City Council Closed Session A Closed Session of the Chesapeake City Council was held September 22, 2009, at 4:00 p.m., in the Executive Conference Room, 1 st Floor, City Hall Building, 306 Cedar Road. Present: Council Member Bryan L. Collins Vice Mayor John de Triquet Council Member C. E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. Mayor Alan P. Krasnoff Council Member Dwight M. Parker Council Member S. Z. Debbie Ritter Council Member Richard Rick West Council Member Patricia Pritchard Willis Absent: Council Member Ella P. Ward (excused) Present from Administration: City Manager William Harrell, City Attorney Ronald Hallman, Deputy City Manager Amar Dwarkanath, Deputy City Manager Wanda Barnard-Bailey, and Deputy City Manager Betty Jean Meyer The Closed Session recessed at 4:55 p.m. (Certification occurred during the City Council meeting.) /dam - 1 -
City Council Work Session A Regular Work Session of the Chesapeake City Council was held September 22, 2009, at 5:00 p.m., in the City Hall Building, 306 Cedar Road. Present: Council Member Bryan L. Collins Vice Mayor John M. de Triquet Council Member C. E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. Mayor Alan P. Krasnoff Council Member Dwight M. Parker Council Member S. Z. Debbie Ritter Council Member Richard Rick West Council Member Patricia Pritchard Willis Absent: Council Member Ella P. Ward Present from Administration: City Manager William Harrell, City Attorney Ronald Hallman, Deputy City Manager Amar Dwarkanath, Deputy City Manager Wanda Bernard-Bailey, Deputy City Manager Betty Jean Meyer, City Clerk Dolores Moore, Planning Director Brent Nielson, Public Utilities Director James Walski, and other staff members. Also Present: Virginia House of Delegates Member Barry D. Knight and Patricia Knight, Partnership Specialist with the United States Census Bureau, U.S. Department of Commerce The Following Topics were discussed during the Work Session: 1) 2010 Census 2) Draft 2010 Legislative Package 3) Council Member Reports The Work Session adjourned at 5:33 p.m. /dam
Regular Meeting of City Council 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: Rabbi Israel Zoberman, Congregational Beth Chaverim PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Scout Dakota Habvermehl, Boy Scout Pack 901, chartered by St. Thomas Episcopal Church. ROLL CALL BY CLERK OF COUNCIL: Present: Council Member Bryan L. Collins Vice Mayor John M. de Triquet Mayor Alan P. Krasnoff Council Member C. E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. Council Member Dwight M. Parker (arrived 8:25 p.m.) Council Member S. Z. Debbie Ritter Council Member Richard Rick West Council Member Patricia Pritchard Willis ABSENT: Council Member Ella P. Ward (excused) Present from Administration: City Manager William E. Harrell, City Attorney Ronald Hallman, Deputy City Manager Amar Dwarkanath, Deputy City Manager Wanda Barnard-Bailey, Deputy City Manager Betty Jean Meyer, City Clerk Dolores Moore, and other staff members. Mayor Krasnoff recognized Delegate Barry Knight, Virginia House of Delegates, who was present in the Chamber. APPROVAL OF MINUTES There were no minutes for approval. Mayor Krasnoff relinquished the gavel to Vice Mayor de Triquet. PROCLAMATION Cigarette Butt Litter Prevention Month Mayor Krasnoff invited Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council (CEIC) Chairperson Jerry Ivory and Special Program Coordinator Gail Bradshaw to the podium to receive the proclamation. Mr. Ivory accepted the proclamation and expressed appreciation to City Council on behalf of the CEIC. He commented on the various clean-up projects underway in the City and thanked the Keep America Campaign sponsors. PROCLAMATION Domestic Violence Awareness Month Mayor Krasnoff invited Help and Emergency Response, Inc. Shelter Assistant Director Joy Shaffer to the podium to receive a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Ms. Shaffer thanked Mayor Krasnoff for the proclamation and noted the 25 th year of operation for the shelter as a safe haven for women and children.
