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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 19, 1973279 CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LODI CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS December 19, 1973 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lodi was held beginning at 8:00 P.M. , Wednesday, December 19, 1973, in the City Hall Council Chambers. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen - EHRHARDT, KATNICH, PINKERTON, SCHAFFER and HUGHES (Mayor) Absent: Councilmen - None Also present: City Manager Henry Glaves, Assistant City Manager Jerry Glenn, Planning Director James Schroeder, Public Works Director Shelley Jones, and City Attorney Robert Mullen (arrived 8:02 P. M. ) INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilman Ehrhardt. PLEDGE Mayor Hughes led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. MINUTES Councilman Ehrhardt moved that the minutes of December 12, 1973, be approved as written with the following change: Under "Minutes" paragraph 3 to be rewritten to read: "The Mayor then read a letter which he had sent to the Pacific Gas and Electric Company requesting a meeting with them at the earliest possible conveni- ence to discuss the availability of geothermal steam supplies for use by the cities within the Northern California Power Agency and PG&E's willingness to transmit power for the NCPA." The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkerton and carried by unanimous vote. PLANNING COMMISSION The City Manager gave the following report of the Planning Commission meeting of December 17, 1973: AMEND P -D (6) Recommended the approval of the request of Aladdin DISTRICT Real Estate by Mr. James Gerard to amend Planned Development District 0 (P -D(6)) to include the area encompassed by Aladdin Gardens Subdivision Unit #3 which is located on the north side of West Elm Street, east of Lower Sacramento Road. Aladdin Gardens Unit #3 includes (1) a site for a future City of Lodi Fire House; (2) sixteen condo- minium units at 10 units per acre; (3) nineteen single-family lots; (4) ten duplex parcels and (5) three sites for triplexes. me PEI:% Minutes of December 19, 1973, continued The zoning amendment was recommended with the following conditions: a. That the development criteria for the single duplex and triplex lots conform to the require- ments of the R -LD, Low Density Multiple Family Residential District. b. That parking for the condominium, duplexes and triplexes be at a ratio of 1- 1/2 spaces per unit with 1 space per unit covered; and C. That the condominium project conform to the requirements of the Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee. On motion of Councilman Ehrhardt, Schaffer second, the matter was set for public hearing on January 2, 1974. ACTIONS OF The Planning Commission also tookthe following actions INTEREST of interest to the City Council: 1. Approved the Final Environmental Impact Report for Aladdin Gardens Unit #3. 2. Approved the Tentative Subdivision Map of Aladdin Gardens Unit #3 with the following conditions: a. That Carol Court be renamed to the approval of the Planning Director. b. That the pavement width of Ranier Drive be a minimum of 28 feet to provide for two-way traffic and on -street parking. C. That the centerline of Ranier Drive align with the centerline of that street in Joaquin Park and Erich Park Unit#2. d. That the development of this subdivision and the construction of residential units within it be subject to any future policy adopted by the City Council concerning the control of growth. 3. Approved the request of Mary Jane Lynn for a Use Permit to establish an open storage yard for pleasure boats, travel trailers and campers at 11 1 Houston Lane in an area zoned M- 1, Light Industrial. COMMUNICATIONS LODI A VENUE A letter was received from the Lodi Avenue Merchants MERCHANTS ASSOC. Association thanking the Council for making the Public APPRECIATION Works Department and staff available to them in re- gards to the proposed street modification on Lodi Ave. They state that they are in agreement with the proposed street width of 64 feet for Lodi Ave. , but are not in agreement with the proposed "no parking" and center turn lane on Lodi Ave. -2- a Minutes of December 19, 1973, continued They request that no action be taken by the Council on the latter two proposals until after the public hearing which was granted by the Council