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August ll, 1992 I, therefore, concur with this recommendation and request your approval of the code amendment." Motion of Mr. Griffin and seconded by Mr. Hawks the following ordinance was adopted on first and final reading and by the following vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 25 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, 1988, BH AMENDING ARTICLE VIII, SECTIONS 25-226, 25-227, AND 25-228 THERETO PERTAINING TO PARKS AND RECREATION." Ayes: Clemons, Epperson, Griffin, Hawks, King, Pitts, Webb Nays: None 92-271 - Letter from the City Manager recommending adoption of an ordinance to amend Chapter 22 of the code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, 1988, by amending Section 22-423 thereof, pertaining to motor vehicles and traffic. "~he 1992 General Assembly made minor revisions to and renumbered the provisions of Section 18.2-268 of the Code of Virginia pertaining to the testing of motor vehicle operators for drug and alcohol blood content. The City Attorney's Office has drafted and recommends adoption of the amendment to Section 22-423 of the City Code which will make City Code references consistent with the new state code numbering. ~ I concur with this recommendation that the amended ordinance be adopted." Motion of Mr. King and seconded bY Mr. Hawks, !the following ordinance was adopted on first and final reading, and by the following vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 22 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, 1988, BY AMENDING SECTION 22-423 THEREOF, PERTAINING TO MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC." Ayes: Clemons, Epperson, Griffin, Hawks, King, Pitts, Webb Nays: None 92-272 - Letter from the City Manager recommending adoption of a resolution granting an easement to Virginia Power adjacent to ~he Edinburgh Square garage for placement of a transfOrmer. "Approximately a year ago, Virginia Power removed a transformer used for the downtown area from the Leggett Building. Virginia Power determined that such a placement was no longer advisable for them or the building owner. T~e transformer was then placed on City property adjacent to the Edinburgh Square parking garage. During this time~ Virginia Power omitted obtaining an easement for the new~ placement. The City Attorney has reviewed the proposed easement with the City Engineer, and has ins~rte~ a clause providing that the City may require the transformer's removal to another area should the City should find it necessary. I believe the execution of such an easement is in the interest of the City, and recommend your adoption of this resolution." best Motion of Mr. Epperson and seconded by Mr. Clemons, the following resolution was adopted, and by the following vote: