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K. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBER. ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Land reported that at the last San Joaquin County Partnership meeting there
was a lengthy discussion on proposed mitigation fees for the county. The county is proposing
a traffic mitigation fee and a public facility fee. if the fees are implemented they would add a
17% increase in fees for building a single-family residence and 21% for a multi -family
residence. Still pending are additional fees for mitigating the loss of agricultural land and
addressing air quality. Mr. Land noted that if Lodi does not participate in these fees by the
county they could amend the City's tax sharing contract. San Joaquin County Partnership has
done a comparative analysis report on this matter. Mr. Land asked that this topic be placed
on a future Shirtsleeve Session as soon as possible.
Council Member Land stated that he and his wife recently took infant CPR classes and he
encouraged others to do so as well.
Council Member Land recalled that in the early 1990s during budget difficulties Council took a
10% pay cut to $450 a month. He suggested that the same be done now and asked that the
matter be placed on the December 17 City Council agenda for discussion. He thanked
employees who participated in the Voluntary Time Off Program and asked Deputy City
Manager Keeter to relay his gratitude to employees.
Mayor Pro Tempore Howard announced that the San Joaquin Council of Governments is now
located at 555 East Weber Avenue in Stockton. Ms. Howard stated that she welcomed 120
Tokay High School students this morning who were participating in the Student Problem
Identification Resolving It Together (SPIRIT) program. The program takes place over a two-
day period and participants will identify problems and areas for improvement at Tokay High
School, determine resolutions and make recommendations to the principal. Twenty five
students will be elected to a governing board and meet on a monthly basis with the principal to
continue to work toward the goals.
• Council Member Hansen reported that yesterday he attended the Community Partnership
meeting. Lodi is one of three Community Partnership sites that have coordinated county
agencies and are working together to provide assistance to families.
• Mayor Hitchcock thanked Ms. Hennecke's second grade class at Reese Elementary School
and Mrs. Hood's class and all of the third grade classes at Washington Elementary School
who sent her notes regarding a recent presentation she provided them at the Carnegie
Forum. She reminded citizens that a representative from Senator Poochigian's office would
be at the Forum tomorrow from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.
L. COMMENTS BY THE CITY MANAGER ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
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M. ADJQURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned in
memory of Police Partner Bill Chandler at 1:21 a.m., Thursday, November 6, 2003.
ATTEST:
Susan J. Blackston
City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL
SUSAN HITCHCOCK, Mayor
EMILY HOWARD
Mayor Pro Tempore
JOHN BECKMAN
LARRY D. HANSEN
KEITH LAND
CITY OF LODI
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P.O. BOX 3006
LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910
(209)333-6702
FAX (209) 333-6807
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November 6, 2003
To the Family of Bili Chandler
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IN MEMORY OF BILL CHANDLER
H. DIXON FLYNN
City Manager
SUSAN J. BLACKSTON
City Clerk
RANDALL A. HAYS
City Attorney
On behalf of the City of Lodi we wish to extend our condolences to your family on
your recent loss. On Wednesday, November 5, 2003, Mayor Susan Hitchcock
adjourned the City Council meeting in memory of Bill Chandler, noting his long-
time service to the community as a member of the Lodi Police Partners Program.
The adjournment statement will be recorded in the official minutes, which are
permanent records of the City of Lodi. We hope that in some small way this
recognition provides a degree of solace to you.
Sincerely,
Susan J. Blackston
City Clerk
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