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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Report - June 17, 2009 K-01AGENDA ITEM lee% CITY OF LODI ,. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION TK AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Harney Lane Alternative to Measure K Railroad Grade Separation Project MEETING DATE: June 17,2009 PREPARED BY: Community Development Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolution authorizing the Harney Lane alternative to Measure K Railroad Grade Separation Project. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: As part of the original Measure K Strategic Plan, $30 million dollars was programmed for railroad crossing safety projects throughout the County. The 1992 plan identified 14 railroad grade separation projects. These projects were prioritized based on criteria developed by the Council of Governments (COG) at that time. Grade separation projects that have been completed using Measure K funds include Hammer Lane and March Lane in Stockton. The only Lodi project identified was Lodi Avenue at the Union Pacific right-of-way. Recently, the Council of Governments has requested that the City reaffirm its position relative to Lodi Avenue. Apparently, other grade separation projects in the County are not moving forward as planned so there is a potential to accelerate the construction of a project in Lodi. COG has requested that the City respond by the end of June. City staff asked that the COG staff review the criteria against the Harney Lane crossing at the Union Pacific right-of-way in the alternative to Lodi Avenue. The two grade separations score evenly and as such the COG staff would entertain a request by the City of Lodi to substitute the designated funds for Harney Lane. In 1997, the City Council decided to not pursue the Lodi Avenue grade separation project due to impacts related to the downtown area and the relative high cost of the project. The COG approved moving the funds to the Central City Rail Safety Project that resulted in the removal of the Kentucky House Branch and the Lodi Avenue rail lines. The obstacles and issues affecting Lodi Avenue grade separation do not exist at Harney Lane. Importantly, the right-of-way needed to construct an undercrossing at Harney Lane has been reserved on the north side of the street. Right-of-way will be necessary on the south side, but has already been anticipated as part of the Reynolds Ranch project in the southeast quadrant. The southwest quadrant is currently in farming activity. The property owner of this land is aware of the undercrossing project. The impact would be negligible as it is assumed that the propertywill ultimately develop with urban uses in the future. APPROVED: Blair Ki "y Manager The Planning Commission reviewed this item at its May 27, 2009 meeting. The Commission felt the modification was in the community's best interest and has recommended that the City Council adopt the alternative as Harney Lane. Attachments to this communication include the aerial photographs for Lodi Avenue and Harney Lane as well as the information from the City Council proceedings in 1997. FISCAL IMPACT: N/A FUNDING AVAILABLE: N/A Konradt Bardam Community Development Director RH/kjc Attachments VA _. V-. - ` - _ 44 Aj -116 Yft w r ,rr' .eq `_ .- - ... r .�M ��£' - ��-•�-__ �,. .mak: ,'� .al, a- - rILI - , � .,. .-._-��i.rj..� ,. ��€—�xy..,a�491y,.U1W+'.a�-VG➢..'- � - i- � +�/ _ .s e. t "tiG'z`' l _ .tea:, -A..,; .'1"�".aa''�:c� -- � � .t � - - - �:. , . a - - .� � Y a •_-_ �� jq �- L �!4� ■ 4.. Irl` -`w i I ^F• IL �, � Y- LZ J .% 1A. �M ` •l SJ�'� Lt,-�_.d/• Y � ANN CITY OV I,ODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION AGENDA TITLE: Lodi/Southern Pacific Railroad Underpass MEETING DATE: April 2, 1997 PREPARED BY: Public Works Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council direct staff on how to respond to the San Joaquin County Council of Government's (COG'S) policy regarding the Measure K Railroad Crossing Safety Program. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: One year ago, COG adopted a policy (Exhibit A) that calls for project sponsors of six Measure K funded rail crossing safety projects to take one of two positions: confirm the projects by adopting a financing plan or propose alternative projects. Failure to take action would likely result in projects being dropped from the Measure K program. While the policy calied for a December 1, 190 response deadline, it has been extended to spring 1997 to give project sponsors additional time to respond. The City of Lodi is a project sponsor for an underpass at Lodi Avenue and the Southern Pacific Railroad (SPRR) tracks. Measure K Background The Measure K program was approved by the voters in November 1990. It funded a variety of transportation projects from a new half cent sales tax. One of the program categories was $30 million for railroad crossing safety improvements. These improvements consisted cf grade separations which would eliminate the at -grade conflict between vehicles and trains by building an overpass or underpass. Although not actually part of the Measure, a list of candidate projects was approved by COG, The list included fourteen locations, one of which was the SPRRILodi Avenue crossing, the only location north of the Stockton area. However, the funding "pot" for these projects was insufficient to cover all these projects and COG developed a funding plan and ranking scheme to provide nearly $4 million to each of the top eight ranked projects. The ranking scheme included vehicle and train volumes and speeds and delay factors. The Lodi project ranked in the top eight projects. Two of the projects (on Hammer Lane in Stockton) are now under construction. The status of the remaining six projects and the other unfunded projects is shown in Exhibit B. (Note that one location was added after the list was originally ranked.) Lodi staff worked with Biggs Cardosa Associates, Inc., who were already working on another Measure K project that involved a rail crossing, to prepare background information on the project. The graphics, preliminary cost estimate and construction plans presented later in this report are the result of that work. Environmental review, public hearings and many project details and approvals will need to be accomplished if the project is to go forward. APPROVED: GSPUNDRP.DOC H. Dixon Flynn -- City Manager 03126197 Lodi/Southern Pacific Railroad Underpass April 2, 1997 Page 2 Given the long lead time to develop a grade separation project, the COG and other project sponsors need to take positive steps to proceed on whichever projects are to be completed. Lodi Avenue/SPRR Issues Positive factors in pursuing the Lodi AvenuelSPRR underpass include the following: Public safety- While train/vehicle accidents have been rare in Lodi, they have occurred and Lodi Avenue was the site of a fatal accident in the 1970's. Emergency vehicle access - The closest alternate crossings with grade separations are Turner Road and Kettleman Lane, each one mile away from Lodi Avenue. The adjacent at - grade crossings are close enough that they are usually blocked by rail traffic at the same time as the Lodi Avenue crossing. A grade separation will improve emergency vehicle access in each direction. Public convenience - The same alternate crossing choices for emergency vehicles also apply to the general public. Vehicle delays will increase as train frequency increases due to new passenger service and the SP/UP merger. Negative iactors in pursuing the Lodi AvenuelSPRR underpass include the following: Street closures and impact to adjacent businesses - As shown in the map in Exhibit C and the accompanying two pages of text, School and Stockton streets would remain open and unaffected. Five to seven businesses would have to be acquired. Some excess property could be resold for reuse aiter the project. Sacramento and Main streets and the north -south alley west of Sacramento Street would be closed to Lodi Avenue. These closures may have some adverse affect on other businesses in the area. Construction disruption - Lodi Avenue at the SP tracks would have to be closed for six months during construction. A possible construction and detour sequence (via Walnut Street) is shown in Exhibit D (two pages). As mentioned, other alternatives, probably more costly, could be designed to minimize Lodi Avenue construction closure. Other issues include: Pedestrian access - While vehicle access to Lodi Avenue at Sacramento and Main streets would be closed, pedestrian access across the tracks could be maintained. This would be done by building a two-level underpass in which the sidewalk is elevated well above the roadway. It would connect to Sacramento and Main streets. With the exception of the ability to cross Lodi Avenue at these locations, pedestrian access along Lodi Avenue would be the same as now and much safer at the tracks. Cost - The total project cost is in the $8 to $9 miliion range. This estimate is lower than the earlier Measure K estimate of $11.3 million. Major variables include the business and right-of- way costs, the value of "resold" land and the need to relocate the CCT tracks. The $4 million Measure K allocation is obviously insufficient. Up to $5 million might be available from the State grade separation program; however, more preparatory engineering and environmental work would need to be done to prepare an application. This program is very competitive and funding may not be available for many years. Impact on the Central City Revitalization - Potential adverse impact to businesses on the southeast quadrant of the Downtown include loss of Lodi Avenue frontage and Sacramento Street access. These are somewhat balanced by the improvementto Lodi Avenue, improved access to the east side and the architectural design of the underpass structure. CSPUNDRP.DOC 3126197 Lodi/Southern Pacific Railroad Underpass April 2, 1997 Page 3 Alternatives As provided in the COG policy, alternate projects are possible, including: A grade separation at another location - Likely alternate locations are Lockeford Street and Harney Lane. (A new crossing, such as Century Boulevard, would not be eligible for State or Measure K funds.) Lockeford Street would have nearly all the same issues as Lodi Avenue and similar costs. It would do less well in competition for funding but is reasonably close enough to Lodi Avenue to provide most of the benefits. Harney Lane would be less expensive; the total cost would be in the $5 to $6 million range. Given its location in the growth area of the City, Street Development Impact Mitigation Fee funding might be a possibility. At -grade improvements -This could include widening to allow vehicles that must stop at the tracks to pull over and not block traffic, a median to prevent vehicles from cutting around the crossing gates, improved crossing surface and improved gates. Obviously this would be much less expensive and an argument might be made that such improvements could be done at a number of Downtown crossings to be "equivalent" to the grade separation project. Any alternatives will need to be approved by the COG Board after review by COG's Citizen, ManagemenVFinance and Technical advisory committees. Public Meeting A public meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 27, at 7 p.m. in the Library's Community Room to present the above information and obtain public comments. The results of that meeting will be presented at the Council meeting. FUNDING: None needed at this time. Jak L. Ronsko Pullfic Works Director Prepared by Richard C. Prima, Jr., City Engineer JLR/RCP/Im Attachments cc: Lodi Downtown Business Association Chamber of Commerce East Side Improvement Committee C$PUNORP.DOC 3126197 EXIT BIT A MEASURE K RAILROAD CROSSING SAFETY PROGRAM REALLOCATION POLICIES The following policies apply to: March Lane\UPRR (Stockton) Lathrop Road\SPRR (Lathrop) March Lane'�SPRR (Stockton) Center St_,\SPRR (Manteca) Lodi Ave.