HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 16, 1987CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LODI
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1987
7:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL Present: Council Members - Pinkerton, Reid, Snider,
and Olson (Mayor)
Absent: Council Members - Hinchman
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 Pastor David Moehring, First
United Methodist Church.
PLEDGE OF The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Olson
ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS There were no presentation or awards presented at this
meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR In accordance with report and recommendation of the City
Manager, Council, on motion of Council Member Reid,
Pinkerton second, approved the following items hereinafter
set forth.
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CLAIMS CC -21(a) Claims were approved in the amount of $1,119,185.53.
MINUTES
The Minutes of October 21, 1987 were approved as written.
AWARD CONTRACT FOR
STANDBY GENERATOR
REPLACEMENT AT
PUBLIC SAFETY
BUILDING, 230
WEST ELM STREET
RES. NO. 87-172
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 87-172 awarding the
contract for the Standby Generator Replacement at Public
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Safety Building, 230 West Elm Street, Lodi, to Collins
Electrical Company and authorized the City Manager to enter
into a lease -purchase agreement for the project and
transfer funds between appropriate accounts.
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.
Plans and specifications for this project were approved on
November 4, 1987.
The City received the following bid for this project:
BIDDER LOCATION BID
Estimate $59,000
Collins Electrical Co. Stockton $81,888
City engineering staff met with Collins Electrical Co.,
McLaughlin Co. (asbestos removal subcontractor), Valley
Mechanical (plumbing subcontractor), and Engine Power Co.
(generator supplier). The project was reviewed and a
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FINAL MAP AND
number of items were clarified. The result is a change
SUBDIVISION
order that will reduce the project cost by $3,015 and will
AGREEMENT FOR
be signed after the contract is awarded. Based on these
THE MEADOWS,
discussions and the fact that the estimate did not allow
UNIT NO. 2
for asbestos removal, it is recommended the project be
APPROVED
awarded.
As an alternative to a standard contract, the generator
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supplier offered a lease -purchase agreement. Collins
Electrical will still be the prime contractor and they have
no problem with the arrangement. The Finance Director has
reviewed the terms of the agreement (5 years @ 7.5%) and
feels it would be appropriate for the City to take
advantage of their offer.
Council was apprised that, in order to comply with
auditors' requests, the lease payments should be made out
of the Operating Budget. Sufficient funds to make the
lease payments must be provided in the Operating Budget for
the remainder of 1987-88.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR
ASPHALT MATERIAL
FOR THIRD AND
FOURTH QUARTERS
OF FISCAL YEAR
1987-88 APPROVED
Council approved the specifications for asphalt materials
RES. NO. 87-173
for the third and fourth quarter of fiscal year 1987-88 and
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authorized the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids to be
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received Wednesday, December 30, 1987.
FINAL MAP AND
SUBDIVISION
AGREEMENT FOR
THE MEADOWS,
UNIT NO. 2
APPROVED
The City Council approved the final map for The Meadows,
Unit No. 2, and directed the City Manager and City Clerk to
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execute the Subdivision Agreement and map on behalf of the
City.
Council was apprised that J. W. Properties, the developer
of this subdivision, has furnished the City with the
improvement plans, the necessary agreements, guarantees,
insurance certificates, and fees for the proposed
subdivision.
The subdivision is located on the south side of Kettleman
Lane, approximately one-half mile east of Lower Sacramento
Road, and contains 42 single-family homes, 2 multi -family
homes, and 2 commercial -professional offices.
IMPROVEMENTS AT
1510 WEST CENTURY
BOULEVARD (CHURCH
OF JESUS CHRIST OF
LATTER-DAY SAINTS)
ACCEPTED
RES. NO. 87-173
Council adopted Resolution No. 87-173 accepting the
development improvements included in the Development
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Agreement for 1510 West Century Boulevard.
Improvements at 1510 West Century Boulevard have been
completed in substantial conformance with the requirements
of the Development Agreement between the City of Lodi and
the Corporation of the Presiding Bishop of the Church of
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Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints dated February 12, 1986
and as specifically set forth in the plans and
specifications approved by the City Council.
ALLOCATION OF FUNDS
APPROVED TO EVALUATE
THE EFFECT OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SERVICES ESTABLISHING
NEW STANDARDS FOR
DISROMOCHLOROPROPANE
(DBCP) Council approved the allocation of funds ($17,200 from the
Water Utility Reserve Funds) to evaluate the effect of the
CC -6 Department of Health Services establishing new standards
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CC -183(a)
In August 1987, the City of Lodi was made aware of the
Department of Health Services (DHS) intention to establish
a Maximum Contamination Level (MCL) for
Dibromochloropropane (DBCP).
