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INFORMAL INFORMATIONAL MEETING
"SHIRTSLEEVE" SESSION
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2008
An Informal Informational Meeting ("Shirtsleeve" Session) of the Lodi City Council was held Tuesday,
April 8, 2008, commencing at 7:01 a.m.
A. ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members — Hitchcock, Johnson, Katzakian, and Mayor Mounce
Absent: Council Members — Hansen
Also Present: City Manager King, City Attorney Schwabauer, and City Clerk Johl
B. TOPIC(S)
B-1 "Lodi Avenue Improvement Project Design Guidelines Review"
City Manager King briefly introduced the subject matter of the Lodi Avenue Improvement
Project Design Guidelines Review.
Traffic Engineer Paula Fernandez provided a brief overview of the E -Map program and the
timeline associated with the same. She specifically discussed the contract with MIG, the
walking tour with the Steering Committee, workshops and comment card, funding from
Proposition 1B, and proposed time line for bids, specifications, and construction.
In response to Mayor Mounce, Ms. Fernandez stated some of the team members on the E -
Map and Steering Committee are the same with the addition of a business owner. She
stated the partners are also listed in the presentation.
Lou Hexter with MIG provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Eastside Lodi
Avenue Improvement Project Preliminary Design Guidelines. He specifically discussed
project timeline, project purpose, building on previous and current work, project partners,
narrow sidewalks, barriers on sidewalks, lack of curb cuts, lack of buffer from cars,
unfriendly intersections, unkempt facades, dumping, traffic challenges, parking inventory,
group vision, community vision, small group discussions, workshop summaries, and priority
improvements. He also provided an overview of the information set forth in the progress
report, including but not limited to, Phase 1 and 2 of Alternative One, Alternative Two,
overall streetscape design details, and supporting plan elements.
In response to Council Member Johnson, Mr. Hexter and Ms. Fernandez stated that
existing traffic flows are approximately 13,000 and the projections may increase by
approximately 10% to 14,000 when the lanes narrow down during Phase 1 or 2.
In response to Mayor Mounce, Ms. Fernandez stated the numbers do not specifically take
into account Delta College and are based on growth rate factors and the level of service
from the initial review.
In response to Mayor Mounce, Ms. Fernandez stated the cannery truck flow will likely
continue to use Lodi Avenue and the speeds may be somewhat reduced if a vehicle is
driving behind a truck. Mr. Hexter confirmed that speeds were a consideration in the
proposed project.
In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Mr. Hexter stated that Alternative Two, which
eliminates parking to increase the median, provides more of a pedestrian -oriented feeling.
He stated Alternative Two provides for some parking while minimizing negative impacts and
the removal of the travel lane gives way to the parking lane.
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Continued April 8, 2008
In response to Mayor Mounce, Ms. Fernandez stated that there may be some traffic
diversion to Stockton Street and/or other surrounding streets; although, some individuals
will continue to travel on Lodi Avenue. She stated Delta College traffic may also use
Kettleman Lane. Mr. Hexter stated there may be an adjustment period and Lodi Avenue will
continue to be a major east -west thorough way.
In response to Council Member Johnson, Mr. Hexter and Ms. Fernandez confirmed the C-2
zoning of the area, stating there may be opportunities for businesses and future commercial
growth in the area.
In response to Mayor Mounce, Mr. Hexter stated two pocket parts identified were Maple
Square and across Washington Street. He stated landscaping may be provided to green
the streets without the bulb outs as well.
B-2 "Transit Oriented Development Update"
City Manager King briefly introduced the subject matter of Transit Oriented Cavelopment
(TOD).
Planning Manager Peter Pirnejad provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the TOD
update. Specific topics of discussion included TOD goals and objectives, project area,
project timeline, progress timeline, Steering Committee members, community workshop
outreach plan, community workshop, evaluation of template Site 1, Site 2, Site 3, and Site
4, and funding mechanisms associated with the same.
In response to Council Member Johnson, Mr. Pirnejad stated there is approximately
$240 million available over a three-year time period, the State was delayed in releasing the
information pertaining to the funding this year, and the City is on schedule for next year's
cycle. Mr. King provided an overview of the theory of living and working around transit
stations. He specifically discussed the benefits, long-term strategy for the rail corridor and
its application to development and housing around the rail station, and the likelihood of
availability of Proposition 1 C funds.
In response to Mayor Mounce, Mr. Pirnejad stated there was never an intent to rely on
redevelopment monies as the idea is to set up a framework for long-term Council policy
regarding the concept of transit oriented development, which will require several steps
including commuter rail development, General Plan amendments, and definitive direction to
developers. Mr. King stated the area could be eligible for tax increment; although, the
proposed tax increment is already spent on various projects individuals would like
completed.
In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Mr. Pirnejad provided the location and possible
mixed-use options for four potential sites as set forth in the presentation map.
In response to Mayor Mounce, Mr. Pirnejad stated the property owner for Site No. 4 has not
yet been contacted because the sites are only proposed locations and the templates could
be used for a variety of sites with similar mixed-use options.
In response to Mayor Mounce, Mr. Pirnejad stated the current Steering Committee is
different from the Committee that was referenced in the previous item on the agenda. He
stated the broad membership of the subject Steering Committee includes Mike Swearingen
from San Joaquin Council of Governments, a Regional Rail Commission representative, the
Downtown Lodi Business Partnership, the Loel Center, Chamber of Commerce,
Roger Khan, and Phil Pennino.
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Continued April 8, 2008
In response to Council Member Hitchcock, Mr. Pirnejad stated the intent is to incorporate
the TOD guidelines into the General Plan alternatives to ensure both are integrated.
In response to Council Member Katzakian, Mr. Pirnejad stated the projected costs for
Alternatives 1 and 2 are generally driven on parking. He discussed relaxed parking
requirements getting a better yield on costs, ownership units fairing better than rental units,
and the theory of less needed parking spaces if there are less cars and commuter rail is
being used instead. Mr. King stated the purpose of the presentation is to show possible
options and sites and developers are looking at a variety of site options while reviewing the
basic cost to develop by acre.
In response to Council Member Katzakian, Mr. King confirmed that the shown sites are not
any of those currently being reviewed by Russ Munson.
Discussion ensued between Council Member Johnson, Council Member Hitchcock,
Transportation Manager Tiffani Fink, Mr. Pirnejad, and Mr. King regarding parking as a
major concern in the area, relaxing parking requirements, Measure K funding availability for
express shuttle parking for commuter rail, Smart Growth funding application to Greenfield
projects instead of TOD purposes, and new development versus improvement of existing
downtown development.
In response to Council Member Katzakian, Mr. King stated he is not sure if the Proposition
1 C money is distributed equally over a three-year period. He stated it may be based on a
geographical distribution and provided library funding as an example.
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 8:07 a.m.
ATTEST:
Randi Johl
City Clerk
AGENDA ITEM B•
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AGENDA TITLE: Lodi Avenue Improvement Project Design Guidelines Review
MEETING DATE: April 8,2008 (Shirtsleeve Session)
PREPARED BY: Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Information only.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Implementation of the Lodi Central City Railroad Safety
Improvement Project and the 2005/2006 Eastside Mobility and
Access Plan (EMAP) will culminate with the reconstruction of
Lodi Avenue from Cherokee Lane to the Union Pacific Railroad.
Moore lacofano Goltsman (MIG) was retained in the summer of 2007 to organize and facilitate community
workshops and to prepare design guidelines and preliminary design alternatives for Lodi Avenue.
