HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 16, 2022LODI CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2022
C-1 Call to Order / Roll Call
The City Council Closed Session meeting of November 16, 2022, was called to order by Mayor Chandler
at 5:03 p.m.
Present: Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro
Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Chandler
Absent: None
Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, City Attorney Magdich, and City Clerk Nashed
C-2 Announcement of Closed Session
a) 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)
b) Review of Council Appointees (Government Code 54957)_(HR)
C-3 Adjourn to Closed Session
At 5:03 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.
C-4 Return to Open Session / Disclosure of Action
At 7:07 p.m., Mayor Chandler reconvened the City Council meeting, and City Attorney Magdich and
Deputy City Manager Andrew Keys disclosed the following actions.
Item C -2a) was discussion and direction given, with no further reportable action.
Item C -2b) was discussion only, with no further reportable action.
A. Call to Order/ Roll Call
The Regular City Council meeting of November 16, 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: City Manager Schwabauer, City Attorney Magdich, and City Clerk Nashed
B. Presentations
B-1 Small Business Saturday Proclamation (CLK),
Mayor Chandler presented a proclamation to David Claxton, President of the Downtown Business
Alliance, proclaiming November 26, 2022, as Small Business Saturday in the City of Lodi.
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.
Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi made a motion, second by Council Member Khan, 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
C-1 Receive Register of Claims for October 14, 2022 through October 27, 2022 in the Total Amount of
$3,368,277.22 (FIN)
Claims were approved in the amount of $3,368,277.22.
C-2 Approve Minutes (CLK),
The minutes of October 29, 2022 (Regular Meeting), November 1, 2022 (Shirtsleeve Session), and
November 8, 2022 (Shirtsleeve Session) were approved as written.
C-3 Accept Quarterly Report of Purchases between $30,000 and $60,000 (FIN),
Accepted the Quarterly Report of Purchases between $30,000 and $60,000.
C-4 Accept Quarterly Investment Report as Required by City of Lodi Investment Policy (FIN)
Accepted the Quarterly Investment Report as required by the City of Lodi Investment Policy.
C-5 Adopt Resolution Ratifying City Manager's Approval to Purchase Toro Workman UtilityVehicle with
Spray Rig Attachment from Turf Star, Inc., of Los Angeles ( 69,179.91)_(PRCS)
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-271 ratifying the City Manager's approval to purchase a Toro Workman
utility vehicle with spray rig attachment from Turf Star, Inc., of Los Angeles, in the amount of $69,179.91.
C-6 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Purchase Mobile Modular Building for Municipal
Utility Services and Execute Agreement with Atlas Performance Industries, Inc., of Santa Maria,,
and Appropriate Funds ( 177,694)_(PW)
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-272 authorizing the City Manager to purchase a mobile modular building for
Municipal Utility Services and execute an agreement with Atlas Performance Industries, Inc., of Santa
Maria, and appropriating funds ($177,694.
C-7 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Waive Bid Process and Approve Purchase of 2024
Freightliner M2 Asphalt Patching Dump Truck with Emulsion Sprayer from Municipal Maintenance
Equipment, Inc., of Sacramento ($192,Q4) -and Appropriating Funds ( $42,534 PW)
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-273 authorizing the City Manager to waive the bid process and approve the
purchase of a 2024 Freightliner M2 asphalt patching dump truck with emulsion sprayer from Municipal
Maintenance Equipment, Inc., of Sacramento, in the amount of $192,534, and appropriating funds in the
amount of $42,534.
C-8 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Waive Bid Process and Purchase Water Meter Test
Bench and Execute Agreements with MARS Company, of Ocala, Florida ( 252,220) and
Appropriating Funds ( 100,220)_(PW)
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-274 authorizing the City Manager to waive the bid process and purchase a
water meter test bench and execute agreements with MARS Company, of Ocala, Florida, in the amount of
$252,220, and appropriating funds in the amount of $100,220.
C-9 Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for Electrical Building
Project at White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility (PW)
Approved the plans and specifications and authorized the advertisement for bids for the Electrical Building
Project at White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility.
