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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1945-02-19LJ T ejC)el MINUTES Council Chamber, City Hall, Huntington Beach, California Monday, February 19, 1945 The.regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Talbert. Councilmen present: Talbert, Henrickson, Bartlett. Councilman Hawes arrived at 7:45 P.M. Councilmen absent: Grable. ' Special Permit This being the date set for hearing on the application of the Hunt - Drill ington State Company for special permit to drill well, State No. 20, the State 20 Mayor asked if anyone had any objections. There being none, on motion by Bartlett seconded by Henrickson, the permit was granted. "State" J-40 On motion by Henrickson seconded by Bartlett, Application of South- west Exploration Company to drill "State" J-4.0 was approved. "State" J-35 On motion by Henrickson seconded by Bartlett, the application of Y Southwest Exploration Company for permit to drill "State" J-35 was approved. Councilman HawesAtthis time, 7:45 P.M., Councilman Hawes arrived. arrived Standard Oil Co. On motion by Henrickson seconded by Bartlett, the application of Hunt.A-76 Standard Oil Company of California for permit to drill Huntington A-76 was.approved. Soft Water On motion by Bartlett seconded by Henrickson, the license applica- Service - license tion of Soft Water Service was approved. Recreation Mr. W. N. Cookerly of the State Land Office addressed the Council Bldg - State asks and asked permission to lease the Standard Oil Recreation Building owned permission to lease . by the City and now located on Standard Oil Company property. Mr. Cookerly stated that he had received tentative permission from the Standard Oil Company to use the building on their grounds. The matter was referred to Mayor Talbert to formulate an agreement for rental. H.B.Country The Clerk read a letter from the Huntington Beach Country Fair asking Fair -Aug. 16, 17,18 & 19 permission to use the Pav-A-Lon to stage the Third annual Country Fair August 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th, 1945, and on motion by Henrickson second- ed by Bartlett, permission was granted at the usual charge of $25.00 per night. Bid on Lots The Clerk read bid of C. M. Rood in the amount of $875.00 for Lots 1-2-3-4-8-9 & 10,Blk 812 1-2-3-4-8-9 and 10 in Block 812, Wesley Park Tract. A check in the amount I'%P. of $250.00 accompanied the bid. The bid was ordered filed for further reference. Mr. McCormick- On motion by Hawes seconded by Bartlett, the application of Ray cut curb McCormick for permission to eut,curb on Magnolia for purpose of entrance to his garage at 428 - 7th Street was granted. Y A Page #2 - Minutes Feb. 19, 1945 T Meeting - War A letter from The War Manpower Commission inviting the Mayor Manpower Com . to a meeting Tuesday, March 20th, was referred to the Mayor. American Legion The Clerk informed the Council that the American Legion r dance - Pav-A-Lon wished to stage a dance in the Pav-A-Lon on the evefiftg of March 14, 1945, to promote funds necessary to equip a sun room at the Army Air Base, Santa Ana, to be used in connection with. the hospital for disabled members of the Armed.Forces, and on motion by Bartlett seconded by Hawes, permission was granted at the usual Yee of $25.00. Orange County The Clerk read a letter from Attorney Overacker stating that League meeting the next meeting of the Orange County League of Cities will be "f held at the Elks Club, 423 North Los Angeles Street, Anaheim, on Friday evening, February 23d at 6:45 P.M. , Claim - The Clerk read claim of Denio, Hart, Taubman and Simpson, and Denio et al on motion by Henrickson seconded by Hawes, same was ordered filed. + Trailer Park- The Clerk read a letter from Engineer Overmyer recommending Ralph St. Clair the transfer of Ralph St. Clair to the trailer park to replace Jack Killian,resigned, and on motion by Henrickson seconded by Bartlett, the request was granted and St. Clair -to be placed in Classification "C" and allowed overtime so as to net not to exceed $200.00 per month during the time he is employed at the trailer park. Mervil Larson - On motion by Bartlett seconded by Henrickson,.Mervil C. Larson employed was employed as sign painter, Classification "C", $200.00 per month, y effective immediately to serve at the will and pleasure of the City Council. r Cliff King - The Clerk read a letter from Cliff King explaining the type of Concession improvements he proposed to make on his concession in -the Pav-A-Lon. %, The proposed sign was referred to the Beach and Pier Committee and the City Engineer for further investigation. Demands On motion by Bartlett seconded by Henrickson, demands approved by the Finance Committee were ordered paid. Dangerous Harvey W. Brooks addressed the Council relative to the dangerous r intersection intersection at Lake Avenue, First Street and Olive Avenue. Engineer Overmyer was directed to make a caution sign and notify trucks to reduce speed at this point. Memorial Hall Mr. Brooks requested permission of the City Council to use Memo- rial F-all Sunday afternoon for orchestra rehearsal. The matter was taken under advisement. Mr. Strong Councilman Henrickson stated Melvin Strong, youth coordinator, desired quarters for recreation. No action was taken by the Council. Parking on Mayor Talbert called attention to careless parking on Main Main Street Street and other close -in business streets. Secretary Gallienne of the y Chamber of Commerce stated that the businessmen's committee of the . 0 It . .I . Page #3 - Minutes Feb. 19, 1945 611 Curbs Y Chamber of Commerce is taking this matter under advisement and will no doubt make recommendations to the City Council in the near future. The matter of installing curbs in the vicinity of new buildings on the east side was referred to Engineer Overmyer with authority to contract for same. On motion by Henrickson seconded by Bartlett, the Council adjourned. City Clerk id ex-officio Clerk — of the City Council. ATTEST• Mayor ty zlelqk-