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<br />February 14, 2023 <br /> <br /> Dr. Whitaker inquired about the following: <br /> <br /> <br /> Update on the Sugar Hill properties. <br /> City Attorney Graham-Williams informed City Council that an update will be <br />˗ <br />provided in March. <br /> <br /> Update on forensic audit. <br /> <br /> There was a consensus of City Council to have Interim City Manager Terry bring back <br /> <br />a report, at the next meeting, outlining the scope of the forensic audit and why it’s <br />needed. <br /> <br /> Mayor Glover spoke on the following: <br /> <br /> <br /> Black History discussion by Dr. Newby at Norfolk State University. <br /> <br /> Visit to the Juvenile Detention Center in Chesapeake <br /> <br /> Vice Mayor Lucas-Burke spoke on the All-Black Army Regiment (Buffalo Soldiers). <br /> <br /> <br /> Mr. Moody informed citizens and City Council of the passing of former city employee <br /> <br />Jim Spacek. <br /> <br /> Mayor Glover informed citizens and City Council of the grand opening of the Hampton <br /> <br />Roads Community Health Center. <br /> <br /> Dr. Whitaker asked that City Council take into consideration its’ homeless population <br /> <br />with regards to healthcare and possibly providing funding in the budget. <br /> <br />23 - 51 - Report on Pending Items <br /> <br /> <br /> There were no pending items. <br /> <br />23 - 52 - Non-Agenda Speakers <br /> <br />1. William Britt, 5901 Moonlit Avenue, voiced his concern with the violence in the City. <br /> <br />2. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, P. O. Box 50141, asked that City Council consider hybrid <br />meetings. He also asked that the Speaker’s Statement be reexamined. <br /> <br />3. Katherine Howell, 413 Taft Drive, spoke on the violence in the city and the wealth gap. <br /> <br />4. Donna Biggs, 3104 Garland Drive, voiced her concern with the order of operations in <br /> the City. <br /> <br />5. Clyde Toler, 1029 Blair Street, recognized, for Black History Month, City Clerk Debra <br /> White as the first African American to hold the position of City Clerk. He also asked <br /> that the City Council honor those here in the City. <br /> <br />6. Ursula Murphy, 2001 Elmhurst Lane, asked that red light cameras be installed to <br /> generate funding. She also asked that the City bring back Facebook Live. <br /> <br />7. William Dodson, 801 Mimosa Road, voiced his concern with the permits process. <br /> <br />8. Cheryl Walton, P. O. Box 50102, spoke on ways parents and citizens can help to <br /> combat violence. <br /> <br />9. Elvira Johnson-Williams, 3313 Armstead Drive, invited citizens and City Council to a <br /> cleanup event on Portsmouth Blvd., 8 am - noon, March 18, 2023. <br /> <br /> On motion, meeting adjourned at 9:24 p.m. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />