Regular City Council Meeting July 22, 2014 A Regular Meeting of the Chesapeake City Council was called to order by Mayor Alan P. Krasnoff on July 22, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Building, 306 Cedar Road. INVOCATION: Council Member S.Z. Debbie Ritter PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Isaiah Jones, student at Hickory Middle School, and Jeremiah Jones, student at Southeastern Elementary School ROLL CALL BY CLERK OF COUNCIL: Present: Absent: 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 (excused) Present from the Administration: City Manager James Baker, City Attorney Jan Proctor, Deputy City Manager Amar Dwarkanath, Deputy City Manager Wanda Barnard-Bailey, City Clerk Dolores Moore, and other staff members. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mayor Krasnoff stated that there were no minutes submitted for approval. Mayor Krasnoff recognized Star Scout Noah Parrish, accompanied by his sister and father. Star Scout Parrish was working on his Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge. Mayor Krasnoff relinquished the gavel to Vice Mayor de Triquet. PROCLAMATION MISS VIRGINIA OUTSTANDING TEEN 2014 Mayor Krasnoff called Casey Shepard, along with her mother, Kim Shepard, to the podium to accept the Proclamation recognizing Ms. Shepard as Miss Virginia Outstanding Teen 2014 and proclaiming her an Honorary Hostess for the City of Chesapeake. Ms. Shepard offered comments regarding her platform of embracing not defining disabilities and thanked City Council Members for the recognition and support. PROCLAMATION NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Mayor Krasnoff called Chesapeake Crime Prevention Council President Kenny Martin, Treasurer Leslie Pierre-Bates, Neighborhood Watch Coordinators, Officer Peedin, and McGruff the Crime Dog forward to accept the Proclamation. Mr. Martin offered comments and thanked City Council Members for their support of National Night Out. The 2014 National Night Out, a crime and drug prevention event, scheduled for August 5, 2014 in neighborhoods throughout the City. APPLICANTS, AGENTS, AND CITIZENS COMMENTS ON NON-PLANNING PUBLIC HEARING ITEM City Clerk Moore stated there were no speakers prior to the presentation of the Non-Planning Public Hearing item.
COUNCIL S CONSIDERATION OF NON-PLANNING PUBLIC HEARING ITEM Non-Planning Public Hearing Item A. AN APPEAL BY MR. ANDREW MARSCHEIDER, PROPERTY OWNER, OF THE DECISION BY THE CHESAPEAKE HISTORIC AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD (ARB) TO DENY THE APPLICATION FOR A REVISED CHANGE TO THE ROOFLINE AND ELEVATION AS A SIGNIFICANT DEVIATION FROM THE HISTORIC DISTRICT GUIDELINES FOR 1310 HULL STREET City Clerk Moore presented the item and identified the following speakers in support of Non-Planning Public Hearing Item (A): Steve Salas, 1062 Laskin Road, Suite 13A, Virginia Beach, representing Marscheider Properties. Ashley McGiff, 1062 Laskin Road, Suite 13A, Virginia Beach, representing Marscheider Properties. City Clerk Moore identified the following speakers in opposition to Non-Planning Public Hearing Item (A): Rich Wethington, 1007 Ohio Street, representing the Chesapeake Historic and Architectural Review Board. Patti McCambridge, 932 Waterford Drive, representing the Chesapeake Historic and Architectural Review Board. Council Member Ike, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ritter, moved to deny the appeal of the applicant. John King, Zoning Administrator for the City of Chesapeake, was called to the podium. Council Member Ritter referenced a letter addressed to City Council Members, dated July 21, 2014, from the Director of Development and Permits. As requested by Council Member Ritter, Mr. King elaborated on two points highlighted in the letter: 1) the ceiling height issue and 2) the demolition of an addition that was built without a permit in February, 2013. Council Member Ritter spoke to her reasons for upholding the decision of the Chesapeake Historic and Architectural Review Board. There was no additional discussion. On the motion to deny the appeal of the applicant, voting yes: Council Members Craig, Davis, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Ritter, and Ward. CITIZENS COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY City Clerk Moore identified the following speakers in support of City Manager Item (8): Joanne Brock, 4921 Vico Drive, representing the Western Branch (Manning Court, Wampler Place, Vico Drive and Joliff Road) Petition Area. Eric Smestad, 1213 Brigade Drive, representing self. John Teeuwen, 946 Shillelagh Road, representing self. Brenda Scott, 1729 Joliff Road, representing self. 2
City Clerk Moore identified the following speakers in opposition to City Manager Item (8): Renee Gardner, 1312 Fordyce Drive, representing self. Gary Szymanski, 4509 Sunray Avenue, representing self. Vernon Gardner, 1312 Fordyce Drive, representing self. Teresa Wood, 1320 Fordyce Drive, representing self. Patrick Carlin, 1320 Fordyce Drive, representing self. City Clerk Moore identified the following speakers in support of City Attorney Item (1): Shepelle Watkins-White, 870 Greenbrier Circle, representing Sims Metal Management. Randy Royal, 4500 Main Street, Virginia Beach, representing Clearfield MMG, was present and available for questions. Jack Ruffin, 1529 Technology Drive, representing Clearfield MMG, was present and available for questions. City Clerk Moore identified the following speakers in support of New Business Item (A): Edward Reed, 1720 S. Military Highway, representing Givens Group. Raeford Eure, 901 Port Centre Parkway, Portsmouth, representing self. R. Stephen Best, 3901 Savannah Drive, representing self. City Clerk Moore identified the following speakers: Melissa Venable, 5857 Harbour View Boulevard, Suffolk, representing LPS, in support of City Attorney Item (4) was present and available for questions. James Campbell, 7968 Bruce Station, representing Surgical Precision Arms, spoke in support of New Business Item (B). Paul Pearce, 1044 Shillelagh Road, representing self, spoke in support of City Attorney Item (3). Michael Collins, 1457 Shillelagh Road, representing self, spoke in opposition to City Attorney Item (3). CONSENT AGENDA City Clerk Moore 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. Council Member Ward, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ike, 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, and Ward. 3
City Clerk Items (1) RESIGNATIONS A. Alexis Baker Chesapeake Board of Historic and Architectural Review B. Philip Mann Chesapeake Community Criminal Justice Board (2) REFUNDS A. Phillip and Mildred Royster - $4,011.00 B. Jason and Erica Redman - $2,506.87 C. Ernesto and Erlinda Gutierrez - $4,301.84 D. Engility Corporation - $11,556.42 City Manager Items (1) REQUEST FOR AUTHORITY TO SUBMIT A HAZARD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT (2) #14-O-090 REQUEST FOR APPROPRIATION OF $3,800 IN GRANT FUNDS AWARDED BY THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/DIVISION OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS (3) #14-O-091 REQUEST FOR APPROPRIATION OF $18,000 IN JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AWARDED BY THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/DIVISION OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS (4) REQUEST TO REVISE THE FY 2015 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS TO REDUCE LIBRARY GENERAL EXPENSES AND INCREASE THE LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE AND REPLACEMENT PROJECT BY $7,000 RESPECTIVELY CHESAPEAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM (5) #14-O-092 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED ON MAY 13, 2014, AND AMENDED ON JUNE 10, 2014, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2014, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2015, TO PRESCRIBE THE TERMS AND PAYMENT AND TO REPEAL ALL ORDINANCES WHOLLY IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE BUDGET OFFICE Vice Mayor de Triquet relinquished the gavel back to Mayor Krasnoff. REGULAR AGENDA City Manager Items (6) REQUEST THAT CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A REQUEST TO MAKE AMENDMENTS TO THE SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD JOB CLASSIFICATION EMPLOYMENT STATUS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES (Continued from the July 8, 2014 City Council Meeting) City Manager Baker requested City Manager Item (6) be continued to the August 12, 2014 City Council meeting. 4
Council Member Ike, on a motion seconded by Council Member Craig, moved to continue City Manager Item (6), to the August 12, 2014 City Council meeting. On the motion to continue City Manager Item (6) to the August 12, 2014 City Council meeting, voting yes: Council Members Craig, Davis, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Ritter, and Ward. (7) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF, AND AUTHORITY TO SUBMIT, THE CITY OF CHESAPEAKE S PROGRAM YEAR 40 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT /HOME FUNDING APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING City Manager Baker presented the item for approval. Vice Mayor de Triquet, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, moved approval of the request, as presented. Planning Director Jaleh Shea was called to the podium. There was discussion between Council Member Ritter and Ms. Shea regarding the proposed allocation of the Program Year 40 Home Funds as it related to the Veteran s Housing Project. Council Member Ritter was concerned that the City would not be able to meet its obligation for the Veteran s Housing Project if the Program Year 40 funds were expended for other projects. Ms. Shea advised that the timeline of the Veteran s Housing Project corresponded with next year s grant cycle, Program Year 41, and that if Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds became available during Program Year 40 for the Veteran