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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 5, 1975CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LODI CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS NOVEMBER 5, 1975 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lodi was held beginning at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5, 1975 in the City Hal.i Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen EHRHARDT, HUGHES, KATNICH, PINKERTON and SCHAFFER (Mayor) Absent: Councilmen - None Also Present: City Manager Glaves, Assistant City Manager Glenn, City Attorney Mullen, Community Development Director Schroeder., Public Works Director Ronsko, and City Clerk Reimche. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Chaplain Wayne Kildall. PLEDGE Mayor Schaffer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. MINUTES Councilman Pinkerton moved the minutes cf October 15, 1975 be approved as written and mailed. The motion was seconded by Ccuncilman Katnich and carried. DEAN TARBELL OF Mayor Schaffer introduced Dean Tarbell. %vrth SCOUT TROOP 262 Scout Troop 262. Mr. Tarbell had requested to INTRODUCED be present at the Council meeting as a requirement for a Citizenship and Community Merit Badge. COMPLAINTS REC'D Mr. James McCarty, 811 Dianna Drive, Lcdi, RE LODI AVENUE - addressed the Council regarding the media.rt LEFT TURN POCKETS, removal project which had commenced on Lodi PARKING, & MEDIANS Avenue indicating that the plan he received from the City staff showed a left turn pocket on Lodi Avenue from the crosswalk at Hutchins all the way to the crosswalk at Lee and that this length was paced off at 264 feet. It was his understanding that the exist- ing left turn pocket would be shortened to 150 feet and would provide for two parking stalls in front of the Owens' building. Mr. McCarty indicated that all of the parking was to be removed in front of the Owens' building per the map that he obtained from the City staff. Mr. McCarty indicated he could not understand %&,hy the City was painting 150 feet of red curb at the intersection of Church Street at Lodi Avenue, while at Hutchins, the City was eliminating parking for 264 feet. Mr. McCarty inferred that Lodi and Church Street was the busiest intersection in town. 2 7' Minutes of November 5, 1975, continued Mr. McCarty also inferred that the staff had a vendetta against the people at Lodi and Hutchins since the proposed left turn pocket there is longer than the left turn pockets lt�cated elsewhere in town. Public Works Director Ronsko indicated that designs for left-hand turning pockets are based on results of studies made of the intersections on several factors including left-hand turning volume and that is the reason that left-hand turning pockets are not all of the same length. Mr. McCarty indicated that he would like to pro- pose three requests to the City Council: 1, to take out all the medians and restrict the double -double yellow markings and the left turn lanes to a length of 150 feet; and, if we can't do this 2) instruct the City Attorney to receive and honor an initiative relating to Lodi Avenue; and, if we: can't do this 3) give us a new City staff who can offer us practical solutions instead of punative solutions. Councilman Katnich and Councilman Ehrhardt con- firmed with Mr. Ronsko that the striping on Lodi Avenue at Hutchins Street and at Church Street and Lodi Avenue would be put in conformance with the prior Council actions. Councilman Hughes indicated that if a vendetta does exist, it must be at the Council table and not at the Staff level. Councilman Hughes indicated that he knows that the staff will carry out the exact direc- tion of the City Council, and he suggested that Mr. McCarty was jumping the gun. Councilman Ehrhardt suggested that Mr. McCarty get together with Mr. Ronsko to work out any problems which Mr. McCarty had. Mr. Ronsko indicated that his office was always open to anyone who had questions or wanted to discuss problems. Tosh Kiino, Kiino's Flower Shop, 527 W. Lodi Avenue, Lodi addressed the Council stating that if an experiment is going to be made with the median east of Hutchins on West Lodi Avenue, why not remove all the medians to see if parking couldn't be re-established in front of his building. Mr. Kiino went on to say that they are really having problems with parking in front of the building where his business is situated. Councilman Hughes advised Mr. Kiino that the experiment to which he is referring to of removing the medians is simply a means of ascertaining whether people will obey the double -double lines in Em PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of November 5, 1875, co^i._ued making turning movements as cpp::sed to being forcibly restricted as a _esus', of the physical concrete median. Ccunc'_'_::'ian Hugh -as then added that the parking in iron* of Mr. Kiinc's building has nothing to do with the median. If the median was