\SPRR (Lodi) Lathrop Road\UPRR (Lathrop) The Hammer Lane\UPRR and Hammer Lane'\SPRR projects are fully funded and will begin construction this year. I. sponsors shall submit Project Support Documentation or a Project Alternative by December 1, 1996. A. Project support Documentation shall consist of: 1. Financing Action Plan. A plan explaining how the sponsor intends to finance the local match displayed in the 1996 Strategic Plan and the actions needed to eliminate funding shortfalls. 2. A city council resolution reiterating local support for the existing project and approval of the strategies in the Financiny Action Plan. 3, Project Alternative. A sponsor may provide an alternative to their project for COG Board consideration, including: 1. A proposal to reallocate project funds to another grade separation project within the same jurisdiction with Project Support Documentation; or 2. A proposal to "exchange" Railroad Crossing Safety funds with another jurisdiction for funds from another category (for example, congestion relief); or 3. A Financing Action Plan and City Council Resolution for a downscoped project funded with the same Measure K contribution on a percent basis. (For example, Measure K will fund 35% of Lodi's grade crossing project; Lodi could downscope their project to an at -grade safety project, with a 35% Measure K contribution). ii_ Reallocation Fund. A "Real.location Fund" t•iill be created, including money from: A. Funds from unsupported projects. B. Funds that will not be used .dor dolaiscopad projects. C. Funds remaining after the completion of a project. D. Funds left oven- from trades: E: Funds riot needed do to receipt of grants, etc. Ill. Reallocation Fund Priorities. Will be deter.minkd after project sponsors have responded to the new policy requirements. Changes i.n project priorities E,;i.l.l take into consideration the merger of the Southern Pacific Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad and other relevant issues. EXHIBIT B March 1997 Tech., Cit. STAFF REPORT SUBJECT: Measure K Railroad Crossing Safety Project Update RECOMMENDATION: For Discussion/Action DISCUSSION: COG staff would like to discuss how we can help deliver projects in the Measure K Railroad Crossing Safety Program that have fallen behind their delivery schedules due to have funding shortfalls or lost community support and what should be done with the allocation to projects that are undeliverable. Background. The Measure K Strategic Plan provides an allocation to eight Railroad Crossing Safety Projects (overpasses or underpasses). None of the projects have been delivered to date, but two projects, the Hammer Lane WPRR and SPRR undercrossings in Stockton, will be constructed this summer. There are 7 unfunded "shelf" projects in the Strategic Plan (they are listed on the attached page). Policies. To help sort out deliverable from undeliverable projects, the COG Board adopted policies in March 1996 requiring the sponsors of the six remaining funded projects to prepare a financing action plan and demonstrate community support for their project or propose an alternative project. The projects were called out because they hadn't made sufficient progress towards meeting their Strategic Plan delivery schedules. Many of the projects appeared stalled due to concerns over large funding shortfalls or an erosion of community support. The due date for compliance was set by the Board at December 1, 1996. Deliverable\Undeliverable Projects. The projects listed below have met the Board requirements: Lathrop i,adirop RoadlSouthern Pacific Railroad (Construct5lane overpass, $6.7million) l�ithrop L lthrop RoadlUnion Pacific Railroad (Construct 4lane oveq)ac s, $7.1 million} Stockton March l...anclUnion Pacific Railroad (Sirlane underpass, expandable to eight, $11.4rnillion) Stockton March Unc\Soutlicrn Pacific Railroad (Siror eight lane underpass, $11.47tillinn) Two project sponsors have not yet met the policy requirements. Lodi Lodi AvenuelSouthern Pacific Kailroad Crossing (Construct 4 bine widerpass, $11.4 millio)l) The City of Lodi will be conducting a public meeting at the end of March to determine community support. Based on the outcome of the meeting, the item will be brought before the Lodi City Council for discussion or action. .Theirstaff has requested an extra month to comply with the policies: M=cca Ccntec Yacitic Rauro-u! (UPiurrucr 4 tnrne 0)1erp(4ss, ba.o million) Staff at the City of Manteca has indicated they cannot deliver the project due to a funding shortfall, listed in the Strategic Plan at $1.7 million. Last year, the project was removed from the City's Capital Improvement Program. The project has a $3.974 million Measure K allocation. How Should We Proceed? What can we do to help improve the delivery of these projects and how should we proceed with regards to the allocation for an undeliverable project(s)? Should we, for instance: o Seek out aU-grade safety projects for funding? o Increase the funding allocation to funded projects?. a Reallocate funds to an unfunded project(s)? o Do something else? COG Staff would like to hear your thoughts on this subject. EI Q&L IMPACT None at this time. May eventually result in COG Board reallocation of Measure K Railroad Crossing Safety funds. Prepared by: Steve Van.Denburgh (m: lmeasklr�xinglgoiicies.stay UNFUNDED "SHELF" PROJECTS MEASURE K RAILROAD CROSSING SAFETY PROGRAM Strategic Plan Priority M #10 #11 #12 #13 #14 Tracy Blvd.ISPRR ($19 inil.) Tracy Lower Sac.IUPRR ($15.9 mil) County Jack Tone Rd.ISPRR ($21.2)" Ripon *(CombinedwAterchange Project) Airport Way1SPRR ($5.3 million) Manteca French Camp Rd.IUPRR ($6.4 mil.) County Eleventh St.1SPRR ($12.7 mil) Tracy Unranked West Lane1SPRR ($8.5 mil) County v > To 6E ACGui►26D, :V<AC U perJD Q�SoI•� y�n -• y 545 LOO Cr o JD H►J 2 ; i•- [POPOSO Or ti. GI'rf QhRGEt. • •; \�• ',;�ti'� •':�:•z cmc i.�,��, . Typ EXHIBIT T Lodi Avenue UP Value Engineering L 1 v i kL�L �pr'hJ�N ,Z pF GG'fG U!� 6, 'fi(P Figure 7: Proposed right-of-way acquisitions Lodi .Avenue UP Value Engineering RIGHT -OF- WAY REQUIREMENTS Figure 6 on the next page shows the current parcels and their usage for the area that will be affected by construction. Appendix B contains photographs of the area. The location from which the pictures were taken is also Shown on F igu re 6. Figure 7 shows the proposed right-of-way acquisition requirements. A description on a parcel - by -parcel basis is detailed below: The businesses at the southeast corner of School Street and Lodi Avenue (Rydel Vacuum, Book Garden and The Comic Grapevine), will not be significantly affected. The Pizza Hut restaurant at the northeast corner of School Street and Lodi Avenue will not be significantly affected. The Long John Silver restaurant will be somewhat affected, but it is not anticipated that the business will have to be acquired. The vehicular entrance to the restaurant will have to be reconstructed to match the proposed grade for Lodi Avenue and to provide for drive-thru exit. The current drive-thru exit will have to be closed. The traffic patterns within the parking lot will have to be reworked. The tune-up shop next to Pizza Hut, on the north side of Lodi Avenue, will have to be acquired. The parcel could then be repackaged to have vehicular access only from the Sacramento Street cul-de-sac and resold. Pedestrian access from Lodi Avenue will be preserved. Danigers Furniture, which is located at #d and #S Lodi Avenue, will have to be acquired. The parcels could them be repackaged and resold as a single parcel with vehicular access from Sacramento Street only. Pedestrian access from Lodi Avenue will be preserved. The used car lot on the north side of Lodi Avenue, between Sacramento Street and the SPTCo, right-of-way will have to be acquired, repackaged to have vehicular access from Sacramento Street only, and resold. Pedestrian access from Lodi Avenue will be preserved. A portion of the parcel will be lost to the cul-de-sac and to the 2:1 slope from the depressed Lodi Avenue sidewalk. The structure at #l2 Lodi Avenue will have to be condemned. This lot already belongs to the City of Lodi. It may be repackaged and sold as a parcel with vehicular access from Sacramento Street. Pedestrian access from Lodi Avenue will be preserved. A portion of the parcel will be lost to the cul-de-sac and to the 2:1 slope from the depressed Lodi Avenue sidewalk. ��4 Lodi Avenuc UP V,Fluc 1::nl;incering The carpot store on the North side of Loci] AVEIIUC, between Main Street and the SPTCo, right-of-way, will liavc to 17e acquired. The parcel could then be rcpackagcd to have vehicular access frons Main Street only and resold. Pedestrian access from Lodi Avenue will be preserved. A portion of the parcel Nvill be lost to the cul-cle-sac and to the 2:1 slope frons the depressed Lodi Avcnuc sidewalk, The car wash on tIic south side of Lodi Aven tie will be affected, bit it was assuincd that the bi.isiness Nvi Il not have to be acquired. The vehicular entrance will have to be moved to Main Street. A poi -tion of the haz-ccl next to Lodi Avenue will have to be acquired to accommodate the 2:1 slope to the sidewalk. If the CCTC line is to rennain operational, it will have to be moved, requiring a more extensive casement. • The empty lot on the south side, at P 102 Lodi Avenue, will have to be purchased, repackaged and resold as a parcel with vehicular access from Main Street, and with pedestrian access from Lodi Avenue. An casement will be required for the proposed location of the CCTC spLiz- lige. • The tavern on the south side of Lodi Avenue (1/ 104) will have to be purchased. The parcel could theta be repackaged to be part of the parcel at #102 Lodi Avemie and resold. If the CCTC line is to remain operational, the front 30 feet of the parking lot and the used car lot at the southwest corner of Lodi Avenue and Stockton Street (i+' 1 12 and P 122 Lodi Avenue) will have to be acquired to provide for the new location of the CCTC spur lines. We propose to purchase the Goodyear store at the northwest corner of Lodi Avenue and Stockton Street (#1125 Lodi Avenue), subdivide it into two parcels and sell the parcel fiirthest from the corner. See below for the other parcel. • The largest business to be affected by this construction is the Robinson's Feed company, at # 10 1 Lodi Avenue. Instead of acquiring it, it may be more cost effective to purchase the Goodyear store (see above), and give half the parcel to the Robinson's Feed Company as indemnification for the loss of vehicular access from Lodi Avenue to their present parcel. The Robinson's Feed company could then use this parcel to gain access to both Stockton Street and Lodi Avenue. The truck scale on Main Street, next to the Robinson's Feed compan),, will have to be relocated. EXHIBIT D Lodi Avenue UP Value Engineering CONSTRUCTION STAGING Biggs Carclosa Associates recommends that Lodi Avenue be closed during construction to keep down the project cost. Traffic can be detoured froze Lodi Avenue to Walnut Avenue by way of Stockton Street and either School or Church Street. The at -grade crossing of the SPTCo. at Walnut Avenue, which has been closed, can be reopened during construction. The construction would probably proceed along the following steps: The required right-of-way will be purchased. 