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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - April 19, 196745 CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LODI CITY HALL COUNCIL CHPIMAS APRIL 19, 1967 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lodi was held beginning at 8:00 p.m. of Wednesday, April 19, 1967, in the City Hall Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen - BR041, CULBERTSON (8:05 p.m.), HUNNiELL, WALTON and KIRSTEK (payor) Absent. Councilmen - Alone i.lso present: City Manager Glaves, Administrative Assistant Peterson, City Attorney Mullen (8:35 p.m.) and Planning Director Schroeder. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Brown, ;Jalton second, the Minutes of April 5, 1967, were approved as written and mailed. PUBLIC HEARTNGS APPEAL - Notice thereof having been published in accordance L. J. NCRRIS with law, Mayor Kirsten called for public hearing on the appeal of Kr. L. J. idorris from the decision of the City Planning Commission in denying his request for a use permit to install a flashing arrow sign at 322 North California Street in a C-2 zone. (Councilman Culbertson arrived.) lair. L. J. Norris, speaking in behalf of his appeal, said when be purchased the sign, he was ignorant of City requirements and had not known the sign was in violation until he was so informed by the Chief Building Inspector. He asked why it was con- sidered a traffic hazard and was given an explanation by the Mayor. Mr. Norris then asked how he could use his sign and was advised to get in touch with the Planning Director to see if the sign could be made to comply with City regulations. IJo one else in the audience wished to be heard concerning this matter and there were no written communications thereon so the public portion of the hearing was closed. Council- man Brown moved that the appeal of Mr. L. J. Norris be denied. The motion was seconded by Councilman Walton and carried by unanimous vote. CIVIC CSNTF.R Mr. Mary Putnam, Lodi Tent and Awning Company, sub• FOUNTAIN sidiary Putnam's Rainbow Fountains, 111-1/2 W. Pine Sir4ESTED street, Lodi, addressed the Council concerning the possibility of having fountains installed on City property, stating that the City had two ideal locations; Lodi Lake Park and the Civic Center. He said now was an opportune time to have a fountain installed at the Civic Center before the completion of the mall. He requested that consideration be given to this sugges- tion. Councilman Walton moved that the matter of a fountain in the Civic Center be -referred to the City's landscape architect for consideration and that the architect contact Mr. Putnam for possible designs. 'The motion was seconded by Councilman Brown and carried by unanimous vote. PLANNING Ca*11, SICK BARBER AND The Planning Commission has recommended that Chapter 27 BEAUry SHOPS (Zoning Ordinance) of the City Code be amended so as IN R-3 AND R-.4 to eliminate future beauty and barber shops from the ZONES R-4 Multiple -Family Institutional Residence District - 1 - 4 ti Ninutes of April 19, 1967 continued - 2 - and beauty shops from the R-3 Limited Multiple -Family Residence District, and that all existing beauty shops and barber shops within these districts become noncon- forming uses. On: motion of Councilman Culbertson, ;Dalton second, the matter was set for public hearing on iday 3, 1967. PC ACTION The Planning Commission approved the request of Nx . Frank Grenko for a variance to reduce the required distance between buildings in a dwelling group from ton to two and one-half feet to permit construction of a four -unit apartment at 321 South Fairmont Avenue in an R-4 zone. The approval was conditioned on the owner removing the existing residential structure within five years so that the development would again conform to zoning requirements. COMMUNICATIONS CHAMBER RE A communication was read from the Lodi District Chamber DIRECTIONAL of Commerce requesting that a small replica of the SIGNS city emblem be included on the new directional signs which are now being prepared by the Public Storks department. The Chamber+s Civic Affairs Committee has been cooperating with Public works Director Jones on this project. Councilman C-]alton moved that those working on this program be contacted with the request that ideas and sketches of the proposed signs be pre- sented to the Council for consideration. The motion was seconded by Councilman Culbertson and carried. CHAKBER RE The Chamber of Commerce has passed a resolution asking RAILROAD the Council to oppose the Public Utilities Commission's GATE CROSSINGS proposal for the creation of flashing lights and gate crossings at five local crossings of the Southern Pacific Railroad. (City Attorney Mullen arrived.) Councilman Walton moved that the City Council go on record opposing the flashing lights and gate crossings within the City as proposed by the State Public Utilities Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hunnell and carried. CVD, LCC Notice was read of the Central Valley Division, League of California Cities, meeting in Manteca on April 27, 1907. MEETING RE A memorandum was read from Laren Powell, Chairman of PLANNLNG the Board of Supervisors' Urban Problems and anvixon- ALLIANCE mental Services Committee, informing the Council that the meeting date to consider proposed by-laws and agree- ment for an Intergovernmental Planning Alliance had been changed from April 27 to Thursday, May 4, 1967, at 7:30 p.m. wj,l. DORN RE L letter was read from :7arren X. Dorn, First Vice PRE-cbiPTION President, County Supervisors 6.ssociation of California, LEGISLATION concerning the Dissenting Report made by members of the Governor's Commission on Pre-emption who were unable to support the legislative recommendations of the Commission. A copy of t.%e Dissenting Report was enclosed. Councilman Culbertson stated that legislation on pre-emption would be discussed at the League's Board of Directors meeting of ,pril 20. FRESNO REE A resolution was received from the City of Fresno AB 3 opposing legislation which would change the present apportionment of gas tax funds. Ho action taken. - 2 - 4-7 Nlinutes of April 19, 1967 continued ABC LICENSE Notice was read of Application for Alcoholic Beverage PINE ST. STORM License, Person to Person Transfer to Gerda M. and DRAIN EAST Lowell A. Benning, Tinyts, 104 East Lodi Avenue, On OF CHEROSME Sale General Public Premises. DEED FRCI•i A deed was received from the City of North Las Vegas NORTH LAS VEGAS covering the ground on which a crepe myrtle from the STATE TEST City of Lodi was planted during the 1966 conference of HOLES AT the Rational League of Cities. LIONS CLUB A request was received from the Lodi Lions Club asking RE STADIUM for permission to use the stadium on the evening of HEAD TAX June 14, 1967 in order to sponsor a performance of Indian dances by a group of Explorer Scouts from Colorado. Funds realized from this event will be used for charitable aciivities and the Club is therefore requesting that the City waive the usual head charge. it was pointed out that the head tax is paid for other charitable events held in the stadium and that the stadium is operated at a loss. On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Walton second, the City Council denied the request of the Lodi Lions Club to waive the stadium head tax. REPORTS OF "iii; CITY I -W JXAGER CLAIMS Claims in the amount of $242,948.04 were approved on motion of Councilman :dalton, Hunnell second. AWARD - Two bids had been received for the Blakely Park BLAKELY PARK Sidewalks and Basketball Court, as follows: SIDEWALKS & BASKETBALL Alt. A Alt. B COURT Tompkins and Gallaven $8,271.60 $70015.60 RES. NO. 3042 William Burkbardt 8,348.40 8,689.20 ;•.z. Glaves explained that Alternate A tailed for con- crete walkways and Alternate B, asphalt walkways. Because concrete walkway would have a longer life and require less maintenance than asphalt, Mr. Glaves recommended that award be made to the low bidder on Alternate A. On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Hunnell second, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 3042 awarding the contract for the above named project to the low bidder, Tompkins and Gallaven, for Alternate A at a total cost of $8,271.60. SPECS - The City Manager presented plans and specifications for PINE ST. STORM a storm drain in Pine Street from Houston Lane to DRAIN EAST approximately 300 feet east of Cherokee Lane. On OF CHEROSME motion of Councilman Broom, Dalton second, the City Council approved the plans and specifications for said storm drain and authorized calling for bids thereon. STATE TEST Nx. Glaves explained that the State Department of water HOLES AT Resources was requesting another permit to install test WHITE SLOUGH holes and monitozing equipment on City property which DISPOSAL AREA was acquired from the ,ted House Ranching Company last year. In submitting the original request, the State had not been aware that the City owned this property and was therefor making this second request. On motion of Councilman Walton, Brown second, the City Council approved granting an exploration permit as requested and authorized its execution on behalf of the City by the idayor. - 3 - 46 i•iinutes of April 19, 1957 continued RAW AT SW i+ir. Glaves reported that lir. Reuben Rott, attorney fox CORNER OF the owner of the property at the southwest corner of HAM & LODI Lodi Avenue and Ham Lane, had been contacted in regard to the right of way for the widening of Lodi Avenue. I. -Ir. Rott had