City Council Meeting Agendas

City Council Regular Meeting June 17, 2009 Regular Meeting of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT Council Members – Linda T. Johnson, Mayor, presiding Curtis R. Milteer, Sr., Vice Mayor Robert C. Barclay IV Joseph H. Barlow Leroy Bennett Charles F. Brown Jeffrey L. Gardy Charles D. Parr, Sr. Selena Cuffee-Glenn, City Manager C. Edward Roettger, Jr., City Attorney Erika S. Dawley, City Clerk ABSENT None CALL TO ORDER/INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order, and Council Member Bennett provided the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT CERTIFICATION City Clerk Dawley presented a resolution certifying the Closed Meeting of June 17, 2009, pursuant to Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Vice Mayor Milteer, on a motion seconded by Council Member Gardy, moved that the resolution be adopted, as presented, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members Barclay, Barlow, Bennett, Brown, Gardy, Parr, Milteer and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 A RESOLUTION OF CERTIFICATION OF THE CLOSED MEETING OF JUNE 17, 2009, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.2-3712 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950), AS AMENDED 1 City Council Regular Meeting June 17, 2009 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Council Member Gardy, on a motion seconded by Council Member Parr, moved to approve the minutes from the April 15, 2009, Work Session and Regular Meeting, as presented, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members Barclay, Barlow, Bennett, Brown, Gardy, Parr, Milteer and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS National Night Out 2009 Safe and Drug-Free Essay and Poster Contests Media and Community Relations Director Debbie George introduced Draya Booker, School Counselor, Project Coordinator. Ms. Booker announced the winners of the aforementioned contest. Recognition of City Employees’ Achievements Media and Community Relations Director George and Human Resources Director Ronnie Charles gave an overview of the background information as printed in the official agenda. REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Mayor Johnson asked if any members of City Council wished to remove any items from the Consent Agenda for separate action. She also announced that there was an additional item for City Council’s consideration: Consent Agenda Item #12 - a resolution in support of a Memorandum of Agreement between the United States Coast Guard and the City of Suffolk. Hearing no requests to remove any items for a separate action, Mayor Johnson advised that a motion was in order to adopt the agenda in its entirety and address the matter of the additional agenda item. Council Member Parr, on a motion seconded by Council Member Gardy, moved to amend the Consent Agenda to add a resolution in support of a Memorandum of Agreement between the United States Coast Guard and the City of Suffolk and adopt the remainder of the agenda in its entirety, as presented, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members Barclay, Barlow, Bennett, Brown, Gardy, Parr, Milteer and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 AGENDA SPEAKERS There were no individuals registered to speak under this portion of the agenda. 2 City Council Regular Meeting June 17, 2009 CONSENT AGENDA City Clerk Dawley presented the following Consent Agenda items for City Council’s consideration: Consent Agenda Item #7 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE A CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CLG) GRANT FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HISTORIC RESOURCES AND A DONATION FROM THE NANSEMOND RIVER GARDEN CLUB Consent Agenda Item #8 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA ENCOURAGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ADOPT LEGISLATION AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS JAMES RIVER RESERVE FLEET AND TO ENCOURAGE OTHER AFFECTED VIRGINIA LOCALITIES TO TAKE A SIMILAR ACTION Consent Agenda Item #9 - A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT Consent Agenda Item #10 - A RESOLUTION TO ABSOLVE THE GOLF FUND OF REPAYMENT OF PAST GENERAL FUND ADVANCES TO COVER OPERATING DEFICITS Consent Agenda Item #11 - A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA, TO APPOINT ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Consent Agenda Item #12 - A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AND THE CITY OF SUFFOLK (This item was added under the Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda and Adoption of the Agenda portion of the agenda.) Council Member Parr called for a summary of Consent Agenda Item #7 - a resolution to accept and appropriate a Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant from the Virginia Department of Historic Resources and a donation from the Nansemond River Garden Club. Referring to Consent Agenda Item #7, Planning and Community Development Director D. Scott Mills outlined the background information as printed in the official agenda. Mayor Johnson sought a summary of Consent Agenda Item #12 - a resolution in support of a Memorandum of Agreement between the United States Coast Guard and the City of Suffolk. Referring to Consent Agenda Item #12, Police Chief Thomas Bennett provided an abstract of the background information as provided on the distributed handout. Vice Mayor Milteer, on a motion seconded by Council Member Gardy, moved to approve the above listed Consent Agenda items, as presented, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members Barclay, Barlow, Bennett, Brown, Gardy, Parr, Milteer and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 3 City Council Regular Meeting June 17, 2009 PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing - A public hearing regarding the relocation of the Registrar’s Office, currently located