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CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LODI
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
JULY 5, 1962
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lodi
was held beginning at 8:00 p.m. of Thursday, July 5, 1962.
Councilmen Brown, Culbertson, Dow and Ullmann present. Mayor
Katzakian absent. Mayor pro tempore Dow presided.
Also present:
City Manager Glaves, Administrative Assistant
Carlton, City Attorney Mullen and Planning
Director Rodgers.
MINUTES
Minutes of June 13, June 20 and June 27, 1962
were approved as written and mailed on motion
of Councilman Culbertson, Brown second, after
correcting the minutes of June 27 by adding
the following to the paragraph entitled "Tokay-
Mille Intersection": "The motion was seconded
by Councilman Dow and carried."
PUBLIC HEARINGS
MINOR RESI-
Notice thereof having been published in accord-
DENTIAL STREETS
ance with law, vice -Mayor Dow called for public
hearing on the proposal to amend the subdivision
ORD. NO. 729
ordinance by increasing the length of minor:
INTRODUCED
residential streets from 400 feet to 800 feet.
There were no protests, written or oral. Mr.
Ted Schneider, 205 South Crescent Avenue, and
Mr. Maurice Ray, Jr., 2331 Cabrillo Circle,
both spoke in favor of the proposal. It was
explained to those present that the length of
the street was measured between "T" intersections.
Mr. Schneider said that the subdividers under-
stood this definition. Councilman Culbertson
moved that Ordinance No. 729 amending the sub-
division ordinance by changing the length of a
minor residential street from 400 feet to 800
feet be introduced. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Ullmann and carried.
SENIOR
Mr. Verne Woolery, 353 Live Oak Street,
CITIZENS RE
Woodbridge, protested "lettere to the Editor"
JONES ESTATE
written by several members of the Senior
Citizens Club, of which he is a member, in regard
to funds received by the City from the Lee
Jones' Estate. Contrary to views expressed in
the letters, he said that the Club feels that
it is entitled to consideration in distribution
of the funds. He did not want the Council to
think that the Club was not interested in
receiving a portion of the bequest. Mrs.
Charlotte Tullar, 309 West Pine Street, also a
member of the Senior Citizens, said that appli-
cation had been made by letter to the City for
a portion of the Lee Jones' Estate. (The letter
was sent to the Recreation Commission). It was
pointed out to Mr. Woolery and Mrs. Tullar that
the Council intended to meet with the attorney
and the executor of the Lee Jones' Estate in
order to reach a closer understanding of the
wishes of Mr. Jones before using the bequest.
COMMUNICATIONS
FIRE DEPT.
A letter was received from the Red Devil Fire -
COMMENDED
works Company, 1724 Seventh Street, Sacramento,
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WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of San Joaquin County did,
on the 3rd day of July, 1962, canvass or cause to be canvassed
the votes cast in the City of Lodi (hereinafter called the "City")
at the special municipal bond election consolidated with the State
of California Direct Primary Election held on June 5, 1962, in the
City, by the electors of the City upon the measures, and each of
them, hereinafter set forth, and did certify to this Council the
result of the votes cast at said election upon each of said
measures, which said certification is now on file in the office
of the City Clerk of the City,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Lodi as follows:
1. Said canvass by said Board of Supervisors as shown by
said certification and the result of said election is hereby roti--
fied, confirmed and approved.
2. At said election the following measures, and each of
them, for incurring bonded indebtedness were submitted to the
electors of the City and the number of votes cast in the City for
and against each of said measures was as follows:
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thanking the City for the excellent cooperation
given by the Fire Department and the efficient
handling of the situation at the scene of an
accident involving one of the Company's trucks.
Vice -Mayor Dow added his appreciation of the
work done by the Fire Department in containing
the recent Lodi Theater fire.
ABC LICENSE
Notice.of Application for alcoholic beverage
license, On -Sale Beer, was received for Loy S.
Chin and Fred A. Yin, Diamond Cafe, 21 West
Pine Street—
treet—REPORTS
REPORTSOF
THE CITY MANAGER
CLAIMS
Claims in the amount of $202,636.42 were approved
on motion of Councilman Brown, Ullmann second.
DELINQUENT
The City Manager presented a list of delinquent
ASSESSMENTS
assessments for the Lowe's Village Street
TO COUNTY
Lighting District and the South Crescent Street
Lighting District which should be placed on the
RES. NO. 2548
County tax rolls for collection as provided in
ADOPTED
Section 5451 of the Streets and Highways Code.
Councilman Brown moved the adoption of Resolution
No. 2548 requesting the San Joaquin County Tax
Collector to include the delinquent assessments
for Lowe's Village Street Lighting District and
the South Crescent Street Lighting District on
the 1962-63 property tax rolls. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Culbertson and carried.
CANVASS OF
The resolution of the Board of Supervisors of
SPECIAL BOND
San Joaquin County dated July 3, 1962, canvassing
ELECTION
the results of the June 5, 19629 Consolidated
Primary Election having been received, the City
RES. NO. 2549
Council adopted the following resolution on
ADOPTED
motion of Councilman Brown, Culbertson second:
RESOLUTION NO. 2549
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LODI CONFIRMING CANVASS BY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY OF SPECIAL
MUNICIPAL BOND ELECTION HELD JUNE 5, 1962.
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of San Joaquin County did,
on the 3rd day of July, 1962, canvass or cause to be canvassed
the votes cast in the City of Lodi (hereinafter called the "City")
at the special municipal bond election consolidated with the State
of California Direct Primary Election held on June 5, 1962, in the
City, by the electors of the City upon the measures, and each of
them, hereinafter set forth, and did certify to this Council the
result of the votes cast at said election upon each of said
measures, which said certification is now on file in the office
of the City Clerk of the City,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Lodi as follows:
1. Said canvass by said Board of Supervisors as shown by
said certification and the result of said election is hereby roti--
fied, confirmed and approved.
2. At said election the following measures, and each of
them, for incurring bonded indebtedness were submitted to the
electors of the City and the number of votes cast in the City for
and against each of said measures was as follows:
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Total
Total
Vote
Vote
"YES°
"NO"
MEASURE (B). Shall the City of Lodi
Civic Center incura bonded indebted-
ness in the principal
amount of $791,000 for the acquisition, construe --
tion and completion of the following municipal im-
provement, to wit: A civic center, including hall
of justice and fire station building, acquisition
and development of civic center site , land-
scaping and other site improvements, land, ease-
ments, rights of way and other works, property or
structures necessary or convenient for a civic
center for the City of Lodi? 3,008
3,819
MEASURE (C)t Shall the City of Lodi
Storm Drain System) incur a bonded indebted-
ness in the principal
amount of $1,436,000 for the acquisition, con-
struction and completion of the following municipal
improvement, to wit: Municipal storm drain system,
including trunk lines, ditches, outfall ditch,
freeway drainage, standby generators for emergency
pumping, pipes, manholes, catchbasins, pumps,•
lands, easements, rights of way and other works,
property or structures necessary or convenient for
a municipal storm drain system for the City of
Lodi? 2,330
4,661
MEASURE (D)- Shall the City of Lodi
treat mprovements) incur a bonded indebted-
ness in the principal
amount of $537,000 for the acquisition, construc-
tion and completion of the following municipal im-
provement, to wit: Street improvements, including
reconstruction, repaving, resurfacing, replace-
ment, widening and extension of existing streets
(including removal and relocation or replacement
of existing public utility facilities); construc-
tion, paving and surfacing of new streets; new
curbs, gutters and sidewalks and replacement of
existing curbs, gutters and sidewalks; lands, ease-
ments and rights of way; and other works, property
or structures necessary or convenient for street
improvements for the City of Lodi? 3,665 3,231
MEASURE (E): Shall the City of Lodi
Water System incur a bonded indebted -
Improvements) ness in the principal
amount of $614,000 for
the acquisition, construction and completion of
the following municipal improvement, to wit:
Improvement of the municipal water system, includ-
ing new water mains, replacements and extensions
of existing water mains, pipes, valves,hydrants,
meters, wells and well sites, tanks and tank sites,
pumps, standby engines, lands, easements, rights
of way and other works, property or structures
necessary or convenient for improvement of the
municipal water system of the City of Lodi? 3,918 2,925
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Total
Total
Vote
Vote
"YES"
"NO"
MEASURE F Shall the'City.of Lodi
Sanitary Sewage incur a bonded indebted -
System Improvements) ness in the principal
