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CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LODI
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
NOVEMBER 15, 1978
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lodi was held
beginning at 8:00 p.m. , Wednesday, November 15, 1978 in the City
Hall Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen - Hughes, McCarty and
Pinkerton (Mayor)
Absent: Councilmen - Katnich and Katzakian
Also
Present: City Manager Glaves, Assistant City
Manager Glenn, Community Develop-
ment Director Schroeder, Public
Works Director Ronsko, City Attor-
ney Mullen and City Clerk Reimche.
INVOCATION The invocation was given by Reverend Eric
Coulon, First Baptist Church.
PLEDGE Mayor Pinkerton led the Pledge of Allegiance to
the flag.
MINUTES Mayor Pinkerton asked to abstain from voting
on the approval of the Minutes of November 1,
1978 as he was not present at this meeting and
could not express his approval as to the accuracy
of the Minutes.
On motion of Councilman McCarty, Hughes
second, the Minutes of November 1, 1978 were
approved as written and mailed by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen - Hughes and
McCarty
Noes: Councilmen - None
Abstain: Councilmen - Pinkerton
Absent: Councilmen - Katnich and
Katzakian
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Notice thereof having been published in accor-
WALNUT ST. FROM
dance with law and affidavit of publication being
CHEROKEE LANE
on file in the office of the City Clerk, Mayor
TO ITS EASTERN
Pinkerton called for the public hearing regarding
EXTREMITY
the proposed abandonment of Walnut Street from
ABANDONED
Cherokee Lane to Walnut Street's eastern
extremity.
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Minutes of November 15, 1978, continued 18 C
PUBLIC HEARINGS The matter was introduced by Community Develop-
ment Director Schroeder who presented a diagram
WALNUT STREET of the subject area for Council's perusal. Mr.
(Continued) Schroeder advised the Council that the Planning
Commission in action taken at its November 13,
1978 meeting determined that no public need existed
and recommended that the City Council approve the
request of Mr. Henry Hansen to abandon East Walnut
Street from Cherokee Lane to its eastern extremity
with the condition that Public Utility Easements be
provided as required by the Public Works Director.
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 on the matter, Council,
on motion of Councilman Hughes, McCarty second,
did determine that said portion of East Walnut Street
from Cherokee Lane to its eastern extremity in the
City of Lodi, County of San Joaquin, was unnecessary
for present or prospective public street purposes,
and thereby ordered it abandoned and vacated with the
condition that Public Utility Easements be provided
as required by the Public Works Director.
COMMUNICATIONS
N. CLUFF ROAD City Clerk Reimche apprised the Council that a letter
RECOMMENDATION had been received appealing the decision of the
PREZONING OF Planning Commission regarding the North Cluff Road
SANITARY CITY recommendation prezoning of Sanitary City addition.
ADDITION r The letter is signed by Homer C. Beldt, Casa de
Lodi; Ed Rolita, Yanke Investment Co., and Durant
Moseley, President, Golden State Mobile Home
Owners League.
APPEAL RECD RE The City Clerk presented an appeal which had been
PLANNING
received from Ms. Ann Cerney, Attorney for the
COMMISSION'S
appellants appealing the Planning Commission's
DECISION ON
decision of October 20, 1978 on the Cochran Road
COCHRAN ROAD 1
Project for construction of a 16 unit apartment.
DECISION
On motion of Mayor Pinkerton, Hughes second, the
matter was set for Public Hearing on December 6,
1978 at 8:00 p. m.
RECOMMENDATION The City Clerk presented a letter which had. been
RECD RE USE OF received from Mrs. Martha M. Yule enclosing a
STREET IMPROVE- copy of a recent newspaper article regarding avail-
MENT FUNDS ability of City of Lodi Street Improvement Funds and
suggesting that a portion of these funds be used to
improve Mills Avenue, South of Yosemite and North of
Elm Street.
REQUEST TO Mrs. Reimche presented a letter which had been
DECLARE PORTION received from William Graffigna, Jr. and Sr.,
OF MSC PROPERTY requesting that the parcel on the We st side of
SURPLUS Flame Liquors #2 be declared surplus property and
stating that they desire to purchase the property at a
reasonable market price. Messrs. Graffigna state
they would appreciate the Council giving the matter
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Minutes of November 15, 1978, continued
COMMUNICATIONS its immediate consideration and submitting an
MSC PROPERTY appraisal of the value. Council discussion followed
(Continued) with the City Manager apprising the Council that the
future use of the subject property is presently under
review and a report will be made to the Council
shortly on the subject.
PUBLIC HEARING The City Clerk announced that a Public Hearing before
BEFORE LAFCO ON the Local Agency Formation Commission regarding
SANITARY CITY the Sanitary City Reorganization (LAFC 19-78),
REORGANIZATION including Annexation No. 78-3 to the City of Lodi and
Detachment of Affected Territory from Mokelumne
Rural County Fire Protection District and Woodbridge
Rural County Fire Protection District will be held
November 17, 1978.
COUNCIL RECEIVES
City Clerk Reimche distributed for Council's study
C-2 STORM WATER
and review copies of the C-2 Storm Water Drainage
DRAINAGE BASIN
Basin Project Final Environmental Impact Report.
PROJECT EIR
LETTERS RECD The City Clerk presented copies of letters received
OPPOSING PUC from the Salem United Methodist Church, 345 E.
PROPOSED CLOSING Elm Street, Lodi and Norman E. Sauer, 334 Eden
OF CROSSINGS , ' Street, Lodi opposing the proposed closing of rail-
road crossings at Walnut, Oak, and Locust Streets
by the Public Utilities Commission.
S. J. CO. LANDFILL City Clerk Reimche presented a letter which had -
DISPOSAL FEE been received from C. E. Dixon, County Adminis-
SCHEDULE AMENDED trator, San Joaquin County outlining an amended
Landfill Disposal fee schedule, which schedule
minimizes the inequities contained in existing fee
schedules and which no longer differentiates be-
tween commercial and non-commercial haulers
(with the exception of franchised collectors), s
Following Council discussion, it was determined
that a "rose" should be sent to Supervisor George
Barber to applaud the San Joaquin County Board of
Supervisors for their action in proposing this amended,
more equitable fee schedule.
REPORTS OF THE
CITY MANAGER
CONSENT CALENDAR In accordance with the report and recommendation of
the City Manager, the following actions hereby set
forth between asterisks, on motion of Councilman
Hughes, McCarty second, were approved by Council.
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C LAIMS CLAIMS WERE APPROVED IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,293,467.47.
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Minutes of November 15, 1978, continued 191
ACCEPTANCE OF
Council was apprised that the subdivision improve -
HOMESTEAD
ments and streets included in Homestead Manor,
MANOR, UNIT #2
Unit No. 2 have been completed in substantial con-
SOUTH CHURCH ST. ,
formance with the requirements of the Subdivision
RES. NO. 78-155
Agreement between the City of Lodi and Hawaii
-
and San Francisco Investment Company and as speci-
SPECS APPRVD. FOR
fically set forth in the plans and specifications
STREET DEPARTMENT
approved by the City Council. Council adopted the
FOREMAN PICKUP -
following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 78-155
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE SUBDIVISION IM-
PROVEMENTS AND STREETS INCLUDED IN
HOMESTEAD MANOR, UNIT NO. 2.
ACCEPTANCE OF
Council was informed that the development improve -
1711 AND 1721 S.
ments in the development located at 1711 and 1721
STOCKTON STREET
South Stockton Street have been completed in sub-
SOUTH CHURCH ST. ,
stantial conformance with the requirements of the
RES. 1V0. 78- 156
Development Agreement between the City of Lodi and
Ronald B. Thomas, et al, and as specifically set
SPECS APPRVD. FOR
forth in the plans and specifications approved by the
STREET DEPARTMENT
City Council.- Council adopted the following.
FOREMAN PICKUP -
Re s olution:
RESOLUTION NO. 78-156
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DEVELOPMENT
IMPROVEMENTS AND STREET INCLUDED IN
THE DEVELOPMENT AT 1711 AND 1721 S.
STOCKTON STREET.
APPROVAL OF.
The City Council was advised that the developer of
DEVELOPMENT AT
the development on South Church Street has furnished
1845, 1901 AND 1903
the City with the development improvement plans as
SOUTH CHURCH ST. ,
well as the necessary agreements, bonds and devel-
opment fees for his proposed development consisting
of three lots located at 1845, 1901, and 1903 South
SPECS APPRVD. FOR
Church Street and zoned R -MD.
THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVED THE IMPROVEMENT
PLANS AND THRIMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 1845, 1901, AND 1903
SOUTH CHURCH STREET AND DIRECTED THE CITY
MANAGER TO SIGN THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
PLANS & SPECS FOR COUNCIL APPROVED THE PLANS- AND SPECIFICA-
LOCUST ST. CURB/
TIONS FOR "LOCUST STREET STREET IMPROVE-
GUTTER/SIDEWALK _
IVIENTS, PLEASANT AVENUE - CHURCH STREET,
& STORM DRAIN
PLEASANT AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS,
J
LOCUST STREET - LOCKEFORD STREET" AND
AUTHORIZED THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR
BIDS THEREON.
SPECS APPRVD. FOR
COUNCIL APPROVED THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR ONE
STREET DEPARTMENT
1979 CONVENTIONAL PICKUP TRUCK FOR THE
FOREMAN PICKUP -
PUBLIC WORKS STREET DEPARTMENT AND AUTHOR-
IZED THE PURCHASING AGENT TO ADVERTISE FOR
BIDS THEREON.
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192 Minutes of November 15, 1978, continued
LODI PUBLIC LIBRARY City Manager Glaves presented the following bids
which had been received for the contract for "Library
AWARD - TECHNICAL Technical Furniture":
FURNITURE
BIDDER AMOUNT
RES. NO. 78-157
M. Newfield & Son $55,735.50
Library Bureau $63, 128.20
The Buckstaff Co. $65,250.22
Library Bureau $75,804.65
Healey and Popovich $77,444.00 _
On recommendation of the City Manager, Council
adopted the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 78-157
RESOLUTION AWARDING THE BID FOR "LIBRARY
TECHNICAL FURNITURE" TO THE BUCKSTAFF
COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,250.22.
AWARD - OFFICE The following bids which had been received for "Office
FURNITURE Furniture - Lodi Public Library" were presented for
Council's perusal. On recommendation of City Manager
RES. NO. 78-158 Glaves, Council adopted the following resolution:
BIDDER AMOUNT
Office Industrial
Furnishers $6,565. 16
M. Newfield & Sons $7,257.00
Healey and Popovich $7,491.00
Holsinger, Inc. $8,223.35
RESOLUTION NO. 78-158
RESOLUTION AWARDING THE BID FOR "OFFICE
FURNITURE - LODI PUBLIC LIBRARY" TO OFFICE
INDUSTRIAL FURNISHERS, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$6,565.16.
AWARD - CONFERENCE,
LOUNGE, AND CASUAL The City Manager presented the following bids which
FURNITURE had been received for "Conference, Lounge and
Casual Furniture" for the Lodi Public Library:
RES. NO. 79-159
BIDDER AMOUNT
The Buckstaff Company $17, 912.06
-Healey and Popovich $21, 083. 09
On recommendation of the City Manager, Council
adopted the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 78-159
RESOLUTION AWARDING THE BID FOR "CONFERENCE,
LOUNGE AND CASUAL FURNITURE" FOR THE LODI
LIBRARY TO THE BUCKSTAFF COMPANY IN THE
AMOUNT OF $17, 912. 06.
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Minutes of November 15, 1978, continued 19?
AGENDA ITEM With the tacit concurrence of the City Council,
REMOVED FROM Agenda item "h" - "Award - Instrumentation
AGENDA Contract - White Slough" was removed from the
Agenda.
AWARD - INTER- City :Manager Glaves apprised the Council that
MEDIATE SEDAN only one bid had been received for an Intermediate
FOR PUBLIC WORKS Automobile for the Engineering Division of Public
Works; namely, Geweke Ford in the amount of
RES. NO. 78- 160 $5,041. 14.
Following recommendation of City Manager Claves,
Council adopted the following resolution
RESOLUTION NO. 78-160
RESOLUTION AWARDING THE BID FOR AN
INTERMEDIATE SEDAN FOR THE ENGINEERING
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS TO GEWEKE FORD
IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,041. 14 WHICH INCLUDES
TRADE-IN AND SALES TAX.
AWARD - 3/4 TON
City Manager Glaves advised the Council that the
TRUCK FOR WATER/
following bids had been received for a 3/4 ton
SEWER DIVISION OF
truck for the Water/Sewer Division of Public Works:
PUBLIC WORKS
the Agricultural Extension Service for San Joaquin
DEPT.
BIDDER AMOUNT
RES. NO. 78-161,
Geweke Ford $9, 135.81
Sanborn Chevrolet $9, 317.38
Following recommendation of the City Manager,
Council adopted the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 78- 16 1
RESOLUTION AWARDING THE CONTRACT FORA
3/4 TON TRUCK FOR THE WATER/SEWER
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO
GEWEKE FORD, THE LOW BIDDER IN THE AMOUNT
OF $9, 135.81.
