Also Present: Sean Ekert, BB & T Financial and Larry Zoeller, Vice Chair, Transportation Toll Facility Advisory Committee

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1 City Council Work Session November 15, 2011 A Regular Work Session of the Chesapeake City Council was held November 15, 2011 at 4:00 p.m., in the City Hall Building, 306 Cedar Road. Present: Mayor Alan P. Krasnoff Council Member Lonnie E. Craig Vice Mayor John de Triquet Council Member C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. Council Member Suzy H. Kelly 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 Administration: City Manager William 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, Public Works Director Eric Martin, Fire Chief Edmund Elliott, Director of Economic Development Steven Wright, Director of Parks and Recreation Michael Kalvort, Director of Finance Nancy Tracy, Assistant City Attorney Catherine Lindley, City Engineer Earl Sorey, Facilities Contruction Manager Wilbur Hogge,, Deputy Fire Marshall Don Fowler, Assistant to the City Manager Mary Ann Saunders, Assistant to the City Manager Anna D Antonio and other staff members. Also Present: Sean Ekert, BB & T Financial and Larry Zoeller, Vice Chair, Transportation Toll Facility Advisory Committee The following topics were discussed during the Work Session: 1.) City Manager Updates 2.) Chesapeake Expressway Update 3.) Proposed Local Amendments to 2009 Statewide Fire Prevention Code The Work Session adjourned at 5:47 p.m. /blp - 1 -

2 Regular Meeting of City Council November 15, 2011 A Regular Meeting of the Chesapeake City Council was called to order by Mayor Alan P. Krasnoff on November 15, 2011 at 6:30 p.m., in the City Hall Building, 306 Cedar Road. INVOCATION: Dr. Carlton C. McCloud, Calvary Revival Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Girl Scout Troop 479 Girl Scout Council Colonial Coast; Cub Scout Pack 57, Great Bridge Presbyterian Church; Eric Carmel, Troop 6, Great Bridge Baptist Church; and Megan Welch and Emily Winder. ROLL CALL BY CLERK OF COUNCIL: Present: Council Member Lonnie E. Craig Vice Mayor John M. de Triquet Council Member C. E. Cliff Hayes, 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 Administration: City Manager William 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, Planning Director Brent Nielson, and other staff members. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mayor Krasnoff advised that the minutes for the Strategic Planning Meeting of March 1, Closed Session, Work Session and Regular Meeting of March 8 and the Work Sessions and Regular Meetings of March 15 and March 22, Special Meeting of April 6, Work Session and Regular meetings of April 12, April 19 and April 26, 2011, were presented for approval. Vice Mayor de Triquet, on a motion seconded by Council Member Craig, moved approval of the minutes, as presented. On the motion for approval of the minutes, as presented, voting yes: Council Members Craig, de Triquet, Hayes, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter, Ward and West. Voting no: None Mayor Krasnoff relinquished the gavel to Vice Mayor de Triquet

3 PROCLAMATION NATIONAL GIS DAY IN THE CITY OF CHESAPEAKE - NOVEMBER 16, 2011 Mayor Krasnoff called Chief Information Officer Peter Wallace to the podium to accept the Proclamation proclaiming November 16, 2011 as National GIS Day in the City of Chesapeake. Mr. Wallace introduced Senior Analyst Ivan Brown who made brief comments to Council Members and announced that Chesapeake had received the Digital Cities Survey Award for a City with a population of 125, ,099 and ranked Chesapeake as 7 th in the nation for digital friendliness. Mr. Wallace thanked City Council for the recognition and continued support. PRESENTATION CHESAPEAKE ROTARY CLUB WINE FESTIVAL PROCEEDS Mayor Krasnoff called Rotary Club Members Lonnie Craig, Suzy Kelly, Debbie Ritter, and Ella Ward, to join him at the podium for the presentation. He then called President SuAnne Bryant, President Elect/Festival Chairman Roland Davis, and Festival Chairman Scott Danner, of the Chesapeake Rotary, to the podium to make a presentation of funds raised by the Chesapeake Rotary Club s second annual Wine Fest held October 29, 2011 at Chesapeake City Park. Chesapeake Care Free Clinic President Phil Johnson accepted a $50,000 check prior to thanking the Rotary Club for the generous donation. Chesapeake Boys and Girls Clubs Vice-Chairman William E. Ward accepted a $50,000 check noting the many children and programs that the donation would benefit. Ms. Bryant advised that an additional $75,000 would be distributed to various area charities in the near future. Also present - Senator Harry Blevins, Chesapeake Free Clinic Founder Dr. Juan Montero, Executive Director Cathy Revell, Chesapeake Boys and Girls Clubs Director of Operations Keavy Dixson, Unit Director at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School Diana Abraham, Rotary Members Brent Nielson, Mark Barth, Tom Daner, Chip Chappell and Barry Mathias. Vice Mayor de Triquet relinquished the gavel back to Mayor Krasnoff. APPLICANTS, AGENTS, AND CITIZENS COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS City Clerk Moore stated there were no speakers prior to the presentation of the public hearing items. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS A. R(C) Davis Property APPLICANT: Landventures, LLC AGENCY: Shepelle Watkins-White Consulting & Law, PLLC PROPOSAL: A conditional zoning reclassification of acres from R-15(a)(s), Residential District to R-10, Residential District to allow the construction of 36 single family attached dwelling units. PROPOSED COMP LAND USE / DENSITY: Low Density Residential EXISTING COMP LAND USE / DENSITY: Low Density Residential LOCATION: 1341 Butts Station Road TAX MAP SECTION/PARCEL: BOROUGH: Washington (Continued from the September 20, 2011 City Council meeting) The Planning Commission recommends approval with the following proffers: - 3 -

4 1. The owner/applicant agrees that the character of duplex units to be constructed on the subject property shall, from the front elevation, be constructed to appear as a single-family home with the following attributes: a. Front elevations shall consist of a minimum of two building materials, such as synthetic cedar shakes, vinyl with a minimum thickness of 0.44, fiber cement siding, EIFS (exterior insulation and finish system), stone or brick or such similar materials as determined by the Director of Planning or designee. b. Architectural grade shingles shall be used on building roofs. 2. The owner/applicant agrees that no single model using the same front elevation should be built on the first two lots on either side of any building and it will offer a minimum of three elevations to buyers that are substantially similar, as determined by the Director of Planning or designee, to the rendering dated July 20, Such elevations shall be approved by the Director of Planning, or designee, prior to issuance the first building permit. 3. The owner/applicant agrees to design and construct the development s entrance as a collector street (60 right-of-way) from Butts Station Road to the west property line to serve adjacent underdeveloped property. The entrance and connection to the adjoining property will be constructed with the first phase of development. 4. No more than 18 buildings, for a total of 36 residential units, will be constructed on the property. 5. The owner/applicant agrees that it shall dedicate, to the City of Chesapeake as right-of- way, one-half of the necessary land for the ultimate widening of Butts Station Road to a four-lane roadway 120 in width. The dedication shall be made at the time of final site plan approval for the proposed development. 6. The owner/applicant agrees to make a cash contribution to the City of Chesapeake for capital improvements to public libraries, including but not limited to, land acquisition, design, construction, expansion, renovation and repair of buildings and facilities and acquisition of capital assets necessary to the operation of public libraries. The amount of voluntary cash contribution shall be $ per residential unit. The owner/applicant agrees to make the proffered cash contribution on a unit by unit basis as certificates of occupancy are issued. 7. The owner/applicant agrees to make a cash contribution to the City of Chesapeake for capital improvements to public emergency service facilities, including but not limited to, land acquisition, design, construction, expansion, renovation and repair of buildings and appurtenances and acquisition of capital assets necessary to the provision of emergency fire and medical services to the citizens of Chesapeake. The amount of voluntary cash contribution shall be $ per residential unit. The owner/applicant agrees to make the proffered cash contribution on a unit by unit basis at the time that any certificate of occupancy is issued. 8. The owner/applicant agrees to make a cash contribution to the City of Chesapeake for capital improvements to public works within the Greenbrier Planning - 4 -

