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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07/02/1945July 2nd, 1945. 12 o'clock noon. Regular charter meeting of the Council of the City of Petaluma called to order by Mayor Woodson. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Brown, Deiss, Myers, Penry, and Mayor Woodson. Absent. Councilmen King,= and Seidell. N'EW BUSINESS : The Clerk reported that the new elected City Officers had all subscribed to their oaths of office. AD.JOURNMEN T: There being no further business to come before the meeting, the meeting was adjourned to 7:30 P.M. July 2nd, 1945. ATTEST: TY C LE RK MAYOR . July 2nd, 1945. 7:30 P.M. Regular adjourned meeting of the Council of the City of Petaluuma, called to order by Mayor Woodson. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Brown, Deiss, Myers, Penry, Seidell, and Mayor Woodson. Absent: Councilman King. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: The monthly reports of the Wharfinger, Police Judge, Chief'of Police, Poundmaster and Rodent Exterminator were read and filed. The annual reports of the Rodent Exterminator and the Poundmaster were read and filed. The annual report of receipts and calls on the.operation of the City Ambulance was read and filed. REPORTS OF-STANDING COMT11- T TEES: The Finance Committee submitted its report, whereupon Resolution #5733 C.S. introduced by Councilman Seidell, seconded by Councilman Brown,, directing the'Auditor to draw warrants (Nos. 1 to 4 inclusive) against the various City Funds in payment of claims allowed and approved by�the Finance Comm- ittee, adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. PETI TIONS A COMMUNICATIONS: — ffospi.ta -.ity -ouse to continue thru Sept. 30, 1945. Communication from the Federal Works Agency, Bureau of Community Facilities, announcing that the application of the City of Petaluma for continuance of Project Calif. 4 -rA -327, Recreation Facilities has been app -oved for extension through Sept. 30, 1945, read and filed. Communication from Orrick Dahlquist, Neff. Brown & Herrington on the question of whether or not the City should sell the bonds authorized at the election immediately and take advantage of the low interest rates now prevailing, read and filed. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: Ordinance No. 598 C.S. introduced by Councilman Myers, seconded by Councilman Brown, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PE TALUMA PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF $1446.64 TO THE FIDELITY AND CASUALTY COMPANY OF NEW YORK AS THE PREMIUMS FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC*OFFICIALS BONDS. was read, approved by the City Attorney, and Resolution #5734 C.S. introduced by Councilman Myers, seconded by Councilman Brown, direct- ing that said Ordinance be within sufficient time to permit the adoption thereof at the regular meeting of July 16th, 1945 adopted by 6" affirmative votes, 1 absentee. ADOP TION OF ORDINANCES; Ordinance No. M?"_ C ':S. introduced by Councilman - Seld'e_Tl1, seconded by Councilman Brown, 'entit`Ted-, "AN ' ORDIN'ANCE ' 0F 'THE 'CITY-' OF PETALUMA PROVIDING FOR A CON'TRAC'T WITH " "Je"CLARENCE FELCIAN'O,'; AS "'THE,' ;ARCHITECT FOR THE CITY; � T0 PREPARE' - SKETCHES, DRAWINGS - .AND ESTIMATES; COMPLETE DETAILED PLANS', SPECIFICATIONS' ',.DRAWINGS - AND' GENERAL ARCHITECTURAL" AND' ENGINEERING SUPERVISION' CONSTRUCTION OF A CITY HALL AND ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AND /OR A BUILDING CONSIST- ING OF AN AUDITORIUM, PUBLIC : ASSEMBLY AND, CONVENTION 'HALL AND RECREAT- ION BUILDING; FOR A 'TOTAL FEE" AMOUJNTING:­ TO' SIX 'PERC'ENT' 'OF THE, TOTAL, CONSTRUCTION COSTS'' OF BUILDING OR EITHER OF' SAID BUILDINGS AUTHOR® IZING AND DIRECTING MAYOR TO AND SIGN SAID AGREEMENT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY."' came up regularly and . was adopted by 6 affirmative I absentee. . Councilman King entered the meeting at this time. NEW BUSINESS: Resolution #5735 C.S.. introduced by Councilman 'Peary, seconded by Councilman , Seidell,. appointing Councilman Leland H. Myers, Vice President of the City Council of the City of Petaluma for the term expiring July 1, 1947 adopted by 7 affirmative votes, Transfer of funds: Resolution .,T5736 C.S. introduced by Councilman Seidell, seconded by Councilman Brown, directing the Auditor and Treasurer to transfer the sum of $37.21 remaining in the Music Fund as of July 1, 1945, to the General Fund of the City of Petaluma, in compliance with Sec. 3 of Charter Amendment #19 of the Charter, adopted by 7 affirmative,votes, Appointment of City Officers: Resolution #5737 !C.S. introduced by Councilman Penry, seconded by Councilman Seidell, re- appointing certain officers of the City of Petaluma as named in said resolution, adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Resolution introduced by Councilman Penry, seconded by Councilman Myers, authorizing and permitting the 4th District Agricultural Association to sub -lease the pavilion at Kenilworth Park to Morrison Knudsen Co. Inc, and Ben C. Gerwick, Inc, at a rental of $200. per was-questioned by Councilman John King and upon the consent of Councilmen Penry and Myers was'withdrawn before roll call thereon. The question-of whether this property should be leased.by the 4th Dist. Agricultural Association or the City of Petaluma was discussed and referred to the Finance Committee for study and conference with the members of the 4th Dist. Fair. Councilman Seidell reported that the Royal Tallow & Soap Co. had written him a letter calling attention to the dumping of dead livestock at the City Dumps in violation of the City Ordinance and that this was providing food for rats. He further reported that Rodent Exterminator Andrew Stein had suggested that a deputy be employed at the dumps to control the dumping. The matter was discussed and referred to the Sanitation Committee for further investigation and recommendation. Mayor Woodson stated that Mr. Downing of the Duncan Meters Corp. will be present at the next meeting of the City Council on July 16th at which time the matter of installing parking meters in Petaluma will be further discussed. ADJOURNMENT : . There being no further business the meting was declared adjourned. ATTEST: p/ to come before the meeting,.. MAYOR.