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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 11/06/1939REPORTS OF OFFICERS: The monthly reports of the Poundman, Chief of Police,, City lkharfinger., Auditor, Treasurer, Police Judge, and Garbage Inspector, were read and filed: REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES: The - inance Committee submitted its report, ' whereupon Resolution #5080 C S;. introduced by Councilman Gervasoni, seconded by Councilman Deis ,, directing the Auditor to .draw warrants (No,s. 1055 to 1262 inclusive) against the ,various City Funds in payment of dlaims allowed and approved by the Finance Committee, adopted by 7 affirmative: votes. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Copy of resolution expressing the appreciation of the Redwood Ewire Association to the Mayo and City Council for their co- operation during the year read and filed. Communication from the Redwood Empire Supervisors Unit extendit an ,invltat. 1 on to th,e Mlayor and City Council to, attend the dinner and conference for the Highway Commission to be-held in Santa Rosa,'read and placed on file. Mayor Woodson urged asmany as possible of the :members of the City Council to attend the dinner. Invitation, to the members of the City Council to attend Dad's night'b sponsored by the Parent Teachers - Association on November 15th, read and filed and on motion by Councilman Berger, seconded tj� Councilman. Myers, said invitation vJas accepted 11, with thank NEW BUS INESS_ • - Improvement of road to Sewage - :Treatment Plant: City Engineer Gonzalez submitted an estiriate:.in the amount of $480.00 for paving, rolling and. finishing the road from the fence at the head of the Mahogany basin to the; Petaluma Sewage, Disposal. Plant, which estimate was read and filed, whereupon Resol #5081 C . S.. introduced by Councilman Penry, seconded by Council -ran Berger directing the Street Superintendent to construct a road,consist ng of a rcc °k fill - properly rolled, along the right of way described in the of Petaluma c of July, 1,938', the City P � to comply with the ,requirements referred to in said deed and contract; and authori -zLng the Street Superintendent to purchase sufficient rock to construct said road, not to exceed, the sum of $499.9J, adopted, by 7 afI' rm vote . Re - T,ransf er o f funds Resolution #5082 C.S. introduced.by Councilman Gervas seconded by Councilman 11T.yers, directing; the Auditor and Treasurer to transfer the sum of37'7.27 from the In`Lieu Tax Fund to the Police Fund, and the sum of $ Z 80 2 .4'9 the lvotesra -ge Control Fund to the Police Fund, a dopte d by State Board of Equal. to use in City Hall :. Resolution #5083 C.S. introduced by Council -man Deiss, seconded by Councilman 111yers, granting to t:Ize officers of the State Board of Equalization assigned to and working in the vicinity of this City, the privilege of using' the office formerly occupied by the Police Judge in the City Hall, continued November 6, 1959.; Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Petaluma called to order by Mayor Woo dson. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Deiss., Gervasoni, Berger, N1 Penrv, Peters, and Mayor Woodson. READING OF THE JOURNAL,: T e minutes o the last regular meetincT of October 16th and. the Special Meeting as recorded. of October 30, 1939, tiler e read and approved. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: The monthly reports of the Poundman, Chief of Police,, City lkharfinger., Auditor, Treasurer, Police Judge, and Garbage Inspector, were read and filed: REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES: The - inance Committee submitted its report, ' whereupon Resolution #5080 C S;. introduced by Councilman Gervasoni, seconded by Councilman Deis ,, directing the Auditor to .draw warrants (No,s. 1055 to 1262 inclusive) against the ,various City Funds in payment of dlaims allowed and approved by the Finance Committee, adopted by 7 affirmative: votes. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Copy of resolution expressing the appreciation of the Redwood Ewire Association to the Mayo and City Council for their co- operation during the year read and filed. Communication from the Redwood Empire Supervisors Unit extendit an ,invltat. 1 on to th,e Mlayor and City Council to, attend the dinner and conference for the Highway Commission to be-held in Santa Rosa,'read and placed on file. Mayor Woodson urged asmany as possible of the :members of the City Council to attend the dinner. Invitation, to the members of the City Council to attend Dad's night'b sponsored by the Parent Teachers - Association on November 15th, read and filed and on motion by Councilman Berger, seconded tj� Councilman. Myers, said invitation vJas accepted 11, with thank NEW BUS INESS_ • - Improvement of road to Sewage - :Treatment Plant: City Engineer Gonzalez submitted an estiriate:.in the amount of $480.00 for paving, rolling and. finishing the road from the fence at the head of the Mahogany basin to the; Petaluma Sewage, Disposal. Plant, which estimate was read and filed, whereupon Resol #5081 C . S.. introduced by Councilman Penry, seconded by Council -ran Berger directing the Street Superintendent to construct a road,consist ng of a rcc °k fill - properly rolled, along the right of way described in the of Petaluma c of July, 1,938', the City P � to comply with the ,requirements referred to in said deed and contract; and authori -zLng the Street Superintendent to purchase sufficient rock to construct said road, not to exceed, the sum of $499.9J, adopted, by 7 afI' rm vote . Re - T,ransf er o f funds Resolution #5082 C.S. introduced.by Councilman Gervas seconded by Councilman 11T.yers, directing; the Auditor and Treasurer to transfer the sum of37'7.27 from the In`Lieu Tax Fund to the Police Fund, and the sum of $ Z 80 2 .4'9 the lvotesra -ge Control Fund to the Police Fund, a dopte d by State Board of Equal. to use in City Hall :. Resolution #5083 C.S. introduced by Council -man Deiss, seconded by Councilman 111yers, granting to t:Ize officers of the State Board of Equalization assigned to and working in the vicinity of this City, the privilege of using' the office formerly occupied by the Police Judge in the City Hall, continued A t 1 1 which privilege and license is subject to immediate termination by the Council withou °t notice and subject also to the requirement that said officers of said Board of Equalizat on. furnish 'and pay for all light, heat and telephone used in said room, adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Armistice Day Parade: Mlayor n^loodson appointed a Committee consisting of Councilmen ,Berger, Gervasoni, and TvIyers, t make arrangements and provide transportation for the members of the City Council for the Armistice Day Parade. Re- routing gasoline carriers around the business district:. The Fire Commissioners, through President Gervasoni, recommended that the Council consider leois,lation for diverting gasoline trucks around the business district, a sue.sted route being over D and Hopper Street to Bridge and IVtin Street The matter was referred to th Street. Committee for study and recommen dation of a suitable route. Thompson Creek Tube Completed: Street Superintendent Oscar Glahn reported that the'Thompson Creek Tube is now finished, thus ending the I, UNFINISHED BU Th eCity At torney was granted- further time in which to prepare a resolution creating a Recreation Board. Councilman Penry reported that the Street Committee had investigated tha , request of certain merchants for permission to place shrub: on the sidewalks in front of their respective places of business, and that his Comm-ttae is of the opinion that there is.not sufficient space on Vain Street for said shrubs. The Council decided tb drop the matt. , &r for the p resent. The projoed amendment to the business license ordinance was laid on the table pending further study by the Council. The City Engineer submitted a reap and, list of names of property owners in.the proposed Tv::t.View Annexation area. The matter iTras discussed .and it was agreed that ' a meeting be held with the property owner's on Tuesday,, November 14, -1939 to determine whether or not said annexation is desired by amajority of the property owners. Mr. Renato, who recent constructed a home on 1 , At. 1 liew and grand Viei Avenue, addressed the Council asking that the Council assist him'oln securing the removal of a row of rural mail boxes in front of -h-is new home. The matter was referred to the Street Conmittee to investigate and consult with the postal authorities ADJOURNT�rI ire being no further business to come before the meeting, the meeting was declared adjourned. HT1F CITY CLEH� .