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1956-12-10MINUTES OF METING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DAIRY CITY December 10, 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, Baroldi, Van Dyke, and Van Leeuwen Councilmen absent None City officials present. Lity Clerk Olsthoorn City Attorney Howell, City Engineer Neff, City Treasurer Leal, and City Manager -Deputy Clerk Wesenberg Minutes of the last meeting were read by Deputy Clerk Wesenberg Upon motion by Councilman Arnold, seconded by Councilman Baroldi, and unani- mously carried, the minutes were approved as read. VARIANCE, DR CLAHK'S PROPERTY, FERTILIZER PLANT There appeared before the Louncil Mr Eisee Perdon, who presented a two-year lease for the Dr Clark property. After much discussion, Councilman Arnold moved that Use Variance No UV3235 to Russell B Clark and Eisee Perdon be granted on the following conditions* 1 Time limit - two years 2 Number of loads of fertilizer - not more than 15,000 cubic feet stored on the premises at any one time 3. Plant shall be located and operated on the premises as disclosed on the map attached to the variance U Must meet all requirements of the Orange County Air Pollution Control District. 5 Lt all times during the term of the permit, must keep the property free and clear from weed growth and debris Motion was seconded by Councilman Van Leeuwen, and unanimously carried GAS TAX RESOLUTIONS Following explanation by City Engineer Neff, upon motion by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman Baroldi, and unanimously carried, the Council resolved to adopt Project Statement No. 1 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1957 Upon motion by Councilman Baroldi, seconded by Councilman Arrowood, and unanimously carried, the Council resolved to designate Miller rioad, December 10, 1956 Ball tioad, Walker Street, and Cerritos Avenue as major streets in the City Upon motion by Councilman Arnold, seconded by Councilman Van Leeuwen, and unanimously carried, the Council resolved to approve the budget for engineering funds as provided for engineering services on the streets themselves. VARIANCES `the Council first considered the application of the L S Whaley Company for an extension of time on the temporary directional sign, on Lincoln Avenue east of Bloomfield, advertising a subdivision The County Plan- ning Commission and the Citizens' Advisory Committee had recommended a taenial Upon motion by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman Arnold, and unanimously carried, the Council voted to deny the appli- cation of the L S Whaley Company for this variance. Upon motion by Councilman Arnold, seconded by Councilman Van Leeuwen, and unanimously carried, it was voted to grant a variance to T. W Lattin for the establishment of a Texaco service station at the southeast corner of Miller Street and Lincoln Avenue. EDISON COMPANY FRANCHISE Deputy Clerk Wesenberg stated that an application for an electric franchise had been submitted to the City Clerk's office by the Southern California Edison Company, and that, if it so pleased the Council, they should now adopt a Resolution of Intention to Grant an Electric Franchise to the Edison Company Upon motion of Councilman Arnold seconded by Council- man Baroldi, and unanimously carried, Resolution No 9, entitled, RESO- LUTION OF INTENTION TO GRANT ELECTRIC FRANCHISE," was adopted. nol1 call* AYES. Councilmen Arnold, Arrowood, Baroldi, Van Leeuwen, and Van Dyke NOES None ABSENT. None The resolution set the date for the hearing of objections to the granting of the franchise as January 1L, 1957 REGISTER OF DEMANDS City Manager Wesenberg read the list of checks to be paid from the -2- December 10 1956 General Fund He then gave a brief financial statement, es follows Expenditures for past month 1,858 00 License fees received to date 3,450 00 Balance in bank 5,183 00 Upon motion by Councilman Van Leeuwen, seconded by Councilman Arnold, and unanimously carried, the Council voted to pay off the note to the Coast Grain Company before the end of the year, at a time considered appropriate by the City Manager. Upon motion by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman Baroldi, and unanimously carried, the Council approved the Register of Demands STODDARD fESOLUTION Following explanation by City Manager Wesenberg, and some discussion, upon motion by Councilman Arnold, seconded by Councilman Baroldi, and unanimously carried, the Council adopted a resolution urging that the Governor appoint James B. Stoddard to fill the vacancy on the,4ater Pollution Control Board ARNOLD ANNEXATION Mayor Van Dyke explained that the maps had been revised to include the four vacant lots belonging to the Church of the Nazarene, and that the property below Bishop Street had been eliminated because of so many complaints In the ensuing discussion, it was brought out that a traffic control signal at the corner of Walker and Lincoln might cost 4042,000 00, half of which would have to be paid by the City There was some discussion as to the wisdom of taking in territory north of Lincoln venue Councilman Arrowood moved that the annexation proceedings be abandoned. There was no second It was reported that the Citizens' Advisory Committee had arrived at a tie vote on the matter. It was moved by Councilman Van Leeuwen, seconded by Councilman Baroldi, that the Arnold Annexation be tabled until the next regular Council meeting, pending further investigation of possible costs involved as to a traffic signal on Lincoln Avenue :lotion carried STOP SIGN The matter of a four-way stop sign at the intersection of i,1iller and Ball 4-oads was brought up and thoroughly discussed It was reported December 10, 1956 -3- by the City Manager that the Orange County Traffic Committee felt that the stop sign should not be put in Upon motion of Councilman Van Leeuwen, seconded by Councilman Baroldi, and unanimously carried, the Council voted to request that a stop sign be placed at the intersection of Miller and Bali noads. MUTUAL EQUIPMENT AGREEMENT City Manager ti'esenberg read an agreement between the City of Dairyland and Dairy City, to be in effect for one year, governing the mutual use of equipment and certain personnel Upon motion by Councilman Arnold, seconded by Councilman Arrowood, and unanimously carried, the Mayor was authorized to sign the agreement SALES TAX ORDINANCE AMENDMENT City Attorney Howell read Ordinance No 11, amending Ordinance No 8 as to the date in certain sections Upon motion by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman Van Leeuwen, and unanimously carried, the Council adopted Ordinance No 11 as an urgency ordinance, to become effective immediately Roll call' AYES. Councilmen Arnold, Arrowood, Baroldi, Van Dyke, and Van Leeuwen NOES. None ABSENT None FLOOD CONTROL - BUENA PARK DRAINAGE DITCH City Attorney Howell reported on the results of a meeting between desig- nated representatives on both sides There followed discussion of the different routes available for disposing of the accumulated water Nothing was decided, pending further meetings between the representatives PENALTY ORDINANCE City Attorney Howell read a general ordinance providing punishment for violating any City ordinance, unless specific penalties have been provided Upon motion by Councilman Van Leeuwen, seconded by Councilman Arrowood, and unanimously carried, it was resolved to approve the penalty ordinance on first reading. December 10, 1956 -4- SOUTHERN COUNTIES GAS COMPANY HATE INCREASE City Attorney Howell reported on the status of a pending request for an increase in gas rates and stated that the City would be kept informed of proress in the case MISCELLANEOUS City Manager Wesenberg reported that he had contacted Mr Kelley, at Graham and Orange Avenue, regarding the refrigerator situation The City Manager reported that all the refrigerators had had the latches removed, and that Mr. Kelley was planning either to move to a new location or to build new quarters at the present location It was mentioned that, if he remains in his present location, he will need a variance permit City Attorney Howell asked that the Council appoint a committee of two to meet with the City Attorneys to discuss the retainer and legal services to be performed Mayor Van Dyke appointed Councilman Baroldi and Councilman Arnold to be a committee of two to meet with the Attorneys City Treasurer Leal reported another incident of trash and rubbish being dumped along a City street He submitted a scrap of paper with a name and address It was suggested that the City Manager handle the situation. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Councilman Baroldi, seconded by Councilman Arrowood, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned to December 27, 1956, at 7 30 P M at the City Hall. ATTEST Martin Olsthoorn, Cit of the City of Dairy December 10, 1956 4e rk— -5- b Van Dyke, May of the City of Dairy City, California