City Council
Regular MeetingPetersburg, VA · March 1, 2022
Minutes
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The work session meeting of the Petersburg City Council was held on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, in a virtual
meeting. Mayor Parham called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL:
Present:
Council Member Treska Wilson-Smith
Council Member Arnold Westbrook, Jr
Council Member Darrin Hill
Vice Mayor Annette Smith-Lee
Mayor Samuel Parham
Absent: Council Member Charles H. Cuthbert, Jr. (arrived after roll call vote)
Council Member W. Howard Myers (arrived after roll call)
Present from City Council Administration:
Clerk of City Council Nykesha D. Jackson
City Manager Stuart Turille, Jr
City Attorney Anthony C. Williams
2. PRAYER:
Mayor Parham stated, “Councilman Hill will lead us in our opening prayer.”
Council Member Hill led the council meeting in prayer.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Parham led council and the citizens in the pledge of allegiance.
4. DETERMINATION OF THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUM:
A quorum is present.
5. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (TO INCLUDE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING/S):
a. A request to schedule a public hearing to amend Sec. 106-14. – Permanent Board of
Equalization.
b. A request to schedule a public hearing and consideration of appropriating $3,672,454.51 in
Federal, State, and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds through the American Recovery Plan Act
(ARPA) for COVID-19 Municipal Utility Assistance Program.
c. A request to schedule a public hearing and consideration of an ordinance approving
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan to Comply with the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act.
d. A request to schedule a public hearing and consideration of an ordinance approving an
amendment to the City Code, Chapter 50. Environment, Article II. Noise
e. A request to schedule a public hearing on March 8, 2022, for the consideration of an ordinance
to authorize the acceptance of the conveyance of real property by AMPAC Fine Chemicals
Virginia LLC.
Ms. Jackson stated, “Mayor Parham before you do that there is one additional item that Reggie sent
over to be scheduled on the agenda for a public hearing. Gerrit if you have that item can you pull it up so that
they are aware of it.”
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Mayor Parham stated, “Okay. This will be item ‘f,’ which is a public hearing in consideration of an
ordinance amending the zoning of the property addressed as 801 South Adams Street, Tax Parcel ID 031-
300002, from R-B, Office-Apartment District to MXD-3, Mixed Use District. And I believe that concludes all the
items for the consent agenda.”
Council Member Hill made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the additional attachments.
The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Smith-Lee. The motion was approved on roll call. On roll call vote,
voting yes: Wilson-Smith, Westbrook, Hill, Smith-Lee, and Parham; Absent: Cuthbert and Myers
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6. SPECIAL REPORTS:
Mayor Parham stated, “Having ten reports, let’s try to keep them under ten minutes. Gerrit, if you can
put the clock on.”
Council Member Hill stated, “I think five minutes, Mr. Mayor. If it is something that they are just going to
be reading from we can read it ourselves. Maybe they can give us the highlights.”
There was discussion among council members on time.
a. Report and discussion on “A Plan to Address Homeless.”
Council Member Wilson-Smith gave PowerPoint presentation on homeless.
Key points:
City has potential access to a place on state property where the city can possibly house
homelessness.
Petersburg should not be the one to finance all the homeless people from the all the regions.
Have an idea of regional concept to house homeless population on the grounds of the former
Southside Virginia Training Center. They have cottages that have three to four bedrooms to
each with bathrooms.
Issue is with evictions, and this is what the study referred to.
There is a plan in place called the “Humanities Bill.”
The Anti-Poverty Commission went to the site along with Social Workers to view the site.
Council Member Wilson-Smith stated, “Before I close, I want to as please Mayor Parham, at the work
session in April, if you can get with Genevieve Lohr. There are some housing people within city who are
working on the housing issue. They would like to come before us to do a presentation. So, I am asking if they
can please come on April 5th, at the first meeting in April. Thank you.”
Mayor Parham stated, “Absolutely, you can do that. But I have seen the proposal and I have been in
meetings with you. I 100% am in support of this idea because it only makes sense. And I would like to see how
soon we can get something adopted at the next council meeting to get this moving.”
Council Member Wilson-Smith stated, “To adopt the bill or plan?”
Mayor Parham stated, “The bill.”
Council Member Wilson-Smith stated, “I was told that I need to get a legislative workup on the bill. So, I
guess it has to be put in terms of legislative jargon. Mr. Williams can help with that. I am not sure.”
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Mayor Parham asked Mr. Williams to chime in.
Mr. Williams stated, “Yes. I can take care of that for you. If you give me the word form, I will put it in the
format that it needs to be in.”
Council Member Wilson-Smith stated, “I can do that. You will have it tomorrow. Thank you.”
There was discussion among city council members.
Mayor Parham stated, “Thank you Council Member Wilson-Smith for the presentation.”
b. Presentation by PHOPs on Tactical Urbanism (Street Murals)
Fancie Terrell, Department of Population Health Services, gave a PowerPoint presentation on tactical
urbanism.
Key points:
Present to address some of the issue that pedestrians and pedalcyclist experience in
Petersburg.
Learned that traffic fatalities have increased by 7% since 2019. Drivers that remain engaged in
the road are more likely to engage in speeding and the failure to wear seatbelts and use of
drugs and alcohol.
Tactical urbanism is a short-term action with a low cost and scalable intervention to catalyst
long-term change.
Street murals help support slow traffic and protect pedestrians within the city.
First area of focus is West Washington Street and Market Street.
Second area of focus is Halifax and Harding Street.
Singling out these areas are an excellent to start this project.
Objectives:
1. Community and Level 1 Decision Maker Engagement– April 2022
2. Project Design Completed by May 2022
3. Engage Decision Makers for Final Design Consideration – June 2022
4. Project Installation between June – September 2022
Asking for authorization by City Council to install a street mural at the intersection of W.
Washington and Market Street (corner of Petersburg Public Library) by September 2022.
There was discussion among City Council and presenters.
c. iWorq Software Presentation – Neighborhood Services.
Nikesha Williams, Director of Neighborhood Services, presented a live presentation on using iWorq.
d. Presentation of the ARB’s Activities in 2021.
Kate Sangregorio, Preservation Planner, presented a brief update on Architectural Review Board
activities.
Key points:
The current board members are Larry Murphy (Chairman), Dino Lunsford (Vice Chairman),
Celeste Wynn, Bill Hartsock, Joe Battiston, Terry Ammons, and Louis Malon.
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The functions are to promote the general welfare of the city by preserving and protecting the
old, historic, or architectural significant buildings.
Also, to review exterior alteration visible from public right-of-way to ensure that any changes
keep the historical character of the building and area.
A Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) is required prior to the erection, construction, alteration,
or restoration of the exterior of any building or structure, including signs, or part thereof, within a
historic area.
Some minor alterations can be approved administratively by staff, such as in-kind repairs, paint,
and signs.
Bigger projects, like full renovations, large scale replacements of materials, additions, and new
constructions are reviewed by the ARB.
Bigger projects, like full renovations, large scale replacement of materials, additions, and new
construction are reviewed by the ARB.
Meetings are once a month on the second Wednesday of the month. Applications are due in
their entirety 2 weeks prior and there is no fee.
In 2021, 112 applications were reviewed in total. There were 33 approved by Preservation
Planner, 56 approved by ARB and four applications for discussion. There were 13 that were
denied and eight were deferred.
In January 2022, seven applications were reviewed and four were approved. There were two
applications that were denied and two were deferred.
Council Member Cuthbert stated, “Is the residential community of Pocahontas in a local historic
district?”
Ms. Sangregorio stated, “No. It is in a state and national historic district.”
Council Member Cuthber stated, “But that yields no protection over demolition except of the demolition
is funded by federal dollars. Is that correct?”
Ms. Sangregorio stated, “That is correct.”
Council Member Cuthbert stated, “Is the triangle by Halifax Street and Harrison Street and South
Avenue and the buildings that remain facing that triangle, is that area in a local historic district.”
Ms. Sangregorio stated, “It is not. It is also in a state and national historic district.”
Council Member Cuthbert stated, “Is that one of the factors that led to us losing the Realta?”
Ms. Sangregorio stated, “I believe that was established as a state and national historic district maybe
two or three years ago. In most cases, demolition if the building becomes a public safety habit. That overrides
our board requirements. Public safety has to come first. It might not have or may have. It is hard to say.”
Council Member Cuthbert stated, “But in any event, no Certificate of Appropriateness was required
before the bulldozers moved in demolished the Realta. And that is because this area that we are talking about
is not in a local historic district. Or was not at the time and even is not now. Correct?”
Ms. Sangregorio stated, “It is hard to say. In some cases, demolition is needed. But the Architectural
Review Board might have put a slow down to it.”
Council Member Cuthbert stated, “Are there any local historic districts in the historic Blandford
Community about in which we heard a lot fairly recently.”
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Ms. Sangregorio stated, “No.”
Council Member Cuthbert stated, “Are these three areas important to African American History and
more broadly to the history of Petersburg.”
Ms. Sangregorio stated, “Yes. Absolutely.”
Council Member Cuthbert stated, “Why do you say absolutely?”
Ms. Sangregorio stated, “Pocohontas Island is one of the first and oldest and largest African American
communities that started even before the Civil War. Halifax Triangle was a huge center for business for the
African American community. Blandford, I know, Martin Luther King, went canvasing to get residents to register
to vote at one point. So, there are significant areas in the city.”
Council Member Cuthbert stated, “Why are these three areas that are important to African American
History, more broadly, Petersburg history, why are they not in a local historical district?”
Ms. Sangregorio stated, “That is established by City Council. So, if there is a push from citizens, city
council and staff to make it so, then it is possible to include them. I will note that I am not entirely sure about
the Blandford neighborhood. Because it is certainly significant however it does not contain as much integrity as
some of the other neighborhoods. That is to say that when Washington Street and Wythe Street cut through
the area it changed it drastically from when it was just a neighborhood. So, now it has gas stations and a big
stretch of roadway cutting through it. It disrupts the continuity of the houses.”
Council Member Cuthbert stated, “I understand but we have got some reminiscence of 19th century
architecture surviving in the historic Blandford area. Isn’t that true?”
Ms. Sangregorio stated, “Yes.”
Council Member Cuthbert stated, “I think that the greatest concentration is along Taylor Street. Is that
the case?”
Ms. Sangregorio stated, “I am not entirely sure to be honest.”
Council Member Cuthbert stated, “Okay that is fine. Let me turn to the possibility of creating local
historical districts in these three important areas. I sense that, and this is just my sense, but my sense is that
one reason for some reluctance is that the cost of making improvements to existing structures in those areas
would be higher if they were in a local historic district. Have you heard anything along those lines Ms.
Sangregorio?”
Ms. Sangregorio stated, “Yeah. One concern that I would have in making areas like that a local historic
district is that it is cost prohibited to renovate those houses. We are running into that problem along Liberty
Street and Harrison Street where some of the owners are more low income and have trouble affording to
replace their windows. It is very expensive. There is the possibility of something called a conservation overlay
district, which I tried to do some research on. And unfortunately, I have not had a lot of time. But that would
regulate bigger projects in the area, like demolition and new constructions versus getting into the nitty gritty
details of windows, sidings, and such. So, that might be helpful in the cases of Pocohontas Island and Halifax
Triangle when investments do come into that area.”
Mayor Parham stated, “I would like to ask a question. Council Member Cuthbert, what is the sentiment?
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Because I know that you represent that Ward 4 area. Is there any type of desire to be a part of a district? Or
what are you hearing? Being that you said Pocohontas Island and you also share Blandford with
Councilwoman Wilson-Smith. Is that something that your constituents are looking at doing?”
Council Member Cuthbert stated, “I think that it is an unknown to many people. And consequently, there
is a fear of the unknown. And I think that it may well be an education process in terms of helping people
understand what the benefits of a local historic district are as well as what are the cost. I am wondering Mr.
Turille as in furtherance of your hope that we will not lose another historic building in Petersburg, I am
wondering if you would report to council at our work session in April. Whether there might be a way to create
an income-based subsidy program to address the concerns that low-income citizens might have to be included
in a local historic district. That is perhaps the subsidy program could be funded partially through CDBG. But I
do not know. But that would be part of the report. There may be income limits on those who benefit from the
subsidy program. It may be some other type of provision to go under the program that would help to make it
work. Maybe it would be a percentage of the cost of the improvement required by the Architectural Review
Board minus the cost of the improvement if the building was not in a local historic district. There are all kinds of
issues to be thought about and I don’t have the answers and I just know that we lost a terrible building in
Pocohontas two years ago. And we have an opportunity to help increase the likelihood that heritage will be
preserved. That opportunity is on the table in front of us. And if we don’t take that opportunity fairly soon, I
anticipate that one day we are going to wake up and Pocohontas is going to be a piece of scrapped earth. And
I would hate to see that happen. I will use that as an example. The same is true for the remaining buildings
around the Halifax Triangle and the same is true for the admittedly few 19th century historic structures that
remain in Blandford along Taylor Street. But, Mr. Turille, is that something that you would think about please.
And come back to council at work session in April with a proposal, on whether there is a way to make this
happen and what is feasible, and how would it have funded. And in general terms, what would be the criteria
for eligibility. Obviously, we do not want to be subsidizing a high roller for whom money is not an object. So, I
do think that it ought to be income-based. But back to you Mr. Turille is that something that you would be
willing to think about and report back to council at our April work session.”
Mr. Turille stated, “Absolutely. This is the reason for to save historic Petersburg. When I hear about the
Realta and I see pictures of these treasurers being demolished, the mission of this organization is that it will
never happen again. And the other goal to achieve that is that anyone who lives in an historic house regardless
of income should have the means financially in place somewhere to rehabilitate their home. That is a goal of
this passport. Right now, CDBG monies can be used for this purpose. Mr. Tabor will be able to speak more to
that at the meeting. Please keep in mind that we requested $3 million dollars from the state. And that is a
budgetary request for rehabilitation money for this type of activity. Okay. Do you want a report on the feasibility
on creating a local historic district or would you like a report to focus on how any regardless of income can
rehabilitate a historic home?”
Council Member Cuthbert stated, “I do not know the answer to that good question. I think the two kinds
of goes together. My sense is that eligibility should be limited to properties located in local historic districts that
would create an incentive for additional historic districts to be created within low-income areas where there is
African American History and I say more broadly, Petersburg history that is worthy of being presented. So, I
think that the two likely go hand in hand. But I would like for you to think about that if I may ask you to consider
that and include that in your report to council at our work session in April.”
Mr. Turille stated, “Alright, yes sir.”
Council Member Cuthbert stated, “That would be great. Mr. Mayor, thank you very much for letting me
ask those questions and we are all grateful to the ARB and Ms. Sangregorio for the contributions in preserving
our local history.”
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Council Member Hill stated, “Just two things. I just want us to be careful about painting a whole
neighborhood with a ball struct brush of historic. Because some of the residents there may not be able to
afford. I understand that some may meet the criteria when others may not. And then they have to put a
different color paint, or they may put a shed in the backyard, or they are putting a fence around. It may prohibit
them from doing so. We have to be careful with that. I am leaning more on the side that there is an individual
house that needs attention to, and we feel like it is historic in some nature, and we can help them, then I think
that is the easier route. Then for us to say that this whole neighborhood is historic. Because then everybody
will be coming in saying I need this, that and the other done to my home. And maybe we do have the money. I
just want to say that out there for food for thought. So, if Mr. Turille could come back with a scenario of making
it historic altogether and then if we kind of somewhat cherry pick and a house is falling down or whatever and it
meets those criteria’s then we can help and subsidize income with that. That is more of my thought. Thank
you, Mr. Mayor. No need for any comments. I just wanted to get that out for the record.”
e. An update from Transit on questions from Council Member Wilson-Smith and Cuthbert.
Mr. Turille stated, “I believe that I can answer a number of these in my manager’s report if you want me
to pull that up.”
Mayor Parham stated, “Okay these will be addressed in the manager’s report.”
Mr. Turille stated, “I can do that now if you want.”
Mayor Parham stated, “Okay that is fine. Please proceed.”
Mr. Turille gave an update on transit questions from Council Member Cuthbert and Council Member
Wilson-Smith.
Key points:
The total annual operating cost for the South Park route is $237,500 with annual ridership of
31,329. This is verified through the Kimley-Horne Strategic Plan of November 2021).
The Southpark Mall route ranks highest of all PAT fixed routes for access to jobs. Although this
route operates outside of the city limits of Petersburg, the route provides beneficial access to
jobs for the residents of Petersburg.
Council Member Cuthbert stated, “Why are these numbers so different from the numbers before?”
Mr. Turille stated, “I had to question that myself. And I think that there are a lot of different funding
sources according to the department and somewhat confusing. The financial folks at transit tend to blend up
the money. And tend to break them down by routes. I prefer to use the consultant’s information. As an outside
consultant they have more of an understanding of that. So, I think that their numbers are more accurate and
that is why I used those.”
Charles Koonce, Director of Petersburg Area Transit, stated, “I just wanted to add that this particular
plan we worked on for about three years. As a result of COVID, it had slowed down somewhat. And actually,
we had that information right in front of us once we reviewed some of the notes, Kimley Horne had already
broken it down for individual riders. So, I apologize for not seeing that. But once I went back and started
looking at my notes, I see it in black and white.”
Council Member Cuthbert stated, “My head is spinning because the numbers are so different.”
Mr. Koonce stated, “I would go with the numbers that Kimley Horne presented. Because they are the
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accurate numbers. They went through some of the things that you talked about as far as us doing surveys.
That information is very accurate, and they also took the time to survey the folks that rode the Southpark Mall
route.”
Council Member Cuthbert stated, “When we talked about it last time on February 22nd, I have a note
here that the cost per month per the city manager for the Southpark Mall route $51,927. Now how does that
compare to the numbers that we are being given today.”
Mr. Turille stated, “I think that if you took the 273,000 annually and divided it by 12 it is lower than and
somewhere about 20,000 monthly. So, when you asked that question, I wanted to confirm that. So, I dug more
deeply into, and Mr. Koonce and I met and found the consultant report. So, it was off the monthly number that I
gave you at the last meeting. It was too high. I think that it aggregated some of the routes. And so, I needed
enough time to clarify that.”
Council Member Cuthbert stated, “For this month, what is the cost for running this route in city dollars
per month.”
Mr. Turille stated, “Yes, sir. It is $273,000 divided by twelve. That would be less than $27,000. So, it
would be somewhere around $20,000 a month.”
Mrs. Innis stated, “It is $22,750.”
Mr. Turille stated, “So, I overstated the cost by $30,000 at the last meeting. My guess is because the
numbers that I received were aggregated and it must have included another route.”
Council Member Cuthbert stated, “So, this month the cost for running the route in 2021 is $22,750.”
Mr. Turille stated, “According to the Kimley Horne report, yes sir.
There was discussion among council and staff.
Council Member Cuthbert stated, “If I may get in touch with you Mr. Turille and we can go over this and
see if we can make sense out of it. Thank you, Mr. Mayor.”
There was additional discussion among council and staff.
f. Update on efforts of the trash czar.
Mr. Turille stated, “The trash park is Mr. Hairston.”
Thomas Hairston stated, “I did not want to do a presentation as much as I wanted to report to council
where we were. We had three meetings, and, in those meetings, we established a quarterly clean-up schedule,
which is April 16th, July 16th, and April 15th, that the city is doing. We are going to support the city’s efforts and
the city is going to support us. Those were ones that were stretched out. But in between those we had to fill in
the dates. So, on this Saturday, we have 15 soldiers that are coming that I coordinated with Marquis at Parks
and Rec to get the sports complex done. So, I will have 15 soldiers doing the sports complex. I meet with the
President of the Rotary Club on Wednesday morning at the YMCA. And then I have the pastors meeting on
Thursday at 2pm. So, the meetings are being set and I wanted to establish that we were cleaning up. So, I
wanted to get something done so we immediately jumped on the Parks and Rec. I am supposed to meet with
Mr. Randall tomorrow in public works to tighten up our efforts that are going to talk place on the 16th of April.”
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There was discussion among City Council and staff.
Mayor Parham stated, “Thanks everybody. We are over on time so please get with Mr. Harris and Mr.
Kofi Adih. We got to keep moving. I know that this is a hot topic, but it is very complicated. But we do have a
team to confront it. Alright, thank you.”
g. Update on litter efforts, street sweeping schedule, streetlight assessment, on speed plan report
and underpass in Ward 7.
Randall Williams, Assistant Director to Public Works and Utilities, gave an overview and update on litter
efforts, street sweeping schedule, streetlight assessment, on speed plan report and underpass in Ward 7.
Key points:
ARPA Municipal Utility Relief Awarded $3,672,455 to the City of Petersburg after applying.
Public hearing and appropriation of $3,3672,455 scheduled for the March 15, 2022, council
meeting.
Relief was for water and sewer only for residential customers that were in arrearages of 60 days
or more between the March 2020 and August 2021 dates.
Applied for and was awarded annual litter grant award to pay for trash bags, paper pickers,
gloves, etc.
Currently securing more contractors to partially offset 16 vacancies in Street Operations to pick
up litter in the Right-of-Way.
Proposing a well-publicized and organized job fair for the City of Petersburg to fill positions.
The Street Operations Division continues to consult with internal and external engineering
entities to evaluate and implement effective speed control strategies based upon Traffic
Engineering Best Practices and Standard.
Street Operations Division continues to work with the Petersburg Police Department in the
deployment of the Electronic Speed Indicator Signs in selected areas.
There was discussion among City Council and staff.
Mayor Parham stated, “Thank you Mr. Williams. Just for the record, I want to let everyone know that I
know the area on Defense Road has been flooding since Council Member Westbrook and I have been going to
school. So, it has been going on for ages and it has not been corrected. We have spent a lot of time talking
about trash, but we have not talked about the real problems. Which is you have to get some police out here
ticketing these people for throwing trash. Because I stand behind them every time. You can talk about trash
czar and all this stuff. But until you start fining people heavy and I mean that we need to start writing tickets.
There is no need to sugar coat this thing. I have seen people clean out their whole car there. Our staff cannot
compete cleaning up behind them. It is time to get somebody in court and make an example of them. If we are
not doing that then we are not doing anything. But it is only one thing that is going to do it and that is $250-
$500 fines for littering in Petersburg.”
There was discussion among City Council and staff.
h. A report on blighted properties.
Nikesha Williams, Director of Neighborhood Services, gave a brief presentation on blighted properties.
Key points:
An article published in the Progress-Index on February 8, 2022, stated that there were 3,202
vacant houses out of 16,367 housing units.
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The updated number today on vacant building registry list is 690 properties as of February
2022.
The review collected today is $13,700.
There was discussion among City Council Members.
Mrs. Innis stated, “There are a couple of departments that are going around the city ward by ward to
verify the vacant properties throughout the city. And if you want more information on that I can make sure Ms.
Williams as well as Mr. Tabor to come back with those exact numbers for you.”
Council Member Cuthbert stated, “Alright. If you would at the April meeting come back and let council
know please Mrs. Innis which blocks have not been inventoried yet. There is just too big a gap between 3,202
per the Progress-Index and 690 per the city’s file. Thank you.”
Mrs. Innis stated, “We can do that.”
i. An update on St. Andrews Street reopening.
Joanne Williams, Director of Communications, Marketing and Government Solutions, gave a briefing on
the opening of St. Andrews Street Bridge.
Key points:
The bridge has been closed since 2007 because it was structurally deficient. A full bridge
replacement was required.
The cost to date in putting in a new bridge is $1.8 million dollars.
There will be a ribbon cutting and reopening of the bridge on March 17th at 11:00am and
everyone is invited.
Council Member Cuthbert stated, “I think that Ms. Williams has said it all and said it well. And this did
not happen by itself. It took a push by all members of city council. And I am indebted to all members of city
council for making it happen. It took a big push by city staff to find the money to make it happen. So, it has truly
been a team effort. And I am not just putting a happy face on something. I think that this is a real
accomplishment for the City of Petersburg. And the people that will use this bridge, I suspect that it will be a
major boom to our citizens that had been referred to at an earlier meeting today as the residents of a historic
Blandford community. I am pleased to have played a roll in making this happen. So, thank you Ms. Williams
and thank you Mr. Mayor.”
Council Member Hill stated, “Ms. Williams, does that mean that the street will be open on the 17th.”
Ms. Williams stated, “Yes.”
Council Member Hill stated, “Okay. Thank you.”
j. An update on the African American Brochure status.
Ms. Williams gave a briefing on the African American Brochure status.
Key points:
This project is much larger than a brochure. It is an element for expanding tourism and
community engagement.
The elements would include a brochure, a tourism website, which would have a large African
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American History Section, as well as interpretation of the historic sites and identification of sites
that can be seen today.
There would be tours and marketing.
A work group was formed with communications, tourism, library, council member (Council
Member Treska Wilson-Smith), and parks & leisure services.
Timeline: Brochure (Summer 2022), Tourism Website (Fall 2022-pending budget), Videos
(Ongoing-pending budget), Historic Site Development McKenney Library (2023/2024),
Interpretation of existing sites (Fall 2022), Tours (Walking and Trolley Summer 2022), and
Marketing (Summer 2022)
There was discussion among City Council and staff.
Council Member Cuthbert stated, “Thank you. Let me go back to the vacant buildings for a moment. In
that report, Mr. Turille and Mrs. Innis, that is to be given at council’s work session in April, would you include
among whatever you think is appropriate, two things. There are two things that I think would be appropriate.
One is the basis for the Progress-Index’s estimate of 3,202. That is pick up the phone and call the Progress-
Index or send them an email and ask them for the basis of the estimate of 3,202. Where is your data? Or they
do not have any and they made that number up. But it is a precise number just to be made up. The other thing
is that when you do present information to us as to the number of vacant houses in Petersburg, can you
include that in your presentation at our April work session. If you would present that information to us
organized on a block-by-block basis. Because to a certain extinct, we know our wards and if we drive by a
block and we know that it has a vacant building or two or three, and those buildings are not in the city’s record
and then we can bring that to the city’s attention or ask the city why the report is deficient. So, I think that it
would be useful to members of council if that data was reported on a block-by-block basis and of course any
other way that you care to present it. But that had some benefit, I think. Mr. Mayor, thank you very much.”
Council Member Wilson-Smith stated, “I wanted to thank Ms. Williams for doing a good job. And I
wanted to thank everybody for finally listening to a request that I had been making since February 2018. I am
glad this city is finally doing something to promote the history of the African American population. Because it is
vast and rich, and we needed to do this. So, thank you.”
7. MONTHLY REPORTS:
*There are no items for this portion of the agenda.
8. FINANCE AND BUDGET REPORT:
a. A report on how the $5 million in RP and $2 million on PP are projected to be collected in June.
Mr. Turille gave an update and overview with a PowerPoint presentation.
Key points:
As of February 28, 2022, there is a monthly collection of $421. This is a 12-month projection of
$5 million in real estate.
As of February 28, 2022, there is a monthly collection of $147. This is a 12-month projection of
$1.8 million in personal property.
There are total of 36 properties that have been sold thus far.
9. CAPITAL PROJECTS UPDATE:
*There are no items for this portion of the agenda.
*Audio available upon request.
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10. UTILITIES:
a. Update on plan for Inflow and Infiltration problem and resolution scheduled for April 2022.
Andrew Barnes, City Engineer and General Manager of Utilities, gave a brief update with a PowerPoint
presentation.
Key points:
At the February 1, 2022, council meeting, Timmons presented a presentation that touched on
infiltration and inflow.
Cross connections and deteriorated pipes are a systemic issue that should be addressed by
Capital Projects. It requires assessment, prioritization, scoping, design, and construction.
These projects have been included in the previous unapproved 5-year CIP.
Until there is an approved CIP or annual commitment to CIP funding these types of projects
cannot proceed.
Over the past few years, the operations division has installed a significant number of manholes
inserts that included waterproof covers in areas that usually flood.
An Invitation for Bid (IFB) or a cooperative contract is recommended.
Council Member Cuthbert stated, “Thank you Mr. Barnes. Those were some helpful comments. I think
that you have identified the problem well. And we are all grateful to you. What is our timetable for doing the
various task that you have outlined or itemized that you address in your presentation?”
Mr. Barnes stated, “As we are getting ready to go into the CIP process, we have a scheduled meeting
with the city manager next week. I would say it would be best to come back after that meeting. We will have a
better idea on how we are going to move forward on these projects.”
Council Member Cuthbert stated, “That is fair enough. Can we put these also on our April Work
Session? A report back as to a timetable to address these various important water and wastewater issues. Mr.
Turille, I guess that question is more fairly directed to you rather to Mr. Barnes. Would you do your best to put
that on the April work session, a report.”
Mr. Turille stated, “Yes, sir. So, the original request you made at the previous meeting was to focus on
inflow. The cross-connection problem is particular troublesome after a heavy rain. What we need now is an
itemized list of the inflow points with an estimated cost of repair. Did I hear you correctly that you want us to
focus on the inflow problem for the April meeting?”
Council Member Cuthbert stated, “That would be great. Inflow, another term for that would be the
crossover. Is that right?”
Mr. Turille stated, “Right. Inflow is direct inflow of cross connection of manholes into the sewer system.
Because the sewer system is designed for sanitary removal that when you have a sudden inundation through a
storm of the cross connection into the sewer system it is not designed to handle that. That is really related to
infiltration. Infiltration is more of the breakdown of the deterioration of the pipes that have been there for two
hundred years, and the water just seeps in the ground to it. Bud did you want a report on the inflow? Is that
correct?”
Council Member Cuthbert stated, “Yes, sir. And a separate report on the infiltration if you would. And let
us take them one at a time. On the inflow, I believe there is a city ordinance that requires properties owners to
segregate their rainwater from the wastewater system. If you could include in that inflow/crossover
*Audio available upon request.
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presentation whether there is such a statue and whether we are enforcing, it. If we are not enforcing, it what
steps can we take to enforce it. I have a feeling that it is not all the city’s fault. I have a feeling that private
property owners are substantial contributors to the problem. But city staff can give us better insight to that. On
the infiltration, I heard that it is a particular problem in the southeast quadrant of the city, which is the Poor
Creek Area. I am wondering if we address that if it would give us greater compacity at the Poor Creek Station
while we are working towards replacing Poor Creek Station. I think that it would be helpful to council to have
both. If you cannot have total gameplan with deadlines and funding mechanisms in place, come our April
meeting. That is fine. Tell us that and we will kick it to the main work session. What I am asking is get in focus
and stay in focus with a plan that will produce results on both the inflow/crossover topic and the infiltration
topic.”
Mr. Turille stated, “Yes, sir. We can absolutely do that. But I listened to Mr. Barnes, and I think what the
issue in the past has been that they have presented this information and then it never gets funded. And so,
then it is moved on from year to year. But certainly, the first step to solve the problem is to get the truth on how
to fix all these individual inflow points and how many linear feet of pipes is going to require slip lining or you
can insert foam into them. There are all kinds of new technologies. How many linear feet are we talking about?
You have to have a handle on the cost. Let me just take this opportunity and I am going to talk about this in my
manager report. The CIP must now be taken seriously. We have to find ways to dedicate funds into the CIP
and get these things done. Even if it is just to design.”
There was discussion among City Council and staff.
11. STREETS:
*There are no items for this portion of the agenda.
12. FACILITIES:
*There are no items for this portion of the agenda.
13. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:
a. Presentation from GovDeals on City-owned real estate property.
Brian Moore, Director of Economic Development, stated, “We are presenting a report to you. I believe
we have Jim Stuart from GovDeals. He will be making the initial presentation and I will follow up with talking
points.
Jim Stuart, Chris Lassiter, and Frank DonBullian, representatives from GovDeals, gave a PowerPoint
presentation.
Key points:
The City of Petersburg has complete control.
The bidder pays all of the fees and there is no cost to the city.
City Council approves all bids.
There is transparent recordkeeping.
Information is updated every 30 minutes.
Petersburg has been using GovDeals for 10 years.
Surplus sold $558,037.94
Unsold properties are off the tax roll.
Blighted homes bring lower tax revenues then habitable homes.
*Audio available upon request.
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Access to over four million qualified buyers globally.
Access to over 150,000 targeted real estate through the newest partner “Bid4assets”.
They handle the bulk of auction process and posting, and they manage the process remotely.
There was discussion among City Council and the presenters of GovDeals.
Council Member Cuthbert stated, “Before we put any vacant lots in your hands, I would like city staff to
supply council with a list of those vacant lots. Until about three months ago, on that list of vacant lots was
Hillside that slopped down to 85. Before we engage in this company to sell our vacant lots, I would like to
have a list of those vacant lots and I would like council to consider whether we are to put any restrictions on
those vacant lots. That would encourage what we all most want. That is single-family owner-occupied
residents. Mr. Mayor, how soon can we make that happen. What is to happen next?”
Mr. Moore stated, “The next step would be again that council would have all control on designing the
criteria for the particular sales. We will work with Mr. Cuthbert to provide the information that he has asked for.
And you will have total control on that process. And we will bring that back. The list is also updated on our
website. And I believe that many of the properties have been removed. But I would concur with Council
Member Cuthbert. We are going to have some guidelines for the process, and we would control that 100%.
So, we will take that as a pass to bring back to the next meeting.”
Council Member Cuthbert stated, “Thank you Mr. Mayor and thank you Mr. Moore.”
b. A presentation to the City Council on Enterprise Zone Incentives.
Brian Moore, Director of Economic Development, gave a presentation on the Enterprise Zone
Incentives.
Key points:
The Virginia Enterprise Zone program was established by the Virginia Department of Housing
and Community Development.
The goal of the program is to encourage job creation and private investment.
The program provides two grant-based incentives: Job Creation Grant and Real Property
Investment Grant. These grants are provided to qualified investors and job creators within the
Enterprise Zone.
A locality can also provide local incentives.
The City Council adopted a resolution to establish a local Enterprise Zone on June 21, 2005.
Tax exemption is equal to 100% for an entire 6-year period. The additional year is only for
commercial properties in the Enterprise Zone.
14. CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA:
Mr. Turille stated, “We discussed already the Southpark Mall route. I would like to move to the Poor
Creek Project schedule. We met with the Federal Reserve Governor recently. There is a lot of interest. He
indicated tremendous interest in the project, and I know that the mayor is much involved. I think that it is important
that people understand that there is a plan in place to make this happen. We have consultants and an excellent
capability of Mr. Barnes to help us schedule it. So, let’s let him discuss how this is going to play out. So, everyone
knows that it has been in planning, I believe since 2016. So, it is not something that we are just winging it. It is
something that has been in the works, and we got a plan. Mr. Barnes.”
Mr. Barnes gave a brief update on Poor Creek Project.
*Audio available upon request.
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Key points:
The middle of March 2022, the grant EDA application is due.
March/April 2022 – Staff will prepare BID documents for design services.
May 2022- Design Services Procurement.
December 2022 – Formal Design Complete
December 2022 – February 2023 – Construction Procurement Phase
March 2023 – Construction Contract Award
There was discussion among City Council and staff.
Mr. Turille gave more information from his city manager’s report.
Key points:
With large tax base increase (13%) from recent assessment, the city is required by statue to
reduce the tax rate. In which the city can only collect 1% more in real property revenues than
last year unless they hold a special meeting to discuss a lower reduction of the tax rate that
allows them to keep more than one percent.
Staff will present two more options at the budget meeting next week.
The preliminary budget will be presented on March 8, 2022.
With the new lower-case load of COVID-19, the projected date to reopen the city is March 14,
2022.
Chief John Michalek gave an update on COVID-19.
Key points:
Cases have now dropped down to an average of about 4-5 cases a day.
Suspected to continue to drop over the next couple of weeks.
There was discussion among City Council and staff.
Mr. Turille continued his city manager’s report.
Key points:
With the Stormwater Grant, the city received $325,000 from Community Flood Preparedness
Fund.
The city received the Youth and Family Master Plan Grant in the amount of $16,000. This is
coming through the police department.
Deputy City Manager, Tangela Innis, was accepted in the Virginia Women’s Municipal
Leadership Institute. Congratulations.
15. BUSINESS OR REPORTS FROM THE CLERK:
*No items for this portion of the agenda.
16. BUSINESS OR REPORTS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY:
*No items for this portion of the agenda.
17. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
*Audio available upon request.
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Barbara Rudolph, 1675 Mt. Vernon Street, stated, “I hear you tonight that you are very concerned about
liter and the quality of life. Which I will not disagree with, but you keep ignoring one of the more invasive
problems that is facing our citizens. I am going to go back and read verbatim a commentary that I made at the
May 17, 2016, council meeting. That is almost six years ago. At the risk of being to in your face, I challenge
any of you to tell us that the problems with citizens bills, particularly those with water usage and personal
property taxes, are anywhere near accurate or consistent. Estimated water bills for far greater amounts than
one’s historical pattern of consumption and personal property taxes that charge for absorbent amounts of
delinquent payments seem to be common placed. We have all heard many times that the billing processes are
being fixed and citizens will be given accurate information. Assuming that this does eventually happen, it
remains a big problem area that is not being talked about. In fact, it is the proverbial elephant in the room with
this clear pattern of overcharging. Which I know from personal experience that goes back a year a half. How
are the citizens that pay too much able to recover the difference of between the initial bill and the corrected
bill? You say go to the appropriate office in city hall and work with staff to correct the bill and receive a credit.
Has it ever occurred to you how many people cannot readily access this remedy? That is making a personal
visit to negotiate with their city government. Some have simply given up after months of questionable bills and
the inability to get answers via phone calls or online for those who have internet access. Some don’t know
where to start to figure out what they should be charged in order to effectively make their cases. Some quite a
few more than you imagined, cannot make it to city hall or now the finance building to spend hours or multiple
visits in a hassle with the city. What about citizens in the military that have to deploy? What about citizens that
lack transportation that come downtown. What about single parents with multiple children to care for? What
about the elderly. What about people trying to make it by working several jobs and no time during the workday
to take off. I believe that we all deserve a thorough answer on how the city is going to reach out proactively to
citizens that have been overcharged. And to ensure that no citizen is financially damaged because of inaction
by the city. It is so wrong for the city to adopt an attitude of ‘if someone wants to correct it then they need to
bring it to us.’ Please show that you have compassion and concern for the many people in Petersburg that do
not have the know how or the ability for the reasons that I have mentioned to come to the city for help. I know
that is what I said in 2016. Today, I know that the finance employees are working really hard to deal with
everyone that comes in. And there have been a lot of problems with personal property taxes during this cycle. I
am not faulting our employees. I think that they’re working hard and that they are more customer service
oriented than they used to be. What I am talking about is the system wide issues and the inequity that no one
will talk about. This is a major problem. It is a real quality of life issue. Personally, I think that it is more of a
problem then liter. I will leave it up to you. But I hope that something will happen. It hasn’t for over six years.
Anyway, thank you very much.”
Norma Williams, 148 North Sycamore Street, stated, “It has been a while. And I thought I would come
in tonight and get updated without having to go back and listen to the council meeting. I sat back intentionally
for some months just to observe. And just to see what was going on and the things that were occurring in the
city. And I see as I drive down the road and come down Washington Street. I still see the same things that are
present. As we all come down Washington Street and we get off of 95S and we come down and see the same
trash and the walkways are unmanned. I see patches of the road being done on Washington Street being done
going towards Fort Lee. And I see that all we are doing is patching. I can only recall over the past year or so
that Graham Road and West Street having been paved. So, I hear the conversation about liter. Well, when you
have the overall appearance of the city not being maintained then of course no one has a problem with
throwing trash out the window. Cigarette butts out of the window. You come to the red light when you leave
downtown going to the city building at the old Virginia Power and you see trash. Now, I am not sure how many
of you actually pay attention to these things. I have asked before about the sheriff department having the
noncriminal and those with minor offenses, taking part in the city. But we hear that we want to have someone
be paid. And no disrespect to you Council Member Cuthbert but I hear you ask and task a lot on the city. And I
ask myself are you asking for yourself or your ward. Because I would like for my ward representative to speak
on my behalf and to speak for our ward as well. And I do appreciate your efforts to bring these things up. But I
did not think that you were being the spokesperson for all the council members. I would like to hear my
*Audio available upon request.
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representative to speak as well. And these concerns that you bring forward, I would like that concern to be
made by my ward representative as well. One of the things that I want to also comment on is that we have not
had a natural disaster in the Petersburg area. But I do not see any preparations. We are coming up trying to
find funds to do this and that, but we haven’t made any plans for anything that may occur outside that we
would really need some funds for. We have to prepare for the unexpected. I want to thank you all for the jobs
that you are doing. But I think that we really need to dig in and work more collaboratively with the city
constituents because they do want to work. And keep us informed. Thank you very much.”
18. ADJOURNMENT:
City Council adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
_________________________
Clerk of City Council
APPROVED:
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Mayor
*Audio available upon request.
Agenda
City of Petersburg
City Council
Virginia
www.petersburgva.gov Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Annette Smith-Lee, Vice-Mayor – Ward 6
Treska Wilson-Smith, Councilor – Ward 1
Darrin Hill, Councilor – Ward 2
March 1, 2022 - City Charlie Cuthbert, Councilor – Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor– Ward 5
Council Work Session Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7
March 1, 2022 City Manager
Virtual Meeting Stuart Turille
Petersburg, VA 23803
5:00 PM
1. Roll Call
2. Prayer
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Determination of the Presence of a Quorum
5. Approval of Consent Agenda (to include minutes of previous meetings):
a. A request to schedule a public hearing to amend Sec. 106-14. – Permanent Board of Equalization.
b. A request to schedule a Public Hearing and consideration of appropriating $3,672,454.51 in Federal
State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds through the American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) for the
COVID-19 Municipal Utility Assistance Program.
c. A Request to Schedule a Public Hearing and Consideration of An Ordinance Approving
Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan to Comply With the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act.
d. A request to Schedule a Public Hearing and consideration of an Ordinance approving an
amendment to the City Code, Chapter 50. Environment, Article II. Noise.
e. A request to schedule a public hearing on March 8, 2022, for the consideration of an ordinance to
authorize the acceptance of the conveyance of real property by AMPAC Fine Chemicals Virginia
LLC.
6. Special Reports
a. Report and Discussion on "A Plan to Address Homeless"
b. Presentation by PHOPs on Tactical Urbanism (Street Murals)
c. iWorq Software Presentation-Neighborhood Services
d. Presentation of the ARB's Activities in 2021
e. An update from Transit on questions from Council Member Wilson-Smith and Cuthbert
f. Update on efforts of the trash czar.
g. Update on litter efforts, street sweeping schedule, streetlight assessment, on speed plan report and
underpass in Ward 7.
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h. A report on blighted properties.
i. An update on St. Andrews Street reopening.
j. An update on the African American Brochure status.
7. Monthly Reports
8. Finance and Budget Report
a. A report on how the $5 million in RP and $2 million on PP are projected to be collected in June.
9. Capital Projects Update
10. Utilities
a. Update on plan for Inflow and Infiltration problem and resolution scheduled for April 2022.
11. Streets
12. Facilities
13. Economic Development
a. Presentation from GovDeals on City-owned real estate property
b. A presentation to the City Council on Enterprise Zone Incentives
14. City Manager's Agenda
15. Business or reports from the Clerk
16. Business or reports from the City Attorney
17. Public Comments
18. Adjournment
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5.a.
City of Petersburg
Ordinance, Resolution, and Agenda Request
DATE: March 1, 2022
TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
THROUGH: Stuart Turille, City Manager
FROM: Brian Gordineer
RE: A request to schedule a public hearing to amend Sec. 106-14. – Permanent Board of
Equalization.
PURPOSE: To schedule a public hearing to receive citizen comment on amending the ordinance that provides
for a permanent board of equalization, found in Sec. 106-14 of the Municipal Code
REASON: Council is required to schedule and conduct a public hearing, upon amending an ordinance and the
Municipal Code.
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend City Council schedule a public hearing on February 15, 2022 to receive
comment.
BACKGROUND: The proposed amendment provides for an alternate member of the Board of Equalization to
be appointed by the Circuit Court to serve when a board member has a planned absence or must abstain from a
deliberation.
COST TO CITY: None
BUDGETED ITEM: N/A
REVENUE TO CITY: N/A
CITY COUNCIL HEARING DATE: 3/15/2022
CONSIDERATION BY OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITIES: N/A
AFFECTED AGENCIES: N/A
RELATIONSHIP TO EXISTING ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION: This is an amendment to an existing
ordinance.
REQUIRED CHANGES TO WORK PROGRAMS: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
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1. Board of Equalization - Agenda Request to Schedule with Draft
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City of Petersburg
Ordinance, Resolution, and Agenda Request
DATE: February March 1, 2022
TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
FROM: Brian E. Gordineer, AAS, City Assessor
RE: A request to schedule a public hearing to amend Sec. 106-14. – Permanent Board
of Equalization.
__________ _________________________________
PURPOSE: To schedule a public hearing to receive citizen comment on amending the
ordinance that provides for a permanent board of equalization, found in Sec. 106-14 of the
Municipal Code
REASON: Council is required to schedule and conduct a public hearing, upon amending an
ordinance and the Municipal Code.
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend City Council schedule a public hearing on February
March 15, 2022 to receive comment.
BACKGROUND: The proposed amendment corrects an oversight when the length of all tax
exemptions granted for renovation were reduced from ten years to five years and the oversight to
provides for an alternate member of the Board of Equalization to be appointed by the Circuit Court
to serve when a board member has a planned absence or must abstain include the ordinance in the
Municipal Codefrom a deliberation.
COST TO CITY: None
BUDGETED ITEM: N/ A
REVENUE TO CITY: N/A
CITY COUNCIL HEARING DATE: FebruaryMarch 15, 2022
CONSIDERATION BY OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITIES: N/A
AFFECTED AGENCIES: City Assessor’s Office
RELATIONSHIP TO EXISTING ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION: This is an amendment
to an existing ordinance.
REQUIRED CHANGES TO WORK PROGRAMS: N/A
ATTACHMENTS: N/A
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STAFF: Brian E. Gordineer, AAS, City Assessor
Sec. 106-14. - Permanent board of equalization.
(a) Created; membership. There is hereby created, in accordance with Code of Virginia,
§58.1-3373, a permanent board of equalization. Such board shall consist of three members
and one alternate member, to be appointed by the circuit court. A regular member when
they knows that they will be absent from or will have to abstain from any proceeding at a
meeting shall notify the chairman of the board of equalization at least 24 hours prior of
such fact. The chairman may select anshall notify the alternate member to who shall serve
in the absent or abstaining member’s place and the records of the board shall so note.
(b) Terms of members. The members of the permanent board of equalization shall be
appointed for staggered terms of three years. The alternate members shall serve a two
year term.
(c) Compensation. Each board of equalization member shall receive as full compensation
for services performed the sum of $100.00 per diem, except that the chairman of such
board shall receive $125.00 per diem.
(d) Education. Each member and the alternate member shall annually attend continuing
education provided by the State Department of Taxation.
(e) Hearing schedule. The board of equalization shall dispose of all cases regarding
January 1 valuations before June 30.
(Code 1981, §§ 34-80, 34-81; Ord. No. 18-25, 9-18-2018)
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5.b.
City of Petersburg
Ordinance, Resolution, and Agenda Request
DATE: March 1, 2022
TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
THROUGH: Stuart Turille, City Manager
FROM: Randall Williams
RE: A request to schedule a Public Hearing and consideration of appropriating $3,672,454.51
in Federal State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds through the American Recovery Plan
Act (ARPA) for the COVID-19 Municipal Utility Assistance Program.
PURPOSE: To schedule a Public Hearing and consideration of appropriating $3,672,454.51 in Federal State
and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds through the American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) for the COVID-19
Municipal Utility Assistance Program.
REASON: To ensure that funding from the American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) for the COVID-19
Municipal Utility Assistance Program can be utilized to provide utility relief per the program guidelines to
residents of Petersburg. This funding is being provided under CFDA 21.027 – Coronavirus State and Local
Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the $3,672,454.51 in Federal State and Local Fiscal Recovery
Funds through the American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) for the COVID-19 Municipal Utility Assistance
Program be approved.
BACKGROUND: The utility shutoff moratorium enacted by Governor Northam ended on August 31, 2021,
60 days after the Virginia State of Emergency ended on June 30, 2021. Special Session II of the 2021 Acts of
Assembly appropriated $120 million from distributions of the Federal State & Local Recovery Fund (SLFRF)
pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide direct assistance to residential customers with
accounts over 60 days in arrears. In October 2021, the City of Petersburg submitted its intent to apply for the
ARPA SLFRF Municipal Utility Relief Program. After submitting its intent, the city received an award letter
dated October 29, 2021 stating that the award ($3,672,4545.51) shall be used to directly assist residential
municipal utility customers of the City of Petersburg with arrearages greater than 60 days for the time period
between March 12, 2020 and August 31, 2020. Due to the current BAI system constraints, the city used the
date of March 31, 2020 instead of March 12, 2020. This relief was only for the water and sewer components of
the utility bill. It should be noted that any funds not used are to be returned back to the state by March 31,
2022.
COST TO CITY: $3,672,454.51
BUDGETED ITEM: No
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REVENUE TO CITY: $3,672,454.51
CITY COUNCIL HEARING DATE: 3/1/2022
CONSIDERATION BY OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITIES: Department of Public Works & Utilities
AFFECTED AGENCIES: Finance
RELATIONSHIP TO EXISTING ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION: NA
REQUIRED CHANGES TO WORK PROGRAMS: NA
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Utility Relief Ordinance
2. ARPA Award Letter dated 10-29-21
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AN ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, SAID ORDINANCE
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
COMMENCING JULY 1, 2021, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2022
FOR THE GRANTS FUND.
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BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Petersburg, Virginia:
I. That appropriations for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2021, in the Grants Fund
are made for the following resources and revenues of the city, for the fiscal year ending
June 30, 2022.
Previously adopted $0.00
ADD: FY 2022 ARPA Municipal Utility Relief (3-210-025010-0001) $3.672.454.51
Total Revenues $3,672,454.51
II. That there shall be appropriated from the resources and revenues of the City of
Petersburg for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022, the
following sums for the purposes mentioned:
Previously adopted $0.00
ADD:FY 2022 ARPA Municipal Utility Relief (4-210-025010-5565) $3.672.454.51
Total Expenses $3,672,454.51
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5.c
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City of Petersburg
Ordinance, Resolution, and Agenda Request
DATE: March 1, 2022
TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
THROUGH: Stuart Turille, City Manager
Tangela Innis, Deputy City Manager
FROM: Reginald Tabor
RE: A Request to Schedule a Public Hearing and Consideration of An Ordinance Approving
Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan to Comply With the Chesapeake Bay
Preservation Act.
PURPOSE: To request to schedule a Public Hearing on January 18, 2022, and consideration of an Ordinance
approving an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan to Comply with the Chesapeake Bay Preservation
Act.
REASON: To comply with applicable procedures and laws regarding the consideration of amendments to the
City's Comprehensive Plan.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council holds a Public Hearing and approves an
amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan to comply with Chesapeake Bay Act requirements.
BACKGROUND: The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) regulates compliance with the
Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act. The Act requires that jurisdiction Comprehensive Plans include provisions
regarding the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act. The City has been working with DEQ to develop amendments
to the City's Comprehensive Plan to comply with the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act.
The proposed amendments as provided to the City Council have been reviewed and approved by DEQ.
COST TO CITY: N/A
BUDGETED ITEM: N/A
REVENUE TO CITY: N/A
CITY COUNCIL HEARING DATE: 1/18/2022
CONSIDERATION BY OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITIES: Virginia Department of Environmental
Quality (DEQ)
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AFFECTED AGENCIES: Department of Public Works and Utilities, Department of Planning and
Community Development
RELATIONSHIP TO EXISTING ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION: City's Comprehensive Plan
REQUIRED CHANGES TO WORK PROGRAMS: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 1204_2021OrdinanceCompPlanChesBay
2. 0104_2022CityCouncilItemCompPlanChesBayCover
3. 0104_2022CityCouncilItemCompPlanChesBayCover
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AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDENT TO THE PETERSBURG
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO INCLUDE CHESPAEAKE BAY
PRESERVATION ACT CONSIDERATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
WHEREAS, The Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act (Bay Act) was enacted by the
Virginia General Assembly in 1988 as a critical element of Virginia's nonpoint pollution source
management program; and
WHEREAS, The purpose of the Bay Act program is to protect and improve water
quality in the Chesapeake Bay by requiring the implementation of effective land use
management practices; and
WHEREAS, The City of Petersburg Comprehensive Plan currently includes provisions
for the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act; and
WHEREAS, There is a need to amend sections of the City’s Comprehensive Plan to
address additional Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act considerations and requirements; and
WHEREAS, The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) regulates
compliance with the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act; and
WHEREAS, The Act requires that jurisdiction Comprehensive Plans include provisions
regarding the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act; and
WHEREAS, The City has been working with representatives of DEQ to develop
amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan to comply with the Chesapeake Bay Preservation
Act; and
WHEREAS, The proposed amendments as provided to teh City Council have been
reviewed and approved by DEQ; and
WHEREAS, During the January 6, 2022 meeting, the Petersburg Planning Commission
held a Public Hearing and considered the matter, then approved a resolution recommending
approval by the City Council.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED that the City of Petersburg City Council does
hereby approve Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan consistent with the attached (Exhibit
A).
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Mayor and City Council
Mayor Samuel Parham, Ward 3
Councilwoman Treska Wilson-Smith,
Ward 1Councilman Darrin Hill, Ward 2
Councilman Charlie Cuthbert, Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Ward 5
Councilman Annette Smith-Lee, Ward 6
Councilman Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Ward
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Planning Commission
Tammy L. Alexander, Chair,
Ward 5Fenton Bland, Vice
Chair, Ward 2 Candace Taylor,
Ward 3
Marie Vargo, Ward 4
Thomas S. Hairston,
Ward 6James Norman,
Ward 7 Michael
Edwards, At-Large
William Irvin, At-Large
Acknowledgements
City Manager
Stuart Turille, City Manager
Tangela Innis, Deputy City Manager
Hall Wingfield, ICMA Fellow
City Attorney
Anthony Williams
Planning & Community
Development Reginald Tabor,
Interim Director Sandra Robinson,
Zoning AdministratorKate
Sangregorio, Preservation Planner
Deborah Parham, Secretary/Zoning Technician
pg. 1
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City of Petersburg
PTB 2040
Comprehensive Plan
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5.d.
City of Petersburg
Ordinance, Resolution, and Agenda Request
DATE: March 1, 2022
TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
THROUGH: Stuart Turille, City Manager
Tangela Innis, Deputy City Manager
FROM: Reginald Tabor
RE: A request to Schedule a Public Hearing and consideration of an Ordinance approving an
amendment to the City Code, Chapter 50. Environment, Article II. Noise.
PURPOSE: To schedule a Public Hearing and consider approval of amendments to the City Code Noise
section.
REASON: To comply with applicable procedures adn laws regarding the consideration of amendments to the
City Code.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council schedules a Public Hearing and
consideration of an amendment to the City Code section regarding Noise.
BACKGROUND: The City Council of the City of Petersburg requested that the Planning Commission
consider and provide a recommendation regarding an amendment to the City Code Noise section.
The request follows complaints and concerns regarding noise from restaurant uses especially in the City’s
downtown area.
The City’s Zoning Ordinance does not include regulations regarding noise however references to the Zoning
Ordinance are included in the Noise Ordinance, and maximum decibel readings are defined by Zoning Districts
Classification.
Regulations of noise are defined in the City Code Chapter 50. Environment, Article II. Noise and not the City’s
Zoning Ordinance, however the City Code does specify permitted noise levels by zoning district.
A policy declaration in the Code Section 50-31 states, “It is hereby declared to be the public policy of the city
to protect its citizens against excessive noise which is detrimental to life, health and enjoyment of property. In
order to promote the public health, safety, welfare and the peace and quiet of the inhabitants of the city, the
standards in this article relating to noise are hereby adopted.”
The City Code was substantially revised with the adoption of 14-Ord-100 on October 21, 2014.
Adopted Amendments included:
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• Adding terms under definitions
• Removing the Violations of article and Measurement Procedures sections
• Changing the title of the Loud Noises Prohibited to Specific Prohibitions
• Replacing the Exemptions section, Animals, Maximum permissible sound levels and prohibitions sections
• Adding to the Penalties and Enforcement Section
The City’s Current Code includes Chapter 50. Environment, Article II. Noise – Eight (8) Sections:
• 50-31. Declaration of Policy
• 50-32. Definitions
• 50-33. Specific Prohibitions
• 50-34. Exemptions
• 50-35. Animals
• 50-36. Maximum Permissible Sound Levels Generally
• 50-37. Penalty and Enforcement
• 50-38. Severability
Definitions included in the Code; Section 50-32 are as follows:
• A-weighted decibel – sound level in decibels measured with a sound level meter using the ANSI weighting
network or scale. (
• ANSI – American National Standards Institute, Inc.
• Daytime
o 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Weekdays
o 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Weekends and Holidays
• Decibel – sound pressure level or intensity
• Noise - any steady-rate or impulsive sound that disturbs persons or that causes or tends to cause an adverse
effect on humans.
• Sound - an oscillation in pressure, particle displacement, particle velocity or other physical parameter, in a
medium with internal forces that causes compression and rarefaction of that medium. The description of sound
may include any characteristic of such sound, including duration, intensity and frequency.
Specific prohibitions included in the Code; Section 50-33 are as follows:
• Operating a sound-producing device (radio, tv, etc.) heard between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. in another
dwelling or heard 50 or more feet from the device with exceptions of public recreation facilities or public
events.
• To allow noise between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. that can be heard in another dwelling or heard 50 or more
feet from the noise.
• Operating a sound-producing device outside a commercial establishment heard on a public sidewalk or
street with exceptions (paging personnel, school bells, alarms, etc.)
• Using a device to produce unnecessary noise for advertising, except at licensed events.
• Operating a sound-producing device (radio, tv, etc.) within a motor vehicle that can be heard 50 feet from
the vehicle except emergency communications or alarms.
• To create noise associated with refuse waste collection in residential areas between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00
a.m. except areas zoned mixed use.
• To create noise disturbance associated with landscaping activities or building repair or construction across a
residential property line between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
• Operating equipment used in construction in any residential district within 100 yards of an occupied
dwelling between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays and 10:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. on
weekends and holidays.
Exemptions included in the Code; Section 50-34, are as follows:
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• Noise generated in an industrial area
• Railroad cars and equipment and aircraft
• Sound from Mines and Energy production
• Sirens from Emergency Vehicles
• Sounds from Emergency responses
• Motor vehicles and trucks on roads
• Residential Heat pumps and air conditioners
• Generators during power outages
• Public Transportation facilities.
• Alarm Tests between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
• Bands and athletic events on school property between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.
• Religious Services and events between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.
• Equipment in Public Parks approved by the City.
• Activities with federal exemptions.
• Parades, Fireworks and Special Events approved by the City.
The Code includes Section 50-35 regulating noise from Animals, as follows:
• Animals in agricultural districts are prohibited from creating noise audible once a minute for ten consecutive
minutes:
• Inside another residential dwelling
• 50 or more feet from the animal
General provisions regarding maximum permissible sound levels generally included in the Code; Section 50-
36, are as follows:
• Sound that exceeds that maximum permissible sound levels is prohibited
• Sound levels shall be measured at the property boundary of the source
• If sound is produced on public property, levels are measured anywhere on public property.
• Noise identified in multiple zoning districts shall be measured using the most restrictive zoning
classification.
Following are the maximum noise levels per Zoning District included in the Code, Section
50-36:
Zoning District Maximum dBA
Classification Daytime Nighttime
Agricultural 65 55
Residential 65 55
R/B 70 60
Planned unit development 70 60
Mixed use district 75 65
Business 75 65
Industrial 79 72
Restaurants and Nightclubs are required to observe the noise requirements for businesses.
Zoning District Maximum dBA
Classification Daytime Nighttime
Business 75 65
Penalties and enforcement of noise violations included in Code Section 50-37 are as follows:
• Written or verbal warning by the chief of police or their designee.
• If the noise persists five minutes following the warning, the person responsible shall be charged.
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• Persons will be charged only when the noise violation is in the presence of the chief of police or their
designee.
• The person operating or controlling a noise source shall be guilty of any violation. If not identified the
property owner or tenant is responsible for the noise violation.
• Any person who violates a provision of this article shall be deemed guilty of a class 4 misdemeanor for a
first offense and a class 3 misdemeanor for each subsequent offence.
The City Code, Noise provisions include a Severability clause, Section 50-38:
• If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this article is for any reason
held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such a decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of
this article.
The Planning Commission will have a Public Hearing on November 9, 2021 and consider a resolution
recommending amendments to the City Code regarding noise.
COST TO CITY: N/A
BUDGETED ITEM: N/A
REVENUE TO CITY: N/A
CITY COUNCIL HEARING DATE: 11/16/2021
CONSIDERATION BY OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITIES: N/A
AFFECTED AGENCIES: Police, Fire
RELATIONSHIP TO EXISTING ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION: City Code
REQUIRED CHANGES TO WORK PROGRAMS: N/A
ATTACHMENTS: None
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5.e
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City of Petersburg
Ordinance, Resolution, and Agenda Request
DATE: March 1, 2022
TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
THROUGH: Stuart Turille, City Manager
FROM: Joanne Williams
RE: A request to schedule a public hearing on March 8, 2022, for the consideration of an
ordinance to authorize the acceptance of the conveyance of real property by AMPAC Fine
Chemicals Virginia LLC.