removed, you would have within a few inches exactly the same cross-section that is presently in front of the building, i. e. "no parking". Councilman Hughes stated that the experiment that would be necessary- in order to achieve park- ing in front of the building where Mr. Kiino's business is established, of necessity, would re- quire the elimination of the turn pocket for the shopping center across the way and that this is a totally different experiment and not one that was discussed by the City Council. Mr. Kiino stated that he would appreciate any consideration the City Council could give his re- quest. e- quest. Mayor Schaffer assured Mr. Kiine that the matter would be looked into. The City Manager gave the following report of the Planning Commission meeting of October 27, 1975: The Planning Commission - VINEYARD SUB- 1. Recommended approval of the request of Mr. DIVISION UNIT NO.2 James Gerard for Aladdin Real Estate, Inc. to RECLASSIFICATION reclassify Lots 102, 114, 1I5, 123, 124, 132, OF LOTS RE- 133, 145, 146, 147, 151, 152, and 154 (i. e. , all QUESTED corner parcels) of the Vineyard Subdivision Unit No. 2 from single-family purposes to duplex use in an area zoned Planned Development District No. 10, (P -D(10) ). This recommendation includes the condition that the duplexes conform to the building site area, minimum yard area land co<rerage and off-street parking requirements as enumerated in Section 2 7-6A, R -LD, Low Density Multiple Family Resi- dential District of the Lodi Municipal Code. On motion of Councilman Katnich, Ehrhardt second, the matter was set for Public Hearing on November 19, 1975. 2. The Planning Commission rec=mmended the AMENDMENT TO approval of the request of Baumbach and Piazza, P -D(4) REQUESTED Consulting Engineers, on behalf of Grupe Devel- opment Company to amend 94. 1 acres of Planned Development District Nc. 4, (P -D(4) ) to conform with the Revised Tentative Map of English Oaks Manor as conditionally appr,)ed on October 27, 1975 by the Planning Gom:ni ssion with the follow- ing conditions: ME 27 M aures of November 5, '-a'3, coati _ued a. That the Te ,`.ati : e `-4ap ss conditionally approved become the development plan with the except:o:: of the sy_=:pping ::-.nter. ::-.na: d as other- wise noted; b. That Lots 285-295 and 372-383 be approved for duplex use with the restrictions as enumerated on Section 27-6A, R -LD, Low - Density Multiple Family Residential District of the Lodi Municipal Code; c. That Parcels "A" and "B" be approved for apartment use at the ratio of 25 units per acre and with the restrictions as enumerated in Section 27-7, R -GA, Garden Apartment Residen- tial District of the Lodi Municipal Code; d. That Parcel "C" be approved for apartment use at the ratio of 15 units per acre and with the restrictions as enumerated in Section 27-7, R -GA, Garden Apartment Residential District of the Lodi Municipal Code; and e. That all of the remaining lets be approved for single-family use with the restrictions as enumerated in Section 27-5, R- 1, Single -Family Residential District of the Lodi Municipal Code. On motion of Councilman Katnich, Ehrhardt second, e. Installation of landscaping and automated sprinkler systems" as required by SPARC and as approved by the Public Warks Director; f. Approval of building elevations, floor plans and site plans by SPARC; -4- the matter was set for Public Hearing on November 19, 1975. REQUEST TO REZONE 3. The Planning Commission recommended the 2.3 ACRE PARCEL approval of the request of Mr. Lee Ehlers to re- S.E. CORNER OF zone an approximate 2.3 -acre parcel located at LOWER SACRAMENTO the southeast corner of Lower Sacramento Road ROAD & WEST LODI and West Lodi Avenue from R- 1, Single -Family AVE. !";: Residential to P -D(13), Pianned Development District No. 13 to permit the construction of a 20- un t, single-family condominium project with the followico dL s: a. Ff at the Tnentative Subdivision Map for Kristmont West as conditionally approved by the Planning Commission become the Development Plan for the project; b. Dedication and improvement of West Lodi Avenue and Lower Sacramento Road in conformance with adopted City plans and policies; c. Installation of street lighting to the approval of the Utilities Director and City standards; d. Installation of on-site lighting to the approval of the Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee (SPARC); e. Installation of landscaping and automated sprinkler systems" as required by SPARC and as approved by the Public Warks Director; f. Approval of building elevations, floor plans and site plans by SPARC; -4- 24 Minutes of November 5, 1975, continued g. Ins:aliation of maii boxes as required by ;he U. S. Post Office and as approved by the Ccrnmunity Development Director; h. Inst=allation of fencing a_ a; screening as approved by SPARC; i. Installation of on-site and off-site domestic water, sanitary sewers and storm drains as re, quired and approved by the Public Works