HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 20, 2022LODI CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2022
The City Council Closed Session meeting of July 20, 2022, was called to order by
Mayor Chandler at 6:34 p.m.
Present: Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor
Chandler, and City Clerk Nashed
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi
Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, and City Attorney Magdich
At 6:34 p.m., Mayor Chandler adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the above
matters. The Closed Session adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
At 7:11 p.m., Mayor Chandler reconvened the City Council meeting, and City Attorney Magdich
disclosed the following actions.
Item C-2a) was discussion and direction, with no reportable action.
The Regular City Council meeting of July 20, 2022, was called to order by Mayor Chandler at
7:11 p.m.
Present: Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Nakanishi, and
Mayor Chandler
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi
Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, City Attorney Magdich, and City Clerk Nashed
Mayor Chandler introduced Fire Chief Ken Johnson. Chief Johnson said a few words and
presented the Firefighter of the Year plaque to Jacob Lear.
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, Lodi Police Dispatchers
Association, Lodi Professional Firefighters, 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
B.Presentations
B-1 Presentation of Firefighter of the Year Plaque to Jacob Lear (FD)
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Firefighter Jacob Lear thanked Council and staff and said a few words.
Mayor Chandler presented a proclamation proclaiming August 2, 2022, as National Night Out in
the City of Lodi to Lodi Police Department Volunteer Program Coordinator Chet Somera and Lodi
Police Partner Frank Giuliani. Coordinator Somera and Lodi Partner Giuliani thanked Council and
said a few words regarding the National Night Out event.
Council Member Nakanishi made a motion, second by Council Member Kuehne, to approve the
following items hereinafter set forth, in accordance with the report and recommendation of the
City Manager.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor
Chandler
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi
Claims were approved in the amount of $17,716,040.66.
The minutes of June 1, 2022 (Regular Meeting), June 7, 2022 (Shirtsleeve Session), June 14,
2022 (Shirtsleeve Session), June 15, 2022 (Regular Meeting), June 21, 2022 (Shirtsleeve
Session), June 28, 2022 (Shirtsleeve Session), June 28, 2022 (Special Meeting), July 5, 2022
(Shirtsleeve Session), July 6, 2022 (Regular Meeting), and July 12, 2022 (Shirtsleeve Session)
were approved as written.
Accepted the Quarterly Investment Report as required by the City of Lodi Investment Policy.
Accepted the Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2021/22 Water, Wastewater and Electric Utility
Department financial reports.
B-2 National Night Out Proclamation (PD)
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 May 27, 2022 through June 30, 2022 in the Total Amount of
$17,716,040.66 (FIN)
C-2 Approve Minutes (CLK)
C-3 Accept Quarterly Investment Report as Required by City of Lodi Investment Policy (FIN)
C-4 Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2021/22 Water, Wastewater and Electric Utility Department
Financial Reports (FIN)
C-5 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Waive Bid Process and Purchase One Vac-
Con Combination Jet/Vacuum Sewer Cleaner, Mounted on Freightliner Truck Chassis,
from Municipal Maintenance Equipment, Inc., of Sacramento, Utilizing Competitively-Bid
Sourcewell Contract No. 101221-VAC ($620,310) (PW)
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Adopted Resolution No. 2022-168 authorizing the City Manager to waive the bid process and
purchase one Vac-Con combination jet/vacuum sewer cleaner, mounted on a Freightliner truck
chassis, from Municipal Maintenance Equipment, Inc., of Sacramento, utilizing competitively-bid
Sourcewell Contract No. 101221-VAC, in the amount of $620,310.
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-169 authorizing the City Manager to waive the bid process and
approve the purchase of a Schwarze Model A7 Tornado Regenerative Air Sweeper from
Municipal Maintenance Equipment, Inc., of Sacramento, in the amount of $332,470, and
appropriating funds in the amount of $166,235.
Approved the specifications and authorized advertisement for bids for the 2022 Hale Park Parking
Lot Resurfacing Project.
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-170 awarding the contract for Garfield Street Safe Routes to
School to TBS Contractors, of Merced, in the amount of $554,667, and authorizing the
City Manager to execute change orders in an amount not to exceed $110,000.
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-171 rescinding Resolution No. 2022-136 and authorizing the
City Manager to execute a contract amendment for 2021-2022 Asphalt Materials, in the amount
of $63,333.
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-172 authorizing the City Manager to execute a five-year
Professional Services Agreement with Altec Industries, Inc., of Dixon, for regulatory-required
maintenance, testing, and repair of Electric Utility vehicles and equipment, in the amount of
$175,000.
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-173 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional
Services Agreement with ICF Consulting, LLC, of Sacramento, for fleet electrification master
planning services, in the amount of $88,332.
C-6 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Waive Bid Process and Approve Purchase
of Schwarze Model A7 Tornado Regenerative Air Sweeper from Municipal Maintenance
Equipment, Inc., of Sacramento ($332,470) and Appropriating Funds ($166,235) (PW)
C-7 Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for 2022 Hale Park Parking
Lot Resurfacing Project (PW)
C-8 Adopt Resolution Awarding Contract for Garfield Street Safe Routes to School to TBS
Contractors, of Merced ($554,667) and Authorizing City Manager to Execute Change
Orders ($110,000) (PW)
C-9 Adopt Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 2022-136 and Authorizing City Manager to
Execute Contract Amendment for 2021-2022 Asphalt Materials ($63,333) (PW)
C-10 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Five-Year Professional Services
Agreement with Altec Industries, Inc., of Dixon, for Regulatory Required Maintenance,
Testing, and Repair of Electric Utility Vehicles and Equipment ($175,000) (EU)
C-11 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Professional Services Agreement
with ICF Consulting, LLC, of Sacramento, for Fleet Electrification Master Planning Services
($88,332) (EU/PW)
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Adopted Resolution No. 2022-174 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional
Services Agreement with McGregor Shott, Inc., of Newhall, for graphic design services for print
and digital publication marketing for Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, in the amount of
$124,350.
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-175 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional
Services Agreement with Michael Baker International, Inc., of Rancho Cordova, for labor
compliance services for various projects, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-176 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional
Services Agreement with Trojan Technologies Group ULC, a sole-source vendor, of London,
Ontario, for ultraviolet disinfection service and parts at White Slough Water Pollution Control
Facility, in the amount of $1,050,000.
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-177 authorizing the City Manager to waive the bid process and
execute a Professional Services Agreement with Garland/DBS, Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio, for Lodi
Library Sloped Roof Replacement Project, in the amount of $325,987, utilizing U.S. Communities
Contract No. PW1925, and appropriating funds in the amount of $25,987.
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-178 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to
the Professional Services Agreement with Solenis, LLC, of Wilmington, Delaware, for dewatering
polymer at White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility, in the amount of $200,000.
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-179 authorizing the City Manager to execute "Landscape
Maintenance Agreement with City of Lodi" with Caltrans; and a maintenance agreement between
the City and 12 West Apartments, LLC, to transfer landscape maintenance responsibilities.
C-12 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Professional Services Agreement
with McGregor Shott, Inc., of Newhall, for Graphic Design Services for Print and Digital
Publication Marketing for Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services ($124,350) (PRCS)
C-13 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Professional Services Agreement
with Michael Baker International, Inc., of Rancho Cordova, for Labor Compliance Services,
Various Projects (Not to Exceed $100,000) (PW)
C-14 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Professional Services Agreement
with Trojan Technologies Group ULC, a Sole-Source Vendor, of London, Ontario, for
Ultraviolet Disinfection Service and Parts at White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility
($1,050,000) (PW)
C-15 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Waive Bid Process and Execute
Professional Services Agreement with Garland/DBS, Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio, for Lodi
Library Sloped Roof Replacement Project ($325,987), Utilizing U.S. Communities Contract
No. PW1925, and Appropriating Funds ($25,987) (PW)
C-16 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 3 to Professional
Services Agreement with Solenis, LLC, of Wilmington, Delaware, for Dewatering Polymer
at White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility ($200,000) (PW)
C-17 Adopt Resolution to Authorize City Manager to Execute “Landscape Maintenance
Agreement with City of Lodi” with Caltrans; and Maintenance Agreement between City and
12 West Apartments, LLC, to Transfer Landscape Maintenance Responsibilities (PW)
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Adopted Resolution No. 2022-180 authorizing the City Manager to file a claim for Fiscal Year
2021/22 Transportation Development Act funds from Local Transportation Fund, in the amount of
$1,922,804, and State Transit Assistance Fund, in the amount of $52,148.
