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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 16, 1966354 CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LODI CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 16, 1966 This regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lodi was held beginning at 8100 p.m. of Wednesday, March 16, 1966, in the City Hall Council Chambers. ROLL CALL MINUTES PUBLIC BUILDING HEIGHTS IA I NDUSTR IAL ZONE Present: Councilmen - BROW, CULBERTSON, DOW, UALTOT and KIRSTEN(Mayor) Absent: Councilmen . hone Also present: City Manager Glaves, City Attorney Mullen (8:20 p.m.), Administrative Assistant Peterson and Planning Director Schroeder. On motion of Councilman Brown, Walton second, the Minutes of March 2, 1966, were approved as written and mailed .ter correcting the second paragraph on page 4 by changing the word "three" in the second sentence to "two." HEARINGS OP,D. NO. 812 IDTTRnDLcF. Notice thereof having been published in accordance with law, Mayor Kirsten called for public hearing on the recommendation a the City Planning Commission to amend Chapter 27 (zoning ordinance) of the City Code by permitting the following building height limit in "K" Industrial zones: Five stories but not to exceed 100 feet. Buildings requiring a height in excess of this provision may be erected after first securing a use permit from the Planning Commission. No cormuni- cations on this matter had been received and there was no one in the audience who wished to be heard. On motion of Councilman Brown, Dow second, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 812 amending the City Code to provide the above recommended height limit in "iii" zones. PLANNING CCNI+2ISSION PREZONING SW CORNER LODI AVE. & LOWER SACTO RD The Planning Commission recommended the prezoning of a 13 -acre parcel located at the southwest corner of Lodi Avenue and Lower Sacramento Road to C -S Commercial Shopping District which is in the process of annexation to the City. On motion of Councilman Dow, Culbertson second, the matter was set for public hearing at the meeting of April 6, 1966. PC ACTIONS Other actions of the Planning Commission of interest to the Council were reported as follows: 1. Denied a request of change of zoning from R.1 to C-1 for property on the north side of Turner Road about 400 feet west of Ham Lane. 2. Denied a request for change of zoning from R-1 to P -D to include commercial, multiple -family and single-family land uses for property between West Lodi Avenue and Iris Drive from Ham Lane to Hutchins Sunset Park Subdivision. 3. Denied the request for a variance to permit the construction' of a detached second unit at 921 S. Garfield Street in the R-3 zone. 4. Approved request for a variance to reduce the required side yard from 5 feet to 4 feet 8 inches to allow an addition to a dwelling at 209 Watson Street in the R-3 zone. 35; Minutes of March 16, 1966 continued 2 5. Approved the following County referrals: a) Request of East Side tJinery for a change in zoning at the winery site on Victor Road at Central California Traction Company tracks and also_fox a parcel adjacent to the Mokelumne River and -west of the CCTCo. tracks. b) Request of Claude C. Mood Company for a use permit to expand outside storage of heavy equipment on the north side of Lockeford Street from the cast Frontage Road to Cluff Avenue. 6. Received withdrawal -of application for rezoning the northwest corner of Lodi Avenue and Ham Lane from R-1 to C-1 Councilman Culbertson moved that the report be accepted. COMMUNICATIOUS LOADING ZONE, Request of Gienger Linoleum.Service for a loading zone REQUEST for their business at 15 West Oak Street. On motion of Councilman Dow, Culbertson second, the matter was referred to the Administration for study and report., LEGISLATIOIi A letter was received from Supervisor Warren M. Dorn RE MARIJUANA of Los Angeles County asking the Council to oppose any proposal to place an initiative measure on the ballot which would legalize growth and sale of marijuana in this state and enclosing"a resolution of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors stating its oppo- sition to such legislation. Councilman Culbertson moved that decision on the request be postponed to 'the meeting of April 6, that information thereon be obtained from the League of California Cities, and that a copy of the proposed legislation be obtained. _ ` His motion was seconded by Councilman Dow and carried. ABC LICENSE Notice was read of the application for Alcoholic Beverage License, Premises to Premises Transfer, On Sale General, by Garry,and Vionne Seefried' for