HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 89-106RESOLUTION NO. 89-106
RESOLUTION RETIRING THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF CITY HALL,
221 WEST PINE STREET, LODI
AS THE OFFICIAL MEETING PLACE OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
WHEREAS, the first meeting of the Lodi City Council in the Council
Chamber at 221 West Pine Street, Lodi was held on Monday, February 20,
1928; and
WHEREAS, Councilmen Hale, Shattuck, Weihe and Mayor Spooner
were present. Councilman Roach was absent due to a serious illness; and
WHEREAS, the following items appeared on the agenda of that
meeting:
1) A special committee from the Lodi Churchman's Club
addressed the Council regarding the necessity of enforcing
the State law regarding lights on bicycles and the curbing of
roller skating by children on the streets.
2) Mr. Christian Rageth presented a plan for the landscaping
on the south and west sides of Lawrence Park.
3) Communications received included the following:
a) a letter from F. A. Dougherty and Sons applying for a share
of the insurance on the New City Hall;
b) a letter from Hill's Jewelry Store regarding clocks;
c) an application from G. J. Krieger for permission to operate
a popcorn wagon on the streets.
4) Four building permits for structures totalling $6,800 were
granted.
5) City Engineer L. F. Barzellotti presented a tentative plan
for a comfort house for Lawrence Park.
6) The following plans for improvements were referred to the
Committee on Finance and Revenue:
Lodi Library Extensions
City Park Improvements
City Hall Lighting Standards
Parking City Hall Grounds
Remodeling of Water Plant
Street Grading Machine
Garage at City Hall
Barnhart Sewer Extension
Tower for Fire Signal
Garage at Maple Square
7) Bills in the amount of $2,423.94 were approved.
8) The disposal of cannery waste for the coming canning season
was discussed.
9) The program for the public opening of the new City Hall was
discussed.
WHEREAS, during the past 61 years, this chamber has been the
setting of debate, deliberation, and decision which has resulted in the
stability, growth and development of our City; and
WHEREAS, the City's population has increased from approximately
7,200 to 50,000, and the annexed territory from 1.51 square miles to
9.450 square miles; and
WHEREAS, over the years, City Council Members have given
unselfishly of their time and talent in providing the best possible
government for the City of Lodi, and loyal and efficient civic employees
have dedicated themselves to faithfully and effectually carrying out the
acts of the City Council;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that it seems only fitting on the
occasion of the last regular City Council meeting of the Lodi City
Council to be held in this chamber that we bid farewell to this room
which has served this community so well during these years.
Dated: August 16, 1989
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 89-106 was passed and adopted by
the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held August
16, 1989 by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Hinchman, Olson, Pinkerton, Reid and
Snider (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
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Alice M. Reimche
City Clerk
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