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April 3, 2024 ·7:00 PM Final

Carnegie Forum 305 West Pine Street, Lodi

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Agenda — 87 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 April 3, 2024, was called to order by Mayor Craig at 6:15 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 Deputy City Clerk Ditmore NOTE: City Clerk Nashed participated in the meeting via teleconference.
  4. a) Actual Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9; One case; Michael Van Guilder v. City of Lodi, Workers’ Compensation, WCAB Case #’s ADJ17992562 (12/13/2021) (CA)
  5. b) Public Employment – Regarding One Position – Conference with Human Resources Manager Adele Post, and Paul Kimura Regarding Recruitment of City Manager Pursuant to Government Code §54957 (CA)
  6. C-3 Adjourn to Closed Session
  7. 6 6:55 p.m. Invocation/Call to Civic Responsibility.
  8. 7 NOTE: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL COMMENCE NO SOONER THAN 7:00 P.M.
  9. 7 At 6:15 p.m., Mayor Craig adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the above matters. The Closed Session adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
  10. C-4 Return to Open Session / Disclosure of Action
  11. A. Call to Order / Roll Call
  12. 9 At 7:03 p.m., Mayor Craig reconvened the City Council meeting, and City Attorney Lucchesi disclosed that Council had a unanimous approval for item C-2a and there was no reportable action for Item C-2b.
  13. B. Presentations
  14. B.1 Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of April 7-13, 2024 as National Library Week and April 9, 2024 National Library Workers’ Day (CLK) 24-142
  15. 11 The Regular City Council meeting of April 3, 2024, was called to order by Mayor Craig at 7:04 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 Deputy City Clerk Ditmore NOTE: City Clerk Nashed participated in the meeting via teleconference.
  16. B.2 Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of April 14-20, 2024, as “National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week” (PD) 24-146
  17. B.3 Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of April 14-20, 2024, as “National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week” (PD) 24-147
  18. 13 Mayor Craig stated a recent article in the Lodi News Sentinel regarding the San Francisco Giants' Play Ball luncheon at Oracle Park prompted her to present a proclamation to Russell Lake for his many years of service and dedication to the youth in the Lodi community and acknowledging his recent induction into the Junior Giants Hall of Fame on March 26, 2024.
  19. B.4 Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of April 21-27, 2024, as “National Volunteers Week” (PD) 24-157
  20. B.5 Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of April 21-27, 2024, as Administrative Professionals Week 24-165
  21. 15 Mayor Craig presented a proclamation to Library Services Director Akiliah Manuel proclaiming the week of April 7-13, 2024 as National Library Week and April 9, 2024 as National Library Workers’ Day in the City of Lodi.
  22. C. Consent Calendar (Reading; Comments by the Public; Council Action)
  23. C.1 Receive for File the Annual Transportation Development Act and Measure K Funds Non-Transit Purposes and Transit Enterprise Fund Submitted by LSL for FY2022-2023 (FIN) 24-140
  24. 17 Mayor Craig presented a proclamation to Police Chief Ricardo Garcia proclaiming the week of April 14-20, 2024, as National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week in the City of Lodi.
  25. C.2 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Interim City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to SAAS Services Agreement with IGM Technology, of Toronto, Canada, to Provide Automation Services for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) Adding Funds ($82,000) For A Total Contract Not to Exceed $110,000 (FIN) 24-150
  26. C.3 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Interim City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services Inc., of New York, for Brownfields Assessment Grant Implementation Services (ED) 24-168
  27. 19 Mayor Craig presented a proclamation to Lodi Police Dispatchers Jennifer Root and Perla Aguiar proclaiming the week of April 14-20, 2024, as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in the City of Lodi.
  28. C.4 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Interim City Manager to Purchase Rubrik Enterprise Edition Security module from ePlus Technology, Inc., of Rocklin to Upgrade the City’s Data Backup Services ($76,500) (IT) 24-130
  29. C.5 Adopt Resolution Approving the Appropriation of Funds to Cover the Additional Expenditure for City Firewalls in the Amount of $293,816 (IT) 24-166
  30. 21 Mayor Craig presented a proclamation to volunteers from the Public Works Department, the Lodi Public Library, the Parks and Recreation Department, and the Police Department proclaiming the week of April 21-27, 2024, as National Volunteers Week in the City of Lodi.
