HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 16, 2023LODI CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2023
C-1 Call to Order / Roll Call
The City Council Closed Session meeting of August 16, 2023, was called to order by Mayor Hothi at 6:00 p.m.
Present: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Craig, and Mayor Hothi
Absent: Council Member Yepez
Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, Interim City Attorney Lucchesi, and Assistant City Clerk Farris
C-2 Announcement of Closed Session
a) Public Employment —Regarding One Position — Conference with Human Resources Manager Adele
Post Regarding Recruitment of City Attorney Pursuant to Government Code §54957
b) Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation — Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to
Government Code §54956.9(d).(2)_(One Potential Case),
c) Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d).Q:
(Employee Line of Duty Death - Benjamin Gloff, Workers' Compensation Claim No. COL240005)
C-3 Adjourn to Closed Session
At 6:01 p.m., Mayor Hothi adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the above matters. The
Closed Session adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
C-4 Return to Open Session / Disclosure of Action
At 7:00, Mayor Hothi reconvened the City Council meeting, and Interim City Attorney Lucchesi disclosed the
following actions.
Items C -2a), C -2b), and C -2c) were discussion and direction, with no reportable action.
A. Call to Order / Roll Call
The Regular City Council meeting of August 16, 2023, was called to order by Mayor Hothi at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Craig, and Mayor Hothi
Absent: Council Member Yepez
Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, Interim City Attorney Lucchesi, and Assistant City Clerk Farris
B. Presentations
B-1 National Children's Vision and Learning Month Proclamation (CLK)
Mayor Hothi presented a proclamation to Dr. Bill Henshaw proclaiming the month of August 2023 as Children's
Vision and Learning Month in the City of Lodi. Dr. Henshaw said a few words regarding the importance of
good vision to learning and shared photos of children in the learning environment.
B-2 National Breast Feeding Awareness Month Proclamation (CLK)
Mayor Hothi presented a proclamation to Olivia Millan, WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator with Community
Medical Centers, proclaiming August 2023 as Breast Feeding Awareness Month in the City of Lodi. Ms. Millan
said a few words regarding the importance of breastfeeding and providing support to mothers who desire to
breastfeed.
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.
Council Member Nakanishi made a motion, second by Council Member Bregman, 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 Bregman, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Craig, and Mayor Hothi
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Yepez
C-1 Receive Register of Claims for July 14, 2023 through July 27, 2023 in the Total Amount of
11,298,841.17 (FIN)
Claims were approved in the amount of $11,298,841.17.
C-2 Approve Minutes (CLK),
The minutes of June 13, 2023 (Shirtsleeve Session), July 19, 2023 (Regular Meeting), August 2, 2023
(Shirtsleeve Session), and August 8, 2023 (Shirtsleeve Session) were approved as written.
C-3 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Purchase Chevy Silverado 2500HD 2WD with Service
Body,, from Future Chevrolet, of Sacramento ( 60,000)_(PW)
This item was pulled at the request of Council Member Bregman.
Council Member Bregman explained for the public why the City was purchasing the truck from Sacramento
rather than a local dealer.
Mayor Pro Tempore Craig made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to adopt Resolution No.
2023-165 authorizing the City Manager to purchase a Chevy Silverado 2500HD 2WD with service body, from
Future Chevrolet, of Sacramento, in the amount of $60,000.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Craig, and Mayor Hothi
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Yepez
NOTE: Items C-3, C-4, C-5, C-11, C-12, C-13, and C-18 were voted on together, following discussion and
public comment.
C-4 Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for 2023 Pavement Resurfacing Project
and Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Award Contract to Lowest Responsive Bidder
($1,200,000), Execute Change Orders ($1 00,000)and Appropriate Funds (L1 300
This item was pulled at the request of Council Member Bregman.
Council Member Bregman noted that complaints are received about potholes and that this item is for paving
repairs.
