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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1943-06-07MINUTES Council Chamber, City Hall, Huntington Beach, California Monday, June 7, 1943. The regular meeting.of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Talbert. Councilmen present: Talbert, Henrickson, Grable, Hawes, Morehouse. Councilmen absent: None. It Minutes On motion by Henrickson seconded by Grable, minutes for the • month of May were approved as read. Application for The Clerk presented application for oil well permit by H. R. permit to drill oil well Hamilton to drill well on Lots 7, 8, 9, and 10, Block 114, -on the east- erly side of 15th Street, known as well job No. 1. Hearing ..Due to the fact that the above named well is to be drilled with- in 130 feet from the nearest rail of electric railway and 85 feet from the nearest steel derrick, it was necessary for the City Council to conduct a hearing. City Engineer Overmyer informed the Council that he was of the t ' opinion that it will be safe to allow the derrick to be erected inasmuch as same is to be a steel derrick. Fire Chief Sargent stated that he ap- proved the location. There was no objections from anyone in the audience y and, on motion by Henrickson seconded by Hawes, the permit was granted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Henrickson, Grable, Hawes, Morehouse, Talbert. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. a Agreement On motion by }Henrickson seconded by Morehouse, that certain Agreement cancelled recorded in the Minutes of the City Council Monday, December 21, 1942, read- ing as follows: "Whereupon Councilman Henrickson made the following motion: 'That Wilshire Oil Company, Inc. be granted permission to drill 16 wells on the ocean side of the Pacific Electric Railway between 23rd Street and 12th Street in the City of Huntington Beach. Same to be drilled -,on locations t. shown on map prepared by the Wilshire Oil Company, Inc. and now on file in the office of the City Clerk. Drilling permits for each of the above named wells to be subject to regulations prescribed in City of Huntington Beach Ordinance No. 418." Motion seconded by Councilman Grable, put and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Henrickson, Grable, Hawes, Morehouse, Talbert. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None," was cancelled and the City Clerk directed to so notify the Wilshire Oil Company. The Clerk presented application for oil well permit of H. R. !11140 Page 2 - Minutes June 7, 1943 Hamilton to erect a derrick and drill an oil well on the ocean side of the Pacific Electric Railway at a point between the prolongation of 21st and 22d Streets. Due to the fact that this well is to be drilled within 30 feet from the nearest rail of an electric railway and 110 feet distance from the nearest wooden derrick, it was necessary for the City Council to hold a hearing. City Engineer Overmyer in- formed the Council that due to the fact that the derrick is to be of steel construction, he was of the opinion that it would be safe to waive the provisions of Ordinance No. 418. Fire Chief J.K.Sargent concurred in the.statement made -by Engineer Overmyer. There being no object- ions from anyone in the audience, on motion by Henrickson seconded by , Grable, permit was granted. • Councilman Morehouse stated that it was his opinion that the City Council should go on record as objecting to any oil well being drilled on or adjacent to the ocean front between 12th :Street and the easterly city limits. All the other councilmen agreed with the opinion of Mr. Morehouse and stated that action could be deferred until such time as an application was filed for drilling within this proposed pro- + hibited area. Applications The application of Theodore J. St. Clair for position at the Theodore camp ground was read and approved and, on motion by Hawes seconded by . JoBt Clair Morehouse, he was employed at the rate of $110,00 per month, classi- fication "B", beginning July 1, 1943, to serve at the will and pleasure J of the City Council, Franklin F. The application of Franklin F. Ferebee for position in the Ferebee ' Street Department was read and, on motion by Hawes seconded by More- house, he was employed as laborer at $160.00 per month, cl&ssifica- tion "C", beginning June 15, 1943, to serve at the will and pleasure of the City Council. Robert M.Clancy The application of Robert