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• Sandy Marchland expressed concern about the increased traffic, crime, W. that this project
would bring to the area. She asked Council to consider ober options that would not have
such a huge impt on the condensed amount of people in a small area.
Lori Ferdun pointed out that the area for the proposed college campus has grape vineyards
that would have ti be torn out. Ms. Ferdun's property was in the middle of the proposed site.
She urged Coungil to consider Armstrong Road or property at White Slough instead. She
read in The Recctd newspaper that Council Member Hansen stated her family was posturing
for more money, Which Ms. Ferdun stated was untrue and asserted that there was no amount
of money that Delta could offer her to move as they could not replace her home or
environment. She felt that the property owners should have been made aware of the proposal
before it was published in the newspaper. She asked that the matter be scheduled on a
future agenda and that Delta College representatives be in attendance.
Terry Fena commented that the project hinges on the annexation of the property into the City
of Lodi and it providing services. Delta College has addressed the Council on the matter.
Council Members Hansen and Johnson serve on the Delta College Task Force and have
expressed their willingness to support the project. For this reason, he felt that they should
abstain from further City business regarding the matter due to a conflict of interest. He asked
that the matter be placed on a future agenda and that residents be notified in advance of any
future proposed action between the City and Delta College.
Mayor Hitchcock explained that no property will be annexed until the owners request it. The
selection of the p0operty wig be Delta College's decision. Delta College will be going through
a due diligence period for the next six months and holding public meetings. If the project
proceeds, it will eventually be brought back to the City Council.
• Ann Cerney poirgod out that there had been an investment of City personnel into this issue
and she supported the request of property owners to be heard when the matter comes before
Council.
• Kathy Grant invited Counck and the public to attend the Lower Mokelumne River Stewardship
Committee open douse on May 10.
• Ray Golub statoO that his property is adjacent to and has been impacted by the Lower
Sacramento Road widening project. He submitted 27 pages of information and photos (filed).
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Council Member ftnsen reported that he attended a conference in Washington D.C., April 23
to 26, sponsored by the Northam California Power Agency and Northwestern Public Power
Agency. Meatingtopics included:
1) The California Information Systems Operation and the fact that it does not address issues
related to municipal utilities;
2) The Central Valley Project, which is a series of dams from which the City receives some
of its electriolky. Congress was to review and eliminate some of the environmental acts
and regulatioes that were enacted in 1970; however, it has failed to do so. The cost of
the restrictiorte amount to $70 million, and it is hoped to get them reduced to $50 million;
3) Security issues related to dams, of which the cost would be passed on to municipal- and
investor-owned utilities. It is desired that dams be identified that are deemed to be
essential facies.
Council Member Mounce stated that she recently asked Central Valley Waste Services
(CVWS) to address the issue of garbage in alloys. CVWS sends letters to property owners
who are creating Oroblems; however, many are absentee owners so nothing is accomplished.
Drivers take photos of garage left on sidewalks, curbs, and alleys, and Ms. Mounce
suggested that a -partnership be created between CVWS and the Code Enforcement Division
of the Communay Development Department. She asked that a Shirtsleeve Session be
scheduled to discuss the matter. She recalled previously requesting that a policy be
developed to address catering trucks and unlicensed vendors. She thanked the students of
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privacy fence issues
The problems are
• we have a lose of privacy to my yard. The
pedestrians and vehicle tragic have a clear view
of my property; due the modified elevation of the
road and sidewalk base. Slides 4-10
• The noise levels as per the Study warrants a
sound wall.
• the proposed bicycle lane has not been
implemented. leaving five lanes of traffic behind
my house.
• The elevation of the fenced needs to be
raised at least 24 inches plus a retaining
wall before my privacy can be restored.
• A crash barrier was built into my planter
box that has been practically eliminated by
the change in elevation.