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October 11, 2016 Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Ms. Psimas, to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission that UP-16-10 be approved on first reading, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Cherry, Moody, Psimas, Whitaker, Wright Nays: None (c) UP-16-11 MIDTOWN - Ingenium Enterprises, on behalf of Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust, requests a use permit for a Panda Express fast-casual restaurant with drive-thru at 1098 Frederick Boulevard. The Comprehensive Plan’s Generalized Future Land Use Map recommends commercial development for the property and denotes that the property is a part of a Regional Activity Center. Vision Principle: A Robust and Prospering Economy. 1. Ursula Murphy, 604 Court Street, voiced her concern with heavy traffic in the neighborhood. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Dr. Whitaker, to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission that UP-16-11 be approved on first reading, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Cherry, Moody, Psimas, Whitaker, Wright Nays: None - - Unfinished Business 16 - 283 - Use permit, rezoning and code amendment: Motion by Dr. Whitaker, and seconded by Ms. Psimas, to adopt the following ordinance approved on first reading at the September 27, 2016 meeting, and was adopted by the following vote: 16-283(d): “ZONING AMENDMENT ORDINANCE Z-16-03.” Ayes: Cherry, Moody, Psimas, Whitaker, Wright Nays: None - City Manager’s Report - 16 - 324 - Adoption of an ordinance to transfer $129,290 from the Marketing and Communications category of the FY 2017 General Fund Budget to the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural category of the FY 2017 General Fund Budget. Vision Principle: Enhanced Quality of Life. Background:  Citizens of the region visit Portsmouth to enjoy our unique senseof history, cultural attractions and our recreational facilities.  Production costs include staff and resources required to plan and execute special events. The costs include: $13,000 for the Old Town Music Festival; $50,000 for the UMOJA Festival; $3,000 for the Memorial Day Parade; $17,000 for the Seawall Music Festival; $44,600 for Sunset Thursdays and $1,690 for small ceremonies.  Per City Code, City Council is required to approve all budget transfers over $100,000.  This funding was originally budgeted in Marketing, Communications and Tourism; however, these activities are now programmed for the Department of PRLS.