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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - April 8, 19934 CITY OF 2ODI Hutchins Street Square 125 S. Hutchins St., Lodi 1 4 ,.., AGENL-.'- SPECIAL MEETING ,Date: December 20,1994 Time: 7:00 p.m.. 4 For information regarding this Agenda please contact Jennifer M. Perrin City Clerk Telephone: (209) 333-6702 f A A. Roll call B. Discussion of solutions to neighborhood problems C. Comments by the public on non -agenda items D. Adjournment Pursuant to Section 54956.2(a) of the Government Code of the State of Califomia, this Agenda was posted at least 72 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting at a place freely accessible to the public 24 hours a day. Jfifer M. I- rrin Ci Clerk .1 1CITYCLRMFORMSNGNI2I20 DOC 112819.1 f c HOW TO SPOT POS 1LE CRIMINAL ACTIVITY IN ` R NEIGHBORHOOD More than normal foot or vehicle traffic visiting a residence for short periods of time (5 minutes or less) is often associated with drug activity. You can help by keeping a log of the occurrences, recording the date, time, license number, and description of observed activity, then provide all pertinent information to the Lodi Police Department. You may mail information to: Lodi Police Department Attn: Narcotics Unit 230 W. Elm Street Lodi, CA 95240 Mark the outside of your envelope confidential. You may remain anonymous but list the address where activity occurs. Beware of door to door sales of property with prices that seem too good to be true. All door to door solicitors should show their Lodi City Solicitors License and, if none is produced, you should report this. Report groups of people wearing similar clothing that may indicate gang affiliations if their actions cause concern of potential threat to other citizen's or property. When juveniles are observed with spray paint cans or large marking pens, those items are graffiti tools and may be reported. Report strange occurrences such as: 1) Numerous unusual hang-up phone calls. 2) Unfamiliar people who appear to be loitering in the area. 3) Unfamiliar vehicles circulating or parked and cause concern. 4) Exchange of money or small packages. 5) Strange odors such as either, rotten eggs, and acetone smells. 6) Children with sums of money or property they can not explain. WHO TO CALL? 911 Crime in progress calls (Emergency situations only) 333-6727 Lodi Police Department (Non -Emergency situations) 333-6726 Operations Division Commander 333-6730 Shift Watch Commander 333-6882 Investigations Division ask for: 333-6882 Captain, Support Division Commander 333-6881 Detective I.t, Complaints, Assaults 333-6880 Detective Sgt, Narcotics & Gangs 333-6863 Crime Prevention, Neighborhood Watch Crimestoppers - You will remain anonymous and may receive a reward up to "1,000 for information that helps solve crimes that have been committed. 333-6771 368-8848 Eastside Improvement Committee - Works with neighbors and individuals throughout Lodi work to rid their neighborhood of crimir.il activity, blight and increase neighborhood solidarity. WORKING TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE 4 AGENDA EASTSIDE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE Thursday, April 8, 1993 Loel Center Time: 6:30 P.M. 105 S. Washington St. A. Statement of Purpose B. Introduction of 15 -member steering committee C. Donations from the public D. Announcements and acknowledgements E. Treasurer's Report F. NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH Presentation - Mary Fuhs, CSO Lodi Police Department G. Questions and Answers H. CRIMESTOPPERS Presentation Marilyn Cook, President Board of Directors Capt. Jerry Adams, Lodi Police Department I. Questions and Answers J. SAFE STREETS Presentation - Sgt. Mike Reis Crime Prevention Supervisor Stockton Police Department K. Questions and Answers L. Adjournment THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Tuesday, February 2,1993 — Lodi Newa•.SesUael — 3 Council to.consider eastsidetask force will be available to disabled residents who can - dot get'insids city hall. Also on the agenda: • A public hearing to consider an update of Development Impact Mitigation Fees. Adopted In 1991. the city's Development Impact Mitiga- tion Fee Program provides for an annual update of the fees. ■ An urgency ordinance to modify the fran- chise fee for solid -waste disposal. Councilmem- bers are expected to reduce the franchise' fee Brom 8 percent to 6 percent. ■ Renewal of a service agreement with the city's" thirdpaity workers compensation admin- istrator.. • • A report on truck parking and travel on city straeta;Srbieh oouncilmembers are expected to review. They will consider setting a public hearing for March 3 to discuss possible changes in city ordinances that affect truck parking and travel. Councilmembers will meet Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Carnegie Forum, 306 W. Pine St. By Tamura Adan* .cilmembers by�ich she hopes such a task News -Sentinel staff wrier force will operate.. : Snyder, a landlord of property on the east - Since she asked city councilmembers two side, wants the task force to show other prop - weeks ago to sanction a task force to save Lodi's arty owners how property values rise and main- eastaide from blight, rime and drugs, Virginia tenance costa go down when rentals are prop - Snyder bas been receiving support from the eriy managed. community. She wants to give eaataide business owners a If easteide residents will convert the verbal pat on the bads and said them the same mes- support into action, I believe within a few years sage — that if conditions in their neighborhoods well see significant improvement in our east- get better, business will, too. side neighborhoods," Snyder recently wrote in a • letter to city councilmembers. Ideally, she explained, the task force will re - At the council's Jan. 20 meeting, the long - reflect support from eastside churches and will time east Oak Street resident asked officials to reflect I.odi's ethnic diversity. help her form a task force to save the area of "We don't have a lot to lase by trying," tiny- Lodi nyLodi located east of Sacramento Street and der said.' Things are getting worse every year." south of Turner