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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 19, 1968221 CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LODI CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS JUNE 19, 1968 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lodi was held beginning at 8;00 p m. on Wednesday, June 19, 1968, in the City Hall Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present; 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 Kirsten, Schaffer second, Minutes of June 5, 1968 were approved as written and mailed. On motion of Councilman Kirsten, Schaffer second, Minutes of June 12, 1968 were approved as written and mailed. PUBLIC HEARINGS APPEAL Notice thereof having been published in accordance with law, R, ENGELSCN Mayor Hunnell called for hearing on the appeal of Mr. Robert Engelson from the decision of the City Planning Commission in denying his request for a variance to permit replacement of a 42 -inch -high conforming fence with a 5 -foot -high fence of wood or chain link on the property line at 301 North Crescent Avenue in an area zoned R-2, Single -Family Residential. Planning Director Schroeder introduced the matter and at the request of Councilman Kirsten, who was not present at the meeting of May 15, 1968 when the original appeal was denied by the Council, explained why the City Planning Commission had twice denied the request. He stated the Planning Commission did not feel there was a hardship involved. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Engelson, 301 North Crescent Avenue, spoke in favor of their appeal. Mrs. William F. Bambas, 311 North Crescent Avenue, read a letter from Mrs. Erma B. Reese, 310 North Crescent Avenue, favoring the appeal. Others speaking in favor of the appeal were Mrs. Helen I. Oakley, 727 West Lockeford Street; Mrs, Durward Paine, 300 North Crescent Avenue; Lester E. Cunningham, 749 Costa Drive; Mrs, Leland L. Lang, 815 Holly Drive; Peter Krogh, 900 West Lockeford Street; and Mrs. Kenneth M. Bull, 2209 West Walnut Street. There being no others in the audience who wished to speak on this matter, the public portion of hearing was closed. After discussion, Councilman Brown moved the decision of the Planning Commission be upheld and the appeal be denied. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schaffer and denied by the following vote, ap? Ayes; Councilmen - Brown, Kirsten, Schaffer and Hunnell Noes: Councilmen - Culbertson APPEAL - Notice thereof having been published in accordance with law, K. MUNSCH Mayor Hunnell called for hearing on the appeal of Mr. Konrad Munsch from the decision of the City Planning Commission in denying his request for a variance to reduce the required 5 -foot side yard to 0 feet on a parcel zoned "MIT Industrial which is adjacent to a parcel zoned R-4, Multiple -Family - Institutional Residential at 321 North Sacramento Street. -1- ;4G24 Minutes of June 19, 1968 continued Mr. Konrad Munsch was not present, therefore Councilman Brown moved the hearing be continued to the meeting of July 3, 1968. The motion was seconded by Councilman Kirsten and carried by unanimous vote. PLANNING COMMISSION D. MELCHER At its meeting of June 10, 1968, the City Planning Commission REZONING approved the request of Mr. David Melcher for a change in zoning from the R-3, Limited Multiple -Family Residential District to the R-4, Multiple -Family Institutional Residential District for two parcels located at 728 North Church Street and 120 Louie Avenue. On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Kirsten second, the matter was set for public hearing on July 3, 1968, MOUNCE ST. The Planning Commission also recommended that an existing, RES. NO. 3192 unnamed stub street on the east side of Cluff Avenue between Victor Road and Pine Street be named ^Mounce Street." On motion of Councilman Kiisten, Schaffer second,the Council adopted Resolution No. 3192 officially naming the above unnamed stub street "Mounce Street.', OF INTEREST Actions of the Planning Commission of interest to the Council were reported as follows: 1. Instructed the Planning Director to prepare the following materials as the first steps in converting the Precise Zoning of the various multiple -family zoned parcels from the present R-3 and R-4 zones to the R -GA, R -MD and R -HD classifications: a. prepare and present to each member of the Planning Commission a map depicting the staffs over-all recommendation for the multiple -family precise zoning; b. divide the present multiple -family zoned areas into 6 to 8 units which could be considered at separate public hearings; and C. prepare a public hearing schedule for Planning Commission review. 2. Continued the consideration of the Tentative Map of McDaniel Industrial Park until the regular session of October 14, 1968 at the request of the developer's Consulting Engineer, Mr, Victor Meyer. COMMUNICATIONS C. MUELLER - A letter was read from Chuck Mueller, reporter for the Stockton Record, expressing regrets that he will soon be RES, NO. 3193 leaving Lodi. On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Brown second, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 3193 express- ing appreciation for the fine job Mr. Mueller has done in reporting City news. ABC A notice was read of Application for Alcoholic Beverage LICENSE License, Person -to -Person Transfer, Off -Sale General, from Esther D. and Mike G. Mikalis to Bonnie J. and Edward E. Dancer, Plaza Liquors at 429B West Lockeford Street. -2- 223 Minutes of June 19, 1968, continued REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER CLAIMS Claims in the amount of $1,312,365.73 were approved on motion of Councilman Kirsten, Culbertson second. AWARD - Only one bid each had been received on the dump truck, the TRUCKS 3/4 -ton pickup truck and chassis and the two tilt -cab trucks and chassis. The bids were from Green Ford Sales as follows: RES. NO. 3194 Dump Truck $4,588.76 3/4 -ton Pickup Truck & Chassis 1,922.01 Two Tilt -Cab Trucks & Chassis 7,495.27 The City Manager recommended the award be made. On motion of Councilman Kirsten, Schaffer second, the Council adopted Resolution No. 3194 awarding the contract for the