City Council Work Session May 28, 2013 A Regular Work Session of the Chesapeake City Council was held May 28, 2013 at 5:00 p.m., in the City Hall Building, 306 Cedar Road. Present: Council Member Lonnie E. Craig 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: Council Member Scott W. Matheson (excused) Present from Administration: City Manager James Baker, City Attorney Ronald Hallman, Deputy City Manager Amar Dwarkanath, Deputy City Manager Wanda Barnard-Bailey, Deputy City Attorney Jan Proctor, City Clerk Dolores Moore, Budget Director Steven Jenkins, Director of Public Works Eric Martin, Assistant to the City Manager Mary Ann Saunders, Assistant to the City Manager Anna D Antonio, and other staff members. Also Present: Marley Woodall, Jr., City of Chesapeake SPSA Representative The following topics were discussed during the Work Session: (1) Position Management/Budget Transfers (2) SPSA Memorandum of Agreement The Work Session adjourned at 6:01 p.m. /mbw - 1 -
Regular City Council Meeting May 28, 2013 A Regular Meeting of the Chesapeake City Council was called to order by Mayor Alan P. Krasnoff on May 28, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Building, 306 Cedar Road. INVOCATION: Council Member S.Z. Debbie Ritter. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Miss Alexis Sternes, an 8 th grade student from Great Bridge Middle School. ROLL CALL BY CLERK OF COUNCIL: Present: Council Member Lonnie E. Craig Vice Mayor John de Triquet Council Member Robert C. Ike, Jr. Council Member Suzy H. Kelly Mayor Alan P. Krasnoff Council Member Scott W. Matheson 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 Ronald Hallman, Deputy City Manager Amar Dwarkanath, Deputy City Manager Wanda Barnard-Bailey, City Clerk Dolores Moore, and other staff members. APPROVAL OF MINUTES There were no minutes submitted for approval. Mayor Krasnoff relinquished the gavel to Vice Mayor de Triquet. CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION 50th Anniversary Celebration Events - June 2013 Mayor Krasnoff called 50 th Anniversary Executive Committee Member Robert Buddy Bagley, Parks and Recreation Director Michael Barber, Phelps Brothers Band Founders Ed and Bobbi Beard, and Tidewater Community College Arts Coordinator Ed Jacob forward to accept the certificates. Mr. Bagley highlighted the official 50 th Anniversary Events for June 2013 and presented the Certificates of Recognition for the Chesapeake Indian Festival, the Phelps Brothers Music Festival, and Shakespeare in the Grove. Mr. Bagley thanked City Council Members for supporting Chesapeake s 50 th Anniversary Celebration. Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the American Public Works Association Awards Mayor Krasnoff called Public Works Director Eric Martin, City Engineer Earl Sorey, and Project Manager Kevin Lundgren forward to accept the certificates. Mayor Krasnoff read the Certificates of Recognition. Mr. Martin offered comments and presented the certificates to Mr. Sorey for being selected as the - 2 -
2013 Professional Manager of the Year and to Mr. Lundgren for receiving an Honorable Mention for the 2013 Robert S. Hopson Leadership Service Award. Miss Virginia Outstanding Teen 2012 Mayor Krasnoff called Virginia State Senator Kenneth Alexander, Miss Virginia Outstanding Teen 2012 Andolyn Medina, and Hickory High School Principal Alfredia Turner to the podium. Mayor Krasnoff also invited Miss Medina s mother, Carolyn Medina, to the podium. Senator Alexander read and presented Virginia Senate Joint Resolution 5002 to Miss Medina for her accomplishments as Miss Virginia Outstanding Teen 2012. Miss Medina offered comments and thanked Senator Alexander and City Council Members for the recognition. Carolyn Medina expressed appreciation to Senator Alexander and City Council for supporting her daughter. Indian River Ruritan Club 2013 Mother of the Year Mayor Krasnoff invited 2013 Mother of the Year Linda Brinkley, along with her children, grandchildren and husband, Alton Brinkley, Chesapeake Ruritan Members Earl Baker and Gary Telecsan, 2012 Mother of the Year Donna Silberholz, along with her husband, Mike Silberholz, and mother-in-law to the podium. Mayor Krasnoff read the Certificate of Recognition. Gary Telecsan offered congratulatory comments to Ms. Brinkley and presented her with a commemorative plaque. Ms. Brinkley offered comments and extended her thanks and appreciation for the recognition. On behalf of the Indian River Ruritan Club, Earl Baker thanked City Council for annually recognizing the Mother of the Year. PROCLAMATION Emergency Medical Services Week Mayor Krasnoff called Fire Chief Edmund Elliott, Division Chief of Medical Operations Thom Schwalenberg, Operational Medical Director Dr. Lewis Siegel, and other staff members to the podium to accept the Proclamation recognizing the efforts of all first responders. Chief Elliott offered comments and introduced representatives of the City s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Team who were present: 911 Senior Dispatcher Gretchen Heins, Police Officer Nathaniel Lake and his wife, Laura, Police Sergeant Aaron Creeley, Firefighter/EMT Jason Loritts, Firefighter/EMT Connie Cyphers, Chief Medical Officer Thom Schwalenberg and Operational Medical Director Dr. Lewis Siegel. Chief Elliott recognized EMS patient Steve Pearson who was present as the EMS Team s guest of honor. Chief Elliott thanked City Council Members for their continued support. SPECIAL PRESENTATION Chesapeake Friends of the Arts Arts Alive! Mayor Krasnoff called Chesapeake Friends of the Arts President Anne Odell, Chesapeake Friends of the Arts Committee Members Carol Abramson, Ann Armistead, Karen Creef, Cyndy Perkins, and the winners of the 2013 Arts Alive! competition to the podium. Anne Odell offered comments on the second annual Arts Alive! competition and thanked City Council for the opportunity to recognize the 2013 Arts Alive! participants and winners of the competition. - 3 -
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council Poster Contest Mayor Krasnoff called Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council Chairperson Bobby Glenn, Clean and Green Poster Contest Committee Chairperson Roger Fuller, and the 2013 Clean and Green Contest student winners to the podium. Mr. Glenn offered comments and thanked City Council for the opportunity to recognize the 2013 Clean and Green Poster Contest winners; he noted the posters were on display in the City Hall lobby. CITIZENS COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY City Clerk Moore stated that there were no speakers on agenda items. 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. Council Member Kelly, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, moved that City Manager Item 2(H) be removed for consideration under the Regular Agenda portion of the Docket. On the motion to remove City Manager Item 2(H) from the Consent Agent for consideration under the Regular Agenda portion of the Docket, voting yes: Council Members Craig, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter, Ward and West. Council Member Ward, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ritter, moved approval of the Consent Agenda, with the exception of City Manager Item 2(H), as presented. On the motion to approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of City Manager Item 2(H), as presented, voting yes: Council Members Craig, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter, Ward and West. City Clerk Items (1) REFUNDS A. Belton J. and Florence V. Wright - $2,705.84 B. Jason V. and Tamsyne Varley - $2,542.04 C. Paul J. and Mary Okeefe - $3,471.32 (2) RESIGNATIONS A. Sam Leary Chesapeake Board of Historic and Architectural Review B. Mark Shea Chesapeake Bicycle/Trails Advisory Committee C. Mark Shea Chesapeake Historic Preservation Commission D. Mark Shea Chesapeake Board of Historic & Architectural Review - 4 -
Position Management City Manager Items (1) A. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST THAT CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A REQUEST FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO RECLASSIFY ONE VACANT SENIOR FIREFIGHTER POSITION TO A FIRE BATTALION CHIEF POSITION FIRE DEPARTMENT B. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST THAT CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A REQUEST FROM THE COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD TO REALLOCATE TWO VACANT PART-TIME PREVENTION SPECIALIST POSITIONS TO ONE FULL-TIME CLINICIAN III POSITION COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD C. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST THAT CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A REQUEST FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO RECLASSIFY ONE VACANT ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II POSITION TO AN ENGINEER I POSITION DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS D. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST THAT CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE REQUESTS, IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT THE ELECTRONIC DEVELOPMENT PERMITTING SOFTWARE SYSTEM, TO: CREATE TWO NEW POSITIONS BUSINESS APPLICATIONS SPECIALIST II AND BUSINESS APPLICATIONS SPECIALIST I; ADD ONE FULL- TIME BUSINESS APPLICATIONS SPECIALIST II TO THE COMPLEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT AND PERMITS; ADD A SYSTEMS ANALYST I POSITION TO THE COMPLEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY; AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE TEMPORARY STAFFING SOLUTIONS AS NEEDED DURING THE DURATION OF THE PROJECT DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT AND PERMITS/DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY E. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST THAT CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A REQUEST FROM THE CHESAPEAKE CIRCUIT COURT TO REALLOCATE ONE FULL-TIME STAFF ATTORNEY POSITION TO ONE FULL-TIME CHIEF STAFF ATTORNEY POSITION, AND REALLOCATE TWO FULL-TIME LAW CLERKS TO TWO FULL- TIME STAFF ATTORNEYS CHESAPEAKE CIRCUIT COURT Budget Transfers (2) A. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST THAT CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A REQUEST FOR THE TRANSFER OF $5,000 BETWEEN TWO PROGRAMS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY B. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST THAT CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A REQUEST FOR THE TRANSFER OF $10,000 FROM CITY HEALTH INSURANCE CONTINGENCY TO CITY COUNCIL - 5 -
AND HEALTH DEPARTMENT BENEFITS - INSURANCE LINE ITEMS BUDGET OFFICE C. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST THAT CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A REQUEST FOR THE TRANSFER OF $17,048.56 IN CAPITAL OUTLAY FOR PUBLIC SAFETY RADIOS TO GENERAL EXPENSES AS A RESULT OF THE INDIVIDUAL RADIOS COSTING LESS THAN $5,000 DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY D. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST THAT CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A REQUEST FOR THE TRANSFER OF $62,500 FROM CAPITAL EXPENSES TO OTHER PROGRAM EXPENDITURES IN THE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION CENTER AND TRANSFER OF $45,000 FROM VACANCY SAVINGS TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING ACADEMY AND FOR ADDITIONAL ELECTRICITY EXPENSES POLICE DEPARTMENT E. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST THAT CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A REQUEST FOR THE TRANSFER OF $69,827 AND $43,520 FROM THE CITY S HEALTH INSURANCE CONTINGENCY TO THE GENERAL REGISTRAR S OPERATING BUDGET AND ELECTION WORKERS BUDGET RESPECTIVELY OFFICE OF THE GENERAL REGISTRAR F. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST THAT CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A REQUEST TO TRANSFER $155,000 FROM THE OPERATING BUDGET NON-DEPARTMENTAL TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT G. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST THAT CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A REQUEST FOR THE TRANSFER OF $241,850 IN ESTIMATED REVENUE FROM RENT COMMUNITY CENTERS, ID CARDS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION SPECIAL REVENUE FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND AND THEN INCREASE THE GENERAL FUND TRANSFER TO PARKS AND RECREATION FUND BY A LIKE AMOUNT BUDGET OFFICE H. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST THAT CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A REQUEST FOR THE TRANSFER OF $2,500,000 IN VACANCY SAVINGS TO THE SELF INSURANCE FUND FINANCE DEPARTMENT Removed from the Consent Agenda and considered under the Regular Agenda. (3) #13-O-061 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO DE-APPROPRIATE AND RE-DIRECT $30,000 FOR THE FREEDOM TO SOAR SCULPTURE PROJECT TO THE GENERAL FUND OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK - 6 -
City Attorney Items (1) #13-O-062 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CHESAPEAKE CITY CODE, ENTITLED FINANCE AND TAXATION, ARTICLE I, ENTITLED IN GENERAL, SECTION 30-16 THEREOF, CONSISTENT WITH VIRGINIA CODE SECTION 58.1-3958, TO PERMIT THE TREASURER TO COLLECT A FEE TO COVER THE ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS AND REASONABLE ATTORNEY S OR COLLECTION AGENCY S FEES ON COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT TAXES, OTHER DELINQUENT CHARGES, AND NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIENS. (2) #13-R-033 RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO CONSIDER AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CHESAPEAKE ZONING ORDINANCE TO INCORPORATE STATE LAW CHANGES ENACTED BY THE 2013 SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. Vice Mayor de Triquet relinquished the gavel to Mayor Krasnoff. REGULAR AGENDA City Manager Items (2) H. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST THAT CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A REQUEST FOR THE TRANSFER OF $2,500,000 IN VACANCY SAVINGS TO THE SELF INSURANCE FUND FINANCE DEPARTMENT City Clerk Moore read City Manager Item (2)H into the record. Council Member West, on a motion seconded by Vice Mayor de Triquet, moved to continue the Transfer Request to the June 11, 2013 City Council Meeting. On the motion to continue the Transfer Request to the June 11, 2013 City Council Meeting, voting yes: Council Members Craig, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter, Ward and West. (4) CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST THAT CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A REQUEST FOR THE TRANSFER OF $27,721.34 FROM GENERAL EXPENSES TO CAPITAL OUTLAY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD FOR UPGRADE OF SECURITY SYSTEM COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD (Continued from the May 14, 2013 City Council Meeting) At the request of City Manager Baker, and without objection by Council Members, this item was withdrawn from consideration. (5) #13-O-063 REQUEST FOR EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION OF $12,737 IN DONATED REVENUE TO THE CHESAPEAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARIES AND RESEARCH SERVICES City Manager Baker presented the item and requested approval as an emergency action. - 7 -
Council Member Ward, on a motion seconded by Council Member Matheson, moved approval of the Appropriation, as presented, and as an emergency action. On the motion to approve the request, as presented, and as an emergency action, voting yes: Council Members Craig, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter, Ward and West. (6) #13-R-34 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEM MEMBER CONTRIBUTION RATES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013, FOR EMPLOYEES IN SERVICE ON JUNE 30, 2012, AND FOR THOSE HIRED ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 2012 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES City Manager Baker presented the item and requested approval. Vice Mayor de Triquet, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, moved approval of the Resolution, as presented. On the motion to approve the Resolution, as presented, voting yes: Council Members Craig, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter, Ward and West. (7) #13-R-035 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT RENEWING THE HAMPTON ROADS REGIONAL STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR PURPOSES OF IMPLEMENTING REGIONAL GOALS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF STORMWATER QUANTITY AND QUALITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS City Manager Baker presented the item and requested approval. Council Member Ritter, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, moved approval of the Resolution, as presented. On the motion to approve the Resolution, as presented, voting yes: Council Members Craig, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter, Ward and West. (8) CITY MANAGER UPDATES There were no City Manager updates. City Attorney Item (3) #13-R-036 RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO CONSIDER AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE 2026 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO MODIFY THE PROFFER POLICY TO INCORPORATE CHANGES TO STATE LAW ENACTED BY THE 2013 SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. City Attorney Hallman presented the item and requested approval. - 8 -
Council Member West, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, moved approval of the Resolution, as presented. On the motion to approve the Resolution, as presented, voting yes: Council Members Craig, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter, Ward and West. CITIZENS COMMENTS ON THE SERVICES, POLICIES, AND AFFAIRS OF THE CITY (NON AGENDA SPEAKERS) City Clerk Moore identified the following speakers: Lacy Kuller, P.O. Box 15061, representing Chesapeake Humane Society, requested concurrent advertisement for R(C)-13-07, Chesapeake Humane Society. Mikeisha Davis, 850 Crawford Parkway, Portsmouth, representing Miss Virginia Black International, was not present when called to the podium. Deborah Tharrington, 1832 Elbow Road, representing Kids Heart Preschool, requested concurrent advertisement for UP-13-06, Kids Heart Preschool. Council Member West, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, moved approval of concurrent advertisement for R(C)-13-07, Chesapeake Humane Society. On the motion to approve concurrent advertisement for R(C)-13-07, Chesapeake Humane Society, voting yes: Council Members Craig, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter, Ward and West. Council Member Ike, on a motion seconded by Council Member Matheson, moved approval of concurrent advertisement for UP-13-06, Kids Heart Preschool. On the motion to approve concurrent advertisement for UP-13-06, Kids Heart Preschool, voting yes: Council Members Craig, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter, Ward and West. Mayor Krasnoff relinquished the gavel to Vice Mayor de Triquet. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS A. Planning Commission 1 vacancy Appointment was made at the May 14, 2013 City Council meeting. B. Animal Services Advisory Board 3 vacancies Council Member Ike nominated Council Member S. Z. Debbie Ritter for reappointment; and Council Member Ritter nominated Chad Majette for appointment and requested continuance of the remaining vacancy. - 9 -
