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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1947-06-16666 MINUTES Council Chamber, City, Hall, Huntington Beach, California Monday, June 16, 1947 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. Correction Councilmen Hawes asked for a correction in recording of Minutes In minutes. of 6-2-47. of June 2, 1947, in regard to the investigation of installation of sewer line, that they be changed to read: "The sewage -committee stated that they had investigated the matter" instedd of "Councilman Hawes stated that he had investigated tyre matter'. Applications On motion by Hawes -seconded by Langenbeck, the following appli® for license° approved: cations for license were a ' Oil Well permit - R,K. Summy Harold A. Steuber Portable drilling outfi . Neon sign J.W. Massey Norman L. Butter, Jr. for license to conduct at H.B. Concession No. 24 the business of selling hotdogs, hamburgers, drinks, etc. John M. Walsh to conduct the business of installing and painting Neon signs. Maud V. Martin to conduct the business of cafe at Garland House., 113 Main Street. Charles KfDski and John W. Raihli, Concession No. 17, renting life rafts. This is a substitute application, original was denied. Hortie- Van Manufacturing Company to.:conduet the business of operating truck•and lights at the race tracks. On motion by Langenbeck seconded by Hawes, the application for oil well permit by R.K. Summy to drill on Lot 12, Block 520, was approved. On motion by Hawes seconded by Grable, the application of Harold A. Steuber for oil well permit to drill on lots 18 and 20, Block 213, was approved subject to furnishing surety bond and plans. On motion by Hawes seconded by Grable, the application of Harold A. Steuber to erect portable drilling outfit and derrick on Lots 19 and 20, Block 213, was approved. On motion by Langenbeck seconded by Hawes, the application of J.W. Massey (owner of signs) to erect a Neon wall sign,. flash type, at 624 Main Street was approved. Application On motion by Langenbeck seconded by Terry, the request of W.L. denied. Reis and C.J. Turosik to pick up and deliver:.- laundry in the Municipal trailer park was denied. Mr. L&=ell On motion by Langenbeck seconded by Terry, the request of Frank Beach Equip. M. Linnell, lessee of the lower floor of the Pav A -Lon; to permit Charles A. Derigo to rent -beach equipment at the lower floor of the Pav A -Lon was approved subject to the rental of umbrellas only, on -a basis of 15% of gross.receipts. 7 I a. Q .,Page 02, 667 �L Minutes o June 16, 1947- F IG I .(_DI LionsByron Fenley, Chairman of the Lions' Club barbecue to bra. held at Club Barbecue the foot of the pier on June 22nd, appeared before the Council and.re® quested permission to rope off the block on Main Street from Ocean Avenue to Walnut Avenue during the hour of 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 A.M., in order to prevent congestion of cars parking during the period of the parade, and on motion by Langenbeck seconded by Terry, the request was granted and the assistant Chief of Police was requested to cooperate with the Lions' Club Director. Bids'.on This being the date set for receiving bids for the construction and Street Work. installation of a combined reinforced concrdte and vitrified clay pipe storm drain with its appurtenances on Ocean Avenue, Sixteenth, Seventeenth, Nineteenth and Twentieth Streets and Main Street in the City of Huntington Beach, California, the Clerk opened and read the following bids: Bidder Item 1 Item 2 Total Bid Bond J.E. Popovich, P.O. Box 264, Sorrance, Calif. $22,000.00 $13,000.00 $35;000.00 $3600.06 P. & J. Artukovich. 13305 S. San Pedro, Los Angeles 3, Calif. Martin•Construction Co., Inc. 1529 Olympic Blvd. Montebello, Calif. Cox.Bros. Construction Co. Box 36, Stanton, Calif.' 33,846.00 1e>,437000 52,283.00 6,Ooo.00 33,000.W 19,000.00 52,000000 7,000.00 34,000.00 17,500.00 51,500.00 7,000.00 :Pernel Barnett, 751 W. Chapman Ave. Orange, Calif. 