Recognizing Sergeant Christopher Wulff and K-9 Lieutenant Rose upon their retirement and commending them for their years of dedicated service to the City of Colonial Heights Police Department and the citizens of the community.

Recognizing Carson Dean Armstrong Upon His Attaining The Rank of Eagle Scout.

ANY MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC addressing the Council shall approach the lectern, give his name and address in an audible tone of voice for the record, AND ADDRESS THE COUNCIL AS A BODY RATHER THAN SPEAK TO ANY MEMBER. Unless further time is granted by the Council, ANY MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC shall address the Council one time for a maximum of five (5) minutes, regardless of the number of issues he desires to discuss. PROVIDED however, that the main proponent of any application, petition, or plan that is the subject of a public hearing shall be allowed to address the Council initially for a maximum of ten (10) minutes and later in rebuttal for a maximum of three (3) minutes.

(Second Reading) Amending §§ 286-320.08, 286-320.10, 286-320.14, and 286-320.16 of Chapter 286, Zoning, of the Colonial Heights City Code, to comply with regulations issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Flood Insurance Program.

(Second Reading) To amend the General Fund Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, by appropriating a total of $289,188, consisting of: 1) $47,500 in grant funds to Communications for an emergency communications staffing recognition grant program from the state; 2) $1,688 to the Police Department in state asset forfeiture funds; and 3) $240,000 in unassigned fund balance for economic development grant payments.

To amend the Economic Development Authority Budget by appropriating $240,000 in transfer from the general fund for economic development grant payments.

(First Reading) Amending the Colonial Heights City Code in the following ways: 1) amending § 258-52 of Chapter 258, Taxation, by including a short-term rental dwelling as a hotel for purposes of the transient lodging tax and defining a “Transient” as a person who obtains lodging at a hotel for fewer than 30 consecutive days; 2) adding to § 286-202.10 of Chapter 286, Zoning, definitions for “Operator”, “Short-Term Rental”, and “Short-Term Rental Dwelling”; 3) adding “Short-term rentals, hosted and non-hosted” to § 286-300.04 of Chapter 286 as a permitted commercial use type in the RL Low Density Residential District; 4) adding to Chapter 286 a new § 286-410.70, regulating short-term rentals; and 5) adding to § 286-518.18 of Chapter 286 an off-street parking requirement for short-term rental dwellings.

(First Reading ) Awarding a $2,500 bonus to full-time 911 dispatcher/telecommunicator positions, PSAP managers, supervisors, and administrative employees who are certified and actively work on the 911 operations floor; and a $1,250 bonus to part-time 911 dispatcher/telecommunicator positions.

(First Reading) To amend the General Fund Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, by appropriating a total of $31,669 consisting of: 1) $1,400 in grant funds from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management for an upgrade of the City’s Emergency Operations Center; 2) $1,225 from the Asset Forfeiture Reserve Account for law enforcement investigation technology; 3) $7,854 from the E-Citation Reserve Account for Police Mobile Data Computers and associated equipment; 4) $600 donation from Kiwanis and $200 donation from Optimist Club for Office On Youth shoe vouchers; 5) $4,240 from K9 Donations Reserve Account for Police Vehicle K9 transport system; 6) $12,000 donation from the Fort Clifton Arts and Crafts Festival Committee to Cultural and Recreation for roof and exterior repairs and improvements to the Fort Clifton Park restrooms; and 7) $4,150 from Virginia Risk Sharing Association for Police Department electronic hearing protection for training.

To amend the Capital Improvements Project Fund Budget by appropriating $375,000 from unallocated bond funds to the City Facilities Security Upgrades project.