HomeMy WebLinkAbout1945-05-07MINUTES
Council Chamber, City Hall,
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, May 7, 1945
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.
Minutes On motion by Grable seconded by Bartlett, minutes for the
month of April were approved as read.
Monthly The Clerk read monthly reports of the City Treasurer, City
reports
Clerk, City Collector, City Engineer, City Judge and Chief of Police,
and on motion by Grable seconded by Henrickson, same were accepted
and ordered filed.
APPLICATIONS:
Beauty shop® On motion by Bartlett seconded by Henrickson, the application
Mrs. Norris of Mrs. H. Lee Norris to operate beauty shop at 205 Main Street was
approved.
Service Station®
Service On motion by Bartlett seconded by Grable, the application of
BrintnaHelyn Brintnall to operate service station at 120 Ocean Avenue was
approved.
Liquor store
Mrs. Geddes
On motion
by
Henrickson seconded by Bartlett, the application of
Margaret Geddes
to
operate liquor store at 409-Ocean Avenue was approved.
Store-
On motion
by
Henrickson seconded by Hawes, the application of
Ken Bentley
Ken Bentley to.operate store at 440 Main Street was approved.
Painter ®
On motion
by
Henrickson seconded by Bartlett, the application of
W.D.Dunbar
W. D. Dunbar for
license to operate as painting contractor was approved.
Service Station®
Jack Houston
On motion
by
Grable seconded by Hawes, the application of Jack
Houston for license
to operate service station at 303 Main Street
was approved.
B1dg.Cont.®
On motion
by
Grable seconded by Bartlett, the application of
Ray Camacho
Ray Camacho for
license to operate as building contractor was approved.
Install oil heater
® On motion
by
Bartlett seconded by Grable, the application of
Garrison
C. M. Garrison for
permit, to install oil heater and pipeline with fuel
tank and storage
on Lots 13 and 15, Block 315 was approved.
Southwest Exp.Co.
On motion
by
Henrickson seconded by Bartlett, the application of
State J-22
Southwest Exploration Company to drill State J-22 was approved.
Southwest Exp.Co., On motion by Henrickson seconded by Grable, the application of
State J-23
Southwest Exploration Company to drill State J-23 was approved.
Neon Sign On motion by Grable seconded by Bartlett, the application of
508 Ocean
Chas. E. Young to erect Neon sign at 509 Ocean Avenue was approved.
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Bid - Lots The Clerk read bid of Virgil Wilkerson in the amount of
6 & 7,906
$200.00 for Lots 6 and 7, Block 906, Vista Del Mar Tract:, Same was
referred to the City Attorney,
Lots 11 & 13, The Clerk read bid of Mrs. Stella Larue in the amount of
812 WP
$200.00 for Lots 11 and 13, Block 912, Wesley Park Tract; same
was referred to the City Attorney.
Claim- The Clerk read a letter from Attorneys Holbrook and Tarr to -
Sec. Bank
gether with a claim of the Security -First National Bank of Los Angeles
against the City in the amount of $59.80 covering assessment against
their property in Huntington Beach, Assessment #93. The matter was
ordered filed.
Pacific Electric The Clerk read the following letter from the Pacific Electric
Ry. Co.
Railway Company, C.W.Cornell, General Attorney:
Crossing
"Re: In the matter of the application of City of Huntington
Beach, a municipal corporation, for permission to construct a
public highway across a railroad track owned by the Pacific
Electric Railway Company, a corporation, and the Southern Pac-
ific Railway Company, a corporation, Application No. 24882.
It has been called to my attention that the extension of
time to comply with Decision No. 35502 in the above appliea-
tion expires June 16, 1945.
I am calling this to your attention for such action as the
City may desire to take."
And on motion by Henrickson seconded by Grable, the City Attorney
was authorized to ask for an extension of time.
Evelyn Fulkerson- On motion by Henrickson seconded by Hawes, City Engineer
Trailer Park
Overmyer was authorized to appoint Evelyn Fulkerson to serve in the
capacity as office clerk at the trailer park at a salary of $120.00
per month, Classification "D", effective as of.May 1, 1945.
Pav-A-Lon - The Clerk read a letter from Kermit M. Riggs and R. M. Henry
Riggs & Henry
making application to the City Council for contract and lease on the
Pav-A-Lon for the summer season, dances two nights per week, Wednesday
and Sunday. The Sunday nights beginning June loth through September
9th and the Wednesday nights beginning July 4th through September 5th;
rental to be $35.00 per night, tenant to do the necessary cleaning up
after each dance and to furnish all supplies for operating the dances.
Following motion by Councilman Hawes: "That the request of Kermit M.
Riggs and R. M. Henry be denied". Motion seconded by Councilman
Henrickson. Motion was lost by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Henrickson and Hawes.
NOES: Councilmen Grable, Bartlett and Talbert.
