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CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LORI
CITY HALL COUNCIL CitAgrERS
ay 17 FEBRUARY 14, 1968
A+,egular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lodi was held
beginning at 8:00 p.m. an Wednesday, February 14, 1968, in the City Hall
Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen - BROWN, CULBERTSON* HUNNELL,
WALTON and KIRSIEN (Mayor)
Absent; Councilmen - None
Also present: City Manager Glaves, Assistant City
Manager Peterson, City Attorney Mullen and
Planning Director Schroeder,
PLEDGE. Mayor Kirsten led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
MINUTES Minutes of January 17, 1968 were approved as written
and mailed on motion of Councilman Brown, Walton second.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A letter was read from Frank G. Michelena & Associates
requesting a continuance of the public hearing set for
this meeting to consider the appeal of Heath and
Company on behalf of Denny's Restaurant from the
decision of the Planning Commission in denying a
variance to increase the allowable sign area on a
parcel at Hast Kettleman Lane and Cherokee Lane.
On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Walton second,
the public hearing was continued to the meeting of
February 21, 1968.
PLANNING COMMISSION
DR. 1. M. HAYES The Planning Commission approved the request of
REZONING Dr. Ivan N. Hayes for a change in zoning from the C -P,
Commercial -Professional zone to the R-4, Multiple -
Family Institutional Residential zone for Lots 16, 17
and 18 of the Crescent Manor Subdivision located
in the 800 Block of South Fairmont Avenue. On motion
of Councilman Brown, dalton second, the matter was
set for public hearing on March 6, 1968.
PREZONE The Planning Commission also recommended the prezoning
WOOD AJON. to "M•' Industrial of the proposed Claude C. Wood
Addition located generally on the north side of Bast
Lockeford Street between the U.S. 50-99 Frontage Road
and Cluff Avenue. The matter was set for public
hearing an March 6, 1968, on motion of Councilman
Walton, Hunnell seooad.
OF INTEREST Actions of the Planning Commission of interest to the
Council were reported as follows:
1. Approved the request of Ham and Associates for
Westgate Shopping Center for a use permit to construct
a 50,000 sq. ft., junior department store at the
southwest corner of Lower Sacramento Road and West
Lodi Avenue in an area zoned C -S, Commercial Shopping.
2. Approved the request of Aladdin Real Estate by
Mr. Ted Katzakian for a variance to erect a sign
containing forty-four square feet in a commercial
development where pre-existing businesses have used
the total allowable sign area at 620 V. Lodi Avenue
In an area zoned C-10 Neighborhood Commercial.
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3. Recommended the approval of the proposal of the
San Joaquin County Planning Commission to change all
areas in the County presently zoned I -A, Interim -
Agriculture and I -H, Interim- Highway Frontage to
GA, General Agriculture.
TRAFFIC
A letter was read by Mayor Kirsten from Planning
REPORT
Director Schroeder requesting a joint meeting of
the Planning Commission and the City Council to
hear Dr. D. Jackson Faustman's oval presentation
of the Report on Major Streets and Traffic Improve-
ments. On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Hunnell
second, the Council set March 6, 1968 as the date to
hear Dr. Faustman's oral presentation.
COMMUNICATIONS
APPEAL -
A letter was read from David C. Paul appealing the
DAVID C. PAUL
decision of the Planning Commission in denying his
request for a change in zoning from the R-3, Limited
Multiple -Family Residential zone to the R-4,
Multiple -Family Institutional zone for a 25,000
square -foot area consisting of three parcels located
at 704 and 708 North Church Street and 117 Forrest
Avenue. The matter was set for public hearing on
March 20, 1968 on motion of Councilman :Dalton, Brown
second.
ABC
A notice was read of Application for Alcoholic
LICENSE
Beverage License, Person to Person Transfer, Off
Sale General, from Lee K. Yeen, to Wing No Hom,
Wing S. Fong and Raymond Fong, Westgate Lodi
Supermarket, Inc, at 311 South Lower Sacramento
Road.
CORRE-
Letters had been received acknowledging receipt of
SPONDENCE -
Resolution No. 3141 endorsing AJR No. 29 (Govern-
GOVERfQFFM
mental tax sharing) from the following. Larry S.
TAX SH.RING
Temple, Special Counsel to the President,
U.S. Senator Thomas H. Kuchel, Congressman John J.
McFall and Assemblyman Bob Monagan.
INVITATIOPI-
A letter was read from the City of Riverbank inviting
RIVER&iK
the Lodi City Council to attend the groundbreaking
CM11. CENTER
ceremonies to be held February 16, 1968 for the
Riverbank Community Center.
SPORTS OF
THE CITY MANAGER
CLAIMS
Claims in the amount of $1,,131,984.43 were approved
on motion of Councilman Brown, Walton second.
LAND SALE
The City manager reported that the State of California
TO STATE
has requested to purchase approximately 30 acres of
City -owned land at the site of the White Slough water
RES. NO. 3149
Pollution Control Plant. The land is needed by the
State to provide for the construction of Interstate
Highway 5 and the State has offered a total price of
$62,164 which includes payment for the land and
certain damages. The City Manager felt this to be an
equitable offer in view of recent land transactions
in that area and recommended the City accept the
offer of the State. After a short discussion, the
Council, on motion of Councilman Hunnell, Culbertson
second, adopted Resolution No. 3149 authorizing the
Mayor to execute the necessary documents to complete
the transaction at the stated purchase price.
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AAAP-) - The following bids were received on the 1500 GPN Triple
FIRE DEPT. Combination Pumper:
PUkPFR
P. B. Van Pelt, Inc. $44,491.65
RES. NO. 3150 Crown Coach Corp. 45,697.77
City Manager Glaves recommended that award be made to
the low bidder. On motion of Councilman Culbertson,
Brown second, The City Council adopted Resolution
No. 3150 awarding the contract for the pumper to the
low bidder, P. E. Van Pelt, Inc., for a total of
$44,491.05.
6v KJ mr. Glaves presented reports prepared by the staff
CONVERSION and Rogers Engineering recommending conversion to
6w KV. He also introduced representatives of
Roger's Engineering (the City's consulting firm),
Mr. Albert J. Hamilton and Xt. Robert J. bembreno,
who were in the audience. The City kanager felt that
the financial analysis indicated it is in the best
interest of the City to proceed immediately with
plans for the �,; KV conversion. The savings in cost
of power as a result of the lower rates for service
at 6u KV will be sufficient to more than recover the
capital costs of conversion. In addition to the
financial benefits, he felt the conversion would
strengthen the City's ability to provide service since
at present the system is somewhat limited as to the
size of individual loads it can accommodate. An
industry of sufficient load could overtax the ability
of the 12 KV system at the present time, but with the
60 KV system it would be possible to handle any
industrial load conceivable for the City of Lodi.
In addition, the 60 KV system will reduce the degree
to ;diicb the City is dependent upon the P.G. & E. Co.
He felt if the City defers the 60 KV conversion at
this time and accepts the second point of 12 KV service,
the City will be faced with the same question again
in a few years when the 12 KV system it outgrown. The
City Council discussed the report with Mr. Hamilton
and Mr. hembreno answering their questions. mayor
Kirsten asked whether the 10:. growth rate was a
realistic figure. Mr. Glaves explained that some
years the growth rate is below the 10A and some years
it is above the 10%, therefore, the lOm average
growth rate is felt to be a realistic figure.
Councilman Culbertson felt the City has the responsi-
bility to provide the power to serve the people of this
City and moved that the Council approve the conver-
sion to 60 KV. Councilman Walton seconded the notion.
