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City Council Regular Meeting April 17, 2019 Regular Meeting of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West Washington Street, on Wednesday, April 17, 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 April 17, 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 APRIL 17, 2019, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.2-3712 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950), AS AMENDED 1 City Council Regular Meeting April 17, 2019 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Vice Mayor Bennett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Duman, moved to approve the minutes from the March 6, 2019, 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 - A proclamation in recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Mayor Johnson presented the above referenced item to Police Chief Thomas Bennett, who offered remarks. Special Presentation - A proclamation in recognition of National Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week Mayor Johnson presented the above referenced item to Police Chief Bennett, who offered remarks. REMOVAL OF ITEM 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 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 AGENDA SPEAKERS There were no speakers under this portion of the agenda. CONSENT AGENDA City Clerk Dawley presented the following Consent Agenda item: Consent Agenda Item # 7 – An ordinance to accept and appropriate a Walmart Community Grant for the City of Suffolk Sheriff’s Department Consent Agenda Item #8 – An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the Young Adult Library Services Association and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation for the Suffolk Public Library 2 City Council Regular Meeting April 17, 2019 Consent Agenda Item #9 – An ordinance to appropriate funds from the Debt Service Fund Restricted Fund Balance to payoff financing from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program Consent Agenda Item #10 – An ordinance to appropriate funds from the General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance for one-time expenditures and to transfer funds to the Capital Projects Fund Consent Agenda Item #11 – An ordinance regarding the Sixth Amended Charter Agreement of Hampton Roads Workforce Council, formerly known as Opportunity, Incorporated Referring to Consent Agenda Items #7 through #11, City Manager Roberts submitted a review of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Milteer, moved to approve Consent Agenda Items #7 through #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 PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing – An ordinance to amend the previously approved conditions pertaining to the establishment of a Public Assembly Not Otherwise Enumerated (Banquet Hall), on property located at 178 East Washington Street, Zoning Map 34G18(6), Parcel(s) 5; CUP2018-007 Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director David Hainley offered a summary of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Jeffrey Townsend, 121 Liberty Circle, applicant and property owner, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance, as presented. Hearing no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed. Council Member Johnson called for additional information about the types of events currently being held in the banquet hall. Mr. Townsend said that his facility is currently hosting family reunions, birthday parties and other holiday events. Council Member Johnson opined about the feasibility of granting special events permits on occasions that the applicant wants to host events until 2:00 a.m., which is currently outside of the approved hours of operation as outlined in the Conditional Use Permit. Planning and Community Development Director Hainley explained that once a parcel has been approved for a Conditional Use Permit with a condition that specifies the hours of operation, a special event permit to host an event outside of those approved hours cannot supersede that condition. Council Member Johnson asked about the timeline for the approval of the Conditional Use Permit was approved for Double RR Ranch. Planning and Community Development Director Hainley stated that the Conditional Use Permit for Double RR Ranch was approved two years ago. 3 City Council Regular Meeting April 17, 2019 Referring to the presentation, Vice Mayor Bennett sought clarification about the type of business that has the hours of operation requested by the applicant. Planning and Community Development Director Hainley said that a restaurant is an example of a business that have the hours of operation requested by the applicant, which would require the applicant to add cooking and meal services facilities in the building. City Manager Roberts added that should City Council wish to allow the banquet hall to operate until 2:00 a.m., City Council would need to create a condition to stipulate that change. He added that typically the types of businesses that operate until 2:00 a.m. are restaurants, which require an Alcohol Beverage Control license. Vice Mayor Bennett opined about setting a precedent for future banquet halls, regarding the hours of operation, should City Council approve the applicant’s request to operate until 2:00 a.m. City Manager Roberts replied in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Bennett opined the public safety concerns, should the hours of application be modified as requested by the applicant. Police Chief Bennett replied that the later establishments stay open, there is an increase in public safety issues. Council Member Duman opined about the feasibility of granting special events permits on occasions that the applicant wants to operate the banquet hall until 2:00 a.m. City Manager Roberts stated he could research that matter, but this issues cannot be resolved this evening. Council Member Duman moved to continue consideration of the proposed ordinance to the May 15, 2019, City Council meeting. The motion failed to receive