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resolved to recommend closure of that portion of Chesapeake Avenue (formerly Charles Street) between what was formerly Fourth Avenue and Scott's Creek, (east side)~ A petition requesting this closure was submitted by Mrs. Jeanette B. Cross, 418 Jamestown Avenue. (Signed: J. Brewer Moore) Motion of Mr. Leafy to refer To the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance covering this s~reet closure was adopted, without dissenting vote. 62-190 - The City's financial report for the month of July, 1962, was presente~ and on motion, received as information. 62-191 - On motion, privilege of the floor was granted Attorney Willard Moody, who presented the following petition and spoke regarding the recent no=parking restrictions on ~igh Street; and asked that the signs be eliminated until they are found to be necessary: "We the undersigned taxpayers~ proper~y owners a~d business people of the City of Portsmouth,~ Virginia, do hereby protes, the drastic regulations which have just been ordered to eliminate parking on both sides of High Streem between the Belt Line Railroad crossing and Constitution Avenue (Sixth Avenue) and on Harbor Drive between County S~reet and High Street. This move is detrimental mo all of us located in the area affected, and in some cases will force the closing of business operations. Even the residential property owners will be unable ro secure services ~o their property. We feel sure the traffic can be handled'in a different manner so that this drastic ban on parking will not be necessary. We earnestly consider your help would be to the best interest of all concerned, and we pray for relief. (Signed: George Howell, Howell's Floral Shop, and many others.)" dissenting vote. Motion of Mr. Leary to refer 5o the nexi conference of Council was adopted, without On motion adjourned. City Clerk Approved - President