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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - February 7, 2018 Public Comment(Government Code Section 54954.3, Lodi City Council Protocol Manual Section 6.3!) The Council cannot take action or deliberate on items that are not on this agenda unless there is en 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. Steve Dutra, representing Tree Lodi, spoke regarding a Cal-Fire grant for tree planting, in which 30 people were trained at a workshop to go door-to-door educating residents about the program emmiembp to plant 165 new City trees in Lodi's Heritage District. Participants accept a City tree on City property and agree to water the tree via a signed water agreement. Further, Mr. Dutra invited Council and the public to attend this year's Arbor Day event on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at Hale Park at 9 a.m. and provided details regarding the day's events and the many partnerships. George Neely, President of the Lodi Unified School District (LUSD) Board of Education, shared that his major goal this year is to improve communication with parents and the community, stating he plans to once again make LUSD an education destination where realtors promote homes near Lodi schools, where teachers want to work, and where parents want to move for the schools. He suggested the City and School District renew its 2x2 meetings and that the two elected officials from each board meet first to discuss leadership possibilities before inviting staff to join the conversation. Recent changes at LUSD include enhanced student access to computers; increases in engineering, arts, and math classes; beating the State achievement in the past year; uses for Measure U dollars; recent NorCal science event; and upcoming science bowl. Joaquin Hernandez, through the aid of an interpreter, questioned if the City is taking photographs of license plates and whether that information remains solely with the Department or is shared with other agencies. He stated a volunteer Police Department representative was taking photographs of parked cars on Elm Street, between Main and Stockton Streets, and residents are concerned. He requested the information not be shared with other agencies. E. Comments by the City Council Members on Non -Agenda Items Council Member Johnson concurred with Mr. Neely's suggestion regarding the 2x2 meetings and further requested the School District do what it can to encourage more programs to come to Lodi for training people in various trades. With regard to the purple building on Kettleman Lane that has generated many complaints, Council Member Johnson stated the City Planner has spoken to the property owner who has assured staff that the building will be repainted in the near future. Lastly, he commented on the Police Department fundraiser for a new gun range and training facility for the Police Department, stating no such project has come before Council to date, and he was concerned that it may be premature to hold a fundraiser prior to project approval. Council Member Kuehne stated he learned the California Independent System Operator has decided not to take the 230 kV transmission project off the slate, although, it did suggest some adjustments to the plan. He further reported the City was recently awarded $150,000 in Measure K funding for a bicycle and pedestrian project in Lodi and will be up for another round of funding at an upcoming meeting. Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce congratulated Jeffrey Kirst for a successful cioppino feed that raised money for Hutchins Street Square. With regard to the purple building, Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce requested staff look into its policies to ensure that buildings receive City approval, potentially through the Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee, to ensure this situation does not occur again in the future. Lastly, she stated she received complaints from neighbors near the LOEL Center asking for traffic calming measures for the crosswalk on Oak and Washington Streets. Council Member Chandler reported on the Chamber event last week, at which John Ledbetter was recognized as Outstanding Citizen of the