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Home My WebLink About1943-07-06pt If MINUTES Z4Y Council Chamber, City Hall, Huntington Beach, California Tuesday, July 6, 1943. The regular meeting.of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Talbert. Councilmen present; Henrickson, Hawes, Morehouse, Talbert. Councilman Grable arrived at 9 o'clock P. M. Councilmen absent; None. Minutes On motion by Henrickson seconded by Hawes, minutes for the month of June were approved as read. a Monthly The Clerk read reports of the City Treasurer, City Clerk, City reports Collector, City Judge, City Engineer and Chief of Police and, on motion by Henrickson seconded by Morehouse, same were accepted and ordered filed. Surety bond On motion by Henrickson seconded by Morehouse, the surety bond of Star Housemovers, Inc. was accepted and ordered filed. Taxes - The Clerk presented and read PETITION FOR CANCELLATION OF TAXES cancellation signed by Ted Miller and Ethel M. Miller, man and wife, covering an un- divided 1758/2500 interest in Blocks 1403 and 1404 of T. J. Watson's Re - subdivision in the City of Huntington Beach.aad,.on motion by Henrickson seconded by Hawes, the petition was granted. Ins. on The Clerk read a letter from C. H. King, insurance agent, stating pier that he could secure a $100,000,00 insurance policy covering the municipal pier on a basis of 2% per annum or $2000.00 annual premium and, on motion by Hawes seconded by Morehouse, Mr. King was authorized to obtain the ins- urance in the above named figures. Demands On motion by Henrickson seconded by Hawes, demands approved by the .V Finance Committee were ordered paid. -s I unicipal The Clerk read statement of the City Engineer and a letter from pier - damage. Surplus Line Adjusting'. Company, 620 So. Hope St., Los Angeles, to the effect that the sum of $2,066.95 has been allowed for damage *d the muni- cipal pier caused by storm January 23, 1943, and that after deducting the $1,000,00 provided by the policy, there will be $1,066.85 due the City and, on motion by Henrickson seconded by Morehouse, the City Engineer was autho- rized to submit claim in the above named amount in behalf of the City. Golf Course The Clerk read a letter from the Huntington Beach Company stating that their lessee, the Standard 0.11 Company, desires to locate an oil well on the golf course to be known as E-10 located approximately 330 feet southeasterly along the center line of Wesley Avenue from intersection with center line of 23rd Street; thence 330 feet southwesterly at right angles and, on motion by Hawes seconded by Henrickson, the Clerk was directed to write the Huntington Beach Company and state that this will be satisfactory with the City of Huntington Beach. Y/48 Page 2 - Minutes July 6, 1943 Appiications: On motion by Henrickson seconded by Hawes, the application of Geo.Mitchell - dance pavilion George M. Mitchell for license to conduct dances at the Pav-A-Lon was approved. Agnes O'Shea- On motion by Hawes seconded by Morehouse, the application of hotel Agnes O'Shea to operate hotel at 804 Ocean Avenue was approved. Mrs. Allen - On motion by Henrickson seconded by Morehouse, the application Malt Shop of Mrs. Hazel Allen to operate Malt Shop and Cafe at►509 Ocean y Avenue was approved. Eva N. Brown - Hotel On motion by Hawes seconded by Morehouse, the application of Eva N. Brown, to operate hotel at 215 Main Street, was approved. Standard Oil Co.- On motion by Henrickson seconded by Hawes, the application of Wells Standard Oil Company to drill wells known as A-45, A-47 and A-48 were approved. Councilman Grable arrives At this time, 9 o'clock P.M., Councilman Grable arrived. Ord. #471 The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 471, amending Ordinance 434, its passed m second and final reading and, on motion by Morehouse seconded by Salary Hawes, Ordinance No. 471 was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Henrickson, Grable, Hawes, Morehouse, Talbert. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Application - On motion by Grable seconded by Hawes, application of the South- st Exp.- Wells west Exploration Company to drill wells known as State J-5, J-11 and Well J-12 were approved subject to the filing of the usual agreement. Ord.#472 The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 472, amending Ordinance No. 467, passed its second -and final reading and, on motion by Henrickson seconded by Fire Ins. Telephone installed Derrick Ord. Repairs for radio Hawes, Ordinance No. 472 was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Henrickson, Grable, Hawes, Morehouse, Talbert, NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. The Clerk informed the Council that the total city fire insurance amounts to $319,000.00, 90% of which amounts to $289,000.00 and that the present policy expires July 31, 1943, and, on cation by Henrickson seconded by Hawes, the City Clerk was directed to divide the insurance as follows: C. H. King one-third and the balance equally divided be- tween J. K. McDonald, Ila N. Dabney and Huston, Suter and Huston. On motion by Hawes seconded by Grable, the Clerk was authorized to order the installation of telephone for Margie Hilton, Assistant Chief of Aircraft Warning Service, 108 Olive Avenue, same to be paid for by the City. On motion by genrickson seconded by19awes, the City Attorney was authorized to amend the derrick license to include all wells being operated. Chief of Police Blossom stated that the police radio receiving set is now in such condition as to require renewal of the equipment and that the cost would be approximately $150.00 and, on motion by Page 3 - Minutes July 6, 1943 Zoe) 0 Hawes seconded by Morehouse, the City Controller was authorized to purchase a new set. Gordon Talbert -on motion by Henrickson seconded by Grable, fire chief Sargent fireman was authorized to employ Gordon B. Talbert as an extra fireman during vacation at a salary of $175.00 per month, Class "B", beginning July 1, 1943. • On motion b Henrickson seconded by Morehouse the City Clerk was State Park y ' directed to write the State Park Commission and inform them that the y City Council unanimously agreed that it will serve the best interest of the State, County and City if the Park Commission will purchase beach frontage beginning at the easterly city limits and extending easterly k' rather than by allowing a space of privately owned beach between the city owned beach and the proposed State Park. 4 Mrs. Westmore� Oft motion by Grable seconded by Morehouse, the Council ordered a land reduction in the annual rental of Beulah Westmoreland to the sum of Rem $100.00 for the year 1943-1944. Repair Mun.• On motion by Grable seconded by Hawes, the engineer was authorized ' pies° to repair the municipal pier in accordance with his recommendations. Contract - On motion by Henrickson seconded by Hawes, the City Attorney was C. of C. authorized to prepare a contract between the City and the Chamber -of rt Commerce allocating $3,360.00 for the fiscal year July 1, 1943 to Uune 30, 1944. Reserve On motion by Hawes seconded by Grable, the City.Attorney was account authorized to prepare an ordinance authorizing the City Treasurer to set up a reserve account in the amount of $10,000.00 to be used for repair of city streets. Budget On motion by Henrickson seconded by Hawes, the annual budget as submitted by the City Controller was approved as amended. On motion by Hawes seconded by.Henrickson, the Council adjourned IN until 7:30 P.M. Monday, July 12, 1943, City Cler and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council. k-T�E r ayor City Clbrk