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Z26 Mayor Trimingham presiding. ROLL CALL showed present: Councilmen Abrott, Cairo, Hansen and Hewitson. Attorney White stated that he had filed opinions regarding the transfer of Komandorski Village to the Pleasanton Housing Authority with the Clerk. It was Attorney White's opinion that any profits from a housing project could not be turned over to the Town as a housing project cannot legally be operated on a profit basis. The Council granted Attorney White permission for a title search on the Andrews' property in order to proceed with the condemnation suit. Engineer Goodridge reported that he is proceeding with the plans for the tank; however, he would need to test the foundation before he could complete same. Attorney White stated that we should secure written permission from Mr. Andrews to go on his property before testing the site. In the event the site is tested by July lst, Engineer Good ridge will be able to complete the plans by the last week in July, at which time he would be willing to turn over all records to a new city engineer in order that the Town might enter the State Employees' Retirement System. Engineer Goodridge stated that the Council should make arrangements with Mr. Duke Bonde for any overflow water there might be. Attorney White advised that an easement would be needed in this case. At this time Engineer Goodridge introduced Mr. Pestana who he recommends for the position of City Engineer. The Clerk read a communication from the County Surveyor's office enclosing duplicate plans of the proposed extension of First Street. Engineer Goodridge will review the plans and give his recommendations before the next meeting. A group supporting fluoridation appeared before the Council at this time. Those present were: Mr. Porozoff, Public Relations man for the California State Dental Association; Dr. Goss, Alameda County District Dental Society; Mrs. Katherine Vajda, a wine chemist; Mr. Reugnitz, Dr. Malcolm and Miss Margaret Beatty, of the Alameda County Health Department; Dr. Westmoreland, Dr. and Mrs. George Hector, and Mr. Miles Arnold. After a brief discussion, it was learned that all present were urging fluori- dation. Councilman Abrott suggested holding another public meeting at which time any opposition might be heard, June 29th, at 8:00 P.M. was set as the date for this meeting. Dr. Hector requested the Council to seek more information as to the qualifications and background of any opponents there might be at that meeting. COMMUNICATIONS: 5 -29 -53 6 -10 -53 6 -9 -53 6 -12 -53 6 -12 -53 6 -12 -53 ACTION ON COMMUNICATIONS: Due to the fact Mr. Oxsen is on his vacation for a week, Councilman Abrott was asked to contact Mr. Ramseier in an effort to learn the reason for the poor laboratory results of the sample of sewage effluent. Mayor Trimingham suggested that the ex- Mayors ride in the official car in the Cen- tennial Parade; however, the other Councilmen felt that they should make an effort to do so themselves as most other communities would have their present Council riding. COMMITTEE RPORTS: PUBLIC UTILITIES: State Dept. of Public Works Bureau of the Census Alameda Co. Health Dept. Ala. Co. Centennial Comm. Emergency Control Circular Special census hart on June 17th Laboratory results of sewage effluent Invitation to participate in Parade Official visit of Centennial Committee Reserved section tickets for Cavalcade Ceremony marking the former Ala. Co. Courthouse Site at 20th Avenue E. 14th St., Oakland Mayor Trimingham read a letter from Mr. Oxsen written before he left, in which he states the following: He had contacted Mr. Boggs regarding Mr. Pestana, Mr. Goodridge's assistant. Mr. Boggs says he is a good engineer, although he has not had too much experience. With Mr. Goodridge!s guidance, however, he should made a good man. Mr. Oxsen also spoke with Mr. Espy regarding Mr. Sobiela. Mr. Sobiela will have to retire from the City of San Francisco position when he is 70. Mr. Espy was not in favor of paying the Town directly for Mr. Sabiela's services. If Mr. Sobiela wishes to receive additional retirement benefits by combinitg the two check, it will be necessary for him to turn over the San Francisco checks to the Town and the Town re- imburse him. It was also Mr. Espy's opinion that the City of San Francisco would not allow the Town to take over the Township Water District well and pump to the sump for use by the Town