City Council Meeting Agendas

City Council Regular Meeting July 19, 2017 Regular Meeting of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West Washington Street, on Wednesday, July 19, 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. Mayor Johnson announced that there are two items that need added to tonight’s agenda: Special Presentations - An update on the 2017 General Obligation Bond Issuance and Refunding Results and Ordinances - An ordinance to reappropriate Fiscal Year 2016-2017 General Fund Expenditure Savings and to transfer funds to the Capital Projects Fund for Schools HVAC Improvements. City Manager Roberts provided an overview of both items. Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Goldberg, moved to amend the agenda to add the two aforementioned items, 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 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT CERTIFICATION City Clerk Dawley presented a resolution certifying the Closed Meeting of July 19, 2017, pursuant to Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. 1 City Council Regular Meeting July 19, 2017 Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Vice Mayor Bennett, 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 JULY 19, 2017, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.2-3712 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950), AS AMENDED APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Council Member Duman, on a motion seconded by Council Member Johnson, moved to approve the minutes from the June 7, 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 Special Presentation - 2017 National Night Out Invitation Utilizing a video presentation, Media and Community Relations Assistant Director Timothy Kelley and Major Gerald Brandsasse offered a summary on the above referenced item. Special Presentation - Fill the Boot Month Proclamation and Presentation Mayor Johnson presented the above referenced item to Fire Chief Cedric Scott and Darcy Warren, Fundraising Coordinator, Muscular Dystrophy Association. Special Presentation - An update on the 2017 General Obligation Bond Issuance and Refunding Results Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Finance Director Tealen Hansen gave am update on the above referenced item. 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 Johnson, on a motion seconded by Council Member Goldberg, 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 2 City Council Regular Meeting July 19, 2017 AGENDA SPEAKERS There were no speakers under this portion of the agenda. CONSENT AGENDA Consent Agenda Item #7 – An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the Virginia Department of Transportation for the Nansemond Parkway/Wilroy Road Overpass over Commonwealth Railway Project (UPC 110634) Consent Agenda Item #8 – A resolution for the City Council of the City of Suffolk, Virginia as an endorsement of the Nansemond Parkway/Wilroy Road Overpass over Commonwealth Railway project Consent Agenda Item #9 – An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the Virginia 9-1-1 Services Board for the Suffolk Police Department for the Shared Services GN9-1-1 GIS Project Consent Agenda Item #10 – An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the Virginia 9-1-1 Services Board for the Suffolk Police Department City Manager Roberts submitted a summary of the background information of the Consent Agenda as printed in the official agenda. Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Duman, moved to approve the Consent 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 PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing – An ordinance to rezone and amend the official zoning map of the City of Suffolk to change the zoning from RR, Rural Residential zoning district, to B-1, Neighborhood Commercial zoning district, for property located at 4084 Godwin Boulevard, Zoning Map 18A, Parcel B11B; RZ02-17 Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director David Hainley supplied a summary of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Paul Gwaltney, no address given, Pee Gee Co, LLC, applicant and property owner, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance, as presented. Hearing no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed. Vice Mayor Bennett, 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 3 City Council Regular Meeting July 19, 2017 AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE AND AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SUFFOLK TO CHANGE THE ZONING FROM RR, RURAL RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT, TO B-1, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4084 GODWIN BOULEVARD, ZONING MAP 18A, PARCEL B11B; RZ02-17 Public Hearing – An ordinance to rezone and amend the official zoning map of the City of Suffolk, to change the zoning from RR, Rural Residential zoning district, to B-2, General Commercial zoning district, and RU, Residential Urban zoning district, for property located at 3300 Yeates Drive and 3371 Ferry Road, Zoning Map 12, Parcels 49B and 49F; RZ03-17 (Conditional) Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director Hainley offered a synopsis of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Melissa Venable, 5857 Harborview Boulevard, Land Planning Solutions, agent, representing BC Marina, LLC, applicant and property owner, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance, as presented. Brian Mullins, 4953 Exeter Drive, BC Marina, LLC, applicant and property owner, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance, as presented. Hearing no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed. Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, 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 REZONE AND AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SUFFOLK, TO CHANGE THE ZONING FROM RR, RURAL RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT, TO B-2, GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND RU, RESIDENTIAL URBAN ZONING DISTRICT, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3300 YEATES DRIVE AND 3371 FERRY ROAD, ZONING MAP 12, PARCELS 49B AND 49F; RZ03-17 (CONDITIONAL) Public Hearing – An ordinance to rezone and amend the official zoning map of the City of Suffolk, to change the zoning from O-I, Office-Institutional zoning district, to B-2, General Commercial zoning district, for property located at 3601 Centerbrooke Lane, Zoning Map 25N, Parcel 2B*1; RZ05-17 (Conditional) Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director Hainley gave a report on the background information as printed in the official agenda. Whitney Saunders, 705 West Washington Street, Saunders and Ojeda, P.C., agent, representing Perciles G. Christodoulis, property owner, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance, as presented. He also advised that the correct address for the parcel under consideration is 1036 Centerbrooke Lane. 4 City Council Regular Meeting July 19, 2017 Hearing no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed. Council Member Milteer, on a motion seconded by Council Member Johnson, moved to approve the ordinance. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Duman called for clarification of the action under consideration and the next agenda item in relation to traffic. Planning and Community Development Director Hainley explained that this action is the rezoning, and traffic will be concerns will be addressed in the next item, the conditional use permit. Council Member Milteer, on a motion seconded by Council Member Johnson, moved to approve the ordinance, 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 REZONE AND AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SUFFOLK, TO CHANGE THE ZONING FROM O-I, OFFICE-INSTITUTIONAL ZONING DISTRICT, TO B-2, GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1036 CENTERBROOKE LANE, ZONING MAP 25N, PARCEL 2B*1; RZ05-17 (CONDITIONAL) Public Hearing – An ordinance to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish a mini-warehouse located at 1036 Centerbrooke Lane, Zoning Map 25N, Parcel 2B*1; C08-17 Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director Hainley provided an overview of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Whitney Saunders, 705 West Washington Street, Saunders and Ojeda, P.C., agent, representing Whitney Graham, Centerbrooke Self Storage, LLC, applicant, representing Perciles G. Christodoulis, property owner, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance, as presented. Hearing no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed. Council Member Duman, on a motion seconded by Council Member Goldberg, 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 MINI-WAREHOUSE LOCATED AT 1036 CENTERBROOKE LANE, ZONING MAP 25N, PARCEL 2B*1; C08-17 5 City Council Regular Meeting July 19, 2017 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 properties located at 2635 and 2645 East Washington Street, Zoning Map 35A, Parcel 72 and Zoning Map 36B, Parcels 1*44*45*46*PT*1, 1*2*PT*1, 1*3*4, 1*5*6, 1*47THRU49, 1*50THRU53 and 1*7THRU10; C17-16 Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director Hainley furnished a summary of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Sylvia Copeland Murphy, no address given, applicant, representing Oak Grove Baptist Church, property owners, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance, as presented. Ms. Copeland Murphy asked for a waiver of condition number five requiring the installation of 1,500 square foot outdoor play area for 24 months. Doressa Warren, 1787 Millwood Way, representing self, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance. Alesia Lawrence, 101 Highfield Road, representing self, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance. Hearing no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed. Vice Mayor Bennett moved to approve the proposed ordinance with conditions numbers one through four and conditions six through eight, as presented, and an amendment to condition number five to give the applicant a waiver for 24 months to construct a 1,500 square foot outdoor play area. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Fawcett called for clarification about condition number five as presented. Planning and Community Development Director Hainley explained that this condition would require a 1,500 square foot outdoor play area, and play shall be limited to 20 children at a time. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Fawcett sought information about the request made by the applicant regarding the outdoor play area. City Attorney Holland said that should it be the desire of City Council to address the request made by the applicant, it would be appropriate to add “within 24 months” as it relates to the construction of the outdoor play area. Ms. Murphy said that the church would utilize all indoor programs. Vice Mayor Bennett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, moved to approve the ordinance, with conditions numbers one through four and conditions six through eight, as presented, and condition number five as amended - In compliance with Section 31-701(b)(16)A, a 1,500 square foot outdoor play area will be provided within 24 months, and play shall be limited to 20 children at a time. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Johnson queried about where the children would play, should the applicant receive an extension for the construction of the outdoor play area. Ms. Murphy said that the proposed day care intends to focus on indoor programs, and the outdoor play area is a requirement of the City. Referring to the presentation, Mayor Johnson opined about any connections between the State certifications for a day care and the outdoor play area. Mr. Murphy explained that there are no connections between the certifications for a day care and the outdoor play area. 6 City Council Regular Meeting July 19, 2017 Vice Mayor Bennett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, moved to approve the ordinance, with conditions numbers one through four and conditions six through eight, as presented, and condition number five as amended - In compliance with Section 31-701(b)(16)A, a 1,500 square foot outdoor play area will be provided within 24 months, and play shall be limited to 20 children at a time, 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 PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 2635 AND 2645 EAST WASHINGTON STREET, ZONING MAP 35A, PARCEL 72 AND ZONING MAP 36B, PARCELS 1*44*45*46*PT*1, 1*2*PT*1, 1*3*4, 1*5*6, 1*47THRU49, 1*50THRU53 AND 1*7THRU10; C17-16 Public Hearing – An ordinance to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish a solar energy facility, on property located on Pruden Boulevard, Zoning Map 15, Parcel 3 and Zoning Map 16, Parcel 31; C02-17 Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director Hainley gave a summation of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Melissa Venable, 5857 Harborview Boulevard, Land Planning Solution, representing Justin McGeeney, TWE Myrtle Solar Project LLC (Tradewind Energy, Incorporated), agent, James G. Presson and Edwards Cassada Trust, property owners, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance, as presented. Justin McGinley, no address given, agent, TWE Myrtle Solar Project LLC (Tradewind Energy, Incorporated), James G. Presson and Edwards Cassada Trust, property owners, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance, as presented. Emily Trubner, 7435 Bellville Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri, representing Tradewind Energy, Incorporated, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance as presented. Hearing no additional speakers, the public hearing closed. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Fawcett opined about the location of any homes adjacent to the parcel under consideration. Planning and Community Development Director Hainley explained the location of the home adjacent to the parcel under consideration as outlined in the background material printed in the official agenda. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Fawcett opined about any concerns from the owners of the homes adjacent to the parcel under consideration. Planning and Community Development Director Hainley indicated that the applicant has met with the adjacent property owners and addressed any concerns raised by the homeowners. Council Member Johnson, on a motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, moved to approve the ordinance, with conditions, as presented. 7 City Council Regular Meeting July 19, 2017 Council Member Ward asked how long Tradewind Energy has been in business. Mr. McGinley stated that the company has been in business since 2003. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Ward called for clarification about the timeline for the decommissioning of the proposed solar farm, as it relates to the proposed lease termination. Mr. McGinley explained that timeline is based on the life of the technology. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Ward solicited information about any potential adverse impact on the parcel as a result of the proposed solar farm. Mr. McGinley advised that solar farms historically have a low impact on the ability for a parcel to be reused for agricultural purposes. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Ward queried about any reported health concerns as a result of solar farms. Mr. McGinley indicated that he was not aware of any health concerns as a result of solar farms. Referring to the presentation, Vice Mayor Bennett opined about the potential traffic impacts on Route 460 as a result of the proposed solar farm. Traffic Engineer Robert Lewis reviewed conditions in the proposed ordinance that relate to traffic safety improvements that will be required by the developer prior to the construction phase of the proposed solar farm. Referring to the presentation, Vice Mayor Bennett inquired about the feasibility of installing a traffic light at Old Myrtle Road to mitigate traffic as a result of the proposed solar farm. Traffic Engineer Lewis said that the traffic counts do not meet the federal requirements for a stoplight at Old Myrtle Road. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Fawcett asked about the length of the left stacking lane. Traffic Engineer Lewis repowered that the length of the lane has yet to be determined, but he approximated it would be about 200 feet turn lane, with a 200 feet taper. Council Member Johnson, on a motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, 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 SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY, ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON PRUDEN BOULEVARD, ZONING MAP 15, PARCEL 3 AND ZONING MAP 16, PARCEL 31; C02-17 ORDINANCES Ordinance – 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 (This item was continued from the June 21, 2017, City Council Meeting) Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director Hainley supplied a summary of the background information as printed in the official agenda. 8 City Council Regular Meeting July 19, 2017 Council Member Duman, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, moved to approve the ordinance as presented with following amendments: an amendment to Table 406-1 Principal Uses Permitting in Zoning Districts to allow detached accessory dwelling units in RL, Residential Low Density, RLM Residential Low-Medium Density and RM, Residential Medium Density zoning districts with a conditional use permit and to add (I) to Article 7, Section 31-701 (b) (13) that would permit any detached accessory dwelling unit in the A, Agricultural, RR Rural Residential and RE, Rural Estate zoning districts on lots less than one acre requires a conditional use permit. Referring to the proposed motion, Council Member Fawcett inquired about the FRRD zoning designation. City Manager Roberts said that this designation is for the Fairgrounds area. He added that the proposed motion does not need to include this zoning designation as it is unlikely that an accessory dwelling unit would be constructed in that area. Members of City Council opined about the proposed motion. Council Member Duman, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, moved to approve the ordinance as presented with following amendments: an amendment to Table 406-1 Principal Uses Permitting in Zoning Districts to allow detached accessory dwelling units in RL, Residential Low Density, RLM Residential Low-Medium Density and RM, Residential Medium Density zoning districts with a conditional use permit and to add (I) to Article 7, Section 31-701 (b) (13) that would permit any detached accessory dwelling unit in the A, Agricultural, RR Rural Residential and RE, Rural Estate zoning districts on lots less than one acre requires a conditional use permit, 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, 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 Ordinance – An ordinance to reappropriate Fiscal Year 2016-2017 General Fund Expenditure Saving and to transfer funds to the Capital Fund for Schools HVAC Improvements Referring to the distributed handout, City Manager Roberts provided a summary of the background information regarding the proposed ordinance. Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Milteer, moved to approve the ordinance, as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 7 NAYS: Council Member Duman 1 9 City Council Regular Meeting July 19, 2017 AN ORDINANCE TO REAPPROPRIATE FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURE SAVING AND TO TRANSFER FUNDS TO THE CAPITAL FUND FOR SCHOOLS HVAC IMPROVEMENTS RESOLUTIONS There were no items under this portion of the agenda. STAFF REPORTS There were no items under this portion of the agenda. MOTIONS Motion - A motion to cancel the August 2, 2017, City Council Meeting Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Johnson, moved to cancel the August 2, 2017, City Council meeting, 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 Motion - A motion to schedule a Work Session for August 16, 2017, at 4:00 p.m., unless cancelled Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Duman, moved to schedule a Work Session for August 16 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 Georgette Rodriguez, 1215 Lake Kennedy Drive, was not present when called. NEW BUSINESS City Clerk Dawley presented the following board and commission nominations for City Council’s consideration: Fine Arts Commission - Susan Blair and Bellamy Eure Zydron; Human Services Advisory Board – Rose Willie; and Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority – Jeffrey Robertson. Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Goldberg, 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, Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 8 NAYS: None 0 10 City Council Regular Meeting July 19, 2017 ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Media and Community Relations Assistant Director Timothy Kelley reported on the following: ribbon cuttings for Boogie’s Soul Food, Suffolk Executive Offices, Charis Mental Health and All Kids Dental; information on posting of highway/railway exemption signs; Suffolk Police Department’s Open House/Recruitment Fair; National Night Out Duck Pluck and Kick- off; Suffolk Fire Department’s Rededication Ceremony for Station Number One; and Commissioner of the Revenue’s Drive-through high mileage adjustment events. Council Member Goldberg announced he attended the ribbon cutting for the Suffolk Executive Offices. Council Member Goldberg opined about the upcoming season at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. Council Member Fawcett opined about the Suffolk Fire Department’s Fill the Boot fundraiser. Council Member Fawcett announced he attended the ribbon cutting for the Suffolk Executive Offices. Council Member Fawcett opined about the recent bond rating trip. Council Member Fawcett encouraged residents to participate in National Night Out. Council Member Milteer reported high grass on Saratoga Street and Wellons Street. Council Member Johnson recognized Rosa Willie. Council Member Johnson acknowledged India Meissel, the Social Studies Department Chair and teacher at Lakeland High School, for her appointment as President-elect of the National Council for the Social Studies. Council Member Johnson encouraged residents to participate in National Night Out. Council Member Johnson opined about the recent bond rating trip. Council Member Ward announced he attended funerals for Bishop Edward Foreman and Bishop C.V. Russell, Sr. Council Member Ward advised he attended an Eagle Scout project unveiling and ribbon cuttings for Boogie’s Soul Food and the Suffolk Executive Offices. Council Member Duman announced he attended the following: the Downtown Plan Initiative; Little Bethel Church’s STEM Initiative event; Riddick’s Folly event; ribbon cutting for All Kids Dental and an Eagle Scout project unveiling. Council Member Duman acknowledged the Western Tidewater Regional Jail’s 25th anniversary. Council Member Duman opined about the decrease of violence in Suffolk. Vice Mayor Bennett opined about Oak Grove Baptist Church. 11 City Council Regular Meeting July 19, 2017 Vice Mayor Bennett opined about the Suffolk Fire Department’s Fill the Boot fundraiser. Vice Mayor Bennett thanked Blair Brothers, Incorporated for their support of the Parks and Recreation Department’s swimming classes. Vice Mayor Bennett complimented the City Assessor’s and the City Treasurer’s Offices. Mayor Johnson announced she attended ribbon cuttings for Boogie’s Soul Food and the All Kids Dental. Mayor Johnson acknowledged India Meissel, the Social Studies Department Chair and teacher at Lakeland High School, for her appointment as President-elect of the National Council for the Social Studies. Mayor Johnson advised she attended am Oath of Office ceremony for Stephen Trent, the City's new Postmaster. Mayor Johnson opined about the recent bond rating trip. Mayor Johnson reported she attended the ribbon cutting for Bickford Assisted Living. Mayor Johnson opined about the Suffolk Fire Department’s Fill the Boot fundraiser. Mayor Johnson encouraged residents to attend National Night Out. Council Member Johnson, on a motion seconded by Council Member Goldberg, 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 There being no further business to come before City Council, the regular meeting was adjourned at 9:36 p.m. Teste: ________________________________________________ Erika S. Dawley, MMC, City Clerk Approved: ____________________________________________ Linda T. Johnson, Mayor APPROVED: SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 12