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CITY OF MANASSAS VIRGINIACITY COUNCIL AGENDA

Regular City Council MeetingCouncil Chambers

Monday, September, 12, 2016

Call to Order

Roll Call

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

City Attorney Report

City Manager Report

Chief of Police Report

Council Time

Mayor Time

1. Consent Agenda

All matters listed under the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the City Counciland will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of theseitems. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the consent agendaand considered separately.

1.1. Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 22, 201608-22-16 Regular Meeting.pdf

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1.2. Proclamation: Hispanic American Heritage MonthProclamation - Hispanic Heritage Month 2016 .docx

1.3. Proclamation: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery MonthProclamation - Drug Adiction Recovery Month 2016.docx

1.4. Proclamation: Mental Health Awareness MonthProclamation - Mental Health Awareness Month 2016.docx

1.5. Proclamation: Blood Cancer Awareness MonthProclamation - Blood Cancer Awareness Month 2016.docx

1.6. Resolution #R-2017-11: Fire and Rescue Committee AppointmentsR-2017-11.docx

2. Ordinances and Resolutions

2.1. Resolution #R-2017-09: Community Services Performance ContractR-2017-09.docx

2.2. Resolution #R-2017-10: Accepting the Results of the MVFC Annual Election

3. Unfinished Business

4. New Business

5. Awards, Acknowledgments and PresentationsTime Certain - 7:15 p.m.

6. Citizens' TimeTime Certain - 7:30 p.m.

The citizens' time portion of the agenda is set aside for those citizens who wish to address theCouncil for less than three minutes each. Citizens need not give prior notice to theCity to speak during the citizens' time portion of the agenda. Citizens may addressthe Council for longer than three minutes if they ask the City Manager for a place onthe agenda at least four working days before the meeting.

7. Closed Session

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Adjournment

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City Council Agenda Item Report

Agenda Item No. 2016-21Submitted by: Andrea MaddenSubmitting Department: City Clerk Meeting Date: September 12, 2016

SUBJECTApprove Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 22, 2016

Recommendation:Approve

ATTACHMENTS 08-22-16 Regular Meeting.pdf

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August 22, 2016 

   A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Manassas, Virginia was held  in Council Chambers, City Hall, on  the above date with  the  following present: Mayor Harry  J. Parrish  II, Vice‐Mayor  Jonathan L. Way, Council Member Marc T. Aveni, Sheryl L. Bass, Ken Elston and Mark D. Wolfe; City Manager W. Patrick Pate, Deputy City Manager Bryan Foster, City Attorney Martin R. Crim, Deputy City Attorney Michael R. Vanderpool, Assistant to the City Manager & City  Clerk  Andrea  P. Madden,  Community  Development  Director  Elizabeth  S.  Via‐Gossman, Planning and Zoning Manager Matthew Arcieri, Chief Douglas W. Keen, Fire and Rescue Chief Rob Clemons, Finance and Administration Director Paul York, Communications Manager Patty Prince, Development Services Manager  Jamie Collins, Deputy Chief of Fire and Rescue Wade House, and Economic Development Director Patrick Small.    Absent from the meeting was Council Member Ian T. Lovejoy.    Mayor Parrish called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and delivered the invocation.    Boy Scout Troop 670 led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.    City Attorney Report 

 Mr. Crim reported on the eminent domain suits related to the Prince William Street 

project; the City continues to work with property owners in an effort to avoid litigation.  Mr.  Crim  updated  the  City  Council  on  potential  improvements  at  Aurora  Flight 