furnish- ing of one dump truck, one 3/4 -ton pickup truck and chassis and two tilt -cab trucks and chassis to Green Ford Sales for the amount of the bids. PROPOSED At its meeting of June 5 the City Council requested the AMENDMENT TO staff to prepare an appropriate amendment to the Building ZONING ORD. Code as recommended by the City Planning Commission to provide for a no -fee permit for construction of new fences. The City Manager read the proposed amendment stating that it was felt by the staff it would be better to amend the Zoning Ordinance to provide for the fence permit rather than the Building Code. On motion of Councilman Kirsten, Schaffer second, the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance was se for public hearing on July 3, 1968. AWARD - Bids on the Westgate Street Improvements were presented WESTGATE ST. totaling as follows: IMPROVEMENTS Claude C. Wood Company $16,260.00 RES. NO. 3195 A. Teichert & Son 16,498.25 City Manager Glaves explained that a letter had been received from the developers of Westgate Shopping Center requesting deferment of the street improvements until a future date. The Council discussed the possible traffic hazard which could be created by the widening of Lodi Avenue without widening at the Woodbridge Irrigation District Canal. It was felt by Councilman Culbertson and Hunnell that this would not create a serious problem. After further discussion, the Council, on motion of Councilman Culbertson, Brown second, adopted Resolution No. 3195 awarding the contract for the Westgate Street Improvements to Claude C. Wood Company for the amount of the bid, with Councilman Kirsten and Schaffer voting no. R/W The City Manager stated it would be necessary to defer the BAKER'S discussion regarding the right-of-way exchange with Baker's NURSERY Nursery as there were further details to be worked out. 1968-69 BUDGET The Council then continued with review of the proposed 1968-69 Budget, beginning with the Special Payments in the Council -City Clerk Budget. Councilman Kirsten moved that Si COUNTY $1,400 be approved in the Council -Clerk Budget for the San SAFETY Joaquin County Safety Council. The motion was seconded by COUNCIL Councilman Schaffer and carried by unanimous vote. -3- 224 Minutes of June 19, 1968, continued CHAMBER OF A Financial Report of last year's activities as well as COMMERCE the budget for the coming year had been submitted by the Lodi District Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber requested - $8,000; this is the same amount as the City granted last year. On motion of Councilman Schaffer, Kirsten second, the Council approved $8,000 in the Council -Clerk Budget for the Lodi District Chamber of Commerce. GUEST FUND Mr. Les Dabritz, Manager of the Lodi District Chamber, stated that the $500 fund for entertainment of distinguished visitors to the City had been depleted in the amount of $112.90. On motion of Councilman Kirsten, Schaffer second, the Council agreed this fund should be reimbursed in that amount. JR. CHAMBER Mr. Steve Schnabel, 1549 West Vine Street, representing the OF COMMERCE Lodi Junior Chamber of Commerce, presented the Junior Chamber's request for $500. On motion of Councilman Brown, Kirsten second, the $500 request of the Junior Chamber of Commerce was .approved, GRAPE The City Manager stated that the usual $1500 for the Lodi FESTIVAL Grape Festival and National Wine Show had also been included in the Council -Clerk Budget. RECESS The Mayor declared a five-minute recess and the Council reconvened at 10;20 p.m. P.W. DEPT. The Council requested at its June 12 meeting a report on the MOBIL RADIO mobil radio included in the Public Works Department's list of supplemental requests. The City Manager explained that the truck for which this radio is requested answers emergen calls and therefore it is necessary equipment for the truck. Councilman Culbertson moved the mobil radio for the Public Works Department be approved in the 1968-69 Budget. The motion was seconded by Councilman Kirsten and carried with Councilman Brown voting no. COMPLAINTS RE City Manager Glaves stated he has had further complaints GOLF with regard to balls that are being knocked over the fence DRIVING at the Golf Driving Range. He recommended extending the RANGE fence 40 feet high eastward across the north end of the range'at an approximate cost of $505. On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Schaffer second, the Council author- ized the extension of the fence to 40 feet high eastward across the north end of the Golf Driving Range at an expense of $505. The Council also directed the City Manager to notify Mr. Otto Pirtle by letter that it is his responsi- bility to keep the golf balls from going into and across Cherokee Lane; if further problems develop as a result of the operation Mr. Pirtle either must adjust the operation to relieve the problem or make any necessary physical improvements at his own expense; and further complaints may call for reconsideration of the contract. 1968-69 Councilman Kirsten moved the introduction of Ordinance No. OPERATING 864 adopting the 1968-69 Operating Budget. The motion was BUDGET seconded by Councilman Brown and carried by unanimous vote. ORD. NO. 864 INTRODUCED 225 Minutes of Jure 19, 1968, continued ORDINANCES AMENDING ORDINANCE NO., 862; entitled '"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORD CHAPTER 27 {ZONING ORDINANCE; OF THE LODI CITY CODE RE MULTIPLE- AND THEREBY ESTABLISHING THE FOLLOWING ML'LTIPLE- FAMILY ZONING FAMILY ZONING DISTRICTS - R -GA; R -MD AND R -HD," having been introduced at the regular meeting of ORD. NO. 862 June 5, 1968, was brought up ;or passage on motion of ADOPTED Councilman. Kirsten, Culbertson 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 and Hunn.ell Noes: Councilmen - done Absent; Councilmen - None EXTENSICN OF Councilman_ Brown stated he had been questioned about the 4vESTWOOD AVE. City's plans regarding the extension_ of Westwood Avenue and asked why the street had not been extended. The City Manager will report back to the Council on the matter. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Council adjourned at approximately 10;40 p.m. Attest; BESSIE L. SENNETT City Clerk -5-