2. A temporary at -grade crossing of SPTCo. will be constructed at Walnut Avenue 3. Lodi Avenue traffic will be detoured to Walnut Avenue. 4. Lodi Avenue will be closed between School Street and Stockton Street, with the exception of local access to the Pizza Hut restaurant, the businesses at the southeast corner of School Street and Lodi Avenue (#22, #24 and #26 Lodi Avenue), the Long John Silver restaurant (the vehicular entrance will need to be modified sometime during construction), and the Robinson's Feed company (access through the Coodyear store parcel and/or Main Street). The SPTCo, secondary line will be closed. The SPTCo.main line will be rerouted. 6. Assuming that the two CCTC spur line will need to remain operational after the construction, they will be rerouted to their final configuration. A short-terni closure of these tracks may be required. 7. TI eUnderpass structure will be constructed, essentially at grade. 8. The SPTCo, main line will be routed back to its original location, on the structure. The SPTCo. secondary line will be reconstructed on the structure. 9. The rail detour (shoofly) will be removed, 10. The roadway on Lodi Avenue will be excavated to its final configuration. The retaining walls will be constructed. 11. Lodi Avenue will be reconstructed. A pump station will be coiistructed to drain'the depressed roadway section. Loch Avenue UP Vaiuc,1?zagizaecziz3g 12. Lodi Avenue traffic will be moved back to Lodi Avenue, The at -grade crossing at Walnut Avenuc will be closed again. The possibility of keeping an at-gratic pedestrian crossing of the railroad tracks at Walnut Avenue should be investigated. 1 ) `1"he roadway work will be finalized, including the construction of the four ctIl-de-sacs. 14 Thc excess properties will be mpackagecl and sold 1n the above scenario, Lodi Mcmic will probably have to be closed for abort G months between School and Stockton Streets. However, we feel that the proposed detour by way of Walnut Avenue would provide an acccptable route dUrilIg construction and not significantly impact Locli Avenue th_ru traffic. Other construction staging sequcnce;s may be feasible, and a full PSR would be able to ideiatify various construction sequences and their impacts, for example: Lodi Avenue. could be detoured around the construction area to a temporary roadway built on the newly acquired parcels. The abutments and the center bent could be constructed at existing grade, without the need to reroute Lodi Avenue. Then, Lodi Avenue could be closed for two to three months during which precast or steel girders could be quickly erected on the abutments and bent to complete the structure. The roadway section could then be excavated. Firnally, traffic would be allowed back on Lodi Avenue. April 2, 1997 Minutes CuminuedApril 2, 1997 15. Catherine Mellor, 1008 Laurel Avenue, Lodi, reminded the public that the ramp would be next to a cemetery which should be a quite place. It has already experienced a lot of vandalism, and another boat ramp wouldjust add to that. FILE NO. CC 6, CC -27(c) AND CC40 7. RECESS Mayor Pennino called for a ten-minute recess and the City Council meeting reconvened at approximately8:24 p.m. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 9. COMMUNICATIONS(GI 1Y CLERK) a) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Mann. Warner second, unanimously directed the City Clerk to post for the following vacancy: information Technoloqv Committee John Forberg FILE NO. CC -2(a) b) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Warner, Mann second, unanimously made the following appointments: GreaterLodiArea Youth Commission student appointee: Bobby Whitmire term to expire June 30, 1998 adult advisor: SherrieHandei term to expire June 30, 1998 FILE NO. CC -2(t) C) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Wamer, Mann second, made the following appointment: San Joaquin County Solid WasteManagement Task Force Council Member Keith Land FILE NO. CC -2(a) 10. REGULAR CALENDAR Following discussion regarding the LodilSouthern Pacific Railroad (SPRR) underpass,the City Council, on motion of Mayor Pennino, Sieglock second, unanimously directed staff, with the assistance of the San Joaquin County Council of Governments (COG), to create a list of alternative projectsto the Lodi Avenue underpass and return to the City Council. In April 2, 1997 Minutes Continued April 2, 1997 Speaking on the matterwere the following persons: Andrew Chesley, Deputy Executive Director for the San Joaquin County Council of Governments (COG), indicated he was one of the parties responsible for drafting the measure and ballot. One of the key factors was geographical equity. At the time Lodi did not have a tremendous amount of traffic problems, and there was a concern that projects be included for Lodi for balance. Therefore, the grade separation projectwas an important part of the plan. There are alternatives to look at other than grade separations, and the COG Board is sensitive to that; however, it would make sure that the other committed projects are funded first before looking at other options. There are other cities facing this type of problem, and the Board has high consideration in this regard; 2. Mike Lapenta, 1718 Edgewood Drive, Lodi, expressed his opinion that it would be the death of the downtown area by putting the underpass on Lodi Avenue. One alternative would be Lockeford Street, because it would cause less havoc. We are spending a lot of money downtown for this revitalization, and this would be a deterrent to what we are trying to accomplish; 3. Barbara MeVVlliams, 208 South School Street, Lodi, was previously opposed to the Lodi Avenue underpass and still is, even more so now with the downtown revitalization project. Downtown is the heart of Lodi. We need to keep the roads and the Multimodal station accesses open. The underpass would take away from the ambiance of the area. Look for alternative sources that could heip in safety and in making the crossings better. At this point, she is not sure about using Lockeford Street; 4. Dave Rice, 10 North School Street, Lodi. echoed the comments; however, he does not feel that Lockeford Street is an option. That would just block the area at the other end. In September, 1992 Council deferred action on this item and said we would never see this issue again; 5. Richard Blackston, 518 Ribier, Lodi, agreed that the underpass would not be a viable solution for the downtown. Lockeford Street is also not a viable solution. The alternatives presented by staff are worth looking into. In his dealings with COG, he feels that ifwe came up with a feasible solution that would work for Lodi. COG would be supportive: and 6. Tony Segale. President, Lodi Downtown Business Association (LDBA), also expressed his opposition to an underpass on Lodi Avenue. it would not be fair to block businesses into a cul-de-sac due to the underpass after they have been assessed and are paying for the downtown revitalization. Use the money to take the tracks out of Lodi Avenue or towards the Muitimodal station. FILE NO. CC -6, CC -7(h) AND CC -45(f) 11. ORDINANCES a) Ordinance No. 1643 entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lodi Amending Chapter 3.20 of the Lodi Municipal Code by Adding Thereto Section 3.20.130 Relating to Vehicle Purchases and Disposition Exemption" having been introduced at a regular meeting of the Lodi City Council held March 19, 1997 was brought up for passage on motion of Council Member Mann. Warner second. Second reading of the ordinance was omitted after reading by title, and the ordinance was then adopted and ordered to print by the following vote: 4 a :r y CI'T'Y OF LORI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION �o. AGENDA TITLE: Lodi Central City Railroad Safety Improvement Project (Aiternativeto Lodi Avenue Grade Separation) MEETING DATE: June 4, 1997 PREPARED BY: Public Works Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council authorize staff to proceed with planning the Lodi Central City Railroad Safety Improvement Project. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The San Joaquin County Transportation Sales Tax, Measure K, includes a category for railroad safety improvements which presently consists of grade separations. Lodi's only project in this category was Lodi Avenue at the Southern Pacific tracks in Downtown. At its April 2, 1997 meeting, the Council determined not to proceed with this project due to its impacts on Downtown and high cost. (Less than half of the project cost would be covered by the $3.9 million Measure K allocation.) Staff was directed to work on finding another project that would retain this funding for Lodi. If no alternative is found, the funds will be used eisewhere in the County. Staff has prepared a comprehensive project which we feel meets the spirit of the Measure K ordinance and will be looked upon in favor by the majority of Lodi residents. The core of the project is the removal of the Central California Traction Company tracks in Lodi Avenue and Main Street and replacement of that rail service on the Southern Pacific Kentucky House Branch which runs parallel to Lockeford Street. Details of the project, a preliminary budget and a project map are attached. To implement the project, we need to: ■ submit the project to the San Joaquin County Council of Governments and obtain their approval, which will entail amendments to the Measure K expenditure and strategic plans negotiate project details and cost sharing with the railroads • perform environmental review • determine project phasing • do preliminary design work FUNDING: None needed at this time Prepared by Richard C. Prima, Jr., City Engineer JLRIRCP/Im r / Jae L. Ronsko ll publi Works Director H. Dixon Flynn -- City Manager CCRRSFTV.DOC 05/28/971 Lodi Central City Railroad Safety Improvement Project Project Objective: To improve vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian safety and convenience