City Council Meeting Agendas

City Council Regular Meeting May 15, 2013 Regular Meeting of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT Council Members - Linda T. Johnson, Mayor, presiding Charles F. Brown, Vice Mayor Michael D. Duman Roger W. Fawcett Jeffrey L. Gardy Curtis R. Milteer, Sr. Charles D. Parr, Sr. Lue R. Ward, Jr. Selena Cuffee-Glenn, City Manager Helivi L. Holland, City Attorney Erika S. Dawley, City Clerk ABSENT None CALL TO ORDER/INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order. Council Member Milteer offered the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT CERTIFICATION City Clerk Dawley presented a resolution certifying the Closed Meeting of May 15, 2013, pursuant to Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Council Member Milteer, on a motion seconded by Council Member Duman, moved that the resolution be approved, as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Gardy, Milteer, Parr, Ward, Brown and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 A RESOLUTION OF CERTIFICATION OF THE CLOSED MEETING OF MAY 15, 2013, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.2-3712 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950), AS AMENDED APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Council Member Gardy, on a motion seconded by Council Member Parr, moved to approve the minutes from the April 17, 2013, Work Session and Regular Meeting, as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Gardy, Milteer Parr, Ward, Brown and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 1 City Council Regular Meeting May 15, 2013 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS There were no items under this portion of the 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 of the Consent Agenda items for separate action. Hearing no requests for removal of any items, Mayor Johnson advised that a motion was in order at this time to adopt the agenda. Council Member Gardy, on a motion seconded by Council Member Duman, moved to adopt the agenda as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Gardy, Milteer Parr, Ward, Brown and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 AGENDA SPEAKERS There were no items under this portion of the agenda. CONSENT AGENDA City Clerk Dawley presented the following Consent Agenda items: Consent Agenda Item #7 - AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE PROCEEDS RESULTING FROM THE SALE OF CERTAIN LANDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SUFFOLK FORECLOSURE MITIGATION AND NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM Consent Agenda Item #8 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE LAKE SPEIGHT NEIGHBORHOOD SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT ENGINEERING AGREEMENT Council Member Milteer called for report on Consent Agenda Item #7 - an ordinance to accept and appropriate proceeds resulting from the sale of certain lands associated with the Suffolk Foreclosure Mitigation and Neighborhood Stabilization Program. Council Member Gardy asked for a review of Consent Agenda Item #8 - a resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the Lake Speight Neighborhood Sewer Improvements Project Engineering Agreement. Referring to Consent Agenda Item #7, City Manager Cuffee-Glenn supplied a summary of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Referring to Consent Agenda Item #8, City Manager Cuffee-Glenn offered a summation of the background information as printed in the official agenda. 2 City Council Regular Meeting May 15, 2013 Council Member Duman, on a motion seconded by Council Member Parr, moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Gardy, Milteer Parr, Ward, Brown and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing - An ordinance granting Rezoning Request, RZ02-13 (Conditional), submitted by the Economic Development Authority of the City of Suffolk, applicant and property owner, to request a change in zoning from MUD, Mixed Use Development, to B-2, General Commercial Zoning District (Conditional) Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director D. Scott Mills and Economic Development Director Kevin Hughes gave an overview of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Hearing no speakers, the public hearing was closed. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Parr queried about any ongoing contact with anyone who was previously interested in the parcel under consideration. Economic Development Director Hughes said that the City is not in contact with anyone who was previously interested in the parcel. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Parr asked for clarification about the proximity of a traffic signal at Murphy’s Mill Road and Northgate Lane, should a traffic signal be warranted once a developer determines the use of the parcel under consideration. Planning and Community Development Director Mills advised that the Public Works Department has studied this matter and deemed the distance between the two traffic signals acceptable. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Parr opined about the funding for the traffic signal at Murphy’s Mill Road. Planning and Community Development Director Mills indicated that traffic signal was funded in partnership between the City, Duke Automotive and the Seasons at Lake Meade. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Duman called for information about the purpose of the proposed ordinance. Planning and Community Development Director Mills stated that the proposed ordinance would rezone the property from Mixed Use Development to its original rezoning classification of General Commercial, thus making the parcel more marketable. Council Member Gardy, on a motion seconded by Council Member Parr, moved to approve the ordinance, with conditions, as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Gardy, Milteer Parr, Ward, Brown and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 3 City Council Regular Meeting May 15, 2013 AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE AND AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SUFFOLK, TO CHANGE ZONING FROM MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT (MUD), TO B-2, GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT (CONDITIONAL) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1900 NORTH MAIN STREET, TAX MAP 25 PARCEL 45, RZ02-13 (CONDITIONAL) Public Hearing - An ordinance granting Conditional Use Permit Request C09-13, submitted by Eric T. Rainwater and Kevin P. Stroud, applicants, on behalf of Parasidis Family Trust #2, property owner, to permit a pawn shop, in accordance with Section 31-306, 31-406, and 31-711 of the Unified Development Ordinance Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director Mills presented a report on the background information as printed in the official agenda. Hearing no speakers, the public hearing was closed. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Duman asked if anyone was present representing the applicants. Kevin Stroud, applicant, came forwarded and identified himself. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Duman solicited clarification about the promotion of a check cashing service at the proposed pawn shop. Mr. Stroud said that this service would not be a part of his business. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Duman inquired about the proposed hours of operation for the pawn shop. Mr. Stroud indicated it was his intention to operation between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, with the flexibility for extended hours to accommodate special occasions or seasonal shopping. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Duman asked if the applicant would be amendable to an amendment to the proposed ordinance that would add a condition restricting hours of operation to 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Mr. Stroud replied in the affirmative. Council Member Duman, on a motion seconded by Council Member Parr, moved to approve the ordinance, with conditions one through five, as presented, and to add six and seven conditions - the hours of operation shall be limited to 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and check cashing services shall not be permitted except as part of a normal business transaction, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Gardy, Milteer Parr, Ward, Brown and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PAWN SHOP ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 819 WEST CONSTANCE ROAD SUITE 12, ZONING MAP 34G15, BLOCK 1, PARCELS F AND G – C09-13 ORDINANCES There were no items under this portion of the agenda. 4 City Council Regular Meeting May 15, 2013 RESOLUTIONS Resolution - A resolution to initiate the rezoning of property identified as Tax Map 35, Parcel 166A from B-1, Neighborhood Commercial to RU, Residential Urban Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director Mills submitted a synopsis of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Vice Mayor Brown, on a motion seconded by Council Member Gardy, moved to approve the resolution, as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Gardy, Milteer Parr, Ward, Brown and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 A RESOLUTION TO INITIATE THE REZONING OF PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP 35, PARCEL 166A FROM B-1, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TO RU, RESIDENTIAL URBAN STAFF REPORTS There were no items under this portion of the agenda. MOTIONS Motion - A motion to schedule a Work Session for June 5, 2013, at 4:00 p.m., unless cancelled Council Member Parr, on motion seconded by Council Member Duman, moved to schedule a Work Session for June 5, 2013, at 4:00 p.m., unless canceled, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Gardy, Milteer Parr, Ward, Brown and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 NON-AGENDA SPEAKERS Angela Harper, 210 Cedar Street, representing Suffolk Chargers, spoke in support of her organization. Chris Dove, 852 Colonel Meade Drive, representing self, opined about the future of the Southeastern Public Service Authority. The following individuals spoke in support of the Suffolk Chargers: Domenick Epps, 2208 Georgia Avenue, representing Suffolk Chargers. Josh Walker, 1698 Dorchester Street, Apartment F-4, representing the Suffolk Chargers. Kelvin Boone, 225 Airport Road, representing the Suffolk Chargers. 5 City Council Regular Meeting May 15, 2013 NEW BUSINESS Mayor Johnson asked City Clerk Dawley if there were any New Business items for consideration. City Clerk Dawley presented the following items for consideration: Library Board – Barbara Banze; Planning Commission – Howard Benton and James Rountree; Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority – LeOtis Williams; and Sister Cities Commission – Sharon Harris. Council Member Milteer, on a motion seconded by Council Member Parr, moved to nominate and appoint the aforementioned individuals, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Gardy, Milteer, Parr, Ward, Brown and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS Utilizing PowerPoint presentation, Media and Community Relations Manager Timothy Kelley reported on the following activities: the State of the City; the Shake, Rattle and Roll Car Show; the Law Enforcement Memorial Service; the Public Utilities Department’s receipt of the Bronze Award for Excellence in Water Treatment Plant Performance for the G. Robert House, Jr. Water Treatment Plant by the Virginia Department of Health Office of Drinking Water; ribbon cuttings for Suffolk Auto Exchange and Jo’s Place Restaurant; a mosquito control update; the upcoming American Cancer Society’s Rockin’ Relay for Life; the upcoming Jumping for a Purpose Wounded Warrior event; the ongoing Great Dismal Swamp Safari Tours; the upcoming Animal Control Division Adopt-a-thon; the upcoming Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday and the City’s observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Council Member Duman advised he attended the following: the National Day of Prayer Breakfast; the Mutt Strut; the State of the City; the Shake Rattle and Roll Car Show; and the Law Enforcement Memorial Service. Council Member Duman opined about the consideration of personal property tax exemption for disabled veterans. Council Member Milteer reported he attended the National Day of Prayer Breakfast and State of the City. Council Member Milteer opined about the City’s real estate tax exemption for senior citizens. Council Member Parr called for the dissemination of the City’s mosquito control spraying schedule. Council Member Gardy announced the upcoming Holland Ruritan Founders Day Celebration. Council Member Ward advised he attended a meeting of the Pughsville Civic League and the Employee Service Awards Luncheon. 6 City Council Regular Meeting May 15, 2013 Council Member Fawcett reported he attended the following: the National Day of Prayer Breakfast; the ribbon cuttings of Suffolk Auto Exchange and Jo’s Place Restaurant; the Mutt Strut; State of the City; the Employee Services Awards Luncheon; the City Employees’ Picnic; the Shake, Rattle and Roll Car Show; and the Law Enforcement Memorial Service. Vice Mayor Brown stated he attended the following events: the Employee Service Awards Luncheon, the State of the City, and the Youth Public Safety Academy Graduation. Vice Mayor Brown announced the upcoming Rockin’ Relay for Life fundraiser. Mayor Johnson opined about the upcoming Rockin’ Relay for Life fundraiser and the National Day of Prayer Breakfast. Mayor Johnson thanked the Media and Community Relations Department for their assistance with the State of the City. Mayor Johnson encouraged individuals to attend the Wounded Warriors Jumping for the Cause fundraiser and the City’s Farmers Market. Mayor Johnson advised she attended a meeting with Major General Bryan Watson. Mayor Johnson advised she will be attending the upcoming Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization retreat. ADJOURNMENT Council Member Gardy, on a motion seconded by Council Member Duman, moved to adjourn, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Gardy, Milteer Parr, Ward, Brown and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 There being no further business to come before City Council, the regular meeting was adjourned at 8:14 p.m. Teste: ________________________________________________ Erika S. Dawley, City Clerk Approved: ____________________________________________ Linda T. Johnson, Mayor APPROVED AS AMENDED: JUNE 19, 2013 7