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November 22. 2005 05 - 527 - Public hearing on code amendment application: (a) CA-05-03 CITYWIDE - The City of Portsmouth requests a code amendment to Section 40-61.5 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding Prohibited Signs to eliminate a duplication of enforcement actions of signs in the public right-of-way in the 0-1 Zoning District. Vision Principle: A Robust and Prospering Economy. Motion by Ms. Psi mas, and seconded by Mr. Whitehurst, to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission that CA-05-03 be approved on first reading, and was adopted by unanimous vote. - Speakers Forum - 05 - 528 Public Comment (Agenda/Non-Agenda). 1. Barbara Early, 316 North Street, expressed her frustrations with absentee landlords and the lack of code enforcement with regards to these properties by the City. 2. Helen Person, 600 Rutter Street, spoke on the Christmas decorations being extended along the 700, 800, and 900 blocks of High Street. She voiced her frustrations regarding the lack of action by PRHA with regards to having water faucets placed on the outside of the Westbury complexes. She suggested to Council ways in which money can be managed to pay for such projects as curbs and guttering. She also asked for more benches along the 700, 800, and 900 blocks of High Street. 3. J. Brewer Moore, 308 Bobby Jones Drive, spoke on the Battle of Great Bridge and the reenactment taking place on Dec. 5, 2005 and encouraged Portsmouth citizens to participate. 4. Steve Whitehead, 4419 County Street, voiced his concern with an oil spill being washed into the drainage and the alleged untimely response by the City to clean it up. 5. Jim Smith, 324 Court Street, spoke on the lack of code enforcement with regards to absentee landlords. '" Vice Mayor Moody asked that Staff look into how the City can effectively utilize volunteers with regards to code enforcement. 6. Ed Forlines, 462 Washington Street, spoke on problems brought about when there are vacant properties and asked that Council pursue more aggressive code enforcement in the City. 7. Leone Pajak, 3400 Channel Avenue, spoke on a notice he received citing violations on his home and property. 8. John Lifsey, 229 Mount Vernon Avenue, wanted to show support for the Historic District, the Commission of Architectural Review I (CAR) and CAR II. He also asked that Council support the guidelines already implemented by CAR I and CAR II. 9. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, 363 Middle Street, suggested that the transportation package submitted along with the Legislative Proposal be revisited and that Council give citizens a chance to voice their opinion. 10. Linda Lenox, 49 Channing Avenue, spoke on the lack of code enforcement with regards to absentee landlords. 11. Stuart Nachman, 870 North Military Highway, Norfolk, asked for support from Council in obtaining an easement for a parcel of land on Frederick Boulevard. 12. Rev. Diane Jenkins, 5651 Darby Court, spoke on the Commission of Architectural Review's and alleged disregard for her civil rights and equal protection under the law.