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484 tenants could move nothing had been done about the premises as tenants made no effort to live up to requests made. If possible he would start next week -end or just as soon as possible. Under further discussion Mr. Wyss stated he planned to repair the building. This could be done according to the Building Inspector at considerable cost. Councilman Morgan moved that owner be given 30 days notice, Building Inspector to make report first meeting in September, as to progress made, seconded by Councilman Spillers, and carried. ABATEMENT PROCEEDINGS, 911 ARGUELLO STREET, MR. J. F. ARCHIBALD, c/o J. 0. ARCHIBALD, (929 Arguello St.). Councilman Morgan moved that notice be posted in the usual manner, seconded by Councilman Spillers, „} and carried. ABATEMENT PROCEEDINGS 2071-73 and 2075 BROADWAY, DR. & MRS. J. J. McCORMIC, 1995 OCEAN AVENUE, appeared and protested the removing of these buildings. Building Inspector stated building could not comply to First Fire Zone, and the Health Inspector stated there was a definite health problem there and not sufficient accommodations. City Engineer agreed that all the other buildings were in the same condition and should be removed. Councilman Spillers moved that the buildings be posted, seconded by Councilman Granger. Mr. Jasmine, co -tenant, appeared and stated he occupied the steel sheathed building at the rear as well as the front building, that the business established here was photo engraving, and they had gone to a great deal of expense on the wiring of the building to eliminate fire hazard, etc. Under discussion it was thought if posting of these buildings was delayed, the fruit store, furniture store and restaurant that had received notice would also expect the same extension of time. ,Councilman Granger withdrew second to motion and suggested this be placed on the agenda for a period of 30 days. The motion was lost for want of a second. Councilman Granger movedthat this be placed on agenda for another 30 days, seconded by Councilman Morgan. The motion was amended to include the study of the four other buildings at the same time, a full report to be given on all. City Clerk was to notify the MCCormics and adjoining property o'aners. Motion carried. ABATEMENT PROCEEDINGS, 720 HAMILTON, AND SHEDS AT REAR OF 230.0-2376 BROADWAY, DRAPER, WILSON & McDONALD, 257 PRIMROSE AVENUE, BURLINGAME. Communications from Jerome Draper & Co agreed to tear down above buildings, except garage which was comparatively new, and figures had been requested by them to proceed with the wrecking of same. Councilman Morgan moved this be left on agenda for another 30 days for action of Council if work had not begun, seconded by Councilman Holmquist, and carried. ABATEMENT PROCEEDINGS, 2037, 2047, 2049 BROADWAY, MRS. MARY WOOLL. More time was requested for tenants to move and the Council agreed to co-operate with the merchants in this respect. Question of whether or not owner's wish to build parking lot was contingent on the razing of building came up. Councilman Holmquist moved that they be allowed to stay until January 2nd and agree to abate the building after that. Mr. McNeill will move in tao or three months when building is ready. City Attorney suggested a statement be procured from the owner and a bond, then if they didn't start to demolish building the City could do so. First motion was lost for want of a second. Councilman Holmquist mnved that that this be referred to the City Attorney to negotiate with tenants and 014ners and carry on agenda, seconded by Councilman Swift. Health Inspector Royal Hodge stated the food shop should be closed up as they did not meet the minimum health requirements and they could not be met, and the cafe should be closed as unfit for consumption and dispensation of foods. City Attorney stated that the owners want the occupants to continue until the 2nd of January. Councilman Morgan moved that the Health Department be authorized to order occupants to live ui) to Health requirements and regulations of State of California or to abate the nuisance, seconded by Councilman Spillers, and carried. SALARY AND JOB CLASSIFICATION. City Manager reported that the "Personnel Board had two meetings last week and another on the night before the Council meeting, and that they were going through these classi- fications very thoroughly. Councilman Granger suggested that as soon as their decision was ready to present to the Council that they meet jointly in a study meeting so that certain charges may be suggested. (See Page 486)