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April 24, 2017medal; and Stephanie Juliano, age 12 from Mayfield Intermediate School, received the goldmedal.John Snider, Chairman of the Electoral Board, provided a brief update on the outcomeof the April 18, 2017 Special Election and the lessons learned from that process.City Attorney ReportMr. Crim reported on matters involving the General Assembly and stated he is workingwith staff to determine the impact specific legislation will have on the City’s processes andprocedures.Mr. Crim commented on the retirement of the City’s Procurement Manager James Falls;Mr. Crim stated that he has the utmost respect for Mr. Falls and wishes him the very best in hisretirement.Mr. Crim stated that the City Attorney’s office is moving forward with tax sales on threeproperties.Mr. Crim announced that on Friday, he attended the swearing‐in of the newly electedClerk of the Court, Jacqueline C. Smith.City Manager ReportMr. Pate reported that on April 27, the City celebrated Arbor Day at Cavalry Run Parkwith elementary school students from Manassas City Public Schools. The City was named a“Tree City USA” for the 27th year in a row at the event. Mr. Pate thanked the BeautificationCommittee for the wonderful event and the GFWC Women’s Club of Manassas for donating fivebrand new trees to the park.Mr. Pate mentioned many upcoming City events, including a drug‐take‐back event atNOVANT hospital on August 29, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; this is a joint effort amongstthe City, Prince William County, and the DEA.Mr. Pate announced that on May 5 through May 7, Downtown Manassas will host athree day art event, “Much Ado About Art,” that will feature two evenings of juried artcompetition. The weekend will also include other popular events, including Manassas Reads,painting classes, and a free concert at the Harris Pavilion. The Manassas Air Show is alsoscheduled for Saturday, May 6 at the Regional Airport.Mr. Pate invited Fire and Rescue Chief Rob Clemons forward to speak about “OperationStaying Alive,” an effort by the Fire and Rescue Department to train 1,000 citizens to performHands Only CPR on May 20 at the Harris Pavilion. For additional information, please visit theCity’s website and sign up to save a life.82

April 24, 2017Chief of Police ReportChief Keen invited the Mayor and Council Members to join him for a Community TownHall on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church.Council TimeVice Mayor Aveni congratulated GMBL on celebrating its 60th anniversary and statedthat he enjoyed attending opening day over the weekend. Vice Mayor Aveni stated that he islooking forward to honoring the City’s many volunteers at the annual Volunteer Reception onThursday, April 27 at the Hylton Performing Arts Center. Vice Mayor Aveni noted that the CityCouncil will hold a public hearing on the FY 2018 operating budget, CIP, and tax rates onMonday, May 1, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.Council Member Bass congratulated those members of the Manassas City PoliceDepartment who were recognized and honored earlier in the evening and reported on alegislative meeting hosted by the Chamber of Commerce she attended with the City Manager.Council Member Bass encouraged the public to come to City Hall to view the amazing artworkdisplayed by many talented students at Osbourn High School.Council Member Elston stated that it is always wonderful to celebrate at City Councilmeetings the many positive things that are happening in the community and encouraged thepublic to take advantage of the arts and cultural opportunities in the area.Council Member Sebesky updated the City Council on the many transportation relatedmeetings she attended and encouraged the public to review the budget documents andparticipate in the public hearing on Monday. As a Registered Nurse, Council Member Sebeskyexpressed her support for the Operation Staying Alive effort undertaken by the Fire andRescue Department.Mayor TimeMayor Parrish announced the VML 2017 Policy Committee Nominations as follows:Community & Economic DevelopmentFinanceMark D. WolfeSheryl L. BassElizabeth S. Via‐GossmanPaul YorkEnvironmental QualityKen D. ElstonTony DawoodGeneral LawsMarc T. AveniBryan FosterHuman Development & EducationIan T. LovejoyRonald KingTransportationPamela J. SebeskySteve Burke93

