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CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LODI
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1991
7:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL Present: Council Members - Pennino, Pinkerton,
Sieglock, Snider, and Hinchman (Mayor)
Absent: Council Members - None
Also Present: City Manager Peterson, Assistant City
Manager Glenn, Community Development
Director Schroeder, Public Works Director
Ronsko, City Attorney McNatt, and City Clerk
Reimche
INVOCATION The invocation was given by Pastor Rudy Rodriquez, Lodi
New Life Mission.
PLEDGE OF The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Hinchman.
ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Hinchman presented the following proclamations:
CC -37 a) "National Adult Day Care Center Week";
b) "Rideshare Week";
c) "National Emblem Club Week"; and
d) Proclamation commending City Electric
utility employees on their success in the
Lineman's Rodeo competition.
PRESENTATION FROM CALIFORNIA
JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY
CC -21.1(e) Assistant City Manager Glenn presented a plaque from the
California Joint Powers Risk Management Authority depicting
rebates paid by the Authority to the City of Lodi totaling
$252,592.
MEASURE K FUNDS RECEIVED
CC -7(n) Mr. John Schmidt, the City of Lodi's representative on the
CC -28 Measure K Citizens Advisory Committee presented the City's
initial allocation of Measure K funds to the City Council
in the amount of $110,000.
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PRESENTATION MADE REGARDING
UPCOMING CONSERVATION FAIR
Mr. Bob McMillan, Director of the San Joaquin County Parks
and Recreation Department and other Fair Sponsors made a
brief presentation to the City Council regarding the
upcoming Conservation Fair scheduled to take place on
October 5, 1991. The City of Lodi is also a Fair sponsor.
CONTRIBUTION MADE TO
CRIME STOPPERS, INC.
CC -24(b) The City Council authorized the allocation of $2,000 in
CC -152 Asset Seizure Funds to the Lodi Area Crimestoppers, Inc.
and Mayor Hinchman and Chief of Police Williams made the
appropriate presentation to representatives of that
organization.
CLOSED SESSION REGARDING
PROPOSED LITIGATION AND LITIGATION
At approximately 7:55 p.m., the City Council adjourned to a
CLAIMS CC -21(a) Claims were approved in the amount of $1,492,960.59.
MINUTES The Minutes of August 28, 1991 (Special City Council
Meeting) were approved as written.
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Closed Session regarding the following matters:
CC -200(d)
a) Proposed litigation - City of Lodi v.
Dow
Chemical Company, et al; and
CC -200(d)
b) Litigation - Fischer v. City of Lodi.
The City Council reconvened in regular session
at
approximately 8:25 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
In accordance with report and recommendation of the City
Manager, Council, on motion of Council Member
Snider, Pennino second, approved the following items
hereinafter set forth.
Agenda item #E-4 entitled, "Plans and specifications
and
advertisement for bids of DBCP Treatment Unit at Well
#16,
Century Boulevard and WID Canal" was removed from
the
Consent Calendar and discussed and acted upon under
the
Regular Calendar.
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CLAIMS CC -21(a) Claims were approved in the amount of $1,492,960.59.
MINUTES The Minutes of August 28, 1991 (Special City Council
Meeting) were approved as written.
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ANNUAL INVESTMENT POLICY AND
INTERNAL CONTROL GUIDELINES ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. 91-175
CC -21(a) The City Council adopted Resolution No. 91-175 approving
CC -300 the City's annual investment policy and internal control
guidelines.
Section 53601 of the California Government Code requires
the City Council to annually review and adopt the City's
investment policy. This policy was first reviewed and
approved by the City Council on October 1985. It is in
compliance with state laws governing the investment of
local agency funds and provides internal control guidelines
to protect the funds of the City from misappropriation,
speculation, and fraud.
Additionally, this policy is annually reviewed by the
City's audit firm (KPMG Peat Marwick) and has been found to
be in compliance with Government Code.
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
BLAKELY PARK RESTROOM REMODEL
APPROVED
CC -21.1(a) The City Council approved the plans and specifications for
Blakely Park Restroom Remodel and authorized the
advertising for bids.
This project will renovate
Blakely Park by replacing
pitched roof and providing
Community Development Block
finance this project.
PURCHASE OF DIAL -A -RIDE
VEHICLE APPROVED
RESOLUTION NO. 91-176
the deteriorated restroom in
the existing flat roof with a
handicap accessibility inside.
Grant Funds will be used to
CC -12(d) The City Council adopted Resolution No. 91-176 approving
CC -300 the purchase of a station wagon for Dial -A -Ride from
Sanborn Chevrolet, Inc., Lodi, California in the amount of
$18,451.61.
Funds to purchase the station wagon were approved in the
1991-92 budget and specifications and advertisement for
bids were approved by the City Council on August 21, 1991.
Bids were opened on September 3, 1991 and one bid with no
alternate bid was received. The originally budgeted amount
was $17,500. The difference of $975.61 between that amount
and the bid received is due to the increase in cost for a
1992 model and the increase in sales tax.
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PURCHASE OF THREE PICKUP TRUCKS
FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
APPROVED
RESOLUTION NO. 91-177
CC -12(d) The City Council adopted Resolution No. 91-177 awarding the
CC -300 purchase of three pickup trucks for the Community
Development Department from Sanborn Chevrolet, Inc., Lodi,
California for the amount of $37,655.73.
