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1964 MAY 25 CC MINX 1'711 E1 Segundo, .California May 25, 1964 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, was held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of said City on the above date. Prior to calling the meeting to order, those present joined in pledging allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, following which an invocation was given by Councilman Robert W. ,Frederick. The meeting was then called to order by Herman L. McGill, Mayor, the hour being 7: 00 0' clock p.m. ` ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, ,Nagel dnd Mayor McGill. Councilmen Absent: None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of, the City of E1 Segundo, California, held May 11, 1964, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel, said minutes be approved,as recorded. Motion carried. At this time, the hour being 7 :10 o'clock p.m., Mayor McGill de- clared a recess so that a hearing could be held before the Appeals Board on a request from Chemical Milling International Corporation for a variance of Building Code Section 5206(b) pertaining to the use of plastics in roof con- struction. ' At the hour of 7 :18 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened with the following Councilmen answering roll call: Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill. `WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following written communications received from persons, firms or corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were disposed of in the manner indicated: ' 1. METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT, Joseph Jenson, Chairman, transmitting a copy of resolution adopted by the Board of Directors approving the new water plan for the Pacific Southwest, Senate Bill 2760 introduced by Senator Kuchel. The City of Lakewood also transmitted a copy of its Resolution endorsing the Metropolitan Water District's stand. The Council concurring in the resolution of the Metropolitan Water District approving and 'endorsing the Pacific Southwest Project Act proposed by the Six Agency Committee representing the California users of Colorado River Water, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that Resolution No. 2085, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ENDORSING THE PACIFIC SOUTHWEST PRO- JECT ACT PROPOSED BY THE SIX AGENCY COM- MITTEE REPRESENTING THE CALIFORNIA USERS OF COLORADO RIVER WATER, which was read, be adopted'. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -1- X 1'712 2. MRS. MARION HOLQUIN, 503 E. Franklin Ave., commending Recreation Department personnel on the handling of the recent art show sponsored by the E1 Segundo Woman's Club. A copy of said letter having been furnished the Recreation Department, the communication was ordered filed. 3. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 586, granting a variance request to reduce size of garage spaces at 1007 E. -Grand Avenue. Ordered filed pending expiration of appeal period. 4. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 587, recommending proposed amendments to Chapter 34, Zoning, re turning radius, etc. The matter has been set for hearing before the City Council at its regular meeting to be held June 22, 1964. 5., MR. ROBERT E. BOLLINGER, JA., 2010 E. E1 Segundo Blvd., requesting renewal of license for a produce stand on E1 Segundo Boulevard easterly of Sepulveda Boulevard. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, the request be granted. Motion carried. 6. SURF LIFE SAVING ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, requesting Council to address a letter to Supervisor Burton` W. Chace requesting a feasibility study to determine the need of a `separate Beach Division. By general consent, this matter was referred to the City Manager for in- vestigation and report. 7. EL SEGUNDO JAYCEES, acknowledging it8 support of the proposed resolution to limit commission terms to eight years. Ordered filed. 8. RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION, Ernest C. Sights, Chairman, being a request for permission to use the Council Chamber for the regular meetings of the Recreation and Parks Commission. Motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded'by Councilman Frederick, that the above request be granted. Motion carried. 9. HARRY H. WEBER, Director of Finance, requesting permission to cancel Warrant #5159 in the amount of $442. 00 to Data Accessory Com- pany as the bursting machine proved unsatisfactory for our purpose. Motion made, by Councilman Frederick,' seconded by Councilman Kimport that Warrant #5159 in the amount of $442. 001 be cancelled. Motion carried. 10. CITY OF INGLEWOOD, requesting Council to indicate its decision regarding bed tax ordinance. By general consent, it was decided to notify the City of Inglewood that if Los Angeles passes a bed tax ordinance and other cities near El Segundo do likewise, we will, in the interest of cooperation and mutual support, immediately consider passing such an ordinance for our city. 11. DONALD L. WILKES, 421 W. Oak Ave., stating his views in support of William Waters of the Building Department. Ordered filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. MR. PHILLIP TALLUTO, 228 W. Maple, addressed the Council regarding buildings built before parking regulations were established; buildings on Richmond and Grand have no parking and there is no land available for parking, and further stated that all the available land has been bought by the City for public parking. Director of Building Safety, O'Bannon, stated that at thetpresent time, the Planning Commission is considering a plan to eliminate the parking requirements for buildings constructed prior to the adoption of the Zoning Ordinance in 1954. He stated that two public hearings on the matter would be necessary and'two to three` months would be required to amend the Zoning Ordinance, so that at the present time, the only alternative is to apply for a variance, which Mr. Talluto has done. Mr. Talluto was told that the Council would give further consideration to the matter when it was referred to them by the Planning Commission. 