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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 6, 1966406 .:ITY COUIZIL, CITY 0 LO'DI CITY HALL COU --CIL CHAWBZRR ; JULY 6, 1956 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lodi was held beginning at 8:00 p.n. of Wednesday, July 6, 1966, in the City Hail Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen - BROU14, CVLBiRTSON, HUCNELL, KIRS7EI9 and WALTON (Mayor) kbsent: Councilmen - hone i.lso present were City Manager Glaves, Administrative E.ssistant Peterson, City Attorney Mullen and Planning Director Schroeder. NINUT_�S Action on the minutes of June 15, 22, and 29, 1966 was postponed to the meeting of July 20, 1966, on motion of Councilman Brown, Culbertson second. PUBLIC I-EARINGS 1911 IMPROV XAZNT iir. Robert Blewett of Blewett, Blewett & Garretson of ACT EXPLAINED, -Stoccton, representing Lodi Development Corporation, e-,,plained to the Council the California 1911 Improvement F.ct which he said is widely used to develop property by the formation of an assessment district and issuance of bonds. In order to improve property under the 1911 t:ct, the Council initiates proceedings after receipt of a petition from property owner or owners asking for formation of the assessment districv under the Act. �cx . y R=o4a N„r� A- Y."' HTcO ,�•Yr �F , , ac, rc+ If�h - - - proceedings�Ltefore they are completed, the subdivider (property owner) pays the cost of the proceedings. If the proceedings are com- pleted and the work is accepted as complete by the Council, the assessment becomes a lien on the property. If the amount of the assessment is not paid in thirty days, the assessment goes to bond. Mr. Blewett empha- sized,there would be no cost to the City, that inspection fees, servicing of bonds, preparation of tax bills, etc., would all be part of the assessment. The City would not be responsible for payment of the bonds in any way. Lodi Development Corporation is interested in knowing if the Council will accept a petition to form such an assessment district. After discussion of the 1911 Act proceedings, the bonds which would be issued and their effect on the purchasers of lots in the subdivision developed by this procedure, it was agreed by members of the Council that, without committing themselves in any way, they would be willing to entertain a petition for formation of an assessment district under the 1911 Act. iy,i-K OF Notice thereof having been published in accordance with ANZRICA law, Wayor Walton called nor hearing on the request of PROPOSED LOT Bank of America to exchange the City's parking lot at 2XC14ANGE the rear of the bank building at'the corner of Oak znd School Streets for a lot of similar size adjacent thereto and facing Church Street, being more explicitly the exchange of Lot 8 for Lot 7, Block 9, City of Lodi. I•ir. Harry Drexel, Continental Service Company, San Francisco, spoke in behalf of the Bank of America. He ex7lained that the Bank intended to lease the sites noer occupied by Lodi Hardware, Hadents Jewelers and Crete's Studios, but it would be between one and one-half to two years before the present leases expire and the Bank could commence building. The present bank site would then be used for parking, as well as the present City !WW 407 Minutes of July 6, 1966 ccrtinued 2 parking lot to the rear, if the exchange is made. The Bank has preliminary plans only and does not wish to finalize them until such time as they are able to build. Mr. Glaves said the City would not approve a drive-in window on the south side of the building because of traffic on School Street and that no curb cuts would be allowed on that street. EIz. Ben Schaffer, Realtor, 122 North Church Street, complimented the Bank for plans which would upgrade the downtown area and said he was in favor of the exchange. There were no others present who wished to speak in favor of the exchange. No one present wished to speak against the proposal, but Mr. Charles Veregge, Lodi Hardware, asked questions concerning a paying lot next to a free lot and said the City should know what the Bank is going to do with the lot before considering an exchange. Mr. Bill Canepa, 131 South Orange, also expressed concern over use of the lot. Mayor Walton said certain con- ditions would have to be past of the exchange and Mr. Drexel acknowledged that the City would have to protect itself, Mr. Glaves stated the City would retain the utility lines which are in the parking lot. The Council also discussed the financial -condition of the Parking District and the effect of an exchange on District revenues, The Council agreed that restrictions on the use of the lot and other conditions for the exchange -should be spelled out. Councilman Kirsten moved that the City Administration be authorized to draw up a tentative agreement covering the exchange, for the Council's consideration. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hunnell. Stating that the public should have an opportunity to comment on the restrictions, Councilman Culbertson moved to amend the motion by adding that the hearing be continued for two weeks (at which time the proposed resolution would be presented). The motion was seconded by Councilman Brown and carried. The original motion as amended, authorizing the Administration to draw up a tentative agreement and con- tinuing the hearing to July 20, carried by unanimous vote. RECESS At 9:35 p.m. the Council recessed, reconvening at 9:45 p.m. PROPOSED Mr. Richard Johnston, 710 Turner Road, vocal instructor A CAPELLA CHOIR at Lodi Union High School, addressed the Council con - TRIP TO JAPAN cerning plans to send the high school A Capella choir to Japan during the Christmas school recess under the auspices of the USO. He has corresponded with Senator George Murphy, Bob Hope and the USO. Mr. Johnston had contacted the USD because he felt the choir should have an opportunity to entertain our farmed Forces personnel, in addition to providing a cultural exchange with our sister -city Kofu. If the trip is undertaken through the USO it would also require the approval of the Department of Defense, Councilman Nirsten said he might be able to help by writing to Congressman McFall and Defense Department personnel. Other members of the Council expressed their interest in the project. i Mr. Johnston said he would be happy to give a copy of his correspondence concerning the proposed trip to the City Clerk for forwarding to the members of the Council. BEN SCHAFFER i4r. Ben Schaffer, local realtor, explained to the RE "F.EtiLTOR" Council the difference between a "realtor" and "licensed real estate broker," stating that the word "realtor" was copyrighted by the national Association of Real 3state Hoards and could only be used by persons affili- ated with that organization, 2 iiinutes of July 6, 1966 continued PLANNING COUZ413 I0IJ At its meeting of June 27, 1966, the Planning Commission took the following actions of interest to the Council: 1. Recommended that the San Joaquin County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors adopt the Precise Zoning of the Woodbridge Area as prepared by the County Planning Staff with certain minor modifications. It was further recommended that the County and City Planning Department prepare a Specific Street Plan for the Uoodbridge Area. 2, b:dopted a resolution establishing standards for off-street parking lots and parking spaces. These standards had been referred to the Traffic Consultant who recommended their approval. 3. Continued the consideration of (a) Westlake Subdivision #2 and (b) the request of Capell Land Development Company for P.D. ?lanned.Development Zoning at the southeast corner of Turner Road and Lower Sacramento Road. C0N01UNICATIOI G APPEAL - F. letter was read from Zemke & Jones, Inc., appealing ZE:7iE & JON2S the decision of the Planning Commission in denying their request for C-1 zoning for appro.:imately 1>,; acres located at the northeast corner of Kettleman Lane and Han Lane which is presently zoned C -P. On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Kirsten second, the matter was set for public hearing at the meeting of July 20, 1966. WARY STARK Ri A letter was received from Mrs. Wary Stark, 1409 West SPRINKLERS Park Street, recommending the adoption of a code regu- lating the installation of sprinkling systems and stating that she was having trouble with water coming into her yard from her neighbor's sprinkling system. CLAIM FOR k claim for damages was received from the Maryland DAMAGES Casualty Company, fire insurance carrier for the Rainbow Hotel, 607 S. Cherokee Lane, in -,the amount of $32'868.1G. The claim was rejected and referred to the City's Agent of Record for action on motion of Councilman Kirsten, Brown second. PETITION RE A petition was received from Philip J. and Genevieve B. VOGBL ADDITIW Vogel.requesting annexation of their property, con - RES. NO. 2954 sisting of 56.9 acres north and east of the Lone Oak ADOPTED Addition, as the "Vogel Addition." The property is uninhabited and has been approved for annexation to the City by the Local Agency Formation Commission of San Joaquin County. On motion of Councilman Kirsten, Brown second, the.City Council adopted Resolution No. 2954 giving notice of the proposed annexation of the property as the "Vogel Addition" and setting public hearing thereon for July 20, 1966. PETITION RE 1, petition was received from Glen Z. Ayers requesting NELHAFF ADDN the annexation of his property consisting of 16.3 acres in the vicinity of 1581 South Stockton Street as the RES. NO. 2955 "idelhaif Addition." The property qualifies as unin- ADOPTED habited territory and its annexation to the City,has been approved by the Local Agency Formation Commission of San Joaquin County. On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Kirsten second, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2955 giving notice of the proposal to anneu the property as the "Nelhaff Addition" and setting public hearing thereon for July 20, 1966. - 3 - i4inutes of July 6, 1966 cont'_nued PETITIO14 RE A petition was presented from property owners of not HOM ADDITION less than one-fourth of the land by area and by assessed valuation requesting Anne:cation of 32.2 acres at the RES. 14O. 2956 southwest corner of Lodi t.venue and Lower Sacramento ADOPTED Road to the City of Lodi as the "Hom Addition." The pxoperty is uninhabited territory and its annexation to the City has been approved by the Local Agency Formation Commission of San Joaquin County. On motion of Councilman Kirsten, Brow -n second, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2.56 giving notice of the pro- posed annexation of the "Hom E_ddition" to the City of Lodi and setting public hearing thereon for August 17, 1966. ABC LICENSES The following applications for Alcoholic Beverage License were noted: 1. Person to Person Transfer, Dropping Partners, Hary P. and Philip N. Johnson., Eleanor Smythe, and Elizabeth Williams, The Spot Club, 220 N. Cherokee Lane. 2. Person to Person Transfer, Leon Perlegos, Off Sale Beer & Wine, 1340 S. Hutchins Street. 3. Person to Person Transfer and ?remises to Premises Transfer, Pauline A. Pollard and Riza Esmail, "Smiley's," 5 North .^.acramento Street. REPORT$ OF Tf_ CITY hitiNAGBR CLAIMS Claims in the amount of $1,430,711.04 were approved on motion of Councilman Kirsten, Culbertson second. 4-GND SERS 14r. Glaves reported that the City's contract with the CONTRACT State Zmployees' Retirement System should be amended since the contract contains no provision for the RES. NO. 2957 e._ciusion of hourly employees, which the City intended. ADOPTED On motion of Councilman Kirsten, Culbertson second, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2957 amending the 3ERS contract and thereby excluding hourly employees from the retirement system. LEE SE OF Mr. Glaves presented a proposed lease agreement with STADIU-1 Bay Promotions, Inc., for use of the Stadium on July 19, 1966 for the purpose of conducting a roller derby event. The lease is similar to other contracts for the use of the stadium, requiring payment for use of power, cleanup, 100 on each admission sold, liability insurance, etc. On motion of Councilman Kirsten, Brown second, the City Council approved the lease agreement with Bay Promotions, Inc., and authorized its execution by the Mayor on behalf of the City. LAND.PURCHASS - Tentative agreement has been reached for purchase of SEWAGE T_REATM2IT approximately 271 acres abutting the City's Thornton AREA Road disposal area from the Red House Ranching Company for the sum of $280,000, in which the appraiser concurs. City Attorney Mullen recommended that the offer be accepted. Councilman Culbertson, Kirsten second, moved that the offer of Red House Ranching Company be accepted. The motion carried unanimously. SPECS - opecifications were presented for chlorination facili- CHLORINATIOU ties to be installed at the present Sewage Treatment FACILITIES Plant. This work is being required by the State Water Pollution Control Board and will be used until this plant is abandoned. On motion of Councilman Kirsten, Culbertson second, the Council approved the plans and specifications for the chlorination facilities and authorized calling for bids thereon. - 4 - 410 ginutes of July 6, 1966 continued SPECS - Pair. Glaves presented plans and specifications for the STORM DRAIti storm drain on Pleasant Avenue. This line is designed ON PLEASANT to serve the Civic Center area. On motion of Council - AVENUE man Kirsten, Brown second, the City Council approved the plans and specifications for the above project and authorized calling for bids thereon. SPECS - Plans and specifications were presented for fencing FENCING FOR in Basin B-1. Councilman Kirsten moved that the plans BASIN B-1 and specifications be approved and calling for bids authorized. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hunnell and carried. SPECS - Plans and specifications were also presented for the VINENCOD SCHOOL turfing and sprinkling system at Vinewood School in TURFING & the Basin B-1 area. On motion of Councilman Kirsten, SPRItWJ" S Hunnell second, the City Council approved the plans and specifications for the turfing and sprinkling system at Vinewood School and authorized calling for bids thereon. SPECS - Specifications for street materials to be used during STREET the 1966-67 fiscal year were approved and advertising MATERIALS for bids authorized on motion of Councilman Culbertson, Kirsten. second. CROSSWALKS AT The City Manager explained that a number of requests 141dii & LOCUST have been received from residents on the east side of Ham Lane between Locust and Elm Streets for the RES. PIO. 2958 installation of an additional crosswalk across Ham Lane ADOPTED to the Lakewood Shopping Center. 1fter study, the Public tlorks Department recommended that a crosswalk be installed across Locust Street on -the east side of Ham Lane and across Ham Lane on the north side of Locust Street. Sketches of the proposal were presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Kirsten second, the City council adopted Resolution Ido. 2958 establishing crosswalks as recommended. DIVISION OF lilt. Glaves explained that a cooperative agreement with HIGHWAYS the Division of Highways is required in order to obtain AGREEMBIIT matching funds for work on State highways within the City. Such an agreement has been prepared so that the RES. NO. 2959 City will be able to receive matching funds for work ADOPTED done on Kettleman Lane (State Highway 12). On motion of Councilman Kirsten, Culbertson second, the City Council adopted Resolution ilo. 2959 approving the agreement and authorizing its execution by the Mayor. LAWREICE Wt. Glaves showed the Council a sketch of the entrance BALLPARK area at Lawrence.Easeball Park. Because of the narrow- WAM-JAYS ness of the blacktop walkway, people have been walking on the lawn area also, resulting in a muddy area where the lawn has ceased.to grow. Mr. Glaves said the wall:tray could be widened 10 feet but he recommended that.further area be blacktopped to include walkways to the restrooms. In looking over the drawing, the Council felt the blacktop area should be increased in an exea where the people *could be inclined to walk. Councilman Kirsten said the ':Crushers" should pay for the improvement. Councilman Culbertson moved that the plans for walkways at Laurence Ballpark be approved with modifications made by the Council. His motion was seconded by Councilman Hunnell and carried with Council- man KXrsten vot;.ng no. - 5 - 41 1 :Iinutes of July 6, 1966 continued STATE Nr. Glaves recommended that the City renew its contract EXAMINING with the Cooperative Personnel Services, California SERVICES State Personnel Board, providing for examination ser- vices to the City. Changes have been made in the RES. NO. 2960 contract in regard to charges and test services which ADOPTED will be provided when requested by the City. On motion of Councilman Brown, Kirsten second, the City Council adopted Resolution Ho. 2960 approving the contract and authorizing its execution by the City Manager on behalf of the City. ORDINANCES REZONING NW ORDINANCE NO. 821, entitled "AtZEUDING THE OFFICIAL COR. CHEROIL33 DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF LCDI AND THEREBY REZONING & POPLAR THS it ST 110 FEET OF LATS 8 AND 9, LODI BARNHART TRACT, TO BE IPI THE R-4 MULTIPLE FAMILY IUSTITUTIONAL RESI - ORD. 140. 821 DZUTIF.L DISTRICT AND THE EF:ST 490 FEET OF SAID LATS TO ADOPTED 33 114 THE C-2 GENERAL COD9432CIAL DISTRICT," having been introduced at the regular meeting of June 15, 1966, was brought up for passage on motion of Councilman Kirsten, Culbertson second. Second reading was omitted after reading by title and the ordinance was then passed, adopted and ordered to print by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen - BROL-IN, CULBERTSON, HUNNEL.L, KIRSTM4 and DALTON NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None 1956-67 WDINP.NCE NO. 822, entitled "E.DOPTING AN OPERATING OPERATING BLDGLT FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF BUDGET THE CITY OF LODI FOR THE FISCFI. YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1966 P20 Zk DING JUNE 30, 1967," having been introduced ORD. NO. 822 at the adjourned regular meeting of June 29, 1966, F.DOPTED was brought up for passage on motion of Councilman Kirsten, Culbertson second. Second reading was omitted after reading by title, and the ordinance was then passed, adopted and orde;ed to print by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen - BR AH. CULBERTSON, HUNNELL, KIRSTE11 and 'iM-LTOW NO%S; Councilmen - None f_E EI1T; Councilmen - None ADJOM1i-Z r Lt 10:50 p.m. on motion of Councilman Kirsten, Hunnell second, the Council adjourned. Attest: BEATRIC GARIBALDI City Clerk - 6 -