Director= j. Provision of solid waste disposal containers as required by the Sanitary City Disposal Company and approved by SPARC; k. Installation of transformer pads and air condition units to the approval of SPARC; 1. Installation of underground electrical, CATV and telephone facilities where practical and as approved by the utility companies and the City Utility Department; m. Installation of natural gas and electrical meters to the approval of SPARC; n. Approval of on and off-site fire protection facilities, rear yard access and private accessway size and location by the Fire Chief; and o. Approval of total site plan by Police Department. On motion of Councilman Ehrhardt, Pinkerton second, the matter was set for Public Hearing on December 10, 1975. OF INTEREST TO THE CITY COUNCIL 1. The Planning Commission approved the re- quest of Baumbach and Piazza, Consulting Engineers, on behalf of Grupe Development Company for the approval of a Revised Tentative Map for 94. 1 acres of English Oaks Manor located on the north side of Harney Lane between South Hutchins Street and the Woodbridge Irrigation District Canal with the following conditions: a. That English Oaks Commons, a small park, contain the same acreage as it did on previously - approved Tentative Maps. In regards to this requirement, the Planning Commission determined that the park could be ex. panded either easterly into the area occupied by Lots 389-402 or southerly in Lots 18 1- 184. In the event that the realignment of the Commons causes redesign of the City's plans for the park development, the costs of such redesign shall be borne by the developer. -5- 2 7! Minute: of November s, l0"5, co _tinued b. That the aEgn_ner_`.. of Scuth Harn Lane be amended to provide a 15C. -foot tangent between reversing curves in con f rrna . .. `.o the City of Lod"s design_ standa_ds and .o the approval of the Public Works Direc.: r. c. That street knuckles fronting Lots 158, 159, 190 and 409 through 412 be redesigned tp eliminate unnecessary surface asphalt to the approval of the Public Works Director; d. That, if so required by the Public Works Director, the curb and gutter be replaced fronting the parcel north of Lot 157. This requirement was made because the exist- ing 'improvements are concave to the southwest, e. That a 20 -foot wide pedestrian accessway be provided between Bradford Circle and Winchester Drive to provide better access to the elementary school site and the future shopping center. The design of this accessway and others within the development shall include low-level lighting, landscaping and an automated sprinkler system and shall be to the approval of the Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee. f. That the driveway access to all corner lots or. South Ham Lane be from the side street; g. That the Lot Lines on parcels 126, 127, 158, 159, 179, 399, 435 and 436 be revised to the approval of the Public Works Director; h. That the street names within the area of Berkshire Circle be revised for proper addressing to the approval of the Community Development Director; and i. That the developer provide plans and speci- fications for the landscaping and automated sprinkler systems for the street dividers pro- posed for Arundel Court; Port Chelsea Circle, Bradford Circle and Berkshire Circle, and that the City accept the maintenance for these areas at such time as they are constructed and improved to the approval of the Public Works Director. The City Staff had recommended that a street be provided in the southeast area o`- the tract running from Wimbeldon Drive and Nest Harney Lane between proposed Apartment Parcel "A" and a future shopping center site. The Planning Com. mission has continued consideration of this recom- mendaticn until more detailed plans for the apart. ments are available. At that time the Planning Commission will determine if the street (previously named Hampstead Drive%, will become a part of the Approved Tentative Map. W (k� Minutes of November `, 797.5, c..^ntinued 2, Ce_-tifled as being adeq-ia to the Final Env:- .mental Impac Repc_t f.. Kristmont Wes`., a 20 -unit, sing'- fi n4"y _o_^_dominium t project at the southea_.orze= of Lower Sacramento Road and West Lodi Avenue. 3. Conditionally approved the request of Mr. Lee Ehlers for the approval of a Tentative Subdivision Map for Kristmont West, a 2.3 -acre, 20 -unit single-family condominium project at the southeast corner of Lower Sacramento Road and West Lodi Avenue. The conditions of approval were the same as listed above for Planned Development District No. 13 (P -D(13) ). SAN JOAQUIN CO. City Manager Glaves apprised the Council that the GENERAL PLAN San Joaquin County Planning Commission is con- ducting a Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 10, 1975 in the Planning Department Auditorium, 1830 East Hazelton, Stockton, to give final consideration of the County -wide General Plan. COMMUNICATIONS Perusal of this document by members of the City staff indicates that it is at odds with the Land Use Element of the Lodi General Plan as adopted by the Planning Commission and City Council in 1974 and amended twice during 1975. The two significant differences are ( 1) additional medium density residential areas in the vicinity of the Woodbridge Country Club and (2) differences in the industrial land uses. The City Manager stressed the importance of having the City be represented at the November 10, 1975 Public Hearing. Following Council discussion on the matter, Mayor Schaffer directed that Councilman Ehrhardt and City Manager Glaves be present and represent the City at this Public Hearing. A Claim for Damages filed on behalf of Virgil R. Canada as Executor of the Estate of Bertha E. Canada in the amount of $500, 000 was presented by the City Clerk. On motion of Councilman Ehrhardt, Katnich second. the Claim was rejected and referred to the City's Agent of Record. CLAIMS A Claim for Personal Injuries f' -led on behalf of Moises Alvarez in the amount cf $ 12, 000, plus special damages in an amount unknown at this time. was presented to the Council by City Clerk Reimche, Councilman Ehrhardt moved that the Claim be rejected and the matter be referred to the City's Agent of Record. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hughes and carried. -7- 2 7' Minutes of November 5, I9', continued NOTICE OF PUC The City C1Erk presented a N�ti=.a. of Hearing HEARING regarding Application Nz;. -1551,', and 511510 before ' the Public Utiiitia;3 Comrniss_on of the State of California filed by Pacific Gas and Electric Co. for authority, among o^her things, to increase its rates and charges for electric service and gas service. A hearing for public witness testimony W."ll be held Thursday, December 4, 1975 at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium, West Wing, State Building, 31 E. Channel Street, Stockton, California. PETITIONS RECD City Clerk Reimche presented petitions bearing REQUESTING 4 -WAY 301 signatures requesting the installation of four - STOP AT CORNER way stop signs at the corner of Tokay and South OF TOKAY & SO. Mills Avenue. MILLS _ COUNCILMAN Councilman Pinkerton reported to the Council that PINKERTON RE- the Air Resources Board had recently adopted PORTS ON RECENT regulations requiring automobile manufacturers AIR RESOURCES to pay for the replacement of faulty catalytic con - BOARD ACTION verters (anti -smog devices) on all 1976-77 cars. i/ Representatives for some of the automakers argue that the costs should be paid by motorists as a normal repair expense and that the replacement costs will range between $80. 00 and $300. 00. Board Chairman Quinn, according to Councilman Pinkerton. stated that the State action was taken only because of serious blunders by the Environmental Protection Agency. 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 Council- man Katnich, Ehrhardt second, were approved by Council. CLAIMS Claims were approved in the amount of $1, 08Z, 970.74., DESTRUCTION OF City Manager Glaves reported to the Council that -CERTAIN FINANCE Finance Director, Fred Wilson had prepared a list RECORDS APPROVED of certain records requesting authority to destroy them. The request has been reviewed by the City Attorney, and Mr. Mullen has given his written consent for their destruction pursuant to State of California Government Code Section 34090. RES. NO. 4109 RESOLUTION NO. 4109 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN FINANCE DEPARTMENT RECORDS AS APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY. -8- 278 Minutes of November 5, 1975, cor_i;rued AWARD - STREET The City Manager reported that at the time of the SWEEPER bid opening ( 11:00 a.m. , Octrter 28, 1975) for a street sweeper for the Public W Lrks Department, RES. NO. 4110 only one bid had been received, that of Western Traction Company, for a total amount of $31, 970.66. The City did receive, however, in the mail the following day, two additional bids which were both higher than the western Traction Company bid. These late bids arrived early Wednesday morning and were late due to the U. S, Post Office having Monday, October 27, 1975 - Veteran's Day, as a holiday. Both of the late bids received were postmarked prior to October Z8, 1975, the bid opening date. City Manager Glaves recommended that the award be made to Western Traction Company, the low bidder, in the amount of $31,970.66. RESOLUTION NO. 4110 RESOLUTION AWARDING THE BID FOR A STREET SWEEPER FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO WESTERN TRACTION COMPANY, THE LOW BIDDER, IN THE AMOUNT OF $31, 970. 