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CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LODI
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AUGUST 17, 1977
.1 regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lodi was
he.". ':egi.-nning at 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 17, 1977 in
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REQUEST TO City Clerk Reimche apprised the Council that
REZONE PROPERTY a request had been received from Ails. Shirley
IRIS DRIVL CONTD. Lucchesi asking that the matter be continued
(Continued) to the regular City Council meating of
September 7, 1977.
Mr. ,Toe Bacarro, 838 Cortez Way, Lodi
addressed the Council asking that notices
advising of the continuance of this matter be
mailed to property owners in the immediate
area.
There were no other persons in the audience
wishing to speak on the matter, and on motion
of Councilman Katzakian, Ehrhardt second, the
public hearing was continued to the regular
Couzicil meetir g of September 7, 1977 at 8:00
P. m. , with the City Clerk being directed to
send notices of the continuance to all property
owners within a radius of three hundred feet of
the area proposed to be changed.
CONSIDERATION OF On motion of Councilman Katzakian, Ehrhardt
EIR FOR IRIS DRIVE- second, Council continued to the regular
HANI LAVE Council meeting of September 7, 1977 at 8:00
GENERAL PLAN p.m. the Public Hearing to consider the Plan -
AND ZONING STUDY ning Commission's recommendation that the
COtiTINUED City Council certify as adequate the Final Envir-
onmental Impact Report for Iris Drive -Ham Lane
General Plan and Zoning Study.
Council -man Katzakian then moved introduction
of Ordinance No. 1117 reorganizing the Site Plan
and Architectural Review Committee into a 5-
meriber body appointed to four year overlapping
terms by the Mayor with the approval of the City
Council, with the condition that the Vice -Chairman
of the Planning -Commission be a member of this
Committee. The motion was seconded by Council-
man Ehrhardt and carried.
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Notice thereof having been published in accor-
REORGANIZATION
dance with law and affidavit of publication being
OF SITE PLAN &
on fife in the office of the City Clerk, Mayor
ARCHITECTURAL
Katnich called for the public hearing to consider
REVIELV
that the Site Plan and Architectural Review Com.-
COM21,IITTEE
mittee be reorganized into a 5 member body
appointed to four-year, overlappir-g terms by the
ORD. NO. 1117
Mayor with the approval of the City Council.
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The matter `•4'3S LntrUCluCc'd bV Community Deve1-
opm•ert Director Schroeder who responded to
questions as were directed by Council.
There were no persons in the audience wishing
to speak on the matter, and the public oortion
of the hearing wa-- closed.
Council -man Katzakian then moved introduction
of Ordinance No. 1117 reorganizing the Site Plan
and Architectural Review Committee into a 5-
meriber body appointed to four year overlapping
terms by the Mayor with the approval of the City
Council, with the condition that the Vice -Chairman
of the Planning -Commission be a member of this
Committee. The motion was seconded by Council-
man Ehrhardt and carried.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
GENERAL PLAN The City Manager gave the following report
AMENDMENT PRO- of the Planning Commission meetng of July 2 5,
POSED 1977:
The Planning Commission -
1. Recommended the Land Use Element of the
General Plan be amended so that the total area
along the north side of East Kettleman Lane be-
tween South Stockton Street and South Central
Avenue be designated as commercial and that
this amendment be included as part of General
Plan Amendment #77-3.
2. Recommended that 245, 305, 307, 317, 32 1,
325, 331 and 335 East Kettleman Lane and 1341
South Central be rezoned from R-1tifD, Medium
Density Multiple Family Residential to C-2,
General Commercial.
PARCELS - E.
On motion of Councilman Katzakian, Ehrhardt
KETTLEMAN &
second, the matter was set for Public Hearing
S. CENTRAL PRO-
Wednesday, September 7, 1977.
POSED FOR
REZONING FROM
R -MD TO C-2
The Planning Commission also -
ITEMS OF
1. Made the following findings concerning
INTEREST
Beckman Park, a 140 -acre Planned Develop-
ment bounded by WestKettleman Lane on the
north, South Hutchins Street on the east, West
Century Boulevard on the south and the Wood-
bridge Irrigation District Canal on the West;
a. that the proposed tentative map is consistent
with the Adopted General Plan and the adopted
Specific Plans for South Ham Lane, South
Hutchins Street and Century Boulevard;
b. that the design and improvement of the
Beckman Ranch Subdivision is consistent
with the Adopted General Plan and the adopted
Specific Plans for South Ham Lane, South
Hutchins Street and Century Boulevard;
c. that the site is physically suited for the pro-
posed type of development;
d. that the site is physically suited for the pro-
posed density of development;
e. that the design of the subdivision or the pro-
posed improvements are not likely to cause
substantial environmental damage or substan-
tially or avoidably injure fish or wildlife or
their habitat;
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PLANNING COMMISSION
ITEMS OF
INTEREST (Contd) f, that the design of the subdivision or the
type of improvement is not likely to cause
serious public health problems; and
g, that the design of the subdivision or the
type of improvements will not conflict with
easements acquired by the public at large
for access through or use of property within
the subdivision.
1. Approved that portion of Beckman Ranch
which lies north of Brandywine Drive and at the
southwest corner of South Ham Lane and West
Kettleman Lane and which is proposed for 21. 5
acres of commercial; 12.4 acres of commercial -
professional 3. 5 acres of multiple family, 5. 6
acres of condominiums; 7 duplex lots and 35
single-family lots with the following conditions:
a. that the requirements as established by the
Planning Commission for that portion of
Beckman Ranch South of Brandywine Drive
and the Ham-Kettleman Commercial -Pro-
fessional area shall apply where applicable;
b. that all driveways serving the commercial,
commercial -professional and multiple family
areas be to the approval of the Publip Works
Director;
c. that masonry fencing to the approval of the
Site Plan and Architectural Committee be
installed between residential areas and
commercial -professional• commercial areas
and multiple -family areas;
d. that the private accessory between Brandy-
wine Drive and the commercial area be made
part of the shopping center property with its
final design being approved by the Lodi Site
Plan and Architectural Review Committee;
e. that Gamay Drive in the commercial -pro-
fessional area east of South Ham Lane be
eliminated until a final development plan is
prepared for that C -P area; and
f. that all on-site fire protection facilities be to
the approval of the Fire Chief.
3. Determined that a "hardship" as defined in
the Zoning Ordinance did not exist and denied the
request of Buzz Oates Enterprises on behalf of
California Skate of Lodi to increase the allowable
sign area from 750 square feet to 1, 000 square
feet to permit all existing signs to remain at 5 12
North Cherokee Lane in an area zoned C-2,
General Commercial.
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On motion of Councilman Ehrhardt, Katzakian
second, the matter was set for Public Hearing
Septefnber 7, 1977.
ITEMS OF INTEREST The Planning Commission also -
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1. Certified as adequate the Final Environ-
mental Impact Report for Sunwest #3, a 14. 5
acre, 54 lot single-family subdivision located
on the south side of West Vine Street west of
the Woodbridge Irrigation District Canal.
2. Conditionally approved the request of Sun -
west Developers by Mr. George Ferrero- to
approve the Tentative Subdivision Map of Sun -
west #3.
3. Approved the request of Dr. Chris Keszler
on behalf of Mrs. Ida S. Reile for a Variance
to reduce the required lot width from 60 to 20
feet to permit the creation of 2 flag lots in
Sunwest Estates on the south side of Cochran
Road between Wightman Drive and Westwind
Drive in an area zoned R- 1, Single -Family
Residential.
4. Conditionally approved the Tentative Map
of Sunwest Estates, an .88 acre, 4 lot Minor
Subdivision located on the south side of
Cochran Road between Wightman Drive and
W estwind Drive in an area zoned R- 1, Single -
Family Residential.
5. Recommended that the San Joaquin County
Development Committee approve the request
of Mr. H. L. Merrill for a lot line adjustment
which will create 2 parcels from 3 existing
ones and separate a dwelling from an existing
wholesale nursery at 2140 West Turner Road
in an area zoned GA -5, General Agriculture.
COLIlM NIC AT IONS City Clerk Reimche presented the following
applications for Alcoholic Beverage License
which had been received.
1) Jersey -Crown Dairy, 321 S. Hutchins,
Lodi - Off Sale Beer and Wine - New license -
Applicant - Dutch Pride Dairies of Stockton,
Inc.
2) Happy Time Liquors, 115 N. Cherokee,
Lodi - Off Sale General License - Person to
Person transfer - Applicant - Anthony D. and
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PLANNING
COMMISSION(Contd)
The City Manager gave the following report
of the Planning Commission meeting of
REZONE PARCEL AT
August 8, 1977;
310 SOUTH SCHOOL.
ST. FROM R-)-iD TO
The Planning Commission -
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1. Recommended approval of the request of
Mr. James Jackson on behalf of Mrs. Inez
Huppert to rezone the parcel at 310 South
School Street from R -HD, High Density Mul-
tiple Family Residential to C-2, General
Commercial.
