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if the account was to remain as is. Following a discussion on the matter, it was recommended that same be token up at the Novemeber meeting at which time the Board would determine on the amount to be set aside in an inactive account. A short recess followed. After the meeting had been called to order again, COUnOil ?i_&n Rivolta of the finance committee reported that the committee had examined and approved Claims No. 124 to 179 excepting Claim No. 1299 Pacific Gas & Electric Company $17.43 which was ordered looked into and amounting to $825.19. On'motion of Councilman Ri,vofi ta-..seconded by Councilman Amaral and with all the Councilmen in favor of same the claims were ordered paid. Councilman I' dsen expressed a willingness to investigate the claim of the Pacific Gas & Electric Company for power at the sewer farm. Councilman Rivolta also reported that the officers' monthly'reports were accepted and moved that they be placed on file. Before proceeding with the regular onier of business, Mayor Orloff introduced Mr. Lee H. Newbert, Oakland manager of the Pacific Gas & Electric Company who was present at the meeting. Mr. Newbert was present at the session because he understood that the franchise matter introduced at the last regular meeting was to be ordered at this time and he thought probably that he might be able to answer questions which might arise as regards the franchise in view of the fact that Mr. Sloane of the legal department was unable to attend. Mr. Newbert made a short e3tplaination of the franchise matter "after which the Council engaged in a short discussion. Attorney,Nilson explained + the municipality:�.s part as regards allowing a franchise and also with reference to a .constitutional franchise etc. Councilman Madsen was-unwilling to see the franchise entered into and questionabboth Mr. Newbert and Attorney Nilson with regards to certain phases of the franchise. It was decided that since considerable discussion would follow with reference to the matter that the Council take up the subject of 'Mr. Newbert and that'a special meeting be held at which time this matter would be discussed. Accordingly it was decided that the Council meet next Monday evening, October 14th at the regular time at which meeting ?Tr. Sloane of the legal department of the Pacific Gas & Electric Company would be present. Action on the communications taken as follows: The Clerk read the communications of Mr. Mancini and the D'ivi sion cf Highways and also advised with reference to letters receivedif'rom the Division to the Clerk as regards expenditures to be made and to the affect that in all probability it would be best to allow the matter to be laid over until later on. The Council was in accord with same and same was ordered. October 4th- -Law Offices of C.A.Gale with re erence to Property Damage insurance. Discussion among the Councilmen followed and on motion of Councilman Amaral seconded by Councilman Madsen and with all the Councilmen in favor of'same the clerk was advised to notify Mr. Gale that Property Damage insurance should be included in the new policies to be written as of,November 5th. Councilman. Madsen of the Public Utilities Committee brought up the matter of improving McKinley Park and the installing of concrete steps on the side hill. ranch might be used for outdoor productions. Mr. Madsen outlined this propositio ';which he had made. The City Clerk made further remarks with reference to the proposition, it being understood that same would be presented to the WPA if the Council were in favor of it. There was no action taken on the matter and it was laid over to a future meeting for discussion. Mr. Britten was present and discussed conditions at the sewer farm. He also made a request of the Council that some compensation be allowed him for his services etc. He was advised to compile a list of the expenditures which would be incurred by him for the period October 10 to November 4, and to present same at the November 4th meeting of the Council. Councilman Madsen discussed the sewer situation and the working of the local plant since Mr. Bitten had set his incubator and advised the Council that a similar sewer situation problem had been presented at the Yosemite Valley Convention and that he had advised them of the workings of the Pleasanton plant and that he hoped next year to have the local plant visited. Councilman Amaral advised that �-Yr. Uliano had been notified to attend the meeting but that he was out of town on a hunting trip and that his daughter advised that he had left before the notification had been received. The Clerk s " Mr. Uliano to appear at the October 14th•meeting. Councilman Amaralufurther advised the Council that the State Board of Equalization had taken up the wine license of Mr. Uliano and at the present time he was only operating under a beer license., Council- man Amaral drew the attention of the Council of the amount of fines collected during the month of September and also to the affect that more money had been collected than extended as regards policing during the Fiesta. Councilman Rivolta spoke with reference to the money on deposit in the banks and was of the opinion that something should be done to set aside a certain sum which would be regular interest bearing. In the absence of Councilman Olesen, the Clerk reported that he had been to Oakland within the past ten days and had signed at the WPA for further curb and gutter work which was expected to progress after October 8th. Discussion followed among the Councilmen with reference to street conditions on Ray Street vihich street had been partly torn up when the curb and gutter work was in progress. The matter was referred to Councilman Olesenfor action. Councilman Amaral spoke with regards to the Lions Club action in drawing attention to the Telephone company to the necessity of installing automatic phones to replace the preseflt type of cranking the bell in order to call the operator. The Clerk was instructed