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PRESENTATION MADE
BY CHAIRMAN OF THE
OLD LODI UNION HIGH
SCHOOL SITE
FOUNDATION Old Lodi Union High School Site Foundation Chairman Dennis
Bennett made a donation on behalf of the foundation in the
CC -27(e) amount of $50,000, which amount is to be applied against
the construction loan of the Fine Arts Facility.
CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVES THE
AMERICAN PLANNING
ASSOCIATION AWARD
FOR THE EAST SIDE
PLAN AND EIR The City Council was presented with the American Planning
Association award for the East Side Plan and EIR.
PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Pinkerton presented a proclamation proclaiming
September 4 - 11, 1988 as "National Bowling Week".
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INTRODUCTION OF NEW
PERSONNEL DIRECTOR
FOR THE CITY OF
LODI Assistant City Manager Jerry Glenn introduced Joanne
Narloch who will commence her official duties as the City's
CC -34 Personnel Director on August 18, 1988.
CONSENT CALENDAR In accordance with report and recommendation of the City
Manager, Council, on motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Snider,
Hinchman second, approved the following items hereinafter
set forth.
CLAIMS CC -21(a) Claims were approved in the amount of $1,619,060.13.
MINUTES The Minutes of July 20, 1988 were approved as written.
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CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LODI
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 1988
7:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members - Hinchman, Olson, Reid,
Snider and Pinkerton (Mayor)
Absent: Council Members - None
Also Present: Assistant City Manager Glenn, Community
Development Director Schroeder, Public Works Director
Ronsko, City Attorney McNatt, Parks and Recreation Director
Williamson and City Clerk Reimche
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Vernon Janzen, Vinewood
Community Church.
PLEDGE OF
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pinkerton.
ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
AWARDS PRESENTED
TO FIRST -PLACE
WINNERS OF MAYOR'S
FIRST ANNUAL GOLF
TOURNAMENT
Mayor Pinkerton presented awards to the first -place winners
of the Mayor's First Annual Golf Tournament.
PRESENTATION MADE
BY CHAIRMAN OF THE
OLD LODI UNION HIGH
SCHOOL SITE
FOUNDATION Old Lodi Union High School Site Foundation Chairman Dennis
Bennett made a donation on behalf of the foundation in the
CC -27(e) amount of $50,000, which amount is to be applied against
the construction loan of the Fine Arts Facility.
CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVES THE
AMERICAN PLANNING
ASSOCIATION AWARD
FOR THE EAST SIDE
PLAN AND EIR The City Council was presented with the American Planning
Association award for the East Side Plan and EIR.
PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Pinkerton presented a proclamation proclaiming
September 4 - 11, 1988 as "National Bowling Week".
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INTRODUCTION OF NEW
PERSONNEL DIRECTOR
FOR THE CITY OF
LODI Assistant City Manager Jerry Glenn introduced Joanne
Narloch who will commence her official duties as the City's
CC -34 Personnel Director on August 18, 1988.
CONSENT CALENDAR In accordance with report and recommendation of the City
Manager, Council, on motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Snider,
Hinchman second, approved the following items hereinafter
set forth.
CLAIMS CC -21(a) Claims were approved in the amount of $1,619,060.13.
MINUTES The Minutes of July 20, 1988 were approved as written.
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VARIOUS
SPECIFICATIONS
APPROVED
The City Council approved the following specifications and
authorized the advertising for bids thereon:
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a) Fifty Acton upholstered theatre chairs for Hutchins
Street Square
b) Two Digger-Derrick/Bucket Trucks
PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS
FOR WELL DRILLING,
WELL 22, 2040
SOUTH CHEROKEE
LANE, APPROVED
The City Council approved the plans and specifications. for
Well Drilling, Well 22, 2040 South Cherokee Lane and
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authorized the advertising for bids.
DESTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN RECORDS
RETAINED BY CITY
CLERK APPROVED
RES. NO. 88-108
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 88-108 approving
destruction of certain records retained by the City Clerk's
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office pursuant to State Statute.
AWARD BID TO FURNISH
AND DELIVER ONE
PARKING ENFORCEMENT
VEHICLE
RES. NO. 88-109
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 88-109 awarding
the bid in the amount of $8,074.69 to J. M. Lift ,Trucks,
CC -12(d)
Inc., to furnish and deliver one Parking Enforcement
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Vehicle as per specifications adopted by City Council,and
appropriated an additional sum of $1,074.69 from the 12
Equipment Fund for the purchase.
The City Council was reminded that at its July '20, 1988
meeting, it approved specifications for a ..Parking
Enforcement Vehicle and authorized the advertising for bids.
The following is a tabulation of bids received: _
Supplier Bid Amount
J. M. Lift Trucks, Inc., Stockton $8,074.69
Golden Bear Equipment Co., Martinez 8,914.60
West Star Distributing, Hayward No Bid
Duke Equipment & Irrigation, Rancho Cordova No Bid
The amount of $7,000.00 was approved in the 1988-89 adopted
Budget, therefore, an additional $1,074.69 is necessary to
make the purchase.
CONTRACT AWARDED
FOR WELL 10-R
STORM DRAIN
RES. NO. 88-110 The City Council adopted Resolution No. 88-110 awarding
the contract for the "Well IOR Storm Drain, Lime Street to
CC -12(c) 900 Feet North of Lime Street" to Claude C. Wood Company in
the amount of $59,514.00.
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This project consists of furnishing and installing
approximately 1,000 lineal feet of 18" storm drain which
will handle start-up water and flushing for Well lOR. This
line will run along the railroad right of way, tie into the
existing storm drain at old Well 10, and empty into the
river.
Plans and specifications for this project were approved on
July 20, 1988.
