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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 21, 1974-� 50 CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LODI CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 21, 1974 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lodi was held beginning at 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 2 1, 1974, in the City Hall Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen - EHRHARDT, HUGHES, SCHAFFER and PINKERTON (Mayor) Absent: Councilmen - KATNICH Also Present: Assistant City Manager Jerry Glenn, City Attorney Robert Mullen, Planning Director Jim Schroeder, and Public Works Director Shelley Jones INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilman Ehrhardt PLEDGE Mayor Pinkerton led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Schaffer, Hughes second, the minutes of July 31, 1974 were approved as written and mailed. On motion of Councilman Ehrhardt, Schaffer second, the minutes of August 7, 1974 were approved as written and mailed. PUBLIC HEARINGS WILLOW AVENUE Notice thereof having been mailed to the SANITARY SEWER property owners and also published and posted ASSESSMENT DISTRICT in accordance with law, the Mayor called for CONFIRMED the public hearing on the assessment for the Willow Avenue Sanitary Sewer Assessment District. There was no one in the audience RES. NO. 3968 wishing to speak on the matter, and the public portion of the hearing was closed. On motion of Councilman Schaffer, Ehrhardt second, the Council adopted Resolution No. 3968 confirming the assessment for the Willow -Avenue Sanitary Sewer Assessment District. PEACH STREET Notice thereof having been mailed to the property SANITARY SEWER owners and also published and posted in accord - ASSESSMENT DISTRICT ance with law, the Mayor called for the public CONFIRMED ME I M hearing on the assessment for the Peach Street Sanitary Sewer Assessment District. There was no one in the audience wishing to RES. NO. 3969 speak on the matter, and the public portion of the hearing was closed. On motion of Council- man Ehrhardt, Schaffer second, the Council adopted Resolution No. 3969 confirming the assessment for the Peach Street Sanitary Sewer Assessment District. ANNEX NEUHARTH- Notice thereof having been published in accord - WEST ADDITION ance with law and affidavits of publication and mailing being on file in the office of the City ORD. NO. 1040 Clerk, Mayor Pinkerton called for the public hearing on the proposed annexation of the Neuharth -West Addition. There was no one in the audience who wished to speak for or against the annexation and no communications concerning the matter. The public portion of the hearing was closed. On motion of Councilman Schaffer, Ehrhardt second, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 1040 annexing the Neuharth -West Addition to the City of Lodi. PLANNING COMMISSION The Assistant City Manager gave the following report of the Planning Commission meeting of August 12, 1974. The Planning Commission recommended that Planned Development District No. 5 (P -U- 5) be amended to encompass the area included in Lots 33 and 34 of the Revised Map of the Rivergate- AMEND PD -5 Mokelumne Subdivision; that the residential DISTRICT density for those two parcels be 8 units per acre; and that Parcel "C" - the man-made lagoons, be placed in the F -P, (Floodplain) Zoning Classifi- cation. On motion of Councilman Schaffer, Ehrhardt second, the Council set the matter for public hearing on September 18, 1974. ACTIONS OF INTEREST The Planning Commission also took the following actions of interest to the City Council: 1. Determined that an approximate 13 acre site bounded by West Turner Road, North Sacramento Street, Louie Avenue, and North Church Street should remain in the C -S Commercial Shopping Center District. RPM 452 Minutes of August 21, 1974, continued In connection with this item Mr. William Miller, Big Valley Mortgage Investors Corporation presented documentation to the Planning Commission which indicated that both Farmers Markets of Sacramento and T. G. & Y. Stores had agreed to lease space in the shopping center proposed for this location. Z. Approved the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the single-family portion of the Rivergate-Mokelumne Subdivision on the North side of West Turner Road at North Church Street. 3. Conditionally approved the Revised Tentative Maps for the Rivergate-Mokelumne Subdivisi6n. This subdivision as now approved provides lots f or 32 single-family homes and 191 condominium units. This subdivision had been previously approved for 50 single-family units and 269 apartments. 4. Extended for 6 months the Use Permit for live music and dancing at The Happening, 212 West Kettlenjan Lane in an area zoned C -S Commercial Shopping District. 5. Submitted comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report on amendments to the County Gen- eral Plan at Collierville. • These comments reiterated the City's long standing opposition to further urbanization in agricultural areas and pointed out that its Collierville General Plan already contained sufficient area for additional expansion. COMMUNICATIONS CLAIM A Claim was presented for fire damage filed on behalf of Charles F. Bailey, 11300 E. Tokay Colony Road, Lodi, California, in the amount of $7, 136. 00. On motion of Councilman Schaffer, Hughes second, the Council rejected the claim and referred it to the City's agent of record. ABC LICENSE An application for Alcoholic Beverage License was received from Elmer Ehrlich - new license, On Sale Beer and Wine - Public Premises for the "Playboy", 7 South Sacramento Street, Lodi, California PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Pinkerton proposed the following appoint- & LIBRARY BOARD ments to the Planning Commission and the Library APPOINTMENTS Board and asked the Council's concurrence. -3- <453 Minutes of August 21, 1974, continued Planning Commission (4 year terms to expire June 30, 1978) Mr. Herman F. Daniels Mr. Ted Katzakian _Library Board (3 year terms to expire June 30, 1977) Dr. W. J. Coffield Mr. L. W. Verne Howen On motion of Councilman Schaffer, Ehrhardt second, the Council concurred in these appoint- ments. ANITA MIRAMONTES INTRODUCED Mayor Pinkerton introduced Anita Miramontes, who is running for the office of Public Adminis- trator, who was in the audience. COUNCILMAN HUGHES Mayor Pinkerton appointed Councilman Hughes & SCHAFFER and Councilman Schaffer to serve on a joint APPOINTED TO JOINT School Board/Council Committee designated to SCHOOL BOARD/ look into problems of the "greater" Lodi District. COUNCIL COMMITTEES PORT OF STOCKTON City Attorney Robert Mullen reported that at the last meeting, the Council had asked whether or not the City of Lodi was in the Port of Stockton district, the Council being concerned about taxation. Mr. Mullen stated that he had checked with the County Assessor and the County Auditor on this matter, and they report that the City of Lodi is not embraced within the boundaries of the Port of Stockton, so any tax rate increase of any type levied by the Port of Stockton will not affect the citizens of Lodi. KINGDON AIRPORT Councilman Ehrhardt reported that at the Council's direction he and Councilman Hughes had met with Mr. Robert Burns, Aviation Consultant, State of California, Department of 'Transportation, relative to the potential use of the Kingdon Airport. Mr. Burns gave both Councilman Hughes and Ehrhardt a substantial amount of literature to study and analyze and pointed out the value to the City of an airport such as Kingdon. Mr. Burns asked to meet with Councilmen Ehrhardt and Hughes in the future after they have had an opportunity to analyze the information received. -4- 454 Minutes of August 21, 1974, continued WATER CONSERVATION Assistant City Manager Glenn presented to NOTICE ON UTILITY the Council a diagram of a printout which BILLING will be appearing on utility bills going to all residents of the City of Lodi reminding them to conserve water and of their designated watering days. Councilman Ehrhardt commented that this came about as a result of a citizen's request because of the citizen's concern for water conservation. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER CLAIMS Claims in the amount of $42 1,263. 68 were approved on motion of Councilman Ehrhardt, Schaffer second. AWARD - LODI Assistant City Manager Terry Glenn presented AVENUE STORM DRAIN the only bid received for "Lodi Avenue Storm Drain" - Kelly Street to 700' east of Cluff Avenue as follows: RES. NO. 3970 Valley Irrigation Company $38, 890. 