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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - October 17, 1973W. 1 CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LODI CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS October 17, 1973 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lodi was held beginning at 8:00 p.m. , Wednesday, October 17, 1973, in the City Hall Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen - EHRHARDT, KATNICH, SCHAFFER and HUGHES (Mayor) Absent: Councilmen - PINKERTON Also present: City Manager Henry Glaves, Assistant City Manager Jerry Glenn, Public Works Director Shelley Jones, City Attorney Robert Mullen, and Planning Director James B. Schroeder. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilman Ehrhardt. PLEDGE The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was led by Mayor Hughes. MINUTES Upon motion of Councilman Ehrhardt, Katnich second, the Minutes of October 3, 1973, were approved as written and mailed. PUBLIC HEARING PREZONE Mayor Hughes declared that now was the time and I -PA TO C-2 place for the required public hearing to consider C. WENTLAND the recommendation of the Planning Commission S. CHEROKEE LANE to prezone from the County classification of I -PA, Interim Protected Agriculture to the C-2, General ORD. NO. 1019 Commercial District for an approximately 2 -acre INTRODUCED parcel on the east side of South Cherokee Lane approximately 1, 120 feet south of Kettleman Lane. The Planning Director introduced the matter and stated that it conformed to the general plan and that environmental clearance had been accomplished by filling a Negative Declaration. He said the ap- plicant hoped to use the property as a highway oriented travel trailer park. Mr. Charles Wentland, 1601 West Lodi Avenue, was present and spoke in favor of the proposal. There being no other persons in the audience wishing to be heard on the matter, the public portion of the hearing was closed. After Council discussion, Councilman Schaffer moved introduction of Ordinance No. 1019 pre - zoning an approximate 2 -acre parcel on the east side of South Cherokee Lane approximately 1120 feet south of Kettleman Lane to be in the C-2 General Commercial District. The motion was seconded by Councilman Katnich and carried by unanimous vote. 250 Minutes of October 17, 1973, continued PLANNING COMMISSION 2. Approved the request of Resicom Properties, Inc. for a Use Permit to erect a 60 -unit apartment complex on the north side of Century Boulevard approximately 200 feet east of South Hutchins Street in an area zoned P -D (10), Planned Development District No. 10 with certain conditions. Approved the request of Resicom Properties, Inc. for a variance to permit detachment of a building for a 15 -unit apartment complex on the south side of Hale Road, east of Lloyd Street in an area zoned R -HD, Residential High Density District. Recommend approval of the County referred request of Ms. Loretta Scott for a Use Permit to establish a sales and display lot for new and used recreation vehicles and outside stor- age for same on the south side of Kettleman Lane from 552 feet to 662 feet east of Stockton Street southwest of Lodi in an area zoned I -PA, Interim Protected Agriculture. Discussed the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the proposed site for Tokay High School at the southwest corner of Harney Lane and South Hutchins Street (West Lane). 6. Chairman Avery T. Gassin reappointed Ronald B. Thomas and Fred M. Reid to the Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee, said appointments to be for 2 -year terms expiring June 30, 1975. IKE The City Manager gave the following report of the Planning Commission meeting of October 15, 1973: ORDINANCE The Planning Commission recommended that CONTROLLING the City Council adopt an ordinance controlling _.. NOISE noise within the City and forwarded a proposed ordinance reviewed and recommended by the Planning Commission. ACTIONS OF The Planning Commission also took the following INTEREST actions of interest to the City Council: 1. After reviewing a written legal opinion from the City Attorney, the Commission required a 20 -foot wide easement for public access to the Mokelumne River through the Rivergate Mokelumne Subdivision, said easement to be shown on the Final Subdivision Map. 2. Approved the request of Resicom Properties, Inc. for a Use Permit to erect a 60 -unit apartment complex on the north side of Century Boulevard approximately 200 feet east of South Hutchins Street in an area zoned P -D (10), Planned Development District No. 10 with certain conditions. Approved the request of Resicom Properties, Inc. for a variance to permit detachment of a building for a 15 -unit apartment complex on the south side of Hale Road, east of Lloyd Street in an area zoned R -HD, Residential High Density District. Recommend approval of the County referred request of Ms. Loretta Scott for a Use Permit to establish a sales and display lot for new and used recreation vehicles and outside stor- age for same on the south side of Kettleman Lane from 552 feet to 662 feet east of Stockton Street southwest of Lodi in an area zoned I -PA, Interim Protected Agriculture. Discussed the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the proposed site for Tokay High School at the southwest corner of Harney Lane and South Hutchins Street (West Lane). 