City Council

CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA HON. THOMAS J. TOMZAK, MAYOR HON. MARY KATHERINE GREENLAW, VICE MAYOR CITY COUNCIL HON. KERRY P. DEVINE, AT-LARGE HON. BRADFORD C. ELLIS, WARD ONE HON. GEORGE C. SOLLEY, WARD TWO HON. FREDERIC N. HOWE, III, WARD THREE Council Chambers, 715 Princess Anne Street HON. BEATRICE R. PAOLUCCI, WARD FOUR Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401 Council Work Session April 10, 2012 Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Fredericksburg Area Continuum of Care The Council of the City of Fredericksburg, Virginia held a work session on Tuesday, April 10, 2012, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall Conference Room. Council Present. Mayor Thomas J. Tomzak, Presiding. Vice-Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw. Councilors Kerry P. Devine, Bradford C. Ellis, Frederic N. Howe, III, Beatrice R. Paolucci and George C. Solley. Also Present. City Manager Beverly R. Cameron, Assistant City Manager Mark Whitley, City Attorney Kathleen Dooley, Budget Manager Amanda Lickey, Planning Director Ray Ocel, Senior Planner Erik Nelson, Community Development Planner Marne Sherman and Clerk of Council Tonya B. Lacey. Fiscal Year 2013 Budget. City Manager Cameron informed Council of the good news from Rick Brown the Secretary of Finance. He issued a statement from the Governor saying the five percent Virginia Retirement System mandatory member contribution could be phased in over a five-year period. Mr. Cameron explained that Council would be reviewing the list of propositions and he would like to hold an up down vote on April 17 or evaluate each amendment with respect to how it contributes to Council’s objectives and consider those with the highest contributions. He asked that all amendments be submitted by April 13 to discuss and evaluate at the April 17 work session. He said the amendments would be refined and adjusted after the April 17 public hearing. Assistant City Manager Whitley reviewed the propositions and a discussion ensued on whether a vehicle should be listed with the zoning inspector position as it is listed with the 1 truancy position. Staff stated that the Planning Department already had a staff vehicle that could be used if needed. Budget Manager Lickey reviewed the technical amendments, and the general fund adjustments. See the attached documents for more information. Vice-Mayor Greenlaw requested adding the fireworks for the Heritage Festival in the amount of $3,500. Fredericksburg Area Continuum of Care. Community Development Planner Sherman presented a PowerPoint presentation that covered the City’s role in the Continuum of Care (CoC), the purpose, its membership, funding, strategic planning, Census, chart of homeless persons by fixed address, homeless population trends, CoC achievements, and solutions. See attachments for more information. Ms. Sherman expanded on each of the topics, she also stated that the CoC works with several agencies to try and help the homeless. She affirmed that the CoC does not support tent cities. Councilor Ellis said that he had met with staff and Micah and some of the CoC members and the general consensus is that it is good to have a joint taskforce to include Council, business owners, Central Virginia Housing Coalition and the Police. He said he would like to have a forum with all the stakeholders and bring a proposed policy to Council. He said he started working on a charter for the taskforce, but he had not completed it. Adjournment. There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mayor Tomzak declared the work session officially adjourned at 7:10 p.m. Tonya B. Lacey_ Tonya B. Lacey Clerk of Council City of Fredericksburg 2