HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 12/01/1924December lst, 1924.
Regular , .meeting of the Council of the City of Petaluma called to
order by Mayor Sales.
ROLL,CAIL:
... I Councilmen present' ' Allen, Batchelor, Farrell, Button, Riewerts,
Van Bebber and Mayor Salea.
READING - AF -THE!.JOURN.AL:--
The Rln of the last 'regular meeting of November 17th were read
and approved as recorded.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS:-
-The monthly reportof the
read and fled.
Poundman and the City Wharfinger were
The Clerk reported the filing of'the official bonds of J. W. Jones
and E. D.•Grove
Report of the Superintendent of Streets as to sidewalks yet to be
laid, read and filed.
Resolution #3045 C.S.
introduced by Councilman .Batchelor., seconded by.Council magi. Riewerts, direct-
ing the Auditor and Treasurer to transfer various-sums adopted by 7 aff - Irm-
ative votes.
The -Auditor reported the apportionment of the 'Sum of $112,031.6.4
from the Unapportioned Fund to the various funds entitled thereto, accord-
ing t•o the annual tax levy.
The City Engineer filed. hi.s report o acceptance of Fifth and J
Streets sewer, recently completed by private contract. -
The. monthly reports of the Auditor and Treasurer were . readand
filed.
REPORTS, - OF' , STANDING - COMMITTEES:
The - Fi)a,&4c6 -Committee. - re -- ndered, its re of numerous claims
against the city, whereupon
Resolution #3046,C.S.
introduced by Councilman Van'Bebberj seconded by Riewertzj
directing the Auditor to draw warrants on the 'various City Funds in, Payment
of claims allowed , and approved by the Finance Committee, adopted by 7
affirmative votes.
The Building and Grounds Committee reported progress on work at
the City Hall.
The Street Committee reported that they had reached no conclusion
as to the bast way, at this time, to repair Western Avenue and Washington
Street. Filed.
The Committee on a pile driver was granted further :time..
`PETITIO NS, AND.- GOMVIUNICATION&:
-Petit fr%om Property owners, in the vicinity of Keller, Oak and
Li Streets, reque,sting a hydrant at Liberty and Oak or at, Keller and
Oak Streets, -read, filed and refe'rred to the Fire Chief.
Request -from property owners on 11 G" Street for establishment of
the grade on "G! Street,read and f
CommtEnication from the Bank of Italy,, making application for a
deposit of funds of the City of Petaluma' read, filed and referred to the
City Treasurer.
Gommuni,cati,oh addressed to the City Planning C from Dr.
Aro ' novici in re'the preparing of a,zoning
- nance for the City of Petalum
read and filed. Later brought up under the head of new busineas and it
was decided to meet with the City Planning Commission at the next regular
Council meeting in regard to the matter.
'ND1W_BTYS1NESS:
Resolution ; C.S.
introduced by Councilman Allen, seconded by ;Councilman Button., accepting
-JOAV
the plat or subdivision known as "Batchelor Terrace," and authorizing
the
' proper officers to execute the certificate attached to said tap,
adopted by 7 affirmative votfes..
Resolution #3048 C.S.
introduced by Councilman Van Bebber, seconded by Councilman Hiewerts,
directing the Auditor to.draw a warrant in favor of Vogensen Construct-
on Co., in the- sum of $994..,00, adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
RESOLUTION #3049 C . +S
introduced by Councilman Van Bebber, seconded by Councilman Hiew.erts, '
directing the Auditor to draw a warrant in the sum of 453.00 in favor
of M. H. Fredericks, for sewer on Sixth Street, adopted by 7 affirmative
vo.te:s-..
Parking Signs Resolution rY'30'50 C.S.•
introduced.by Councilman Farrell, seconded by Van Bebber,
authorizing the Chief of Police to purchase 20 "Time Limit" parking
signs, at a total cost not to exceed the sum of 4200.00 and to,- install
the same at proper points within. the parking limit zone, adopted by'7
affirmative votes.
It was decided to have the "U turn" signs painted the concrete
for the present, as an experiment.
Extension of time - Resolution #3051` Q -oB.• ' Edith Street.
introduced by Councilma=n Button, seconded by Councilman Rieverts, grant-
ing, R. Woods an extension of '180 days for completion of work on Edith
Street, - subject, to the consent of the bondsmen on said contractor's
bond, adopted 'by 7 affirmative votes.
Resolut on' #3052 C.S
introduced by Councilman - Van .Bebber , seconded by Councilman Riewert's ,
directing the Auditor to draw a warrant in favor of N. M. Kullander
in the sum of §4:.27 and .a. warrant in favor. of Mrs. C. A. McGuire in the
sum of ;10.69, adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
Resolution. #3053 C.•S.a
introduced by Councilman Farrell, .seconded , by Councilman Batchelor,
granting the Sehluckebier Hardware Co. an extension of 30 days time for_.
delivery to the City of one ladder truck and one hose truck, adopted by
7 affirmative votes.
Resolution #3054 C.S.
introduced by Councilman Van Bebber, seconded by Councilman Riewerts„
directing the Auditor to draw a warrant in the sum of 4567. in favor
of A. Schluneger in payment of work on Thompson Creek retaining wall,
adopted by 7 affirmative vot °
"G'' Street. Resolution #3055 C.S.
introduced by Councilman Allen,, seconded by Councilman Batchelor,
d reetingthe. City Engineer t:o make a survey of "G" Street for the
purpose o °f establishing an official grade therefor; adopted by 7
affirmative votes,.
Resolution #3056'CeIS.
introduced by Councilman Allen, second•e'd - by Councilman Batchelor, accept-
ing sewer construction. work on "G" Street, from 8th Street to the South -
line of the City, adopted. by 7 affirmative votes.
'The Clerk read the list of unused articles belonging to the several.
departments Which are 't.o be offered for sale. The departments were
given further time in which to turn in the completed lists.
A representative of -the Peninsula Oil Co. addressed the Council for
permission to install a fuel oil tank beneath the American Alley for
use of the new Baldwin .bakery. After along discussion the matter
was laid over until the ne -xt meeting s - a that the Council can investigate
and obtain 'San Francisco ordinances covering this matter.
The Buildings and Grounds Committee was instructed to have showers_,
washstands etc installed in the new headquarters of the firemen.
The Street Committee; and Street Superintendent were asked. to
614
ascertain the number of sanitary cans nee-ded'for the business section,'
together with the cost, and report at the next meeting.
President Van Bebbe,r brought up the subject of a gasoline tank
for use of the fire and other of the City, which tank would
mean_acsaving of 3 cents on each gallon of gasoline. The whole cost
-of tank to be X141. Referred to,Councilman Van:Debber and Farrell
as a special committee to report 'back'at the next regular meeting.
AD'JOUTIMIENT
On motion regularly made and carried., the meeting adjourned.
ATTEST:
i y C- erk Mayor.
1