s Housing Project, the process was in place for City Council to make those funding decisions. There was no additional discussion. On the motion to approve the request, as presented, voting yes: Council Members Craig, Davis, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Ritter, and Ward. (8) #14-R-067 RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION 6 OF THE COST PARTICIPATION POLICY BY DELETING THE SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT (75%) CONNECTION FEE REQUIREMENT AND REPLACING IT WITH FIFTY PERCENT (50%) PLUS ONE OF THE AFFECTED PROPERTIES IN AREAS OF THE CITY UNSERVED BY PUBLIC WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES City Manager Baker presented the item for approval and provided an overview of the process for underserved areas to qualify for the program. His remarks focused on the requirement that seventy-five percent of the land owners desiring the program must sign a petition requesting that the services be provided in that area; the proposed amendment in the Cost Participation Policy to change the percentage of property owners paying connection fees in advance from seventy-five percent to fifty percent plus one; and the creation of a special taxing district to support the installation of the utilities. Several citizens who spoke on the resolution referenced interest-free loans, 5
and Mr. Baker clarified that interest free loans were not part of the policy. Mr. Baker acknowledged that additional public education on the program was needed. Council Member Davis, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, moved approval of the Resolution, as presented. Council Member Ward thanked City Manager Baker for his comments and emphasized the need to educate the community on the program. Discussion ensued about the role of the Utility Review Board in the process. City Attorney Proctor explained that the Utility Review Board had the authority, under certain criteria, to exempt residents from the program. Mayor Krasnoff inquired about appeals of the Board s decision; City Attorney Proctor advised that there was no right of appeal. There was no additional discussion. On the motion to approve the Resolution, as presented, voting yes: Council Members Craig, Davis, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Ritter, and Ward. Vice Mayor de Triquet requested information on an appeal process be brought back to Council. City Attorney Items (1) #14-O-093 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 62 OF THE CITY CODE, ARTICLES I AND IV, SECTIONS 62-1, 62-86 AND 62-92(1) & (2) THEREOF, TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF RECYCLABLES AND ADD A DEFINITION OF NON- HAZARDOUS INDUSTRIAL WASTE; TO PROVIDE FOR A REDUCTION OF SETBACKS FROM WATERBODIES, WATERCOURSES OR WATERSHED PROTECTION AREAS TO FIFTY FEET (50ˈ) UPON MEETING CERTAIN CRITERIA; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REDUCTION OR WAIVER OF SUCH SETBACKS FOR QUALIFYING WATER-DEPENDENT FACILITIES City Attorney Proctor presented the item for approval. Council Member Kelly, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ritter, 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, Krasnoff, Ritter, and Ward. (2) #14-O-094 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, ARTICLE I, SECTION 14-4, SUBSECTIONS (B), (C), (D) AND (F) THEREOF, TO SPECIFY THE CRITERIA USED TO DETERMINE IF A BUILDING IS DANGEROUS, MODIFY THE APPEAL PROCEDURE AND MODIFY OTHER PROVISIONS TO ENSURE THE PROTECTION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS City Attorney Proctor presented the item for approval. 6
Council Member Craig, 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 Members Craig, Davis, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Ritter, and Ward. (3) #14-O-095 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 78 OF THE CITY CODE, ARTICLE III, SECTION 78-52, TO MODIFY PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS TO CONNECT WITH THE CITY S WATER AND SANITARY SEWER FACILITIES City Attorney Proctor presented the item for approval. Council Member Ward, on a motion seconded by Council Member Kelly, moved approval of the Ordinance dated July 22, 2014, as presented. On the motion to approve the Ordinance dated July 22, 2014, as presented, voting yes: Council Members Craig, Davis, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Ritter, and Ward. Mayor Krasnoff relinquished the gavel to Vice Mayor de Triquet. (4) CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO EXPAND HRSD SERVICE AREA TO INCLUDE HICKORY STATION AT EDINBURGH City Attorney Proctor presented the item for approval. Mayor Krasnoff, on a motion seconded by Council Member Craig, moved to continue the HRSD service area expansion request for Hickory Station at Edinburgh to the August 12, 2014 City Council meeting. Mayor Krasnoff offered comments on the continuance request. Council Member Ritter asked Melissa Venable forward; Ms. Venable spoke in agreement to the continuance request. There