HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 16, 1992CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LODI
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1992
7:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL Present: Council Members - Hinchman, Pennino,
Sieglock, Snider (arrived at 8:15 p.m.), and
Pinkerton (Mayor)
Absent: Council Members - None
Also Present: City Manager Peterson, Rublic Works
Director Ronsko, City Attorney McNatt, and
City Clerk Reimche
INVOCATION The invocation was given by Pastor Bob Mattheis, St.
Paul's Lutheran Church.
PLEDGE OF The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pinkerton.
ALLEGIANCE
e PRESENTATIONS
PRESENTATION 14ADE BY REPRESENTATIVES OF
THE NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH GROUP LOCATED IN
THE 300 BLOCK GF HILBORN STREET TO LODI
AREA CRIMESTOPPERS
A presentation was made by representatives of the
Neighborhood Watch Group located in the 300 block of
Hilborn Street to Lodi Area Crimestoppers.
PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Pinkerton presented the following proclamations:
CC -37 a) "Wine Appreciation Week"; and
b) "Public Power Week".
COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC
There were no persons wishing to speak under this segment
of the agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR In accordance with report and recommendation of the City
Manager, Council, on motion of Council Member Hinchman,
Pennino second, approved the following items hereinafter
set forth.
CLAIMS CC -21(a) Claims were approved in the amount of $1,342,832.63.
MINUTES The Minutes of August 5, 1992 (Regular Meeting) were
approved as written.
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AS/400 COMPUTER UPGRADE
CC -20 The City Council authorized an upgrade to the existing
CC -47 AS/400 Computer in Lodi City Hall from a Model B45 to a
Model E45 to provide the necessary computer resource to
allow for the ongoing operations of computerized functions.
The AS/400 Computer was originally purchased with a
configuration known to have limited growth potential. This
was done as a temporary cost saving measure with the full
knowledge of Management and City Council.
At the time of purchase, an upgrade of the AS/400 was
expected when the Police/Fire System was moved from the old
System/36 to the AS/400. It was the intention of all the
involved parties that the necessary upgrade would be
determined when the Police/Fire System was added.
The Police/Fire System is now on-line and operating
efficiently with the planned computer configuration. It is
now necessary to upgrade the AS/400 to allow for future
growth as well as provide the processing power currently
needed.
The current disk capacity of the AS/400 is running at 75*,
to 85* of the total capacity --on one occasion, we exceeded
90%- capacity, and the computer issued a very blunt warning
to take action (reduce disk content or risk failure). With
the projected growth of the Police/Fire System and the
expected growth of financial and other applications
(including histories, etc.), the AS/400 must be upgraded.
PROJECT WORK COMPLETED
The upgrade will be done by IBM under the direction of the
Data Processing Section. The task can be completed within
thirty to sixty days of placing the order with IBM.
SCHEDULE AND PROJECT COSTS
Basic E45 Computer Upgrade $33,725.00
E45 Software Upgrade 6,639.00
E45 Controllers and Additions 12,965.00
Add Tape Backup Cartridge 5,254.00
Add Memory Upgrade 2,970.00
Add Local Work Station Controller 1,640.00
Total $63,193.00
Tax ® 7.75* 4,898.00
Total Cost $68,091.00
The total cost will be reduced by an expected recovery of
$2,000.00 to $4,000.00 for the sale of our existing work
station controllers. The existing controllers must be
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replaced by
expendable.
ALTERNATIVES
B45 capable controllers and will become
Revise the previous plan to store five years of records
data for the Police/Fire System and curtail plans to
upgrade existing software with the expected history and
required storage space.
PROJECT EFFECT ON OPERATING BUDGET
No effect is expected on the Operating Budget as a result
of the upgrade. However, if the AS/400 were not upgraded,
the cost of maintaining the computer would increase. If
disk storage were allowed to become completely filled,
management of the disk would become a daily job.
SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
APPROVED FOR LANE LINE PAINTING,
VARIOUS STREETS, 1992
CC -12.1(c) The City Council approved the specifications for Lane Line
Painting, Various Streets, 1992, and authorized advertising
for bids to be received Wednesday, September 30, 1992.
This project provides painting of lane lines on arterial
and collector streets on an annual basis, and approximately
50 percent of residential streets. Should the actual bid
be less than the amount budgeted, the difference will be
used to paint additional lane lines.
