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NOVEMBER 14, 2017 MINUTES WORKSHOP -1- 10141A r.44'81, Pe:; -' L._ .'9.\ S=Vil i ei 9 end +s or ouR o at ,0 VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Virginia Beach, Virginia November 14, 2017 Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., called to order the CITY COUNCIL'S WORKSHOP in the City Council Conference Room, Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at 4:00 P.M Council Members Present: Jessica P. Abbott, M Benjamin Davenport, Robert M Dyer, Barbara M Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, John d. Moss, Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood Council Members Absent: None November 14, 2017 -2- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS POLICE ACADEMY VIDEO 4:00 P.M. Mayor Sessoms welcomed Chief James Cervera —Police. Chief Cervera expressed his appreciation to City Council for their continued support and showed a video depicting the rigid training of the Police Academy, produced by VBTV. Chief Cervera advised Councilman Wood initially recommended making the video to be used as a recruiting tool. Mayor Sessoms expressed his appreciation to Chief Cervera, the Communication Department and everyone working on this project. November 14, 2017 -3- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS COMMUNICATIONS- Update 4:18 P.M. Mayor Sessoms welcomed Julie Hill, Director— Communications. Mrs. Hill expressed her appreciation to City Council for their continued support: \ N, City Council Informational \‘4 Briefing Communications November 14, 2017 Update Here is the Presentation Outline. Presentation Outline • Background and research • Examples from other cities • Virginia Beach November 14, 2017 -4- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS COMMUNICATIONS— Update (Continued) "No One Nothing Immune"to fake news: No One POLmCS Someone is falsely telling Virginia c -.4%.10,t,.... Nothing voters their polling places have changed,ACLU says Immune Anyone unsure about where they need to go to cote today should visit electionsnirginia.goc to verify then polling place. 4 us EDITION N. , l'ir/ U.S. wove eusness Tech 4 JO.- AN d 3.3 VI HURRICANE IRMA:THE FAKE NE I A RUMORS GOING VIRAL AS STOR V F i l Fake news continues to be a growing concern: 3 e E•S•�• 0 r Growing Concern jj _ / • Courses, Webinars \ 15 ' • Conference sessions like: ,� • "Internet Trolls, Fake News, and c- Maintaining Public Trust" and • Navigating the Era of Alternative AIFacts: Restoring Truth &Trust in • . .... . the Media and Government" . ..r =i• ,„,.... "`'-..,„„.„, Research, articles, books, editorials :,............. . ,....... ......_ ...„..,... „..._. , ,,...„....„ November 14, 2017 -5- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS COMMUNICATIONS— Update (Continued) There has been a rise in the portion of adults using "mobile devices"for their news source: 4 ... with the greatest increase among older Americans Where People Get News 75 68 Rise in portion of adults turning to mobile devices for news ... %of US.adults who per get news on a mobile device 22 65. 2017 85°� 2016 72 2013 54 PEW RE SEAPLP Q\TER 2/3 of the adults living in the United States get news from social media: 67 62% Where People Get News 20 Moray vier—1816 Sometimes 1 II In 2017, two-thirds of U.S. adults get news from social media Often 2016 2017 PEW RESEARCH CENTER November 14, 2017 -6- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS COMMUNICATIONS—Update (Continued) 6 Majority say fake news has left Americans confused about basic facts 64% 24% 11% A great deal Some Not much/ none Pew Research Center,Dec 2016 7 [CATEGO RY NAME [CATEGO [VAL RY NAME] [VALUE] of U.S. adults [CATEG• who are in RY their ability to NAME] [VALUE] recognize made- up news November 14, 2017 -7- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS COMMUNICATIONS—Update (Continued) Social media makes it easier,faster and more pervasive to spread misinformation: Spread of Misinformation •Social media makes it easier, faster, more pervasive • Illusory truth effect • Repetition of false information solidifies it, creates doubt • Memories mix up real and false information • Group think, popularity vs. quality ("echo chambers") •Limits to human brain • Information overload, short, stretched attention spans •Less application of critical thinking, lack of media literacy During the most recent City Council Retreat, Mr. Sumek advised this is a problem all over the Country and provided some specific cities that have created webpages to combat the misinformation: 9 Feet or Salon? .. c...,,...v. 