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Suffolk, VA · February 20, 2019

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City Council Regular Meeting February 20, 2019 Regular Meeting of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West Washington Street, on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, 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. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT CERTIFICATION City Clerk Dawley presented a resolution certifying the Closed Meeting of February 20, 2019, pursuant to Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Duman, 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 FEBRUARY 20, 2019, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.2-3712 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950), AS AMENDED 1 City Council Regular Meeting February 20, 2019 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Vice Mayor Bennett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Duman, moved to approve the minutes from the January 16, 2019, 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. Council Member Johnson, on a motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, moved to remove Consent Agenda Item #10 from the Consent Agenda for a separate vote. Council Member Fawcett moved to remove Consent Agenda Item #8 for a separate vote. The motion failed to receive a second. Council Member Johnson restated he motion to remove Consent Agenda Item #10 from the Consent Agenda for a separate vote. Council Member Duman moved to remove Consent Agenda Item #9 for a separate vote. The motion failed to receive a second. Council Member Johnson rescinded his motion to remove Consent Agenda Item #10 from the Consent Agenda for a separate vote. Council Member Fawcett rescinded his second to the original motion. Council Member Johnson, on a motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, moved to remove Consent Agenda Items #8, #9 and #10 from the Consent Agenda 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. 2 City Council Regular Meeting February 20, 2019 CONSENT AGENDA City Manager Roberts offered a summary of the background information as printed on the official agenda regarding Consent Agenda Item #7 - an ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Aviation for the Suffolk Executive Airport. Vice Mayor Bennett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Duman, moved to approve Consent Agenda Item #7, 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 Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, City Manager Roberts presented an overview of the background information as printed in the official agenda regarding Consent Agenda Item #8 - an ordinance to authorize the transfer of capital project funds from the Florence Bowser Elementary School Project to the Schools Operations Facility project. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Duman opined about the possibility that Suffolk Public Schools will request additional funding for the Schools Operations Facility project. City Manager Roberts explained that he asked School Superintendent Deran Whitney about the possibility of a future request of that nature. He added that he was advised that no future funding requests are anticipated. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Duman opined about the cost of the Schools Operation Facility project. City Manager Roberts advised that the cost of the project has been impacted by the federal steel tariffs. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Goldberg asked about the delay start of the School Operation Facility project. City Manager Roberts replied that Deputy City Manager D. Scott Mills, Capital Programs and Buildings Director Gerry Jones and other City staff have been working with Suffolk Public Schools to make the project more viable using value engineering, which resulted in the delay of the project. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Fawcett opined about any other funding sources for the construction of the School Operation Facility project, as it relates to the proposed ordinance. City Manager Roberts said that the construction of this project will be funding largely through General Obligations bonds in the amount of $5,000,000 in total, should City Council approve the proposed ordinance. He added that there might be some minimal one-time funding through the Suffolk Public School’s Food Service fund for equipment. Council Member Johnson called for an update on the timeline to start the construction of the School Operations Facility project. City Manager Roberts reported that School Superintendent Deran Whitney advised him that Suffolk Public Schools is ready to award the contract to start construction. 3 City Council Regular Meeting February 20, 2019 Vice Mayor Bennett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Duman, moved to approve Consent Agenda Item #8, 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 Manager Roberts provided a synopsis of the background information as printed in the official agenda regarding Consent Agenda Item #9 - an ordinance amending Section 34-189 (10) of the Code of the City of Suffolk to amend the hours of construction noise prohibition to be between the hours of 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Council Member Duman, on a motion seconded by Council Member Goldberg, moved to amend the proposed ordinance to include Section 34-189 (9) and approve the remaining 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 City Manager Roberts gave a summation of the background information as printed in the official agenda regarding Consent Agenda Item #10 - a resolution consenting to Assignment of Franchise. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Johnson queried about the City’s ability to negotiate future cable franchises, as it relates to the proposed ordinance. City Manager Roberts said that the City still has the right to negotiate future cable franchises. City Attorney Holland added that the proposed ordinance simply addresses a name change of the City’s current cable franchise company and the City is negotiating with its cable franchise. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Milteer inquired about the potential impact of the proposed ordinance on residents. Mayor Johnson stated the proposed ordinance is simply addresses a name change of the City’s current cable franchisee. Referring to the presentation, Vice Mayor Bennett opined about the ongoing negotiations with the City’s current cable franchisee and the City’s ability to see additional bids, as it relates to the proposed ordinance. City Attorney Holland said that the City’s current cable franchise is non-exclusive therefore the City has the right to seek bids however no other companies have shown interest. 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 Duman, Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 8 NAYS: None 0 4 City Council Regular Meeting February 20, 2019 PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing – An ordinance to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish a Day Care, Child Day Center, on property located at 400 Finney Avenue, Zoning Map 34G19(4), Parcel 1; CUP2018-014 Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director David Hainley offered a summary of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Javoun Smallwood, 400 Finney Avenue, Smallwood Properties, LLC, applicant and property owner, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance. Lisa Ellsworth, representing ForKids, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance. Javoun Smallwood, 400 Finney Avenue, Smallwood Properties, LLC, applicant and property owner, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance. Hearing no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Milteer asked if children would be able to stay at the proposed day care overnight. Mr. Smallwood explained that the proposed day care would offer 24-hour care. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Fawcett called for information about the staffing provisions for children from newborns to 12 years old. Mr. Smallwood reported that the proposed day care would meet all State regulations for operation of the proposed day care. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Fawcett inquired about the provision of meals at the proposed day care. Mr. Smallwood replied in the affirmative. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Goldberg queried about the applicant’s ability to meet all State regulations for operation of the proposed day care. Mr. Smallwood stated that it is his intent to meet all State regulations for operation of the proposed day care. Council Member Duman moved for approval of the ordinance, with conditions, as presented. The motion failed to receive a second. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Ward sought clarification about the number of staff that will be required to operate the proposed day care. Mr. Smallwood advised that the number of staff will depend on the number of children at the proposed day care at any given time but based on maximum occupancy, 16 staff people will be required. Council Member Duman, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, moved to approve the ordinance, with conditions, as presented. Referring to the presentation, Mayor Johnson opined about children at the proposed day care 24 hours a day, every day. Mr. Smallwood replied that there would not be children at the proposed day care 24 hours a day, every day. 5 City Council Regular Meeting February 20, 2019 Referring to the presentation, Vice Mayor Bennett asked if there are currently any other 24-hour day cares in Suffolk. Deputy City Manager D. Scott Mills indicated that there might be one other in Suffolk. Council Member Duman, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, 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 DAY CARE, CHILD DAY CENTER, ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 400 FINNEY AVENUE, ZONING MAP 34G19(4), PARCEL 1:CUP2018-014 Public Hearing – An ordinance to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish a public assembly not otherwise enumerated, on property located at 4251 White Marsh Road, Zoning Map 66, Parcel 48E; CUP2018-016 Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director David Hainley submitted a review of the background information as printed in the official agenda as well as recommended that the proposed ordinance be amended to delete conditions #16 and #17. Veronica Thompson, 525 Track Crossing, Chesapeake, Virginia, applicant and contract purchaser, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance. Tiffany Rosier, 112 Tucker Drive, representing self, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance. The following individuals spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance as presented: Kenneth Payne, 4298 White Marsh Road, representing self. Charles Brothers, Jr, 135 Mineral Spring Road, representing Brothers Family Farm of Virginia. Vicky Williams, 4470 Deer Forest Road, representing self. Robin Patterson, 1808 Cypress Chapel Road, representing self. Veronica Thompson, 525 Track Crossing, Chesapeake, Virginia, applicant and contract purchaser, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance. Hearing no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Fawcett called for an estimate of the number of attendees at an event held in the proposed facility. Ms. Thompson stated that the proposed facility would have 225 at its capacity but the typical number of attendees is approximately 125-150 at most events. 6 City Council Regular Meeting February 20, 2019 Referring to the presentation, Council Member Fawcett queried about the estimated number of attendees at an event during the week held in the proposed facility. Mr. Thompson explained that Monday through Thursday, most events would be of a corporate nature, therefore, there would be minimal activity at the proposed facility. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Johnson inquired about the process to address any noise complaints at the proposed facility. City Manager Roberts said that the Suffolk Police Department would enforce the City’s noise ordinance and address any violations. Council Member Johnson opined any consideration of purchasing the access to the parcel under consideration from Carolina Road. Ms. Thompson explained that there are two houses between the parcel under consideration and Carolina Road, therefore, no access is available. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Johnson sought an explanation about the validity of the conditional use permit, in the event that the parcel under consideration is sold in the future. City Manager Roberts stated that the conditional use permit would transfer with any future sale of the parcel under consideration. Referring to the presentation, Mayor Johnson requested an overview of staff’s recommendation to amend the proposed ordinance to delete conditions #16 and #17. Referring to the PowerPoint presentation, City Manager Roberts indicated that the Planning Department recommends that conditions #16 and #17 be deleted as the issue of a cover charge is covered by taxation provision of the City Code and the conditional use permit is to approve a place of public assembly. Referring to the presentation, Vice Mayor Bennett queried about the activity level at the proposed facility during the week. Ms. Thompson explained that Monday through Thursday there would be limited activity at the proposed facility. Council Member Fawcett asked the applicant where she resides. Mr. Thompson indicated that she would be moving to Suffolk. Council Member Fawcett moved to delete conditions #16 and #17 from the ordinance and approve the remainder of the ordinance, with conditions #1 through #15, as presented. The motion failed to receive a second. Council Member Goldberg requested information about future road repair in the area. City Manager Roberts said that the City will make any necessary road repairs, as required. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Goldberg called for clarification about the orientation of the lighting at the proposed facility. Ms. Thompson advised that the lighting would be oriented to face the ground. Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Duman, moved to delete conditions #16 and #17 from the ordinance and approve the remainder of the ordinance, with conditions #1 through #15, as presented, by the following vote: 7 City Council Regular Meeting February 20, 2019 Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Duman, moved to delete conditions #16 and #17 and approve the remainder of the ordinance, with conditions #1 through #15, as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, and Ward 7 NAYS: Council Member Milteer 1 AN ORDINANCE TO GRANT A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A PUBLIC ASSEMBLY NOT OTHERWISE ENUMERATED, ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4251 WHITE MARSH ROAD, ZONING MAP 66, PARCEL 48E;CUP2018-016 Public Hearing – A resolution to adopt the Capital Improvements Program and Plan for Fiscal Years 2019-2020 through 2028-2029 Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Finance Director Tealen Hansen supplied a report of the background information as printed in the official agenda. The following individuals spoke in support of funding for the new downtown library as included in the proposed Capital Improvements Program and Plan for Fiscal Years 2019-2020 through 2028-2029: Carol Johanningsmeier, 174 Ashford Drive, representing self. Lee Cross, 2304 Kings Fork Road, representing self. Catherine Cross, 2304 Kings Fork Road, representing self. Bryce (no last name provided), 115 Northgate Lane, representing self. Margaret Cross, no address provided, representing self. Susan White, 537 West Riverview Drive, representing self. The following individuals spoke in support of an increase in funding for improvements at Northern Shores Elementary School: Trisha Hollaman, 6226 Cambridge Drive, representing self. Kirstyn O”Neill, 3504 