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<br /> the Occidental Dairy and the University Creamery were present and took tart in the dis-
<br /> cussion advocating it . Such an ordinance was introduced on motion of Councilman Fletcher,
<br /> seconded by Councilman Eva, with CounciLra nn McCarthy witnboldin g his vote .
<br /> Councilman McCarthy , seconded by Councilman Christensen , moved that Borden ' s Dairy Delivery ,
<br /> Millbrae Dairy and Golden State concerns be notified of the intention to pass the ordinance ,
<br /> but the motion was lost .
<br /> In connection with the decision concerning the water situation , the Cleric read a letter from
<br /> C . S . Grandi , Secretary of the Italian American Progressive Club , asking that the Council
<br /> favor the use of 100% Ketch Hetcliy water. The letter was ordered filed . The Clerk also
<br /> read a letter from S . H. Frank & Corrmany indicating, that the City Officials were best able
<br /> to decide which plan to use . George A. Merrill , former Councilman , explained his views
<br /> concerning the water mixture . W . L. Meussdorffer , also , spoke at some length as did several
<br /> others . The City Manager and City Engineer filed a report setting forth the advantages and
<br /> disadvantages of the three proposals . Out of approximately 2 , 900 cards mailed , 1 , 262 had
<br /> been received back. These did not show any great difference as to choice , as the following
<br /> discloses . For the first plan to use 100% Hetch--Hetchy water , 534 ; for the second , 50%
<br /> mixture , 357; for the third , to continue the present arrangement , 371 . After considerable
<br /> discussion by Councilmen and citizens , Councilman Fletcher moved that the Council approve
<br /> for a working schedule proposition No . 1 , 100% He tch Hetci r water. Has motion was seconded
<br /> by Councilman Eva, but lost on a 4 to 3 vote . Following this vote , Councilman McCarthy
<br /> proposed that the Council adopt Proposition No . 2 and proceed on that basis . His motion
<br /> was seconded by Councilman Jones and carried by a 4 to 3 vote .
<br /> To get work on the transmission pipe line started at once , Councilman McCarthy , seconded by
<br /> Councilmnn Jones , moved that the City tanager and City Engineer be authorized to ash for
<br /> bids on pipe and any other material necessary to construct a 10 inch cast iron pipe line on
<br /> Chestnut Street , from Middlefield Road to El Camino Real , across El Camino Real to Roosevelt
<br /> Avenue , along Roosevelt Avenue to Adams Street , along Adams Street to Vera Avenue and along
<br /> Vera Avenue to Topaz Street . Also , a 12 inch cast iron nine line from Brewster Avenue along
<br /> Alameda de las Pulgas and 12 inch pipe line along Vera Avenue to Carson Reservoir , which
<br /> would nut into effect the plan of 50% mixture with the Hetch—Hetci'l,r water. Motion carried.
<br /> The Ordinance amending Gas Appliance Ordinance No . 346 and setting up license fee , was laid
<br /> over until the first meeting in February .
<br /> Affidavit of publication of Ordinance , which would call for the evaluation of the property , fran-
<br /> chises , etc . of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company , was submitted and ordered filed.
<br /> Councilman Jones , seconded by Councilman McCarthy , proposed the adoption of the ordinance .
<br /> At this point , Councilman McCarthy requested notation in the minutes that on Sunday ,
<br /> January 6 , an informal meeting of the Council was held at the office of Mayor Lambert , with
<br /> all members of the Council present , to permit Mr. Paul M. Downing , Vice—President and
<br /> General Manager of the Pacific as & Electric Company , Mr. I . B . Adams , District Manager ,
<br /> and Mr. Parrs , his assistant , to explain the reasons for that company ' s objection to the
<br /> ordinance pending before the Council for a valuation by the Railroad Commission of the local
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