Nayor Kirsten requested the Council to delay action
for one week so that he might review the Capital
Outlay Program and determine how this expenditure
would affect other projects in the future. The City
ivianager explained that funds have been appropriated
fox this conversion in the Utility Outlay Reserve
Fund, and any large expenditures in the future will
be based upon load growth which will pay for itself
in revenues. Councilman Hunnell stated he was in
favor of the 60 KV conversion but would like to give
Mayor Kirsten one more week to advise himself on the
matter. After further discussion, the motion carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen - BROWN, CULBERTSCN,
and vJALTON
Noes: Councilmen - HUNNELL and KIRSTEN
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SPECS -
Nb:. Glaves presented the specifications for three storm
P%R'S &
drain pumps and motors. The specifications were
MOTORS
approved and callAng for bids authorized on motion of
Councilman Culbertson, Walton second,
RELOCATION
The Public Works Department recommended abandonment
CROSS:dALKS
of the tempozaxy mid -block cxossing on Ham Lane
between Turner Road and Kirkwood Drive and installa-
RES. NO. 3151
tion of a crosswalk on the west side of Ham Lane
across Kirkwood Drive and the south side of Kirkwood
Drive across Ham Lane. On motion of Councilman
Brown, Walton second, the City Council adopted
Resolution No. 3151 authorizing relocation of cross-
walks in the area of Lakewood School as recommended
by the Public Works Department. Councilman Culbertson
asked for a report from the staff regarding the
location of the crosswalks in relationship to Lakewood
School as he felt the relocation might cause a problem
of children jaywalking.
STOP SIGN
The Public Works Department recommended the installation
TICKNOR CT.
of a stop sign on Ticknor Court at Lodi Avenue. On
AT LODI AVE,
motion of Councilman Culbertson, Hunnell second, the
City Council adopted Resolution No. 3152 authorizing
RES. NO. 3152
installation of a stop sign on Ticknor Court at Lodi
Avenue.
ELI&lINATE The City Manager stated the Public works Department
"NO PARKLYG" recommends elimination of the "No Parking" zone on the
ZONE - 606 W. south side of Nest Lockeford Street (506 W. Lockeford
LOCIGI-FORD ST. Street) west of North California Street in front of
the former Department of Motor Vehicles Building. On
RES. NO. 3153 motion of Councilman Hunnell, Walton second, the
Council adopted Resolution No. 3153 eliminating the
"No Parking" zone at 606 West Lockeford Street.
SPECS - Specifications for gasoline, oils and greases were
GASOLINE, OILS presented fax Council consideration. On motion of
& GREASES Councilman Brown, Hunnell second, the specifications
were approved and advertising for bids authorized.
ADVISORY The County Counsel has requested the City of Lodi to
PLANNING adopt a resolution authorizing execution of an agree-
ASSOC. ment for the formation of an Advisory Planning
Association. On motion of Councilman Hunnell, Brown
RES. NO. 3154 second, the Council adopted Resolution No. 3154
authorizing the Mayor to execute on behalf of the
City of Lodi an agreement for the formation of the
Cities and County of San Joaquin Advisory Planning
Association.
PERSONNEL The City Manager presented a report recently completed
RECLASSIFICATION by the State Personnel Board Cooperative Personnel
Services recommending reclassification of six positions,
PES. NO. 3155 Mr. Glaves explained that as a result of gradual change
in the work assignments and responsibilities of these
six positions, it was determined that a review was in
order. He said reclassifying these positions, would
be compensating these employees for the work they are
presently doing. Councilman Culbertson and Council-
man Brown stated they agreed with the report but
felt perhaps an examination should be given to the
employees in these positions before they assume the
new classification to determine if they are qualified
for the position. The City Manager felt that this
would only complicate the City's personnel system
and the State Personnel Board does not recommend this
procedure for reclassifications. After discussion,
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CATV City Manager-Glaves,stated the CATV Applications had
been received and are presently being reviewed by
the staff for presentation at the meeting of Febru-
ary 21, 1968. After discussions Councilman
Culbertson moved that each bidder be given 15 minutes
to present his application at the meeting of
February 21. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Hunnell and carried.
ADJOURNMENT Ors motion of Gogacilmaa' B=ogaz:. the :meeting was "
adjouined:� at .i1:20•p;m::•
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