HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 16, 1989CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LODI
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 1989
7:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL Present: Council Members - Hinchman, Olson, Reid,
Pinkerton and Snider
(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 Jim Berner, Redeemer
Lutheran Church.
PLEDGE OF The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Snider.
ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Snider presented the following proclamations:
a) "Lodi Heritage Week/Founders Day"
b) "Chamber of Commerce Month"
CONSENT CALENDAR In accordance with report and recommendation of the City
Manager, Council, on motion of Council Member Olson,
Pinkerton second, approved the following items hereinafter
set forth.
Agenda item E-18 - "Acceptance of improvements under Well
Drilling, Well 23, 55 East Harney Lane, Contract" was
removed from the agenda.
CLAIMS CC -21(a) Claims were approved in the amount of $1,404,813.11.
MINUTES The Minutes of July 5, 1989, July 6, 1989, and July 19,
1989 were approved as written.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR
SUBSTATION AND LINE
INSULATORS APPROVED
CC -12.1(b) The City Council approved the specifications for the
purchase of 477 station and line insulators and authorized
the advertisement for bids thereon.
The insulators will be installed at the new Industrial
Substation 12-kv and 60-kv bus structures and on the
three new 60-kv overhead lines connecting the new
substation to the existing system. The estimated cost of
this purchase is $95,000.
Funding for this purchase is available within the overall
funding for the Industrial Substation project.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR
VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS,
AIRBREAK SWITCHES,
SURGE ARRESTER AND
STEEL STRUCTURES APPROVED
CC -12.1(b) The City Council approved the specifications for the
purchase of 15 - 60-kv voltage transformers, 31 - 60-kv
airbreak switches, 15 - 60-kv surge arresters, 60-kv
steel structures and authorized advertisement for bids
thereon. The bid opening date has been set for Wednesday,
September 6, 1989.
Continued August 16, 1989
SPECIFICATIONS TO
PURCHASE ELECTRICAL
LINE CONSTRUCTION
HARDWARE APPROVED
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This equipment will be installed at the new Industrial
Substation. This group of materials is being bid at this
time based on anticipated delivery time in order to be
available for the scheduled construction of the station in
early 1990. The estimated cost of this purchase is
$60,000; $133,900; $22,500 and $203,600 respectively, for a
total of $420,000.
Funding for this purchase is available within the overall
funding for the Industrial Substation project.
CC -12.1(b) The City Council approved the specifications for the
purchase of various items of electrical line hardware for
use in construction of the City's 60-kv line, and
authorized advertisement for bids.
The electric Utility Department has requested that the
materials listed below be purchased for use in construction
of three new 60-kv overhead lines connecting the new
Industrial Substation to the City's existing system:
75 ea Anchors, 8 -way, 12"
75 each Anchor Rods, 1-1/4" x 10'
6,000 feet Guy Wire, 7/16"
300 each Dead-end Grips, 7/16"
100 each Line Guards, 954KCM
The estimated cost of this purchase is $9,500, which is
covered within the overall funding for the Industrial
Substation project.
AWARD CONTRACT FOR
TYPE II SLURRY SEAL
FOR VARIOUS CITY
STREETS, 1989
RES. NO. 89-95
CC -12(a) The City Council adopted Resolution No. 89-95 awarding the
CC -300 contract to apply type II slurry seal for various City
streets to Graham Contractors, Inc., San Jose, California
in the amount of $40,996.61.
The specifications for type II slurry seal for various City
streets were approved by the City Council at its meeting
July 19, 1989, and three (3) bids were received as follows:
Total
Contractor Square Feet Amount
Graham Contractors, Inc. 911,035 $40,996.61
Valley Slurry Seal Co. 911,035 $49,996.61
California Pavement
Maintenance Company, Inc. 911,035 $44,295.03
The cost of slurry seal per square foot increased 20
percent since the last time the City requested bids, which
was July 1988.
Graham Contractors, Inc. and Valley Slurry Seal Company
submitted identical costs per square foot bids. Staff's
recommendation was decided by a coin toss immediately
following the bid opening on August 2, 1989.
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Continued August 16, 1989
BID ACCEPTANCE FOR
HARD DISC STORAGE
DEVICE FOR POLICE
DEPARTMENT COMPUTER
RES. NO. 89-96
CC -12(a)
The City advertised and accepted bids to expand the hard
CC -12(d)
disk storage for the Lodi Police Department computer
CC -300
system. The City received the following two bids which
were sealed and opened by the Purchasing Agent on Monday,
August 14, 1989:
IBM - Stockton Office - $45,580
XL/Systems Support, Inc. - $41,000.80
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 89-96 awarding the
bid for a hard disc storage device for the Police
Department Computer to XL/Systems Support, Inc., the low
bidder, in the amount of $41,000.80.
PURCHASE OF PLAYGROUND
EQUIPMENT FOR BLAKELY
PARK
RES. NO. 89-97
CC -12(d)
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 89-97 approving an
CC -300
additional $2,329.56 to the originally quoted price of
$26,415.92 for the purchase of one Miracle #162-SZBP"
Lokville" Play System, 2 benches #1267 and 2 swings
#162-854-15/#162-854-25 for the Blakely Park play area
rehabilitation which is completely funded with Community
Development Block Grant funds. This additional amount was
required due to an error in the original quote from the
supplier.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR WASTEWATER
COLLECTION SYSTEM
MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
PROGRAM APPROVED
CC -20
The City Council approved the Request for Proposals for
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Wastewater Collection System Management Software Program.
