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April 20th, 1925.
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Regular meeting of'the Council of the City of Petaluma called to
order by Mayor Sales.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmen present; Allen, Farrell,, Button, Hiewerts, Van Bebber and
Mayor 'Sales.
Absent Councilman :Batchelor.
. READI94 OF THE JOURNAL;
The ' minu:tes of the last regular meeting of April 6th were read and
approved as recorded.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
. .The "Clerk reported the filing of Affidavits of Publication re Resolu-
tion of Intention Central Avenue and Notice Inviting Sealed Proposals re
pile driving. Also the affidavit of posting of notices of improvement
along Central Avenue and affidavit of posting of Ordinance VO. 276 C.S.
The City Engineer submitted report on sidewalks to be laid.; also est-
imates of.cost of improvement of "G" Street, from 8th Street to the south
City line. riled.
REPORTS OF STANDING C.OMUII'T'TEES
The Finance Committee _rendered its report of numerous claims against
the City whereupon,
Resolution 77,3121'C.S.
introduced by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Van Bebber, direct-
ing the Auditor to draw warrants against the various City Funds in payment
of claims allowed and approved by the Finance Committee, adopted by 6
affirmative votes, l absentee. Y
Councilman Riewerts reported the fire station painted and that a light
had been placed in front of the City Jail Filed.
PETITIONS AND GOIL
/Application for pe!rmiss:ion to sell soft
125 Main Street, read and filed, Whereupon
Resolution ,3122 C.S.
introduced by Councilman. Allen., seconded b y
said application, adopted by 6 affirmative
drinks from Harry Kenealey,
Councilman Button, granting
votes, 1 absentee.
Application from M. H. Fredericks for a permit to construct a corrugat-
ed iron roof over the Reynaud Building on Washington Street read, filed
and referred to the Fire Chief.
Report from E. H. Laggard of estimate of material necessary to be
dredged from Petaluia Creek 'between Vlashington Street' Bridge and the north
end of Lamm & Hedges Wharf, read and filed, and
Resolution #312`3 C.S.
introduced by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman'Button, extending
the gratitude and appreciation of the City Council to Mr. Haggard for his
survey and report, adopted by 6 affirmative_ votes, 1 absentee.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINAIIC23:
Ordinan6e 11o. 277 being an election proclamation, introduced by
Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Riewerts, read, approved by the
City Attorney and ordered published.
Ordinance No. 278 C.S. providing for the removal of grass during the
month of April of each year, introduced by Councilman Button, seconded by
Councilman Allen, read, approved by the City Attorney and ordered published..
ADOPT ION ' OF ORDINANCES:
rdinance No 276 S'. providing for the sale of public property of
the City of Petaluma, located at the northwesterly corner of Douglas &
Post Streets, introduced by Councilman Allen, seconded'by.Councilman
Button, came up regularly and.was.adopt:ed.by 6 affirmative votes, 1
absentee
NEJ BUSINESS
File Driving
This being the time - set for opening
Petaluma River, the Clerk proceeded to
Renner Foundation Company
S. Gonzalez &. W.G.Rennison
whereupon
bids for driving piles along
open and read two bids from:
$425..00
X675.00,
Resolution #3124 C.,S.
introduced by Councilman Allen,; seconded by' Councilman :Sutton, accepting
the bid of the Renner .Foundation Company, and authorizing the IViayor to
enter into a contract for the doing of said work with `said successful
bidder, adopted by 6 affirmative votes., 1 absentee.
"G ". Street Improvement.
Resolution of Intention #312 C.S.
introduced by Councilman Allen., seconded by Councilman Button, for the
improvement of "G" Street, and setting the, llth day of May, 19254 as the
time for hearing objections to the proposed work,.adopted by 6 affirmat-
ive votes, 1 absentee.
Installation of electroliers.
Councilman Farrell submitted specifications for the installation
of electroliers, whereupon
Resolution #3126 C'.S:.
introduced by Councilman Farrell, seconded by Councilman Van.Bebber,
adopting and approving said plans and specifications, adopted by 6
affirmative votes, l absentee, and
Resolution #3127 C:S.
introduced by C'ounci'lman. Farrell, seconded by Couneilman,Van Bobber,
directing the City Clerk to &dvertise for bids for the, installation of
said electroliers, adopted by 6 affirmative votes, ,l absentee.
Sale of Douglas. St. lot.
"Resolution #3128
introduced by Councilman Allen., seconded by Councilman Riewerts, directing
the City Clerk to advertise for bids or" offers, for the purchase of that
certain lot at the northwest cornier of Douglas & Post Streets, reaentl:y.
acquired by the City, adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
Holsters - Police Dept.
Resolution #3129
introduced by Councilman Riewerts, seconded by Councilman Button, auth-
orizing the Chief of Police to purchase holsters for the members of the
Police force, adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee:
Invitation to Dania Grand Lodge. °
Resolution #3130. C.S.
introduced by Councilman Van .Bobber, seconded by Councilman Farrell,
extending to the Grand Lodge of Dania of California and Nevada a
cordial invi,tati.on.,on behalf of the, City of Petaluma, to hold its next
convention in this, city, and directing the Clerk to forward a copy of.
this resolution to Mr. Carl Plow at San Rafadl,,, adopted by 6 affirmative
votes, 1 absentee.
On'motibn by Councilman . Farrell , seconded by Councilman Allen,
the policies of insurance •on the City ,Rock Crusher, expiring May lst,
were ordered renewed.
Extension of time sidewalks...
On motion by Councilman Farrell, seconded by Councilman Riewerts,
time until the let of August was granted for.the laying of sidewalks.
Rock Crusher lease* °
On motion by Councilman I Van Bobber, 'seconded by Councilman Button
the matter of renewing the lease on the City Rock - Crusher lands was left
to the Kock. Crusher "Committee for' inve=stigation and report.
The C'i'ty Clerk was directed to write 'the City Officials of
Stockton' and Lodi , thanking them for the courtos e's` extended to the City
Council and members of the Chamber of Commerce on their recent visit.
Also directed to thank the Chamber of Commerce for the, interest they have
manifested and their efforts in behalf of the proposed new sewage system.
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The City Attorney was requested to look up the legal status of
the road leading from the highway to the Sewer Farm.
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The matter of cutting a door through the west wall of the fire
station was brought up by Councilman Van Bebber and referred to the
Buildings & Grounds Committee with power to act,
The Chief of Police was.empowered to purchase parking signs
from San Rafael.
Request from (firs. tronini in behalf of the Bliss District for
permission to'haul old Cans, etc. to the . Sewer Parm, was granted with
the poviso that care should be used in dumping the debris in the
proper places.
The bill of the Kane Detective Agency was again brought before
the Council, Mr. Vogensen urging that same be paid. No action taken.
The City Attorney reported that the Court is in process of
deciding the Hickey case,,
ADJ0 URN 1E N T
On regularly made and carried the meeting adjourned until
April 27th, at 7;30 p.m.
ATTEST
City Clerk
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