LODI CITY COUNCIL
SHIRTSLEEVE SESSION
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2022
A.
Call to Order / Roll Call
An Informal Informational Meeting ("Shirtsleeve" Session) of the Lodi City Council was held Tuesday, April 12, 2022, commencing at 7:02 a.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 Assistant City Clerk Farris B.
Topics
B-1
Receive Input on Staff Recommendations for Use of One Time General Fund Surplus Funds Accrued as a Result of Conservative Pandemic Budgeting, Strong Economic Activity and Federal Reimbursements for Pandemic Related Spending (CM) City Manager Schwabauer provided an introduction, explaining the one-time funds are available as the result of conservative budgeting during the pandemic, strong economic activity, and reimbursements received by the City.
Deputy City Manager Andrew Keys provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding General Fund one-time requests. Specific topics of discussion included summary of projects recommended for funding; summary of projects not recommended for funding; Community Development; City Manager's Office; Economic Development; Fire Department; Library; Police Department; Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services; and Public Works.
In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Mr. Keys confirmed the total of the one-time funds is $10,280,000.
Council Member Nakanishi indicated his support of the recommended list.
Mayor Chandler concurred, stating that the projects will enhance the community and promote tourism.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, City Manager Schwabauer stated that the dog park at Beckman Park was included in last year's budget and that other partially-funded items have other funding mechanisms to make up the difference.
Council Member Khan indicated his support of the list.
In response to Council Member Khan, City Manager Schwabauer stated that the street lighting issue will be brought before Council in an upcoming meeting.
Council Member Kuehne indicated his support of the list.
Pat Patrick, representing the Lodi Chamber of Commerce, spoke in favor of the art installation along Interstate 5 which will promote the Lodi tourism.
Lisa Craig, a member of the public, spoke in favor of supporting local businesses, loan fund, and marketing.
City Manager Schwabauer stated he is pleased the City has the surplus funds for these projects.
C.
Comments by Public on Non-Agenda Items
THE TIME ALLOWED PER NON-AGENDA ITEM FOR COMMENTS MADE BY THE PUBLIC IS LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES.
None.
D.
Adjournment
No action was taken by the City Council. The meeting was adjourned at 7:56 a.m.
ATTEST:
Pamela M. Farris
Assistant City Clerk