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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1944-02-07Z194 -,-'Minutes MINUTES Council Chamber, City Hall, Huntington Beach, California Monday, February 7, 1944 The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Talbert. Councilmen present: Henrickson, Grable, Hawes, Morehouse, Talbert. Councilmen absent: None. On motion -by Henrickson seconded,by Hawes, minutes for the month of January were approved as read. Monthly The Clerk read monthly reports of the City Treasurer, City Clerk, City reports Collector, City Judge, City Engineer and Chief of Police and, on motion by Grable seconded by Morehouse, same were accepted and ordered filed. Lease #9093 o On motion by Hawes seconded by Henrickson, lease No. 9093 covering P.E.Ry.Co. location of a six inch pipe line under the Pacific Electric Railway line at First Street was approved and the Mayor and Clerk authorized to execute same on behalf of the City. Loading The Clerk read a letter from the Pacific Electric Railway Company Zone asking that the City paint off a loading zone on the westerly side of Ocean Avenue between Main Street and Third Street. On motion by Henrickson seconded -by -Hawes, the matter was referred to the Chief of Police with directions that he write the Company and ask that the loading zone be between Fifth Street and Main Street. Juvenile The Clerk read a -resolution from the American Legion requesting the delinquency - City to take some active part in an attempt to reduce juvenile delinquency Amer,l•egion reso, in -Huntington Beach. The resolution was referred to the Chief of Police for his study and recommendation. Applications: On motion by Henrickson seconded by Morehouse, the application of Trucking Gold Seal Tank Service Company to operate the business of trucking and cleaning tanks was approved. Taxi � The application of Mrs. Ruby Fairy Orens to conduct the business of Mrs. Orens operating a taxi was ordered held over pending her receipt of an availa- bility permit. 1 Reso.#929 ® The Clerk read Resolution No. 929 cancelling taxes on tax delinquent lots Cancelling taxes on, and,- on motion by Hawes seconded by Grable, Resolution No. 929 was passed Tax Del. Lots and -adopted by the following vote S AYES: Councilmen Henrickson, Grable, Hawes, Morehouse, Talbert. NOES: Councilmen: None.. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Lots 14 & 16, On motion by Grable seconded by Henrickson, the City Attorney was Blk 312 HB to Mr. Camp- authorized to prepare Deed and Resolution covering. sale of Lots 14 and 16, bell in Block 312 to A.H.Campbell at his bid of $300.00. -,,PU0 Page #2 - Feb.7,1944 Bid - The Clerk read bid of Ray Vidal in the amount of $225.00 for Lots 9 Lots & `... 11,414' and 11 in Block 414. The matter was referred to the City Attorney with Mr.Vidal the request that he advise the Council if they can be.cleared. Bid -Lot 16 The bid of Alice E. Forrest in the amount of $150.00 for Lot 16 in Blk 40g Mrs.For- Block 408 was referred to the City Attorney to investigate and advise rest probable time title can be cleared. Bid- Int:: The bid of W. 0. Day for one-half interest in Lots 7 and 8 in Block 7 & 8,Blk 1001 1001, Vista Del Mar, was referred to the City Attorney with the request W.O.Day that he advise the Council as to probable time lots can be cleared. Bid- Lots The bid of C. J. Webster on Lots 5 and 6 in Block 1002, Vista Del 5 & 6,Blk , . 1002, Mar, was referred to the City Attorney with instructions to advertise for Webster sale at public auction as soon as other lots can be included in the same advertisement. Applications- eslne. On motion by Grable seconded by Hawes, the application of Jewett, .Inc. Terms. `P control to conduct the business of termite control was approved. 7164renee°s On motion by Hawes seconded by Morehouse, the application of Mrs. Malt Shopp Florence Luebben to operate Florence's Malt Shop at 508 Ocean.Avenue was approved. Art'Shop On motion by Grable seconded by Henrickson, the application of Nelda Halbert and Ida Frye to conduct Art Shop at 1192 Pain Street was approved. Standard On motion by Morehouse seconded by Grable, application of the Standard,," Oil Co, Wells Oil Company to drill Huntington B-76, Huntington E-11, Huntington E-14, Huntington A-59 and Huntington E-12, was approved. Mr,Robinson Mr. Robinson addressed the Council and asked to know why he is not given permission -to operate two card tables in the rear of his cafe at 2132 Main Street. There was no action taken by the City Council., Ord,#478 The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 479 its second and final reading and, Amending #41g on motion by Henrickson seconded by Hawes, Ordinance No. 479 was passed Y passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Henrickson, Grable, Hawes, Morehouse, Talbert. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Ord.#479 The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 479 its second and final reading and, on passed motion by Henrickson seconded by Hawes, Ordinance No. 479 was passed and Council meet- adopted by the following vote: ing AYES: Councilmen: Henrickson, Grable, Hawes, Morehouse, Talbert. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Demands On motion by Henrickson seconded by Hawes, demands approved by the Finance Committee were ordered paid. Mr,Larson Chief of Police Blossom informed the Council that Mervil Larson had resigns resigned from the Police.force effective January 31st. L Page 3 - Minutes Feb,7,1944 St. Deptq Engineer Overmyer informed the Council that some of his employees employees - salaries in the Street Department had been offered better pay in other lines and suggested that the matter of increased salaries be considered. This was referred to the Streets and Parks Committee for their recommendation. Vernon On motion by Hawes seconded by Grable, Vernon Wentworth was ad - 'Wentworth vanced to Classification "C", salary $160.00 per month, effective February 1st. Houses - Engineer Overmyer stated that there was a movement on to move houses Seal Beach from the Seal Beach area which is being taken over by the United States government to Huntington Beach and that many of the houses will not com- ply with Huntington Beach ordinances covering construction. No action was taken by the Council. On motion by Henrickson seconded by Hawes, the Council adjourned until 7:30 P.M. Monday, February 21st, 1944. City C er nd ex -off icio Clerk of the City Council. ity Jerk 11 1