LODI CITY COUNCIL
SHIRTSLEEVE SESSION
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2022
A.
Call to Order / Roll Call
An Informal Informational Meeting ("Shirtsleeve" Session) of the Lodi City Council was held Tuesday, February 8, 2022, commencing at 7:03 a.m.
Present: Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Nakanishi, and Mayor Chandler
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi
Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, City Attorney Magdich, and Assistant City Clerk Farris B.
Topics
B-1
Review Proposed Master Fees and Charges and Provide Council Direction Regarding Its Implementation (PRCS) Deputy Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director Laura Johnston provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding proposed master fees and charges. Specific topics of discussion included cost recovery pyramid methodology, cost recovery model, comprehensive list of fees and charges, and fees and charges document.
In response to City Manager Schwabauer, Ms. Johnston provided a more thorough explanation of the cost recovery pyramid.
In response to a question by Council Member Nakanishi, City Manager Schwabauer confirmed that the City aims for 40% cost recovery and other communities generally aim for 30% to 40%.
Council Member Nakanishi stated he approves of the changes.
Mayor Chandler stated that he also approves and that small, incremental changes are better than waiting several years to make a large adjustment in fees.
Council Member Kuehne concurred.
C.
Comments by Public on Non-Agenda Items
None.
D.
Adjournment
No action was taken by the City Council. The meeting was adjourned at 7:19 a.m.
ATTEST:
Pamela M. Farris
Assistant City Clerk