29, 552.00 M 700.00 49M2.00 5, 000.00 and, on motion by Langenbeck seconded by Grable, the bid of J.E. Popovich which *as the low bid was referred to the City Engineer for further anallysis and study and the Council to meet with City Engineer Overmyer at a meeting of the City Council Thursday, June 19th, 5:30 P.M.,,was approved. Outdoor The Clerk read letters receited from L.W. Jadle and the Anthony grill. Stone Company coverning the proposed construction and estimated cost of the construction of a stone outdoor grill to be located in Lake.'Park. The estimate of cost submitted by --Anthony Stone Company was $2,750.00 to erect the outdoor grill and patio including the foundation footing. The estimated cost submitted by L.W. Jadle was $1,950.00 which included the construction of the complete outdoor grill and patio which price does not include the cost of the plate grills or the foundation footing. City Engineer Overmyer discussed in detail the proposed construction and the operation of the outdoor grill, the advantages of the project which would be in the -nature of a memorial to the Veterans'of all Wars, and upon his recommendation and on motion by Hawes seconded by Langenbeck, the proposal of "L.W. Jadle was approved subject to further discussion by City Engineer Overmyer with the contractor in regard to the construction acid on final negotiation by Page #3 n Minutes, June 16, 1947. Dressing rooms on beach. the city engineer to instruct the city purchasing agent to issue a purchase order contract not to exceed the amount of $2,000.00 .. The Clerk read a letter received from Robert T. Seelye requesting a permit'to operate public dressing rooms on the beach, -dressing rooms would consist of two rooms one for`men and one for women 5 x 10 f et t a bl Request Mr. Seelye appeared in person and addressed the Council -extemporaneously referred to Beach & and stated that it would fill'a long felt need. at the beach and would Pier Comm. eliminate to some extent the problem of dressing rooms. The matter was referred to the Beach and Pier Committee which would make a report at the _ adjourned. meeting of the 'Council on Thursday, June 19th. Proposal - The Clerk read a letter received from the Municipal Service Company of Los Angeles as follows: Trash cans "We herewith submit for the consideration of your honorable body the Mme Hudson Flower show. following proposal; 1. e To purchase and place at strategic spots in -the City of: Huntington Beach metal waste paper and refuse receptacles and to maintain and keep them in proper repair and condition, t without any cost whatsoever to the said city of Huntington Beach for same. 2. In consideration for the above service we respectfully.re-� quest`the'privilege of placing advertising matter on said receptacles, which shall be executed with proper taste... 0 30 We further request that an exclusive franchise covering the above proposal be issued by the City of Huntington Beach to a partnership composed of John J. Hill and E.J. Hall.- i (We later propose to incorporate, and will file articles of incorporation and by laws of same with the City Council) 4. We request that said franchise will be for a period of ten years. 5. The City of Huntington Beach shall not have the right at any time to take over receptacles without compensation.to the grantee of $65.00 for each receptacle, plus installation costs." and, on, motion by Langenbeekseconded by Hawes, the proposal was re- ferred to the City Attorn for legal analysis. R..G. Hudson appeared before the Council in regard to the Flower Show to be held in Long Beach in August and asked the Council whgt..,it desired to do in re and to the exhibit. The Council referr d th mat g e e ter to the Chamber of Commerce for joint action with Mr. Hudson. 0 Page. #4, 669 Minutes, June 16, 1947. E� Mro.Wuerer- Waste Water .The Clerk read.a letter received from Richard Wuerer of the Southern California Drilling_Company requesting temporary permit to empty clean waste water owned by them in the Huntington Beach Oil Field located at Springfield and Alabama Avenue. The waste water to be, emptied into the 13th Street storm drain, and�on motion by Langenbeck seconded by Grable, the request was denied. Tram_- The Clerk read a letter presented -by Harry -A. Overmyer, City to trailer park. Engineer, received from,the Pacific Electric. Railway Company concerning the City®s application for permit or lease:to operate a tram from the, Municipal pier to the Municipal Trailer Park. The matter was refePred to the City Engineer to consult further with the Pacific Electric Railway Company and to negotiate and offer a percentage of the present percentage being received from the tram lease held by Kenneth W. Thompson. Demands. On motion by Grable seconded by Terry, demands approved by the Finance Committee were ordered paid. Telephone The Clerk presented the termination contract between the Associated service e Ligeguards Telephone Company, Ltd.; and -the City of Huntington Beach in connection with the furnishing of private exchange -service located at the Huntington Beach Pier, and on motion by Langenbeek,seconded by Grable, the Mayor _and City Clerk were instructed to sign the contract. The Clerk read a letter presented by Harry -A. Overmyer, City Light standards -Engineer, presenting the Pacific Union Metal Company®s quotation for the furnishing of 26 light standards to be located on Main Street from -Ocean Avenue to,Magnolla Avenue. The quotation was for the installation of concrete -light standards in lieu of metal standards ordered two months ago and delivery of which has not been made. After duo consideration by the Council the quotations on substitutions by the Pacific Metal Company were dismissed, and on motion by Grable seconded by Hawes, the City purchasing agent was authorized to increase the original order of twelve standards, Union Metal design 41003-Y263 to 32. H.B. Elect. The Clerk presented the agreement submitted by:the H.B. Electrical service m Service coverPng the furnishing of incandescent lamps,to the City of Lamps Huntington Beach for the.;, period July 16, 1947 to the 16th day of July, -- 1948, and on motion by Langenbeck seconded by Grable, the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to sign the agreement. L.C. York The Clerk read recommendation of Harry A. Overmyer, City Engineer, XEX XX=MOCKMQ�that L.C. York be placed on the monthly payroll under Classification "D" El Ordinance No. 499, at $195.00. per month beginning June 16, 1947- and on motion by Grable seconded by Langenbeck, the,recommendation was approved. [0 670 Page #5, Minutes, June 16, 1947. T.W. Mayfield The Clerk read recommendation of City Engineer Harry_A. Overmyer a� W.W. Cowlin gthat T.W. Mayfield and Wm. W. Cowling be placed on the regular monthly payroll as of June 1, 1947, under classification "E" of Ordinance No. salary $205.00 per month, and on motion by Langenbeck seconded by Grable,; the recommendation was approved. Deputies The City Clerk requested approval of the following appointments appointed. as of June 3, 1947, Helen N.-Newland, Chief deputy city clerk, Myrtle E. Herlinger, deputy clerk, Helen Axton deputy clerk and C.P. Patton, deputy City assessor, and.on motion by Grable seconded by Terry, the appointments were approved. Councilman At this time Councilman Hawes asked to be excused from the H awe s excused. meeting. The Clerk read Resolution No. 1019, a resolution of the City Reso.. 1019 recognizing a citizens Youth Welfare Committee organization for the Wouth Welfare. promotion and advancement of youth welfare in the City of Huntington Beach, and,on motion by Langenbeek'seconded by Grable, Resolution 1019 was passed and adopted by the -following vote;. AYES: Councilmen: Grable, Terry, Langenbeck, Bartlett. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Hawes. League of The Clerk,read a letter received from the Orange County League Cities. of Cities regarding meeting of the Orange County League of Cities to be held at the Lake Park Club house 6:45-P.M., Wednesday, June.25, 1947. 0 The Clerk was instructed by the-Cou mil to advise the secretary that fifteen:, persons will be present from the Aity of Huntington Beach. R.G. Hudson The Clerk read letter received from R.G. Hudson requesting that resigns -from Planning' he be relieved from the responsibility of acting as a member of the City Commission. Planning Commission, and on motion by Langenbeck seconded by Terry, the request was approved and the Council thanked him for his services with the Commission and expressed regrets upon his leaving. Mr. Henricksen On motion by Langenbeck seconded by Terry, the City.Council:appointed exmofficio member of J.L.Henricksen, City Clerk, ex-officlo member of the Planning Commission Planning Com. in place of C. R. Furr, Mr. Furr On motion by Langenbeck seconded by Grable, C.R. Furr was Planning Commission. appointed as a member of the Planning Commission- to serVe the unexpired term of R.G. Hudson. 1947-1948 The,City Clerk presented to each member of the Council a copy -of Budget the 1947-1949 proposed budget from the following departments:. Police, Fire, Lifequard, Library, Municipal bonds,and-'.interest and Music and promotion (Chamber of Commerce) ►(D age, #6,:.. Minutes, June 16, 1947 671 I I C' F 1 :0 10 I L K? V.FCW. Mr. Tally, representative of Veterans of Foreign Wars appeared . before the City Council and advised that they wished to relinquish their bids for use of Memorial Hall on Wednesday nights as the American Legion had extended an invitation for them to use the Legion Hall on a temporary basis and thanked the Council for their splendid cooperation. Life guards D.G. Higgins, chief life guard of the City of Huntington Beach, for summer months. presented to the City Council a request to employ the following persons in the life quard department at the recommended salaries starting June 16, 1947, as follows: , Bracket HE" - Bonus Walter B. Knisley, Capt. $220.00 $20.00 Fred Swartz, Lieut. 