PROCLAMATION National Arts and Humanities Month Mayor Krasnoff invited Fine Arts Commissioners and Friends of the Arts John Carlisle, Deborah Charity, Michael Gomori and Fine Arts Coordinator Randy Harrison to the podium to receive the National Arts and Humanities Month proclamation. Deborah Charity thanked Mayor Krasnoff and City Council for the proclamation, and offered comments about the Arts. PROCLAMATION 2010 CENSUS PARTNER Mayor Krasnoff invited United States Census Bureau Partnership Specialist Patricia R. Knight and Planning Department Senior Planner Mark H. Woodward to the podium to receive the 2010 Census Partner proclamation. Ms. Knight thanked Chesapeake for being a participant and encouraged citizens to complete the census form when it arrived at their homes to ensure Chesapeake had an accurate count in order to receive the correct amount of federal funds the City would be due from the data provided by the census forms. PROCLAMATION National Community Planning Month Mayor Krasnoff invited Planning Director Brent R. Nielson to the podium to receive the National Community Planning Month proclamation. Mr. Nielson noted that planning was a very important occupation, acknowledged his staff and commented on the contributions they make to the City. City Manager Harrell and Planning Department Liaisons, Council Members Ritter and West, commended the Planning Department for their service to the City. APPLICANTS, AGENTS, AND CITIZENS COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS PUBLIC HEARING ITEM City Clerk Moore stated there were no speakers prior to the presentation of the public hearing item. Public Hearing Item A. ST.C-09-04 PROJECT: Medical Parkway Cul-de-sac Closure APPLICANT: Arlington Properties AGENCY: Kaufman & Canoles, PC PROPOSAL: A request to close the northern and southern portions of the Medical Parkway cul-de-sac, totaling 4,709 square feet, to provide a through street and additional property for development ZONE: R-MF-1, Multi-family Residential District LOCATION: The existing cul-de-sac terminating Medical Pkwy TAX MAP SECTION/PARCEL: Adjacent to 0360000003810 BOROUGH: Washington (Continued from the September 15, 2009 City Council meeting) The Planning Commission recommended approval with the following stipulations and waiver of the purchase price set out in stipulation 1: 1. The petitioners agree to pay the City of Chesapeake through the Planning Department the sum of $46,000, as determined by the City, within ten (10) calendar days of the final approval of the closure of the subject street, alley, easement, or - 2 -
public way by the Chesapeake City Council, unless reduced or waived in accordance with the approval of City Council. Failure to remit this fee in a timely manner may render the public right-ofway/street closure null and void. 2. The applicant/owners shall maintain the current cul-de-sac improvements and shall not obstruct or alter public passage and use of the cul-de-sac (street closure area) until the city formally accepts an extension of Medical Parkway and notifies the applicant/owners that the cul-de-sac can be altered. City Clerk Moore identified the following speakers on Public Hearing Item (A): Shepelle Watkins-White, 524 Johnstown Road, representing Arlington Properties, in support of Public Hearing Item (A), was available for questions. Donna Midgett, 417 Great Bridge Boulevard, representing self, spoke in opposition of Non-Planning Public Hearing Item (A). Vice Mayor de Triquet, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ritter, moved to continue ST.C-09-04 to the October 27, 2009 City Council meeting. Vice Mayor de Triquet asked Agent Shepelle Watkins-White to the podium to determine if she agreed to the continuance should it pass. Ms. Watkins-White acknowledged agreement to the proposed continuance. There was no further discussion. On the motion to continue ST.C-09-04 to the October 27, 2009 City Council meeting, voting yes: Council Members Collins, de Triquet, Hayes, Krasnoff, Ritter, West, and Willis. Voting no: None (Council Member Parker and Ward excused) Vice Mayor de Triquet relinquished the gavel back to Mayor Krasnoff. CITIZENS COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY City Clerk Moore identified the following speaker. Thomas Arrington III, 305 Stonewood Court, representing self, spoke in support of Old and New Business Item (A). CONSENT AGENDA City Clerk Moore read the Consent Agenda items into the record. Mayor Krasnoff asked Council Members if there were any items they wished to have removed from the Consent Agenda for consideration under the Regular Agenda. There were none. Council Member Collins, on a motion seconded by Vice Mayor de Triquet, moved approval of the Consent Agenda, as presented. There was no further discussion. On the motion for approval of the Consent Agenda, as presented, voting yes: Council Members Collins, de Triquet, Hayes, Krasnoff, Ritter, West, and Willis. Voting no: None (Council Members Parker and Ward excused) - 3 -
