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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 21, 1965253 CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LODI CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAoMERS JULY 21, 1965 This regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lodi was held at 8 p.m. of Wednesday, July 212 19650 in the City Hall Council Chambers. r ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen - BR061142 CULBERTSON, DOW V1tLTCH and KIRSTEN(Mayor) Absent: Councilmen - Wone F,lso present: City manager Glaves, Administrative Assistant Peterson, Planning Director Schroeder, and City Attorney Mullen. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Brown, Walton second, the minutes of July 7, 1955 and July 14, 1965 were approved as written and mailed after changing the word 'base" to "cast" in the second sentence of the paragraph entitled "Report Re. City Water Wells" in the minutes of July 7, •- -• 1965. PUBLIC HEARINGS JOHN DUDLEY Mr. John Dudley, 615 North Sacramento Street, addressed RE: SACTO the City Council and discussed automobile parking in ST. R&RZaNG the 600 block of North Sacramento Street. He said cars are being parked diagonally in such a manner that it is difficult for him to back his car out of his driveway. - Mr. Dudley showed the Council several photographs to substantiate his statements. City Manager Glaves said parking regulations will be enforced there in accordance with the Council's wishes. Following a review of the photographs and a brief discussion of parking regulations in that area, Councilman Walton moved, Brown second, that the City Manager have the proper department investi- gate the matter and then report to the Council on the findings.' The motion was passed unanimously. Councilman Walton added he would like to see specific patrols in that area to insure compliance with parking regulations. --PLANNING CESSION REPORT TO At its meeting of Monday, July 12, 19650 the Lodi City CITY COUNCIL Planning Commission took the following actions of interest to the City Council: 1. Approved the revised tentative map of the Sunset South Subdivision being developed by Capell Properties, Inc. and located south of the existing Hutchins Sunset Park Subdivision subject to certain conditions. - 2. Recommended the following action to the Lodi City Council: a. That a typical cross-section be adopted fox Cherokee Lane "from Delores Street south to - the U.S. 50-99 Freeway overcrossing and that such cross-section be'alongthe lines of Plan "A" for South Cherokee Lane as on file in the office of the Secretary of the Lodi City Planning Commission; b. That a landscape.Architect be retained to finalize the Plan; and c. That the areas between the curb and property line and within the median be maintained by the City. - 1 - Rinutes of July 212 1965 continued LANDSCAPING The City Manager said the Planning Commission, as IN SUNSET SO. mentioned in its report to the Council, has asked the SUBDIVISION City Council for its opinion in the matter of main- taining small landscaped islands, or "bulbs" in certain streets of the proposed Sunset South subdivision. He said the landscaping would enhance the neighborhood and they could be relatively easily maintained because of the adjoining basin-pazk. However, he added, there is a question of policy involved in starting such a program. The City Manager said in other municipalities, such landscaped areas are maintained by the City. Councilman Culbertson said this situation was unique because it is adjacent to a park. Councilman Walton said if other areas of the City would want such land- scaping in the future, the adjacent property owners would have to pay for extending water lines. Councilman Dow said he would like to see such an idea tried and asked the City Manager to consider ways to implement this elsewhere in the City. On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Walton second, the Council unanimously approved street landscaping plans for Sunset South subdivision with the City to maintain the areas and the subdivider to pay the cost of extending water lines to the landscaped "islands." The City Attorney pointed out that no precedent was being established; that the action applies to this parcel only due to its uniqueness. LANDSCAPING City Manager Glaves discussed the alternatives available CHEROKEE in landscaping Cherokee Lane from Delores Street south LANE to the freeway interchange. He said such a project would result in a very attractive entrance to the City. The Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors had recom- mended a proposed alternate that includes a 28 -foot landscaped median strip and landscaping between the sidewalk and the street, a distance including the side- walk of 32 feet. The City Manager said the City has access rights in this area, but added some access rights could be sold back to the property owners to gain their participation in the program. Councilman Dow moved, Kirsten second, that the administration continue investi- gating such a program (designated as Alternate A in the Planning Commission report) with regard to initial cost and cost of maintenance. The motion was passed unani- mously. Councilman Culbertson said the north end of Cherokee Lane should be reviewed also in future land- scaping plans. The City Manager said the Civic Affairs Committee of the Chamber. of Commerce and the merchants on Cherokee Lane will meet soon to discuss this topic. RETAIN The City Manager said he had talked with Paul 1Yitenbach, LANDSCAPE landscape architect, regarding placing him on a retainer ARCHITECT so the City could call on him when needed. The Council expressed interest in such a'iiagreement. On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Dow second, the City Manager was authorized to discuss a retainer arrangement with Mr. Tritenbach. FINAL MAP The final map _of Eunice Glen #2 subdivision was pre- EUNICE sented to the Council for approval. On motion of GLEN.#2 Councilman Culbertson, Dow second, the final map of Eunice Glen #2 was approded. COMMUNICATIONS ASSEMBLY The Deputy City Clerk read for the record excerpts from JOINT RES. Assembly Joint Resolution No. 3a which provides for NO. 38 funds for tax relief and alcoholic rehabilitation. - 2 - 253 idinutes of July 21, 1965 continued TWO-HOUR The City Manager read a letter from Mr. Bill Graffigna, PARKING ZONE Mr. Jack Weil and Mrs, Vivian Hughes, property owners ESTABLISHED" and/ox-businessmen on Lockeford Street between North School Street and the Southern Pacific railroad tracks, RES. NO. 2838 requesting the establishment of a two-hour parking zone ADOPTED in that area on both sides of the street. The property owners stated in the .l.ettex that development in that area has made parking critical. On motion of Councilman Brown, Walton second, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2838, establishing a two-hour parking zone"on Lockeford Street between North School Street and the railroad tracks. GUNSCH REQUEST City.Manager Glaves reada letter from Mir. Henry Gunsch, FOR OUTSIDE 4305 North Pershing, Stockton, operator of a trailer 14ATER AND park on South Cherokee Lane immediately south of the SBWER SERVICE present City limits. Mir. Gunsch asked permission to -" obtain City water and sewex service while his annexation petition is being processed so he can expand his trailer park immediately. He -agreed to dispose of storm water on site until such time as drainage can be provided. He was informed this may be.as far as five years away. Mir. Gunsch said he would sign an agreement to abide by City regulations. On motion of Councilman Brown, Dow second, the City Council approved the request for ser- vices of Mr. Gunsch,'subject to his signing a letter of intent to annex, and agreeing to provide on-site storm drainage. SALE OF The Council was advised of the public sale of a parcel STATE LANDS of lard at Kettleman Lane and the freeway southbound on-ramp. The Council had expressed interest in this parcel as a possible well site. The City Manager informed the Council that the property would be too expensive, since the State Division of Highways, who will conduct the sale August 12, 1965, has already placed a minimum bid on this parcel of $10,000. His recommendation was that the cost.of the property makes it not worthwhile bidding. 'The Council was in agreement. REPORTS OF 1HE CITY MANAGER ASPM C41 `' The'City Manager presented a recommendation for the EASEMiEft abandonment of one foot of a six-foot.easement in Glenhurst Place Unit No. 1. He said the City has no GLENHURST use for that portion of the,easement and abandonment PLACE UNIT- will solve a construction problem that currently exists. NO. 1," On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Dow second, the Council approved the abandonment of one foot of the six- foot easement in Glenhurst Place Unit No. 1 between Lots 48 and 49. SPECS - Specifications for street materials for the fiscal year STREET 1965-66 were presented. The City Manager said the speci- MIATERIALS fications are identical with those prepared last year. The quantities were modified to handle anticipated needs. On motion of Councilman Dow, Culbertson second, the City Council approved the specifications and authorized calling for bids. AWARD - -The following bids were received for the improvement of HAM LANE Ham Lane, Unit :,2, from Kettleman Lane to Cardinal Street: STREET CONSIRUCTIOI•i Tompkins & Gallaven $61,002.30 Claude C. Wood Co. 55,048.74 RES. NO. 2839 S. X. McGaw Co., Inc. 70,886.68 ADOPTED On motion of Councilman Dow, Walton second, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2839 awarding the contract for the improvement of Ham Lane, Unit #2, from Kettleman 2,,�4 Minutes of July 21, 1965 continued Lane to Cardinal Street to the low bidder, Tompkins & Gallaven,for a total sum of $61,002.30. The City Manager presented a request from Mr. David Gray for two 27 -foot driveways on his property to be installed in conjunction with this project. On motion of Councilman Brown, Dow second, the City Council approved the location of the driveways as requested, with Mr. Gray to pay the added cost of these facilities. AWARD - The following bidg were received fox the improvement of - ELM STREET Elm Street between Pacific Avenue and Ham Lanes STREET CONSTRUCTION Tompkins & Gallaven $11,147.10 Claude C. :Vood Co. 11,999.00 RES. NO. 2840 S. M. McGaw Co., Inc. 13,543.00 ADOPTED On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Brown second, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2840 awarding the contract for the improvement of Elm Street between Pacific Avenue and Ham Lane to the low bidder, Tompkins & Gallaven, for a total sum of $11,147.10. Councilman Dow abstained for reasons of personal interest. AWARD - The following bids were received for the construction HAM LANE of Ham Lane Storm Drain from a point 270 feet north of STORM DRAIN - Vine Street to Iris Drive: VINS STREET TO IRIS DR. Claude C. Wood Co. $8,460.50 S. M. McGaw Co., Inc. 8,952.25 RES. No. 2841 ADOPTED On notion of Councilman Brown, Walton second, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2841 awarding the con- tract for the construction of the Ham.Lane Storm Drain from a point 270 feet north of Vine Street to Iris Drive to the low bidder, Claude C. Wood Company, for a total sum of $8,460.50. SPECS - Plans and specifications for the construction of B-2 BASIN B-2 Retention Basin Structures and Piping were presented. STRUCTURES On motion of Councilman Dow, Walton second, the City & PIPING Council approved the plans and specifications and author- ized calling for bids. SPECS - Plans and specifications for the construction of the Ham HAM LANE Lane Storm Drain - Mokelumne River Outfall were puce - STORM DRAIN sented. On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Dow second, the City Council approved the plans and specifications and authorized calling for bids. PUBLIC Mayor Kirsten extended greetings to Mr. Marion Varner, SAFETY architect of the City's Public Safety Building, who was BUILDING in the audience. Mr. Varner said he was here to discuss PROGRESS building refinements with the City Manager and department heads. He said plans will be ready for calling for bids in November, and he would like the bid to be awarded before Christmas. Construction would start about 10 days lifter the bid is awarded, with 12 months allowed for completion of the project. He said he was appreciative of the cooperation he has received from City officials. MEDALS FOR Flavor Kirsten read'a letter from Governor Brown, announc- BRAVERY ing a program of awarding medals to youths under 19 years of age for bravery and/or service. The Governor's office will be receiving nominations. The Mayor asked the citizens of the community to advise him if they know of a youngster deserving of such an award. 190 -FOOT Councilman Culbertson asked the meaning of the Planning IAT DEPTH Commission's recently adopted policy of requiring subdi- vision lots to be no less than 100 feet in depth. The - 4 - 255 Einutes of July 21, 1955 continued Planning Director said the Planning Commission's intent is to require 100 -foot dept.'s in lots whenever possible unless topographic -or other conditions beyond the con- trol of the subdivider ase present that would prohibit this. Planning Director Schroeder added this would be included in a new subdivision ordinance currently being dr of ted . ADJOURNMENT There being no.further business, the City Council adjourned to executive session at 9:25 p.m. on motion of.Councilman.Dow, dalton second. Attest: THO:�1F5 A. PETERSON Deputy City Clerk