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' . 483 • At this time,,City Manager Hlom adnised that at the time the preliminary plane for thie project were presented the question was raised as to whether I5" ,pipe was sufficient for the atorm sewer outlet to take care of storm watere down Palm Avenue, A figure had been secured from the contractor eubetitu- ting 24'! pipe for 15° pipe. City Engineer Nileon presented a letter from ' ttie California Paving Company quoting a foot for 18" pipe and �6,50 for 24" pipe. It was t8e recommendation of Mr. Wilson that 24" pipe be used, He stated that in working the reaseeesment Yigure he had not figured quite as high as the quotation, hOwever, the project can be completed on the amount aet aside if nothing unforeeen occurs. There is no pronieion , Yor any contingencies, It wae hie opinion that the assessment ehould not be crianged again in the event more money was needed. City Manager Blom afl- vised that.ina.smucn as the assesement and the bond fund amounta ha�e been increased, it might be within reason to allocate additional gae tax funde in the event the need ehould ariee. • Councilman Werder moved, seconded by Councilman Hritschgi, filing of affidanita of publication of ordinance and of rezoning Lot 23, Lee Tract to businese zone. Thie property ie at the corner of Woodside Road and Orchard Avenue. Motion paesed unanimously. Councilman Armstrong offered adoption of ordinance, seconded by Councilman Britsangi, rezoning Lot 23, Lee Tract to business zone. On roll call ordi- nance was unanlmously adopted with Councilman McNulty absent. ' City Manager Blom advised that Attorney Louis Dematteie had called him and ad- vised he had been retained�by Mr. Biarenze in tne abatement proceedinge againet his property and had not had an opportunity to inspect tde property. He asked tnat the matter be carried on the agenda to the next meeting, City Attorney MeCarthy advised tnat the Council ooul�d either postpone the matLer until the next meeting or it could take the sworn testimony of tne Bu3lding Inapector and Fire Chief at thie meeting. The owner, Mr, Viarenze would have thirty days in which to prone whether or not a nuieance eaieted. City • Manager Blom advised the matter covered both fire and health violatione. It wae tne opinion of the Council that inasmuch ae Mr. Viarenze would have ttiirty daps to prove whether a nuisance existed it would be preferable to take the testimonq of the Fire Chief and Building Inapector at this time. ' City Attorney McCarthy adminietered the oath to Fire Ch1ef Lod1 and Huild- ing Inspector Duncan. Following ie the teatimony: City Attorney: Chief Lodi, you made and inspection of the property at tnie location together with the Health Officer on July 22nd, according to this report and you then found that the rear porch of the house is piled from ' 3 to 4 feet high with rubbish, cartona, boxee �,nd papers - flue is in nio- lation of the building code. The garage and sheds nave rubbish, boxes, cartona and old lumber scattered ,ineide. The rear yard has ntuneroue piles of dry tree and surubbery cuttinge. The whole property ie a serious menace. Tnat ia true; ie it not7 • Chief Lodi: Tnat is true. City Attorney: Mr. Duncan, you made an inspection to-day? � . . . ... �