Sciences.  City Manager Report  

  Mr. Pate announced that the City of Manassas was named one of the thirty‐nine (39) Best Small Towns in America to visit by Etcetra! Blog from Collections Etc. Magazine.    Mr. Pate  reported  that  the Standard and Poors Global Ratings  raised  its  long‐term rating on the City of Manassas’ General Obligation Debt to AAA from AA+.  As a result of this exemplary rating, the City has attained an interest rate on the recently issued bonds of 1.83 percent.    Mr. Pate alerted the public to the presence of an ARAN vehicle that is conducting an inventory  of  all  public  streets  in  the  City  using  a  customized  van  that  uses  GIS.    The information gathered will be used to calculate pavement ratings for City streets.    Mr. Pate reminded the City Council and the public that the Civil War Weekend events will begin on Friday evening, August 26, at 7:00 p.m.    John Hennessy, a historian with  the National Park Service, will deliver the keynote address.    Mr. Pate congratulated Paul York, Finance and Administration Director, for receiving the Certificate of Achievement  for Excellence  in Financial Reporting  from  the Government Finance Officers Association of  the U.S. and Canada  (GFOA).   The award was given  for  the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and is the highest form of recognition given in the area of government accounting and financial reporting.    Mr.  Pate  stated  that  last  week,  the  Secretary  of  Agriculture  and  Forestry,  Todd Haymore, visited KO Distilling and announced  its expansion.   Following the announcement, Mr.  Haymore  presented  KO with  a  grant  from  the  AFID  program.   Mr.  Pate  invited  Bill Karlson from KO Distilling forward to the podium; Mr. Karlson thanked the community for its support and presented a framed print to the Mayor and City Council.  

Chief of Police Report    Chief  Keen  provided  an  update  on  the  CALEA  process  and  emphasized  the  Police Department’s need for additional space and retention.   5

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Council Time    Vice‐Mayor Way congratulated KO Distilling on the news of its expansion.    Council Member Aveni recognized members of Boy Scout Troop 670 in the audience and thanked the young men for leading the Pledge of Allegiance.    Council Member Bass stated that she appreciates the newsletter distributed by the Economic Development Department.    Council  Member  Elston  commented  on  the  Civil  War  Weekend  events  and  also informed  the  public  of  a  conference  at  the  Hylton  Performing  Arts  Center  for  first responders and veterans on September 10, 2016  from 3:00 p.m.  to 6:30 p.m.   The events include a film titled “Rebirth: Brian’s Journey” and a meet‐and‐greet reception; all events are open and free to the public.    Mayor Time      Mayor Parrish presented to Deputy Fire and Rescue Chief Wade House a resolution honoring him for his many years of service to the City of Manassas. 

 Consent Agenda 

   Item 1.  Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 25, 2016.    COUNCIL MEMBER BASS MOVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 25, 2016 be approved.  Seconded by Council Member Aveni.  Roll call vote: AYES – Aveni, Bass, Elston, Way and Wolfe.  ABSENT – Lovejoy.  MOTION CARRIED.    Item 2.   Consideration of a Mortgagee Rights Agreement between 9950 Wakeman Drive, LLC and KeyBank National Association and the City of Manassas  in which the City of Manassas is a Party to the Agreement and Authorize the Mayor to Sign the Agreement.  

COUNCIL MEMBER  BASS MOVED  that  the Mortgagee  Rights  Agreement  between 9950 Wakeman Drive, LLC and KeyBank National Association and  the City of Manassas be approved and  that  the Mayor be authorized  to sign  the Agreement.   Seconded by Council Member  Aveni.    Roll  call  vote:  AYES  –  Aveni,  Bass,  Elston, Way  and Wolfe.    ABSENT  – Lovejoy.  MOTION CARRIED.    Item 3.  Consideration of Resolution #R‐2017‐08 Honoring Deputy Chief Wade House upon His Retirement from the City of Manassas as Its Deputy Chief of Fire and Rescue.  

COUNCIL MEMBER BASS MOVED that Resolution #R‐2017‐08 honoring Deputy Chief Wade House upon his retirement from the City of Manassas as  its Deputy Chief of Fire and Rescue be approved.  Seconded by Council Member Aveni.  Roll call vote: AYES – Aveni, Bass, Elston, Way and Wolfe.  ABSENT – Lovejoy.  MOTION CARRIED. 

