City Council Meeting Agendas

City Council Regular Meeting December 18, 2019 Regular Meeting of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West Washington Street, on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT Council Members - Linda T. Johnson, Mayor, presiding Leroy Bennett, Vice Mayor 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 Michael D. Duman (excused) 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 CERTIFICATION City Clerk Dawley presented a resolution certifying the Closed Meeting of December 18, 2019, pursuant to Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Council Member Milteer, on a motion seconded by Council Member Johnson, moved to approve the resolution, as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 7 NAYS: None 0 (Council Member Duman was excused.) Mayor Johnson announced that Council Member Duman was excused. A RESOLUTION OF CERTIFICATION OF THE CLOSED MEETING OF DECEMBER 18, 2019, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.2-3712 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950), AS AMENDED 1 City Council Regular Meeting December 18, 2019 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Vice Mayor Bennett, moved to approve the minutes from the November 20, 2019, Work Session, as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 7 NAYS: None 0 (Council Member Duman was excused.) SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Special Presentation – 2019 National Night Out National Award Utilizing a video presentation, Media and Community Relations Director Diana Klink and Police Chief Thomas Bennett gave a report on the above referenced item. 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 amend the agenda to add the following item - a resolution reaffirming the City of Suffolk’s commitment to the Constitutions of the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia - under the Resolutions portion of the agenda and adopt the remainder of the agenda, as presented. Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Goldberg, to amend the agenda to add the following item - a resolution reaffirming the City of Suffolk’s commitment to the Constitutions of the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia – under the Resolutions portion of the agenda and adopt the remainder of the agenda, as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 7 NAYS: None 0 (Council Member Duman was excused.) AGENDA SPEAKERS Tasha Wagner, 925 Brooke Avenue, Apartment 145, representing self, opined about Consent Agenda Item #10 – a resolution adopting the City of the Suffolk Transit Strategic Plan. CONSENT AGENDA City Clerk Dawley presented the following Consent Agenda items: Consent Agenda Item #7 - An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the Library of Virginia and Public Library Association for the Suffolk Public Library 2 City Council Regular Meeting December 18, 2019 Consent Agenda Item #8 - An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from Mullins Management II, Incorporated for the Department of Public Utilities installation of an 8-inch sanitary sewer force main Consent Agenda Item #9 - An ordinance to appropriate funds from the Cemetery Fund Unappropriated Fund Balance to develop a slope stabilization plan for the Cedar Hill Cemetery Consent Agenda #10 - A resolution adopting the City of the Suffolk Transit Strategic Plan Referring to Consent Agenda Items #7 through #10, City Manager Roberts submitted a review of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Council Member Milteer, on a motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 7 NAYS: None 0 (Council Member Duman was excused.) PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing – An ordinance to rezone and amend the official zoning map of the City of Suffolk, to change the Hillpoint Farms Planned Development Master Plan to modify the location of previously approved commercial and high density multi-family uses, for property located at 3094 Godwin Boulevard, Zoning Map 26F(1A), Parcel B and property located north of Hillpoint Boulevard, Zoning Map 26F(1A), Parcel H; RZN2019-009 (Conditional) Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director David Hainley offered a summary of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Melissa Venable, 5857 Harbour View Boulevard, Suite 202, Land Planning Solutions, agent, representing John P. Wright, Waverton Development, applicant, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance, as presented. Hearing no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Johnson asked about the future plans of Parcel H. Ms. Venable advised that she was unaware of the future plans for Parcel H. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Johnson asked whether 164 units were planned. Ms. Venable responded in the affirmative. Council Member Johnson, on a motion seconded by Council Member Milteer, moved to approve the ordinance, as presented. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Goldberg inquired about the type of materials used on the multi-family units. John P. Wright, Waverton Development, 4021 Seaboard Court, Portsmouth, applicant, said the proffers state that 30-year shingles, hardy plank and either brick or stone will be used. He concluded there will be no vinyl or painted exterior surfaces. 