at 425 West Washington Street, Suite 4, to the Municipal Building, located at 441 Market Street, Suffolk, Virginia Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Deputy City Manager Patrick Roberts gave a review of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Andy Damiani, 701 Dumville Avenue, representing self, suggested relocating the Lakeside Voting Precinct to the new Police Administration Building. Hearing no other speakers, the public hearing was closed. Referring to the presentation, Vice Mayor Milteer sought clarification about the City’s compliance with all of the requirements of the Department of Justice as it relates to the proposed relocation of the Registrar’s Office. City Attorney Roettger explained that tonight’s meeting is the beginning of the public process and his office will be examining those requirements as the process moves forward and will comply as required. He concluded no action on this item was required at this time. Referring to the presentation, Vice Mayor Milteer queried about the timelines of the relocation of the Registrar’s Office as it relates to the November, 2009, elections. City Attorney Roettger advised that the relocation will not occur prior to those elections due to the timeline for the review by the Department of Justice. Referring to the presentation, Vice Mayor Milteer asked about the anticipated savings as a result of the proposed relocation. City Manager Cuffee-Glenn stated that annually the proposed relocation will save $65,000 plus maintenance costs. Public Hearing - An ordinance to authorize the conveyance of City property located at 85 Commerce Street, located in the City of Suffolk, Virginia Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Deputy City Manager Roberts offered an outline of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Andy Damiani, 701 Dumville Avenue, representing self, spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance. Hearing no other speakers, the public hearing was closed. Council Member Parr, on a motion seconded by Council Member Gardy, moved to approve the ordinance, as presented, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members Barclay, Barlow, Bennett, Brown, Gardy, Parr, Milteer and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CONVEYANCE OF CITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 85 COMMERCE STREET, LOCATED IN THE CITY OF SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA 4 City Council Regular Meeting June 17, 2009 Public Hearing - An ordinance granting an Ordinance Text Amendment OA2-09, for additions and amendments to Chapter 31, Article 7, Supplemental Use Regulations, Section 31-714, Sign Regulations; Article 4, Zoning, Section 31-412(h)(2)(D), Special Corridor Overlay District, Limitation of Signs; and Appendix ‘A’, Definitions of the Unified Development Ordinance Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director Mills provided a report of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Thomas Woodward, 227 North Main Street, representing self, spoke in opposed to the proposed ordinance. Hearing no other speakers, the public hearing was closed. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Barclay called for a comparison of the proposed ordinance as it relates to similar sign ordinances in surrounding localities. Planning and Community Development Director Mills advised that the proposed ordinance was fairly consistent with similar legislation in surrounding localities. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Barclay inquired about the sign ordinances for Isle of Wight County and James City County as they compare to the proposed ordinance. Planning and Community Development Director Mills reported that the proposed ordinance was not similar to those of Isle of Wight County and James City County. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Brown queried about the recommendation included in the proposed ordinance to increase sign sizes to dimensions similar to those that existed prior to the adoption of the Unified Development Ordinance. Planning and Community Development Director Mills explained that the proposed ordinance does not include any recommendations that would revert back to the regulations prior to the adoption of the Unified Development Ordinance, only modest increases in sign sizes at industrial or commerce parks. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Barlow solicited information about the inclusion of permanent offsite signs in the proposed ordinance. Planning and Community Development Director Mills stated that the proposed ordinance does not permit permanent offsite signs. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Barlow opined about possible solutions regarding the Commons at Centerbrooke as it relates to the proposed ordinance. Planning and Community Development Director Mills indicated that the proposed ordinance could provide some opportunities to address the sign issues related to this development, but it would not permit every business without major street frontage to erect an offsite sign. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Bennett asked about the billboards in the Shoulders Hill Road/Route 17 area as it relates to the proposed ordinance. Planning and Community Development Director Mills reported that existing billboards have been granted an exemption as they were built prior to the adoption of the Unified Development Ordinance. He added that the Unified Development Ordinance prohibits the construction of new billboards, Discussion ensued among members of City Council about the timeliness of the proposed ordinance. 