amount of $787,000 for
the acquisition, construction and completion of
the following municipal improvement to wit:
Improvement of the municipal sanitary sewage
system, including new trunk and outfall sewer
lines, replacement of existing trunk lines, pipes,
connections, purchase of sewage treatment plant
site and new plant, lands, easements, rights of
way and other works, property or structures neces-
sary or convenient for improvement of the municipal
sanitary sewage system of the City of Lodi? 3,945
3.10
MEASURE G : Shall the City of Lodi
Park and Recreation incur a bonded indebted -
Facilities) ness in the principal
amount of ¢321,000 for
the acquisition, construction and completion of
the following municipal improvement, to wit:
Park and recreation facilities, including improve-
ment of existing parks, acquisition and develop-
ment of new parks, planting, landscaping, paving,
walkways and other site improvements for existing
city -owned lands and parks; conversion of park
sprinkler system to automatic; reconstruction -of
stadium; park department nursery; lands, ease-
ments and rights of way; and other works, property
or structures necessary or convenient for park and
recreation facilities for the City of Lodi? 2,794
4,261
MEASURE (H): Shall the City of Lodi
Corporation Yard) incur a bonded indebted-
ness in the principal
amount of $183,000 for the acquisition, construc-
tion and completion of the following municipal im-
provement, to wit: Corporation yard, including
shops, storage buildings, equipment sheds and
other facilities for the care, custody and opera-
tion of city=owned equipment and materials;
storage and parking areas, paving, surfacing, yard
lighting, fencing, storm drains and other site
improvements; water, gas and electrical facili-
ties; lands, easements and rights of way; and
other works, property or structures necessary or
convenient for a corporation yard for the City -
of Lodi? 2,651 4,191
Fire Department Shall the City of Lodi
Improvements) incur a bonded indebted-
ness in the principal
amount of $135,000 for the acquisition, con-
--:strudti.on and completion of the following munici-
pal improvements, to wit: Fire department
improvements, including construction of new fire
station together with furniture, fixtures and
equipment therefor; new city-wide fire alarm
system; lands, easements and rights of way; and
..other works, property or structures necessary
or convenient for fire department improvements
for the City of Lodi? 4,232 2,853
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Total Total
Vote Vote
"YES„ NO
MEASURE W: Shall the City of Lodi
Library incur a bonded indebted-
ness in 'the principal
amount of $4759000 for
the acquisition, construction and completion of the
following municipal improvement, to wit: A library,
including book storage space and other storage
areas, reading and conference rooms and reference
and staff facilities; furniture, fixtures and
equipment; site improvements; new books; land,
easements and rights of way; and other works,
property or structures necessary or convenient -
for a municipal library for the City of Lodi? 2,337 40819
3. The total number of votes cast in the City at said
special municipal bond election and the total number of votes
given in each precinct and by absentee voters of the City for and
against each of said measures was and is set forth in said can-
vass by said 3oard of Supervisors.
4. That less than 2/3 of all of the votes cast at said
special municipal bond election on said Measure (D) were in favor
of said measure and authorized the incurring of a bonded indebted-
ness for the purposes set forth in said measure, and that said
measure did not pass.
5. That less than 2/3 of all of the votes cast at said
special municipal bond election on said Measure (C) were in favor
of said measure and authorized the incurring of a bonded Indebted-
ness for the purposes set forth in said measure, and that said
measure did not pass.
6. That less than 2/3 of all of the votes cast at said
special municipal bond election on said Measure (D) were in favor
of said measure and authorized the incurring of a bonded indebted-
ness for the purposes set forth in said measure, and that said
measure did not pass.
7. That less than 2/3 of all of the votes cast at said
special municipal bond election on said Measure (F,) were in favor
of: said measure and authorized the incurring of a bonded indebted-
ness for the purposes set forth in said measure, and that said
measure did not pass.
8. That less than 2/3 of all of the votes cast at said
special municipal bond election on said Measure (F) were in.f avor
of said measure and authorized the incurring of a bonded indebted-
ness for the purposes set forth in said measure, and that_aai_d
measure did not pass.
9. That less than 2/3 of all of the votes cast at said
special municipal bond election on said Measure (G) %tere.in favor
of said measure and authorized the incurring of a bonded indebted-
ness for the purposes set forth in said measure, and that said'_.:
measure did not pass.
