HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 29, 2005 SSCITY OF LODI
INFORMAL INFORMATIONAL MEETING
"SHIRTSLEEVE" SESSION
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2005
An Informal Informational Meeting ("Shirtsleeve" Session) of the Lodi City Council was held Tuesday,
November 29, 2005, commencing at 7:01 a.m.
A. ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members — Hansen, Hitchcock, Johnson, Mounce, and Mayor Beckman
Absent: Council Members — None
Also Present: City Manager King, City Attorney Schwabauer, and City Clerk Blackston
B. TOPIC(S)
B-1 "Update on City Manager's Work Plan"
City Manager King reviewed portions of his Work Plan (filed), highlighting the following: He
reported that in 1998 recommendations were made by consultants for improving the
downtown area which included a state of the art movie theater, wine related establishments,
and a hotel. He noted that Lodi's Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenue is only $300,000
annually. The Hampton Inn is expected to begin construction in spring of 2006 on a 100 -
room facility. Mr. King stated that he has contracted with PKF Consulting to evaluate the
feasibility of a downtown hotel and expects the results by February 2006.
In reply to Council Member Johnson, Mr. King explained that a 3% assessment based on
the gross short-term room rental revenue of all hotels is levied as part of the Lodi Tourism
Business Improvement District. In addition, the City has a 6% TOT. Mr. King
recommended that an effort be made to increase the number of lodging opportunities in the
City before attempting to increase the TOT.
Mayor Pro Tempore Hitchcock asked whether a downtown hotel could become a sole
redevelopment project.
Mr. King believed that a parcel specific redevelopment project could be put into place. He
mentioned that the Federal government allows for an economic development set aside
through Community Development Block Grant programs. Community Improvement
Manager Joseph Wood has been working with the County of San Joaquin regarding this
matter and a recommendation is anticipated to be brought to Council in February.
In reference to retail space at the parking garage facility, Council Member Hansen felt that
the City should be more aggressive in getting the space leased through rent reductions or
other incentives.
Mr. King reported that a meeting is scheduled next week with Hertz Brothers who have
been buying and consolidating Sacramento Street properties. A development proposal for
mixed use of residential and retail is expected to be submitted from this company. Staff
also hopes to reconstitute a downtown strategic group. Staff has relayed the message to
brokers representing the City that, if a tenant with financial strength is found who can
generate sales tax, the rental rate for retail space at the parking facility could be negotiated
later.
In answer to Mayor Beckman, Mr. King suggested that the Lodi Conference and Visitors
Bureau consider Sacramento Street for its new location.
Continued November 29, 2005
In reply to Council Member Johnson, Mr. King reported that discussions have taken place
with Jessie's Grove Winery and Michael -David Vineyards about a downtown tasting room in
exchange for wastewater treatment. The wineries believe there would be more financial
strength and flexibility by joining together in a tasting room.
Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro Tempore Hitchcock, and Mayor Beckman preferred
that several wine tasting establishments be situated in the downtown area to increase foot
traffic.
In reference to the general plan update, Mr. King stated that the topic of various approach
options would be scheduled for the December 21 Council meeting. He pointed out that the
greatest variable in both cost and time is the level of community involvement. At the
January 4, 2006, Council meeting, staff will seek authority to solicit for consultants and will
bring forward a report from the Greenbelt Task Force. Mr. King estimated that the general
plan process would take two years and cost $1 million.
Mr. King reported that the County currently pays $30,000 per year for Lodi Superior Court L-
1 space and of that the City pays utilities and janitorial service. The new Police building
has 7,000 square feet that had been reserved for court space. The space has been vacant
for two years. Meetings have taken place with the County regarding this matter on
September 28, October 26, and November 17. A fourth meeting has been scheduled for
December 8. Tenant improvements are expected to cost $2 million. Mr. King explained
that if a lease were executed between the City and County, it would then be transferred to
the State.