Mayor Pro Tempore Craig made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to approve the specifications
and authorized advertisement for bids for the 2023 Pavement Resurfacing Project and adopted Resolution No.
2023-166 authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to the lowest responsive bidder, in an amount not
to exceed $1,200,000, execute change orders in an amount not to exceed $100,000, and appropriate funds in
the amount of $1,300,000.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Craig, and Mayor Hothi
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Yepez
NOTE: Items C-3, C-4, C-5, C-11, C-12, C-13, and C-18 were voted on together, following discussion and
public comment.
C-5 Adopt Resolution Authorizing CityManager to Execute Professional Services Agreement with ICF
Consulting, LLC, of Sacramento, for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Master Plan Services
( 233,000)_(EU).
This item was pulled at the request of Council Member Bregman.
Council Member Bregman asked for information regarding the need for infrastructure. Electric Utility Director
Jeff Berkheimer explained the State mandate which includes the 2030 deadline for electric vehicle fleets for
the City and for local industrial and commercial customers and the need for infrastructure to charge those
vehicles.
Mayor Pro Tempore Craig made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to adopt Resolution No.
2023-167 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with ICF Consulting,
LLC, of Sacramento, for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Master Plan services, in the amount of
$233,000.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Craig, and Mayor Hothi
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Yepez
NOTE: Items C-3, C-4, C-5, C-11, C-12, C-13, and C-18 were voted on together, following discussion and
public comment.
C-6 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Professional Services Agreement with Flynn
Resource Consultants, Inc., of Discovery Bay, for 230kV Transmission Grid Intertie Support Services for
Five Years ( 235,000)_(EU)
Adopted Resolution No. 2023-168 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement
with Flynn Resource Consultants, Inc., of Discovery Bay, for 230kV transmission grid intertie support services
for five years, in the amount of $235,000.
C-7 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Waive Bid Process and Execute Professional Services
Agreement with Garland/DBS, Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio, for MUS Administration Building Roof Repair
Project ( 201,949), Utilizing U.S. Communities Contract No. PW1925 and Appropriate Funds ($40,000)
(PW)
Adopted Resolution No. 2023-169 authorizing the City Manager to waive the bid process and execute a
Professional Services Agreement with Garland/DBS, Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio, for the MUS Administration
Building Roof Repair Project, in the amount of $201,949, utilizing U.S. Communities Contract No. PW1925,
and appropriating funds in the amount of $40,000.
C-8 Adopt Resolution Authorizing CityManager to Execute Amendment No. 7 to Professional Services
Agreement with Civil Hydro Tech, LLC, of Sunnyvale, for Central, Western, Southern, and Northern
Plumes Groundwater Monitoring, Sampling, and Reporting Services ($71,920), andAppropriate Funds
( 71,920)_(PW)
Adopted Resolution No. 2023-170 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 7 to the
Professional Services Agreement with Civil Hydro Tech, LLC, of Sunnyvale, for Central, Western, Southern,
and Northern Plumes groundwater monitoring, sampling, and reporting services, in the amount of $71,920, and
appropriating funds in the amount of $71,920.
C-9 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Professional Services Agreement with USALCO,
of Baltimore,Maryland, for Surface Water Treatment Facility Chemical Supply_( 225,000)_(PW)
Adopted Resolution No. 2023-171 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement
with USALCO, of Baltimore, Maryland, for Surface Water Treatment Facility chemical supply, in the amount of
$225,000.
C-10 Adopt Resolution Authorizing CityManager to Execute Ten-Year Purchasing Agreement with Axon
Enterprise, Inc., of Scottsdale, Arizona, for Body-Worn Cameras, Taser Devices, Subscription,
Maintenance, and Licensing-(Not to Exceed $2,218,953.76)_(PD)
Adopted Resolution No. 2023-172 authorizing the City Manager to execute a ten-year Purchasing Agreement
with Axon Enterprise, Inc., of Scottsdale, Arizona, for body-worn cameras, Taser devices, subscription,
maintenance, and licensing, in an amount not to exceed $2,218,953.76.
C-11 Adopt Resolution Authorizing CityManager to Execute Agreement for Automatic/Mutual Aid between
City of Lodi and Woodbridge Fire District (FD)
This item was pulled at the request of Mayor Pro Tempore Craig.
Mayor Pro Tempore Craig asked Fire Chief Ken Johnson to explain the need for this agreement. Fire Chief
Johnson explained the relation to the Council's strategic goal of collaboration with neighboring fire departments
and districts. Deputy Fire Chief Tim Ortegel further explained the benefits of mutual aid, the provision of
backup resources, and the ability to provide faster response.
Mayor Pro Tempore Craig made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to adopt Resolution No.
2023-173 authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for automatic/mutual aid between the City of
Lodi and Woodbridge Fire District.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Craig, and Mayor Hothi
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Yepez
NOTE: Items C-3, C-4, C-5, C-11, C-12, C-13, and C-18 were voted on together, following discussion and
public comment.
C-12 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Enter into Memorandum of Understanding with Housing
Authority of County of San Joaquin and a Disposition and Development Agreement with Delta
Community Developers Corp., a Housing Authority Nonprofit Affiliate, and Any Other Associated
Documents in a Form Acceptable to City Attorney to Transfer Title of City Asset to Develop 108 Units of
Senior Affordable Housing Adjacent to Salas Park at Century Boulevard Right-of-Way_(CD)
This item was pulled at the request of Mayor Pro Tempore Craig.
Discussion ensued with Mayor Pro Tempore Craig, Council Member Nakanishi, and City Manager Schwabauer
regarding the disposal of City property, the State Surplus Land Act, history of providing for affordable housing
within the City, local funding criteria for the project, valuation of property being considered the City's
contribution, no liability or costs to the City for the project, and the provision of workforce housing with ten units
reserved for seniors and veterans.
Mayor Pro Tempore Craig made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to adopt Adopted Resolution
No. 2023-174 authorizing the City Manager to enter into Memorandum of Understanding with Housing
Authority of County of San Joaquin and a Disposition and Development Agreement with Delta Community
Developers Corp., a Housing Authority Nonprofit Affiliate, and any other associated documents in a form
acceptable to the City Attorney to transfer the title of a City asset to develop 108 units of senior affordable
housing adjacent to Salas Park at Century Boulevard right-of-way.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Craig, and Mayor Hothi
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Yepez
NOTE: Items C-3, C-4, C-5, C-11, C-12, C-13, and C-18 were voted on together, following discussion and
public comment.
C-13 Adopt Resolution Authorizing CityManager to Execute All Agreements Necessary to Complete
22 South Main Street Transitional Housing Project in Form Acceptable by City Attorney_(Collective
Amount Not to Exceed $550,000) and Waive Formal Bid Process for All Agreements Associated with
this Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Grant Funded Project (CD)
This item was pulled at the request of Council Member Bregman.
Council Member Bregman spoke regarding the incentivization of people to work, the use of grants rather than
General Funds, and the need to help the citizens of Lodi.
City Manager Schwabauer stressed the need to move forward with this item due to the deadline for the
expenditure of the grant funds
Mayor Pro Tempore Craig noted that this item has been on the agenda previously to provide ample opportunity
for public comment.
City Manager Schwabauer noted that citizens of Lodi will have the first opportunity for the housing.
Ceasar Trevino, a member of the public, presented a claim (filed) on behalf of the displaced residents of the
hotel.
City Manager Schwabauer noted that the City had offered housing options at two different locations for Mr.
Trevino.
Council Member Bregman noted that he had intended to pull Item C-12.
Discussion ensued with Council Member Bregman and City Manager Schwabauer regarding City assistance to
Mr. Trevino and the services of Inner City Action.
Mayor Pro Tempore Craig made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to adopt Resolution No.
