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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1938-04-18172 MINUTES City Hall, Monday, April 18th, 1938 Pursuant to adjournment of April llth, 1938, the City Council met and was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Warner. Councilmen present: Warner, Chamness, Talbert, Henrickson. (Councilman Morehouse arrived at 7:15 P.M.) Councilmen absent : None. Minutes The Clerk read Minutes of the City Council for April 4th and llth • and, on motion by Henrickson seconded by Talbert, same were approved as read. F. E. Bundy - Upon recommendation of Mayor Warner and on motion by Henrickson • trees seconded by Chamness, the request of F. E. Bundy to have trees removed from in front of his property on Orange Avenue was denied and the Street Department directed to trim the trees. • Geo. Reed - On motion by Talbert seconded by Chamness, the request of George trees Reed to have Pine trees removed from in front of 217 - 6th Street was denied. Lake Park Bldg. Mayor Warner informed the Council that a resolution for the re- gulation of activities in the Lake Park building had not yet been U prepared and recommended that the City Council prepare such a resolu- tion or an ordinance providing that three nights each week be left open for use of the general public, that no dances be allowed on Sundays and that the City employ a part time man to look after the building. W.P.A. Program " Mayor Warner stated that the W.P.A. supervisor had called on him and outlined a new program to be followed in the employment of W.P.A. A labor for the City. This, Mr. Warner stated he would turn over to the new Council. Waste water On motion by Chamness seconded by Talbert, Mr. Allen on Main Street v near Wesley was granted an additional week in which to connect his waste water line with the city line. Ocean Sport Councilman Chamness informed the Council that he had called on John Fishing Inc. A. McDonald, Secretary -treasurer of Ocean Sport Fishing, Inc., and that Mr. McDonald had informed him that his company did not intend to operate a fishing barge off Huntington Beach during this season, that Pair. McDonald declined to sign a release of contract and, on motion by Chamness seconded • by Henrickson, the City Clerk was authorized and directed to notify the Ocean Sport Fishing, Inc., to have an authorized representative appear before the City Council in the City Hall at 7:30 P.M. Monday, May 2nd, 1938 and show cause why their contract should not be revoked. Car for park The matter of a car for the use of the park manager was referred mgr. to the Streets and Parks Committee and the City Engineer. Page 2 - Minutes April 18, 1938 173 • Light post On motion by Henrickson seconded by Chamness, the release of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Mason on account of damage to light post on Ocean Avenue was ordered signed by the City Clerk, it being understood that the consideration for the release is to be $85.47 payable to the City on account of damages to light post. Brunzell & On motion by Councilman Talbert seconded by Councilman Chamness, the Jacobson City Clerk was authorized to write and inform Mr. K. A. Godwin, Acting Regional Director P.W.A., to the effect that it is agreeable with the City Council for Brunzell and Jacobson, contractors, to pay salaries and labor by personal checks. Motion put and carried unanimously. Demands On motion by Talbert seconded by Chamness, demands approved by the .� Finance Committee were ordered paid. <`' Resolution The Clerk read Resolution No. 793 accepting deed to certain property No . 793 and authorizing the recording of said deed. On motion by Chamness seconded by Henrickson, Resolution No. 793 was passed -and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Morehouse, Chamness, Warner, Henrickson, Talbert. NOES: Councilmen - none. ABSENT: Councilmen - none. Resolution The Clerk read Resolution No. 794 consenting to the sale of tax deed No.794 undivided interests of real property within the City of Huntington Beach, and, on motion by Talbert seconded by Henrickson, Resolution No. 794 was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Morehouse, Chamness, Henrickson, Warner, Talbert. NOES: Councilmen - none ABSENT: Councilmen - none. Change Order The Clerk read Change Order entitled Extra Order No. 4, Docket Calif. No.4 1167-DS, dated April 18, 1938 and, on motion by Councilman Chamness seconded by Councilman Talbert; Change Order No. 4 was accepted and approved. Motion put and carried unanimously. Transfer of On motion by Councilman Chamness seconded by Councilman Henrickson, the funds to PWA City Treasurer of Huntington Beach was authorized and directed to transfer the sum of $1,000.00 from the General funds to Construction P.W.A. 1167-DS. Motion put and carried unanimously. Ballots The hour_.of ,7.:30, P:M. having arrived, the City. Council proceeded to • canvassed - canvass the -results of the general municipal election and consolidated bond election_held in, the _ City: ,of _Huntington_ Beach, on -Tuesday., April 12, 1938• The returns from the four consolidated election.precincts-were canvassed;, absentee ba110ts were counted in the manner.required by law; the total absentee ballots were ten (10) and the -result of -such count was as follows: T. B. TALBERT� 9 ` M. M. McCALLEN � D. T. _TARB0X, 1 174 Page 3 - Minutes April 18, 1938. Proposition #1 Yes 9 Proposition #1 No 1 Total votes cast: 10 Resolution No, 795 Whereupon, the City Clerk presented and read Resolution No. Election 795 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 4-12-38 HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CANVASSING THE RETURNS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION AND THE CONSOLIDATED BOND ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY APRIL 12, 1938." On motion made by Councilman Henrickson seconded by Councilman Morehouse, Resolution No. 795 was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Morehouse, Chamness, Henrickson, Warner, Talbert. NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None. STATEMENT OF RESULT OF ELECTION 1. The whole number of votes`'cast in the City of Huntington Beach, including all absentee votes, is 1287. 