HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10/20/1930October 20, 1930.
Regular meeting . of the Council of the. City of Petaluma
called to order by Mayor Farrell.
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ROLL CALL:
Uouncilmen present Inger:son_, Miller, Riewerts., Schluckebier,
Van Bebber and MayorFarroll.
Agent: Councilman McFadden., (Mayor Farrell stated ated,that Mr.
McFadden's absence: was dice; to the, fact that he had been delegated to
represent the Mayor at the opening of the W. C. T. U. Convention.)
READING OF THE JOURNAL-.
The mUTutes of the last regular meeting of October 6th were
read and approved as recorded.
REPORTS•OF STANDING COMUTTEES:
The Finahce''Committe submitted Its report, whereupon
Resolution #3,966 C. S.
introduced by Councilman'Miller seconded by Councilman Van Bebber,
directing the Auditor to draw warrants against the various City Fund
in payment of claims allowed and approved by the, 'Finance Committee..
, adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee..
Street numbers:
Coiincilma:n Ingers -of.the Street Committee reported' adversely
on a plan to number the. houses of the city by placing the street numbers
on 'the curb On motion,'by Councilman Millet-, 'seconded by Councilman Van
Bebber, the report of the Streot Committee, accepted.
Taxi-cab license.. et.ci
The Committee appointed to investigate the application of local
taxicab operators for certain dhafigest in the taxicab license ordinance
filed a-written report,, recommending that no change be made as to the
amount 6P'*the license tee; that the Chief of Police be �authorized-to set
aside - not more than on& p c7
- p arking space for "the h exclusive use of each
amount
company; and that every taxicab d river , be'pompplled - to secure a
P.qrmit: from the Chief of. Po I lice. Councilm Killer suggested that the
views of the merchants l committee of' the Chamber of 'Commerce be invited
and the Mayor thereupon appointed Councilman McFadden a committee of one
to confer with .the merchants committee and report back.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:—
Petition from UFO.- H. Ott for stop buttons at -Western Avenue
and Liberty Street was read, filed and referred to 'the Street Committee
for report at the next meeting.
Invitation from G. R. Hubbell, Chairman of the Armistice Day
parade committee, inviting the M,Ayor° and, City, ' Council to participate
,in the parade, read and filed. On motion by'.Council.man'Van'B6bber,
seconded by Councilman Riew6tts the invitation was accepted.
Communicationfrom L. W. Clark, requesting 'permission to use
the entire sidewalk fron - ting..on the Liberty 'Street side of his property
at Liberty and Washingtoh 'Streets for the purpose of entering and leaving.
the property by automobile:, read and filed and
Resolution #3967 C.S.
introduced by Gouncilma.n Miller, slec.onded . by 'Councilman Riewerts granting
acid id raque,st.:,, adopted, by 6 - affirmative votes, 1 'absentee.,
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
Urt ' Linanc'e 'No4 777 S., introduced. by Councilman Van Bebber,.,
seconded by Councilman Ingerson,, establishing the grade of Hil 1 Blvd.,
Belle:Vi6w'Avenue, :Orchard Land. and Hayes Avenue, was read, approved by
the City Attorney. and ordered published-.
NEW BTTSINES.S;
'Street l7i bids:
This being the time set f or or opening bids or supplying
elobtric energy, street lighting and lighting of municipal buildings
of the City of Petaluma, the Clerk reported having 'received one bid
and pro'cee.d to open and read said bid, whereupon,
Resolution #3968 C.S.
introduc.ed by Councilman Miller seconded by C6uncilmian Ingerson,,,
accepting the bid - - of the. Pacific 'Gas and' Electkic Company, id
any, said b
being the lowest ,bid by' a responsible 'bidder the
and
a c
r to exacute tract with said company,., adopted by 0 af f
tiv votes', 1 absentee. y, irma-
Armistice Day contribution:
Chairm'an_M. G. Ac'orne and'Nathan C. Thompson of the
P., - ,
Petaluma Armistiae bay Committee of the Am Legion,' addressed
the, .Council requesting -a donation to help defray the expenses of
the annual 'celebration,, whereupon
Resolution #39,69 C. S,.
introduced by Coumi.lmmaTi Miller, seconded by . Councilman Van B;ebber,
directing the Auditor to draw a,warrant on the General Fund in
favor of the American Legion Post No. •2
8, in the sum of .$150. 00
,adopted by 0 affirmative voaes 1 absentee,
Wash. St. bridge warning'
On motion by Councilma ' n Schluckebi,er, seconded by Council-
man Miller, the Street C'ommittee was authorized to install a warning
bell on the vest side of the AW&Shih&ton Street , et 'bridge, s8:i
not to exceed OU.00 in ddst.
Garbage collection license; = Golf course licenses:
Councilman Miller•brought - up the matter of placi-.ng, a
lic'ense, fee on garbage collectors. The matter was ,
refei?r'ed to the
City Attorney for inve'st'igation.
Mr:. Miller also called attention to the fact that miniature
golf courses are being licens. in other cities and that in fairness.
to. other *pT4c%es• of amusement 'who are now paying license
fees, that
they should als o - b e t-aked -The Mayor appointed a C olMnittee
consisting of Councilman Miller, Councilman Schlu'cke and the City
Attorney to investigate and report back.
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Copeland Creek:
On'motion by Councilman Miller,
s by Councilman
Riewerts, the request for an appropriation of $200 for the dredging
of Gopoland- In the Penngrove-Clatati section was denied.
The. Mayor Councilman Miller and the City Clerk i�epo'rte d
-on the 32nd annual co nventi of the Ledgue of :California Municipalitiez,
to which they were delegate's..
.ADJOURNMENT`:
On Motion regularly made
a 8:45 P. Me
and, carried the fteetfng adjourned.
ATTEST:
'Ci,tV Clerk
Mayor 0
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