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March 8, 2016 At a Regular Meeting of the City Council on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, there were present: Mayor Kenneth I. Wright, Vice Mayor Elizabeth M. Psimas, William E. Moody, Jr., Dr. Curtis E. Edmonds, Sr., Danny W. Meeks, Dr. Mark M. Whitaker, City Manager Dr. L. Pettis Patton, City Attorney Solomon H. Ashby, Jr. Reverend Aaron Fuller opened the meeting with prayer, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Mayor Wright called the meeting to order and welcomed all in attendance. Motion by Dr. Edmonds, and seconded by Dr. Whitaker, to approve the minutes of a Called Meeting of February 22, 2016, of a Called Meeting of February 23, 2016, and of a Regular Meeting of February 23, 2016, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Edmonds, Meeks, Moody, Psimas, Whitaker, Wright Nays: None - City Manager’s Report - 16 - 76 - Adoption of an ordinance to amend Section 25-92 of Chapter 25 and Appendix A of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (2006) to amend the definition of senior and to establish an optional annual rate for seniors participating in fitness class programs. Vision Principle: Efficient Service Delivery. Background:  On December the 8, 2015 City Council adopted an ordinance establishing fees for fitness classes offered at the Recreation Centers  The City received a petition from a group of approximately one hundred citizens that are currently participating in the fitness classes. The citizens have requested that the city reevaluate the fees for fitness classes.  The group proposed charging $65 annually in addition to the $5 member for any senior to participate in any fitness classes. Discussion:  Seniors ages 55 and older, who are residents of Portsmouth, will have the option of purchasing an annual pass for $65 allowing them to participate in any fitness class offered at one Portsmouth Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services Recreation Centers.  Additionally Portsmouth senior citizens will have the option of purchasing a quarterly pass during January through March, April through June, July through September, or October through December; for a cost of $17 per quarter year period. Financial Impact:  Revenue will partially offset the cost of staffing additional recreation centers and instructor salaries. Staff Recommends:  Adoption of the ordinance.Vision Principle: Efficient Service Delivery. Next Steps Following Council Action:  Funds will be distributed into the PRLS account.  PRLS and Finance will constantly monitor revenue to ensure budget accuracy. 1. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, P. O. Box 50141, spoke in opposition to this item. Motion by Ms. Psimas, and seconded by Mr. Meeks, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: