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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - July 27, 2021 SSLODI CITY COUNCIL SHIRTSLEEVE SESSION CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2021 An Informal Informational Meeting ("Shirtsleeve" Session) of the Lodi City Council was held Tuesday, July 27, 2021, commencing at 7:09 a.m. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20, all Council Members participated in the meeting via teleconference and the meeting was available for viewing by the public via livestream at https://www.facebook.com/CityofLodi/ and https://zoom.us/j/93455719476?pwd=NDdhc1E4OEZyYWV3d2pDY1U5SjVZZz09; the opportunity for public comment was available through councilcomments@lodi.gov and https://zoom.us/j/93455719476?pwd=NDdhc1E4OEZyYWV3d2pDY1U5SjVZZz09. Present: Council Member Hothi, Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler, and Mayor Nakanishi Absent: None Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, City Attorney Magdich, and Assistant City Clerk Farris City Manager Schwabauer provided an introduction, including background information on how projects are ranked. In response to Mayor Nakanishi, Mr. Schwabauer stated the top Capital Improvement projects would depend on which fund would be impacted, but current top priorities include the Grape Bowl and Zupo Field turf, playgrounds, roof replacements, and tot lots in parks. In response to Mayor Nakanishi, Mr. Schwabauer stated that funding for Downtown projects would depend on the type of project, as some projects could be covered by streets and gas tax funding. Council Member Khan stated that he supports the following projects: Cricket pitch lighting Mobile library Sidewalk installation Ready to Work Alley cleaning Conversion to one-way traffic of some Eastside streets Maintenance of empty lots and unkempt houses Downtown projects proposed by Council Member Kuehne Council Member Kuehne shared slides related to Downtown improvement (filed) and stated he supports the following: Downtown core expansion A.Roll Call by City Clerk B. Topic(s) B-1 City Council Members’ Lists of Priority Projects (CLK) 1 Cleaning and enhancement of Main Street Maintaining Transit Station despite ACE train relocation Boutique hotel / relocation of post office Rails to Trails Removal of buildings on Sacramento Street for World of Wonder Plaza Economic growth and expansion Bicycle and pedestrian projects Incentives for updating wiring In response to Council Member Kuehne, City Manager Schwabauer stated that he will check on the status of the wiring incentives and report back to Council. Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler stated that he supports the following: Downtown improvements Broadband deployment Economic development and tourism expansion, including Lake House, monument near Interstate 5, and conversion of the post office to a hotel Cannabis dispensaries, in order to recoup sales tax currently spent in other cities Homeless shelter Council Member Hothi stated that he supports the following: Economic development Downtown improvements Repaving at Lodi Lake Cannabis dispensaries, in order to recoup sales tax currently spent in other cities Outdoor dining Sidewalks In response to Council Member Hothi, City Manager Schwabauer stated that staff is waiting for the final numbers to come back in relation to the American Recovery Act and he will return to Council at that time with information related to impact on the budget. Mayor Nakanishi stated that he supports the following: Lodi parks Pavement Police presence in District No. 1 Speed enforcement on Lower Sacramento Road Updated wiring City Manager Schwabauer stated he will create a checklist of projects and bring the item back to Council. Council Member Kuehne stated that he is supportive of sidewalk improvements and suggested looking at outstanding deferral agreements. He further stated that he is also supportive of the artwork on Interstate 5 and reminded Council of the gateway artwork at the Turner Road/State Route 99 roundabout project. In response to Mayor Nakanishi, City Manager Schwabauer stated that traffic engineering 2 professionals discourage the use of speed bumps as they are ineffective and have many negative ramifications. Council Member Khan stated he is supportive of the monument, enhancement of Main Street, and taking action regarding the trafficking of drugs at Eastside hotels. In response to Council Member Khan, Public Works Director Charlie Swimley stated that the Ready to Work program started three weeks ago and has been working in Eastside alleys. In response to Council Member Khan, City Manager Schwabauer stated that the Garfield Street sidewalk replacement project will cost approximately $1 million, funded through a Safe Routes to Schools grant. In further response, Public Works Director Swimley stated the Garfield Street sidewalk project is currently under design and construction should take place next year, depending on the grant funding. He further stated the Blakely Park project is currently in design and should be ready in the fall. None. No action was taken by the City Council. The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 a.m. C. Comments by Public on Non-Agenda Items D.Adjournment ATTEST: Pamela M. Farris Assistant City Clerk 3 chapter two Downtown Lodi Transit-Oriented Development Design Guidelines22 The project area has a number of gaps in the building fabric, which is an issue for the quality of the pedestrian environment but also serves as an opportunity for infill development. Significant lots along Sacramento, Elm and Main streets are currently vacant or underutilized. Surface parking lots, such as the City-owned lot on Elm Street, could be more efficiently used to bring people and activity to the Downtown (see Figure 2.5). Property within the project area that is currently being used for light industry, such as the seasonal cherry packing ware- houses, and auto-oriented businesses, such as auto repair and car sales, are not taking full advantage of the proximity to the Multi-Modal Transit Station. A key Vacant and Underutilized Land Figure 2.5 Vacant/underutlized Land And Buildings Vacant lot on Sacramento Street Lodi Ave.School St.Church St.Locust St.Stockton St.Pine St.Main St.Sacramento St.Elm St. Oak St. Walnut St.Washington St.Lockeford St.Pleasant Av.Church St.School St.Main St.Pleasant Ave.Hale Park Multi-Modal Transit Station 0 FEET220440 NProject Area Boundary Open Space Multi-Modal Transit Station Underutilized Parcel Vacant Parcel Vacant Building Vacant and Underutilized Parcels and Buildings Downtown Lodi Transit-Oriented Development Design Guidelines November 2007 Legend Project Area Boundary Open Space Multi-Modal Transit Station Underutilized Parcel Vacant Parcel Vacant Building Building Footprint strategy for lodi T od Downtown Lodi Transit-Oriented Development Design Guidelines 37 Figure 4.2 Proposed tOD Zoning Overlay Lodi Ave.School St.Church St.Locust St.Stockton St.Pine St.Main St.Sacramento St.Elm St. Oak St. Walnut St.Washington St.Lockeford St.Pleasant Av.Church St.School St.Main St.Pleasant Ave.Hale Park Multi-Modal Transit Station 0 FEET220440 N Project Area Boundary Parks High-Intensity TOD Zoning Overlay Medium-Intensity TOD Zoning Overlay 1/8 and 1/4-Mile Radii Land Use and Zoning Recommendation Downtown Lodi Transit-Oriented Development Design Guidelines November 2007 strategy for lodi T od Downtown Lodi Transit-Oriented Development Design Guidelines 53 The development program for Site 1 is mixed-use commercial and residential development. Three designs (titled Op- tions 1A, 1B and 1C) were developed for Site 1 based on various parking solutions (structured, surface and a combination of the two). In all three options, the proposed development scenario assumes commer- cial activity is accessed by pedestrians walking around Downtown and customer parking is assumed to be supplied by existing on- street. The program of the building fronting Elm is mixed-use residential over ground- floor commercial. This building remains identical in all three site design options. The diagram below is a photo simulation of this new mixed use building as seen from Elm Street. It is one large building designed to look like three smaller build- ings to fit into the fine-grain context and traditional character of Downtown Lodi. A common element in the Site 1 design options is the prevalence of rooftop gardens and generous balconies. These features break up and articulate the massing of a building to make it more dy- namic and interesting. Rooftop gardens are also a terrific way to offer residents an intimate “backyard” in the city and easy connection to the natural elements. Development Program Photosimulation of Site 1 - After Feasibility Analysis The three site designs created for Site One not only illustrate a range of design approaches that differ in the ratio of resi- dential density to surface parking but also show different development feasibility levels for each design scenario. Option A shows a design approach that maximizes residential density and square footage (32 residential units; 30,950 square feet of total residential space) by building residences over a parking podium. However, given the higher cost of podium parking ($16,000 per park- ing space) compared to surface parking ($3,000 per parking space), Option A resulted in a negative residual land value for both for-rent (-$2,484,510) and for-sale scenarios (-$698,097). strategy for lodi T od Downtown Lodi Transit-Oriented Development Design Guidelines 63 The site is bounded by Main, Pine and Oak Streets and the railroad tracks. Currently, the site is used as a seasonal vegetable and fruit packing warehouse. The surrounding character is more in- dustrial and gritty in nature than the west side of the project area. Main Street has sidewalks on the east side, but not on the west side of the street. The lot is 60 feet by 380 feet (22,800 square feet or 0.5 acres.) Design live-work lofts that respond to existing industrial character. Incorporate green design features. Utilize green roofs and rooftop gardens to provide private open space opportunities and to help regulate cooling and heating of the residential units. Integrate units with unique design for Main Street to encourage an activated street design. Inspired by “Active Space”. • • • • • Site 4: Industrial Infill Development Design Goal: The design for Site 4 demonstrates opportunities for develop- ment on the east side of the project area. The site was chosen because it is rep- resentative of the east side’s more constrained parcel dimensions and industrial character. Design ApproachSite Description Perspective view of new live/work lofts on Main Street in Site 4 Location Map for Site 4 N School St.Church St.Locust St.Stockton St.Pine St.Main St.Elm St. Oak St. Walnut St.Washington St.Lockeford St.Pleasant Av.Church St.School St.Main St.Pleasant Ave.Sacramento St.Lodi Ave. HalePark Parking Structure Post Office City Hall MovieTheater DOWNTOWN EASTSIDE RESIDENTIAL 0 FEET220440 NProject Area Boundary Open Space Building Footprints Development Opportunity Sites 1/4-mile Radius 4 Active Space in Berkeley