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December 10, 2013 Next Steps Following Council Action: • Complete the real estate transaction. Motion by Mr. Meeks, and seconded by Mr. Moody, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 262 ROBERTA STREET IN THE SUGAR HILL SECTION OF THE CITY. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia that the City Manager be, and he hereby is, authorized to enter into an agreement and to execute any other required documents for the purchase of real property known as 262 Roberta Street in the Sugar Hill section of the City and being more particularly described as Tax Parcel 0094-0270 in the Office of the City's Tax Assessor, under such terms and conditions as he shall deem in the best interests of the City of Portsmouth." Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Meeks, Moody, Psimas, Randall, Wright Nays: None 13 - 501 -Adoption of a motion accepting the 2014 Calendar of City Council Meetings. Vision Principle: Efficient, Responsive Government. Background: • The Portsmouth City Council normally meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, and the Monday prior to the second and fourth Tuesday regular meeting, except during the month of December where they meet on the second Tuesday and the Monday prior. Discussion: • This action would allow the City Council to give advance notification to the citizens, media, and city departments of the 2014 meeting schedule. Financial Impact: • There is no financial impact. Staff Recommends: • Adoption of a motion. Vision Principle: Efficient, Responsive Government. Next Steps following City Council Action: • The City Clerk will post the 2014 Meeting Calendar on the City's webpage and provide to the general public. Motion by Ms. Randall, and seconded by Mr. Meeks, to accept the 2014 Meeting Calendar of the City Council, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Meeks, Moody, Psimas, Randall, Wright Nays: None - New Business - 13 - 502 -Boards and Commissions Mr. Moody offered the following nominations: Americans with Disabilities Dr. Lydia Simmons to be appointed to fill a three year term ending December 31, 2016, replacing Veronica Burns. Historic Preservation Commission Theodore Rodes to be appointed to fill a term ending October 31, 2014, replacing James Hemingway.