LODI CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2022
C-1
Call to Order / Roll Call
The City Council Closed Session meeting of June 15, 2022, was called to order by Mayor Chandler at 6:32 p.m.
Present: Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Chandler
Absent: Council Member Nakanishi
Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, City Attorney Magdich, and City Clerk Nashed C-2
Announcement of Closed Session
a)
Conference with Adele Post, Human Resources Manager, and Andrew Keys, Deputy City Manager (Labor Negotiators), Regarding Lodi City Mid-Management Association, AFSCME General Services and Maintenance & Operators, Police Mid-Managers, Lodi Police Dispatchers Association, Lodi Professional Firefighters, Lodi Fire Mid-Management, Confidential General Services, Confidential Mid-Managers, Executive Managers, and Appointed Employees Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 (CM) C-3
Adjourn to Closed Session
At 6:33 p.m., Mayor Chandler adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the above matter. The Closed Session adjourned at 6:42 p.m.
C-4
Return to Open Session / Disclosure of Action
At 6:59 p.m., Mayor Chandler reconvened the City Council meeting, and City Attorney Magdich disclosed the following actions.
Item C-2a) was discussion and direction given with no reportable action.
A.
Call to Order / Roll Call
The Regular City Council meeting of June 15, 2022, was called to order by Mayor Chandler at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Chandler
Absent: Council Member Nakanishi
Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, City Attorney Magdich, and City Clerk Nashed B.
Presentations
B-1
Parks Make Life Better Month Proclamation (PRCS)
Mayor Chandler presented a proclamation proclaiming June 2022 as Parks Make Life Better Month in the City of Lodi to Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director Christina Jaromay.
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director Jaromay thanked Council for the proclamation.
B-2
Police Chief Sierra Brucia Proclamation (CLK)
Mayor Chandler presented a proclamation to Police Chief Sierra Brucia in honor of his acceptance to the FBI training academy in Quantico, Virginia.
Chief Brucia thanked Council for the proclamation.
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.
Consent Calendar Item C-15 was pulled by Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi and Item C-19 was pulled by Council Member Kuehne.
Lisa Craig provided public comment regarding Consent Calendar Item C-5.
Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi made a motion, second by Council Member Khan, 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 Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Chandler Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Nakanishi
C-1
Receive Register of Claims for May 13, 2022 through May 26, 2022 in the Total Amount of $6,515,951.95 (FIN) Claims were approved in the amount of $6,515,951.95.
C-2
Approve Minutes (CLK)
The minutes of May 17, 2022 (Shirtsleeve Session), May 18, 2022 (Regular Meeting), May 24, 2022 (Shirtsleeve Session), and May 31, 2022 (Shirtsleeve Session) were approved as written.
C-3
Accept Quarterly Report of Purchases between $10,000 and $20,000 (FIN) Accepted the Quarterly Report of Purchases between $10,000 and $20,000.
C-4
Adopt Resolution Awarding Contract for Lodi Transit Station Buildings Exterior Repair Project to CMA Painting, Inc., of Berkeley ($161,680) and Authorizing City Manager to Execute Change Orders ($30,000) (PW) Adopted Resolution No. 2022-147 awarding the contract for Lodi Transit Station Buildings Exterior Repair Project to CMA Painting, Inc., of Berkeley, in the amount of $161,680, and authorizing the City Manager to execute change orders in an amount not to exceed $30,000.
C-5
Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Contracts for Fiscal Year 2022/23 with United Cerebral Palsy of San Joaquin, Amador, and Calaveras Counties, of Stockton, for Downtown Cleaning ($87,599), Transit Facility Cleaning ($65,418), and Hutchins Street Square Landscape Maintenance ($22,811) (PW) Adopted Resolution No. 2022-148 authorizing the City Manager to execute contracts for Fiscal Year 2022/23 with United Cerebral Palsy of San Joaquin, Amador, and Calaveras Counties, of Stockton, for Downtown cleaning in the amount of $87,599; Transit Facility cleaning in the amount of $65,418; and Hutchins Street Square landscape maintenance in the amount of $22,811.
C-6
Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Chemical Supply Professional Services Agreements with Multiple Vendors ($607,950) (PW) Adopted Resolution No. 2022-149 authorizing the City Manager to execute chemical supply Professional Services Agreements with multiple vendors in the amount of $607,950.
