HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 5, 1997LODI CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1997
7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members - Land, Mann, Sieglock, Warner and Pennino (Mayor)
Absent: Council Members - None
Also Present: City Manager Flynn, Public Works Director Ronsko, City Engineer Prima,
Community Development Director Bartlam, City Attorney Hays and City Clerk
Perrin
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Jim Harvey, Lodi Community Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pennino.
4. AWARDS / PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
a) Public Works Director Ronsko shared with the City Council the prestigious award made to
Diana Gonzales, Supervising Administrative Clerk, by the Sacramento Chapter of the
American Public Works Association (APWA). Ms. Gonzales was honored at the APWA
secretaries' luncheon with the 1996 Secretary of the Year Award and $50.00. Ms.
Gonzales works at the Municipal Service Center (MSC) supervising a clerical staff of five,
and is "mom" to the MSC employees. She is the single mother of two teenage boys, is
active in the Lodi City Employees' Association (LCEA) and chairman of the Lodi
Employees' Credit Union. Ms. Gonzales is grateful for this recognition and indicated it
would not be possible without the cooperation and team efforts of the Public Works
clerical staff at City Hall, MSC and White Slough. Public Works functions as a unit and a
team concept as a direct reflection of the leadership of Public Works Director Ronsko.
FILE NO. CC -34
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
In accordance with report and recommendation of the City Manager, Council, on motion of
Council Member Sieglock, Warner second, unanimously approved the following items hereinafter
set forth except those otherwise noted:
a) Claims were approved in the amount of $2,540,574.49.
FILE NO. CC -21(a)
b) The minutes of January 15, 1997 (Regular Meeting), January 21, 1997 (Special Meeting)
and January 28, 1997 (Special Meeting) were approved as written.
C) Received the report of sale of surplus property with proceeds totaling $138.75.
FILE NO. CC -20 AND CC47
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d) Approved the specifications and advertisement for bids for printed envelopes, 1997
requirements and authorized advertisement for bids.
FILE NO. CC -12.1(b)
e) Agenda item #E-5 entitled, "Scope of work and authorization to advertise for bids for
asbestos abatement and demolition of fire -damaged commercial structure located at 122
North Cherokee Lane as an abatement action" was removed from the Consent Calendar
and was discussed and acted upon following approval of the Consent Calendar.
(Removed by Council Member Mann.)
f) Adopted Resolution No. 97-13 awarding the purchase of water rescue and confined
spaces rescue equipment for the Fire Department in the amount of $15,572.32.
FILE NO. CC -12(d) AND CC -300
g) Adopted Resolution No. 97-14 awarding the purchase of one three -quarter -ton cab and
chassis for the Water/Wastewater Division to Swift Auto World North, Sacramento, in the
amount of $21,944.37.
FILE NO. CC -12(d) AND CC -300
h) Adopted Resolution No. 97-15 awarding the contract for 1997 Sidewalk Repair Program
and Miscellaneous Concrete Work to Tri -Valley Construction, Manteca, in the amount of
$46,374.50.
FILE NO. CC -12(a) AND CC -300
Accepted the improvements under Lane Line Painting, Various City Streets, 1996 contract
and directed the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's
office.
FILE NO. CC -90
j) Approved the request for proposals (RFP) for 1997 City-wide aerial photograph services.
FILE NO. CC -6 AND CC -12.1(c)
k) Approved the request for proposals (RFP) for services to investigate various
communication business opportunities.
FILE NO. CC -6 AND CC -12.1(c)
Agenda item #E-12 entitled, "Request for proposals for radio system maintenance service
and repair" was removed from the Consent Calendar and was discussed and acted upon
following approval of the Consent Calendar. (Removed by Council Member Mann.)
m) Authorized the City Manager to execute the Letter and five-year Oil and Gas Lease
agreements with Enron Oil & Gas Company, a Delaware corporation, for the purpose of
oil and gas exploration on a 527.79 -acre portion of the White Slough Water Pollution
Control Facility (in consideration for the lease, Enron Oil & Gas Company has offered
$7,916.85 per year plus a one-sixth royalty share.)
FILE NO. CC -6 AND CC -90
n) Authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement for professional services with
Boyle Engineering Corporation, Sacramento, for the purpose of developing Phase I of a
water supply master plan for the City of Lodi and appropriated funds in accordance with
staff recommendation.
FILE NO. CC -6, CC -90 AND CC -183(a)
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o) Agenda item #E-15 entitled, "Letter regarding relocation of Central California Traction
Company tracks in Lodi Avenue to Southern Pacific Kentucky House Branch south of
Lockeford Street" was removed from the Consent Calendar and was discussed and acted
upon following approval of the Consent Calendar. (Removed for public comment.)
P) Accepted the quarterly report of the City of Lodi pooled money investment account as
required by SB564.
FILE NO. CC -21(a)
q) Approved the replacement of $20,000 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funds with $20,000 of HOME funds for a previously approved property acquisition project
by Habitat for Humanity.
FILE NO. CC -6 AND CC -55
r) Set Public Hearing for March 5, 1997 to consider and approve potential uses of Federal
funds received through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME
programs for the 1997-98 fiscal year.
FILE NO. CC -6 AND CC -55
S) Adopted Resolution No. 97-16 awarding the bid for the purchase of one replacement
photocopier, to be installed in the Fire Department's administrative offices, to the low
bidder, Business Office Systems of Stockton, in the amount of $9,850.50.
FILE NO. CC -12(d) AND CC -300
6. ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
a) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Sieglock, Warner second, unanimously
approved a letter from the Mayor to be sent to the Union Pacific/Southern Pacific Railroad
describing a proposal to relocate the Central California Traction Company (CCTC) tracks
from Lodi Avenue to the Kentucky House Branch tracks along the south side of Lockeford
Street.
Speaking on the matter was the following person:
Jim Schweickardt, representing Pacific Coast Producers (PCP), 32 East Tokay
Street, Lodi, commented on the affect the abandonment of the main street spur
would have on his business. Currently it loads the rail cars at warehouse #5;
however, it would have to move west onto Vine Street and load the rail cars at
consolidated warehouse. PCP supports the move to the Kentucky House Line
and would be willing to absorb the costs to move the loading facility to
consolidated warehouse. However, PCP would like assurance that they will enjoy
the same kind of service out of consolidated warehouse that they currently have
from warehouse #5 in order to remain competitive. Mr. Schweickardt has been
working with City Engineer Prima towards some input into the letter to Union
Pacific/Southern Pacific Railroad.
FILE NO. CC -6 AND CC -7(h)
b) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Mann, Warner second, unanimously
approved the scope of work for bids for asbestos abatement and demolition of
fire -damaged commercial structure located at 122 North Cherokee Lane and authorized
advertisement for bids.
FILE NO. CC -12.1(c) AND CC -24(b)
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C) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Mann, Sieglock second, unanimously
approved the request for proposals (RFP) for ongoing maintenance of the entire City radio
system with further staff research into current maintenance figures, and furthermore that
the bidders list be restricted to Motorola factory authorized service companies.
FILE NO. CC -6 AND CC -12.1(c)
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
8. COMMUNICATIONS (CITY CLERK)
a) On recommendation of the City Attorney, Risk Manager and/or the City's contract
administrator, Insurance Consulting Associates, Inc. (ICA), the City Council, on motion of
Council Member Pennino, Mann second, unanimously rejected the following claims:
1. Karen Abrams, date of loss 12/1/96
2. Bill Manley, Jr. date of loss 11/15/96
FILE NO. CC -4(c)
b) City Clerk Perrin read the following ABC Licenses:
1. David C. Sproul, 1649 Victor Road, Lodi, Wineblender, Original License
FILE NO. CC -7(f)
C) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Sieglock, Warner second, unanimously
directed the City Clerk to post for the following vacancies:
East Side Improvement Committee
Kevin Suess
Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission
Jennifer Rios term to expire June 30, 1998
(student appointment)
FILE NO. CC -2(s) AND CC -2(t)
9. RECESS
Mayor Pennino called for a ten-minute recess and the City Council meeting reconvened at
approximately 7:46 p.m.
