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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 WORK SESSION Begins at 4:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION Begins at 6:00 P.M.  SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION September 3, 2025 4:00 p.m. City Council Chamber 1. Route 58/SPSA Flyover Update 2. *Agreements Between the City and the Southeastern Public Service Authority 3. *Acquisition of Property Tax Map Parcel 33*14C and 33*14 4. *Appointments * Proposed Items for Closed Session AGENDA: September 3, 2025, Work Session ITEM: Route 58/SPSA Flyover Update Chris Wojtowicz with Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will provide City Council with an update of the Route 58/SPSA Flyover project  SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA September 3, 2025 6:00 p.m. City Council Chamber 1. Call to Order 2. Nonsectarian Invocation 3. Approval of the Minutes 4. Special Presentations A. A proclamation in recognition of “Forensic Science Week” B. A proclamation in recognition of “Hunger Action Month” C. Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Overview D. Update on Fall Events 5. Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda and Adoption of the Agenda 6. Agenda Speakers 7. Consent Agenda - A resolution authorizing the filing of a Federal Aviation Administration grant application and authorizing the City Manager to execute a grant agreement for an Airport Infrastructure Project 3-21-0050-034-2025 8. Consent Agenda - An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the Suffolk Parks & Trails Alliance to purchase three park benches 9. Consent Agenda - A resolution approving of the City of Suffolk’s participation in the proposed settlements of opioid-related claims against Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikema, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus, and directing the City Attorney and/or the City’s outside counsel to execute the documents necessary to effectuate the City’s participation in the settlements 10. Consent Agenda - A resolution approving of the City of Suffolk’s participation in the proposed direct settlements of opioid-related claims against the Sackler Family, and directing the City Attorney and/or the City’s outside counsel to execute the documents necessary to effectuate the City’s participation in the settlements 11. Public Hearing - A Public Hearing to receive public comment on the Seaboard West segment of the Suffolk Seaboard Coastline Trail. 12. Ordinances 13. Resolutions 14. Staff Reports 15. Motion - A motion to schedule a City Council Work Session, for Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., unless canceled by the Mayor and the Interim City Manager 16. Non-Agenda Speakers 17. New Business 18. Announcements and Comments 19. Adjournment 2 City Council Work Session May 7, 2025 Work Session of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West Washington Street, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 4:00 p.m. PRESENT Council Members - Michael D. Duman, Mayor, presiding Lue R. Ward, Jr., Vice Mayor Leroy Bennett Shelley Butler Barlow Timothy J. Johnson John T. Rector LeOtis L. Williams Ebony N. Wright Erika S. Dawley, City Clerk William E. Hutchings, Jr., City Attorney Albert S. Moor, City Manager ABSENT None CITY OF SUFFOLK CHAPTER 38 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION City Manager Moor announced that an amended ordinance has been distributed to all members of City Council and today’s presentation will reflect the information in the amended ordinance. He added that the proposed ordinance is listed as Consent Agenda Item #7 for consideration during the Regular Meeting and will need to be removed for a separate vote under the Ordinances portion of the agenda. Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Fire Chief Michael Barakey and Fire Marshall Chris Cornwell gave a report about the above-mentioned topic. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Wright opined about the enforcing authority for violations of the open burn policy. Fire Chief Barakey said that the Suffolk Fire and Rescue Department is the enforcement authority for violations of the open burn policy. Referring to presentation, Council Member Wright called for clarification about any potential cases of low or inadequate water flow to extinguish fires as it relates to amendments in the proposed ordinance. Fire Marshall Cornwell replied that while the amendments in the proposed ordinance comply with State Code standards, the proposed ordinance does reduce the amount of water flow used to extinguish fires. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Wright asked about the responsibility to ensure that developers comply with the proposed ordinance. Fire Chief Barakey stated that the Building Official would be responsible for ensuring that developers comply with the proposed ordinance. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Wright queried about the responsible party to ensure the installation of the proper fire suppression systems. City Manager Moor advised that developers are responsible for the installation of the proper fire suppression systems. 1 City Council Work Session May 7, 2025 Council Member Wright opined about the potential increase in the City’s responsibility as it relates to low or inadequate water flow to extinguish fires as amended the proposed ordinance. Fire Chief Barakey said that developers will be required to meet the regulations. Council Member Rector called for clarification about the difference between the distributed amended ordinance versus and the original ordinance that was included in the City Council agenda package. City Manager Moor replied that the distributed amended ordinance has the correct language. PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS AND FUNDING UPDATE Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Public Works Assistant Director Darryl Lewis supplied a summary about the above-referenced topic. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Rector opined about the likelihood that the City will receive the State grants. Public Works Assistant Director Lewis said that none of the State grants are guaranteed. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Rector inquired about the increasing costs for projects. Public Works Assistant Director Lewis explained that the cost of transportation projects is rising at all levels and that the Virginia Department of Transportation has suspended projects due to cost increases. Referring to the presentation, Mayor Duman asked whether the City received any State funds for the Kimberly Bridge. Public Works Assistant Director Lewis stated that the City has received $6,500,000 from the State for the Kimberly Bridge. Referring to the presentation, Mayor Duman asked about the feasibility of using the State funds awarded for Kimberly Bridge for another project. City Manager Moor added that the funding cannot be used for another project. Referring to the presentation, Mayor Duman inquired about alternate uses of the City’s matching funds. City Manager Moor advised there is some flexibility in reallocating the matching funds. CLOSED MEETING City Clerk Dawley presented the Closed Meeting motion for City Council’s consideration: 1. Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711(A)(1), 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 Downtown Advisory Committee, Early Childhood Development Commission, Economic Development Authority of the City of Suffolk, Historic Landmarks Commission, Human Services Advisory Board, Local Board of Building Code Appeals, Paul D. Camp Community College Board, Sister Cities Commission, Tidewater Youth Services Commission, Western Tidewater Community Services Board and the Virginia Municipal League Policy Committees; and the appointment of an Interim City Manager; and 2 City Council Work Session May 7, 2025 2. Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711(A)(3), the discussion or consideration of the acquisition of real property for a public purpose, or of the disposition of publicly held real property, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body, specifically Tax Map 34G23(4)*1, 34G23(A)*115A, 34G23(A)*115B, 34*50 and 34G17(A)*39 Council Member Butler Barlow, on a motion seconded by Council Member Bennett, moved that City Council convene in a closed meeting for the above-mentioned purposes, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett, Butler Barlow, Johnson, Rector, Williams and Wright 8 NAYS: None 0 City Council convened in Closed Meeting at 4:45 p.m. The Closed Meeting concluded at 5:45 p.m. Teste: ____________________________________________ Erika S. Dawley, MMC, City Clerk Approved: _________________________________________ Michael D. Duman, Mayor 3 City Council Regular Meeting May 7, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West Washington Street, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. PRESENT Council Members - Michael D. Duman, Mayor, presiding Lue R. Ward, Jr., Vice Mayor Leroy Bennett Shelley Butler Barlow Timothy J. Johnson John T. Rector LeOtis L. Williams Ebony N. Wright 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 May 7, 2025, pursuant to Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Council Member Bennett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Rector, 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, Williams and Wright 8 NAYS: None 0 A RESOLUTION OF CERTIFICATION OF THE CLOSED MEETING OF MAY 7, 2025, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.2-3712 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950), AS AMENDED 1 City Council Regular Meeting May 7, 2025 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Council Member Williams, on a motion seconded by Council Member Johnson, moved to approve the minutes from the January 2, 2025, Special Meeting and January 15, 2025, Work Session and Regular Meeting, as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett, Butler Barlow, Johnson, Rector, Williams and Wright 8 NAYS: None 0 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Special Presentation - A proclamation in recognition of “National Public Works Week” Mayor Duman presented the above referenced proclamation to Public Works Director Robert Lewis and employees from the Public Works Department. Public Works Director Lewis offered remarks. Special Presentation - A proclamation in recognition of “National Police Officer Memorial Week” Mayor Duman presented the above referenced proclamation to Police Chief James Buie, who offered remarks. Special Presentation - A proclamation in recognition of “Drinking Water Week” Mayor Duman presented the above referenced proclamation to Public Utilities Director Paul Retel and Robin Whitley, Quality Control Technician, Public Utilities Department, who offered remarks. Special Presentation - A proclamation in recognition of “Foster Care Month” Mayor Duman presented the above referenced proclamation to Social Services Director Harry Cromer and Social Services Assistant Director Toya Taylor, who