City Clerk Items (1) RESIGNATIONS (a) Ted O. Ambrose, III Local Emergency Planning Committee (b) F. Sean Gorman - Local Emergency Planning Committee (c) Christa L. Salmon - Local Emergency Planning Committee (d) H. T. Tommy White South Norfolk Revitalization Commission (e) Loretta M. Holley - South Norfolk Revitalization Commission (f) Paula M. Moore - South Norfolk Revitalization Commission (g) Roger D. Cheeks - South Norfolk Revitalization Commission (2) REFUNDS (a) Tallahassee Automotive LLC - $20,894.10 (b) B & L Investments, Inc. - $5,821.92 City Manager Items (1) CONSIDERATION OF NAMING THE PERENNIAL STREAM AT THE CHESAPEAKE ARBORETUM IN HONOR OF MR. JACK STARR AND THE LAKE AT THE CHESAPEAKE ARBORETUM IN HONOR OF MR. AND MRS. HOWARD HUGH (2) REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND TRANSFER OF $6,380.70 TO REFUND PERMIT FEES AND UTILITY CONNECTION FEES FOR THE 2009 TIDEWATER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION CHARITY HOUSE TO BENEFIT CHILDREN S HOSPITAL OF THE KING S DAUGHTERS CITY MANAGER S OFFICE (3) #09-O-112 REQUEST FOR APPROPRIATION OF $3,622.30 IN RENT REIMBURSEMENTS TO THE MCKINNEY-VENTO II GRANT BUDGET COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD (4) #09-O-113 REQUEST FOR APPROPRIATION OF $14,256 IN FEDERAL TITLE IV-E PASS-THROUGH TRAINING FUNDS AND APPROPRIATION OF $24,801 IN VIRGINIA PUBLIC ASSISTANCE (VPA) FUND BALANCE FUNDS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/SOCIAL SERVICES DIVISION (5) #09-O-114 REQUEST FOR APPROPRIATION OF $66,605.94 IN FOUR- FOR-LIFE FUNDS AWARDED BY THE VIRGINIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY AND MEDICAL SERVICES FIRE DEPARTMENT (6) #09-R-052 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT GRANT TO ELECTRIC MOTOR AND CONTRACTING COMPANY, INC. AND TRANSFERRING APPROPRIATED FUNDS THEREFOR DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (7) #09-R-053 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS RELATING TO PROJECTS FUNDED BY THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE - 4 -
City Attorney Item (1) #09-O-115 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 74 OF THE CHESAPEAKE CITY CODE, ENTITLED "TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES," BY AMENDING SECTION 74-225 TO BRING THE CITY CODE INTO COMPLIANCE WITH THE CHANGES MADE TO THE CODE OF VIRGINIA, 1950. REGULAR AGENDA City Clerk Item (3) DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE DELEGATE FOR THE VIRGINIA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE ANNUAL CONFERENCE City Clerk Moore presented the item. Council Member Collins, on a motion seconded by Vice Mayor de Triquet, moved to name Council Member Hayes as the Voting Delegate and Council Member Parker as the Alternate Voting Delegate to the upcoming Virginia Municipal League Conference in October. On the motion to name Council Member Hayes as the Voting Delegate and Council Member Parker as the Alternate Voting Delegate, voting yes: Council Members Collins, de Triquet, Hayes, Krasnoff, Ritter, West, and Willis. City Manager Items (8) #09-R-054 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 PERFORMANCE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CHESAPEAKE COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD AND THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD City Manager Harrell presented the item and requested approval. Council Member Hayes, on a motion seconded by Council Member Collins, moved approval of the Resolution, as presented. On the motion for approval of the Resolution as presented, voting yes: Council Members Collins, de Triquet, Hayes, Krasnoff, Ritter, West, and Willis. (9) #09-R-055 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MAJOR DESIGN FEATURES AND RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF GREENBRIER PARKWAY AND FAIRWAY DRIVE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS City Manager Harrell presented the item and requested approval. Council Member West stated he would abstain from participation on the item because he lived in the area. City Attorney Hallman said Council Member West s reason did not constitute a conflict of interest, however it was his choice to abstain. - 5 -
