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May 15, 2024 ·7:00 PM Final

Carnegie Forum 305 West Pine Street, Lodi

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Agenda — 94 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 May 15, 2024, was called to order by Mayor Craig at 6:47 p.m. Present: Council Member Hothi, Council Member Yepez, Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman, and Mayor Craig Absent: Council Member Nakanishi Also Present: Interim City Manager Keys, City Attorney Lucchesi, and City Clerk Nashed NOTE: Council Member Nakanishi arrived at 6:48 p.m.
  4. a) Actual Litigation: Government Code §54956.9; One Case; Brannon Haro v. City of Lodi, Workers’ Compensation, WCAB Case #’s ADJ15259959 (09/18/2021) (CA)
  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 6:47 p.m., Mayor Craig adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the above matters. The Closed Session adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
  9. C-4 Return to Open Session / Disclosure of Action
  10. A. Call to Order / Roll Call
  11. 8 At 7:01 p.m., Mayor Craig reconvened the City Council meeting, and City Attorney Lucchesi disclosed that Council unanimously agreed to settle a Workers' Compensation case, Brannon Haro v. City of Lodi, WCAB Case No. ADJ15259959.
  12. 9 page break
  13. B. Presentations
  14. 10 The Regular City Council meeting of May 15, 2024, was called to order by Mayor Craig at 7:05 p.m. Present: Council Member Hothi, Council Member Nakanishi, Council Member Yepez, Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman, and Mayor Craig Absent: None Also Present: Interim City Manager Keys, City Attorney Lucchesi, and City Clerk Nashed
  15. B.1 Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of May 12-18, 2024, as “National Police Week” (PD) 24-211
  16. B.2 Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of May 19 - 25, 2024, as “National Public Works Week” (PW) 24-181
  17. B.3 Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Month of May as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month (CLK) 24-236
  18. 13 Mayor Craig presented a proclamation to Police Chief Ricardo Garcia, Police Captain Eric VerSteeg, Honor Guard Commander Police Lieutenant Mitch LeStrange, and members of the Lodi Police Department proclaiming the week of May 12-18, 2024, as National Police Week in the City of Lodi.
  19. B.4 Presentation of Proclamation for Public Service Week (CLK) 24-241
  20. B.5 Recognition of “Mayor for a Day” Contest Participants (CLK) 24-235
  21. 15 Mayor Craig presented a proclamation to Public Works Director Charlie Swimley and members of the Public Works crews proclaiming the week of May 19 - 25, 2024, as National Public Works Week in the City of Lodi.
  22. C. Consent Calendar (Reading; Comments by the Public; Council Action)
  23. C.1 Receive Register of Claims for April 12, 2024 through May 2, 2024 in the Total Amount of $5,845,951.86 (FIN) 24-234
  24. 17 This proclamation was presented first. Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman presented a proclamation to Vickie Clark, a person living with ALS, her father Dan Mayor, and sister and caregiver Tere Wilson proclaiming the month of May 2024 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month in the City of Lodi.
  25. C.2 Adopt a Resolution Approving City of Lodi Pay Schedule Dated May 15, 2024 (HR) 24-215
  26. C.3 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute Professional Service Agreement with Quest Media and Supplies, Inc., of Roseville, for the Main Street Transitional Housing Surveillance System Licensing and Equipment Installation ($63,000) (IT) 24-167
  27. 19 Mayor Craig presented a proclamation to Deputy City Clerk Maria Ditmore in honor of Public Service Week, May 5 - 11, 2024, acknowledging the hundreds of public employees who serve the greater Lodi community.
  28. C.4 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute Professional Service Agreement with Quest Media and Supplies, Inc., of Roseville, for the Hutchins Street Square Building Surveillance System Licensing and Equipment Installation ($86,000) (IT) 24-170
  29. C.5 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute Professional Service Agreement with Civic Plus, of Manhattan, Kan., for the Design and Hosting of the City’s Web Services, CivicOptmize Online Forms Module, and See Click Fix Mobile Application ($371,150) (IT) 24-175
  30. 21 Mayor Craig recognized the “Mayor for a Day” contestants: Tilly Esparza, Dash Thruston, Ezekiel Park, Mason Barrington, Ripley Lambie, and Eeshika Bhakta (Participants); Arley Barrington and Mason Mayer (Honorable Mentions); and Montserrat Santoyo Ramirez, Carly Stroud, and Kunal Nandwal (1st to 3rd Prize Winners).
  31. C.6 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Purchase Armis Essentials Asset Vulnerability Management from ePlus Technology, Inc., of Rocklin, to Increase the Cyber Security Profile ($78,000) (IT) 24-214
  32. C.7 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 7 to Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International of Rancho Cordova (MBI), for Community Development Block Grant Administration and Housing Program Support Services to Extend Term to June 30, 2025, in an Amount Not to Exceed $173,650, for a Total Contract Amount Not to Exceed $1,839,548 (CD) 24-229
  33. 23 Council Member Hothi made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman, 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
  34. C.8 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 3 to Extend the Term Limit to December 30, 2024, for the Professional Services Agreement with PlaceWorks, of Santa Ana, a California Corporation, to Prepare an Environmental Impact Report and Provide Technical Services for a Sphere of Influence and Municipal Services Review Update (CD) 24-228
  35. C.9 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Fire Chief to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with South San Joaquin County Fire Authority (SSJCFA) for Paramedic Accreditation Services (FD) 24-213
  36. 25 Claims were approved in the amount of $5,845,951.86.
  37. C.10 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute Additional Change Orders to 2021-2023 Sidewalk and Miscellaneous Concrete Repair Program ($126,622) (PW) 24-189
  38. C.11 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute Lease Agreements with Lodi Historical Society and Lodi Professional Firefighters Union for the First and Seconds Floors of 114 North Main Street, Lodi, California (PW) 24-185
  39. 27 This item was pulled at the request of Council Member Yepez. In response to Council Member Yepez, Interim City Manager Keys provided information regarding the CalPERS requirement to bring the pay schedule to Council for approval each quarter. This item was included in the vote on the Consent Calendar. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-73 approving the City of Lodi Pay Schedule dated May 15, 2024.
  40. C.12 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute Certifications and Assurances and Authorized Agent Forms for the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) for Free Student Fares (PW) 24-219
  41. C.13 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute Improvement Agreement for the Westgate Center Drive Aisle and Water Main Relocation Project (PW) 24-223
  42. 29 This item was pulled at the request of Council Member Nakanishi and Council Member Yepez. In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Information Technology Manager Ben Buecher provided information regarding the length of time surveillance systems have been in place at City facilities. In response to Council Member Yepez, Accounting Manager Melissa Munoz provided information regarding the funding of the project. In response to Council Member Yepez, Neighborhood Services Manager Jennifer Rhyne provided information regarding grant funding. In response to Council Member Yepez, Interim City Manager Keys stated the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) sheet provided includes the total project cost. In response to Council Member Nakanishi, clarified that this item is for the surveillance system for the Main Street Transitional Housing project. This item was included in the vote on the Consent Calendar. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-74 authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a Professional Service Agreement with Quest Media and Supplies, Inc., of Roseville, for the Main Street Transitional Housing surveillance system licensing and equipment installation, in the amount of $63,000.
  43. C.14 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute Change Order No. 1 for Aeration Diffusers System Replacements at White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility, with WM Lyles Co., of Rocklin, in the amount of $47,447.44 and Authorize the Interim City Manager Additional Change Order Authority in an Amount Not-To-Exceed $250,000 (PW) 24-227
  44. C.15 Adopt a Resolution Initiating Proceedings for the Levy and Collection of Assessments, a Resolution Approving the Annual Report, a Resolution Declaring the Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments for the Lodi Consolidated Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 2003-1 for Fiscal Year 2024/25, and Set Public Hearing on These Actions for June 5, 2024 (PW) 24-224
  45. 31 This item was pulled at the request of Council Member Nakanishi. In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Information Technology Manager Ben Buecher provided information regarding the length of time surveillance systems have been in place at City facilities. This item was included in the vote on the Consent Calendar. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-75 authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a Professional Service Agreement with Quest Media and Supplies, Inc., of Roseville, for the Hutchins Street Square building surveillance system licensing and equipment installation, in the amount of $86,000.