The City Council was advised that the approved 1987/88
Wastewater Capital Outlay Budget includes an allocation of
$30,000 for the acquisition of computer hardware, software,
and training for a computerized wastewater collection
system management program. This program will be used for
scheduling, tracking, and generating work orders for
routine, scheduled, and unscheduled maintenance work.
The budgeted amount includes the following:
Computer $ 5,000
Software $ 4,000
Data Entry $21,000
The major expense is for entering the existing system
attributes (pipe size, length, manhole locations, etc.).
This will provide a fully functional, turnkey package.
DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS
RETAINED BY CITY
CLERK'S OFFICE APPROVED
RES. NO. 89-98
CC -6
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 89-98 approving the
CC -300
destruction of certain Dial -A -Ride records retained in the
City Clerk's Office.
Continued August 16, 1989 459
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
FOR CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT SERVICES
FOR WHITE SLOUGH WATER
POLLUTION CONTROL
FACILITY EXPANSION
APPROVED `
CC -6 The City Council authorized the City Manager and City Clerk
CC -90 to execute the Construction Management Agreement (Work
CC -51(f) Order No. 3 of Master Agreement) between the City of Lodi
and the engineering firm of Black and Veatch.
The City Council was advised that in February 1987, the
City Council approved the Master Agreement, together with
the Preliminary Engineering Agreement (Work Order No. 1),
between the City and the firm of Black and Veatch. In
May 1988, the City Council approved the Design Engineering
Agreement (Work Order No. 2). The work under the Design
Engineering Agreement is essentially complete.
In general, the work under the construction management
agreement includes holding a pre-bid conference, contract
document printing and distribution, performing contract
administration and related office engineering, providing a
full-time contract resident inspector and a part-time
electrical inspector, updating the operation and
maintenance manual, and providing start-up and warranty
period support. The detail of tasks to be provided was
presented for the City Council's review.
It has been determined that it is in the City's best
interest to provide part-time clerical personnel rather
than having this work included under the subject
agreement. It is estimated that the clerical position will
be needed for approximately four hours per day and this
position will be paid on an hourly basis. It has also been
found that it is in the City's best interest to provide
some of the day-to-day electrical inspection. This
inspection will be supervised by a resident inspector and
will be performed by White Slough's full-time Electrical
Technician.
The total estimated cost under the Construction Management
Agreement Work Order No. 3 is $581,000. It is estimated
that the construction of the facility will take
approximately 19 months and the work under the start-up and
warranty support period will take an additional 12 months.
The Public Works Department did solicit a proposal from the
construction management firm of Harris and Associates.
This firm specializes in the construction management of
municipal wastewater plants and other major public
facilities. After reviewing their proposal and adding the
additional work that would have to still be done by Black
and Veatch (i.e., pre-bid work, office engineering,
shop drawing review, operation and maintenance manual
update, and start-up), it was decided that it is
economically and professionally in our best interest to
have Black and Veatch perform the construction management
function.
SENIOR DAY CARE
AGREEMENT WITH LODI
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
CC -90 The City Council approved the Senior Day Care Center
CC -169 Agreement with Lodi Memorial Hospital for the operation of
a Senior Day Care program at Hutchins Street Square and
authorized the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the
agreement on behalf of the City.
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Continued f.ugcst 16, 1981;
The City Council was advised that William Holz willed $2.7
million to the City of Lodi to build a Senior Facility at
Hutchins Street Square in 1987. The Old Lodi Union High
School Site Foundation was instrumental in developing the
plans and specifications to provide such a facility with
the renovation of the old high school gymnasiums and
swimming pool. The project is currently being built by F
and H Construction and is expected to be complete in the
winter of 1990.
One of the features of the Senior Complex is the Senior Day
Care program. It was the desire of the Old Lodi Union High
School Site Foundation and the Lodi Senior Citizens
Commission to offer such a service to adults that need some
type of care -supervision during the day and provide reflief
to the cargeiver. The Foundation felt that this program
would be best operated by a current health care provider
that had local not-for-profit interests and offered the
opportunity to Lodi Memorial Hospital.
The Foundation's representatives and members of the City
staff have met with members of Lodi Memorial Hospital's
Board of Directors for the past year to develop this
agreement.
The City will provide the space to Lodi Memorial Hospital,
which allows the Hospital to provide daily Monday through
Friday services at a nominal fee. The City will provide
the maintenance of the buildings and grounds, with Lodi
Memorial Hospital responsible for the janitorial and
cleaning services of the interior, all utilities and
equipment.
The lease is $1.00 per year. It is also agreed that if
there is any overall profit, it will be paid and remitted
to the Foundation for the continued maintenance and
development of Hutchins Street Square.
RENEWAL OF LEASE FOR
G -BASIN PROPERTY
FRONTING LOWER
SACRAMENTO ROAD
IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF
THE EXCAVATED BASIN
APPROVED
CC -90 The City Council renewed the lease between Delmar and
CC -27(c) Doris Batch and the City of Lodi for 15 acres at the
G -Basin and authorized the lease to be signed by the City
Manager and City Clerk.
