City Council Work Sessions

City Council Work Session November 2, 2022 Work Session of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West Washington Street, on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, 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 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 WHITE MARSH POINTE AT EAGLE LANDING PROJECT UPDATE Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority Executive Director Tracey Snipes gave a report about the above referenced item. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Fawcett solicited information about the priority of occupancy of the development. Ms. Snipes affirmed that residents who occupied the former residences at the site would receive priority in moving into the new units. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Goldberg asked about efforts to address the backlog of applicants on the housing waiting list. Ms. Snipes suggested that new housing developments could set aside a portion of the units for low-income residents. She also said that more homes are needed in the Section 8 program. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Ward asked about the number of accessible units available in the project. Ms. Snipes said there are six accessible units in the new community and 14 at Eagle Landing. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Johnson inquired about the inclusion of playgrounds in the project. Ms. Snipes advised there would be a playground on one side and a basketball on another side of the development. 1 City Council Work Session November 2, 2022 Vice Mayor Bennett solicited information on upcoming mixed income residential projects. Ms. Snipes said she was not aware of any upcoming mixed income residential projects. Referring to the presentation, Mayor Duman asked whether all of the people on the housing waiting list were currently Suffolk residents. Ms. Snipes estimated about 90% of people are currently residents of Suffolk. 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 Agricultural Advisory Committee, Clean Community Commission, Early Childhood Development Commission, Hampton Roads Planning District Commission, Historic Landmarks Commission, Human Services Advisory Board, Local Board of Building Code Appeals, Tidewater Youth Services Commission, and Western Tidewater Water Authority; and 2. Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711(A)(3) and (A)(8) 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; and, consultation with legal counsel employed or retained by a public body regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel regarding Tax Map Parcel 34C*WH19 and 34C*WHC15. 3. Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711(A)(3) and (A)(8) 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; and, consultation with legal counsel employed or retained by a public body regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel regarding Tax Map Parcel 12*31G*1 and 10*53. 4. Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711(A)(7), consultation with legal counsel and briefings by staff members or consultants pertaining to actual or probably litigation, where such consultation or briefing in open meeting would adversely affect the negotiating or litigating posture of the public body, specifically the matter of Dale Roberts, et al v. City of Suffolk City Council, et al. Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Williams, 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 Bennett, and Council Members Butler Barlow, Fawcett, Goldberg, Johnson, Ward and Williams 8 NAYS: None 0 2 City Council Work Session November 2, 2022 City Council convened in Closed Meeting at 4:30 p.m. The Closed Meeting concluded at 5:03 p.m. Teste: ____________________________________________ Erika S. Dawley, MMC, City Clerk Approved: _________________________________________ Michael D. Duman, Mayor APPROVED: MAY 17, 2023 3