offered remarks. REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA City Manager Moor announced that Consent Agenda #7 needed to be removed for a separate vote and considered under the Ordinances portion of the agenda, due to an amended proposed version for City Council’s consideration. Council Member Wright, on a motion seconded by Council Member Rector, moved to remove Consent Agenda #7 for a separate vote under the Ordinances 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, Johnson, Rector, Williams and Wright 8 NAYS: None 0 2 City Council Regular Meeting May 7, 2025 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 #8 - A resolution to cancel a project under the Revenue Sharing Funding Program for fiscal years 2025 to 2028 Consent Agenda Item #9 - A resolution to endorse project applications under the Revenue Sharing Funding Program for fiscal years 2029 and 2030 Consent Agenda Item #10 - A resolution to endorse project applications under the Transportation Alternative Funding Program for Fiscal Year 2027 Consent Agenda Item #11 - A resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a change order to an agreement with Dominion Energy Virginia for the Nansemond Parkway/Bennetts Pasture Road Intersection project Consent Agenda Item #12 - A resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a change order to an agreement with Dominion Energy Virginia for the Shoulders Hill Road/Route 17 Intersection project Referring to Consent Agenda Items #8 through #12, City Manager Moor submitted a review of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Council Member Butler Barlow, on a motion seconded by Council Member Bennett, moved to adopt Consent Agenda Items #8 through #12, as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett, Butler Barlow, Johnson, Rector, Williams and Wright 8 NAYS: None 0 PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing - A public hearing to receive public comment on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Citywide effective real estate tax increase due to reassessment of 4.71% Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Finance Director Charles Meek provided a summary of the background information as printed in the official agenda. The following individuals opined about increased real estate assessments: Keon Lindsey, 307 Black Pine Court, representing self. Travis McKinney, Lake Cahoon Point, representing self. Kelly Hengler, 9345 Eclipse Drive, representing self. 3 City Council Regular Meeting May 7, 2025 William Webb, 810 Dumville Avenue, representing self. Hearing no speakers, the public hearing was closed. No action was required on this item by City Council at this time. ORDINANCES Ordinance - Adoption of the proposed Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and related ordinances Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Finance Director Meek gave a summation of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Council Member Rector, on a motion seconded by Council Member Butler Barlow, moved to approve the ordinances, as amended, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett, Butler Barlow, Rector, Williams and Wright 7 NAYS: Council Member Johnson 1 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE CITY BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR EXPENDITURES CONTEMPLATED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026, AND REGULATING THE PAYMENT OF MONEY OUT OF THE CITY TREASURY AN ORDINANCE LEVYING REAL PROPERTY TAXES FOR THE TAX YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026, FOLLOWING THE APRIL 16, 2025, AND MAY 7, 2025, PUBLIC HEARINGS ADOPTING A 4.71% INCREASE IN THE CITYWIDE ASSESSMENT AN ORDINANCE TO LEVY TAXES ON ALL TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY NOT EITHER EXEMPT FROM TAXATION OR OTHERWISE TAXED FOR THE 2025 AND 2026 TAX YEARS AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF SUFFOLK AN ORDINANCE APPROVING NEW POSITIONS, PAY GRADES, PAY GRADE CHANGES AND JOB DESCRIPTIONS REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET AND THE CITY’S COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN, AS AMENDED AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT OF 3% TO ALL FULL-TIME AND REGULAR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES, GRANT EMPLOYEES, THE REGISTRAR AND THEIR EMPLOYEES, CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND THEIR EMPLOYEES AND CITY COUNCIL APPOINTEES 4 City Council Regular Meeting May 7, 2025 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FROM THE CEMETERY FUND RESTRICTED FUND BALANCE FOR THE HOLLY LAWN CEMETERY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-588 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SUFFOLK CONCERNING MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 82-34 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SUFFOLK Ordinance - An ordinance to amend Chapter 38 Fire Prevention and Protection of the Code of the City of Suffolk to coincide with the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code Act Council Member Johnson, on a motion seconded by Council Member Butler Barlow, move to approve the ordinance, as amended. Council Member Wright opined about any potential risk to residents and property as a result of the proposed amended ordinance. Fire Chief Michael Barakey explained that the proposed amended ordinance will not result in any risk to residents and property. Council Member Johnson, on a motion seconded by Council Member Butler Barlow, move to approve the ordinance, as amended, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett, Butler Barlow, Johnson, Rector, and Williams 7 NAYS: Council Member Wright 1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 38 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SUFFOLK TO COINCIDE WITH THE VIRGINIA STATEWIDE FIRE PREVENTION CODE ACT, AS AMENDED RESOLUTIONS Resolution - A resolution to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan and Fiscal Year 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan for the City of Suffolk’s Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) and the Western Tidewater Home Consortium Home Investment Partnership Grant Program (HOME) Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Deidre Garrett, Community Development Grants Administrator, offered a summation of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Council Member Bennett asked about the potential impact of federal funding reductions on the Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Ms. Garrett replied that information should be available on May 14th. 5 City Council Regular Meeting May 7, 2025 Council Member Rector, on a motion seconded by Vice Mayor Ward, 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, Williams and Wright 8 NAYS: None 0 A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND FISCAL YEAR 2025-2030 CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR THE CITY OF SUFFOLK’S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (CDBG) AND THE WESTERN TIDEWATER HOME CONSORTIUM HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP GRANT PROGRAM (HOME) STAFF REPORT Staff Report - Personal Property Tax Relief Program for Elderly/Disabled Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Finance Director Meek outlined the background information as printed in the official agenda. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Rector asked if the proposed estimates allow for more than one automobile per household. Finance Director Meek explained that the personal property tax relief program for the elderly and disabled allows for relief for one automobile per household. Council Member Rector opined about the feasibility of the complete elimination of the personal property tax for the elderly and disabled. City Attorney Hutchins replied that the State Code requires an alternative rate be set and a bill be sent for personal property tax. Vice Mayor Ward, on a motion seconded by Council Member Williams, to have the City Manager to make an amendment to adopt the personal property tax relief program for the elderly and disabled according to staff recommendation, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett, Butler Barlow, Johnson, Rector, Williams and Wright 8 NAYS: None 0 MOTIONS Motion - A motion to schedule a City Council Work Session, for Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., unless canceled by the Mayor and the City Manager Council Member Williams, on a motion seconded by Council Member Wright, moved to schedule a City Council Work Session, for Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., unless cancelled by the Mayor and the City Manager, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett, Butler Barlow, Johnson, Rector, Williams and Wright 8 NAYS: None 0 6 City Council Regular Meeting May 7, 2025 NON-AGENDA SPEAKERS There were no speakers under this portion of the agenda. NEW BUSINESS City Clerk Dawley presented the following nominations for appointment to the respective boards and commissions – Downtown Advisory Committee - Amy Birdsong, Ross Boone, Lula Holland, Brian McCormally and Anthony VanDyke; Economic Development Authority of the City of Suffolk Holy Neck Borough Representative - Justin Nelson; and the Virginia Municipal League Policy Committees - Community and Economic Development Committee - Vice Mayor Lue Ward; Finance Committee - Council Member John Rector; General Laws - Council Member Ebony Wright; Human Development and Education Committee - Council Member Leroy Bennett and Infrastructure Committee - Council Member Shelley Butler Barlow and Council Member LeOtis Williams. Council Member Bennett, on a motion seconded by Vice Mayor Ward, moved to nominate and appoint the aforementioned individuals to the respective bodies, as presented, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett, Butler Barlow, Johnson, Rector, Williams and Wright 8 NAYS: None 0 Council Member Bennett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Williams, moved to request the Planning Commission to provide recommended amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance to allow the production of food items that are permitted by Section 3.2-5130(C) of the Viriginia Code to be prepared in a private home without a state inspection as a home occupation, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett, Butler Barlow, Johnson, Rector, Williams and Wright 8 NAYS: None 0 Council Member Butler Barlow, on a motion seconded by Council Member Wright, moved to request the Planning Commission to review and recommend any amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding the requirements for the Mixed-Use Development Zoning District and amending a Mixed-Use Development Zoning District, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett, Butler Barlow, Johnson, Rector, Williams and Wright 8 NAYS: None 0 ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Communications Director Jennfier Moore provided a report on the following: the Sparrow’s Nest One Year Anniversary; Parks and Recreation Department’s Arbor Day observance; the Virginia Farmers Market Association designated the Suffolk Farmers Market as a Virginia Certified Farmers Market - Gold Certified; the Route 58 Paving Update; the Suffolk Earth and Arts Festival; the Suffolk Public Library’s Family Guidance Deployment Tool Kit; the Suffolk Parks and Recreation Department’s International Fest; the Suffolk Public Library’s IconiCon and the availability of the Public Safety Portal. 