Funds to purchase the three pickup trucks were approved in
the 1991-92 budget and specifications and advertisement for
bids were approved by the City Council on August 21, 1991.
Bids were opened on September 3, 1991 and one bid was
received.
PURCHASE OF HEWLETT-PACKARD
MICROCOMPUTER SYSTEM FOR THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
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RESOLUTION NO. 91-178
CC -12(d) The City Council adopted Resolution No. 91-178 awarding the
CC -300 purchase of a Hewlett-Packard microcomputer system with
peripherals, for use in the Community Developmept
Department, to the low bidder, Omnivar Company of
Sacramento, in the amount of $23,756.72.
On August 7, 1991, the City Council approved specifications
and authorized advertisement for bids for five
Hewlett-Packard microcomputers, two HP LaserJet III
printers, various memory upgrades, adapters, cables, and
numeric coprocessors.
Bids were opened on September 4, 1991. The results are
shown on the following page:
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' BIDDERS: OMNIVAR, SACRAMENTO
HALLMARK ELECTRONICS, ROCKLIN
ONLINE CONNECTING POINT, STOCKTON
ENTRE COMPUTER CENTER, NORTH HIGHLANDS
BIDDERS INDICATE ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE DIRECTLY FROM HEYLS-7-PACKARD.
RECOMMENDED ORDER CONSISTS OF UNDERLINED ITEMS.
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BID
SUMMARY
HENLETT-PACKARO 31CR000MPUTERS, JRINTERS, AND
ACCESSORIES
BIO OPENING:
SEPTEMBER 4, 1991
320DERS:'
OMNIVAR
HALLMARK
ONLINE
SNTRE
ITEMS/DESCRIPTIONS
(UNIT PRICES)
BASE BID:
'
3 EA
HP 80386/25 MODEL 80 PC
53.309.00
53,390.00
53,492.00
53,818.00
2 EA
HP OS/16S MODEL 47 PC
1.774.00
1,870.00
2,049.00
2,174.00
2 EA
2MB MEMORY UPGRADE FOR OS/16S
205.00
205.00
208.00
219.00
4 EA
2MB MEMORY UPGRADE FOR 386/25
205.00
205.00
208.00
219.00
5 EA
MS-DOS 5.0
80.00
89.00
95.00
95.00
5 EA
14" VGA COLOR MONITOR
489.00
519.00
449.00
477.00
2 EA
LASERJET III PRINTER
1,479.00
1,525.00
1,545.00
1,549.00
2 EA
SHARESPOOL FOR LASERJET III
550.00"
N8"
N8''
NO-
S EA
SHARESPOOL ADAPTERS
22.00"
NB*'
N8"'
NB"
5 EA
SHARESPOOL PRINTER CABLES
8.55"
NB^
N8"
NB's
2 EA
NUMERIC COPROCESSOR FOR OS/16S
462.00
487.00
476.00
416.00
3 EA
NUMERIC COPROCESSOR FOR 386/25
815.00
860.00
840.00
890.00
TERNATE ACCESSORIES:
4 EA
2M8 MEMORY UPGRAOE FOR OS/16S
110.00
120.00
Na
120.00
4 EA
2MB MEMORY UPGRADE FOR 80386/25
140.00
120.00
N8
120.00
2 EA
PRINT SHARE BOARD FOR LASERJET III
390.00
345.00
396.00
395.00
5 EA
ADAPTERS FOR PRINT SHARE BOARD
15.00
N8"
16.00
7.50
5 EA
PRINTER CABLES
6.u0
NB^
20.00
10.00
2 EA
NUMERIC COPROCESSOR FOR OS -16S
135.00
160.00
NB
139.00
3 EA
NUMERIC COPROCESSOR FOR 80386/25
2 i5.•)0
.240.00
Na
225.90
5 EA
14" SUPER VGA MONITOR
425.00
390.00
N8
399.00
5 EA
SUPER VGA GRAPHICS CARD
122.00
137.00
M8
149.00
' BIDDERS: OMNIVAR, SACRAMENTO
HALLMARK ELECTRONICS, ROCKLIN
ONLINE CONNECTING POINT, STOCKTON
ENTRE COMPUTER CENTER, NORTH HIGHLANDS
BIDDERS INDICATE ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE DIRECTLY FROM HEYLS-7-PACKARD.
RECOMMENDED ORDER CONSISTS OF UNDERLINED ITEMS.
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Each bidder submitted a proposal which included a base bid
(consisting of computers, printers, and accessories), and
an alternate bid for accessories (allowing the bidder to
offer equivalent, and potentially lower-cost alternatives
to accessories included in the base bid).
Three of the computers will be used by the Planning
Division for running AutoCad and for creating demographic
and statistical spreadsheets. The other two units will be
used by the Building Division to determine structural
calculations, and building, plumbing, mechanical, energy,
and electrical code compliance.
With this purchase, the Department will achieve
compatibility and standardization with Public Works in the
use of Hewlett-Packard computers, allowing both departments
to operate within a network environment.