Road from further deteriora- In other business, eouncilmembers are ex tion. pected to approve the purchase of two Telecom - 'The eastside is turning into a big slum," munications Devices for the Deaf — one for the Snyder told councilmembers. Dial -A -Ride dispatch office and one for the City Council is expected Wednesday night to die- Hall switchboard. They also will discuss the cuss the formation of a task force. purchase of a vandal -proof outdoor phone that Snyder has spelled out guidelines for coun- will ring directly inside City Hall. The prone • Irritated? Frustrated? Angry? Ready to Explode? You're not alone. Whether it's an argu- ment with a friend, irritation because a driver cuts in front of you. a disagree- ment about the hest way to do a job — contlict is a part of everyday life. Conflict produces stress, hurts friend- ships, and causes injury and death. ‘S'e can't always avoid conflict, but %ve can leant to manage it That way, we use conflict to improve our lives and to learn from past mistakes. WHAT SHELLS ARE NEEDED TO MANAGE PERSONAL CONFLICT? ✓ ! hrcic►strmclrng your own leclrnrs about conflict 'This means recognizing your "triggers," words or actions that immediately provoke an emotional response, like anger. it could he a facial expression, a tone of voice, a pointing Linger, a certain phrase. Once you know your "triggers.' you can better control your emo.1ons. ✓ Active listening Go beyond hearing just words and try to understand what the other person is saying. Listen carefully, instead of thinking about what you're going to say next. Active listening requires concentration and body language that says you are pay- ing attention. ✓ Generating options for resolving a con- flict Many people can think of only two ways to manage con- flict — fighting or avoiding the problem. Take a step back. Get the facts straight, brainstorm all ideas that might help resolve the argument, and dis- cuss the4 pros, cons, and consequences. MOVING AWAY FROM CONFRONTATION AND TOWARD AGREEMENT ✓ Look at your response to conflict. If your style isn't working — you're left with raging emotions which lead to more problems — try to change. ✓ State your needs and define the problem. Talk about the issues with- out insulting or blaming the other per- son. Don't state your position; that's simply your solution to the problem. Compare what is said (position) with what is really meant (needs). ✓ Together, discuss various ways of meeting needs or solving the prob- lem. Be flexible and open-minded. ✓ Decide who will be responsible for specific actions after reaching agree- ment on a plan. IF YOU CAN'T WORK IT OUT... GET HELP 'ay mediation. Courts, schools, and businesses are turning more and more to mediation to resolve disputes. Mediation relieves the backlog in overburdened , courts, and people often are more satis- fied with the results. Mediators do not make decisions for people — they help people make their own decisions. In mediation sessions, a neutral third person (or persons) helps the parties in conflict resolve their problem. Mediators should be detached and unbiased. They may be professionals or volunteers who have undergone intensive training. Mediators do not dictate a settlement; they encourage dialog, provide guidance, and help the parties define areas of agree- ment and disagreement. A mediation session is confidential. 7hj arbitration. In arbitration, a neutral third party acts as a judge. Disputing parties agree on an arbitrator who then hears evidence from all sides, asks questions, and hands down a decision. Usually, the arbitrator's decision is final. Some arbitration programs use a panel of arbitrators who decide the outcome of a complaint by majority vote. 7Yy an ombudsman. An ombudsman is hired by and works within an institution. The ombudsman's job is to investigate complaints from the public against the institution, make recommendations, and try to resolve problems. He or she has no enforcement power, but must use reason and persuasion to convince management that certain policies or practices should he changed. Newspapers, television and radio stations. government agencies, health care systems, and educational sys- tems otter use ombudsmen. J .d. J 41 r J JJ .i 4 s .+1, J .J J .. 11 • 1 COMMUNICATION TIPS ✓ (;hoose a convenient time. ✓ I'Ian ahead. ✓ ]alk directly. ✓ Don't blame or name -call. ✓ (•iv' itlfi,rrnation. ✓ Listen. ✓ Show that you are listening. ✓ "Talk it through ✓ Work on a solution. ✓ Follow through. J JJJJrJ J�1 J�J1 1+—JJ JL.4 1..1.1. WHERE TO FIND HELP ✓ Schools, colleges, universities. ✓ Loral or state consumer protection of lire's. ✓ (:unmiliniIV or neighborhood dispute resolution centers ✓ 1.oeal government - district attorney, small claims court, family services. ✓ Better Business Bureau. ✓ Private organizations listed m the tele- phone directory's yellow pages under arbitration or mediation services. V Law school legal clinics. FOR INFORMATION National Institute for Dispute Resolution 1726 M Street, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20036 202-466-4764 National Association for Mediation in Education (NAME) 205 Hampshire !louse University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA 01003 413-545-2462 Community Board Program, Inc. 1540 Market Street, Suite 490 San I'rancisco, CA 94102 -115-552-12.50 Crime Prevention Tips From National Crime Prevention Council 1700 K Street, NW, Second Floor Washington, DC 20006-3817 and The National Citizens' Crime Prevention CanLl,a11v is substantially funded by the Bureau of .1 ust u r Assistance. Office of .Iusue a Programs, l!.5. 1)' p.trtment of Justice Orwaliped tie Mail by ►rwmtlem trpgiffiggie cum ki Muni* with Idl imima,:j MOTOROLA MAKING PEACE Tips on Managing Conflict I • CITIZEN CONTACT SURVEY r. 3 APPROXIMATE AREA/LOCATION: CITIZEN'S NAME (Optional): ADDRESS/PHONE # (Optional): TYPE OF CONTACT: AREA CONCERNS/PROBLEMS: POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS/ COURSE OF ACTION: DOES CITIZEN WISH ADDITIONAL CONTACT? n Yes ❑ No If yes, complete below CONTACT REGARDING: OFFICER RECOMMENDS FOLLOW-UP CONTACT BY: ❑ Detectives ❑ Narcotics 0 Gang Unit Crime Prevention 7 Other (specify) OFFICER'S NAME: DATE: OFFICER'S COMMENTS: