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Minutes from the Petersburg City Council meeting held on: September 3, 2013 -1– ______________________________________________________________________________ The regular meeting of the Petersburg City Council was held on Tuesday, September 3, 2013, at the Union Train Station. Mayor Moore called the closed session meeting to order at 6:30p.m. 1. ROLL CALL: Present: Council Member David R. Coleman Council Member W. Howard Myers Council Member Ken M. Pritchett Council Member Carl M. Ross Council Member Treska Wilson-Smith Vice Mayor Horace P. Webb Mayor Brian A. Moore Absent: Present from City Administration: City Manager, William Johnson, III City Attorney Brian Telfair Clerk of Council Nykesha D. Jackson, CMC 2. CLOSED SESSION(a): City Attorney Brian Telfair, stated that it was City Council’s desire to enter into a closed session under Section 2.2-3711.A (7) of the Code of Virginia, and specifically under the Subsection 7 to consult with legal counsel, 1 item. Council Member Coleman moved that the City Council go into closed session for the purposes noted by the City Attorney. The motion was seconded by Council Member Ross. There was no discussion on the motion, which was approved on roll call vote. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Myers, Pritchett, Ross, Wilson-Smith, Webb and Moore City Council entered closed session at 6:30 p.m. CERTIFICATION: Vice Mayor Webb made a motion to return City Council into open session and certify the purposes of the closed session. The motion was seconded by Council Member Ross. There was no discussion on the motion, which was approved on roll call vote. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Myers, Pritchett, Ross, Wilson-Smith, Webb and Moore 13-R-41 A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING, AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE OF VIRGINIA, SECTION 2.2- 3712, THAT TO THE BEST OF EACH MEMBER’S KNOWLEDGE, ONLY PUBLIC BUSINESS MATTERS LAWFULLY EXEMPTED FROM OPEN MEETING REQUIREMENTS OF VIRGINIA LAW WERE DISCUSSED IN THE CLOSED SESSION, AND ONLY SUCH PUBLIC BUSINESS MATTERS AS WERE IDENTIFIED IN THE MOTION CONVENING THE CLOSED SESSION WERE HEARD, DISCUSSED, OR CONSIDERED. 3. ADJOURNMENT:  Minutes from the Petersburg City Council meeting held on: September 3, 2013 -2– ______________________________________________________________________________ Council Member Ross moved for adjournment. The motion was seconded by Council Member Myers. There was no discussion. The motion was approved on roll call vote. City Council adjourned at 7:30 p.m. 1. REGULARLY-SCHEDULED MEETING – 7:30 P.M. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Council Member David R. Coleman Council Member W. Howard Myers Council Member Ken M. Pritchett Council Member Carl M. Ross Council Member Treska Wilson-Smith Vice Mayor Horace P. Webb Mayor Brian A. Moore Absent: Present from City Administration: City Manager William E. Johnson, III City Attorney Brian Telfair Clerk of Council Nykesha D. Jackson, CMC 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: a. Clerk of Council, Nykesha Jackson, led council and the audience in the pledge of allegiance. 4. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS: a. Proclamation recognizing September as Attendance Awareness Month Mayor Moore read the proclamation out loud. School Board Member, Pat Hines stated that this is an important issue concerning attendance with the youth in Petersburg. She stated that it is very important that the children in the City attend school on a daily basis to get their education. She stated that citizens and parents should support this event in helping the children attend school. School Board Member, Ken Pritchett, stated that he is in full support of the proclamation and of Ms. Hines. b. Presentation on the Government Outreach Program BACKGROUND: The City of Petersburg has implemented the Government Outreach Program. There was a need to consolidate and enhance communication between citizens and City Departments. Government Outreach provides a way to increase efficiency while providing better customer service.  Minutes from the Petersburg City Council meeting held on: September 3, 2013 -3– ______________________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that Council promote the use of this technology to our citizens. Fire Chief T.C. Hairston and his staff: Shalonda Venable, Howard Hines, and Renee Hawkins gave a brief overview of the Government Outreach Program. c. Report by Kevin Brown, City Treasurer BACKGROUND: The City Treasurer is required by City Code to provide report to City Council. RECOMMENDATION: For information only. No action is recommended. City Treasurer, Kevin Brown, gave a PowerPoint presentation on the City Treasurers office and City revenue. 5. CONSENT AGENDA: a. Minutes from the regularly-scheduled meeting on July 16, 2013. Vice Mayor Webb made a motion to approve the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion was approved on roll call. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Myers, Pritchett, Ross, Wilson-Smith, Webb and Moore 6. OFFICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. As required by the Code of Virginia, as amended, a public hearing on the potential changes in Petersburg Area Transit schedules, routes, and fares. BACKGROUND: PAT is currently providing transit services to VSU in Chesterfield County; the Southpark Mall in Colonial Heights; Fort Lee in Prince George County; and Central State Hospital and the Southside Training Center in Dinwiddie County; however, the City receives no financial contributions from these entities for the transit services provided. Additionally, some of the City routes have very low ridership. Staff recommends changes in an effort to make PAT more efficient and to lessen the amount of general funds needed to continue services. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend Council adopt, by the attached Resolution, changes in Petersburg Area Transit’s schedules, routes, and fares. Steven Hicks, Director of Public Works, gave an overview of the revisions from June 18, 2013, City Council meeting regarding the Petersburg Area Transit. Mayor Moore opened the floor for public comment. Linwood Christian, 410 Mistletoe Street, spoke on the elimination of the buses going to Pocahontas Island. He stated that he thought that this was a great idea. He stated that he did not think that it was a great idea to take the Virginia Avenue route away. Marvin Rollins, Interim Transit Manager, spoke on the transfers for the buses. He stated that the transfers are going from two hours to one hour. He stated that the transfers are the best way to use the service.  Minutes from the Petersburg City Council meeting held on: September 3, 2013 -4– ______________________________________________________________________________ Ronald Glass, Sr., 136 Marshall Street, stated that the bus changes will hurt the City of Petersburg. He stated that the City of Petersburg should do what is right. He stated that there are a lot of citizens that work at Southpark Mall that have to be at work around 6:15am. Karen Parrish, 1211 West Washington Street, stated that the buses need to continue to run early in the morning. She stated that the increase on fare is ridiculous. She stated that she has children and grandchildren to support and if she loses her job based on the bus changes she will not be able to take care of them and that she will be back in the system for financial support. Richard Mills, 1135 Hinton Street, stated that he does not understand why there are security guards at the bus station. He stated that there is nothing going on in the facility where security is needed. He spoke on the opposition of the route changes and the fare increases. He stated that they should have gotten smaller buses instead of big buses. He asked the question of why there are not any shops in the bus station for the citizens. Jayne Sampson, 14 S. Chappell Street, stated that she is in opposition of the route changes and the fare increase. She stated that the bus station is not citizen friendly and that it has a bad odor to it. Curtis Russell, 214 S. Sycamore Street, stated that he is tired of citizens having to pay for the City’s mistakes. He spoke in opposition of the route change and fare increase. Gloria Brown, 1557 South Sycamore Street, stated that it takes the riders on the buses three or four times as long to reach their destination. She stated that there are a lot of people that are working minimum wage and that this is a big struggle. She stated that the City should think of a creative plan for the use of the Multi-Modal Transit Station. Charles Meyer, 103 S. Jefferson Street, stated that transportation is public service. He stated that to approve this change would be degrading the City. Serena Mason, 2511 Crestwood Avenue, spoke in opposition of the bus route changes as well as the increase in rates. Yvonne Paige, 321 Porterville Street, stated that there were not any problems in the past. She stated that she does not see reason why they are changing the rates and the routes. Jasmine Clark, apartments on Crater Road, spoke in opposition of the rate and route change. Vernel Gannaway, 652 Old Wagner Road, stated that the community is the citizens and that the City needs to listen to the citizens’ complaints and views on the changes. Michael Edwards, 510 Squaw Alley, stated that he understands that money is tight in the City. He stated that they need to look at different changes to the routes and fair increase. He stated that they should also consider the comments from the citizens that use the buses for work as well as getting to the doctor. Pamela, Bingham, 1717 West Princeton Road, spoke in opposition of the route changes and rate increase. Latoya Carrie, 618 South Sycamore Street, spoke in opposition of the route changes and rate increase. Seeing no further hands, Mayor Moore closed the public hearing. There was discussion among City Council Members.  