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CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LODI
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MARCH 19, 1975
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lodi was
held beginning at 8:00 p. m. on Wednesday, March 19, 1975,
in the City Hall Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen - EHRHARDT, HUGHES,
KATNICH, PINKERTON
and SCHAFFER(Mayor)
Absent: Councilmen - None
Also Present: City Manager Glaves, City
Attorney Mullen, Planning Director Schroeder,
and Public Works Director Ronsko
INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilman Ehrhardt.
PLEDGE Mayor Schaffer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the
flag.
MINUTES Councilman Pinkerton moved the minutes of
March 5, 1975 be approved as written and mailed.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Ehrhardt
and carried.
City Manager Glaves informed the Council that in a
prior check made into this matter, City records
indicate that all the land around the Arch belongs
to the Southern Pacific Company and that a letter
from the Southern Pacific Company dated 1962 dis-
continued the $1.00 per year rental the City paid
for the land the arch -is situated on because of the
economics of rendering rental bills for small items
such as this. The City, therefore, has a perpetual
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Mrs. Darren Kraemer, 2131 W. Elm Street, Lodi,
President of the Woman's Club of Lodi addressed
LANDSCAPING
the Council stating that at the Community Congress
AREA SURROUND-
held this fall, the Woman's Club volunteered to
ING LODI ARCH
proceed with a landscaping project around the Lodi
Arch. Mrs. Kraemer stated that their Club is at
a standstill on this project as they do not have per-
mission or authorization from anyone to go ahead
with the project and don't even know for sure from
whom they should obtain authorization. Mrs.
Kraemer indicated that she has tried contacting the
Southern Pacific Company and their quote to her
was that they didn't know for sure who owned the
land, and stated if they owned it, would she like to
lease it. Mrs. Kraemer added that the Club is not
asking for money; however, added that once
authorization is received and the landscaping project
is completed, the Club would like for the City to
maintain the landscaped area.
City Manager Glaves informed the Council that in a
prior check made into this matter, City records
indicate that all the land around the Arch belongs
to the Southern Pacific Company and that a letter
from the Southern Pacific Company dated 1962 dis-
continued the $1.00 per year rental the City paid
for the land the arch -is situated on because of the
economics of rendering rental bills for small items
such as this. The City, therefore, has a perpetual
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lease for the land that the arch is situated on,
but the City doesn't own or lease any land
around the arch, therefore, the Southern
Pacific Company would have to grant the
approval for the proposed landscaping project,
Mayor Schaffer directed staff to check into this
matter and to assist the Woman's Club of Lodi
in proceeding with their proposed program to
landscape the area surrounding the arch.
City Clerk Alice Reimche read a letter that had
been received from the Lodi Board of Realtors
proposing to provide free parking in all metered
areas of downtown Lodi for one day only,
Tuesday, April 22. The plan consists of having
paper bags of appropriate size imprinted "Free
Parking Today - Courtesy of Lodi Board of _
Realtors". These bags will be placed over
parking meters on streets and in parking lots.
They would be placed in the morning (before
9: 00 a. m.) and removed the same evening by
Realtor and Realtor -Associate members of the
Board. The Lodi Board of Realtors proposes to
compensate the City for the day's normal revenue
from this source determined to be $200.00.
FREE PARKING Mr. Gary G. Brandt, 314 West Lockeford Street,
DAY IN ALL Lodi, President of the Lodi Board of Realtors,
METERED AREAS addressed the Council on this proposal and
4/22/75 answered questions as were directed by the Coun-
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Following discussion, on motion of Councilman
Pinkerton, Ehrhardt second, Council approved
the request of the Lodi Board of Realtors for a
"Free Parking Day" in all metered areas of
downtown Lodi on Tuesday, April 22, 1975, with
the Lodi Board of Realtors to reimburse the City
of Lodi in the amount of $200. 00 to compensate
the City for the day's normal revenue from this
source.
