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tioi Stout moved approval, seQOnded by Councilman Royer and carried. CHAMBER OF CODRMERCE BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE OPPOSE CONCRETE BENCHES. The Committee did not feel that the benches would tie in with their program of beautifing the city. The�t felt that debris would gather in corners and under the bench which would become unsightly in time. Councilman Jones was of the opinion that the benches were advisable and that the public � . . should have a place to sit �vhile waiting for a bus. This matter is now in the hands of the �rrr Planning Coriunission and the matter is placed on the Agenda until the Cozmnission has ren- dered their recommendation. MRS. A. IVERSON RE: PROPOSED ABANDONN�NT OF UNION CEMETERY. Mrs. A. Iverson of 206 Illinois "� Avenue Valle�o , , protested the proposed abandonment inasmuch as several of her ancestors � vuere buried there almost 100 years ago. Councilman Granger moved that the City Clerk check back on tha minutes and bring in the report of the present status of this matter. The mo- tion seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. No decision has been arrived at re- garding this matter and the committee consisting of Councilman Granger and Councilman Brit- schgi contemplate discussing the matter with plot owners to discover their feelings in the mat ter. VETERANS CO-ORDINATING COUNCIL RE: PROPOSED ABANDONDI�NT OF UNION CEMETERY. This letter is re- questing the Council to adivse the reasons and the purpose behind the abandonment-of the Union Cemetery. The feeling of this Co-ordinating Council was apparently very strong and the request made was the result of a meeting attended by representatives of all veterans organizationa. This letter was also turned over to the committee for consideration. ,,,�,. FRED HOFHEINZ RE: TAX BILL INGLUDING 27� DEEDED TO CITY FOR STREET OPENING. Assessor J. J. �.� Brophy states that while the property was properly assessed he recommended Mr. Hofheinz be given credit for an adjustment amounting to �6.08. Mr. Brophy also suggested that the City Attorneg ma.ke application to have city taxes cancelled on the city owned propertg. Councilman Royer moved approval, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried. COUNCILMAN GRANGER IN ANS�4'ER TO A QUESTION REGARDING THE 1!�'EED ABATEI►�NT PROGRAM was advised that the comraittee is now preparing to handle all disputed items. MR. FERRIS MILEu APPEARED TO REPORT THAT THE WAR MEMORIAL BUILDING COMMITTEE HAD bRET V1fITH THE ARCHITECT to consider a desirable location and unanimous choice had been the westerly end of Community Park between the swimming pool and Valota Road. Mr. Irving Gold who was pre- sent stated that the Park and Recreation Commission were in full accord with the selection of this location. Mr. Miles stated that the architect would be ready shortly to present plans to the Council, for the first two units, one consisting of ineeting rooms and the other � to cover the master plan including the main auditorium to be built when funds are available. 11w.r . Councilman Granger moved that the Council take the view point of the Park and Recreation Commission and the recommendation of the War Memorial Committee covering t he proposed location, seconded by Councilma.n Jones. �dotion carried. � �'"' COUNCILMAN ROYER MOVED ADJOURNMEATT, .seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. �r ADJOURNAREATT 10:10 P. M. (�`' /l,� RALP S. DOD . City Clerk