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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 4, 2017LODI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2017 C-1 Call to Order / Roll Call - N/A C-2 Announcement of Closed Session - N/A C-3 Adjourn to Closed Session - N/A C-4 Return to Open Session / Disclosure of Action - N/A A. Call to Order / Roll Call The Regular City Council meeting of January 4, 2017, was called to order by Mayor Kuehne at 7:00 p.m. Present: Council Member Chandler, Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi, and Mayor Kuehne Absent: Council Member Mounce Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, City Attorney Magdich, and City Clerk Ferraiolo B. Presentations - None C. Consent Calendar (Reading; Comments by the Public; Council Action) Council Member Johnson made a motion, second by Council Member Chandler, to approve the following items hereinafter set forth, except those otherwise noted, in accordance with the report and recommendation of the City Manager. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Chandler, Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi, and Mayor Kuehne Noes: None Absent: Council Member Mounce C-1 Receive Register of Claims in the Amount of $4,795,982.37 (FIN) Claims were approved in the amount of $4,795,982.37. C-2 Approve Minutes (CLK) The minutes of December 12, 2016 (Special Meeting), December 13, 2016 (Shirtsleeve Session), and December 20, 2016 (Shirtsleeve Session) were approved as written. C-3 Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for Hutchins Street Square Holz Room Flooring Replacement (PW) Approved specifications and authorized advertisement for bids for Hutchins Street Square Holz Room flooring replacement. C-4 Accept Improvements Under Contract for 2016 Cherokee Lane Accessibility Improvement Project (PW) 1 Accepted the improvements under the contract for the 2016 Cherokee Lane Accessibility Improvement Project. C-5 Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Waive Bid Process and Execute Professional Services Agreement with Garland/DBS, Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio, for Salas Park Restroom Roof Replacement Project ($68,004), Utilizing U.S. Communities Contract No. 10330, and Approving 10-Percent Contingency (PW) Adopted Resolution No. 2017-01 authorizing the City Manager to waive the bid process and execute a Professional Services Agreement with Garland/DBS, Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio, for Salas Park Restroom Roof Replacement Project ($68,004), utilizing U.S. Communities Contract No. 10330, and approving a 10-percent contingency. C-6 Adopt Resolution Selecting State Route 99/Turner Road Interchange Improvements as Project Nomination for San Joaquin Council of Governments’ One Voice Trip (PW) This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar at the request of Council Member Johnson for discussion purposes. Council Member Johnson explained the staff report specifies that the City's One Voice project nomination is the State Route 99/Turner Road interchange improvements and that there is a possibility of obtaining funds for the project when San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) representatives travel to Washington, D.C., for the One Voice trip. Since 2000, the County and cities within the county have garnered $64.2 million, out of which Lodi received zero. The earmarked funds slowly dissipated at the Congressional level; however, Council Member Johnson stated he read that the new Congress will be bringing back the earmarked funds, yet SJCOG seems to apply any funding north of Eight Mile Road. The staff report also indicates that if funding cannot be obtained for the 99/Turner Road interchange project, it will likely be delayed five years due to the shortfall in State Transportation Improvement Project (STIP) funding and he requested information on how STIP funds are being spent in San Joaquin County. Mayor Kuehne stated that, as the SJCOG representative for Lodi, he participated in the One Voice trip for the past two years, adding this is a countywide program with the top three needs for the county typically selected for lobbying in Washington, D.C. He stated that, even though he represents Lodi, he is a representative of the County on the SJCOG board, and over the years SJCOG has been successful in obtaining funding, including the Stockton airport and the Port of Stockton improvements. City Manager Schwabauer added that the highway connection for Manteca was also successful due to the high accident rate. Mayor Kuehne added that, while in D.C., he makes an effort to also discuss projects crucial to Lodi. Mr. Schwabauer stated that Lodi's project was on the SJCOG funding list for this cycle, but because of the STIP shortage, Lodi's and four other projects were eliminated. He stated that, if Council wants a further discussion, he can invite the SJCOG Executive Director to a future meeting to answer questions. In response to Council Member Chandler, Mayor Kuehne stated he is attending the SJCOG One Voice trip to also promote the City's 99/Turner Road project. Mr. Schwabauer added that the Mayor will discuss the project with the Federal representatives, but the One Voice central purpose is a county transportation trip for highway projects to serve the County. Council Member Johnson made a motion, second by Mayor Kuehne, to adopt Resolution No. 2017-02 selecting State Route 99/Turner Road interchange improvements as project nomination for San Joaquin Council of Governments' One Voice Trip. VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Chandler, Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi, and Mayor Kuehne 2 Noes: None Absent: Council Member Mounce C-7 Authorize City Clerk to Deny Request for Leave