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Home My WebLink About1937-01-04MINUTES F Minute s At•t t ys Graves & Burke P-J�1 WPA Projects - funds for. City Hall, Monday January 4th, 1937• The regular meeting.of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Warner. Councilmen present: Warner, Morehouse, Henrickson, Chamness. Councilmen absent : Talbert. (Councilman Talbert arrived at 7:45 P.M.) On motion by Morehouse seconded by,Henrickson, Minutes for the month of December were annroved as read. The Clerk read a letter from the League of California Municipalities to the effect that Attorneys Graves and Burke are to represent the cities and League of Municipalities during the present session of the Legislature. The communication was ordered filed. The Clerk read a letter from the League of !California.; Municipalities calling attention to a resolution which it was claimed had been passed by other cities asking that the government continue to furnish funds for WPA projects already underway. The lette.r requested that the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach pass a similar resolution. The letter was ordered filed for - further study. Impo of beach City Engineer Overmyer presented an estimate and plans for campground the improvement of the beach camp grounds, total cost $1,391.05 for labor and material, the work consisting of the construction of picket fence, four picnic tables, two.outdoor stoves and additional electric G service and, on motion by Henrickson seconded by Chamness, the engineer was directed to proceed with the work as per plans submitted to the Council. Damage to Engineer Overmyer called the Council's attention to damage Mun. pier of the municipal pier caused during the recent storm and submitted an estimate of $185.00 for repairing girder and the replacement of lighting fixtures; repairs to be made by the Gunite method. He also recommended that some additional repairs be made at the same time. Mayor Warner called attention to the insurance held by the City to• cover damages in excess of $100.00 and stated that he had taken the matter up with the insurance people and, on motion by Henrickson seconded by Talbert, the City Engineer was authorized and directed to proceed with the repairs to the pier in accordance with his recommendations, it being understood that bill would be rendered the insurance company in accordance with the terms of the insurance policy. Agreement - The Clerk presented and read an agreement between the City Montgomery of Huntington Beach and J. W. Montgomery, the City leasing to the rlatter pier building located on T-4 municipal pier for a period of Page 2, Minutes Jan.4, 1937. five years beginning January 4th, 1937 and, on motion by Chamness seconded by Henrickson, the Mayor and City Clerk were J authorized to execute same on behalf of the City. Beach Pavilion The Clerk read a letter from A• D• Wilder, State Director of PWA, to the effect that plans and specifications for the construction of the beach pavilion were being returned 1 and that it would not be possible -at this time for the govern- ment to make an allotment for any portion of the cost of the construction of the pavilion. The letter was ordered filed. Palm Tree The request of the Salem Oil Company for permission to remove a small Palm tree at 14th and Olive was granted. Crossing at Engineer Overmyer submitted a written report to the Hartford effect that he had met with officials of the Pacific Electric Railway Company and the California Railroad Commission relative ° to the opening of a crossing across the Pacific Electric tracks at Hartford Street; that the cost for the installation of National Lock Co. Anti -picketing Ord. recommended electric signals and paving would amount to approximately 3000.00. The matter was ordered dropped on account of excessive cost. The Clerk read a letter from Engineer Overmyer stating that the National Lock Company had proposed to install locks on beach toilets at a cost of $55.00 each and. to accept in payment 50% of the revenue until the locks are paid for after which time they would beco,,ne the property of the City. The matter was held over pending further investigation of the engineer and he was instructed to make inquiry of other beach cities as to whether or not locks were satisfactory. The Clerk read a letter from the Orange County,Grand Jury recommending that the city pass an anti -picketing ordinance similar to that passed by the County. On motion by Henrickson seconded by 'Talbert, the City Attorney was directed to prepare such an ordinance and present it at next meeting of the City Council. Monthly Reports On motion by Chamness seconded by Talbert, monthly reports of the City Clerk, City Treasurer, City Judge, Building Inspector and Chief of Police were accepted and ordered filed. Renewal of Lease- The request of James De Guelle for renewal of lease covering DeGuelle concession at the end of municipal pier was referred to the Beach and Pier Committee, Councilman Chamness chairman. House trailers The matter of framing an ordinance prohibiting the parking of trailers on Ocean Avenue and other streets of the city was referred to the City Attorney and Chief of Police. j 0 D 0 a D Page 3, Minutes Jan.4, 1937, Release from agreement The Clerk read an agreement between the City and C. K. Morrison releasing both parties from an agreement dated March lst, 1936 covering lease to operate a live bait boat, the lease of a building located on T-4 of the pier known as Building No. 5 and, on motion by Henrickson seconded by Chamness, the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. C Tax Deed On motion by Henrickson seconded by Chamness, the Council property voted to consider the matter of purchasing tax deed p g property from the State for city purposes, lots being considered are as follows: 33 - 35 - 37 - 39 in Block 813, 51 and 52 in Block 910, 12 - 14 - 16 and 18 in Block 812 and 8 - 9 and 10 in Block 812, all in Wesley Park tract. Mayor Warner stated that he had discussed this matter with County officials and would investigate further as to the procedure necessary. Demands On motion by Chamness seconded by Talbert, demands ap- 0 -- proved by the Finance Committee were ordered paid. Fruit & Vegetable Councilman Henrickson stated that fruit and vegetable stands stands in Huntington Beach were not being operated in accordance G with ordinances. This was referred to the Chief of Police with -. instructions to confer with the health officers. Lights on Councilman Henrickson recommended that the red lights on Ocean Ave. p the ocean side of Ocean Avenue be continued for the reason that this might reduce accidents in the future. The Council agreed to try.the plan at least for a month or so. Subway at Ocean Ave. Councilman Morehouse stated that he and Engineer Overmyer & Main proposed had been investigating the feasibility of constructing a subway on Ocean Avenue at the intersection of retain Street and that they had come to the conclusion that the project would be practical and the total cost would be approximately $12,000.00, 50% would be born by the State, 25% by the County and 25% by the City. On motion by Talbert seconded by Henrickson, the City Engineer was 6-J.-I-; directed to take the matter up with the State Highway Commission - and the Board of Supervisors and submit a report to the Council. De-I,rick unsafe Engineer Overmyer informed the Council that derrick on Lots 1-2-3 - and 4, Block 109, had been posted as unsafe, also that registered notices had been sent the land owner and the' -record owner of the derrick. No action was taken by the Council. Dogs Chief of Police Grant informed the Council that Nevmort Beach and Laguna Beach had signed up with the County in an agree- ment to enforce dog license tax. 22 Page-4, Minutes Jan. 4, 1937. Helmets for Fire Dent. Fire Chief Sargent asked the Council to give him permission to purchase fifteen helmets for the Fire Depart ment at a cost of $115.00 and, on motion by Talbert seconded by Chamness, the Fire Chief was authorized to make the purchase. On motion by Chamness seconded by Henrickson, the Council adjourned until 7:30 P.M. Monday 0anuary 18th, 1937. A City Clerk . City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council. •i 0 2 4J .�� ZZwas- Mayor MINUTES City Hall, 7:30 P.M.,Monday, January 18,1937 Pursuant to adjournment of -January 4th, 1937, there being no quorum present, Mayor Warner adjourned the meeting to Wednesday, January 20th, 1937, at -7-:.30 P:-M- ATT : ity Clerk C.-R. Furr, City Clerk and Ex-officio Clerk of the City ouncil. BY: �,/ 6 Deputy Mayor 0