A Regular Work Session of the Chesapeake City Council was held July 14, 2015 at 4:30 p.m., in the City Hall Building, 306 Cedar Road.

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1 City Council Work Session July 14, 2015 A Regular Work Session of the Chesapeake City Council was held July 14, 2015 at 4:30 p.m., in the City Hall Building, 306 Cedar Road. Present: Council Member Lonnie E. Craig Council Member Roland J. Davis, Jr. Vice Mayor John de Triquet Council Member Robert C. Ike, Jr. Council Member Suzy H. Kelly Mayor Alan P. Krasnoff Council Member S. Z. Debbie Ritter Council Member Ella P. Ward Council Member Richard Rick West Absent: None Present from Administration: City Manager James Baker, City Attorney Jan Proctor, Deputy City Manager Wanda Barnard-Bailey, Acting City Clerk Beverly Pender, Director of Finance Nancy Tracy, Police Chief Kelvin Wright, Director of Public Works Eric Martin, Assistant Director of Public Works Earl Sorey, Assistant to the City Manager Mary Ann Saunders and other staff members. Also Present: Sean Ekiert Managing Director Raymond James, Transportation Manager Kimley-Horne Carl Tewksbury, and Public Financial Management Managing Director David C. Miller. The following topics were discussed during the Work Session: (1) Position Management/Budget Transfers/Ordinances (2) Transportation Issues The Work Session adjourned at 6:00 p.m. /dah

2 Regular City Council Meeting July 14, 2015 A Regular Meeting of the Chesapeake City Council was called to order by Mayor Alan P. Krasnoff on July 14, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Building, 306 Cedar Road. INVOCATION: Council Member Ella P. Ward PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Boy Scout Troops 901 and 824 sponsored by St. Thomas Episcopal Church ROLL CALL BY CLERK OF COUNCIL: Present: Council Member Lonnie E. Craig Council Member Roland J. Davis, Jr. Vice Mayor John de Triquet Council Member Robert C. Ike, Jr. Council Member Suzy H. Kelly Mayor Alan P. Krasnoff Council Member S.Z. Debbie Ritter Council Member Ella P. Ward Council Member Richard Rick West Absent: None Present from the Administration: City Manager James Baker, City Attorney Jan Proctor, Deputy City Manager Wanda Barnard-Bailey, Acting City Clerk Beverly Pender, Assistant to the City Manager Mary Ann Saunders, and other staff members. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mayor Krasnoff stated that the minutes for the Work Sessions and Regular Meetings of May 12, May 19, May 26 and June 9, 2015 had been submitted for approval. Vice Mayor de Triquet, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, moved to approve the minutes for the Work Sessions and Regular Meetings of May 12, May 19, May 26 and June 9, 2015, as presented. On the motion to approve the minutes for the Work Sessions and Regular Meetings of May 12, May 19, May 26 and June 9, 2015, as presented, voting yes: Council Members Craig, Davis, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Ritter, Ward and West

3 Vice Mayor de Triquet, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ike, moved to suspend City Council s Rules of Order and Procedure and reorder the agenda. On the motion to suspend City Council s Rules of Order and Procedure and reorder the agenda, voting yes: Council Members Craig, Davis, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Ritter, Ward and West. Council Member Ward, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ike, moved to consider New Business Item (B) before the Non-Planning Public Hearing Item. On the motion to consider New Business Item (B) before the Non- Planning Public Hearing Item, voting yes: Council Members Craig, Davis, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Ritter, Ward and West. B. #15-R-048 RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DESIGNATION OF U.S. ROUTE 17 SOUTH AS A BLUE STAR MEMORIAL HIGHWAY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTION TO ACQUIRE, INSTALL AND MAINTAIN ONE OR MORE HIGHWAY MARKERS COMMEMORATING THIS DESIGNATION. (Mayor Krasnoff) Mayor Krasnoff presented the Resolution. Acting City Clerk Pender identified the following speakers in support of New Business Item (B): Matthew R. Hamel, 901 Anna Joy Court, representing Mayor s Commission on Veterans Affairs. Chris Mulholland, 505 Piping Rock Drive, representing Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post Council Member Ritter, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ike, moved to approve the Resolution, as presented. Mayor Krasnoff advised that Chesapeake was ranked #7 as best in the nation for Veterans in Council Member Ike asked that the Resolution be amended to specify two signs instead of one be placed on U.S. Route 17 South. Council Member Ritter, as maker of the motion, agreed to the amendment. There was no additional discussion. On the motion to approve the Resolution, as amended, voting yes: Council Members Craig, Davis, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Ritter, Ward and West. APPLICANTS, AGENTS, AND CITIZENS COMMENTS ON NON-PLANNING PUBLIC HEARING ITEM Acting City Clerk Pender stated there were no speakers prior to the presentation of the Non-Planning Public Hearing Item.

