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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 21, 1971M CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LODI CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS JULY 21, 1971 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lodi was held beginning at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July Z1, 1971 in the City Hall Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen - EHRHARDT, HUGHES, KIRSTEN, SCHAFFER and KA TNICH (Mayor) Absent: Councilmen - None 2. Mr. Charles Stearns, 1165 South School Street. 3. Mrs. E. H. Wilson, 1001 South School Street. 4. Mr. Reinhold Bender, 1124 South School Street. 5. Mr. Bill Jaeger, 924 South Church Street. 6. Mr. Ray Nakabayashi, 10 West Park Street. 7. Mrs. Lela Hane, 1100 South School Street. 8. Mr. Stanley Pokert, 1015 South School Street. - 1- Also present: City Manager Glaves, City Attorney Mullen, Planning Director Schroeder and Public Works Director Jones. PLEDGE Mayor Katnich led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. PUBLIC HEARINGS APPEAL - Notice thereof having been published in accordance LODI FAB with law, Mayor Katnich called for the public USE PERMIT hearing on the appeal of Mr. E. H. Wilson of the Planning Commission's decision in granting a Use Permit to Lodi Fab Industries, Inc., to establish an employees' and visitors' parking lot on the east side of South School Street between Sierra Vista Place and Park Street. Planning Director Schroeder introduced the matter and pointed out that the Use Permit had been granted for the parking lot subject to certain conditions. The following persons spoke in favor of the appeal: 1. Mrs. Marguerite Foster, 1021 South School. Street. 2. Mr. Charles Stearns, 1165 South School Street. 3. Mrs. E. H. Wilson, 1001 South School Street. 4. Mr. Reinhold Bender, 1124 South School Street. 5. Mr. Bill Jaeger, 924 South Church Street. 6. Mr. Ray Nakabayashi, 10 West Park Street. 7. Mrs. Lela Hane, 1100 South School Street. 8. Mr. Stanley Pokert, 1015 South School Street. - 1- Minutes of July 21, 1971 continued Also speaking concerning the matter was Mr. Philip Clasen, 906 Virginia Avenue, operator of the Tokay Trailer Park at 1235 South Sacramento Street. He felt the installation of the parking lot might help to remove some of the parked cars from the street. Speaking in opposition was Mr. M. K. (Bill) Eriksen, Chief Engineer of Lodi Fab Industries, Inc. He explained that his firm was in need of additional parking space and the parking lot would help to eliminate this problem. There being no other persons in the audience wishing to speak on the matter, the public portion of the hearing was closed. After con- siderable discussion oy the Council, the appeal of Mr. Wilson was denied on motion of Councilman Kirsten, Hughes second. The Council then directed the City Manager to look into the problem of the public right of way being used for storage space by Lodi Fab Industries as claimed by the residents of that area, and to correct this situation if it exists. APPEAL - Notice thereof having been published in accordance LODI FAB with law, Mayor Katnich called for the public hearing on the appeal of Mr. M. K. (Bill) Eriksen of the Lodi Fab Industries, Inc., of a condition imposed by the Planning Commission in granting a Use Permit to establish a parking lot on the east side of South School Street between Sierra Vista Place and Park Street. Planning Director Schroeder introduced the matter, stating that Mr. Eriksen of Lodi Fab Industries, Inc., had objected to a condition imposed by the Planning Commission which provided for a 20 - foot residential setback. Mr. Schroeder felt this requirement essential if the residential atmosphere is to be maintained. He said if the lot were developed as proposed by Lodi Fab, it would have the appearance of a commercial or industrial area and would create a situation the neighbors are opposed to. Mr. W. K. (Bill) Eriksen stated his firm had objected to the 20 -foot setback because it would remove several additional parking spaces which could be provided in the parking lot. Speaking in opposition to the appeal were Mrs. Marguerite Foster, 1021 South School Street; Mr. Barry Hane, 1100 South School Street; and Mr. Charles Stearns, 1165 South School Street. -2- 297 Minutes of July 21, 1971 continued There being no other persons in the audience wishing to speak on the matter, the public portion of the hearing was closed. After discussion, the Council, on motion of Councilman Schaffer, Ehrhardt second, denied the appeal of Mr. Eriksen on behalf of Lodi Fab Industries, Inc. On motion of Councilman Schaffer, Ehrhardt second, the Council then instructed the Public Works Director to proceed with ordering the installation of curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements at the northeast corner of Park and South School Streets. This work is to be done in conjunction with the parking lot installation. Mrs. Foster asked the Council of there was a City ordinance regulating- noise within the City limits. She suggested an ordinance which would require soundproofing of industrial buildings or ceasing of operation at a certain hour. PLANNING COMMISSION The City Manager gave the following report of the