LODI CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM
305 WEST PINE STREET, LODI
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2024 ‑ 6:00 P.M.
C‑1 Call to Order / Roll Call
The City Council Closed Session meeting of June 5, 2024, was called to order by Mayor Craig at 6:02 p.m.
Present: Council Member Hothi, Council Member Nakanishi, Council Member Yepez, Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman, and Mayor Craig
Absent: None
Also Present: City Manager Carney, City Attorney Lucchesi, and City Clerk Nashed
C‑2 Announcement of Closed Session
a) Conference with Legal Counsel ‑ Anticipated Litigation ‑ Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) (One potential Case) (CA)
b) Conference with Labor Negotiators Adele Post, Human Resources Manager, Melissa Munoz, Finance Manager, and Jeff Berkheimer, Electric Utility Director, Regarding International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Lodi City Mid‑Management Association, AFSCME General Services and Maintenance & Operators, Police Mid‑Managers, Lodi Police Officers Association, 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 (HR)
c) Public Employee Initial Performance Evaluation: One Appointed Position ‑ City Manager, Pursuant to Government Code § 54957 (CA)
C‑3 Adjourn to Closed Session
Andrae Sanchez, Vice President of the Tokay Wrestling Boosters, spoke in support of the fireworks booths and their benefit for local nonprofits.
Chris Johnson, Executive Director of Bread of Life, spoke in support of the fireworks booths and the benefit to Bread of Life and other nonprofits who are helping the community.
Don Pascarella, Area Manager of TNT Fireworks, spoke in support of the fireworks booths and asked that the nonprofits not be punished for TNT's clerical error.
At 6:11 p.m., Mayor Craig adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the above matters. The Closed Session adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
C‑4 Return to Open Session / Disclosure of Action
At 7:38 p.m., Mayor Craig reconvened the City Council meeting, and City Attorney Lucchesi disclosed the following actions.
In regard to Item C‑2a), Council voted unanimously to direct staff to follow the parameters of Lodi Municipal Code (LMC) Chapter 9.13 and the timelines provided in LMC Section 9.13060.
There was no other reportable action.
A. Call to Order / Roll Call
The Regular City Council meeting of June 5, 2024, was called to order by Mayor Craig at 7:44 p.m.
Present: Council Member Hothi, Council Member Nakanishi, Council Member Yepez, Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman, and Mayor Craig
Absent: None
Also Present: City Manager Carney, City Attorney Lucchesi, and City Clerk Nashed
At Mayor Craig's direction, City Clerk Nashed administered the oath of office to City Manager Carney.
B. Presentations ‑ None
C. Consent Calendar (Reading; Comments by the Public; Council Action)
Council Member Nakanishi made a motion, second by Council Member Hothi, to approve the following items hereinafter set forth, in accordance with the report and recommendation of the City Manager.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Hothi, Council Member Nakanishi, Council Member Yepez, Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman, and Mayor Craig
Noes: None
Absent: None
C.1 Receive Register of Claims for May 3, 2024 through May 16, 2024 in the Total Amount of $5,200,505.23 (FIN)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Register of Claims
Claims were approved in the amount of $5,200,505.23.
C.2 Receive and File Monthly Financial Report (FIN)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Monthly Financial Report April 30, 2024
Received and filed the Monthly Financial Report.
C.3 Accept Quarterly Report of Purchases between $30,000 and $60,000 (FIN)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Quarterly Report of Purchases
Accepted the Quarterly Report of Purchases between $30,000 and $60,000.
C.4 Accept the Quarterly Investment Report as Required by the City of Lodi Investment Policy (FIN)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Quarterly Investment Report
Accepted the Quarterly Investment Report as required by the City of Lodi Investment Policy.
C.5 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Three‑Year Professional Services Agreement for Power Clerk Software Program Application and Subscription with Clean Power Research, LLC of Napa ($133,800) (EU)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ PowerClerk PSA
Attachment 2 ‑ Resolution
Adopted Resolution No. 2024‑92 authorizing the City Manager to execute a three‑year Professional Services Agreement for Power Clerk software program application and subscription with Clean Power Research, LLC, of Napa, in the amount of $133,800.
C.6 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Three‑Year Professional Services Agreement with Efficiency Services Group, LLC, of Hillsboro, Oregon to Administer Keep Your Cool Commercial Refrigeration Program ($300,000) (EU)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Contract for Efficiency Services Group, LLC Attachment 2 ‑ Resolution
Adopted Resolution No. 2024‑93 authorizing the City Manager to execute a three‑year Professional Services Agreement with Efficiency Services Group, LLC, of Hillsboro, Oregon, to administer the Keep Your Cool Commercial Refrigeration Program, in the amount of $300,000.
C.7 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Five‑Year Professional Services Agreement with Power Centric Solutions, LLC of Gallatin, TN for Engineering Design and Planning Services ($750,000) (EU)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Contract for Power Centric Solutions Attachment 2 ‑ Resolution
Adopted Resolution No. 2024‑94 authorizing the City Manager to execute a five‑year Professional Services Agreement with Power Centric Solutions, LLC, of Gallatin, Tennessee, for engineering design and planning services, in the amount of $750,000.
C.8 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement with Power Engineers, Incorporated of Meridian, ID for Utility Network Implementation Services ($200,000) (EU)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Amendment with Power Engineers, Inc.
Attachment 2 ‑ Resolution
Adopted Resolution No. 2024‑95 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Power Engineers, Incorporated, of Meridian, Idaho, for utility network implementation services, in the amount of $200,000.
C.9 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Transmission Owner Rate Case Program Agreement with Northern California Power Agency (EU)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Transmission Owner Rate Case Program Agreement Attachment 2 ‑ Resolution
Adopted Resolution No. 2024‑96 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Transmission Owner Rate Case Program Agreement with Northern California Power Agency.
C.10 Adopt a Resolution Awarding Five‑Year Contract for Directional Boring, Excavation and Conduit Installation to Westech Industries, Inc. of Galt ($3,500,000) (EU)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Contract for Westech Industries, Inc.
Attachment 2 ‑ Resolution
Adopted Resolution No. 2024‑97 awarding a five‑year contract for directional boring, excavation and conduit installation to Westech Industries, Inc., of Galt, in the amount of $3,500,000.
C.11 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to the Five‑Year Agreement for Land Management Permit Software and Software Maintenance Services with Superion, LLC, Extending the Agreement for One Successive Year in an Amount Not to Exceed $56,000, for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $640,000 Over the Term of the Agreement (CD)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Superion, LLC Amendment No. 2 Attachment 2 ‑ Resolution
Adopted Resolution No. 2024‑98 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the five‑year agreement for land management permit software and software maintenance services with Superion, LLC, extending the agreement for one successive year, in an amount not to exceed $56,000, for a total amount not to exceed $640,000 over the term of the agreement.
C.12 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for Contract Planning Services with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc., a Colorado Corporation, to Extend the Term to June 30, 2025, in an Amount Not to Exceed $10,000, for a Total Contract Amount Not to Exceed $190,000 (CD)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Interwest Amendment No. 1
Attachment 2 ‑ Resolution
Adopted Resolution No. 2024‑99 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for contract planning services with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc., a Colorado Corporation, to extend the term to June 30, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $10,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $190,000.
C.13 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Martin Elevators, a California Corporation, DBA Nationwide Lifts of Nor Cal, to Extend Term to October 31, 2024 (CD)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Martin Elevators Amendment No. 1 Attachment 2 ‑ Resolution
Adopted Resolution No. 2024‑100 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Martin Elevators, a California Corporation, dba Nationwide Lifts of Nor Cal, to extend the term of the agreement to October 31, 2024.
C.14 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Chief of Police to Execute a School Resource Officer Memorandum of Understanding with Lodi Unified School District (LUSD) for Four School Resource Officers for the Period July 1, 2024 ‑ June 30, 2027 in the amount of $1,082,430 (PD)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ MOU with LUSD
Attachment 2 ‑ Resolution
Adopted Resolution No. 2024‑101 authorizing the Chief of Police to execute a School Resource Officer Memorandum of Understanding with Lodi Unified School District (LUSD) for four School Resource Officers for the period July 1, 2024 ‑ June 30, 2027 in the amount of $1,082,430.
C.15 Adopt a Resolution Ratifying the U.S. Department of Justice 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Application for the Purchase of a TruNarc Handheld Narcotics Analyzer, Authorize the Chief of Police to Accept Funding, and Appropriate Funds ($20,345) (PD)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ JAG Application
Attachment 2 ‑ Resolution
Adopted Resolution No. 2024‑102 ratifying the U.S. Department of Justice 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Application for the purchase of a TruNarc handheld narcotics analyzer, authorizing the Chief of Police to accept the funding, and appropriating funds in the amount of $20,345.