2. The names of the persons voted for are T. B. TALBERT, M. 11. =, McCALLEN and D. T. TARBOX: and the proposition, designated as Propo- sition No. I, voted upon at said consolidated election was the following: "SHALL THE CITY OF' HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA, INCUR A BONDED DEBT OF $100,000.00, SUCH DEBT TO BEAR INTEREST AT THE RATE ` OF NOT TO EXCEED 5°o PER ANNUM TO BE PAID ANNUALLY FOR, THE FIRST YEAR AND SEMI-ANNUALLY THEREAFTER, FOR THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND COMPLETION OF A PUBLIC PARK AND PLAYGnOUND WITHIN SAID CITY, TOGETHER WITH SUCH EQUIPMENT AND APPURTENANCES AS IdlAY BE NECESSARY OR CONVEN- IENT TO THE USE THEREOF P 3.. The offices to be filled, for which each person named above was a candidate, were as follows: Councilman Four Year Term Councilman Four Year Term 4. The number of votes given at each precinct to each such person above named, was as follows: Vote by Precincts Consol. Consol. Consol. Consol. Absentee Vot.Pre- Vot.P-re- Vot.Pre- Vot. cinct A. cinct B. cinct C. Precinct D T. B. TALBERT 207 136 187 214 9 M. M. McCALLEN 280 236 295 275 8 D. T. TARBOX 120 123 143 n6 1 The number of votes given at each precinct for and against said Pro - Proposition position No. I hereinabove stated was as follows: Consolidated Voting Precinct A Consolidated Voting Precinct B. Consolidated Voting Precinct C. Consolidated Voting Precinct D. _ Absentee Vote Proposition No.I Yes 216 195 218 221 9 Proposition No. I No. 93 - 75 102 99 1 w 11� Page 4, Minutes April 19, 1938. Q.: 5. The total number of votes given in the City to each of such persons, including absentee votes, was as follows: T. B. TALBERT 75 M. M. MCCALLEN 109 D. T. TARBOX 503 and the total number of votes given in said city for and against said Proposition No. I hereinabove recited, including absentee votes, were as follows; Proposition No. I Yes 859 Proposition No. I No 369 Mayor Following motion by Councilman Henrickson: "That the members,of Warner the City Council express their appreciation for the faithful and efficient services of Mayor Warner during his administration." Motion seconded by Councilman Chamness, put and carried unanimously. On motion by Talbert seconded by Chamness, the Council adjourned. ATTEST• • ity 3 erk 1 01 11 1`6 MINUTES Mayor - M. M. McCallen Retiring Mayor Warner Resolution City Hall, 8:30 P.M. Monday, April 18, 1938 This being the time set for installing the newly elected members of the City Council, the City Clerk administered the oath of office to the following: M. M. McCallen, City Councilman T. B. Talbert, City Councilman whereupon, the two newly elected Councilmen together with Council- man Henrickson, Morehouse and Chamness took their seats around the council table. The Clerk then called the meeting to order and announced the first order of business would be the election of a mayor to serve during the ensuing two years. Councilman Talbert nominated M. M. McCallen; Lhe nomination was seconded by Councilman Morehouse. There being no other names submitted, the nominations were ordered closed and, on motion by Talbert seconded by Morehouse, the Clerk was directed to cast unanimous ballot for the Council for Council- man McCallen as Mayor and president of the Council for the ensuing two years. Retiring Mayor Warner presented incoming Mayor McCallen with the gavel and informed the incoming Mayor, the City Council and those present that it had been a pleasure for him to occupy the chair of the Mayor for the past two years and that in leaving the office his best wishes were for the success of the new Mayor and City Council and the best interests of the City of Huntington Beach. This was followed by talks given by the new Mayor, D. T. Tarbox and members of the City Council. On motion by Councilman Talbert seconded by Councilman Chamness, the following resolution was passed and adopted: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the citizens and tax payers of the City of Huntington Beach in general, and the City Council in particular have been especially fortunate in having Willis H. Warner as its Mayor and City Councilman during the past two years, and WHEREAS, the present Mayor and newly organized City Council are desirous of giving full credit to retiring Mayor Willis H. Warner for his efficient and,economical management during his term of office. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Council express their appreciation to former Mayor Warner and that this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the' City Council and a copy of same be delivered to Mr. Warner. PASSED AND ADOPTED this the 18th day of April, 1938. M. M. McCallen Mayor C 1 1 ATTEST: C. R. Furr City Clerk • • 6 • 0 177 There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by Talbert seconded by Henrickson, the Council adjourned until 7:30 P.11., Monday, April 25th,,1938. ity Clerk and ex-officio_Ulerk of the City Council. ATTEST City Clerk