HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - October 19, 2022LODI CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2022
The City Council Closed Session meeting of October 19, 2022, was called to order by
Mayor Chandler at 6:16 p.m.
Present: Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor
Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Chandler
Absent: None
Also Present: Deputy City Manager Keys, Deputy City Attorney Lucchesi, and City Clerk
Nashed
At 6:16 p.m., Mayor Chandler adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the above
matters. The Closed Session adjourned at 7:02 p.m.
At 7:07 p.m., Mayor Chandler reconvened the City Council meeting, and Deputy City Attorney
Lucchesi and Deputy City Manager Andrew Keys disclosed the following actions.
Item C-2a) was discussion and direction given.
Item C-2b) was discussion and direction given.
The Regular City Council meeting of October 19, 2022, was called to order by Mayor Chandler
at 7:07 p.m.
Present: Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor
Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Chandler
Absent: None
Also Present: Deputy City Manager Keys, Deputy City Attorney Lucchesi, and City Clerk
Nashed
C-1 Call to Order / Roll Call
C-2 Announcement of Closed Session
a) Prospective Lease of Real Property Located at 2000 West Turner Road, Lodi, California
(APN 029-03-070); the Negotiating Parties are City Manager Stephen Schwabauer for the
City of Lodi and Daryl Merritt for Bond Manufacturing Co., Inc., and RRM Enterprises, LLC;
Government Code §54956.8 (CM)
b) Conference with Adele Post, Human Resources Manager, and Andrew Keys, Deputy City
Manager (Labor Negotiators), Regarding Lodi Professional Firefighters, Lodi Police
Dispatchers Association, AFSCME General Services and Maintenance & Operators,
Confidential General Services, 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 Chandler presented a proclamation to Manjit Basram proclaiming the month of November
2022 as Sikh Awareness Month in the City of Lodi.
Mayor Chandler presented a proclamation to Jason Shillinsky proclaiming the day of the Zombie
Walk as Tom Presler Day in Lodi.
Mayor Chandler presented a proclamation to Lodi Chamber of Commerce President and CEO
Pat Patrick proclaiming October 19, 2022 as Local Chamber of Commerce Day in the City of
Lodi.
Council Member Kuehne made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, 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 Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro
Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Chandler
Noes: None
Absent: None
Claims were approved in the amount of $9,568,458.32.
The minutes of August 17, 2022 (Regular Meeting), September 27, 2022 (Shirtsleeve Session),
September 27, 2022 (Special Meeting), October 4, 2022 (Shirtsleeve Session), and October 11,
2022 (Shirtsleeve Session) were approved as written.
Received the fourth quarter Fiscal Year 2021/22 Water, Wastewater and Electric Utility
Department Financial Reports.
B. Presentations
B-1 Sikh Awareness Month Proclamation (CLK)
B-2 Zombie Walk as Tom Presler Day Proclamation
B-3 Local Chamber of Commerce Day 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 September 16, 2022 through September 29, 2022 in the
Total Amount of $9,568,458.32 (FIN)
C-2 Approve Minutes (CLK)
C-3 Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2021/22 Water, Wastewater and Electric Utility Department
Financial Reports (FIN)
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Adopted Resolution No. 2022-245 authorizing a vehicle replacement purchase from Chase
Chevrolet, of Stockton; emergency equipment and installation from Stommel, Inc., dba LEHR, of
Sacramento; and appropriating funds in the amount of $30,827.
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-246 ratifying the City Manager's approval of four patrol vehicle
replacements from Folsom Lake Ford, of Folsom, and emergency equipment and installation from
Stommel, Inc., dba LEHR, of Sacramento, in the amount of $307,909.
Approved plans and specifications and authorized advertisement for bids for Blakely Park - Enze
Pool Shallow End Adjustment.
Approved plans and specifications and authorized advertisement for bids for solids handling
facility Improvements at White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility.
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-247 awarding the contract for Grape Stake Replacement Project -
Phase 1 to Superior Industry Builders, of Merced, in the amount of $218,221; authorizing the City
Manager to execute change orders in an amount not to exceed $20,000; and appropriating funds
in the amount of $38,221.
Council Member Kuehne pulled this item.
Council Member Kuehne provided a comment regarding the location and goal of the State Route
99/Turner Road Interchange Project.
