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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 7, 1962847 CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LODI CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS NOVEMBER 7, 1962 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lodi was held beginning at 8:00 p.m. of Wednesday, November 7, 1962. Councilmen Brown, Culbertson, Dow, Ullmann and Katzakian (Mayor) present. None absent. Also present: City Manager Glaves, Planning Director Rodgers and City Attorney Mullen. MINUTES Minutes of October 17, 1962, were approved as written and mailed on motion of Councilman Dow, Brown second, after making the following corrections: In the last sentence on page 2 ohange "1962" to "1961" and in the last paragraph entitled "Time Extension -Houston Lane Storm Drain" change "A. Teichert and Son" to "Don K. Jorgenson." PLANNING COMMISSION FINAL MAP - The final map of the Bertsch Subdivision was sub- BERTSCH SUED. witted for Council approval, the subdivider having complied with all provisions of the Subdivision Ordinance. An easement for extension of utilities outside the subdivision had been obtained from Hugh A. Dow, owner of the adjoining property. On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Brown second, the final map of the Bertsch Subdivision was approved as presented, Councilman Dow abstaining because of possible direct interest. REZONING The City Manager read the recommendation of the 12 Zi. WASHINGTON Planning Commission that the property at 12 North TO R-4 Washington Street be rezoned from the C-1 neighbor- hood commercial zone to the R-4 multiple family residential zone. The proposed rezoning was set for public hearing on November 21, 1962 on motion of Councilman Culbertson, Dow second. REZONING The Planning Commission also recommended the E/8 GARFIELD rezoning of a two -acre parcel located along the N OF MISSION east side of Garfield Street and immediately north TO R-4 of an extension of Mission Street from the C -S commercial shopping zone to the R-4 multiple family residential zone. The matter was set for public hearing on November 21, 1962 on motion of Councilman Brown, Dow second.. COMMUNICATIONS NEW LIGHTING A letter was received from the Library Board of FOR LIBRARY Trustees requesting that the incandescent lighting on the main floor of the library be changed to fluorescent lighting and submitting specifications therefor. There are sufficient funds in the library capital outlay funds to pay for the lights and their installation, estimated at approximately $4,000. This would also include changing the ballast for the stacks in the downstairs room which was recom- mended by the Chief Building Inspector. Councilmen Dow moved that the specifications for new lights at the library be approved and that call for bids be authorized. The motion was seconded by Council- man Brown. Councilman Culbertson said that con- sideration should be given to the question of - 1 - Minutes of November 7, 1962, continued whether the liShts will do permanent good or whether they will be temporary since the City should get full value for the money spent. Af,i er further discussion of means of providing funds for library expansion and probable continued use of the present library and need for the lights, the motion carried unanimously. ANTIQUE DEALrR A letter was read from Iirs. C. Theadora Miller, LICENSE 2017 Marengo Avenue, South Pasadena, complaining. . because she had to obtain a business license to sell antiques at the annual Lodi 'dcmen's Club Antique Show. The City Manager explained that the City ordinance required that all businesses coming into the city obtain a license and that local antique dealers paid a license. The letter was referred to the City Manager for reply. THANKS FROM A letter was received from the Board of Supervisors COUNTY of San Joaquin County thanking the City of Lodi for its contribution to the cornerstone box of the new County Administration and Courts Building. ABC LICEiiSE Notice was read of the application for alcoholic Beverage License, On -sale general, for Glenn H. Bailey, Red's Playboy, 7 South Sacramento Street. 99 HIGH14AY The California Highway Commission notified the Council of the transfer of funds, from a project which cannot be placed under way in the 1962-63 fiscal year, to finance the construction of a six - freeway between. the Calaveras River and Harney Lane. RA3IE5 A letter was received from the San Joaquin Local CONTROL Health District informing the Council of the new regulation pertaining to the control of rabies in skunks, a copy of the letter having been mailed to the Lodi Poundmaster. TRAILER Letters were received from the following members CLUB THANKS of the Coast District Travel Trailer Clubs of America in appreciation of the outing the district had in October at Lodi Lake Park: Mr. William B. George, Director from Palo Alto; Mrs. Beulah Dreher, Secretary of EI Cerrito group; and Mr. Larzarre Friedberger, Director from Santa Cruz. EMPLOYEE Results of the California Cities Employee Safety SAr^ETY CON2EST Contest for 1961-62 were received from the League RESULTS of California Cities. Lodi placed ninth in its group of 41 cities. REPORTS OF TIM- CITY MANAGER CLAIMS Claims in the amount of $174,639.13 were approved on motion of Councilman Dow, Ullmann second. 1961-62 AUDIT Copies of the 1961-62 audit had been sent to mem- bers of the Council prior to the meeting. City Manager Glaves reported that the.aaditor had recom- mended that the City institute a program for fixed assets accounting. Mr. Glaves said such a pro- cedure was desirable for private enterprises, but that it did not have much value for cities that have kept good records. Therefore he felt that there was no particular hurry in setting up a - 2 - Minutes of November 7, 1962, continued RELOCATION OF City Manager Glaves presented an agreement with WATER LINES the State Division of Highways for the relocation AT FREEWAY of City water lines in order to accommodate the RES. N0. 