5 City Council Regular Meeting June 17, 2009 Mayor Johnson queried about the amount of time the Planning Commission has already spent considering the proposed ordinance. Planning and Community Development Director Mills advised that the proposed ordinance has been under consideration by the Planning Commission, its Ordinance Committee, the Tidewater Builders Association and other stakeholders for at least 60 days. Vice Mayor Milteer asked about citizen input as it relates to the proposed ordinance. Planning and Community Development Director Mills reported that citizen input was solicited and considered during the preparation of the proposed ordinance. Referring to the presentation, Mayor Johnson called for clarification about the recommendation included in the proposed ordinance to limit the display of temporary signs for a special civic, cultural or religious event to a maximum of 30 days. Planning and Community Development Director Mills explained that localities use similar signs to promote special events and the proposed ordinance would extend this opportunity to other organizations that meet the outlined criteria. He added that the 30-day maximum was a recommendation; however, it could be modified. Vice Mayor Milteer, on a motion seconded by Council Member Barclay, moved to refer the proposed ordinance back to the Planning Commission for additional review and to schedule the item for their consideration at the August 19, 2009, City Council meeting, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members Barclay, Barlow, Bennett, Brown, Gardy, Parr, Milteer and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 Public Hearing - An ordinance granting a Rezoning Request RZ02-09, for a change in zoning from M2, Heavy Industrial to RC, Residential Compact for property located on Clary’s Drive Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director Mills gave an overview of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Hearing no speakers, the public hearing was closed. Council Member Bennett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Brown, moved to approve the ordinance, as presented, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members Barclay, Barlow, Bennett, Brown, Gardy, Parr, and Johnson 7 NAYS: None 0 (Vice Mayor Milteer was out of the City Council Chamber at the time of the vote.) AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE AND AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SUFFOLK FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON CLARY’S DRIVE TAX MAP 34G19(A), PARCELS 95 THROUGH 104, RZ02-09 6 City Council Regular Meeting June 17, 2009 Public Hearing - An ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit Request C15-08, submitted by Warren C. and Kathryn L. Dewitt, property owners, for an after-the-fact detached accessory dwelling unit on approximately 1.24 acres in accordance with Sections 31-306, 31-406, and 31-701(b)(13) of the Unified Development Ordinance Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director Mills furnished a report on the background information as printed in the official agenda. Warren C. Dewitt, 1608 Tautog Road, representing self, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance. Hearing no other speakers, the public hearing was closed. Council Member Barlow, on a motion seconded by Council Member Parr, moved to deny the ordinance as presented. Referring to the presentation, Mayor Johnson inquired about the number of accessory dwelling units that are currently located on the property under consideration. Planning and Community Development Director Mills explained that at one point there was an accessory dwelling unit located within the primary dwelling, which has now been removed. He added that the applicant is now seeking a Conditional Use Permit for the sole after-the-fact detached access dwelling unit, which is located over the garage. Referring to the presentation, Mayor Johnson queried about the legality of the business that is operating on the property under consideration. Planning and Community Development Director Mills stated that the business operating on the property is operating legally. Council Member Barlow queried about the year that the business was established on the property under consideration. Planning and Community Development Director Mills said that the business, which has been in operation since 2000, is a vested right of the property owner under State law. Council Member Barlow, on a motion seconded by Council Member Parr, moved to deny the ordinance as presented, by the following roll vote: AYES: Council Members Barclay, Barlow, Bennett, Brown, Gardy, and Parr 6 NAYS: Mayor Johnson and Vice Milteer 2 7 City Council Regular Meeting June 17, 2009 Public Hearing - An ordinance amending the boundaries of the Route 17 Special Taxing District Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director Mills outlined the background information as printed in the official agenda. Hearing no speakers, the public hearing was closed. Council Member Barclay, on a motion seconded by Council Member Bennett, moved to approve the ordinance, as presented, by the following roll vote: AYES: Council Members Barclay, Barlow, Bennett, Brown, Milteer and Johnson 6 NAYS: Council Members Gardy and Parr 2 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ROUTE 17 SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT ORDINANCES There were no items under this portion of the agenda. RESOLUTIONS Resolution – A resolution to authorize the transfer of Capital Funds to various Capital Projects Referring to the distributed handout, Budget Officer Anne Seward announced that the resolution has been amended to include the following changes as compared to the background information as printed in the official agenda: Spring Street Property Acquisition - $15,000 has been changed to $20,000 and the Pierce Park Phase II Street Improvements - $125,000 has been changed to $130,000. Capital Programs and Buildings Director Gerry Jones, Public Works Director Eric Nielsen, Parks and Recreation Director Lakita Frazier, Fire Chief Mark Outlaw offered a summary of the various projects outlined in the distributed handout. Referring to the presentation, Vice Mayor Milteer sought clarification about the intended use for the funds for the new Whaleyville/Holland Elementary School as outlined in the proposed resolution. Budget Officer Seward replied that the funds are intended for the preliminary costs including site location and architectural and engineering services. Referring to the presentation, Vice Mayor Milteer called for an explanation of City Council’s role as it relates to the site selection for a new school. City Attorney Roettger stated before a site is selected is must be in compliance with the 2026 Comprehensive Plan as approved by the Planning Commission and City Council. He added that the proposed resolution states that the resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption, except as to the transfer to the new Whaleyville/Holland elementary school, which shall be effective upon approval pursuant to Virginia Code Section 15.2-2232, which outlines the role of the Planning Commission and the City Council as it relates to their approval per the 2026 Comprehensive Plan. 8 City Council Regular Meeting June 17, 2009 Referring to the presentation, Council Member Gardy queried about the location of a pole adjacent to the new Police Administration Building. Capital Programs and Buildings Director Jones said that the pole currently located adjacent to the building is temporary and that Dominion will be addressing the matter within the next week. Referring to the amended resolution as distributed, Council Member Parr, on a motion seconded by Vice Mayor Milteer, moved to amend the resolution to transfer $75,000 from the Peanut Park Gymnasium Project to complete the Pierce Park Phase II Street Improvements Project; provide the remainder to the Hollywood Emergency Second Access Project; and approve the remainder of the resolution as presented. Budget Officer Seward and City Manager Cuffee-Glenn called for clarification of the motion as it relates to the specific designation of the funding for the Pierce Park Phase II Street Improvement Project and the Hollywood Emergency Second Access. Discussion ensued regarding funding the remainder of the Pierce Park Phase II Street Improvements Project and the Peanut Park Gymnasium. Vice Mayor Milteer withdrew his second to the motion as outlined above. Referring to the amended resolution as distributed, Council Member Parr, on a motion seconded by Council Member Barclay, moved to amend the resolution to transfer $75,000 from the Peanut Park Gymnasium Project to complete the Pierce Park Phase II Street Improvements Project; provide the remainder to the Hollywood Emergency Second Access Project; and approve the remainder of the resolution as presented, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members Barclay, Barlow, Bennett, Brown, Gardy, Parr, Milteer and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF CAPITAL FUNDS TO VARIOUS CAPITAL PROJECTS STAFF REPORTS Staff Report - Obici House Request for Proposal (RFP) Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation and referring to the distributed handout, Deputy City Manager Roberts provided an update on the above referenced item. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Parr asked that the request for proposal states that the land under the Obici House will not be conveyed and that it will be leased along with the Obici House itself. Deputy City Manager Roberts responded that if that is the will of City Council, City Administration can add that language accordingly. Referring to the presentation, Vice Mayor Milteer queried about the property around the Obici House as it relates to the request for proposals. Deputy City Manager Roberts stated that the request for proposal will indicate that the City will provide any needed ingress, egress, landscaping and maintenance easements, but that matter is negotiable. 9 City Council Regular Meeting June 17, 2009 Referring to the presentation, Vice Mayor Milteer opined about the parking at the Obici House during periods of high activity at Sleepy Hole Golf Course. Deputy City Manager Cuffee-Glenn indicated that the matter of parking for the Obici House is also negotiable. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Barclay inquired about the feasibility of the proposed 60-day advertisement period for the request for proposals for the Obici House due to the current economic climate. Deputy City Manager Roberts replied that the timeframe can be extended if necessary. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Barclay asked about the feasibility of including language regarding historical appropriateness or sensitivity as one of the evaluation requirements for the request for proposals for the Obici House. Deputy City Manager Roberts explained that City Administration considered such a requirement and that matter will be taken into account during the evaluation process, but decided that including a specific prerequisite of that nature might exclude potential respondents. Discussion ensued among members of City Council about the proposed request for proposals for the Obici House. Council Member Parr, on a motion seconded by Council Member Gardy, moved to direct City Manager Cuffee-Glenn to advertise the request for proposals for the Obici House as presented with the addition of language outlining that the lease of the Obici House does not include the conveyance of the land under the house itself. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Barlow sought clarification about the need to convey the land under the Obici House in order to seek grants for the restoration of the house. City Manager Cuffee-Glenn reported that restoration grants can be obtained without ownership of the property under the Obici House. Members of City Council deliberated on the proposed request for proposals for the Obici House, the various recommendations that have been proposed and the proposed 60-day advertisement timeframe for the request for proposals. Council Member Gardy withdrew his second. The motion died for lack of a second. It was the consensus of City Council to direct City Manager Cuffee-Glenn to prepare a draft request for proposal incorporating the various comments from City Council for review at the July 1, 2009, City Council meeting. 