A recap of lane lines and quantities is shown below:
Lane Lines
Miles
Broken White/Yellow
53.03
Double Yellow
13.46
Eight -inch Solid White
2.42
Edge Line
2.96
Transitional
.66
Two-way Left Turn
7.62
Total Miles
80.15
BIDS REJECTED AND REVISED SPECIFICATIONS
APPROVED FOR ONE -TON DUMP TRUCK, STREET DIVISION
CC -12.1(b) The City Council rejected all bids, approved the revised
specifications for a one -ton dump truck, and authorized
readvertising for bids to be received Tuesday, October 6,
1992.
The City Council was informed that funds to purchase a
one -ton dump truck for the street division maintenance
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crews were approved in the 1992-93 Operations/Maintenance
budget. This vehicle will replace truck #54, a 1980
Chevrolet pickup with 129,000 miles on the odometer.
The unit will be used by the crews to haul street material
and tow equipment on a daily basis.
Bids were opened on September 2, 1992 and three bids were
received. All bids listed exceptions to the specifications
as written. Our intent was to match this one -ton dump
truck with other existing vehicles in the fleet in both the
water/Wastewater Division and Electric Utility Department,
but the only vehicle that does so is the high bidder, at a
cost of almost $3,000 more.
Because the preferred equipment was a Dodge product, bids
were mailed to Dodge dealers only. Two other (non -Dodge)
firms called and requested bid specifications. Bids were
received from both. Local (non -Dodge) dealers, however,
were not mailed specifications and did not bid.
The Dodge dealers that did not bid were contacted to
discover reasons for their failure to submit bids.
Portions of the specifications were cited as too
restrictive.
Due to the cost of the preferred equipment (Dodge) being
higher than we anticipated and substantially over the
amount budgeted we should consider a revised specification
that accommodates other manufacturers with less
exceptions. Additionally, portions of the specifications
that prevented some dealers from bidding have been
modified, eliminated, or listed as alternatives.
If the Council wishes the local Ford, GMC, and Chevrolet
dealers to be included on the bidder's list, then Council
should reject all bids, approve revised specifications, and
authorize readvertising for bids.
Following are the bids received:
Bidder Location Bid
F. B. Hart Allstate White GMC Stockton $25,779.19
S & C Motors San Francisco $26,506.50
Swift Dodge Sacramento $28,744.47
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CONTRACT AWARD FOR WELL 3-R DRILLING,
144 SOUTH ROSE STREET (SOUTHWEST CORNER
OF HUTCHINS STREET SQUARE)
RESOLUTION NO. 92-159
CC -12(a) The City Council adopted Resolution No. 92-159 awarding the
CC -300 contract for Well 3-R Drilling, 144 South Rose Street
(Southwest Corner of Hutchins Street,Square) contract to
Maggiore Bros. Drilling, Inc., in the amount of $68,370.00.
This project consists of drilling a municipal water well to
a depth of 343 feet. The development of the site and
purchase of pumping equipment will be handled by separate
contracts at a later date.
Plans and specifications for this project were approved on
August 19, 1992. The City received the following three
bids for this project:
Bidder Location Bid
Engineer's Estimate $68,600.00
Maggiora Bros. Drilling, Inc. Watsonville $68,370.00
Clark Well, Inc. Stockton $74,475.00
Beylik Drilling, Inc. North Highlands $77,417.00
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER - CHEROKEE LANE
STREET IMPROVEMENTS, 200' S/KETTLEMAN
LANE TO POPLAR STREET
CC -90 The City Council was informed that this information is
being given to it in accordance with the Contract Change
Order policy approved by Resolution No. 85-72. One of the
requirements of this policy is that we inform the City
Council of all change orders over 10 percent of the
contract amount.
This subject contract change order, approved by the City
Manager, was in the amount of $15,878.32, which is 18.7* of
the contract.
The subcontractor doing the grinding work on this project
broke his grinding machine when he hit a buried traffic
sensor plate.
In addition to the repair of the grinding machine and the
removal of the traffic sensor, this Contract Change Order
also pays for the additional grinding that was done because
of the unexpected thickness of asphalt concrete. The
improvement plans required the contractor to grind the
asphalt concrete down to the original concrete pavement on
Cherokee Lane. Most of Cherokee Lane has 4 inches of
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asphalt concrete over the concrete pavement. At the
intersection of Kettleman Lane and Cherokee Lane, the
asphalt thickness increases to 24 inches. The contractor
had made two passes in the intersection and ground out all
the asphalt concrete before he was stopped and corrections
were made.
ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS UNDER TYPE II
SLURRY SEAL, VARIOUS STREETS, 1992
CC -90 The City Council accepted improvements for Type II Slurry
Seal, Various City Streets, 1992 and directed the Public
Works Director to file a Notice of Completion with the
County Recorder's Office.
The contract was awarded to Valley Slurry Seal Company of
West Sacramento on July 15, 1992 in the amount of
$41,050.36. The contract has been completed in substantial
conformance with specifications approved by the City
Council.
The contract completion date was September 3, 1992 and the
final contract price was $41,050.36.
PURCHASE OF SECONDARY WIRE FOR THE ELECTRIC
UTILITY DEPART141ENT
RESOLUTION NO. 92-160
CC -12(d) The City Council adopted Resolution No. 92-160 authorizing
CC -300 the purchase of 28,000 feet of #4/0 aluminum secondary
wire, and 12,000 feet of #1/0 aluminum secondary wire from
the low bidder, Capital Wholesale Electric of Sacramento,
in the amount of $10,106.26.
On August 6, 1992, the City Council approved specifications
and authorized advertisement for bids. Bids were opened on
September 1, 1992 with the following results:
Capital Wholesale Electric, Sacramento $10,106.26
General Electric Supply, Martinez 10,145.74
Westinghouse Electric, Concord 10,158.02
The Electric Utility Department has prepared work orders to
begin the replacement of secondary wire at various
locations in the City's electrical distribution system.
The replacement program, an approved part of the 1992-93
fiscal year budget, is to replace deteriorated overhead
secondary conductor and to improve system reliability.
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PURCHASE OF 60-12KV POWER TRANSFORMER
WITH LOAD TAP CHANGER FOR ELECTRIC
UTILITY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 92-161
CC -12(d) The City Council adopted Resolution No. 92-161 awarding
CC -300 the bid for the purchase of one 60-11kV power transformer
with LTC to the low bidder Cooper Power Systems, Inc.,
Canonsburg, PA, in the amount of $300,992.08.
On August 5, 1992, the City Council approved specifications
and authorized advertisement for bids. Bids were opened on
August 28, 1992 with the results shown on the following
page:
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Load
Load
Cost
Extended
Install.
Bid Price
Loss
Loss
of
Warranty
Cost
Life -Cycle
Delivery
Manufacturer
Incl. Tax
(KW)
(KW)
Losses
Credit
(Oil)
Cost
Weeks
Cooper Power Systems, Inc.
Canonsburg, PA
$300,992.08
11.5
69.8
$208,600
0
0
$509,592.08
30
General Electric Co.
Issaquah, WA
345,877.50
12.4
66.0
206,400
0
0
552,277.50
29
MagneTek
Waukesha, WI
361,719.98
12.4
68.7
211,800
-$4,000
0
569,519.98
32
Federal Pioneer Limited
Winnipeg, Manitoba
420,763.75
18.2
54.5
218,200
0
$2,000
640,963.75
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ABB Power T&D
St. Louis, MO
534,440.00
17.3
61.2
226,200
-$2,000
$2,000
760,640.00
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This power transformer will be installed at McLane
Substation as replacement for a failing regulator unit.
Based on bid prices received earlier on two separate
occasions for replacement of the failing regulator and
reduced losses due to improved materials and construction
techniques in new units, a replacement of the existing
transformer/regulator combination, with this power
transformer, is the most economical alternative over the
design life of the equipment. Due to the very favorable
bids received, this alternative is even more advantageous
to the City.
Transformers, in a bid evaluation, are ranked based on
life -cycle cost. The life -cycle cost is the sum of the
purchase price and the cost of losses over the life of the
unit. In the case of power transformers, other factors
such as extended warranties and costs associated with
handling of the unit during installation (oil filling) are
also considered in the life -cycle cost.
CONTRACT APPROVED FOR FILING THE CITY'S
C 1991-92 STATE MANDATED CLAIMS - DAVID M.
GRIFFITH AND ASSOCIATES
RESOLUTION NO. 92-162
CC -6 The City Council adopted Resolution No. 92-162 authorizing
CC -90 the City Manager and City Clerk to execute a contract with
CC -300 David M. Griffith and Associates, Ltd. (DMG) to file the
City's 1991-92 State Mandated claims.
