THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Friday, June 30, 1995 TAG: 9506290267
SECTION: PORTSMOUTH CURRENTS PAGE: 14 EDITION: FINAL
LENGTH: Medium: 80 lines
The City Council took the following action at its meeting Tuesday: Mayor Webb was absent.
Riveredge Neighborhood: Application by Portsmouth Partners of Virginia to rezone 75 Cambridge Street from Commercial C-1 and Residential RM-75 to Residential RS-60-K Conditional.
Withdrawn
Resolution granting a use permit request of John and Carol Braley to operate a Bed and Breakfast Inn at 420 Middle Street.
Approved, 6-0
Resolution granting the request of Beacon Construction Company for a group housing project to construct 112 apartment units at Williams Court, 2012 Victory Boulevard.
Approved, 4-2; Hawks and Pitts opposed
Ordinance to amend chapter 25 of the code by repealing sections 25-226 through 25-228 pertaining to Willett Hall Rental Fees.
Approved, 5-1; Clemons opposed
Motion authorizing the city manager to enter into an agreement with PortsEvents to manage the operation of Willett Hall.
Approved, 5-1; Clemons opposed
Ordinance to enact a new section 22-430 of the code to allow the city to seek reimbursement for expenses incurred in responding to situations resulting from driving under the influence.
Tabled, 6-0
Ordinance to appropriate $497,000 from the Capital Improvements Fund for renovation to the second floor of the Police Headquarters building for the new General District Courtroom.
Approved, 6-0
Motion to award the contract for the renovations to The Taf Group.
Approved, 6-0
Ordinance to appropriate $61,210 from the Capital Improvements Fund to upgrade the Neighborhood Facility Recreation center. The main focus of the project will be renovation of two rooms located on the second floor of the building. This project will be partially funded (70 percent) by a National Park Service, Urban Parks and Recovery Grant. The local cash match will be $18,363.
Approved, 6-0
Ordinance to amend chapter 12 of the code by amending 12-63, 12-64 (b) (4), 12-182 (c), 12-213 and 12-250 (b) and (g), and by repealing sections 12-92 and 12-152 pertaining to Finance Department.
Approved, 5-1; Martin opposed
Ordinance to amend chapter 2 of the code by amending section 2-1 (b) pertaining to administration.
Approved, 5-1; Martin opposed
Ordinance to amend the code by replacing the term ``director of finance'' with the term ``deputy city manager for finance.''
Approved, 5-1; Martin opposed
Resolution appointing viewers for the closure of portions of Duncan, Hyman, Baxter, and Trotter Streets and two private lanes for the Regional Jail site.
Approved, 5-1; Clemons opposed
Resolution authorizing the city manager to convey two parcels of land which belong to the city, to the Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority for the Regional Jail site. Acquisition of these two sites and the closing of the streets in the site area should complete acquisition by PRHA for this project.
Approved, 5-1; Clemons opposed
Resolution authorizing the renewal of $5 million of Bond Anticipation Notes. These note provide the funds necessary to fund ongoing capital projects.
Approved, 6-0
Motion to waive the application of the vesting requirement of section 30-236 (c) of the code.
Approved, 5-0-1; Martin abstained
Motion to approve the conceptual design plans for construction of an inlet and ferry docking facility at the foot of High Street developed by Tidewater Regional Transit.
Approved, 6-0
Motion granting permission to proceed with the final design phase.
Approved, 6-0 by CNB