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC
SIGNAL AND LIGHTING INSTALLATION AT
KETTLEMAN LANE/MILLS AVENUE, HUTCHINS
STREET/VINE STREET, CHURCH STREET/PINE
STREET, CHURCH STREET/WALNUT STREET,
CHURCH STREET/OAK STREET, CHURCH
STREET/ELM STREET
RESOLUTION NO. 91-179
CC -12(a) The City Council adopted Resolution No. 91-179 awarding
CC -300 the contract for Traffic Signal and Lighting Installation
at Kettleman Lane/Mills Avenue, Hutchins Street/Vine
Street, Church Street/Pine Street, Church Street/Walnut
Street, Church Street/Oak Street, Church Street/Elm Street
to Collins Electric in the amount of $247,798.00 and
appropriated all remaining FAU funds and an additional
$15,000.00 from the Gas Tax Fund to complete the project.
This project includes the installation of traffic signals
at the intersections of Kettleman Lane/Mills Avenue and
Hutchins Street/Vine Street. The intersection of Church
Street and Pine Street will be modified so that it is fully
actuated and the intersections of Church Street/Walnut
Street, Oak Street and Elm Street will be modified with
side street actuation.
The FAU appropriation is approximately $206,000.00. Any
remaining funds from other FAU projects will also be
transferred to this account.
Plans and specifications
July 31, 1991. The City
for this project:
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for this project were approved on
received the following four bids
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Bidder
Engineer's Estimate
Collins Electric
M & M Electric
Richard Heaps
Steiny & Co.
Location Bid
$275,359.60
Stockton $247,798.00
Sacramento $253,969.00
Sacramento $264,125.00
Vallejo $268,127.50
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR WATER
MAIN RELOCATION, 360 SOUTH CHEROKEE
LANE, LODI APPROVED
CC -90 The City Council approved the Improvement Agreement for
relocation of an existing water main at 360 South Cherokee
Lane and directed the City Manager and City Clerk to
execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
The developers, Cherokee Retail Association, have submitted
a final parcel map to the City for approval. Current plans
call for the construction of an Orchard Supply Hardware
Store on Parcel 2. In order to accommodate this
construction, an existing 8 -inch water main located in the
10 -foot public utility easement on Parcel 2 will have to be
abandoned and relocated. The developer has furnished the
City with the improvement plans, the necessary easement
agreements, guarantees, insurance certificates, and fees
for the water main relocation.
ORDINANCE INTRODUCED AUTHORIZING
DELIVERY OF UNCLAIMED BICYCLES AND
TOYS FOR "THE MAYOR'S ANNUAL CHILD
SHARE PROGRAM"
ORDINANCE NO. 1523 INTRODUCED
CC -6 Last year, the Lodi Service Center, working in conjunction
with the Lodi Salvation Army Service Extension Committee
requested and received all unclaimed bicycles and toys held
by the Lodi Police Department, in lieu of selling them at
auction. This program is known as "The Mayor's Annual
Holiday Child Share Program". The items were distributed
to underprivileged children.
A similar request has been made again this year. If the
Council deems it appropriate, Welfare and Institutions Code
§217 can be utilized to authorize delivery of the toys and
bicycles to these organizations for distribution.
The City Council introduced Ordinance No. 1523 entitled,
"An Ordinance of the Lodi City Council Authorizing Delivery
of Unclaimed Bicycles and Toys for the Mayor's Annual
Holiday Child Share Program".
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COMMENTS BY CITY
COUNCIL MEMBERS The following comments were received under the "Comments by
City Council Members" segment of the agenda:
RECOGNITION OF CONSERVATION
EFFORTS BY CITIZENS URGED
CC -183(d) Mayor Hinchman advised the City Council that he had
received a letter suggesting that the City give positive
recognition of citizens' efforts to conserve water.
RETENTION OF CLASS 3 FIRE
RATING BY CITY OF LODI APPLAUDED
CC -112
Mayor Hinchman advised that the
City of
Lodi had just
received word that it has retained
its Class
3 fire rating
and acknowledged the efforts of
the Fire
Department and
other City departments responsible
for the
City receiving
this very favorable rating.
REQUEST TO INCLUDE
COUNTY
REPRESENTATIVES IN
FUTURE
DISCUSSION REGARDING THE
MOKELUMNE RIVER
CC -16
Council Member Snider asked that
when the
subject of the
CC -184
Mokelumne River is agendized for
a future City Council
meeting that representatives of the County
be included in
this discussion.
COMMUNITY URGED TO ATTEND
LODI GRAPE AND WINE FESTIVAL
Mayor Hinchman urged all citizens of this community to
attend the Annual Lodi Grape Festival and Harvest Fair
being held September 19-22, 1991.
INQUIRY REGARDING SECURITY
GUARD AT GREYHOUND BUS DEPOT
WHEN IT IS CLOSED
CC -16 Following an inquiry by Council Member Pennino, he was
CC -50(b) advised that Greyhound Bus Lines is not required to have a
security guard on duty when the depot is closed.
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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VFW REQUESTS PERMISSION TO
PLACE PATRIOTIC RIBBONS AROUND
TREES IN DOWNTOWN AREA
CC -6 Mr. Harold Klein, speaking on behalf of the Veterans of
CC -70 Foreign Wars, Lodi Post 1968 requested permission to place
patriotic ribbons around trees in the downtown area from
September 20, 1991 through September 28, 1991 in
remembrance of those who have given their lives and those
who are missing in action in the service of their Country.
Mr. Klein was asked to contact the Public Works Department
to obtain a no -cost Encroachment Permit.