   Item  4.    Second  Reading  of Ordinance  #O‐2017‐01  Amending  and  Reenacting  the Code of Ordinances, City of Manassas, Virginia  (2002), as Amended, by Amending Chapter 130, Article  I Administration, Article  II Definitions, Article  III General Regulations, Article  IV Signs,  Article  V  Nonconforming  Uses,  Lots  and  Structures,  Article  VII,  Tree  Canopy  and Landscaping  Requirements,  Article  VIII  Zoning  Districts,  Article  IX  Land  Use  Applications, Article X Enforcement, and Repealing Articles XI, XII and XIII.     The  City  Clerk  read  for  the  second  time  Ordinance  #O‐2017‐01  amending  and reenacting  the  Code  of  Ordinances,  City  of  Manassas,  Virginia  (2002),  as  Amended,  by Amending  Chapter  130,  Article  I  Administration,  Article  II  Definitions,  Article  III  General Regulations, Article  IV Signs, Article V Nonconforming Uses, Lots and Structures, Article VII, Tree Canopy and Landscaping Requirements, Article VIII Zoning Districts, Article IX Land Use Applications, Article X Enforcement, and Repealing Articles XI, XII and XIII. 

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   The second reading of  the Ordinance as  just read by  the City Clerk was exactly  the same as the first.    COUNCIL  MEMBER  BASS  MOVED  that  Ordinance  #O‐2017‐01  amending  and reenacting  the  Code  of  Ordinances,  City  of  Manassas,  Virginia  (2002),  as  Amended,  by Amending  Chapter  130,  Article  I  Administration,  Article  II  Definitions,  Article  III  General Regulations, Article  IV Signs, Article V Nonconforming Uses, Lots and Structures, Article VII, Tree Canopy and Landscaping Requirements, Article VIII Zoning Districts, Article IX Land Use Applications,  Article  X  Enforcement,  and  Repealing  Articles  XI,  XII  and  XIII  be  approved.  Seconded by Council Member Aveni.   Roll call vote: AYES – Aveni, Bass, Lovejoy, Way and Wolfe.  ABSENT – Elston.  MOTION CARRIED.    Item  5.    Second  Reading  of Ordinance  #O‐2017‐02  Amending  and  Reenacting  the Code of Ordinances, City of Manassas, Virginia  (2002), as Amended, by Amending Section 102‐43 and by Adding in Chapter 102 a Section Numbered 102‐44, Relating to Private Use of City‐Owned Right of Way; Penalty.    The Clerk read for the second time Ordinance #O‐2017‐02 amending and reenacting the  Code  of  Ordinances,  City  of  Manassas,  Virginia  (2002),  as  Amended,  by  Amending Section  102‐43  and  by  Adding  in  Chapter  102  a  Section  Numbered  102‐44,  Relating  to Private Use of City‐Owned Right of Way; Penalty.    The second reading of  the Ordinance as  just read by  the City Clerk was exactly  the same as the first.    COUNCIL  MEMBER  BASS  MOVED  that  Ordinance  #O‐2017‐02  amending  and reenacting  the  Code  of  Ordinances,  City  of  Manassas,  Virginia  (2002),  as  Amended,  by Amending  Section  102‐43  and  by  Adding  in  Chapter  102  a  Section  Numbered  102‐44, Relating  to  Private Use  of  City‐Owned  Right  of Way;  Penalty  be  approved.    Seconded  by Council Member Aveni.  Roll call vote: AYES – Aveni, Bass, Elston, Way and Wolfe.  ABSENT – Lovejoy.  MOTION CARRIED.    Items 6 and 7 were reserved for changes from the Consent Agenda.      Items 8 of the Agenda:  Consideration of Resolution 2017‐03‐R Amending the FY 2017 Budget  by  Budgeting  and  Appropriating  $66,000  from Miscellaneous  Revenue  from  the Northern Virginia Gang Task Force  for  the Gang Task Force Executive Coordinator Position and Amending the FY 2017 Staffing Plan by 1 Position / 0.75 FTE.      Chief  Keen  explained  that  the  Executive  Coordinator  of  the  Northern  Virginia Regional Gang Task Force (NVRGTF) is directly responsible to the NVRGTF’s Executive Board; Chief Keen currently serves as the Board’s Chairman and works closely with the Coordinator.  Although the position will be included in the City of Manassas’ staffing plan and paid through the  payroll  system,  all NVRGTF member  jurisdictions will  contribute  to  the  Coordinator’s salary  and  benefits.    Chief  Keen  stated  that  this  staffing  change  will  not  result  in  any additional cost to the City.    COUNCIL MEMBER AVENI MOVED that Resolution 2017‐03‐R amending the FY 2017 Budget  by  Budgeting  and  Appropriating  $66,000  from Miscellaneous  Revenue  from  the Northern Virginia Gang Task Force  for  the Gang Task Force Executive Coordinator Position and Amending the FY 2017 Staffing Plan by 1 Position / 0.75 FTE be approved.  Seconded by Council Member Bass.  Roll call vote: AYES – Aveni, Bass, Elston, Way and Wolfe.  ABSENT – Lovejoy.  MOTION CARRIED.    Items 9 and 10 were reserved for changes to the Agenda.    Item  11  of  the  Agenda:    Presentation  of  Report  on  the  New  Voting  Precincts  by Patricia Fields, Secretary of the Electoral Board.     7

