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January 9, 1968 On motion of Mr. Knight, the following resolution was adopted, without dissenting vote: "RESOLUTION REQUESTING FiE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS TO DO THE ENGINEERING AND CONSTRHETIDN WORK EOR A NEW BRIDGE OVER ~THE WESTERN BRANCH OF THE ELIZABETH RIVER. WHEREAS, the existing West Norfolk Bridge is incapable of carrying existing and projected traffic; and WHEREAS, the Virginia D~partment of Highways and the Southeastern Virginia Regional Planning Commission have adopted a Regional Highway Plan for the Southeastern Virginia Area; and WHEREAS, the said Regional Highway Plan calls for the construction of a high level bridge across the Western Branch-of the Elizabeth River in the vicinity of the existing West Norfolk Bridge. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth that the City of Portsmouth hereby requests the Virginia Department of Highways to begin the engineering work and the construction of a new high level bridge over the Western Branch of the Elizabeth River together with the necessary approaches thereto. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that limits of the proposed bridge are hereby determined to be as follows: The project shall have as its eastern terminus an approach road beginning approximately at the intersection of Douglas Avenue and Bayview Boulevard in the City of Portsmouth and as its western terminus beginning approximately at the intersection of the West Norfolk Road with the right of w~F of the Norfolk, Franklfn and Danville Railroad Company. The northern approach road located at the western terminus of the proposed bridge shall follow, wherever possible, the alignment of the proposed eastbound entrance ramp of the Western Freeway at approximately stations 350 to 345 as shown on pages 70-71 of Volume II of the Southeastern Virginia R~gional Planning Study prepared by Wilbur Smithand Associates. The ~roposed project limits are more particularly shown on that certain nlan prepared by the City of Portsmouth Department of Traffic Engineering, a copy of which is attached hereto~ identified as Addendum "A" and hereby made a ~art hereof." 68-7 - "I submit the attached resolution and recommend its adoption. This appoints viewers for the closing of a portion of Third Street, between Henry Street and anoint 92 feet south thereof. This closing has been requested by the Wesley Center, in order that they ~an enlarge their playground area adjacent to the Center. This closing has been approved by the Planning Commission." Motion of Mr. Knight to adopt the resolution. Substitute motion of Mr. King to adopt the resolution and that a traffic study of Third Street be made and submitted to the Council at the nex~ regular meeting, was adopted, without dissenting vote. 68-8 - "In our continuing efforts to more effectively enforce the Minimum Housing Code, we have selected our third area for systematic code enforcement. We have selected the Nigh Street non-residential corridor between Effingham Street and Hamilton Avenue, Where we will be seeking assistance from the Civic Leagues in the area, along with active participation on the part of the area residents. We have preapred maps of the area, showing its physical characteristics, assigning block numbers to facilitate the citizens participation and inspection routes for the housing inspectors. Attached hereto is m copy of the program map that is being presented to every dwelting unit within the areas to be inspected. I am advising the City Council of our intentions to begin this program in the High Street non-residential corridor in the interest of improvin~ public relations. This further includes an invitation to any group ~n the city to recuest a speaker from the city to discuss this program." On motion of Mr. Knight, received as information. 68-9 - "It is necessary that some remodeling be done to the Western Branch Fire Station. We must enlarge the sleeping quarters, dining facilities and bathroom facilities to accommodate the firemen stationed there. I recommend I be authorized to employ the firm of Yates, Boggs, Berkeley, and Service, Architects, to do the necessary design work for this remodeling." Motion of Mr. King to concur in the recommendation of the City Manager was adopted, without dissenting vote. 68-10 - "I submit the attached resolution and recommend its adoption. This authorizes the condemnation proceedings for necessary right-of-way for the London-Glasgow Street Expressway. This action is necessary as agreement cannot be reached with the property owner." On motion of Mr. Eastes, the following resolution was adopted, without dissenting vote: "A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY BY THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH UNDER EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 229 OF THE ACTS OF ASSE~{BLY OF 1966, SAID PROPERTY BEING NECESSARY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, WIDENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF STATE HIGHWAY ROUTE 58 FROM THE INTERSECTION OF AIRLINE BOULEVARD AND HIGH STREET TO THE INTERSECTION OF LONDON AND EFFINGHA~M STREETS. WHEREAS, in cooperation with the Federal and Mta~e governments, State Highway Route 5B is.being constructed, widened and improved from the intersection of Airline Boulevard and High Street to the intersection of London and Effingham Streets in the City of Portsmouth, Virginia; and WHEREAS, one of the obligations of the City of Portsmouth with respect to said project is the provision of the land necessary for the construction; and