City Council
Regular MeetingLodi, NJ · October 13, 2020
Minutes
LODI CITY COUNCIL
SHIRTSLEEVE SESSION
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2020
A. Roll Call by City Clerk
An Informal Informational Meeting ("Shirtsleeve" Session) of the Lodi City Council was held
Tuesday, October 13, 2020, commencing at 7:00 a.m.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20, all Council Members
participated in the meeting via teleconference and the meeting was available for viewing by the
public via livestream at https://www.facebook.com/CityofLodi/ and
https://zoom.us/s/99156688900?pwd=MThFM09HbXdYQzkxMXpYdzJJb2gzQT09; the
opportunity for public comment was available through councilcomments@lodi.gov and
https://zoom.us/s/99156688900?pwd=MThFM09HbXdYQzkxMXpYdzJJb2gzQT09.
Present: Council Member Chandler, Council Member Mounce, Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi,
and Mayor Kuehne
Absent: None
Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, City Attorney Magdich, and City Clerk Cusmir
B. Topic(s)
B-1 Fiscal Year 2020/21General Fund Revenue Update (CM)
Deputy City Manager Andrew Keys provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Fiscal Year
2020/21 General Fund revenue estimates. Specific topics of discussion included summary of
original estimates; impact of COVID-19 pandemic; Wayfair v. South Dakota decision; Measure L;
need for caution; revenue projection; line item details; projected v. actuals; and the distribution of
sales tax revenue.
Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi stated that he was pleased with the presentation and the current
state of the City's finances.
Council Member Mounce noted the need for caution and that the City needs to be prudent. She
stated that she supports increasing payments to the pension stabilization fund and the addition of
more law and code enforcement officers, and looks forward to hearing staff's recommendations.
Council Member Chandler stated that he supports Council Member Mounce's comments.
Council Member Mounce spoke about the importance of supporting small local businesses and
appealed to the community to support local businesses.
C. Comments by Public on Non-Agenda Items
None
D. Adjournment
No action was taken by the City Council. The meeting was adjourned at 7:36 a.m.
ATTEST:
Jennifer Cusmir
City Clerk
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Agenda
LODI CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Carnegie Forum Shirtsleeve Session
305 West Pine Street, Lodi Date: October 13, 2020
Time: 7:00 a.m.
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SPECIAL NOTICE
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SPECIAL TELECONFERENCE NOTICE
Pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20:
The Brown Act, Government Code Section 54953, contains special requirements that apply when members of a
legislative body participate in a public meeting by telephone. Certain of these requirements have been suspended
by Paragraph 3 of Executive Order N-29-20, executed by the Governor of California on March 17, 2020, to mitigate
the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). In particular, the Executive Order suspends that provision of the Brown Act
that requires noticing, posting of agendas, and public access to each location where a member will be participating
telephonically, as well as provisions that require physical presence of members of the legislative body or the public
for purposes of a quorum or to hold a meeting. Executive Order N-29-20 allows an agency to conduct a
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making a physical location for the public to observe the meeting and provide public comment, consistent with other
provisions of the Brown Act.
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CITY COUNCIL SHIRTSLEEVE AGENDA
OCTOBER 13, 2020
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For information regarding this Agenda please contact:
Jennifer Cusmir
City Clerk
Telephone: (209) 333-6702
Informal Informational Meeting
A. Roll Call by City Clerk
B. Topic(s)
B-1 Fiscal Year 2020/21General Fund Revenue Update (CM)
C. Comments by Public on Non-Agenda Items
D. Adjournment
Pursuant to Section 54954.2(a) of the Government Code of the State of California, this agenda was posted at least 72 hours
in advance of the scheduled meeting at a public place freely accessible to the public 24 hours a day.
______________________________
Jennifer Cusmir
City Clerk
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City Clerk, located at 221 W. Pine Street, Lodi, and are available for public inspection. If requested, the agenda shall be made available
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AGENDA ITEM B-01
CITY OF LODI
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
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AGENDA TITLE: Fiscal Year 2020/21 General Fund Revenue Update
MEETING DATE: October 13, 2020
PREPARED BY: Deputy City Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive update to the FY 2020/21 General Fund revenue
projection.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: During the adoption presentation of the FY 2020/21 Budget, staff
acknowledged the uncertainty of the impact to the General Fund
revenues from the COVID-19 pandemic and committed to keeping
Council and the public informed as additional information and
revenue receipts were received. Staff will make a presentation to Council projecting the FY 2020/21
General Fund revenues based on first quarter receipts and updated projections provided by the city’s
sales tax consultants.
