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Suffolk, VA · July 17, 2019

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City Council Regular Meeting July 17, 2019 Regular Meeting of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West Washington Street, on Wednesday, July 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 Pledge of Allegiance. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT CERTIFICATION City Clerk Dawley presented a resolution certifying the Closed Meeting of July 17, 2019, pursuant to Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. 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 17, 2019, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.2-3712 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950), AS AMENDED 1 City Council Regular Meeting July 17, 2019 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Council Member Duman, on a motion seconded by Council Member Milteer, moved to approve the minutes from the May 1, 2019, Regular Meeting; May 15, 2019, Work Session and May 15, 2019, Regular Session; June 5, 2019, Work Session and June 5, 2019 Regular Session, 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 – 2019 National Night Out Invitation Media and Community Relations Director Diana Klink introduced a video presentation. Mayor Johnson presented the National Night Out proclamation to Media and Community Relations Director Klink and Major James Buie. 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 Milteer, on a motion seconded by Vice Mayor Bennett, to adopt the agenda, as presented. Mayor Johnson said that the motion needs to be amended to reflect that during the Work Session, City Council approved a motion to move the presentation regarding the fiscal impact of real estate tax exemption for surviving spouses of certain emergency service providers to Staff Reports. Council Member Milteer, on an amended motion seconded by Vice Mayor Bennett, to adopt the agenda as amended during the Work Session, to include the presentation regarding the fiscal impact of real estate tax exemption for surviving spouses of certain emergency service providers to Staff Reports, 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 Mayor Johnson announced that during the Work Session, City Council moved that the presentation regarding the fiscal impact of real estate tax exemption for surviving spouses of certain emergency service providers to Staff Reports. She added that there is an individual, Cheryl Falls, registered to speak on this matter as a Non Agenda Speaker, and that if it was the pleasure of City Council to suspend the Rules of Order and Procedure to permit Ms. Falls to address City Council as an Agenda Speaker, a motion would be required. 2 City Council Regular Meeting July 17, 2019 Council Member Goldberg, on a motion seconded by Council Member Duman, moved to suspend the Rules of Order and Procedure to permit Cheryl Falls to address City Council as an Agenda Speaker, 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 Cheryl Falls, 7878 Harvest Drive, representing self, opined about the Line of Duty Act. CONSENT AGENDA City Clerk Dawley presented the following Consent Agenda items: Consent Agenda Item #7 – An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for the Suffolk Victim/Witness Assistance Program Consent Agenda Item #8 – 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 #9 – An ordinance to accept and appropriate a Byrne/JAG Equipment Grant from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services in support of the Suffolk Police Department Consent Agenda Item #10 – An ordinance to accept and appropriate a Creative Communities Partnership Grant award from the Virginia Commission for the Arts Consent Agenda Item #11 – A resolution authorizing application for federal funding assistance from the Land and Water Conservation Fund Consent Agenda Item #12 – An ordinance to accept and appropriate additional Transit Funds from the Federal Transit Administration and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation for operating and capital expenses related to public transit Consent Agenda Item #13 – A resolution adopting the Debris Management Plan Consent Agenda Item #14 – An ordinance amending Section 10-159 of the Code of the City of Suffolk concerning the regulation of dangerous dogs; penalties Referring to Consent Agenda Items #7 through #14, 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 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 3 City Council Regular Meeting July 17, 2019 PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing – An ordinance to rezone and amend the official zoning map of the City of Suffolk to change the zoning from B-2, General Commercial Zoning District, to RM, Residential Medium Density zoning district, for property located at 213 Kilby Avenue, Zoning Map 34G27(2)E, Parcel 7; RZN2019-001 Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director David Hainley offered a summary of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Jason Fulford, no address provided, applicant and property owner, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance, as presented. Hearing no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed. Council Member Goldberg, on a motion seconded by Council Member Duman, 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 B-2, GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, TO RM, RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY ZONING DISTRICT, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 213 KILBY AVENUE, ZONING MAP 34G27(2)E, PARCEL 7; RZN2019-001 Public Hearing – An ordinance to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish a Day Care, family day