City Manager Glaves informed the Council that
a Mr. Rempfer, of the Lodi Jaycees, had called
on him stating that paint had been offered to paint
the Lodi Arch and that the Jaycees were willing
LOAN OF CITY to take on the job; but rather than building a
EQUIPMENT scaffold, they would like to use a City Bucket
REQUESTED Truck. Mr. Glaves stated that he had informed
^. Mr. Rempfer that there was no way that the City
could loan the Jaycees a Bucket Truck, unless a
City employee is with the piece of equipment; and
with the Fair Labor Standards Act, Mr. Glaves
-idicated that he didn't feel that an employee who
had worked 40 hours that week could consider work
on the arch as donated labor. City Manager Glaves
stated that he had advised Mr. Rempfer to come
before the Council to ask for approval to use the
Bucket Truck, with the City employees accompany-
ing the piece of equipment to be paid overtime for
that day, Council delayed this matter until such
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time as Mr. Rempfer appears before the
Council with his request.
PLANNING COMMISSION
ACTIONS OF The City Manager gave the following report
INTEREST of the Planning Commission meeting of
February 24, 1975:
1. Heard a presentation by Miss Peggy Keranen,
Senior Planner, San Joaquin County, concerning
the Lodi portion of the Land Use and Circulation
Elements of the County General Plan.
The County's versions of these elements conform
to those adopted by the City Council and Planning
Commission.
2. Re -approved the Sunwest Subdivision, a 20 -
acre, 71 -lot, standard single-family tract located
west and south of Sunwest Tennis Club between
Cochran Road and the future extension of West
Vine Street with the following conditions:
a. that the storm drainage solution for the
tract conform to the City Council's action which
requires that the storm drainage from the pro-
posed storage basin be taken to the Mills Avenue -
Vine Street intersection;
b. that the developer enter into a suitable
agreement with the City Council covering any
additional maintenance cost related to the storm
drainage basin and its related piping system;
c. that the developer provide the City with a
subdivision design of the area encompassed by
the proposed storm drainage basin which could
be used at the time the basin is no longer re-
quired;
d. that the proposed storm drainage storage
basin be fenced with a 6 -foot, chain-link fence
with redwood slats and that the ZO-foot front
yard area along West Vine Street be landscaped,
both to the approval of the Public Works Director.
In connection with this matter, the landscaping
and its automated sprinkler system need not be
completed until the properties either to the east
or west are developed.
e. that the Master Storm Drainage Fee for this
development will be $1850 per gross acre.
f. that West Vine.Street be developed with a 64 -
foot right -o -`-way and a curb -to -curb dimension
of 48 feet to conform to that street's design as
recommended in the Faustman Traffic Study.
Due to the uncertainty of the development south
of West Vine Street, that street in the Sunwest
Subdivision should be developed with 3Z feet of
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street pavement to insure two-way traffic and
on -street parking.
g. that street names within the subdivision be
subject to the approval of the Planning Director;
h. that easements be provided as required by
the various utii=.ty companies and the City of Lodi;
i. that all electrical utilities be underground; and
j. that no sanitary sewer be permitted within 50
feet of the City of Lodi Well # 17 on the north side
of West Vine Street at the Woodbridge Irrigation
District Canal.
3. Authorized the Public Works Director to work with
San Joaquin County to protect the City's interest in the
abandonment of Filbert Street as proposed by Guild
Wine Company.
The City Manager gave the following report on the
Planning Commission meeting of March 10, 1975:
ACTIONS OF 1. Determined that a "Zoning Hardship" did not exist
INTEREST and denied the request of Mr. Pete Horst for a
Variance to reduce the required length of a driveway
from 20 feet to 8 feet to permit the construction of a
carport in front of an existing garage at 508 East
Walnut Street in an area zoned R -HD, High Density
Multiple Family Residential.
2, Recommended that the San Joaquin County Planning
Commission approve the request of Mr. David
Hildenbrand for a Use Permit for the operation of a
wholesale nursery on the south side of Harney Lane,
1380 feet west of Lower Sacramento Road.