Preliminary design guidelines will be distributed at the meeting. The following summarizes the work
completed and the project implementation schedule:
June 6, 2007
Council adopts a resolution authorizing the City Managerto execute the
professional services agreement with MIG ($80,000 appropriated)
• August2007
1. Steering Committee Kickoff meeting and Walking Tour
2. Outreach to Lodi Avenue businesses to join the Steering Committee
• September 2007
1. Steering Committee Meeting No. 2
2. Community Workshop No. 1 (What should Lodi Avenue look like in the future?)
3. Comment Card Distribution (If you missed the September Community
Workshop, please take the time to share your ideas)
December 2007
Memo to Council with Community Workshop Summary
January2008
Community Workshop No. 2 (Lodi Avenue Preliminary Design Concepts)
February 2008
Council adopts a resolution approving the East Lodi Avenue Reconstruction
projectfor Proposition 1B Phase Ifunding ($1.9 million)
Apri12008
Shirtsleeve (Council update and distribution of preliminary design guidelines)
• June2008
Request Council approve the Lodi Avenue design guidelines and request
authorization to proceed with in-house preparation of plans and specifications to
construct project
• Spring 2009
Request Council approve plans and specifications and authorize bids for construction
• Summer2009
Begin project construction
• Summer2010
Project acceptance by Council
FISCAL IMPACT: None at this time. Proposition 113 is the funding source of $1.9 million over
two years.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable.
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F. Wally Sooetin
Public Works Director
Prepared by Paula J. Fernandez. Senior Traffic Engineer
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April 2008
Eastside Lodi Avenue Improvement Project
Progress Report/ Preliminary Design Guidelines
In June 2007, the Lodi City Council approved a consulting agreement with MIG, Inc. to
develop design guidelines for Lodi Avenue from Union Pacific Railroad to Cherokee Lane.
The project has proceeded under the direction and guidance of City staff from the Public
Works and Planning Departments, as well as a Steering Committee comprised of community
members representing the LOEL Center, Community Partnershipfor Families, the Lodi
Improvement Committee, the Chamber of Commerce and others.
In addition, two community -wide workshops have been held: the first, in September 2007,
provided the project team with the community's vision for the area, and identified a number of
issues, assets and opportunitiesto consider in developing design guidelines. The second
workshop was held on January 31, 2008, and involved community members in reviewing and
prioritizing a set of proposed streetscape improvementsand street configuration for Lodi
Avenue.
This memo outlines MIG's recommendations for improving Eastside LodiAvenue. Based on
community feedback and the awareness of budgetary constraints, MIG recommendstwo
alternatives for redesigning Lodi Avenue. These alternatives provide for a range of
pedestrian, traffic -calming and street beautification improvements. Alternative One: Phase
One allows for a large set of major pedestrian improvements. Alternative One: Phase Two
provides a moderate traffic -calming and street beautification improvement. Alternative Two
provide both major pedestrian and traffic -calming improvements.
ALTERNATIVE ONE: PHASE ONE
Major improvementsto the pedestrian environment on the sidewalk. Design elements of
Phase One include:
Maintain existing roadway striping
Install pa vement-treated crosswalks
Ensure handicapped ramps at all corner crosswalks
Install improved signage
Install bulb -outs at street corners
Remove parking at corners for bulb -outs at street corners.
Provide pedestrian amenities at corner bulb -outs
Provide pedestrian amenities such as street furniture, public art, trashcans and
drinking fountains. Use native plantings of sidewalk bulb -out landscapes.
Install improved light fixtures
Provide brighter, consistently spaced light fixtures that accommodate pedestrians, as
well as vehicles, that complements the neighborhood context as well as city-wide
design. Consider installing decorative, color -treated street lighting.
Eastside Lodi Avenue Improvement Project MIG, Inc.
Progress Report/Prel im !nary Design Guidelines April 2008
ALTERNATIVE ONE: PHASE TWO
Improve the pedestrian environment on the sidewalk and calm automobile traffic while
maintaining current number of driving lanes. Design elements of Phase Two include:
■ Narrow driving lane widths less than 11' to reduce speeding
■ Install a center median with public art and landscaping
■ Create intermittent, mid -block bulb -outs
Install intermittent bulb -outs for small plazas, landscaping and pedestrian amenities
and outdoor dining. Widens sidewalks in occasional places up to 8'.
■ Provide pedestrian amenities in midblock bulb -outs
Incorporate pedestrian amenities such as native plantings, street furniture and public
art in midblock bulb -outs.
■ Use textured and tinted pavement and sidewalk materials
Use distinctive materials in the streetscape (street furniture, sidewalk material, and
median treatment) and public art that highlight the area's Latino and wine country
identities.