10. That less than 2/3 of all of the votes . cast at said,
special municipal bond election on said Measure (H) were in favor
of said measure and authorized the incurring of a bonded iLdebted-
ness for the purposes set forth in said measure, and that said
measure did not pass.
11. That less than 2/3 of all of the votes cast at said
special municipal bond election on said Measure (I) were in favor
of said measure and authorized the incurring of a bonded indebted-
ness for the purposes set forth in said measure, and that said
measure did not pass.
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12. That less than 2/3 of all of the votes cast at said -
special municipal bond election on said Measure (J) were in favor
of said measure and authorized the incurring of a bonded indebted-
ness for the purposes set forth in said measure, and that said
measure did not pass.
PASSED AND
ADOPTED this 5th day of July, 1962, by the
following votes
AYES: Councilmen - BROWN, CULBERTSON, DOW and ULLMANN
NOES: Councilmen - NONE
ABSENT: Councilmen - KATZAKIAN
UTILITIES IN
City Manager Glaves stated that Wilsey and Ham
WESTDALE SUBD.
had recommended that utility lines be placed in
the streets in new subdivisions, and since the
Westdale Subdivision leads itself to this type
of installation and since the subdividers are
in favor thereof, he recommends that the utili-
ties in the Westdale Subdivision be installed
in the streets. The City has not formulated a
set policy, but it has been the usual policy
to obtain easements for utilities at the rear
of the lots. If the Council will approve of
the placing of the utility lines in the streets
in the Westdale Subdivision, a new map of the
subdivision will be submitt@d. The subdivider
will have more flexibility in planning if the
utilities are in the streets. Permitting the
installation in the Westdale Subdivision would
not be setting a precedent. After discussing
the feasibility of such utility installations,
it was moved by Councilman Culbertson that the
City change its general policy regarding utility
installations by permitting the location of
water and sewer lines in streets where it is -
practicable to do so before the street improve-
ments are made unless it is physically more
satisfactory to locate utility lines in a rear
easement. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Brown and carried.
SPECS_-,
Specifications for concrete pipe were approved
CONCRETE
and call for bids thereon authorized on motion
-PIPE
of Councilman Brown, Ullmann second.
CUSTODY
An agreement with the State for the custody by
AGREEMENT
the City of radiological monitoring kits was
CD -,KITS
presented for Council action by the City Manager.
The City would have the responsibility and care
of the kits. Councilman Culbertson moved that
the.custody agreement with the State be approved
and that the_City Manager be authorized to exe-
cute .the agreement. 'The _motioa was seconded
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by Councilman Brown and carried.
SPECS-=
The City Manager presented plans and specifi-
LOCKEFORD. ST
cations for the installation of a sanitary sewer
SEWER"LINE
line in Lockeford Street between California and
Pleasant.. The Council had approved placing the
WATER LINE
line in this street at its meeting of May 16,
APPROVED
1962. The Engineering Department also recom-
mends the installation at this time of a 12"
water line on Calif ornia Street to be connected
with the existing 14" main in Lockeford Street
and an S" water line in Lockeford Street so
that the street will not have to be torn up
after it has been improved. Councilman
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Culbertson moved that the plans and specifi-
cations for the sanitary sewer line in Lockeford
Street between California Street and Pleasant
Avenue be approved and call for bids authorized.
His motion was seconded by Councilman Ullmann
and carried. City Manager Glaves said that
authorization would also be needed for the
installation of the water lines, making con-
nections, etc., which would be done by City
crews and would require some overtime. Council-
man Culbertson moved that the water line project
on Lockeford Street as outlined by the City
Manager be approved. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Brown and carried.
STORM DRAIN Plans for a proposed storm drain south of the
S OF WALNUT Walnut Orchard Tract were presented by the City
ORCHARD TR. Yanager who explained that the State is willing
to change its proposed 18" freeway drain to 24"
provided the City will pay the difference in
costs and will permit the State to connect the
Freeway drains to the City's existing drain.
