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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 20, 1988PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Pro Tempore Snider presented a proclamation to the Tokay High School's Theater Arts Students. CONSENT CALENDAR In accordance with report and recommendation of the City Manager, Council, on motion of Council Member Reid, Hinchir.an second, approved the following items hereinafter set forth. CLAIMS CC -21(a) Claims were approved in the amount of $1,373,784.82. MINUTES There were no minutes presented for Council approval. PUBLIC HEARING SET REGARDING PROPOSED AMENDED SIGN ORDINANCE A public hearing was set for Wednesday, February 17, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. to consider the proposed amended sign CC -53(a) ordinance as prepared by the City Attorney. CC -171 PUBLIC HEARING SET TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF VARIOUS UNIFORM CODES A public hearing was set for February 3, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. to consider adoption of the following Uniform Codes: CC -6 CC -24(b) a) 1985 Uniform Building Code b) 1985 Uniform Plumbing Code c) 1985 Uniform Mechanical Code d) 1985 Uniform Housing Cade e) 1985 Uniform Fire Code f) 1985 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings g) 1987 National Electrical Code 1 CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LODI CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1988 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members - Hinchman, Pinkerton, Reid, and Snider (Mayor Pro Tempore) Absent: Council Members - Olson Also Present: City Manager Peterson, Assistant City Manager Glenn, Public Works Director Ronsko, City Attorney Stein, and City Clerk Reimche INVOCATION The invocation was given by Assistant City Manager Glenn. PLEDGE OF The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tempore AllEGIANCE Snider. PRESENTATIONS PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Pro Tempore Snider presented a proclamation to the Tokay High School's Theater Arts Students. CONSENT CALENDAR In accordance with report and recommendation of the City Manager, Council, on motion of Council Member Reid, Hinchir.an second, approved the following items hereinafter set forth. CLAIMS CC -21(a) Claims were approved in the amount of $1,373,784.82. MINUTES There were no minutes presented for Council approval. PUBLIC HEARING SET REGARDING PROPOSED AMENDED SIGN ORDINANCE A public hearing was set for Wednesday, February 17, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. to consider the proposed amended sign CC -53(a) ordinance as prepared by the City Attorney. CC -171 PUBLIC HEARING SET TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF VARIOUS UNIFORM CODES A public hearing was set for February 3, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. to consider adoption of the following Uniform Codes: CC -6 CC -24(b) a) 1985 Uniform Building Code b) 1985 Uniform Plumbing Code c) 1985 Uniform Mechanical Code d) 1985 Uniform Housing Cade e) 1985 Uniform Fire Code f) 1985 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings g) 1987 National Electrical Code 1 Continued January 20, 1988 CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR DESIGN WORK ON THE LODI LAKE BEACH RESTROOMS The City Council authorized the City Manager and City Clerk to sign the Architectural Services Agreement between the CC -90 City of Lodi and Ramsey, Derivi, Castellanos, Preszler Architects for modifications to the Lodi Lake Beach restrooms. Council was reminded that modifications to the Lodi Lake Beach restrooms are included in this year's Capital Improvement Program using Community Development Block Grant Funds. The improvements include installation of handicapped accessible fixtures and stalls and replacement of deteriorated plumbing and roofing. The original design was done by Arlie Preszler. Staff recommends the modifications be done by the firm with which he is now associated. The design work will be paid out of City funds. Billing will be on a time and material basis up to a maximum of $3,000. CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC TO PROVIDE ELECTRICAL LINE EXTENSION AND SERVICE TO WATER WELL 10-R The City Council authorized the City Manager and City Clerk to sign the Electric Extension and Service Agreement CC -51(d) between the City of Lodi and Pacific Gas and Electric to CC -90 provide electrical service to Water Well 10-R. Water Well 10-R is a replacement well for Well 10. Well 10-R is located outside the City limits near Guild Winery, as was Well 10. This agreement extends the electrical service line from the old Well 10 site to the new Well 10-R site approximately 1,000 feet away. The cost of the extension will be paid by Pacific Gas and Electric. CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK AUTHORIZED TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FARMERS AND MERCHANTS BANK OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA REGARDING CITY CREDIT CARDS Council was informed that for the past two years or so the City has utilized American Express credit cards in CC -90 conjunction with attendance by the City Council and staff at conferences, training seminars and other miscellaneous meetings. It was recommended that the City Council authorize a change to MasterCard issued by the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Central California for reasons of convenience and cost. The specific limits, which may be changed from time to time by Council action will be: Continued January 20, 1988 PETERSON, Thomas A. GLENN, Jerry L. REIMCHE, Alice M. HOLM, Robert H. SCHROEDER, James B. WILLIAMSON, Ronald W TITLE AUTHORIZED AMOUNT City Manager $ 5,000 Assistant City Manager 5,000 City Clerk 10,000 Finance Director 5,000 Community Development Director 5,000 Parks and Recreation Director 5,000 The City Council authorized the City Manager and the City Clerk to enter into an agreement with the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Central California for the issuance of City credit cards to certain staff members as enumerated herein. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION ADOPTED TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT AT 841 EAST KETTLEMAN LANE, LODI RES. NO. 88-12 The City Council adopted Resolution No. 88-12, a resolution of intention to abandon a portion of the public utility CC -52(a) easement at 841 East Kettleman Lane. Further Council referred the matter to the Planning Commission and set it for public hearing at the regular Council meeting of February 17, 1988. Council was advised that this public utility easement abandonment has been requested by the owners of 841 East Kettleman Lane to allow them to place their building over the abandoned portion of this easement. The City had originally planned on placing a sewer main in this easement but the main was eventually installed in Beckman Road. By placing the building on the abandoned portion of the easement the owners will have better circulation through their parking lot. The owners of the property have paid the required fees to process this abandonment. Pacific Bell, PG&E, King Videocable Company, and City utilities have been notified of this proposed abandonment and their approval will be secured prior to the final action. COUNCIL APPROVES STAFF'S RECOMMENDA- TION TO PROHIBIT THE DISCHARGE OF CERTAIN HYDRO- CARBONS AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS INTO THE CITY'S SEWER SYSTEM Council was advised that in February, 1987 Applied Geo -Systems representing owners of an underground CC -24(a) contamination site at 35 North Cherokee Lane (Beacon CC -44 Station) requested permission to discharge 5-10 gallons per CC -176 minutes of partially treated hydrocarbon contaminated water into the City's sanitary sewer system. Due to this Division's concerns of the potential liabili_y and detrimental impact on the City's sanitary sewer system and ultimately the wastwater treatment plant, a Request for Proposal (RFP) was developed to solicit outside help -in reviewing the request, evaluate the impact on the City system, and developing any required city code modifications. Continued January 20, 1988 The City received and reviewed three proposals, and on May 6, 1987 recommended to City Council that the firm of Black and Veatch be retained for the development of petroleum hydrocarbon discharge standards. On July 28, 1987, Black and Veatch forwarded the City a draft summary of their approach, findings, and recommendations. The report raised several unanswered questions and raised uncertainties relating to the City's liability. On August 20, 1987, the City sent Mr. Tom Zuckerman, Attorney at Law, the above draft and also a white paper produced by the California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA), which was published in the July issue of The Bulletin, a California Water Pollution Control Association publication. Mr. Zuckerman was asked to review and comment on the documents. A response dated November 5, 1987 was received from Tom Zuckerman's office of Feldman, Waldman and Klien, Attorneys at Law regarding their review of the documents. From Zuckerman's review of the documents and contact with League of California Cities staff attorney it is clear that the City of Lodi should seriously consider its increased liabilities if they are to accept hydrocarbon discharges. In conclusion, after review of the documents and Best Available Technology (BAT) that exists for treatment and disposal of the contaminated water, Staff strongly recommends against allowing this discharge into the City sewer system. Due to the above information, it is recommended that NO sewer ordinance amendment be developed that would allow the discharge of any hydrocarbon and/or petroleum products into the City's wastewater systems; and Secondly, that Black and Veatch be instructed to draft an amendment to the Ordinance so as to prohibit any discharge of hydrocarbon and/or petroleum products from entering City sewer systems. Council concurred with staff's recommended action to prohibit the discharge of certain hydrocarbons and petroleum products into the City's sewer system. INSTALLATION/UPGRADE OF KILLELEA SUB- STATION FENCE APPROVED The City Council approved the plans and specifications for the installation/upgrade of the Killelea Substation fence CC -12.1(a) and authorized advertisement