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December 18, 2024 ·7:00 PM Final

Carnegie Forum 305 West Pine Street, Lodi

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Agenda — 58 items

  1. C-1 Call to Order / Roll Call
  2. C-2 Announcement of Closed Session
  3. 2 The City Council Closed Session meeting of December 18, 2024, was called to order by Mayor Craig-Hensley at 6:36 p.m. Present: Council Member Hothi, Council Member Nakanishi, Council Member Yepez, Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman, and Mayor Craig-Hensley Absent: None Also Present: City Manager Carney, City Attorney Lucchesi, and Deputy City Clerk Ditmore
  4. a) Conference on Labor Negotiations 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)
  5. C-3 Adjourn to Closed Session
  6. 5 6:55 p.m. Invocation/Call to Civic Responsibility.
  7. 6 NOTE: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL COMMENCE NO SOONER THAN 7:00 P.M.
  8. 6 At 6:37 p.m., Mayor Craig-Hensley adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the above matters. The Closed Session adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
  9. C-4 Return to Open Session / Disclosure of Action
  10. A. Call to Order / Roll Call
  11. 8 At 6:54 p.m., Mayor Craig-Hensley reconvened the City Council meeting, and City Attorney Lucchesi disclosed that there was no reportable actions.
  12. B. Presentations
  13. B.1 Presentation of Certificate of Recognition to Robert Ardelean and Kiwanis Club of Greater Lodi for the Annual Lodi Parade of Lights Event (CLK) 24-523
  14. 10 The Regular City Council meeting of December 18, 2024, was called to order by Mayor Craig-Hensley at 7:02 p.m. Present: Council Member Hothi, Council Member Nakanishi, Council Member Yepez, Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman, and Mayor Craig-Hensley Absent: None Also Present: City Manager Carney, City Attorney Lucchesi, and Deputy City Clerk Ditmore
  15. B.2 Presentation of Mayor’s Community Service Awards (CLK) 24-513
  16. B.3 Presentation of Recognition to Lodi House (CLK) 24-514
  17. C. Consent Calendar (Reading; Comments by the Public; Council Action)
  18. 13 Mayor Craig-Hensley presented a Certificate of Recognition to Robert Ardelean and Kiwanis Club of Greater Lodi for the Annual Lodi Parade of Lights Event.
  19. C.1 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with NJ Associates, Inc., of Lodi, to Extend Term of the Agreement to June 30, 2026, for Construction Administration and Additional Architectural Services, in an Amount Not to Exceed $160,000, for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $1,235,000 (CD) 24-504
  20. C.2 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Extend the Term Limit to December 31, 2025, for the Professional Services Agreement with Mintier Harnish, LP, a California Limited Partnership to Address Zoning Code Compliance Related to the Housing Element Update and Request Unused Funds Roll to Future Budget Years (CD) 24-505
  21. 15 Mayor Craig-Hensley presented Mayor’s CommUNITY Service Awards to Bill Moersch and Community Service Team and Nancy Gonzalez St. Clair.
  22. C.3 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Professional Services Agreement with Sapsis, Inc., of Pennsylvania, for the Charlene Lange Theater Rigging Project at Hutchins Street Square ($235,315) and Appropriate Funds ($20,000) (PRCS) 24-495
  23. C.4 Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Gateway South Subdivision Unit No. 5 Tract No. 4108 Public Improvements, and Adopt a Resolution Repealing and Replacing Traffic Resolution No. 24-137, and Hereby Approve a Two-Way Stop Control on Calla Drive at Wisteria Drive (PW) 24-480
  24. 17 Mayor Craig-Hensley presented a certificate of recognition to Shelby Young, of Lodi House, acknowledging Lodi House's contributions to the Lodi community.
  25. C.5 Adopt a Resolution Approving the Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Basin Sustainability Plan Amendment; Adopt Resolution Approving Submittal of the First Periodic Evaluation for the Eastern San Joaquin Subbasin (PW) 24-494
  26. C.6 Accept Improvements Under Contract for Demolition of Park Structures Project (PW) 24-278
  27. 19 Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, 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 Hothi, Council Member Nakanishi, Council Member Yepez, Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman, and Mayor Craig-Hensley Noes: None Absent: None
  28. C.7 Accept Improvements Under Contract for Lincoln Avenue Storm Pump Station Rehabilitation (PW) 24-478
  29. C.8 Approve Response to the Second Look - 2018-2019 Grand Jury Report Regarding Case Number 0318, “Cold Cases in San Joaquin County: On the Back Burner (Second Report)” (PD) 24-507
  30. 21 Adopted Resolution No. 2024-204 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with NJ Associates, Inc., of Lodi, to extend the term of the agreement to June 30, 2026, for construction administration and additional architectural services, in an amount not to exceed $160,000, for a total amount not to exceed $1,235,000.
