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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1946-05-0610 LI MINUTES Minutes Council Chamber, City Hall, Huntington Beach California Monday May 6, 1946. The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor. Bartlett. Councilmen present Grable, Terry, Hawes, Langenbeck, Bartlett. Councilmen absent: None. On motion by Hawes seco nded.by Grable, minutes for the month of April were approved as read. Committees The Mayor announced the appointment of the following committees: _. BEACH & PIER Vernon E. Langenbeck Ted W. Bartlett Monthly Reports Applications for licenses Sanitation & Health Finance Parks & Streets Buildings & Insurance Police & Fire Oil & Industry Ralph E. Hawes James P. Terry Ralph E. Hawes Vernon E. Langenbeck James P. Terry Fred T. Grable Ralph E. Hawes Vernon E. Langenbeck Fred T. Grable Vernon E. Langenbeck Fred T. Grable James P. Terry The Clerk read monthly reports of the City Treasurer, City Clerk, City Collector.;, City Judge, City Engineer and Chief of Police, and on motion by Grable seconded by Hawes, same were accepted and ordered filed. J The Clerk read the following applications for licenses: Beauty Shop, 125 - 6th St., Apr. "A", Leo F. & Mercedes Gaspar, Hotel, 804 Ocean Avenue, May V. Campbell, Interior Decorator supplies, 116 Main St., Oscar M. Myhre, Concession Cafe, under Pav-A-Lon, W. L. Dyment, General Contractor, J. C. Linton, 408 - loth St.,, Concession, confectionery concession 24, beach front, Florence Radford & Lois Kitts, - Shooting.gallery, lower floor Pay.A-"Lon, Paul V. McGlashan, Concession, eats, concessions 25 and 26, beach front, James E.Sullivan Service Station, 102 Ocean Avenue, Emmet E. Evans, Soft Drinks, lower floor Pav-A-Lon, E. S. Gross, Ice Cream stand, lower floor Pav-A-Lon, F. J. Brogan, Service station, 5th & Main, Grant A. Myers, Wheel -tax, food products delivery, Bill Meyer , Photograph studio, 716 Walnut, Gordon Ethington, General Merchandise and oil field equipment, 1917 - 17th St., Oil Well Supply Co., Neilsen Pump Division, Wheel -Tax, bread delivery, R. C. Schuldt, Electrical Contracting, 522 Main St., Leo G. Mongeon, Page #2 - Minutes May 6, 1946 4 0 D 1 1 Service Station, 220 Ocean Avenue, James M. Winship, Real. Estate Broker, 612 - 12th St., R. C. Spencer, Milk Bottle & Hoop game, lower floor Pav-A-Lon, G. R. Gates, Ajax Arcade Amusement, lower floor Pav-A-Lon, Frank M. Linnell. Licenses On motion by Hawes seconded by Grable, licenses were ordered approved issued. Application for The Clerk read application of P. J. Burrows for license to pool hall referred to Police Com.'operate pool hall with three poker tables in the rear of 212 Main Street, and on motion by Langenbeck seconded by Terry, the applicationi, was referred to the Police Committee for its investigation and recommendations. Referred to The Clerk read application of L. W. Dye for license to conduct Planning Com. the business of junk dealer on Lots 9.and 11, Block 522, and on motion by Hawes seconded by Langenbeck, the application was referred to the Planning Commission. Surety bond - On motion by Grable seconded by Hawes, the surety bond of Leo G. Leo G.Mongeon Mongeon, electrical contractor, was accepted and ordered filed. Salary - On motion by Hawes seconded by Terry, and on recommendation of the G. M . Park s Planning Commission, the salary of G. M. Parks, planning engineer, was increased to $75.00 per month, effective May 1, 1946. Planning Commission The Mayor announced the reappointment of Robert L. Davis on the appointments Donahue & Cowling - .application Sale of Tax deeded lots Lots 19 & 20, Elk 213 - Planning Commission -to serve for a full.term of four years, April 24, 1946 to April 24, 1950, and David K. Jones to fill the unexpired term.of- Vernon E. Langenbeck for, a period of four years ending April 24, 1949, and on motion by Grable seconded by Langenbeck, the appointments were approved. The Clerk read a letter from Chas. H. Donahue and Wes. W. Cowling making application for concessions of all kinds on the beach front be- tween 5th Street and 9th Street. The matter was referred to the Beach and Pier Committee . At this time, 9:00 o'clock P.M., the Clerk informed the Mayor that this was `the---time-set.--by set. -by notice in the Huntington Beach News and the City Council for selling certain lots at public auction. The Mayor C.H.King offered Lots 19 and.20 in Block 213 and same were sold to C. H. King for the sum of 4520.00 same being the highest bid offered. �- Lots'6 & 8, 312, Lots 6 and S in Block 312 were offered and same were sold to Matthew Nicholas Matthew Nicholas, 753 Stanton.St., Pasadena, for the sum of $800.00, same 10, being the highest bidder. Lot 19, 316, Lot 19, Block 316, was offered for sale to the highest bidder and C. E. Beam Physician's service was sold to C. E. Beam, 1994 Lindley Ave., Pasadena, for the sum of $150.00, same being the highest bid made. ` Jack S. Kinney of the California Physician's Service, 743 Grandview Street, Los Angeles, addressed the Council relative to the California Page #3 - Minutes Mays ..6, 1946 Physician's Service available to employees and asked permission to -.. t contact the city employees with a view of organizing the phisician service among the city employees of Huntington Beach. No action was taken by the City Council and Mr. Kinney was referred to Delbert Higgins, p president of the H. B. Employees' Association. Rhoads - redrill The Clerk presented and read application of Sam F. Rhoads to or deepen well � �, redrill or deepen a well on Lots 3, 4 and 6, Block 911, Wesley 'ark Tract, and on motion by Langenbeck seconded by Grable, permission was granted. Mr. Guppy - The Clerk read a letter from Roy A. Guppy of Guppy's Ceramics asking that Lots 22, 23 and 24 in Block 602, Vista Del Mar Tract, be Resolution #994 reclassified as M-1-0 district. After some discussion, the Clerk read Resolution No. 994, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, granting permission for the construction of factory on Lots 22, 23 and 24 in Block 602, Vista Del Mar Tract, and on motion by Grable seconded by Hawes, Resolution No. 994 was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Grable, Terry, Hawes, Langenbeck, Bartlett. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Ord. #495 The Clerk presented Ordinance No. 495, a districting ordinance Districting Ord. of the City of Huntington Beach, and on motion by Hawes seconded by Grable, Ordinance No. 495 was passed and adopted by the following Neon sign - Hazelwood Electric sign - Lester Neon sign Standard Oil Co. H.B.93 Miller & Ford Wells No. 1 & 2 vote: AYES: Councilmen: arable, Terry, Hawes, Langenbeck, Bartlett. NOES: Councilmen; None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. On motion by Grable seconded by Hawes, the application of Harlan Hazelwood for permit to erect Neon sign at 304 Ocean Avenue was approved. On motion by Hawes..seconded by Langenbeck, the application of Merle and Marie Lester for permit to erect electrical sign at 305 Main Street was approved. On motion by Grable seconded by Terry, the application of Norris Beauty Bar to erect Neon sign at 205 Main Street was approved. On motion by Hawes seconded by Grable, the application of Standard Oil Company of California to drill oil well, Huntington B-93, in the barley field was approved. Councilman Langenbeck not voting. On motion by Grable seconded by Langenbeck, the application of Atlantic Oil Company, Miller and Ford, to drill well No. 1 in Block 1706 and well No. 2 in Block 1705, East Side Villa Tract, was approved. Neon sign On motion by Hawes seconded by Langenbeck, the application of J. C. Lauer J. C. Lauer for permit to erect Neon sign at 316 Walnut Avenue was approved. 1 1 y . Page #4 - Minutes MayA, 1946 Trees - The request of R. J. Ferguson to have trees removed at 611 611 Joliet Joliet was referred to the Streets and Parks Committee for its in- vestigation and report. Wilshire Oil Co.The Clerk read application of the Wilshire Oil Company to storage tanks erect two 12,000 barrels oil storage tanks and construct a protect- ion wall around same at 19th and Olive. The permit was approved by Fire Chief J. K. Sargent, and on motion by Grable seconded by Langen- beck, the permit was approved and permission granted provided the permit is approved and signed by the City Engineer. P.E.Ry. Co. The Clerk read a letter from the Pacific Electric Railway Company Crossing at Chicago in the matter of the application of the City of Huntington Beach for permission to construct a public highway across the railroad tracks of the Pacific Electric Railway Company, under application No. 24882, same being crossing from Chicago to Third Street in Huntington Beach. The letter called attention to the fact that the application for this crossing expires June 16, 1946. The City Council discussed the matter and all agreed that the crossing should be constructed as soon as possible, and on motion by Hawes seconded by Grable, the letter was referred to the City Attorney to make application for an extension of one year and the City Engineer was directed to;furnish an estimate of cost for constructing the crossing at next meeting of the City Council. Wharfinger - On motion by Hawes seconded by Grable, the appointment of Charles Montague W. Montague as wharfinger and special officer on the pier at a salary of $175.00 per month, beginning April 16, 1946, and to serve during the will and pleasure of the City Council. Shaw - The Clerk read a letter from Chas. D. Shaw, 1632 Montana Avenue, surf riders Santa Monica, Telephone Santa Monica 5-5287, asking for permission to store surf riders under the city bandstand on the beach and to engage in the business of renting same during season, and on motion by a. Hawes seconded by Langenbeek, the matter was referred to the City Attorney to contact the applicant and after determining specifically what he desires and the type of business to be engaged in, prepare a contract and submit same to the City Council. The above named letter was accompanied by a check in the amount of $150.00 to cover one year's rental. Request for The Clerk read a letter signed by Elsie I. Chambers and Elsie St. light Patrick, 901 Frankfort Street, asking the city to install a street light at intersection of Frankfort and Hill Streets, and on motion by Grable seconded by Hawes, the engineer was instructed to install the light as soon as material is available. Complaint - The Clerk read a letter from Ivan R. Smith, 622 Main Street, dated Laundry April 24, 1946, complaining about the unsanitary conditions and dangerous . conditions of the laundry located on Main Street and asking that immediate IUU Page #5 - Minutes may 6, 1946 RI action be taken by the City Council to require the operator of the laundry to conform to ordinances of the City of Huntington Beach, and o on motion by Grable seconded by Langenbeck, the City Attorney was authorized to take the matter up with the laundry company and