5 District for public roads, including but not limited to, land acquisition, design, construction, expansion, renovation. The amount of the voluntary cash contribution shall be $ per residential unit. The owner/applicant agrees to make the proffered cash contribution on a lot by lot basis prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 9. The owner/applicant agrees to make a cash contribution to the City of Chesapeake for capital improvements to impacted schools, including but not limited to, land acquisition, design, construction, expansion, renovation and repair of buildings and related facilities. The amount of voluntary cash contribution shall be $1, per residential unit. The owner/applicant acknowledges and agrees that the cash contribution may be deposited into the City of Chesapeake s lock box, also known as the General Fund Reserve for School Capital Construction Costs and shall be subject to City Council approval prior to appropriation. In the event the cash proffer is not expended for land acquisition or capital improvements within time constraints imposed by state law, the owner/applicant agrees that the cash proffer may be used for capital improvement projects for major repair, maintenance and renovation of public schools in the same school planning area as the rezoned property. The owner/applicant agrees to make the proffered cash contribution on a unit by unit basis at the time that any certificate of occupancy is issued. 10. The applicant/owner shall ensure that full written disclosure of the proximity of the Elbow Road Farm (Thrasher) Landfill, located north of this subdivision, is included in the i) notes on all recorded subdivision plats, ii) all initial contracts for purchase of lots by first occupants, and iii) all deeds of conveyance and homeowner association documents. The language of the disclosure shall include the length of time the landfill is permitted to operate, any restrictions regarding its operation and the possibility of noise, dust and odors emanating from the landfill operations. City Clerk Moore presented the item and stated that the applicant had submitted a letter requesting continuance of the item to the December 20, 2011 City Council meeting and was available for questions. Vice Mayor de Triquet, on a motion seconded by Council Member Hayes, moved to continue R(C) to the December 20, 2011 City Council meeting. On the motion to continue R(C) to the December 20, 2011 City Council meeting, voting yes: Council Members Craig, de Triquet, Hayes, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter, Ward and West. Voting no: None - 5 -

6 B. R(C)-09-03(Rev 8/11) Brightleaf Meadows Expansion APPLICANT: Brightleaf Meadows LLC PROPOSAL: A conditional zoning reclassification of approximately acres from R-15, Single Family Residential District, to R-MF-1, Residential Multifamily District, to construct 3 additional residential condominium units in the Brightleaf Meadows neighborhood. PROPOSED COMP LAND USE / DENSITY: Medium Density Residential EXISTING COMP LAND USE / DENSITY: Business/commercial LOCATION: 1213 Kempsville Road TAX MAP SECTION/PARCEL: BOROUGH: Washington The Planning Commission recommends approval with the following proffers: 1. The applicant/owner agrees that the subject property described above (hereinafter, the Property ) shall be developed substantially as shown on the Expansion Area Conceptual Site Plan Brightleaf Meadows Condominiums dated August 15, 2011, (hereinafter, the Concept Plan), prepared by Kotarides Developers. No more than three residential dwelling units shall be constructed on the Property. Residential units shall only be single-family detached condominiums. 2. The applicant/owner agrees that stormwater shall be treated on-site by means of the stormwater management facility approved for construction with the primary site and shown on the Concept Plan. 3. The applicant/owner agrees to plant an enhanced buffer yard C between the Property s southern property line and the Commons II Subdivision. An enhanced buffer yard C includes 30 percent more plantings and evergreen plant material to reach 20 feet in height as approved by the Director of Development and Permits or designee. 4. The applicant/owner agrees that the Property will be developed as a single-family detached condominium development. The Property will be made part of the Brightleaf Meadows home owner s association and agrees that the Property will be added to the appropriate condominium documents required of that development, including by-laws, articles of incorporation, covenants and/or deed restrictions, if applicable, which shall be recorded to govern the maintenance and operation of the homeowner's association. The foregoing condominium documents shall also include the establishment of an architectural review board to promulgate architectural standards for review of exterior modifications and maintenance. The owner/applicant further agrees that the development will be set up and professionally managed by a property management company. 5. The applicant/owner agrees that the residential units shall be constructed to avoid look down situations from 2nd story windows into the commons II subdivision. For those 2nd story windows facing Commons II, opaque windows and semi-opaque windows shall be used. Transom windows that are not opaque or semiopaque may be utilized, on the 2nd floor provided that the bottom of the window sill is no closer to the finished floor than 5'6 as approved by the Planning Director or designee. In addition, 2nd floor balconies shall be prohibited on all homes to be constructed within the Property

