City Council Work Sessions

City Council Work Session November 17, 2021 Work Session of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West Washington Street, on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, 4:00 p.m. PRESENT Council Members - Michael D. Duman, Mayor, presiding Leroy Bennett, Vice Mayor Shelley Butler Barlow Roger W. Fawcett Donald Z. Goldberg Timothy J. Johnson (arrived at 4:04 p.m.) Lue R. Ward, Jr. LeOtis L. Williams Erika S. Dawley, City Clerk William E. Hutchings, Jr., City Attorney Albert S. Moor, City Manager ABSENT None STUDENT GENERATION RATES, LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARDS, AND ADEQUATE PUBLIC FACILITIES Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation and the distributed report, Interim Planning and Community Development Director Robert Goumas gave an update about the above referenced item. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Butler Barlow asked for clarification about the method for calculating total cost of new schools. Interim Planning and Community Development Director Goumas explained that the costs are calculated by comparing schools built in Suffolk with schools recently built in other localities. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Butler Barlow requested information about cost comparison. Interim Planning and Community Development Director Goumas pointed to information contained in the report specifying the factors included in total cost. Referring to the presentation, Vice Mayor Bennett asked how houses that have been permitted but not built yet factor into the proposed student generation rates. Interim Planning and Community Development Director Goumas explained that development is examined as permitted versus committed development when calculating demand. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Fawcett requested information regarding the weighting of city and area schools in the calculation. Interim Planning and Community Development Director Goumas advised that the consultant’s expertise was relied upon, as they know that local costs are more reliable than statewide costs. 1 City Council Work Session November 17, 2021 Referring to the presentation, Council Member Fawcett clarified that if a developer built by right, then none of the aforementioned factors would be taken into account. Interim Planning and Community Development Director Goumas replied in the affirmative. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Goldberg asked whether the proposed formula is based on classroom size. Interim Planning and Community Development Director Goumas explained that is the general approach. 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, Fine Arts Commission, Historic Landmarks Commission, Human Services Advisory Board, Local Board of Building Code Appeals, Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, Sister Cities Commission, Southeastern Public Service Authority, The Planning Council and Western Tidewater Community Service Board; and 2. Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711(A)(8), consultation with legal counsel employed or retained by a public body regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel, specifically regarding proposed redistricting plans. Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Goldberg, moved that City Council convene in a closed meeting for the above referenced purposes, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Butler Barlow Fawcett, Goldberg, Johnson, Ward and Williams 8 NAYS: None 0 City Council convened in Closed Meeting at 4:43 p.m. The Closed Meeting concluded at 5:59 p.m. Teste: ____________________________________________ Erika S. Dawley, MMC, City Clerk Approved: _________________________________________ Michael D. Duman, Mayor APPROVED: MAY 18, 2022 2