C-10 Adopt Resolution Authorizing CityManager to Execute Additional Change Orders to Fire Station 3
and Fire Station 4 Security Gates and Generator Project ( 61,000), and Appropriating Funds
.( 61,000)_(P)
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-275 authorizing the City Manager to execute additional change orders to
Fire Station 3 and Fire Station 4 Security Gates and Generator Project, in an amount not to exceed
$61,000, and appropriating funds in the amount of $61,000.
C-11 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Three -Year Professional Services
Agreement with Power Engineers, Inc., of Hailey, Idaho, for Utility Network Implementation
Services ( 225,000)_(EU)
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-276 authorizing the City Manager to execute a three-year Professional
Services Agreement with Power Engineers, Inc., of Hailey, Idaho, for utility network implementation
services, in the amount of $225,000.
C-12 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Extend One -Year Professional Services Agreement
with Pre -Sort Center of Stockton, Inc., for Print, Fold, Insert, Postage and Mail Services ($375,000)
.(ISD)
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-277 authorizing the City Manager to extend one-year Professional Services
Agreement with Pre -Sort Center of Stockton, Inc., for print, fold, insert, postage, and mail services, in the
amount of $375,000.
C-13 Adopt Resolution Authorizing CityManager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services
Agreement with Inner City Action, Inc., for Operations of Temporary Emergency Shelter and
Additional Services as Requested (Not to Exceed $275,000)_(CD)
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-278 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the
Professional Services Agreement with Inner City Action, Inc., for operations of temporary emergency
shelter and additional services as requested, in an amount not to exceed $275,000.
C-14 Adopt Resolution Authorizing CityManager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services
Agreement for Environmental Review Documentation with BaseCamp Environmental, Inc., a
Professional Consulting Firm, and to Execute Updated Reimbursement Agreement with 157
California Reserve, Inc., a California Incorporated Company,, for Environmental Review Services by
BaseCamp Environmental, Inc., for Proposed Lakehouse Hotel/Residential Project (CD)
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-279 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the
Professional Services Agreement for environmental review documentation with BaseCamp
Environmental, Inc., a Professional Consulting Firm, and to execute an updated Reimbursement
Agreement with 157 California Reserve, Inc., a California Incorporated Company, for environmental
review services by BaseCamp Environmental, Inc., for proposed Lakehouse Hotel/Residential Project.
C-15 Adopt Resolution Authorizing CityManager to Execute Confirmation No. 0277 Under Northern
California Power Agency Support Services Program Agreement for Specialized Electrical Testing
and Substation Maintenance Services Over Three Years ( 156,460)_(EU)
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-280 authorizing the City Manager to execute Confirmation No. 0277 under
Northern California Power Agency Support Services Program Agreement for specialized electrical testing
and substation maintenance services over three years, in the amount of $156,460.
C-16 Adopt Resolution Accepting Lodi Electric Utility's 2022 Wildfire Mitigation Plan (EU)
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-281 accepting the Lodi Electric Utility's 2022 Wildfire Mitigation Plan.
C-17 Adopt Resolution Accepting Independent Third Part Audit of Wildfire Mitigation Plan Performed by
Guidehouse, Inc., of Folsom (EU)
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-282 accepting the independent third -party audit of the Wildfire Mitigation
Plan performed by Guidehouse, Inc., of Folsom.
C-18 Adopt Resolution Approving Revised Lodi Electric Utility Reserve Policy -(EU)
This item was pulled by Council Member Nakanishi.
City Manager Schwabauer provided a brief report regarding City of Lodi Electric Utility
Reserves, permitted uses of reserve funds, and reasoning for the revised policy.
Council Member Nakanishi made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, to adopt Resolution No.
2022-283 approving the revised Lodi Electric Utility Reserve Policy.
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
C-19 Appoint Matthew Gobel to the Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission (CLK)
Made the following appointment:
Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission
Matthew Gobel - Term to expire May 31, 2023
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.
Pat Byron provided public comment regarding the skate park at Kofu Park.
Joshua Weaver provided public comment regarding the skate park at Kofu Park.
