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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1945-05-216:n 06. MINUTES Council Chamber, City Hall, Huntington Beach, California Monday, May 21, 1945 The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at I.• 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Talbert. Councilmen present: Henrickson, Grable, Hawes, Bartlett, Talbert. Councilmen absent: None. Taxi - The Clerk read a letter from J. W. Baker suggesting an ordinance Baker suggests new Ordinance regulating taxi cabs, also an application for license to operate taxi cab in Huntington Beach, and on motion by Hawes seconded by Grable, the matter of preparing an ordinance was referred to the City Attorney and the license application was approved. Bids opened This being the time set for opening and examining bids for sale Recreation bldg. of the Standard Oil Company's Recreation building, the'Clerk read bid of the Cleveland Wrecking Company for $150.00, also bid of Midway City Post #555, American Legion, in the amount of $$500.00. A check for r $500.00 accompanied the last named bid, and on motion by Grable.seconded by Hawes, the matter of selling the building was taken under advisement until next meeting of the City Council. V Pav-A=Lon _ Kermit Riggs addressed the Council in regard to the erection of signs signs near the Pav-A®Lon and especially where a palm tree was planted _ y in front of the building. The matter was referred to the Beach and Pier Committee. Pav-A=Lon v The Clerk read contract between the City and Kermit Riggs cover- ,ontract liggs ing the Pav-A-Lon for dances Wednesday and Sunday nights. After some discussion, the contract was referred back to the City Attorney to pro- y vide a rental of $50.00 per night and to provide for the City to furnish a caretaker to open the hall and close the hall and look after the • equipment during the dance period. Also the City to do all janitor work and furnish the necessary janitor supplies. ►nt to Kitcheltchell°s On motion by Hawes seconded by Bartlett, the City Attorney was v' contract authorized to prepare an amendment to the contract between the City and George M. Mitchell establishing the rental at $50.00 per night with the provision that the City take care of the maintenance of the hall in- cluding the janitor service June 8, 1945 to September 1, 1945. 6ewrite Riggs° On motion by Grable seconded by Bartlett, the City Attorney was ;ontract authorized to rewrite the contract between the City and Kermit Riggs on the same basis as above mentioned. Motion put and carried; Councilman CY Hawes voting "No" and explaining that he did so because of the Sunday ° night dancing only. i 4 Page #2 - Minutes May 21, 1945 ej(�5Q3 1 Ib Taxi - Mr. Van Dyke, operator of the Huntington Beach Cab Service addressed Mr.Van Dyke the Council and stated that the use of Butane by taxi cabs comes under the regulations of the O.D.T. He referred to the application for license by J.W.Baker and informed the Council that he believed no arrangements had been made with the U. S. Government to operate a taxi. No action was taken by the City Council. American On motion by Henrickson seconded by Grable, the American 'Legion was Legion Memorial granted free use of the Pav-A®Lon for Memorial Day services Wednesday, May 30th. owner's consent On motion by Bartlett seconded by Hawes, the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign "Owner's Consent" submitted by the Standard Oil Company for the purpose of removing certain personal property from the old airplane building owned by the City. Mrs. Francis The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Madge Francis asking for lease on concession the first building on the right side of the pier located opposite the life- guard station for the purpose of Souvenir and Novelty Concession for the four month period, June 1st to October 1st, with option to renew at $30.00 per month. The matter was referred to the Beach and Pier Committee t to check with former occupant Tipton and report back at next meeting of the Council. Orange Co. The Clerk read a letter from Secretary Overacker of the Orange County League of 61ties League of Cities calling attention of the Council to a meeting of the League to be held at Memorial Hall May 24th. Anderson- On motion by Bartlett seconded by Hawes, the matter of the Anderson - Young oil lease Young oil lease contract was referred to the City Attorney with authority to request payment of all back rental or secure quitclaim on the property. Advertise sale On motion by Henricksen seconded by Bartlett, the City Clerk was autho- of lots - June l8th rized to advertise sale of cleared lots, also portions of lots belonging to the City and located along Frankfort street, auction to be held at 7:30 P.M. Monday, June l8th. The Clerk was directed to notify owners of adjacent property along Frankfort Street. Bid on lot - The Clerk read bid of Carl S. Evanson in the amount of $200.00 for a- Evanson portion of Lot 21 in Block 504. The bid was ordered filed pending advertise- ment for sale. Applications ° On motion by Hawes seconded by Grable, the application of I. D. Walling - Malt shop ford for license to operate a malt shop was approved. Vidal & Robert- On motion by Bartlett seconded by Grable, the application of Michael A. son e grocery Vidal and Homer Robertson for license to operate retail grocery at 126 Main Street was approved. Service Sta.- On motion by Hawes seconded by Grable, the application of Reid W. Weir Reid W. Weir ` for license to operate service station at 102 Ocean Avenue was approved. Oil cleaning_ On motion by Hawes seconded by Henrickson, the application of C. M. plant Garrison Garrison to operate oil cleaning plant on Lots 13 and 15, Block 315 was �• . approved. Garage o On motion by Bartlett seconded by Grable, the application of Vell M. Duvall Page #3 Minutes May 21➢ 1945 Duvall for license to operate garage and repair shop at 301 Wesley Avenue was approved. Hearing a This being the date set for hearing on application for oil well Hunt. State Oil IQState #2211 permit by the Huntington state Company to drill State #22, the Mayor asked if there were any objections. The Clerk informed the Council that legal notices had been posted and published and that no object- ions had been received, and on motion by Henrickson seconded by Hawes, the application was approved. Agreement The Clerk read Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach P . d-. WOO d and P. L. Wood covering rental of a pier concession, and on motion by Hawes seconded by Henrickson, the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to execute same on behalf of the City. Agreement The Clerk read agreement between the City of.Huntington Beach Bruce Bros. and Bruce Bros. covering rental of trash dump ground, and on motion by Grable seconded by Hawes, the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to execute same on behalf of the City. Ord.#495 e The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 495, regulating the construction First reading of buildings, its first reading at this time. On motion by Grable seconded by Hawes, the Council adjourned. .City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council. AT S City Cle ,