advise them that they must conform with city ordinances in the operation of the laundry. Legion Auxiliary- The Clerk read a letter from the Legion Auxiliary objecting to.the payment of the Memorial Hall March 12th initiation, and on motion.by Langenbeck seconded by Grable, cancellation was denied. Memo. Hall - Free The Clerk read a letter from Dr. Melvin Strong, youth so- use May 15th - �. Girl Scout troop ordinator, asking for free use of Memorial Hall by a Girl Scout Troop on May 15th and stated that the reason for the request for • free use was due to the fact that it is a girl scout troop and without funds, and on motion by Grable seconded by Langenbeck, the permit was granted. Trees to be removed On motion by Grable seconded by Terry, application of Jack Greer to have five small eucalyptus trees removed from the parking fronting his property at the corner of Hill and Geneva was approved and City Engineer Overmyer directed to have same removed. Fluorescent lights The City Clerk asked permission of the City Council to have '. in Council dhamber the. necessary fluorescent lights installed in the Council Chamber, and on motion by Hawes seconded by Grable, permission was granted. Demands On motion by Grable seconded by Langenbeck, demands approved -- by the Finance Committee were ordered paid. Need Reso. #995 The Clerk presented and read weed resolution No. 995, and on y motion by Hawes.se.eonded by Langenbeck, Resolution No. 995 was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Grable, Terry, Hawes, Langenbeck, Bartlett. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Mrs. Derigo - Attorney Overacker informed the Council that the City and accident Superintendent of Streets had been sued by Eula Derigo for the sum of $1,000.00 on account of an alleged accident and that the ' City was being represented by the City Attorney and that the matter had been referred to the City's insurance company. League of Cities Attorney pveracker stated that the League of -Cities will meet in Memorial Hall at 6:45 P.M., Thursday, May 23rd, and that all city officials are invited to attend but reservations must be made not later then Tuesday, May 21st. No action was taken by the Council. Parking Councilman Grable stated that he believed the City Council meters should take definite action to have parking meters installed in Y Huntington Beach, and on motion by Grable seconded by Hawes, the Engineer was directed to proceed with arrangements for the install- ation of Miller Parking meters as follows: _• Page #6 - Minutes May 6, 1946 Main Street, Ocean Avenue to Orange Avenue, Ocean Avenue, land side 2nd Street to 6th Street, Ocean Avenue, ocean side, 2nd street to 6th Street, inclusive, Walnut Avenue, 3rd Street to 5th Street, Olive Avenue, 3rd Street to 5th Street. The meters on the ocean side of Ocean Avenue to allow for a five hour or less parking time. All other meters one hour or less. Motion put and carried, Councilman Langenbeck voting "No" and stating that he pre- ferred to first try the method of parking regulations by ordinance. Pollution on Mayor Bartlett called attention of the Council to pollution on the beach beach caused by dumping garbage and spoiled meats by the Navy into the ocean thus causing a very unsanitary condition along the bathing beach, and on motion by Langenbeck seconded by Hawes, the City Clerk was • directed to write Congressman Phillips, the two California Senators and the Orange County Health Department and ask that action be taken immediately for the discontinuance of the practice of dumping garbage along the coast line. Salaries Councilman Langenbeck asked that the Mayor appoint a committee to consider salaries of city employees. The Mayor appointed the Finance Committee consisting of Hawes and Langenbeck and Councilman Terry and City Engineer Overmyer on the committee. Chairman Hawes stated that he would have all information ready and asked the committee to meet with him in the Council Chamber at 7:30 P.M. Monday, May 13th. Tram on Mayor Bartlett reported that he had received some information on pier a tram to be used for carrying passengers to the. outer end of the muni- cipal pier and suggested that if installation is to be made, it should be in the near future. On motion by Grable seconded by Terry, the matter was referred to the Beach and Pier Committee and city attorney to prepare a contract and submit to the City Council at its next meeting. . Wentworth to On motion by Hawes seconded by Grable, Vernon Wentworth was trailer park transferred from the Street Department to the trailer camp as of May 3 1st, salary $190.00 per month, Classification "E", this on recommendation of the City Engineer. Driveways for Councilman Terry suggested that the City Engineer contact oil oil companies companies with a view of requiring them to install regular driveways across the curb and sidewalks to their property in place of the temporary arrangements now being used. Waste water The Council and City Engineer discussed the pollution of the streets with waste water and it developed that street paving is being destroyed and in some cases the waste water is flowing in open drains along the streets in front of hotels and resident6property and that complaints have been registered against this type of waste water dis- posal. No definite action was taken by the City Council. 71 Page 47 Minutes May 6, 1946 On motion by Grable seconded by Hawes, the Council adjourned. City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council. ONX