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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - April 27, 1999 SS224 CITY OF LODI INFORMAL INFORMATIONAL MEETING "SHIRTSLEEVE" SESSION CARNEGIE FORUM 305 W. PINE STREET TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 1999 l An Informal Informational Meeting ("Shirtsleeve" Session) of the Lodi City Council was held Tuesday, April 27, 1999 commencing at 7:00 a.m. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members — Hitchcock, Nakanishi, Pennino and Land (Mayor) Absent: Council Members — Mann Also Present: City Manager Flynn, Deputy City Manager Keeter, Economic Development Coordinator Goehring, Public Works Director Prima, Community Development Director Sartlam, Electric Utility Director Vallow, City Attorney Hays and City Clerk Reimche Also present in the audience was a representative from the Lodi News Sentinel and The Record. TOPIC(S) 1. Presentation Regarding ProStyle Sports 2. Review of City Sidewalk Replacement Policies and Downtown Sidewalks (This item was not discussed) L. ADJOURNMENT No action was taken by the City Council. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:05 a.m. ATTEST: Alice M. Relmche City Clerk El Project Site ✓400 +/- acres ✓City -owned property -0 ✓Adjacent to I-5 and Thornton Rd. ✓ 2.5 miles south of Highway 12 Water provided by City's effluent from treatment plant (tertiary treatment) Er Project Description - Review ✓ 42 Soccer Fields ✓ 4 Baseball Diamonds ✓ 19 Softball Diamonds ✓ Volleyball / Basketball Facility ✓ 4 Football Fields ✓ Indoor Field House ✓ Aquatics Center ✓ 600 - 800 Room. Hotel/Dormitory ✓ Ancillary Commercial ✓ Medical Clinic ./ R.V. Park Council Directive: Get Feedback .. . ✓San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors ✓Stockton City Council ✓Chamber Board of Directors ✓Government Relations Committee - :s Chamber ✓Economic Concerns Committee - Chamber ✓ Downtown Lodi Business. Partnership r 11 liodo-j jo-edwl JUIUOWUOJIAUg JO uotlTsoduzoo t asn luool.Toj i�1tllaBjtVnle XjtjiO-ej /' XOTIod IIag uaa.zI) t luatuaonput ujnno zD t uupi 01 111�3i2i /' SpL'CILLII OUJL'.T1, t sanssI pug suzaouoD Proposed sports complex is shortsighted A 'world-class" athletic training center is being proposes! for Lodi within the next two years and the ProStyle Sports Complex seems to be getting worldlier and larger by the day- Already it has grown from 275 acres to more than 400. What started as a proposal fora few soccer fields for local kids and tournaments has turned into'a gargantuan conglom- erate of conunercial developrncnt gone wild. One would think it sounds great for Lodi; a facil- ity like this will draw visitors by the thousands. The community of Lodi is clearly committed to creating an attractive and inviting plane to live and '. visit. The recant refurbishment of the entire down- town =1 is one example. The restoration and trans- formation of the `old Lddi High School into Hutchins Street Square; 2,I=Co-of-zhc-art commu- nity center, is another, The commitment of dollars from community partners'to create a new Confer- cncc and Visitors Bureau is yet another. Uafortu- nately, the proposed complex isn't in Lodi - it's seven miles away, smack dab in the middle of pro- ductive agricultural land. . The ProSryle Sports Complex will be located on Interstate 5 across the freeway from the City of Lodi's Wiutc Slough treatment &cilizy. Currently, the City of Lodi owns the property where the pro- posed complr-x is' to be built. The land is currently being utilized to dispose of the treated effluent from the White Slough facility and it was annexed to the City of Lodi for that purpose. Now there's a healthy place for kids to play! The developers of the project, have agreed to fi- nance the improvements and'additions necessary to treat the wastrwater-to a tertiary level, which then allows for some form of human contact. Great idea, but I don't think that little fact will be used in any facility marketing materials. There are a variety of concerns relating to this proposal. For one, the proximity to agricultural lands. How long before parents; athletes and tour- nament organizers begin to"complain about the real or imagined odor of neighboring agriculture op- erations, or the regular application of crop protec- tion tools on nearby farmland, or truck traffic dur- ing harvests and ... the list goes on. Mort frightening, how long before the seven miles between Lodi proper and zhc mammoth corn- plex becomes strip rnalls, commercial business and rsidential housing? WiV anyone stop encouraging See Matthews, page 18 Post -it' Fax Note 7 671 0` -Z6 . • To NV co:tica. 5 ria v Phd1C ! 