Council Member Ward, on a motion seconded by Council Member Kelly, moved to close the nominations, appoint the nominees, and continue the remaining vacancy. On the motion to close the nominations, appoint the nominees, and continue the remaining vacancy, voting yes: Council Members Craig, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter, Ward and West. Council Member S.Z. Debbie Ritter was reappointed and Chad Majette (Animal Services Employee) was appointed to the Animal Services Advisory Board. C. Chesapeake Youth Committee 2 vacancies Council Member Ike nominated Nicolas Bertini and Marit Haugen for appointment. Council Member Matheson, on a motion seconded by Council Member West, 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, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter, Ward and West. Nicolas Bertini (Student) and Marit Haugen (Student) were appointed to the Chesapeake Youth Committee. D. Community Services Board 1 vacancy Council Member Craig nominated Mark Barth 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, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter, Ward and West. Mark Barth was appointed to the Community Services Board. E. Hampton Roads Planning District Commission 2 vacancies Council Member Matheson nominated Council Member Ella Ward and Deputy City Manager Amar Dwarkanath for reappointment. Council Member West, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ike, 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, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter, Ward and West. - 10 -
Council Member Ella Ward and Deputy City Manager Amar Dwarkanath were reappointed to the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission. F. Natural Event Mitigation Advisory Committee 2 vacancies Council Member Ritter nominated George Yacus and Stephen Webb for appointment. Council Member Ike, 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, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter, Ward and West. George Yacus and Stephen Webb were appointed to the Natural Event Mitigation Advisory Committee. G. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 1 vacancy Council Member Ike nominated Michael Blakely for appointment. Council Member Matheson, on a motion seconded by Council Member West, 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, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter, Ward and West. Michael Blakely (student) was appointed to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. H. Transportation Safety Commission 1 vacancy Council Member Ike nominated Amy McMillen for appointment. Council Member Ward, on a motion seconded by Council Member Matheson, 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, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter, Ward and West. Amy McMillen (student) was appointed to the Transportation Safety Commission. Vice Mayor de Triquet relinquished the gavel to Mayor Krasnoff. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mayor Krasnoff asked City Council Members for any Unfinished Business items; there was none. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Krasnoff asked City Council Members for any New Business items. - 11 -
Council Member Ritter requested that City Manager Baker provide an impact report on the 2% offsetting salary adjustment for the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Plan 1 employees effective July 1, 2013, and the 1.6% general wage increase effective January 1, 2014. Mr. Baker noted the 2% VRS offset was required due to the implementation of mandatory employee contributions to the VRS. Mayor Krasnoff called on City Council Members to offer retirement wishes to City Attorney Hallman, who would retire on May 31, 2013. Mr. Hallman offered comments and thanked City Council for their support over the years. Mayor Krasnoff asked City Council Members for any additional New Business items; there was none. BENEDICTION City Attorney Hallman offered the evening s benediction. ADOURNMENT With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Krasnoff adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m. /mbw Mayor Attest: City Clerk - 12 -