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Minutes from the Petersburg City Council meeting held on: March 17, 2015 -1– ______________________________________________________________________________ The regular meeting of the Petersburg City Council was held on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at the Union Train Station. Mayor Myers called the closed session meeting to order at 5:00p.m. 1. CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 P.M. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Council Member David R. Coleman Council Member John A. Hart, Sr. Council Member Darrin L. Hill Council Member Brian A. Moore Council Member Treska Wilson-Smith Vice Mayor Samuel Parham Mayor W. Howard Myers Absent: None Present from City Administration: City Manager William E. Johnson, III City Attorney Brian K. Telfair Clerk of Council Nykesha D. Jackson, CMC 3. CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Brian Telfair, stated that it was City Council’s desire to enter into a closed session under Section 2.2-3711.A (1) of the Code of Virginia under Subsection 1 to discuss and consider certain issues that pertain to public officers; under Subsection 3 to discuss the disposition of publicly held real property where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the City; and under Subsection 5 to discuss a prospective business or industry or the expansion of an existing business or industry where no previous announcement has been made of the business’s or industry’s interest in locating or expanding its facilities in the community. 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 Hill. There was no discussion on the motion, which was approved on roll call vote. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Hart, Hill, Moore, Wilson-Smith, Parham and Myers City Council entered closed session at 5:00 p.m. CERTIFICATION: Council Member Coleman 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 Hart. There was no discussion on the motion, which was approved on roll call vote. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Hart, Hill, Moore, Wilson-Smith, Parham and Myers 15-R-19 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  Minutes from the Petersburg City Council meeting held on: March 17, 2015 -2– ______________________________________________________________________________ MOTION CONVENING THE CLOSED SESSION WERE HEARD, DISCUSSED, OR CONSIDERED. 1. REGULARLY-SCHEDULED MEETING – 6:30 P.M. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Council Member David R. Coleman Council Member John Hart, Sr. Council Member Darrin L. Hill Council Member Brian A. Moore Council Member Samuel Parham Council Member Treska Wilson-Smith Mayor W. Howard Myers Absent: Present from City Administration: City Manager William E. Johnson, III City Attorney Brian K. Telfair Clerk of Council Nykesha D. Jackson, CMC 3. MOMENT OF SILENCE: a. Clerk of Council, Nykesha D. Jackson, led council and the audience in a moment of silence . 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: a. Clerk of Council, Nykesha D. Jackson, led council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. PRESENTATION/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS: (Each presentation will be limited to 10 minutes.) a. Proclamation designating March 8-14, 2015, a Girl Scout Week. BACKGROUND: More than 3.8 million Girl Scout members nationwide will be celebrating 103 years of this American tradition, with nearly 50 million women who grew up participating in Girl Scouting and exemplify the impact of this amazing movement. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend Mayor W. Howard Myers read and present the proclamation. Vice Mayor Parham read the proclamation to the audience. Pam Hairston, Girl Scout Leader/Commissioner of Revenue, stated that they would like to thank everyone for recognizing the girl scouts. b. Proclamation designating March 2015 as Purchasing Month BACKGROUND: March is Procurement Month. It’s a time to celebrate with pride the role of the public procurement profession. This month provides the opportunity to help educate elected officials,  Minutes from the Petersburg City Council meeting held on: March 17, 2015 -3– ______________________________________________________________________________ administrators, taxpayers and vendors about the procurement process and the admirable work we perform every day. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend the Honorable Mayor and Members of Council to present the attached proclamation recognizing the month of March as Purchasing Month. Vice Mayor Parham read the proclamation to the audience. Tangela Innis, Purchasing Agent, stated that the Purchasing Department would like to thank everyone for honoring them and that they would like to announce that the purchasing office is fully certified with its newest member, Raynard Wilson. She stated that for purchasing month they are offering two classes to the City of Petersburg, which assists the City in navigating with the procurement process. c. Presentation by Karen Wells, Community Health Education Program Specialist for Enroll Virginia, on the new Special Enrollment Period for Affordable Healthcare for Individuals who were penalized on their taxes for not having healthcare last year. – 10 minutes BACKGROUND: Karen Wells, Community Health Education Program Specialist for Enroll Virginia, will present information on a new enrollment period for Affordable Healthcare for individuals who were penalized on their taxes for not having healthcare last year. The new enrollment period will begin on March 15th and end on April 30th. RECOMMENDATION: For information only. Karen Wells, Community Health Education Program Specialist for Enroll Virginia, and Ms. Tyler gave a brief presentation on the new Special Enrollment Period for Affordable Healthcare for individuals. d. Presentation by Ellen Ailsworth on Well Fargo’s Home Mortgage 203L Rehabilitation Loan Program – 10 minutes *removed from agenda until further notice. e. Presentation by Ken Mobley, Project Manager for the Michael Baker International, on the Tri-Cities Area Multimodal Passenger Station Study – 10 minutes BACKGROUND: The Tri-Cities Area Metropolitan Organization (MPO) and the Crater Planning District Commission (CPDC) are performing a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) study to select a location for a Tri-Cities Area Multimodal Passenger Station. In addition to serving existing passenger rail needs in the Tri-Cities area, the station will accommodate future high speed passenger rail service. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is serving as the lead federal agency for this project, with support from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). RECOMMENDATION: For information only. Ken Mobley, Project Manager for Michael Baker international, gave a brief PowerPoint presentation. There was discussion among Council Members. 6. CONSENT AGENDA: a. Minutes of the City Council meetings held on January 5, January 20, February 3, February 20, and March 3, 2015.  Minutes from the Petersburg City Council meeting held on: March 17, 2015 -4– ______________________________________________________________________________ b. Request to schedule a public hearing on the proposed disposition of a portion of publicly- owned property addressed as 106, 119, 121, 123, 127, 140, 147, 151, 153, 155, and 116- 122 Halifax Street; 110, 112, 114, and 116 South Avenue; and 137 South Market Street. c. Request to schedule a public hearing on the petition for a Special Use Permit to operate a Bed & Breakfast Inn at 132 E. Fillmore Street. Council Member Moore made a motion to accept the Consent Agenda that schedules two public hearings for April 7, 2015. The motion was seconded by Council Member Hart. The motion was approved on roll call. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Hart, Hill, Moore, Wilson-Smith, Parham, and Myers 7. OFFICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: (In accordance with the Rules of Council, public comment will be heard before discussion by Council. Once discussion has started, no further input from the public will be accepted. Each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes.) a. A public hearing on the proposed uses FY15-16 Community Development Block Grant BACKGROUND: Petersburg, Virginia is an entitlement jurisdiction for the annual receipt of CDBG funds from HUD. This requires the submission of the Consolidated and Annual Plan for the proposed uses of the funds to be received in 2015-2016. All funds not used in a prior year must be reprogrammed. The following allocations for the use of CDBG funds for 2015-2016, which includes the allocation of $636,640 estimated to be received in 2015-2016, and reprogramming of funds from prior years: Funds to be reprogrammed include: 2013 Western Hills Drainage $288.70 2013 Boys & Girls Club $788.00 2013 Letter of Credit Balance $28,283.30 Total Funds to be Reprogrammed $29,360.00 Citizens Staff The proposed uses of allocated funds for 2015-2016 are as follows: Advisory Recommen Committee ded Recommend ed YMCA -Provides swimming lessons for 300 children, services for 980 20,000 20,000 in total. CARES - Operating expenses for shelter serves 111 women and 10,000 20,000 children a year. Project Homes - Provides for repairs to homes owned by low income 150,000 150,000 families. Serenity - Services for clients for HIV/AIDS. 5,000 5,000 Petersburg Puppy Program – For inmates to train dogs to assist 35,000 0 disabled/vets. Salvation Army - Provides emergency and transitional shelter for 25,000 20,000 homeless men. McKenney Street Sewer – sewer improvements for a low income 75,000 75,000 neighborhood. Sewer Manholes – To repair sewer manhole sites for low income 45,000 0 areas. Poplar Lawn/Central Park Drainage – To improve drainage facilities. 100,000 0  Minutes from the Petersburg City Council meeting held on: March 17, 2015 -5– ______________________________________________________________________________ CARES Inc. – To make improvements to a homeless shelter for 25,000 0 women/children Jarret House – To improve a historic house as a public facility. 80,000 200,000 Rebuilding Together – For improvements to homes of low income 20,000 20,000 persons. Van Buren Estates – Homeownership assistance for low income 0 30,000 buyers. CDBG Administration - Provides for the administration of CDBG 126,000 126,000 Totals $716,000 $666,000 RECOMMENDATION: Following a duly advertised public hearing, Council may affirm staff’s recommendation; make changes to staff’s recommendation, or table for further consideration. John Young, CDBG Coordinator, gave an overview on the CDBG funds. Ms. Jackson opened the floor for public comment. Linwood Christian, 410 Mistletoe Street, stated that he is looking at the request in which one is Serenity, the Sheriff’s Office/Petersburg Puppy Program and the PAL Summer Camp. He stated that he is going to start from the bottom up. He stated that some of these things that they see that help the children or take some of the burden off recreation as being the City’s baby sitter. He stated that these are some of the programs that get hit by the knife. He stated that he suggest that the advisory committee instead of City Council look into the PAL Summer Program and the Sheriff’s Office Puppy Program. He stated that they should keep the Puppy Program. He stated that this would give the inmates something to look forward to and then when the inmates come out they have done something other than sit on the City’s tax dollars. He stated that as far as Serenity, he stated that it never amazes him how the City wants to overlook one of the health problems that they have other than obesity. He stated that they are still ranked in the top of the line in crater healthcare alone for HIV/AIDS and STDs. He stated that with this all they see fit is $5,000. He stated that he would look at City Council in giving Serenity more money. He stated that Serenity does a lot. He stated that a lot of people that are obese are HIV positive and they have nowhere to go to get the care and treatment that they really need. He stated that the YMCA is getting their $20,000 and that this is something that works for the community. Cheryl Riggins, Director of CARES, stated that they always appreciate the support. She stated that CARES operates a shelter in Petersburg and that they are the only ones that support homeless families. She stated that because their building is an old structure they need all the support. She stated that they are mostly dependent on the money that they receive from local jurisdictions and the City itself. She stated that they continue to try and manage what they have and what they are given. She stated that one shelter that accommodates 20 women and/or children. She stated that they often have to turn people away who are homeless and have nowhere to go. She stated that this year alone they have had to turn away 194 women and 169 children. She stated that 37 of the clients in the shelter are citizens of Petersburg. She stated that right now they have no extra funding to help. She stated that they are appreciative of the amount. She stated that the service center that they have on Washington Street services families throughout the City. She stated that they have a food pantry and a clothing pantry. She stated that citizens in the City are able to get food and clothing at no cost. She stated that they operate with the donations that they are provided. She stated that so far this year they have provided assistance for 514 seniors and 2,849 adults and 1,745 children. She stated that they have now asked that those who come for food come through their driveway in the back. She stated otherwise the line will be lined up on Washington Street. She stated that the driveway needs repairs badly. She stated that they appreciate whatever support that they do get. Representatives from the Salvation Army in Petersburg stated that they are present to thank everyone first. He stated that they are present to create a better way for the future. He stated that he  Minutes from the Petersburg City Council meeting held on: March 17, 2015 -6– ______________________________________________________________________________ distributed some materials to everyone earlier. He stated that they have 362 males in the shelter. He state that 90 of them are veterans. He stated that 96 of the men secured housing and 60 sustained employment. He stated that in the first two quarters that there are 61 families that received food or clothing or rental assistance. He stated that all individuals have access to their Community Education Center. He stated that this is all about helping people become self-sufficient. He stated that the Community Education Center is an organized center of continued studies for adults. He stated that there is a full set of curriculums for GED and technology learning as well as employment preparation and life skills. He stated that they also have access to a program called “Step-Up.” He stated that this is program that provides focus in realistic opportunities for homeless men and women. He stated that they have had some success with the programs and that they are proud of this. He stated that they have a $25,000 request and that it cost about $4,000 each to run the programs in the shelter. He stated that the issue is that the commitment from the City is a powerful message to the other donors, investors and contributors. He stated that it is that investment that helps them get leverage and bring other funds to the City. He stated that this is what happens and that this is a central investment. He stated that they collaborate with nine partners. He stated that every night there is a church that creates dinner and serve it. He stated that they think them for helping with everything. Willie Noise, 911 West Washington Street, stated that he was looking at the Freedom Support Center improvements on the chart. He stated that he sees that they requested $75,000 and that the 2014 funding was $25,089. He stated that he wanted to make them aware of the 2015 committee recommendation and that staff recommendation of $0. He stated that it seems like they are hanging them out to dry and that he is speaking as a veteran. He stated that he would like to see a little more support and that he is bringing this to their attention to that they will know. Member of Serenity stated that she would like to say thank you for having the opportunity to be in the City of Petersburg since 2004. She stated that she would like to thank them for being able to service almost 5,000 people who are living with HIV/AIDS or multiple risk factors of the virus. Seeing no further hands, Ms. Jackson closed the public hearing. There was discussion among City Council and staff. Council Member Moore made a motion to approve staff’s recommendation regarding the proposed uses of Community Development Block Grant funds for FY2015-16. The motion was seconded by Council Member Parham. The motion was approved on roll call. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Hart, Hill, Moore, Wilson-Smith, Parham, and Myers b. A public hearing on a petition for a Special Use Permit to operate a stand-alone used vehicle business not associate with a new-vehicle dealership at 1614 East Washington Street, subject to certain terms and conditions. BACKGROUND: The property was recently vacated and was occupied by the same type of use. This property has been occupied by a number of commercial uses, but most recently a car sales lot, and the zoning is appropriate for this type of business with Planning Commission and City Council’s approval. There are a number of these types of uses along this corridor: however, when managed correctly with the appropriate conditions, they are not inappropriate or out of character with adjacent uses. We are beginning to require conditions that will aesthetically impact the community and will be visually pleasing to the corridor. RECOMMENDATION: Following a duly advertised public hearing, Council may affirm the  Minutes from the Petersburg City Council meeting held on: March 17, 2015 -7– ______________________________________________________________________________ Planning Commission recommendation, overturn the Planning Commission recommendation, table for further consideration, or return the item under consideration to the Planning Commission requesting further review. The recommendation of the Planning Commission was to approve the special use permit with conditions. Michelle Peters, Director of Planning and Community Development, gave a briefing of the request for a Special Use Permit for property located at 1614 East Washington Street. There was discussion among City Council and staff. Ms. Jackson opened the floor for public comment. Darryl Johnson, owner of 1614 East Washington Street, stated that he is in favor of this location becoming a car lot. He stated that he has spoken with Council Member Wilson-Smith and that they have talked about the issue. He stated that he has been operating on this corridor for over 10 years. He stated that he is aware of this being a major gate into the City of Petersburg. He stated that he is aware of the study that was done in 2009 on the corridor. He stated that this came from the Virginia Tech Urban Development Project Resource Studio in 2009. He stated that in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce, he is aware of Taskforce 36. He stated that this was a part of inviting in Virginia Tech Study. He stated that he is not aware of where they are currently at on this study. He stated that he owns three businesses on this particular corridor. He stated that whatever decision that is made will affect him on one way or another. He stated that he would like to put his support around Cory Walker in support of him doing something positive in the city. He stated that he could have chosen anywhere but he chose Petersburg. He stated that he would ask that they give Mr. Walker the opportunity to move forward. He stated that he would also support Mr. Walker whatever means necessary in compliance of the policies of Petersburg. Seeing no further hands, Ms. Jackson closed the public hearing. There was further discussion among City Council and staff. Council Member Moore made a motion to approve the Special Use Permit with conditions, for property addressed as 1614 East Washington Street. The motion was seconded by Council Member Hill. The motion was approved on roll call. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Hart, Hill, Moore, Wilson- Smith, Parham, and Myers 15-ORD-17 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE SPECIAL USE PERMIT WITH CONDITIONS, FOR PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 1614 EAST WASHINGTON STREET TO OPERATE A STAND-ALONE USED VEHICLE BUSINESS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH A NEW- VEHICLE DEALERSHIP c. A public hearing on a petition for a Special Use Permit to operate a stand-alone used vehicle business not associated with a new-vehicle dealership and a stand-alone auto vehicle repair business, subject to certain terms and conditions, at 534 East Washington Street. BACKGROUND: The property is vacant and was previously occupied by a retail business for automotive accessories and car stereo equipment. The zoning is appropriate for this type of business with Planning Commission and City Council’s approval. There are a few similar uses in the general area, and is not out of character; however, the property has to be managed appropriately in order for it to continue to be an appropriate use for this very important corridor of the City.  Minutes from the Petersburg City Council meeting held on: March 17, 2015 -8– ______________________________________________________________________________ The tenant is proposing upgrades to the site, such as painting the building, cleaning the lot and planting along East Washington Street. RECOMMENDATION: Following a duly advertised public hearing, Council may affirm the Planning Commission recommendation, overturn the Planning Commission recommendation, table for further consideration, or return the item under consideration to the Planning Commission requesting further review. The recommendation of the Planning Commission was to approve the rezoning request. Michelle Peters, Director of Planning and Community Development, gave a briefing of the request for a rezoning for property located at 534 East Washington Street. Ms. Jackson opened the floor for public comment. Seeing no hands, Ms. Jackson closed the public hearing. There was discussion among City Council and staff. Council Member Hart made a motion to approve the rezoning for property located at 534 East Washington Street. The motion was seconded by Council Member Parham. The motion was approved on roll call. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Hart, Hill, Moore, Wilson-Smith, Parham, and Myers 15-ORD-18 AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 534 EAST WASHINGTON STREET FOR A STAND-ALONE USED VEHICLE SALES BUSINESS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH A NEW-VEHICLE DEALERSHIP AND A STAND-ALONE AUTO VEHICLE REPAIR BUSINESS, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS. d. A public hearing on a petition to rezone 557-559 Commerce Street, T.P. 023-03-0012, from M-1, Light Industrial District, to R-3, Two Family Residence District, to facilitate rehabilitation for residential use. BACKGROUND: The proposed rezoning would allow the owner to renovate this property to be used as a residential use. The subject parcel is 4,417 square feet, with frontage of 53.3 feet along Commerce Street. The subject property is located adjacent a single family residential use and the Commerce Street Apartments. There have been a number of rezoning’s in this area to allow for the continued use of residential properties or the conversion of manufacturing facilities to residential uses. This proposed zoning change will take the residential use from being a nonconforming use to a conforming use; however, the lot itself will continue to be nonconforming with the current lot size and setback requirements. In 2006, there was an expansion of the Folly Castle Historic District which includes this property. This rezoning will bring this property into some sense of agreement with the historic district designation, and permit rehabilitation of this structure as a continuation of the original residential use. There is no demand to convert this residential property into a commercial use and it is not expected to be a demand for such conversion in the future. RECOMMENDATION: Following a duly advertised public hearing, Council may affirm the Planning Commission recommendation, overturn the Planning Commission recommendation, table for further consideration, or return the item under consideration to the Planning Commission requesting further review. The recommendation of the Planning Commission was to approve the rezoning request. Michelle Peters, Director of Planning and Community Development, gave a briefing of the request for a rezoning for property located at 557-559 Commerce Street. Ms. Jackson opened the floor for public comment.  Minutes from the Petersburg City Council meeting held on: March 17, 2015 -9– ______________________________________________________________________________ Seeing no hands, Ms. Jackson closed the public hearing. Council Member Coleman made a motion to rezone property located at 557-559 Commerce Street, from M-1, Light Industrial District, to R-3 “Two Family Residence District” to facilitate rehabilitation for residential use. The motion was seconded by Council Member Hart. The motion was approved on roll call. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Hart, Hill, Moore, Wilson-Smith, Parham, and Myers 15-ORD-19 AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 557-559 COMMERCE STREET, FROM M-1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, TO R-3 “TWO FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT” TO FACILITATE REHABILITATION FOR RESIDENTIAL USE. e. A public hearing on a petition of Thomas Dickey to rezone 123 Pine Street, identified as Tax Parcel 023-30-0004 from M-1, Light-Industrial District, to PUD (Plan Unit Development) for 40 market rate rental units. BACKGROUND: The proposed rezoning would permit the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse/redevelopment of the manufacturing facility. The redevelopment of the site would be in accordance with the Planned Unit Development provisions of Article 26 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Petersburg. The current Light Industrial zoning designation does not permit residential uses. The property is located in the Folly Castle Historic District and will require approval by the Architectural Review Board (ARB). This part of the City was once occupied by many warehouses and manufacturing uses and has been changing over the last ten years to mixed-use developments. This is one of the last few properties to be rezoned to the PUD which allows for mixed and residential uses. The property to the North is the last parcel to be zoned M-1 and would allow industrial uses. The proposed project includes the creation of 40 residential units to be offered at market rate rents. This improvement on the corner of Brown and Pine Streets will definitely enhance the visual appearance of this community. The neighborhood is developed with mixed uses currently, light manufacturing, single family residential houses and mixed-uses. Currently, there are sidewalks along Pine Street and no existing sidewalks along Brown Street. Through the Site Plan Review Process, the applicant will have to present site improvements and upgrades to the existing, so as to provide an improved streetscape. RECOMMENDATION: Following a duly advertised public hearing, Council may affirm the Planning Commission recommendation, overturn the Planning Commission recommendation, table for further consideration, or return the item under consideration to the Planning Commission requesting further review. The recommendation of the Planning Commission was to approve the rezoning request. Michelle Peters, Director of Planning and Community Development, gave a briefing of the request for a rezoning for property located at 123 Pine Street. Ms. Jackson opened the public hearing for public comment. Seeing no hands, Ms. Jackson closed the public hearing. Council Member Moore made a motion to approve the rezoning request for property located 123 Pine Street. The motion was seconded by Council Member Hart. The motion was approved on roll call. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Hart, Hill, Moore, Wilson-Smith, Parham, and Myers 15-ORD-20 AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 123 PINE STREET, FROM M-1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, TO PUD “PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT” FOR 40 MARKET RATE RENTAL UNITS. f. A public hearing on the potential disposition of a portion of publicly-owned property  Minutes from the Petersburg City Council meeting held on: March 17, 2015 - 10 – ______________________________________________________________________________ addressed as 3501 Halifax Road. BACKGROUND: The City is considering the disposition of a portion of publicly-owned property addressed 3501 Halifax Road, further identified as a portion of tax parcel 092-01-0001. This property is in the Petersburg Interstate Industrial Park adjacent to Bleachtech. The property has been selected by Independence Construction Materials as the location for an asphalt plant. The plant would create 37 jobs and entail a capital investment of approximately $7.3 million. The property is zoned “M-2 Heavy Industrial” and the asphalt plant is a “by right” use requiring no rezoning. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend Council authorize the City Manager to dispose of the subject property. Vandy Jones, Director of Economic Development, gave briefing on disposition of 3501 Halifax Road. Ms. Jackson opened the public hearing for public comment. Willie Noise, 911 West Washington Street, stated that he thinks that this is an excellent chance for them to get a type of business in the city that is needed. He stated that he has one question. He asked once the factory is up and going and the trucks are loaded with the asphalt what impact it has on the present highway system as far as traffic and carrying the asphalt back and forth. Mr. Jones stated that in regards to the truck traffic, this is the heavy industrial park. He stated that the number of trucks that they are anticipating on come from that area will not have a negative effect on this area. He stated that this was selected to go in this specific area. He stated that they do not anticipate any problem with the trucks or traffic. He stated that the mud and the debris that will be in the road will be taken care of at that time. But they do not anticipate any problems with this. Seeing no further hands, Ms. Jackson closed the public hearing. Council Member Hart made a motion to dispose of a portion of publicly-owned property addressed as 3501 Halifax Road. The motion was seconded by Council Member Parham. The motion was approved on roll call. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Hart, Hill, Moore, Wilson-Smith, Parham, and Myers 15-ORD-21 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DISPOSE OF PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 3501 HALIFAX ROAD. g. A public hearing on the issuance of Bonds for Utility Capital Projects for Fiscal Years 2015- 2017. BACKGROUND: The City Administration has submitted application to the Virginia Resources Authority (VRA) to pursue funding for the Utilities Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2015-2017. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend Council approve the issuance of General Obligation Bonds. William Johnson, City Manager, gave a brief overview on the issuance of Bonds for Utility Capital Projects for Fiscal Years 2015-2017. Ms. Jackson opened the public hearing for public comment. Seeing no hands, Ms. Jackson closed the public hearing. Council Member Coleman made a motion to approve the issuance of General Obligation Bonds.  Minutes from the Petersburg City Council meeting held on: March 17, 2015 - 11 – ______________________________________________________________________________ The motion was seconded by Council Member Hill. The motion was approved on roll call. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Hart, Hill, Moore, Wilson-Smith, Parham, and Myers 15-R-20 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE AND ALE OF ITS PUBLIC UTILITY REVENUE BOND, SERIES 2015, AND SETTING FORTH THE FORM, DETAILS AND PROVISIONS FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF. 8. 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. Reverend Dr. Larry Brown, 33 Liberty Street, stated that he would like to thank City Council for the tabling and the reconsideration towards the closing of the City Jail. He stated that he still stands in favor of keeping the jail open and thus keeping the employment of the men and women who lives depend on them. He stated that it was stated that the employees that were laid off would get a job fair. He stated that a job fair is exciting if you are 18 years of age but not if you have worked for 18 years and maybe laid off. He stated that the Sheriff’s Department gives community service, TRIAD for seniors, scholarships to the children, and that they have saved over $100,000 with using the inmates for labor. He stated that these things would be limited or reduced or eliminated completely. He stated that if they close the City jail a question may rise on how they found money to fund a golf course, state of the art library, state of the art bus station, or why money could not be found to fix the air conditioning unit in the jail. Jewel Hill, 551 Lock Lane, stated that she too stands in reference to the Deputy Sheriff and the 61 family members and the thousands that are affected. She stated that it is more than this. She stated that she went to the TRIAD meeting and saw how the Sheriff serviced the elderly. She stated that she also looked around and asked the seniors on whether the city always had a jail. She stated that the seniors said yes. She stated to take the citizens to Prince George was too much. She stated that there is something wrong. She stated that Reverend Brown summed it up when he spoke regarding the entire situation. She stated that she would if she was sitting in City Council’s seat her colleagues would have told her if she misappropriated city funds if she put funds in a golf course or any other thing. She stated that some of the citizens, if there family member get arrested they cannot get a way to Prince George. She stated that people state that it’s only criminals that get arrested. She stated that there are a lot of people that get arrested other than criminals. She stated that she has gotten calls from attorneys from all over the nation of people that have gone to trial and been found innocent. She stated that these are someone’s children or family member that is being arrested. She stated that she is asking City Council to look at this and be fair to the citizens in the city. She asked what if someone said to City Council that as of April 1st you no longer have a job. She asked City Council how they would feel. She asked would they like her to advocate to them because she would. She stated that she would that they are going to have a City Council. She stated that she would say that they are going to have a jail. She stated to be careful how you treat people on your way up because they will meet them on their way down. Yvette Robinson, 486 Reservoir Heights, stated that she brought with her the dean of the College of Agriculture to speak on what they are partnering to do with Petersburg. She stated that she know that they will like it and that they are going to give them something as well. Jewel Hairston, Dean of School of Agriculture (VSU), stated that she thanks the city for their support of Virginia State University. She stated that this year marks the 120th Anniversary of the signing of the 2nd Moral Lapse which established Land Grant Institutions throughout the United States. She stated  Minutes from the Petersburg City Council meeting held on: March 17, 2015 - 12 – ______________________________________________________________________________ that VSU is proud to be an 1890 Land Grant Institution with a unique mission of education in African Americans in rural communities. She stated one of things that they are doing as part of the celebration is partnering with Petersburg to have to have the Petersburg Marathon VSU 5K. She stated that they invite each of them and everyone present in the room to sign up as a VSU team. She stated that if they sign up as VSU team in the race they can raise valuable dollars for scholarships for the students. She stated that this is what they intend to do as part of the celebration. She stated that this evening they are leaving with everyone one of 120th Anniversary pins and the sign-up information. She stated that she hopes that everyone signs up to help the health in the City of Petersburg. Ms. Robinson stated that everyone looks like they like the pins. She stated that they are walking and doing something great. She stated that would like to recognize one of the Council Members. She stated that she wanted to recognize the past Mayor, Brian Moore. She stated that when she needed a proclamation it was done in one day. She stated that she is also giving the new mayor a gift as well. She stated that she thanks everyone for everything they have done. She stated that she is part of the wellness group and that she is going to walk as well. P.T. Taylor, 1801 Ramblewood Road, stated that he is present to ask City Council two things. He stated that all of the information about the great city and the deputy sheriff is known by everyone. He stated that after he finishes speaking he has information to hand out as well. He stated that he ask that the council retake and take another look at the sheriff’s office reducing its members. He stated that he recommends that he keeps them aboard. He stated that the only thing that the sheriff is asking for is provide $200,000 for a new air condition and system. Larry Smith, 816 Cameron Street, stated that it would be unfair for them to elect them to City Council and then abandon them. He stated that this would be leaving them to hold the bag for any and all issues that may confront them as a City. He stated that it would be an insult to hire them for a position of authority and not ask them to do their best. He stated that it would be physically unacceptable to never ask them to show them the money or ask them why this decision was made. He asked was it ethical or even made legal. He stated that if the city was ever called to task or sued because of malfeasance or corruption or violation of the rights of citizens it would be uncongenial of the citizens of Petersburg whispering discontent and posting adverse comments negatively criticizing the leaders yet never offering a single word of encouragement or single solution based question. He stated that in 2015 at the “State of the City Address”, Mayor Howard Myers stated in paragraph 15, Line 2, “We must be willing to embrace new practices, even when they may be disruptive as they are constructive.” He stated that additional the Mayor proposition “We the people” to seize the moment to be bold and innovative. He stated thank you to the Mayor for this challenging incentive. He stated that “We the people” know that listening to residence, businesses, youth, and employees concerns, fears and aspirations is a huge task. He stated that they therefore commit to continually help defray the confusion and corruption by assisting citizens to ask questions and find answers. He stated that this evening it is known that a Petersburg citizen has the ability to produce high quality branding at a fraction of the price Johnson Inc. He asked can they be referred to the details of the RFP process or the bidding process involved with this act. He asked where the citizens can view the documents of the trip that was taken last year with Mr. Johnson and Horace Webb when they went to London, England. He asked where the expense account is and what was achieved and the most recent trip to Washington, DC. He stated he knows that they have to travel but they would like to see the expenses of the trip and what they have gotten from it. He stated that as the Mayor has stated and referred to the report from the Virginia Film office that says that for every $1 invested $8 was returned. He stated that as citizens they would like to see the thousands of dollars that was invested to travel and the return that they get from this. Linwood Christian, 410 Mistletoe Street, stated that he would like to thank Vice Mayor Parham on what he read in the paper of what he did. He stated that the Vice Mayor left off what he did. He stated that although the Rules of Council do not centric his memory he has left off two people. He stated that this should be the Mayor himself and the former Mayor Brian Moore. He stated that anytime a City Mayor and former Mayor instruct the City Attorney that it is okay to violate someone’s right they need to be sat down themselves. He stated that as mad as he was with Mr. Telfair, he was thrown under the bus for doing the  Minutes from the Petersburg City Council meeting held on: March 17, 2015 - 13 – ______________________________________________________________________________ job that he was instructed to do. He stated that the Mayor and former Mayor had him to have him believe that all of them wanted to violate his rights only to find out that it was the Mayor and former Mayor. He stated to look who is running the city. He stated that the Mayor and former Mayor should consider looking into standing in front of Mr. Telfair and give him their job while they resign. Willie Noise, 911 West Washington Street, stated that in concerns with the jail he has a car, a motorcycle, and a truck. He stated that transportation seems to be what that is all about in moving the jail from Petersburg to outskirts. He stated that he is quiet sure they have they answer and what they need to do. He stated that the next thing that he wanted to talk about is the conduct of City Council at the last meeting before going into closed session. He stated that he read somewhere that there was supposed to be an apology offered. He stated that all of this was aired in the chamber. He stated that the apology and who is at fault, he would like to be witnessed out in front of everyone in the same chamber where it all started. He stated that he commends them for disagreeing, agreeing and arguing and coming out with something rationale. He stated thank you and for City Council to keep up the good work. Rebecca Wyatt, 1627 Ferndale Avenue, stated that while hard numbers are more easily calculated and reflected in dollars and cents, what cannot be reflected in those hard numbers are the faces of children reunited with their fathers. She stated that as a director of the Father in Hope Program, the program participants have reunited with their children prompting on more than one occasion calling the case manager and thanking them for giving back their dads. She stated more men have shown up on the first day of school with their children as witnessed by case managers by school sites. She stated that substance abuse counseling has a record number of men who claim they have been sober one year or more. She stated that through work release and education release provided at the annex, a record number of men have been approved for work, obtained employment while incarcerated, paid fines and maintained employment and post release while on work release and contributed to the City’s general fund while on work release. She stated that there is no dollar amount that can be assessed or redeemed life. She stated that the support accountability provided to the men of the facility by the men and women that live in Petersburg and work at both facilities is unparalleled. She stated that while counting the cost should consider when the last time they saw Riverside Regional Jail Workforce Truck was in the park cutting grass for the communities in the City. She asked have they ever seen a Riverside Regional Jail Workforce Truck in the cemetery weeding and grass cutting. She stated that the jail annex workforce was called upon to move furniture, paint buildings and direct staging for a parade. She stated that at the Petersburg Sheriff Office they do not just incarcerate they educate, elevate, support and hold their participants accountable. She stated that they do this because they care. She stated that they are their community members and they are amongst once they leave the jail. Vernel Gannaway, 652 Old Wagner Road, stated that he would like to caution them in some things. He stated that just to the new members to please understand their policy and procedures. He stated that they are present as community and the embarrassment that they see is bad. He stated that they may disagree sometime but not be disagreeable. He stated that they have to remember this. He stated that they also have to remember that they are in an age that they are multicultural. He stated that there are different races and that they are Americans. He stated that this needs to be remembered in Petersburg. He stated that on TV you see the President always in a fight because of the multicultural. He stated that this does not have to be like this here. He stated that they need to respect each other. He stated that somethings can be in closed doors and that they should be in closed doors. He stated that how you treat one another is very important. He stated that has heard the statement many times that what a person does speak so loudly and what you say he can hear. He stated that he likes how Mr. Johnson closed at the last meeting. He stated that they have to be respectful to each and that this is what carries the city forward. Sheriff Vanessa Crawford, 1616 Kings Road, stated that she is still appealing to City Council to not close the jail. She stated that there are no significant savings that can be realized now and in the years to come. She stated that they will be entering into a long term commitment in which no figures have been calculated; therefore they cannot know the financial impact down the road. She stated that their jail offers more programs then most facilities and that this is because staff cares. She stated that these programs  Minutes from the Petersburg City Council meeting held on: March 17, 2015 - 14 – ______________________________________________________________________________ are better to prepare the inmates who are coming back to our community and living beside herself and everyone in city. She stated that Riverside Regional Jail does have programs however they do not have the number of programs that the City have nor do they just focus on Petersburg inmates. She stated that they do not have the staff that the city has that care because this staff lives in Petersburg and works with the inmates returning to Petersburg. She stated that Riverside Regional Jail has the responsibility of six other jurisdictions. She stated that likewise the inmates that they house are an asset to this community saving hundreds and thousands of dollars every year. She stated that this to must be factored in the entire equation to actually determine the finances of this proposal of closure. She stated that the city has already spent $86,000 on a jail feasibility study and a corrections plan. She stated that this is half of what it would cost to install an air conditioning. She stated that this all that she needs and has been asking for. She stated that she would like City Council to think about the total impact on this city and the long terms effects. She stated that there is no do over and that in ten years or less than that the total impact on the city can be devastating. Jay Givens, 2009 Anderson Street, stated that she is a lifetime resident of Petersburg and that she worked at Brown and Williamson before they closed. She stated that she is presently a lieutenant at the Petersburg Sheriff Department. She stated that she was one of the ones that were lucky enough to find employment when they closed. She stated that this action that City Council is taking equates to the same thing that happened to Brown and Williamson. She stated that when Brown and Williamson closed the city was devastated. She stated that now they are at the point with something else in the city closing. She stated that some people will probably find employment but where. She stated that younger people have children in schools and daycare and in order to find employment they have to drive out of the area to another facility to seek work. She stated that therefore many are talking about leaving the area and moving out the city at the end of the school year. She stated that with this you will find that you have hard working home owning tax paying citizens leaving the area once again. He stated that in order to retire and relocate it takes planning and that she does not think that City Council has considered what it would take to do this. She stated that she knows that this is not a significant savings for this area. She stated that for her coworkers and their families it put a dark cloud over them when Brown and Williamson closed. She stated to not put the city into another recession in closing the jail. Dolores Smith, 410 Mistletoe Street, stated that she would like to talk on behalf of closing the jail. She stated that she thinks that this is one of the most ridiculous things in the world. She stated that she has been coming to the City Council meetings for over 40 years. She stated that this is the worst that she has seen yet. She stated that they need this jail in Petersburg. She stated that the sheriff department and her concern for senior citizens and the TRIAD meetings. She stated that she does not know if anyone has been to any of those meetings. She stated that with the TRIAD meetings concern for citizens she is asking them to reconsider closing the jail. She stated that there was a time when they presented a question and then at the next council meeting they would get back with them with those concerns. She stated that they have not had this to happen and that they think that they should be more concerned about the citizens of Petersburg and the things that they want. She stated that this is why City Council is sitting up there. She stated that this is to be concerned about the city’s concerns and the citizens concern. She stated that they bring their concerns to the council meetings and that this is why they are present. She stated that they would like to have a feedback on their questions that they give or bring. She stated that they are asking City Council to begin doing this again. 9. BUSINESS OR REPORTS FOR/FROM THE MAYOR OR OTHER MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL: a. Consideration of the appropriation of donations received by the library. BACKGROUND: Since 1999, the Petersburg Public Library has received ongoing donations to support the mission of the library. These gifts are given for designated purposes as well as to support general operations such as books, programs or equipment. During the past three (3) fiscal years, the library has received $8,555 in donations. These donations will be used to support the purchase of books  Minutes from the Petersburg City Council meeting held on: March 17, 2015 - 15 – ______________________________________________________________________________ or equipment and the presentation of programs. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend Council adopt the attached appropriation ordinance in the amount of $8,555. Council Member Wilson-Smith made a motion to adopt the appropriation ordinance in the amount of $8,555. The motion was seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion was approved on roll call. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Hart, Hill, Moore, Wilson-Smith, Parham and Myers 15-ORD-22 AN ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, SAID ORDINANCE MAKING APPOPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2014, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2015 IN THE SPECIAL FUNDS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,555 FOR LIBRARY DONATIONS. b. Consideration of the appropriation of State Asset Forfeiture funds received by the Commonwealth’s Attorney. BACKGROUND: Asset Forfeiture funds are obtained by means of property (for example, cash, vehicles, T . V . ’ s , computer equipment, etc., which could be deemed as drug money or items purchased with drug monies) being confiscated during an arrest. Information and seizure notices are then filed and a hearing is held in the Circuit court wherein a judgment is rendered. If the property is ordered seized by the Court, then the money is split accordingly. Purchases made with these seized funds are limited to anything pertaining to law enforcement needs, such as office equipment, educational training, etc. Additional funds have been seized by the Commonwealth and disbursed to the appropriate departments by electronic deposit form DCJS. The Office of the C o m m o n w e a l t h ’ s Attorney received an additional $28,903. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend Council adopt the attached appropriation ordinance in the amount of $28,903 Council Member Wilson-Smith made a motion to adopt the appropriation ordinance in the amount of $28,903. The motion was seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion was approved on roll call. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Hart, Hill, Moore, Wilson-Smith, Parham, and Myers 15-ORD-23 AN ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, SAID ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2014, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2015 IN THE SPECIAL FUNDS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,903 FOR COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY-STATE ASSET FORFEITURE. c. Consideration of the appropriation of Four for Life Program funds received by the Department of Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services. BACKGROUND: The City has received the net of $137,755 over the past several years from the State Office of Emergency Medical Services. While funds were received, they were not expended in the past. Four for Life Program guidelines stipulate that these funds be used for Emergency Medical Services equipment, training, and certification. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend Council adopt the attached appropriation ordinance. Vice Mayor Parham made a motion to adopt the appropriation ordinance in the amount of $137,755. The motion was seconded by Council Member Wilson-Smith. The motion was approved on roll call. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Hart, Hill, Moore, Wilson-Smith, Parham, and Myers  Minutes from the Petersburg City Council meeting held on: March 17, 2015 - 16 – ______________________________________________________________________________ 15-ORD-24 AN ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, SAID ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2014, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2015 IN THE SPECIAL FUNDS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $137,755 FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT-FOUR FOR LIFE PROGRAM. Council Member Wilson-Smith stated that she would like to thank the City of Petersburg for her most recent trip to Washington, DC to participate in the National League of Cities Conference. She stated that it was very informative and that there were a lot of issues which teach them and help them and allow them to bring items back to the City. Council Member Hart made a motion to remove City Council from overseeing categorical funding for Petersburg Schools System so that they can manage their own funds. The motion was seconded by Council Member Wilson-Smith. The motion was approved on roll call. On roll call vote, voting yes: Hart, Hill, Wilson-Smith and Parham; Voting No: Coleman, Moore and Myers Council Member Hart stated that since he has been seated they have been back and forth with the jail situation. He stated that this came before he got here and that it was not for him to vote on anything. He stated that however he is at a point City Council has not had a face to face with the sheriff that he knows of in regards to what is going on with the jail situation. He stated that he would recommend that they have a sit down with Sheriff Crawford to discuss what is happening with the jail situation so that they may move forward. Council Member Hart made a motion to have meeting with Sheriff Crawford to speak on the closing or the remaining open of the jail so that they know collectively what they are going to do to move forward on this process. He stated that according to Robert’s Rules of Council he knows that as new members he cannot go back on this, however there needs to be a discussion so that they can clear the air on this. The motion was seconded by Council Member Wilson-Smith. The motion was approved on roll call. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Hart, Hill, Wilson-Smith and Parham; Voting No: Moore and Myers Council Member Coleman stated that at the last meeting on March 3rd he made a motion and it was seconded by Council Member Wilson-Smith to delay the closing of the jail until further notice. He stated that Council Member Moore made a motion to table until today; therefor he would like to call for vote. CLOSED SESSION: 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 under Subsection 7 to consult with legal counsel regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel. Council Member Moore moved that the City Council go into closed session for the purposes noted by the City Attorney. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Parham. There was no discussion on the motion, which was approved on roll call vote. On roll call vote, voting yes: Hart, Hill, Moore, Parham and Myers; Voting No: Coleman and Wilson-Smith City Council entered closed session at 8:35 p.m. CERTIFICATION: Vice Mayor Parham 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 Moore. There was no  Minutes from the Petersburg City Council meeting held on: March 17, 2015 - 17 – ______________________________________________________________________________ discussion on the motion, which was approved on roll call vote. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Hart, Hill, Moore, Wilson-Smith, Parham and Myers 15-R-21 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. Mayor Myers asked would going into closed session substitute Council Member Coleman motion. Mr. Telfair responded no. *vote for previous motion from March 3, 2015, meeting: Council Member Coleman made a motion to delay closing the jail until further notice. The motion was seconded by Council Member Wilson-Smith. The motion was not approved on roll call. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Hart, Wilson-Smith; Voting No: Hill, Moore, Parham and Myers Council Member Hill announced that he will be having his first ward meeting on this coming Tuesday, March 31st for Ward 2 members. He stated that it will be at Good Shepherd Baptist Church on Crater Road. He asked Mr. Johnson on how they are moving on the speed of getting a business license in the City. He stated that he understands that it takes some time and that it has been a while since he has done his. He stated that he just wanted to know if the process sped up. He stated that understands that not all the services are in City Hall and that he knows that this is one delay. Mr. Johnson stated that the process has improved. He stated that they will be coming to City Council on April 7th or April 21st to give them an update on the change in process. He stated that there is a double process and it depends on the business. He stated that it will be a presentation. Council Member Moore stated that staff was in receipt of a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Pradia in reference to the ordinance as far as animal control. He stated that they have stated that there are some issues and he would like some information in regards to this. He stated that in light of the motion that was made from his colleague in the 7th Ward in reference to meeting with the sheriff department it had no dates in it. He stated that he would ask that this be rescinded and that this would be his motion. Council Member Moore made a motion to rescind the motion of Council Member Hart in regards to meeting with Sheriff Crawford. The motion was seconded Vice Mayor Parham. The motion was approved on roll call. On roll call vote, voting yes: Moore, Wilson-Smith, Parham and Myers; Voting No: Coleman, Hart and Hill Vice Mayor Parham stated that he moves that the City Attorney’s office review and revise Section 18-116(b) of the code. He stated that one of his constituents was fined for having five small Chihuahuas. He stated that he believes that this is unfair and as the attorneys office to review and come back with recommendations. The motion was seconded by Council Member Moore. The motion was approved on roll call. On roll call vote, voting yes: Hart, Hill, Moore, Wilson-Smith, Parham and Myers; Abstain: Coleman Vice Mayor Parham stated that he would like the City Manager to look into their April 18th Marathon. He stated that the organizers are having trouble with the routes and that he would like the routes clarified before the event. Mayor Myers made a motion to appoint two at-large members to the  Minutes from the Petersburg City Council meeting held on: March 17, 2015 - 18 – ______________________________________________________________________________ Planning Commission: George Grundy and William Irvin. The motion was seconded by Council Member Hill. The motion was approved on roll call. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Hart, Hill, Moore, Wilson-Smith, Parham and Myers 15-R-22 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING GEORGE GRUNDY AND WILLIAM IRVIN TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR A TERM EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 30, 2019. Mayor Myers stated that they have not made a release yet but that “I Am Petersburg Restore Day” on next month, April 11th. He stated that he would to thank all City Council Members that will be supporting the services that will be provided for the citizens. 10. CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA: a. City Manager’s report Response to Vice Mayor Parham’s request regarding 1842 Powhatan Avenue- a. The City has regular contact with the owner of 1842 Powhatan Avenue. He still has a couple of corrections to do, but he has requested an extension in writing which was granted. 11. CLERK OF CITY COUNCIL'S AGENDA: No items for this portion of the agenda. 11. CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA: No items for this portion of the agenda. 12. CLOSED SESSION (IF NECESSARY): No closed is necessary. 13. ADJOURNMENT: Council Member Coleman moved for adjournment. The motion was seconded by Council Member Moore. There was no discussion. The motion was approved on voice vote. City Council adjourned at 8:55 p.m. _________________________ Clerk of City Council APPROVED: _________________________ Mayor