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February 11, 2014
<br />Motion by Ms. Psimas, and seconded by Mr. Moody, to adopt the following
<br />resolution, and was adopted by the following vote:
<br />"RESOLUTION CONFIRMING A DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY MADE BY THE
<br />CITY MANAGER FOR THE JANUARY 28-29, 2014 SNOWSTORM.
<br />BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that the
<br />Declaration of Emergency dated January 28, 2014, a copy of which is attached hereto,
<br />made by City Manager John Rowe in his capacity as director of emergency
<br />management, is hereby confirmed pursuant to Portsmouth City Code §2-658."
<br />Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Moody, Psimas, Randall, Wright
<br />Nays: None
<br />- Mayor Wright spoke on the following events:
<br />- Congratulated Olympians in Sochi competing in the Winter Games.
<br />- Congratulated Captain Angela Albergottie on her retirement.
<br />- Mid-Atlantic Black Law Students Association Conference.
<br />- Polar Walk at the Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve, 11 a.m., Saturday, February
<br />15, 2014.
<br />- Buffalo Soldiers Parade, Saturday, February 15, 2014 at 10 a.m.
<br />- Community Meeting at Woodrow Wilson High School, 7 pm, Tuesday, February
<br />18, 2014.
<br />- Thanked Staff and citizens for their cooperation during the snow storm.
<br />- Mr. Moody spoke in the following:
<br />- Congratulated Burle Stromberg on being elected President of the Hebrew
<br />Academy of Tidewater.
<br />- Service Dedication of the former Portsmouth Catholic High School.
<br />- Mayor Wright informed citizens of the upcoming State of the Recycling Program,
<br />Thursday, February 20, 2014 at the Wesley Community Center, 1701 Elm Avenue
<br />from 5 pm - 8 pm.
<br />14 - 57 -Report on Pending Items
<br />• Bernadette Hogge, Ombudsman, gave an update on items of concern presented by
<br />citizens at the January 14, 2014 City Council Meeting.
<br />14 - 58 -Non-Agenda Speakers
<br />1. Randy Bailey, 200 Maryland Avenue, voiced his concern with City Council's conduct
<br />and with the tolls on the Downtown and Midtown Tunnels.
<br />2. Clyde Toler, 1029 Blair Street, spoke on various issues within the City.
<br />3. Denise Alsina-Mayo, 2147 Whispering Sounds Lane, Virginia Beach, informed City
<br />Council and citizens of the Tidewater Winds.
<br />4. Donna Sayegh, 3104 Garland Drive, spoke on Principles of Liberty #7.
<br />5. Athena Jones, 600 Yorktown Avenue, spoke in opposition to the proposed
<br />methadone clinic.
<br />6. Frances Jones, 600 Yorktown Avenue, spoke in opposition to the proposed
<br />methadone clinic.
<br />7. Elvira Johnson, 3313 Armistead Drive, spoke in support of a recreational center in
<br />Truxton.
<br />8. Ben Schoenfield, 448 Dinwiddie Street, informed City Council and citizens about
<br />Code for Hampton Roads.
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