HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 19, 1990CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LODI
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1990
7:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
RIDESHARE WEEK '90'
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FIELD AND FAIR DAY,
1990 CHAIRMEN
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Present: Council Members - Hinchman, Olson,
Pinkerton, Reid, and Snider (Mayor)
Absent: Council Members - None
Also Present: City Manager Peterson, Assistant City
Manager Glenn, Community Development
Director Schroeder, Public Works Director
Ronsko, Electric Utility Director Rice,
Assistant Electric Utility Director Hansen,
Purchasing Officer Harris, Finance Director
Holm, City Attorney McNatt, and Deputy City
Clerk Perrin
The invocation was given by Pastor John Cochram.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Snider.
Mayor Snider presented a proclamation to Mr. Peter
Verpoorn, Executive Director of the San Joaquin County
Council of Governments, for "Rideshare Week '90"'.
Mayor Snider presented a proclamation to John and Tonya
Cochram for the time and talent they both put into Field
and Fair Day for the past two years.
CONSENT CALENDAR In accordance with report and recommendation of the City
Manager, Council, on motion of Council Member Reid,
Hinchman second, approved the following items hereinafter
set forth.
Further, agenda item E-11 entitled, "Architectural
Agreement for upgrade/modifications for additional office
space for the Electric Utility Department at the Municipal
Service Center" was removed from the Consent Calendar.
CLAIMS CC -21(a) Claims were approved in the amount of $1,831,712.08.
MINUTES There were no minutes presented for approval.
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PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
FOR WELL DRILLING, WELL 11-R,
824 EAST TURNER ROAD APPROVED
CC -12.1(c) The City Council approved the plans and specifications for
the bids for well drilling, Well 11-R, 824 East Turner Road
and authorized advertising for bids.
This well site is located east of Highway 99 and the Casa
de Lodi Mobile Home Park.
The project consists of drilling a production water well.
The test well results have shown that sufficient clean
water bearing strata are present to recommend the
completion of this well to a depth of 465 feet. No DBCP
was found in any of the strata. The drought and higher
material costs indicate that the well may cost 10% to 150.
more than the last well, drilled in May of 1989.
PURCHASE OF ONE TRANSPORT
L TRAILER FOR ELECTRIC UTILITY
DEPARTMENT APPROVED
RESOLUTION NO. 90-144
CC -12(d) The City Council adopted Resolution No. 90-144 awarding the
CC -300 bid for the purchase of one pole transport trailer and
optional equipment to the sole bidder, Case Power and
Equipment, Stockton, in the amount of $8,816.63.
The Council was reminded that on August 15, 1990, it
approved specifications and authorized advertisement for
bids. Specifications and bid forms were mailed to four
suppliers. Bids were opened on September 4, 1990 with the
following results.
Total Price Delivery
Supplier (Including Tax) (Weeks)
Case Power & Equipment
Stockton, CA $8,816.63 9-13
Altec Industries, Inc.
Dixon, CA No Bid
This pole transport trailer will replace an existing
trailer in the Department. Funding for the purchase was
included in the Department's 1989-90 fiscal year budget and
has been made available this fiscal year.
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ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS
AT 351 NORTH BECKMAN ROAD APPROVED
RESOLUTION NO. 90-148
CC -46 The City Council adopted Resolution No. 90-148 accepting
CC -300 the development improvements for 351 North Beckman Road.
Improvements at 351 North Beckman Road have been completed
in substantial conformance with the requirements of the
Development Agreement between the City of Lodi and Thorpe
Oil Company, dated August 2, 1989, as shown on Drawing No.
70DO4 and as specifically set forth in the plans and
specifications approved by the City Council.
DISPOSAL OF PCB CONTAMINATED
WASTE APPROVED
CC -12(a) The City Council awarded the bid for the disposal of
CC -24(b) material contaminated with PCB's to the low bidder American
Environmental Management Corp. of Sacramento, California in
the amount of $11,176.
