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372 September 10, 1974 Cox Cable of portsmouth, Inc. agrees that it shall for the full term of this agreement at all times fulfill its obligation to develop, design, construct, operate and maintain a cable television communications system-in a manner con- sistent with public interest, convenience and necessity; and consistent with all local, federal and sgate laws and regulations." Motion of Mr. Wentz and seconded by Mr. Early, to "regulations" in paragraph 4; include "the obligations shall also include all r6sponsibilities undertaken in adopted as amended by the following vote: approve the agreement and after of Cox Cable of Portsmouth, Inc. its bid of April 10, 1974", to be Ayes: Early, Elliott, Oast, Wentz Nays: None Abstaining: Barnes, Holley, Davis NEW BUS[NESS 74-391 The following report received from William D. Beard, Chairman, Planning ~ommission, was presented: "Mounting complexity of urban government is evidenced in experience of this lay citizen advisory board. Inflation dictates cutback, while increased public awareness and civic participation contribute to a clamor for improved facilities, services and environment. An urban highway must be assessed as a transportation corridor having measurable impacts upon adjacent land use. Local goals are commended but often clouded hY conflictJ_mg National and State standards. Seemingly local problems become regional iss as Hampton Roads communities coalesce. The Commonwealth lacks a consistent police for municipal definition in its metropolitan areas where Virginia growth is surging around the State's historic core cities. To cope with such change, new management mechanisms an( procedures must be perfected. Our Commission acknowledges this need and pledges its con4 t&nued sup~grt for imprgvements in our municipal planning ca~abitities. On the cover and in Paragraph B is outlined Office of City Planning contributions to program budgeting and management by objectives. We support the City Manager in this regard and recognzze his generosity in reacting to related budget requests. Our work is affected by resources available. The_American Society of Planning Officials PAS ~299 Report of February lists municipal contributions per capita for the Cities of Metropolita] Hampton Roads: Chesapeake, $1.19; Hampton, $1.17; Newport News, ~'1.41; Norfolk, ~1.02; Portsmouth, 80{; Virginia Beach, $1.35. Our projected program would exceed one dollar per capita. In our 29th year, the Commission was strengthened by~ appointment of its first female member. We paused in January to welcome her and to bid farewell to W, T. Goode whose 20 years of service was recognized in May by the Virginia Citizens Planning Association. Thi citation is included in this report to serve as an example of civic leadership at a time when our Nation needs local leaders willing to make the necessary sacrifices." Motion of Mr. Holley and seconded by Mr. Wentz, to receive the report as information was adopted by unanimous vote. 74-392 - The following request to speak received from the Cradock Pro~e.r%y~nmr$' Assn., was read: "At ~he regularly scheduled meeting of the Cradock Property O~ners' Association, held on September 3rd, it was voted that a letter be sent to you requesting permission for Mrs. Gall Kettlewell to speak on behalf of our Association for the purpose of proposin the establishment of a Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Advisory Council." Mrs. Gail Kettlewell spoke. Motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr..Oast-that consideration of the appointment of members of Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Advisory Council be referred to con- ference by the first of October; also the City Clerk obtain and furnish all related correspondence and list of persons recommended to serve on the Advisory Council, was adopted by unanimou~ vote. 74-393 - Motinn of Mr. Wentz and seconded by. Mr. Barnes, to go into the election of a member to the Craney Island Study Commission, was adopted by unanimous vo~e. Mr. Early nominated Will M. Quinn, Jr. Motion of Mr. Wentz and seconded by Mr. Holley, to close was elected as a member to the Craney Island Study Commission, who resigned, was adopted by unanimous vote. nominations and Mr. Quinn replacing Evelyn H. Gift, an of: 74-394 executive Motion of Mr. Elliott and seconded by Mr~ Wentz, that the Council meet in session prior to the next regularly scheduled Council meeting for the purpose