where these travel modes interact with railroad tracks while maintaining railroad service to existing and future businesses. Project Description: The project consists of the removal of Central California Traction Company tracks presently located within streets, improving those streets, providing rail service along the unused Union Pacific (formerly Southern Pacific) Kentucky House Branch, and making various improvements to the Branch and adjacent streets (see project map). Project Specifics: The project will: remove a mile of railroad tracks that presently run parallel with traffic within Lodi Avenue and Main Street; • eliminate fifteen locations where railroad tracks cross travel lanes at a skewed angle or street intersections; • repave the streets and install lighting, drainage, curb, gutter and sidewalk where the tracks are removed; • install rubberized rail crossing surfaces at fifteen street crossings; • install a protected pedestrian crossing of the Kentucky House Branch between Calaveras Street and Central Avenue; install frontage improvements - fencing, curb, gutter, sidewalk and lighting along unimproved railroad frontage; and, • improve Lockeford Street along the Kentucky House Branch, Project Budget: $6,115,000 Project Funding: Measure K City of Lodi Union Pacific Railroad Lodi Central City Railroad Safety Improvement Project Preliminary Budget Summary Lodi Avenue/Main Street $ 1,283,000 Kentucky House Branch incl. Frontage $ 1,573,000 Rail Crossing Surfaces at Streets $ 1,092,000 Lockeford Street $ 2,167,000 Total: $ 6,115,000 Proiect Funding Measure K $ 3,970,000 Rail and Street Work Union Pacific Railroad $ 438,000 Track Connection City of Lodi $ 1,707,000 Balance of Project ccrail$,Xls M. ,3(n 0 0 00 fl M 4EGI :I i Li 'LIN alL K O 2 oc c c; 2 C, c, z w 4EGI :I i Li 'LIN alL K CITY COUNCIL PHILLIP A. PENNING, Mayor {ACK A. SIECLOCK Mayor Pro Tempore KEITH LAND STEPHEN J. MANN DAVID P. WARNER CITY OF LODI .MAILING LIST ATTACHED CITY HALL, 221 WEST PINE STREET P.O. BOX 3006 LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910 (209) 333.6706 FAX (209} 333.6710 May 30, 1997 SUBJECT: Lodi Central City Railroad Safety Improvement Project (Alternative to Lodi Avenue Grade Separation) H. MXON FLYNN City Manapr JENNIFER M. PERRIN City Clerk RANDALL A. HAYS City ALlorney Enclosed is a copy of background information on an item on the City Council agenda of Wednesday, June 4, 1997, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held in the City Council Chamber, Carnegie Forum, 305 West Pine Street. This item is on the regular calendar for Council discussion. You are welcome to attend. If you wish to write to the City Council, please address your letter to City Council, City of Lodi, P.O. Box 3006, Lodi, California, 95241-1910. Be sure to allow time for the mail. Or, you may hand -deliver the letter to the City Clerk at 221 West Pine Street, If you wish to address the Council at the Council meeting, be sure to fill out a speaker's card (available at the Carnegie Forum immediately prior to the start of the meeting) and give it to the City Cierk. If you have any questions about communicating with the Council, please contact Jennifer Perrin, City Cierk, at (209) 333-6702. If you have any questions about the item itself, please call Richard Prima, City Engineer, at (209) 333-6706. , 0 P-Ivl� Jack L. Ronsko Public Works Director JLRAm Enclosure �f cc: City Clerk Nccrrsft.doa SENATOR PATRICK JOHNSTON SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY MR RICHARD BLACKSTON 31 E CHANNEL STE D COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS SJCOG CITIZEN'S ADVISORY STOCKTON CA 95202 6 S EL DORADO ST STE 400 COMMITTEE LODI REP STOCKTON CA 95202 c/o 518 R181ER AVE LODI CA 95240 MR MIKE ONGERTH UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD 1416 DODGE ST OMAHA NB 68179 CENTRAL CALIF TRACTION CO 1645 CHEROKEE RD STOCKTON CA 95205 CALTRANS PLANNING DIVISION P O BOX 2048 STOCKTON CA 95201 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MR MIKE LAPENTA PRES MR JIM SCHWEICKARDT P O BOX 386 LODI DOWNTOWN BUSINESSASSN PACIFIC COAST PRODUCERS LODI CA 95241 12 N SCHOOL ST 631 N CLUFF AVE LODI CA 95240 LODI CA 95242 MR JOE TACK SWEETENER PRODUCTS P O BOX 2757 LODI CA 95241 MR ERIC KUHNASH ARKAY INDUSTRIES INC 228 BYERS RD STE 2000 MIAM18BURG OH 45342 June 4 ,1997 Minutes Council MemberWarner indicatedthat he doesn't know ifthe City should be in a baby-sitting program, He stated his concern for dollars that had been spent on the Boys and Girls Club. Council Member Warner stated that this is a day care program and he doesn't feel that it is a recreation program. He stated that he feels that it is an excellent program; however, he doesn't think that he should be obligated to subsidize day care and finally indicated his preference for Option 3, Council Member Land indicated that he feels that it is his responsibility to support youth programs and feels that this program is a great program. He feels that we must maintain and build this program and that it is programs like this that make Lodi a special place to live. Council Member Land indicated that consideration should be given to put it back underthe directions of the Parks and Recreation Department. He stated that if there is a problem with staff, it's the Council's fault, because it gives direction to staff. He stated that he never mentioned that he wanted to cancel the program, if anything, it should be expanded. Mayor Pro Tempore Sieglock feels that the Boy's and Girl's Club is a great program and stated that he felt some of its successes were pointed out this evening. He agrees that younger kids should not be mixed with elder children. He stated that he feels this program is a bargain and a terrific benefit. Mayor Pennino stated that he would like to see the City out of this program and that he feels that the churches in the area should be doing this. The Mayor indicated that he had met with several Pastors in the community and they are interested. He indicated that they should receive 100% funding and believes that there would be a waiting list. City Manager Dixon Flynn stated that this evenings comments have not gone unnoticed and that he feels that the program should be adequate and meet the needs of the children. He further stated that he is concerned about the waiting list and feels that the City needs to do what it can to meet those needs. Council Member Mann asked that the City Manager look into the reasons for a waiting list and stated that he doesn't feel that there should be a waiting list. Council Member Mann stated that he feels that the program should be expanded to meet the needs. FILE NO. CC -40 Recess: Mayor Pennino declared a 10 minute recess, and the City Council reconvenedat approximately 9:25 p.m. b) The City Council, following review of the matter, on motion of Council Member Mann, Warner -second, authorized staff to proceed with planning the Lodi Central City Railroad Safety Improvement Project. City Engineer Richard Prima introduced the matter advising the City Council that the San Joaquin County Transportation Sales Tax Measure K, includes a category for railroad safety improvements which consists of grade separations. Lodi's only project in this category was Lodi Avenue at the Southern Pacific tracks in Downtown. At its April 2, 1997 meeting, The City Council determined not to proceed with this project due to its impacts on downtown and high cost. (Less than half cf the project cost would be covered by the $3.9 million Measure K allocation) Staff was directed to work on finding another project that would retain this funding for Lodi. If no alternative is found, the funds will be used elsewhere in the County. Staff has prepared a comprehensive project which they feel meets the spirit of the Measure K ordinance and will be looked upon in favor by the majority of Lalli residents. The core of the project is the removal of The Central California Traction Company tracks in Lodi Avenue and Main Street and replacement of that rail service on the Southern Pacific Kentucky House Branch which runs parallel to Lockeford Street. To implement the project, the City needs to do the following: 10 June 4,1997 Minutes 1. submit the project to the San Joaquin County Council of Governments and obtain their approval, which will entail amendments to the Measure K expenditure and strategic plans 2. negotiate projectdetails and cost sharing with the railroads 3. perform environmental review 4. determine project phasing 5. do preliminary design work Mr. Prima then presented the following additional information regarding the matter: Project Objective: To improve vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian safety and convenience where these travel modes interact with railroad tracks while maintaining railroad service to existing and future businesses. Project Description: The project consists or the removal of Central California Traction Company tracks presently located within streets improving those streets. providing rail service along the unused Union Pacific (formerly Southern Pacific) Kentucky House Branch, and making various improvementsto the Branch and adjacent streets. Project Specifics: The projectwill: 1. remove mile of railroad tracks that presently run parallel with traffic within Lodi Avenue and Main Street 2. eliminate fifteen locationswhere railroad tracks cross travel lanes at a skewed angle or street intersections 3. repavethe streets and install lighting, drainage, curb, gutter, and sidewalk where the tracks are removed 4. install rubberized rail crossing surfaces at fifteen street crossings 5, install a protected pedestrian crossing of the Kentucky House Branch between Calaveras Street and Central Avenue 6. install frontage improvements-- fencing, curb, gutter, sidewalk and lighting along unimproved railroad frontage; and 7. improve Lockeford Street along the Kentucky House Branch, Project Budget: $6,115,000 Project Funding: Measure K City of Lodi Union Pacific Railroad Various diagrams and a Preliminary Budget Summary were presented by the Mr. Prima for Council's perusal. Discussion followedwith questions being directed to Mr. Prima June 4,1997 Minutes Mr. Richard Blackson. San Joaquin County Council of Governments (COG) Citizens Advisory Committee addressed the City Council indicating that he supported the proposal. Mrs. Tracy Jenkins, 730 Calaveras Street, Lodi addressed the City Council stating the area of Stockton Street and Lockeford Street is very dangerous. Several Council Members indicated that the staff did an outstanding job in formulating this proposed project and asked how the City would come up with the match. Mr. Prima indicated that the City has about three years to come up with the dollars and suggested several scenarios. Council Member Mann asked if there was a time frame that this must be done, and Mr. Prima indicated that the City would have some latitude. Mayor Pennino recommendedthat the money be used as soon as possible as he would like to see these funds tied up. FILE NO. CC -7 (n) 10. ORDINANCES a) Ordinance No. 1648 