3. Made no recommendation on the request of Mr. Les
Henson by Baumbach and Piazza for a Variance to re-
duce the required 5 -acre minimum lot area to 3.6
acres on the west side of Tretheway Road, 441 feet
north of State Highway 12.
The Planning Commission did inform the County
that the City would very seldom approve the creation
of a nonconforming lot.
Councilman Hughes moved that Council refer to the
Planning Commission for consideration proposed zoning
regulations regarding concrete pads being poured in the
20 -foot property set backs for petmanent storage of
recreational vehicles; if enacted, how such regulations
can be enforced; and also, to look into the storage of
this type of vehicle at curbside. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Ehrhardt and carried,
COMMUNICATIONS
CLAIM A Claim for damages f'_led on behalf of James David
Unruh, 321 Century Boulevard, Apartment 41, Lodi
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in the amount of $ 100, 000. 00 was presented by
the City Clerk. On moti:,n of Councilman Katnich,
Ehrhardt- second, the Claim was rejected by the
Council and referred tc the City's Agent of Record.
LETTER FROM A letter addressed to the Lodi City Council from Mr.
SJCEA RE Al Palmer, Assistant to the General Manager of the
SB 275 San Joaquin County Employees Association, Inc.
regarding SB 275 was presented by the City Clerk.
The letter in part sates that the Council's position
on this subject as reported in the February 20, 1975
Lodi News Sentinel is untenable, adding that it is
impossible to single out one special interest group and
criticize its activity in the legislature. The letter
went on to say that it is time that the State Legislature
provide workable guidelines for public employees and
that SB 275 is representative of the type of legislation
that is now in effect in o-,,er 20 states.
Councilman Hughes proposed the following letter be
directed to Mr. Palmer in reply to Mr. Palmer's
letter of March 7, 1975 directed to the Council:
"Thank you for your letter or March 7, 1975 stating
your views on Senate Bill 275 which proposes collective
bargaining, right to strike, and compulsory and binding
arbitration for public employees.
"The recent action of the Lodi City Council seeking to
obtain an injunction against any state legislator who has
received a composite total of more than $1, 000 from
any public employees' association or union, from parti-
cipating in or voting on any legislation affecting local
government which would grant benefits, rights, or
powers not subject to the discretion and authority of
locally elected officials, is completely tenable. The
Lodi City Council would and has made every effort to
defeat any state or federal legislation affecting local
government which would abridge the authority of locally
elected officials. Aside from this principle, we have
no quarrel with any group or association seeking to
lobby for responsible and constructive legislation in
their area of interest.
'The fact that a diverse and disjointed system of
employer-employee relations exists, as you describe
it, in California speaks simply to the fact that various
cities, counties, school boards and special districts
have different goals, objectives and responsibilities and
different employee desires. The fact that there are 3
City of Lodi employee bargaining groups within your own
association is self-evident of the differing needs of public
employees. A monolithic employee relations act might
well make your job of administration easier, but would
certainly net benefit the employees you profess to serve.
"It has been demonstrated in the states you mentioned
that already have right to strike and binding arbitration
laws, that disputes and strikes are not prevented as a
result of such legislati.cn. And yet these same states,
which did not arhi.eve the sought after Utopia of freedom
from disputes and strikes, have given up the precious
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principle that ultimate authority under our form of
government rests with the people through their
elected representatives. "
On motion of. Councilman Ehrhardt, Pinkerton
second, Council approved the proposed reply to Mr.
Palmer's letter as presented by Councilman Hughes,
and directed staff to forward the letter to Mr. Palmer
under s' gnature of Mayor Schaffer.
APPROVED On motion of Councilman Pinkerton, Ehrhardt second,
COMMUNICA- Council directed that a communication patterned after
TION OPPOS- Victorville Resolution 75-7 opposing Senate Bill 275
ING SB 275 be prepared and be forwarded to all State and local
legislators, and to the City of Victorville.
