City Council Meeting Agendas

City Council Regular Meeting August 1, 2018 Regular Meeting of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West Washington Street, on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, 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 the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Boy Scout Troop 73. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT CERTIFICATION City Clerk Dawley presented a resolution certifying the Closed Meeting of August 1, 2018, pursuant to Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Council Member Milteer, 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 AUGUST 1, 2018, 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 July 18, 2018 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 1 City Council Regular Meeting August 1, 2018 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. Vice Mayor Bennett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, moved to adopt the agenda, as presented. Council Member Fawcett moved to remove Consent Agenda Item #10 for a vote under Item #13 - Ordinances. The motion failed to receive a second. Mayor Johnson called on City Attorney Holland for an explanation of this motion. City Attorney Holland said that the agenda could be approved as presented and then act separately on Consent Agenda Item #10. City Clerk Dawley advised that there was a motion on the floor to adopt the agenda, as presented, and it received a second. City Attorney Holland stated that she misunderstood the initial inquiry and that in this case, Council Member Fawcett would need to make a substitute motion to remove Consent Agenda Item #10 for a separate vote. Council Member Fawcett, on a substitute motion seconded by Council Member Duman, moved to remove Consent Agenda Item #10 for a separate vote and adopt the remainder of 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 City Clerk Dawley presented the following Consent Agenda items: Consent Agenda Item #7 – A resolution to request authorization for the City Manager of the City of Suffolk to execute an amendment to the Host Community and Good Neighbor Agreement between the City of Suffolk and the Southeastern Public Services Authority of Virginia Consent Agenda Item #8 – An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Aviation for the Suffolk Executive Airport Consent Agenda Item #9 – An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for the Fifth Judicial District Community Corrections Program Consent Agenda Item #11 – An ordinance expanding the facilities and services provided in the Route 17 Taxing District 2 City Council Regular Meeting August 1, 2018 Referring to Consent Agenda Items #7, #8, #9 and #11, City Manager Roberts submitted a review of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Vice Mayor Bennett moved to approve Consent Agenda Items #7, #8, #9 and #11. The motion failed to receive a second. Referring to Consent Agenda Item #7, Council Member Duman asked about the amount the City has received from the Southeastern Public Service Authority in host community fees in the first quarter. City Manager Roberts said the City has received $218,658.20 in host community fees from the Southeastern Public Service Authority over the past five months. Vice Mayor Bennett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Duman, moved to approve Consent Agenda Items #7, #8, #9 and #11, 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 City Clerk Dawley presented the following item: Consent Agenda Item #10 – An ordinance to accept and appropriate additional funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia to the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 School Operating Fund budget Referring to Consent Agenda Item #10, City Manager Roberts offered summary of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Referring to Consent Agenda Item #10, Council Member Fawcett queried about the proposed uses for the funding, specifically as it relates to school safety. Referring to Consent Agenda Item #10, Mayor Johnson called for clarification of the City’s options as it relates to the additional funding. City Manager Roberts explained that the City can either accept the additional funding from the State and appropriate it to Suffolk Public Schools or return the funding to the State. Referring to Consent Agenda Item #10, Vice Mayor Bennett opined about City Manager Roberts and School Superintendent Deran Whitney discussing the possible uses for the funding, specifically for school safety. Referring to Consent Agenda Item #10, Mayor Johnson sought additional information about the City’s authority as it relates to the funding and Suffolk Public Schools. City Manager Roberts reported that the City does not have the authority to direct Suffolk Public School regarding the use of the funding. Referring to Consent Agenda Item #10, Council Member Duman asked about the potential uses for the funding. School Superintendent Whitney replied that 24 full time safety monitors will be hired with the funding. 3 City Council Regular Meeting August 1, 2018 Referring to Consent Agenda #10, Council Member Duman called for clarification about the employment status of the proposed 24 safety monitors. School Superintendent Whitney said that the 24 monitors would be full time employees. Referring to Consent Agenda Item #10, Council Member Duman opined about the feasibility of using deputies from the Office of the Sheriff in lieu of hiring 24 full time safety monitors. School Superintendent Whitney explained that it may be a possible option to consider should Suffolk Public Schools obtain a commitment from the Sheriff for staffing that meets the schools’ needs. Vice Mayor Bennett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Duman, moved to approve Consent Agenda Item #10, 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 amending Section 26-4, Polling Places in Precincts, of the Code of the City of Suffolk, to provide a new polling place for Belleharbour Precinct Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, General Registrar Susan Saunders submitted a summary of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Hearing no speakers, the public hearing was closed. Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, 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 AMENDING SECTION 26-4, POLLING PLACES IN PRECINCTS, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SUFFOLK, TO PROVIDE A NEW POLLING PLACE FOR BELLEHARBOUR PRECINCT 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. 4 City Council Regular Meeting August 1, 2018 MOTIONS Motion – A motion to schedule a Work Session, for August 15, 2018, at 4 p.m., unless cancelled Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Johnson, moved to schedule a Work Session for August 15, 2018, at 4 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 Christopher Sharpe, 5901 Brookwood Drive, representing self, opined about his participation in the Envision Program. NEW BUSINESS City Clerk Dawley presented the following board and commission nominations for City Council’s consideration: Youlander Hilton – Paul D. Camp Community College Board. Council Member Milteer, on a motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, moved to nominate and appoint the above referenced individual to the aforementioned body, 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 ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Media and Community Relations Assistant Director Timothy Kelley reported on the following: the Virginia Sales Tax Holiday; the Suffolk Mystery Authors Festival; National Night Out; Suffolk Mosquito Control’s report of West Nile virus and the availability of mosquito dunks. Council Member Johnson opined about National Night Out. Council Member Ward reported he attended the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Commission of the Virginia General Assembly Community Roundtable. Council Member Ward opined about Christopher Sharpe. Council Member Duman announced he attended the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Commission of the Virginia General Assembly Community Roundtable. Council Member Duman opined about National Night Out. Council Member Milteer reported he attended the Hampton Roads Black Caucus Connection event. 5 City Council Regular Meeting August 1, 2018 Council Member Milteer opined about National Night Out. Council Member Fawcett reported he attended the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Commission of the Virginia General Assembly Community Roundtable. Council Member Fawcett opined about National Night Out. Council Member Goldberg opined about National Night Out. Council Member Goldberg opined about the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Commission of the Virginia General Assembly Community Roundtable. Council Member Goldberg announced he attended the Hampton Roads Black Caucus Connection event. Vice Mayor Bennett thanked City Administration for the repairs to the railroad crossing at East Washington Street and Portsmouth Boulevard. Vice Mayor Bennett opined about the need for railroad crossing upgrades on Suburban Drive. Vice Mayor Bennett reported he attended the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Commission of the Virginia General Assembly Community Roundtable. Mayor Johnson announced the City’s financial status was reaffirmed by all of the bond rating agencies. Mayor Johnson reported she attended the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Commission of the Virginia General Assembly Community Roundtable. Mayor Johnson opined about upcoming ribbon cuttings, the Suffolk Mystery Authors Festival and National Night Out. Media and Community Relations Director Diana Klink announced the National Night Out event in Lake Meade Estates. Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Vice Mayor Bennett, 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 7:48 p.m. Teste: ________________________________________________ Erika S. Dawley, MMC, City Clerk Approved: ____________________________________________ Linda T. Johnson, Mayor APPROVED: AUGUST 1, 2018 6