Council Member Ritter, on a motion seconded by Council Member Collins, moved approval of the Resolution, as presented. Council Member Willis asked City Engineer Earl Sorey to explain when a traffic signal was necessary. Mr. Sorey gave a brief overview on the warrants for traffic signals according to the Master Plan. He also noted that the light in question was the last signal planed for Greenbrier Parkway. Council Member Ritter added that a major facility was planned across from City Park based on the current master plan and the current signal was being installed for the future to address that plan. She expressed some concerns with other traffic signals in the City. City Manager Harrell said a meeting could be arranged to visit some of those sites. There was no further discussion. On the motion for approval of the Resolution as presented, voting yes: Council Members Collins, de Triquet, Hayes, Krasnoff, Ritter, and Willis. Voting no: None (Council Member West abstained and Council Members Parker and Ward were excused) (10) #09-R-056 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MAJOR DESIGN FEATURES OF THE HANBURY ROAD AND BATTLEFIELD BOULEVARD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION BY PURCHASE OR CONDEMNATION OF PROPERTIES IN FURTHERANCE OF THIS PROJECT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS City Manager Harrell presented the item and requested approval. Council Member Willis, on a motion seconded by Council Member West, moved approval of the Resolution, as presented. On the motion for approval of the Resolution as presented, voting yes: Council Members Collins, de Triquet, Hayes, Krasnoff, Ritter, West, and Willis. (11) CITY MANAGER UPDATES City Manager Harrell announced the dates and times of the Community Input meetings on the City s Budget Listen and Learn Sessions. CITIZEN S COMMENTS ON THE SERVICES, POLICIES, AND AFFAIRS OF THE CITY Shepelle Watkins-White, 524 Johnstown Road, representing Kaufman and Canoles, requested concurrent advertisement of Towne Place at Greenbrier, R(C)- 09-06. Council Member Collins, on a motion seconded by Council Member Hayes, moved approval of concurrent advertisement for Towne Place at Greenbrier, R(C)- 09-06. Council Member Willis asked for the date the project would come to City Council. Mayor Krasnoff advised that the application would come before Council on October 20, 2009. - 6 -
There was no further discussion. On the motion for approval of concurrent advertisement for Towne Place at Greenbrier, R(C)-09-06, voting yes: Council Members Collins, de Triquet, Hayes, Krasnoff, and West. Voting no: Willis (Council Member Ritter was out of the Chamber and Council Members Ward and Parker were excused) Mayor Krasnoff relinquished the gavel to Vice Mayor de Triquet for appointments to Boards and Commissions. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS A. Chesapeake Agricultural Advisory Commission 4 Appointments Council Member Ritter nominated Judith C. Ferguson (re-designated as Chesapeake Agricultural Producers Association Representative) and M. Watson Lawrence Jr. (City Staff) for reappointment; and nominated C. Frank Brickhouse, Jr. (Farmer Representative) and Arnold Tom Freeman (Farm Bureau Representative) for appointment. Council Member Collins, on a motion seconded by Council Member Hayes, moved to close the nominations and appoint the nominees. On the motion to close the nominations and appoint the nominees, voting yes: Council Members Collins, de Triquet, Hayes, Krasnoff, Ritter, West, and Willis. Voting no: None (Council Member Parker and Ward were excused) Judith C. Ferguson was reappointed and re-designated as the Chesapeake Agricultural Producers Association Representative; M. Watson Lawrence Jr. (City Staff) was reappointed; and C. Frank Brickhouse, Jr. (Farmer Representative) and Arnold Tom Freeman (Farm Bureau Representative) were appointed to the Chesapeake Agricultural Advisory Commission. B. Chesapeake City Symbol Committee 1 Appointment Vice Mayor de Triquet relinquished the gavel to Mayor Krasnoff to make the nomination. Vice Mayor de Triquet nominated Lisa A. Adams for appointment. Council Member Willis, on a motion seconded by Council Member Collins, moved to close the nominations and appoint the nominee. On the motion to close the nominations and appoint the nominee, voting yes: Council Members Collins, de Triquet, Hayes, Krasnoff, Ritter, West, and Willis. Voting no: None (Council Members Parker and Ward excused) Lisa A. Adams was appointed to the Chesapeake City Symbol Committee. C. Chesapeake Commission on Substance Abuse 1 Appointment Mayor Krasnoff relinquished the gavel to Vice Mayor de Triquet. Vice Mayor de Triquet said without objection, the appointment would be continued to the October 27, 2009 City Council meeting. There was no objection. - 7 -
