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221 March 24, 1987 "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $30S,750 FROM THE PUBLIC UTILITIES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR PORTCENTRE IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE I, HARRISON STREET PUMP STATION, LANDSCAPING AND STREET OVERLAY." 87-109 Letter from the City Manager recommending adoption of an ordinance to amend Section 21-97 of the City Code pertaining to excessive noise on the Portsmouth Seawall and Riverfront Park. "As you are aware, mnny Portsmouth citizens have expressed con- cern regarding the safety, well being and convenience of citizens visiting the Portsmouth Seawall, Riverfront Park, and the adjacent areas. More specifically, the concerns have centered on the abund- mce of skateboard traffic on the Seawall as well as excessive noise :rom loud playing radios. The City Attorney has prepared code amendments to protect not ~nly the aesthetics of our waterfront environment, but the citizens who stroll along the Seawall and enjoy the beauty of the Portsmouth Riverfront Park. Your approval will amend Section 5-27 of the City Code to pro- hibit skateboards, bicycles, roller skates, etc. mn this area. Likewise, Section 21-97 of the City Code will have to be amended to specifically reference the Seawall and Riverfronr Park to prohibit excessive noise from radios or recording devices. I encourage your approval of the subject code amendments ~or I believe it appropriate to prohibit such activities and in doing so your actions will be consistent with actions taken by other cities that have similar recreational waterfront environment. I, therefore, recommend the adoption of the attached ordinance." On motion of Mrs. Lucas and seconded by Mr. SimFson, the roi'- lowing ordinance was adopted on first and final reading, and by the following vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO ~4END THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH. VIRGINIA, t973, BY AMENDING SECTION 21-97 THEREOF BY ADDING THERETO SUBSECTION (M) PERTAINING TO ENUMERATION OF LOUD, DISTURBING AND UNNECESSARY NOISE." Ayes: Corprew, Gray, Lucas, Simpson, Webb Nays: None 87-110 Letter from the City Manager recommending adoption of an ordinance to amend Section 5-27 of the City Code pertaining to skateboarding on the Portsmouth Seawall and Riverfront Park. (See letter under 87-109) On motion of Mr. Gray and seconded by Mr. Corprew, the fo lng ordinance, adding Portside Festival site under subsection and (d), was adopted on first and final reading, and by the fo vote: "AN ORDIN~WCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, 1973, BY AMENDING SECTION 5-27 THEREOF PERTAIN- ING TO RIDING BICYCLES, ROLLER SKATES Og SKATE BOARDS ON SIDEWALKS, THE SEAWALL AND RIVERFRONT PARK." Ayes: Corprew, Gray, Lucas, Simpson, Webb Nays: None