The City Council was advised that the Batchs have leased
this property from the City since 1976. The most recent
leases have been on a year-to-year basis because of the
uncertainty of the projects involving the G -Basin. This
lease is for the 1989 calendar year with an option to renew
for the next three years if the property is not needed by
the City. The amount of the lease is $1,350 with an
escalation clause to provide for an additional amount in
future years.
CLASS SPECIFICATIONS
FOR CHIEF BUILDING
INSPECTOR AND BUILDING
INSPECTOR I/II APPROVED
RES. NO. 89-99
CC -34 The City Council adopted Resolution No. 89-99 approving
CC -300 amended Class specification for Chief Building Inspector
and Building Inspector I/II.
The City Council was advised that as a result of a
classification study completed concerning a Building
Inspector I/II position, these class specifications have
been updated.
Continued August 15, 10r,
CLASS SPECIFICATION
AND SALARY RANGE FOR
SENIOR BUILDING
INSPECTOR APPROVED
RES. NO. 89-100
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These are routine updates of existing classifications; the
changes that were incorporated reflect more accurate and
concise job duties.
The Community Development Department has worked with the
Personnel Department to arrive at these amended class
specifications.
This adjustment is to be effective August 21, 1989.
CC -34 The City Council adopted Resolution No. 89-100 approving
CC -300 the Class specification and salary range for Senior
Building Inspector.
The City Council was advised that these adjustments are
proposed in order to implement the findings of a
classification study conducted by the Personnel Department.
At the request of the Community Development Department, a
position of Building Inspector I/II was examined. The
position now completes complex building inspection and
plans examining of commercial and industrial projects.
Additionally, this position provides lead direction to
other Building Inspectors. Because of these specialized
job tasks, skills and certification as a Plans Examiner by
the International Conference of Building Officials, it was
recommended that the Building Inspector position be
reclassified to Senior Building Inspector and placed in the
General Services bargaining unit.
The salary range for Senior Building Inspector, $2556.01 -
$3106.85, reflects a 10.30% increase above the Building
Inspector I/II and currently is established under
occupational code 51.
This adjustment is to be effective August 21, 1989.
ACCEPTANCE OF
IMPROVEMENTS UNDER
INSTALLATION OF
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
AND NEW ROOF ON
CAFETERIA BUILDING AT
HUTCHINS STREET SQUARE
APPROVED
CC -90 The City Council accepted the improvements for
"Installation of Mechanical Equipment and New Roof on
Cafeteria Building at Hutchins Street Square, 600 West Oak
Street" contract and 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 Diede Construction of Woodbridge on January 4, 1989,
in the amount of $83,997.00. The contract has been
completed in substantial conformance with the plans and
specifications approved by the City Council.
The contract completion date was April 14, 1989 and the
actual completion date was June 20, 1989. The final
contract price was $87,853.00. The difference between the
contract amount and the final contract price is mainly due
to addition of three roof drains, downspout, and
scupper to improve drainage.
472/ Continued August 16, 1989
ACCEPTANCE OF
IMPROVEMENTS UNDER
BECKMAN PARK PUMP
STATION REMODEL APPROVED
CC -90 The City Council accepted the improvements for "Beckman
Park Pump Station Remodel, 1426 West Century Boulevard",
and 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 Pacific Mechanical Corporation of Concord on August 3,
1988, in the amount of $332,103.00. The contract has been
completed in substantial conformance with the plans and
specifications approved by the City Council.
The contract completion date was June 6, 1989, and the
actual completion date was July 17, 1989. The final
contract price was $375,170.44. The difference between the
contract amount and the final contract price is mainly due
to additional work needed to connect the new structure to
the existing storm drain line and repaving the existing
pump station site and four days' liquidated damages
($400). The overrun should be funded by the 123.0 Master
Drainage Fund.
ITEM REMOVED FROM AGENDA
Agenda item E-18 - "Acceptance of improvements under Well
Drilling, Well 23, 55 East Harney Lane, Contract" was
removed from the agenda.
FINAL MAP AND
SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT
FOR BROOKSIDE TERRACE,
LOCATED BETWEEN HUTCHINS
STREET AND SCARBOROUGH
DRIVE, NORTH OF WIMBLEDON
DRIVE APPROVED
CC -46 The City Council approved the final map for Brookside
Terrace, Tract No. 2309, and directed the City Manager and
City Clerk to execute the subdivision agreement and map on
behalf of the City.
The City Council was advised that FCF Properties, the
developer of this subdivision, has furnished the City with
the improvement plans, the necessary agreements,
guarantees, insurance certificates, and fees for the
proposed subdivision.
The subdivision is located approximately 200 feet north of
Wimbledon Drive between Hutchins Street and Scarborough
Drive and contains 10 condominium lots with 70 living
units.
VARIANCE TO SPECIFIC
PLAN FOR LOWER
SACRAMENTO ROAD
(KETTLEMAN LANE TO
LODI AVENUE) FROM 1,300
FEET SOUTH OF VINE
STREET TO VINE STREET
APPROVED
ORDINANCE NO. 1460 INTRODUCED
CC -45(a) The City Council introduced Ordinance No. 1460 amending the
CC -46 Specific Plan for Lower Sacramento Road (Kettleman Lane to
CC -149 Lodi Avenue) and allowed the developers of Sunwest Unit No.
