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April 12, 2022 Background:  Prior to 2010, all one-way streets within the city were specifically listed in Division 2 of Article VII of Chapter 22 of the City Code.  In March 2010, City Council amended the City Code to delete the specific listing of one-way streets in Division 2. Discussion:  Presumably the intent of the March 2010 Code Amendment was to authorize the City Manager to designate streets as one-way on an as-needed basis, rather than requiring City Council to adopt a formal Code amendment for every designation.  However, the Code sections immediately preceding Division 2 (Division 1) were not amended and still contain references to the deleted Division 2.  This has resulted in a lack of clarity in the City Code regarding the designation of one-way streets.  The proposed Code Amendment modifies Division 1 to clarify that the City Manager has authority to designate streets as one-way, and to cause the placement of appropriate signage. Financial Impact:  None. Recommended Action :  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action :  The City Manager will designate streets as one-way when necessary or advisable. Motion by Mr. Barnes, and seconded by Ms. Lucas-Burke, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE TO AMEND DIVISION 1 OF ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 22 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA (ONE-WAY STREETS) BY AMENDING SECTIONS 22-451, 22-452, AND 22-453 TO CLARIFY THE PROCESS FOR ESTABLISHING ONE-WAY STREETS.” Ayes: Barnes, Battle, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Whitaker, Woodard, Glover Nays: None 22 - 110 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting funding from the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) in the amount of $1,000.00 and appropriating said amount in the FY 2022 Social Services Fund for Child Abuse Prevention Public Awareness activities. Background:  Prevention services are an extension of VDSS’s continued efforts to embrace a kin-first and family engagement practice model. Prevention services are an integral part of the continuum of all child welfare services and are visible in all respective program areas, including protective services.  Local Departments of Social Services could request up to $1,000 for public information activities that focus on the healthy and positive development of parents and children and promotion of child abuse and neglect prevention activities during April (Child Abuse Prevention Month). Discussion:  This funding is intended to raise awareness of Child Abuse Prevention by hosting community events and providing informational resources that focus on prevention of child abuse and neglect.  Portsmouth was awarded $1,000. Financial Impact:  No local match is required.