Mr. King recalled that four projects were previously recommended to be funded with bond
proceeds offered by Electric Utility. One of the projects included $1.6 million toward the
Electric Utility Corporation Yard; however, staff now recommends that this money be
redirected toward the Killelea Substation project. Mr. King noted that the Westside
Substation project was also on the list and is of a higher priority than the Corporation Yard.
Council Member Hansen was in favor of the recommendation, as it would redirect the funds
toward delivery of electricity and its reliability and efficiency.
Mayor Pro Tempore Hitchcock stated that she could support the recommendation if the
City were to invest in a capital project that would produce a return on investment, which
ultimately would provide a revenue source that would build the Electric Utility Corporation
Yard. She asked what it would cost the City to invest in the proposed project at White
Slough.
Council Member Hansen replied that it would cost $233,000 for Phase 2-A and $1 million
for Phase 2-13, to which Mr. King explained these costs are associated only with feasibility
buy -ins.
Mayor Pro Tempore Hitchcock asked to be provided with more information on who
determines the percentages.
Council Member Mounce noted that Fire Station #2 is still listed on the Work Plan under
"Public Facilities Planning." She recalled asking for information from the Fire Department
that would substantiate the relocation of Fire Station #2. It was her understanding that the
response time would be compromised if Fire Station #2 were relocated to an area east of
Highway 99 as proposed.
Council Member Johnson also expressed an interest in receiving the information and further
stated that he wished to have data from both the Fire Union and Fire Administration.
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Continued November 29, 2005
In reference to the Council Handbook item, Mr. King stated that the City Clerk's Office has
completed the first draft, which is now in review and will be brought to Council in February
2006.
Mr. King commented that a request has not yet been received from Frontier Community
Builders for a development agreement; however, the City has informed them that, if it did
request an agreement, they would be asked to contribute funding toward DeBenedetti Park.
In reply to Mayor Pro Tempore Hitchcock, Public Works Director Prima reported that 95%
of DeBenedetti Park was supposed to be funded through impact fees. Ms. Hitchcock
asked Mr. Prima to provide Council with the projected amount that actually would be
collected for the park from impact fees.
Mr. King explained that money has been borrowed from the parks portion of the impact fees
for other projects with the intention that it would be paid back in the future.
Mayor Beckman also expressed an interest in receiving data rn the borrowing that has
been done from the park impact fees and in addition he asked for general plan standards
regarding the amount of park acreage per developed acreage.
Council Member Johnson reiterated his previous suggestion that all capital projects be
reduced 10% to 15%.
Mr. King reported that Council representatives would be addressing the Delta College Board
of Trustees on December 6 regarding the possibility of a satellite campus being located in
Lodi. In reference to the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) One Voice event,
staff proposes to include a request for a firing range and driving course at Delta College, if it
were decided to locate the satellite campus in Lodi.
Council Member Hansen emphasized the need to select a tier one transportation project to
submit for the SJCOG One Voice event.
Mr. King commented on the following accomplishments made in 2005:
➢ Updated purchasing system;
➢ PCE/TCE cleanup plan and implementation;
➢ New animal adoption center in modular unit at the Animal Shelter; and
➢ Adopted Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan.
C. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
None.
D. ADJOURNMENT
No action was taken by the City Council. The meeting was adjourned at 8:18 a.m.
ATTEST:
Susan J. Blackston
City Clerk
AGENDA ITEM
CITY OF LODI
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
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AGENDA TITLE: Status Review of City Manager's Work Plan
MEETING DATE:
PREPARED BY:
November 29, 2005
City Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive presentation and provide comments.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Attached is an updated work plan outlining high-profile projects that
are requiring City staff time and attention. A presentation will be
given on the status of the various projects.
FISCAL IMPACT: Not Applicable
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not Applicable
APPROVED:
Blair King, CitylgFwfager
Blair King, City Manager
City Manager's Work Plan — A General Policy Level Work Plan
of the Most Significant and/or Noteworthy Projects
The City Manager's Work Plan is an organizational tool to assist staff in time management, focusing,
and tracking significant and/or noteworthy projects. It is not a complete list of all efforts receiving
attention of City staff at any moment.
tconomic ueveio
Proiect or Issue I Status
Downtown Business Recruitment — Identify
businesses that will add to the "tenant" mix of
downtown Lodi — work with current and
prospective property owners to site and locate
business within the downtown core.
Hotel Development — Over $120,000 is spent
annually to attract visitors to Lodi. A portion of
the return on investment in tourism promotion is
the collection of Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT),
(This is only a portion of the return on investment
in tourism; other benefits are realized in
increased commerce, jobs, and community
prestige.) Lodi receives less than $350,000 in
TOT. This amount could be increased through
growth in hotels/motels.
Developing strategy to identify those businesses
that are likely candidates to locate in downtown
Lodi and/or businesses that will contribute to the
economic vitality of downtown Lodi, and willing
property owners and potential developers.
On June 15, 2005 City, Council approved a
Memorandum of Understanding with Van Ruiten
Family Winery for a downtown tasting room in
exchange for access to sewer service. Required
Ordinance amendment expected to be presented
to the City Council on August 17th. Two other
wineries have expressed interest in establishing a
downtown tasting room. Informal discussions are
continuing with staff.
On June 1, 2005, Master Lease Option
Agreement with Atlas Property for retail space in
Lodi Station Parking Garage was executed by
Lodi staff. Ceremonial transfer occurred July 14.
2005. Marketing of the garage retail space has
begun. City staff is working with leasee to
identify potential tenants and to create possible
incentives. Statistical information presented to a
high profile potential tenant.
Salvation Army completed relocation from
Downtown, 19 N. Sacramento Street in May,
2005. Staff has met with new owners of 19 N.
Sacramento Street to review preliminary
architectural plans.
G -REM will be constructing a Hampton Inn
Suites, 90 — 100 rooms and employing 25 -30,
next to its new office building on Beckman Rd.
The facility will include meeting spaces.
Construction is expected to break ground 2006.
In August, a national Hotel chain contacted staff
seeking information on the Lodi market. Staff
continues to follow-up and provide ongoing
dialogue of the opportunities in Lodi.
Hotel Development (Cont'd)
Consistent with the recommendations of the 1998
General Plan Update — A comprehensive review
Gruen and Gruen report on the development of
and update of the City's General Plan.
downtown, staff has entered into a contract with
PKF consulting to determine the feasibility of an
upper tier boutique -style hotel downtown. Keen
Annexations — Two significant annexations, a
interest has been expressed from the
155 -acre Westside annexation and 264-287 acre
development community in the results of this
Southwest annexation with accompanying
feasibility study.
subdivision and development proposal.
Staff, via a consultant, is researching the
possibility of using CDBG funds to provide grants
and loans as an incentive for the development of
hotels. It is expected that a presentation will be
made in February to review the concept of using
CDBG Economic Development funds.
Industrial Recruitment - Recruitment of quality
Since May of 2005, Staff has engaged in a
jobs and businesses to Lodi.
regular sustained dialogue with a major employer
seeking to consolidate employment base in the
Lodi area.
Land Use
Project or Issue
Status
General Plan Update — A comprehensive review
A project timeline and approach is currently being
and update of the City's General Plan.
drafted. Recommendation on the approach to a
comprehensive update of the General Plan is
anticipated to be made on January 4, 2006
Annexations — Two significant annexations, a
On May 4, 2005, the City Council approved a
155 -acre Westside annexation and 264-287 acre
Reimbursement Agreement with Frontiers
Southwest annexation with accompanying
Community Builders to fully fund staff costs
subdivision and development proposal.
associated with processing land use applications,
and a scope of work with LSA Associates to
provide staff assistance to process the
applications. On July 6, 2005, the City Council
authorized an amendment to the above
agreements to provide for the preparation of an
Environmental Impact Report. On July 6, 2005,
the City Council received a presentation on the
2,354 growth management allocations that had
been received for the Westside and Southwest
projects.
On September 16, 2005 a Notice of Preparation
(NOP) for the project was issued, and on October
12, 2005 a Scoping Session was held before the
Planning Commission.
The applicant held a community meeting to
resent the project September 29, 2005.
Green Belt — Task Force charged with
A mile -wide green belt separator along Armstrong
responsibility to explore and investigate the
Road is currently under consideration.
variety of models available and utilized in various
cities to accomplish the community separator /
On July 12, 2005 the City Council received a staff
open space goal and make a recommendation to
report on Agricultural Mitigation Fees. Further
the Council for the option that works best for Lodi.
impacts are to be analyzed by staff and the
Greenbelt Task Force.
Green Belt (cont'd)
LSA Associates has been assigned to provide
staff services to the Green Belt Task Force.
The City of Stockton and the County of San
Joaquin agreed to join with the City of Lodi to
revive the 2x2x2 Committee. Stockton City
Council members are Steve Bestolarides and
Dan Chapman. The County Board of Supervisor
members are Victor Mow and Jack Sieglock.
Lodi City Council representatives are Mayor John
Beckman and Councilmember Susan Hitchcock.
A 2x2x2 meeting was held on October 24, 2005.
The Greenbelt Task Force has recently met on
November 15, 2005, and October 4, 2005. They
have requested the opportunity to make a
presentation to the Council prior to proceeding.
Finance and Administration
Project or Issue
Public Facilities Planning — A variety of City
facilities are in a state of flux with the fate or
future use unknown. Some assets, such as the
old Public Safety Building, need rehabilitation;
other City assets, such as the City's property east
of Highway 99 need development. The City is
paying rent for offices while other City property is
vacant. A Master Plan and holistic approach is
needed to address City facilities planning.
Status
Old Public Safety Building (PSB) — The Lodi
Public Safety Building (PSB) is an approximately
40,000 square foot deteriorated structure that
fails to meet State essential building standards.
Prior to 2004, the PSB housed the Lodi Police
Department, Lodi Fire Department's Station 1,
and a San Joaquin County court. The building
needs extensive renovations. The City is
negotiating with the County and State to relocate
the court into the new police station. Estimated
costs to renovate the PSB range from $5.26
million to $3.15 million if Fire Station One is
relocated to a new location. A space -needs
analysis has been conducted.
A series of meetings have been held with the
County and the California Administrative Office of
the Courts regarding the court space in Lodi.
These meetings have occurred on September 28,
October 26, and November 17. Negotiations are
ongoing without resolution; however, resolution of
the court space may be on the horizon.
Fire Station #1 — Concept drawings complete.
The costs to relocate a new fire station at
Lockeford and School Streets are approximately
$3.15 million.
Fire Station #2 — Concept drawings complete.
Currently, Fire Station #2 does not meet essential
facility standards. The station is in poor condition
and in need of repair. Proposal to relocate
Station # 2 east of Highway 99 costs an
estimated $2 million.
Public Facilities Plan ning(cont'd)
Long Term Financial Planning — A longer term
view, strategy, and alternatives need to be
developed to address the City's future financial
needs. Longer term revenue projections are
needed as well as exploration of service delivery
and revenue alternatives.
Purchasing System Update — The purchasing
system, a core bureaucratic program of the City,
no longer meets the basic requirement of a well -
understood policy that efficiently protects the
public's assets and allows business to be
conducted in a fair and reasonable manner.
Management/Peer Audit/Evaluation Program —
Performance evaluation is a key to determine the
efficiency of a City in providing services. Work is
needed to establish performance standards and
to compare against these standards.
EUD Corp. Yard — Pending Council approval, a
space needs, master planning and schematic
design need to be developed. Design
development cost approximately $125,000 and
MSC cost estimate $2.5 million.
Parks and Recreation Admin. Bldg. — 1995
study complete will need updating.
