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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1939-02-27MINUTES op 1 1 City Hall, Huntington Beach, Calif. Monday, February 27, 1939•. Pursuant to adjournment of February 6th, 1939, the City Council met and.was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor.MeCallen.. Councilmen present: Morehouse, Chamness, Talbert, Henrickson, McCallen Councilmen absent: None. Girl Scouts Mrs. E. C. Wright and Mrs. Adah Kirkpatrickiaddressed the Council, Bldg. relative to a building for the Girl Scouts. They were informed that the lots which the Council had in mind are not yet ready to transfer and that within the next thirty days action can be taken. Charge waived for On motion by Talbert seconded by Henrickson a $2.00 charge for the Girl Scouts use of Lake Park Club house on August 25th, 1939 by the Girl Scouts was cancelled. Resolution by The Clerk read a resolution from the American Legion, Joseph Rodman Amer. Legion underpass Post, recommending that the City Council make provisions for the immediate construction of an underpass at the intersection of Main Street and Ocean Avenue. The Clerk was directed to inform the Legion that the Council had this project in mind 'but that it would be unable to start the work until after the 1939-1940 budget is prepared. The matter was referred to the beach and pier committee for their consideration. Aquatics Conf. The request of Lifeguard Delbert Higgins for the sum of $50.00 to here May 6th.. apply on expenses of staging the annual Aquatics Conference here May 6th was read and, on motion by Chamness seconded by Talbert, the amount was allocated. ' Bids for This being the date set for opeiiing and examining bids for furnishing Street grader the City with a street grader, the Clerk opened and read the following bids: May -Bemis Company, Santa. Ana, one Model 77, Senior Austin Western motor grader, weight 20,000 lbs.- $5,500.00, plus California State sales tax, less cash discount $110.00, less allowance for the City's used road disk $455.00, net $5,100.00. One Model 99, Austin Western motor grader, weight 19,000 lbs.; $5;,850.00, plus California State sales tax, less cash discount 12.0,50, less allowance for the.City's used road disk $505.00, net $5,400.00. ` Brown -Bevis Equipment Co., Los Angeles, California. One Model 77, Senior Austin Western motor grader, weight 20,000 lbs. - $p5,500.00, plus California State sales tax, less cash discount $110.00, less allowance for City's used road disk $455.00, net $5,100.00. q, One Model 99, Austin Western motor grader, weight 19,000 lbs.-,$5,-850.00, plus California State sales tax, less cash discount $$120.50, less allowance K for the City's used road disk $505.00, net $5,400.00. 302 Page 2 - Minutes Feb. 27, 1939• Bids for St. grader. J. D. Adams Company, Los Angeles, California. One #51 con't'd - Adams Diesel power control motor grader, weight 20,500 lbs.-$5,923.23. One•#50 Adams gas power control motor grader, weight 20,000 lbs..'= 15,197.43. Add to.#51 for electric starter $190.00. Add to #50 for electric starter $125.00., all of the.above plus California State sales tax, less 2% cash discount and subject to a trade-in allowance for the City's used road disk in the amount of $440.00. Smith -Booth -Usher Company, Los Angeles, California. One Galion Master Motor patrol grader, weight 20,005 lbs.-$5,575.00, plus California State sales tax, less allowance for City's used road disk $500.00. • Crook Company, Los Angeles, California. One Hesselman Diesel Allis-Chalmers motor grader, weight not given, $5,695.00, plus California State sales tax, less allowance for City's used road disk $240.00. Shepherd Tractor and Equipment Company, Santa Ana, California. One Caterpillar No. 12 Diesel grader, weight 22,310 lbs.-$6,178.00, plus California State sales tax, less allowance for City's used road • disk $725.00, less discount of $50.00. One Caterpillar #11 Diesel grader, weight 20,267 lbs., $5,765.00, plus California State sales tax, less allowance for City's used road disk.$675.00, less $50.00 discount. One Caterpillar #11 Diesel single drive model, weight 18,449 lbs. - $5-,222.00, plus California State sales tax, less allowance for City's used road disk $50,0.00, less $50.00 discount. One Caterpillarr #11 gasoline grader, weight 18,717 lbs. - $5,019.00, plus California State sales tax, less allowance for City's used road disk $675:00, less $50.00 discount. Bids taken under On motion by Talbert seconded by Henrickson, bids were taken advisement under advisement by the City Council and City Engineer until 7:30 P.M. March 6th, 1939. All bids rejected On motion by Chamness seconded by Talbert, the City Attorney on material for beach Imp. was authorized to prepare a resolution rejecting all bids for furnish- ing material for the improvement of the beach front and the erection of buildings thereon and authorizing the city purchasing department to purchase material in the open market for the reason that the City Council had determined that material can be purchased at a price lower than bids submitted to the City. 1i11rs. Higgins requests Mrs. J. R. Higgins addressed the Council and asked that the stop sign at Mag- nolia & Lake City prepare an ordinance requiring automobiles to come to a full stop while school busses are loading and unloading at the inter- section of Magnolia Avenue and Lake. The matter was referred to the Page 3 e Minutes Feb. 27, 1939. :tl Chief of Police and City Attorney to check up and report back to the City Council. Koebig & Koebig, The Clerk read a letter from Koebig & Koebig, engineers', Los engineers Angeles, offering to make an appraisal of the Southern California Water Company's system in Huntington Beach, carry on negotiations for the purchase of the water system and otherwise act in the capacity of con- sulting engineer on both a cash and percentage basis. Chairman Chamness • of the special water committee stated that it was his opinion that Koebig & Koebig were the best equipped to handle the above named matters and that they were highly recommended by some other cities and, on motion by Talbert seconded by Chamness, the matter was referred to the City Attorney, City Engineer and special water committee to investigate and report back with their recommendations to the City Council Monday March 6th, 1939. New rates on The Clerk read a letter from the Southern California Water Company water - proposing certain reduction in rates to the City for water used in the various city parks and buildings and, on motion by Henrickson seconded by Chamness, the Council voted unanimously to accept the proposed new rates and directed the City Clerk to so notify the Southern California Water Company. 