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April 12. 2005 "A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A RECODIFICATION OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH. WHEREAS, the Code of the City of Portsmouth (the "City Code") has not had a comprehensive review and revision, sometimes referred to as a recodification, since 1988; and WHEREAS, the City Code in its present form contains numerous provisions that are outdated, or difficult for the public to understand, or in need of revision for other reasons; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that the City Attorney and the City Clerk are directed to commence and to propose for Council's consideration a recodification of the City Code, as follows: 1 . The proposed recodification shall be conducted for the purpose of correcting the shortcomings identified above and creating a revised City Code which fairly reflects present public needs and which is understandable, well-organized, properly numbered, and easily accessible by the public. 2. No substantive changes to the City Code shall be proposed, unless consistent with and reasonably required by the standards set forth in the preceding section. 3. The City Attorney and City Clerk shall keep City Council and the City Manager reasonably informed of their progress in this endeavor. 4. Upon its completion, the draft recodification shall be made available for reasonable public review and comment prior to its consideration for enactment by Council. Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None - New Business - 05 - 173 - Boards and Commissions There were no appointments. 05 - 174 - Items Submitted by Council Members '" Councilwoman Psimas announced a Downtown Waterfont Hotspots meeting hosted by Ray Gindroz of Urban Design Associates, 6:00 p.m., Thursday, April 21, 2005, at the Renaissance Hotel, 425 Water Street. '" Councilman Smith announced the Job Fair being held at the Renaissance Hotel, 9:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Thursday, April 21,2005. '" Councilwoman Randall thanked the public and staff for their participation and attendance of the Mayor's Ball. Also, she spoke on the Urban League moving to the City. 05 - 175 - Report on Pending Items . Section 8 Housing Report - Carol Thomas, Program Coordinator for PRHA . Parking Strategy/Study - Richard A. Hartman, City Engineer 05 - 176 - Non-Agenda Speakers 1. Clyde Toler, 1029 Blair Street, spoke on veterans leading the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the joint signing of a contract with the school board.