PURPOSE:
REASON:
RECOMMENDATION: To schedule a public hearing for March 8, 2022 for the consideration of an
ordinance.
BACKGROUND: See attached ordinance.
COST TO CITY:
BUDGETED ITEM:
REVENUE TO CITY:
CITY COUNCIL HEARING DATE:
CONSIDERATION BY OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITIES:
AFFECTED AGENCIES:
RELATIONSHIP TO EXISTING ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION:
REQUIRED CHANGES TO WORK PROGRAMS:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 2 22 2022 Revised AMPAC Land Transfer_ajb021822
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22-ORD-__
Adopted: 3/1/2022
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE
CONVAYENCE OF REAL PROPERTY BY AMPAC FINE CHEMICALS
VIRGINIA, LLC
_______________________________________________
WHEREAS, AMPAC Fine Chemicals Virginia LLC (hereinafter “Conveyor”) is the owner of
approximately 1.45 acres of land located at 2820 N Normandy Drive in the City of Petersburg
and further identified as local tax map number 063-010001 together with improvements
thereon, more particularly described in the referenced attachment, Exhibit B; and
WHEREAS, the City approached the Conveyor to acquire the site because it is a preferred site
in the Master Plan for the improvement of the city's water infrastructure, namely a location for
a planned elevated water storage tank which is an essential part of the upgrades to city's water
infrastructure to create a high pressure water zone in the city; and
WHEREAS, it is the wish of the Conveyor to convey the said property to the City of
Petersburg, Virginia in an “AS IS, WHERE IS” condition to the City in accordance with the
terms of the attached Real Estate Conveyance Agreement (Exhibit A); and
WHEREAS, it is the wish of Conveyor that such transaction be concluded on or before March
10, 2022; and
WHEREAS, it is the belief of City Council that the acceptance of such conveyance will be in
the best interests of the City of Petersburg.
NOW therefore be it ORDAINED that the City Manager and City Attorney are hereby
directed to take all necessary action to execute the Real Estate Conveyance Agreement and
conclude the transaction in accordance therewith; and
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City of Petersburg does hereby accept the conveyance
of said property from the Conveyor.
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Exhibit “A”
REAL ESTATE Conveyance AGREEMENT
THIS REAL ESTATE CONVEYANCE AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made
and entered into as of the ___ day of March, 2022 by and between AMPAC FINE
CHEMICALS VIRGINIA LLC (Conveyor) and THE CITY OF PETERSBURG,
VIRGINIA, a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia ("Conveyee").
FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants set forth herein, the
receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as
follows:
1.Property. Subject to the terms and conditions contained herein, the
Conveyor agrees to convey to the Conveyee, and the Conveyee agrees to accept from
Conveyor, on the terms and conditions set forth herein, the real property more
particularly described on Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference consisting of a certain parcel of land containing approximately 1.45 acres in
the City of Petersburg, Virginia, and bearing the local tax map number 063-
010001together with all improvements thereon except as noted below (the
"Property"). The Conveyor will convey the Property free and clear of all liens, but
subject to all covenants, easements, restrictions, reservations and matters of record
affecting the Property.
2."As Is" Conveyance of Property and FFE; No Warranties. The Property
shall be donated and conveyed "AS IS, WHERE IS" and title and possession shall be
subject to:
(a) All present and future zoning, building and environmental laws,
ordinances, codes, restrictions, and regulations of any municipal, state, federal or other
authority having jurisdiction over the Property, including, without limitation, any
proffered conditions affecting the Property.
(b) The City of Petersburg, Virginia hereby agrees to accept the Property
and all features and components thereof "AS-IS, WHERE-IS". The conveyor hereby
disclaims any and all warranties pertaining to the Property, including, without limitation,
warranties of habitability, merchantability, marketability, development, use or fitness
for a particular use, and the City of Petersburg hereby releases and discharges the
Conveyor from any and all of such obligations, claims, demands and liabilities and from
any and all obligations arising out of, resulting from or related to the Property, including
but not limited to, any right or claims of contribution, arising out of, resulting from or
related to the environmental status of the Property and the existence of hazardous
waste, hazardous substances or petroleum products (or any other contamination) upon
or within the Property.
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(c) All covenants, agreements, restrictions, and easements of record
except as objected in Paragraph 4, below.
(d) The lien of all real estate taxes, whether or not, due or payable, to be
apportioned as of midnight of the day before Settlement.
3.Examination of Title and Survey. The City of Petersburg shall, prior to
Settlement, deliver a written statement of objections to any items reflected in a current
title report or survey of the Property that would make title uninsurable. In the event
The City of Petersburg does not furnish the Conveyor with a written statement of
objections prior to Settlement, the City of Petersburg shall be deemed to have waived
any and all objections to the status of title and survey to the Property and shall be
deemed to have approved all matters of record. In the event that the City of Petersburg
advises the Conveyor of any objections as to the insurability of title or survey, the
Conveyor shall have the right, but not the obligation, to cure any such objections. In
the event the Conveyor elects not to cure any such objections or attempts to cure same
but is unable to cure such objections, the City of Petersburg shall have the option to (i)
waive said objections and to proceed with accepting the conveyance of the Property,
or (ii) terminate this Agreement. In the event the Conveyor elects to cure any
objections raised by the City of Petersburg concerning said title or survey, the
Conveyor shall have a reasonable period of time within which to cure such objections,
and the Settlement date shall be extended accordingly. Title insurance endorsements
shall be deemed satisfactory cure of any title or survey objections.
4.Settlement.
(a) Time and Place. Settlement of the conveyance of the Property shall
occur on or before March 10, 2022 ("Settlement"). Settlement shall be made at the
offices of the City of Petersburg title company or such other location as the City of
Petersburg may reasonably designate.
(b) Conveyee’s Deliveries. At Settlement, the City of Petersburg shall
deliver whatever funds are necessary to record the Deed, which shall be payable by
wire transfer of funds to the City of Petersburg’s title company’s account.
(c) Conveyor’s Deliveries. The Conveyor shall deliver a quitclaim deed
(the "Deed") to the City of Petersburg conveying whatever interest in title to the
Property Conveyor may have.
(d) Costs. The City of Petersburg shall pay the costs of preparing the
Deed, and the Grantor's Tax thereon, if any. The City of Petersburg shall pay for all
transfer taxes for recording the Deed, if any, any settlement fee charged by the City of
Petersburg’s title company, the examination of title to the Property and all premiums
charged by the City of Petersburg’s title insurance company, and the survey cost. Real
estate taxes, utilities, assessments and any other related fees shall be prorated
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between Conveyor and the City of Petersburg as of Settlement and all utilities will be
switched from the Conveyor to the City of Petersburg at Settlement.
5. Risk of Loss. Risk of loss by reason of fire or other casualty or by exercise
of the power of eminent domain shall remain on the Conveyor with respect to the
Property until legal title to the Property is transferred to the City of Petersburg. If the
Property is damaged by casualty or taken by exercise of the power of eminent domain
prior to the transfer of the legal title thereto, the City of Petersburg may, at its option,
either (i) terminate the obligation to receive the Property, or (ii) waive the foregoing
right and proceed to receive the Property, as provided herein, in which event all
insurance or condemnation proceeds, if any, payable to the Conveyor in connection
with the casualty or taking shall be paid to the City of Petersburg.
6. Conveyor’s Inability to Convey Title. In the event that Conveyor is unable
to convey title in accordance with the terms of this Agreement for any reason
whatsoever, the City of Petersburg’s sole remedy shall be to terminate this Agreement,
in which event neither party shall have any further liability hereunder. The City of
Petersburg may, nevertheless, accept such title as the Conveyor may be able to
convey, without any other liability on the part of the Conveyor.
7. Donee's Default. In the event that the City of Petersburg fails or refuses to
perform its obligations hereunder, prior to or at Settlement, then the Conveyor shall be
entitled, after providing notice of default to the City of Petersburg and allowing a
reasonable time to cure such default, to terminate this Agreement.
8. Authority. The undersigned persons executing and delivering this
Agreement on behalf of the City of Petersburg and the Conveyor represent and certify
that they have been fully empowered and authorized to do the same.
9. Broker. Each party hereunder represents and warrants that it did not consult
or deal with any broker or agent, real estate or otherwise, with regard to this Agreement
or the transactions contemplated hereby.
10. Notices. Any notice, request or demand required or permitted to be given
pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed sufficiently given if
delivered by hand by messenger at the address of the intended recipient, sent prepaid
by Federal Express (or a comparable guaranteed overnight delivery service), or
deposited in the United States first class mail (registered or certified, postage prepaid,
with return receipt requested), addressed as follows:
For the Conveyor: AMPAC Fine Chemicals Virginia LLC
2820 N Normandy Drive
Petersburg, VA 23805
For the City of Petersburg:
City Manager’s Office
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135 N. Union Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
Attn.: Tangela Innis, Deputy City Manager
11. No Assignment. The City of Petersburg’s rights and obligations hereunder
may not be assigned or transferred without the prior written consent of the Conveyor.
12. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between
the Conveyor and the City of Petersburg relating to the Property and supersedes all
prior and contemporaneous negotiations, agreements, written and oral, between the
parties. This Agreement shall not be amended or modified, and no waiver of any
provision hereto shall be effective unless set forth in writing signed by the parties.
13. Governing Law; Construction.
(a) This Agreement shall be interpreted and enforced according to the
laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the terms and provisions hereof shall
survive the Settlement, except as otherwise provided herein.
(b) All headings of sections of this Agreement are inserted for
convenience only.
(c) This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed to be an original and all of which shall constitute one
and the same Agreement.
(d) The provisions of this Agreement are intended to be for the sole
benefit of the parties hereto, and their respective successors and assigns.
(e) This Agreement shall be construed without regard to any presumption
or rule requiring construction against the party responsible for the drafting of this
Agreement.
14. Survival. The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall survive closing
and the delivery of the Deed by the Conveyor and the acceptance thereof by the City
of Petersburg.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed by the
parties hereto.
CONVEYOR:
AMPAC FINE CHEMICALS VIRGINIA LLC
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By: ____________________________
Name: _________________________
Its: ____________________________
ACCEPTED BY:
THE CITY OF PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA, a
political subdivision of the Commonwealth of
Virginia
By: ____________________________
Name: _________________________
Its: ____________________________
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6.a.
City of Petersburg
Ordinance, Resolution, and Agenda Request
DATE: March 1, 2022
TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
THROUGH: Stuart Turille, City Manager
FROM: Treska Wilson-Smith - Council Member Ward 1
RE: Report and Discussion on "A Plan to Address Homeless"
PURPOSE:
REASON:
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND: See attached.
COST TO CITY:
BUDGETED ITEM:
REVENUE TO CITY:
CITY COUNCIL HEARING DATE: 2/15/2022
CONSIDERATION BY OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITIES:
AFFECTED AGENCIES:
RELATIONSHIP TO EXISTING ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION:
REQUIRED CHANGES TO WORK PROGRAMS:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. A Plan to Address Homeless
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A Plan to Address Homelessness
By Treska Yasmine Wilson-Smith, City Councilwoman
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What is the official definition of
homelessness?
There is more than one “official” definition of homelessness. Health centers funded by
the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) use the following:
A homeless individual is defined in section 330(h)(5)(A) as “an individual who lacks
housing (without regard to whether the individual is a member of a family), including an
individual whose primary residence during the night is a supervised public or private
facility (e.g., shelters) that provides temporary living accommodations, and an individual
who is a resident in transitional housing.” A homeless person is an individual without
permanent housing who may live on the streets; stay in a shelter, mission, single room
occupancy facilities, abandoned building or vehicle; or in any other unstable or non-
permanent situation. [Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C., 254b)]
An individual may be considered to be homeless if that person is “doubled up,” a term
that refers to a situation where individuals are unable to maintain their housing situation
and are forced to stay with a series of friends and/or extended family members. In
addition, previously homeless individuals who are to be released from a prison or a
hospital may be considered homeless if they do not have a stable housing situation to
which they can return. A recognition of the instability of an individual’s living
arrangements is critical to the definition of homelessness. (HRSA/Bureau of Primary
Health Care, Program Assistance Letter 99-12, Health Care for the Homeless Principles
of Practice)
Programs funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
use a different, more limited definition of homelessness [found in the Homeless
Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-22,
Section 1003)].
