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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 21, 19792-60 CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LODI CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 21, 1979 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lodi was held beginning at 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 21, 1979 in the City Hall Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Also Present: Councilmen - Hughes, Katnich, McCarty and Katzakian (Mayor Pro Tempore) Councilmen - Pinkerton (Mayor) City Manager Glaves, Public Works Director Ronsko, Assistant City Attorney C. M. Sullivan -and City Clerk Reimche. COUNCILMAN Mayor Pro Tempore Katzakian welcomed Council- KATNICH man Katnich and expressed the warm feelings and WELCOMED good wishes of the Council and Staff in seeing him BACK once again at his Council seat following his recent i surge ry. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Reverend Ermal Williamson, Pastor, Lodi People's Community Church. PLEDGE Mayor Pro Tempore Katzakian led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. MINUTES Councilman Katnich asked to abstain from voting on the approval of the Minutes of February 7, 1979 as he was not present at that meeting and could not express his approval as to the accuracy of the Minutes. On motion of Councilman Hughes, McCarty second, Council approved the Minutes of February 7, 1979 as written and mailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen - Hughes, McCarty and Katzakian Noes- Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Pinkerton Abstain: Councilmen - Katnich - 1- Minutes of February Z 1, 1979, continued PROCLAMATION Mayor Pro Tempore Katzakian proclaimed There were no persons in the audience wishing to speak on the matter and the public portion of the hearing was closed. Following Council discussion, with questions being directed to Staff, Council, on motion of Councilman Katnich adopted an Order to Vacate an easement located in Rive rgate -Mokelumne, Unit No. 1 located in the area of Turner Road and Church Street. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hughes and carried by unanimous vote. PLANNING COMMISSION City Manager Glaves gave the following report of the Planning Commission meeting of February 12, 1979: The Planning Commission - 1. Recommended that the City Council abandon an easement on the south side of Parcel "C" of Unit #1 of Rive rgate-Mokelumne Subdivision. _2� 261 February 19, 1979 "A Day of Remembrance" in recoHnition of those travails experienced during World War II by Americans of Japanese ancestry. The Proclamation was accepted by Mr. Fred Nagata. PUBLIC HEARINGS Notice thereof having been published in accordance with law and affidavit of publication being on file in the office of the City Clerk, Mayor Pro Tempore Katzakian called for the Public Hearing to consider ORDER TO the vacation of an Easement located in Rivergate- VACATE Mokelumne Unit No. 1 located in the area of Turner EASEMENT Road and Church Street. LOCATED IN RIVERGATE- The matter was introduced by Public Works Director MOKELUMNE Ronsko who presented a diagram of the subject area UNIT NO. 1 for Council's perusal. Mr. Ronsko further explained that the lagoon area of the Rive rgate-Mokelumne Subdivision was dedicated as a drainage easement to the City of Lodi to cover the discharge of storm l waters to the north lagoon. Since construction of the Lagoons, it has been determined that the south lagoon is not quite as large as originally planned, and it is the developer's intent to build on this land, making it necessary to abandon the portion of the easement shown on the Exhibit presented for the Council. The abandonment would not, in any way, affect our dis- charge to the north lagoon. The City has not used the area in the past, nor is there any apparent use for it in the future. There were no persons in the audience wishing to speak on the matter and the public portion of the hearing was closed. Following Council discussion, with questions being directed to Staff, Council, on motion of Councilman Katnich adopted an Order to Vacate an easement located in Rive rgate -Mokelumne, Unit No. 1 located in the area of Turner Road and Church Street. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hughes and carried by unanimous vote. PLANNING COMMISSION City Manager Glaves gave the following report of the Planning Commission meeting of February 12, 1979: The Planning Commission - 1. Recommended that the City Council abandon an easement on the south side of Parcel "C" of Unit #1 of Rive rgate-Mokelumne Subdivision. _2� 261 262 Minutes of February 21, 1979, continued PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission also - (Cont'd) 1. Approved the request of Genie Development ITEMS OF Co. , Inc. on behalf of Stockton Savings and INTEREST Loan for a Use Permit to convert an existing residence at 1150 West Kettleman Lane to a sav- ings and loan office with three drive -up windows in an area zoned P -D(15), Planned Development District No. 15. i 2. Approved the request of Mr. Oscar Katzakian for a Zoning Variance to reduce the depth of an off-street loading 'zone 'adjacent to an alley from 10 feet to 5 feet at 27 South Sacramento Street, in an area zoned C -M, Commercial -Light Industrial District. 3. Recommended that the San -Joaquin County Board of Zoning Adjustment approve the request of Siegfried and Associates on behalf of Crown Fruit Company for (1) a Use Permit to expand a cold storage and fruit packing facility, and (2) a Variance to reduce the required side yard from 15 feet to 0 feet to permit construction of a load- ing dock at the northeast corner of East Kettleman Lane and the Central California Traction Company right-of-way in an area zoned I -PA, Interim Pro- tected Agriculture. 4. Recommended that the San Joaquin County Board of Zoning Adjustment approve the request of Les Calkins Trucking Company for a Use Permit to add covered boat and recreational vehicle storage to an existing truck terminal at the northwest corner of State Route 99 and Woodbridge Road in an area zoned M- 1 /L, Light Industrial - Limited. COMMUNICATIONS CLAIMS After presentation of the hereinafter -listed Claims by City Clerk Reimche, Council took the following actions: a) On motion of Councilman Katnich, Hughes second, Council rejected the claim presented by Joseph Leonardini which was filed March 31, 1978 and referred the matter to R. L. Kautz and Company, the City's Contract Administrator. b) On motion of Councilman Katnich, Hughes second, Council rejected the claim presented by Steven Porter which was filed July 3, 1978 and referred the matter to R. L. Kautz and Company, the City's Contract Administrator. -3- 263 Minutes of February 21, 1979, continued COMMUNICATIONS (Cont'd) PUC HEARINGS RE Following receipt of a letter from the Public PROPOSED CLOSING Utilities Commission stating that because of OF SEVERAL LODI budget deficits for this fiscal year, the hear - GRADE CROSSINGS ing regarding the proposed closing of several RESET FOR SAN grade crossings in Lodi will be held in San FRANCISCO Francisco on May 1, 1979. Council directed the Assistant City Attorney to research the ' matter for any recourse the City may have in appealing this decision. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER CONSENT In accordance with the report and recom- CALENDAR mendation of the City Manager, the following actions, hereby set forth between asterisks, on motion of Councilman Katnich, Hughes second, were approved by the Council. �,TTm�T;,TT; ��; T�;=�;=T*x�;=; �=rTa=T*��**,=�=x��*r*a���TT��TM�•xx��*�zxT*��Tr CLAIMS r CLAIMS WERE APPROVED IN THE AMOUNT r ' OF $917, 017. 92. Council was apprised that the new library will ON STREET be open to the public on approximately April 1, PARKING 1979 and Staff has proposed zones to provide RESTRICTIONS an area for the loading and unloading of pass - VICINITY NEW engers and to prevent all -day parkers from LIBRARY using the remainder of the block. RES. NO. 79-20 RESOLUTION NO. 79-20 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A 56 -FOOT ' PASSENGER LOADING AND UNLOADING ZONE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LOCUST STREET FROM 154 FEET WEST OF THE - CENTERLINE OF CHURCH STREET TO 210 FEET WEST OF THE CENTERLINE OF CHURCH STREET; AND ALSO ESTABLISHING A 2 -HOUR PARKING LIMITATION ON THE REMAINDER OF THE BLOCK ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LOCUST STREET BETWEEN PLEASANT AVENUE AND CHURCH STREET. BECKMAN ESTATES Mayor Pro Tempore Katzakian asked to abstain UNIT NO. 1 - FINAL from discussion and voting on the following MAP & SUBDIVISION matter because his Company is the developer DOCUMENTS of Beckman Estates, Unit No. 1. APPROVED The final map, the improvement plans, and 1 the improvement security for Beckman Estates, Unit No. 1 were presented for Council's approval. Council was apprised that Aladdin -4- 264 - Minutes of February 21, 1979, continued BECKMAN ESTATES (Cont'd) Real Estate, Inc., the developer of Beckman Estates, Unit No. 1 has furnished the City with the