HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 30, 2020 SMLODI CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2020
The Special City Council meeting of June 30, 2020, was called to order by Mayor Kuehne
at 7:03 a.m.
Present: Council Member Chandler, Council Member Mounce, Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi,
and Mayor Kuehne
Absent: None
Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, City Attorney Magdich, and Assistant City Clerk Farris
NOTE: Council Member Mounce participated in the meeting via teleconference.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20, the Council chambers
were closed to the public. The meeting was available for viewing by the public via livestream at
https://www.lodi.gov/901/Council-Meeting-Archive and https://zoom.us/j/99218158901?
pwd=Q0NTVTN6MXdvQWJrRVNMeW1LT2JoZz09; the opportunity for public comment was
available through councilcomments@lodi.gov and https://zoom.us/j/99218158901?
pwd=Q0NTVTN6MXdvQWJrRVNMeW1LT2JoZz09.
Council Member Chandler made a motion, second by Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi, to approve
the following items hereinafter set forth, 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 Mounce, Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi,
and Mayor Kuehne
Noes: None
Absent: None
ROLL CALL VOTE
The City Council held a ROLL CALL vote (all voiced their votes).
Adopted Resolution No. 2020-139 reaffirming ratification of the City Manager's proclamation
finding the continued existence of a local emergency and rendering certain emergency orders,
including an increase related to the local emergency in the City Manager's contracting authority
for services and goods to a maximum amount of $250,000 for the duration of the local
emergency.
A.Call to Order / Roll Call
B.Consent Calendar
B-1 Adopt Resolution Reaffirming Ratification of City Manager’s Proclamation Finding the
Continued Existence of a Local Emergency and Rendering Certain Emergency Orders,
Including an Increase Related to the Local Emergency in the City Manager’s Contracting
Authority for Services and Goods to a Maximum Amount of $250,000 for the Duration of
the Local Emergency (CA)
B-2 Authorize City Manager to Execute a Letter Directed to Wal-Mart Real Estate Business
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Authorized the City Manager to execute a letter directed to Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust
and BDC Lodi III L.P. acknowledging that the condition set forth in Resolution No. 2009-58 as
Use Permit and Tentative Map, Paragraph 4.HH, is solely the obligation of BDC Lodi III L.P.
Received Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2019/20 Water, Wastewater and Electric Utility Department
financial reports.
Adopted Resolution No. 2020-140 appointing Jennifer Cusmir to the position of City Clerk
pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, and approving the related employment agreement.
Council Member Chandler stated that he feels Council Members should attend the Planning
Commission meetings if they have concerns about developments rather than having
presentations made at the Council meetings.
Community Development Director John Della Monica provided a PowerPoint presentation
regarding the proposed 150-lot Reynolds Ranch subdivision map. Specific topics of discussion
included General Plan map, Land Use map, proposed project, proposed map, map review,
roadway width options, and example roadway widths.
In response to Council Member Mounce, Mr. Della Monica stated that the map presented today is
in advance of where Council would normally see it in future presentations, as the vast amount of
the engineering work has been done. He further stated that this map does meet City standards
related to lot sizes, road widths, density, and access drives; from a raw planning perspective, this
is a good infill project; from a formal perspective, the project does comply with all of the rules set
before the developer. Mr. Della Monica clarified that regardless of whether the applicant or
developer does the actual development, the project will still go through the Site Plan and
Architectural Review Committee (SPARC) and Planning Commission process.
Mayor Kuehne stated that his previous concerns were that projects were presented to Council at
a stage when changes could not be made; Council needs to be sure that quality developments go
forth in Lodi and that street widths are appropriate; and high-density elements should be included
where appropriate. He further stated that it is important that Council have the opportunity to
comment before projects are reviewed by SPARC and the Planning Commission.
Council Member Mounce stated that she feels that higher-density developments, such as
duplexes, need to be mandated to provide other housing options and that she would like to see
developers be required to rehabilitate houses on the Eastside for every 100-150 houses built.
Trust and BDC Lodi III L.P. Acknowledging that the Condition set Forth in Resolution
No. 2009-58 as Use Permit and Tentative Map, Paragraph 4.HH, is Solely the Obligation
of BDC Lodi III L.P. (CM)
B-3 Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2019/20 Water, Wastewater and Electric Utility Department
Financial Reports (DCM)
B-4 Adopt Resolution Appointing Jennifer Cusmir to the Position of City Clerk Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957, and Approving the Related Employment Agreement
(HR)
C.Regular Calendar
C-1 Review the Proposed Reynolds Ranch Tentative Subdivision Map and Provide Comments
to Staff and Applicant (CD)
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Mayor Kuehne stated he would be comfortable requiring high-density elements for this project;
Council Member Mounce concurred.
Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi stated that he agrees with Council Member Chandler and is
comfortable with the process as it is now, but he is amenable to either process.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi, City Manager Schwabauer stated that the City can
make decisions based on the quality of a development but not on the identity of the developer.
Council Member Chandler stated he concurred with the Mr. Schwabauer's comments and the
quality of the development should govern the decision, not who will be developing the project.
Mayor Kuehne stated some developers are known for quality while others are known for a lack of
quality, so it is an essential component of the projects which get build in Lodi, rather than
favoritism.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned
at 7:23 a.m.
D.Adjournment
ATTEST:
Pamela M. Farris
Assistant City Clerk
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