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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 1, 1967135 CITY xUD.CIL, CITY OF LODI CITY 4.{_i CLUi.CL CH 11i-::.,3 =V:14:BS::R 1, 1967 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lodi was held beginning at 8:00 p.m. of Wednesday, November 1, 1967, in the City H -11I Council Chambers. RLLL C_,1L Present: Councilmen - BRO?,"N, CULBERTSON, LIM71 LL, t--ULTU and K1 ST 1 (Mayor) Absent: Councilmen - None Also present: City Manager Glaves, Assistant City Manager eterson, City Attorney 2:ullen and Planning Director Schroeder. FL�ZGE Mayor Kirsten led the Fledge of Allegiance to the Flag. luDaUT-S i:i=tes of October 18, 1967 were approved as written and mailed on motion of Councilman Brown, Hunnell second. FUBLIC HJcAZJ1GS CU.D.;TF ATL. ?ublic hearing on the formation of the Corinth avenue Street ST,.a-- T i.IaHTS Lighting District having been continued from the meeting of October 4, 1967, Mayor Kirsten asked for the results of RLS. Ww- 3114, the survey which had been undertaken by the property ormers No. 3115 AED on Corinth avenue. Mr. Glaves stated the survey showed N.C. 3116 that seven of the property o�•mers Who had signed the pro- test petition, which had beer. submitted at the meeting of uctober 4, were now in favor of the lights and with their names removed from the Letition, the footage protested would be 43.4p of the total rather than 551-4. The survey also showed that owners (31) of 50.7`,4 of the front footage favored the lights, owners (28) of 46.2p of the footage were against, and owners (2) of 3.1;ti of the footage did not indicate a choice. The following persons spoke ag=ainst the lights: Pin. Carl Gibson, 4 North Corinth, and 'xis. Merle Best, 21 South Corinth. Those who spoke in favor of the lights were. 4:r. Clifford Nitschke, 62 South Corinth; Nr. "salter Hoff, 111 South Corinth; Mrs. Amelia hofer, 220 South Corinth; and 2°:r. Bobbie Johnson, 100 South Corinth. The public portion of the hearing was then closed. Since the survey showed that there was not a majority pro- test, Councilman Culbertson moved the adoption of Resolution No. 3114 overruling the protests on the Corinth Avenue Street Lightin.7 District. The motion was secor_ded by Councilman Hunnell and carried. Councilman Walton then moved the adoption of Resolution No. 3115 ordering the work to be done. The motion was seconded by Councilman Culbertson and carried. Councilman Hunnell moved the adoption of Resolution No. 3116 directing that the assessment be pre- pared for the Corinth Avenue Street Lighting District. The motion was seconded by Councilman `.,Talton and carried. PTIAYXB''G CO2- ISSION STAL.D.01IMS FOR The Planning Commission recommended adoption of Develo_mert FORTION OF Standards for the multiple -family portion of P -D Zone 1110. 1 -D ZONZE NO. 1 at the southeast corner of Turner 3oad and Lower Sacramento Road. On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Hunnell second, the matter was set for public hearing or. November 15, 1967. 136 Linutes of h-ovember 1, 1967 continued BLD -. SL BACU The Commission also recormerded the establishment of a CA: S. 3TCCKT0h Special Building Setback =ire im the i.ncor�orated areas of BT. SkhU �Y & South Stockton Street between Kettlwnan Line and Harney 1 TTi.: ZV' L.U. S Lane. The matter was set for rublic hearing on November 15, 1967, on motion of Councilman Bro,rn, Turrell second. OF INTEREST Other actions of the Planning Commission at its meeting of October 23, 1967, were as follows: 1. Denied the request of Sears Roebuck and Company for a variance to erect lou sq. ft. of sign where only 80 sq. ft. is permitted at 210 South School Street. 2. Approved the request of Fairmont Investment Corporation for a variance to reduce the front yard setback from 20 feet to 10 feet on West Vine Street between Ham and Fairmont Avenue. 3• Took the following action on referrals made by the County Board of Zoning Adjustment: a. Recommended approval of the request for a use permit to expand a nonconforming rest home from 12 to I4 patients at 353 Lilac Street, Woodbridge. b. Recommended approval of the request of Lodi Lake Mobile Home Park for a use permit to add 19 spaces and to reduce the front yard setback from 20 feet to 0 feet on the east side of Lower Sacramento Road (Main Street), Woodbridge, subject to dedi- cation of any necessary street right of way and recordation of an agreement between the County and property owner stating that the owner will pay the cost of removing any private improvements in the setback area if such renoval is required by a public agency in the future. COMMUNICATIONS CAPELL & A letter was read from John F. Capell and Robert D, Houston HOUSTON RE stating