34 7—IS V (mac y Fu ! s APR -26-1999 28:45 2093-68-45-53 P.01 iviatmaws Cot) fir) ued from page 2 growth near already threatened agriculturc aperat;umi? I1ow many times have we heard the re- frain of disappearing farmland? It is obvious our message is not get- ting through; either that or this community really doesn't care. Several factions of the commu- tion can only get worse. Another concern is the project's enormity. The complex now includes up to 42 soccer 'fields, an indoor field house, in- door basketball and volleyball courts, four football fields, an eight -lane track, a baseball com- . plex with four baseball fields, a softball complex with 19 playing fields, outdoor basketball, tennis The project developers have as- sured local retailers and businesses that there should be some spillover into Lodi and that Lodi could see an economic benefit. The key words here art "sbouJ&'m d coag A which we all know means maybe or probably not. Let's see - complex visatoss have a place to stay, a place to eat, a place to shop, a place to watch movies, and a place to go for treatment if someone falls down and goes boom. It's a completely self con- tained universe. Why would any- one leave? The developers have been quite up front about the need for the commercial aspect of the project - without it, the project doesn't go. The environmental revicw pro- cess is noc yet underway for the project, but is slated to begin in the next few months. might now, the developers are giving well -rehearsed performances to any community group who will listen, trying to drum up support and unearth con- cern and opposition. nity are committed to sccijtg this project happen. h is said there is a gree need for space for youth sports programs - perhaps there is, but what about the 28 parks already existitt•g in Lodi? And what about all the fields ac our local schools? What .-ill become of them if a world-class sports complex pops up a few mites away? If they are in need of attention now, this shua- courts, aquatic center, park lands, maintenance facilities; -a confer- ence facility, a 600 -room hotel fa- cility, a 48,000 square foot shop- ping center, a four -screen movie theater, a food court with six dif- ferent types of eateries, and 10 acres of RV parking. In addition, the idea of an outpatient medical facility is being batted around - pun intended AFP. -26-1999 08:46 209-3664455-3 Call me crazy, but I used to think we were proud of the _ fact that San Joaquin County was Cori sistently one of the tap agriculturc counties in the state and therefore. the entire nation. I used to believe that although most people aren't actively involved in farming; they at lust respect the tremendous economic: value that agriathure accounts for. I used to f«1 secure in thialang that, while threats to agriculture come from many sides, t6t whets it =Aly cmw down to it - the powers that be would stand up and say "'thanks but, no thanks. ' Agricchurc is important eno* to fight forand quitc frankly is here to stay in good of San Joaquin County." Appar=dy, I am being naive. Maybe a world -c3 athletic training facility is just what we need, if that is where our priorities We can no longer supply tlie, nation and the world with }ugh quality, inexpensive food, .but boy can wt: ever throw a great• ioccee.. tournament. P.02 APR 0 9 1999 OW Manager's Office F'W " SAN JOAQUIN CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU SPORTS COMMISSION Executive Board George Badway Dan Chapman Sue Cutter Tim Gallagher Kathy Hardigan Duane Isetti Lea Isetti Ken Langer David Lozano Bob Mariucci John Miller Steve Morales Chris Moreno Dennis Nugent Karen Rubinger Gary Scott Don Smiley Gary Tozi Gail Traverso Marci Valverde Peter Viri Honorary Board Steve Anthony Cindy Spiro Staff Ann Sternal Don Miller Gold Club Members Food 4 Less Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel Nor -Cal Beverage Co. Outback Steakhouse Red Lobster Zamora Automotive Group Silver Club Members AirTouch Cellular Angelina's Restaurant Applebee's Grill & Bar G -Force Productions Guaranty Federal Bank Health Plan of San Joaquin In -Shape Health Clubs Mallards Restaurant Pacific Athletic Foundation Stockton Ports Baseball Club United Rentals SPORTS April 7, 1999 Ms. Janet Keeter Deputy City Manager 221 W. Pine Street Lodi, CA 95241 Dear Janet: The Stockton/San Joaquin Sports Commission held its monthly Board of Directors meeting last week. There was a presentation by Roger Thedor of Pro Style Sports to give us an update on their proposed sports complex. Everyone on our board was very excited to hear all of the details of the facility and potential events that could be held there. Without a doubt a sports complex of this magnitude and the people involved would be a great asset to this area. Sporting events and tournaments that have been lost to other cities throughout the country will take a serious look at coming to San Joaquin County. Hotels, restaurants, and shops would do a tremendous business — not to mention the positive image our area will project. I hope the City of Lodi sees the great potential for this sports complex. The Stockton/San