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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 7, 1966Police Department. - PLANNING CO&14ISSI06d s . 3 City Manager Glaves read a report on the following actions of the Planning Commission at its meeting of August 29, 1966: r. 1. Denied the request of Inez Realty for a change in zoning from the R-3, Limited Multiple -Family Residential zone to the R-4, Multiple -Family Institutional zoite for a parcel at 807 South_ Central Avenue.- - 2. Appioved the request of Mrs. James Osborne for a = use permit to care for -three (3) retarded children - in her home at 248 East Acacia Street in an area zoned R-3, Limited Multiple -Family Residential. 3. Denied 'the request of Mr. Irvin Bender for a - variance to reduce the required lot area at 515 Rimby Avenue in an area zoned R•3, Limited Multiple -Family Residential. 4, Denied the request of Mr, Maurice O. Ray, Jr. for variances (1) to reduce the required lot area and (2) to reduce the miniIDum lot width to allow moving a second dwelling onto a lot at 939 Wellswood Avenue in an area zoned R-3, Limited Multiple -Family Residential zone. These same varisace requests were denied to another applicant by the Planning Commission at its meeting of May 9, 1966. - 1 - CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LODI CITY HALL COUNCIL CH1491F"2S SEPTEMBER 7, 1966 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lodi was held beginning at 8:00 p.m. of Wednesday, September 7, 19660 in the City Hall Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen - BROW@t, CULBERTSON, HEMELL, KIRSTEN and WALTON (Mayor) -absent: -Councilmen - None - Also present were City Manager Glaves, Administrative Assistant Peterson, Assistant City Attorney Sullivan, and Planning Director Schroeder. MINUTES Minutes of August 17, 1966, were approved as written and mailed on motion of Councilman Kirsten, Brown second. PRESENTATIONS CERTIFICATES TO Mayor Walton presented Certificates of Appreciation to MCCARTY & NORBY James McCarty and Walter Norby, thanking them for - their, -services to•the- community while on the City - -Planning-Commission. AAA PEDESTRIAN stir. Cecil E, Green, Local District Manager of the SAFETY AWARD California State Automobile Lssocia_tion; presented an AAA Pedestrian Safety Award plaque to Mayor Walton in - recognition of the City's pedestrian safety record during the past year; with special commendation to the Police Department. - PLANNING CO&14ISSI06d s . 3 City Manager Glaves read a report on the following actions of the Planning Commission at its meeting of August 29, 1966: r. 1. Denied the request of Inez Realty for a change in zoning from the R-3, Limited Multiple -Family Residential zone to the R-4, Multiple -Family Institutional zoite for a parcel at 807 South_ Central Avenue.- - 2. Appioved the request of Mrs. James Osborne for a = use permit to care for -three (3) retarded children - in her home at 248 East Acacia Street in an area zoned R-3, Limited Multiple -Family Residential. 3. Denied 'the request of Mr. Irvin Bender for a - variance to reduce the required lot area at 515 Rimby Avenue in an area zoned R•3, Limited Multiple -Family Residential. 4, Denied the request of Mr, Maurice O. Ray, Jr. for variances (1) to reduce the required lot area and (2) to reduce the miniIDum lot width to allow moving a second dwelling onto a lot at 939 Wellswood Avenue in an area zoned R-3, Limited Multiple -Family Residential zone. These same varisace requests were denied to another applicant by the Planning Commission at its meeting of May 9, 1966. - 1 - 43A minutes of September 7, 1966 continued 5. Approved the request of the Fairmont Dental Group (1) for a variance to permit off-street parking in the required front yard area and (2) to allow a parking lot with an eighteen -foot aisle which does not conform to the Planning Commission's policy on parking lots on a parcel at the northeast corner of West Tokay Street and South Fairmont Avenue in an .area zoned C -P, Commerci l.Psofession" The Planning Commission approved•this variance because the applicant*s plans had been submitted and approved by the Planning and Building Depart- ments three months before the items requiring variances became effective and would have been legal had a building permit been requested at that time. 6. Approved the request of Mrs. Shirley Rubiolo for a variance to permit a required off-street parking space in the required front yard to allow the garage in her home at 521 Howard Street to be con- verted to a service room and playroom. This variance was approved because the actual alteration of the garage began before the ordinance prohibiting parking in front yard areas became effective. 