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Session 587, Minutes January 18, 1960 Page 4 space for off-street parking to the rear of the building or in the garage of the basement, and that they would comply with the City's ordinance in this connection. At the request of Councilman Lahrmann, Mr. Portman said he would submit a copy of University Park No. 2 Subdivision Trust Indenture to r~mmbers of the Council as early as possible. Mayor Kaufman asked whether any other mer4~ber of the public desired to be heard on this matter, to which there was no response. The Mayor stated that the Council will reach a determination on this matter in due time, and he declared the public hearing concluded at 8:24 o'clock P.M. USE OF VOTING MACHINES: l~ayor Kaufman reviewed agenda item number 8, which was a report from the Director of Law concerning the City's right to use voting machines at the municipal election to be held on April 5, 1960. The Mayor quoted Section 70 of the City Charter~ and stated that apparently the State laws do not autkorize the use of voting machines until such time as the City has ap- proval by the citizens of University City. Mayor Kaufman stated that per- haps this matter should be placed as a specific issue at the next municipal election. Councilman Baris moved that an appropriate ordinance be prepared in order that this issue may be submitted to the electors at the next municipal election. Motion seconded by Councilman Tandler. Discussion followed. Councilman Stake called for the question. Upon vote, the motion was unani- mously carried. ~'~EKLY FIRE DEPARTMENT ?~PORTi' The Fire Department report for the week of January 10, 1960 to 3anuary 17, 19~0~ was received and ordered filed. WEEICLY POLICE DEPARTME1]T P~PORT: The Police Department report for the week of January 10, 1960, to January 16, 1960, was received and ordered filed. PERSOIR~EL DEPARTMENT REPORT: The Personnel Department report as of December 31, 1959 and as of January 15, 1960, was received and ordered filed. PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED) - BILL NO. 5788, DEFINING AND PROHIBITING DIS- CRIMINATORY PRACTICES IN PLACES OF PUBLIC ACCO~'~4ODATION: Mayor Kaufman stated that a public hearing was held by the Council last week concerning Bill No. 5788 (Defining and Prohibiting Discriminatory Practices in Places of Public Accommodation), however, the public hearing was continued to this evening due to the fact that many people were turned away because of the large attendance. The Mayor said that this matter will again be continued until such time as everyone has had an opportunity to be heard. }{ayor Kaufman announced that the public hearing is now open. Mr. Robert Sorensen, 6640 Kingsbury, asked to be recognized, which request was granted. llr. Sorensen stated he represents a number of business men in University City who are opposed to Bill Ho. 5788, and he filed with the City Clerk