REPORT BY Following introduction of the matter by City Attorney
C. A. RE
Pullen, on motion of Councilman Pinkerton, Hughes
LEGISLATORS
second, Council authorized City Attorney Mullen to
RECEIVING
contact Mr. Robert T. Anderson, acknowledged
FUNDS FROM
authority in municipal law, to proceed with research
PUBLIC
and to render an opinion as to the possibility of obtain -
EMPLOYEES
ing an injunction against any State legislator who has
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received a composite total of more than $1, 000 from
any employees' association, etc. from participating in
or voting on any legislation which would grant benefits,
rights or powers not subject to the discretion and
authority of locally -elected officials, at a cost not to
exceed $1500.00, with communications to be forwarded
to nearby cities to ascertain if they wish to participate
in the financial support of this.
COUNCIL
City Attorney Mullen addressed the Council regarding
INDICATES
SB 175 (extension of the Brown Act) stating that if
OPPOSITION
SB 175 becomes law they would not be able to act or
TO SB 175
function as Councilmen. No one would want to hold the
office of Councilman, because of the threat of criminal
action for innocent action or participation that a
Councilman may make in the political affairs of the City.
Following discussion on the matter, on motion of Council-
man Ehrhardt, Katr_ich second, Council directed that
letters voicing Council's opposition to SB 175 be for-
warded to State and local legislators.
APPLICATIONS
The following notices of Application before the
BEFORE P. U. C.
California Public Utilities Commission have been
received and were presented to Council by the City
Clerk:
a. Application filed March 5, 1975 by Continental
Trailways, Inc., American Buslines, Inc., and
Continental Pacific Lines with the Public Utilities
Commission, State of California, to increase
passe: ger fares and express charges by 7.8%.
b. App:?.caticn No. 5554Z filed with the California
Pub"_c Utilities Commission on February 25, 1975
by Pacif*"c Gas and Electric Co. requesting
aut'r_crization to increase its rates and charges for
gas ser -rice to track an increase in the cost of gas
purchased from El Paso Natural Gas Co.
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C. Application 55541 filed with the California
Public Utilities Commission on February 25,
1975 by Pacific Gas and Electric Co, request-
ing authorization to increase its rates and
charges for electric service to offset increases
in the cost of fuel required for electric generation.
d. Application 55509 filed with the California Public
Utilities Commission on February Z5, 1975 by
Pacific Gas and Electric Company requesting
authorization, among other things, to increase
its rates and charges for electric service.
e. Application No. 555 10 filed with the California
Public Utilities Commission on February 25,
1975 by Pacific Gas & Electric Co. requesting,
among other things, to increase its rates and
charges for gas service.
Application No. 55527 filed with the California
Public Utilities Commission on February 28,
1975 requesting a revised tariff for SG- 1 Private
Branch Exchange Service by the Pacific Telephone
and Telegraph Co.
Councilman Hughes posed the question as to why the
Pacific Gas and Electric Company needs to raise
their rates to cover fuel adjustments, when we are
paying 50% in addition to our basic rate for the very
same purpose. Mayor Schaffer asked the press to
check to see if they are able to obtain an explanation
for this requested increase by Pacific Gas and
Electric Co.
JR. ACHIEVE- Councilman Ehrhardt apprised the Council that Junior
MENT ANNUAL Achievement will be holding its annual banquet on
BANQUET May 2 1, 1975 at 6:00 p. m. at the Cosmopolitan, and
all Councilmen, and as many of staff as can, have been
asked to attend.
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
Pinkerton, Ehrhardt second, were approved by Council.
CLAIMS CLAIMS WERE APPROVED IN THE AMOUNT OF $417,860.84.
SPECS COUNCIL APPROVED THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR
APPROVED ASPHALT MATERIAL FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER
FOR ASPHALT OF THE 1974-75 FISCAL YEAR AND AUTHORIZED
MATERIAL THE PURCHASING AGENT TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
THEREON.
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PURCHASE OF COUNCIL ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 4044
SIX PATROL APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF SIX PATROL
VEHICLES THRU VEHICLES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
STATE OF CAL THROUGH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AT A
APPROVED COST OF $4, 308. 60 EACH.