Due to the potential impact of any MCL being established
below the current Action Level (AL) of 1 part per billion
(ppb) a Request for Proposal (RFP) was developed and sent
to several expert engineering firms that have dealt with
similar underground contamination problems.
The RFP covered the following areas:
* Review any and all options available in the event any
City well violates a DBCP MCL established by OHS.
* Review and summary of existing DBCP data on all City
wells.
* Analysis of options and costs to eliminate and/or
reduce DBCP levels, based on DHS establishing a MCL of
0.5 ppb.
* Analysis of options and costs to eliminate and/or
reduce DBCP levels, based on DHS establishing a MCL for
DBCP of 0.1 ppb.
* The options and cost estimates need not be site
specific, but should include capacity information to
help the City evaluate future courses of study.
The City received the following four proposals:
ERM -West, Rancho Cordova $ 5,700
Brown & Caldwell, Sacramento $14,200
Black & Veatch, Walnut Creek $22,000 +
McLaren Engineering, Rancho Cordova $30,000 +
With the assistance of Mr. Frank Beeler, Laboratory
Services supervisor, a comprehensive and in-depth review of
the four proposals was undertaken. The primary purpose of
the review was to determine the following:
* Experience with similar underground contamination
problems;
* Expertise of staff relating to DBCP:
* Relationship with DHS on DBCP issues;
* In-depthness of proposed study; and
* In the best interest of the City of Lodi.
This review has concluded that Brown and Caldwell should be
selected for the tasks outlined in their proposal at a cost
of $14,200.
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A member of DHS's Administrative Staff, recently stated,
"All of DHS's research is zeroing in on a OBCP MCL of 0.1
ppb". This would place 10 of our 19 wells in violation of
DHS's health standards. This along with the fact that the
City can't find a second well site on the eastside without
DBCP contamination, it is felt that there is an urgent need
to complete this study as soon as possible.
It is recommended that $17,200 ($3,000 for recommended
sampling) be allocated from the Water Utility Reserve Funds
to commence this study.
ALLOCATION OF FUNDS
APPROVED FOR CATHODIC
PROTECTION OF WASTE-
WATER LIFT STATIONS The City Council approved an appropriation of $15,000 from
the Wastewater Capital Outlay Reserve for the installation
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Council was apprised that, early in the summer of 1987,
while on routine inspection, City wastewater maintenance
personnel found holes in the steel wall of the Mokelumne
Village Wastewater Lift Station. The floor of this station
is approximately 25 feet below the ground. A corrosion
specialist was called in to evaluate all five of the City's
lift stations. Their evaluation indicated that the
standard passive corrosion protection installed with the
stations (buried magnesium anodes) would not provide
long-term protection for the steel structures. Their
recommendation was that the City begin a program of
installing impressed current cathodic protection devices on
the stations, starting with the Mokelumne Village Station.
The requested amount ($15,000) will provide for a standard
design for the stations and installation by City forces at
all five locations. The work would be done by City
electricians over the next two years.
It was recommended this allocation be approved as a means
toward protecting these facilities. The cost to replace a
corroded lift station shell would likely be near $100,000.
WATER MASTER PLAN
PROJECT APPROVED
City Council approved the preparation of a new Water Master
Plan by Psomas & Associates and appropriated an additional
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$15,000 from the Water Capital Outlay Reserve.
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Council was informed that 1987/88 Capital Improvement
Program includes $40,000 for an updated Water Master Plan.
The last plan was completed 10 years ago. The plan is
outdated in many respects, including its assumptions as to
well locations and capacities and projected land use and
population density. In order to properly develop a plan
for expansion of the water system to coincide with the
adoption of the new General Plan, work should be started
now.
The budgeted amount was based on a rough guess made a year
ago and did not include sufficient funds for the analysis
of future water supply. The total project includes:
- Psomas Engineering $38,200
- City Engineering - This is an estimate of
the time to be charged by City engineering
staff in working with the consultant, data
data collection, and review. 3,000
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- Computer Model - A main frame computer model
of the water system was developed as part
of the previous Master Plan. It is now available
on a microcomputer. This would allow City
staff and the consultant much quicker access
and allow future updating and runs to be
made by City engineers. The concept including
a microcomputer was reviewed and approved by the
City Management Information Systems (MIS)
Committee during the last budget process. 9,000
Contingencies (10%) 4,800
$55,000
The work will be coordinated with separate studies on DBCP
contamination.
COUNCIL APPROVED
STANDARDIZATION OF
LIGHT UTILITY
VEHICLES Council approved standardization of purchases of future
light utility vehicles to be used by the Parks and
CC -20 Recreation Department with Cushman Corporation as the
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MODIFIED CLASS
SPECIFICATIONS
APPROVED FOR
CERTAIN CLASSES
IN THE ELECTRIC
UTILITY DEPARTMENT The City Council approved modified class specifications for
certain classes in the Electric Utility Department.
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prepared by management in the Electric Utility Department
and reviewed by representatives of I.B.E.W.
COMMENTS BY CITY
COUNCIL MEMBERS
PROCLAMATION
PRESENTED BY
MAYOR
Mayor Olson presented a proclamation proclaiming "Christmas
Cantree Week"
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REQUEST FOR
INFORMATION
REGARDING
OPERATION OF
RICHARD L. HUGHES
COMBUSTION TURBINE
PLANT
Council Member Pinkerton requested certain information
pertaining to the operation of the Richard L. Hughes
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Combustion Turbine Plant such as a) the number of hours it
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operated in the last year, b) the amount of kilowatts
produced during that period and c) the cost of operation
during that period.
HOLIDAY GREETING
EXTENDED TO
COMMUNITY
The City Council wished all citizens of this community a
happy and safe holiday.
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COMPLAINTS
RECEIVED REGARDING
LOCAL HOTEL Mayor Pro Tempore Snider reported receiving numerous
complaints that a local hotel was not providing adequate
CC -16 heating of that facility for its tenants and indicated that
Staff has been directed to investigate this matter and to
do whatever is necessary to remedy this situation.
COMMENTS BY THE
PUBLIC ON NON AGENDA
ITEMS
CITIZEN INQUIRES
ABOUT PROGRAM
UNDER WHICH DRUNK
DRIVERS ARE BILLED
FOR THE COST OF
EMERGENCY RESPONSE Walter Pruss, 2421 Diablo Drive, Lodi, reported on a
program being implemented by the City of San Jose, whereby
CC -152 persons being arrested for drunken driving are being billed
for the cost of emergency response. City Manager Peterson
advised that the City of Lodi is looking into implementing
a like program.
PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings scheduled for this meeting.
PLANNING COMMISSION Council was apprised that the Planning Commission has not
met since Council received the last report.
COMMUNICATIONS
(CITY CLERK)
CLAIMS On recommendation of the City's Contract Administrator and
the City Attorney, Council, on motion of Mayor Pro Tempore
CC -4(c) Snider, Reid second, denied the following claim and
referred it back to the City's Contract Administrator:
John G. Czipka, Sr. DOL 11/7/87
COUNCIL CONCURS
WITH MAYOR'S VARIOUS
APPOINTMENTS AND
REAPPOINTMENTS TO
CITY BOARDS
AND COMMISSIONS On motion of Council Member Pinkerton, Reid second, Council
concurred with the following appointments and
reappointments to various City Boards and Commissions:
LODI SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION
CC -2(i) Eleanor Todd to fill the unexpired term of Consuelo
"Connie" Stevens, which term is due to
expire December 31, 1988
MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT
CC -2(e) Robert S. Fuller Two Year Term expiring December 31,
1989
LODI SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION
CC -2(i) Trella Arieda Four Year Term expiring December 31, 1991
Violet Stenson Four Year Term expiring December 31, 1991
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REGULAR CALENDAR
PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR
BUILDING DEMOLITIONS
122 NORTH MAIN STREET
(ABANDONED SUBSTATION
AND STORAGE BUILDINGS),
125 NORTH STOCKTON
STREET (STORAGE
BUILDINGS) AND 208
EAST LOCUST STREET
(HALE PARK
AUDITORIUM AND
RESTROOM, APPROVED Council was apprised that this demolition project is a
combination of two separate projects - the Hale Park
CC -12.1(c) auditorium and the water tank replacement. They are being
combined because of the similar type of work and timing of
the projects.
Water Tank
Construction of the new water tank is scheduled for spring
and summer 1988. The tank is to be located north of and
slightly east of the old tank in conformance with the
recently adopted Parks and Recreation Department
Corporation Yard Master Plan.• This requires clearing of
the abandoned substation and the old Utility Department
"Water Works" building. This building is used for storage,
an office and "ready room". However, in order to provide
alternate space for the displaced people and materials, the
small buildings fronting the alley are also being removed.
Phasing the removal will allow the Parks and Recreation
Department time to provide temporary facilities to replace
their present "ready room" area. The recommendation from
the Parks and Recreation Department provides for salvaging
of the cornerstones and other artifacts from the historic
building. This recommendation comes from the Arts
Commission, it has been approved by the Parks and
Recreation Commission, and has been included in the
specifications.
Hale Park - 208 East Locust Street
Funds were budgeted ($37,000) in the 1987/88 Capital
Improvement Program for exterior repairs and painting to
the auditorium. An inspection and analysis of the building
determined it is not economically feasible to make the
necessary repairs. The City Council approved demolition of
the building earlier in the fall. The attached
recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Department
provides for the demolition of the Hale Park restrooms in
conjunction with the Hale Park Auditorium. The restroom
demolition is included in the plans and specifications.
Mr. Rick Dentino, Chairman, of the Lodi Arts Commission,
addressed the Council advising that as an outgrowth• of a
City Council meeting with regard to the Master Plan for the
Recreation and Parks Department offices and corporation
yard remodeling, City Manager Peterson requested that the
Lodi Arts Commission review the entire site to determine
any potential problems with demolishing any of the existing
structures because of historical importance located in or
on the structures.
Mr. Dentino indicated that he toured the entire site and
found that there were several important pieces of
memorabilia that should be preserved. He specifically
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indicated he felt no building needed to be kept in its
original state, but instead, when demolishing the oldest
buildings on site, one of which is known as the jail and
the other building of similar construction that is
currently used for Park and Recreation Department storage
that care be given to retain an antique door, the
decorative block, the blocks containing dates and the
portion of the wail containing the bars for the jail cell.
These items should then be stored until such time as the
Hutchins Street Square Foundation begins construction of
their wall surrounding the proposed sculpture garden at
Hutchins Street Square.
Mr. Dentino indicated that the Parks and Recreation
Commission unanimously voted to accept the Lodi Arts
Commission recommendation to conserve these artifacts when
demolishing said buildings at the Parks and Recreation
Office complex.
The following persons addressed the Council asking for more
time for research regarding the old jail facility
Maria Serna, 801 West Elm Street, Lodi
Ann Meyers, 131 South Avena, Lodi
A lengthy discussion followed with questions being directed
to Staff.
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Snider, Reid second, Council
approved the plans and specifications for building
demolitions - 122 North Main Street (abandoned substation
and storage buildings), 125 North Stockton Street (storage
buildings) and 208 East Locust Street (Hale Park Auditorium
and Restroom) and authorized the City Clerk to advertise
for bids.
Further, Staff was directed to place on the agenda for the
meeting of February 3, 1988, the award of this contract.
It was requested that a citizens recommendation regarding
the jail be presented to the Council by that date so that a
final determination could be made by the Council regarding
the jail structure at that time.
VARIOUS ACTIONS
TAKEN REGARDING
APRIL 12, 1988
GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION
City Clerk Reimche introduced various matters pertaining to
the April 12, 1988 General Municipal Election. Following
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discussion, Council took the following actions:
RES. NO. 87-174
On motion of Council Member Pinkerton, Reid second, Council
adopted Resolution No. 87-174 ordering the Canvass of the
April 12, 1988 General Municipal Election.
RES. NO. 87-175
On motion of Council Member Reid, Snider second, Council
adopted Resolution No. 87-175 - A resolution of the City
Council of the City of Lodi providing for the appointment
to the offices of this City that were to be elected April
12, 1988 of the persons who have been nominated if there
are not more candidates than offices to be elected.
RES. NO. 87-176
On motion of Council Member Reid, Snider second, Council
adopted Resolution No. 87-176 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Lodi, California, providing that the
determination of a tie vote by candidates who received an
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equal number of votes and the highest number of votes for
one office for the April 12, 1988 General Municipal
Election will be by lot.
CLOSED SESSION
REGARDING PROPERTY
ACQUISITIONS AND
�..: POSSIBLE LITIGATION
PERTAINING TO
HUTCHINS STREET
SQUARE At approximately 8.30 p.m. the meeting was adjourned to a
"Closed Session” regarding property acquisitions - 211 West
CC -27(a) Elm and 303 West Elm Street, Lodi.
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CC -27(e) Further, on motion of Council Member Pinkerton, Reid
second, Council voted that because of the urgency of the
matter, to also meet in "Closed Session" regarding possible
litigation regarding Hutchins Street Square.
CC -27(a) The Council reconvened at approximately 9:15 p.m. and it
CC -161 was announced that the Council by unanimous vote of all
members present, directed the City Manager to proceed with
the acquisition of property located at 211 West Elm and 303
West Elm Street, Lodi.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:20 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Alice M. Reimche
City Clerk
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