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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03/16/1925J O A tl March 16th, 1925. Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Petaluma called to order by Mayor Sales. ROLL CALL 'Councilmen present.; Allen, Batchelor, Farrell, Button, Riewerts,- Van Bebber and Mayor Sales.. READING OF THE, JOURNAL:- The minutes of the.last regular'meetng of March 2nd and the Special Meeting of March 7th were read and approved as recorded. REPORTS; OF CITY OFFICERS: Th e clerk repor e.d the filing of Affidavit of Posting of Ordinance No. 2681 C.S.. Report of Police Judge for the month,of February, read and filed._ REPORTS OF STANDING. C.OHMI` TIEES : he Finance 00mmittWrendered its report of numerous claims against the City,-whereupon Resolution #3096 C`.S. introduced by Councilman. Van bebber',_ seconded by Councilman Button, directing the Auditor to draw warrants against various nds in payment'o -f claims allowed and approved by Finance C :tiu ommittee, adopted by 7 affirmative vate�s.. PETITIONS -AND CQh-Z ,- ICATIONS : Applica,:ions' from. A.., J. and G. Mitolo for permission to sell soft drinks read and file,d,`and Resolution #3097 C..S. introduced by Councilman Riewerts, seconded by Councilman i3ntton,:grant- ing the said applications, adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Commun ication from the California State Board of Health approving the project for a new sewage system,, read,and filed. ..Petitions for the improvement of Central Avenue, "G" Street and Irwin Street, read and filed. Requests from Mr •Laura Benton and Theresa Finsterbusch that the City take some steps toward repairing the bulkhead along Thompson Creeks, read and filed. Communication *from Robert Duke, attorney of San Francisco, stating that-if the 'bill of the Kane Detective Agency Is not paid within the next thirty days suit would be filed for the collection of same, read and filed. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: " Or inaA66 2.66.C.S.4 ntrodueed by Councilman Batchelor, seconded by''Councilman Button, establishing the'fire li mits within the City of Retaluma, approved by the City Attorney and- ordered posted. St . sewer:- he. Ci _ n ineer filed ma of the r.o o6ed "sewer assessment district Y`,, g � P P P to: provide sewer facilities on "I" St., and Sunny Slope. Avenue, whereupon .Resolution #3102 C.S.; ihtr.oduc'ed by Councilman Farrell, seconded by Councilman Van Bebber, approving said map•or plat was adopted by '7'affrmative votes, and Ordinance No.. 269 C :S., introduced by 'Councilman Allen, declaring the intention of the City Council to acquire certain sewer easements and describing the district to be benefited by said improvement and to, be assessed to pay the expense thereof, approved by the City Attorney and ordered posted. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES.: OrdnancelNo. 268 C. ®S•a introduced by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Batchelor, establishing the grade of the alley running from Washington St. to Prospect Street, between Kentu.ck� and Keller Streets, came up regularly and was adopted by 7 affirmative votes. NEW BUSINESS: Resolution #3098 C.S. introduced by Councilman, Batchelor, seconded by Councilman Allen, r protesting - against the granting of the application of the San Rafael Freight and Transfer Co. for the, removal of the restriction in weight for package merchandise, by the Railroad Commission, adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Central Ave . Resolution #309.9 C.S. inr ;.ro ud ^e d by Councilman Tan Bebber, seconded by Councilman Farrell, directing the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for the improvement of Central Ave, from Kent to Galland St., adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Councilman Farrell was granted further time to bring in plans and specifications for the installation o;f electroliers. Resolution 43100s:'C:.S. introduced. by Councilman Farrell, sedonded uby Councilman Van hebber., authorizing and directing the Chief of Police to , - standardize the holsters and revolvers of the Police Department, adopted by 7 affirmative votes. Resolution #3101 C.S; introduced by Councilman Farrell, seconded by Councilman Van Bebber, authorizing and empowering the Ma to enter into a renewal. of the lease with 'Wm. V. Conway and °Michael Conway for the rock quarry lands, adopted by 7 affirmative votes. "G" St. Im v. Resolution #3103 C.S in ro acct :y .Couneilma_n. llen, seconded by Councilman Batchelor, diract- ing the City Enginder to prepare plans and specifications' for the improve- ment of "G" Street from 8th to the City limits, adopted by 7 affirmative votes. 5th St. Brd e. Resolution #3104 C.S.° in roduced by' ouncilman Button, seconded by Councilman Allen, directing the Clerk to advertise for bids for the furnishing of labor and material for the ^construction of .a new concrete - bridge across Thompson Creek on 5th St. , adopted by 7 affirmative vot °s.. In this connection it was understood that the money for the bridge may be borrowed from the Rock Crusher Fund, Resolution #3105 C,S. introduced by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Batchelor, direct - ing the ,Mayor to enter into a contract in writing with pro:pe;rty' owners ad jwoining the boundary of Kenilworth Park to. the effect that the City of Petaluma - covenant 'to reconstruct a fence on said boundary line, the - same to be a stock wire fence 4 feet -in height , in lieu of a board fence 7' feet in IA -ght, adopted by 7 affirmative votes. The'Clerk was directed to have said contract recorded. Councilman Allen reported adversely to filling the holes on Madison Street. Irwin Street im v_. The ity. Engineer was directed to.prepare: plans and specifications . for a sewer:along the length of :Irwin Stree't9 also plans and specifications for the: improvement of the street.. The .City Attorney to look into the title of the street'. The, application of J. A. lAcile:ar for a 'deed to a strip of land'on E. "D" Street was discussed at length and referred t °o the City Attorney. Mayor. Sales and Fire Commissoner Newburgh reported on their con - ference with the Board of Fire Underwriters and the Mayor ie'ad a letter received by him from to ;e Board since their visit: T - he :matter of taking care` of the trees' at the Sewer Farm referred to Councilman Batchelor. iihe Street Committee was given power to act in having -wings built at the bridge near the; Rogers property to protect the wall from further flood damage. Councilman Button, Batchelor and City Attorney Howell were appointed a'committee to bring in an ordinance designating -the type, of building which may be erected in certain parts of East Petaluma. The matter of repairing the bulkhead at various points along Thompson Creek was reported delayed until the r. •iny . s;eason is over'- it being 1. el AV 1 dangerous to undertake the 'work at this time Resolution #3106 C . S:. introduced by Councilman: Fa"rre111, seconded by Councilman Van Bebber, 633 "BE . 3T RESOLVED THAT WHEREAS, the Police Department of the .City of Petaluma has lost a valuable and efficient police officer_by the sad and untimely death of Officer Bert Johnson while in the performance. of his duties as a guardian of the peace and safety tof the people of Petaluma; and,. Whereas, this Council deems it At and appropriate to express its admiration and appreciation of the fearless and efficient manner in which.its deceased officer performed his official duties, and of his constant vigilance for the enforcement of law and order; Therefore,. Be It Resolved That this Council extend to the bereaved family of the deceased and to his aged mother its deepest regret and sympathy, on its own behalf and on ' behalf of the people 'of, the City of Petaluma, and that in honor of 'the memory of 'the deceased this resolution be. spread upon the minutds of this meeting, and that a copy thereof-be sent to the mother of the deceased,; adopterd by 7 affirmative votes. ADJOURNMENT: On motion regularly made and carried the meeting adjourned ATTEST i y Clerk. R IM i