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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1935-04-01-L1 MINUTES City Hall, Monday April 1st, 1935 The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor -•Talbert at 7:30 P.M. Monday April lst, 1935• Councilmen present: Marion,Chamness,Tovatt,Warner,Talbert. Councilmen absent : None. Minutes On motion by Tovatt seconded by Chamness, Minutes for the month of March were aPP roved 'as read. Site purchased ;- The committee on investigation for the proposed purchase of for.sewage disposal 44.36 acres for sewage -disposal site and other city purposes plant recommended that the purchase.be made aid, oA motion by Warner seconded by Chamness, the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to 1 'f execute all escrow instructions for the purchase of 44.36 acres at a price not to exceed $3750.00, property to be clear of all y incumbrancese Bait & Tackle \ The Clerk read a petition signed by approximately sixty stand citizens asking the Council to issue a permit to Harry Robinson Jr. to operate a bait and tackle stand on the municipal pier. The petition was ordered filed. C. of C. On motion by Warner seconded by Marion, the request of the Chamber of Commerce for an appropriation of $300.00 to defray expens,eL, of printing five thousand folders was referred to the Music and Promotion committee for its recommendation at next meeting. License The application of Mrs. Sadie Lo.ftis for license to operate lunch room at 120 fain Street was approved, on motion'by Marion seconded by Tovatt. 'l Reso. #723 The Clerk presented and read Resolution #723 memorializing Congress to adopt the Townsend plan of Old Age Pension and, on motion by Chamness seconded by Tovatt, Resolution•#723 was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Marion, Chamness, Tovatt, Talbert, Warner. NOES: None ABSENT: None. Monthly reports The Clerk read monthly reports of the City Treasurer, City Clerk, Building Inspector, Superintendent of Streets, Chief bf Police and City Judge and, on motion by Warner seconded by Marion, same were accepted and ordered filed. Beach The application of Dwight K. Clapp for a renewal of lease Concession.,: on beach concession in the life guard tower was referred to the City Attorney with instructions to prepare lease, on motion by Chamness seconded by Warner. Flre"works The.Clerk read a letter from the Business Men's Association Ordinance relative to fireworks ordinance which was ordered filed. 369 ,y Asks for refund . The request of the Huntington Beach Company for refund of Ord. 383 Surety Bond taxes covering the first installment of 1934-35 taxes on a portion of the new postoff ice site was referred to the City attorney for his opinion. Ordinance #383 relative to surety bonds of city employees was given its first reading at this time. On motion by Marion seconded by Chamness, the surety bond ._of J.H Pryprl plumbing contractor; was accepted and ordered filed. Play ground Councilman Warner, chairman of the committee on supervised recreation.sponsored by the SERA, informed the Council that the matter was being taken up with committees of:the Chamber of Commerce, City Council, P T.A., Woman's Club, American Legion and Legion Auxiliary. Mr. Warner stated that it was estimated that about two hundred dollars would be required for the purchase of play ground equipment on the beach and, on motion by Chamness seconded r by Tovatt, the City Council agreed to appropriate a sum not in excess of $206.00 for the purchase and installation of beach play ground equipment. RAtebi Councilman Chamness recommended that rates for use of the camp ground city camp ground be as follows: 500 per day.; $2.50 per week; $10.00 per month and an additional charge of 250 per day where ' electrical equipment is used. On motion by Warner seconded by Tovatt, the recommendation and rates were adopted. 2 new On motion by Marion seconded by Warner, the recommendation motorcycles of Chief Gelzer for the purchase of two new motorcycles at a net cost of $320.00 was accepted and the Chief authorized to place an _order for same. - Police Dept. After some discussion relative to the necessity of employing an extra man in the Police Department during the 42 months vacation period, on motion by Warner seconded by Chamness, the request was denied. St. crossing Engineer Overmyer stated that he was not ready at this time east to west side to report on the proposed street crossing from the east side to west side business district. .Mr. Hickerson :Bob Hickerson addressed the Council and recommended that representatives of the City go to Sacramento and oppose AB #686 which,.if passed, threatened to greatly endanger,the interest of the town lot operators. Mr. Hickerson presented the Council with a copy of the proposed measure. Demands On motion by Tovatt seconded by Chamness, demands approved by the finance committee were ordered paid. 37® Lighting Councilman Warner, chairman of the committee on street lighting informed the council that he had made an investigation of the new proposed contract offered by the Edison Company on a flat price and recommended that street lights be.increased to the extent of approximately 150 lights and.that special attention be given increased lighting along the business section of Main Street. Councilman Warner was asked to make further investigation and report at next meeting. Tide land Mayor Talbert informed the Council that the tide land lease lease bill bill was slated to come up before the legislative committee in Sacramento at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday April 3rd and recommended that the City Attorney and all members of the City Council be on hand in Sacramento at that time. City Attorney Overacker urged the Council to be present and also to employ the services of some legal advisor familiar with state legislation. Councilman Chamness stated that he believed members of the Council should interest themselves by attending the session and that the city be represented by an attorney. Recess At this time 9:50 P.M the Mayor declared a recess to go � into executive session. �) Council again called to order at 11:40 P.M., all council- men being present. Voted to attend On motion b Marion seconded b Chamness the Council voted legislative y y session to attend the legislative session Wednesday., April 3rd and as much longer as seemed advisable and that they be accompanied by the City Attorney and that an allowance of $75.00 expense, account be made to the City Attorney and each of the council attending. Attly Geo. B. On motion by Tovatt seconded by Marion, the Council voted to Bush employ George B. Bush as special council to investigate and act with the Council in the matter of pending legislation covering tide land drilling. motion put and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Marion, Chamness, Tovatt, Talbert. NOES: Councilman Darner ABSENT: None. JDemands On motion by Tovatt seconde.d.by Chamness, demands in the amount of $75.00 each made to the following were ordered paid: T.B.Talbert, John H Marion, L.S.Chamness, W. H. Warner and Ray H. Overacker, same to be used to cover expense on the trip to Sacramento.. On motion by Chamness seconded b vatt, e uhcil adjourned until 7:30 P.M Monday April 8th, 19 City Clerk & ex' officio Clerk of the City Council.' Mayor A Ci e k f, 1 y 1