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January 28, 2025 Discussion:  The Ordinance proposed for City Council adoption is modeled on the DEQ Model Ordinance and complies with the State Water Control Board regulations.  The proposed Ordinance replaces the existing Chapters 11 and 31.2 with a new Chapter 11.1 titled “Erosion and Stormwater Management”.  While the new Chapter 11.1 will promote efficiency through the location of Stormwater and E&S requirements in a single Chapter, there are no technical changes to the stormwater and erosion and settlement control requirements set forth in the prior provisions of the City Code, and the fundamental program regulations have not materially changed.  Special provisions of the Chapters deleted from the existing Code (such as the requirements for excavation of the Abex Superfund Site) have been relocated to Chapter 11.1.  The Code Amendment does not include any fee increases. Financial Impact:  N/A Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  Staff will implement the Erosion and Stormwater Management provisions of the City Code. Motion by Mr. Hugel, and seconded by Mr. Tillage, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REORDAINING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA BY DELETING CHAPTER 11 (EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL, EXCAVATION) AND CHAPTER 31.2 (STORMWATER MANAGEMENT), ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 11.1 TITLED “EROSION AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT”, AND MAKING CORRESPONDING AMENDMENTS TO APPENDIX A (FEE SCHEDULE) FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMPLYING WITH THE CONSOLIDATION OF EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL AND STORMWATER REGULATIONS BY THE STATE WATER CONTROL BOARD. ” Ayes: Bryant, Dodson, Hugel, Moody, Thomas, Tillage, Glover Nays: None 25-33 Adoption of a resolution supporting a Vision Zero Policy for the City of Portsmouth, Virginia. Background:  The City was awarded a federal Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant in September 2023.  The Safe Streets for All grant is a federal funding initiative under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that provides local governments with resources to develop and implement comprehensive safety action plans. These plans prioritize roadway improvements, traffic calming measures, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure enhancements, and strategies to achieve Vision Zero goals of eliminating traffic-related fatalities and severe injuries. Discussion:  The SS4A grant permitted Portsmouth to retain consultant support to: Comprehensive Safety Action Plan Develop a that identifies high-risk corridors o and intersections, prioritizing equitable safety improvements citywide. Identify proven safety strategies such as improved lighting, crosswalk upgrades, o speed management measures, and bicycle/pedestrian infrastructure enhancements for future implementation.