to Present Late Claim, by Tony Mello, Pursuant to Government Code Section 911.6(a) (CA) Authorized the City Clerk to deny request for leave to present late claim, by Tony Mello, pursuant to Government Code Section 911.6(a). C-8 Set Public Hearing for February 1, 2017, to Consider Adopting Resolution Approving the Planning Commission’s Recommendation to Authorize 250 Low-Density Residential, 95 Medium-Density Residential, and 180 High-Density Residential Growth Management Allocations for the Rose Gate II Subdivision (CD) This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar at the public's request. City Manager Schwabauer provided an explanation on the improvements on the west side of town, stating that former Community Development Director Rad Bartlam created a Westside Master Plan with a greenbelt buffer between the industrial and agricultural areas. The Plan included open space, which was intended to be a barrier to the west, that was long and narrow to be used as a bicycle and pedestrian path. This particular development concept ruled Lodi's development plans through 2007, at which time Council revised the Westside Master Plan by eliminating the bike trail on the western edge to what is now the West Side and Southwest Gateway projects. The new General Plan continued to call for a bike corridor to the west but was not clear on where. He stated that it is clear from the Master Plan that it was in the area of the West Side and Southwest Gateway projects, and Council approved several of the subdivision maps, including Rose Gate I and II and Villa Fiore, which did not include the Westside Master Plan improvements because it was eliminated in 2007. Mr. Schwabauer stated he is working with the developers to negotiate options for a Class One bicycle corridor within the projects; however, the City does not have the ability to force the developers to change their plans. He will continue to work with the developers prior to the public hearing on February 1. Mayor Kuehne reported that he met with the City Manager a couple of times on this matter, as well as with Tom Doucette with the Rose Gate project, Dave Kirsten with the Planning Commission, and Pat Patrick with the Lodi District Chamber of Commerce. Kathryn Siddle, chairperson of Bike Lodi, stated that the group's purpose is to promote bike tourism in Lodi and advocate for safe use of bicycles for transportation and enjoyment. She stated that her concern is the history of the bike path, which was originally in the 2001 Westside Master Plan but was then amended and not included on the map. Bike Lodi feels that such a path would provide cycling access to west side wineries and improve the health, safety, and economy of this community. She questioned how the bike path can be re-established. Council Member Chandler pointed out there is a bicycle path through the middle of the project, to which Ms. Siddle explained there is a difference between bike lanes and bike paths or trails. She stated the original plan was for a bicycle path, which is for bicyclists and pedestrians only, while bicycle lanes are among vehicular traffic. Jeff Pell, member of Bike Lodi, stated the group is working toward making Lodi a bike-friendly community. When the Westside Master Plan was approved in 2001, the corridor was planned to extend north to Turner Road and south to Harney Lane as a 200 to 300 foot wide green belt with basins and a 12-foot wide bicycle path that would act as a buffer between the agricultural and urban conflicts. In 2007, the Plan was amended at the request of Tom Doucette and, of the seven amendments, one was the modification of the corridor that changed it to an open space corridor, eliminated the basins, and reduced the width of the open space area. Mr. Pell stated that a decent development takes more than nice homes; it also includes connections to schools, parks, and other amenities that a bike path would offer. He requested that an open space corridor with a Class One bike path be reinstated before the Rose Gate project is approved. 3 Anita Herman, member of Bike Lodi, presented a report from the State of Colorado on the economic and health benefits of bicycling and walking (filed) that demonstrates how bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure increases property values, spurs development, and encourages greater sales for retail and restaurants because bicyclists tend to spend as much, if not more, than visitors driving through a community. Dan Arbuckle reminded Council that the Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan recently reported that the number one wish from the community was greater connectivity and bicycle trails. He stated this would be a perfect opportunity to add value and connection throughout the community. Pat Patrick, Executive Director of the Lodi District Chamber of Commerce, stated that Bike Lodi is attempting to make Lodi the capital cycling city in the northern-central California region, pointing out there are 13 major cycling events occurring in the area, the Amgen tour was hosted twice in Lodi, and the Chamber's Vision 2020 livability and tourism vision action teams have determined the need for cycling paths in Lodi. This particular issue has not been discussed at the Board level; however, he stated he believes the Board would be in full support of bicycle corridors. Mr. Patrick stated he is hopeful that negotiations with the developers are positive and generate a workable compromise. Mayor Kuehne asked the City Manager to explain the Westside Master Plan amendment and how it was lost in the General Plan. Mr. Schwabauer stated he was not in charge of the General Plan update that year, but his impression is that the intention was to put off the improvement of the Westside Plan until the new phase, which is why it was not