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Z26 May l$, 1975 75-219 ~ U~en§~aS~¢~§n of an ordinance on first reading changing the name of Rapidan Street between Elmhurst Lane and 1-264 to AlexandeF Street. The City Planning Commission has recommended that Rapidan Street between Elmhurst Lane and 1-264 at Belmont Avenue be changed to Alexander Street. This change would honor the in- dividual after whom Alexander Street was named and eliminate the confusion growing out of the permanent void in Rapidan Street created by 1-264. No address change would b~einvolved in eli minating this segment of Rapidan Street. The City Manager recommends adoption on first reading." On motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Early, the following ordinance was approved on first reading, and by unanimous vote: "AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE NAME OF A STREET KNOWN AS RAPIDAN STREET BETWEENN ELMHURST LANE AND INTERSTATE 264 TO ALEXANDER STREET." 75-220 "Consideration of an ordinance on first reading to repeal Section 6½-66 of the City Code pertaining to cable television. The Federal Communications Commission has advised Cax Gable Television C~poration that rates be regulated or controlled exclusively by such commission. This section pertained to rates.for additional services and, therefore, must be stricken because of the City no longer having~jurisdiction to control rates. The City Manager recommends adoption on first reading." On motion of Mr. Early and seconded by Mr. Wentz, the following ordinance was approved on first reading, and by 5-1 (Davis-abstaining) vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL SECTION 6 1/2-66 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, 1973, AS AMENDED; PERTAINING TO CABLE TELEVISION RATES FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES.Y 75-221 "Consideration of an ordinance on first reading to amend Section 6½-28 of the City Code pertaining to allocation of channel uses. The Federal Communications Commission considers educational channels to be experimental and justification is necessary before they will increase the number of channels. It is recom- mended that the City's franchise be amended to include only one educatinal channel at this time. In the future, additional educational channels can be added by filing justification with the FCC. The City Manager recommends adoption o~ first reading." On motion of Mr. Wentz and seconded by Mr. Oas~, the following ordinance was approved on first reading, and by 5-1 (Davis-abstaining) vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, 1973, BY AMENDING SECTION 6 1/2-28 THEREOF; PERTAINING TO THE ALLOCATION OF CABLE TELE- VISION CHANNEL USES." 75-222 - "Consideration the Capital Improvement Fund Towne Conservation Project. of an ordinance on first reading to appropriate $94,300 from for drainage improvements to Court Street as part of %he Clde This appropriation will provide the necessary funds for the construction and the purchase -'6f'the~fef~forced concrete pipe for drainage improvements to Court Street as part of the Olde Towne Conservation Project. This project was included in the 1974-75 Capital Work Program. The City Manager recommends adoption on first reading." On motion of Mr. Oast and seconded by Mr. Wentz, the following ordinance was approved on first reading, and by unanimous vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPR~ATE $94,300 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR DRAINAGE ~MPROVEMENTS TO COURT STREET AS PART OF THE OLDE TOWNE CONSERVATION PROJECT." 75-223 "Consideration of a resolution authorizing the Virginia Port Authority to expend $10,600 from terminal revenues for their 1/3 share of the land use study. The Board of Commissioners of VPA requested authorization to expend funds as their portio of a land use study of the Pinners Point peninsula to e conducted by a professional consulting firm. A copy of the Virginia Port Authority projected cast flow is attached for your informa- tion. The City Manager recommends adoption of this resolution." On motion of Mr. Oast and seconded by Mr. Early, the following resolution was adopted, and by the following vote: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VIRGINIA PORT AUTHORITY TO EXPEND $10,6OO. FOR Tt~ AUTHORITY'S PORTION OF A LAND-USE STUDY OF THE PINNERS POINT PENINSULA TO CONDUCTED BY A PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING FIRM ENGAGED ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, PORTSMOUTH PORT AND INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION AND THE AUTHORITY. BE WHEREAS, the Virginia Port Authority request authorization from the Portsmouth City Council to expend Ten Thousand Six Hundred ($10,600.) Dollars as the Authority's portion of a land-use study of the Pinners Point Peninsula; and