DECEMBER 26 2000 MINUTESMINUTES
VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Virginia Beach, Virginia
December 26, 2000
Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf called to order the SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION in the City Council
Conference Room, City Hall Building, 2401 Courthouse Drive. on Tuesday, December 26, 2000, at 9:00
A.M.
Council Members Present:
Linwood O. Branch, III, Margaret L. Eure, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R.
Jones, Robert C. Mandigo, Jr., Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf Nancy K.
Parker, Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Absent:
William W. Harrison, Jr.
Reba S. McClanan
[IN HAWAH ON VACATION
WITH FAMIL Y]
[IN CALIFORNIA ON
VA CA TION WITH FAMIL Y]
Item II.
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ITEM # 47557
The Mayor read the CALL TO SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION:
"HONORABLE MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
In accordance with the City Charter, Section 3.06, the City Code,
Section 2-21, and by the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City, I
hereby call a SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA BEACH
CITY COUNCIL on Tuesday, December 26, 2000, at 9:00 A.M. in the
City Council Conference Room, City Hall Building, 2401 Courthouse
Drive.
City Council will also convene in CLOSED SESSION for the following
purpose:
31~ STREET DEVELOPMENT
Sincerely,
Meyera E. Oberndorf"
December 26, 2000
City of Virginia F each
MEYERA E, OBERNDORF
MAYOR
December 22, 2000
MUNICIPAL CENTER
BUILDING 1
2401 COURTHOUSE DRIVE
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23456-9000
(757) 427-4581
FAX (757) 426-5669
moberndo@city, virginia-beach.va, us
HONORABLE MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
In accordance with the City Charter, Section 3.06, the City Code, Section 2-21, and by the authority
vested in me as Mayor of the City, I hereby call a SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA
BEACH CITY COUNCIL on Tuesday, December 26, 2000, at 9:00 A.M. in the City Council Conference
Room, City Hall Building, 2401 Courthouse Drive.
City Council will also convene in CLOSED SESSION for the following purpose:
31" STREET DEVELOPMENT
MEO/bh
Virginia Beach City Council
Councilman Linwood O. Branch, III
Councilwoman Margaret L. Eure
Councilman William W. Harrison, Jr.
Councilwoman Barbara M. Henley
Councilman Louis R. Jones
Councilman Robert C. Mandigo, Jr.
Councilwoman Reba S. McClanan
Councilwoman Nancy K. Parker
Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms
Councilwoman Rosemary Wilson
Received Notice
Sincerely,
M~orf
Mayor
Proud Recipient of the 1998 U.S. Senate Medallion of Excellence for Productivity and Quality in the Public Sector.
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Item III
ITEM # 4 7558
Mayor Oberndorf entertained a motion to permit City Council to conduct its CLOSED SESSION, pursuant
to Section 2.1-344(A), Code of Virginia, as amended, for the following purpose:
PUBLICLY-HELD PROPERTY: Discussion or consideration of the
acquisition of real property for a public purpose, or of the disposition of
publicly-held real property, where discussion in an open meeting would
adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the
public body pursuant to Section 2.1-344(A)(3).
To- Wit Acquisition/Disposition of Property- 31s' Street Project
LEGAL MA TTERS: Consultation with legal counsel or briefings by staff
members, consultants, or attorneys pertaining to actual or probable
litigation, or other specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal
advice by such counsel pursuant to Section 2.1-344(A)(7).
Contractual Issue - 31st Street Project
Environmental Ordinances
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Branch, City Council voted to proceed into
CLOSED SESSION.
Voting: 9-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
Linwood O. Branch, III, Margaret L. Eure, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R.
Jones, Robert C. Mandigo, Jr., Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K.
Parker, Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Voting Nay:
None
Council Members Absent:
William W. Harrison, Jr. and Reba S. McClanan
(Time of Closed Session: 9:07A.M. to II:IO A. M.)
December 26, 2000
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Item IV ITEM # 4 7559
Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf RECONVENED the SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION on Tuesday, December
26, 2000, at 11:12 A.M. in the City Council Conference Room, City Hall Building, 2401 Courthouse Drive.
Council Members Present:
Linwood O. Branch, III, Margaret L. Eure, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R.
Jones, Robert C. Mandigo, Jr., Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf Nancy K.
Parker, Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Absent:
William W. Harrison, Jr.
[IN HAWAH ON VACATION
WITH FAMIL Y]
Reba S. McClanan
[IN CALIFORNIA ON
VACATION WITH FAMILY]
December 26, 2000
Item V
CERTIFICATION OF
CLOSED SESSION
ITEM # 4 7.560
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Jones, City Council CERTIFIED THE
CLOSED SESSION TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MOTION TO RECESS.
