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August 8, 2023 “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A HISTORICAL AFRICAN AMERICAN CEMETERIES AND GRAVES FUND GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,330 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HISTORIC RESOURCES AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT TO THE FY 2024 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION FOR ASSESSMENT, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR WORK AT MT. CALVARY CEMETERY.” Ayes: Barnes, Hugel, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Tillage, Whitaker, Glover Nays: None 23 - 266 - Adoption of an ordinance amending and re-ordaining Section 16-37 (Positioning of Materials for Collection) of Article II of Chapter 16 (Garbage and Refuse) of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia for the purpose of eliminating the placement of garbage cans in alleys for collection. Background:  Currently, Section 16-37 of the City Code states that, where public alleys are provided, they shall be used for refuse collection.  Several of the public alleys are narrow and in poor condition, making refuse collection difficult.  At the Work Session on July 25, 2023, there was a consensus of City Council to amend the City Code to eliminate the requirement that alleys be used for refuse collection. Discussion:  The Code Amendment presented for Council consideration provides that refuse collection will be from the curb unless otherwise authorized by the City Manager. Financial Impact:  Adoption of the ordinance will improve collection efficiency and limit wear and tear damage to the City’s trash collection fleet. Staff Recommends:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  Where applicable, the City will notify residents of the change in collection location. 1. Matthew Glaubke, 347 Broad Street, spoke in opposition to this item. 2. John Lifsey, 229 Mt. Vernon Avenue, spoke in opposition to this item. Motion by Mr. Hugel, and seconded by Dr. Whitaker, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ORDAINING SECTION 16-37 (POSITIONING OF MATERIALS FOR COLLECTION) OF ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 16 (GARBAGE AND REFUSE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELIMINATING THE PLACEMENT OF GARBAGE CANS IN ALLEYS FOR COLLECTION.” Ayes: Barnes, Hugel, Lucas-Burke, Whitaker, Glover Nays: Moody, Tillage 23 - 267 - Adoption of a resolution supporting the City of Portsmouth’s Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program Grant Application to the U.S. Department of Transportation.