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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/21/1947April 21, 1947. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen-Brown, Deiss., Myers, Penry, Seidell, and Mayor`Woodson. Absent: Councilman King. READING :OF THE - JOURNAL: - The minutes of The last regular meeting of April 7, 1947, were "read and approved as recorded. REPORTS OFFICERS: ,, montEly reports of the Wharfinger, and Librarian were read and filed. The Clerk reported the filing of Affidavits of Publication of Ordinance' No. 623 C.S. , and Notice of Election.*- opinion - Miller home for elderly people: - City Attorney Karl Brooks submitted a written report of his investigation of the complaint which had been made 'by a delegation of citizens'concerning an alleged violation .of.the .zoning ordinance at #101 Laurel Avenue, which was read, discussed and placed on file. The matter was also discussed by Attorney Lewis Cromwell, representing Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Miller °, °the owners of said property. It appeared that the Miller home is used strictly as a boarding home for elderly people; that it is not maintained as a hospital or sanitarium and that it is questionable as to whether or not the use of'said'property as a boarding home is in violation of the zoning laws of'this City. Attorney-Brooks suggested that -the final answer in the. matter can only.be determined upon the submission of the question to a Court having jurisdiction in a suit brought for the purpose, and since the benefits of a decision would largely accrue to the property making,the protest that. the Council may determine that such protestants should assume the burden and responsibility of bringing such'an action, which,they would have the.right to do. No action taken in the matter. REPORTS OF STANDING COT&IITTEES: ,The F nance Commit ee su. mitted its report, whereupon Resolution #5924 C.S. introduced by Councilman Seidell, seconded by Councilman Brown, directing the Auditor to draw warrants (Nos. 2713 to 2812 inclusive) against the various Funds in payment of claims allowed and approved by the Finance' Committee adopted.by 6 affirmative.votes, 1 absentee, PETITIGNS' AND COP+DAITNICATIONS: Resignation of lfJ: A. Inwood: Resignation of W. A. Inwood as.a member of the Park Commission read and filed whereupon Resolution #5925 C. -S. introduced by Councilman 'Seidell, seconded by Councilman Brown, accepting said resignation, adopted by 6 affirmative ,votes, l absentee. Cherry Valley - request .for:sewer, light; fire protection: Petition from property owners of Laurel St. and Cherry Valley District.. requesting that the ;City provide adequate sewage disposal for that section of town; also a fire hydrant and street lights, read and ,filed and referred to the - Lighting .Committee; 'the Fire Commission and the Street Committee and City Engineer.for investigation and report "back.. Oak'Hill Park: Communication from the Petaluma °Hospital District regarding the use' .of - Oak Hill .Park as _a site' their proposed hospital and suggesting that said park be rezoned to° allow erection of a hospital, read, filed anl,referre,d to the City Attorney. City Attorney Brooks reported-that it.was his understanding that the whole matter had been referred to the Deputy District Attorney for the purpose of advising the district .for which the district attorney is the attorney as to whether the title to Oak Hill Park could be cleared Of a clouded title and as a cemetery. He also pointed out that the park would have to be rezoned as commercial district in order to allow the same-to be used as .a site for a hospital. Referred to the City Attorney to with the District Attorney and bring in a report on -the proceedings that should-be followed in the matter. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: Re #59x6 C.S. introduced by Councilman'Brown,'seconded by Councilman,Deiss, directing that said ordinance be published, adopted by 6 affirma- tive votes, l absentee. Ordi N o 624 C.S. introduced by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman'Deiss., entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA PROVIDING.FOR'THE EXCAVATION'OF A DITCH AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A `LEVEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING AN AREA TO RECEIVE DREDGINGS FROM PETALUMA RIVER ONTO PROPERTY OF LAEMMLE TANNING COMPANY LYING EAST OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA AND SOUTH .OF THE LAKEVILLE HIGHWAY;_APPROVING THE PLANS AND'SFECIFICATIONS PREPARED BY THE CITY ENGINEER FOR 'SAID WORK.AND.PROVIDING THAT THE COST - THEREOF SHALL BE PAID OUT OF THE RIVER AND HARBOR FUND. It WAS read, approved by the City Attorney, "and ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES: Or nance o. C.S. introduced by Councilman - Myers., seconded.by Councilman Deiss,° entitled, "AN .ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE HOLDING OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL.ELECTION IIN THE CITY OF,PETALUMA FOR THE PURPOSE OF'ELECT,ING CERTAIN CITY OFFICERS AND FOR THE' PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS 'OF :THIS CITY A CHARTER PREPARED AND PROPOSED FOR THE CITY OF PETALUMA BY THE BOARD OF FREEHOLDERS ELECTED DECEMBER '30, .1946." came up�regularly'and was adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. NEtAJ BUSINESS: Permit from The McNear Co. to cross lands for dredging purpo es: Resolution #5927 C.S. introduced by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Deiss., resolving the City procure,a permit and license from the McNear Co.. authorizing and permitting the iristallat`ion' and laying ` of a pipe line acros the .lands of the McNear Company from the Petaluma River to the lands of the 1aemmle Tanning Co., adopted. by 6:affirmative votes, 1 absentee. PAyment -of .$1099.78 to Engineer Seage - Bridge 'St. I Bridge :. Resolution #5928 C.S. introduced by Councilman Penry, seconded by Councilman Selidell., di recting the. C ty Clerk to sign and deliver. a warrant for`the sum of $1099,78,to Clarence ' 'E. 'Seage;, repre 2�, of the reasonable estimated cost of the Bridge St. Bridge and directing said Clarence.E.. Seage to proceed with the preparation of f._nal plans and specifications .arid working drawings for .said project; adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee Amending contract with Clarence Resolution #5929 C;'S. introduced by Councilman Penry., sec by Councilman Seidell., resolving that the'words: "Within the limits of $50,000.0,0"be struck from the contract between this City and Clarence ,E,. .Seage, . dated December 18., 1946, adopted-by 6 affirmative votes, 1' absentee. Closing up & abandoning a portion of I;inman St. Resolution #5930 C.S. introduced by Councilman Peary, seconded by Councilman Seidell.. dntitled, "RESOLUTION CLOSING AND ABANDONiNG A PORTION OF HINMAN STREET LYING NORTHWEST OF-DOUGLAS STREET IN T HE CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA." adopted by 6 affirmative votes, l absentee.. Lease with.4th Dist. Agr. Assc: Resolution #5931 C.S. introduced by Councilman Deiss,.seconded by Council Penry, extending and renewing the lease from this City to the 4th Dist,.,. Agr. Association of the State of California, dated July 1, 1937,. for period of ten years from and after the lst day of JLily,1947, and approving the indenture entitled, ItLease for Fair & Exhibition Purposes," dated the lst day of July, 1947 . and directing the Mayor to sign said lease, adopted by 6 afHrmative votes, 1 absentee.. 1 1 F1 Application for'State Funds under Chapter 47-,'Statutes of 1944: (Bridge St. Bridge) - Resolution #5932 introduced by-Councilman Penry, seconded by Councilman Seidell, stating that the cost of preparing plans for the project described as a bridge on Bridge St. is estimated to be the sum of $8299.34; requesting an allotment from the Director of Finance of tfie State of California of the sum of $1649.67, being not more than one half the cost of preparing said completed plans, and directing J. S Woodson, Mayor of the City of Petaluma•to be the authorized agent of the City to sign the application, adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. Ambulance service: Councilman Brown reported for the their recommendation that the City as to "standby" service only, so as not owned ambulance service of Mr. W. D. was asked to present a resolution to of the City Council. Finance Commtt nbulance service to compete with Tr-eadwell. The this effect for E � e that it is be curtailed the privately Finance Committee the next meeting The Street Committee and City Engineer were requested to investigate the complaint of'the Pacific - Poultry Company of dangeroubly crOweded traffic conditions in the rear of the Coulson Alley, especially when railroad oars.are.spotted on the main spur and siding, making it almost impoRsibla for trucks to get to their- place of business. Councilman Brown stated he would look into the spotting of the Railroad cars and that his company would make every endeavor to co- operate in this' ' The was akked to. again try to accomplish the extension of Clark Street which would provide an outlet for the alley inquestion. `• Attorney Cromwell reported that the City Attorney has drafted an agreement to be entered into between the City and the Laemmle Tanning Company regarding.the use of the surplus effluent from the Sewage .Treatment Plant. This agreement is being held in.abeyance pending the signirig by McNear Company of a waiver,to its rights to the effluent. ADJOt7PHvIENT : There being no further busines the meeting was declared adjourned 1947, at the hour of 5 0 ATTEST: �GG� TY CLERK to come before the meeting, to Monday, the 28th day of April, i � / k MAYOR.