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',WIN..POM iaMaaMMMMaawww paOear q ee PRMtuParaaaa•a mr•ft as wMne ftaryayNaaaaw Ca.0p•OkImes Wows 4 OM ft/. ryatllrYtMn'tr Hraaarl.�IM arwwwarraawsywaatyt W aralw.Y. 11.14110.10,011.141M10•0111111,M/OSISIa Mt R11101.11611111711416. *r.urNyasrearaaacIS.rtara. ossa.0aa.w�1�1M MM ca+ c ).nagaa11earMW MOOMM•rwr.aMN". • -! 13 F w' 14111111112101,-, • ..w r.. .0marrm F warn. r Tac 11.1.11.1./0alaaalM11.0101. ~°a"a'a` arraaavaaaa UaW PAM NW Other Cities •001•01•1111.11111111.1001.1 - - 14,41.1 1114 PACT 1MI 1511.a I.Tp TN Mr a 111.11111,N117•1 MIAMI r.s,- ~ November 14, 2017 -10- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS COMMUNICATIONS—Update (Continued) There are a few `fake news detectors"that can be used to detect misinformation: 14 Combating False Information ■ Recommendations tend to focus on individuals • Limit repeating untruth, increase repetition of truth • Present new information to unseat untruth • Encourage use of fake news detector browser plug-ins: • (Chrome, Firefox, Safari) • (Chrome) • (Chrome, for Facebook feed) 15 Combating False Information ■Use unlikely source ■Swamp falsehood with truth ■Fast •Video may be more effective than text Psychological Science,Sept 12,2017 November 14, 2017 -11- CITY 11-CI T Y MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS COMMUNICATIONS—Update (Continued) The City will be adding Instagram, a new web page, and a new weekly show in an effort to combat misinformation: Communication Approaches • Use existing and new platforms to address factual inaccuracies • Facebook, Twitter, Nextdoor uritT • •Add Instagram ;to ds • New web page ties ��,. �a 4ictions • New weekly show 10001 . •eCe, ons • Broaden engagement strategies • Implement Publiclnput.com 28,745 67,003 79,568 � 4,278; 1,27 854,271 • 8 followers 1100 In since Ap ril 18 November 14, 2017 -12- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS COMMUNICATIONS—Update (Continued) The City has almost 29,000 followers on Facebook. Compared to other cities, this is notable: Grow Social 18 Media Audiences City Population Likes Following Virginia Beach 452,602 29,E^8 28,698 Austin 947,890 15,736 15,462 Fort Worth 854,113 10,353 10,299 facebook Charlotte 842,051 10,258 10,194 Seattle 704,352 1,490 1,545 Denver 693,060 9,511 9,617 Atlanta 472,522 4,876 4,904 12.790/0 Long Beach 470,130 33,981 33,496 Raleigh 458,880 6,955 6,938 Miami 453,579 6,219 6,257 19 New Site New Web Page 3' • C J November 14, 2017 -13- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS COMMUNICATIONS— Update (Continued) Here is an example of how Instagram can be used for the City: 0 • O HIRING: pothole haters ADVANCING ECONOMIC INCLUSION IN BOSTON'S BUSINESS COMMUNITY Nppl)lit 110nt0a1.yot'/)0b3 Ap.+.l d4ta..MnonM..ty.n ta.mwwend rogue y in Ow'wain r..e. CITY M BOSTON 14 r' • ...e. O October 16th. pii _ ..:... *"" The Great Hall f 71� a at Faneuil HaIL - 5:30 7:30 Produced Dy: 4�i v. ., �t . , ,,.,,„,, Here is an example of how the City's new webpage might look: 1113 IMMIIMMMEMEI 11 ,,,,,,•. n NYMES; Hs,.. ` Sia:ii. Vii 1 nown.n.)Dta+.....,)...wawa.,Caw)..stew r... •F-. r CONUNbn7K[d OIE1 ` Fact or Fiction? c Mawss - Macaw. 1 RUg4.TRelerliam base Wa on me Wei..tnf,w I .INIEWMDFW1111111.eekA,.fa.n.4.W *wrwa.MnL r ..t W i**bM4nnt t 1Mt Mr t.t eMwlMta UeoatvaMM.�MYetwee.nkellMYt Mw en w>].etuau .e.OW MOM me/ft..Vt...a..VOW On IIIWawa.wan ow oft own wan...awn,an now nom woo anwow a wawa www ow",on,Ono HNIIMVAiAlRdltt.M014 JRi aRIRA4t71•a CWtFCr W111411((iri Sal I OR ATOI HELPCEICIER <OWL. November 14, 2017 -14- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS COMMUNICATIONS— Update (Continued) Mrs. Hill showed a video clip of the new program that will air on VBTV: Air Introducing VB 411 November 14, 2017 -15- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS COMMUNICATIONS— Update (Continued) The City is implementing a new Public Engagement/Input tool with Publiclnput.com: 24 Focus on Engagement Publiclnput.com •Versatile online engagement tools • Integrates live broadcasting with interactive tools •web surveys, text messaging, live meeting voting, in-email and print surveys • Mobile-first design •Attractive and user-friendly interface • Comprehensive analysis and robust data visualization 25 Please view the Slideshow from the 1 How often do you ode the bus? Public Meeting and take the survey that follows(it will take approximately 5.10 minutes.) Every day ora Letter acceso ala presentation y a Once or twxeaweek .n Espanol,',or ,one mod. Once O,twice a month Project Less than owe a month Help Us Shape Page Your Community Never Investment in •"' Transit! et 44 taf 17 ► e tra November 14, 2017 -16- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS COMMUNICATIONS—Update (Continued) BOONE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PLAN • 1:11111 • L1t •„ 3,200 633 51 84,973 7,657 2,307 6 Top Questions Project Engagement 4 How k.