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71 RECESS was ordered for examination of Claims and Reports: ACTION ON CLAIMS: The meeting was again called to order and on motion of Councilman Hansen, seconded by Councilman Mezza and approved by all Councilmen, it was ordered that'Claims Nos. 97 to 116 incl., amounting to $1,239.37, be paid as presented. ACTION ON REPORTS: All Officers' reports were approved and ordered filed. MR. PAYTON, who is building 2 homes in the Adams Tract on Vine- yard Ave., requested permission for the Supt. of the Water Dept. to assist on the installation of 2 services in the tract. Permission was granted. MR. FRED HUEBNER was present at the meeting and suggested that the City take over and maintain all sidewalks in order to improve the sidewalks on Main St. He also suggested that parallel parking and possibly 1 hour parking and meters be installed on all of Main St. in order to treat all merchants alike in regard to parking. The Mayor requested Councilman Oxsen to investigate the possible benefits of creating a two hour parking limit on Main St. ACTION ON COMMUNICATIONS: The Clerk was directed to confirm a meeting of the Council with Mr. Gray of the Mosquito Abatement District for Monday evening, November 17. The County Health Agreement was postponed for consideration later in the meeting. The East Bay League of California Cities questionnaire was held for further consideration; All other communications were ordered filed. COMMITTEE REPORTS: LAWS AND JUDICIARY: Councilman Brenner reported very little damage on Halloween as the parade and dance had been very successful in keeping youngsters off the side streets. He also thanked the Street and Water Depts. for their help and cooperation in handling the Halloween celebration. He requested and was granted permission to leave the State from Nov. 14 to December 7. All members of the Council and the Chief of Police expressed their appreciation of the P.T.A. sponsored Halloween celebration, and the. Clerk was directed to advise their committee that the Council was appreciative of their work and much im- pressed by the spirit of cooperation shown by the various civic groups who contributed to the success of the event. CITY HALL AND FIRE DEPT: Councilman. Hansen reported that recovering the floor in the City Hall men's rest room had been held up for some required plumbing repairs. He advised that Mr. Gray of the Mosquito Abatement District- would be here with two of his assistants on Nov. 17. He also reported that the Fire . House roof would be fixed this week and that some painting was needed to cover stains from the leaks. He was authorized to make any minor repairs needed. STREETS AND BUILDINGS: Councilman Oxsen reported that he had been offered a used street sweeper for $1,850.00 and that he would investigate further as to the condition of the sweeper. He also reported that some 30 messttables had been secured free of charge at Camp Parks for use at McKinley Park. PUBLIC UTILITIES: Councilman Mezza suggested that the old tables at McKinley Park be dismantled and the new tables arranged to better advantage. He reported that the estimated cost of 'in- stalling 400 ft. of sewer line on Railroad Ave. north of Division St. would be $1500. Mayor Trimingham stated that Mr. Creel at the County prison farm had offered 100 ft. of fence for the sump, and that the N.A.A. may provide another 125 ft. -Engr. Sobiela suggested that, if possible, the Town should get 400 or 500 ft. and fence in the Town reservoir. Councilman Oxsen pointed out that the entire lot at the pump station could be fenced with a minimum amount of fencing by closing the open boundaries back to the creek. Councilman Mezza also reported that an investigation had disclosed no canyon suitable for a dump in back of the Potvin property on Vineyard Ave. He also suggested and was authorized to oil the new grass growing at the sewer farm.