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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1946-02-18MINUTES Council Chamber, City Hall, 4 Huntington Beach, California Monday, February 19, 1946 . The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by the Clerk. Councilmen present: Henrickson, Grable, Hawes, Bartlett. Councilmen absent: Talbert. Councilman Henrickson Mayor pro-tem, On motion by Bartlett seconded by Grable, Councilman Henrickson was appointed mayor pro-tem. , LPPLICATIONS: )elivery of Butane On motion by Bartlett seconded by Hawes, the application of Cedric E. Jones to conduct the business of trucking, delivery of Butane to trailer courts, was approved. Lumbing Contractor - % C.Hermann On motion by Grable seconded by Hawes, the application of Fred C. Hermann for license to engage in the business of plumbing contractor, 1410 Orange Avenue, was approved. )lpIrs Yourself Laundry - ors. Montgomery On motion by Hawes seconded by Bartlett, the application of Leila B. Montgomery for license to conduct the business of Help Yourself Laundry at 502 Alabama was approved. ;heel Metal Wks.- On motion by Hawes seconded by Grable, the application of R. D. Gowdy L. D. Gowdy for license to conduct the business of deneral Sheet Metal work; contracting, was approved. 'lastic Fabrication -On motion by Grable seconded by Bartlett, the application of Glen.H. r ►rrowsmitth Arrowsmith for license to conduct the business of plastic fabrication at 1011 California Avenue was approved. keel -tax - On motion by Bartlett seconded by Grable, the application of L. J. Dorn- )ornbusch Y: Busch for wheel -tax license, delivering peanut vending machines, was approved. Cafe - On motion by Hawes seconded by Bartlett, the application of Harlan 0. Hazelwood Hazelwood for license to'eonduct cafe at 304 Ocean Avenue was approved. Surety bond - F.C. Hermann On motion by Hawes seconded by Bartlett, the surety bond of Fred C. • Hermann to engage in the plumbing contracting business was approved. State M-1 This being the date set for hearing in the matter of application of (amilton & Sherman Hamilton and Sherman to drill State M-1 on Lots 5, 6 and 7 in Block 122, Huntington Beach 17th Street Section, the Clerk informed the Council that no objections had been received in the office of. the City Clerk, The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience had any objections to this well being drilled and Engineer Overmyer stated that there would be no hazard in drilling the well. There being no objections, on motion by' 4 Grable seconded by Hawes, the engineer was authorized to issue permit. Surety Bond On motion by Grable seconded by Hawes, the surety bond of Hamilton and Sherman, operators, in the amount of $500,00 accompanying application for .� oil.well permit to drill State M-1 was accepted and ordered filed. rage rG m minuves February 19, 1946 Ordo- #493 The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 493, amending salary ordinance, its Salaries second reading, and on motion by Hawes seconded by Bartlett, Ordinance No. 493 was passed and adopted by the following vote-, AYES-, Councilmen: Henrickson, Grable, Hawes, Bartlett. NOES; Councilmen-, None. ABSENT: Councilmen-, Talbert. Lease o The Clerk read application of Mrs. Hazel Allen for lease on the cafe Mrs. Allen building on the outer end of the municipal pier with offer of $940.00 per year as a rental, also application of T. G. Ray in the amount of $735.00 for same purpose, and on motion by Hawes"seconded by Grable, the City Attorney was authorized to prepare a lease between the City of Huntington Beach Asks to have tree removed on Joliet Tree on Lake and Mrs, Hazel Allen covering the cafe building on the outer end of the municipal pier for a period of one year at a rental of $840.00, City Attorney Overaeker to consult with the Beach and Pier Committee in the preparation of the lease. The Clerk read a letter signed by Roy Ferguson, 611 Joliet, W. E. Spikes, 915 Florida and 0. Knisley, 608 Joliet, stating that a dangerout condition existed in the 600 block on Joliet on account of tree limb and asked that the tree be removed. The matter was referred to the City Engineer and Street Committee. The Clerk read a letter from the members of the Church Council of the Foursquare Gospel Church on Lake Avenue asking the city to remove the euca- lyptus tree in front of the church. The matter was referred to the City Engineer for his investigation. Claim o _ The Clerk presented claim of Denio et al dated February 4, 1946, same Denio et al was ordered filed. Mr. Richards -A Mr, Richards appeared before the Council and asked for permit to rent surf boards and umbrellas on the beach. The matter was referred to the Beach and Pier