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CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LODI
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
JANUARY 5, 1977
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lodi was held
beginning at 8:00 p. m. , Wednesday, January 5, 1977, in the City
Hall Council Chambers.
RQLL CALL Present: Councilmen - EHRHARDT, KATNICH,
KATZAKIAN, PINKERTON
and HUGHES (Mayor)
Absent: Councilmen - None
Also Present: City Manager Glaves, Public
Works Director Ronsko, Community Development
Director Schroeder, City Attorney Mullen and City
Clerk Reimehe
INVOCATION The invocation was given by Chaplain Wayne Kildali
of Teen Challenge who is also Acting Youth Director
of the Ebenezer Congregational Church.
PLEDGE Mayor Hughes led the Pledge of Allegiance to the
flag.
MINUTES On motion of Councilman Ehrhardt, Katnich second,
Council approved the Minutes of December 8, 1976
as written and mailed,
Councilman Katnich then moved that the :Minutes of
December 10, 1976 be approved as written and
mailed. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Katzakian and carried.
Councilman Katzakian moved that the Minutes of
December 15, 1976 be approved as written and
mailed. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Pinkerton and carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
REQUEST TO
Notice thereof hav:.ng been published in accordance
REZONE AREA
with law and affidavit of publication being on file
ON WEST SIDE
in the office of the,City Clerk, Mayor Hughes
OF ACADEMY
called for the public hearing to consider the City
ST. BET WEEN
Planning Commission's recommendation for
385 FEET & 565
approval of the request of Mr. Vernon Ekstrom to
FEET SOUTH OF
rezone an area on the west side of Academy Street
KETTLEMAN
between 385 feet and 565 feet south of Kettleman
FROM R-2 TO
Lane from R-2, Single -Family Residential to R -MD,
R -MD DENIED
Medium Density Multiple Family Residential.
The matter was introduced by Community Develop-
ment Director Schroeder and a diagram of the area
was presented by Public Works Director Ronsko.
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Minutes of January 5, 1977, continued
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Works Director Ronsko then reviewed
(Contd)
the existing storm drainage and sewage situa;
REQUEST TO RE-
tion in the area and Council was apprised that
ZONE AREA ON WEST
because of existing utility problems �n the
SIDE OF ACADEMY
Academy Street - Elgin Avenue - Valley
ST. BETWEEN 385
Avenue area, the Planning Commission recom-
FEET & 565 FEET
mended that the City Council establish a mora -
SOUTH OF KETTLE-
torium on the issuance of Building Permits in
_ MAN FROM R-2 TO
that area until adequate terminal storm drain -
R -MD DENIED
age, as approved by the Public Works Director,
(Continued)
is provided.
Staff then answered questions regarding the
matter as were posed by Council.
Speaking on behalf of the proposed rezoning
was: Mr. Terry Piazza, 221 W. Pak Street,
Lodi.
The following persons spoke In opposition to
the proposed rezoning:
(a) Mr. Velton Stafford, 430 Elgin Avenue,
Lodi
(b) Mrs, Mildred Billis Lucien, 459 Elgin
Avenue, Lodi
There being no other persons in the audience
wishing to speak on the matter, the public
portion of the hearing was closed,
City Clerk Reimche presented a petition bear-
ing the signatures of 31 persons which read
as follows:
"We, the undersigned, object to the rezon-
ing of the property between Pippit's Tire
Service and 1445 Academy and bordered on the
East by Academy Street from R-2 to R -MD".
City Clerk Reimche apprised the Council that
the petition had been checked by the Community
Development Department and appears t9 meet
the requirements of Section 27-19 of the City
Code.
A lengthy Council discussion followed, Council-
man Katzakian then moved for introduction of
Ordinance 1092 to rezone an area on the west
side of Academy Street between 385 feet and
565 feet south of Kettleman Lane, from R-2,
Singla-Family Residential to R -GA, Residence
District - Garden Apartments.
