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July 7th, 1924.
Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Petaluma called to
order by May or Sales.
ROLL-CALL
QMincilmen present';Allen., Batchelor, Farrell, Button, Van Bebber
and Mayor Sales.
Absent , Counc ilman niew.erts..
READING OF; 7,THE J.OURNAL
- he "m nutesa'bof the last regular meeting of June 16th; the Special
meetings of June 18th and'24th.and the adjourned meeting of June 30th
were read and approved as recorded.
- REP.O QF C ITY OFFICERS
The also Cletk*vito±ted.the filing of Affidavit of Posting of Ordinance
#254•
publication of Notice to Bidders re fire engine
and Roti.ce to Bidders for remodeling of the City Hall.
The annual report of the.Park.Commission was read and filed.
The City Engineer reported on opening of Sixth Street.
PETI'TIOP7S {ANA ,COT
pplicat on for- so:f drink 11c:enSes from Emma F. Keller and
Marion Gbodrich read and filed.
INTRQDUQTIQN - :OF ORDINANCES
Ordinance °X6 `255 Charter Series, introduced by Councilman Farrell,
seconded by Councilman Batchelor, amending Ordinance Igo. 106, and providing
for a fee 'for the issuance of a permit for the construction of buildings
was read by the Clerk and ordered published.
Ordinance Vo. 256 Charter Series, introduced by Councilman Farrell,
seconded by Councilman Van Bebber, amending :Section 45 of Ordinance.No.239
C.S. was read by the Clerk and ordered published.
ADOPSION . OF O
O:rdiFriance T'ot., : 254 Charter .Series, introduced by Councilman Batchelor
seconded. `by Councilman Allen, amending .Ordinance, 1o. 36 Charter Series.,
providing for the construction of electric signs across streets under cer-
tain conditions by and with the consent of the public building and grounds
committee, came�up regularly for adoption and was defeated by the following
vote: Ayes,.Councilmen Batchelor, Farrell and Van Bebber; Noes, Councilmen
Allen, Button and Mayor bales; Absent Councilman Riewerts.
The Mayor appointed a committee composed of Councilmen Button and
Farrell t meet with the City Attorney for the purpose of drafting'a new
ordinance' governing electric signs.
NEW BUS INESS
Bids re -Fire Engine.
The Clerk reported., received one bid from the American La
France Fire Engine Co..and proceeded to open and read said bid,whereupon
Re- solution .12972 G.S.
introduced by Councilman I'arrell; seconded by Councilman Van Bebber, accept®
ing the bid of the American La Zrance Fire Engine Company and directing the
Auditor to draw a warrant in the sum of §13,000. payable to said company,
adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
Bids - Remodeling of basement of .City Hall for fire station.
The Clerk reported that no bids had 'been received for the remodeling
of the City Hall whereupon said Clerk was directed to re- advertise for
bids to be returnable on Monday, July 21st., 1924.
Resolution #2973 C..S.
introduced by Councilman Farrell, seconded by Councilman Van Bebber, grant-
ing the applications of Marion Goodrich and,Emma 1'. Kelley for soft drink
- licenses, adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
Resolution #2974 C. S.
introduced by Councilman Batchelor, seconded by Councilman Allen, rescind-
.ing, .res.oaution #2959. , adopted by. 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
Resolution of Intent:i;on ;,2975 '%]%S.,. introduced by Councilman Button, seconded by Councilman .Allen, ordering
the improvement of Edith Street from the northeasterly line of Madison
Street to the southwesterly line of Washington Street, adopted by 6
affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
Resolution ;2976 C.S.
introduced.by Councilman Farrell, seconded by Councilman Van Beb.ber,
increasing the salary of the traffic officer of the City of Petaluma by
the sum of §25.,00 per month, adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
Resolution #2977 C..S.
introduced by Councilman Allen,•seeonded by Councilman 3atche.lor, pro -
viding for the issuance o -f improvement bonds covering unpaid assessments
on 5th Street, adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
The-matter of the improvement of 14adison and Vallejo . Streets was
referred to the Street Committee for investigation and report.
Fire Chief Adams addressed the Council stating that a hydrant had
„ been placed on F and Sunnyslope Avenue, outside of the City Limits, by
the water company without authority and it was regularly moved and
seconded that the said water company be instructed to return the hydrant
to the City .or pay for the cost of same..
The matter of the fire department answering calla outside of the
city limits was also discussed and it•was the sense of the Council that
it be. left to the Fire Chief's discretiom.o
Chief Adams reported -that the alley -in back of the American Hotel
was badly in need of repair. Referred to the Street. 'Committee.
It was regularly moved and seconded - that the property owners be
extended 90 days time for the completion of the sidewalk work..
The C1 Engineer submitted two bids for the lighting of the
Street Bridge. Filed.
AD.JOU1 N T
On motion regularly made. and carried the meeting adjourned in
respect to the,, memory Of Calvin. Coolidge, Jr., and in sympathy to the:
President and his wife.
ATTEST:
Clerk
Mayor.
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