City Council Work Sessions

City Council Work Session June 21, 2017 Work Session of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West Washington Street, on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, 5:00 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, City Manager Helivi L. Holland, City Attorney Erika S. Dawley, City Clerk ABSENT None SUFFOLK TRANSIT – FEDERAL TRANSIT ASSISTANCE Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Public Works Assistance Director Louis Hansen offered information on the above referenced topic. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Ward called for clarification of the requirements associated with Title VI as it relates to federal funding for transit assistance. Mr. Hansen explained that the Civil Rights Act of 1967 requires localities to comply with the act in order to receive federal funding for transit. Referring to the presentation, Vice Mayor Bennett asked about the anticipated implementation of Saturday transit routes. Mr. Hansen advised that the goal is to implement the Saturday transit route by October 2017. “LOCK IT OR LOSE IT” – THEFTS FROM MOTOR VEHICLES AND RECENT ARRESTS RELATING TO THOSE THEFTS Police Chief Thomas Bennett introduced Major Gerald Brandsasse, who gave a PowerPoint presentation on the above referenced item. 1 City Council Work Session June 21, 2017 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)(7) 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 Human Services Advisory Board, Suffolk Clean Community Commission Keep Suffolk Beautiful Executive Board, Suffolk Clean Community Commission, Community Policy and Management Team, Fine Arts Commission, Historic Landmarks Commission, Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, Paul D. Camp Community College Board, Planning Commission, Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority, and the Library Advisory Board; and 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 regarding Tax Map and Parcel 34A*30, Tax Map and Parcel 34A*31*30, and Tax Map and Parcel 34A*32. Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Milteer, 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 5:30 p.m. The Closed Meeting concluded at 6:29 p.m. Teste: _____________________________________________ Erika S. Dawley, MMC, City Clerk Approved: _________________________________________ Linda T. Johnson, Mayor APPROVED: AUGUST 16, 2017 2