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2 34 on motion of Councilman Hansen, seconded by Councilman Hewitson and approved by all Councilmen present. There being no further business to come before the meeting, same was adjourned at 12 Midnight to meet again in regular adjourned session on July 20th at 7:30 P.M. Clerk Pleasanton, California July 20, 1953 The City Council met in regular adjourned session at 7:40 P.M., with Mayor Trimingham presiding. ROLL showed present: Councilmen Abrott, Cairo, Hansen and Hewitson. Mr. Oxsen acted as City Clerk in the absence of Mrs. Conner who is on vacadion. Mr. Oxsen read a letter from City Engineer Czicek of Oakland regarding legal distances required between limited parking time signs. Mr. Czicek stated he knew of no law specifying certain distance required, but the City of Oakland place one signe in a block of 300 feet, 2 signs in a block 300 to 500 feet, 3 signs in any block over 500 to 600 feet. According to this schedule approximately 50 signs would be required for the Town of Pleasanton. Mr. Oxsen also stated the signs cost $8.44 complete and installed. Mayor Trimingham stated he felt the Council should give a dinner for General Parks, outgoing commander of Parks Air Force Base, and to meet the new Commander. A date at Castlewood for the following week will be scheduled. Mr. Oxsen advised that Mr. Charles Ruegnitz, County Sanitary Engineer, and Mr. Roy Ramseier, Engineer, would be here the next morning at 9:30 A.M. to make a survey of the operation of our sewage disposal plant. Councilman Abrott, Mayor Trimingham and Mr. Oxsen will accompany them on their tour of inspection. Mr. Oxsen stated. that Mr. Stahlnecker had called on him saying her husband would not grant the request for an easement until such time as the Town furnished a sketch of the property showing location of easement and put in writing payment he is to receive for granting of same. Mr. Oxsen was requested to take care of same. City Attorney White requested a sketch of the street where property owners on Augustine Street have no curbs and gutters. Mr. Oxsen has the sketch but suggested the Council inspect the street as there are several trees affecting the curb and gutter area. Councilman Cairo was asked to investigate. Mr. Oxsen stated that the Lease of the effluent field to Victor Lund has been executed and a check for 0300.00, covering a one year payment of rental, has been received. Councilman Cairo is to contact Mr. Andrade, of the Shell Service Station, regarding oil and grease flowing down St. Mary St. Mr. Oxsen was requested to contact P. Christesen, building inspector, regarding certain houses moved by Mr. C. S. Richards on to his property on Division Street to see that they meet the requirements of the Building Code. Mr. Oxsen presented the preliminary budget figures by departments to the Council asking the Council to include any capital expenditures contemplated during the next fiscal year. After reviewing the estimated receipts and increasing the estimated expendi- tures, the preliminary budget was as follows: Estimated Revenue (including estimated taxes) $132,950.00, Estimated Expenditures $125,600.00. Preliminary figures for the Assessment Roll indicated Revenue from taxes based on the present rate of $1.40 would amount to ,$25,250.00. Final assessment roll figures will not be available until August 12th, at which time the final budget figures will be approved and a meeting called by the Council to set the new tax rate for the fisc41 year 1953/54. Official Notice of Sale of Bonds will be published once in this week's issue of the Pleasanton Times. August 24th was the date set by the Council for the sale of said bonds. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:10 P.M. to meet again in regular session August 3rd at 7:30 P.M. Acting City Clerk