Prices Forks Boulevard, representing self. Jennifer Culp, 6207 East Shallowford Court, representing self. Denise Murden, 4041 Kingston Parkway, representing self, spoke in support of funding for the new downtown library as included in the proposed Capital Improvements Program and Plan for Fiscal Years 2019-2020 through 2028-2029. The following individuals spoke about funding for youth facilities in the downtown: Akoma Love, 119 Lee Street, representing self. 8 City Council Regular Meeting February 20, 2019 Rashad Lewis, no address provided, representing self. Julian (no last name provided), no address provided, representing self. Akoma Love, no address provided, representing self. Council Member Johnson, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward moved to suspend the City Council’s Rules of Order and Procedure and extend the public hearing until all speakers are heard, 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 John Williams, no address provided, representing self. Lawrence Chambers, no address provided, representing self. Kanetrica Williams, no address provided, representing self. Jonathan (no last name provided), no address provided, representing self. Shanique Robinson, no address provided, representing self. The following individuals spoke in support of an increase in funding for improvements at Northern Shores Elementary School: Mallory Vega, 4419 Debra Court, Chesapeake, Virginia, representing self. Lauren McGee, 1017 Maryland Avenue, representing self. April Drydon, 7150 Bell Road, Ivor, Virginia, representing self. Lauren McGee, 1017 Maryland Avenue, representing self. Sherry Colden, 6224 Apple Street, representing self. Sonja Morrell, 6409 Yorkshire Drive, representing self. Johnny Wiggins, no address provided, representing Pleasant Hills Civic League, called for funding for infrastructural improvements in his area. The following individuals spoke in support of an increase in funding for improvements at Northern Shores Elementary School: Caitlyn Flemming, 5055 Bay Circle, representing self. Kellie Baldwin, 6709 Duck Landing Court, representing self. 9 City Council Regular Meeting February 20, 2019 Kya Baldwin, 6709 Duck Landing Court, representing self. Veronica Peak, 3209 Troy Lane, Chesapeake, Virginia, representing self. Meggin Holcomb, 6509 Harbour Point Drive, representing self. Meg Diggs, 5214 Regatta Point Road, representing self. David Mitnick, 916 Vineyard Place, Unit C, Member, Suffolk School Board. Abagail Hines, no address provided, spoke in support of funding for the new downtown library as included in the proposed Capital Improvements Program and Plan for Fiscal Years 2019-2020 through 2028-2029. Sherri Story, 4429 Cherokee Drive, Member, Suffolk School Board, spoke in support of an increase in funding for improvements at Northern Shores Elementary School. Kelly Hengler, 9345 Eclipse Drive, representing self, spoke in support of an increase in funding for improvements at Northern Shores Elementary School and in support of funding for the new downtown library as included in the proposed Capital Improvements Program and Plan for Fiscal Years 2019-2020 through 2028-2029. Pam Dudgeon, 1010 Truman Road, representing self, spoke in support of funding for the new downtown library as included in the proposed Capital Improvements Program and Plan for Fiscal Years 2019-2020 through 2028-2029. Eric Arnold, 3476 Raintree Circle, representing self, spoke in support of an increase in funding for improvements at Northern Shores Elementary School. Hearing no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed. Members of City Council opined about the proposed resolution to adopt the Capital Improvements Program and Plan for Fiscal Years 2019-2020 through 2028-2029. Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Goldberg, 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 TO ADOPT THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM AND PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2019-2020 THROUGH 2028-2029 10 City Council Regular Meeting February 20, 2019 ORDINANCES Ordinance – An ordinance to amend the previously approved proffered conditions, Villas at Lake Meade, for property located at 200 Seasons Circle, Zoning Map 25A, Parcel J12; RZN2018-018 (Conditional) Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director Hainley offered a synopsis of the background information as printed in the official agenda. 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 Duman, Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 8 NAYS: None 0 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PROFFERED CONDITIONS, VILLAS AT LAKE MEADE, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 200 SEASONS CIRCLE, ZONING MAP 25A, PARCEL J12; RZN2018-018 (CONDITIONAL) 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 schedule a Work Session, for March 6, 2019, at 4 p.m., unless cancelled Council Member Ward, on a motion seconded by Council Member Johnson, moved to schedule a Work Session for March 6, 2019, 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 Reginald Copeland, 201 Lee Street, was not present when called. Akoma Love, 119 Lee Street, was not present when called. Kelly Hengler, 9345 Eclipse Drive, representing self, opined about wetlands damage and the possibility of establishing a historical designation for Crittenden and Eclipse. CLOSED MEETING 11 City Council Regular Meeting February 20, 2019 City Clerk Dawley presented the Closed Meeting motion for City Council’s consideration: 1. Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711(A)(29)and (A)(8), the discussion of the award of a public contract involving the expenditure of public funds, including interviews of bidders or offerors, and discussion of the terms or scope of such contract, where discussion in an open session would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body; and consultation with legal counsel employed or retained by a public body regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel, specifically concerning a proposal by the Chuckatuck Volunteer Fire Department, Incorporated Council Member Goldberg, on a motion seconded by Council Member Johnson, moved that City Council convene in a closed meeting for the above referenced purpose, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 8 NAYS: None 0 City Council convened in Closed Meeting at 11:10 p.m. The Closed Meeting concluded at 11:20 p.m. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT CERTIFICATION City Clerk Dawley presented a resolution certifying the Closed Meeting of February 20, 2019, pursuant to Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Duman, 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 FEBRUARY 20, 2019, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.2-3712 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950), AS AMENDED NEW BUSINESS Council Member Duman, on a motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, moved to have the Planning Commission review and give a recommendation regarding amending the Unified Development 12 City Council Regular Meeting February 20, 2019 Ordinance so that it give the Planning and Community Development Director the approving authority for preliminary subdivision plats as an administrative process, 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 Suffolk Police Department’s promotional ceremony; the start of the burn law to permit open burning and the Suffolk Public Library’s participation in the National Endowment for the Arts Big Read program. Council Member Fawcett announced he attended the grand opening for Harris Teeter. Council Member Goldberg, on a motion seconded by Council Member Johnson, 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 11:28 p.m. Teste: ________________________________________________ Erika S. Dawley, MMC, City Clerk Approved: ____________________________________________ Linda T. Johnson, Mayor APPROVED: MARCH 20, 2019 13

Agenda

SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA February 20, 2019 7:00 p.m. City Council Chamber 1. Call to Order 2. Nonsectarian Invocation No City Council action required. 3. Approval of the Minutes Approved 8-0 4. Special Presentations No City Council action required. 5. Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda and Adoption of the Agenda A motion to remove Consent Agenda Items #8, #9 and #10 for a separate vote and adopt the remainder of the agenda as presented by a vote of 8-0. 6. Agenda Speakers No City Council action required. 7. Consent Agenda – An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Aviation for the Suffolk Executive Airport Approved 8-0 8. Consent Agenda – An ordinance to authorize the transfer of capital project funds from the Florence Bowser Elementary School Project to the Schools Operations Facility project Approved 8-0 9. Consent Agenda – An ordinance amending Section 34-189 (10) of the Code of the City of Suffolk to amend the hours of construction noise prohibition to be between the hours of 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Approved as amended 8-0 10. Consent Agenda – A resolution consenting to Assignment of Franchise Approved 8-0 11. Public Hearing – An ordinance to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish a Day Care, Child Day Center, on property located at 400 Finney Avenue, Zoning Map 34G19(4), Parcel 1; CUP2018-014 Approved 8-0 12. Public Hearing – An ordinance to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish a public assembly not otherwise enumerated, on property located at 4251 White Marsh Road, Zoning Map 66, Parcel 48E; CUP2018-016 Approved 7-1 (Council Member Milteer voted in opposition.) 13. Public Hearing – A resolution to adopt the Capital Improvements Program and Plan for Fiscal Years 2019-2020 through 2028-2029 Approved 8-0 14. Ordinance – An ordinance to amend the previously approved proffered conditions, Villas at Lake Meade, for property located at 200 Seasons Circle, Zoning Map 25A, Parcel J12; RZN2018-018 (Conditional) Approved 8-0 15. Resolutions No City Council action required. 16. Staff Reports No City Council action required. 17. Motion – A motion to schedule a Work Session, for March 6, 2019, at 4 p.m., unless cancelled Approved 8-0 18. Non-Agenda Speakers No City Council action required. 19. New Business A motion to direct the Planning Commission to review and give a recommendation regarding amending the Unified Development Ordinance so that it gives the Director of Planning and Community Development the approving authority for preliminary subdivision plats as an administrative process was approved by a vote of 8-0. 20. Announcements and Comments No City Council action required. 21. Adjournment Approved 8-0 2

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