Joaquin Sports Commission is definitely behind it. If I can help you in any way, please call me at 943-1987. Sincerely, r� Don Miller, Director Stockton/San Joaquin Sports Commission 46 WEST FREMONT STREET, STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA 95202 209-943-1987 • 1-800-350-1987 0 FAX 209-943-6235 E-MAIL: ssjcvb®ssjcvb.org PACIFIC ATHLETIC FOUNDATION Projected Volleyball Events - ProStyle Complex Prepared by Kathy Hardigan 4/25(99 September - December - 15,000 Participants Club Boys - Eight 1 day events -1900 participants Two 2 day events - 1100 participants Club Adults - 18 1 day events - 7200 participants City Leagues - Two 10 week Leagues - 960 participants High School Girls - Six 1 day events - 1800 participants High School Boys - Two 1 day events - 600 participants NorCal Playoffs - 600 participants Junior College Women's Toumaments - Three 1 day events - 860 participants NorCal Playoffs - 600 participants January - June - 39,000 Participants Club Girls - Five 2 day events - 1200 participants 30 1 day events - 21,000 participants Volleyball Festival - 3500 participants High School Boys - Two 2 day events - 1100 participants Club Adults - 24 1 day events -9200 participants Regional Playoffs - 960 participants City Leagues - Three 8 week Leagues - 1500 participants Camp - February & March School Breaks - 200 campers Clinics - 5 Friday evenings - 500 players July - August - 2300 Participants Camp - 6 Camps - 1800 campers City Leagues - 2 4 week Outdoor/Indoor League -500 participants Field House Special Events: Pro Beach Exhibitions International Team Matches Pro League Season CITY OF LODI' COUNCIL COMMUNICATION P �P 4<iFORc� AGENDA TITLE: Review of City Sidewalk Replacement Policies and Downtown Sidewalks MEETING DATE: April 27, 1999 (Shirtsleeve Session) PREPARED BY: Public Works Director INTRODUCTION: The City has received a request from a Downtown property owner to replace sidewalk along their frontage, which involves a set of basement access doors. This request was prompted by a City directive to the property owner to repair the sidewalk after we received a hazardous -condition report. This request raises a number of policy issues for which staff is seeking Council direction. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City generally replaces public sidewalks under two circumstances. The first is when sidewalk is replaced as part of a capital improvement project. This can range in extent from a major street -widening project to something as simple as installing a ramp at an intersection. The second is when replacements are done as part of our street and tree maintenance program. This maintenance work is guided by the policy statement shown in Exhibit A. This policy is the City's implementation of California State Streets and Highways Code Section 5610, which places sidewalk maintenance responsibility on the property owner. The policy relieves the property owner of this responsibility under certain circumstances. When the City receives a sidewalk liability claim or is put on notice of a hazardous condition, we check the location versus the policy to see who should pay for any necessary repairs. The work done in the Downtown Revitalization Project fell under the first circumstance. The project included replacing the entire sidewalk on five blocks of School Street and involved eleven sets of basement doors. The City received approval from eight property owners to abandon those doors. The remaining three were replaced as part of the project. The cost to abandon the eight was about $22,000. The cost to replace three sets of doors was $18,000. This cost was included in the overall project, which was funded by the City and the property owners; it was not charged to the specific property owners. (One location also involved dealing with a large portion of a basement at the Hotel Lodi, which extended out from the building. The property owner was directed to modify the basement to remove that portion at his expense and the City replaced two sets of doors at the Hotel.) As we look toward future capital improvement projects in the Downtown area, we have identified thirteen additional basement doors and at least one location where a basement extends under the sidewalk with no access door (Exhibit B). (We were alerted to this location when the tenant complained about leakage from the street into the basement.) There may well be other locations where this encroachment occurs. Based on the Downtown project prices, replacing the doors alone would cost roughly $78,000. Staff, on one hand, feels the taxpayers should not subsidize an individual circumstance such as this. On the other hand, the Downtown Revitalization effort is a community project and financial assistance in improving sidewalks, including these doors, would be consistent with the Revitalization Program. APPROVED: H. Dixon Flynn -- City Manager SWRPLCPOL&DWNTNSW.DOC 04/23/99 Review of City Sidewalk Replacement Policies and Downtown Sidewalks April 27, 1999 (Shirtsleeve Session) Page 2 In light of the above, staff is formulating a policy with the following elements for Council consideration: 1) New basement encroachments into the sidewalk area are prohibited. 