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Councilman Yamamoto stated that it should either be found or replaced. Councilman Markel stated that the other four plaques were at Bowers Museum, however, were not being displayed. Councilman Garthe stated his opinion that the Glenn L. Martin plaque should be returned to its original site at Old City Hall, because that was the site of the Martin garage where his first airplane had been built, and that none of the other plaques had the same significance; and that negotiations should begin with Banco del Pueblo for permission to return the plaque to that site. Council unanimously concurred. Councilman Markel stated that the old City Hall marble cornerstone built in 1903 was also in the museum and that he believed that was where it should be. Mayor Patterson suggested that the Building Erection plaque also be returned to the Old City Hall site. Councilman Garthe suggested that the Native Sons plaque be placed in the new time capsule. The Clerk reported that a report would be coming to the City Council on November 5, 1973, from the Cultural Heritage Evalua- tion Committee concerning the proposed contents of the new time capsule. WAFFLE HOUSE During the discussion of the bronze plaques, Council- man Griset brought up the impending destruction of the Waffle House located at 7th and Bush, due to a street widening, and suggested that Council initiate a private fund to save the 1888 residence by purchasing a lot next to Bowers Museum, moving the residence onto the lot, restoring it, and displaying it as a part of the Museum; that the old home was irreplaceable, and that it was conceivable that enough individual donations could be received to move it. Councilman Markel stated that he was not in favor of spending any amount of City funds for the project; that he believed that pri- vate organizations within the community could accomplish the same thing. Councilman Griset concurred regarding the private organizations, and stated that a Public Relations person could be hired to contact the various local community organizations to seek their help. The Planning Director stated that he had received a copy of a letter that Mrs. Weston Walker, Secretary of LISA (Let's Improve Santa Ana) had sent to Home Savings and Loan, the property owners, in an effort to save the home. The Cultural Heritage Committee and the administrative staff were requested to submit reports to Council in December regarding the final disposition of the plaques, in accordance with Council's suggestions and the possibilities of saving the Waffle House. (Referral No. 15 to be retained on Council Referral List, with report due in December, 1973.) SUMMARY OF COUNCIL REFERRALS (CONTINUED) REFERRAL NO. 33 AND 67 - PARKING METERS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 366 OCTOBER 15, 1973