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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - October 4, 19671"21 CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LO -)I CITY HALL COUiCIL CF;AL_W--_ S OCTOBER 4, 1957 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lodi was heli beginning at S:..O :o.m. of dednesday, October 4, 1537, in the City Hall Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen - B ;O:Ti:, Z-aZERTSON, HUMELL Jt:I.iOLQ and KIRSTE-AN Absent: Councilmen - done k1so present: City i-.waagex Glaves,Administrative ;.ssistant Peterson, Assistant City Attorney Sullivan, and Planning Director Schroeder. ihINUiSS Me i-.inutes of September 20, 1957, were approved as written and mailed on motion of Councilman .dalton, Hunnell second. PUBLIC is"Ii?GS REMIING Notice thereof having been published in accordance 510 i-MRAY ST with law, elayor Kirsten called for public hearing on TO R-4 the proposal to rezone property at 510 Murray Street from the C-1 iieighborhood Commercial zone to the R-4 ORD. NO. 851 iiultiple Family Institutional residential zone. LNTRODUCED Planning Director Schroeder pointed out the location of the property on a clap of the area and stated that the owner wished to erect an apartment building thereon. Lore units are allowed in R-4 zones than in C-1 zones. There were no persons present who wished to speak oz the proposal and no comaunications thereon, so the public portion of the hearing was closed. Councilman Culbertson expressed concern because the property across the street from the proposed zoning was zoned 1-1. He questioned the wisdom of rezoning one parcel and stated that perhaps the whole area should be recon- sidered. In Councilman :Jalton's view, the apartments would act as a buffer between the residential and commercial areas. After further discussion, Councilman Brown saved the introduction of Ordinance No. 851 rezoning the property at 51,3 i-.urxay Street to R-4. The motion was seconded by Councilman Walton and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Brown, Hunnell, Walton and Kirsten Hoes: Councilman Culbertson CORINTH AVE. iiotice thereof having been published and posted in STREET LIGHTS accordance with law, the i•iayor called for hearing on the proposed formation of the Corinth Avenue Street Lighting District. City Wanager Glaves explained that under the 1911 Improvement Act, proceedings had been initiated by the property owners who had presented a petition fox the lights signed by owners of more than 60,; of the front footage in the proposed district. Prior to this hearing, a petition against formation of the district had been received by the City Clerk signed by owners of 55,0 of the front footage. The Following persons spoke in favor of the district: :falter Hoff, 111 South Corinth Avenue Bill Owen, 141 South Corinth Avenue 122 i,inutes of October 4, 1057 coatinued _:re following persons spoke against the district: ;.awl Gibson, 4 Aorth Corinth [,venue Bill Waxwell, 31 South Corinth Avenue Dale Edens, 74 iior-dh Corin -ch F venue ,-,rs. Beverly Foge, 2 South Corinth avenue Don Olmstead, 32 ,;out;. Corinth Avenue mr. William Wheeler, 42 South Corinth Avenue krs. r.. Best, 21 South Corinth Avenue John Engel, 17J1 des-. Pine Street ;here being no others v&o wished to speak on this matter, the public portion of the hearing was closed. _)uring the Council discussion, i�: was brought out twat if the Council turned down the petition for lis.<ts, a year would have to elapse before a new petition could be submitted. F.ssis'tant Zity Attorney Sullivan said the Council could overrule the protest petitio" by a four-fifths vote. Councilman Culbertson suggested that the hearing be relayed for a few weeks and that meanwhile the property owners could conduct a survey to determine how =amy wanted the lights. Core of the property owners present had said they favored lights but had signed the petition against t1ae lights because they ::ad received information which: was misleading and they wanted to be sure of the faces. ibr. Sullivan said a cortinuation of the hearing was permissible. Councilman Culbertson moved that the hearing on formation of the Corinth Avenue street Lighting District be continued to the meeting of November 1. The motion was seconded by Councilman Brown and carried. wayor Ursten informed the property owners present that they should give the Council a clear indication of what they wanted by Hovecaber 1. .x. Hoff, who is in favor of the lights, volunteerec -Lo contact property owr.;ers, along with someone against the lights, and present the facts regarding formation of the district and costs. is. Glaves said he would furnish the information Needed. Ai-Z"D ZOUL1G ::o;:ice thereof having been published in accordance M_). .Ti;PzsiiiIiir_: with law, iiayor Kirsten called for public hearing of USES & Uac .;he proposal to amend ::::e .