By enlarging this drain better service to the
area will be provided. The plans also call for
an 18" connector between the proposed 24" drain
and an existing 24" drain and the construction
of a 21" drain along the south line of Walnut
Orchard:frcm Lloyd Street to Woodrow Street and
a 24" drain from Woodrow to the above proposed
24" Freeway drain. The easement f or the line
east from Lloyd Street has been secured from
Mr. and Mrs. Orrin D. Kettelman, subject to the
following conditions: The pipe shall be installed
to a sufficient depth so as not to interfere
with farming operations and if the line is
damaged by farming operations the property
owner will not be liable for such damage; the
City shall pay $10 per vine for any vines
destroyed by the pipe installation; and the City
will not install said line during the period of
July 15 to November 15. Councilman Brown moved
that the City agree to the State's conditions
and pay the difference between the cost of 18"
and 24" pipe and also install the 18" connector.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Culbertson
and carried. Councilman Culbertson then moved
that the City accept the easement from Mr. and
Mrs. Orrin D. Kettelman and that the 21" -and
24" storm sewers from Lloyd Street east be
installed. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Brown and carried. The above projects are part
of the Capital Outlay Program.
JOINT POLE The City has received a proposed agreement
WITH PG&E with Pacific.Gas and Electric Company for joint
ownership of one 75 -foot pole located at Turner
Road and Cherokee Lane. The City Manager recom-
mended that the agreement be approved and .that
he be authorized to sign it on behalf of .the
City. On motion of Councilman Culbertson,
Ullmann second, the Council accepted the agree-
ment with Pacific Gas and Electric Company for
joint ownership of one pole at Turner Road and
Cherokee Lane at a cost of 8175 to the City and
authorized its execution by the City Manager.
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S.J. COUNTY
Councilman Culbertson stated that two committees
ECONOMIC
within the County have been studying the advisa-
DEVEL OPMENT
bility of establishing a San Joaquin County
AUTHORITY
Economic Development Authority which would
coordinate and increase efforts throughout the
County for economic development, including the
establishment of industries County -wide. The
committees are recommending that such an organi-
zation be established and are asking that the
cities within the County support their recom-
mendation by resolution to the Board of Super-
visors. Councilman Culbertson,who headed the
aims and purposes committee on this project,
said he would have information on the proposal
sent to other members of the Council for their
study prior to the next Council meeting.
ORDINANCES
REZONE N SIDE
ORDINANCE NO. 727, entitled "AMENDING THE
OF W ELM IIi
OFFICIAL DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF LODI AND
200 BLOCK
THEREBY REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY ALONG THE NORTH
SIDE OF ELM STREET BETWEEN CHURCH STREET AND -
ORD. -NO. 727
PLEASANT AVENUE TO BE IN THE C-2 GENERAL COM -
ADOPTED
MERCIAL ZONE," having been introduced at the
regular meeting of June 20, 1962, was brought
up for passage on motion of Councilman Brown,
Ullmann second. Second reading was omitted
after reading by title, and was then passed,
adopted and ordered to print by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmen - BROWN, CUL BERTSON, DOW
and ULLMANN
NOES: Councilmen - NONE
ABSENT: Councilmen - KATZAKIAN
1962-63 BUDGET
ORDINANCE NO. 728, entitled "ADOPTING A BUDGET
ADOPTED
FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF
THE CITY OF LODI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
ORD. NO. 728
JULY 1, 1962 AND ENDING JUNE 309 1963," having
ADOPTED
been introduced at an adjourned meeting held
June 27, 19629 was brought up for passage on
motion of Councilman Brown, Culbertson second.
Second reading was omitted after reading by
title, and was then passed, adopted and ordered
to print by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen - BROWN, CULBERTSON, DOW
and ULLMANN
NOES: Councilmen - N0NE
ABSENT: Councilmen - KATZAKIAN
REPORTS OF
CITY MANAGER (Continued)
PARKING ON
City Manager Glaves reported on the additional
S. SACRAMENTO
information that had been received from the
STREET
Engineering and Police Departments regarding
their recommendation for parallel parking on
the west side of Sacramento Street between Oak
and Pine Streets, reviewing data which had been
submitted with his June 18, 1962 bulletin to
the Council. The percent of total reportable
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accidents for the past five years on this block
of South Sacramento Street is 27/ compared to
lla on the similar block on South School Street.
A survey of the volume of parking along the
block in question shows that only 40% of the
stalls are in use at any one time, but that
average daily traffic during June 1962 was 5,145•
He also presented figures showing comparable
traffic on other streets, cited safety factors
of angle vs parallel parking, etc. The City
Manager also mentioned the view of the Rational
Safety Council which recommends the elimination
of all diagonal parking in the business area.
Mr. Clifford Gatzert, representing Hugh Steacy
of Henderson Bros., gave the following points
in favor of angle parking: The block being
considered is in Parking District No. 1 and
angle parking would save loss of meter income
since parallel parking reduces parking spaces
from 28 to 16; Sacramento Street is 56 feet
between curbs from Lodi Avenue to Lookeford
Street and therefore is wide enough to take care
of angle parking on one side and parallel parking
on the other; accident counts are not conclusive
as the streets are not comparable because there
were more parking spaces on Sacramento Street;
angle parking is more convenient, easier and
more economical and is preferred by drivers;
and angle parking is safer under comparable
street conditions. He recommended that the white
line down the center of the street be moved
three or four feet easterly so that the line
would be in the center of the travelled way with
parallel parking on the east side and angle
parking restored to the west side. Mr. Loren
Powell, manager of the San Joaquin County Safety
Council, spoke in behalf of the Lodi District
Safety Council, stating that angle parking
impeded traffic since motorists take twice the
length of their car in backing -out, whereas .
with parallel.parking less space is needed to
maneuver a car and the traffic is not held up.
He said that traffic engineering manuals state
that parallel parking should be used on any
street which is less than 70 feet in width.
Where angle parking is permitted on narrower
streets, the majority of users suffer delay for
the few who park, and traffic hazards are greater
According to Mr. Powell, the State Division of
Highways is also opposed to angle parking. He
said it was the intent of the Lodi District
Safety Council to request the Council to con-
sider the elimination of all angle parking in
the business area. The Council discussed at
length the amount of traffic and parking on the
street, the width of the street and the footage
requirements for angle parking, the desires of
the businessmen in this area and their customers,
etc., questioning Mr. Gatzert, Mr. Powell and
Mr. Glaves concerning the inf ormation given.
Councilman Culbertson then moved that the Council
revert to diagonal parking on the west side of
Sacramento Street between Pine and Oak Streets
until such time as the Council considers that
changing the entire length of Sacramento Street
to parallel parking on both sides is warranted.
The motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Dow, who
felt that he did not understand the situation
sufficiently at the time their original decision
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was made and therefore had acted hastily. He
felt that the information presented at this
time led to a different conclusion. The City
Manager said that the administration had suf-
ficient data to make a recommendation at this
time to have parallel parking for the entire
street. Councilman Culbertson said that the
width of Sacramento Street was a consideration
in allowing diagonal parking on one side of the
street. -He felt that he had acted hastily in
the first instance -as he had thought that most
of the merchants in this block had been con-
tacted and were agreeable to -the change.
Councilman Ullmann suggested that parallel
parking be tried out for another month or two.
He said that he had talked to the merchants in
this block and most of them were satisfied with
the parallel parking. Vice -Mayor Dow said that
the Council should make a decision since diagonal
parking is still permitted in this block under
the traffic ordinance. Mr. Powell urged the
Council to give credence to the data submitted
by the -Police and Engineering departments.
Mr. Gordon Nichols, Director of the Lodi District
Safety Council, said the petitioners for diagonal
parking should be interested enough to be
present at this meeting. Mr. Jacob Ferguson,
209 South Sacramento Street, said all the parking
they could get was needed in the block between
Walnut and Lodi Avenue. Councilman Culbertson
said that he felt the new evidence presented
-warranted the change back to diagonal parking,
saying it was not a major street so should serve
the people in the area, but that if the accident
rate becomes critical, parking on the street
should be reconsidered. He felt that if the
white- line were moved a 'few feet easterly,
hazards would be eliminated. Councilman Brown
agreed to some extent that the Council had made
a_hasty decision, but he'said that he had checked
the perking along this block for several days
and that parking was always available. He had
also contacted the business men in this block
and all but two like -parallel parking. A vote
was then taken on the motion, as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - CULBERTSOtI, DOW and
ULLMANN
NOES:- Cogncilmen - BROWN
ABSENT: Councilmen - KATZAKIAN
City. Manager Glaves asked the Council how soon
-they would want the change made and he was told
to use his best"judgment.• He was also instructed
not to have the white line in the middle of the
street changed until the Engineering Department
made a recommendation thereon.
The City Council then adjourned on motion of
Councilman Brown, Culbertson second.
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