Finance Department — Currently occupying
leased property with two options available at this
time: 1 st floor City Hall or 2nd floor of the Police
Building. Estimated cost is unknown at this time.
Fire Department Administration — Currently
occupying Parking Structure space. There are
three options available at this time: 2nd floor of
the old Public Safety Building, 2nd floor of the
Police Building or a new Fire Station 1. Cost
estimate unknown at this time.
Court Room Expansion and Police
Department Surge Space — See comments
above under Old Public Safety Building.
The following steps have been identified to occur in
2005-06:
1. Hire consultant to assist in the development of
plan and essential elements. There is no
funding currently in the budget; will explore
Impact Mitigation Fee funding.
2. Develop budget modules in JD Edwards.
3. Develop space needs, staffing needs, debt
financing and capital needs in conjunction with
General Plan update.
4. Set up initial meetings with key staff to develop
key elements of work product and
responsibilities for staff completion.
5. Establish timeline for completion of long- term
financial plan by January 2006.
Incorporate long-term plan in the 2006-07 budget
process, which will begin early January 2006.
Staff has begun to review best management practices
to provide stability with electric utility rates.
Staff is reviewing the City's impact fee structure to
insure new development is paying full cost of impacts.
On March 8, 2005 during a Shirtsleeve Session,
Council was briefed on the proposed changes to
the Purchasing Ordinance. On August 17, 2005
the new Purchasing Ordinance was introduced.
On September 7, 2005 the Purchasing Ordinance
was adopted. Adoption of Companion Policies,
Rules, and Procedures are pending
Need to assemble samples of policies and forms
and develop recommendations for City
Manager's consideration.
Labor Negotiations — MOU's
Following are the MOU's and respective
There are a number of Memorandum's of
expiration dates:
Understanding that will expire in 2005, 2006, and
1. IBEW (Electric Utilities) 12/05
2007. Personnel assets are key to the delivery of
2. Mid -Management 12/05
City services. Care is required in developing
3. PD Mid -Management 6/06
labor contracts.
4. Maintenance & Operators 6/06
The Southern Plume has one settlement with the
5. General Services 6/06
Vanderlans parties but is gearing up for trial and
6. Fire Fighters 6/06
the litigation and technical teams have begun
7. Fire Mid -Management — unrepresented
discovery.
8. Confidential — unrepresented
The Mid -Managers and the City have agreed to a
one year extension through 2006 of the current
MOU without an increase or COLA.
The City Manager and IBEW are engaged in
labor discussions.
The Police POA MOU allowed for a limited
reopener in July 2005 for the purpose of
evaluating the current survey cities, absent
mutual agreement, the survey cities will remain
status quo. On November 2, 2005 the City
Council approved amending the survey cities list.
Staff Development — Succession planning and
Staff provided a copy of the PD's Assessment of
staff development is needed in order to provide
Succession Planning for the Lodi Police
for a well-trained and prepared work force as the
Department dated June 2001. The Police
"baby -boomers" of the 40's and 50's reach
Department's succession planning is being used
retirement age.
as a template for other departments.
Council Handbook — Lodi does not have a
On hand:
comprehensive guidebook of standard operating
. Resolution 2004-282, Rules of conduct of
procedures and written principles to guide
meetings, proceedings, & business
Council action and to direct staff in relationship to
. Resolution 2004-115, Code of Ethics &
supporting the City Council.
Values
• LMC, Chapter 2.04, which addresses
Council meetings
The City Clerk's Office has completed the first
draft of a comprehensive City Council Protocol
Manual and submitted it to the City Manager on
November 16, 2005 for review and comment.
Environmental
Project or Issue
Status
PCE/TCE Clean-up Plan and Implementation-
Litigation Status: The Central and Busy Bee
plumes are settled and the Northern and South
Staff is preparing a long-term plan for resolving
the litigation, and financing and implementing the
Central Western settled on an interim basis that
clean-up.
will perform study work until approximately spring
of 2006, when final settlement talks will resume.
