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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 20, 1986we CONSENT CALENDAR In accordance with report and recommendation of the City Manager, Council, on motion of Council Member Hinchman, Olson second, approved the following actions and withdrew the following items from the agenda by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members - Hinchman, Olson, Snider (except as noted under abstain) and Reid (Mayor) Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Pinkerton Abstain: Council Members - Snider (Items I & K) Agenda Item E - Approve Final Map and Subdivision Agreement - Sunwest V Agenda Item F - Approve Final Map and Subdivision Agreement - Sunwest VI Agenda Item G - Approve Final Map and Subdivision Agreement - Sunwest VII Council Member Snider abstained from discussion and voting on the following Consent Calendar items: Agenda Item I - Approve Final Map for Fairmont Medical Center Agenda Item K - Approve Right -of -Way Agreements with Avenue Investment and KM Partnership CLAIMS CC -21 (a) Claims were approved in the amount of $1,148,680.03. MINUPES The Minutes of July 16, 1986 were approved as written. 1 CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LODI CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1986 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members - Hinchman, Olson, Snider, and Reid (Mayor) Absent: Council Members - Pinkerton Also Present: City Manager Peterson, Assistant City Manager Glenn, Ccmmuuiity Development Director Schroeder, Chief Civil Engineer Richard Prima, City Attorney Stein, and City Clerk Reimche INVOCATION The invocation was given by Pastor Darrell Peabody, First Congregational Church. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Reid. PRESENTATIONS There were no presentations, proclamations, or awards given at this meeting. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER CONSENT CALENDAR In accordance with report and recommendation of the City Manager, Council, on motion of Council Member Hinchman, Olson second, approved the following actions and withdrew the following items from the agenda by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members - Hinchman, Olson, Snider (except as noted under abstain) and Reid (Mayor) Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Pinkerton Abstain: Council Members - Snider (Items I & K) Agenda Item E - Approve Final Map and Subdivision Agreement - Sunwest V Agenda Item F - Approve Final Map and Subdivision Agreement - Sunwest VI Agenda Item G - Approve Final Map and Subdivision Agreement - Sunwest VII Council Member Snider abstained from discussion and voting on the following Consent Calendar items: Agenda Item I - Approve Final Map for Fairmont Medical Center Agenda Item K - Approve Right -of -Way Agreements with Avenue Investment and KM Partnership CLAIMS CC -21 (a) Claims were approved in the amount of $1,148,680.03. MINUPES The Minutes of July 16, 1986 were approved as written. 1 :107 Continued August 20, 1986 ACCEPTANCE OF SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDED IN TRACT MAP NO. 1994, LEEAND ACRES RES. NO. 86-125 Council adopted Resolution No. 86-125 accepting the Subdivision Improvements and streets included in Tract Map CC -46 No. 1994, Leland Acres. CC. .:CSO Council was informed that the improvements in Leland Acres have been completed in substantial conformance with the requirements of the Subdivision Agreement between the City of Lodi and Lewis -Ehler Properties, dated August 21, 1985, and as specifically set forth in the plans and specifications approved by the City Council. ACCEPT IMPROVEMEblTS CALIFORNIA STREET, LOCKS ORD STREET TO TURNER ROAD Council accepted the improvements in "California Street Improvements, Lockeford Street to Turner Road", and CC -45(a) directed the Public Works Director to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's Office and approved a special allocation covering the overrun. Council was advised that the contract had been awarded to Claude C. Wood Company of Lodi on August 7, 1985 in the amount of $364,469.20 and the contract has been completed in substantial conformance with the plans and specifications approved by the City Council. The final contract price was $449,440. The difference between the contract amount and the final contract price is mainly due to substantial areas of unstable subgrade in need of correction ($69,000) and the costs of lowering and extending existing sanitary sewer services to the new sewer line being installed under the contract ($13,000). There was also an overrun in the amount of Asphaltic Concrete used on the project. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR ISI AVENUE SQUARE Council approved the development agreement for Lodi Avenue Square, 656 West Lodi Avenue, Lodi, and directed the City CC -46 Manager and City Clerk to execute the development agreement on behalf of the City. H & R Properties, the developer of Lodi Avenue Square, has furnished the City with the improvement plans, the necessary agreements, guarantees, insurance certificates, and fees for the proposed development. The development is located south of Lodi Avenue, across from Rose Street, in the area presently occupied by Rocha's Shoe Repair, Mandarin House #2, the vacant Pizza Garden, and others. APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP EOR FAIRMONT MEDICAL CENTER Council Member Snider abstained from discussion and voting on the following item, because of a possible conflict of CC -46 interest. Council approved the final map for Fairmont Medical Center, Tract No. 2014, and directed the City Clerk to sign the map on behalf of the City. 1' Continued August 20, 1986 Council was apprised that Fairmont Real Estate Investment, the developer of this subdivision, is filing this map to convert existing offices into condominiums. All the requirements for this conversion have been met. The subdivision contains 3.83 acres. APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP FOR BLACK DIAMOND PARK Council approved the final map for Black Diamond Park, Tract No. 2038, and directed the City Clerk to sign the map CC -46 on behalf of the City. Neal Weaver, et al, the developer of this one -lot industrial condominium subdivision, is combining two lots in a developed subdivision. There are no additional improvements nor fees required. The subdivision contains .61 acres and buildings for industrial uses. APPROVAL OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENTS WITH AVENUE INVF_SZVffNP AND MCM PARTNERSHIP Council Member Snider abstained from discussion and voting on the following matter because of a possible conflict of CC -46 interest. Council approved the right-of-way agreements for 1225 West Lockeford Street and 1301 West Lockeford Street awned by MCH Partnership and Avenue Investment, respectively, and authorized the City Manager and City Clerk to execute these agreements on behalf of the City. Council was advised that the City will be installing traffic signals at the intersection of Ham Lane and Lockeford Street. In order to construct the ultimate curb return radius, additional right-of-way is required from three parcels at this intersection. On the northeast corner (1225 W. Lockeford), the City will be acquiring 167 square feet of right-of-way for $1,670. In addition, the City will extend the Ham Lane driveway and relocate the existing planter, sprinkler system, and sign. On the northwest corner (1301 W. Lockeford), the City will be acquiring 78 square feet of right of way. In lieu of payment, the City will remove and replace two driveways nearest the intersection with curb, gutter, and sidewalk. The City will be acquiring 25 square feet on the southwest corner. The owners have agreed to the acquisition, however, getting signatures on the right-of-way agreement and deed will take awhile since the owners are living in different areas of California. APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATION FOR HUTCHINS STREET SQUARE FINE ARTS COMPLEX Council approved the plans and specifications for "Hutchins Street Square Fine Arts complex" and authorized the CC -12.1(a) advertising for bids thereon. This project consists of the remodeling of the music building, including an addition enclosing the area between the existing auditorium and the music building. It will make the facility available to the handicapped with an elevator. 309 Continued August 20, 1986 Four add-on bids will be received. They are for a walled garden to the east, walkway area to the west, new stairs to the north, and a new roof. STOP SIGN INSTALLATIONS APPROVED CLUFF AT VINE, CLUFF AT INDUSTRIAL WAY, AND KELLY AT LODI AVENUE RFS. NO. 86-126 Council adopted Resolution No. 86-126 approving the installation of stop signs on Cluff Avenue at Industrial CC -48(h) Way and Vine Street and on Kelly Street at Lodi Avenue. C c. "NO PARKING" ZONE ESTABLISHED AT 700 EAST PINE STREET RES. NO. 86-127 Council was apprised that the Manager of the Department of Motor Vehicles requested that a "No Parking" zone be CC -48(e) installed to improve sight distance. The Manager stated C c 600 that a majority of the applicants taking their driving tests are inexperienced or older, visually handicapped drivers, who often have their vision impaired by vehicles parked in front of the office. There have been three accidents in a three-year period in this area. Council adopted Resolution No. 86-127 establishing 60 feet of "No Parking" at 700 E. Pine Street, Lodi. REMOVAL OF PORTION OF LOADING ZONE ON STOCKTON STREET RES NO. 86-128 Council adopted Resolution No. 86-128 approving the removal of 50 feet of passenger loading zone on Stockton Street CC -48(d) S/Maple Street. CC 300 Council was informed that the loading zone on Stockton Street was established by resolution in 1979. Due to the shortage of on -street parking spaces, vehicles are parked in this area and the Police Department continuously enforces it. Pacific Coast Producer Management concurs with Staff that the 50 feet of loading zone should be removed. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS APPROVED FOR COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING (CAD) SYSTEM Council approved "Request for Proposals - Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) System". CC -12.1(b) Council was informed that the approved 1986-87 Budget includes an allocation of $63,600 for the acquisition of computer hardware, software, and training for a computer aided drafting (CAD) system. The system will handle the Public Works Department's mapping needs and will eventually be used to furnish base and special maps to other City departments. 1986-87 TAX RATE FOR BOND INTEREST AND REDEMPTION ESTABLISHED RES. NO. 86-129 Council adopted Resolution No. 86-129 - Resolution Fixing Tax Rate for the City of Lodi for Fiscal Year 1986-87. CC -21(a) Cc 300 310 Continued August 20, 1986 PUBLIC HEARINGS Notice thereof having been published according to law, an affidavit of which publication is on file in the office of the City Clerk, Mayor Reid called for the continued Public Hearing regarding the proposed Hotel Lodi Renovation Project. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE PUBLIC INPUT REGARDING THE PROPOSED HOTEL LODI RENOVATION PROTECT The matter was introduced by City Manager Peterson who had been advised that the developers of the project had CC -6 requested that the hearing be continued for another two CC -55 weeks and indicating that they would be more than willing to discuss this with representatives of the downtown business community. Mr. Mike Lapenta, representing the Lodi Downtown Business Association reported that the Association had voted overwhelmingly in opposition of the project. Mr. John Borelli, President of the Lodi District Chamber of Coerce reported that the Chamber Board of Directors voted to express their opposition to any financial assistance that would be provided through City involvement in the Hotel Lodi renovation project. Mr. Borelli further stated that although the Board is supportive of redevelopment projects that would help improve business in the downtown area, it is felt that the currently proposed project is one that would negate those efforts. Ms. Susan Baxter, 6 South School, Lodi, presented a petition bearing approximately 400 signatures reading as follows: "We, the undersigned representing the Lodi Downtown Business Association, concerned merchants and citizens, go on record in opposition to the use of the Hotel Lodi as a housing project - This is in direct conflict to everything we have been taxed for as an Improvement District and will only serve to destroy our Downtown Lodi Community." Following discussion, Council, on motion of Council Member Snider, Olson second, continued this Public Hearing to the Regular Council Meeting of September 3, 1986. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REQUEST OF LOREN PERRY TO AMEND THE SPECIFIC PLAN OF HOWARD STREET BY RE- ALIGNING THE BULB TURN -AROUND BETWEEN 350 NORTH LOMA DRIVE AND 360 NORTH LOMA DRIVE Notice thereof having been published and posted according to law, an affidavit of publication being on file in the CC -45(a) office of the City Clerk, Mayor Reid called for the Public CC -53(b) Hearing to consider the Planning Commission's recasmendation for the denial of the request of Loren Perry to amend the Specific Plan of Howard Street by re -aligning the bulb tux -n -around between 350 North Lana Drive and 360 north Loma Drive in an area zoned R-2, Single -Family Residential. 311 Continued August 20, 1986 The matter was introduced by City Manager Peterson. Further background information and diagrams of the subject area were provided by Cam unity Development Director Schroeder. There were no persons in the audience wishing to address the Council regarding the matter. City Clerk Reimche read into the record a letter that had been received from Duane M. Lindstran, 360 North Lana Drive, Lodi, regarding the matter. Mayor Reid closed the public portion of the hearing. Following discussion, on motion of Council Member Hinchman, Olson second, Council denied the request to amend the Specific Plan of Howard Street, Lodi, as heretofore set forth PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT City Manager Peterson reported that the Planning Commission had not met since the last report received by the Council. COMMUNICATIONS (CITY CLERK) ABC LICENSES City Clerk Reimche presented the following applications for Alcoholic Beverage Licenses which had been received: CC -7(b) a) Kearns, William, Jr., Swanson, June Pizza Mill 550 South Cherokee Lane, Suite E Lodi On Sale Beer and Wine Eating Place Person to Person transfer b) Menzer, Leon D. The Rex 9 North Sacramento Street Lodi On Sale Beer and Wine Public Premises Person to Person Exchange BROCHURE PRESENTED TO COUNCIL A brochure, entitled "Discover the Taste of Lodi" produced