HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 1, 2021LODI CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2021
The City Council Closed Session meeting of December 1, 2021, was called to order by
Mayor Nakanishi at 6:32 p.m.
Present: Council Member Hothi, Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Mayor Pro
Tempore Chandler, and Mayor Nakanishi
Absent: None
Also Present: Deputy City Manager Keys, City Attorney Magdich, and City Clerk Cusmir
At 6:32 p.m., Mayor Nakanishi adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the above
matters. The Closed Session adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
At 7:00 p.m., Mayor Nakanishi reconvened the City Council meeting, and City Attorney Magdich
disclosed the following actions:
In regard to Item C-2a), conference with Adele Post, Human Resources Manager, and Andrew
Keys, Deputy City Manager (Labor Negotiators), Regarding Lodi City Mid-Management
Association, AFSCME General Services and Maintenance & Operators, Police Mid-Managers,
Lodi Police Officers Association, Lodi Police Dispatchers Association, Lodi Professional
Firefighters, Lodi Fire Mid-Management, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers,
Confidential General Services, Confidential Mid-Managers, Executive Managers, and Appointed
Employees Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6. The City Council provided staff direction
and there was no further action taken on this item.
The Regular City Council meeting of December 1, 2021, was called to order by Mayor Nakanishi
at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Council Member Hothi, Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Mayor Pro
Tempore Chandler, and Mayor Nakanishi
Absent: None
Also Present: Deputy City Manager Keys, City Attorney Magdich, and City Clerk Cusmir
C-1 Call to Order / Roll Call
C-2 Announcement of Closed Session
a) Conference with Adele Post, Human Resources Manager, and Andrew Keys, Deputy City
Manager (Labor Negotiators), Regarding Lodi City Mid-Management Association,
AFSCME General Services and Maintenance & Operators, Police Mid-Managers, Lodi
Police Officers Association, Lodi Police Dispatchers Association, Lodi Professional
Firefighters, Lodi Fire Mid-Management, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers,
Confidential General Services, Confidential Mid-Managers, Executive Managers, and
Appointed Employees Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 (CM)
C-3 Adjourn to Closed Session
C-4 Return to Open Session / Disclosure of Action
A. Call to Order / Roll Call
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Mayor Nakanishi presented certificates of recognition to the retiring members of the City's various
Commissions, Boards, and Committees: Noona Joseph, Georgia Owens, and Paige Prince (Lodi
Arts Commission); Morgan Orlando, Parker Orlando, Benjamin Gobel, and Ahmad Khan (Greater
Lodi Area Youth Commission Student Members); Jessica Ramirez (Greater Lodi Area Youth
Commission Adult Advisor); Pam Williams (Library Board of Trustees); Spencer Rhoads and
Mikey Hothi (Measure L Citizens' Oversight Committee); Debbie Olson (Planning Commission);
and Tracy Williams (Senior Citizens Commission).
Mayor Nakanishi presented certificates of appreciation to the Council Appointees and Department
Heads in recognition of their outstanding service during the pandemic.
Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler made a motion, second by Council Member Kuehne, to approve
the following items hereinafter set forth, except those otherwise noted, in accordance with the
report and recommendation of the City Manager.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Hothi, Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Mayor Pro
Tempore Chandler, and Mayor Nakanishi
Noes: None
Absent: None
ROLL CALL VOTE
The City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all voiced their votes).
Claims were approved in the amount of $3,852,932.41.
The minutes of October 20, 2021 (Regular Meeting), November 16, 2021 (Shirtsleeve Session),
and November 23, 2021 (Shirtsleeve Session) were approved as written.
B. Presentations
B-1 Presentation to Retiring Members of Boards, Committees, Commissions, and Task Forces
(CLK)
B-2 Presentations of Certificates of Appreciation Council Appointees and Department Heads
(CLK)
C.Consent Calendar (Reading; Comments by the Public; Council Action)
All matters listed on the consent calendar are considered to be routine and will be acted
upon by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If a member of
the public would like a consent calendar item pulled and discussed separately, refer to the
Notice at the beginning of this agenda.