M. Clancy for position at the Trailer Camp was read and, on motion by Grable seconded by Henrickson, he was employed at a salary of $110.00 per month, dlassification "B", beginning June 15, 1943, to serve at the will and pleasure of the City Council. Hazel Mollica The application of Hazel Mollica for position as clerk in the Civilian Defense Office was read and, on motion by Grable seconded by Hawes, she was employed at a salary of $110.00 per month, classifica- tion "B", beginning June 1, 1943, to serve at the will and pleasure of the City Council. Sewage Plant - Engineer Overmyer stated that the motor at the sewage and dis- motor posal plant was about worn out and recommended the purchase of a new unit and, on motion by Hawes seconded by Morehouse, the request was granted, cost to be $110.00 plus tax. ._ ■ r0 4 '# 1 Page 3 - Minutes June 7, 1943 Disposal of Engineer Overmyer stated that he had been having trouble in the tin cans disposition of tin cans gathered in the alleys; that Bruce Bros. did not want the cans dumped on their grounds and recommended that the City enter into a contract to sell direct and that the city provide ground for dump- ing the cans. The matter was referred to the Street and harks Committee for their recommendation. Demands On motion by Hawes seconded by Henrickson, demands approved by the Finance Committee were ordered paid. Monthly The Clerk read monthly reports of the City Treasurer, City Clerk, Reports City Collector, City Judge, City Engineer, Chief of Police and, on motion by • Henrickson seconded by Hawes, same were accepted and ordered filed. Insurance On motion by Henrickson seconded by Grable, the City Council autho- on pier rized C. H. King, insurance agent, to secure and submit an insurance policy covering the municipal pier, same to be similar to the one which has just ti been cancelled and subject to approval of the City Council and City Attorney. Refund check The Clerk presented refund check of Robbins -Henderson, Ltd., on Ins. insurance agents, in the amount of $4,200.00, returned premium on policy IM3379, Standard Marine Insurance Company, covering $100,000.00 on munici- pal pier and, on motion by Grable seconded by Morehouse, the Council accepted the check. Way damage On motion by Hawes seconded by Morehouse, C. H. King was authorized Ins. to renew war damage insurance. Adjusting The Clerk informed the Council that he had received a letter from Co® Surplus Line Adjusting Company, insurance adjustors, extending the time for filing Proofs of Loss on account of loss arising from damage to municipal pier January 22d and 23d, 1943, an additional 120 days. The letter was ordered filed. offer on Lots The Clerk read a letter from Florence M. Preston, 218 Indianapolis 11 & 129 Blk ' 802,VDIT' Street offering the sum of $135.00 for Lots 11 and 12, Block 902, Vista Del Mar tract and, on motion by Morehouse seconded by Henrickson, the Council went on record in rejecting the.bid or any other bid of less than $200.00, Lots 5 &'6, The Clerk read offer of C. J. Webster of $150.00 for Lots 5 and 6, Blk 1002vVDN Block 1002, Vista Del Mar tract and, on motion by Henrickson seconded by Hawes, the City Attorney was authorized to investigate the cost of reopening bankruptcy proceedings in clearing title to above lots. The Clerk was directed to so advise Mr. Webster. i Weeds The Clerk informed the Council that this was the date set by the City Council for hearing objections to the Council's action in ordering the de- struction of weeds. The Clerk read Affidavit of Posting Notices to Destroy Weeds by Harry A. Overmyer, Superintendent of Streets. There being no object- ions to the procedure, either written or verbal, on motion by Morehouse seconded by Grable, the Superintendent of Streets was authorized to abate the • nuisance in accordance with Resolution No. 912 of the City Council. 