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307 Sanuary 28, 1969 The Commission senses that you may wish to include some of i:ts membership among those named to the special Committee, or you may wish to instruct the group to work with a new Planning Commission suBcommltt e. You% sense of municipal directionin this vitalmatter is thus solicited bY the Plann~ng Commlss£on." Motion of Mr. Smirk to refer to conference was adopted, without dissenting ~ote. 69,55 - The following petition from residents of the 2800 block of Columbus Avenue was read: "We, the undersigned qualified voters, property owners and residents of the 28 hundred bloc~ of Columbus Avenue, which extnnds from Portsmouth Boulevard to the Deep Creek Boulevard, most respectfully request that action be taken at once to improve ~his street. The immediate conditions are: the lack of proper drainage, a ditch on each side of the street,~and the need for curbs and gutters. Because of the lack of proper dra~nag, water stands in large puddles in winter and summer, which becomes stagnant this causing a health problem. Your favorable consideration and action on this matter will afford the relief most needed in this 'section of the City at this time." [Signed Mrs. McPall C. Gourdine and others] Motion of Mr. Holley that the City Manager include this in the long-range curb and gutter program and that the petitioners be so advised, was adopted, without dis~nting vote. The City Manager advised that there are no funds available in the curb and gutter program at this time; therefore it could not be considered before July, but t~nporary action will be taken to improve the condition. 69-36 - ~ne following letter from Dr. Call.mn was read: "Although I have enjoyed both my previous tour of duty on the Redevelopment and Housing Authority and my most recent tenure on the Planning Commission, it has ~een more and more of a struggle to honor my respmnsibil- ities to the Planning Commission because of otber commitments. Since the period of my appointment is now at a recognizable end, please convey my desires to my friends on the City CoUncil to receive my resignation." Motion of Mr. Holley that the resignation he accepted with regret and that a letter be sent to Dr. Callaha~ thanking him for his services, was adopted~.without dissenting vote. 69-57 - ~ne following letter from Mrs. Mable D. Jackson, 1500 Richmond Avenue was read: "I read in the Virgininn Pilot paper Sunday that you are planning a meeting Tuesday night to consider rezoning certain residential sections. I have operated a Beauty Parlor at 617 Bffingham Street for a number of years, but was forced to close due to the fact that I had an i~valid husband. Since that time he has passed and I need to operate a beauty parlor as my only means of support. (Atl500 Richmond Ave.) I applied for license, but my request was refused. I h~you will reconsider this request at your meeting Tuesday night." Motion of Mr. Hastes that Mrs. Jackson be advised to make application for re-zoning through, the Planning Department, was adopted, without dissenting vote. 69-38 - Motion of Mr. Hastes that the City Attorney review the report of the Committee on Constitutional Changes and prepare a list of items which would affect the City of Portsmouth, for the Council's study; also that Mr. Cleaves Manning be informed that the City Attorney is studying the matter, was adopted, without dis- sent~ng vote. 69-39 - Motion of Mr. King that tribute be paid to Admiral Jotm ~. W. Cummings, retired, a respected and outstanding citizen of PortsmoRth, who has recently died, by adopting a resolution in his honor and me~o~y~ a copy to be sent to Mrs. Carrie Jackson, his.§iSter~ was adopted. Motion of Mr. Smith that a copy of the "Tribute to the Flag" written by Admiral Cummings, be displayed in Council Chamber, was adopted, without dissenting vote. On motion adjourned. APPROVED - City Clerk