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,
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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b Van Dyke, May of the City
of Dairy City, California