9, Sunwest Unit No. 10, and 2414 Vine Street to install a
5 -foot sidewalk, 10.5 feet of landscaping, and a privately
maintained wall. The City Council also determined that the
landscaping and wall be approved by the Site Plan and
Architectural Review Committee prior to construction.
Continued August 16, 1989
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The City Council was advised that the Specific Plan for
Lower Sacramento Road (Kettleman Lane to Lodi Avenue)
requires a 7-foot sidewalk and a grape stake fence along
reverse frontage single -family residential areas.
The developers of Sunwest Unit No. 9 and Sunwest Unit No.'
10 have proposed a common area parcel which would be
maintained by the Homeowners' Associations. The
Homeowners' Associations will also maintain the landscaping
in the right-of-way.
The developer of 2414 West Vine Street would like to
continue this same layout from the north boundary of
Sunwest 10 to Vine Street. The owner of this parcel will
be responsible for maintenance of the Lower Sacramento Road
wall and landscaping along this frontage.
It was felt that the 5 -foot sidewalk with a wall setback
for 10.5 feet of landscaping will be an aesthetic
improvement over what is required by the Specific Plan.
It was recommended that the City Council amend the Specific
Plan for Lower Sacramento Road (Kettleman Lane to Lodi
Avenue) from 1,300 feet south of Vine Street to Vine Street
and approve the following variances:
1. Five-foot sidewalk with 10.5 feet of
landscaping between the sidewalk and wall.
Landscaping to be maintained by the
Homeowners' Associations and property owner
of 2414 West Vine Street.
2. Landscaping and fence to be approved by the
Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee
prior to construction.
3. Fence to be privately maintained.
TRAFFIC RESOLUTION
AMENDMENT ESTABLISHING
BRANDYWINE DRIVE AS A
THROUGH STREET
RES. NO. 89-101
CC -45(a) The City Council adopted Resolution No. 89-101 establishing
CC -48(a) Brandywine Drive as a through street and amended the
CC -300 Traffic Resolution.
The City Council was advised that staff has received two
requests for improving traffic controls on Brandywine
Drive. Both of these requests are at "T" intersections and
have no existing controls. A recent count on Brandywine
Drive shows the volume is approximately 3,000 vehicles per
day. The City's informal guideline for considering
establishing a through street is the street must have
volumes of approximately 2,000 or more vehicles per day and
be used as a minor collector. Brandywine Drive meets
this criteria and was designed to collector street
standards. The speed limit is 35 mph and it is
appropriate that the cross streets be controlled.
Therefore, it was recommended Brandywine Drive be
established as a through street. This designation will
require stop signs to be installed on minor streets
intersecting Brandywine Drive
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
FEE SCHEDULE AMENDMENT
PERTAINING TO
FINGERPRINTING AND
LICENSING
RES. NO. 89-102
CC -6 The City Council adopted Resolution No. 89-102 amending
CC -56 fees for Carrying Concealed Weapon (CCW) Permits and
CC -300 Renewals to reflect the $.50 increase required by the
Department of Justice as follows:
STATE CITY TOTAL
CCW Applicant $24.25 $3.00 $27.25
CCW Renewal $ 5.75 $3.00 $ 8.75
SELF-INSURANCE OF
THE CITY'S LONG-TERM
DISABILITY PLAN
EXTENDED TO 24 MONTHS
RESOLUTION NO. 89-103
CC -6 The City Council was advised that the City's present
CC -21.1(h) long-term disability plan has a 180 -day waiting period
before the insurance plan takes effect. The cost for this
plan was .98% of payroll. The City has been notified the
premium will increase to 1.34% effective July 1, 1989.
Based upon the July 23, 1989 payroll, the additional
premium cost is $1,990.44 per month.
The City can reduce the premium to .98% if we increase the
waiting period to 24 months. We would be assuming an
additional risk of 18 months. With an average per person
liability of approximately $1,500 per month, the City will
save money if there are no more than 15 person months of
paid claims per year. At the present time we have no one
off work in the waiting period; therefore, we will have an
immediate savings of $11,940. We have discussed this with
our agent of record, William McCormack of Delta Benefit
Plan who feels this is a prudent move.
Council was requested to authorize staff to self -insure the
City's long-term disability up to 24 months.
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 89-103 authorizing
self-insurance of the City of Lodi 's long-term disability
plan up to 24 months.
RESPONSE TO THE FINAL
REPORT OF THE 1988-89
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY
GRAND JURY
CC -6 City Attorney McNatt advised the City Council that
CC -7(b) the Final Report of the 1988-89 San Joaquin County Grand
Jury has been received. While the comments addressed to
the City of Lodi were brief and generally neutral in
nature, certain allegations or suggestions made by the
Grand Jury deserve reply.
Listed below is a draft of a letter addressing the Grand
Jury's comments on the repurchase of the Scenic Overlook
site, and the City's personnel procedures.
While the Report does not allege misconduct, or serious
deficiencies in the City's functions, it does indicate a
misunderstanding by the Grand Jury of certain facts.
Continued August 16, 1989
475
Council authorization was requested to send the draft
letter to the presiding Judge of the Superior Court,
pointing out these errors or misunderstandings by the Grand
Jury.
