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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 18, 1974472 CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LODI CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEPTEMBER 18, 1974 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lodi was held beginning at 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 18, 1974, in the City Hall Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen - EHRHARDT, HUGHES, KATNICH, and PINKERTON (Mayor) Absent: Councilmen - SCHAFFER Also present: City Manager Gla -.-es, Assistant City .Manager Glenn, City Attorney Mullen, Planning Director Schroeder, and Public Works Director 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 Ehrhardt, Katnich second, the minutes of September 3, 1974 were approved as written and mailed. On motion of Councilman Katnich, Ehrhardt second, the minutes of September 4, 1974 were approved as written and mailed. RESOLUTION OF !Mayor Pinkerton presented a Resolution of APPRECIATION Appreciation to Dr. W. J. Coffield for his many years DR.W.J.COFFIELD of service to the community as a Trustee of the Library Board of Trustees. Dr. Coffield had tendered his resignation from the Library Board effective September 11, 1974. SENIOR SERVICE Mrs. Mary Godfrey, 1310 S. Washington, Lodi AGENCY PROGRAM`_ addressed the Council concerning the Senior Service -Agezcy and explained in detail the Agency's weekly lunch program for senior citizens concluding her presentation by stating that the program was about to enter into a new grant year and requesting that the Council write a letter of support for the program to Dr. J. M. Stubblebine, Director, Office on Aging, 455 Capitol Miall, Suite 700, Sacramento, California. Mrs. Godfrey added that individuals wishing to write letters supporting the program should address their letters to Mr. Ken Swinford, Title 7 Manager, YS -D Capitol Mall, Suite 500, Sacramento, California. I� Minutes of September 18, 1974, continued 473 3 Following discussion by the Council, with questions being directed to Mrs. Godfrey, Councilman Katnich and Ehrhardt agreed to visit a Senior Service Agency luncheon to review the program, Or. motion of Councilman Katnich, Hughes second, the Council agreed to direct a letter of support for the program to Dr. Stubblebine following the review of the program by Councilmen Ehrhardt and Katnich. PUBLIC HEARINGS There being no persons in the audience wishing to speak on the matter, the public portion of the hearing was closed. After Council discussion, Councilman Ehrhardt moved the introduction of Ordinance No. 1044 - An Ordinance Amending the Official District Map of the City of Lodi and Thereby Amending the Planned -Development District 5 (P -D(5) to Encompass the Area Included in Lots 33 and 34 of the Revised Map of the Rivergate- Mokelumne Subdivision, that the Residential Density for those 2 Parcels be 8 Units per Acre; and that Parcel "C", the Man—Made Lagoons, be placed in the F -P (Flood -Plain) Zoning Classification. The motion was seconded by Councilman Katnich and carried.- PLANNING arried. PLANNING COMMISSION The City Manager gave the following report of the Planning Commission meeting of September 16, 1974: ACTIONS OF 1. Determined that a Zoning Hardship did not exist INTEREST and denied the request of Mr. Foscoe Collier for Variances ( 1) to reduce required rear yard from 7- 1/2 feet to 3 feet; (2) to reduce the required side yard from 5 feet to 3- 1/2 feet; (3) to reduce the required lot area from 5000 -square feet to 4794 -square feet; (4) to reduce the required lot width from 50 feet to 47 feet.and (5) to reduce the required off-street parking from 3 spaces to 1 space to permit the creation of a duplex unit from an existing single-family dwelling and detached garage with kitchen at 500 Hilborn Street in an area zoned R -MD, Medium Density -2- Notice thereof having been published in accordance with law and affidavit of publication and mailing being on AMEND P -D(5) file in the office of the City Clerk, the Mayor called & PLACE PARCEL for the public hearing to consider the recommendation 1N F -P ZONE of the City Planning Commission that Planned Develop- ment District No. 5 (P -D(5) be amended to encompass the area included in Lots 33 and 34 of the revised map of the Rive rgate-Mokelumne Subdivision, that the resi- dential density for those two parcels be 8 units per acre; and that parcel "C", the man-made lagoons, be placed in the F -P (Flood -Plain) zoning classification. ORD. NO. 1044 Planning Director James Schroeder presented the INTRODUCED matter to the Council. There being no persons in the audience wishing to speak on the matter, the public portion of the hearing was closed. After Council discussion, Councilman Ehrhardt moved the introduction of Ordinance No. 1044 - An Ordinance Amending the Official District Map of the City of Lodi and Thereby Amending the Planned -Development District 5 (P -D(5) to Encompass the Area Included in Lots 33 and 34 of the Revised Map of the Rivergate- Mokelumne Subdivision, that the Residential Density for those 2 Parcels be 8 Units per Acre; and that Parcel "C", the Man—Made Lagoons, be placed in the F -P (Flood -Plain) Zoning Classification. The motion was seconded by Councilman Katnich and carried.- PLANNING arried. PLANNING COMMISSION The City Manager gave the following report of the Planning Commission meeting of September 16, 1974: ACTIONS OF 1. Determined that a Zoning Hardship did not exist INTEREST and denied the request of Mr. Foscoe Collier for Variances ( 1) to reduce required rear yard from 7- 1/2 feet to 3 feet; (2) to reduce the required side yard from 5 feet to 3- 1/2 feet; (3) to reduce the required lot area from 5000 -square feet to 4794 -square feet; (4) to reduce the required lot width from 50 feet to 47 feet.and (5) to reduce the required off-street parking from 3 spaces to 1 space to permit the creation of a duplex unit from an existing single-family dwelling and detached garage with kitchen at 500 Hilborn Street in an area zoned R -MD, Medium Density -2- 474 Minutes of September 18, 1974, continued IbLultiple Family Residential. 2. Set a Public Hearing for 7:30 P. M. , Monday, November 25, 1974 to consider recommending the amendment of the Lane Use Element of the Lodi General Plan by designating the area bounded by East Lodi Avenue, the Central California Traction Company right-of-way, East Kettleman Lane and Beckman Road as industrial and ordered the Planning staff to prepare an Environmental Impact Report on this proposed amendment. 3. Set a Public Hearing for 7.:30 P. M. , Monday, November 25, 1974 to consider recommending the amendment to the Land Use Element of the Lodi General Plan by designating a portion of the area adjacent to the Lodi Community Hospital at West Vine Street and Lower Sacramento Road for _ commercial -professional purposes and ordered the Planning staff to prepare an Environmental Impact Report on this proposed amendment. 4. Recommended that the San Joaquin County Board of Zoning Adjustment approve the request of Cherokee Memorial Park by Memorial Park Development Association, Inc. for a Use Permit to construct an addition to an existing mausoleum, and a crypt addition to an existing pump building at the northwest corner of Harney Lane and Beckman Road. COMMUNICATIONS ABC License An application for Alcoholic Beverage License was received for Andrew O. and Mary Ann Trudeau, Hurych's Market, 433 N. Church Street, Lodi, California - Off Sale Beer and Wine - person to person transfer from Elvira and Richard M. Hurych. CLAIMS A Claim was presented on behalf of C. Leland Hall, 6112 Portsmouth Place, Stockton, California for fire damage in the amount of $ 10, 455. 04. On motion of Councilman Ehrhardt, Hughes second, the claim was rejected by the Council and referred to the City's Agent of Record. A Claim was presented for fire damage filed on behalf of Jeune Rott, 7575 Live Oak Road, Lodi in the amount of $20,269.75. On motion of Councilman Katnich, Ehrhardt second, the Council rejected the claim and referred it to the City's Agent of Record. A Claim for personal injuries was presented on behalf of Juanita Shaw in the amount of $ 15, 000. 