The City received the following seven bids for this project:
BIDDER BID
Engineer's Estimate $ 52,200.00
Claude C. Wood Company $ 59,514.00
Trans National Services $ 59.990.00
G & L Brock Construction Co. $ 65,654.00
Crutchfield Construction $ 66,897.00
DCM Construction $ 67,135.50
Wayne Fregien Construction $ 67,786.00
Daniel Ontiveros Construction Co. $100,856.00
SALARY ADJUSTMENTS
FOR ELECTRIC UTILITY
DEPARTMENT MID -
MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
APPROVED
RES. NO. 88-111 The City Council was apprised that over the years the City
has attempted to maintain a 15% wage differential between
CC -34 levels of supervision. The City has done this generally in
all Departments. A review of the salary schedules in the
Electric Utility indicate that an adjustment is necessary
for two positions in order to maintain that 15%
differential.
The following chart illustrates the two problems which
exist.
Recommended*
Class Compensation* A Difference Compensation
-m ------------ ------------ ------------
Assistant Utility Director $4965.05 7.4% $5315.18
Electrical Engineer $4621.90
Electric Utility Supt. $4411.03 13.3% $4479.09
Senior Electric Technician $3894.86
* Includes salary, pension contribution and deferred
compensation.
It was therefore recommended that the following adjustments
be made to the salary schedule for Assistant Utility
Director and for Electric Utility Superintendent, effective
the pay period beginning August 22, 1988:
A B C D E
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Asst. Utility Director $3993.43 $4193.10 $4402.76 $4622.90 $4854.05
Electric Utility Supt. $3365.25 $3533.51 $3710.19 $3895.70 $4090.49
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The City Council adopted Resolution No. 88-111 approving
salary adjustments, as heretofore set forth, for Electric
Utility Department mid -management employees effective the
pay period beginning August 22, 1988.
CLASS SPECIFICATIONS
AND SALARY RANGES
FOR CERTAIN CLASSES
APPROVED
RES. NO. 88-112 The City Council adopted resolution No. 88-112 approving
the class specifications and the following salary ranges,
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A B C D E
1) Services Division
Manager
$1828.98
1,3) Manager, Rates &
2) Revision of existing specifications. No change in
Resources
$3473.37
2,3) Sr. Electric Utility
3) Mid -management position.
Rate Analyst
$2991.93
2,3) Electric Utility
new positions were approved. -Before these positions can be
Rate Analyst
$2591.03
1) Electric Troubleman
$2795.91
1) Metering Electrician
$2664.17
2) Electric Meter
Other class specifications are included which are revisions
Technician
$2936.31
2) Electrical Estimator
$2936.31
2) Utility Service Operator
$2664.17
$1920.41 $2016.43 $2117.25 $2223.11
$3648.44 $3830.51 $4021.35 $4220.93
$3140.74 $3298.30 $3462.86 $3636.20
$2720.57 $2857.14 $2998.93 $3151.25
$2936.31 $3083.10 $3237.92 $3399.12
$2797.64 $2936.31 $3083.65 $3237.92
$3083.65 $3237.92 $3399.12 $3568.99
$3083.65 $3237.92 $3399.12 $3568.99
$2797.64 $2936.31 $3083.65 $3237.92
1) New classification approved in 1988-89 Budget.
2) Revision of existing specifications. No change in
salary.
3) Mid -management position.
The City Council was informed that in the 1988-89 budget,
new positions were approved. -Before these positions can be
filled, Council must approve the class specifications and
establish a salary for the positions. The salaries have
been negotiated with the appropriate bargaining.unit.
Other class specifications are included which are revisions
of existing class specifications to reflect actual job
assignments and duties. Salary adjustments. are not
included nor needed for those positions.
IMPROVEMENTS UNDER
"STANDBY GENERATOR
REPLACEMENT AT
PUBLIC SAFETY
BUILDING, 230 WEST
ELM STREET",
CONTRACT APPROVED
The City Council accepted the improvements for "Standby
Generator Replacement at the Public Safety Building, 230
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West Elm Street" and directed the Public Works Director to
file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's
office.
The City Council was apprised that this project includes
the removal of the existing 1941 gasoline engine and
generator assembly (including asbestos insulation), the
installation of a new diesel powered engine, generator with
controls and wiring to the building's transfer electrical
switching gear.
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The contract was awarded to Collins Electrical Company of
Stockton on December 16, 1987, in the amount of $81,888. A
change order covering miscellaneous items reduced the
amount to $78,873. The City Council authorized the City
Manager to enter into a lease -purchase agreement; thus, the
final contract amount with Collins Electrical Company will
be $0.00. The lease -purchase will be handled with
Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation. It will be a
five-year lease with $1.00 buy-out at the end. The
contract has been completed in substantial conformance with
the plans and specifications approved by the City Council.
SUBDIVISION AGREE-
MENT ADDENDUM FOR
MAGGIO INDUSTRIAL
PARK, UNITS 1 AND 2,
LOCATED AT THE NORTH-
WEST CORNER OF
STOCKTON STREET AND
HARNEY LANE
APPROVED The City
Addendum
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approved
addition
Street a
Council approved the Subdivision Agreement
with Lodi Development Inc., authorized the City
and City Clerk to sign the subject document, and
the appropriation of $26,000 in gas tax funds in
to that which was previously budgeted in the
nd Master Storm Drain Capital Improvement Program.
The City Council was apprised that the development of
Maggio Industrial Park; Units 1 and 2, necessitated the
widening of Harney Lane and Stockton Street as well as
additional master storm drain facilities. This Subdivision
Agreement Addendum covers the portion of the widening and
storm drain facilities which are the City's responsibility.
Since it is in the City's best interest to do this work at
the same time the construction is done, the City proposed
this Subdivision Agreement Addendum. The total cost of the
City's responsibility for the work being done by the
subdivider is $131,000. There will be additional costs for
engineering and inspection.
IMPROVEMENTS IN
WOODLAKE NORTH
CONDOMINIUMS, UNIT
NO. 2, LOCATED AT
THE SOUTHEAST CORNER
OF WOODHAVEN LANE AND
EILERS LANE APPROVED
RES. NO. 88-113 The City Council adopted Resolution No. 88-113 accepting
the subdivision improvements included in Woodlake North
CC -46 Condominiums Unit No. 2. The City Council was advised that
improvements in Woodlake North Condominiums Unit No. 2 have
been completed in substantial conformance with the
requirements of the Subdivision Agreement between the City
of Lodi and Carey Development dated August 18, 1987, and as
specifically set forth in the plans and specifications
approved by the City Council.
The streets were accepted as part of Woodlake North, Unit
No. 2.
IMPROVEMENTS AT
801 SOUTH LOWER
SACRAMENTO ROAD
(TEMPLE BAPTIST
CHURCH) ACCEPTED
RES. NO. 88-114 The City Council adopted Resolution No. 88-114 accepting
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the development improvements included at 801 South Lower
CC -46 Sacramento Road.
The City Council was informed that improvements at 801
South Lower Sacramento Road have been completed in
substantial conformance with the requirements of the
Development Agreement between the City of Lodi and Temple
Baptist Church dated June 17, 1987, and as specifically set
forth in the plans and specifications approved by the City
Council.
The streets to be accepted are as follows:
STREETS LENGTH IN MILES
Lower Sacramento Road 0
0 Total new miles of
City streets '
PUBLIC HEARING SET
TO HEAR AND PASS
UPON OBJECTIONS OR
PROTESTS RAISED BY
THE PROPERTY OWNER
AT 1000 SOUTH HUTCHINS
STREET REGARDING THE
NOTICE TO CONSTRUCT
SIDEWALKS ON THIS
PROPERTY The City
CC -45(e)
RESOLUTION FIXING
TAX RATE FOR THE
CITY OF LODI FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1988-89
ADOPTED
RES. NO. 88-115
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the time
raised by
regarding
property.
Council set September 7, 1988, at 7:30 p.m., as
to hear and pass upon objections or protests
the property owner at 1000 South Hutchins Street
the Notice to Construct Sidewalks on this
In March 1985, the City Council determined that it was in
the City's best interest to ask property owners of
developed lots to install sidewalk where none presently
exists on all major street reconstruction projects. There
is only one parcel on the Hutchins Street project between
Rimby Avenue and Vine Street that has no existing sidewalk.
After the City Council's decision in 1985, the property
owner was notified that at a later date he would be
required to install this sidewalk and that he would be
notified when that had to be completed. This hearing is
set in compliance with the Streets and Highways Code to
give the property owner an opportunity to object to or
protest this decision. The property owner was recently
sent a letter informing him that he would receive a Notice
to Construct ten days before September 7, 1988. -
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 88-115 entitled,
"Resolution Fixing Tax Rate for the City of Lodi for Fiscal
Year 1988-89".
The City Council was reminded that it is necessary to set a
property tax rate for 1988-89 in order to return sufficient
funds to pay the City of Lodi's annual debt service. The
debt service is for the bonds authorized by the voters in
1965.
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The 1988-89 net secured roll for Lodi is estimated to be
$1,492,679,167. The tax rate needed to generate sufficient
funds for bond debt service is calculated to be $.0281 per
$100 of assessed value. The rate remains unchanged from
the previous year.
COMMENTS BY
CITY COUNCIL
MEMBERS The following comments were received under the "Comments by
City Council Members" segment of the agenda:
ADDITIONAL
RECREATIONAL
PROGRAMS FOR
TEENAGERS SOUGHT Council Member Hinchman requested that the Parks and
Recreation Department bring forward, in the next few
CC -40 months, ideas for additional recreational programs for
teenagers in our community.
CITY.COUNCIL OFFERS
ASSISTANCE TO CITY
OF OAKDALE FOLLOWING
RECENT FIRE Following introduction of the matter by Mayor Pro Tempore
Snider, the City Clerk was directed to contact Mayor Elmo
CC -6 Garcia of the City of Oakdale expressing the concern and
sympathy of the citizens of Lodi regarding the recent
tragic fire in Oakdale and offering the City's assistance.
CONGRATULATIONS AND
GOOD WISHES EXTENDED
TO RECREATION
SUPERVISOR STEVE
BOOMER Following introduction of the matter by Mayor Pro Tempore
Snider, the City Council expressed its regret in learning
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and wished him well in his new position with the
Coalinga/Huron Park District.
CONCERNS EXPRESSED
REGARDING DELAY IN
SIGNING TURNER
ROAD Mayor Pinkerton stated that the citizens of Turner Road are
taking a beating with the trucks that are traversing Turner
CC -45(a) Road and urged that it be signed in some way, right away.
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COMMENTS BY THE
PUBLIC ON NON
AGENDA ITEMS The following comments were received under the "Comments by
the public on non -agenda items" segment of the agenda:
COMMENTS MADE BY RAY
DAVENPORT REGARDING
HIS PROCEEDINGS
WITH THE CITY OF
LODI Mr. Ray Davenport addressed the City Council regarding
various matters involving his proceedings with the City of
CC -4(a) Lodi.
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QUESTIONS POSED
REGARDING FUTURE
OF HOTEL LODI Mr. David Rice, owner of a business located at 10 North
School Street, addressed the City Council asking numerous
CC -53(a) questions regarding the Hotel Lodi.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Notice thereof having been published according to law, an
affidavit of which publication is on file in the office of
the City Clerk, Mayor Pinkerton called for the Public
Hearing called pursuant to Government Code Section 39576 to
receive a report of the cost of abating weeds in front of
or on each separate parcel of land where the work was done
by the City of Lodi
PUBLIC HEARING TO
RECEIVE A REPORT
OF THE COST OF
ABATING WEEDS AT
713 SOUTH SACRAMENTO
STREET
RES. NO. 88-116
The City Council was reminded that several months ago it
initiated weed abatement proceedings on various parcels
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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 parcel:
1. A4-03.87, 713 South Sacramento Street, Lodi
Amount $275.00
P.N. 045-240-07
Angelantonio DeRubis
2755 Ordway Street, NW 406
Washington, D. C. 20008
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 the regular meeting of
July 20, 1988.
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 assessment to the next regular
tax bill levied against the parcel 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 a Declaration of Mailing.
A copy of the report of the Street Superintendent
indicating the cost of the City Weed Abatement Program for
1988 was presented for the City Council's review.
There being no persons in the audience wishing to address
the City Council regarding the matter, the public portion
of the hearing was closed.
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Snider, Hinchman second, the
City Council adopted Resolution No. 88-116 entitled,
"Resolution Confirming the Cost of Weed Abatement for 1988
and Providing for Collection".
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PLANNING COMMISSION City Manager Peterson presented the following Planning
REPORT Commission Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of
August 8, 1988:
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1. Denied the request of RoseMarie Mendonca to amend the
Land Use Element of the General Plan by redesignating
the parcel at 537 and 539 East Pine Street from
Single -Family Residential to Commercial. The related
rezoning request from R-1*, Residential Single -Family
to C-2, General -Commercial was also denied.
2. Denied the request of Steven J. Cottrell to amend the
Land Use Element of the Lodi General Plan by
redesignating the parcel at 230 North California Street
from Low Density Residential to Neighborhood -
Commercial. The related rezoning request from R-1*,
Single -Family Residential to C-1, Neighborhood -
Commercial was also denied.
3. Conditionally approved a Use Permit for Daniel R. Mutch
to add an attached second unit or "Granny Unit" to an
existing single-family dwelling at 242 Rainier Drive in
an area zoned R-2, Single -Family Residential.
4. Approved the request of Lustre -Cal Corporation for a
Lot Line Adjustment to enlarge the parcel at 108 East
Turner Road in an area zoned M-2, Heavy Industrial.
5. Reviewed the Use Permit of Joseph Canepa to operate a
billiard lounge at 400 East Kettleman Lane. Following
the review the Planning Commission extended the Use
Permit for two more years.
6. Requested that the Planning staff prepare a study
session on the City's Second Residential Unit (Granny
Unit) Ordinance for the next Planning Commission
meeting.
* Single Family (Eastside)
COMMUNICATIONS
(CITY CLERK)
CLAIMS CC -4(c) On recommendation of the City Attorney, the City Council,
on motion of Council Member Hinchman, Olson second, denied
the following claims:
Patricia L. Herbig, DOL 5/15/88, 7/12/88, and 7/26/88
ABC LICENSE
APPLICATIONS City Clerk Reimche presented the following applications
which had been received for Alcoholic Beverage Licenses:
CC -7(f)
a) Mak, Min Wah Ping and Yiu Hung, Lucky House, 550 South
Cherokee Lane, Suite H, On Sale Beer and Wine Eating
Place, Original License
b) Lodi Sports Corporation, Inc., Lodi Sports Club, 114
North Sacramento Street, On Sale General Public
Premises, Person to Person Transfer
PUC APPLICATIONS City Clerk Reimche presented .information advising that
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) filed Application
CC -7(f) No. 88-07-037 on July 20, 1988, with the California Public
Utilities Commission (CPUC or Commission) requesting that
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the Commission establish and adopt a fair and equitable
rate of return for PG&E for its 1989 attrition year under
the Attrition Rate Adjustment Mechanism (ARA).
UPDATE REGARDING
MORTGAGE CREDIT
CERTIFICATION
PROGRAM
The City Clerk apprised the City Council that at its
meeting of August 3, 1988, following receipt of a letter
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from Financial Services regarding Mortgage Credit
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Certificates, the matter was referred to staff for review.
Norman Nom, Assistant Planner, advises that the requested
information regarding this matter was received too late to
complete the study and report for this agenda. Therefore,
the matter has been placed on the agenda list for the City
Council meeting of September 7, 1988.
PROPOSITION 5
ELECTION
The City Clerk apprised the City Council that in 1974
California voters approved Proposition 5, which allowed
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voters in any county to approve a ballot measure (by simple
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majority) under Article XIX, Section 4, to receive a
proportionate share of state "guideway minimum" funds.
Eleven urban counties have subsequently activated this
provision, which by state law allows the use of state gas
funds for "public mass transit guideway purposes".
Had San Joaquin County become a Proposition 5 county, prior
to this fiscal year, its estimated eligible share could
have been approximately $1.2 million. Whenever a new
county joins the other Proposition 5 counties, the amount
available to each county diminishes. However, funds are
only allocated based on submitted projects.
The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors has committed
support and endorsement to the priorities for rail service
improvements of the Rail Steering Committee of the Caltrans
Rail Task Force for the Amtraks "San Joaquin".
The priorities of the Rail Steering Committee focus on:
* Direct train service to Sacramento from Stockton
* Switching to Southern Pacific tracks north of Fresno
* Direct train service through the Altamont Pass to the
Bay area
* Direct train service to Los Angeles
The first three priorities have direct and critical effects
on San Joaquin County. These include track improvements,
switching capabilities and multi -model stations. Article
XIX monies could allow for the development of these types
of projects.
