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November 9, 2021 Discussion:  The PPD is retiring a working dog assigned to the K-9 Unit, a German Shepherd, named Bear.  Bear is unable to be used for narcotic scent detection by the K-9 Unit, due to his training in marijuana and subsequent law changes.  B. Ingram, a Portsmouth Police Department sergeant assigned to the K-9 Unit and a resident of Suffolk, VA, has agreed/requested to adopt the canine.  The adopter agrees to abide by the Virginia Anti-Cruelty Laws, Animal Welfare Laws 1992, and Code of Virginia §3.2-6570. Financial Impact:  There are no costs to the city for this adoption.  The City will relinquish all responsibilities for the feeding, care, upkeep, and overall well-being, and any liability related to this canine. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the motion. Motion by Ms. Lucas-Burke, and seconded by Mr. Moody, to permit Sergeant B. Ingram to adopt Portsmouth Police Department Canine “Bear”, a German Shepherd, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Barnes, Battle, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Whitaker, Woodard, Glover Nays: None - New Business - 21 - 340 - Boards and Commissions There were no appointments. 21 - 341 - Items Submitted by Council Members  Adoption of a resolution regarding future cooperation agreements. Motion by Dr. Whitaker, and seconded by Mr. Battle, to table the adoption of a resolution regarding future cooperation agreements, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Barnes, Battle, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Whitaker, Woodard, Glover Nays: None Ms. Lucas-Burke asked if the fees for seniors could be waived at the SportsPlex.   There was a consensus of City Council to waive the $65 fee for the senior exercise program at the SportsPlex through the current fiscal year. Dr. Whitaker asked that Interim City Attorney Stromberg come back with an update  on whether council members can call individual meetings of constituents citing a potential meeting called by the mayor.  Interim City Attorney Stromberg informed City Council he would research and provide an update immediately. Mr. Woodard asked if there was any relief for citizens with delinquent water bills.   City Manager Jones will provide a report back to City Council. Dr. Whitaker asked City Manager Jones if there had been any guidelines or spending  stipulations with regards to the infrastructure bill.  City Manager Jones informed City Council that there had been no guidelines provided yet.