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  Patricia Fields, Secretary of the Electoral Board, presented to the City Council a report on the new voting precincts to be effective in 2017.     Item 12 of the Agenda:  Property Code Enforcement Update.        Matthew  Arcieri,  Planning  and  Zoning Manager,  presented  to  the  City  Council  a property code enforcement update.    Item 13 of the Agenda:  Development Services Update.    Jamie  Collins,  Development  Services  Manager,  presented  to  the  City  Council  an update on Development Services projects.    Item 14 of  the Agenda:   Presentation of  the Annual Report of  the Fire and Rescue Committee.      Councilman Marc T. Aveni presented to the City Council the annual report of the Fire and Rescue Committee.    Items 15 of the Agenda:   Request the Economic Development Authority Approve the Second Amendment to the Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Buchanan Partners.      Patrick Small, Economic Development Director, explained that Buchanan Partners  is requesting  a  deferral  of  a  portion  of  the  land  purchase  price  for  the  Phase  1  property, residential property.   During the rezoning process, Buchanan Partners agreed to deliver an above market townhouse product in terms of size and exterior finish.  Mr. Small stated that Buchanan Partners  is proposing  a  deferred payment of  a portion of  the  land  to  help  the economic viability of the project.      COUNCIL MEMBER WAY MOVED  that  the  request  that  the Economic Development Authority  approve  the  Second  Amendment  to  the  Agreement  of  Purchase  and  Sale with Buchanan Partners be approved.  Seconded by Council Member Wolfe.  Roll call vote: AYES –Bass, Elston, Way and Wolfe.  NAYS:  Aveni.  ABSENT – Lovejoy.  MOTION CARRIED.    Items 16 and 17 were reserved for changes to the Agenda.    Item  18  of  the  Agenda:    Presentation  of  Resolution  #R‐2017‐08  Honoring  Deputy Chief Wade House upon His Retirement from the City of Manassas as Its Deputy Chief of Fire and Rescue.    Earlier  in  the meeting,  Resolution  #R‐2017‐08 was  presented  by Mayor  Parrish  to Deputy Chief Wade House upon his retirement from the City of Manassas as its Deputy Chief of Fire and Rescue.  

Item 19 was reserved for changes to the Agenda.    Item 20 of the Agenda:  Citizens’ Time    Dr. Paul Patterson, a resident of the City of Manassas, shared his concerns with the City Council regarding the water retention pond being constructed behind his home on Bond Court.    Ann  Patterson,  a  resident  of  the  City  of Manassas,  echoed  the  comments  of  Dr. Patterson and asked that the Council consider ways to mitigate the impacts of the retention pond being constructed behind her home.    Selfo Sosa, a resident of the City of Manassas, stated that the owner of the East End Mobile Home Park has not provided the residents with information regarding a possible sale of the property.  

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August 22, 2016 

  Daniel Mendoza,  a  resident  of  the  City  of Manassas,  stated  that  he  is  concerned about  the  future of his  family and does not know where  they will  live  if  the mobile home park is closed.  

Item 21 of the Agenda:  Consideration of a Motion Authorizing a Closed Meeting on Subjects in Accordance with the Amended Freedom of Information Act.  

COUNCIL MEMBER AVENI MOVED that the City Council convene in a closed session to discuss  a  prospective  business  or  industry  or  the  expansion  of  an  existing  business  or industry  since  no  previous  announcement  has  been made  of  the  business’  or  industry’s interest  in  locating or expanding  its  facilities  in  the City,  and  to  allow  staff  to  inform  the Council of a situation  in which  the protection of  the privacy of an  individual  in a personal matter not related to public business, as permitted by Virginia Code § 2.2‐3711 Paragraph A (5) and A (4), for which the Virginia Freedom of Information Act permits discussion in closed session.  Seconded by Council Member Bass.  Roll call vote: AYES – Aveni, Bass, Elston, Way and Wolfe.  ABSENT – Lovejoy.  MOTION CARRIED. 

 Mayor Parrish  announced  that  the Mayor  and City Council,  the City Manager,  the 

Deputy City Manager, the City Attorney, the Economic Development Director, and Liz Povar and Tracy Tynan with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership would be included in the closed meeting discussions regarding the expansion of a business. 

 Mayor Parrish announced that the Mayor and City Council, the City Manager and the 

Deputy  City Manager  would  be  included  in  the  closed meeting  discussion  regarding  an individual’s personal matters.  

City Council retired to the closed session at 7:04 p.m.  

Item  22  of  the  Agenda:    Consideration  of  a  Motion  Certifying  That  the  Closed Meeting was Conducted in Conformity with Virginia Law.  

COUNCIL MEMBER  AVENI MOVED  that  the  City  Council  certify  that,  in  the  closed meeting  just concluded, nothing was discussed except the matters specifically  identified  in the motion to convene  in closed meeting and  lawfully permitted to be discussed under the provisions  of  the Virginia  Freedom  of  Information Act  cited  in  the motion.    Seconded  by Council Member Bass.  Roll call vote: AYES – Aveni, Bass, Elston, Way and Wolfe.  ABSENT – Lovejoy.  MOTION CARRIED. 

   City Council returned from the closed session at 7:35 p.m.  

Item 23 of the Agenda:  Consideration of a Motion Authorizing a Closed Meeting on Subjects in Accordance with the Amended Freedom of Information Act.  

COUNCIL MEMBER AVENI MOVED that the City Council convene in a closed session to discuss  a  prospective  business  or  industry  or  the  expansion  of  an  existing  business  or industry  since  no  previous  announcement  has  been made  of  the  business’  or  industry’s interest  in  locating or expanding  its  facilities  in  the City,  and  to  allow  staff  to  inform  the Council of a situation  in which  the protection of  the privacy of an  individual  in a personal matter not related to public business, as permitted by Virginia Code § 2.2‐3711 Paragraph A (5) and A (4), for which the Virginia Freedom of Information Act permits discussion in closed session.  Seconded by Council Member Bass.  Roll call vote: AYES – Aveni, Bass, Elston, Way and Wolfe.  ABSENT – Lovejoy.  MOTION CARRIED. 

 Mayor Parrish  announced  that  the Mayor  and City Council,  the City Manager,  the 

Deputy City Manager, the City Attorney, the Economic Development Director, and Liz Povar and Tracy Tynan with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership would be included in the closed meeting discussions regarding the expansion of a business. 

 

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August 22, 2016 

Mayor Parrish announced that the Mayor and City Council, the City Manager and the Deputy  City Manager  would  be  included  in  the  closed meeting  discussion  regarding  an individual’s personal matters. 

 City Council retired to the closed session at 7:50 p.m.  Item  24  of  the  Agenda:    Consideration  of  a  Motion  Certifying  That  the  Closed 

Meeting was Conducted in Conformity with Virginia Law.  

COUNCIL MEMBER  AVENI MOVED  that  the  City  Council  certify  that,  in  the  closed meeting  just concluded, nothing was discussed except the matters specifically  identified  in the motion to convene  in closed meeting and  lawfully permitted to be discussed under the provisions  of  the Virginia  Freedom  of  Information Act  cited  in  the motion.    Seconded  by Council Member Bass.  Roll call vote: AYES – Aveni, Bass, Lovejoy, Way and Wolfe.  ABSENT – Lovejoy.  MOTION CARRIED. 

   City Council returned from the closed session at 8:29 p.m. 

