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City Council Regular Meeting July 1, 2015 Regular Meeting of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West Washington Street, on Wednesday, July 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. Patrick G. Roberts, Interim 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 first Closed Meeting of July 1, 2015, pursuant to Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Milteer, 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 FIRST CLOSED MEETING OF JULY 1, 2015, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.2-3712 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950), AS AMENDED 1 City Council Regular Meeting July 1, 2015 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Vice Mayor Bennett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Duman, moved to approve the minutes from the June 17, 2015, Work Session and Regular Meeting, as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 8 NAYS: None 0 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS There were no items under this portion of the agenda. REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Mayor Johnson asked if any members of City Council wished to remove any Consent Agenda items for separate action. Hearing no requests for removal any of the items, Mayor Johnson advised that a motion was in order at this time to adopt the agenda as outlined. Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Duman, moved to adopt the agenda, as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 8 NAYS: None 0 AGENDA SPEAKERS There were no speakers under this portion of the agenda. CONSENT AGENDA City Clerk Dawley presented the following Consent Agenda items: Consent Agenda Item #7 – An ordinance to amend and reordain the adopted Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Fee Schedule for the City of Suffolk, Virginia to decrease the fees for animal adoptions, increase the fee for Blood Test/DNA, and revise the title Whaleyville Community Center to Whaleyville Annex Consent Agenda Item #8 – An ordinance to accept and appropriate the balance of non-expended funds provided to the Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority in support of the implementation of the Fairgrounds Redevelopment and Revitalization project Council Member Fawcett moved for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion failed to receive a second. 2 City Council Regular Meeting July 1, 2015 Vice Mayor Bennett asked for an overview of Consent Agenda Item #7 - An ordinance to amend and reordain the adopted Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Fee Schedule for the City of Suffolk, Virginia to decrease the fees for animal adoptions, increase the fee for Blood Test/DNA, and revise the title Whaleyville Community Center to Whaleyville Annex. Council Member Milteer called for a summary of Consent Agenda Item #8 - An ordinance to accept and appropriate the balance of non-expended funds provided to the Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority in support of the implementation of the Fairgrounds Redevelopment and Revitalization project. Referring to Consent Agenda Items #7 and #8, Interim City Manager Roberts submitted an overview of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Duman, 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 PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no items under this portion of the agenda. ORDINANCES Ordinance – An ordinance to grant relief from the ten (10) year post conveyance holding period for a parcel of land identified as Zoning Map Parcel 41, Parcel 70A created through a family transfer conveyance in accordance with Section 31-514 of the Unified Development Ordinance Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Acting Planning and Community Development Director Robert Goumas supplied a synopsis of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Council Member Duman, on a motion seconded by Council Member Johnson, 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 GRANT RELIEF FROM THE TEN (10) YEAR POST CONVEYANCE HOLDING PERIOD FOR A PARCEL OF LAND IDENTIFIED AS ZONING MAP 41, PARCEL 70A CREATED THROUGH A FAMILY TRANSFER CONVEYANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 31-514 OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE RESOLUTIONS There were no items under this portion of the agenda. 3 City Council Regular Meeting July 1, 2015 STAFF REPORTS Staff Reports – City Manager Search Process Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Human Resources Director Nancy Olivo gave a report on the above referenced item. Members of City Council opined about the option of using an external executive search firm versus the Human Resources Department for the City Manager search, the desire to review all candidate applications, and the importance for citizen input on the process. Referring to the presentation, Mayor Johnson queried about the timeline if the Human Resources Department conducted the City Manager search. Human Resources Director Olivo advised that a 30 day period would be needed to create a profile with community and City Council’s input. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Milteer opined about the entire process being completed within 60 days. Mayor Johnson called for clarification of this timeline. Human Resources Director Olivo indicated that the entire process would take longer than 60 days. MOTIONS Motion – A motion to cancel the August 5, 2015 City Council Meeting Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Duman, moved to cancel the August 5, 2015, 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 Work Session for July 15, 2015, at 4:00 p.m., unless cancelled Council Member Fawcett, on motion seconded by Council Member Duman, moved to schedule a Work Session for July 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 Mary Deberry, 4901 Buchanan Street, called for the installation of street lights in her area. Interim City Manager Roberts replied that Public Works Director Eric Nielsen would contact Ms. Deberry about the City’s process for determining if a street light is warranted. Charles Deberry, 4901 Buchanan Street, opined about paper streets. 