CONCERNS EXPRESSED REGARDING
INTERSECTION OF HALE ROAD AND
CHEROKEE LANE
CC -16 Regina Ortiz, 621 East Hale, Road, Lodi; Muzaffar Kahn, 439
CC -45(a) Murray Street, Lodi; Marla Donovan, 827 Lloyd Street, Lodi;
CC -48(a) and Kathy Ramirez, 621 Hale Road, Apt. 19, Lodi addressed
CC -48(b) the City Council expressing their concerns regarding the
intersection of Hale and Cherokee Lane and asked that
Council do whatever is necessary to make this a safer
intersection for pedestrians to cross.
It was pointed out that the agenda for the Shirtsleeve
Session of October 8, 1991 is a tour of Cherokee Lane, at
which time the City Council will review the matter.
COMPLAINTS RECEIVED REGARDING
INSTALLATION OF A SCOREBOARD
AT KOFU PARK
CC -16 Clifford Nitschke, 62 South Corinth Avenue, Lodi; Erwin
CC -27(c) Rall, 1401 Cardinal Street, Lodi; and Gary Long, 1339
Cardinal Street, Lodi addressed the City Council
complaining about the recent installation of a scoreboard
at Kofu Park. The matter was referred to staff.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PREZONING OF 1081 EAST STATE
ROUTE 12 (COUNTY ADDRESS) AKA
APN 027-040-14 FROM GA -40,
GENERAL AGRICULTURE TO C -S
COMMERCIAL SHOPPING CENTER
ORDINANCE NO. 1524
CC -53(a) Council Member Snider asked to abstain on the following
CC -149 matter because of a possible conflict of interest.
Notice thereof having been published according to law, an
affidavit of which publication is on file in the office of
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the City Clerk, Mayor Hinchman called for the public
hearing to consider the Planning Commission's
recommendation to approve the request of Browman
Development Company on behalf of Manuel A. and Jane Hughes
to prezone 1081 East State Route 12 (County address) AKA
APN 027-040-14 from GA -40, General Agriculture to C -S,
Commercial Shopping Center.
Community Development Director Schroeder introduced the
matter advising that at its meeting of September 4, 1991
the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 1520 which
prezoned 801 East State Route 12 (APN 027-040-30) and 901
East State Route 12 (APN 027-040-29) (i.e. northeast corner
of Kettleman Lane and Lower Sacramento Road) to C -S,
Commercial Shopping as requested by A. and 0. Anagnos, et
al and Charles A. Wentland.
The request of Browman Development Co. is to add the
approximately one acre Hughes parcel to the
Anagnos-Wentland development. The Hughes parcel contains a
single-family residence.
Mr. Schroeder presented a diagram of the subject area and
responded to questions as were posed by members of the City
Council.
Speaking in support of the recommendation was
Attorney -at -Law Ron Stein representing the proponents of
the matter.
There being no other persons in the audience wishing to
speak on the matter, the public portion of the hearing was
closed.
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Pinkerton, Pennino second,
the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 1524 entitled,
"An Ordinance of the Lodi City Council Amending the
Official District map of the City of Lodi and Thereby
Prezoning the Approximately One Acre Parcel Located at 1081
East State Route 12 (County Address) AKA APN 027-040-14
from GA -40, General Agriculture to C -S, Commercial Shopping
Center".
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes:
Council
Members
- Pennino, Pinkerton, Sieglock
and Hinchman (Mayor)
Noes:
Council
Members
- None
Abstain:
Council
Members
- Snider
Absent:
Council
Members
- None
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PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING NOTICE
OF PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ABATEMENT
ORDER - 217 EAST LOCKEFORD STREET, LODI
CC -24(c) Notice thereof having been published according to law, an
affidavit of which publication is on file in the office of
the City Clerk, Mayor Hinchman called for the public
hearing regarding the appeal of Notice of Public Nuisance
and Abatement Order dated August 15, 1991 regarding
property located at 217 East Lockeford Street, Lodi.
Community Development Director Kahn advised the City
Council that on August 15, 1991 the Fire Department issued
a Notice of Public Nuisance and Order to Abate for a
structure located at 217 East Lockeford, Lodi. This Notice
was the result of an inspection and determination made by
the Fire Marshal that the building was a dangerous building
as defined in the Uniform Code for the Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings.
Attorney -at -Law John C. Pyle, who is representing Mr.
Muzaffar Kahn, the owner of the property, contacted the
Fire Marshal and indicated that Mr. Kahn was in agreement
that the building showed signs of instability. During this
conversation, Mr. Pyle conveyed that Mr. Kahn was
considering the removal of the second story in hopes of
saving the first story. Mr. Pyle indicated that because
the provisions of the Notice of Public Nuisance and Order
to Abate did not allow Mr. Kahn sufficient time to evaluate
the alternatives, he would file an appeal.
The Fire Marshal advised Mr. Pyle to have Mr. Kahn contact
the Building Department and arrange for a special
inspection in order to determine the feasibility of saving
the structure by removal of the second story. As of
September 6, 1991, there has been no request for such an
inspection by Mr. Kahn or Mr. Pyle.
On September 9, 1991, the Fire Marshal requested that the
Building Department inspect the building to determine if
the building can be saved by removal of the second story.
Building Inspector Jim Siemers conducted the inspection and
determined that the reason the building had shifted was
because the second story is supported by an interior wall
having no foundation and the second story floor joist were
installed in a manner that would allow them to rotate. Mr.
Siemers stated that if the first story was to be saved,
that a foundation would be required and that architectural
and structural engineering plans would be required.
The Fire Department is agreeable to any solution that
abates or corrects the substandard and hazardous condition.
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Mr. Schroeder also presented slides depicting the
deficiencies of the subject property.
Speaking on behalf of the appeal were:
1) Mr. John Pyle, Attorney -at -Law, 104 North
School Street, Suite 209, Lodi; and
2) Mr. Muzaffar Khan, 439 Murray Street, Lodi.
Speaking against the appeal was Virginia Lahr, 311 East Elm
Street, Lodi.
There being no other persons wishing to address the Council
regarding the matter, Mayor Hinchman closed the public
hearing.
Following discussion with questions being directed to staff
and to those who had given testimony, the City Council, on
motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Pinkerton, Hinchman second,
denied the appeal.
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PLANNING COMMISSION City Manager Peterson presented the following Planning
REPORT Commission Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of
September 9, 1991:
CC -35 The Planning Commission -
ITEMS OF INTEREST
a. Took the following actions on requests of California Waste
Recycling System, Inc.:
1. Conditionally approved a Use Permit to
operate a recycling processing center and
truck terminal at 400 South Beckman Road in
an area zoned M-2, Heavy Industrial.
2. Certified the filing of a Negative
Declaration by the Community Development
Director as adequate environmental
documentation on the above project.
b. Conditionally approved the request of Dillon Engineers n
behalf of Interlake Inc., DBA Lodi Fab Industries, Inc. for
a lot line adjustment between 903 and 1030 South Sacramento
Street in an area zoned M-2, Heavy Industrial.
C. Conditionally approved the request of Lodi Development Inc.
to create two lots from one lot at 2480 Maggio Circle in an
area zoned M-2, Heavy Industrial.
d. Conditionally approved the request of J. Jeffrey Kirst for
a resubdivision of the parcels at 2410 Cochran Road and 814
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405'
V
South Community Drive (a portion of Alder Place
Subdivision) in an area zoned R -CP,
Residential -Commercial -Professional.
e. 1. Denied the request of Jim Jacobson on behalf
of KJK Partnership to reduce the required
sideyard setback for a dwelling from 5 feet
to 4 feet and to reduce the required lot
width from 40 feet to 32 feet at 720 North
Pleasant Avenue in an area zoned R -1E,
Residential Single -Family - Eastside.
2. The applicant withdrew a related tentative
map request for this property.
f. Conditionally approved the request of Donald Dalrymple to
reduce the rearyard setback to permit an addition to an
existing garage at 708 West Alicante Drive in an area zoned
R-2, Single -Family Residential.
g. Conditionally approved the request of Baumbach & Piazza
Engineers to reduce the frontyard setbacks on Lots 6, 7, 8
and 14 at 2041 South Cherokee Lane (a portion of Century
Park Unit No. 3) in an area zoned PD(19), Planned
Development District No. 19.
h.
Conditionally approved the request of Claude C.
Wood Co.
for a 16 -month
extension of a Use Permit for a
temporary
office trailer
located at 636 East Lockeford Street in an
area zoned M-2,
Heavy Industrial.
COMMUNICATIONS
(CITY CLERK)
CLAIMS CC -4(c)
On motion of
Mayor Hinchman, Pennino second,
the City
Council denied
the following claims and referred
them back
to the City's
Contract Administrator, Insurance
Consulting
Associates, Inc.:
a) Gary G. Brandt, Date of loss, 7/21/91;
b) Norris J. Peterson, Date of loss 7/18/91;
and
c) Frank Stoaks, Date of loss 7/20/91.
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REGULAR CALENDAR
INTRODUCTION OF "RIGHT TO FARM"
ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE NO. 1519
CC -6 The City Council was advised that this matter has been
CC -27(a) continued from the August 21, 1991 Council meeting at the
CC -149 request of the Lodi Board of Realtors. At that time, Alan
Baker, spokesperson for the organization indicated that he
had not had sufficient opportunity for input from realtors
to take a formal position.
One of the main points of concern discussed at the previous
meeting was whether the ordinance should apply to all
property in the City or be limited to areas in closer
proximity to farming operations. The City Attorney
presented a draft which contains language applicable to all
parts of town. However, if the Council desires, Section
8.18.020 (3) could be amended to read as follows:
"Property" shall mean any real property
inside the City Limits of Lodi located
within 500 feet of any agriculturally -zoned
property, whether such agricultural property
is located inside the City Limits or not.
While this approach would still require that the boundaries
of the ordinance's applicability be redrawn with each
annexation, it would be a fairly easy process to do if
based on agricultural "zoning" instead of agricultural
"use".
The following information was provided by the City Attorney
at the August 21, 1991 City Council meeting regarding this
matter.
On July 2, 1991, the City Council at a shirtsleeve session
considered the first draft of a "Right To Farm" ordinance.
The purpose of this type of ordinance is to discourage
nuisance lawsuits against farming operations brought by
other property owners or tenants. This would be
accomplished by requiring notice and disclosure of
agricultural operations when property is bought and/or
sold. Similar ordinances are now in place in other cities
such as Manteca and Stockton.
Such an ordinance was first proposed by the Mayor's Task
Force on Measure A in its July 1987 report. That proposal
was made a part of the Conservation Element (Page 7-4) of
the recently adopted General Plan wherein it was stated:
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Continued September 18, 1991
"The City shall
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11
The draft ordinance has been modified as suggested at the
shirtsleeve session to make it clear that it would apply to
all property located within the City, not just that which
is adjacent to agricultural land. In retrospect, this may
be the better approach since it could be difficult to
otherwise determine which properties were or were not
subject to the disclosure requirements.
As further directed by the City Council, the draft
ordinance was provided to the Farm Bureau of San Joaquin
County and to the Lodi Board of Realtors for comment. The
Farm Bureau endorses the ordinance, while the real estate
industry is less favorable. It was suggested by real
estate broker Ben Schaffer that if the ordinance is to be
adopted, it be modified to specify that it applies only to
(for example) properties "within five hundred feet of" or
"abutting" present agricultural operations.
One drawback to this latter approach is that the boundaries
of its applicability would be continually changing as
parcels of agricultural land develop. However, any of
these approaches appear feasible.
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actually requires
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document would b
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exists.
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permit file. Admittedly,
paperwork burden than now
Addressing the City Council regarding the matter were:
a) Rose Marie Mendonca, 18437 East Collier
Road, Lodi; and
b) Ken Boyd, Schaffer, Suess, and Boyd
Realtors, 114 North Church Street, Lodi.
Following discussion with questions being directed to the
City Attorney and to those who had addressed the City
Council on the matter, the City Council on motion of
Council Member Sieglock, Hinchman second, introduced
Ordinance No. 1519 entitled, "An Ordinance of the Lodi City
Council Adding Chapter 8.18 to the Lodi Municipal Code
Regarding Notice of Agricultural Operations Affecting Other
Property". The motion carried by unanimous vote of the
City Council.
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408
V Continued September 18, 1991
APPEAL OF OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENT
REQUIREMENT FOR 642 NORTH CLUFF AVENUE
CC -6 The City Council was advised that on June 18, 1991,
CC -44 Construction Application #3534 was submitted for the
construction of a cellular communications tower at 642
North Cluff Avenue, Lodi, California. This parcel is zoned
industrial and is currently occupied by a single-family
dwelling. The tower was to be erected on a 30 x 45 foot
plot in the southeast corner of the parcel. The plot was
leased by Cellular One from the homeowners, Mr. and Mrs.
Theron Kettelman. Access to the leased plot would be
provided by an existing driveway on the north side of the
dwelling.
The Public Works Department issued comments on the
construction application on July 11, 1991. A copy of those
comments were presented for Council's review. Since the
value of the proposed improvements was greater than
$14,100, off-site improvements were required pursuant to
Chapter 15.44 of the Lodi Municipal Code.
An appeal to the off-site improvement requirements has been
received from Cellular One on behalf of the Kettelmans.
Discussions between Mr.
staff indicate they a
sidewalk repairs and p
like the requirement o -
system waived. This
requirements for septic
fees.
Fred Wink of Cellular One and City
e willing to make the requested
y the storm drain fees, but would
connecting to the sanitary sewer
would also eliminate the related
tank abandonment and reimbursement
Mr. Jeff Stern, representing Cellular One, 1750 Howe
Avenue, Sacramento, California addressed the City Council
speaking on behalf of the appeal. Mr. Stern responded to
questions as were posed by members of the Lodi City Council.
Following discussion, on motion of Council Member Snider,
Sieglock second, the City Council granted the appeal of the
off-site improvement requirement of connecting to the
sanitary sewer system at 642 North Cluff Avenue, Lodi.
This would also eliminate the related requirements for
septic tank abandonment and reimbursement fees.
Cellular One has agreed to make the requested sidewalk
repairs and pay the storm drain fees.
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Continued September 18, 1991 409
"NO PARKING" ZONE PROPOSED ON
SACRAMENTO STREET, LODI AVENUE
TO TOKAY STREET AND NARROW STREET
STUDY
CC -48(a) The City Council was advised that at a past meeting, the
City Council requested the Public Works Department study
Sacramento Street from Lodi Avenue to Tokay Street for a
"no parking" zone due to the narrow street width. During
this discussion it was indicated that this request should
be considered in comparison to other narrow streets.
The problems generally associated with narrow streets are
congestion and accidents. Congestion occurs when vehicles
parked on -street create travel ways that are insufficient
in width to allow opposing traffic to pass each other
simultaneously. On short streets with low volumes this
rarely occurs. This congestion worsens as traffic volumes
and block lengths increase. Mid block accidents that occur
under narrow street conditions are usually sideswiping and
rear ending of parked vehicles as well as backing accidents
from private driveways. (Intersection accidents are not
considered here.)
The following study included all two-way streets with a
width of 30 feet or less. This width does not provide
sufficient room for two parking and travel lanes. Street
widths indicated in this study are between gutter toes
(actual pavement width) as these dimensions are readily
available from the pavement maintenance database.
Curb -to -curb widths would generally add 2.5 feet to these
toe -to -toe widths. Existing one-way streets are shown for
information only. For clarity, these areas have been
grouped into areas one through five. In addition to street
widths, the existing conditions in the area, available
accident data and traffic volumes were also considered in
the study. As a reference point, the City's Design
Standards call for a minimum curb -to -curb width of 34 feet
for cul-de-sac streets and other minor streets with a daily
traffic of 500 vehicles or less.