their desire to construct an apartment complex FHA PRCGRAP4 under the sponsorship of the FHA 221 D3 program. Regula tions require the City Council to indicate by resolution that a development of this type is acceptable to the City. Mr. Houston, 82L14ariposa, being present, explained that this is a supplemental rent program which would help fulfill a need for moderately priced housing. The intent of Mr. Capell and Mr. Houston is to develop 2511., of their units under this program. It was pointed out that approval of this project would not commit the City in any financial say. Councilman Brown moved the adoption of Resolution No. 3117 indicating the City's approval of the construction of apartment units under the FHA 221. D3 program. The motion was seconded by Councilman Culbertson. Mayor Kirsten and Councilman 14alton stated -they would like to knots the effect of such housing on other communities. Mr. Houston suggested that the City get in touch with Mr. Keith Montgomery, Chief Underrn^iter for FHA in Sacramento. Mr. Houston had no objection to a two -creeks delay. Council- man Vlalton moved a substitute motion that the matter be continued to the meeting of November 15 so that investi- gation could be made. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bunnell and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen - HUNNELL, 1•lALTON and KIRSTEH Noes; Councilmen - BRO&&1 and CULBERTSON - 2 -- 137 Minutes of November 1, 1967 continued DOCUN1ErITARY A letter was read from C. P. Kenyon, County Administrator, STAMP ACT in regard to Senate Bill No. 837, known as the Documentary Stamp Act. Mr. Glaves explained that the Federal tax on real estate transfers was being discontinued the first of the year and Senate Bill No. 837 *.could permit cities and - counties to adopt ordinances so they could use this source of revenue. Councilman Culbertson moved that this matter be continued to the meeting of November 25. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hanwell and carried. BEQUEST OF The City has received a copy of the Second Account, Report OBDRGlNA ,PONES and Petition of Bank of Stockton, Executor of the Will of Georgina A. Jones. The City is receiving an additional sum of $4,lo5AD from the Estate. CITY CLERK A letter was read from Beatrice Garibaldi, City Clerk, RESIGNS submitting her resignation to be effective February 1, 1968. REPORTS OF THE CITY MVIAGER CLATi'!S Claims in the amount of $627,139.81 were approved on motion of Councilman Brown, Bunnell second. CH04M BE Mr. Glaves stated the Chamber of Commerce is requesting "LODI" SIGNS the support of the City Council in its efforts to have the ON FR lay Division of highways install more signs designating exits from 99 Freeway into the City of Lodi. Mr. Harold Baker, RES. NO. 317.8 representing the Chamber's Transportation Committee, said there is only one highway sign for Lodi for people coming from the north into Lodi and that coming from the south only the first exit into Lodi has a "Lodi" sign. The Chamber is advocating that the Freeway sign at Victor Road have "Central Lodi" added, and that the sign at Kettleman Lane which says "Fairfield" should say "South Lodi" also, and that the exit from the Freeway saying "Turner Road" should say "North Lodi" also. Councilman Culbertson moved the adoption of Resolution No. 33.18 approving and supporting the request of the Lodi District Chamber of Commerce for additional signing for Freeway exits into Lodi. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hunnell. City Manager Glaves stated that the Division of Highways has been working on this problem and in line with their standards, the signs are more apt to say "Lodi next three exits." The state does not favor the use of signs such as "North Lodi" or "South Lodi." The Council agreed there should be more signs to indicate entrances into the city and the motion was adopted by unanimous vote. CHAMBER RE Nur. Baker then stated that the Chamber of Commerce intends TURNOFF AT to go to the Highway Commission in regard to getting a TURNER RD & direct turnoff from 99 Freeway for southbound traffic K✓vTTZ_+�M� LANE turning west on Turner Road and also for the construction UNWMASS of an underpass at the Kettleman bane crossing of the Southern Pacific Company4s main line. On motion of Council - RES. NO. 3119 man Culbertson, Brown second, the City Council adopted ADOPTED Resolution No. 3319 endorsing the concept that every possible step be taken to improve Kettleman Lane, including an underpass. After discussion of the Turner Road turnoff, it was moved by Councilman Hunnell that the Council recon- sider this matter in one month, at trhich time the City's traffic survey should be available, The motion was seconded by Councilman Culbertson and carried. EASM4= FRO1.1 Tar. Glaves presented an agreement whereby the Southern SP FOR STORI4 Pacific Company would grant the City an easement for the DRAIN crossing of the City's 54 -inch storm drain under the Company's Woodbridge Branch Line at a point west of the M. NO. 3120 pumping station at Lodi Lake. On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Brown second, the Cite Council adopted Res. 3120 - 3 - 138 Minutes of November 1, 1967 continued I'D PARKING ZOP'."?8 In regard to a request for stop signs at Walnnut Street and AT VAIBUT' - authorizing execution of the agreement on behalf of the PL ASAUT City by the iayor and City Clerk. SPECS - Plans and specifications for the Garfield Street Storm GAR IELD ST. Drain were approved and calling for bids authorized on STORci DRAM motion of Councilman Brown, Walton second. SPECS - On motion of Councilman Culbertson, dalton second, speci.fi- OMPACT CARS cations for two compact cars to be used b7 the meter readers were approved and calling for bids authorized. SPZCS - Mr. Glaves presented specifications for a car for the Fire FIi I CHIEF'S CAR Chief and for two standard cars, one for the Finance AND Tt'O STANDARD Director and one for the Recreation Director. He stated CARS that there had been interest shown in including power steering and potter brakes in the specifications, PURCHASE IAT AT because personal cars are equipped with these features. SE COMMER OF RAM The Council members were in agreement that as a matter of & LODI AQEM ;' policy such features should be included in specifications. Councilman Brown, Culbertson second, moved that the specifications for the Fire Chief's car and two standard cars be approved with the inclusion of power brakes and power steering and advertising for bids be authorized. The motion was carried by unanimous vote. SCHOOL DISTRICT In regard to the request made by the School District for RE MHO U-TURN" three "No -U -Turn" signs on Pacific Avenue in the vicinity ON PACIFIC AVS. of Nest Campus, the City 11anager along with several school officials had investigated the area and they had decided that the request should be dropped for the present. Mr. Glaves Trill so notify the School. CLOTHING Assistant City Manager Peterson stated he had checked with AL10107C five cities and three counties in regard to clothing allowance for police officers being promoted to detective. None of the agencies pay a lump sum, the reasons given being that it is a promotion and the clothes can be used for other purposes. Some agencies give a monthly clothing allowance to police personnel. Mr. Glaves stated that salaries of Lodi's police and fire personnel are -tied to Stocktonts and Stockton does not give a clothing allowance. Councilman Walton roved that all police personnel be given a $$ per month clothing allowance. His motion died for a lack of a second. There eras some discussion as to hots such an allowance for police would affect other personnel *.rho wear uniforms. I'D PARKING ZOP'."?8 In regard to a request for stop signs at Walnnut Street and AT VAIBUT' - Pleasant Avenue, Ir. Glaves stated that a traffic engineer - PL ASAUT ing investigation had been made by the Public tiorks INTERSECTION Department with a resulting recommendation that stop signs not be erected, but that no parking zones be established RES. NO. 3121 at this intersection and that trees in the planting strips be trimmed to allow better visibility also. A sketch marked "All showring the parking stalls recommended for elirj - nation was presented. On motion of Councilman Culbertson, i:alton second, the City Council adopted Resolution Y1o. 3121 establishing no parking zones at the intersection of Ralnut and Pleasant Avenue as shown on sketch "A". The Council also authorized having the trees trimmed at this inter- section. PURCHASE IAT AT lir. Glaves reported that he had received a letter from SE COMMER OF RAM Mr. Lindsay P. Marshall, Attorney for A2s. Mary Teierle, & LODI AQEM ;' oomer of the lot at the northeast corner of Ham Law and Lodi Avenue. Mrs. Teierle is *•Tilling to accept $20,000 net for the propert7 with the provision that she can retain possession of the house until Februar7 1, 1968. 139 Minutes of November 1, 1967 continued r Councilman Culbertson moved that the City accept the offer of airs. Teierle. The motion was seconded by Councilman Walton and carried by unanimous vote. LODI AVE IMPVT The City Massager presented three alternatives developed NE CORNER OF by the Public Works Department for the improvement of the LODI & HP14 northeast corner of Lodi Avenue and Ram Lane. Drawings of the proposals were viewed by the Council. The first alternative provided that the improvements on Lodi Avenue and the return be placed at their ultimate location with a reverse curve tie-in to the existing facilities on Ham Lane. This wo•,uld enable the traffic signals to be placed at their ultimate location. The second alternative provides for the improvements on Lodi Avenue to be placed at their ultimate location with the radius on Ham Lane being enlarged to conform with those on the other corners of the intersection. This would provide for good turning movement, but would mean that the traffic signals would have to be relocated when the improvements on Ham are installed at their ultimate location. The third provides for the improvements on Lodi Avenue, as well as the return, being placed in their ultimate location and a straight transition from curb return to the existing improvements on Ham. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman. Brown that the second alternative be approved. The motion was seconded by Councilman dalton and carried. WELL SITE A drawing of the plot plan for the proposed development AT SE CORIMTER of the property at the southeast corner of Lower Sacramento OF LO -M SACTO :toad and Turner Road showing t1he proposed location for a & TMUMM RAS City well was presented to the Council for their consider- ation. Mr. Slaves explained that a shopping center is punned for this area with a reverse frontage service station at the corner of Turner and Lower Sacramento Roads. It is planned to locate the well site behind the station with access to the well from the parking lot. The developers wan* assurance that the City's treatment of the fencing will be in keeping with the architectural treatment of the service station and shopping center. Councilman Fuunnell moved that an appraisal of the proposed well site at the southeast corner of Lower Sacramento Road and Turner Road be made and that said site be acquired by the City with the understanding that the City would land- scape and fence the site in harmony with the c ®struction of the service station. The motion was seconded by Councilman Brown and carried. VU C SAFETY lir. Slaves presented the Council with two change orders BLDG. CHANGE for the Public Safety Building. Change Order No. 19 was ORDERS NO. 19 for the relocation of three concrete planters and lights, AND NO. 20 door holders, addition of screens to handrails for Stairway No. 2 and revision of the electrically operated doors in the apparatus room for a total cost of $779.07. On motion of Councilman Bunnell, Culbertson second, the City Council an Change Order No. 19 for the amount stipulated. The Council then considered Change Order No. 2 covering changes in the communications equipment for the Fire Department totalling $758. On motion of Councilman Hunnell, the City Council approved Change Order No. 2 as presented. TRA7EL The City ;tanager reported that he had been informed by IITSURATCE Mr. Max Elson, the City's Agent of Record, that he could not get •travel insurance for five persons; a minimum of ten is required. Mr. Slaves suggested that the City Manager, Assistant City ;.anger, City Attorney and department heads be covered by the insurance as well as the Council. This *.could make a total of 16. Mayor Kirsten felt the coverage should be $100,000. Councilman Hunnell moved that the r 140 l nutes of November 1, 1967 continued City provide travel insurance in the amount of $100,000 for the City Council and administrative personnel as recommended by the City Manager for a total of sixteen persons while they are travelling on City business. The motion was seconded by Councilman Culbertson and carried by unanimous vote, CITY APPEAL RE P'lanni:ng Director Schroeder reported that the Board of SERVICE STATION Supervisors had upheld the appeal of the City Council, AT LOWM SACTO thereby reversing the decision of the County Board of RD. & KETTLMUK Zoning Adjustment by denying the request of Signal Oil LAKE UPIMD and Gas Company for a use permit to erect an automobile service station at the southeast corner of Lower Sacramento Road and Kettleman Lane. REPGRT R; Mr. Glaves presented the survey prepared by the Public SIDWALK harks Department showing those areas of the City where DEFICIEFUES curb, gutter and sidewalks were lacking. After discussion, it was roved by Councilman Culbertson that the City proceed with a program for correcting the curb, gutter and sidewalk deficiencies and aim at a maximum of seven years to com- plete this project with priorities for the work to be left to the discretion of the staff. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hunnell and carried. ADJOO?STMIT There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 11 p.m. on motion of Councilman Brown, Hunne-11 second. Attest: BEATRICE rGARZBAT;nI City Clerk - 6 -