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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1950-07-03bn LJ It is 1 1 Council Chamber, City Hall Huntington Beach, California Monday, July 3, 1950 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach was called to order by Mayor pro -tern Sea - bridge at 7:30 o'clock P.M. Councilmen present: Talbert, LeBard, Greer, Seabridge Councilmen absentt Langenbeck Mayor pro-tem Seabridge appointed Councilman Greer to act on the Finance Committee. Minutes On motion by LeBard seconded by Greer that the minutes for the month of June, 1950, as transcribed and mailed to the members of the City Council were approved as mailed. Monthly The City Clerk read the reports of the City Treasurer Reports and the City Clerk, City Engineer, City Judge, Chief of Police, Chief Lifeguard and Manager of the Municipal Trailer Park for the month of June, 1950. On motion by LeBard seconded by Greer that the reports for the month of June, 1950, as filed by the department heads and read by the City Clerk be accepted and ordered filed, was approved. Demands On motion by LeBard seconded by Greer that the demands as approved by the Finance Committee be paid, was approved. Transfer On motion by Greer seconded by LeBard that the City of Funds Treasurer be authorized to make the following transfers of funds as of June 30, 1950, was approved: Transfer from General Fund to Music and Promotion - $3,995.26 Transfer from Traffic Safety Fund to the General Fund - $49456.50 Transfer from Special Gas Tax for Highways Fund to General - $2,429.62 Transfer from In Lieu Motor Vehicle License Fees Fund to General - $20p972.18 Transfer from Parking Meter Fund to General Fund - $9,257.90 Applications On motion by LeBard seconded by Talbert the following fbr business licenses applications for business license to conduct business in the City of Huntington Beach, were.granted: Wm. W. Huggins, Glendale, California, to conduct the business of peddling oranges. Joe T. Mead, Los Angeles, California, to conduct the business of peddling peanuts. Wm. A. Gray, Los Angeles, California, to conduct the business of peddling novelties. a* Page #2. Minutes - July 3, 1950 • VanCleave and Brinkley, 303 Main Street, to conduct the busi- ness of garage at 303 Main Street. Fay Truxel and Clara Smith, 312 Walnut, to conduct the business of artcraft hobbies at 312 Walnut. Isadore H. Ojena, to conduct the business of peddling flags and buttons. L. L. Demit, 235 No. Fairoaks, Pasadena, California, to conduct the business of plumbing contractor. Edward E. Fitzhugo, to conduct the business of peddling flags. Joseph F. Kirby, Los Angeles, California, to conduct the busi- ness of peddling flags. John S. Warner, Los Angeles, California, to conduct the business of peddling novelties. Surety Bond- On motion by LeBard seconded by Greer the surety bond of L.L.Demit the Ohio Casualty Insurance Company for L. L. Demit, Plumbing Contractor, was approved. Sowest Expl.Co. On motion by Greer seconded by LeBard the application for New Well - State 103 oil well permit of the Southwest Exploration Company to drill a new well State 103, was granted. " State C-8 On motion by LeBard seconded by Talbert the application for oil well permit of Southwest Exploration Company to drill a new well State C-8, was granted. " State 537 On motion by Talbert seconded by Greer the application for oil well permit of Southwest Exploration Company to drill a new well State 531, was granted. " State J-91 On motion by Greer seconded by Talbert bhe application for oil well permit of Southwest Exploration Company to drill a new well State J-91, was granted. Atlas Fireworks On motion by LeBard seconded by Talbert that the applica- Display - H.B. Stadium tion of the Atlas Fireworks Company, Inc., for permit to conduct a small fireworks display at -the Huntington Beach Speedway Stadium on the night of July 3, 1950, was granted. Term. of liab. The request of the J. V. A. Oil Company for termination under drlg. bond of liability under drilling bond on City Well #1, located on Lots 21 & 23, Block 616, Huntington Beach Tract, was referred to the City Engineer and the Oil Committee for study and report. Public Hearing Mayor pro-tem Seabridge announced that this was the hour 1950-51 budget 8:00 P.M. for a public hearing on the proposed City of Huntington Beach 1950-51 budget, in accordance with legal notice, published in the Huntington Beach News, June 29, 1950. The City Clerk passed out dittoed copies of the 1950-51 budget to persons present at the meeting. E] �9 Page #3.' Minutes - July 