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February 281~ 1978 78-77 - "Consideration of a motion recognizing the creation of the Portsmouth Criminal Justic~ Coordinating Council by the City Manager. 'The purpose of the Council is to provide a merchanism for coordination of services and exchange of information among the various member agencies and organizations~and te facilitate E~p~e~h~r~s~-e planning in the criminal justice system. The Coordinating Council will consist of the'Chief Administrator or Principal from the Circuit Court, Commonwealth's ~ttorney, Civil Defense/Communications, Grants, General District Court, Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court, Sheriff, and Social Services. The City Manager recommends adoption." Motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Elliott, to concur in the recommendation of the City Manager that the creation of the Portsmouth Criminal Justice Coordinating Council be recognized, and was adopted by unanimous vote. 78-49 "Consideration of an ordinance on first reading to appropriate $17,S00 from the Grants Fund to establish the position of Juvenile Programs Coordinator for the City of Portsmouth. This appropriation will provide the necessary funds to establish the position of Juvenile Programs Coodinator. It will be the duty of the coordinator to analyze, review, and maintain files on juvenile activities in Portsmouth (delinquent and non-delinquent) as well as State and national information. The person will assist any City agency, public or private, with statistical information, program implementation, ~olunteer placement, or any aid deemed necessary concerning programs for juveniles. This person will be responsible for committing youth serving agencies to delinquency prevention programs aha for coordinating the planning efforts of public and private agencies. The City Manager recommends adoption on first reading." (Deferred from the meeting of February 7, 1978) On motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Holley, the following ordinance was approved on fir§t reading, and by unanimous vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $17,500 FROM THE GRANTS FUND FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A JUVENILE PROGRAMS COORDINATOR FOR THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH." - NEW BUSINESS 78-79 Dr. Thomas J. presentation: 'The recent outbreak of violent crimes in Portsmouth even outrage, among the citizens of Portsmouth. The two murders in which the victims were apparently Powers, President of Kiwanis Club of Portsmouth, made the following has generated considerable concern, picked at random without provocation are particularly frightening. Some media coverage of reaction to these two crimes, along with another murder and other violent crimes which resulted in less severe damage to the victi~ does not focus on the important measures which can be taken to reduce crime and fear of crime. There are many groups, both professional and volunteer, which have devoted many hours and much effort in reducing crime and the fear of crime in Portsmouth. Among these are the Portsmouth Police Department, Community Action Incorporated, and the Chamber of Commerce. Numerous other organizations have active programs to achieve a more secure feeling of public safety in Portsmouth. Considerable progress has been made, particularly in some of the high crime areas. the most significant outcome of the recent tragedies caused by these violent crime, s Perhaps would be for citizens to become more involved in the public safety and crime prevention effort Portsmouth citizens can become involved to whatever extent they desire because of the excellent programs available to t~m. The Portsmouth Police Department's CRIME PREVENTION DIVISION (393-8359 or 393-8350) can answer questions as to the programs they have and also give you information on volunteer organizations that have active programs. Citizen participation ~n these programs has the potential of being the most dominant and constructive force in reducing the fear level of crime among Portsmouth citizens and make Portsmouth's public safety image as admirable as it All-America City image. You can volunteer to make this possible. The above position was unanimously endorsed by Kiwanis Club on February 15, 1978. Signed by Thomas Vice President.' the Board of Directors of the Portsmouth J. Powers, President and Harvey L. Sutton 78-80 GilbertW. Ronco, 13 W. Roberts Court, presented the following petition and spoke against the noise created by the big trucks serving the Bi~ Star Supermarkets; requesting that a wall be installed hack of the store: ,w~ +~ undersigned residents of the'City of Portsmouth, Virginia~, petition City Counci td take imme~iate.corre~ctive measures to'al-t~v~ate .~n_.U~es~.rabte and ~tp~rabl.~cp~d~t~on zn our neCghborhoods. Na~iy,'the B~Star Supermarkets 10c~ted at the following addresses: Sta~e~No.1001-D Store No.1006-D Store No.ll01-D Store No.1744-D 5760 Churchland Boulevard 5606 Portsmouth Boulevard 3816 George Washington Highway 3102 Airline Boulevard