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• MINUTES
Council Chamber, City Hall,
Huntington Beach, Calif.
Monday, February 5, 1940
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30
P.M. by Mayor McCa.11en.
Councilmen present: Morehouse, Chamness, Talbert, Henrickson, McCallen.
Councilmen absent: None.
Minutes On motion by Henrickson.se,canded by Morehouse, minutes for the month
• of January were approved as read. .
Monthly The Clerk read monthly reports of the City Treasurer, City Clerk,
reports
City Collector, City Judge, Chief of Police, City Engineer and, on motion
by Chamness seconded .by. T.a.lbert., .same. were accepted and ordered filed.
Memorial Mrs. Ila Dabney address.ed the. Council relative to use of Memorial
Hall
Hall to conduct dances, music to be furnished by the W.P.A. providing they
could have the use of. the hall regularly once each week free of charge.
She was informed by the Mayor that the City could not allow any organization
• to engage the hall regularly, the, reason being that the hall might be used
by all of the people upon making reservations.
Request for The Clerk read the following request for assignment:
assignment
of Garbage "January 30, 1940
contract . . . . . . . . .
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Huntington Beach
California
•' Gentlemen:
Reference is made to an Agreement dated October 18, 1937, between the under-
signed, J.W.McIntosh and F. M. Baldwin, and the City of Huntington Beach, re-
garding the collection of garbage within the City.
We desire to assign this contract to J. B. Call and Grace G. Minner for the
balance of the term of the contract; all provisions of the contract to be in
full force and effect. It is understood that the assignees herein cannot
assign this contract without the consent of the City, and we desire your
assent to said assignment as provided within the contract.
• The assignees thereof also agree to furnish a good and sufficient surety bond
in the .sum of one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars, as provided by said contract.
Very truly yours,
J. W. McIntosh
.By F. M. Baldwin
F. M. _ Baldwin
In the event consent is granted to the transfer of the above mentioned
contract, we hereby agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of said
contract, agree to furnish the $1,000.00 bond as therein provided, and further
agree that we cannot assign said contract without the permission of the City
first had and obtained.
Grace G. t4inner
J. B. Call."
And on motion by Henrickson seconded by Morehouse, the assignment was approv-
ed and accepted., Motion put and carried unanimously.
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Surety Bond On motion by Talbert seconded by Chamness, surety bond of
_
J. B. Cail and Grace. G. Minner for faithful performance in the
collection and disposal of garbage for the City of Huntington
Beach was accepted and ordered filed.
Surety Bond On motion by Chamness seconded by Talbert, the surety bond of
Dorris Marie Puckett was accepted and ordered filed.
Gasoline
Bids .This being the date set for opening and examining bids for
furnishing the City with gasoline for the period March 20, 1940 to
March 19, 1941, the Clerk.opened and read the following bids:
Standard Oil Company of California:
Standard Ethyl Gasoline . . . .
. . . 40.1287
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Standard Gasoline . . . . . . .
. . . . .0987
Flight Gasoline. . . . . . . .
. . . ..0937
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The. Petrol Corporation:
Super Petrol Gasoline . . . . .
. . . . .1095
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Union Oil Company of California:
Union Ethyl Gasoline . . . . .
. . . . .14
Union 1176" Gasoline. . . . . . .
. . . ..11
White Magic Gasoline . . . . . .
. . . ..lc
Seaside Oil Company:
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Seaside Ethyl Gasoline . . . .
. . . ..1287
Seaside Silver Gull Gasoline
.0987
Seaside Grade Gasoline . . . . .
. . . ..0937
Home Oil Company:
Associated Ethyl Gasoline
.1287
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Associated Flying 1tAll Gasoline .
. . . ..0987
Associated White. Gold Gasoline .
. . . ..0937
Shell Oil Company:
Shell Ethly Gasoline . . . . . .
. . . ..1287
Super Shell Gasoline . . . . . .
. . . .0987
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Green Streak Gasoline . . . . .
. . . . .0937
Bids
under
taken On motion by Talbert seconded by
advise-
Chamness, the bids were taken
ment
under advisement until next meeting of
the City Council.
Ins.
Mayor McCallen suggested the matter
of blanket rate of insurance
be -deferred until a lower rate is submitted
by the insurance companies.