  31. C.9 Appoint Daisy Dickens to Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee, Zahid Khan to Parks & Recreation Commission, Jane Loney, Teri Spring and Sandra Legan to Lodi Senior Citizens Commission, Elizabeth Panos to Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission, Pavleen Grewal to Lodi Arts Commission, and Crystal Hicks to Planning Commission (CLK) 24-501
  32. C.10 Receive and File the 2024 Local Appointments List Outlining City Boards, Commissions, and Committees Appointments and Upcoming Vacancies Occurring in 2025 Calendar Year (CLK) 24-111
  33. 23 Adopted Resolution No. 2024-205 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to extend the term limit to December 31, 2025, for the Professional Services Agreement with Mintier Harnish, LP, a California Limited Partnership, to address Zoning Code compliance related to the Housing Element Update and authorizing unused funds to roll to future budget years.
  34. D. Comments by the Public on Non-Agenda Items
  35. 25 THE TIME ALLOWED PER NON-AGENDA ITEM FOR COMMENTS MADE BY THE PUBLIC IS LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES.
  36. 25 Adopted Resolution No. 2024-206 authorizing the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement with Sapsis, Inc., of Pennsylvania, for the Charlene Lange Theater Rigging Project at Hutchins Street Square, in the amount of $235,315, and appropriating funds in the amount of $20,000.
  37. E. Comments by the City Council Members on Non-Agenda Items
  38. F. Public Hearings - None
  39. 27 Adopted Resolution No. 2024-207 accepting the Gateway South Subdivision Unit No. 5, Tract No. 4108 public improvements and adopted Resolution No. 2024-208 repealing and replacing Traffic Resolution No. 24-137, and approving a two-way stop control on Calla Drive at Wisteria Drive.
  40. G. Regular Calendar
  41. G.1 Adopt a Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Lodi and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for the Period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2028 (HR) 24-521
  42. 29 This item was pulled at the request of Council Member Nakanishi. This item was included in the vote on the Consent Calendar. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-209 approving the Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Basin Sustainability Plan Amendment; and adopted Resolution No. 2024-210 approving the submittal of the first periodic evaluation for the Eastern San Joaquin Subbasin.
  43. H. Ordinances
  44. H.1 Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2028 Amending Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 8.04 “Outdoor and Tent Assemblies,” Chapter 9.08 Article II “Trespassing And Loitering,” Section 12.04.010 “Definitions Section 12.04.060 “Required,” Section 12.12.010 “Definitions,” Section 12.12.050 “Entering Closed Areas,” Section 12.12.170 “Structures,” Section 12.12.255 “Lodi Lake Nature Area-Prohibited Activities,” Section 12.12.420 “Skate Park Regulations,” Section 12.12.430 “Violations,” and Chapter 15.52 Camp Cars and Trailer Camps to Regulate Unauthorized Camping in the City (CLK) 24-522
  45. 31 Accepted the improvements under the contract for the Demolition of Park Structures Project.
  46. I. Reorganization
  47. I.1 Adopt a Resolution Certifying the Election Results of the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election and Adopt Resolutions Reorganizing the Lodi City Council, by Electing a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore for the 2025 Calendar Year (CLK) 24-502
  48. 33 Accepted the improvements under the contract for the Lincoln Avenue Storm Pump Station Rehabilitation Project.
  49. J. Adjournment
  50. 35 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All staff reports or other written documentation relating to each item of business referred to on the agenda are on file in the Office of the City Clerk, located at 221 W. Pine Street, Lodi, and are available for public inspection. Agendas and staff reports are also posted on the City’s website at www.lodi.gov. If requested, the agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. To make a request for disability-related modification or accommodation contact the City Clerk’s Office as soon as possible and at least 72 hours prior to the meeting date. Language interpreter requests must be received at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting to help ensure availability. Contact Olivia Nashed at (209) 333-6702. Solicitudes de interpretación de idiomas deben ser recibidas por lo menos con 72 horas de anticipación a la reunión para ayudar a asegurar la disponibilidad. Llame a Olivia Nashed (209) 333-6702. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Meetings of the Lodi City Council are telecast on SJTV, Channel 26. The City of Lodi provides live and archived webcasts of regular City Council meetings. The webcasts can be found on the City's website at www.lodi.gov by clicking the meeting webcasts link. Members of the public may view and listen to the open session of this meeting at www.facebook.com/CityofLodi/. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  51. 35 Approved the response to the Second Look - 2018-2019 Grand Jury Report Regarding Case Number 0318, “Cold Cases in San Joaquin County: On the Back Burner (Second Report).”