April 24, 20171)Consent Agenda1.11.21.31.41.5City Council Minutes: March 27, April 3, and April 17, 2017Proclamation: May 1, 2017 as Law DayProclamation: Child Abuse Prevention MonthProclamation: Business Appreciation MonthResolution 2017‐09‐R:(A) Amending the FY 2017 Budget by Budgeting and Appropriating 47,032 ofAirport Capital Projects Fund Fund Balance for Phase III of the Airport’s SignagePlan(B) Amending the FY 2017 Budget Budgeting and Appropriating the Use of 25,130 of General Fund Contingency for the Cost of the April 2017 SpecialElection and June 2017 Primary ElectionResolution #R‐2017‐37: Honoring James M. Falls Upon His RetirementResolution #R‐2017‐41: Supporting Fugro Roadware AssessmentResolution #R‐2017‐43: Advisory Committee for Keep Manassas BeautifulOrdinance #O‐2017‐09: Personal and Real Estate Interest Disclosures (SecondReading)Ordinance #O‐2017‐12: Animal Ordinance (Second Reading)1.61.71.81.91.10COUNCIL MEMBER BASS MOVED that the Consent Agenda be approved as presentedand the readings of the ordinances dispensed. Seconded by Vice Mayor Aveni and CARRIEDUNANIMOUSLY.2)Ordinances and Resolutions2.1Resolution #R‐2017‐42: Adoption of the Northern Virginia Regional HazardMitigation Plan UpdateAmelia Gagnon, Emergency Management Planner, reviewed with the City Council theprocess undertaken to update the Northern Virginia Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The planis a multijurisdictional document aimed at reducing the impact of a variety of natural and man‐made hazards that could occur in the region.VICE MAYOR AVENI MOVED that Resolution #R‐2017‐42 Adopting the Northern VirginiaRegional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update be approved. Seconded by Council Member Lovejoy.Roll call vote: AYES – Aveni, Bass, Elston, Lovejoy, Sebesky, and Wolfe. MOTION CARRIED.3)Awards, Acknowledgments and Presentations3.1Presentation: Business Appreciation Month ProclamationCouncil Member Sheryl Bass read and presented the Business Appreciation Month Proclamationto members of the Chamber of Commerce, Historic Manassas, Inc., and the Manassas Business Council.104

April 24, 20174)Citizens' TimeEE “Chip” Rohr, a resident of the City of Manassas, encouraged the City Council to consideradding parking to Historic Downtown and not funding the project to widen West Street.Lianne Best, a resident of the City of Manassas, stated that she supports the City Council in itsefforts to fund culture and arts in the City.Jacquline Pineda, a resident of the East End Mobile Home Park, spoke on behalf of others in theaudience who reside at the park and expressed their desire to continue living on the property at 9021Centreville Road.The following Manassas residents expressed concerns regarding the location of FireStation #21 at the intersection of Shannon Lane and Hasting Drive: Gerry EthingtonLynn ForkellJohn IntiharNicholas YisakMelyssa WebbJohn ScancellaRoy EthingtonJenna SmithBetsy ScancellaJohn Kovats5)Authorize a Closed Meeting5.1Authorization of a Closed MeetingVICE MAYOR AVENI MOVED that the Council convene in a closed meeting to discussappointments to Boards, Committees or Commissions and to consult with legal counselemployed or retained by a public body regarding specific legal matters requiring the provisionof legal advice by such counsel, specifically the East End Mobile Home Park, as permitted byVirginia Code Sec. 2.2‐3711 Paragraph A (1) and A (7) (Part 2), for which the Virginia Freedom ofinformation Act permits discussion in a closed meeting. Seconded by Council Member Bass.Roll call vote: AYES – Aveni, Bass, Elston, Lovejoy, Sebesky, and Wolfe. MOTION CARRIED.Mayor Parrish announced that the Mayor and City Council would be included in theclosed meeting discussion regarding appointments to Boards, Committees and Commissions.Mayor Parrish announced that the Mayor and City Council, the City Manager, the CityAttorney, the Deputy City Manager, the Economic Development Director, the Utilities Director,and the Chief of Police would be included in the closed meeting discussion regarding the EastEnd Mobile Home Park.511

April 24, 2017The City Council retired to the closed meeting at 6:58 p.m.6)Certify the Closed Meeting6.1Certification of a Closed MeetingVICE MAYOR AVENI MOVED that the Council certify that, in the closed meeting justconcluded, nothing was discussed except the matter (1) specifically identified in the motion toconvene in a closed meeting and (2) lawfully permitted to be discussed under the provisions ofthe Virginia Freedom of Information act cited in that motion. Seconded by Council MemberBass. Roll call vote: AYES – Aveni, Bass, Elston, Lovejoy, Sebesky, and Wolfe. MOTIONCARRIED.The City Council returned from the closed meeting at 7:24 p.m.7)Authorize a Closed Meeting7.1Authorization of a Closed MeetingVICE MAYOR AVENI MOVED that the Council convene in a closed meeting to discussappointments to Boards, Committees or Commissions and to consult with legal counselemployed or retained by a public body regarding specific legal matters requiring the provisionof legal advice by such counsel, specifically the East End Mobile Home Park, as permitted byVirginia Code Sec. 2.2‐3711 Paragraph A (1) and A (7) (Part 2), for which the Virginia Freedom ofinformation Act permits discussion in a closed meeting. Seconded by Council Member Bass.Roll call vote: AYES – Aveni, Bass, Elston, Lovejoy, Sebesky, and Wolfe. MOTION CARRIED.Mayor Parrish announced that the Mayor and City Council would be included in theclosed meeting discussion regarding appointments to Boards, Committees and Commissions.Mayor Parrish announced that the Mayor and City Council, the City Manager, the CityAttorney, the Deputy City Manager, and the Economic Development Director would beincluded in the closed meeting discussion regarding the East End Mobile Home Park.The City Council retired to the closed meeting at 8:02 p.m.8)Certify the Closed Meeting8.1Certification of a Closed MeetingVICE MAYOR AVENI MOVED that the Council certify that, in the closed meeting justconcluded, nothing was discussed except the matter (1) specifically identified in the motion toconvene in a closed meeting and (2) lawfully permitted to be discussed under the provisions ofthe Virginia Freedom of Information act cited in that motion. Seconded by Council Member126

April 24, 2017Bass. Roll call vote: AYES – Aveni, Bass, Elston, Lovejoy, Sebesky, and Wolfe. MOTIONCARRIED.The City Council returned from the closed meeting at 10:30 p.m.9)Appointments to Boards, Committees and CommissionsCOUNCIL MEMBER ELSTON MOVED that the City Council approve the followingappointments and reappointments:Appointments: Stewart N. Davis, to the Citizens Advisory Committee on Solid Waste, for afour‐year term ending June 30, 2021; Shakira Johnson, to the Advisory Board for Social Services, for a four‐year termending May 20, 2021; Larry Cain, Jr., to the Advisory Board for Social Services, to fill an unexpiredterm ending July 23, 2020; and Miguel Pires, to the Economic Development Authority, for a four‐year termbeginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2021.Reappointments: Catherine Lemmon, to the Citizens Advisory Committee on Solid Waste, for afour‐year term ending June 30, 2021; Mark Olsen, to the Economic Development Authority, for a four‐year termending June 30, 2021; James David Button, to the Manassas Historic Resources Board, for a four‐yearterm ending June 30, 2021; and Lyshawn Dean, to the Manassas Historic Resources Board, for a four‐year termending June 30, 2021.The motion made by Council Member Elston was seconded by Council Member Wolfe and wasCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.COUNCIL MEMBER ELSTON MOVED that the City Attorney be authorized to recommendto the Circuit Court of Prince William County the names of Larry Cain, Jr., Christine M. Finnie andCol. Ulysses X. White for appointment to the Board of Equalization as an alternate member for athree‐year term ending June 30, 2020. Seconded by Council Member Wolfe. Roll call vote: AYES– Aveni, Bass, Elston, Lovejoy, Sebesky, and Wolfe. MOTION CARRIED.A motion was duly made, seconded and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to adjourn themeeting.137

April 24, 2017Mayor Parrish declared the meeting adjourned at 10:33 p.m.MayorCity ClerkDate Approved148

May 1, 2017A Work Session and Public Hearings of the City Council of Manassas, Virginia was held inthe Second Floor Conference Room and in Council Chambers, City Hall, on the above date withthe following present on roll call: Mayor Harry J. Parrish II, Vice Mayor Marc T. Aveni, CouncilMember Ken D. Elston, Ian T. Lovejoy, Pamela J. Sebesky, and Mark D. Wolfe; City Manager W.Patrick Pate, Deputy City Manager Bryan Foster, Assistant to the City Manager/City ClerkAndrea P. Madden, Fire and Rescue Chief Rob Clemons, Finance and Administration DirectorPaul York, and Public Works Director Steve Burke.Absent from the meeting was Council Member Sheryl L. Bass.Mayor Parrish called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.The City Clerk reported that the news media had been notified of the work session andpublic hearings in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act.The City Clerk read the Notice of work session and public hearings acknowledged by allCouncil Members stating that the work session and public hearings was called for the followingpurposes:1. As per the attached agenda dated May 1, 2017;2. Other pertinent business for the operation of the City.1)Work Session: Introduction of PRTC Executive Director1.1Work Session: Introduction of Newly Hired Potomac RappahannockTransportation Commission (PRTC) Executive DirectorThe Manassas City Council met with Dr. Robert Schneider, newly hired PotomacRappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC) Executive Director, to discuss generalmatters and goals.2)Public HearingsMayor Parrish read an affidavit of publication that was before him signed by anauthorized agent of the Prince William Times newspaper certifying that the public hearingslisted on the evening’s agenda was published in conformance with Virginia law and Cityordinances.Mayor Parrish noted that the public hearings would occur simultaneously andencouraged members of the audience wishing to address the City Council to sign‐up on theavailable sheets, names will be called in the order that they appear on the list.2.1Public Hearing: Proposed Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Operating Budget andFive‐Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP)151

May 1, 20172.2Public Hearing: Proposed Effective Real Property Tax RateW. Patrick Pate, City Manager, presented a brief overview of the FY 2018 ProposedOperating Budget and Five‐Year Capital Improvement Program. Mr. Pate stated that theproposed budget is the result of input from citizen satisfaction surveys, public hearings, publicinput from citizen boards and commissions, and public sessions held in the community todiscuss services and priorities. It also represents the many hours of work put in by the Mayorand Council, including the Council Planning Retreat, to review departmental reports and discussstrategic plans and priorities.Mayor Parrish opened the public hearing and invited anyone wishing to speak in favorof or in opposition to the FY 2018 Annual Operating Budget, Capital Improvement Program, orproposed tax rates to come forward to address the City Council.The following individuals, all identifying as City residents, spoke in opposition to anincrease in tax rates, higher assessments, and/ or specific capital projects: Brandon KeenerGreg TsukalasJohn IntiharJoel BarrJames BarnesAlfredo ComignaniJohn ScancellaMarcia MyersLynn ForkellRich GreeneLisa ElliottRoy EthingtonThe following individuals, all identifying as City residents, spoke in support of theproposed FY 2018 budget as presented: Michael McManusStephanie Tipple CarterEd SpallAJ Jones, a resident of the City of Manassas, asked why the taxes for condominiums arehigher than townhomes or single‐family residences.Mayor Parrish thanked all those who participated in the public hearing.162

May 1, 2017VICE MAYOR AVENI MOVED that the public hearing be closed. Seconded by CouncilMember Wolfe and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.The public hearing was closed at 8:39 p.m.A motion was duly made, seconded and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to adjourn themeeting.Mayor Parrish declared the meeting adjourned at 8:39 p.m.MAYORCITY CLERKDATE APPROVED173

City of ManassasManassas City Council9027 Center StreetManassas, VA 20110Meeting Date:May 8, 2017Time Estimate:Consent AgendaAgenda Title:Proclamation: National Travel & Tourism WeekRecommendation:Approve and Present at 7:15 p.m.Motion:If approved as part of the Consent Agenda:I move that the Consent Agenda be approved and the readings of theordinances dispensed.If removed from the Consent Agenda:I move that the Proclamation designating the week of May 1 – May 7 asNational Travel & Tourism Week in the City of Manassas be approved.Date Last Consideredby City Council:April 25, 2016Summary and/orComments:Board – Committee – orCommission Reviewed:N/AFiscal Impact:N/AStaff Contact:Patrick J. Small, Economic Development Directorpsmall@manassasva.gov(703) 257-8881N/A18

ProclamationWHEREAS, travel has a positive effect on Virginia, the nation’s economic prosperity, and imageabroad, it also impacts business productivity and promotes well-being; andWHEREAS, according to the U.S. Travel Association, travel to and within the United Statesprovides significant economic benefits for the nation, generating more than 2.1 trillion in economic output in2015, with 947.1 billion spent directly by travelers; andWHEREAS, travel is among the largest private-sector employers in the United States, supporting15.1 million jobs in 2015; andWHEREAS, travelers to the City of Manassas directly generated tax revenues of 1.7 million in2015, funds used to support essential city services and programs that enhance the quality of life for residentsand further develop the Manassas brand; andWHEREAS, travelers to the City of Manassas provided tax revenues of 3.2 million to theCommonwealth in 2015, funds used to support essential state services and programs that enhance the qualityof life for residents and further develop the Commonwealth; andWHEREAS, the City of Manassas generated 67 million in visitor expenditures and supported575 jobs in 2015 with a total payroll of 11 million in direct wages, salaries, and tips according to VirginiaTourism Corporation research, andsectors.WHEREAS, travel is a pillar of economic growth, creating jobs at a faster rate than otherNOW THEREFORE, I, Harry J. Parrish II, Mayor of the City of Manassas, Virginia and on behalf ofthe Manassas City Council, hereby proclaim May 7 – 13, 2017 asNATIONAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM WEEKin the City of Manassas and urge the citizens of Manassas to join me in this special observance withappropriate event and commemorations.ATTEST:Harry J. Parrish IIMayorOn behalf of the City Councilof Manassas, VirginiaAndrea P. MaddenCity Clerk19

City of ManassasManassas City Council9027 Center StreetManassas, VA 20110Meeting Date:May 8, 2017Time Estimate:Consent AgendaAg

(Staff: Darla J. Hicks, Human Resources Manager) Agenda Statement - Employee Handbook - Section 6 Revisions: Employee Handbook - Section 6 . Vice Mayor Aveni read and presented to Brad Marshall, President of the Prince William County Bar Association, a Proclamation proclaiming May 1, 2017 as Law Day in the City of Manassas. Council .