C. of
flood
C. requests The Clerk read a letter from the
light or
Chamber of Commerce requesting
Neon
sign that a, flood light or Neon light be installed
at the entrance of the
Chamber of Commerce headquarters. The matter was referred to the
Building Committee,
Morehouse, Talbert and
the City Engineer to invest-
igate cost and make
their recommendations
to the City Council.
Sea Scouts On motion by Chamness seconded by Henrickson, the $2.00 charge
for use of the Recreation Park Club house by the Sea Scouts on January
31st was waived.
Builders Exchange The Clerk read a letter from the Orange County Builders Exchange
calling attention to certain wage scales heretofore submitted by other
w
organizations. The Builders Exchange asked that the City Council confer
with their organization in the matter of prevailing wage scale. The
letter was ordered .filed.
Neon sign �
On motion by Henrickson seconded by Talbert, the application of
Ray Dolan to erect Neon sign at 107 Main Street was approved.
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Sowest Exp. On motion by Morehouse seconded by Talbert, the application of
Well #25
the Southwest Exploration Company to drill well known as State No. 25
was accepted and. permit granted.
Palm.tree The written request of John H. Eader to have a Palm tree re-
fnoved from the front of his property at 411 - 9th Street was referred
to the City Engineer, the Park Superintendent and the Street and Parks
Committee for their investigation and recommendation.
Mun. Pier i:: The Clerk read a letter from City Engineer Overmyer calling attention
letter from
U.S.Eng.to a letter received by him from the U. S. Army Engineers regarding the
reconstruction of a. portion of the municipal pier. The letter from the
U. S. Engineering office above referred_ to asks that they be furnished
with a tracing and three prints showing the proposed reconstruction with '.
.� the request that the revised plans be approved and, on motion by Chamness
seconded by Henrickson, the City Engineer was authorized and directed to
prepare and submit to the U. S. Engineer..Off ice, 751 So.. Figueroa. Street,
Los Angeles, the necessary plans and specifications called for in their
letter above referred to.
Metal sign On motion by Talbert seconded by Chamness, the application of Al
Al Brody
Brody to erect electric metal sign at 214 Main Street was approved.
Oil Cleaning On motion by Talbert seconded by Henrickson, the application of
Plant
H. P. Tunsta.11 to construct and operate an oil cleaning plant on Lots
25 and 27, Block 619, 17th Street Section, was referred to the City
Attorney with authority to prepare a provisional permit, same to be
executed by the applicant.
Amusement The Clerk read a letter from J. E. Turney and Carl J. Underwood
stand on
beach asking for a permit to operate amusement stands on the beach front. The
matter was referred to Councilmen Chamness and Talbert with the suggestion
that they invite the applicants to meet with the Eity Council and discuss
the matter in 'full detail.
Ord. 434 The Clerk presented and read title to Ordinance No. 434. This
passed - .
being the second reading and final reading of this ordinance, the follow-
ing motion was made by Henrickson seconded by Talbert, that Ordinance No.
434 be adopted by reference. Motion put and carried unanimously.
Ord. 434 On motion by Henrickson seconded by Chamness, Ordinance No. 434,
Reg.Comp. _
of city fixing and regulating compensation of city officers and employees, was
emp.
passed and adopted by the following vote:
• AYES: Councilmen: Morehouse, Chamness, Talbert, Henrickson, McCallen.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None,
Alley On motion by Henrickson seconded by Morehouse, the City Engineer was
authorized end directed to start negotiations for the purchase of a 15 foot
right of way for an alley across Lots A & B, Block 605, Vista Del Ma.r.
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Demand approved On motion by Morehouse seconded by.Chamness, the demand of •
by Council
J.W.B. Blackman for engineering service in connection with the re-' •
construction of the municipal pier amounting to $250.00 was approved
and ordered paid.
Demands On motion by Talbert seconded by Chamness, demands approved by
the Finance Committee were ordered paid.
6 in, water Councilman Henrickson recommended that the Southern California
line recommended
Water Company be asked to install a six inch water line in the alley
between 8th and 9th Streets from Palm Avenue to the first alley east-
erly from Ocean Avenue also a six inch line in the alley between 12th
and 13th Streets from Palm to the first alley easterly from Ocean •~
Avenue.