7 6. The owner/applicant agrees that the proposed dwellings shall be constructed substantially in accordance with the elevations approved by the City Planning Staff in their letter dated February 4, The applicant/owner agrees that the residential buildings shall conform to the following: a. All front elevations shall be landscaped with the same quality and quantity of landscaping material as determined by the Director of Development and Permits or designee. Foundation plantings to include shrubs shall be planted along the length of the front façade. b. All home foundations shall be either raised slab or crawl space construction. c. Stoops and exposed foundation on all sides shall be treated with masonry finish (brick or stone only). Stoops shall be treated with the same masonry as the skirts on an individual house. d. Brick, wood, vinyl and natural stone shall only be used for exterior walls. e. All siding, whether wood or vinyl, must have a minimum five-inch (5") lap or course, with 5/4" x 6" on the front corner trim and 5/4" x 4" corner trim on the rear. Twin four-inch (4") siding is prohibited. Roofing material shall be architectural shingles. f. Minimum heated living area shall be 1700 sq ft with a minimum of a one car garage and two paved parking spaces adjacent to each unit in accordance with the requirements of the zoning ordinance. 8. The applicant/owner agrees to make a cash contribution to the City of Chesapeake for the expansion of classroom space in impacted public schools, including but not limited to, land acquisition for the expansion of public school facilities and construction of new schools and additions. The amount of the voluntary cash contribution shall be $ per unit. The applicant/owner agrees to make the proffered cash contribution prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, as they are applied for, for all residential dwelling units shown on the Concept Plan dated August 15, In the event the cash proffer is not expended for land acquisition or classroom expansion within time constraints imposed by state law, the applicant/owner agrees that the cash proffer may be used for capital improvement projects for major repair, maintenance and renovation of public schools in the same school planning area as the rezoned property. 9. The applicant/owner agrees to make a cash contribution to the City of Chesapeake for capital improvements to public arterial and collector streets within the traffic shed impacted by the rezoning, including but not limited to, right-of-way acquisition, road design, road construction, project management, widening, paving, striping, adding turn lanes, adding acceleration or deceleration lanes, installing or adjusting traffic control devices, installing curb and gutter, making ditch and shoulder improvements, and constructing or improving roadside drainage facilities. The amount of the voluntary cash contribution shall be $ per unit. The cash contribution - 7 -

8 shall be in addition to any required or voluntary road improvements. The applicant/owner agrees to make the proffered cash contribution prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, as they are applied for, for all residential dwelling units as shown on the Concept Plan dated August 15, The applicant/owner agrees to make a cash contribution to the City of Chesapeake for capital improvements to public libraries, including but not limited to, land acquisition; design, construction, expansion, renovation, and repair of buildings and appurtenances; and acquisition of capital assets necessary to the operation of public libraries. The amount of the voluntary cash contribution shall be $ per unit. The applicant/owner agrees to make the proffered cash contribution prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, as they are applied for, for all residential dwelling units as shown on the site Concept Plan dated August 15, The applicant/owner agrees to make a cash contribution to the City of Chesapeake for capital improvements to public emergency service facilities, including but not limited to, land acquisition; design, construction, expansion, renovation, and repair of buildings and appurtenances; and acquisition of capital assets necessary to the provision of emergency fire and medical services to the citizens of Chesapeake. The amount of the voluntary cash contribution shall be $ per unit. The applicant/owner agrees to make the proffered cash contribution prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, as they are applied for, for all residential dwelling units as shown on the site Concept Plan dated August 15, City Clerk Moore presented the item and identified the following speaker in support of Public Hearing Item (B): J. Gregory Dodd, 300 George Washington Highway, N., representing Horton & Dodd, P.C., as agent for Brightleaf Meadows Expansion. Council Member West, on a motion seconded by Council Member Hayes, moved approval of R(C) (REV 8/11), with the proffers, as presented. There was brief discussion between Council Member Kelly, Planning Director Nielson and Mr. Dodd concerning water and sewer connections, extension of services to nearby neighborhoods, the approximate cost to those residents and the compatibility with the surrounding condominiums. There was no further discussion. On the motion to approve R(C) (REV 8/11), with the proffers, as presented, voting yes: Council Members Craig, Hayes, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ward and West. Voting no: Council Members de Triquet and Ritter. #11-O-110 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CHESAPEAKE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONDITIONAL REZONING RECLASSIFICATION OF APPROXIMATELY ACRES FROM R-15 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO R-MF-1 RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY DISTRICT LOCATED AT 1213 KEMPSVILLE ROAD IN THE WASHINGTON BOROUGH (R(C) (REV 8/11). CITIZENS COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY - 8 -

