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280 schedule of rates to apply , and price schedule as proposed was adopted on motion of Councilman Jones , seconded by Councilman Fletcher. Following the acceptance of this rater system , the City Manager presented a letter in which he explained that a Mr. Harwood , operating a water distribution system in Palomar Park , suggested that the City also take over. a portion of his system lying below an elevation of 200 ft . Mr. Dimmitt recommended it , and it was so ordered on motion of Councilman Jones , seconded by Councilman McNulty. The City Manager submitted a letter in which he recommended that the City buy a new Elgin street sweeper at a net cost to the City of $6 , 223 . 50 , after making allowance for the sale of the present sweeper to King City at the agreed price of $1 , 200 . Upon motion of Councilman Fletcher , seconded by Councilman Christensen , the City Manager was authorized to proceed as recommended. On motion of Councilman Eva , seconded by Councilman Christensen , claims of Orrick , Palmer & Dahlqui st , for $751 . 45 and $1 , 705. 51 respectively , covering services rendered in connection with the Harbor bond issue and the two 1915 Act Refinancing Bond issues were approved and ordered paid. Councilman Fletcher , seconded by Councilman Eva , proposed the adoption of resolution urging the State Highway Commission to continue the present widening of El Camino Real to the southerly limits of San Mateo County. Carried. A letter from Mr. A. T . Mercier , of the Southern Pacific Company , was read , but no action was taken. The Clerk was asked to request Mr. Mercier to have a representative attend the special meeting of the Council , Monday night , April 26. It was asked whether or not the City should employ Ernest Wilson , of San Mateo , at a cost of $250 to prepare an ordinance making it possible for the City to charge the Pacific Gas & Electric Company a franchise . Councilman Christensen , seconded by Councilman Eva , seemed to be in favor of this , and proposed that the Council authorize it . Upon roll call , the motion carried with Councilmen Fletcher , Hohn and McNulty voting "No" . It was decided , for the sake of harmony , that perhaps it would be best to rescind the motion , and this was done on motion of Councilman Christensen , seconded by Councilman Eva, and the City Attorney was asked to write Mr. Wilson for further information. The approved claims were ordered paid on motion of Councilman McNulty , seconded by Councilman Fletcher . Adjournment to Monday , April 26 , 1937 , at 8 o ' clock p . m. iej • Ate_ City Clerk BEM: MR