-;oni .g Ordinance (Chapter 27 PERiiITS of the City Code) by modifying tiie permitted -uses an;: uses requiring use permits in the various zoning ORD. WO. 352 districts. mere being no one present who wished to INTIRCIOUCSD speak either for or against the proposed amendment, the public portion of to :hearing was closed. ?:a -ening Director Schroeder exalained the amendment could clarify and spell out the policies of the Planning Commission in regard to permitted uses and use permits. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Culbertson that the Council introduce Ordinance 1Io. 852 ame:,c:iag Chapter 27 of the City Zode in regard to permitted uses and uses requiring a use permit, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Tae motion was seconded by Councilman Hunnell and carried by unanimous vote. PLANNING Ccella- 5131M VACATE 3/"Vj 'ane Planning Commission recommended that the City N OF LM 37, �ouncil abandon a 20 -foo right of way between Via-i1w ORCFL 2J :herokee Lane and Lloy;; Sgreet. This action grew out TRACT of the request of iir. Janes 2. lianley for the abandon- ment of right of way north; of Lot 37, Walnut Orchard RES. NO. 3101 T=act. The Planning COM fission determined that the - 2 - 123 I:inutes of October 4, 1937 continued area contained in bir. Hanley's request, plus a similar right of way directly to its west, served no useful public purpose. The Department of Public Aarks also recommended abandonment of the area as there appears to be no present or prospective use for this right of way. On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Hunnell second, the City Council adopted :2esolution 1-1o. 3101 declaring the Council's intention of abandoning the right of Nay as recommended and setting public hearing for idovember 1, 1967. The Planning Commission approved the request of Capell Land Development Company, Inc., for a revised tentative map for the area previously approved for a shopping center and multiple -family development at the southeast corner of West Turner 2oad and Lower Sacramento _Road, subject to certain conditions. CCKAU[4iCF.TICTTS REQUEST FCR letter was read from iirs. Lois Neier, also signed STOP SIGN AT by people residing in her neighborhood, requesting Cr.2FIEID & VL7_ installation of a stop sign on Garfield and Vine Streets because of numerous accidents in this vicinity. 'Zoe request was referred to the Public Works Department on motion of Councilman Culbertson, Hunnell second, for report and recommendation an October IS. ABC LICEi-SES The following notices of application for Alcoholic Beverage License were read: 1. Person to Person Transfer from Salvador Ramirez to Victoria Ramirez, On Sale Bee -t & 'Dine, Isle of Capri, 5 East Ela Street. 2. Person to Person Transfer from Jack A. Ulrich to John Bitz, On Sale General, The Rendezvous, 17-19-23 :lest Elm Street. TRAFFIC City 'Manager Glaves said a memorandum had been CONSULTANT received from Dr. D. Jackson Faustman, Traffic Con- sultant, requesting a meeting with the Council on October 12 or 13. The Council decided on October 13 at 11 a.m. if possible. REPORTS OF T: '. CITY D,"Ui ;Bs2 CLAIMS Claims in the amount of $711,474.12 were approved on motion of Councilman Hunnell, Brown second. CIVIC CE:TM 14r. Arlie J. Preszler, architect for the Civic Center FOWTAIN fountain, presented three sketches of the fountain showing different designs for the underground instal- lation of the motor. The first sketch showed the equipment room directly below the fountain, which had been recommended by ldary Putnam, who said it would reduce the noise and be more efficient. However, i•ir. Preszler said it would be more expensive than the other methods and would cause more problems with the fountain from a structural point of view and efficiency would depend on size of pipe used. The second plan was a pit in the lawn area to the north of the fountain covered by a grate and the third proposal was a fairly good-sized room in the lawn area with a small cap visible on top. i4ir. Preszler felt the third plan would cut down on the sound of the motor. He recom- mended lining the fountain with mosaic the and members of the Council were in agreement. The Council selected the third plan for the underground installation and instructed Mr. Preszler to proceed with the design thereof. 1;&4 ;.:i.autes of October 4, 1:;7 continued RECLE SS i•:ayor Kirsten declared a t::ree-minutes recess and the Council reconvened at 1J:1J p.m. SALARIES City Manager Glaves stated that the result of the stasf survey of salaries indicated that a SA increase would P.:3:;. i10. 