Honorable K. Peter Saiers
Judge
San Joaquin County Superior Court
222 East Weber Avenue
Stockton, CA 95202
Subject: 1988-89 Grand Jury Final Report
Dear Judge Saiers:
On behalf of the City of Lodi, I would like to respond to
the portions (attached) of the Final Report by the 1988-89
Grand Jury which address the operations of the City.
References to the Library and Fire Department were neutral
in nature, and we appreciate the generally favorable
comments received concerning the Police Department.
However, some observations by the Grand Jury concerning the
City's repurchase of the Scenic Overlook site, and
addressing the City's personnel system appear to have been
based on erroneous assumptions. or misinformation provided
to the Grand Jury. It is to these points we would like to
respond.
First, the Grand Jury looked into Lodi's repurchase of a
former dump site which the City sold in the early
1980's. The repurchase was based on discovery of high
levels of lead at the site, which rendered it unusable for
development. While the Grand Jury found no improprieties
on the part of the City in the sale or the repurchase, the
manner in which the comment was written suggested that the
City might have been able to foresee this sort of thing, a
suggestion with which we disagree. At the time of the
sale, the City did everything which we believed was
required, and made full disclosure of the nature of the
site. It was only thereafter when the federal law was
interpreted by courts as applying to such situations that
the problem became apparent. The Grand Jury may not have
understood this, since it suggested that in the future, the
City contact such responsible agencies as "CERCLA" before
making any similar sales. As you are probably aware,
CERCLA is not a federal agency, but the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Cleanup, and Liability Act, a
federal statute.
As to the Grand Jury's comments regarding the terminated
fire fighter, a few points should be addressed. The City
has never denied that its personnel procedures are in need
of updating, and we are in the process of doing so now.
However, that is not something which can be accomplished in
the few weeks (not "months", as stated in the Report)
between the visits by the Jury members. The legal issues
raised by the Grand Jury have now been addressed by the
Courts in three separate lawsuits, and all have been
decided in the City's favor.
The suggestion by the Grand Jury that the City
intentionally delayed their investigation is incorrect, and
may be based on a misunderstanding by the Jury. The
"delay" referred to involved the City's refusal to give to
the Jury the personnel records of certain City employees.
As you will recall, the Grand Jury served a subpoena
duces tecum on the City for these personnel files, and
the City moved to deny them access, based on the privacy
rights of the individuals involved. You yourself decided
that the Grand Jury was not entitled to the majority of
these records, and I thought the Jury understood that if
the City voluntarily turned over these personnel files, the
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City might have been liable to the individuals involved for
invasion of privacy. The Grand Jury apparently
misinterpreted this as an intentional refusal to cooperate,
when in fact, the City could not, by law, voluntarily give
up these files. To describe the City's actions as ark
intentional. delay or failure to cooperate is a
misrepresentation of the facts.
While the points raised by the Grand Jury were not serious
enough to deserve a point -by -point response, 1 feel this
letter is necessary to set the record straight.
Sincerely,
JOHN R. SNIDER
Mayor
The City Council approved the response to the Final Report
of the 1988-89 San Joaquin County Grand Jury as prepared by
the City Attorney.
1989-1990 TAX RATE
FOR BOND INTEREST
AND REDEMPTION APPROVED
RES. NO. 89-104
CC -21(a) The City Council adopted Resolution No. 89-104 establishing
CC -177 the 1989-90 tax rate for bond interest and redemption at
CC -300 1.77 cents per $100.00 of assessed valuation.
The City Council was advised that it will be necessary to
set a property tax rate for 1989-90 in order to return
sufficient funds to pay City of Lodi's annual debt
service. The debt service is for the bonds authorized by
the voters in 1965.
The 1989-90 net secured roll for Lodi is estimated to be
$1,660,396,081.00. The tax rate needed to generate
sufficient funds for bond debt service is calculated to be
1.77 cents per $100.00 of assessed value. Included in this
rate is an allowance for delinquent payments and an
adjustment for increased prior year revenue. The rate is a
decrease of 1.04 cents from the previous year.
The major portion of the decrease is due to the final
payoff of the Series C Bonds which were part of the 1965
General Obligation Bonds.
COMMENTS BY CITY
COUNCIL MEMBERS The following comments were received under the "Comments by
City Council Members" segment of the agenda:
CITIZENS URGED
TO VOTE SEPTEMBER
19, 1989
NATIONAL BABE RUTH
FINALS
Mayor Pro Tempore Hinchman urged all registered voters in
the community to vote in the September 19, 1989 election.
Mayor Pro Tempore Hinchman talked about Kenneth Schmierer
who is the coach of the Lodi team who is going to Rhode
Island for the National Babe Ruth finals.
Continued August 16, 1989 477
LODI'S CERTIFIED
FARMERS' MARKET A
SUCCESS
Council Member Reid indicated how great he felt the
downtown Certified Farmers' Market has been. City Attorney
McNatt stated that work is under way to extend the
agreement for the market to continue.
COUNCIL MEMBER
PINKERTON WILL MISS
OLD COUNCIL CHAMBER
Council Member Pinkerton indicated that he will miss the
old Council Chamber after attending meetings there for the
past 17 years.
COMMENTS BY THE
PUBLIC ON NON
AGENDA ITEMS There were no persons wishing to speak under the "Comments
by the public on non -agenda items" segment of the agenda.
