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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1942-08-03177 i MINUTES Council Chamber, City Hall, Huntington Beach, California Monday, August 3, 1942 0 The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 P. M. by Mayor Talbert. Councilmen present: Henrickson, arable, Hawes, Morehouse, Talbert. Councilmen absent: None. Minutes The Clerk read minutes for the month of July and, on motion by Henrickson seconded by Morehouse, minutes were approved as read. Monthly The Clerk read monthly reports of the City Treasurer and City reports Clerk, the City Engineer and Building Inspector, the City Judge, the Chief of Police and the City Collector and, on motion by Henriokson seconded by Grable, reports were accepted and ordered placed on file. Hospital On motion by Henrickson seconded by arable, purchase of blankets, supplies, for Civ. cots and pillows as requested by the Civilian Defense Council for hospital Defense arrangements at the Grammar School was authorized. Applications: On motion by Henrickson seconded by Hawes, application of Arden Arden Farms Farms, Inc. for milk depot at 606 Main Street was granted. L.B.Coffee Application of the Long Beach Coffee Company for wheel tax license Coo was granted, on motion by Morehouse seconded by Hawes. Chas.E.Scou- Application of Chas. E. Scouller for license to operate service ller station at 5th and Main Streets was granted on motion by Morehouse seconded by Hawes. nFlower The Clerk read a letter from the National Brotherhood of Service, Inc. Day" asking permission to hold "Flower Day" sale on Saturday, August 29th. The matter was referred to the Chief of Police and the Chamber of Commerce for investigation. Vacation The written request of C. R. Burr for two weeks vacation beginning Mr, Furr August i5th was granted on motion by Hawes seconded by Henrickson. Tipton & Carr A letter from Tipton and Carr with reference to unpaid rent on con- cession on pier was read by the City Clerk. The matter was referred to the Beach and Pier Committee. Budget = On motion by Henrickson seconded by Morehouse, the Mayor and City Clerk C. of C. . were authorized to execute 1942 budget agreement with the Chamber of Commerce. bl I Loudspeaker The Council discussed the matter of purchase of loudspeaker system from Frank Helm. It was the expression of the Council that a more modern system should be bought. Contract - Councilman Henrickson brought up the matter of change:,in contract of �.: D. K. Clapp Dwight K. Clapp and, on motion by Henrickson seconded by Hawes, the City Attorney was asked to present new agreement covering a period of five years i at the next meeting of the Council. 178 Page 2 - Minutes Aug.3, 1942 � 1 Demands On motion by Hawes seconded by Henrickson, demands approved I by the Finance Committee were ordered paid. y Lease - Mrs. On motion by Morehouse seconded by Grable, the Council agreed to rs Westmoreland extend lease of Mrs. Beulah Westmoreland for one year at a rental of $100.00 for the year and Mrs. Westmoreland to pay the required city license. Reso.902 v The City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 902 and, on Mutual Aid Fire Plan motion by Henrickson seconded by Hawes, Resolution No. 902, adopting and ratifying Mutual Aid Fire Plan agreement and authorizing the Mayor City Clerk to same on behalf of the City, was and execute adopted by the following vote: a AYES: Councilmen: Henrickson, Grable, Hawes, Morehouse, Talbert. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Beloil Inc. The City Attorney read a letter from the Beloil Inc. Ltd. asking the city to join in suit for collection of damages done at time of fire at 0. D. Oil Company lease on Ocean Avenue. The City Council preferred not to join in suit. Adv.-Defense Councilman Henrickson brought up the matter of authorizing ad - Council vertising by Defense Council in the Huntington Beach News. It was agreed that the item of $600,00 in account 54-B was to be used by the Defense Council for advertising and educational matter. Shelter for Councilman Henrickson stated that dim -out conditions was making service boys it bad for service boys to get rides and, on motion by Hawes seconded by Morehouse, the City Engineer was authorized to have built a 1Oxl2 seat and shelter for service boys on the east side of Main Street, south of Ocean Avenue near south end of the old depot site. The building to be adequately lighted. Delinquent Councilman Henrickson asked about delinquent license fees. The license City Attorney informed him that papers were being prepared in the case of Mr. Pickering and that Roy Craig had made a payment on account. , Harbor Catering The matter of duty license for Harbor Catering Company operating Co. - license a canteen near the Army camp at Lake Park was brought up by Council- man honr ickson. This matter was referred to the Chief of Police and i the City Attorney. Claim - Councilman Henrickson stated that the insurance company had F.W.Mauldin turned down the claim of F. W. Mauldin as being not a condition of - `# employment. Mr. Mauldin claims that the lawnmower bucked him off. C He requested help from the City Council in proving his claim. The matter was referred to the City Engineer and Street Foreman for any help that they could give Mr. Mauldin as there was nothing the Council could do. ,y 179 - Page 3 - Minutes Aug. 3, 1942 At this time Mayor Talbert asked if there were any matters anyone in the audience wished to bring before the Council. The Fire Chief Housing for fire brought up the matter of providing housing for additional fire equip - equipment went. It was decided that housing for additional equipment could be provided in the 17th Street park as soon as the recreation building, to be purchased from the Standard Oil Company, was moved to that i location. Recreation On motion by Henrickson seconded by Morehouse, .the City Clerk was Bldg. authorized to send in offer to qualify for purchase of recreation i building at 23rd and Ocean. '- Vacation - On motion by Hawes seconded by Grable, Chief of Police Blossom Blossom was granted his annual vacation starting August 15th. On motion by Hawes seconded by Henrickson, the Council adjourned until 7:30 P.M. Monday, August 17, 1942. - I - - ATTE �V City Clerk BY: Deputy MINUTES ity.Clerk and ex-offico Clerk of the City Council. BY: Council Chamber, City Hall, Huntington Beach, California Monday, August 17, 1942. Pursuant to adjournment of August 3, 1942, the Clerk appeared at the Council Chamber at 7:30 P.M. There being no quorum present, the Clerk ad- journed the meeting until 7:30 P.M. Monday, August 24, 1 42. City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council. BY: i ChiefDeputy Cler 00 AT T• Mayor City Ulerk BY: ,-Chief Deputy Clerk