An individual who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence;
An individual who has a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private
place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation
for human beings, including a car, park, abandoned building, bus or train station,
airport, or camping ground;
An individual or family living in a supervised publicly or privately operated shelter
designated to provide temporary living arrangements (including hotels and
motels paid for by Federal, State or local government programs for low-income
individuals or by charitable organizations, congregate shelters, and transitional
housing);
An individual who resided in a shelter or place not meant for human habitation
and who is exiting an institution where he or she temporarily resided;
An individual or family who will imminently lose their housing [as evidenced by a
court order resulting from an eviction action that notifies the individual or family
that they must leave within 14 days, having a primary nighttime residence that is
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a room in a hotel or motel and where they lack the resources necessary to reside
there for more than 14 days, or credible evidence indicating that the owner or
renter of the housing will not allow the individual or family to stay for more than
14 days, and any oral statement from an individual or family seeking homeless
assistance that is found to be credible shall be considered credible evidence for
purposes of this clause]; has no subsequent residence identified; and lacks the
resources or support networks needed to obtain other permanent housing; and
Unaccompanied youth and homeless families with children and youth defined as
homeless under other Federal statutes who have experienced a long-term period
without living independently in permanent housing, have experienced persistent
instability as measured by frequent moves over such period, and can be
expected to continue in such status for an extended period of time because of
chronic disabilities, chronic physical health or mental health conditions,
substance addiction, histories of domestic violence or childhood abuse, the
presence of a child or youth with a disability, or multiple barriers to employment.
VOL State Community College, 2021.
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A Look at the Current ‘Fixed’ Situation
In Petersburg, the assistance the homeless population gets is a room at a local hotel.
A most recent story on channel 12 news clearly shows that this is not the answer. It is
a temporary fix. The report of Dec. 8, 2021 indicates that there are at least 17 hotels
and motels which qualify as ‘temporary’ stays for the homeless. However according to
the report, the conditions of these hotels is very poor.
Several organizations assist in paying for hotel rooms, people take food to feed the
children, money is collected to help people have a stay off of the street. This is a fix
and not a solution. When funds are depleted, where do people go and what has taken
place to help people to learn to help themselves? Funding hotel rooms is NOT the
answer to the situation.
1.) People are evicted for various reasons. They have no money, their credit
reports are bad via of the eviction and they need shelter immediately. The
hotels/motels provide that, without question.
2.) If a person is evicted, it lends itself to a greater problem and that is the reason
why the eviction. It indicates a fall from grace as the person apparently once had
a home, once could afford a place to live, once was doing well enough to not be
on the streets and yet find themselves without shelter.
a. This is due to drug or substance abuse
b. The loss of a job
c. Illness and the inability to work
d. Mental issues
e. Problems within the family, the loss of a child or spouse
f. Emergencies {Fire, Water damage, Mold, etc.}
Once we look at the reasons why people are homeless, then we can best understand
how to help with the situation. We must also understand the effects of the homeless
population on the locality as a whole. The most recent study done by Princeton
University indicated that for single females, the depression associated with being
evicted leads to depression so severe that intervention is needed. That intervention
equates to a cost to social services and to the local mental health agency (s).
At what point do we decide that we need to do more than to simply put people in the
hotel. How does this help in the long run of things? When the money runs out, how
are those same people kept off the streets? The answer is in the development of a
plan
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a plan, a plan which allows those same individuals to be seen as individuals with a
unique individual set of problems.
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The Plan
(The Humanities Bill)
First of all, we must establish a day for eviction court within the local court system. On
that particular day, the courts would hear all eviction cases and act accordingly. The
difference is that within the court system is a Social Worker whose job is to work with
that family or person. The Social Worker is to assist the family in establishing a
residence elsewhere or to work something out with the current landlord so that the
person could stay. (This is spelled out in the Humanities Bill)
This is contingent on an agreement with the tenant to accept the help. If not,
then the process goes on as stipulated prior to this assistance and assistance
otherwise is not available to them via the locality. If a person has children in the
household and does not accept the help, then Child Protective Services is called
in.
We must understand that CPS is brought in because they must protect the
children in the locality from sexual predators, which the hotels will sometimes
house. Families do not know which hotels or motels house this population so
they are subject to putting their children at risk of living next door to these
individuals. In addition, the individuals who are sex offenders and are not
supposed to be within a certain distance of children, are at risk of violating their
probation or breaking the law through no fault of their own.
After the Social Worker has secured suitable housing for the family, then s/he must
work with the family to look at and assist with development of a plan which does the
following:
A. Look at how the family got in this position (was it drugs, loss of a job, etc.)
B. Develop a plan to get out of the situation (share meeting dates for NA, AA,
etc. Help to find a job, assist with learning job skills, etc)
C. Develop a plan to stay out of the situation (develop some goals and a time
line to reach those goals.)
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SCENARIO
John James and his wife, Paulette have 3 children….2 school age little girls and 1
toddler (boy). Paulette, a 30 year old has been diagnosed with breast cancer and the
medical bills are consuming everything that the father manages to earn. . In addition,
John has missed a lot of time from work in order to take his wife to chemo and other
medical appointments. The car has broken down because of the wear and tear of the
appointments and other things, so whatever money is available, it must fix the car. The
children need clothes, they need school supplies and they have to have help with child
care for the toddler. Needless to say, they get behind on their rent and other bills.
They end up in eviction court. In following the Humanities Bill, they are assigned a
Social Worker to work with them and she mediates an in person meeting between them
and the landlord, to work out a plan for the family to stay. If that does not work, then
she searches to figure out someplace for the family to go.The father suggest a hotel,
but, upon research and discussion with CPS, every hotel/motel has the sex offenders in
it and some are not fit for a woman in such condition.
After finding placement, then the Social Worker and the family sit down and establish
some goals and objectives….to include but not limited to the following:
Talking to the employer to see if John can work flex hours. Can he come in late on the
days his wife has chemo? Can he work on weekends to complete his work for the
week? Can he be trained for another job at that site? How can he improve his job
skills and get prepared for assistance. Does Dad need more education? Does he need
to get his GED?
Is there a program which can help Paulette get to the hospital for Chemo without John
taking off to do so and if so, who can keep the toddler while she goes to the
appointment?
Is this family eligible for assistance from Social Services and if so what assistance can
they get, such as utility billing for heat and other things? If so, the money they save on
those services can go toward back rent.
How are the children coping with all of this. Can someone from the mental health
segment come in and help. The kids see their mother being sick, they see their father
struggling and yet, no one sees the turmoil they are in. A Social Worker knows how to
assist with getting these kids the help they need.
This scenario shows the result of and the involvement of the Social Worker at the point
of evictions and it helps the individuals to not get in this situation again. This is a true
help. It is not a band aid. It is not a ‘feel good’ effort to assist people to simply get off
of the street.
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We must stop feeding into making the situations worse by not actually helping people to
help themselves.
Part II – A Place to Go
In order for this plan to work, there must be a designated place for the population.
Fortunately, for the city of Petersburg and its surroundings there is a place which is
located in Dinwiddie with a Petersburg address. This property is actually owned by the
state of Virginia. If this plan could be adopted by the region and the members of the
region shared the cost, it would be beneficial to us all.
The property has several building which can assist with this plan. The building or
complex are on the grounds of the former Southside Virginia Training Center. The
buildings are:
1. Cottages 12-38, are actual apartments with the following amenities:
a. 2-4 bedrooms with built in dressers and closets.
b. A kitchen with a refrigerator and stove.
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c. A large living room
d. A dining area or a den, depending on the family
e. 2 full baths, a double sink, a tub and a shower
f. All buildings are handicapped accessible
g. Each has an address, a front and back door and a yard for children.
2. Dorm 40 serves as an administration office for the cottage area and is located in
that area. It has office space and conference rooms.
` 3. Building 125. This building is broken into 4 wings. Each wing is divided into
two different sections. Each section has 4 bedrooms, 1 bedroom with 8 beds,
the second bedroom with 6 beds, the third bedroom with 4 and the last bedroom
with 1. That is room for 19 homeless single people. 2 wings for the male
population and 2 wings for the female population. Each wing also has the
following:
a. A kitchen and dining area
b. A recreation area
c. A medical area
d. Office space for the social workers and director.
3. Building 124 – This building is designed to be used for job training as it has
several wings and classroom spaces. It can be developed to assist in job
training and/or workforce development. It helps to assure that when people
leave the facility, they leave with the training needed to secure a job and to keep
it.
Conclusion
A Review of the goals:
a. To eradicate homelessness
b. To help people to become home owners
c. To assist citizens to become productive members of society
A Review of the plans to reach the goals:
a. To stop the evictions by adding a layer of mediation via the social worker and
the Humanities Bill.
b. To establish an area where citizens facing homelessness can start all over
again and get the help they need.
c. To provide job training, financial education, etc. and whatever other education
that is needed to get each and every person back to their catchment area.
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d. To protect the children in the process by providing a safe environment
e. To help a family keep their possessions by not putting their belongings on the
street and moving instead.
Objectives:
a. To help people by teaching them to help themselves
b. To help people by helping them to help themselves
c. To promote home ownership through education, etc.
Not everyone who’s homeless is a drug-addict or in need of mental health care. Some
are normal people who’ve been knocked down, and it can happen to you too. Not all of
us made bad life choices. – Sherrilyn Kenyon
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6.b.
City of Petersburg
Ordinance, Resolution, and Agenda Request
DATE: March 1, 2022
TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
THROUGH: Stuart Turille, City Manager
Kenneth Miller, Interim City Manager
FROM: Andrew Barnes
RE: Presentation by PHOPs on Tactical Urbanism (Street Murals)
PURPOSE: Presentation to the City Council from the Petersburg Healthy Options Partnerships (PHOPs)
regarding 'Tactical Urbanism' and discussion regarding a request to install a street mural at the intersection of
W. Washington & Market Streets (corner of Petersburg Public Library).
REASON: Increase safe and accessible active transportation (walking) opportunities to and between
downtown community sites, businesses and residences.
RECOMMENDATION: Public Works & Utilities supports this initiative.
BACKGROUND: This street mural project is a part of the 2021-2022 Virginia Walkability Action Institute
cohort’s (Petersburg team) action plan to create safe and accessible walking opportunities to reach the POP!
Mobile Farmers’ Market and the Market @ PPL (farm market) at the Petersburg Public Library along with
multiple other local businesses, community sites and residences in downtown.
Outcomes of this project are to:
1. Support safe crossing across a main downtown and intersecting street.
2. Increase access to local farm markets available at the Petersburg Public Library.
3. Create a community-driven artistic rendering in a highly-trafficked location.
COST TO CITY: N/A
BUDGETED ITEM: N/A
REVENUE TO CITY: N/A
CITY COUNCIL HEARING DATE: 3/15/2022
CONSIDERATION BY OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITIES: N/A
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AFFECTED AGENCIES: Petersburg Public Library
Public Works
RELATIONSHIP TO EXISTING ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION: This program would be an
exception to City Code 6-6, which prohibits painting of streets and sidewalks.
REQUIRED CHANGES TO WORK PROGRAMS: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Tactical Urbanism - Petersburg Project Proposal
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The Issue
Tactical Issue statement
Urbanism Why is this important?
Project Petersburg Transportation Data
Proposal
Solution Proposal
Petersburg
Tactical Urbanism
Examples
Focus areas
Next Steps
Timeline
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Ask
The Issue
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Areas with both high vehicle speeds as
well as pedestrian and pedalcyclist traffic
make for unsafe road conditions in high
risk areas.
Issue In 2020, traffic crashes fatalities increased by 7.2%
statement Research suggests that throughout the past year, driving
patterns and behaviors changed significantly.
Drivers who remained on the roads engaged in more
risky behavior, including speeding, failing to wear seat
belts, and driving under the influence of drugs or
alcohol.
Traffic data indicates that average speeds increased
and examples of extreme speeds became more
common, while the evidence also shows that fewer
people involved in crashes used their seat belts.
Information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association website.
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Crash factors and demographics reviewed by
NHTSA that showed the largest increases in 2020
as compared to 2019 included:
● Non-Hispanic Black people (up 23%);
Why is this ● Unrestrained occupants of passenger
vehicles (up 15%);
important? ● On urban local/collector roads (up 12%);
● In speeding-related crashes (up 11%);
● During nighttime (up 11%);
● During the weekend (up 9%);
● In single-vehicle crashes (up 9%) and;
● In police-reported alcohol involvement
crashes (up 9%)
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Petersburg
Transportation
Data
Traffic Volume
Petersburg has the 11th highest traffic volume in the
state (out of 131 localities)
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Petersburg
Transportation
Data
2021 Pedestrian & Total Crashes
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Proposed Solution
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What is tactical urbanism?
