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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1940-04-01• 4 g MINUTES Council Chamber, City Hall, Huntington Beach, California Monday, April 1, 1940. The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor McCallen. Councilmen present: Morehouse, Talbert, Henrickson, McCallen. Councilman Chamness arrived at 7:45 P-M. Councilmen absent: None. Minutes On motion by Henrickson seconded by Talbert, minutes for the month of March were approved as read. Application On motion by Henrickson seconded by Morehouse, the application of to sell fire- works Phillip A.'Racine to sell fireworks at 113 - 3rd Street was approved pro- viding the full license be paid In advance and sales be made in accordance ' with city ordinances. Monthly On motion by Talbert seconded by Chamness, monthly reports of the city reports treasurer, city clerk, city judge, city engineer, chief of police and city collector were accepted and ordered filed. Delinquent Judge Patton informed the Council that he was not ready to make a re - wheel tax port on delinquent wheel tax license but would do so in the near future. W.P.A. The Clerk read a letter from the Works Progress Administration calling attention to "America's Unfinished Business Week" May 20th to May 25th, 1940. The letter was ordered filed. Drumm,Tucker The Clerk read a.letter from Irumm, Tucker & Drumm, special attorneys & Drumm in the case Denio et al against the City of Huntington Beach stating that the trial had been set ahead for sometime in September. The letter was `• ordered filed. Orange Daily The Clerk read a letter from the Orange Daily News soliciting advert - News ising. No action was taken by the City Council. • Garden Club - On motion by Talbert seconded by Henrickson, the Council voted to appropriation appropriate the sum of $30.00 to be used in assisting the Garden Club during their flower show April 18th and 19th, also that charges on Memo- rial Hall be waived for the show. Mrs. Dabney The letter of Mrs. Ila N. Dabney requesting insurance on Memorial Ins. Hall was referred to the City Clerk. Application The application of Harry Stephenson for position with the City was read and filed for future reference. So. Calif. On motion by Henrickson seconded by Talbert, contract between the City .� Tel. Co. - contract of Huntington Beach and the Southern California Telephone Company was approved and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same on behalf of the City. Liquor The Clerk informed the Council that he had on file "Notification of license Liquor License Application" from the State Board of Equalization by Charlotte applio _ ,,. Page 2, Minutes April 1, 194+0 • R T. Cresse, 112 - l9th Street. The Clerk informed the Council that no objections to issuing the license had been received whereupon the Mayor asked if there were any councilmen or anyone in the audience who had objections. There being none, no action was taken by the Council. Letter from C. of C e The Clerk read a letter from the Huntington Beach Chamber of Ocean front Commerce recommending that the City lease from the Huntington Beach Company the ocean front from the pier to 12th Street at the nominal sum of $1.00 per year. Mayor McCallen stated that he had discussed the matter with Mr. James Lawshe who seemed agreeable to such an • arrangement. Action was deferred until the new City 'Council takes • its seat following the April 9th election. Neon sign On motion by Morehouse seconded by Henrickson, the application W.S.Ebert • of W. S. Ebert to erect Neon sign at the Sea Breeze Auto Court was approved. American Red On motion by Henrickson seconded by Talbert, the Clerk was Cross ' directed to write to the president of the Huntington Beach branch of the American Red Cross to the effect that there were no net proceeds from the dance held at the pavilion Thursday, March 28th. Appropriate $6.50 The Clerk read a letter from the City Clerk to the City Council per month to W.P.A. sewing proj. recommending that the City appropriate the sum of 46.50 per month to apply on rental of new quarters for the W.P.A. sewing project and that an expenditure of not to exceed $20.00 be allowed for plumbing and electrical repair work in the room at the rear of the Security First National Bank building and, on motion by Talbert seconded by Morehouse, the plan was accepted and approved and the clerk directed to so notify the W.P.A. in Santa Ana. Application to On motion by Morehouse seconded by Chamness, the City Clerk was W.P.A. ., made sponsor's agent in the matter of filing application with the W.P.A., Santa Ana, for six typists and clerks to copy resolutions, contracts, deeds and other instruments in the clerk's office; to copy and file records in the engineer's office including maps and drawings. Demands On motion by Talbert seconded by Chamness, demands approved by r the Finance Committee were ordered paid. E.C.Errington On motion by Henrickson seconded by Chamness, E. C. Errington to Police Dept. was transferred from the Street Department to the Police Department as of April 16th, 1940, salary $145.00 per month. Not observing Councilman Henrickson stated that automobile drivers were not in stop sign at Main & Walnut some instances observing the stop sign at the intersection of Walnut and Main Streets, the matter was referred to the Chief of Police. 11 Page 3, Minutes April 1, 194o 43 . 6 Delaware &s Mrs. Svella White informed the Council that considerable reckless Frankfort driving was being done at the intersection of Delaware and Frankfort. This matter was referred to the Chief of Police to investigate and make recommendations. Mr. Bundy - Mr. F. E. Bundy, president of the Chamber of Commerce, addressed the 49 acres Council and urged that some action be taken to acquire the 49 acre tract at the easterly p.00tion of the City for the purpose of inducing airplane manufacturers to locate here. Action was deferred by the City Council until after the formation of the new Council following the April election. Claim of The clerk presented and read claim of Mrs. Ila N. Dabney in the amount Mrs. Dabney of $25.00 for damages on account of alleged obstruction at the alley be- tween Ocean Avenue and Walnut Avenue on the westerly side. The matter was referred to the City Attorney who in turn was authorized to consult with the insurance company. ' Drainage The matter of the need of better drainage in the vicinity near 17th and Ocean Avenue was discussed and referred to the new City Council. On motion by Talbert seconded by Chamness, the Council adjourned ' until Monday, April 15, 1940. 1 ad ATTEST: oi.4AJ�7'� City Cler .1 M City erk and ex-offic :Clerk of the Citv Council.