200.00 20.00 George Allan, Lieut. 200.00 20.00 Jack Killian, Guard 175.00 20.00 Kenneth Nitzkowski, Guard. 175.00 20.00 Marvin Burns,Guard 175.00 20.00 Edwin Illsley, Guard 175.00 20.00- Robert Hamilton, Guard 175.00 20.00 Jeffrey Millet, Guard 175.00 20.00 Neal Rydlek,. Guard 175.00 20.00 David Harris, Guard 175.00 20.00 John Spears, Guard 175.00 20.00 John Killian, Guard 175.00 20*00 John Wright, Guard 175.00 20.00 James Smith, Guard 175.00 20.00 Tree to be removed. - Robert Hoyt, Guard -Sundays only ® $7.50 per day Buster Bruce, Guard - " " 7.59 per day Charles E. McKnight, Guard !' " 7.50 per day Buckstone, Guard " " 7.50 per day Bracket PC" Tot al $240.00 220.00 220.00 195.00 195.00 195.00 195.00 195.00 195.00 195.00 195.00 195.00 195.00 195.00 195.00 7.5-0 J 7.50 7, 50. 7.50 Betty Ducommun, PBX Operator .$125.00 $125.00 and, on motion by Langenbeck seconded by Grable, the request was approved. The Streets and Parks Committee reported to the Council that the request -of Mrs. Jennie E. Barger to have tree removed from parking at 17th and Acacia and recommended that the xequest be granted, and on motion by Langenbeek seconded by Terry the permit was approved and the property owneaff to pay one-half the cost ofremoval. Sportsmen Mayor Bartlett suggested to the Council that the Sportsmen Inc., be Inc. advised that if negotiations in regard to their proposal -contract with the, City of Huntington Beach was not completed by July 7, 1947, the negotiations Z Page 07, Minutes, June 16, 19470 0 shall be deemed terminated and cancelled, and on motion by Grable seconded by Langenbeek, the City Clerk was instructed to write a letter to Sportsmen Inc4f Memoo.,Hall City Engineer Overmyer discussed at length the proposed altera- Storage - I space. tions in Memorial Hall to take care of'proposed storage space under the stage to permit storage of tables and chairs, cost not to exceed $100.00 and on motion by Hawes seconded by Langenbeek, the City Engineer was authorized to proceed with the alteration as he outlined. Beach Wm. H. Gallienne, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, appeared erosion. before the Council to advise that Engineer Patterson and Mr. Warner were leaving for Washington, D.C. in reggrd to the beach erosion work to be done at Surf Side by the Government and that the City of Huntington Beach should bear in mind that whatever proposed work is to be done at Surf Side may have a direct bearing at Huntington Beach and.to instruct Engineer Patterson and Mr. Warner that in the consideration of any plans the Government intends to proceed on at Surf Side may effect the beach at Huntington Beach and due consideration Should be given to this condition. The matter was referred to the Beach and Pier Committee to take immediate airti on. 4th of July Dr. Douglas Hough appeared before the Council in regard to the celebration. - , • Fourth of July plane. and introduced Wm. Gallienne who discussed in detail the entire Fourth of July program to be held here and then intro- duced Ken Baker who described to the Council in detail the set-up of the show known as the Cavalcade of ttie Golden West and was advised that his organization takes full charge and relieves the City of any worry as to the efficient functioning of the entire program.- At this.time Wm. Gallienne discussed the. financial setup for the show and -asked that the City of Huntington Beach underwrite the expenses, and on. motion by. Langenbeek seconded by Terry, the City of Huntington Beach agreed to underwrite - the program in the amount of $5,000.00 divided as'follows8' Show at the race track bowl $3,000.00, all other expenses relative to the parade and other expenses -in the City $2,000.00, and that the City of Huntington Beach is to receive 50% of all net receipts from the entire r program to be held during the days of July.4th, 5th 'and 6th, 1947. motion carried unanimously. On motion by Grable seconded by Langenbeek the meeting adjourned until 5:30 P.M. Thursday, June 19, 1947. ATTEST: 01 City Clerk- Ci y, Clerk and ex -of f icio Clerk of he City Council. r I May or