City Council

Regular Session 06/09/20 HON. MARY KATHERINE GREENLAW, MAYOR CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA HON. WILLIAM C. WITHERS, JR., VICE -MAYOR, WARD TWO HON. KERRY P. DEVINE, AT-LARGE CITY COUNCIL HON. MATTHEW J. KELLY, AT-LARGE HON. JASON N. GRAHAM, WARD ONE HON. DR. TIMOTHY P. DUFFY, WARD THREE HON. CHARLIE L. FRYE, JR., WARD FOUR Council Chambers, 715 Princess Anne Street Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401 June 9, 2020 The Council of the City of Fredericksburg, Virginia, held a regular session on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, beginning at 7:30 p.m. using electronic communication through GoToMeeting pursuant to and in compliance with the City Council Ordinance 20-05, an ordinance to address Continuity of City Government during the pendency of a pandemic disaster. City Council Present. Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw. Vice-Mayor William C. Withers, Jr., Council members Kerry P. Devine, Dr. Timothy P. Duffy, Charlie L. Frye, Jr., Jason N. Graham and Matthew J. Kelly. Also Present. City Manager Timothy J. Baroody, Assistant City Manager Mark Whitley, City Attorney Kathleen Dooley, Community Planning and Building Services Director Charles Johnston, Historic Resources Planner Kate Schwartz, Fire Chief Mike Jones, Transportation Administrator Erik Nelson, Network Project Manager Joseph Cornelius, Deputy Clerk of Council Brenda Martin and Clerk of Council Tonya B. Lacey. Opening Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance. Council was led in prayer by Councilor Charlie L. Frye, Jr. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update. Chief Mike Jones reported the following statistic since June 1: 20627 Regular Session 06/09/20 • an increase of 308 cases in local health district • 1905 cases total in the health district • 16 outbreaks in the health district, 3 in the City and all were managed accordingly • Metrics were trending down and hospitalizations remain flat in the district • Statewide hospitalizations down by 202 • Hospitalization releases statewide up by 778 • ICU usage down by 36 • Ventilator usage down by 33 • Number of positive cases down by 5.5% in the district • Number of positive cases statewide down by 5%. The state is consistently testing 6,000 to 10,000 per day and the local health district test between 200 and 450 per day. The average positive cases run 200-450 per day. There have been 21 deaths in the health district and zero deaths in the City of Fredericksburg. The personal protective equipment continues to be in good supply and Chief Jones reported that they were almost finished with the transition plan to move employees back into their offices. Councilor Graham stated that he heard there had been a spike in the City and he asked if that was true and Chief Jones stated that statistics reported zero cases one day and five cases one another day. He said they were working with the faith based community to get community testing done. They have mapped all the City cases and other than one area of concerns, most areas have one or two cases. There are less than 80 active cases according to the health district’s reporting. 20628 Regular Session 06/09/20 Civil Protest. City Manager Baroody reported that it had been a challenging week but they were making progress. He said the Citizen Advisory Panel (CAP) held a productive meeting. The goal of the CAP was to: create a climate of trust between the community and the Fredericksburg Police Department by enhancing awareness of the Department’s policies, procedures, programs, and responsibilities and to provide a forum for the Chief of Police to actively listen to concerns regarding police services or social problems and find solutions by working together. The members on the board are Rev. Jarvis Bailey, Ms. Meredith Beckett, Dr. Marci Catlett, Ms. Sabrina Johnson, Mr. PJ Pcsolinski, and Rev. Hashmel Turner. Mr. Baroody said they have asked the CAP to set quarterly meetings but currently they have been asked to meet weekly. The Police department will provide hundreds of hours of body worn cameras to review by the panel then it would be released to the community. He asked for patience from the community. He said the current meeting was to get with the protestors so they could have a face to face dialog. Mr. Baroody said the City has asked Vernon Green to get in front of the protesters and host a dialog between the protestors and local government just as he did for Stafford County. He said the City never wanted to repeat the events that happened the past week. Mr. Baroody made a commitment to the community that the City would own its mistakes, and if it needs improvements and repair the City would do so. He also offered a message to the community and posted it on the City’s website. Vice-Mayor Withers commended the Police Department for their restraints as they faced harsh abuse this week. He said the main concern for the Police was the safety of all citizens. Vice-Mayor Withers asked the public to keep in mind that the police was doing a yeoman’s job in trying to protect the community. Councilor Duffy expressed his concerns for the demonstrators who were moving without the protections necessary to keep them safe. He said he was supportive of the 20629 Regular Session 06/09/20 demonstrations and their purpose, the right to free speech and he promotes the values of Black Lives Matter. Councilor Duffy said he was concerned with those walking in the wrong direction, in the streets. He urged the protester to work with City staff to promote a strong protest that is safe for everyone. He was appreciative of the City Manager’s full expectation to receive a transparent review and he said this was owed to the citizens as well as the Police Department. Councilor Duffy implored those who want to see change to pursue activities that were safe for everyone. Councilor Devine assured the protesters that the City wanted to hear and be receptive to their message but they wanted to get the message across appropriately. She said it was powerful to see people so energized. She noted that the Police and Fire Chiefs have said there would be a full review of events. She said people were frustrated, but there was still support for the first responders and Councilor Devine was appreciative of them keeping everyone safe. Mayor Greenlaw reported that the events of the recent days and weeks represent legitimate outcries against police brutality and racial profiling which has existed throughout the country for far too long. She was appreciative of the protesters who genuinely love the City and want to make it better, as does the Council. Mayor Greenlaw noted that fortunately in the City the Police Department has had a good track record but she said they all regret the use of tear gas which was not typical or acceptable. She commended the Police Department for working with and being patient with the protesters to enable peaceful demonstrations. Mayor Greenlaw stated that Council have all received many letters and emails and they would be transparent about the review of events as well as informative in answering citizen’s questions. She stated that the eight points that people have been sending are already in the current policies. 20630 Regular Session 06/09/20 Mayor Greenlaw ensured the community that they were being heard and the City acknowledges them and the validity of their concerns but there was now a need for dialog so the City could understand what they wanted and needed in order to take the necessary steps and/or actions. She said they would need the community’s help. Citizen Comment. The following comments were submitted to be read during the citizen comment portion of this evening’s meeting. Adam Whitley (D20-189), 200 Elmhurst Avenue, spoke about his heart break for what has been happening in the City. He said there needed to be change in the way police interact with the community. Mr. Whitley also suggested several laws that he thought would be beneficial for the City. He expressed that the Lenco BearCat had no purpose other than to intimidate the community and there was no need for it in the City. See D20-189 for more information. Kandace Smith (D20-190), 9602 Sandy Pointe, 22408, asked why the city does not create a Civil Review Board to review police incidents and to decide disciplinary actions. See D20-190 for more information. Julie Allbeck (D20-191), 11009 Corey’s Way, 22408, stated that she was in support of Black Lives Matter and she want to see an end to police violence. She said she was in support of the changes suggested by the Fredericksburg Democratic Socialists. Those changes include banning chokeholds/neck restraints, enforcing de-escalation, ending qualified immunity, banning the bearcat, banning teargas, banning any and all military equipment, investigating drone/stingray/AI/facial recognition usage, establishing a community oversight board comprised of community leaders, mayoral appointees, and police representatives, banning the shuffling of problem officers and stopping the policing of schools. See D20-191 for more information. 20631 Regular Session 06/09/20 Stan Kennedy (D20-12), 1615 Charles Street, sent praises for the removal of the slave auction block. See D20-192 for more information. Dolly Whitley (D20-193), 2000 Elmhurst Avenue, spoke in support of police reform. She stated that in recent weeks it had become clear that the police needed to implement de-escalation training. She also listed several laws from other states that she thought would be beneficial to the City. She said she was grateful for the Citizen’s Advisory Panel but more needed to be done and she would like to see an Oversight Board that has power to pass department policies, fire officers and the police chief as well as select police chief candidates and investigate misconduct. See D20-193 for more information. Vicki Sowers (D20-194), Fredericksburg Area Museum Community Outreach Coordinator, thanked the Council for its continuous support of the museum. Ms. Sowers gave the Council a glimpse of the many comments made by visitors. See D20-194 for more information. Caroline Ford (D20-195), Fredericksburg Area Museum Administrative Assistant, spoke of the challenges for the museum during the COVID-19 pandemic and she thanked the City for its continued support. See D20-195 for more information. Rev. Dr. Mochel Morris (D20-196), 701 Cobblestone Boulevard, stated that everyone relies on the police to do too much and she suggested we scale back on areas that they are asked to police. She also suggested banning chokeholds and neck restraints and require officers to use every available alternative before shooting. Rev. Morris also thanked the Police for backing off and allowing the protesters to express themselves. See D20-196 for more information. India Bagsby (D20-197), 6554 Yadkin Court, Alexandria, VA 22310, stated that the City has handled the protest all wrong. See D20-197 for more information. 20632 Regular Session 06/09/20 Emily Brown (D20-198), 1114 Prince Edward Street, expressed concern that the relationship between the Police, City government and citizens has been irreparably damaged. She spoke about the tear gas that was used on the protesters on May 31 who she stated were protesting peacefully. Ms. Brown said the protesters were protesting against police brutality and they were met with police brutality. She said the repairing of those relationships begin with the Council. See D20-198 for more information. Katie Dawson (D20-199), 905 Brompton Street, stated that the way the police and public officials had been treating the Black Live Matter movement was horrific. See D20-199 for more information. Ruth Golden (D20-200), 604 stonewall Lane, requested the dismissal of all curfew charges that resulted from protest held in the City. See D20-200for more information. D. Janelle Kennedy (D20-201), 7 Lafayette Station, spoke about an incident that occurred near her home where two Stafford Deputies pursued a group of young people. She spoke about how she feared for them and she directed them into her side yard. Ms. Kennedy described how those deputies continued to pursue the kids at her home for over an hour and she questioned their behavior. See D20-201 for more information. Margaret Carmody (D20-202), 1104 Charles Street, requested charges be dropped for those protesting past the curfew. She said Fredericksburg had an opportunity to be at the forefront of progression, and humanitarian change. See D20-202 for more information. Bryan Bess (D20-203), 425 Woodford Street, condemned the use of tear gas on the peaceful protesters. He said reform was needed and he suggested demilitarizing the police department. Mr. Bess requested that the police department’s budget be drastically reduced and put the funds towards people and organizations that help and assist citizens. See D20-203 for more information. 20633 Regular Session 06/09/20 Charles Sharpless (D20-204), 1613 Sunken Road, spoke on the excessive use of tear gas on the protesters and he said the warning was inadequately disseminated. He also spoke of the excessive use of tear gas by Stafford County deputies as they were dressed in riot gear. Mr. Sharpless said he was surprise the next night to see the Fredericksburg Police in similar levels of force and weaponry. Mr. Sharpless expressed the need to demilitarize the police. See D20-204 for more information. Colleen Stowell (D20-205), 4 Seaman Court, 22405, demanded defunding and demilitarizing the police department as well as banning choke hold/neck restraints, enforcing de-escalation and end qualified immunity. She also requested that there be a ban on bearcat and tear gas. She would like the city to establish a community oversight board made up of community leaders. See D20-205 for more information. Megan Colon (D20-206), 112 Kinloch Drive, spoke in support of the Black Lives Matter movement as well as the end of qualified immunity for police officers, banning chokeholds and neck restraints and enforcing the use of de-escalation tactics. Ms. Colon also requested the removal of the BearCat, tear gas, military equipment and drones. See D20-206 for more information. Laura Stitt (D20-207), 1003 Great Oaks Lane, said she wanted to build an accessory dwelling unit for her elderly mother but she learned it was not allowed. Ms. Stitt asked the Council to consider amending the ordinance to allow accessory dwelling units. See D20-207 for more information. Janet Watkins (D20-208), 1206 Walker Drive, urged the Council to reevaluate the use of force policies and practices and commit to rooting out racial bias’ and ensuring the City invest money in ways that empower its citizens. There was also a list of questions they wanted answered. See D20-208 for more information. 20634 Regular Session 06/09/20 Austin Rapkins (D20-209), 1611 Sunken Road, asked the Council to listen to the pleas from the citizens. He said the way forward was to work hand and hand with the community. See D20-209 for more information. Lexy Maratellos (D20-210), 807 Marye Street, stated that she was tear gassed by the police while protesting and she said she was not sure she would be able to trust the police again. See D20-210 for more information. Julian Stebbins-Sharpless (D20-211), 1613 Sunkin Road, spoke about his disappointment in a statement made while having a conversation with Councilor Kelly. See D20-211 for more information. Alex Caphaw-Taylor (D20-212), 117 Springwood Drive, asked the City to apply racial equality whenever it does anything. He requested the Council write a racial equality plan along with a long list of other requests. Mr. Capshaw-Taylor also expressed his concern for the use of tear gas on the protesters. See D20-212 for more information. Emily