Minutes from the Petersburg City Council meeting held on: September 3, 2013 -5– ______________________________________________________________________________ Council Member Pritchett made a motion to send the route change and rate increase back to Mr. Johnson, Mr. Hicks, and PAT for review to see if they can increase real estate tax to cover the bus routes and rate increase. The motion was seconded by Council Member Wilson-Smith. The motion was approved on roll call. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Pritchett, Wilson-Smith; Voting No: Myers, Ross, Webb, and Moore Council Member Pritchett made a substitute motion to bring item back and look into fares, taxes, and other revenues to help with the ridership of the buses. The motion was seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion was approved on roll call. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Pritchett, Ross Wilson- Smith, Webb and Moore; Voting No: Myers 7. PUBLIC INFORMATION PERIOD: The Public Information Period is established by the Rules of Council to hear input from City residents or owners of businesses in the City. It will last for a maximum of 30 minutes. Speakers will be called in the order that they have signed up to speak. If there are ten or fewer speakers, each shall speak for a maximum of 3 minutes. If there are more than six (6) people desiring to speak, the time allotted to each person may be adjusted or the number of speakers limited to meet the time limitation. A speaker may speak on items except those that are listed on tonight’s Council agenda. Any matter brought before the attention of the City Council during the public information period will not be acted upon by the City Council at this meeting. Yannette Nicholas, 1207 McKenzie Street, stated that she would like to thank everyone that participated in the Back to School Rally on the first day of school. She stated that it was a big turn out and that she would like to thank Ms. Miles for believing in her and her idea. Vernel Gannaway, 652 Old Wagner, stated that the lights on Wagner Road still need to be looked at. He stated that the sensors are all off. He stated that there are still problems with people receiving their trash cans. Linwood Christian, 410 Mistletoe Street, stated that City Council members need to stop airing their dirty laundry all over Facebook. He stated that there is also a problem with 709 Wilson Street. He spoke on the feasibility study that had taken place. Ian Christian, 410 Mistletoe Street, asked City Council when they will make the youth a priority. He stated that there still are not any activities for the youth in the City to participate in. 8. BUSINESS OR REPORTS FOR/FROM THE MAYOR OR OTHER MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL: a. Consideration of an appointment to the Community Criminal Justice Board (CCJB). BACKGROUND: The Community Criminal Justice Board is responsible for developing and amending a local criminal justice plan for the Judicial District and Circuit serving the City of Petersburg. Additionally, the Board assists agencies in establishing, evaluating, monitoring, and modifying programs and services for local responsible offenders on the basis of an objective assessment of the community’s needs and resources. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend Council appoint Lucretia A. Carrico to the Community Criminal Justice Board. Council Member Coleman made a motion to appoint Lucretia A. Carrico to the Community Criminal Justice Board. The motion was seconded by Council Member Pritchett. The motion was approved on roll call. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Myers, Pritchett, Ross, Wilson-Smith, Webb, and Moore  Minutes from the Petersburg City Council meeting held on: September 3, 2013 -6– ______________________________________________________________________________ 13-R-42 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING LUCRETIA A. CARRICO TO THE COMMUNITY CRIMINAL JUSTICE BOARD. b. Consideration of appropriating Justice Assistance Grant funds in the amount of $74,948 to Petersburg Community Corrections to fund a Pretrial Services program. BACKGROUND: On January 31, 2013, a Byrne/JAG grant application was submitted by PCC Director, Nicole Loving, to secure funding for the implementation of a new pretrial services program through Petersburg Community Corrections. The grant was approved with $67,454 in federal funds and $7,494 in local matching funds (10%) for a total award of $74,948, The community based model will be implemented with the assistance for the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). It us primarily designed to provide information to the judges(s) of the district court(s) at the initial appearance for defendants who have been admitted to bail but not released due to an inability to meet the requirements of a secure bond, or have been denied bail. Supervision and services are provided for those individuals released to the custody of the pretrial service agency. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend Council appropriate the grant award and matching funds to the Petersburg Community Corrections budget. William Johnson, City Manager, gave a brief update of the appropriation of Justice Assistance Grant funds in the amount of $74,948 to Petersburg community Corrections to fund a Pretrial Services program. Council Member Myers made a motion to appropriate the grant award and matching funds to the Petersburg Community Corrections budget. The motion was seconded by Council Member Wilson-Smith. The motion was approved on roll call. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Myers, Pritchett, Ross, Wilson-Smith, Webb and Moore 13-ORD-95 AN ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, SAID ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2013, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2014 IN THE SPECIAL FUNDS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $74,948 FOR PRETRIAL SERVICES- COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS. c. Consideration of appropriating the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s State Asset Forfeiture account balance in the amount of $5,000 from the FY2012-2013 budget to the FY2013-2014 budget. BACKGROUND: Asset Forfeiture Funds are obtained by the confiscation of properties, i.e., U.S. cash & currency, vehicles, flat screen T. V.’s, computer equipment, Play Station gaming consoles, etc. which could be deemed as drug money or items purchased with drug monies and were consequently confiscated during an arrest. Information and seizure notices are then filed and a hearing held in the Circuit Court wherein a judgment is rendered. If the property is ordered seized by the Court, then the funds are split with 85% going to the police department and 15% to the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office. This has been done since 1992. Purchases are limited to anything pertaining to law enforcement needs, i.e., office equipment for law office, educational training, etc. RECOMMENDATION: Recommended Council adopt the attached appropriation Ordinance in the amount of $5,000. William Johnson, City Manager, gave a brief update on the appropriation to the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s State Asset Forfeiture account balance in the amount of $5,000 from the FY2012-2013 budget to the FY2013-2014 budget  Minutes from the Petersburg City Council meeting held on: September 3, 2013 -7– ______________________________________________________________________________ Council Member Myers made a motion to approve the appropriation ordinance in the amount of $5,000. The motion was seconded by Council Member Ross. The motion was approved on roll call. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Myers, Pritchett, Ross, Wilson-Smith, Webb and Moore 13-ORD-96 AN ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, SAID ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2013, AND THE ENDING JUNE 30, 2014 IN THE SPECIAL FUNDS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 FOR COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY ASSET FORFEITURES. d. Consideration of appropriating the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s State Asset Forfeiture account balance in the amount of $1,516.91 from the FY2012-2013 budget to the FY2013-2014 budget and appropriating an additional $12,483.09 in State Asset Forfeiture funds for the total of $14, 000. BACKGROUND: Asset Forfeiture Funds are obtained by the confiscation of properties, i.e., U.S. cash & currency, vehicles, flat screen T.V.’s, computer equipment, Play Station gaming consoles, etc. which could be deemed as drug money or items purchased with drug monies and were consequently confiscated during an arrest. Information and seizure notices are then filed and a hearing held in the Circuit Court wherein a judgment is rendered. If the property is ordered seized by the Court, then the funds are split with 85% going to the police department and 15% to the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office. This has been done since 1992. Purchases are limited to anything pertaining to law enforcement needs, i.e., office equipment for law office, educational training, etc. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend Council adopt the attached appropriation ordinance in the amount of $14,000. William Johnson, City Manager, gave a brief update on the appropriation to the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s State Asset Forfeiture account balance in the amount of $1,516.91 from the FY2012-2013 budget to the FY2013-2014 budget and appropriating an additional $12,483.09 in State Asset Forfeiture funds for the total of $14, 000. Council Member Wilson-Smith made a motion to approve the appropriation ordinance in the amount of $14,000. The motion was seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion was approved on roll call. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Myers, Pritchett, Ross, Wilson-Smith, Webb and Moore 13-ORD-97 AN ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, SAID ORDINANCE. MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2013, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2014 IN THE SPECIAL FUNDS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,000 FOR COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY ASSET FORFEITURES. e. Consideration of appropriating Community Development Block Grant account balances from prior years to the FY2013-2014 budget. BACKGROUND: CDBG account balances for activities to be carried over and appropriated for FY2013-2014 include: 2012 # 340 Canal Street Sidewalks $70,000.00 Transfers from Battersea 2012 # 328 Interfaith Adult Day Care $263.25 2011 # 306 Gressett Street $27,550.00 2011 # 310 Halifax Study/Plan $22,462.85 2012 # 338 Tennis Courts $89,356.95 $5,000 transfer from Gressett  Minutes from the Petersburg City Council meeting held on: September 3, 2013 -8– ______________________________________________________________________________ 2012 # 309 Gateway Beautification $75,000.00 2008 # 264 Van Buren Estates $344.79 2012 # 324 CARES $202.36 2012 # 326 TRIAD $1,418.00 2012 # 336 Petersburg Police Youth $6,903.47 2012 # 332 Centre Hill Mansion $199,825.31 2012 # 335 Siege Museum $130,718.00 2012 # 325 Administration $44,643.96 Total $668,688.94 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council adopt the attached appropriation ordinance in the amount of $668,688.94. Council Member Ross made a motion to adopt the appropriation ordinance in the amount of $668,688.94. The motion was seconded by Council Member Myers. The motion was approved on roll call. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Myers, Pritchett, Ross, Wilson-Smith, Webb and Moore 13-ORD-98 AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FOR THE FISCAL HYEAR COMMENCING ON JULY 1, 2013, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2014. f. Consideration of scheduling a public hearing on a petition to rezone 308 Canal Street. BACKGROUND: Hannibal Hasan, agent for The Hanson Company, LLC has submitted an application to rezone the property in order to develop a mixed-use development with first floor commercial uses and upper floors residential use. The property, which is situated at the corner of Canal Street, North South Street, and High Street, is vacant and used mostly as a parking area for students who attend Virginia State University or neighborhood residents. For the most part, the area is overgrown with vegetation; however, there are a few areas of asphalt on the site where cars are parked. The property is located on the corner of a commercial intersection, which is the subject of a revitalization guide for future development along the Canal, Fleet Gateway Corridor. The revitalization guide of the Canal, Fleet Gateway Corridor was accepted by City Council recently as a document that will be employed in directing future improvements and development along this very key corridor to the City of Petersburg. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend Council schedule a public hearing on this matter for September 17, 2013. Council Member Coleman made a motion to schedule a public hearing on September 17, 2013, for property located at 308 Canal Street. The motion was seconded by Council Member Myers. The motion was approved on roll call. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Myers, Pritchett, Ross, Wilson-Smith, Webb and Moore g. Consideration of a Resolution regarding the “Ban the Box” Initiative. BACKGROUND: Council directed staff to provide information regarding a proposal that is referred to as the “Ban the Box” initiative. “Ban the Box” refers to removing the section in employment applications that requires the applicant to check a box indicating whether or not they have a criminal history.  Minutes from the Petersburg City Council meeting held on: September 3, 2013 -9– ______________________________________________________________________________ Currently, the City of Petersburg’s employment application contains the following section: Have you ever been convicted of a felony or any violation of the law for which a jail or prison sentence was or could have been imposed? (Please include traffic violations or offenses occurring before your eighteenth (18) birthday, if you were tried as an adult). Yes No. A conviction does not automatically mean that you cannot be employed. The City follows all applicable employment laws and guidelines to ensure that persons with a criminal history are afforded an opportunity for employment. There are however, positions that are deemed sensitive (e.g. public safety and children’s activities) that may preclude applicants with a criminal history from being hired in those positions. Currently, once a vacancy posting