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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1942-09-28MINUTES Council Chamber, City #al.l, Huntington Beach, California Monday, September 21, 1942 Pursuant to adjournment of September 14th, the Clerk appeared at the Council Chamber at 7:30 P.M. There being no quorum, the Clerk adjourned the meeting until 7:30 P.M. Monday, September 29, 1942. ity Jerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council. BY: Deputy ATTEST: Mayor City erk MINUTES Council Chamber, City Hall, Huntington Beach, California Monday, September 29, 1942 Pursuant to adjournment of September 21st, the City Council met and was called to order at 7:30 P. M. by Mayor Talbert. Councilmen present: Henrickson, Grable, Hawes, Morehouse, Talbert. Councilmen absent: None. r Saturday night After some discussion, on motion by Henrickson seconded by Hawes, dances the Council voted to continue the Saturday night dances at the will and pleasure of the'City Council. Resolution The Clerk read Resolution No. 907, accepting deed to certain prop- #9o7 purchase of erty purchased from the Mills Land and Water Company and, on motion by property �. Henrickson seconded by Hawes, Resolution No. 907 was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Henrickson, Grable, Hawes, Morehouse, Talbert. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Bond accepted On motion by Henrickson seconded by Morehouse, the surety bond of the Two Macks Electric'Company was accepted and ordered filed. y 190 Page 2 - Minutes Sept. 280 1942 Demand for pay't On motion by Grable seconded by Morehouse, the Clerk was property directed to prepare demand in the amount of $5,000,00 payable purchased to the Security -First National Bank, Huntington Beach branch, for the purchase of land from the Mills Land and Water Company as per contract heretofore executed. Demands On motion by Henrickson seconded by Grable, demands approved by the Finance Committee were ordered paid. Insurance e The Clerk read a letter from Huston, Suter and Huston Sewage Disposal plant proposing to insure the Sewage Disposal plant against: 1. Earthquake; 2. Flood and action of tidal waters; 3. Malicious damage; in the amount of $10,000,00 for the sum of $493.12 for a period of three years and, on motion by Hawes seconded by Henrickson, the Clerk was directed to order policy and submit same at_next meeting of the City Council for its approval or rejection. Mrs. Dabney _ The C1ePk read a letter from Ila N. Dabney calling attention Refund on account reduction in to an enclosed check in the amount of $113.65 covering returned rate premium on fire insurance due to reduction in rate. Mrs. Dabney called attention to the fact that she had not been given a portion of the city's automobile insurance or liability insurance. The letter was ordered filed. Ord. J462 - The Clerk read salary Ordinance No. 462 for the second and final Salary Ord. time and, on motion by Grable seconded by Morehouse, Ordinance No. 462 was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES?, Councilmen: Henrickson, Grable, Hawes, Morehouse, Talbert, NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. On motion by Henrickson seconded by Hawes, the following wage increases were ordered effective October 1, 1942: Name Amount per Mo. Classification P. L. Huddle, St. Foreman $220.00 E J. C. Clark, Sewage Disp.Oper, 185.00. D D. Higgins, Chief Lifeguard 195.00. D A. H. Campbell, Laborer 165.00 E C. H. Ellis, Laborer 165.00 E R. R. St. Clair, Sign Painter 190.00 E Matt Grate, Laborer 145.00 C Joe Hughes, Laborer 165.00 E E. J. Daetweiler, Laborer 145e00 C Paul Wiman, Laborer 165.00 E T. C. Vincent, Utility man 195.00 E Hugh Wells, Motor Grader Op. 170.00 D Art Umphenour, Chief Mechanic 185.00 D Everett Diekoff, Laborer 155:00 D F. W. Mauldin, Gardener 160.00 E Joe Palladino, Gardener 160.00 E Grover Barrows, Janitor "150.00 C C. R. Furr, City Controller '175.00 B Maxine Hosmer,Clerk Civilian Def. 110.00 C Part Time Laborers Per. hour C. F. Cooley, .75 D Henry Talbert .75 D E. J. Daetweiler On motion by Hawes seconded by Morehouse, E. J. Daetweiler was transferred from the trailer park to the Street Department. 191 Page 3., -.Minutes Sept.28, 194?2 Easement The Clerk read letters from the Southern Pacific Company and the Pacific Electric Railway Company.calling attention to an attached ease- ment for grade crossing from the east side to the intersection of 3rd street with Lake Avenue and, on motion by Hawes seconded by Morehouse, action was deferred ty the City Council until some future date and the Clerk was directed to so notify the Southern Pacific Company and the Pacific Electric Railway Company. Crossing On motion by Henrickson seconded by Hawes, the City Engineer was directed to make an estimate of the cost of improving the railroad crossing at the intersection.of Atlanta and Bake Streets. Application On motion by Henrickson seconded by Morehouse, the application of approved Cornelius Livingston for license to operate grocery store at 610 - 9th .Street was approved. Co of C. On motion by Grable seconded by Morehouse, the sum of $50.00 was allocated to the Chamber of Commerce for special advertising purposes. Telephone On motion by Morehouse seconded by Henrickson, the Clerk was authorized to order telephone installation in the name of Victor • Robinson, chief observer, Aircraft Warning Service, 907 Huntington Avenue. Water Mayor Talbert informed the Council that he had contacted the Orange ahalysis County Health Department and that they had agreed to furnish an analysis, of water to be used by the City of Huntington Beach when necessary. Bonds The City Attorney was authorized to prepare and present a plan for 10,% deduction for city employees to purchase War Service bonds. Horseshoe The Clerk,was directed to contact the State Guard Officials at Club house j- Huntington Beach and endeavor to arrange for them;, to share the Horse Shoe Club house with the Boy Scouts, Lake'3ark On motion by Hawes seconded by Morehouse, the Clerk was directed Bldg. to advise Mrs. Kirkpatrick that it is against the established policy of y, the City Council to make permanent reservations for use of the Lake Park Club house but that the Council will be glad to consider applications made every two weeks. Chev. pick-up On motion by Grable seconded by Hawes, the City Controller was autho- rized to purchase a used Chevrolet pick-up from the Culbertson Motor Com- pany for the sum of $495.00 to be used by the sewage disposal plant operator. Insurance Councilman Hawes made the report to the City Council covering invest- igation made by himself and Councilman Henrickson in the matter of auto- mobile insurance. The report stated that the insurance had been intelligently > handled and that he had but one suggestion to make, that was that the 1923 and 1927 fire trucks carry collision damage. The Clerk was directed to investigate and report to the City Council. It 1 9, Page 4 -.Minutes Sept.28, 1942 Mr. Palladino In the matter of assisting Joe Palladino to make repairs to a building recently purchased. Mayor Talbert volunteered to call at the Federal Office in Los Angeles in behalf of Mr. Palladino. On motion by Hawes seconded by Henrickson, the Council adjourned. City:,,Clerk hnd ex-officio Ul'erk of the City Council. is r _ Mayor ity Ti rk S( ,