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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1938-09-26MINUTES', Frankfort Street crossing Hartford Street crossing Taxicab Ambulance Service City Hall, Monday, September 26,1938 o Pursuant to adjournment of September 20th, the City Council met and was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor McCallen. Councilmen present: Morehouse, Chamness, Talbert, McCallen. Councilmen absent: Henrickson. The Clerk read California Railroad Commission decision No,. 31285 1 0 granting the City permission to open crossing across the Pacific Electric right-of-way on the new Frankfort Street cut-off. The decision was ordered filed. 3 The Clerk read California Railroad Commission decision No. 31286 authorizing the City of Huntington Beach to construct Hartford Street crossing across the Pacific Electric right-of-way and, on motion by Talbert seconded by Chamness, the City Engineer was authorized to contact the Pacific Electric Road Department and proceed to have installed a crossing at Hartford Street and Pacific ., Electric right-of-way in accordance with the Pacific Electric Railway's requirements at a cost not to exceed $ 00.00. Motion put and carried unanimously. a On motion by Chamness seconded by Talbert, the application of Samuel E. 'Pratt to operate taxicab was approved. The Clerk read a letter from the Orange County Ambulance Service, 616 West 4th Street, Santa Ana, proposing under proposals 1, 2 and 3 to furnish ambulance service for the City of Huntington Beach. The proposals were referred to Councilman Talbert and the 3 Chief of Police to again contact Arch Dixon and report back to the Council at next meeting. Claim for damage - a g The Clerk read demand and claim for damages by Mrs. I. H. Clark Mrs. I . H. Clark on account of alleged accident which happened on July 25th, 1938, on the sidewalk in front of 218 Main Street, Huntington Beach, the I total amount of the claim being $1,313.50 and, on motion by Morehouse seconded by Chamness, the City Clerk was directed to mail a certified copy of the claim to the Pacific Indemnity Insurance Company to be f handled by them in accordance with their policy furnished the City. Purchase of Lots - The Clerk read escrow No. 109.2483, dated September 21, 1938, Frankfort St. Crossing for the purchase of Lots 15 and 17, Block 504, Main Street section i for the sum of $2,950.00, also Resolution No. 816 authorizing the ` purchase of the above named lots and, on motion by Morehouse seconded Resolution #816 by Chamness, Resolution No. 816 was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Morehouse, Chamness, Talbert, McCallen. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Henrickson. On motion by Talbert seconded by Chamness, the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute above named escrow. Page 2 - Minutes Sept.26, 1938 �•,� Chamness on Finance Committee The Mayor appointed Councilman Chamness on the Finance Committee. Lots 19 & 21, The Clerk read escrow instrument No. 109.2487, dated September 21, Block 504 1938, for the purchase of Lots 19 and 21, Block 504, Main Street section, for the sum of $2,000.00, also Resolution No. 817 authorizing the purchase of the above named lots and, on motion by Talbert seconded by Chamness, Resolution Resolution No. 817 was passed and adopted by the following vote: # 817 AYES: Councilmen: Morehouse, Chamness, Talbert, McCallen. p NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Henrickson. On motion by Talbert seconded by Morehouse, the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute the above named escrow. Lot 20, The Clerk read escrow instrument No. 109.2488, dated September 21, Block 504 1938, for the purchase of a portion of Lot 20, Block 504, Main Street Section, for the sum of $250.00, also Resolution No. 819 authorizing the purchase of the above named lot and, on motion by Chamness seconded'by Resolution Talbert, Resolution No. 818 was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Morehouse, Chamness, Talbert, McCallen. NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Henrickson. On motion by Talbert seconded by Chamness, the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to execute above named escrow. Lots l & 2, The Clerk read escrow No. 109.2484, dated September 21, 1938, for the Block 6oii VDM purchase of Lots 1 and 2, Block 601, Vista Del Mar, Knoll Section, for the sum of $2,750.00, also Resolution No. 819 authorizing the purchase of the c above named lots and, on motion by Chamness seconded -by Morehouse, Resolu- Resolution tion No. 819 was