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1956-11-13MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DAIRY CITY November 13, 1956 Council met in regular session at 7 30 P M at the City Hall, 9352 Walker Street, Dairy City, California. Meeting was called to order by Mayor Van Dyke COUNCILMEN PRESENT Arnold, Arrowood, and Van Dyke COUNCILMEN ABSENT Baroldi and Van Leeuwen City officials present. City Clerk Olsthoorn, City Attorney Howell, City Engineer Neff, and City Manager -Deputy City Clerk Wesenberg Minutes of the last meeting were read by Deputy Clerk Wesenberg Upon motion by Councilman Arnold, seconded by Councilman Arrowood and unanimously carried, the minutes were approved as read ANTI -LITTER ORDINANCE Deputy Clerk Wesenberg gave second reading to Ordinance No. 9, en- titled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DAIRY CITY PROHIBITING THE THROWING OF WASTE IN THE STREETS AND THE SWEEPING OF SIDEWALK TRASH INTO THE GUTTERS " Upon motion by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman Arnold, and unanimously carried, the City Council adopted Ordinance No 9 Roll call AYES Councilmen Arnold, Arrowood, and Van Dyke NOES* None ABSENT Councilmen Baroldi and Van Leeuwen Upon motion by Councilman Arnold, seconded by Councilman Arrowood, and unanimously carried, it was voted that a total of eight (8) anti- litter signs be placed in the following places two on Cerritos, two on Miller, two on Ball, and two on Moody. HEALTH CONTRACT Deputy Clerk Wesenberg discussed the terms and scope of the contract with the County for Health services. Councilman Arrowood moved that the Mayor be authorized to sign the contract for the City Motion was seconded by Councilman Arnold, and unanimously cal•ried Holl call AYES. Councilmen Arnold, Arrowood, and Van Dyke NOES None ABSENT Councilmen Baroldi and Van Leeuwen -1- November 13, 1956 ARNOLD ANNEXATION NO 1 City Manager Wesenberg stated that he had contacted sirs Pugh and the Church of the Nazarene. Mrs Pugh favors annexation to the City Mr Wesenberg then read a letter from the Church of the Nazarene in which it was stated that the members of that Church did not oppose annexation to the City on the condition that the lots to the rear of the Church building, plus the alley, be included in the annexation In the ensuing discussion, it was brought out that, in the near future, a traffic signal at Lincoln and Walker would have to be put in, one- half (1/2) of the cost of which would very possibly have to be paid by the City It was stated that the owner of the hardware store is planning to build a new store on his property which is located in territory which will remain in the County Councilman Arrowood moved that the City Council drop the annexation as it is described There was no second mayor Van Dyke suggested that the whole question be tabled until the next meeting Councilman Arrowood withdrew his first motion, and moved that the matter be tabled Motion was seconded by Councilman Arnold and unanimously carried VESSELS ANNEXATION ORDINANCE Deputy Clerk Wesenberg gave second reading of Ordinance No 10, entitled, "AN 03DINANCE APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CEdTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY, DESIGNATED 'VESSELS ANNEXATION,' TO THE CITY OF DAIRY CITY " Upon motion unanimously carried, further reading was waived Upon motion by Councilman Arnold, seconded by Councilman Arrowood, and unanimously carried, the Council voted to adopt Ordinance No 10 Roll call AYES. Councilmen Arnold, Arrowood, and Van Dyke NOES None ABSENT Councilmen Baroldi and Van Leeuwen OOSTEN ANNEXATION City Manager reported that investigation disclosed that two of the dairymen whose property was involved in this annexation favored the -2- November 13, 1956 annexation, the third was steadfastly opposed He further stated that no letter of petition has been received, and that the situation with the Artesian Land Company had not changed During the ensuing discussion, it was brought out that the City of Stanton has filed intention to annex the same territory, including the property held by the Artesian Land Company 'There was considerable discussion of the pros and cons of the effect of the expanded Naval Air Station on the value and uses of this territory City Manager reported that an extended runway would involve great expense in re-routing Katella Street and that a portion of said cost might have to be borne by the City Councilman Arnold stated that the Federal Government would stand the expense of putting the street under the runway via a tunnel He stated that Mr Al Koch had so informed him Councilman Arnold stated that John (Oosten) and Pete (Hettinga) wanted to join the City so badly that they were willing to stand all annexation costs. City Attorney Howell stated that Mr. Greening of the Artesian Land Company was apparently changing his mind, that he is not now so much, if at all, opposed to annexation. City Attorney Howell asked mayor Van Dyke if the Advisory Committee had been considering annexations Mayor Van Dyke answered that they had not considered this one. City Attorney Howell stated that, since we have led Mr Hettinga and Mr Oosten to believe that the City was receptive to their annexation, we should come to a decision, one way or another Councilman Arrowood thought it advisable