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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 16, 1974292 CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LODI CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS January 16, 1974 A regular meeting of the City Council of Lodi was held beginning at 8:00 p. M. , on Wednesday, January 16, 1974, in the City Hall Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen - EHRHARDT, KATNICH, SCHAFFER, PINKERTON, and HUGHES (Mayor) Absent: Councilmen. - None Also present: City Manager Henry Glaves, Assistant City Manager Jerry Glenn, City Attorney Robert Mullen, Planning Director James Schroeder, and Public Works Director Shelley Jones. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilman Ehrhardt. PLEDGE Mayor Hughes led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Pinkerton, Katnich second, the minutes o° January 2, 1974, were approved as written and mailed. CITIZENS Mr. Robert W. Schulenburg, who had recently sub - ADVISORY mitted his resignation from the Citizens Advisory COMMITTEE Committee of the Advisory Planning Association to which the Council had appointed him on June 22, 1972, was in the audience and was asked to come forward. The Council publicly thanked Mr. Schulenburg for his dedicated service to the com- munity in this capacity. PUBLIC HEARINGS PROPOSED STREET Notice thereof having been published and posted WORK ON in accordance with law and affidavits of publi- LODI AVENUE AND cation being on file in the office of the City S. HUTCHINS Clerk, Mayor Hughes called for hearing on the request of the Lodi Avenue Merchants Association pertaining to the established and proposed street work on Lodi Avenue and South Hutchins Street. The following persons were present and spoke on the matter: Mr. Larry Schalo, 730 W. Lodi Ave. , Lodi, stated that he feels the center turn lane is wasted space, which causes confusion; and feels that traffic flow on Lodi Ave. has not increased as was predicted. tor. James McCarty, 811 Dianna Drive, Lodi, feels that without, the Council's help, some Lodi Ave. merchants won't stay in business. Mr. McCarty presented varicus exhibits pertaining -I- 2911E, Minutes of January 16, 1974, continued to traffic flow, reported accidents, traffic volume 1953- 1973, etc. Mr. McCarty feels that there can be compatibility between small retail business, the motoring public, and streets with a traffic volume considerably higher than Lodi Ave. , and requested the Council direct the City Manager to implement the following: 1. Widen Lodi Ave. from California Street to Ham Lane to a width which will ade- quately serve the motoring public and preserve the business and residential development on this avenue. 2. Retain all on -street parking on Lodi Ave. , including the on -street parking between California and Pleasant Streets. 3. Use striping exclusively to indicate in- structions to the motorists. 4. Eliminate left -turn lanes and pockets, but employ left turn signals where necessary. 5. Remove all concrete medians from the intersection of Lodi Ave. and Hutchins Street. Mr. Mike Whiting, 500 W. Lodi Ave., Lodi, pre- sented a slide presentation showing some of the problems that have been encountered with the left- hand turning lanes and the divider strip. Mr. Riney Bender, 305 W. Lodi Ave., Lodi, con- curred with the project implementations as outlined by previous speakers, and suggested that the entire project be completed at one time rather than dividing the work into two separate projects. Mr. Leroy Carney, 233 S. Fairmont, Lodi, pled for the preservation of the greatest amount of exist- ing lawns, trees, and walks now proposed to be eliminated by this project, and states, if the project progresses as proposed, it will make his home almost intenable and impossible to sell. Mr. Jack Chappell, 231 S. Avena, Lodi, requested consideration be given to lanes of less than 12' widths, which would enable him to save two wells, dressing rooms, and the kitchenette at his swim- ming club. Mr. Frank Wolfe, Executive Manager of the Lodi District Chamber of Commerce read a letter from the Lodi District Chamber of Commerce and signed by C. Robert Breckenridge, D. D. S. , President, stating that the Board unanimously adopted a resolution including the following recommendations: 2 -294 Minutes of January 16, 1974, continued 1. The Lodi District Chamber of Commerce supports the widening of Lodi Avenue. 2. The Lodi District Chamber of Commerce recom- mends that the City adopt a spirit of moderation and compromise in this project. 3. The Lodi District Chamber of Commerce recom- mends the use of striping and or reflectors in- stead of any further center curbs. 4. The Lodi District Chamber of Commerce recom- mends that the City plan for four lanes of traffic on Lodi Avenue without a center lane for turning except where deemed absolutely necessary for safe movement of vehicles. 