On motion of Councilman Ehrhardt, Katzakian
second, the matter was set for Public Hearing
Septefnber 7, 1977.
ITEMS OF INTEREST The Planning Commission also -
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1. Certified as adequate the Final Environ-
mental Impact Report for Sunwest #3, a 14. 5
acre, 54 lot single-family subdivision located
on the south side of West Vine Street west of
the Woodbridge Irrigation District Canal.
2. Conditionally approved the request of Sun -
west Developers by Mr. George Ferrero- to
approve the Tentative Subdivision Map of Sun -
west #3.
3. Approved the request of Dr. Chris Keszler
on behalf of Mrs. Ida S. Reile for a Variance
to reduce the required lot width from 60 to 20
feet to permit the creation of 2 flag lots in
Sunwest Estates on the south side of Cochran
Road between Wightman Drive and Westwind
Drive in an area zoned R- 1, Single -Family
Residential.
4. Conditionally approved the Tentative Map
of Sunwest Estates, an .88 acre, 4 lot Minor
Subdivision located on the south side of
Cochran Road between Wightman Drive and
W estwind Drive in an area zoned R- 1, Single -
Family Residential.
5. Recommended that the San Joaquin County
Development Committee approve the request
of Mr. H. L. Merrill for a lot line adjustment
which will create 2 parcels from 3 existing
ones and separate a dwelling from an existing
wholesale nursery at 2140 West Turner Road
in an area zoned GA -5, General Agriculture.
COLIlM NIC AT IONS City Clerk Reimche presented the following
applications for Alcoholic Beverage License
which had been received.
1) Jersey -Crown Dairy, 321 S. Hutchins,
Lodi - Off Sale Beer and Wine - New license -
Applicant - Dutch Pride Dairies of Stockton,
Inc.
2) Happy Time Liquors, 115 N. Cherokee,
Lodi - Off Sale General License - Person to
Person transfer - Applicant - Anthony D. and
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1) The Pacific Telephone and Telegraph
Company on July 20, 1977 filed with the
Public Utilities Commission an application
for authority to increase certain intrastate
rates and charges for Directory Advertising
service furnished within the State of
California.
2) Application No. 57481 filed with the PUC on
July 28, 1977 by Pacific Gas and Electric
Company requested authorization to revise
its gas service tariff, effective October 1,
1977, to offset the effect of an increase in the
price of gas purchased from Pacific Gas
Transmission Company resulting from an
order of the National Energy Board of Canada,
approved by the Canadian Government, which
will increase the border export price of
Canadian natural gas on September 21, 1977.
PLANNING COMMISSION Council was apprised that at the regular
TERMS RATIFIED meeting of the Lodi City Planning Commission
of June 25, 1977, the Planning Commissioners
drew lots to establish their terms as follows:
Fred L. Muther
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ABC LICENSES
Terry G. Piazza,
(Continued)
3 yr. term to 6/30/80
Eugene L. Larkin
3) 45 Club, 45 N. Sacramento St, , Lodi -
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On Sale General Pualic Premises, Person
L. D. Tann
to Person transfer - dropping partner -
Margaret R. Talbot
Applicant - Marilyn Brookes.
The terms were ratified by the Council on
4) Lyons Restaurants, 233 S. School Street,
second.
Lodi - On Sale Beer and Wine Eating Place -
New License - Applicant - Consolidated
Foods Corporation.
5) The Clouds, 23 W. Elm Street, On Sale
General Public Premises, Person to person
and premise to premise transfer - Applicants -
E. & L Jerome and H & N Plough.
PUC NOTICES
The following notices regarding applications
before the California Public Utilities Com-
mission were presented for Council's scrutiny:
1) The Pacific Telephone and Telegraph
Company on July 20, 1977 filed with the
Public Utilities Commission an application
for authority to increase certain intrastate
rates and charges for Directory Advertising
service furnished within the State of
California.
2) Application No. 57481 filed with the PUC on
July 28, 1977 by Pacific Gas and Electric
Company requested authorization to revise
its gas service tariff, effective October 1,
1977, to offset the effect of an increase in the
price of gas purchased from Pacific Gas
Transmission Company resulting from an
order of the National Energy Board of Canada,
approved by the Canadian Government, which
will increase the border export price of
Canadian natural gas on September 21, 1977.