entitled, "An Ordinance of the Lodi City Council Amending Lodi Municipal Code Title 17 - Zoning, Chapter 17.57, Thereby Adding Sections 17,57.170, 17.57.180 and 17.57.190 Relating to General Regulations and Exceptions" having been introduced at a regular meeting of the Lodi City Council held May 21, 1997 was brought up for passage on motion of Council Member Mann, Warner second. Second reading of the ordinancewas omitted after reading by title, and the ordinance was then adopted and ordered to print by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members- Land, Mann, Sieglock, Warner, and Pennino(Mayor) Noes: Council Members- None Absent: Council Members- None Prior to adopting Ordinance No. 1648. Tracy Jenkins, 730 Caiaveras Street, Lodi addressed the Council stating that she feels this ordinance violates their constitutional rights and that its implementation would affect them seriously financially. She stated that they would need to purchase another vehicle. Further, Mrs. Jenkins stated that one reason they opted to purchase their home was so that they could park their big rig there. She indicated that she understands that there had been 12 complaints regarding situations of this kind in the last year and that she doesn't feel that number should merit the passage of this ordinance. She stated that she doesn't feel this is an appearance issue. Mayor Pro Tempore Sieglock asked ME. Jenkins if she uses the rig to go to the grocery store, and she respondedthat it isjust used for commercial purposes. Council Member Mann stated his concern about the Jenkins family suffering a financial loss. He stated that he feels that the adoption of the ordinance is the right thing to do and that the vast majority would vote to enforce it. He further stated that most people don't iike that type of vehicle parked in their neighborhoods. Council Member Mann stated that he has been assured that if the ordinance is passed that it will be enforced on a complaint basis only and that he hoped this would remedy the situation. Further, he suggested that the Jenkins contact their neighbors to try to work it out. Community Development Director Konradt Eartlam stated that he has spoken with Mrs. Jenkins and will try to work with her to resolve the matter. Following an inquiry by Mayor Pro Tempore Sieglock, Mr. Eartlam indicated that at the last City Council meeting when the ordinance was introduced, he was given direction by the Council not to implement the ordinancefor one year. FILE NO. CC -53 (a) 12 DRAFT LODI PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET WEDNESDAY, MAY 27,2009 1. CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL The Regular Planning Commission meeting of May 27, 2009, was called to order by Chair Kiser at 7:00 p.m. Present: Planning Commissioners— Cummins. Heinitz, Hennecke, Kirsten, Mattheis, Olson, and Chair Kiser Absent: Planning Commissioners— None Also Present: Community Development Director KonradtBartlam, Deputy City Attorney Janice Magdich. Assistant Plannerlmmanuel Bereket, and Administrative Secretary Kari Chadwick 2. MINUTES "March 25,2009 MOTION /VOTE: The Planning Commission, on motion of Commissioner Kirsten, Cummins second, approved the Minutes of March 25, 2009 as written. (Mattheis abstained because he was not in attendance of the subject meeting) "April 8,2009 MOTION/VOTE: The Planning Commission, on motion of Commissioner Kirsten, Heinitz second, approved the Minutes of April 8, 2009 as written. (Mattheis abstained because he was not in attendance of the subject meeting) "April 22, 2009 MOTION/VOTE: The Planning Commission, on motion of Commissioner Kirsten, Mattheis second, approved the Minutes of April 22, 2009 as written. (Cummins, Heinitz, and Hennecke abstained because they were not in attendance of the subject meeting) 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS a) Notice thereof having been published according to law, an affidavit of which publication is on file in the Community Development Department, Chair Kiser called for the public hearing to consider the request to amend a previously approved Use Permit 07-U-01 to increase the number of tables, expand the hours of operation and increase the number of legal cardroom games at 1800 S. Cherokee Lane. (Applicant: Chris Ray, on behalf of Wine Country Cardroom & Restaurant. File Number: 07-U-01.) Assistant Planner Bereket gave a brief PowerPoint presentation based on the staff report. Commissioner Heinitz disclosed that he met with the applicant and eats lunch in the restaurant about once a week, but has never gambled there. Commissioner Kirsten disclosed that he met with the applicant regarding the project. Continued DRAFT Commissioner Hennecke asked about the last condition requiring the parking to be complete within 120 days of approval. Mr. Bartlam stated that in this situation the establishment is open and operating legally already. What has occurred is there isn't enough parking to accommodate the current patrons and the City has chosen the 120 days because of the Cherokee Lane improvements as well as the parking improvements that will be necessary Vice Chair Cummins asked how many parking spaces are currently on site. Assistant Planner Bereket stated that there are 84 parking spaces. Commissioner Cummins stated that the applicant is trying to increase the parking by 60 stalls (40%). Director Bartlam stated that the original Use Permit based the parking on the restaurant occupancy and it has been discovered that that amount is inadequate. Cummins asked why a traffic study wasn't done. Director Bartlam stated that in this case it is a hindsight situation. The upgrades to the parking are being based on the current traffic flow not the anticipated traffic with the three new tables. Cummins asked if City Council has approved parts of this project. Bartlam stated that the City Council has approved the amendment to the Ordinance not the Use Permit. Commissioner Mattheis asked why staff isn't tying the completion of the parking with the approval of the expansion. Director Bartlam stated that that is an option, but staff looked at it from a standpoint that there is already a deficiency. Mattheis stated that he has a problem with the displacement of the vehicles that are currently parking in the unfinished areas for whatever amount of time, 120 days according to the resolution, the upgrades take. He then asked if the parking surveillance will include the expanded area. Bartlam stated that it already does. Commissioner Heinitz asked what the City's Development Standard is for the parking lot. Director Bartlam stated that there are a variety standards such as; an impervious surface, curb, gutter, sidewalks, lighting standards, etc. Commissioner Mattheis asked about the storm water pretreatment. Director Bartlam stated that that is one of the Public Works requirements. Chair Kiser asked if there will be any purple pipe. Director Bartlam stated that purple pipe is not a requirement at this time. Commissioner Hennecke asked who owns the property to the south of the proposed project. Director Bartlam stated that neither the applicant nor owner of the property where the business is located own the parcel in question. Hearing Opened to the Public • Stephen Snider, spokesperson for applicant, came fotward to address the Commission. He asked that the City work with the applicant in the timing of the improvements. He stated that the 120 days is going to be an ambitious undertaking. Mr. Snider stated that this establishment has proven itself to be a good neighbor and last year this project was brought before the Commission as an informational item with a positive update on what started out to be a controversial project. Chair Kiser asked if there will be an increase in the security. Mr. Snider stated that there is one security guard for every 100 guests and that will increase as needed. • Commissioner Heinitz asked about the tax revenue to the City from this establishment. Mr. Snider stated that as of a couple of months ago it was at $180,000. Heinitz asked about the job revenue. Mr. Snider stated that there are currently 60 employees and with three new tables it may increase by another 9 employees. Heinitz asked about the pay rate. Mr. Snider stated that the pay for the dealers is very good especially with tips. Pa Continued DRAFT ■ Commissioner Mattheis asked where the patrons will be parking while the construction is taking place. Mr. Snider stated that it will have to be done in phases with overnow parking on Cherokee. Mattheis asked how much of a burden would it be if this was not approved until the parking was completed. Mr. Snider stated that it would be a huge burden. Mattheis asked how many parking spaces are on Cherokee. Snider stated he was not sure. Commissioner Olson asked why the expanded hours are necessary for this type of business. Mr. Snider stated that at two in the morning they have to kick customers out. At eight in the morning you will get the night shift people that want to come in and wind down before going home and the restaurant will serve breakfast, so the establishment will not just be open for gambling only. Commissioner Olson stated that she is uncomfortable with the expanded hours. She asked if there is any evidence from other cities that shows that the extended hours are financially beneficial. Mr. Snider stated that they have not done that analysis, but are basing the need from their own customer base. • Chair Kiser asked if the applicant plans to come back and ask to stay open 24 hours. Mr. Snider stated that there isn't any plan to do that. • Commissioner Kirsten stated that he has spoken with members of the Police Department and they are quite impressed with the lack of problems from this establishment. Kirsten also added that he is impressed with the tract record, revenues, andjobs that are associated with this project. ■ Commissioner Hennecke stated his concern over the parking and doesn't feel comfortable with the parking on Cherokee Lane. Mr. Snider stated that it is not the intention of the business to endanger any of the patrons. Hennecke asked if the condition of requiring the upgrades to be complete before the expansion is approved was placed on this project would that kill the project. Mr. Snider stated that he would have to have the financing agent take a look at that. • Chair Kiser asked if it would be feasible for the applicant if there was a condition placed on the project that 1/3 of the parking needed to be complete before approval. Mr. Snider stated that he wasn't sure. • Vice Chair Cummins stated that the business has done very well just playing Texas Hold'em and asked what new games are going to be played. Mr. Snider stated that the games that will be added will be three card porker and black jack. Cummins asked how this establishment is going to protect the customer from the seedier side of gambling like what has been experienced in Stockton at the Cameo Club. Mr. Snider stated that the Gaming Commission is very strict and if this establishment wants to keep its license it will continue to be proactive in keeping