66. Per report of the City Manager, bids were received on October 28, 1975 on a 1976 compact 4 -door sedan to be used by the Assistant Utility Director as follows: AWARD - 1976 Bidder Amount COMPACT 4 -DOOR (Price Incl. Sales Tax) SEDAN FOR UTILITY Weil Motors (Dodge) $3,986.00 DEPT. Gew eke Ford(Ford) $4, 111.8 1 Courtesy -Lincoln Mercury $4,134.00 (Mercury) RES. NO. 4111 RESOLUTION NO. 4111 RESOLUTION AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR A 1976 COMPACT 4 -DOOR SEDAN FOR THE UTILITY DEPARTMENT TO WEIL MOTORS (DODGE), THE LOW BIDDER, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3, 986, 00. City Manager Glaves reported to the Council that bids had been received October 28, 11975 for the contract for Library Site Clearing, 2 10 N. Pleasant Avenue and 223 West Locust Street, specifications for which were approved by Council October 15, 1975. The bids received are as feaows: Bidder Alternate Base Bid Bid Total American Demolition Co. $1, 267 $1,575 $2, 84Z World Enterprises $1,680 $ 1, 165 $2,845 Claude C. Wood Co. $1,855 $ 1, 998 $3,853 2 7� Minutes of November 5, 1975, continued RESOLUTION NO. 4112 AWARD - LIBRARY RESOLUTION AWARDING THE CONTRACT SITE CLEARING, FOR LIBRARY SITE CLEARING, 210 N. 210 N. PLEASANT AND PLEASANT AVENUE AND 223 WEST LOCUST 223 W. LOCUST ST. STREET TO AMERICAN DEMOLITION COMPANY, THE LOW BIDDER, IN THE RES. NO. 4112 AMOUNT OF $2,842. 00. COUNCIL APPROVES Mr. Earl Williams, Board of Directors, Lodi BICENTENNIAL DESIGN District Chamber of Commerce, addressed PAINTING OF FIRE the Council proposing a project for the painting HYDRANTS of local fire hydrants with Bicentennial designs. Mr. Williams stated that this project is similar to ones being done in other communities, and the Chamber of Commerce feels it would help get Lodi in the spirit of the Bicentennial cele- bration. Questions were directed by the Council to Mr. Williams and staff, and it was proposed that approval would have to be re- ceived from a Committee comprised of repre- sentatives of the Lodi District Chamber of Commerce, the Fire Chief, a designated representative of the City's Public Works Department, and a local art teacher prior to work commencing on any fire hydrant. Public Works Director Ronsko pointed out that it would be necessary to obtain a "no fee" Encroachment Permit from the Public Works Department prior to work commencing on any proposed fire hydrant painting project. Councilman Ehrhardt requested that Staff check into the City's liability for such a project. On motion of Mayor Schaffer, Pinkerton second, Council approved the proposal to paint local fire hydrants with Bicentennial designs with prior approval to be obtained from the screening com- mittee prior to work commencing on any fire hydrant and the obtaining of a "no fee" Encroachment Permit. City Manager Glaves apprised the Council that at the last regular City Council meeting of October 15, 1975, the City Council directed the Public Works staff to investigate the possible need for a 4 -way stop sign at the intersection of Mills Avenue and Tokay Street. The Traffic Engineering Investigation of this intersection which had been prepared by Staff was presented for Council's scrutiny. _10- Minutes of November 5, 1975, continued Public Wcrks Director Ronsko cited the following conclusions which had been. reached by Staff as a result of this study. "The following quotations '-rom recognized traffic authorities are included to point out that the installa- tion of stop signs alone are not always the proper solution. 'Because the stop sign causes a substantial inconvenience to motorists, it should be used only where warranted.' 'The 4 -way stop sign is considered useful as a safety measure at some locations but it also has the disadvantage that all vehicles approaching the intersection are required to come to a complete stop. A stop sign is not a 'cure-all.' ' 'Stop signs should not be used as speed control devices. If excessive speed is the problem, it should be corrected through increased enforcement of existing speed regulations.' "In analyzing the suggested warrants against the existing conditions at Mills Avenue and Tokay Street the following information is pertinent: "l. The traffic volumes on the two streets are not approximately equal as suggested. "Traffic entering the intersection from Mills Avenue is approximately 2120 vehicles daily or 63.2% of the total and from Tokay Street 1230 vehicles daily or 36. 8% of the total. "2. Traffic signals are not warranted at this inter- section. "3. There have been no reported accidents at the intersection for the past eight years. "The warrants suggest five or more accidents of a type susceptible of correction by 4 -way stop signs in a 12 -month period. "4. The suggested minimum traffic volumes from all approaches should average at least 500 vehicles per hour for any 8 hours of an average day. "Mills Avenue and Tokay Street average only 270 vehicles per hour for the 8 -hour period from 7:00 a. m, to 9:00 a. m. ; from 11:00 a. m. to noon; and from 2:00 p. m. to 7:00 p. m. (540 of the suggested warrants). "The suggested combined vehicular and pedestrian volume from the minor street (Tokay Street) should average at least 200 units per hour for the same 8 -hour period. "These volumes on Tokay Street average only 107 per hour (53. 