3, 1950 • Audience: Mayor pro-tem Seabridge asked if there was anyone in the audience that wished to discuss the proposed City Budget. Dr. Kaufman appeared before the City Council and in behalf of the Huntington Beach Planning Commission of the City of Huntington Beach requested that the City Council give con- sideration to including an amount in the budget for the services of a trained planning consultant, as the Planning Commission felt that they needed the guidance of one trained in that field. Dave Wilson, Accountant, appeared before the City Council and stated that the budget was high and that it seemed that the City budgets were progressingly increasing in amounts each and every year, and stated that his clients were seeking relief and that a greater review should be made of this budget before it was accepted, and requested that additional time be given for a detailed study of the budget. Richard Hildebrand, addressed the Council and stated that he would like more information and details as to the miscellaneous revenue of the City. Hearing There being no further comments for or against the closed budget from the audience, Mayor pro-tem Seabridge declared It the hearing closed. Agrmt.betwn. On motion by Talbert seconded by LeBard that the Mayor A.H.Campbell & City pro-tem and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agree- ment between the City of Huntington Beach and A. H. Campbell, said agreement to permit the lessee to erect garages not to exceed five in number on City tax title lots 1 and 3. Block 41.3, Huntington Beach Tract, and rental to be $10.00 per month starting as of July 1, 1950, was approved. Gas Tax Alloca. The City Clerk read project agreement for the 1950-51 for 1950-51 yr. fiscal year entered into by and between the City of Huntington { Beach and the Department of Public Works, State of California. On motion by Greer seconded by Talbert Resolution No. 1122, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adopting budget and approving memorandum of agreement for expenditure of gas tax allocation for major city streets for the fiscal year 1950-51, was passed and adopted by the follow- ing roll call: AYES: Councilmen: Talbert, LeBard, Greer, Seabridge NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Langenbeck Page #4. Minutes - July 3, 1950 • 1 Municipal The request of Chris H. King,insurance agent, requesting Pier Ins. the City Council to consider increasing the coverage of the Municipal Pier Insurance which expires on August 12, 1950, was referred to the Beach and Pier Committee and the City Engineer, for study and report. Re -Classify On motion by Greer seconded by Talbert that the request Street Dept. employees of the City Engineer to re-classify and place on the monthly payroll of the City of Huntington Beach effective July 1, 19509 the following employees and in the salary range as provided by Ordinance No. 535, was approved. Edward E. Murphy from Laborer to Truck Driver 17E $242.00 Walter.T. Judd from Laborer to Truck Driver 17B 242.00 Samuel E. Ferguson from Engineering Aid to Maintenance Electrician 19C 242.00 Myrle M. Tooker from Laborer to Street Maintenance Man 18B 221.00 Ira M. Hankins - Gardener $211.00 per month 18A Charles H. Kerr - Laborer V211.00 11.00 per month 16C Frank J. Kramer - Laborer per month 16C Earl Kuchenbecker - St.Maint.Man $221.00 - ., 18B Roy K. Larson - Groundsman 202.00 per month 16B Arthur W. Oldenburg - Laborer 1211.00 per month 16C Fritz K. Wanks. - Equip. Operator $253.00 per month 21B Re -Classify On motion by Talbert seconded by Greer that the request Firemen of J. K. Sargent, Fire Chief, to change the classification of firemen' L. C. Ferebee, R. L. Teal, Jr. and Fred Swartz to Fire- men Engineers, as of July 1, 1950, in Bracket "A" of the range provided in Ordinance No- 535, was approved. ! Bob Lively- The Clerk read the request of Bob Lively, 220* - 9th Pavalon Street, Huntington Beach, for the use of the Pavalon Ballroom for four or five weeks, with the charges waived on Friday nights for western dancing, was referred to the Beach and Pier Committee for study and report. Purchase On motion by Greer seconded by Talbert that the Admihi- Toro Mower strative Officer be authorized to purchase one Toro Mower as requested by the City Engineer, was approved. On motion by Talbert seconded by Greer the regular meet- . ing of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned until Monday, July 10, 1950, 7:30 P.M. y erk an ex-o c o er of tbe City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California , ATTEST: mayor pro-te City Clerk n.