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City Council Regular Meeting April 1, 2015 Regular Meeting of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West Washington Street, on Wednesday, April 1, 2015, 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. Selena Cuffee-Glenn, 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 the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT CERTIFICATION City Clerk Dawley presented a resolution certifying the Closed Meeting of April 1, 2015, pursuant to Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Council Member Duman, on a motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, moved that the resolution be approved, 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 1, 2015, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.2-3712 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950), AS AMENDED 1 City Council Regular Meeting April 1, 2015 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Council Member Duman, on a motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, moved to approve the minutes from the March 18, 2015, Work Session and to amend the minutes from the March 18, 2015, Regular Meeting on page 3 as follows: “Public Works Director Nielsen said the trails could be used for walking and bicycles but motorized vehicles would be prohibited.”, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 8 NAYS: None 0 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS There were no items under this portion of the agenda. REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Mayor Johnson advised that as there are no items on the Consent Agenda, a motion was in order at this time to adopt the agenda as outlined. Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Vice Mayor Bennett, 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 Chris Dove, 852 Colonel Meade Drive, representing self, opined about Item #10 - a resolution to amend the 2026 Comprehensive Plan by adopting Suffolk 2035: A Vision for the Future, City of Suffolk Comprehensive Plan (This item was continued from the March 4, 2015, City Council meeting.) CONSENT AGENDA There were no items under this portion of the agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no items under this portion of the agenda. ORDINANCES There were no items under this portion of the agenda. 2 City Council Regular Meeting April 1, 2015 RESOLUTIONS Resolution – A resolution to amend the 2026 Comprehensive Plan by adopting Suffolk 2035: A Vision for the Future, City of Suffolk Comprehensive Plan (This item was continued from the March 4, 2015, City Council meeting.) Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director D. Scott Mills submitted a summary of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Fawcett called for clarification about the recommendation regarding the expansion of the central growth area westward along Route 460. Planning and Community Development Director Mills explained that staff does not recommend the expansion of the central growth area westward along Route 460 at this time. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Duman inquired about the availability of water and sewer service in the Matoaka Road area. Planning and Community Development Director Mills said that area is in the Hampton Roads Sanitation District service area, but the developer would need to be responsible for the water and sewer infrastructure. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Duman queried about the number of property owners in the Route 460 area of the City’s central growth area. Planning and Community Development Director Mills reported that he did not know about the specific property owners. Council Member Ward asked about the density in the Pughsville area. Planning and Community Development Director Mills indicated that the primary density in the area is single family, but there are some portions that are low density, medium density and multifamily. Council Member Ward inquired about the potential impact of increased density on the infrastructural conditions in the Pughsville area. Planning and Community Development Director Mills replied that increased density in the Pughsville area could improve the flexibility as to the type of development that could occur. Council Member Johnson, on a motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, moved to approve the resolution, as presented: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 8 NAYS: None 0 A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE 2026 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY ADOPTING SUFFOLK 2035: A VISION FOR THE FUTURE, CITY OF SUFFOLK COMPREHENSIVE PLAN STAFF REPORTS Staff Report – Proposed 2020 Consolidated Plan and Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Annual Action Plan for the City of Suffolk Community Development Block Grant Program and the Western Tidewater Home Consortium Home Investment Partnership Grant Program 3 City Council Regular Meeting April 1, 2015 Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director Mills provided an update on the background information as printed in the official agenda. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Milteer solicited information about the areas included in the Community Development Block Grant Program. Planning and Community Development Director Mills stated that eligible census tracks are located in the downtown central core area and the southwestern part of the City. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Milteer opined about the areas included in the Community Development Block Grant Program as it relates to the former Nansemond County. Planning and Community Development Director Mills replied he was not sure if the areas included in the Community Development Block Grant Program are in the former Nansemond County. Staff Report – General Assembly Wrap-up Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Robert Catron, Managing Partner, Alcalde and Fay, Virginia, LLC, the City’s legislative consultants, gave a report on the background information as printed in the official agenda. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Duman inquired about the reasoning behind the Department of Motor Vehicles’ opposition to Senate Bill 879 and House Bill 1412 regarding weigh scale restrictions. Mr. Catron explained that the Department of Motor Vehicles did not want to make a singular exception for Suffolk. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Duman opined about the possibility of seeking support from other localities with similar disparity between high and low incomes in order to get the State to establish new criteria for Enterprise Zones Designations. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Duman called for clarification of the changes in the State’s ethics laws. Mr. Catron reported that the new ethics laws only apply to financial matters. MOTIONS Motion – A motion to schedule a public hearing to be held on April 15, 2015, to receive public comment on an ordinance to enter into a new lease for Box Hangar # 9 at the Suffolk Executive Airport Vice Mayor Bennett, on motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, moved to schedule a public hearing to be held on April 15, 2015, to receive public comment on an ordinance to enter into a new lease for Box Hangar # 9 at the Suffolk Executive Airport, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 8 NAYS: None 0 4 City Council Regular Meeting April 1, 2015 Motion – A motion to schedule a public hearing to be held on April 15, 2015, to receive public comment on the proposed 2020 Consolidated Plan and Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Annual Action Plan for the City of Suffolk Community Development Block Grant Program and the Western Tidewater Home Consortium Home Investment Partnership Grant Program Council Member Fawcett, on motion seconded by Council Member Duman, moved to schedule a public hearing to be held on April 15, 2015, to receive public comment on the proposed 2020 Consolidated Plan and Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Annual Action Plan for the City of Suffolk Community Development Block Grant Program and the Western Tidewater Home Consortium Home Investment Partnership Grant Program, 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 to be held on April 15, 2015, to receive public comment on the proposed Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Operating and Capital Budget Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Vice Mayor Bennett, moved to schedule a public hearing to be held on April 15, 2015, to receive public comment on the proposed Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Operating and Capital Budget, 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 Work Session for April 15, 2015, at 4:00 p.m., unless cancelled Council Member Fawcett, on motion seconded by Council Member Goldberg, moved to schedule a Work Session for April 15, 2015, at 4:00 p.m., 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 Chris Dove, 852 Colonel Meade Drive, representing self, opined about ethics and personal accountability. Charles Deberry, 4901 Buchanan Street, representing self, reported concerns about infrastructural conditions on his mother’s street. Pam King, Post Office Box 3279, representing the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2801, spoke in support of employee pay raises and correction of compression concerns. 5 City Council Regular Meeting April 1, 2015 NEW BUSINESS City Clerk Dawley presented the following boards and commissions for City Council’s consideration: Suffolk Clean Communities Commission – Carolyn Butler. Council Member Johnson, on a motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, moved to appoint the above referenced individual to the aforementioned body, 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 PowerPoint presentation, Media and Community Relations Manager Timothy Kelley reported on the following: the passing of former Tourism Director Lynette White; ribbon cuttings for Benham Real Estate Group, Highlands Residential Mortgage, Music Makes You Happy Entertainment and Suffolk Complete Dental Care; Suffolk Police Department Lieutenant Michael Wise graduated from the Professional Executive Leadership School; Suffolk Police Department Promotional Ceremony; Suffolk Police Department 2014 Emergency Communications Operator of the Year Beth Gayle; Suffolk Public Library’s observance of National Library Week; the upcoming Suffolk Humane Society adopt-a- thon; Global Youth Services Day; the upcoming State of the City; and the Public Works Department’s webpage to report roadway maintenance concerns. Council Member Goldberg advised he attended the Suffolk Sister Cities Commission Young Artists and Authors Awards Ceremony. Council Member Johnson congratulated Mildred Walden Daye on her 35 years of service as the Church Clerk at Mount Sinai Baptist Church. Council Member Milteer reported he toured Booker T. Washington Elementary School. Council Member Milteer called for increased restrictions on truck traffic in the South Suffolk area. Council Member Fawcett advised he attended the following: the Suffolk Sister Cities Commission Young Artists and Authors Awards Ceremony; the Suffolk Police Department Promotional Ceremony; the Paul D. Camp Community College fundraising event; and Suffolk Complete Care Dental ribbon cutting. Council Member Fawcett extended his condolences to the family of the late Mason Sheets. Council Member Ward extended his condolences to the family of the late Mason Sheets. Council Member Ward reported he attended a tour at Booker T. Washington Elementary School and the Suffolk Sister Cities Commission Young Artists and Authors Awards Ceremony. Council Member Duman advised he attended the following: the Suffolk Police Department Promotional Ceremony; a tour of Elephant’s Fork Elementary School; and the Suffolk Sister Cities Commission Young Artists and Authors Awards Ceremony. 6 City Council Regular Meeting April 1, 2015 Council Member Duman congratulated Caleb Parsons on being named the 2015 Military Child of the Year for the United States Coast Guard. Vice Mayor Bennett extended his condolences to the family of the late Lynette White, the former Tourism Director. Vice Mayor Bennett reported he attended tours of Booker T. Washington and John Yeates Elementary Schools and the ribbon cutting for Music Makes You Happy. Vice Mayor Bennett opined about the railroad crossings on Suburban Drive. Mayor Johnson congratulated the participants at the recent Suffolk Police Department Promotional Ceremony. Mayor Johnson advised she attended the Suffolk Sister Cities Commission Young Artists and Authors Awards Ceremony. Mayor Johnson extended her condolences to the family of the late Lynette White, the City’s former Tourism Director. Vice Mayor Bennett reported that there is a cable line across 156 Rochdale Lane. Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Duman, 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 9:02 p.m. Teste: ________________________________________________ Erika S. Dawley, MMC, City Clerk Approved: ____________________________________________ Linda T. Johnson, Mayor APPROVED: APRIL 15, 2015 7