Planning Commission meeting of July 12, 1971: SPECIFIC PLAN - The Planning Commission approved and recommended E. LOCKEFORD to the City Council a Specific Plan for the future STREET development of East Lockeford Street between North Washington Street and North Cherokee Lane. On motion of Councilman Schaffer, Kirsten second, the matter was set for public hearing on August 18, 1971. SPECIFIC PLAN - The Planning Commission approved and recommended S. HUTCHINS ST. a Specific Plan for the future development of South Hutchins Street between West Kettleman Lane and Harney Lane. On motion of Councilman Kirsten, Schaffer second, the matter was set for public hearing on August 18, 1971. OF INTEREST The Planning Commission also took the following actions of interest to the City Council: 1. Denied the request of Mr. Donald Perman for a change in zoning from the M-2, Heavy - Industrial District to the R -HD, High Density Multiple -Family Residential District for a portion of Lot 5, Block 2, Beckman Tract; Lot 12, Beckman Tract; and the West 72.8 feet of Lot 13, Beckman Tract. -3- T. Minutes of July 21, 1971 continued 2. Reset for Public Hearing on October 11, I971 the consideration of a Specific Plan for a north -south collector street - major street system in the area bounded by the Mokelumne River, the Central Traction Company main line, Harney Lane and the U.S. 50 Freeway. 3. Instructed the Staff to do research and prepare a report outlining other cities' approaches to R -LD and P -D zoning. 4. Approved with certain conditions the request of Western Republic Corporation for a Use Permit to establish a mobilehome park as Phase I of P-1)(3), Planned Development District No. 3 located at the northwest corner of East Turner Road and U.S. 50-99. 5. Approved the request of the Lodi Church of Christ for a Variance to increase the maximum permitted sign area for a church bulletin board from 20 square feet to 45 square feet and to decrease the minimum distance from the property line for a church bulletin board from 10 feet to 5 1/2 feet to permit said bulletin board to remain after May, 1973 at 600 South Ham Lane in an area zoned R -GA, Residential -Garden Apartment District. 6. Set for Public Hearing on July 26, 1971 the request of Mrs. Edna Stafford for a change in zoning from the R-2, Single -Family Residential District to the R -MD, Medium Density Multiple -Family Residential District for Lot 24 (except the south 3 feet), Lakeside Park (819 James Street). 7. Recommended approval of the County Referred request of Eddie and Albert Wisner for a Variance to permit an undersized parcel in a land division at the northwest corner of Willow Avenue ana Cochran Road, southwest of Lodi. COMMUNICATIONS ABC LICENSE An application for Alcoholic Beverage License was received from Luis F. Vasquez, Silver Saddle Saloon, 23-25 North Sacramento Street, person- to-person transfer, on -sale beer, public premises. APPRECIATION A letter was read from Mrs. Virginia Hoskins, Secretary, Lodi Union Council Parent Teachers' Association, expressing appreciation to the Council for its action concerning street improvements made in Lawrence Ranch Tract. -4- Ma Minutes of July 21, 1971 continued REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER CLAIMS Claims in the amount of $54,484.35 were approved on motion of Councilman Hughes, Schaffer second. AWARD - Bids were presented for the Kofu Park and KOFU PARK & Municipal Service Center parking lot improvements MSC PARKING as follows: LOT IMPROVEMENTS R.C. &E. , Inc. $ 39,281. 19 RES. NO. 3529 T & T Trucking, Inc. 39, 457.05 Claude C. Wood Company 42, 239.35 Teichert Construction 44, 855.20 The City Manager recommended the contract be awarded to the low bidder. On motion of Council- man Schaffer, Hughes second, the Council adopted Resolution No. 3529 awarding the contract for the Kofu Park and Municipal Service Center parking lot improvements to R.C. &E. , Inc. for a total of $39,281. 19. AWARD - The City Manager also presented the following LAUREL AVE, bids received for the Laurel Avenue curb, gutter IMPROVEMENTS and sidewalk improvements: RES. NO. 3530 Fred Brown & Son $ 4,862.75 William Burkhardt 4,980.21 The City Manager recommended the award be made to the low bidder. On motion of Councilman Hughes, Schaffer second, the Council adopted Resolution No. 3530 awarding the contract for the Laurel Avenue curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements to Fred M. Brown and Son for the amount of the bid. PLANS & SPECS - Mr. Marion J. Varner, architect for the Municipal MSC Service Center presented plans and specifications for the Center for Council approval. On motion of Councilman Kirsten, Ehrhardt second, the Council unanimously approved the plans and specifications for the Municipal Service Center and authorized advertising for bids thereon. ACCEPT On motion of Councilman Kirsten, Schaffer second, IMPROVEMENTS the City Council accepted the curb, gutter and HALE & EMERSON sidewalk improvements at Hale and Emerson PARKS Parks and authorized the Public Works Director to file the Notice of Completion on the project. EASEMENT The City Manager presented an easement agree - AGREEMENT ment with the Southern Pacific Transportation Company for an overhead 12 KV power line along RES. NO. 3531 