Agenda — Lodi City Council, February 15, 2023 (part 2 of 2)

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Currently, these intersections are two-way stop controlled in which stop signs are presented on the minor streets with less traffic volume (i.e. California Street, Crescent Street, and Locust Street), see Exhibit A for the intersection locations. At Elm Street/California Street and Locust Street/School Street intersections, the existing striped angle parking and the monuments/concrete pillars along the uncontrolled major streets limit the visibility at the stop-controlled minor streets for the oncoming conflicting traffic (Exhibit B). At Pine Street/Crescent Avenue intersection, recent traffic count data demonstrates that the approach volumes on Pine Street/Crescent Avenue near equilibrium. In order to maintain safe traffic operation, multi-way stop controls at these intersections is recommended.

Staff recommends Council adopt a resolution amending Traffic Resolution No. 97-148, by approving multi-way stop control at Crescent Avenue and Pine Street, at Elm Street and California Street, and at School Street and Locust Street.

FISCAL IMPACT: Normal maintenance only.

FUNDING AVAILABLE: Funding for the sign and legend installation is from the Street Maintenance Account (30156002), totaling approximately $2,000.

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Charles E. Swimley, Jr.

Public Works Director

Prepared by Teri Mangrich, Engineering Technician

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cc: City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director
Police Chief
Utilities Manager
Street Superintendent
Elm St.

Pine St.

Rose St.

Crescent Av.

California St.
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PROPOSED MULTI-WAY STOP CONTROL

AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Locust St.

School St.

Church St.

Sacram
ento St.

SIGHT DISTANCE PICTURES AT LOCUST STREET/SCHOOL STREET AND ELM

STREET/CALIFORNIA STREET INTERSECTIONS
Locust Street/School Street Intersection

Elm Street/California Street Intersection

Westbound Locust St looking north
Southbound California St looking west

EXHIBIT B

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-____

A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AMENDING TRAFFIC
RESOLUTION NO. 97-148 BY APPROVING MULTI-WAY STOP CONTROLS

AT CRESCENT AVENUE AND PINE STREET, AT ELM STREET AND

CALIFORNIA STREET, AND AT SCHOOL STREET AND LOCUST STREET ========================================================================

WHEREAS, staff has received several requests for multi -way stop control s at Crescent Avenue and Pine Street, at Elm Street and California Street, and at School Street and Locust Street; and

WHEREAS, at the Elm Street/California Street and Locust Street/School Street intersections, the existing striped angle parking and the monuments/concrete pillars along the uncontrolled major streets limit the visibility at the stop-controlled minor streets for the oncoming conflicting traffic; and

WHEREAS, at the Pine Street/Crescent Avenue intersection, recent traffic count data demonstrates that the approach volumes on Pine Street/Crescent Avenue near equilibrium and in order to maintain safe tra ffic operation, multi-way stop control at this intersection is essential; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends amending Traffic Resolution No. 97 -148 by approving multi-way stop controls at Crescent Avenue and Pine Street, at Elm Street and California Street, and at School Street and Locust Street.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby amend Traffic Resolution No. 97 -148 by approving multi -way stop control s at Crescent Avenue and Pine Street, at Elm Street and California Street, and at School Street and Locust Street.

Dated: February 15, 2023

======================================================================== I hereby certify that Resolution No. 202 3-____ was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held February 15, 2023 by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

OLIVIA NASHED
City Clerk

2023-____
AGENDA ITEM C-15

COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
APPR
OVED: ________________________________
Stephen Schwabauer, City Manager
AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution to Overfill the Full- Time Property and Evidence Clerk Position and appropriate funds in the amount of $35,080.

MEETING DATE: February 15, 2023
PREPARED BY: Chief of Police
RE
COMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution to Overfill the Full- Time Property and Evidence Clerk Position and Appropriate Funds in the Amount of $35,080.

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ACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City of Lodi Police Department has currently budgeted for one full-time and one part -time Property Clerk to work in the Property and Evidence Department. These clerks manage all property and evidence entering and exiting custody of the police department. They manage the chain of custody and conduct releases to the public, District Attorney’s Office, laboratories, and other local law enforcement agencies.

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n August 2022, a second clerk was hired to train alongside the current clerk. The training is extensive and requires knowledge of proper safety practices around drugs, firearms, biological hazards, booking procedures, destruction and release of property, physical storage procedures, and legal requirements of maintaining a law enforcement property room. This training was further lengthened due to changes to the department’s CAS/RMS system. The department requests approval to retain the second full-time clerk until June 30, 2023.

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n addition to this training, the temporary dual staffing has allowed the department to begin clearing out a backlog of firearms ready for disposal. The additional clerk is working with staff to conduct an internal POST audit of our policies and procedures and to review the storage of sexual assault evidence to ensure their speedy processing.

In addition, this temporary overstaffing allows the department to complete several smaller projects within the evidence room without impacting regular service. All projects are anticipated to conclude by June 2023. This added staffing comes at an additional cost of $35,080 from January 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023. Funds will be appropriated from the Support Services Part-time Salary account (10031004.71003), resulting in enough funds to cover this temporary staffing assignment.
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Adopt Resolution to Overfill the Full-Time Property and Evidence Clerk Position and Appropriate Funds in the Amount of $35,080.

