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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 3, 1988CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LODI CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1988 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members - Hinchman, Pinkerton, Snider, and Olson (Mayor) Absent: Council Members - Reid Also Present: City Manager Peterson, Community Development Director Schroeder, Public Works Director Ronsko, City Attorney Stein, and City Clerk Reimche INVOCATION The invocation was given by Reverend David Hill, Grace Presbyterian Church PLEDGE OF The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Olson. ALLEGIANCE PRESENTATIONS DONATION RECEIVED FROM THE OLD LODI UNION HIGH SCHOOL SITE FOUNDATION Mrs. Sheri Mallory, representing the Old Lodi Union High School Site Foundation, presented a donation in the amount CC -27(e) of $50,000 which is to be applied against the construction loan of the Fine Arts Facility. CONSENT CALENDAR In accordance with report and recommendation of the City Manager, Council, on motion of Council Member Pinkerton, Hinchman second, approved the following items hereinafter set forth. Agenda item E-11 - "Approve funds for amended contract for General Plan Update" was removed from the agenda. Mayor Pro Tempore Snider abstained from voting on Agenda item E-4 - "Approve final map, subdivision agreement, and subdivision agreement addendum for Parkview Terrace, located at the northeast corner of Lower Sacramento Road and Lodi Avenue" because of a possible conflict of interest. CLAIMS CC -21(a) Claims were approved in the amount of $2,026,676.49. MINUTES The Minutes of November 18, 1987, November 24, 1987, November 25, 1987, December 3, 1987, December 8, 1987, December 16, 1987, and January 13, 1988 were approved as written. IMPROVEMENTS UNDER STORM DRAIN PUMP STATION ABANDONMENTS - LOWER SACRAMENTO ROAD, 150 FEET SOUTH OF LODI AVENUE TO LODI AVENUE ACCEPTED The City Council accepted the improvements for "Storm Drain Pump Station Abandonments, Lower Sacramento Road, 150' CC -14(d) South of Lodi Avenue to Lodi Avenue", and directed the Public Works Director to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's office. i A c. -_z Continued February 3, 1988 Council was apprised that the contract was awarded to Crutchfield Construction of Stockton on December 2, 1987 in the amount of $10,532.00. The contract has been completed in substantial conformance with the plans and specifications approved by the City Council. The contract completion date was January 26, 1988, and the actual completion date was January 26, 1988. The final contract price was $10,532.00. The County has been billed for its portion of the work. VARIOUS DOCUMENTS FOR PARKVIEW TERRACE APPROVED Mayor Pro Tempore Snider abstained form discussion and voting on the following item, because of a possible CC -46 conflict of interest. The City Council approved the final map for Parkview Terrace and directed the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the subdivision agreement, subdivision agreement addendum, and map on behalf of the City. Council was apprised that Wentland and Associates, 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 agreement addendum covers the installation of a storm drain outfall structure at Henry Glaves Park which is the City's responsibility. It is in the City's best interest to have the developer's contractor complete this work at the time the subdivision improvements are installed. The subdivision is located at the northeast corner of Lower Sacramento Road and Lodi Avenue and contains a total of 90 single-family lots. ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10 AND CHAPTER 12.04 OF THE CITY CODE, MAKING VIOLATIONS OF THE TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AND ENCROACHMENT ORDINANCE AN INFRACTION RATHER THAN A MISDEMEANOR INTRO. OF ORD. NO. 1415 The City Council introduced Ordinance No. 1415 amending Title 10 and Chapter 12.04 of the City Code, making CC -6 violations of the traffic ordinance and encroachment CC -149 ordinance an infraction rather than a misdemeanor. Council was advised that under Government Code Section 36900, a violation of the City Code is a misdemeanor unless otherwise designated. It was therefore recommended by staff that for ease of enforcement, violations of both the traffic ordinance (Title 10 of the City Code) and the encroachment ordinance (Chapter 12.04 of the City Code) be made infractions rather than misdemeanors. An infraction is punishable by a fine only where a misdemeanor is punishable by a fine and/or imprisonment with the possibility of a jury trial. 345 Continued February 3, 1988 DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS IN CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AUTHORIZED RES. NO. 88-14 Council adopted Resolution No. 88-14 authorizing destruction of certain records in the City Clerk's Office CC -6 pursuant to Section 34090 of the Government Code of the State of California. DECLARING WEEDS A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND INITIATING ABATEMENT PROCEED- INGS ON VARIOUS PARCELS THROUGH- OUT THE CITY RES. NO. 88-15 Council was apprised that throughout the spring and summer ADOPTED months the Lodi Fire Department has an ongoing program of contacting property owners to remove weeds on property they CC -24(b) own within the City. The Fire Department currently has a list of 377 parcels within the city that are not in compliance with weed abatement requirements. Council adopted Resolution No. 88-15 - Resolution Declaring Weeds a Public Nuisance and Initiating Abatement Proceedings on Various Parcels Throughout the City and set the matter for Public Hearing at the Regular Meeting of April 20, 1988. PUBLIC HEARING SET TO REVIEW AND APPROVE A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE CITY BUILDINGS DEMOLITION PROJECT (OLD CITY JAIL AND STORAGE BUILDINGS) The City Council set a Public Hearing on February 17, 1988 to review and approve a Negative Declaration for the City CC -14(a) Buildings Demolition Project (Old City Jail and Storage CC -53(a) Buildings). Staff advised that, inasmuch as the project currently proposed is subject to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEPA), a Negative Declaration has been prepared for review and approval by the City Council, prior to project authorization. RESOLUTION ESTABLISH- ING DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY AND PROCEDURE FOR INDUSTRIAL DISABILITY RETIREMENT FOR LOCAL SAFETY MEMBERS RES. NO. 88-16 ADOPTED The City Council adopted Resolution No. 88-16 establishing delegation of authority and procedure for industrial CC -34 disability retirement for local safety members. This resolution updates the procedures to comply with the Administrative Procedures Act (APA) as a result of recent appellate court decisions dealing with the applicability of the (APA) to disability retirement litigation. J Continued February 3, 1988 AGREEMENT FOR THE LEASING OF PARKING SPACES IN THE NORTH PARKING LOT OF THE LODI GRAPE BOWL BY BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA APPROVED Council approved an agreement for the leasing of parking spaces (thirty-five parking spaces at $10.00 per space per CC -27(a) month, Monday through Friday) in the north parking lot of CC -90 the Lodi Grape Bowl by Blue Shield of California and authorized the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO REPLACE CERTAIN FACILITIES AT THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT COMPLEX APPROVED The City Council authorized the Purchasing Agent to solicit proposals to address the need for temporary accommodations CC -14(a) to replace certain Parks and Recreation structures CC -27(a) scheduled for demolition in the spring of 1988 and CC -142 authorize advertisement for proposals thereon. The closing date for proposals was set for February 22, 1988. The City Council was reminded that, at the City Council meeting of December lb, 1987, a resolution was passed to approve plans and specifications for demolition of various structures in the corporation yard of the Parks Division. Demolition of such structures, to be undertaken in March or April of 1988, will result in the displacement of an office, storage space, and a "ready room", all of which are necessary to the daily functions of the Parks Division. In order to maintain continuity of operations, replacement facilities will be needed to provide the following: A building of approximately 1400-1800 square feet to include a ready room, conference room, drafting area, enclosed office, three open or semi -open office spaces, storage room, restroom and locker room. Building to be installed or made available with utility provisions by late April 1988 for use for one to three years. - Secured parking to be arranged for approximately 15 vehicles in a site adjoining the above structure. In order to accommodate these needs, approval is hereby sought to request proposals to lease or purchase structures to be delivered and installed on newly -cleared areas of the corporation yard. An alternative may involve the lease of commercial property to satisfy the same requirements. It is estimated it will cost approximately $35,000 to address this situation until a permanent arrangement is made. Adequate funding is available in the General Fund Operating Reserve. RECLASSIFICATION OF ONE ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN SUPERVISOR POSITION TO THAT OF ENGINEERING ASSISTANT APPROVED The City Council approved reclassifying one Engineering Technician Supervisor position to that of Engineering CC -34 Assistant and approved the job description for Engineering Assistant with the salary range equivalent to Engineering Technician Supervisor. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 247 Continued February 3, 1988 COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORT GIVEN REGARDING GOEHRING MEAT, INC. WASTE WATER DISPOSAL PROBLEMS Following an inquiry by Council Member Hinchman, a brief report was presented by staff regarding the problems being CC -24(b) encountered by Goehring Meat, Inc. concerning its waste water disposal. POSSIBILITY OF INTERNATIONAL WATER POLO MATCH BEING HELD AT THE TOKAY HIGH SCHOOL POOL ANNOUNCED Mayor Pro Tempore Snider announced that plans are being made to hold four games between the Yugoslavian National Water Polo Team and the United States Olympic Water Polo Team. The sponsors are working very hard to have one of the games played at the Tokay High School Pool on July 4, 1988. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON AGENDA ITEMS PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY ENCROACHMENTS AT 6 WEST OAK STREET AND 7 WEST OAK STREET City Clerk Reimche presented the following letter which had been received from Mr. Edwin R. Bauer, owner, Kundert and CC -6 Bauer and Reo Nathan, owner of Reo's Appliance: CC -45(e) CC -119 "Dear Council Members: In response to a letter received by us from the City of Lodi Street Superintendent, we wish to inform the City Council of the hardship this would create. We sell large appliances and repair them. Many times customers drop off appliances for repair with only the ladies in the shop or they are scheduled for pick-up of a new appliance and the men are out on repair or delivery. Our only access is through our front doors. The appliance are at all times close to the building and are only out there during business hours. In our line of business it would be literally impossible to continue doing business if this law is enforced. We are sure over the years the privilege has been abused but we have been going along with the down town improvement plan and have tried to the best of our ability to keep Lodi looking its best and still give our customers the best service possible. Sincerely, S/Edwin R. Bauer, owner Kundert & Bauer, in business in Lodi since 1956, previously Kundert and Kundert in Lodi, since 1934. s/Reo Nathan Reo's Appliance, conducting business at 7 W. Oak since 1956" Continued February 3, 1988 Mr. Bauer and Mr. Nathan were in the audience and addressed the Council regarding the matter responding to questions as were posed by the Council. Following discussion, Mayor Olson directed the City Clerk to place this item on the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of February 17, 1988. COMPLAINTS RECEIVED REGARDING DOGS ROAMING AT LARGE IN THE AREA OF THE 500 BLOCK OF EAST LODI AVENUE AND COMMERCIAL GARBAGE RATES Mr. Clayton Henson, P. 0. Box 591, Valley Springs, CA addressed the Council presenting the following letter: CC -16 "My name is Clayton Henson. My niece and I own the 2 Apartments 520 and 520 1/2 E. Lodi Ave. They are pi`esently rented and I am having a problem with Dogs, garbage and City Hall interpretation of ordinance No. 1412. I lived at 520 approximately 1 and 1/2 years ago and large dogs roamed the neighborhood at will. I called Animal Control and requested they set a "Live Trap" trap, their reply was "The trap cost to much, someone may wreck it or steal it". Needless to say the dogs continued to roam as Animal Control did nothing. The situation has not gotten better in the last 1 1/2 years dogs still roam and turn over garbage cans even though everyone has designed some ingenious contraption to protect their cans. (That's easier than getting Animal Control to catch them). Having read in the paper that new garbage rates were going into effect on 1 March 1988 I decided to outsmart the dogs by getting one of the new carts for my "Apartments" as the Lodi paper indicated that the City and Scavenger company wanted people to use the carts for lower cost and efficiency. "WRONG". When I applied for the cart I was informed by the Head billing clerk that I did not have an apartment I had a residence and came under Section 1Al of Ordnance 1412 not IA2 as I said I did. I could not accept this interpretation as this is commercial rated property and I had it rented out the same as the 10 unit apartment two doors away in which the owner lived. I ended up talking to the wall as it had more intelligence than the human I was talking to. Under City hall interpretation I would have to pay $18.50 for a waste cart as I would have to pay $7.00 for 520 1/2 and $11.58 for the cart for 520. I contend I only have to pay $14.00 and Mr. Ferrero from the Sanitation Co. thought I should only pay $11.50 and they would supply the cart I was given 2 different ways of arriving at the $18.50 figure. I could pay $7.00 for a can for 520 1/2 and stick it wherever it would fit. or I could submit to extortion and pay $84.00 a year to haul my own garbage under ordnance 1414. Ordnance 1414 is an asinine piece of trash, which I am told, was written around 1949 and has been changed over the years by only the amount you are charged to move your garbage over City streets. If you read 1414 closely you will discover that the first sentence makes it unlawful for "anyone" to pick up garbage from more than one place then 349 Continued February 3, 1988 proceeds, in the same sentence, to allow the illegally picked up garbage to be hauled over city streets by the Garbage collector while John Q. Public has to pay $84.00 to carry only his own. I have my doubts if this pre civil rights, pre prop. 13, pre Gann ordnance will survive the court test. I also have a Lodi City license for yard maintenance and wonder how the "Powers To Be" interpret this ordnance concerning lawn clippings, tree trimmings, dog manure etc. etc. Is it liquid and I can flush it or do I take a chance and hope the "Garbage Patrol" doesn't catch me as I remove it over city streets. Six of my twenty years in the U.S. Navy were spent assisting in drafting Naval Directives, Ordnances, Instructions etc, etc. The first thing you learned was to make them very explicit and clear as somewhere out there some idiot, with the responsibility to administer the order would interpret it in a way never intended and screw up everything. I realize I am a little fish in a big pond as far as apartment owners go, but I feel there are quite a few more little fish in the pond who have some rights and maybe after reading this letter they will stand up to be counted. I would therefore like to submit the following to be added to Ordnance 1412. Let your conscience and the city's pocketbook be your guide on 1414. Ordinance 1412. Section 1A2a Owners of 10 units or less, may at their discretion, substitute a 90 gallon waste cart, to be supplied by Garbage Co., in lieu of each two 30 gallon cans at a cost of $14.00 per cart but in no even shall owner pay less than single can rate for each of his apartments. rsp. Council directed the City Manager to check into the complaint received from Mr. Henson regarding large dogs roaming his neighborhood at will. Further, Council acknowledged the problems outlined by Mr. Henson regarding garbage rates for commercial rated property indicating that this subject needs further review. PETITION RECEIVED REQUESTING VARIOUS FACILITY FOR YOUTHS Ms. Scarlet Hausladen, 403 1/2 Concord Street, Lodi, presented a petition bearing approximately 400 signature CC -188 which reads in full as follows: "We the People of Lodi, ask that a new arcade, and dance hall be put in for our youth age 13 to 20, hours from 4:30 to 12:00 to keep our kids off streets of Lodi, due to, no place to go, where music for dance can be held, arcade machines, like in the Stockton Mall are. Our youth is being lost to Lodi's drug problems - cause - no place to be from hours of 4:30 to 12:00 will help police of Lodi, will help parents of Lodi, will help youth of Lodi, will not cure the problems of Lodi drugs, but will be a place for our youth to be! Continued February 3, 1988 They the youth want this, us the people want this. If our City of Lodi can allow Stockton people to come in, take over our schools, why can't this be done, for our Lodi youth. There is a church on almost every corner, there is a bank on almost every corner, but for youth there is not much on any corner! We want more than one, asking for 7 new nice facility." Following Council discussion, the matter was referred to the Lodi Parks and Recreation Commission. PUBLIC HEARINGS Notices thereof having been published according to law, affidavits of which publications are on file in the office VARIOUS UNIFORM of the City Clerk, Mayor Olson called for the Public CODES INTRODUCED Hearings to consider the adoption of the following various Uniform Codes: a) 1985 Uniform Building Code b) 1985 Uniform Plumbing Code c) 1985 Uniform Mechanical Code d) 1985 Uniform Housing Code e) 1985 Uniform Fire Code f) 1985 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings g) 1987 National Electrical Code A staff report was presented regarding each of the proposed Codes: Mr. Gerald J. Vanderlans, 1310 West Turner Road, Lodi, was the only person wishing to address the Council on any of the proposed codes. Mr. Vanderlans spoke briefly regarding dangerous buildings. There being no other persons wishing to address the Council regarding these matters, the public portion of the hearings were closed. ORD. NO. 1416, 1417, 1418, 1419, 1420, 1421, and 1422 ADOPTED Ordinance No. 1416 - An Ordinance Adopting The "Uniform Building Code", 1985 Edition, and the Secondary Code CC -14(a) Referred to Therein, Namely the "Uniform Building Code CC -24(a) Standards", 1985 Which Codes Regulate the Design, CC -87 Construction, Quality of Materials, Use and Occupancy, CC -149 Location and Maintenance of Buildings or Structures in the City of Lodi, Providing for the Issuance of Permits and Collection of Fees Therefor, Providing Penalties for the Violations Thereof: Repealing Sections 5.1, 5.2, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6 and 5.7 Inclusive of the Code of the City of Lodi, and all Other Ordinances and Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Therewith was introduced on motion of Council Member Pinkerton, Hinchman second. The motion carried by a unanimous vote of all Council Members present. Ordinance No. 1417 - An Ordinance Adopting the "Uniform Plumbing Code", 1985 Edition, Providing for the Establishing of minimum Regulations for the Installation, Alteration or Repair of Plumbing and Drainage Systems and the Inspection Thereof; Providing Penalties for the 8 Continued February 3, 1988 Violations Thereof; and