for bids thereon. The bid opening date has been set for February 16, 1988. Council was advised that the present security system at the Killelea Substation (Cherokee Lane and Locust Street) has been repeatedly breached of late and considerable upgrade of this system is required. Unauthorized entry has included intrusions under and over the chain-link fence surrounding the substation; recently the padlock was cut and removed leaving the gate open to the general public. Articles have been stolen from the site and various toys have been found on site. This particular substation is the only one which has experienced such intrusions. r37 Continued January 20, 1988 While no significant damage has been done to date, the presence of unauthorized persons in an ultra -hazardous area is a serious matter. The exposure to high-voltage equipment should be limited to only those trained in electrical safety. Furthermore, that substation represerts the direct link between Lodi and its power supply. Any accident involving the main power bus at that substation affects the entire city. Although the fence as it stands today meets the minimum legal height requirements, it is recommended that the fence be reconstructed based on analysis of existing foundations and fence supports to prohibit intrusion under and over the fence. The recommended fence configuration is 10 feet material with slats and 1 foot barbed wire interlaced with razor ribbon on top. In addition, all gates and doors will be equipped with alarms and an infrared perimeter beam scanning system installed. Any entry will then be detected by either a door/gate entry sensor and/or by crossing the infrared beams. The estimated cost of this project is $21,000* with funding provided as follows: Carry-over from 1986-87 fiscal year budget $ 6,800 Special Allocation request from Utility Outlay Reserve $14,200 * Fence reconstruction/improvements 5172000 Security System 4,000 21,000 Council approved the specifications for the installation and upgrade of Killelea Substation. SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE CUSHMAN SCOOTERS FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT APPROVED Council approved the specifications for the purchase of three Cushman scooters for use in the Parks and Recreation CC -12.1(b) Department and authorized the advertisement for bids thereon. PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT CUSHMAN SCOOTER FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT APPROVED Council approved the purchase of a Cushman Scooter as a CC -20 replacement unit of one that was totaled out in an accident. Further, Council approved the allocation of the replacement cost of this scooter of $7,000 from the Equipment Fund. RETAINING OF CONSULTANT FOR MASTER -PLANNING HALE PARK AND DEVELOPING PLANS FOR THE EMERSON PARK EAST AREA PLAYGROUND AND GROUP PICNIC AREAS APPROVED Council approved the retaining of a Consultant for the E Continued January 20, 1988 Master -Planning of Hale Park and developing plans for the CC -88 Emerson Park East Area Playground and group picnic areas and approved an allocation of $5,000 from the Contingent Fund to cover this project. RESOLUTION ADOPTED ESTABLISHING VOTING PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES, APPOINTING PRECINCT BOARD MEMBERS, AND FIXING COMPENSATION FOR THE APRIL 12, 1988 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION RES. NO. 88-13 Council adopted Resolution No. 88-13 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lodi, California, Establishing CC -18 Voting Precincts and Polling Places, Appointing Precinct Board Members and Fixing Compensation for the General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, April 12, 1988 as called by Resolution No. 87-166. The rate of compensation for precinct board members was established at $63.75 for each inspector and $52.50 for each clerk. TRANSFER OF FUNDS IN THE ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPARTMENT AS IT PERTAINS TO THE INTERCONNECTION PROJECT APPROVED CC -7(j) CC -21(a) CC -51(d) COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council was apprised that the original estimated expenditure for engineering and support services required for the 230-kv Interconnection project during the FY 87-88 period was based on protracted schedules under direction of the Federal Agency (WAPA). Recent negotiations have resulted in Lodi, supported by NCPA and consultant Power Engineers, taking the lead role. Therefore, the project schedules have been re -worked and compressed. Formerly, much of the engineering support was scheduled after FY 87-88; however, the compressed schedule will result in increased expenditures this fiscal year. The requested transfer amount of $175,000 will cover all engineering and support costs anticipated to occur in FY 1987-88 pursuant to new project schedules. Cost for site evaluation and project analysis was included in the Electric Utility Department budget for 1987-88. $350,000 was set aside in the Electric Outlay Reserve for this cost. This request is to transfer 50% of that amount for use in the Interconnection account 016.1-650.34. Council approved the transfer of funds in the Electric Utility Department as it pertains to the interconnection project as outlined above. QUESTIONS POSED REGARDING THE 230 -KV INTER- CONNECTION PROJECT City Manager Peterson responded to questions posed by Council Member Pinkerton regarding PG&E being able to 6 ,''39 Continued January 20, 1988 CC -7(j) review and comment on the environmental documentation for CC -51(d) the 230-kv interconnection project. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON AGENDA ITEMS There were no persons in the audience wishing to address the Council under this 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 UNMET TRANSIT the City Clerk, Mayor Pro Tempore Snider called for the NEEDS HEARING Public Hearing to obtain citizens comments on transit needs within the City of Lodi. CC -50(b) Background information regarding the City of Lodi Dial -A -Ride Program was given by Assistant City Manager Glenn. Mr. Glenn also gave an overview of comments that had been received at a similar hearing that was held at 11:00 a.m. 7 at the Loel Center. Mr. John Spagnola, 715 West Park, Lodi, who is the Activity Director at Bechthold Convalescent Home addressed the Council regarding the need for transportation for wheelchair bound patients. Ms. Doralee Boles, San Joaquin County Transportation Coordinator, addressed the Council advising that they have 18 vehicles for the handicapped but this only takes care of needed medical trips. They provide about 50,000 trips a year. Mr. Robert Van Rooyan, of the County Council of Government (COG) addressed the Council talking about the process of evaluating transit needs. There being no other persons wishing to address the Council on the matter, the public portion of the hearing was closed. No formal action was taken by the Council on the matter. PLANNING COMMISSION City Manager Peterson reported that the Planning Commission had not met.since the last report received by Council. COMMUNICATIONS (CITY CLERK) CLAIMS On recommendation of the City's Contract Administrator and the City Attorney, Council, on motion of Council Member CC -4(c) Hinchman, Reid second, denied the following claim which had been filed against the City and referred to L. J. Russo Insurance Company, Inc.: Pat Croft, DOL 10/12/87 ABC LICENSE City Clerk Reimche presented the following application which had been received for Alcoholic Beverage License: CC -7(f) Joseph and Lisa Canepa, 400 East Kettleman Lane, Suites 1, 2 and 3, Lodi, On Sale Beer License, Original License ELECTION UPDATE City Clerk Reimche gave a brief report regarding the April 12, 1988 General Municipal Election. Mrs. Reimche reported CC -18 that nominations opened January 14, 1988 for two seats on the City Council, those of Council Member Hinchman and Council Member Pinkerton, and responded to questions regarding the matter as were posed by the Council. 7 Continued January 20, 1988 REGULAR CALENDAR REVIEW OF ADULT CROSSING GUARD STUDY AT GARFIELD STREET/EDEN STREET CC -24(b) CC -43 CC -45(a) CC -48(a) Council was apprised that the Lodi Unified School District sent a letter to the City of Lodi requesting the Public Works Department study the Garfield Street/Eden Street intersection for an adult crossing guard. Staff performed the necessary studies for an adult crossing guard in accordance with the guidelines adopted by Caltrans. The guidelines require that the traffic volume exceed 350 vehicles while at least 40 elementary school pedestrians use the crossing when going to or from school each of any two hours daily. Table 1 presented for Council review indicated the vehicle and pedestrian counts for Garfield Street and Eden Street. Since the Vice -Principal felt the conditions were amplified during rainy days, staff did an additional afternoon count while it was rainy. The counts do not meet the minimums required by Caltrans. The City of Lodi's crossing guard agreement with the LUSD states that the City has a statutory duty to reimburse the School District for costs of employing school crossing guards if the requisite criteria are met. The primary criterion is the data shall be measured against the warrants of the Traffic Manual published and adopted by Caltrans. Since this criterion is not met, the City staff cannot recommend reimbursing the LUSD for costs of an adult crossing guard. This type of funding comes from the City's street maintenance accounts. However, the LUSD can employ an adult crossing guard at this location with LUSD funding. While performing the traffic count, staff observed vehicle vs. vehicle "near misses" at this intersection. Staff reviewed the accident map and there have been no reported accidents at this intersection in 1984, 1985, 1986, and 1987. During the rainy day observation, parents were double-parked while waiting for their children. The school has only three off-street parking spaces. The school staff parks on -street and all the loading activity for the buses and parents is done on -street also. Since Garfield Street and Eden Street are narrow streets (35-36'), this area gets congested during the peak hours when students are going to and from school. The congested area and high on -street parking demand makes it difficult for the student patrols to see oncoming vehicles. Staff also felt the student patrols appeared to be inattentive. Staff has observed other student patrols at various schools that were able to control traffic without causing additional traffic problems. Staff recommends the student patrols be re -informed of the proper methods of traffic controlling. Staff also recommends installing 20 feet of no parking zones adjacent to the crosswalks on Garfield Street at Eden Street. This will improve visibility for the student patrols. Unless the Council feels other action is appropriate, this will be done by the Public Works Department without a resolution, as allowed by the new Traffic Ordinance. Continued January 20, 1988 On motion of Council Member Reid, Hinchman second, Council voted to take no action on the matter. PURCHASE OF ARES ROBOT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT APPROVED Following introduction of the matter by City Manager Peterson and a presentation by Captain Larry Hansen of the CC -152 Lodi Police Department, Council, on motion of Council Member Hinchman, Pinkerton second, approved the purchase of an ARES robot for the Police Department at a cost of $19,500 and authorized the expenditure of 511,000 from Community Crime Resistance Grant funds and $8,500 from the Capital Outlay Reserve Fund for this purchase. CAMPAIGN APPROVED TO ENCOURAGE VOTER REGISTRATION IN THE CITY OF LODI Following introduction of the matter by City Clerk Reimche, and discussion, Council, on motion of Council Member Reid, CC -18 Hinchman second, directed the City Clerk to initiate a campaign to encourage voter registration in the City of Lodi and appropriated $3,000 from the Contingent Fund to cover the cast of this project. The program will include the following efforts: a) Include a message on utility billings going out during the month of February and March, a message encouraging people to register to vote and to vote. b) Work with various business, such as banks, the Lodi District Chamber of Commerce, etc., to have a supply of post card registration forms in a location accessible to the public. c) Work with the school district in arranging a campaign to register qualified students to vote. d) Work with the media on a variety of programs urging citizens to register to vote and vote. e) Prepare a mailing to every home in Lodi encouraging the qualified residents to register to vote and to vote in all elections. ORDINANCES ORDINANCE REZONING PORTIONS OF ASSESSOR PARCELS NOS. 027-080-19 and 027-080-23 ORD NO. 1411 ADOPTED Ordinance No. 1411, entitled, "Ordinance Amending the Official District Map of the City of Lodi and Thereby CC -53(a) Rezoning Portions of Assessor Parcel Nos. 027-080-19 and CC -149 027-080-23, Lots 1 through 17, as shown on the revised tentative map of the Apple Orchard Subdivision (i.e. south side of Tokay Street, east of Lower Sacramento Road), from R-1 Single -Family Residential to R-2, Single -Family Residential" have been introduced at a Regular Meeting of the Lodi City Council held January 6, 1988, was brought up for passage on motion of Council Member Reid, Hinchman second. Second reading of the Ordinance was omitted after reading by title, and the Ordinance was then adopted and ordered to print by unanimous vote of all Council Membe-s present. Continued January 20, 1988 VARIOUS ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO REFUSE RATES ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 1412, 1413, and 1414 ADOPTED Ordinance No. 1412, entitled, "An Ordinance of the Lodi City Council Amending Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 13.16, CC -22(b) Section 13.60.030 Regarding Residential Solid Waste CC -149 Collection Monthly Rates", having been introduced at a Regular Meeting of the Lodi City Council held January 6, 1988, was brought up for passage on motion of Council Member Reid, Hinchman second. Second reading of the Ordinance was omitted after reading by title, and the Ordinance was then adopted and ordered to print by unanimous vote of all Council Members present. Ordinance No. 1413, entitled, "An Ordinance of the Lodi City Council" Amending Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 13.16, Section 13.060,030 Regarding Commercial Solid Waste Collection Monthly Rates", having been introduced at a Regular Meeting of the Lodi City Council held January 6, 1988 was brought up for passage on motion of Council Member Reid, Hinchman second. Second reading of the Ordinance was omitted after reading by title, and the Ordinance was then adopted and ordered to print by unanimous vote of all Council Members present. Ordinance No. 1414, entitled, "An Ordinance of the Lodi City Council Amending Chapter 13.16.070 Relating to Permit to Remove Solid Waste", having been introduced at a Regular Meeting of the Lodi City Council held January 6, 1988 was brought up for passage on motion of Council Member Hinchman, Reid second. Second reading of the ordinance was omitted after reading by title, and the Ordinance was then adopted and ordered to print by unanimous vote of all Council Members present. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Pro Tempore Snider adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:40 p.m. ATTEST: 'jz;ZeG fi 1cjJGilc_ Alice M. Reimche City Clerk 10