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October 8~ 1985 ~i.:!; - NEW BUSINESS--- 85-300 - Mayor Holley presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Evelyn Sawyer, former member of Social Services Advisory Commission, for services rendered. 85-311 - On motion of Mr. Beamer and seconded by Mrs. Lucas, the following resolution was adopted, and by unanimous vote: "A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA EXPRESSING SUPPORT OF SANCTIONS AGAINST THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA FOR THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE OF APARTHEID IN THAT COUNTRY. ITS WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, finds the system of apartheid in the Republic of South Africa to be morally reprehensible and contrary to international principles of decency and self-determination; and WHEREAS, this Council believes that American corporate and financial investments in South Africa greatly strengthen the apartheid regime and is of the opinion that the imposition of economic sanctions can be effective in helping to bring an end to the system of apartheid in the Republic of South Africa; and WHEREAS, the Council recognizes the Sullivan Principles as having been promulgated for ant adopted by United States business entities to rectify the working conditions and economic opportunities of non-whites in the Republic of South Africa; and WHEREAS, this Council is dedicated co the democratmc right of majority rule and the pro- motion of the basic principles of human rights for all people. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that it hereby urges the Board of Trustees of the Portsmouth Supplemental Retirement System and the Portsmouth Fire and Police Retirement System to make no investment of funds under their contro' (1) in entities that maintain their principal headquarters or consider their principal market within the geographical or political boundaries of the Republic of South Africa; or (2) entiti{ which do business within the geopgraphical or political boundaries of the Republic of South Africa unless such entities are signatories to the Sullivan Principal and have made demonstrat{ progress ~n the implementation of the principles or are endorsers of the Sullivan principles and meet its basic requirements, and t~ divest~ as exped~tidu~2y as reasonable, funds that are currently invested ~n such entities and ~o reinvest such fund5 upon the exercise of bona fide discretion in securities permitted by state law and in keeping with the spirit of this resolu- tion. Ayes: Beamer, Corprew, Gray, Lucas, Webb, Holley Nays: None 85-312 Minister Rafiq Zaidi, 547 Edwards Street, representing POWER, Black Concerned Citizens, expressed appreciation of the Council for the understanding of the situation taking place in South Africa. 85-312 Alma Mitchell, 6203 Arthur Avenue, representing Ebony Heights Civic League, inquired when the work of paving the streets in Ebony Heights area would take place. The City Manager responded and stated he would try ro 1985. 85-313 A. Louise Hill, 738 Potomac Avenue, inquired was not present when the item became before Council under give an exaat date before October of the outcome of UP 85-25 as she Public Hearing. Ms. Hill was informed that the vote was 4-2 in favor of the item. On motion meeting adjourned at 9:40 APPROVED 4*0 (~/ Mayor~-2 City Clerk