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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 3, 1954368 CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF L ODI COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL NOVEMBER 3, 1954 This regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lodi held beginning at 8:00 o'clock p.m. of Wednesday, November 3, 1954; Councilmen Hughes, Mitchell, Richey, Robinson and Fuller (Mayor) present; none absent. City Manager Weller and City _ Attorney Mullen also present. COMMUNICATIONS MAYOR A letter dated October 21, 1954 from the Secretary APPOINTED TO of the Central Valley Division of the League of EXEC. CCM. California Cities calling the attention of the City CVD,LCC Council to the provision in the Division By -Laws which requires each city to apoint a member -,to the Executive Committee. On the motion of Council- man Richey, Mayor Fuller was appointed to the Executive Committee to represent the City of Lodi. JUVENILE A letter from Juvenile Officer French inviting the OFFICERS C#ty Council to the Joint Meeting of the Juvenile MEETING Officers Association to be held in the Hotel Lodi, November 9, 1954• REQUEST A letter from Jack Kane Real Estate, agents for ANNEXATION OF Dr. Chris R. Keszler, stating that they are desirous KRISTMONT TR. of annexing the property owned by Dr. Keszler, known as "Kristmont Acres", to the City of Lodi. Mr. Chris Kludt, representing Jack Kane Real testate, addressed the Council to state that the developers of the subdivision are anxious to learn whether the City Council will give the question of annexa- tion of the property favorable consideration. The matter.was referred to the City Clerk with the request that the matter be brought before the Council in the proper form. Councilman Robinson pointed out that this would not be considered a formal request for annexation as such request would have application in requests for utility extension, bearing in mind that the utility ex- tension policy might be revised. PUBLIC HEARINGS ONE-WAY ALLEY Mr. Clifford Bull addressed the City Council to BLOCK 6 protest the proposed ordinance (Ordinance No. 516) which would establish a one-way alley in Block 6, City of Lodi. Mr. Bull stated that there are ten to twelve cars stored in this alley and the pro- posal to amek the alley one-way would work a hard- ship on the abutting property owners. After fur- ther discussion Mr. Bull agreed that he would have no objection if only the west end of the alley was designated as a one-way alley by placing a sign at its opening on Pleasant Avenue. The north - south alley in the same block can also be used for access, thus relieving much of the hardship on the abutting property owners. It was agreed by all concerned that the desired effect could be accom- plished within the frame work of the proposed ORD. N0.516 Ordinance No. 516. ORDINANCE NO. 5167 ENTITLED ADOPTED "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 493, ENTITLED 'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LODI REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS AND REPEALING ORDINANCES NCS. 64, 137, 222, 233, 446, AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CON- FLICT HEREWITH"', having been introduced at the regular meeting of October 6, 1951+, was brought up for passage on the motion of Councilman Richey, Minutes of November 3, 195+ continued 36' Mitchell second. Second reading was omitted after reading by title, and was then passed, adopted and ordered to print by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen - Hughes, Mitchell, Richey, Robinson and Fuller NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 516 was then signed by Mayor Fuller in approval.thereof. ABANDONMENT Mr. William Rempfer requested action on the abandon - OF ROADWAY ment of the unnamed roadway running from the west - BETWEEN LOUIE erly end of Louie Avenue to Turner Road. be ex - AVE. & TURNER plained that the Planning Commission had delayed ROAD. action on the tentative subdivision map pending clarification of the status of said roadway. City Attorney Mullen pointed out that the Planning Com- mission did not need the abandonment of the road- way to approve the tentative map. It was agreed that an ordinance of intention to abandon the street could be adopted and that a decision on the matter reached at the conclusion of the public ORD. NO.518 hearing. Ordinance No. 518, declaring the inten- INTRODUCED tion of the City Council to abandon said roadway, was introduced on the motion of councilman Robin- son, Hughes second. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER PONY RIDE Mr. Weller reported that the contract with Zack CONTRACT Goforth for the Pony Rides at Lawrence Park, authorized by previous action of the Council was ready and was acceptable to Mr. Goforth as approved by the City Council. S.P.0 0. Mr. Weller reported that he had received an agree - PARKING LOT ment from the Southern Pacific Company for the SUPPLEMENTAL lease of the remainder of the lot on Sacramento AGREEMENT Street. The lease covers the entire parcel measur- ing 265 feet on Sacramento Street. Mr. Weller explained that this supplemental agreement calls for a rental of $►+85.00 per year for the entire parcel. He further pointed out that this agreement is similar to the lease dated April 30, 1954, with the exception that the supplemental agreement does not provide for the repayment to the City for improvements on the area added in case of termina- tion. On the motion of Councilman Hughes, Richey second, the Council approved the supplemental agreement as submitted and authorized the Mayor to execute the document on behalf of the City of Lodi. CLAIMS Claims in the amount of $146,836.19 were approved on the motion of Councilman Richey, Mitchell second. SPECS The City Manager presented specifications for a STATION WAGON 1955 model station wagon for use in the Recreation Department. Councilman Robinson suggested that the specifications be amended to include the 1954 models. On the motion of Councilman Richey, Mitchell second, the Council approved the specifi- cations for a 1954 or 1955 model vehicle of the station wagon type in the low price field. 370 Minutes of November 3, 1954 continued SPECS The City Manager presented specifications for the COMPRESSOR purchase of a 75 cubic foot compressor for use in the Engineering Department. The specifications were approved and advertisement for bids authorized on the motion of Councilman Hughes, Robinson second. ORD. NO.515 ORDINANCE NO. 515, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ESTAB- ADOPTED LISHING A BUILDING SET -BACK LINE ON WEST LODI AVENUE FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH SODTH HUTCHINS W. LODI AVE. STREET TO THE WEST CITY LIMITS", having been SET -BACK introduced at the regular meeting of October 6, 1954, was brought up for passage on the motion of Councilman Robinson, Richey second. Second reading was omitted after reading by title, and was then passed, adopted and ordered to print by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen - Hughes, Mitchell, Richey, Robinson and Fuller NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Mayor Fuller then signed Ordinance No. 515 in approval thereof. ORD. N0.517 ORDINANCE NO. 517, ENTITLED "DECLARING THE INTENTION ADOPTED OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LODI TO VACATE A PORTION OF ALLEY IN KNOLL SUBDIVISION IN THE INTENTION CITY OF LODI", having been introduced at the regular TO VACATE meeting of October 6, 1954, was brought up for ALLEY IN passage on the motion of Councilman Mitchell, Richey KNOLL SUED. second. Second reading was omitted after reading by title, and was then passed, adopted and ordered to print by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen, Hughes, Mitchell, Richey, Robinson and Fuller NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Mayor Fuller then signed Ordinance No. 517 in approval thereof. JAIL Councilman Robinson stated that in view of the LIABILITY apparent results of the election the construction of the Hall of Justice will be delayed for some time. He suggested that the City Attorney be requested to render an opinion on the liability of the City and the City Council for prisoners housed in the present jail. He further suggested that the City Manager be asked to study the situation with the view of making recommendations for over- coming the present problem. He pointed out that he was primarily interested in a temporary solution at the present,rather than a permanent solution. On the motion of Councilman Hughes, Robinson second, the Council voted to request the City Attorney for an opinion regarding the liability for prisoners in the jail and to ask the City Manager to inves- tigate means of reducing the liability should it exist. HALL OF Mr. Al Cooper addressed the Council from the audi- JUSTICE ence to state that he wished to compliment the City•Council for its stand on the last election regarding the Hall of Justice site. He added that he did not believe the Council should view the outcome as a slap at the Council because the coments 37 Minutes of November 3, 1954, continued. on the street do not indicate that it was. Mrs. Charlotte Fairless rose to state that she wished to second the comments by Mr. Cooper. STOP SIGNS Mr. Jack Hoggatt asked the City Council that con - ON HAM LANE sideration be given to the establishment of stop signs on Walnut, Pine and Elm Streets where these streets enter Ham Lane. He stated that traffic entering Ham Lane from these streets created a traffic hazard. The City Manager stated that he would investigate the situation. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. on the motion of Councilman Robinson. ATTEST:`a� HENRY GLAVES, J 5;�� City Clerk