The Council was reminded that on August 15, 1990, it
approved specifications and authorized advertisement for
bids. Bids were opened on September 4, 1990 and results of
the bid opening were as follows:
Supplier Total Price
American Environmental Management $11,176.00
APTUS Environmental Services 17,016.00
The Electric Utility Department, in its multi-year program
to eliminate PCB contaminated oil -filled equipment, has
collected twenty-five (25) transformers, twelve (12)
55 -gal. drums of liquid and one (1) 55 -gal. drum of solid
material contaminated with PCB's. This material must be
disposed of in accordance with Federal and State guidelines
by registered hazardous waste disposal firms.
Funding for this disposal service is available in the
Department's 1990-91 fiscal year budget.
REJECTION OF BIDS FOR
TWO 1200 KVAR SWITCHED
CAPACITOR BANKS FOR THE
ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPARTMENT
CC -12(b) The City Council rejected all
KVAR Switched Capacitor
re -advertisement for bids.
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bids received for two 1200
Banks, and authorized
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The City Council was reminded that on August 15, 1990, it
approved specifications and authorized advertisement for
bids for two 1200 KVAR Switched Capacitor Banks. Three
bids were received, and opened on September 5, 1990.
Two of the bids contained discrepancies in the unit prices,
and the third bid contained an exception to the
specifications which was deemed unacceptable by the
Electrical Engineering Department.
It was therefore recommended that all three bids be
rejected, and that new bids be requested and re -advertised
with an opening date of Wednesday, October 3, 1990.
The estimated cost of this purchase, $8,000, has been
budgeted and is available in the Electric Utility
Department's operating fund.
AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE
A FUEL SUPPLIES AGREEMENT APPROVED
CC -6 The City Council authorized the Purchasing Officer to
CC -47 negotiate a six-month fuel supplies agreement with a local
major brand distributor, covering the period October 1,
1990 through March 31, 1991.
In view of the current Middle East crisis and the
uncertainty over availability of fuel this winter, it would
be prudent for the City to be involved in a fuel supplies
agreement with a major refiner over the near term.
While fuel supplies contracts do not guarantee delivery of
100% of fuel requirements in times of shortages, users with
contracts generally are given preference over those
without. Additionally, the current supplies situation
seems to favor major refiners over independents, hence the
decision to align with major supplier such as Chevron or
Arco.
Estimated fuel usage during the six-month period would be:
43,000 gallons regular unleaded
6,500 gallons regular leaded
17,000 gallons diesel
Projected costs will be difficult to determine as the price
of oil varies, but at today's prices the total cost to the
City during the period would be about $75,000.
Results of the negotiations will be presented to the City
Council at the meeting of October 17, 1990.
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"URBAN COUNTY" ALLOCATION
AGREEMENT APPROVED
RESOLUTION NO. 90-145
CC -55 The City Council adopted Resolution No. 90-145 authorizing
CC -300 the Mayor to sign the "Urban County" Allocation Agreement
which establishes the basis for the distribution of
Community Development Block Grant funds.
The agreement is the same as has been approved in the past
between the County and the participating cities.
ANNUAL INVESTMENT POLICY
AND INTERNAL CONTROL GUIDELINES
ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. 90-146
CC -21(a) The City Council adopted Resolution No. 90-146 approving an
CC -300 annual investment policy and internal control guidelines.
The California State Legislature enacted AB1073 in 1984
requiring local agencies to adopt an annual investment
policy.
This policy is presented to the City Council after the
books are closed to enable staff to obtain certain
benchmark rates of return for the fiscal year 1989-90. Page
3 of the Investment Policy indicates these comparable
benchmark rates, which was presented to Council for its
review.
AGENDA ITEM PULLED
ARCHITECTURAL AGREEMENT
FOR UPGRADE/MODIFICATIONS
FOR ADDITIONAL OFFICE SPACE
FOR THE ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPARTMENT
AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER
Agenda item E-11 entitled, "Architectural Agreement for
upgrade/modifications for additional office space for the
Electric Utility Department at the Municipal Service
Center" was pulled from the agenda.
COMMENTS BY CITY
COUNCIL MEMBERS The following comments were received under the "Comments by
City Council Members" segment of the agenda:
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SURVEILLANCE ON TOKAY
AND VIRGINIA STREETS
CC -48(a) Council Member Olson indicated she received a request from
a- local citizen regarding surveillance on Tokay and
Virginia streets to monitor the increasing speeds of
traffic.