4 COUNCIL S CONSIDERATION OF NON-PLANNING PUBLIC HEARING ITEM Non-Planning Public Hearing Item A. #15-R-044 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHESAPEAKE AND SOUTH NORFOLK JORDAN BRIDGE, LLC FOR THE PURPOSE OF LEASING 648 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE IN CITY-OWNED PROPERTY, KNOWN AS THE PORTLOCK, AND LOCATED AT 3815 BAINBRIDGE BOULEVARD, CHESAPEAKE, VIRGINIA FOR THE EXCLUSIVE PURPOSE OF OPERATING A BUSINESS OFFICE, INCLUDING THE HANDLING OF ALL BUSINESS DIRECTLY RELATED WITH THE OPERATIONS OF THE SOUTH NORFOLK JORDAN BRIDGE. Acting City Clerk Pender presented the item and stated there were no speakers. Council Member Kelly, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, moved to approve the Resolution, as presented. On the motion to approve the Resolution, as presented, voting yes: Council Members Craig, Davis, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Ritter, Ward and West. CITIZENS COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY Acting City Clerk Pender identified the following speakers in support of Unfinished Business Item (A): Shepelle Watkins-White, 870 Greenbrier Circle, Suite 405, representing VLP Associates, LLC. Brian Layne, P. O. Box 9164, representing VLP, Associates, LLC. Victor L. Pickett, 3162 Ballahack Road, representing VLP Associates, LLC. CONSENT AGENDA Acting City Clerk Pender read the Consent Agenda into the record. Mayor Krasnoff asked if there were any items City Council Members wished to have removed from the Consent Agenda for consideration under the Regular Agenda. There were none. Vice Mayor de Triquet, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, moved approval of the Consent Agenda, as presented. On the motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented, voting yes: Council Members Craig, Davis, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Ritter, Ward and West. City Clerk Items (1) RESIGNATIONS A. Stephen J. Telfeyan Economic Development Authority - 4 -

5 B. Twanna Edwards Chesapeake Commission on Health and Well Being (2) REFUNDS A. Robert J. Fiscella - $6, B. Gaston Brothers Utilities, LLC - $14, C. Bruce E. and Rachel K. Johnson - $2, D. Michael C. and Ipek E. Taffe - $6, E. AOW Operating North America, LLC - $5, F. MEB General Contractors, Inc. - $9, G. Chesapeake Noland Company - $10, H. Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings - $10, City Manager Items (1) POSITION MANAGEMENT A. REQUEST THAT CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A REQUEST TO RECLASSIFY A BUILDING MAINTENANCE MECHANIC II POSITION TO A FACILITY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN III POSITION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES B. REQUEST THAT CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A REQUEST TO RECLASSIFY AN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III POSITION TO AN ACCOUNTANT I POSITION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (2) BUDGET TRANSFERS A. REQUEST THAT CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT $4,000 IN ELIZABETH RIVER PARK RESTORATION FUNDS AWARDED BY THE CHESAPEAKE BAY RESTORATION FUND AND TO TRANSFER APPROPRIATION AUTHORITY FROM THE GRANTS CONTINGENCY TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM B. REQUEST THAT CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT $5,000 IN 2015 ASSET FORFEITURE GRANT FUNDS AWARDED BY THE OFFICE OF THE VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL AND TO TRANSFER APPROPRIATION AUTHORITY FROM THE GRANTS CONTINGENCY TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT C. REQUEST THAT CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT $12,726 IN DONATED REVENUE AND TO TRANSFER APPROPRIATION AUTHORITY FROM THE GRANTS CONTINGENCY TO THE CHESAPEAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM CHESAPEAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM (3) #15-R-045 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF TWENTY- FIVE CERTIFICATES OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FOR TOWN CENTER GROUP, LLC, T/A EAGLE TAXI SERVICE PURSUANT TO SECTION ET SEQ. OF THE CHESAPEAKE CITY CODE POLICE DEPARTMENT