4 Palm trees - On motion by Talbert seconded by Henrickson, the request of A. Tovatt residence Tovatt for permission to remove dead Palm tree in front of his residence was granted and park manager Beeson directed to notify Mr. Tovatt and make provisions to take care of the live Palm tree that Mr. Tovatt wishes re- moved from in front of his residence. Application - The application of Darwin Underwood for position as caretaker of Darwin Underwood ball park was accepted and referred to the Streets and Parks committee. Application - The application of Willis L. Evans for concession on the beach W.L.Evans directly in front of the Sea Breeze market and his proposal to erect a stucco building if application is granted. The application was referred to the beach and pier committee. . Brunzell & The Clerk read a letter from Brunzell and Jacobson calling attention Jacobson to an item of $160.00 owing them on account of treating the beach pavilion dance floor in July 1938. The Clerk was directed to write them and state that the guarantee was for a period of one year and that at the end of that time, the amount would be paid. Waive charge On motion by Morehouse seconded by Talbert, the request of Pearl I. 1VIemo\Hall . i'Siy4�• 1-30-39. Wilson for waive of charge for use of Memorial Hall by American Legion Aux- ili.ary on January 30th, 1939 was granted. Application - The application of James Barrtlett for position in municipal trailer James Bartlett park during the coming summer was read and referred to the Beach and Pier Committee. Application - The application of Glenn M. Schafer for position of recreation direct - Glenn M. Schafer or during the summer season of 1939 was read a;d, on motion by Henrickson Page 4 -Minutes Feb. 27, 1939 304 I seconded by Talbert, the Clerk was directed to notify Mr. Schafer that his services will not be needed during this season owing to the fact that'all recreation activities will be under the direct charge of the W.P.A. and the City's recreation committee. Application - The application of Rudolph S. Newman for work as attendant R. S . Newman ' at the municipal trailer park was referred to the beach and pier committee. Horseshoe Club The Clerk read a letter from Frank C. Coon asking for the house ' exclusive use of the horseshoe club building on Monday nights 7:30 i P.M. to 9:30 P.M. as a meeting place for the Workers Alliance. The a application was referred to the City Engineer with instructions that ..he contact Mr. Coon and advise him that it is not the policy of the I City Council to set aside buildings to be used regularly for anyone. Palisades Corp. The Clerk read a letter from the Palisades Corporation rela- tive to opening to full width 12th Street from Orange to Acacia and Magnolia Avenue from llth to 13th Street thru Blocks 411, 412, 511 and a 512. The letter stated that their company would be willing to deed a 12L foot strip on either side of these streets providing the City will grade and improve the streets with curbing and other necessary I improvements. This matter was referred to the City Engineer with a request that he prepare and present to the City Council estimate of the approximate cost of grading and oiling and building curbs in the a above named area. Claim from Denio, The Clerk read a letter from Denio, Hart, Taubman & Simpson, Hart, etc. Long Beach attorneys, demanding that the City of Huntington Beach pay ' them certain sums of money pursuant to the provisions of Resolution No. 769 of the City of Huntington Beach and certain alleged agree- ments between the City and their firm. The Mayor ordered the letter filed. Lease - The Clerk read a lease covering all of Block 1003, Vista Del Ball park Mar tract from the Huntington Beach Elementary School,_ District to the City of Huntington Beach to be used as a ball park for a period of five years beginning the 24th day of February, 1939.and ending February 23d, 1944 and, on motion by 6hamness seconded by Henrickson,' the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to execute same on behalf of the City. Easement - The Clerk presented and read an easement from the Pacific Elec- Sewer line tric Railway Company covering a two foot strip across their property in the vicinity of the City's trailer camp for the purpose of installing and operating two sewer lines and, on motion by Chamness seconded by a Talbert, the City Attorney was directed to prepare a resolution accept- ing this easement and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. Page'5 - Minutes Feb. 27, 1939. Application - The application of D. K. Clapp for permission to construct D.K.Clapp concession building on the beach front was referred back to the beach and pier committee for further study. Adv. for bids - On motion by Renrickson seconded by Talbert, the City Clerk Gasoline was directed to advertise for bids for furnishing the City with gasoline for a period beginning March 20, 1939 to March 19th, 1940. Bids to be opened and examined March 20th, 1939 at 7:30 P.M. • Application - On motion by Henrickson seconded by Chamness, the application of S.W.Exp. Co. State the Southwest Exploration Company for permit to drill well known as State Well #11 No. 11 was granted. The application was accompanied by blue print of the location, executed contract and surety bond. Ord. #422 - The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 422, relating to and regulating traffic passed - .