SITE PROBLEM BY RALEYS
SHOPPING MARKET
CC -16 Council Member Olson commented on the many vehicles parked
CC -48(a) out by Raleys with "For Sale" signs causing a sight hazard
to motorists. The City Attorney was directed to look into
the matter.
REPORT FROM THE POLICE
CHIEF REGARDING GANG ACTIVITY
CC -16 Mayor Pro Tempore Hinchman requested that the Police Chief
CC -24(b) give a report on the gang activity in Lodi so the City can
maintain control on the ongoing problem.
SISTER CITY COMMENDED ON EVENTS
Mayor Pro Tempore Hinchman thanked Naomi Carey and the
Sister City members for organizing the nice time shown
visiting City officials from our sister cities Kofu, Japan
and Lodi, Italy.
NICE TIME AT LODI GRAPE FESTIVAL
"GET WELL" WISHES TO
CITY CLERK REIMCHE
Council Member Reid commented on the ten pounds he gained
at the Sister City functions and the Lodi Grape Festival.
Council Member Reid sent "Get Well" wishes to City Clerk
Reimche who injured her back last week.
SISTER CITY DIGNITARIES
SHOWED A WONDERFUL TIME IN
LODI, CALIFORNIA
Mayor Snider expressed his sincere thanks to the Sister
City Committee and Board of Directors and the Grape
Festival for the wonderful time they all showed our Sister
City friends.
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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THANK YOU FROM SISTER
CITY COMMITTEE
Naomi Carey, 402 West Oak Street, speaking on behalf of the
Sister City Committee, thanked the City Council and staff
and the Lodi Grape Festival for all the help that was
provided to make the Sister City event go off so
wonderfully.
COMPLAINT RECEIVED
REGARDING "NO PARKING"
IN ALLEYS
CC -16 James Bullard, 409 East Oak Street, expressed his complaint
CC -45(i) regarding the "No Parking" in alleys. Except for the easy
access of emergency vehicles, Council was unsure how the
alleys were monitored for parking citations and directed
the Public Works Director to look into the matter.
CURBS PAINTED RED
ON CHEROKEE LANE
CC -45(a) Mr. Bullard also expressed his thanks for the expedient
manner in which the City painted the red curbs on Cherokee
Lane.
AGENDA ITEM CONTINUED
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER
THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S
RECOMMENDATION TO PREZONE THE
INDUSTRIAL SUBSTATION SITE AND
THE REMAINING DIEKMAN PARCEL,
5200 EAST SARGENT ROAD (APN 049-070-02)
TO M-2, HEAVY INDUSTRIAL
CC -53(a) Agenda Item H-1 entitled, "Public Hearing to consider the
Planning Commission's recommendation to prezone the
Industrial Substation site and the remaining Diekman
Parcel, 5200 East Sargent Road (APN 049-070-02) to M-2,
Heavy Industrial" was continued to the October 3, 1990 City
Council meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS Notice thereof having been published according to law, an
affidavit of which publication is on file in the office of
the City Clerk, Mayor Snider called for the Public
Hearing to consider the requests of Brad Clark
Construction Inc. concerning 2041 South Cherokee Lane.
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AMENDED THE LAND USE ELEMENT
OF THE LODI GENERAL PLAN BY
REDESIGNATING 2041 SOUTH CHEROKEE
LANE FROM COMMERCIAL TO LOW DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL TO PERMIT CONSTRUCTION
OF A 15 -LOT RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE NOS. 1496 AND 1497
CC -53(a) Community Development Director Schroeder informed the City
CC -149 Council of the following requests of Brad Clark
Construction Inc:
1. to amend the Land Use Element of the Lodi General Plan by
redesignating 2041 South Cherokee Lane from Commercial to
Low Density Residential to permit construction of a 15 -lot
residential planned unit development;
2. to amend Planned Development District No. 19 (P -D 19) by
redesignating the parcel at 2041 South Cherokee Lane from
Neighborhood Commercial to Residential; and
3. to certify the filing of a Negative Declaration by the
Community Development Director as adequate environmental
documentation on the above projects.