5% of the suggested warrants). " - 1 1- 281 Minu�es cf November 5 , i975, con`. need Mr, Rcnsko stated that based c.n theca conclusions, it was staff's recommendation sha- tre intersection co _+rcl remain as it is. A lengtry discussion_ followed by Counc:.i with quer'-ions being directed to MILLS & TOKAY Traffic Count diagrams of the intersection were ESTABLISHED AS presented by Public Works Director Ronsko for FOUR-WAY STOP Council's perusal. INTERSECTION The following persons, who were in the audience, RES. NO. 4113 spoke in favor of four way stop signs at the Mills Avenue and Tokay Street intersection: 1) Jerry Abatangle, 735 S. Mills Avenue, Lodi Z) Dr. Thomas E. Barnett, 141 S. Mills Avenue, Lodi 3? Mr. Charles Simpson, 531 S. Mills Avenue, Lodi Following additional discussion, on motion of Councilman Katnich, Pinkerton second, Council adopted Resolution No. 4113 establishing the intersec- tion of Mills Avenue and Tokay Street as a four-way stop intersection by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen - Ehrhardt, Katnich, Pinkerton and Schaffer Noes: Councilmen - Hughes AbseCouncilmen - None RECESS The Mayor declared a 5 -minute recess, and the Council reconvened at 10:05 p. m. NO PARKING ZONE City Manager Glaves apprised the Co�acil that ESTB.ON VINE ST. Ralph Wetmore, Principal of Senior Elementary WEST OF HAIR Schcol, has requested that a "No Pa:Mag Zone" be LANE estab'ished on Vine Street west of Ham Lane, as shown on diagram presented for C=unciVs scrutiny, slating that the school adminlst±ation and Lodi Police Department concur in this request. The park- ing restriction would allow bicycles to use this area as an access to the school crossings at Ham and Vine Street. Mr. Glaves reported that under existing con- ditions, when vehicles are parked in this area, bicyclists are forced into the eastbound travel lane of Vine Street and into conflict with vehicular traffic. RES. NO. 4114 Following discussion, on motion of Councilman Katnich, Ehrhardt second, Council adopted Resolution \o.4114 establishing a "No Parking" zone on the south =side of Vine Stree+ from 60 feet vrest of the ce ,tertine of Ham Lane tc 125 feet west of said center- line. AGENDA ITEM"i" Follow'_ng a request by City Manager Giaves, on WITHDRAWN motL on of Councilman Ehrhardt, Pinkerton second, FROM AGENDA Counc_'_ withdrew Agenda Item "i" - "Adopt Policy Statement re Police Safety Equipment from the Agenda. SrAR Minutes of November 5, 1975, ccnt_n -.:ed PLANS & SPECS Plans and specifications for the Kettleman Lane FOR KETTLEMAN Utility Substation Control Building were presented by LANE UTILITY City Manager Glaves for Council's perusal. Mr. SUBSTATION Glaves advised that the proposed i, 050 square foot CONTROL BUILD- building will house the electrical system operators ING APPROVED and control equipment for all the City's substations i, and well sites. The building being constructed is only a portion of the Utility Department's ultimate Municipal Service Center building. It has been designed so that it can be expanded, and it will be compatible with the design of the Public Works Department's Municipal Service Center buildings . Mr, Arlie Preszler is the architect on this project. On motion of Councilman Pinkerton, Katnich second, Council approved the plans and specifications for the Kettleman Lane Utility Substation Control Building as presented and authoriz, d the City Clerk to advertise for bids thereon. City Manager Glaves apprised the Council that in February, 1968, CALTRANS and the City of Lodi entered into an agreement covering the sale of a portion of the City's White Slough property for the construction of I-5 Freeway. Under that agreement certain pipes were to be installed underneath the proposed freeway for the purpose of providing irriga- tion water and drainage to remaining City parcels on both sides of the freeway. The agreement was based on the best information available at the time. AMENDMENT TO With the completion of the design for the plant expan- R/W CONTRACT sicn, it has become apparent that the previous agree- 1VITH STATE OF rr.ent is not going to provide the needed facilities. CALIF. DEPT, OF Discussions have been held between the City, the TRANSP.APPRVD City's consultant, and CALTRANS to determine the i best solution to the problem. An amendment calling for deletion of one 24 -inch freeway pipe- crossing and raising, extending and changing .o 42, -inch, a 36 -inch -13- The City Manager advised the Cc:uncii `.:_at the City Attorney has recomme: ded that :he existing procedural ordinance be amended as it is now out of date with actual practices to pro--ide for 1) an ORD. AMENDING invocation; 2) a spot for public precenta-ions (a) CITY CODE RE awards and (b) proclamations: and ':) for the INFORMAL Consent Calendar. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS AND The amendment would also specifically authorize AGENDA FORMAT Informal Informational Meetings. Council discussion followed, with questions being directed to staff. Councilman Ehrhardt then moved for introduction of Ordinance No. 1064 to be entitled ''An Ordinance Amending Article i Entitled °Council ORD. NO. 1064 Meetings and Procedure' of the Code of the City of INTRODUCED Lodi and Adding a New Section 2-1. i. `hereto 12 Authorizing Informal Informationa_ Meetings and Amending Section 2-9. of Said Ordinance, Revising the Order of Business." The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkerton and carried by unanimous vote. PLANS & SPECS Plans and specifications for the Kettleman Lane FOR KETTLEMAN Utility Substation Control Building were presented by LANE UTILITY City Manager Glaves for Council's perusal. Mr. SUBSTATION Glaves advised that the proposed i, 050 square foot CONTROL BUILD- building will house the electrical system operators ING APPROVED and control equipment for all the City's substations i, and well sites. The building being constructed is only a portion of the Utility Department's ultimate Municipal Service Center building. It has been designed so that it can be expanded, and it will be compatible with the design of the Public Works Department's Municipal Service Center buildings . Mr, Arlie Preszler is the architect on this project. On motion of Councilman Pinkerton, Katnich second, Council approved the plans and specifications for the Kettleman Lane Utility Substation Control Building as presented and authoriz, d the City Clerk to advertise for bids thereon. City Manager Glaves apprised the Council that in February, 1968, CALTRANS and the City of Lodi entered into an agreement covering the sale of a portion of the City's White Slough property for the construction of I-5 Freeway. Under that agreement certain pipes were to be installed underneath the proposed freeway for the purpose of providing irriga- tion water and drainage to remaining City parcels on both sides of the freeway. The agreement was based on the best information available at the time. AMENDMENT TO With the completion of the design for the plant expan- R/W CONTRACT sicn, it has become apparent that the previous agree- 1VITH STATE OF rr.ent is not going to provide the needed facilities. CALIF. DEPT, OF Discussions have been held between the City, the TRANSP.APPRVD City's consultant, and CALTRANS to determine the i best solution to the problem. An amendment calling for deletion of one 24 -inch freeway pipe- crossing and raising, extending and changing .o 42, -inch, a 36 -inch -13- 28� -Minute: cf November 5, 1975, continued pipe crossing, has been prepared, which is felt will best solve the problem. Mr. Glaves further advised that the larger size and grade change will also require some additional fill to be, installed by the State. Costs appear to be about a standoff; and maintenance and operations by the City will be considerably better. Councilman Katnich then moved -that the City Council approve the amendment as proposed and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Amendment to Right -of -Way Contract between the City of Lodi and the State of California, Department of Transpor- tation, Division of Highways. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkerton and carried. RES. AUTHORIZ- The City Manager advised the Council that as part of ING C. M. TO SIGN the formal filing for an Economic Development Grant, & FILE FOR A it will be necessary that the City Council adopt a GRANT UNDER resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign and PUBLIC LAW 89-136 file for a grant under Public Law 89- 136 as amended. AS AMENDED The grant will provide 50% of the funding for: RES. NO. 4115 1. Sanitary sewer running from Century Boulevard and Stockton Street to Beckman Road and Delores Street extended; 2. Storm drain in Stockton Street from Century Boulevard to Kettleman Lane; and 3. Sanitary sewer in Stockton Street from Century Boulevard to Kettleman Lane Following Council discussion, on motion of Councilman Katnich, Ehrhardt second, Council adopted Resolution 4115 authorizing the City Manager to sign and file for a grant under Public Law 89-136 as amended. AGREEMENT City Manager Glaves presented an Agreement for COVERING Council's scrutiny that had been prepared by City COUNTY'S USE OF Attorney Mullen covering the County's use of the LODI PUBLIC Lodi Public Safety/Court Building, 230 W. Elm Street, SAFETY/COURT Lodi, whereby the County would agree to pay the City BUILDING $9, 500. 