JUL 1950 TO MAY 1954 - Laserfiche WebLink

MR. SLOAN, Attorney for the pacific Gas and Electric Company was present to answer any questions the• -C ounci1•mem hers• might have• regarding the -•two franchises. ENGINEER GOODRIDGE recommemded the awarding of'the contract for improvement of Harris Acres Streets, Tract #674 to the low bidder, the bid being in. order. On motion of Councilman Cairo, seconded by Councilman Hewitson, RESOLUTION 2221 awarding the contract to Clements and Company on a bid of $4225.00, was adopted. Ayes: Hewitson, Hansen, Cairo, Abrott and Trimingham. Noes: None. MR. JOE ROSE and MR. PETER ANDRADE were present to present their bids for the removal of hay standing on the 21 acresplot at the Sewer Farm. Bids were opened as follows: peter Andrade $150.00 Rose Brothers 75.00 11 On motion of Councilman Abrott, seconded by Councilman Hansen, contract for the removal of the standing hay on the 21 acre plot at the Sewer Farm was awarded to Peter Andrade on his bid of $150.00, with the provision that if Mr. Meyers is unable to discontinue his disciig operation at the present time, all bids are to be thrown out; the hay to be cleared from the field in two to three C3 weeks time. Ayes: Hewitson, Hansen, Cairo, Abrott and Trimingham. Noes: None. Mr. Charles B. Ruegnitz, Director of Sanitation of Alameda County, appeared before the Council to explain the County's Water Sample reports. He also submitted the County's Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Health Reports, and reported that Dr. Malcolm is arranging a meeting of all mayors in the County regarding Health Dept. activities. Mr. Ruegnitz asked that, if possible, the Town install sampling pipe on discharge lines at both wells, so that water samples may be taken more easily. Mr. Sobiela was instructed to attend to this. ALLEN ANDAIIEDEMAN submitted completed plans. and specifications for'Tract 1197. Engineer Goodridge approved the plans and specifications, the contractors having complied with all conditions. The property. across from.the tract has been purchased by the contractor in order to secure an easement for runoff water. City Attorney Gale was asked to prepare contract. On motion of Councilman Abrott, seconded by Councilman Hewitson, RESOLUTION ?222, approving final plans and specifications for Tract 1197, was adopted. Ayes: Hansen, Hewitson, Cairo, Abrott and Trimingham. Noes: None. M. PERRY, of the Pacific Gas and Electric Co. was present. Space is available on the P.G.& E. poles for the Town's use for control circuits between the Kottinger Avenue reservoir and the Main Street Pump House, and from the Main Street Pump House to the pump house on Black Avenue, providing the Town complies with General Order No. 95 of the State of California Public Utilities Commission. ENGINEER GOODRIDGE was asked to check the grade of Kottinger Avenue due to the fact that during grading operations, water pipes were inadvertently uncovered. ENGINEER GOODRIDGE asked that residents at Angela and Second Streets and Third and Abbie Streets be contacted regarding curbs and gutters on their property. Council— man Cairo will contact Mr. Maranto and Mr. Hall. DR MALCOLM, Health Officer for the County appeared before the Council. Mayor Trimingham spoke of complaints received by the Town regarding the odor. from a chicken ranch on Vineyard Avenue and the condition of the trailer park behind Hap's Place. Dr. Malcolm said his office would investigate and secure compliance with health rules and regulations. Mr. Ruegnitz asked that the trailer park application, to come before the Council be submitted at this. time. Mr. Ruegnitz stated that after the Council's approval was granted, approval by the State is also required before construction begins. The Building Inspector was asked to check the application and plans of Mr. Brondolo against the City Ordinance, and report at the next meeting of the Council. FIRE CHIEF John Amaral presented the Council with the Fire Department's amended by —laws. He also requested that the Town acquire two new 2i" nozzles. Approximate cost $65.00 each. MR. SAM WHITING was present. He had been interested. in the establishment of the trailer park under consideration, but his questions had been answered in that regard. He asked if the question of the Town hiring a City Manager. was going to be taken up at this meeting. -Mayor Trimingham asked for opinions, on this question.