for January 16, 1974. ROSEVILLE Ccrrespondence was presented from the City of RESOLUTION Roseville which included the following documents: ON FUEL EMBARGO A letter from Councilman Owen R. Waltrip, Jr. , of Roseville presenting to the Mayor and City Council of Roseville a statement regarding the necessity for im- mediate governmental action to alleviate oil shortages and pointed out that the President of the United States had publicly asked for suggestions concerning possible solutions to the energy crises. Also included was a letter directed to the Honorable Richard M. Nixon, President of the United States, including Roseville Resolution No. 73- 119. This is a resolution of the City of Roseville requesting im- mediate legislative action to regulate the oil industry and to fund research and development of alternative fuels. The letter goes on to request the President's support of the principles contained in the resolution. SAN JOAQUIN CO. Mayor Hughes presented a letter from the San Joaquin RABIES VAC. County Health District declaring the San Joaquin CLINIC County as a rabies area as of 12/2/73. The San Joaquin County Health District is requesting the cooperation of all of the citizens of the County in having their dogs vaccinated Vaccination clinics are being set up during the month of January 1974, where your animals can be vaccinated for a fee of $2.00. REQUEST FOR Mayor Hughes read a letter from Nick Dellan, SAFETY PATROL Principal of Lakewood School acknowledging the EQTJIPtfENT efforts of Police Officer Rex Hegwer in providing assistance in training members of the school safety patrol. The letter goes on to request that the City provide Officer Hegwer with a budget whereby pur- chases for safety patrol equipment could be made. The Council directed the Mayor to reply to Mr. Dellan's letter suggesting that the parents' organization of the schools should be encouraged to take an interest in the safety patrol programs at their school and have them develop some means to raise funds to provide the necessary money for this equipment. REPLY FROM Mayor Hughes questioned the City Clerk if a reply P. G. &E. to his letter of November 2 1, 1973, directed to Mr. Peter Lightfoot of the Pacific Gas & Electric Co, had been received. The Mayor was advised that a reply had not been received to date. -3- i4. Minutes of December 19, 1973, continued REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER CLAIMS Claims in the amount of $273, 150.26 were ap- INCREASES proved on the motion of Councilman Ehrhardt, CLASSIFIED Schaffer second. SPECS - The City Manager presented the requested additional 1/2 TON information on specifications for a 1/2 ton pickup for PICKUP the Recreation Department. ACCEPT On the motion of Councilman Ehrhardt, Schaffer ALADDIN GARDENS, second, the Council approved the specifications on UNIT NO. 2 the 1/2 ton pickup for the Recreation Department and authorized the advertising for bids thereon. QUOTA The proposed resolution by Councilman Pinkerton REDUCTIONS on the refusal of Arab countries to export oil to the IN OIL United States was discussed at length. Mayor Hughes then presented a draft of a letter he proposed be sent to the Honorable Richard Nixon, LIBRARY Alan Cranston, John V. Tunney, and John McFall FUNDS on this subject. After considerable discussion, action on this was postponed until the next council meeting. Mayor Hughes and the City Attorney were requested to meet and draft a letter on behalf of the Council conveying its feelings on this subject as brought forth in these discussions for presentation at the next council meeting. SALARY On the motion of Councilman Ehrhardt, Schaffer INCREASES second, the Council adopted Resolution No. 3854 CLASSIFIED adopting a new salary schedule for classified EMPLOYEES personnel, reflecting a 21/6 increase effective January 1, 1974, and increasing the salary for RES. NO. 3854 the Assistant Finance Director position by 10%. ACCEPT The City Manager reported that subdivision im- ALADDIN GARDENS, provements in the Aladdin Gardens, Unit No. 2 UNIT NO. 2 had been completed in accordance with plans and specifications, and itw'as now in order to accept RES. NO. 3859 the streets therein for inclusion in the City street system. On motion of Councilman Schaffer, Katnich second, the Council adopted Res. No. 3859 accepting the streets in Aladdin Gardens, Unit No. 2 subdivision as public streets. LIBRARY The City Manager reported that