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February 8. 2005 - Councilwoman Marlene W. Randall appointed as Liaison to the City's division of Streets and Roads. - Councilwoman Elizabeth M. Psi mas appointed as Liaison to the Department of Community Relations and Leisure Services and the Department of Communications. '" Mayor Holley announced his tour with the City Manager to assess the streets of the City. 05 - 64 - Report on Pending Items There were no pending items. 05 - 65 - Non-Agenda Speakers 1. Helen Person, 600 Rutter Street, Apt. B, spoke in opposition to the proposed Portside program, and supported return to the full Portside facility and programming. 2. Sharon Hoffler, 5763 Rivermill Circle, spoke on crime in Churchland especially in Windmill Shores along River Mill Drive. 3. Karen Johannsen, 5727 Rivermill Circle, spoke on increased crime in Churchland over the past six weeks and the lack of police presence. 4. Leon Pajak, 3400 Channel Avenue, spoke on concerns about the cities of Norfolk and Virginia Beach cracking down on the homeless people and their migration to Portsmouth. 5. Kathleen Carlson, 116 Chowan Drive, spoke on many positive things in Portsmouth, NEAT Summit, Safety, Green Lake Civic League and the issue of minors using motorized scooters on the streets being addressed. She also spoke on the need for proper nutrition. 6. Raleigh G. Harsley, 2124 Peach Street, commented on the response of the Police Department in addressing the issue of minors using motorized scooters on the streets, the Clean Community Commission, and the Weed and Seed program in his area. 7. Terry Danaher, 413 Dinwiddie Street, commented on the work of staff in taking into consideration the concerns of Olde Towne residents with the proposed Portside. 8. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, 363 Middle Street, spoke on the historical aspects in Portsmouth. Also, he asked about the financial impact of the Portsmouth Renaissance Hotel. Motion by Ms. Randall, and seconded by Mr. Whitehurst, to go into Closed Meeting pursuant to provisions of Section 2.2-3711 (A) of the Code of Virginia, to discuss or consider the following: personnel matters. The subject matter of the meeting includes the performance of individual public officials of the City. The purpose of the meeting is to permit confidential discussion of personnel matters. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Ms. Psi mas, pursuant to Section 2.2-3712(0) of the Code of Virginia, certifying that to the best of the Council Members' knowledge during the immediately preceding Closed Meeting of the City Council: