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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 18, 1970CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LODI CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 18, 1970 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lodi was held beginning at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, L970 in the City Hall Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen - BROWN, CULBERTSON, HUNNELL (arrived 8:35 p.m.) and KIRSTEN (Mayor) Absent: Councilman - SCHAFFER Also present: Public Works Director Jones, Planning Director Schroeder and Assistant City Attorney Sullivan. PLEDGE Mayor Kirsten led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Brown, Culbertson second, the Minutes of February 18, 1970 were approved as written and mailed. PUBLIC HEARINGS SPECIFIC PLAN - Notice thereof having been published in accordance with S. HAM LANE law, Mayor Kirsten called for the public hearing on the proposal to adopt a Specific Plan for South Ham Lane ORD. NO. 927 between Kettleman Lane and Harney Lane. . Public Works INTRODUCED Director Jones introduced the matter, showing a drawing of the proposed plan. There was no one in the audience who wished to speak on the matter, and the public portion of the hearing was closed. On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Brown second, the Council introduced Ordinance No. 927 adopting a Specific Plan for South Ham Lane between Kettleman Lane and Harney Lane. JAYCEES Mr. Frank Handley, 1028 South Central Avenue, representing the Lodi Junior Chamber of Commerce, requested Council approval for the Jaycees to sponsor a fun day at the Lodi Lake Park on Saturday, June 20 or June 21, 1970. Mr. Handley explained that the Club had planned a fun day similar to the one held at the Lake Park last year. He requested the Club be allowed to sell beer as well as other food again this year. He stated he would like permission from the City's concession- aire to do this. He also explained that the Club would like to raise enough funds from this event to provide lighted scoreboards for the Recreation Department. Public. :Yorks Director Jones indicated that the City had not yet executed an agreement with a concessionaire for the Lake Park. (Councilman Hunnell arrived) Assistant City Attorney Sullivan stated it would be necessary for the Jaycees to furnish the City with a certificate of liability insurance. Mr. Roger Carr, -I- :aA WX Minutes -of March. 18,_ 1970 :continued President of the Lodi Jaycees, 5336 East Woodbridge Road, Acampo, assured the Council that the Club would proyide the. -necessary insurance.. After further discussion, Councilman Culbertson moved approval of the.Jaycees' request -subject to the: following: of the schedule of events for the Lake Park to determine if the date is acceptable. 2. Approval by the concessionaire of the Jaycees arrangements. for .the selling of food and beverages. 3. Jaycees to furnish the City. of Lodi with a certificate of liability insurance with hold harmless clause. The motion was seconded by Councilman Brown and carried. by 1�n.a unanimous vote. SPECIFIC PLAN Notice thereof having been. -published in accordance with CENTURY BLVD. law, Mayor Kirsten called for the public hearing on the proposal to adopt a Specific Plan: for ;Century' Boulevard ORD. NO. 928 between Lower Sacramento Road and Cherokee Lane. IXTRODU,.C.ED Public Works Jones outlined the'area on- 7 a,,rhap. and reviewed; the plan for the Council. There being no one in.:the , audience wishing. to 'speak on the matter, the public portion, of the hearing was, closed. After discussion by the, Council,: Councilman Culbertson moved introduction of Ordinance No. 928 adopting a Specific Plan for. Century Boulevard between Lower Sacramento Road and Cherokee Lane after amending the Plan to provide left turn lanes at Ham Lane and Century Boulevard, and requesting the Planning Commission to further study the area of Century Boulevard and the Southern Pacific.: in an effort to provide setback lines for_- a future grade separation structure at this location. The motion was- seconded by Mayor Kirsten and carried by unanimous vote. PLANNING COMMISSION OF. INTEREST-.... At its meeting of March 16, 19.70 the City Planning Commission took the following. actions of interest to the, City Council:. 