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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1929-01-07 409 'M I N U T E S City Hall , Jan 7th, 1929 The Council was called to order at 7: 30 PM by Mayor Bowen. Councilmen present; Butcher , Mitchell , Harris , Bowen. Councilman absent : Conrad. ' 'In the absence of Councilman Conrad, the Mayor appointed Councilman Harris on the finance committee. Minutes The minutes of the Council for meetings of December 3rd and 17th were read by -he Clerk , and on motion by Harris seconded by Mitchell same were approved. as read. George Wardwell addressed. the Council and protested against Date palms the dangerous condition of ' the date palms in the city parkings dangerous in that they were riot properly trimmed. The matter was referred to the streets and parks committee com-nosed. of Conra.d., -Ha.rris and. Bowen. The Clerk read. a petition signed. by 152 citizens favoring Oil=drilling, oil-well drilling restrictions and m petition signed by 49 restrictions citizens 'bp-6osing same. An analysis of the petitions was pre' petitions . sented and read by the Clerk. After a, short discussion, Mayor_ Bowen submitted a written statement reading as follows; "It would. appear from the petitions which have been filed in this -_,atter of creating a residential zone restricted against oil well drilling, thatthe opposition thereto is sufficient to cause the City Council to ask that the proponents of such action should. circulate and. file an''initiative petition, asking the City Council to enact an ordinance , before this body -ould be :'justified in taking any action. "This conclusion does not lessen -my firm belief that the best interests of the larger number of our people would be served by creating a restricted res- idential zone in which oil well drilling would not be permitted; provided. that such a zone .for the present only embraced that part of- the tom which is densely built up in a. residential way. It is .evident from •the recommendations which we have received from the Chamber of Commerce and the Business Peen' s Association that this is also the sentiment of a large number of our business people. "Nevertheless , the analysis whicch has been made of the petitions recently filed seems to warrant the conclusion above stated. and I feel that it up to those of our people who see this matter more clearly and less personally, to undertake the task of having a larger number of our residents convinced of the advisability of a. restricted zone before seeking its legal creation. Time and. educational efforts will in- evitable bring about the right condition. The dream of sudden wealth from oil on the part of many of our residential lots o-ners will gradually fade , thereby aiding those who axe more loyal to the unbuild.ing of. a worthwhile town in the consurna,tion of their hopes!' Other Council- This statement met with the approval of other members men concur of the Council present , and on motion by Harris , seconded the matter of oil well restrictions was tabled.. Matter tabled. by Mitchell Bids on This being the time set by the Cound.il for opening Ornamental and e xaminingbids for the construction of an ornamental lighting, sign lighting, sign and signal plant at the intersection of and signal Main an.!.Ocean Avenue, the Clerk op_ ened. and read -the plant followin „ ids .r .. .J 4,1n .A. Bids : Gilbert—Weston—Stearns Co , 609 E. 4th St. Santa Ana, Cofacrete work. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ;�480.00 Gilbert—Weston—Stearns Co , 609 E. 11-th St. Santa Ana Electric lighting and wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . �, 620.00 Bales Electric Shop, Huntington Reach, Electric lighting and wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $645.00 Minneapolis Steel & Machinery Co , 923 Chapman Bldg. L. A. Steel and Iron labor and material. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2290.00 Pacific Iron and Steel Co , 241 rP Avenue 26, Los Angeles Steel and iron,labor and material. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..1960.00 Neale Inc , 1800 49. Pico St- Los Angeles Neon display sign: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1109. 3 Neon products of America, 2907 9—Main Los Angeles , Neon display sign. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 714. 25 S. Hill & Son, Santa Ana, Neon display sign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 649. 50 Arora Products Co. 5212 Santa, Fe Ave,Los Angeles , Neon display sign. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 930. 00 E D Bullard Co , 800 ?W. 11th St Los Angeles , Traffic signal in bla,ce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I 312.00 All .bids were referred to th'e City Engineer to be analyzed and his report to be submitted at next meetingof the Council , 7 :30 PM January 11th. i Letter Re — .legali�y of Neon The Electrical Products Company of Los Angeles submitted a sales letter and copy of court d.edsion on the legality of sale of Neon material which was referred to the City Attorney for investigation. Action against Engineer Rosson informed the Council that the gas engine owners of gas exhause nuisance in Block 111 still continued and recommended. engine B1 11.1 action against the owners. On motion by Butcher seconded by Mitchell authorized _ the City Attorney was instructed to draw a, complaint against the owner to compel them to abate the nuisance. Derrick at Bl The Clerk read a letter from Engineer Ross,on to the effect that ; .511 not yet derrick at Block 511 had not yet been properly guyed, but expeessed properly guyed the opinion that it would be done satisfactorily in the near future. Ffarther action by the Council deferred to next meeting. palad.ino lots Action in the matter of the sale of a, portion of lots 1,3 and5 Block 301 was deferred. until next meeting. C ®f C request The request of the 0khamber' �T Commerce for g300 to cover for $300 def:6rred advertising expense was laid on the table pending further information from the Chamber of Commerce. Derrick Ord.. ?City Attorney Blodget informed the Council that , the proposed , deferred ordinance for guying all derricks was being delayed on account of certain information necessary concerning-steel derricks. G V Isom Engineer Rosson reported. that the claim of G V Isom for damage demand deferred to. car was being investigated and that a, settlemtnt would probably be made in the near future. Matter of purchase Councilman Mitchell informed the Council that he desired an of lots near .City extension of time in which to investigate , before submitting his Yard laid over recommendations concerning the purchase of additional lots for city yard. purposes . Ronson says no Engineer Rosson reported that there were no new developments further re_ comm— in the municipal vier situation. That he had watched the action of erldations re. high tides during the east few weeks and saw no.rreason for alarm. repair of pier The Clerk read. Resolution No 619 proposed by the Orange County Health Department recommending the appropriation of 65 ,000 by the Reso. 619 state for investigation and research work , and on motion by Mitchell seconded. by Harris Resolution No. .619 vra.s passed. and adopted by the following vote : Ayes Councilmen Butcher , Mitchell , Harris , Bowen,' Noes None Absent Conrad. A request from the Coronado Fire Department that the Fire Chiefs ' City' s Fire Chief be permitted to attend the Fire Chiefs ' convention Convention in Brawley Jan 12th and 13th, vas referred to fire chief Sargent. The Clerk read a letter from the Orange County Health g1'epartment , also a, card from ex-mayor Chas G. Boster expressing Christmas the seasons greetings and the Clerk was directed to make greetings appropriate acknowledgement. Appl. for card The application of C M Biddle for permission to conduct tables denied public card tables at 118 Main Street was denied on motion by Harris seconded- by Mitchell/ • The Clerk read monthly reports of the Chief of Police , Police Judge , City Clerk, City Treasurer, EnCD gineer and annual Monthly reports report of the fire chief and on motion by Harris seconded .by read Butcher same were acceY)ted. and ordered filed. • The Clerk informed the council that the claim on account State Compensation death of LeRoy Da.rst on October 12th, 192� had not yet been Ins. Cc delay in stttled by the State Compensation Insurance Department and making settlem6nt that no satisfactory excuse had, been offered for the delay. Acct LeRoy Da.rst the Clerk recommended that the City Attorney and Council take action in the matter , also that the city consider a,a,rryin its o-M compensation insurance and that a. fund be set aside for that purpose. Referred to the City Attorney for report at next meeting. Om motion by Harris seconded by Butcher demands numbered 795 to -8 7 inclusi, ve were approved. and ordered paid.. t On motiohnby. Harris seconded by ltiitchell the Council adjourned until 7: 30 PM, Friday January llth. - J City Clerk and ex-offici•oc- Clerk of the City Council. Pr dent. of the City Council. ATTEST: CITY CLERK.