Year, adding he was honored to introduce him and express Council's gratitude for his leadership in the wine industry and his contributions to the Hutchins Street Square Foundation Board, Lodi Community Foundation, the Homelessness Committee, and the Hospice Foundation. PROMOTE - To encourage members of the community to engage in the planting and maintenance of trees throughout Lodi ADVOCATE - To speak on behalf of Lodi's urban forest EDUCATION - To provide current and accurate information to the commu- nity concerning tree issues STEWARDSHIP - To teach the citi- zens of Lodi to be managers of our urban forest • COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT - To involve the citizens of Lodi in their urban forest Magnificent fall colors adorn Hutchins Street Square Trees in bloom beautify Church Street in the spring Tree Lodi members demonstrate tree planting at Arbor Day 2006 TREE LODI 1040 W. Kettleman Lane, #218 Lodi, CA 95240 Phone: (209) 210 — 0255 www.treelodi.org Email: info@treelodi.org Tree di 501(c)(3) Non-profit Corporation Wonderful tree Lined streets welcome visitors to Lodi Who Is Tree Lodi? "Tree Lodi is a community based non-profit organization created to promote and advocate for the planting, maintenance and preservation of Lodi's urban forest through education, stewardship and community involvement" We are teachers, homemakers, arborists, business owners, managers and retired folks ... citizens just like you. We appreciate trees, what they do for our community and the environment. We are determined to make a difference in Lodi's urban forest. Our group is involved in local beautification projects and we work in cooperation with the City of Lodi, Lodi Unified School District, community organizations, local businesses, and citizens. We are a valuable resource for those seeking information about trees and their care, and can speak at community service groups and other functions. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to make a difference! Contact us today at: info@treelodi.org Sycamore trees shade downtown Lodi along School Street Benefits of Trees • Increase property val- ues • Beautify business districts, encourage pedestrian traffic and provide longer shopping enjoyment • Provide shade and save energy costs • Provide oxygen and reduce pollution • Prevent soil erosion • Provide shelter for wildlife Provide privacy Education about trees and their care is one of our goals Right Tree .. - Right Place • Does your tree have enough room to grow and reach its mature size? • Have you selected the right tree for your yard and will it provide enough shade? • Is the area too wet or dry for the type of tree you have selected? • Will your tree interfere with overhead utility wires when it reaches full size? • Will your tree cause problems in the future with underground utilities? • Does the tree you selected tend to be surface rooted? What about sidewalks, Get involved today !!! We are looking for citizens, businesses and community groups who want to make a difference in our wonderful town. Stand up and take pride in our community! Help us work toward a goal of ensuring that future generations of Lodians will have beautiful tree lined streets in which to live, work, and play. We can all be proud that Lodi is a distinguished Tree City USA so let's keep the legacy going. Call or email us today for more information. We look forward to seeing you at a future Tree Lodi event. Community members get involved by planting trees in Salas Park Vinewood School students lend a hand planting trees in Vinewood Park Tree Lodi members take part in many tree planting ceremonies at Lodi parks and schools. Come join the fun !!! 