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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1951 11 05 MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, HELD ON MONDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 5, 1951, AT 7:30 P. M., AT THE CITY HALL COUNCILMEN PRESENT: Vincent L. Humeston, J. Roy Teter, Frank E. Bacon, Jr., William M. Gray and William I. Miller. COUNCILMEN ABSENT: None CITY ATTORNEY: C. Arthur Nisson, Jr., was present. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Humeston at 7:30 P. M. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Mayor Humeston presented correspondence including a letter from the publication entitled "Tel-N-It To The Marines" inviting the City of Tustin to extend Christ- mas Greetings to members of the Marine Corps at home bases and overseas. The City Clerk was instructed to ascertain whether there would be any charge for the holiday greetings as suggested in the letter. The matter of moving the 35 Mile Speed Zone Signs was brought up and City Attorney Nisson stated that he would look into the matter further. Councilman Gray mentioned the possible advisability of Group Insurance coverage for City employees with an Independent Insurance Company. City Attorney Nis- son stated that under the law the City is compelled to carry this type of insurance with the State Com- pensation Insurance Fund. PETITION PRE- Mr. J. N. Morris was present and presented a peti- SENTED FOR tion requesting reinstatement of Thomas McMullen as McMULLEN,S Police Chief. The City Clerk read the petition to REINSTATEMENT the Council, and a letter from Mr. Morris accompany- AS POLICE ing same, also Mr. McMullen's letter of resignation CHIEF and the City's letter of acceptance was read. Mr. Morris, Mr. Hardy, of Hardy & Harper, and Mr. Harper all spoke briefly in favor of Mr. McMullen's rein- statement. Councilman Teter moved that the petition be filed, Councilman Gray seconded the motion which was duly carried. Councilman Gray stated that all matters pertaining to local Civil Defense were completely under control at this time. Acting Police Chief Huntsman called. attention to the fact that certain members of the Auxiliary Police were inquiring about Civil Defense matters and that it would not be desirable that they lose interest. Councilman Gray stated that he would work something out in this connection in conjunction with Acting Chief Huntsman. Upon inquiry by Councilman Gray the City Clerk stated that Mr. Arthur O. Park had completed his work at the Court House in obtaining the Parcel Numbers assigned to Tustin real property under the new County system and would enter these numbers on the City Tax Rolls in the near future. Acting Police Chief Huntsman was authorized by the Council to attend a meeting of law enforcement of- ficers to be held at San Bernardino, on Thursday, November 8th. Councilman Miller called attention to a depression on Second Street, near "D" Street, and suggested that the same be repaired before wet weather. Mr. Miller stated that the matter can be taken care of by the City's Street Department employees. SIGN PLACED At the suggestion of Councilman Miller a "Not A AT LOCKWOOD Through Street sign was ordered placed at the en- PARK PLACE trance to Lockwood Park Place. The matter of vacation pay for Benjamin N. Segovia, formerly employed by the Street Department for nine months, was brought up by Councilman Miller and held over for further consideration by request of Council- man Gray. Councilman Bacon reported that he had checked the young trees planted in Lockwood Park Place and found no bugs but that he did find buds. City Attorney Nisson presented a draft of Ordinance . No. 83 relating to Truck Loads on Certain City Streets On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gray and duly carried the first reading was by title only. ORDINANCE NO. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman 83 PASSED Gray and duly carried, Ordinance No. 83 was passed for FOR ITS its first reading. FIRST READING The following bills were presented, approved and or- dered paid on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gray and carried. J. Arthur Whitney $12.55 James A. Musick, Sheriff 6.80 Folkner's Garage 17.20 Tustin Lumber Co. 12.61 Walt's Garage 6.00 Herbert L. Miller, Inc. 60.81 Graham Gilmer, Jr., M. D. 15.00 Auto Club of Southern Calif 19.78 Seaside Oil Co. 78.38 United Automotive Service 2.56 Division of Highways 55.44 A. F. Thorman 12.00 White Stationery Co. 5.82 Utilities (City Hall & Fire Hall) 66.13 Clerk's Petty Cash Account 37.01 C. & L. Garage 115.81 Orange County League of Cities 3.50 Carson & Gelding 9.23 Tustin Automotive Parts 34.82 TOTAL $604.31 The meeting was adjourned on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gray and duly car- ried. Vincent L. Humeston Mayor S. C. Penington City Clerk