00, plus funds unknown to claimant at this time. On Motion of Councilman Ehrhardt, Hughes second, the claim was rejected by -the Council and referred to the City's Agent of Record. -3- 475 Minutes of September 18, :974, continued CARE OF IMPOUNDED Councilman Ehrhardt reported that apparently ANIMALS those persons complaining about the lack of care of animals in the City pound over holiday weekends Were not cognizant of the facts, as provisions are made for the proper care and treatment of impounded animals at all times including holiday weekends.. PROPOSITION 17 City Manager Glaves reported that he had re- ceived several requests for the Council to take a position on Proposition 17, which would place two separate portions of the Stanislaus into the State's Wild and Scenic River System; a 9 -mile Whitewater stretch and 55 miles of meandering stream terminating at the river's junction with the San Joaquin River, stating that this would have some very definite implications in this area. Following discussion cn the matter, Council concluded that a group expression should be made on this at the October 3, 1974 Central Valley Division, League of California Cities quarterly dinner to be held in Turlock. The Council asked Mr. Glaves to apprize the Executive Committee that we wish this topic to be aired at that time. COMPLAINT -MRS. City Manager Glaves reported that staff had checked FLORENCE MOORE into the complaints voiced by Mrs. Florence Moore, 747 S. Central Avenue, Lodi regarding a duplex owned by Oscar Hess, which faces on Maple Street and is located behind the Moore property. Mr. Glaves stated that basically the problem is a "people problem"; however, the following action has been taken to alleviate various area of complaint by Mrs. Moore: 1. Complaint of open garbage cans has been referred to the Health Department. Removal proceedings have been initiated on the apparent abandoned Pontiac vehicle. 3. Extra traffic patrol has been directed for the area in an attempt to alleviate the reported traffic problems. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER REPORT -PUBLIC Mr. Paul Mellon, Transportation Planner, San TRANSIT PLAN FOR Joaquin COG, Mr. Joe Goodman, and Dr. Steve S. J. COUNTY Hockaday, presented a report to the Council on the '*Development of a Public Transit Plan for San Joaquin County" and incorporated in their presenta- t'_en maps, diagrams and working papers of the proposed plan for the Council's scrutiny. Following -4- 476 N1+nu*.es of September 18, 1974, continued presentation of the report, Mr. Mellon, Mr. Goodman, and Dr. Hockaday answered questions regarding the presentation as presented by the Council. RECESS Mayor Pinkerton declared a five-minute recess, and the Council reconvened at 10:05 P.M. AWARD-T.V. The City Manager presented the only bid received CAMERAS €: RELATED for T. V. cameras and other related equipment for EQUIP. FOR POLICE the Public Safety Building as follows: DEPARTMENT Consolidated Technological Services/Moron RES. NO. 3979 Incorporated 516,441. 72 The City Manager stated that he felt the bid vas reasonable, and his recommendation would be that the award be made. On motion of Councilman Katnich, Ehrhardt second, the Council adopted Resolution 3979 awarding the contract to Consolidated Technological Services/ I'vioxon Incorporated in the amount of $ 16, 441. 72. AWARD -BECKMAN City Manager Glaves presented the bids received PARK TURFING & for the Beckman Park Turfing and Sprinklers as SPRINKLERS follows: RES. NO. 3980 Bidder Amount John Birges $65, 100.00 Brosmers Contracting $67,700-00 Albert M. Biehl $69,667.00 Hand do Hawkins $76,558.00 Central Valley Landscape $77,568.00 Takehara Landscape $78,800.00 PJC Landscaping $85,420.00 Talini Landscaping $87,860.00 Binotto-Villasenor $99,460.00 The City .Manager recommended the award be made to the low bidder John BLrges for the amount of the bid - $65, 100. 00. On motion of Councilman Ehrhardt, Hughes second, the Council adopted Resolution No. 3980 awarding the contract for Beckman Park Turfing and Sprinklers to John Birges for the amount of the bid. BIDS FOR GAS AND City Attorney Robert Mullen informed the Council OIL LEASE that because of Standard Oil Company's objection to Section 6 of the City of Lodi Resolution 3959 inviting bids for an oil and gas lease, it would be in order for the Council to take the following action: -5- 177 NIinu*.es of September 18, 1974, continued (a) Adoption of a resolution rescinding- Resolution escindingResolution No. 3959. (b; Approval of a new resolution inviting bids for an oil and gas lease to be opened and publicly declared by the CountA at 8:00 P, M. on October 16, 1974. City Attorney Mullen also informed the Council that Standard Oil had indicated its willingness to pay for the publishing costs involved in publishing Resolution 3959, which costs are in the amount of $ 134. 