  31. C.6 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Intimidator 12XP Drum Style Wood Chipper from Cal-Line Equipment Inc., Livermore CA ($65,356) (PRCS) 24-154
  32. C.7 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Interim City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Life Extension Clinics, Inc. of Lodi for Firefighter Physicals (up to $180,000 for the maximum of 3 year term) (FD) 24-040
  33. 23 Mayor Craig presented a proclamation to City of Lodi Administrative staff proclaiming the week of April 21-27, 2024, as Administrative Professionals Week in the City of Lodi.
  34. C.8 Adopt a Resolution to Ratify the Acceptance of the Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant Administered by California Board of State and Community Corrections and Appropriate Funds ($47,741.62) (PD) 24-156
  35. 24 City Attorney Lucchesi introduced the new Deputy City Attorney, Brian Gabriel. Interim City Manager Keys introduced the new Public Information Officer, Nancy Sarieh.
  36. C.9 Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Gateway South Subdivision, Unit No. 4, Tract No. 4107, Public Improvements (PW) 24-160
  37. C.10 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Interim City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 7 to Contract for Janitorial Services for City Facilities with ABM Industry Groups, LLC, of San Francisco ($150,000) (PW)
  38. 26 Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman made a motion, second by Council Member Nakanishi, 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
  39. C.11 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Appropriation of Funds to the 2021-2023 Tree Maintenance Contract with West Coast Arborists, Inc., of Anaheim ($30,000) (PW) 24-159
  40. C.12 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Interim City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to Contract with Cintas Corporation No. 3, for Rental and Cleaning of Uniforms for Certain Field and Warehouse Employees ($140,000) (PW) 24-161
  41. 28 Received for file the Annual Transportation Development Act and Measure K Funds Non-Transit Purposes and Transit Enterprise Fund submitted by LSL for FY2022-2023.
  42. C.13 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Interim City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 8 to Professional Services Agreement with Civil Hydro Tech, LLC, of Sunnyvale, for Lodi Central Plume Area, Northern Plume, and City-Wide Plume Management Services ($506,900), and Appropriating Funds ($506,900) (PW) 24-162
  43. C.14 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Interim City Manager to Execute Professional Services Agreement with LSC Transportation Consultants Inc., of Tahoe City, for Preparation of Short Range Transit Plan Update (Not-to-Exceed $97,665) (PW) 24-163
  44. 30 Adopted Resolution No. 2024-47 authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the SAAS Services Agreement with IGM Technology, of Toronto, Canada, to provide automation services for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), adding funds in the amount of $82,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $110,000.
  45. C.15 Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for 2024 DeBenedetti Park South Parking Lot Expansion (PW) 24-099
  46. C.16 Adopt the Following Resolutions Pertaining to the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election (CLK) (a) Resolution Calling and Giving Notice of the General Municipal Election; (b) Resolution Requesting the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors to Render Specified Services for the Conduct of a General Municipal Election; (c) Resolution Setting Forth the Council’s Policy Regarding Impartial Analysis, Arguments, and Rebuttal Arguments for Any Measure(s) that May Qualify to be Placed on the Ballot; and (d) Resolution Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidates’ Statements Submitted to the Voters at the General Municipal Election 24-112
  47. 32 Adopted Resolution No. 2024-48 authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., of New York, for Brownfields assessment grant implementation services.
  48. C.17 Set a Public Hearing for May 1, 2024, to Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the Draft 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan and 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program (CD) 24-152
  49. 34 page break
  50. 34 This item was pulled at the request of Mayor Craig. Mayor Craig noted that this item demonstrates the importance of cyber security to the City. In response to Mayor Craig, Information Technology Manager Benjamin Buecher provided information regarding the purchase being approved in this item. This item was included in the vote on the Consent Calendar. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-49 authorizing the Interim City Manager to purchase Rubrik Enterprise Edition Security module from ePlus Technology, Inc., of Rocklin, to upgrade the City’s data backup services, in the amount of $76,500.
  51. D. Comments by the Public on Non-Agenda Items
  52. 36 THE TIME ALLOWED PER NON-AGENDA ITEM FOR COMMENTS MADE BY THE PUBLIC IS LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES.
  53. 36 This item was pulled at the request of Mayor Craig. Mayor Craig noted that this item demonstrates the importance of cyber security to the City. In response to Mayor Craig, Information Technology Manager Benjamin Buecher provided information regarding the expenditure being approved in this item. This item was included in the vote on the Consent Calendar. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-50 approving the appropriation of funds to cover the additional expenditure for City firewalls, in the amount of $293,816.
