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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1944-10-16e3`1 -r 1 a MINUTES Council Chamber, City Hall, Huntington Beach, California Monday, October 16, 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. Pav-A-Lon The Clerk read a letter from W. J. Lively making application for 6 Months lease of the Pav- A -Lon building at the rate of $3,120.00 per year for contract to Mitchell Friday and Saturday nights and holidays included, and on motion by Hen- rickson seconded by Bartlett, the application of George Mitchell for use of the�Pav-A-Lon was accepted for a period of six months beginning Nov- ember 21, 1944 and all other applications were rejected. Dance',., On motion by Bartlett seconded by Grable, the application of the Medical ._„ At Detpchment Medical -Detachment, S.A.A.A.B. for use of the Pav-A-Lon Wednesday, October at av-A-Lon 25th, 1944 for the purpose of a dance was approved with the understanding that a rental of $25.00 be paid,.on or before October 25th and a further understanding that the premises be cleaned after being used. APPLICATIONS: Well pulling On motion by Henrickson seconded by Hawes, the application of service B. C. DeSpain for license to operate well pulling service was approved. Lunch counter at On motion by Bartlett seconded by Hawes, the application of Murdy Bowling Alley and Vail to operate lunch counter at the Bowling Alley at 215 - 5th Street • was approved. Service Station On motion by Grable seconded by Hawes, the application of Paul E. on Ocean Avenue Wood to operate service station at 102 Ocean Avenue was approved. New & Used On motion by Henrickson seconded by Bartlett, the application of furniture = 118 Main R. M.-Bradley for license to operate new and used furniture store at 118 Main Street was approved. Lunch Counter- On motion by Grable seconded by Hawes, the application of Ballard 215* Main St. and Phipps for license to operate lunch counter at 215' Main Street was approved.. Bid accepted on The Clerk read a bid submitted by J. K. McDonald, real estate Lots 10 do 12, Blk 312 agent, on behalf of A. J. Johnson in the amount of $300.00 as payment in full for Lots 10 and 12 in Block 312, Huntington Beach Tract, and on motion by Henrickson seconded by Bartlett, the bid was accepted and the Mayor and Clerk authorized to execute deed and the Clerk to sign escrow n instructions. Chas. B.Tipton The Clerk read a letter from Chas. B. Tipton requesting permission to renew his rental contract on the municipal pier as soon as conditions are a favorable. No action was taken by the City Council. Post War The Clerk read a letter from City Engineer Overmyer submitting a project 3 Page #2 - Minutes Oct. 16, 1944 list of contemplated Post War projects totaling an estimated ex - Post War penditure of $386,400.00, and on motion by Henrickson seconded by Hawes, project Engineer Overmyer was authorized to present same to a State of Calif- ornia Committee Tuesday, October 17th. Demands On motion by Bartlett seconded by Grable, demands approved by I the Finance Committee were ordered paid. � Life guards Councilman Henrickson explained the manner in which the County outside city limits has agreed to appropriate funds to assist in maintaining life guards ' outside the city limits easterly and westerly and the clerk read a copy ` of the County°s proposed contract and, on motion by Grable seconded by Bartlett, the City Council approved the contract as to form. On motion by Henrickson seconded by Bartlett, the Council amended its request to the County for life guard expense funds to read $3,825.00 and, if granted, the City to agree to furnish life guard service from the west bank of the R Santa Ana river to the main entrance to Fort Bolsa Chica. Remove trees On motion by Grable seconded by Hawes, the engineer was authorized j to remove tree at llth and Main Streets and Third and Lake with the under- standing that -the one at llth and Main be replaced with an ornamental tree _. under the supervision of the City Engineer. Resolution to On motion by Bartlett. seconded by Grable, the City Attorney was annex certain territory authorized to prepare a resolution for annexing certain territory easterly of the city limits and westerly of Highway 39. Mayor Talbert stated that he had contacted a number of citizens Planning Commission- with a view of their acting as members of the Huntington Beach Planning reorganize Commission and informed the Council that he had appointed Vernon Langen- beck for a term of four • years beginning April 24, 1941 and ending April 24, 1945; i W. J. Bristol for a term of four years beginning April 24, 1944 and ending April 24, 1948; C. L. Elliott for a term of four years beginning April 24, 1944 and ending April 24, 1948; A. G. Hudson for a. term of four years beginning April 24, 1943 and ending April 24, 1947; Otto Culbertson for a term of four years beginning as of April 24, 1942 and ending April 24, 1946. All to act with the present member Arthur F. Wilson whose four year term expires April 24, 1945 and, on motion by Henrickson seconded by Hawes, the appointments were approved. .City off9:aials On motion by Henrickson seconded by Hawes, City Attorney Ray H. onI Rlanning Com. Overacker, City Clerk C.R.Furr and City Engineer Harry A. Overmyer were reappointed to act with 'and assist the above named committee. y.. r Page #3 m Minutes Oct>16,1944 04FJ Tax deeded City Attorney Overacker stated that there had been some Lots slight irregularities in the proceedings to purchase tax deeded lots from the County but recommended that he proceed with the matter and by unanimous consent of the Council he was authorized to proceed to procure deeds. On motion by Henrickson seconded by Grable, the Council adjourned. 4 is ATTEST: City ClerF W u City Clerk and�officio Clerk of.the City Council.