Mr. Schroeder also informed the City Council of the request
of Les J. Serpa (Surland Properties) to be substituted for
Brad Clark Construction Inc. as the applicant for the above
requests. A letter from the property owner, John K. Verner,
which acknowledges the change in applicant is set forth
below:
Just a note to inform you that Surland Properties,
represented by Les Serpa and John Wayland have replaced
Brad Clark Construction, Inc. as the buyers of our
property. Surland will be going forward with the tentative
map process. If you have any questions please do not
hesitate to call. Thank you.
John T. Verner
Verner Construction
The applicant is proposing to substitute 15 single family
homes on less than standard lots for a 1.5 acre, stand
alone commercial site. This project will be similar to
Century Place which is directly north across Century
Boulevard.
The Planning Commission felt that the approval of the
requests would (1) eliminate a potential site for a
mini -market and (2) provide 15 less than market rate
single-family homes.
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There was no opposition at the Planning Commission
hearing. Rather, neighbors supported the changes for the
reasons listed in the previous paragraph.
The letter below
District offering
to the Council.
was received from the Lodi Unified School
its support of the project and presented
At the August 20, 1990 Planning Commission meeting the
District addressed the provision of school facilities to
serve this proposed development. At that time the
representatives of the developer and the District
acknowledged that there had been insufficient time to
negotiate an acceptable agreement. Rather than request a
denial or continuance of the project, it was agreed that if
an arrangement was not concluded prior to the use permit
hearing before the Commission, that provision of school
facilities would be made a condition of the use permit.
The Planning Commission concurred.
Given this commitment on the part of the City Planning
Commisison, and the developer, the District does not object
to this General Plan Amendment and Rezoning proposal.
Mary Joan Starr
Facility Planner
After some discussion among the City Council and staff, the
public hearing was opened to the public. Speaking on
behalf of the project was:
1. Les Serpa, 447 Dillon Court, Tracy,
California.
With no one else wishing to speak, the public portion of
the hearing was then closed.
The Council directed a few more questions to the staff and
to the developer of this project.
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Hinchman, Reid second, the
Council introduced Ordinance No. 1496 entitled, "An
Ordinance of the Lodi City Council Amending the Land Use
Element of the Lodi General Plan By Redesignating 2041
South Cherokee Lane from Commercial to Low Density
Residential to Permit Construction of a 15 -Lot Residential
Planned Unit Development (APN 062-380-34)" by a unanimous
vote.
Further, on motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Hinchman, Olson
second, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 1497
entitled, "An Ordinance of the Lodi City Council Amending
the Official District Map of the City of Lodi and Thereby
Amending Planned Development District No. 19 (P -D 19) by
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Redesignating the Parcel at 2041 South Cherokee Lane From
Neighborhood Commercial to Residential” by a unanimous vote.
Further, the City Council on motion of Council Member Reid,
Hinchman second, certified the filing of a Negative
Declaration by the Community Development Director as
adequate environmental documentation on the above projects.
PLANNIIIG COMMISSION City Manager Peterson presented the following Planning
REPORT Commission Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of
September 10, 1990.
CC -35 The Planning Commission
1. Recommended approval of action initiated by the City
Council to prezone 5200 East Sargent Road (i.e. Electrical
Substation site and remaining Diekman Parcel) M-2, Heavy
Industrial.
ITEMS OF INTEREST
The Planning Commission also -
1. Took the following actions on requests of Geweke Properties:
a. did not recommend the certifying of a
Negative Declaration by the Community
Development Director as adequate
environmental documentation for a proposed
General Plan Amendment and rezoning at 1935
South Stockton Street;
b. denied the amendment of the Land Use Element
of the Lodi General Plan to redesignate 1935
South Stockton Street from Industrial to
High Density Residential to permit
construction of 106 townhouses and
apartments; and
C. denied the rezoning of the parcel at 1935
South Stockton Street from M-2, Heavy
Industrial to R -HD, High Density Multiple
Family Residential.