Library funds from FUNDS the County of San Joaquin had not yet been received although they are expected by December 24, 1973; and therefore requested approval of transferring $20, 000 from the General Fund to the Library fund to cover necessary library expenses. On the motion of Council- man Schaffer, Ehrhardt second, the City Council authorized the transfer of $20, 000 from the General Fund to the Library Fund until funds are received from the County. -4- Minutes of December 19, 1973, continued ENERGY The City Manager reported that the Utility Director CONSERVATION in reviewing electric energy used by the Parks PARKS DEPT, and Recreation Department felt that the Hale Park Tennis Court, Legion Park Tennis Court, Blakely Park Pool, and the Golf Driving Range were areas where replacement of existing lighting with Metal Halide or high-pressure sodium lights would result in saving approximately 65, 300 kwh per year. After Council discussion, the Council concurred that the capital costs involved in the Golf Driving Range project appeared to be too costly for the benefits to be derived therefrom and asked that additional information be provided on this particular project. On the motion of Councilman Schaffer, Pinkerton second, the Council authorized the implementation of the energy conservation projects as outlined at Hale Park Tennis Court, Legion Park Tennis Court, and Blakely Park Pool. CONVERSION OF The City Manager outlined two street light conversion STREET LIGHTS projects that had been planned for the immediate future, however, were not included in this year's budget. The first project consists of converting several series street lights to multiple and then combining two series circuits which would result in the elimination of one 30 kw street light transformer. The estimated cost of this project is $6, 535 and will result in an energy savings of 78, 490 kwh each year. The second project consists of 57 incandescent lights in the Central Avenue, Stockton Street and Garfield Street area to I00 watt mercury vapor. The cost of this work, including the straightening of standards and the installation of an adapter, is $5, 420 and will result in a 2 1, 460 kwh per year savings. On the motion of Councilman Katnich, Schaffer second, the Council approved the priority changes to complete the two street light conversion projects as outlined. ENERGY The Council urged all citizens of Lodi to work together CRISIS during this period of voluntary energy curtailment towards conserving all sources of energy as well as water and stressed that cooperation from each citizen would result in benefits to the entire community. ARTICLE The Council acknowledged the article entitled "Lodi - ON LODI California's other Nine Country" recently appearing in Motorlard, AAA official publication and directed that a letter of appreciation be sent to this publication commending them on this fine article. LIBRARY On motion of Councilman Ehrhardt, Katnich second, SITE the Council voted by' the following vote not to exercise the option to resell property located at Church and Locust Streets back to Mr. Stanley D. Kirst in agree- ment between Stanley D. Kirst and Cleo B. Kirst and the City of Lodi dated December 14, 1972: -5- 284 Minutes of December 19, 1973, continued Ayes - Councilmen - Ehrhardt, Katnich, Pinkerton and Hughes (Mayor) Noes - Councilmen - Schaffer LIBRARY Mayor Hughes directed that City Attorney Mullen BOARD provide the Council with a legal opinion of the City Clerk authority and responsibilities of the Library Board. DATES OF Mayor Hughes reminded the Council of the Labor INTEREST Seminar to be held in San Diego on January 9 - 11, 1974, and encouraged all to attend. The Mayor also noted the Community Development Workshop to be held at the Woodlake Inn in Sacramento, California, on January 31, 1974. Mayor Hughes proposed the reappointment of Robert S. Fuller as Trustee of the Northern San Joaquin County Abatement District Board of Trustees for a 2 -year term to expire on December 31, 1975. REAPPOINTMENT On motion of Councilman Schaffer, Pinkerton second, NSJMAD the Council ratified the reappointment of Robert S. Fuller and directed that a letter of appreciation for his many years of service to the community in this capacity be sent to Mr. Fuller. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:15 P. M. on the motion of Councilman Pinkerton, Schaffer second. ilo Attest: ALICE M. REIMCHE City Clerk ilo