  54. E. Comments by the City Council Members on Non-Agenda Items
  55. F. Comments by the City Manager on Non-Agenda Items
  56. 38 Adopted Resolution No. 2024-51 authorizing the purchase of Intimidator 12XP drum style wood chipper from Cal-Line Equipment, Inc., Livermore, in the amount of $65,356.
  57. G. Public Hearings - None
  58. H. Regular Calendar
  59. 40 Adopted Resolution No. 2024-52 authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Life Extension Clinics, Inc., of Lodi, for Firefighter physicals, in an amount not to exceed $180,000 for the maximum of the three-year term.
  60. H.1 Adopt a Resolution Approving Amendments to the Job Description of Water Services Technician I/II and Moving the Job Classifications of Water Services Technician I/II out of AFSCME General Services Bargaining Unit and into AFSCME Maintenance and Operators Bargaining Unit (HR) 24-052
  61. H.2 Provide Direction Regarding Implementation of One-Year Pilot Program for Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EU) 24-137
  62. 42 Adopted Resolution No. 2024-53 to ratify the acceptance of the Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant administered by the California Board of State and Community Corrections and appropriating funds in the amount of $47,741.62.
  63. H.3 Receive Presentation on the Basics of Budgeting (Budget) 24-164
  64. H.4 Provide Direction to Staff on Continuance of Informal Informational Meetings (aka Shirtsleeve Meetings) (CLK) 24-169
  65. 44 Adopted Resolution No. 2024-54 accepting the Gateway South Subdivision, Unit No. 4, Tract No. 4107, public improvements.
  66. I. Ordinances - None
  67. J. Adjournment
  68. 46 Adopted Resolution No. 2024-55 authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 7 to the contract for janitorial services for City facilities with ABM Industry Groups, LLC, of San Francisco, in the amount of $150,000.
  69. 47 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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/. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  70. 48 Adopted Resolution No. 2024-56 authorizing the appropriation of funds to the 2021-2023 Tree Maintenance Contract with West Coast Arborists, Inc., of Anaheim, in the amount of $30,000.
  71. 50 Adopted Resolution No. 2024-57 authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the contract with Cintas Corporation No. 3, for the rental and cleaning of uniforms for certain field and warehouse employees, in the amount of $140,000.
  72. 52 Adopted Resolution No. 2024-58 authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 8 to the Professional Services Agreement with Civil Hydro Tech, LLC, of Sunnyvale, for Lodi Central Plume Area, Northern Plume, and City-wide plume management services, in the amount of $506,900, and appropriating funds in the amount of $506,900.
  73. 54 This item was pulled at the request of Mayor Craig. In response to Mayor Craig, Public Works Director Charlie Swimley and Transportation Manager Julia Tyack provided information regarding the importance of the Short Range Transit Plan Update. This item was included in the vote on the Consent Calendar. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-59 authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc., of Tahoe City, for the preparation of the Short Range Transit Plan Update, in an amount not to exceed $97,665.
  74. 56 This item was pulled at the request of Council Member Nakanishi. This item was included in the vote on the Consent Calendar. Approved the plans and specifications and authorized advertisement for bids for the 2024 DeBenedetti Park South Parking Lot Expansion.
  75. 58 This item was pulled at the request of Council Member Nakanishi. In response to Council Member Nakanishi, City Clerk Nashed provided information regarding the nomination period for the November 5, 2024 election. This item was included in the vote on the Consent Calendar. Adopted the following resolutions pertaining to the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election: Resolution No. 2024-60(a) calling and giving notice of the General Municipal Election; Resolution No. 2024-60(b) requesting the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors to render specified services for the conduct of a General Municipal Election; Resolution No. 2024-60(c) setting forth the Council’s policy regarding impartial analysis, arguments, and rebuttal arguments for any measure(s) that may qualify to be placed on the ballot; and Resolution No. 2024-60(d) adopting regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to candidates’ statements submitted to the voters at the General Municipal Election.
  76. 60 Set a public hearing for May 1, 2024, to consider adopting a resolution approving the draft 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan and 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program.
