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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 21, 1989401 CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LODI CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 1989 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members - Olson, Reid, Pinkerton and Snider (Mayor) Absent: Council Members - Hinchman Also Present: City Manager Peterson, Public Works Director Ronsko, City Attorney McNatt,, and City Clerk Reimche INVOCATION The invocation was given by Dr. Wayne Kildall, Center of Hope. PLEDGE OF The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Snider. ALLEGIANCE PRESENTATIONS There were no awards, presentations, or proclamations presented. ... CONSENT CALENDAR In accordance with report and recommendation of the City Manager, Council, on motion of Council Member Reid, Pinkerton second, approved the following items hereinafter set forth. CLAIMS CC -21(a) Claims were approved in the amount of $1,184,907.86. MINUTES The Minutes of May 17, 1989 and June 7, 1989 were approved as written. IMPROVEMENTS ACCEPTED UNDER ELEVATED WATER TANK, NORTH MAIN STREET AND EAST LOCUST STREET, CONTRACT The City Council accepted the improvements for "Elevated Water Tank, North Main Street and East Locust Street" and CC -90 directed the Public Works Director to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's office. The City Council was advised that the contract was awarded to PDM/Hydrostorage of San Mateo on March. 2, 1988, in the amount of $455,500.00. The contract has been completed in substantial. conformance with the plans and specifications approved by the City Council. The tank was substantially completed in February 1989. Following correction work by the contractor and electrical work by the City, the tank was placed in service at the end of May. The final contract price was $459,375.33. The difference between the contract amount and the final contract price is mainly due to the need to import soil for excavation backfill. SPECIFICATIONS FOR AIR COMPRESSOR FOR WATER/WASTEWATER DIVISION APPROVED The City Council approved specifications for the purchase of a portable air compressor for the Water/Wastewater CC -12.1(b) Division and authorized advertising for bids. The City Council was apprised that this project consists of purchasing a towable 185 CFM air compressor for the Water/Wastewater Division as part of the equipment needed 1 402 Continued June 21, 1989 for the water meter crew approved by the City Council on January 18, 1989, under the two-year Water Capital Improvement Program. It is critical that the compressor have lockable, full-length, tool storage within the equipment housing sufficient for all attachments and air -driven tools. City staff has found only one compressor, manufactured by Leroi, that is designed with wheels that extend beyond the tool boxes to meet this requirement. SALE OF SURPLUS VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT APPROVED The City Council approved the sale of surplus vehicles and equipment and authorized advertising for bids. CC -20 CC -47 The City Council was advised that the vehicles and equipment listed below have been removed from service and are of no use to the City. It is proposed that we auction off these items at the minimum bids proposed. Quantity Item Proposed Minimum Bid 1 1981 Chevrolet Chevette $ 500.00 1 1982 Mercury Lynx 600.00 1 1980 Dodge Aspen 400.00 1 1978 Chevrolet Nova 500.00 1 1982 Chevrolet Impala Wagon 800.00 1 1979 Mercury Zephyr 500.00 1 1981 Ford Fairmont 1,000.00 1 1975 Dodge D100 with Utility Box 800.00 1 1978 Ford F100 1,800.00 1 1985 1100 -Gallon Fiberglass Tank 200.00 3 318 Dodge Engines 250.00 3 Dodge Diplomat Differentials 75.00 1 Wobble Wheel Compactor 500.00 1 Pick -Up Tool Box, Full -Size 25.00 1 1955 PTA -1/2-182 GM Generator Engine 750.00 1 125 kV Generator, Trailer -Mounted, 155 Cummings Diesel Engine, Non -Operable 500.00 1 Steel 90' Antenna Pole (2 pieces, approximately - 45' each) 150.00 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR IRIS PLACE, UNIT NO. II (1420 IRIS DRIVE) APPROVED The City Council approved the Development Agreement for Iris Place, Unit No. II, and directed the City Manager and City Clerk CC -46 to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. H&M Builders, the developers of this property, have furnished the City with the improvement plans, the necessary agreements, guarantees, insurance certificates, and fees for the proposed development. The development is located at 1420 Iris Drive and contains four single-family residential lots. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS FOR 1721 SOUTH CHEROKEE LANE RES. NO. 89-66 The City Council adopted Resolution No. 89-66 accepting the development improvements at 1721 South Cherokee Lane. CC -46 CC -300 Improvements at 1721 South Cherokee Lane have been completed in substantial conformance with the requirements of the Development Continued June 21, 1989 403 Agreement between the City of Lodi and Darrel Fandrich, Village Properties, and H&M Builders, dated September 7, 1988, and as specifically set forth in the plans and specifications approved by the City Council. The streets to be accepted are as follows: Streets Length in Miles Cherokee Lane 0.00 Almond Drive 0.00 Total New Miles of City Streets 0.00 AMENDED SALARY RANGES FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE GENERAL SERVICES, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATORS, DISPATCHERS, AND CONFIDENTIAL UNITS APPROVED RES. NO. 89-67 The City Council adopted Resolution No. 89-67 entitled, "A Resolution of the Lodi City Council Adopting Negotiated and CC -34 Recommended Salary Adjustments". CC -300 The City Council was apprised that multi-year agreements with the General Services, Maintenance and Operators, and Police Dispatchers units call for adjustments to salary schedules effective June 26, 1989. It was also recommended that two Confidential employees, Secretary to the City Manager and Legal Secretary be granted salary increases as well. Salary adjustments for Management or Mid -Management employees were not included as we have not completed the necessary salary survey for salaries paid on July 1, 1989. TRANSFER AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS APPROVED RES. NO. 89-68 The City Council adopted Resolution No. -89-68 - Resolution Authorizing Transfer and Appropriation of Funds. CC -21(a) CC -300 The City Council was apprised that a review of the 1988-89 fiscal year estimated revenues and appropriations indicates the City will have sufficient funds to transfer these amounts into standing reserve funds. This appropriation falls within the City's expenditure limits for 1988-89 fiscal year. 1989-90 APPROPRIATIONS SPENDING LIMIT RES. NO. 89-69 The City Council adopted Resolution No. 89-69 - Resolution Adopting an Appropriations Spending Limit for 1989-90 in CC -21(a) Compliance with Proposition 4 Article XIIIB of the California CC -300 State Constitution. Article XIIIB of the California State Constitution specifies that an annual Appropriations Spending Limit shall be established. The Spending Limit shall be adjusted each year by the changes in population (+2.52X) and Consumer Price Index (+4.98X). The 1988-89 Limit of $26,918,609, increased by population and Consumer Price Index, yields a 1989-90 Spending Limit of $28,972,499. 3 404 Continued June 21, 1989 (1.0252) (1.0498) = 1.0763 (1.0763) ($26,918,609) _ $28,972,499 COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS The following comments were received under the "Comments by City Council Members" segment of the agenda: COUNCIL MEMBER PINKERTON REVIEWS NATIONAL GUARD EXERCISES Following a brief report regarding his recent trip to review National Guard Training exercises at Camp Roberts, Council Member Pinkerton expressed his feelings that the National Guard is an excellent opportunity for young people. RE-EVALUATION OF INTERSECTION OF MILLS AVENUE AND VINE STREET REQUESTED Council Member Reid asked that staff re-evaluate the signing, as it pertains to stop signs, at the intersection of Mills Avenue and CC -45(a) Vine Street. CC -48(a) CC -48(h) ALL-NIGHT GRADUATION PARTY APPLAUDED Council Member Olson congratulated the parents of our graduating students for the great all-night graduation party. MEASURE A UPDATE Following an inquiry by Mayor Snider, City Attorney McNatt gave an update on the appeal of Measure A. Mayor Snider stated that if CC -4(a) decision is not received in the near future, the City Attorney CC -30 should examine what options the City would have available to for the court to make a decision. 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: REPORT ON RECENT COMMUNITY NEEDS SURVEY Mrs. Margaret Saylor, 14 De Force Avenue, Lodi, addressed the City Council regarding a recent community needs survey that had been CC -16 taken. The survey reflected that the community does not provide CC -84 adequate public transportation for its elderly. Mrs. Saylor also expressed her concern that none of the Dial -A -Ride vehicles are equipped to handle wheelchairs and the difficulty riders are encountering with carrying grocery bags in Dial -A -Ride vehicles. CITIZENS FOR ACTION AGAINST PORNOGRAPHY SUPPORT ORDINANCE FOR BLINDER RACKS TO BE PLACED IN STORES ON MAGAZINE RACKS IN FRONT OF MATERIALS WHICH