that element out of the area. Commissioner Olson stated that she would like to support the project, but would like to have a better compromise in the timing of the parking completion. Mr. Snider stated that the applicant will be working with the Planning Department. • Chair Kiser asked how long it will take to convert the inside over for play. Mr. Snider stated that it will take some time because of the ordering of the materials and the permitting process. Commissioner Kirsten stated that he visited the site on a Thursday after lunch and asked if that was a peak time. Mr. Snider stated that there really is no way of knowing what the peak day and time is. Kirsten stated that during his visit it was pointed out that the overflow parking was being used by the employees. Mr. Snider stated that he is sure something can be done to alleviate the impact of the overflow parking issue while the construction is going on. ■ Commissioner Mattheis suggested some alternative language be placed in the resolution regarding the parking once the hearing is closed to the public. Continued DRAFT ■ Commissioner Hennecke agreed with Commissioner Mattheis and asked if there are any alternative off street parking areas that have been considered while the upgrades are being done in particular the property to the south of the proposed expansion. Mr. Snider stated that that property is owned by the same person that owns Lodi Honda and they have been very pleased with the Cardroom as a neighbor and he is sure something could be worked out. Ken Owens, founder of Christian Community Concerns, came forward to oppose the project. The three issues that he would like to address are: Gambling, the effects on Lodi, and the effect on the neighborhood in the immediate area. Mr. Owen stated some of the negatives related to gambling and read from the documents that were given to the Commission before the meeting tonight (attachmentA of these minutes). He stated that this establishment has not been in business long enough to show the negative effects of gambling. The traffic and parking congestion is a major issue and will only get worse. Mr. Owen stated that the increase in the games and operational hours will continue to disrupt that neighborhood. The 9% of the revenue that this establishment is giving is over and above the amount that other businesses give which could lead to corruption. It has been said many times at Council meetings by one of the partners of this establish mentthat the City is its best partner. • Commissioner Kirsten stated his appreciation for the added material from Mr. Owens and that the Commission is being asked to makejudgment on the Land Use issues of the project not the moral issues Chair Kiser called for a brief recess. Chair Kiser called the meeting back to order Public Portion of Hearing Closed ■ Commissioner Heinitz stated his support for the project and agrees with Commissioner Mattheis in adding verbiage requiring the applicant to submit a parking plan for approval to the Community Development Director. ■ Commissioner Mattheis stated his support for the project and suggested that the applicant submit a parking plan to the Community Development Directorfor approval and that some kind of verbiage should be added to the resolution to that affect. • Vice Chair Cummins stated his disagreement with finding number three in the resolution and based on that finding can not support the project. • Chair Kiser stated his support for the project MOTION/ VOTE: The Planning Commission, on motion of Commissioner Heinitz, Mattheis second, approved the request of to amend a previously approved Use Permit 07-U-01 to increase the number of tables, expand the hours of operation and increase the number of legal cardroom games at 1800 S. Cherokee Lane subject to the conditions in the resolution with the added verbiage below: Director Bartlam added to Condition #18: "in the interim and during the construction period the applicant shall submit a parking plan to the Community Development Department outlining the actions that will be taken to satisfy the parking demand during that time." The motioned carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commissioners— Heinitz, Hennecke, Kirsten, Olson, Mattheis, and Chair Kiser Noes: Commissioners— Cummins A Continued PLANNING MATTE RSIFOLLOW-UP ITEMS a) Construction of Alternative to Measure K Railroad Grade Separation Project. Director Bartlam gave a brief report based on the memorandum in the packet. Wi-I'llm Chair Kiser asked if this would be a part of the General Plan. Mr. Bartlam stated that it has been and will continue to be a part of the General Plan. Commissioner Heinitz asked if there would need to be any disturbance to the residential homes on the northwest corner of this area. Mr. Bartlam stated that there would not be a need to disturb any of the homes in that subdivision because of the forethought of getting the right-of-way at the time that this subdivision was created. The only land disturbance that will be necessary will be to the south and the property owners are well aware of this need. Commissioner Mattheis stated his support for the recommendation. Commissioner Kirsten stated his support for the recommendation. Hearing Opened to the Public ■ None Public Portion of Hearina Closed MOTION 1 VOTE: The Planning Commission, on motion of Commissioner Mattheis, Heinitz second, approved the recommendation to the City Council supporting the replacement of Measure K funding for the Harney Lane Grade Separation Project. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commissioners — Cummins, Heinitz. Hennecke, Kirsten, Olson, Mattheis, and Chair Kiser Noes: Commissioners— None 5. ANNOUNCEMENTSANDCORRESPONDENCE Vice Chair Cummins stated that the Planners Institutewill be in Monterey in March 2010 6. ACTIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Director Bartlam stated that he was available to answer any questions regardingthe summary memo in the packet. He went through a few of the highlights from the budget and how the reductions affect the Community Development Departmentand the Planning Commission. 7. GENERAL PLAN UPDATE/DEVELOPMENT CODE UPDATE Director Bartlam stated that the policy documents are going through the administrative process and will come to the Planning Commission as the pieces become available. 8. ACTIONS OF THE SITE PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE None 9. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES Kirsten gave a brief report regarding the meeting that took place today. 10i. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC None Continued DRAFT 11. COMMENTS BY STAFF AND COMMISSIONERS None 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 9:03 p.m. ATTEST: Konradt Bartlam Planning Commission Secretary 6 we are Formed in 1994, the National Coalition AGAINST Legalized Gambling (NC4LC)is a nationwide educational group. it informs citizens about the detrimental effects of legalized gambling on the economic, political, social and physical well being of individuals, the community and the nation. Because NCALG is an educational non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, contributions to NCALC are tax deductible. NATIONAL COALITION ncal 9 AGAINST LEGALIZED GAMBLING The National Coalition AGAINST Gambiing Expansion is the political action arm of N( ALC. The two organizations share the same boards of directors and officers. NCACE works a t the national ievei and assists grass roots organizationsto defeat the expansion of legalized gambiing and to roii back legalized gambling. 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Nevada has been the highest in the nation for suicides for 10 of the last 12 years. 1° Gambling increases crime Desperateto "chase- and recover gambling losses, pathological gamblers often turn to crime. Fraud and embezzlement become common among formerly hard- working and highly trusted people. Vioient crimes also 'ncrease. Three years after the introduction of casinos 'n Atlantic City, there was a tripling of totai crimes. Per capita crime there jumped from 50th in the nation to first!' Comparing crime rates for murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary and motor vehicle theft reveals Nevada is the most dangerous place to live in the United States? Real costs for everyone Gambiing Costs more than raising taxes, even for those who NEVER gamble! Each compulsive gambler costs the economy between $14.006 and $22,077 per year.? If 2% become addicted, that's $280 to 8440 per year paid by every other citizen! Trading jobs kills development Most casinos attract 80% or more of their market from a 35-50 mile radius. Casinos absorb existing entertainment, restaurant and hotel business, and deplete dollars avaiiabie to other retail businesses. That destroys other jobs in the trade area and eliminates their sales, employment and property tax contributions" Illegal gambling remains Legalizing gambling does not reduce iilegal gambling.? Legalized gambiing may even increase illegal gambiing because untaxed illegal operators may offer better odds, bigger payoffs and loans that legal operations cannot. Patrons in gambling states feel gambiing is generally legal and they are less averse to gambiing in unlicensed establishments. Law enforcement in gambling states see illegal gambiing as a state revenue issue rather than a criminal activity, and may be less motivated to investigate. 5=u�er H?Aa't'..�Y"ref.". 