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April 28, 2015 Recommended Action:  Adoption of the Resolution Vision Principles: Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community, A Robust Economy for Working Men and Women. Next Steps Following Council Action:  Submit Resolution and hard copy of U-1 form to VDOT. Motion by Ms. Psimas, and seconded by Mr. Meeks, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: “RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO APPROVE ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS TO THE STREETS IN THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCREASING MUNICIPAL ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS TO THE CITY. WHEREAS, the regulations of the Virginia Department of Transportation adopted pursuant to Section 33.1-41.1 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, require that the City submit a request for mileage additions, deletions and changes in functional classification of streets which have occurred during the fiscal year for the purpose of calculating State maintenance payments; and WHEREAS, the additions and deletions to mileage resulting in 0.22 lane miles of additional roadway and more particularly described in VDOT form U-1, identified as Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof, have occurred and been confirmed in the City of Portsmouth. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that the Virginia Department of Transportation be requested to approve the mileage additions and deletions described on the aforementioned Exhibit A.” Ayes: Cherry, Meeks, Moody, Psimas, Whitaker, Wright Nays: None - New Business - 15 - 176 - Boards and Commissions There were no appointments. . 15 - 177 - Items Submitted by Council Members Dr. Whitaker asked Mr. Godfrey, Interim City Manager, to provide a report on the  impact reinstating retired police and fire officials has on the budget and on potential police and fire candidates at the Special Work Session on May 5. Mr. Meeks spoke on the financial savings reinstatement of fire and police officials  has on the City and asked that that information also be included in the report. 15 - 178 - Report on Pending Items  Bernadette Hogge, Ombudsman, gave an update on items of concern presented by citizens at the April 14, 2015 City Council Meeting. 15 - 179 - Non-Agenda Speakers 1. Bruce Bremer, 256 Constitution Avenue, voiced his concern with the negative perception of the City. 2. Tony Goodwin, 38 Linden Avenue, made a presentation to Police Chief Hargis. 3. Dr. Kelvin Turner, 216 Hatton Street, spoke on the importance of African American Pastors in the community.