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together officials of the school to try to resolve the prob- lems of harassment not being reported to the Police Depart- ment or school officials. Councilman Griset's motion, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, that crossing guards be placed at Raitt and Edinger and at Center and Edinger for a period of three months to see if the parents can develop a patrol between Raitt and Center, was carried, with dissenting vote by Councilman Markel. (CA 47; CA 18.5; CA 38) ORAL COMMUNICATION Mr. Park Chapman, 443-1/2 TAXICAB OPERATIONS South Birch Street, a taxicab driver speaking only for himself, stated that his understanding is that the City has issued 50 taxicab permits 38 to Yellow and 12 to Blue and White; that there is a letter prominently displayed in the Yellow Cab Drivers' Room signed by the City Attorney that states that taxicabs parking illegally will be impounded. He added that his observation during the last 60 days shows there are 49 different and separate taxicabs operated by Blue and White in the City of Santa Ana, 14 with permits and no others - a ratio of about three to one. He requested Council take appropriate action to curb the illegal taxicab operations within the City in accordance with the ordinance, or to repeal the ordinance. Councilman Yamamoto's motion, seconded by Councilman Ward, to refer to Staff and report back to Council hopefully by the next Council meeting was carried unanimously. (CA 26) ORAL COMMUNICATION Councilman Evans inquired PORNOGRAPHY of the City Attorney if he ever heard of the National Legal Data Center. He presented a newspaper clipping from the Los Angeles Times describing the Data Center's expertise and assistance in drafting or writing ordinances. He added that the article also stated that they have answers on how to control pornography and assistance is free. Councilman Evans' motion to refer the article to Staff, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, carried unanimously. (CA 153) GREENBELT COMMISSION Greenbelt Commission. Councilman Ward stated that he wished to with- draw his letter of resignation from the Councilman Evans' motion, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto to accept the withdrawal of Councilman Ward's letter of resigna- tion from the Greenbelt Commission carried unanimously. (CA 145.1) RECESS Council recessed into Executive Session at 9:00 P.M. to interview for Boards and Commis- sions. At 10:35 Council reconvened and all Councilmen except Councilman Markel were present. Councilman Markel departed the Executive Session at 10:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 393 OCTOBER 14, 1974