3 City Council Regular Meeting December 18, 2019 Council Member Johnson, on a motion seconded by Council Member Milteer, moved to approve the ordinance, as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 7 NAYS: None 0 (Council Member Duman was excused.) AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE AND AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SUFFOLK, TO CHANGE THE HILLPOINT FARMS PLANNED DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN TO MODIFY THE LOCATION OF PREVIOUSLY APPROVED COMMERCIAL AND HIGH DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY LAND USES, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3094 GODWIN BOULEVARD, ZONING MAP 26F(1A), PARCEL B AND PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF HILLPOINT BOULEVARD, ZONING MAP 26F(1A), PARCEL H; RZN2019-009 (CONDITIONAL) ORDINANCES Ordinance – An ordinance amending Chapter 94 of the Code of the City of Suffolk to regulate vehicles for hire (Shared Mobility Device System) Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Public Works Director Louis Hansen gave a summary of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Vice Mayor Bennett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, moved to approve the ordinance, as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 7 NAYS: None 0 (Council Member Duman was excused.) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 94 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SUFFOLK TO REGULATE VEHICLES FOR HIRE (SHARED MOBILITY DEVICE SYSTEMS) RESOLUTIONS Resolution - A resolution reaffirming the City of Suffolk’s commitment to the Constitutions of the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia Referring to the distributed handout, City Clerk Dawley read the entirety of the resolution. Vice Mayor Bennett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Johnson, moved to approve the resolution, as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 7 NAYS: None 0 (Council Member Duman was excused.) 4 City Council Regular Meeting December 18, 2019 A RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING THE CITY OF SUFFOLK’S COMMITMENT TO THE CONSTITUTIONS OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA STAFF REPORTS There were no items under this portion of the agenda. MOTIONS Motion – A motion to schedule a City Council Work Session for Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at 4:00 p.m., unless cancelled Council Member Goldberg, on a motion seconded by Council Member Johnson, moved to schedule a Work Session for January 15, 2019, at 4 p.m., unless cancelled, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 7 NAYS: None 0 (Council Member Duman was excused.) NON-AGENDA SPEAKERS Vice Mayor Bennett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, moved to suspend the City Council’s Rules of Order and Procedure under the Non Agenda Speakers portion of the agenda to allow speakers two minutes per individual, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 7 NAYS: None 0 (Council Member Duman was excused.) The following individuals opined about the Second Amendment: Matthew Carter, 567 Turlington Road, representing self. Brooke Corson, 300 Babbtown Road, representing self, was not present when called. Wyatt Corson, 300 Babbtown, representing self, was not present when called. Fred Hafer, 7900 Ruritan Boulevard, representing self. Gary Crossfield, 4540 Starcher Court, representing self. Rick Lampkin, 3015 Kempton Park Road, representing self. Andrew Crossfield, 4540 Starcher Court, representing self. Casey Ohmsen, 509 Oscar Babb Lane, representing self. 5 City Council Regular Meeting December 18, 2019 Cindy Chafian, 2125 Piedmont Road, representing self. Scott Chafian, 2125 Piedmont Road, representing self. Glenn McKinney, 2804 Lake Cahoon Point, representing self. Brianne Ihlenberg, 3420 Archers Mill Road, representing self. Kevin Ihlenberg, 3420 Archers Mill Road, representing self. Larry Horne, 111 Springfield Terrace, representing self. Garrett Stoll, 7801 Quaker Drive, representing self. Jim Esposito, 3673 Labrador Lane, representing self. Wesley Gross, 201 Benton Road, representing self. Mike Bigony, 524 East Riverview Drive, representing self, was not present when called. Sanny Cogliandro, 1882 White Marsh Road, representing self. Tony Myers, 102 Greenfield Crescent, representing self. Gary Harvey, 1915 Jenkins Mill Road, representing self, was not present when called. Miller Cary, 1002 MacArthur Drive, representing self. Jeff Jacobs, 4686 Gardner Lane, representing self, was not present when called. The following individuals opined about the Second Amendment: James Siebert, 2075 Longstreet Lane, representing self. Janet McKinney, 2804 Lake Cahoon Point, representing self. Todd Crimer, 124 Beechwood Drive, representing self. Karen Cassell, 1842 Hosier Road, representing self. Andrew Hilton, 309 Ford Drive, representing self. Karen Hurd, 6391 Leafwood Road, representing self. Jerry Cogshall, 4348 Lake Prince Drive, representing self. Kyle Gross, 3604 Bridge Road, representing self. 6 City Council Regular Meeting December 18, 2019 Charles Pacheco, 4042 Sadler Drive, representing self. City Council recessed at 8:53 p.m., and City Council reconvened at 9:03 p.m. Neal Hobbs, 3132 Deer Path Road, representing self, regarding the Second Amendment, was not present when called. Kelly Hengler, 9345 Eclipse Drive, representing Crittenden-Eclipse-Hobson Heritage Civic League, opined about the restoration of the Nansemond River. The following individuals opined about the Second Amendment: Colette Cogliandro, 1882 White Marsh Road, representing self. Amy Blackstone, 1470 Spring Meadow Lane, representing self, was not present when called. Tom Palmer, 304 Linden Avenue, representing self. Jason Wooldridge 4580 Desert Road, representing self. William