7 City Council Regular Meeting May 7, 2025 Council Member Wright opined about the Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Council Member Rector opined about the Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Council Member Rector announced that he attended the following: the Sparrow’s Nest One Year Anniversary; the retirement party for Shirley Snead; the Suffolk Leadership Prayer Breakfast and the Bon Secours Medical Center Harbour View Grand Opening. Council Member Williams extended his condolences to Reverend Wallace Johnson on the passing of his sister. Council Member Williams reported that he attended the following: the 49th Annual Suffolk Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance Revival; the Suffolk Leadership Prayer Breakfast and the Portsmouth State of the City. Council Member Butler Barlow announced that she attended the Sparrow’s Nest One Year Anniversary. Council Member Butler Barlow opined about the Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026. Council Member Bennett opined about the Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Council Member Bennett reported that he attended the Bon Secours Medical Center Harbour View Grand Opening. Council Member Johnson announced that he attended the Suffolk Leadership Prayer Breakfast. Vice Mayor Ward reported that he attended the following: the Grit and Grace Counseling Grand Opening; the 49th Annual Suffolk Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance Revival; the retirement luncheon for Shirley Snead and the Bon Secours Medical Center Harbour View Grand Opening. Council Member Johnson reported that he attended the Suffolk Earth and Arts Festival and opined about the Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Mayor Duman announced he attended the following: a tour of Massimo Zannetti; the 49th Annual Suffolk Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance Revival; the Suffolk Earth and Arts Festival; the Suffolk Leadership Prayer Breakfast; the Bon Secours Medical Center Harbour View Grand Opening and the National Nurse’s Week proclamation presentation at Sentara Obici Hospital. Council Member Wright, on a motion seconded by Council Member Williams, moved to adjourn, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett, Butler Barlow, Johnson, Rector, Williams and Wright 8 NAYS: None 0 8 City Council Regular Meeting May 7, 2025 There being no further business to come before City Council, the regular meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m. Teste: ____________________________________________ Erika S. Dawley, MMC, City Clerk Approved: _________________________________________ Michael D. Duman, Mayor 9 AGENDA: September 3, 2025, Regular Session ITEM: Special Presentation – A proclamation in recognition of National Forensic Science Week The Suffolk Police Department has requested a proclamation in recognition of National Forensic Science Week, September 14, 2025, through September 20, 2025, in conjunction with this observance throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States. Chief James Buie and members of the Suffolk Police Forensic Unit will be present to receive the proclamation. AGENDA: September 3, 2025, Regular Session ITEM: Special Presentation – A proclamation in recognition of “Hunger Action Month” Mr. Jeremy Rodden, Director of Community Engagement, Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore will be present to receive a proclamation in recognition of "Hunger Action Month". This observance seeks to raise awareness and encourage citizen action in the fight against hunger in our community. AGENDA: September 3, 2025, 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. AGENDA: September 3, 2025, Regular Session ITEM: Special Presentation – Update on Fall Events Staff will provide an update on Taste of Suffolk and fall events. Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda and Adoption of the Agenda Agenda Speakers AGENDA: September 3, 2025, Regular Session ITEM: Public Hearing - A Public Hearing to receive public comment on the Seaboard West segment of the Suffolk Seaboard Coastline Trail. This segment once fully constructed will complete the westward portion of the Suffolk Seaboard Coastline Trail. Approximately three miles in length, this segment will follow the abandoned railroad bed heading west from the intersection of West Constance Road and Prentis Street to Kenyon Road into the growing Holy Neck section of the city. The projected total cost of this project is $3,975,558 City Council adopted a resolution endorsing a Transportation Alternatives Program Grant application for this project at their May 7, 2025, meeting. This public hearing meets the public involvement requirement of the grant program. BUDGET IMPACT: $1,475,558 will be requested in the FY 2026-2027 Capital Budget to match the $2,500,000 grant. RECCOMENDATION: No action is required ATTACHMENTS: Map Ordinances Resolutions Staff Reports  Motion to schedule a City Council Work Session for September 17, 2025, at 4:00pm, unless canceled by the Mayor and the Interim City Manager Non-Agenda Speakers New Business Announcements and Comments