1./142 Page 4 - Minutes June 7, 1943 Lot 16gB1k This being the date set by the City Council for the sale at 513 sold to James T auction of Lot 16, Block 513, 17th Street section, the Mayor proceeded & Daisy B. Grant to ask for bids. The sum of $100.00 was bid by C. H. King, realtor, on behalf of his clients.7James T. and Daisy B. Grant, ;joint tenants. There being no further bids, on motion by Hawes seconded by Grable, the bid was accepted and the City Attorney authorized to prepare the necessary papers and secure.title to the property. A check for $100.00 was presented by C. H. King. Fire Ins. On motion by Grable seconded by Morehouse, the matter of renewing fire insurance on city property for a period of three years beginning August 1, 1934, was referred to the Insurance Committee. P.E.Ry Co'. The Clerk read a letter from the Pacific Electric Railway Company Crossing at 3rd & '�ratating that the permit by the Railroad Commission to construct crossing Lake over the Pacific Electric Railway near Third Street and Lake Avenue would soon expire and, on motion by Henrickson seconded by Morehouse, the City Attorney was authorized to write the Railroad Commission and the Pacific Electric Railway Company and ask that the matter be continued until such time as the City is able to purchase material for constructing the cross- ing at a reasonable figure. Agreement - The Clerk read a portion of proposed agreement of the City to Mitchell lease the dance pavilion to George 14. Mitchell. The matter was referred back to the City Attorney for completion. Lifeguards Tie.; C]rk .read a letter from D. G. ijiggins, Chief Life Guard, for summer months asking that the following be employed in the Life Guard Department from June 15th to September 15th: Lee Mosteller, Lieutenant 0 $155.00 per month Robert Murray, Lifeguard ® 135.00 1L " Walter Dabney, " ® 135.00 Jack Cockrell, " ® 135.00 Jack Killian, " ® 125.00 Thomas Henrickson," ® 125.00 " " James Tucker, " ® 125.00 Leroy Harris, ® 125.00 And, on motion by Hawes seconded by Grable, the recommendation was accepted and_the employment authorized. Visitors to The Clerk read a letter.from D. G. Higgins in which was contained a Beach report of visitors to the beach front and showing proportion of out of tovm and city visitors. The report recommended that the County pay at least 50q of the cost of.employing life guards and, on motion by Hawes seconded by Morehouse, the report was accepted and the Beach and Pier Committee, the City Attorney and the Chief Life Guard were appointed as a committee to appear before the Board of Supervisors Tuesday, June 8, 1943, and present their recommendations. Seca -First The Clerk read a letter from the Security -first National Bank ask- Natul Bank Ing that the City Council refund 1942-1943 taxes in the amount of $13.28 n covering bank vault door. The letter was ordered filed. Page 5 - Minutes June 7, 1943 Reso. #913 The Clerk presented and read Resolution No. 913, authorizing the making of a lease to the United States of America of a portion of the municipal pier and, on motion by Henrickson seconded by Hawes, Resolution No. 913 was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Henrickson, Grable, Hawes, Morehouse, Talbert. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Reso. #914 The Clerk read "Memorandum of Agreement for Expenditure of J ¢ Gas Tax for State Highways" between the State of California and the City of Huntington Beach, also Resolution No. 914 approving the above named Memorandum of Agreement. On motion.by Henrickson seconded by Hawes, y Resolution No. 914 was passed and adopted by the following vote: • AYES: Councilmen: Henrickson, Grable, Hawes, Morehouse, Talbert. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Lots - The Clerk informed the Council that there was some fifty additional deeded lots which had been deeded to the City between the years 1970 and 1942 and recommended that some action be taken to sell the above. named lots at public auction. A copy of the report was furnished the City Attorney and he was authorized to make recommendation. Public liability -The Clerk was directed to. examine the policy of Huston, Suter and dance hall „ Huston, public liability, and advise if the City is protected when leasing the dance hall to an outside party. Amend salary On motion by Henrickson seconded by Hawes, the City Attorney was Ord. authorized to prepare an ordinance providing for a building coordinator and to amend the salary ordinance allowing salary as follows: Class "A" $25.00 per month; Class "B" $35.00 per month; Class "C" $50.00 per month. i On motion by Grable seconded by Hawes, the City Attorney was authorized to prepare an ordinance covering extra pay to city employees who, on account of shortage of manpower., are unable to take vacations. On motion by Henrickson seconded by Grable, the Council adjourned until 7:30 P.M. Monday, June 21, 1943. ATTEST: ity Cleft. 9 e_� � L_�_ - City UlerX and x-officio Clerk - of the City Council. r- . Z4eJ