February 15, 2023

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FISCAL IMPACT: Appropriate funds from the Support Services Part-time Salary in the amount of $35,080 to the Support Services Regular Employee Salary.

FUNDING AVAILABLE: Support Services Part-time Salary (10031004.71003 - $35,080)

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Andrew Keys
Deputy City Manager/Internal Services Director

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Sierra Brucia
Chief of Police

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-____

A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE OVERFILL OF FULL-TIME PROPERTY AND EVIDENCE CLERK POSITION; AND

FURTHER APPROPRIATING FUNDS
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WHEREAS, the Lodi Police Department has currently budgeted for one full-time and one part-time Property Clerk to work in the Property and Evidence Division; and

WHEREAS, in August 2022, a second clerk was hired full -time to train alongside the current clerk to assist with day-to-day functions in the Police Department; and

WHEREAS, the training was further lengthened due to the extensive required knowledge and change to the Police Department’s CAS/RMS system; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends the second full -time position to be extended until June 2023 to assist in finishing all current projects, at the cost of $35,080.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby extend the current full-time Property Clerk position until June 30, 2023, at the cost of $35,080; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funding in the amount of $35,080 be appropriated as follows:

Dated: February 15, 2023
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2023-____ was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held on February 15, 2023, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

OLIVIA NASHED
City Clerk

2023-____

AGENDA ITEM C-16

COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
APPR
OVED: ________________________________
Stephen Schwabauer, City Manager
AGENDA TITLE: Accept Monthly Protocol Account Report through January 31, 2023 M
EETING DATE: February 15, 2023
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REPARED BY: City Clerk
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COMMENDED ACTION: Accept Monthly Protocol Account Report through January 31, 2023.

B
ACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City Council, at its meeting of December 7, 2022, adopted Resolution No. 2022-300 approving the amended policy relating to the City’s “Protocol Account.” As a part of this policy, it was directed that a monthly itemized report of the “Protocol Account” be provided to the City Council.

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ttached please find the cumulative report through January 31, 2023.

FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable.

FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable.
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Olivia Nashed
City Clerk
Attachments
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PROTOCOL ACCOUNT SUMMARY
FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
Cumulative Report through January 31, 2023

Date Vendor Description Amount Balance
Starting Bal.
$6,500.00
9/13/22 Kaylee Clayton Reimbursement for
Creamer
$11.58 $6,488.42
11/16/22 Fiori’s Butcher
Shoppe
Council Dinner (Closed
Session at 5 p.m.)
$172.28 $6,316.14
11/16/22 Smart & Final Water & Supplies for
Carnegie Forum
$40.47 $6,275.67
11/23/22 Etsy Mayor Chandler’s Gift $164.44 $6,111.23
11/28/22 Creative Trophy &
Engraving
Mayor’s Plaque &
Community Service
Award Plaques
$119.28 $5,991.95
12/5/22 Crystal Plus Council Member
Kuehne’s Gift
$177.66 $5,814.29
12/5/22 Smart & Final Supplies for
Reorganization
$15.14 $5,799.15
12/7/22 Costco Paper Goods for
Reorganization
$63.29 $5,735.86
12/7/22 Safeway Flowers for Jan
Chandler
$33.55 $5,702.31
12/15/22 Frosted Flour Deposit for Desserts for
Reorganization
$25.00 $5,677.31
12/21/22 Giuffra’s Party
Rentals
Linens, Wine Glasses &
Coffee Mugs for
Reorganization
$123.95 $5,553.36
12/21/22 Safeway Flowers for Council
Member Kuehne's
Family
$62.72 $5,490.64
12/21/22 Frosted Flour Desserts for
Reorganization
$48.10 $5,442.54
12/27/22 Cook’s Printing Magnetic Plates for
Carnegie Forum (3)
$79.20 $5,363.34

Total
Expenditures:
($1,136.66)

Ending Bal.
$5,363.34
Prepared by: PMF
AGENDA ITEM C-17

COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
APPROVED: ________________________________
Stephen Schwabauer, City Manager
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PREPARED BY: Public Works Director
RE
COMMENDED ACTION: Authorize Staff to continue monitoring Intersection of Stockton Street and Poplar Street until conditions warrant consideration for 3- way stop controls.

B
ACKGROUND INFORMATION: In June, 2021, a councilmember requested a stop sign and crosswalk at the intersection of Stockton Street and Poplar Street. This intersection is a 3-way configuration where the major street is Stockton Street and the minor street is Poplar Street (Exhibit A).

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he intention of the 3-way stop request was to increase vehicle and pedestrian safety at this intersection when services take place at the adjacent mosque and / or during times when Blakely Park is heavily utilized.

It is during these intermittent periods when parking on the west side of Stockton Street is necessary, and pedestrians choose to cross Stockton Street.

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he City follows the State-mandated requirements such as California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) for traffic control devices installation and maintenance. The State multi-way stop guidance mainly focuses on average hourly vehicle volume based on an 8-hour period, the number of correctable collisions at an intersection (such as right-angle collision within a 12-month period), and other considering factors based on engineering judgement such as sight distance concerns and near equal traffic volume on intersecting roads when the main criteria are not met.

