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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - April 1, 1953198 CITY CJUN CIL CITY LODI COUNCIL CHAiKBERS,CITY HALL APRIL 1, 1953 This regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lodi held beginning at 8:05 p.m. of April 1, 1953. Councilmen Preszler, Richey, Rinn, Robinson and Haskell (Mayor) present; absent, none. Minutes of the previous meeting, March 18, 1953, were approved as written and mailed. The City Manager reminded the members of the City REMINDERS Council of the invitations to the Play Day Celebra- tion in Los Banos May 3 and the American Legion Picnic at Micke Grove on May 3. Letter, dated March 25, 1953, from the Southern Pacific Company reporting that the Tidewater Asso- S.P.CO. ciated Oil Company had signified its willingness PROPOSED to relinquish 66 feet of the property now under PARKING LOT lease to them on the east side of Sacramento Street. Definite information will be forthcoming regarding the land under lease to the Union Oil Company. Letter from the Military Order of the Purple Heart requesting permission to utilize two or three PURPLE parking spaces as a location for an exhibit of war HEART equipment. The letter did not indicate dates EXHIBIT desired nor the duration of the exhibit. The City Manager recommended granting of the reques4 with the stipulation that arrangements for dates and location be specific. The Council adopted the recommendation of the City Manager on the motion of Councilman Freszler, Rinn second. Two requests for loading zones. The first request by Lyle Wright for a parking zone on the south LOADING side of Oak Street just west of School Street. The ZONE second request was from Alex Analitas for a loading REQUESTS zone in front of his business establishment at 118 North Sacramento Street. The requests were referred to the Chief of Police for recommendation on the motion of Councilman Rinn, Robinson second. Letter from Foster and Lkeiser, advertising firm, SENATE BILLS urging the City Council to oppose the passage of 733 AND 734 Senate Bills 733 and 734 in the current session of the Legislature. On the motion of Councilman Rinn, Robinson second, the matter was tabled. Letter from the State Department of Corrections recommending the expediting of the new detention_, facilities because the present jail does not permit segregation of prisoners and it operates in viola- tion of Section 4015 and of the Minimum Jail Stan - STATE DEPT. OF dard established by the Board of Corrections. The CORRECTIONS following changes in the operation of the present RE: CITY JAIL jail were made: (1) Jail should be cleaned, painted and disin- fected; (2) Make hot water available to the jail; (3) Toilets and washbowls should be cleaned and refinished; (4) New mattresses and mattress covers be supplied; (.5) Remodel the window in the corridor to prevent the introduction, of contraband through 411• :r. Weller commented that the recommendation to clean up the present jail was not unanticipated 'because it appears very dirty. He did not believe this letter was intended as an indictment of any person or persons, because a definite attempt has been made I99 inutes of April 1, 1953 continued. to keep the building clean. He added that the present jail has been thoroughly cleaned and painted at least once a year, but the effect was not apparent due principally to the fact t^at the building is about 45 years old and thefixtures are worn. out. He further added that the Chief of Police is presently taking the corrective measures outlined in the letter. ,UBLIC HEARINGS 'ayor Haskell opened the meeting to the hearing of ^rotests to the annexation of the "Northwest Addi- "NORT ;;EST tion" after having ascertained that all provisions ADDIT=JN" of law had been complied with regarding the giving N:.—X 1 of notice. There being no protests to the _roDosed AF -PRO -!ED annexation, Councilman Richey, Freszler second, moved the introduction of Ordinance No. 431, "APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF THE 11,40HTHWEST ADDITION I..TR:; is 'JEJv TJ THE CIT': OF LORI AND DECLARING THAT THE Sr':E IS ANNEXED TO AND ':ADE FART OF THE CITY OF LODI". Reading of the ordinance in full was omnitted, after reading by title. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. ::his also being the time and place for the reception "VN EX^.T_T_0`J and hearing Of objections t0 the annexation Of the APPROVED Grattone Addition, due notice having been given, "GRATTJNE Yayor Haskell called for such objection. No obiec- ADDIT1ON" tions being Offered, Ordinance No. 482, T'ArPROVIi1G THE ANNEXATION OF THE GRATTONE AD"ITIO`: TO THE CITY ORD. i"0.482 OF LODI AND DECLARING THAT THE S ",iE I3 A :"iEXED TO INTRJCUCED AND ._,DE PANT OF THE CITY OF LODI", was in'roduced on the motion of Councilman Robinson, Richey second. rayor Haskell then called for those persons object - ANNEXATION in- to the Dronosed annexation of the "50th Addition, APPROVED Lands East of Lodi Memorial Hospital" to be heard. "FIFTIETH Said proposed annexation comprises approximately 23.4 ADDITIJN" acres on the east side of Sotuh Fairmont Avenue in- cluding the lands of Lillian Bunch, Christ Mettler ORD. `i' 483 and 114yrtle