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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 1, 1961F „l CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LODI CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS NOVEMBER 1, 1961 This regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lodi held beginning at 8:00 p.m. of Wednesday, Ilovember 1, 1961. Councilmen Brown, Katzakian, Mitchell, Ullmann and Culbertson (Mayor) present; none absent. Also present; City Manager Glaves, Admin, Asst, Carlton, Planning Director Rodgers and City Attorney Mullen. MINIITES Minutes of October 18, 1961 were approved as written and mailed on motion of Councilman Brown, Ullmann second. PUBLIC HEARINGS STREET NAME Notice thereof having been published in accordance CHANGE TO with law, Mayor Culbertson called for hearing on CLUPP AVE the proposal to change the name of the street known variously as Reynolds Road, Pinkerton Avenue, RES. NO. 2488 Cluff Avenue and Laurel Avenue to "Cluff Avenue." ADOPTED There were no protests written or oral. The Planning.Commission had recommended that the street be named Cluff Avenue since this is appar- ently the oldest name for the street and since there are no residents or owners by this name located on the street. Residents who had appeared at the Planning Commission meeting were satis- fied with the name "Cluff Avenue." On motion of Councilman Brown, Katzakian second, the City Coun- cil adopted Resolution No. 2488 approving the recommendation of the Planning Commission and changing the name of the street within the City Limits known as Reynolds Road, Pinkerton Avenue, Cluff Avenue and Laurel Avenue to "Cluff Avenue." LAUREL AVE Notice thereof having been published in accordance S. Or TURNER with law, the Mayor called for hearing on the NAME CHANGE proposal to change the name of that portion of Laurel Avenue between Turner Road and Lake Home Drive to "Mason Street." The Planning Commission had recommended the change since this section of street forms a direct connection to that portion of Mason Street in Lake Home Subdivision No. 4 and the offset in Laurel Avenue north of Turner Road is deemed adequate to identify this section as a different street. Mrs. James Haley, 906 Laurel Avenue, stated that her home was the only one that faced on this section of street, that she preferred the name of"Laurel Avenue" and that changing the name would be a great inconvenience since it would require changing the address on legal documents, etc. Councilman Katzakian stated that the inconvenience of changing the address would be for a short period and that changing the name would be less confusing than the present situation. Mrs. Haley said that there was a 906 Mason Street at the present time so there would be confusion in numbering her house. Councilman Katzakian moved that the hearing be deferred pend- ing a report from the Building Department on the street numbering in this area. Motion seconded by Councilman Mitchell and carried. 181 Minutes of November 1, 1961 continued EDGEWOOD DR. Mayor Culbertson next called for public hearing & MIDVALE RD. on the proposal to change the name of those por- NAME CHANGE tions of Edgewood Drive and Midvale Road which form a northerly extension of California Street to "California Street." Notice of the hearing was published according to law. The Planning Com- mission recommended the change since it believes that the present designation of the street can lead to confusion, particularly since California Street is a major street. Mr. Howard Mason, 1562 Edgewood Drive, subdivider of Willow Glen in which the street -is located, opposed the change, stating that Turner Road being a main thoroughfare, made a natural division between the streets in Willow Glen and those south of Turner Road, that Edgewood Drive was a main street in Willow Glen and possibly would continue out to Lodi Lake Park as adjoining properties were developed, and that the name "California Street" was not in keeping with the other street names in the subdivision. The following persons spoke against any change: Mr. John Doherty, 1100 Midvale Road; Mr. Robert Phelps, 1106 Midvale Road; and Mr. Delmer Knoll, 1116 Midvale Road. They were of the opinion that it would be more confusing than at present, that Turner Road was a logical demarcation between California Street and Edgewood Drive, and that the names characteristic of,tlillow Glenn should be retained. Councilman Katzakian felt that it would be better to name the street in question Midvale Road since it was in line with the present Midvale Road. Mr. Mason countered that Edgewood Drive was the main street in the subdivision and therefore should be identified at Turner Road and, further, that the contour of the street followed Edgewood Drive. After further discus- sion, the City Council rejected the proposal of the Planning Commission on motion of Councilman Mitchell, Ullmann second, and left the names of the streets as they are at present by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen - Drown, Mitchell, Ullmann and Culbertson Noes; Councilmen - Katzakian SPORTS CAR Iir. Robert Perrin, representing the,Lodi Sports CLUB SAFETY Car Club, requeeted.that the Club be given per - CHECK mission to conduct a safety check of cars on a portion of one of the City's parking lots on either the second or third Saturday in Povember. He said they would prefer the Church -Pine lot, but any lot would be satisfactory. The Club would conduct a free check of brakes mufflers, tires, etc.,.for the public. He stated that the Club was incorporated and carried liability insurance. City Attorney Mullen suggested that the portion of the Elm Street lot for which the City receives a monthly rate be used since this area is not used to any extent on Saturdays and the City would not be losing any revenue in violation of the Parking District covenants. Mr. Max Elson, the City's Agent of Record, stated the Club could be permitted to use the lot as far as insurance was concerned. Councilman Brown moved that the Lodi Sports Car Club be permitted to use the north portion of the Elm Street Parking Lot to conduct an automobile safety check on either the second or third Saturday in November. Motion was seconded by Councilman Katzakian and carried. Minutes of November i, 1961 continued PLANNING COMMISSIOU RECOMMENDATION City Manager Glaves read the recommendation of - REZOI•IE 600 BLK the Planning Commission that approval be given to S FAIRMONT TO the request of Mr. Glen F. Bearrup for a change C -P of zoning from the R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residential zone to the C -P Commercial -Professional Office zone for property, located along the east side of Fairmont Avenue in the 600 block and immediately north of Tokay Street. The matter was set for public hearing on Z'ovember 15, 1961 on motion of Councilman Katzakian, Drown second. RBC0DDIENDATI02: The City .tanager presented the recommendation of F.:,,ZOLIE 1w CO3 the Planning Commission that approval be giver_ to :'AIRNOPIT AUD the request of Mr. G.J. Dellinger for a change CARDINAL TO of zoning from the R-2 One Family Residential R-3 zone to the P.-3 Limited Multiple Family Resi- dential zone for the property located at the northwest corner of Fairmont Avenue and Cardinal Street. On motion of Councilman Brown, Katzakian second, the proposed rezoning was set for public hearing at the meeting of November 15, 1961. P.C. ACTIOYT.S The City Manager then read the following report of actions of the Manning Commission: 1. Approved the request of Dr. J.G. Cross for a use permit to establish an off street parking area at 1010 Windsor Drive and 1011 York Street in the R-3 limited multiple I amily residential zone. 2. Approved a zoning adjustment to change the zoning in the west half of the Son -Ray Park Subdivision from the R-1 zone to the R-2 zone. CO.MMUNICATI0113 CC RE INDUSTRY Letter from the Lodi District Chamber of Commerce enclosing a Statement of Policy regarding industry which was prepared by the Chamber's Industrial Development Committee and which was adopted by the Chamber. The Chamber requested that the City Council adopt a similar policy. On motion of Councilman i,Iitchell, Brown second, the City Coun- cil adopted the Statement of Policy and ordered it to be spread in the minutes as follows: A STATEMENT OF POLICY The City of Lodi, which is dedicated to foster- ing the progress and economic stability of this community, realizes that one of the most important factors in such development is the expansion of present industry and the acquisition of new industry. We recognize that our community must be geared to expansion, for expansion requires new build- ing, new people and new payrolls. New and expanding industry' is the only way to provide this development ---- we must have it to create new payrolls co thatwe can provide employ- ment for the younger genera -tion, and for the new people who want to settle in this community. `:e must have it to provide a broader property tax base, to help carry the increasing costs of schools, -3- 183 Ninutes of November 1, 1961 continued welfare and local government. We must have it to provide new building, industrial, residential and commercial, and to sustain a growth in local retail sales. The City of Lodi does therefore extend an in- vitation to new industry to locate in this area, - and we offer to them our wholehearted cooperation in this regard. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER CLAIMS Claims in the amount of 5176,619.11 were approved on motion of Councilman Katzakian, Mitchell second. AMEND CODE City Manager Glaves reported that it was necessary RE SALES TAX to amend the City's ordinance code in order to comply with 1961 State legislation which had made ORD. N0. 709 some changes in the 3radley-Burns Law to increase IiTTRODUCED the effectiveness of sales and use tax adminis- tration and to clarify some areas where the original statute might be susceptible of more than one interpretation. The amending ordinance has been prepared by the State Board of Equalization. On motion of Councilman Katzakian,'Brown second, the City Council introduced Ordinance Ito. 709 amending certain sections of the City Code re- lating to the,Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax, to be effective January 1, 1962, by reading of title only and waiving reading of the ordinance in full. MASTER PLAN- Members of the City Council then proceeded with PARES PROGRAM study of the parks program section of the revised Master Plan as proposed by the Planning Commis- sion. Planning Director dodgers reviewed the re- vised plan comparing it with the 1955 Master Plan, showing that the planning area was being enlarged, pointing out present and proposed park areas, and giving the standards used for determining sites for passive parks as being (1) service to an area within a radius of one-half mile, and (2) one acre per 1,000 persons served. Having a five -acre passive park adjacent to a school was considered the most economical since both areas could be used jointly; however, in Lodi this was not feasible in some instances so other loca- tions for such parks were suggested. Four sites were pointed out for discussion: (1) A five - acre site on Mills Avenue in the vicinity of the Erma B. Reese School; (2) A five -acre site adjacent to a school site north of Turner Road; (3) A nine - acre site which is a part of the City's disposal plant property; and (4) A five -acre site adjacent to a school site east of the Freeway. It was mentioned that the School Boards had made use of the Master Plan in determining locations for schools. There was considerable discussion re- garding size, location, and use of parks. Ed DeBenedetti, Superintendent of Parks and Recrea- tion, explained differences between regional parks and passive parks. The Council agreed that the park site at the school location north of Turner Road could be eliminated since it was close to Lodi Lake Park and also that a park site adjacent to a proposed school site south of Hutchins - Sunset Park could be eliminated as being close to the nine acres of the Disposal Plant property. 184 :Hautes of November 1, 'lyol ^.ontinued However, mcobers of the Council felt that the pro_gosed 5-e.cre par?: site on I:ills Avenue near the Erma 3eese School and the proposed 5 -acre park site adjacent to the school site east of the Freeway should be purchased within a ten-year period, and on motion of Councilman Brown, Kat- zakian second, approved acquisition of these two parks sites as part of the City's Capital Outlay - program. Councilman Kataakian moved that as a matter of policy the Elementary School Boards in the planning area of.the Master Plan be requested to notify the City Council when purchase of a school site was being considered, so as to enable the Council to consider purchase of adjoining property for park area. The motion was seconded by Councilman Kitchell and carried. Administrative Assistant Frank Carlton was com- mended for the excellent informational brochure or. the City which he had prepared in connection with a study session held with a group of teachers on local government. The Council adjourned on motion of Councilman Brown, "atzakian second. ATTEST. DEATRICE GARIBALDI City Clerk