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January 10, 2023 3. That the City Manager is directed to forward a copy of this Resolution to the members of the City’s state legislative delegation so that any bills that have been, or are in the process of being, prepared to act upon Resolution R-22-33 can be withdrawn; and 4. That the City Manager is further directed to take such additional actions as are necessary or desirable to inform the Virginia General Assembly of this Resolution and the withdrawal of City Council’s request; and 5. That this Resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.” Ayes: Hugel, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Tillage, Glover Nays: Barnes, Whitaker Mr. Tillage asked for and received a consensus of City Council to have the Interim  City Manager, City Attorney, and Zoning Department come back with processes and language to allow for short-term rentals in the city. The consensus also included his request to have the Interim City Manager and City Attorney bring back options on how to deter panhandling in the city. Vice Mayor Lucas-Burke asked for an update on the electronic voting board.   City Clerk White provided an update. Mr. Moody asked for an update on signs being placed in median to deter panhandling.  He also informed City Council and citizens that he will be advocating for the return of the Health Reimbursement Agreement for police and fire retirees as well as the Portsmouth supplemental retirees. Dr. Whitaker asked for an update on Sugar Hill.   City Attorney Graham-Williams will provide a report back in March. Both Mayor Glover and Dr. Whitaker asked for a report back on the Disparity Study at  the next meeting. Mayor Glover spoke in the following:   Prayer vigil.  Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. 23 - 24 - Report on Pending Items  There were no pending items. 23 - 25 - Non-Agenda Speakers 1. Gary Bahena, 328 North Street, presented Vice Mayor Lucas-Burke with roses. 2. Crystal Johnson, 1 Ansell Avenue, spoke on issues with the 911 call center.  Councilman Hugel received a consensus of City Council to have Interim City Manager Terry report on the improvements and changes to 911. 3. Charlie Jones, 912 Duce Street, spoke on implementing electric charging stations throughout the City. 4. Cheryl Bryant, 2209 Des Moines Avenue, spoke on the importance of trade schools. She also asked that City Council adopt a Care Code ordinance. 5. Leon Hammonds, 809 Bouie Court, voiced his concern with the lack of car dealerships in the City. 6. William Britt, 2515 Rodman Avenue, voiced his concern with homeless individuals living near casino. He also voiced his concern with what he believes is stacking of charges by police.