HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 11/05/19281'72
Nov. 5, 1928.
Regular meeting of the Council, of the City of. Petaluma called
to order by - M a y or Sales.
ROLL CA LL:
councilmen present: Farrell, Ingerson, Pendleton, Riew6lkts,
Van Bebber and Mayor, Sales . 1
Absent: Councilman Jessen.
READING OF THE JOURNAL:
T e nu es o: the last regular meeting of October. 15 th and
'the special meeting of October were read and approved as recorded.
.REPORTS_ OF CITY OFFICIALS:
Me mon . , y reports of the C`i ty Wharfinger, Poundman, Police
Judge and Auditor and.Treasurer were read and filed,.
REPORTS OF STANDING_COMMITTEES
The nance. °Comma. ee _submitt:ed. its report, whereupon
Resolution #3773, C.,S.
introduced by Councilman Van Be'bb.er, seconded by Councilman Pendleton,
directing, the. Auditor to draw warrants against the various City Funds
in payment . of claims - :allowed, and approved by the -Finance Committee,
adopted by 6 affirmative vote.s.,, ..1 absentee.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS-,
pp ca, on' rom Geo .. C_.• Cooper for permission to install 2
curb gasoline pumps at 421 Washington Street was read, ,filed and referred
to the Street Committee for investigation:..and..report.
Communication from the Pacific Gas & Elec. Co. regarding street
lighting read and:�filed' and on motion by Councilman Farrell, seconded by,
Councilman Van Bebber, was authorized to take the matter 'up
with the Pacific Gas & Elec:. Co.
ADOPTION OF - ORDINANCES
r nance• 0._348 C.S. introduced by Councilman Jessen, seconded
by Councilman Riewerts ;! providing for the collection and removal of
garbage and rubbish .ri the City of Petaluma., establishing the rate - of
fees or charges, 'etc - came up regularly and was adopted by 6 affirmative
votes, l absentee.
NE1 BUSINESS: _' ,
e 'ephones .;111ey. Assessment:
This "beiiigMthe "-time .set for hearing of protests on the Telephone
Alley assessments, the Clerk reported that no written protests had been
filed, whereupon
Resolution #3774 C.S.
introduced by Councilman Van Bebber, seconded by Counc:ilman'Farrell,
confirming said assessment and ordering warrant issued, adopted by 6
affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
Councilman Jessen entered the meeting at this time.
Opinion re Piatt claim:
The City Attorney filed a written opinion on the matter of the
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claim of J. B. Piatt for the sum of ,$500.00; whereupon
Resolution #3775 C.S.
-«< introduced by Councilman Farrell, seconded by Councilman Van Bebber,
rejecting said bill as not a valid claim against the City, adopted by
<"7- affirmative votes. "
A delegation from the Armistice Day C`ommitt°e.e addressed the
Counci asking for •the sum of $150.00 to help defray expenses, whereupon
Resolution #3776 C.S.
introduced by Councilman Jessen,, seconded by Councilman Pendleton,
contributing $150.00'to said committee for Armistice Day Celebration,
adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
' Resolution #3777 C.S.
introduced by Councilman Farrell, seconded by Councilman Van Bebber,
authorizing and delegating the' Chief of Police as a delegate to the
Convention of Peace Offi Association, expenses to be paid by the
City, adopted by 7 affirmative votes,
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Gasoline Curb Pumps:
The - Street ^Committee.reported having investigated the request for
4 curb pumps on,North'Main.Street and recommended that said applications be
denied.... On motion. by Council man Van Bebber, seconded by Councilman Je;ssen
said recommendation was unanimously approved. In this regard Attorney
Donahue addressed the'Council.sta.ting- that the Council should not
discriminate in granting permits gasoline curb pumps; that they
should all be-denied or all granted. City Attorney. Howell was asked to
give an opi the subject.
Cancellation of taxes - Welfare Board:
A request - from the Veterans Welfare Board of cancellation of city
taxes on Lot 13° Coady Court, now standing.. in the name. of the Veterans Welfar
Board, was referredl'to the City Attorney for report. at the next meeting.
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'More hydrants
Councilman -Van' Bebbe`r reported that the Fire Commi.ssi,on was desirous
of replacing. eiight. old hydrants with. new ones.. on motion._ by Councilman
Jessen, secondOd`by 'Councilman Farrell, the Fire Board .was authorized to
replace these old hydrants at the rate of two each-month to be paid for'
out of the General Fund.
Fish Peddling: i
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Mr. Reiche and Mr. Jensen Addressed the Council protesting against
outsider merchants peddling fish in the City without a license. The
matter was referred to the Officer to determine whether or not the
fish are handled in.a sanitary condition.
Fire protection lower Third St.
Mr. J. A'. Ken:ney.addressed the. Council proposing to install his
system of pumping water from the river without a contract of any kind from
the city. He stated that he, believed that if the system proved satisfactory
that the Council would approve and aceept.it without contract. Mr. Kenney
also urged the Council to improve the:li- ghting system on Third and Main
Streets.
ADJOURNMENT
O n moTion�'regularly made and carried the meeting adjourned.
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