Canera. No objections being voiced, INTRODUCED Ordinance No. 483, "APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF THE FIFTIETH ADDITION, LANDS EAST OF LODI P•:F'ORIAL HOS- PIT.AL, TO THE CITY OF LODI AND DECLARING THAT THE SA:,:E IS ANNEXED TO AND MADE PART OF THE CITY OF LODI", was introduced by unanimous vote. This being the time and place designated for the hearing of objections to the rezoning of Lot 20 ORD_ N0.4,84 and a portion of Lot 19 of the Kessel Subdivision INTRODUCED No. 2 from the R-2 to the R-4 Residential District REZONING OF Zone, Mayor Haskell opened the meeting for the LOTS 20 & 19 hearing of such objections. There being no objec- OF KESSEL tions, Councilman Robinson moved, Richey second, SUBD. NC.2 the introduction of Ordinance No. 484 "AMENDING THE OFFICIAL DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF LODI AND THEREBY REZONING LOT 20 AND A PORTION OF LOT 19 OF THE KESSEL SU3DIVISION NO. 2 TO BE IN THE R-4 RESIDENCE DISTRICT". The motion carried by a unanimous vote. REPORTS OF THE CITY KANAGER The City Manager presented the tabulation of the bids for the purchase of concrete pipe to be used in the installation of sanitary and storm sewers in new subdivisions. Of the two bids received, each bidder was low on four of the eight items; the bids on two of the eight being identical bids. 2©0 ,lVinutes or April 1, 1953, continued The City Engineer recommended that the pVVchase be split between the two bidders, awarding the contract to the lower bidder on each iter: and awarding each bidder one of the items on which there was an identical bid. On the motion of Councilman. Preszler, Richey second, the Council RES. #1732 adonted Resolution No. 1732, adopting the recom- ADOPTED mendation of the City Engineer and awarding the contracts as follows: AWARD CONCRETE PIPE To Mumbert Concrete Pipe Company: 3600 feet of 8 in. pipe @ .0.39 41,404.00 2900 feet of 16 in. pipe @ 0.80 2,320.00 1030 feet of 18 in. pipe @ 0.98 1,009.40 100 feet of 21 in. pipe @ 2.23 223.00 380 feet of 24 in. pipe @ 2.77 2,437.60 To Ed. Spiekerman Concrete Pipe Company: 6750 feet of 6 in. pipe @ :0.35 42,362.50 2200 feet of 10 in. pipe @ 0.44 968.00 1020 feet of 12 in. pipe @ 0.52 530.40 640 feet of 14 in. pipe @ 0.66 422.40 630 feet of 30 in. pipe @ 4.23 2,664.90 The City Manager reported that he had completed a review of the 1952-53 Budget and presented a recom- mendation for the re -allocation of funds where needed in light of actual experience. He explained that an unanticipated increase in liability insurance rates would require an additional appropriation to the General Charges account, an increase of bulk power purchases would require more funds for the Utility account, and the Police Department and Recreation Department would require an addi- tional appropriation due either to errors in the original estimates or to necessary expenditures which were not anticipated. The appropriations, he pointed out, would not increase the soze of the budget since funds for this purpose had been set RES. ;1733 aside in the Contingent Fund. He further recom- ADOPTED mended transfers from the Pension Fund and En- gineering Department to the Contingent Fund. On 1952-53 the motion of Councilman Rinn, Richey second, the BUDGET Council voted to adopt Resolution No. 1733, provid- REVISION ing for additional appropriations to the following departments in the following amounts: Finance J$ 700.00 General Charges 7,000.00 Utilities 12,500.00 Police 3,500.00 . Recreation 1,100.00 and the transfer from the following departments in the following amounts to the Contingent Fund: Pension Fund vY 3,200.00 Engineering 33,000.00 and a transfer of 43500 from the Parking Meter Fund to the Finance Department. Mr. Weller stated that he wished to present a reco,:.mendation .'or the purchase of two items, over RECON;TENDED and above those contained in the budget. The first FURCnASE OF recommendation would be to purchase radio equipment RADIO to replace the equipment presently used by the EWIPMENT Police and Fire Departments. The new radio equip- ment would also be used by the Utility Department. Minutes of April 1, 1953, continued 201 re explained further that the present equipment has been giving trouble and the departments have experienced breakdowns in the systems, which could prove important in an emergency. The estimated cost of the three systems would be just under .15,000. The new equipment would be maintained in proper operating order under a service agree- ment with the firm furnishing the equipment for a set service fee. Councilman Robinson stated that he felt that the maintenance should be performed by a City employee trained for that purpose in the interests of economy. Councilman Rinn asked if the present equipment could be renovated and used. hir. Weller replied that in any event the frequencies would have to be changed and this would be expensive. He added that the new equip- ment should be adequate for many years, with only minor maintenance costs. The Council then voted to authorize the City Manager to prepare the necessary specifications on the motion of Council- man Robinson, Richey second. The City Manager's second recommeration involved the purchase of an additional 