Andrew Keys
Deputy City Manager
APPROVED: ________________________________________
Stephen Schwabauer, City Manager
Fiscal Year 2020/21 Budget
General Fund Revenue
Estimates as of 9/30/20
Presented by Andrew Keys, Deputy City Manager
Summary
• FY 2019-20 Year End estimates and FY 2020-21 original
budget estimates were developed in very uncertain
times.
• The COVID-19 pandemic has materialized in
unanticipated ways.
• Businesses and individuals have adapted as necessary to
survive and in cases thrive through the pandemic.
• The impact of CA legislation based on the Wayfair v.
South Dakota court decision is larger than anticipated.
• Low original estimates for Measure L and its direct
application to online retail benefit Lodi.
• Uncertainty still exists and caution should be exercised.
Uncertainty
• Will there be a second COVID-19 wave?
• How will a possible “twindemic” COVID-19impact economic activity?
• Election uncertainty.
• Will jobs and the economy recover?
• Future Government stimulus?
• Will strong trend continue now that original COVID-19 stimulus has ended?
• Will small businesses survive and what is the revenue impact of
closures?
• Business license tax, TOT and property tax projections are not revised.
• Actual 1st Quarter FY 20-21 revenue is based on CDTFA revenue
summary.
• Detail is unavailable on the exact impact of state pandemic deferral
programs.
• Will eviction and foreclosure moratoriums lead to increased
foreclosures and property tax declines in the future?
Revenue Projection
• General Fund Summary:
Original FY 21 Projection as
General Fund Revenue Budget of 9/30/20 Difference
Total FY 21 Projection 59,159,490 61,281,060 2,121,570
Note: The addition of the Great Plates Program reimbursement has been removed so as to not skew the
data since there is an offsetting expenditure for the program.
Line Item Detail
Revenue Projection Changes over Original Budget
Original FY Projection as
Police Revenue 21 Budget of 9/30/20 Difference
Animal Licenses 40,000 25,810 (14,190)
Bicycle Licenses 600 300 (300)
Alarm Permits 25,000 25,400 400
Vendor Permit to Operate 3,500 2,500 (1,000)
Veh Code-Moving Violation 100,000 78,500 (21,500)
Overparking 125,000 95,000 (30,000)
Nuisance Fines 10,000 3,600 (6,400)
Reimbursable Charges - 1,500 1,500
Repairs & Demolition Reimb. 4,000 1,800 (2,200)
Fingerprinting 10,000 3,000 (7,000)
Animal Shelter Fees 20,000 7,500 (12,500)
Unaltered Fee 2,000 600 (1,400)
Police Clearance Fee 1,000 200 (800)
Animal Medical - 4,000 4,000
Code Enforcement Fine 20,000 15,000 (5,000)
Repairs & Demolition Reimb. 20,000 10,000 (10,000)
Code Enforcement Fees 10,000 2,000 (8,000)
Note: Only line items with budget projection changes are shown. 68% of budgeted revenue has not been
projected to change at this time.
Line Item Detail
Revenue Projection Changes over Original Budget
Original FY Projection as
Fire Revenue 21 Budget of 9/30/20 Difference
Fire Dept.Services-Other 2,800 600 (2,200)
Public Works Revenue
Contract Work For Others 20,000 15,000 (5,000)
General Revenue
Sales & Use Tax 12,035,870 12,664,000 628,130
Card Room Fee 440,000 220,000 (220,000)
Street & Lot Permits 15,000 10,000 (5,000)
Returned Check Charge 20,000 10,000 (10,000)
Investment Earnings 211,840 300,000 88,160
CARES Act Reimbursement 3,000 838,740 835,740
Admin fees-CVW 315,000 400,000 85,000
State Mandates SB90 50,000 86,690 36,690
Admin Fee-RTIF 23,280 15,000 (8,280)
Outside City Services 120,000 75,000 (45,000)
Measure L Revenue -
Sales & Use Tax 5,500,000 6,357,720 857,720
Note: Only line items with budget projection changes are shown. 68% of budgeted revenue has not been
projected to change at this time.
FY 20 Projected vs Actuals
General Fund FY 20 Estimate FY 20 Actuals
Revenues 59,905,690 63,649,518
Expenditures 61,612,490 60,057,744
Net: (1,706,800) 3,591,774
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