3102 bring City employees in line viitn other areas, except for a few classifications, and he recozuaended that a 5Z increase be given all classified employees except for the following classes, recommending: 1. A 151 differential 'between ;?olice Office% and Police Sergeant, which would require an increase of 7-1/moo for Police Sergeant, Police Lieutenant, Police :aptain, and Identificaion Officer. 2. L 15A differential between Fire Engineer and Fire Caiptain, requiring a 7-1/25 increase for Fire Captain, -nief Fire Inspector and &ssistant Fire Chief. 3. A 7-1/2io increase for t:ie following sub professional engineering classes: Engineering Aide I, 3asineering Aide II, Engineering Assistant and Planning Aide. Also, a 7-1/2,� increase for Operations ;,upervisor. 4. A 7-1/2;o increase for Recreation Supervisor and a 104,, increase for Par'{ Supervisor. Par. Glaves said that the duties of the Paries Supervisor had i ncreaseJ and he is doing viork cozgarable to other su?ervisors. To put the Parks --upervisor in line Frith other supervisors would require a 17-1/2%. increase. _he Council felt that the Parks Supervisor should be place,i in the proper ra:.Ce. Councilman :Jalton suggested that a lump sunt payment be made to police officers Mien t:aey were promoted to detective as compensation for having to purchase a new wardrobe. -:r. Glaves then reviewed the requests made by the City r:wpioyees' t.ssociati.on. -__',e Association had ra_uested a 5% increase for x11 employees, plus an additional 2-1/2-i. for 13 positions. :•.z. Glaves sentioned there were some :iscrepancies in the Essociation's survey and &at it was important to caiatain the proper relationships between the various classifications. iir. ,;act; Brown, President of the City Employees' :ssociatioa, stated the Associationts recommendations were based on the averages of 15 cries. In Baking the survey the Association did not compare duties, but relied on the League of California Cities survey. Councilman Walton asked Z�=. arown if he could argue against no increase for employees who are aow above the average and Lx. Zrown replied that he could not. After discussion, an motion of Councilman Culbertson, Walton second, the City Council adopted .resolution No. 3102 increasing salaries as recommended by the City Wanager except for the position of Parks Supervisor which is to be increased 17-1/2•;., being a salary range of $727 - $oa3. In accordance with Resolution ;Io. 3099 increases are effective as of September 1, 1S-7. RF.QM-ST FOR '.:,ie Council then reviewe. the request for fringe FRI42 WN2FITS benefits made by the Smployeest ;_ssociation, as fo_lous: 1. ?ifteen days vacation after five years of service. On :notion of Councilwan Culbertson, Brown second, tie „ouncil voted to make na V-ange in vacation leave. - 4 - 125 I-Linutes of October 4, 1957 continued 2. Two additional holidays: Admission Jay and Lincoln's Birthday. Councilman Iunnell moved that no change be made in the number of holidays allowed. =he motion was seconded by Nayor Kirsten and carried. 3. !,ionthly payroll deduction of F.ssociation dues. Councilman Culbertson moved that this request be denied. The motion was seconded by Councilman Brown and carried, rtith Councilman ,Dalton voting no. 4. A wage continuation plan to protect any employee sustaining a prolonged period of disability, covering an employee after 60 consecutive days of illness and guaranteeing 609 of the employees base wage. Council- man Hunnell moved that this request be considered and a report thereon be made within six months. The notion was seconded by Councilman :Walton and carried. 5. Space in the City Hall for an Association Office. on motion of Councilman Hunnell, Culbertson second, the Council authorized that office space be provided in the City Hall fox the '3mployees' Association. i.;r. Brown said a small room for files and a desk would be appreciated. 6. Consideration of existing residency rea_uirements for employees. kir. Glaves said the City has no official policy, but that the r_dministration's policy is that employees are to live within the City limits, except in the case of hardship. Councilman Hunnell moved that this request be considered and that the City Manager submit a report thereon. The motion was seconded by Councilman :Walton and carried. CLOTHrWG Councilman Walton moved that police officers being ALL0_Ui.NCE promoted to detective be granted a one-time clothing allowance of $300. The motion was seconded by Nayor :Ux sten. Councilman Culbertson said he would like more information. The motion failed to carry by the following vote: Eyes: Councilmen Kirsten and :Walton Moes: Councilmen Brovm, Culbertson and Hunnell Councilman Walton requested that this matter be place -- on the agenda of November 1.. TRAVEL The Council then discussed travel insurance in light L'15iT2A �E of the information in the City Nanager's memo on the subject. Mayor Kirsten and Councilman Hunnell felt the councilmen should pay for their own