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Councilman. Granger was informed that this is to be a-- memorial -to Mr..Schaberg. Councilman Britschgi suggested that this be referred to the Planning Commission for their recom- mendation and then back to the Council for further study at which time discussion re- garding where the money is coming from and what the library will be called will take place. Motion carried. CITY ATTORNEY CURRIE REPORT REGARDING PERMIT CHICKENS AT 118 EATON AVENUE VILLAS. City Attorney reported that in contacting the Health Department he was advised that there had been a complaint from the residents living near the property in San Carlos con - cerning the keeping of chickens at 118 Eaton Avenue Villas, and that these people had been given notice of abatement of the nuisance. Councilman Granger, basing his motion on the report, moved that this issue be laid on the table, seconded by Councilman Spillers. Councilman Britschgi was informed that these people had chick- ens prior to the adoption of the Ordinance but failed to obtain a permit. Motion carried on roll call, Councilman Britschgi, Jones and Mayor Herkner voting No. CITY ATTORNEY CURRIE REPORT REGARDING BUTTS PROPERTY ON PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. City Attor- ney advised that he had discussed this matter with Mrs. Caskey and she requested another week to think the matter over. He recommended that this be carried on the Agenda, in view of the fact that this property will be included in the Parking Dis- trict if and when the Council proceeds. Councilman Spillers so moved, seconded and carried. BUILDING, FIRE AND HEALTH DEPARTMENT INSPECTION REPORT OF S. P. COMPANY FREIGHT SHED. Letter from these departments was read in which they advised that the following con- ditions were noted: 1. Foundation consists of mudsills directly on ground. 2. Due to the years of filling on the exterior of the building, a definite basin has been created under the main structure allowing the under pin- ning to stand in water and adding to the dry rot condition of the sills and posts. 3. There is a definite condition of the foundation posts being out of plumb due in part to the lack of proper bracing. 14. Due to the condition of the loading platform deck, a definite physical hazardous condition exists. s. This structure is built entirely of wood and as such can not be made to comply t� the No. 1 Fire Zone in which it is located. Councilman Britschgi moved that the City Manager be instructed to forward a copy of this report to Mr. Jordon of the Southern Pacific so that they will be informed of the condition that exists, seconded by Councilman Granger. On the question, Councilman Spillers requested that this be carried on the Agenda for another 30 days for report back. This condition was added to the motion which carried. MR. E. A. WELLS APPEARED REGARDING THE PROPOSED FARM HILLS BOULEVARD stating that the tentative map, as approved by the Planning Commission, indicated that the street would connect to McGarvey and Fernside, thus turning all traffic from the new sub- division into the streets which were never designed to carry the volume. Mr. Wells stated his understanding that private property of Davis and Rovetts would block the extension to Jefferson Avenue. City Engineer advised that to date the Engin- eering Department had not approved grades, nor had the final map been presented for checking. It was the opinion of the Council that it was generally understood that the outlet would be through to Jefferson Avenue. After further discussion, Councilman Brits - chgi moved that the Reservoir Committee, City Engineer, City Manager and