HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 21, 2022LODI CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
The City Council Closed Session meeting of September 21, 2022, was called to order by
Mayor Chandler at 6:46 p.m.
Present: Council Member Kuehne, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Chandler
Absent: Council Member Khan, and Council Member Nakanishi
Also Present: Deputy City Manager Keys, Deputy City Attorney Lucchesi, and City Clerk
Nashed
At 6:46 p.m., Mayor Chandler adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the above
matters. The Closed Session adjourned at 7:06 p.m.
Council Member Nakanishi joined the meeting at 7:06 p.m.
At 7:08 p.m., Mayor Chandler reconvened the City Council meeting, and Deputy City Attorney
Lucchesi disclosed the following actions.
Item C-2a) was discussion and direction, with no reportable action.
The Regular City Council meeting of September 21, 2022, was called to order by Mayor Chandler
at 7:08 p.m.
Present: Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and
Mayor Chandler
Absent: Council Member Khan
Also Present: Deputy City Manager Keys, Deputy City Attorney Lucchesi, and City Clerk
Nashed
Mayor Chandler presented a proclamation in honor of Pink Patch Project Month to
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)
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 Pink Patch Project Month Proclamation (PD)
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Captain Eric Versteeg, of the Lodi Police Department.
Mayor Chandler presented a proclamation to Mike Smith in honor of the Lodi Rotary Club's
Centennial celebration which was held on September 17, 2022.
Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi 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 Kuehne, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and
Mayor Chandler
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Khan
Claims were approved in the amount of $20,284,088.27.
The minutes of August 16, 2022 (Shirtsleeve Session), August 23, 2022 (Shirtsleeve Session),
August 30, 2022 (Shirtsleeve Session), September 6, 2022 (Shirtsleeve Session), September 7,
2022 (Regular Meeting), and September 13, 2022 (Shirtsleeve Session) were approved as
written.
Accepted the Quarterly Investment Report as required by the City of Lodi Investment Policy.
Accepted the Quarterly Report of Purchases between $10,000 and $60,000.
Approved the specifications and authorized advertisement for bids for 2022 Downtown Concrete
Cleaning, and adopted Resolution No. 2022-208 authorizing the City Manager to award the
contract to the lowest responsive bidder in an amount not to exceed $28,000; authorizing the City
Manager to execute change orders in an amount not to exceed $2,000; and appropriating funds
B-2 Lodi Rotary Club Centennial Proclamation (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 July 29, 2022 through September 1, 2022 in the Total
Amount of $20,284,088.27 (FIN)
C-2 Approve Minutes (CLK)
C-3 Accept Quarterly Investment Report as Required by City of Lodi Investment Policy (FIN)
C-4 Accept Quarterly Report of Purchases between $10,000 and $60,000 (FIN)
C-5 Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for 2022 Downtown Concrete
Cleaning, and Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Award Contract to Lowest
Responsive Bidder ($28,000), Authorizing City Manager to Execute Change Orders
($2,000), and Appropriating Funds ($5,000) (PW)
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in the amount of $5,000.
Approved the specifications and authorized advertisement for bids for Peterson Park Tennis
Court Resurfacing; and adopted Resolution No. 2022-209 authorizing the City Manager to award
the contract to the lowest responsive bidder in an amount not to exceed $55,000; and authorizing
the City Manager to execute change orders in an amount not to exceed $5,000.
This item was pulled by Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi.
Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Director Christina Jaromay provided a report on the
improvements planned at Beckman Park Small Dog Park.
Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to
adopt Resolution No. 2022-210 authorizing the City Manager to award the contract for Beckman
Park Small Dog Park Improvements to Emert Construction, of Stockton, in the amount of $71,099
and to execute change orders in an amount not to exceed $5,000; and appropriating funds in the
amount of $5,000.
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. 2022-211 authorizing the City Manager to execute change orders to the
2021-2023 Tree Maintenance contract with West Coast Arborists, Inc., of Anaheim, in the amount
of $330,324.
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-212 authorizing the City Manager to execute change orders for an
additional $72,000 for Stormwater Trash Collection Project - Phase 2 (2021).
Accepted the improvements under the contract for Stormwater Trash Collection Project - Phase 3
(2022).
