HomeMy WebLinkAbout1944-06-194 P MINUTES Council dhamber, City Hall, Huntington Beach, California Monday, June 19, 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, Bartlett, Talbert. Councilmen absent: None. Application On motion by Henrickson seconded by Grable, the application of Walter G. Taxis Van Dyke to operate two additional taxis from.104 Main Street was approved. Hearing on oil This being the date set by the City Clerk for hearing in the matter of • well application application of Huntington State Company to drill "State #1211, the Clerk informed Claim - Denio et al Report of Chief Life Guard 1 the Mayor that all notices and other requirements of Ordinance No. 419 had been complied with and, on motion by Hawes seconded by Bartlett, the application was approved and permission granted. The Clerk presented claim of Denio et al for oil royalties, same was ordered filed and referred to the City Attorney. The Clerk read a report from Chief Life Guard D. G. Higgins relative to meeting with the County Board of Supervisors and making application for funds to assist in furnishing life guards inside and outside Huntington Beach and, on motion by Henrickson seconded by Hawes, the plan proposed by Mr. Higgins was approved provided a satisfactory agreement can be worked out with the County of Orange. Application to On motion by Henrickson seconded by Hawes, the application of D. R. Young drill City property to drill an oil well on the City of Huntington Beach property near the easterly city.limits was approved provided Mr. Young filed the necessary map with the City Engineer as provided for in Ordinance No.418. County League The Clerk informed the Council that the County League of Municipalities would meet Thursday evening, June 22d at 6:45 P.M. in the dining room of the Presbyterian church, Laguna Beach. Grable, Blossom and Talbert stated that they would attend. Permission granted to remove On motion by Grable seconded by Bartlett, H. M. Gelvin was given per - tree mission to remove palm tree from Palm Avenue at llth and Palm for the purpose of installing a garage driveway. Roads to The Clerk informed the Council that officials of this City were in - Romance tour I vited by Roads to Romance Association on a tour of the San Pedro -Long Beach port. area Friday, June 30, 19114. The Long Beach Advertising and Sales group will be hosts for the day and all guests are to meet at 12:30 P.M. at Wilmington Hall, Wilmington, for luncheon after which they will be guided over the area. The Clerk was directed to notify them that T. B. Talbert, Harry A. Overmyer and C. R. Furr would be present. r 3260 Page #2, Minutes June 19, 1944 Demands On motion by Grable seconded by Bartlett, demands approved by the Finance Committee were ordered paid. Lots 10 & 11, City Attorney Overacker informed the Council that owners of Lots Blk 901 VDM 10 and 11, B1ock.901, Vista Del Rear Tract, Section 1, had asked per- mission to pay all taxes and penalties against the property and, on motion by Henrickson seconded by Hawes, Arch Riley and Fred Riley, former owners, were granted permission in accordance with their re- quest and City Attorney Overacker was directed to prepare the necessary papers and collect $229.18 taxes and penalties. Bonds On motion by kenrickson seconded by Bartlett, the City Attorney was Series "F" authorized to prepare a resolution authorizing the purchase by the City of Five $10,000 Series "F", United States bonds, the proceeds to be used for street repair and improvements and capital.outlay. On motion by Henrickson seconded by Bartlett, the City Treasurer was authorized to purchase the above named bonds. Lights from On motion by Hawes seconded by Bartlett, the City Council agreed ball park to be moved to to stand the.expense of moving electric fixtures from the.baseball park High School to the high school grounds and to pay one-half the electric light cost for operating the play grounds. The City Engineer was authorized to proceed with the work. Harold Harris - On motion by Hawes seconded by Henrarcks`on:; HaroldlHarris,was, emp- Trailer loyed, under Class B, $110.00 per month, at the auto trailer camp, camp effective June 15th. On motion by Hawes seconded by Gr lee ou i djourned. City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council. ATTEST; City Clerk l / V12 0