JUN 1946 TO JUL 1950 - Laserfiche WebLink

12 PETITIONS RECEIVED: None RECESS was ordered for examination of claims and reports. The meeting was again called to order and Councilman Mezza was called upon for the report of the Public Utilities Committee. He reported that Mr. Yount of the San Francisco Water Dept. had promised to improve the pumps but as yet no work had been done. The tank at the Sewer Farm had been cleaned. He recommended the installation of new lighting at McKinley Park, and advised that F. Adams had requested water service to his 3" main on Vineyard Avenue. Councilman Mezza was excused from the meeting at 8:45 P.M. ACTION ON CLAIMS AND REPORTS: On motion of Councilman Hansen, seconded by Councilman Brenner and approved by all Councilmen present, it was ordered that Claims Nos. 395 to 419, inclusive, amounting to §1,082.13, be paid as presented. A11 Officers' reports were approved and ordered filed. ACTION ON COMMUNICATIONS: The Clerk was directed to advise the E. B. League of Calif. Cities that the Sales Tax questionnaire had not been received and that the council favored adoption of a 1% Sales Tax even tho the tax would have to be collected by the City instead of by the State Board of Equalization. It was ordered that the Western Pacific R.R. letter be acknowledged with a statement of appreciation of the Railroad's action. The Clerk was also directed to prepare an answer to the Senate Com- mittee on State and Local Taxation outlining the Town's financial problems with special reference to the sewage disposal problem. Councilman Oxsen was directed to investigate the women's Improvement Club complaint re the trees and to prepare a reply. The Clerk was ordered to acknowledge the letter from Carl Frudden and to advise him that a building permit should be secured. All other communications were ordered filed. COMMITTEE REPORTS: LAWS AND JUDICIARY: Councilman Brenner acknowledged the efficient police work during the Fair and thanked the Water Dept. for assis- tance rendered. He also advised that the new Police car was expected about August 8th, that the interior of the jail was in need of paint- ing and that low branches on trees were obscuring certain railway crossing wig -wags. STREETS AND BUILDINGS: Councilman Oxsen recommended that a dump truck be procured at an early date. He advised that Mr. Sykes had abandoned his efforts to secure signatures to a petition to install curbs and gutters on 3rd Street and pointed out that the lack of these gutters would cause considerable more damage to the pavement on Angela Street between 2nd and 3rd. He also suggested and the Council agreed that property owners on Main Streetshuld be requested to re- pair all damaged sidewalks. He also reported that the Council members had inspected the proposed dump site at the old brick yard and found it to be suitable. It was decided• to take the matter up with Supervisor Stanley to see.if some arrangement for joint City and County use could be made. Councilman Oxsen also stated that he had been requested to ask the Council if the Town would take over the Pleasanton Township Water District Water System. It was decided that the District deuld present a formal offer before the Council took any action on the matter. FIRE DEPT. AND CITY HALL: Councilman Hansen reported that he was still trying to get the contractor to start work on repairs to the City Hall. The Mayor then brought up the matter of milk inspection fees and asked Atty. Nilson for an opinion as to what fees could be legally collected. The Atty. stated that he was investigating the matter and suggested a possible revision of the Ordinance to straighten it out. The Mayor reported some informal complaint against the factory building being erected on Hose Avenue.