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7/9/26, 2:55 PM City Council Work Session - Mar 10, 2026 - City Hall - City Council Conference Room, 2400 Washington Ave - Minutes - Adopted
Councilman Coleman praised the One City Marathon weekend as fantastic and thanked staff
and volunteers for their efforts. Regarding the festival, he emphasized the need for success
while ensuring accessibility and affordability for all City residents and the broader region,
wanting events and shows that all residents would feel good about attending.
Mayor Jones advised that two Contingency Fund requests were made and had been prepared
for signatures. The contingency fund request would be ready at the March 24, 2026 Work
Session for City Council consideration.
1. 2026 United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Mayors’ Masked Ball – Hampton Roads – To
assist deserving students with scholarship and leadership opportunities. The request
was sponsored by Mayor Jones in the amount of $5,000.
2. 33rd Annual Black-Tie Gala for 100 Black Men of Virginia Peninsula – Implementation of
numerous programs and activities including health and wellness symposiums, economic
development initiatives, providing scholarships to needy students and mentoring youth.
The request was sponsored by Mayor Jones in the amount of $2,500.
Mayor Jones advised of the following City Council Contingency Fund request was completed
and ready for approval.
1. The Peninsula Panthers Youth Foundation – To assist with tournament and registration
fees; lodging; airfare and ground transportation; and meals during the UYFL National
Championship held in Florida for the Peninsula Panthers 12U Hellcats. This request was
sponsored by Councilman John Eley in the amount of $2,500.
Vice Mayor Bethany made the motion to provide $2,500 from the City Council Contingency
Fund for the Peninsula Panthers Youth Foundation. Seconded by Councilman Harris.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Harris, Jones, Long, Vick, Bethany, Coleman, Eley,
Nays: None
III. Closed Meeting
(5:35 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.)
IV. Adjourn
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS
ON MOTION, COUNCIL ADJOURNED AT 6:45 P.M.
Zina F. Middleton, MMC Phillip Jones
Chief Deputy City Clerk Mayor
Presiding Officer
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