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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 21, 1959367 CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LODI COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL JANUARY 21, 1959 This regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lodi held beginning at 8:00 o'clock a.m. of Wednesday, January 219 1959; Councilmen Culbertson, Mitchell, Robinson and Kat- zakian (Mayor) present; Councilman Brown absent. Also present: City Manager Glaves, Administrative Assistant Brown, City Attorney Mullen and Planning Director Rodgers. MINUTES Minutes of January 7, 1959 were approved as written and mailed on motion of Councilman Culbertson, Mitchell second. PUBLIC HEARINGS ALDRIDGE Mayor Katzakian called for public hearing on the REZONING rezoning from C-1 neighborhood commercial to C-2 REQUEST general commercial of the area bounded by Hutchins, CONTINUED California and Lockeford streets and the Woodbridge branch of the Southern Pacific Railroad. Mr. Chester Aldridge, the appellant, requested that the hearing be postponed since only four members of the Council were Dresent and in order to obtain the rezoning, a 4f5's affirmative vote of the Council would be required. Mr. Robert Mertz, representing Mr. Stathatos who owns an apartment house on 'lest Lockeford Street, stated he would like to reserve his arguments if the hearing was to be continued. Councilman Mitchell moved, Cul- bertson second, that the hearing be continued to the next meeting. Motion carried. PLANNING COMMISSION MILK DRIVE- The Planning Commission submitted a resolution, INS ON USE which had been adopted by unanimous vote of the LIST Commission, amending the list of authorized uses in the C-1 neighborhood commercial zone subject RES. NO. 2192 to securing a use permit by including milk drive - ADOPTED in stations, and providing that the volume of milk Drocessed for sale off the premises does not exceed that processed for sale on the premises. On motion of Councilman Robinson, Culbertson second, the Council adopted Resolution No. 2192 amending the use list to include milk drive-ins, subject to securing a use permit providing that the wholesale business does not exceed the retail business. COMMUNICITZONS COE Petition from George and Bernice Coe for annexa - ANNEXATION tion of 0.16 acre on the north side of Turner Road PETITION in accordance with the provisions of the "Annexa- tion of Uninhabited Territory Act of 1939". On RES. NO. 2193 motion of Councilman Mitchell, Culbertson second, ADOPTED the Council adopted Resolution No. 2193 stating its intention of annexing the Coe property and setting public hearing for March 4, 1959. ABC The following notice of Application for Transfer LICENSES of Alcoholic Beverage Licenses: 1. Off -Sale Beer & `dine, John C. & Celeste L. Koch, Elm & Central Market, 400 East Elm Street. MTA=- �PIALSJ Minutes of January 21, 1959 continued STATE HIGHWA': City Manager Glaves presented Amendment No. 2 MAINTENANCE to the Maintenance Agreement with the State AGREEMENT Division of Highways for maintenance of State highways within the City limits. The amendment RES. NO. 2195 is for the purpose of including portions of ADOPTED State routes that have come into the City because of annexations, in the Maintenance Agreement. On motion of Councilman Mitchell, Robinson second, the Council adopted Resolu- tion No. 2195 approving the amendment and authorizing the Mayor to sign. TREES ON Che City Manager stated that he had been CHEROKEE LANE approached by the Lodi Business and Profes- sional Association regarding removal of cer- tain trees along Cherokee Lane and had re- ceived a petition from fourteen of the prop- erty owners desiring removal of trees in front of their property. He stated that the decision rested with the State Division of Highways but that the Association wished to have the support of the City. An investi- gation of the trees had been made by Loren Cromwell of the Engineering Department. Copies of his report had been furnished mem- bers of the Council. The report listed the trees in question, their condition, damage to sidewalk and curb and corrective measures usually employed by the City. Mayor Kat- zakian stated that after reading the report he felt that only hazardous trees should be removed and that others could be trimmed so that the view would not be obstructed. Coun- cilman Robinson stated that the trees were an asset to the community and he recommended that in addition to trimming, root surgery be done on trees that required it. Council- man Mitchell stated that there were a lot of trees on the highway and that the trees the businessmen wanted taken out were doing no- body any good. Mr. Harry Mahaffey, represent- ing the Association, stated that the Safety 2. Off -Sale General, Thelma A. Weigand, The Bottle Shop, 35 North Sacramento Street. 3. On -Sale Beer k Wine, Albert T. Bischof & Howard Rott, 27 Club, 27 North Sacra- mento Street. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER CLAIMS Claims amounting to $139,882.58 were approved on motion of Councilman Mitchell, Culbertson second. LOADING The Engineering Department recommended that a ZONE loading zone on the north side of Pine Street ELIMINATED west of Sacramento -Street be eliminated since there is little or no loading done in this RES. NO. 2194 zone which had formerly been used by the French ADOPTED Cleaners and the Singer Sewing Machine Company. On motion of Councilman Robinson, Culbertson second, the Council adopted Resolution No. 2194 eliminating the loading zone and provid- ing that a parking stall with meter be in- stalled therein. STATE HIGHWA': City Manager Glaves presented Amendment No. 2 MAINTENANCE to the Maintenance Agreement with the State AGREEMENT Division of Highways for maintenance of State highways within the City limits. The amendment RES. NO. 2195 is for the purpose of including portions of ADOPTED State routes that have come into the City because of annexations, in the Maintenance Agreement. On motion of Councilman Mitchell, Robinson second, the Council adopted Resolu- tion No. 2195 approving the amendment and authorizing the Mayor to sign. TREES ON Che City Manager stated that he had been CHEROKEE LANE approached by the Lodi Business and Profes- sional Association regarding removal of cer- tain trees along Cherokee Lane and had re- ceived a petition from fourteen of the prop- erty owners desiring removal of trees in front of their property. He stated that the decision rested with the State Division of Highways but that the Association wished to have the support of the City. An investi- gation of the trees had been made by Loren Cromwell of the Engineering Department. Copies of his report had been furnished mem- bers of the Council. The report listed the trees in question, their condition, damage to sidewalk and curb and corrective measures usually employed by the City. Mayor Kat- zakian stated that after reading the report he felt that only hazardous trees should be removed and that others could be trimmed so that the view would not be obstructed. Coun- cilman Robinson stated that the trees were an asset to the community and he recommended that in addition to trimming, root surgery be done on trees that required it. Council- man Mitchell stated that there were a lot of trees on the highway and that the trees the businessmen wanted taken out were doing no- body any good. Mr. Harry Mahaffey, represent- ing the Association, stated that the Safety Council had recommended the removal of the trees because they were a traffic hazard; that in certain places, notably at Lincoln School, the trees had raised the sidewalk to such an extent as to be dangerous for pedestrians and the School Board wanted the trees removed; that the trees obstructed the view of the business establishments to motorists; and that the property owners would like to install sidewalks which would require removal of the trees but would result in a more attractive business district. He asked the Council to endorse their request. Mrs. Orrin Kettleman, whose residence is located on Cherokee Lane, stated that she had a pine tree on her property which did not obstruct the view and she did not want it removed. She said that she also represented the Lodi Garden Club which was against removal of the trees. Councilman Culbertson moved that the City Council endorse the request of the Lodi Business and Pro- fessional Association to the State Division of Highways for removal of trees along Cherokee Lane. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mitchell and defeated by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen - Culbertson and Mitchell NOES: Councilmen - Robinson and Katzakian ABSENT. Councilmen - Brown CIVIL DEFENSE The next item on the agenda was the Civil Defense W. TP.AMPLEASURE and Disaster Operational Plan which had been pre- sented for Council approval. Mr. William Tram - pleasure requested to be heard at this time, stat- ing that he had prepared for the Council's consid- eration a resolution to be sent to local repre- sentatives in Congress petitioning the Congress to be alert to all aspects of peacemaking and voicing appreciation for its efforts toward world welfare. Mr. Trampleasure was thanked for his interest and the resolution was referred to the City ?tanager. DEFENSE AND The City Manager stated that the Civil Defense and DISASTER Disaster Operational Plan submitted for approval OPERATION complied with the recuirements of the State Civil PLAN APPROVED Defense Department and that such a plan had to be adopted by the City and accepted by the State be - RES. NO. 2196 fore the City could participate in the surplus ADOPTED property program. He said the County and State Civil Defense offices had tentatively approved the plan. On motion of Councilman Robinson, Mitchell second, the Council adopted Resolution No. 2196 adopting the Civil Defense and Disaster Operational Plan and providing that additions and changes of personnel and eouipment listed in the Service Annexes could be made by motion of the Council. SURPLUS The Council then adopted Resolution Ido. 2197 PROPERTY authorizing Fred C. Wilson, Finance Director, as RES. NO. 2197 representative of the City to sign for and accent ADOPTED surplus Federal property, on motion of Councilman Culbertson, Robinson second. SURPLUS City Manager Glaves stated it would be necessary P=OPERTY for the City to enter into an agreement with the AGREEMENT State Disaster Office to pay ten percent of the RES. NO. 2198 service and handling charges on any items purchased ADC-rT=i as surplus property. On motion. of Councilman ?Mitchell, Culbertson second, the Council adopted Resolution No. 2198 authorizing the City tanager to execute such an agreement. 370 Minutes of January 21, 1959 continued SURPLUS The City `tanager then stated that if the City PROPERTY wished to purchase a surplus item which cost OVER $2,500 $2,500 or more, it would be necessary to adopt a resolution authorizing such purchases. RES. NO. 2199 The Council adopted Resolution. No. 2199 on ADOPTED motion of Councilman Culbertson, Mitchell second, authorizing Fred C. :Wilson, Finance Director, to sign for surplus property having an acquisition cost of $2,500 or more. RED CROSS The City Manager reported that the City had been requested to enter into an agreement with the San Joaquin Chapter o_" the American Red Cross outlining the functions of the Red Cross in cases of disaster. On motion of Councilman Mitchell, Culbertson second, the City .Manager was authorized to execute such an agreement with the Red Cross. S. STOCKTON ST. The City Manager stated that the Director of SANITARY SEWER Public Works was requesting approval to con- struct an 18" sanitary sewer line on South Stockton Street between Poplar and Kettleman Lane which would complete construction of a relief sewer for the east side of town as far as the corner of Hutchins Street and Kettle - man Lane. Construction of this section of the line would eliminate backing up of sewage in this area which causes septic con- dition and would help to alleviate the odor problem at the disposal plant. The Engineer- ing Department estimated the cost of the re- quested construction to be $4700 and the City Manager recommended that the line be installed. On motion of Councilman Robinson, Culbertson second, the Council approved installation of an 18" sanitary sewer line on South Stockton Street between Poplar and Kettleman Lane and authorized the cost thereof to be taken from the Contingent Fund. R1W DEEDS ON Mr. Glaves presented three deeds from property S. WASHINGTON owners on Washington Street between Acacia STREET and Poplar streets for right of way to permit widening of the street, which project is being scheduled for the next fiscal year. The prop- erty owners, namely, Mr. & Mrs. Cregan, Mrs. Jennie Curtis, and Lizzie and Lena Scheide- man, are willing to dedicate this property providing the City pays for installation of curb, gutter, sidewalk and paving. On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Robinson second, the Council accepted the deeds subject to installa- tion of said improvements by the City. QUITCLAIM The City Manager stated that a resolution was DELD TO reouired authorizing execution of a quitclaim N.LANGFORD deed to Nellie Lee Langford for a portion of the property on the northeast corner of Lodi RES. NO. 2200 Avenue and Sacramento Street which the City ADOPTED had received from the Central California Traction Company and which had been promised to Mrs. Langford in exchange for right of way on Lodi Avenue. On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Mitchell second, the Council adopted Resolution No. 2200 authorizing execution of the quitclaim deed. --, 1 »y cons=rued 371 POPE EASEMENT The City Manager reported that Pone brothers were FOR ;DATER LINE willing to grant an easement to the City for installation of a water line over their property providing the City approved certain conditions which they had outlined in a letter to the Coun- cil; however, there was some question as to the wording of the letter in stipulating the amount of water to be delivered to the Pones for irrigation. The easement is required for pipeline from Well No. 11. The City Manager suggested that the matter be deferred to the next Council meeting. On motion of Councilman Robinson, Culbertson second, the matter was deferred to Feb. 4, 1959. There being no further business, the Council adjourned. ATTEST: — HEATRIC-E_.9. R BeiLDI" City Clerk