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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1936-10-05• MINUTES . n . E City Hall, Monday October 5th, 1936. The regular meeting of the City*Council was called to order at 7:30 P.' M- by the City Clerk. Councilmen present: Morehouse,Chamness,-Talbert, Henrickson. Councilmen absent : Warner. Talbert - On motion by Chamness seconded by Henrickson, Councilman T. B. Mayor pro-tem Talbert was appointed Mayor pro-tem. Minutes On motion by Chamness seconded by Henrickson, Minutes for the month of September were approved as read. Monthly The Clerk read reports of the City Treasurer, City Clerk, City Reports Engineer, Chief of Police, City Judge and an annual report from the Chief Life Guard and, on motion by Henrickson seconded by Chamness, the reports were accepted and ordered filed. Application On motion by Chamness seconded by Morehouse, the application of for license Mrs. C. H. Manley for license to operate hotel at 804 Ocean Avenue, Huntington Inn, was approved1.' Application On motion by Morehouse seconded by Chamness, the application of approved S. W. Trimble for permission to install water heater for emulsifying oil on Lots 22 and 24, Block 515, was approved. Piano Councilman Morehouse informed the Council that he and the City Clerk had contacted a number of music.houses and that they had purchased a new piano which exceeded slightly the budget allowance and, on motion by Henrickson seconded by Chamness, the Council voted to allow the balance for the piano as purchased. Demands On motion by Chamness seconded by Henrickson, demands approved by 1. the Finance Committee were ordered paid. Surety On motion by Chamness seconded by Henrickson, the surety bond of Bond Bayard Butcher, City Treasurer, was approved on condition that Mr. Butcher • sign the bond and that the affidavit be dated and on motion by Henrickson seconded by Chamness, the Mayor was authorized to sign the cancellation of the old bond for City Treasurer Bayard Butcher as soon as the new bond has been completed and accepted. WPA - Following motion by Councilman Chamness: "That the City Engineer Casting pool be instructed to submit an application to the WPA for aid in the const- ruction of a fly casting pool, together with certain.additional improve- ments in Lake Park as per plans of the City Engineer; that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute said application and the City Engineer be designated as it's sponsor's agent". Mdt16n,seconded by Councilman",... Henrickson, put and carried unanimously. 0 12 Page 2 Minutes O1 6. M i to bet- 5, 93 WPA - Ocean front & The following motion by Councilman Chamness: "That the City Tent city Engineer be instructed to submit an application to the WPA for aid for certain improvements in Ocean Front Park and Tent City as per plans of City Engineer; that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute said application and the City Engineer be designated as its sponsor's agent. Golf Course Councilman Morehouse informed the Council that he had made an investigation relative to the needs of the local golf course and stated that he was informed that they needed new parts for a mower which would cost approximately $300.00, traveling sprinkler $125.00, seed and fertilizer $75.00. After some discussion by the Council, it was decided that the City needed similar equipment for its parks and, on motion by Henrickson seconded by Chamness, the Streets and Parks Committees were authorized to purchase the above named equip- ment and whenever found convenient to loan same to the golf club for the improvement of its course. Oil in sewer Councilman Renrickson informed the Council that discoveries had been made where oil companies were running oil into the sewer, that one of the guilty parties had been brought into the City Court and released with a rather low fine. Councilman Henrickson re- commended that on account of the seriousness of the offense that the matter should be taken up with the City Judge. The matter was referred to the Mayor. Bees Councilman Chamness informed the Council that there had been a number of complaints on the east side on account of honey bees. No action was taken by the Council. PWA - Beach Councilman Chamness reported to the Council that he and the pavilion City Engineer had visited PWA Headquarters in Los Angeles and discussed the matter of the proposed beach pavilion; that it was his impression that money was being allotted for projects only which could be started within 21 days but that in the.event the City wished to proceed with its beach pavilion, it would be necessary to submit to the PWA detailed plans and specifications. Architects Councilman Chamness stated that the firm of Walker & Eisen, agrees.--td ,fu:rnish.-.the_:_niece--ssary,'detailed.--plaris°..aridi-cat ons a}t• ;a �c,os?t ;:no:.�, .:to ; exce:e:c� = �7�00: 00;�� : � _ . .4 - _ - .. �'� . - - > FThan Eisen{,. architetcts::for: �,tYiez..City r�be�iautho.riz:e:dand �:dre:e:te.d..�to r preparex d'etAliled' -�Dlarfs undi ..spedi=fi'cations{ fbr.the proposed beach pavilion; that detailed plans and specifications be submitted to the PWA in the near future and that a certified copy of the motion r 1 4 1 0 Page.3, Minutes Oct.5, 1936. be furnished the PWA and Architects Walker & Eisen". Motion seconded by Councilman Chamness, put and carried unanimously. Garbage Councilman Henrickson called attention to the careless condition cans in which garbage cans were being handled in the alleys. The matter was referred to the City Clerk who was directed to write the Health Depart- ment and call attention to same. On motion by Renrickson seconded by Chamness, Council adjourned until 7:30 P.M., Monday October 19th, 1936. City Clerk and Ex-officio Clerk Y • of the City Council. Mayor pro-tem ATTEST• City Clerk.