Kettleman Lane. On motion of Councilman Schaffer, Ehrhardt second, the Council adopted Resolution No. 3531 authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement on behalf of the City. -5- Minutes of July 21, 1971 continued COUNCIL Mr. Arlie Preszler presented plans for the CHAMBERS remodeling of the Council Chambers. He REMODELING presented two alternate plans for Council consideration. After a short discussion the matter was continued to Wednesday, July 28, 197 1 at 7:00 a. m. MEMO OF On motion of Councilman Kirsten, Schaffer UNDERSTANDING - second, the Council approved the terms and con - I. B. E. W. , No. 1245 ditions of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Lodi and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1245. MEMO OF On motion of Councilman Kir.sten,. Ehrhardt second, UNDERSTANDING - the Council approved the terms and conditions of S. J. C. E. A. the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Lodi and the City of Lodi Chapter, San Joaquin County Employees' Association, Inc. MEMO OF On motion of Councilman Kirsten, Ehrhardt UNDERSTANDING - second, the Council approved the terms and S: J. C. E. A. - conditions of the Memorandum of Understanding LIBRARY between the City of Lodi (Lodi Public Library) and City of Lodi Chapter, San Joaquin County Employees Association, Inc. SALARY On motion of Councilman Kirsten, Schaffer SCHEDULE second, the Council adopted Resolution No. 3532 adopting a salary schedule for unclassified RES. NO. 3532 employees. TIRES FOR City Manager Glaves reported that the State of PD California had a contract for special automobile tires for Highway Patrol cars and could include RES. NO. 3533 the requirements for cities in their order. He recommended the City purchase a supply of these tires. On motion of Councilman Schaffer, Ehrhardt second, the Council adopted Resolution No. 3533 authorizing the Department of General Services of the State of California to purchase thirty B.F. Goodrich high speed tires for the City of Lodi Police Department. ENVIRONMENTAL At the Council meeting on July 7, 1971 the City QUALITY STUDY Manager furnished each Councilman with a copy BY APA of the Environmental Quality Study proposed by the Cities and County of San Joaquin Advisory RES. NO. 3534 Planning Association. Mr. Glaves explained that the Association wished endorsement of the study by each of the cities as soon as possible. After discussion, the Council, on motion of Councilman Schaffer, Kirsten second, unanimously adopted Resolution No. 3534 endorsing an Environmental Quality Study proposed by the Cities and County of San Joaquin Advisory Planning Association. -6- ZQ1 Minutes of July Z!, 1971 continued 1971-72 CAPITAL City Manager Glaves presented the proposed IMPROVEMENT & 1971-7Z Capital Improvement and Utility Outlay UTILITY OUTLAY Budget for Council review. BUDGET The Council discussed and approved the Utility Outlay Budget as recommended on motion of Councilman Kirsten, Hughes second. The Council then discussed and approved the Capital Improvement Budget as follows: On motion of C,)uncilman Kirsten, Ehrhardt second, the Council approved an amount of $43,900 in the Capital Improvement Budget for Sanitary Sewers. On motion of Councilman Schaffer, Kirsten second, the Council approved an amount of $547,200 in the Capital Improvement Budget for Storm Drainage. On motion of Councilman Kirsten, Schaffer second, the Council approved $36, 5v0 in the Capital Improvement Budget for the Street System. On motion of Councilman Schaffer, Ehrhardt second, the Council approved inclusion of $344,600 in the Capital Improvement Budget for the Water System. The Council then reviewed items listed under "Other Facilities." After discussion of the $55,000 proposed for replacement of light standards at the baseball park, the Council agreed this amount should be included in the budget. The Council requested the City Manager to investigate this expenditure further and bring a recommendation back to the Council for its approval. before this improvement is made. On motion of Councilman Hughes, Schaffer second, the Council then approved inclusion of $641,550 in the Capital Improvement Budget for "Other Facilities. " ORD. NO. 958 Councilman Kirsten then moved introduction of Ordinance No. 958 adopting a Utility Outlay and Capital improvement Budget for the City of Lodi for the fiscal ,year beginning July 1, 1971 and ending June 30, 1972. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ehrhardt and carried by unanimous vote. UNCLASSIFIED On motion of Councilman Kirsten, Ehrhardt PERSONNEL second, the Council unanimously adopted Reso- SALARY INCREASES lution No. 3535 increasing salaries for unclassifed personnel as follows- -7- MIN Minutes of July 21, 1971 continued RES. NO. 3535 Public Works Director $ 1,710 Police Chief 1,500 Fire Chief 1,470 Finance Director 1,470 Planning Director 1,388 _ Recreation & Parks 1, 355 Director Utilities Superintendent 1,635 Assistent City Manager 1, 420 Administrative Assistant $770 - $1,090 (range) ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, on motion of Councilman Kirsten, Schaffer second, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 11:45 p.m.. to 7:00 a. m. Wednesday, July 28, 1971. Attest: BESSIE L. BENNETT City Clerk EF -19