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November 24, 2015 WHEREAS, the United States Congress deals with a broad range of issues that affect local government both directly and indirectly; and WHEREAS, the City of Portsmouth has certain concerns that deal with both Portsmouth specifically and local governments in general; and WHEREAS, these concerns need to be made known to Portsmouth's congressional delegation so that they may be transmitted for consideration by the Senate and the House of Representatives. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that it endorses the attached Legislative Package for consideration by the 114th Congress and directs that both this Resolution and the Legislative Package be forwarded to the City’s congressional representatives. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager and/or her designee(s) are hereby authorized and directed to provide necessary input and clarification during the th 114 Congress session and to carry out other activities as needed to assist in attaining the goals and objectives contained in the City’s 2016 Legislative Package.” Ayes: Cherry, Moody, Psimas, Wright Nays: Edmonds - New Business - 15 - 419 - Boards and Commissions There were no appointments. 15 - 420 - Items Submitted by Council Members Mayor Wright thanked churches and organizations in the community for giving to  those that are in need during the holidays. Vice Mayor Psimas spoke on the following events:  - Grand Illumination Parade. - Winter Wonderland opening Thanksgiving weekend. - Farmer’s Market open each Saturday until December 19, 2015. - Small Business Saturday this Saturday, November 21, 2015. Dr. Edmonds informed citizens and City Council of Woodrow Wilson High School’s  invitation to the Gator Bowl and asked citizens to help to raise funds for the trip. Mayor Wright spoke on the Veteran’s Day Memorial Celebration.  15 - 421- Report on Pending Items There were no pending items. 15 - 422 - Non-Agenda Speakers 1. Betty Ashberry, 5118 Cobblehill Road, voiced her concern with what she believes is rude behavior by City Council towards the media. 2. Steve Carroll, 3112 Riveredge Drive, voiced his concern with the past actions of the School Board and asked for continued oversite by City Council. 3. Pam Kloeppel, 501 Elizabeth Place, voiced her concern with the disarray of the Historic Preservation Commission. 4. Sheriff Bill Watson, 701 Crawford Street, asked that more contracts be awarded to businesses in the City.