2. Conditionally approved the request of Kristen I. Cromwell
and Del G. Smith for a Tentative Parcel Map to create Wine
and Roses Village Square, a 2.95 acre shopping facility and
a 7.00 acre remainder parcel at the northwest corner of
West Turner Road and Woodhaven Lane.
3. Continued its review of the update of the Lodi General Plan.
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COMMUNICATIONS
(CITY CLERK)
CLAIMS CC -4(c) On recommendation of the City's Contract Administrator and
the City Attorney, on motion of Council Member Reid,
Hinchman second, the City Council denied the following
claims and referred them back to the City's Contract
Administrator:
1. Mark Zarek vs City of Lodi, date of loss
7/28/90
ABC LICENSE
APPLICATIONS
CC -7(f)
APPOINTMENT TO THE
LODI ARTS COMMISSION
2. Application for leave to present late claim
- John L. Scruggs vs City of Lodi, date of
loss 9/28/89
Deputy City Clerk Perrin presented the following Alcoholic
Beverage License Application to the City Council:
1. Christian J./David G. Knox, Texaco Food
Mart, 633 East Victor Road, Lodi, Off Sale
Beer and Wine License, Original License.
CC -2(k) The City Council, on motion of Council Member Reid, Olson
second, concurred with the Mayor's appointment of John
Withers to the City of Lodi Arts Commission to fill an
unexpired term which will expire July 1, 1993.
The Council was reminded that at the May 16, 1990 City
Council meeting, the City Clerk was directed to post for
this vacancy.
REGULAR CALENDAR
REPORT ON COUNTY
GENERAL PLAN - VICTOR AREA
CC -35 The City Council was reminded that at the City Council
meeting of September 5, 1990, Janet Pruss, 2421 Diablo
Drive indicated that the County Planning Commission had
recommended that the area between Lodi and Victor be
designated on the San Joaquin County General Plan 2010 Map
as Limited Agriculture. This designation permits
"ranchettes" with a 5 or 10 acre minimum parcel size.
After reviewing the 2010 map and discussing the matter with
County Planning Department personnel, the Community
Development Director has made two findings. First, the
area between Lodi and Victor is depicted as General
Agriculture with Resources Conservation along the river.
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Secondly, an area generally north of Peltier Road and east
of Bruella Road is depicted as Limited Agriculture.
On Friday, September 7, 1990 the Community Development
Director telephoned Mrs. Pruss and conveyed his findings to
her.
After hearing this report, Mrs. Janet Pruss, thanked Mr.
Schroeder for the information and also asked a few more
questions regarding the matter.
No action was required on this agenda item.
1990-91 STORM DRAIN, STREET,
WASTEWATER, AND WATER CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
ORDINANCE NO. 1498
CC -15 The proposed 1990-91 Storm Drain, Street, Wastewater and
CC -149 Water Capital Improvement Program was presented for Council
review. This matter was a topic of discussion at the
Shirtsleeve Session.
The Storm Drain, Street, Wastewater, and Water Capital
Improvement Programs have been reviewed with the City
Council at the last two shirtsleeve meetings. The list of
proposed, future, and work - in -progress projects has been
shortened to include only new projects proposed for this
fiscal year. The Public Facilities Capital Improvement
Program is still being prepared and will be presented at a
future meeting.
Discussion among the Council followed the staff report,
with questions being directed to the Public Works
Director. Council wished to drop the street light project
on Turner and Stockton streets in the proposed CIP.
Therefore, on motion of Council Member Reid, Hinchman
second, the Council introduced Ordinance No. 1498 entitled,
"An Ordinance of the Lodi City Council Adopting a Capital
Improvement Program Budget for Storm Drainage, Streets,
Wastewater and Water for the City of Lodi for Fiscal Year
1990-91" with the exception of the street light project at
Turner and Stockton streets by a unanimous vote.
REPORT HEARD REGARDING REQUEST
RECEIVED FROM RETIRED EMPLOYEE
BILLY D. SHIVELY REGARDING HIS
HEALTH CARE OPTIONS) WITH THE
CITY OF LODI
CC -34 The City Council heard a report from the Assistant City
Manager regarding retired employee, Billy D. Shively, and
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his request regarding his health care option(s). It was
requested by staff that the Council not change the sick
leave conversion and medical insurance continuation program.
Some years ago in an effort to reduce the amount of sick
leave used, the City Council adopted a program aimed at
long-term City employees to reward them for minimizing the
use of sick leave. Under this program retirees vest in the
program after 10 years service. Using a formula taking
into account the amount of sick leave on the books at
retirement and the length of service of the employee the
City pays for medical insurance for the retiree and spouse
for a period of time. After the credits are used up the
employee then can buy at his/her expense coverage at the
group rates for the same period of time.
Our present insurance carrier, Foundation Health, has a
provision that after an employee has used up all credits on
the City plan they can continue coverage at their expense
at an actuarial set premium and then at age 65 can obtain a
Medicare supplement plan.
Our premiums for all employees are based on numbers of
employees and dependents insured, their ages and sex.
We presently have between 15 and 20 retirees who have used
up all sick leave credits and either have no insurance, or
have no other coverage.
The Assistant City Manager has talked with representatives
of Foundation Health regarding adding these people to our
plan. They will do whatever the City Council desires as
long as everyone is treated equally now and in the future.
They cannot make an actual determination of the effects on
rates until a new census is developed after all potential
enrollees are contacted and offered insurance.
Our present benefit is a negotiated one. To begin to
provide new benefits away from the bargaining table is a
bad precedent.
In the case of Mr. Shively, he is not without insurance.
He may purchase insurance but not at group rates.
It was recommended that no changes be made to the present
sick leave conversion program. Following discussion
Council, on motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Hinchman, Olson
second, the City Council concurred with the recommendation
by unanimous vote.
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REQUEST FROM THE WOMEN'S
CENTER REGARDING SUBSIDY
FOR EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION
BY CITY CAB COMPANY FROM ITS
LODI OFFICE TO ITS STOCKTON OFFICE
CC -50(b) The Council recently was requested to provide funds to
purchase taxi rides from the Lodi Women's Center to the
Stockton Women's Center.
Staff reminded that the City Council not provide for funds
for rides from the Lodi Women's Center to the Stockton
Women's Center.
Staff suggested that certainly this is a noble purpose,
however, it would open the door for many organizations to
look to the City to fund their projects. Therefore staff
could not recommend this funding.
However, three City department heads belong to the Lodi
Kiwanis Club. They have stated they will support this
y request as a project for the club next year. In the
interim they have personally guaranteed these costs will be
paid until the budget for the club is passed.
No action was required by the Council on this matter
CONTRACT AWARD FOR CHURCH
STREET OVERLAY, TOKAY STREET
TO CHESTNUT STREET APPROVED
RESOLUTION NO. 90-147
CC -12(a) The bids received for the Church Street Overlay, Tokay
CC -300 Street to Chestnut Street project were presented for City
Council.
This project will resurface Church Street from Tokay Street
to Chestnut Street with pavement reinforcing fabric and an
asphalt concrete overlay. In addition, handicapped ramps
will be installed.
This project has been included in the 1990-91 Street
Capital Improvement Program being reviewed by the City
Council tonight. Although the total project exceeds the
budgeted amount, some of the expenses will be charged to
water and wastewater relocation accounts and the
handicapped ramp installation account.
Claude C. Wood Company has given the City competitive
prices on other City projects this past season. The Public
Works Department doesn't feel there is any problem with
Claude C. Wood Company being the only bidder on this
project.
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his request regarding his health care option(s). It was
requested by staff that the Council not change the sick
leave conversion and medical insurance continuation program.
Some years ago in an effort to reduce the amount of sick
leave used, the City Council adopted a program aimed at
long-term City employees to reward them for minimizing the
use of sick leave. Under this program retirees vest in the
program after 10 years service. Using a formula taking
into account the amount of sick leave on the books at
retirement and the length of service of the employee the
City pays for medical insurance for the retiree and spouse
for a period of time. After the credits are used up the
employee then can'buy at his/her expense coverage at the
group rates for the same period of time.