For the past few years the City has contracted with DMG to
file its SB 90 claims.
The cost of this service is $3,000 plus 30V of all new or
first time mandated cost claims filed and paid to a maximum
of $3,500.
Last year the City received a net of $39,504 from State
mandated costs.
COMMENTS BY CITY
COUNCIL MEMBERS The following comments were received under the "Comments by
City Council Members" segment of the agenda:
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM APPLAUDED
CC -9 Council Member Hinchman reminded the community that the
CC -40 Lodi Parks and Recreation Department operates a very fine
supervised after-school program for youngsters. The
program is operational every school day of the year.
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SACRAMENTO STREET TREE PROGRAM
CC -16 Council Member Hinchman asked for an update on his request
CC -49 that funds originally planned for a Church Street Tree
Program be diverted to a Sacramento Street Tree Program.
Public Works Director Ronsko responded that discussions are
underway regarding the request.
SALES TAX GENERATED FROM CHEROKEE
LANE MERCHANTS
CC -6 Mayor Pro Tempore Pennino stated that in reviewing the
latest quarterly report regarding Lodi sales tax, that
three-quarters of the sales tax revenues to Lodi were
derived from business on Cherokee Lane. Mr. Pennino
indicated his support of the Lodi District Chamber of
Commerce's efforts regarding Cherokee Lane.
CITIZENS URGED TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN
NOVEMBER 3, 1992 GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION
CC -18
Council Member Sieglock reminded all citizens to register
to vote for the November 3, 1992 election.
REPORT OF POSSIBLE HAZARD AT HUTCHINS
STREET SQUARE
CC -27(e) Council Member Sieglock asked City staff to look at the
CC -119 planter that is adjacent to the basketball court at
Hutchins Street Square as he feels it poses a hazard.
COUNCIL MEMBER SNIDER APPOINTED TO
CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE
CC -6 Mayor Pinkerton appointed Council Member John R. (Randy)
Snider to a City Selection Committee to review RFQ's
received from various architectural firms wishing to be
involved in future City projects.
SPECIAL SHIRTSLZEVE SESSION ANNOUNCED
Mayor Pinkerton announced that there would be a Special
Shirtsleeve Session on Monday, September 21, 1992 regarding
refuse rates.
COMMENTS BY THE
PUBLIC ON NON
AGENDA ITEMS The following comments were received under the "Comments by
the public on non -agenda items" segment of the agenda:
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CITIZEN ADDRESSES CITY COUNCIL REGARDING
RECYCLING AND REFUSE COLLECTION IN THE
CITY OF LODI
CC -54 Mrs. Janet Pruss, 2421 Diablo Driv2, Lodi addressed the
City Council and asked that her comments be made a part of
the record. They are as follows:
Gentlemen:
I speak tonight, not as a member of the Solid Waste Task
Force, but as an individual - even though my feelings may
be somewhat weighted by the one year, nine months that the
Task Force has been studying the matter of Land Fill
Reduction.
To me, the reduction of the Land Fill and final elimination
of the need for one is at the heart of AB939, which
requires that all of us THINK of a subject we would all
rather ignore and hope it would just go away. But it
won't! Like Topsy, it just grows and grows. In the old
days the Indians moved on when their villages became
"soiled". We do not have the same option.
As sophisticated as we think we have become, it seems we
still "soil our own nest" to the degree that we soil not
only our own area, but call on other areas to take our
garbage (or land fill) to accommodate 'our desires for
living in the manner to which we have become accustomed.
My reason for brining this to you tonight is because I feel
each of you need to have the benefit of all the input you
can get to make the decision you must soon make on the
future of Lodi's compliance with AB939. I want the public
to know that even with no change in our present method of
garbage collection, the rate will still go up to near the
same figure as the semi -automated system that the Task
Force recommended. AND with no change in service, we will
be impacting the Land Fill with yard and garden waste shown
to be over 17$ of the total land fill. This is material
which should be composted.
Some of you may feel you have time to delay a change in our
method of collection. However, with Lodi's growth expected
to reach 75,963 by the year 2010, time is running out. We
should be advising all new residents who wish to become a
part of our city that we expect them to do their part as we
have done ours, to keep Lodi from "soiling her nest".
If there had never been an AB939, the fact remains that
somehow, sometime, we must bite the bullet and meet our
obligations to our Mother Earth. And this comes from one
who has never belonged to an Environmental Group, but who
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certainly supports many of their ideas to "wake up to the
future".
I refute the contention of some that the rate proposed for
the three -cart system is not fair to those who do not need
the three carts. In the first place, the small 38 gallon
cart is acceptable to most. The use of the 2nd and 3rd
carts is optional, with no additional cost. This is what
keeps the rate down for everyone, since the money for the
recycling and composting is credited back to the city by
California Waste Removal System. This methodology has
already been approved by you, the Council. Therefore, I
see it as a blessing to those who need but one trash cart
(38 gal.) that others are helping pay their share of the
cost for the trash which must go to the land fill.
Don't forget, the dumping fee will increase and if we keep
on as we are, with no change in the system, the rate will
go up even more.
Finally, I see no reason to hide the fact that the Lodi
garbage rate has not been increased to cover their costs.
Lastly, I wish to state that the city of Lodi is and has
been lucky to have had a refuse company that was so far
ahead of the state mandate that we have the luxury of
asking and looking at options before we are fined for
non-compliance.
COMMUNITY INVITED TO ATTEND LODI DISTRICT
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LODI STREET FAIRE
Doreen Rice, Chairman of the Lodi District Chamber of
Commerce Lodi Street Faire, being held Sunday, October 4,
1992 addressed the City Council inviting all citizens of
this community to attend the Faire.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
APPEAL TO THE LODI CITY COUNCIL UNDER
LODI MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 5.32.120 BY
FRANCES ELKINS REVOKING HER MASSAGE
BUSINESS LICENSE
CC -6 The City Council removed from the agenda the public hearing
CC -69 to consider an appeal to the Lodi City Council under Lodi
Municipal Code Section 5.32.120 by Frances Elkins, dba
Lakewood Health Spa, 1381 #B, West Lockeford Street, Lodi,
of the Order of the Chief of Police revoking her Massage
Business License under Lodi Municipal Code Section 5.32.110
as a letter had been received from Ms. Elkins consenting to
revocation for cause of the subject license.
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PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE APPEAL
RECEIVED FROM JOE (MARK) NEWFIELD REGARDING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDER TO ABATE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4 WEST SIERRA VISTA PLACE,
LODI ISSUED BY JAMES H. SIEMERS, CODE
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, ON APRIL 2, 1992
The City Council continued to November 4, 1992 the public
hearing concerning the appeal received from Joe (Mark)
Newfield regarding Notice of Public Nuisance and Order to
Abate property located at 4 West Sierra Vista Place, Lodi
issued by James H. Siemers, Code Enforcement Officer, on
April 2, 1992.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE APPLICATION
RECEIVED FROM STOCKTON INTERTRANS CORPORATION,
DBA YELLOW CAB, 206 NORTH SUTTER, STOCKTON,
CA TO OPERATE A TAXICAB SERVICE WITHIN
THE CITY OF LODI
RESOLUTION NO. 92-158
CC -50(b) Notice thereof having been published according to law, an
CC -132 affidavit of which publication is on file in the office of
the City Clerk, Mayor Pinkerton called for the Public
Hearing to consider application received from Stockton
Intertrans Corporation, dba Yellow Cab, 206 North Sutter,
Stockton Ca to operate 3 taxicab service within the City of
Lodi.
The City Council was advised that an application to operate
a taxicab service within the City of Lodi has been received
from Stockton Intertrans Corporation, dba Yellow Cab, 206
North Sutter, Stockton, Ca. The application has been
reviewed and contains all information required under
Section 5.24.210 of the Lodi Municipal Code. Pursuant to
the Code, the City Clerk set this matter for public hearing
for the September 16, 1992 Council meeting. The public
hearing has been advertised pursuant to law, and an
affidavit of publication is on file in the City Clerk's
office. The applicants have been duly notified of the date
and time of the hearing.
The Lodi Municipal Code specified that, at the time set for
the hearing regarding the application for such a permit,
the City Council may examine the applicant and all persons
interested in the matter set forth in the application and
shall determine whether or not the public interest,
convenience, and necessity require the issuance of the
permit applied for. If it is found by the City Council
that the public interest, convenience, and necessity
require the issuance of the permit applied for, it shall by
resolution order the City Clerk to issue a permit.
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The code further provides that before a permit is issued by
the City Clerk, the applicant to whom a permit has been
awarded by the City Council shall deliver to the City Clerk
a policy of insurance with appropriate limits naming the
City as additional insured. The applicants have indicated
that they are in the process of securing the required
insurance coverage.