The Southern Plume has one settlement with the
Vanderlans parties but is gearing up for trial and
the litigation and technical teams have begun
discovery.
PCE/TCE Clean-up Plan and Implementation
cont'd
Clean-up Status: Remediation work has begun
in the Eastern (Busy Bee) plume. Investigative
work in preparation for remediation is underway
in the Central, Northern and South Central /
Western plumes.
Financing Status: On June 1, 2005, the City
Council authorized the execution of a
professional services contract with Bartle Wells
Associates to develop alternative water or
wastewater rate structures to fund remediation.
On July 20, 2005, the City Council adopted
proposed water rate increases to fund the
PCE/TCE program and set September 21, 2005
as the date to hear protests with regard to the
proposed rate increases. Net cost of PCE/TCE
program budgeted at $45.7 million. The
September 21, 2005 hearing allowed 20 percent
of the property owners to register their protest.
The Council approved the rate increase to
provide a funding source to remediate the ground
water contamination.
Capital P
Proiect or Issue I Status
Indoor Sports and Activity Center — The work
consists of developing a one -acre site to
accommodate the indoor sports center. The
scope of work will include demolition of existing
structures, engineered imported fill material, site
grading, underground utilities, and construction of
a 40,000 square -foot, two-story, indoor sports
facility. Indoor space will include two full-size
hardwood basketball courts, one full-size taraflex
floor basketball court, permanent and roll -away
bleachers, one taraflex floor aerobics room, one
taraflex floor multi-purpose room, one rock
climbing wall, restrooms, locker rooms, cafe
concession area, kitchen area, storage rooms,
reception area, administration office space,
outdoor seating area, streetscape, irrigation and
planting.
Aquatics Complex — The work consists of
developing a seven -acre aquatics complex site.
The scope of work will include site grading,
underground utilities, one 50 -meter competition
pool, one zero -entry activity pool with play
equipment, and one 25 -meter instructional pool
with waterslide feature. Other work will include
the installation of a poolhouse building which
ELS Consultants have completed approximately half
of their contract agreement with the City. The
contract has been suspended due to budget
considerations.
ELS Consultants has provided and completed the
following items:
a) Planning Indoor Sports Center
b) Campus Master Planning
c) Schematic Design
d) Reimbursables
City Expenditures to date: $478,000 (Land Purchase,
Geotechnical Investigation and Structural
Investigation of the "Old Fire House) — Not all land
has been purchased for the project site. The City
needs to acquire the southeast parcel of the site,
which currently is a tow shop business.
Funds for the project are currently not available.
Completion of the construction documents and the
purchase of the additional parcel are required. At this
time, the sports center costs are estimated at $10
million excluding land purchase. Total build out of the
facility is approximately a year and a half once
construction commences.
ELS Consultants have completed and provided
City staff with 100% construction drawings and
project specifications. ELS and the City have
suspended remaining work due to budget
constraints.
Aquatics Complex (cont'd)
would include pool equipment area,
administration office space, restrooms, locker
rooms, concession stand building, meeting room,
picnic area, site furniture, security lighting,
fencing, parking lot, concrete flat work, concrete
pool decking, irrigation and planting.
DeBenedetti Park — The work consists of
developing a 49 -acre park/detention basin site.
The scope of work will include finish grading,
construction of three 90 -foot lighted baseball
fields, one lighted multi -use (football/soccer) field,
two 60 -foot lighted baseball fields, and two
lighted soccer fields. Other work will include the
installation of two handicap accessible
playground areas, play equipment, lighted
pathways, basketball court, entry monuments,
site furniture, picnic areas, restroom facilities,
concession stand building, maintenance building,
well site, underground utilities, parking lot,
concrete flat work, fencing, roadways, irrigation
and planting.