2) Existing basement encroachments shall either be abandoned by the property owner or be covered by an encroachment permit, issued administratively, in which the property owner assumes maintenance responsibilities and provides standard insurance coverage and certificates. 3) When the City initiates replacement of adjacent curb, gutter and/or sidewalk as part of a capital improvement project, or under the maintenance conditions described in the City's sidewalk repair policy, the City shall bear the cost of resetting serviceable basement access doors. The property owner shall provide a new door set, if necessary, and a structural "roof' for additional basement encroachments on which the City can install sidewalk. As an option, if the property owner elects to have a basement access/encroachment abandoned, the City will remove the access, backfill, and replace sidewalk if the property owner provides the necessary wall at the building foundation. 4) When the City initiates replacement due to conditions which are the property owner's responsibility under the maintenance conditions described in the City's sidewalk repair policy, the property owner shall bear all costs for repairs except if the property owner abandons the basement access, then the City will participate as in 3) above. FUNDING: Street Fund Richard C. Prima, Jr. Public Works Director RCP/1m Attachments cc: Street Superintendent DLBP —Alan Goldberg Jim and Nancy Waitley, Property Owner, 21 W. Pine St. SWRPLCPOL&OWNTNSW.DOC 04/23/99 EXHIBIT A CITY OF LODI POLICIES. AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PROCEDURES, STREETS -8 I CURB, GUTTER & SIDEWALK REPAIR I. NOTICE AND ACTION A. Property owners or tenants have the responsibility to report to the City of Lodi all defective curb, gutter and sidewalk fronting their property. (For purposes of this Policy, sidewalk includes portions of driveways within the right of way.) B. The Street Superintendent will inspect and classify sidewalk repairs for action per this Policy. Generally, offsets or other defects less than 3/4' are. considered minor and require no further action. II. SIDEWALK REPAIR A. TEMPORARY PATCHING- The City shall place a temporary patch on sidewalks where there is 3/4" - 1 1/2" vertical offset or minor irregularities. This will be done at no charge to the property owner. The property owner or tenant has the responsibility to notify the City of any change in the condition of the sidewalk or the patched area. B. SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT - When vertical offset is greater than 1 1/2", sidewalks shall be processed for removal and replacement on a priority basis. These areas will also be temporarily patched until replaced. 1. Sidewalk replacement at City expense is done under the following conditions: a. Damage caused by City -maintained trees. (City -maintained trees are only those trees located in the parkways between the curb and sidewalks or those fronting City -owned property.) b. Damage due to City utility cuts c. Damage due to heat expansion 2. Property owner shall replace sidewalk where the hazardous condition is caused by something other than the above categories. The property owner shall have a licensed contractor do the work within a prescribed time. If, after formal notice by the City, the repairs are not completed within that time, the City shall make the repairs and assess the property owner. 111. CURB AND GUTTER MAINTENANCE A. Curb and gutter which is damaged by City -maintained trees, City utility cuts or heat expansion will normally be replaced by the City at the time damaged sidewalk is replaced or with street improvement projects. B. Curb and gutter which is damaged by property owner's trees shall be replaced by the property owner at their expense. IV. TREE MAINTENANCE A. The City shall be responsible for root surgery on all City -maintained trees where it is required. City shall remove City -maintained trees when required under City's adopted Tree Policy. This work will be done in conjunction with the replacement of the sidewalk and/or the curb and gutter. B. Root surgery on privately -owned trees is the responsibility of the property owner. Resolution 95- opted y the City Council at its meeting of April 5, 1995. Jack\L. Ronsko PPSTRT06.00C rAV101 � : �r�:� CITY OF LODI CENTRAL CITY • PUBUC WORKS DEPARTMENT BASEMENT ACCESS DOORS IN SIDEWALK --� u E::: Locust Cn U 2 U ELM ST INE ST 0 0 r U Cn Walnut St. LppI AVE u Basement doors yet to be replaced ® Basement doors already replaced on School St Abramson printing basement under sidewalk