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Council Chamber, City Hall'
Huntington Beach, California.
Monday, July 7, 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.
On motion by Grable seconded by Langenbeck, minutes for the month
of June were approved as read.
The Clerk read monthly reports of the City treasurer, City Clerk,
City Collector, City Judge, City Engineer, Chief of Police and Chief
Lifequard, and on motion by Grable seconded by Langenbeck, same were
accepted and ordered filed**
Mr. Brown of 701 Alabama Avenue appeared before the City Council
and requested permission to leave his trailer parked where he is now
renting space in order that he can more easily'dispose of it. The matter
was referred to the Beach and Pier Committee for further action.
On motion by Grable seconded by Terry, the followino'applications
for business license were approved:
Stanley Tamulinas to operate barber shop at 308 Walnut Avenue.
Raymond Brown to operate grocery store at 1002 Delaware Avenue.
Oliver Termite Control for contractor's license to conduct the business
of termite control.
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Dia-Boy Tubing Survey Company, Harry Whittaker, contractor's -license to
conduct the business of oil well service.
Lawrence Johnson to conduct service station at 502 Ocean Avenue.
R.L. Riley to conduct the business of lunch counter at 310 Walnut Avenue.
Pacific Pumps, Inc. 2825 Cherry Ave., Long Beach 6, application for
wheel -tax license.
,Juan Nevarez, Rt.3, Box 872, Santa Ana, application for'.wheel-tax license
to cover delivery of fruit and vegetables.
California Butane Company, vh e'el-tax license to deliver butane.
Charles Roland,*to conduct the business of trucking.
Dick's meat Company; 1720 E. Anaheim, Long Beach 4, wheel -tax.
Ernest Anshutz, concession on lower' floor of Pav-A-Lon to sell sno-cones
and candied apples.
V.H. Nitzkowski for location at trailer park for rental of umbrellas and
surf riming equipment.
Norman R. Ryerson, wheel -tax license to deliver produce.
Chas. R. Furr to conduct the business of Real Estate Broker at 1131 Main St.
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Floyd E. Tanner, wheel -tax license to deliver,-, soft drinks.
Fred McAndrus, wheel -tax license to delivery produce.
Kern Food Products, Inc., wheel -tax license to deliver food products.
R.A. Brown, to conduct hotel at 215� main Street.
Walter E. Dabney, real estate salesman at 109 Main Street.
Marilyn M. Bates to c6nduct-children's shop &.t 226 Main Street.
C.H. Ellis, to conduct the Turf Cafe at 2z32 Main Street.
J.A. Pruitt, to conduct service station at 120 Ocean Avenue.
International Cementers, Inc., contractor's license to conduct the
business of oil well cementing etc.
E.I. Wood, Superior Service, to conduct the business of trucking.
Ryning Construction Co., contractors, oil field construction.
J.H. Willeford, to conduct the business of housemoving.
Edward Hinson, 511 Hartford, Huntington Beach, to conduct the business'
of sign painting. 3
Application Oh motion by Grable seconded by Langenbeck, the application of
denied.
H.G. Waters to conduct the business of serving water melon in the
concession in lower floor of,Pav-A-Lon was denied.
Application On motion by Langenbeck seconded by Grable, the application of
denied. Anna E. Singleton to conduct the business of hamburger grill at the
Sea B reeze,Market was denied until recommendations of the health
officer has been complied with. 0
Fireworks. On motion by Langenbeck seconded by Grable, the applicationfor
permit for fireworks display by the Golden State- Fireworks Manufacturing
Company, was approved.
Bolton On motion by Langenbeck seconded by Terry, the application of
drill well O.L. Bolton to drill well on Lots 1-3-5 and 7 in Block 418, 17th Street
Section, was approved.
West Amer. Oil On motion by Terry seconded by Grable, the application of West
Col. drill well
American Oil Company, to drill well on Lots 2 and 4. Block 621,
17th Street Section, was approved.
Chas. W. Camp On motion by Langenbeck•seconded by Terry, the application of
drill well Chas. W. Camp to drill well on Lots 17 - 19 21 & 23, Block 622,
H.B. Townsite, was approved.
Neon sign On motion by Langenbeck seconded by Grable, the application
of Roy Bryant to erect Neon sign at 311 Walnut Street, was approved.
D.K. Jones The Clerk read letter received from D.K. Jones in which he
palm tree requested that the City of Huntington Beach remove the second palm
,tree on Olive Avenue just east of the alley line on the,north side
of the street between Sixth and Seventh Streets. The tree at present
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D.K. Jones
cut curb.
Geo. Thomas
cut turbo
obstructs entrance to the three car garage now under construction, and on
motion by Grable seconded by Terry, the request was granted and the
owner to pay 50%'of the removal cost.
The Clerk read letter received from-D.K. Jones in which he re -
quested permission to cut the curb on north side of Olive Avenue
between the alley'and Sixth Street for the purpose of making a driveway
into a new three oar garage now under -construction, and on motion by
Langenbeck seconded by Grable, the request was approved subject_to a.
maximum restriction of 25 feet.