  46. C.16 Approve Specifications and Adopt a Resolution Awarding Contract for 2024 Extruded Traffic Striping to Chrisp Company of Fremont, ($84,003) and Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute Change Orders ($15,000), and Appropriate Funds ($35,000) (PW) 24-220
  47. C.17 Accept Improvements under Contract for Grape Stake Replacement Project - Phase 1 (PW) 24-222
  48. 33 Adopted Resolution No. 2024-76 authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a Professional Service Agreement with Civic Plus, of Manhattan, Kansas, for the design and hosting of the City’s web services, CivicOptmize online forms module, and the See Click Fix mobile application, in the amount of $371,150.
  49. C.18 Post for Expiring Terms and Vacancies on the Library Board of Trustees, Planning Commission, Measure L Citizens’ Oversight Committee, Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission (Student Members and Adult Advisors), Lodi Arts Commission, and San Joaquin County Commission on Aging (CLK) 24-230
  50. C.19 Set a Public Hearing for June 5, 2024, to Conduct the Annual Review of Ordinance 2001, Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 2.26, and Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the Annual Review and Report of the Military Equipment Use Policy (PD) 24-212
  51. 35 Adopted Resolution No. 2024-77 authorizing the Interim City Manager to purchase Armis Essentials Asset Vulnerability Management from ePlus Technology, Inc., of Rocklin, to increase the cyber security profile, in the amount of $78,000.
  52. D. Comments by the Public on Non-Agenda Items
  53. 37 THE TIME ALLOWED PER NON-AGENDA ITEM FOR COMMENTS MADE BY THE PUBLIC IS LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES.
  54. 37 Adopted Resolution No. 2024-78 authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 7 to the Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International (MBI), of Rancho Cordova, for Community Development Block Grant administration and Housing Program support services to extend the term to June 30, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $173,650, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,839,548.
  55. E. Comments by the City Council Members on Non-Agenda Items
  56. F. Comments by the City Manager on Non-Agenda Items
  57. 39 This item was pulled at the request of Mayor Craig. In response to Mayor Craig, Community Development Director John Della Monica provided information regarding the City's Housing Element findings effecting the completion of the Environmental Impact Report and the Sphere of Influence and Municipal Services Review Update. This item was included in the vote on the Consent Calendar. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-79 authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with PlaceWorks, of Santa Ana, a California Corporation, to prepare an Environmental Impact Report and provide technical services for a Sphere of Influence and Municipal Services Review Update, extending the term limit to December 30, 2024.
  58. G. Public Hearings
  59. G.1 Public Hearing to Consider Certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH #2019029095) for the Lakehouse Mixed Use Development project, Consider a Resolution Amending the General Plan Map from Industrial to Mixed Use Center, and Consider Introducing an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map from Industrial (“M”) to Mixed Use Center (“MCE”) for approximately 9.0 acres (APNs: 015-640-03, 115-064-09, 115-064-10) (Applicant: 157 California Reserve, Inc., File Numbers: PL2021-030 GPA, PL2021-031 Z, and PL2021-029; CEQA Determination: An Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”) has been prepared pursuant to Section 15021 of the CEQA Guidelines) (CD) 24-226
  60. 41 This item was pulled at the request of Mayor Craig. In response to Mayor Craig, Fire Chief Ken Johnson provided an update on the progress of the Advanced Life Support (ALS) program implementation. This item was included in the vote on the Consent Calendar. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-80 authorizing the Fire Chief to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with South San Joaquin County Fire Authority (SSJCFA) for paramedic accreditation services.