RES. NO. 4044
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REPORTS OF
CITY MANAGER
RATE INCREASE City Manager Glaves introduced the matter of a
GRANTED LODI requested rate increase by Lodi Cable TV, which
CABLE 'TV matter had been continued from the Lodi City
Council meeting of March 5, 1975.
RES. NO. 4045 Questions regarding this requested rate increase
were directed to Mr. Bill Koenig, Area Manager
of Lodi Cable TV who was in the audience.
A lengthy discussion followed with Councilman
Ehrhardt moving to adopt Resolution No. 4045
granting a rate increase to Lodi Cable TV on
monthly rates for the first Cable TV outlet from
$5.25 to $5.75 per month to subscribers served by
overhead CATV facilities, from $5.95 to $6.25 per
month to subscribers served through underground
facilities; from $.75 to $1.00 per month for each
additional outlet a subscriber may have, and from
$5.00 to 57. 50 for other certain installation charges.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Hughes and
passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen - Ehrhardt, Hughes, Pinkerton
and Schaffer
Noes: Councilmen - Katnich
Absent: Councilmen - None
PUBLIC HEAR- Following introduction of the matter by Councilman
ING SET FOR
Ehrhard- and on motion of Councilman Ehrhardt,
REVIEW & DIS-
Katnich second, Ccuncil set for Public Hearing at
CUSSION OF
a Special Meeting to be held April 9, 1975 at 8:00
1974-75 COUN-
p• m. in the City Council Chambers the review and
CIL TRANSP.
discussion of the 1974-75 Council Transportation
STUDY COMM.
Study Committee Report.
REPORT
City Manager Graves apprised the Council that the
City has negotiated an Agreement with Henderson
Bros. Co., Inc, for the acquisition of right-of-way
along Lodi A-renlae. The location is the half block
on the n ,rth side of Lodi Avenue immediately east
of Arena Avenue. A diagram of the area was
presented for Cc,..nciI's scrutiny, The City would be
acquiring 145 square feet, The acquisition would be
in accordance with the appraisal prepared by the City
in the amount of $263. 00.
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R/W Cou:..-_.ma:. Kat_-+ich moved that the City Council
ACQUISITION appro%e the agreement between the City of Lodi
ON LODI AVE, and Henderson Bros. Co., Inc, for acquisition
APPROVED of righ`,-of-way along Lodi Avenue and authorize
the City Manager to execute the agreement on
bel_aif of *e City, The mctio n was seconded by
Counci'_man Hughes and carried.
City Manager Glaves presented to Council the
plans and specifications for "Lodi Avenue Street
Improvements, Avena Avenue to California Street",
s'_ating that ir. general the work consists of widen -
:ng, reconstructing and resurfacing approximately
1300 lineal feet of street including constructing
curb, gutter and sidewalk; replacing substandard
catch basins and catch basin lines; replacing re-
turns and installing handicap wheelchair ramps; and
installing a traffic signal and lighting system at the
.ntersection of Crescent Avenue. In addition, con-
duit and other necessary facilities are being pro-
vided for future street lights, including a traffic
s:gral interconnect and undergroundir-g of the
electrical system on Lodi Avenue. Prior to the
contractor starting work, City crews will be relocat-
ing ex'stir_g fire hydrants, installing additional water
valves, and relocating water mains as required.
Public Wozks Director Ronsko presented a diagram
of the area and answered questions as were directed
by Council on the matter.
PLANS & SPECS On motion of Councilman Kat.r.ich, Pinkerton second,
FOR LODI AVE, the Cty Council approved the plans and specifications
ST. IMPROVE- for "Lodi Avenue Street Imp.-ovements, Avena Avenue
MENTS APPRVD -•c Califcrnia Street" and authorized the City Clerk to
advertise for bids thereon.
The City -Manager presented to the Council the plans
and specifica`.ior_s for "Well Drilling, Well 18, 200
West Century- Boulevard", stating that this well was
approved by the Council in the 1974-75 Capital
Irnprcvement Program. Well 18 is to be located on
tce south side of Century Boulevard at its intersection
with. Chu_ch Street, The well is to provide service to
the gr!:owi.ng area south of Kettleman Lane and will tie
to existing 8 and 10 inch mains on beth Century
Boulevard and Church Street.
Councilman Ehrhardt moved that the City Council
approve the plans and specifications for "Well
Drilling, Well 18, 200 Nest Century Boulevard" and
author zed the City Clerk to advertise for bids thereon.
The mo`.ic n was seconded by Councilman Pinkerton and
carried.
RES. 4040 City- ..lanager Glaves apprised the Council that at the
RESCINDED March_ 5, 1,�?5 Council meeting, Council adopted
Resclu>i No. 4040 awarding the contract for a 1/2
Fon Cal: and Chassis to be used as a Pound Vehicle
_o Ccurcesy Lincoln Mercury, the low bidder, in the
amouit of $i, 461, 65, On March 6, 1975, Courtesy
Li :cola Me_rury advised the City that they could not
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City Manager Glaves presented a request to Council
supply tl.e vehicle, because International
JOINT PUR-
Har -,ester had stopped rnanufacturing 1/2 and
CHASING OF
3/4 `.on pickups. City Manager Glaves
RE -AWARD CAB
recommended tc Council that Resolution No,
& CHASSIS TO
4040 be rescinded and that the award for con -
BE USED AS
tract for the 1%2 -ton Cab and Chassis to be used
POUND
as a Pound Vehicle be made to Sanborn Chevrolet,
VEHICLE
the second lowest bidder, in the amount of
$3,695.6c),
RES. NO. 4046
O= nnctlon of Councilman Katnich, Ehrhardt
second, Council rescinded Resolution 4040 and
adopted Resciutior. No. 4046 re -awarding the
contract for a 1975 1/2 ton Cab and Chassis to be
used as a Pound Vehicle to Sanborn Chevrolet,
the next lowest bidder, in the amount of $3,695.60.
City Manager Glaves presented a request to Council
for a5lthcr:zatlon for the City to enter into joint
JOINT PUR-
purcr_asi: g with the Northern California Municipal
CHASING OF
Electric_ Associatio_^_. The members of NCMEA
UTILITY
have developed their first engineering standard and
MATERIALS
plan to participate in a Joint purchase of utility
WITH NCMEA
materials for the fiscal year 1975-76. Additional
APPROVED
engineering standards are expected to be developed
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prior to the next NCMEA meeting in June. The
City Manager added that the concept of joint pur-
chasing has a particularly strong appeal to the
Utility Department because of the availability of
materials; economical bids derived from large
quantity bids; and for the purpose of mutual aid.
Fcllowir-g discussion, on motion of Councilmar-
Katnich, Ehrhardt second, Council approved joint
purchasing by the City with Northern California
Municipal Electric Association for the purchasing
of ut.;Lly materials.
CITY OF LODI
Ci'.y Attorney Mullen apprised the Council that the
TO BE LISTED
City c: Los Angeles has filed an action for declaratory
AS AMICUS CUR-
and in;unc_t:vf- relief against the County of Los Angeles
IAE ON BRIEF
challenging the County tax system whereby City
FILED BY
residents are required to pay for urban -type services
CITY OF L.A.
rendered by the County only in the unincorporated
area, The action seeks "_o invalidate this so-called
"double taxat-on" subsidization scheme as an uncon-
st'_utional denial of due process and equal protection,.
and as a constitutionally prohibited gift of public
funds. The complaint also brings into question the
validity of the 1972 amendment to the County Service
Area Lave, which, by population restriction, excludes
city counc-13 within Los Angeles Courty from the
author; zati ca to initiate proceedings for the formation
of county ser-,rtce areas, City Attorney Burt Pines
cLos Angeles has expressed ::teres: in gaining
s`.a'e'.dF, suppert from cit -es in this matter, and a
suLsta-.•::.al number of cities have already demonstrated
`_he;r ._n to re st.
On mot_ .: i Councilman Kat-_ich, Hughes second,
Ccunc_1 authorized the City Attorney- to list the City of
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Lid: as an amicus curiae on the brief filed by
:P:e C" .y of Los A geles challenging the County
tax system as cu:lired by City Attorney Mullen.