D. Chesapeake Community Criminal Justice Board 3 Appointments Council Member Ritter nominated Shelly R. James and Renee Walker for appointment, and to continue one appointment to the October 27, 2009 City Council meeting. Council Member Collins, on a motion seconded by Council Member Hayes, moved to close the nominations, appoint the nominees and continue one appointment to the October 27, 2009 City Council meeting. On the motion to close the nominations, appoint the nominees, and continue one appointment, voting yes: Council Members Collins, de Triquet, Hayes, Krasnoff, Ritter, West, and Willis. Voting no: None (Council Members Parker and Ward excused) Shelly R. James and Renee Walker were appointed to the Chesapeake Community Criminal Justice Board and one appointment was continued to the October 27, 2009 City Council meeting. E. Chesapeake Tourism Advisory Board 2 Appointments Mayor Krasnoff nominated Amy Perez Wyatt (Restaurant Representative) and Melanie K. Walker (General Business Community Representative) for appointment. Council Member West, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ritter, moved to close nominations and appoint the nominees. On the motion to close nominations and appoint the nominees, voting yes: Council Members Collins, de Triquet, Hayes, Krasnoff, Ritter, West, and Willis. Amy Perez Wyatt (Restaurant Representative) and Melanie K. Walker (General Business Community Representative) were appointed to the Chesapeake Tourism Advisory Board. (Melanie Walker declined the appointment to remain on the Chesapeake City Symbol Committee.) F. Local Emergency Planning Committee 1 Appointment Council Member Willis nominated Yunice Chen Bellinger (Public Health/At- Large), Richard L. DeLorey (Technology/At-Large) and Kathy D. Milstid (Industry/At- Large) for appointment. Council Member Ritter, on a motion seconded by Council Member Hayes, moved to close nominations and appoint the nominees. On the motion to close nominations and appoint the nominees, voting yes: Council Members Collins, de Triquet, Hayes, Krasnoff, Ritter, West, and Willis. Voting no: None (Council Member Parker and Ward were excused) - 8 -
Yunice Chen Bellinger (Public Health/At-Large), Richard L. DeLorey (Technology/At-Large) and Kathy D. Milstid (Industry/At-Large) were appointed to the Local Emergency Planning Committee. G. Southeastern Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program 1 Appointment Council Member Hayes nominated Sylvia Y. Mavins for reappointment. Council Member Collins, on a motion seconded by Council Member West, moved to close nominations and appoint the nominee. On the motion to close nominations and appoint the nominee, voting yes: Council Members Collins, de Triquet, Hayes, Krasnoff, Ritter, West, and Willis. Sylvia Y. Mavins was reappointed to the Southeastern Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program. H. Transportation Safety Commission 7 Appointments Council Member Collins nominated Matthew A. Krakower and William A. O Connor, Jr. for reappointment, Thomas Tom Foster (Police Officer), Brian W. Miller, and William J. Niedenthal for appointment, and to continue one appointment to the October 27, 2009 City Council meeting. Council Member Hayes nominated Council Member Bryan L. Collins for reappointment. Council Member West, on a motion seconded by Council Member Hayes, moved to close nominations, appoint the nominees, and continue one appointment to the October 27, 2009 City Council meeting. On the motion to close nominations, appoint the nominees, and continue one appointment, voting yes: Council Members Collins, de Triquet, Hayes, Krasnoff, Ritter, West, and Willis. Matthew A. Krakower, William A. O Connor, Jr. and Council Member Bryan L. Collins were reappointed; Thomas Tom Foster (Police Officer), Brian W. Miller, and William J. Niedenthal were appointed to the Transportation Safety Commission; and one appointment was continued to the October 27, 2009 City Council meeting. I. Wetlands Board/Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board 2 Appointments Council Member Collins nominated Barney L. Ottinger for reappointment, and continued one appointment. Council Member Collins, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, moved to close nominations, appoint the nominee, and continue the one alternate position. There was a brief discussion between Council Members Ritter and Collins regarding the alternate positions. There was no further discussion. - 9 -
