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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 05/21/1945C 9 May 21, 1545.- Regular meeting of „the Council of the City of Petaluma calked to order by Mayor Woodson. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen.Brown, Deiss, King, Penry, Seidell, and Mayor Woodson. Absent: Councilman Myers. READING OF THE JOURNAL: The minute of the last - regular meeting of May 7th, the special meeting of May 10th, and the adjourned meeting of May 11th, were read and approved as recorded. REPOR 1OF OFFICERS: Me month y report- the Librarian was read and filed. The Clerk reported the filing of Affidavits of Publication of Amended Ordinance No. 595 C.S.; Ordinance No 596 C.S.; Notice of Nominees for Public Office and Measures to be voted on; and Notice of El'ection.. REPORTS OF STANDING C011MITTEES.: 'The nance ommittee su rnitted its. report,. whereupon Resolution #5712 C.S introduced by Councilman King seconded by Councilman Brown directing the Auditor to draw warrants Nos. 2818 to,2906 inclusive) against the varlous City Funds in payment of claims allowed and approved by the Finance Committee, adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. PETITIONS AND COIXUNICATIONS : Resignation of James A. - Sykes as Police Officer and Radio Super - visor, effective June 1, 1945 ' was read and filed,. and Resolution X5713 C.B. introduced by Councilman King, seconded by Councilman Seidell, accepting said resignation, adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 ,absentee. Memorandum of Agreement to provide for the expenditure of 1/4¢ gas tax fund on State Highways for the 1945 -47 biennium in total sum of $6100. for sweeping, cleaning, traffic stripes and was read and filed.., and Resolution #5714 G.S. introdu - ced by Councilman Penry., seconded by Councilman King, said M.dmorandum of Agreement and directing the Mayor end City ,.. the same on behalf of the City of Petaluma, .adopted by 6 vot e's,., '1 absentee. the the signs, approving, Clerk to affirmative Memorandum of Agreement to provide for the expenditure of the 1 /4g gas tax fund on Streets of Major Importance for the 1946 , ,fiscal ye the total sum of $;3000. for street sweeping and cleaning; was read and filed_, and Resolution #5715 C.S introduced by Councilman Penry, seconded by Councilman King., approving said "'Memorandum of Agreement and directing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same on behalf of the City of Petaluma, adopted 'by 6 affirmative vot ers,; 1. absent Communication from the State Division of 'Highways relative to the resurfacing of State Highway Route #1 thru Petaluma, stating that the "Department has no available funds for this work other than that in the 1/4¢� gas tax fund for State Highways allocated to the City of Petaluma, and suggesting that said amount of $14,000. now in said fund, be buage te.d to repair and resurface approximately 2000 fe of the street, read and filed:, and laid on the `table for further consideration. NEW BUSINESS: ` Tr ansfe r 'of funds Resolution -#5716 C. introduced by Councilman King, seconded by Councilman Brown,, directing the Auditor and Treasurer to transfer the sum of $3078.75 from the Alcohol. Beverage Control Fund to the Police Fund., and the sum of $75.00 from the Wickersham Park Fund and the sum of $250.00 from the McNear Park Fund to the General Park. Viand, adopted by 6 affirmative vote 1 ab senttee:.. 6 'Memorial Day Contribution: Resolution //5717 C.S. introduced by Councilman Penry,, seconded by Councilman Brown donating and contributing, the sum of $50.00 to the United Spanish, War Veterans for the promotion of the Memorial Day Services in. this City'on the 30th day of May, 1945, adopted by 6 affirmative votes; 1 absentee In connection with the Memorial Day Exercises, Councilman Wm. Deiss, on behalf of the. 'United Spanish American - War Veterans thanked the Council for its contribution.and extended an invitation to the of the Council and City Officials to atte'nd'the exercises at Walnut Park on May 30th. Councilman John, King suggested that be made to publicize the proposed bond issued that will appear on the June 12th ballot and that the cost, to thez taxpayers for said bonds be presented to the public,. Mayor Woodson reported that sketches of: the ,buildings will be displayed for the general public to view and that articles will be written for the information. of the voters. Councilman Stanley Se-idell, Chairman.of'the Sanitation Committee,, informed the Council that has recent investigation had revealed that considerable rubbish and organic matter-are being dumped on the roadways at the City Dumps in violation of the rules. Councilman King suggested that it might be a' zolution to the problem if the roadway were built to a higher level and the .refuse dumped over 'the sides. The :matter was taken unider `further consideration,. - City Attorney Brooks reviewed the proposed contract bbetween. the 'City of Petaluma and J. Clarence Felciano, Architect for the post -war pro.jac'ts- which contract was approved by the members of Council with the exception of the clause g the: City p pertaining to an exclusive 3 year contract with the architect.. The City Attorney was asked to review -,the contract with the 'Architect,., Councilman Seidell suggested that it might be possible to secure, the services of one of the qualified radio operators at Two Rock Ranch on a partime basis. He was :asked to check this matter with the proper Officer. ADJOtr N A`rME T 'There being no further business to come before the. meeting, the, .. meeting was declared adjourned. ATTEST: GI TY C M_ MAYOR .