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 confirming the cost of weed abatement
for 1989 and providing for collection.
CONFIRMING THE COST
OF WEED ABATEMENT
FOR 1989 AND
PROVIDING FOR
COLLECTION
RES. NO. 89-105
CC -24(b) City Clerk Reimche reminded the City Council that several
CC -300 months ago the Council initiated weed abatement proceedings
on various parcels throughout the City. According to the
Government Code of the State of California legal noticing,
including letters to the subject property owners,
publications, and postings, were made regarding the
matter. Various public hearings regarding the program were
conducted by the City Council.
Ultimately, the City abated weeds on the following parcels:
1. 713 South Sacramento Street, Lodi
Amount $360.00
APN 045-240-07
Angelantonio DeRubes
2755 Ordway Street, NW 406
Washington DC 20008
2. 653 East Pine Street, Lodi
Amount $295.00
APN 043-210-46
Thien Mai
653 East Pine Street
Lodi, CA 95240
3. 508 South Central Avenue, Lodi
Amount $325.00
APN 047-342-03
James H. Bowles
5828 East Fairlane Road
Acampo, CA 95220
The Government Code provides that the City Council shall
set a public hearing to receive a report of the cost of
abatement in front of or on each separate parcel of land
where the work was done by the City. The City Council set
this matter for public hearing at this meeting.
478 Continued August 16, 1989
Pursuant to the State Government Code, at the time fixed
for receiving and considering the report, the legislative
body shall hear it with any objections of the property
owners liable to be assessed for the abatement. After
confirmation of the report by the Council, a copy shall be
forwarded to the County Assessor and Tax Collector who.
shall add the amount of the assessments to the next regular
tax bill levied against the parcels for municipal purposes.
Notice of this hearing was published pursuant to law and a
copy of the notice was forwarded to the property owner
under Declaration of Mailing.
A report of the Street Superintendent indicating the cost
of the City Weed Abatement Program for 1989 was presented
for the City Council's review.
There were no persons in the audience wishing to speak on
the matter, and the public portion of the hearing was
closed.
Following discussion, on motion of Mayor Pro Tempore
Hinchman, Olson second, the City Council adopted Resolution
No. 69-105 confirming the cost of weed abatement for 1989
in the City of Lodi and providing for collection.
PLANNING COMMISSION Community Development Director Schroeder advised the City
Council that no report of the Planning Commission had been
prepared since the last meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS
(CITY CLERK)
CLAIMS CC -4(c)
On recommendation of the City Attorney and ADJUSTCO, the
City's Contract Administrator, the City Council, on motion
of Council Member Reid, Hinchman second, denied the
following claims and referred them back to the City's
Contract Administrator:
a) Pacific Coast Producers - Date of loss -
7/5/89
b) First Interstate Bank - Date of loss -
8/21/87
ABC LICENSE APPLICATIONS
CC -7(f) City Clerk Reimche presented the following applications
which had been received for Alcoholic Beverage Licenses:
a) Joseph Le, Milk Stop, 321 South Hutchins
Street, Off Sale Beer and Wine License,
Person to Person Transfer
b) Don R./Odessa J. Griffith, Del Monte
Club, 121 North Cherokee Lane, Lodi, On Sale
General Public Premises, Person to Person
Transfer
c) Chuong D. Lao, Ming Smorgi
Restaurant, 1040 Kettleman Lane, #1, Lodi,
On Sale Beer and Wine Eating Place, Original
License
d) Cynthia/Glenn Pierce, The Stuffery, 550
South Cherokee Lane, Suite J, Lodi, On Sale
Beer and Wine Eating Place, Original License
Continued Aucust ._ 1589 79
CITY CLERK WAS
DIRECTED TO POST
FOR VACANCIES ON
VARIOUS CITY BOARDS
AND COMMISSIONS
CC -2(k) On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Hinchman, Olson second, the
CC -2(f) City Council directed the City Clerk to post for a vacancy
created on the Lodi Arts Commission by the resignation of
Neba Matthiessen. Mrs. Matthiessen's term was due to
expire May 5, 1991.
REPORT OF THE LODI
SENIOR CITIZENS
COMMISSION SENIOR
HOUSING TASK FORCE
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Hinchman, Olson second, the
City Council directed the City Clerk to post to receive
applications from persons interested in serving on the Lodi
Personnel Board of Review.
Mr. Phillip Pennino, Lodi Senior Citizens Commission
presented the following report from the Lodi Senior
Citizens Commission Senior Housing Task Force:
To: Lodi City Council
From: Lodi Senior Citizens Commission
Senior Housing Task Force
Dennis Bennett Dean Peckham
Lillian Goldsmith Jim Schroeder
Ted Katzakian Violet Stenson
Charlene Lange Ron Thomas
Phillip Pennino Eleanor Todd
From 1980 to 1988 the senior population in Lodi rose from
9,480 to 11,382, an increase of 20%. Over the next two (2)
years, Lodi's senior population (aged 60 and over) is
projected to grow 26%.
Last fall during a shirtsleeve session, we recognized the
need for low cost housing in Lodi. At that time, a task
force was formed from the Lodi Senior Citizens Commission
and members of the community.
