HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 02/01/1926February lst, 1926.
Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Petaluma called to
order by Mayor Sales.
ROLL
00unc ilme n present: Farrell , Glahn, Inge rson., Je s sen , Ri ewe r.t . , Van
Bebber. and Mayor Sales. _ I
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READING OF THE JOURNAL:
The - minu a "s' - ' o 'f' the last regular meeting of January 18th, the . ad j our=
ned meeting *of January 22nd and the special meeting of January 25th were
read and approved. as recorded®
REPORTS. OF CITY OFFICERS :
The monthly .reports of the Police Judge, City Wharfinger, Auditor
and Treasurer were read and filed..
The Clerk reported'the filing of Affidavits of Publication of
Ordinances i#289 and 290 and the Affidavits of,,Postng of Ordinances #291
and 292.
.City Attorney Howell reported. in re. MeNear claim for $60. per annum
for privilege of sewering into the canal slip, reading extracts from the
abstract showing that the MaNear Co. had received in.addition`to the
450. per annum, -deeds for several streets . 'The .City Attorney was
directed to investigate the matter further
City Attorney Howell also reported having attended the hearing of.
of the Railroad Commission re the application of the; water company for
an. increase in rates - Said hearing was continued until May 25th
The Mayor- reported on the meeting of the League of Cafifornia
Municipalities called for the purpose of protesting the meter troll rate
of 32, cents which is to go in effect in the City of Los Angeles., The
Mayon stated 'that the City of Los Angeles, has raised the sum of 075,
to fight the and has secured the services of t1e attorney who was
victorious in winning the fight against the telephone company in the City
of Pittsburgh.
'REPORTS rOF- STANDING.: 00111VII :TTEES':-
e`r inanee ornm ttee rendered its report of numerous claims against
the City, Whereupon
Resolution # 3249 C.S.
introduced by Councilman Glahn, 'seconded by Councilman Jessen, directing
the Clerk to draw warrants against the various City Funds in payment of
claims allowed. and approved by the Finance Committee,, adopted 'by 7
affirmative votes..
The Bandstand Committee, was granted furtRher time.
The; Street Sign Committee reported progress and was granted further
time
The Mayor'reported having entered into a contract, on behalf of the
City, with Chris Beok tor, the right of way across his land for the
proposed liver cut
PETITIONS AND CO1ZMN'ICATIONS s
e'. i ion from property'.owners on West Street, between Walnut and
Keokuk Streets, for permission to, improve said stre:et,, read and filed,
and referred to the 'Street Committee for. recommendation, and
Resolution #3250 C.S
'introduced by Councilman Riewerts, seconded by Councilman Ingerson,
directing the City'Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for the
improvement of said street; also to prepare, separately, plans and
specifications for the improvement of West Street, between Walnut and
Central Avenue, adopted by 7 affirmative votes,.
ADOPTION'. OF ORDINANCES:
Ordinance No ,2.89. C.S. introduced
by Councilman Van Bebber, being notice
ng of the City for a site for and the
baths and swimming tank, °came up regul
votes.
by Councilman Jessen., .seconded
of Special Election for the bond
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construction of public municipal
erly 'and was adopted by 7 affirmative
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Ordinance ,ivo. 290 C..S4 introduced by Councilman Farrell, seconded
by C'ouneilmari Van Bebber, being notice of Special Election for the purpose
of bonding the city.for the improvement o f Wilson Street East 17 D" and
East Washington Streets,,, came up regularly and was adopted by 7 affirmative
votes.
,- Ordinance No. 291 C.S. introduced by Councilman R e'werts,, seconded
by 'Councilman Ingerson, being an amendment ,to Ordinance No. 2 84 C.S
're- classifying or zoning certain districts', and amending the official
zoning map of the City o:f.Petaluma,, came up regularly. Attorney G.P.
Hall, in behalf of Miss. Ida 'Perinon, addressed the Council•,'
against the adoption of this ordinance. On motion by Councilman, Farrell,
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seconded by Councilman Rieerts, the ordinance was laid on the table and
on f motion by Councilman Jessen, seconded by , Councilman Ingerson,
the matter° of zoning this particular district was' re- referred to the City
Planning Commission.
Ordinance Roe 292 C.S. introduced b Councilman Gie ssen, seconded
by Councilman Van. Bebber, appropriating and setting aside the sum of
07000 for the purchase of necessary rights of way and costs of making
out of Petaluma River Channel, came up regularly and was adopted by 7
affirmative votes.
NEW.j'BUS,INESS :_ - Wilson St., Sewer:
The matter of the hearing on the VIJ lson St. sewer improvement
was continued until the :next regular meeting..
This being the time set , fo:r.the opening of' bids for the doing
of the work° of making the Petaluma 'River Cut the Clerk re:port;e'd having
.received no bids, and
Resolution # 3251 C.S.
introduced by 'Councilman Farrell, seconded by Coon "c lman Van Bobber,
directing the Clerk.to re ®advertise.for bids ,. was adopted by 7 affirmative
votes.
Gasoline:
Councilman Van Webber 'brought up the matter of the various companies
supplying the City with gasoline., suggesting: that a, co,.ntrac;t be entered
into in order that the City might benefit by a contract price.- On
motion by Councilman Jessen, seconded by Councilman Van - Bobber, theo matter
was taken under advisement.'
Councilman Van Bobber, Chairman of the Finance: Committee, reported
that the Rock Crusher is 'being run at a financial loss to "the City,
whereupon
Resolution #3252 C.&..-
introduced by .Councilman Jessen, seconded by Councilman Glahn, asking
that ,a committee be,app:ointed to investigate ° as 'to the advisability of
the continued operation of said rock crusher and that said oommittes be
authorized and•empowered.to employ an expert geologist, adopted by 7
affirmative, votes. The Mayor appointed Councilmen Farrell, Ingerson
and J.6ssen on said committee.
The Mayor appointed 'hire. Helen M. Peoples as a member of the
City Planning Commission., whereupon
Resolution #325 °3 C.S.
introduced by Councilman. Van. Bobber, second by Count lman Farrell,
ratifying confirming and approving said appointment, -adopted by 7
affirmative votes.
The matter .of a street light at English St reet and We °.stern Avenue
was re;fe.rred to the Street Committee with.,power to -act:
The matter of a drain pipe on the Lerer Bldg on East Washington
Street was referred to the Plumbing Inspector.
Mr. J. Dupon addressed the Council, stating that the racetrack
at.Kenilworth Park s'being badly cutup by automobiles driving over it
at this time of year.: �Re`sreet to the Park Commission. Also the
removal of a tree on "-'" , between 7th and Sth Streets, was
referred to the Park Commi Sion.
ADJOURNMENT: gu larl y .
ma and carried the meets
On motion re ad ourned.
ATTEST:. - .