HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10/24/1938October 24, 1938.
7:30 P.M.
Adjourned meeting of the Council of the City. of Petaluma called
to order by Mayor Woodson.
ROLL .:CAL
'~resents Councilmen. Deis"s, Gervasoni., Ingerson, Myer.,s ",, Penry,
Peters., and Mayor Woodson.
PETITIONS AND COMITNICATIONS
Application from the Shell Oil Co. for permission to display
it -s Christma "s Sound truck at the various schools during the month of
December, read and :filed and
Resolution 44933 C.S.
introduced by Councilman Myers, seconded by Councilman Ingerson, granting
said application, adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
Communication from the Board of Fire Underwriters stating 'that
they expect to start a survey on Oct..ober 31st of the fire defense system
of Petaluma for the purpose of readjus ting fire insurance rates, and
that said readjustment will date back to the original. application for
said readjustment which was the latter part of July. . .
Communication from the Commandant's 'Office extending an
invitation to the citizens of Petaluma to.vi:sit the Navy Yard at Mare
Island on Thursday,, October 27th, read and filed.
'Re -- picketing:
Petition signed by mechanics employed in the :various garages of
Petaluma asking the `City Council to anus - e 'the removal and further
res -train the pickets placed by the A. F. of L. from. garages in
said mechanics are employed., was read and later brought up under the
head of New busine'ss., On motion by Councilman Deiss,, seconded by
Councilman Penr.y, the petition was, ordered placed on file and no
action taken by the Council. Motion carried and so ordered. .
In thi -s connection - a seconded petition was filed by: '11`5 citizens
gsk °ng that* the• Council refrain from any legislation that would, endanger
the right of workers to organize and picket in order to ,achieve better
working conditions.
NEW, BUSINESS"
Resolution ##4934 C.S
introduced by Councilman Myers, seconded by Councilman IngPrs on:, gr- :anti`ng
M., G -AcQrne pe:rmi'ssion to use a loudspe:aking or broadcasting device
for broadcasting the Witches Parade on Monday, October 31,st,' 1938,
adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
Donation of $50..00 to American Legion.:
Resolution ##4935 C.S'*
introduced by Councilman Gervason, seconded by Councilman Myers,
directing the Au.diktor to draw.a warrant on the General Fund in favor
of the 'American Legion Post ##28 in the sum of $50.00 as contribution
and donation for Armistice Day Colebrati..on, adopted by 7 affirmative
votes.
Re Sewer'`Project:
Letters from N. Jenks, regarding the acceptance of the
various units of the Sewage System - read and filed.
The acceptance of the various units of 'the Sewer Project were
discussed by the City Council and it was decided that the - matter be
postponed until Monday, October 3'lst. pending an inveatigation bT the
Superintendd of Streets of claims filed by Property Owners re
damaged streets, sidewalks and curbs
The claim of A. Soda & Son for partial payment No.. 6 which
claim included Item ##34 amounting to $1487.57 was discussed and referred
to the City Attorn_ey," the payment of said $1487.57 being questioned
by the Resident Engineer Inspector for the Public Works Administration.
- ADJOURNMENT-:
There being no further business to come before the meeting on
motion regularly made and carried the meeting adjourned to Monday,
October a.t 7:30 P.M.
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