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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 15, 1969297 CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF IDDI CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1969 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lodi was held beginning at 8:00 p. m, on Wednesday, January 15, 1969, in the City Hall Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Resent: Councilmen - BROWN, CULBERTSON, KIRSTEN, SCHAFFER and HUNNELL (Mayor) Also present: City Manager Glaves, Assistant City Manager Peterson, City Attorney Mullen and Planning Director Schroeder. PLEDGE Mayor Hunnell led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Brown, Kirsten second, the Minutes of January 1, 1969 were approved as written and mailed after making the following corrections: On page 3, paragraph "Sale of Bonds - Agreement" add to the end of the third sentence "for a sum of $4, 500." On page 4, change the first sentence in the second paragraph to read, "Councilman Brown then moved approval of the extension of the existing water line in Westwood Avenue to Lake Street. " PUBLIC HEARINGS UNIFORM Notice thereof having been published in accordance with BUILDING law, Mayor Hunnell called for the public hearing on the CODE proposal to adopt the 1967 Edition of the Uniform Building Code. Mr. Ted Molfino, 1701 Edgewood Drive, spoke ORD, NO, 878 stating he was not opposed to adopting the 1967 Edition of INT9=13CEI7 the Uniform Building Code but he was opposed to adoption of the 1967 fee schedule. There being no others in the audience who wished to speak on the matter the public portion of the hearing was closed. The Council discussed at length the 1967 Edition fee schedule, as it is a substantial increase over the 1964 schedule which the City is presently using. Both Council- man Culbertson and Councilman Brown felt the present fee schedule should be maintained as they did not feel such a large increase was warranted at this time. Councilman Kirsten felt the 1967 fee schedule should be adopted to offset increased costs to the City. Councilman Brown then moved introduction of Ordinance No. 878 adopting the "Uniform Building Code, 1967 Edition" after changing the ordinance to provide that the 1964 fee schedule remain in effect rather than the 1967 fee schedule. The motion was seconded by Councilman Culbertson. After further discussion, Councilman Culbertson moved the motioti be amended and the ordinance changed to provide that all building fees remain as they presently are under the 1964 Edition of the "Uniform Building Code" except the plan-chetk fee which shall be based upon the fee schedule of the 1967 Edition. The amendment to the motion was seconded by 298 Minutes of January 15, 1969, continued Councilman Schaffer and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen - Culbertson, Schaffer and Flunreil Moes: Councilmen - Brown and Kirsten The Mayor then called for the vote on the original motion as amended, thereby introducing Ordinance No. 378 adooting the "Uniform Building Code, 1967 Ed -tion;' with certain amendments. The motion carried by the following ,:•ote: Ayes: Councilmen - Culbertson, Schafer and Gunnell Noes: Councilmen - Brown and Kirsten liNIFORM notice thereof having been published in accordance with law, PLUMBING Mayor Hunneil called for the public hearing on the proposal CODE to adopt the "International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials Uniform Plumbing Code, 1967 ORD. NO. 879 Edition. " Mr. Ted Molfino, 1701 Edgewood Drive, spoke INTRODUCED again, stating he was opposed to the proposed increased fees as set forth in the 1967 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code as well as the proposed fees of the 1967 Edition of the Uni?orm Mechanical Code. The City Manager explained that the plumbing permit fees have not beer. increased since 1961, yet the City's costs have increased. It was determined that the 1967 fee schedule in the Uniform Plumbing Code was the same as the 1964 fee schedule. The City Manager suggested that the 1964-67 fee schedule be adopted thereby placing the Plumbing Code fee schedule on the same basis as the Building Code. Councilman Schaffer then moved introduction of Ordinance No. 879 adopting the 1967 Edition of the"International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials Uniform Plumbing Code" with certain amendments and additions as set forth by the City of Lodi. The motion was seconded by Councilman Kirsten and carried by unanimous vote. UNIFORM Notice thereof having been published in accordance with MECHANICAL law, Mayor Hunnell called for the public hearing on the CODE or000sal to adoot the 1967 Edition of the "Uniform Mechanical Code.'' Mr. Herb Lehr, 1230 Edgewood ORD. NO. 880 Drive, asked how the proposed fees compare with fees INTRODUCED charged in Sacramento County. Chief Building Inspector Paul McClure said he was not sure. No one spoke in favor of or against the proposal and the public portion of the hearing was closed. City Manager Glaves explained that the Building Code has heretofore included the Mechanical Code. This would be the first time the City has adopted a separate Uniform Mechanical Code; therefore, it was difficult to recommend a fee schedule with no experience to base it on. He - 2 - -29S Minutes of January 15, 1969, continued suggested the basic permit fee be $3 as set forth in the 1967 Edition and all other fees established at one-half the recommended 1967 schedule. After further discussion, Councilman Kirsten moved introduction of Ordinance No. 880 adopting the"Uniform Mechanical Code, 1967 Edition, " after changing the ordinance to state the basic permit fee shall be $3 and all other charges shall be one- half of the 1967 fee schedule. The motion was seconded by Councilman Culbertson and carried by unanimous vote. PLANNING COMMISSION At its meeting of January 6, 1969, the City Planning Commission considered a request of Mr. Don Morita by Meyer and Baumbach, Consulting Engineers, for a change in zoning from R-2, Single -Family Residential District to the C-1, Neighborhood -Commercial District for parcels located at the southeast corner of North Ham Lane and West Lockeford Street. After consideration, the City Planning Commission modified the request and recommended approval of a change in zoning from the R-2 District to the C-1 and R- Districts. On motion of Councilman Brown, Kirsten second, the matter was set for public hearing on February 5, 1969, as recommended by the City Planning Commission. OTHER ACTIONS The Planning Commission also took the following actions of interest to the City Council: 1. Approved the request of Mr. Emil Heinrich for a variance to reduce the required 20 -foot front yard at 2025 Jackson Court in an area zoned R-1, with the con- dition that a side facing garage with a driveway of a minimum of 20 feet be provided. 2. Recommended the approval of the referral by the San Joaquin County Planning Com--nission of the request of Mr. Arthur Lind for a use permit for truck maintenance and storage at the southeast corner of Woodbridge Road and the U. S. 30-99 Freeway in an area zoned I -PA, Interim=Protected Agriculture. 3. Approved the request of Ticknor Development Company by Mr. Albert Stirm for a variance to permit the erection of a detached accessory building on the front one-half of the lot at 251 Ticknor Court in an area zoned R-1. COMMUNICATIONS GREYHOUND A notice of application for rate increase by Western APPLICATION Greyhound Lines was read. No action was taken. PUC DECISION A decision of the Public Utilities Commission was read RE RATE regarding the requested rate increase by Western Greyhound INCREASE Lines, Transcontinental Bus System, Inc. , American Buslines, Inc. and Continental Pacific Lines. - 3 - 390 Minutes of January 15, 1969, continued PUC Notice of hearing before the Public Utilities Commission HEARING to consider application of Southern Pacific Company for AMENDMENTS authority to maintain passenger fares between San APPROVED Francisco -Oakland -Sacramento and Los Angeles areas on no lower a level then presently maintained between other points on its system was read. No actinn taken. ABC The following applications for Alcoholic Beverage Licenses LICENSE were noted: 1. Application of Delmar A. Reimche and Mervin N. Reimche, Jr. , person to person transfer, on sale beer and wine, nublic premises, for Rex Pool Hall, 9 North Sacramento Street. 2. Application of Amador G. Leal, Jr., person to person transfer, temporary license, on sale beer and wine eating place, for the El Sombrero, 122 North Sacramento Street. 3. Application of Lena E. Wylie, person to person transfer, dropping spouse, on sale beer and wine, public premises, 27 Club, 27 North Sacramento Street. SJ ADVISORY City Manager Glaves read a letter from Supervisor Loren PLANNING ASSN Powell, Chairman of the Cities and County of San Joaquin AMENDMENTS Advisory Planning Association requesting all member APPROVED agencies to adopt amendments to the Agreement and By - Laws of that organization as follows: (1) Provide recog- nition of the Economical Develooment Administration of San Joaquin County by the Association as an ex -officio member; (2) eliminate provision that the Secretary appoint a Recording Secretary from the same member agency as the Secretary; and (3) provide description of the duties and responsibilities of the coordinator and make provision whereby the coordinator may, at the option of the Secretary, be appointed Recording Secretary. On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Kirsten second, the City Council approved the above amendments and author- ized the Mayor to execute a new agreement on behalf of the C ity. KIRSTEN City Manager Glaves reported that on January 13, 1969, APPOINTED the City Representatives on the Regional Advisory Board TO REGIONAL on Criminal Justice (which includes the Cities in Merced, ADVISORY BD San Joaquin and Stanisiaus Counties) met to select four city representatives. Representatives elected to serve on the Regional Advisory Board on Criminal Justice were as follows: Raymond C. Simon, City of Modesto; Ralph H. Shannon, City of Merced; Jerald Kirsten, City of Lodi and John Ronngren, City of Oakdale. REGIONAL WATER City Manager Glaves also read a resolution adopted by the QUALITY CONTROL Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board on BOARD December 13, 1968, rescinding the Cease and Desist Order previously issued against the City of Lodi. - 4 - 301 Minutes of January 15, 1969, continued SIGNAL LIGHTS Mayor Hunnell read a letter received from Mrs. Carol REQUESTED- Muller requesting installation of signal lights at the HAM - TURNER RD, school crossing at Turner Road and Ham Lane in the vicinity of Lakewood School. The matter was referred to the staff for study and report back to the Council. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER CLAIMS Claims in the amount of $590, 313. 07 were approved on motion of Councilman Culbertson, Schaffer second. MAINTENANCE The City Manager read a memorandum received from AGREEMENT - the Public Works Director requesting Council approval P. S. BUILDING of a Service Agreement with Johnson Service Company in the amount of $1, 071. 84 for a 12 -month period for maintenance of air-conditioning controls in the Public Safety Building. The City Manager recommended approval of the agreement. On motion of Councilman Kirsten, Brown second, the City Council approved the service agreement with Johnson Service Company in the amount of $1, 071. 84 and authorized the City Manager to execute same on behalf of the City. SANITARY CITY The ten-year contract with the Sanitary City Disposal DISPOSAL CONTRACT Company expired January 2, 1969 and the City Manager RENEWED recommended renewal of the contract for another ten years. Mr. Rudy Vaccarezza, co-partner, Sanitary City Disposal Company, stated they would like to have the contract renewed for a period of 20 years rather than 10 years. After discussion, the Council, on motion of Councilman Schaffer, Brown second, renewed the contract for garbage collection with the Sanitary City Disposal Company for a period of ten years. Councilman Kirsten did not partitipate in the discussion and abstained from voting on the matter because of a possible conflict of interest. MULTI-VIEW The City Manager read a letter from Multi -View Systems, CABLE TV Inc, who has the cable television franchise in the City of REORGANIZE Lodi, proposing to enter into a "Tax Free Reorganization" with'National Student Marketing Corporation. Mr. Gordon RES. NO. 3239 Rock of Multi -View Systems, Inc. stated the reorgani- zation would mean that the Multi -View Systems, Inc. would be a wholly-owned subsidary of National Student Marketing Corporation and the present officers of Multi - View would remain under contract with NSMC. He stated that all stockholders of Multi -View have agreed to the reorganization. Councilman Kirsten then moved adoption of Resolution No. 3239 approving the reorgani- zation of Multi -View Systems, Inc. with National Student Marketing Corporation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schaffer and carried by unanimous vote. LIABILITY City Manager Glaves explained that the City's Agent of INSURANCE Record, Mr. Max Elson, had submitted a quotation for Comprehensive General Liability Insurance coverage for 1969. On motion of Councilman Brown, Kirsten second, - 5 - 3©2 Minutes of January 15, 196'9, continued the City Council accepted the liability insurance coverage as recommended by Mr. Elson for a premium of $16, 055. VANDALISM - Mr. Glaves stated that Mr. Ken Lobaugh, the City's agent MALICIOUS for fire coverage, had submitted a quotation for vandalism MISCHIEF and malicious mischief coverage for a five-year period. COVERAGE The premium is $1, 364 for five years or $273 per annum. The City Manager recommended approval of the coverage. On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Brown second, the Council accepted the vandalism and malicious mischief coverage for a premium of $1, 364 for five years. ACCEPT STREETS City .'Aanager Glaves reported that subdivision improvements ROYAL CREST in the Royal Crest Unit No. 1 Subdivisionhad been completed UNIT #1 in accordance with plans and specifications and it was now in order to accept the streets therein for inclusion in the RES. NO. 3240 City street system. On motion of Councilman Brown, Kirsten second, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 3240 accepting the streets in Royal Crest Unit Na 1 Subdivision as public streets. Councilman Schaffer abstained from voting on the matter because of a possible conflict of interest. UNIFORM On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Schaffer second, the FIRE CODE City Council set the proposal to adopt the Uniform Fire Code for public hearing on February 5, 1969. ON-SITE FIRE The City Manager presented a proposed ordinance estab- PROTECTION fishing requirements for on-site fire protection facilities REQUIREMENTS prior to issuance of building permits and recommended it for adoption. The orovisions of the ordinance apply to Large parcels of property. (Copies of the proposed ordinance had been received by the Council prior to the meeting. ) Mr. Glaves reported that an inspection by the American Insurance Association disclosed that some industrial properties alor_g South sv Street are V deficient in providing fire hydrants and access on the private property. The AIA consider fire hydrants necessary whenever buildintas extend more than 300 feet from the public right of way where the City maintains the _`ire hydrants. Initially the City facilities were adequate, but since the industries have expanded over the years, the buildings are beyond the 300 feet. He stated that con- ditions such as this could adversely affect the City's fire rating and this could in turn affect the City's insurance premium rates. He also stressed that it is important to make developers aware of on-site requirements when they obtain a building permit. After discussion by the Council, the :natter was continued to the meeting of February 5, 1969. BUDGET The City Manager reported that budget estimates for OVERRUNS capital improvement projects are generally based on preliminary- engineering