C.16 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Second Amendment to Lease Agreement with T‑Mobile West, LLC, for Ground Space Lease at 1331 South Ham Lane (PW)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Second Amendment
Attachment 2 ‑ Resolution
Adopted Resolution No. 2024‑103 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement with T‑Mobile West, LLC, for ground space lease at 1331 South Ham Lane.
C.17 Adopt a Resolution Approving Final Map and Authorizing City Manager to Execute Improvement Agreement for Rose Gate II, Unit No. 3, Tract No. 4144 (PW)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Exhibit A
Attachment 2 ‑ Improvement Agreement
Attachment 3 ‑ Resolution
Adopted Resolution No. 2024‑104 approving the Final Map and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Improvement Agreement for Rose Gate II, Unit No. 3, Tract No. 4144.
C.18 Adopt a Resolution Approving Removal of School Crosswalk on Lockeford Street at Orange Avenue (East Side) and Install New School Crosswalk with Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) on Lockeford Street at Orange Avenue (West Side) (PW)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Exhibit A
Attachment 2 ‑ Resolution
Adopted Resolution No. 2024‑105 approving the removal of the school crosswalk on Lockeford Street at Orange Avenue (east side) and install a new school crosswalk with rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB) on Lockeford Street at Orange Avenue (west side).
C.19 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to 2021‑2023 Sidewalk and Miscellaneous Concrete Repair Program to A.M. Stephens Concrete, Inc. of Lodi, CA, and Authorizing City Manager to Execute Additional Change Orders ($150,000) (PW)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Amendment No. 2
Attachment 2 ‑ Resolution
Adopted Resolution No. 2024‑106 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the 2021‑2023 Sidewalk and Miscellaneous Concrete Repair Program to A.M. Stephens Concrete, Inc., of Lodi, and authorizing the City Manager to execute additional change orders in an amount not to exceed $150,000.
C.20 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Contract Amendments to Fiscal Year 2023/24 Contracts with United Cerebral Palsy of San Joaquin, Amador, and Calaveras Counties for Downtown Cleaning ($106,273.20), Transit Facility Cleaning ($86,346.98), and Hutchins Street Square Landscape Maintenance ($23,900.80) (PW)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Amend No. 1 ‑ Downtown Cleaning Attachment 2 ‑ Amend No. 1 ‑ Transit Facility Cleaning
Attachment 3 ‑ Amend No. 1 ‑ Landscape Maintenance
Attachment 4 ‑ Resolution
This item was pulled at the request of Mayor Craig.
Mayor Craig stated that she pulled this item in order to acknowledge the importance of United Cerebral Palsy (UCP)'s contribution to the City.
In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Public Works Director Charlie Swimley provided information regarding the frequency of the cleaning by UCP and the frequency and cost of the yearly pressure washing of the Downtown streets.
In response to Council Member Hothi, Public Works Director Swimley provided information regarding the cleaning of the alleys in Downtown.
Public Works Director Swimley spoke regarding the long, on‑going relationship with UCP and the wonderful program they provide, which is a benefit to both the citizens of Lodi and the participants in the UCP program.
This item was included in the vote on the Consent Calendar.
Adopted Resolution No. 2024‑107 authorizing the City Manager to execute contract amendments to Fiscal Year 2023/24 contracts with United Cerebral Palsy of San Joaquin, Amador, and Calaveras Counties for Downtown Cleaning, in the amount of $106,273.20; Transit Facility Cleaning, in the amount of $86,346.98; and Hutchins Street Square Landscape Maintenance, in the amount of $23,900.80.
C.21 Adopt a Resolution Approving 2024/2025 Pavement Resurfacing Project for Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 Funding FY 2024/25 (PW)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Exhibit A
Attachment 2 ‑ Resolution
Adopted Resolution No. 2024‑108 approving the 2024/2025 Pavement Resurfacing Project for Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 Funding FY 2024/25.
C.22 Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for Lodi Transit Station Roof Replacement and Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Award Contract to Lowest Responsive Bidder ($200,000), and Execute Change Orders ($30,000) (PW)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Resolution
Approved the specifications and authorized advertisement for bids for the Lodi Transit Station Roof Replacement and adopt Resolution No. 2024‑109 authorizing the City Manager to award the contract to the lowest responsive bidder in an amount not to exceed $200,000, and execute change orders in an amount not to exceed $30,000.
C.23 Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for Well 6R and Well 14 GAC System Improvements (PW)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Exhibit A
Attachment 2 ‑ Exhibit B
Attachment 3 ‑ Exhibit C
Approved the plans and specifications and authorized advertisement for bids for Well 6R and Well 14 GAC System Improvements.
C.24 Accept Improvements Under Contract for Transit Station Buildings Exterior Repair Project (PW)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Exhibit A
Accepted the improvements under the contract for the Transit Station Buildings Exterior Repair Project.
C.25 Accept Tienda Drive Senior Apartments, L.P. Report on the Audit of Financial Statements and Supplementary Information December 31, 2023 (FIN)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Report of Audit of Financial Statements
Accepted the Tienda Drive Senior Apartments, L.P., report on the audit of financial statements and supplementary information December 31, 2023.
D. Comments by the Public on Non‑Agenda Items
Bailey Caswell, Lodi Arts Foundation Art Hop Coordinator, spoke regarding the upcoming Art Hop.
David Claxton, President of the Downtown Business Alliance (DBA), spoke regarding the DBA's plans for the Downtown over the 2024 holiday season, in collaboration with the Lodi Chamber of Commerce, Visit Lodi, and the City of Lodi.
E. Comments by the City Council Members on Non‑Agenda Items
In response to Mayor Yepez, Mr. Claxton provided information regarding the DBA’s planned holiday ice skating rink in the Downtown.
Council Member Hothi expressed his support for the Downtown holiday activities and asked that an item be agendized to discuss City commitments.
Mayor Craig also expressed her support and requested the City Manager follow up on this item.
Mr. Claxton stated the DBA expects to receive cost estimates next week on the lighting, and Lodi Electric Utility has expressed interest in sponsoring that.
Mayor Craig thanked Electric Utility Director Jeff Berkheimer for becoming involved with the DBA holiday planning and reminded him of EU's commitment to have a float in the light parade.
Council Member Hothi spoke regarding the Lodi Art Hop and encouraged others to attend.
Mayor Craig acknowledged Public Works Management Analyst Tiffani Christy and presented her with customer service excellence challenge coin from the Office of the Mayor.
F. Comments by the City Manager on Non‑Agenda Items
City Manager Carney thanked staff for their warm welcome to the City and thanked the Council for the opportunity to serve the community.
G. Public Hearings
G.1 Public Hearing to Conduct the Annual Review of Ordinance 2001, Lodi Municipal Code Chapter
2.26 and Adopt a Resolution Approving the Annual Review and Report of the Military Equipment Use Policy (PD)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ AB 481
Attachment 2 ‑ LMC Chapter 2.26.010 ‑ Military Equipment Use Policy Attachment 3 ‑ LPD 2024 Military Equipment Inventory
Attachment 4 ‑ Resolution
Notice thereof having been published according to law, an affidavit of which publication is on file in the office of the City Clerk, Mayor Craig called for the public hearing to consider the annual review of Ordinance 2001, Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 2.26, and a resolution approving the annual review and report of the Military Equipment Use Policy.
Police Captain Eric Versteeg provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Military Equipment Use Policy. Specific topics of discussion included background; Assembly Bill 481; Category 1 ‑ unmanned, remotely‑piloted powered aerial or ground vehicle; Category 2 ‑ mine‑resistant ambush‑protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers; Category 5 ‑ command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units; Category 10 ‑ specialized firearms and ammunition of less than 50 caliber, including assault weapon as defined in Sections 30510 and 30515 of the Penal Code; Category 12 ‑ "flashbang" grenades and explosive breaching tools, "tear gas" and "pepper balls," excluding standard service‑issued handheld pepper spray; and Category 14 – 40 mm projectile launchers, bean bag, rubber bullet and specialty impact munition (SIM).
In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Captain Versteeg stated the policy went into effect in 2021, with the first report to Council being in 2022, and further provided information regarding the use of rifles by the Police Department.
In response to Mayor Craig, Captain Versteeg stated that, to his knowledge, the Police Department is the only department which has drones and robots, which was confirmed by Assistant City Manager Andrew Keys. City Attorney Lucchesi stated that other departments have expressed interest, as there are varied uses, but there are special training requirements.
Mayor Craig opened the public hearing for public comment at 8:20 p.m.
There being no public comments, Mayor Craig closed the public hearing at 8:20 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman made a motion, second by Council Member Yepez, to adopt Resolution No. 2024‑110 approving the annual review and report of the Military Equipment Use Policy.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Hothi, Council Member Nakanishi, Council Member Yepez, Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman, and Mayor Craig
Noes: None
Absent: None
G.2 Public Hearing to Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving Final Engineer’s Annual Levy Report for Lodi Consolidated Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 2003‑1, Fiscal Year 2024/25; and Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments (PW)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Exhibit A
Attachment 2 ‑ Exhibit B
Attachment 3 ‑ Resolution
Notice thereof having been published according to law, an affidavit of which publication is on file in the office of the City Clerk, Mayor Craig called for the public hearing to consider adopting a resolution approving the Final Engineer’s Annual Levy Report for Lodi Consolidated Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 2003‑1, Fiscal Year 2024/25; and ordering the levy and collection of assessments.
Public Works Director Charlie Swimley provided a brief introduction. Associate Civil Engineer Alice Bernardino provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding Lodi Consolidated Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 2003‑1. Specific topics of discussion included overview, map of zones, 2024/2025 budget, and comparison of annual assessments by zone.
In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Public Works Director Swimley stated that should Council not approve the item, the costs of maintenance for these areas would have to be paid through the General Fund.
In response to Council Member Nakanishi, City Attorney Lucchesi stated that the approval of the assessment requires a public hearing.
Mayor Craig opened the public hearing for public comment at 8:25 p.m.
There being no public comments, Mayor Craig closed the public hearing at 8:25 p.m.
Council Member Hothi made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi to adopt Resolution No. 2024‑111 approving the Final Engineer’s Annual Levy Report for Lodi Consolidated Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 2003‑1, Fiscal Year 2024/25; and ordering the levy and collection of assessments
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Hothi, Council Member Nakanishi, Council Member Yepez, Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman, and Mayor Craig
Noes: None
Absent: None
H. Regular Calendar
H.1 Adopt a Resolution Approving Fiscal Year 2024/25 Financial Plan and Budget; Approving the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Appropriation Spending Limit; Approving the Classifications, Job Descriptions, and Salary Ranges for four New Positions; and Approving the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Investment Policy (Budget)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ FY 24‑25 Spending Limit
Attachment 2 ‑ Job Descriptions
Attachment 3 ‑ Investment Policy
Attachment 4 ‑ CIP forms
Attachment 5 ‑ Resolution
Assistant City Manager Andrew Keys provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Financial Plan and Budget. Specific topics of discussion included Fiscal Year 2024/25 overview, position requests, new services, new requests, Capital Improvement Plan, all funds’ expenditures, and recommended action.
JP Doucette, President of the Lodi Chamber of Commerce, spoke regarding flexibility in budgeting for Economic Development and deferred maintenance in the Parks and Recreation Department.
Information Technology Manager Benjamin Buecher provided information regarding recent technology purchases.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman, Community Development Director John Della Monica provided information regarding staffing in the department. In further response, Community Development Director Della Monica provided an update on the process for Request for Proposals for the Downtown Specific Plan, including the potential hiring of a railroad consulting company.
Mayor Craig spoke regarding working with the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission if railway‑related opportunities arise for the Downtown area.
In response to Council Member Yepez, Community Development Director Della Monica provided information regarding the goal of the Community Development Department being self‑funded.
In response to Council Member Yepez, Neighborhood Services Manager Jennifer Rhyne provided information regarding the funding of the Gang Reduction and Intervention Program (GRIP).
In response to Mayor Craig, Community Development Director Della Monica and Assistant City Manager Keys provided information regarding the General Fund funding for GRIP and additional information regarding General Fund contributions to the Community Development Department.
In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Assistant City Manager Keys provided information regarding new Public Works Department positions which are not supported by the General Fund.
In response to Council Member Hothi, Assistant City Manager Keys provided information regarding hiring.
In response to Council Member Yepez, Assistant City Manager Keys and Public Works Director Charlie Swimley provided information regarding the new positions requested in the Public Works Department.