6. Chairman Avery T. Gassin reappointed Ronald B. Thomas and Fred M. Reid to the Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee, said appointments to be for 2 -year terms expiring June 30, 1975. IKE 257 Minutes of October 17, 1973, continued COMMUNICATIONS AGRICULTURAL Mr. Michael McGrew, Deputy County Counsel, PRESERVE - informed the Council that the Board of Supervisors L. TAMBA of the County of San Joaquin will conduct public hearing at 2:45 p. m. Thursday, November 1, 1973, RES. NO. 3837 to consider establishing an Agricultural Preserve on the Lois A. Tamba property on the south side of Kettleman Lane west of the Woodbridge Irrigation District Canal. On motion of Councilman Katnich, Schaffer second, the Council adopted Resolution No. 3837 opposing the creation of an Agricultural Preserve on the Lois A. Tamba property on Kettleman Lane. LODI SPHERE The Council received notice of the Public Hearing OF INFLUENCE - at 2:00 p. m. , Friday, October 19, 1973, by the LAFCO Local Agency Formation Commission concerning Spheres of Influence for Agencies providing urban services within the City of Lodi and its environs. ABC LICENSE Applications for alcoholic beverage licenses were received as follows: Ronald M. Eayrs and Larry Giminez, The Jersey Lily, 25 North Sacramento Street, person to person transfer, supplemental on -sale beer. 2. Tradewell Stores, Inc. , Prairie Market, 940 East Pine Street, new license, on -sale beer and wine. PUC HEARING The Council received notice from the Public Utilities Commission of prehearing conference at 9:30 a. m. , Monday, November 12, 1973, in San Francisco to consicer the applications of Pacific Gas and Electric Company to increase its rates and charges for gas service, electrical service and steam service pro- vided by the San Francisco Steam Sales Systems. PROPOSITION # 1 The Council was in receipt of a letter from REVENUE CON rROL Mr. Ben H. Lewis, Mayor of the City of Riverside, AND TAX urging the Council to oppose State Proposition #I LIMITATION on the November o, 1973, ballot known as the INITIATIVE Revenue Control and Tax Limitation Initiative. Mayor Hughes asked that discussions of this matter be held later in the session. CITY OF The City Manager read a letter from Mr. H. C. MANTECA Buchanan, Mayor of the City of Manteca, offering HIGHWAY the City the opportunity to participate with Manteca FUNDING in joint action to challenge the acceptance of $1, 000, 000 Mr. Ernest Hahn, developer and contractor, has offered the City of Modesto to hand over to the State Department of Transportation to accelerate the construction of a portion of State Route 132. The City of Manteca contends that the -3- 252 Minutes of October 17, 1973, continued acceptance of these funds will advance the Highway 132 construction at the expense of Highway 120 through Manteca. A After discussion, no action was taken on this matter. COMPLAINTS Mr. Mike Lima, 721 South Sacramento Street, was SO. SACRAMENTO present and voiced his concern about (i) automcbiles — STREET speeding on South Sacramento Street, (2) the con- tinued blockage by trains of the rokay Street cross- ing of the Southern Pacific tracks, and (3) the number of prowlers and trespassers in the neighborhood. PROPOSI TION # 1 Mrs. Darlene Avery, 430 Virginia Avenue, was present and read a statement from the League of Women Voters urging the Council to oppose Proposition No. 1 on the November 6, 1973; ballot. Mrs. Robert B. Nelson, 1045 North Edison Avenue, Stockton, was present and represented the San Joaquin County Coalition to defeat Proposition No. 1. Under discussion, Mayor Hughes and Councilman Schaffer indicated their support for Proposition No. 1 while Councilman Ehrhardt and Councilman Katnich spoke in opposition to it. Upon motion of Councilman Ehrhardt, Katnich second, a Resolution opposing Proposition No. 1, the Revenue Control and Tax Limitation Initiative, was introduced. By voice vote, the Resolution failed to pass by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen - EHRHARDT and KA TNICH Noes: Councilmen - SCHAFFER and HUGHES Absent: Councilmen - PINKERTON REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER CLAIMS Claims in the amount of $561, 366. 