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� FROPERTY. Councilman Royer suggested the possibility of using the church apprai.sal provid.ed the appraisor was consid.ered competent in which event we might be able to reimburse the church. A�atter was �laced on the agenda for the meeting of I�ionday� rlarch lst. COUNCILMAN BRITSCHGI AGAIN BRQUGHT UP 'I'HET�IATTER OF LEVELING �ND SCRAFING THE PARKING AREA at tr:e Southern Pacific freight shed. It developed that several cars were parked in � this area for extended periods of time and there did not appear to be any le�al method � by which these cars could be towed away. Captain F'aulstich was of the opinion that we might have some jurisdiction after the new ordinance becomes effectiye. After further discu.ssion, City Engineer Jain was directed to mak_e whatever repairs possible by du�ping red rock in an attempt to eliminate the bad holes existing . �' COUNCILh1AN HERKNER CALLED ATTENTIC-N TO THE FII�TATdCIAL REFORT indicating that after six months �� of operation the CityT had lived within their budget and somewhat belcw the budget appropriation. He was of the opinion the economy minded citizens should be informed and that the heads of departments and the City Nlanager should be congratulated for their excellent record. SEA SCOUT CREW No. 162 REQUFST PERNISSION TO FAINT HQUSE Nt7MBERS . Councilman Britschgi moved that the City Engineer work out size of number and quality of paint, then Crew 162 to be so informed, motion seconded by Councilman Royer and carried . WILLIAMS. & COI�PANY REQUEST ANNEXATICN AND COIv'NECTIC�N TC CITY WATER LINF. Mr. Williams was present ana requested an expression of the Council as to the possibility of securing water connections for s�rinkler system. This information was necessary so that Mr. Williams could continue negotiations for a lease with Wells Lamont Corporation of Chicago . It „�.,, being necessary for the Planning Commission to act on this request� tr,e matter was � ,� referred to the Commission at their meeting downstairs for report back later in the evening. City Attorney Currie stated that it would be proper to enter into some agree- ment with Mr. Williams which would make it possible for him to receive a water connection subject tc his agreement to become annexed. Mr. Williams assured the Council that he was acting in good faith, again stating that he would like to have an answer tcnight. Councilman Britschgi moved that Mr. Wil7.iams be informed that the City look favorably upon the proposed water connection� seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. Water Superintendent Winter called attention to the policy whereby installation of service will be at the property owners expense . In response to A1r. Williams querry as to any likeli- hood of change of zoning after annexation� he was informed by the City Attorney that the present use was not conforming but that the property would come in zoned as is at present. � FIRE CHIEF LODI REPORTID ON EMPTY LOTS . Fire Chief stated that if rubbish can be removed . ,� and lot disked while the ground is still moist a better and cleaner job will be realized. Chief Lodi recommended that owners of l.ots with rubbish be notified by card or letter giving them a designated time to clean up the lot� failure to do so resulting in the City arranging to have someone to clean the lot a.nd bill the owners . Chief Lodi offered � the service of his department in mailing notifications and centacting �roperty owners �' concerned. Councilman Britschgi moved approval of Chief Lodi ' s recommendation, seconded by Councilman Royer and carried. FIRE CHIEF LODI PROPOSES E�TABLISHING FIRF ZONE IF AND WHEN CORNER OF ALAMEDA DE LAS PULGAS AND JEFFERSON AVENUE IS REZGNED. City Attorney Currie advised that it woul.d b e proper at this time to introduce ordinance establishing fire zone No. 2 for all the property