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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 11/04/1935November 4, 1935. Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Petaluma called -to order by Mayor McFadden. ROLL CALL: Pre Councilmen Deiss, Gervasoni, Ingerson, Myers, Penry, Woodson, and Mayor McFadden. READING OF THE JOURNAL: The minutes o t e last regular meeting of October 21st and the adjourned meeting of October.28th were read and approved as recorded. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: ' The month y reports of the Police Judge, City Wharfinger, Poundman, Garbage Inspector, Auditor, and Treasurer were read and filed. City Engineer Gonzalez submitted a written report of the improve- ment of Dana,and Wilson Streets, in which he stated -the improvement would pass State specifications. The payment of the contract was held in abeyance pending an investigation of the report by the City Attorney. REPORTS-OF ST ANDI NG COMMITTEES: The Financed ommlttee submitted its report, whereupon- Resolution #4453 C. S. introduced by Councilman Woodson, seconded by Councilman Gervasoni, directing the Auditor to draw warrants (Nos. 1053 to 1195 inclusive) against the various City Funds in payment of claims a- llowed and approved by the Finance'Committee, adopted by 7 affirmative votes. PETITIONS AND CO MMUNICATIONS: Re - Armory: Letter from the approval of the Board armory in the City of assistance possible is allotment of finances Petaluma Chamber of Commerce, expressing the of Directors of the proposed plans to build an Petaluma, and offering the City Council every a contacting the proper persons in charge of the for said p read and filed. Report of E. J'. Helgren re water taken at the Biltmore Plant: Report of E. J. Helgren, Bacteriologist, of water taken at the Biltmore Plant, read and filed. The matter was later brought up under new business and a discussion had of the request of the plant to' sewer into the city sewer. Inasmuch as Mr. Helgr.ents report showed that the effluent would have no harmful effect on the concrete: pipes, on motion by Councilman Woodson, seconded by Councilman 14yers, permission was granted the Biltmore Plant to sewer =,into the City Sewer at its own expense, and the City Attorney was directed to prepare the necessary agreement, rescLtion and permit.. MotiIon carried and so ordered. Maps indicating streets of major importance: Letter from the Division of Highways, requesting that duplicate maps be submitted of the City of Petaluma indicating the streets considered to be of major importance, read and filed, and the matter referred to the Street Committee and City Engineer to bring in such maps at the next meeting of the City Council for approval and sub- mission to the State Division of Highways. Opinion of City Attorney re Library Funds: City Attorney Brooks submitted a written opinion regarding the payment of Library expenses, stating that in his opinion the City Council would not be guilty of any violation of if it permits the payment of library expenses beyond the latter's share of ad valorem taxes, provided such exce,ss,i.s paid.for from -revenue collected from fines, business license fees, franchise fees, rentals or similar miscellaneous revenue other than.. that collected pursuant to the annual tax levy. Opinion read and filed and the matter referred to the Finance Committee. NEW BUSINESS: Stop signs for 6th and D streets: I Councilman Penry, Chairman of the Street Committee, recommended that two boulevard stop signs be placed at the intersection of 6th and D Streets, which boulevard stop is now indicated by buttons only. On motion - by Councilman Woodson, seconded by Councilman Myers, the Street Committee was authorized to purchase said stop signs. Motion carried and so ordered. F Y01iD 571 Mayor McFadden reported on the meeting of the North Bay League recently .held at Cloverdale. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Washington Bridge repairs: The Street Committee was given further time in which to report on needed repairs to the Washington Street Bridge: Main St. Widening work discontinued for time being: A discussion was, had regarding the widening of Main Street. It was the consensus of opinion that certain work outlined by the Street Committee estimated at about $2500.00 be delayed for the present, with the hope that the work will eventually be approved a!s a WPA project. Engineer Wildman was directed to restore the opened concrete as rapidly as. possible and terminate the work.. The City Attorney-was directed to.send a letter to the Santa Rosa office of the WPA pointing out to the Administrator that the highway through Petaluma had never received any federal aid. Reduction of tobacco license: ` The request of the tobacco dealers for the reduction or elimination of the tobacco license was brought up and discussed, Councilman Gervasoni stating that he felt the license should be reduced to.$25.00 per year, payable annually in advance. Councilman'Woodson pointed out that this would mean a loss in revenue of $825.00 per year, which he hoped could be reczovered by the adoption of a general business license. The consensus of opinion was that the fee be to $25.00 which Attorney Lounibos stated he believed would be agreeable to his clients. It was moved by Councilman Gervasoni, seconded by Councilman Deiss that the license for selling tobacco be reduced to $25.00 per year, payable annually in advance, beginning on the lst day of January, 1936. Motion carried and so ordered. Scrap iron at City Dumps: Councilman Deiss reported that Mr. Ray had been in touch. with. him by telephone again requesting permission to collect scrap iron and metal from the City Dumps. It was decided that Mr. Ray be asked to submit a bid for the material to the Garbage Committee. The request of Judge Mardis for floor covering; for his office was referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee with power to act. ADJOURNMENT: ere 7eing no further business on motion by Councilman Ingerson, seconded by Councilman Gervasoni, the meeting - adjourned.