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June 8th~ 1965 "Reorganization of the Southeastern Virginia Regional Planning Commission along lines recommended by the April 50, 1964, "TASK FORCE REPORT" (Approved by every elected governing body of the six-member agency) has progressed to the point of membership realignment. The Task Force reasonefl that city planning directors hinder regional planning by being called upon directly to pass judgment on ~rrk of other professional planners; that city planning directors occupy seats on the regional planning commission which might better be occupied by representative citizens; and that there is, in actuality and probability, no assurance of the expression at the regional planning commission of the views of city planning directors. At the SVRPC regular monthly meeting on May 27, 1965, the by-laws were amended in this respect to read as follows: SECTION1A. ADVISORY MEMBERS *The highest ranking ptann~ng employee of each participating 3urmsdzctlon, may be an Advisory ,Member of the Commission. Advisory Members shall be given not-ce of, and may attend and offer advice at all meetings of the Commission, but they shall not be entitled to vote, be counted for a determination of a quorum, nor have any other rights and duties of Members.' The City Planning ComMission, at its regular monthly meeting on June 1, 1965, resolved to recommend that Portsmouth City Council take advantage of this situation by declaring the Planning Director an Advisory Member of the Southeastern Virginia Regional Planning Commission and appointing in his place another citizen member to represent the City of Portsmouth." Motion of Mr. Barnes to refer to a conference was adopted, without dissenting vote. 65-160 - The following communication from Clorine D. Coates, Secregary of the Rollingwood Civic Club, was read: ~: ~"Our community is badly in need of curbs and gutters. We have only two streets in Rollin~r~ood icurbed (ChowRn Drive and ChippeWa Trail). These.were done while we were still residents of NoT/elk County. After five years of paying taxes.to the city, we feel that we are entitled to some indication of area improvement. We would appreciate information regarding your plans for accomplishing this essential project." Motion of Mr. Knight to refer to the City Manager for a report back to the City Council, was adopted, without dissenting vote. 65%161- The following letter from the Friendship Garden Committee was read: "The Friendship Garden Committee.wishes to express its appreciation and thanks for the bronze plaques provided for the Friendship Garden. These plaques have greatly enhanced the garden and contributors have been enthusiastic in their praise for them. It is gratifying to have the garden areas, which have developed from so much hard work and hard earned donations, to be identified in thi~ dignified manner. To date we have received and installed 25 plaques, including an honorary one to Dunedin, New Zealand. This was accomplished for the $100.00 appropriated last summer. It is estimated that a like number of plaques will be needed during the coming summer season, therefore,~it is requested that an additional appropriation of $100.00 be made to continue this project." Motion of Mr. Leery to refer to the Cit}, ~,~nager was adopted, without dissenting ~ote. 65-162 -"Herewith is a petition which I would like our Council to consider. If approved, I sugges~ that it be published in both our newspapers and cards printed and given when needed by our lady police to any who do not cooperate. PETITIQN The City Council of Portsmouth requests that ladies appearing on the streets of our city wear Conventional skirts and blouses and/or-dresses. beaches and other summer resorts. beauty parlors. personal is intended." That the wearing of shorts,.pedal push, rs and bikinies be reserved for our Also, that visible curlers be restricted to the home, back ya~ and Your cooperation is respectfully requested and you are assured that nothin1 The following letter was read concerning this matter: "Objection. The idea of passing an ordinance outlawing shorts and peddlepushers on the city streets is as absurd as the gentleman thinks the wearing of such items is. I'tl admit that women don~t look nice wearing shorts &n t~e downtown area but if they don't have anymore respect for themselves than that, then it is their business. This is America. Let's keep her FREE!" Motion of Mr. Leafy to refer to a conference of Council was adopted, without f dissenting vote.