Taylor (D20-213), 437 Hanson Avenue, stated that she was saddened and angered by the response of the Police to the protesters and she said it was time to listen to the Black Lives Matter movement. She also said the police should be removed or disarmed while in the schools. Ms. Taylor called for demilitarizing the police. She also thanked the City for the removal of the slave auction block. See D20-213 for more information. Chanise Jackson (D20-214), requested that the charges dropped for those protesting and she said they wanted more than just the slave block removed. See D20-214 for more information. Erik Nelson (D20-215), Brompton Street, spoke on the salary cuts within the City and he noted that many employees pay have been dropped below the minimum of the City’s lowest category. He added that if any of those employees take a job somewhere else, the 20635 Regular Session 06/09/20 lowest pay the City would have to offer a new employee would be more than what their already serving colleagues would be making. See D20-215 for more information. Chris Foss (D20-216), 906 Marye Street, expressed his disappointment in the City for declaring a “state of emergency”. He stated that it was unnecessary and resulted in egregious abuses of power. Mr. Foss believes that much of the heightened tension has come from police overreaction. He also requested that the charges of all those who broke curfew to be dropped. See D20-216 for more information. Eric Bonds (D20-217), 437 Hanson Avenue, stated that there was no need for military equipment in the City such as the Lenco Bearcat. He said the use of teargas was reckless and antagonistic. He encouraged the city leaders to think about how the community could proactively create justice and well-being throughout the community. Mr. Bonds also requested and open investigation, making parks and recreation more accessible to low-income residents, and to hold a public dialog. See D20-217 for more information. Andrew Kolar (D20-218), 1428 Royston Street, expressed his support for the following demands: 1. Publicly condemn the harmful actions and excessive force that the Fredericksburg Police and Stafford Police deployed in response to recent peaceful protests by Friday, June 5, 2020. 2. Redistributing funds from the police department in ways that benefit the community such as our schools and other programs 3. Proactively reconfigure Fredericksburg City Public Schools’ role in the school-to-prison pipeline. 4. Reduce the rate police are used as first responders and instead use people that are better trained for the situations 5. Implement antiracist practices within the Fredericksburg City Public School system. 6. Commit to have a conversation around slavery in Fredericksburg and providing reparations to those directly affected or alternatively a scholarship in honor of enslaved people. See D20-218 for more information. 20636 Regular Session 06/09/20 Emily Hollingsworth (D20-219), 11707 Roosevelt Road, 22407, encourage the Council to cut the Police department budget and put the funding where vulnerable communities could benefit from it such as schools or the library. See D20-219 for more information. Ashley Hodges (D20-220), 1767 Frist Center, Princeton, NJ, stated that the cities response to the two concurrent public health crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic and police brutality has been unsatisfactory. She added that the silence from the Council to the concerned youth has been unacceptable. See D20-220 for more information. Clara Camber (D20-221), 913 Marye Street, requested that all of City Council and School Board respond to the demands of the Fredericksburg Power Collective. See D20-221 for more information. Liza Coby (D20-222), 1517 Caroline Street, spoke in support of the Fredericksburg Power Collective demands that were released on June 4. They requested that the City not fund the three police and school resource officers and redistribute the funds to crisis and de- escalation training for teachers. The group also request defunding the police. See D20-222 for more information. Mara Scanlon (D20-223), 906 Marye Street, described what she saw with the police in riot gear with military vehicle during what she described as a peaceful protest. She said she witnessed arrests being made before curfew. She said those acts leave young people of color to believe the government and security forces lie, obfuscate and see them as criminals. She spoke of her disappointment in these actions. See D20-223 for more information. Garnett Brown (D20-224), 811 College Avenue, spoke in support of Black Live Matter movement and their demands to hold the police accountable. Mr. Brown asked for 20637 Regular Session 06/09/20 justification on the budget cuts to the schools but increased funding to the Juvenile Detention Center. See D20-224 for more information. Maura Schneider (D20-225), 107 Caroline Street, suggested reallocating the roles and resources away from the police department and towards social workers and advocates when dealing with the homeless camps. She also requested the reduction of funds to the police department and move those funds to the social services department. See D20-225 for more information. Mayor Greenlaw thanked all who submitted letters and she added that all the questions raised would be answered and a full review and report was on the way. Council Agenda Presented. The following items were presented to Council for discussion. 