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Date _/- You may call NCALG with your credit card informaton: 800-664-2680 Send checks or mail to: 100 Maryland Avenue NE Room 311 Washington, DC,20002 You can donate or send comments online at www.ncalg.org Attachment A EXCERPTS FROM TEE 2006 CALIFORNIA PROBLEM GAMBLING PREVALENCE SURVEY CA WORNIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG PROGRAMS OFFICE OF PROBLEM AND PATHOLOGICAL GAMBLING DATA COMPILED BY NATICNAL .OPINION RESEARCH CENTER UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO Attachment A past -year, monthly and weekly gamblers (see Table 6) by the numbet of adult Califomians who participated in these activities at different rates in the past year (see Table 3). Table 7. Comparing Qross Revenues andEstimatedLosses by Gambling Venue Table 7 shows that there is a distinct lack of fit between reported gross revenues fortribal casirnsin Califrrniaand esttraated losses among easimpatam as well as fzrgross revenues and estimated losses among racetrack bettors. Conversely, the fit between reported gross revenues for the California Lottery and the c ardrooms and estimated losses among lottery playas and eardxoom bettors is quite goo d. There are at least twv likely reasons for the lade of fatbetween reported revenues and estimated losses for tribal casinos and racetracks in California. One reason is the well. -known tendency for survey respondents to over -state their expenditures on some gambling activities, parucalarly casim table games and Bari-mutud betting. Another reason is our iwabi ity--using survey methods ---to account its sources of gambling revenues derived from out-of-state players and, separately, high-end players. A substantial fraction of ga-mbling revenues, particularly from casino table games and some pari-mutuelbettingpools, have historically been derived from avery small number of high-end players. Due to the ar❑ount cfmoney that these individualsput into play at casinos (and to a lesser extentin other games), any denosntnation of gambling in monetary units based on survey data will likely be missing this component (Volberg, Gerstein et al, 2004). The Geography of Gambling in California The relationship between increased access to legal gambling and the prevalence of at -risk, problem, and pathological pmbling is important in light of the remarkable expansion ofgarnbling throughout the U.S. and internationally over the last: 25 years. Inez+easedgamblingopporun2ities createmore problem and pathological gamblers by in+sing the risk of exposure. As more people gamble, the ri s ks are greater that individuals with specific vulnerabilities WHI gamble and developproblems related to their gambling. Major govemment reviews in the United States, Great Britain' Australia, and Npow Zealand have a I I concluded that increased gambling availability bas led to an increase in 2006 CALwoRmA PRQIILEm GmnuNG PREVALLNCE SURVrY ZMK Gross BeLoaues 2005 Estimated Losses Casino $5.78 billion $9.1 billion lottery $1.4 bittion $1.7 billion Track/OTB $800 million $426 million 6 �t4lelll , $655 ff altion $591 mi Table 7 shows that there is a distinct lack of fit between reported gross revenues fortribal casirnsin Califrrniaand esttraated losses among easimpatam as well as fzrgross revenues and estimated losses among racetrack bettors. Conversely, the fit between reported gross revenues for the California Lottery and the c ardrooms and estimated losses among lottery playas and eardxoom bettors is quite goo d. There are at least twv likely reasons for the lade of fatbetween reported revenues and estimated losses for tribal casinos and racetracks in California. One reason is the well. -known tendency for survey respondents to over -state their expenditures on some gambling activities, parucalarly casim table games and Bari-mutud betting. Another reason is our iwabi ity--using survey methods ---to account its sources of gambling revenues derived from out-of-state players and, separately, high-end players. A substantial fraction of ga-mbling revenues, particularly from casino table games and some pari-mutuelbettingpools, have historically been derived from avery small number of high-end players. Due to the ar❑ount cfmoney that these individualsput into play at casinos (and to a lesser extentin other games), any denosntnation of gambling in monetary units based on survey data will likely be missing this component (Volberg, Gerstein et al, 2004). The Geography of Gambling in California The relationship between increased access to legal gambling and the prevalence of at -risk, problem, and pathological pmbling is important in light of the remarkable expansion ofgarnbling throughout the U.S. and internationally over the last: 25 years. Inez+easedgamblingopporun2ities createmore problem and pathological gamblers by in+sing the risk of exposure. As more people gamble, the ri s ks are greater that individuals with specific vulnerabilities WHI gamble and developproblems related to their gambling. Major govemment reviews in the United States, Great Britain' Australia, and Npow Zealand have a I I concluded that increased gambling availability bas led to an increase in 2006 CALwoRmA PRQIILEm GmnuNG PREVALLNCE SURVrY Attachment A problem gambling and that fubmeincreaseswill generate additional problems (Abbott, 2001; -Giimtling.ReviewBady, 2001; National Research Caan41999; Productivity Ccmuission, 1999). One impor=t goal of the Califomia prevalence survey is to assess the distribution of gambling and problem gambling throughout the State in relation to geography. In this section, we examine the survey data in relation to gambling particip a don; we examin e the data in relation 10 problem gamblingin a later section (see Tlx Gragraphy ofPm64*m Garrmbdq in Carl a on Page 66). Data Sources and Analytic Approach Respondent Data. The Califomia surveyincludeda series of questions designed to permit exploration of the proximityissrae. Mastpertinent here, we obtained the ZIP code of the .respondent's primacy residcnce to provide info—ation comparableto the addresses of gambling regia�s and venues. Addition ly, we asked all respondents their impressions regarding the number of casinos, racetracks, cadrooms, lottery outlets, axed bingo halls within 20 minutes drive of their tesidence and -we asked past -year gamblers how much time it took for them to get to each facility in which they last placed a bet during the year. Regions of California. The Dgafixrt ofAlcohol and Drug Programs recognizes 15 sections of Califtn a with each section includirig about fourcounties In view of the size of the survey sample, we aggregated these 15 sections into six geograpbically contiguous regions as shown in Figure 2 on the followingpage The xecp'aLsvaried in population 6rom approximately 10 million in Los Angeles County (the only region comprised of a single oounty) to approximately trillion in Upper SouthernCW ifornia, most of them living dong the coast £roaam Ventura to Santa Barbara and in the westem carvers ofRiversideand SanBernardin,o counties, adjacent to coastal Los ,Angeles and Orange. There are mbstantial differences in the derno&mpluc chacactetistics of the mrvey respondents zesiding in the six regions in California. Respondents in the Central. and Upper Southern regions are leastiikely to be male while respondents in the Northern xepnzare mostlflmly to be male. Respondents in theCenttal region are most hktJy to be under the age of 40 while those in the Nortlmern xcgion are most l.ilply to be age 40 and over. Respondents in the Northern region are the most l.ilely and those in the Bay Axea and Los Angeles xe#cns the least likely to have been born in the United States. Finally, respondents in the Northern region are the most likely to be non - Hispanic whites; respondents in the Los Angeles and Central regions are the most likely while those in the Bay Area and Nortbem r*ons are the least likely to be Hispaaiq respondents in the Los Angeles region are most lilelyto be Mican American and respondents in the BayArea are far more likely to be Asian than respondentsin every other Tian of the state ---509/6 more lily than 2006 CALWORNIA Pnaar.IM G UR NC; PeevAI—PNCe Sunvmr Attachment A This table shows that averagepast-year casino lossesincrease significantlyacross the low-risk, at -risk and problem gamblinggroups with bosses amongproblem and pathological gamblers just over ten times higher than among low-risk gamblers. Losses on private wageting and the lottery showa similar trend, increasing significantlyas gambling problems increase. Past -year losses on horse zacc betting are significan'dy higher among problem gamblers compared with low-risk and at -risk gamblers. Past -year cardroom losses ate significantly hider among problem gamblers compaxed with low-risk gamblers but the diffetcoces between low-risk and at -risk gamblers, on the one band, and at -risk andproblem gamblers, on the other, are not statistically significant. The differences in past -year losses on Internet gambling across gambler types are nor statistically significantand none of the pairMse. comparisons are signfficnn t forpast-year lasses on bingo. When past -year lasses are summed across the various venues, problem and pathological gamblers (M = $10831.80, SE = 1124.59) r e d losing significantlymore money than either at -risk gamblers (M = $2590.72, SE = 326.03) or low-risk gamblers (M =$ 918.22, SE = 95.35) and at -risk gamblers recall spendingsignificantly more money than low-risk gamblers (F(2, 2670) = 210.85,p E _001)_ proportion of losses by Problem Gambler Type We noted above that there is great interest among policymakers, xegulahoxsand other stakeholders in the question of the proportion of gambling revenues accounted for by problem and pathological gamblers. While there are difficvltiesin obtaining accurateinformation on gambling losses From survey ,respondents, it is possible to =amine the proportion of reported losses accounted for by low-risk, at -risk and problem and pathological gamblers to obtain an approximation o f how heavily different sectors of the legal gamblingindustry in CahFomia rely for revenues on problem and pathological gamblers. Table 24 presents information about the proportion of laccounted for by low-risk, at -risk and problem and pathological gadalms for the largest sectoxs of the gambling industry in California. its table shows that tribal casims and cardrooms are the sectors of the gambling industry in California that rel most heavi7 on rablem and athological gamblers for revenues. Asa ou problem and pathological gamblers account for over 50% of the lasses reported by all of the is who gambled at a casino or ca.rdmoin in the past year. More generally, the data in this 'table indicate that problem and pathological gamblers account for much larger proportions of annual losses than their prevalence in the general population, cr even among past -year participants in specific gambling activities, would suggest (see Table 14 on Page 63). 2006 C.at.rroRNtn PRotsy Em GA? at Nr, ftavALuNm SuRvLry Attachment A As we have noted elseiitere, there is evidence that all gamblers engage in a range of cognitive biases, including illusions of control, superstitions, erroneous beliefs, biased evaluation of outcomes, and distorted assumptions about randomness Pdouceur & Walker, 1996). There is no scientific evidence at present to supportthe notion that problem gamblers' reporting a mors are different fnzn low -mak ga mblers' reporting errors- Ho net, if this s were the case, then survey estimates ofthe proportion of losses for a particular game derived from problem gamblers or frequent players will be affected by these etxrxs. Etzther research is needed to examine this issue in depth. Physical, Mental, and Emotional Correlates of Problem Gambling I--- Physical and Mental Health Table 25 presents differences between ]c wzisk, at -risk and problem gamblers on several health- related dimensions. This table shotes that problem gamblers are si0 £cantly more likely than at -risk or low-riskgamblers in California to identify their physical health status as poor or fair as opposed to good or excellent Table25. DifferencesinPhysicalandMentalHealth by ProblemGamblerType Total Estimated Losses Iowgysk Gamblers % At -Risk Gamblers % Problem ft Patholoocal Gamblers % Si . Lottery $1.7 billion 51.4 36.6 32.0 <M1 casino 0.1 billion 25.2 72.4 MA 0.001 Track/OTS $426 million 1 48.9 1 92 1 41.9 .003 cardrooms $591 rmllioti 1 172 1 28.1 1 54.7 .018 As we have noted elseiitere, there is evidence that all gamblers engage in a range of cognitive biases, including illusions of control, superstitions, erroneous beliefs, biased evaluation of outcomes, and