home, 5 to 12 children, on property located at 628 Adkins Circle, Zoning Map 35J, Parcel M*14; CUP2019-008 Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director Hainley provided a report on the background information as printed in the official agenda. Trenita Cherry, no address provided, 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 Fawcett sought information about the number of children that would be at the proposed day care. Planning and Community Development Director Hainley replied that the applicant would be limited to 10 children based on the square footage of the designated floor area. 4 City Council Regular Meeting July 17, 2019 Vice Mayor Bennett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Duman, 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 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A DAY CARE FAMILY DAY HOME, 5 TO 12 CHILDREN, ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 628 ADKINS CIRCLE, ZONING MAP 35J, PARCEL M*14, CUP2019-008 Public Hearing – An ordinance to grant a conditional use permit to establish a place of worship, (small, under 6,000 square feet in the main sanctuary), on property located at 152 S. Saratoga Street, Zoning Map 34G24(A), Parcel 1; CUP2019-009 Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director Hainley gave a summation of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Miriam Sherrod, no address provided, Faith In God Deliverance Church, applicant, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance. Hearing no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed. Council Member Milteer, 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 PLACE OF WORSHIP, (SMALL, UNDER 6,000 SQUARE FEET IN THE MAIN SANCTUARY), ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 152 S. SARATOGA STREET, ZONING MAP 34G24(A), PARCEL 1; CUP2019-009 Public Hearing – An ordinance to amend Chapter 31, Unified Development Ordinance of the Code of the City of Suffolk, Article 3, Procedures, Section 31-301 General Procedural Requirements; and Article 5, Subdivisions, Section 31-504, Scope and Jurisdiction, Section 31-505, Authority, Section 31-506, Classification of Applications and General Procedural Requirements, Section 31-508, Preliminary Plat, Section 31-509, Final Plats, and Section 31-511, Engineering Plans; OTA2019-003 Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director Hainley supplied a synopsis of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Claudia Cotton, 214 Charlemagne Drive, representing Tidewater Builders Association, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance. Hearing no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed. 5 City Council Regular Meeting July 17, 2019 Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Duman, 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 AMEND CHAPTER 31, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SUFFOLK, ARTICLE 3, PROCEDURES, SECTION 31-301 GENERAL PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS; AND ARTICLE 5, SUBDIVISIONS, SECTION 31-504, SCOPE AND JURISDICTION, SECTION 31-505, AUTHORITY, SECTION 31-506, CLASSIFICATION OF APPLICATIONS AND GENERAL PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS, SECTION 31-508, PRELIMINARY PLAT, SECTION 31-509, FINAL PLATS, AND SECTION 31-511, ENGINEERING PLANS; OTA2019-003 ORDINANCES Ordinance – An ordinance to rezone and amend the official zoning map of the City of Suffolk in order to amend the previously approved proffered conditions, for property located at Bennett’s Pasture Road, Zoning Map 19, Parcels 33 and 35A; RZN2019-004 (Conditional) Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director Hainley gave a synopsis on the background information as printed in the official agenda. 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 IN ORDER TO AMEND THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PROFFERED CONDITIONS, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT BENNETT’S PASTURE ROAD, ZONING MAP 19, PARCELS 33 AND 35A; RZN2019-004 (CONDITIONAL) RESOLUTIONS There were no items under this portion of the agenda. STAFF REPORTS Staff Report - Fiscal Impact of Real Estate Tax Exemption for Surviving Spouses of Certain Emergency Service Providers Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Finance Director Tealen Hansen offered a summation on the above referenced item. 6 City Council Regular Meeting July 17, 2019 Council Member Duman inquired about the effective date for the real estate tax exemption. Finance Director Hansen said that the real estate tax exemption was approved in 2016 and took effect in 2017. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Duman asked whether the fiscal impact information presented was the annual amount. Finance Director Hansen replied in the affirmative. Referring to the presentation, Council Duman asked if the three real estate tax exemptions granted by the City of Chesapeake were the highest number to date. Finance Director Hansen replied in the affirmative. Council Member Duman asked if the City real estate tax exemption was limited to the amount of the house. Finance Director Hansen replied in the affirmative. Council Member Duman called for clarification about the entity that determines whether an employee’s death is a result of their job. City Attorney Holland explained that the Virginia Retirement System is the agency responsible for determining if an employee’s death is a result of their job. She added that they do not any determining authority regarding the real estate exemption. Council Member Duman asked if a locality would be the agency that determines if an employee’s death is a result of their job. City Attorney Holland replied that a locality