Committee and the applicant advised to submit a written proposal. Mr.Spaulding e %Zr. Vern Spaulding addressed the Council relative to a bait stand he is now using on city property at the corner of Highway 39 and Ocean Avenue and stated that he would be willing to pay a reasonable rental at any time the City called upon him to do so. Agreement - The Clerk read agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Frank Ajax Amusement Co. M. Linnell, doing business as Ajax Amusement Company, leasing the lower floor of the -�Pav-A-Lon building, and on motion by Hawes seconded by Grable, the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to execute same on behalf of the City. Demands On motion by Bartlett seconded by Grable, demands approved by the Finance Committee were ordered paid. Agreement m The Clerk read a lease -agreement between the City of Huntington Beach Garrish and Georgiana W. Garrish covering use of certain acreage owned by the City as an airplane field. The matter was discussed and execution of the agree- ment deferred until a later date. Resolution The Clerk read Resolution No. 987 calling a general municipal election #987 - Election Apr.9, 1946 for Tuesday, April 9, 1946, and on motion by Grable seconded by Hawes, Resoa us 462 rage r.5, tainu-ces February 18, 1946 lution No. 997 was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Henrickson, Grable, Hawes, Bartlett. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen® Talbert. Reso.#988 Proposition +1 The Clerk read Resolution No. 988, authorizing proposition No. 1 on the ballot amending the City Charter, and on motion by Hawes seconded by Bartlett, Resolution No. 988 was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen® Henrickson, Grable, Hawes, Bartlett. NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Talbert. League of Cities® 2-28-46 City Attorney ®veracker informed the Council, that the League of Orange County Cities will meet in Fullerton, Thursday, February 28th at 6:30 P.M. dinner and that Attorney Louis Burke would be the main 1 speaker. The following councilmen and officials stated they would attend the meeting: Place Towne House, 516 N.Spadra Road, Fullerton. Mr. & Mrs. Overacker, Mr. & Mrs. Henrickson, Mr. & Mrs. Bartlett, Mr. & Mrs. Grable, Mr. & Mrs. Gallienne, Chief and Mrs. Blossom, Mr. & Mrs. Higgins, Mr.,'.",&_ -Mrs,, a°Qvermyer, Mr. & Mrs. Furr, Mr. & Mrs. Clegg, Mr. C. P. Patton, a total of 21. Beeson Engineer Overmyer stated that Park Superintendent Beeson reports r for duty on February 25th, and on motion by Hawes seconded by Grable, Richard Beeson was employed as park superintendent under the super- vision of the City Engineer at -a salary of $225.00 per month, Class "D", beginning February 25, 1946. First St. lights - Engineer Overmyer reported to the Council concerning an.-applica= tion by residents for lights on First Street between Walnut and Olive Avenues. He stated that it would be possible to install gooseneck V lights just as soon as material is available. No action was taken by the Council. Charges for Lake Park Bldg. & Memo The following charges for use of the Lake Park building and Memo — Hall rial Hall were agreed upon by the City Council and the City Attorney authorized to prepare resolution accordingly; Lake Park Building - local users $4.00 per day without kitchen prime vileges and $6.00 per day with kitchen privileges. Out of town users ` $8.00 per day without kitchen privileges and $12.00 per day with kitchen privileges. Memorial Hall - local users $5.00 per day without kitchen, $15.00 per 1 day with kitchen privileges or for dances. Out of town users $25.00 per day without kitchen privileges, $35.00 per day with kitchen privileges or for dances. It�being understood that the above charges Y are to apply to any fraction of a day. That a deposit of $10.00 in advance to cover broken and lost dishes, silverware, cooking utensils and other equipment, this to apply to both Lake Park and Memorial Hall® T rage Y4 - minuxces February 1-, 11,46 jet 1 s 1, -A E 4 r The term local people is to include those living within the city limits of Huntington Beach only. The term local organizations to mean any established club, church, lodge or society having a regular estab- lished lodge, club or headquarters in Huntington Beach and includes Orange County League of Cities, Chamber of Commerce, Orange County Coast Association, Orange County Peace Officers Association. No charge to be made for either hall for gatherings of Huntington Beach citizens where the general public is invited and where no dinner is served or no dancing. On motion by Bartlett seconded by Grable, the Council adjourned® ATTEST- U / 'AJ City Clerk City Clerk and ex-officio lerkr of the City Council.