9 City Clerk Moore identified the following speakers: Carolenn Latham, 1513 Rodgers Street, representing the South Norfolk Neighborhood Watch Group, spoke in opposition to City Attorney Item (2). Robert MacDonald, 620 Cedar Road, representing South Norfolk Baptist Church, was available for questions on City Attorney Item (2). 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. Vice Mayor de Triquet, on a motion seconded by Council Member Kelly, moved approval of the Consent Agenda, as presented. On the motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented, voting yes: Council Members Craig, de Triquet, Hayes, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter, Ward and West. Voting no: None City Clerk Items (1) RESIGNATIONS a. Stephen R. Luke Groundwater Committee b. Lisa Duez Citizens Juvenile Advisory Council c. Stephen R. Luke Groundwater Committee City Manager Item (1) #11-R-074 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO REQUEST THAT THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DESIGNATE THE HAMPTON ROADS PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION AS THE REGIONAL SOLID WASTE PLANNING AGENCY FOR CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES INCLUDING THE CITY OF CHESAPEAKE, VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS City Attorney Item (1) #11-O-111 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 46 ENTITLED OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS, SECTION 46-41, ENTITLED CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPONS; FORFEITURE OF WEAPONS, TO DELETE LOCAL REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE CONCEALED CARRYING OF FIREARMS IN ORDER TO CONFORM TO VIRGINIA CODE SECTION REGULAR AGENDA City Manager Items (2) CONSIDERATION OF NAMING THE SITE OF THE FORMER CAPTAIN FREDERIC E. CONSOLVO JR. MEMORIAL ARMORY AS THE CAPTAIN CONSOLVO MULTI-USE PRACTICE FIELDS AT SOUTH NORFOLK DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION City Manager Harrell presented the item

10 Council Member Hayes, on a motion seconded by Council Member Matheson, moved approval of the item, as presented. On the motion, to approve the item, as presented, voting yes: Council Members Craig, de Triquet, Hayes, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter, Ward, and West. (3) #11-O-112 REQUEST FOR APPROPRIATION OF $234,000 IN VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT FUNDS FOR THE DISMAL SWAMP CANAL TRAIL DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS City Manager Harrell presented the item. Council Member Ritter, on a motion seconded by Council Member Hayes, moved approval of the item, as presented. On the motion to approve the item, as presented, voting yes: Council Members Craig, de Triquet, Hayes, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter, Ward, and West. (4) A. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ACCEPT AND RECORD FOUR CERTAIN DEEDS OF GIFT TO THE CITY OF CHESAPEAKE FROM THE CHESAPEAKE REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY, TO CONVEY FEE SIMPLE OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE SOUTH NORFOLK BOROUGH OF THE CITY OF CHESAPEAKE, VIRGINIA, NAMELY TAX PARCEL NUMBERS: , ALSO KNOWN AS 1107 OHIO STREET; , ALSO KNOWN AS 1414 OHIO STREET; , ALSO KNOWN AS 3703 BAINBRIDGE BOULEVARD; AND , ALSO KNOW AS 1308 BERKLEY AVENUE, AND TO ACCEPT TRANSFER FROM THE CHESAPEAKE REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY OF ANY UNUSED FUNDS PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED FROM THE CITY FOR USE IN THE COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION AND HOUSING INITIATIVE OFFICE OF NEIGHBORHOOD COORDINATION City Manager Harrell presented the item and requested the item be continued to December 13, 2011 to allow time to schedule a work session on the item. Council Member Matheson, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, moved to continue Items 4 (A) and (B) to the December 13, 2011 City Council meeting. On the motion to continue items 4 (A) and (B) to the December 13, 2011 City Council meeting, voting yes: Council Members Craig, de Triquet, Hayes, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter, Ward, and West

