City Council Work Session August 9, 2016 A Regular Work Session of the Chesapeake City Council was held August 9, 2016 at 4:00 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 Mayor Alan P. Krasnoff Council Member S. Z. Debbie Ritter Council Member Richard Rick West Council Member Ella P. Ward None Present from Administration: City Manager James Baker, Deputy City Attorney Andrew Fox, Deputy City Manager Wanda Barnard-Bailey, Deputy City Manager Robert Geis, City Clerk Sandy Madison, Real Estate Assessor Greg Daniels, City Auditor Jay Poole, Budget Director Steven Jenkins, Economic Development Director Steven Wright, Finance Director Nancy Tracy, Parks, Recreation and Tourism Director Mike Barber, Planning Director Jaleh Shea, Public Utilities Director David Jurgens, Public Works Director Eric Martin, Chief Information Officer Peter Wallace, Police Chief Kelvin Wright, Fire Chief Ed Elliott, Assistant Planning Director Karen Shaffer, Assistant Public Works Director Earl Sorey, Acting Procurement Administrator Richard Hartwick, Assistant to the City Manager Anna D Antonio, Assistant to the City Manager Mary Ann Saunders and other staff members. Others Present: Strategies, Richmond, VA Jeff Fore, Hefty, Wiley and Gore and Ron Jordan, Advantus The following topics were discussed during the Work Session: 1. Ordinances 2. Legislative Wrap Up 3. Sun Energy Proposal 4. Schools/Cities Facilities Joint Use Agreement 5. Smart Scale Candidate Projects 6. Audit Reports The Work Session adjourned at 6:00 p.m. /sm
Regular City Council Meeting August 9, 2016 A Regular Meeting of the Chesapeake City Council was called to order by Mayor Alan P. Krasnoff on August 9, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Building, 306 Cedar Road. INVOCATION: Council Member Ella P. Ward PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: South Norfolk Neighborhood Watch members ROLL CALL BY CLERK OF COUNCIL: Present: Council Member Lonnie E. Craig Council Member Roland J. Davis, Jr. 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 West Absent: None Present from the Administration: City Manager James Baker, Deputy City Manager Wanda Barnard-Bailey, Deputy City Manager Robert Geis, Deputy City Attorney Andrew Fox, City Clerk Sandy Madison and other staff members. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mayor Krasnoff stated that the minutes for the Work Sessions and Regular Meetings of June 14, June 21, June 28; Reorganizational Meeting of June 29; and the Work Session and Regular Meeting of July 12, 2016, were presented for approval. Council Member Ward, on a motion seconded by Council Member Craig, moved approval of the minutes for the Work Sessions and Regular Meetings of June 14, June 21, June 28, Reorganizational Meeting of June 29, and the Work Session and Regular Meeting of July 12, 2016, as presented. On the motion to approve the minutes for the Work Sessions and Regular Meetings of June 14, June 21, June 28, Reorganizational Meeting of June 29, and the Work Session and Regular Meeting of July 12, 2016, as presented, voting yes: Council Members Craig, Davis, de Triquet, Ike, Krasnoff, Kelly, Ritter, Ward, and West. APPLICANTS, AGENTS, & CITIZENS COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEM City Clerk Madison stated there were no speakers prior to the presentation of the Public Hearing Item. COUNCIL S CONSIDERATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING ITEM A. PLN-USE-2016-016 Chesapeake Solar Farm APPLICANT: Chesapeake Solar LLC PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit for a 20 megawatt, ground-mounted solar farm. ZONE: A-1, Agricultural LOCATION: Southeastern corner of Rt. 17 and Ballahack Road TAX MAP SECTION/PARCEL: 1030000000780, 1030000000120, and a portion of 1030000000001 BOROUGH: Pleasant Grove (Continued from the July 19, 2016 City Council Meeting) 2
The Planning Commission recommended approval with the following stipulations: 1. The applicant/owner shall obtain a valid run-off control permit from the Department of Public Utilities prior to the approval of construction plans. 2. The applicant/owner shall submit a plan to construct a temporary construction entrance off of Rt. 17 to the Department of Development and Permits. Said plan shall be subject to the review and approval of the Director of Development and Permits or designee. The approved construction entrance shall be constructed prior to the initiation of land disturbance on the site. 3. The applicant/owner shall submit a Landscape Plan pursuant to Chesapeake Zoning Ordinance Section 19-600 et seq. prior to final construction plan approval. Said plan shall be subject to the review and approval of the City s Landscape Coordinator and shall require a Buffer Yard D with a six foot security fence on the property abutting Route 17 and shall also include a solid evergreen buffer to screen the adjacent residential properties. All plant materials shall be native to the Great Dismal Swamp and shall be installed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 4. The applicant/owner shall install and maintain a six foot security fence surrounding the limits of the proposed project site prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 5. The applicant/owner shall install the ABB Ultra-1500 1.56 MW solar power inverters tested by the U.S. Navy Fleet Surveillance Support Center. 6. The Conditional Use Permit is limited to the applicant only. City Clerk Madison presented the item and stated there were two speakers. Mayor Krasnoff recognized Council Member Davis. Council Member Davis advised he would be abstaining from participating in Public Hearing Item (A) to avoid any appearance of impropriety arising out of my ownership of stock in Dominion Power and its affiliate companies. Deputy City Attorney Fox has confirmed that my abstention is consistent with the objectives of the Virginia Conflict of Interests Act. Planning Director Shea presented the Planning staff recommendation. Deputy City Attorney Fox presented the revised stipulations: 1. The applicant/owner shall obtain a valid run-off control permit from the Department of Public Utilities prior to the approval of construction plans. 2. The applicant/owner agrees that the Ballahack Road entrance onto the subject property shall not be used for construction traffic. Instead, the applicant/owner shall submit a plan to construct a temporary construction entrance off of Rt. 17 to the Department of Development and Permits. Said plan shall be subject to the review and approval of the Director of Development and Permits or designee. Once The approved, the construction entrance shall be constructed prior to the initiation of land disturbance on the site. 3. The applicant/owner shall submit a Landscape Plan pursuant to Chesapeake Zoning Ordinance Section 19-600 et seq. prior to final construction plan approval. Said plan shall be subject to the review and approval of the City s Landscape Coordinator. and shall require Said plan shall consist of the following: 1) a Buffer Yard 3
D E along the entirety of with a six foot security fence on the property line abutting Route 17 including the preservation of the existing minimum 4 foot variable height berm and trees that are at least 6 feet at the time of planting and shrubs that are in a minimum industry standard 3 gallon container, and 2) the installation of a berm, at least 4 feet in height, and the installation of a Buffer Yard E consisting of and shall also include a solid evergreen buffer along the entirety of the property line to screen the adjacent to the residential properties to screen the use. The solid evergreen buffer shall include shrubs that are in a minimum industry standard 3 gallon container and trees that are at least 8 feet in height at time of planting. All The berm and plant materials shall be native to the Great Dismal Swamp and shall be installed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy and all plant materials shall be native to the Great Dismal Swamp. The applicant/owner shall also install a 6 foot security fence around the entire perimeter of the solar farm prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 4. The applicant/owner shall install and maintain a six foot security fence surrounding the limits of the proposed project site prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 5. The applicant/owner shall install the ABB Ultra-1500 1.56 MW solar power inverters tested by the U.S. Navy Fleet Surveillance Support Center. 6. The Conditional Use Permit is limited to the applicant only. 7. The applicant/owner shall provide written notice to the Director of Development and Permits or designee at least 30 days in advance of the cessation or abandonment of this use. Within 180 days of the cessation or abandonment of this use, the applicant/owner shall remove all photovoltaic systems (including but not limited to inverters, modules/solar panels, solar trackers) and all other structural elements related to the photovoltaic system use. Mayor Krasnoff called on City Clerk Madison to read into the record a letter submitted from the applicant requesting a continuance to the September 13, 2016 City Council meeting. City Clerk Madison identified the following speakers in support of Public Hearing Item (A): Stephen LaFleur, 335 Crafton Street, Winston-Salem, NC, representing Chesapeake Solar, LLC. Linda Nwadike, 1937 Kings Parade Blvd, Charlotte, NC, representing SunEnergy1. Vice Mayor West, on a motion seconded by Council Member Craig, moved to continue PLN-USE-2016-016, Chesapeake Solar Farm, to the September 13, 2016 City Council meeting. On the motion to continue the PLN-USE-2016-016 Chesapeake Solar Farm, to the September 13, 2016 City Council meeting, voting yes: Council Members Craig, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Ritter, Ward and West. (Council Member Davis abstained) CITIZENS COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY City Clerk Madison stated that there were no speakers. 4
