HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - January 2, 2003 Public Comment (2)Caradn ued Jan uary 2, 2003
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In accordance with the report and recommendation of the City Manager, Council, on motion of
Council MeMber Land, Hansen second, unanimously approved the following items hereinafter set
forth except those otherwise noted:
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Claims were approved in the arriount of $2,770,641.41
E-2 The minutes of November 20, 2002 (Regular Meeting), November 26, 2002 (Shirtsleeve
Session), December 10, 2002 (Shirtsleeve Session), December 10, 2002 (Special
Meeting), December 17, 2002 (Shirtsleeve Session), December 17, 2002 (Special
Meeting), December 24, 2002 (Shirtsleeve Session), and December 31, 2002
(Shirtsleeve Session) were approved as written,
E-3 Authorized the sale of scrap wire and metal at periodic intervals during the calendar year
2001
E-4 Adopted Resolution No, 2003-01 awarding the bid for the purchase of 40 single-phase
padmount transformers to the bidders whose proposals and equipment met City of Lodi
specifications, and whose transformers are expected to yield the lowest overall life -cycle
costs:
Howard Industries, Laurel, MS 30 ea. 5OkVA 240/120V 1 ph $31,743.15
Western States Electric, Portland, OR 10ea. 75kVA240/12OVlfah 112,358-93
$44,102.08
E-5 Adopted Resolution No, 2003-02 awarding the contract for security at Hutchins Street
Square to Windwalker Security Patrol, of Thornton,
E-6 "Adopt resolution accepting donation of seven antique phonographs from the Stanley Kirst
Estate" was removed from the Consent Calendar and discussed and acted upon
under the Regular Calendar.
Mayor Pro Tern ore Howard congratulated Jeffery Kirst on being selected Realtor of the
year by the Lodi Association of Realtors,
E-7 Adopted Resolution No, 2003-03 authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease renewal
agreement for the use of Maple Square Firehouse, 2 East Lodi Avenue, with Alcoholics
Anonymous, in care of Dino Radotic.
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joyQe Harmon stated that the proliferation of mistletoe is killing Lodi's trees. She explained
that mistletoe is a deadly parasite that infiltrates the bark of the tree and is spread by birds.
To remove mistletoe it must be Gut one foot back toward the trunk from the point of
attachment. Ms. Harmon reported that last spring she organized 105 residents and lot
owners in a nearby community and obtained 98% cooperation in mistletoe removal. She
distributed a flier and photos to Council (filed), She believed that mistletoe eradication will
only be possible through an ordinance, as has been done in eastern cities (e.g. Battlecreek,
Michigan) where homeowners are fined if they do not remove mistletoe from their privately -
owned trees.
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In response to Council Member Hanson, Public Works Director Prima reported that mistletoe
in Lodi has been addressed in the past, although not consistently. He explained that there are
certain species that are more prone to mistletoe and stated that staff would he returning to
Council later this year with a report on a recent survey of all City trees.
Council Member Hanson stated that he would be in favor of exploring the possibility of a
mistletoe ordinance.
Mayor Hitchcock stated that she had received reports of flooding on Lockeford Street and
asked Mr, Prima to provide Council with a status report,
Mr. Prima recalled that during heavy storms over the past few months there was street
flooding in a number of locations and particularly on Lockeford Street between Mills Avenue
and Ham Lane. He suggested that upcoming budget discussions include recommendations
for improvements of the control structure at Taves Park, the Lodi Lake pump station, and
replacing pipes to increase size.
Mayor Hitchcock stated that one of the residents on Lockeford Street has owned her home for
40 years, and for the past 20 years, her garage has flooded annually.
Mr, Prima explained that Public Works does not have 24-hour crews. During the graveyard
shift, calls to the dispatch center go to an answering service. He suggested that to improve
response time during non -working hours staff could be assigned (and paid) to be on standby.
Mayor Hitchcock asked what had been done after this issue was brought up last year.
Mr. Prima replied that the weir was lowered at Glaves Park. It could be lowered further;
however, it would first be necessary to fix a hydraulic condition and the trash rack. The basin
modification would need to be done prior to increasing the pipe size.
Addressing City Manager Flynn, Council Member Land noted that this is the second time this
problem had been brought before Council and it should be corrected. He stated that property
at 1618 W. Lockeford Street floods, and suggested that if it were an area with more expensive
homes the situation would have been addressed more quickly, Last year the property owner
had been promised that barricades would be put up to prevent motorists from traveling on the
flooded street and creating waves. He recommended that if Public Works staff is not
available, that the Pollce Department put up the barricades,
GouneiI Member Hanson concurred with Mr, Land and agreed that this matter should be
considered a high priority.
In response to questions posed by Council Member Hansen, Mr. Prima explained that Loffs
drainage system is designed to handle a certain amount of water in a certain amount of time.
R works differently when the basins are full versus when they are empty. In areas where there
are a lot of trees, leaves can plug up the catch basins and flood intersections very quickly.
Homes on Lockeford Street were built in the 1950s and 1960s when lot grading requirements
were very different. The pad of now homes today are one and a half to two feet above the
street, whereas on Lockeford Street the garages are only one or two inches above the street.
The subdivision on the southwest corner of Lodi Avenue and Lower Sacramento Road is a
weak spot that tends to flood sooner than other areas, Another area that floods is Crescent
Avenue south of Lodi Avenue; however, there is little that can be done to improve it without
changing the street and neighborhood. In reference to the intersection of Applewood and
Paradise Drives, Mr. Prima stated that many homes that appear relatively now were designed
to standards of the early 1980s. In addition, newer homes have drainage pipes connected to
downspouts and from backyards, which brings runoff into the streets quickly. In summary, he
pointed out that Lodi is a flat city, which makes drainage difficult and expensive to deal with.
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