7. Adopted a resolution.approving_the acquisition of additional land near Lawrence Park for new softball facilities. COMMUNICATIONS OUTSIDE UTILITIES F letter was presented from C. P. McIntosh of Atlantic FOR RICHFIELD CO. Richfield Company, Richfield Division, requesting water and sanitary sewer service for a service station at the southwest corner of Kettleman Lane and 99 Freeway which is presently outside the City limits. The company agrees to annexation of the property to the City at such time as the Council considers desirable providing the property will be zoned C-2, and the existing 550 sq. ft. sign will be permitted. .fir. Glaves pointed out that the part of the intersection within the City was zoned C-2 so there should be no problem concerning the zoning request. Planning Director Schroeder said the service station sign was not in conflict with the sign ordinance and that application for prezoning had already been made. Mr. Stewart Mayers, representing Mr. McIntosh, explained the position of the company in regard to this request, stating that if they could not get City service right away they would have_to withdraw their request and..put in their own facilities. After further dis- cussion, it was moved by Councilman Kirsten that the request of the Richfield Company for water and sanitary sewer service be granted on the basis of the letter from Mr. McIntosh. The motion was seconded by Councilman Brown and carried unanimously. APPEAL OF F. letter was read from biaurice O. Ray, Jr., appealing N. O. RAY, JR, the decision of the City Planning Commission in denying his request for variances in lot size and width for a lot at 939 Wellswood ;.venue. On motion of Councilman.. Kirsten, Culbertson second, the matter was set for hearing on September 21, 1966. CVD, LCC Notice was received of the quarterly meeting of the bMZTING Central Valley Division, League of California Cities, which is to be held in Gtockton on September 22. - 2 - 435 Minutes of September 7, 1966 continued ABV LICENSES The -following notices of application for alcoholic beverage license were read; 1. Person to Person Transfer to Jack Theobald, off Sale General, Tokay Bottle Shop, 531.W. Lockeford St 2. Person to Person Transfer to Donald L. and Frances D. Pollard, On Sale Beer, Bent Pretzel, 548 S. Sacramento Street. SFM JOAQUIN I.ir. Glaves reported that in reply to a letter received VALLEY.GOV'TS by the Mayor from Roger Ni. Huckins, President of the Central Valley Division, League of California Cities, asking for the position of the City in regard to forming an association of San Joaquin Valley governments, a letter had been written to -Mr. Huckins informing him of the City Council's interest in having such an association formed. COOPERATIVE Nix. Glaves then refexred to the communication which had LIBRARY SYSTEM been received by each member of the.Council from the Library Board in regard to the City participating in R3S. NO. 2984 a cooperative library system. City Librarian Leonard Lachendro, representing the Library Board, stated that the Board had.beld two meetings in order to thoroughly review the proposed system and was now recommending that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing appli- cation to the State for grants for the formation of a cooperative: library system among the cities of Stockton and Lodi and the counties of Amador, Calaveras and Tuolumne and such other municipalities and/or counties in the geographical area as is deemed advisable. He introduced Mr. John.Almond, a member of the State Library staff, who was present to answer questions. lir. Lachendro explained that there were two types of grants available, establishment grants and per capita grants. Establishment grants were for two years and in an amount up to $10,000 for each -of the two years. The per capita grant is a continuing grant to finance on-going activities, but there is no guarantee that there will be sufficient money from year to year. The City can withdraw at the end of.any year. If there is not sufficient per capita funs, the City can withdraw from the system,. can agree to assess the Library budget, or. caneXack.the program. The cooperative system will provide for more rapid inter -library loans, books vaill be delivered rapidly -among members by truck, a larger film selection will.be made available, and consultant service will also be available. -Joining the system means that library service in Lodi may be improved without.cost.to the°taxpayer, operation of the system „• will,be by an executive committee of the head librarians, the contract is on a yearly basis so the City can with- draw at the end of any year, and belonging to the system would qualify the City for Federal and State aid fox library construction. Mr. Lachendro said possible drawbacks might be that equal access to the Library would be given to all in the system, the City would be committing itself not to expend less of its own funds on the Library than in the past year, and that two years would be required for,processing books,and N,tr, tudying ways and ie4iter questions and discussion, it was moved by Councilman Culbertson that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2984 approving the partici- pation of the City of Lodi in a Cooperative Library System. The motion was seconded by Councilman Kirsten and carried unanimously. - 3 - 436 Finutes of September 7, 1966 continued REPORTS OF T'c1: :ITY PWJNAGER CLAIYZ Claims in the amount of $280,585.02 were approved on motion of Councilman I:irsten, Hunnell second. AWARD - The following bids had been xeceived on the Underground UNDERGROUND Electric Distribution Cystem, phase one: ELECTRIC SYSTZN Collins Electrical Co. $52,983 RES. I4O. 2985 Graffigna Electric 56,257 R. Flatland Co. 66,400 Ecco -Phoenix Electric 79,000 On motion of Councilman Kirsten, Culbertson second, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2985 awarding the contract for said project to the low bidder, Collins Electrical Company. LUHS Nx. Glaves-informed the Council that the contract with STADIUM Lodi Union High School for use of the stadium had CONTRACT expired and a new contract had been worked out with Cchool officials. The School is to pay three cents per kilowatt hour for use of electricity, 35 cents per adult and five cents per high school student. The contract will be for a term of five years. The City will maintain the field and lighting system. The con- cessions will be given to the High School Student Body as long as it is run by them. The City has the sale right to contract with a private concessionaire in the event the students do not operate the concession facilities. On being questioned, City Manager Glaves said .there was no hold harmless clause in the contract. Councilman Culbertson moved that the contract be approved, subject to inclusion of the hold harmless clause, and that the Wayor be authorized to sign the contract after said -clause is inserted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hunnell and carried by unanimous vote.. TtPNAGE MARKET Mr. Glaves stated that since the City has purchased LEASES MODIFIED the Turnage.Market property and taken over the leases, the tenants have to pay possessory interest tax in the building since the City does not pay property tax. Under the terms of the lease the tenants would normally pay $353.70 in taxes. Since the possessory tax is $1,158.80, Mr. Glaves suggested that the rent be reduced by the difference between $1,158.80 and the $353.70 for which the tenants are responsible, amounting to $805.10. On motion of Councilman Kirsten, Hunnell second, the City Council authorized the City Manager to modify the lease agreements with the tenants to pro- vide a reduction of $805.10 in the rent. INMOVF14WTS hr. Glaves stated that the public improvements had ACCEPTED IN been completed in Eunice Glen No. 2 in substantial EUNICE GLEN #2 conformance with the City's approved plans and speci- fications, lie recommended that the improvements be RES. NO. 2966 accepted along with dedication of the streets. On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Kirsten second, the Council accepted the improvements and adopted Resolution No. 2986 accepting the offer of dedication of the streets in Eunice Glen Unit No. 2 Subdivision. SPECS - On motion of Councilman Kirsten, Culbertson second, SUBDIVISION the City Council approved the specifications and called PAVING 1966 for bids on the 1966 Subdivision Paving project. - 4 - 43 ; Minutes of September 7, 1966 continued SPECS - The Council then approved the specifications on the B-1 BASIN construction of pumping station and outlet structures STRLCTURES in B-1 Basin and authorized calling for bids thereon, on motion of Councilman Kirsten} Brown second. SPECS - Specifications for asbestos cement pipe were approved ASBESTOS and calling for bids authorized on motion of Councilman CEMENT PIPE Brown, Kirsten second. PARKING Mr. Glaves recommended that the west side of Sacramento METERS - Street from Walnut Street south to the alley be made a S. SACTO ST. one-hour metered parking zone. He said there have been complaints because of all -day parking in this area. RES. NO. 2987 On motion of Councilman Kirsten, Culbertson second, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2987 designating the west side of Sacramento Street from Walnut south to the alley to be a one-hour metered parking zone. CROSSWALK Oil The Lodi Elementary School District has requested that CHEROKEE LANE a crosswalk be placed across Cherokee Lane on the FOR GARFIELD south side of Eden Street primarily.for children going SCHOOL to Garfield School from ,Jalnut Orchard and Pioneer Subdivisions. On motion of Councilman Kirsten, Brown RES. 2988 second, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2988 authorizing a school crosswalk across Cherokee Lane on the south side of Eden Street. U-TURNS ON The Lodi High School officials are requesting a "No U - WALNUT AT Turn" designation on Walnut Street at its intersection EAST CAMPUS with California Street. Considerable congestion and _ turmoil have been caused from U-turns being made at this intersection. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Culbertson and seconded by Councilman Kirsten that action on this request be postponed until further information was given. The motion carried by unanimous vote. U-TURNS ON The High School is.also concerned about the cruising PACIFIC AVE. on Pacific Avenue from Walnut Street to the West AT WEST CAMPUS Campus Service entrance and is recommending that these intersections be designated for "No U -Turns." On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Hunnell second, this request was also postponed for further consideration. TRAFFIC -AT The City Manager reported -that he had discussed with MILLER'S Mr. Clarence Miller the traffic problem in the alley MILLWORK MtiRT along -which Miller's Millwork Mart is located east of California Street. o Mr. Nillei had agreed that RES..NO. 2989 making the alley one-way going east and placing no AND parking zones on California Street on both sides of RES. NO. 2990 the entrance to the alley should help to ease the traffic situation. In discussing the matter, the Council felt that the alley should be one-way only during specified hours. Councilman Kirsten moved the adoption of Resolution Ido. 2989 establishing no parking zones on the east side of California Street immediately adjacent to the alley between Forrest and Louie Avenues. His motion was seconded by Councilman Brown and carried by unanimous vote. On motion of Councilman Kirsten, Culbertson second, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2990 by unanimous vote estab- lishing the alley bounded by Forrest Avenue, California Street, Louie Avenue and Lincoln as a one-way alley going east between the hours of 7:30 a.m, to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, with Sunday and holidays excepted. - 5 - x-38 Minutes of September 7, 1:56 continued OPEN SPACE GRi:iIT i -:r, Glaves recommended that the City Council authorize FOZ SOFTBALL the filing of an application for Federal funds for DIAMONDS acquisition of open -space land, being the Marie xallinan property which the City wishes to acquire for RES. NO. 2991 softball playing fields. On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Hunnell second, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2991 authorizing the filing of an application for said purpose. ORDINANCES ANNEX HOM ALDN ORDINANCE PIO. 824, entitled "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING TIrL? ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY, ORD. NO. 824 DESIGNATED IHOM ADDITICK,l TO THE CITY OF LODI," ADOPTED having been introduced at the regular meeting of Fugust 17, 1966, was brought up for passage on motion of Councilman Kirsten, Brown second. Second reading was omitted after reading by title, and the ordinance was then passed, adopted and ordered to print by the following vote: Ayest Councilmen - BWON, CULSERTSON, HU414ELL KIRST2N and WALTON Noes: Councilmen - Hone Absents Councilmen - None ADOPTING 1966-67 0aDINANC3 KO. -825, entitled "IDCPTING A UTILITY AND CAPITf.L & UTILITY CF•PITAL OUTLAY BUDGET Fr.-, THc CITY OF LODI FOR THE OUTLAY BUDGETS FISCAL YEAR BEGINr1ING JULY 1, 1966 AND EKING JUNE 30, 1967," having been introduced at the regular meeting" ORD. NO. 825 of August 17, 1966, was brought up for passage on - ADOPTED motion of Councilman Brown, Kirsten 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 - ERaikls CULBERTSON, H%ZTELL, KIRS-EMI and WALTCN Noes: Councilmen - None Fbsent: Councilmen ., I•lone CITY NPUAGER RZPORTS (Continued) CURBSIDE Wr. Glaves reported that by September 8 the local MAILBOXES post office would be delivering only to curbside mail- boxes in the new subdivisions; otherwise the residents will pick up their mail at the post office. He said the City of Pleasanton had adopted an ordinance pro- hibiting mailboxes in the public right of way and had also filed a suit against the Post Office Department. He said Tracy and Livermore were also considering the adoption of a similar ordinance. NSJ WATER The City Manager informed the Council that the North DISTRICT RE San Joaquin Water Conservation District, to which the FOLSOM SOUTH City belongs, is negotiating with the Bureau of CANAL WATER Reclamation to obtain water from Folsom South Canal. He said this water would be sold through the district system to the agricultural area. A reasonable financial scheme would have to be worked out so that the farmers would get water from the district rather than by pumping. This Would enable the City to maintain its present system as the underground water basin would not be depleted. Mr. Glaves asked if the Council would like to meet with representatives of the District, Or if they wished to leave it to the Ldministration. - 6 - APPRAISER - W. LODI AVE. RIGHT OF WAY APPOINTMENT ELLIOTT TO PC ADJOURNN75NT t 14inutes of September 7, 1965 continued Councilman Kirsten moved *.hat the City Manager be authorized to represent the City in meetings with the iloxth San Joaquin Water Conservation District. The motion was seconded by Councilman Culbertson and carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Hunnell moved that an appraiser be hired in connection with the acquisition of right of way on Lodi Avenue from Ham Lane west. The motion was seconded by Councilman Kirsten and carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Walton asked the Council's concurrence in the reappointment of Robert K. Zlliott to the Planning Commission. On motion of Councilman Kirsten, Hunnell second, the City Council approved the reappointment of Robert K. Elliott for another four-year term ending June 30, 1970. There being no further business; the Council adjourned at 10:05 p.m. on motion of Councilman Brown, Hunnell second. Attest; Beatrice aribaidi City Clerk - 7 - 435