—� traffic upon the public streets, its second and final reading and, on motion by ,ram Chamness seconded by Henrickson, Ordinance No. 422 was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Morehouse, Chamness, Talbert, Henrickson, McCallen. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Ord. #423 - The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 423, providing certain fire prevention Passed - Fire measures in the oil field, its second and final reading at this time and, • Prev. measureson motion by Talbert seconded by Chamness, Ordinance No. 423 was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Morehouse, Chamness, Talbert, Henrickson, McCallen. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Ord. 424 - The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 424, providing for the payment of taxes passed - taxes with interest in lieu of penalties and the payment thereon in installments, its second and final reading and on motion by Henrickson seconded by Talbert, Ordinance No. 424 was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Morehouse, Chamness, Talbert, Henrickson, McCallen. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Demands On motion by Talbert seconded by Chamness, demands approved by the Finance Committee were ordered paid. Resolution The Clerk read Resolution No. 828 fixing the salary of T. G. Allen, #82S - salary gardener, and on motion by Chamness seconded by Morehouse, Resolution No.. T.G.Allen 828 was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Morehouse, Chamness, Talbert, Henrickson, McCallen. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen:None. Adv, for bids - On motion by Talbert seconded by Chamness, the Clerk was directed to sale of house advertise for sealed bids for the sale of the house located on Lot 15, Block 504, Main Street Section, bids to be opened and examined at 7:30 P.M., Monday March 6th, 1939. F State Park Mayor McCallen presented and read a letter addressed to J. H. Covington and signed by the City Attorney relative to furnishing the State with life guard and police protection in the event the State purchased certain beach Page 6 - Minutes Feb. 27, 1939 a , frontage and, on motion by Henrickson seconded by Morehouse, the letter was approved and ordered sent to Mr. Covington, o Plans for Fire Engineer Overmyer presented plans and specifications for the Hall erection of a fire hall in Triangle park; work to be done by the Works Progress Administration and carried on their records as "Appli- cation No. 1104-3409, Fire Station Construction, 5th Street and Magnolia Avenue, Huntington.Beach" and, on motion by Talbert seconded by Chamness, the plans and specifications were approved and adopted. Motion put and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Morehouse, Chamness, Talbert, Henrickson, McCallen. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Adv. for bids - On motion by Talbert seconded by Chamness, the City Clerk was material for fire hall directed to advertise for bids for material only to be used in the construction of the above named buildings; bids to be opened and ex- amined at 7:30 P.M., Monday, March 20th, 1939. Motion put and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Morehouse, Chamness, Talbert, Henrickson, McCallen. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Sodium vapor Mayor McCallen informed the Council that sodium vapor lights lights j had been installed at the intersection of • 17th, Garfield and State High- I way 39, also at Five Points just outside the city limits and, on motion i by Talbert seconded by Henrickson, the Clerk was directed to write a letter to Supervisor Warner thanking him for his service in having these lights installed. Frankfort St. Mayor McCallen stated that Mr. Lawshe .had informed him that deeds cut-off for the Frankfort Street cut-off would reach Huntington Beach not later j than Wednesday this week at which time the City Engineer would start i immediately to open Frankfort Street cut-off and Hartford Street. i Sidewalks Councilman Talbert stated that -inasmuch as the City will be owner of most of the property adjoining the new Frankfort Street cut- off it was his opinion that it would be a good plan for the City to Install sidewalks. This was referred to the City Engineer to furnish estimate of cost of the sidewalks.. lam¢ gas tax Councilman Henrickson called the Council's attention to the fact that certain oil and gas companies were not paying the l& gas o license to the city as required by the provisions of Resolution No. 576 and, on motion by Henrickson seconded by Chamness, the Clerk and City Attorney were directed to write the Texas Company, Standard Gasoline Company, 0. C. Field Corporation and Richfield Oil Company asking that they furnish this city with a statement of all dry gas f or.the purpose of either drilling or operating oil wells during the year 1938 and for January and February 1939. The statement to include dry gas, if any, delivered to lease owned by themselves as well as to other operators. The letter to request information within a period of 30 days. Page 7,® Minutes Feb. 27, 1939• S0 Planning Mayor McCallen stated that he would give the matter of appointing Commission a planning commission some thought and report back at next meeting. Lights for The matter of lighting Lake Park was referred to the Park Committee Lake Park and the City Engineer. On motion by Ienrickson seconded by Talbert, the Council adjourned until 11:30 A. M. Wednesday, March 1, 1939• f ATTES City Cle k 1 J 0 .1 City lerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council.