Garry's Lounge, 7 South School Street. - S61 -106L ST. A letter was read from the Chamber of Commerce MALL ON requesting peaission to close School Street between SHOPPIi4G' 'Pine and Walnut'Stxeets on Monday nights for a trial NIGHT$ period of..six.weeks so it could be used as a mall for -� shoppers. (City Attorney Mullen arrived.) Councilman Brown moved that*the.City Manager be authorized to work with.the Chamber of Commerce on closing a portion " of School Stieet as requested. His motion was seconded by Councilman Dow_and carried. CVD, LCC Kt. Glaves read a letter from Roger Huckins, President RESOLUTIONS of the Central Valley Division of the League of California Cities, recommending that resolutions to be presented for vote to'the Central Valley Division be submitted to the Executive Committee of the Division for clearance at its meeting one month prior to the Division meeting. He also stated that when a roll call vote is requested at the Division meeting, the roll should be called. kr'.Huckins would like to have the Executive Committee formulate a policy in regard to resolutions at its meeting of Narch 24. Some members of the Council felt that having to submit a resolution at least one month in advance might not always be ' practicable. It was.suggested that copies of proposed resolutions be submitted to..cities at least a week 2 Minutes of Match 16, 1966 continued before the Division meeting. The suggestion was also made that there be a resolutions committee to which resolutions could be submitted on the night of the meeting. Councilman Culbertson invited other members of the Council to attend the executive Committee - meeting with him. REPORTS OF THE CITY MAJAGER CLAIMS Claims in the amount of $157,359.29 were approved on motion of Councilman Dow, Culbertson second. PUBLIC SAFETY Mr. Glaves read the recommendation of Mr. Marion J. BUILDING - Varner, Architect for the Public Safety Building, on CHANGE ORDER the suggested Change Order which would permit use of NO. 1 more standardized equipment for the elevator at a savings of $2,360. According to Mr. Varner the change would not lessen the quality of the elevator, but on the contrary would be superior in some respects. On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Dow second, the City Council adopted Change Order Igo. 1 on the elevator specifications under the contract for the public safety building, subject to approval by the Civil Defense Office. LEASE - City Manager Glaves recommended renewal of the Lease SPORTS[." is with the Lodi Sportsman's Club at $300 per year _for CLUB LAND two acres adjacent to the old City dump site along the Mokelumne River. On motion of Councilman Brown, Dow second, the City Council approved extension of the lease for one year ending March 31,-1967. LIPELT Rr. R. M. Lipelt is requesting renewal of a yearly LEASE lease with the City covering a small portion of the Lodi Lake area immediately east of his property. Nr. Glaves recommended that this lease be renewed. On motion of Councilman Dow, Brown second, the City Council renewed the lease with 'r•Ir. Lipelt for one year ending March 31, 1967. TREE RE40VAL Consideration of the appeal of Mr. Ensminger of 536 AT 536 E. OAK Bast Oak Street for removal of a sycamore tree in front of his property having been continued from the meeting of March 2, 1966, was brought up for action at this time. Councilman Brown moved that the sycamoze.tree at 536 East Oak Street be removed. His motion was seconded by Councilman Culbertson. Councilman Walton felt the recommendation of the Public Works Department. which advocated root surgery rather than removal, should be upheld. Councilman Culbertson's opinion was that the tree would give trouble before another ten years. Mayor Kirsten felt the Council should be guided by a consistent policy. 1_fter further discussion, the motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen - BROIfii1, CLLBERTSON and DOW Noes. Councilmen - :711.701-1 and KIRSTEN APPLICATION - Lir. Glaves recommended the reapplication for a Federal FEDERAL GRA14T 'Grant for the Sewage Treatment Plant under Public Law SEWAGE PLANT 660. On motion of Councilman Brown, Dow second, the City Council adopted Resolution i1o. 2930 authorizing RES. NO. 2930 the filing of application for Federal Grant for sewage ADOPTED treatment works under the terms of the Federal (later Pollution Control Act. FIRE TRUCK Mr. Glaves presented specifications for a 85 -foot PURCHASE aerial platform truck wh ch will be needed by the Fire Department next year. Both the City Manager and the - 3 - 35 Minutes of March 16, 1966 continued - 4 - Fire Chief recommended