  61. G.2 Public Hearing to Consider Waiving the First Reading and Introducing an Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 2.04 “City Council Meetings” (CLK) 24-231
  62. H. Regular Calendar
  63. 43 This item was pulled at the request of Council Member Yepez. In response to Council Member Yepez, Public Works Director Charlie Swimley provided information on work included in the change orders and the scope of service of the original contract. Additionally, Council Member Yepez requested for a list of the streets that will be repaved in the next year. This item was included in the vote on the Consent Calendar. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-81 authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute additional change orders to the 2021-2023 Sidewalk and Miscellaneous Concrete Repair Program, in the amount of $126,622.
  64. H.1 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Reallocate and Appropriate Funds from Hutchins Street Square Climate Control System Project to Hutchins Street Square Charlene Powers Lange Theatre Safety Repairs Project ($220,000) (PRCS) 24-233
  65. H.2 Nominate and Appoint Members of the Lodi City Council to Serve as Ex Officio Members of the Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee (CM) 24-238
  66. 45 This item was pulled at the request of Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman. At the request Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman, Scott Hamilton provided an update on the restoration of the historic Main Street Firehouse. This item was included in the vote on the Consent Calendar. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-82 authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute lease agreements with Lodi Historical Society and Lodi Professional Firefighters Union for the first and seconds floors of 114 North Main Street.
  67. H.3 Receive Presentation Regarding Water Conservation Outreach and Education Program (PW) 24-225
  68. H.4 Receive Information Regarding Multi-Family Billing Options for Solid Waste Collection Services for Multi-Family Properties and Provide Direction to Proceed (PW) 24-232
  69. 47 Adopted Resolution No. 2024-83 authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute certifications and assurances and authorized agent forms for the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) for free student fares.
  70. I. Ordinances - None
  71. J. Adjournment
  72. 49 Adopted Resolution No. 2024-84 authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute an Improvement Agreement for the Westgate Center Drive Aisle and Water Main Relocation Project.
  73. 50 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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/. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  74. 51 Adopted Resolution No. 2024-85 authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 for the Aeration Diffusers System Replacements at White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility, with WM Lyles Co., of Rocklin, in the amount of $47,447.44 and authorizing the Interim City Manager additional change order authority in an amount not to exceed $250,000.
  75. 53 Adopted Resolution No. 2024-86 initiating proceedings for the levy and collection of assessments, Resolution No. 2024-87 approving the Annual Report, and Resolution No. 2024-88 declaring the intention to levy and collect assessments for the Lodi Consolidated Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 2003-1 for Fiscal Year 2024/25; and set a public hearing on these actions for June 5, 2024.
  76. 55 Approved the specifications and adopt Resolution No. 2024-89 awarding the contract for the 2024 Extruded Traffic Striping Project to Chrisp Company, of Fremont, in the amount of $84,003, and authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute change orders in an amount not to exceed $15,000, and appropriating funds in the amount of $35,000.
  77. 57 Accepted the improvements under the contract for Grape Stake Replacement Project - Phase 1.
  78. 59 Directed the City Clerk to post for the following vacancies and expiring terms. POSTINGS: Library Board of Trustees Two terms expiring June 30, 2024 – New terms to expire June 30, 2027 Planning Commission Two terms expiring June 30, 2024 - New terms to expire June 30, 2028 Measure L Citizens’ Oversight Committee Two terms expiring June 30, 2024 - New terms to expire June 30, 2027 Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission (Student Members) Five terms expiring May 31, 2024 - New terms to expire May 31, 2026 Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission (Adult Advisors) Three terms expiring May 31, 2024 - New terms to expire May 31, 2027 One vacancy - Term to expire May 31, 2025 One vacancy - Term to expire May 31, 2027 Lodi Arts Commission Three terms expiring July 1, 2024 - New terms to expire July 1, 2027 San Joaquin County Commission on Aging One term expiring June 30, 2024 - New term to expire June 30, 2027
  79. 61 Set a public hearing for June 5, 2024, to conduct the annual review of Ordinance 2001, Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 2.26, and consider adopting a resolution approving the Annual Review and Report of the Military Equipment Use Policy.