•new you been waken sanneaO, * ,,.www • yr. • stew. . a re bon tp ye.r. '... .. • • • • a Chs•ir �+r • • • 3y tit • • • we. • r. • November 14, 2017 -17- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS COMMUNICATIONS—Update (Continued) 19,053 2,949 285 44,523 17,911 2,561 2 ko OWN." noP«T E•0y.r-. Z. . . • • • • .� jtl Spirit of East Austin Ideas&Discussion aV.e•• »Sne COMMEA!1 3,232 797 1,359 502 32 57,297 S.-.,, Emad (CAMP'. Ma••..y.L OM..s fIrKAT Oat. S•n.g Page ,E)PubFJ.Ln Adminyw ,.logo,fc,.ot.ng comment., 'age Images&Description • Top of Pay.Banns. *Pt ., ‘•- November 14, 2017 -18- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS COMMUNICATIONS—Update (Continued) Data Insights Cross-Tab Builder What Ostncl oo you iM in, i vr!,an of ms•>c Syu n of Evst rwuM topes n most important to yowl • Custom.text shown Of raters who selected'EMuin 1'to what Drsmct do you toe nY.355E \1%1 •. answered'Mixed Income Housing I nchssive Culture-to which of these Sprit ���•' of fast Austin topes is most important to your a 35% Mixed-Income Housing&Inclusive Culture �,.:,. ......\ �. :. City Council `\ G` Informational Gree \ Ea Briefing Communications November 14, 2017 Update November 14, 2017 -19- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Recruitment and Retention 4:45 P.M. Mayor Sessoms welcomed Chief Edward Brazle—Emergency Medical Services. Chief Brazle expressed his appreciation to City Council for their continued support: !:tom Emergency Medical Services Volunteer Recruiting and Retention 11/14/17 Chief Edward M. Brazle Why am I here? • Update on volunteer membership numbers and trends • Review ongoing volunteer Recruiting and Retention initiatives VA BEACH:O EMS November 14, 2017 -20- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Recruitment and Retention (Continued) Here is an Overview of Volunteer Membership: Volunteer Membership • Qualified and Staffing Ambulances: 438 • Performing Other Duties: —Students and Interns: 211 —Special Operations: 63 —Administrative and Support: 161 — Leave/Inactive Status: 86 VA BEACH*EMS For EMS Volunteers, the Recruiting and Retention Realities, is the average median of service is 3.8 years: Recruiting and Retention Realities • Not everyone wants to join a rescue squad • Some applicants can't complete the selection and training process • Few applicants expect to stay forever • Life changes happen • Demands for service must be met BEACI$EMS November 14, 2017 -21- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Recruitment and Retention (Continued) Here is an overview of the Program Evaluations: Program Evaluations • Department of EMS internal survey 2015 —Validated by external review • Audit of EMS Recruitment and Retention (Virginia Beach City Auditor, February 2017) • Ongoing assessments by staff, rescue squads, City Manager's Office, etc. VA BEACH*EMS What is Recruiting? li.a Ian. It\ a Wall' 51/l':II� . Hllli 1 It's It's a a Snake! Trcc' BEACH*EMS November 14, 2017 -22- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Recruitment and Retention (Continued) Recruitment happens in three (3)phases: Recruitment Phases Attract Select Appoint The first Phase is to "Attract" the Volunteer. EMS supports a number of marketing activities, but has focused on intake and training: Recruitment: Attract • Word of mouth remains #1 attractor • Virginia Beach Rescue Squad Foundation investment • Department of EMS efforts BEACH*EMS November 14, 2017 -23- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Recruitment and Retention (Continued) EMS began tracking the Referral Source: Referral Source (October 2017 ytd) 3S0 319 300 250 200 170 150 100 74 89 52 S01 7 18_1 ' 4Z5' .04, eeaa �¢ a� 05A o�d a°erh Pei oo'a�� �` y� ea O` 310 5 304, ,Pr The Second Phase is to "Select"the Volunteer. The City is putting a lot of emphasis on this phase: Recruitment: Select • Improved website experience • Online applications (since February 2016) • Individual orientations • Earlier opportunities to get involved via online training, ridalongs, etc. VA BEACH*EMS November 14, 2017 -24- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Recruitment and Retention (Continued) Volunteer Applications tt� 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 