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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 30, 1978123 CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LODI CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 30, 1978 An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lodi was held beginning at 8:00 p. m., Wednesday, August 30, 1978 in the City Hall Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen - Hughes, Katnich, Katzakian, McCarty and Pinkerton(Mayor) Absent: Councilmen - None Also City Manager Glaves, Assistant Present: City Manager Glenn, Public Works Director Ronsko, City Attorney Mullen, and City Clerk Reimche. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilman Katnich. PLEDGE Mayor Pinkerton led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. MINUTES Following an inquiry by Councilman McCarty relative to the vote recorded on Resolution No. 78-99, on motion of Councilman Katnich, Katzakian second, the Minutes of August 16, 1978 were approved as written and mailed. CONDOLENCES Condolences were extended to City Manager EXTENDED TO Claves by Mayor Pinkerton on behalf of the CITY MANAGER City Council and Staff on the recent passing of his father. PUBLIC HEARING Notice thereof having been published in accor- dance with law and affidavit of publication be - CONSIDER CERTI- ing on file in the office of the City Clerk, F YING AS ADEQUATE Mayor Pinkerton called for the'public hearing THE FINAL EIR FOR to consider certifying as adequate the Final THE HAM LANE Environmental Impact Report for the Ham Lane IMPROVEMENT Improvement Project - Lodi Avenue to Elm PROJECT Street, which public hearing had been continued from the regular Council meeting of August 16, 1978. The subject was introduced by Public Works Director Jack Ronsko. An outline of presenta- tion and introduction of personnel were made by Mr.. Ronsko. 124 Minutes of August 30, 1978, continued EIR - HAM LANE Bradford Blandin, Project Manager, CH2M IMPROVEMENT Hill, Inc. outlined the Ham Lane Improvement (Continued) Project, Lodi Avenue to Elm Street EIR, as prepared by CH2M Hill, Inc. and the Ccmmun- ity Development Department of the City of Lodi. The EIR indicates that the purpose of the pro- ject is to relieve present and projected future traffic conge_:on in this 4 -block -long section of Ham Lane. :,s part of the project, it is proposed that the right-of-way will be acquired, the pave- ment will be widened and reconstructed, storm drain facilities will be upgraded, fire hydrants will be relocated, sidewalks and curbs will be provided, and driveways will be reconstructed. Methodology and significant impacts were outlined by Mr. Blandin. Exhibits depicting 6 alternates including a "Do Nothing" alternate were presented and explained in detail by James B. Giottonini, Associate Civil Engineer. Mr. Giottonini then responded to questions posed by the Council concerning the alte mates. The following persons were in the audience and addressed the Council concerning the matter: a) Mr. Donald Pontius, 20 N. Ham Lane, stated that he would object to any plan that would affect parking, particularly in front of his property. b) Mr. Verne Koenig, 26 N. Ham Lane, Lodi, stated that there is presently a turning pocket on the corner of Elm and Ham and questioned why the proposal for a turning pocket takes in four lots. c) Mr. Ed Ehrhardt, 211 S. Ham Lane, Lodi, stated that he doesn't object to the widening. Mr. Ehrhardt then proposed assessing each property owner in Lodi $4.00 per month for 5 years for the costs involved in this project. d) Mr. Oliver Lee, 220 S. Ham Lane, Lodi, stated that he and his neighbors are concerned about park- ing and stated that he feels a 64' curb -to -curb dimenslon is too much. e) Mr. Cecil Harp, 1301 W. Lodi Avenue, Lodi questioned the purpose of this meeting and certain items contained within the E.I. R. Mr. Harp stated that he felt restricted parking in the project area would be advantageous. A brief description of the E.I.R. process was given by Staff for the benefit of the audience. f) Ms. Gertrude Duff, 106 S. Ham Lane, Lodi expressed her concerns regarding pollution prob- lems she is encountering in the area. g) Dr. C. W. Fortier, 120 S. Orange, Lodi asked how this project started and then emphasized his belief that widening projects of this type should be initiated by people in the subject area. 125 Minutes of August 30, 1978, continued 5-: ESR - HAM LANE h) Dr. John Bowles 39 N. Ham Lane, Lodi ' IMPROVEMENT asked if there would be another opportunity (Continued) for public input prior to consideration of the ing, Dr. Fortier stated that the Council has a man- adoption of an alternative street plan. matter, and if it has to be acted upon, it should be >` denied. A verbatim transcript of the testimony given during RECESS The Mayor declared a five-minute recess, and part of the final E. I. R. document. the Council reconvened at approximately 10:00 closed the Public Hearing. p. M. Additional discussion followed with questions being Mr. Gary Gerlach, 21 N. Ham Lane, Lodi i- Councilman Katnich then moved not to certify -as addressed the Council asking that if Ham Lane �.: were widened, would it be possible to not allow - Report. The motion died for lack of a second. truck traffic on that Street. Mr. Gerlach also stated that the surface of Ham Lane is in out- Environmental Impact Report as adequate; to correct standing condition and questioned if the project the first sentence of paragraph 2 under the title, plan included resurfacing this street. Following an inquiry, Mr. Blandin of CI -12M Hill, Inc. summarized letters that had been received con- cerning the Ham Lane Improvement Project EIR. Following additional discussion the question was called for, and the motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen - Hughes, Katzakian and McCarty Noes: Councilmen - Katnich and Pinkerton Absent: Councilmen - None -3- Dr. C. W. Fortier, 120 S. Orange, Lodi asked if the subject E. I. R. had to be acted upon at this meeting. Following Mayor Pinkerton's reply that the matter did not have to be acted on at this meet- ing, Dr. Fortier stated that the Council has a man- date from the people for a year of study on the matter, and if it has to be acted upon, it should be >` denied. A verbatim transcript of the testimony given during this public hearing has been made and will be made part of the final E. I. R. document. Following additional discussion, Mayor Pinkerton closed the Public Hearing. s Additional discussion followed with questions being directed to Staff and to the City Attorney. i- Councilman Katnich then moved not to certify -as adequate the Ham Lane Improvement Project, Lodi Avenue to Elm Street Environmental Impact - Report. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Hughes then moved to certify the subject Environmental Impact Report as adequate; to correct -Al the first sentence of paragraph 2 under the title, "Improvements" on page 1-1 to read, "The proposed improvements 'could' include four 12 -foot -wide traffic lanes, with an 8 -foot -wide parking lane and a 5 -foot -wide widewalk on each side of the street;" and to include "No Parking" provisions as discussed, ' in the final E. I. R. document. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCarty. Following an inquiry, Mr. Blandin of CI -12M Hill, Inc. summarized letters that had been received con- cerning the Ham Lane Improvement Project EIR. Following additional discussion the question was called for, and the motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen - Hughes, Katzakian and McCarty Noes: Councilmen - Katnich and Pinkerton Absent: Councilmen - None -3- 126 Minutes of August 30, 1978, continued EIR - HAM LANE Due to the hour, Public Works Director Ronsko IMPROVEMENT then proposed that neither the Staff's recom- (Continued) mendation or, street width nor the Council's dis- cussion and decision on the street width be taken - up at this meeting. Councilman Hughes requested that the Council and audience be informed of what Street width alternative would be recommended by Staff. Mr. Ronsko then explained that it would be Staff's recommendation to select Exhibit B-4 Modified which would include an 80 foot right-of-way, 64' curb to curb dimension, left turn pocket at Lodi Avenue, no left turns at Walnut and Pine, and a left turn pocket at Elm Street with modification reducing the pocket by 50'. Additional discussion followed. REVISED FEES FOR Council was apprised that following a meeting with ADULT SPORTS Councilman Katnich and McCarty, and Parks and ADOPTED Recreation Director DeBenedetti, a formula was derived at to adjust fees for some adult sports RES. 78-1-00 activities. This formula was presented in detail for Council's perusal. as specifically set forth in the plans and specifica- Following discussion with questions being directed to Councilman Katnich, McCarty and Mr. DeBenedetti, Councilman Katzakian moved for adop- tion of Resolution No. 78- 100 establishing a revised fee schedule for adult sports as follows: Sponsor Participant Women's Basketball $ 70.00 $4.00 Men's Basketball $110.00 $4.00, Women's Volleyball $ 40.00 $3.00 Men's Volleyball $ 35.00 $3.00. Co -Ed Volleyball $ 45.00 $3.00 Summer Softball $107.00 $4.00 Fall and Winter Softball $ 80.00 $4.00 The motion was seconded by Councilman Katnich and carried by unanimous vote. ENGLISH OAKS City Manager Glaves apprised the City Council that MANOR UNIT NO. 3 the Subdivision Improvements in English Oaks ACCEPTED Manor, Unit No. 3 have been completed in substan- tial conformance with the requirements of the Sub - RES. NO. 78- 102 division Agreement between the City of Lodi and Grupe Development Company dated July 6, 1977 and as specifically set forth in the plans and specifica- tions approved by the City Council. The developer has also installed the final asphalt concrete surfacing as set forth in the Agreement. On motion of Councilman Katzakian, Hughes second, Council adopted Resolution No. 78- 102 accepting the Subdivision Improvements and streets included in Tract Map No. 1286, English Oaks Manor, Unit No. 3. -4- 127 Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Abstain: Councilmen - Katzakian INQUIRIES BY Minutes of August 30, 1978, continued BECKMAN RANCH, Councilman Katzakian asked to abstain from UNIT NO. I discussion and voting on the following matter, ACCEPTED because of a possible conflict of interest. RES. NO. 78-101 City Manager Glaves apprised the Council that the Subdivision Improvements in Beckman Ranch, _ -- Unit No. 1 have been completed in substantial con- formance with the requirements of the Subdivision Agreement between the City of Lodi and Aladdin Real Estate, Inc. , dated September 2.7, 1977 and as specifically set forth in the plans and specifica- tions approved by the City Council. On motion of Councilman Katnich, Hughes second, Council adopted Resolution No. 78-101 accepting the Subdivision Improvements and streets included in Tract Map No. 1337, Beckman Ranch Unit No. 1 by the following vote - ote:Ayes: Aye s:Councilmen - Hughes; Katnich, McCarty and Pinkerton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Abstain: Councilmen - Katzakian INQUIRIES BY Councilman McCarty asked that the Department COUNCILMAN Head involved be invited to a future Shirtsleeve McCARTY RE Session to answer questions regarding recent POLICY policy decision concerning the elimination of traffic DECISIONS accident investigations and silent alarm calls. City Manager Glaves reminded the Council that the matter of the elimination of traffic accident investi- gations was discussed during the budget sessions, and that the Minutes of the City Council meeting ' reflect that discussion. Councilman McCarty further stated that he would still like to talk to the Chief of Police regarding people's concerns regarding silent alarms. INQUIRY RE Councilman Hughes stated that it had been brought SPECIFIC PLAN FOR to his attention that the City has a requirement for LOWER SACRAMENTO a 10 -foot sidewalk with a retaining wall in the area ROAD 7 - _ = s of Community Hospital. Councilman Hughes asked that Staff check into this requirement and report back to the City Council on its findings. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Pinkerton adjourned the meeting on motion of Councilman Katnich, Katzakian second at approximately 10:45 p, m. Attest: ALICE M. REINCCHE CITY CLERK