72 were ap- proved on motion of Councilman Schaffer, Katnich second. AWARD - COMPACT City Manager Glaves presented bids received for CAR a compact car in the Utilities Department as UTILITIES follows: RES. NO. 3831 Sanborn Chevrolet, Inc. $2,505.87 Geweke Ford $2,635. 11 Weil Motors $2,801. 13 The City Manager recommended that the award be made to the low bidder for the amount of the bid. On motion of Councilman Ehrhardt, Katnich -4- 0 If :25S Minutes of October 17, 1973, continued AWARD - TWO City Manager Glaves presented bids received for COMPACT two compact pickups in the Finance Department as PICKUPS follows: FINANCE Geweke Ford $4,698.24 RES. NO. 3832 Sanborn Chevrolet, Inc. $5,034.34 The City Manager recommended that the award be made to the low bidder for the amount of the bid. second, the Council adopted Resolution No. 3831 awarding the contract .for a compact car in the Utilities Department to Sanborn Chevrolet, Inc. for the amount of the bid. AWARD - The City Manager reported that two bids had been 1/2 TON PICKUP received for a 1/2 ton pickup in the Utilities UTILITIES Department and that neither bid matched the speci- REJECTED fications as published. POLICE On motion of Councilman Katnich, Schaffer second, all bids for the 1/2 ton pickup in the Utilities RES. NO. 3833 Department were rejected and specifications were ordered readvertised. AWARD - TWO City Manager Glaves presented bids received for COMPACT two compact pickups in the Finance Department as PICKUPS follows: FINANCE Geweke Ford $4,698.24 RES. NO. 3832 Sanborn Chevrolet, Inc. $5,034.34 The City Manager recommended that the award be made to the low bidder for the amount of the bid. The City Manager recommended the award be made to the low bidder for the amount of the bid. On motion of Councilman Ehrhardt, Katnich second, the Council adopted Resolution No. 3833 awarding the contract for a medium price car in the Police Department to Geweke Ford for the amount of the bid. AWARD - City Manager Glaves presented bids received for a MEDIUM PRICE CAR medium price car in the Utilities Department as UTILITIES follows: RES. NO: 3834 Courtesy Lincoln Mercury $2,728.80 Geweke Ford $2,765.30 Sanborn Chevrolet, Inc. $3,089.41 -5- On motion of Councilman Katnich, Ehrhardt second, the Council adopted Resolution No. 3832 awarding the contract for two compact trucks in the Finance Department to Geweke Ford for the amount of the bid. AWARD - City Manager Glaves presented bids received for MEDIUM PRICE a medium price car in the Police Department as CAR follows: POLICE Geweke Ford $3,241.48 RES. NO. 3833 Sanborn Chevrolet, Inc. $3,247. 53 Swearingen- Jentoft $3,278.72 (Buick Apollo) Swearingen- Jentoft $3,291.03 (Oldsmobile Omega) Weil Motors $3,341.08 The City Manager recommended the award be made to the low bidder for the amount of the bid. On motion of Councilman Ehrhardt, Katnich second, the Council adopted Resolution No. 3833 awarding the contract for a medium price car in the Police Department to Geweke Ford for the amount of the bid. AWARD - City Manager Glaves presented bids received for a MEDIUM PRICE CAR medium price car in the Utilities Department as UTILITIES follows: RES. NO: 3834 Courtesy Lincoln Mercury $2,728.80 Geweke Ford $2,765.30 Sanborn Chevrolet, Inc. $3,089.41 -5- -254 Minutes of October 17, 1973, continued The City Manager recommended that the award be made to the low bidder for the amount of the bid. On motion of Councilman Schaffer, Ehrhardt second, the Council adopted Resolution No. 3834 awarding the contract for a medium price car in the Utilities Department to Courtesy Lincoln Mercury for the amount of the bid. _ SPECS - HALE Mr. George Haight, c/o Haight and Morris Archi- PARK CENTER tects, 315 West Pine Street, was present to discuss RENOVATION the specifications for the renovation of the Hale Park Center (formerly Boy Scout Center). He said that this phase of development includes the remodeling of the restrooms and the addition of a new entrance. Mr. Haight stated that the estimated cost of the project was $27, 000 which did not include architect's fees. The City Manager and City Attorney recommended the specifications be changed so (1) that City crews were not responsible for demolition or similar work and (2) that the inclusion of fire retardent paint be to the discretion of the City Manager. On motion of Councilman Schaffer, Ehrhardt second, the Council then approved specifications for the remodeling of the Hale Park Center with the