would not be the agency that determines if an employee’s death is a result of their job. Council Member Goldberg opined about any new information since City Council last discussed the possible real estate tax exemption. City Attorney Holland stated that nothing has changed in the context of the real estate tax exemption since the last time this matter was discussed, but the Virginia Retirement System has added specific illnesses that can be considered when determining a line of duty death. She added that attorneys statewide are planning to form a work group to discuss this matter. Vice Mayor Bennett asked if the real estate tax exemption applies to employees who live and work in the City of Suffolk. Finance Director Hansen said that the real estate tax exemption applies to all employees that are in the Virginia Retirement System. City Attorney Holland reiterated this information. Mayor Johnson asked if the real estate tax exemption is permitted statewide. City Attorney Holland replied in the affirmative. Council Member Milteer asked if the cause of death would have to be while the employee is at work, in order to qualify for the real estate tax exemption. City Attorney Holland reported that the employee would not have to die at work in order to qualify for the real estate tax exemption. She added that there are presumptive illness that could qualify an employee’s death as a result of his or her job. Council Member Milteer opined about an employee’s exposure to certain chemicals that could result in cancer. City Attorney Holland advised that the Virginia Retirement System is the agency that would determine any link between an employee’s death and their work environment under the Line of Duty Act. Mayor Johnson asked if the Virginia Retirement System deleted any categories of employees who would be eligible for the real estate tax exemption under the Line of Duty Act. City Attorney Holland said that no categories of employees eligible for the real estate tax exemption under the Line of Duty Act were eliminated. 7 City Council Regular Meeting July 17, 2019 Council Member Duman asked what action City Council could take if the real estate tax exemption was approved, and it became financially burdensome. City Attorney Holland explained that should City Council approve the real estate tax exemption and it became financially burdensome, City Council could repeal the real estate tax exemption or place a moratorium on the real estate tax exemption. Council Member Duman moved to direct City Attorney Holland to prepare an ordinance in accordance with State Code of Virginia Section 58.1-3219.14. The motion failed for lack of a second. Council Member Fawcett opined about the eligibility of employees to qualify for the real estate tax exemption, if the employee is originally from out of state. City Attorney Holland indicated that she would have to research that matter, however, the Virginia Retirement System would be the agency that would determine if an employee qualified for the real estate tax exemption. Council Member Fawcett moved to table further consideration of the Line of Duty Act exemption for 60 days. The motion failed for lack of a second. Members of City Council opined about the real estate tax exemption permitted under the Line of Duty Act. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Duman asked if the number of employees that have received the real estate tax exemption region-wide represent all of the categories of employees eligible for the real estate exemption, per the State Code. Finance Director Hansen said that all of the employees that have received the real estate tax exemption region-wide represent the people who have actually applied. Council Member Duman, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, moved to direct City Attorney Holland to prepare an ordinance in accordance with State Code of Virginia Section 58.1-3219.14. Members of City Council opined about the real estate tax exemption permitted under the Line of Duty Act. Council Member Ward asked about the meaning of the acronym VRS. City Attorney Holland replied that VRS is the acronym for the Virginia Retirement System. Council Member Ward sought clarification about eligibility for the real estate tax exemption. City Attorney Holland stated that the spouse of an employee would be eligible for an exemption on their real estate taxes in the municipality that the home is located. Council Member Ward asked whether the real estate tax exemption could be received if the first responder who applied was from another state. City Attorney Holland said she would research the matter, but the applicant would have to comply with the Line of Duty Act. Referring to the motion, Mayor Johnson asked when City Attorney Holland could present the ordinance for consideration. City Attorney Holland said that she could provide the requested ordinance at the August 21, 2019, City Council meeting. 8 City Council Regular Meeting July 17, 2019 Council Member Duman, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, moved to direct City Attorney Holland to prepare an ordinance in accordance with State Code of Virginia Section 58.1-3219.14, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Duman, Milteer and Ward 3 NAYS: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Member Fawcett, Goldberg, and Johnson 5 MOTIONS Motion – A motion to cancel the August 7, 2019 City Council Meeting Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Johnson, moved to cancel the August 7, 2019, City Council Meeting. Council Member Milteer asked why the meeting was being cancelled. Mayor Johnson advised the meeting was being cancelled in order to permit members of City Council and City Administration to participate in National Night Out. Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Johnson, moved to cancel the August 7, 2019, 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 public hearing for the August 21, 2019, City Council meeting, regarding authorizing the issuance and sale of General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds, Series 2019 Vice Mayor Bennett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Goldberg, moved to schedule a public hearing for the August 21, 2019, City Council meeting, regarding authorizing the issuance and sale of General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds, Series 2019, 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 City Council Work Session for Wednesday, August 21, 2019, unless cancelled Council Member Johnson, on a motion seconded by Council Member Goldberg, moved to schedule a City Council Work Session for Wednesday, August 21, 2019, 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 9 City Council Regular Meeting July 17, 2019 NON-AGENDA SPEAKERS James Taylor, 216 Water Pointe Way, representing Riverwood Owners Association, Incorporated, opined about an application for regulatory markers. Jason Fulford, 325 York Street, representing self, opined about fees for tattoo parlors. Bessie Williams, 129 South Fourth Street, opined about homelessness issues. Kelly Hengler, 9345 Eclipse Drive, representing Crittenden, Eclipse, and Hobson Heritage Civic League, opined about the environmental issues in the historical villages. Phyllis Wells, 1717 Bleakhorn Road, representing Crittenden, Eclipse, and Hobson Heritage Civic League, opined about the environmental issues in the historical villages. NEW BUSINESS City Clerk Dawley presented the following board and commission nominations for City Council’s consideration: Fine Arts Commission - Dana Adams, Linda Consolvo and Katie Stallings; Historical Landmarks Commission - Mary Austen Darden, Merritt Draper, Edward Lee King and Vivian Turner; Human Services Advisory Board – Harvey Whitney; Library Advisory Board - Megan Corbett, Nancy Creekmore, and Sharon Slate; Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission - Ellen Benegar, Ivery Knight and Judson West; Planning Commission - Anita Hicks, John Rector and Mills Staylor; Sister Cities Commission - Dorothy Brinkley; Suffolk Clean Community Commission - Susan Davis, Meredith Alphin and Sharon LaBella; Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners – Kenneth Campbell and Senior Services of Southeast Virginia – Terreque Paige. Vice Mayor Bennett, 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 Mayor Johnson called on City Clerk Dawley to present the following resolution – a resolution for the execution of an employment agreement for the City Manager. Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Milteer, moved to approve the resolution, as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 8 NAYS: None 0 10 City Council Regular Meeting July 17, 2019 ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Media and Community Relations Assistant Director Timothy Kelley reported on the following: ribbon cutting for Blue Bell, Pin Ups Salon and The Pinner House; the Office of the City Treasurer’s receipt of accreditation from the Treasurer’s Association of Virginia; Airport Manager Tim Daniel’s receipt of the Virginia Airport Manager of the Year Award; Officer Corey Hubbard’s receipt of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Valor Award; the National Night Out Duck Pluck; the National Night Out Appreciation Ceremony; the Virginia Sales Tax Holiday; the Suffolk Mystery Authors Festival and Public Works Refuse – Special Bulk Collection Changes. Council Member Johnson opined about National Night Out. Council Member Ward extended his condolences to A.J. Parker. Council Member Ward announced he attended the Blue Bell ribbon cutting and the Metropolitan Baptist Church Men’s Breakfast. Council Member Ward reported he is the Vice Chair of the Virginia Municipal League Economic Development Policy Committee. Council Member Duman extended his condolences to A.J. Parker. Council Member Duman opined about National Night Out. Council Member Fawcett announced he attended the ribbon cuttings for Blue Bell the Prentis House. Council Member Fawcett acknowledged the following individuals: Ronald Williams on the Office of the City Treasurer’s receipt of accreditation from the Treasurer’s Association of Virginia; Airport Manager Tim Daniel’s receipt of the Virginia Airport Manager of the Year Award and Officer Corey Hubbard’s receipt of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Valor Award. Council Member Fawcett opined about National Night Out. Council Member Goldberg called for more information about the issues raised by the Non Agenda Speakers. Council Member Goldberg acknowledged the following individuals: Airport Manager Tim Daniel’s receipt of the Virginia Airport Manager of the Year Award and Officer Corey Hubbard’s receipt of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Valor Award. Vice Mayor Bennett announced he attended the ribbon cutting for Blue Bell and the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Valor Awards. Vice Mayor Bennett opined about today’s Work Session with the Suffolk School Board. Mayor Johnson reported she attended the ribbon cuttings for Blue Bell and the Pinner House. 11 City Council Regular Meeting July 17, 2019 Mayor Johnson acknowledged the following: Airport Manager Tim Daniel’s receipt of the Virginia Airport Manager of the Year Award and Officer Corey Hubbard’s receipt of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Valor Awards. Mayor Johnson opined about National Night Out. 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 9:10 p.m. Teste: ________________________________________________ Erika S. Dawley, MMC, City Clerk Approved: ____________________________________________ Linda T. Johnson, Mayor APPROVED: AUGUST 21, 2019 12

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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA July 17, 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 Presentation – 2019 National Night Out Invitation No City Council action required. 5. Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda and Adoption of the Agenda A motion to adopt the agenda with the addition of a staff report regarding the financial impact of real estate tax exemption for surviving spouses certain emergency service providers was approved 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 Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for the Suffolk Victim/Witness Assistance Program Approved 8-0 8. Consent Agenda – An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for the Fifth Judicial District Community Corrections Program Approved 8-0 9. Consent Agenda – An ordinance to accept and appropriate a Byrne/JAG Equipment Grant from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services in support of the Suffolk Police Department Approved 8-0 10. Consent Agenda – An ordinance to accept and appropriate a Creative Communities Partnership Grant award from the Virginia Commission for the Arts Approved 8-0 11. Consent Agenda – A resolution authorizing application for federal funding assistance from the Land and Water Conservation Fund Approved 8-0 12. Consent Agenda – An ordinance to accept and appropriate additional Transit Funds from the Federal Transit Administration and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation for operating and capital expenses related to public transit Approved 8-0 13. Consent Agenda – A resolution adopting the Debris Management Plan Approved 8-0 14. Consent Agenda – An ordinance amending Section 10-159 of the Code of the City of Suffolk concerning the regulation of dangerous dogs; penalties Approved 8-0 15. Public Hearing – An ordinance to rezone and amend the official zoning map of the City of Suffolk to change the zoning from B-2, General Commercial Zoning District, to RM, Residential Medium Density zoning district, for property located at 213 Kilby Avenue, Zoning Map 34G27(2)E, Parcel 7; RZN2019-001 Approved 8-0 16. Public Hearing – An ordinance to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish a Day Care, family day home, 5 to 12 children, on property located at 628 Adkins Circle, Zoning Map 35J, Parcel M*14; CUP2019-008 Approved 8-0 17. Public Hearing – An ordinance to grant a conditional use permit to establish a place of worship, (small, under 6,000 square feet in the main sanctuary), on property located at 152 S. Saratoga Street, Zoning Map 34G24(A), Parcel 1; CUP2019-009 Approved 8-0 18. Public Hearing – An ordinance to amend Chapter 31, Unified Development Ordinance of the Code of the City of Suffolk, Article 3, Procedures, Section 31- 301 General Procedural Requirements; and Article 5, Subdivisions, Section 31- 504, Scope and Jurisdiction, Section 31-505, Authority, Section 31-506, Classification of Applications and General Procedural Requirements, Section 31- 508, Preliminary Plat, Section 31-509, Final Plats, and Section 31-511, Engineering Plans.; OTA2019-003 Approved 8-0 2 19. Ordinance – An ordinance to rezone and amend the official zoning map of the City of Suffolk in order to amend the previously approved proffered conditions, for property located at Bennett’s Pasture Road, Zoning Map 19, Parcels 33 and 35A; RZN2019-004 (Conditional) Approved 8-0 20. Resolutions No City Council action required. 21. Staff Reports - The financial impact of real estate tax exemption for surviving spouses certain emergency service providers A motion to direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance regarding Code of Virginia Section 58.1-3219.14 was denied by a vote of 3-5 (Council Member Fawcett, Goldberg, Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett and Mayor Johnson.) 22. Motion – A motion to cancel the August 7, 2019 City Council Meeting Approved 8-0 23. Motion – A motion to schedule a public hearing for the August 21, 2019 City Council meeting, regarding authorizing the issuance and sale of General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds, Series 2019 Approved 8-0 24. Motion – A motion to schedule a City Council Work Session for Wednesday, August 21, 2019, unless cancelled Approved 8-0 25. Non-Agenda Speakers No City Council action required. 26. New Business A motion to nominate and appoint the following individuals to the respective boards and commissions was approved by a vote of 8-0: Fine Arts Commission - Dana Adams, Linda Consolvo and Katie Stallings Historical Landmarks Commission - Mary Austen Darden, Merritt Draper, Edward Lee King and Vivian Turner 3 Human Services Advisory Board – Harvey Whitney Library Advisory Board - Megan Corbett, Nancy Creekmore, and Sharon Slate Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission - Ellen Benegar, Ivery Knight and Judson West Planning Commission - Anita Hicks, John Rector and Mills Staylor Sister Cities Commission - Dorothy Brinkley Suffolk Clean Community Commission - Susan Davis, Meredith Alphin and Sharon LaBella Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners – Kenneth Campbell Senior Services of Southeast Virginia – Terreque Paige A resolution for the execution of an employment agreement for the City Manager was approved by a vote of 8-0. 27. Announcements and Comments No City Council action required. 28. Adjournment Approved 8-0 4

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