HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08/03/1942Avgust 3rd 1942.
7:30 P.M.
4 41.
Regular meeting of the. Council 'of the City of Petaluma called to
order by Mayor Woodson.
ROLL CALL,-,
PreliUnt: Councilmen Deiss, King, Myers, PenPy, and Mayor Woodson.
Absent :: Councilmen Berger., and'-.Seidell.
READING QF JOURNAL:
The minutes of the last regular meO'ting, of July 20.. .1.942.,, ..were
read andapproved.as recorded.
,REPORTS- OF OFFICERS::
The motithl y re, orts. the Whar finger., A ildito'r -Treasurer, Chief
of Poll Poundma8ter, and Police Judge were read and filed•.-.
The .:annual, report of the Board of Park Commissioners was submitted
and
placed on file.
REPORTS OF S TAND1M C 01411 TTEES
The Finance Committee "sumitted - its report, whereupon.
Resolution Resolution #5422 C
Introduced by Counci 1 'King seconded by Councilman Myers directing
the Audit,or' to draw warrants �Nos. 265 to 401 Inclusive). against the
various: City Funds in payment. of claims allowed _and, approved by the
Finance. Committee,, adopted by 5 affirmative votes, 2 ab
PE I TITLONS AND COM U JICATIONS : Parking rastriction, near Post--Office?
Gorm n. from - IF — . Fred Mart-in .Postmaster
complaining 'of the
all day parking of automobiles near the Post Office Building and asking
that some time - restrictions be placed on parkinrr on streets adjacent
to the:a-overnment reservation, read and filed. Later brought up
under the, of New Business and ,the mat referried to the.. Street
Committee and -Chief of . Pol-icle f or investigation, and report .back.'--
.Reqpe.st from Police Officer C.. R,. Bonetti-for a leave of absonc absence
from 'the Police Department for a period of one year from August 31,, 1942,,
read and filed,,, Whe'reupon
Resolution #5423 C..zSi
introduced. 'Councilman King,, seconded by Councilman Deis s. -granting said
leave' absence froh the Police De Pa rtmeftt for a period of one year,
adopted by 5 aff irmative Votes,, 2 absentees.
NEW'. BUS,INESS:
TPRIEre funds:
Resolution #5424, CO'S.-O
introduced by Councilman King seconded by Councilman Myers.. directing
the Auditor and Treasurer to transfer V6 sums from the Street Fund,
Police Fund., Park Fund, and Fire Fund. to the General Fund for gasoline
used 'by the various departments and previously paid ffam the General
Fund, adopted by 5 affirmative votes, 2 absentees.
Broadcasting permit -Sonoma Ca., JerselT Cattle Clubts award of prizes..i.
Resolution #5425 C.S.
introduced by "Co'uncflman Penry seconded by Councilman Deiss., granting
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M., G.. Acorne permis ion and authority to usa. a louds-speaking or broa
casting devise to broadcast the Sonoma County Jersey Cattle C:lub award
of � pri to be 'held at Center Park, Petaluma Calif orni4, at 11 A.M.
August 16,,, 1942, adopted by 5 affirmative votes 2 absente 8
ees,,i
Councilman 'Myers excused from. attending, meetings:
Resolution #542,6 G.S,.
introduced by Councilman King seconded by Councilman Pen-,r,, excusing
Councilman Leland Myers from attending meeting aetings of - the City Council until
NovO er 3,, 1 adopted by 6 -atf-ii:n&tive votes 2 absentee . s
Acceptanae of le.v,-,e construction." Renat±'Bros..:
Certificate of the §_A'tisfactory completion of the levee constructed
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by Renati Bros. was filed by the City Engineer, whereupon
Resolution #5427 C.S.
introduced by Councilman King, seconded by Councilman Penry accept
ing said work,., adopted by 5 affirmative .votes -, 2 ' absentees..
Councilman Miters reported that the street lights on E. Washing-
ton Street, .between Hopper and Copeland Streets,,. have been out . f'or
sometime but. that he has 'made arrangements for the repair -of. same.
He also reported that one of the, e.lectrohiers in front. `of the Hotel
Petaluma has been demolished by one of the local taxi drivers. , The
The :matter of Whether or not this standard should be rep aced vas
left in the hands of the Lighting Commm ttee.•* Th*e ,matter of
collecting damages for the electrolier was referred 'to the: City
Attorney,.
Councilman Deiss reported having secured prices on tabl -es
benches and chairs for the auxiliary meeting : room in the City, Hall
and the 'matter was left in the hands of the, Buildings and Grounds
Committee.
Group hospitalization, etc... insurance:.. .
Mr. ..J. R,. Ephraim of the Westland. Home; Life Insurance Agency,
'and Mr. F. Q:.. Erwin of . the Intercoast H6spit4lAzati:on Insura
Ass., , , addressed the Counci 'outlining the merits of their.:respect ve
policies with regard to hospitalization and medical group insurance.:
The matter was •disecussed 'and referred to` the Insurance Committee
for " - investigation and r eport. back.
Resolution of.sympathy J. L. White :.
Resolution #5428 Cu. S,. .
Introduced by Councilman, King, "seconded.-by Councilman Deiss!
expressing the .sympathy .of the Council to Mrs.. Margaret 'White and.
adjourning the meeting out of respect to th,e memory of City
'L
ing Commissioner J. . White... adopted by 5 affirmative. votes., 2.
absentees..
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