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86^��4 9 ~ suggested by the Engineering Department and requested that he be given a final approval so that he might secure his electric service. After considerable discus- sion Councilman Holmquist moved, seconded by Councilman Swift, that he be approval so that he might secure his electric service. After considerable discussion Coun- cilman Holmquist moved, seconded by Councilman Swift, that he be allowed electric service inasmu6h as Mr. Remmers had done all he could to correct the conditions, it being understood, however, that the City did not wish the engineers to relax in any future case. cMotion carried, Councilman Britschgi voting No. Councilman Britschgi moved, seconded by Councilman Holmquist that City Attorney Currie and City Engineer Jain get together and study this matter to suggest ways to prevent this reoccurrence. Motion carried. ABATEMENT PROCEEDINGS ASSENZA PROPERTY. People still living in this house and final' action placed on agenda for the first meeting in January. Councilman Granger referred to a former ruling to the effect that when abatement, proceedings have been brought against a residence that water meters should be removed when house becomes vacant in order to prevent new tenants moving in. .After discussion along E these lines Councilman Granger moved, seconded by Councilman Morgan, that the pro- per authorities be instructed to carry out this ruling. Motion carried. CITY MANAGER ROLISON REPORTED ON PURCHASE OF SUPPLIES outside the City as directed in i a previous meeting. In his communication he indicated three claims and outside purchases totalling $365.12. The same articles locally according to quotations would have cost $537.53 a saving having been effected in the amount of $172.71. Councilman Morgan stated that he was pleased with the report as rendered and moved, seconded by Councilman Swift, that report be accepted, and motion carried. C,: I CITY MANAGER ROLISON REPORTED ON THE MEETING HELD BY THE FACT FINDING COMMITTEE at � which Councilmen Granger and Morgan and seven representatives of the Commuters Club were present. There was a Feneral agreement on the following points and the committee hereby presented them to the Council for their approval. 1. Move the bus stop line back 10 feet to allow greater visibility to cars turning right. �i 2. Raise the gutter and reconstruct the approach onto Broadway from the Depot. 3. Restripe the California Street -James intersection so as to provide two j lanes of traffic moving off California to James en route to El Camino Real. yJ 4. Recommend to the Southern Pacific that they stop their trains one car - length farther south in order to keep the Broadway crossing clear. 5. The Police Department also indicated that it planned to detail three !I, police officers from 5:45 P.Id. until 6 p.m. each day to handle the peak -load of traffic. L_ Councilman -Granger moved, seconded by Councilman Holmquist that recommendations be l' � approved an placed in operation immediately. Motion carried. PERSONNEL RULES PUBLIC HEARING. The amendment to Personnel Rules regarding employment of married women was ready for public hearing. There being no one present to com- ment on this amendment Councilman Granger moved, seconded by Councilman Morgan, that the recommendation of the -Personnel Board be approved and placed into effect. Motion carried. �I CITY MANAGER-ROLISON SUBMITTED A LETTER REGARDING THE RECOMMENDATION MADE BY C. G. t UHLENBERG & COMPANY SETTING UP A NEW SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTING AND SHOP EXPENSE, CORPOR- ATION YARD., It was suggested that the shop be established as a separate service! and provided with its own salary budget. If this were done the only charge made 3:1;