Council Member Nakanishi made a motion, second by Council Member Kuehne, to adopt
Resolution No. 2022-248 awarding the contract for State Route 99/Turner Road Interchange
Project to O.C. Jones & Sons, Inc., of Berkeley, in the amount of $5,890,182.90; authorizing the
City Manager to execute change orders in an amount not to exceed $900,000; authorizing the
City Manager to execute all funding commitment documents; and appropriating funds in the
amount of $7,500,000.
C-4 Adopt Resolution Authorizing Vehicle Replacement Purchase from Chase Chevrolet, of
Stockton; Emergency Equipment and Installation from Stommel, Inc., dba LEHR, of
Sacramento; and Appropriate Funds ($30,827) (PD)
C-5 Adopt Resolution Ratifying City Manager’s Approval of Four Patrol Vehicle Replacements
from Folsom Lake Ford, of Folsom, and Emergency Equipment and Installation from
Stommel, Inc., dba LEHR, of Sacramento ($307,909) (PD)
C-6 Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for Blakely Park -
Enze Pool Shallow End Adjustment (PW)
C-7 Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for Solids
Handling Facility Improvements at White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility (PW)
C-8 Adopt Resolution Awarding Contract for Grape Stake Replacement Project –Phase 1 to
Superior Industry Builders, of Merced ($218,221); Authorizing City Manager to Execute
Change Orders ($20,000); and Appropriating Funds ($38,221) (PW)
C-9 Adopt Resolution Awarding Contract for State Route 99/Turner Road Interchange Project
to O.C. Jones & Sons, Inc., of Berkeley, ($5,890,182.90); Authorize City Manager to
Execute Change Orders ($900,000); Authorize City Manager to Execute All Funding
Commitment Documents; and Appropriate Funds ($7,500,000) (PW)
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VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro
Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Chandler
Noes: None
Absent: None
Council Member Nakanishi pulled this item.
Discussion ensued between Council Member Nakanishi, Parks, Recreation, and Cultural
Services Director Christina Jaromay, and Public Works Director Charlie Swimley regarding how
often City parks are cleaned up by City staff, the increase of waste from homeless individuals
in City parks, and funding sources for additional staff and equipment.
Mayor Chandler provided an additional statement regarding cleanup programs organized by Inner
City Action, who are operating the Temporary Access Center.
Council Member Nakanishi made a motion, second by Council Member Kuehne, to
adopt Resolution No. 2022-249 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with
San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office Community Corps Services for general labor within Parks
and Recreation facilities, in an amount not to exceed $75,000 over the three-year term.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro
Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Chandler
Noes: None
Absent: None
Accepted improvements under the contract for the Electric Utility Office Remodel Project.
Accepted improvements under the contract for Blakely Park Sport Fields and Irrigation
Improvements.
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-250 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional
Services Agreement with Hildebrand Consulting, of Oakland, for the 2023 Water and Wastewater
Cost of Service Rate Study, in the amount of $90,620.
C-10 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Contract with San Joaquin County
Sheriff’s Office Community Corps Services for General Labor within Parks and Recreation
Facilities (up to $75,000 for Three years) (PRCS)
C-11 Accept Improvements Under Contract for Electric Utility Office Remodel Project (PW)
C-12 Accept Improvements Under Contract for Blakely Park Sport Fields and Irrigation
Improvements (PW)
C-13 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Professional Services Agreement
with Hildebrand Consulting, of Oakland, for 2023 Water and Wastewater Cost of Service
Rate Study ($90,620) (PW)
C-14 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Three-Year Agreement with
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Adopted Resolution No. 2022-251 authorizing the City Manager to execute a three-year
agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc., of Redlands, for Geographic
Information System software, in the amount of $165,000.
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-252 authorizing the City Manager to execute two-year Professional
Services Agreements with 1) 4 Leaf, Inc.; 2) Interwest Consulting Group, Inc.; 3) Bureau Veritas
North America, Inc.; 4) BPR Consulting Group, LLC; and 5) CSG Consultants, Inc., for Building
Codes plans examining, Building Codes inspection, Fire Codes plans examining, Fire Codes
inspection, and Code Enforcement services on an as-needed basis; and further authorizing the
City Manager to execute two two-year extension options with each consultant with total contracts
not to exceed six years or $1,200,000.
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-253 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to
the Professional Services Agreement with Tree Lodi for Electric Utility Pilot Shade Tree Program.
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-254 waiving the bid process and authorizing the City Manager to
execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with NJ Associates, Inc., of
Lodi, and extending the term to December 31, 2023, for Access Center design development, civil
engineering, construction documents, bid documents, and construction administration, in an
amount not to exceed $630,000.
