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February 7, 2024 ·7:00 PM Final

Carnegie Forum 305 West Pine Street, Lodi

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Agenda — 71 items

  1. C-1 Call to Order / Roll Call
  2. C-2 Announcement of Closed Session
  3. a) Public Employment – Regarding One Position – Conference with Human Resources Manager Adele Post Regarding Recruitment of City Manager Pursuant to Government Code §54957 (CA)
  4. b) Conference with Legal Counsel - Threatened Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2). One case. Claim by Aline Galeno, Reyna Galeno, Anna Marques, and Birgilio Galeno based on the death of their dog known as Enzo (CA)
  5. c) Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2): (Employee Line of Duty Death - Benjamin Gloff, Workers’ Compensation Claim No. COL240005) (CA)
  6. C-3 Adjourn to Closed Session
  7. 7 6:55 p.m. Invocation/Call to Civic Responsibility.
  8. 8 NOTE: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL COMMENCE NO SOONER THAN 7:00 P.M.
  9. C-4 Return to Open Session / Disclosure of Action
  10. 9 At 7:11 p.m., Mayor Craig reconvened the City Council meeting, and City Attorney Lucchesi disclosed that there is no reportable action at this time.
  11. A. Call to Order / Roll Call
  12. B. Presentations
  13. B.1 Helping One Woman Certificate of Recognition (CLK) 24-066
  14. B.2 Black History Month Proclamation (CLK) 24-076
  15. 13 At the request of staff, this item was pulled and moved to the February 21, 2024 agenda.
  16. B.3 Exemplary Cooperative Spirit in Public Safety Certificates of Recognition (CLK) 24-079
  17. C. Consent Calendar (Reading; Comments by the Public; Council Action) approved Pass
  18. 15 Mayor Craig and Nancy Mellor, of the Lodi Arts Commission, presented Literacy and Programs Manager Yvette Herrera with a proclamation proclaiming February 2024 as Black History Month in the City of Lodi and recognizing the Lodi Public Library for hosting educational events in honor of Black History Month, particularly the artwork of Alma Thomas, a prominent African American artist and high school art teacher.
  19. C.1 Receive Register of Claims for December 29, 2023 through January 18, 2024 in the Total Amount of $6,739,131.33 (FIN) 24-058
  20. C.2 Accept Quarterly Report of Purchases between $30,000 and $60,000 (FIN) 24-062
  21. 17 Mayor Craig presented Exemplary Cooperative Spirit in Public Safety Certificates of Recognition to Chief Ricardo Garcia, of the Lodi Police Department; Chief Ken Johnson, of the Lodi Fire Department; and Electric Utility Director Jeff Berkheimer, of the Electric Utility Department.
  22. C.3 Accept the Quarterly Investment Report as Required by the City of Lodi Investment Policy (FIN) 24-061
  23. C.4 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Interim City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to Professional Service Agreement with A1 Protective Services, LLC, of Rancho Cordova, Adding Liquidated Damages And Additional Funds ($2,456,000) (FIN) 24-063
  24. C.5 Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2023/24 City Council’s Strategic Vision Priorities and Milestone Updates (CM) 24-060
  25. 20 Claims were approved in the amount of $6,739,131.33.
  26. C.6 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Interim City Manager to Execute Agreement with Clifford Moss, LLC, of Oakland, for Public Communications and Election Feasibility for Possible 2024 Revenue Measure ($65,000) (CM) 24-069
  27. C.7 Adopt a Resolution Approving City of Lodi Pay Schedule Dated February 7, 2024 (HR) 24-044
  28. 22 Accepted the Quarterly Report of Purchases between $30,000 and $60,000.
  29. C.8 Adopt a Resolution Approving Renewal of Chiropractic Benefit Administration Agreement with Landmark Healthplan of California, and Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute Agreement (HR) 24-053
  30. C.9 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Change Order to Purchase of One Bucket Truck Mounted on 2022 Ford F-550 Chassis from Altec Industries, Inc. of Dixon ($11,000) (EU) 24-064
  31. 24 Accepted the Quarterly Investment Report as required by the City of Lodi Investment Policy.
  32. C.10 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Interim City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Power Engineers, Incorporated of Hailey, ID for Utility Network Implementation Services ($125,000) and a Total Contract Not to Exceed ($350,000) (EU) 24-065
  33. C.11 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Accept a Donation from the Lodi Fire Foundation for an iSimulate Monitor in the Amount of $10,385 (FD) 24-046
  34. 26 This item was pulled at the request of Council Member Yepez. In response to Council Member Yepez, Interim City Manager Keys provided information on the scope of services and outreach in the area of the Access Center. Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman stated his support of the Ambassador Program and concurred that distribution of flyers in the Access Center area would be beneficial. In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Interim City Manager Keys provided information on the services provided by the Ambassador Program. Mayor Craig clarified that the Ambassador Program is paid for out of General Fund balances and not grant funds. This item was included in the vote on the Consent Calendar. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-10 authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Service Agreement with A1 Protective Services, LLC, of Rancho Cordova, adding liquidated damages and additional funds, in the amount of $2,456,000.
  35. C.12 Adopt a Resolution Accepting City of Lodi GrapeLine Fixed Route Service Levels and General Public Dial-A-Ride/ADA Paratransit Policy Changes (PW) 24-055
  36. C.13 Adopt a Resolution Appropriating Funds for Replacement of Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Dispenser ($35,000) (PW) 24-067
  37. 28 Received the Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2023/24 City Council’s Strategic Vision Priorities and Milestone updates.
  38. C.14 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Interim City Manager to Execute a Three-Year Professional Services Agreement with O’Dell Engineering, Inc. of Modesto, for On-call Landscape Architecture Services (Not-to-Exceed $100,000) (PW) 24-056
