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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1952-01-21A MINUTES 183 1 1 06 Do 1 1 Council Chamber, City Hall Huntington Beach, California Monday, January 21, 1952 Mayor Langenbeck called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 7:30 o'clock P.M. Councilmen present: Greer, Talbert, LeBard, Seabridge, Lang enbe ck Councilmen absent, None Business On motion by LeBard seconded by Seabridge the follow - applications ing applications for license to conduct business in the City of Huntington Beach were granted: Rich Plan Corporation, Culver City, California, application for wheel -tax. McMahan Furniture Stores, Santa Ana, California, application for wheel -tax. Arrow Glass & Mirror Company, Santa Ana, California, applica- tion for wheel -tax. Ellsworth A. Shaw, 205 Olive Avenue, Huntington Beach, Cali- fornia, to conduct the business of peddling fishing flies, wholesale store to store, veteran license. Muntz T.V. , Hollywood, California, application for feel -tax. Forrest D. Lewis, 502 Ocean Avenue, Huntington Beach, Cali- fornia, to conduct the business of service station at 502 Ocean Avenue, transfer from G. C. Pillow. Macmillan Petroleum Corporation, Los Angeles, California, appli- cation for wheel -tax. New well- On motion by Greer seconded by Talbert that the appli- Sowest Expl. State J-108 cation for oil well permit of Southwest Exploration Company to drill a new well State J-108, was granted. New Well- On motion by Talbert seconded by LeBard that the appli- Nicoli £ Hamilton-#3 cation for oil well permit of Nicoli & Hamilton to drill a new well known as Well #3 , located on Lots 6 to 10 inclusive in Block 1902, Vista Del Mar Tract, subject to filing of satis- factory map with the City Engineer, was granted. Chief of Police The City Clerk read a report of the Chief of Police yearly report covering traffic accidents, injuries, deaths, and classifi- cation of arrests which occurred within the Municipal confines during the years 1950 and 1951. On motion by Greer seconded by Talbert that the report of the Chief of Police as read by the City Clerk be accepted and ordered filed, was approved. D: Page #2. Minutes - January 21 , 1952 Reso.## 25- The City Clerk read Resolution No. 25, a resolution of dedicate service road the Planning Commission of the City of Huntington Beach re- questing the City Council to dedicate service road along State Highways adjacent to the City property commonly known as the 52 acres and to improve said roadway with curbing and at least enough servicing to prevent dust, and said service road to be in accordance with plans to be prepared by the City Engineer and such other coordination as may be required by the State Highway Department as to dividing strips and as to ingress and egress from the State Highways. The request of. the Planning Commission of the City of Huntington Beach as contained in Resolution No. 25 was tabled for discussion at a later meeting. The Clerk read a joint .communication received from'the Oddfellows- bid on Library bldg. Oddfellows Building Association and the Acacia Club Building and Association of the City of Huntington Beach submitting a bid to the City Council of $10,750.00 for the old Library Building located at 715 Walnut Avenue payable as follows: Cash - $6,000.00 In trade - Lots 1 and 3, Block 605, - $4,750.00 The Clerk read a communication from E. R. Combs, Chief Chief Lifeguard - request for Lifeguard, informing the City Council that in order to have the equipment beach cleaned and ready for the public to use from April 5th to April 13, 1952, during Easter week, and the remainder of the summer would require the following: 1. New motor for the -Dodge Power Wagon, this truck will be converted into a maintenance truck, work should begin immediately in order to have it ready for Easter week. 2. Construct:' trailer for use in hauling debris, this trailer will be pulled by -the Dodge Power Wagon, construction should begin as soon as -possible. 3. Have cleanup crew from City Yard which consists of tractor operator and two men on trash truck to begin work on the beach March 24, 1952, and con- tinue work until the end of summer. 4. Trade in old Chevrolet 1, ton truck and purchase new Willys Jeep for lifeguard work, this new truck to be used for the majority of the time in the County area. Councilman LeBard reported to the Council and suggested that before action be taken on the request of Chief Lifeguard, 184 Page #3. - Minutes - January 21, 1952 E. R. Combs, that the Beach and Pier Committee discuss with the County representatives in order to clarify what is expected of the City. relative to lifeguard services in the County area for which the City is receiving subvention grants. DeBritton- Robert DeBritton, a property owner on Walnut Street, parking on Walnut Ave. appeared before the City Council and requested that ding the winter months that two hour parking be permitted along Walnut Street in the business section and the meter heads removed dur- ing the winter season. Mayor Langenbeck referred the request of the property owner relative to the two hour parking on Walnut Street to the Police and Fire Committee for study and report. Mrs.Cooper- Mrs. Trace Cooper appeared before the City Council -and traffic on . Main St. stated that driving on Main Street after passing the inter- section of Magnolia Avenue and Main Street towards Roy D. Bryant's motor vehicle establishment was becoming more hazardous and suggested that consideration be given to place a stop sign on Main Street at the intersection of Magnolia Avenue on Main . Street to slow down traffic. .Mayor Langenbeck referred the request of Mrs. Trace Cooper to the Police and Fire Committee for study and report. License agrmt. The City Clerk read license extension agreement between �! Wm. Wantz the .City of Huntington Beach and Wm. C. Wantz extending the present license agreement -until the 31st day of December, 1955. On motion by LeBard seconded by Greer that the Mayor and the City Clerk be .authorized to execute the license ex- tension agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Wm. C. Wantz was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Greer, Talbert,. LeBard, Seabridge, Langenbeck NOES: Councilmen: None low ABSENT: Councilmen: None Ord.#578- The City. Clerk gave Ordinance No. 578, an ordinance adopted. of the City of Huntington Beach, California, authorizing an Am end . t o S.E.R.S. amendment to the contract providing for the participation of contr. the City of Huntington Beach in the California State Employees' Retirement System making its employees members of said System its second and final reading by title reference. On motion by Talbert seconded by Seabridge Ordinance No. 578, an Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach, Cali- fornia, authorizing an amendment to the contract providing Page A. Minutes - January 21, 1952 is for the participation of the City of Huntington Beach in the.California State Employees' Retirement System making its employees members of said System was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Greer, Talbert, LeBard, Seabridge, Langenbeck NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Ord.#579- The City Clerk gave Ordinance No. 579, an Ordinance setting fee, of the City of Huntington Beach, California, setting the sewer line fee for connecting with sewer lines in Block 1702, Tract #12, and providing for penalty for violation thereof its first reading. Library bldg. Councilman Seabridge briefly outlined the discussions appraisal com- and steps the City Council and the Committee appointed to mittee appraise the old Library Building and stated that it was evi- dent the property had been appraised too high as there had been no.bids forthcoming equaling the minimum cash bid required by previous notice of sale and it was the recommendation of the Appraisal Committee that the Building be re -appraised at $7 , 500-. 00. Masonic.Iodge & Arch Lockett in behalf of the Masonic Lodge of the Acacia Club City of Huntington Beach and Mrs. Louise Jenkins in behalf of the Acacia Club of Huntington Beach briefly . explained the bids that their organizations had presented. Library bldg. On motion by Seabridge seconded by, Greer that the old re -appraised City Library Building located at 715 Walnut Street, Huntington Beach, and the real estate be re -appraised at $7,500.00,was approved. On motion by Greer seconded by Seabridge that the City Clerk be instructed to advertise for sale the Old City Library and real estate located at 715 Walnut Street, Huntington Beach, the minimum acceptable cash bid be $7,500.00 and on the same conditions and ,erWs.;i as was advertised in the previous notice of sale and sealed bids to be opened at 8:00 o'clock P.M. at the regular Council meeting to be held on February 18, 19521 was approved. Demands On motion by LeBard seconded by Seabridge that the demands as approved.by the Finance Committee be ordered paid was approved. On motion by Greer seconded by LeBard that in accord- ance with the recommendations of the Beach and Pier Committee 004 _-4, 1 '4'.0 I 185 Page #5. Minutes January 21, 1952 License agrmt. the City Attorney be instructed to draw up a license agreement M.M.Tooker,between the City of Huntington Beach and M. M. Tooker of 515- wash .machach.at Mun.Tr.Park llth Street, Huntington Beach for the washing machine conces- sion in the Municipal Trailer Park;and terms of said lease to be for one year with cancellation clause and on the same terms and conditions as license agreement with prior lessee, Calvin Phillips, was approved. Roofing On motion by Greer seconded by Talbert that the City repairs Clerk be authorized to issue a purchase order to the Service Roofing Company for -the roofing on the Memorial Hall and minor roofing repairs to the City Hall, Fire Station, and Pavalon Building, was approved. Sale of fire Councilman LeBard reported -on the Fire Department 1938 truck 'Seagraves fire truck and stated that there had been no offers made for the old fire truck except a bid from the American Legion in the amount of $25.00 and stated that the equipment on the truck and the -tires which are, practically new and which can be used by the Fire Department and other.city departments to a greater advantage and at a greater economy than to sell it and recommended that the present tires on the fire engine be removed and other equipment be diverted for use -in other., City departments and then to declare what remains of the fire engine as junk. On motion by Talbert seconded by LeBard that the Fire Chief be authorized to -strip the old Seagraves fire engine of its tires and other equipment that may be used by the Fire Department or other City Departments at the expedient time 0 and the City Clerk be authorized to sell. what remains of the salvaged fire engine, was approved. Present Councilman LeBard, Chairman of the Finance Committee, financial reported to the City Council the City's present financial position position -as of December 31, 1951, and the financial forecast and the financial position as it is anticipated to be on June 30, 1952. H.Overmyer-- Harry Overmyer, Director of Civil Defense, reported Civil Defense train.program to the City Council on a matching appropriation with Federal Government Civil Defense Organization to be .used for a train- ing and educational program and stated that there is on hand very little information as to the control, inspection and ownership of the equipment that would be purchased by the Federal Government for the City upon request. Gas & Oil Lease- Geo.C.Atha Reso.#1165, oil & gas lease - Atha Page #6 Minutes - January 21, 1952 On motion by Talbert seconded by Lebard that the City y Clerk be,instructed to write to the Regional Area Coordinator and state that the Council declines to participate at this time as 'the ' information at hand as to the City 's responsibility in acquiring the proposed equipment . for a training and educational program was too -vague, was approved. Mayor Langenbeck ordered a 'recess of the City Council at 9:00 o'clock P.M. The City Council reconvened at 9: 25 P.M. o'clock. City Attorney Bauer outlined the proposed lease for gas and oil of the City's 44 acres, including the present location of the City of Huntington Beach Sewage Plant and the air -strip under lease' by Garrish Bros., and stated that the gas and oil lease requested by Mr. Atha was subject to the restrictions of the Garri sh lease. Blake Baldwin representing Mr. George C. Atha stated that the terms of the lease as outlined would be acceptable and that Mr. George C. Atha would execute the lease upon the terms presented. The City Clerk read Resolution No. 1165, 'a resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to lease City property for oil and gas in accordance 'with Section .3 of Ordinance No. 526. On motion by Talbert seconded by Seabridge Resolution No. 1165 was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Greer, Talbert, LeBard, Seabridge, Langenbeck NOES: Counci lmen : None ABSENT: Counci lmen : None On motion by Greer seconded by Talbert the regular meet- ing of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach ad journed.. C't Clerk and ex-officio Clerk ofjthe City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California' ATTEST: May City Clerk