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-255 authorizing the City Manager to authorize the purchase of a
three-year license renewal for Rubrik Data Backup Appliance and Cloud Management from ePlus
Technology, Inc., of Rocklin, and appropriating funds in the amount of $130,000.
Council Member Khan pulled this item.
Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc., of Redlands, for Geographic Information
System Software ($165,000) (PW)
C-15 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Two-Year Professional Services
Agreement with 1) 4 Leaf, Inc.; 2) Interwest Consulting Group, Inc.; 3) Bureau Veritas
North America, Inc.; 4) BPR Consulting Group, LLC; and 5) CSG Consultants, Inc., for
Building Codes Plans Examining, Building Codes Inspection, Fire Codes Plans Examining,
Fire Codes Inspection, and Code Enforcement Services on As-Needed Basis; and Further
Authorize City Manager to Execute Two Two-Year Extension Options with Each
Consultant with Total Contracts Not to Exceed Six Years or $1,200,000 (CD)
C-16 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional
Services Agreement with Tree Lodi for Electric Utility Pilot Shade Tree Program (EU)
C-17 Adopt Resolution Waiving Bid Process and Authorizing City Manager to Execute
Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with NJ Associates, Inc., of Lodi,
and Extending Term to December 31, 2023, for Access Center Design Development, Civil
Engineering, Construction Documents, Bid Documents, and Construction Administration
(Not to Exceed $630,000) (CD)
C-18 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Authorize Purchase of Three-Year License
Renewal for Rubrik Data Backup Appliance and Cloud Management from ePlus
Technology, Inc., of Rocklin, and Appropriate Funds ($130,000) (IT)
C-19 Adopt Resolution Approving 2022 City of Lodi Title VI Program and Language Assistance
Plan (PW)
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City Manager Schwabauer provided a brief report regarding the requirements of Title VI Program
and Language Assistance Plan.
Council Member Nakanishi made a motion, second by Council Member Kuehne, to
adopt Resolution No. 2022-256 approving the 2022 City of Lodi Title VI Program and Language
Assistance Plan.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro
Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Chandler
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-257 ratifying U.S. Department of Justice 2022 Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application, authorizing the Chief of Police to accept funding,
and appropriating funds in the amount of $18,890.
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-258 authorizing an additional appropriation of funds to the
Substation Intrusive Maintenance Capital Improvement Project for Fiscal Year 2023 in the
amount of $322,000.
Made the following appointment and directed the City Clerk to post for the following expiring
terms:
APPOINTMENT:
Lodi Arts Commission
Alexander Avila - Term to expire July 1, 2024
POSTINGS:
Lodi Senior Citizens Commission
Joseph Woelfel - Term to expire December 31, 2022
Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee
Peter Rosado - Term to expire January 1, 2023
San Joaquin Council of Governments Citizens' Advisory Committee
Richard Blackston - Term to expire January 1, 2023
C-20 Adopt Resolution Ratifying U.S. Department of Justice 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant Application, Authorize Chief of Police to Accept Funding, and
Appropriate Funds ($18,890) (PD)
C-21 Adopt Resolution Authorizing Additional Appropriation of Funds to Substation Intrusive
Maintenance Capital Improvement Project for Fiscal Year 2023 ($322,000) (EU)
C-22 Appoint Alexander Avila to the Lodi Arts Commission and Post for Expiring Terms on the
Lodi Senior Citizens Commission, the Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee, and
the San Joaquin Council of Governments Citizens’ Advisory Committee (CLK)
C-23 Accept Monthly Protocol Account Report through September 30, 2022 (CLK)
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Accepted the Monthly Protocol Account Report through September 30, 2022.
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-259 approving the City of Lodi Pay Schedule dated October 19,
2022.
Received a report regarding a communication for the Proposition 68 Community and Economic
Enhancement Planning Grant Proposal for the Delta Aquatic Center of Stockton.
Council Member Kuehne pulled this item.
Council Member Kuehne noted the decrease of the San Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat
Conservation and Open Space Development fees.
Council Member Nakanishi made a motion, second by Council Member Kuehne, to set a public
hearing for November 2, 2022 to consider adopting a resolution setting San Joaquin County
Multi-Species Habitat Conservation and Open Space Development fees for 2023.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro
Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Chandler
Noes: None
Absent: None
Chris Giunulias provided public comment regarding Waste Management penalty fees and
provided a supplemental document (filed).