The
matter was referred back to Councilman Henrickson,
the city
•
engineer
and
the fire chief for further recommendations at next
meeting
of the Council. •
Sodium vapor IPolice Chief Grant suggested that sodium vapor lights be placed
lights recommend-
ed for Oceanalong Ocean Avenue beginning at 23rd Street and ending at the municipal
Ave.
camp also that three or more goose neck lighting fixtures be placed on `-
the southerly side of Ocean Avenue between First Street and the municipal
auto camp. The matter was referred to Councilman Talbert, Chamness and
Morehouse to make a survey and report back to the City Council. •
Adv. for bids - On motion by Talbert seconded by Chamness, the City Clerk was
tax deeded authorized and directed to advertise for bids for the sale of the
lots .
following tax deeded lots; •
Lots 17 and 19 Block 613, 17th Street Section,
Lot 22, Block �13, 17th Street Section,
Lots 2 and 4, Block 413, 17th Street Section,
Lots 5, 7 and 9, Block 313, 17th Street Section,
it being understood that the first bid offer may be increased 10o by the
second bidder and in multiples of $5.00 per bid after the second bid.
The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all.bids and to
accept the bid deemed to the best interest of the City. Bids to be
received at the office of the City Clerk until 7:30 P.M., Monday, Feb-
ruary 19, 1940; bids to be opened and examined by the City Council at .
that time.
Crossing at Councilman Chamness recommended that the City make application
3rd St.
for a pedestrian's crossing across'"Ocean Avenue at 3rd Street and, on
motion by Henrickson seconded" by Talbert, the City Engineer was direct-
ed to make application to the Pacific Electric Railway Company.
License Ord. Mayor McCallen stated that he had made a study of City licenses
to be amended
and recommended that the license ordinance be amended so as to make
business license after the first year $1.00 per year.. That the first
year be the usual $12.00 rate. On motion by Talbert seconded by
Chamness, the City Attorney was authorized to prepare an amendment to
z
license ordinance effective July 111940 in accordance with the above
suggestion.
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Mr. Gries The City Attorney presented checks in the amount of $210.00 from
• Arnold J. Gries to apply on the settlement of tax expense and on claims
in the action entitled "City' of Huntington Beach vs J. F. Day -- J.M.J.P.
Corporation" #37729 in the Superior Court for Orange County. The letter
enclosed with the check requested that the City deliver a quitclaim deed
or a grant deed covering Lots 10 and 12, Block 419, l7th Street Section,
Lots•26 and 29, Block 618, 17th Street Section, free of all City and
County taxes and bonds except 1940- 41 taxes. The Mayor directed that the
check be turned over to the City Clerk to be held in trust subject to a
settlement between the City Attorney and Arnold J. Gries.
�i Denio et al The City Attorney informed the Council that the case of Denio, Hart,
Taubman end Simpson vs City of Huntington Beach was set for 10:00 A. M.
�J May 6th in the Superior Court at Santa Ana.
Legion quarter.,s.";,Councilman Chamness stated that the American Legion quarters needed
painting and 'redecorating; that the cost of material would-be approximately
$100.00, The matter was referred to the Building Committee with authority
to act.
R.N.A. letter The City Clerk was directed to refer the letter from the Royal
referred to
C. of C. Neighbors camp asking the City for $250.00 to defray expense of a convention
during May to the Chamber of Commerce for their recommendations.
Storm drain The matter of installing storm drain in the vicinity of 13th and Main
was deferred until the meeting of the Council February 19th.
Repairs on Engineer Overmyer reported serious leaks in the basement of the libraxy�
Library -
leaks building and stated that the cost of repairs would be approximately $300.00.
The matter was referred to the engineer for a, more detailed report at 2:30
P.M. February 9th.
Reso. #864 The Clerk read Resolution No. 864 authorizing the acceptance and re-
passed
cording of a deed from the Talbert Drainage District and, on motion by Chamnew
seconded by Henrickson, Resolution No. 864 was passed and adopted by the follow-
ing vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Morehouse, Chamness, Henrickson, Talbert, McCallen.
4 NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
Planning The City Clerk was directed to notify the Planning Commission that
Com. members of the City Council would meet with the Planning Commission at 8:0.0
P.M., Monday February 19, 1940.
On /motion by Chariness 'seconded by Talbert, the Council adjourned
until 2:30 P.M., Friday 9, 1940.
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City Clerk and Clerk
of the City Gouneil.
ATTEST:
City,—erk
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