2023-175 authorizing the City Manager to execute all agreements necessary to complete the 22 South Main
Street Transitional Housing Project in a form acceptable by the City Attorney, in a collective amount not to
exceed $550,000, and waive the formal bid process for all agreements associated with this Health Plan of San
Joaquin (HPSJ) grant -funded project.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Craig, and Mayor Hothi
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Yepez
NOTE: Items C-3, C-4, C-5, C-11, C-12, C-13, and C-18 were voted on together, following discussion and
public comment.
C-14 Adopt Resolution PartiallyAccepting Lumina Subdivision, Unit No. 1 (Tract No. 4121) Public
Improvements, Amending Traffic Resolution No. 97-148 by Approving Two -Way Stop Control on
Amarone Drive at Labrusca Drive and Multi -Way Stop Control at Labrusca Drive and Kordia Avenue
Adopted Resolution No. 2023-176 partially accepting Lumina Subdivision, Unit No. 1 (Tract No. 4121) public
improvements, amending Traffic Resolution No. 97-148 by approving a two-way stop control on Amarone Drive
at Labrusca Drive and a multi -way stop control at Labrusca Drive and Kordia Avenue.
C-15 Accept Monthly Protocol Account Report (CLK)
Accepted the Monthly Protocol Account Report.
C-16 Adopt Resolution Approving City of Lodi Pay Schedule Dated August 16, 2023
Adopted Resolution No. 2023-177 approving the City of Lodi Pay Schedule dated August 16, 2023.
C-17 Set Public Hearing for September 6, 2023 to Consider Adopting Resolution Approving 2022-23
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation
Report (CAPER)_(CD)
Set a public hearing for September 6, 2023 to consider adopting a resolution approving the 2022-23
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
(CAPER).
C-18 Set Public Hearing for September 6, 2023 to Consider Adopting Resolution Approving Revised Planning
Division -Related Fees for Fiscal Year 2023/24 with Fees Effective Thirty Days Following Authorization of
Resolution (CD)
This item was pulled at the request of Mayor Pro Tempore Craig.
City Manager Schwabauer confirmed staff will provide a presentation and information regarding the fees at the
public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tempore Craig made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to set public hearing for
September 6, 2023 to consider adopting a resolution approving revised Planning Division -related fees for
Fiscal Year 2023/24 with fees effective thirty days following authorization of resolution.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Craig, and Mayor Hothi
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Yepez
NOTE: Items C-3, C-4, C-5, C-11, C-12, C-13, and C-18 were voted on together, following discussion and
public comment.
D. Comments by the Public on Non -Agenda Items
Lyndsy Davis, a member of the public, spoke regarding traffic safety at Central Avenue and Poplar Street.
Leticia Galvan, representing the Luis G. Alvarez Jr. Rewards for Justice, spoke regarding their upcoming
fundraising dinner and provided a handout for Council (filed).
Eric Stubbert, Lodi Academy Principal, spoke regarding concerns about traffic safety near the school.
Donna Ramacciotti, a member of the public, spoke regarding traffic safety at Central Avenue and Poplar Street
and offered condolences to the family of the City employee recently killed in that area.
Public Works Director Charlie Swimley stated that staff takes traffic safety seriously and have done intersection
analysis and speed surveys in the area. He invited those with concerns to meet with him and City staff.
Mayor Pro Tempore Craig stated she drives in that area nearly every day and stated cars frequently run stop
signs and delivery trucks block the road.
Robby Van Arsdale, a member of the public, spoke regarding the traffic and buses on Central Avenue.
E. Comments by the City Council Members on Non -Agenda Items
None.
F. Comments by the City Manager on Non -Agenda Items
City Manager Schwabauer addressed the traffic safety concerns.
G. Public Hearings
G-1 Public Hearing to Consider Adopting Resolution Setting Future Solid Waste Rates Pursuant to
Proposition 218 for Residential Customers (PW)
Notice thereof having been published according to law, an affidavit of which publication is on file in the office of
the City Clerk, Mayor Hothi called for the public hearing to consider adopting a resolution setting future solid
waste rates pursuant to Proposition 218 for residential customers.
Public Works Director Charlie Swimley provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding solid waste rates for
residential customers. Specific topics of discussion included SB 1383 basics, mandated service changes,
current residential rate structure, overage and contamination trends, community outreach and education,
Proposition 218 rate setting process, proposed residential plan, proposed residential rate structure, local rate
comparisons, additional services, community benefits, public hearing and protest procedure, and
recommended action.
Mayor Hothi opened the public hearing for public comment 8:30 p.m.
Barbara Koteles, a member of the public, spoke regarding cart sizes.
Mark Wilcox, a member of the public, spoke regarding cart sizes and the need to bill according to use.
John Slaughterback, a member of the public, spoke regarding his disapproval of the additional funds for City
staff and street repairs and the need for discounts for low-income customers.
Frank Taormina, a member of the public, spoke regarding the unfunded State mandate, sorting garbage, and
homes which do not have yard waste and utilize garbage disposals for waste.
Claire Lima, a member of the public, spoke in protest of the rates and questioned where the income from the
compost sale would go.
Donna Ramacciotti, a member of the public, spoke regarding the problem of the homeless going through trash
containers.
Rich Ozminkowski, a member of the public, spoke regarding time running out to implement the program,
questioned why the increase was occurring now when the program would begin in March, recent CPI -based
increases and upcoming CPI -based increases, and the confusion on recycling with the need for increased
education.
Nick (no last name given), a member of the public, spoke regarding the confusion on recycling and the
possibility of the availability of QR codes to distribute information.
Tara Belone, a member of the public, spoke regarding composting, the need for more education, and the
possibility of opting out.
There being no further public comments, Mayor Hothi closed the public hearing at 9:01 p.m.
City Manager Schwabauer addressed the concerns presented by the public.
Assistant City Clerk Farris reported that the number of protests needed to constitute a majority protest was
9,906, based on 19,810 customer accounts served by the City as of the date of the public hearing. The number
of protests received was 83. Because this number was clearly insufficient for a majority protest, it was
determined that there was an absence of a majority protest, and therefore, the protests received were deemed
valid without further examination. In the absence of a majority protest, the Council was able to proceed on
Agenda Item G-1.
City Manager Schwabauer pointed out the compliance deadline and noted that there are no other options,
other than reducing City services to pay for the program.
Discussion ensued with Council Member Bregman and Public Works Director Swimley regarding the legacy
rate for the current 20 -gallon cart users.
Mayor Pro Tempore Craig spoke regarding education and outreach, the availability of backyard service,
auditing, and annual performance review, and further commended the legacy rate.
Council Member Nakanishi noted for the public that staff has been working for months on this item and that it is
a State mandated program.
Mayor Pro Tempore Craig made a motion, second by Council Member Bregman, to adopt Resolution No.
2023-178 setting future solid waste rates pursuant to Proposition 218 for residential customers.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Craig, and Mayor Hothi
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Yepez
H. Regular Calendar
H-1 Adopt Resolution Authorizing CityManager to Execute Amended and Restated Franchise Agreement
with USA Waste Service of California, Inc., dba Central Valley Waste Services, for Solid Waste
Collection, Recycling, and Organic Waste Collection and Processing Services in City of Lodi (PW)
Public Works Director Charlie Swimley provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the amended and
restated franchise agreement for solid waste collection, recycling, and organic waste collection and processing
services. Specific topics of discussion included contract timeline, proposed contract terms, Waste
Management performance review, community outreach and education, approved residential rate structure,
proposed residential plan, additional services, community benefits, SB 1383 compliance, and recommended
action.
