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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 17, 2022LODI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2022 The City Council Closed Session meeting of August 17, 2022, was called to order by Mayor Chandler at 6:32 p.m. Present: Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Chandler Absent: Council Member Khan Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, City Attorney Magdich, and City Clerk Nashed At 6:33 p.m., Mayor Chandler adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the above matters. The Closed Session adjourned at 7:03 p.m. At 7:07 p.m., Mayor Chandler reconvened the City Council meeting, and City Attorney Magdich disclosed the following actions. Item C-2a) was discussion only, with no reportable action. Item C-2b) was discussion only, with no reportable action. Item C-2c) was discussion only, with no reportable action. The Regular City Council meeting of August 17, 2022, was called to order by Mayor Chandler at 7:10 p.m. 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 Professional Firefighters, Confidential General Services, Confidential Mid-Managers, Executive Managers, and Appointed Employees Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 (CM) b) Pending Litigation: Government Code §54956.9(a). One Case. City of Lodi v. Shell Oil Company, et al., San Joaquin County Superior Court, Case No. STK-CV-UETT-2020- 9894; Judicial Council Coordination Proceeding 4435 –TCP Cases, San Bernardino County Superior Court, Case No. JCPSS4435/SCVSS12067 (CA) c) Pending Litigation: Government Code §549569.9(a). One case. Northern California Power Agency, City of Santa Clara, City of Redding, City of Roseville v United States of America, Unites States Court of Claims, Case No. 14-817C (CA) C-3 Adjourn to Closed Session C-4 Return to Open Session / Disclosure of Action A.Call to Order / Roll Call 1 Present: Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Chandler Absent: Council Member Khan Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, City Attorney Magdich, and City Clerk Nashed Council Member Nakanishi made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, 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 Kuehne, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Chandler Noes: None Absent: Council Member Khan Claims were approved in the amount of $23,772,578.71. The minutes of August 2, 2022 (Shirtsleeve Session) were approved as written. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-200 authorizing the City Manager to waive the bid process and approve the purchase of a Pipe-Hunter Hydro-Excavator Trailer from Municipal Maintenance Equipment, Inc., of Sacramento, utilizing the H-GAC contract, in the amount of $118,080. Approved the specifications and authorized advertisement for bids for the Grape Stake Replacement Project - Phase 1. Accepted the improvements under the contract for the 2022 Pavement Crack Seal Project. B.Presentations –None 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 July 15, 2022 through July 28, 2022 in the Total Amount of $23,772,578.71 (FIN) C-2 Approve Minutes (CLK) C-3 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Waive Bid Process and Approve Purchase of Pipe-Hunter, Hydro-Excavator Trailer from Municipal Maintenance Equipment, Inc., of Sacramento, Utilizing H-GAC Contract ($118,080) (PW) C-4 Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for Grape Stake Replacement Project –Phase 1 (PW) C-5 Accept Improvements under Contract for 2022 Pavement Crack Seal Project (PW) C-6 Accept Improvements under Contract for 2021/2022 Pavement Resurfacing Project (PW) 2 This item was pulled by Council Member Nakanishi. Discussion ensued between Council Member Nakanishi and Public Works Director Charlie Swimley regarding the yearly resurfacing projects, including the availability of funding and methods and index used to determine the priority of which streets to be resurfaced and when, and annual costs of pavement resurfacing. Council Member Nakanishi made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, to accept Improvements under the contract for the 2021/2022 Pavement Resurfacing Project. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Chandler Noes: None Absent: Council Member Khan Adopted Resolution No. 2022-201 ratifying expenses and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Woodard & Curran, Inc., of Walnut Creek, for Water Meter Phase 8 Installation and Main Replacement Project engineering services, in the amount of $26,000. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-202 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Quest Media & Supplies, Inc., a California Corporation, for system support and maintenance plan of video surveillance program, in the amount of $95,000. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-203 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement between City of Lodi and PlaceWorks, a Professional Consulting Firm, for environmental review services for the proposed Vineyard Valley Project. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-204 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Cooperative Agreement with State of California for the proposed State Route 99/Turner Road interchange improvements. C-7 Adopt Resolution Ratifying Expenses and Authorizing City Manager to Execute Professional Services Agreement with Woodard & Curran, Inc., of Walnut Creek, for Water Meter Phase 8 Installation and Main Replacement Project Engineering Services ($26,000) (PW) C-8 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Professional Services Agreement with Quest Media & Supplies, Inc., a California Corporation, for System Support and Maintenance Plan of Video Surveillance Program ($95,000) (ISD) C-9 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement between City of Lodi and PlaceWorks, a Professional Consulting Firm, for Environmental Review Services for Proposed Vineyard Valley Project (CD) C-10 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Agreement with State of California for Proposed State Route 99/Turner Road Interchange Improvements (PW) C-11 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Addendum to Cooperative Agreement with San Joaquin Council of Governments for Funding Allocation for Garfield 3 Adopted Resolution No. 2022-205 authorizing the City Manager to execute an addendum to the Cooperative Agreement with San Joaquin Council of Governments for funding allocation for the Garfield Street Safe Route to School Project. Made the following appointments: Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission - Adult Advisor Nancy St. Clair - Term to expire May 31, 2024 Library Board of Trustees Brian Campbell - Term to expire June 30, 2025 Nick Dalebout - Term to expire June 30, 2025 Eve Melton - Term to expire June 30, 2023 Accepted the Notice of Draft Amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code for the 2022 calendar year pursuant to Government Code Section 87306.5. This item was pulled by Mayor Chandler. City Manager Schwabauer provided a report on the item. Mayor Chandler made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-206 ratifying expenditure of $1.5 million from general operating reserves held at Northern California Power Agency for August 2022 power supply costs. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Chandler Noes: None Absent: Council Member Khan Received a report regarding a communication opposing Senate Bill 932. Set a public hearing for September 21, 2022 to receive comments on and consider accepting the City of Lodi's report on water quality relative to public health goals. Street Safe Route to School Project (PW) C-12 Appoint Nancy St. Clair as a Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission Adult Advisor; and Appoint Brian Campbell, Nick Dalebout, and Eve Melton to the Library Board of Trustees (CLK) C-13 Accept the Notice of Draft Amendments to Conflict of Interest Code for the 2022 Calendar Year Pursuant to Government Code Section 87306.5 (CA) C-14 Adopt Resolution Ratifying Expenditure of $1.5 Million from General Operating Reserves Held at Northern California Power Agency for August 2022 Power Supply Costs (EU) C-15 Receive Report Regarding Communication Opposing Senate Bill 932 (CLK) C-16 Set Public Hearing for September 21, 2022 to Receive Comments on and Consider Accepting City of Lodi’s Report on Water Quality Relative to Public Health Goals (PW) 4 Michele Pitta provided a public comment regarding traffic calming measures, such as crosswalks and lights, to be placed around the Villa Fiori, Avalon, Mayfair community. Felicia Hayes Byrd III provided a public comment regarding the homeless population, discourtesy experienced when visiting local businesses, and tree trimming needed around her property. Durriya Syed provided a public comment regarding a State-sponsored insurance program available to members of the public. Lisa Craig provided a public comment regarding prospective challenges for commercial properties when implementing SB 1383 green waste requirements. City Manager Schwabauer responded to comments made regarding the City's efforts toward addressing homelessness; responded to Ms. Pitta stating that City staff will contact her to set up a meeting to discuss concerns expressed during public comments; explained regulations and the process through which speed limits are determined; stated that residents can call City staff regarding SB 1383 waste management questions and that the City is negotiating an additional position to assist with SB 1383 requirements; and organic service pick up by Waste Management will be on a weekly basis. Council Member Nakanishi stated that speeding has been a constant concern of Lodi residents and thanked City Manager Schwabauer for looking into Ms. Pitta's concerns. Council Member Nakanishi provided an update regarding the City of Lodi and Tree Lodi's efforts regarding the planting of trees. Mayor Chandler provided an update regarding the Annual Dog Show that took place at the Grape Festival Grounds on October 12-14. None. City Manager Schwabauer provided a presentation regarding the old firehouse located at 114 North Main Street. Specific topics of discussion included history of the building, its current condition, possible assessment costs, and the Lodi Historical Society's desire to assist in restoration efforts of the building. 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 G.Public Hearings –None H.Regular Calendar H-1 Receive Direction from City Council on Dedicating Staff Time Towards Initiating Surplus Lands Act Process for Old Firehouse Located on Real Property Located at 114 North Main Street in Lodi for Purpose of Lease or Purchase (CM) 5 Scott Hamilton provided public comment regarding the item. Felicia Hayes Byrd III provided public comment regarding the item. Lisa Craig provided public comment regarding the item. Council discussion ensued regarding Council support of moving forward with researching cost estimates for the restoration of the old firehouse building. Council Member Nakanishi asked if this project has ever gone to bid and City Manager Schwabauer responded that it has not. Council Member Nakanishi stated that the City should never sell this property. Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to direct staff, with limited City Manager authority and staff time, to explore an engineering assessment for the old firehouse located at 114 North Main Street, Lodi. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Chandler Noes: None Absent: Council Member Khan City Manager Schwabauer provided a report regarding an ordinance for temporary payment plan provisions. Specific topics of discussion included direction received from City Council at the Public Hearing held on August 3, 2022 to modify utilities payment plan provisions within the Lodi Municipal Code. Deputy City Manager/Internal Services Director Andrew Keys provided additional information regarding the requirements of the second payment plan indicated in the provisions and the number of residents that have participated in the program so far. Council Member Nakanishi made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, to introduce Ordinance No. 2004 repealing and reenacting Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 13.04, "Service Generally,"in its entirety, including adding Section 13.04.030(F), "Temporary Payment Plan Provisions," to provide repayment options for high balance delinquent utility accounts, and to adopt Resolution No. 2022-207 approving payment plans using criteria outlined in proposed Section 13.04.030(F) granted to customers by the Director of Finance from August 3, 2022 through the effective date of the proposed ordinance. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Chandler Noes: None Absent: Council Member Khan H-2 Introduce Ordinance Repealing and Reenacting Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 13.04, “Service Generally,”in its Entirety, Including Adding Section 13.04.030(F), “Temporary Payment Plan Provisions,” to Provide Repayment Options for High Balance Delinquent Utility Accounts, and Adopt Resolution Approving Payment Plans Using Criteria Outlined in Proposed Section 13.04.030(F) Granted to Customers by Director of Finance from August 3, 2022 through Effective Date of Proposed Ordinance (ISD) I.Ordinances –None 6 There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m., in memory of Jeremy Kuehne, the son of Council Member Kuehne, who passed away on August 14, 2022. J.Adjournment ATTEST: Olivia Nashed City Clerk 7