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CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LODI
CITY HAIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1985
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lodi was held beginning at
7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 21, 1985 in the City Hall Council Chambers.
_ ROLL CALL Present: Council Members - Olson, Pinkerton, Reid, and
Snider
Absent: Council Members - Hinchman (Mayor)
Also Present: Assistant City Manager Glenn, Public Works
Director Ronsko, City Attorney Stein, and
City Clerk Reimche
INVOCATION The invocation was given by Dr. Wayne Kildall, Center
of Hope.
PLEDGE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tempore Reid.
PRESENTATIONS There were no presentations, proclamations, or awards presented
at this meeting.
REPORTS OF THE
CITY MANAGER
CONSENT CALENDAR Y
In accordance with report and recomendation of the City
Manager, Council, on motion of Council Member Pinkerton, Olson
second, approved the following actions hereinafter set forth.
f- CLAIMS Claims were approved in the amount of $2,838,649.43.
APPROVAL OF
VARIOUS
SPECIFICATIONS
C� ^ O Council approved the following specifications and authorized the
Cv , , advertising for bids thereon:
a) Watthour Meters
b) Pad munt Transformers
c) Pole -Mount Transformers
d) Vacuum Circuit Breakers
e) Installation of Electric Substructures, Mills Avenue,
s/o Tokay Street
f) Self-contained Turf Mauer for Parks Department
AWARD BID TO
APPLY CLASS II
SLURRY SEAL
TO CITY STREETS
RES. NO. 85-109
a� j GV Assistant City Manager Glenn presented the following bids which
lr had been received to apply Class II Slurry Seal to City Streets:
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CONTRACTOR TOTAL S.F. TOTAL COST
California Pavement
Maintenance Company 513,895 $25,675.91
Valley Slurry Seal Ccmgxny 513,895 $32,489:00_,- ..
On reccmu endation of the City Manager, Council adopted
-_Resolution No. .85-109 awarding the bid to apply Class II Slurry
Seal to City streets to California Pavement Maintenance Ccnpany,
the low bidder, in the amount of $25,675.91.
VARIOUS PROTECT
IMPROVEMENTS
Council accepted the following improvements and directed the
Public Works Director to file a Notice of Completion thereon
with the County Recorder's Office:
a) Church Street Watermain (Phase I) Vine Street to 900'
N/Vine Street
b) Main Street Overlay, Iockeford Street to Lawrence.
Avenue
PURCHASE OF
PHOTOCOPIER
FOR HUTCRINS
STREET SQUARE cr:L—
APPROVED
FIs Council approved the purchase of a photocopier for Hutchins
Street Square, and approved the appropriation of $3500 to cover
the subject purchase.
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ADJUSTMENTS
APPROVED --
RES.NO.85-110
AND 85-111
Council adopted Resolution No. 85-110 approving the Lot Line
r Adjustment between Lot 55 and Lot 138, Lakeshore Village, Unit
�rJ 'pL) #3. The lot line adjustment will permit lot 138 to acquire the
C - east 5 feet of Lot 55. Both lots have existing single-family
houses. The lot line adjustment will not affect existing
utilities on either lot and will not create building setbacks
that are less than those required by the Zoning Ordinance.
Council adopted Resolution No. 85-111 approving the Lot Line
Adjustment between Lots 9 and 10, Lakeshore Village, with
certain conditions as follows:
1. That the public utility easements, as required by the
various utility companies and the City of Lodi, be dedicated.
2. That the developer pay all appropriate fees in affect at
time of map filing or issuance of building permit and enter into
all applicable agreements;
3. That on-site fire protection be provided per Fire Department
requirements;
4. That the Master Utility and Circulation Plan for the area be
revised to show the location of utilities, driveways and all
items that will be utilized in coimon by all the properties. A
copy of this map must be provided to the City Community
Development Department.
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5. That separate sewer and water services be provided to each
parcel and;
6. That the developer provide evidence of proper cross-over
agreements regarding access and maintenance of all joint
facilities.
Council was apprised that this lot line adjustment will
straighten out the lot line separating Lots 9 and 10 of
Lakeshore Village. The lots are located in an area designated
for office and professional uses. Both lots are currently
vacant, although an office building on Lot 10 is currently under
review by the City. The lot line adjustment will not adversely
affect development of the lots in this subdivision.