Repealing Sections 18.1, 18.2, 18.3, 18.4 and 18.5 Inclusive of the Code of the City of Lodi and all Other Ordinances and Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Therewith was introduced on motion of Council Member Pinkerton, Hinchman second. The motion carried by a unanimous vote of all Council Members present. Ordinance No. 1418 - An Ordinance Adopting the "Uniform Mechanical Code", 1985 Edition, Which Code Provides Regulations Controlling the Design, Construction, Installation, Quality of Materials, Location, Operation, and Maintenance of Heating, Ventilating, Comfort Cooling, Refrigeration Systems, Incinerators and other Heat Producing Appliances in the City of Lodi, Providing for the Issuance of Permits and Collection of Fees Therefor; Providing Penalties for the Violations Thereof; and Repealing Sections 13A-1, 13A-2 and 13A-3 Inclusive of the Code of the City of Lodi, and All Other Ordinances and Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Therewith was introduced on motion of Council Member Hinchman, Olson second. The motion carried by unanimous vote of all Council Members present. Ordinance No. 1419 - An Ordinance Adopting the "Uniform Housing Code", 1985 Edition, Which Code Provides for the Minimum Requirements for the Protection of Life, Limb, Health, Property, Safety and Welfare of the General Public and the Owners and Occupants of Residential Buildings; Providing Penalties for Violation Thereof; Repealing Sections 11A-1 Through 11A-3 Inclusive of the Code of the City of Lodi and All Other Ordinances and Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Therewith was introduced by Council Member Hinchman, Snider second. The motion carried by unanimous vote of all Council Members present. Ordinance No. 1420 - An Ordinance adopting the "Uniform Fire Code", 1985 Edition, and the Appendixes Thereto, Which Code Provides Regulations Governing the Conditions Hazardous to Life and Property from Fire or Explosion; Repealing Sections 15.20.010 Through 15.20.100 Inclusive of the Code of the City of Lodi and All Other Ordinances and Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Therewith was introduced by Council Member Hinchman, Pinkerton second. The motion carried by unanimous vote of all Council Members present. Ordinance No. 1421 - An Ordinance Adopting the "Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings", 1985 Edition, Which Code Provides Regulations for the Repair, Vacation, and Demolition of Buildings or Structures Endangering the Life, Limb, Health, Property, Safety and Welfare of the General Public and Their Occupants; Providing Procedures and Penalties for the Violation Thereof; Repealing Sections 5-50 Through 5-52 Inclusive of the Code of the City of Lodi, and all Other Ordinances and Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Therewith was introduced by Council Member Hinchman, Pinkerton second. The motion carried by unanimous vote of all Council Members present. Ordinance No. 1422 - An Ordinance Adopting the "National Electrical Code", 1987 Edition, Which Code Regulates the Installation, Alteration, or Addition of Electrical Wiring, Devices, Appliances, or Equipment in the City of Lodi; and Repealing Sections 9-1, 9-16 and 9-17 of the Codes of the City of Lodi, and all Other Ordinances and Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Therewith was introduced by Council Member Hinchman, Pinkerton second. The motion carried by unanimous vote of all Council Members present. Continued February 3, 1988 PLANNING COMMISSION City Manager Peterson presented the following Planning REPORT Commission Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of January 25, 1988. ITEMS OF INTEREST The Planning Commission - CC -35 1. By a 3 to 3 vote with Commissioners Rasmussen absent, denied the request of Ted O'Neill, c/o Liquid Carbonic Industrial/Medical Corporation, for a Use Permit to (1) install a temporary office trailer and (2) to establish a truck terminal at 1123 East Vine Street, in an area zoned M-2, Light Industrial. 10 2. Conditionally approved the request of Baumbach and Piazza, Consulting Engineers, on behalf of G. B. Kramer Development Company for a Tentative Parcel Map to join 1401 and 1421 South Mills Avenue in an area zoned P -D (21), Planned Development District No. 21. 3. Extended for two additional years the Use Permit granted to Holz Rubber Company for a temporary portable office at 1129 South Sacramento Street, in an area zoned M-2, Heavy Industrial. COMMUNICATIONS (CITY CLERK) CLAIMS On recommendation of the City Attorney and L. J. Russo Insurance Company, Inc., Council, on motion of Council CC -4(c) Member Pinkerton, Hinchman second, denied the following claims and referred them back to the City's Contract Administrator. a) Aileen Beckman, DOL 12/6/87 b) Barbara Costner, DOL 12/6/87 c) Rex Hegwer, DOL 11/3/87 d) Raymond A. Knutson, DOL 12/6/87 e) Kathryn Simonaro, DOL 7/17/87 f) Brian Westenhaver, DOL 9/23/87 RESIGNATION RECEIVED FROM MEMBER OF LODI ARTS COMMISSION City Clerk Reimche presented a letter of resignation which had been received from Lodi Arts Commissioner Linda C. CC -2(k) Brady. On motion of Council Member Hinchman, Snider second, Council directed the City Clerk to post for the vacancy. REGULAR CALENDAR "NO PARKING" ZONE ESTABLISHED ON HAM LANE SOUTH OF LODI AVENUE RES. NO. 88-17 Staff presented a letter which had been received from Chuck Wentland requesting staff to review the sight problem at CC -45(a) the Ham Lane Professional Center driveways (Tokay Street CC -48(e) driveway and the northern Ham Lane driveway). Staff made a number of field observations and witnessed sight problems at both driveways. 