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1166 He then called upon the Clerk to discuss the supplemental project which had been set up in connection with the slope wall and also the sidewalk project under consideration. The Clerk advised the Council with reference to a visit to the office of Mr. Lee B. Chase, Supervisor of Projects and Planning in Oakland and to the effect that Mr. Chase was willing to write a supplemental project on the slope wall to take care of additional labor. He also advised that Mr. Chase was willing to prepare a project to take care of .the laying of sidewalks in Pleasanton, this project to be handled the same as the curb and gutter project. He advised that Mr. Sinclair had gone over the project thoroughly and that he estimated that the 'cork could be put in at 7T,e per foot. He concluded by advising that the project had been written in the Oakland office and was on hand in his office for signing in case. the Council wished to act upon it. A short discussion followed among the Councilman and at is conclusion, on motion of Councilman Amaral, seconded by Councilman Olesen and with all the Councilmen in favor of same, the Mayor and the Clerk were instructed to sign the project for the Town of Pleasanton. Councilman Olesen reported that complaints had come in with reference to the Western Pacific crossing on-St. John's Street and he again brought up the matter of the drainage problem on Division Street. The Clerk. was instructed to take the matter up with the Western Pacific Railroad Company and ask• that some action be taken to improve conditions. Mr. Rodrigues brought to the attention of the Council the condition of the grader, reporting that two cylinder heads were cracked and that repairs were needed. He made suggestions with reference to securing the necessary parts from wrecking companies in that business. After a discussion among the Councilman, he was instructed to secure prices for putting the equipment in condition. Fire Chief Letham was present to thank the Council for fixing up the fire truck and he advised that the work done had placed the truck in good condition and that better results would follow. City Attorney Nilson and C1erk,Schween advised the Council with regards to the Deeds prepared concerning the Lewis •property and the Richards property as regards the slope wall project. The Clerk stated that some difficulty had been experienced with regards to Tarr. Richards signing and accordingly he bad not contacted Mrs. Lewis. Mr. Nilson advised that he would be willing to take the matter up with Mr. Richards at his (Ni.lson's)office, in an effort to get the matter cleared up. It was ordered that both Mr. Nilson and Mr. Schween endeavor to have these deeds signed this week and that the Council meet in adjourned session next Monday,February 10th to consider same and the resolutions which would have to be passed in connection with the accepting of these deeds. Karl Bieler appeared before the Council and introduced Peter Burnett who is planning to buy his business at the Swiss Poolroom and he advised the Council that he intended toopen up the Farmers Hotel as hotel and restaurant. He queried the Council with reference to licenses which he had and which Mr. Burnett would have to have and also with regards to licenses at the Farmers Hotel. Following a short discussion among the Councilmen there was no objection to the respective licenses being issued providing both persons would conduct their respective businesses properly. Councilman Ai:iaral advised the Council that he did not have any objection to the licenses being issued and advised the Council that at the present time, the District Attorney's of'f'ice was investigating all places were beer and wine and liquor were disposed of and that lie was making certain recommendations to the State Board of Equalization. The.Clerk presented the lighting contract of the Pacific Gas Sc Electric Company for a two year period. Discussion followed among the Councilman with reference to same and some objections were raised. However, no action was taken and the contract was laid on the table for another meeting and further discussion. The following resolutions were then presented: Resolution No. 1574 -- Authorizing the payment of the salaries of the municipal officers and amounting to $745.00. 1575--Authorizing the payment of $12.00 to Frank Lewis for rent of property on Vineyard Avenue from Uranuary 1, 1936 to Dec. 31, 1936, for the disposal of rubbish. . I Action on the communications taken as follows: Resolution No. 1574 - Adopted -on motion of Councilman Olesen, seconded by Councilman Amaral and with all the Councilmen in favor of same. " to to No.1575 -- Adopted on motion of Councilman Madsen, seconded by Councilman Olesen and with all the Councilmen in favor of same. There being no further business the meeting adjourned t 9:30 to meet::n adjourned session, Monday evening, February 10th at 7 :30./] Approved: or Clerk