that the truck be purchased directly from,Van,Pelt Fire Truck Company in Oakdale, California, because replacement of parts would be lass expensive and faster than with American LaFrance or Seagrave equipment, experience in northern California with Van -Pelt equipment has been excellent, and, because of the proximity of Oakdale, the equipment could be inspected during construction and later main- tenance would be readily available. Further, the Van Pelt Company has given the City a firm offer of $56,000 including sales tax wtch would be a savings to the City inasmuch as if the truck were put to bid, the Company's bid would be substantially higher than _ their present offer. It will take a year to build this type of truck. On motion of Councilman Brown,_ Culbertson second, the City Council accepted the offer of the Van Pelt Fire Truck Company for purchase of an 85 -foot aerial platform truck at a total cost of $56,000. STATE EMPLOYEES Nt . Glaves presented the Council with figures and RETIREbMNT information prepared by the State Employees' Retirement SYSTEM System Board on what it would cost the City to place its employees under the State Retirement System. He -RES:,NO. 2931 also explained the transfer of City assets which the ADOPTED State wanted ,converted to cash. This is expected to result in a loss.of between $45,000 and $50,000 to the City. In discussing the plan, Mr. Glaves recommended that retired employees be included. The State has pre- pared three alternatives: 1) S.3.R.S. for active employees only; 2) S.E.R.S, for active employees and administration of the present City system for retired employees by S.E.R.S.; and 3) S.E.R.S. for both active and retired employees. Costs per year, based on the January 1966 payroll, would be as follows: Alternate 1 -,. - $93,515; Alternate 2 - $96,875; and Alternate 3 - $110,711. Mr. Glaves cited reasons why S.E.R.S. would be advantageous to the City. In discussing the pro- posal to adopt the State Retirement System, the Council expressed concern over inadequacy of the present City pension for retired employees. Councilman Walton moved the adoption of Resolution_ido. 2931 giving notice of the City's intention to approve a contract providing for participation in the State Employees' Retirement System for active and retired employees. His motion was seconded by Councilman Brown and y carried by unanimous vote. CIVIC.C_ENTER A deed to the Thomas J. Carey property at 312 West SITE., Elm Street was presented for acceptance by the Council 31i W. F1AN1 for the sum of $20,000 with the understanding the ACCEPTED Carey's have the right to remove the dwelling prior to June 30,. 196.6, . City Attorney Mullen and City Manager Glaves recommended acceptance of the deed. On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Walton second, the City Council accepted the deed to the property at 312 lest Elm Street, with Councilman Dow abstaining. SPECS- Plans and specifications for a storm drain on vine VINE STREET Street between Fairmont Lvenue and Sacramento Road STORM DRAIN were approved and advertising for bids authorized on motion of Councilman Culbertson, Ualton second. SPECS.. Plans and specifications for the improvement of STCCKTON & -STREET Stockton Street adjacent to the Stokely -Van Camp Arm. property and Vine.Street from Stockton Street westerly IMPROVEMEiI_TS to the railroad tracks were approved and calling for bids authorized on motion of Councilman Dow, Walton second, with Mayor Kirsten abstaining. - 4 - 353 i-iinutes of Warch 16, 1)66 -continued SPECS - Specifications for the replacement of two trucks for TRUCKS the Public Works Department were presented. On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Brown second, the City Council approved the specifications and authorized calling for bids for two trucks by unanimous vote. SPECS - Nr. Glaves recommended the replacement of a car in CAR the Public i1orks Department. Since the car needs extensive repair work, he feels that it would be more economical to trade it in at this time. On motion of Councilman Brown, Dow second, the City Council approved specifications for a sedan for the Public Works Department and authorized calling for bids thereon. PUBLIC :ARKS Mr. Glaves recommended that the Council establish the INSPECTOR classification of Public i]orks Inspector. Because of CLASSIFICATION the amount of subdivision work going on, a full time employee is needed plus a car for his use. On motion RES. NO. 2932 of Councilman Dow, Culbertson second, the City Council ADOPMD adopted Resolution ilo. 2932 adopting specifications for Public Works Inspector at Salary Range No. 61-t.. On motion