C-1 Receive Register of Claims for October 29, 2021 through November 11, 2021 in the Total
Amount of $3,852,932.41 (FIN)
C-2 Approve Minutes (CLK)
C-3 Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for Fire Station 3
and Fire Station 4 Security Gates and Generator Project and Adopt Resolution Authorizing
City Manager to Award Contract to Lowest Responsive Bidder ($240,000) and Execute
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Approved plans and specifications and authorized advertisement for bids for Fire Station 3 and
Fire Station 4 Security Gates and Generator Project and adopted Resolution No. 2021-314
authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to the lowest responsive bidder in an amount
not to exceed $240,000 and to execute change orders in an amount not to exceed $15,000.
Adopted Resolution No. 2021-315 approving plans and awarding the contract for Blakely Park
Sport Fields and Irrigation Improvements to Emert Construction, of Stockton, in the amount of
$896,872, authorizing the City Manager to execute change orders in an amount not to exceed
$135,000, and transferring funds in the amount of $120,000.
Adopted Resolution No. 2021-316 awarding the contract for the Lodi Lake Riverbank Stabilization
Project to Asta Construction Company, Inc., of Rio Vista, in the amount of $541,013, and
authorizing the City Manager to execute contract extensions and change orders in an amount not
to exceed $50,000, and appropriating funds in the amount of $134,000.
Adopted Resolution No. 2021-317 awarding the contract for Laurel Avenue Storm Drainage
Improvements to TBS Contractors, of Merced, in the amount of $84,414, and authorizing the City
Manager to execute change orders in an amount not to exceed $15,000.
Accepted the improvements under the contract for the 2021 Downtown Paver Maintenance
Project.
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler recused himself
from voting on this item due to a potential conflict of interest.
Council Member Kuehne made a motion, second by Council Member Hothi, to adopt Resolution
No. 2021-318 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with
NJ Associates, Inc., of Lodi, for conceptual architectural design services for affordable housing,
access center, and other Community Development projects as needed, in an amount not to
exceed $125,000.
Change Orders ($15,000) (PW)
C-4 Adopt Resolution Approving Plans and Awarding Contract for Blakely Park Sport Fields
and Irrigation Improvements to Emert Construction, of Stockton ($896,872), Authorizing
City Manager to Execute Change Orders ($135,000), and Transfer Funds ($120,000) (PW)
C-5 Adopt Resolution Awarding Contract for Lodi Lake Riverbank Stabilization Project to Asta
Construction Company, Inc., of Rio Vista ($541,013) and Authorizing City Manager to
Execute Contract Extensions and Change Orders ($50,000) and Appropriating Funds
($134,000) (PW)
C-6 Adopt Resolution Awarding Contract for Laurel Avenue Storm Drainage Improvements to
TBS Contractors, of Merced ($84,414) and Authorizing City Manager to Execute Change
Orders ($15,000) (PW)
C-7 Accept Improvements Under Contract for 2021 Downtown Paver Maintenance Project
(PW)
C-8 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Professional Services Agreement
with NJ Associates, Inc., of Lodi, for Conceptual Architectural Design Services for
Affordable Housing, Access Center, and Other Community Development Projects as
Needed (Not to Exceed $125,000) (CD)
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VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Hothi, Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, and Mayor
Nakanishi
Noes: None
Recusals: Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler
Absent: None
ROLL CALL VOTE
The City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all voiced their votes).
Adopted Resolution No. 2021-319 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to
the Professional Services Agreement with Avery and Associates for executive level recruitments,
in the amount of $21,900 per recruitment.
Adopted Resolution No. 2021-320 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional
Services Agreement with Transformer Technologies, LLC, of Salem, Oregon, for hazardous
electrical waste disposal services, in the amount of $100,000.
Adopted Resolution No. 2021-321 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional
Services Agreement with La Rue Communications, of Stockton, for Electric Utility portable radio
maintenance services, in the amount of $33,760.
