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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1937-05-030 F1 �f (1, c c C, c- MINUTES City Hall, Monday, May 3rd, 1937 The regular meeting; of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Warner. Councilmen present: Warner, Morehouse, Talbert, Henrickson. Councilmen absent Chamness (Chamness arrived at 7:40 B.M.) Minutes On motion by Talbert seconded by Morehouse, Minutes of the Council for the month of April were approved as read. Chamness arrived At this time, 7:40 P.M., Councilman Chamness arrived. Election This being the date set for canvassing returns of the Special Returns Municipal Election held on Thursday, April 29th, 1937, the City Council proceeded to check the records of the election board. In checking these records the City Council discovered an error in the election board's posted notice of Consolidated Precinct "A". The election board's notice originally read Proposition No. 1 Yes - 79, No - 64.. Proposition No. 2 Yes -.78, No - 89. The corrected figures are as follows: Proposition No. 1 - Yes - 79, No - 78: Proposition No. 2 - Yes - 64, No 89. The error made by the election board being in the transfer of figures from the official talley list to the notice of "Result of votes cast." The results of the above named election are as follows: t Resolution No. 773 r PROPOSITIONS PRECINCTS TOTAL VOTES I A B C D "Shall the proposed YES 79 72 61 93 305 Charter of the City of Huntington Beach NO 78 47 74 67 266 be adopted?" 2 "Shall the proposed YES 64 48 41 79 �32 alternative providing for election of five Councilmen by Districts NO 89 62 79 71 301 be adopted The Clerk read Resolution No. 773 of the City Council declaring result of the above named election and, on motion by Chamness seconded by Morehouse, Resolution No. 773 was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Morehouse, Chamness, Talbert, Henrickson, Warner. NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT Councilmen: None. r 4. " Page 2 Ma - 1 . y 3, 937 Charter The Clerk read a certificate to be presented to the Assembly and Senate of the State of California, same to be accompanied by a copy of the proposed Charter of the City of Huntington Beach and, on motion by Henrickson seconded by Chamness, the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized and directed to 'sign same on behalf -of the City of Huntington Beach. Civic Dances The Clerk read a letter from William Hengoid, secretary proposed of the Civic Dance Committee, requesting permission to use Memorial Hall Friday nights as follows: June 18th, 25th, July 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, August 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, September 3rd, and loth for the purpose of conducting public dances. The matter was referred to the Building Committee, Talbert and Morehouse, to confer with the applicants relative to charges for use of.the hall and payment for any damages or loss of property during the time dances were being held. Report and recommendation to be made to the City Council at Its next meeting. H. B. Band The Clerk read a letter from Chas. G. Schuth, manager of the Huntington Beach band, requesting an appropriation of $250.00 for the following program't: Parade for trailer conven- tion May 29th, concert on beach May 30th, parade Decoration Day, May 31st, concert on beach June 6th.and for the purchase of a new bass drum. On motion by Chamness seconded by Henrick- son, the Council voted to appropriate the sum of $250.00 for the above named purposes. Application - The Clerk -read an application from Mrs. Margaret Coplin play groulid supervisor for position of play ground supervisor on the beach, same was - ordered filed and referred to the Beach and Pier Committee. Application The Clerk read application of Martha Lindstrom for the position of caretaker on the beach play ground. Same was ordered filed and referred to the Beach and Pier Committee. Orange County The Clerk read a letter from the Orange County Coast Coast Assn. Association requesting the City to increase its membership dues for the year 1937-1938 and, on motion by Henrickson seconded by Talbert, the Council voted to increase membership dues to the Orange County Coast Association to $50.00 for the year June 30th, 1937 to July`lst, 1938. Excelsior Union The Clerk presented and read a letter from the Excelsior High School Union High School of Norwalk thanking the Council for sending life guard Higgins to Norwalk to make a talk before the students of the high school. The letter was ordered filed. 0 J :7 , Page 3 - Minutes May 3, 1937. Trees The request of J. P. Howell to have trees removed from c � parking at 524 - llth Street was referred to the Superintendent of Streets and the Street Committee of the City Council to �^ investigate and report back at next meeting. Monthly reports On motion by Talbert seconded by Chamness, reports of the City'Treasurer, City Clerk, City Judge, Chief of Police, City c Engineer and Orange County Health Department were accepted and ordered f it ed. Application - The application of Chas. E. Scouller for position as special special police- man policeman at the crossing on Ocean Avenue was referred to the Chief c of Police and Police Committee of the City Council. Application - On motion by Talbert seconded by Henrickson, the application hotel of C. W. Cross to operate hotel at 1172 Main Street was approved. Ocean Ave- The Clerk read a. letter from the Chamber of Commerce and Garden Parking Club Committees,jointly, in which recommendations were made for the beautification of the parking along Ocean Avenue and, on motion by Talbert seconded by Chamness, the Superintendent of Streets was directed to proceed along lines recommended by the above named c' committees and to confer with the City Council from time to time - relative to cost of the project. fApplication The