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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 19, 1947126 COU'=_L CNA:ZERS CITY COUNCIL CITY HALL - CITY OF LODI N3SDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1947 :his regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lodi called to order by the Mayor at 8:15 F.M. of 4ednesday, February 19, 1947, Councilmen Haskell, Lytle and Rim present, Councilmen Riggs and Tolliver absent. Also attending, City Attorney 4est, City Engineer Henning, Building Ins- pector Heckenlaible, Fire Chief Polenske, Chief of Police Fore and Street Superintendent Bruner. Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of February 12, 1947 were read, approved as read and so endorsed by the Mayor. PUBLIC HEARINGS - This being the time, place and hour set for the opening of sealed proposals for the construction of Units 2 & 3 of Pipe Line 1 of the City's Main Line Sewer Outfall, proper publication of " Notice to Contractors " was proven by affidavit filed with the City Clerk, the following proposals conforming to the bid documents were then opened and publicly declared: °PII A '20STER ....... for a total amount of ... Z 46 632.50 STAR STOCKTON CONSTRUCTION CO do 69 948.00 BIDS DOZER COMPANY, INC..... do 73 800.00 R. GOOLD & SON...... do 86 853.80 ERICKSON,PHII.LIPS & 'GISBERG do 132 895.00 Award of contract in this matter deferred until later in this meeting. Representatives of Lodi Memorial Hospital Association, the Lodi Post of the American Legion and of Veterans of Foreign Stars and Disabled American Veterans desiring to address the City Council in regard to use of the Lodi Stadium for the 1947 season, an application in writing signed by the Secretary of the Hospital Association, the Commander of Lodi Post No 22 of the American Legion and a Trustee of Lodi Post No 1969 of the Veterans of Foreign 'mars, requesting allocation to them of the use of the STADIUM Stadium from about May 15th to September 15th for the purpose of F25ZERVATIONS holding midget auto and/or motorcycle races was read. This i 1947 application proposed that one-half of the profits of these races y be for the benefit of the Hospital Association and that the remaining one-half be divided between the American Legion and the V.F.W. A letter signed similarly to the application ment- ioned above, stated that efforts had been made by both veteran's organizations to arrange for participation in this division of proceeds with Lodi Chapter 59 of Disabled American War Veterans but, as the latter organization contended that it should receive a full third share, although having but 70 members as __agg inst 715 in the Legion Post and 650 in the V.F.W.e'SYTeng tgreement the D.A.V. was 17�% of the profit, 45% to the American -Legion and 3V to the V.F.W. Mr Vincent ikbb of the Hospital Association, Mr E.J.Crescenzi of the knerican Legion anf Mr Ralph Surran of the V.F.W. orally elaborated on the statements made in the application. Mr Charles Kriegbaum of the D.A.V. stated the position of the officers of that organization. As Ur Kriegbawn mentioned the fact that this matter would be further considered at a meeting of Lodi Post Yo 59 of the D.A.V., further consideration and action was post- poned to the next Council meeting to be held March 5, 1947. CCL4fUNICATIONS - Notice of the monthly meeting of Lodi Coordinating Council was read, Councilman Haskell stating that he would attend on February 27th. Ralph S. Brook, Consulting Engineer Service on Parks and Playgrounds BROOK submitted a !otter setting forth his qualifications and the scope of the service offered. Foser and Coe, 208 S. School Street applied for the annual purchase LAMP CONTRACT agreement for small incandescent lamps and on the recommendation of Superintendent Killelea, this firm was directed to submit a formal agreement covering the year beginning March 1, 1947 Final ;cap of a subdivision entitled " Panzica Tract " was presented PANZICA T?_ZT for approval. It appearing that this map conformed with the tent - FINAL MAP ative map approved by the City Planning Commission and that the RES. 130$ tract required no new streets, the same was approved and an ease- ment for public utilities shown thereon accepted by the adoption of Resolution No. 1301„ introduced by Councilnan,Haskell, Lytle -a 127 (h:inutes of February 19,1947, continued) COU'=CIL CHA.3_23 CITY COUNCIL CITY HALL. - CITY OF LODI Superintendent of Streets and Parks, W. L. Bruner submitted ST SUPT statements of the present operation of the departments under STATEMENT his charge and of his contemplated changes to make them more OPERATION efficient as well as enlarge their operations to suit the & ST CLEANG present demand; he