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110 Fire Chief then commented on what is being done locally in preparation against a similar disaster , with limited manpower and communications . Civilian Defense and Operation Plan is almost complete and he felt City was in a fairly good position . He described the efforts and training involved , including the use of an Office of Emergency Service engine for purpose of training Auxiliary CD Fire Fighters , and preparations for emergency communications , such as use of mobile units and amateur radio operators . He spoke highly of the Los Angeles Fire Department , from the standpoint of their operations , as well as courtesies extended during the inspection trip , and thanked the Council for the opportunity . Councilman Henderson reviewed the formation by Senate Resolution of Joint Committee on Seismic Safety in 1969 , and five advisory groups which had been set up under that Committee . The group to which she had been appointed was the Governmental Organization and Performance Committee . She enumerated several pending legislative bills the Advisory Groups were concerned with , relating to seismic safety, and indicated that at a later time , Council would be asked to consider and support certain legislation . She described some of the areas of concern relating to improved safety standards . She also commented on her inspection trip to Los Angeles earthquake area with this group . ( Copy of report to be submitted to Council . ) Mayor Bury advised that the next agenda item to be taken up would be Communica- tions , in the interest of persons present . COMMUNICATIONS : 1 . Daniel R . Allen , Executive Director , Community Education Center , requesting inclusion in City budget , F . Y . 1971-1972 , of $1 , 000 grant to the Center . Recommendation was to refer the item for consideration during Budget Study Sessions . 3 . Mid-Peninsula Cab Co . , Inc . , 450 Howland Ave . , requesting that Ordinance relating to schedule of rates for taxicabs be changed to coincide with City employees ' cost of living increase or decrease . Mayor Bury asked that this be referred to the Transportation Committee for recommendation . Councilman Henderson moved to accept communications items 1 and 3 and recommenda- tions , seconded by Councilman Williams and carried . ( MINUTE ORDER #71-67-A ) 2 . Clifford M . Boxley , Director, " PROBE " Community Center , 2615 Fair Oaks Avenue , requesting a place on Council agenda of April 19th . ( Mr . Boxley had been notified this would be a communications item for Council ' s consideration . )