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SEC. 2-433 (ROLE OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION); SEC. 2-437 (DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESINVESTIGATION OF INDIVIDUAL COMPLAINTS AND <br />ISSUANCE OF FINDINGS); AND SEC. 2-439.1 (ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY-THE ROLE OF THE COMMISSION) TO UPDATE THE ORDINANCE TO REFLECT CHANGES TO THE VIRGINIA HUMAN RIGHTS ACT (VIRGINIA CODE TITLE 2.2, CHAPTER 39), THE VIRGINIA FAIR HOUSING LAW (VIRGINIA CODE TITLE 36, CHAPTER 5.1), and VIRGINIA CODE, TITLE 15.2, <br />CHAPTER 9, §15.2-965, AS AMENDED. <br /> OTHER BUSINESS <br />Councilor Hill referenced the City Ordinance regarding COVID-19 and asked how Spring sports <br />such as Little League are affected. Mr. Blair advised that he would work with Ms. Robertson to <br />get a complete answer. Mayor Walker provided an update on groups addressing violence in the city. She advised that she would be sending the proposals for non-profit groups to address violence disruption. The <br />BUCK group wants to host an in-person training, costing approximately $30,000. She spoke of <br />stipends for participants and other ways that Council could support the initiatives. MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC <br />Mayor Walker opened the floor for public comment. <br /> <br />- Don Gathers encouraged Council to govern "in the now". - Walt Heinecke thanked Council for the vote on the 1000 Monticello SUP and for moving the Human Rights Commission ordinance forward. He made farewell remarks to John <br />Blair. <br /> The meeting adjourned at 11:09 p.m. BY Order of City Council BY Kyna Thomas, Clerk of Council <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />*Corrected Minutes submitted for approval as original submission was duplicate of January 19, 2021 minutes.