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December 14, 2021 Motion by Ms. Lucas-Burke, and seconded by Mr. Woodard, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE GRANT OF A UTILITY EASEMENT TO VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY HAVING AN APPROXIMATE WIDTH OF 5 FEET ACROSS A PORTION OF 614 QUEEN STREET (TAX PARCEL 0018-0670). WHEREAS, Virginia Electric and Power Company has requested that the City grant an easement across a portion of City-owned property having an address of 614 Queen Street (Tax Parcel 0018-0670); and WHEREAS, the purpose of the easement is to address voltage issues in the 600 Block of London Street; and WHEREAS, City staff has reviewed the location of the requested easement and determined that it will not have a negative impact on City facilities; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia that it hereby approves and authorizes the grant of the requested easement to Virginia Electric and Power Company and that the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute such documents or instruments as may be necessary or desirable in furtherance of the intent of this Resolution.” Ayes: Barnes, Battle, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Whitaker, Woodard, Glover Nays: None 21 - 382 - Adoption of a resolution to implement the 2022 Calendar of City Council Meetings. Background:  The Portsmouth City Council normally meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, except during the month of December where it only meets on the second Tuesday. City Council has opted to add for Summer vacation the fourth Tuesday in August. In addition, the 2022 General Election will be held on the second Tuesday of November, therefore the meeting on the second Tuesday of November is cancelled also. Discussion:  This action would allow the City Council to give advance notification to the citizens, media, and City departments of the amended 2022 meeting schedule. Financial Impact:  There is no financial impact. Staff Recommends:  Adoption of the resolution. Next Steps following City Council Action:  The City Clerk will post the 2022 Meeting Calendar on the City’s webpage and provide it to the general public. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Ms. Lucas-Burke, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: “RESOLUTION TO IMPLEMENT THE 2022 CALENDAR OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. WHEREAS , the City Council for the City of Portsmouth, Virginia desires to set forth its intention to conduct its regular meetings at the times and dates set forth herein for the calendar year 2022; and