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287 December 13, 1988 88-492 - Letter from the City Manager recommending adoption of an ordinance to amend Sections 32=123 and 32-128 of the Code of the City of~Portsmouth, ~irginia, 1973~ as amended, pertaining to sales.on'streets and sidewalks. "At your Tuesday; July 6, 1988 Council meeting, an ordinance was adopted to allow for sidewalk vendors and pushcarts within the City. At the time that the ordinance was created, it was the understanding that the law office and staff would continue their research and bring an subsequent amendments back for City Council's consideration. As part of this review, two additions are proposed: Section 32-123 - Provision allowing for D-1 review based upon criteria established to review design, material and color i.e., aesthetics of pushcarts. Provision to establish a procedure, for annual .... ,-~acceptance of~applications for permits. Section 32-128~- Delete the reference to 1988. The firm which participated in the Priority Action Plan, Land Design~Research, Inc., was contacted and requested to draft criteria for aesthetic review of pushcarts. This criteria will bs forwarded to the D-1 Committee4~ for their sue in awarding certificates of compliance. On December 7, 1988, staff met with Mrs. Janice Hoffman (existing vendor) and reviewed the draft criteria. ~With the exception of the "spoke wheels" requirement~ Mrs. Hoffman's psuchcart is in compliance. Mrs. Hoffman indicate~ that she is looking into purchasing a new pushcart (with spoked wheels); however, she requested that the reference to spoke wheels be deleted from the proposed criteria. I concur with the recommendations, including Mrs. Hoffman's request and recommend your approval." On motion of Mr. Simpson and seconded by Mrs. Lucas the following ordinance was adopted on first and final reading, and the following vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS 32-123 AND 32-128 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTHt VIRGINIA, 1973, AS AMENDED, PERTAINING TO SALES ON STREETS AND SIDEWALKS." Ayes: Barnes, Corprew, Gray, Hawks, Lucas, Simpson, WeDb Nays: None 88-493 - Letter from the City Manager ~ecommending adoption of an ordinance to amend the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, by amending Section 35-224 (e) and (f) and Sectio~ 35-225 (a) pertaining to exemption of Real Estate Taxes for certain elderly and permanently disabled people. "Please find at~ached amendments to the City Code which will increase both benefit provisions and convenience to applicants of the present Tax Relief Program.