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0 ro- row ABATEMENT 2037, 2047, 2049 BROADWAY WAS RECOMMENDED IN REPORTS OF FIRE INSPECTOR AND 3 4 4 BUILDING INSPECTOR. Councilman Britschgi advised he inspected property today and though in bad condition thought Council should consider the fact that those who now occupy premises will need time to locate elsewhere and suggested a six months period for this purpose. After considerable discussion in which Mrs. Mary Wooll addressed the Council statin willingness to clean up building, make some improvements; that they had put in new toilet last May; their takes had increased considerably and all things considered could not understand why this frame building should be razed inas much as there were other frame buildings in the City and requested Council to with- hold action for two years at which time they contemplated erecting a new building. mayor Hilton informed her it was because of substandard health, fire conditions, etc., that it was necessary to abate the building and not because it was a frame building; Uouncilman Werder's motion that necessary steps be taken, proceedings be held up until the first meeting in August_, owners and tenants be notified by registered mail of such intended action, was seconded by Councilman Britschgi, and carried. ABATEMENT PROCEEDINGS FITZPATRICK BUILDING. As Mr. Fitzpatrick did not appear Councilman Granger moved that action on this be duly and regularly continued until February 16th seconded by Councilman Swift, and carried. MR. EISENBERG APPEARED AS ATTO&NEY FOR GEORGE LUM, VALOTA ROAD, who has been asked to refrain from growing flowers on the three acres of land which he purchased for that purpose and asked for two weeks at least to determine if Mr. Lum has the right to use his property for that purpose. It was moved by Councilman Granger, seconded by Councilman Swift that request of two weeks time be granted, and carried. V. W. ELSKIN, b39 PINE STREET, appeared with petition requesting that street be fixed as two springs had been broken on his car at different times because of the rough street and he would also like to know if City would pay for damage. Mr. Zesach, b27 Pine Street, discussed the street problem with former City Manager Blom about eighteen months ago but nothing had been done. Mr. Elskin was instructed by Mayor Hilton to present his petition to the City Manager. Mr. Elskin further stated sewer main was four inches only below surface of ground. City Manager Rolison offered to have Engineering Department make a survey of the street problem. MR. DE LONG REPRESENTING REDWOOD CI'T'Y TRIBUNE informed Council Members of a Silver Edition celebrating 25th year stating they would like a full page Ad from the City. Councilman Werder believed Mr. De Long should contact the Chamber of Commerce as funds set aside for advertising purposes were to be dispensed through this channel and that the Council should not take the initial steps in this matter. %*" USED CAR ORDINANCE. Councilman Granger was not ready to make a report as another meeting IM is scheduled for Thursday; carried on agenda for next meeting. Mr. Van Buren passed around copies of proposed new ordinance to Council Members. BROADWAY N0. 3 IMPROVEMENT. City Attorney Currie suggested this be dropped from agenda until Engineering Department can check and make some minor changes. Councilman Werder moved to accept recommendation of City Attorney and drop same from agenda, seconded by Councilman Britschgi, and carried. GROSS BUILDING ABATEMENT. Resolution will be ready by next meeting. Councilman Granger moved, seconded by Councilman Swift, this be duly and regularly carried on agenda. Motion carried. PERMIT GRANTED TO PACIFIC COAST GREENHOUSE MANUFACTURING CO., b50 BAYSHORE HIGHWAY, to