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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-12-23-57-Regular Meetingr-1 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY HELD DECEMBER 23, 1957 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting in the Council Chambers of the Downey City Hall at 7:30 p.m. on December 23rd,1957. Mayor Peavey presided. PRESENT: Councilmen: Temple, Dunnum, Peavey ABSENT : Councilmen: Stamps, Giddings It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed that the meeting be adjourned to the cafetorium. The City Council of the City of Downey reconvened in the cafetorium: PRESENT: Councilmen: Giddings, Temple, Dunnum, Peavey ABSENT: Councilman: Stamps ALSO PRESENT: Oren L. King, City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney Ray Lake, Director of Building & Safety Don Simpson, Assistant Engineer Ivan A. Robinson, Chief of Police Don Warren, Assistant Fire Chief Robert Vollmer, Adm. Assistant- Public Works LeRoy Starkey, Director of Finance Della Doyle, City Clerk The invocation was given by Reverend Ray F. Curtis, of the Assembly of God Church. Mayor Peavey declared the hearing on Zone Exception Case #22 open. Applicant: George Rawlins. C. J. Atkinson, 11815 Mitla Ethel A. Riggs, 7103 Luxor Suzie Harris, 7109 E. Luxor Roy Riggs, 7103 Luxor Mrs. C. J. Atkinson, 11815 Mitla Pete C. Garcis, 7032 Luxor Mrs. W. A. Perkins, 7126 Luxor spoke against the ruling of the Planning Commission to deny the Zone Exception to conduct agricultural uses in conjunction with a dairy,operation in zone R -1 at a location on the north side of Stewart and Gray Road between the westerly city boundary and the southerly prolongation of Mitla. A petition and pictures were received and filed. Mr. Joe McCandless, Rockview Dairy, 7011 Stewart & Gray Road E. W. Rawlins, 5959 So. Alameda Street, Los Angeles 54, owner of the property, made an appeal for the zone exception. The Mayor declared the hearing closed and the matter to be taken under submission. I--, Mayor Peavey then declared the hearing on Zone Exception Case #28 open. Applicant: Harry Beddoe Council Minutes 12/23/57 -1- Join Patak, 7949 Irwingrove Drive John Barr, 10408 Samoline Max Heine, 10324 Samoline Harold Schwarts, 10421 Samoline Irvin H. Wade, 7950 Irwingrove B. H. Light, 10308 Samoline Charles Bartlett, 7959 Irwingrove spoke in protest to the exception as given by the Planning Commission to es- tablish, operate and maintain a medical - dental office building at the south- west corner of Irwingrove and Paramount Boulevard. William Wilson, 10833 Downey (attorney for the applicant Harry Beddoe) William Brining, 10517 S. Myrtle Street C. B. Foreman, 10434 Paramount Ralph Lucci, 10502 Paramount Mrs. Ralph Lucci, 10502 Paramount E. G. Kosky, 2455 18th Street, Santa Monica (owner of property on Farm Street) spoke in behalf of the exception. Petitions were presented and filed. Mayor Peavey declared the hearing closed. Councilman Temple moved that the hearing be reopened and with no objections offered,it was so ordered. John Barr gave a rebuttal to the presentation offered in behalf of the exception. Mayor Peavey declared the hearing closed and the matter taken under sub- mission. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Peavey and passed by the following vote that the minutes of the meetings held on December 9th and 10th, 1957 be approved as presented. 4 AYES: Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Peavey 0 NOES: Councilmen: 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Stamps The City Clerk read the correspondence. A letter was read from the Downey Moat Association, Inc., requesting that the City Council authorize the payment of 50% of the pledge for the Rose Float at this time. RESOLUTION WS #33 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS OF THE ROSE FLOAT ASSOCIATION AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. ( #705 - $1,250.00) It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that Resolution WS X1`33 be adopted. 4 AYES: Councilmen: Dunnum, Giddings, Temple, Peavey 0 NOES: Councilmen: 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Stamps The following correspondence was read, received and ordered filed. �^ An announcement from the County Boundary Commission regarding Annexation No. 1 Lugo Park to the City of Lynwood. An acknowledgement from Senator Knowland of receipt of Resolution No. 172. An acknowledgement from John R. Quinn, County Assessor, of receipt of Resolution No. 184. An acknowledgement from John R. Quinn, County Assessor, of receipt of Ordinance No. 61. Congratulations from the City of Santa Fe Springs on the City's First Anniversary. Letter from Arthur W. Crawford regarding Bell Gardens. Council Minutes 12/23/57 -2- MTV Letter from Mrs. Melvin Taylor regarding pedestrial hazards on Imperial Boulevard. Letter from Downey East Junior High School regarding lewd literature. Thank you for the Resolution of Commendation from the Earl Warren Senior High School. Acknowledgement from the State Board of Equalization of the filing of Annexation #2. Commendations to the Fire Department from the Gallatin Medical Group and the General Telephone Co. - Division Manager. Letters of appreciation for the Open House from the 6th grade classes. Cards of commendation from Samuel M. Dudlext and John A. Nordbak. Announcement of Board of Directors, League of California Cities meeting January 2, 1958. Letter from the Sanitation Contractors requesting a study of the existing problems. ORDINANCE NO. 69. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING TO CHAPTER 5 OF ARTICLE VI A NEW PART RELATING TO PAWNBROKERS, SECONDHAND DEALERS, AUTO WRECKERS AND JUNK DEALERS. The ord uance was,viread bye tftle- only:. It. was­,moved by Councilman Temple, s..Qgondgdeiby Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Temple, Peavey 0 NO ,j &,t Council aenilk ,I ABSENT: Councilman: Stamps 1,t,.wee._moved,by Counciilmao Templae. season ide&.byzCotncilman- .,Pebvey,- -and ptact:by =t� following vote that Ordinance No. 69 be adopted. 4 6U &:,:daCounsilmen {. Eiddi$gai_DunnumitTemple,! Peavey- 0 NAESa .`Caunc lmem3 1 ABSENT: Councilmen: Stamps ORDINANCE NO. 70 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY A. ,_ _ AHENDING.TH&:DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADD(ENG T©: CHAPTER as' 2.5.ff THE ARTICLE VI A NEW PART RELATING TO DEALERS IN OLD GOLD, SILVER, PLATINUM OR OTHER PRECIOUS METAL OBJECTS. :;r The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived: ORtD, A CE ,) t 4 AYES: n. 04 to c lfi nGiI' Giddings,i' Dunniiin ,f'Tempfie;' ''PeavEy?)itt, 1, 0 NOES::, "'; Councillmen:'" C 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Stamps' It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the,following, -vote that Ordinance No. 70-.be adopted: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Temple, Peavey 0 NOES: Councilmen I AFB #$NT: Councilman: Stamps L 1 5. -. cc .