ARE HARMFUL TO MINORS Mr. Ken Owen, 10908 North Micke Grove Road, Lodi, addressed the City Council as a representative of Citizens for Action Against CC -6 Pornography asking that the City Council consider adopting an CC -16 ordinance requiring blinder racks to be placed in stores on CC -156 magazine racks in front of materials which are harmful to minors. Mayor Snider referred the matter to the City Attorney and 4 Continued June 21, 1989 405 6 7. Determined that a "Zoning Hardship" did not exist and denied the request of Howard R. Heinle for a Zoning Variance to reduce the required setback to permit the erection of a 7 -foot fence in a required 20 -foot front yard area at 2013 Aspen Grove Drive (APN 062-200-14) in an area zoned P -D(10), Planned Development District No. 10. COMMUNICATIONS (CITY CLERK) ABC LICENSE APPLICATIONS City Clerk Reimche presented the following application for Alcoholic Beverage License which had been received: CC -7(f) Sarjiwan Singh, Stop and Mart, 420 East Kettleman Lane, Suite B-6, Lodi, Off Sale Beer and Wine, Person to Person Transfer REAPPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS On motion of Council Member Reid, Pinkerton second, the City Council concurred with the following reappointments by the Mayor CC -2(a) to various City Boards and Commissions: CC -2(d) CC -2(g) PLANNING COMMISSION 4 YEAR TERM Harry L. Marzolf Term expiring 6/30/93 Larry Mindt Term expiring 6/30/93 ADVISORY BOARD 49-99 LIBRARY SYSTEM 2 YEAR TERM Patricia Robison Term expiring 7/1/91 Further, the City Council deferred action on the re -appointment of two trustees to the Library Board until such time as the review of the proposed 1989-90 Budget is completed. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members - Olson, Pinkerton and Reid Noes: Council Members - Snider (Mayor) Absent: Council Members - Hinchman RESIGNATION OF LORRAINE J. BLEDSOE FROM THE LODI PERSONNEL BOARD OF REVIEW The City Clerk presented the resignation of Lorraine J. Bledsoe from the Lodi Personnel Board of Review asking that the City CC -2(f) Council direct her to post for this vacancy. Mayor Snider indicated that he felt it was important that the present Board be called to meet to give input on what the charge and responsibilities should be for this Board in the future. Further, Mayor Snider indicated that he felt the City should not post for this vacancy until such time as the Board has met for this review process and made its recommendations. Discussion followed with members of the City Council indicating that they felt it was very important that the City Attorney prepare and brief the subject Board in the future. Council Member Olson applauded Mrs. Bledsoe for her conduct on this Board stating that she felt that Mrs. Bledsoe was an outstanding member of the Personnel Board of Review and that she had served her community admirably. 6 406 Continued June 21, 1989 requested that this item be placed on an upcoming agenda for Council consideration. COMPLAINT LODGED REGARDING BUSINESS OPERATING UNDER A HOME OCCUPANCY PERMIT Mr. John Spagnola, 715 West Park Street, Lodi, addressed the City Council complaining about a neighbor who is operating a painting CC -16 business under a Home Occupancy Permit. Mayor Snider referred ti matter to the City Attorney. Council Member -Reid indicated that he felt the City should review all Home Occupancy Permits to insure that no fire hazard exists because of these businesses. CITY DIAL -A -RIDE Mrs. Gwinn Stoddard, 525 Falls Avenue, Lodi, addressed the City Council applauding Betty Edwards, Dial -A -Ride Dispatcher, for the CC -50(b) "fantastic" job she is doing. Ms. Stoddard spoke about the "desperate need" in Lodi for a bigger Transportation system. Mr. Dorance Ochs, 1812 Burgundy Drive, Lodi, spoke of the need to upgrade the Dial -A -Ride dispatching equipment. Mayor Snider indicated that he felt a meeting should be set up with the operators of Dial -A -Ride to review the entire operation. PUBLIC HEARINGS There no no public hearings scheduled for this meeting. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT City Manager Peterson presented the following Planning Commission Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of June 12, 1989: ITEMS OF INTEREST CC -35 The Planning Commission - 1. Conditionally approved the request of Glen I. Baumbach, Baumbach and Piazza, Consulting Engineers, on behalf of Search Development, Inc. for lot line adjustments at 2134 Grenoble Drive and 2133 Grenoble Drive (APN's 027-260-02 and 05) in an area zoned P -D(25), Planned Development District No. 25. 