APPROVAL OF
LE:LAND ACRES
SUBDIVISION
MAP AND
AGREEMENTS
Council was apprised that Lewis -Ehlers Property, a General
Partnership, developers of Leland Acres, has furnished the City
with the necessary agreements, improvement securities, fees and
insurance for the proposed subdivision. This 2.5 acre
subdivision is located on the southeast corner of Lodi Avenue
and Lower Sacramento Road and contains eight single-family. lots.
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Council approved the final map and subdivision ;agreement for
Leland Acres, Tract No. 1994, and authorized the City Clerk and
City Manager to execute the subdivision agreements and maps an
behalf of the City.
RESOLUTION
_ APPROVED FOR
APPLICATION
FOR FUNDING
FOR LODI LAKE
RESTROCMS UNDER
CALIFORNIA PARK
AND RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES ACT
OF 1984
RES.No.85-112
Council was requested to reauthorize the application for funding
for the Lodi Lake Restroom Rehabilitation project. This project
consists of renovation and restoration of both restroom
facilities at Lodi Lake and the installation of handicap
access. This project was submitted for funding last year and
boo was not approved due to a limitation of available funds. The
project cost estimate is $96,960 and would be 100% funded by the
Grant.
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Council adopted Resolution No. 85-112 approving application for
funding for Lodi Lake Restroans under the .California Park and
Recreational Facilities Act of 1984.
APPROVAL OF
AGREEMENT
BETWEEN CITY
AMID EQUESTRIAN
ENTERPRISES FOR
USE OF STADIUM
FOR HORSE SHOW
rcl� Council approved an Agreement between the City of Lodi and
:a `'r Equestrian Enterprises for the use of the Stadium for a horse
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show to be held August 26, 1985, and authorized the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
RESOLUTION
FIXING TAX
RATE FOR
CITY OF LODI
FOR FISCAL
YEAR 1985-86
ADOPTED
RES.NO.85-115
Council was apprised that the City Council will need to set a
tax rate for 1985-86 sufficient to return $403,876 for the City
J� of Lodi Bond Debt Service. On the basis of secured property
values as reported to the City by San Joaquin County on August
14, 1985 of $1,103,224,473 and a collection rate of 95% more or
less, an imposition of $.0355 per $100 of value will generate
the needed $403,876.
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Council adopted Resolution No. 85-115 fixing the tax rate for
the City of Lodi for Fiscal Year 1985-86 as heretofore set forth.
With the concurrence of the Council, the following items were
removed from the Consent Calendar and placed on the Regular
Calendar:
Item a -1-H - Award - Hutchins Street Square Girls' Gym Restrocros
item a -1-I - Award - Lodi. Avenue Railroad Crossing Improvements
Item e -1-S - Approval of Agreement between San Joaquin County
and the City of Lodi for the conduct of the Special Election to
be held on November 5, 1985.
Item e -1-T - Approval of Agreement for removal and dismantling
of abandoned or inoperative vehicles.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING
FOR HEARING ALL
OBJECTIONS TO
THE PROPOSED
REMOVAL OF WEEDS,
RUBBISH, REFUSE
AND DIRT ON
PARCEL LOCATED
AT 205 FLORA
AVENUE, LODI, CA
Notice thereof having been published and posted in accordance
with law and affidavits of publication and posting being on file
in the office of the City Clerk, Mayor Pro Tempore Reid called
for the public hearing to hear all objections to the proposed
removal of weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt on a parcel located
at 205 Flora Avenue, Lodi.
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City Clerk Reimche reported that in checking into information
regarding the property owner, it was determined that Mr.
Clarence Endicott, the property owner listed on the last
assessors rolls, has passed away and that his wife is presently
in a convalescent hospital. The estate is presently under the
control of the Public Conservators Office in Stockton. In a
telephone conversation with that office they advised that if the
$250.00 bill for the removal of weeds on the subject property
was sent to their office, it would be paid from the trust
account for the Endicott estate.
There were no persons in the audience wishing to speak on the
matter, and the public portion of the hearing was closed.
Following discussion, with questions being directed to the City
Clerk and the City Attorney, Council, on motion of Council
Member Snider, Olson second, overruled objections, ordered the
abatement, terminated the proceedings at this point, and
directed the City Clerk to report to the Council at the next
meeting as to whether or not the Conservator of the property
owners estate has paid the $250.00 charges incurred for the
abatement of weeds on the subject parcel.
PLANNING COMMISSION
ITEMS OF
INTEREST The following report was given regarding the Planning Commission
Meeting of August 12, 1985.
��. The Planning Commission -
1. Conditionally approved the request of Valley Cinemas, Inc.
for a Use Permit for an addition of two movie screens to be
added to an existing theater at 2470 West Lodi Avenue, in an
area zoned C -S, Commercial Shopping Center.
