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November 28, 2023 Next Steps Following Council Action:  The intersections at which cameras will be installed will be selected.  A public outreach campaign will be conducted.  The program is anticipated to commence in February 2024. Motion by Mr. Hugel, and seconded by Ms. Lucas-Burke, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 22 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE XVII AUTHORIZING THE USE OF RED LIGHT CAMERAS FOR TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT.” Ayes: Hugel, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Tillage, Whitaker, Glover Nays: None 23 - 390 - Adoption of an ordinance to amend Chapter 22 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic) of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia by adding a new Article XVIII authorizing the use of school bus video-monitoring systems to enforce the prohibition on passing stopped school buses. Background:  Section 46.2-844 of the Virginia Code allows localities to authorize school divisions to install video-monitoring systems for the purpose of enforcing the requirement that motorists not pass stopped school buses that are taking on or discharging passengers.  The ordinance proposed for Council consideration amends the Portsmouth Code to authorize Portsmouth Public Schools to utilize such systems. Discussion:  Under the structure established by the Virginia Code, Portsmouth Public Schools will be authorized to contract with a private company to administer a video-monitoring systems on school buses, which will include installing cameras on buses and issuing a summons imposing a civil fine on vehicle operators who violate the prohibition on passing stopped school buses.  The amount of the civil fine will be $250. Financial Impact:  Portsmouth Public Schools will receive the net revenues from the program. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  Portsmouth Public Schools, with the assistance of the Portsmouth Police Department, will take the steps it deems appropriate to implement the program. Motion by Mr. Tillage, and seconded by Mr. Hugel, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 22 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE XVIII AUTHORIZING THE USE OF SCHOOL BUS VIDEO-MONITORING SYSTEMS TO ENFORCE THE PROHIBITION ON PASSING STOPPED SCHOOL BUSES.” Ayes: Hugel, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Tillage, Whitaker, Glover Nays: None