in the General Plan. He stated that he is still researching the matter and hopes to have answers within the next couple of weeks. In response to Mayor Kuehne, City Planner Craig Hoffman, stated that the 2010 General Plan identifies an area along the western boundary that is on the edge of the City limits, but not where it was in the 2007 General Plan. In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi, Mr. Schwabauer confirmed this issue will be discussed at a public hearing in front of Council on February 1. He further explained that the issue is there are three subdivision maps that have been approved; the time for discussion on this matter was in 2007 and 2010, not today; and staff is left with the option of negotiating with the developers to see if they are willing to change their plans. If it is Council's desire, further discussion should occur to ensure that properties not currently vested do not progress without these changes. Council Member Chandler made a motion, second by Council Member Johnson, to set public hearing for February 1, 2017, to consider adopting resolution approving the Planning Commission's recommendation to authorize 250 Low-Density Residential, 95 Medium-Density Residential, and 180 High-Density Residential Growth Management Allocations for the Rose Gate II Subdivision VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Chandler, Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi, and Mayor Kuehne Noes: None Absent: Council Member Mounce C-9 Set Public Hearing for February 1, 2017, to Consider Adopting Resolution Approving the Planning Commission’s Recommendation to Authorize 67 Low-Density Residential Growth Management Allocations and Approve a Vesting Subdivision Map for the Villa Fiore Ranch Subdivision, a 13.7-Acre, 67-Unit Subdivision (CD) Set public hearing for February 1, 2017, to consider adopting resolution approving the Planning Commission's Recommendation to authorize 67 Low-Density Residential Growth Management 4 Allocations and approve a vesting subdivision map for the Villa Fiore Ranch Subdivision, a 13.7-acre, 67-unit subdivision. D. Comments by the Public on Non-Agenda Items THE TIME ALLOWED PER NON-AGENDA ITEM FOR COMMENTS MADE BY THE PUBLIC IS LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES. Public comment may only be made on matters within the Lodi City Council's jurisdiction (Government Code Section 54954.3, Lodi City Council Protocol Manual Section 6.3l). The Council cannot take action or deliberate on items that are not on this agenda unless there is an emergency and the need to take action on that emergency arose after this agenda was posted (Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(2)). All other items may only be referred for review to staff or placement on a future Council agenda. None. E. Comments by the City Council Members on Non-Agenda Items Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi stated the Department of Water Resources reports that California may be at the tail end of the five-year drought and the Board will meet on February 7 to further discuss restrictions. He stated he believed the Board will likely decide to further restrict water in walkways and that those who have an adequate water supply may be subject to fewer restrictions. Council Member Johnson commented on the previous discussion regarding bicycle paths, stating that back when the modifications were made to the Westside Master Plan, Bike Lodi did not exist and cycling was not as prevalent as it is today. He stated that, at the time, Lodi negotiated in good faith with the developers to create a positive plan and now the City may be asking them to change direction, which may not be simple for the developers and could create a hardship. Mayor Kuehne stated he was the Planning Commission Chair at the time the modification to the Westside Master Plan was made, which was the same time the developments came forward for that side of town. The developer, Tom Doucette, informed the Planning Commission that the concept of basins was not feasible; therefore, he voted to amend the Plan to a smaller linear park without the retention basin. The motion failed, and the matter went before Council where the Plan was amended when the City entered an agreement with the developer to build in that area. Mayor Kuehne stated he believed the developers were aware this was part of the Plan and he questioned why it was not included in the 2012 Plan, stating he cannot find a resolution removing it from the Plan; only the resolution amending it. F. Comments by the City Manager on Non-Agenda Items None. G. Public Hearings - None H. Communications H-1 Appointments to the Recreation Commission and Lodi Senior Citizens Commission and Re-Post for Vacancies on the Lodi Senior Citizens Commission and Personnel Board of Review (CLK) Council Member Johnson made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi, to make the following appointments and direct the City Clerk to post for the following vacancies: APPOINTMENTS: Recreation Commission Larry Long, term to expire December 31, 2020 Layne Van Noy, term to expire December 31, 2020 5 Lodi Senior Citizens Commission Julie Whiteley, term to expire December 31, 2020 POSTING: Lodi Senior Citizens Commission Robert Anderson, term to expire December 31, 2020 Personnel Board of Review Ed Miller, term to expire January 1, 2020 Bill Russell, term to expire January 1, 2020 Jim Schweickardt, term to expire January 1, 2020 VOTE: The above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Chandler, Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi, and Mayor Kuehne Noes: None Absent: Council Member Mounce I. Regular Calendar - None J. Ordinances - None K. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. ATTEST: Jennifer M. Ferraiolo City Clerk 6