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372 on motion of Councilman Christensen , seconded by Councilman Fletcher , Ordinance No 405 making it unlawful to park or permit automobiles to stand upon the alley in Hares Park was unanimously adopted . Phillip Marlow asked the Council whether or not unsightly buildings near the corner of Roosevelt and Ramona could be removed as a client of his desired to put up some attractive buildings nearby . On motion of Councilman Eva , seconded by Councilman Christensen , the Building Inspector was asked to see the owner per- sonally or by mail and notify him to put the property in suitable condition because of the intended improvements . After some discussion , it was decided to "lay on the table" further consideration of the old Central School building as a City Hall , on motion of Councilman Fletcher , seconded by Councilman Hohn . In the same connection , the City Manager was asked to give consideration to the enlargement of the present City Hall or a new building adjacent to it . The attorney reported he was in touch with the title company about the title to the library property and thought he could give a definite answer at the meeting of March 21 . The City Attorney also indicated that he was not ready to present an ordinance con- cerning termite control , but that at the next meeting he thought he could pro- pose proper measures to take , either by passing an ordinance or adopting the uniform building code . The Building Inspector reported concerning the old building near Stambaugh and Cedar Streets , and indicated that one of the owners seemed willing to cooperate with the city . On motion of Councilman Christensen , seconded by Councilman Eva, the Mayor was asked to appoint a committee to see this owner and try to reach some satisfactory arrangement . As chairman of the committee , the Mayor appoint- ed Councilman Christensen , with Councilmen Fletcher and McNulty to act with him. According to report , it seemed likely that the owner of the property near the corner of Woodside Road and Union Avenue , where the eucalyptus trees seemed to be some- what of a hazard , intended to have the trees topped or taken down altogether . So , further action was Postponed until the meeting of April 4 . The question of any decision concerning the harbor festival was laid over for six weeks . Councilman Fletcher suggested that it might be a good idea to paint a pedestrain lane across the Highway at Jefferson Avenue , and the City Manager said he would take care of it . Councilman Eva spoke of traffic hazards at the corner of Brewster and Elwood and also at Hudson and Whipple , and the City Manager was asked to investigate .