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,J&pu~rv 25 '~ 73-6 The following ordinance, approved at last meeting, was taken up and read: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $9600.00 FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAl IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR ALTERATIONS TO THE JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT OFFICES, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND THE WESTERN WALL OF THE COMMUNITY PLANNING MANAGE~ MENT ROOM." On mo~ion of Mr. Smith and seccnded by Mr. Johnson, the ordinance was adopted, and by the follewing vote: Ayes: Early, Holley, Johnson, King, Smith, Wentz, Barnes Nays: None 73-7 The following ordinance, approved at last meeting, was taken up and read: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $24,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF FURNITURE FOR THE RENOVATED SOCIAL SERVICES HEAD- QUARTERS AT 700 N@RTH STREET." On motion of Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Johnson, the ordinance was adopted, and by the following vote: Ayes: Early, Holley, Johnson, King, Smith, Wentz, Barnes Nays: None NEW BUSINESS 73~36 - The loll'owing letter received fr6m William D. Beard, Chairman, Planning Com- mission, was read: "During the last two (2) sessions of our Virginia General Assembly, we have supported legislation to create a "METROPOLITANz~CORE AREAS STUDY COMMISSION". Delegate William P. Robinson from the City of Norfolk has again introduced a bill which would accomplish this objective. Portsmouth is deeply involved in its role as our Governor's urban research labo~ ratory. The City Planning Commission hopes that this legislation will be passed and trusts that our City Council will again endorse the proposal which is designated as House Bill No. 185." Motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Smith, to be referred to a conference, was adopted by unanimous vote. 73-37 - The following letter receiv4d from Mrs. Joyce Winston, President, Southside Neighborhood Assembly, was read: "The Southside Neighborhood Assembly is very much concerned in the welfare of Southside and its residents. We have been considering the usage of revenue sharing funds in this particular area; and how they may be utilized. We are most concerned that a portion of revenue sharing be used for two specific p~rposes, namely : (1) a Neighborhood Facility similar to the one on Elm Avenue; (2) a swimming pool to accommodate the children within this particular area dur- ing the summer months or whenever necessary. Certainly, there is a drastic need for the two things named above. We hope that you will give them your full consideration and support. Motion of~M~r..Holley and secan~ed by Mr. Smith, the matter b~ referred to the Municipal Finance Commissio~ and Mrs. Winsto~ to be advised as to their recommendation, was adopted unanimously. 73-38 Street: The following request to speak was received from George R. Walker, 1749 Spratley "It is requested that my name be placed upon the agenda of the 23 January, 1973, meeting of City Council immediately prior to Council's consideration of Item 73-20, the 1968 Hattcns- ville Study which was removed from the table last meeting, and to address that issue if the abovesaid study has not bee~ received from the PRHA at that time." Mr. Walker spoke. (See Exhibit 73-38) Motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Smith, to be received as information was adopted unanimously. ' 73-39 The following letter received from Richard tvins, Chairman, Portsmouth Parking Authority, was read: "It is respectfully requested that the City Council arrange a meeting as soon as possibl to meet with the Portsmouth Parking Authority. The members of the Portsmouth Parking Authority would like to discuss the financing of parking decks to be located on Edinburgh Square parking lot on County Street behind Leggett' Department Store. ' It would be appreciate if City Council would consider the operation of on-street parkingI be a part of the operation of the Portsmouth Parking Authority. If this can be accomp~ished,l the Parking Authority would have jurisdiction over all parking meters and parking lots in theI