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¸84 January 9, 1990 "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, 1988, BY REPEALING ARTICLE XXVI OF CHAPTER 2 THEREOF, PERTAINING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA." Ayes: Barnes, Corprew, Gray, Hawks, Simpson, Webb Nays: None Councilman Corprew, stated he wanted the record to show he was voting to repeal the ordinance not because it was not an important issue, but he felt that the Commission should never have been created from the beginning. Mayor Webb presented Certificates of Appreciation to Captain Neale O. Westfall and Lee King for their service to the Human Relations Commission. b. Resolution pertaining to the Long Term Care Coordinating Committee. Motion of Mr. Hawks and seconded by Mr. Barnes, the following resolution was adopted, and by the following vote: "A RESOLUTION DISCONTINUING THE LONG-TERM CARE COORDINATING COMMITTEE. WHEREAS, by resolution adopted by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, on September 28, 1982, the Long-Term Care Coordinating Committee was established pursuant to the development, etc. of a plan for the long-term care of the impaired elderly; and WHEREAS, the Committee has adVised the Mayor and the City Council that it has fulfilled all of its goals and responsibilities; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Portsmouth, virginia, greatly appreciates the time and energies that the members of this Committee devoted to this undertaking. NOW, TREREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia that this Committee be, and the same is hereby discontinued." Ayes: Barnes, Corprew, Gray, Hawks, Simpson, Webb Nays: None 90-18 - Letter from the City Manager recommending adoption of a resolution appointing viewers for the closing of several alleys between Alden Avenue and Bainbridge Avenue. "As you recall, in August 1989, I forwarded to City Council a staff report regarding closure of alleys and paper streets. In my correspondence I indicated that past attempts to close unused alleys and paper streets have met with public controversy and as such we would be proceeding cautiously. At the request of the Cradock Property Owners Association, City staff has been working with residents to vacate, close and discontinue several alleys between Alden Avenue and Bainbridge Avenue. In early October, all of the affected property owners were contacted by mail and public briefing took place on Wednesday, November 1, 1989 at 7:00 p.m. to answer questions from property owners and residents. The comments generated from this meeting were positive and staff was requested to move forward on the proposal as presented. As required by code, notice of Application and Request for Appointment of Road Viewers has been advertised.