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'4'03 March 28, 1989 Motion of Mr. simpson and seconded by M~. Barnes, the following resolution was adopted, and by the following vote: "A RESOLUTION EXPRESSINC THE CONCERN OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CIT~ OF PORTSMOUTH WITH INCIDENTS OR ACTS WHICH ARE OFFENSIVE TO THIS COUNCIL AND THE CITIZENS OF THIS COMMUNITY. WHEREAS, the City of Portsmouth has prided itself with being recognized as a community of racial and religious harmony and understanding; and WHEREAS, the City of Portsmouth was recently confronted with a cross burning incident in the yard of one of its residents; and WHEREAS, even though it was an isolated~incident, such incidents and acts within the boundaries of tnls City are unacceptable to this Council and the citizens of this City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Portsmouth denounces the malicious acts of a few which tend to disrupt the quality of life of the citizens of this City and calls upon the citizens of this City to likewise denounce these acts and to send a message throughout the community that the citizens of this City will not tolerate acts of this nature." Ayes: Barnes, Corprew, Gray, Hawks, Lucas, Simpson, Webb Nays: None Motion of Mr. Gray and seconded by Mr. Barnes, that the City Attorney investigate traffic safety regulations for street side vendors, and was adopted by unanimous vote. Lucy M. Overton, 36 Hobson Street, President of Old Truxtun Community League, spoke concerning the cross burning. Edward Joyner, 502 Truman Circle, President of the NAACP, spoke concerning the cross burning in the City. Carolyn Cobb, 5207 Sweetbriar Circle, spoke in opposition of the plans for development of present site of the Churchland High School and the proposed new high school. Motion of Mr. Simpson to adjourn, died due to lack of second. Motion of Mrs. Lucas and seconded by Mr. Simpson, to suspend the rules to allow citizens to speak, and was adopted by unanimous vote° Ellis James, 1804 N. Lakeland Drive, Norfolk~ President of Tidewater Fair Housing, spoke concerning the cross burning. Motion of Mrs. LUcas and the rules to allow Rev. Perry unanimous vote. seconded by Mr. SimPson, to suspend to speak, and was adopted by Rev. Rudolph L. Perry, 513 Spectator Street, spoke concernin( the cross burning. Motion of Mr. Hawks and seconded by Mr. Simpson, to adjourn the meeting, and was adopted by unanimous vote.