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December 3rd, 1945.
Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Petaluma called to
order by Mayor Woodson.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmen Brown, Deiss, King, Myers, Seidell, and Mayor
Woodson.
Absent: Councilman Penry.
READING OF THE JOURNAL:
-e mi nutes of the last regular meeting - of November 1'9, - 1945;
were read and approved as recorded.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
The monthl y reports of the Treasurer, Wharfinger, Poundmaster
Chief of Police, Police Judge, Rodent Exterminator, and Auditor,
Were read and filed.
introduced by Councilman King, seconded by Councilman Seidel.l,
directing the Auditor to draw warrants (Nos. 1219 to 1358 inclusive)
against the various City Funds in payment of claims allowed and
approved by the Finance Committee, adopted by 6 affirmative votes,
I absentee.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES:
Th Finance Committee-submitted itt report, whereupon
Resolution #5766 C.S.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Let ter from the 20=3 _`lub extending an invitation to the
Council to attend an open forum to be held at the Petaluma ,�Yoman's
Club on December 4th, regarding the promotion of a new hospital
for this City, read and filed and the invitation accepted.
NEW BUSINESS:
P ermit to M. Goldman to broadcast Christmas music:
Resolution #5767 C.S.
introduced by Councilman King, seconded by Councilman Seidell, grant-
ing M. Goldman, Proprietor of the Leader, permission to use a loud-
speaking or broadcasting device for the purpose of broadcasting
Christmas music during the hours when his store is open for business
for the period December 4th, 1945 to and including December 24th,,
1945, adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
Transfer of funds':
Resolution #5768 C.S.
introduced by Councilman Seidell, seconded by Councilman Deiss,
directing the Auditor and Treasurer to transfer the sum of $4398012
from the Alcohol Beverage Control Fund to the Police Fund; the sum
of $151.63 from the In Lieu Tax Fund to the Police Fund; and the
sum of $83.11 from the Summer Recreation Fund to the General Fund,
adopted by 6affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
Miscellaneous Revenue Fund:
Resolution #5769 C.S.
introduced by Councilman King, seconded by Councilman Seidell, direct-
ing that moneys paid to this city for license fees, fines, franchise
taxes,_ rentals and all other revenue, exclusive of taxes and assess-
me nts collected under the annual tax levy on real and personal
property, be placed and set - aside by the Auditor in a fund,to be
known and designated as the Miscellaneous Revenue Fund, adopted by
6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
Councilman ' Seidell reported having made a tour of inspection.
of the City Dumps and had learned that the operators of the Royal
Tallow & Soap Co.have been dumping quantities of uncovered wet
mash on the dumps, which is very objectionable as to odor, attracts
flies, provides food for rats, etc. and creates a very unsanitary
condition. The matter was discussed and referred to City Attorney
Karl Brooks. .
Re - leasing Kenilworth Park:
The matter of leasing Kenilworth Park to the 4th Dist. Agr.
Fair for 25 years with an option of an additional 25 years was
discussed at length, it being the consensus of opinion that the
provisions of the lease as submitted by the 4th Dist® Agr. Fair
be thoroughly studied and considered before action is taken at the
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next; meeting.
The request for term lease is made in order to
qualify the Fair Board to spend approximately $250,000. in State
Funds to improve Kenilworth Park, including a pavilion or auditorium
for exhibition purposes, a grandstand, and other buildings.
ADJOU_ FdqUENT:
here, Bing no further business to come before the meeting,
the meeting was declared adjourned.
ATMST: hU
CITY CLERK MYOR.
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