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12 -2 out the scheme of planting started there a couple of years ago. 'There was no objection from the Council to trees being procured for the sewer farm.. A recess followed during which the finance committee examined Claims No. 219 to 257 inclusive and amounting to $767- *83. After the meeting had been called to order again, Councilman Rivolta of the finance committee reported that the committee had examined and approved the claims and made a motion to the affect that V-1ey.be paid. His motion -was seconded by Councilman Madsen. 'Councilman Rivolta reported that the Officers monthly reports were-accepted-and he- moved that they be placed on file. There were no o4ections to same. Action on the communication was taken as follows: December 1st: California Sewage Association. On motion of Councilman Madsen, seconded by Councilman Amaral and with all the councilmen in favor of same, it was ordered that the-membership be retained in the Association for the year 1938. The Mayor solicited a report from the Glerk with regards the communication . sent to the Metropolitan Oakland Committee. The Clerk-reported to the Council that he did not receive an answer from the committee, but since the last.meeting he had a query from City'Attorney Callaghan of Livermore as tU what Pleasanton was going to do. Also Mr. Callaghan reported that the City Council in Livermore did not plan to make any contribution to the work regardless information circulated to the work regardless information circulated to the contrary. *fhe Mayor then queried Councilman Amaral as to whether he had any further information on the matter. Councilman Amaral reported that at a meeting which he attended several weeks ago when-the matter was brought up, it was stated at that time by various representatives of the committees at-the meeting that the.various ones would contribute approximately the sums previously mentioned. Councilman Madsen asked Mr. Amaral- -how the represent- atives were selected wTQen the Metropolitan Oakland committee was first organized. Councilman Amaral stated that in the bay region the heads of various organizations were brought together and that it was his opinion that the Oakland Chamber of Commerce had originally taken -the-lead in the initial organizing. After a short discussion,by the Council action was temporarily delayed. Councilman Madsen of the Public Utilities Committee reported progress. Councilman Amaral of the Laws and Judiciary Committee took up`the matter of the garbage situation. He reported that-the privilege that had been accorded to Dominic Zunino were,revoked as of December 31st and that about two.weeks prior to that slate he' had the clerk communicate with Mr. Zunino to the affect that the privilege he enjoyed would be revoked: Councilman Amaral further reported that after taking the matter up with Mayor Orloff and speaking to some of the other members of the Council it was decided that Clyde Potvin would be allowed to take care of the work and that, he*was ordered to begin his activities as of January 3. On motion of Councilman Amaral, seconded by Councilman Madsen and with all the Councilmen in favor of same it was officially ordered that,-'Clyde Potvin be granted the privilege of gathering the garbage within the city limits of Pleasanton and that the Clerk should write him to that affect. Councilman Amaral advised that the State Board of Equalization was holding an open,meeting in Oakland on Wednesday evening January 5th, at which meeting city officials and-those holding licenses were urged to attend. It was decided that Councilman Amaral, Chief of Police Delucchi should represent the Council at the meeting and the City Clerk Schween and Councilman Rivolta' should also go if same was convenient. Councilman Trimingham of the Stieet and j3u11d1-ngr committee reported that the work of fixing the curb etc. in the vicinity of the First National Dank has been completed. Also that the work at the Neal Street crossing was expected to be started by the railroad company within a week after which the town would take care of its part. Councilman Trimingham reported that .Frank Garatti was intending to improve the driveway into his new winery and that it was probable that a locust tree in the vicinity of same would have to be removed. He also reported that on St. Johns's Street there was a locust tree covered with ivy that was in a dangerous condition-and that same should be removed. Councilman Madsen stated that he was willing to'have all old trees removed providing that new trees be procured where desirable. There was no objection from 'the Council to removing such trees as should be taken out. Councilman Madsen reported to the Council that a survey had been made of recent date by the co.unty with regards the creek bed on the north and west sides of town. He stated that the creek bed at the main Street bridge.had been consider- ably low and that the county had certain work done to improve conditions there. He further stated that it was noticeable that further work would have to be done and he thought at this time that the Council should show some co- operation in the matter and that it should be made a matter of record. Mayor Orloff queried the Clerk with regards the street lights and asked that they again be taken care of. The Clerk reported that following the last meeting of the C "ouricil that he had spoken to Mr. G: H. Saunders, manager of the P.G.&E. Goo. of Livermore and that Mr. Saunders had expected then to have a report at an early date. The Clerk reported to the Council that the 4H Club of Pleasanton had suggested an ever green tree to be planted in the memory of Ole Olesen at the high school as Mr. Olesen had preferred ever green trees. There was some question as to plant- ing a variety of redwood trees but no decision was reached other than the Council would allow a sum sufficient to permit a good tree being planted and that the selection"of the tree should be reached by Councilman Ttimingham and Superintendent of Streets Rodrigues. The following resolutions were then presented: 07