C-6 Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for Peterson Park Tennis
Court Resurfacing, and Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Award Contract to
Lowest Responsive Bidder ($55,000), and Authorizing City Manager to Execute Change
Orders ($5,000) (PW)
C-7 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Award Contract for Beckman Park Small
Dog Park Improvements to Emert Construction, of Stockton ($71,099) and to Execute
Change Orders ($5,000), and Appropriate Funds ($5,000) (PRCS)
C-8 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Change Orders to 2021-2023 Tree
Maintenance Contract with West Coast Arborists, Inc., of Anaheim ($330,324) (PW)
C-9 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Change Orders for Additional
$72,000 for Stormwater Trash Collection Project –Phase 2 (2021) (PW)
C-10 Accept Improvements Under Contract for Stormwater Trash Collection Project -Phase 3
(2022) (PW)
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Adopted Resolution No. 2022-213 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional
Services Agreement with Casey Printing, Inc., of King City, for recreation activity guide printing for
the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department in the amount of $111,493 for up to five
years.
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-214 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to
the Professional Services Agreement with Power Centric Solutions, LLC, of Gallatin, Tennessee,
for Lodi Electric Utility engineering system study services, in the amount of $125,000.
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-215 authorizing the City Manager to accept 2021 AFG grant award
(EMW-2021-FG-01313) and execute all necessary documents to participate in Advanced Life
Support Program and appropriating funds in the amount of $930,928.
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-216 ratifying the expenditure of one million dollars from General
Operating Reserves held at Northern California Power Agency for September 2022 Power Supply
Costs.
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-217 accepting and attesting to the veracity of 2021 Lodi Electric
Utility Power Source Disclosure and Power Content Label Reports and authorizing the Electric
Utility Director to submit required reports to California Energy Commission.
This item was pulled by Council Member Nakanishi.
Council Member Nakanishi asked for a report on the item and a report on whether the concerns
C-11 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Professional Services Agreement
with Casey Printing, Inc., of King City, for Recreation Activity Guide Printing for Parks,
Recreation and Cultural Services Department ($111,493 for up to Five Years) (PRCS)
C-12 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Amendment 2 to Professional
Services Agreement with Power Centric Solutions, LLC, of Gallatin, TN, for Lodi Electric
Utility Engineering System Study Services ($125,000) (EU)
C-13 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Accept 2021 AFG Grant Award (EMW-
2021-FG-01313) and Execute All Necessary Documents to Participate in Advanced Life
Support Program and Appropriate Funds ($930,928) (FD)
C-14 Adopt Resolution Ratifying Expenditure of One Million Dollars from General Operating
Reserves Held at Northern California Power Agency for September 2022 Power Supply
Costs (EU)
C-15 Adopt Resolution Accepting and Attesting to Veracity of 2021 Lodi Electric Utility Power
Source Disclosure and Power Content Label Reports and Authorizing Electric Utility
Director to Submit Required Reports to California Energy Commission (EU)
C-16 Adopt Resolution Amending Traffic Resolution No. 97-148 by Approving No Parking along
North Side of Lodi Avenue from Lower Sacramento Road East Approximately 1,000 Feet;
Approving Two-Way Stop Controls on Bloomfield Drive at Concerto Street, Valencia Street
at Cornelia Avenue, Cornelia Avenue at Ashton Street, Pegasus Drive at Ashton Street,
and Celebration Drive at Heirloom Avenue; Approving Yield Control on Marigold Way at
Primrose Drive, Calla Drive at Tulip Way, Gladiola Drive at Tulip Way, and Zinnia Way at
Calla Drive; and Approving Berlanda Lane and Lebaron Boulevard from Reynolds Ranch
Parkway to Olympic Avenue as Through Streets (PW)
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of the residents of Westgate have been addressed.
Public Works Director Charlie Swimley stated that a meeting has been set up with the
representatives of the Westgate area and City staff and provided a report regarding the item.
Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to
adopt Resolution No. 2022-218 amending Traffic Resolution No. 97-148 by approving no parking
along north side of Lodi Avenue from Lower Sacramento Road east approximately 1,000 feet;
approving two-way stop controls on Bloomfield Drive at Concerto Street, Valencia Street at
Cornelia Avenue, Cornelia Avenue at Ashton Street, Pegasus Drive at Ashton Street, and
Celebration Drive at Heirloom Avenue; approving yield control on Marigold Way at Primrose
Drive, Calla Drive at Tulip Way, Gladiola Drive at Tulip Way, and Zinnia Way at Calla Drive; and
approving Berlanda Lane and Lebaron Boulevard from Reynolds Ranch Parkway to Olympic
Avenue as through streets.
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
Made the following appointments:
Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission
Reed Waters - Term to expire May 31, 2023
Aubrey Jomaoas - Term to expire May 31, 2024
Emma Winn - Term to expire May 31, 2024
Finn Moran - Term to expire May 31, 2024
Liliana Hillstrom - Term to expire May 31, 2024
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-219 amending Lodi Senior Citizens Commission bylaws.
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-220 authorizing the destruction of certain Citywide records in
accordance with the Government Code and the City's Record Management Policy.
Received report regarding communication pertaining to Assembly Bill 1951 (Grayson): Sales and
Use Tax Exemptions: Manufacturing.
C-17 Appoint Aubrey Jomaoas, Emma Winn, Finn Moran, Liliana Hillstrom, and Reed Waters to
the Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission (CLK)
C-18 Adopt Resolution Amending Lodi Senior Citizens Commission Bylaws (PRCS)
C-19 Adopt Resolution Authorizing Destruction of Certain Citywide Records in Accordance with
the Government Code and the City’s Record Management Policy (CLK)
C-20 Receive Report Regarding Communication Pertaining to Assembly Bill 1951 (Grayson):
Sales and Use Tax Exemptions: Manufacturing (CLK)
C-21 Receive Report Regarding Communication Pertaining to Assembly Bill 2550 (Arambula):
State Air Resources Board: Ambient Air Quality Standards: Nonattainment Districts (CLK)
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Received report regarding communication pertaining to Assembly Bill 2550 (Arambula): State Air
Resources Board: Ambient Air Quality Standards: Nonattainment Districts.
Set a public hearing for September 27, 2022 to consider adopting a resolution approving 2021-22
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation
Report (CAPER).
Set a public hearing for October 19, 2022 to consider adopting a resolution setting future solid
waste rate schedules pursuant to Proposition 218.
Chelsea Taylor provided public comment regarding the skate park at Kofu Park.
Pat Byron provided public comment regarding the skate park at Kofu Park and provided a
Supplemental II (filed).
Aaron Spears provided public comment regarding the skate park at Kofu Park.
Cole Houston provided public comment regarding the skate park at Kofu Park.
Adam Dunlas provided public comment regarding the skate park at Kofu Park.
Council Member Kuehne thanked the speakers and stated he would work with staff to determine
next steps.
Antonio Cariel provided public comment regarding the skate park at Kofu Park.
Shannon O'Boil provided public comment regarding the skate park at Kofu Park.
Chavis Sefia provided public comment regarding the skate park at Kofu Park.
Lisa Craig provided public comment regarding traffic conditions and speeding.
Council Member Nakanishi provided a comment regarding fees paid to and by the Eastern San
Joaquin Groundwater Joint Powers Authority to maintain groundwater sustainability for its
members.
C-22 Set Public Hearing for September 27, 2022 to Consider Adopting Resolution Approving
2021-22 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual Performance
and Evaluation Report (CAPER) (CD)
C-23 Set Public Hearing for October 19, 2022 to Consider Adopting Resolution Setting Future
Solid Waste Rate Schedules Pursuant to Proposition 218 (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
G.Public Hearings
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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 receive comments
on and consider accepting the City of Lodi's Report on Water Quality Relative to Public Health
Goals
Water Plant Superintendent Travis Kahrs provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the water
quality report. Specific topics of discussion included background, report guidelines, water sources
and data considered, constituents over public health goal, current treatment, and compliance.
Discussion ensued between Council Member Nakanishi, Council Member Kuehne, Water Plant
Superintendent Kahrs, and Public Works Director Charlie Swimley regarding maintenance of
water distribution system, reactive flushing of groundwater, the current status of the wells, and the
process of monitoring of wells and contaminants.
Mayor Chandler opened the public hearing for public comment.
There being no public comments, Mayor Chandler closed the public hearing.
Human Resources Manager Adele Post provided a report regarding the Memorandum of
Understanding with the Lodi Professional Firefighters. Specific topics of discussion included term
of agreement, wage adjustments, medical premium contributions, dental benefits, holiday leave
bank, and wellness program.
Deputy City Manager Keys and Human Resources Manager Post thanked the Lodi Professional
Firefighters and Fire Chief Ken Johnson for their time, collaboration, and participation throughout
the negotiation process.
Council Member Nakanishi thanked City negotiators, Deputy City Manager Keys and Human
Resources Manager Post, and Lodi Firefighters for working together on the Memorandum of
Understanding.
