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336 Councilman Britschgi, Affidavit of Publication of South Kensington Square Annexa- tion Ordinance was ordered filed, and motion carried. Councilman Britschgi, sec- onded by Councilman Swift, moved Adoption of Ordinance Annexation of South Kensington Square. Motion carried on roll call. Councilman Granger noted absent. ABATEMENT PROCEEDINGS ON FITZPATRICK RESIDENCE. City Attorney Currie reported this building was being torn down and suggested this matter be dropped from agenda. Abatement proceedings on barn to be continued until February 2nd meeting. Council- man Swift moved that abatement proceedings re: residence be dropped from agenda, seconded by Councilman Britschgi. Motion carried. FRIENDLY ACRES ANNEXA'T i -ON. Councilman McNulty stated he was of the opinion the majority of the residents were in favor of annexation, stating further, that before making '"w", the necessary motion, he wanted the minutes to record the fact that other than w1d+' police and fire protection, it would probably be some time before any further improvements such as water mains, street lights, etc., could be expected. Council- man McNulty then moved that City Clerk be instructed to forward the necessary papers to the Secretary of State at Sacramento. Motion was seconded by Councilman Swift. Under the question, several people in the audience spoke against the annexation after which Councilman Britschgi stated he was going to vote against the measure inasmuch as he did not feel that the City had anything to offer the people of Friendly Acres stating further that he believed the City had not the facilities to take on this additional burden. Motion carried on ro11 call, Councilman Britschgi voting No. Councilman Granger noted absent. BROADWAY No. 3 IMPROVEMENT. City Attorney Currie reported still checking with the engineer and suggested this be carried on agenda until February 2nd giving engineer time to study plans and specifications. Placed on agenda. GROSS BUILDING. According to statement of City Attorney Currie abatement notice will be posted immediately and hearing will be held at next Council meeting February 2nd. STA'T'US OF EMPLOYEES SALARY INCREASE. There being a number of questions concerning the status of certain personnel who were not qualified employees of the City, and some matters not yet taken care of, City Attorney Currie suggested that the matter be carried on agenda until there can be a meeting of the Board of Review, and further stated that this will not effect realses when ordinance is passed as -it will be retroactive to January 1st. COUNCILMAN McNULTY INQUIRED if one could have a repair shop in a service station. At present no Fire Prevention Ordinance covers this but one is contemplated, accord- ing to Chief Lodi, under which this type of work will not be permitted in city areas. The use of a welding torch around a gasoline station is dangerous and will be prohibited. Contemplated ordinance will provide that such repair work must be carried on at required distance from the gasoling storage facilities. COUNCILMAN BRITSCHGI BROUGHT UP THE SUBJECT OF POSSIi3LE SALARY INCREASE FOR NEWLY ELECTED COUNCILMEN. His suggestion was for the purpose of attracting a high class � of candidate to run for the coming election and proposed a $100 per month salary instead of the present salary of $20 -which the present Councilmen receive. Council- man Werder stated he wanted to call attention to the fact that present Councilmen receive. Councilman Werder stated he wanted to call attention to the fact that present Councilmen would not be eligible to receive any increase during the present term of office. City Attorney Currie was directed to check into the necessary