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I5Y November 25~ 1920 Due to the historical nature of the sidewalks, Cox Cable has been pursuing cabling the area by obtaining back yard and alley easements from local residents. The initial engineering plan has not been fully accepted by all residents and Cox Cable has been meeting with the Civic Group to work out an acceptable means to the residents. It is anticipated that construc tion in Olde Towne will begin as soon as possible and the Cable Television Commission will monitor the proposals and hold, if necessary, public hearings to receive public comments on the proposed plan. Upon the completion of the Olde Towne Construction, all locations within the City of Portsmouth will have access to cable television within thirty (30) days upon request for same as required by the Franchise Agreement. As noted above, the Cable Television Commission will continue to monitor the operation of the Franchise. At the present time, the Franchisee has provided the local VHF, UHF Channel and the imported VHF Channels required undar the Franchise Agreement. In addition, all Port{mouth City Schools and the City Hall Complex has been cabled. In accordance with the requirements of the Franchise, Cox will be locating an office facility in Portsmouth for use as a Service Center for the convenience of Portsmouth residents and to assist in the operation of the local Franchise. The Franchisee is required to establish, operate and maintain a channel for local origination cable casting, government access, educational access and public access, including equipment and facilities for same. Cox currently has the capability to provide such access channels and it will be the initial charge of the restructured Cable Television Commission to commence the necessary review and evaluation and public hearings to determine the proper method of usage of such access channels. If there are any further questions in regard to the current status of the Franchise Agreement at this time, I will be available to answer same at your convenience." On motion of Mrs. Webb and seconded by Mr. Barnes, the ordinance was adopted, and by the following vote: Ayes: Barnes, Beamer, Gray, Oast, Webb, Whitlow, Johansen Nays: None 80-362 Zoning Petition Z 80-18 meeting of November 10, 1980. Referred to the Planning Commiss_ion at the regular The following letter from the Director of Planning was submitted: "At its regular monthly meeting on November 18, 1980, the City Planning Commission dis- cussed and resolved to table this matter until further information is received from the City Attorney and/or owners of this property. The Commission was informed that 1977 ordinances establishing the Towne Square Historic District and the Downtown Historic Zoning District cross-reference the latter with the Towne Square Historic Zoning District. In effect, the zoning district is applicable under either title since both were made official parts of Chapter V of the Zoning Ordinance in 1977." (The City Manager stated letter should read in first paragraph: informatio~is received from the owners of this property., Councilman Barnes questioned the validity of the second para- graph and the City Attorney indicated that the conclusion within was questionable.) No action t~len. The following reports from the City Manager were presented: 80-415 "Consideration of an Ordinance on first reading to appropriate $33,500 from the Capital Improvements Fund for the demolition of Robert E. Lee School. This appropriation will provide the necessary funds for the demolition of Robert E. Lee School except for the cafeteria building. The City has received bids for the demolition and bid has been awarded to the lowest bidder. The delay in the execution was due to the requirg- mont to use Robert E. Lee as a voting place for the Presidential Election. Total cost of the project to be funded from unallocated bond proceeds. The City Manager recommends adoption on first reading. On motion of Mr, Gray and seconded by Mrs. Webb, the following ordinance was approved on first reading, and by unanimous vote: "AN ORDINA~NCE TO APPROPRIATE $S3,500 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE DEMOLITION OF A PORTION OF THE ROBERT E. LEE SCHOOL." 80-416 "Consideration of an ordinance on first reading to appropriate $389,000 from the General Fund for remedial and vocational programs, Portsmouth Public Schools. This appropriation will provide the necessary funding for the Virginia Program for Remedi~ Education and the Program for Vocational Education for the Handicapped. Of the total, $309,001 will be used for remedial education; and, $80,000 for vocational education for the handicapped~ The School Board has requested by resolution that the current operating budget be increased in the amount of $389,000. The programs will be fully funded by the State and will not require any additional local funds. A copy of the request from the School Board is attached for your information. The City Manager recommends adoption on first reading. On motion of Mr. Whitlow and seconded by Mr Gray, the following ordinance was approved on first reading, and by unanimous vote: