A Regular Work Session of the Chesapeake City Council was held May 23, 2017 at 4:45 p.m., in the City Hall Building, 306 Cedar Road.

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1 City Council Work Session A Regular Work Session of the Chesapeake City Council was held at 4:45 p.m., in the City Hall Building, 306 Cedar Road. Present: Absent: Council Member Lonnie E. Craig Council Member Roland J. Davis, Jr. Council Member John de Triquet Council Member Robert C. Ike, Jr. Council Member Suzy H. Kelly Council Member S. Z. Debbie Ritter Council Member Ella P. Ward Vice Mayor Richard Rick West Mayor Alan P. Krasnoff (excused) Present from Administration: City Manager James Baker, City Attorney Jan Proctor, Deputy City Manager Wanda Barnard-Bailey, Deputy City Manager Robert Geis, City Clerk Sandy Madison, Economic Development Director Steven Wright, Public Utilities Director David Jurgens, Public Works Director Eric Martin, Public Works Assistant Director Earl Sorey (arrived at 5:35 p.m.) and other staff members. Also Present: Hefty, Wiley & Gore P.C. Attorney Jeffrey Gore and Payne, Shea and Associates Lobbyist Joann Payne The following topics were discussed during the Work Session: 1. Upcoming Agenda Items 2. Federal and State Legislative Update The Work Session adjourned at 5:40 p.m. /jnf

2 Regular City Council Meeting A Regular Meeting of the Chesapeake City Council was called to order by Mayor Alan P. Krasnoff on at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Building, 306 Cedar Road. INVOCATION: Mayor Alan P. Krasnoff PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Ella P. Ward ROLL CALL BY CLERK OF COUNCIL: Present: Council Member Lonnie E. Craig Council Member Roland J. Davis, Jr. Council Member 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 Vice Mayor Richard Rick W. West Absent: None Present from the Administration: City Manager James Baker, City Attorney Jan Proctor, Deputy City Manager Wanda Barnard-Bailey, Deputy City Manager Robert Geis, City Clerk Sandy Madison and other staff members. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mayor Krasnoff stated that the minutes for the Regular Meeting of April 18, and the Work Session and Regular Meeting of April 25, 2017 were presented for approval. Council Member Ward, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ike, moved approval of the minutes for the Regular Meeting of April 18, and the Work Session and Regular Meeting of April 25, 2017, as presented. On the motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Meeting of April 18, and the Work Session and Regular Meeting of April 25, 2017, as presented, voting yes: Council Mayor Krasnoff relinquished the gavel to Vice Mayor West. PRESENTATION Mayor Krasnoff asked the Arts Alive! board members and competition winners to come to the podium to be recognized. Vice President of Arts Alive! Carol Praissman offered comments. CITIZENS COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY City Clerk Madison stated that there were no speakers. CONSENT AGENDA (1) REFUNDS A. Johnny L. and Mary Elizabeth Jones $9, B. Griffey Properties, LLC $7, C. Retreat at Greenbrier, LLLP $4, D. John K. Beasley and Kerry L. Sully $4,103.67

3 (2) RESIGNATIONS A. Sabrina Herborn Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare Board B. William Blake Library Board C. Larry Floyd Library Board City Manager Items (1) #17-R-029 RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT PROGRAM GRANT TO MEB GENERAL CONTRACTORS, AND TRANSFERRING APPROPRIATED FUNDS FOR SUCH GRANT TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (2) #17-R-030 RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT PROGRAM GRANT TO DECISIONS LLC, AND TRANSFERRING APPROPRIATED FUNDS FOR SUCH GRANT TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT City Attorney Item (1) 17-O-027 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CHESAPEAKE CITY CODE, ENTITLED ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE V THEREOF, ENTITLED BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS, BY ADDING SECTION THERETO, TO PROVIDE THAT THE CITY CLERK SHALL HAVE THE DUTY OF ADMINISTERING THE OATH OF OFFICE TO ANY MEMBER OF A BOARD, COMMITTEE, COMMISSION OR AUTHORITY WHO IS APPOINTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHESAPEAKE (This item was considered under the Regular Agenda) Vice Mayor West asked if there were any items City Council Members wished to have removed from the Consent Agenda for consideration under the Regular Agenda. Mayor Krasnoff requested that City Attorney Item (1) be removed from the Consent Agenda for consideration under the Regular Agenda. Mayor Krasnoff advised he would be abstaining from participating in City Attorney Item (1) due to my candidacy for the Office of the Clerk of the Court, and I wish to avoid any appearance of impropriety. The City Attorney has confirmed that my abstention is consistent with the objectives of the Virginia Conflict of Interests Act. Vice Mayor West asked if there were any additional items City Council Members wished to have removed from the Consent Agenda for consideration under the Regular Agenda. There were none. Council Member Ward, on a motion seconded by Council Member de Triquet, moved approval of the Consent Agenda, with the exception of City Attorney Item (1). On the motion to approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of City Attorney Item (1), voting yes: Council Members Craig, Davis, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Ritter, Ward and West. 2

4 REGULAR AGENDA City Attorney Item (1) 17-O-027 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CHESAPEAKE CITY CODE, ENTITLED ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE V THEREOF, ENTITLED BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS, BY ADDING SECTION THERETO, TO PROVIDE THAT THE CITY CLERK SHALL HAVE THE DUTY OF ADMINISTERING THE OATH OF OFFICE TO ANY MEMBER OF A BOARD, COMMITTEE, COMMISSION OR AUTHORITY WHO IS APPOINTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHESAPEAKE Council Member Ike, on a motion seconded by Council Member Craig, moved approval of the Ordinance, as presented. On the motion to approve the Ordinance, as presented, voting yes: Council Members Craig, Davis, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Ritter, Ward and West. (Mayor Krasnoff abstained) Vice Mayor West relinquished the gavel back to Mayor Krasnoff. City Manager Item (3) BUDGET TRANSFER REQUEST TO INCREASE THE BUDGET FOR THE CHESAPEAKE INTERAGENCY CONSORTIUM BY $266,828 WITH AN OFFSETTING REDUCTION IN THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR CONTINGENCIES DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES City Manager Baker presented the item. Council Member Craig, on a motion seconded by Council Member Davis, moved approval of the Request, as presented. On the motion to approve the Request, as presented, voting yes: Council City Attorney Items (2) #17-O-028 AN ORDINANCE DISSOLVING THE CHESAPEAKE PORT AUTHORITY AND TRANSFERRING ALL RIGHTS, POWERS, PRIVILEGES, ASSETS AND/OR OBLIGATIONS OF THE SAID AUTHORITY TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CHESAPEAKE City Attorney Proctor presented the item. Council Member Kelly, on a motion seconded by Council Member de Triquet, moved approval of the Ordinance, as presented. On the motion to approve the Ordinance, as presented, voting yes: Council (3) #17-O-029 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CHESAPEAKE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE VII, ENTITLED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, SECTION THEREOF, TO AMEND 3

5 THE TERM LIMITS OF THE BOARD MEMBERS, IN CONFORMITY WITH RECENT AMENDMENTS TO SECTION OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA City Attorney Proctor presented the item. Vice Mayor West, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ike, moved approval of the Ordinance, as presented. On the motion to approve the Ordinance, as presented, voting yes: Council CITIZENS COMMENTS ON THE SERVICES, POLICIES, AND AFFAIRS OF THE CITY (NON AGENDA SPEAKERS) City Clerk Madison stated that there were no speakers. Mayor Krasnoff relinquished the gavel to Vice Mayor West. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS A. South Norfolk Revitalization Commission 3 vacancies (Appointments were made at the May 9, 2017 City Council meeting.) B. Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board 1 vacancy Council Member Ritter nominated Kaitlyn James for appointment as an alternate member. Council Member Ward, on a motion seconded by Council Member Craig, moved to close the nominations and appoint the nominee. On the motion to close the nominations and appoint the nominee, voting yes: Council Kaitlyn James was appointed as an alternate member to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board. C. Chesapeake Community Criminal Justice Board 3 vacancies Mayor Krasnoff nominated Jeffrey Charity for appointment. Council Member Craig nominated Kevin Pettrey and Barbara Shaw for appointment. Council Member Ike, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, moved to close the nominations and appoint the nominees. On the motion to close the nominations and appoint the nominees, voting yes: Council Jeffrey Charity (Citizen), Kevin Pettrey (Attorney) and Barbara Shaw (General District Court representative) were appointed to the Chesapeake Community Criminal Justice Board. D. Fine Arts Commission 1 vacancy Council Member de Triquet nominated Anthony Riley for appointment. Council Member Ward, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ike, moved to close the nominations and appoint the nominee. 4

6 On the motion to close the nominations and appoint the nominee, voting yes: Council Anthony Riley was appointed to the Fine Arts Commission. E. Hampton Roads Planning District Commission 2 vacancies Council Member Ritter nominated Council Member Ella Ward and City Manager James Baker for reappointment. Council Member Kelly, on a motion seconded by Council Member de Triquet, moved to close the nominations and reappoint the nominees. On the motion to close the nominations and reappoint the nominees, voting yes: Council Council Member Ella Ward and City Manager James Baker were reappointed to the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission. Vice Mayor West relinquished the gavel back to Mayor Krasnoff. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mayor Krasnoff asked City Council Members for any Unfinished Business; there was none offered. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Krasnoff asked City Council Members for any New Business; there was none offered. CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Proctor provided the following language for a Closed Session: to discuss i) the acquisition and disposal of real property for a public purpose where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body; and ii) discuss a new 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; as permitted by Section (3) and (5) of the Code of Virginia. Vice Mayor West, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, moved approval of the Closed Session discussions. On the motion to approve the Closed Session discussions, voting yes: Council City Council convened the Closed Session at 6:52 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:15 p.m. CERTIFICATION OF THE CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Proctor read the following: to certify that to the best of each members knowledge, only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed, and only such public business matters as 5

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