00 It was determined that the bid was a reasonable bid, and the Assistant City Manager recommended that the award be made. On motion of Councilman Schaffer, Ehrhardt second, the Council adopted Resolution No. 3970 awarding the contract to Valley Irrigation Company for the "Lodi Avenue Storm Drain" - Kelly Street to 700' east of Cluff Avenue for the amount of the bid. PLANS 8c SPECIFICA- Plans and specifications for the Beckman Park TIOI�613ECKMAN PARK Sprinkler System and Turfing were presented by SPRINKLER SYSTEM the Assistant City Manager. On motion of & TURFING Councilman Ehrhardt, Schaffer second, the Council approved the plans and specifications for the "Beckman Park Sprinkler System and Turfing" and authorized the City Clerk to advertise for bids thereon. REIMBURSEMENT FOR Assistant City Manager Glenn reported that in INSTALLATION OF 1973, the City constructed sanitary sewer lines SANITARY SEWER on Kelly Street, Pine Street and Cluff Avenue LINES ON KELLY ST., which will serve as sanitary sewers for abutting PINE ST.& CLUFF AVE, properties along these streets. The City is eligible for reimbursement under Ordinance No. 1013 for installation of sanitary sewer lines on Kelly Street, Pine Street, and Cluff Avenue. RES. NO. 3971 Councilman Schaffer moved for adoption of Resolution No. 3971 calling for reimbursement -5- 4°5.5 Minutes of August 2 i, 1974, continued to the City of Lodi for installation of sanitary sewer lines on Kelly Street, Pine Street, and Cluff Avenue. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hughes and carried. REIMBURSEMENT Mr. Glenn reported to the Council that in 1973 the FOR INSTALLATION City of Lodi constructed 498 feet of 10 -inch OF A WATER MAIN IN water line on S. Church Street in order to loop THE 1900 BLOCK OF the system and provide a second means of supply S. CHURCH STREET for The Vineyard and English Oaks Subdivisions. RES. NO. 3973 The line was constructed in Church Street across fhe front of I 1 parcels, which are in the process of annexing to the City. Work has been completed RES. NO. 3972 by City crews and the City is eligible for reim- bursement on this installation as outlined in Ordinance No. 1012. On motion of Councilman Schaffer, Ehrhardt second, the Council adopted Resolution No. 3972 calling for reimbursement to the City of Lodi for installation of a water main in the 1900 block of South Church Street. REIMBURSEMENT FOR Assistant City Manager Glenn also reported to the INSTALLATION OF A Council that the City of Lodi constructed a water WATER MAIN IN main in Century Blvd. from Ham Lane to Well 16. CENTURY BLVD. FROM The City- of Lodi is the property owner on the south THEW. I. CANAL TO side of the street at Beckman Park. The City is HANf LANE eligible for reimbursement for that portion covering Library Construction Fund the Stanlee Beckman property north of Century RES. NO. 3973 Boulevard between Ham Lane and the Woodbridge Irrigation Canal in accordance with Ordinance No. 1012. On motion of Councilman Schaffer, Ehrhardt second, the Council adopted Resolution No. 3973 calling for reimbursement to the City of Lodi for installation of a water main in Century Boulevard from the Woodbridge Irrigation Canal to Ham Lane. 1974-75 TAX RATE The Assistant City Manager presented to the Council the following recommendation proposing fixing the tax rate for fiscal year 1974-75 as follows: RES. NO. 3974 General Fund $0.98 Pension Fund $0.20 Storm Drain Fund $0.20 Library Fund $0.20 Library Construction Fund $0.10 $1.68 Councilman Ehrhardt moved the adoption of Resolution No. 3974 fixing the tax rate for fiscal year 1974-75 at $1. 68 as proposed by the Assistant City Manager. 'The motion was seconded by Councilman Schaffer and carried. -6- 45b Minutes of August 21, 1974, continued 1974-75 CAPITAL Assistant City Manager Glenn presented the IMPROVEMENT & proposed 1974-75 Capital Improvement and UTILITY OUTLAY Utility Outlay Budget for Council review. BUDGET ORD. NO. I041 The Council reviewed and discussed the proposed budget. On motion of Councilman Ehrhardt, Schaffer second, the Council intro- duced Ordinance No. 1041 adopting the Capital Improvement and Utility Outlay Budget for the City of Lodi for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1974, and ending June 30, 1975, as presented. SANITARY LANDFILL The Assistant City Manager presented a EXPENDITURE REPORT detailed Sanitary Landfill Expenditure Report for FOR 1973-74 1973-74. The report reflects expenditures during that time period at $119, 358. 99 and total revenue collected for the same period at $ 139, 991. 95, revenue exceeding expenditures by $20, 632. 