LODI CITY COUNCIL
SHIRTSLEEVE SESSION
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2023
A.
Call to Order / Roll Call
An Informal Informational Meeting ("Shirtsleeve" Session) of the Lodi City Council was held Tuesday, October 10, 2023, commencing at 7:00 a.m.
Present: Council Member Nakanishi, Council Member Yepez, Mayor Pro Tempore Craig, and Mayor Hothi
Absent: Council Member Bregman
Also Present: Interim City Manager Keys, Interim City Attorney Lucchesi, and City Clerk Nashed NOTE: Council Member Bregman joined the meeting at 7:01 a.m.
B.
Topics
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Receive Information on Historic Firehouse and City Hall (PW) Interim City Manager Keys provided a brief introduction to the item.
Scott Hamilton and John Vierra, of NJA Architecture, provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the historic firehouse and City Hall. Specific topics of discussion included timelines, what is being asked for, site plan, demo plans, floor plans, and outdoor space.
Discussion ensued with Council Member Nakanishi, Interim City Manager Keys, and Mr. Hamilton regarding artifacts to be housed in the museum.
Discussion ensued with Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Craig, Council Member Yepez, Mr. Hamilton, Interim City Attorney Lucchesi, and Public Works Director Charlie Swimley regarding City funding and government grants triggering prevailing wage requirements; community engagement and fundraising; nonprofit for tax purposes for donations; other prevailing wage issues; private project not City project; cost estimate of $1-1.2 million; benefits for redevelopment in the area; possibility of community meeting center usage; Lodi Firefighter Union usage; phased rehabilitation; infrastructure and the City's part of the rehabilitation; and leases with nonprofit organizations.
Mary Jane East, on behalf of the Lodi Historical Society, provided public comment expressing support for the project.
C.
Comments by Public on Non-Agenda Items
John Slaughterback, a member of the public, spoke regarding the scheduling of City Council meetings in September.
D.
Adjournment
No action was taken by the City Council. The meeting was adjourned at 7:31 a.m.
ATTEST:
Olivia Nashed
City Clerk