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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 18, 196937U CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LODI CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 1969 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lodi was held begin- ning at 8:00 p. m. on Wednesday, June 18, 1969 in the City Hall Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen - BROWN, CULBERTSON, HUNNELL and SCHAFFER (Mayor pro tempore) Absent: Councilmen. - KIRSTEN (Mayor) Also present: City Manager Glaves, Assistant City Manager Peterson, City Attorney Mullen and Planning Director Schroeder. PLEDGE Vice Mayor Schaffer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. MINUTES On motion of Councilman. Brown, Hunnell second, the Minutes of May 28, 1969 and June 4, 1969 were approved as written and mailed after making the following corrections to page 4 of the Minutes of June 4: Add, "and restore funds for work in progress July 1, 1968 which was not included in the Prior Year's Reserve, " to the end of the third paragraph. Change the words "public hearing" to "discussion" in the second line from the bottom of the page. PUBLIC HEARINGS ANNEX J. C. Notice thereof having been published in accordance with lain, BECISLMA.N ADDN Vice Mayor Schaffer called for the hearing on the proposal to annex the J. C. Beckman Addition, being approximately ORD. NO. 901 475 acres located between Kettieman and Harney Lanes INTRODUCED east of the Woodbridge Irrigation Canal and west of the Southern Pacific right of way. Mr. Victor Meyer, 41 South Sacramento Street, spoke in favor of the annexation. There being no others in the audience wishing to speak on the matter, the public portion of the hearing was closed. On motion of Councilman Brown, Hunnell second, by unanimous vote the City Council intro- duced Ordinance No. 901 annexing the J. C. Beckman Addition to the City of Lodi. REZONE NW Notice thereof having been published in accordance with COR N CHURCH law, Vice Mayor Schaffer called for the public hearing on & W LOCUST the proposal to rezone three parcels located at the north- west corner of North Church Street and West Locust Street ORD. NO. 902 (i. e., Lots 3, 6 and 7 of Block 1, City of Lodi) to the C-2, INTRODUCED General Commercial District. Planning Director Schroeder introduced the matter and pointed out the location of the property on a map of the area. Mr. Clint Hoellworth, 719 South Garfield Street, spoke in favor of the rezoning. There being no others in the audi- ence wishing to speak on the matter, the public portion ISE RM Minutes of June 18, 1969, continued of the hearing was closed. On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Brown second, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 902 rezoning Lots 5, o and 7 of Block 1, City of Lodi, to be in the C-2, General Commercial District. JAYCEES- Mr. Don Crews, 2005 Corbin Lane, representing the SALE OF Lodi Junior Chamber of Commerce, spoke, explaining BEER AT that the Lodi Jaycees were hosting a Centennial Funday LAKE PARK at the Lodi Lake Park on Jure 22. He requested per- mission from the Council for the Jaycees to sell beer at the Lake Park on that day. Mr. Crews stated that arrangements had been made for cleanup of the Park after the celebration. After discussion, the Council agreed the permit should be granted to the Jaycees since it is the City's Centennial year. Councilman Hu=nell then moved the request for permission to sell beer at Lodi Lake Park on June 22, 1969 be granted subject to the following conditions: (1) that only draft beer be served at two stands for one day, June 22, 1969; and (2) that the Jaycees keep the premises orderly and clean up at the conclusion of the celebration. The motion was seconded by Councilman Brown and carried by unanimous vote. PLANtiING COMMISSION The following actions of the City Planning Commission at its meeting of June 9, 1969 were reported: 1. Denied the request of Mr. Thomas J. Doyle by Mr. Robert Mertz for a change in zoning for parcels located at the southeast corner of West Lodi Avenue and South Ham Lane from the R- 1, Single -Family Residential District to the C-1, Neighborhood Commercial District. 