distorted assumptions about randomness Pdouceur & Walker, 1996). There is no scientific evidence at present to supportthe notion that problem gamblers' reporting a mors are different fnzn low -mak ga mblers' reporting errors- Ho net, if this s were the case, then survey estimates ofthe proportion of losses for a particular game derived from problem gamblers or frequent players will be affected by these etxrxs. Etzther research is needed to examine this issue in depth. Physical, Mental, and Emotional Correlates of Problem Gambling I--- Physical and Mental Health Table 25 presents differences between ]c wzisk, at -risk and problem gamblers on several health- related dimensions. This table shotes that problem gamblers are si0 £cantly more likely than at -risk or low-riskgamblers in California to identify their physical health status as poor or fair as opposed to good or excellent Table25. DifferencesinPhysicalandMentalHealth by ProblemGamblerType 2006 GAi n ORMA MOBLF N GAADLING PREVALENCE SURVEY Law -Risk Gamblers (4982) % At -Risk At -Risk Gamblers (674) % Pathological Gamblers (264) % Sig, General health poor tpfair 20,5 26.5 36.2 <.00i Phvsical imnaim*nt 19.4 21.4 34.5 <.001 Mental impairment 11.6 <.001 Depression (past year) 322 20.3 37.0 -.001 Suicidal thoughts (ever) 7.9 13.1 19.7 <.001 Suiade attemot lever) 2.3 4.5 8.0 <.001 2006 GAi n ORMA MOBLF N GAADLING PREVALENCE SURVEY ty. AttachmentA Problem gamblers are also significantlymore likely than at -risk cr low-risk gamblers to acknowledge that they presentlyhave a physical disability(Mcluding heating problems, vision problems and mobility problems) cr an emotional ornatal disability. Himlly, problem gamblers aresi0ficarstly more likely than at -risk cr low-risk gamblers to have experienced symptoms ofmajor depression at some time in their lims and -vfthin the past 12 - HLs and to have ever contemplated or attempted suicide. Tobacco, Alcohol and Illicit Drugs Table 26 presents infomaation about tobacco, alcohol and illicit dtug use among low-risk, at -risk and problem gamblers in California- This table shows that at -risk and problem gamblers in Ca3 fomia are significantlymare Moly than low-risk gamblers to smoke cigarettes on a daily basis. The table also shows that past -year illicit drug use is significantly higher among at -risk and problem gamblers than amonglow-risk gamblers. Madjaa a is the most frequentlyused illicit dtug followed by tranquilizers, cocaine, other drugs (excluding dub cin.igs, hallucinogens, opiates and hahalants) and methamphetamine. Past -year marijuanause is correlated generallywith gambling-datedproblems and shows little variation in relation to problem level. Past -year tranquilizer, cocaine, methamphetamine and other illicit drug use is signlfi=dy Frg w among pathological gamblers ca pajre with problem gamblers as is daily cigarette srnoldng (see Table XX in Appendix A). Table 26. Tobacco, Alcohol and Drug UseAmongLow-Risk, At -Risk andAroblem Gamblers 2006 CALIFORNIA PROBLXM GAMBLING PREVALENCE SURVEY Low -Risk Gamblers (4982) % At -Risk Gamblers (674) 56 Problem& Pathalogfral Gamblers (264) % Sig. Tobacco and Alcohol Use Daily Cigarette use 123 25.9 29.0 <.001 Weekly aleohof use 18.3 21.2 15-4 .090 Largest # drinks in 24 hours (past year) Didn't drink in past year 31.4 28.3 37.9 1 - 2 44.8 26.5 32.9 <.001 3-4 26.0 22.4 20.7 5-7 15.6 21.3 19.5 8 or more 13.7 29.8 25.8 Drug Use Past year marijuana use 8.2 16.7 17.4 <.001 Past year tranquilizer use 1.5 3.3 5.8 <.001 Past year c maine use 1.0 27 <. O Past year other drugs 1.0 1.3 42 K,00i Pastyear methamphetamirte use 0.7 is 4.6 <.001 2006 CALIFORNIA PROBLXM GAMBLING PREVALENCE SURVEY AttachmentA ` Given the abundance of research demonstrating a link between alcohol misuse and gambling -related problems, it is surprising that the relaxionsbip between weekly- alcohol consampxfo s and gambling- relatedproblens in Califentia is not statistically sigui£c:ant An even more surpdft finding is that problem gamblers in CalifooAa are the least hlcely, respondents tohave consumed axrpalcohohc beveftges 6 the past year. Despite stgui&cmfly lower rates ofpast year aloohal consumption, the lifetime rate ofbdp--seeking for an alcohol ordtug problem is sigma tly mer amortgproblem gambles tima among low-xisk orates gamblers. Among respondents who had consumed alcohol in thepasty"; 4°/a of'low-risk gamblers and 7% ofat-risk gamblers have ever sought help for problems related to their driving or drug use compared with 101/oof problem gabablers and 23%of pathological gamblers Faur"Bir, -IndUladiwem and CdMiWIfiUSdCC hVacts Table 27 shows differences in the impar ofproblematic gambling on family, indeb€re lness and the crinrtinal justice system among low-risk, at risk and problem gamblers in C Ahibmhi This table shows that problem gamblers in California aresignifirandy more likely thanlowrisk orat-lsk gamblers to bane been troubled in the past year by the gambling involvement of someone trey know. Respondcnts who have been concerned about the gambling of someonevath whom they do not live are most hkely to have been concerned about a friend or acquaintance (591/6), follmedby immediate family members (i 85/b. p,dnaatUy siblings and parents) and ended family members (15%). This toMe aim shows thatprablen gamblers it CaUfi:wnia axe significantly more likeli t tan low -6* or at risk gamblers to have been trcubled by the g=bft of someone thcy lived with in the past year. Respondents concerned about the gambling of someone they live va#h are most likely to have be= concerned about a spouse or domestic partner (3t;°lo), followed, by immediate family membcm (24%) and fu3ends oracquaint aces (23%). While ltwxisk and at-dsk gamblers are most likely to have been concemedabout a spouse or domesticpartner, problem gamblers are most likely to have be= concerned about a friend erfiwvlp member. In a further indication of the impact ofproblem gambling on fhw lies, re3ponde3nts who answered the problem gamblingguestions in the suzvey were queried at the end of this sectiom aboutwhether they had ever argued with a fmady member about their gambling to the poiatvuhere it became emotionally huattn£�xl. When the had e, a fatrxt u gauablin& 2% ofat ris ganablets, lt?°ra of phi Lc n ;colied that they bad argued about their gambling to the paint where it became etxivtioraally ljaxxmfml, 2W6 CALW*BMA lhanatM GnamtuvoPRBVAF H SU"Hy , Attachment A Table 27. Dif%mces In leamlfy, financhd and Criminal Jusftce Impacts hyAmbkm ftm,blerTypo This table also shows that there are sipWicant cl ormces gmong loaw-xisk, at -tisk and pmblcm gamblers in California with uWrd to amounts of household debt; atudent !Deas, credit card debt, mortgages and other loons. However, the difl mcx; is only sign u:aut become low tisk gamblers are much more likely to claim that they do not know the extent of their indebtedness or taefuse to answer the quemon►,.I& problem gwMet5 acne much t�aM ulcer, to say &at they do not have any ltmwthold debt. In wainst to si nib surveys in od= judsdictims, there is no int ice in rates of bankruptcy amor g low- at -tisk and problem gamblers. Finally, this table shows that problem gswnblers in, Calif mus. arc sigmficaatly more lip than low- risk or at -AA gamblers to have ever been attested and iucarcmuxL As Table A-29 ars Appendix A shows, patholog-ical gamblers, m turn, ate stgdfecwtd r more likely than problem gamblers to have ever been arrested and ever in that the magnitrade of criminal justice hu increases with pxobletrratic gambling status , 2006 CALWORNiA PRQBLEU GAIiARr.i G PPEVAU24C R SURVEY l aro-Risl� C,arablM (4982) x At-�c Gwnblem (674) % Problem ft Padwlogkal Gambters (264) % Stu. IMUbjed c Troubled by gambtirg of eons you We with 2.4 3.6 8.0 ^x.001 Househotd debt None 19.4 16.3 26.8 Less than $70,000 18.8 25.1 17.7 <.001 $10,000 - $=,ODO 33.8 33.6 33.3 $200,000 or more 28.0 75.1 22.1 Don't iom or mfiemd 16.1 11.2 6.9 Ever filed for banWigi y 7.9 9.0 11.3 .105 Ever arrested 13.5 75.0 35.1 c.001 Ever Incarrcem `•�1 This table also shows that there are sipWicant cl ormces gmong loaw-xisk, at -tisk and pmblcm gamblers in California with uWrd to amounts of household debt; atudent !Deas, credit card debt, mortgages and other loons. However, the difl mcx; is only sign u:aut become low tisk gamblers are much more likely to claim that they do not know the extent of their indebtedness or taefuse to answer the quemon►,.I& problem gwMet5 acne much t�aM ulcer, to say &at they do not have any ltmwthold debt. In wainst to si nib surveys in od= judsdictims, there is no int ice in rates of bankruptcy amor g low- at -tisk and problem gamblers. Finally, this table shows that problem gswnblers in, Calif mus. arc sigmficaatly more lip than low- risk or at -AA gamblers to have ever been attested and iucarcmuxL As Table A-29 ars Appendix A shows, patholog-ical gamblers, m turn, ate stgdfecwtd r more likely than problem gamblers to have ever been arrested and ever in that the magnitrade of criminal justice hu increases with pxobletrratic gambling status , 2006 CALWORNiA PRQBLEU GAIiARr.i G PPEVAU24C R SURVEY RESOLUTION NO. 2009-89 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCILAUTHORIZING THE ALTERNATIVE TO MEASURE K RAILROAD GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT WHEREAS, in 1992 the Measure K Strategic Plan identified 14 railroad grade separation projects and were prioritized based on criteria developed by the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG); and WHEREAS, the only Lodi project identified was Lodi Avenue at the Union Pacific right- of-way; and WHEREAS, in 1997, the City Council of the City of Lodi decided not to pursue the grade separation project due to impacts related to the downtown area and the relative high cost of the project; and WHEREAS, the SJCOG has requested that the City reaffirm its position relative to Lodi Avenue as there is potential to accelerate the construction of a project in Lodi; and WHEREAS, City staff has reviewed the issues surrounding the City Council decision in 1997 and feel the same reasons apply today; and WHEREAS, City staff has asked SJCOG to review the Harney Lane crossing as an alternative as those issues do not exist at Harney Lane; and WHEREAS, the right-of-way has already been obtained on the north side of Harney Lane along with the right-of-way in the southeast quadrant being anticipated as part of the Reynolds Ranch project; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed this item at its meeting on May 27, 2009, and has recommended that the City Council adopt the alternative as Harney Lane. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lodi does hereby approve the Harney Lane Measure K Railroad Grade Separation Project. Dated: June 17,2009 hereby certify that Resolution No. 2009-89 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held June 17, 2009, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN COUNCIL MEMBERS —Johnson, Mounce, and Mayor Hansen COUNCIL MEMBERS — None COUNCIL MEMBERS— Hitchcock and Katzakian COUNCIL MEMBERS— None 4115-1 JOHL City Clerk