Library Facilities Plan — The Lodi Public Library
Board of Trustees commissioned the development of
a Library Facilities Master Plan that was completed in
2002. The Plan outlines the expansion of the existing
building with a two-story addition that nearly doubles
the size of the facility. The proposal includes the
acquisition of additional property. Facility features
traditional service areas plus a coffee shop, Friends
office, teen area and small study rooms. The plan also
calls for the creation of a "satellite branch" to meet the
library needs of the Eastside population.
ELS Consultants have provided and completed
the following items:
a) Planning
b) Schematic Design
c) Construction Documents
d) Reimbursables
City Expenditures to date: $428,000.00
Currently, the proposed 7 -acre site has not been
purchased or annexed into the City. The City
Council will be reviewing the development
proposal of the Westside Annexation, the site of
the proposal.
Work on the Aquatics Complex site and project
could begin anytime after the City acquires the
land and funding. At this time, costs to build the
complex are estimated at $7 million, not including
the land purchase. Total build out of the facility
would be approximately one year, once
construction commences.
Stantec Consulting is in the process of
completing the revisions of their 100%
construction documents which includes
construction drawings and project specifications.
Stantec Consulting has provided and completed
the following items:
a) Conceptual Design
b) Construction Documents
c) Reimbursables
d) Change Orders 1 & 2
City Expenditures to date: $582,000.00
Currently, AM Stephens Construction of Lodi is
under contract to rough grade the entire park site.
Phase I of the rough grading is scheduled to be
completed by October 31, 2005; and phase 11 of
the grading is scheduled to be completed by
October 31, 2007.
Park construction could be funded via
Development Agreements with FCB or other
developers.
In January 2005, the Library Board
commissioned the development of plans for
upgrading the interior of current facility to
maximize functionality of space and create a safe
and inviting atmosphere. Library staff continues
to dialogue with Community Partnership for
Families representatives to provide library
services in the proposed Family Resource Center
to be built in Blakely Park. Cost estimate:
unknown.
The Replacement Program — Lodi has various
public facilities assets in different stages of life
expectancy. Lodi does not have a
comprehensive plan to guide the City in financial
decisions with regard to planning for the
replacement of these facilities. For example,
although the Police Station is a new facility,
actions need to be taken now to ensure that the
building can be repaired or replaced in the future
or this facility will be in the same condition as the
Grape Bowl, a City and community asset that has
no funds ear -marked for its rehabilitation, nor any
plans to secure funds, but is approaching the end
of its useful life.
Animal Shelter.— The Animal Shelter is being
considered in the context of a new multi -use
municipal service center. The Animal Shelter is
old, small and crowded. It needs to be
addressed in a comprehensive fashion.
Accessible City Facilities; ADA Transition
Plan-- The Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990 requires that facilities operated by public
entities be accessible to the public. A threshold
requirement is the preparation and adoption of a
Transition Plan. The Transition Plan will require
policy level consideration with regard to some of
the City's older public facilities.
A staff team will research during fiscal year 05-06
best management practices in developing
strategies to replace various facilities.
The first meeting of the Lodi Animal Shelter Task
Force was held on December 7, 2000.
On February 6, 2002 Council authorized a
professional services agreement with George Miers &
Associates for the space needs, master planning and
schematic design of a new animal services facility.
On June 19, 2002 Council approved the concept
design (schematic) and authorized the complete
design contract with George Miers & Associates for a
new animal services facility to be located on Guild
Ave.
On October 16, 2002 Council approved plans and
specifications and authorized advertising for bid for
the 20,000 square foot (building) design. The plans
were anticipated to be ready for bid in January 2003
with an estimated construction budget of $3,900,000.
Design work was placed on "hold" in the Spring of
2003 due to budget conditions.
On April 20, 2005 Council terminated design
agreement between George Miers & Associates and
the City. The City has plans and specifications which
are approximately 80% complete.
Public Works is combining the preliminary design for
the temporary modular office prepared by Electric
Utility with the previous plans prepared by Public
Works for the substation access driveway. Site work
by City forces is underway.
The City's ADA committee was reactivated and a
survey of accessibility deficiencies was
completed in February 2005.
