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April 2nd, 1934.
Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Petaluma called to
order by Mayor McFadden.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilman Dess, Gervasoni, Jones, McNear, Penry, Woodson,
and Mayor McFadden.
READ OF THE JOURNAL:
The minutes of the last regular meeting of - Marsh 19th and the
Special 'Meeting of March 26th were read and"a.pproved as recorded.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS;
The Clerk reported the filing of Affidavits of Publication of
Notices to' Bidders re- Sprinkler System for Hill Plaza; automobile
for Police Department; and materials for bulkhead.
The monthly reports of the Auditor, Treasurer, Wharfinger, Police
Judge, and Poundman,, were .read and filed.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES:
_The"inance Committee submitted its report, whereupon
Resolution #4273 C.S..
introduced by Councilman Woodson,, seconded by Councilman Gervasoni,
directing the Clerk to draw warrants (Nos. 1925 to 2042 inc.) against
the vari'ou's City Funds in ,payment of claims al'`lowed and app_ roved by the
Finance Committee, adopted by '7 affirmative votes.
PETITIONS,AND COMMUNICATIO
Petitions for electionn of Treeho.lders:
Petitions;askng. the Council to call an election for the selection
of a Board of 15 Freeholders to. draft- a new charter for the City of
Petaluma, said petitions containing 783 signatures, were presented by
Mr. Leo Bourke, Chairman of a Citizens Committee of 17. Mr. Bourke
reviewed the proceedings of the committee and the law governing_the
number of si,na•:tures necessary to call such an election. The petitions'
were fil=ed., together with a certificate from the County Clerk which
stated that there were 3 votes cast at the last general election in
the City of Pei; aluma.
Application of Odd Willy for the position of Special Officer read
and filed.
Application of Iv2i Amelia Jimski and Mrs. Anna M. Popp for permission
to sell soft drinks at 311 Oak Street, read and filed, and
Res olut -:on -x.4274 C.S.
introduced by Councilman Jones, seconded.. by Councilman Woodson, granting
said application, adopted, by 7 affirmative votes.
Communication fiom Pe Post No. 1929, Veterans of Foreign Wars,
calling attention., to 'Youth Week; April 29Th to May 5th, was read and filed.
Petition for decorative light brackets:
Petition containing 90 signatures asking that.the street lighting
on Third Street between Main Street and. the City Limits be improved by
installing 400 C. P. Decorative Brackets similar to those now in •us.e-
on the north end of Main Street, was read, filed, and referred to the Light
Committee
Letter from the Petaluma Garden_Club, complaining of numerous dogs .
roaming the streets and destroying gardens, read and filed, e the matter
to be taken up by the Poundman.
Application by Mr. Frank H. Phillips for the position of Police
Judge should a vacancy occur in said office, read and filed.
Application from Frank E'. Mardis for the position of Police Judge
in the event of a vacancy in said office, which .application was accompanied
by petitions, c.orta:ining '525 signatures, read and filed.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDIN
Re - �NisZi an & fee for plans.:
Ordinance No. 411 C.S. introduced by Councilman-Woodson, seconded by
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Councilman Jones,, providing•for the ratification and adoption of the
action taken by-the City Council under Resolution 42.11 C.,S., engaging,
L.,H. Nishkian and Charles G. Hyde to prepare and submit a:report upon
• - sewage disposal system suitable.. to the needs _ of the city;' authorizing
• contract between the City and said L. H. Nirshkian and Charles G.
Hyde,, containing. the provisions of the agreement and understanding
referred to in said Resolution 4211 C.S., and appropriating the. sum
of One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00) to pay said L. H. Nishkian and
Charles G. Hyde for services rendered in preparing said report and,
for future services according to the provisions of said contract,
was read, approved.by the City Attorne:y,.and ordered posted.
A DOPTION OF ORDINANCES
Ordinance No. 415�C..iS. introduced by Councilm;
by Councilman Deiss, providing for the purchase by
1934 model, four -door sedan automobile, for•use by
merit, at.a price not to exceed $1000.•00, directing
advertise for bids, And appropriating a sum not to
pay for said automobile, came up regularly and was
affirmative Votes.
a:n. McNear, seconded
the City of a new
the `Police Depart-
that the Clerk
exceed $1000.ao to
adopted by 7
Ordihance.No. 416 C.s. introduced by Councilman Woodson, seconded
y , g • - ti, of a sprinkler
b C ouncilman, ,Jones provi for the installation ..
system in the Hill Plaza Park and approving and adopting the plans
And specifications for said work, came. up regularly and was adopted by
7 affirmative votes.
NEW BUSI'ITES :-
`-` Bi ds - for aut omobi le
This being the time set for opening, bids for the purchase of s_
1934 model, four -door sedan automobile.,. the Clerk reported having ' re =
ceived bids from °:S'anderson Motor Company; :Farrell .Brothers,; Henry
Re
ynaud; Edwin K: Evart;, Murphy Chevrolet Company; and Westerterp
Bros. which bids were taken under advisement.
Bids for sprinkler system:
This being the time set for opening bids for the furnishing ,of
materials for a sprinkler system for -Hil;l Plaza, the Clerk reported
having received bids•from Funk J. Hoirup, Ray Kynoch, M. P. Crinella
Co. Crane Co.,, Scott Machinery Company, Re Hardware Company, Hagner
Hardware Co., Grinnell Company, Schluckebi.er Hardware Co., and Herman
Lawson Co... which bids were also taken under advisement.
Opinion re appropriations for the Music Commission:
Written•opinon from the City Attorney regarding appropriations
for the Music .Commission was read by the Attorney and faked,;
Denying petitions, etc. for cancellation of Garbage Collecto'r's
Contract:
Resolution ##427`5 C.S.
introduced, by Councilman McNear, seconded by Councilman Gervasoni;
denying the petitions and affidavits filed with the City `Council
by Fred S. Howell, Esq., on behalf of. Percy V. Fuller and Jack Bone
and other gersons,requesting the City Council to cancel the contract
between.the City of Petaluma and A. Figoni,as Garbage Collector.,
and: directing the Clerk to send copies. of said re,soluti n to Fred
S. Howell, Esq., attorney for petitioners, and to Messrs. Lounibos,.
Schwobeda. and McGoldrick, attorneys for A Collector,
adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
J. Frank ,Burns - Member of Fire Commission;
Mayor McFadden. appointed Mr. U. :Frank Burns a member of the
Board of Fire'Commis.sioners.
The Buildings and. Grounds Committee was granted further time
in which to. report on the Town Clock.
City Property to be appraised:
Resolution x#4276 0. S;.
introduced by Councilman Mc Near, seconded by Councilman Gervasoni,
authoriz- ing.tle Finance Committee to employ and engage a qualified
appraiser to appraise the buildings of the City for insurance purposes,
the.cost of such Appraisement: not to exceed the sum of $130.00,
adopted by 1 affirmative votes.
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Reducing salary of Traffic Officer Drake:
Resolution #4277 C.S.
introduced by Councilman Woodson,, seconded'by Councilman Penry, reducing_
the salary of Traffic Officer Floyd G. 'Drake to the sum of $160.00 per
imon'th comimencing and effective on and after April 16th, 1934, adopted by
7 votes.
The Public Works Committee was granted further time in which to
report on the construction of the bulkhead just north of the Washington
Street Bridge.
ADJOZTRNMENT:
There being no further business.on motion regularly made and
carried the _ meeting .adjourned.
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CTT.Y .CLERK MAYOR.
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