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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-10-04 (6)Page #5 - Council Minutes - 10/4/71 The Mayor then introduced Mr. and Mrs. Robert Patterson, parents of Lt. Comr. James Kelly Patterson, who was shot down approximately 50 miles southwest of Hanoi on May 19, 1967, and has not appeared on any lists from Hanoi. He stressed the importance that any settlement in Vietnam include a full accounting of all men missing in action and taken prisoner of war. L Library Committee - Status of Talbert Avenue Councilman Shipley reported that the plans for the new library were proceeding satisfactorily. Councilman Matney asked the Director of Public Works if the status of Talbert Avenue as it pertains to the Central City Library location had been determined. The Director of Public Works informed Council that the city was con- ducting a phase restudy on the matter and would submit a report in the near future. NY Water Conservation Plan Councilman Shipley inquired if the City could institute a water sav- ings plan by requiring plumbing fixtures in new residences to have a 4 1/2 gallon water capacity in the toilet tanks rather than the 7 1/2 gallon capacity, which, he claimed, has proved to be unnecessary. He stated that savings could also be gained by placing a brick in the tank. Following discussion, this matter was referred to the Environmental Council with a request that their organization take every opportunity to inform the citizenry of this inexpensive water saving method. 20 Initiative Petition - Top of Pier Area On motion by Green, Council directed the Acting City Administrator to conduct a study on the effect which the initiative petition being circulated in the city pertaining to the Top of the Pier Plan will have on the bond financing of the library and civic center. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, Gibbs, Green, Matney, Coen, McCracken NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Report -Crossing Guard - Goldenwest Street and Palm Avenue The Director of Public Works informed Council that his office had completed a traffic study report concerning the need for a crossing guard at Palm Avenue and Goldenwest Street, and it was his recommen- dation that no guard be stationed at this location. He informed Council that the entire traffic study report would be presented at the Council meeting of October 18, 1971. o Report - Median Opening -iLSiberty Street & Beach Boulevard The Director of Public Works reported that within two or three weeks the left -turn median opening in Liberty Street and Beach Boulevard would be completed. RES. NO. 3370 - ADOPTED -SUSPENDS CONSTRUCTION PERMITS The Clerk presented Resolution No. 3370 for a reading by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SUS- PENDING THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING AND OTHER PERMITS FOR CERTAIN CON- STRUCTION IN STUDY AREAS B AND C." The City Clerk informed Council that they had been provided with the corrected copies of Resolution No. 3370. The City Attorney and Planning Director spoke regarding the various changes contained in Resolution No. 3370. Considerable Discussion was held by Council on the matter.