The draft Transition Plan was given to each
member for review and comment. The
Committee met on July 22, 2005 to review all
comments for the final draft and Jon Ibarra was
selected to represent the disabled community. A
Shirtsleeve presentation was given on September
27th
Accessible City Facilities; ADA Transition
The ADA Transition Plan was adopted by the City
Plan (cont'd)
Council on November 2, 2005. The Community
of attempting to locate a satellite campus in the
Development Director, Randy Hatch and Building
Lodi Area. Delta College is currently seeking
Official, Jerry Herzick are the City Officials
candidate sites. A satellite campus could house
responsible for the Plan's implementation. They
programs related to hospitality, agriculture, and
will also monitor the progress of the Parks and
police and fire training facilities.
Recreation Commission in organizing the Ad Hoc
committee to gain community input on the
decisions to be made on the Grape Bowl by June
2006.
On October 5, 2005, the Council considered
various policies to improve sidewalks to provide
for safe and improved pedestrian circulation. The
Council reaffirmed the principle that fronting
property owners were responsible for
maintenance of installed sidewalks.
Utility Capital Projects - A variety of physical
Electric Utility Department is currently
improvements have been proposed and are
implementing the development of a fiber optic
planned for the City's utilities. These utility
project. More information will be provided with
projects include water system pipeline
future updates.
replacement project and fiber optic development.
Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Project #2
(approx. $2+ million) is nearing completion and
design work is underway for a major wastewater
rehabilitation project. Additional smaller -scale
water replacement projects are included in the
05/06 budget.
Communitv
Project or Issue
Status
Delta College Site in Lodi — The project consists
On June 7, 2005 the City Council received a
of attempting to locate a satellite campus in the
presentation on Delta College's plans for a north
Lodi Area. Delta College is currently seeking
district campus. Subsequently, the Council
candidate sites. A satellite campus could house
requested a "Delta College Task Force" be
programs related to hospitality, agriculture, and
formed with Councilmembers Johnson and
police and fire training facilities.
Hansen representing the City Council. The 17 -
member Task Force, representing a broad range
of interests in the community and City staff, has
been convened. Several full Task Force
meetings were held. On August 30, 2005 the City
Council endorsed two sites identified by the Task
Force for a college campus near Lodi. These sites
have been independently reviewed by representatives
of Delta College. The College has invited the Council
representatives on the Task Force to address the
Board of Trustees on December 6, 2005.
Public Safety
Project or Issue
Status
Property Maintenance and Code Enforcement
CDD is working with the City Attorney's Office to
develop alternative remedies for code
Program — A comprehensive review and update
of the existing Code Enforcement Program
enforcement cases to allow more effective
operated through the Community Improvement
enforcement and place the burden of the cost for
Division.
those services on those that are causing the
demand for services. This will include an
administrative citation/hearing process, civil
penalties and a more active role from the City
Attorney's Office in pursuing legal action in cases
of non-compliance.
This program was presented in concept to the
City Council on August 16, 2005.
Paramedic Program — The paramedic program
Paramedic program developed, Department has
is designed to enhance the delivery of emergency
four paramedics. Needs: funding for paramedics,
medical services to the community by the Fire
Advanced Life Support application, and EMS
Department. The program was approved by the
Coordinator.
City Council in October, 2002.
San Joaquin County has voted to award the
ambulance service contract, pending
negotiations, to AMR. Staff anticipates
discussions with AMR regarding paramedic
service levels in Lodi.
Other issues that are receiving staff attention and resources:
• Water quality of Lodi Lake and the reduction in the number of geese in close proximity to the
lake.
• Analyze possible revenue measures for the November 2006 ballot.
• Analyze the financial impacts of the citizen's "Fire and Facilities Sales Tax Initiative."
• Begin due diligence related to cable franchise.
• Greater involvement of volunteers and other citizen resources in landscape maintenance.
• Planning the City's Centennial celebration.
11/22/05