The motion was seconded by Councilman
Ehrhardt and failed to pass by the following
vote as passage requires a 4/5 approv}ng vote
of the Council-
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PUBLIC HEARINGS Ayes: Councilmen - Ehrhardt, Katzakian
(Contd.) REQUEST and Hughes
REZONE AREA ON
W, SIDE ACADEMY Noes: Councilmen Katnich and Pinkerton
ST. (Contd. )
Absent: Councilmen - None
Further Council discussion followed regarding
the existing storm drainage and sewer situa-
tion in the Academy, Elgin, and Valley Street
area.
REZONE 125 N,
Notice thereof having been published in
PLEASANT FROM
accordance with law- and affidavit of publication
R -HD TO C -P
being on file in the office of the City Clerk,
Mayor Hughes called for the Public Hearing to
ORD. NO, 1092
consider the City Planning Commission's recom-
INTRODUCED
mendation for approval of the request of Mr.
Victor Goehring, Attorney at Law, to rezone
125 N. Pleasapt Avenue, Lodi (fornnerly 119 N.
Pleasant Ave. , ) from R -HD, High Density
Multiple Fani.ly esidential to C -P, Commercial -
Professional.
The matter was introduced by Community Develop-
ment Director Schroeder who presentee} a diagram
of the area for Council's scrutiny.
Speaking on behalf of the rezoning was Mr. Victor
Goehring, 1227 Edgewpod, Lodi.
There being no other persons in the audience
wishing to speak on the matter, the public portiqn
of the hearing was closed.
Following discussion, Councilman Pinkerton
moved for introductign of Ordinance No, 1094
rezoning 125 N, Pleasant Avenue, Lodi (formerly
119 N. Pleasant Avenue, Lodi) from R -HD, High
Density Multiple Family Residential to C -P,
Commercial- Professional. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Ehrhardt and carried by
unanimous vote,
COM1',4UNICATIONS
INVITATION RECD. City Clerk Reimche presented an invitation
FROM ASSEIMBLY- which had been received from Norman Waters,
TNIAN N0F,1y1AN Assemblyman_ for the Seventh District, inviting
WATERS the Council to attend the opening of his new
district office, 218 W. Pine Street, Lodi qn
January 9, 1977.
LETTERS OF The City Clerk presented a card from Eleanor
.APPRECIATION RECD, anfl-A'rt Tombe, 768 W, Turner Road, who
extended their thanks to the Council for its efforts
against P. G. &E,
A congratulatory letter was received from R. J.
Spillman, 8368 Yarmouth, Stockton on Council's
"wise decision" on composting leaves,
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Minutes of January 5, 1977, continued
COMMUNICATIONS The City Clerk presented the following
(Contd.) applications which had been received for
Alcoholic Beverage Licenses,
APPLICATIONS FOR
ABC LICENSES I) Aldee Market, Inc. - Alton P, and
Dione M, Brinlee, for new license - Off
Sale Beer and Wine, Stan's Market, 214 NT
Cherokee Lane, Lodi,
2) Jacobus J, and Maria T. Dewerk,
E & L Market, 844 S. Central, Lodi,
Person to Person transfer, Off Sale Beer
and Wine license.
