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October 24. 1972
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<br /> 72-451 - "I submit the attached ordinance and recommend it be placed on first reading.
<br />This repeals Section 38-§.1 of the City Code which deals with the carrying of loaded
<br />firearms in public places. Section 38-1.1 is a new section dealing with the brandishing
<br />of firearms or objects similar in appearance. It makes it unlawful to brandish such
<br />£irearms to reasonably induce fear in the mind of another. This also provides that
<br />a police officer will not be civilly liable in making an arrest under the provisions of
<br />the ordinance.
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<br /> Section 38-1 is amended to exempt law enforcement o£ficers from the.provisions of
<br />this section. It prohibits the discharge of firearms in the City. Sectzon 38-7 zs amended
<br />to include switchblade knives in the prohibition of the sale of weapons to minors.
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<br /> This is a part of the City Attorney's program of updating the City Code."
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance a~s
<br />approved on first reading, and by the following vote: ~
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<br /> '~N ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, 1961,
<br /> BY REPEALING SECTION 38-6.1 THEREOF; BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 38-1.1 PER-
<br /> TAINING TO THE BRANDISHING OR POINTING OF FIREARMS; AND BY AMENDING SECTIONS
<br /> 38-1 AND 38-7 THEREOF PERTAINING TO THE DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS AND THE SALE
<br /> OF WEAPONS TO MINORS."
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<br />Ayes: Early, Johnson, King, Smith, Wentz, Barnes
<br />Nays: Holley
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<br /> 72-452 - "I submit the attached ordinance
<br />This amends the City Code by repealing Section
<br />and S pertaining to trees and plants.
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<br />and recommend it be placed on first reading.
<br />36-9 and amending Sections 36-1, 2, 3, 4
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<br /> Section 36-9 dealing with persons pouring salt water or injurious chemicals on highways
<br />so as to damage trees has been eliminated. This has been included in Section 35-2. The
<br />Director of Public Works has been removed and theDirector of Parks inserted as having
<br />the responsibility of enforcement o£ this section o£ the Code.
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<br />and
<br />reading,
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<br />Specific trees that cannot be planted in public right-of-ways has been eliminated
<br />permission must be obtained from the Director of Parks to plant any tree or shrub.
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<br /> This is a part of the City Attorney's program of updating the City Code."
<br /> See letter below
<br /> On motion of Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Early, the following was approved on first
<br /> and by the following vote:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, 1961,
<br />BY REFEALING SECTION 36-9 THEREOF AND BY AMENDING SECTIONS 36'1, 36-2,
<br />3§-3, 36-4 AND 36-5 THEREOF PERTAINING TO TREES AND PLANTS."
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<br />Ayes: Early, Holley, Johnson, King, Smith, Wentz, Barnes
<br />Nays: None
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<br />* The following letter received from Mr. Louis H. Kef/er, 2022 Colorado AVenue was
<br />read:
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<br /> "It is respectfully requested that an ordinance on first reading to amend Chapter 36-1
<br />through 5, sub,oct Trees, of the City Code, Agenda number 722452 be deferred until the next
<br />City Council meeting.
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<br /> It appears that this ordinance was updated as a result of a meeting between City Manage
<br />Johnson, myself and several neighbors on Sept. 29, 1972. We are waiting for a reply from
<br />Mr. Johnson in answer to several suggestions pertaining to trees on city property we made
<br />at this meeting. He promised us an answer in thirty days.
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<br /> If there are any .questions~to be asked by any member of Council, or if there is any
<br />reason that this ordinance will not be delayed, I would like to speak before Council.'
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<br />Mr. Keller spo~e.
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<br /> 72-453 - "I submit the attached ordinance and recommend it be placed on first reading.
<br />This amends Section 29.1-214 of the City Code pertaining to the proper care of sanitary
<br />facilities.
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<br /> This is a technical amendment to include additional verbage for clarification. This
<br />is a part of the City Attorney's program of updating the City Code."
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<br /> On motion of Mr. King and seconded by Mr. Smith, the following ordinance was approved
<br />on first reading, and by the following vote:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 29.1-214 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTS[4OUTH,
<br />VIRGINIA, 196~', PERTAINING TO THE PROPER CARE OF SANITARY FACILITIES."
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<br />Ayes: Early, Holley, Johnson, King, Smith, Wentz, Barnes
<br />Nays: None
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