HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1949 10 17 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, HELD IN THE CITY HALL
OF TUSTIN , ON MONDAY EVENING
OCTOBER 17, 1949, AT 7:55 P. M.
PRESENT WERE: COUNCILMEN HUMESTON, GRAY, MILLER, BACON AND CHARLETON.
ABSENT WERE: NONE
CITY ATTORNEY: C. ARTHUR NISSON JR. WAS PRESENT
Mayor Humeston called the meeting to order at 7.55 P. M.
Minutes of the proceeding'meeting were read and approved
with the exception of a slight change in Paragraph 12 ,
in which the correction states that "A Minute Order was
then granted to City Clerk Morris for permission to re-
mover the Water Box across the street from the Fire Hall."
Mr. Spencer Browning, of the Travelers Insurance Co.,
was present and submitted two aIternate plans for Group
Insurance covering Tustin City Employees and the Volun-
teer Fire Dept. Council discussed the matter and it was
held over for further Consideration.
Mayor Humeston brought up the matter of a Taxicab Fran-
chise as had been requested by Mr. Arnold J. Posade at
a previous meeting. City Attorney Nisson stated that
Mr. Posade had been allowed two weeks in which to apply
for a License to operate a taxicab and that he had not
done so. After discussion it was decided that anyone
applying for a License to do a Taxicab Business in Tus-
tin would be given consideration depending on the time
of application.
Street Superlntendent McMullen announced a change in
arrangements for the re-oiling of F Street, from Third
to Main Streets, and of Third Street, from Prospect to
F Streets. He stated that 15 barrels of oil was to be
furnished by theCounty and 15 barrels by the City at
a total cost of $38.62.
Police Chief McMullen reported at length on his atten-
dance at the meeting of the Peace Officers Association
in Sacramento on October 5th and 6th.
Mayor Humeston stated that he had been informed by
Street Superintendent McMullen that the city owned
Grader could be sold at this time for $1850.00 After
discussion by the Council it was decided not to sell
the Grader in the immediate future.
PERMISSION The Council was informed by Street Superintendent
GRANTED TO McMullen that Mr. R. R. Flood, of 150 North C Street,
REMOVE TREE had requested permission to remove a large tree in
the space between the sidewalk and curb in front of
his residence at no cost to the city. Permission for
him to do so was granted by the Council.
THIRD STREET At Mayor Humeston's request City Attorney Nisson
LEGALLY stated that Third Street, between C and B Streets,
CLOSED is legally closed.
City Auditor H. Louis Hanson was present and was in-
formed that the probable cost of erecting the new
City Hall and Fire Hall, due to various changes in
the plans, had been estimated to have neen reduced
in the amount of $19,628.66, which would reduce the
entire cost of new and old construction of the pro-
ject from $19,628.57 to approximately $14,940.91.
Auditor Hanson then stated that this building pro-
gram can be carried out by the city with financial
security in the amount of approximately $15,000.00.
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SHERMAN After considerable discussion of the building program
SALTER Councilman Miller moved to accept the low bid of Mr.
AWARDED Sherman Salter and to adopt Resolution No. 234 relat-
CITY HALL ing to the acceptance of Mr. Salter's low bid. Seconded
CONTRACT by Councilman Bacon the motion unanimously carried.
Councilman Miller then moved that the Change Orders to
be specified by Architect Roland Russell, and to be
incorporated in Resolution No. 235, in the amount of
$4,687.66 or more which is to be deducted from the
amount of Mr. Saltors low bid of $19,628.57 and au-
thorizing Mayor Vincent L. Humeston to enter into a
contract with Mr. Salter and to execute the same on
behalf of the city. Councilman Gray seconded the motion
which was carried unanimously.
BILLS. The following bills were presented to the Council, ap-
proved and ordered paid on motion of Councilman Gray,
seconded by Councilman Charleton and duly carried.
Orange County League of Cities $ 7.00
Tustin Fire Department 34.00
Tustin Fire Department 15.00
Colling Publishing Co . 13.14
C & L Garage 3.32
James A. Musick, Sheriff 4.80
H. Louis Hanson 50.00
Carson & Golding 31.82
Utilities, City Hall, and Fire Hall 3.56
Petty Cash Account of City Hall 43.09
TheTustin News 40.24
$245.97
BAIER GRANTED On motion of Councilman Bacon, seconded by Councilman
INCREASE IN Gray and duly carried, Edward R. Baier was declared to
SALARY be a regular employee of the Tustin Police Department
and was granted an increase of salary, effective Nov-
ember 1, 1949, from $200.00 to $220.00 per month.
Councilman Charleton moved tlo adjourn. Councilman
Bacon seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Chas. E. Morris
City Clerk
Vincent L. Humeston
Mayor
Meeting adjourned.
~" City Clerk
Mayor