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October 25, 2016 WHEREAS, legal counsel for the Southeastern Public Service Authority (SPSA) has advised City representatives that, in order for the Board of Directors of SPSA to consider Resolution R-16-26, the City Council must reaffirm its adoption of Resolution R- 16-26 through an affirmative vote to adopt. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that it hereby reaffirms and adopts Resolution R-16-26 in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A.” Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Moody, Psimas, Nays: Meeks, Whitaker, Wright Mayor Wright spoke on the following:   Recognized Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and their support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Update on the Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission.  Toll relief announcement by Governor McAuliffe. Vice Mayor Psimas spoke on the following upcoming events:   Asked for support during Breast Cancer Awareness month by purchasing a sweatshirt from the Fire Department Credit Union.  Olde Town Ghost Walk, Friday, October 28.  Trick-o-Treat at Safety Town, 5-7 p.m., Friday, October 28.  Museum Madness beginning 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Children’s Museum, Saturday, October 29.  Tots, Cops, Engines, and Deputies on High Street, 5 p.m., Saturday, October 29.  Hoffler Creek Halloween, 1-4 p.m., Sunday, October 30.  Reminder of no City Council meeting on November 8 because of election and encouraged all to go out and vote. Motion by Ms. Psimas, seconded by Mr. Moody, to add an item to the agenda to remove $1500 fine rule from the City Council Rules of Order and Procedure, and this motion was defeated by the following vote: Ayes: Meeks, Moody, Psimas Nays: Cherry, Edmonds, Whitaker, Wright Dr. Whitaker asked City Manager Patton for an update on the living wage issue.   City Manager Patton informed citizens and City Council that staff was looking at City employees with salaries that fall below the living wage and would provide recommendations during the budget process. Mayor Wright informed citizens and City Council that Thursday, October 27 is Read  for the Record Day. 16 - 329 - Report on Pending Items  Bernadette Hogge, Ombudsman, gave an update on items of concern presented by citizens at the October 11, 2016 City Council Meeting. 16 - 330 - Non-Agenda Speakers 1. Barry Randall, 500 Oak Street, voiced his concern with citizens in Swanson Homes having no power or hot water since Hurricane Matthew. He also asked that City Council disband the Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board. Mr. Moody asked that Staff come back with a report on how the issue of citizens in  Swanson Homes not having heat or hot water fell through the cracks. 2. Clyde Toler, 1029 Blair Street, voiced his concern with various issues within the City.