necessary documents, bonds, insur- ance certificate, and development fees for their proposed subdivision. This subdivision is located -immediately south of the Mervyn's development and consists of 39 condominium lots and a common area zoned PD- 15. Following Council discussion with questions being directed to Staff, Council, on motion of Councilman Katnich, Hughes second, estab- lished the following findings and approved the final map, the improvement plans, and the improvement security for Beckman Estates, Unit No. 1 and directed the City Manager and City Clerk to sign the Subdivision Agreement and the Electrical Utility Agreement on behalf of the City: 1, that the proposed Tentative Map is consis- tent with the Adopted Land Use -Circulation, Open Space -Conservation, Interim Housing and Noise Elements; that the approval of the Tentative Map will not adversely affect an area of concern which the proposed Safety and Seismic Safety Elements, as specified in the State General Plan Guidelines, are intended to mitigate; 3. that the design and improvement of Indus- , trial Way Business Park is consistent with the Adopted Elements of the General Plan and does not adversely affect an area of concern which the proposed elements are intended to mitigate; 4. that the site is physically suited for the pro- posed density of development; 5. that the site is physically suited for the pro- posed type development; 6. that the design of the subdivision or the pro- posed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or sub- stantially or avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat; 7. that the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements is not likely to cause serious public health problems; and . 8. that the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with ease- ments acquired by the public at large for access through or use of property within the subdivision.' The motion carried by the following vote: -5- BECKMAN ESTATES (Cont'd) CONMDERATION OF CITY PLANNING COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION RE AREA ALONG N. CLUFF AVE., N. OF E. LOCKEFORD ST. CONTINUED TO 3/7/79• APPROVAL OF REFUSE COLLECTION PROPOSAL Minutes of February 21, 1979, continued Ayes: Councilmen - Hughes, Katnich and McCarty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Pinkerton Abstain: Councilmen - Katzakian Following introduction of the matter by City Manager Glaves, Council, on motion of Councilman Katnich, Hughes second, continued to March 7, 1979 consideration of the City Planning Commission's recommendations con- cerning the area along North Cluff Avenue, North of East Lockeford Street. 265 Mr. R. E. Judson, 2306 Corbin Lane, Lodi stated that he represents some of the proponents in this matter. Mr. Judson asked that should additional meetings be held with property owners to discuss this matter, that they be included in these meetings. Revised specifications for proposals to provide residential and commercial collection and dis- posal of garbage in the City of Lodi were pre- sented for Council's perusal. The proposed revisions were outlined by the City Manager who responded to questions concerning the matter as were posed by the Council. Mr. Gene Walton, 318 W. Pine Street, Lodi, Attorney at Law, representing Sanitary City Disposal Company, addressed the Council posing questions regarding the proposed revised speci- fications. Mr. Walton stressed that he feels that Sanitary City Disposal Company's failure to sub- mit a bid does not mean a lack of interest; that under the terms of the present agreement, they have the right to meet other proposals. Following discussion, on motion of Councilman Huehe Katnich second, C.ounciI approved the format for proposals for residential and commercial garbage collection and disposal and authorized the City Clerk to publish same. TRAFFIC CONTROLS In following the recommendations of George S. ESTABLISHED IN Nolte and Associates in the report entitled N/W AREA OF CITY "Identification and Surveillance Study of Accident Locations for the City of Lodi", it is staff's RES. NO. 79-21 recommendation to provide traffic controls at all 4 -way intersections in the area bounded by Turner Road and Lockeford Street from Mills �. Avenue to the S. P. R_ R. Diagrams of the subject area were presented for Council's scrutiny. -6- 266 Minutes of February 21, 1979, continued TRAFFIC CONTROLS (Cont'd) Following discussion, on motion of Councilman Katnich, Hughes second, Council adopted Resolution No. 79-2 t establishing "Yield" signs on the following streets: 1. Laurel Avenue at Lake Home Drive 2. Westwood Avenue at Lake Street 3. Cross Street at Lake Street 4. Locust Street at Loma Drive 5. Mariposa Way at Cross Street 6. Locust Street at Cross Street 7. Palm Avenue at Roper Avenue 8. Palm Avenue at Grant Avenue - 9. Palm Avenue at Lincoln Avenue 10. Eureka Avenue at Roper Avenue 11. Eureka Avenue at Grant Avenue 12. Eureka Avenue at Lincoln Avenue 13. Roper Avenue at Louie Avenue 14. Grant Avenue at Louie Avenue 15. Lincoln Avenue at Louie Avenue 16. Forrest Avenue at Lincoln Avenue 17. Olive Court at Lincoln Avenue 18. Lincoln Avenue at Daisy Avenue 19. Eureka Avenue at Pleasant Avenue 20. Louie Avenue at Pleasant Avenue 21. Forrest Avenue at Pleasant Avenue 22. Olive Court at Pleasant Avenue 23. Forrest Avenue at School Street 24. De Force Avenue at School Street SUPPORT FOR Following introduction of the matter by City CONTINUATION Manager Glaves, and a lengthy Council discussion, OF THE ABANDONED Council, on motion of Councilman Hughes, Katnich VEHICLE ABATE- second, adopted Resolution No. 79-22 urging the MENT PROGRAM continuation of the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement (AVA) Program and expressed its concern that those RES. NO. 79-22 funds specifically collected for this program not be > diverted into other channels. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen - Hughes, Katnich and - Katzakian Noes: Councilmen - McCarty Absent: Councilmen - Pinkerton EXTENSION OF Council was apprised that it is Staff's recommendation CONTRACT FOR that the contract for Lodi Lake Park Concessions not LODI LAKE be put out to bid but that it be renewed with Dorothy CONCESSIONS Seibel for a three-year period. Council was'informed APPROVED L' that Mrs. Seibel's operation has been most satisfac- tory and it is for this reason that Staff is recommend- ing that the contract be renewed. On motion of Councilman Katnich, Hughes second Council approved renewing the contract with Dorothy Seibel for Lodi Lake Park Concessions for a three- year period. -7- Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Pinkerton AMENDMENTS Minutes of February 21, 1979, continued ORDINANCES Ordinance No. 1165 entitled "An Ordinance ET SEQ. OF CITY Amending the Official District Map of the City AREA of Lodi and thereby zoning the area encom- ENCOMPASSED passed by the Millswood Subdivision which is BY MILLSWOOD south of Yosemite Drive between Mills A'aenue SUBDIVISION and Rainier Drive R-2, Single -Family Resi- ZONED R-2 dential" having been introduced at a regular ,`-- meeting held February 7, 1979 was brought up ORD. NO. 1165 for passage on motion of Councilman Katnich, ADOPTED Hughes second. Second reading was omitted - - after reading by title, and the Ordinance was v then adopted and ordered to print by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen - Hughes, Katnich, McCarty and Katzakian Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Pinkerton AMENDMENTS Ordinance No. 1166 entitled "An Ordinance TO SECTIONS 11-1 amending Section 11-1, 11-7 and 11-12 of the ET SEQ. OF CITY Lodi City Code pertaining to insurance re - CODE RE quirements required of the City Garbage Con - GARBAGE tractor and repealing recommendations and regulations for the use of the City Sanitary ORD. NO. 1166 Fill", having been introduced at a regular ADOPTED meeting held February 7, 1979 was brought ,`-- up for passage on motion of Councilman Katnich, - Hughes second. Second reading was omitted after reading by title and the Ordinance was then adopted and ordered to print by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen - Hughes, Katnich, McCarty and Katzakian Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Pinkerton AMENDMENT Ordinance No. 1167 entitled "An Ordinance of TO "SUBDIVISION" the City of Lodi amending Ordinance No. 1141 ORDINANCE entitled 'Subdivision' by amending Section 30, dealing with Parcel Map requirements" having ORD. NO. 1167 been introduced at a regular meeting held ADOPTED February 7, 1979 was brought up for passage on motion of Councilman Hughes, Katnich second. Second reading was omitted after read- ing by title, and the Ordinance was then adopted and ordered to print by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen - Hughes, Katnich, McCarty and Katzakian Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Pinkerton =8- 267 • na Minutes of February 21, 1979, continued ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Pro Tempore Katzakian ad- journed the meeting at approximately 9:10 p.m. Attest: ALICE M. IM HE CITY CLERK :9-