Carlos Bedolla provided public comment regarding ideas for traffic mitigation in downtown Lodi.
Council Member Khan stated that he attended the Peace Walk 2022 and thanked the
Breakthrough Project and Sandra Vargas for organizing the event, and stated he attended the
Public Power Week celebration at Electric Utility and thanked Electric Utility, Public Works, and
the City Manager.
Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi extended an invitation to the Diwali celebration at the Sikh Temple on
Monday, October 24.
Council Member Kuehne stated the he attended an Eat, Meet, and Greet event at the Temporary
C-24 Adopt Resolution Approving City of Lodi Pay Schedule Dated October 19, 2022 (HR)
C-25 Receive Report Regarding Communication for the Proposition 68 Community & Economic
Enhancement Planning Grant Proposal for the Delta Aquatic Center of Stockton (CLK)
C-26 Set Public Hearing for November 2, 2022 to Consider Adopting Resolution Setting San
Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation and Open Space Development Fees
for 2023 (CD)
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
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Access Center, thanked Inner City Action and the Safety Ambassadors, and provided a brief
update on the Center's progress.
Mayor Chandler stated that Inner City Action and the Safety Ambassadors have been responsive,
recognized Officer Mike Cascio, stated that he attended Oktoberfest, stated that he attended
Public Power Week, announced the Sandhill Crane Festival will be taking place November 4th -
6th, and announced the Student Art Show for the month of November at the Lodi Public Library
and Lodi Community Center.
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 the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to introduce and waive the first reading of an
ordinance 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 17.36.160, "Two Unit Urban Residential Development," and Article 5,
"Subdivisions," by adding Chapter 17.55, "Urban Lot Split," and repeal and reenact Article 7,
"Definitions," to add definitions of "Acting in Concert With," "Car Share," "Tenant," and "Two Unit
Urban Residential Development."
Contract Planner Eric Norris provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding proposed regulations
to implement Senate Bill 9, two-unit urban developments, and urban lot splits. Specific topics of
discussion included the draft ordinance recommended by the Planning Commission, State
mandate of SB 9, requirements and effects of SB 9, rules regarding two-unit development, and
criteria for denial.
Council discussion ensued with Contract Planner Norris, Public Works Director Charlie
Swimley, Community Development Director John Della Monica, and City Manager Schwabauer
regarding infrastructure to support SB 9 growth, criteria for Community Development review,
cohesiveness in neighborhoods by using same materials in new structures, possible impacts on
waste collection, the presentation of a map that details where SB 9 would impact most, parking
requirements, and concerns regarding increased density limiting safety vehicles' access and
impeding infrastructure improvements.
Mayor Chandler opened the public hearing for public comment.
Lisa Craig provided a public comment on the item.
There being no further public comments, Mayor Chandler closed the public hearing.
F. Comments by the City Manager on Non-Agenda Items
G. Public Hearings
G-1 Public Hearing to Consider Recommendation of Planning Commission to Introduce and
Waive First Reading of an Ordinance 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 17.36.160, “Two
Unit Urban Residential Development,” and Article 5, “Subdivisions,” by Adding Chapter
17.55, “Urban Lot Split,” and Repeal and Reenact Article 7, “Definitions,” to Add Definitions
of “Acting in Concert With,” “Car Share,” “Tenant,” and “Two Unit Urban Residential
Development” (CD)
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Council discussion ensued with Community Development Director Della Monica and City
Manager Schwabauer regarding the timeline of adopting an amended Title 17 - Development
Code, adding stricter language, and the presentation of a checklist of requirements that will be
provided to applicants.
Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi made a motion, second by Council Member Khan, to continue item of
the consideration of a recommendation of the Planning Commission to introduce and waive the
first reading of an ordinance 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 17.36.160, “Two Unit Urban Residential Development,”
and Article 5, “Subdivisions,” by Adding Chapter 17.55, “Urban Lot Split,” and Repeal and
Reenact Article 7, “Definitions,” to Add Definitions of “Acting in Concert With,” “Car Share,”
“Tenant,” and “Two Unit Urban Residential Development” to the November 16, 2022, City Council
meeting.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro
Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Chandler
Noes: None
Absent: None
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned
at 8:30 p.m.
H.Regular Calendar –None
I. Ordinances –None
J.Adjournment
ATTEST:
Olivia Nashed
City Clerk
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