Since formation, the Task Force has met on a monthly basis
to analyze the need for affordable senior housing in Lodi.
In 1986 it was determined that over 1,200 (19.3%) of Lodi's
population live on SSI/SSP, which is substantially below
the poverty level according to Federal statistics. Poverty
level for one senior citizen is $6,636 per year or $553.00
per month.
An average one -bedroom apartment in Lodi now rents for
$350.00. This means that 63% of a senior's monthly income
is directed towards housing, as compared to the federally
accepted standard of 25%.
Because of the strong need for senior housing, the Task
Force explored land availability, developer/ownership
alternatives, financing alternatives and facility design.
We also discussed the role of the City and developers would
play on meeting the needs for senior housing. These
alternatives included the following:
* Establish a non-profit housing corporation.
* Establish a housing authority.
* Joint venture with another developer.
* Contract with an experienced developer thereby limitin-
the City to financial contribution only.
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It was the consensus of the Task Force that as a result of
lack of available and affordable land, the Task Force has
suspended its meetings pending the resolution of Measure A
and the expansion of the White Slough Treatment Plant.
The Task Force recommends that the City of Lodi, with the
implementation of the General Plan, consider strengthening
its incentives for developers to incorporate senior housing
into their development proposals. Under the proposed
Growth Management Plans, senior housing would be exempt
from the annual housing allocation. The Task Force
believes that stronger incentives would accelerate the
construction of affordable senior housing.
We would appreciate the opportunity to expand on these
ideas during a City Council meeting or a shirtsleeve
session. Once the Measure A situation has been solved and
the White Slough Treatment Plant expansion is complete, if
the City Council so desires, the Task Force will be glad to
reconvene to help find a solution for affordable senior
housing.
Sincerely,
Senior Citizens Housing Task Force
Following a brief discussion, it was requested that this
matter be set for discussion at a future Shirtsleeve
Session.
REPORT REGARDING
FEASIBILITY STUDY
ON THE FORMATION
OF A REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
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The City Council received a report by Community Development
Director Schroeder regarding a feasibility study on the
formation of a Redevelopment Agency. Mr. Schroeder advised
that the Community Redevelopment Agencies Association is
presenting an "Introduction to Redevelopment Seminar" on
Thursday, September 21, 1989 at the Omni Hotel, San Diego
and he thought it would be appropriate to have several
representatives from the City attend.
1989-90 OPERATING
BUDGET
CC -21(b)
City Manager Peterson reminded the City Council that during
the month of June, 1989, it had conducted a series of
sessions for the purpose of reviewing the recommended
1989-90 Operating Budget. At the conclusion of these
sessions, the Council directed staff to return with an
amended budget that achieved a four percent overall
reduction. This was done, and a budget reduction plan was
reviewed with the City Council at its "Shirtsleeve" session
of Tuesday, August 1, 1989. At that time, the Council
requested additional time to review both submittals before
giving staff direction regarding revisions to the budget as
originally submitted. The "Shirtsleeve" session of
Tuesday, August 15, 1989 was also for the purpose of budget
review.
Following discussion with questions being directed to
Staff, the City Council, on motion of Council Member
Pinkerton, Olson second, gave direction to staff to modify
the City Manager's Recommended Budget by reducing the
Contingency Fund, including the proposed salary savings,
and reducing the appropriation to the library. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Continued August 16, 1989
4�Y
RECESS
Ayes: Council Members - Olson, Pinkerton, Reid, and
Snider
Noes: Council Members - Hinchman
Absent: Council Members - None
Mayor Snider declared a 10 -minute recess, and the City
Council reconvened at approximately 8:20 p.m.
RESOLUTION ADOPTED
OPPOSING THE PROPOSAL
BY THE STOCKTON
PLANNING COMMISSION TO
INCLUDE IN STOCKTON'S
GENERAL PLAN, CERTAIN
AREAS NORTH OF EIGHT
MILE ROAD
RES. NO. 89-107
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City Manager Peterson advised the City Council that at the
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direction of the Stockton Planning Commission, the City of
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Stockton's planning staff has prepared a proposed amended
CC -300
Stockton General Plan that, among other things, provides
for development north of Eight Mile Road. In fact, the
Stockton planning area depicted in that proposal extends to
Harney Lane which is immediately adjacent in some areas to
the Lodi city limits. Mayor Snider led a delegation of
City representatives in an appearance before the Stockton
Planning Commission on August 1. The Mayor expressed the
opposition of the City of Lodi to this amended General
Plan. Councilmember Olson and several City staff members
also attended the Stockton Planning Commission's meeting of
August 8 to repeat that expression of opposition. The City
of Stockton's planning staff, working with a consulting
firm, had recommended the adoption of an amended General
Plan that provided for no development north of Eight Mile
Road.
Despite the City of Lodi 's expressed opposition, the
recommendation of the Stockton Planning Commission has, not
surprisingly, been moved on to the Stockton City Council
for action by that body. The plan could be before the
Stockton City Council as early as its regular meeting of
August 21, 1989. In making presentations before the
Stockton City Council and whatever other agencies may be
applicable, it is important to be able to state that this
represents the official position of the Lodi City Council.