The Clerk read a letter received from George Thomas 522 Fourteenth
Street, requesting Ipermission to cut the curb for driveway pruposes at
stated address and all work to be done by,specifications of the City
Engineer, and on motion by Terry seconded by Grable, the request was
approved.
Waste.Water On motion by Langenbeck seconded by Hawes, the City Attorney
and the oil committee were requested to meet for the purpose of
drafting an amendment to the waste water ordinance, to contain an
Increase from $2.00 to $5.00 per month and to review and include other
changes necessary. Motion approved.
Estimate The Clerk read a letter submitted by the City Engineer requesting
Concrete the construction of concrete gutters as follows:
gutters.
"Pursuant to the request of the Streets and Parka Committee, I
submit herein estimate of cost for the construction of concrete gutters,
two feet wide and six inches thick, on Walnut Avenue between 17th and
l8th Street
l8th Streets/ between Walnut and Palm Avenue and 20th Street from
Ocean to Palm Avenue.
The purpose of these gutters are to provide better drainage facilities
in this particular area. It would also aid in correcting a problem
which now exists in the disposal of waste water in this vicinity.
The estimate of cost for the construction of the above men-
tioned gutters is $6,450.00 excluding any rough grading. It is pro-
posed to do the rough grading with our own equipment.
Respectfully,
Harry A. Overmyer, City E ngineer. li
On motion by Langenbeck seconded by Hawes, the recommendation of the
City Engineer and the request of the Streets and Parks Committee
was approved except to defer the work until later on 20th Street from
Ocean to Palm Avenue. Motion approved.
Paul F. Darden The Clerk read letter submitted by D.M. Blossom, Chief of Police,
Lewis E. Ross requesting the employment mf two additional patrolmen as follows:
patrolmen Paul F. Darden and Lewis E. Ross, their salary to be bracket "B",
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$190.00 per mont4, salary ordinance No..498, and on motion by Lan genbeck
seconded by Grable, request was approved,
Plymouth, four - The Clerk read quotation submitted by R.P. Mandic of Handic
d6or sedan. -
Motors, Inc., on a 1947 Plymouth Special Deluxe Four Door Sedan, quotation
Mandic Motors as follows:
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Cost price of new car $1521.90
Undersealing of new car 35.00
1 can Breaking in Oil .75
1 can' Rust Resister 1.00
Waxing & New Car Service 15.00
Total price of New Car 1573.65
Trade in Allowance on 1941
Hudson 436.00
Total Difference 1137.65
On motion by Hawes seconded by Grable, the City Clerk was authorized
to issue purchase order,to Mandic Motors, Inc., as quoted.
Housemovers The Clerk presented housemovers bonds as follows:
Bonds.
Hartford Accident & Indemnity Company for the Star House Movers, Inc.,
of Los Angeles, California,
Fireman's Fund Indemnity Company, for J.H. Willeford, of Santa Ana, Calif.
The bond form was examined by the City' Attorney' for form, and on motion
by Langenbeck seconded by Grable, the bonds were approved.
Kitchen utensils The Clerk reported to the City Council that he had made a survey
needed at
Memo. hallo of the kitchen utensils and equipment in Memorial Hall and advised
the Council that such items as ladels, large serving spoons, pancake
turners, cocktail glasses, one 5 gallon and one 8 gallon stalless
Demands
Baseball
grounds.
Lights.
steel pots with handles and steam table pans were requested,
Request was also made to purchase a twin coffee urn'with a minimum
capacity of 150 cups, the urn to be of stainless steel. The Council
was advised that a suitable urn could be purchased for a price not
to exceed $200.00, and on motion by Langenbeck seconded by Terry, the
`Clerk was instructed to purchase the items necessary, and the coffee
urn not to exceed a price of $200.00.
On motion by Grable seconded by' Terry, demands approved by
the Finance'Cocnmittee were ordered paid,
Mr. Starkey, representing the ball players who use the ball
field at the school'grounds, reported the inadequate lighting con-
fronting the players at present and recommended that two additional
poles with two lights on each pole --be installed to give lighting as
desired and needed. The Council informed Mr. Starkey that it was a
matter for the School Board and advised him'to contact the School
Board at their next 'regular meeting.
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Mr. Denny Mr. Denny of the Huntington Beach Company appeared before the
Beach Front.
Council and said he wished to have clarified the status of the beach front
agreement in regard to the.beautification program. The Council requested
that he take the matter up with the city attorney.
Lifeguards Councilman Langenbeck recommended that a salary adjustment in
Adjustment in salaries° the life guard department be made by setting the rate brackets back and
adding 1/5th
of
the
monthly rate
to compensate.f or
the sixth day. The pur-
pose of this
is
to
conform to the
forty hour week
according to Ordinance
No- 512, the change in salary brackets to read as follows:
Captain, Bracket "D" $200.00 plus 1/5th, total $240.00 per mo.
Lieutenant, Bracket "B11 $170.00, plus 1/5th, plus $20.00 bonus, total
$224.00 per month.
4J Life guards, Bracket "B", $145.00, plus 1/5t#, plus $20.00' bonus, total
$194.00, and on motion by Langenbeck seconded by Hawes, the
recommendation was approved.
