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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 1, 2023 WORK SESSION Begins at 4:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION Begins at 6:00 P.M.  SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION November 1, 2023 4:00 p.m. City Council Chamber 1. Southside Network Authority Update 2. 2045 Comprehensive Plan – Northern Growth Area Future Land Use AGENDA: November 1, 2023, Work Session ITEM: Southside Network Authority Update Steven DeBerry, Executive Director of the Southside Network Authority (SNA), will provide City Council with an update on construction of the SNA Regional Connectivity Ring (RCR) and an overview of the recently signed Comprehensive Agreement between SNA and Global Technical Systems (GTS). AGENDA: November 1, 2023, Work Session ITEM: 2045 Comprehensive Plan – Northern Growth Area Future Land Use Staff will provide City Council with an update on the 2045 Comprehensive Plan – Northern Growth Area Future Land Use.  SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA November 1, 2023 6:00 p.m. City Council Chamber 1. Call to Order 2. Nonsectarian Invocation 3. Approval of the Minutes 4. Special Presentation – Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Overview 5. Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda and Adoption of the Agenda 6. Agenda Speakers 7. Consent Agenda – An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the Virginia Department of Conservation & Recreation Land and Water Conservation Fund in support of developing and renovating two acres of Constant’s North Park 8. Consent Agenda – An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the United States Department of Agriculture for the Summer Food Services Program 9. Consent Agenda – An ordinance to authorize the transfer of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds from the 2600 Block East Washington Street Stormwater Improvements project to the Barnes Road, Randolph Street, Marshall Avenue Stormwater Improvements project 10. Public Hearings 11. Ordinances 12. Resolution - A resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Development Agreement for the Glasscock Properties, Tax Map Number 10*40 and 10C*43 13. Staff Reports 14. Motion – A motion to schedule a public hearing to be held on November 15, 2023, to receive public comment on an ordinance to renew a lease agreement at the Suffolk Executive Airport for Box Hangar #6 to Curtis Eads Flight School. 15. Motion – A motion to schedule a City Council Work Session for Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 4:00 p.m., unless cancelled 16. Non-Agenda Speakers 17. New Business 18. Announcements and Comments 19. Adjournment 2 City Council Work Session June 21, 2023 Work Session of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West Washington Street, on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, 4:00 p.m. PRESENT Council Members - Michael D. Duman, Mayor, presiding Lue R. Ward, Jr., Vice Mayor Leroy Bennett Shelly Butler Barlow Roger W. Fawcett Timothy J. Johnson John T. Rector LeOtis L. Williams Erika S. Dawley, City Clerk William E. Hutchings, Jr., City Attorney Albert S. Moor, II, City Manager ABSENT None LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, City Attorney Hutchings, Assistant City Attorneys Sean Dolan, Rebecca Powers, Stephanie Pough and Deputy City Attorney Thomas Mueller submitted a summary of the above referenced item. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Johnson called for additional information about HB1674, regarding comprehensive plans and freight corridors. Assistant City Attorney Dolan said that the language is broad and addresses the location where freight corridors can be located vis-a-vis the comprehensive plan. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Johnson sought clarification about the City’s role in designating freight corridors according to HB1674. Assistant City Attorney Dolan explained that the Planning and Community Development Department would address the granular details of designating freight corridors. He added that the legislation is broad but does not mandate that freight routes be designated. Referring to the presentation, Vice Mayor Ward queried about the process of receiving funding for African American cemeteries and graves as outlined in HB2244. City Attorney Hutchings replied that the State’s Department of Historic Resources is handing that matter, and staff can research the process and provide the information. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Bennett opined about availability of funding for any African American cemeteries and graves for all persons interred in such a cemetery prior to January 1, 1948, as referenced in HB2244. Assistant City Attorney Dolan stated that the group of markers which can be included in determining the funding is expanded. 1 City Council Work Session June 21, 2023 Referring to the presentation, Council Member Butler Barlow called for clarification about whether resilience, as used in SB1187, refers to stormwater, climate change and/or other resilience. Assistant City Attorney Dolan replied that the terms used to focus on resiliency are significant multi-hazard threats, which is broad. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Fawcett asked for additional information SB956. Deputy City Attorney Mueller advised that the legislation would allow a majority of business owners to petition to create a business improvement and recruitment district. He concluded that this would require a public hearing to institute a fee that would be used to improve that specific district. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Fawcett inquired about the amount of the assessments for a business improvement and recruitment district, as referenced in SB956. City Attorney Hutchings said that the assessments for these districts would be similar to the City’s existing special taxing districts. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Fawcett opined about the formula that would be used to determine the assessment for a business improvement and recruitment district, as referenced in SB956. City Attorney Hutchings reported that the formula used to determine the assessment for a business improvement and recruitment district would be determined by City Council. VIRGINIA CODE SECTION 58.1-3219.14 EXEMPTION FROM TAXES ON PROPERTY OF SURVIVING SPOUSES OF CERTAIN PERSONS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Senior Administrative Analyst Randah Gaitan submitted a synopsis of the above referenced item. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Bennett asked about the decline in the numbers of elderly and disabled veteran tax exemptions. Ms. Gaitan replied that she was not aware of the reasons. Council Member Rector opined about the percentage of elderly and disabled veteran tax exemptions, as it relates to the City’s entire tax base. Ms. Gaitan advised she was not aware of that information. City Manager Moor reported that it is about six cents on the tax rate. Council Member Rector queried about the impact of a tax exemption on personal property for surviving spouses of certain persons killed in the line of duty would have on the City’s Operating Budget. Ms. Gaitan said that matter has not been determined yet. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Bennett called for clarification regarding the reimbursement of taxes on property for surviving spouses of certain persons killed in the line of duty prior to January 1, 2017. Ms. Gaitan explained that qualifying spouses, whose spouses died before January 1, 2017, would receive reimbursement of taxes on up to ten acres of land and the average assessed value of residential dwellings from when the legislation was enacted by the General Assembly. 2 City Council Work Session June 21, 2023 CLOSED MEETING City Clerk Dawley presented the Closed Meeting motion for City Council’s consideration: 1. Pursuant to Virginia Code Sections 2.2-3711(A)(8) and (A)(1), the consultation with legal counsel employed by a public body regarding specific legal matters requiring the legal advice of such counsel, and the discussion, consideration, or interviews of prospective candidates for appointment and the assignment, appointment, and performance of specific public officers or appointees of the City, specifically the appointments as shown on the attached list for vacancies or term expirations for the Community Policy and Management Team, Early Childhood Development Commission, Economic Development Authority, Fine Arts Commission, Historic Landmarks Commission, Human Services Advisory Board, Library Advisory Board, Local Board of Building Code Appeals, Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, Planning Commission, Sister Cities Commission, Suffolk Clean Community Commission, Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority, Tidewater Emergency Medical Services Council and the Tidewater Youth Services Commission Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Rector, moved that City Council convene in a closed meeting for the above referenced purpose, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett, Butler Barlow, Fawcett, Johnson, Rector and Williams 8 NAYS: None 0 City Council convened in Closed Meeting at 4:53 p.m. The Closed Meeting concluded at 5:13 p.m. Teste: ____________________________________________ Erika S. Dawley, MMC, City Clerk Approved: _________________________________________ Michael D. Duman, Mayor 3 City Council Regular Meeting June 21, 2023 Regular Meeting of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West Washington Street, on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. PRESENT Council Members - Michael D. Duman, Mayor, presiding Lue R. Ward, Jr., Vice Mayor Leroy Bennett Shelley Butler Barlow Roger W. Fawcett Timothy J. Johnson John T. Rector LeOtis L. Williams Erika S. Dawley, City Clerk William E. Hutchings, Jr., City Attorney Albert S. Moor, City Manager ABSENT None CALL TO ORDER/INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Duman called the meeting to order. Council Member Butler Barlow offered the Invocation, and led the Pledge of Allegiance. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT CERTIFICATION City Clerk Dawley presented a resolution certifying the Closed Meeting of June 21, 2023, pursuant to Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Butler Barlow, moved to approve the resolution, as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett, Butler Barlow, Fawcett, Johnson, Rector and Williams 8 NAYS: None 0 A RESOLUTION OF CERTIFICATION OF THE CLOSED MEETING OF JUNE 21, 2023, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.2-3712 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950), AS AMENDED 1 City Council Regular Meeting June 21, 2023 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Council Member Rector, on a motion seconded by Council Member Williams, moved to approve the minutes from the December 21, 2022, Work Session, as presented, and amend the December 21, 2023, Regular Meeting minutes as follows: on page eight replace “Council Member Goldberg” with “Council Member Johnson” at the beginning of the fifth sentence under the Announcements and Comments section and approve the remainder of these minutes, as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett, Butler Barlow, Fawcett, Johnson, Rector and Williams 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 Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Rector, moved to remove Consent Agenda Item #9 for a separate vote under the Resolutions portion of the agenda and adopt the remainder of the agenda, as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett, Butler Barlow, Fawcett, Johnson, Rector and Williams 8 NAYS: None 0 AGENDA SPEAKERS Lawrence Brown, 925 Walham Street, Norfolk, Virginia, representing Norfolk Professional Firefighters Local 68, spoke in support of Item #14 - Ordinance - An ordinance to amend Chapter 82, Article X, Division 4, Exemption, of the Code of the City of Suffolk to add Section 82-488, Exemption from taxes on property of surviving spouses of certain persons killed in the line of duty. CONSENT AGENDA City Clerk Dawley presented the following Consent Agenda items: Consent Agenda Item #7 - An ordinance to authorize the transfer of unspent funds from the Records Management System Upgrade and CAD System Replacement projects for the Geoprime Redundancy Tower and Fiber Infrastructure Capital Projects Consent Agenda Item #8 - An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds in support of the City of Suffolk Sheriff’s Department Community Outreach Program Consent Agenda Item #9 – A resolution to accept a donation of personal property for the Suffolk Department of Fire and Rescue 2 City Council Regular Meeting June 21, 2023 Consent Agenda Item #10 - A resolution to endorse project applications under the Transportation Alternatives Program Consent Agenda Item #11 - A resolution to endorse project applications under the Revenue Sharing Funding Program for fiscal years 2027 and 2028 Referring to Consent Agenda Items #7, #8 #10 and #11, City Manager Moor submitted a review of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Bennett, moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett, Butler Barlow, Fawcett, Johnson, Rector and Williams 8 NAYS: None 0 PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing - An ordinance to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish a bar and nightclub (live entertainment) on property located at 1400 Bridgeport Way, Suite 103, Zoning Map 12*55*2, Parcel A1; Account Number 306003619; CUP2023-010 Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director Kevin Wyne supplied a summary of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Thomas Rein, 119 Suffolk Meadows Boulevard, representing self, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance, with conditions, as presented. Hearing no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed. Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Vice Mayor Ward, moved to approve the ordinance, with conditions, as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett, Butler Barlow, Fawcett, Johnson, Rector and Williams 8 NAYS: None 0 AN ORDINANCE TO GRANT A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A BAR AND NIGHTCLUB (LIVE ENTERTAINMENT) ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1400 BRIDGEPORT WAY, SUITE 103, ZONING MAP 12*55*2, PARCEL A1; ACCOUNT NUMBER 306003619; CUP2023-010 Public Hearing – An ordinance to amend Chapter 31, Unified Development Ordinance, Article 8, Nonconforming Uses, Section 31-801, Intent, of the Code of the City of Suffolk; OTA2023-002 Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director Wyne gave a report of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Hearing no speakers, the public hearing was closed. 3 City Council Regular Meeting June 21, 2023 Council Member Johnson, on a motion seconded by Council Member Williams, moved to approve the ordinance, with conditions, as presented. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Rector opined about the review for compliance of non- conforming uses, aside from the building permit application process. Planning and Community Development Director Wyne explained that all building permit applications require zoning review, and the proposed ordinance does not contain language to mandate an administrative review. Mayor Duman called for information about the appeal process as it relates to the proposed ordinance. Planning and Community Development Director Wyne replied should a property owner wish to appeal the decision of the Zoning Administrator, they can appeal to the Board of Zoning Appeals. City Attorney Hutchings added if the property owner is not satisfied with the outcome from the Board of Zoning Appeals, they can file a writ with the Circuit Court. Council Member Johnson, on a motion seconded by Council Member Williams, moved to approve the ordinance, as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett, Butler Barlow, Fawcett, Johnson, Rector and Williams 8 NAYS: None 0 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 31, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 8, NONCONFORMING USES, SECTION 31-801, INTENT, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SUFFOLK; OTA2023-002 ORDINANCES Ordinance - An ordinance to amend Chapter 82, Article X, Division 4, Exemption, of the Code of the City of Suffolk to add Section 82-488, Exemption from taxes on property of surviving spouses of certain persons killed in the line of duty Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, City Manager Moor offered a review of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Johnson, moved to approve the proposed ordinance, as presented. Referring to the distributed handout, City Attorney Hutchings announced that an amended ordinance has been presented for City Council’s consideration. Council Member Fawcett, on an amended motion seconded by Council Member Johnson, moved to approve the amended ordinance, as distributed, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett, Butler Barlow, Fawcett, Johnson, Rector and Williams 8 NAYS: None 0 4 City Council Regular Meeting June 21, 2023 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 82, ARTICLE X, DIVISION 4, EXEMPTION, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SUFFOLK TO ADD SECTION 82-488, EXEMPTION FROM TAXES ON PROPERTY OF SURVIVING SPOUSES OF CERTAIN PERSONS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY RESOLUTIONS Resolution - A resolution to accept a donation of personal property for the Suffolk Department of Fire and Rescue (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda under Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda and Adoption of the Agenda.) City Manager Moor provided a synopsis of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Council Member Fawcett announced that he abstaining from consideration of the above referenced item due to a personal interest in the Fawcett Family Foundation. Council Member Rector, on a motion seconded by Council Member Bennett, moved to approve the resolution, as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett, Butler Barlow, Johnson, Rector and Williams 7 NAYS: None 0 ABSTAIN: Council Member Fawcett 1 A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THE SUFFOLK DEPARTMENT OF FIRE AND RESCUE STAFF REPORTS There were no items under this portion of the agenda. MOTIONS Motion – A motion to schedule a public hearing on July 19, 2023, to consider the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the conveyance of certain real property known as Tax Map and Parcel 23*19A Council Member Johnson, on a motion seconded by Council Member Butler Barlow, moved to schedule a public hearing on July 19, 2023, to consider the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the conveyance of certain real property known as Tax Map and Parcel 23*19A, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett, Butler Barlow, Fawcett, Johnson, Rector and Williams 8 NAYS: None 0 5 City Council Regular Meeting June 21, 2023 Motion - A motion to schedule a City Council Work Session for Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at 4:00 p.m., unless cancelled Council Member Williams, on a motion seconded by Vice Mayor Ward, moved to schedule a City Council Work Session, for Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at 4:00 p.m., unless cancelled, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett, Butler Barlow, Fawcett, Johnson, Rector and Williams 8 NAYS: None 0 NON-AGENDA SPEAKERS Joseph Bass, 1533 Moore’s Point Road, representing self, opined about the challenges of families. Wayne Byrum, 2510 Manning Road, representing self, reported issues in a ditch near his home. Michael Dougherty, 204 Privet Court, representing self, opined about tractor trailer traffic on Shoulders Hill Road, between Pughsville Road and Bridge Road. NEW BUSINESS City Clerk Dawley presented the following nomination for appointment - Tidewater Emergency Medical Services Council - Battalion Chief Keith Johnson. Council Member Bennett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, moved to nominate and appoint Battalion Chief Keith Johnson to the Tidewater Emergency Medical Services Council, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett, Butler Barlow, Fawcett, Johnson, Rector and Williams 8 NAYS: None 0 City Clerk Dawley presented the following nomination for appointment - Economic Development Authority (Suffolk Borough) - William Andrew Webb II. Council Member Johnson, on a motion seconded by Council Member Butler Barlow, moved to nominate and appoint William Andrew Webb II to the Economic Development Authority (Suffolk Borough), by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett, Butler Barlow, Fawcett, Johnson, Rector and Williams 8 NAYS: None 0 City Clerk Dawley presented the following nomination for appointment - Historic Landmarks Commission - Kristy McCormally. 6 City Council Regular Meeting June 21, 2023 Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Rector, moved to nominate and appoint Kristy McCormally to the Historic Landmarks Commission, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett, Butler Barlow, Fawcett, Johnson, Rector and Williams 8 NAYS: None 0 City Clerk Dawley presented the following nomination for appointment - Historic Landmarks Commission – Edward Lee King. Council Member Johnson, on a motion seconded by Council Member Williams, moved to nominate and appoint Edward Lee King to the Historic Landmarks Commission, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett, Butler Barlow, Fawcett, Johnson, Rector and Williams 8 NAYS: None 0 City Clerk Dawley presented the following nomination for appointment - Fine Arts Commission - Dana Adams. Vice Mayor Ward, on a motion seconded by Council Member Johnson, moved to nominate and appoint Dana Adams to the Fine Arts Commission, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett, Butler Barlow, Fawcett, Johnson, Rector and Williams 8 NAYS: None 0 City Clerk Dawley presented the following nomination for appointment - Library Advisory Board - Sharon Slate. Council Member Rector, on a motion seconded by Council Member Williams, moved to nominate and appoint Sharon Slate to the Library Advisory Board, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett, Butler Barlow, Fawcett, Johnson, Rector and Williams 8 NAYS: None 0 City Clerk Dawley presented the following nomination for appointment - Parks and Recreation Advisory Board - Judson West. Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Bennett, moved to nominate and appoint Judson West to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett, Butler Barlow, Fawcett, Johnson, Rector and Williams 8 NAYS: None 0 7 City Council Regular Meeting June 21, 2023 City Clerk Dawley presented the following nomination for appointment - Planning Commission - Mills Staylor. Council Member Johnson, on a motion seconded by Council Member Bennett, moved to nominate and appoint Mills Staylor to the Planning Commission, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett, Butler Barlow, Johnson, Rector and Williams 7 NAYS: Council Member Fawcett 1 ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Media and Community Relations Director Jennifer Moore provided a report on the following: Team Suffolk at the Corporate 5K Run; the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Valor Awards; the Suffolk Police Department Badge Pinning Ceremony; the end of the warning period for the Automated Traffic Enforcement Camera; the Amazing Peanut Chase City-wide Scavenger Hunt; the TGIF Summer Concert Series; the pop-up Suffolk Farmers Markets; the Independence Day Stars and Stripes Specular and the upcoming Suffolk 2045 Open Houses. Council Member Butler Barlow reported she attended the 2045 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Meeting and a Suffolk 2045 Open House. Council Member Butler Barlow inquired about a map of the location of the automated traffic enforcement cameras. Media and Community Relations Director Moore said she believed that information is available on the City’s web page and was included on the press release about this matter. Council Member Butler Barlow opined about license plate readers. Police Chief Alfred Chandler advised that those are only associated with FLOCK cameras when a crime has already been committed. Council Member Butler Barlow announced that she attending a meeting of the Chuckatuck Civic League. Council Member Bennett reported he attend two of the Suffolk 2045 Open Houses. Council Member Bennett opined about the pop-up Suffolk Farmers Markets. Council Member Bennett opined about the Suffolk Police Department Badge Pinning Ceremony. Council Member Bennett opined about the Pughsville Civic League Juneteenth Celebration. Council Member Johnson announced that he attended one of the 2045 Suffolk Open Houses. Council Member Johnson reported he attended the John F. Kennedy Middle School Community Meeting. Council Member Johnson extended his appreciation to the Public Works Department for the tour of the Route 58 Project. Council Member Johnson opined about the Suffolk Police Department Badge Pinning Ceremony. 8 City Council Regular Meeting June 21, 2023 Council Member Rector announced that he attended the Zoe Life Ministries’ First Annual STEAM Fun the Sun event. Council Member Williams reported that he attended. all Suffolk Public Schools high school graduations. Council Member Fawcett called for a report on truck traffic on Shoulders Hill Road. Council Member Fawcett opined about the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Valor Awards and the Suffolk Police Department Badge Pinning Ceremony. Council Member Fawcett opined about the 2045 Suffolk Comprehensive Plan. Vice Mayor Ward announced he attended the Pughsville Civic League Juneteenth Celebration. Mayor Duman opined about the following: the Pughsville Civic League Juneteenth Celebration; the Zoe Life Ministries’ First Annual STEAM Fun the Sun event; and the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Community Day. Mayor Duman reported he attended the following: the Suffolk Police Department Badge Pinning; the 2045 Suffolk Open House; the Suffolk Business Appreciation event; the Pughsville Civic League Juneteenth Celebration; and the SmartGrowth Suffolk Kick Off event. Mayor Duman opined about the automated traffic enforcement cameras. Council Member Williams, on a motion seconded by Council Member Johnson, moved to adjourn, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett, Butler Barlow, Fawcett, Johnson, Rector and Williams 8 NAYS: None 0 There being no further business to come before City Council, the regular meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m. Teste: ____________________________________________ Erika S. Dawley, MMC, City Clerk Approved: _________________________________________ Michael D. Duman, Mayor 9 AGENDA: November 1, 2023, Regular Session ITEM: Special Presentation - Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Overview Tom Yannuzzi, Executive Director, of the Suffolk Center for the Cultural Arts will provide an overview of the upcoming season as well as an update on the renovation project. Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda and Adoption of the Agenda Agenda Speakers Ordinances Staff Reports AGENDA: November 1, 2023, Regular Session ITEM: Motion – A motion to schedule a public hearing to be held on November 15, 2023, to receive public comment on an ordinance to renew a lease agreement at the Suffolk Executive Airport for Box Hangar #6 to Curtis Eads Flight School The City owns and is currently leasing Box Hangar #6 at the Suffolk Executive Airport to Curtis Eads Flight School for their flight training operation. Curtis Eads Flight School would like to renew their lease with the existing terms. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the motion Motion to schedule a City Council Work Session, for Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 4:00 p.m., unless cancelled Non-Agenda Speakers New Business Announcements and Comments