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stated he would vote against the motion unless motion stipulated that married 273• women would not be included -in the Civil Service system. Councilman Granger stated i further that he would be in favor of allowing a married woman who is sole support of dependents to come under the Civil Service system. Councilman Werder stated his opinion that married women should be hired if by so doing the City would get better qualified employees, stating further that if the Council repealed the rule at this r time, they could change -back in the -future if and when conditions became normal. i. City Manager Blom explained that he was not recommending this change in order to get temporary employees, but is anxious to get permanent employees which opinion the Board of Review concurs in. Councilman Britschgi stated his opinion that hiring employees on temporary basis would In -the -long run cost the City money and that the fbest type of applicants would not be attracted under such conditions. On roll call, motion failed to carry. Councilman Granger then moved, seconded by. Councilman Holm- quist, that we carry out the recommendation of the City Manager except that married women will not qualify under -Civil Service rules and regulations. Motion carried, Councilmen Britschgi and Werder voting -VO. PETITION SIGNED BY 24 RESIDENTS in the vicinity of Whipple Avenue and El .Camino Real requestipg Council to have traffic signals installed at that intersection ready Clerk was directed to address letter to head9of petition advising that steps had already been taken to accomplish their request. PETITION BEARING 263 SIGNATURES OF FRIENDLY ACRES RESIDENTS asking for immediate annexation was presented, several of the signers appearing.- Councilman Granger explained the present status of the former action to annex the territory. Council- man Britschgi stated he recalled that Council had agreed to meet with the people of Friendly Acres, and if -a majority of the residents still approved, would carry the matter to,a conclusion. Mr. H. B. Hall spoke for the deligation stating that } in circulating the petitions very little opposition was encountered. Mayor Hilton recalled that former annexation proceedings were held up until the City could promise certain improvements, such as fire protection, water street lights, etc. City Manager Blom asked that the present proceedings be held up until he could report back to the next meeting the problems involved, namely water, fire protection, auxiliary fire station and other problems. On motion of Councilman Granger, seconded by Councilman Swift, matter was referred to City Manager Blom and City Attorney Currie to bring back a report at the meeting of October 6th. Motion carried i } unanimously. e■ MR. PAUL TRAVER AND MR. W. E. JUDGE OF REDWOOD VILLAGE presented petition requesting that the Village be zoned First Residential as soon as possible. City Attorney Currie stated matter should be referred to the Planning Commission for their recommendation ' in accordance with zoning ordinance. Councilman Granger so moved, seconded by Councilman Werder and carried unanimously. INSPECTION REPORTS ON ANDREW HYNDING PROPERTY, 1032_36 and 1038 Main Street recently dam- aged by fire. Reports of Building Inspector, Fire Department and Health Department Indicate building in very bad state, no foundations, out of line, wiring dangerous, sub -standard plumbing, and generally unfit for habitation or occupancy. In view of the findings as stated, Councilman Werder moved, seconded by Councilman Swift, that necessary steps be taken to commence abatement proceedings. Motion carried unanimously.