Adopted Resolution No. 2021-322 authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the
Professional Services Agreement with Wilson Consulting, of San Clemente, for organizational
gap analysis and preferred work methods development services, in the amount of $100,000.
Adopted Resolution No. 2021-323 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional
Services Agreement with Bagley Enterprises, Inc., of Lodi, for designated operator duties,
maintenance, and repairs of City Municipal Utilities Services fuel island, in the amount of $60,000.
C-9 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional
Services Agreement with Avery and Associates for Executive Level Recruitments ($21,900
per Recruitment) (HR)
C-10 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Professional Services Agreement
with Transformer Technologies, LLC, of Salem, Oregon, for Hazardous Electrical Waste
Disposal Services ($100,000) (EU)
C-11 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Professional Services Agreement
with La Rue Communications, of Stockton, for Electric Utility Portable Radio Maintenance
Services ($33,760) (EU)
C-12 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Amendment to Professional
Services Agreement with Wilson Consulting, of San Clemente, for Organizational Gap
Analysis and Preferred Work Methods Development Services ($100,000) (EU)
C-13 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Professional Services Agreement
with Bagley Enterprises, Inc., of Lodi, for Designated Operator Duties, Maintenance, and
Repairs of City Municipal Utilities Services Fuel Island ($60,000) (PW)
C-14 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Professional Services Agreement
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Adopted Resolution No. 2021-324 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional
Services Agreement for SCADA software support with Survalent Technology Corporation, of
Buffalo, New York, in the amount of $65,748.
Adopted Resolution No. 2021-325 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to
the Professional Services Agreement with WGR Southwest, Inc., of Los Alamitos, for stormwater
support services, in the amount of $138,640.
Adopted Resolution No. 2021-326 authorizing the City Manager to execute one-year optional
extension to Professional Services Agreement with Northern Consulting Actuaries, of
Minneapolis, Minnesota, for OPEB valuation study services, in a total amount not to exceed
$20,000.
Adopted Resolution No. 2021-327 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to
the service agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc., of Yarmouth, Maine, in the amount of
$24,757, and ratifying expenditures to date.
Adopted Resolution No. 2021-328 authorizing the City Attorney to execute a contract with Best
Best & Krieger, LLP, for services related to record processing in response to subpoenas and
California Public Records Act Requests, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.
Authorized the City Manager to execute a letter to BDC Lodi III, L.P., confirming completion of
Downtown investment obligation required as a condition of approval for Sunwest Village
Shopping Center Project (Resolution No. 2009-58).
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Council Member Kuehne.
Nancy Beckman thanked the City Council and Administration for their ongoing support and
for SCADA Software Support with Survalent Technology Corporation, of Buffalo, New York
($65,748) (EU)
C-15 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to Professional
Services Agreement with WGR Southwest, Inc., of Los Alamitos, for Stormwater Support
Services ($138,640) (PW)
C-16 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute One-Year Optional Extension to
Professional Services Agreement with Northern Consulting Actuaries, of Minneapolis,
Minnesota, for OPEB Valuation Study Services (Total Not to Exceed $20,000) (FIN)
C-17 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Service
Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc., of Yarmouth, Maine ($24,757), and Ratifying
Expenditures to Date (FIN)
C-18 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Attorney to Execute Contract with Best Best & Krieger,
LLP, for Services Related to Record Processing in Response to Subpoenas and California
Public Records Act Requests (Not to Exceed $100,000) (CA)
C-19 Authorize City Manager to Execute Letter to BDC Lodi III, L.P., Confirming Completion of
Downtown Investment Obligation Required as a Condition of Approval for Sunwest Village
Shopping Center Project (Resolution No. 2009-58) (CA)
C-20 Approve Lodi Tourism Business Improvement District (LTBID) 2021 Annual Report (CM)
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provided some information regarding the Lodi Tourism Board and the work done in 2021.
Council Member Kuehne made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler, to approve
Lodi Tourism Business Improvement District (LTBID) 2021 Annual Report.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Hothi, Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Mayor Pro
Tempore Chandler, and Mayor Nakanishi
Noes: None
Absent: None
ROLL CALL VOTE
The City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all voiced their votes).
Adopted Resolution No. 2021-329 accepting the Lodi Electric Utility's 2021 Wildfire Mitigation
Plan.
This item was pulled for additional discussion.
Alex Aliferis, a resident provided public comment on this item regarding the U.S. defense budget
for the military conflict in Afghanistan and other conflicts throughout the globe.
Council Member Hothi explained his reasons for bringing forward Resolution No. 2021-330.
Council Member Khan voiced his support for the U.S. Military overseas and spoke about how
military conflict impacts other countries. Mr. Khan spoke in favor of providing more support within
the United States' boundaries.
Mayor Nakanishi spoke about the importance of the City Council working on issues that directly
impact the Lodi community.
Council Member Khan made a motion, second by Council Member Kuehne, to adopt Resolution
No. 2021-330 at the request of Council Member Hothi supporting Afghan refugees, people of
Afghanistan, and members of the United States Armed Forces.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Hothi, Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Mayor Pro
Tempore Chandler, and Mayor Nakanishi
Noes: None
Absent: None
ROLL CALL VOTE
The City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all voiced their votes).
C-21 Adopt Resolution Accepting Lodi Electric Utility’s 2021 Wildfire Mitigation Plan (EU)
C-22 Consider Request of Council Member Hothi to Pass Resolution Supporting Afghan
Refugees, People of Afghanistan, and Members of United States Armed Forces (CM)
C-23 Appoint Brian Campbell to the Library Board of Trustees, Lisa Craig to the Site Plan &
Architectural Review Committee, and Jack Fiori to the San Joaquin County Mosquito &
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Made the following appointments and direct the City Clerk to post for the following vacancies:
APPOINTMENTS:
Library Board of Trustees
Brian Campbell - Term to expire June 30, 2022
Site Plan & Architectural Review Committee
Lisa Craig - Term to expire January 1, 2026
San Joaquin County Mosquito & Vector Control District
Jack Fiori - Term to expire December 31, 2025
POSTINGS:
Lodi Senior Citizens Commission
Jill Hernandez - Term to expire December 31, 2021
Pat Hill - Term to expire December 31, 2021
Set a public hearing for January 5, 2022 to consider introducing and waiving first reading of an
ordinance amending Lodi Municipal Code Title 17 - Development Code - Article 3, "Site Planning
and General Development Standards," Chapter 17.34, "Signs," by adding Section 17.34.070.G,
"Freeway Oriented Electronic Billboard," to allow and regulate freeway-oriented electronic
message signs and amend Article 7, "Definitions," Chapter 17.78, "Definitions," Section
17.78.020, "Definitions of Specialized Terms and Phrases," by adding "Freeway Oriented
Electronic Billboard."
This item was pulled for additional discussion.
Council Member Kuehne spoke about the increase in cost of the Habitat Conservation Plan and
the benefit of the plan for developers.
Council Member Kuehne made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler, to set a
public hearing for January 5, 2022 to consider adopting a resolution setting San Joaquin County
Multi-Species Habitat Conservation and Open Space Plan Development Fees for 2022.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Vector Control District; and Re-Post for Vacancies on the Lodi Senior Citizens Commission
(CLK)
C-24 Set Public Hearing for January 5, 2022 to Consider Introducing and Waive First Reading of
Ordinance Amending Lodi Municipal Code Title 17 –Development Code –Article 3, “Site
Planning and General Development Standards,” Chapter 17.34, “Signs,” by Adding
Section 17.34.070.G, “Freeway Oriented Electronic Billboard,” to Allow and Regulate
Freeway-Oriented Electronic Message Signs and Amend Article 7, “Definitions,”
Chapter 17.78, “Definitions,” Section 17.78.020, “Definitions of Specialized Terms and
Phrases,” by Adding “Freeway Oriented Electronic Billboard” (CD)
C-25 Set Public Hearing for January 5, 2022 to Consider Adopting Resolution Setting San
Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation and Open Space Plan Development
Fees for 2022 (CD)
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Ayes: Council Member Hothi, Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Mayor Pro
Tempore Chandler, and Mayor Nakanishi
Noes: None
Absent: None
ROLL CALL VOTE
The City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all voiced their votes).
