HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03/04/1929March 4, 1929.
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Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Petaluma called
to order by Mayor Salesq,
ROLL CALL::
Counciimen present: Farrell, I_ngerson,, Jessen, Pendleton, Riewerts,
Van Bebber and 'Mayor Sales.'
READING OF THE JOURNAL:
The m nu 'es o the last regular meeting of February 18th were
read and approved as recorded.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS:
The CMk reported the filing of Affidavits of Publication
and Affidavits of Posting.
The monthly reports of the Poundman, Wharfinger, Police Judge,
Auditor and Treasurer were read and filed.
The City Attorney submitted a written opinion relative to the
-franchise of the.water company and the P , aci•fi,c,Gas & Electric Company.
This was referred back to the ..City Attorney for further investigation.
and for communication with the Pacific Gas & Electric Company:
REPORTS OF STANDING COTRAITTEES
The Finance Committee submitted its report, whereupon
Resolution #3811 C.S.
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introduced by Councilman Jes:s;en, seconded by Councilman Pendleton,directing
the Auditor;to draw warrants on the various 'City Funds in payment of claims
allowed and approved'by the: Finance Gommittee, adopted by 7 affirmative
votes
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Application from Foley & Burk for permi.s!sion to exhibit in
Petaluma.be,tween Jun 10th and July 13th, read; filed and
Resolution #3812 'C.S.
,int:roduced by Councilman Farrell, seconded by Councilman Van Bebber,
granting said application, adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
Resignation of A. L. Jewett as Police Officer of the City
of Petaluma, read, filed and
Resolution ##3813 C.S.
introduced by Councilman Pendleton, seconded by Councilman Ingerson,
accepting said resignation, adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
Application of A -. J. Aretz. f'or a position as police officer
read and filed.
Communication from the Mayor °s Office, San Francisco, California.,
California
urging the co- operation of this city in requesting our.re,pr.esentatives
in Gongress., etc. to put forth every effort to locate the Army Air Ease
within 'the San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area.,, read filed and on motion
by Councilman Farrell, seconded by Councilman Riewerts, the matter was
referred to Mayor Sales for action.
INTRODUCTION 'OF ORDINANCES:
Or_n_ance No. 352 C.S.. introduced by Councilman. Riewerts, seconded
by Councilman Ingers -on, appropriating the sum of $1000.00 to pay the cost
of the purchase ' an automobile for the use of the police department,
was read.,, approved by the City Attorney and ordered posted.
Ordinance No. 353 C.S. introduced by Councilman Jessen, seconded:
by Councilman Van Bebber, appropriating the sum of $879.50 to pay the costs
of installation for the electrical operation of the Washington Street
Bridge, was read, approved by the City Attorney and ordered posted.
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES:
Ordinance o. 350 C.S. introduced by Councilman Riewerts, seconded
by Councilman Ingerson,, appropriating the sum of $2500..00 to pay the'c.ost
of the re-installation of the fire alarm.syst,em.in the business section
of the.City of Petaluma, came up regularly and was adopted by 7 affirmative 11
votes .
Ordinance No. 3,51. C.S introduced b 'Councilman Pendleton, seconded
by Councilman Rewerts, regulating traffic upon that certain alley between
Main Street and Water Street at the westerly terminus of Western
Avenue, came up regularly and was adopte•d.by 7 affirmative- votes.
NEW BUSINESS:
This being the time ;set for opening bids for the re=
installation of the fire alarm system, the Clerk reported having .
received two bids one from the Cline Electrical Works for the sum
of 92797.40 and the other from Herman "Weber for the sum of
$2473.80,
whereupon
Resolution #3814 C.S.
introduce I d by Councilman Jessen, seconded by Councilman Pendleton,
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with.Herman Weber, he
being the lowest-responsib.le bidder, adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
Gasoline Contracts:
On, motion by Councilman Farrell, seconded by Councilman
Ri.ewert th °e Mayor was .authorized t10 enter into contracts with the
Associated Oil Col and the.Shell Oil Company for the furnishing of
gasoline to the City of Petaluma..
Res'ol:ut on #3815 C.S.
introduced by Councilman Farrell, seconded by Gouncilman Van Beb.ber,.
resolving that the Council of the City of Petaluma petition the
Railroad Commission to refuse and deny the application: of the San
Rafael Freight & Transfer Company for the removal of the restriction
in weight of sixty pounds, adopted by 7:affirmative votes.
The matter of the, right of way for the Olive Street sewer
was discussed and the City Att orney directed to interview the property
owners and offer-Mr. Roberts $185.00 for his right of way.
Attorney Donahue addressed the Goiincil relative to an
adjustment of fees for garbage collection. The Mayor appointed a
committee consisting of the City Attorney,. Councilman •Ingerson and
Councilman Van Bebber to meet..with Attorney Donahue and investigate
the matter.
Olive St. sewer:
ADJOURNME� NT :
'On motion regularly made and carried the meeting adjourned.
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