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AGENDA TITLE: Adopt a Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 2020-99 and Approving a Phase II
Subsurface Investigation and Report at 301 East Lodi Avenue for the Homeless
Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) Project
MEETING DATE: November 4, 2020
PREPARED BY: Community Development Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a resolution rescinding resolution No. 2020-99 and approving a
Phase II Subsurface Investigation and Report at 301 East Lodi
Avenue for the Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) Project.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In December 2018, the San Joaquin Continuum of Care (SJCoC)
awarded the City $1,250,000 in HEAP grant funds for its tiny
home permanent supportive housing project. In May 2019, the City
Council accepted the award.
City staff began evaluating potential sites for the project and on August 7, 2019 Council approved Michael
Baker International to conduct a phase I environmental assessment on two potential sites, 2 and 301 East
Lodi Avenue, as part of this site evaluation.
At the May 20, 2020 City Council Meeting a phase II subsurface investigation and report was authorized at 2
East Lodi Avenue (Maple Square) as a result of the phase I environmental assessment. It soon became clear
to staff that the noise from the railroad crossing would make the project unfeasible to build at this location and
stopped the phase II work for that site. Staff would now like to pursue a phase II investigation for the alternate
site at 301 East Lodi Avenue. This site was vetted in the original phase I environmental assessment.
The formation of the tiny homes project has come from a collaborative effort across the community and has
taken shape based on the input of many stakeholders, including Lodi's Committee on Homelessness, a town
hall meeting, homeless services providers, local advocacy groups such as Take Back Lodi, local law
enforcement, developers, and residents. City staff has continued working with these and other partners to
gather feedback on potential sites. Factors for site selection were deliberated, such as vacant lots, proximity
to resources for project residents, compatibility with surrounding uses, compliance with zoning and
development codes, concentration of similar type projects, property acquisition costs, and site development
costs such as environmental assessments and clearance.
Project Description:
The City's tiny home project will create four units of permanent supportive housing for homeless individuals
and families or those at risk of homelessness. This supportive housing will help homeless individuals/families
move from emergency shelters, motel voucher and transitional housing programs into long-term, affordable
housing where they can continue their progress toward stable and independent living.
The project will receive tenant referrals from local organizations including Salvation Army, Lodi House and
Women's Center, as well as the Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin (HACSJ). HACSJ will supply
APPROVED:
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housing choice vouchers to tenants. Volunteer supportive housing services will be available for tenants, and
tenants will sign lease agreements that include appropriate maintenance of each unit.
The City has partnered with HACSJ to manage the construction of this project. Also, the City will acquire or
provide the land for the project site and HACSJ will own and manage the tiny homes project, similar to its
other housing properties.
Phase 11 Cost analysis:
The original approval for the phase II investigation would have amended the Michael Baker International
contract adding $36,620. Staff is currently working toward a professional services agreement with
AdvancedGeo, Inc. to conduct the phase II investigation at a cost not to exceed $10,850, which is within the
City Manager's approval threshold. Staff felt it was important to bring the change of site back to City Council
for ultimate approval. The City will have a considerable savings in this case using AdvancedGeo, Inc.
HEAP grant funds must be expended by June 30, 2021.
Staff recommends adopting a resolution Rescinding resolution No. 2020-99 and approving a Phase II
Subsurface Investigation and Report at 301 East Lodi Avenue for the Homeless Emergency Aid Program
(HEAP) Project.
FISCAL IMPACT: The HEAP grant will provide $1.25 million in funds to cover project costs
including a set-aside of $128,058 in related property acquisition costs. The
environmental assessment and clearance would be reimbursed from the HEAP
grant.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: San Joaquin Continuum of Care Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP)
Grant: 35584000.77020
Andrew Keys
Andrew Keys, Deputy City Manager/Internal Services Director
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John R Della onica, Jr.
CommL�nity Development Director
Attachments:
A. Resolution No. 2020-99
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Email: akeys@todi.gov
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-99
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL BAKER
INTERNATIONAL TO CONDUCT PHASE II SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION
AND REPORT AT 2 EAST LODI AVENUE FOR THE HOMELESS
EMERGENCY AID PROGRAM (HEAP) PROJECT
WHEREAS, the San Joaquin Continuum of Care (SJCoC) has awarded the City of Lodi,
California, a grant in the amount of $1,250,000 for its tiny -home permanent supportive housing
project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council accepted this award in May 2019 for creation of
approximately five units of permanent supportive housing for homeless individuals and families
or those at risk of homelessness; and
WHEREAS, the City evaluated potential locations for the project and has identified
2 East Lodi Avenue as the recommended site to move forward with the Phase II subsurface
investigation and report; and
WHEREAS, the City entered into an Agreement for Professional Services on February
27, 2017, with Michael Baker International to provide Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Administration and Housing Program Support Services; and
WHEREAS, staff has identified additional scope of work for Michael Baker International
to conduct environmental assessment and clearance for two potential tiny -homes project sites,
and has now further identified the need for a Phase II environmental investigation, in an amount
not to exceed $36,620; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends approving Amendment No. 3 to the Michael Baker
Agreement for Professional Services to provide these services on a time -and -materials basis, in
an amount not to exceed $36,620.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby
authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for Professional
Services with Michael Baker International, for a Phase II subsurface investigation and report for
the recommended site at 2 East Lodi Avenue, in an amount not to exceed $36,620.
Dated: May 20, 2020
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2020-99 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held May 20, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Chandler, Mounce, Nakanishi and
Mayor Kuehne
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
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PAMELA M. FARRIS
Assistant City Clerk
2020-99
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-253
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-99 AND APPROVING A PHASE II
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION AND REPORT AT
301 EAST LODI AVENUE FOR THE HOMELESS EMERGENCY
AID PROGRAM (HEAP) PROJECT
WHEREAS, the San Joaquin Continuum of Care has awarded the City of Lodi a grant in
the amount of $1,250,000 for its tiny -home permanent supportive housing project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council accepted this award in May 2019 for creation of
approximately five units of permanent supportive housing for homeless individuals and families
or those at risk of homelessness; and
WHEREAS, the City evaluated potential locations for the project and conducted a
phase I environmental investigation at 2 and 301 East Lodi Ave; and
WHEREAS, 2 East Lodi Avenue was identified as the primary location to conduct a
phase II environmental investigation; and
WHEREAS, on May 20, 2020, the City Council adopted resolution No. 2020-99
approving amendment No. 3 to the Michael Baker International contract to conduct a phase II
investigation at 2 East Lodi Avenue in the amount of $36,620; and
WHEREAS, before the amendment could be executed, staff made the determination that
the site was not feasible for this application and has identified 301 East Lodi Avenue as the
recommended site to move forward with the phase II subsurface investigation and report; and
WHEREAS, the City is pursuing a Professional Services Agreement with AdvancedGeo,
Inc., to conduct the phase II investigation in an amount not to exceed $10,850, which is within
the City Manager's approval threshold.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby rescind
Resolution No. 2020-99 and approves a phase II subsurface investigation and report for the
recommended site at 301 East Lodi Avenue.
Dated: November 4, 2020
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2020-253 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held November 4, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Chandler, Nakanishi, and Mayor Kuehne
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Mounce
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
JENNIFER USMIR
City Clerk
2020-253