City Council Meeting Agendas
Regular MeetingSuffolk, VA · July 17, 2019
Minutes
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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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Agenda
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
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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
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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
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