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<br />July 9, 2024 <br /> <br /> Dr. Whitaker spoke on the following: <br /> <br /> Removal of cameras in Bernard Griffin Park and the possibility of reinstallation to <br />˗ <br />combat crime. <br /> Measuring of temperature by Virginia Wesleyan College <br />˗. <br /> Installation of “Do Not Enter” sign on Bart Street near Effingham Street YMCA <br />˗. <br /> <br /> Mr. Moody spoke on the following: <br /> <br /> Installation of spacers on manhole covers on Cedar Lane. <br />˗ <br /> Asked that street honorary sign designation be placed on agenda for City Council <br />˗ <br />consideration. <br /> Timing of traffic light at Towne Point Road and Twin Pines Road. <br />˗ <br /> <br /> Vice Mayor Lucas-Burke spoke on the following: <br /> <br /> Gave kudos to City Manager Carter for Family Co-Worker cookout. <br />˗ <br /> Asked for update on Hampton Roads Regional Jail. <br />˗ <br /> <br /> City Attorney Graham Williams provided an update. <br /> Heavy traffic at the corridor of Elm Avenue and High Street. <br />˗ <br /> <br /> Mr. Hugel spoke on the following: <br /> <br /> Go Tech Bus at farmers market, Saturday, July 13, and the following week at the <br />˗ <br />Children’s Museum. <br /> Multi Agency Craft Conference the week of July 15, 2024. <br />˗ <br /> <br /> City Attorney Graham Williams asked that those with special needs be included <br />in activities. <br /> <br /> Mayor Glover spoke on the following: <br /> <br /> Cavalier Manor Little League State Championship. <br />˗ <br />th <br /> Ed Joyner 90 birthday. <br />˗ <br /> Shop the Block on High Street Festival. <br />˗ <br /> <br /> <br /> City Manager Carter clarified and corrected a statement that was made alluding to the <br />Fire Department not being able to handle hazardous materials. <br /> <br /> <br /> City Manager Carter congratulated Stevie Gary the first black female graduate of the <br />United States Military Academy at West Point from Portsmouth. <br /> <br /> Mr. Barnes congratulated the graduating classes of 2024. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> City Attorney Graham-Williams made a request to citizens for photos of Bernard Griffin <br />Park previously known as Mt. Hermon Park. <br /> <br />24 - 199 - Report on Pending Items <br /> <br />There were no pending items. <br /> <br />24 - 200 - Non-Agenda Speakers <br /> <br />1. Sherman Tyler, 1812 Parker Avenue, voiced his concern with increased gun violence <br />in the City. <br /> <br />2. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, P. O. Box 50141, spoke in support of Cities United working <br />with the City to curb crime. <br /> <br />3. Leon Hammonds, 809 Bouie Court, voiced his concern with the depreciation of gift <br />cards. <br /> <br />4. Darrell Redmond, 4035 Stowaway Lane, asked that the City use already established <br />organizations to help with gun violence. <br /> <br />5. Cedric Cradle, 725 Bold Street, voiced his concern with the increased gun violence. <br /> <br /> On motion, meeting adjourned at 9:12 p.m. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />