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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1929-02-04 414 M I N U T E S City Hall, Feb 4th, 1929 The Council was called to order at 7:30 PM by Mayor Bowen: Councilmen present: Butcher, Conrad, Mitchell, Harris , Bowen: Councilmen absent : Nohe Minutes The Clerk read the minutes for the month of January, - and on motion by Conrad seconded by Harris same were approved as read. C of C At this time , 7:55 PM Mayor Bowen declared a recess for the discussion recess purpose of discussing matters pertaining to the Chamber of Commerce. .Meeting again called to order at 8:45 PM, all members of the Council .present. Mayor Bowen announced that a committee composed of A H Dixon C of C ask for and Harvey Young representing the Chamber of Commerce desired to ' financial aid from address the Council. They presented a request for financial aid City for the current calendar year, and represented that the money was to be used for advertising purposes , and to assist in paying a proposed salary of $200.00 to the secretary. Mayor Bowen stated as his personal opinion that he thought the' Chamber of Commerce could be of service to the city and community, and that he considered it advi:8able to assist by appointing the secretary of the Chamber of Commerce as advertising manager of the City ` at a salary of 9100.00 per month provided 8ttch secretary meet with the approval of the Council. Also that additional financial aid not to exceed 0100 per month should be extended by the City upon the presentation and approval of a budget showing in detail . proposed expenditures , such expenditures to be met share and share alike by the Chamber of Commerce and the City Council. Matter referred to . A *general discussion followed, after which the matter M & P Committee for was referred. to the Music & Promotion Committee for �T report at next meeting. investigation and report at next meeting. Ed Stevens submits Ed Stevens submitted. a plan for improving the usefulness 4_ p)la.n for' pier of the municipal pier by using wooden piling. The matter was additions referred to the City Engineer for investigation and report. Engineer Roston reported that the noise nuisance caud.ed by gas engine in block 111 had been abated by the Common- Exhaust noise wealth Oil Company installing a muffler. Mr Rosson re- report commended that the case against the oil company be dismissed. Attorney Blodget stated that it would. be advisable to let the case remain dormant for the present. On motiori' by Butcher seconded by Conrad the recommendation of the City Attorney was adopted. The Clerk read a le.-ter from Engineer Rosson stating Derrick Bl. 511 that the derrick located. in block 511 had been guyed. sufficiently to make the structure safe against heavy winds. The Clerk was directed to communicate with Rev. John Barnhart and secure an expression from him as to whether or not _ he considered the derrick safe. Derrick gjtyitg Attorney Blodget informed the Council that he was Ordinance prepared to proceed with the drafting of an ordinance re- quiring derricks to be guyed and that Engineer Rosson re- commended. that the ordinance cover wooden derricks ohly. The City Attorney was directed to prepare the ordinance. Ben Mun Engineer Rosson was requested ' to examine the derrick in A derrick Bi 617 block 617 belonging to Ben Mun and report if same was guyed to the satisfaction of the 0 C Field Gasoline Co. Mr Rosson submitted a map showing the locatiomlof house - Lots 1 ,3 ,5 owned by Joe Palladino on lot 7 Block 301 and how property B1. 301 could be improved by the sale of a portion of lots 1,3 and 5. Palladino Mr Rosson was directed to confer with Mr Palladino and report at next meeting. v 415 Councilman Mitchell asked. for additional time in which to _City Yard submit final recommendations for the purchase of lots adjoining 1otl the city yard. Chief of PoIce re— The Clerk read a letter from the Chief of Police which it bus parking. was recommended that bus stops and loading zones be marked., same to be covered by resolution of the Council. Referred to This was referred to the Police and Fire committee composed Police and Fire of the entire Council for investigation and report at next meeting. Committee The Clerk was directed to communicate with Mr H A Mason ! Uniform Bldg. Secretary of the League of Municipalities regarding the proposed code uniform building code submitted by J E Mackie. Leeds & Barnard letter A letter from Leeds & Barnard regarding repair of the referred to Rosson municipal pier was referred to Engineer Rosson. re— pier The Clerk read monthly reports of the Orange County health department , City Engineer, Chief of Police , Police Judge , Treasurer Monthly reports and City Clerk and on motion by Conrad seconded by Butcher same were accepted and ordered filed. On motion by Conrad seconded by Mitdhell the following Licenses applications for license were approved: Alta V Hall, Soda fountain and lunch counter at the plunge. Holt. Goodrich, restaurant at 17th & Olive. Mrs Grace B Palmer,, Hotel , 307 Main Street. Forno E Newman, restaurant and coffee sales , 444 Ocean Ave. . This being the' date set by the Council for opening and exam— Bids for Constn. ining bids for the construction of ornamental arch at the inter— of arch. section of Main St and Ocean Ave, the Clerk opened and read the following bids: Brombacher Iron Works , Box 940 Arcade Station, Los Angeles , $20130.00 Consolidated Steel Corporation, 1200 North Main St. Los Angeles , ? 2,000.00 Pacific Iron & Steel Co. ,241 ? . Ave 26 , Los Angeles,1 ,960. 00 Minneapolis Steel & Machinery Co, 923 Chapman Bldg, Lod Angeles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,950.00 The following motion by Councilman Conrad: That all bids be rejected except that of Consolidated Steel Company of 1200 No. Award Main Street , Los Angeles , (Phone Capitol 5500) and that their bid of #2,000 be accepted as the lowest responsible bid and being the bid considered for the best interest of the City of Huntington Beach. That the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary contract and the Mayor and Clerk be authorizbd to sign same on betalf of the City of Huntington Beach. Motion seconded by Harris , put and carried by the following vote: Ayes Councilmen Butcher,' Conrad , Mitchell, Harris , Bowen. Noes Councilmen None. On motion by Mitchell , seconded by Butcher the City Engineer was authorized to install cemefit foundations for ornamental arch City Engineer under force account , same having heretofore been advertised for authori red to do bids , and all bids rejected, it being in the opinuonn'of the cement vVork Council for the best interest of the City of Huntington Beach to order the work done under force account. Motion pout and carried by the following vote: Ayes Councilmen Butcher , Conrad , Mitchell , Harris , Baxen. Renew contract On motion by Conrad, seconded by Butcher contract -for for Adv. in H.B. advertising in the Huntington Beach News was renewed for period News of 13 weeks as follows: Feb 8th, and 22nd., March 8th and. 22nd, April 5th and 19th. Motion put and carried by the following vote: Ayes Councilmen Butcher, Conrad, Mitchell , Bowen , Noes Councilman Harris t 4_ 6 Demands On motion by Harris seconded by Conrad demands numbered 868 to 970 inclusive were approved and ordered paid. Mayor Bowen called attention to the bills of the various Utility charges Utility companies and recommeiiddd same be investigated with a view of reducing the expense. Adjourned On motion by Conrad seconded by Harris the Council adjourned until 7:30 PV Monday February 18th,1929• City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of -the Council. President of the Council. A E. City Clerk .