00 per fiscal year commencing July 1, 1975 APPROVED for the costs expended by the City in maintaining this facility. Questions were directed to the City Manager and City Attorney by the Council regarding this matter. Councilman Pinkerton then moved for Council approval of the proposed agreement co•;ering the County's use of the Lodi Public Safety/Court Building, 230 W. Elm Street, Lodi and authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ehrhardt and carried by unanimous vote. -14- ?8� Minuses of November 5, :a75, continued CALIFORNIA LAND A letter was presented to Ccunci: wh.ch had been CONSERVATION recei-red from Ralph W, Epper ;:.n, Sa=, Joaquin CONTRACT County Clerk, sta'.irg that the. Eca-'d _: Supervisors ASSESSOR'S intends tc enter into Caii.forn:a Tar_d G nser-ation PARCEL NO. Contract on land identified as Assps_�- s Parcel 017-100-16 N,:.0'_7- 100- 16 (Estate cf Fred Nakagawa, dec. ; NO. 4 Tsuyuka Nakagawa, a widow; Tonarn_ Nakagawa, - - Miycko Nakagawa, and Sa'_omi Nakagawa, all single women), which will lnclude land within one RES. NO. 4116 mile cf the exterior boundaries cf the City of Lodi. Community Development Director Schroeder presented a diagram of the area and answered questions as were directed by Courcii. Following discussion, Ccunci- concurred that no action would be taken on this matter. SPECS FOR 3/4 City Manager Glaves presented specifications for a TON STAKE BED 3/4 ton stake bed truck to be used by the gardener TRUCK FOR crew of the Parks Division. PARKS DEPT. APPROVED Councilman Ehrhardt then moved that the specifica- tions for a 3/4 ton stake bed truck for the Parks Division be approved, and that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to advertise for bids thereon. The motion. was seconded by Councilman Pinkerton and carried. Council was apprised by the City Manager that the ORDER TO City had received a request from a property owner ABANDON EASE- to abandon a portion of an easement along the rear MENTS IN property line in Lakewood Unit No. 4 to allow LAKEWOOD, UNIT for the installation of a swimming pool on his NO. 4 property, City Manager Glaves reported that follow- ing a review of the matter, it would appear reasonable to abandon all that portion of unused easement on Lots RES. NO. 4116 No. 198-287 in Lakewood, Unit No. 4. The City has notified the Pacific Telephone Co. , Pacific Gas and Electric Co. , Lodi Cable TV, and :he City's Utility Department. Each agency has indicated that they are not using this portion of the easement nor do they have plans to use it. On motion of Councilman Katrich, Pinkerton second, Council adopted Resolution No, 4116 ordering the abandonment of a portion of the easement in Lakewood, Unit Nc. 4 on Lots 198-287, LEGAL ADVOCACY Citv Attorney Mullen advised the Council that the City COMMITTEE Attorney's Department of the League had formed the "Legal Advocacy Committee", a-,3 "hat this Committee is composed of one representative from, each Division of the League. This Commi .er, �; m., =z% important as its main function is to review all i--iga"!:n in which cites are involved, and then make - rernmendations to other cities as to whether their shDuld or should not participate in the particular case when State-wide interest would warrant such par`.ic_pation. - 15- 281 Minutes of November 5, 1975, continued Mr. Mullen requested that in th„se cases where the request is for the City to join as a friend of the court at no cost or expense, thyt if in his judgment the matter is of sufficient i nteiest to the City, that he have Council's permission to do that; and secondly, Mr. Mullen stated :hat in those cases where expenditures are indicated, he would ask for the Council's approval authorizing him to expend up to $ 150. 00 to $200. 00 in cases Mr. Mullen deemed of sufficient importance. Council discussion followed with questions being presented to the City Attorney and staff regarding this matter. On motion of Councilman Katnich, Hughes second, Council requested notification from the City Attorney on any such matters where the City's name might be used and particularly if any costs are involved. COUNCILMAN Councilman Ehrhardt announced that he would be EHRHARDT TO attending a meeting of the State Transportation ATTEND STATE Committee on November 17, 1975, indicating that TRANSPORTATION he has been a member of the Committee for COMMITTEE several years. Councilman Ehrhardt apprised the MEETING Council of the agenda items slated for this meeting. MAYOR PRO Councilman Hughes stated that some months ago the TEMPORE HUGHES Council had approved City participation in a TO CHAIR N.C. P.A. Development Fund with N.C. P.A. Councilman DEVELOPMENT Hughes stated that he had been selected as Chairman FUND of the Development Fund which will necessitate regular meetings, involving traveling to San Francisco for these meetings. Councilman Hughes indicated that no staff has been established on this and that he has been using staff from the City Manager's office. Councilman Hughes also indicated that there will be some minor expenses associated with administering these funds, and requested Council concurrence, which he received. CITIES & COUNTY Mayor Schaffer reminded the Council of the Cities MEETING 11/13/75 and County meeting to be held November 13, 1975 in Stockton, which will be hosted by San Joaquin County. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 11:00 p.m. by Mayor Schaffer on motion of Council- man Pinkerton, Ehrhardt second. y Attest: ALICE M, REIMCHE City Clerk -16-