APPLICAT;ON OF
A Notice of Application that on December 15,
P, T. &T, BEFOR.9
1976 Papifie Telephone filed amended
P, U. C,
Application No. 55557 - 55603 with the
BOARD OF SUPER-
California Public Utilities Commission, was
VISORS ACTION ON
presented by City Clerk Reimche, #n filing
PROPOSED MICKE
this Application, Pacific Telephone seeks to
GROVE GOLFCOURSE
modify the rates it is charging customers for
COM KEY 718 and 1434 System services,
LIVINGSTON
A letter and copy of a resolution received
RESOLUTION RE
from the City of Livingston re "Resolution
lj,LEGAL ALIENS
Regarding Illegal Aliens" and asking for
assistance in their quest for solutions was
presented for Council's scrutiny,
W. 1, D. CONCERNED
City Manager Glaves apprised the Council
ABOUT TRASH
that correspondence has been received from
PROBLEM
the Woodbridge Irrigation District stating
that with increased urban development the
removal and disposal of trash in District
canals is increasing and asking that consid-
eration be given by the City for cooperation
on this trash problem. Staff was directed to
meet with Woodbridge Irrigation District
representatives regarding this matter,
COMMUNITY
The City Manager presented a letter which
HOSPITAL
had been received from the Governing Board
INTERESTED IN
of the Lodi Community Hospital stating that
COMPLETION OF
it is vitally interested in the completion of
VINE STREET
Vine Street from Lower Sacramento Road to
Mills Avenue, and urging Council considera-
tion of completing the bridge over the irriga-
tion canal so property owners can prpgress
toward the completion of Vine Street,
CHAMBER URGES
Council received a letter from Mr, Albert
SUPPORT IN
Van Veldhuizen, President, Lodi District
SOLICITING COUNTY
Chamber of Commerce urging Council's
BOARD OF SUPER-
support of the Chamber's position of request -
VISORS ACTION ON
ing the County Board of Supervisors to take
PROPOSED MICKE
immediate action rega;ding the proposed
GROVE GOLFCOURSE
Micke Grove Golf course,
Mr, Frank Wolfe, •Manager, Lodi District
Chamber of Commercef addressed the Council
on the matter.
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Minutes of January 5, 1977, cgntinued
ACTION .ON MICKE It was pointed out that there are presently
GROVE GQ14F no viable prospects under consideration for
COURSE (Continued) this project,
Following discussion on the matter, on
motion of Councilman Ehrhardt, Katnich
second, Council direpted Staff to prepare
a letter urging the San Joaquin County Board
of Supervisors to make a positive effort to
solicit new prospects interested In the
construction and operatign of the proposed
lylicke Grove Golf course,
ACTIOIJ DI~FZ~RR1rD
Mayor Hughes advised the Council that he was
ON REQUEST FOR
in rpceipt of a letter from Edith Diamond,
COUNCIL, SUPPORT
President, Senior Citizeps Coordinating
OF COUNTYWIDE
Council of San Joaquin County which organtza-
SENIOR CITIZENS
Cion is sponsoring a countywide Senior Citiuens
DISCOUNT PROGRAM
Discount Program, The letter asks for Council
endorsement of this program, With Council's
concurrence, this matter was deferred to the
next Council rpeeting,
CITIZENS URGED TO Following introduction of the matter by Mayor
CONSERVE WATER Hughes, and ra®ponding to criticism that has
been received, City Manager Glaves outlined
irrigation} schedules 4nd procedures that have
been followed the last three months for City
parks and facilities,
Discussion foliowpd regarding water conserv�T
tion with Mayor Hughes urging everyone to take
all steps necessary to conserve water.
RECESS The Mayor declared a five-minute recess, and
the Council reconvened at 10:15 p, m,
CONSENT CALENDAR In accordance with the report and recommenda,
tion of the City Manager, the following actions
hereby set forth between asterisks, on motion
of Councilman Ehrhardt, Katzakian second, were
approved by Council.
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CLAIMS Claims were approved in the amount of $1,580,151, 19.
SPECS FOR PAD SPECIFIC ATIQNS FOR TWELVE PAI) -MOUNTED
MOUNTED TRANS, DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS WERl APPROVED
FORMERS APPRVD1 AND THE PURCHASING AGENT WAS AUTHORIZED
TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS THEREONI
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AWARD -ASPHALT
IN4ATERIAL FOR
SECOND HALF OF
F.Y. 1976-77
RES, NO. 4305
Minutes of January 5, 1977, continued
City Manager Glaves presented the bids which had
been received for asphalt material for the second
half of fiscal year 1976-77 as follows:
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Minutes of January 5, 1977, continued
AWARD -ASPHALT RESOLUTION NO, 4305
MATERIAL FOR
SECOND HALF OF RESOLUTION AWARDING THE CONTRACT
1976-77 F. Y.RES, 4305 FOR ASPHALT MATERIAL FOR THE SECOND
(Continued) HALF OF FISCAL YEAR 1976-77 TO
CLAUDE C. WOOD COMPANY, THE LOW
BIDDER.
