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Regular Meeting

Lodi, NJ · February 2, 2021

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LODI CITY COUNCIL SHIRTSLEEVE SESSION CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2021 A. Roll Call by City Clerk An Informal Informational Meeting ("Shirtsleeve" Session) of the Lodi City Council was held Tuesday, February 2, 2021, commencing at 7:01 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/j/93455719476?pwd=NDdhc1E4OEZyYWV3d2pDY1U5SjVZZz09; the opportunity for public comment was available through councilcomments@lodi.gov and https://zoom.us/j/93455719476?pwd=NDdhc1E4OEZyYWV3d2pDY1U5SjVZZz09. Present: Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler, and Mayor Nakanishi Absent: Council Member Hothi Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, City Attorney Magdich, and City Clerk Cusmir B. Topic(s) B-1 Presentation Regarding Emergency Operation Plan Update (FD) Interim Fire Chief Ron Penix provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) update. Specific topics of discussion included background and purpose of EOP; organization; elements; hazardous analysis; hazards; emergency notifications; operational goals; Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS); National Incident Management System (NIMS); reason for all agencies to use NIMS; mutual aid; transition to recovery; damage assessment; finance; plan development and maintenance; preparedness, training, and exercises; and summary. Interim Fire Chief Penix responded to questions asked by Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler regarding development of the Emergency Operations Plan appendices. Interim Fire Chief Penix explained how the public is notified during an emergency event and how visitors to Lodi may receive notifications, in response to questions asked by Mayor Nakanishi and Council Member Kuehne. City Manager Schwabauer said that the County also uses Nixle alerts based on geographic locations. Council Member Khan asked about the Fire Department's inventory of vulnerable buildings in the City. Interim Fire Chief Penix stated the Fire Department works with Public Works to create pre- fire plans to protect businesses in Lodi and that the Fire Department has ways to access hazardous material information in case of emergency as well. Interim Fire Chief Penix responded to questions asked by Council Member Kuehne regarding using the City's radio station for emergency messaging. C. Comments by Public on Non-Agenda Items None. 1 D. Adjournment No action was taken by the City Council. The meeting was adjourned at 7:27 a.m. ATTEST: Jennifer Cusmir City Clerk 2

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