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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1936-08-034-91 r MINUTES City Hall, Monday August 3d, 1936 The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 P. M. By Mayor Warner. Councilmen present: Morehouse, Talbert, Henrickson, Warner. Councilmen absent-: Chamness. Minutes On motion by Henrickson seconded by Morehouse, Minutes for the month of July were approved as read. - 7:45 P•M•, Councilman Chamness arrived at this time. Bids on This being the date set for opening and examining bids for the improve - Frankfort St. ment of Frankfort Street, the City Clerk opened and read the following bids: E.L. Fleming, P 0 Box 109, Glendale, California, $8,496.00, bid �? accompanied by contract surety bond in the amount of $1500.00. C. R. Butterfield, 1401 No. Gaffey St. , San Pedro, California, 8 8,370.00, bid accompanied by certified check in the amount of 900.00. Hoagland Engineering and Construction Company, 502 First National Bank .Building, Long Beach, California, y$8., 485.00, bid accompanied by certified check'. in the amount of $980.00. Ansco Construction Company, Inc.,2725 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, California $8,240.00, bid accompanied by certified check in the amount of 4850.00. On motion by Talbert seconded by Henrickson, bids were referred to the City Engineer for checking and his recommendation. Live bait In the matter of contract between the City and C K. Morrison covering boat con- cession live bait boat concession, the City Attorney was directed to notify Mr. Morrison that the contract must be executed by him within the next week or the City.Council will proceed to cancel the same. Band The Clerk read a letter from the Huntington Beach band proposing to play August 9th, 30th and September 6th at the usual rate of $75.00 per performance and on motion by Henrickson seconded by Chamness', the Council appropriated the sum of ti$225 XO to be paid the band at the rate of $75.00 per concert August 9th and September 6th and 7th. 11onthly On motion by Chamness seconded by Talbert, monthly reports of the City reports Clerk, City Treasurer, City Engineer, City Judge and Chief of Police were accented and ordered filed. Chief of The application of Chief of Police Grant for vacation of two weeks Police - vacation beginning August 16th and the appointment of Officer Tinsley to act as chief daring his absence was read and on motion by Henrickson seconded by Talbert, the request was granted. Application On motion by Chamness seconded by Morehouse, the application of H. B. denied Gray to operate used car shop at 114 - 3rd Street was denied. W D Dilbeck The Clerk read a letter from W D. Dilbeck, 6305 Yucca Street, Los Angeles, claiming damages in the amount of $84.00 on account of having run into an excavation across Ocean Avenue on July 21st. The matter was referred to the Hoagland Engineering Company and the Clerk directed to so % inform the claimant. 92 . A Analysis of Engineer Overmyer submitted a report covering analysis of water at the water new well the well near the new sewage disposal plant. Same being satisfactory, on motion by Henrickson seconded by Chamness, the City Engineer was authorized to purchase and install a Fairbanks -Morse pumping plant as recommended by him in a previous letter. State gasoline project statement, Engineer Overmyer submitted a proposed budgeti covering expenditure moneys of State gasoline moneys during the year 1936-37 to the effect that all.moneys for the above period be deposited and held.for the improve- ment of Frankfort Street and, on motion by Talbert seconded by Hen- rickson, the recommendation was approved and the IJIayor and City Clerk authorized to sign the project statement and mail same to the State Highway Commissioner. Ray H Wolfe The Clerk read a letter from Ray H Wolfe of .Riverside making certain recommendations for improvement of the auto park. The Clerk_ was directed to acknowledge the letter and thank Mr. Wolfe for his suggestions. 