ALTERNATIVE TWO
Major pedestrian and traffic -calming improvements. Design elements of Phase Two include:
■ Create 12'sidewalks on Lodi Avenue between Cherokee and Stockton
■ Create two travel lanes total on Lodi Avenue with left turn lanes at key
intersections
■ Widen center median with additional plantings
Use native plantings of sidewalk bulb -out landscapes and the center median.
■ Provide pedestrian amenities
Provide pedestrian amenities, i.e. seating, trashcans, lighting, drinking fountains. Use
native plantings of sidewalk bulb -out landscapes and the center median.
■ Use textured and tinted pavement and sidewalk materials
Use distinctive materials in the streetscape (street furniture, sidewalk material, and
median treatment) and public art that highlight the area's Latino and wine country
identities.
■ Install consistent streets trees
The wider sidewalk width allows a consistent row of street trees to be planted along
Lodi Avenue and thus, providing a wider connection of canopies to provide much-
needed shade for pedestrians in the summertime. Use native plantings of sidewalk
bulb -out landscapes and the center median.
OVERALL STREETSCAPE DESIGN DETAILS
MIG recommends material details in both streetscape design phases that build on creating a
stronger character and sense of place on Eastside Lodi Avenue.
■ Use native plantings that can withstand urban conditions in the sidewalk bulb -out
landscapes and in the center median.
■ Provide sufficientpublic seating, trashcans, water fountains, directional signage, and
other sidewalk amenities, where possible.
■ Use distinctive materials in the streetscape (street furniture, sidewalk material, and
median treatment) that highlights the area's Latino and wine country identities.
■ Encourage public art that highlights the area's Latino and wine country identities.
Eastside Lodi Avenue Improvement Project MIG, Inc.
Progress Report/Preliminary Design Guidelines April 2008
II. SUPPORTING PLAN ELEMENTS
In addition to the design of the roadway, the following design strategies are importantto
create a safe, beautiful and neighborhood -oriented street.
A. Pedestrian Crosswalks
Al : Improve pedestrian crossings across Lodi Avenue through creating pedestrian
refuges. Treat specified crosswalkswith distinctive material, e.g. colored and stamped
asphalt.
A2: Explore additional pedestrian safety measures, such as eliminating left-hand
turns onto Lodi Avenue.
B. Image and Identity
B 1: Create a gateway to highlight entry into Eastside Lodi Avenue at the intersection
of Cherokee and Lodi Avenue. Gateway features such as kiosks, sculpture and/or
visually -striking plantings should be considered.
132: Support new murals on blankwalls of buildings.
133: Support storefront fagade improvements.
C. Pocket Parks
Cl: Provide shaded gathering spaces for a range of ages, particularly seniors and
families with small children. These areas should accommodate multiple seating
options, drinking fountains, picnic tables and children play areas.
C2: Areas identified as priority areas for new pocket parks are at the intersection of
Lodi Avenue and Sacramento and Washington Streets.
D. Bike Infrastructure
D 1: Provide bike racks on Lodi Avenue and cross streets.
D2: Reconfigure Walnut Avenue with bicycle lanes (Class II facilities) and bicycle
routes (Class III facilities).
E. Alleys
E1: Create a "Clean Alleys" program to clean out and keep clear alleys for local
residential access to their driveways.
E2: Create opportunities for more lighting in alleyways.
E3: Ensure that new construction and reconstruction of existing homes provide
sufficient on-site parking. Encourage windows and doors onto the alleyway to
increase "eyes on the alley".
F. Safety and Code Enforcement
F 1: Enforce laws regarding illegal dumping and no -parking areas. Also increase
police patrol of the alleys.
F2: Create a partnership between citizens, City staff and the Police Department to
reduce crime and unlawful activities to address safety concerns.
Eastside Lodi Avenue Improvement Project MIG, Inc.
Progress Report/Preliminary Design Guidelines April 2008
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• Maintain existing roadway striping
• Install pavement -treated crosswalks
• Ensure handicapped ramps at all corner crosswalks
• Install improved signage
• Install bulb -outs at street corners
Remove parking at corners for bulb -outs at street corners.
• Provide pedestrian amenities at corner bulb -outs
Provide pedestrian amenities such as street furniture, publicart, trashcansand drink-
ing fountains. Use native plantings of sidewalk bulb -out landscapes.
• Install improved light fixtures
Provide brighter, consistently spaced light fixtures that accommodate pedestrians,
as well as vehicles, that complements the neighborhood context as well as city-wide
design. Consider installing decorative, color -treated street lighting.
Phase Two:
• Narrow driving lane widths less than 11' to reduce speeding
• Install a center median with public art and landscaping
• Create intermittent, mid -block bulb -outs
Install intermittent bulb -outs for small plazas, landscaping and pedestrian amenities
and outdoor dining. Widens sidewalks in occasional places up to 8.
• Provide pedestrian amenities in mid -block bulb -outs
Incorporate pedestrian amenities such as native plantings, street furniture and public
art in rnidblock bulb -outs.
o Use textured and tinted pavement and sidewalk materials
Use distinctive materials in the streetscape (street furniture, sidewalk material, and
median treatment) and public art that highlight the area's Latino and wine country
identities.
ALTERNATIVE TWO
• Create 12' sidewalks on Lodi Avenue between Cherokee and
Stockton
• Create two travel lanestotal on Lodi Avenue with left turn lanes at
key intersections
• Widen center median with additional plantings
Use native plantingsof sidewalk bulb -out landscapesand the center median.
• Provide pedestrian amenities
Provide pedestrian amenities, i.e. seating, trashcans, lighting, drinking fountains. Use
native plantings of sidewalk bulb -out landscapesand the center median.
• Use textured and tinted pavement and sidewalk materials
Use distinctive materials in the streetscape (street furniture, sidewalk material, and
median treatment) and public art that highlight the area's Latino and wine country
identities.
• Install consistent streets trees
The wider sidewalk width allows a consistent row of street trees to be planted along
Lodi Avenue and thus, providing a wider connection of canopies to provide much-
needed shade for pedestrians in the summertime. Use native plantings of sidewalk
bulb -out landscapes and the center median.
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II. SUPPORTING PLAN ELEMENTS
A Pedestrian Crosswalks
Al: Improve pedestrian crossings across Lodi
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refuges. Treat specified crosswalks with dis-
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asphalt.
A2: Explore additional pedestrian safety ? ^
measures, such as eliminating left-hand
turns onto Lodi Avenue.
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Cl: Provide shaded gathering spacesfor a
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families with small children. These areas
should accommodate multiple seating
options, drinking fountains, picnic tables
and children play areas.
C2: Areas identified as priority areas for new
pocket parks are at the intersection of Lodi
Avenue and Sacramento and Washington
Streets.
D. Bike Infrastructure
E Alleys
EI: Create a "Clean Alleys" program to clean
out and keep clear alleys for local residential
access to their driveways.
E2: Create opportunities for more lighting in
alleyways.
E3: Ensure that new construction and
reconstruction of existing homes provide
sufficient on-site parking. Encourage
windows and doors onto the alleyway to
increase "eyes on the alley".
F. Safety and Code Enforcement
F1: Enforce laws regarding illegal dumping
and no -parking areas. Also increase police
patrol of the alleys.
F2: Create a partnership between citizens, City
staff and the Police Department to reduce
crime and unlawful activities to address=-
safety concerns.
