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131 51 A recess followed during which the finance committee examined, Claims No. 374 to 434 inclusive amounting to X117942: After the meeting had been called to order again, Council- man Hansen made a motion that the claims be paid. His motion was seconded by Councilman Trimingham, and with all the councilmen present in favor of same. The officers monthly reports were accepted and ordered placed on file. Action on the communications. were taken as follows: January 9th and January 29th -- Department of Public Health. Filed. January 16, 1941 - Peace Officers Association of the State of California. Discussion on this communication followed with respect to what other cities were paying and it developed that at Livermore the police officer was receiving $185.00 and that•the, minimum paid any officer was $140.00. -On motion of Councilman Brenner, seconded by Councilman Trimingham and with all the councilmen in favor of same, it was ordered that the matter should be laid over until a future meeting for a more thorough discussion. January 17 and 20,1941 - American Rubber Manufacturing Co. The Mayor asked the Clerk to expl &in the condition which existed regarding the credit in order that Councilman Hansen and Councilman Brenner might fully understand the situation: This was done. January 20, 1941 -- Atillio H. Ghiotti. The Mayor felt that an appropriate answer should be sent to-1r. Ghiotti and stated that he and the clerk would prepare such, a letter. January 28, 1941 -- Pacific Gas & Electric Co. Filed. The Mayor then called upon the various committee chairmen for reports... Councilman Mezza of the Public Utilities Committee reported that considerable work had been in-progress of recent date to improve conditions at the sewer farm. He said the ponds were being cleaned up and that the levees would be built up as soon: as things had dried up. He mentioned that he hd talked with Mr.Duke Bonde regarding tractor work on the premises and that at a future meeting he would report further on what could be done. He reported that he had taken up the pump situation with Mr: S&under:s and advised him of the Council's decision in the matter. He said that the transformers had been ordered removed from the sewer farm. He brought up the matter of the installation of a gasoline motor at the sewer farm and stated that he had approached the G & L Auto Service regarding the matter. This firm were willing to install a Model A second gear motor ready to operate with direct connection for $100400. The council seemed favorable to such an installation being made. Councilman Mezza was anxious to know what to do with regards the disposition of the 10 H.P. motor and starter now on hand at the sewer farm because same would not longer be used. While there was some discussion on the matter there was no definite action taken. Councilman Brenner of the Laws and Judiciary Committee brought up the matter of ordinances and asked that Attorney Nilson discuss same with the Council. Attorney Nilson then proceeded with Ordinance No. 178, whose second and final reading' had been postponed from a previous meeting. Following the reading of this,ordinance there was some discussion among the Council- men regarding, towel service being included. Mr. Nilson explained with reference to amending this ordinance in order to include same and suggested that it might be advisable at this time to pass the.-ordinance and then at -a later date, if necessary, to provide for towel service in &&ether ordinance. He stated that the ordinance as prepared might be construed under laundry.. work to include towel service. The ordinance was adopted on motion of Councilman Brenner, seconded by Councilman Trimingham and with all the councilmen present approving. .O:RDINANCE NO. 180 was brought up for second and final reading and adopted. This ordinance provides for "THE ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION, ENLARGEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR etc. etc. etc." and was adopted on motion of Councilman Brenner, seconded by Councilman Mezza and with all the councilmen present approving of same. ORDINANCE NO. 181, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF PLEASANTON REG- ULATING THE ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, ENLARGEMENT, etc. etc." was adopted on motion of Councilman Hansen, seconded by Councilman Trimingham and with all the councilmen In favor of same. Attorney Nilson then read and discussed for the Council an ordinance amending Sections 1 and 2 of Ordinance No. 140, same being concerned with the opening of places of business to the public after the hour of 2 o'clock in the morning or to be open before the hour of 5 o'clock finless by special permission of the Council and also the granting of special permissions -to persons or places of business wishing to remain open during those hours, said permit "shall not be construed as authorization for the sale of any intoxicated liquor in violation of any statutes or regulations of the State of California in regards thereto." This ordinance was introduced on motion of Councilman Brenner, seconded by Councilman Trimingham and with all the councilmen in favor of same. Attorney Nilson then read and discussed an ordinance • "ORDERING THE CLOSING UP AND ABANDONING OF PORTIONS OF ROSE AVENUE LYING NORTHWESTERLY OF THE INTERSECTION OF SAID ROSE AVENUE WITH PLEASANTON AVENUE: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION, ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND DELIVERY OF A DEED TO THE ABUTTING OWNER, AND FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT EQUITY REQUIRES THE CONVEYANCE TO SAID ABUTTING OWNER OF THE PORTION OF THE STREET ORDERED CLOSED UP AND ABANDONED." This ordinance was introduced on motion of Council- man Hansen seconded by Councilman Mezza and with all the councilmen in favor of same. Councilman Trimingham of the Street and Building Committee reported to the Council on the Main Street Sign ,baying been damaged by a passing truck loaded with cotton on Saturday evening, February lst. Mr. Trimingham queried the City Attorney with regards to the matter and what should be done. Mr. Nilson reported that in conversation with the Chief of Police he had been advised that the sign had a clearance of 14 feet whereas the law provides 132 feet and it was very probable that the sign was damaged through negligence of the driver. The hief of Police reported that there was a record of the driver of the truck, the owner etc. whereupon Mr. Nilson .stated that in all probability the truck was covered .by .insurance and as such the sign would be repaired by the insurance company upon the proper claim being made. Mr. Nilson suggest- ed that the sign die repaired and returned to its original condition, but made the suggestion that the sign proper should be raised and installed on the trust since it was in two sections and could be easily raised. He also suggested that estimates be secured on the work which had to be done and the matter was referred to Councilman Councilman Trimingham for action.