EXTENSION OF
Council was informed by City Manager Glaves that in
PERMIT FOR
October 1977, the City Council approved the request
COMMUNITY -
of Mark Stebbins, Community Garden Coordinator of
GARDEN
the Agricultural Extension Service for San Joaquin
APPRVD.
County to use the future fire station site on East Lodi
Avenue as a Community Garden under the supervision
of the Extension Service.
The approval also included rental of fencing for the site
at $360 per year and the City providing the water service.
Mr. Stebbins reports that the Community Garden project
has been successful this past year and requests approval
of the same conditions for another year.
COUNCIL APPROVED EXTENSION OF THE PERMIT
FOR THE COMMUNITY GARDEN, WHICH APPROVAL
INCLUDES RENTAL OF FENCING FOR THE SITE AT
$360. 00 PER YEAR AND THE CITY PROVIDING THE
WATER SERVICE.
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194 iouciuces oc vovemoer i,, iyj to, continued
ACCEPTANCE OF COUNCIL ACCEPTED THE "DEMOLITION - OLD
"DEMOLITION -OLD SEWER PLANT, 1331 S. HAM LANE", AND
SEWER PLANT" DIRECTED THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO FILE
^ A NOTICE OF COMPLETION THEREON.
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HOLLY DRIVE ST. Council was advised that only one bid had been received
LIGHT DISTRICT BID for the contract for the Holly Drive Street Lighting
REJECTED -PROJECT District from Graffigna Electric in the amount of
ABANDONED $4, 180. This amount added to $548 in City costs ex-
ceeds the Engineer's estimate for the p-roject by 291/6.
At the November 1, 1978 City Council meeting, the
City Clerk was directed to send notices to the property
owners in the subject district apprising them of the bid
received and of the increase over the estimated cost.
The City Clerk presented a petition which had been re-
ceived signed by property owners of more than 60 per-
cent of the front footage in the district indicating their
desire to abandon the project. Mrs. Olga Fey, 1710
Holly Drive, Lodi and circulator of the petition
addressed the Council stating that a meeting of the
property owners had been held and it was agreed to re-
quest the Council to abandon the project; to attempt at
a future date to expand the boundaries of the district;
and if that is not successful, to again initiate proceed-
ings for the district with its present boundaries - Holly
Drive between Loma and Howard Street.
Council discussion followed with questions being directed
to Mrs. Fey, and to Staff. On motion of Councilman
Hughes, McCarty second, Council rejected the bid re-
ceived from Graffigna Electric in the amount of
$4, 180. 00 and approved the request of the property
owners to abandon the project.
INDUSTRIAL WAY &
Following introduction of the matter by City Manager
BECKMAN ROAD .
Glaves, Attorney Timothy J. Hachman of Blewett,
ASSESSMENT
Garretson and Hachman, f41 E. Acacia Street, Lodi
DISTRICT NO. 1
addressed the Council that he had previously met with
property developers and their engineer, representatives
RES. NOS. 78-162
of the City of Lodi and of Wulff, Hansen and Company of
THRU 78- 168 1214TCL.
San Francisco, California, who have offered to purchase
the assessment bonds proposed to be issued for the pro-
posed Industrial Way and Beckman Road Assessment
District No. 1. Mr. Hachman advised that the real
property proposed to be included within the assessment
district consists of three contiguous parcels, one of which
is covered by a parcel map containing two parcels, and
the remaining two parcels are covered by subdivision maps,
containing eleven and twelve lots, respectively, for an
overall total of 25 individual parcels upon the completion
and recording of the parcel map and subdivision maps.
Diagrams of the subject property were presented to
Council for their perusal.
The improvements to be installed include a street system,
consisting of asphalt concrete streets, curb, gutter and
sidewalk, storm drain system, sanitary sewer system,
domestic water system, including fire hydrants, and
miscellaneous utility, all of which improvements will be
dedicated to the City of Lodi or the appropriate public
utility company upon completion of the project, with the
dedication accomplished by the recording of subdivision
and parcel maps or other appropriate means.
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iviinutes of ivovemoer 1:3, ty(u, continued 195
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT The bonds are to be issued pursuant to the
(Continued) provisions of the State Streets and Highways Code,
the Municipal Street Improvement Act of 1913 and
the Improvement Act of 1911, which bonds are to
be issued to represent the cost of the improvements
and acquisitions to be made in the City of Lodi.