111: .41,411Di/11!A INITIATIVE REDUCE CARBON LIMIT EMISSIONS • Date RE: NEW CITY TREES FOR LODI'S HERITAGE DISTRICT! Dear Neighbor, ro rN2.v►�) Ict Li. Tree Lodi You have a chance to receive a new city tree in front of your home! The City of Lodi has partnered with its tree maintenance contractor, West Coast Arborists, Inc., and the California Urban Forests Council, Western Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture and Tree Lodi to plant 165 trees in your city. This is part of a statewide project to plant 1,650 trees in 10 cities to replace the loss of hundreds of trees to drought, pests and diseases in recent years and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the state. The California Initiative to Reduce Carbon and Limit Emissions 2.0 (CIRCLE 2.0) is funded through CAL FIRE and California Climate Investments. Having trees in your neighborhood can... -cool city streets - clean water before going into the storm drains - save money on air conditioning costs - improve public health - increase your home's value - beautify your street - trap air pollution - reduce greenhouse gas emissions Tree Lodi and volunteers from your community will be going door to door to ask you and your neighbors if you would like to sign up to take care of a new free tree planted in the public parkway in front of your home. Volunteers and arborists will plant trees together on Arbor Day, April 7th, 2018, at Hale Park. Young trees need water to survive and grow healthy and strong. If a young tree is watered properly, it only costs a resident $1.25 per year — about 10 cents a month! In return, you'll receive the benefits of a tree for decades to come. Would you like to sign up for a new free City tree and in exchange for your commitment to water it for at least three years? Contact Tree Lodi at 209-210-0255 or sdutra1967@yahoo.com. More information can be found at www.investfromthegroundup.orglcirde2-0 Thank you for your time and upcoming support. We look forward to serving you! Warm regards, The City of Lodi and Tree Lodi ,kr, c4 4114 Lr DuENt.VIP YIrt#A]ISIVAU WCITTY f01 ARDDRl1'EI1.r1.R11 IIfiCL' AUY04MI. INITIATIVE REDUCE CAGBON LIMIT EMISSIONS Fecha IARBOLES NUEVOS PARA EL LADO ESTE DE LA CIUDAD DE LODI! (Heritage District) Estimado Vecino. iTienes la oportunidad de recibir un nuevo arbol de parte de la Ciudad de Lodi frente de tu casa! La Ciudad de Lodi se asocio con el contratista de mantenimiento de arboles, West Coast Arborists, Inc., y el California Urban Forests Council, el caprtulo oeste de la Sociedad Internacional de Arboricultura y el programa "Tree Lodi" para plantar 165 arboles en esta Ciudad Esto es parte de un proyecto estatal para plantar 1650 arboles en 10 ciudades para reemplazar la perdida de cientos de arboles por sequia, plagas y enfermedades en los ultimos anos y reducir las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero en el estado. La Iniciativa de California para reducir el carbono y limitar las emisiones 2.0 (CIRCLE 2.0) se financia a traves de CAL FIRE y California Climate Investments. Tener arboles en tu vecindario beneficiaria en: Como las calles de la ciudad se sentirian mas frescas y mas bonitas y aumentarra el valor de su casa. Limpiarra el agua antes de entrar en los desagues pluviales, embelleceria tu calle. Le ahorrarra dinero en pagos del aire acondicionado, reducirra la contaminacion del aire, mejorarra la salud publica, reducirra las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero. Voluntarios del Programa "Tree Lodi" y voluntarios de su comunidad Iran de puerta en puerta para preguntarle a usted y a sus vecinos si desean inscribirse para cuidar un nuevo arbol plantado sin cargo en el parque publico frente a su hogar. Los arboles seran plantados esta primavera en un evento voluntario del Dia del 4rbol el 7 de abril en el Hale Park. Los arboles jovenes necesitan agua para sobrevivir y crecer sanos y fuertes. Si un arbol se riega adecuadamente, solo le cuesta a un residente $ 1.25 por ano, i10 centavos por mes! A la Ciudad le podrra costar mas de 25 veces que esto regar su arbol nuevo con un camion de agua. aDesea inscribirse en el programa de "un arbol nuevo para la ciudad" gratis? aA cambio de su compromiso de regarlo al menos 2 arms? Por favor contactenos: 209-210-0255 or sdutra1967@yahoo.com. Se puede encontrar mas informacion en www.investfromthegroundup.org/circle2-0 Gracias por su tiempo y apoyo en el futuro. i Esperamos poder servirle! Un cordial saludo, La ciudad de Lodi y Tree Lodi 1NT[RNAYIOWAL SOCUTEY i» AR8nR11' UL11'N8 2 Locust Si Igo ** � .. :keford St in 2 z 5 :e e 0 Mobile Home Park E3� 0 ilk' Lodi Grape Festival co E Lockeford E Lockeford St 0 bale Park s +:a C 7i[1: Si {+ w 4 Z Burger King 0 !4tIIiaui"ssLo4 Adult School Q r ESinut !Pi •.