2576 Lodi Freeway, the State agreeing to pay the cost ADOPTED of the relocation which is estimated to be 324,000. On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Dow second, the City Council adopted Resolution Pio. 2576. authorizing the City Manager to execute the agree- ment with the State for relocation of the water lines in the area of the Freeway. - 3 - program for fixed assets accounting, but the Finance Director would start doing so without hiring additional personnel. This would mean that it would be some time before the project was com- pleted. The audit was accepted on the motion of Councilman Brown, Ullmann second. AUDIT CONTRACT Mr. Glaves reported that the three-year contract RENEWED with McCandless and Soderbery for conduct of the audit had expired and they had offered to renew the contract for another three-year period at 81250 per year. The previous contract was at 81050 per year. It was mentioned that some of the local accountants might be interested in conducting the audit, but the City Manager reminded the Council that the accountants will not bid on a job and that auditing the books of a government agency is not the same as auditing for a private concern because of certain laws and the only basis by which he could make a recommendation was experience. After some further discussion, it was moved by Council- man Culbertson that the contract with McCandless and Soderbery to conduct the annual audit for the City of Lodi be renewed for another three years at 81250 per year. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ullmann and carried. RESURFACING A request to have the service road for the Boat ROAD AT Club at Lodi Lake Park resurfaced was presented LODI LAKE for Council consideration, City Manager Glaves explaining that the request had not been submitted with the budget since condition of the road was first reported after the the budget was well under way. He said that the cost of the job would be $240. On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Dow second, the request to have the service road for the Boat Club at Lodi Lake Park resurfaced for $240 was approved. PRECOOLING The City Manager stated that shortly before the SER710E meeting he had received a letter from Precooling REQUESTS Service, Inc., requesting sewer service for a new OUTSIDE SEWER building being constructed on Central Calif crnia SERVICE Traction Company property adjacent to the proposed extension of Lodi Avenue west of the new Freeway. The letter further stated that this property had been receiving water service from the City for the past thirty years. Mr. Glaves reported that this property was not within the city limits. He said that approximately 370 feet of sewer line would be required at a cost of around 8600. On motion of Councilman Dow, Brown second, the request was referred to the City Manager for report at the next Council meeting. RELOCATION OF City Manager Glaves presented an agreement with WATER LINES the State Division of Highways for the relocation AT FREEWAY of City water lines in order to accommodate the RES. N0. 2576 Lodi Freeway, the State agreeing to pay the cost ADOPTED of the relocation which is estimated to be 324,000. On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Dow second, the City Council adopted Resolution Pio. 2576. authorizing the City Manager to execute the agree- ment with the State for relocation of the water lines in the area of the Freeway. - 3 - 360 Minutes of November 7, 1962, continued COUNTY -WIDE The City b:an ager informed the Council that ccn- NUMBERING sideration was being given to a county -wide SYSTEM numbering system which would be more explicit than the present route system and that a meeting had been held under the auspices of the County Planning Commission to consider suggestions. The County Board of Supervisors is to consider the problem the latter part of this month. Councilman Culbertson suggested that the matter be discussed at a Cities and County of San Joaquin Association meeting. PUBLIC WORKS As a result of the meeting held in Stockton on ACCELERATION the Public Works Acceleration Act at which off! - ACT FUNDS ciala were briefed on what the Act is designed to APPLICATIOA do and what is required in order to qualify, the City Manager recommended that the City of Lodi RES. UO. 2577 apply for Federal funds under this Act. He felt ADOPTED that construction of the sanitary sewer line to service the east side of Lodi would meet the criteria needed. This line would be extended eastward from the sewer plant along the south of the City to the new freeway and northward along the east side of the freeway. He said that the basic aim of the Act is to develop public works which will instigate private industry. Also, the work must be initiated within 120 days, completed within a year, and matching funds must be available. The estimated cost to the City would be $200,880. Councilman Dow moved the adoption of Resolution - No. 2577 authorizing submission of an application for funds for the sanitary sewer line to service the east area of the City and authorizing the City Manager to sign the application on behalf of the City. The motion was seconded by Councilman Culbertson and carried. OF.D I NAN C ES ANNEXING ORDINANCE NO. 737, entitled "AN ORDINANCE APPROVI2NG GINOCCHIO THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIid UNINHABITED TERRITOP,Y, ADDITION DESIGNATED "GINOCCHIO ADDITION" TO THE CITY OF LODI AND CLASSIFYING THE SAME TO BE IN TRE R-2 ONE .. ORD. NO. 737 FAMILY RESIDENCE ZONE," having been introduced -at ADOPTED the regular meeting of October 17, 1962, was brought up for passage on motion of Councilman Dow; Brown second. Second reading was omitted after reading by title, and the ordinance passed, adopted and ordered to print by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen - BROWN, CULBERTSON, DOW, - ULLMANN and KATZAKIA11 NOES: Councilmen - NONE ESTABLISHING ORDINANCE NO. 738, entitled "AN OR'GINANCE ESTAB- SETBACK LI14ES LISHING BUIbDING SETBACK LINES ON HUTCHINS STREET., ON HUTCHINS & FROM LOCKEPORD STREET TO KETTLEMAN LANE AND.ON WEST LANE WEST LANE FROM KETTLEMAN LANE TO THE SOUTH CITY. LIMITS," having been introduced at the regular ORD. NO. 739 meeting of October 17, 1962, was brought up for ADOPTED passage on motion of Councilman "r�wn, Dow second. - Second reading was omitted after reading by title, and the ordinance passed, adopted and ordered to print by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen - BROkit, CULBERTSON, DOW ULLMAPN?t and . KATZAKIAaY NOES: Councilmen - NONE M_ 361 Minutes of November 7, 1962, continued CAPITAL OUTLAY Members of the Council discussed the desirability PROGRAM of holding an informal meeting to review the Capital Outlay Program and a tentative date was set for November 28. There being no further business, the Council adjourned on motion of Councilman Culbertson, Brown second. ATTEST: BEATRICE GARIBALDI City Clerk - 5 -