passed and adopted by'the following vote: #819 AYES: Councilmen: Morehouse, Chamness, Talbert, McCallen. c NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Henrickson. On motion by Talbert seconded by Chamness, the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute above named escrow. c ' Councilman At this time, 8:10 P.M., Councilman Talbert asked to be excused and Talbert excused heft the council table. Lots 6 & 8, The Clerk read escrow instrument No. 109.2485, dated September 21, 10 & 12 , Blk 504 1938, for the purchase of Lots 6 and 8, 10 and 12, Block 504, Main Street Section, for the sum of $2,000.00, also Resolution No. 820 authorizing the purchase of the above named lots and, on motion by Morehouse seconded by c . Resolution Chamness, Resolution No. 820 was passed and adopted by the following vote: # 820 AYES: Councilmen: Morehouse, Chamness, McCallen. NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Talbert, Henrickson. On motion by Chamness seconded by Morehouse,.the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to execute the above named escrow. r C, �. Page 3 - Minutes Sept. 26_, 1-938. ro� Escrow -.Lots 14, 16 & 18, Blk 504 The Clerk read escrow No. 109.2486, dated September 21, 1938, for the purchase of Lots 14 and 16 and 18, Block 504, Q Main Street Section, for the sum of $1,500.00, also Resolution Resolution #821 No. 821 authorizing the purchase of•the above named lots and, I on motion by Chamness seconded by Morehouse, Resolution No. i 821 was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES;; Councilmen: Morehouse, Chamness, McCallen. NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Talbert, Henrickson. On motion by Chamness seconded by Morehouse, the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute the above named escrow. Mrs. Champion The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Susanna Champion of Hunting- a ton Beach asking for an opportunity to purchase one of the houses recentlyacquired by the City and located on Lots 15 and 17, Block 504, ,o preferably.the one purchased from Mr. Rampton. She was informed that as soon as escrow proceedings were'completed, the houses would probably be offered for sale to the highest bidder. Demands On motion by Chamness"seconded by Morehouse, demands approved by the Finance Committee were ordered paid. Ord, 4�7 The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 417, relating to traffic on public Passed streets, its second and last reading and, on motion by Chamness seconded by Morehouse, Ordinance No. 417 was passed and adopted by the following vote; AYES: Councilmen: Morehouse, Chamness, McCallen. NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Talbert, Henrickson. Resolution #822 The Clerk read Resolution -No. 822, setting the salary of dance pavilion cashier at 75¢ per hour actual time, instead of $50.00 per month and, on motion by Chamness seconded by Morehouse, Resolution No. 822 was -passed and adopted by the following vote: 3 i AYES: Councilmen: Morehouse, Chamness, McCallen NOES:.. Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Talbert, Henrickson. Contract The Clerk read contract between the City and Peter Karales, leasing to the latter a portion of the city's sewage disposal tract, same was referred back to the City Attorney for minor additions and to be read at next meeting of the Council. Parking Matter of regulating parking -along Main Street was continued with Police and Fire Committee. Hydrants - Main St. The matter of installing additional hydrants towaterparking in the center of Main Street between 14th and Wesley was referred to Councilman Morehouse and the City Engineer with instructions that they contact officials of the water company and endeavor to 0 place all lines in the Main Street parking on one meter. Page 4 -m Minutes Sept.26, 1938. Library roof 1 C1 1 O Ir I L 0 '� Engineer Overmyer informed the Council that he had examined the library roof and that the roof was in such condition it should be renewed immediately; that the cost of new tile roof would be I approximately $600.00, asphalt composition $350.00. Tile ,engineer was directed to secure informal bids from roofing companies and submit at next meeting of the council. V.E.Brewster - V. E. Brewster addressed the Council and stated that there was a bad spot on 12th Street in the intersection of Olive which should be repaired. The matter was referred to the Superintendent of Streets, i Henry Wirth. On motion by Chamness seconded by Morehouse, the Council adjourned. I I Citylerk and ex-officio—clerk of the City Council. ATT City Clerk .t .