  77. 62 Lyndsy Davis Jerry Rowland
  78. 64 Lyndsy Davis, a member of the public, thanked Mayor Craig, City Attorney Lucchesi, Council Member Yepez, Public Works Director Charlie Swimely, Police Chief Ricardo Garcia, Fire Chief Ken Johnson, Transportation Manager Julia Tyack, and City Clerk Nashed for their participation, assistance, and support of a recent neighborhood meeting. Jerry Rowland, a member of the public, spoke regarding outreach for the homeless.
  79. 66 Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman spoke regarding his attendance at the League of California subcommittee for Policy and Governance. Council Member Yepez spoke regarding the recent Townhall Meeting with Mayor Craig and Lyndsy Davis. Mayor Craig spoke regarding her attendance at the San Joaquin Council of Governments meeting, the Caesar Chavez dinner, and the Yo Soy Mural dedication; and the upcoming One Voice trip. Comments by the City Manager Interim City Manager Keys noted that Police Chief Ricardo Garcia is included in the Yo Soy mural; provided the Outstanding Citywide Initiatives update; and acknowledge Public Works Facilities Maintenance Worker Roberto Flores, Facilities Supervisor Tim Gonzalez, and Facilities Superintendent Arnel Clegg for their outstanding work on a recent intermittent gas leak in the Police Department.
  80. 70 Human Resources Manager Adele Post provided a presentation regarding amendments to the job description of Water Services Technician I/II and moving the job classifications of Water Services Technician I/II out of AFSCME General Services Bargaining Unit and into AFSCME Maintenance and Operators Bargaining Unit. Specific topics of discussion included background, original duties, current duties, and recommendation. In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Human Resources Manager Post confirmed that this is the first time this item has been brought to Council.
  81. 71 Council Member Nakanishi made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-61 approving amendments to the job description of Water Services Technician I/II and moving the job classifications of Water Services Technician I/II out of AFSCME General Services Bargaining Unit and into AFSCME Maintenance and Operators Bargaining Unit. 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
  82. 73 Assistant Electric Utility Director Melissa Price provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the implementation of one-year pilot program for public electric vehicle charging stations. Specific topics of discussion included purpose of discussion, background, locations, annual charging data, total project cost, charging methods, comparison to other local charging stations, summary, and options. Council Member Nakanishi stated he would be interested in what other local municipalities are doing, but would defer to the City's NCPA representative, Council Member Hothi. Council Member Hothi spoke regarding the need to charge for ten hours to receive a full charge, the lack of fast chargers in Lodi, and the need for the City to prepare for the mandated switch to electric vehicles in 2035. In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman, Assistant Electric Utility Director Price provided information regarding the costs of capital improvements needed for the charger installation, energy, and annual maintenance costs. Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman spoke regarding his reluctance in subsidizing energy costs for electric vehicles, his preference of Option 2, and his willingness to accept Option 3. In response to Council Member Yepez, Assistance Electric Utility Director Price and Interim City Manager Keys provided information regarding plans for the installation of fast chargers. Council Member Yepez spoke regarding his reluctance to subsidize high income electric vehicle users and stated he would support Option 2 or Option 3. Mayor Craig spoke in favor of Option 2. Council Member Hothi spoke regarding the cost of a full charge at a fast charger vs. the cost at a Level II charger. In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Assistant Electric Utility Director Price provided information confirmed that most other local jurisdictions are charging customers for EV charging. In response to Mayor Craig, Assistant Electric Utility Director Price provided information regarding cost recovery when not assessing the penalty. Council Member Hothi agreed that not assessing the penalty would be an acceptable compromise. In response to Council Member Hothi, Assistant Electric Utility Director Price provided information regarding the possibility of assessing the penalty once a vehicle has reached full charge.
  83. 74 Council Member Hothi made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman, to approve Option 2, implementing a one-year pilot program for electric vehicle charging, with charging station users being $1.75 per hour starting June 1, 2024, and charging station users a $5 per hour penalty after the vehicle is fully charged. 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
  84. 76 Interim City Manager Keys provided a brief introduction. Budget Manager Jennelle Baker provided a PowerPoint presentation on the Basics of Budgeting. Specific topics of discussion included topics, budget purpose, budget calendar, budget contributors, budget assumptions, types of funds, General Fund, Enterprise funds, Special Revenue funds, Internal Services funds, Capital Improvement Plan, Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), CIP components, sample CIP timelines, budget challenges, discretionary General Fund budget, discretionary revenue definition, and FY 2023-2024 General Fund revenue pie chart. In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Budget Manager Baker provided information regarding budget meetings with the Department Heads. In response to Mayor Craig, Interim City Manager Keys provided information regarding PERS reports and PARS funding. In response to Mayor Craig, Accounting Manager Melissa Munoz and Interim City Manager Keys provided information regarding Enterprise funds covering personnel costs and uses for funding in excess of mandated reserves. In response to Mayor Craig, Interim City Manager Keys provided information regarding discretionary funding from peaker plant revenue. In response to Mayor Craig, Accounting Manager Munoz provided information regarding the CIPs five-year forecast. In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Interim City Manager Keys provided information regarding property tax and sales tax historical increases. Mayor Craig thanked staff for the presentation and requested that Council receive a copy. She further encouraged the public to comment on the budget as Council moves through the process. No Council action was required on this item.