10 City Council Regular Meeting June 17, 2009 MOTIONS Motion - A motion to schedule a Work Session for July 1, 2009, at 4:00 p.m., unless canceled or called earlier by the Mayor Council Member Gardy, on motion seconded by Council Member Parr, moved to schedule a Work Session on July 1, 2009, at 4:00 p.m., unless canceled or called earlier by the Mayor, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members Barclay, Barlow, Bennett, Brown, Gardy, Parr, Milteer and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 NON-AGENDA SPEAKERS There were no individuals registered to speak under this portion of the agenda. NEW BUSINESS Council Member Gardy provided a summary of a recent Southeastern Public Service Authority meeting. Council Member Gardy, on a motion seconded by Council Member Parr, moved to encumber the remaining $55,000 from the City’s Contingency Fund from Fiscal Year 2008-2009 to Fiscal Year 2009-2010 for any future professional services expenditures related to the Southeastern Public Service Authority, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members Barclay, Barlow, Bennett, Brown, Gardy, Parr, Milteer and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 Mayor Johnson reported on a recent meeting of the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization where member localities were requested to submit letters in support of the construction of the new Jordan Bridge. Council Member Parr, on a motion seconded by Council Member Barclay, moved to direct City Manager Cuffee-Glenn to prepare a letter on behalf of City Council in support of the construction of the new Jordan Bridge, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members Barclay, Barlow, Bennett, Brown, Gardy, Parr, Milteer and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 11 City Council Regular Meeting June 17, 2009 Mayor Johnson asked City Clerk Dawley if there were any New Business items for consideration. City Clerk Dawley advised that the following names have been submitted for consideration for boards and commissions appointments: Airport Commission - Evelyn Jones and George M. McClellan, II; Early Childhood Development Commission - Marie K. Baker, Anne H. Fischer, Jennifer Foster, and Tammi Rittenhouse; Eastern Virginia Health Systems Agency - Leonard Horton; Economic Development Authority of the City of Suffolk - John D. Eure, Jr.; Historic Landmarks Commission - Geraldine Outterbridge; Library Board - Clara M. Yates; Local Board of Building Code Appeals - Rebecca Habel and Mitchell Wilcox; Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission – Clinton Jenkins; Planning Commission - Howard Benton, William H. Goodman, Sr., Sylvester Jones, Ritchie Jordan, William S. Perry, James R. Rountree, Thomas Savage, and Arthur Singleton; and Sister Cities - Constance Jones Vice Mayor Milteer, on a motion seconded by Council Member Parr, moved to nominate and appoint the aforementioned individuals to the boards and commissions as outlined above, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members Barclay, Barlow, Bennett, Brown, Gardy, Parr, Milteer and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Barlow welcomed new Police Chief Thomas Bennett. Council Member Bennett expressed his appreciation to Mayor Johnson, City Manager Cuffee-Glenn and Public Works Director Eric Nielsen for their efforts in providing a second egress in Hollywood/Jericho. Council Member Bennett reported on drainage issues on Freeman Avenue, Skeet Road, and Hunters Court. Council Member Parr called for status reports on funding for infrastructural projects in the Boston area and the Americans with Disabilities Act improvements at Peanut Park. Council Member Parr commended the Parks and Recreation Department for the TGIF Concerts at Constant’s Wharf Park and Mariana. Council Member Parr commented on the upcoming ribbon cutting ceremony for the Health and Human Services Building. Council Member Brown thanked the Police Department for their efforts in addressing a recent automobile break-in attempt in East Suffolk Gardens. Vice Mayor Milteer announced the upcoming changes in the bulk refuse collection program and fee and then asked that the information about these changes be aired on the Municipal Channel. Vice Mayor Milteer reported drainage issued on the 2100 block of Airport Road. 12 City Council Regular Meeting June 17, 2009 Mayor Johnson directed City Manager Cuffee-Glenn to contact area businesses about the need to support the construction of the new Jordan Bridge. Mayor Johnson reported on a recent meeting of the Virginia Workforce Council and called for a presentation about their new workforce development software. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Media and Community Relations Director Debbie George announced the following events: ongoing public information campaign about the new bulk refuse program and fee; the upcoming ribbon cutting ceremony for the Health and Human Services Building and the 2009 hurricane season community outreach activities. ADJOURNMENT Council Member Gardy, on a motion seconded by Council Member Bennett, moved to adjourn, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members Barclay, Barlow, Bennett, Brown, Gardy, Parr, Milteer and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 There being no further business to come before City Council, the regular meeting was adjourned at 10:04 p.m. Teste: ________________________________________________ Erika S. Dawley, CMC, City Clerk Approved: ____________________________________________ Linda T. Johnson, Mayor APPROVED: AUGUST 19, 2009 13