201& ♦-Applications Received AO—Applications Approved The Third Phase is to "Appoint" the Volunteer. The City is offering a more efficient admission process for EMT class and has increased the number of classes offered: Recruitment: Appoint • More efficient admission process for EMT class • New EMT classes start at least every other month • More online training options BEACH*EMS November 14, 2017 -25- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Recruitment and Retention (Continued) Here are the 2017 projections for EMS Training which is encouraging: Training Pipeline 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 --In Training to New Qualihed AIC Work in Progress • Assessing efficacy of current recruiting tactics • Improving coordination between Rescue Squad Foundation and City • Expanding marketing activities of EMS staff • More involvement at the rescue squad level YA BEACH*EMS November 14, 2017 -26- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Recruitment and Retention (Continued) What About Retention? Accountability DE MICE loaders* Say Mao) FLE:III:I rry Equipment scheduling TranspaGalnm Politics Communications Meal Safety IiC=C����.L1iil c t'i Here are the ongoing Retention Initiatives: Ongoing Retention Initiatives • Numerous activities and events — Sponsored by both squads and City • Improved member communications • More training opportunities/options • Increased flexibility where feasible — Membership Task Force review A BEBCB*EMS November 14, 2017 -27- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Recruitment and Retention (Continued) Again, the 2017 numbers are projections and it is estimated to take one (1)year to attract, retain and qualify an Ambulance Certified Volunteer: Ambulance Certified Volunteers 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 qualified AIC --Active AIC In the future, EMS is focusing more on the Ambulance in Charge (AIC) and continues to develop more flexible approaches to scheduling: Where do we go next? • Better data management focusing on AICs — Including more specific exit data • Capitalize on expanded Training capacity • Continue to develop more flexible approaches to scheduling — Is there a need for more centralized staffing coordination? fit BEACH*EMS November 14, 2017 -28- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Recruitment and Retention (Continued) Retention Desired State • Provide a positive experience for our volunteers • Keep members as long as possible • Ensure all members, past and present, are effective ambassadors BEACH*EMS In Closing • We've achieved much • Community and Government investment have provided a strong foundation for continued growth and success • More great things are ahead YA BEACH:0;EMS, November 14, 2017 -29- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Recruitment and Retention (Continued) y I .! __1 1 11 QUESTIONS? Mayor Sessoms expressed his appreciation to Chief Brazle and the entire Department for their work. November 14, 2017 -30- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS FAMILY LEAVE POLICY 5:08 P.M. Mayor Sessoms welcomed Regina Hilliard, Director — Human Resources. Mrs. Hilliard expressed her appreciation to City Council for their continued support: Revitalizing Recruitment and Retention CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 2017 REGINA S. HILLIARD DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Currently, the City has a turnover rate of 6.9% not including retirement. It is most concerning that one- half of the turnover is with employees with less than five(5)years of service: Why Revitalization Needs to Occur Turnover has increased among employees and is expected to continue During recession, benefits were streamlined and cuts were made —few benefits have been added To help ensure our benefits meet the changing needs of our workforce November 14, 2017 -31- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS FAMILY LEAVE POLICY (Continued) Two programs are recommended for City Council's consideration: Work/Lice Balance Benefits for Discussion Extended Sick Leave Donation Program Maternity/Parental Leave Here is an Overview of the Extended Sick Leave program: Extended Sick Leave Current Benefit Components Sick Leave Bank & Review Board Sick Leave grants and donations available Only Plan 1 & Plan 2 employees are eligible November 14, 2017 -32- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS FAMILY LEAVE POLICY (Continued) There are a variety of reasons change is being considered but most importantly, in two (2) years, 158 employees received donations