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April 5, 1937.
Regular meeting of the Council of the ' City of Petaluma called to
order by Mayor Woodson..
ROLL CALL:
resent; Gouncilmen Gervasoni, Ingerson, Myers, Pen:ry, Peters, and
Mayor Woodson.
Absent: Councilman Deiss.
READING OF THE JOURNAL:
The minu `es of t e 'fast regular meeting of March 15th were read
and approved as recorded.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
The monthly.reports of the Auditor, Treasurer, Wharfinger, Poundman,
and Pdlice Judge, were read and filed.
The Clerk reported the filing of Affidavits of'Pub'lication of
Ordinance #467 and Notice of Election..
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMIT TEES:
The Finance .C- ommttee submitted its report, whereupon
Resolution x`4601 C.S.
introduced by •Counc,ilman ;Myers . seconded by Councilman Gervasoni,
directing the; Auditor to draw warrants (Nos. 2238 to 2397 inclusive)
against the.various City Funds in payment :of claims allowed and approved
by the Finance Committee, adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
PETITIONS AND COMN-UNICATIONS,:
,Re-..t approva' of sewage project:
Communication from the- Petaluma Chamber of.Commerce favoring and
endorsing the proposed sewage „d'isposal project,. read and filed.
Communication from the Junior Chamber of Commerce., expressing their
co= operation and support in the proposed sewer project, read and filed.
Application from the Veterans' Welfare Board for the cancellation
of city on property formerly in °the .name of Geo. J. Ross, , Jr. and
Alice A. Ross., read and filed, and
Resolution x}4602 C.S.
introduced by Councilman dyers.,. seconded b_y Councilman Peters, granting
aid .applicati,o:n. and directing the City Assessor and Tax and License
Col - lector to cancel said assessment, adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1
absentee.
Re request for renewal of lease of "Shoe Factory”
Communication from W. K. Jaquith; giving notice of.his intention
to avail himself of the option for the extension of the lease on the
property known as, the "Shoe Factory" for a period of 5 years, read and
filed; 'The matter was later brought up under the head of New Business
and referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee and Street Committee
for investigation as to the lease and an inspection of the building to
see whether or iZot the provisions of the present lease have been complied
With and also to consider the question of whether or not the Street Depart -
ment will have use for a part of this property.
Re new fire station and equipment.
A communii;ation from the Board of Fire Commissioners recommending
that the City Cibuncil proceed to institute such 'legal proceedings as may
be necessary in order. to procure the necessary. fund's for the construction
of a, fire station. on the property of the City located. at the cornier of
2nd and D Stree"s;,'.according to the plans and specifications prepared by
Brainerd Jones,: architect -, .including the submission of a to
incur a bonded fndeb,tedness .of $40',000.. for said.purpose; recommending
that the City Council endeavor to secure whatever financial aid may be
possible from tie Federal Public Works - Administration to defray the cost
of constructing said fire station,; and further recommending that the City
Council incur a bonded indebtedness for the acquisition and pa- chase of
new fire fighting apparatus and equipment, which will :cost not to exceed
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$18,000".00 read and filed and motion by Councilman ..Gervasoni, seconded
by Councilman Penry, approving and accepting the proposals as submitted
by the Board of Fire Commissioners was unanimously adopted.., Motion
carried and so ordered.
INTRODUCThON OF ORDI
Election or finance
Ordinance No. 468 C.S. intr.:oduced by Councilman Ingers.on, ,seconded
b,y Councilman Peters, providing for the , ho,lding of the General Mu i .c pal
Election in the City of Petaluma for the purpose of electing certain
city officers,, was read, approved by the City Attorney, and
Resolution #4603 C.S.
introduced by Councilman Ingerson. .seconded by Councilman Peters.,
directing the Clerk,to publish the ordinance in'the Petaluma Argu's
Courier, the official newspaper of this City, within suffici,en:t time
to permit the adoption thereof at. :an adjourned . of the City
Council to be held on the 12th.day of' Apri.l, 1937; adopted by 6 affirftia-
tive vote's, 1 ab,s,entee.
introduced .by Counc-i2man Gervasoni, seconded by Councilman Myers directing
the Auditor and Treasurer to transfer the sum ..of $10,50.0. from the
Miscellaneous Revenue Fund the General Fund, adopted by 6 affirmative
votes,, 1 absentee.
NEW BUSIN
Transfer of money:
Resolution #4606 C.S.
Resolution of Condolence:
Resolution #4.605 C.;S.
introduced by Councilman Penry, seconded. by Councilman Gervas-oni,
extending the extreme - sympathy of the City Council to Mrs. W. R. Veale
Mrs. George Ott, and to the members of their family, in their recent'
bereavement in the passing Of William R. Veale, and further .resolving
that the Council adjourn this meeting, out of respect to. the memory
of former Mayor Wm,. R. Veale., adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 .absentee.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Re Pe'talizma- General Hospital:
The matter of the petition recently filed by the Petaluma General
Hospital for the creation of "'an emergency hospital fund for indigent
cases was discussed *and taken under advisement. Attor..ne`y Chas
McGoldrick appeared on behalf of the hospital, stating that during
1936 the hospital took care.of 21 indigent cases at a cost of $410:00
Mayor Woodson reported on the meeting recently held with Mr
Gillespie of the State Board of Health,, represen ;tatives of the Califo.rfiia
Wager Service Company and the local Health Board, stating that the
water company has agreed.to ,put in a filtration plant in.the mountains
and will commence work on it.withi'n a very short time: Mayor Woodson
also reported having :met with, Mr. A% - - B. Walthall of the California
Water Service Company, the local manager of the company and President
Gervasoni of the Fire Commission relative to the proposed water main
along 2nd Street. Indications are that arrangements 'satisfactory to
the City will be made for the installation of the 8 ".main.
Mayor Woodson stated that the Secretary of the Sonoma Marin
Agricultural Fair reported t °o im that a meeting of the fair directors
was held at which they definitely decided to go ahead with the agricultural
and poultry show this fall; that Kenilworth Park has been, selected as
the .site for the fair ".and it will theref'one be necessary for the City
to give a. l ease on the park in o.rder they may have pos.ee.ssi6n
and thereby obtain money from the State for prize money.
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ADJOURNMENT.:
Resolution #4607 C.S.
introduced by Councilman Ger-vason3.,, seconded by Councilman Myers,,
resolving that this regular meeting the City Council be adjourned
to the hour of 7:30 P.M. on Monday, the; 12th day of April, 1937,
adopted. by 6,affirmatve votes, .1 absentee
ATTEST . U. d, 1 ; - .it
C I TY C LERK MA