C-7
Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Agreement with Virtual Project Manager, LLC, of Bend, Oregon, for Cloud-Based Project Management Program (PW) Adopted Resolution No. 2022-150 authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Virtual Project Manager, LLC, of Bend, Oregon, for a cloud-based project management program.
C-8
Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Five-Year Professional Services Agreement with Elite Supply Source, Inc., of Sacramento, for Turn-Key Vending Services for Safety and Miscellaneous Supplies ($200,000) (EU) Adopted Resolution No. 2022-151 authorizing the City Manager to execute a five-year Professional Services Agreement with Elite Supply Source, Inc., of Sacramento, for turn-key vending services for safety and miscellaneous supplies, in the amount of $200,000.
C-9
Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 5 to Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International, of Rancho Cordova, for Community Development Block Grant Administration/Housing Program Support Services to Extend Term to June 30, 2023 (Not to Exceed $125,000 and Total Amended Contract Amount Not to Exceed $1,455,898) (CD) Adopted Resolution No. 2022-152 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International, of Rancho Cordova, for Community Development Block Grant administration/Housing Program support services to extend term to June 30, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $125,000 and total amended contract amount not to exceed $1,455,898.
C-10
Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Benton Fence and Drilling, Inc., of Acampo, for General Construction ($50,000) (PRCS) Adopted Resolution No. 2022-153 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Benton Fence and Drilling, Inc., of Acampo, for general construction, in the amount of $50,000.
C-11
Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Extension No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc., of Roseville, for Contract Planning Services Increasing Fiscal Year 2021-22 Amount by $21,000; Appropriating Funds; and Extending Term of Agreement through Fiscal Year 2022-23 (Not to Exceed $186,000 for Total Amount Not to Exceed of $856,000) (CD) Adopted Resolution No. 2022-154 authorizing the City Manager to execute Extension No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc., of Roseville, for contract Planning services, increasing Fiscal Year 2021-22 amount by $21,000; appropriating funds; and extending the term of Agreement through Fiscal Year 2022-23, in an amount not to exceed $186,000, for total amount not to exceed of $856,000.
C-12
Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Kronos Incorporated, a Massachusetts Corporation, for Cloud-Based Time Management and Scheduling Software ($28,500) (FD) Adopted Resolution No. 2022-155 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Kronos Incorporated, a Massachusetts Corporation, for cloud-based time management and scheduling software, in the amount of $28,500.
C-13
Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Confirmation 0249 Under Support Services Program Agreement with Northern California Power Agency for Income Verification and Recertification Services ($92,170) (EU) Adopted Resolution No. 2022-156 authorizing the City Manager to execute Confirmation 0249 under Support Services Program Agreement with Northern California Power Agency for income verification and recertification services, in the amount of $92,170.
C-14
Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Memorandum of Understanding with Lodi Adopt-A-Child, Community Partnerships for Families of San Joaquin, and the City of Lodi Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department Accepting and Appropriating Funds for Recreation Enrichment Programs ($7,500) (PRCS) Adopted Resolution No. 2022-157 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Lodi Adopt-A-Child, Community Partnerships for Families of San Joaquin, and the City of Lodi Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department accepting and appropriating funds for recreation enrichment programs, in the amount of $7,500.
C-15
Adopt Resolution Approving Joint Use Agreement between Lodi Unified School District and City of Lodi for Reciprocal Use of Facilities for Term July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2032 (PRCS) Item C-15 was pulled by Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi.
Discussion ensued between Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi and City Manager Schwabauer regarding public usage of Lodi Unified School District facilities.
Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi made a motion, second by Council Member Kuehne, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-158 approving the Joint Use Agreement between Lodi Unified School District and City of Lodi for reciprocal use of facilities for the term July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2032.
VOTE
:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Chandler Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Nakanishi
C-16
Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Professional Services Agreement with Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc., (“Sedgwick”) for Workers’ Compensation Claims Administration Services for the Period July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023 ($148,933) (CA) Adopted Resolution No. 2022-159 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc., ("Sedgwick") for workers' compensation claims administration services for the period July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, in the amount of $148,933.
C-17
Post for Vacancy on Library Board of Trustees and Repost for Vacancy on Planning Commission (CLK) Directed the City Clerk to post for the following vacancies:
Library Board of Trustees
Gene Chow - Term to expire June 30, 2023
Planning Commission
Bill Cummins - Term to expire June 30, 2022
C-18
Accept Tienda Drive Senior Apartments, L.P., Report on Audit of Financial Statements, Financial Statements, and Supplementary Information December 31, 2021 and 2020 (CM) Accepted the Tienda Drive Senior Apartments, L.P., Report on Audit of Financial Statements, Financial Statements, and Supplementary Information December 31, 2021 and 2020.