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s a standard practice, these criteria are evaluated in preparation of the Intersection Study List (ISL) where over 1,000 intersections are categorized and evaluated on an annual basis. The intersection categories include uncontrolled, yield controlled, 2-way or minor stop controlled, multi-way stop controlled and signalized controlled. Every year, staff assesses and ranks the intersections based on collision rate.

Collision rate is calculated based on traffic volume and collision data within 3-year period per the industry standards. The intersections ranked high or with a substantial increase in collisions or traffic volume will be further evaluated such as multi-way stop/signal warrant and sight distance concerns.

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ince February 16, 2022, staff gathered collision and traffic count data to complete the multi-way stop evaluation at Stockton Street and Poplar Street in response to this specific request. Between Year 2017 and 2021, there were a total of 7 collisions in the vicinity with 4 occurring at the intersection. All of these collisions were not correctable by installing stop signs such as they were caused by either driving under the influence (DUI) and/or unsafe lane change. Based on the State multi-way stop guidelines, this intersection Authorize Staff to Further Evaluate 3-Way Stop Controls at Intersection of Stockton Street and Poplar Street February 15, 2023

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did not meet the main criteria which are the traffic volume and collision data. In 2022, field visit verified that there was no sight distance issue in 2022. In addition, the 2022 traffic volume indicated that the Poplar Street volume was very low compared to Stockton Street, which is similar to the volume ratio at Lockeford Street and School Street. The traffic on the minor street (Poplar Street) has to wait for gaps on the major street (Stockton Street) when entering into the intersection. The 2022 ISL has 299 intersections in the 2-way or minor street stop controlled category and Stockton St/Poplar St intersection ranks 178, nowhere close to meeting the criteria of the CA MUTCD. On January 23, 2023, staff evaluated the 2022 collision data and found 2 uncorrectable collisions (DUI and failure to yield when entering into the roadway) occurred at this intersection. Also, overgrown vegetation was found at the southeast corner of the intersection during the January 23, 2023 field visit. Staff issued a letter to the home owner about trimming the overgrown vegetation to improve the sight visibility at the Poplar Street/Stockton Street intersection and will follow-up to insure the overgrown vegetation is trimmed.

In order for public agencies to minimize liability associated with traffic incidents, certain and specific criteria must be followed prior to installing any traffic control devise. In this case, the traffic data collected does not demonstrate that a 3-way stop control nor crosswalk meet MUTCD criteria.

As noted above, Staff has recently spent a substantial amount of time conducting traffic studies and analyzing traffic data associated with this intersection. Since conditions have not changed since March 1, 2022, it is unlikely that further study will yield a different result. For this reason, Staff recommends the continued monitoring of this intersection but does not recommend additional study and analysis at this time unless conditions change.

FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable

FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable

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Charles E. Swimley, Jr.

Public Works Director

STOCKTON STREET AND POPLAR STREET

INTERSECTION

EXHIBIT A
John Blakely Park
Stockton St.

Poplar St.

Liebig St.
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AGENDA ITEM C-18

COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
APPROVED: ________________________________
Stephen Schwabauer, City Manager
\\cvcfilv02\pubwks$\WP\Solid Waste\SB1383\CCSetPH.docx 2/1/2023 AGENDA TITLE: Set Public Hearing for March 15, 2023 to Consider Adopting Resolution Setting Future Solid Waste Rates Pursuant to Proposition 218 for Residential Customers MEETING DATE: February 15, 2023
PREPARED BY: Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Set public hearing for March 15, 2023 to consider adopting resolution setting future solid waste rates pursuant to Proposition 218 for residential customers.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: CalRecycle has adopted regulations consistent with the mandates associated with Senate Bill 1383. The mandates are designed to achieve the organic waste reduction goals established in Section 39730.6 of the Health and Safety Code through a 50 percent reduction in the level of statewide disposal of organic waste from the 2014 level by 2020; and a 75 percent reduction in the level of statewide disposal of organic waste from the 2014 level by 2025. This is an unfunded State mandate.

The City is required to comply with these regulations to assist the State in achieving the organic waste reduction levels outlined above. The main requirements resulting from the regulations include the adoption of an enforcement ordinance, implementation of mandatory residential and commercial food waste collection, and education and outreach. Jurisdictions are required to implement SB 1383 by January 1, 2022. At the February 16, 2022 meeting, Council adopted the Notice of Intent to Comply (NOIC). By filing the NOIC, CalRecycle is authorized to waive civil penalties until January 1, 2023 if a jurisdiction intends to comply with the SB1383 requirements. On March 2, 2022, Council introduced an ordinance amending the Lodi Municipal Code Title 13 “Public Health Services,” which allows the City to enforce SB1383 requirements on business and residents beginning January 1, 2024.

Staff is currently working with Waste Management to provide substantial outreach to our customers regarding organics recycling requirements with residential organics recycling service to commence by April 1, 2023.

