HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08/03/1925August 3rd, 1925.
Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Petaluma called
to order by Mayor Sales'. ,
ROLL _CALL
,Councilmen present: Glahn, Jessen, Riewerts, Van Bebber and -
Mayor Sales.
Absent: Councilmen Farrell and Ingerson.
READING OF THE JOURIIAL.:
- The minutes. of the last regular meeting of 'July 20th and the
adjourned meeting of July 24th were read and approved as recorded.
REPORTS OF CITY OPPIGERS:
The' monthly reports, of the Police Judge, Auditor and Treasurer
and City Wharfinger were ,read and filed.
`'he annual report of the Park Commission was read and filed.
'The Clerk reported the filing of Affidavit of Posting of Ordinance
Nom 285 C.S.
REPORTS .,OP STANDING COMMITTEES:
he rinanee Commi ee rendered its report of numerous claims
against the City, whereupon
Resolution #3174 'C.S.
introduced by Councilman. Jessen,.seconded by Councilman Glahn, directing
the Auditor to draw-warrants against the various City Funds in payment of
claims allowed and approved 'by the Finance Committee, adopted by 5
affirmative votes, 2 absentees.
Councilman Farrell entered the meeting at this point.
Council "man Glahn reported the recommendation of the Street
Committee that Y. 'Talamantes,, City Teamster, be paid 475.00 per month
for the use of hi.s team; instead of X60.00. On motion by Councilman
Farrell,, seconded by Councilman Van Bebber said recommendation was
accepted...
PETITTONS AND COM{yIUNICATI,ONS 2
Communication from the Board of Fire Commissioners asking that
the Council apportion the sum of §.18 per 4100.00 of assessed valuation
to the r`ire Fund, 'read and filed.
Letter from the liar Department relative to the dredging of Petaluma
niver,'stating that the bid received is higher than the estimated cost
of doing said work and asking the Council's wishes in the matter, read
and filed. Later brought up under the head of new business and on
motion by Councilman Van Bebber, seconded by Councilman Glahn it was
agreed to go ahead with the dredging at this time.as far upstream as
the §7000~.00 will permit.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINA10ES:
The introduction of the zoning ordinance again came up, Dr.
Aronovici, City Planner, being present to discuss the ordinance and.
answer questions. Many citizens in the audience addressed the Council
stating their object "ions and asking many questions. On motion regularly
made and carried the introduction of this ordinance was again continued.
ADOPT'I'ON OP- ORDINANCES;
prdinance i6. 285 C.S. introduced b.
by Councilman Ingerson, being an ordinance
real or personal property for private gain
motion by Councilman Riewerts, seconded by
held.o.ver until the next meeting.
7 Counc -ilman Riewerts, seconded
prohibiting the use of City
came up for adoption but on
Councilman Van Bebber, was
NEW BUSINESS:
ouncilman Jessen. of the Special Street Paving Committee submitted .
the report of the committee and their recommendations that the program
of improving Howard Street, from Bodega Ave., to Western Avenue; Washing-
ton Street from Howard to iviain; East Washington Street from Hopper to
Wils:or; Wilson Street from East Washington to the City Limits; East
I'D" Street from Hopper to utiils.on -and Western Avenue from Main Street
to the City Limits be carried out and recommended the use of National
Asphalt Pavement and that the work be carried on under the Street
662
Immprovemant - Act of 1911, with bonds under the Street Improvement Bond
Act of "19.15. Report filed.
. Representatives of different paving companies addressed the
Council as to price and merits.. On motion by Councilman Van Bebber,
seconded by Councilman Glahn. the report of the Special Committee was
taken under advisement._
ADJOURNMENT,:.
On "motion regularly made and Carried the meeting "adjourned.
ATTEST:
rk Mayor
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