  52. 37 Directed the City Clerk to make the following appointments. APPOINTMENTS: Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee Daisy Dickens – Term to expire January 1, 2028 Parks & Recreation Commission Zahid Khan – Term to expire June 30, 2027 Lodi Senior Citizens Commission Jane Loney – Term to expire December 31, 2027 Teri Spring – Term to expire December 31, 2028 Sandra Legan – Term to expire December 31, 2028 Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission (Adult Advisor) Elizabeth Panos – Term to expire May 31, 2028 Lodi Arts Commission Pavleen Grewal – Term to expire July 1, 2027 Planning Commission Crystal Hicks – Term to expire June 30, 2028
  53. 39 Received and filed the 2024 Local Appointments List outlining City Boards, Commissions, and Committees appointments and upcoming vacancies occurring in the 2025 Calendar Year.
  54. 47 SC and JB provided a presentation regarding the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Lodi and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for the period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2028. Specific topics of discussion included _________.
  55. 48 Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman made a motion, second by Council Member Hothi, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-211 approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Lodi and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for the period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2028. 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-Hensley Noes: None Absent: None
  56. 51 Council Member Hothi made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman, (following reading of the title) to waive reading of the ordinance in full and adopt and order to print Ordinance No. 2028 amending Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 8.04 “Outdoor and Tent Assemblies,” Chapter 9.08 Article II “Trespassing And Loitering,” Section 12.04.010 “Definitions Section 12.04.060 “Required,” Section 12.12.010 “Definitions,” Section 12.12.050 “Entering Closed Areas,” Section 12.12.170 “Structures,” Section 12.12.255 “Lodi Lake Nature Area-Prohibited Activities,” Section 12.12.420 “Skate Park Regulations,” Section 12.12.430 “Violations,” and Chapter 15.52 "Camp Cars and Trailer Camps" to regulate unauthorized camping in the City, which was introduced at a regular meeting of the Lodi City Council held December 4, 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-Hensley Noes: None Absent: None
  57. 55 J. Reorganization of the City Council J.1 Adopt Resolution Certifying the Election Results of the November 8, 2024 General Municipal Election Deputy City Clerk Ditmore presented the resuls of the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election, stating that the San Joaquin Registrar of Voters completed its canvass of the election on December 3, 2024, with District 4 electing Ramon Yepez and District 5 electing Mikey Hothi, which was further detailed in the Certificate of Election. Council Member Hothi made a motion, second by Council Member Yepez, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-212 Certifying the Election Results of the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election and Adopt Resolutions Reorganizing the Lodi City Council, by Electing a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore for the 2025 Calendar Year. 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-Hensley Noes: None Absent: None J.2 Presentation to Outgoing Mayor City Manager Carney presented a plaque to outgoing Mayor Craig-Hensley. Comments by Mayor Craig-Hensley____________. J.3 City Clerk to Administer Oath of Office to Lodi City Council Members Elect and Present Certificates of Election Deputy City Clerk Ditmore administered the Oath of Office to Lodi City Council Members Ramon Yepez and Mikey Hothi. J.4 Reorganization of the Lodi City Council Deputy City Clerk Ditmore, serving as Chair, conducted the election for the office of Mayor as follows: NOMINATION(S) FOR MAYOR: Council Member Hothi made a motion, second by Council Member Yepez, to nominate Council Member Bregman to the office of Mayor. There being no further nominations for the office of Mayor, the nominations were closed. Resolution No. 2024-213 electing Council Member Bregman for the position of Mayor carried by the following vote: 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-Hensley Noes: None Absent: None _________ administered an oath of office to Mayor Bregman. Deputy City Clerk Ditmore turned over the gavel to newly-elected Mayor Bregman who then conducted the election for the office of Mayor Pro Tempore. NOMINATION(S) FOR MAYOR PRO TEMPORE: Council Member Craig-Hensley made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to nominate Council Member Nakanishi for the office of Mayor Pro Tempore. Council Member Hothi made a motion, second by Council Member Yepez, to nominate Council Member Yepez for the office of Mayor Pro Tempore. There being no further nominations for the office of Mayor Pro Tempore, the nominations were closed. VOTE: The nomination of Council Member Nakanishi for the office of Mayor Pro Tempore failed by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Craig-Hensley and Council Member Nakanishi Noes: Council Member Hothi, Council Member Yepez, and Mayor Bregman Absent: None VOTE: Resolution No. 2024-214 electing Council Member Yepez to the office of Mayor Pro Tempore carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Craig-Hensley, Council Member Hothi, Council Member Nakanishi, Council Member Yepez, and Mayor Bregman Noes: None Absent: None
  58. 57 There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at ___ p.m. ATTEST: Olivia Nashed City Clerk