6 (4) #15-R-046 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE APPLICATIONS OF THE NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH BELT LINE RAILROAD COMPANY TO THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF RAIL AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR RAIL PRESERVATION FUNDS, AND REQUESTING PRIORITY CONSIDERATION FOR SUCH APPLICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (5) REQUEST FOR AUTHORITY TO SUBMIT A 2015 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (SHSP) FOAM TEAM - TRAINING GRANT APPLICATION TO THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT (6) REQUEST FOR AUTHORITY TO SUBMIT A 2015 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (SHSP) FOAM TEAM - EQUIPMENT GRANT APPLICATION TO THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT City Attorney Item (1) #15-O-094 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE VI, ENTITLED EMERGENCY SERVICES AGENCY, SECTIONS THEREOF, TO REFLECT AMENDMENTS TO THE VIRGINIA CODE CONCERNING EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND POST-DISASTER ANTI-PRICE GOUGING. REGULAR AGENDA City Manager Items (7) A. REQUEST THAT CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT $351,972 IN CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM ASSESSMENT SITE CENTER GRANT FUNDS AWARDED BY THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES AND TO TRANSFER APPROPRIATION AUTHORITY FROM THE GRANTS CONTINGENCY TO CHESAPEAKE INTEGRATED BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE CHESAPEAKE INTEGRATED BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE City Manager Baker presented the item for approval. Council Member Kelly, on a motion seconded by Council Member Craig, moved to approve the Request, as presented. On the motion to approve the Request, as presented, voting yes: Council Members Craig, Davis, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Ritter, Ward and West. B. REQUEST THAT CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A REQUEST TO ADD ONE SPECIAL PROJECT FULL-TIME LICENSED CLINICIAN POSITION AND TWO SPECIAL PROJECT PART-TIME CLINICIAN II POSITIONS TO THE CIBH PERSONNEL COMPLEMENT CHESAPEAKE INTEGRATED BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE City Manager Baker presented the item for approval

7 Council Member Ward, on a motion seconded by Council Member Kelly, moved to approve the Request, as presented. On the motion to approve the Request, as presented, voting yes: Council Members Craig, Davis, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Ritter, Ward and West. (8) REQUEST THAT CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT $846,720 IN FLOOD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS AWARDED BY THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY THROUGH THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND TO TRANSFER APPROPRIATION AUTHORITY FROM THE GRANTS CONTINGENCY TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT City Manager Baker presented the item for approval. Council Member Ritter, on a motion seconded by Vice Mayor de Triquet, moved to approve the Request, as presented. On the motion to approve the Request, as presented, voting yes: Council Members Craig, Davis, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Ritter, Ward and West. City Attorney Items (2) #15-R-047 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A LEASE OF CERTAIN OFFICE SPACE LOCATED IN THE CIRCUIT/GENERAL DISTRICT COURTS BUILDING LOCATED AT 307 ALBEMARLE DRIVE, TO THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, SUPREME COURT OF VIRGINIA, FOR A FIVE-YEAR TERM. City Attorney Proctor presented the item for approval. Council Member Ward, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ike, moved to approve the Resolution, as presented. On the motion to approve the Resolution, as presented, voting yes: Council Members Craig, Davis, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Ritter, Ward and West. CITIZENS COMMENTS ON THE SERVICES, POLICIES, AND AFFAIRS OF THE CITY (NON AGENDA SPEAKERS) Acting City Clerk Pender identified the following speakers: Max Bartholomew, 4901 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, representing Dominion Virginia Power, requested concurrent advertising for UP , Western Branch High School Solar Project. Council Member Davis read the following abstention statement: I am abstaining from participating in this vote on concurrent advertising to avoid any appearance of impropriety arising out of my ownership of stock in Dominion Virginia Power and its affiliate companies. The City Attorney has confirmed that