  80. 63 Robby Van Arsdale, a member of the public, spoke regarding the difficulty of students Lodi Academy via bus due to the hourly schedule and by bicycle due to traffic and cars parked along the curb. He spoke further regarding AB 413 - Daylighting Law and the requirement for removal of visual obstructions near crosswalks.
  81. 65 Mayor Craig thanked Council Member Yepez, Electric Utility Director Jeff Berkheimer, Public Works Director Charlie Swimley, Public Works Management Analyst Tiffani Christy, and Interim City Manager Keys for their attendance at the San Joaquin Council of Governments One Voice trip in support of the hydrogen hub project. Mayor Craig requested that Interim City Manager Keys address the concerns she has continued to receive about the confusing messaging regarding Lodi Connect, bill payments, and the past-due penalties. Interim City Manager Keys and Accounting Manager Melissa Munoz provided an update on the efforts being made to correct the issue. In response to Mayor Craig, Community Development Director John Della Monica stated staff will provide an update regarding the status and work plan of the Committee on the Homelessness on an upcoming agenda.
  82. 67 Interim City Manager Keys provided the Strategic Imperatives update and thanked Police Chief Ricardo Garcia for serving as Acting City Manager during his absence due to the One Voice Trip.
  83. 70 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 certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH #2019029095) for the Lakehouse Mixed Use Development project, consider a resolution amending the General Plan Map from Industrial to Mixed Use Center, and consider introducing an ordinance amending the Zoning Map from Industrial (“M”) to Mixed Use Center (“MCE”) for approximately 9.0 acres (APNs: 015-640-03, 115-064-09, 115-064-10) (Applicant: 157 California Reserve, Inc., File Numbers: PL2021-030 GPA, PL2021-031 Z, and PL2021-029). Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman and Council Member Hothi disclosed messages received from project architect John Viera, due to the quasi judicial nature of this item. In response to Council Member Nakanishi, City Attorney Lucchesi provided information regarding ex parte communication. City Planner Cynthia Marsh provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Lakehouse Mixed Use Development project. Specific topics of discussion included proposed project, aerial view of proposed project, background, General Plan Land Use Map, Zoning District Map, existing and proposed General Plan Amendment designation, existing and proposed zoning, CEQA - Environmental Impact Report, public outreach, and staff recommendation. In response to Council Member Hothi, Community Development Director John Della Monica provided information regarding the improvements made to Lower Sacramento Road in response to public feedback. In response to Mayor Craig, City Attorney Lucchesi and City Planner Marsh provided information regarding the changes included in the Blue Sheet. In response to Council Member Hothi, Community Development Director Della Monica provided information regarding the next step in the process. In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Community Development Director Della Monica provided information regarding the study, which included noise and traffic; additionally, he stated that Lodi Unified School District was afforded the opportunity to review the project and had no comment. Council Member Hothi stated he would like to hear from the applicant. Brett Jolley, land use counsel for the applicant (Celia Hung of 157 California Reserve, Inc.), provided information regarding background, project merits, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) points, the positive on-going relationship with the neighboring property owners, and traffic improvements on Lower Sacramento Road. John Vierra, project architect, spoke regarding design features of the project. In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Community Development Director Della Monica provided information regarding the height of apartment buildings in other developments. In response to Mayor Craig, Mr. Vierra provided information regarding pedestrian-friendly access to Turner Road and Lodi Lake, sound barrier separation from the NCPA powerplant and railway spur. Mr. Vierra spoke regarding the pedestrian flashing beacon which, while not required, will be installed on Lower Sacramento Road. In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Community Development Director Della Monica and Interim City Manager Keys stated that there is no planned closure of the walkway to the Lodi Lake adjacent to the Masonic Cemetery. Mr. Vierra spoke regarding access to the walkway to Lodi Lake. Mayor Craig opened the public hearing for public comment at 9:01 p.m. Tom Giou, a resident of Eilers Lane, spoke regarding traffic concerns on Lower Sacramento Road. Steven Nilssen, a resident of Eilers Lane, stated that he is generally in favor of the project but opposes the planned 150-unit apartment complex, citing the density, building height, and increased traffic. Mark Chandler, a former Council