0 B Marolf The Clerk read a letter from 0. B Marolf, General Delivery, Huntington Beach, proposing to purchase the surface rights of the two acre parcel of land formerly used as a dump ground at the easterly city limits. The Clerk was directed to acknowledge receipt of the letter and state that the Council has not considered selling the property but that Mr. Marolf may submit an offer. Underpasses - Mayor Warner recommended that the City Engineer contact the State Ocean Ave. Highway Department relative to underpasses along Ocean Avenue and, on motion by Henrickson seconded by Talbert, the matter was referred to the City Engineer and the Mayor was authorized to appoint some member of the City Council to assist the City Engineer in conferring with State Highway officials with a view of constructing underpasses especially at the intersection of Main Street and Ocean Avenue. Library Board Mayor Warner informed the Council that he had reappointed Mrs. Mae Jackson and Luther A. Arthur as members of the Library Board for a period of three years beginning July lst, 1936 and on motion by Talbert seconded by Henrickson, the action of the Mayor was ratified and approved. Buxton Neon On motion by Chamness seconded by Talbert, the Council voted to Sign Co. accept the proposal of the Buxton Neon Sign Company to maintain the Neon sign at Main and Ocean for a period of one year beginning J August 4th at a rate of $6.00 per month. Test at new sewage plant Engineer Overmyer reported that the new sewage treatment plant had been put'in operation under a test beginning this date and that he was of the opinion the test would prove satisfactory. 1 1 Y 1,10- `_JS 98 [1 IVieter Engineer Overmyer called attention of the Council to an agreement .with the Talbert Drainage District to install a meter at the new sewage plant outlet and stated that the meter would cost $295.00 and that the construction of a weir and weir box to cost $100.00 if installed by the Hoagland Engineering Company, and on motion by Talbert seconded by Warner, the matter was left with the Mayor and City Engineer with authority to proceed with installation according to their best judgment. L A Recrea- A letter from the Los Angeles Recreation Department inviting city tiona.l Dept. officials to meet with them August 6th for the purpose of making arrangements for a national meeting was read and referred to the Chairman of the beach and pier committee and city engineer to attend if convenient. Leave of On motion by Chamness seconded by Talbert, Councilman Henrickson absence .was granted a leave of absence from the State for a period of three weeks beginning August 9th. Demands 'On motion by Chamness seconded by Talbert, demands approved by the finance committee were ordered paid. j Recess At this time 9:00 P.P.I., the Council recessed for the purpose of going into executive session:. Council again called to order 9:25 P.M All members present. Lake Park Mayor Warner informed the Council that it would not be practical to move the toilets from 17th Street park to Lake park for the reason --� that they are now set in tile and concrete. Af ter some discussion it was decided to use the Circle park building and that the chief of police should protect pedestrians during the August 16th gathering in Lake park. Neon Sign On motion by Chamness seconded by Talbert, the application of Chas. Derigo to erect Neon sign at 421 Main Street was approved. Sidewalks Engineer Overmyer called the City Council's attention to the bad condition of a number of side -walks in the city. Attorney Overacker stated that in the event of an accident on account of bad side -walks, the City would probably be held liable for damages. The matter was referred to the City Engineer and City Attorney to make a check and an estimate of the cost of repairs. Frankfort St. Engineer Overmyer informed the Council that he had examined the bids Ansco Const. Co. for the improvement of Frankfort Street and that he recommended all bids be rejected except that of Ansco Construction Company and that their bid of $8,240.00 be accepted and the following motion by Talbert seconded by Chamness, that all bids for the improvement of Frankfort Street be rejected except that of Ansco Construction Company and that their bid in the amount of $8,240.00 be accepted and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute contract accordingly on behalf of the City. Motion put and carried unanimously. 49., 4 On motion by Henrickson seconded by Morehouse, the Clerk was authorized to return bonds and certified checks to the three unsuccessful bidders for the improvement of Frankfort Street. Townsend Club Councilman Chamness stated that there was to be a meeting of the Townsend Club on the beach front August 9th and after some discussion the City Engineer was directed to provide all avail- able tables and seats for the picnic. On motion by Henrickson seconded by Chamness, the Council adjourned until 8:00 P.M. Thursday August 6th, 1936. City Clerk an6 ex-officio Clerk of the City Council. M,,y o r ATTES C' City Clerk r' 1 LI r� 1 1