Davis, 3505 Lingfield Cove, representing self. Philip Van Cleave, P.O. Box 513, Newington, Virginia, representing the Virginia Citizens Defense League. George Mears, 4304 Ainslie Court South, representing self. Vic Nicholls, 1124 Mill Lake Quarter, Chesapeake, representing self, was not present when called. Herman Lentz, 3033 Desert Road, representing self, was not present when called. Unidentified and uncalled woman representing self. Michelle Rilee, 3675 Hill Breeze Road, Virginia Beach, representing self. Reid Greenmun, 3675 Hill Breeze Road, Virginia Beach, representing self. Brian Bass, 173 Lummis Road, representing self, opined about the Second Amendment and Nansemond River pollution. The following individuals opined regarding the Second Amendment: Dennis Olson, 813 General Pickett Drive, representing self, was not present when called. Cody Anderson, 660 Manning Road, representing self. Kellan Ray, 521 Pinehurst Drive, representing self. Myra McCarthy, 120 Brittany Lane, representing self. 7 City Council Regular Meeting December 18, 2019 Craig Knopp, 66 Saint Albans Drive, Hampton, representing self. Claudia Holland, 9351 Rivershore Drive, representing Crittenden-Eclipse-Hobson Heritage Civic League, opined about the history of Eclipse. The following individuals opined regarding the Second Amendment: Michael Carlin, 6243 Burbage Acres Drive, representing self. James Gwaltney, 1207 Willowbrook Drive, representing self. Rick Ashburn, 4100 Dock Landing, Chesapeake, representing self. Jacob Murbach, 228 Great Fork Road, representing self. Scott Coombe, 207 John Deere Street, representing self. Christopher Watkins, 6029 Vineyard Lane, representing self. John Abernathy, 448 Cummings Road, representing self. Mike Dunlap, 338 Nansemond River Drive, representing self. Russell Bradshaw, 104 Royal Oak Court, representing self. Tim Anderson, 2492 North Landing Road, Virginia Beach, representing self. Dennis Heuer, 1224 Mill Wood Way, representing self. Doug Pilsbury, 3204 Stone Harbour Court, representing self. NEW BUSINESS City Clerk Dawley presented the following board and commission nominations to the Agricultural Advisory Committee for City Council’s consideration: Shelley Barlow, Nansemond Farm Bureau representative; David Bosselman, Farm Service Agency Local Administrative Area – Chuckatuck representative; Richard Gwaltney, Peanut Soil and Water Conservation District representative; Robert Goumas, City Manager designee; Elizabeth Pittman, Agricultural and Natural Resources Extension Agent representative; and Ted Williams, Agricultural Industry representative. Council Member Johnson, on a motion seconded by Vice Mayor Bennett, moved to nominate and appoint the above referenced individuals to the aforementioned body, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 7 NAYS: None 0 (Council Member Duman was excused.) 8 City Council Regular Meeting December 18, 2019 City Clerk Dawley presented the following item for City Council’s consideration - a resolution setting the salary of the City Attorney. Vice Mayor Bennett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Goldberg, moved to approve the above referenced resolution, as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 7 NAYS: None 0 (Council Member Duman was excused.) A RESOLUTION SETTING THE SALARY OF THE CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Holland explained that motions approved by City Council at the previous meeting setting public hearings regarding property acquisition related the Portsmouth Boulevard sidewalk project were not needed at this meeting. She further explained that the matter was already heard and approved at a previous meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Media and Community Relations Assistant Director Timothy Kelley reported on the following: presented a video about holiday events in the City; Suffolk Police Department Forensic Unit’s ANSI-ASQ re-accreditation; Human Resources Department’s receipt of the American Heart Association’s 2019 Workplace Health Achievement Silver Award; William Greg Jonak’s Certified Assessment Evaluator designation by the International Association of Assessing Officers; and operating hours during the Christmas and New Year holidays. Council Member Goldberg extended holiday wishes. Council Member Fawcett opined about the City’s holiday parade. Council Member Milteer extended holiday wishes. Council Member Johnson extended holiday wishes and thanked speakers in attendance. Council Member Ward opined about the City’s holiday parade and offered comments about the City’s transportation availability. Council Member Ward opined about touring libraries in other localities. Mayor Johnson advised that the tour have not been scheduled due to conflicts with Council Members’ availability. Council Member Ward opined about a deceleration lane at Bernhowe Manor and extended holiday greetings. Vice Mayor Bennett commended the artists who participated in the downtown decorations and extended holiday wishes. Mayor Johnson thanked the speakers in attendance. 9 City Council Regular Meeting December 18, 2019 Council Member Johnson, 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 Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 7 NAYS: None 0 (Council Member Duman was excused.) There being no further business to come before City Council, the regular meeting was adjourned at 10:48 p.m. Teste: ________________________________________________ Erika S. Dawley, MMC, City Clerk Approved: ____________________________________________ Linda T. Johnson, Mayor APPROVED: MARCH 4, 2020 10