11 B. REQUEST FOR APPROPRIATION OF $506, IN CHESAPEAKE REVITALIZATION HOUSING INITIATIVE (CRHI) FUNDS RETURNED BY THE CHESAPEAKE REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY OFFICE OF NEIGHBORHOOD COORDINATION City Manager Harrell presented the item. Action taken to continue 4(B) to the December 13, 2011 meeting as part of the motion on 4(A). (5) CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO WRITE-OFF LOANS FROM THE CITY OF CHESAPEAKE TO THE CHESAPEAKE PORT AUTHORITY FOR THE PERIOD DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/ DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE City Manager Harrell presented the item and requested the item be continued to the December 13, 2011 City Council meeting to allow time for additional review. Council Member Matheson, on a motion seconded by Council Member Hayes, moved to continue the item to the December 13, 2011 City Council meeting. On the motion to continue the item to the December 13, 2011 City Council meeting, voting yes: Council Members Craig, de Triquet, Hayes, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter, Ward, and West. (6) #11-R-075 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR LOANS AND/OR GRANTS FROM FEDERAL AND STATE RESOURCES TO FUND THE U. S. ROUTE 17/DOMINION BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CITY MANAGER S OFFICE City Manager Harrell presented the item. Council Member Ritter, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, moved approval of the Resolution, as presented. Mayor Krasnoff thanked staff for their work in trying to obtain funds for the Route 17/Dominion Boulevard Improvement Project. He recognized Chesapeake s Financial Advisor Sean Ekert, BB&T Capital Market in the audience. There was no additional discussion. On the motion to approve the Resolution, as presented, voting yes: Council Members Craig, de Triquet, Hayes, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter, Ward, and West. (7) City Manager Updates There were no City Manager updates. City Attorney Item (2) Request for demolition of a structure located at 1128 Seaboard Avenue and owned by the South Norfolk Baptist Church. City Attorney Hallman presented the item

12 Council Member West, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ritter, moved approval of the request, as presented. Mayor Krasnoff clarified that the applicant was returning to City Council to request the demolition to meet State Statutes. If the applicant could present evidence that all requirements had been met, City Council could not deny the request for demolition. City Attorney Hallman confirmed the information stated by Mayor Krasnoff. There was brief discussion between Council Member Hayes and City Attorney Hallman concerning State Statutes and the City Code requirements. City Attorney Hallman noted that the Church had to submit proper evidence that all requirements had been met and had followed the law, and if so, City Council could not deny the request. Council Member Ritter reiterated that this was a State Statue and that the City s Zoning Ordinance complied with the State. She then outlined the appeal process that was available. There was no additional discussion. On the motion to approve the request to demolish the structure at 1128 Seaboard Avenue, as presented, voting yes: Council Members Craig, de Triquet, Hayes, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter, Ward, and West. Mayor Krasnoff relinquished the gavel to Vice Mayor de Triquet. NOMINATIONS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS A. Hospital Authority 3 nominations Vice Mayor de Triquet asked for nominations for the Hospital Authority. Council Member Craig nominated Robert Culpepper, Robert Oman and Dr. Derwin Gray. Council Member Ward nominated Dr. Stephanie Marioneaux. Council Member Hayes nominated Roland Davis. Council Member Hayes, on a motion seconded by Council Member Matheson, moved to close the nominations. There was no additional discussion. On the motion to close the nominations, voting yes: Council Members Craig, de Triquet, Hayes, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter, Ward and West. Voting no: None Vice Mayor de Triquet stated that the number of nominations was more than the needed vacancies, interviews would be held at 3:30 p.m. on November 22, Vice Mayor de Triquet relinquished the gavel back to Mayor Krasnoff. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mayor Krasnoff asked Council Members for any Unfinished Business. There was none. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Krasnoff asked Council members for any New Business

13 Council Member Ritter suggested that the proffer policy be reviewed for possible amendments in the near future because proffer offerings were presently inconsistent making it difficult for staff and applicants to know what guidelines to follow. Mayor Krasnoff agreed and asked Council Members to provide any suggestions about the policy to the Planning Liaisons, Council Members Ritter and West, so they could work with staff to present at a future work session. Council Member West suggested the proffer policy be discussed at the next Strategic Planning meeting. Council Member Kelly asked that alternatives to the proffer policy also be considered. REQUEST FOR CLOSED SESSION NOVEMBER 22, 2011 AT 4:00 P.M.: City Attorney Hallman provided the following language for consideration of the Closed Session topic: that the City Council conduct a closed session on Tuesday, November 22, 2011, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall Building, 306 Cedar Road, to discuss a prospective business and the expansion of an existing business where no previous announcement had been made of the business interest in locating or expanding their facilities in the City, and to consult with legal counsel pertaining to actual litigation involving an overweight vehicle prosecution, pursuant to Virginia Code Section A.5 and 7, respectfully. Council Member Kelly, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, moved approval of the Closed Session topics. On the motion to hold a Closed Session on November 22, 2011 at 4:00 p.m., voting yes: Council Members Craig, de Triquet, Hayes, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter, Ward, and West. BENEDICTION Mayor Krasnoff called on Council Member Craig to offer the benediction. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business for consideration, the meeting was adjourned at 7:31 p.m. /dah Attest: Mayor City Clerk