was no additional discussion. On the motion to continue the HRSD service area expansion request for Hickory Station at Edinburgh to the August 12, 2014 City Council meeting, voting yes: Council Members Craig, Davis, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Ritter, and Ward. Vice Mayor de Triquet relinquished the gavel back to Mayor Krasnoff. CITIZENS COMMENTS ON THE SERVICES, POLICIES, AND AFFAIRS OF THE CITY (NON AGENDA SPEAKERS) City Clerk Moore identified the following speakers: Bruce McDaniel, 4713 Sunray Avenue, representing self, spoke on safety concerns with Whitley Manor Phase II (East Road) Bowers Hill. Gary Szymanski, 4509 Sunray Avenue, representing self, spoke on Sunray Historic District/Public Utilities. Mayor Krasnoff requested staff to look at the local registry of historic places and follow up with Mr. Szymanski. 7
Mayor Krasnoff requested 1) staff provide a follow-up response to City Council Members on the request that the entrance to the new sub-division on East Road be moved and 2) keep the Sunray Farmers Association informed. Mayor Krasnoff relinquished the gavel to Vice Mayor de Triquet. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS A. Economic Development Authority 2 vacancies (Nominations were made at the July 8, 2014 City Council meeting and interviews were held on July 15, 2014) Vice Mayor de Triquet instructed City Council Members to vote for two of the nominees. First round of voting: Jerry Grizzard received eight votes from Council Members Craig, Davis, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Ritter, and Ward. Dawn Matheson received two votes from Council Members Craig and Ike. William McClain received zero votes. Teresa Peters received four votes from Council Members de Triquet, Kelly, Krasnoff and Ritter. Patrick Reynolds received two votes from Council Members Davis and Ward. Robert Sharak received zero votes. Jerry Grizzard received a majority of votes qualifying for reappointment. Second round of voting: Dawn Matheson received two votes from Council Members Craig and Ike. Teresa Peters received six votes from Council Members Davis, de Triquet, Kelly, Krasnoff, Ritter and Ward. Patrick Reynolds received zero votes. Teresa Peters received a majority of votes to fill the second vacancy. Jerry Grizzard was reappointed and Teresa Peters was appointed to the Economic Development Authority. B. Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board 1 vacancy Council Member Kelly nominated William Spaur for appointment as an alternate. Council Member Ritter, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, moved to close the nominations and appoint the nominee. On the motion to close the nominations and appoint the nominee, voting yes: Council Members Craig, Davis, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Ritter, and Ward. William Spaur (Alternate Member) was appointed to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board. 8
C. Chesapeake Community Criminal Justice Board 2 vacancies Council Member Craig nominated Chief Judge Eileen Olds for appointment and requested continuance of the remaining vacancy. Council Member Ike, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, moved to close the nominations, appoint the nominee, and continue the remaining vacancy. On the motion to close the nominations, appoint the nominee, and continue the remaining vacancy, voting yes: Council Members Craig, Davis, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Ritter, and Ward. Chief Judge Eileen Olds (Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court representative) was appointed to the Chesapeake Community Criminal Justice Board. D. Chesapeake Interagency Consortium 2 vacancies Council Member Ike nominated Michele Dabney and Lisa Perkins for appointment. Council Member Ward, on a motion seconded by Council Member Kelly, moved to close the nominations and appoint the nominees. On the motion to close the nominations and appoint the nominees, voting yes: Council Members Craig, Davis, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Ritter, and Ward. Michele Dabney (Private Organization/Association of Providers for Children/Family Services) and Lisa Perkins (School Representative) were appointed to the Chesapeake Interagency Consortium. E. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 1 vacancy Council Member Ike nominated Todd Grimes for appointment. Council Member Ward, on a motion seconded by Council Member Davis, moved to close the nominations and appoint the nominee. On the motion to close the nominations and appoint the nominee, voting yes: Council Members Craig, Davis, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Ritter, and Ward. Todd Grimes was appointed to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. F. Chesapeake Historic and Architectural Review Board 1 vacancy Council Member Ritter nominated Avis Hinton for appointment. Council Member Ike, on a motion seconded by Council Member Davis, moved to close the nominations and appoint the nominee. On the motion to close the nominations and appoint the nominee, voting yes: Council Members Craig, Davis, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Ritter, and Ward. Avis Hinton (Planning Department Representative) was appointed to the Chesapeake Historic and Architectural Review Board. 9
