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_ 184 stated that he still did not believe that there was any reason why he should change his vote and since he had received the letter that he read to the Council, stated the opinion of the people. in the Glenwood Area that they did not want to be included in the project, and, with this still in mind, he did not see hoer he could change his vote and go along at the present with the project. Councilman Spillers offered Resolution of Preliminary Determination on the whole project and moved adoption, public hearing to be held in two weeks, seconded by Councilman Britschgi. This was again followed by a very lengthy discussion. Councilman 77ei.ss offered a substitute motion incorporating Highlands No. 1 and deleting Glernvood Avenue area, seconded by Councilman Stout. The City Attorney ruled that this was not legal, they could not make a substitute motion on a resolution. This was followed by discussion after which Resoltuion No. 2046 carried on r-oll call with Councilman Stout voting No. COUNCILMAN HERKNER REPORT ON CONDITION OF SIDEWALKS FRONTING 2626-2630 BROADWAY. Councilman Herkner reported that he and Doyle Chester, Street Maintenance Superintendent, checked into the condition of the side-' walks in this area. They found that there were six sunken water meter boxes belonging to the City in this area. It is their opinion that it is the responsibility of the City to raise these boxes. There is also a curb in the cross -walk at 2630 Broadway and it is their opinion that this should be repaired by the City. There are two places where the sidewalk is down 1" to 3/4" in front of 2626-2630 Broad- way. This could be fixed temporarily with plant mix and eliminate the hazard, however, they feel that it should be fixed properly and permanently, and these repairs should be done by the property owner. The places where the water meter boxes have sunk are 2638-30-28-08-10 and 2660 Broadway. Councilman Herkner moved that this work be done as outlined, seconded by Councilman Spillers. This was followed by discussion. The Mayor called for a vote and after hearing the vote he asked for a roll call. This was again followed by discussion after which the motion carried on roll call with Councilman Granger voting No. Councilman Granger stated that he wanted the sidewalks fixed and the reason he was voting no was because he did not agree as to where the responsibility lies. Councilman Spillers moved that the sidewalk be fixed where it joins the curb. This motion lost for lack of a second. B UILDING IiJSPECTOR AND FIRE MARSHALL REPORT ON CONDITION OF VETERAN'S BUILDING, WARREN AND STANDISH.. The Building Inspector Kreiss stated that he had not been abel to secure the necessary cost and he would have the figures next week. Councilman Spillers moved to carry this on the agenda for one week, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried. REPORT ON PERSONNEL BOARD RECOMMENDATION (EXCEPT SALARY RECOMMENDATION). Councilman Weiss moved that the Personnel Board's recamendations be accepted, seconded by Councilman Granger. Councilman Spillers was not in favor of waiting for 15 years before granting the employees the three weeks vacation. Counciman Herkner raised the question of how much it would cost to pay the additional overtime. The estimated maximum figure is $9,500. This would include the eleven political code holidays. Council- man Britschgi was of the opinion that the City should allow the employees three weeks vaction after ten years. There are thirteen comparable cities in the Bay area, eight are giving three weeks vacation and of the eight there are only two giving the three weeks before the ten years. Councilman Granger wanted to know how many Cities are allowing the employees to build up to the three weeks vaction over a period of years. Mr. Kimball stated that there are two cities which are doing -this. The Mayor stated that they have asked the different Cities to meet and discuss -this matter and make a report. This was followed by discussion. Fire Chief Lodi stated that at one Personnel Board meeting that was held some years ago that it was their feeling that the three weeks should be given after 10 years service. The motion carried. O 0