Certified the filing of a Negative Declaration by the Community
Development Director as adequate environmental documentation on
the above project.
2. Approved the request of Fred Smith, Jr. for a Use Permit for
a security apartment at a mini -storage unit facility, located at
815 Black Diamond Way, in an area zoned M-2, Heavy Industrial.
3. Directed City Staff to arrange for a joint City
Council/Planning Commission work session to study the effects of
apartment development on the east side of Lodi. The work
session will be used to discuss whether there is a need for
changes to the City's multiple -fanny density standards. The
Planning Commission also extended an invitation to the members
of the Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee to
participate in this session.
COMMUNICATIONS
(CITY CLERK)
NONPARTISAN
ELECTIONS -
ASSEMBLY
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDb=
(ACA 7)
r Information was presented to the Council frau City Manager
is Peterson regarding Assembly Constitutional Amendment (ACA 7)
? regarding nonpartison elections. Council was informed that in
order for the voters to have the chance to vote on this
important issue in the June 1986 election, two actions must
oco l 1.
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ABC LICENSE
APPLICATION
1) passage by the Assembly no later than August 30, 1985
2) confirmation by the Senate no later than January 8, 1986
Council, on motion of Council Member Olson, Reid second,
supported the placing of ACA 7 (Nonpartisan Elections) on the
June 1986 ballot and directed the City Clerk to forward letters
indicating this action to representatives in the State
Legislature.
City Clerk Reimche presented the following application for ABC
License:
211 Club
211 South Cherokee Lane, Lodi,
Rosemary H. Martinez
On Sale General Public Premise
Person to Person Transfer
PUC APPLICATIONS
City Clerk Reimche presented a letter from Greyhound Lines, Inc.
advising that by Application No. 85-07-0421, filed July 15, 1985
with the California Public Utilities Commission, Greyhound
Lines, Inc. requested approval to increase its passenger bus
fares.
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On motion of Council Member Snider, Olson second, Council
r� confirmed the appointment by Mayor Hinchman of Mike Bradley to -
c. the San Joaquin County Economic Development Association to fill
the unexpired term of Council Menber Evelyn Olson, which term
expires 6/30/86.
COMMENTS BY CITY
COUNCIL MEMBERS
CONGRATULATIONS
ON KUOP BENEFIT
JAZZ FESTIVAL
Council Member Olson reported on the outstanding jazz festival
held at Jack Chappell's Swim Club recently which was a benefit
for KUOP. Mrs. Olson expressed congratulations to Mr. Chappell
for hosting this most delightful event.
REPORT REGARDING
VOTING BY SENATE
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
ON AB 200
Council Member Pinkerton gave a report on a recent newspaper
article he had read concerning AB 200 (an act to add section 847
to the civil code relating to liability) and the actions of
members of the Senate Judiciary Committee as it relates to this
bill.
Following discussion, Council, on motion of Council Member
- Pinkerton, Olson second, directed the City Clerk to check with
FPPC to ascertain the amount'of campaign contributions that were
received by members of this Ccnmittee from the Trial Lawyers
Association.
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Further, the City Attorney was directed to write a "scathing"
letter, on behalf of the Council, to the members of the Senate
Judiciary Committee setting forth the facts set out in this
newspaper article and urging their vote for justice.
CCMMENTS BY THE
PUBLIC ON NON
AGENDA ITEMS
There were no persons in the audience wishing to address the
Council under this segment of the agenda.
REPOR'T'S OF THE
CITY MANAGER
AWAM - CONTRACT FOR
HUTC INS STREET SQUARE
GIRLS' GYM RESTROOM
AND FIRE PFDrBCTION
RES. NO. 85-108
The following bids for the "Hutchins Street Square Girls' Gym
Restroan and Fire Protection" project were presented for
Council's perusal:
C'n BIDDER BID
Diede Construction $62,931
Clark and McGrath $66,530
Horton Construction $72,808
ITS Construction $75,070
Lane Allen $94,953
Council was apprised that this project consists of the
construction of new restroom in the girls' gym and the
oompletion of the main fire lane through the project. Included
are the installation of two fire hydrants and a tie to the
existing 10" main in Walnut Street.
On motion of Council Member Olson, Reid second, Council adopted
Resolution No. 85-108 awarding the contract for "Hutchins Street
Square Girls' Gym Restroom and Fire Protection" to Diede
Construction, the low bidder, in the amount of $62,931, and
approved the appropriation of an additional $54,000 from the
Hutchins Street Square Capital Account (120.1) to cover the cost
of the project.