Mayor Craig spoke regarding the length of the budget document and the inability of Council to thoroughly review it before the meeting and stated that she would like the opportunity for Council to review the budget policies which are in place before the next budget cycle.
Mayor Craig spoke in favor of adding an additional maintenance position to the Parks and Recreation Department and removing one of the new maintenance positions from the Public Works Department or obtaining additional park maintenance through the UCP contract.
Mayor Craig stated that she was not comfortable approving the budget as it stands and proposed postponing adoption until the June 18 agenda to allow more time for Council review.
Council Member Yepez concurred with Mayor Craig's suggestion, stating that postponing adoption would allow staff the opportunity to answer questions he has and allow time to consider the Parks staffing issues.
Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman also concurred with Mayor Craig's suggestion.
In response to Mayor Craig, Assistant City Manager Keys stated that there are portions of the item which may be approved by Council which do not affect the budget adoption.
In response to Council Member Hothi, City Manager Carney provided information regarding the required adoption deadline of the budget.
In response to Mayor Craig, Council agreed that they could move forward with consideration of the approval of the unspent non‑capital appropriations from FY 2021/22 one‑time funds to be carried forward to FY 2024/25 and the allocation of $2,884,720 as a transfer from Fund 101 to Fund 100 to account for the associated expenses for providing services to the Community Facilities District.
In response to Council Member Yepez, Assistant City Manager Keys provided information regarding the proposed $100,000 funding for the Economic Development Strategic Plan from the unspent non‑capital appropriations.
In response to Mayor Craig, Assistant City Manager Keys stated that the items listed as "Standard Budget Approvals" in the presentation should be considered as a package.
Council Member Nakanishi made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman, to adopt Resolution No. 2024‑112 approving the unspent non‑capital appropriations from FY 2021/22 one‑time funds to be carried forward to FY 2024/25 with $100,000 for the Economic Development Strategic Plan and $750,000 for the Downtown Specific Plan, and the allocation of $2,884,720 as a transfer from Fund 101 to Fund 100 to account for the associated expenses for providing services to the Community Facilities District.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Hothi, Council Member Nakanishi, Council Member Yepez, Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman, and Mayor Craig
Noes: None
Absent: None
Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman made a motion, second by Council member Nakanishi, to move Council's consideration of the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Financial Plan and Budget and related items to the June 20, 2024, agenda.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Hothi, Council Member Nakanishi, Council Member Yepez, Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman, and Mayor Craig
Noes: None
Absent: None
I. Ordinances
I.1 Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2024 “An Ordinance of the Lodi City Council Repealing and Replacing Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 2.04 “City Council Meetings” (CLK)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Ordinance No. 2024
Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman made a motion, second by Council Member Hothi, (following reading of the title) to waive reading of the ordinance in full and adopt and order to print Ordinance No. 2024 entitled, “An Ordinance of the Lodi City Council Repealing and Replacing Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 2.04 “City Council Meetings,” which was introduced at a regular meeting of the Lodi City Council held May 15, 2024.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Hothi, Council Member Nakanishi, Council Member Yepez, Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman, and Mayor Craig
Noes: None
Absent: None
I.2 Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2025 “An Ordinance of the Lodi City Council Amending Title 17 of the Lodi Municipal Code Related to the "Zoning Map," Section 17.10.030 Of the Lodi Municipal Code, to Amend the Zoning Designation of Assessor Parcel Numbers 115-640-03, 115-640-09 And 115-064-10 To Mixed Use Center ("MCE") (Application No. Pl2021-031)” (CLK)
Attachments: Attachment 1 ‑ Ordinance No. 2025
Council Member Nakanishi made a motion, second by Council Member Yepez, (following reading of the title) to waive reading of the ordinance in full and adopt and order to print Ordinance No. 2025 entitled “An Ordinance of the Lodi City Council Amending Title 17 of the Lodi Municipal Code Related to the "Zoning Map," Section 17.10.030 of the Lodi Municipal Code, to Amend the Zoning Designation of Assessor Parcel Numbers 115‑640‑03, 115‑640‑09 and 115‑064‑10 to Mixed Use Center ("MCE") (Application No. Pl2021‑031),” which was introduced at a regular meeting of the Lodi City Council held May 15, 2024.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Hothi, Council Member Nakanishi, Council Member Yepez, Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman, and Mayor Craig
Noes: None
Absent: None
J. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:19 p.m.
ATTEST:
Olivia Nashed
City Clerk