It will also be necessary for the applicants to obtain
driver permits from the Chief of Police prior to being
issued a permit to operate this service. The applicants
are aware of this requirement.
Addressing the City Council regarding the matter and
responding to questions was Mr. J. R. 011er, Special
Projects Managers for Stockton Intertrans Corporation.
There being no other persons wishing to address the City
Council regarding the matter, the public portion of the
hearing was closed.
On motion of Council Member Pennino, Hinchman second, the
City Council adopted Resolution No. 92-158 entitled,
"Resolution Determining that the Public Interest,
Convenience, and Necessity Require the Issuance of a Permit
to Stockton Intertrans Corporation, DBA Yellow Cab, 206
North Sutter, Stockton, California to Operate a Taxicab
Service Within the City of Lodi" and directed the City
Clerk to issue the permit to operate when the liability
insurance requirements and other miscellaneous requirements
have been met.
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE RESTRICTION IMPLEMENTED
ON ALMOND DRIVE, BETWEEN CHEROKEE LANE
AND STOCKTON STREET
RESOLUTION NO. 92-163
CC -45(a) Notice thereof having been published according to law, an
affidavit of which publication is on file in the office of
the City Clerk, Mayor Pinkerton called for the Public
Hearing to consider the implementation of a vehicle weight
limit on Almond Drive, between Cherokee Lane and Stockton
Street.
The City Council was advised that at the June 17, 1992 City
Council meeting, an Almond Drive resident raised concerns
regarding truck travel on Almond Drive.
In the July 1, 1992 Council Communication regarding the
street improvements on Almond Drive, staff noted that when
Century Boulevard is completed between Cherokee Lane and
Stockton Street, trucks may use Century Boulevard via
Highway 99 southbound. However, the Highway 99 northbound
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trucks traveling to Stockton Street may still use Almond
Drive.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Staff counted vehicles and trucks for two three-hour
periods (8-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.) on August 11, 1992. The
results of the survey indicated that trucks make up 4.6V
(westbound) and 3.3$ (eastbound) of the total vehicles on
Almond Drive. The majority of these trucks are two -axle.
In November 1990, similar truck counts were performed by
staff. A comparison of the total counts indicates the
total number of trucks and vehicles on Almond Drive has
increased as shown below:
Daily traffic counts have also increased on Almond Drive,
from 1,840 vehicles in November 1988 to 2,950 vehicles in
March 1992. The increase in westbound truck traffic could
be due to the new industrial buildings on Stockton Street.
It may be more convenient for truck drivers to use the
Cherokee Lane northbound off -ramps to Almond Drive instead
of Harney Lane off -ramps.
Staff did not anticipate the high truck traffic in
designing the structural section. The current structural
section will be weakened with the existing truck traffic
although an overlay is planned for fiscal year 1992/93.
Currently, the only commercial vehicle restriction on
Almond Drive is regarding parking. Based on Lodi Municipal
Code, Section 15.52.050, commercial vehicles cannot park on
Almond Drive unless they are in the process of loading or
unloading. Almond Drive has a posted speed limit of 30 mph
from Stockton Street to Cherokee Lane. Almond Drive is
designed as a minor collector with a curb width of 44 feet.
GENERAL
There are two streets in the city limits that have weight
limits. Commercial vehicles and vehicles over 3 tons
(6,000 lbs.) are prohibited on Holly Drive, and over 5 tons
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Almond
Drive
Truck Count
Summary
Number
Number
Count
of
of
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Truck Distribution
Date -Direction
Trucks
Vehicles
Trucks
2 axles
3 axles 4
axles
5+ axles
Aug.
1992 -WB
31
639
4.63
24/77.42
6/19.35
1/3.23
0.00
Nov.
1990 -WB
9
392
2.24
6/66.67
1/11.11
0.00
2/22.22
Aug.
1992 -EB
19
563
3.26
17/89.47
2/10.53
0.00
0.00
Nov.
1990 -EB
13
374
3.36
9/69.23
3/23.08
0.00
1/ 7.69
Daily traffic counts have also increased on Almond Drive,
from 1,840 vehicles in November 1988 to 2,950 vehicles in
March 1992. The increase in westbound truck traffic could
be due to the new industrial buildings on Stockton Street.
It may be more convenient for truck drivers to use the
Cherokee Lane northbound off -ramps to Almond Drive instead
of Harney Lane off -ramps.
Staff did not anticipate the high truck traffic in
designing the structural section. The current structural
section will be weakened with the existing truck traffic
although an overlay is planned for fiscal year 1992/93.
Currently, the only commercial vehicle restriction on
Almond Drive is regarding parking. Based on Lodi Municipal
Code, Section 15.52.050, commercial vehicles cannot park on
Almond Drive unless they are in the process of loading or
unloading. Almond Drive has a posted speed limit of 30 mph
from Stockton Street to Cherokee Lane. Almond Drive is
designed as a minor collector with a curb width of 44 feet.
GENERAL
There are two streets in the city limits that have weight
limits. Commercial vehicles and vehicles over 3 tons
(6,000 lbs.) are prohibited on Holly Drive, and over 5 tons
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(6,000 lbs.) are prohibited on Holly Drive, and over 5 tons
(10,000 lbs.) are prohibited on Tokay Street, from Stockton
Street to Cherokee Lane.
According to the California vehicle Code, Section 35701,
City Council can establish a vehicle weight limit of any
size. The weight limit should be expressed in pounds. The
gross vehicle weight (GVW) for regular and extended -cab
pickups can range from 5,600-10,000 lbs. Large pickups
(1 -ton rating, those with dual rear wheels) could easily
exceed 10,000 lbs. GVW. The size of utility vans can range
from 7,600-16,000 lbs. GVW. Garbage trucks and public
utility vehicles would be exempt from any weight
restrictions on Almond Drive.
Public Works Director also indicated that the City Council
may want to consider implementing' a commercial vehicle
restriction in the subject area restricting commercial
vehicles over two axles. Mr. Ronsko further suggested the
signing of the subject area and presented a sample of the
proposed signage.
Addressing the City Council regarding the matter were:
a) Stan Harper, 445 East Almond Drive, Lodi;
and
b) Nannette Bagley, 445 Almond Drive, Lodi.
There being no other persons wishing to address the City
Council regarding the matter, the public portion of the
hearing was closed.
On motion of Council Member Hinchman, Sieglock second, the
City Council adopted Resolution No. 92-163 entitled, "A
Resolution of the Lodi City Council Providing for the
Implementation of a Commercial vehicle Restriction on
Almond Drive, Between Cherokee Lane and Stockton Street and
Thereby Amending Traffic Resolution No. 87-163". Further
the City Council approved signing in the subject area as
proposed by staff.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
REALLOCATION FISCAL YEAR 1990-91 TO
GRAFFITI ABATEMENT PROJECT AMENDATORY
ENTITLEMENT STATEMENT
CC -55 The City Council determined that based on information
received from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development that graffiti removal is not eligible under the
regulatory section cited by the City of Lodi in its request
the scheduled public hearing on this subject would not go
forward.
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PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING WEED ABATEMENT
PROCEEDINGS INVOLVING TWO ADDITIONAL
PARCELS WITHIN THE CITY OF LODI
RESOLUTION NO. 92-164
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CC -24(b) Notice thereof having been published according to law, an
CC -300 affidavit of which publication is on file in the office of
the City Clerk, Mayor Pinkerton called for the Public
Hearing regarding Weed Abatement Proceedings involving two
additional parcels within the City of Lodi to allow the
subject property owners having objections to the proposed
removal of weeds to be heard and given due consideration.
The City Council was reminded that at the City Council
meeting of August 19, 1992 it adopted Resolution No. 92-149
- Resolution Declaring Weeds a Public Nuisance and
Initiating Abatement Proceedings On Two Additional Parcels
in the City of Lodi as set forth below:
Parcel 1. 424 South School Street
Owner: Viola O. Fahrner
APN 045-201-0018
Parcel 2. 706 S. Garfield Street
Owner: Maribel Munoz
APN 047-323-0003
Pursuant to State of California Government Code Section
39500 et seq., a Notice to Destroy Weeds and Remove
Rubbish, Refuse, and Dirt, was published, mailed under
Declaration of Mailing to each of the involved property
owners, and posted on the subject properties as determined
by the City Attorney and the Fire Inspector. The purpose
of this public hearing is for property owners having any
objections to the proposed abatement to be heard and given
due consideration.
There being no persons in the audience wishing to address
the City Council regarding the matter, the public portion
of the hearing was closed.