Following motion by Councilman Bartlett: "That the City Attorney be
and submit to the City Council for its considerat-iob
authorized to prepare/a contract leasing the Pav-A-Lon to Kermit M.
f er ht on the dances for mi Riggs and R. M. Henry at the rate of $35.00 p g
days indicated in their letter and mentioned above." Motion put and carried,
'r Councilmen Grable, Bartlett and Talbert voting "Yes". Councilmen Henrick-
son and Hawes voting "No",
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Hafty Ballade - On motion by Hawes seconded by Grable, the recommendation of
Police Dept.
Chief. of Police D. M. Blossom to employ Harry Sallade as relief
patrolman at a salary of $175.00. per month beginning May 1st and
to serve at the will and pleasure of the City Council was approved.
Complaint - Mr. Arch Lockett addressed the Council and offered.a complaint
Mr. Lockett
against the moving in of a building on Lots 24, 26 and 2&, Block 302,
corner Third and Orange. He stated that the structure was extreme-
ly disreputable and that in general it would depreciate the property
in the vicinity. He asked the Council if it would not be possible to
eliminate the structure. Engineer Overmyer stated that -the owner had
voluntarily agreed to make the structure comply in every respect with
city ordinances and State building .requirements; that in his opinion,
based on preliminary plans, the building .will.be a credit to the City.
That complete detailed plans and specifications were about completed
and that blueprints would be delivered to his office perhaps in the
next day or two. No action was taken .by the City Council.
Bldg. Ord.
On motion by Henrickson seconded by Hawes, the City Engineer,
City Attorney and Building Committee of the City Council were autho-
rized to make a complete check of the City building ordinances in -
eluding building, plumbing and electricity and prepare an ordinance
bringing same up to date.
Coin machines Reverend McCleneghan of the Methodist church addressed the
Council and voiced his objection to the licensing of coin operated
and money payoff machines. No action was taken by the Council.
Lot 21.. ,Mr. ,Evans -on, addressed the Council and asked for a price on a
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portion of Lot 21, Block 504, facing Fifth Street. The matter was
referred to the City Engineer and appraisal committee for valuation.
Civ. Defense On motion by Hawes seconded by Henrickson, the City Engineer
was authorized to remove all telephones and equipment formerly used
in Civilian Defense work.
Beach parties Councilman Henrickson stated that something should be done to
stop the practice of holding all night parties on the beach.
Demands On motion by Bartlett seconded by Grable, demands approved by
the Finance Committee were ordered paid.
Golf Course Mayor Talbert gave a detailed report of the operation and con-
dition .of the City's golf course.
Restroom Councilman Bartlett stated that.he and Engineer Overmyer were
facilities
proceeding with the work of repairing and reopening restroom facilities
under the pier adjoining the pavilion.
Pier Engineer Overmyer reported that upon examination of the land
end of the pier that some timberng..is badly needed - 4x14 -24 feet
long and that he was endeavoring to purchase them.
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Sewage plant Councilman Hawes stated that his committee was not ready at the
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present -time to submit an estimate of cost of the work to be done on
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the sewage disposal plant.
Adv. for bids- On motion by Bartlett seconded by Hawes, the City Clerk was autho-
Recreation Bldg.
sized to advertise for sealed bids for the building known as Standard Oil
Recreation.building located on Standard Oil property near 23rd Street,
with the provision that building must be removed within thirty days from
date of award. Bids to be opened and examined May 21, 1945, at 7:30 P.M.
j Tree - On motion by Bartlett seconded by Hawes, the request of Robert
Hosmer to have tree removed from in front of his place at .13th and Crest
was approved and the City Engineer authorized U remove the tree with the
provision that Mr. Hos mer replace it with a tree suitable.
Vacations- Engineer Overmyer stated that he would like to have permission to
St. Dept.
allow men in the Street Department to waive vacations with extra pay.
The City Council agreed.
'Reso. #964- The Clerk read Resolution No. 964 cancelling taxes on Lots 1, 2 and
Cancelling taxes
1-2-3,117 3 in Block 117, and on motion by Henrickson seconded by Hawes, Resolution
No 964 was passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Henrickson, Grable, Hawes, Bartlett, Talbert.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
Ord. #494 The Clerk read Ordinance No. 494 amending license Ordinance No. 327,
Amends Lic.Ord.
and on motion by Hawes seconded by Bartlett, Ordinance No. 484 was passed
and adopted by the following vote:
1• AYES: Councilmen: Henrickson, Grable, Hawes, Bartlett, Talbert.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
' ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
Councilman At this time Councilman Hawes asked to be excused from the Council.
Hawes excused
Reso.#965 The Clerk read Resolution No. 965 declaring a nuisance to exist
Weeds and providing for abatement of weeds and on motion by Henrickson seconded
by Grable, Resolution No. 965 was passed and adopted by the following vote:
` AYES: Councilmen: Henrickson, Grable, Bartlett, Talbert.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Hawes.
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Agreement -
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The Clerk presented and read agreement between the City of Huntington
� Pavalon
Beach and George M. Mitchell covering lease of the Pav-A-Lon dated May 1,
1945, and on motion by Bartlett seconded by Grable, the Mayor and Clerk
were authorized to execute same on behalf of the City.
L4 On motion by Grable seconded by Henrickson, the Council adjourned.
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