  39. C.15 Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for 2024 Downtown Concrete Cleaning and Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Award Contract to Lowest Responsive Bidder ($30,000), Execute Change Orders ($3,000), and Appropriating Funds ($3,000) (PW) 24-024
  40. 30 This item was pulled at the request of Interim City Manager Keys to provide an opportunity for Council discussion. In response to City Council, Interim City Manager Keys and City Attorney Lucchesi provided information regarding funding for this item, the need for the measure due to loss of business license tax revenue, the scope of services included in the agreement, the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) process, the TOT in Lodi in comparison to other local communities, the lack of a TOT increase since inception, budget shortfall details, and the possibility of adding other taxes. Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman stated that while he is in opposition to further taxation of citizens, he is supportive of the TOT increase. Council Member Yepez spoke regarding the TOT discouraging the use of the hotels in Lodi. Mayor Craig spoke in opposition to pursuing a TOT increase at this time. Council Member Hothi spoke in support of polling the community regarding interest in a TOT increase to meet the budget shortfall. Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman spoke in favor of pursuing the TOT enhancement.
  41. C.16 Accept Improvements Under Contract for Blakely Park - Enze Pool Shallow End Adjustment (PW)
  42. 31 Council Member Hothi made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman, . VOTE: The above motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Hothi and Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman Noes: Council Member Nakanishi, Council Member Yepez, and Mayor Craig Absent: None
  43. C.17 Quarterly Update from the Community Improvement Division of the Community Development Department (CD) 24-050
  44. C.18 Set a Public Hearing for February 21, 2024, to Consider Introducing Ordinance Amending Lodi Municipal Code Title 3 (Revenue and Finance), Chapter 3.01 (Business Tax Certification) (FIN) 24-059
  45. 33 Adopted Resolution No. 2024-11 approving the City of Lodi Pay Schedule dated February 7, 2024.
  46. D. Comments by the Public on Non-Agenda Items
  47. 35 THE TIME ALLOWED PER NON-AGENDA ITEM FOR COMMENTS MADE BY THE PUBLIC IS LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES.
  48. 35 Adopted Resolution No. 2024-12 approving the renewal of Chiropractic Benefit Administration Agreement with Landmark Healthplan of California, and authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the agreement.
  49. E. Comments by the City Council Members on Non-Agenda Items
  50. F. Comments by the City Manager on Non-Agenda Items
  51. 37 Adopted Resolution No. 2024-13 authorizing a change order to purchase of one bucket truck mounted on a 2022 Ford F-550 chassis from Altec Industries, Inc., of Dixon, in the amount of $11,000.
  52. G. Public Hearings - None
  53. H. Regular Calendar
  54. 39 Adopted Resolution No. 2024-14 authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Power Engineers, Incorporated, of Hailey, Idaho, for utility network implementation services, in the amount of $125,000, and a total contract not to exceed $350,000.
  55. H.1 Consider Adopting a Resolution Establishing an Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee, Setting Committee Objectives, Establishing Guidelines for Appointment and Authorizing the City Clerk to Advertise for Vacancies on the Committee (CM) 24-038
  56. I. Ordinances - None
  57. 41 Adopted Resolution No. 2024-15 authorizing the Interim City Manager to accept a donation from the Lodi Fire Foundation for an iSimulate monitor in the amount of $10,385.
  58. J. Adjournment
  59. 43 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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/. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  60. 43 Adopted Resolution No. 2024-16 accepting the City of Lodi GrapeLine Fixed Route service levels and General Public Dial-A-Ride/ADA Paratransit policy changes.
  61. 45 Adopted Resolution No. 2024-17 appropriating funds for the replacement of the gasoline and diesel fuel dispenser, in the amount of $35,000.
  62. 47 Adopted Resolution No. 2024-18 authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a three-year Professional Services Agreement with O’Dell Engineering, Inc., of Modesto, for on-call landscape architecture services, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.
  63. 49 Approved the specifications and authorized advertisement for bids for the 2024 Downtown Concrete Cleaning and adopted Resolution No. 2024-19 authorizing the City Manager to award the contract to the lowest responsive bidder, in an amount not to exceed $30,000, execute change orders in an amount not to exceed $3,000, and appropriating funds in the amount of $3,000.
  64. 51 Accepted improvements under the contract for the Blakely Park - Enze Pool Shallow End Adjustment.
  65. 53 Received the Quarterly Update from the Community Improvement Division of the Community Development Department.
  66. 55 Set a public hearing for February 21, 2024, to consider introducing an ordinance amending Lodi Municipal Code Title 3 (Revenue and Finance), Chapter 3.01 (Business Tax Certification).
  67. 57 Former Congressman Jerry McNerney announced his candidacy for State Senate. Lyndsy Davis, a member of the public, spoke regarding traffic issues on South Central Avenue. Donna Ramacciotti, a member of the public, spoke regarding the homeless encampment on Cherokee Lane. Robby Van Arsdale, a member of the public, provided supplemental documents and spoke regarding pedestrian alleyways and traffic issues on South Central Avenue.
  68. 59 Mayor Craig spoke regarding attendance at the Mayor and Council Member Academy. Mayor Pro Tempore Bregman noted that he and Council Member Hothi lobbied on behalf of the NCPA for the hydrogen hub.
  69. 61 Interim City Manager Keys provided the Standing Citywide Initiatives Report and thanked Business Development Manager Astrida Trupovnieks for her work on the Hometown Microloan Project, Lodi Professional Firefighters for inviting him to their training exercise, and Human Resources Analyst Nancy Ramirez for her exceptional service.
  70. 65 Interim City Manager Keys provided a presentation regarding the establishment of an Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee. Specific topics of discussion included .
  71. 69 There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:42 p.m.