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In Re Demolition & Reclaiming Brick. In Re Official Inspection In Re Bond Stone. In Re Business to Open Debris Removed. In Re Business to Open. In Re Cost of Bond Stone. In Re Santa Barbara Ordinance. In Re Fire Walls, etc. In Re Inquiry on · More E~hquakes. In Re Employment of Unemployed, In Re Insurance on IndepeNdent Labor. In Re Salvage 6f Debris. In Re Cost of Bond Stone. In Re- Btud2 of New Ordinance. Mr. Preble estimated that all of the main business distric of Santa Aha could be covered by the inspectors within two days. Mr. Graham suggested that building department be informed bf any proposed demolition also that old brick torn down be reclaimed by the owners and used in their reconstruction work. Mr. Sanford, Secretary of the Builders' Exchange, stated that the exchange recommended official inspection on all Jobs and are willing to cooperate to the fullest extent. Mr. Markel endohsed statement of Mr. Graham that bond stone should be placed at definite bearing place on building. Mr. Zerman asked if after debris was removed would it be possible to go ahead and do business. He was advised that all business would be opened in a short time - as soon as all dangerous debrbls and loose walls are removed and that would only be a matter of a few hours after the work started. In response to question of Mr. Tway, representing Business Men's Association, the Mayor advised that practically all business will be opened by Tuesday and some business will be opened tomorrow (Monday). In response to a question Mr. Graham advised that addi- tional cost for installation of bond stone.was only from five to eight per cent more than straight brick - and at any rate additional cost would not be more than l0 percent Mr. Downing read several sections from the Santa Barbara building ordinance with suggestion that they be included in our revised building code. Mr. McMillan advised that in many buildings erected before present building ordinance was in effect that 8" fire walls had been permitted, however, the present building code calls for 12" fire walls. Mr. Pope advised that 8" fire walls are not allowed in Santa Barbara and that the mini- mum height is 24" and maximum of 30". Fire walls are also eliminated wherever possible on the front of buildings in the business district and that sloping tile is preferred. He also advised that in some cases they allowed bond stone to be on same level as bottom of Joists. On all new worE, however, bond stone is required to go below bottom of Joists. Judge Tucker asked information from Santa Barbara repre- sentatives as to their opinion, from their experience, whether we might expect more severe earthquakes. He was advised that no more severe shocks should be anticipated in this part of the Country. Resident's were advised to take care of fallen chimneys as soon as possible. Judge Tucker suggested that the employ- ment of men to handle rehabilitation work should be taken care of through the Emergency Unemployment Relief Associa- tion which is now functioning, and. that local unemployed people should be given preference in the work. Mr. Willson in the audience brought out the fact that any- one who employed labor independently would be responsible for any injuries occurring to laborers in the course of their employment unless they carried compensation insurance Mr. Markel suggested that City handle clearing of debris from sidewalks. Mr. Hasenjaeger advised that debris, such as bricks, etc. really belonged to the property owners and in many cases would be salvaged by them and used in recon- struction work. Mr. HasenJaeger brought up question of finances, stating that he would not be willing to endorse an ordinance that would put a very great cost on the property owners in their ~reconstruction work, however if the requirement bf bond stone would not raise the cost to a great degree he would favor such installation. Mr. Wells suggested that more study be given proposed ordinance covering reconstruction work. The Mayor advised that further study would be given the proposals before passage of the ordinance. He also advised that he was declaring special holidays for Monda~ and Tuesd The meeting adjourned to Monday, March 13th, 1933 at l0 A.;~.i APPROVED: Cit Mayor of the of Santa Ana.