to explore the advice of the City Manager as to what the Federal Government would do about re-routing Katella Councilman Arnold stated that Garden Grove had looked into the problem very thoroughly and had gone ahead and taken in Government properties City Attorney Howell stated that, since the Government was willing to match money spent for airport improvement, he thought that the Federal Governrhent would probably pay all the expenses involved in the extending of the runways at Los Alamitos Naval Air Station Mayor Van Dyke stated that investigation disclosed that the area con- tained eleven (11) registered voters Upon motion of Councilman November 13, 1956 _38 Arrowood, seconded by Councilman Arnold, and unanimously carried, the following Resolution was adopted WHEREAS, the Boundary Commission of Orange County, California has approved the description of certain real pro- perty as herein set out for the purpose of annexation, now, WHEREAS, the City Council, after study, has determined that the territory herein below described should be annexed to the City of Dairy City and that the proceedings should be initiated by the City Council; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That the jity Council of the City of Dairy City hereby declares its intention to annex all of said territory under the provisions of the Annexation of Uninhabited Territory Act of 1939 and finds and hereby declares that said territory is deemed uninhabited since it had less than 12 registered voters residing in it on November 13, 1956, the date when this resolution is adopted, that said territory is contiguous to the City of Dairy City, California, lies in the County of Orange, and is described as• Beginning at the point of intersection of the existing boundary of Dairy City with the West line of the Southeast Quarter (SE4) of Section 21, Township 4 South, Range 11 West, San Bernardino Meridian, in the County of Orange, State of California, thence Southerly, along said West line and the :lest line of the Northeast quarter (NE J of Section 28, said Township and Range, to the North line of the South 495 feet of the Northwest quarter (NW) of the Northeast quarter (NE) of said Section 28; thence Easterly, along said North line, to the East line of the West half (44) of the Northeast C;uarter (NE_) of said Section 28, thence along said East line and its Southerly prolongation, to the South right-of-way line of Orangewood Avenue (40.00 feet wide), thence Westerly, along said right-of-way line to the East line of the West half (W) of the Northwest Quarter (NW4) of the Southeast '4uarter (SE i) of said Section 28, thence Southerly, along said East line, to the South line of the North 440 feet of the West half (W') of the Northwest Q,uarter (NW4) of the Southeast quarter (SEJ of said Section 28, thence Westerly, along said South line, to the East line of the Northeast Quarter (NEh) of the Southwest Cuarter (SWq) of said Section 28, thence Southerly, along said East line, to the North line of the South half (S) of the Southeast Quarter (SEs) of said Section 28, thence Easterly, along said North line and the North line of the South half (S2) of the South half (Si) of Section 27 of said Township and Range, to the Westerly right-of-way line of Knott Avenue (60 00 feet wide), thence Northerly, along said Westerly right-of- way line, to the common bouncary line between Rancho Los Coyotes and Rancho Los Alamitos, thence Northwesterly, November 13, 1956 -14- -39 along said common boundary line, to the South right-of-way line of the Southern Pacific Railroad Company right-of-way (60.00 feet wide); thence Westerly, along said right-of- way line, to the point of beginning That said Council hereby designates "0osten [annexation No. 1" as an appropriate name for said annexation That the City Council hereby declares that the proceedings for annexation of said territory have been and are initiated by the City Council of the City of Dairy City and that the reasons for desiring the annexation of said territory are as follows That a majority of the owners of the land covered by said proposed annexation have requested that said territory be annexed to the City of Dairy City so that the same may be used in con- junction with the area presently within the City of Dairy City, that said owners desire the benefits, services, protection and other concomitants which will result from annexation of said territory to the City of Dairy City, that said territory is of a similar type and is put to a similar use as the other areas presently within the City of Dairy City NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT December 27, 1956, at the hour of 7 30 P M , in the City Hall, at 9352 Walker Street, in the City of Dairy City, California, is the time and place fixed at which said Council will hear protests made by any person owning real property within said territory so proposed to be annexed At any time before said hour, any owner of any of said property may file written protest against this proposed annexation Such protest should state the owner's name, and in general terms, a description and area of the property owned. Roll Call AYES. Councilmen Arnold, Arrowood, and Van Dyke NOES None ABSENT. Councilmen Baroldi and Van Leeuwen VARIANCES After discussion, upon motion by Councilman Arnold, seconded by Councilman Arrowood, and unanimously carried, the Council approved a November 13 1956 -5- variance for Cal-Wy-Uta Oil and Mines Corporation to permit the dril- ing of one oil or gas well and production therefrom Next was brought up the question of a variance to permit the operation of a fertilizer grinding plant on Dr Clark's property It was brought out that the Citizens' Advisory Committee had recommended against the granting of this variance There followed considerable discussion, during which the questions of a lease, the length of the lease, cleaning the place up, and the number of loads of fertilizer to be permitted on the place at one time, were brought up. Upon motion by Councilman Arnold, seconded by Councilman Arrowood, and unanimously carried, it was decided to table the matter until such time as the present occupants of the land could produce a lease. The next variance considered was to permit the operation of a General Petroleum service station at the northeast corner of Miller and Ball Roads Councilman Arnold moved that the variance be granted Motion was seconded by Councilman Arrowood, and unanimously carried. Next considered was the application for a permit to operate Fellows Wrecking Yard on Bloomfield, approximately 800 feet north of Ball road. This application for a permit to operate a small automobile wrecking yard was approved by the County Planning Commission, disapproved by the County Planning Department, and approved by the Citizens' Advisory Committee. Councilman Arnold moved that the variance be granted with the stipulation that it be for not over one year as recommended by the Planning Commission Notion was seconded by Councilman Arrowood, and unanimously carried. BUENA PAr 'Y CULVERTS City Engineer Neff explained the proposed drainage problem solution as suggested by Buena Park (Tobin subdivision) There followed con- siderable discussion as to the consequent effects this proposal would have on parts of Dairy City and the subsequent flooding during heavy rains. City Attorney Howell advised that the Council go on record to the effect that the proposal was inadequate because all it did was collect the water without providing a place to put it. Councilman November 13, 1956 -6- Arnold moved that the Council direct the City Engineer, City Attorney, and City Manager to contact the parties responsible to see if some intelligent solution could be developed and report at the next meeting, and that the Council give no approval or disapproval of the present plan Motion was seconded by Councilman Arrowood, and unanimously carried. BUSINESS LICENSE ORDINANCE DISCUSSION Deputy Clerk Wesenberg read the Citizens' Advisory Committee's recom- mendation regarding the deletion of the 10¢ per barrel tax on oil After discussion, Councilman Arnold moved that the 10¢ per barrel license fee be eliminated entirely Potion was seconded by Council- man Arrowood, and unanimously carried There followed a discussion as to whether the Business License Ordinance should be amended to provide a specific time limit on the ordinance City Attorney Howell suggested the policy of eliminating fees for licenses as soon as possible Councilman Arrowood moved, seconded by Councilman Arnold, and unanimously carried, that the Business License fees were stop -gap financing and would be repealed as soon as other funds are available. MISCELLANEOUS Councilman Arnold brought up the matter of a Mr Kelley, corner of Graham and Orange, having a yard full of old refrigerators where children might harm themselves Councilman Arrowood suggested that the place should be fenced to keep out children The City Manager was instructed to handle the situation. Councilman Arnold brought up the matter of advertising signs being erected along through highways He suggested that such signs be confined to business and industrial districts and excluded from resi- dential and agricultural districts. It was auoved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by Councilman Arrowood, and unanimously carried, that the Council go on record as opposing advertising signs, except in the C-1, C-2, and M-1 districts Next was brought up the matter of the bill for the carpenter, who put in the cabinets, etc , in the City Hall office, in the amount of November 13, 1956 000 42 Upon motion by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman Arnold, and unanimously carried, it was voted to pay this bill There followed a discussion of a fireproof safe The City Manager stated that one had been found for a cost of ;125 00, the size being 33" x 16" x 17" He also stated that the City of Dairyland had offered to pay part of the cost of the safe in return for the use of part of the space It was suggested that, instead of their buying part of the safe, that they rent part of it. Councilman Arrowood brought up the matter of a coffee pot to provide coffee for the Council members at their meetings Councilman Arnold suggested that the City Manager procure an electric coffeepot or coffee maker and mugs ADJOURNMENT Upon motion of Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman Arnold, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned to the next regular meeting. ATTEST //77-7/:(1-(ia/zApe-7,-, Martin Olsthoorn, City Clerk of the City of Dairy City N ve.,iber 13, 1956 Ja, •b Van Dyke, Mayor df the City of Dairy City, California -8-