A. The franchise (1) to use, for the transmission and distribution of electric energy within the City of Sebastopol for any and all purposes other than those authorized under Section 19 of Article XI of the Constitution of the State of California as said section existed prior to its amendment on October 10, 1911, all electric transmission and distribution lines, structures and apparatus that are now or may hereafter be lawfully placed in the public streets, ways and places within said City, and (2) to construct, maintain and operate in said public streets, ways and places all conduits, conductors, structures, poles, wires and apparatus necessary or proper for said purposes, is hereby granted to Pacific Gas and Electric Company, its successors and assigns, for the term of 50 years from and after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter upon the terms and conditions in this chapter prescribed.

B. All construction done under said franchise shall be done subject to the general supervision and direction of the proper authorities of said City and in compliance with all valid ordinances and regulations which are now or shall hereafter be enacted and prescribed by said City under its police power.