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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - April 3, 2018 SSLODI CITY COUNCIL SHIRTSLEEVE SESSION CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2018 A. Roll Call by City Clerk An Informal Informational Meeting ("Shirtsleeve" Session) of the Lodi City Council was held Tuesday, April 3, 2018, commencing at 7:02 a.m. Present: Council Member Chandler, Council Member Kuehne, and Mayor Nakanishi Absent: Council Member Johnson, and Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, City Attorney Magdich, and City Clerk Ferraiolo NOTE: Council Member Chandler left the meeting at 7:33 a.m. B. Topic(s) B-1 Receive Information Regarding Draft 2018 Regional Transportation Plan / Sustainable Communities Strategy (PW) San Joaquin Council of Governments Senior Regional Planner Kim Anderson provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the 2018 Regional Transportation Plan / Sustainable Communities Strategies. Specific topics of discussion included background information on San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG), background information on the Regional Transportation Plan / Sustainable Communities Strategies (RTP/SCS), the intent of RTP, SB 375 - coordinating land use and transportation, foundational underpinnings, summary of public input for 2018 plan, importance to Lodi residents, plan investments by mode, plan investment highlights, plan performance highlights, how Lodi is affected, 2018 RTP/SCS timeline, ways to comment on draft RTP/SCS, upcoming public hearings, and SJCOG contact information. In response to Mayor Nakanishi, Ms. Anderson stated she would compile a listing for Council of the various carbon dioxide (CO2) emission-reducing programs that are offered. Council Member Chandler left the meeting at 7:33 a.m. Due to lack of a quorum, the meeting ended at 7:33 a.m.; however, an informal discussion continued until 7:56 a.m. with the following members of the public commenting on the matter: 1. Greg Goehring commented on the amount of money allocated toward transit and the push to encourage people to rely on transit versus driving cars when the money should instead be spent on enlarging existing roads and creating new streets; 2. Myrna Wetzel agreed with Mr. Goehring that most people prefer the independence of driving one's own vehicle instead of relying on public transportation, which can often times be unreliable or a time constraint. C. Comments by Public on Non-Agenda Items None. D. Adjournment No action was taken by the City Council. The meeting was adjourned at 7:56 a.m. ATTEST: Jennifer M. Ferraiolo City Clerk 1 S J C O G San Joaquin Council of Governments Connecting San Joaquin 2018 RTP/SCS Regional Transportation Plan / Sustainable Communities Strategy April 3, 2018 Lodi City Council Shirtsleeve Meeting Kim Anderson, SJCOG Senior Regional Planner S J C O G San Joaquin Council of Governments Connecting San Joaquin 2018 RTP/SCS About SJCOG What is the RTP/SCS? What does this mean for Lodi? Questions & Answers Presentation Overview S J C O G San Joaquin Council of Governments Connecting San Joaquin 2018 RTP/SCS What is the RTP/SCS? About SJCOG What is the RTP/SCS? What does this mean for Lodi? Questions & Answers •Provides access to federal funding opportunities •Identifies anticipated revenue and sources •Acts as a blueprint for project delivery •Identifies ability to meet Federal Air Quality standards •May Be Amended as Required RTP Intent What is the RTP? In a nutshell: •A shared vision of all of the Cities and the County •A multi-modal transportation plan that considers land use •A revenue and investment plan •Transportation projects & programs •Measuring success & challenges What is the RTP? SB 375: Coordinating land use & transportation Requirements: •Develop a Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) that ties transportation investment with land use patterns •Meet greenhouse gas reduction targets •Address state housing goals for all income levels •Considers potential co-benefits such as impacts to agricultural land and public health Foundational Underpinnings •Recent employment and household forecasts •Local agency professional staff (planning & public works) •Market demand & economic studies •Existing plans, including general plans and SJCOG’s smart growth TOD plan & Bike /Ped Master Plan Summary of Public Input for 2018 Plan The poor condition of roads and the need for repair and maintenance was strongly felt across the region. San Francisco Bay Area commuters are struggling with heavy congestion and long travel times. To address congestion, some residents favor adding new lanes and roads, while others would like to see improved bus and rail transit connectivity to Bay Area transit systems. Some residents noted the lack of good paying jobs nearby and the resulting need to commute outside the county for work. Many would like to see more jobs that pay livable wages brought to the region. Some residents commented on the lack of basic services nearby, such as groceries, gas stations, etc. While others noted concerns with blight and personal safety in their communities. Residents across the region would like to see improvement in alternative transportation modes, such as public transit, biking, and walking. A number of residents want to ensure mobility for low income residents, youth, seniors, and people living with disabilities. Some residents expressed support for providing more housing options that are affordable and safe. One commented on the lack of housing available for residents making the median family income for the region. Round 1 Input –Transportation Needs Survey •Identified the top three transportation problems as: (1) lack of bike/ped options; (2) condition of roads; and (3) road safety. •Prioritize maintaining highways and local roads, including fixing potholes •Support expanding bicycle and pedestrian routes, as well as public transit services, with a preference for rail Round 2 Input – Scenario Evaluation •Ranked Scenario 2a as the first out of the four possible choices, with Scenario 3 as a secondary alternative What is important to Lodi residents? The Plan Investments by Mode The Plan – Investment Highlights The Plan - Performance Highlights S J C O G San Joaquin Council of Governments Connecting San Joaquin 2018 RTP/SCS What does this mean for Lodi? About SJCOG What is the RTP/SCS? What does this mean for Lodi? Questions & Answers What does this mean for Lodi? •Lodi’s population is projected to increase steadily in the next 20 years, adding approximately 17,000 people. •The 2018 RTP/SCS presents transportation priorities and investments that focus on maintaining and improving the existing transportation system, as well as reducing the impact of development on agricultural land. What does this mean for Lodi? Highlighted Projects •Active Transportation: Citywide Bicycle Facilities Detection Improvements, Church Street Road Diet, West Lodi Canal Path, Lodi Loop Trail, and others •Transit: BRT Route on Eight Mile Road •Regional Roadway Improvements: Ham Ln, Harney Ln, Victor Rd •Interchange Improvements: SR-99 at Turner Rd, SR 12/Kettleman Ln, Harney Ln, Eight Mile Rd, Morada Ln •Highway Improvements: I-5 HOV Hammer Lane to North of Eight Mile Rd 2018 RTP/SCS Timeline Scenario development Scenario evaluation Preferred Scenario Draft RTP/SCS & Environmental Document Adoption 2016 2017 2018 •How will the region grow? •What transportation options are needed? •What transportation investments will be made? What is the influence on: •Mobility •Safety •Environment •Resource Conservation •Housing & Employment SJCOG Board considers public input on scenarios Document the process & findings Final Report adopted by SJCOG Board Ways to Comment on the Draft RTP/SCS 1.At a public hearing or open house 2.By email at sjcog.rtp@gmail.com 3.By mail to SJCOG Attn: Kim Anderson 555 E Weber Ave Stockton, CA 95202 4. By fax at: (209) 235-0438 Public comments may be submitted no later than 5pm on Thursday, April 26, 2018: Public Hearings Public Hearing #1 April 26 @ 4pm SJCOG Board Room RE: 2019 FTIP, Draft 2018 RTP/SCS, Draft AQ Conformity Analysis, Draft EIR Public Hearing #2 April 4 @ 12pm City of Lathrop Council Chambers RE: Draft 2018 RTP/SCS and Draft EIR Follow SJCOG on social media Join the conversation #connectingSanJoaquin www.sjcog.org/rtp S J C O G San Joaquin Council of Governments Connecting San Joaquin 2018 RTP/SCS Questions & Answers About SJCOG What is the RTP/SCS? 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