HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1954 01 11 MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
HELD ON MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY
11, 1954, AT 7:30 P. M., AT THE
CITY HALL
COUNCILMEN PRESENT: Humeston, Bacon, Kidd, Park and Tadlock.
COUNCILMEN ABSENT: None
CITY ATTORNEY: C. Arthur Nisson, Jr., was present and
acted as clerk to the Council in the absence of Mr. Pen-
ington.
Minutes of the meeting of December 28, 1953, were read
and approved.
V.F.W. It was moved by Kidd, seconded by Tadlock to deny the
DENIED request of the V. F. W. to rent the Council Chambers on
RENTAL OF the basis that no rentals to private organizations should
COUNCIL be allowed. Motion carried.
CHAMBERS
Discussion was held as to the advisability of two patrol-
men on duty at night and the availability of marines from
El Toro for night duty with the Police Department. Police
Chief and Police Commissioner agreed to go to El Toro
Marine Base and see the Commanding Officer regarding the
City's request.
RESERVES Question regarding guns for police reserves. Commissioner
TO FURNISH Kidd recommended that reserves have their own guns and
OWN GUNS not at the City's expense. Recommendation accepted.
Question regarding purchase by City of one 870 R repeat-
ing 12 gauge shotgun and two gunlocks. Referred to Com-
missioner Kidd for report at the next meeting.
It was moved by Kidd, seconded by Tadlock, that the Chief
of Police be authorized to send two officers to the local
F. B. I. School in March, 1954, the City to pay the costs
of ammunition and targets. Motion carried.
The question of Workmen's Compensation coverage for police
reserves was deferred until the next meeting.
It was moved by Parks, seconded by Tadlock, that the Cham-
ber of Commerce Sign South of town be removed in accordance
with the request by the State and that Penington order the
Edison Company to disconnect it and that the Street Super-
intendent then have it removed to the City Yard. Motion
carried.
Street Superintendent Johansen reported that the weeds had
been sprayed.
Mayor Humeston reported that Civil Defense Commander Wood-
ill had Arm Bands and that a local siren test was to be
held. Plans for a meeting are being formed.
The Sanitation Sewer situation was discussed at length.
City Engineer McBride was present after 8:30 P. M. McBride
reported lowered grade of frontage road connecting "B" and
"D" Street approved by State. Discussion was held concern-
ing other minor modifications.
Commissioner Park was authorized to have Dump Truck modi-
fied to improve dumping facilities.
BILLS It was moved by Tadlock, seconded by Park, that the bills
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presented be paid. Motion carried.
Dave L. Styring $24.00
Auto Club of Southern California 13.16
Seaside Oil Co 91.20
Orange County League of Cities 12.50
Orange County League of Cities 3.50
Tustin Lumber Co 1.14
Director Internal Revenue 305.40
Department of Employment 109.53
Tustin Fire Dept. 97.00
A. N. Train, M. D. 10.00
MiIler Iron Works 20.49
Elmer Johansen 17.24
McMahan Furniture Stores 91.24
James A. Musick, Sheriff 2.40
Gilbert & Stearns 261.72
Cabson & Golding 25.10
Walt's Garitge 88.19
Tustin Hardware Co 19 23
Utilities (Fire Hall and City Hall) 108.04
Dudley C. Kiser 14.00
TOTAL $1,318.26
Upon motion of Tadlock, duly seconded by Park, the meet-
ing was adjourned.
Vincent L. Humeston
Mayor
Samuel C. Penington
City Clerk