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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1945-04-020I d 4 MINUTES y Council dhamber, City Hall, Huntington Beach, California. Monday, April 2, 1945 The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at r 7:30 P. M. by Mayor Talbert. Councilmen present: Henrickson, Gra.ble, Bartlett, Talbert. Councilmen absent: Hawes. ' Minutes On motion by. Grable seconded by Henrickson., minutes for the month of March were approved as read. Monthly The Clerk read monthly reports of the City Treasurer, City Collect - reports _ or, City Clerk, City Engineer, City Judge and Chief of Police, and on motion by Henrickson seconded by Bartlett, same were accepted and ordered filed. BIDS: The Clerk read bid of J. K. McDonald in the amount of $550.00 for J. K. McDonald- `''� Lots 30, Lots 30, 31 and 32 in Block 202, Vista Del Mar Tract. Bid was accomp- 31 & 32, Blk 202 , VDT�bnied by check in the amount of $55.00. Sam Clapp - The Clerk read bid of Sam Clapp in the amount of $350.00 on Lots ' Lots 12 & 13, Blk 202, .12 and 13 in Block 202, Vista Del Mar Tract. Bid was accompanied by VDM check in the amount of $35.00. Lots 30,31 & The Clerk read bid of Sam Clapp in the amount of $475.00 for Lots 32,B1k.202, VDM 30, 31 and 32 in Block 202, Vista Del Mar Tract. The bid was accompanied by check in the amount of $47.50. Lots 1 & 2., The Clerk read bid of Sam Clapp in the amount of $275.00 on Lots Blk 1103,VDM 1 and 2 in Block 1103, Vista Del Mar Tract. Bid was accompanied by check in the amount of $27.50. Paul Barger- The Clerk read bid of Paul Barger in the amount of $250.00 on Lots Lots 21 & 23, Blk. 616 21 and 23 in Block 616, Huntington Beach 17th Street Section. Bid was HB accompanied by check in the amount.of $25.00. • + All bids were referred to the City Attorney. APPLICATIONS: Joseph E. On motion by Bartlett seconded by Grable, the application of Joseph McCarthy E. McCarthy for license to conduct the business of buying and selling � cars at 610 Main Street was approved.-' M.P.Temple On motion by Henrickson seconded by Bartlett, the application of M.P. Temple for license to conduct the business of pump truck service (wheel -tax) was approved.. D. E. J. Wilson- On motion by Grable seconded by Henrickson, the application of D.E.J.Wilson for license to conduct the business of public accountant was approved. Frank D.Lucas On motion by Bartlett seconded by Henrickson, the application of r Frank D. Lucas for license to conduct the business of real estate sales- man was approved. Page 2 - ' Piinutes - April 2, 1945 Lena Mae Wallace - On motion by Grable seconded by Henrickson, the appli- Beauty Parlor cation of Lena Mae Wallace for license to conduct the business of beauty parlor at 705 Huntington Avenue was approved. Emmett Lindsey - On motion by Henrickson seconded by Bartlett, the appli- Restaurant cation of Emmett Lindsey for license to conduct the business of restaurant in the Huntington Beach pavilion on the beach was approved. C.L.Elliott resigns The Clerk read resignation of C. L. Elliott, member of the from Planning Com. Planning Commission, and on motion by Bartlett seconded by Grable, same was accepted. Robt. L. Davis Mayor Talbert appointed Robert L. Davis, manager of the Texas appointed on Planning Com. Oil Company, P.O.Box 188, to serve as a member of the Planning Girl Scout Troop #3 Mr. Wood - Pier concession Easter Musicale . Neon signs: Emmett Lindsey Robert Lindley 0 Vic Terry Applications: Standard Oil Co. Hunt.B-86 Hunt. B-97 Huntington State "State-21" Commission to fill the unexpired term of Otto Culbertson for the period ending April 24, 1946, and on motion by Bartlett seconded by Grable, the appointment by the Mayor was approved. The Clerk read letter from Norma Lee Elliott, Girl Scout Leader, Troop No. 3, requesting permission to use the Lake Park Club House for their meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of every month. The -matter was referred to the City Engineer for more complete information, namely: the time of day meetings are to be held. The matter of lease -contract for pier concession applied for by P. L. Wood was referred to Councilman Bartlett to contact Mr. Wood and report his recommendation to the City Council concerning rates and etc. On motion by Grable seconded by Henrickson, the sum of $149.65 was allocated to defray expense of the Seventh Annual Easter Musicale held on April lst. On motion by Grable seconded by Henrickson, the application of Emmett Lindsey to erect Neon sign on the Huntington Beach Company pavilion was approved. On motion by Grable seconded b3i Henrickson, the application of Robert Lindley to erect Neon sign at 113 Main Street was approved. On motion by Bartlett seconded by'Grable, the application of Vic Terry to erect Neon sign at 101 Main Street was approved. On motion by Grable seconded by Bartlett the application of the Standard Oil Company to drill well, Huntington B-86, was approved. On motion by Bartlett seconded by Henrickson the application of the Standard Oil Company for permit to drill well, Huntington B-87, was approved. This being the date set for hearing on application of the Huntington State Company to drill State-21, the Clerk informed .. 