PLANNING COMMISSION Council was apprised that at the regular
TERMS RATIFIED meeting of the Lodi City Planning Commission
of June 25, 1977, the Planning Commissioners
drew lots to establish their terms as follows:
Fred L. Muther
4 yr. term to 6/30/81
Fred M. Reid
4 yr. term to 6/30/81
Avery T. Gassia
3 yr. term to 6/30/80
Eugene L. Larkin
3 yr. term to 6/30/80
Art Altnow
2 yr. term to 6/30/79
L. D. Tann
2 yr. term to 6/30/79
Margaret R. Talbot
1 yr. term to 6/30/78
The terms were ratified by the Council on
motion of Councilman Pinkerton, Ehrhardt
second.
Council was also apprised that at the same
meeting Planning Commissioner Eugene L.
Larkin was elected Chairman and Commissioner
Art Altnow was elected Vice -Chairman.
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COMMUNICATIONS(Contd)
APPEAL RE INSPECTION City Clerk Reimche presented a letter
BY SAN JOAQUIN LOCAL which had been received from Attorney
HEALTH DISTRICT OF Jack Dozier representing Mir Afzal, owner
MIR HOTEL of the Mir Hotel at 27-1/2 W. Elm Street,
Lodi, advising that on August 6, 1977, Mr.
Afzal had received from the San Joaquin
Local Health District the results of an
August 2, 1977 inspection of the hotel in
which numerous deficiencies were found.
The owner is appealing to the City Council
that portion of the inspection notice which
reads, " this hotel is declared unfit for
human habitation and must be vacated im-
mediately; and shall remain vacant until all
violations are corrected."
On motion of Councilman Ehrhardt,
Katzakian gecond, the matter was set for
Public Hearing on September 21, 1977.
SUPPORT TO The City Clerk presented for Council's
AMENDMENT QF scrutiny a copy of the City of Stanton's
PENAL CODE 311 Resolution No, 77-31 urging the State iegis-
SOUGHT lature to amend Penal Code 311 relating to
the definition of obscene material. No action
was taken by the Council on the matter.
PROPOSALS TO Council was informed by the City Clerk that a
ALLEVIATE OVER- letter had been received from Mr. Velton
CROIVDING OF SCHQ04S Stafford asking to withdraw his two proposals
WITHDRAWN intended to alleviate the overcrowding of
schools within the Lodi Unified School District
that he had presented for Council's approval on
July 20, 1977.
REAPPRAISAL OF City Clerk Reimche presented a letter which
SPECIFIC STREET PLAN has been received from Mr. Fred L. Muther,
FOR BECKMAN RD, FROM P. O. Box 618, Lodi asking that the Council
KETTLEMAN TO VICTOR reappraise the specific street plan for Beck man
REQUESTED Road from Kettleman Lane to Victor Road. As
the specific street plan is laid out now, it re-
quires a S ft. 5 inch curb and sidewalk on both
sides, 2 - 24 ft. two lane drive lanes and a
16 ft.' median. The area needed to complete
this program is an additional 32 ft. from
property line on the east side of Beckman Road.
Mr. Muther stated that this would put his exist-
ing building as well as his neighbor's building
two feet into the sidewalk, and that he sees no
need for a 5 ft. 5 in. sidewalk on the west side
of the street against the state highway fence
lute and no need for a 16 It. median when a 12
ft. one would be sufficient.
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COMMUNICATIONS(Contd)
REAPPRAISAL REQUEST
BECKMAN RDI (Contd) Mr, Muther was in the audience and
addressed the Council regarding the matter.
Following discussion with questions regarding
the matter being directed to Staff and Mr.
Muther, Council, on motion of Counc}lman
Katzakian, Ehrhardt second, referred the
Matter to the Planning Commission for review
and recommendation.
I40DI SOUTH A letter dated July 27, 1977 received from
SUBDIVISION Terry Piazza of Baumbach and Piazza appeal-
ing the Planning Commission's decision of
July 11, 1977 to deny the rezoning that was re-
quested for Lodi South was presented by City
Cleric Reimche.
A copy of a letter dated July 28, 1977 from Mr.