On the motion to close nominations, appoint the nominee, and continue the alternate position, voting yes: Council Members Collins, de Triquet, Hayes, Krasnoff, Ritter, West, and Willis. Barney L. Ottinger was reappointed to the Wetlands Board/Chesapeake Bay Preservation Areas Board and the alternate position was continued to the October 27, 2009 City Council meeting. COMMITTEE REPORTS Council Member Hayes reported on the Hampton Roads Transit Light Rail project. Council Member Willis spoke about the cigarette butt littering elimination project and asked for a report in 30 to 60 days on how many tickets were issued because of littering. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS A. #09-R-057 RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO CONSIDER AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 AND 13 OF THE CHESAPEAKE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR THE PLACEMENT OF WIND MILLS. (Council Member Patricia Willis) Council Member Willis, on a motion seconded by Council Member Hayes, moved approval of the Resolution, as presented. On the motion for approval of the Resolution as presented, voting yes: Council Members Collins, de Triquet, Hayes, Krasnoff, Ritter, West, and Willis. Old and New Business Council Members Council Member Willis asked City Manager Harrell and City Attorney Hallman to look into the sign ordinance to see if a sign could be placed off-site that would bring attention to Towne Place at Greenbrier, or if there was a current ordinance that allowed off-site signs. City Attorney Hallman responded stating he would check the sign ordinance and respond back to Mrs. Willis. Council Member Ritter asked City Manager Harrell for a work session in October to discuss and review transportation projects set aside in the Transportation Lock Box. City Manager Harrell said he would provide a status of the projects with staff recommendations. Council Member Ritter requested that a discussion on the Southeastern Public Service Authority (SPSA) go on the October 13, 2009 City Council agenda. She noted that current negotiations were at a critical point as proposals under discussion were not beneficial to the City. Ms. Ritter stated that other localities were interested in meeting with Chesapeake about SPSA and emphasized the importance of protecting the interests of all members. - 10 -
City Manager Harrell said a work session would be a great opportunity to provide the information and have discussion on the SPSA issues. There was a lengthy discussion between Council Member Ritter, City Manager Harrell, and City Attorney Hallman regarding SPSA concerns. Mayor Krasnoff suggested that a work session may not provide enough time for a complete discussion and it may need to be an agenda item. Council Member Ritter recommended a one-topic special meeting on October 6, 2009. Vice Mayor de Triquet concurred with Council Member Ritter stating that staff should have adequate time to present the appropriate information and there should be enough time for Council to discuss the matter. Mayor Krasnoff suggested that members of the SPSA Board be invited to attend the discussion. Council Member Collins suggested that staff in the City Manager s and City Attorney s offices include the ReEnergy Proposal. Mayor Krasnoff spoke about House Bill -1872 which created a new SPSA Board of Directors and stated that the names of nominees for Chesapeake must be provided to the Governor s Office by November 1, 2009. Each SPSA member locality will appoint one (1) ex-officio member of City staff to the new Board. He urged interested candidates to call the City Clerk s Office to receive an application and advised the information would be posted on the City s website and on WCTV - Channel 48. The deadline for applying would be October 19, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. and City Council would vote on the nominees at the October 27, 2009 City Council meeting. REQUEST FOR CLOSED SESSION City Council recessed at 8:03 p.m. and reconvened the 4:00 p.m. Closed Session at 8:15 p.m. The City Council meeting reconvened at 8:29 p.m. Council Member Parker arrived at 8:25 p.m. CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Hallman 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 were discussed and only such public business matters as were identified in the motions convening the meeting were heard, discussed or considered by the City Council. Council Member de Triquet, on a motion seconded by Council Member Collins, moved approval of the Certification of the Closed Session discussions. On the motion for approval of the Certification of the Closed Session discussion, voting yes: Council Members Collins, de Triquet, Krasnoff, Hayes, Parker, Ritter, West and Willis. Voting no: None (Council Member Ward excused) - 11 -
BENEDICTION Mayor Krasnoff called on Council Member Parker to offer the benediction. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business for consideration, the meeting was adjourned at 8:33 p.m. /vfm Mayor Attest: City Clerk - 12 -