7A. Protest 101 – Councilor Frye 7B. Apology – Councilor Kelly 7C. Police Militarization – Councilor Graham 7D. Protest Movement – Councilor Duffy 7E. Fredericksburg Class of 2020 – Councilor Duffy 7F. Former Slave Auction Block – Councilor Frye Protest 101. Councilor Frye recognized a few of the groups that were at the forefront of the protests: Power Collective, FXBG Black Lives Matter, Leaders for Peace, and TMZ FXBG (The Melanin Cooperative). He said in a world so divided it was great to see these young people come together. Councilor Frye also stated that he met with five young individuals; Clara Camber, Alexa McNeil, Tweedle Ingram, Aliza Colby and Ashley Hodges abut some concerns they had with the order and what to do at a protest. They came up with a plan to produce some 20638 Regular Session 06/09/20 type of quiz to be given to students from seventh grade through twelfth grade so that future generations would know the rules of engagement of protesting. Mayor Greenlaw suggested they present this idea to the School Board. Apology. Councilor Kelly stated that he has been out with protestors almost every evening and he had many conversations during the protest. He said the speaker who referenced an inappropriate comment made by him, was correct, and he apologized. He said as an elected official he should be held to a higher standard. He said he looks forward to working with the community who are working to make change. Police Demilitarization. Councilor Graham said police demilitarization has been brought up repeatedly and it was because there has been an increased amount of military grade equipment in local law enforcement. He shares the frustration of the citizens and he did some research on it. He said the culprit for this was the 1033 program which began 23 years ago and it lets the department of defense to get rid of surplus equipment and all the localities have to pay for is the shipping. He said he would provide the link so the public could see what has been purchased by the City and other localities. Councilor Graham said he spoke with Chief Layton and asked for an inventory of all the equipment that had been purchased by the City so they could get rid of any equipment that should not be in local law enforcements supply. Protest Movement. Councilor Duffy thanked everyone for their engagement. He said there are a lot of questions and demands and it would take a lot of work from everyone to work through reform in all areas. He said he supported the Black Lives Matter movement and he said the sound being heard was white privilege crumbling. He said there needed to be acceptance because it is real and it must be faced. He shared his growth 20639 Regular Session 06/09/20 through the slave auction block communications. Councilor Duffy said he was very grateful for those who were engaged. Councilor Devine assured everyone that the Council heard all the letters and they were listening. She said this was a positive change for the community. Fredericksburg Class of 2020. Councilor Duffy congratulated the class of 2020 and he noted that they provided individualized graduations so family could be a part of the ceremony. He said they would be providing a video of all the graduates. Former Slave Auction Block. Councilor Frye thanked the Council for their help through the journey. He said it was a relief to have the block removed. He thanked the City Council and staff who did all the work. Mayor Greenlaw thanked City Manager Baroody for taking her and Councilor Frye to New York to interview the International Sites of Conscience to help with the community dialog. Vice-Mayor Withers commented on all the letters received from the citizens and he said we are all in this together and the Black Lives Matter movement was a good movement. He said he was waiting to hear all sides before commenting, but he did say he was struggling with the idea of defunding the police department. He said the Council was listening and there would be changes. City Manager’s Consent Agenda Accepted for Transmittal as Recommended (D20-226 thru D20-228). Councilor Kelly moved approval of the City Manager’s consent agenda; motion was seconded by Councilor Devine and passed by the following recorded votes. Ayes (7). Councilors Greenlaw, Withers, Devine, Duffy, Frye, Graham and Kelly. Nays (0). 