Minutes 12/11/2018 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

December 11, 2018 Councilman Smith is very actively involved in the Portsmouth community. He Whereas, is the President of the I.C. Norcom Alumni Association, and he is the President of the United Civic League of Cavalier Manor. He is the Vice President of the Lake Cavalier Association. He a life member of the N.A.A.C.P., serving as the Chairman of its Education Committee. Since 2010, Ray has been a member of the Eastern Officials (Softball) Association (VHSL Sports). He is a former consultant to Portsmouth Colored Library Board. John L. Rowe, Jr., Mayor of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia do hereby Now, Therefore, I, express the appreciation of the Portsmouth Family to The Honorable Ray A. Smith, Sr., and we are grateful for the years of service, dedication and pride he has instilled in our community. I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of Portsmouth, In Witness Whereof, Virginia to be affixed this eleventh day of December, two thousand eighteen.” Ayes: Clark, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Smith, Rowe Nays: None - Unfinished Business - 18 - 444 - Code amendment: Motion by Ms. Lucas-Burke, and seconded by Mr. Clark, to adopt the following ordinance approved on first reading at the November 27, 2018 meeting, and was adopted by the following vote: 18-444: “ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN SUBSECTION 40.1-6.4(D) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA (2006) (NONCONFORMING LOTS/LOT CONSOLIDATION) FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXEMPTING EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES FROM CERTAIN LOT CONSOLIDATION REQUIREMENTS.” Ayes: Clark, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Smith, Rowe Nays: None - City Manager’s Report - 18 - 462 - Adoption of an ordinance to amend Section 10-107 of Chapter 10 of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (2006), as amended, to change the voting location for Precinct Number 24 from Willett Hall to The Senior Station, located at 3500 Clifford Street, and to formally change the name of Precinct Number 24 to “The Senior Station”. Background:  The polling place for Precinct 24, Willet Hall, located at 3701 Willet Drive, needs to be moved due to the closing of the facility. The precinct name and polling place location must be changed by ordinance. Discussion:  The Portsmouth Electoral Board recommends moving the voting place for Precinct No. 24 due to the closing of Willett Hall to The Senior Station located at 3500 Clifford Street.  While the proposed voting place is beyond the current precinct boundary line, it is within one mile of the precinct boundary line as permitted under Virginia Code § 24.2- 310.  It is handicapped accessible and has two handicapped parking spaces. The registrar’s office will also provide handicapped parking signs in order to designate additional areas for handicapped parking. There are twenty-two regular parking spaces, on street parking, and the facility has public transportation access.