5. The Lodi District Chamber of Commerce recom- mends the continued use of on -street parking with the possible exception of short turning lanes at vital intersections where the elimination of parking would be necessary. 6. The Lodi District Chamber of Commerce recom- mends the elimination of existing concrete barriers or portions thereof where feasible. 7. The Lodi District Chamber of Commerce recom- mends that consideration be given to pedestrian safety on the sidewalks. Mr. Jim Culbertson, 641 N. Pacific Ave., Lodi, ex- pressed the hope that the Council would consider very carefully some alternates before the Council adopts the "ideal" plan as presented by the Public Works Dept. Mr. Robert Hunnell, 115 N. Orange Street, Lodi, stated that his business records indicate a drop in business from the very first day the project com- menced and stressed that the businessmen on Lodi Ave. are at the mercy of the Council. Dr. C. Robert Breckenridge, 201 S. Avena, Lodi, stressed that our nation is one built on compromise and asked that the Council give serious consideration to the various suggestions which had been offered. Mr. Howard Blewett, 902-904 W. Lodi Ave., Lodi, concurred with the recommendation of the Lodi District Chamber of Commerce. There being no other persons wishing to speak on the matter, the public portion of the hearing was closed. The Council stressed that no decision would be reached until the points raised could be evaluated and promised a decision would be forthcoming only after an indepth review of the project had been completed. -3- Minutes of January 16, 1974, continued RECESS The Mayor declared a five-minute recess and the Council reconvened at 10:10 P.M. PLANNING COMMISSION The City Manager gave the following report of the Planning Commission meeting of January 14, 1974. REZONE PARCEL Recommended the approval of the request of Mr. LOCATED AT THE Morgan D. Howell, A.I.A., on behalf of the San SOUTHWEST Francisco -Hawaii Development Company and Mr. CORNER OF Stewart C. Adams, Attorney at Law on behalf of S. HAM LANE & the Estate of Ada L. Hutchins for a change in zoning W. LODI AVE. of an approximately 47 -acre parcel located at the southwest corner of South Ham Lane and West Lodi Avenue from the R- 1, Single -Family Residential District to P -D(11), Planned Development District No. lI with the following conditions: a. That the density of 12. 3 units per gross residential acre as proposed by the developer be approved with the following breakdown: 440 apartment units; 12 units in fourplexes; 32 units in duplexes and 32 single family units; b. That a 5 -acre commercial -professional site at the southeast corner of South Ham Lane and West Tokay Street be approved with the con- dition that it conform to the zoning requirements of the C -P, Commercial -Professional District; C. That all apartment development conform to the site, setback and coverage limitations of the R -GA, Garden Apartment Residential District; d. That the development of the lots designated for duplexes and fourplexes conform to the site, setback and coverage limitations of the R -LD, Low Density lvfultiple-Family Residential District; e. That parking for all units, except single-family residential be at the ratio of 1- 1/2 spaces per unit with one space per unit covered; f. That landscaping and automated sprinkler systems be provided for all areas except sites for single- family dwellings to the approval of the Public Works Director; g. That on-site lighting be to the approval of the Public Works Director and the Police Chief; h. That all on-site driveways and parking facilities be in conformance to the standards adopted by the Planning Commission; i. That the timing for the over-all development be jointly approved by the City Public Works Director, the developer's consulting engineer and the State Water Quality Control Board; -4- Wi A Minutes of January 16, 1974, continued This condition was recommended to insure that the White Slough Water Quality Control Plant would not be overburdened before completion of its next phase of development in the 1975-77 time frame. That the final site plan be subject to the approval of the Site Plan and Architectural Control Com- mittee and the City's Fire and Police Chief; k. That the single-family portion of the development be included as part of the first phase of develop- ment. On motion of Councilman Ehrhardt, Schaffer second, the matter was set for public hearing on February 6, 1974. ACTIONS OF The Planning Commission also took the following INTEREST actions of interest to the City Council: Certified the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Vintage Greens Subdivision and Planned Development District No. 11 (P -D(11)) which cover an approximately 47 -acre parcel at the southwest corner of South Ham Lane and West Lodi Avenue and determined that the project will have no significant environmental impact. 