8 my abstention is consistent with the objectives of the Virginia Conflict of Interests Act. Council Member Ward, on a motion seconded by Vice Mayor de Triquet, moved to approve the concurrent advertising request for UP-15-35, Western Branch High School Solar Project. On the motion to approve the concurrent advertising request for UP-15-35, Western Branch High School Solar Project, voting yes: Council Members Craig, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Ritter, Ward and West. (Council Member Davis abstained) NOMINATIONS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Mayor Krasnoff relinquished the gavel to Vice Mayor de Triquet. A. Economic Development Authority 3 vacancies Council Member Kelly nominated Jeffrey Fisher and John Maddux for reappointment and asked that the remaining vacancy be continued until August 11, Council Member Ward, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ike, moved to close nominations, appoint the nominees and continue the remaining vacancy until the August 11, 2015 City Council meeting. On the motion to close nominations, appoint the nominees and continue the remaining vacancy until the August 11, 2015 City Council meeting, voting yes: Council Members Craig, Davis, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Ritter, Ward and West. Jeffrey Fisher and John Maddux were reappointed to the Economic Development Authority. B. South Norfolk Revitalization Commission 1 vacancy Mayor Krasnoff nominated Alison Zizzo for appointment. Council Member Ward, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ike, moved to close the nominations and appoint the nominee. On the motion to close nominations and appoint the nominee, voting yes: Council Members Craig, Davis, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Ritter, Ward and West. Alison Zizzo was appointed to the South Norfolk Revitalization Commission. Vice Mayor de Triquet relinquished the gavel back to Mayor Krasnoff

9 UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. RECONSIDERATION OF R(C) Johnstown Road Rezoning APPLICANT: VLP Associates, LLC AGENCY: ShepelleWatkinsWhite Consulting & Law PLLC PROPOSAL: A conditional zoning reclassification of an 8.4± acre parcel dual-zoned A-1, Agricultural District and R-15s, Residential District, to R-10s, Residential District, to construct 22 single-family homes. PROPOSED COMP LAND USE / DENSITY: Low Density Residential with something less than 4 dwelling units per acre EXISTING COMP LAND USE / DENSITY: Low Density Residential with something less than 4 dwelling units per acre LOCATION: West side of Johnstown Rd TAX MAP SECTION/PARCEL: BOROUGH: Pleasant Grove (Continued from the June 9, 2015 City Council meeting) The Planning Commission recommended approval with the following proffers: 1. The applicant/owner agrees to make a cash contribution the City of Chesapeake for capital improvements to public school facilities, public transportation facilities, public libraries, and public emergency service facilities. The amount of the voluntary cash contribution shall be $4, per residential dwelling unit. The applicant/owner agrees to make the proffered cash contribution prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for each residential dwelling unit, or building containing residential units. The applicant/owner acknowledges and agrees that the cash contribution may be deposited into the City of Chesapeake s lock box, also known as the General Fund Reserve for Future Capital Needs and shall be subject to City Council approval prior to appropriation and used for capital improvements as permitted by the Chesapeake Proffer Policy and state law. The cash proffers may be used for alternative improvements approved by the City Council under Section of the Code of Virginia, including major repairs and renovations of public facilities, to the extent permitted by state law. The cash proffer shall be allocated as follows: Schools, $1,591; Transportation, $1,454; Libraries $570; Emergency Services $ The applicant/owner agrees that the total number of residential units on the property subject to this rezoning, R(C)-15-03, shall not exceed twenty-two (22) units. 3. The applicant/owner agrees that the single-family detached dwellings shall have a minimum square footage of 2,000 square feet for a one story house and 2,400 square feet for a two story house. The applicant/owner further agrees to the following conditions as detailed in this proffer and agrees that these conditions are subject to the review and approval of the Director of Planning or designee. a. Siding materials shall consist of brick, stucco, cementitious siding, stone, and/or premium vinyl (minimum 0.044' thickness). Brick and stone as used in the foregoing shall mean individual, layed-up masonry and not simulated or panelized product.