   A  motion  was  duly  made,  seconded  and  CARRIED  UNANIMOUSLY  to  adjourn  the meeting.    Mayor Parrish declared the meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m.                             MAYOR    CITY CLERK                     DATE APPROVED 

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City Council Agenda Item Report

Agenda Item No. 2016-22Submitted by: Kisha Wilson-SogunroSubmitting Department: Community Development Meeting Date: September 12, 2016

SUBJECTProclamation: Hispanic American Heritage Month

Recommendation:Approve

ATTACHMENTS Proclamation - Hispanic Heritage Month 2016 .docx

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ProclamationWHEREAS, on September 17, 1968, the 90th Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to issue annually a

proclamation designating the week including September 15 and 16 as National Hispanic Heritage Week to honor the contributions of Americans who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico, the countries of Central and South America and the Caribbean; and

WHEREAS, on August 17, 1988, Congress amended the former resolution, authorizing the President to extend this recognition into an annual month-long celebration, from September 15 through October 15as Hispanic American Heritage Month; and

WHEREAS, Hispanic American Heritage Month celebrates the achievements of Hispanic Americans in the Arts, Education, Entertainment, Government, History, Law, Literature, Medicine, Military, Music, Politics, Science, Sports, and other endeavors; and

WHEREAS, Hispanic American Heritage Month allows us an opportunity to recognize the unsung heroes of Hispanic American History, including: Cuban physician Carlos Juan Finlay, who originated the theory of yellow fever transmissions by mosquitoes and changed the medical research worldwide as his theory was confirmed in 1901; Nancy Lopez, the first Mexican-American golfer to compete in the Ladies Professional Golf Association, winning almost every major championship title, who was later inducted into the LPGA Hall of Fame; and Retired Lt. Gen. Elwood Richard Quesada, a World War II fighter pilot named the first head of the Federal Aviation Administration who developed the operations of the F.A.A. setting the standards for aircraft safety; and

WHEREAS, the City of Manassas continues to recognize the contributions of the Hispanic Americans in our community who volunteer their time and efforts, such as: City Youth Javier Hernandez, Freddy Hernandez, and Dennis Soriano, who visited neighbors and helped seniors and single parents maintain the upkeep of their properties; Bishop Juan Pellicier and wife Jaimer Pellicier, with the Sudley Ward, Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints, who organize theiryouth congregation to collect food and emergency supplies for warming shelters in the City to participate in statewide service programs including the “Day to Serve” program; Weems Elementary School Interpreter Betty Prilliman , who helps families settle into the neighborhood, creating a sense of trust between Weems and the community; Manassas Boys and Girls Club volunteer Miguel Torres who developed a woodshop program that focuses on teaching youth basic carpentry to learn a key skill and improve their confidence; and Lockheed Martin Systems Engineer Sr. Miguel Matta, who led the 2016 Summer Robotics camp at the Manassas Boys and Girls Club, exposing youth to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines and helping the youth to apply critical thinking methods through fun and creative problem-solving activities.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Harry J. Parrish II, Mayor of the City of Manassas and on behalf of the Manassas City Council, hereby proclaim September 15 through October 15, 2016 as

“HISPANIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH”

in the City of Manassas and encourage all citizens to participate in programs that honor and recognize the unique contributions of Hispanic Americans in our community, including the Annual Latino Festival, that will take place on September 25, 2016 at the Loy E. Harris Pavilion in Old Town Manassas.

ATTEST:

___________________________ ___________________________Harry J. Parrish II Mayor Andrea P. Madden City Clerk On behalf of the City Council of Manassas, Virginia

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City Council Agenda Item Report

Agenda Item No. 2016-23Submitted by: Andrea MaddenSubmitting Department: City Clerk Meeting Date: September 12, 2016

SUBJECTProclamation: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month

Recommendation:Approve

ATTACHMENTS Proclamation - Drug Adiction Recovery Month 2016.docx

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PROCLAMATIONWHEREAS, alcohol and drug addiction recovery is essential to everyone’s overall

physical and emotional well-being; and

WHEREAS, people who have alcohol and drug addictions can recover and lead full, productive lives; and

WHEREAS, the goal of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month is to raise awareness and understanding of alcohol and drug addiction and the importance of appropriate and accessible services; and

WHEREAS, the Community Services Board does hereby request that the City of Manassas join in recognizing the importance of alcohol and drug addiction recovery and the need for appropriate and accessible services.