a second. Council Member Ward opined about the applicant’s understanding that the hours of operation could be extended to 2:00 a.m., after one year of operation. City Manager Roberts reported that the Conditional Use Permit does not provide for any provision to extend the hours of operation to 2:00 a.m., nor is there in provision in the City Code to permit such an extension of hours of operation. Council Member Ward opined about the rural location of Double RR Ranch and the condition that permits indoor entertainment until 2:00 a.m. City Manager Roberts said that City staff has provided some anecdotal information that indicated that City Council approved the condition that permits entertainment until 2:00 a.m. at the Double RR Ranch due to its rural location. He added that he would need to further research the matter. Council Member Ward queried about the feasibility of granting special events permits on occasions that the applicant wants to operate the banquet hall until 2:00 a.m. City Manager Roberts stated that he could research that matter, but he would ask that City Council be specific regarding the number of times that the applicant would be able to receive a special event permit that would allow operation until 2:00 a.m. Council Member Ward inquired about the future City sponsored entertainment in the public parking lot behind the Godwin Courthouse Building, specifically the hours that those events would end. City Manager Roberts said that he would not anticipate future City sponsored festivals would extend beyond midnight. 4 City Council Regular Meeting April 17, 2019 Council Member Milteer sought information about the feasibility of granting the applicant permission to extend his hours of operation until 2:00 a.m., on a probationary basis, for one year. City Attorney Holland explained that City Council cannot permit a change to the hours of operation which is one of the conditions of the Conditional Use Permit for this parcel on a probationary basis. She added that the applicant has made a request to amend the condition regarding the hours of operation as outlined in the Conditional Use Permit for the parcel. She added that the Conditional Use Permit runs with the parcel, not the applicant, based on the suitable use. Mayor Johnson asked if Conditional Use Permits are revocable. City Attorney Holland replied in the affirmative. Council Member Goldberg asked the applicant if he is present when the banquet hall is rented. Mr. Townsend replied in the affirmative. Members of City Council opined about the following issues: the need to research the feasibility of granting special events permits on occasions that the applicant operate the banquet hall until 2:00 a.m.; the potential impact of extending the operation of all banquet halls to 2:00 a.m. and potential public safety issues as a result of that extension. Council Member Duman, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, moved to continue consideration of the proposed ordinance to the May 15, 2019, City Council meeting and to direct City Manager Roberts to research the feasibility permitting banquet halls that are granted by a Conditional Use Permit that includes a condition that limits their hours of operation to extend their hours of operation via the issuance of the special event permits. Members of City Council opined about the following issues: the need to research the feasibility of granting special events permits on occasions that the applicant wants to host events until 2:00 a.m.; the potential impact of extending the operation of all banquet halls to 2:00 a.m.; and potential public safety issues as a result of that extension. Council Member Fawcett queried about the matter of adequate public safety personnel to address any potential issues that could occur at the banquet hall or any future banquet hall, should the hours of operation be extended until 2:00 a.m. Police Chief Bennett explained that he could not accurately predict any potential issues as a result of the change in the hours of operation for the banquet hall under consideration or future banquet halls. He added that the later that businesses which serve alcohol stay open, there are increased calls for service. Council Member Duman, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, moved to continue consideration of the proposed ordinance to the May 15, 2019, City Council meeting and to direct City Manager Roberts to research the feasibility permitting banquet halls that are granted by a conditional use permit that includes a condition that limits their hours of operation to extend their hours of operation via the issuance of the special event permits, 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 5 City Council Regular Meeting April 17, 2019 Public Hearing – An ordinance to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish a bed and breakfast including receptions, private parties, and/or similar activities, on property located at 231 Pinner Street, Zoning Map 34G18(A), Parcel 154; CUP2018-017 Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director Hainley submitted a review of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Additionally, he advised City Council that the Planning Commission voted to approve the conditional use permit with conditions as modified: the elimination of condition number three in its entity – receptions, private parties and/or similar activities shall be limited to indoor space in the main house on the property. No other portion of the property may be used for evets or accommodations under this Conditional Use Permit request; condition number five as amended – based on the available onsite off-street parking, the maximum occupancy for receptions, private parties, and/or similar activities shall not exceed 20 40 people; condition number 12 as amended - the operating hours for indoor and outdoor receptions, private parties, and/or similar activities shall be Sunday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Friday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. The following individuals spoke in support of the proposed ordinance as presented: Allyn Brown, 231 Pinner Street, applicant and property owner. Maxie Morrison, 221 Pinner Street, representing self. Rochelle Beausejour, 237 Pinner Street, representing self. Jeffrey Townsend, 121 Liberty Street, representing self, opined about the proposed ordinance. Rachelle Beausejour, 237 Pinner Street, representing self, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance. Allyn Brown, 231 Pinner Street, applicant and property owner, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance. Hearing no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed. Council Member Johnson moved to approve the ordinance, with modifications as submitted by Planning and Community Development Director Hainley and the remaining original conditions as presented. The motion failed to receive a second. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Ward asked about the number of parking spaces required for the proposed bed and breakfast. Planning and Community Development Director Hainley explained that the bed and breakfast requires four parking spaces, one parking space for every bedroom and two parking spaces for the residents. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Ward called for information about the parking requirements to hold special events at the proposed bed and breakfast. Planning and Community Development Director Hainley advised that staff determined the number of parking spaces required for special events to be held at the proposed bed and breakfast, and the applicant has ten parking spaces on site. 6 City Council Regular Meeting April 17, 2019 Referring to the presentation, Council Member Ward opined about the use of the backyard for the proposed bed and breakfast. Planning and Community Development Director Hainley said that the applicant has requested to use the backyard of the proposed bed and breakfast for special events. He added that when the applicant amended his original request for the proposed bed and breakfast to include the backyard for special events, the applicant submitted his plan to use the parking lot at First Baptist Church Suffolk. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Ward solicited information about the legality of using the parking lot at First Baptist Church Suffolk for the proposed bed and breakfast. Planning and Community Development Director Hainley reported that the plan is partly legal. He added that the Unified Development Ordinance has a requirement requiring the applicant to have a 20-year lease with the church regarding the parking, and, at this point, that lease has not been executed. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Ward queried about any potential conflict in the hours of operation at First Baptist Church Suffolk and the events at the proposed bed and breakfast. Planning and Community Development Director Hainley indicated that he was not aware of the hours of operation at the church, but the proposed ordinance contains hours of operation for the proposed bed and breakfast. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Ward opined about potential conflicts between the operation at First Baptist Church Suffolk and the events at the proposed bed and breakfast. Planning and Community Development Director Hainley said that the applicant’s agreement will have specific hours for parking at the church, therefore, there will not be conflicts of that nature. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Ward opined that the applicant will not conduct special events at the proposed bed and breakfast on Sundays that would require use of the parking spaces at First Baptist Church Suffolk. Planning and Community Development Director Hainley stated the applicant will be prohibited from using the parking spaces during the specific hours prohibited per his agreement with First Baptist Church Suffolk, which includes Sundays. Referring to the presentation, Mayor Johnson inquired about the applicant’s ability to conduct special events at the proposed bed and breakfast on Sundays if he only needed the spaces that are available on site. Planning and Community Development Director Hainley reported that the applicant would be able to conduct special events at the proposed bed and breakfast on Sundays if he only utilized the parking spaces on site. Referring to presentation, Council Member Goldberg asked about the hours for special events. Planning and Community Development Director Hainley explained that the applicant did not originally ask for the hours of operation that were ultimately as approved by the Planning Commission. Council Member Johnson, on a motion seconded by Council Member Goldberg, moved to approve the ordinance with modified conditions as recommended by Planning and Community Development Director Hainley and the remaining original conditions as presented. Referring to the presentation, Mayor Johnson solicited information about the individuals who would be eligible to host special events at the proposed bed and breakfast. Planning and Community Development Director Hainley explained that special events could be hosted by any member of the general public, whether or not they are a guest at the proposed bed and breakfast. 7 City Council Regular Meeting April 17, 2019 Council Member Duman, on a substitute motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, moved to approve the proposed ordinance with the following amendments: the elimination of the following language – receptions, private parties, and/or similar activities shall be limited to indoor space in the main house on the property. No other portion of the property may be used for events or accommodations under this Conditional Use Permit request; the operating hours for indoor receptions, private parties, and/or similar activities shall be Sunday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Friday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.; 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. for outdoor receptions, private parties, and/or similar activities, with the prohibition of outdoor amplified sound outdoors; and the remaining original conditions as presented. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Goldberg called for clarification about the lease for the parking agreement between the applicant and First Baptist Church Suffolk. Planning and Community Development Director Hainley stated that the applicant currently has a letter of intent from First Baptist Church Suffolk permitting the use of their parking, but the letter does not include the language regarding the 20-year requirement. City Attorney Holland added that a lease including the 20-year requirement will be needed to comply with State law. Referring to the presentation, Mayor Johnson queried about the feasibility of considering the proposed ordinance, before the lease between the First Baptist Church Norfolk and the applicant has been finalized. City Attorney Holland said that in the past, City Council has approved items of this nature prior to the finalized lease being in place. Planning and Community Development Director Hainley added that the applicant is clear about the lease requirement. Members of City Council opined about the primary and the substitute motions. Mayor Johnson sought information about the validity of the Conditional Use Permit, should the applicant fail to perform within two years. City Attorney Holland explained that the under that scenario, the Conditional Use Permit would be void. Referring to the substitute motion, Council Member Fawcett asked the applicant if the amendment to the hours of operation would be problematic. Mr. Brown indicated that the amendment to the hours of operation would not be problematic, but the maximum occupancy for receptions, private parties and/or similar activities set at 20 would be an issue. Mayor Johnson asked Council Member Duman to restate his substitute motion. Council Member Duman, on a substitute motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, moved to approve the proposed ordinance with the following amendment: the elimination of the following language – receptions, private parties, and/or similar activities shall be limited to indoor space in the main house on the property. No other portion of the property may be used for events or accommodations under this Conditional Use Permit request; the operating hours for indoor receptions, private parties, and/or similar activities shall be Sunday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Friday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.; 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. for outdoor receptions, private parties, and/or similar activities, with the prohibition of outdoor amplified sound outdoors; and the remaining original conditions as presented. 8 City Council Regular Meeting April 17, 2019 City Attorney Holland called for clarification about the inclusion of the recommendation from Planning Commission as follows: based on the available onsite off-street parking, the maximum occupancy for receptions, private parties, and/or similar activities shall not exceed 20 40 people. Council Member Duman and Council Member Fawcett consented to the inclusion of this amendment. Council Member Duman, on an amended substitute motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, moved to approve the proposed ordinance with the following amendments: the elimination of the following language – receptions, private parties, and/or similar activities shall be limited to indoor space in the main house on the property. No other portion of the property may be used for events or accommodations under this conditional use permit; the operating hours for indoor receptions, private parties, and/or similar activities shall be Sunday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Friday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.; 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. for outdoor receptions, private parties, and/or similar activities, with the prohibition of outdoor amplified sound; based on the available onsite off-street parking, the maximum occupancy for receptions, private parties, and/or similar activities shall not exceed 20 40 people; and the remaining original conditions. Council Member Goldberg opined about prohibition of outdoor amplified sound from the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Council Member Duman clarified that was in order to ensure that guests at outdoor events would be inside by 10:00 p.m. Mayor Johnson asked if the prohibition of outdoor amplified sound from the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. would ban the announcement of a wedding party. Council Member Duman replied that he would be amenable to eliminating that language from the amended substitute motion. Mayor Johnson called for an explanation of the primary motion. Council Member Johnson, on a motion seconded by Council Member Goldberg, moved to approve the ordinance with modified conditions as recommended by Planning and Community Development Director Hainley and the remaining original conditions as presented. Council Member Duman, on an amended substitute motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, moved to approve the proposed ordinance with the following amendments: the elimination of the following language – receptions, private parties, and/or similar activities shall be limited to indoor space in the main house on the property. No other portion of the property may be used for events or accommodations under this conditional use permit; the operating hours for indoor receptions, private parties, and/or similar activities shall be Sunday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Friday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.; 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. for outdoor receptions, private parties, and/or similar activities; based on the available onsite off-street parking, the maximum occupancy for receptions, private parties, and/or similar activities shall not exceed 20 40 people; and the remaining original conditions as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, and