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Councilman Yamamoto stated that he remembered the location of the portrait having been discussed previously, and that Council had agreed that it would be placed in the lobby. Councilman Herrin stated that he certainly would not have known that the portrait was of Mr. Thornton. Councilman Patterson stated that Mr. Thornton had been with the City for over twenty years, that he was "Mr. Santa Ana" in many respects, and that he felt there was no better place for his portrait than in the lobby of City Hall; that he agreed with Mr. Herrin that the portrait did not do justice to Mr. Thornton; that he would llke to participate in another portrait and put it in the same spot; that Mr. Thornton had not asked for his portrait to be placed there; that he had not wanted it; but that it was his modesty and anonymity that had prevailed; that such an attitude was to be appreciated, however, Mr. Thornton should be recognized fQr his tremendous, dedicated service to the City. Regarding the dedication plaque, Councilman Patterson stated that he believed that another one should be placed outside; that most buildings have a corner- stone outside the building and that he had assumed that the new City Hall would also have one; that he would like to consider having it on the exterior of the building. (CA 77) Councilman Yamamoto stated that he had participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new lunchroom staffed by volunteer.s of the Childr'en's Home Society of California; that the establishment was called "The Lunchbox", that they were open from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon; that they served delicious sandwiches and salads, with all proceeds going to the Children's Home Society. (CA 9.4) Councilman Herrin suggested to all Council members that they carefully review the agreement regarding the Greenbelt Commission so that it could be voted on at the meeting of March 5, 1973, and that.if there were any questions, that he would be happy to answer them. (CA 145.1) RECESS · At 4:40 P.M.,: the meeting was recessed to Z:30 P.M., at, which time it was , reconvened with the following Council members present: Vernon S. Evans, J. Ogden Markel, Harry K. Yamamoto, Wade Herrin, and Mayor Lorin Grise~. Councilmen Patterson and Villa were absent. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, the Invocation was given by the Reverend Galal Gough, Of the First Methodist Church.. (CA 80.17) SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY The Mayor presented a plaque to Waldo Haug in · recognition of his, outstand- ing service to the City as a member and Chairman of the Planning Commission. (CA 78.1) Special recognition was given to three foreign exchange students participating in a program sponsored by the American Field Service. A Proclamation was presented to each:proclaiming them to be an "Honorary Citizen of the City of Santa Ana,) and each gave a brief summary of his impressions of life in the United States. CITY. COUNCIL MINUTES 59 FEBRUARY 20, 1973