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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1949 05 16 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, HELD IN THE CITY HALL OF TUSTIN, ON MONDAY EVENING, MAY 16, 1949, AT 7:30 P.M. PRESENT WERE: COUNCILMEN HUMESTON, MILLER, CHARLETON, GRAY AND BACON. ABSENT WERE: NONE CITY ATTORNEY C. ARTHUR NISSON JR. WAS PRESENT. Mayor Humeston Called the meeting to order at 7:30 P. M. Minutes of the proceeding meeting were read and approved with the exception of Paragraph 4 relating to the "Reso- lution of Intention to Grant Electric Franchise No. 222" relative to the Southern California Edison Co., which was rewritten by City Attorney Nisson for insertion into the minutes of the meeting of May 2nd, 1949. Police Chief McMullen read a report of his notification to Herman E. Fitzgerald, at his place of business at Mt. View and First Streets, Tustin, in regard to the abatement of unsatisfactory conditions existing there relative to the burning of trash, noise and violation of City Ordinance No. 71. Deputy City Clerk Pennington read a statement signed by Herman E. and E. L. Fitzgerald in which they promised to Cooperate with the Police in the abatement of noise and loitering in and around their place of business. RASMUSSEN Mayor Humeston read a letter from Harold Rasmussen, RESIGNS AS Santa Ana Building Inspector, in which he stated that BUILDING due to press of business he desired to terminate his INSPECTOR Inspection Service for the City of Tustin not later than June 15, I949. Councilman Miller reported that he had endeavored to contact Mr. Guy Bolyard regarding acceptance of the position of Tustin Building Inspector but had been unable to do so due to Mr. Bolyard's physical condi- tion and he stated that it would probably be three or four months before Mr. Bolyard is on his feet again. City Clerk Morris suggested Ray Pierson, of Tustin, as a possibility for the temporary position as Tustin Building Inspector. Councilman Gray mentioned George Broomell as a possi- bility for the position and suggested that Councilman Miller talk with him. Councilman Gray moved that Comcilman Miller be instructed to interview Mr. Broomell and if In his mind he was satisfied with the interview to appoint him as Building Inspector. Seconded by Councilman Charleton the motion was duly carried. Police Chief McMullen reported on a communication from the Orange County Automobile Club regarding the accident to the Police Car last December which re- quired over Four hundred Dollars ($400.00) worth of repairs. The Club stated that their Mr. Thompson was endeavoring to collect the full amount of damages, including the $100.00 deductible item, to prevent the City from having to pay the $100.00 deductible. Councilman Miller stated that he had not been handed the proper book to study regarding the Building Code Report as requested by the Comcil at the previous meeting. Mayor Hmeston suggested that Councilman Miller continue his study of the subject and report at the next Council Meeting. Councilman Gray read a letter from the Golden West Citrus Association requesting fire protection through the Tustin Fire Department in the future. After.discussion of the matter Councilman Gray moved that City Attorney Nisson present them the same type of letter as was sent to the Tustin Hills Association informing them of the City's Policy in this respect. Councilman Charleton seconded the motion which was duly carried. POPPY DAYS Mayor Humeston read his Proclamation designating Thurs- PROCLAMATION day, Friday and Saturday, May 26, 27 and 28, as Poppy Days and directed that a copy of same be delivered to The Tustin News for publication. Police Chief McMullen verbally outlined a new Split Shift Work Schedule for the Police Department. LEAK IN Councilman Charleton reported that Don Grizet had PIPE LINE telephoned to him and stated that only a portion of AT MAIN the S. A. V. I. water users were responsible for the & A STS. dangerous leak in the pipe line across Main Street at the intersection of A Street and requested that City Attorney Nisson write a letter to the Water Company Stating that the water suppIy would be cut off from those users only. Attorney Nisson stated that he had not yet written the letter as he had been requested to do at the previous meeting and after discussion of the matter the Council directed Attorney Nisson to write a letter as formerly instructed and to further state that the Council would not be able to decide as to just which users of the water caused the leak. Councilman Gray moved that Ordinance No. 75 be read a second time by title only, which was done by Attorney Nisson. Seconded by Councilman Bacon the motion was carried. ORDINANCE Councilman Gray moved to adopt Ordinance No. 75, NO. 75 seconded by Councilman Miller the motion was duly ADOPTED carried. Ordinance No. 75 was then ordered to be published once in The Tustin News. Fifty copies of The News were to be delivered to the City Hall containing this publication of the Ordinance, also one Galley Proof. City Attorney Nisson stated that he had redrafted a Resolution repealing Resolution No. 221, to be known as Resolution No. 223. Councilman Miller moved that Resolution No. 223 be adopted. Seconded by Councilman Charleton the motion unanimously carried. POWER PoliCe Chief McMullen announced the sale of the City's SWEEPER Portable Power Sweeper to Mr. R. L. Dickinson, of La SOLD Vida Springs, for the sum of Two hundred Dollars ($200.00), which was approved by the Council. Councilman Miller submitted a Sketch Plan of the pro- posed new City Hall and Fire Station which was dis- cussed by the Council. Councilman. Miller agreed to have improved Plans and Specifications ready for pre- sentation to the Council at the next meeting. BILLS The following bills were presented. On motion of Councilman Charleton, seconded by Councilman Bacon they were approved and ordered paid. Motion carried. Tustin Fire Department $30.00 Davis Stationers 8.40 Kidd's Garage 12.16 Carson & Goldlug 51.44 Tustin Hardware Co. 3.23 A. N. Crain, M.D. 5.00 Utilities 47.84 TOTAL $158.07 Councilman Gray suggested that the next Council Meet- ing to be held on June 6, 1949, be called to order at 6:30 P.M. one hour earlier than the usual time. Councilman Charleton moved to adjurn. Councilman Bacon seconded the motion. Motion carried. Chas.E.Morris City Clerk Vincent L. Humeston Mayor