Existing Conditions
Land use on these streets, with the exception of portions
of School Street and Sacramento Street, is primarily
residential. Land use on School Street from Lodi Avenue
to Chestnut Street is commercial. Land use on Sacramento
Street from Lodi Avenue to Tokay Street is a mix of
commercial, industrial and residential.
The speed limit on all of the streets in this study is 25
mph. Daily traffic volume ranges on these streets are
shown on the appropriate exhibits. At locations where
volumes are not known, estimates have been provided.
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4 1 O Continued September 18, 1991
\4'
° Accident History
Available accident records, from 1987 through June 1991,
indicate that in some areas narrow street conditions are
contributing to types of accidents not normally found on
streets of greater widths. The types of accidents
observed related to narrow streets are parked vehicles
being sideswiped or rear ended and broadsided by vehicles
backing unsafely from private driveways. A few head-on
accidents were also observed. A breakdown of accidents
related to narrow street widths by area is shown below.
*This does not include accidents on Lee Avenue and Pleasant Avenue since
they are already one-way.
Note that these are totals for the subarea. Since area
five is much larger and has more streets, the totals are
higher. Based on Exhibits B through F presented for study,
the most accidents are occurring on streets with higher
volumes. Although on -street parking was not quantified, it
is known that it is high in the southeast (area five).
There are basically two alternatives to improve the overall
traffic circulation on narrow streets. Both alternatives
will require the removal of some on -street parking. The
alternatives and their advantages and disadvantages are
described below.
ALTERNATIVE A - Continued two-way traffic movement with
the removal of on -street parking from one or both sides
depending on street width.
Advantages.
:
Shy ouid reduce congestion
° Should reduce certain accidents (side swipe, head-on,
intersection)
° Does not alter traffic patterns
Improved sight distance at intersections and driveways
Disadvantages:
Eliminates on -street parking (residents and businesses
may oppose)
° May increase speeds
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Accident Type
Area
Sideswi a/Rear-end
Unsafe Backing
Head-on
Total
T—
10
2
1
—n-
2
8
3
0
11*
3
0
0
0
0
4
0
2
0
2
5
42
23
1
66
Total
60
30
2
92
*This does not include accidents on Lee Avenue and Pleasant Avenue since
they are already one-way.
Note that these are totals for the subarea. Since area
five is much larger and has more streets, the totals are
higher. Based on Exhibits B through F presented for study,
the most accidents are occurring on streets with higher
volumes. Although on -street parking was not quantified, it
is known that it is high in the southeast (area five).
There are basically two alternatives to improve the overall
traffic circulation on narrow streets. Both alternatives
will require the removal of some on -street parking. The
alternatives and their advantages and disadvantages are
described below.
ALTERNATIVE A - Continued two-way traffic movement with
the removal of on -street parking from one or both sides
depending on street width.
Advantages.
:
Shy ouid reduce congestion
° Should reduce certain accidents (side swipe, head-on,
intersection)
° Does not alter traffic patterns
Improved sight distance at intersections and driveways
Disadvantages:
Eliminates on -street parking (residents and businesses
may oppose)
° May increase speeds
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Continued September 18, 1991 411
Cost of additional "no parking" signing
May increase speed -related accidents (although the net
change should be a decrease in accidents)
ALTERNATIVE B - One-way traffic movement with some
removal of on -street parking required depending on street
width. One-way streets should be implemented at locations
with two or more parallel streets.
Advantages:
Should hould reduce congestion
° Allows on -street parking for street widths greater than
26 feet
° No opposing traffic conflict
° Should reduce vehicle/pedestrian conflicts
° Should reduce accidents (head-on, pedestrian,
intersection)
° Improved sight distance at intersections and driveways
Disadvantages:
May a iminate on -street parking for street widths less
than 26 feet
° Alters traffic patterns
° Confusion for nonresidents
° Disregard of signing (especially in low volume areas)
° May increase speeds and speed related accidents
° May increase emergency vehicle response time
° Increases travel time and distance, fuel consumption,
etc.
° Additional cost for signing
In 1985 a public hearing was held regarding a proposed
one-way street system in the cannery area. No action was
taken by Council at that time. If Council chooses to set a
public hearing regarding this matter, a thorough study
should be prepared for all the areas specified by Council.
The study will include a proposed layout, survey of on- and
off-street parking, costs relating to necessary
modifications, detailed land use, and other applicable
data. In addition, affected agencies such as the Fire and
Police Departments will be asked for their response on this
matter. Staff recommends that the study be limited to
areas with accident problems. This would be a significant
staff effort and the time frame priority should be
discussed.
Sacramento Street
From an accident standpoint, Sacramento Street between Lodi
Avenue and Tokay Street is no worse than at least six other
streets included in this study. One significant difference
is the adjacent land use. Eliminating parking on the east
side would not affect any residences. The land use on the
east side consists of mostly industrial uses, Maple Street
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241
LContinued September 18, 1991
Square and two residences. Appropriate notification is
being made such that Council may take action on this street
at the September 18 meeting.