of Councilman Dow, Culbertson second, the CAR Council also approved purchase of a car for use of the APPROVED Inspector. WATER The State Department of Water Resources has asked the RESOURCES City for an exploration permit to conduct surveys on SURVEY the City's Thornton Road disposal area. This work is in connection with the Peripheral Canal. On motion of Councilman Dow, Culbertson second, the Council authorized Mayor Kirsten to sign the exploration permit allowing the State to conduct surveys at the disposal area as requested. COMPUTERS FOR In connection with the traffic survey being conducted TRAFFIC SURVEY by Dr. Faustman, an agreement has been prepared which would permit use of State-owned computers at no cost RES. NO. 2933 to the City except for furnishing the State Division ADOPTED of Highways with ten copies of the traffic report. On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Dow second, the City Council adopted Resolution ilo. 2933 approving the agreement with the State Division of Highways and authorizing its execution by the Piayox. CITY HALL Kx; Glaves reported that because of the construction PARKING of the Public Safety Building, parking in the area will be very limited, and he recommended that the parking lot east of the City Hall be reserved for police cars and other City vehicles and remaining stalk for City Hall business. On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Dow second, the City Council approved the recommendation. PLAQUES FOR i4ayor Kirsten stated that Administrative Assistant COUNCILMEN Peterson had made arrangements for having plaques made for retiring councilmen and would need to know how many should be ordered. The Wayor felt that each retired councilman should be given a plaque and other members of the Council agreed. Councilman Brown moved that twenty-five plaques be purchased. His motion was seconded by Councilman Walton and carried. ORDINAITC S SOIL TEST FOR ORDINANCE NO. 811, entitled "tit ORDINANCE REQUIRING f_ SUBDIVISIONS PRELIMINARY SOIL SPORT OF SUBDIVISIONS AiU SPOCIF)FI!IG TI.6 CONDITIONS UNDER 41ICH 1. SOIL L4VESTIGATION OF EACH ORD. NO. 811 LOT IS REQUIRcO," having been introduced at the regular ADOPTED meeting of March 21 1966, was brought up for passage - 5 - 3s. Minutes of March 16, 1966 continued TREES AT Councilman Brown mentioned that Mr. W. C. Hoegerman, 303 W. BUI 303 :Jest film Street* had _purchased several ginko trees which he wished to plant in the'City's right of way area in front of his home rathei than liquid ambers which are preferred by the Public corks Department. After some discussion, it was decided that Mr. Hoegerma.n be told that he could plant the ginkos, but that the City prefers liquid amber. ADJOU:411r•=IT - Mere being no further business, the Council adjourned at 10i45.p.m. on motion of Councilman Dow, Walton second. Attest: --B F.TRICc GARIBALDI City Clerk - 6 - on motion of Councilman Dow, Walton second. Second reading was omitted after reading by title and the ordinance was passed, adopted and ordered to print by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen - BRO.AI, CULBERTSON, DOW, i'IFLTOiI and KIRSTEN Noes: Councilmen - done F.bsent:• Councilmen - None Mi SCELLFI-IY COUNCILMEN Councilman Culbertson mentioned having seen photos PHOTOS in Turlock's City Hall of mayors who had served that City which he considered a nice idea and he suggested that photos be obtained of persons who had served on Lodi's City Council. Standard type frames could be used for hanging the pictures in a suitable place in the City Hall. Councilman Dow suggested the City i6anager consult the architect on the remodeling of the Council Chambers concerning this idea. OFFICIAL Councilman Walton asked if anything had been done CREST & towards having a crest made to put on blazers for City BLAZER officials, There was some discussion of blazers and a trine -colored fabric was suggested. The Administrative Assistant was requested to get information on crests and blazers which would be distinctive for the City of Lodi. TREES AT Councilman Brown mentioned that Mr. W. C. Hoegerman, 303 W. BUI 303 :Jest film Street* had _purchased several ginko trees which he wished to plant in the'City's right of way area in front of his home rathei than liquid ambers which are preferred by the Public corks Department. After some discussion, it was decided that Mr. Hoegerma.n be told that he could plant the ginkos, but that the City prefers liquid amber. ADJOU:411r•=IT - Mere being no further business, the Council adjourned at 10i45.p.m. on motion of Councilman Dow, Walton second. Attest: --B F.TRICc GARIBALDI City Clerk - 6 -