Our present insurance carrier, Foundation Health, has a
provision that after an employee has used up all credits on
the City plan they can continue coverage at their expense
at an actuarial set premium and then at age 65 can obtain a
Medicare supplement plan.
Our premiums for all employees are based on numbers of
employees and dependents insured, their ages and sex.
We presently have between 15 and 20 retirees who have used
up all 'sick leave credits and either have no insurance, or
have no other coverage.
The Assistant City Manager has talked with representatives
of Foundation Health regarding adding these people to our
plan. They will do whatever the City Council desires as
long as everyone is treated equally now and in the future.
They cannot make an actual determination of the effects on
rates until a new census is developed after all potential
enrollees are contacted and offered insurance.
Our present benefit is a negotiated one. To begin to
provide new benefits away from the bargaining table is a
bad precedent.
In the case of Mr. Shively, he is not without insurance.
He may purchase insurance but not at group rates.
It was recommended that no changes be made to the present
sick leave conversion program. Following discussion
Council, on motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Hinchman, Olson
second, the City Council concurred with the recommendation
by unanimous vote.
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Plans and specifications for this project were approved on
September 5, 1990.
The City received the following bid for this project:
Bidder Location Bid
Engineer's Estimate $77,286.00
Claude C. Wood Co. Lodi $92,488.20
The City Council on motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Hinchman,
Reid second, awarded the contract award for Church Street
overlay, Tokay Street to Chestnut Street to Claude C. Wood
Company in the amount of $92,488.20 by a unanimous vote.
CANCELLED LEASE OF THE
PORTION OF WALNUT STREET
BETWEEN SOUTH SACRAMENTO
STREET AND THE SOUTHERN
PACIFIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
CC -27(b) The City Council received information concerning the
Planning Commission's recommendation that the lease on the
portion of Walnut Street between South Sacramento Street
and the Southern Pacific right-of-way be cancelled and the
area designated for all day public parking.
The Planning Commission felt that by cancelling the lease,
two positive things would occur. First, since the area was
being used for the storage of junk and what appeared to be
abandoned automobiles, an eyesore would be eliminated.
Secondly, additional all day parking would be provided in
the downtown area.
Oak Street between South Sacramento Street and the Southern
Pacific Railroad has been designated for all day parking
for sometime and appears to be at capacity most days. The
Planning Commission is hoping that the same condition will
happen on Walnut Street.
Questions were directed to the staff and the City Attorney
regarding this matter. On motion of Council Member Olson,
Hinchman second, the Council voted unanimously to cancel
the lease of the portion of Walnut Street between South
Sacramento Street and the Southern Pacific right-of-way.
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AGENDA ITEM PULLED
ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS FOR THE
INDUSTRIAL SUBSTATION AND THE
REMAINING DIEKMAN PARCEL,
5200 EAST SARGENT ROAD
(APN 049-070-02)
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Hinchman, Olson second, the
City Council pulled agenda item K-7 entitled, "Originate
annexation proceedings for the Industrial Substation and
the remaining Diekman parcel, 5200 East Sargent Road (APN
049-070-02)".
DESIGNATED VOTING DELEGATE
AND ALTERNATE FOR THE NATIONAL
LEAGUE OF CITIES ANNUAL CONGRESS
OF CITIES TO BE HELD IN HOUSTON, TEXAS,
DECEMBER 1-5, 1990
CC -7(r) The National League of Cities Annual Congress of Cities is
being held in Houston, Texas, December 1-5, 1990.
Member cities must designate a voting delegate and an
alternate for the purpose of casting votes at the annual
business meeting on Wednesday, December 5, 1990. This
information needs to be provided at the time delegates
register for this conference.
The City Council, on motion of Council Member Reid,
Hinchman second, designated Mayor Pro Tempore Hinchman as
the Voting Delegate and Council Member Pinkerton as the
Voting Alternate for the National League of Cities Annual
Congress of Cities to be held in Houston, Texas, December 1
- 5, 1990.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the
City Council, Mayor Snider adjourned the meeting at
approximately 9:10 p.m.
ATTEST:
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