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C0U74CIL CHAMBERS CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL - CITY OF LODI
EDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20TF., 1946
This regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lodi was called to
order by the Mayor at 6:00 o'clock P.M. of Wednesday, February 20, 1946,
Councilmen Coffield, Riggs, Tolliver, 'leihe and Rinn (Mayor) present, none
absent.
Also attending Glenn 2+'est,City Attorney, Clinton Her.ning,City Engineer,
George D.Polenske,Fire Chief,Clarence S.Jackson,Chief of Police and Arvid 0.
Pauly, Superintendent of Recreation.
Minutes of the last regular meeting held February 6, 1946 were read by the
Clerk, approved as read and so endorsed by the Mayor.
Arvid 0. Pauly, Director of Recreation, informed the Council that
the local chapter of Disabled American Veterans had made available
pECP3ATION to his Department, the field lighting equipment formerly used at
D3PART6JENT Hammond Hospital. Air Pauly suggested several plans for its use.
FLOC[) LIGHTS The City Engineer was directed to survey this equipment and
IMPROVEMENTS estimate its value, cost of installation and cost of maintenance
and operation. Mr Pauly also presented a list of projects for
consideration by the Council principally at Lake Park and at the
City Baths, filing the same with the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARINGS -
Due publication of notice being proven and the Clerk report-
ing that no written protests had been presented to him, the Mayor
called for oral objections to the granting of the following var-
iences from the strict application of the provisions of Ordinance
No. 236, as reco:mended by the City Planning Commission after pub-
lic hearings had before that body -
(1) The application of Hazen M. -Weil for permission to encroach
NEIL
on the Lockeford Street side line of his lot at the SW corner of
Lockeford and Sacramento Streets with a commercial garage building.
(2) The application of Herbert :7. Brown for permission to
reduce the rear yard space on a reversed corner lot at 230 South
BR0I9N
Sunset Drive to the extent of approximately seven feet.
(3) The application of Nathaniel fosanke for permission to
reduce the rear yard space on a reversed corner lot at 72.1 West
SGSAN'KE
Elm Street to the same extent as in the case of Brown above.
No oral objections to any of the above three applications
being offered,
it was ordered that the same be granted.
Mr R.H.Mullen, Attorney for Raymond H.Crosby, Subdivider
presented a final map of a tract of land in Burrs Addition to
Lodi and the City Engineer certifying that the same agreed in
FINAL MAP
all particulars with the Tentative Map as approved by the City
CROSBY PARI{
Planning Commission on February 1.8th, the final map was ordered
approved on motion of Councilman Coffield, Riggs second. Crosby
filed a letter agreeing to install concrete curbing and gutters
on Grant Avenue, California Street and Forrest Avenue opposite
to lots in this subdivision. Title of the tract " Crosby Park "
The Clerk was directed to certify that water, sewer and electric
service is available to the lots in this subdivision,
At this time Mr R. P. Barbour addressed the Council reading
from a prepared document his arguements as to the rights of -
Veteran's Service Incorporated to have use of Lodi Stadium for
nineteen midget auto or motorcycle races during the 1946 season.
Mr Vincent lfebb, Secretary -Manager of Lodi Memorial Hospital
VETERANS
Association outlined aims, purposes, necessity and costs accrivin
ORGANT.ZATIONS
to that Association in its endeavor to serve the community with
.APPLICATIONS
proper hospital facilities, stating that the proceeds of midget
FOR USE OF
auto races would materially add to the funds necessary to perfect
STADIUM.
construction of this project.
Roy Maggio and Harold Leetzow presented a written request that
they be allowed time for at least ten races in 1946, setting up
a schedule of payments that they would bewilling to make the
City, the proceeds to be expended by the City Council in any manner
it thought fit.
An.Rempfer stated that failure to secure the use of the Stadium
might cause discontinuance of Veteran's Service Inc.
At the direction of the Mayor, Council action, if any, was deferred
to an hour later in the meeting.
Arvid 0. Pauly, Director of Recreation, informed the Council that
the local chapter of Disabled American Veterans had made available
pECP3ATION to his Department, the field lighting equipment formerly used at
D3PART6JENT Hammond Hospital. Air Pauly suggested several plans for its use.
FLOC[) LIGHTS The City Engineer was directed to survey this equipment and
IMPROVEMENTS estimate its value, cost of installation and cost of maintenance
and operation. Mr Pauly also presented a list of projects for
consideration by the Council principally at Lake Park and at the
City Baths, filing the same with the City Clerk.