20640 Regular Session 06/09/20 • Transmittal of Abstract Votes (D20-226). • Transmittal of Board and Commission Minutes o Clean & Green Commission – May 4, 2020 (D20-227). o Public Transit Advisory Board – February 5, 2020 (D20-228). Adoption of Minutes. Councilor Graham moved approval of the May 20, 2020 special session minutes and May 26, 2020 public hearing and regular session minutes; motion was seconded by Councilor Devine and passed by the following recorded votes. Ayes (7). Councilors Greenlaw, Withers, Devine, Duffy, Frye, Graham and Kelly. Nays (0). Resolution 20-44, First Read Approved, Appropriating Funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Beginning July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 (D20- 229). Assistant City Manager Whitley presented the budget noting the cuts that were made from the originally presented budget. The budget being presented was $94,324,942 which is a decline from the original recommendation of $103.4 million. It is down because of the pandemic which caused a decrease in taxes. Mr. Whitley noted that the City was now in a recession. He made note of the changes that were made like cutting the four percent pay increase to staff, removal of all new full-time positions, reduction to the public safety pay plan reserve, reduction to the transfer to city schools, there were also debt service saving, reduced transfer to capital, reduced city support to library, jail and other partner agencies. Mr. Whitley reminded the public that there was no tax increase, no fee increase for water, sewer, planning fees and recycling. Mr. Whitley said they would recommend having frequent reviews of the budget and appropriate all the funds except three at seventy-five percent. Those funds include the 20641 Regular Session 06/09/20 general fund, operating fund and the enterprise funds. He noted that pay reductions were used to help balance the budget. Councilor Kelly asked staff to review the additional saving that he requested during the work session and Mr. Whitley stated that they would look into saving in the travel and training budgets, equipment replacements, check the Clerk of the Courts and other Constitutional Officers’ budgets and a pay reduction of three percent for the City Council. Councilor Devine moved to approve Resolution 20-44, on first read, appropriating funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 beginning July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021; motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Withers and passed by the following recorded votes. Ayes (7). Councilors Greenlaw, Withers, Devine, Duffy, Frye, Graham and Kelly. Nays (0). Resolution 20-45, Approved, Authorizing Use of $1,416,000 of Motor Fuels Tax Funds for Various Transportation Projects (D20-230). After staff presentation Councilor Kelly made a motion to approve Resolution 20-45, authorizing use of $1,416,000 of motor fuels tax funds for various transportation projects; motion was seconded by Councilor Graham and passed by the following recorded votes. Ayes (7). Councilors Greenlaw, Withers, Devine, Duffy, Frye, Graham and Kelly. Nays (0). Resolution 20-46, Approved, Granting Signature Authority for Transportation Projects (D20-231). Councilor Kelly made a motion to approve Resolution 20-46, granting signature authority for transportation projects; motion was seconded by Councilor Graham and passed by the following recorded votes. Ayes (7). Councilors Greenlaw, Withers, Devine, Duffy, Frye, Graham and Kelly. Nays (0). Resolution 20-47, Approved, Authorizing the Use of $367,089 in Motor Fuels Taxes for the Virginia Railway Express and $47,900 for the 20642 Regular Session 06/09/20 Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission for Fiscal Year 2021 (D20-232). Staff gave a brief presentation and Councilor Kelly made a motion to approved Resolution 20-47, authorizing the use of $367,089 in motor fuels taxes for the Virginia Railway Express and $47,900 for the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission for Fiscal Year 2021; motion was seconded by Councilor Devine and passed by the following recorded votes. Ayes (7). Councilors Greenlaw, Withers, Devine, Duffy, Frye, Graham and Kelly. Nays (0). Resolution 20-48, Approved, Amending Program Administration Fees for the C-PACE Program (D20-233). After staff presentation Councilor Graham moved approval of Resolution 20-48, Amending Program Administration Fees for the C-PACE Program; motion was seconded by Councilor Frye and passed by the following recorded votes. Ayes (7). Councilors Greenlaw, Withers, Devine, Duffy, Frye, Graham and Kelly. Nays (0). Ordinance 20-11, First Read Approved, Suspending the Effective Date of Ordinance 20-01, an Amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance to Require the Preservation and Accommodation of Archeological Resources (D20-234). After staff presentation Vice- Mayor Withers made a motion to approve Ordinance 20-11, on first read, suspending the effective date of Ordinance 20-01, an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance to require the preservation and accommodation of archeological resources; motion was seconded by Councilor Devine and passed by the following recorded votes. Ayes (7). Councilors Greenlaw, Withers, Devine, Duffy, Frye, Graham and Kelly. Nays (0). 20643 Regular Session 06/09/20 City Manager’s Report and Council Calendar (D20-235 thru D20- 236). City Manager Baroody directed the Council’s attention to the Manager’s Update: Fredericksburg City Council Message to our Community, June 23 Primary Election, Chatham Bridge Closure, Upcoming Budget Work Sessions and Meetings, COVID-19 (Coronavirus), Where to Buy Face Coverings in FXBG, Census 2020, Camp at Home and Fred Focus. Adjournment. There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mayor Greenlaw declared the meeting officially adjourned at 10:49 p.m. Mary Katherine Greenlaw Mary Katherine Greenlaw, Mayor Tonya B. Lacey Tonya B. Lacey, Clerk of Council, CMC 20644