HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - October 19, 2016 Public Commentwas posted (Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(2)). Ail other items may only be
referred for review to staff or placement on a future Council agenda.
Craig Hoffman invited Council and the public to attend the 11th annual Octoberfest on Saturday,
October 22, 2016, at the American Legion building, the proceeds from which will benefit American
Legion Post 22. The event will feature bands, dancers, and food with the Mayor tapping the first
ceremonial keg.
Mike Lusk stated he read in the Lodi News -Sentinel that the San Joaquin County Board of
Supervisors was scheduled to review an application for a commercial project on Lower
Sacramento and Armstrong Roads, just outside of Lodi's boundaries. With past discussions of a
greenbelt, he questioned if the City had a position on the proposed development.
City Manager Schwabauer responded that, to his knowledge, this project refers to a farm stand
and the City has no plan to oppose the project because it is consistent with agricultural/farm use.
E. Comments by the City Council Members on Non -Agenda Items
Council Member Mounce reported on her attendance at the League of California Cities Annual
Conference in Long Beach, at which she was sworn in as President of the League. She stated
the event brought in over 2,000 city officials, had many educational sessions, and was an
excellent opportunity to network with other council members and mayors. Council Member
Mounce stated she worked with the city manager's association, hosted breakout meetings,
moderated a number of sessions, and was a presenter during the general session.
Mayor Chandler congratulated Council Member Mounce on this honor, stating it was of great
benefit to Lodi to have her in this leadership role. Further, Mayor Chandler reported that he
attended the Electric Utility open house, in which hundreds of elementary school children
participated. He apologized for arriving late to the meeting and reported that he was attending the
Cal Emerging Technology Program meeting, which brings broadband to states and helps bridge
the divide in communities. The group is interested in Lodi's "dark cable," which it hopes to
distribute to a greater number of users.
Council Member Mounce agreed this was an excellent contact to make, stating that "redlining"
happens when service providers do not bring service into poor communities, which limits
opportunities for those individuals.
F. Comments by the City Manager on Non -Agenda Items
None.
G. Public Hearings
G-1 Continued Public Hearing to Consider Adopting Resolution Eliminating the Reduced
Residential Impact Fee Structure for Low- and Medium -Density Zoning Designations (PW)
Notice thereof having been published according to law, an affidavit of which publication is on file
in the office of the City Clerk, Mayor Chandler called for the public hearing to consider adopting
resolution eliminating the Reduced Residential Impact Fee Structure for low- and medium -density
zoning designations.
Public Works Director Charlie Swimley provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the
elimination of the Reduced Residential Impact Fee Structure for low- and medium -density zoning
designations. Specific topics of discussion included outline, overview, reduced versus regular
fees, fee comparison per single family unit, impacts on development, Shirtsleeve Session
feedback, and recommendation.
In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Mr. Swimley stated the public hearing was continued
to another date because the Park fees were inadvertently omitted from the publication.
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