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of ~he agenda when distributed to the members of Council prior to the meeting: A~N ORDINANCE TO Ak[END AI~D REORDAIN SECTION 8-1,6 OF THE CODE OF T~IE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, 1951~ AS AMENDED, TO PROVIDE FOR THE BEGINNING OF THE FISCAL YEAR ON THE FIRST DAY OF JANUARY OF EACH YEAR FROMA~ND AFTER JANUARY 1, 1963." Motion of Mr. Walker to place said ordinance on first reading, as written, was lost, there being no second. 62-16 - The following letter from the Planning Director was read: "At its regular monthly meeting on January 5, 1962, the City Planning Com- mission received from the City Attorney in legal form~ a requested report oN how the Zoning Ordinance might be amended with respect to existing clubs amd lodges located in residentSal ar~as so zoned. It was resolved to recommend adoption of this Zoning Ordinance amendment to the City Council. Signed: J. Brewer Moore, Planning Director." On motion of Mr. Barnes, the following ordinance was approved on first reading, with- oat dissenting vote: ~'ANORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, 1961, BY ADDING TO SECTION 4-3 THEREOF A NEW SUBSECTION NUMBERED SECTION 4-3 (161.A), PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF USE PERMITS FOR OPEP~TION OF EXISTING LODGES, FRATERNAL AND SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN CERTAIN ZON- ING DISTRICTS." 62-17 - The following communication from West Side Civic League was read: "This league at m regular meeting voted no concur in a suggestion made by Mr. Barnes and Mr. Stewart of the Conm%unity Bus Company, during a recent conference with a committee from this league and as per letter [o this league dated January 11, 1962, in reference no the elimination of certain bus schedules on the Oregon Acres Bus. Since the people on this bus route are not using the buses during the hours that have been suggested for elimination, we feel also that these schedules should be eliminated~ The new Oregon Acres bus suggested schedule would be Monday through Friday with buses leaving Oregon Acres for down town at 5:55 A,M.; 6:35 A.M.; 7:15 A.M.; 7:55 A.M.; 8:35 A.M.; 9:15 A.M.; 2:50 P.M.; 3:35 P.M.; 4:15 P.M.; 4:55~ and 5:35 P.M. Buses leaving High and Crawford St. for Oregon Acres at ~{15 A.M.; 6:55 A.M.; 7:35 A.M.; 8:15 Aw . R-q~ A W · ~'15 P M ' 3:55 P,M : 4'35 P M ; 5'15 P M ; and 5:55 P.M. It has always been the practice of this league to meet with and discuss matters tha~ effects the people of our area or the City as a whole. We do appreciate the time and cooperation Cormnunity Bus Company ~has sho~wn %histeague and .others since operating buses in and outside of Portsmouth. By this type of ~9operation the Communit~ BusCompany ~as shown by worRs and deeds that they are willing to work wi~h the people As long as a Company maintains this practice it can not help but succeed. Signed: Louis H. Keffer, Corresponding Secretary.". Motion of Mr Barnes to acknowledge the letter and refer no the meeting of Council at which the change of.bus schedules will be discussed was adopted without dissenting vote. 62-18 - The following communication from J. R. Moody, 943 Hamilton Avenue, was read: "Having followed the Housing Program for quite some time, I am very much interested in its overall endeavors and future operation. I am particularly concerned about the distributions of allotted funds being of the greatest advantage to all concerned who are eligible for this program. Since the Federal government leaves the final say tO the local city offiniais and erganizations, I feel that it will be of utmost impo~nange no name m local inter-racial Advisory Committee ito work with the Portsmouth Redevelop- ment and Housing Authority. This would assure citizens that the program is carried out for the best interest of all the people. Signed: James R. Moody." Motion of Mr. Barnes to refer to a conference of the Council was adopted, without dis- setting vote. 62-19 - A request from Mrs. J. S. Brown, 724 Vermont Avenue, for refund in the amoun~ of $15.60 for 5 chickens (40 pounds at 39 cents per pound) destroyed by stray dogs, was presented. Motion of Mr. Barnes that the City Treasurer be requested no make the refund from funds in her hands from collection of Dog Taxes was adopted, without dissenting vote~ 62-20 - The followin~ communication frpm the ~imonsdale Parent-Teachers Association was read: 'The Simonsdale Parent-Teachers Association would like to urge the Portsmouth City Council to make use of the Norfolk County Juvenile Detention facilities until such a time as Portsmouth has proper facilities of their own available. Signed: June Choate, Corresponding Secretary." On motion of Mr. Leery, referred to conference of the Council on the subject, without dissenting vote: 62-21 - Motion of Mr. Barnes, that a resolution be prepared for adoption thanking the many physicians who contribute their services to indigent persons thrpugh th~ Welfare Department, was adopted by 62-22 - Motion of Mr. Smith that the Portsmouth Service League be thanked for their efforts toward the establishment of the Portsmouth Museumwas adopted bY unanimous vote. On motion adjourned. President. City Clerk.