Following discussion with questions being directed to
Staff, the City Council, on motion of Council Member Reid,
Hinchman second, adopted the following resolution by
unanimous vote:
482 Continued August 16, 1989
RESOLUTION N0. 89-107
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
OPPOSING THE PROPOSAL BY THE STOCKTON PLANNING COMMISSION TO INCLUDE IN
STOCKTON'S GENERAL PLAN, CERTAIN AREAS NORTH OF EIGHT MILE ROAD
WHEREAS, on August 8, 1989, the Stockton Planning Commission voted to
recommend to the Stockton City Council that adoption of a new General Plan be
delayed so that certain areas north of Eight Mile Road can be included in a
revised General Plan for Stockton's growth; and
WHEREAS, the areas involved are near the southern boundaries of Lodi's
sphere of influence, for the most part have Lodi addresses, and have always
been commonly understood to be oriented more toward Lodi than Stockton; and
APEREAS, the inclusion of these areas in Stockton's General Plan would
have a direct impact on any future potential for the City of Lodi to plan for
the use of such land; and
WHEREAS, Stockton officials and staff have publicly expressed doubt that
Stockton is capable of providing municipal services for this area, and have
further expressed doubt that the inclusion of such area can be done in
compliance with time limits imposed by law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council, by this
resolution, expresses in the strongest terms its opposition to the proposal to
include in Stockton's draft General Plan update, any areas north of Eight
Mile Road, and urges the Stockton City Council to reject this idea until
discussions between the Cities can be carried out concerning this area of
mutual interest;
FURTHER RESOLVED, the City of Lodi is prepared to oppose by any means
necessary and proper, any attempt at this time to include areas north of Eight
Mile Road in Stockton's General Plan.
Dated: August 16, 1989
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 89-107 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held August 16, 1989 by the
following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Hinchman, Olson, Pinkerton, Reid and Snider
(Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Alice M. Reimche
City Clerk
Continued August 16, 1989
RESOLUTION RETIRING
THE CITY COUNCIL
CHAMBER LOCATED AT
221 WEST PINE STREET AS
THE OFFICIAL MEETING
PLACE OF THE LODI CITY
COUNCIL
483
RES. NO. 89-106
CC -6 The City Council on motion of Council Member Reid, Hinchman
CC -14(a) second, by unanimous vote, adopted Resolution No. 89-106 as
CC -300 set forth below following its reading by City Clerk Reimche:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-106
RESOLUTION RETIRING THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF CITY HALL,
221 WEST PINE STREET, LODI
AS THE OFFICIAL MEETING PLACE OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
WHEREAS, the first meeting of the Lodi City Council in the
Council Chamber at 221 West Pine Street, Lodi was held on Monday, February 20,
1928; and
WHEREAS, Councilmen Hale, Shattuck, Weihe and Mayor
Spooner were present. Councilman Roach was absent due to a serious illness;
and
WHEREAS, the following items appeared on the agenda of that
meeting:
1)
A special committee from the Lodi
Churchman's Club addressed the Council
regarding the necessity of enforcing the
State law regarding lights on bicycles and
the curbing of roller skating by children on
the streets.
2)
Mr. Christian Rageth presented a plan for
the landscaping on the south and west sides
of Lawrence Park.
3)
Communications received included the
following:
a)
a letter from F. A. Dougherty and Sons
applying for a share of the insurance on the
New City Hall;
b)
a letter from Hill's Jewelry Store regarding
clocks;
c)
an application from G. J. Krieger for
permission to operate a popcorn wagon on the
streets.
4)
Four building permits for structures
totalling $6,600 were granted.
5)
City Engineer L. F. Barzellotti presented
a tentative plan for a comfort house for
Lawrence Park.
6)
The following plans for improvements were
referred to the Committee on Finance and
Revenue:
484 Continued August 16, 1989
Lodi Library Extensions Street Grading
Machine
City Park Improvements Garage at City Hall
City Hall Lighting Standards Barnhart
Sewer Extension
Parking City Hall Grounds Tower for Fire
Signal
Remodeling of Water Plant Garage at Maple
Square
7) Bills in the amount of $2,423.94 were
approved.
8) The disposal of cannery waste for the coming
canning season was discussed.
9) The program for the public opening of the
new City Hall was discussed.
WHEREAS, during the past 61 years, this chamber has been
the setting of debate, deliberation, and decision which has resulted in the
stability, growth and development of our City; and
WHEREAS, the City's population has increased from
approximately 7,200 to 50,000, and the annexed territory from 1.51 square miles
to 9.450 square miles; and
WHEREAS, over the years, City Council Members have given
unselfishly of their time and talent in providing the best possible government
for the City of Lodi, and loyal and efficient civic employees have dedicated
themselves to faithfully and effectually carrying out the acts of the City
Council;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that it seems only fitting
on the occasion of the last regular City Council meeting of the Lodi City
Council to be held in this chamber that we bid farewell to this room which has
served this community so well during these years.
Dated: August 16, 1989
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 89-106 was passed and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held August 16, 1989 by
the following vote:
Reid and
Ayes: Council Members - Hinchman, Olson, Pinkerton,
Snider (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
/,, ; .d rz i k - "
Alice M. Reimche
City Clerk
ORDINANCES There were no ordinances presented for adoption.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the
City Council, Mayor Snider adjourned the meeting at
approximately 9:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 30,
1989.
ATTEST:
llu-. hi
Alice M. Reimche
City Clerk