Staff is also working with Waste Management on a proposed contract extension that will incorporate the new SB 1383 requirements. Proposed rate schedules and information were supplied to the City Council at the January 17, 2023 Shirtsleeve meeting prior to mailing Proposition 218 protest hearing notices (English and Spanish translations) and preliminary to a public hearing to consider adopting the proposed rate schedules for the period from April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2028. The rate schedules set maximum limits on the solid waste rates for the next five years, and each year the City Council will be requested to approve the actual rates to be implemented. At the public hearing on March 15, 2023, the City Council will be asked to receive public comment; adopt resolutions setting future adjustments to solid waste rates with limits for the period April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2028.

FISCAL IMPACT: Rate adjustments are needed in order fund the State mandates of Senate Bill 1383 FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable
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C harles E. Swimley, Jr.

Public Works Director
AGENDA ITEM G-01

COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
APPROVED: ________________________________
Stephen Schwabauer, City Manager
AGENDA TITLE:

MEETING DATE:

PREPARED BY:

Public Hearing to Receive Annual Report of Available Growth Allocations and Consider Adopting a Resolution Revising the Growth Management Program Procedures to Allow Issuing Growth Allocations for Projects on Land Not Yet Annexed February 15, 2023
Community Development Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Public Hearing to receive an annual report of available Growth Allocations and consider adopting a resolution revising the Growth Management procedures to allow the issuance of Growth Allocations to projects on lands not yet annexed.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: To clarify the process for future annexation of new land for residential development outside the existing city limits, Staff is proposing revisions to the existing Growth Management Program to define the advance procedures to allow projects on lands not yet annexed to apply for and receive growth allocations.

In 2022, the City Council updated and revised the Growth Management Program with the adoption of Resolution No. 2022-21. The proposed Resolution would add the following to the procedures established in Resolution No. 2022-21:
• Allow for the City Council to issue Growth Allocations early in the process for projects on lands that are not yet annexed into the City, subject to their successful annexation.

The annual process involves deducting allocations granted in the past 12 months from the number of allocations available for prior calendar year, deducting unused allocations which are more than three years old, and adding new allocations based on the maximum 2 percent annual growth rate established in the Growth Management Plan.

Staff will provide a brief report on the updated available allocations, including an accounting of allocated, expired and added allocations and the total available for the 2023 calendar year.

FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable.

FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable.
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John R. Della Monica, Jr.

Community Development Director
1 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-__

A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-60; AND ADOPTING AMENDED PROVISIONS TO

IMPLEMENT THE CITY OF LODI GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN
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WHEREAS, the Lodi City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1521 on September 20, 1991, thereby establishing the City’s Growth Management Plan; and

WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 1521 establishes that the City Council will adopt guidance for the implementation of the Gr owth Management Plan, including procedures and requirements for the approval of Growth Allocations; and

WHEREAS, the City Council then adopted Resolutions No. 91- 170 and No. 91- 171, establishing submittal requirements and procedures for the review of appl ications for Growth Allocations; and

WHEREAS, the City Council on January 20, 2021, made changes to the Growth Allocation process, rescinding Resolutions No. 91-170 and No. 91-171 and adopting Resolution No. 2021-21 in their place; and

WHEREAS, the City Council on March 2, 2022, made further changes to the Growth Allocation process, rescinding Resolution No. 2021- 21 and adopting Resolution 2022- 60 in its place; and

WHEREAS, the City staff has prepared additional clarifications to the Growth Allocation process to expressly state how Growth Allocations for annexations can be approved and how to track the allocations and still provide the Council with the ability to comment on proposed developments at an early stage; and

WHEREAS, the City Council has now reviewed Resolution No. 2023 -___ and has determined it would be beneficial to amend procedures and requirements to achieve these improvements; and

WHEREAS, the goals and intent of Ordinance No. 1521 would remain in effect as adopted, without any amendment s to the Ordinance or to the rate at which development within the City of Lodi may occur; and

WHEREAS, the City’s Growth Management Plan was established through Ordinance No. 1521 and no changes to Ordinance No. 1521 are proposed in this action. The proposed amendments would be limited to the procedures for the review of Growth Allocation requests, which would not alter the rate, location, form or intensity of development in the City. As such, it can be seen with certainty that the proposed amendments woul d not cause a significant effect on the environment and adoption of the proposed amendments is exempt from review under CEQA subject to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Lodi City Council as follows:

A. The Recitals as stated above are true and incorporated herein by this reference.

B. Earlier Resolution Rescinded
The City Council hereby repeals and replaces Resolution No. 2022-60 in its entirety. 2 C. Growth Allocations Required

1. Consistent with the provisions of Ordi nance No. 1521, the following actions require approval of Growth Allocations prior to residential projects or the residential component(s) of a mixed-use project receiving approval:
a. Approval of an Annexation, General Plan Amendment, Rezone, Specific Plan, Planned Unit Development, Master Plan, tentative subdivision map, or similar land use entitlement.
b. Approval of a multifamily residential project on a parcel that has not received a Growth Allocation.
c. Issuance of building permits.

2. The following are exempt from requirements for Growth Allocations:
a. Commercial and industrial projects.
b. Senior citizen housing.
c. Construction of a new or replacement of a single-family home. d. Reconstruction of any residential unit that was originally constructed with a Growth Allocation.
e. Residential project of four (4) units or less, including attached and detached units.
f. Accessory Dwelling Units.
g. Emergency Housing.