application of J. R. Kenyon to operate a popcorn vending denied c machine in the building at the end of the pier was denied, on motion by Chamness seconded by Henrickson. Contract - City Engineer Overmyer recommended that the Richfield Oil oil & grease r Company be awarded contract for furnishing the City with oils and grease for the year beginning May 1st, 1937 and, on motion by Henrickson seconded by Talbert, the bid of the Richfield Oil Company for furnishing the City with automotive oil and grease was r accepted and all other bids rejected. Legion Head- Engineer Overmyer submitted a written report to the effect quarters that he and the building committee had examined the Legion head- quarters in the Memorial Hall and estimated that the cost of repairing walls in the hall -way would be approximately $100.00 and, on motion by Talbert seconded -by Henrickson, the City Engi- neer was directed to proceed with the work as recommended immediately. Legion con- The Clerk read a request from the Joseph Rodman Post, P. E. � ventio-n Sheehan chairman, requesting an appropriation of $150.00 to defray a portion of the expenses of staging a Legion meeting during the month of July 1937 and, on motion by Talbert seconded by Henrickson, the Council voted to appropriate the sum of $125.00 for the above named purpose. 6 Page 4 - minutes May 3, 1937 Electric clock On motion by Chamness seconded by Morehouse, the application of Phil Benson to install electric clock at 11011F Main Street was approved. Neon Sign On motion by Henrickson seconded by Morehouse, the application of Phil Benson to install Neon sign at 1102 Main Street was approved. IYPA - Curbs & sidewalks Engineer Overmyer submitted a proposed application to the WPA for labor in repairing and repaving damaged.curbs and sidewalks. The letter stated that it will be necessary for the City to furnish all materials and that the cost will be approximately $1055.00. Following motion by Councilman Henrickson: "That the City Engineer is instructed to submit application.f or aid in the repair of sidewalks and curbs with- in the City; that the City Clerk be authorized to execute said application and the City Engineer be designated as its sponsor's agent". Motion seconded by Councilman Talbert, put and carried unanimously. Bid on Neon sign The bid of the Buxton Neon Sign Company for furnishing Neon at camp ground sign at the Municipal Camp Ground for the sum of $305.00.was taken under advisement until the meeting of the City Council May loth. Mosquitoes On motion by Henrickson seconded by Talbert, the Superin- tendent of Streets was directed to cooperate with the Orange County Health Department and furnish the necessary labor and material for treatment of stagnant pools of water where mosquitoes are likely to breed. Street grader On motion by Henrickson seconded by Talbert, the matter of purchasing a new street grader was referred to the Superintendent of Streets and the Street Committee to investigate and report City Attoy with their recommendations at the next meeting of the City Council. The Clerk read written applications of Harvey W. Platt and Geo. W. Bush for the position of City Attorney of the City of .Huntington Beach. The applications were ordered filed. 1 0 Beach Concession- On motion by Chamness seconded by Talbert., the City Clerk I Dwight Clapp was directed -to prepare .a contract with Dwight Clapp covering rentA of beach concession for a period of one year at an addition- % I al rental of 25::00... pe.r� year: above . the��.prece.ding year.; Demands On motion by Chamness seconded by Talbert, demands approved by the Finance Committee were ordered paid. • I Page 5 - Minutes May 3, 1937 Recess; At this time, 9:25 P.M., the Mayor declared a 15 minute,,_" recess. Council again called to order at 9:40 P.M. All members present. City Attey On motion by Chamness seconded by Talbert, the matter of employing a city attorney was deferred until next meeting of the c City Council. Hog Ranches Mayor Warner informed the Council that he had represented the City of Huntington Beach in a protest against hog ranches c in the vicinity of Talbert. Play -ground On motion by Henrickson seconded by Chamness, the City program Clerk was directed to write eight or more local organizations ,y asking that each organization appoint a committee of one to i meet with a committee of the City Council and form a play ground program for the coming season. The City Clerk was directed to confer with Mayor Warner before writing the various organizations. Beach super- On motion by Talbert seconded by Henrickson, Mayor Warner vision was made a committee of one to communicate with the various city a organizations in forming a plan for beach play ground supervision. j Camp ground On motion by Chamness seconded by Talbert, the Council f rates established a rate of 500 a day, $3.00 a week and $12.00 per month for each space occupied in the municipal camp ground. Ed Murphy - In accordance with recommendations of Street Superintendent � monthly pay roll Overmyer, the Council voted to transfer Ed Murphy from the hourly pay roll to the•monthly pay roll at a rate of $120.00 per month • effective May lst. This on motion by Chamness seconded by Talbert. I y Derrick at Councilman Morehouse asked if some action could not be taken 9th & Ocean to have a derrick at Ninth and Ocean and an old building on Ocean Avenue between Second and Third condemned and removed. After some i discussion with members of the Chamber of Commerce, the Council i decided that no immediate action could be taken but Councilman Talbert expressed his opinion that the derrick at Ninth and Ocean ` I would be removed by the owner in the near future. i On motion by Talbert seconded by Chamnegg, the Council adjourned until 7:30 P.M. Monday, May l0t'r-,19,37- -A 4AAA,/ 4 City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council. I T Mayor AA/ City Cl k. I