� °i��ul.t. }- P aUi cr yraSS Cr is _E. a.ve i OFS- CouncWminut�s' 1`Z /23/57 `' "S -3- c'25` Vj C'T 0 r� ORDINANCE NO. 71 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING TO CHAPTER 5 OF ARTICLE VI A NEW PART TO BE DESIGNATED PART 5 AND RELATING TO PUBLIC BATHS AND MASSAGE PARLORS. The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Temple, Peavey 0 NOES: Councilmen: 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Stamps It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 71 be adopted: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Temple,Peavey 0 NOES: Councilmen: 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Stamps ORDINANCE NO. 72 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CRAFTER 8 TO ARTICLE II RELATING TO UNCLAIMED PROPERTY. The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Temple, Peavey 0 NOES: Councilmen: 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Stamps It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 72 be adopted: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Temple, Peavey 0 NOES: Councilmen: 1 ABSENT :Councilman: Stamps ORDINANCE NO. 73 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION TO BE DESIGNATED "SECTION 4120" AND RELATING TO LEWD PICTURES, PHOTOGRAPHS AND BOOKS. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Temple, Peavey 0 NOES: Councilmen: 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Stamps It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 73 be adopted: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Temple, Peavey 0 NOES: Councilmen: 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Stamps ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTIONS 4121 THROUGH 4124 RELATING TO RADIO RECEIVERS AND INTERFERENCE THEREWITH AND BROADCASTING. At the Attorney's request, Councilman Dunnum moved and Councilman Temple seconded that this Ordinance be held for further study. So ordered. Council Minutes 12/23/57 -4- ORDINANCE NO. 74 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Temple, Peavey 0 NOBS: Councilmen: 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Stamps It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that Ordinance No. 74 be adopted: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Temple, Peavey 0 NOES: Councilmen: 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Stamps ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 9102.1 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE. (Planning Resolutions 22, 23, 24, and 25) The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Temple, Peavey 0 NOES: Councilmen: 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Stamps It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that the said ordinance be introduced: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Temple, Peavey 0 NOES: Councilmen: 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Stamps ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTIONS 7212.1 AND 7212.3 OF THE D Y MUNI- CIPAL CODE, SAID SECTIONS RELATING TO SEWERS y,- -��4� The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Temple, Peavey 0 NOES: Councilmen: 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Stamps It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that said ordinance be introduced: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Temple, Peavey 0 NOES: Councilmen: 1 ABSENT: Councilman:. Stamps ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADDING SECTIONS 1202 THROUGH 1202.2 TO THE DOWNEY MUNI- CIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT. The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived: Council Minutes 12/23/57 -5- r F_EWWJ9_q 4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Temple, Peavey 0 NOES: Councilmen: 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Stamps It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that said ordinance be introduced: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Temple, Peavey 0 NOES: Councilmen: 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Stamps ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTIONS 4125 THROUGH 4126 RELATING TO WEARING OF UNI- FORMS OR BADGES, AND FALSE REPORTS. The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Temple, Peavey 0 NOES: Councilmen: 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Stamps It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that said ordinance be introduced: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Temple, Peavey 0 NOES: Councilmen: 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Stamps ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING TO CHAPTER 5 OF ARTICLE VI A NEW PART RELATING TO PRIVATE PATROLS. The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Gddings, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Temple, Peavey 0 NOES: Councilmen: 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Stamps It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that said ordinance be introduced: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Temple, Peavey 0 NOES: Councilmen: 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Stamps RESOLUTION NO. 186 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR OF MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION. The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Temple, Peavey 0 NOES: Councilmen: 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Stamps It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Giddings and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 186 be adopted: 4 AYES: Councilmen: 0 NOES: Councilmen: 1 ABSENT: Councilman; Giddings, Dunnum, Temple, Peavey Stamps Council Minutes 12/23/57 -6- 24, RESOLUTION NO. 187 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DESIGNATING CERTAIN STREETS AS THROUGH STREETS AND RE- QUIRING STOPS AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF CERTAIN STREETS. The resolution was read in full. It was moved by Councilman Temple,, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 187 be adopted: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Temple, Peavey 0 NOES: Councilmen: 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Stamps KESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF OTTO STREET, SAID PORTION LYING WESTERLY OF LA REINA. Councilman Temple moved that this Resolution be referred back for further study. So ordered. RESOLUTION NO. 188 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISHING PARKING LIMITS ON LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD. The resolution was read by title only. Councilman Dunnum moved, Coun- cilman Temple seconded, and it was passed by the following vote that further reading be waived: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Temple, Peavey 0 NOES: Councilmen: 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Stamps It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that Resolution No. 188 be adopted: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Temple, Peavey 0 NOES: Councilmen: 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Stamps ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 2103 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO COUNCILMANIC DISTRICTS. The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Temple, Peavey 0 NOES: Councilmen: 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Stamps It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that said ordinance be introduced: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Temple, Peavey 0 NOES: Councilmen: 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Stamps RESOLUTION WS #34 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. ( #638 - 673 thru 704 -- $21,619.24) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived: Council Minutes 12/23/57 -7- 4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Temple, Peavey 0 NOES: Councilmen: 1 ABSENT: Councilmen: Stamps It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that Resolution WS #34 be adopted: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Temple, Peavey 0 NOES: Councilmen: 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Stamps RESOLUTION NO. WS35 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. (Payroll - #1260 -1418 -- $32,831.62) The resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Temple,and passed by the following vote that further reading be waived: 4 AYES: Councilman: Giddings, Dunnum, Temple, Peavey 0 NOES: Councilmen: 1 ABSENT:Councilman: Stamps It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that Resolution WS 35 be adopted: 4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Temple, Peavey 0 NOES: Councilmen: 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Stamps It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Temple, and passed by the following vote that the Downey Livewire be declared the legal newspaper for the City of Downey inasmuch as it was ruled by the City Attorney to be the only qualifying publication within the city limits. 4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Temple, Peavey 0 NOES: Councilmen: 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Stamps The City Manager, Oren L. King, reported on the study of the Civic Center Committee and they recommended that authority be given to employ Varner and Jones, Architects, to make a study of a Civic Center building to be used jointly with the Downey Elementary School District and the Downey High School District and make recommendations. It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that authority be given to employ Varner and Jones to work with local architects to make recommendations upon a Civic Center. The cost is not to exceed $700.00 to be taken from the unappropriated budget surplus. 4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Temple, Peavey 0 NOES: Councilmen: 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Stamps Mr. King reported that there would be #23,000.00 refunded to the City from the disolution of the Garbage Disposal Districts. It was moved by Councilman Giddings, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that authority be given to install approximately 60 street intersection signals at an estimated cost of $1,500.00. 4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Temple, Peavey 0 NOES: Councilmen: 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Stamps Council Minutes 12/23/57 -8- P It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that the City Hall be closed at 12 :00 noon on December 24th, 1957. 4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Temple, Peavey 0 NOES: Councilmen: 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Stamps It was moved by Councilman Dunnum, seconded by Councilman Giddings, and passed by the following vote that in answer to the letter from the California Highway Patrol to the City Council requesting that the City stipulate the date that the City would assume responsibility of traffic control within the City limits that the following letter be written: "The City of Downey will assume responsibility for traffic control within the City's boundaries on July 1, 1958. There are three major highways passing through the City of Downey (State Highways 10, 19, and 101) and it is therefore requested that the State continue to service the traffic enforcement and investigation of these three (3) major highways." 4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Temple, Peavey 0 NOES: Councilmen: 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Stamps It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that authority be given for the Mayor to sign a lease for the parking lot on 2nd and New Street at the rate of $250.00 on the lst day of January and on the 1st day of July thereafter as long as the lease is in effect. 4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Temple, Peavey 0 NOES: Councilmen: 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Stamps It was moved by Councilman Temple, seconded by Councilman Dunnum, and passed by the following vote that the election supplies and services be awarded to Martin & Chapman. 4 AYES: Councilmen: Giddings, Dunnum, Temple, Peavey 0 NOES: Councilmen: 1 ABSENT: Councilman: Stamps Councilman Giddings requested that a letter of congratulations be written the High School Varsity Team on their outstanding season and the honor brought to the City in their championship of the year. Councilman Peavey recommended that the City Manager investigate the with- drawal from the Library District and make a report on the possibility of such. Councilman Peavey also requested that a study be made in connection with the withdrawal from the Sewer Maintenance District. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11 :15 p.m. i City Cle k Council Minutes 12/23/57 sm