C-19
Receive Report Regarding Communication Pertaining to 2022-23 State Budget Request to Invest $1.6 Billion in Vitality of Cities (CLK) Council Member Kuehne pulled Item C-19 and requested clarification regarding the breakdown of the $1.6 billion and how much the City of Lodi would receive.
City Manager Schwabauer provided a brief report.
Council Member Kuehne made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, to receive report regarding communication pertaining to 2022-23 State budget request to invest $1.6 billion in vitality of cities.
VOTE
:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Chandler Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Nakanishi
C-20
Receive Report Regarding Communication Opposing Assembly Bill 2357 (CLK) Received report regarding communication opposing Assembly Bill 2357.
C-21
Adopt Resolution Amending Traffic Resolution No. 97-148 by Approving Setting of 35 Miles-Per-Hour Speed Limit on Century Boulevard from West City Limits to Lower Sacramento Road and on Westgate Drive from Century Boulevard to Kettleman Lane, Setting of 30 Miles-Per-Hour Speed Limit on Lebaron Boulevard from Stockton Street to Reynolds Ranch Parkway, and Approving Speed Limit Modifications on Lodi Avenue from 50 to 45 Miles Per Hour from the West City Limits to Rose Gate Drive, and on Lockeford Street from 35 to 30 Miles Per Hour from Mills Avenue to Church Street (PW) Adopted Resolution No. 2022-160 amending Traffic Resolution No. 97-148 by approving setting of 35 miles-per-hour (mph) speed limit on Century Boulevard from west City limits to Lower Sacramento Road and on Westgate Drive from Century Boulevard to Kettleman Lane; setting of 30 mph speed limit on Lebaron Boulevard from Stockton Street to Reynolds Ranch Parkway, and approving speed limit modifications on Lodi Avenue from 50 to 45 mph from the west City limits to Rose Gate Drive, and on Lockeford Street from 35 to 30 mph from Mills Avenue to Church Street.
D.
Comments by the Public on Non-Agenda Items
THE TIME ALLOWED PER NON-AGENDA ITEM FOR COMMENTS MADE BY THE PUBLIC IS LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES.
Michell Aartman provided a public comment regarding gang activity and gunshots heard on the eastside of the City.
Police Chief Sierra Brucia provided comment addressing Ms. Aartman's concerns.
E.
Comments by the City Council Members on Non-Agenda Items Council Member Khan thanked the police department, announced that he has been working with staff to bring items for Council's consideration such as: proactive code enforcement, no-parking zones on street sweeping days, and adding cameras in alleyways.
F.
Comments by the City Manager on Non-Agenda Items
City Manager Schwabauer provided a brief report regarding the Valley Mountain Regional Health Center and Ready-to-Work programs in which the City of Lodi participates.
G.
Public Hearings
G-1
Public Hearing to Consider Adopting Resolution Setting Pre-Approved Engineering News Record Adjustment Index for Wastewater Rates for Residential, Commercial, and Industrial 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 Chandler called for the public hearing to consider adopting a resolution setting pre-approved Engineering News Record adjustment index for wastewater rates for residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
Public Works Management Analyst Rebecca Areida provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding wastewater rates. Specific topics of discussion included background, recommendation, five-year summary, comparative rates, rate comparisons, planned Capital projects, and recommended action.
Mayor Chandler opened the public hearing for public comment.
There being no public comments, Mayor Chandler closed the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi made a motion, second by Council Member Khan, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-161 setting pre-approved Engineering News Record adjustment index for wastewater rates for residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
VOTE
:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Chandler Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Nakanishi
G-2
Public Hearing to Consider Recommendation of Planning Commission to Introduce and Waive First Reading of Ordinance Amending Lodi Municipal Code Title 17 – Development Code – to 1) Add New Section 17.34.070.H to Allow and Regulate Community Electronic Message Signs at City-Owned Facilities and 2) Revise Standards for Signs in the GC and Industrial Zoning Districts to Provide Additional Project Identification Signage Opportunities (CD) Notice thereof having been published according to law, an affidavit of which publication is on file in the office of the City Clerk, Mayor Chandler called for the public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission to introduce and waive the first reading of an ordinance amending Lodi Municipal Code Title 17 - Development Code - to 1) add new Section 17.34.070.H to allow and regulate community electronic message signs at City-owned facilities and 2) revise standards for signs in the GC and industrial zoning districts to provide additional project identification signage opportunities.
