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Home My WebLink About1942-02-16127 MINUTES Council Chamber, City.Hall, Huntington Beach, California. 7:30 P.M. Monday, Feb. 16, 1942. Pursuant to adjournment of the 4:00 o'clock.P.a$. meeting of Monday, February 9th, 1942, the City Council met and.was.called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor McCallen: Councilmen present: Henrickson, Grable,1albert, Morehouse, McCallen. Councilmen absent: None.' Report - City Engineer Overmyer's report on the Fresno City Officials Convention - Overmyer meeting February loth and 15th was presented and read by the Mayor, and • on motion by Grable seconded by Henrickson, the report was accepted and ordered filed. Mr. Overacker City Attorney Overacker made a verbal report on the Fresno meeting ,. covering proposed Civilian Defense Ordinances, In Lieu Tax and Civilian Defense functions. A letter from the State League outlining establishment of Civilian Defense control center was read and ordered filed. H.B.Garden A request df;the Huntington Beach Garden Club to use Memorial Hall Club for display April 23,24,25, 26 and 27th was read and, on motion by Talbert seconded by Grable, the City Council allocated the sum of $25.00 asked for in the request, and directed the City Clerk to advise the Club that the City Council will advise them not later than March 24th whether or not the Memorial Hall will be available for their use on the dates asked for. Neon sign .On motion by Morehouse seconded by Henrickson, the application of Standard Stations Inc. to erect Neon outline on their station at 23rd and Ocean was approved. Ord.#451 m The Clerk gave Sewer connection Ordinance No. 451 its second and passed = sewer° final reading, and on motion by Henrickson seconded by Morehouse, Ordi- connection nanee No. 451 was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Henrickson, Grable, Talbert, Morehouse, McCallen. NOES: None. Use of Mun. The Clerk presented and read an agreement of the United States Army Pier by Army - Agreement for use of the reconstructed portion of the Municipal Pier (except the outer T) and, on motion by Henrickson seconded by Morehouse, the contract and re- quest for use was ordered placed on file pending the settlement concerning certain lease to private parties to use the pier in a manner satisfactory to the City Council. Mr. DeGuelle Coordinator Chamness informed the Council that he had contacted Army authorities and had been informed that they would not deal directly with the lessee James DeGuelle, but that his claim for loss .and damage should be placed with the City Council and they in turn to file with the Army Claim Department ' and addressed to RENTS AND CLAIMS OFFICE, Headquarters Southern California Sector, Army Post Office (A.P.O.) 303, Los Angeles, California, for hearing. 1. 2 8 Page 2 - Minutes Fep.16, 1942. Progress of A verbal report of progress of the Civilian Defense Council Civilian Defense was made by Coordinator Chaniness. The report gave in detail the 9 sector setup, the Lake Park headquarters and personnel of the organization in general. Ord, -Civilian On motion by Henrickson seconded by Morehouse, the City Defense Corps Attorney, City Engineer and the Coordinator were authorized and directed to prepare a Civilian Defense Corps ordinance and submit to the City Council at next meeting. Demands On motion by Henrickson seconded by Talbert, demands approved by the Finance Committee were ordered paid. Musicians - Councilman Talbert reported on the matter of furnishing the l Comp,Inso city with evidence that contracting musiciafs carry compensation insurance while employed at the City dance pavilion. Councilman Talbert submitted a proposed contract of the General Amusement Corp- oration Local No. 687, account Ken Baker, orchestra leader. This contract calls for the employment of 13 musicians to be known as "Employees" of the City and as such, the city would be required to carry Compensation -Insurance. ' On motion by Henrickson seconded by, Grable, the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute the above named contract for date of February 28th, 1942 dance, and that all future contracts for music provide that the musical organization furnish Compensation Insurance. Amend Salary On motion by Henrickson seconded by Grable, the City Attorney Ordinance was authorized to amend the salary ordinance under_"POLICE DEPART- MENT" providing classification "D" $185.00 per month, for Motor Officers. On motion by Henrickson seconded by.Grable the classification of the present Motor Patrol officer was-ordered_changed to that of Patrolman under classification "D" $175.00 per month. Councilman Morehouse recommended a general increase of*$10.00 per month for all employees designated in the salary ordinance under. "Engineering Service", provided; that no further overtime be allowed • except in emergency. a On motion by Talbert, seconded by Morehouse, the City Attorney was authorized and directed to prepare an amendment to the salary ordinance providing for the addition and change in the following - classifications: All classifications under heading "Engineering Service" to be increased $10.00 per month, beginning with City Engineer and ending with Wharfinger. That the office of Chief Life Guard be made to read : A $145.00; B $150.00; C $160.00; D $175.00; E $185.00. That classification under "CityClerk'Department" Chief s p f Deputy Clerk, be made to read 0 $170...00, and D $190.00, and Page 3 - Minutes Feb.16,1942. under 3'Deputy Clerks to read C $140.00 and D $150.00 and that - under 2 janitors classification to read D" $160.00. t. On motion by Grable seconded by Henrickson, a new classification was ordered under the head of "City Coordinator" and that the salary provision be made as follows: Coordinator $250.00 per month, Assistant Coordinator $50.00 per month and 2 office clerks at 50 cents per hour. On recommendation by Councilman Talbert and on motion by Grable L y seconded by Talbert, the allowance for stenographic service to the City Attorney was increased to $100.00 per month. Beach front Mayor McCallen reported that he had contacted the president of the Standard Oil Company of California relative to deeding to the city the • surface .rights of the beach front from Main Street to the Westerly city limits and, on motion by Henrickson seconded by Morehouse, the Mayor was authorized to continue the negotiations. 129 Salary of On motion by Grable seconded by Talbert, the salary of C. H. Killian, C.H.Killian Trailer dark Caretaker was advanced to Class C, $155.00 per month, effect- ive on the adoption of the salary ordinance amendment hereinabove mentioned. Ask Governor On motion by Henrickson, the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized for State Guards- men men petition the Governor to supply the city of Huntington Beach p pP y y g 75 State r . Guardsmen in active service to patrol the city and especially the oil- field section at no cost to the City. The Mayor.agrees to personally jwrite the Governor on behalf of the City Council. - To move'bldg. On recommendation of Councilman Morehouse, and on motion by Talbert ' ,easterly city / limits to seconded by Henrickson, the City Engineer and Councilman Morehouse were city yards authorized to proceed to move the building now located near the easterly city limits to city owned -lots in the vicinity of the present city yard be to used for city shops and storage. Crossing at On motion by Grable seconded by Talbert,.the City Attorney was Chicago & Lake authorized to contact the Railroad Commission and the Pacific Electric Railway Company with a view of securing permission to cross the railroad r • tracks between Chicago Street and Lake Avenue. Air base Councilman Henrickson and Chamber of Commerce Secretary Gallienne were appointed by the Mayor as a committee to investigate the possibility of.locating lighter than air base in or near Huntington Beach. • The City Council agreed to meet at 7:30 P. M. Tuesday, February 24th, v� to adopt the necessary measures for the coming municipal election and such other matters as might properly come before the Council. . On motion by Henrickson, seconded by Grable, the City Council ad- journed until 4:00 P.M. Tuesday, the 17th day of ebruary, 1942. r City Clerk _ ATT ZC"Ci Jerk May r