Piazza addressed to community Development
Director Schroeder advising that his clients
have decided to modify their request for zoning
on the Lodi South Subdivision from R -LD and
R -MD to R-2 and R -GA was also presented to
Council along with a letter addressed to the
City Clerk which stated that Mr. Piazza's
clients are proposing some major changes to
Lodi South and therefore Mr. Piazza would
like the opportunity to address the Council
before a date is set for appeal and to ask the
Council to refer the matter back to the Planning
Commission.
Following Council discussion, on motion of
Councilman Katzakian, Ehrhardt second, the
matter was referred to the Planning Commis-
sion for review.
CUSTOMER REQUESTS The City Clerk presented a letter which had
REBATE ON SEWAGE been received from Mrs. Alma Merkel, 746
SERVICE OVERCHARGE S. Lee Avenue, Lodi advising that she has
SINCE 1950 been overcharged for sewage. Mrs. Merkel
advises that although she has a two bedroom
home, she has been charged for a three bed-
room home since service was established in
1950. Mrs. Merkel is asking that she be re-
imbursed for the entire amount she has been.
overbilled.
The Council, on motion of Councilman Ehrhardt,
Katzakian second, reaffirmed its present policy
that the customer has a joint responsibility in
keeping his account correct and that refunds on
erroneous accounts will be made only for the
preceding twelve months.
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COMMUNICATIO N$
(Coptinued) City Manager Glaves briefed the Council on the
Application before the Public Utilities Commis -
PUC APPLICATION cion of the State of California of the Douglas Bus
DOUGLAS BUS LINES, Lines, Inc., for authority to extend its passenger
INC, state commuter service to include Sacramento and
surrounding areas, generally along six "spokes"
radiating outward from Downtown Sacramento and
more specifically as follows:
*Area A - Auburn, including Nevada City, Grass
Valley, Newcastle, Penryn, Loomis and
Rocklin,
Area F - Fairfield, including Suisun City, Vaca-
ville and Dixon.
Area NIY - Marysville/Yuba City.
Area P - Placerville, including Shingle Springs,
Cameron Park and El Dorado Hills.
Area R Rancho Murieta.
Area S - Stockton, including Lodi and Galt.
Alternate routes to McClellan Air Force Base.
Council discussion followed with questions concern-
ing the matter being directed to staff.
CONSENT CA14ZNI)AR
In accordance with the report and recommenda-
tion of the City Manager, the following actions
hereby set forth between asterisks, on motion of
Councilman Pinkerton, Ehrhardt second, were
approved by Council,
CLAIMS
CLAIMS WERE APPROVED IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,067,537 1 16,
AIVARD-AERIAL
City Manager Glaves presented the following bids
UTILITY TRUCK
which had been received for an Aerial Utility Truck
for the Utility Department:
RES, NO# 4380
BIDDER AMOUNT
Heil Equipment Co. $18,042.96
Geweke Ford(& Utility Body Co) $19, 178.28
Geweke Ford(& Service Mfg. Co) $19,358.51
Stockton Dodge, Inc.(& Service
Mfg. Co.) $19,389.78
City Manager Glaves recommended that the award
be made to Heil Equipment Company, the low bidder,
in the amount pf $18, 042. 96.
RESOLUTION NO. 4380
RESOLUTION AWARDING THE BIIa FOR AN
AERIAL UTILITY TRUCK FOR THE UTILITY
DEPARTMENT TO HEIL EQUIPMENT COMPANY,
THE LOW BIDDER, IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,042.96.
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AW ARD -UTILITY The City Manager presented. bids which had been
CARGO VAN received for: a Utility Cargo Van for the Utility
Department as followpa
RES. NO, 4381:.
BIDDER AMOUNT
Sanborn Chevrolet $5,771.42
Qeweke Ford $6, 196.83
The City Manager recommended that the award
be made to Sanborn Chevrolet, Inc. the low bidder.
RESOLUTION NO. 4381
RESOLUTION AWARDING THE BID FOR A
UTILITY CARGO VAN FOR THE UTILITY
DEPARTMENT TO SANBORN CHEVROLET, INC.
THE LOW BIDDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $5, 771. 42.
ACCEPTANCE OF Council was adyised that the contract for the im-
"LOWER SACTO. provements in the "Lower Sacramento Road
ROAD SPRINKLER Sprinkler System, Oxford Way to Tejon Drive" which
SYSTEM" was awarded to Brooks Landscape and Gardening
Service of Manteca on May 4, 1977 in the amount of
$9, 987, 00 has been completed in substantial confor-
mance with the plans and specifications approved by
the City Council.