indicated that he would prefer to dedicate the right of way in exchange for curb, gutter, and sidewalk. Since there is a question as to when this property will be developed, the City has suggested to vir. Rott that the right of way be deeded in exchange for curb, gutter and paving rather than curb, gutter and sidewalk. Having the City install the paving in lieu of the sidewalk would be an advantage to the developer because of driveways, etc. which will eventually be required. Mr. Rott approved of this suggestion and offered to dedicate the Ham Lane right of xray under the same conditions. Mr. Glaves felt this u2.s a good offer, especially since the City will be needing an easement along Ham Lane for a storm drain line, and if the right of way is dedicated the City would be free to install the line. On motion of Councilman Hunnell, Culbertson second, the City Council accepted the offer of I•ir. Rott to exchange right of way along Lodi Avenue and Ham Lane for curb, gutter and paving. Mayor Kirsten requested that a letter of appreciation be sent to lir. 2ott for his cooperation in this matter. PRIORITY OF Mr. Glaves gave a list of the projects scheduled fox P!V PROJSCTS this year by the Public Works Director and stated that if the Lodi Avenue widening is to be completed, some of these projects would have to be curtailed. lifter discussion, Council members were in general agxeement that Lodi Avenue should have a high priority, particu- larly at the Ham Lane intersection. The City Wanagex was requested to provide the Council with a list of t:e projects with his recommendations. W. LCDI AVE. City Attorney Pdullen presented a deed from Mr. and i -ss. RJW Dam :Iilliam S. Gregory for right of way an West Lodi ;_venue at a cost of $1,550. If agreeable to the Council, the City will pay the Gregory's $1,000 and retain $560 to cover the cost of installing curb, gutter and sidewalk. On motion of Councilman Brown, Hunnell second, the deed was accepted in accordance with the conditions outlined. TOILET Air. Glaves stated that the School District had been FACILITIES contacted about getting iteys to the school restrooms FOR LITTLE so that they avuld be open while little leaguers are LEAGUERS using the grounds and something is being worked out so that the restxooms will, be available. Portable toilets can be rented for $25 per month and Mr. Glaves said they would be used at van Buskirk and Emerson Parks. RECESS_ Mayor Kirsten declared a five-minute recess at 9:25 p.m. INTERGOVT idembers of the Council reviewed the agreement wad by- PLAMING lapis for the proposed Intergovernmental planning ALLIANCE Alliance for San Joaquin County. Certain words were changed in order to spell out more clearly the purpose of the proposed alliance to coordinate and consolidate the general plans of the L.ember agencies into a comprehensive over-all plea. It was generally agreed that any agency wishing to withdraw from the alliance should have a 90 -Jay withdrawal period. After discussion of the budget for the alliance, it was agreed that costs should be shared equally by all - 4 - 49 i-Anutes of April 19, 1957 continued A.2ARD - Councilman Brown moved the adoption of Resolution OUTFALL LINE #2 No. 3045 awarding the contract for the Sanitary Sewer Outfall Pipeline No. 2 to the low bidder, Wittman RES. NO. 3045 Contracting Company, for a total of $646,160.75. (For tabulation of bids see Minutes of April 5, 1967.) The motion was seconded by Councilman Walton and carried by unanimous vote. ELNM-R WEIi-ER Elmer Weimer, Projects Officer, was highly commended COMbEMED for the excellent job he had done in contacting prop— erty owners and obtaining agreement re damages and use of additional property during construction of the Sanitary Sewer Outfall Line #2. ORDINAWCES ANNEXING members. Councilman Culbertson, who is the City's N. GENERAL representative on the committee making a study of the MILLS ADD. proposed alliance, said he would present the Council's recommendations to the committee, and that after a ORD. NO. 836 more complete draft had been worked out, the City ADOPTED should have a public hearing thereon. COMEMATIONS lar. Glaves reported that approval had been received RE OUTFALL from the Federal Water Pollution Control Administration LIME #2 for awarding the contract on the Sanitary Sewer Outfall Pipeline No. 2, so the City could go ahead and make RES. NO. 3043 the award. City Attorney kullen stated that the City AND 140. 