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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1937-02-09MINUTES City Hall, Tuesday February 9th, 1937. Pursuant to adjournment of February lst, the City Council met and was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Warner. Councilmen present: Morehouse, Chamness, Talbert,Henrickson,Warner. Councilmen absent : None. Applications The Clerk read the following applications signed by D.R. Tower: Application for exclusive bait concession on the end of the municipal pier. Application for exclusive franchise to operate off Huntington Beach pier one or more projects with one or more shore boat services. Application for exclusive franchise to operate off Huntington Beach pier one or more live bait boats. On motion by Talbert seconded by i�enrickson; the applications were referred to the beach and pier committee to investigate and report back to the Council. Folders for The request of -the Chamber of Commerce for, funds and per- C. of C. mission to order the printing of ten thousand folders at a total cost of $226.00 was read by the Clerk and, on motion by Chamness seconded by Talbert, the Council voted to appropriate the sum called for. C>'of C. A written request of the Chamber of Commerce for permission to meet with the beach and pier committee of the Council to discuss the fishing situation on the municipal pier was referred to the beach and pier committee and the Clerk directed to so notify the Chamber of Commerce. Drainage The Clerk read a letter from the Chamber of Commerce calling attention to lack of adequate drainage in the vicinity of 13th- Street and Orange Avenue. The matter was discussed at some length by the City Council and the following motion was made by Talbert: "That the City Engineer prepare preliminary estimate and plans covering drainage of Ocean Avenue, drainage of 13th Street, Ocean to Orange and Orange Avenue to Lake, also drainage of east side district from Clay street to the ocean along Alabama Avenue". Motion seconded by Henrickson, put and carried. The City Engineer was also directed to make inquiry relative to securing WPA labor on the above named project. K D i 1 I Page 2,. Feb. 9, 1937. Dangerous The Clerk read a letter from the Chamber of Commerce calling Crossing attention to the dangerous crossings at 17th and Orange and at Wesley and Main. On motion by Henrickson seconded by Talbert, the Chief of Police was directed to order illuminated stop signs for � I the Inter-sactions 'at Orange and 17th and Wesley and Main. Signs A. to be ordered installed by the Automobile Club of Southern r California. PWA The Clerk read a letter from A. D. Wilder, Acting State Director of the PWA, requesting information concerning the Cityls finances before proceeding with the beach pavilion. The Clerk L was instructed to furnish the necessary information. Beach Pay. Councilman Talbert informed the Council that he had gone into the matter of the City's application for funds to assist in building the beach pavilion while he was in Washington. Mr. Talbert stated that the matter had not been closed but was being held pending further funds to be authorized by the present Congress. Clerk excused At this time, 8:30 p.m., the Clerk of the Council asked to be excused and that H4elen N. Newland, deputy, would act as clerk of the Council for the remainder of the meeting. The request was granted. A? -)placation approved - On motion by Henrickson, seconded by Morehouse, application of �I hotel Mrs. Z.E.1'Marling for license to operate hotel at 307 Main Street, �. was approved. Application approved On motion by Henrickson, seconded by Talbert, application of Edward Woith for license to operate lunch room at 213 Main Street, f was approved. Application Application of Mrs. Henry E. Talbert for license to operate aoiDroved- hotel hotel at 2282 Main Street was approved, on motion by Chamness, I seconded by Henrickson. Seed ,for The Clerk read a letter from the Huntington Beach Garden Club pa.rkings expressing appreciation for donation of seed to improve parkings and vacant lots. Engineer Overmyer informed the Council that he had looked into the matter as handled in Santa Ana, and found.that the seeds were furnished by the 'Chamber of Commerce of that City, c, and that the City did not donate the seeds or other help. The City Engineer was instructed to disc and plant wild flower seeds in first parking on Main Street. The City Clerk was instructed to c notify the Beautification Committee of the Chamber of Commerce that r- this was being done, but that the City was not financiAlly in i position to help further. Tax deeded Upon motion by Chamness, seconded by Henrickson, the City ac- lots cepted proposition to purchase certain tax deeded lots, and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to sign the agreement. X t. ER Page 3, Minutes Feb. 9, 1937. Trailer The Clerk read ordinance reL;ulating trailers. Mr. 0. B. regulations Hitterdale addressed the Council favoring regulations of trailers less stringent than in the City of Long Beach. Mr. Gallienne, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, asked for copy of proposed ordinance for discussion at meeting of Commercial Secretaries of California to be held in Stockton j within a day or so, he to report findings to the Council. i Wesley Ave. - Engineer Overmyer called attention to rabid deterioration paving of Wesley Avenue, easterly, due to surface water. No action taken. I Mr. De Guelle- Councilman Chamness of Beach and Pier Committee, reported ' � lease it impossible to partition sun y p� parlor on pier as requested b Mr. J De Guelle for protection of his property in concession in building.. i The matter of protection of his property was to be given further consideration. On motion by Chamness, seconded by iienrickson the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to sign agreement with Mr. De Guelle for concession for three years as per his request. Adjournment was made until 7:30 p.m., Monday February 15th, 1937, on motion by `,Henrickson, seconded by Chamness. r : � @ 7 '!V City lerk MINUTES = 0 - /R&� City C erk and Ex=officio Clerk of the City Council. Deputy nity Clerk City Hall, Monday, Feb.15th,1937. Pursuant to adjournment of February 9th, Councilman Morehouse and the Clerk appeared at the council chamber at 7:30 p.m. There being no quorum present, the Clerk adjourned the meeting until 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 17th, 1937. 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