10 b. Two siding materials may be used, however, one siding material must compromise at least 75% of the exterior surface and the second siding material will be considered accent. c. All roof shingles shall be architectural grade (25 year minimum; not single-layer, '3-tab'). d. Foundations shall be crawl or 16 inch raised slab (finished floor at least 16" above outside grade) with brick skirts that are required on the front and two sided of the house. The applicant/owner shall provide a sample of all of the proffered architectural materials to the Director of Planning or designee for review and approval prior to final site or subdivision plan approval. e. The applicant/owner agrees that all dwelling units shall be constructed substantially in conformance with the elevations dated March 24, 2015 on file with the Planning Department. 4. The applicant/owner agrees that the single-family detached dwellings shall have a minimum square footage of 2,000 square feet for a one story house and 2,400 square feet for a two story house. The applicant/owner further agrees to the following conditions as detailed in this proffer and agrees that these conditions are subject to the review and approval of the Director of Planning or designee. Siding materials shall consist of brick, stucco, cementitious siding, stone, and/or premium vinyl (minimum 0.044' thickness). Brick and stone as used in the foregoing shall mean individual, layed-up masonry and not simulated or panelized product. Two siding materials may be used, however, one siding material must compromise at least 75% of the exterior surface and the second siding material will be considered accent. All roof shingles shall be architectural grade (25 year minimum; not single-layer,"3-tab'). Foundations shall be crawl or 16 inch raised slab (finished floor at least 16" above outside grade) with brick skirts that are required on the front and two sided of the house. The applicant/owner shall provide a sample of all of the proffered architectural materials to the Director of Planning or designee for review and approval prior to final site or subdivision plan approval. The applicant/owner agrees that all dwelling units shall be constructed substantially in conformance with the elevations dated March 24, 2015 on file with the Planning Department. 5. A conceptual site plan prepared by Parrish Layne Design Group and entitled Conceptual layout for VLP Associates, LLC, Tax Parcel , Pleasant Grove Borough, Chesapeake, Virginia, date stamped March 24, 2015, a copy of which is on file with the Chesapeake Planning Department, has been submitted to the Chesapeake Planning Department, Planning Commission and City Council for illustrative purposes only and to provide support for this rezoning action. No rights shall vest nor any cause of action shall arise from the submission, review or acceptance of this conceptual site plan. However, the applicant/owner agrees to provide connectivity as generally shown on the conceptual plan. In order to obtain preliminary or final

11 site or subdivision approval, changes in the conceptual site plan will be necessary to accommodate environmental, engineering, architectural, topographic, or other development conditions, and to meet the requirements of applicable laws, ordinances and regulations. All preliminary and final site and subdivision plans are subject to the approval of the Director of Planning, or designee and/or the Director of Development and Permits or designee. A copy of the final approved site plan shall be placed in the file with the Planning Department and the Department of Development and Permits and shall supersede any previously filed conceptual site plan. Acting City Clerk Pender presented the item. Council Member Davis, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ritter, moved to deny R(C) Council Member Davis spoke to his opposition of the project siting traffic concerns in the surrounding area. Council Member Ike called Ms. Shepelle Watkins-White to the podium for additional questions. There was discussion between Council Member Ike and Ms. Watkins- White concerning the traffic that would be generated from the proposed rezoning. Council Member West reviewed the traffic level of service, discussed infill development, the need for growth and the support from the adjoining neighbors. He indicated his support for the rezoning request. Council Member Ritter discussed the reason for the reconsideration request, timing of the rezoning, possible upcoming school redistricting, roads, traffic, water and sewer issues and expectations of the citizens being met. There was discussion between Mayor Krasnoff and Director of Development and Permits Jay Tate about the need to identify areas that were available for development. Additional discussion ensued about traffic level of service classifications and what each classification encompassed. Mayor Krasnoff requested that staff create a map detailing areas ready for development with all the amenities in place naming roads, water and sewer and school needs. Additional discussion ensued between Council Member Davis and Mr. Tate concerning the current level of service on Mount Pleasant Road and the needed improvements to that corridor. There was no additional discussion. On the motion to deny R(C)-15-03, voting yes: Council Members Craig, Davis, de Triquet, Krasnoff and Ritter. Voting no: Council Members Ike, Kelly, Ward and West. Mayor Krasnoff asked City Council Members for any additional Unfinished Business. There was none offered. NEW BUSINESS A. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 74 OF THE CHESAPEAKE CITY CODE, ENTITLED TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES, SECTION THEREOF, TO PERMIT A MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT OF SIXTY-FIVE MILES

