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1.3-4.8 An application for a dance permit was received from Karl Bieler asking that he be permitted to have a dance at Karl's place on Saturday evening, January'25th. There were.no objections to same. A recess followed during which the final amounting to $1837.63. After the meeting had a motion that the claims be paid. His motion the councilmen present in favor of same. The placed on file. , ice committee examined Claims No. 320 to 373 inclusive been called to order again, Councilman Hansen made was seconded by Councilman Trimingham.and with.all officers monthly reports were accepted and ordered Action on the communications were taken as follows: December 19th -- State Department of Public Health. Filed. December 28th -- Woman's Improvement Club. The Clerk was instructed to acknowledge the letter-of the Woman's Improvement Club and to thank the club for its donation of $25.00 for trees. Also the Club was ordered advised that the municipality would co- operate again this year in the matter of furthering the tree planting program: Before proceeding with- the regular order of business, Mr. Chester Richards, who had been called before the meeting, was presented. The Mayor explained to fir. Richards the condition which exisited at the slopewall and to the effect that the operations of Mr. Richards were a little too close to the foundation and that if the town property was to be protected that he should discontinue cutting in so as to injure the slopewall. The Mayor further stated that the slopewall had been erected at considerable cost: and that the municipality would have to continue to protect it and the condition of the street and that the City Council would appreciate caution on the part of Mr. Richards. L1Ir.. Richards was very willing to co- operate and he made the suggestion to the Council that further filling be placed behind the slopewall and he explained a willingness to donate gravel which could be washed into place as a protection. The Mayor thanked Mr. Richards for his courtesy and referred the matter to Street Superintendent Rodrigues for action. The Mayor asked the Clerk to report on the non appearance of Its. Mendonca. The Clerk stated that Mr. Mendonca was unable to appear on account of the serious illness of his wife and that he had paid calls on the Mayor and himself the day previous and explained conditions. Also that Mr. Mendonca did not understand that he should have permission from the Council with regards to tree removal etc. The Mayor questioned the condition of the tree in front of the Mendonca property and Mr. Richards advised that it was in shaky condition and should receive some attention. Councilman I41ezza suggested looking into the matter to the end that should something have to be done that the matter would receive attention. ,Councilman Mezza of the Public ,Utilities Committee reported to the Council that the old fire appartus formerly stored at the fire house had been removed to a building at the rear of the Rose Hotel, as Jack Casson had given permission to store same there. Counciiman.Mezza reported that the levees had to be built up at the sewer farm on account of excess water due to the heavy rains. He also brought to the attention of the Council a conversation which had with Mr. Saunders of the Pacific Gas & Electric Company in which Mr. Saunders of the Pacific 'Gas & Electric Company advised that a recent check up at the sewer farm had developed that the Town was not paying any- thing for the past four years for power .. caused by the installation of a 10 H:P. motor, said motor being used only occasionally. According to advice from Mr. Saunders.:. a $50.00 per year stand by charge would have to be made and Councilman Mezza felt that something should be done toward developing power which would not be quite as expensive since the motor only had limited usage. The Council was of the opinion that a gasoline pump might be installed which would take care of the work and be more economical. Councilman Mezza further advised that Mr. Saunders would expect some word from the Council regarding the change to be made: After a short discussion the Mayor asked Councilman Mezza to look into the matter and make an early reply on what would 'be most advisable. Councilman Mezza further reported to the Council on the new pump which had been installed at the Main Street Bridge Station and that same was working satisfactory. He further reported that on December 28 the town started using water district water and that on January, 4th a sample of water had been forwarded to the State Department of Health for analyses. Councilman Mezza advised the Council that the P.G. &E. Company had a test crew to look after wells and that he was planning to forward an application for test on the new pump and also for information regard- ing the high demand charge etc. which information would be supplied by the company. In the absence of Councilman Brenner, of the Laws and Judiciary Committee, the Mayor called upon Chief of Police Delucchi to report on policing etc. Mr. Delucchi' reported that everything was O.K. and that the holidays passed off without any difficulty and no disturbances. Councilman Trimingham of the Public Utilities Committee brought up the tree question as regards the triming of a sycamore tree on the Hopyard Road .ln the vicinity of the bridge and stated that he had reported same to Roadmaster Arthur Day who promised to look into the matter and have it attended to. Councilman Trimingham reported that a tree near the Hagstrom Store was in bad shape and should be removed'. He suggested having the P.G. &E. top. same and then ],ratter have the tree taken out. He also reported that a tree' :in the vicinity of the MacMarr store be topped and stated that he intended to take the matter up with the P.G. &E. The matter of the final reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 178 was brought up and the Clerk suggested that same be laid over until a future meeting on account of the absence of Councilman Brenner. The suggestion was in order and the Mayor ordered the matter laid over. The final read- ing and adoption of three ordinances in re: building codes etc. was brought up and the Clerk asked that Attorney Nilson explain same again since Councilman Hansen had been absent from the last meeting. This Mr. Nilson did, but he asked that the electrical ordinance be cithdrawn because same was not complete.and he asked permission to present another ordinance to- take its place. On motion of 6ouncilms'n l= ians6m.,,`se.cond.ed by Councilman Trimingham and with all the councilmen present in favor of same, the previous ordinance was withdrawn and in its place "An ordinance of the Town of Pleasanton regulating the erection, construction, installation, enlargement, alteration, repair, use and maintenance of the electric wiring and apparatus in the Town of Pleasanton; provid- ing for and creating the office of the electrical inspector for the Town of 'Pleasanton, and pres- cribing his duties; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; providing penalties for the 'violation thereof, and repealing all other ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict therewitht" be considered. This ordinance was then introduced on motion of Councilman Trimingham, seconded by Councilman Mezza and with all the councilmen present in favor of same; It was ordered that the building ordinance be laid over to a future meeting for final reading and and adoption. Ordinance No. 179, an ordinance creating and establishing fire zones in the Town of Pleasanton was adopted on motion of Councilman Hanzen, seconded by Councilman Mezza and with all'the councilmen present in favor of same. Fire Chief Amaral was present at the meeting and the Mayor asked for a report from him. He