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June 24, 2014 Recommended Action: • Adoption of the motion. Vision Principles: Efficient, Responsive Government. Next Steps Following Council Action: • The Portsmouth Police Department will take the necessary steps to transfer the police bicycles to the Town of Boykins. Motion by Ms. Psimas, and seconded by Ms. Randall, allowing the City of Portsmouth Police Department to donate two used police bicycles to the town of Boykins Police Department, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Moody, Psimas, Randall, Wright Nays: None - New Business - 14 - 251 -Boards and Commissions There were no appointments. 14 - 252 -Items Submitted by Council Members - Mayor Wright spoke on the following events: - Congratulated City of Hampton on being named All American City. - NAACP Act-So Awards. - Congratulated Portsmouth Fire, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) on receiving the award for Outstanding EMS Agency and Amy Ward on receiving the award for Outstanding EMS Provider at the Tidewater EMS Council 23rd Annual EMS Family Picnic and Regional Awards Presentation. - Ms. Psimas spoke on the following upcoming events: - Caravan Stage Tall Ship Theater, 9 p.m., July 5, 6 and 7 at the end of High Street. - Tidewater Concert Band at the old Holiday Inn site Friday, July 4t" - Mr. Moody recognized Andy Giles for his service to the City as Golf Manager. He also informed citizens and City Council of the upcoming 4t" of July celebration in Cradock, 9:30 a. m. - 12 p. m. - Mayor Wright thanked Patrick Small, Economic Development Director, for his years of service and wished him well in his new position. 14 - 253 -Report on Pending Items • Bernadette Hogge, Ombudsman, gave an update on items of concern presented by citizens at the June 10, 2014 City Council Meeting. 14 - 254 -Non-Agenda Speakers 1. Angelis Allen, 1 Harbor Court, asked that City Council establish a citizen's advisory committee to work in conjunction with Parks and Recreation to develop recreational programs at the Pines. 2. Clyde Toler, 1029 Blair Street, wanted to thank the City Manager and Staff for the work they are doing in the City and also asked that Council provide tax relief for veterans in the City. 3. Ron Jones, 2519 Portsmouth Boulevard, asked that City Council establish a citizen's advisory committee to work in conjunction with Parks and Recreation to develop recreational programs at the Pines. 4. Donna Sayegh, 3109 Garland Drive, spoke on Principle of Liberty #22.