(minutes of Feb 20,1946 continued)
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COUNCIL CHA?d37_RS CITY C3U%'CIL
CITY HALL - CITY 0,F LODI
CITY PLAP :ING COLVISSION -
T_entative reports from the City Planning Commission rec-
comending amendments to the zoning ordinance affecting the follow-
ollowing
ingproperties in the manner mentioned were received and at the
order of the City Council, all were set for hearing at the meet-
ing to be held beginning at 8:00 P.M. of March 6, 1946:
(1) To be in the INDUSTRIAL DISTRICY ZONE -Beginning at a
point on the south line of Lot 8 in Block 3 of Hutchins Addition
to Lodi 165 feet Easterly from the east line of South School Street
SOUTH SAC-
and running thence Southerly, parallel to and 165 feet Easterly
RAMrNTO ST
from the east line of South School Street to a point on the north
REZONING
line of Koenig Subdivision, thence Easterly to the east line of
South Sacramento Street, thence Southerly to the south line of
said subdivision, thence. Easterly to the Southern Pacific Main
Line Right of 'flay, thence Northerly to the SE corner of Lot 34
of Larson Subdivision, thence Westerly to the point of beginning.
(2) To be in the MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT ZONE,
All properties South of the north line of Lot 1 in Block 7 of
Hutchins Addition extended easterly across School Street and
SOUTH SCHOOL
between the east line of South School Street and a line 165
STR22T
feet easterly therefrom and parallel thereto and extending to
REZONING
the north line of Spruce Street.
(3) To be in thelndustrial District Zone - A strip of land
bordering on State Highway 24, Lodi to San Andreas and extending
HIGH1AY 24
to a line beginning 180 feet Southerly from the intersection of
REZONING
the west line of Lot 11 in Live Oak Colony Map No 1 and the south
line of said highway and running thence N 890 50' E to the east-
erly limits of the City. -
On recommendation of the City Planning Commission, the City
USE PERMIT
Council granted a use permit to Dr Elliott Adams to construct
DR ADAMS
a building for a physicians offices on.the NE corner of S.Lee
and 'f1.Ivdi Avenues
The Planning Commission asked further time in the matters concern-
ing abandonment of portions of public streets and alleys in
PARK ABANDA
Vvellswood Park and also in the renaming of John Hutchins Road,
ONMENT STS
also, requesting that the City Council ask the County Board of
Supervisors to direct the County Planning Commission to make,
HAM LM
in cooperation with the City Planning Commission, a study of
COUNTY
land areas surrounding Lodi to the end that plans be prepared
PLANNING
insuring the best uses of these lands in conjunction with
the City's zoning laws. Fequests ordered granted.
104 E.LODI
Transfer of alcoholic beverage licenses at 104 East Lodi now
LIQUOR
held by Joseph Girado to F.Lucchesi as reported by the State
LICENSE
Board of Equalization was not opposed.
Application of J. P. Gilbeau for permission to erect two dwellings
J.P.GILBEAU
on the N 90 feet of Lots 18 and 20 in Block 2, Burrs Subdivision
of Lot 10 was referred to the City Planning Commission for report.
City Judge J. C. Ferguson filed a report on the activities of his
FERGUSON
Court for the month of January recommending that signs be erected
at alley entrances showing that parking in alleys is prohibited.
At this time Fhank H. Held addressed the Council in favor of
granting use of the Stadium to the Veterans of Foreign Wars,
stating that he represented the local Carpenters Union; he also
F.H. HELD
protested against parking in alley grays and the unlimited keep-
ing of chickens in the City. Mayor Rinn requested the local news
papers to give publicity to the ordinance restricting the keep-
ing of chickens in residential areas.
City Engineer Henning stated that nothing had been done in the
AFG. SALT
matter of the application of American Fruit Growers for permis-
WATER LINE
sion to connect with the Garfield Street sewer as they had so
far neglected to present a tentative agreement.
In the matter of opening West Pine Street from Crescent avenue
to Avena Avenue, Resolution No 1251, stating the necessity
therefore and directing the City Attorney to commence a suit in
condemnation of the lot blocking this street was introduced,
read at length by the Clerk and adopted by the following vote:
(Minutes of Feb 20, 1946 continued)
COU':CIL CHAMBERS CITY COUNCIL
CITY HA .L - CITY OF LODI
VOTE ON
ADOPTION AYES: Councilmen,,Teihe, Riggs, Coffield, Tolliver and Rinn.
RE3. 1251. NOES: Councilmen, None. ABSENT, Councilmen, None.
Fire Chief George D. Polenske reported that Fire Truck Driver
FIRMAN Matthew Sherman in all probability would not be able to return
EPROSCN to work, he having received severe injuries while not on
vice duty, and that he recommended that Forrest Eproson Jr., an
SHrR1dAN eligible for this position, be appointed Probationary Firemaa
effective at once at the entrance salary for this position.
On mot`_on of Councilman Riggs, Weihe second, the Chief's
reco:-�=endation was approved and Eproson so appointed
Cn the recoamendation of the Chief of Police, the City Clerk
POLICE AUTO was directed to place an order for the purchase of a Ford
Police Special Automobile for the Police Department.
Jacob Yanke, 121 East Lockeford Street filed a formal applic-
ation for a permit to erect and operate a "trailer camp" for
JACOB YANKE 13 trailers and their motive power at that address, the park
TRAILER PARK to be operated in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance
No 238. On motion of Councilman ileihe, Coffield second, 1{r
Yanke was granted such a permit, structures on the lot to be
in accordance with the building code of the City and the park
to be operated in strict accordance with applicable ordinances.
Consideration to alterations and enlargement of the present
REFEESHUENT refreshment stand at Lake Park as requested by Fred Gesler,
STAND AT concessionnaire, were considered by the Council and the City
LA:� PARK Engineer was directed to assist in mbtaining a contractor
who would bid on the work and also make his estimate of the
probable cost.
At 11:20 o'clock P.M. Mr James Prentice, Presideent of Lodi
Memorial Hospital association, Mr Vincent Webb, its Secretary
and R. P. Barbour returned to the Council Chambers. Mr
Prentice and Mr Webb said that an agreement had been reached
between Al Lauer of the Motorcycle men and Charles Curryer,
promotor of midget auto and motorcycle races whereby Stadium
time could be divided between the Hospital Association and
Veterans Service. The City Council directed that, this being
the case, interested parties should prepare a schedule of
races, setting forth the dates on which each would use the
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Cn motion of Councilman Ri;,gs, Weihe second, the Mayor was
LAMP CCNTRACT
authorized to sign the annual incandescent lam¢ contract
1946
with Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company, deliveries
to be through Lodi Electric Appliance Company
License applications presented February 6, 1946 having received
BUSINESS
the approval of the Chief of Police were ordered granted.
LICENSES
License applications filed with the City Clerk between the
6th of February and the 20th of the same month were read and
ordered referred to the Chief of Police in accordance with
ordinance.
Chief of Police Jackson reported the results of a recent exam-
ination for Police Patrolman held by the Personnel Clerk and
requested that temporary patrolmen who had taken this examin—
ation with passing grades and two additional men, not members
ADDITIONAL
of the department, also examinees, be confirmed and appointed
POLICE
Probationary Patrolmen at the entrance salary of 4145.00 plus
PATROLMAN
the cost of liv_.ng allowance of $40.50.
BLAKEY
On motion of Councilman veihe, Coffield second, Ray Alveti,
ALVETI
Bert Blakey, Sam W. Carns and Ralph N. Steger, now temporary
CARNS
employees were confirmed as Probationary Police Patrolmen and
STEGER
James Griffin and Glade Cain were appointed to- the same
GRIFFIN
positions at the entrance salaries effective therefore, such
CAIN
appointments to date from March 1, 1946. It was also includ-
ed in the same motion, that should either Griffin or Cain
refuse to accept the appointment tendered, Glenn Burgan, also
an eligible, be appminted in stead.
Fire Chief George D. Polenske reported that Fire Truck Driver
FIRMAN Matthew Sherman in all probability would not be able to return
EPROSCN to work, he having received severe injuries while not on
vice duty, and that he recommended that Forrest Eproson Jr., an
SHrR1dAN eligible for this position, be appointed Probationary Firemaa
effective at once at the entrance salary for this position.
On mot`_on of Councilman Riggs, Weihe second, the Chief's
reco:-�=endation was approved and Eproson so appointed
Cn the recoamendation of the Chief of Police, the City Clerk
POLICE AUTO was directed to place an order for the purchase of a Ford
Police Special Automobile for the Police Department.
Jacob Yanke, 121 East Lockeford Street filed a formal applic-
ation for a permit to erect and operate a "trailer camp" for
JACOB YANKE 13 trailers and their motive power at that address, the park
TRAILER PARK to be operated in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance
No 238. On motion of Councilman ileihe, Coffield second, 1{r
Yanke was granted such a permit, structures on the lot to be
in accordance with the building code of the City and the park
to be operated in strict accordance with applicable ordinances.
Consideration to alterations and enlargement of the present
REFEESHUENT refreshment stand at Lake Park as requested by Fred Gesler,
STAND AT concessionnaire, were considered by the Council and the City
LA:� PARK Engineer was directed to assist in mbtaining a contractor
who would bid on the work and also make his estimate of the
probable cost.
At 11:20 o'clock P.M. Mr James Prentice, Presideent of Lodi
Memorial Hospital association, Mr Vincent Webb, its Secretary
and R. P. Barbour returned to the Council Chambers. Mr
Prentice and Mr Webb said that an agreement had been reached
between Al Lauer of the Motorcycle men and Charles Curryer,
promotor of midget auto and motorcycle races whereby Stadium
time could be divided between the Hospital Association and
Veterans Service. The City Council directed that, this being
the case, interested parties should prepare a schedule of
races, setting forth the dates on which each would use the
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Stadium in 1946 giving due regard to the fact that Lodi Motor-
cycle Club had the right to Sunday, June 23, 1946 and th4t the
Lodi Union High School had filed its statement of dates on
which it would use the Stadium for track meets and football
games. It was promised that a statement in accordance with
this direction would be presented at an early date.
At 11:35 o'clock P.M. the City Council adjourned to and until
the day and hour of its next regular meeting.
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