Wulff, Hansen and Company agree to pay Ninety-
five percent (95%) of the total par value of the bonds
to be issued in said proceedings, plus accrued
interest from dated date. The bid is made to the
City on the basis that said bonds shall mature in
twenty (20) equal annual installments; that they shall
bear interest at the rate of seven and seven tenths
percent (7.7 j'o) per annum; that they shall be payable
to bearer, that upon redemption the property owner
must pay five percent (5%) of the then unmatured
principal as premium; and that they will be dated and
delivered to Wulff, Hansen and Company no later than
January 31, 1979, and that the total principal amount
of said issue shall not exceed $725, 000. Council was
further advised that the San Joaquin County Tax
Collector has agreed to act as the collection agency
for this assessment district.
Council discussion followed with questions being
directed to Mr. Hachman, the City Attorney and Staff.
On motion of Councilman Hughes, Pinkerton second,
Council took the following actions pertaining to the
Industrial Way and Beckman Road Assessment
District No. I by the vote designated below:
Ayes: Councilmen - Hughes, McCarty and
Pinkerton
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - Katnich and Katzakian
a) Approved the plans and specifications for
Industrial Way and Beckman Road Assessment
District No. I
b) Resolution No. 78-162 - Resolution Determining
to Undertake Proceedings
c) Resolution No. 78-163 - Resolution Appointing
Engineer and Attorneys (Bond Counsel)
d) Resolution No. 78-164 - Resolution Describing
Proposed Boundaries
e) Resolution No. 78- 165 - Resolution of Intention
to Acquire and/or Construct Improvements.
f) Resolution No. 78- 166 - Resolution of Prelimi-
nary Approval of Engineer's Report
g) Resolution No. 78- 167 - Resolution calling for
Sealed Proposals or Bids
h) Resolution No. 78- 168 - Resolution appointing
Time and Place of Hearing Protests - (Set for
December 20, 1978 at 8:00 p.m.)
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1 9� Minutes of November 15, 1978, continued
PUBLIC HEARING SET
Following introduction of the matter by City Manager
TO CONSIDER DECLARA-
Glaves, with comments from Mr. Constantine I.
TION OF IMPACTION BY
Baranoff, Administrative Director of Facilities and
LODI UNIFIED SCHOOL
Planning, Lodi Unified School District, Council on motion
DISTRICT
of Councilman McCarty, Hughes second, set a Public
Hearing to consider the Declaration of Impaction by the
Lodi Unified School District for 8:00 p.m. , December 20,
1978.
COMPLIANCE AUDIT
City Manager Glaves apprised the Council that the
OF REVENUE SHARING
Congressional Act pertaining to Revenue Sharing Laws
FUNDS APPROVED
states that each unit of local government "shall have an
independent audit of its financial statements conducted
'
for the purpose of determining compliance with this
title". Mr. Glaves apprised the Council of the areas
covered by a Compliance Audit and stated that the matter
has been discussed with the City's Auditors, Ernst and
Ernst and it has been determined that the Compliance
Audit can be conducted in conjunction with the annual audit,
which is underway, for a cost in the range of $1500 to
$1700.00.
Following discussion with questions being directed to Mr.
Glaves and Mr. Glenn, Council, on motion of Council-
man McCarty, Hughes second, approved a Compliance
Audit of Revenue Sharing Funds by Ernst and Ernst at a
cost not to exceed $1700. 00.
INQUIRY AS TO AUDIT Following an inquiry by Councilman McCarty, a brief
OF CETA FUNDS discussion was held regarding the auditing of C.E. T. A.
funds. Questions regarding the subject were posed to
the City Manager.
COUNCIL RESCINDS Following an explanation by City Manager Glaves that
RES. NO. 3625 with the adoption of Ordinance No. 1142, which requires
COVERING FIRE the installation of off-site public improvements with
HYDRANT POLICY building construction and general development, the City
has no further need for Resolution No. 3625 which set
RES. NO. 78-169 forth a policy for Fire Hydrants within the City. Council,
on motion of Mayor Pinkerton, Hughes second, adopted
Resolution No. 78- 169 rescinding Resolution No. 3625.
REVISED SB 325 CLAIMS Council was advised that the 1975-76 Claims for Trans -
FOR 1975-76 AND p6rtation Development Act Funds has been revised by the
1976-77 APPROVED elimination of the Transit System Operation that was pro-
posed in the original 1975-76 Claim in the amount of
RES. NO. 78- 170 $147,000.
The 1977-78 Claim has been revised to include the Dial-
a=Ride Demonstration System for the City of Lodi. These
changes are administrative in nature to reflect projects
the City of Lodi will expend Transportation Development
funds on.
On motion of Councilman McCarty, Hughes second,
Council adopted Resolution No. 78- 170 approving revised
SB 325 Claim for 1975-76 and 1976-77 and authorized
the City Manager to execute the documents on behalf of
the City.
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Minutes of November 15, 1978, continued 197
SANGUINETTI PARK, City Manager Glaves apprised the Council that the
UNIT 41 APPRVD, developer of Sanguinetti Park, Unit No. 1 has
furnished the City with the final map and the subdi-
vision improvement plans as well as the necessary
agreements, bonds and development fees for their
proposed subdivision. This subdivision is located
between Church Street and Sacramento Street along
the south side of Turner Road and will consist of
six individual commercial lots within a common
area, and is zoned P -D(17).
A diagram of the subdivision was presented for
Council's scrutiny and Staff responded to questions
regarding the matter as were posed by the Council.
On motion of Councilman McCarty, Hughes second,
Council approved the ii -11 Map, the improvement
plans, and the improvement security fu- Sanguinetti
Park, Unit No. 1, and directed the City Manage= and
City Clerk to execute the documents on behalf of the
City.
STANDARDIZATION Council was informed by the City Manager that
OF EQUIPMENT AND pursuant to Section Z-58, "Exemptions From
FACILITIES Centralized Purchasing of the City Code", the
Public Works Department requests approval of the
City Council to standardize the following equipment
' as listed by category with recommended manufac-
turers and approximate cost per item shown:
It is the Commission staff proposal to close crossings
at Walnut Street (Crossing D-103.2), Oak Street
(Crossing D-103.25) and Locust Street (Crossing
D- 103. 5).
APPROXIMATE
CATEGORY
MANUFACTURER COST
Water Meters
Rockwell $40 - $1700
Fire Hydrants
Rich or Long Beach $250 - $300
Storm drain propeller
pumps
Byron Jackson $5,000 - $8,000
Motors for propeller
pumps
General Electric or >
U. S. Motors $500 - $2,000
Traffic Activated
Controllers
Multisonics $5,000 - $6,000
Fixed Timed Controllers
Econolite $1, 000
On motion of Councilman Hughes, McCarty second,
Council approved standardization of equipment and
facilities as heretofore set forth.
PUC RECOMMENDA-
TION REGARDING
CROSSING CLOSINGS
Agenda item "u" - "PUC recommendation regarding
crossing closings" was introduced by City Manager
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Glaves. Public Works Director Ronsko then outlined
briefly a report provided by the Public Utilities
Commission entitled "Report on Investigation of Eight
Railroad Crossings in the City of Lodi Over the Tracks
of the Southern Pacific Transportation Company",
which the Commission staff has prepared for presenta-
tion into evidence at hearings in Order Instituting
Investigation No. 2, the Commission investigation into
the status, safety, etc. of eight grade crossings of
Southern Pacific Transportation Company's tracks in
the City of Lodi.
It is the Commission staff proposal to close crossings
at Walnut Street (Crossing D-103.2), Oak Street
(Crossing D-103.25) and Locust Street (Crossing
D- 103. 5).
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Minutes of November 15, 1978, continued
CROSSING CLOSINGS A letter dated October 18, 1978 from James K.
(Continued) Gibson, Director, Transportation Division,
Public Utilities Commission stated that "if the
City of Lodi is not presently willing to agree
to closure of the three crossings, and the City
believes there are issues which should be further
discussed, the Commission staff will be happy to
meet with representatives of the City for this purpose".
A lengthy discussion followed with Mayor Pinkerton
reaffirming the City Council's prior position of
opposition to the closing of these three crossings
and expressing his objections to decisions of this
type being made by an appointed body rather than
elected officials. Questions concerning the report
were directed to Staff and to the City Attorney. No
formal action was taken by the Council on the matter.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the
Council, Mayor Pinkerton adjourned the meeting at
approximately 9:15 p.m. on motion of Councilman
McCarty, Hughes second.
Atte st:
ALICE M.
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REIMCHE
CITY CLERK