Member and a member of the winegrape community, spoke in favor of the project. Robby Van Arsdale, a member of the public, spoke regarding the need for high-density housing and infill in order to grow maintaining green space. There being no further public comments, Mayor Craig closed the public hearing at 9:15 p.m. In response to Council Member Yepez, Mr. Vierra provided information regarding changes to the original proposal due to NCPA requirements for a minimum setback from their diesel storage area, with no change to the density. In response to Mayor Craig, Mr. Jolley clarified that a raised median on Lower Sacramento Road had been considered but the Public Works Department determined that it was not warranted by the traffic studies and not consistent with the General Plan. The final determination was for re-striping, a painted median, and the flashing traffic beacon. Community Development Director Della Monica provided additional information regarding the dedicated turn lane to provide access to the project. Council Member Nakanishi spoke regarding the traffic concerns expressed by Mr. Giou. In response to Council Member Nakanishi, City Attorney Lucchesi provided information regarding the process for denying the application. Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman spoke regarding Mr. Giou's concerns and expressed his support of the project. Mayor Craig spoke regarding consistency with Land Use law and the City's General Plan, economic benefits of the project, and the benefit to the Housing Element. Mayor Craig stated that it is Council's responsibility to make the decision regarding the EIR based on the overriding consideration of economic, legal, social, technological, or other benefits and spoke regarding the economic and social benefits to the community of the project. She expressed her support for the project. In response to Mayor Craig, City Attorney Lucchesi clarified that the Blue Sheet provides an amended resolution containing the appropriate wording. Council Member Hothi spoke in favor of the project, noting the need for infill development and commending the accommodations provided to the neighborhood. In response to Council Member Nakanishi, City Attorney Lucchesi provided information regarding abstaining from the vote.
  84. 71 Council Member Hothi made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman, to certify the Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH #2019029095) for the Lakehouse Mixed Use Development project; adopt Resolution No. 2024-90 amending the General Plan Map from Industrial to Mixed Use Center; and introduce Ordinance No. 2025 amending the Zoning Map from Industrial (“M”) to Mixed Use Center (“MCE”) for approximately 9.0 acres (APNs: 015-640-03, 115-064-09, 115-064-10) (Applicant: 157 California Reserve, Inc., File Numbers: PL2021-030 GPA, PL2021-031 Z, and PL2021-029). 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
  85. 73 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 waiving the first reading and introducing an ordinance repealing and replacing Lodi Municipal Code (LMC) Chapter 2.04, “City Council Meetings.” City Clerk Nashed provided a presentation regarding an ordinance repealing and replacing Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 2.04, “City Council Meetings.” Specific topics of discussion included direction from Council to move from having set Informal Informational Meetings (Shirtsleeve Meetings) to Special Meetings to be held as needed; and revision of LMC Chapter 2.04 to include modernization of some of the language, inclusion of City Clerk practices that have been updated, and language that pertained to male mayors; and staff recommendation. Mayor Craig opened the public hearing for public comment at 9:34 p.m. There being no public comments, Mayor Craig closed the public hearing at 9:34 p.m.
  86. 74 Council Member Hothi made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman, to waive the first reading and introducing Ordinance No. 2024 repealing and replacing Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 2.04, “City Council Meetings.” 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
  87. 77 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director Christina Jaromay provided a presentation regarding reallocation and appropriation of funds from the Hutchins Street Square Climate Control System Project to the Hutchins Street Square Charlene Powers Lange Theatre Safety Repairs Project. Specific topics of discussion included background, savings from the Hutchins Street Square Climate Control System Project, the need for safety repairs to the Hutchins Street Square Charlene Powers Lange Theatre, and staff recommendation. In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman, Interim City Manager Keys provided information regarding the use of funds remaining after the completion of a Capital Improvements Project. Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman expressed his support for the item. Mayor Craig stated the repairs to the curtain at the theatre is a good project for the remaining funds from the climate control system project and expressed her support.