10. REGULAR CALENDAR
a) In regards to Century Boulevard, Cherokee Lane to Stockton Street - speed limit, truck
travel restriction, and pedestrian crosswalk study, the City Council, on motion of Council
Member Sieglock, Pennino second, unanimously took the following actions:
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• Directed the Chief of Police to look into initiating a pilot program, in which
residents in the area would receive a radar gun to track traffic speeds. The
residents would log violators' speeds and license plate numbers and forward the
list to the Chief, who would in turn send a letter to the registered owner of the
vehicle indicating they were observed speeding in the area. The letter would
serve as a warning only, not a citation. The Police Department would then follow
up with traffic enforcement in the area;
• Determined that the speed limit of 40 mph would remain the same; however, staff
is to do an "eyeball" review of the speeds to determine if a new speed study
would result in an increased or decreased speed limit;
• Directed staff to contact local businesses and truckers about voluntarily not using
Century Boulevard, between Stockton Street and Cherokee Lane, as a part of
their truck route;
• Directed staff to look into the possibility of installing signage on Century
Boulevard indicating "No Through Truck Traffic";
• Deferred action on installation of a crosswalk until the proposed school site is
built; and
• Directed staff to prepare letters to Congressman Larry Bowler and Senator
Patrick Johnston requesting a review and possible revision of the 85th percentile
law in determining traffic speeds.
Speaking on the matter were the following persons:
John Sutphin, 321 East Century Boulevard, Lodi, voiced the concerns of petition
signers. There are approximately 357 residences and 582 children that will be
impacted by the Council's decision. The speed and truck traffic jeopardizes these
children. The survey by staff was not done during peak truck traffic times. It
should have been done between 4:00 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. and between 5:00 p.m. -
6:30 p.m. (during the summer, the evening peak time is between 5:00 p.m. - 7:30
p.m.). There are two major trucking operators in the vicinity that use Century
Boulevard. Lodi Trucking Company is not a big concern; however, during the
tomato harvest trucks continue along Century all day and all night. Waiting for
the proposed traffic signal at Harney Lane and Stockton Street is not an
acceptable solution. Regarding pedestrian crosswalks, they are there to provide
a sense of security to the pedestrian and would be beneficial to the school
children. Residents appreciate the efforts of staff in preparing their report and the
efforts of the Police Department in their additional patrol, but give the residents'
concerns an unbiased decision. The suggestion about restricting truck traffic at
night would be only a partial solution, and it would not help the children;
2. Don Soares, 359 East Century Boulevard, Lodi, presented a two -minute video
demonstrating the truck and vehicle travel on Century Boulevard periodically
throughout the day. Mr. Soares appreciates having the Police Department in the
area for extra enforcement. The noise from the truck traffic is outrageous, and,
even though it is heavier at times, it is constant throughout the day. Restricting
truck traffic after 5:00 p.m. until morning is only a partial solution. Further, the
study is old and needs to be redone, because it is based on when the street was
originally opened and traffic has increased considerably since then;
3. Marlene Souza, 501 Swallow Lane, Lodi, commented on the increase in traffic
since she moved into the subdivision nine years ago. During peak season, Tiger
Lines trucks come through about every 15 minutes, and it is impossible to carry
on a conversation. The truck travel occurs seven days a week;
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4. Patty Vida, 507 Swallow Lane, Lodi, expressed her concern that the survey was
done in 1993 when Century Boulevard was new. Since then Steeplechase has
built a lot of homes, and there are a lot more children. There is a need for a new
speed survey. The trucks frighten her and there are no crosswalks. She does
not understand how this area can be classified as an industrial area, when it is
clearly residential. The developer did tell her that eventually Century Boulevard
would become a four -lane road and would go through past Stockton Street;
Police Chief Hansen informed the City Council of a pilot program he has been
considering, whereby residents would be equipped with a radar gun and could
track excessive speeds. A log would be turned into the Police Chief indicating the
vehicle license plate number and the speed clocked by radar. The Police Chief,
in turn, would then send a warning letter to the registered owner informing the
driver that he was observed exceeding the speed limit in this area. The Police
Department would then follow up with traffic enforcement by motorcycle officers.
5. Don Soares spoke again that he does not want to lose the ability of radar
enforcement and that he would be willing to try the pilot program as explained by
Police Chief Hansen;
6. Tom Murphy, 1341 West Robinhood Drive, Stockton, expressed that the
residents in the area are asking for help with the truck traffic. Some kind of
restriction and the experimental pilot program would help. He does not see a big
cost for a crosswalk. Further, the speed limit is high, but radar is a good
enforcement tool;
7. Bill Atteberry, 670 Sandpiper Circle, Lodi, also expressed concern for the speed
and the truck travel. Century Boulevard is serving as a tributary to the Highway
99 on-ramp. Perhaps an alternative would be to install signage that says no
through truck traffic;
8. Jacque Sutphin, 321 East Century Boulevard, Lodi, shared that there are about
ten homes that face Century Boulevard and there are more homes under
construction that will face Century. They are concerned about the children getting
on and off of the school bus; and
9. Joseph Csipkes, 383 East Century Boulevard, Lodi, complained that the staff
report did not address the issue of the school buses in the area. That is a big
deal in the afternoons. There are always children in the mornings and afternoons
for the buses. How can they say that it is not a residential area.
FILE NO. CC -6, CC -45(a), CC -48(a) AND CC -48(b)
b) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Sieglock, Warner second, unanimously
continued to the February 19, 1997 agenda item #H-2 entitled, "Fleet Policies and
Procedures".
FILE NO. CC -6 AND CC -300
C) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Warner, Sieglock second, unanimously
adopted Resolution No. 97-17 awarding the two contracts for Central City Revitalization
Improvement Project, Downtown and Cherokee Lane - one for the Cherokee Lane
Improvements to Granite Construction Company, of Stockton, in the amount of
$3,865,318.00 for Base Bids 1, 3, 4 and 5, and the other for the Downtown Improvements
to Diede Construction Company, of Woodbridge, in the amount of $4,114,160.48 for Base
Bids 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6; and authorized the City Manager to appropriate funds as described
in accordance with staff recommendation.
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Speaking on the matter were the following persons:
Michael Freedman with Freedman, Tung & Bottomley answered questions posed
by the City Council and reassured that the bid is within the figure originally
estimated; and
Bob Johnson, member of the Central City Revitalization Task Force, expressed
concern about "value engineering" the project and questioned if the final project
will be high quality as the plans originally indicated it would. Mr. Freedman
assured that both he and City Engineer Prima are dedicated to protecting the
aesthetic quality of the project.
FILE NO. CC -12(a), CC -72, CC -300 AND CC -400
11. ORDINANCES
None.
12. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
a) Bob Johnson, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission, expressed a concern
regarding the displacement of the City's recreational activities at the Lodi Boys and Girls
Club. In 1996 the City entered into an agreement with the Boys and Girls Club to use
their facility on set dates. Recently the City's scheduled events have been changed with
a few days notice by the Boys and Girls Club due to double -booking. The City also has a
use agreement with Lodi High School and was recently forced to reschedule a few of their
activities. These things do happen, but it seems to happen a lot more lately. The City
has rarely disenfranchised these agencies. This highlights the necessity for an indoor
recreation center; it is critical and the Commission wants to see it move forward. Mr.
Johnson has discussed these concerns with Marcial Fernandez, Board Member, and with
Richard Jones, Executive Director, of the Lodi Boys and Girls Club. Council agreed on
the need for an indoor sports facility. Further, Council Member Mann indicated that, at the
right time, he would like to see the Parks and Recreation staff and the Commission come
to an official agreement as to its number one priority.
FILE NO. CC -16 AND CC -40
13. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
a) Council Member Sieglock wished everyone a Happy Valentines Day and reminded
everyone not to forget their spouses or girlfriend or boyfriend.
b) Mayor Pennino indicated he was very impressed with the recent Boys and Girls Club
Annual Installation Dinner. He also stressed that the City of Lodi does need to use their
facilities, and we need to work together. Lodi Boys and Girls Club Board Member Marcial
Fernandez concurred with the Mayor. There are not enough facilities to do all of the
things that we want to do. It is an unfortunate situation where they may have doubled use
of the facility, and he apologized. The Club will continue to work with the City. Mr.
Fernandez reminded the City Council that their Grand Opening is next Thursday,
February 13, 1997. Mayor Pennino informed the City Council that he will be placing on
the next agenda the creation of the Year 2000 Task Force. Once the Task Force is
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created, there will be a 30 -day application period for anyone interested in serving.
Further, Mayor Pennino received concurrence from the City Council to place on the next
agenda the expansion of the Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission from seven to eleven
student appointees.
FILE NO. CC -2(a), CC -2(t) AND CC -40
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pennino adjourned the
meeting at approximately 10:15 p.m.
ATTEST:
nnifer errin
City Clerk
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