D. Development Plan.

Applications for Growth Allocations shall include a Development Plan that includes the following, as appropriate for the project, at sufficient detail to provide the City Council with the developer’s intent in terms of the type and quality of development:

1. A map showing the following:
a. Proposed street system and/or lotting design proposed within the development. b. Areas proposed to be dedicated or reserved for parks, open- space conservation, playgrounds, school sites, public buildings, churches, and other such uses. c. Compliance with this requirement shall not be construed to relieve the applicant from compliance with City and State Subdivision regulations or any other applicable local or State laws.

2. A map showing the location of all trees over nine (9) inches in diameter with an indication of whether they will be removed or retained as part of the project.

3. A land- use plan for the proposed development indicating the proposed land uses, as well as a description of and development standards for each land use designation (including, if desired, reference(s) to the Lodi Zoning Code for development standards, permitted land uses, etc.).

4. A map showing existing uses (including agriculture) inside and within 500 feet of the proposed development.

5. Typical plot plan(s) for residential dwellings for each typical proposed residential lot type.

The plot plan(s) shall identify development standards, including setbacks from lot lines 3 for front, side and rear yards.

6. A circulation diagram and standards defining the proposed system of public and private streets within the development, and all other features (on- and off -street bikeway s, pedestrian sidewalks , and trails, etc.) related to the movement of vehicles, goods, pedestrians, and bicyclists within the development and to and from adjacent public thoroughfares. The circulation diagram shall also document proposed off-street parking.

7. Elevations and perspective drawings of the front elevations of all proposed structures, including single-family residences and their accessory buildings. Elevations of all sides of proposed non- residential and/or neighborhood serving structures shall be provided.

Such drawings need not be the result of final architectural decisions, but shall be reviewed for consistency in the formal design review process. The purpose of such drawings is to indicate height of proposed buildings, the proposed character and level of finish, and the general appearance of the proposed structures to ensure that the entire development will meet the City’s expectations for quality design and construction, will have architectural unity, and will be in harmony with the surrounding developments.

8. Engineering data as described in the City of Lodi Public Improvement Design Standards.

E. Development Schedule.

1. An application shall be accompanied by a development schedule indicating to the best of the applicant’s knowledge the approximate date when construction of the project can be expected to begin, the anticipated rate of development and the completion date.

2. If a Tentative Subdivision Map is not filed one year after Growth Allocations are approved, the City Council may rescind the approved Growth Allocations following a public hearing at which the applicant shall be provided with notice and an opportunity to be heard. This would allow the applicant to explain why the project has been delayed and request an extension of the deadline to file a tentative map.

3. If the City Council determines that a proposed residential development will require multiple years to complete, allocations may be approved for a stated number and type of residential unit for each year of the development schedule.

4. For pr ojects seeking a multi -year allocation, the City may require initial submittal of individual tentative maps for each year's phasing of multi-year allocations F. Processing of Application for Growth Allocations.

1. Application for growth allocations must be accom panied by a Development Plan and an initial submittal of any application(s) which will be required for the proposed development of housing, including: Annexation, General Plan Amendments, Change of Zone, or Tentative Subdivision Map. An application for any required approval shall not be submitted prior to approval of a Growth Allocation.

2. For annexation applications that require the issuance of Growth Allocations, the applicant shall submit all materials described above for review prior to consideration of prezoning of the subject parcel. When the City Council considers such Growth Allocation for a future annexation, any approval shall be conditioned upon completion of the annexation of the project to City within such period of time as shall be specified by the City, and such Growth Allocation approval shall not be effective until annexation of such property to the C ity has been completed. If annexation is not completed within the time specified or any approved extension thereof, then the approval of such Growth 4 Allocations by the City Council shall be null and void. The total balance of available Growth Allocations will not be affected by the Growth Allocation approval until such time as the subject property is annexed to the city.

3. The City Council shall conduct a public hearing to consider the application for Growth Allocation and shall either approve or deny the request for Growth Allocation. The Council may also provide initial feedback on the Development Plan.

4. A Growth Allocation of units equal to or greater than the number of units proposed in the Final Map must be approved and in place prior to recording of a Final Map.

5. Should the City Council approve a Growth Allocation for fewer units than the number of units requested by the applicant, the applicant shall amend any subsequent applications to conform with the number of units approved by the City Council.

6. All s ubsequent required approvals, including General Plan amendments, changes of zone, Planned Developments, tentative subdivision maps, and development review, shall be reviewed and approved as provided in the Lodi Zoning Code after the approval of Growth Allocations.

G. Carry Over of Growth Allocations.

1. Annual Accrual of New Growth Allocations. On January 1 of each year new Growth Allocations will be creat ed in an amount that will accommodate a 2% increase over the City’s previous year population. The number of new Growth Allocations shall be the number of dwellings required to accommodate the increased population based on the average number of persons per household as determined by the State Department of Finance.

2. Unused Growth Allocations. Growth Allocation available in any given year that are not assigned to a development project shall be deemed to be Unused Growth Allocations and shall be available to assign in subsequent years.

3. Allocations Associated with an Annexation. For purposes of calculating Unused Growth Allocations, any Allocations assigned to a property seeking annexation shall be deemed as Unused until such time as the associated annexation is complete and the subject property joins the City, then the Growth Allocation issuance becomes effective.

