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October 21; 1
Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Petaluma called
to order by Mayor Woodson.
ROLL CALL!
Present: Councilmen Brown, Deiss, King, Seidell, and Mayor
Woodson.-
Absent: Councilmen Myers, and Penry.
READING OF THE JOURNAL:
The ml.nutes 5T the last regular meeting of October 7, 1946,
were read and approved as 'recorded.
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REPORTS 'OF OFFICERS:
__ The mont ly report of the Librarian was read and filed.-
REPORTS OF .STANDING COMMITTEES:
e Finance Committee submitted its report, whereupon
Resolution #3871 C.S..
introduced by - Councilman King, seconded by Councilman Seidell,,
directing the Auditor to draw warrants (Nos. 902 to 992 inclusive)
against the various.City Funds in payment of claims allowed and
approved by the Finance Committee, adopted by 5 affirmative votes,
2 absentees.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Request from Se astopol Post #39, American Legion, for
permission to use a loud- speaking device in .this City on October 26th,
to advertise its Entertainment and Smoker, read and filed, whereupon
Resolution; #3876 C.S.
introduced by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman - Seidell,
granting said request, adopted by 5 affirmative votes, 2 absentees.
Communication from Mr. Harry N. Jenks, Consulting Engineer,
to City Engineer S. Gonzalez, regarding the recommended change for an
inverted River crossing for the trunk line of the sewer disposal system,
read and filed.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES,:
Freeholder's Election.:
Ordinance No. 615 C.S. introduced by Councilman King, seconded
by Councilman 5.e4911, entitled,
"AN ORDINA14CE OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA PROVIDING
FOR THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION IN THE
CITY OF PETALUMA FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING ON THE QIrSTION
"`SHALL A BOARD OF FREEHOLDERS BE ELECTED TO FRANCE A
PROPOSED NEW CHARTER ?" AND FOR THE ELECTION OF FIFTEEN,
FREEHOLDERS TO FRAME SUCH A CHARTER. "
was approved by the City Attorney,.and
Resolution #3872 C.S.
introduced.by Councilman King, seconded by Councilman Seidell, directing
the City Clerk to cause said Ordinance to be published within sufficient
time to permit the adoption thereof at the regular meeting of the City
Council on Nov. 4, 1946, adopted by 5 affirmative votes, 2 absentees.
Sales & Use Tax Ordinance:
Ordinance No. 616 C.S. introduced by Councilman King, seconded
by Councilman Brown, entitled,.
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA PROPOSING
A SALES TAX AND A USE TAX FOR THE PRIVILEGE OF SELLING
TANGIBLE PEROONAL PROPERTY AT RETAIL;. PROVIDING FOR PERMITS
TO RETAILERS; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION AND PAYING OF
SUCH TAXES; AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF
THE PROVISIONS HEREOF.
was approved by the City Attorney, and
Resolution #3873 C.S.
introduced by Councilman King, seconded by Councilman Brown, directing
the City Clerk to publish said Ordinance, adopted by 5 affirmative votes,
2 absentees.
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NEW BUSINESS!
Purchase of Civilian.Defense Equipment:
Resolution #3874 C.S.
introduced by Councilman King, seconded by Councilman Seidell- resoly-
ing that the City of Petaluma purchase certain 'fire fighting *equip -
ment from the War Assets Administration for the total sum of . x$50.00 2
adopted by 5 affirmative votes, 2 absentees.
Approval of Contract for Trash Containers:
Resolution #3875 C.S.
introduced by Councilman Deiss, seconded by Councilman King,
approving the contract for Trash Containers between the Municipal
Advertising Service and the City of Petaluma, adopted by '5'affirm
ative votes, 2 absentees.
- Councilman John King.advised that the Finance Committee
recommended that x$150. be contributed to the Armistice Day
Committee to be used in decorating the City of the Countypwide
celebration to -be held in Petaluma.
The Building and Grounds Committee was asked to make
immediate arrangements for the- removal of two old brick chimneys
In the city owned building.now occupied by the R.W.Burrows Co;
Mayor Woodson reported having - written•to. the State Division
of Highways regarding the matter of the proposed,new brdge'on
Bridge Street, and the matter of the installation of a Stop and Go
si�Anal at the intersection of Third and D Sts.
ADJOURNMENT':
There being no further business
the meeting was declared adjourned.
ATTEST:
C ITY CLERK
to come before the meeting,
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/ MAYOR.
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