City Manager Glares informed the Council that
an agre&ment has been reached for the purchase
cf Salas Park S_te from Roy Maggio and Andrew
W. Le:,nardini of the Elkhorn Fruit Co. The
purchase is for a total of 24.80 acres and includes
2 1. 00 acres for the park/basin, 3.30 acres for
Century Boulevard, and 0. 50 acres for Stockton
Street, In addition, the City has agreed to the
friliowng:
I. Install a fence along the north line of Century
ACQUISITION OF Boule-.ard when the street is built.
SALAS PARK
SITE & CENTURY 2. Install a fence along the south line of Salas
BLVD. R/W Park when the basin is excavated.
APPROVED.
3. Pull two or three rows of grape vines for
turning room as soon as possible.
4. Lease a portion ( 10 to 15 acres) of the property
back to the owner for the 1975 season at $100.00
per acre.
On motion. of Councilman Pinkerton, Katnich second,
Council approved the Agreement for acquisition of
Salas Park Site and Century Boulevard right-of-way
and authorized the City Manager to execute the
agreement cn behalf of the City.
LODI SEWAGE Mrs, Jean Freitas, 1104 Dover Drive, Lodi, of the
TREATMENT San Joaquin County Council of Governments office
PLANT made the following presentation to the Council:
"The Council of Governments wishes to make the
fcllowa.ng points regarding the Lodi sewage treatment
plant decfsicn. While it may be true, as Woodbridge
eng-neers maintain, that it will cost Woodbridge
res'den s less at this time to expand their plant
separately, it is hard to believe that overall costs,
thF long run, of maintaining and operating two
plants are cheaper than expanding, maintaining and
operating one plant in an area. If this is true, that
is, it f not cheaper to maintain two plants, then
someone will have to pay the difference.
"Further, it is nearly certain that, expanding and
operating two plants now then hocking up Woodbridge
with Lodi in the future will : ct be cheaper than in-
cluding Woodbridge now. Thus, if Lodi is planning
for eventual ccns-lidation of Woodbridge with Lodi,
whether in 5 or 15 years, as seems to be the case,
then choosing to not include the additional capacity
or hc,.kup _nc,w will ultimately cost taxpayers more.
"The Ccunci of Go-; ernments Board must review
and approve or disappTave a revised Lodi grant pro-
posal. As a parr, of this review, and before any COG
action is finalized, it evil_ probably be necessary to
ask for a long term cost comparison of the three
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pessibzlit;te; that is, 1) costs over a 15 year
period )f consolidating Woodbridge with Lodi
now; 2) costs over a i5 year period for expand-
ing and upgrading both plants; and 3) costs c-rer
a 15 year period for expanding and upgrading
both plants now with consolidation_ occuring in
10 to 15 years.
"A last point.; were Lodi to provide sewer service
to the Woodbridge area now, it would have a
greater say in the type of development and timing
o° future development occuring there. Again,
assuming, as seems likely, that Lodi will ultimately
be responsible for development which occurs and
has accured in the Woodbridge area, consolidation
at this time would seem desirable. "
Following a lengthy discussion, with questions being
directed by the Council to Mrs. Freitas, on motion
of Councilman Pinkerton, Ehrhardt second, Council
authorized an appeal to the State Water Resources
Control Board of the method of financing of Lodi's
Clean Water Grant. Council directed staff to pro-
ceed with the submitting of plans for the White
Slough Water Pollution Control Plant Expansion to
the State without the . 03 mgd capacity for Woodbridge.
Council also directed that a letter be forwarded to the
State Water Resources Control Board advising that
Lodi has tried to cooperate with Woodbridge; however,
Woodbridge has decided not to use the facilities of the
City of Lodi Sewage Plant as an alternate to using
their own plant. Council concurred that if in the
future Woodbridge requests to come into the City of
Lodi, they will have to pay the appropriate fees.
