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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 12/07/1925RIP6 December 7th, 1925. Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Petaluma called to order by r:7ayor Sales. ROLL CALL: Councilmen present: Glahn, Ingerson, Jessen, Riewerts, Van Bebber and Mayor Sales. READI14G - - O ' THE JOUIRIdAL The minutes of the 'la -st regular meeting of November 16th were read and approved as recorded. REPORT'S OF CITY OFFICERS: The monthly rbports of the Auditor, Treasurer, City Wharfinger and Police Judge were read and filed. The Clerk reported the .filing of Affidavit of Publication of Ordinance X287 C.S. and notice of filing of unpaid assessments Central Avenue. Also the filing of Affidavit of posting of Ordinance 112`86 C.S. The City Engineer submitted estimate of cost of the proposed sewer on Wilson Street and Last Court of Baker Subdivision. Later brought up under the Lead of New Business and it was the consensus of opinion that the street should be filled several inches - before the ,sewer is ordered in. Referred to the Street Committee and City Engineer. Estimates file'd.. The City Engineer also submitted survey of . sewer , on Ni Webster Street showing the necessity for another manhole. On motion by 'Council- man Glahn, seconded by Councilman Jessen, the Natter was referred to the Street Committee and City Engineer r.ith.powe.r to act.. Petitions against zoning ordinance: The Clark.reported having compared the signatures to the.. petitions protesting against the zoning ordinance and that said petitions contain signatures of 365 qualified electors of the City of Petaluma. In this matter -the City Attorney submitted a written opinion stating that the filing of these petitions does not operate to suspend the, operation of the zoning ordinance. Filed. REPORTS OF S'TANDIffG CO1oUV1I TTEE S The.iinance Committee rendered its report of numerous claims against. the- Ci.ty,. whereupon. Resolution 73214' C.S*. r introduced by Councilman Glahn, seconded by Councilman Van.Bebber, directing the Auditor to draw warrants against the 'various City Funds -in payment of claims allowed and approved by the Finance Committee, by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. The ;Stre.et Committee reported having investigated the complaint of H. H. Taggart against the grade of "'G" Street, stating That the work was well -done and,' in their opinion, the 'Taggart property is not damaged. Report accepted. The Street Committee also reported having interviewed Hr. 77engen regarding damage to his property on 5th street, caused when the bridge was built across '`ihompson Creek, and recommended that the damage be rectified. xe.ferred to the Street Co mittec vrith power to act . In regard to another complaint in 'thd same vicinity the Street Committee reported the City not liable and the matter-was dropped. PETITIONS ANT) CC)i�'FJUNI'CATIONS: ominunicat:lon addressed to the 1,1ayor, from Charles R. Boatright, San Francisco, offering for sale 2 pair of white swan, read and filed. Co muni <eation from H. H. I�.T'aynard , protesting to the, manner in which an elect -ri.c sign has been attached to his building and asking that steps be taken toward the - removal of said .sign., read, and filed® Later brought up and rafe to the Buildings and Urounds Committee with po e-r to act. Communication from the C -ity Planning Commission relative to a request for permission to construct a business building at the junction of Western .`Ive.'Howard and English Streets and recommending that a 1JOAV temporary permit be given and with further recommendations providing for future business on .t'Testern Avenue, read- and filed. IN!1ROPUGTIO N OF ORDINANCES - Ordinance No. 288 C.S. introduced by Councilman Jessen, seconded by Councilman Glahn, re.gu.lating the maintenance of curb oil or gasoline pumps, providing for the issuance of a permit for such installation, etc.,was read, approved by the City Attorney and ordered published. ADOP OF ORDIITAITCES: Ordinance No.' 2186 C.S. introduced by Covnci lman Van-Bebber, seconded -by Councilman Farrell, providing for the lease of the City Sewer Farm, came up regularly and was adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. Ordinance Tito. 287 C.S. introduced by Councilman Farrell* seconded by Councilman Jessen, accepting Broadway from the southeasterly line of Dana,Street to the northwesterly line o: English Street in the City of Petaluma adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1• absent °ee.. issuan having 1 �IFIT. S S : " 1. Central .!eve : - This being the time set for the hearing of protests against the ;.e` of street improvement bonds on Central _venue, and no objections been filed, introdu providi affirrna Resolution #32.15 d by Councilman Var_ Bebber, seconded by Councilman Jessen, for the issuance and delivery ,of said bonds, adopted by 6 ve votes, 1 absentee. dale _of 4th_. t lot: Resolution X3216 - C S in.trodue:ed by Councilman G lahn, seconded by C-ouncilman Ingerson, directing the Clerk to advertise for bids for the purchase of all certain . lands aria premis`e on 4th St. near Thompson*Creek, belonging; to the City of Petaluma, adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. uo'aa.y uourZ_ X11 The' City Engineer presented a map of Coady Court, vrhereupon Resalution ;321'7 C..:S, introduced by Van Bebber, seconded by Councilman Jessen, approv- ing and faccepting said map for public use, was adopted by 6 affirmative votes 1 absentee. The City Attorney gave notice"of suits brought against the City by the Cavanagh and Lynch estates to renew judgments awarded them some time ago: Said matter was turned over to the City Attorney. Mr. A. v. Baker addressed the Council regarding his application for permission to build a business building on the property located on Western :Ave. Ho;-7ard and English Streets, whereupon Resolution +3218 C.S introdu by Councilman Je•ssen, 'seconded by Councilman Van Bebber, grant- ing said application, adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee. prices meeting reet Signs: e Street Gommittee was appointed a special committee to investigate d types of street signs and to bring in a report at the next Taxi Idate:rs : R6 resezlTatives from the taxi companies and from the Pittsburg meter Co.. addres the Council asking that an ordinance be passed requir- ing the use of .met on all taxicabs operated in this city, stating that the ore `ent rate of 25V for any distance ivithin the city limits is inadequate and that She meter will be a means of protection to both t,1he public. and, the taxicab owners. On motion by Councilman Jessen, seconded by Coun ilman Van Bebber, a committee w appointed to investigate and if advisable bring in an ordinance at the next regular meeting. The Iiiayor appointed Councilman Jessen, Glahn and Rierrerts on said committee. Bandstand in_Da Councilman Van Berber reported that the - etalu!na I uni.cipa °l. Band t 680 is desirous of constructing a bandstand in Central park on loxer Main St., said stand to'be constructed at no expense to the City. The Mayor appointed a committee consisting of Councilman Van Bebber, Glahn and Ingerson to, investigate and, report back. City Attorney Hoirell brought up the. matter of the pool rooms, asking if the license. per table is high enough in, consideration of the -fact that the police must give so much time to their regulation. No action taken. Councilman'Riewerts reported that a proposition had been made to lease stalls and ground at ' Kenilworth Park.. Referred to the Park Commaission. Resolution #351:9 C.S.. introduced by Councilman Van Bebber, seconded by Councilman G1ahn., extending to Councilman Farrell.,- the. sympathy of the Council in his breavement by the death of hisiife'.s sister, adopted by 6 affirmative votes , 1 absentee . ADJOURNIMNT : On motion regularly made and carried the meeting adjourned out of respect to the memory of Ithe late Mrs. Edward H. Butler. ATTEST!: Cit Clerk Mayor . 1