G. Local Emergency Planning Committee 1 vacancy Council Member Ritter nominated Randy Shivley for appointment. Council Member Ike, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, moved to close the nominations and appoint the nominee. On the motion to close the nominations and appoint the nominee, voting yes: Council Members Craig, Davis, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Ritter, and Ward. Randy Shivley was appointed to the Local Emergency Planning Committee. Vice Mayor de Triquet 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 A. #14-R-068 RESOLUTION TO MODIFY THE SCOPE OF THE WOODLAKE DRIVE EXTENSION PROJECT TO INCLUDE A WATERLINE EXTENSION TO SENTINEL WAY (Requested by Council Member Roland Davis) City Clerk Moore read New Business Item (A) into the record. Council Member Davis, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, moved to approve the Resolution, as presented. Council Member Davis called Public Utilities Director David Jurgens, Fire Chief Edmund Elliott, and Director of Economic Development Steven Wright to the podium to answer questions on the project including closing the water line loop, enhancement of water volume for fire prevention purposes and public safety, and increased marketability of the area for Economic Development. Council Member Kelly, on a substitute motion seconded by Council Member Ritter, moved to approve an alternate version of the Resolution dated July 22, 2014. Council Member Kelly spoke in support of her substitute motion stating it would identify the project as unique, insulate the City from any ambiguity concerning pro rata reimbursements, and ensure the payment for the extension was within budget. Council Member Kelly noted these additions served as a means to protect the City from potential questions regarding the financial responsibility of public utilities extensions on private property for past and future projects. Discussion ensued between Mayor Krasnoff and Council Member Kelly on the new language in the alternate version of the Resolution. Council Member Davis withdrew his original motion for approval and Council Member Ward, as the second, agreed to the withdrawal. There was no additional discussion. On the motion to approve the alternate version of the Resolution dated July 22, 2014, voting yes: Council Members Craig, Davis, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Ritter, and Ward. 10
B. RECONSIDERATION OF THE MOTION FOR UP-14-13: SURGICAL PRECISION ARMS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (This item was denied on a 4-4 tie vote at the July 15, 2014 City Council Meeting with Council Members de Triquet, Kelly, Ward and West voting in opposition and Council Member Ritter excused) Council Member Ike, on a motion seconded by Council Member Craig, moved to postpone New Business Item (B) to the August 12, 2014 City Council meeting due to the absence of Council Member West. On the motion to postpone New Business Item (B) to the August 12, 2014 City Council meeting, voting yes: Council Members Craig, Davis, de Triquet, Ike, Krasnoff, Ritter, and Ward. Voting no: Council Member Kelly (Council Member West was excused). Mayor Krasnoff asked City Council Members for any additional New Business; there was none offered. REQUEST FOR CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Proctor provided the following language of consideration for a Closed Session to discuss: 1) the performance of the City Council appointees; specifically, the City Assessor, the City Auditor, and the City Clerk, 2) the acquisition or 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 3) 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 as permitted by Section 2.2-3711(1), (3) and (7) of the Code of Virginia. Vice Mayor de Triquet, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, moved approval of the Closed Session. On the motion to approve the Closed Session discussions, voting yes: Council Members Craig, Davis, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Ritter, and Ward.. City Council recessed at 8:50 p.m., convened the Closed Session at 8:55 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 9:43 p.m. CERTIFICATION OF THE CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Proctor read the following: 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. 11
Vice Mayor de Triquet, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, 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, and Ward.. BENEDICTION Council Member Ward offered the evening s benediction. ADOURNMENT With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Krasnoff adjourned the meeting at 9:44 p.m. /mbw Mayor Attest: City Clerk 12