4. Carry Over Allocations. An Unused Allocation becomes a Carry Over Allocation on January 1 of the year following its original creation.

5. Available Grow th Allocations. Available Growth Allocations shall be calculated on January 1 of each year as the sum of newly -created Growth Allocations plus any Carry Over Growth Allocations from previous years.

6. Oldest Allocations Assigned First. In each year, the first allocations assigned to development projects shall be the oldest Carry Over Growth Allocations. Once all Carry Over Growth Allocations have been assigned, the Growth Allocations created in the current year shall be assigned.

7. Automatic Retirement of Carry Over Growth Allocations. Growth Allocations may only be carried over for two subsequent years. If a Carry Over Growth Allocation has not been assigned to a development project within three years of its original creation, then such Growth Allocation shall be automatically retired.
5 8. Annual Accounting of Growth Allocations. By January 15 of each year, the Community Development Department shall document newly -created Growth Allocations for the current year and Carry Over Growth Allocations from previous years. A ny Carry Over Growth Allocations that are determined to be more than three years old are automatically retired.

H. Points System/Evaluation Criteria.

Consistent with the provisions of Ordinance No. 1521, the following point system/evaluation criteria shall be applied to the review of projects when requested Growth Allocations exceed the number of available Growth Allocations.

1. Agricultural Land Conflicts Score
a. Project does not require conversion of vacant agricultural land 10
b. Project is adjacent to agricultural land on one side 7 c. Project is adjacent to agricultural land on two sides 5 d. Project is adjacent to agricultural land on three sides 3 e. Project is surrounded by agricultural land 0

2. On-Site Agricultural Land Buffer
a. Project needs no agricultural land mitigation 10
b. Adequate on-site buffer has been provided as a part of site layout for all adjacent agricultural land 7
c. On-site buffer provided as a part of site layout for only part of the project 5
d. No buffer between project and adjacent agricultural land 0

3. General Location
A map showing such priority shall be adopted or updated from time to time by the Council, and shall be available for inspection in the office of the City Clerk.
a. Project located within Priority Area 1 200
b. Project located within Priority Area 2 100
c. Project located within Priority Area 3 0

4. Relationship to Public Services
a. General Location
i. Project abuts existing or approved development that
has not yet been built on four sides 10
6 ii. Project abuts existing or approved development that has not yet been built on three sides 7
iii. Project abuts existing or approved development that has not yet been built on two sides 5
iv. Project abuts existing or approved development that has not yet been built on one side 3
v. Project is surrounded by undeveloped land 0
b. Wastewater
i. Project is located adjacent to existing Master Plan
sanitary sewers or mains designed to serve the
project 10
ii. Project will extend a Master Plan line within its
boundaries 8
iii. Project will extend a Master Plan line outside of its boundaries but within existing right-of way (0 if right- of-way is necessary) 4
iv. Project requires construction of a new lift station for which funds are available in the Sewer Impact Fee
Fund 0
v. Project requires construction of a new lift station for which funds are not available in the Sewer Impact Fee
Fund *
* Project cannot proceed without provision of funding
for construction of the lift station.
c. Water
i. Project is located adjacent to existing Master Plan
water mains or mains designed to serve the project 10
ii. Project will extend Master Plan lines within its
boundaries 8
iii. Project will extend Master Plan lines outside its
boundaries but within existing right-of-way (0 if outside right-of-way) 4
iv. Project requires construction of a new water well for which funds are available in the Water Impact Fee
Fund 0
v. Project requires construction of new water well for
which funds are not available in the Water Impact Fee
Fund *
7 vi. Project improves the existing system (i.e., eliminates dead-ends, loops master plan lines, provides a well
site) +1 to 3
* Project cannot proceed without provision of
funding for construction of the required well.
d. Drainage
i. Project is served by an existing drainage basin and
Master Plan line or mains designed to serve the
project 10
ii. Project will extend a Master Plan line or expand an existing basin within its boundaries 8
iii. Project will extend a Master Plan line or expand an existing basin outside of its boundaries but within
existing rights-of-way (0 points if right-of-way is
necessary) 4
iv. Project requires construction of a new basin for which funds are available in the Master Drainage Impact Fee
Fund 0
v. Project requires construction of a new basin for which funds are not available in the Master Drainage Impact
Fee Fund *
* Project cannot proceed without provision of
funding for construction of the required basin.

5. Promotion of Open Space
Points shall be awarded on the basis of the percentage of coverage of the total loss of project area by roof area and paved areas on-site (exclusive of streets and single-family homes).
20% or less 10
30% or less 8
40% or less 6
50% 4
60% 2
70% or greater 0
Project owner shall submit an analysis of the percentage of the coverage of surface area.

6. Traffic
a. Project widens or improves an existing facility 10
b. Project will extend Master Plan streets within its boundaries 8 8 c. Project will extend Master Plan streets outside its boundaries but within existing right-of-way (0 if outside right-of-way) 4 d. Project requires roadway improvements for which funds are available in the Street Impact Fee Program 0
e. Project requires roadway improvements for which funds are not available in the Street Impact Fee Program *
f. Project improves circulation by providing additional access to adjacent development (including non-vehicular access) +1 to 5 * Project cannot proceed without provision of funding for construction of the required road improvement.

7. Housing
Low- and Moderate-Income Housing. A point credit will be awarded with the following schedule:
25% or more of units low and moderate 10
20%-24% 8
15%-19% 6
10%-14% 4
5%-9% 2
Less than 5% low and moderate or low and moderate
housing proposed 0

8. Site Plan and Project Design--Bonus Points for Multi-Family Projects These criteria shall only apply to multi-family projects. a. Landscaping. (Planning Commission shall evaluate and provide between 10 and 0 points) 0-10
b. A rchitectural Design. (SPARC Committee shall evaluate and provide between 10 and 0 points) 0-10

9. S chools
a. Project is within 1/4 mile of an existing (or proposed) elementary school 10
b. Project is within 1/2 mile of an existing (or proposed) elementary school 5
c. Project is more than 1/2 mile from an existing or proposed elementary school 0
d. Project is within 1/2 mile of an existing (or proposed) middle school. 10
e. Project is within 1 mile of an existing or proposed middle school 5
9 f. Project is more than 1 mile from an existing or proposed middle school 0
g. Project is within 1 mile of an existing or proposed high school 10 h. Project is within 2 miles of an existing or proposed high school 5

10. Fire Protection. (Proximity to fire protection services) a. Within 3-minute emergency vehicle driving time from the nearest fire station 10
b. Within 4-minute emergency vehicle driving time from the nearest fire station 5
c. Beyond 4-minute emergency vehicle driving time from the nearest fire station 0

Dated: February 15, 2023
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2023-____ was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held February 15, 2023 by the following votes:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

OLIVIA NASHED
City Clerk

2023-_____

AGENDA ITEM G-02

COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
APPR
OVED: ________________________________
Stephen Schwabauer, City Manager
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EETING DATE: February 15, 2023
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REPARED BY: Public Works Director
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COMMENDED ACTION: Conduct Public Hearing to consider adopting Resolution setting pre- approved Engineering News Record adjustment index for usage-based and flat water rates for residential, commercial, and industrial customers.

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ACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City Council has made numerous water rate decisions over the past several years. On March 20, 2019, City Council approved a five-year rate plan in accordance with the Proposition 218 rate setting process. The proposed rate adjustments are needed to generate sufficient revenue to meet projected operation and maintenance costs and debt service obligations, as well as necessary capital maintenance improvements. The rate plan also included a rate “sunset” that rolled back rates on January 1, 2021 to January 1, 2016 levels.

Prior to this rate rollback, there had not been an increase to rates since fiscal year 2018/19. At its meeting on February 16, 2022, City Council approved a 2 percent increase which was below the allowed maximum increase of 3 percent. The recommended 2 percent increase was appropriate even though the Engineering News Record (ENR) increase for the period between 2021 and 2022 was 8%, because the trajectory of the water utility fund balance at this time had exceeded the 50% reserve target.

The approved five-year rate plan allows for a maximum increase of 3 percent. Staff has analyzed the water financial plan and based on persistent inflationary pressure and projected capital improvements, recommends a 3 percent increase. A 3 percent increase will continue to support a healthy reserve balance that is between the recommended level of 50% and the minimum level of 25% through FY 2027/28.

A
summary of current and proposed rates for flat-rate and usage-based rate customers is provided in Exhibit A, which reflects a 3 percent increase. For a resident still on the flat rate, the monthly charge for a three- bedroom home will increase from $46.81 to $48.21, or $1.40 per month. A metered resident using an average of 1,500 cubic feet of water per month will see an increase from $37.65 to $38.80, or $1.15 per month. The water utility, due to the foregoing of the January 1, 2020 pre-approved rate increase and implementation of the January 1, 2021 rate rollback, projects fund balances to dip below the 50 percent reserve target starting in Fiscal Years 2024/25 and below the 25 percent reserve target in Fiscal Year 2027/2028.

T
he current Proposition 218 water and wastewater rate plan expires on December 31, 2023. Staff is currently working with a consultant to prepare an updated rate study to establish a rate plan for the next 5 years. The rate study and proposed rate plan will be brought before Council this summer for feedback and consideration.

Conduct Public Hearing to Consider Adopting Resolution Setting Pre-Approved Engineering News Record Adjustment Index for Usage-Based and Flat Water Rates for Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Customers February 15, 2023

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Staff recommends adopting resolution setting pre-approved Engineering News Record adjustment index for usage-based and flat water rates for residential, commercial, and industrial customers.

FISCAL IMPACT: Increased revenues are required to properly fund capital maintenance, and to keep up with cost of service increases.

FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable

________________________________________
Charles E. Swimley, Jr.

Public Works Director
Current
(Feb. 2022)
Proposed Rates
(Feb. 2022)
Rate Increase --> 3.0%

FLAT RATES
Single Family Residential
1 Bedroom 32.52 $ 33.50$
2 Bedroom 39.06 $ 40.23$
3 Bedroom 46.81 $ 48.21$
4 Bedroom 56.24 $ 57.93$
5 Bedroom 67.45 $ 69.47$
6 Bedroom 80.96 $ 83.39$
7 Bedroom 97.07 $ 99.98$
Multi-Family (1)
1 Bedroom 27.92 $ 28.76$
2 Bedroom 33.49 $ 34.49$
3 Bedroom 40.19 $ 41.40$
Mobile Homes .

Any Size 27.92 $ 28.76$
Non-Residential
Existing unmetered Varies 3.000%
Notes:
(1) Multi-family includes duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, apartments, and condominiums.

Exhibit A
City of Lodi
Current and Proposed Flat Water Rates
Current
(Feb. 2022)
Proposed Rates
(Feb. 2023)
Rate Increase --> 3.0%

USAGE-BASED RATES
Monthly Service Charge
Single Family
Up to 3/4" meter 21.65$ 22.30$
1" meter 34.01 $ 35.03$
1 1/2" meter 64.62 $ 66.56$
2" meter 101.52 $ 104.57$
Multi-Family and Non-Residential (1)
Up to 3/4" meter 21.65$ 22.30$
1" meter 34.01 $ 35.03$
1 1/2" meter 64.62 $ 66.56$
2" meter 101.52 $ 104.57$
3" meter 187.66 $ 193.29$
4" meter 310.68 $ 320.00$
6" meter 617.97 $ 636.51$
8" meter 986.87 $ 1,016.48$
10" meter 1,417.36 $ 1,459.88$
Usage Rates ($/CCF)
Single Family
Tier 1 (0-10 CCF) 0.96$ 0.99$
Tier 2 (11-50 CCF) 1.28$ 1.32$
Tier 3 (>50 CCF) 1.58$ 1.63$
Multi-Family and Non-Residential (1)
All water usage 1.14 $ 1.17$
Notes:
(1) Multi-family includes apartments, condominiums, and mobile home parks.

City of Lodi
Current and Proposed Usage-Based Water Rates
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-____

A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL SETTING PRE-APPROVED

ENGINEERING NEWS RECORD ADJUSTMENT INDEX FOR USAGE-BASED

AND FLAT WATER RATES FOR RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND

INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS
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WHEREAS, on March 20, 2019, City Council approved a five- year rate plan in accordance with the Proposition 218 rate setting process; and

WHEREAS, the approved five- year rate plan all ows for a maximum increase of 3 percent, and staff has analyzed the water f inancial plan and recommends a 3 percent increase; and

WHEREAS, the current water rate adjustment reflects a 3 percent increase.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby set pre-approved Engineering News Record adjustment index for usage-based and flat water rates for residential, commercial and industrial customers as outlined on Exhibit A with the effective date of the increase to be March 1, 2023.

Dated: February 15, 2023
======================================================================== I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2023-____ was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held February 15, 2023, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS –

OLIVIA NASHED
City Clerk

2023-______
Current
(Feb. 2022)
Proposed Rates
(Feb. 2022)
Rate Increase --> 3.0%

Any Size 27.92 $ 28.76$
Non-Residential
Existing unmetered Varies 3.000%
Notes:
(1) Multi-family includes duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, apartments, and condominiums.

Exhibit A
City of Lodi
Current and Proposed Flat Water Rates
Current
(Feb. 2022)
Proposed Rates
(Feb. 2023)
Rate Increase --> 3.0%

City of Lodi
Current and Proposed Usage-Based Water Rates

AGENDA ITEM H-01

COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
APPRO
VED: ________________________________
Stephen Schwabauer, City Manager
AGENDA TITLE: Provide Direction to Staff on the Continuance of Informal Informational Meetings (aka Shirtsleeve Meetings)
MEETING DATE: February 15, 2023
PREPARED BY: City Manager
RECO
MMENDED ACTION: Provide direction to staff on the continuance of informal informational meetings (aka Shirtsleeve Meetings).

BA
CKGROUND INFORMATION: T he Lodi City Council has historically held two types of meetings: a regular meeting on the first and third Wednesday of each month (Lodi Municipal Code §2.04.010), and an informal informational meeting, commonly known as Shirtsleeve Meetings, on Tuesday mornings at 7:00 a.m. (Lodi Municipal Code §2.04.020) to allow an in-depth discussion of a topic that may come before Council for consideration at a later date. The in-depth discussion without the pressure of a lengthy regular meeting agenda has been a significant benefit to Council and staff.

Ci
ty Council is not able to take formal action or give formal direction at Shirtsleeve Meetings, but the time slot has been used to hold special meetings when more immediate action of the Council is necessary. There is no reason these discussion items cannot be held at regular meetings, but doing so would necessarily lengthen the average Wednesday night meeting.

Th
e Shirtsleeve have also met opposition over the years. Some citizens object to the early hour, while others have raised concerns about accessibility since the Shirtsleeve Meetings are not televised.

Wi
th a new Council having been formed, staff believe it is an appropriate time to request Council input on the continuance of the Shirtsleeve Meetings. Any change to the scheduling or holding of Shirtsleeve Meetings would necessitate an amendment to Lodi Municipal Code section 2.04.020 (Informal Informational Meetings).

FI
SCAL IMPACT: Not applicable.

FUNDI
NG AVAILABLE: Not applicable.
__________________________________
S
teve Schwabauer
City Manager

Lodi City CouncilFebruary 15, 2023

Lodi City Council
February 15, 2023