1z -ton flat-bed truck and a tractor loader for use by the Engineer- ing Department. The need for the truck is created RECO.VyENDED by the increase in subdivision work which has made PURCHASE OF it necessary to split the working crews. It will TRUCK AND also be utilized in the fall by the Street Depart - TRACTOR LOADER ment to haul leaves, thus furthering the street cleaning program. The tractor loader is needed n conjunction with the increase in subdivision work. On the motion of Councilman Rinn, Preszler second, the Council voted to authorize the City Manager to draw up the necessary plans and speci- fications. The City Manager then presented a contract drawn between Galt Union High School and the City of GALT iilGH Lodi for the use of the Lodi Stadium for football SCHOOL games for a five-year period. The agreement pro - CONTRACT FOR vides that the dates of use will not conflict with STADIUM USE the games scheduled with the Lodi Union High School. Mr. Weller reported that the terms of the contract had been approved by the Recreation Commission. The Mayor was authorized to sign the contract on behalf of the City of Lodi on the motion of Councilman Preszler, Robinson second. ;sir. Weller reported that he had received letter from the Public Utilities Commission announcing April 29, 1953, as the.date set for the hearings TELEPHONE on the request by the Pacific Telephone and Tele - RATE HEARINGS graph Company for a rate increase. Mr. Weller stated that he planned to attend the opening session of the hearing. Councilman Robinson stated that this matter should be watched carefully and suggested that Councilman Rinn and City Attorney Mullen consult with the City Manager relative to the City's position in the matter. Mr. Weller stated that he did not believe that the City should enter a pro- test unless we had some specific objections; how- ever, he would be happy to consult with other members of the Council at any time. r:r. Weller then reported that he had appeared _before the Senate committee considering the bill REPORT ON sponsored by Senator Hoffman which would amend GAP.BAGE DUMP the Code and prohibit the County from excluding BILL residents of the City from using the garbage dump maintained by the County out of general funds. He reported favorable action on the bill by the Senate Committee. He pointed out that the City 202 minutes of April 1, 1953, continued. The meeting was then adjourned on the motion of Councilman Preszler. i ATTEST� �, �J��� HENRY A. GLAVES, J? City Clerk was not trying to start a fight with the County, nor does it mean that the City intends to reopen an old battle over garbage disposal sites. The passage of this bill, he explained, will remove one barrier which has stood between the Citv and County in working out a suitable arrangement. Claims in the amount of 183,885.28 were approved CLAII�iS and ordered paid on the motion of Councilman Rinn, Richey second. CITY PLANNING COi�s•:ISSION The design and lot arrangement of the Graffigna DIVISION OF property on the north side of Graffigna Avenue GRAFFIGNA having been approved by the Planning Commission, PROPERTY Councilman. Robinson entered a motion. Richey APPROVED second, to approve the map and authorize the Mayor to sign it. The motion carried. The Council received a recommendation from the Planning Commission that the Preszler property at HEARING SET the southwest corner of California Street and FOR PRESZLER Daisey Avenue be rezoned from the R-3 and R-4 REZONING District to the R-2 District. A public hearing on the proposal was set for Aril 15, 1953, on the motion of Councilman Preszler, Richey second. Mayor Haskell then reported that the Mayor's Parking Committee had sent a request to the City Council to investigate the costs of a survey to determine the off-street parking needs of the PARKING SURVEY City. He further reported that the matter had been discussed at a recent meeting on parking and traffic problems in Stockton and it was apparent that it would be practically impossible to get a firm commitment from traffic and parking con- sultants without a prior determination as to just what the scope of the survey is to be. Mr. Feller suggested that, if the City Council is willing to go along with the survey, it might be advisable to have the consultant come in and meet with the Parking Committee to discuss the problems particular to Lodi. Councilman Rinn pointed out that there would be no point in taking this step until the City Council had decided it was willing to pay the bill. Councilman Robinson stated that he did not feel that the merchants should be con- cerned with the amount the Council will pay for the survey. Councilman Rinn pointed out that the obligation of the City Council is not to the mer- chants only, but its obligation is to all of the people of the City. Councilman Rinn then moved that at such time as the City Council is convinced that a survey is necessary and desirable, the Council will be willing to underwrite the costs of the survey from the Parking Meter Fund. The motion was seconded by Councilman Robinson and passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned on the motion of Councilman Preszler. i ATTEST� �, �J��� HENRY A. GLAVES, J? City Clerk