Presented for the City Council's review was a copy of a
letter and briefing paper/staff report concerning this
matter which was received from the Rail Steering Committee
of Caltrans Rail Task Force Chairman, William Sousa.
Following discussion, on motion of Council Member Olson,
Hinchman second, the City Council lent its support for an
election to determine the views of the citizens of San
Joaquin County on the issue of eligibility for obtaining
the County's share of gas tax funds for Mass Transit
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Guideway purposes designating San Joaquin County as a
Proposition 5 County, thereby being eligible to apply for
Mass Transit Guideway projects for Amtrak rail service
improvements.
COMMUNITY SENIOR
CITIZEN CONCERNS The City Council received the following letter signed
"Seniors In Need":
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"To Our Concerned City Officials of Lodi
In a recent article (June 4th) in the Lodi News Sentinel,
the Lodi Senior Citizens Commission indicated a survey had
been made among the elderly which indicated low cost
elderly housing and improved transportation were
priorities. With the windfall from the HOLZ estate
received by the City - we need an ELDERLY LOW-COST HOUSING
CENTER (as Holz had one-time planned -T
We already have two membership senior citizen social
clubs plus the LOEL Center a non -membership community
center open to all seniors). All three organizations
already have planned activities and we see no need in
duplicating what is already there.
As for transportation, it would be so nice to again be able
to purchase ice cream on our grocery visits knowing we
wouldn't have an endless wait for the Dial -A -Ride for our
trip home.
WE DON'T UNDERSTAND,
Signed
--SENIORS IN NEED—"
Following discussion, the City Clerk was directed to
forward a copy of the subject letter to the Lodi Senior
Citizens Commission for its review and recommendations.
City Clerk Reimche presented the following letter
concerning affordable rental housing for the senior
population of Lodi which had been received from the Lodi
Senior Citizens Commission:
"Dear Council Members:
Due to the increasing numbers of requests for rental
assistance, the Lodi Senior Commission has researched the
availability of affordable rental housing for the senior
population of Lodi. Enclosed is a list of the available
rentals, the cost for each, and waiting list information.
Currently within the City of Lodi, the senior population is:
Ages 60-64 ----------------------------- 2,495
65-74 ----------------------------- 3,991
85+ ----------------------------- 724
A projection by the Department of Aging states that these
numbers will increase by 1990:
Age 60+ ------------------------------ 26%
75+ ------------------------------ 82%
Additionally, 35.6% of seniors ages 60-65 and 38.8% of
seniors 65 and older maintain a single household.
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For seniors 60 years of age and above, 19.3% are living
below the poverty level, and 201. are dependent on SSI and
SSP.
The members of the Senior Commission are concerned about
the gap between income levels and the cost of rentals. We
would be challenged to work with you to further address
this issue.
Sincerely,
s/Delores Dickey s/Shirley J. Kleim
Chairperson Commission Member
Lodi Senior Citizens LSCC
Commission
Attachment:
SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING AVAILABLE IN THE LODI AREA
1. CENTURY ASSEMBLY
2110 SCARBOROUGH DRIVE
LODI, CA
369-0007
WAITING LIST = 10 (HOWEVER ONE STUDIO APARTMENT IS
AVAILABLE AT CURRENT TIME)
2. CENTURY PLAZA
321 W. CENTURY BLVD.
LODI, CA
369-4887
WAITING LIST
3. CREEKSIOE SOUTH APARTMENTS
601 WIMBLEDON DRIVE
LODI, CA
369-1587
WAITING LIST = 15 (HOWEVER ONE UPSTAIRS AVAILABLE
CURRENTLY)
PRICE RANGE - $241 to $296
4. BETHEL GARDENS
710 S. HAM LANE
LODI, CA
334-6884
WAITING LIST = 3 1/2 to 4 YEARS
PRICE RANGE: TENANTS REQUIRED TO PAY $170.00 per
month - THE REST IS SUBSIDIZED
5. VALLEY OAKS SENIOR HOUSING
280 OAK AVENUE
GALT, CA 95632
745-2444
WAITING LIST = 36
PRICE RANGE: 1 bedroom - $305 2 bedroom - $335 (SOME
APARTMENTS CAN BE SUBSIDIZED)
6. SUNSET APARTMENTS
254 PALIN
GALT, CA 95632
745-1862
WAITING LIST
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7. LOCUST SQUARE SENIOR APARTMENTS
101 WEST LOCUST
LODI, CA
333-7999
WAITING LIST = 3 (THESE ARE WAITING FOR ONE OF THE
FOUR ONE BEDROOM APTS. AVAILABLE)
(CURRENTLY HAS 2 STUDIO APARTMENTS
AVAILABLE)
PRICE RANGE: STUDIO - $300-$320 ONE BEDROOM -
$410-$420 (ALL UTILITIES PAID)
8. ARBOR SENIOR APARTMENTS
115 LOUIE
LODI, CA
333-3338
WAITING LIST = 17 (CURRENTLY THEY HAVE 4 VACANCIES)
PRICE RANGE: studio - $765 one bedroom - $865
COUPLE - $1100
PRICE INCLUDES: 3 meals daily;
housekeeping; trips to the store, etc.;
all utilities paid except phone and
cable.)
9. GOLDEN ERA HOTEL
18 S. MAIN
LODI, CA
333-8866
WAITING LIST ?
PRICE RANGE: $15.00 daily or $205.00 per month
MADE A CALL TO JIM SCHROEDER'S OFFICE (CITY PLANNING
DEPARTMENT) AND HE SAID THAT A GROUP WAS LOOKING AT THE
HOTEL LODI AND HE THOUGHT THAT IT MIGHT BE TO RENOVATE FOR
SENIOR HOUSING.
MR. DAN LOQUE FROM SACRAMENTO IS NO LONGER LOOKING AT THE
HOTEL LODI AND HAD NO COMMENT."
Following discussion regarding the matter, the City Council
directed that a future "Shirtsleeve Session" with the Lodi
Senior Citizens Commission be scheduled for deliberation of
this matter.
APPEAL OF DENIAL
OF ENCROACHMENT
PERMIT TO RELOCATE
ENTRANCE TO CROCE'S
RESTAURANT, 1800
SOUTH CHEROKEE
LANE
Following receipt of a letter from Angelo Fanos, appealing
the denial of an encroachment permit to relocate the
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entrance to Croce's Restaurant, 1800 South Cherokee Lane,
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the City Council, on motion of Council Member Hinchman,
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Snider second referred the matter to staff for review and
recommendation.
CONCEPT OF HORSE
DRAWN WAGON -CARRIAGE
CONCESSION AT LODI
LAKE PARK, APPROVED
Following a presentation by Dave Smith requesting approval
for Wine Country Carriage to work a horse-drawn
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wagon -carriage concession at Lodi Lake Park, the City
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Council on motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Snider, Olson
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second, conceptually approved the idea and directed the
City Attorney and the Parks and Recreation Director to
proceed with the preparation of a one-year contract with
Mr. Smith for this concession.
REQUEST FROM LODI
GROWER -VINTNER ALLIANCE
TO CHANGE BILLBOARD
DESIGN ON THE
BILLBOARDS PROMOTING
LODI WHICH ARE
LOCATED NORTH AND
SOUTH OF THE CITY
ON THE U.S. 99
FREEWAY APPROVED
Mr. Stephen Manildi, Co -Chairman of the Lodi Grower -Vintner
Alliance, addressed the City Council proposing a design
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change for the city -leased billboards which are located
north and south of the City on the U.S. 99 Freeway. Mr.
Manildi presented a diagram depicting the proposed new
design.
Mr. Manildi advised that there would be no cost involved in
repainting the billboards. The contract between the City
and the billboard company is for three years and includes
two repaints as part of the rental charges. This will be
the second repaint under the current contract.
The City Clerk read a letter from Mary Lee Hope, President
of the Lodi District Chamber of Commerce, supporting
approval of the new design.
Following discussion, on motion of Council Member Reid,
Snider second, the City Council approved the requested
redesign of the subject billboards.
REPORT BY CITY CLERK
REGARDING MUNICIPAL
ELECTIONS AND VOTER
REGISTRATION
City Clerk Reimche gave an indepth report regarding
Municipal Elections, voter turnout and voter registration.
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Following discussion with questions being directed to the
City Clerk, the City Council took the following actions:
a) On motion of Council Member Hinchman, Olson second, the
City Council directed the City Clerk to work with the
Lodi Unified School District to develop a program to
teach high school students the nuts and bolts of
registering, voting, and participating effectively in
the democratic process.
b) On motion of Council Member Olson, Snider second, the
City Clerk was directed to carry on an on-going
campaign to encourage the citizens of this community to
register and to vote.
c) On motion of Council Member Reid, Olson second, the
City Council approved a Special Allocation in the
amount of of $4,000 from the Contingency Fund to be
used for the proposed education program in the schools
and for an ongoing campaign to encourage voter
registration and citizens to vote.
d) On motion of Council Member Olson, Reid second, the
City Council voted to urge its legislators to support a
return to the positive purge.
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e) On motion of Council Member Reid, Olson second, the
City Council directed Staff to investigate the
feasibility and legality of modifying its Dial -A -Ride
Program to provide free rides to any citizens wishing
transportation to and from a polling place on election
days.
f) The City Council directed the City Attorney to prepare
a draft ordinance for Council consideration requiring
that all General Municipal Elections in the City of
Lodi be consolidated with the County of San Joaquin and
be held in November of even -numbered years at the same
time as the statewide general elections. Further, the
City Clerk was directed to place this matter on the
agenda for the second meeting in September.
g) On motion of Council Member Reid, Hinchman second, the
City Council directed that the City Clerk's office
continue to serve the voting citizens of this community
by establishing a voting precinct in City Hall for each
election whereby voters can vote absentee.
ORDINANCE REGULATING
THE NUMBER AND
DURATION OF GARAGE
SALES INTRODUCED
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ORDINANCE NO. 1431
INTRODUCED City Attorney Bobby McNatt presented for the City Council's
review a draft of an amended garage sale ordinance which
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As directed, the modified ordinance makes the following
changes:
1. All provisions for requiring a permit have.been
deleted. The provisions of the ordinance are now
explicitly limited to residential property only.
2. Addressing the concern over the length of time provided
for such sales, persons or groups are now allowed to
have two garage sales per year of no more than three
days' duration each, or a single garage sale each year
for a total of six days' duration.
3. The sign portion of the ordinance has likewise been
modified to allow posting at any otherwise legally
permissible location (excluding posting of signs on
public utility poles, etc. which is a violation of the
Penal Code), requires that the dates of the garage sale
advertised appear on the face of the sign, and requires
that the placement and removal of the sign occur in a
prompt fashion.
Following discussion with questions being directed to the
City Attorney, the City Council on motion of Mayor Pro
Tempore Snider, Reid second, introduced Ordinance No. 1431
entitled, "An Ordinance of the Lodi City Council Amending
Title 9 of the Lodi Municipal Code, by Adding Thereto
Chapter 9.20, Regulating the conduct of Garage Sales".
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RESOLUTION ADOPTED
ACCEPTING A
CONDITIONAL BEQUEST
OF THE LATE WILLIAM
G. HOLZ TO BUILD A
PERMANENT FACILITY
AT HUTCHINS STREET
SQUARE
RES. NO. 88-117
City Attorney McNatt advised the City Council that
recently, the City received notice from Steven Crabtree,
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the attorney for the Holz estate, indicating that he
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believes it appropriate to make a preliminary distribution
of the estate at this time, in order to allow the
respective beneficiaries to expedite projects in progress.
As indicated to the Council previously by letter from the
City Attorney, it will be necessary for the Council to
adopt a Resolution accepting the bequest. The initial
amount of the preliminary distribution will be $2 million,
which can be accomplished by Labor Day weekend. It will
then take another 2 - 3 months to wrap up the balance of
the estate, make a final accounting and distribute the
remainder to the beneficiaries.
On motion of Council Member Hinchman, Olson second, the
City Council adopted Resolution No. 88-117 entitled, "A
Resolution of the Lodi City Council to Accept a Conditional
Bequest of the Late William G. Holz to Build a Permanent
Facility at Hutchins Street Square".
RECESS
Mayor Pinkerton declared a five-minute recess and the City
Council reconvened at approximately 8:55 p.m.
STAFF REPORT GIVEN
REGARDING C-1
DRAINAGE BASIN,
THE LODI LAKE
NATURE AREA, AND
CAMP HUTCHINS
Parks and Recreation Director Ron Williamson gave a report
concerning C-1 Drainage Basin, the Lodi Lake Nature Area,
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and Camp Hutchins. Discussion. followed with questions
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being directed to Mr. Williamson by the City Council. No
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formal action was taken by the City Council on the matter.
ITEM REMOVED FROM
THE AGENDA
On motion of Council Member Reid, Olson second, the City
Council removed from the agenda item K-7 entitled, "Approve
acquisition of property at G Drainage Basin, located at the
southeast corner of Lower Sacramento Road and Century
Boulevard".
INSTALLATION OF
OUTFIELD FENCE AND
SIGNING OF SOFTBALL
COMPLEX PARKING LOT
APPROVED
The City Council was reminded that on April 20, 1988, it
rejected bids on the softball complex fence project and
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referred it back to the Parks and Recreation Commission for
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discussion and appropriate action, who in turn directed
Steve Boomer as Adult Sports Supervisor to bring the matter
before the Adult Sports Advisory Board for review and
recommendation.
The Sports Advisory Board presented to the Parks and
Recreation Commission at their June meeting the various
alternatives for this project. The Commission deferred its
decision upon inspection of the area and directed Parks and
Recreation Director Williamson to find out more about legal
liability and signing of the parking lot.
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CONCEPT OF SELF-
INSURANCE MEDICAL
BENEFITS APPROVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL
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Subsequently the Commission recommended the installation of
a 12 -foot high cyclone fence, mowing strip, brightly
painted 20 -foot high foul poles, and appropriate signing of
the parking lot.
Following discussion, with questions being directed to
Staff, the City Council, on motion of Mayor Pro Tempore
Snider, Olson second, approved the installation of a
12 -foot high cyclone outfield fence and signing of the
Softball Complex parking lot as a solution to damage being
incurred by cars parked in the Softball Complex parking lot
by errant softballs.
Assistant City Manager Glenn reported to the City Council
that the City of Lodi has been fully insured for medical
insurance by Pacific Mutual Life Insurance since 1958.
During that period of time, the City has has enjoyed a good
relationship and have never had a reason to shop for
medical insurance. This policy was initially brokered by
Bill Stemler. About 10 years ago, Mr. Stemler sold his
business to William McCormack, DBA: Delta Benefit Plans.
For the past four years, our premiums have remained
constant except for specific changes made to the plan.
This, in large part, was due to favorable claims
experience. In 1985, because of Federal law and the
desires of our employees, we gave our employees an option
to be insured with the Foundation Health Plan, a health
maintenance organization (HMO). This resulted in a number
of people leaving the fully -funded plan.
There are some significant differences in the plans which
made the HMO more appealing to people with young families.
The net result is that presently, less than 50% of the City
employees subscribe to the fully -funded plan. By the same
token, over 50% of the retirees subscribe to the
fully -funded plan. This selection has had an adverse
impact on our experience. For instance, between April 1987
and April 1988, paid claims totalled $409,476. Five
persons, three of whom were retirees, had claims paid in
excess of $196,000.
This bad experience caused a rate increase of over 85% from
$196.40 per family per month, to $364.58 per family per
month. We asked Pacific Mutual to review this increase,
but received a negative response. We attempted to market
our insurance plan with other insurers and again, received
less than favorable responses. At the same time, we
received notification from Foundation Health Plan that
premiums increased from $205.05 per month per family to
$234.55, an increase of just over 14%.
After discussion with our broker and the General Manager of
the Foundation for Medical Care, it was determined that it
was feasible and practical to self -insure our medical plan.
Self insurance is not new to the City of Lodi. We have
been self-insured for a number of years for Workers'
Compensation, for employee dental benefits, and for public
liability.
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Where available, we have purchased excess insurance to
provide protection against the catastrophic incident. In
the medical insurance field, there are two types of excess
coverage: an individual stop loss, and an aggregate stop
loss. The individual stop loss provides protection when an
individual's claims reach a particular point. Aggregate
stop loss provides protection for the entire group against
a large number of small losses. We propose to purchase
individual stop loss at $25,000 and an aggregate stop loss
at $500,000.
Costs will be controlled in two ways. The first and most
important way is through the use of preferred provider
organizations (PPO). If these facilities or doctors are
used, a lesser rate is charged. In the case of
hospitalization, this can amount to significant savings.
Secondly, for doctor care, we are doing away with 100%
coverage and requiring a 20% co -payment up to $5,000 of
covered expenses. By the same token, we are eliminating
the present $100 deductible. We are also adding coverages
which should make the plan more appealing to younger
families in order to increase the size of the group.
The city feels confident that, financially, this plan is
feasible. Using the premiums schedule submitted by the
Foundation Health Plan and the number of enrollees, the
plan will generate over $400,000 in premiums.
Stop loss insurance will cost approximately $88,000 and
administrative fees will cost approximately $10,000,
leaving just over $300,000 for claims. Last year, the City
had paid claims of $409,476, however, five individuals
accounted for over $196,000 of these expenses. If these
five cases are eliminated from our experience, the paid
claims for the remainder of the group was approximately
$213,000. Stop loss insurance, lower costs due to using
preferred providers, additional co -payments and good luck
should allow this project to be successful.
In order to have funds available to pay claims, a reserve
fund should be established. In order to be on the safe
side, a fund of $100,000 seems prudent. Therefore, Council
is requested to transfer the following funds to the Medical
Insurance Reserve from:
General fund Operating Reserve $ 78,000
Sewer Operating Reserve 4,000
Water Operating Reserve 21000
Electric Operating Reserve 13,000
Library Operating Reserve 3,000
TOTAL $100,000
These allocations are based on proportion of payroll.
The changes in plans have been presented to employee groups
with an explanation of benefits for both the HMO and the
Lodi Health Plan.
Following discussion, on motion of Council Member Hinchman,
Snider second, the City Council accepted the concept of
self-insuring medical benefits for the City of Lodi and
authorized the transfer of funds as heretofore set forth to
establish a reserve pool.
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APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT
NO. 1 TO PROJECT
AGREEMENT NO. 2 AND
AMENDING ORDINANCE
FOR TANG REVENUE
ANTICIPATION NOTES,
SERIES 1985
ORDINANCE NO. 1432
INTRODUCED
RES. NO. 88-118
ADOPTED
Electric Utility Director Henry Rice apprised the City
Council that, at its July 20, 1988 meeting, the Commission
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of the Transmission Agency of Northern California ("TANC"),
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of which Lodi is a member, approved Amendment No. 1 (the
"Amendment") to the Project Agreement No. 2 for the
California -Oregon Transmission Project among TANC and its
Members. The purpose of the Amendment is to permit TANC to
utilize the remaining proceeds of its Revenue Anticipation
Notes, Series 1985 (the "Notes") to be used to pay costs of
acquisition and construction of the California -Oregon
Transmission Project. At said meeting, the TANC Commission
also adopted a supplement to its Resolution No. 85-23
(pursuant to which the Notes have been issued) for the same
purpose.
In addition to the TANC Commission action noted above, to
permit the expenditure of Note proceeds for such purposes
it is necessary that each Member of TANC amend certain
approvals given in connection with the issuance of the
Notes, namely: (i) the resolutions approving Project
Agreement No. 2; and (ii) the ordinance approving the
issuance of the Notes.
Specifically, TANC requests that the following action be
taken by each Member in the order indicated below:
1. Present the resolution approving the Amendment in the
form provided.
2. Present the ordinance in the form provided amending the
original ordinance relating to the Notes.
3. Within 15 days of its adoption, notice of the enactment
of the ordinance in the form provided must be published
in accordance with Government,Code Section 6040.1.
Discussion followed with questions being directed to Mr.
Rice by the City Council.
On motion of Council Member Reid, Hinchman second, the City
Council introduced Ordinance No. 1432 entitled, "An
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lodi Amending
Ordinance No. 1365 Authorizing the Transmission Agency of
Northern California to Issue Revenue Bonds, Notes and Other
Evidences of Indebtedness".
Further, on motion of Council Member Olson, Reid second,
the City Council adopted Resolution No. 88-118 entitled,
"Resolution Approving and Authorizing Execution of
Amendment No. 1 to Project Agreement No. 2 for the
California -Oregon Transmission Project".
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ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE ADOPTING
NEW FEE SCHEDULE
FOR SEWER SERVICE
AND CONNECTIONS FEES
ADOPTED
ORDINANCE NO. 1428
ADOPTED Ordinance No. 1428 entitled, "An Ordinance of the Lodi City
Council Adopting a New Fee Schedule for Sewer Service and
CC -6 Connection Fees, Operative October 1, 1988", having been
CC -44 introduced at a Regular Meeting of the Lodi City Council
CC -149 held August 3, 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 AMENDING
SECTION 13.12.240
OF THE LODI MUNICIPAL
CODE ESTABLISHING
FEES BY ORDINANCE
INSTEAD OF RESOLUTION
ORDINANCE NO. 1429
ADOPTED Ordinance No. 1429 entitled, "An Ordinance of the Lodi City
Council Amending Section 13.12.240 of the Lodi Municipal
CC -6 Code (Ordinance No. 1307) to Establish Sewer Service and
CC -44 Connection Fees by Ordinance Instead of Resolution" having
CC -149 been introduced at a Regular Meeting of the Lodi City
Council held August 3, 1988, was brought up for passage on
motion of Council Member Olson, 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.
CURATIVE ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING SCHEDULES
FOR SEWER SERVICE AND
CONNECTION FEES,
NUNC PRO TUNC, ADOPTED
ORDINANCE NO. 1430
ADOPTED
Ordinance No. 1430 entitled, "A Curative Ordinance of the
Lodi City Council Establishing Schedules for Sewer Service
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and Connection Fees, Nunc Pro Tunc, for Periods Between
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October 1, 1986 and September 30, 1987; and for the Period
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October 1, 1987 to September 30, 1988" having been
introduced at a Regular Meeting of the Lodi City Council
held August 3, 1988, was brought up for passage on motion
of Council Member Hinchman, Olson 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
City Council, Mayor Pinkerton adjourned the meeting at
approximately 9:45 p.m.
ATTEST:
Alice M. Reimche
City Clerk
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