HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 5, 2013 SSLODI CITY COUNCIL
SHIRTSLEEVE SESSION
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2013
A. Roll Call by City Clerk
An Informal Informational Meeting ("Shirtsleeve" Session) of the Lodi City Council was held
Tuesday, November 5, 2013, commencing at 7:00 a.m.
Present: Council Member Hansen, Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro Tempore Katzakian,
and Mayor Nakanishi
Absent: Council Member Mounce
Also Present: City Manager Bartlam, City Attorney Schwabauer, and City Clerk Johl-Olson
B. Topic(s)
B-1 Receive Information on the San Joaquin Council of Governments State Route 99 Lodi
Operational Improvements Feasibility Study (PW)
Public Works Director Wally Sandelin and Juann Ramos of Dokken Engineering provided a
PowerPoint presentation regarding the State Route 99 Lodi Operational Improvements Feasibility
Study. Donald Mascardo of San Joaquin Council of Governments also participated in the
presentation. Specific topics of discussion included background and purpose, corridor
characteristics, feasibility study, study findings, traffic operations, mainline and ramp collision
data, project hot spots, aerial photographs, recommended alternatives, alternative comparisons,
and funding.
In response to Council Member Hansen, Mr. Ramos confirmed that the long-term goal is to make
the highway six lanes extending to Sacramento County.
In response to Council Member Hansen, Mr. Ramos stated all participants, including San Joaquin
Council of Governments (SJCOG), is being conscious about how to improve the corridor for the
long-term versus short-term fixes and the costs associated with the same.
A brief discussion ensued between Council Member Hansen, Mayor Pro Tempore Katzakian, and
Mr. Ramos regarding the challenges associated with speed and acceleration at the Turner Road
interchange.
In response to Council Member Hansen, Mr. Ramos stated the original purpose of the study was
to identify short-term operational and safety improvements that could be completed within the
next five years.
In response to Mayor Nakanishi, Deputy Public Works Director Charlie Swimley stated the goal of
the Shirtsleeve Session today is to receive some input from the City Council on the various
alternatives presented and the costs associated with the same.
In response to Mayor Nakanishi, Mr. Swimley stated staff previously chose Alternative 4 in order
to apply for Regional Transportation Impact Fee funds, for which the City was not selected.
Mr. Swimley stated staff is looking for feedback on all alternatives that appeal to the City Council
currently, which SJCOG will also take into consideration for funding opportunities.
In response to Council Member Johnson, Mr. Swimley stated the final decision will be made by
SJCOG and CalTrans and the City of Lodi is a stakeholder whose feedback will be considered
when the final decision is made.
A brief discussion ensued amongst the City Council regarding the qualifications and ability of the
City Council to identify viable alternatives.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Katzakian, Mr. Mascardo stated SJCOG will continue to work
with City staff and CalTrans to better define the alternatives and as the study nears completion
SJCOG will attempt to gain specific funding for the various alternatives identified.
In response to City Manager Bartlam, Mr. Mascardo stated SJCOG would like to take advantage
of any cost savings from current County projects to apply to the Lodi project, which is why it is
attempting to identify viable alternatives currently.
In response to Council Member Hansen, Mr. Swimley stated round -abouts are inherently more
safe than a four-way intersection and reduce the likelihood of accidents.
In response to Council Member Hansen, Mr. Ramos stated Harney Lane improvements will likely
happen with enhanced growth in the area whereas on Turner Road the improvements are
needed currently.
A brief discussion ensued amongst Mayor Pro Tempore Katzakian, Mayor Nakanishi, and
Mr. Bartlam regarding Alternative 5.
In response to Mayor Nakanishi, Mr. Swimley stated there will be additional information provided
in the future on the alternatives as SJCOG moves forward with the project.
Myrna Wetzel spoke in regard to the number of check marks listed for each alternative on the
alternative comparison sheet and urged the City Council to consider the same when selecting an
alternative.
C. Comments by Public on Non -Agenda Items
None.
D. Adjournment
No action was taken by the City Council. The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 a.m.
ATTEST:
Randi Johl-Olson
City Clerk
AGENDA ITEM PJ * 1
CITY OF LODI
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
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AGENDA TITLE: Receive Information on the San Joaquin Council of Governments State Route 99
Lodi Operational Improvements Feasibility Study
MEETING DATE: November 5, 2013 (Shirtsleeve Session)
PREPARED BY: Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive information on the San Joaquin Council of Governments
State Route 99 Lodi Operational Improvements Feasibility Study.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In early 2013, the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG)
commissioned Dokken Engineering to perform the State Route 99
Lodi Operational Improvements Feasibility Study. The purpose of
the study is to evaluate current operations of State Route 99 between Armstrong Road and Turner Road
and identify a series of; short-term projects that could be implemented to improve safety and/or enhance
operations of the State Route 99 corridor through the City.
The purpose of this presentation is to provide an overview of the feasibility study, examine various
alternatives considered, and to obtain Council feedback on those alternatives.
FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable.
F. Wally b1andelin
Public Works Director
Prepared by Charles E. Swimley, Jr., City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director
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Shirtsleeve Session Presentation
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■ 22 on- and off -ramps within 3.5 miles
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■ Multiple weaving movements on ramps
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■ Purpose, identify short and long term improvement
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. No Project Report {PR} or Permit Engineering Evaluation Report (PEER) is assumed to he required. If a project approval document is necessary, support costs may be higher.
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■ Have begun coordination with SJCOG regarding
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■ City of Lodi has filed RTIP application for
Turner Road Alternative 4
■ Coordination with Caltrans