by the Lodi Grower -vintner Alliance and the Wine Growers of CC -39 California for which Council had earlier allocated funds was presented to the Council. The brochure was highly complimented by the Council. LETTER RECEIVED EXPRESSING CONCERN RE REWVAL OF SIGN ON LODI AVENUE No formal action was taken by the Council on a letter received from Evelyn Comartin, 226 S. Ham Lane, Lodi, CC -16 expressing her concern regarding the removal of the sign on CC -48(a) Lodi Avenue reading "No Right Turn on Red Light". LETTER RECEIVED FROM ED WZ GIBBONS, OWNER OF H & R BLOCK REQUESTING PARKING PERMIT ALLOCATION IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA Council referred to Staff and to the Lodi Downtown Business Association a letter received from Mr. Edward S. Gibbons, CC -45(i) owner, H & R Block, withdrawing his previous request and asking that they be allowed to have 15 to 20 permits for 312 Continued August 20, 1986 the Sacramento Street parking lot for the period of January 1 through April 15. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORT ON TEEN DANCES BEING HELD AT GIRLS GYM AT HUTCHINS STREET SQUARE Council Member Hinchman reported on the teen dances being held at the Girls Gym at Hutchins Street Square and encouraged further teen activities of this nature. RACQUETBALL MATCH TO BE PLAYED BY NIERS OF THE COUNCIL AGAINST MEMBERS OF THE LODI POLICE DEPAFC14EW INVONRO&I, CC -6 COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON AGENDA ITEMS REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER CHARGE OF MEASURE A TASK FORCE CC -2(j) Council Member Hinchman reported that a racquet ball match has been scheduled for 5:00 pm., August 26, 1986 at the Lodi Racquet Ball Club between Council Member Snider and Hinchman and Members of the Lodi Police Department... loser to pay winning side $100. Mayor Reid asked the members of the Lodi City Council to submit any comments they may have regarding the San Joaquin County Grand Jury Report to the City Attorney so that the appropriate response, as required by law, can be prepared. There were no persons in the audience wishing to address the Council under this segment of the agenda. Council was reminded that at the December 18, 1985 Council Meeting, following receipt of a report from the City Attorney regarding the L.I.F.E. vs the City of Lodi (Green Belt Initiative) suit and discussion, Council, agreed to proceed with the appeal process and to move forward with the development of a Task Force to seek viable alternatives to Measure A. The following persons were appointed to serve on the Measure A Task Force and have net on several occasions: Ann Cerney Frank Johnson A. Fred Baker John Ledbetter Ron Thomas Robert Mullen Jenanne Benjamin Walter Pruss Beryl Georguson Council Member Snider indicated his belief that it is important for the Council to reiterate its charge to the Task Force and requested that this matter be an agenda item for their meeting. 313 Continued August 20, 1986 Following Council discussion, Council reaffirmed the charge of the Measure A Task Force and expressed its appreciation to its members for giving of their time and talent to the City of Lodi in this most important matter. REQUEST FROM BENNETT AND COMPIM, INC. FOR AMENDMENTS TO PROPOSED PROJECT AT 205-225 WEST LCCFO;FORD STREET, LODI, FXMPTED FROM THE CURRENT MULTI- FAMILY MORATORIUM DUE TO PROPOSED MULTI- FAMILY BOND FINANCING Council was reminded that on February 6, 1985 the City Council approved the issuance of Multiple -Family CC -46 Development Bonds for a number of projects within the City of Lodi including a project proposed for 205-225 West Lockeford Street, Lodi. In November, 1985 when the Council declared the Moratorium on apartment construction in the central and eastern portions of the community, the Multiple -Family Bond projects at 218 South Hutchins and on Lockeford Street were granted exemptions. The proposed 40 unit project at 205-225 West Lockeford Street (APN 041-161-15 and 16) has completed plan check and has been approved by SPARC. The application for the Building Permit expires on September 13, 1966. Bennett and Campton are now requesting that the City Council approve an amendment to this project which would permit 205 West Lockeford Street to be developed for commercial purposes and 225 West Lockeford Street being subdivided into four four-plex lots. Both parcels are presently zoomed C-2, General Commercial which would permit the requested changes. Diagrams of the subject area were presented for Council's perusal. Mr. Dennis Bennett, Bennett and Campton, Inc., 1200 W. Tokay Street, Lodi, addressed the Council on behalf of this request and responded to questions as were posed by the Council. On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Olson, Snider second, Council granted the request heretofore set forth. AMENDED BALLOT LANGUAGE REQUESTED MR PARKVIEW TERRACE MEASURE RES. NO. 86-130 Council Member Snider asked to abstain from discussion