12 PER HOUR ON THE INTERSTATE SYSTEM OF HIGHWAYS AND OTHER LIMITED HIGHWAYS WITH DIVIDED ROADWAYS; SUBJECT TO A TRAFFIC ENGINEERING STUDY AND ANALYSIS OF AVAILABLE AND APPROPRIATE ACCIDENT AND LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAVEL. (Mayor Krasnoff) Acting City Clerk Pender presented the item. Council Member Ward, on a motion seconded by Council Member Craig, moved to continue the Ordinance to the August 11, 2015 City Council meeting. On the motion to continue the Ordinance to the August 11, 2015 City Council meeting, voting yes: Council Members Craig, Davis, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Ritter, Ward and West. B. RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DESIGNATION OF U.S. ROUTE 17 SOUTH AS A BLUE STAR MEMORIAL HIGHWAY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTION TO ACQUIRE, INSTALL AND MAINTAIN ONE OR MORE HIGHWAY MARKERS COMMEMORATING THIS DESIGNATION. (Mayor Krasnoff) (This item was considered before Non-Planning Public Hearing Item (A). Mayor Krasnoff asked Council Members for any additional New Business. Mayor Krasnoff asked that a work session on speed limits be scheduled for a future meeting. He requested that staff prepare a report explaining the traffic level of service classifications and maps displaying possible development areas including the current amenities in place. Council Member Davis requested that a Resolution be drafted for demolishing the Western Branch Theater; a report on an alternate bid for the 24 waterline on the Dominion Boulevard extension; Portsmouth Boulevard Corridor Study Task Force finding reports for further review and an amendment to Section 62 of the City code concerning setbacks for solid waste management facilities and include any/all stakeholders. Council Member Ike requested an amendment be drafted updating the definitions and classifications of Solid Waste Management facilities since some of the definitions were outdated as far as new waste disposal and recycling technologies were concerned. Council Member Ritter asked that citizens be kept in the mix when considering the amendments to the Solid Waste codes and the possible procurement issues. Council Member Ward discussed the Western Branch Task Force and suggested that the Economic Development Authority be consulted with those past findings. There was no further New Business

13 CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Proctor advised there would be four Closed Session topics and provided the following language for the consideration: to i) discuss the appointment of a city clerk; ii) discuss the disposal of publicly held real property where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body; iii) discuss a prospective business or the expansion of an existing business where no previous announcement has been made of the business interest in locating or expanding facilities in the City; and iv) consult with legal counsel pertaining to actual or probable litigation where such consultation in an open meeting would adversely affect the negotiating or litigating posture of the public body, and consultation with legal counsel employed or retained by the City regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel, as permitted by Section (A) (1), (3), (5) and (7) of the Code of Virginia. Council Member Ward, on a motion seconded by Vice Mayor de Triquet, moved approval of the Closed Session topics. On the motion to approve the Closed Session discussions, voting yes: Council Members Craig, Davis, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Ritter, Ward and West. Voting no: City Council convened the Closed Session at 8:11 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 8:48 p.m. CERTIFICATION OF THE CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Proctor read the following regarding the closed session certification: The Chesapeake City Council hereby certifies that to the best of each member s knowledge, only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed, and only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered. Council Member Ike qualified his certification to state that he did not participate in a portion of the discussion concerning the potential expansion of an existing business where no previous announcement had been made. Council Member Ike did not participate in the discussion in order to avoid any appearance of impropriety due to his business relationship with one of the existing businesses in question. Council Member Ward, on a motion seconded by Vice Mayor de Triquet, moved to approve certification of the Closed Session discussions. On the motion to approve certification of the Closed Session discussions, voting yes: Council Members Craig, Davis, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Ritter, Ward and West.

14 BENEDICTION Council Member Kelly offered the evening s benediction. ADOURNMENT With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Krasnoff adjourned the meeting at 8:51 p.m. /dah Mayor Attest: Acting City Clerk