Discussion ensued with Council Member Nakanishi, Public Works Director Swimley, and Interim City Attorney
Lucchesi regarding overages, the ability to request previous service level in the absence of violations for 12
months, and complaints being addressed within 48 hours.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Craig, Vanessa Barberis, of Waste Management, explained that with the
additional trucks needed for weekly pickup, a Citywide re-route will take place with the day of the week for
pickup changing for some customers, however, residents will be notified with postcards and auto -dial
messages.
Council Member Nakanishi made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Craig, to adopt Resolution No.
2023-179 authorizing the City Manager to execute amended and restated franchise agreement with USA
Waste Service of California, Inc., dba Central Valley Waste Services, for solid waste collection, recycling, and
organic waste collection and processing services in City of Lodi.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Craig, and Mayor Hothi
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Bregman, and Council Member Yepez
NOTE: Prior to the motion, Council Member Bregman left the dais and was unavailable for the vote. He
returned to the dais at 9:40 p.m., prior to the start of the presentation for Item H-2.
H-2 Receive Initial Presentation and First Year -to -Date Report from Community Improvement Division of
Community Development Department (CD)
Community Development Director John Della Monica provided a short introduction.
Chief Building Official Dennis Canright provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Community
Improvement Division's year-to-date report. Specific topics of discussion included goals, introduction of
Division, enforcement tools, zone map, proactive streets, and summary of cases.
In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Chief Building Official Canright stated the Community Improvement
Division returned to the Community Development Department about 18 months ago.
Mayor Pro Tempore Craig requested a map showing the location of open cases on the next report.
Discussion ensued with Mayor Pro Tempore Craig, Chief Building Official Canright, and Interim City Attorney
Lucchesi regarding notices, contact information, standard forms, and the ability to extend deadlines if property
owners are working on resolving the issues.
Community Development Director Della Monica noted that this is the first report presented to Council and that
future reports will appear on the Consent Calendar.
Council Member Bregman made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to receive initial
presentation and first year-to-date report from the Community Improvement Division of the Community
Development Department.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Craig, and Mayor Hothi
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Yepez
H-3 Adopt Resolution Approving New Classification, Salary Range and Job Description of Assistant City
Manager, Reclassification of DeputyCity Manager/Internal Services Director to Assistant City Manager,
and Adding one Assistant City Manager Position and Deleting One Deputy City Manager Position in
CityManager's Budget (HR)
City Manager Schwabauer provided a presentation regarding the new classification of Assistant City Manager.
Specific topics of discussion included justification for the reclassification and the increased responsibility
assumed by the current Deputy City Manager/Internal Services Director.
Council Member Bregman made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to adopt Resolution No.
2023-180 approving the new classification, salary range and job description of the Assistant City Manager,
reclassification of the Deputy City Manager/Internal Services Director to Assistant City Manager, and adding
one Assistant City Manager position and deleting one Deputy City Manager position in the City Manager's
budget.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Craig, and Mayor Hothi
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Yepez
Ordinances
1-1 Adopt Ordinance No. 2017 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 Amending Section 17.34.070, 'Standards for Specific Types of Signs,' by
Revising the Development Standards of Subsection (F) 'Programmable Electronic Signs"' (CLK)
Council Member Nakanishi made a motion, second by Council Member Bregman, to approve (following
reading of the title) waiving of the reading of the ordinance in full and adopt and order to print Ordinance No.
2017 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 Amending
Section 17.34.070, 'Standards for Specific Types of Signs,' by Revising the Development Standards of
Subsection (F) 'Programmable Electronic Signs,"' which was introduced at a regular meeting of the Lodi City
Council held August 2, 2023.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Bregman, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Craig, and Mayor Hothi
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Yepez
NOTE: Due to technical difficulties, the City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all voiced their votes).
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:59 p.m. in
memory of Public Works employee Ben Gloff, who was killed in the line of duty on August 3, 2023.
ATTEST:
Pamela M. Farris
Assistant City Clerk