NOW THEREFORE, I, Harry J. Parrish II, Mayor of the City of Manassas, Virginia and on behalf of the Manassas City Council, hereby proclaim the month of September 2016 as

“Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month”

in the City of Manassas and proclaim our continued support for awareness and understanding of alcohol and drug addiction and the need for appropriate and accessible services for all citizens with alcohol and drug addiction difficulties.

Harry J. Parrish II Mayor On behalf of the City Council of Manassas, Virginia

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City Council Agenda Item Report

Agenda Item No. 2016-24Submitted by: Andrea MaddenSubmitting Department: City Clerk Meeting Date: September 12, 2016

SUBJECTProclamation: Mental Health Awareness Month

Recommendation:Approve

ATTACHMENTS Proclamation - Mental Health Awareness Month 2016.docx

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ProclamationWHEREAS, mental health is essential to everyone’s overall physical and emotional well-being;

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WHEREAS, mental illness will strike one in five adults and children in a given year regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion or economic status; and

WHEREAS, people who have mental illness can recover and lead full, productive lives; and

WHEREAS, an estimated two-thirds of adults and young people with mental health disorders are not receiving the help they need; and

WHEREAS, the goal of Mental Health Awareness Month is to raise awareness and understanding of mental illness and the importance of appropriate and accessible services; and

WHEREAS, the Community Services Board does hereby request that the Manassas City Council join in recognizing the importance of mental health awareness and the need for appropriate and accessible services.

NOW, THEREFORE, I Harry J. Parrish II, Mayor of the City of Manassas, Virginia and on behalf of the Manassas City Council hereby proclaim October 2016 as

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTHin the City of Manassas and proclaim our continued support for awareness and understanding of mental health and the need for appropriate and accessible services for citizens with mental illness.

ATTEST:

______________________________ ________________________Harry J. Parrish II MAYOR Andrea P. Madden City Clerk On behalf of the City Council of Manassas, Virginia

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City Council Agenda Item Report

Agenda Item No. 2016-25Submitted by: Andrea MaddenSubmitting Department: City Clerk Meeting Date: September 12, 2016

SUBJECTProclamation: Blood Cancer Awareness Month

Recommendation:Approve

ATTACHMENTS Proclamation - Blood Cancer Awareness Month 2016.docx

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ProclamationWHEREAS, blood cancers are diseases that can affect the bone marrow, blood cells, the lymph nodes and other parts

of the lymphatic system; and

WHEREAS, there are three main types of blood cancer: leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma; and

WHEREAS, every three minutes, someone in the United States is diagnosed with blood cancer, representing an estimated combined total of 171,550 individuals who are expected to be diagnosed with leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma in 2016; and

WHEREAS, blood cancers don’t discriminate and can affect anyone at any time, regardless of age, gender or race, with early diagnosis making all the difference when it comes to treatment; and

WHEREAS, blood cancers can be extremely complex, with some patients requiring a bone marrow/stem cell transplant as part of their treatment; and

WHEREAS, leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma are expected to cause the deaths of an estimated 67,870 people in the U.S. in 2016, while an estimated 1,185,053 people in the U.S. are either living with, or are in remission from leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma; and

WHEREAS, the health and vitality of the people of the Commonwealth of Virginia and of the City of Manassas are significantly enhanced by local efforts to increase communication and education pertaining to blood cancers and commemorating Blood Cancer Awareness Month in September helps raise general awareness of the disease and provides hope to those affected by a blood cancer diagnosis; and

WHEREAS, in an effort to raise awareness to these serious forms of cancer and as a show of support, Novant Healthis participating in the Light It Red for Lymphoma campaign lighting its buildings in red for the entire month of September.

NOW, THEREFORE, I Harry J. Parrish II, Mayor of the City of Manassas, Virginia and on behalf of the Manassas City Council meeting in regular session this 12th day of September, 2016 do hereby proclaim the Month of September 2016 as

BLOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTHAnd SEPTEMBER 15th AS

WORLD LYMPHOMA AWARENESS DAYin the City of Manassas and urge all citizens to support the efforts and activities of those organizations that bring awareness and education in the race to finding a cure for blood cancer in September and throughout the entire year.

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______________________________ ________________________Harry J. Parrish II MAYOR Andrea P. Madden City Clerk On behalf of the City Council of Manassas, Virginia

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City Council Agenda Item Report

Agenda Item No. 2016-26Submitted by: W. Patrick PateSubmitting Department: City Manager Meeting Date: September 12, 2016

SUBJECTResolution #R-2017-11: Fire and Rescue Committee Appointments

Recommendation:Approve

ATTACHMENTS R-2017-11.docx

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MOTION: September 12, 2016Regular Meeting

SECOND: Res. No. R-2017-11

RE: RESOLUTION REGARDING NEW APPOINTMENTS TO THE FIRE AND RESCUE COMMITTEE AS A RESULT OF THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF THE MANASSAS VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY FOR YEAR BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

WHEREAS, in accordance with the Code of Ordinances, City of Manassas, Virginia (2002), as Amended, Article II, Section 60-17, “The Volunteer Fire Company shall nominate two members for service on the Fire and Rescue Committee for appointment by the City Council;” and

WHEREAS, at the election noted above held on August 30, 2016, Jason C. Lesnik was reelected President and Gary Orndoff was reelected Chief of the Manassas Volunteer Fire Company for the year beginning September 1, 2016; and

WHEREAS Jason C. Lesnik and Chief Gary Orndoff have been nominated by the Manassas Volunteer Fire Company to serve on the Fire and Rescue Committee reappointing President Jason C. Lesnik and Chief Gary Orndoff.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Manassas City Council does hereby reappoint Jason C. Lesnik and Chief Gary Orndoff to serve on the Fire and Rescue Committee effective September 1, 2016.

_____________________________ Harry J. Parrish II MAYOR

On behalf of the City Council of Manassas, Virginia

ATTEST:

________________________________Andrea P. Madden City Clerk

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City Council Agenda Item Report

Agenda Item No. 2016-27Submitted by: Andrea MaddenSubmitting Department: Family Services Meeting Date: September 12, 2016

SUBJECTResolution #R-2017-09: Community Services Performance Contract

Recommendation:Approve

The Code of Virginia requires that the governing body of each county and city approve the annual plan and budget of itsrespective Community Services (CS) before the CS can become eligible for grants from the Virginia Department ofMental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services. The City needs to accept the plan by September30, 2016. A staff report by Alan Wooten, CS Executive Director, is attached.

Community Services Board services are provided and budgeting as part of the Shared Services Agreement with PrinceWilliam County.

ATTACHMENTS R-2017-09.docx

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MOTION: September 12, 2016Regular Meeting

SECOND: Res. No. R-2017-09

RE: APPROVE THE FY 2017 AND FY 2018 COMMUNITY SERVICES PERFORMANCE CONTRACT WITH THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES

WHEREAS, the Prince William County Community Services Board must have an approved Performance Contract with the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services in order to continue receiving State and Federal funding; and

WHEREAS, the Prince William County Community Services Board must have an approved Performance Contract with the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services or it will be subject to fines and penalties; and

WHEREAS, approval by the Prince William Board of County Supervisors and the Councils of Manassas City and Manassas Park City are required for the Prince William County Community Services Board to have an approved State Performance Contract; and

WHEREAS, the City Attorney has reviewed the FY 2017 and FY 2018 Community Services Performance Contract and has found no grounds for its rejection; and

WHEREAS, the Community Services Board recommends approval of the FY 2017 and FY 2018 Community Services Performance Contract by the Prince William Board of County Supervisors and the Councils of Manassas City and Manassas Park City; and

WHEREAS, there are no new local general revenues required with this action;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Manassas City Council does hereby approve the FY 2017 and FY 2018 Community Services Performance Contract between the Prince William County Community Services Board and the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.

__________________________________Harry J. Parrish II Mayor

On behalf of the City Council Of Manassas, Virginia

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___________________________Andrea P. Madden City Clerk

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City Council Agenda Item Report

Agenda Item No. 2016-28Submitted by: Andrea MaddenSubmitting Department: City Clerk Meeting Date: September 12, 2016

SUBJECTResolution #R-2017-10: Accepting the Results of the MVFC Annual Election

Recommendation:Approve

In accordance with the Code of Ordinances, "all officers of the V

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