City Council Meeting Agendas

City Council Regular Meeting June 21, 2017 Regular Meeting of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West Washington Street, on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT Council Members - Linda T. Johnson, Mayor, presiding Leroy Bennett, Vice Mayor Michael D. Duman Roger W. Fawcett Donald Z. Goldberg Timothy J. Johnson Curtis R. Milteer, Sr. Lue R. Ward, Jr. Patrick G. Roberts, 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 June 21, 2017, pursuant to Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Milteer, moved to approve the resolution, as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 8 NAYS: None 0 A RESOLUTION OF CERTIFICATION OF THE CLOSED MEETING OF JUNE 21, 2017, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.2-3712 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950), AS AMENDED 1 City Council Regular Meeting June 21, 2017 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Council Member Duman, on a motion seconded by Council Member Goldberg, moved to approve the minutes from the May 17, 2017, Work Session and Regular Meeting, as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 8 NAYS: None 0 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 advised that a motion was in order at this time to adopt the agenda as presented. Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, moved to adopt the agenda, as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 8 NAYS: None 0 AGENDA SPEAKERS There were no speakers under this portion of the agenda. CONSENT AGENDA There were no items under this portion of the agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing – An ordinance to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish a daycare, child (as accessory use to permitted place of worship or school), on property located at 2460 Pruden Boulevard, Zoning Map 25A, Parcel 1*A; C05-17 Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director David Hainley supplied a summary of the background information as printed in the official agenda. David Sexton, no address provided, Pastor, CrossPointe Freewill Baptist Church, applicants and property owners, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance, as presented. Hearing no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed. 2 City Council Regular Meeting June 21, 2017 Council Member Duman, on a motion seconded by Council Member Goldberg, moved to approve the ordinance, with conditions, as presented. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Milteer queried about the number of students at the proposed daycare. Planning and Community Development Director Hainley said that the applicant would be limited to a maximum of 50 students. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Milteer opined about the applicant’s compliance with all State regulations regarding daycare facilities. Planning and Community Development Director Hainley replied in the affirmative. Council Member Duman, on a motion seconded by Council Member Goldberg, moved to approve the ordinance, with conditions, as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 8 NAYS: None 0 AN ORDINANCE TO GRANT A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A DAYCARE, CHILD (AS ACCESSORY USE TO PERMITTED PLACE OF WORSHIP OR SCHOOL), ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2460 PRUDEN BOULEVARD, ZONING MAP 25A, PARCEL 1*A; C05-17 Public Hearing – An ordinance to grant a Conditional Use Permit to restore and renovate a non-conforming use and structure which exceeds fifty percent of the replacement cost, on property located at 2231 East Washington Street, Zoning Map 35, Parcel(s) 159A; C06-17 Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director Hainley offered a synopsis of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Whitney Saunders, 705 West Washington Street, Saunders and Ojeda, P.C., applicants, representing Gregory and Melissa Boney, property owners, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance, as presented. Hearing no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed. Referring to the presentation, Vice Mayor Bennett solicited clarification about the structure included in the proposed ordinance. Planning and Community Development Director Hainley reported that the two-story building is only one included in the proposed ordinance. Vice Mayor Bennett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Duman, moved to approve the ordinance, with conditions, as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 8 NAYS: None 0 3 City Council Regular Meeting June 21, 2017 AN ORDINANCE TO GRANT A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO RESTORE AND RENOVATE A NON-CONFORMING USE AND STRUCTURE WHICH EXCEEDS FIFTY PERCENT OF THE REPLACEMENT COST, ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2231 EAST WASHINGTON STREET, ZONING MAP 3, PARCEL(S) 159A; C06-17 Public Hearing – An ordinance to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish a truck stop/travel plaza on property located at 2400 and 2410 Holland Road, Zoning Map 32B, Parcel(s) 3*1 and 3*2; C07-17 Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director Hainley gave a report on the background information as printed in the official agenda. Brad Alsup, 5580 Loomis Road, Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot Travels Center, LLC, applicants, representing CenterPoint Properties Trust, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance, as presented. Hearing no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Fawcett opined about the hours of operation of the proposed facility. Mr. Alsup indicated that the proposed facility will operate 24 hours. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Fawcett queried about the exit from the proposed facility. Mr. Alsup stated that the trucks would exit from Ace Drive onto the CenterPoint Drive. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Johnson asked about the type of buffer that would be between the proposed facility and the adjacent neighborhood. Mr. Alsup said that a vegetative buffer would be installed between the proposed facility and the adjacent neighborhood. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Johnson called for clarification about the ability to take left turns onto Holland Road from the proposed facility. Mr. Alsup explained that no left turns will be permitted onto Holland Road from the facility. Council Member Johnson, on a motion seconded by Council Member Milteer, moved to approve the ordinance, with conditions, as presented: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 8 NAYS: None 0 AN ORDINANCE TO GRANT A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A TRUCK STOP/TRAVEL PLAZA ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2400 AND 2410 HOLLAND ROAD, ZONING MAP 32B, PARCEL(S) 3*1 AND 3*2; C07-17 Public Hearing – An ordinance to grant a Subdivision Variance to the Street Improvement Standards of Section 31-612 of the Unified Development Ordinance to permit the creation of a residential subdivision of 25 or more lots without secondary access and the minimum access separation requirements for property located at 1280 Portsmouth Boulevard, Zoning Map 27, Parcel(s) 39, 43, and 43*1 and Zoning Map 27N, Parcels(s) OS*G and OS*H; V01-17 Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director Hainley provided an overview of the background information as printed in the official agenda. 4 City Council Regular Meeting June 21, 2017 Whitney Saunders, 705 West Washington Street, Saunders and Ojeda, P.C., representing Moore’s Point, LLC, property owner, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance, as presented. Doug Davis, no complete address provided, Virginia Beach, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance, as presented. Whitney Saunders, 705 West Washington Street, Saunders and Ojeda, P.C., representing Moore’s Point, LLC, property owner, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance, as presented. Wong-ya Jones, Sr. 432 Beamons Mill Trail, representing self, spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance, as presented. Christopher Richmond, 428 Beamons Mill Trail, representing self, spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance, as presented. Whitney Saunders, 705 West Washington Street, Saunders and Ojeda, P.C., representing Moore’s Point, LLC, property owner, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance, as presented. Hearing no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Milteer opined about matter of encroachment on adjacent property owners. Mr. Saunders stated that no adjacent property owners will be impacted. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Milteer queried about the property owners willingness to meet with the adjacent property owners. Mr. Saunders replied in the affirmative. Referring to the presentation, Mayor Johnson solicited information about the outcome of the survey as it relates to the property lines. Mr. Saunders said that the survey would advise where the property lines are located. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Fawcett sought an explanation about the proposed surety bond. Referring to the map included in the background information printed in the official agenda, Mr. Saunders reviewed the area covered by the surety bond and added that the bond would be in effect for one year. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Fawcett asked if the proposed surety bond was currently in place. Mr. Saunders replied that the matter is under discussion, and the amount of the bond will be determined after City Council takes action on the proposed ordinance. Referring to the presentation, Vice Mayor Bennett inquired about the feasibility of installing a permanent secondary exit onto Nansemond Parkway. Mr. Saunders deferred to City staff to address this matter. Traffic Engineer Robert Lewis reported that the access will be a permanent wide sidewalk for emergency access. He added that the subdivision does will not meet the warrants of the Virginia Department of Transportation or the City for a public road. Referring to the presentation, Vice Mayor Bennett requested information about the timeline for access from the proposed subdivision and Portsmouth Boulevard. Mr. Saunders said that access to Portsmouth Boulevard would be immediate. 5 City Council Regular Meeting June 21, 2017 Referring to the presentation, Council Member Duman asked if the applicant had all of the necessary permits. Mr. Saunders replied in the affirmative. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Duman queried about the timeline for the construction of the entrance for the proposed subdivision. Mr. Saunders advised that the entrance would be constructed within the year. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Duman opined about the applicant’s willingness to add a following condition to the proposed ordinance - The required secondary access to Portsmouth Boulevard be completed within one year from the date of the approval of the subdivision variance. Mr. Saunders said that the applicant would be amendable to the addition of the aforementioned condition. Council Member Duman, on a motion seconded by Council Member Goldberg, moved to approve the proposed ordinance with condition number one as presented and the addition of the following condition - The required secondary access to Portsmouth Boulevard be completed within one year from the date of the approval of the subdivision variance, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 8 NAYS: None 0 AN ORDINANCE TO GRANT A SUBDIVISION VARIANCE TO THE STREET IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS OF SECTION 31-612 OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE CREATION OF A RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION OF 25 OR MORE LOTS WITHOUT SECONDARY ACCESS AND THE MINIMUM ACCESS SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1280 PORTSMOUTH BOULEVARD, ZONING MAP 27, PARCEL(S) 39, 43, AND 43*1 AND ZONING MAP 27N, PARCELS(S) OS*G AND OS*H; V01-17, AS AMENDED Public Hearing – An ordinance to amend Chapter 31, Unified Development Ordinance, Article 4, Zoning, Section 31-406, Use Regulations, Table 406-1: Principal Uses Permitted in Zoning Districts; Article 7, Supplemental Use Regulations, Section 31-701, Accessory Uses and Structures; and Appendix A, Definitions; OA03-17 Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director Hainley furnished a summary of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Hearing no speakers, the public hearing was closed. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Goldberg opined about the recommendations from the Planning Commission. Planning and Community Development Director Hainley said that that City Council requested an ordinance that would provide City staff with the authority to address accessory uses and structures. He added that the Planning Commission amended this request and recommended that accessory uses and structures be addressed through the Planning Commission and City Council. 6 City Council Regular Meeting June 21, 2017 Referring to the presentation, Council Member Fawcett asked about the square footage of the accessory structures that City Council has considered over the past year. Planning and Community Development Director Hainley stated that the average square footage of the accessory structures that City Council has considered over the past year was 800 square feet. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Fawcett called for clarification of the taxation status of accessory structures. Planning and Community Development Director Hainley reported that accessory structures are subject to real estate taxes. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Fawcett queried about the feasibility of enforcement as it relates to possible rental of accessory structures. Planning and Community Development Director Hainley indicated that it is difficult to enforce issues regarding rental of accessory structures. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Milteer queried about the status of the conditional use permit for an accessory structure in the event that the property owner dies. Planning and Community Development Director Hainley said that if a property owner dies, the conditional use permit authorizing the accessory structure remains in effect. Referring to the presentation, Mayor Johnson opined about the creation of a two family situation in a single family dwelling, should accessory structures be considered administratively. Planning and Community Development Director Hainley advised that the effect on density was discussed by the Planning Commission. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Ward asked about any limitations on the number of individuals that could reside in an accessory structure. Planning and Community Development Director Hainley stated that he would need to research that matter. Deputy City Manager D. Scott Mills said that according to the United States Housing and Urban Development Department, the requirement is 200 square feet per person, and the proposed ordinance would eliminate that requirement. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Ward opined about the enforcement of the number of individuals that reside in an accessory structure. Planning and Community Development Director Hainley advised violations of this nature would be addressed through enforcement. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Goldberg called for clarification about the inclusion of impervious materials requirements in the City’s Unified Development Ordinance. Planning and Community Development Department Hainley explained that the proposed ordinance would not supersede the City’s current requirement as they relate to impervious materials requirements. Council Member Duman moved to approve the proposed ordinance with the proposed amendments: to allow for attached accessory structures by administrative approval in lieu of a conditional use permit in all permitted zoning designations; to allow for the detached accessory structures by administrative approval in lieu of a conditional use permit in the A, Agricultural, RR, Rural Residential and RE, Rural Estate zoning designations; retain the language regarding the restriction that the apartment shall not be offered to the general public for rental purposes; remove the proposed requirement that accessory dwelling units shall be occupied only by persons either related by blood, marriage or adoption to the occupants of the principal dwelling and to include language that would require occupancy of the occupancy of the accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed one person per 200 square feet as a maximum. 7 City Council Regular Meeting June 21, 2017 Vice Mayor Bennett called for consideration of any amendments would be considered at the July 19, 2017, City Council meeting. Council Member Duman said that the intent of the motion is to consider the proposed amendments at the July 19, 2017, City Council meeting. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Johnson asked about the cost for an application for an accessory structure if it was approved administratively. City Manager Roberts said that the application would be $35.00. Referring to the presentation, Mayor Johnson opined about the validity of a conditional use permit in the event that a parcel is sold. Planning and Community Development Director Hainley explained that if a parcel is sold, the conditional use permit remains in place. Mayor Johnson asked Council Member Duman to restate his motion - Council Member Duman moved to continue consideration of the proposed ordinance to the July 19, 2017, City Council meeting with the following amendments – to allow for attached accessory structures by administrative approval in lieu of a conditional use permit in all permitted zoning designations; to allow for the detached accessory structures by administrative approval in lieu of a conditional use permit in the A, Agricultural, RR Rural Residential and RE, Rural Estate zoning designations; retain the language regarding the restriction that the apartment shall not be offered to the general public for rental purposes; remove the proposed requirement that accessory dwelling units shall be occupied only by persons either related by blood, marriage or adoption to the occupants of the principal dwelling and to include language that would require occupancy of the occupancy of the accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed one person per 200 square feet as a maximum Referring to the motion, City Attorney Holland recommended the following language as it relates to the matter of rental of an accessory dwelling unit – the accessory dwelling unit shall not be offered for rental purposes. The maker of the motion consented to this change. Council Member Duman, on a motion seconded Council Member Ward, moved to continue consideration of the proposed ordinance to the July 19, 2017, City Council meeting with the following amendments – to allow for attached accessory structures by administrative approval in lieu of a conditional use permit in all permitted zoning designations; to allow for the detached accessory structures by administrative approval in lieu of a conditional use permit in the A, Agricultural, RR Rural Residential and RE, Rural Estate zoning designations; revise the language regarding the restriction that the accessory dwelling unit shall not be offered for rental purposes; remove the proposed requirement that accessory dwelling units shall be occupied only by persons either related by blood, marriage or adoption to the occupants of the principal dwelling and to include language that would require occupancy of the occupancy of the accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed one person per 200 square feet as a maximum, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Duman, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 6 NAYS: Council Member Fawcett and Council Member Goldberg 2 8 City Council Regular Meeting June 21, 2017 Public Hearing – An ordinance to amend Chapter 31, Unified Development Ordinance of the Code of the City of Suffolk, Article 3, Procedures, Section 31-307, Site Plan Review; OA04-17 Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director Hainley gave a summation of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Rathmond Collins, 1026 Cathedral Drive, representing Palm Tree Baptist Church, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance. Hearing no additional speakers, the public hearing closed. Council Member Milteer, on a motion seconded by Vice Mayor Bennett, moved to approve the ordinance, as presented. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Johnson asked if the proposed ordinance would facilitate the timeline for land use applications. Planning and Community Development Director Hainley replied in the affirmative. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Duman queried about the requirement for site plan review waiver as it relates to the proposed ordinance. Planning and Community Development Director Hainley replied in the affirmative. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Duman sought additional information about the approval process for a site plan review waiver. Planning and Community Development Director Hainley said that he would review all waivers with input from the Public Works Department. Council Member Milteer, on a motion seconded by Vice Mayor Bennett, moved to approve the ordinance, as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 8 NAYS: None 0 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 31, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SUFFOLK, ARTICLE 3, PROCEDURES, SECTION 31-307, SITE PLAN REVIEW; OA04-17 Public Hearing – An ordinance to amend Chapter 31, Unified Development Ordinance of the Code of the City of Suffolk, Article 1, General Provisions, Section 31-104, Applicability and Section 31-112, Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and Other Property Liens; Article 4, Zoning, Section 31-406, Use Regulations, Table 406-1: Principal Uses Permitted in Zoning Districts; Article 7, Supplemental Use Regulations, Section 31-716, Telecommunication Facilities; and Appendix A, Definitions; OA05-17 Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director Hainley submitted a review of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Hearing no speakers, the public hearing was closed. 9 City Council Regular Meeting June 21, 2017 Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Vice Mayor Bennett, moved to approve the ordinance, as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 8 NAYS: None 0 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 31, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SUFFOLK, ARTICLE 1, GENERAL PROVISIONS, SECTION 31-104, APPLICABILITY AND SECTION 31-112, DELINQUENT REAL ESTATE TAXES AND OTHER PROPERTY LIENS; ARTICLE 4, ZONING, SECTION 31-406, USE REGULATIONS, TABLE 406-1: PRINCIPAL USES PERMITTED IN ZONING DISTRICTS; ARTICLE 7, SUPPLEMENTAL USE REGULATIONS, SECTION 31-716, TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES; AND APPENDIX A, DEFINITIONS; OA05-17 Public Hearing – An ordinance authorizing the execution of a lease agreement for Restaurant Services at the Suffolk Executive Airport Economic Development Director Kevin Hughes offered an overview of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Wayne Powers, 4550 Desert Road, representing Suffolk BBQ, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance, as presented. Hearing no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed. Council Member Milteer, on a motion seconded by Council Member Duman, moved to approve the ordinance, as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 8 NAYS: None 0 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SUFFOLK BBQ CO. FOR RESTAURANT SERVICES AT THE SUFFOLK EXECUTIVE AIRPORT ORDINANCES There were no items under this portion of the agenda. RESOLUTIONS There were no items under this portion of the agenda. STAFF REPORTS There were no items under this portion of the agenda. 10 City Council Regular Meeting June 21, 2017 MOTIONS Motion - A motion to schedule a Work Session for July 19, 2017, at 4:00 p.m., unless cancelled Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, moved to schedule a Work Session for July 19 2017, at 4:00 p.m., unless cancelled, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 8 NAYS: None 0 NON-AGENDA SPEAKERS Vickey Parrish, 820 Kilby Avenue, President, Saratoga/Philadelphia Civic League, introduced herself to City Council. NEW BUSINESS City Clerk Dawley presented the following board and commission nominations for City Council’s consideration: Historic Landmarks Commission – Susan Coley; Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission – Bernard Wright and Wayne White; Paul D. Camp Community College Board – Davida Harrell-Williams; Planning Commission – Johnnie Edwards; and Suffolk Clean Community Commission – Vickey Parrish. Council Member Duman, on a motion seconded by Council Member Milteer, moved to nominate and appoint the above referenced individuals to the aforementioned bodies, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Duman, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward. 7 NAYS: None (Council Member Fawcett was out of the chamber.) 0 ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Media and Community Relations Assistant Director Tim Kelley reported on the following: the Suffolk Office on Youth Annual Achievement Awards; the Virginia Regional Commerce Park Building B ribbon cutting; Mayor Johnson’s appointment as the Vice Chair of the Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission; new fire engines at the Suffolk Fire and Rescue Department; the Suffolk Police Department’s Open House and Recruitment Fair; the Design Downtown community meetings; Stars and Stripe Spectacular and the City’s observance of Independence Day. Council Member Goldberg congratulated Mayor Johnson on her appointment as the Vice Chair of the Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission. Council Member Goldberg encouraged residents to attend the upcoming Downtown Design Workshops. Council Member Fawcett congratulated Mayor Johnson on her appointment as the Vice Chair of the Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission. 11 City Council Regular Meeting June 21, 2017 Council Member Fawcett announced he attended the Suffolk Office on Youth Annual Achievement Awards and the Virginia Regional Commerce Park Building B ribbon cutting. Council Member Fawcett opined about the 10th anniversary of the Western Tidewater Free Clinic. Council Member Milteer reported he attended the National Night Out Community Kickoff. Council Member Johnson encouraged residents to attend the upcoming Downtown Design Workshops. Council Member Johnson opined about the 10th anniversary of the Western Tidewater Free Clinic. Council Member Ward congratulated Mayor Johnson on her appointment as the Vice Chair of the Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission. Council Member Ward announced he attended the Business Appreciation Picnic. Council Member Duman congratulated Mayor Johnson on her appointment as the Vice Chair of the Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission. Council Member Duman announced he attended the Business Appreciation Picnic. Council Member Duman opined about the 10th anniversary of the Western Tidewater Free Clinic. Vice Mayor Bennett congratulated Mayor Johnson on her appointment as the Vice Chair of the Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission. Vice Mayor Bennett advised he attended the 10th anniversary of the Western Tidewater Free Clinic event. Mayor Johnson opined about the 10th anniversary of the Western Tidewater Free Clinic. Mayor Johnson offered a report on a recent meeting of the Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission. Mayor Johnson opined about the recent trip the bond market in New York City. Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Milteer, moved to adjourn, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 8 NAYS: None 0 12 City Council Regular Meeting June 21, 2017 There being no further business to come before City Council, the regular meeting was adjourned at 9:11 p.m. Teste: ________________________________________________ Erika S. Dawley, MMC, City Clerk Approved: ____________________________________________ Linda T. Johnson, Mayor APPROVED AS AMENDED: AUGUST 16, 2017 13