estimates and it is not unusual for the actual construction. price to either overrun or underrun these estimates. In the case of overruns, he stated that he is attempting to systemize the accounting procedure by requiring an approval of the overrun be - 6 - 303 Minutes of January 15, 1969, continued furnished to the Finance Director so that a red balance - can be adjusted. He requested a determination from the Council as to whether or not it wished to review and approve each overrun. In the past, the City Manager has reviewed and approved overruns except in cases of exceptionally large expenditures for which he has requested Council approval. Councilmen Brown and Schaffer indicated an interest in knowing the total cost of City projects. Mr. Glaves pointed out that the total cost of a project is not the amount awarded the contractor, but included in the total cost are all of the costs to the City such as staff time and other miscellaneous items. He stated such infor- mation can be furnished, but it does require staff time for preparation. Since staffing is limited, the Council must determine if the expense is warranted. After further discussion, Mr. Glaves suggested the Council tour the Finance Office to observe the operation so that they might better understand the City's accounting system. The Council then agreed to continue the discussion until after they have toured the Finance Office. The tour was scheduled for February 18, 1969. ADDENDUM - City Manager Glaves requested approval of an addendum PUMP & MOTOR to the specifications for a pumo and motor for Well #14 SPECIFICATIONS which were approved by the Council at the meeting of January Z, 1969. The addendum would add a pump and motor to the previously approved specifications. On motion of Councilman Kirsten, Schaffer second, the CHURCH STREET Council approved the addendum to the specifications for REPORT a pump and motor. SPECS - The City Manager presented specifications for Well #15. WELL #15 On motion of Councilman Kirsten, Schaffer second, the specifications were approved and calling for bids authorized. SPECS - On motion of Councilman Schaffer, Culbertson second, CAPACITORS, the Council approved specifications for Capacitors, RACKS & Racks and Power Factor Meter Equipment and author - EQUIPMENT ized advertising for bids thereon. POPULATION Mr. Glaves recommended that the City obtain a popu- ESTIMATE lation estimate from the State Department of Finance; AUTHORIZED the cost would be $340. On motion of Councilman Schaffer, Brown second, the Council authorized the City staff to contract with the State Department of Finance for a population estimate. CHURCH STREET The City Manager presented a report prepared by the REPORT Public Works Director with regards to the North Church Street sidewalk repairs. The Council requested they be furnished with a copy of the report. - 7 - 304 Minutes of January 15, 1969, continued PLANNING DEPT. Councilman Schaffer commended the Planning Director COMMENDED and his staff for the manner in which they handled the distribution of the recently adopted amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. ORDINANCES REZONES 112 W. ORDINANCE NO. 881, entitled "AMENDING THE TOKAY STREET OFFICIAL DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF LODI AND EAST ELM THEREBY REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED ORD. NO. 881 AT 112 WEST TOKAY STREET TO BE IN THE R-2, ADOPTED SINGLE-FAIMULY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT," having ADOPTED been introduced at the meeting of January 2, 1969, was brought up for passage on motion of Councilman Kirsten, Schaffer second. Second reading was omitted after reading by title, and the ordinance was then passed, adopted and ordered to orint by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen - Brow•n, Culbertson, Kirsten, Schaffer and Hunnell Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None REZONES PARCELS ORDINANCE NO. 882, entitled "AMENDING THE BETWEEN 515 - 723 OFFICIAL DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF LODI AND W. KETTLEMAN THEREBY REZONtING CERTAIN PARCELS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF KETTLEMAN LAME BETWEEN 515 - 723 WEST ORD. NO. 882 KETTLEI�AAN LANE TO BE IN THE R -YID, MEDIUM ADOPTED DENSITY MIi'LT_IPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, " having been introduced at the meeting of January 2, 1969, was brought up for passage on motion of Councilman Brown, Schaffer 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 - Br•own, Culbertson, Kirsten, Schaffer and Hunnell Noes: Councilmen_ - None Absent: Councilmen - Mone REZONES PARCEL ORDNANCE NO. 863, entitled "AMENDING THE ON S SIDE OF OFFICIAL DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF LODI AND EAST ELM THEREBY REZONING A CERTAIN PARCEL ON SOUTH SIDE OF EAST ELM STREET TO BE IN THE C-2, ORD. NO. 883 GENERAL-CO.IAMERCL%L DISTRICT," having been intro - ADOPTED duced at the r_.eeting of January 2, 1969, was brought up for passage on motion of Councilman Culbertson, Schaffer 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, Kirsten, Schaffer and Hunnell Noes: Counci'men - None Absent: Councilmen - None - 8 - Minutes of January 15, 1969, continued EXECUTIVE At 10:45 p.m. the City Council adjourned to executive SESSION session. ADJOURNMENT The Council reconvened at 10:55 p.m. and the Mayor adjourned the meeting. 0 �T Attest: BENNETT City Clerk - 9 - 3©5