Set a public hearing for January 5, 2022 to introduce an ordinance amending Lodi Municipal
Code Title 13 "Public Services," by repealing and reenacting Section 13.12.150, "Connections
Outside City," in its entirety.
Adopted Resolution No. 2021-331 of intention to vacate 10-foot Public Utility Easement located at
800 through 830 Talavera Circle, APNs: 027-310-29, 28, 27, 26, 25, and 24; refer the matter to
Planning Commission; and set a public hearing for February 16, 2022.
Pete Valdez, a resident, provided public comment regarding protecting the Constitution and
discrimination against people who are choosing not to wear a mask during the pandemic.
Alex Aliferis, a resident, provided public comment regarding the Omicron COVID-19 variant,
Dr. Anthony Fauci, and global lockdowns during the pandemic.
Council Member Khan spoke about Blakley Park and the possibility of installing a stop sign at the
intersection of Poplar and Stockton Streets.
Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler spoke in support of the Lodi Electric Utility and Electric Utility
Director Jeff Berkheimer gave a brief presentation on the electric utility rate comparisons at
Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler's request.
Council Member Kuehne spoke about the Salvation Army Kettle Kick-off and the Rotary and
Kiwanis efforts to raise money for the cause. Council Member Kuehne also spoke about the Lodi
Police Department's Drive-thru Dinner and the Lodi Fire Department's Holiday Festival Dinner.
Council Member Kuehn spoke about the Boys and Girls Club upcoming Crab Feed and the
Kiwanis' Parade of Lights.
Deputy City Manager Keys noted that City Manager Schwabauer was absent due to illness.
C-26 Set Public Hearing for January 5, 2022 to Introduce Ordinance Amending Lodi Municipal
Code Title 13 “Public Services,” by Repealing and Reenacting Section 13.12.150,
“Connections Outside City,” in Its Entirety (PW)
C-27 Adopt Resolution of Intention to Vacate 10-Foot Public Utility Easement Located at 800
through 830 Talavera Circle, APNs: 027-310-29, 28, 27, 26, 25, and 24; Refer the Matter
to Planning Commission; and Set Public Hearing for February 16, 2022 (PW)
D.Comments by the Public on Non-Agenda Items THE TIME ALLOWED PER NON-
AGENDA ITEM FOR COMMENTS MADE BY THE PUBLIC IS LIMITED TO FIVE
MINUTES.
E.Comments by the City Council Members on Non-Agenda Items
F.Comments by the City Manager on Non-Agenda Items
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Deputy City Manager Keys provided a presentation regarding the CalPERS cost-sharing
modifications for Council Appointees. Specific topics of discussion included this was a formal
process required by CalPERS.
Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler made a motion, second by Council Member Kuehne, to adopt
Resolution No. 2021-332 confirming CalPERS cost-sharing modifications for Council Appointees.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Hothi, Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Mayor Pro
Tempore Chandler, and Mayor Nakanishi
Noes: None
Absent: None
ROLL CALL VOTE
The City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all voiced their votes).
Alex Aliferis, a resident, provided public comment against the approval of Ordinance No. 1988.
Mayor Nakanishi stated that at the November 17 City Council meeting, arguments against the
passage of Ordinance No. 1988 were addressed.
Deputy City Manager Keys stated that Ordinance No. 1988 allows for the City to establish policies
and procedures to address the installation of small cell wireless telecommunication facilities in the
public right-of-way. Electric Utility Director Berkheimer explained the type of policies and
procedures that may be concerned.
Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler made a motion, second by Council Member Hothi, (following
reading of the title) to waive reading of the ordinance in full and adopt and order to print
Ordinance No. 1988 entitled, "An Ordinance of the Lodi City Council Amending Lodi Municipal
Code Title 17 - Development Code - Article 3, 'Site Planning and General Development
Standards,' Chapter 17.36, 'Standards for Specific Land Uses,' by Adding Section 17.36.150,
'Small Cell Wireless Telecommunication Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way," which was
introduced at a regular meeting of the Lodi City Council held November 17, 2021.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Hothi, Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Mayor Pro
G. Public Hearings –None
H.Regular Calendar
H-1 Adopt Resolution Confirming CalPERS Cost-Sharing Modifications for Council Appointees
(HR)
I.Ordinances
I-1 Adopt Ordinance No. 1988 Entitled, “An Ordinance of the Lodi City Council Amending Lodi
Municipal Code Title 17 –Development Code –Article 3, ‘Site Planning and General
Development Standards,’ Chapter 17.36, ‘Standards for Specific Land Uses,’ by Adding
Section 17.36.150, ‘Small Cell Wireless Telecommunication Facilities in the Public Right-
of-Way’” (CLK)
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Tempore Chandler, and Mayor Nakanishi
Noes: None
Absent: None
ROLL CALL VOTE
The City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all voiced their votes).
Council Member Hothi made a motion, second by Council Member Kuehne, (following reading of
the title) to waive reading of the ordinance in full and adopt and order to print Ordinance No. 1989
entitled, "An Ordinance of the Lodi City Council Amending Lodi Municipal Code Title 13 - Public
Services - Chapter 13.20, "Electrical Service," Article III, "Rates," by Repealing and Reenacting
Section 13.20.315, 'Schedule EDR - Economic Development Rates,' in Its Entirety," which was
introduced at a regular meeting of the Lodi City Council held November 17, 2021.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Hothi, Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Mayor Pro
Tempore Chandler, and Mayor Nakanishi
Noes: None
Absent: None
ROLL CALL VOTE
The City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all voiced their votes).
Deputy City Manager Andrew Keys presented outgoing Mayor Nakanishi with a plaque in
appreciation of his dedicated service to the community.
City Clerk Cusmir, serving as Chair, conducted the election for the office of Mayor as follows:
NOMINATION(S) FOR MAYOR / VOTE:
Mayor Nakanishi, seconded by Council Member Kuehne, nominated Mayor Pro Tempore
Chandler for the office of Mayor.
There being no further nominations for the office of Mayor, the nominations were closed.
Resolution No. 2021-333 electing Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler for the position of Mayor carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Nakanishi, Chandler, Kuehne, Khan, and Hothi
Noes: None
Absent: None
I-2 Adopt Ordinance No. 1989 Entitled, “An Ordinance of the Lodi City Council Amending Lodi
Municipal Code Title 13 –Public Services –Chapter 13.20, “Electrical Service,” Article III,
“Rates,” by Repealing and Reenacting Section 13.20.315, ‘Schedule EDR –Economic
Development Rates,’ in Its Entirety” (CLK)
J.Reorganization of the City Council
J-1 Presentation to Outgoing Mayor
J-2 Reorganization of the Lodi City Council
a) Election of Mayor
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ROLL CALL VOTE
The City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all voiced their votes).
City Clerk Cusmir turned over the gavel to newly elected Mayor Chandler who then conducted the
election for the office of Mayor Pro Tempore.
NOMINATION(S) FOR MAYOR PRO TEMPORE / VOTE:
Council Member Khan, seconded by Council Member Hothi, nominated Council Member Hothi for
the office of Mayor Pro Tempore.
Mayor Chandler, seconded by Council Member Kuehne, nominated Council Member Kuehne for
the office of Mayor Pro Tempore.
There being no further nominations for the office of Mayor Pro Tempore, the nominations were
closed.
Resolution No. 2021-334 electing Council Member Hothi for the position of Mayor Pro Tempore
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Nakanishi, Khan, and Hothi
Noes: Council Member Kuehne and Mayor Chandler
Absent: None
ROLL CALL VOTE
The City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all voiced their votes).
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned
at 8:34 p.m., in memory of Tracy Williams, Senior Citizen Commissioner, who passed away
earlier this year.
b) Election of Mayor Pro Tempore
J.Adjournment
ATTEST:
Jennifer Cusmir
City Clerk
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