1 --t .. • Page #3 ` - Minutes April 2, 1945 the Council that all notices had been filed and that no objections had been received. There being no objections from the audience, on motion by Henrickson seconded by Bartlett, the application was approved. Resolution No.962 The Clerk read Resolution No. 962, accepting deed from the County of Orange and making certain corrections relative to Lots 12 and 24 in Block 617, and on motion by Henrickson seconded by Bartlett, Resolution No. 962 was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Henrickson, Grable, Bartlett, Talbert. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Hawes. Agreement - The Clerk read agreement wherein the Standard Oil Company of Standard Oil Co. California granted permission to the City of Huntington Beach to string telephone wire on poles of the Standard Oil Company along the beach for the benefit of the life guard department, and on motion by Henrickson seconded by Bartlett, the Mayor and City Clerk were autho- rized to execute same on behalf of the City. The Mayor appointed Councilman Grable on the Finance Committee. Demands On motion by Bartlett seconded by Henrickson, demands approved by the Finance Committee were ordered paid. Sign on Councilman Bartlett stated that he had given Cliff King tenta- Pav-A-Lon tive permission to erect sign on the Pav-A-Lon, and on motion by Henrickson seconded by Grable, permission was confirmed with the provision that the sign is to remain for a period not to exceed one year from this date. Sewage Disposal Councilman Henrickson stated that there had been some difficulty plant in operating the sewage disposal plant on account of break -down of certain portions of !machinery but that the plant is now running. Councilman Henrickson stated that the plant should be gone over en- tirely and repairs made. Kermit 12. Riggs The Clerk read a letter from Kermit M. Riggs requesting a lease on the Pav-A-Lon for conducting dances. Action was deferred until next meeting of the City Council. Reckless driving George Carroll addressed the Council and complained that young people were driving cars recklessly through the alleys in the downtown sections and that there was grave danger of children being run down if the practice continued. The matter was referred to Chief of Police Blossom. Mr. Lindsey - Emmett Lindsey addressed the Council and asked permission to serve beer in his new cafe in the Huntington Beach Company's pavilion on the beach. He stated that the Board of Equalization had on file a letter previously written by the City Council objecting to serving of drinks at this location, and on motion by Councilman Henrickson seconded 00 U Page #V - 11inutes April 2, 1945 A by Councilman Bartlett, the City Clerk was authorized and directed to write the Board of Equalization withdrawing ob- jections and former action of the City Council against license to sell beer at the above named location and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the letter. Motion put and carried unanimously. Trash truck - On motion by Grable seconded by Henrickson, the City new engine Engineer was authorized to purchase a new G.M.C. engine for the trash truck at a cost of approximately $400.00. Fire Hall Bldg.- Fire Chief Sargent stated that there were some bad leaks repair leaks in the fire hall building. The matter was referred to City Engineer Overmyer to have the city carpenter inspect and repair, if possible. Pinball machines - Police Chief Blossom stated that he was holding up an application to install pinball machines in the city pending authority from the City Council, and on motion by Henrickson seconded by Grable, the matter of licensing pinball machines, card games and other amusement devices was referred to the City Attorney and the Chief of Police to prepare an ordinance some- what similar to that in effect in the city of Newport and present same to the City Council for its adoption. On motion by Henrickson seconded by Grable, the Council adjourned. City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council. ATTEST* Mayor J