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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - October 15, 1958`339 CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LODI COUNCIL CHAMBER, CIT`! HALL OCTOBER 15, 1958 This regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lodi held beginning at 8:00 o'clock D.m. of Wednesday, October 15, 1958; Councilman Brown, Culbertson, 'Mitchell, Robinson and Kat- zakian (Mayor) present; none absent. Also present: City Manager Glaves, Administrative :assistant Brown, City Attorney Mullen and Planning Director Rodgers. MINUTES Minutes of October 1 and October 90 1958 were approved as written and mailed on motion of Councilman Robinson, Culbertson second. PLANNING COMMISSIO:i ?EZO:+I`iG 0:+ The Planning Commission recommended a zoning CARDINAL ST. change from R-1 residential to R-2 residential for the westerly two lots on the north side of Cardinal Street between Crescent and Fairmont :venues. On motion of Councilman Brown, :,'.itchell second, public hearing on the rezon- ing was set for November 5, 1958. FINAL MAP The final map of Capell Manor was submitted CAPiLL MANOR for approval. This map was in compliance with the tentative map which had been approved by the Planning Commission and included St. Claire Drive through to Hutchins Street. On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Mitchell second, the Council approved the map subject to re- drafting the certificate of acceptance to include rejecting the dedication of all streets until said streets are improved as required and also subect to obtaining the one -foot strip needed on line Street. COP:P:UNIC _TIONS POLLUTIOa Report from the Regional 'dater Pollution Con - CONTROL trol Board that the discharge from the City's Sewage Treatment Plant was currently in com- pliance with the Board's requirement. C7D,LCC Notice of the quarterly meeting of the Central 7alley Division, League of California Cities, in Stockton on Thursday, October 23. ED WERNER Letter from Mr. Ed Werner requesting an ex - `!FG. CO. tension of 30 days on his variance to continue a non -conforming use of a paint room at his manufacturing plant and stating that he was unable to disclose his plans at this time but would be back before the end of 30 days with a Dositive commitment. On motion of Councilman Mitchell, Robinson second, a 30 -day extension was granted to Mr. Werner with the stipulation that he present the Council with positive 0lan3 within this period. PUBLI: HEARINGS WPI. ;sTH.,N RE ;qr. Claude Smart, attorney from Stockton, P.UMBIN11 :ODE spoke in behalf of Yr. William Nathan, owner of t:^.e El Rancho Motel on N,rth Cherokee Lane, informing the City Council that Mr. Nathan had 340 yinutes of October 15, 1953 continued had conflicts with regard to interpretation of Section 315 of the Plumbing Code which stated that pipe should not be imbedded in concrete or masonry walls. Mr. Nathan felt the Council should be cognizant of the way this section was being interpreted and enforced and that there were problems arising from this section. The City Manager was instructed to review the subject and report thereon. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER STOP SIGN The City Manager stated that although Locke - ford Street was a through street, there was RES. NO. 2175 no stop sign at Neplus Court which is a sho=t ADOPTED street on the north side of Lockeford Street and west of Ham Lane. On motion of Council- man Brown, Mitchell second, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2175 establishing a stop sign on Neplus Court at Loc'.keford Street. :WARD Bids on the 1957-58 annual audit were presented ANNUAL AUDIT as follows: W. Bernard McEnerney .... s 975 Geo. L. Johnson ......... 1,000 Lyman L. Straine ........ 1,500 On motion of Councilman Mitchell, Brown second, the conduct of the annual audit was awarded to W. Bernard McEnerney. PURCHASING The proposed Purchasing Ordinance was then 0EDINANi3 brought up for discussion, copies thereof having been mailed to Council members. The City "Tanager explained that at present the City has no formal procedure for purchasing, but as a matter of practice has been following most of the procedures as set forth in the proposed ordinance. However, it is now re- quired by State law. Councilmen Robinson and Mitchell expressed concern over problems that might arise if the lowest bidder was from out- side the City. The City attorney stated that if award was not made to the lowest responsible bidder, the City might be faced with a lawsuit. He also said the Council had the responsibility to the taxpayer to accept the lowest bid. Councilman Culbertson pointed out that a Pur- chasing Ordinance would be of benefit to the Purchasing agent as it would give him authority to follow purchasing procedures. Mayor Kat- zakian stated that the first obligation of the Council was to the taxpayers. Councilman Cul- bertson moved, Katzakian second, that Ordinance No. 628 providing purchasing procedures be introduced. Councilman Robinson, Brown second, moved that the ordinance be amended by changing the last sentence in Section 9 (b) to read as follows: "Thereafter, if the City Council awards the contract to the next lowest bidder, the amount of the lowest bidder's security shall be forfeited. Said security may be applied by the City to the difference between the low bid and the second lowest bid, and the surplus, if any, may be returned to the lowest bidder." The motion lost by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen - Brown and Robinson Yoes: Councilmen - Culbertson, Mitchell and Katzakian -ir -7JJ 001:in Aed 341 The motion to introduce Ordinance No. 628 lost by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen - Culbertson and ratzakian Noes: Councilmen - Brown, 'Mitchell and Rob- inson .zetion on a purchasing ordinance was then postponed to the meeting of November 19, 1959. POUND ORDINANCE The City Manager reported that after consul- tation with the Poundmaster, several changes ORD. NO. 627 are being proposed in the Pound Ordinance RE-i'tTRODUCED which was introduced at a previous meeting. It is being proposed that the Poundmaster shall be able to destroy animals as soon as impounded for certain reasons, such as disease or age, that the annual license shall be obtained before the first day of February and failure to do so shall cause a penalty of $2.00 to be added to the regular fee, and that any cat not redemmed within 72 hours may be disposed of. The City Manager stated that the penalty being proposed was the same as that established by the County. The City Manager also reported that according to Dr. Williams of the San Joaquin Local Eealth District, concern over young dogs being vaccinated for rabies arose when the vaccine was first developed, but at the present time the vaccine has a high safety factor and the majority of veterinarians feel it is not harm- ful to young animals. On motion of Council- man Robinson, Culbertson second, the Council by unanimous vote re -introduced Ordinance No. 627 relating to the public pound to include the changes as proposed by the City Manager, by reading of title only and waiving reading of the ordinance in full. CLAIMS Claims in the amount of 3191,397.62 were approved on motion of Councilman Brown, Mit- chell second. BONDS DE- The City Manager stated that the Finance REOISTERED Director had purchased certain bonds for the Pension Fund, had them registered and later RES. NO. 2176 had them sold. He now requires a resolution ADOPTED from the City Council, approving the de- registration of the bonds. On motion of Councilman Mitchell, Brown second, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2176 author- izing the Finance 'Director apply for de- registration of said bonds. CHILD CARE The City Manager recommended that a new lease CENTER LEASE of Maple Square for the Child Care Center be entered into with the School Board, and he presented such a lease for the Council's consideration. On motion of Councilman Cul- bertson, Robinson second, the Council approved the lease and authorized the Mayor to sign. CTTLEMAJ- Mr. Glaves stated that a letter had been HUTCHI`iS received from the Division of Highways regard- IiT RSLCTION in, the installation of traffic signals at nettleman Lane and Hutchins Street. The ��� ;:i nutes cf October 17, ly;d continue, Division of Highways has conducted an investi- gation and determined that signals are not warranted at this intersection and traffic conditions be restudied at a later date. It was recuested that the Engineering Department investigate and report on establishment or no parking zones at this intersection. WIDT7:IING In regard to the widening of South Stockton S. STOCKTON ST. Street, the City Manager reported that t•:r. Herb Lehr, who owns the property at the southeast corner of Stockton Street and Lodi Avenue, is not willing to offer right of way in exchange for curb, gutter, sidewalk and paving, but re- quests approximately $$1,500 for the right of way along Stockton Street. The City Manager recommended that the.widening be deferred. On motion of Councilman Mitchell, Culbertson second, the Council approved the recommendation of the City Manager. RICHrIELD OIL A request was submitted from the Richfield Oil DR1VE'WAY Company for three 30 -foot driveways at the north- RE_QUEST west corner of Pleasant and Lodi Avenues for a new service station that is being constructed. On notion of Councilman Culbertson, Robinson second, the Council granted the request. SIG'IzL OIL A request from Signal Oil Company for three 30- DRIVE''dAY foot driveways at the northeast corner of Kettle - RE UEST man Lane and South School Street was then sub- mitted. On motion of Councilman Mitchell, Brown second, the request of Signal Oil Company was granted. PARKI`IG LOTS The City Manager presented sketches of parking PARKIiG DIST. lots No. 3 (north side of Oak Street), No. 4 O. 1 (Pine and Church Street), and No. 5 (Church and Elm Streets) showing the design of the lots which ..ad been previously approved with per- pendicular oarking. He also presented sketches of the 'lots showing diagonal parking in these lots except for the west portion of Lot No. 5, which portion is to be unmetered. Councilmen studied the diagrams and expressed preference for diagonal parking. Councilman Robinson moved, Culbertson second, that the lots be laid out for diagonal parking with the excep- tion of the west section of Lot No. 5 and that on Lot No. 4 the two driveways on Pine Street be for entering the lot and that the exits be on the alley. Motion carried unanimously. CIVIC CENrIER Councilman Robinson questioned the delay in presenting the Civic Center Study. Planning Director Rodgers stated that it was coming up at the next meeting of the Planning Commission. iI;.E HOUSE Councilman Robinson then suggested that location of a fire station be brought up at the next Council meeting, stating that he favored the Emerson School site. The Mayor replied that the Council had already voted on the general location of the next fire station and that the Ciric enter location should be considered first. 343 ;:.PI`P-� , Councilman Culbertson said he would like to )'.jTT Y see a summary from each department as to its ?ROGR M Capital Outlay needs by the first of the year. Councilman Robinson remarked that there had been no Capital Outlay program for the past six months. Mayor Katzakian, stating that the implication was that there had been no Capital Outlay program since he has been ;:ayor, declared the meetin. adjourned and left the Council Chambers. Since a motion was required to adjourn the meeting, Mayor Pro Tempore Brown acted as chairman. Councilman Robinson moved i that the Capital Outlay program be brought up to date. =he motion was seconded by Council- man Culbertson and carried. Councilman Culbertson mentioned that he would also like to have a report from the Pension Board. Councilman Robinson stated that he regreted Mayor Katzakian had misunderstood his re^tarks regarding the Capital Outlay program which he meant had not been before the Council for six months. On motion of Councilman Culbertson, Mitchell second, the meeting was adjourned. C...-�-4�1 dT't�BL<1TR�I � G:;_ I City Clerk