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July 10, 2012 A. To delay signing the lease until its full ramifications for Portsmouth, for Virginia, and for the Hampton Roads region are fully understood and deemed acceptable. B. To have appropriate members of the General Assembly of Virginia participate in the review process. C. To receive and meaningfully consider input from all stakeholders, including the Virginia Maritime Association. D. To negotiate and modify the terms of the proposed lease so that it is no worse than revenue-neutral for Portsmouth, after consideration of combined local tax revenue from the present APM Terminal, any possible expansion of that terminal, and the Portsmouth Marine Terminal. E. To ensure that financial proceeds from the proposed lease are used primarily to benefit the Hampton Roads region. F. To give due consideration to the vast benefits that may accrue to the Virginia and the region if the terms of the proposed APM lease can be made equitable for all stakeholders. 2. That the City Manager and City Attorney are directed to monitor the status of the proposed lease for the purpose of protecting the City's interests, and they shall report the status of same to City Council from time to time, promptly with any material development. 3. That the Portsmouth delegation to the General Assembly of Virginia, and all legislators, are hereby requested to take such actions as are appropriate to protect the interests of Portsmouth and its citizens with regard to the proposed lease. same." 4. That the Portsmouth congressional delegation is hereby requested to do the Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Heretick, Moody, Randall, Whitehurst, Wright Nays: None - Mayor Wright spoke on the following events: - 94t" Annual 4t" of July Celebration in Cradock - Fire Department Graduation - Grand Opening of the Courts Complex - Mr. Moody recognized the volunteers fundraising to fight against the tolls. • Mr. Oksman, City Attorney, thanked the Citizens Court Study Committee and also recognized the Chair of that committee, Mr. Steve Carroll. 12 - 286 -Report on Pending Items • Bernadette Hogge, Ombudsman, gave an update on items of concern presented by citizens at the June 26, 2012 City Council Meeting. 12 - 287 -Non-Agenda Speakers 1. Linda Ridenour, 313 Tarreyton Lane, reported on the successes in many of the programs within the school system. 2. Steve Carroll, 3112 Riveredge Drive, voiced his concern with the budgeting and expenditure practices of the School Board. 3. Donna Sayegh, 3104 Garland Drive, spoke on experiences affecting her in relation to the City's governing practices.