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March 14, 2017  The current list of events in subsection 22-12(c) includes the Annual Towne Lighting and the Turkey Bowl Parade, both of which have been discontinued.  Newer events, including the Bunny Hop Race, Portsmouth Farmers’ Market, Seawall Art Show, and Olde Towne Safe Trick or Treat, provide substantial benefits to the City but are not currently listed in subsection 22-12(c). Discussion:  As a housekeeping matter, it is proposed to amend subsection 22-12(c) to delete the discontinued events.  The Bunny Hop Race, Portsmouth Farmers’ Market, Seawall Art Show, and Olde Towne Safe Trick or Treat are all events which, though not directly sponsored by the City, provide the City and its residents with substantial economic and other benefits. It is proposed to add these events to subsection 22-12(c).  In addition, the current language of the Code does not clearly exempt the events in subsection 22-12(c) from the permit application fee established in subsection 22-12(a) for street closures in conjunction with the events (currently $50). It is proposed to amend subsection 22-12(a) to clarify that the events enumerated in subsection 22-12(c) are exempt from the permit application fee. Financial Impact:  It is anticipated that the financial loss to the city from adding the new events to the list in subsection 22-12(c) and clarifying the permit application fee exemption will be de minimis compared to the economic benefits of supporting the continuation of the listed events. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The Planning Department will process permits in accordance with the amended Code. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Ms. Psimas, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 22 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA (2006) BY AMENDING SECTION 22-12 (1) TO MODIFY THE LIST OF ENUMERATED SPECIAL EVENTS ELIGIBLE FOR THE WAIVER OF COSTS OF CITY SERVICES BY DELETING CERTAIN DISCONTINUED EVENTS AND ADDING CERTAIN OTHER EVENTS AND (2) TO CLARIFY THAT THE WAIVER OF COSTS FOR THE LISTED EVENTS INCLUDES WAIVER OF THE PERMIT APPLCATION FEE. ” Ayes: Clark, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Whitaker, Rowe Nays: None - New Business - 17 - 84 - Boards and Commissions Councilman Moody offered the following nominations: Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority Charlene Coffield to be appointed to fill a term ending August 31, 2019, replacing Danielle Jones. Leslie Harris to be appointed to fill a term ending August 31, 2018, replacing Flossie Bridgeford.