2. Approved the Tentative Map for the Vintage Greens Subdivision, an approximately 47 -acre subdivision comprised of 440 apartment units; 12 fourplex units; 32 duplex units; 36 single-family units and a 5 -acre commercial -professional site, said sub- division located at the southwest corner of direst Lodi Avenue and South Ham Lane with the follow- ing conditions: a. That the alignment for Tokay Street follow the Adopted Specific Plan for that street and that the width of the street be increased from 55 feet to 64 feet between South Ham Lane and the first street easterly of Virginia Avenue; b. That the first street easterly of Virginia Avenue have a right-of-way of 55 feet; C. That all street names within the development be to the approval of the Planning Director; d. That public utility easements be provided as required by the City of Lodi and the various utility companies; e. That the Master Drainage Fee for this develop- ment shall be $1750 per gross acre; f. That all final development plans conform to all requirements of the City of Lodi. -5- Minutes of January 16, 1974, continued Approved the request of R. W. Siegfried and Associates, Consulting Engineers, to extend the expiration date of the Tentative Subdivision Map of the Vineyard Subdivision at the north- east corner of South Hutchins Street and Harney Lane from January 31, 1974, to January 31, 1975, as provided in the City's Subdivision Ordinance with the requirement that the Master Drainage Fee for this development shall be $1750 per gross acre. Instructed the Planning Director to offer the following comments on the Preliminary Environ- mental Impact Report on the Woodbridge Golf and Country Club's request to rezone 88.7 acres from the GA- 1, General Agricultural District - One Acre Minimum to the RA -20, Residential District: a. That based on long-standing City policy, the Planning Commission had always opposed any action which would permit or promote urban development on the north side of the Mokelumne River, and That since the basin plan for sanitary sewage disposal as promulgated by the State and Regional Water Ouality Control Boards might require the City to someday accept the process- ing responsibility for the sewage emanating from development north of the Mokelumne River, the City should have some cortrol of the future development of the area. 5. Set a Special Meeting for Monday, January 2 1, 1974, to consider recommendations to the City Council to accomplish the requirements of the State of California that the City's General Plan and Zoning Ordinance be in conformity. COMMUNICATIONS SUPPLEMENTAL A copy of a letter directed to the Stockton East Water WATER District by the Calaveras County Water District was received stating that the Calaveras County Water District believes the Stockton East Water District is unduly alarmed regarding the pressing need for supplemental water. All of the water referred to by the Stockton East Water District, in a previous letter, is now, and for several years, has been ap- propriated. A substantial part of the water is under valid and subsisting permits from the California State Water Resources Control Board, to this District. Calaveras County Water District is using these per- mits as the basis for the construction of the Calaveras County Development programs. The Calaveras County Water District is anxious and willing to discuss water use under its existing per- mits with any and all interested parties. -6- S: Minutes of January 16, 1974, continued LODI AVENUE A letter was received from Lucile R. Olson, 736 S. WIDENING Crescent Street, Lodi, expressing her disapproval PROJECT of the installation of concrete divider strips at Lodi Avenue and Hutchins. A letter was received from Mr, and Mrs. J. G. Merkel, 220 S. Sunset Drive, Lodi, suggesting that Lodi Avenue be made a one-way street. Mr. and Mrs. Merkel asked why, with the widening of Lodi Avenue and taking some resident's front yards completely away, is an apartment building being allowed to be constructed right up to the street, BUS SERVICE A letter was received from Mieda H. Gorton and Mayme Jenkins, 412- 1/2 Eden Street, Lodi, request- ing that the Council give serious consideration to - providing bus service to the citizens of Lodi, and went on to say that with the current fuel service, it is difficult to impose on others for transportation. ABC LICENSE An application for Alcoholic Beverage License was received from Linda L. and Richard J. Sanchez of "The Happening, " Z 12 W. Kettleman Lane, Lodi. This is a new license - On Sale Beer and Wine - Public Premises. AB 594 A letter was received from A ssemblyman Julian C. SOFT DRINK Dixon, 63rd District stating that he and several of CONTAINERS his colleagues have introduced legislation (AB 594) requiring a minimum refund on all beer and soft drink containers sold in California after 1/ 1/75. The bill would also ban any metal beverage con- tainers so designed that part of the container is detachable without the aid of a can opener. Assemblyman