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-181 approving final 2022-2023 Community Development Block
Grant Annual Action Plan.
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-182 approving the reallocation of final allocation and spending plan
for City of Lodi's use of Federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Funding.
Made the following appointment:
Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission -Adult Advisor
Julie Whiting - Term to expire May 31, 2025
Approved the response to the 2021-2022 Grand Jury Report regarding Case No. 0321,
"San Joaquin County and Its Seven Cities - Cybersecurity: Local Defense Against a Global
Threat."
Alex Aliferis provided public comment regarding homeless encampment and debris around the
500 block of Locust Street.
LOEL Center Representatives Chris Jacobson and Marjory Schrenk provided public comment
thanking the City Council and staff for the renovation project of the LOEL Center restrooms.
Mayor Chandler provided a summary of the Leadership Lodi event at City Hall, announced his
participation in the Hydrogen Hub Tour Day, and provided an update on Inner City Action's
homeless shelter progress and announced that it will be open and operating Thursday, July 21st.
C-18 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to File Claim for Fiscal Year 2021/22
Transportation Development Act Funds from Local Transportation Fund ($1,922,804) and
State Transit Assistance Fund ($52,148) (PW)
C-19 Adopt Resolution Approving Final 2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant
Annual Action Plan (CD)
C-20 Adopt Resolution Approving Reallocation of Final Allocation and Spending Plan for City of
Lodi’s Use of Federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Funding (FIN)
C-21 Appoint Julie Whiting as a Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission Adult Advisor (CLK)
C-22 Approve Response to 2021-2022 Grand Jury Report Regarding Case No. 0321, “San
Joaquin County and Its Seven Cities –Cybersecurity: Local Defense Against a Global
Threat" (CM)
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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None.
Notice thereof having been published according to law, an affidavit of which publication is on file
in the office of the City Clerk, Mayor Chandler called for the public hearing to consider a
resolution adopting the Final Engineer's Annual Levy Report for Lodi Consolidated Landscape
Maintenance Assessment District No. 2003-1, Fiscal Year 2022/23; and ordering the levy and
collection of assessments.
Senior Civil Engineer Sean Nathan provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding Landscape
Maintenance Assessment District No. 2003-1. Specific topics of discussion included zones,
budget, and comparison of assessments.
Mayor Chandler opened the public hearing for public comment.
There being no public comments, Mayor Chandler closed the public hearing.
Council Member Kuehne made a motion, second by Council Member Khan, to adopt Resolution
No. 2022-183 adopting the Final Engineer's Annual Levy Report for Lodi Consolidated
Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 2003-1, Fiscal Year 2022/23; and ordering the
levy and collection of assessments.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor
Chandler
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi
City Manager Schwabauer provided a brief report regarding a proactive Community Improvement
model. Specific topics of discussion included Community Improvement Division's current process
and staffing.
Alex Alifferis provided public comment regarding the item.
Council discussion ensued with City Manager Schwabauer regarding the goal of the Community
Improvement Division, staffing, and the volume of requests.
Council Member Kuehne made a motion, second by Council Member Khan, to provide direction
to staff to begin a proactive Community Improvement model.
VOTE:
The above motion failed by the following vote:
G.Public Hearings
G-1 Public Hearing to Consider Resolution Adopting Final Engineer’s Annual Levy Report for
Lodi Consolidated Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 2003-1, Fiscal Year
2022/23; and Ordering Levy and Collection of Assessments (PW)
H.Regular Calendar
H-1 Provide Direction to Staff on Whether to Begin a Proactive Community Improvement Model
(CM)
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Ayes: Council Member Khan, and Council Member Kuehne
Noes: Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Chandler
Abstentions: Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi
Absent: None
City Manager Schwabauer provided a brief report regarding the implementation of no-parking
times for street sweeping days. Specific topics of discussion included enforcement and concerns
regarding areas overpopulated by vehicles with no other locations to park.