2. MR. FLOYD WALLACE, 218 Loma Vista St., addressed the Council stating that he felt nobody should object to paying any bed tax the YM X 1'713 City might levy. He stated that in his travels he has paid bead tax in many other cities. Mr. Wallace also welcomed the new members of the Council and'pledged his continued support for the good of the City. 3. W.A. Robinson, 619 Lomita, addressed the Council, asking that in their consideration of a bed tax that they consider the fact that the several new hotels in the Westchester area are presenting considerable competition to the E1 Segundo hotels and that any further taxes levied on these hotels would have a bearing on this situation. 4. CLYDE STEVENS, 841 Penn St., representing E1 Segundo Jaycees, addressed the Council to further stress the support by the Jaycees for the proposed resolution limiting the terms of commissioners to eight years. 5. GENE WRAY, 315 E. Oak Ave., addressed the Council to ask that they investigate a situation at 831 Penn St., where a swimming pool was, he felt, too accessible to small children. By general consent, the City Manager was asked to survey the surrounding cities as to their swimming pool ordinances. 6. MR. HAROLD WRAY, 802 Center Street, addressed the Council on the matter of speeding cars on Maple Avenue and Center Street, also noise through the night from motorcycles; that he considered the noise a public nuisance and that he felt something should be done about it. Mayor McGill stated the Police Department had been alerted to this danger. 7. MR. W.A. ROBINSON, 619 Lomita Street, addressed the Council with regard to the low- flying planes over the new Junior High School and the Imperial School. Councilman Frederick stated that the north /south runway is used very seldom, perhaps no more often than five days a year. Mayor McGill stated Mr. Nagel would be making a Noise Abatement report later in this meeting. 8. DR. JOHN MESCHUK, 811 California St., addressed the Council to state his opposition to a bed tax as he felt that instead of increasing revenue, this might decrease it as it would cause vacancies in the local hotels and dis- courage any future building of hotels. Dr. Meschuk further stated that the hiring of a Public Information Officer would accomplish nothing except an increase in expenditures but that he felt that the duties as set forth could be accomplished by the present personnel. 9. MR. JAMES* WITT, 1103 E. Acacia Ave., addreslsed the Council to express his support 'of the proposed resolution limiting the( terms of commissioners to eight years. ( REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ( PUBLIC INFORMATION CHAIRMAN McELHANEY, made reports as follows: 1. Made report of his trip to Guaymas, Mexico May 9 thru 11. The following were discussed with Mayor Martinez of Guaymas with Mr. Bill Poehling in attendance: a) The Kennedy Memorial Park is under construction in Guaymas and is planned for completion in one month. Guaymas has been corresponding with the State Department in Washington, D. C. regarding the donation of a bust of the late President Kennedy. Their latest information is that a bust would be given to Guaymas but no date has been set. Guaymas would be most interested in any help we might give in helping to acquire a bust to be made available before completion of the park. b) Mayor Martinez gave approval for adoption of the design of our Sister City letterhead for use by the U. S. affiliated group of Sister Cities. c) Mayor Martinez has no definite plans for a visit to E1 Segundo this summer. Dates apparently will be considered after the election of a new Mayor. It should be pointed out that the new Mayor would not take office until September. -3- X 1714 d) Mayor Martinez was pleased to learn that all California Schools will start teaching the Spanish language at the 6th Grade level. e) Mayor Martinez was also pleased to learn of the interest in Washington, D. C. concerning our respective Sister City Program. f) The fishing derby dates have been tentatively set for July 16, 17 and 18. Assurances were made from both sides that the interest and activity in the Sister City Program would continue. I assured Mayor Martinez on behalf of E1 Segundo that we would continue and hope to enlarge our plans regarding the Sister City program and he likewise assured me that he was quite certain the new Mayor of Guaymas would have similar feelings. 2. Reported as follows, on the Independent Cities Committee: It was unanimously resolved that the Independent Cities submit a request to the audit committee of the County Grand Jury to investigate the cost of services to contract cities that deal with the County for their services such as fire, police, parks and recreation, etc.. Since we are independent cities, through our taxes we are supporting these contract cities who are actually paying less than the going rate for these services. NOISE ABATEMENT CHAIRMAN NAGEL made reports as follows: 1. Requested the Council's approval of his appointments to, an AIRPORT NOISE ACTION COMMITTEE. He stated that the three prime aims of this committee at this time would be to eliminate the late -at -night engine runups without engine silencers and to require the airport to better monitor their flights to avoid early turnouts over the west-end of town and to avoid. helicopter flights over El Segundo under the altitude of 1000 ft. Each member of this committee will serve voluntarily for one year, to meet monthly or as necessary at the City Hall at 7: 00 p.m. The purpose will be to take necessary action to insure compatible operation of noise generating sources within the confines of Los Angeles International Airport or under the control of the airport. Mr. Nagel will act as coordinator of this activity and. will direct it as necessary. The following people are recommended to serve on this committee: a) Joe Adams b) Nellie Barmore c) Doris -Shepard d) Blanche Walker e) Tom Brady f) Mrs. Ernest Lyder g) James Smith h) Joan Tokar i) James Witt 422 E. Imperial Hwy. 224 W. Maple Ave. 1401 E. Walnut- Ave. 925 Virginia St. •631 Center St. 436 Loma Vista St. 752 Maryland St. 823 Maryland St. 1103 E. Acacia Ave. Motion made by Councilman Frederick,. seconded by Councilman McElhaney that the above appointments be approved. Motion carried. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that bids had been solicited for the purchase of two Police Patrol Vehicles -and were tabulated as follows: Hessell Chevrolet Escobar Ford Agency $3,026.48 2,259.98 Recommended that in view of the fact that the Escobar Ford Agency submitted the lowest bid, that a purchase order in this amount be issued to them. Motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the bid of'Escobar Ford Agency be accepted and a purchase order in the amount of $2, 259. 98 be issued to them. Motion carried by the following vote: -4- Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and 1'715 2. Reported that he has been investigating the matter of the petition received by the Council in March of 1964, requesting that the City devote some of the Imperial Strip to parking. Since the State is considering using all or a portion of this Strip for a freeway, the City is not in a position to make plans for the use of this property. City Manager Sailors recommended that he be authorized to so inform the signers of this petition. By general consent, the City Manager was requested to so inform the signers of this petition. 3. Recommended the employment of a qualified individual to serve in the capacity of Public Information Officer, the duties of this position to be as follow s: 1. To attend all Council and Commission meetings and prepare news releases for the newspapers covering this City. 2. To prepare and publish a bi- monthly report to the people on the activities of the City Government. 3. To prepare special feature stories on each department of the City to be released to the press periodically. 4. To perform such other administrative duties that might be assigned by the City Manager. From information obtained from other cities it was found that a salary of $650. 00 per month should be offered. A proposed budget was sub- mitted as follows: Salary $7,800.00 Quarterly reports 2,400.00 Office and Misc. Expense 1,800.00 $12,000.00 Dr. Leonard Murdy, Superintendent of.the E1 Segundo Unified School District had been contacted and stated that the district might be interested in sharing the services of our Public Information Officer, and that he would like to discuss this further after the fall opening of school. At this time, the following persons spoke in opposition to employing a Public Information Officer: Dexter Benson Russ Coleman Dr.John Meschuk Floyd Wallace Harold Wray 730 California St. 832 Lomita St. 811 California St. 218 Loma Vista St. 802 Center Street as well as Councilman Frederick. Mr. Marvin Johnson, 1213 E. Sycamore Ave. spoke in favor of delaying action.on the matter and Councilmen Nagel and McElhaney spoke in favor of employing a Public Information Officer. Mayor McGill then suggested that this problem be tabled for a period of- approximately one month in order to give the public an opportunity to express to their Council- men their views in this matter. Motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport the matter be tabled until the regular Council Meeting to be held July 13, 1964, or until there is a full council to consider the matter. Motion unanimously carried. 4. At the last regular Council Meeting, a.request had been received from the California Council of the Blind to solicit funds in the City of E1 Segundo; that an investigation had been made and it was recommended permission be granted to said Council of the Blind to make solicitation within this City from June 1 through August 31, 1964. Moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the above request be approved. Motion carried.., -5- X 1716 5. Due to a serious illness, it was requested that Jeannette Lyons, Supervising Records Clerk in the Police Department, be granted a 90 -day leave of absence without pay, effective May 28, 1964. Moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Frederick, Jeannette Lyons be granted a 90 -day leave of absence without pay, effective May 28, 1964, Motion carried. 6. Advised the Council that the contract with Philip Kelly, Legal Consultant to the Planning Commission, is due to expire June 3, 1964. In view of the fact that the City has recently acquired the services of a Planning Consultant with considerable experience, it was recommended that Mr. Kelly be placed on a month -to -month basis until such time as the Planning Commission feels they can release him. Moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that Philip Kelly, Legal Consultant to the Planning Commission be employed on a month -to -month basis. Motion carried. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Submitted copy of letter and a sketch received from the Los Angeles County Flood Control District describing the general alignment of facilities proposed to be constructed in connection with the District's West Coast Basin Barrier Project, and recommended that said program be ap- proved and that the Director of Public Works be authorized to relay to Mr. M.E. Salsbury, Chief Engineer of the Flood Control District any comments which the Council considers appropriate at this stage of the design. Moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that the general alignment of West' Coast Basin Barrier Project as sub- mitted, be approved, and that the Director of Public Works be authorized to so advise Mr. M.E. Salsbury, Chief Engineer of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Motion carried. , 2. Presented for the Council's consideration Change Order #4, in connection with the construction by James S. White of the Center Street Storm Drain, which change order would increase the amount of payment by the City by $488. 