1. Determined that the exhibition for an admission fee of "Little Irvy, ".a 2 0-ton,_38 -foot long sperm whale, constituted commercial recreation and therefore ..would not be. permitted in areas zoned C- I or C -S. App.roXed the r.eque4t .of, Dr, Ivan M. Hayes for a Variance to.permit an -existing 22.5 square foot, nonconforming sign to. remain: after May 31, 1973 at a location where' a maximum sign area of 20- sqular.e. feet. is p'ermitted at -820 South Fairmont Avenue in an area zoned C -P. Minutes of March 18, 1970 continued 3. Approved the request of Mr. Hassam Mosri for a Variance to reduce the required off-street parking spaces from 16 to 11 to permit the erection of a second commercial building at 914 West Lodi Avenue in an area zoned C-1 with certain conditions. 4. Denied the request of the Dairy Queen Drive-in by Mr. Thurmond Sears for a Use Permit to allow an existing revolving sign to continue rotating after May 31, 1973 at 701 South Cherokee Lane in an area zoned C-2. 5. Approved the request of Mrs. Rose Muhlbreier for a Variance to permit an 8 -foot by 12 -foot addition to an existing dwelling with a nonconforming side yard of 2 feet at 228-1/2 Hilborn Street in an area zoned R -MD. 6. Set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 13, 1970 to consider recommending an ordinance control- ling the development of mobilehome parks to the City Council. 7. Set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m., Monday, March 30, 1970 to reconsider the Criteria for Automobile Service Stations previously recommended to the City Council. COMMUNICATIONS ABC LICENSE Notices of Application for Alcoholic Beverage License were read as follows: 1. Lodi Cosmopolitan, 100 South Main Street, person-to- person transfer, on -sale general eating place. 2. Zidan Suplaban, Bent Pretzel, 548 South Sacramento Street, person-to-person transfer, on -sale beer public premises. PT&T CO. A notice was read from the Pacific Telephone and REQUEST Telegraph Company stating that an application for INCREASE authority to increase and decrease certain intrastate rates and charges within the State of California had been filed with the Public Utilities Commission. DOWNTOWN A letter was read from Joe Newfield, Jr., Chairman IMPROVEMENT of the Downtown Improvement District committee, stating DISTRICT that the committee had retained Mr. Al Donald on a part-time basis to assist the committee and he requested the City to participate in the amount of $950 to help pay for Mr. Donald's services. On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Hunnell second, the Council approved the expenditure of $950 to 'be used for the services of Mr. Donald as requested by the Downtown Improvement District Committee. - 3- 66 Minutes of March 18, 1970 continued PARKING A letter was read from Mr. Thomas O. Bivins, LOT NO. 3 Executive Vice President, Lodi District Chamber of Commerce stating that the Downtown Merchants Association and the Downtown Improvement Committee had met and requested the City temporarily delay the removal of the parking meters in Parking Lot No. 3. After discussion, Councilman Culbertson moved the installation of permit parking Parking Lot #3 at the corner of Oak and Church Streets be delayed until May 1, 1970 pending receipt of further information from the Chamber of Commerce. The motion was seconded by Councilman Brown and carried by unanimous vote, REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER CLAIMS Claims in the amount of $220,853.09 were approved on motion of Councilman Brown, Hunnell second. AMEND PERS On motion of Councilman Brown, Councilman Culbertson CONTRACT second, the Council introduced Ordinance No. 929 amending the Public Employees' Retirement System ORD. NO. 929 contract to include Section 21251.75 of the retirement INTRODUCED lay. VINE -PLEASANT Public Works Director Jones presented a traffic study TRAFFIC STUDY which had been made as a result of a complaint received regarding the traffic conditions at the corner of Vine RES. NO. 3363-B and Pleasant Streets. Mr. Jones recommended the Council authorize installation of yield signs on Lee and Pleasant Avenues at Vine Street. On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Hunnell second, the Council adopted Resolution No. 3363Bauthorizing installation of "Yield" signs as recommended by the Public Works Director. AGREEMENT - Public Works Director Jones presented a Cooperative STATE Agreement between the City of Lodi and the State of RES. NO. 3364 California for the Kettleman Lane grade separation and improvements. On motion of Councilman Hunnell, Brown second, the Council adopted Resolution No. 3364 approving the agreement and authorizing the Mayor sign same on behalf of the City. SUPPLEMENTAL The Public Works Director recommended a modification ALLOCATION - of the Capital Outlay Program for the water system WATER SYSTEM this fiscal year. The recommended change involved the addition of a Master Plan line in Cherokee Lane between Vine and Delores Streets. Councilman Culbertson moved approval of a supplemental allocation in the amount of $11, 050 for the water main in Cherokee Lane from Vine Street to Delores Street as recommended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Brown and carried. ORDINANCES ANNEX ORDINANCE NO. -24, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ROBBY'5 ADDN APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRIIORY, DZSIGNATED 'ROBBY'S ADDITION,' TO ORD. NO. 924 THE CITY OF LODI'' having been introduced at the meeting ADOPTED of Niarch 4, 1970, was brought up for passage on motion -1_ Minutes of March 18; 1970 cor-tinued of Councilman Brown, F-unnell serond, Second reading was omitted af•.er reading by t'_tle, and the ordinance was then passed, adopted and ordered to print by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen - Brown, Culbertson, Hunnell & Kirsten Noes: Councilman - None Absent: Councilman - Schaffer ANNEX PICCOLO ORDINANCE NO. 925, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ADDITION APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY, DESIGNATED 'PICCOLO ORD. NO. 925 ADDITION,' TO THE CITY LODI, " having been ADOPTED introduced at the meeting of March 4, 1970, was brought up for passage en motion of Councilman Hunnell, Brown second. Second reading was omitted after reading by title, and the ordinance was then passed, adopted and ordered to print by the following vote: REQUIRE USE PERMIT FOR SERVICE STATIONS ORD. NO. 926 ADOPTED ADDENDUM Ayes: Councilmen - Brown, Culbertson, Hunnell & Kirsten Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilman - Schaffer AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 27-13(a) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LODI AND THEREBY REQUIRING A USE PERMIT FOR THE OPERATION OF AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE STATIONS," having been introduced at the meeting of March 4, 1970, was brought up for passage on motion of Councilman Brown, Hunnell second. 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 - Brown, Culbertson, Hunnell & Kirsten Noes: Gounciimen - Mone Absent: Councilman - Schaffer CORPORATION Councilman Brown inquired about the status of the YARD plans for the Corporation Yard. Public Works Director Jones reported the staff's time is limited but they are working on the plans. LEGISLATION- Councilman Culbertson requested the Council to study FORAN BILL the Foran B411 which is designed to permit a portion or gas tax funds to be used for rapid transit and pollution control. The *natter will be discussed at the next regular meeting. M Minutes of March 18, 1970 continued REGIONAL Councilman Culbertson reported that as a result of PLANNING changes in Federal Government, regulations in regard ASSOCIATION to Federal grants, it may be necessary to amend the San Joaquin County Regional Planning Association by- laws and agreement. CIR Councilman Culbertson also reported that the State Council on Intergovernmental Relations had been studying the current boundaries established in 1965 by the Planning Advisory Committee with a view toward updating these boundaries and stabilizing them for a five-year period. LEGISLATION - Mayor Kirsten recommended the City Council adopt a AB 908 resolution opposing Assembly Bill 908. On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Brown second, the Council RES. NO. 3365 unanimously adopted Resolution No. 3365 opposing enactment of Assembly Bill 908 which would establish a tax of 140°n on the gross revenues received by governmental agencies from the sale of electricity. The Council requested copies of the resolution be sent to the appropriate legislators. LEGISLATION - Mayor Kirsten then requested the Council to endorse REVENUE BONDS the bill which would permit general law cities to issue FOR ELECTRIC revenue bonds for extensions and improvements to FACILITIES municipal electric distribution and generation facilities. On motion of Councilman Hunnell, Culbertson second, RES. NO. 3366 the Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 3366 urging enactment of the above bill. The Council requested that copies of the resolution be sent to the appropriate legislators. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. -6- Attest:B SSIE L. BENNETT City Clerk