Shawn Bloom provided public comment regarding the Gravity Church Thanksgiving event on November
21, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. and provided a printed invitation as a Supplemental (filed).
Alex Aliferis provided public comment regarding homeless activity and debris within the City.
Lance DuPriest provided public comment regarding the skate park at Kofu Park.
Jackson (no last name provided) provided public comment regarding the skate park at Kofu Park.
Johnny Coughran provided public comment regarding the skate park at Kofu Park.
Timothy Stewart, of Love Lodi, provided provided public comment regarding upcoming and potential Love
Lodi projects.
Anthony (no last name provided) provided public comment regarding the skate park at Kofu Park.
A resident provided public comment regarding the skate park at Kofu Park.
City Manager Schwabauer addressed public comments made regarding the bathrooms and the lack of
lights at the skate park.
E. Comments bythe City Council Members on Non -Agenda Items
Council Member Khan thanked the residents that provided public comment, stated that he has
approached the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department and the Public Works Department
about acquiring grants for the skate park, and thanked Love Lodi for their work.
Council Member Kuehne stated that he attended a badge pinning ceremony for new Firefighters, stated
that he was excited for the paramedic incentive to be offered to Lodi Firefighters, thanked the Kiwanis
group for hosting the Light Parade, provided an update regarding communication with Caltrans to
coordinate for Love Lodi day, and addressed the residents that provided public comment regarding the
skate park.
Council Member Nakanishi provided a recommendation that the Parks and Recreation Commission
address the skate park needs and forward findings and recommendations to the City Council for action.
City Manager Schwabauer confirmed that the Parks and Recreation Commission is currently reviewing
the needs of the skate park, in order to provide recommendations to the City Council.
Council Member Nakanishi provided further comment regarding the Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater
Authority funds received from the State.
Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi thanked the residents that provided public comment regarding the skate park.
F. Comments by the City Manager on Non -Agenda Items
None.
G. Public Hearings
G-1 Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of 2022 California Building Code, California Existing Building
Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code, Plumbing Code, Residential Code, Green Building
Standard Code, and Fire Code (CD)
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 adoption of 2022
California Building Code, California Existing Building Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code, Plumbing
Code, Residential Code, Green Building Standard Code, and Fire Code.
Chief Building Official Dennis Canright provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the adoption of the
2022 California codes. Specific topics of discussion included code adoption by California Building
Standards Commission, code amendment schedule, 2022 California Building Standards Code Title 24,
major changes, public communication, free online code access, and staff recommendation.
Mayor Chandler opened the public hearing for public comment.
Lisa Craig provided public comment on this item.
There being no further public comments, Mayor Chandler closed the public hearing
Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi made a motion, second by Council Member Khan, to introduce Ordinance No.
2005 for 2022 California Building Code, Ordinance No. 2006 for California Existing Building Code,
Ordinance No. 2007 for Mechanical Code, Ordinance No. 2008 for Electrical Code, Ordinance No. 2009
for Plumbing Code, Ordinance No. 2010 for Residential Code, Ordinance No. 2011 for Green Building
Standard Code, and Ordinance No. 2012 for Fire Code.
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
H. Regular Calendar
H-1 Further Consideration of Recommendation of Planning Commission to Introduce and Waive First
Reading of 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)
Community Development Director John Della Monica and contract City 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, and a map exhibiting the overlay
sewer and storm capacity with low-density residential zoning.
Council Member Kuehne made a motion, second by Council Member Khan, to introduce and waive the
first reading of Ordinance No. 2013 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."
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
H-2 Library Internet Safety-CIPA Compliance Update (LIB)
Library Director Akiliah Manuel provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding Library internet safety and
the Children Internet Protection Act (CIPA) compliance update. Specific topics of discussion included
background information on CIPA; compliance benefits; CIPA requirements; the Lodi Public Library
Computer, Internet and Wireless Access Policy; and technology protection measures.
Mayor Chandler made a motion, second by Council Member Kuehne, to accept the Library Internet
Safety-CIPA Compliance update.