Alex Aliferis provided public comment regarding the item.
Council discussion ensued with City Manager Schwabauer and Public Works Director Charlie
Swimley regarding resident complaints and sending notices to residents rather than ticketing
them.
Council Member Kuehne made a motion, second by Council Member Khan, to include a notice in
utility bill mailer to inform residents of street sweeping days.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor
Chandler
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi
City Manager Schwabauer provided a brief report on Council salaries. Specific topic of
discussion included the last time Council gave themselves a raise in salary.
Council Member Nakanishi stated into the record that he is not in favor of this item moving
forward.
Council Member Kuehne made a motion, second by Council Member Khan, to bring back
the item when Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi is present.
VOTE:
The above motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Khan, and Council Member Kuehne
Noes: Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Chandler
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi
Further discussion ensued between Council Member Khan and City Manager Schwabauer
regarding bringing items H-1, H-2, and H-3 back to Council once all members are present.
Human Resources Manager Adele Post provided a report on the Lodi Police Dispatchers
H-2 Provide Direction to Staff on Whether to Present a Plan for Council Consideration to
Implement No-Parking Times for Street Sweeping Days (CM)
H-3 Provide Direction to Staff on Whether to Bring Forward an Item to Address Council Salary
(CM)
H-4 Adopt Resolution Approving Memorandum of Understanding between City of Lodi and Lodi
Police Dispatchers Association for Period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025 (ISD)
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Association Memorandum of Understanding. Specific topics of discussion included term of
contract, wage adjustments, contributions to medical premiums, benefits, and holiday leave.
Council Member Kuehne made a motion, second by Council Member Khan, to adopt Resolution
No. 2022-184 approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Lodi and Lodi
Police Dispatchers Association for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor
Chandler
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi
Human Resources Manager Adele Post provided a report regarding the salary differential for
unrepresented/confidential classifications.
Council Member Nakanishi made a motion, second by Council Member Khan, to adopt
Resolution No. 2022-185 approving a salary differential of five percent for
unrepresented/confidential classifications that have a represented counterpart.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor
Chandler
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi
Water Plant Superintendent Travis Kahrs provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the
amended Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Sustainability Plan. Specific topics of discussion
included background, timeline, and potential deficiencies and responses.
Discussion ensued between Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Nakanishi, Water Plant
Superintendent Kahrs, City Attorney Magdich and Public Works Director Swimley regarding
incompressible clay and the current sustainability status of the city.
Council Member Nakanishi made a motion, second by Council Member Kuehne, to adopt
Resolution No. 2022-186 to adopt the amended Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Basin
Groundwater Sustainability Plan.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor
Chandler
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi
H-5 Adopt Resolution Approving Salary Differential of Five Percent for
Unrepresented/Confidential Classifications that Have a Represented Counterpart (ISD)
H-6 Adopt Resolution to Adopt Amended Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Basin
Groundwater Sustainability Plan (PW)
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Council Member Kuehne made a motion, second by Council Member Khan, (following reading of
the title) to waive reading of the ordinance in full and adopt and order to print Ordinance No. 2003
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
17.34, 'Signs,' by Adding Section 17.34.070.H, 'Electronic Message Signs on City Property,' and
by Amending Section 17.34.060.C.B.3 to Revise the Standards for Signs in the GC and Industrial
Zoning Districts," which was introduced at a regular meeting of the Lodi City Council held
June 15, 2022.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor
Chandler
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at
8:42 p.m., in memory of Marilyn Field, a retired City of Lodi employee.
I. Ordinances
I-1 Adopt Ordinance No. 2003 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 17.34, ‘Signs,’ by Adding Section 17.34.070.H,
‘Electronic Message Signs on City Property,’ and by Amending Section 17.34.060.C.B.3 to
Revise the Standards for Signs in the GC and Industrial Zoning Districts” (CLK)
J.Adjournment
ATTEST:
Olivia Nashed
City Clerk
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