INTERSECTION Councilman Hughes questioned the status of requested
STUDIES
intersection studies at Elm and Mills Avenue and
Yosemite and Rutledge Drive. Public Works Director
Ronskc responded that the study at Elm and Mills had
been completed, but because of difficulty in obtaining
the Ccunty's radar unit and inclement weather, the
Yosemite and Rutledge Drive study had been delayed;
but added the requested reports will be presented to
Councl.1 at the regular Council meeting of April 2,
1975,
REPAIRS TO
Councilman Ehrhardt asked what the status was of the
OLD MAPLE
repairs to the Maple Square Old Fire House. Public
SQUARE FIRE
Works Director Jack Ronsko stated that because of
HOUSE
the tremendous variation in bids received for these
repairs, Staff is going back to the contractors to
make sure they understand what is being requested
and asking for exact bids on both methods of repair.
City Attorney Mullen addressed the Council regarding
the Millswced School Site and stated that in a conver-
sation. wish Superintendent of Schools Jansen, Mr.
Jansen posed the question of who wants to widen Mills
Avenue, stating that the School Board didn't. The
City Attorney raised the following questions, stating
that he had requested that the County Counsel's
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Minutes of March 19, 1175, continued
office submit written opinions on all three points:
Quest:sned legali`_y or ability of School Board
to dedicate a raw piece of land, stating the law at
one time was that you had to dedicate a complete
and finished street.
MILLSWOOD 2) Because the site was purchased with State
SCHOOL SITE School Aid Funds, gsestloned if the School Board
wo-aid be able to sell the property.
3) Questioned whether this School Board could
commit future Boards of Trustees to reimburse -
merit costs for improvements provided at this site
by `.he City of Lodi.
Mr. Mullen added that Mr. Jansen indicated that
the Sc col Board is happy with the temporary path
and sidewalk that has been provided at this site, -
Council expressed their bewilderment as to why
Mr. Jansen would want to question Council's con-
cern for this matter as this was a joint request
made by both the Lodi City Council and the Lodi
UnHied School District Governing Board at a joint
meeting held February 24, 1975. Council agreed
that staff should delay any further work on this
until such time as the requested legal opinions are
received from the County Counsel's Office.
DATES OF Mayor Schaffer reminded the Council of the follow -
INTEREST ing dates of interest:
l) March 25, 1975, 1:30 p. m., 7th Floor, Board
o° Supervisors Chambers, Courthouse, Stockton
re SB 275.
2) March 25, 1975, 7:30 p. m., 7th Floor, Board
of Supe_visors Chambers, Courthouse, Stockton -
COG meeting.
3) :March 26, 1975, 7:30 p. m., San Joaquin County
Tran:5portaticn meeting to be held in Lodi Council
Chambers
») April 2, 1975, 8:00 p. m. , Lodi City Council
meeting
5) Apri_ 3, 1975, Centras_ Valley Division Quarterly
Meeting, 5: 30 p. m. , Stockton Civic :Memorial
Auditorium
b) Apr_! 10 and I! - Central Valley Division
Council and City Manager's Retreat
ORDINANCES
ORD. NO. 1051 ORDINANCE NO. 105 1 entitled "AMENDMENT OF
ADOPTED SEC='ION 14-84 OF THE CITY CODE REGARDING
PARKING �,IETERS AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLA-
TIONS THEREOF" having been introduced at a regular
meFt;lna c_. March 5, 1375, «•as brought up for passage
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ADJOURNMENT
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Minutes of March 19, 1975, continued
on motion of Cour_ciima , Pinkerton, Ehrhardt
second. Second reading was omitted after
reading by title, and the Ordinance was `.hen
passed, adopted and ordered to print by the
io_lowing vote:
Ayes: Council -men - EHRHARDT, HUGHES,
KATNICH, PINKERTON and
SCHAFFER
Moes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - None
There being no further business to be brought
before the Council, on motion of Councilman
Ehrhardt, Pinkerton second, Mayor Schaffer
adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:30 p.m.
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Attest: ALICE M. REIMCHE
City Clerk
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