•R• E Pine St E Oak St 11111 ,• • • Les Schwab Tir4 Center Q • E Lodi Ave n cn e1 E Lodi AVE 0 o Tracto Hilbom St u.11 41_41001k 0Mlr 4rhI • hvG! 0611H401 illii1MDRi are Acuerdo de Riego de Arboles Residencial iGracias por aceptar regar y cuidar un arbol de Ia ciudad plantado en su comunidad! p••••crnvit ru¢.n F.s. Estos arboles seren plantados a traves de la Iniciativa de California para Reducir e! Carbono y las Emisiones Limitantes 2.0 (CIRCLE 2.0), un programa administrado por la asociacion Invest From the Ground Up de! Consejo Forestal Urbano de California, West Coast Arborists (WCA), Inc., y el Western Chapter de la Sociedad Internacional de Arboricultura. El financiamiento proviene de la subvention de Bosque Urbano y Forestal Comunitario de CAL FIRE, bajo el programa Inversiones climaticas de California. Los arboles nuevos requieren riego profundo y mas frecuente para establecer sistemas de raices profundos. Los arboles maduros requieren riego profundo e infrecuente, adecuado para la especie y Ia ubicacion. Al firmar este formulario, usted acepta regar los arboles plantados (dentro del derecho de paso publico) en su direction. Ano 1 y 2: 5 galones una vez por semana Ano 3: 10 galones, una vez cada dos semanas **Si el suelo este seco o si hace calor, dele a su arbol 5 galones extra** WCA Ilevara a cabo visitas rutinas desde el momento de Ia plantation de arboles en Ia primavera de 2018 hasta marzo de 2020 para asegurar que el arbol se este regando regularmente y para realizar mantenimiento como eliminar estacas de arboles y podar estructuralmente una vez que el arbol este \stablecido. Para preguntas, Ilame al (209)547-0297. Dlaracion de privacidad: los socios del proyecto usaran su information de contacto para comunicarse sob a el cuidado de los arboles. Esta comunicacion podria ser en forma de correos, avisos, correos electronicos y / o mensajes de texto. Su information no sera compartida con otras organizaciones Nombre Impreso: Direcci�n, Ciudad, Codigo Postal: Correo Electronico: Telefono movil #: Firma: �r a Lodi Arbor Day Celebration! ►MMS+; ■ r■ • Volume heck -In Tree Lodi guord;nn of our uknn fcxmt Everyone is Welcome to join Us for a Tree Planting Event/. The Invest From the Ground Up partnership is planting 165 urban trees with the City of Lodi in the Heritage District neighborhood. 11 Date: Saturday, April 7 2018 Volunteer check in: 8:30am Event start: 9am - 1pm Location: Hale Park (209 E. Locust St, Lodi CA 95240) Please bring shovels, gloves, closed -toed shoes, and water! Email Steve Dutra at sdutra1967@yahoo.com to sign up. www.investfromthegroundup.org/circle2-0 effAilip.\ TREE ft DIEGO Come Join the Arbor Day Celebration ! LODI ARBOR DAY 2018 SATURDAY APRIL 7th ^' 9:00 am -1:00 pm HALE PARK POSTER CONTEST Ilito oa iib tLCJThR1tI� ELEM�Y%fikitiat S1(TDENTS %dirlik SUBMISSIONS DUE TVPUR TEACHER BY 4:00 �n THURSDAY MARCH 8, 2018 Cash Prizes fqr 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Winners t7J 2018 ARBOR DAY POSTER CONTEST GUIDELINES 2018 THEME — What Do Trees Do For Us? Please use this checklist to make certain your entry is eligible for judging Entries that do not meet the guidelines below will be disqualified • Entries must be received by your teacher no later than 4:00 pm on Thursday March 18, 2018. • All entries must be original artwork by a student who is currently in fifth grade at Heritage Elementary School. Only one entry per student please • Your first and last name must be written or signed legibly on the front of the poster in the lower right-hand corner • Entries may be done in marker, crayon, paint/paint pens, watercolor, ink, pencil, acrylic, or tempura paint Computer generated or printed art work is not acceptable Entries must be minimum 8.5" x 11"— no larger than 11" x 14" • Entries must be submitted on paper or poster board which allows for framing, duplication, and/or display • The poster must communicate the theme of "What Do Trees Do For Us?" • Entries are not to be mounted, laminated, framed, or folded • Entries will be judged by members of the Lodi Art Commission • Cash Awards for the 1St, 2nd and 3rd place winners will be announced and presented at the 2018 Arbor Day Celebration event at: Hale Park — Saturday April 7, 2018 at 9:00 am. See you there!