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May 7, 1934.
.Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Petaluma called to
order by Mayor McFadden..
ROLL CALL .
resent: Councilman Deiss, Gervasoni., Jones, McNear, Penry,
Woodson, and Mayor McFadden.
READING OF THE JOURNAL:
The minutes of the last regular meeting of April 16th and the
Special Meeting of April 27th were read and approved as .recorded;.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
- The morn h Eyreports of the Auditor, Treasurer, Wharfinger, Police
Judge, Garbage Inspector, and Poun.dman, were'r.ead and filed.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
The Finance- omm atee submitted its report.,, whereupon
Resolution #4284 C.S.
introduced by Councilman Woodson,, seconded by Councilman Gervas.oni,
directing the .Auditor to draw warrants (.No. 2208B and 2250 to `2391 inc.)
against the various City Funds 'in payment of claims allowed and approved
by the Finance Committee, adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Communications rear g ng the coming, meeting of the North Bay
League Municipalities to be herd at San Rafael on May 10th
were read and filed.
Notice from the War :Department of a .public hearing to be held
at Petaluma on May 22nd, on modifying the project on,Petaluma Creek,
read and filed.
Communication from the United. Farmers League asking permi
to use the Council Chambers of the City_ Hall for meetings, read and
filed.
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Request from `Kings.ley •WigYitman for permission to re.- stencil
numbers on street curbs, read and fi.led,, and
Resolution #4285 C.S. '
introduced by Councilman Woodson, seconddd by Councilman Penry, granting
said permi- s.sion for a period of six months, adopted by 7 affirmative
votes.
Letter from S'emsen & McLaren, regarding the appraisal of the
property of the City of Petaluma, read and filed. In this connection
the Clerk reported the receipt of two copies of the appraisal made by
said Semsen & . McLaren.
NEW BUSINESS,:
se o aty Hall to outside organizations: .
The .reque,st of the United Farmers League for Permission to use the
Council Chambers of the City Hall one evening each month was discussed,
Mayor McFadden reporting that there ,s such a demand for the building
that it is necessary to limits it's use., whereupon
Resolution x#4286 C.S.
introduced by Councilman Gervas.oni, seconded by Councilman Jones,
resolving that the use of any room of the City Hall be extended only
to the branches of the Federal, State, County, and City Government,
adopted by 7-Affirmative votes.
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ervi.sion.of Bridge Tenders:
- The question of whether or not the bridge tenders were under the
jurisdiction of. the Superintendent of Streets was brought up and
referred to the City Attorney for invest,ga`tion.
Erection of shell bin on Levee St.
The request of E. Paulson for permisa.ion to erect a shell
bin. on Levee Street was reported by Councilman Deis.s, and referred to
the City Engineer and Street Superintendent for investigation and
report back at the next meeting.
Grade for sidewalks . on Linda Vista Subdivision:
The matter of establishing a tentative grade. on Ada Vista
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Subdivision for the purpose of enabling property owners to lay sidewalks
was discussed., the City Engineer,reporting that he had such a plan ready
for presentation at any time. He was directed to have it ready for
review by the Street Committee and Mayor on the - following day.
Appointment of Insurance Broker; Gray & Carpenter.
Councilman Gervasoni r.eportedan investigation. by the Finance Committee
of placin� all insurance in the Bands of one broker, said broker to
receive 72f of the net commission and said broker to.apportion the balance .
of the commission amongst the general agents, whereupon
Resolution'#4287 C.S.
introduced by Councilman Gervasoni, seconded by Councilman Deiss, awarding
all of the business of securing, 'placing, and providing insurance policies
of every, nature and kind whatsoever for the year 1934 to the firm of
Gray & Carpenter, adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
Matters pertaining to the new D Street Bridge:
Councilman McNear submitted a written report regarding the opinion
of Mr. Nishkian, engineer of the new D Street Bridge, on several questions
regarding the operation of the new bridge, i .e., the feasibility of
using one or two motors for raising the bridge; the meshing of the gears
on the downgstream side in the raising of the bridge; and the settling
of the approach on the east side the bridge, which report was read
and filed. The report on the matter of the power bills for the operation
of the bridge -will be presented later by Councilman McNear.
$100,.00 for Memorial Day Celebration;
Mr. H. W. Kerrigan, representative of the Spanish American War
Veterans was present and addressed the Council, asking for the usual
financial assistance for the Memorial Day Celebration. The matter was
discussed, and
Resolution #4288 C.S.
introduced by Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Woodson, appropriat-
ing the sum of $100.00 to. the United Spanish American War Veterans for
Memorial Day celebration, adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Bids pr nk er System:
The matter of rejecting bids on the proposed sprinkler system for
Hill Plaza Park was referred to*the City Attorney.
Town Clock:
:Councilman Jones, Chairman of;the Buildings and Grounds Committee
submitted a written report on the Town Clock Tower, which report contained
the following conclusions: "that the City of Petaluma would not be
justified in proceeding with the proposed alteration of the town clock
tower; and that the said.clock tower and clock should be, by the City of
Petaluma, removed from the Masonic Temple Building, if and when the
Masonic Hall Association so requests; and that in that event, all portions
of the Masonic Temple Building that may have been damaged thru said
Clock Tower. and that may be damaged by its removal, be repaired and made
good by the City of Petaluma." On motion by Councilman McNear, seconded
by Councilman Renry, the report was accepted. So ordered. In this
connection the City Attorney was authorized to direct 'a letter to the
Masonic Hall Association regarding the matter.
Re - leaning of Kenilworth Park to Sonoma County Fair Assoc.
The matter of leasing Kenilworth Park to the'Sonoma County Fair
Association was discussed and it!was moved by Councilman McNear, seconded-
by Councilman Penry, that no further action be taken in the matter of
granting the lease of Kenilworth;Park. So ordered.
Re- Improved street lighting for Third Street:
Councilman McNear reported that the Light Committee had met with the
petitioners who had requested 400 C.P. decorative brackets for Third
Street,and that they had investi +gated the cost of said lights, and that
such brackets would mean an increase of cost of about $800 peryear.
He stated that the Committee did. not feel that. this additional cost was
warranted at this time. On motion by Councilman Jones, seconded by
Councilman Penry, the report was: accepted and so ordered.
Improvement of Hopper St.
Mr. Badger addressed the Council regarding necessary improvements
on Hopper Street, above Washington Street, which matter was referred to
the Street Committee for investigation.
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The matter of an ordinance for the licensing of trucks was
referred to the City Attorney for investigation.
A discussion was had regarding all dancing in certain
business places and the matter referred to the "Chiefoof Police.
ADJOURNMENT
Mere' no further business on motion regularly made and
carried the meeting adjourned.
ATTEST:
CITY C LERK / C_ MAYOR. �
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