3044 is still endeavoring to reach agreement with several property owners in regard to damages during con- ANNEXING struction. He was hopeful that the differences could SUPER iiOID be resolved,but recommended that the Council adopt ADDITION resolutions authorizing him to proceed with condem- nations if necessary. Councilman Culbertson moved ORD. NO. 837 the adoption of Resolution No. 3043 authorizing the ADOPTED City Attorney to start condemnation proceedings on the Albert Warmerdam and Joan Van Ruiten property. The motion was seconded by Councilman Walton and carried unanimously. Councilman Walton moved the adoption of Resolution No. 3044 authorizing the City Attorney to start condemnation proceedings on the Stanley Berkman property. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hunnell and carried by unanimous vote. A.2ARD - Councilman Brown moved the adoption of Resolution OUTFALL LINE #2 No. 3045 awarding the contract for the Sanitary Sewer Outfall Pipeline No. 2 to the low bidder, Wittman RES. NO. 3045 Contracting Company, for a total of $646,160.75. (For tabulation of bids see Minutes of April 5, 1967.) The motion was seconded by Councilman Walton and carried by unanimous vote. ELNM-R WEIi-ER Elmer Weimer, Projects Officer, was highly commended COMbEMED for the excellent job he had done in contacting prop— erty owners and obtaining agreement re damages and use of additional property during construction of the Sanitary Sewer Outfall Line #2. ORDINAWCES ANNEXING ORDIMANCF NO. 836, entitled 111.;1 ORDINANCE APPROVING '-= N. GENERAL FirTEXATION OF CERTAIN iu41MABITED TERRITORY, DESIa!t =J MILLS ADD. INORTH GENERAL HILLS ADDITICH,' TO THE CITY OF LCDI,t' having been introduced at the regular meeting of ORD. NO. 836 April 5, 1967, was brought up for passage on motion of ADOPTED Councilman Brown, Walton second. second reading was omitted after reading by title, and the ordinance was then passed, adopted and ordered to print by the following vote.- ote:Ayes: Ayes:Councilmen - B-11MAI, CULBERTSON, HtM4ELL, :"TMT and KIRSTSii Noes: Councilmen - ;lone Absent: Councilmen - Mone ANNEXING ORDINANCE NO. 837, entitled "Ali ORDINANCE APPROVING Zia SUPER iiOID r1rrIES.ATIM OF CERTAIN UI111MABIMD TERRITORY, DESIGgA-=,J ADDITION 'SUPER MOLD ADDITION,* TO ME CITY OF LCDI," having been 102coduced at the regular meeting of April 5, ORD. NO. 837 1967, was brought up for passage on motion of Councilman ADOPTED Walton, Brown second. Second reading was omitted after - 5 - 50 i•;inures of April 19, 1967 continued reading by title, and the ordinance was then passed, adopted and ordered to print by the following vote: F.yes: Councilmen - BR(XJN, CULBERTSON $ HUi1NELL, U�.LTai and KIRSTEN Hoes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - I:one REZONING NE ORD11"CE NO. 838, entitled 11iJ,0ZING THE OFFICIAL CCR. HAi i & DISTRICT H1AP OF THE CITY OF LODI AND THBRESY RE?. 411IG SYLVIA TO R-3 PROPERTY AT THE NORTHE1,ST COR111ER OF SYLVIA DRIVE AND Hfiii LAUA& TO BE IN THE R-3 LIKITED MULTIPLE r:AMILY ORD. NO. 838 RESIDSHTIAL DISTRICT," having been introduced at the ADOPTED regular meeting of April 5, 1967, was brought up for passage on motion of Councilman Brown, Walton second. Second reading was omitted aster reading by title, and the ordinance was then passed, adopted and ordered to print by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen - BROVIls CULBERTSON, HUMLL, ,•IE,LTOI•I and KIRSTEX Noes. Councilmen -Plane Absent: Councilmen - None $41000 MINIKLH DILDINANCE NO. 839, entitled 11.0 ORDINANCE AkBMING FOR FORMAI. BIDS SECTIONS 2-64 AND 2-65 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LCDI idO, THE REBY INCREASIIIG Iii% iYIIAiINUi AifiOUNY REQUIRED FOR CRD. NO. 839 FORMAL BIDS TO $4,000,'! having been introduced at the ADOPTED regular meeting of April 5, 1967, was brought up for passage on motion of Councilman Hunnell, Walton second. Second reading was omitted after reading by title, and the ordinance was then passed, adopted and ordered to print by the following vote: ryes: Councilmen - B:?OiA;, CUL3cRTS0I49 HTNNELL, .LTfbi and KIRSMH Woes,. Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen -None CLLEERTSON Wayor Kirsten reported that Councilman Culbertson had REAPPOINTED been reappointed to the Local %gency Formation Com - TO L.A.F.C. mission by the Selection Committee. FLMLIC The Council requested that the City Manager present a RELATIONS report at the next Council meeting on public relations suggestions made by the Council. COMPLAINT Drs. Beverly Lawton, 523 South Olive, Stockton, informed the Council that she was appalled that during the Council's discussion of the proposed agreement and by-laws for an Intergovernmental Planning Alliance, a local resident had not been allowed to speak on the subject. Mayon Kirsten explained to Mrs. Lawton that the subject had not been set for public hearing and fiat when the final draft was ready, a public hearing would be held at which time all interested parties would he heard. ADJOUR►ii iENT F.t 10:45 p.m. the Council adjourned to executive session, Attest., B'sATRICE GARIBALDI City Clerk