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In Re Suggestions to change Build~- ng,. Code. In Re Anchorage.~ for Buildings. In Re Fire Walls · In Re Committee as Asst. Field Inspectors. In Re Use of Bond Stone in Buildings. In Re Urdinance Use of Bond Stones. In Re Inspectiofl of Buildings. ~he 0ity Atton~ey to forward message to the Reconstructiol Finance Corporation. Messages were also sent to the following:- Senator William Gibbs McAdoo, Senator Hiram Johnson, Congressman Sam Collins and Governor Rolph, des- cribing conditions in Southern California and asking for $750,000 from the Recc~struction Finance Corporation, the plan beirg to make loans to citizens at rate of interest not to exceed three per cent. Mr. Graham, President of the City Council of Santa Barbara and Mr. Pope, Chief Building Inspector of Santa Barbara were present. Mr. Graham explained that they had arrived in Santa Aha this morning and during the day had been busy assisting in the inspection c~ various buildings and in his opinion and experience in the Santa Barbara dis- aster of 1925, the buildings in Santa Aha are not in as bad shape as first estimated. He suggested that our building code be changed to ward against damage from future earth disturbances. He advised that they would offer suggestions with reference to changes in our build- lng code which might appear severe and expensive but would provide safety for the future. He offered any assistance possible from Santa Barbara and extended greet- ings from the Mayor and entire citizenry of that City. Mr. Pope, Chief Building Inspector of Santa Barbara expressed his appreciation of being called to Santa Aha. He told of the inspections of buildings du~ing the day and advised that he found many buildings that were not constructed to withstand certain force from earth shocks and recommended that proper anchorage be put in at this time which would be a safeguard in the long run. Requeste. support of the City Officials and cooperation in demoli- tion to prevent further damage and suggested that repairs be made as soon as possible. Mayor Witmer explained that Inspection had been made of about two thirds of the business district but before any business is allowed to be opened an inspection of the fire walls must be made. On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by Penn and car~ tied, the Chair was authorized to appoint a Committee. to act as Assistant Field Inspectors and to work with the City Building Inspector. The following were appointed: Oo To Moore Thermon Means Wm. Roha-bacher Ball & Honer Wells & Bressler This committee is Jules Markel R.C. McMillan Adolph Schmidt W.H. Bomman L.R. Wilson V.J. Andersc~ Geo. Barrows E.A. Noe work under the direction of Mr. Preble and all inspection reports are to be turned in to the ~ailding Inspector,s Office and not given to the property owner. This request is made in order that it will not appear to the owner that the contractor inspector is seeking a Job. Mr. Markel made statement for contractors that each and everyone would serve as soon as needed and without any pay whatsoever. City Attorney Downing advised that it was proposed to adopt an emergency ordinance amending our present building 6ode along the lines as recommended by Mr. Pope of Santa Barbara. A portion of this ordinance was read whiah requires the installati,on of bond stone in the reconstruc- tion work and the erection of all new buildings. Mr. Pope explained that the idea of bond stone is to form a con- tinuous bond where load is borne on wall so as to stiffen the wall against lateral strain. ~In his inspection today he noticed any ntunber of walls which did not have suffi- cient stiffening to withstand load of falling roof. He pointed out in two instances buildings where bond stones had been included in the erection and that no damage had resulted to these buildings. Mr. Wells asked if this ordinance would be positive or would be flexi~le to fit conditions. Mr. Pope explained that bond stones should be required at bearing level of all buildings, however it would not be necessary to tear down entire fire wall to reach bearing level but in repair work bmxd stones should be placed in that portion of bulldln~ that it is necessary to rebuild. Mr. Winbigler asked if owners of buildings should await an official inspection before starting repairs. Mr. Preble recommended to Council that property owners be authorized to demolish all loose construction and during time of demolition inspection would be made and then owner would be advised as to what repairs should be made.