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1-240 being held up ibending good weather. He also brought up the matter of the recent storm and damage that.had been done, also the cleanup work necessary following the storm. He stated that no expense had become involved in the acquiring of'necessary machinery such as tractors etc. to haul away the trees as the wood hauled away had been allowed. for same. He mentioned of course that certain labor had to be procured and naturally paid for. Councilman Rivolta took up the matter of the slopewall and augmented the remarks made by Councilman Trimingham. He stated that Mr. Richards was putting in a new road on his property and that to his notion that same would endanger the street at the bridge. He direct- ed that the Council go into the matter at an early date so that no damage would follow should heavy rains during the balance of the winter season cause a swollen storm to make further inroads. Mr. Rivolta also directed that the Paeif.ic Gas & Electric Company franchise matter be .taken up and disposed of either as to whether it would be accepted or rejected. Mayor Orloff reported on a conversation that he had with Mr. Saunders, Livermore'Manager of the Pacific Gas & Electric Company, in which he stated to Mr. Saunders that he felt a period of 50 years was too long and that he had suggested a period of 5 to 10 years as being more acceptable. He concluded his remarks by recommending a 10 year franchise and stating that he felt sure the Pacific Gas & Electric Company would accept same. Councilman Madsen stated his position, as he had done previously a`s being against the franchise. He discussed the issue that the Pacific Gas & Electric Company had with the. City of Lodi and how the City of Lodi had been favored by a court decision. Vayor Orloff explained that $100.00 would be available per year from the franchise and that he felt that $1000.00 could be used by the Town of Pleasanton very nicely and that since the Pacific.Gas & Electric Company was operating in this town that we should not be - prevented.- from accepting the $100.00 or thereabouts allowed. Mr. Madsen registered "'No "' on the project and discussed his stand as, previously explained. Councilman Trimingham felt it was to the advantage of the town to grant the franchise. Councilman Madsen then suggested putting it on the ballot in connect- ion with the April 12th.Municipal election and let the people decide on same. Attorney Nilson reported in connection with the conference of the City Attorneys in January which he had been unable to attend but about which he had advice from City Attorney Callaghan of Livermore who had been present. Mr. Callaghan'soconversation with Mr. Madsen stated that a new amount had been agreed upon, viz. one -half of one percent of the gross receipts of all electric energy disposed of and that same should amount to $100.00 or better. Mr. Nilson stated that it would be better to wait and not to grant the franchise in the sum that it,was asking. He reported that some cities had been able to collect on back pay- ments due and accordingly recommended that no action be taken until he had further advice and also he would like to have the opportunity of talking the matter over with Mr. Newbert Oakland Manager of the Pacific Gas & Electric Uompany. Mayor Orloff asked Mr. Nilson in particular what he advised and Mr. Nilson stated that he would like to have the opportunity of revising certain sections of the.present franchise as presented by the Pacific Gas & Electric Company, following his conversation with Mr. Newbert. Mr. Nilson also reported to the Council that he had taken up the reduction of gas rates bycthe;Pac- ific Gas & Electric Company and the State Railroad-Commission and which go into affect with the April readings. Mr. Nilson stated that he had inquired about the present rates charged locally in comparison with other cities and that the State Railroad Commission had advised that the local rates were a little higher than Hayward and San Leandro and these a little higher than in Oakland but with the new reduction affective in April that the reduction in this community was substantialhy lower than in the Metropolitan Area. The following resolution was then presented: Resolution No. 1638, authorizing the ayment of the salaries of the municipal officers for the month of February amounting to 770.00. The resolution was adopted on motion of Councilman Madsen, seconded by Councilman Rivolta and with all the councilmen present in favor of same. Before presenting Resolution No 1639 the clerk drewLaitention of the Council to the Municipal election to be held on Tuesday, April 12th and the consolidating of the three precincts of the Town of Pleasanton into one "Consolidated Al'. He also introduced applications filed to served as an election officer received from Mrs. Dora Arendt, Mrs. Ellen Elsnab, Mrs. Edith Liegenfuss, Miss Caroline Ward and Fred Snarey. Councilman Madsen, Rivolta, Amaral and Trimingham drew the names of those to serve and they were elected as follows: Inspector- Mrs.'Edith Ziegenfuss; Judge - Mrs. Ellen Elsnab; Clerks: Tars. Dora Arendt and Miss Caroline Ward. The Clerk then read Resolution.No. 1639 - Notice of Election. Same was adopted on motion of Councilman Amaral, seconded by Councilman Trimingham and with all the councilmen in favor of same. Councilman Madsen brought to the attention of the Council the necessity of installing some drainage project and the putting in of storm sewers in order.-to' take care of the water during heavy rains. He stated that the WPA had been able to accomplish a great deal in many communities and he did not see why Pleasanton should not take advantage of the WPA if it could help in the matter of developing a worthwhile drainage project. He volunteered to look into the matter and to report to the Council when he had information at hand. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9:45-o'clock to meet in regular session, Monday evening, April 4th at L m