34. RES, NO. 3981 On motion of Councilman Hughes, Ehrhardt second, the Counc_1 adopted Resolution No. 3981 rescinding Resolution 3959. RES. NO. 3982 Councilman Ehrhardt then moved for adoption of Resolution 3982 inviting bids for an oil and gas lease to be opened and publicly declared by the Council at 8:00 P. 1.1. on October 16, 1974, The motion was seconded by Councilman Katnich and carried. ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM The City Manager presented the Assessment PARK ST. ST. LIGHT- Diagram for Park Street Street Lighting District ING DISTRICT for Council approval. On motion of Councilman Ehrhardt, Katnich second, the Council adopted Resolution No. 3983 approving the Assessment RES. NO. 3983 Diagram for Park Street Street Lighting District. SAI,,I EL D. SALAS City- Manager Glaves reported that Mr. James W. PARK Malcolm, a principal in the firm of Creative Planning and Management, Inc. had been inter- viewed by the City Manager, the Recreation Director, and the Director of Public Works. A proposal has been submitted by Creative Planning and Management, Inc. for a Land Use Master Plan and partial working drawings for the Samuel D. Salas Park icorner of Century Bl. -d. and Stockton Strees). The proposal as submitted is in three phases: Phase 1 to analyze the existing conditions; Phase II a development of the Land L se Master Plan (the recreation features of Salas Park; and Phase III the partial working drawings that will establish the grading plan and plant lists for the park. The work is to be done on an actual cost basis with Creative Planning and Management, Inc. estimate for Phase I and II to be $4, 500 and Phase III to be $2, 200, for a total cost of $6, 700. 00 to perform the work. On motion of Councilman Katnich, Ehrhardt second, the Council authorized the employing of the firm of Creati.-re Planning and Management, Inc. for Minutes of September 18, 1974, continued developing a Land Use Master Plan and partial working drawings for the Samuel D. Salas Park at a cost not to exceed $6, 700. 00. PLANS & SPECS. The City 'Manager presented the plans and CITY HALL specifications as prepared by Arlie D. Preszler, REMODEL IV Architect, for remodeling the City Hall, Phase IV. The area involved is the first floor of the City Hall, west of the lobby. On motion of Councilman. Katnich, Ehrhardt second, the Council approved the plans and specifications for City Hall Remodeling, Phase IV and authorized the City Clerk to advertise for bids. PLANS & SPECS. City tanager Glaves presented t^.e plans and HENNING SUB- specifications for Henning Substation improvements, STATION IMPROVE- consisting of site development work, including curb, MENTS gutter, sidewalk, street paving, and site improve- ments consisting of grading, sprinkler system, storm drains, screen wall and fencing. Councilman Ehrhardt moved that the plans and specifications for Henning Substation improvements be approved as presented and that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids thereon. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hughes and carried. The City Manager presented specifications for a Gang Turf Mower for use by the Parks and Recreation Department. Following discussion, on motion of Councilman SPECS. FOR GANG Ehrhardt, Hughes second, the Council approved the TURF MOWER specifications for a Gang Turf Nlower for the Parks and Recreation Department, and authorized the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bads thereon. The City Manager presented specifications for 800 SPECIFICATIONS tons of asphalt material to be used during the ASPHALT MATERIAL second quarter of fiscal 1974-75 (October, November, and December 1974). The bids are to contain three prices; cost per ton F. O. B. , cost per ton delivered to stockpile within the City, and cost per ton delivered to the paving machine. On motion of Councilman Ehrhardt, Katnich second, the City Council approved the specifications for asphalt material for the second quarter of fiscal year 1974-75 and authorized the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids. City- Manager Glaves informed the Council that at the time Fire Station 3 was advertised for bids, the structural plan check had not been completed. The plan check determined some additional structural requirements are needed to meet seismic loads on ,_a hese tower. These changes essentially involve enlarging the footings and placing more steel in both the fcon- d.6 and in the concrete block, and will be at a cost o:: 8 io. 00. - " 479 �,.l:nutes of September 18, 1974, continued FIRE STATION 3 Following discussion, Councilman Ehrhardt CHANGE ORDER moved that the Council approve Change Order �O, I APPROVED No. 1 for Fire Station 3 in. the amount of $2, 810. 00. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hughes and carried. ELM & SACRAMENTO City Manager Glaves reported that the Southern ST. PARKING LOT Pacific Company had increased the annual rental RENTAL INCREASE for the parking lot at Elm and Sacramento Streets BY S. P. CO, from 5485.00 to $650.00 per year, a sum which is based upon the "taxes on the property. A discussion on the matter followed with the Council expressing its concern of the unsightly appearance of this lot. Councilman Ehrhardt then moved that the Council approve the increase in the lease agreement between the Southern Pacific Company and the City- of Lodi for rental of the parking lot at Elm and Sacramento Streets, whereby the City agrees to pay an annual rental of $650. 00 to the Southern Pacific Co. for this lot. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hughes and carried. REPEALING ORD. ORDINANCE NO. 1043 - entitled, "AN ORDINANCE 1002 & EN}ACTING A REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1002 OF THE CITY NEW ORD. ESTABLISH- OF LODI AND ENACTING A NEW ORDINANCE ING RATES FOR SALE ESTABLISHING RATES FOR THE SALE OF OF ELECTRIC . ELECTRIC ENERGY BY THE CITY OF LODI AND ENERGY BY CITY DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN URGENCY NIEASURE" having been introduced at a regular meeting on September 4, 1974, was brought up for ORD. NO. 1043 passage on motion of Councilman Ehrhardt amending ADOPTED the date shown in Section 11 from September 23, 197.4 to September 24, 1974. The motion was seconded by Councilman Katnich. Second reading was omitted after reading by title, and the ordinance was then passed, adopted, and ordered to print by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen - EHRHARDT, HUGHES, KATNICH, and PINKERTON Noes: Councilmen - None :absent: Councilmen - Schaffer LIBRARY BOARD :Mayor Pinkerton proposed the following appointment APPOINTMENT to the Library Board of Trustees and asked the Council's concurrence: Mrs. Paul Van Steenberge On metier. of Councilman Ehrhardt, Hughes second, the Countil concurred with the appointment of Mrs. Van Steenberge to the Library Board of Trustees. -8- •:6 Minutes of September 18, i974, continued FIRE HAZARDS Councilman Ehrhardt urged citizens to report areas of hazardous grass accumulation to the Fire Marshal pointing cut that all it takes is a telephone call to the Fire Marshal, and the Fire Department will act promptly to alleviate the hazardous situation. LODI LAKE Councilman Hughes questioned staff as to what had EXPANSION been done in regard to the barriers constructed PROPERTY along the levee at the Lodi Lake Expansion property of which citizens had voiced their disapproval to the Council. City Manager Glaves reported that the following ,mplementa-.ions had been taken by .he City to correct the areas of complaint regarding this property. 1. Gates have been removed. ?. Wooden barriers have been installed to prevent movement of vehicular traffic from traversing this levee area. 3. Park personnel are now patrolling this area on a daily basis. BICYCLE SAFETY Councilman Katnich complimented Officer Rex PROGRAM Hegwer and the Lodi Police Department on its APPLAUDED fine bicycle safety program, and applauded the young people of our community for the safe manner in which they are riding their bicycles. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:54 P. Vii. on motion of Councilman Katnich, Ehrhardt second. ism Attest: ALICE N1. REINICHE City Clerk