Dixon is seeking the Council's support on this bill, AB 882 A letter was received from Clifford C. Wisdom, LAFCO Chairman of San Joaquin County Local Agency REPRESENTATION Formation Commission to which he had enclosed a copy of AB 882 (Knox) - Mandating Special District Representation on LAFCO, Mr, Wisdom advised that the Commission voted unanimously to oppose AB 882, because it would arbitrarily subject all areas of the State to its provisions, regardless of whether the results would be beneficial or detri- mental for different localities. Mr. Wisdom asked that the Council consider the bill and inform the San Joaquin County Local Agency Formation Commission Executive Officer of the Council's position onthis bill. On motion of Councilman Ehrhardt, Schaffer second, the Council voted unanimously to oppose AB 882 and directed the City Clerk to inform the San Joaquin County Local Agency Formation Commission Executive Officer of the Council's action. W Minutes of January 16, 1974, continued I-5 PERIPHERAL Mayor Hughes announced that the third and final CANAL meeting of the I-5 Peripheral Canal tie-in is going to be held on January 17, 1974, at 7:30 P. M. at the Delta College Campus Library. Both sides of the issue will be presented. Assemblyman Doug Carter will be the moderator. JUNIOR Mayor Hughes reported that the last 4 days of this ACHIEVEMENT month have been designated as National Junior WEEK Achievement Week, and because we have an active JANUARY 28 - Junior Achievement group in our community, feels FEB. 3, 1974 it would be proper to recognize them with a Proclam- ation proclaiming January 28 through February 3, 1974, as "Junior Achievement Week. " BUS SERVICE Councilman Ehrhardt reported that he had called -on Lillian Gosney, 509 Tamarack, Lodi, discussing with her the need for some type of bus service in the community. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER CLAIMS Claims in the amount of $1, 037, 061. 43 were ap- proved on motion of Councilman Schaffer, Katnich second. AUTHORIZE The City Manager reported that bids had been re - PURCHASE OF ceived for six police patrol vehicles as follows: CARS FROM STATE Geweke Ford Less Trade $21, 168.20 Lease Proposal $228.53 per mo. RES. NO. 3863 Courtesy Lincoln - Mercury Less Trade $24,745.00 Lease Proposal $235.84 per mo. The City Manager reported that the dash area of the Ford Custom 500 on which Geweke Ford's bid was presented is so constructed that the police emergency and radio equipment could not be properly installed. On the lease proposal, for each mile over 45, 000 during the 18 months per car, there would be an ad- ditional eight cents per mile cost with the Geweke offer; Courtesy Lincoln Motors had no penalty through 68, 000 miles to the car. We would have to carry added insurance costing approximately $3, 000 and pay all maintenance and operation. The City Manager reported that California Highway Patrol Class A, Special Service vehicles could be purchased from the Department of General Services of the State of California at a cost that would exceed the Geweke offer by $29.27 per unit. Councilman Ehrhardt moved the bids received for the six police patrol vehicles be rejected and that the Council adopt Resolution No, 3863 authorizing the purchase of six California Highway Patrol Class A, -8- 300 SPECS ONE POLICE VEHICLE 1/2 TON PICKUP FOR RECREATION DE PT. PARK STREET STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT RES. NO. 3864 RES. NO. 3865 Minutes of January 16, 1974, continued Special Service vehicles from the Dept., of General Services of the State of California, The motion was seconded by Councilman Schaifer and carried by unanimous vote. The City Manager presented specifications for a standard sedan for the Police Dept. On motion of Councilman Ehrhardt, Schaffer second, the Council approved specifications for a standard sedan and authorized advertising for bids thereon. The City Manager reported that only one bid had been received for the 1/2 ton pickup for the Recreation and Parks Dept, as follows: Courtesy Lincoln Mercury $3801 The City Manager recommended rejecting the bid and readvertising for bids thereon. On motion of Councilman Katnich, Ehrhardt second, the Council rejected the bid and authorized the re - advertising for bids thereon. A petition was presented for installation of street lights on Park Street between Crescent Avenue and Hutchins Street, The petition was certified by the City Clerk to contain signatures of owners of more than 60% of the property described in the petition. The petitioners waived the investigation provided for by the "Special Assessment, Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931" in connection with the installation. Plans and specifications for the proposed district were also presented. On motion of Councilman Katnich, Schaffer second, the Council adopted Resolution No. 3864 adopting the plans and specifications for the Park Street Street