LODI AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS -
SCHOOL TO KUN
Council was apprised that only one bid had been received for
this project. The bid was from C. C. Wood Co. in the amount of
K:•'r'� $77,766.00. The engineers estimate for the project was
$57,127.80.
On recommendation of Staff, Council, on motion of Council Memnber
Olson, Snider second, rejected the bids received for "Lodi
Avenue Improvements, School to Main" and authorized the
re -advertising for the project in early 1986.
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NOVE4BER 5, 1985
SPECIAL ELECrICN
RES. NO. 85-113
City Clerk Reimche apprised the Council that she had been
advised by the San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters that there
C 11.;D� will be no contest in the November election for the four seats
�r on the Lodi Unified School District Board of Trustees as only
the incumbents filed for the openings with no challengers filing
by the August 9, 1985 deadline. Mrs. Reimche was further
advised by the Registrar of Voters that in the San Joaqu.n Delta
Community College contest in area 4, incumbent Ann Cerney will
be challenged by Carl Burton.
The City Clerk presented an Agreement with the County of San
Joaquin for the conduct of the Special Election to be held on
November 5, 1985 which sets forth a cost not to exceed $.85 per
registered voter in the event of consolidation. In view of the
fact that there is a contest for the San Joaquin Delta Community
College area 4 trustee seat, it was recommended that the City
consolidate with the County of San Joaquin for this election.
Following discussion, on motion of Council Member Snider, Olson
second, Council adopted Resolution No. 85-113 approving the
Agreement between the City and San Joaquin County for the
conduct of the Special Election to be held on November 5, 1985
and approved a budget for the subject election in the amaunt of
$18,000 which funds are to be appropriated from the Operating
Reserve.
AGREEMENT FOR
REMOVAL AND
DISMANTLING OF
ABANDONED OR
INOPERATIVE VEHICLES
Assistant City Manager Glenn reported to Council that since the
preparation of the Council Agenda and packet that he had
received a call frau a local automobile company indicating its
interest in the contract for removing and dismantling of
abandoned or inoperative vehicles within the City of Iasi.
Following discussion, on motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Reid, Olson
second, Council directed Staff to solicit proposals for the
removal and dismantling of abandoned or inoperative vehicles and
to submit a report to Council on the proposals received at the
earliest convenient time.
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C ,,�h was presented by Staff regarding accidents that have occurred at
15 Stockton Street and Pine Street following the establishing of
four way stops at that intersection six months ago. Council was
apprised that three accidents have occurred in the five-month
period after installation of four way -stop signs. Additional
information regarding the intersection was presented by Staff,
who then responded to questions as were posed by Council. Staff
indicated that it was felt that in using a five-month reporting
period, it is too early to make a definite statement about
overall accident reduction and recommended that an additional
survey be made after a full 12 months.
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Following additional discussion, on motion of Council Member
Snider, Olson second, Staff was directed to bring back to
Council at an appropriate time, a similar report covering a
twelve month period.
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Mayor Hinchman adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session of the
Council at approximately 8:05 pm, and the Council reconvened at
( approximately 8:15 pm. The Closed Session was held regarding
labor relations matters.
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LABOR RELATIONS
RES. NO. 85-114
Following introduction of the matter by Assistant City Manager
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aGlenn, and Council discussion, Council, on motion of Council
TMember Olson, Reid second, received for filing "Addendum to
J✓ a0� Memorandum of Understanding Covering Period July 1, 1985 - June
30, 1988 Between City of Lodi and IBEW Local 1245, Maintenance
and Operators Unit and General Services Unit".
Further, Council, on motion of Council Member Olson, Reid
second, adopted Resolution No. 85-114 - "Resolution Modifying
Resolution 3344" as it pertains to the decertification of
Established Units, which section will now read as follows:
B. Decertification of Established Unit
(1) A petition for decertification alleging that an employee
organization granted formal recognition is no longer the
majority representative of the employees in an appropriate
unit may be filed with the Municipal Employee Relations
Officer only during the month of November of each year
following the first full year of formal recognition,
except that such date may be changed to a period 90 to 60
days before the expiration of a current Memorandum of
Understanding if mutually agreed to by both parties.
There being no further business to came before the Council,
Mayor Pro Tempore Reid adjourned the meeting at approximately
8:25 pm.
ATTEST:
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ALICE M. REIlMCHE
City Clerk