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October 13. 2009 Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None 09 - 512 - Adoption of an ordinance to amend Chapter 22 of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (2006) by amending Section 22-294 thereof to restrict truck traffic on Lincoln Street between Effingham Street and Eighth Street. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Background: . Citizens have complained to City council members about heavy truck traffic on Lincoln Street between Effingham and Eighth Streets. This is a residential area and the truck traffic causes houses on the street to "shake" and disturbs residents. There is an alternate route for truck drivers to access the businesses on Port Center Parkway. Discussion: . Traffic Engineering posted signs on Lincoln Street restricting truck traffic; however, city code as written does not allow officers to enforce the restriction. Financial Impact: . Any fines assessed will go to the city of Portsmouth Recommended Action: . Amend City Code Section 22-294 to include "Lincoln Street between Effingham Street and Eighth Street." Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Next Steps Following Council Action: . The Police Department will begin an education campaign with businesses and truck drivers in that area, and begin enforcing the truck traffic restriction. Motion by Mr. Whitehurst, and seconded by Ms. Randall, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 22 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTMOUTH, VIRGINIA (2006) BY AMENDING SECTION 22-294 THEREOF TO RESTRICT TRUCK TRAFFIC ON LINCOLN STREET BETWEEN EFFING HAM STREET AND EIGHTH STREET." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None 09 - 513 - Adoption of an ordinance to appropriate in the FY 2009-2010 General Fund the sum of $12,509.05 in unexpended year-end FY 2008-2009 State Public Health Funds to be used for additional public health program costs, including repairs to the Public Health Facility on High Street. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Background: . The health department's clinic-area flooring has been failing in the past year to a point beyond repair. Due to the materials (paper under vinyl) within the tiles, damage will continue to spread when water, from wet mopping, enters the damaged tiles. The cause of the tile failure is believed to be a result of improper installation and poor tile integrity. Discussion: . As depicted in the attached photographs, damaged tiles make infection control difficult to maintain, raised tiles offer a safety hazard and the floors do not meet patient and professional standards for a medical facility. The City's building management staff has recommended the flooring be replaced.