ACTION DEFERRED ON With Council's concurrence, action was deferred
AGENDA ITEM "d" on Agenda item "d" - "1977 Liability Insurance".
City Manager Claves presented for Council
LODI AVENUE approval Agreement covering the acquisition of
ACQUISITION APPRVD. property at 1200 West Lodi Avenue,
Councilman Katnich moved that Council approve
the Agreement between William M. Stemler and
Blanche Stemler and the City of Lodi as presented
by Staff and authorize the City Manager to execute
the Agreement on behalf of the City. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Ehrhardt and carried
by unanimous vote.
The City Manager presented bids which had been
City Manager Glaves recommende4 that the
award be made to M & M Electric, the low bidder,
in the amount of $5, 987. 00.
On motion of Councilman Katnich, Ehrhardt
second, Council. adopted Resolution No. 4306
awarding the contract for the Virginia Avenue
Street Light District to M & M Electric, •the
low bidder, in the amount of $5, 987. 00.
WINDSOR DRIVE/ Windsor Drive/Crescent 46venue Traffic Study
CRESCENT AVENUE was presented for Council's perusal. The report
TRAFFIC STUDY was highlighted by Public Works Director Ronsko
who stated that the Engineering Division recom-
mends that no action be taken at this time on the
request for traffic controls at Crescent Avenue and
Windsor Drive since there appears to be no special
problem. Mr. Ronsko further advised that the City
is in the process of engaging a traffic consultant
under an office of Traffic Safety Grant and one of
the tasks to be perfgrmed under that grant will be
the investigation of minor intersections with sight
distance problems. If that study indicates that
some action should be taken at intersections of this
nature, a new recommendation will be made at that
received for the Virginia Avenue Street Light
AWARD - CONTRACT
District as follgws;
FOR VIRGINIA AVENUE
STREET LIGHT DISTRICT
BIDDER
AMOUNT
RES. NO. 4306
M & M Electric
$5,987.00
Graffigna Electric
$7,200.00
Wager's Electric
$7, 360.00
Smith Electric
$7,570,00
City Manager Glaves recommende4 that the
award be made to M & M Electric, the low bidder,
in the amount of $5, 987. 00.
On motion of Councilman Katnich, Ehrhardt
second, Council. adopted Resolution No. 4306
awarding the contract for the Virginia Avenue
Street Light District to M & M Electric, •the
low bidder, in the amount of $5, 987. 00.
WINDSOR DRIVE/ Windsor Drive/Crescent 46venue Traffic Study
CRESCENT AVENUE was presented for Council's perusal. The report
TRAFFIC STUDY was highlighted by Public Works Director Ronsko
who stated that the Engineering Division recom-
mends that no action be taken at this time on the
request for traffic controls at Crescent Avenue and
Windsor Drive since there appears to be no special
problem. Mr. Ronsko further advised that the City
is in the process of engaging a traffic consultant
under an office of Traffic Safety Grant and one of
the tasks to be perfgrmed under that grant will be
the investigation of minor intersections with sight
distance problems. If that study indicates that
some action should be taken at intersections of this
nature, a new recommendation will be made at that
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Minutes of January 5, 1977, continued
WINDSOR/CRESCENT Mr. Dan Vitale, 934 S. Crescent, Lodi
TRAFFIC STUDY addressed the Council on the matter stating
(Continued) that several residences in the area have been
damaged by motor vehicles and expressed his
concern for the safety of children living in the
area. Mr. Vitale stated that he felt the in-
stallation of "Yield" signs would be the answer.
Following discussion, Councilman Ehrhardt
moved that Council adopt Resolution No. 4307
establishing a school crossing across Lodi
Avenue on the east side of Virginia Avenue. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Katzakian
and carried.
CENTURY BOULEVARD The City Council was advised that Century
ESTABLISHED AS
No action was taken on the matter following a
THROUGH STREET
lengthy discussion by Council with questions
S.P. TO HUTCHINS a
being directed to Staff and Mr. Vitale.
SCHOOL CROSSWALK
City Manager Glaves apprised the Council that
ESTABLISHED LODI
there is presently an existing school crossing
AVENUE & VIRGINIA
across Lodi Avenue on the West side of
AVENUE
Kensington Way, The grade school boundaries
are now the center of Lodi Avenue; therefore,
RES. NO. 4307
this school crossing is no longer used by
students in grade school; however, since this
crossing is within 600 feet of the high school,
it is recommended that it remain a school
crosswalk. The City Manager then proposed
that a crossing be established at Virginia
Avenue which would serve those high school
students residing south of Lodi Avenue and east
of Kensington Way who use the pedestrian gate
on Lodi Avenue as an entrance to the school
grounds.
Following discussion, Councilman Ehrhardt
moved that Council adopt Resolution No. 4307
establishing a school crossing across Lodi
Avenue on the east side of Virginia Avenue. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Katzakian
and carried.
CENTURY BOULEVARD The City Council was advised that Century
ESTABLISHED AS
Boulevard has been constructed as an arterial
THROUGH STREET
street between Ham Lane and the Southern
S.P. TO HUTCHINS a
Pacific Railroad tracks and drivers are assuming
HUTCHINS TO HAM
they have the right of way when traveling on
Century Boulevard. A proposed ordinance was
ORD. NO. 1093 INTRO.
presented which would provide for stop signs on
Dartmoor Circle, Scarborough Drive, Aspen
Grove Drive and Church Street,
Councilman Pinkerton then moved for intro-
duction= of Ordinance No. 1093 establishing
Century Boulevard as a through street between
Ham Lane and Hutchins Street and between
Hutchins Street and the Southern Pacific Railroad.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Ehrhardt
and carried by unanimous vote.
TEMPORARY PARK
Councilman Katzakian stated that the area from the
PROPOSED FOR
Southern Pacific Railroad to Church Street in the
CENTURY BLVD/S.P./
vicinity of Century Boulevard is quite a large area
CHURCH ST. AREA
and that he would like to see the City or some
private organization do something about creating
some type of temporary park there - nothing
elaborate, a lawn area with some type of rninor
sprinkler system in order to create an area for
children to play in. Councilman Katzakian stated
that he has discussed this with organizations and
knows they are interested in such a project and
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Minutes of January 5, 1977, continued
TEMPORARY PARK
PROPOSED(Contd,) further stated he felt that such a project would
take a community effort to bring it to a reality.
AMENDING COLLECTION Following introduction of the matter by City
RATES FOR GARBAGE Manager Glaves, Councilman Katnich moved
SERVICE
for adoption of Ordinance No, 1094, an
Urgency Measure, entitled "An Ordinance
ORD. NO. 1094 INTRO.
Amending Section 11-3 of the City Code of the
City of Lodi entitled 'Collection Rates for
Garbage Services' ". The motion was seconded
by Councilman Ehrhardt and carried by unani-
mous vote.
ORDINANCES
Ordinance No. 1091 entitled "Amendment to
Chapter 27 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Lodi
F -P AMENDED TO
Municipal Code Amending Section 27-12C
CONFORM WITH
Regulating the Use of the Mokelumne River
ADOPTED OPEN SPACE
Floodplain", having been introduced at a regular
CONSERVATION
meeting of the Council held December 15, 1976
ELEMENT OF GENERAL
was brought up for passage on motion of Council -
PLAN
man Ehrhardt, Katzakian second, Second reading
was omitted after reading by title, and the ordi-
ORD. NO. 1091
nance was then passed, adopted and ordered to
ADOPTED
print by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen - Ehrhardt, Katnich,
Katzakian, Pinkerton
and Hughes
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - None
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before
the Council, the meeting was adjourned by
Mayor Hughes at approximately 11:02 p.m.
on motion of Councilman Katnich, Katzakian
second.
Attest: ALICE M. REIMCHE
City Clerk
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