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October 6th, 1924:
Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Petaluma called
to order by I dayor Saxes.
ROLL CALL:
ouncilmen present; Allen, Batchelor, Farrell, Button, Riewerts.,
Van Bebber and Mayor Sales
READING O.F THE JOURNAL
The minutes of "t >he last regular meeting of September 15th were
read and approved as recorded.
REPORTS 'QF CTTY OFFICERS,:•
The'montYly` report's of the Auditor, Treasurer and Wharfinger
were read and filed. The Clerk reported the tailing of-Affidavit of
Publication re Notice to Bidders for retaining wall on Thompson Creek.
ing The City Engine submitted revised specifications for construct -
sewe
ewers on I Street between 5th and 6th and on 5th Street between I
and J. Filed. Also plans and specifications for paving with concrete
American Alley. Filed.
The - Clerk reported two bills of long standing which were referred
to the City Attorney for collection.
REPORTS OF STANDING - CO10MITTEES
The 'Finance 'Co mmittee'.•rendered its report of numerous claims
against the City whereupon
Re solution #30 " C'es .
introduced by Councilman- Allen, seconded -,by Councilman Button, directing
the Auditor t =o draw warrants on the various funds, was adopted :by 7
affirmative votes.
NEWV° BUSINESS t'
ompson Creek 'retaining wall.
This being the time set for the opening of bids for
structlon of a -cement retaining :wall on Thompson Creek, the
ed having received three bids and proceeded to openand read
from 'W. Sylvia, C. H. Zkov and A. Schluneger, whereupon
Re solution' #3020 C.S.
introduced by Councilman Batchelor, seconded by Councilman
ing the bid of A. Schluneger was adopted by 7 affirmative
Resolution #3021 C.S.
introduced by Councilman ,Batchelor.; second�e by Councilman
granting.R:. Woods 30 days extension of time on street work
adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
the con -
Clerk report-
said bids
Button, accept -
votes.
Van Bebber,-
on Edith . Street,
Resolution.43022 CS.
'introduced by Councilman Rewerts, seconded by Councilman Button, appro-
priating the sum of $100.0.0 to the American Legion, Petaluma Post, for
use in celebrating Armistice .Day, adopted by 5 affirmative votes, 2 noes.
American Alley
The matter of placing underground the electric wires in American
Alley was discussed at length, representatives from the power and telephone
;companies addressing_ the Council on the subject, and it was decided to
'abandon the plan- place the wires underground and leave them as they are
'at present. After a.further discussion as to the paving of American.
Alley,
Resolution #3023 CoS.
introduced, 'by Councilman Batchelor, seconded by Councilman Van Bebber,
directing the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications was adopted
by 7...affi.rmative votes, and
Re olution #3024 c-oa.
introduced by Councilman Allen.;, s.econded.by Councilman Batchelor, adopting
the plans as filed by the City Engineer, adopted by 7 affirmative votes,
whereupon
Resolution of'Intention No., 3025 C.S.
introduced by Councilman, Batchelor, seconded by Councilman Allen, ordering
the evork to be done and improvement to be made. wa adopted by 7 affirmative
vote s:.
Request from Mr. McCutcheon for a sewer on the Baker Tract was
referred to the .,City Engineer.
Resolution, #3026 C.S.
introduced by Councilman Van Be:bber, seconded by Councilman Batchelor,
approving and - adopting the revise=d plans and specifications for sewer
construction on I Street, between 5th and 6th and on.5th between I and
J adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 no.
.Parking Si s Chi ; ef .�'lohr reported that it will take 6'$ auto parkin_ g
s igns for the busines=s district and the � Automobile Assoc.
will :install and maintain. them at a cost of 46:30 each,. Referred to
street committee to investigate and report back.
Councilman Van Bebber re ported a leaky, roof over the fire
department battery room. .Referred to the building and - grounds committee
with power to ,act.
Councilman xiewerts reported one of the electralies on Main
.Street in bad condition. Referred to the Street Committee . for repair.
Mr. Cochrane addressed - the'Council in regard to the repairing
% of Mt. View Avenue, stating that the street Was in good condition until
used by the City as a detour while Main & 3rd Street was being improved.
The matter was referred to the Street, Committee to take' up with Super-
visor Hart.
City ;Attorney Howell explained to : the Council the state law
regulating the use of airships over- "cit"ies stating that they are re -
quired to have a license number -the same as other vehicles.
A Vallejo firm asked permis to install an advertising sign
on y'�ash`ington tStreet near Main. Referred to the building and grounds
committee with power to act.
An app,licati.on for an electric flight at the end oaf' Sixt!h.'Street
was referre=d to the Street Committee-for investigation.
The matter of the, extension of Sixth Street was discus=sed at
length without action.
ADJOURNMENT: .
On. motion regularly made and carried the meeting adjour"ned'.
ATTEST:
O�ty Clerk — Mayor
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