has closed all applications are forwarded to the respective department for review to determine which applicants appear to meet the qualifications noted in the job specifications. Screening must be based on job related factual information, not assumptions or other subjective information. After the interview and before a job offer is made, the Human Resources Department must review the process to ensure that established City policies have been followed and the process was done in compliance with the EEOC Enforcement Guidance. Only after approved and the applicant has accepted the offer, is the criminal background check done. Job offers are contingent upon favorable background checks and drug screenings. At this time, three localities in Virginia that have adopted the “Ban the Box” Initiative – Newport News, Richmond, and Norfolk. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend Council adopt or consider the attached Resolution amending the City’s employment application by removing questions regarding past criminal history for certain job positions. Council Member Myers made a motion to adopt the resolution amending the City’s employment application by removing questions regarding past criminal history for certain job positions. The motion was seconded by Council Member Myers. The motion was approved on roll call. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Myers, Pritchett, Ross, Wilson-Smith, Webb and Moore 13-R-43 A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE CITY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION TO NO LONGER REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF PAST CRIMINAL HISTORY DURING THE INITIAL JOB APPLICATION PROCESS FOR CERTAIN JOB POSITIONS WITH THE CITY. h. Consideration of authorizing the city manager to execute a change order for the contract for the Lead Based Paint Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Initiative Grant Program. BACKGROUND: The Lead Hazard Program is requesting an increase for the contract with Froehling & Robertson, Inc. The purpose of the increase is to amend the scope of services to perform Lead Inspections/Risk Assessments, Scope of Work/Work Write Up and Estimates, and Final Clearances. Froehling and Robertson’s staff has the proper state licensures and experience as Lead Inspectors and Risk Assessors. The original contract amount was $99,760. The proposed new contract is $165,872.50, an increase of $66,112.50. The increase exceeds the 25% allowance for contract amendments and must be approved by Council. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend Council authorize the City Manager to execute a change order for the contract with Froehling and Robertson, Inc.  Minutes from the Petersburg City Council meeting held on: September 3, 2013 - 10 – ______________________________________________________________________________ Vice Mayor Webb made a motion authorizing the City Manager to execute a change order for the contract with Froehling and Robertson, Inc. The motion was seconded by Council Member Wilson-Smith. The motion was approved on roll call. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Myers, Pritchett, Ross, Wilson-Smith, Webb and Moore 13-ORD-99 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CHANGE ORDER FOR THE CONTRACT WITH FROEHLING AND ROBERTSON, INC. i. Consideration of authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Maramjen Investments LLC, regarding the sale and redevelopment of 30 Franklin Street. BACKGROUND: Following a public hearing December 13, 2011, Council authorized the City Manager to dispose of the subject property. The sale of this property will allow the property to be placed back on the tax rolls and spearhead redevelopment in the Franklin Street/Washington Street area. As you will recall, the city issued an RFP for the property with no success. The current developer has shown the ability to build other projects in the City and has demonstrated his ability the finance the project. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding. Council Member Myers made a motion authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding for property addressed as 30 Franklin Street. The motion was seconded by Council Member Wilson-Smith. The motion was approved on roll call. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Myers, Pritchett, Ross, Wilson-Smith, Webb and Moore 13-ORD-100 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND MARAMJEN INVESTMENTS LLC, REGARDING THE SALE AND REDEVELOPMENT OF 30 FRANKLIN STREET. 9. CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA: a. City Manager’s Report No questions from prior meeting. b. Appropriation of the 2012 Local Emergency Management Performance Grant - $10,675 BACKGROUND: The City of Petersburg has received a grant from Homeland Security in the amount of $10,675.00. These funds will be used to improve and enhance the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operations in the areas of Planning, Training and Exercises, Situational Awareness, and Capability Reporting. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend Council adopt the attached appropriation Ordinance in the amount of $10,675. Council Member Myers made a motion to adopt the appropriation ordinance in the amount of $10,675. The motion was seconded by Council Member Ross. The motion was approved on roll call. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Myers, Pritchett, Ross, Wilson-Smith, Webb and Moore 13-ORD-101 AN ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, SAID ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2013, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2014 IN THE SPECIAL FUNDS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,675 FOR FIRE-LOCAL EMERGENCY  Minutes from the Petersburg City Council meeting held on: September 3, 2013 - 11 – ______________________________________________________________________________ MANAGEMENT GRANT 2012. c. Appropriation of the 2013 Local Emergency Management Performance Grant - $10,675 BACKGROUND: The City of Petersburg has received a grant from Homeland Security in the amount of $10,675.00. These funds will be used to improve our core capabilities, development and maintenance of our multi-year training and exercise plan, targeted training and verification of personnel capability and whole community approach to security and emergency management. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend Council adopt the attached Appropriation Ordinance in the amount of $10,675. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt the appropriation ordinance in the amount of $10,675. The motion was seconded by Council Member Myers. The motion was approved on roll call. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Myers, Pritchett, Ross, Webb and Moore; Absent: Wilson-Smith (absent during roll call) 13-ORD-102 AN ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, SAID ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2013, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2014 IN THE SPECIAL FUNDS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,675 FOR FIRE-LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT GRANT 2013. d. Appropriation of the Homeland Security Program Grant/Citizen Corps Program - $26,482 BACKGROUND: The City of Petersburg has received a grant from Homeland Security in the amount of $26,482. These funds will be used to enhance Citizens Preparedness through programs such as Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT), Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), Fire Corps, Volunteers in Police Service (VPS) and USAonWatch (Neighborhood Watch). These funds will be used to improve and enhance community and neighborhood preparedness and participation in the areas of Planning, Training and Exercises, and Situational Awareness. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend Council adopt the attached appropriation Ordinance in the amount of $26,482. Council Member Ross made a motion to adopt the appropriation ordinance in the amount of $26,482.The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Webb. The motion was approved on roll call. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Myers, Pritchett, Ross, Webb and Moore; Absent: Wilson-Smith (absent during roll call) 13-ORD-103 AN ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, SAID ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2013, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2014 IN THE SPECIAL FUNDS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,482 FOR HOMELAND SECUIRTY GRANT/CITIZEN CORPS PROGRAM. Mr. Johnson stated that there will be a Volunteer Program Kick-Off on September 19, 2013, from 4:00p.m.-6:00p.m., at the Union Train Station. Mr. Johnson stated that he would like to request a public hearing to be held regarding the bus route changes and fare increase on October 1, 2013. Vice Mayor Webb made a motion to schedule a public hearing for October 1, 2013, for the bus route changes and fare increase. The motion was seconded by Council M ember Ross. The motion was approved on roll call. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Myers, Pritchett, Ross, Webb and Moore; Absent: Wilson-  Minutes from the Petersburg City Council meeting held on: September 3, 2013 - 12 – ______________________________________________________________________________ Smith 10. CLERK OF CITY COUNCIL'S AGENDA: No items for the Clerk of City Council Agenda. 11. CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA: No items for City Attorney Agenda. 12. CLOSED SESSION (IF NECESSARY): No items for closed session. 13. ADJOURNMENT: Council Member Ross moved for adjournment. The motion was seconded by Council Member Coleman. There was no discussion. The motion was approved on roll call vote City Council adjourned at 10:12 p.m. _________________________ Clerk of City Council APPROVED: _________________________ Mayor