Community Development Director John Della Monica provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding proposed changes to sign regulations. Specific topics of discussion included changes presented to the Planning Commission, summary of proposed electronic signs on City property, summary of changes to industrial sign regulations, total signage allowance, multi-tenant configuration, monument calculation, environmental review, and recommendation.
Mayor Chandler opened the public hearing for public comment.
Lisa Craig provided public comment on the item.
There being no further public comments, Mayor Chandler closed the public hearing.
Council discussion ensued with City Manager Schwabauer regarding application of ordinance on storefront signage and how existing monument signs were approved prior to ordinance.
Council Member Kuehne made a motion, second by Council Member Khan, to introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance No. 2003 amending Lodi Municipal Code Title 17 - Development Code - to 1) add new Section 17.34.070.H to allow and regulate community electronic message signs at City-owned facilities and 2) revise standards for signs in the GC and industrial zoning districts to provide additional project identification signage opportunities.
VOTE
:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Chandler Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Nakanishi
H.
Regular Calendar
H-1
Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Accept Grant from Library and Literacy Foundation for San Joaquin for City of Lodi Poet Laureate Program and Appropriate Funds ($15,000) (PRCS) Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director Christina Jaromay provided a brief report on the item.
Chief Executive Officer and President of the Library and Literacy Foundation for San Joaquin Moses Zapien presented a check in the amount of $15,000 to Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director Christina Jaromay for the City of Lodi Poet Laureate Program.
Council Member Kuehne made a motion, second by Council Member Khan, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-162 authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant from the Library and Literacy Foundation for San Joaquin for City of Lodi Poet Laureate Program and appropriate funds in the amount of $15,000.
VOTE
:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Chandler Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Nakanishi
H-2
Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Professional Services Agreement with Downtown Stockton Alliance for Term of Twelve Months with Option to Extend Twelve Months to Develop and Operate Lodi Safety Ambassador Program (Not to Exceed $515,000 for Twenty-Four Months) (CD) Neighborhood Services Manager Jennifer Rhyne provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Safety Ambassador Program. Specific topics of discussion included background, history, safety program subcommittee, services, patrol area, and staff recommendation.
Council discussion ensued with City Manager Schwabauer, Community Development Director John Della Monica, and Neighborhood Services Manager Rhyne regarding the appropriation of funds for this program versus additional officers, 24-hour surveillance, number of individuals on each shift, not closing down the parking garage due to the security of the Safety Ambassador presence, the timeline of the opening of the Access Center, training and experience of the Safety Ambassadors, success rate of the program, and the use of a City vehicle for patrol.
Council Member Khan made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-163 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with the Downtown Stockton Alliance for the term of 12 months with option to extend 12 months to develop and operate the Lodi Safety Ambassador Program, in an amount not to exceed $515,000 for 24 months.
VOTE
:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Chandler Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Nakanishi
H-3
Adopt Resolution Approving Memorandum of Understanding between City of Lodi and Lodi Police Mid-Management Organization for Period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025 (HR) Human Resources Manager Post provided a presentation regarding the Memorandum of Understanding with the Lodi Police Mid-Management Organization. Specific topics of discussion included term of contract, wages, and benefits.
Council Member Kuehne made a motion, second by Council Member Khan, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-164 approving the Memorandum of Understanding between City of Lodi and Lodi Police Mid-Management Organization for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025.
VOTE
:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Chandler Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Nakanishi
H-4
Adopt Resolution Approving Statement of Benefits between City of Lodi and Lodi Fire Mid-Management of Lodi for Period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025 (HR) Human Resources Manager Adele Post provided a presentation regarding the Statement of Benefits with the Lodi Fire Mid-Management. Specific topics of discussion included term of contract, wages, and benefits.
Council Member Kuehne made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-165 approving Statement of Benefits between City of Lodi and Lodi Fire Mid-Management for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025.
VOTE
:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Chandler Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Nakanishi
I.
Ordinances – None
J.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:19 p.m.
ATTEST:
Olivia Nashed
City Clerk