2. Conditionally approved the request of Glen I. Baumbach, Baumbach and Piazza, Consulting Engineers on behalf of Weldon Moss, et al, for a lot line adjustment between 250, 258 and 257 Royal Oaks Court (APN's 041-290-03, 04 and 05) in an area zoned F -P, Flood Plain. 3. Conditionally approved the request of Gary A. and Reda G. Kroll for a Tentative Parcel Map to divide 601 North Loma Drive (APN 035-171-01) into two parcels in an area zoned R-1, Single -Family Residential. 4. Extended for five years the Use Permit of Ronald and Linda Johnstad for a licensed day care center for 12 children at 864 Wightman Drive in an area zoned R-1, Single -Family Residential. 5. Extended for one year the Use Permit of Claude C. Wood Co., Inc. for a 36 -foot by 60 -foot temporary office trailer at 63, East Lockeford Street (APN 049-050-03) in an area zoned M-2, Heavy Industrial. 6. Continued until July 10, 1989 consideration of the request of RBS Architectural Group on behalf of Greg Tcherkoyan for a Use Permit for a 7,070 square foot retail store at 730 West Kettleman Lane (APN 060-040-14) between the Bank of America and Carl's Jr. in an area zoned P -D(15), Planned Development District No. 15. R Continued June 21, 1989 407 ORDINANCE PROHIBITING SMOKING IN CITY -OWNED FACILITIES ADOPTED ORD. NO. 1457 Ordinance No. 1457 entitled, "An Ordinance of the Lodi City Council Prohibiting Smoking in City -owned Facilities" having been CC -24(b) introduced at a regular meeting of the Lodi City Council held June CC -149 7, 1989 was brought up for passage on motion of Council Member Reid, Olson 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 - Olson, Reid, and Snider Noes: Council Members - Pinkerton Absent: Council Members - Hinchman 7 Following additional discussion, the City Council, on motion of Council Member Olson, Pinkerton second, directed the City Clerk to post for this vacancy. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member - Olson, Pinkerton, and Reid Noes: Council Member - Snider (Mayor) Absent: Council Member - Hinchman REGULAR CALENDAR INSTALLATION OF FOUR-WAY STOP SIGNS AT VINE STREET AND CRESCENT AVENUE RES. NO. 89-70 The City Council was advised that in July 1988, a letter was sent to the City Council requesting a four-way stop sign installation CC -45(a) at the intersection of Vine Street and Crescent Avenue. The City CC -48(h) Council directed the Public Works staff to include the CC -300 intersection in the City's regular review of high accident locations within the City. Staff has performed a study at this intersection. Traffic counts were taken and accident records were reviewed. Currently, Crescent Avenue stops at Vine Street and has 24-hour volumes of 2,270 and 2,860 vehicles, respectively. Available accident records indicate that during a recent 12 -month period, 5 correctable accidents have occurred. According to the warrants, the intersection is a borderline case for a four-way stop. The City Council was advised the in staff's judgement, a four-way stop should be installed. Following discussion, on motion of Council Member Pinkerton, Olson second, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 89-70 approving the installation of four-way stop signs at the intersection of Vine Street and Crescent Avenue. ITEM REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA Agenda item, K-2, "Agreement between Pacific Gas and Electric Company and the City of Lodi providing for an interconnection point at the City of Lodi Industrial Substation, 5200 East Sargent Road" was removed from the Agenda. ORDINANCES ORDINANCE PROHIBITING SMOKING IN CITY -OWNED FACILITIES ADOPTED ORD. NO. 1457 Ordinance No. 1457 entitled, "An Ordinance of the Lodi City Council Prohibiting Smoking in City -owned Facilities" having been CC -24(b) introduced at a regular meeting of the Lodi City Council held June CC -149 7, 1989 was brought up for passage on motion of Council Member Reid, Olson 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 - Olson, Reid, and Snider Noes: Council Members - Pinkerton Absent: Council Members - Hinchman 7 408 Continued June 21, 1989 CLOSED SESSION REGARDING PROPERTY ACQUISITION - 107-109 NORTH SCHOOL STREET At approximately 8:32 p.m., the City Council adjourned to a "Closed Session" to consider property acquisition - 107-109 North CC -27(c) School Street. CC -200(c) At approximately 9:20 p.m., the City Council reconvened and directed the City Manager to go forward with negotiations for the purchase of this property contingent on all conditions set forth by the City Council for this acquisition being met by the seller of the property. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Snider adjourned the meeting at approximately 9:21 p.m. ATTEST: I1 Alice M. Reimche City Clerk