Rent control. Mr. Gallienne secretaryof the Chamber of Commerce appeared
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before the Council and spoke briefly on the present rent control
situation. He advised the Council that they should consider and take
steps to obtain a rent control board in Huntington Beach in order to
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4 protect property owners and the interest of the city. He also pointed out
that the Rent Control Board in Santa Ana does not include Huntington
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Beach as a resort city such as Laguna Beach and Newport Beach. The
Council requested Mr. Gallienne as Public Relations Director to
write to the Rent Area Administrator for full particulars and procedure
toward the establishment of a rent control board for the city.
Mr. Gallienne Mr. Gallienne, at this time, commended all cf the department heads of
the City of HuntinCD
gton Beach for the one hundred percent cooperation
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his organization received during the Fourth of July celebration.
Vacation Councilman Langenbeck asked the member of the. Council for
Mr. Langenbeck permission to be absent from the City until August 1, 1947, and on
motion by Grable seconded by Hawes, the request was approved.
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Water well. City Engineer Overmyer submitted a proposal to the Council
-- regarding the drilling of an eight inch water well at the sewage
and plant disposal
p p pointed out that such a project would rectify present
water troubles now apparent at the disposal plant and also eliminate the
heavy maintenance costs on the pump and equipment caused by the fine
sand contained in the present -water supply. The cost of the proposed
gravel packed eight inch well including he casing and moving the present
R pumping units to be approximately $1,200.00. —The, sanitation Committee
�, has previously discussed with the Southern California Water Company the
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possibility of extending the present city water system�to the sewage
plant but the cost of such a program was found prohibitive. On
motion by Hawes. seconded by Langenbeck, the City Engineer was instructed
to enter negotiations with the well drilling contractor after the
contractor has presented his estimate coveria&: the proposed project.
Dump Grounds City Engineer Overmyer reported to the Council that the 52
acres the City is using to dump tree trimmings and other miscellaneous
trash was being used generally by people at large and suggested that
the area could be posted, partially fenced and offer a reward for
reported violators. After beief discussion by the Council, action on
the matter was deferred.
League of Mayor Bartlett reported that the League of Cities committee
Cities.
on County dump had made a motion and said motion was passed to the
effect that no charge is to be made at the County dump to be established
by the County.
Oil Wells City Engineer Overmyer asked the. Council what action could be
taken on oil well conditions such as abandonment of the Woolner well
at 12th Street and the two King wells 'located north of Wesley on Main
Street which at present has sump seepage and is causing considerable
damage to plant life in the area. On motion by Langenbeck seconded
by Terry, the city engineer was instructed to obtain the names of the
violators and turn the information over to the City Attorney for
action. Motion carried.
Airport. The Clerk read a letter received from R.O. Kusche, Planning
Engineer for Quinton Engineers, Ltd.,.thanking the airport -committee
for the oppoutunity of discussing the City airport problems during the
meeting held June 23, 1947. They suggested that in connection with
any further investigation, it,will be well to make an over-all survey
of your community to determine whether there are other -sites available
and generally what their problems are. The letter as read was referred
to the aviation committee.
Clean-up The Clerk read a letter received from the Coca-Cola Bottling
campaign
Company of Los Angeles thanking the City and expressing their
cooperation in the beautification and clean-up campaign as publicised
by the Huntington -Beach News, June 5th issue. The letter was ordered
i filed.
Mr.. Reinke The Clerk read a letter from the Department of Public Health
Sanitation
Eng. which informed that effective as of July 1st, Mr. Reinke will be
appointed Chief of the Bureau of Sanitary Engineering a,,po'sltion
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vacated by the retirement of Mr. C.G. Gillespie on January 31, 1947.
Van the .Cab The Clerk read a letter received from Van the Cali Man
Man. addressed to the City Council'of Huntington Beach in he
suggested that street numbers be painted on Ocean Avenue on street
at both sides at inside, sidewalk line, one foot high letters,
as at present all street markers are on one side of Ocean Avenue and
some at an angle are -hard to see at night.and t o'carry this out to
23rd Street. The letter was ordered filed.
Sportsmen0s. The Clerk advised the Council that he had forwarded letters
Inc. to Mr. Roy K. Brown, H.T. Kemp and Mro Jack Russell all of
Sportsmen, Inc., to the effect that unless they took immediate
action to complete negotiations on the contract tendered Sportsmen,
Inc., by July 7, 1947, to consider all negotiations cancelled and
they shall be deemed -terminated. The letters were mailed registered,
return receipt requested, and the return receipts are now on file
in the City records.
Clean-up The Clerk reported to the City Council that the Planning
Ordinance.
Commission had requested information as to what action and progress
has been made on an ordinance for a clean-up bond. The City Attorney
reported to the Council that the ordinance was in process of
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completion and he hoped to have it completed and ready for present-
ation at the next regular meeting of the Council.
On motion by Grable seconded by Langenbeck, the meeting was
adjourned until 7:15 PIM., July 14, 1947 to set as a Board of
Equalization.
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ty Clerk and Ex-Officio
Clerk of the City Council.
ATTEST:
Mayor
City Clerk