COUNCIL ACCEPTED THE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE
"LOWER SACRAMENTO ROAD SPRINKLER SYSTEM,
OXFORD WAY TO TEJON DRIVE" AND DIRECTED
THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR. TO FILE A NOTICE
OF COMPLETION WITH THE COUNTY RECORDER'S
OFFICE.
TRANSFER OF COUNCIL. APPROVED TRANSFER OF FUNDS
FUNDS APPROVED ($50, 000) FROM GENERAL FUND TO THE LIBRARY
FUND ON AN "AS NEEDED" BASIS FOR SEPTEMBER,
OCTOBER, NOVEMBER AND PART OF DECEMBER
4977.
CLASS SPECS &
City Manager Glaves requested Council adoption of
SA4ARY RANGE
the class specifications and the salary range for the
ADOPTED FOR DATA
position of Data Services Equipment Operator,
SERVICES EQUIP-
advising that this classification was approved in the
MENT OPERATOR
1977-78 F.Y. Operating Budget as a result of utiliz-
ing current clerical staff in the Finance Department
to perform the duties required of a Data Services
Operator.
COUNCIL, ADOPTED CLASS SPECIFICATIONS AND
SALARY RANGE NO. 22 ($763 - $929) FOR THE
POSITION OF DATA SERVICES EQUIPMENT OPIYR-
ATOR.
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COLLECTION OF City Manager Glaves presented a copy of the
DELINQUENT delinquent assessments for the street light
ASSESSMENTS IN construction in the, Wellswood Avenue Street
WELLSWOOD AVE, Lighting District and recommended that the
ST, LIGHTING delinquent assessments be collected pursuant
DISTRICT to Government Code Section 5450, et seq, by
the County Tax Collector.
RES, NO, 4382
RESOLUTION NO. 4382
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE COLLEC-
TION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR STREET
LIGHT CONSTRUCTION ON THE WELLSWOOD
AVENUE STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT BY THE
COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR.
HANSF;N DRIVE AT The improvement security and irnprove inent
LODI AVE, MINOR pians for the Hansen Drive at Lodi Avenue Minor
SUBDV? DOCUMENTS Subdiylsion were presented for Council's approval,
APPROVED
Council was apprised that this is a minor subdivi-
sion of 2.6 acres lying north of Lodi Avenue
between Chgrokee Lane and the 99 Freeway. The
development is zoned M- 1, Light Industrial, and
contains two parcels. The developers, Bertsch
and Mayers Construction Co. and owner Henry
Hansen have completed all the requirements speci-
fied by the Planning Department in the approval of
the tentative map on April 6, 1977.
COUNCIL APPROVED THE IMPROVEMENT
SECURITY AND THE IMPROVEMENT PLANS FOR
THE HANSEN DRIVE AT LODI AVENUE MINQR
SUBDIVISION AND DIRECTED THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE THE DEVELOPMENT AGR_ EEMENT
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
RES, OF INTENTION
Council was apprised that E. H. and Pauline
TO ABANDON THE
Kundert owners of property located on both sides
NIS ALLEY LYING
of an alley lying in the. north half of the block
IN THE NORTH HALF
bounded by Central Avenue, Washington Street,
OF THE BLOCK
Flora Street, and Eden Street have requested that
BOUNDED BY
the City take the necessary action to abandon that
CENTRAL, WASHING-
alley. They have deposited with the City sufficient
TON, FLORA AND
funds for the legal advertising and in addition, have
EDEN
provided an easement along their east line, which
had been requested by the Utility Department.
RES. NO, 4383
A diagram of the proposed alley abandonment was
presented for Council's scrutiny.
RESOLUTION NO. 4383
RESOLUTION DECLARING THE COUNCIL'S
INTENTION TO ABANDON THE NORTH -SOUTH
ALLEY LYING IN THE NORTH HALF OF THE
BLOCK BOUNDED BY CENTRAL AVENUE,
WASHINGTON•STREET, FLORA STREET, AND
EDEN STREET, REFERRING THE MATTER TO
THE PLANNING COMMISSION, AND SETTING THE
MATTER FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 7.
1977.
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On motion of Councilman Pinkerton, Katzakian
second, Council endorsed the proposal advanced
by the Lodi District Chamber of Commerce
Highway and Transportation Committee for two
additional traffic lanes to be built across the
Mokelumne River on Highway 99.