32 and extend the time of the contract fourteen days, and recommended said change order be approved. Moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that Change Order No. 4 as above set forth be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3, As previously requested, investigation had been made concerning traffic conditions at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and Richmond Street; that a 24 -hour traffic count was taken May .13 and 14 which showed vehicular traffic at this intersection as follows: Richmond Street 1, 497 -- Franklin Avenue 954, and it was recommended that stop .signs be installed at the east /west entrances to this intersection. After discussion, it, was moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the Traffic Authority, under provisions of Section 17.43 of the City Code deems the . action hereinafter referred to on its part, to be necessary; and WHEREAS,. this Council concurs in such view of said Traffic Authority; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo does hereby approve the erection of stop signs at East and West entrances at Richmond Street and Franklin Avenue. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilman Frederick; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Bids had been received for the reconstruction of safety fencing of the City's sump at the intersection of Valley Street and Holly Avenue as follows: Alcorn Fence Company $ 894.00 Southern California Fence Company 1,065.00 It -:aas recommended that this reconstruction be authorized and that the low bid of $894.00 for the work be accepted. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport, the reconstruction of safety fencing at the City's sump at the intersection of Valley Street and Holly Avenue be authorized and that the bid of Alcorn Fence Company in the amount of $894. 00 be accepted. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance amending Chapter 34 of the Code of the City of E1 Segundo, 1958, regarding front yard setbacks in R-3 zones, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, 1958, " BY AMENDING "CHAPTER 34" (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING LAW) WITH REGARD TO FRONT YARD SETBACKS. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further read- ing of Ordinance No. 619 was waived. Following motion by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council- man Nagel, Ordinance No. 619 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and X 1717 2. The matter of limiting terms of commissioners to two four -year terms was then considered. Councilman Frederick opposed the proposed res- olution for the following reasons: 1) He felt it would unnecessarily tie the hands of future Councilmen, because if Council practices what they preach in regard to this matter, they would n of be here to enforce it; 2) Our Parks and Recreation system is considered one of the finest in the country and many cities have written to our Recreation Department for some of their ideas. Members of this Commission are fine, dedicated people who have no ax to grind but simply want to do the best possible job for the commission; two of these people will be up for reappointment within the next year, but if this resolution passes, they will not be eligible; 3) he objected to the method suggested that organizations should endorse certain of their members whom they felt were qualified and applicahts` chosen from among them. He felt that before an appointment is due to expire, a notice should be run in the paper inviting any interested person to' apply. Councilman McElhaney then spoke on behalf of the proposed reso- lution. He stated that with a clear -cut policy, which a resolution would make more firm, more people in the community would have an expression on our appointed commissions; that we have seen two commissions with members on these commissions as long as seventeen years. Without this kind of clear -cut statement, people would lose interest in applying, feeling that the same thing could go on. He further stated that such a resolution would not tie the hands -7- X 1718 of this Council or of future Councils, should their feelings on the matter be different, but would tend to make it public so that the citizens could express their opinion as to the policy; that he felt the community needed to be represented from a wider base. Mayor McGill stated that he was not too happy with long appoint- ments; not too happy with re- election of Councilmen as it would help to get people back closer to people; that while he was not inffavor of the proposed resolution, he would like to be able to say to a commissioner after a term of office, that he had done a fine job but that it was felt that it was time someone took over the appointment and did their share; that this would seem to be a better approach than to set policy, in advance to where a commissioner would have to be removed. Councilman Nagel stated that he is in favor of limiting the terms of commissioners and even City Councilmen, but he did not wish to see it put in the form of a resolution at this time. Councilman Kimport pointed out that in private industry, one pays a premium for longevity of service as it is considered valuable. He felt that the first four -year term on any commission is considered training for the job -- the next four years is when a man becomes dedicated to it. Also, he pointed out that it is the duty of the City Council to review the job done by each commissioner as his term expires and it should then be decided whether or not to reappoint him, regardless of number of years served. For this reason, he did not feel that a resolution of this kind is necessary. Motion was then made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that the terms of commissioners be not limited to eight years. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilman McElhaney; Absent: Councilmen None. Mayor McGill announced the appointment of Mr. John McGregor to serve on the Recreation Commission for a four -year term, said term of office to expire May 14, 1968. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel, the appointment by Mayor McGill of Mr. John McGregor to serve a term of four years on the Recreation Com- mission, said appointment to expire May 14, 1968, be and the same is hereby ratified and confirmed. Motion carried. PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Warrants No. 5562 to 5769 inclusive: General Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 85,1 26.26 Water Operating Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - 55, 176.93 Library Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1,968.81 Special Gas Tax Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - 26.95 Pension Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4,563.33 Water Consumers Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - 53.80 Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 107.50 Parks & Recreation - - - - - - - - - - - - - 102, 487. 28 Traffic Safety - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 40,109/72 TOTAL - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $, 289, 620.59 Moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the demands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the respective funds covering the same. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Nagel, McElhaney, and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. M:11 X 1'719 NEW BUSINESS 1. Councilman Nagel announced that a testimonial dinner is to be held soon to honor the past members of the City Council. He commended the most recent members and moved that distinguished service certificates be presented to Mr. Baker, Mr. Swanson and Mr. Tandy in the name of the City. Seconded by Councilman McElhaney and unanimously carried. 2. Councilman Nagel advanced the idea of designating an area in the new Library addition as a display center for the artistic endeavors of the many E1 Segundoans whose talents were brought to the fore by the re- cent art show at the Recreation Center. He felt that the Library serves as the cultural center for the City at the present time and a week's display of each artist would make it possible to exhibit a great variety of the accepted art forms. This has been discussed informally with the Library personnel and they are in agreement. Mayor McGill then asked that this matter be held over until the next meeting when a committee can be set up to handle this. 3. Councilman McElhaney at this time asked that the Council be given a report from the Planning Commission on the status of the study of rezoning Sepulveda Boulevard. 4. Councilman McElhaney asked for a report from the City as to whether or not Library Park had ever been dedicated. He felt it was im- portant to have this park dedicated so there could never be any danger of the School District acquiring this land through condemnation but any acquisition of dedicated land would have to be done through the vote of the people. 5. Councilman McElhaney proposed a suspension of financial support by the City for the Chamber of Commerce, as he did not feel that the City was getting the service from the Chamber that it was paying for. This sus- pension would be in effect until such time as the Chamber could demonstrate what they intend to do with any money they might receive from the City in the future. Motion was then made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the Chamber of Commerce be notified that the Contract with the Chamber is cancelled, effective July 1, 1964. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilman Frederick; Absent: Councilmen None. 6. Councilman McElhaney read a letter from St. Anthony's Parish Council of Catholic Women protesting the display and sale of morally ob- jectionable literature. The consensus of opinion was that, since Council is not in a position to censor this material, it falls to the merchants themselves to censor their shelves and see to it that no such literature is displayed there. Mayor McGill stated that the League of California Cities has a committee in Sacramento at the present time studying this problem. 7. Councilman McElhaney read a letter from Ladera Heights Civic Association concerning the controversy over the Fox Hills area. The letter stated that a final hearing by the new Local Agency Formation Com- mission of a petition for the Culver City annexation of this property is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, 1964 in the County Board of Supervisors Hearing Room at 500 W. Temple Street, Los Angeles. At that time, the decision would be made as to whether Fox Hills remains as a recreation area or whether it will be annexed by Culver City. Dr. McElhaney stated his view that Fox Hills is a sorely needed re- creational area and urged any interested persons to write or wire Mr. Gordon Nesvig, Secretary of the Board of Supervisors, stating their protests. 560E x 1720 Councilman McElhaney then made a motion that the Council go on record as supporting the Ladera Heights Civic Association stand in this matter. Motion seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried. No other business to come before the'Council at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport that the meeting be adjourned, the hour of adjournment being 10:00 oIclock p. M. APPROVED: Mayor -10- Respectfully submitted, 12�-Z�4i� �*(. 64xez'�� City Clerk