Tactical urbanism is short term action with a low
cost and scalable intervention to catalyze
long-term change.
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Tactical Urbanism:
Street Mural
Success in Brunswick, NJ!
Graffiti-inspired street designs were painted
to help slow traffic and protect pedestrians at
two busy Brunswick Avenue on Saturday,
August 10, 2019. Neighbors have identified
these intersections near Martin Luther King
Jr. Elementary School and Rivera Community
Middle School as hazardous.
Similar “streetscape” or “tactical
urbanism” projects in other cities have
successfully slowed traffic and improved
pedestrian safety by vibrantly highlighting
crosswalks and slightly narrowing traffic
lanes.
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Tactical Urbanism in Action!
● Street mural in Richmond, VA , 2021 by Art 180
○ Used street mural and pedestrian plaza
● Seattle, WA, 2017
○ Bike paths and pedestrian plaza
● Charlotte and Tampa adapt public spaces
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First area of
focus:
W. Washington & 1
Market Streets
● Outside of Market @PPL
● High vehicle and pedestrian traffic
● Intersection connects commercial and
residential use
● Connects bus station & PPL
● Area services a wide demographic
● Would highlight the beauty of PPL
● Community improvement
● Avg. annual daily traffic estimate:
11,000 vehicles
● 3 reported crashes - 2021 (2 injured)
● Bike network proposes a protected bike
lane along Washington St.
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Second area of
focus: Halifax &
Harding Streets
● High vehicle and pedestrian traffic
● Population includes youth, seniors, and
differently abled people
● Intersection connects commercial and
residential use
● Community engagement
● Connects to Petersburg Health
Department
● Near POP! Market location
● In front of bus stop
● Average annual daily traffic estimate:
8,100 vehicles
● 3 reported crashes in 2020 (3 injured)
● Art installation improves community
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Next Steps
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What’s next?
➔ Objective 1: Community and Level 1 Decision Maker Engagement - by April 2022
➔ Objective 2: Project Design [in conjunction with community interviews] completed by May 2022
➔ Objective 3: Engage Decision Makers for final design considerations - June 2022
➔ Objective 4: Project Installation - Between June - September 2022
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Our ask
Authorization by City Council to install a street mural at the intersection of W.
Washington & Market Streets (corner of Petersburg Public Library) by September 2021.
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Questions?
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References Contact
Division of Motor Vehicles - Crash Location Maps
Virginia Walkability Action Institute
EPA's Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping Tool (Version 2021-2022 Cohort
2020) Petersburg Team
National Highway Traffic Safety Association
Jasmine Barber - PHOPs (Petersburg
RWJF County Health Rankings 2021
Healthy Options Partnerships)
Street mural in Richmond, VA Lisa Homa - PHOPs
lmh217@vt.edu
Tactical Urbanism in Brunswick, NJ
Fancie Terrell - PHOPs
VDOT Traffic Data fancie@vt.edu
Supporting references
Examples from around the world
Tactical Urbanism and COVID
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Tactical Urbanism Guide
6.c
.
City of Petersburg
Ordinance, Resolution, and Agenda Request
DATE: March 1, 2022
TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
THROUGH: Stuart Turille, City Manager
FROM: Nikesha Williams
RE: iWorq Software Presentation-Neighborhood Services
PURPOSE: iWorq Software Presentation
REASON:
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
COST TO CITY:
BUDGETED ITEM:
REVENUE TO CITY:
CITY COUNCIL HEARING DATE: 3/1/2022
CONSIDERATION BY OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITIES:
AFFECTED AGENCIES:
RELATIONSHIP TO EXISTING ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION:
REQUIRED CHANGES TO WORK PROGRAMS:
ATTACHMENTS: None
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6.d.
City of Petersburg
Ordinance, Resolution, and Agenda Request
DATE: March 1, 2022
TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
THROUGH: Stuart Turille, City Manager
Tangela Innis, Deputy City Manager
Reginald Tabor, Interim Director of Planning & Zoning
FROM: Kate Sangregorio
RE: Presentation of the ARB's Activities in 2021
PURPOSE: To share a summary of the Architectural Review Board's actions in 2021.
REASON: To provide an update.
RECOMMENDATION: N/A
BACKGROUND: N/A
COST TO CITY: N/A
BUDGETED ITEM: N/A
REVENUE TO CITY: N/A
CITY COUNCIL HEARING DATE: 3/1/2022
CONSIDERATION BY OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITIES: N/A
AFFECTED AGENCIES: N/A
RELATIONSHIP TO EXISTING ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION: N/A
REQUIRED CHANGES TO WORK PROGRAMS: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
1. ARB Review_2021
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City of
2021 Summary of architectural
Review Board activities
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Zoning Ordinance - Article 35
ARTICLE 35. - PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL AREAS WITHIN THE CITY
Section 1. - Purpose and objectives.
The purpose and objectives of this article are to promote, within the historic
areas hereby established, the educational, cultural, business, travel,
industrial and other economic resources and the general welfare of the City
of Petersburg, by preserving and protecting the old, historic or
architecturally worthy buildings, structures, places and areas, as provided by
Section 15.1-503.2 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended.
Additional purposes of this article are to stabilize and improve property
value in the historic areas, and to encourage new building and development
that will be harmonious with the existing historic features but will not
necessarily be of the same architectural style. The purpose is to develop the
historic areas, not in a vacuum, but as a vital area in which each succeeding
generation may build with the quality and sensitivity of past generations.
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Map
To provide financial assistance through CDBG funds
for exterior improvements in the Commercial
Business District, enhancing the streetscape of the
area and interest for prospective businesses
Includes funds for design assistance; an architect
will be selected to assist in planning the
improvements if the application is approved
Historic Districts in Petersburg
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Board Members – 2021
Larry Murphy- Chairman
Dino Lunsford- Vice-Chairman
Celeste Wynn
Bill Hartsock
Joe Battiston
Terry Ammons
Louis Malon
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Functions of the ARB
Promote the general welfare of the City by
preserving and protecting the old, historic, or
architectural significant buildings.
Review exterior alterations visible from public right
of way to ensure that any changes keep the historic
character of the building and area.
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Certificate of Appropriateness (COA)
A COA is required prior to the erection, construction,
alteration or restoration of the exterior of any building or
structure, including signs, or part thereof, within a historic
area.
A COA is required for all exterior work, including but not
limited to:
Dependency buildings
Doors
Fences
Masonry
Roofing
Siding
Signs
Windows
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ARB Process
Some minor alterations can be approved
administratively by staff, such as in-kind repairs,
paint and signs
Bigger projects, like full renovations, large scale
replacements of materials, additions, and new
construction are reviewed by the ARB
Meetings are once a month on the second Wednesday
of the month
Applications are due in their entirety 2 weeks prior
There is no fee
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2021 in Summary
112 applications were reviewed in total
33 approved by staff
56 approved by the ARB
4 applications for discussions
13 denied
8 deferred
Most applications that are deferred or denied are
resubmitted and approved
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January
7 reviewed
4 approved in total
2 denied
2 deferred
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January - 305 N. Sycamore St. Mural
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February
10 reviewed
9 approved in total
1 deferred
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February – 318 N. Sycamore St. Historic
Signage
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February – 318 N. Sycamore St. Historic
Signage
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March
7 reviewed
4 approved
2 deferred
1 application for discussion
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April
9 reviewed
9 approved
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April – 215 High St. Historic Building Plaque
"One Mission! One Team!! One Petersburg!!!" Page 79 of 104
May
11 reviewed
7 approved
2 denied
2 applications for discussions
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May - Historic Signage on High Street
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June
15 reviewed
11 approved
4 deferred
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June - 211 N. Jones St. Renovation
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June - 211 N. Jones St. Renovation
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July
6 reviewed
4 approved
1 deferred
1 denied
Special Meeting held on July 28
1 reviewed
1 denied
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July- 618 Grove Ave. Renovation
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August
5 reviewed
5 approved
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August- 12 N. Sycamore St. Parge over
infilled portions of side wall
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September
11 reviewed
8 approved
1 deferred
1 denied
1 application for discussion
"One Mission! One Team!! One Petersburg!!!" Page 89 of 104
September- Postcards of Petersburg
Program
"One Mission! One Team!! One Petersburg!!!" Page 90 of 104
October
10 reviewed
9 approved
1 deferred
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October- 933 W. High St. Renovation
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October- 933 W. High St. Renovation
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November
9 reviewed
7 approved
1 deferred
1 denied
"One Mission! One Team!! One Petersburg!!!" Page 94 of 104
December
12 reviewed
11 approved
1 deferred
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December- 541 S. Sycamore St. (non-
contributing) Install new window openings
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Thank you!
Questions?
Kate Sangregorio
Preservation Planner
(804) 733-2314
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13.a.
City of Petersburg
Ordinance, Resolution, and Agenda Request
DATE: March 1, 2022
TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
THROUGH: Stuart Turille, City Manager
Tangela Innis, Deputy City Manager
FROM: Brian Moore
RE: Presentation from GovDeals on City-owned real estate property
PURPOSE: Presentation from GovDeals on City-owned real estate property
REASON: Presentation from GovDeals on City-owned real estate property
RECOMMENDATION: Presentation from GovDeals on City-owned real estate property
BACKGROUND: The Department of Economic Development in conjunction with GovDeals wish to present
to the City Council a proposal to partner with GovDeals to auction City-owned Real Estate Property
COST TO CITY: NA
BUDGETED ITEM: NA
REVENUE TO CITY: Revenue from the sale of property and associated fees and taxes
CITY COUNCIL HEARING DATE: 3/1/2022
CONSIDERATION BY OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITIES: N/A
AFFECTED AGENCIES: City Manager, Economic Development, City Assessor
RELATIONSHIP TO EXISTING ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION: N/A
REQUIRED CHANGES TO WORK PROGRAMS: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
1. GovDeals Real Estate Flyer.2022winter
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regarding the transfer of the deed to
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GovDeals will consult with you about what information is needed for a successful
auction. We recommend providing all auction information in a spreadsheet with
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Can specific fees be added to the auction?
Yes. Fees can be added prior to or after the auction. These fees, like deed stamp
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sent live. Fees are added when the auction closes since they are based on the
auction’s final sale price and the number of pages needed to record the deed. In
the auction description, the seller must outline all of the fees that will be added
upon the close of the auction, so buyers are aware.
Can a bid deposit be collected from bidders?
Yes. Bid deposits can be collected from bidders. GovDeals will give a
recommendation on the appropriate amount based on the value of the property.
The final sale amount must be approved by our
“Commission/Board/Management”, can we reserve the
right to approve bids and/or reject them?
Yes. There are several options available to reserve the right to approve the final
bid and reject any bids that might have been placed. Work with your account
manager on what options work best for you.
I already have a GovDeals Account, but I do not want to use
it for my Real Estate sales. Can I set up a second account for
these auctions?
Yes. Work with your account manager on setting up another account.
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13.b.
City of Petersburg
Ordinance, Resolution, and Agenda Request
DATE: March 1, 2022
TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
THROUGH: Stuart Turille, City Manager
Tangela Innis, Deputy City Manager
FROM: Brian Moore
RE: A presentation to the City Council on Enterprise Zone Incentives
PURPOSE: A presentation to the City Council on Enterprise Zone Incentives
REASON: A presentation to the City Council on Enterprise Zone Incentives
RECOMMENDATION: A presentation to the City Council on Enterprise Zone Incentives
BACKGROUND: On June 21, 2005, the City of Petersburg City Council adopted a resolution to establish a
local Enterprise Zone in the City of Petersburg. The enterprise zone provides incentives to existing and new
businesses such as permit fee waivers, façade improvement grants, and architectural assistance grants.
To continue to encourage development in the City of Petersburg, the Department of Economic Development
will offer the following incentives for capital projects:
COST TO CITY:Real Estate Tax Revenue for a period not to exceed 7 years
BUDGETED ITEM: N/A
REVENUE TO CITY: Real Estate Tax Revenue
CITY COUNCIL HEARING DATE: 3/1/2022
CONSIDERATION BY OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITIES: N/A
AFFECTED AGENCIES: City Manager Office, City Assessors Office, Economic Development
RELATIONSHIP TO EXISTING ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION: 05-R-50
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REQUIRED CHANGES TO WORK PROGRAMS: N/A
ATTACHMENTS: None
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