and voting on the following matter because of a possible CC -18 conflict of interest. C G 300 City Clerk Reimche reported to the Council that a request had been received from Mr. Charles A. Wentland asking to change certain verbiage in the measure appearing on the November 4, 1986 ballot regarding Parkview Terrace. Mr. Wentland asked that any reference to "senior citizens project" be changed to "adult ccmmmumity project" Following discussion, on motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Olson, Hinchman second, Council adopted Resolution No. 86-130 amending ballot language regarding the Parkview Terrace Measure on the November 4, 1986 Consolidated General 314 Continued August 20, 1986 Following discussion with questions being directed to Mrs. Reimche, Council, on motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Olson, Hinchman second, adopted Resolution No. 86-131 approving an Agreement with the County of San Joaquin regarding the November 4, 1986 Consolidated General Election and approved a Special Allocation in the amount of $25,000, which amount is to be charged to the Contingency Fund to cover the cost of this election. VOTING DELEGATE AND VOTING ALTE[tNAT£ SELECTED FOR ANNUAL LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CONFERENCE On motion of Council Member Snider, Hinchman second, Council designated Mayor Fred Reid and Mayor Pro Temmpore CC -6 Evelyn Olson as the Voting Delegate and the Voting CC -7(i) Alternate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference Business Session. Co)56)0 w ORDINANCE AMENDING SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN STREETS ORD. NO. 1390 ADOPTED Ordinance No. 1390 - An Ordinance Amending Section 10.12.020 and 10.12.030 of the City Code of the City of CC -45(a) Lodi, Thereby Amending Speed Limits on Certain Streets CC -48(a) within the City of Lodi, having been introduced at a ''19 Regular Meeting of the Lodi City Council held August 6, Election Ballot thereby amending any reference of "senior citizens project" to "adult community project". The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members - Hinchman, Olson, and Reid (Mayor) Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Pinkerton Abstain: Council Members - Snider APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF SAN JOAQUIN REGARDING NOVEMBER 4, 1986 ELECTION ABED APPROVAL OF BUDGET FOR SUBJECT ELECTION RES. N0. 86-131 City Clerk Reimche presented for Council approval an Agreement with the County of San Joaquin whereby the County CC -18 is agreeing to perform certain services for the Consolidated General Election to be held November 4, 1986. City Clerk Reimche apprised the Council that George Cunningham, San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters, estimated the cost for providing the services outlined in the Agreement at $1.00 per registered voter. As of July 28, 1986, the City of Lodi had 21,015 registered voters. City Clerk Reimche presented a budget covering the entire cost of the subject election in the amount of $25,000 which would cover in-house costs as well as the services provided by the County. Following discussion with questions being directed to Mrs. Reimche, Council, on motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Olson, Hinchman second, adopted Resolution No. 86-131 approving an Agreement with the County of San Joaquin regarding the November 4, 1986 Consolidated General Election and approved a Special Allocation in the amount of $25,000, which amount is to be charged to the Contingency Fund to cover the cost of this election. VOTING DELEGATE AND VOTING ALTE[tNAT£ SELECTED FOR ANNUAL LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CONFERENCE On motion of Council Member Snider, Hinchman second, Council designated Mayor Fred Reid and Mayor Pro Temmpore CC -6 Evelyn Olson as the Voting Delegate and the Voting CC -7(i) Alternate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference Business Session. Co)56)0 w ORDINANCE AMENDING SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN STREETS ORD. NO. 1390 ADOPTED Ordinance No. 1390 - An Ordinance Amending Section 10.12.020 and 10.12.030 of the City Code of the City of CC -45(a) Lodi, Thereby Amending Speed Limits on Certain Streets CC -48(a) within the City of Lodi, having been introduced at a ''19 Regular Meeting of the Lodi City Council held August 6, X15 Continued August 20, 1986 1986, was brought up for passage on motion of Council Member Snider, Olson second. Second reading of the Ordinance was then omitted after reading by title, and the Ordinance was then adopted and ordered to print by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members - Olson, Snider, and Reid (Mayor) Noes: Council Members - Hinchman Absent: Council Members - Pinkerton AA7OU1OR-E3VT There being no further business to cane before the Council, Mayor Reid adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:20 pm. Attest: ,nP'E��C/� ALICE M. City Clerk 10