RE-SIGNING OF I-5 Council was apprised that I-5 is scheduled for
CROSSOVER cornpletion sometime in October and that the
City of Lodi had in the past received verbal
assurance from the State that the signing of I-5 -
the crossover to Highway 99, which is Charter
Way would not be changed even though I-5 termi-
nated.at Highway 12. Public 4lorks Director
Ronsko apprised the Council that at the last
Chamber meeting it was pointed out that there is
discussion about changing the location of this
crossover sign to Highway 12. Todate, no final
word has been received from Cal Trans regarding
this possible signing change. Mr. Ronsko stated
that he would anticipate some major problems at
Lower Sacramento Road and Stockton Street should
this signing change take place.
Councilman Ehrhardt pointed out. that this action
would result in truck traffic bein'g diverted to
Highway 12 and that he doesn't feel the City is
ready to handle that at this time.
Following inquiry from Mayor Katnich, Staff
4 -WAY STOP SIGNS apprised Council that the State Division of High -
TO HE INSTALLED ways is planning to install 4 -way, stop signs at
AT HAM AND Ham and Kettleman Lane on Tuesday, August Z3,
KETTLEMAN LANE 1977. This is toeing done as it would now appear
that the signals for this intersection will not be
ready for installation prior to the opening of
school,
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Minutes of August 17, 1977, continued
ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC
Mr. John Campbell, Chairman of the Lodi
LANES PROPOSED
District Chamber of Commerce Highway and
FOR AREA CROSSING
Transportation Committee addressed the
THE MOKELUMNE
Council proposing that two additional traffic
RIVER ON HIGHWAY 99
lanes be built across the Mokelumne River on
Highway 99, Mr. Campbell presented dia-
grams of the existing traffic lanes and outlined
his proposal for Council's scrutiny.
Council discussion followed with questions re-
garding the proposal being directed to Mr.
Campbell.
On motion of Councilman Pinkerton, Katzakian
second, Council endorsed the proposal advanced
by the Lodi District Chamber of Commerce
Highway and Transportation Committee for two
additional traffic lanes to be built across the
Mokelumne River on Highway 99.
RE-SIGNING OF I-5 Council was apprised that I-5 is scheduled for
CROSSOVER cornpletion sometime in October and that the
City of Lodi had in the past received verbal
assurance from the State that the signing of I-5 -
the crossover to Highway 99, which is Charter
Way would not be changed even though I-5 termi-
nated.at Highway 12. Public 4lorks Director
Ronsko apprised the Council that at the last
Chamber meeting it was pointed out that there is
discussion about changing the location of this
crossover sign to Highway 12. Todate, no final
word has been received from Cal Trans regarding
this possible signing change. Mr. Ronsko stated
that he would anticipate some major problems at
Lower Sacramento Road and Stockton Street should
this signing change take place.
Councilman Ehrhardt pointed out. that this action
would result in truck traffic bein'g diverted to
Highway 12 and that he doesn't feel the City is
ready to handle that at this time.
Following inquiry from Mayor Katnich, Staff
4 -WAY STOP SIGNS apprised Council that the State Division of High -
TO HE INSTALLED ways is planning to install 4 -way, stop signs at
AT HAM AND Ham and Kettleman Lane on Tuesday, August Z3,
KETTLEMAN LANE 1977. This is toeing done as it would now appear
that the signals for this intersection will not be
ready for installation prior to the opening of
school,
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Following introduction of the matter by City
SYSTEM ANALYSIS &
Manager Glaves, Council, on motion of Council -
MASTER PLAN RE-
man Pinkerton, Ehrhardt second accepted the
EVALUATION APPRVD.
"City of Lodi Water System Analysis and Master
Plan Reevaluation" report as prepared by Trotter -
Yoder and Associates and directed Staff to estab-
lish priorities on recommendations outlined in the
report,
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Minutes of August 17, 1977, continued
PUBLIC HEARING SET A recap regarding the possible street closures
FOR CONSIDERATION at Southern Pacific Railroad Crossings on
OF POSSIBLE STREET Walnut. Oak and Locust Streets was presented
CLOSURES AT S. P, for Council's perusal. The recap included a
CROSSINGS traffic analysis of areas involved as prepared
by D. Jackson Faustman, Consulting Traffic
Engineer,
Council discussion followed with questions concern-
ing the matter being directed to Staff.
