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September 10, 1974 The Planning Commission has approved this application for closure smbmitted by Mrs. J. R. Austin, Mrs. C. C. Williams and Mr. Frank B. Baker, Jr. The appointed viewers have examined the street and submitted a report recommending closure, cop)- attached. The City Manager recommends-adoption of the ordinance." On motion of Mr. Early and seconded by Mr. Holley, the fo~Iowing ordinance ~as ap- proved on first reading by unanimous vote: "AN ORDINANCE CLOSING A PORTION OF AN ALLEY LOCATED WEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF LECKIE STREET AND PENINSULA AVENUE." 74-385 "Consideration of ordinance on first reading to amend Section 2-165 of the City Code pertaining to the Department of Public Safety. This section, as amended, clarifies and makes explicit the responsibilities and duties of the City Manager when he acts as Director of Public Safety. This section furth permits the City Mana~e~_to perform the executive and ministerial functions of the Depart menr of Public Safety by utilizing City resources presently at his disposal. Under the amendment, the City is still required to have a Department of Public Safety but it is not required to commit perso, n~e2~nd other r~onrces exclusively to that department." Motioniof Mr. Wentz and seconded by Mr. Elliott the following ordinance~to be de- ferred to the next meeting (September 17, 1974). The following request to speak received from George R. Walker, 1749 Spratley Street, was read: "Subject: The Agenda of the 10 September, 1974 Portsmouth City Council Meeting. Pusuant to Council Gag Rules 2-15.1 and 2-24 (1961 Code) it is requested that my name be placed on the agenda of the subject meeting to addr'ess the proposed Department of Public Safety Ordinance, Item 74-385 prior to Council action thereon." Mr. Walker spoke. The motion to defer:the ordinance was adopted by unanimous vote. "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, 1973, BY AMENDING SECTION 2-165 THEREOF PERTAINING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY." 74-386 expend $1,670 Terminal. "Consider.ation .of.a.resolution authorizing the Virginia Port Authority to for the construction and erection of an entrance sign at P6~smouth Marine This expenditure was requested by resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Virginia Port Authority at its regular meeting ora~the 15th bf May, 1974. This resolution is required by the Portsmouth Unification Agreement and the Port Authority's Coun~ll is requesting approval of the expenditure from the port revenues." On motion of Mr. Wentz and seconded by Mr. Elliott, the following resolution was adopted, and by the following vote: "A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE VIRGINIA PORT AUTIIORITY TO EXPEND FUNDS FROM SURPLUS REVENUE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AT THE PORTSMOUTH MARINE TERMINAL. WF~REAS, the ~Virginia Port Authority has requested authorization from Portsmouth City Council to expend funds for certain capital improvements to the Portsmouth Marine Terminal; and WHEREAS, the Virginia Port Authority is required by the Port Unification Agreement to obtain consent from City Council before making such expenditures; and YFHEREAS, the expenditures to be made will be funded from surplus revenue generated by the Portsmouth Marine Terminal; and WHEREAS, Portsmouth City Codncil after duly considering the contemplated improvement is of the opinion that such improvements are necessary and prudent investments. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that it approves the expenditure of One Thousand, Six Hundred Seventy and 00/100 ($1,670.) Dollars for the construction of an entrance sign at the Portsmouth Marine Terminal, as contemplated by Virginia Port Authority Resolution 74-13 of May 15, 1974." Ayes: Barnes, Early, Elliott, Oast, Wentz, Davis Nays: Holley 74-387 "On August 13, 1974, a preliminary report was made to the Council concerning ordinances which cover the operation of taxicabs within the City. At that time, I advised the Council that I would report again on this matter following completion of a staff study and meeting with cab owners. If the Council concurs in the recommendati( contained in this report, ordinance changes can be prepared by the City Attorney's office and placed on the agenda for the next Council meeting. ~s