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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1939-04-24MINUTES City Hall, Huntington Beach, Calif. Monday, April 24, 1939 Pursuant to adjournment of April 3, 1939, the City Council met and was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor McCallen. Councilmen present' Morehouse, Chamness, Henrickson, McCallen. Councilmen absent: Talbert. Bids on extension This being the date set for the opening of bids for the improve - of Frankfort St. ment of Frankfort Street extension, the Clerk opened and read the. following bids: Ansco Construction Co., Inc., 2725 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, • $7,251.00. Bid accompanied by financial statement and certified check in the amount of $740.00. Griffith Company, 502 Los Angeles Railway Bldg., Los Angeles, $7,330.00. Bid accompanied by financial statement and certified check in the amount of $400.00. Vido Kovacevich, 5400 Imperial Highway, Southgate, $4,880.00. Bid accompanied by financial statement and certified check in the amount of $600.00. J. E. Haddock, Ltd., 357 No. Chester Avenue, Pasadena, $6,495.00. Bid accompanied by a brief statement of financial conditions and cashier's check in the amount of $1000.00. + Cannon Bros. & Kesterson, Box 549, Compton, $7,681.00. Bid accompanied by financial statement and surety bond of $1000.00. Sully -Miller Contracting Company, 1500 W. 7th St., Long Beach, • $6,.345.00. Bid accompanied by full financial statement and certified check in the amount of $1000.00. Bids referred to The Mayor referred the bids to the City Engineer and Streets and • city Eng. & Sts. & Parks Com,c Parks Committee for their examination and recommendation at next meeting of the City Council Monday, May 1st.. Group Insurance The matter of group insurance was discussed with representatives of the Occidental Life Insurance Company and the following motion was made by Councilman Morehouse: i1That the City Council permit Babbitt & King, insurance representatives, to call on city employees + and submit their proposition approximately as follows: 'A one thousand dollar life insurance policy costing each employee70¢ per month, the City of Huntington Beach to pay approximately $37.00 per month.' It • being understood that the City of Huntington Beach is in no way obligated even if 75% of the city employees:are agreeable to the plan." Motion seconded by Chamness, put and carried. + 4 • Hartford St. Page 2 - Minutes April 24, 1939. The Clerk read a letter signed by nine property owners in the Applications - ca.retaker at trailer camp vicinity of Hartford Street asking that this street be extended to connect with Geneva and Hill streets. The matter was referred to the streets and parks committee and the City Engineer for their investiga- tion and report at next meeting of the Council. The following applications were received for position as care- taker of the beach trailer camp: J. E. Daetweiler, Mrs. Arthur L. Perkins, Don Fleming, Clark R. Hamilton, same were accepted and referred to the Beach and Pier Committee. Concession at The Clerk read a letter from B. M. Honold; Scout Master, Troop Ball Park - ' Troop #1, Boy #1, asking permission for*Troop #1, Boy Scouts, to operate concession Scouts in ball park during the coming season without charge and, on motion by Henricksen seconded by Morehouse, the request was granted under same conditions as in the past. Mrs. Westmoreland -The Clerk read a letter from Beulah E. Westmoreland asking for renewal of lease renewal of lease of land on which her store is located at municipal ' trailer park. Matter was referred to the beach and pier committee for their.report at next meeting of the City Council. Orange Co. League The Clerk read a letter from Orange County League•of Municipalities meeting to the effect that the next meeting will be held at La Habra, 6:45 P.M., Thursday, April 27th. The letter was ordered filed. Transfer of The application of Adam Hauck to operate concession No. 12 on the license ' beach front, same being transfer of license from Margaret Lockhart, was approved on motion by Henrickson seconded by'Morehouse. Shoe shine stand- On motion by Chamness seconded by Henrickson; the application of Za llie Seals Zallie Seals to operate shoe shine stand, 125 Main Street, was referred to the City Engineer and Chief of Police for their investigation and re- commendations at next meeting of the City Council. ` Taxes on golf The Clerk read a letter addressed to Oscar Stricklin relative to course cancellation of taxes on the Huntington Beach golf course. The City Attorney informed the Council that it was his opinion that the city • could not refund taxes in this instance and, on motion by Chamness se- conded by Henrickson, the City Clerk was directed to write Mr. Stricklin and inform him that it will be impossible for the City legally to waive taxes on the golf course. Weed Resolution On motion by Henrickson seconded by Chamness, the City Attorney was authorized to prepare weed eradication resolution. ` Resolution The Clerk read Resolution No. 8" requesting an appropriation of the No. 837 County of Orange from gas tax receipts for highway improvement in the City of Huntington Beach and, on motion by Henrickson seconded by Chamness, ' Resolution No. 837 was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Morehouse, Chamness, Henrickson,_McCallen. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Talbert. Zoning Ordinance The Clerk gave zoning Ordinance No. 426 its first reading at this time. J Page 3 - Minutes April 24, 1939- ,Q6 Electric sign - On motion by Henrickson seconded by Morehouse, application of J I.O.O.F, Lodge the I.O.O.F. Lodge to erect electric sign at the entrance`,bf.=their ' hall was approved. Metal sign - On motion by Henrickson seconded by Chamness, the application A. F. Perkins of A. F. Perkins to install metal sign at lot Main Street was approved. ' Southwest Ex. Co, The Clerk presented and read application of the Southwest Ex - State Well #18 ploration Company to drill State No. 18 oil well. Application was accompanied by bond, executed contract and blue print bearing the approval of the City Engineer and, on motion by Henrickson seconded by Chamness, permit was granted. Ord, #425 - Taxes- The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 425, an ordinance providing a system Passed and adopted the for/raising of revenue by taxation for the City of Huntington Beach, its second and final reading at this time and, on motion by Henrick- son seconded by Morehouse, Ordinance No. 425 was passed and adopted j by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Morehouse, Chamness, Henrickson, McCallen. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Talbert. Demands On motion by Chamness seconded by Morehouse, demands approved by the Finance Committee were ordered paid. Planning Commission Mayor McCallen informed the Council that the following persons had i appointed been appointed by him to serve as members of the Planning Commission of the City of Huntington Beach: Name Address Term of Office Arthur F. Wils.on Standard Oil Camp Two years Leo T. Koppl 412 - 8th Street Four years Robert Y. DeBritton 702 Main Street Two years J. P. Terry 605 Main Street Three years J. K. McDonald 755 Main Street One year C. L. Elliott 408 Frankfort Street One year The City Clerk was directed to write the above named and inform them of their appointment and ask that they meet with the Mayor in the Council chambers at the City Hall at 7:30 P-M. Wednesday, April 26th, for the purpose of completing a permanent organization by electing a chairman and other officers. Following motion by Councilman Chamness: 'That Harry A. Overmyer, -� Ray H. Overacker and Chas. R. Furr be appointed from members of the city officials to serve on the Planning Commission during the term of their office." Motion seconded by Henrickson, put and carried. Ord. of County - Mayor McCallen referred to an ordinance providing for the control Suppression of rabies and suppression of rabies, the licensing and impounding of dogs and regulating the keeping and control of dogs in the unincorporated territory in the County of Orange. Same being an ordinance proposed by Supervisor Harry D. Riley of the Board of Supervisors and, on motion by Henrickson seconded by Chamness, the Clerk was directed to write Supervisor Riley and inform him that the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach endorses the provisions of his ordinance. r 0 z c C r r. Page 4 - Minutes April 24, 1939. Lease - On motion by Chamness seconded by Henrickson, the City Attorney was Tipton & Carr authorized to prepare a lease covering renewal of pier concession to Chas. B. Tipton and Glenn R. Carr for a period of 22 years and submit same at next meeting•of the City Council. The rate of rental to be $25.00 per month payable quarterly in advance. Ocean Pleasure The Clerk read a letter written by City Attorney Overacker to Ocean Fishing Co. Pleasure Fishing Company relative to use of municipal pier landing. Same was ordered filed. Councilman Tal At this time bert arrives me , 9:20 P.M., Councilman Talbert arrived. Beach Pavilion Councilman Chamness stated that he had had an application from Mrs. dance hall A.J.Parker for permission to use the beach pavilion dance hall on the evening of Monday May 22d, dance to be given in honor of visiting groups of the Royal Neighbors and, on motion by Talbert seconded by Chamness, 37 the request was granted. Playground Councilman Henrickson stated that the recreation committee is asking Equipment the City to place playground equipment in Lake Park at a cost.of approxi- mately $1000.00. Af'6r..some. discussion, it was agreed that Circle Park would be a better location for various reasons. The matter was taken under advisement until next meeting of the City Council. I Financial, Councilman Chamness suggested that the City Clerk rearrange the stat,ement.i monthly financial statement submitted to the newspaper so as to show both capital investment and expense record of the dance pavilion. Sodium vapor The matter of installing sodium vapor lights along Ocean Avenue was lights referred to the City Engineer for further investigation. Lights on Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Morehouse, the City 2nd.Street Engineer was directed to proceed to install additional lights on Second Street. Motion seconded by Chamness, put and carried. Fullerton The request of Fullerton Junior College for beach pavilion for dance Junior College Friday evening, June 2d was received and action deferred until meeting of the City Council May 1st. Mr. King - C. H. King addressed the Council and stated that if playground equip - Circle Park ment be installed in Circle Park it willrenderadjoining property almost useless for the purpose of residential building. No action was taken by the Council. Damage to Councilman Talbert called the Council's attention to damage being done city property to city property along the ocean front and the destruction of -street lights .and suggested that the City Council offer a reward for the arrest and con- viction of any person willfully destroying city property. The matter was referred to the beach and pier committee for their suggestion at next I meeting of the City Council. On motion by Henrickson seconded by Chamness Council adjourned. i I City Clerk 'and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council. A T; ^City Clerk -Mayor