2. Approved the request of 2v1r. E. S. Hannameyer for variances (1) to permit required off-street parking in an interior side yard on the front one-half of the lot and (2) to reduce the required rear yard from 7 1/2 feet to 5 feet at the southeast comer of South Stockton Street and Poplar Street in an area zoned R-IVID, Medium Density Multiple -Family Residential District. C OMMU NICA TIONS ABC LICENSE The following notices of application for alcoholic beverage license were read: 1. Person-to-person transfer, temporary license, Ted K. Yamada, Lodi Baseball Club, 350 N_ Washington Street, on -sale beer seasonal. -2- Sri Minutes of June 18, 1969, continued -3- 2. Person-to-person transfer, temporary license, Bertha and Lupe G. Perez, Uruapan Cafe, 8 South Main Street, on -sale beer and wine eating place. LEGISLATION A. letter was received from the Town of Emeryville stating that Assembly Bill 2057 and Senate Bills 347 and 839 were scheduled for hearing by the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday, June 19, 1969. The letter requested the City Council contact members of the Committee and ask for opposition to these bills. The bills concern the San Francisco Bay and indicate a possible encroachment upon home rule. At its meet- ing of May 21, 1969 the Council adopted a resolution opposing all legislation which directly or indirectly call for the encroachment upon home rule. A copy of the resolution had been sent to both Senator Alan Short and Assemblyman Robert Mongan. The Council directed the Manager to contact Senator Short prior to the hearing on June 19. APPEAL - A letter was read from Mr. Robert Mertz representing THOID AS J. Thomas J. Doyle appealing the decision of the City Plan- DOYLE ning Commission in denying his request for a change in zoning for parcels located at the southeast corner of West Lodi Avenue and South Ham Lane from the R- 1, Single - Family Residential District to the C-1, Neighborhood Commercial District. On motion of Councilman Culbert- son, Brown second, the matter was set for public hearing on August 6, 1969. LIBRARY The City Clerk reported that correspondence had been received from sixteen residents urging the expansion of the Library facilities. CITY CAB A letter was read from the City Cab Company requesting TAXI STAND a taxi stand with a phone to be located on the west side of South School Street between Pine and Walnut Streets. The matter was referred to the staff for recommendation. COMPLAUNT - A letter was read irom Harold E. Atherstone, 8 North NOISE FROM Wellington Way, requesting the City Council take action COOLING to control the sound output of cooling devices within the DEVICE City of Lodi. The letter was referred to the City Attorney for reply. CFSIC City Manager Glaves reported he had received a letter from the Caliiornia Farmer -Consumer Information Com- r_'ttee requesting that the City send a representative to its annual meeting to be held June 21, 1969. The City Councilmen as well as the City .Manager were unable to attend due to prior commitments. -3- Minutes of June 18, 1969, continued REPORTS OF THE CITY VIANAGER CLAIMS Claims in the amount of $437, 205.48 were approved on motion of Councilman Brown, Hunnell second. LIBRARY The City Manager explained that the City Librarian had BUDGET requested the Council to review the Library budget at this time since he would be out of town when budgets are scheduled for review. The Council agreed and Mr. Lewis Singer, Vice President of the Library Board presented the 1969-70 Library Budget for Council approval. After review, on motion of Councilman Culbertson, Brown second, the Council approved the Operating Budget for the Library for fiscal 1969-70, as submitted. SIDEWALK City Manager Glaves presented for discussion the pro - IMPROVEMENT posed resolution designed to accomplish sidewalk in - POLICY stallation throughout the City within a period of ten years. A copy of the resolution had been sent to each of the Councilmen and published in the Lodi News Sentinel prior to the meeting. The Council reviewed the proposed resolution and suggested the following changes to it: (1) The program will be voluntary for the first five years; (2) the City will provide necessary financing in accord- ance with the Streets and Highways Code, Section 5895, to only those residents who can demonstrate a financial hardship; (3) the interest rate is to be 2076 per annum for the first three years of the program; and (4) provision be made for application of Streets and Highways Code, Section 5870 et seq. , in those situations where public health, safety and/or convenience require installation of said improvement. Mrs. Manuel Silva, 330 Kristmont Street and Mrs. Roberta Neushaffer, 13669 North Cherokee Lane, then spoke on the sidewalk proposal. After further discussion by the Council, Councilman Culbertson moved the staff redraft the proposed resolu- tion to include the above suggested changes and the matter be continued to the meeting of July Z. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hunnell and carried with Council- man Brown voting no. RECESS At 10:00 p.m. the Vice Mayor declared a five-minute recess. -4- 38� J Minutes of June 18, 1969, continued AWARD - Only one bid was received for the Turner Road Widening TURNER RD (McLane Substation site). The bid was from Claude C. WIDENING Wood Company in the amount of 511, 280. The City Manager recommended the award be made to Claude C. RES. NO, 3274 Wood Company for the amount of the bid. On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Brown second, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 3274 awarding the Turner Road widening to Claude C. Wood Company for a total of $11,280. PLANS & SPECS - City Manager Glaves presented plans and specifications WELL #15 for drilling and testing of a reverse circulation, rotary - type well at Well Site No. 13. On motion of Councilman Brown, Culbertson second, the plans and specifications were approved and calling for bids thereon authorized. ROBBY'S At the meeting of March 19 the Council referred the SWIMMING matter of the purchase of Robby's swimming pool to the POOL staff for study. The City Manager reported that the Recreation and Parks Commission had studied the matter and had recommended the City purchase the pool. Mr. Glaves then explained that the high school facility planned for this area may provide a pool which could be used in conjunction with the City's recreation program. He also pointed out the problem of inadequate access to the pool and recommended that the City not purchase the property. After discussion, Councilman Hunnell moved that dis- cussion of the matter be continued to the meeting of July 2, 1969 so that the Council might have an opportunity to visit and observe the facility. The motion was seconded by Councilman Culbertson and carried by unanimous vote. PROGRESS City Manager Glaves reported on the status of Basin A-2. REPORT He stated that after discussion with officials of the Lodi BASIN A-2 Unified School District regarding the location of the basin, he would recommend the location of the basin site remain as originally proposed. He reported that the appraisal had been completed and the property valued at $4300 per acre. The City Manager then presented an offer from the Westmont Development Company proposing to sell to the City land for Basin A-2 at $4300 per acre, plus closing costs. The offer also included excavation of the basin to City specifications at no cost to the City. After dis- cussion of the offer, Councilman Culbertson moved the City Council authorize purchase of 16+ acres at $4500 per acre, plus the closing costs. The motion was seconded by Councilman Brown. After further discus- sion, on motion of Councilman Culbertson, Councilman Brown second, the motion was amended to include that the seller would have the basin excavated to City specifi- cations at no cost to the City. The motion as amended then carried by unanimous vote, -5- 334 Minutes of June 18, 1969, continued BISCHEL ADDN Annexation of the Bischel Addition having been completed, on motion of Councilman Culbertson, Hunnell second, the WITHDRAW City Council adopted Resolution No. 3275 withdrawing the FROM MRCFPD Bischel Addition from the Mokelumne Rural County Fire RES. NO. 3275 Protection District. STATE Mr. Glaves recommended that the City renew its contract EXAMINING with the Cooperative Personnel Services, California SERVICES State Personnel Board, providing for examination ser- vices to the City. On mo on of Councilman Hunnell, RES. NO. 3276 Brown second, the Council adopted Resolution No. 3276 approving the contract and authorizing its execution by the City Manager on behalf of the City. DELINQUENT On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Brown second, the ASSESSMENT Council adopted Resolution No. 3277 providing for the CORINTH AVE. collection of one delinquent assessment for the street light construction on the Corinth Avenue Street Lighting RES. NO. 3277 District by the County Tax Collector. ORDINANCES AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 900, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE SIGN ORD. AMENDING SEC TION 27-13 (h) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LODI THEREBY CHANGING THE REGULATIONS ORD. NO. 900 FOR SIGNS IN THE C -S, COMMERCIAL SHOPPING; ADOPTED C-1, NEIGHBORHOOD CO1%1MERCLAIL; C-2, GENERAL COMMERCIAL AND M, INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS," having been introduced at the meeting of June 3, 1969, was brought up for passage on motion of Councilman Brown, Culbertsor_ 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 and SCIi4FFER Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - KIRSTEN APPROVE On motion of Councilman Hunnell, Brown second, the EXPENDITURE Council approved an expenditure of $100 to be paid to RE COURT Rutan and Tucker, Attorneys for the City's participa- CASE tion as amicus curiae in the appeal of the case of Bishop vs. San Jose which case, unless reversed, will require cities to pay cages to employees equal to that established by unions under their prevailing wage scale. SCHAFFER - Vice Mayor Schaffer reported on his recent trip to FOLSOM SOUTH Washington, D. C. where he attended hearings con - CANAL cerning the Folsom South Canal project. W 385 Minutes of June 18, 1969, continued ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Vice Mayor adjourned the meeting at approximately 11:00 p.m. ATTEST: BESS_E: L, BENNETT City Clerk -7-