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October 7, 1935.
Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Petaluma
called. to order by Mayor McFadden.
ROLL, CALL*
Present: Councilmen Deiss, Gervasoni., In'gers,on, Myers,
Penry, Woodson:, and Mayor McFadden. '
READING 'OF THE JOURNAL -:
The and the special minutes of the last regular meeting of September 16th
ng of September 19th were read and approved as
recorded:
REPORTS OF OFFT.CERS:]
The monthly reports of the Auditor, Treasurer, Wharfnger,
Poundman, and Police Judge were read.and filed.
REPORTS OF STANDING, COMMITTEE'S:
The inance CommitTee submitted it report; whereupon
Resolution #4442 C.S.
introduced by Councilman Woodson, s=econded by Councilman Gervasoni,
directing the Auditor to d=raw warrants (Nos. 833 to 968 inclusive)
against the various city funds in payment of claims allowed and
approved by the Finance Committee, adopted by affirmative votes.
PETITIONS AND . COMMUNICATIONS
Application of�Vi s . Louise Bottn for permis-sion to
sell soft drinks at 419 Upham Street, read and filed, and
Resolution #4443 C.S.
introduced by Councilman Penry, seconded.by Councilman Woodson, grant-
ing said application, adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
C'ommunica:tion from the State Compensation Insurance Fund
commending the city for having. established such an excellent record
for keeping down aceident.costs, read and filed.
Letter from the Redwood Empire Association inviting the
city officials to attend th.e 15th Annual C'orivention of the Association,
read and filed.
Letter of appreciation from Mrs. Frankie J. Newburgh,
read and filed.
ON OF ORDINANCES:
r'inanc'e o, 439 C.S. authorizing a contract for supply-
ing electric energy,, street. lighting, and lighting of the municipal
buildings of the City- of Petaluma, for the period of five ye=ars
beginning October 7, 1935,.in accordance with the sp
therefor now on file with the city. clerk,. adopted by 7 affirmative
votes.
Ordinance No. 440 C.S. introduced by Councilman Woodson,
seconded b y Councilman Inger,son, :authorizing and providing for a
lease by° this cit< <j to Royal Tallow & Soap Company, Inc. for the
peri.o.d of five (5') years, coverzng the property situated south of
this -city and described in the lease between this city and said
Royal Tallow &,Soap i Cozipany, Inc., dated the twenty- sixth day of.
September-, 1932, adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
Ordinance No. 441 C. S introduced by,Councilman
seconded'by Councilman Deiss, au=thorizing thepurchase and installation
of one complete police radio station, including transmitter and.
receiver for the police station, and one complete portable - mobile
radio transceiver for the police prowler car, an:d-the appropriation
of not to exceed the sum of $400.00'therefor, adopted.by 7 affirmative
votes.
Ordinance No. 442 C.S. introduced,by Councilman-Penry,
seconded by Councilman Gervasoni, providing for the improvement of
Dana Street from its intersection with the south line of Webster
Street for a distanep-f 540 feet southerly thereon, and Wilson Street
.from its intersection. with the west line of Washington Street approxi-
mately 950 feet northwesterly thereon,, by applying an armor coat or
bituminous binder on�said streets; and approving the specifications
for said work, adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
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NEW BUSINESS:
Appointment of Music Commission:
Resolution. #4444 C.S.
introduced by Councilman Gervasoni, seconded by Councilman Woodson,
appointing John Burkett, Nathan Thompson, Harley McAskill, 0. 0. Cobb,
and Herbert P. Peck, as members of the Music Commission of this city
for th.e term of two years from and after the first day of July, 1935,
and until their successors are appointed and qualify, adopted by 7
affirmative votes.
Bid - electric energy:
This being the time set for opening bids for the supplying of
electric energy, etc. the Clerk opened and read the bid the
Gas and Electric Company which was referred to the Chairman of the Lighting
Committee and the City Attorney for investigation.
Bid - police radio equipment:
The bid received from D. Verne Hassett and H. McCauley for the
sale and installation of one complete 2 -way radio communicating system
at the price of $361.00 was read, filed, and referred to the Chairman
of the Buildings and Grounds Committee and the City Attorney for
investigation.
Bids - Dana and Wilson Streets improvement:
Bids were received from He.lwig Construction Company, Lee J. Immel.,
and Palo Alto Road Materials Company for the improvement of Dana and Wilson
Streets, which bids were opened, read, and referred to the City Engineer
and City Attorney for investigation.
Stove for meeting room on third floor:
Mayor McFadden reported the need for a stove in the meeting room
on the third floor of the city hall, and the matter was referred to the
Buildings and Grounds Committee for investigation. The suggestion was
made that inasmuch as the County Social Service Worker will use the room
frequently that the cost of heating it be partially borne by the Board
of Supervisors and -the Clerk was directed to write to them regarding the
matter.
Radi.o Control Ordinance:
The City Clerk was directed to write to the League of California
Municipalities for information'as to what legislation has been passed by
cities of a similar size in the way of radio interference control.
Dangerous condition of Washington: Street Bridge:
Superintendent of Streets Glahn.addressed the Council calling
attention to the dangerous condition of the Washington Street Bridge
due to worn out parts. The matter'was referred to the Street Committee
and Superintendent of Streets to secure expert advice and an estimate of
cost of the work and report back.
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Mayor McFadden reported that the WPA authorities had notified
the City that they cannot continue with the supplying of labor for the
Main Street widening because the street is a part of the federal aid
highway system and,not entitled to assistance. Mayor McFadden
further reported that the City Attorney had written to the President of
the League of California Municipalities about the matter.
Removal of scrap iron, etc. from city dumps:
Mr,..Fr "ederick Ray, Jr. addressed the Council asking permission
to remove the sheet metal and other scrap iron from the city dump. The
matter was deferred until the adjourned meeting of the Council.
Mr. Dolph Young, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, addressed
the Council asking permission to hang Christmas lights from the electroliers
in the business district, explaining that hereafter lights will be used
for Christmas decorations instead of Christmas trees. The Lighting
Committee was asked to investigate,the request and report back.
Re - parking regulations:
A discussion was had regarding the recent changes in the parking
laws and the request of the Merchants Committee that the Council modify
the same. It was decided that the Council would meeting with the. '
Merchants Committee. on Thursday evening and further discuss the problem.
Re - tobacco licenses: -
City At Brooks reported that there have been six
further arrests in the tobacco license controversy and-that in each
case the defendants had pleaded not guilty and had demanded a jury
trial.
City Engineer Gonzalez presented a plan for the improvement
of Hill Boulevard as a project for the unemployed. • The Street
Committee was directed to review the project with,the City Engineer,
ADJOURNMENT:.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned until
Tuesday, October 8th at 1 o'clock P.M.
ATTEST
CITY CLERK MA-Y-E)R.-
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