while only thirty-seven (37) employees received grants from the Sick Leave Bank: Extended Sick Leave Why change? Hybrid employees are not eligible Employees use donations more than they use the Sick Leave Bank Sick Leave Review Board is exposed to confidential medical information Board decisions are based on a formula that requires access to discipline The recommendation is to eliminate the Extended Sick Leave Bank and the Review Board: Extended Sick Leave Donation Program Recommendations Eliminate Extended Sick Leave Bank and Review Board Allow Leave Donations — once all individual leave has been used, employees solicit leave from co-workers Citywide All full-time & probationary employees are eligible, including Hybrid Must be supported by medical documentation November 14, 2017 -33- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS FAMILY LEAVE POLICY (Continued) Extended Sick Leave Donation Program Recommendations (cont.) Membership/repayment of donations is not required If employees cannot get needed donations from co-workers, Director can request Reserve Leave (City's bucket) HR will oversee the Leave Donations Program City Council requested the City consider adding Maternity/Parental Leave: Add Maternity/Parental Leave Why Additional Leave? Slow growing benefit trend Average age of full-time City employees is 45 — "sandwich generation" Provides paid leave for valuable time needed for bonding and parental care November 14, 2017 -34- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS FAMILY LEAVE POLICY (Continued) Here are the Recommendations to add the Maternity/Parental Leave as an additional benefit: Add Maternity/Parental Leave Recommendations Provide three weeks of paid Maternity Leave to birthing parent for the birth of a child Non-birthing parent receives two weeks of paid Parental Leave for the birth of a child for bonding Parents receive two weeks of paid Parental Leave after the adoption of a child for bonding Add Maternity/Parental Leave Recommendations Employees receive up to one week of paid Parental Leave to care for a parent Leave does not have to be taken consecutively November 14, 2017 -35- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS FAMILY LEAVE POLICY (Continued) What's Next? City Council approval needed for City Code change. Section 2-120 requires Sick Leave Review Board and payback provisions Mayor Sessoms expressed his appreciation to Mrs. Hilliard and the entire Department for their work. November 14, 2017 -36- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS REGIONAL BROADBAND INITIATIVE 5:30 P.M. Mayor Sessoms welcomed David L. Hansen, City Manager. Mr. Hansen expressed his appreciation to City Council for their continued support. He was pleased to report all seventeen (17) localities supported this Regional effort. Mr. Hansen advised the GO Virginia Regional Council met today and out of the approximately $2.5-Million funding available, the Region received almost $700,000 for this initiative. Mr. Hansen showed a brief video that was presented with the Grant Application: Hampton Roads Regional Broadband Initiative preoaratory Work GO VA J.ocal Match atm Final Engineering for Southside Fiber Network $800,000 $800,000 $1,600,000 Pre-Engineering for the Peninsula Fiber Network $ 40,000 $ 40,000 $ 80,000 Develop Governance Structure $ 30,000 5 30.000 $ 60.000 Subtotal Preparatory Work $870,000 $870,000 $ 1,740,000 Construction of Southside Fiber Network $3,920,000 $11,200,000 $15,120,000 TOTAL $4,790,000 $12,070,000 $16,860,000 GO Virginia Regional Council Decision 11/14/2017 ➢Hampton Roads Unmanned Systems(endorsed by the HRPDC) $150,000 ➢Hampton Roads Broadband Initiative(endorsed by the HRPDC) $530,000 r Hampton Roads Cyber Security Education,Workforce and Economic Development Alliance Collaboration Laboratory $642,713 Virginia Digital Shipbuilding Program $647,540 757 Seed Fund $140,000 November 14, 2017 -37- ADD ON Councilman Uhrin distributed a copy of a proposed Resolution to be brought forward at the next Formal Session, naming the Convention Center Ballroom "THE JAMES B. RICKETTS BALLROOM". Council Lady Wilson advised she was appointed by the Governor to the Broadband Advisory Council. Mayor Sessoms, with CONSENSUS of City Council, CANCELLED all Sessions of City Council scheduled for January 2, 2018, and rescheduled them for Tuesday,January 9, 2018. November 14, 2017 -38- ADJOURNMENT Mayor William D. Sessoms,Jr., DECLARED the City Council Meeting ADJOURNED at 5:46 P.M. ////fP an%fir' -:arnesiMC Chief Deputy City Clerk c . Ruth odges Fraser, MMC City Clerk November 14, 2017