10 Continued February 3, 1988 On Tokay Street, the combination of the parked vehicles and the street curvature cause a sight problem for motorists exiting the driveway. The majority of the parked vehicles (approximately 10 spaces) are employees of the Bank of Lodi. It appears the employees are parking their vehicles on -street, allowing their customers use of the parking lot (approximately 30 spaces). During our observations, the Bank of Lodi parking lot was half full. By removing the 10- spaces on Tokay Street, those vehicles parking in the area may move west to the residential area. Staff cannot force employers to allow employee parking in their parking lot. Staff recommended installing the 210' "No Parking" zone on the north side of Tokay Street from Ham Lane to the Ham Lane Professional Center driveway. Staff also recommended installing a 15' "No Parking" zone west of the fire hydrant located west of the driveway. Because of the fire hydrant, this can be done without specific Council action. Staff observed vehicles parking within 15' of the fire hydrant, and installing the "No Parking" zone will improve the sight problem. On Ham Lane, staff frequently witnessed a vehicle parked south of the northern driveway. Installing the 40' "No Parking" zone will improve the sight problem at this location. This will not cause an inconvenience for motorists using this area other than moving them south. Following an inquiry by Council, it was determined that no personal contact had been made with the Bank of Lodi regarding this matter. Following discussion with questions being directed to Staff, the City Council, on motion of Council Member Pinkerton, Hinchman second, adopted Resolution No. 88-17 establishing a 40' "No Parking" zone on the west side of Ham Lane south of the northern Ham Lane Professional Center driveway. Further, Council postponed action regarding the establishing of a "No Parking" zone on Tokay Street west of Ham Lane until the Council Meeting of February 17, 1988 to allow time for staff to communicate with the Bank of Lodi regarding this matter. CHANGE OF PLAN ADMINISTRATOR FOR CITY OF LODI DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAM APPROVED RES. NO. 88-18 Council was informed that, since 1980, the City of Lodi's Deferred Compensation Plan has been administered by Home CC -6 Savings and Loan Association. In October of 1987, Home S&L notified the City they had made a business decision to withdraw from this activity. The Deferred Compensation Committee solicited Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from institutions involved in administering public employees deferred compensation plans. The City received responses from six. The factors used in evaluating the proposals centered around the following: 1) rate of return of investment 2) safety of principal 11 054 a Continued February 3, 1988 3) stability 4) ease of transition 5) on-going administration 6) employee education program 7) simplicity and understanding After carefully reviewing all proposals the Committee felt that Great Western Savings & Loan and ICMA Retirement Corporation most nearly met the criteria used. After meeting with representatives of both institutions, the Committee felt that Great Western would be best for the City's program. The major reasons for this decision centered on the following: ease of transition similarity of plan with the City's present plan Great Western's commitment to stay with deferred compensation plans generally higher rate of return The Committee unanimously recommended the City Council appoint Great Western Savings and Loan as Plan Administrator for the City of Lodi's Deferred Compensation plan. On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Snider, Hinchman second, Council adopted Resolution No. 88-18 appointing Great Western Savings and Loan Association as Administrator of the City of Lodi's Deferred Compensation Plan. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:35 p.m. to a "Closed Session" regarding property acquisition - 207 West Elm Street, Lodi. CITY MANAGER The meeting reconvened at approximately 8:58 p.m. and it DIRECTED TO PROCEED was announced that the City Council had directed the City WITH NEGOTIATIONS Manager to proceed with negotiations regarding the FOR PROPERTY acquisition of the property at 207 West Elm Street, Lodi. AT 207 WEST ELM STREET CC -27(a) CC -161 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Olson adjourned the meeting at approximately 9:00 p.m. ATTEST: Alice M. Reimche City Clerk 12