Lighting District. On motion of Councilman Pinkerton, Schaffer second, the Council adopted Resolution No. 3865 stating the Council's intention to form the Park Street Street Lighting District and setting the public hearing thereon for February 20, 1974. SPECS - The City Manager presented the plans and specs for DOWNTOWN "Downtown Underground District 1, " stating that UNDERGROUND this is the first phase of the undergrounding of the DISTRICT 1 downtown area, "Downtown Underground District 1" is the area bounded by Lodi Avenue, Church Street, Walnut Street and Sacramento Street, On motion of Councilman Katnich, Pinkerton second, the Council approved the plans and specifications for "Downtown Underground District 1" and authorized advertising for bids thereon, RIGHT OF The City Manager reported that negotiations had WAY ACQUISITION - been concluded ;with Ivlr, K. L. Lobaugh for a right- LOBAUGH ADDITION of -way acquisition for property located on Lower Sacramento Road for 60 KV line. The City Attorney -9- 30] Minutes of January 16, 1974, continued affirmed that an agreement had been reached with Mr. Lobaugh in the amount of $2700 for the property we required, and recommend approval by the Council on the right-of-way acquisition and authorization for the City Manager to execute the agreement on be- half of the City. On motion of Councilman Schaffer, Katnich second, the Council approved the right-of-way agreement between Mr. K. L, Lobaugh and the City of Lodi for property located on Lower Sacramento Road and authorized the City Manager to execute the agree- ment on behalf of the City, ANNEXATION The City Manager reported that the Government NON-CONTIGUOUS Code provides for annexation of nen-contiguous ter - TERRITORY ritory owned by the City to the limit of 100 acres. Descriptions for the annexation of a portion of the RES. NO. 3866 White Slough property have been prepared. Upon annexation of this property, the City will be relieved of a portion of the ad valorem tax pre- sently being paid on this site, and the City Manager recommended authorization for execution of petition for annexation of 99.8 acres - White Slough Water Pollution Control Plant. On motion of Councilman Pinkerton, Schaffer second, the Council adopted Resolution No. 3866 authorizing the execution of petition for annexation of 99. 8 acres of non-contiguous territory - White Slough Water Pollution Control Plant to the City of Lodi. ABOLISH The City Manager recommended that the classification DISPATCHER -CLERK of Dispatcher -Clerk be abolished by City Council CLASSIFICATION resolution, in that by previous action of the Council, new classifications for the Dispatcher -Clerk -Jailer RES. NO. 3867 (Matron) and Fire Dispatcher were established. On motion of Councilman Katnich, Ehrhardt second, the Council adopted Resolution No. 3867 abolishing the position of Dispatcher -Clerk. SALARY INCREASE On reccrrimendation of the City Manager, a motion ASST CITY was made by Councilman Schaffer, Katnich second, MANAGER to increase the salary of the Assistant City Manager Jerry Glenn from $1575 per month to $ 162 5 per month effective 1/ i/74. The motion carried. MUNICIPAL The City Manager presented a list of consolidated ELECTION precincts, polling places, and election officers MARCH 5, 1974 for the General Municipal Election to be held March 5, 1974, as prepared by the San Joaquin RES. NO. 3868 County Office of County Clerk - Registration - Election Division. The City- Council, on met'_on of Councilman Schaffer, Pinkerton second, adopted Resolution No. 3868 designating precincts and polling places and appointing election workers fcr the General Municipal Election to be held Tuesday, :March 5, 1974. 802 ORDINANCES !Minutes of January 16, 1974, continued REZONE ALADDIN ORDINANCE NO, 1020, entitled, "AMENDING GARDENS THE OFFICIAL DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY SUBDIVISION OF LODI AND THEREBY REZONING A 10. 9 UNIT NO. 3 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE TO P -D (6) OF WEST ELM STREET, EAST OF LONER SACRAMENTO ROAD DESIGNATED AS ALADDIN ORD. NO. 1020 GARDENS SUBDIVISION UNIT NO. 3 TO BE IN ADOPTED THE P -D (6), PLANNED -DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 6" having been introduced at a regular meeting on January 2, 1974, was brought up for passage on motion of Councilman Schaffer, Ehrhardt second. Second reading was omitted after reading by title, and the ordinance was then passed, adopted and ordered to print by the follow= ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen - EHRHARDT, KATNICH, PINKERTON, SCHAFFER, and HUGHES Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None INTRODUCTION Mr. Claves introduced to the Council Mr. James Hubbart, who is a new reporter for the Stockton Record. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 11:00 P.M. on motion of Councilman Ehrhardt, Katnich second. /n 411�kR (GccG'2, Attest: ALICE M. REIMCHE City Clerk