4 City Council Regular Meeting July 1, 2015 NEW BUSINESS City Clerk Dawley presented the following boards and commissions for City Council’s consideration: Human Services Advisory Board – Sharon Harris and Harvey Whitney; Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission – Darrell Keith Davis and Western Tidewater Jail Authority Board (alternate) – Acting Finance Director Tealan Hansen. Council Member Goldberg, on a motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, moved to 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 ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS Utilizing PowerPoint presentation, Media and Community Relations Manager Timothy Kelley reported on the following: ribbon cuttings for Friant and Associates, TASTE, and Providence Psychological Services; City Clerk Erika S. Dawley’s receipt of the Master Municipal Clerks designation from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks; Suffolk Fire Department’s donation of new thermal imaging cameras to local volunteer fire departments; the National Night Out Community Kickoff; the City’s upcoming observance of Independence Day; the upcoming Star and Stripes Spectacular at Constant’s Wharf Park; the upcoming National Night Out Duck Pluck; the upcoming Suffolk Police Department Dog Walker Watch Kickoff; the upcoming Suffolk Humane Society adopt-a-thons; the Obici Place Online Community Survey and the City’s mosquito control webpage. Council Member Goldberg thanked the Suffolk Police Department for their assistance. Council Member Goldberg encouraged residents to vote for Suffolk native Ta'Shauna "Sugar" Rodgers for the Women’s National Basketball Association All Star Team. Council Member Ward announced he attended the groundbreaking for Nansemond-Suffolk Academy’s North Suffolk Campus and the 149th anniversary celebration of Little Bethel Baptist Church. Council Member Ward encouraged residents to attend the upcoming Citywide Prayer Vigil for the victims of the recent shooting in Charleston, South Carolina. Council Member Ward opined about paper streets. Council Member Duman advised he attended the following: the ribbon cutting for Friant and Associates, the Business Appreciation Celebration and the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Mingle on Main Street. Council Member Duman congratulated the members of Little Bethel Baptist Church on its 149th anniversary. 5 City Council Regular Meeting July 1, 2015 Council Member Fawcett reported he attended the following: the ribbon cutting for TASTE; the groundbreaking for Nansemond-Suffolk Academy’s North Suffolk Campus; and the Business Appreciation Celebration. Council Member Fawcett recognized City Clerk Dawley on her receipt of the Master Municipal Clerk designation from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. Council Member Fawcett opined about Suffolk Fire Department’s donation of thermal imaging cameras to local volunteer fire departments. Council Member Milteer advised he attended the ribbon cutting for Friant and Associates. Council Member Johnson reported he attended the Business Appreciation Celebration. Council Member Johnson thanked the Public Works Department for their assistance. Council Member Johnson acknowledged Sarah Lee Jones on the occasion of her 90th birthday. Vice Mayor Bennett advised he attended the ribbon cutting for Friant and Associates and the groundbreaking for Nansemond-Suffolk Academy’s North Suffolk Campus. Vice Mayor Bennett congratulated City Clerk Dawley on her receipt of the Master Municipal Clerk designation from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. Vice Mayor Bennett extended his condolences to the family of the late Calnesha De’shon Brown. Vice Mayor Bennett acknowledged William Blair for his support of swimming lessons through the Suffolk Parks and Recreation Department. Vice Mayor Bennett reported on bear sightings. Mayor Johnson reported she attended the following: the ribbon cutting for Friant and Associates; the ribbon cutting for TASTE; the groundbreaking for Nansemond-Suffolk Academy’s North Suffolk Campus; and a bill signing ceremony with Governor Terry McAuliffe Bill for legislation benefiting military and veterans in Virginia Mayor Johnson advised she would be attending a Citywide Prayer Vigil for the victims of the recent shooting in Charleston, South Carolina. 6 City Council Regular Meeting July 1, 2015 City Clerk Dawley presented the second Closed Meeting motion for City Council’s consideration: 1. Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711 (A)(1), the assignment, appointment, performance, and salaries of specific appointees of the City, specifically of the City Clerk City Attorney and the City Assessor. Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Duman, moved that City Council convene in a closed meeting for the above referenced purposes, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 8 NAYS: None 0 City Council convened in Closed Meeting at 8:07 p.m. The Closed Meeting concluded at 10:25 p.m. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT CERTIFICATION City Clerk Dawley presented a resolution certifying the second Closed Meeting of July 1, 2015, pursuant to Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Duman, moved to approve the resolution, as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 8 NAYS: None 0 A RESOLUTION OF CERTIFICATION OF THE SECOND CLOSED MEETING OF JULY 1, 2015, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.2-3712 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950), AS AMENDED Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Duman, moved to 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 10:27 p.m. Teste: ________________________________________________ Erika S. Dawley, MMC, City Clerk Approved: ____________________________________________ Linda T. Johnson, Mayor APPROVED: JULY 15, 2015 7