LODI CITY COUNCIL
SHIRTSLEEVE SESSION
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2022
A.
Call to Order / Roll Call
An Informal Informational Meeting ("Shirtsleeve" Session) of the Lodi City Council was held Tuesday, January 11, 2022, commencing at 7:05 a.m.
Mayor Chandler attended the meeting via Zoom and had to leave the meeting at 8:00 a.m.
Present: Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi, and Mayor Chandler
Absent: None
Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, City Attorney Magdich, and City Clerk Cusmir B.
Topics
B-1
Receive Presentation and Provide Direction Regarding Sphere of Influence and Municipal Servces Review Updates (CD) Community Development Director John Della Monica and Planner Paul Junker provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Sphere of Influence (SOI) and Municipal Services Review (MSR) updates. Specific topics of discussion included current SOI update process, SOI study areas, General Plan development phases, key terms, status of SOI and MSR, community meetings, West Study Area, South Study Area, East Study Area, Glick property, Highway 12 property, SOI/MSR update process, and what happens after the SOI/MSR update.
Council Member Kuehne noted that this is an opportunity to create a buffer between the cities of Stockton and Lodi.
Council Member Nakanishi stated that establishing the sphere of influence is long overdue and it is obvious to him that the Council should move forward.
Council Member Khan spoke about the importance of managing Lodi's growth and the benefit to property owners that will have access to the City's utilities such as electric service.
Mayor Chandler spoke about the work done on establishing an agricultural reserve.
Council Member Kuehne elaborated on the MSR and providing services for annexed areas.
Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi opened public comment.
Pat Patrick, President and CEO of the Lodi Chamber of Commerce, provided public comment regarding the notices for the community meetings and suggested that Industrial be moved to Phase 1. Mr. Patrick also recommended a stop light be installed at Guild Avenue and Victor Road.
Council Member Kuehne stated that he supports moving Industrial to Phase 1 and explained that the State owns the property at Guild and Victor and because CalTrans does not have a plan to install a traffic signal, the City is planning to install the signal. Council Member Kuehne also spoke about reviewing the City's development ordinances.
Sean Ray, a resident in the proposed SOI, provided public comment regarding the potential for property tax increases and sidewalk construction if his property is annexed into the City of Lodi.
John (last name inaudible), a property owner in the proposed SOI, provided public comment stating that he is interested in his property, on Highway 12, being included in the SOI.
Jay Finkelstein, a resident in the proposed SOI, provided public comment voicing his concern about well and septic maintenance and the cost of hooking up to City utilities.
Ron (last name inaudible), a resident in the proposed SOI, provided public comment voicing his concern regarding requirements for hooking up to City utilities if and when the surrounding properties are developed. He also asked about solar benefits offered by the City.
Community Development Director Della Monica spoke about noticing for community meetings and the delays that were experienced due to problems with mail delivery.
Greg Finkelstein, a resident in the proposed SOI, spoke about the different animal species that may be impacted by an annexation.
Mayor Pro Tempore Hothi closed the public comments.
City Manager Schwabauer spoke about how the City may address the issues with solar customers and net metering.
Council Member Nakanishi stated that he supports "grandfathering" solar customers into the City. Council Member Khan agreed.
Planner Junker stated that staff may bring back discussion regarding the Highway 12 property at a later date as that would increase the SOI.
C.
Comments by Public on Non-Agenda Items
THE TIME ALLOWED PER NON-AGENDA ITEM FOR COMMENTS MADE BY THE PUBLIC IS LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES.
None.
D.
Adjournment
No action was taken by the City Council. The meeting was adjourned at 8:18 a.m.
ATTEST:
Jennifer Cusmir
City Clerk