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June 22, 2021  The Rules of Order and Procedure of the Portsmouth City Council incorporate the requirements of the current version of Section 2-29. Discussion:  If City Council approves the Code amendment, then it is also necessary to amend the Rules of Order and Procedure to conform to the new version of Section 2-29. Financial Impact:  N/A Recommended Action:  Adoption of the resolution. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The change to a single reading for zoning approvals will be implemented on future Council agendas. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Barnes, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: “RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE RULES OF ORDER AND PROCEDURE OF THE PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONFORMING THE RULES TO AMENDED SECTION 2-29 OF THE CITY CODE. WHEREAS , by Ordinances adopted on the date hereof, City Council amended Sections 2-29, 40.2-532(G) and 40.2-533(G) of the Code of the City of Portsmouth (2006) for the purpose of allowing the approval of zoning applications without a second reading; and WHEREAS, the current Rules of Order and Procedure of the Portsmouth City Council incorporate the requirements of the prior version of Section 2-29 of the City Code; and WHEREAS, it is therefore necessary to amend the Rules to conform to the amendments to Section 2-29, and to make certain additional minor corrections to citations to the amended and restated zoning ordinance adopted on December 8, 2020; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that the Rules of Order and Procedure of the Portsmouth City Council are amended as shown on Exhibit A hereto.” Ayes: Barnes, Battle, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Whitaker, Woodard, Glover Nays: None 21 - 189 - Adoption of a resolution authorizing the continued leasing of former railroad right-of-way located in Suffolk to the City of Suffolk for use as a recreational trail. Background:  The City of Portsmouth owns former railroad right-of-way located in Suffolk and uses the right-of-way for water delivery system pipes.  In 2006, the Portsmouth City Council authorized the execution of a lease with the City of Suffolk to allow Suffolk to use the property for a multi-use recreational trail.  The lease between Portsmouth and Suffolk had an initial term and two extension terms for a total of fifteen years. The lease expires at the end of June 2021.  Suffolk has requested that Portsmouth enter into a new lease with substantially the same terms, including a five-year initial term and two five-year extension terms.