also submitted figures relating to the sweeping streets by mechanical means. As the hour was getting late, consideration of these items was deferred to the next meeting or until return of the two absent Councilmen. The City Engineer having approved payment of $8 106.41 on account PAYMENT OF of work on the Sacramento Street Drain and $2 944.60 on the main $11 051.01 line sewer outfall (total $11 051.01) to J. F. Watson, a warrant TO J.F.,IATSCN 4a-hie-€ws in this total amount was ordered drawn on the City AUTHORIZED Treasurer infavor of his assignee, Farmers & Merchants Bank of Lodi on motion of Councilman Haskell, Lytle second. At this time, Mayor Rinn read a letter written to Alar Assets Corporation relative to the City's acquisition of Kingsbury Auxiliary Airfield, now being offered for disposal by War Assets KINGSB'URY Administration. Mr Rinn explained the import of the advertisement AIRPORT TO to appear in the Stockton Record on February 20, 1947 and that BE ACZUIp_m the City had been pursuing negotiations with the two owners of the land in the airport site, other than the Federal Government, for leasing or acquiring their interests. Mayor Rina was authorized to do anything necessary to secure control of the port. At this time, City Engineer Henning reported on the proposals RES. 1303 received and opened as set forth in the first part of these A11A13D OF minutes and it was ordered that award be made to Warren A. Webster CONT XT TO as the lowest and best bidder by the adoption of Resolution No. ".. 1.; 35T3R 1303, introduced by Councilman Haskell, Lytle second, and passed by the assenting votes of all Councilmen present. City Engineer Henning requested that the City Council approve CHEPLKEE a project application for the expenditure of $300.00 first 10 LANE gasoline tax for investigation of the best -methods to control SIGNA:S traffic on State Highway 4 (Cherokee :ane). Application ordered INVESTIGAV made on :notion of Councilman Haskell, Lytle second and the - Mayor signed this application. Yr Henning also presented letters written by the Stockton office of the Division of Highways relative to the City occupying the southerly 20 feet of right of way being acquired by the State HI -SAY 53 to widen State Highway 53 (Kettleman-Terminous Road). These SE'+EP. Viq letters offered a " joint usage agreement " for which the City JOINT USER would pay about $ 5 500, equal to 2/7 of the cost of right of AG.R.�EEKKNT way to the state. As no copy of this joint usage agreement had PROPOSFM . been submitted and as it is imperative that the City enter into this land for the laying of the main line outfall sewer, it was directed that, when this joint usage agreement reaches the City, that the City attorney signify to the State, providing the agree - went is reasonable, that the City of Lodi would commit itself to pay $5 500 so that the City could enter into this right of way and have control thereof, it being contended that, if the City had to pay for its rights, other public utilities should occupy it only on consent of the City. City engineer Henning then submitted a letter, accompanied by diagrammatic maps in contemplation of the immediate and future improvement and extension of water mains and fire protection facilities. One map, designated " A " set forth -additions to be made immnediately to accomodate the new pumping stations author- ized February 12th and better use of the pump at Stockton Street 17ATER 710RKS and Kettleman Lane as well as providing fire hydrants in the IMPROVE= northwest part of the city where there is now no fire mains. PLANS A & B The engineers estimate for this work was $147.340.00. Plan "B" including Plan "A" called for other works also with a total of four new pumps, extensions and improvements to cost $242,720.00 'r Henning requested that steps be taken at once to purchase the materials, other than the two pumps heretofore authorized, and on motion of Councilman Lytle, Haskell second, he was directed to prepare specifications for the materials necessary to do the work provided in Plan "A" so that advertisement could be had at an early date. Superintendent of Streets and Parks, W. L. Bruner submitted ST SUPT statements of the present operation of the departments under STATEMENT his charge and of his contemplated changes to make them more OPERATION efficient as well as enlarge their operations to suit the & ST CLEANG present demand; he also submitted figures relating to the sweeping streets by mechanical means. As the hour was getting late, consideration of these items was deferred to the next meeting or until return of the two absent Councilmen. The City Engineer having approved payment of $8 106.41 on account PAYMENT OF of work on the Sacramento Street Drain and $2 944.60 on the main $11 051.01 line sewer outfall (total $11 051.01) to J. F. Watson, a warrant TO J.F.,IATSCN 4a-hie-€ws in this total amount was ordered drawn on the City AUTHORIZED Treasurer infavor of his assignee, Farmers & Merchants Bank of Lodi on motion of Councilman Haskell, Lytle second. At this time, Mayor Rinn read a letter written to Alar Assets Corporation relative to the City's acquisition of Kingsbury Auxiliary Airfield, now being offered for disposal by War Assets KINGSB'URY Administration. Mr Rinn explained the import of the advertisement AIRPORT TO to appear in the Stockton Record on February 20, 1947 and that BE ACZUIp_m the City had been pursuing negotiations with the two owners of the land in the airport site, other than the Federal Government, for leasing or acquiring their interests. Mayor Rina was authorized to do anything necessary to secure control of the port. At this time, City Engineer Henning reported on the proposals RES. 1303 received and opened as set forth in the first part of these A11A13D OF minutes and it was ordered that award be made to Warren A. Webster CONT XT TO as the lowest and best bidder by the adoption of Resolution No. ".. 1.; 35T3R 1303, introduced by Councilman Haskell, Lytle second, and passed by the assenting votes of all Councilmen present. 128 (minutes of February 19,1947, continued) COU'N,71L CH .;:r3iRS CITY COU:JCIL CITY HALL - CITY OF LODI Business license anplications presented February 5th, as approved by the Chief of Police in accordance with ordinance, were ordered granted. Applications filed since that date were read and order- ed referred to the Chief of Police. On motion of Councilman Lytle, Haskell second, the Building Insp- AUTO ector, the Plumbing Inspector and the Superintendent of Streets AT LOWANCES were allowed go per mile for use of their persorsl automobiles until such time as the City might acquire cars for their uuse. :ity Engineer Henning was directed to prepare plans and specific- ations for sewers in Aoodlake Tract for submission March 5th. At 15 minutes past Midnight, the City Council adjourned on motion of Councilman Haskell. 0 A :te J. BLAKELY, City C_ .he foreg,ir:g sir.utes of zi ga'_ar 79eting of .,:e of t"al City of Lodi he'd Fe_r•.:ary 19, 19_7 -rare . _a3 at 3 subsequent lar meeting of said Cit, Council geld _.-ch ;, 19.7 and an Dyed c•0: r ection Mayor oft City Of Lodi March 5.1947 COUNCIL CHAMZR.S CIiR COUNCIL CITY HALL - CITY OF LCDI 77r'i. iNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1947 At the dell of the Mayor, a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Lodi was held beginning at 5:15 o'clock P.M. of Wednesday, February 26, 1947, Councilmen Haskell, Lytle, Tolliver and Rinn present, Councilman Riggs absent. Members of the City Council, having Signed a formal waiver of notice and consent to meeting for the purpose of authorizing application to the gar Assets Corporation for transfer of Kingsbury Auxiliary No. 1 to Stockton Airfield and for the purFose of approving an agreement with the Department of Public Works of the State of California for the acquisition by the City of a strip of land twenty feet in width extending from near the City's sewage disposal plant to the lower Sacramento Road, Mayor Rinn called the meeting to order and explained the business to be transacted and the urgency therefore. City Attorney West, City Engineer Henning and representatives of the press were also present. On motion of Councilman Haskell, Lytle second, Resolution No. 1304, entitled 11 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING AFPLICATION FCR AC(ZUISITION OF ' KINGSBURY AUXILIARY AIRPORT ' FRCM WAR ASSETS CORPORATION BY THE CITY OF LODI " was introduced and then passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen, Haskell, Lytle, Tolliver and Rinn. NOES: Counciiien, None. ABSF.:dT: Councilman, Riggs. The second item of the waiver of notice was then considered and explain- ed by City. Attorney West and City Engineer Henning. Execution of an agree- ment with the Department of Public 4orks of the State of California whereby the City would acquire a twenty foot wide strip of land south of State High- way 53 (Kettleman Lane) by paying 20/70 of the total cost to the state for a seventy foot wide parcel of land, of which the City's portion would be a part, was directed by the adoption of Resolution No. 1305, introduced by Councilman Haskell, Tolliver second and passed by the assenting votes of all Councilmen present. The City Council, having completed the purposes of this meeti.ng,then adjourned. City Clerk. 7-e of s swe__ a.1 - o: t::_ Cauncil ..els 7e.Z.r wry 25,19 7 IN Hatr..h.'5'. 91kt ' ' /I Mayor.