  88. 78 Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-91authorizing the Interim City Manager to reallocate and appropriate funds from the Hutchins Street Square Climate Control System Project to the Hutchins Street Square Charlene Powers Lange Theatre Safety Repairs Project, in the amount of $220,000. 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
  89. 80 Interim City Manager Keys provided a presentation regarding nomination and appointment of members of the Lodi City Council to serve as Ex Officio Members of the Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee. Specific topics of discussion included appointment of the seven members of the Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee and the need to appoint two ex officio members from Council. In response to Council Member Yepez, Interim City Manager Keys stated that when the committee was formed, nominations were made but no official action was taken as the full Council was not present. Council Member Hothi stated that he would nominate Mayor Craig and Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman, who were originally nominated. Council Member Nakanishi stated that he would second the nomination.
  90. 81 Council Member Hothi made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to nominate and appoint Mayor Craig and Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman to serve as Ex Officio Members of the Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee. 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
  91. 83 Public Works Director Swimley provided a brief introduction. Compliance Manager Tosha Wiman provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Water Conservation Outreach and Education Program. Specific topics of discussion included overview, water conservation guidance, examples of common water conservation issues, processes and procedures, customer notification, violation data, outreach events, and contact information. In response to Mayor Craig, Compliance Manager Wiman clarified the process is the same for commercial water users. Council Member Nakanishi stated that he was pleased that there were only seven fines assessed last year. In response to Council Member Hothi, Compliance Manager Wiman provided information regarding repeat offenders and only seven offenders reaching the third notification, which involves a fine. No Council action was required on this item.
  92. 85 Management Analyst Tiffani Christy provided an introduction, including previous presentation regarding billing options, organics recycling implementation at multi-family properties for compliance with Senate Bill 1383, staff's request for additional time to continue evaluate potential impacts of multi-family tenant billing. Management Analyst Christy then provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding multi-family organics recycling implementation. Specific topics of discussion included timeline, goals, failure to comply, and staff recommendation. Waste Management Public Sector Manager Vanessa Barberis spoke regarding the feedback that Waste Management has received following the last Council meeting, the need for more time to find an equitable billing solution, and the need to move forward with the organics implementation to bring the City into compliance with SB 1383. In response to Council Member Yepez, Interim City Manager Keys stated that direction at the last meeting was to bring the item back for consideration, no new information was obtained, the determination that the organics component could be implemented with cart delivery, contamination component could be implemented with billings to the property owner, while discussions continue regarding billing Management Analyst Christy clarified that the organics implementation was a piece of the presentation at the last meeting but the focus was on the billing change, the key component of compliance with SB 1383 is the organics component In response to Council Member Yepez, City Attorney Lucchesi provided information on what is required to be included in an agenda packet, clarifying that presentations are not a required item. City Clerk Nashed provided information regarding the preparation of the agenda packet. Interim City Manager Keys stated that Council was informed at the Council meeting two weeks ago that there would not be time to provide additional information before this meeting, and that additionally, the staff that would have prepared additional information was at the One Voice trip in Washington, DC. Mayor Craig spoke regarding the process to reach the staff report on the electronic agenda. Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman thanked Management Analyst Christy Public Works Director Charlie Swimley, and Waste Management Public Sector Manager Barberis for their patience. Mayor Craig thanked staff for their efforts in developing the organics pilot program.
  93. 86 Council Member Hothi made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, to continue with current billing practices and proceed with implementation of weekly organics service, including monitoring and enforcement, at multi-family properties, billed at Proposition 218-approved rates, to bring the City into compliance with SB 1383. 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
  94. 89 There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:03 p.m. ATTEST: Olivia Nashed City Clerk