Milteer 7 NAYS: Council Member Ward 1 AN ORDINANCE TO GRANT A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A BED AND BREAKFAST INCLUDING RECEPTIONS, PRIVATE PARTIES, AMD/OR SIMILAR ACTIVITIES, ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 231 PINNER STREET, ZONING MAP 34G18(A), PARCEL 154; CUP2018-017 9 City Council Regular Meeting April 17, 2019 Public Hearing – An ordinance to amend Chapter 31, Unified Development Ordinance of the Code of the City of Suffolk, Article 3, Procedures, Section 31-302, Ministerial Permits; Article 5, Subdivision, Section 31-504, Scope and Jurisdiction; Article 6, Design and Improvement Standards, Purpose, Section 31-603, Landscaping Standards and Section 31-612, Street Improvement Standards; Article 7, Supplemental Use Regulations, Section 31-704, Campgrounds; Article 8, Nonconforming Uses, Section 31-801, Intent; Appendix A, Definitions; and Appendix B, Submission Requirements; OTA2019-001 Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director Hainley supplied a report of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Hearing no speakers, the public hearing was closed. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Johnson asked if the proposed ordinance impacted the existing campgrounds. Planning and Community Development Director Hainley replied in the affirmative, as the proposed ordinance is being amended to comply with federal regulations. Council Member Duman, on a motion seconded by Council Member Goldberg, 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 31-302, MINISTERIAL PERMITS; ARTICLE 5, SUBDIVISION, SECTION 31-504, SCOPE AND JURISDICTION; ARTICLE 6, DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS, PURPOSE, SECTION 31-603, LANDSCAPING STANDARDS AND SECTION 31-612, STREET IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS; ARTICLE 7, SUPPLEMENTAL USE REGULATIONS, SECTION 31-704, CAMPGROUNDS; ARTICLE 8, NONCONFORMING USES, SECTION 31- 801, INTENT; APPENDIX A, DEFINITIONS; AND APPENDIX B, SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS; OTA2019-001 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 April 17, 2019 MOTIONS Motion – A motion to schedule a Work Session for Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at 4 p.m., unless cancelled Council Member Milteer, on a motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, moved to schedule a Work Session for May 1, 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 Akoma Love, 119 Lee Street, was not present when called. Kathy Rowse, 1468 Peppercorn Lane, representing self, opined about the real estate assessment process. Carolyn White, 4216 Coltrane Avenue, representing the Pughsville Civic League, opined about community concerns. Pamela Brandy, 5016 Pearl Street, Chesapeake, Virginia, representing self, opined about draining and flooding in Pughsville. Ellen Poe, 916 Carolina Road, representing self, opined about a ditch at the Army Reserve Center. J.K. Morris, 1148 Turner Drive, representing self, opined about the real estate assessment process. NEW BUSINESS City Clerk Dawley presented the following nominations for City Council’s consideration: Virginia Municipal League Policy Committees: Community and Economic Development – Council Member Lue Ward; Environmental Quality – Council Member Timothy Johnson; Finance – Council Member Curtis Milteer; General Laws – Council Member Donald Goldberg; Human Development and Education – Vice Mayor Leroy Bennett; and Transportation – Council Member Roger Fawcett. Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Goldberg, moved to nominate and appoint the above referenced individuals to the respective committees, 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 ribbon cutting for Simply Vintage; the observance of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week; and the registration for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Fire and Life Safety Camp. 11 City Council Regular Meeting April 17, 2019 Council Member Goldberg thanked the Suffolk Police Department for their assistance with constituents’ concerns. Council Member Goldberg opined about an upcoming Suffolk Sister Cities event this summer. Council Member Goldberg opined about the real estate assessment process. Council Member Fawcett announced he attended the ribbon cutting for Simply Vintage. Council Member Fawcett opined about the R(e)Cycling Drive and Tire Amnesty event. Council Member Fawcett opined about the proclamations for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and National Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week. Council Member Milteer opined about the real estate assessment process. Council Member Fawcett opined about the real estate assessment process. Council Member Ward announced he attended an event hosted by the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Council Member Ward thanked the speakers in attendance. Council Member Ward thanked the Suffolk Police Department for their assistance with constituents’ concerns. Council Member Duman opined about the real estate assessment process. Council Member Duman opined about the proclamations for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and National Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week. Vice Mayor Bennett thanked the speakers in attendance. Vice Mayor Bennett opined about the proclamations for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and National Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week. Mayor Johnson opined about the real estate assessment process. Mayor Johnson thanked the speakers in attendance. Council Member Fawcett, 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 12 City Council Regular Meeting April 17, 2019 There being no further business to come before City Council, the regular meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Teste: ________________________________________________ Erika S. Dawley, MMC, City Clerk Approved: ____________________________________________ Linda T. Johnson, Mayor APPROVED: JUNE 19, 2019 13