On motion of Council Member Hinchman, Sieglock second, the
City Council adopted Resolution No. 92-164 entitled,
"Resolution Overruling Objections and Proceeding with
Abatement Before the City Council of the City of Lodi in
the Matter of Weed Abatement Proceedings".
PLANNING COMMISSION The City Council was advised that no meeting of the
REPORT Planning Commission had been held since the City Council
received its last report.
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COMMUNICATIONS
(CITY CLERK)
CLAIMS CC -4(c) On recommendation of the City Attorney and Insurance
Consulting Associates, Inc., the City's Contract
Administrator, the City Council on motion of Mayor Pro
Tempore Pennino, Hinchman second, denied the following
claims and referred them back to the City's Contract
Administrator:
a) Evelyn Estrada, Date of loss 8/7/92; and
b) Scott A. Mastel, Date of loss 8/18/92.
ABC LICENSE
APPLICATION
CC -7(f) City Clerk Reimche presented an application for Alcoholic
Beverage Control License for Durward L. Anderson, Jr. and
Norma J. Pacini, the Pan Tree, 26 West Lodi Avenue, Lodi
Off -Sale Beer and Wine, Original License.
REGULAR CALENDAR
REQUEST OF THE NORTH SAN JOAQUIN WATER
CONSERVATION DISTRICT THAT THE CITY JOIN
IN A HEARING BEFORE THE REGIONAL WATER
QUALITY CONTROL BOARD REGARDING WATER
ALLOCATIONS FROM THE MOKELUMNE RIVER
CC -6 The City Council was advised that a request has been
CC -184 received from Stewart Adams, attorney representing the
North San Joaquin Water Conservation District that the City
participate in scheduled hearings before the Regional Water
Quality Control Board. The topic will be water allocations
from the Mokelumne River.
Apparently, the Water Board is considering the request of
the Fish and Game Department to reduce the amount of water
East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) can take from
the Mokelumne in order to protect fish in the river. Mr.
Adams is proposing that the City both provide witnesses for
the hearing and possibly participate financially in the
costs of adjudicating these issues in front of the Regional
Water Board.
Mr. Stewart Adams, Attorney -at -Law representing the North
San Joaquin Water Conservation District addressed the City
Council regarding the matter and responded to questions as
were posed.
Mr. John Newbold, 1098 East Woodbridge Road, Lodi addressed
the City Council regarding the matter.
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On motion of Council Member Sieglock, Snider second, the
City Council approved sending a letter to the State Water
Resources Control Board urging the Board to provide to
North San Joaquin Water Conservation District and the City
of Lodi an assured supplemental supply of surface water
from the Mokelumne River to meet the current and future
needs of our community. Further, the City Council
indicated its desire to adjourn this meeting to Tuesday,
September 22, 1992 at 7:00 a.m. to consider adoption of a
resolution of support in this matter, and authorized Public
Works Director Jack Ronsko to testify on behalf of the City
at a hearing scheduled in November in front of the Regional
Water Quality Control Board.
REPORT ON THE PRESENCE OF GANGS IN THE
CITY OF LODI
CC -16 Mr. Perfecto Munoz, 193 Wilderness Way, Woodbridge
CC -24(b) addressed the City Council regarding the topic of gangs in
the City of Lodi and asked for community support in dealing
with this problem in our community. Mr. Munoz suggested
that a Gang Task Force be created in an effort to help
alleviate this problem in our community. Sgt. Richard Dean
of the Lodi Police Department was in the audience,
addressed the City Council regarding the matter, and
responded to questions regarding the subject as were posed
by the City Council.
Also addressing the City Council regarding the matter were:
a) Mr. Arthur Price, 1053 Port Chelsea Circle,
Lodi; and
b) Mr. Robert Shamrock, 14950 East Manzanita
Way, Lockeford.
Following additional discussion, on motion of Council
Member Pennino, Pinkerton second, Mr. Munoz and Sgt.
Richard Dean were asked to report back to the City Council
at the October 7, 1992 meeting as to what they perceive the
needs of the Task Force will be.
ORDINANCES There were no ordinances presented for adoption.
CLOSED SESSION It was determined that there was no need for a Closed
Session regarding Labor Relations.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the
City Council, Mayor Pinkerton adjourned the meeting at
approximately 9:45 p.m. to Tuesday, September 22, 1992 at
7:00 a.m.
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Alice M. Reimche
City Clerk
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