Council Member Kuehne made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to adopt
Resolution No. 2022-221 approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Lodi
and the Lodi Professional Firefighters for the period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025.
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
G-1 Public Hearing to Receive Comments on and Consider Accepting City of Lodi’s Report on
Water Quality Relative to Public Health Goals (PW)
H.Regular Calendar
H-1 Adopt Resolution Approving Memorandum of Understanding Between City of Lodi and
Lodi Professional Firefighters for Period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025 (HR)
H-2 Adopt Resolution Approving Memorandum of Understanding Between City of Lodi and
Lodi City Mid-Management Association for Period January 1, 2023 through December 31,
2025 (HR)
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Deputy City Manager Keys thanked the Lodi City Mid-Management Association for their
cooperation throughout the negotiation process.
Human Resources Manager Adele Post provided a report regarding the Memorandum of
Understanding with the Lodi City Mid-Management Association. Specific topics of discussion
included term of agreement, wage adjustments, medical premium contributions, dental benefits,
and fixed holiday leave.
Council Member Kuehne made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, to adopt
Resolution No. 2022-222 approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Lodi
and the Lodi City Mid-Management Association for the period January 1, 2023 through December
31, 2025.
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
Deputy City Manager Keys provided a report regarding the compensation and benefits for
confidential mid-management employees, mirroring the compensation and benefits of the Lodi
City Mid-Management Association.
Council Member Kuehne made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to adopt
Resolution No. 2022-223 approving compensation and other benefits for confidential mid-
management employees for the period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025.
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
Deputy City Manager Keys provided a report regarding the addition of one Customer Service
Representative in the Finance Division of the Internal Services Department. Specific topics of
discussion included growth in accounts within the Finance Division, anticipated additional growth
due to SB 1383, and backlog due to staff shortages.
Mayor Chandler made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, to adopt Resolution
No. 2022-224 approving the addition of one Customer Service Representative in the Finance
Division of Internal Services Department and appropriating funds in the amount of $67,800.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
H-3 Adopt Resolution Approving Compensation and Other Benefits for Confidential Mid-
Management Employees for Period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025 (HR)
H-4 Adopt Resolution Approving Addition of One Customer Service Representative in Finance
Division of Internal Services Department and to Appropriate Funds ($67,800) (HR)
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Ayes: Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and
Mayor Chandler
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Khan
Human Resources Manager Adele Post provided a report regarding the amendment to the hiring
bonus and employee referral program to include the position of Lateral Dispatcher/Jailer. Specific
topics of discussion included recruitment challenges, the uniqueness of the position, and the
advantage of amending the hiring bonus to attract lateral transitions.
Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to adopt
Resolution No. 2022-225 approving the amendment to the hiring bonus and employee referral
program to include the position of Lateral Dispatcher/Jailer.
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
Human Resources Manager Adele Post provided a report on the salary adjustment for the City
Planner classification. Specific topics of discussion included challenges of hiring applicants due
to salary and conducting a salary survey of surrounding areas.
Council Member Nakanishi asked if the salary adjustment will increase the responsibilities of the
of the City Planner position. Deputy City Manager Keys responded that the City currently does
not have anyone in that role and the purpose of the salary adjustment is to attract a qualified
individual for the role.
Mayor Chandler and Council Member Kuehne expressed their support of this item.
Mayor Chandler made a motion, second by Council Member Kuehne, to adopt Resolution
No. 2022-226 approving the salary adjustment for City Planner classification.
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 Clerk Nashed provided a brief report.
H-5 Adopt Resolution Approving Amendment to Hiring Bonus and Employee Referral Program
to Include Lateral Dispatcher/Jailer (HR)
H-6 Adopt Resolution Approving Salary Adjustment for City Planner Classification (HR)
I. Ordinances
I-1 Adopt Ordinance No. 2004 Entitled, “An Ordinance of the Lodi City Council Repealing and
Reenacting Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 13.04, ‘Service Generally,’ in Its Entirety” (CLK)
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Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, (following
reading of the title) to waive reading of the ordinance in full and adopt and order to print
Ordinance No. 2004 entitled, "An Ordinance of the Lodi City Council Repealing and Reenacting
Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 13.04, 'Service Generally,' in Its Entirety," which was introduced at
a regular meeting of the Lodi City Council held August 17, 2022.
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
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at
8:38 p.m.
J.Adjournment
ATTEST:
Olivia Nashed
City Clerk
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