96. Mr. Glenn reminded the Council that 65%6 of this revenue is due San Joaquin County pursuant to the City's understanding with the County Board of Supervisors. On motion of Councilman Ehrhardt, Hughes second, the Sanitary Landfill Expenditure Report for 1973- 74 was accepted as presented. MEMORANDUM OF Following introduction on the matter by Assistant UNDERSTANDING- City Manager Jerry Glenn, on motion of Councilman IBEW Ehrhardt, Schaffer second, the Council accepted the terms and conditions of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Lodi and the employees of the Utility Department, represented by IBEW, Local No. 1245. RESOLUTION ESTAB- The Assistant City Manager reported that the LISHING COMPENSATION Memorandum of Understanding with I. B. E. W. FOR UTILITY EM- provides for an across the board 7% pay increase PLOYEES effective July 1, 1974 for all employees of the Utility Department who are represented by I. B. E. W. In addition, it provides for an additional 2. 5716 in- crease on July 1, 1974 and January 1, 1975 for the electrical technician classification. Further, a RES. NO. 3975 3% across the board pay increase, effective February 1, 1975 will be granted to all employees of the Utility Department who are represented by I. B. E. W. Three positions - Assistant Utility Supervisor, Electrical Engineer, and Utility Supervisor are not represented by 1. B. E. W. and it is requested that these three positions also be grantec a 7% and 3% salary increase, effective July 1, 1974 and February 1, 1975, respectively. On motion of Councilman Hughes, Ehrhardt second, the Council adopted Resolution No. 3975 providing for- -7- 457 Minutes of August 21, 1974, continued OCJP MAKES GRANT The Assistant City Manager reported to the Council AWARD OF FUNDS that the Office of Criminal Justice Planning has TO CITY made a grant award of funds to the City of Lodi for its project entitled, "Information Needs Formatted Organizationally" submitted by the Lodi Police Department. RECESS The Mayor declared a three-minute recess and the Council reconvened at 9:55 P.M. -8- 1) Across the board 7%6 pay increase effective July 1, 1974 for all employees of the Utility Department represented by I. B. E. W. 2) An additional increase of 2. 5%6 for the electrical technician classification on July 1, 1974 and January 1, 1975. 3) Salary increase of 71/6 effective July 1, 1974 to the Assistant Utility Supervisor, Electrical Engineer, and Utility Supervisor. 4) Across the board 3°16 pay increase effective February I, 1975 for all employees of the Utility Department represented by 1. B. E. W. and also to the three positions in that Department not represented by I. B. E. W. APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF MEDICAL INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR ALL On motion of Councilman Schaffer, Ehrhardt EMPLOYEES second, the Council adopted Resolution No. 3976 rescinding Resolution No. 3952 and approving payment of medical insurance premiums for all RES. NO. 3976 employees not to exceed $26.44 per month, effective July 1, 1974; also approving payment of contribution by the City of Lodi of $ 16. 00 per month to dependent medical insurance premiums for all full time classified and unclassified employees, effective July 1, 1974. SPECS FOR ONE Assistant City Manager Glenn presented 21/28/35 MVA specifications for the purchase of one 2V28135 MVA SUBSTATION TRANS- substation transformer to be installed at the new FORMER APPROVED Henning Substation. This transformer is needed to provide sufficient 60- 12 kv transformer capacity, maintain voltage drops in the southern portion of the City at acceptable levels, and to eliminate existing circuit overloads. On motion of Councilman Ehrhardt, Hughes second, the Council approved the specifications for one 2 1/28/35 MVA substation transformer for Henning Substation and authorized the City Clerk to advertise for bids thereon. OCJP MAKES GRANT The Assistant City Manager reported to the Council AWARD OF FUNDS that the Office of Criminal Justice Planning has TO CITY made a grant award of funds to the City of Lodi for its project entitled, "Information Needs Formatted Organizationally" submitted by the Lodi Police Department. RECESS The Mayor declared a three-minute recess and the Council reconvened at 9:55 P.M. -8- 458 Minutes of August 21, 1974, continued ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Ehrhardt, Hughes second, the Meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:00 P. M. to Tuesday, September 3, 1974 at 7:00 P.M. to receive the official canvass of the returns of the Special Referendum Election held August 27, 1974 and to declare the results of the election. -9- Attest: ALICE M. REIMCHE City Clerk -9-