LODI CITY COUNCIL
SHIRTSLEEVE SESSION
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2023
A.
Call to Order / Roll Call
An Informal Informational Meeting ("Shirtsleeve" Session) of the Lodi City Council was held Tuesday, May 23, 2023, commencing at 7:03 a.m.
Present: Council Member Nakanishi, Council Member Yepez, and Mayor Pro Tempore Craig
Absent: Council Member Bregman, and Mayor Hothi
Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, City Attorney Magdich, and Assistant City Clerk Farris B.
Topics
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Receive Overview of City’s Capital Improvement Project Program (PW) Public Works Director Charlie Swimley provided a brief introduction. Senior Civil Engineer Sean Nathan provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the City's Capital Improvement Project (CIP). Specific topics of discussion included definition of CIP, reasons for a CIP, components, other considerations, sample delivery timelines, current priorities, and new flood protection prioritization.
City Manager Schwabauer stated that there is an unprecedented number of projects at this time, due to funding availability through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), refinancing, and one-time funding for this year and last year. Public Works Director Swimley commended his staff for their proficiency in producing the large number of projects currently underway.
Discussion ensued with Mayor Pro Tempore Craig, Public Works Director Swimley, and Senior Civil Engineer Nathan regarding the availability of staging graphs for individual projects and the Access Center project.
Discussion ensued with Council Member Nakanishi, Public Works Director Swimley, Senior Civil Engineer Nathan, and City Manager Schwabauer regarding the new stormdrain line planned for Henri Lane and Lower Sacramento Road, water flow at DeBenedetti Basin, responsibility for flooding, design of systems to professional standards, expense of providing larger pipes throughout the City, and the design of storm drainage for anomalies.
Discussion ensued with Council Member Yepez and City Manager Schwabauer about the timing of project proposals.
Discussion ensued with Mayor Pro Tempore Craig, Public Works Director Swimley, and Deputy City Manager Andrew Keys regarding use of Enterprise funds for current and future stormdrain projects and differences between the CIP program budget and the regular budget.
Discussion ensued with Mayor Pro Tempore Craig, Deputy City Manager Keys, and Senior Civil Engineer Nathan regarding the prioritization of projects with consideration to funding deadlines, health and safety concerns, and weather.
C.
Comments by Public on Non-Agenda Items
None.
D.
Adjournment
No action was taken by the City Council. The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 a.m.
ATTEST:
Pamela M. Farris
Assistant City Clerk