Addressing the City Council regarding the matter were:
a) Traver Martin, 712 South Hutchins Street,
Lodi;
b) Phil Muller, 1400 Edgewood Drive, Lodi; and
c) Jim Monroe, 1775 Kennison, Lodi.
Following discussion with questions being directed to staff
and to those who had given testimony, the City Council on
motion of Council Member Snider, Pinkerton second,
determined to take no action on the matter.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR CITY'S
TELEPHONE SYSTEM UPGRADE APPROVED
r CC -6 The City Council was advised that the Request for Proposal
CC -12(d) for the City's telephone system upgrade, as prepared by
CC -47 Northern California Communications Network, will provide
the equipment and services necessary to upgrade the City's
telephone system to a much needed capacity. Items to be
bid upon include the following.
. upgrade main switch in the Public Safety Building;
. install a new PBX at the Municipal Service
Center;
• voice mail;
. key systems for White Slough, Parks & Recreation,
and Hutchins Street Square; and
. maintenance contract for entire phone system
Following discussion with questions being directed to
staff, the City Council, on motion of Council Member
Pennino, Sieglock second, approved the Request for Proposal
for the City's telephone system upgrade and authorized
dissemination of the Request for Proposal to interested
parties.
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR BIDS
OF DBCP TREATMENT UNIT AT WELL #16,
CENTURY BOULEVARD AND WID CANAL APPROVED
CC -12.1(c) The City Council was advised that this project will install
a state mandated granular activated carbon (GAC) filter
system at Well #16. This filter system will remove DBCP to
levels established in the state safe drinking water
standards.
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Continued September 18, 1991
4.13
The State Department of Health Services has given the City
of Lodi an April 1992 deadline to have one filter system
installed and in operation. The design of the remaining
filter units for the other "contaminated" wells will begin
after the first system is in operation.
On motion of Mayor Hinchman, Pinkerton second, the City
Council approved the plans and specifications for DBCP
Treatment Unit at Well #16, Century Boulevard and WID
Canal, and authorized advertising of bids thereon.
Public Works Director Ronsko provided the City Council with
an update to remove DBCP to levels established in the State
Safe Drinking Water Standards, new regulations being
imposed, and the status of various wells in the City of
Lodi.
ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE PREZONING 801 EAST STATE
ROUTE 12 AND 901 EAST STATE ROUTE 12
FROM GA -40 TO C -S
ORDINANCE NO. 1520 ADOPTED
CC -53(a) Council Member Snider abstained from discussion and voting
CC -149 on this matter, because of a possible conflict of interest.
Ordinance No. 1520 entitled, "An Ordinance of the Lodi City
Council Amending the Official District Map of the City of
Lodi and Thereby Prezoning the Parcels at 801 East State
Route 12 (APN 027-040-30) and 901 East State Route 12 (APN
027-040) (i. e. Northeast Corner of Kettleman Lane and
Lower Sacramento Road) from GA -40, Agriculture to C -S,
Commercial Shopping Center" having been introduced at a
regular meeting of the Lodi City Council held September 4,
1991 was brought up for passage on motion of Mayor Pro
Tempore Pinkerton, Hinchman second. Second reading of the
ordinance was omitted after reading by title, and the
ordinance was then adopted and ordered to print by the
following vote:
Ayes:
Council
Members
- Pennino, Pinkerton, Sieglock,
and Hinchman (Mayor)
Noes:
Council
Members
- None
Abstain:
Council
Members
- Snider
Absent:
Council
Members
- None
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4Nl ontinued September 18, 1991
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A GROWTH
MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR RESIDENTIAL
GROWTH DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE NO. 1521 ADOPTED
CC -5 Ordinance No. 1521 entitled, "An Ordinance of the Lodi City
CC -117 Council Establishing a Growth Management Plan for
CC -149 Residential Development" having been introduced at a
regular meeting of the Lodi City Council held September 4,
1991 was brought up for passage on motion of Mayor
Hinchman, Pennino second. Second reading of the ordinance
was omitted after reading by title, and the ordinance was
then adopted and ordered to print by unanimous vote of the
City Council.
ORDINANCE ADOPTED AMENDING THE
CITY'S EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE FOR WASTE
DISPOSAL SERVICE
ORDINANCE NO. 1522 ADOPTED
` CC -22(b) Ordinance No. 1522 entitled, "An Ordinance of the Lodi City
CC -149 Council Amending the City's Exclusive Franchise for Waste
Disposal Services having been introduced at a regular
meeting of the Lodi City Council held September 4, 1991 was
brought up for passage on motion of Mayor Pro Tempore
Pinkerton, Hinchman second. Second reading of the ordinance
was omitted after reading by title, and the ordinance was
then adopted and ordered to print by unanimous vote of the
City Council.
CLOSED SESSION REGARDING
LABOR RELATIONS
CC -200(a) At approximately 10:40 p.m., the City Council adjourned to
Closed Session regarding labor relations.
At approximately 11:45 p.m., the City Council reconvened to
Regular Session. No formal action was taken by the City
Council regarding the matter.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the
City Council, Mayor Hinchman adjourned the meeting at
approximately 11:45 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Alice. M. Reimche
City Clerk
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City Council, City Of Lodi
Carnegie Forum, 305 West Pine Street
Wednesday, October 2, 1991
7:00 P.M.
May be found on page 452
Following October 16, 1991
Meeting.