  85. 78 City Clerk Nashed provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the continuance of Informal Informational Meetings (aka Shirtsleeve Meetings). Specific topics of discussion included background, options for Council consideration, and additional considerations. City Attorney Lucchesi provided additional information regarding special meeting and regular meeting posting requirements. Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman stated that having a 5:30 p.m. meeting time, rather than 7:00 a.m., would provide greater availability for public attendance. Mayor Craig spoke regarding the waste of staff time to post cancellations, her support of Option 3b, discontinuance of Shirtsleeve Meetings, the goal of having greater public participation, the flexibility of Special Meetings for agenda items requiring more time, and shorter items being included on Regular Meeting agendas. Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman spoke in favor of setting aside a particular day and time on their schedules to use if needed. In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman, City Attorney Lucchesi stated that the Lodi Improvement Committee and the Planning Commission meet in Council Chambers on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, although Council does have priority for Chambers use. Council Member Hothi stated he would be comfortable setting a specified time aside on his schedule for potential use for a Special Meeting. City Clerk Nashed noted that the Parks and Recreation Commission meets the first Tuesday evening of each month. Council Member Hothi noted that three of the four Regular Calendar items could have been held at a Shirtsleeve Meeting, but there is greater public participation at an evening meeting. Council Member Nakanishi stated he preferred to have the Special Meeting between 4 and 5 on Tuesdays and have the meeting only last for an hour. City Attorney Lucchesi noted that at a Special Meeting, only the agendized item may receive comments. Council Member Yepez spoke in favor of having the Special Meetings at 5:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. to provide greater access for public participation. Mayor Craig spoke in favor of having the Special Meetings on the second, third or fourth Tuesdays at 5:30 to 6:30 to accommodate the attendance of the public, that the date and time would not set in the LMC but understood by Council to be reserved. Interim City Manager Keys spoke regarding the need during budget season to present information to Council at Special Meetings but that the Special Meetings would be sparingly used the remainder of the year. Mayor Craig suggested being flexible on times, with 4:00 p.m. meetings for topics that are more for Council while 5:30 p.m. meetings could be used for items needing more public engagement. City Clerk Nashed spoke regarding there not being a need to make a decision on a set day or time at tonight's meeting as the ordinance amendment will not contain a reference to a set day or time.
  86. 79 Council Member Hothi made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman, to choose Option 3b, directing staff to return to Council to set a public hearing to introduce an ordinance amending the Lodi Municipal Code to discontinue Shirtsleeve 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 Interim City Manager Keys stated that the ordinance amendment will take some time and asked for Council direction regarding budget presentations in May. In response to Council Member Hothi, Interim City Manager Keys provided information regarding the length or the budget presentations and upcoming Regular Meeting cancellations. In response to Mayor Craig, City Clerk Nashed confirmed the budget presentations could take place at Special Meetings. In response to Mayor Craig, Interim City Manager Keys confirmed that budget presentations would begin the first week in May. Mayor Craig spoke in favor of holding Special Meetings for the budget presentations to create an opportunity for public participations. Council concurred with that direction. City Attorney Lucchesi noted that the City Clerk is able to put an informal hold on Council Member's calendars. In response to City Clerk Nashed, Mayor Craig directed Interim City Manager Keys to work with City Clerk Nashed and the departments currently on the Shirtsleeve Meeting schedule to reschedule those presentations. In response to City Clerk Nashed, Council confirmed that their direction was to immediately discontinue Shirtsleeve Meetings.
  87. 82 There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:27 p.m., in honor of City Clerk Nashed who was awarded a Leadership Award at the conference of the City Clerks Association of California, which she was attending tonight. ATTEST: Maria Ditmore Deputy City Clerk