insurance. Councilman Culbertson, on the other hand, felt that $30 a year in premiums was not too much for the City to pay. (Mr. Max Elson had quoted $29.43 for $75,000 coverage for 15 persons.) Councilman Brown moved that the City pay for travel insurance for councilmen only in the amount of $75,000. The motion was seconded by Councilman :Walton and caxried by the following vote: 1 -yes: Councilmen Brown, Culbertson and Walton Noes; Councilmen Hunnell and ICirsten ;•Ir. Elson stated that the premium quoted for $75,000 coverage was for 15 persons so the rate to cover 5 persons might be different. He said he could have a policy in force by October 14. - 5 - 126 - i:inutes of October 4, 1:57 continued FIRS aNGINEER i.r. Glaves reported t::at since the Fire Department's POSITIOr7 aerial platform has been put in service, one more fire engineer is needed as a relief driver. Wew personael RLS. NO. 3103 is not needed, but one fireman could be promoted to engineer. On motion of Councilman �7alton, Brown second, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 3103 establishing one more position for Fire Engineer. INSTnLL1404T ::r. Glaves stated that lie had reviewed the matter of PF.YA+EJTS FOR the assessment for the curb, gutter and sidewalk 350 LOV+ DR. installation at 550 Loma give with City Attorney ASSESSkEUT i•:ullen, and that payments are to be made within a ten-year period with interest at 6A.. On motion of RES. 00. 3104 Councilman Culbertson, :unnell second, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 3104 providing for installment ORDTIQUICES plan payment fox the assessment at 650 Loma Drive. SPECS - Cm motion of Councilman Culbertson, dalton second, UTILITIES the City Council approved specifications for a T Z= truck to be used by the Utilities Department and authorized calling for bids thereon. 2:PCRT oil Councilman Culbertson moved that the report on the POUND Pound operation, copies of whic:: had been received CPS:.TI0KS by members of the Council, be accepted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hunnell and carried. ORDB.? VE:C:.TI1-1G i.r. Glaves presented a request from the ?ublic forks c.t.SEDIZNT IN Department that the City abandon an easement in Lot 06 LOT 85, T 7Iii of Tarin Oaks Test SubC:ivision. iae City has no OF3:S iESZ present or prospective use for this easement. On motion of Councilman Hunnell, Brown second, the City Council adopted an order vacating an 8 -.foot easement along the south line of Lot GL, =win Oaks :lest Subdivision. ORDTIQUICES !DEFINITIONS FC:: 1-:0111ANCE VO. 850 entitled "i-il 0RDINANCE tilZialNG a.CBIl. HOMES, 27 (',OKIVG G? TIE -3 LCOI CITY CCDS HOSPITALS, 3._. GY rDDI::G IXERETO )BF1::ITIO TS F C: HOSPITALS, NOBILa ::C4.Z S +Q D/OR TRAIL.E.Z PS -XZ, 11J aiLRSING HOVES OR CtZD. NO. 850 C iV:1.cSCSNT HCNE3," having been introduced at the A.>OPTF.D regular meeting of September 20, 1967, was brought up for passage on motion of Councilman Hunnell, Culbertson second. Second reading was omitted after reading by title, and t:ie ordinance was then passed, adopted and ordered to print by the following vote: i -yes: Councilmen Brown, Culbertson, Bunnell, Kixsten and :?niton Nees: Councilmeen - !!one R/'1 F.T N CC_- Councilman Brown said he had talked to ins. nary OF LCD: i;VEidLE Teierle, owner of the property at the noxtheast Ai.D PW! ki Lf = corner of Ham Lane and Lodi E.venue, and that she does not wish to sell part of :ier property to the City for right of way, but wishes to sell the entire parcel. i-iayor Kirsten said he sympathized with ::rs. Teierle, but the City should acquire only the corner, as proposed at the previous meeting. He elt the City should not spend money to acquire property it did not nee? at this time. City Manager Glaves stated twat i•:rs. Teierle's attorney had quoted to him a figure for the =rapexty which sounded fair. - 6 - 127 1-linutes of October 4, 1557 continued Councilman, Culbertsrm moved that the City proceed with negotiations to purchase the entire parcel and that the City go ahead with the ultimate development of Lodi Avenue at this corner. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hunnell and carried by the following vote: ;.yes: Councilmen Brown, Culbertson, Hunnell and :Talton Hoes: Councilmen Xirsten E}BCUTIVE 11,-e Council then adjourned to executive session. SESSION FMD REI.) On reconvening, Mayor '.irst2n recommended the APPOINTED appointment of Rr. Fred Reid to the Planning Commission TO P.C. to fill the unexpired term vacated by William Holz. Councilman Brown moved that the Council concur in the appointment of :red :eid to the Planning Commission as recommended. The motion was seconded by Councilman t-alton and carried unanimously. .t 12:15 a.m. the Council adjourned on motion of Councilman Culbertson. ?.ttesz. 32--: -'ZI. r GARIBALJI �ity Clerk 7