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
H-3 Receive Presentation Regarding Updates on Lodi Access Center (CD)
Neighborhood Services Manager Jennifer Rhyne provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Lodi
Access Center. Specific topics of discussion included recent accomplishments, temporary emergency
shelter, information on services provided, neighborhood cleanup, client utilization of services, success
stories, Lodi Ambassador Program, graphics of the Access Center, and next steps.
Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi stated that it had been a challenging project and thanked staff and all members
involved in the success of the Lodi Access Center.
Council Member Khan concurred with Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi that this project was challenging and
thanked staff for their work.
Council Member Kuehne expressed that he was proud of the Inner City Action team running the Access
Shelter and thanked everyone for their continued effort on the project.
Mayor Chandler commented on the success of the Access Center and thanked Inner City Action
Council Member Nakanishi expressed his happiness with the presentation and asked if other shelters
within San Joaquin County are at capacity.
Community Development Director Della Monica stated that, while it is difficult to speak on behalf of other
shelters, the City of Lodi shelter is reaching capacity due to weather conditions.
Neighborhood Services Manager Rhyne provided a status update on other homeless shelters within San
Joaquin County.
H-4 Presentation to Receive Information Regarding Street Sweeping and On-Street Parking Options
.(PW)
Street Superintendent Jesse Barnett provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding street sweeping and
on-street parking options. Specific topics of discussion included importance of sweeping, factors which
hinder street sweeping, sweeper operation stats, sweeper zones, recommended plan, sweeper day
parking pilot, suggested pilot locations, and needs for a successful program.
Council discussion ensued with Public Works Director Charlie Swimley and Street Superintendent Barnett
regarding the impact of abandoned vehicles on street sweeping, impacts of traffic on street sweeping
schedules, current street sweeping schedule, possible areas in which to implement pilot program for
removal of cars on street sweeping days, and inclusion of alleyways into the program.
H-5 Adopt Resolution Approving Compensation and Other Benefits for Confidential General Services
Employees for the Period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025 (ISD)
Deputy City Manager Keys provided a report regarding the compensation and benefits for Confidential
General Services employees. Specific topics of discussion included term of agreement, the amount of
wage adjustment, changes to medical and dental benefits, and addition of fixed holiday.
Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi made a motion, second by Council Member Khan, to adopt Resolution No.
2022-284 approving the compensation and other benefits for Confidential General Services employees
for the period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025.
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
H-6 Adopt Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 2021-12 and Approving Benefit Modification for
Council Members (ISD)
Deputy City Manager Keys provided a report regarding benefit modifications for Council
Members. Specific topics of discussion included changes to medical and dental benefits to match staff
benefits.
Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi made a motion, second by Council Member Kuehne, to adopt Resolution No.
2022-285 rescinding Resolution No. 2021-12 and approving benefit modification for Council Members.
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
H-7 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Revise Current Abatement Fee Schedule and
Execute Two-Year Professional Services Agreements with 1) Alan Spragg General Construction, 2),
Baylor Service, Inc., 3) NorCal Construction, 4) 5 Star Construction, and 5) Jim Thorpe Oil for
Rotating Abatement Contractor List; and Further Authorize City Manager to Execute Two Two-Year
Extension Options with Each Contractor with Total Contracts Not to Exceed Six Years or $40,000
Per Year (CD),
Chief Building Official Dennis Canright provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the abatement fee
schedule for the rotating contractor list. Specific topics of discussion included the current fee schedule,
proposed fee schedule, and staff recommendation.
Discussion ensued between Council Member Nakanishi and City Manager Schwabauer regarding the
number of contracts, total amount allocated to complete abatement work, and recuperation of the funds
used.
Council Member Khan made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to adopt Resolution No.
2022-286 authorizing the City Manager to revise the current Abatement Fee Schedule and execute two-
year Professional Services Agreements with 1) Alan Spragg General Construction, 2) Baylor Service, Inc.,
3) NorCal Construction, 4) 5 Star Construction, and 5) Jim Thorpe Oil for the rotating abatement
contractor list; and further authorizing the City Manager to execute two two-year extension options with
each contractor with total contracts not to exceed six years or $40,000 per year.
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
Ordinances — None
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:24 p.m.
ATTEST:
Olivia Nashed
City Clerk