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City Hall, Tuesday June 12, 1934.
Pursuant to adjournment of June 4th, the City Council
met and was called to order by Mayor Talbert.
Councilmen present: Talbert,Chamness,Warner, Tovatt.
Councilmen absent Marion.
Adv® On motion by Warner seconded by Chamness, the request of
the Huntington Beach News for the City to run a one page ad-
vertisement in the June 28th special edition was denied.
Abatement of This being the day set for hearing objections to the City.
Weeds Council's resolution ordering the abatement of the weed nuisance,
the Clerk informed.,the Council that no protests had been_
received, and on motion by Tovatt seconded by Chamness, the
Superintendent of Streets was authorized and directed to abate
the weed nuisance.
Councilman Marion arrived at this time, 8:00 P. M.
Fire Works The matter of selling fire works July 4th was discussed
by the members of the Council. Chief of Police Gelzer stated
that if fire works were sold within the City, it was almost
impossible to prevent them being discharged on the pier and Main
Street sections. On motion by Chamness seconded by Tovatt,'the
.City Attorney and City Clerk were directed to prepare and post
notices to the effect that the ordinance covering the shooting
of firecrackers will be strictly enforced.
On motion by Warner seconded by Chamness, the Joseph
Rodman Post and the Windsor Club were given permission to sell
firecrackers beginning June 30th. r
The Clerk was directed to request merchants not to begin
the selling of fire works before June 30th.
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Golf Course City Attorney Overacker informed the Council that Manager
Lawshe of the Huntington Beach Company wished the City to cancel
its lease -agreement covering the golf course. Mr. Stricklin,
owner of the golf course, stated that he had been trying for
sometime to get a club house for the club but was unable to secure
additional ground leaseso long as the City held the lease to the
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golf course, and on motion by Warner seconded by Chamness, the
City Attorney was directed to prepare a cancellation of the City's
lease and. a bill of sale transferring the personal property to
Oscar Stricklin, operator of the golf course.
Adv® Mr. Woods representing the Newport Harbor Publishing Company
addressed the Council and asked that the City appropriate $200.00
for advertising space in the August 15th edition of his paper.
On motion by Tovatt seconded by Chamness, the request was denied.
Milroy oil Co.
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The matter of the case in connection with the Milroy Oil Company
was discussed at length. City Attorney Overacker informed the Council
that it would be necessary for the City to receive.a reasonable
consideration in the event it deeded its interest back to the land
owners. Councilman Marion expressed the opinion that a one per cent
land owners royalty in this property was worth at the present
approximately $500.00. Attorney Overacker in estimating the City'-s
interest based on Mr. Marion's valuation stated that the City's
portion would be approximately $90.00 for its one per cent of
eighteen per cent land owners royalty, and on motion by Marion
seconded by Tovatt, the City Attorney was directed to prepare a
resolution and deed reconveying the City's interest to the original
land owners and present same at next meeting of the City Council
and that'the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign
same on behalf of the City. Motion put and carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmen Marion,Chamness, Warner,Tovatt,Talbert.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
Councilman Chamness asked the City Attorney if he thought there
would be a.probability of the attorneys claiming damages against the
City in the event the above named property was reconveyed. Attorney
Overacker stated that it was his opinion no damages coul(l be recovered.
• Budget The matter of the Chamber of Commerce°s budget was discussed by
C. of C. the Council, and on motion by Chamness seconded by Tovatt, it was
referred to the Finance Committee;for its report at next meeting.
Volunteer Fire On motion by Chamness seconded by Warner, the request of the
Dept. Volunteer Fire Department for the sum of $75.00 to purchase uniforms
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License 8rd. On motion by.Marion seconded by Tovatt, the City Attorney and
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Chief of Policewere directed to proceed to enforce the license
ordinance covering business and derrick delinquent licenses.
The application of A. H. Johnson for position of operating the
street roller was referred to the Superintendent of Streets.
Fish Market On motion by Marion seconded by Chamness, the application of
Chas. B Tipton to operate a fish market at Concession #1, beach
pavillion was approved.
T The Clerk read a letter from Chief of Police Gelzer requesting
Special officers
July 4th permission to appoint.ten special officers,16 hours each, on July
4th, each to receive $6.00 for their services, also to appoint six
boys to officiate in handling the traffic that day, the boys to re—
ceive a salary of $2.50 each for their services, and on motion by
Tovatt seconded by Marion, the request was granted.
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Ord.#374_
let Pending
Extra -fire
drills
Increase in
salary -
Gene "Belshe
Demands
Reflectors
The Clerk gave Ordinance ,#374, amendment to the tax ordinance,
its first reading at this time.
On motion by Chamness seconded by Tovatt, the Fire Chief was
authorized to hold one extra fire drill for each of the months of
July and August..
Upon the recommendation of Chief Sargent, the salary of Gene
Belshe was increased to $145.00 per month beginning June 15th, on
motion by Marion seconded by Chamness.
1. On motion by Marion seconded by Tovatt, the request of Chief
Sargent for permission to purchase a hose shoe at a cost of $100.00
was granted.
On motion by Tovatt seconded by Chamness, demands approved by
the Finance Committee were ordered paid.
Chief Gelzer informed the Council that reflectors to be
installed on Ocean Avenue had been ordered from the Automobile Club.
Lamp Contract A motion by Warner seconded by Chamness that lamp contract be
awarded to R. E. McIntosh for the ensuing year was lost by the
following vote:
AYES: Chamness, Warner
NOES: Marion, Tovatt, Talbert.
On motion by Chamness seconded by Marion, the street lamp contract
was awarded to Bales Electric Company for the ensuing year by the follow-
ing vote:
AYES: Marion,Chamness,Warner,Tovatt,Talbert.
NOES: None.*
On motion by Warner seconded by Marion, Council adjourned until
7:30 P.M -.June 26th, 1934.
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