modifi- cations as recommended by the staff and authorized advertising for bids thereon. ARCHITECT The Commission for Recreation and Parks recom- KOFU PARK mended that the City Council retain the architectural TENNIS COURTS firm of Haight and Morris to design six tennis courts for Kofu Park in the amount of $1950 for the entire project. On motion of Councilman Schaffer, Katnich second, the City Council approved retaining the architectural firm of Haight and Morris to design six tennis courts in the amount of $1950 and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City. SUBSTITUTE The City Manager stated that the 1973-74 Budget CARPETS FOR contains funds to construct partitions in the Re - PARTITIONS creation Department which would provide more privacy for the various persons working in the building. He stated that by constructing partial partitions enough money could be saved to install carpeting which would further decrease the noise in the building. On motion of Councilman Ehrhardt, Katnich second, the City Council approved using a portion of the funds budgeted to erect partitions in the Recreation Depart- ment for the installation of carpeting. ACCEPT On motion of Councilman Schaffer, Ehrhardt second, SUBDIVISION the Council accepted the subdivision paving as com- PAVING plete and directed the Public Works Director to file the Notice of Completion on the project. -6- 25t Minutes of October 17, 1973, continued RIGHT-OF-WAY The City Manager recommended that the City ACQUISITION - Council approve the acquisition of a 4- 1/2 foot W. LODI AVE. wide strip of land belonging to Willard and FESSLER Mildred Fessler at the northwest corner cf West Lodi Avenue and South Rose Street for the amount of $1, 100 which was the appraised value of the property. On motion of Councilman Schaffer, Katnich second, the City Council approved the right-of-way agreement between Willard and Mildred Fessler and the City of Lodi for acquisition of property along West Lodi Avenue west of South Rose Street and authorized the City Manager to sign the agreement on behalf of the City. RIGHT-OF-WAY The City Manager recommended that the City Council ACQUISITION approve the acquisition for the amount of $2500 of 60 KV LINE the following right-of-ways from Mr. Henry G. H. EILERS Eilers: (1) for the 60 KV overhead line along his north property line adjacent to the Woods School between Lilac Street and Lower Sacramento Road and (2) for a 12 KV underground line adjacent to DEMOLITION the northside of West Turner Road between Lilac 324- 1/Z LOUIE AVE. Street and Lower Sacramento Road. On motion of Councilman Ehrhardt, Schaffer second, the Council approved the right-of-way agreement between Mr. Henry G. Eilers and the City of Lodi as described above and authorized the City Manager to sign the agreement on behalf of the City. UTILITY POLE Mayor Hughes stated that a utility pole located at RELOCATION the northwest corner of Lower Sacramento Road and West Turner Road might prove to be hazardous to the motoring public in its present location. On motion of Councilman Ehrhardt, Schaffer second, the Council instructed the City Manage: to investi- gate and report on this matter. DEMOLITION The City Attorney reported that the City Council on 324- 1/Z LOUIE AVE. June Z 1, 1972, had ordered the removal of an unsafe building at 324- 1/2 Louie Avenue and that since RES. NO. 3835 the City had been unable to locate the owners of the building, the Chief Building Inspector had ordered the work done at a bid price of $450 plus incidental expenses of $39.32. He recommended that the City Council set a public hearing to assess the costs to the property owner. On motion of Councilman Schaffer, Ehrhardt second, the Council adopted Resolution No. 3835 fixing the time and place for hearing the report of the Chief Building Inspector and setting assessment for property at 324- 1/2 Louie Avenue. -7- 256 Minutes of October 17, 1973, continued AMEND 'Phe City Manager recommended that the City's MUTUAL AID Mutual Aid Fire Protection Agreement be amended FIRE PROTECTION to permit the Fire Chief to respond to a mutual aid AGREEMENT call directly rather than first calling the City Manager. RES. NO. 3836 On motion of Councilman Ehrhardt, Schaffer second, the Council adopted Resolution No. 3836 which amends the Mutual Day to Day Fire Pro- tection Agreement to permit the Fire Chief to determine the extent of aid to be furnished and authorized the City Manager to sign the agreement on behalf of the City. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business to be brought before the City Council, Mayor Hughes declared the session adjourned at 10:00 p.m. -8- % Zi Attest JA S B. CHROEDER Deputy City Clerk