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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - October 21, 19641?% CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LODI CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS OCTOBER 21, 1964 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lodi was held beginning at 8:00 p.m. of Wednesday, October 21, 196+, in the City Hall Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen - Culbertson, Dow, Kirsten, Walton and Brown (Mayor) Absent: Councilmen'- Bone Also present were City Manager Glaves, Administrative Assistant Peterson, Planning Director Schroeder and City Attorney Mullen. MINUIES Minutes of October 7, 1964 were approved as written and mailed on motion of Councilman Culbertson, Dow second. PUBLIC HEARINGS SIGN Mayor Brown called for consideration of the proposed ORDINANCE sign ordinance which had been continued from the meet- ing of October 7, 1964. Mr. Glaves outlined some of the provisions of the Redwood City sign ordinance which prohibited signs within 500 feet of a freeway, except signs which would not be visible from the free- way or signs not exceeding 30 square feet in area or on which the advertising is limited to the following: Advertisement of the ownership, sale or lease of the property; the name of the person or fizz occupying the building and type of business conducted; the name of the product manufactured on the premises; or adver- tising incidental to use of the premises such as services rendered or goods sold. It further provided that any nonconforming signs adjacent to any landscaped section of freeway be removed within one year after landscaping. There was no one in the audience who wished to be heard in regard to the sign ordinance. After some discussion, it was moved by Councilman Dow that the ordinance include the provision that no sign be erected within 500 feet of the freeway, except for certain conditions to be set forth. His motion was seconded by Councilman Walton and carried unanimously. The Council agreed that the exceptions set forth in the Redwood City ordinance appeared to be satisfactory. The Council then discussed the proposed regulation which would permit signs up to 50 feet in height in the General Commercial and Industrial zones, Councilman Kizsten being of the opinion that the 35 -foot limitation in the other -zones should also apply to the General Commercial and Industrial zones. No conclusions thereon were reached. Councilman Culbertson moved that the elimination of flashing, moving or animated signs be inserted in the ordinance. His motion was seconded by Councilman Kirsten and carried, with Councilman Walton voting no. Mr. Glaves mentioned regulation of -overhanging signs and said such signs should be subject to an encroachment permit so that in the event of street widening the City would not have to bear the expense of moving such signs. Councilman Culbertson said that if canopies are allowed, signs on the face of the canopies should be allowed also. He also suggested that projecting signs be allowed to project up to five feet but no closer than two feet to the curb. Further consideration of the ordinance will be given after the - 1 - 14 Minutes of October 21, 1964 continued ordinance is redrafted, incorporating the provisions requested. J. RP.NOS Mr. Joe Ramos, 474 Murray Street, wanted to know what RE GOLF BELLS the Council would do about protecting his neighborhood from golf balls from the Golf Driving Range. City Manager Glaves said he would talk to Mr. Otto Pirtle, operator, of the Range, to determine what steps could be taken to eliminate possible hazards. PLANNING CON-WISSION MIORTUARIES IN The Planning Commission recommended that Section 27-9 C-P..ZONE (a)3 of the City Code (zoning ordinance) be amended by adding a new sentence at the end thereof as follows: "Funeral homes and mortuaries are permitted subject to securing a use permit." --Such an amendment would permit funeral homes in C_P zones. On motion of Councilman Dow, Culbertson second, the City Council set the matter for public hearing on November 4, 1964, REZONE The Planning Commission also recommended that property NW COR. SYLVIA on the northwest corner of Fairmont Avenue and Sylvia & FAIRMONT TO Drive be rezoned from the R-1 One Family Residential C -P District to the Commercial -Professional Office District. On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Dow second, the City Council set the proposal for public hearing. on November 4, 1964. PC t1CTI0US The Planning Commission also. took .the following actions at its meeting of October 12. 1. Approved the tentative map of the Resubdivision of a portion of Glenhurst Place. 2. Recommended to the San Joaquin County PIPnning _. Commission that 16 of the 18 street name changes as submitted by the County be approved with the suggestions that (1) older, historical _ names be given priority when conflict exists and (2) when names must be changed the new name _ have as much identity as possible with the older street names. CO iMUNICATIONS D. BILIPPINI_ A letter Vas read from Del Filippini, 833 South Ham RE. HAM. LAI IE Lane,.requesting-that the improvement of Ham Lane which is presently under construction be extended 75 feet so As to provide paved access to his driveway. Payment _ to the City has been made by Mr. Filippini for the street work in front of his property. Councilman - Kirsten moved that the additional work be authorized extending the Ham Lane street improvement to include -- that portion.in front of the Filippini property. His c -•,r motion was seconded by Councilman Dow and carried unanimously. L. H. USIS04 A claim.was presented from LeRoy H. Meisch for property CLAIM FOR. damage and indemnification in the amount of $4,579.00 D,*Y-GES based on possible damages which may be sustained by Mr. Neisch through litigation arising from an automo- bile accident on July 7, 1964 at Crescent and Pine Streets. On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Kirsten second, the Council rejected the claim and referred it to the Cityls Agent of Record for action. 2 - 12S Minutes of October 21, 1964 continued BUILDI14G A letter was received from the International Conference OFFICIALS of Building Officials thanking the Council fax per - THANKS mitting Chief Building Inspector J. Paul McClure to attend the annual conference of that organization. REPORTS OF THE CITY PWIt.= CLAIMS Claims in the amount of $181,887.24 were approved on motion of Councilman Walton, Dow second. PUBLIC SAFETY- Mr. Waxion J. Varner submitted plans for phase #1 of HALL OF JUSTICE the Public Safety -Hall of Justice Building and received BUIWIKG favorable comments from the Council. Mr. Varner esti- mated that the building would cost approximately $800,000, but that the building plus.furnishings and landscaping would be around $900,000. Stating that he bad confidence in Mr. Varner's ability, Councilman Culbertson moved that Mr. Varner.proceed with prelimi- nary planning and design, being the second phase of the contract with Mr..Varner. His motion was seconded by Councilman Walton and carried unanimously. Council- man Culbertson said that when cost estimates are given, he would like the figure to include landscaping and furnishings. CITY CAB CO. A request has been received from the City Cab Company RATE for an increase in cab rates as follows: INCREASE Present Rates Proposed Rates $ .40 Flag $ .50 Flag .10 First 1/4 mile .10 Each 1/4 mile .10 Each add. 1/3 mile 5.00 per hour 3.00 per hour waiting time waiting time Mr. Warren Geldert, 333 West Lodi Avenue, on behalf of the cab company, explained some of the figures in support of the request. Councilman Kirsten stated that the return on investment and the salaries appeared to be reasonable and he favored granting the request. Determining that public interest, necessity and con- venience will be subserved by approving the request, the Council granted by unanimous vote the increase in rates asked for by the City Cab Company on motion of Councilman Walton, Dow second. SPECS - Specifications for a 13� ton, truck for the Utilities TRir-K Department were approved and advertising for bids authorized on motion of Councilman Dow, Walton second. SPECS - Specifications for a body and equipment for the above TRUCK BODY mentioned truck were approved and call for bids author- & EQUIP. ized by the City Council on motion of Councilman Dow, Walton second. TREATT OF Mr. Glaves explained that the 1963-64 budget had POWER POLES included $1,300 at the request of the Pacific Telephone Company for the treatment of power poles owned jointly with the Company. However, the treatment program did not get under way during 1963-64 and plans were so. indefinite at the time the present budget was being prepared that it was not put in'the budget. The Company is now requesting the City to participate in a slightly revised treatment program at a cost of $2,000 and Mr. Glaves recommended that funds therefor be author- ized from the Contingent Fund. Councilman Dow moved that $2,000 be appropriated from the Contingent Fund for the treatment of jointly -owned power poles in 3 - 12(l, Winutes of October 21, 1964 continued accordance -with the agreement presented by the Telephone Company and that the City Manager be authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. His motion was seconded by Councilman Walton and carried unanimously. DEED; FOR A deed was presented from Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lucas, NW CORNER 845 South Ham Lane, for a small portion of their prop - OF HAk UNS erty which is at the northwest corner of Ham Lane and AND VINE ST. Vine Street. The land is needed to provide a street radius at this corner. The deed is offered subject to the following conditions: (1) The City, at its own expense, will install curb, gutter, sidewalk and paving; (2) the fence at this corner will be relocated at City expense.; and (3) sprinkler relocations caused by the construction done by the City will be done at City expense. Councilman Culbertson moved that the deed be acc,16 epted in accordance with the terms above mentioned. The motion was seconded by Councilman ;Walton and carried.unanimously. AWARD - Bidsreceivedfor concrete pipe totaled as follows: CONCRETE PIPE Spiekerman Concrete Pipe Co. $9,531.00 RES. NO. 2769 Humbert Concrete Pipe Co." 9,207.00 ADOPTED Both bids'are plussales tax and subject to 5% cash discount, Mr. Glaves-recommended that award be made to the low bidder. Councilman Walton moved the adoption of Resolution No. 2769 awarding the contract for furnishing concrete pipe to the low bidder, Humbert Concrete Pipe Company, for a total of $9,207.00. The motion wis seconded by Councilman Dow and carried by unanimous vote. AWARD - The following bids were received for the asbestos WATER PIPE cement water pipe: RES. NO. 2770 Certain -teed Products Corp. $62,695.00 ADOPTED Johns -Manville Corporation. 62,550.00 Mr. Glaves recommended that axot*d be made to the low bidder. On motion of Councilman Dow, Walton second, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2770 awarding the contract for the furnishing of asbestos cement water pipe to Johns -Manville Corporation for a total of $62,550. ACCEPT Mr. Glaves reported that the following streets in STREETS IN Lakewood Subdivision Unit No. 1 are ready for acceptance LAMV400D SUED. by the City. Turner Road, Willow Glen Drive, Lakewood UNIT #1 Drive, Devine Drive, Birchwood Drive, Maplewood Drive•, and Edgewood Drive. On motion of Councilman Walton, RES. NO. 2771 Dow second, the City Council adopted Resolution ADOPTED No. 2771 accepting the above named streets in Lakewood Subdivision Unit No. I as public streets. 1963-64"AUDIT Stating that the auditors had found the City's financial records in order, Mr. Glaves presented each member of the Council with a copy of the 1963-64 audit prepared by McCandless and Soderbexy. On motion of Councilman Kirsten, Culbertson second, the audit was accepted. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, on motion of Councilman Culbertson, Dow second, the City Council -adjourned to 8 p.m. of October 28, 1964.c,' �IBALDI Attest: BEATRICE City Clerk