Qn motion of Councilman Pinkerton, Ehrhardt
second, consideration of the possible street
closures at Southern Pacific Railroad crossings
on Walnut, Oak and Locust Streets was set for
Public Hearing on October 5, 1977 with the City
Clerk being directed to mail notices of the Public
Hearing to all property owners within close proxi-
mity to the areas involved.
RES. NOT 4384
Following introduction of the matter by City
FIXINCq TAX RATE
Manager Glaves and Council discussion, Council -
FOR 1977.78 F,Y,
man Ehrhardt moved adoption of Resolution No,
4384 fixing the tax rate for discal year 1977-78
at $1.68, levying the entire $.30 tax for the
Library, instead of the $.22 for operations and
$.08 for capital outlay as in past years. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkerton
and carried.
SPECS FOR TWO
Councilman Katzakian moved that the specifica-
COMPACT PICKUP
tions for two compact pickup trucks. for the
TRUCKS APPROVED
Community Development Department ,be apprgved
by Council with the Purchasing Agent being
directed to advertise for bids thereon.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Ehrhardt
and carried by the following vote:
Ayest Councilmen - Ehrhardt, Katzakian,
Katnich
Noes; Councilmen - Pinkerton
Absent: Councilmen - Hughes
PLANS & SPECS FOR
Following introduction by the City Manager,
"HAM LANE SANI-
Council, on motion of Councilman Ehrhardt,
TARY SEWER"
Katzakian second, approved the plans and speci-
APPRVD?
fications for "Ham Lane Sanitary Sewer, Locke -
ford Street to Turner Road", and authorized the
City Clerk to advertise for bids thereon when
approval to advertise has been received from the
Economic Development Agency.
AMENDMENTS TO
City Manager Glaves presented to Council a brief
NCPA JOINT POWERS
summation of two proposed amendatory agree -
AGREEMENT
ments to the Northern California Power Agency
APPROVED
Joint Power Agreement and answered questions
regarding the subject as were directed by Council.
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NCPA JOINT On motion of Councilman Katzakian, Ehrhardt
POWERS AGREE- second, Council approved amendatory agree-
MENT(Continue(l) ment to the Joint Powers Agreement to desig-
4ate the treasurer and controller for the
Northern California Power Agency and author-
ized the Mayor to execute the agreement on
behalf of the City.
On motion of Councilman Pinkerton, Ehrhardt
second, Council approved amendment to the
Joint Powers Agreement which allows the Chair,
man of the Exploration Development Program
(EDP) Committee to countersign for validity of
billings and authorized the Mayor to execute the
agreement on behalf of the City.
VOTING DELEGATE Cquncil was requested to designate a voting
AND ALTERNATE
representative and an alternate who will be
SELECTED FOR
present at the Annual League of California
ANNUAL LEAGUE OF
Cities Conference General Business Session,
CALIFORNIA CITIES
Wednesday morning, September 28, 1977.
CONFERENCE
On motion of Councilman Katzakian, Ehrhardt
second, Council selected Mayor Katnich as voting
delegate and Mayor Pro Tempore Pinkerton as
voting alternate representing the City of Lodi for
the League of California Cities Annual Conference.
A proposed Agreement between the City and the
AGREEMENT \PITH
County of San Joaquin for the distribution of funds
COUNTY FOR
for the Federal Aid for Safer Off -System Roads
DISTRIBUTION OF
Program was presented for Council's scrutiny,
FUNDS FOR
FEDERAL AID FOR
Council discussion followed with questions regard -
OFF -SYSTEM ROADS
ing the proposed agreement being directed to Staff.
PROGRAM APPR VD.
`
On motion of Councilman Katzakian, Ehrhardt
second, Council approved Agreement between the
City of Lodi and San Joaquin County for the distri-
bution of funds for the Federal Aid for Safer Off -
System Roads Program and authorized the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the Agreement on behalf
of the City.
QUESTIONS RE
,Staff answered questions regarding the acceptance
ACCEPTANCE OF
of the "new" Tokay Street as were directed by
TOKAY STREET
Councilman Ehrhardt.
TRANSFER OF
Following Introduction of the matter by City
FUNDS APPROVED
Manager Claves, Council, on mption of Council-
' �.
man Katzakian, Ehrhardt second, approved a
transfer of $356,400 from the Capital Outlay
Reserve to the White Slough Construction Fund.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before
the Council, Mayor Katnich adjourned the meeting
at approximately 9:32 p.m. on motion of Council-
man Pinkerton, Katzakian second.
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Attest: ALICE -At R 1111 E
CITY CLERK
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