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November 12, 1974 Motion of Mr. Oast and seconded by Mr. Manager for his study and further report to was adopted by unanimous vote. 74-472 - On motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Oast, the following was adopted, and by the following vote: "A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE OPPOSITION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH TO CONTEMPLATED CHANGES IN THE DESIGN OF THE PROPOSED WEST NORFOLK BRIDGE. Barnes, that the matter be referred to City Council with cooperation of the City Attorney resolution WHEREAS, the ant-icipated expense of the proposed West Norfolk Bridge has caused the Virginia State Highway Department to seek ways to reduce the costs of said bridge; and ~EREAS, the Highway Department's alternative designs include certain plans to build a two-lane bridge instead of a four-lane bridge; and WHEREAS, the previous experience of Portsmouth with the Churchland Bridge indicates that a two-lane West Norfolk Bridge is certain to be inadequate and would be an imprudent investment of public funds; and WHEREAS, the proposed West Norfolk Bridge will be an integral part of an interstate highway system when it is constructed; and WHEREAS, the future industrial development of West Norfolk, which is of critical importance to the economic well-being of the City of Portsmouth, is contingent upon the construction of an adequate bridge to replace the existing structure. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that this council does express its firm support for the construction of a modern, four- lane high-level bridge over the Western Branch of the Elizabeth River to replace the existing West Norfolk Bridge. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this council strongly opposes any change in design plans which would adversely affect the quality of such bridge, and the council specifically rejects the concept of a two-lane bridge as being manifestly inadequate and constituting an unwise use of public funds. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed to transmit certified copies of this resolution to appropriate officials of the State and Federal Governments and to members of the General Assembly representing cities to be affected by proposed changes. The City Manager shall also undertake such other actions and negotiations as may be proper to implement the policy of council expressed in this resolution." Ayes: Barnes, Elliott, Holley, Oast, Davis Nays: None 74-475 On motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Holley, randum was referred to City Manager, and by unanimous vote: the following memo- "Memorandum to: Phin Horton, City Manager From: Richard J. Davis, Mayor It appears that if the ful, a strong position of leadership in that regard, If all municipal activities adopt conservation as a would be great. nation's attempt to conserve its resources is to be success- must be demonstrated by its cities. philosophy, the impact as a nation, Specifically, you are requested to ascertain: (1) If all traffic control lights were coordinated to activities. so, metals, in separate containers; if so, may the garbage are being recycled. eliminate "stop and start" (2) If a 45 mile per hour speed limit is the most economical gasoline speed; if have we adopted this limit in all possible safe zones. (3) If all city agencies are conserving waste paper for recycling. (4) If it would be feasible to make separate collections of paper, garbage and be used as fuel while the others Other councilmen may wish to enlarge this concept. presents one of our most demanding challenges." On motion of Mr. Elliott and seconded by Mr. Holley, the meeting adjourned at However, in my opinion, this City Clerk 9:20 p