CONSENT AGENDA City Clerk Madison 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 Craig, 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. Adam Barger South Norfolk Revitalization Commission B. Doug Bruno Natural Event Mitigation Advisory Committee C. Michael Williams Fine Arts Commission D. Kevin Kaul Chesapeake Commission on Health and Well Being E. Kenneth Deans Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (2) REFUND A. Michael and Ingrid Turner - $2,824.11 City Manager Item (1) REQUEST FOR AUTHORITY TO SUBMIT A 2016 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE POLICE DEPARTMENT REGULAR AGENDA There were no Regular Agenda items. CITIZENS COMMENTS ON THE SERVICES, POLICIES, AND AFFAIRS OF THE CITY (NON AGENDA SPEAKERS) City Clerk Madison identified the following speakers: Vicki Josue, 1310 Deana Street, representing the South Norfolk Neighborhood Watch, spoke on the relocation of the South Norfolk Second Police Precinct. Mark Reeves, 1330 Hull Street, representing the South Norfolk Civic League, spoke on the relocation of the South Norfolk Second Police Precinct. Lori Hurd, 1117 Haverhill Court, representing self, spoke on the JustServe organization. Mayor Krasnoff relinquished the gavel to Vice Mayor West. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS A. Economic Development Authority 2 vacancies Council Member Kelly nominated Vonda W. Chappell and Teresa C. Peters for reappointment. Council Member Ritter, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, moved to close the nominations and reappoint the nominees. 5
On the motion to close the nominations and reappoint the nominees, voting yes: Vonda W. Chappell and Teresa C. Peters were reappointed to the Economic Development Authority. B. Chesapeake50, Inc. Board of Directors 1 vacancy Council Member Davis nominated Earl Sorey for reappointment. Council Member Davis, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, moved to close the nominations and reappoint the nominee. On the motion to close the nominations and reappoint the nominee, voting yes: Earl Sorey was reappointed to the Chesapeake50, Inc. Board of Directors. C. Chesapeake Historic Preservation Commission 1 vacancy Council Member Ritter nominated Clarence Edward Conner for appointment. Council Member Ward, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ritter, moved to close the nominations and appoint the nominee. Clarence Edward Conner was appointed to the Chesapeake Historic Preservation Commission. D. Chesapeake Tourism Advisory Board 1 vacancy Council Member Davis nominated Aaron Childers for appointment. Council Member Craig, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, moved to close the nominations and appoint the nominee. Aaron Childers (Restaurant Industry) was appointed to the Chesapeake Tourism Advisory Board. E. Chesapeake Youth Committee 2 vacancies Council Member Ritter nominated Carley M. Hill for reappointment and Ebony Price 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: 6
Carley M. Hill (Student) was reappointed and Ebony Price (Student) was appointed to the Chesapeake Youth Committee. F. Groundwater Committee 1 vacancy Council Member Craig nominated Michael H. Poyner for appointment. Council Member Ward, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ritter, moved to close the nominations and appoint the nominee. Michael H. Poyner was appointed to the Groundwater Committee. G. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee 1 vacancy Council Member Davis nominated Damien G. Reyesvalles for appointment. Council Member Ike, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ritter, moved to close the nominations and appoint the nominee. Damien G. Reyesvalles (Student) was appointed to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. H. Transportation Safety Commission 1 vacancy Council Member Ritter nominated Kymberly R. Hall for appointment. Council Member Ike, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, moved to close the nominations and appoint the nominee. Kymberly R. Hall (Student) was appointed to the Transportation Safety 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. NEW BUSINESS Council Member Davis requested City Manager Baker review the South Norfolk Civic League s petition request and report back to City Council. Mayor Krasnoff announced that a vigil, organized by local band parents, would be held August 9, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. at Centerville Baptist Church to honor Master Police Officer Mike Toothman and his family. 7
Council Member Kelly also advised that St. Stephen Martyr Roman Catholic Church would hold a mass August 11, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. to honor the Toothman Family. Vice Mayor West requested a Work Session be held concerning the South Norfolk Revitalization Plan. BENEDICTION Council Member Kelly offered the evening s benediction. ADJOURNMENT With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Krasnoff adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m. /cs ATTEST: City Clerk Mayor 8