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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 7, 1958286 CITY COUNCIL, CIT' OF LODI COUbtCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL MAY 7, 1959 This regular -~eeting of the City Council of the City of Lodi held beginning at 8:00 o'clock p.m, of `Nednesday, May 7, 195°; Councilmen =rown, Culbertson, '`itc:^.ell, Robinson and Katzakian (Payor) present; none absent. City ''tanager Glaves and City Attorney atullen present . On the motion of Councilman Mitchell, Brown second, the minutes of April 15 and April 16, 195A, were approved as written and nailed. PUBLIC HEARIJGS REZONING Mayor Katzakian called for public hearing on 505 W. !.ETTLEMAN the rezoning of 505 West Kettlenan Lane from R-3 Residential to C-2 Commercial. Mr. Robert ORD. NO. 615 '.dertz, representing Mr. Norris Reiswie, owner Ii!TRODTJCED of the property, spoke in favor of the rezoning and stated that $450 had been deposited with the City as requested to cover the cost of erect- ing a fence along the north and west boundaries of the lot. There were no protests, either written or oral, On -notion of Councilman Brown, Mitchell second, the Council introduced Ordinance No. 615, rezoning the '_ot at 505 West Kettlenan Lane to C-2 Commercial, by reading of title only and waiving reading of the ordinance in full. ANNEX 75TH ADD',;. The :dayor then called for public hearing on the intention to annex the 75th Addition, L_;_nds ORD. NO. 616 South of East Pine Street, with ','-Industrial IPiT_TRJD7C-D zoning, There being no protests, either written or oral, and the Planning Co=.4-scion having reco-Liended such zonin , Ordinance "To. 61� w --,s introduced on motion o_' Counci-1-an Robinson, ^own second, after reading by title and waiving the reading of the ordinance in full. PLA:._?I`i 7!Yi rL MAP The final -nap of Bel Air Estates No, 3 was EEL .IR NO. 3 submitted for approval. On motion of Council- man Mitchell, Brown second, the Council approved the map and authorized the Mayor to sirn. The acceptance of t',_e streets offered for dedication is subject to 1 -prove -tent of the streets to City standards before they will :.e 7aintained by the City. CoPj,­T ZICATLJaS STAT.- ::iGH`:iA'i 12 Letters from the City of Rio Vista and the Otate Division of Highways thanking the City for its interest in the construction of State Highway 12 from the Rio Vista bridge to the "okelu.,ne River. DIVIDE•iD FRO:! Letter fro -7 the State Compensation Insurance STATE COM?. INS. Fund presenting a dividend check to the City for 1 a9 ',' ,_.,.3 and complimenting City personnel for clertail-.ent of accidents which resulted in the savin-s. Ma;; -r Katzakian cot; -ended the e^+ployees for t-eir safety record. Minutes o:. 'Aa-- ?, 1 continued 28 ABC LICENSE Notice of Application for Transfer of Alcoholic Beverage Licens-e, On Sale General, from Myrel C. and Wayne L. Moss, Lodi Bowl, 106 'nest Walnut Street. T=TIO'i OR A petition from Neola and Dave i -n. Becker A:+:�EX_-�TIQN requesting annexation of aporoxinately three BECnER AD__. acres west of Loma Drive and north of the Faith Tabernacle Addition, T'r.e petition further RES. N0. 2120 requests that the property be zoned R -EI ADOPTED Residential coincident with annexation and states that the boundaries of the area were ap.roved as to definiteness and cert>;inty by the County Boundary Commission on kpril 21, 1958. On :notion of Councilman 5rown, Mitchell second, the Council adopted Resolution No. 2120 "Resol•.:tion of the Citv Council of the City of Lodi Giving Notice of the Proposed Annexation of the Hereinafter Described Territory Designated as rBec'ter Addition' to the City of Lodi and Classifying. Said Territory in the R-4 Residential District{', and set- ting public hearing for June 19, 195P. REPORTS OF THE CITY" ' A::nGER EL'` ST. OPENIP;G City Manager Glaves reported that the City 3'Di .Y & had been attempting to negotiate with Hugh PACIFIC Dow, owner of bowls' Nursery at L15 North Ham Lane, for right of way which is desired for DOW PRO?ERTY opening of Elm Street between Ham Lane and Paci- TO Br CO_dDE"IT-RD f is Avenue. The City's offer of 42700 for the half acre needed was rejected by `'Ir. Dow and since the r1wht of way obtained from :tone Bros, is contingent upon acquiring the Dow property by Tune 1, 19'R, conde-nation of the property appears advisable, Councilman Mitc:Iell moved, Brown second, that the Council proceed with condemnation of the Dow property required for opening of Elm Street between Pacific Avenue ana Siam Lane. Councilman Robinson objected to paying for the property and stated that Stone Bros, hau promised to obtain the right of way; there ore it was not the responsibility of the City. He stated that buying the property would set a precadent. Councilman Mitchell said the matter "lar been before the Council for the past four years and would not set a precedent, `rayor Katzakian and Councilman Culbertson, both stated that since Elm Street was a major street, the area should be opened. The motion passed b% the following vote: AYES: Councilmen - Brown, Culbertson, Mitchell and Katzakian NuF,S: Councilmen - Robinson A-�SFNT: Councilmen - None RES. No. 21-9 Resolution No. 2119, Authorizing and Directing DOPTED Conde7nation of Real Prooerty 'or Public atreet Purposes, was read to the Council 'ry the City Attorney. On motion o'' Councilman Robinson, Culbertson second, resolution No. 2119, was adopted by unanimous ,ote. 900 T'Tin:ltes Of :•ra-_ y nt e y 7, 1 5� COIR=__1 LAii, Pr R:, The City Yana;:er stated that five bids had been CONCESSIO" received for tae Lake Park Concession. Peosi- AriARD Cola Bottling Company of Stockton and Charles RES. NO. 2122 R. Sendero were hiz,rh bidders, both :-avin7 bid RFS. NO. 2121 25% of q.ross recei_::ts to the City. However, ADO?'.?7-D the Recreation and Parss CorLmission recommended that the award be Made to Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company since the Company had also a= -reed to develop the patio area around the main concession stand and to install temporary stands on week- ends. On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Brown second, the Council adopted Resolution No. 2121 awarding the contract for the Lodi Lake Park concession to Pepsi-Cola ?ottling Company of Stockton. PARKING DIS^YI7T Bids for the removal of the "Martz" Aoart-n.ent NO, 1 - REMOran'.:., hous:� and two garages from lots in Parking OF BUILDINGS District No. 1 had been received by the Lngineer- ing Department. The best bid on the apartment RES. NO. 2122 house was from Ben Schaffer for 627.5, The Citi: ADJPTED Manager recommended the bid be accepted if the City were able to do so. There was some cuestion because of the fact that Mr. Schaffer was a partner of Mayor Katzakian in the real estate business, The Mayor stated that he had no previous knowledge of the bid and has no interest in such a venture. The City Attorney ruled that if the Mayor had no interest in the matter, the City could accent the b_d; however, the Mayor s__^.ould abstain from voting on it, The Manager reported that the best bid for the frame garage was from Clifford Davis for 02p and for the metal aaraae from Fred Shaw for ,K101; he reco-rnende-d that these bids be accepted. On motion of Councilman Robinson, Culbertson second, the Council adopted Resolution No. 2122, awarding the apartw.ent house to Ben Schaffer, the frar:e garage to Clifford Davis and the metal gar-ge to Fred Shaw, by t' -.e following vote: AYES: Councilmen - Brown, Culbertson, Mitchell anc jobinson NOES: Councilmen - None RBST IN: Co� nciln-.en - Katzakian ASFFll:Councilmen - None SPE ::I + S T, e specifications for the notice o 'oidders on the "Hines" aoartmer_t house was accented and advertising. for bids authorized on -notion of Councilman Mitc-ell, Brown second. DESIGT.i OF The City ;-tanager presented sketches of the PARKI:.G LJTS designs for theparkin= lots in Parking Listrict No, 1, renortin on the cots of •:.00d or .!cn- crete bu::.pers and also the maintenance required if landscanin? were'dbne. After some discussion regarding landscaping the lots, the Council voted to dispense with landscaping, but to provide for oermanent concrete bumpers on motion of Councilman nobinson, „itc^ell second, Minutes X89 inutes of ?ay 1 , _y o co*,tin'._ed Phi:--:-0-`--TERE The City Manager recon-rended that the Council Pi.'RCi:ASED co_nside ° double uarkir.e meters for u -e in the parking lots in Parking District No. 1. He RES. HJ. 2123 also advocated that the City buy either the ADOPTED Park-C-='eter automatic or the Duncan-Viller AD3?T`D manual meters, explaining the advantages of doth meters. The Park -C -"eters ('•:odel H) would cost 416,300 and the Duncan-"Ll'_er -..eters would cost X15,925. The City is using Park -O -Meters at the nreser_t time. Council- -an Culbertson, stating that it would be a convenience to local oarkers to ha -.e the same type of meters installed and this outweighed the difference in cost, moved the adoption of Resolution No. 2123 awarding the contract for parking meters to the Magee -.'ale Parr: -0 - Meter. Company. The motion was seconded by Councilman Robinson, and carried unanimously. CLAIMS Claims in the amount of 4163,822.60 were ap-roved on *.notion of Councilman Robinson, Brown second, A report on an unsafe dwelling at 716 Wiest Lodi Avenue was deferred to the meeting of May 21, 1958 for action. DRIVE':•;:,` s The City Engineer's survey of driveways and REPLACED BV loading zones in the cusiness district which ? RKING STAI-LS appear to be unnecessary was reviewed by the City Manager.. On motion of Councilrian Robinson, Brown second, the Council ordered elimination of driveways to be replaced by on -street park- ing stalls in the following areas: 1. At Viola's Beauty shop, 12 North Church street. P. In front of Hust & Sons, 216 N. School Street. 3. Reduction of a 45' driveway to 1�' on Church Street adjacent to Mitchell & Koenig, 4. At Loewen's Used Car Lot, School and Walnut ats. 5. 37' driveway on 'Walr_ut Street adjacent to the Marvel Store parking lot. 6. On Sacramento Street adjacent to nrch .[otors. STOPS SIC ;S Councilman Mitchell stated that he had promised AT P.n & to brin the matter of stop signs at Ham Lane and Lockeford Street before .he Council. He considers the present situation dangerous and RES. NO.2124 wants stop signs erected on Ham Lane at Locke- AD3?T`D ford Street. At present there are stop signs on Lockeford Street at Ham Lane. The `"ayor said the matter should be referred to the Planning Cov- ission and the City Engineer for recommendation. Councilman Robinson felt the Council should be able to decide the matter without re-erral, and ^cved the adoption of Resolution No. 2124, reinstalling the stop signs on Ham Lane at Lockeford Street, The motion was seconded by Councilman Mitchell. Councilman Culbertson stated that Ham Lane was a najor street and he would prefer flash- ing stop signs on Lockeford Street at this intersection. The City Manager read the accident. -report from the Chief of Police stating that accidents occurred to cars X90 %rirutes of :'"ay 7, 1958 continued Pu?'P __ S^' E.i Easement a?reement from the Southern Pacific r^RO" CO. Company for a pu^ip pit which the City wishes RE:;. .'•J. 2125 to construct at the southeast corner of AD: PT=D Sacramento and Lockeford Streets, On motion of Councilman. Mitchell, Brown second, the Council adopted Resolution No. 2125 authoriz- ing the :Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document, PLDESTRIAN Easement agreement fron the Southern Pacific CROSSING EASE- Company for a public pedestrian crossing `BENT FROM SP CO, over their dood•cr`dge Branch right of way RE i,2126 adjacent to George Washington Sc^ool, On ADOPTED motion of Councilman Culbertson, Brown second, the Council adopted Resolution No, 2126 autlorizinr the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document, C.R. _-1N The City Manager stated that Mr, C. A Van B=K'RK :•i:ATES Buskirk had been approached regarding the City's PARK z,.L . TO CITY travelling r_ort^ or. Ham or west or. Loc=:_eford, The City t,!ar_ager felt the report indicated that the tree on Ham at the southeast corner of the intersection could be tce cause. He also stated that Ham Lane was being ^raintained as a major street and that its use should not be discouraged, Councilman Brown stated that the traffic proble- was acute around 8 and 9 a.m. and ' p.-. and that four way -stops were required. The resolution was then adopted by the following vote, PC=S: Councilmen - Brown, Mitchell and Robinson NOES: Councilmen - Culbertson and Katzakian A?SEiiT: Council -en - None The City Manager presented a report from Lobaugh a: Elson, the Cityts Broker of Record, regard- ing insurance not presently carried by the Cit;;. He then presented their suggested policy for the service, handling an -4 writin7 of the City's insurance. On motion of Councilman Brown, Mitchel_ second, the Council accepted the ser- vice policy suggested by the ->roker of Record and instructed the Broker of Record to obtain_ insurance on contractors equipment as outlined in their report. ORDIN-NCE REZO':I_i- ORDIIiANCE N0, 614, entitled "A'7NDING THE S. ST"C.'.TO_: ST, OFFICIAL DISTRICT MIP OF THE CITY OF LODI AND THEREBY REZONING ?ROPE" -?.TY ON THE :SES" SIDE ORD. No. 614 OF SOUTH STOCKTON STRE=T TO BE IN THE NI I?iD"'ST- ADO?'=ED RIAL ZON—E", having been introduced at the reg- ular meeting of April 16, 195",was brought up for oassage on the motion of Councilman Culbertson, Robinson sec_:nd, Second reading was omitted after reading by title, and was then passed, adopted and ordered to print b;T the following vote: AYES: Councilmen - Brown, Culbertson, el4tchell, Robinson and K tzakian NOES: C Dunc i linen - None AESE_7: Councilmen - None 3:PPT�. =?:TARY REPORTS O Tom= CTT" _':i --GER Pu?'P __ S^' E.i Easement a?reement from the Southern Pacific r^RO" CO. Company for a pu^ip pit which the City wishes RE:;. .'•J. 2125 to construct at the southeast corner of AD: PT=D Sacramento and Lockeford Streets, On motion of Councilman. Mitchell, Brown second, the Council adopted Resolution No. 2125 authoriz- ing the :Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document, PLDESTRIAN Easement agreement fron the Southern Pacific CROSSING EASE- Company for a public pedestrian crossing `BENT FROM SP CO, over their dood•cr`dge Branch right of way RE i,2126 adjacent to George Washington Sc^ool, On ADOPTED motion of Councilman Culbertson, Brown second, the Council adopted Resolution No, 2126 autlorizinr the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document, C.R. _-1N The City Manager stated that Mr, C. A Van B=K'RK :•i:ATES Buskirk had been approached regarding the City's PARK z,.L . TO CITY Minutes o.' '°tay 7,1950 continued �9� desire for a _oar:: in the northwest area of_ „he City with a view toward purchasing Mr. Van 'Buskirk's property at the corner of Pleasant and Daisy ^venue$. However, he reported t.at Mr. Van Buskirk did not wish to sell the property, but wishes to give it to the City providing the City would -give priority to development o' the area and wo-ld construct a fence on the north side of the property. Also, the Junior Chamber of Com- merce, the Recreation Department and Mr. Van Buskirk: would lice the Little League Baseball equipment which the Junior Chamber is securing installed at this site rather than at the Emerson School grounds as previously requested. On motion of Council- man Mitchell, ',�ulbertson second, the Council accepted with thanks the gift of the park site from Mr. Van Buskirk. The City Manager noted that it had been contemplated to name a oar after 'Ar. Van Buskirk because of '-is many years on the Recreation Commission and his long-cor_tinued interest in the welfare of the City, and he suggested that the na-:e of Van Buskirk Park for this site would be especially apr,ropriate. All *-en- bers of the Council expressed their gratifica- tion of Mr. Van Buskirk -Is generosity, and on motion of Councilman Brown, Mlitchell second, the Council requested the City Manager to write a letter of appreciation to N!r, Van Duskirk and requesting their permission to name the park Van Buskirk Park. CITY "ANA GER Mayor latzakian recommended that the City SALARY I:vCREAS? .'Tanager's salary be incre:sed 8100 effective Yay 1, saying that it was more than six months since Mr. Glaves had beer, hired -And he had been promised his salary would be reviewed at the end of th:t period. On -:;tion of Councilman Culbertson, Brown second, the Council increased the City Manager's salary 9100 a month effective `day 1 The Council adjourned at 10:70 p.m. A_IEST: ErT$10E VIgn/0-- D City Clerk