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Eastside Lodi Avenue
Improvement Project
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• Develop guidelines for:
— Pedestrian/bicycle safety and connectivity
— Vehicular circulation and parking
— Streetscape elements
— Community identity
— Transit service and amenities
■ Technical studies are necessary to determine
feasibility and implement recommendations
Building On Previous and Current Work
■ Award -Winning Eastside Mobility and
Access Plan
■ Downtown Lodi TOD Design Guidelines
Project Partners
— Lodi Improvement Committee
— Lodi Police Department
— Chamber of Commerce
— Lodi Unified School District
— MOLE
— Community Partnership for Families
— Lodi Avenue Businesses and Residents
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Design Guidelines
CITY COUNCIL
JOANNE L. MOUNCE. Mayor
LARRY D. HANSEN,
Mayor Pro Tempore
SUSAN HITCHCOCK
BOBJOHNSON
PHIL KATZAKIAN
CITY OF LODI
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
CITY HALL, 221 WEST PINE STREET
P.O. BOX 3006
LODI. CALIFORNIA 95241-1910
(209)333-6706
FAX (209) 333-6710
EMAIL pwdept@lodi.gov
http:\\www.lodi,gov
April 4, 2008
MIG
800 Hearst Avenue Steering Committee Members
Berkeley, CA 94710
SUBJECT: Lodi Avenue Improvement Project Design Guidelines Review
BLAIR KING
City Manager
RANDI JOHL
City Clerk
D. STEVEN SCHWABAUER
City Attorney
F. WALLY SANDELIN
Public Works Director
Enclosed is a copy of background information on an item on the City Council Shirtsleeve
Session agenda of Tuesday, April 8, 2008. The meetingwill be held at 7 a.m. in the
City Council Chamber, Carnegie Forum, 305 West Pine Street.
This item is being presented for information only and no Council action will be taken.
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-deliverthe letterto City Hall, 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 Clerk. If you have any questions about communicatingwith the
Council, please contact Randi Johl. City Clerk, at (209) 333-6702.
If you have any questions about the item itself, please call Paula Fernandez,
Senior Traffic Engineer, at (209) 333-6800, extension 2667.
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F. Wally Sandelin
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Enclosure
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AGENDA TITLE: Transit Oriented Development Update
MEETING DATE: April 8, 2008
PREPARED BY: Community Development Department/ Public Works Department
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive update from staff regarding the Transit Oriented
Development (TOD) Planning Grant.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In Novemberof 2006, the City of Lodi received a community based
transportation planning grant from the California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans) in the amount of $75,000 with an in-kind
match of $9,250 and a financial match of $9,500 from street and
Measure K funds for a TOD Plan. This money was awarded to the City of Lodi to perform a planning
study to encourage Transit Oriented Developmentand to develop TOD development guidelines.
The goal of this project is to facilitate the development of Transit Oriented Development within the
downtown core, specifically within proximity to the Lodi Multi -Modal Station. To assist in the preparation
of the TOD plan, Council awarded a contract to Moore, lacofano, and Goltsman (MIG) (an urban design
firm). As part of that contract, MIG included a subcontract with EPS, an economic and financial analysis
firm, to provide financial viability data for the templates developed.
Staff from the Community Development and Public Works Departments met to develop the Steering
Committee and sought to include a comprehensive representation of the downtown business, residents,
property owners, funding agencies and developers. A representative from the Lodi Improvement
Committee was included as was a member of the Planning Commission (this person later resigned from
the Commission and subsequently the position was not replaced). The Steering Committee met to
review the objectives, conduct a walking tour and brainstorm ideas and review the final design templates.
From this, six elements were developed to guide the development of the TOD guidelines. The six
elements are:
• Identify governmental and economic constraints and possible solutions
• Propose guidelines that would encourage a complimentary design to the character of Downtown
• Create and study four (4) template sites to be used as sample property types most likely to be
realized in the Downtown core
• Evaluatethe four (4) template sites through an economical viability analysis
• Incorporate public comments and recommendations
• Orient the recommended guidelines to position potential applicants competitively for Prop 10 Infill
Incentive Grants and Measure K Smart Growth funds
APPROVED:
Blair Kin ity Manager
Transit Oriented Development Update
April 8, 2008
Page 2
To date, staff has met with the consultant and Steering Committee on multiple occasions, conducted a
well advertised Community Workshop (where Council was invited to attend) and provided updates to the
Planning Commission on a regular basis. Currently staff is awaiting a draft Guidelines document which
is intended to be presented to the Planning Commission in May and the City Council in June. The
document will consist of recommendations and guidelines that the City Council and/or Planning
Commission may alter at their discretion. The guidelines are not intended to be binding, rather a tool that
can aid and guide in the development of Transit Oriented Development.
FISCAL IMPACT: The fiscal impact is limited to the $9,250 in-kind contribution the City
agreed to provide as part of the grant.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Funding for the design guideline is provided by a transportation planning
grant from the California Departmentof Transportation in the amount of
$75,000 with an in-kind contribution of $9,250 and a fiscal contribution of
$9,500 from street funds and San Joaquin County Measure K Funds.
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Public Works Director
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TOD Design Guideline Update
April 8, 2008 City Council Shirtsleeve
TOD Goals & Objectives
• Identify Governmental and Economic Constraints &Possible
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• Compliment the character of Downtown
• Create &study four (4) template sites
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Steering Committee Members
Doug Kuehne— Planning Commissioner
Jamie Watts / Staci Bennett— Downtown Lodi Business Partnership
Chuck Easterling — Downtown Business/Property Owner
Brian Schmidt — San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission
Mike Swearingen — San Joaquin Council of Governments
Tracy Williams — LOEL Center
Dale Gillespie — Developer/Chamber of Commerce
Jon Ibarra — Disabled Citizen Representative
Roger Khan — Realtor/Pakistani Representative
Phil Pennino — Former City Council Member
William Maxwell — Property Owner in Study Area
Staff
Peter Pirnejad — Community Development
Rick Caguiat — Community Development
Wally Sandelin — Public Works
Tiffani Fink — Public Works
Rebecca Areida — Public Works
Community Workshop Outreach Plan
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City of Lodi Website
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Downtown Lodi Business Association
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Hispanic community (Concilio, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce) Annet Sanchez, Council for the
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Pakistani and Islamic community
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Lodi Conference and Visitors Bureau
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Lodi Boys and Girls Club
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Project Description
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industrial character
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BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
OF THE DELTA
OFFICERS April 7, 2008
Dudley McGee
Kimball Hill Homes Mayor Mounce
Mahesh Ranchhod City of Lodi
American -USA Homes 221 W. Pine St.
Jeremy White
The Grupe Company Lodi, CA 95240
John Looper
Top Grade Construction Re: Transit Oriented Development
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mayor Mounce,
Debbie Armstrong
Old Republic Title Company On the April 8, 2008 Shirtsleeve Session of the Lodi City Council item B-2 relates
Matt Arnaiz to an update on Transit Oriented Development (TOD), more specifically a $75,000
H.D. Arnaiz Corporation
Rod Attebery planning grant to encourage TOD and development guidelines for its production.
Neumiller & Beardslee
Rey Chavez Throughout the process of creating the guidelines for this type of development we
Kelly -Moore Paint Company
Ryan Gerding ask that you include those who would be building these developments. It would
Pulte Homes serve no purpose for these guidelines to be created by City staff if they did not meet
Cathy Ghan the needs of the developers who would build the TOD.
Oak Valley Community Bank
George Gibson
FCB Homes We ask that you direct staff to incorporate recommendations from local infill
Steve Herum developers within the guidelines. If the intent of this grant is to encourage TOD then
Herum Crabtree Brown
Wayne LeBaron you must craft the guidelines in a way that infill developers would be encouraged to
LeBaron Ranches do business in Lodi.
Terry Miles
Teichert Construction
Carol Ornelas We look forward to working with the City to create such guidelines.
Visionary Home Builders, Inc.
Jim Panagopoulos Thank you,
A.G. Spanos Companies
Denise Tschirky
Matthews Homes
John Beckman
LIFETIME DIRECTORS Chief Executive Officer
Dennis Bennett
Bennett Development
Bill Filios
AKF Development, LLC
Mike Hakeem
Hakeem, Ellis & Marengo
Jeffrey Kirst
Tokay Development
Steve Moore
Calandev Development
Zandra Morris
Old Republic Title Company
Toni Raymus
Raymus Homes, Inc.
Tony Souza 509 WEST WEBER AVENUE, SUITE 410
Souza Realty & Development STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA 95203-3167
(209) 235-7831 PH
(209) 235-7837 FX