Only public business matters lawfully exempted from Open Meeting
requirements by Virginia law were discussed in Closed Session to which
this certification resolution applies;
AND,
Only such public business matters as were identified in the motion
convening the Closed Session were heard, discussed or considered by
Virginia Beach City Council.
Voting: 9-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
Linwood O. Branch, III, Margaret L. Eure, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R.
Jones, Robert C. Mandigo, Jr., Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf Nancy K.
Parker, Vice Mayor William D. Sessorns, Jr. and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Voting Nay:
None
Council Members Absent:
William W. Harrison, Jr. and Reba S. McClanan
December 26, 2000
CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED SESSION
VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
WHEREAS: The Virginia Beach City Council convened into CLOSED SESSION,
pursuant to the affirmative vote recorded in ITEM # 47558, Page 3, and in accordance with the
provisions of The Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and,
WHEREAS: Section 2.1-344. of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by the
governing body that such Closed Session was conducted in conformity with Virginia law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Virginia Beach City Council hereby
certifies that, to the best of each member's knowledge, (a) only public business matters lawfully
exempted from Open Meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in Closed Session to
which this certification resolution applies; and, (b) only such public business matters as were
identified in the motion convening this Closed Session were heard, discussed or considered by
Virginia Beach City Council.
Rxl~h Hodges Smith, MMC
City Clerk
December 26, 2000
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Item VI ITEM # 47561
Upon motion by Councilman Jones, seconded by Vice Mayor Sessoms, City Council ADOPTED:
Ordinance to APPROPRIATE $ 750, O00 for site acquisition and related
costs associated with 31st Street Parking Garage (CIP #9-027).
The Christopoulos Family property is a 21,000+/- square-foot parcel, the final parcel of land in the block
between Atlantic and Pacific Avenues at 31st Street to be assembled by the City for the 3 Pt Street project.
Mayor Oberndorf advised this Special Session was called for the day after Christmas as City Council made
an offer in October 2000, but there was no response from the Christopoulos Family until mid-December,
after City Council's last meeting was adjourned. With Holiday schedules of various City Council members
considered, and the need to close before the last business day of the year (December 29'n or before), the only
opportunity for this SPECIAL SESSION was the morning of December Twenty-sixth. All paperwork must
be accomplished for the Courts by December 31, 2000. The developer's planning year commences January
1, 2001. The purchase cost will not be assumed exclusively by the City. The developer is responsible for
one 'half of all costs in excess of $2-MILLION in the northern 'half of the parking lot, which includes this
parcel and two other parcels previously secured by the City, which funds are in escrow at this time. The
developer has fifteen (15) days to fund its portion of these land costs.
Voting: 9-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
Linwood O. Branch, III, Margaret L. Eure, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R.
clones, Robert C. Mandigo, Jr., Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf Nancy K.
Parker, Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Voting Nay:
None
Council Members Absent:
William W. Harrison, dr. and Reba S. McClanan
December 26, 2000
CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH
AGENDA ITEM
TO:
FROM:
ITEM:
The Honorable Mayor and Members of Council
James K. Spore, City Manager
Appropriate $750,000 For Site Acquisition And Related Costs Associated With
CIP #9-027, 31st Street Parking Garage
MEETING DATE: December 26, 2000
Background:
In the Resort Area Concept Plan adopted by the City Council, a need for additional
parking to meet tourist and citizen needs in the North End of the Resort Area was identified.
On October 13, 1998, City Council authorized the acquisition of property needed for the
construction of a parking facility at 31st Street, ClP #9-027, 31st Street Parking Garage.
Considerations:
The current CIP project will be financed through the use of lease-revenue bonds.
Appropriations in the amount of $2,000,000 are currently available in the project; however,
$750,000 in additional appropriations is now required for the acquisition of property.
Public Information'
Public notice of Council's meeting will be provided as required by the Virginia Freedom
of Information Act.
Alternatives:
N/A
Recommendations:
Adoption of attached ordinance.
Attachments:
Ordinance
Recommended Action: Approval
Submitting Department/Agency: City Manager
City Manager:
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AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $750,000
FOR SITE ACQUISITION AND RELATED
COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH CIP #9-027,
31ST STREET PARKING GARAGE
WHEREAS, City Council on October 13, 1998 authorized the
creation of a capital project, CIP #9-027, 31st Street Parking
Garage, for the acquisition of property needed for the construction
of a public parking facility;
WHEREAS, $2,000,000 is currently available in the project
for property acquisition and an additional $750,000 is now needed;
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WHEREAS, financing for the project is to be provided
through lease-revenue bonds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA:
1. That funds in the amount of $750,000 are hereby
appropriated to CIP #9-027, 31st Street Parking Garage, with the
appropriations to be offset by financing through lease-revenue
bonds to be authorized and issued at a future date.
2. That revenue from lease-revenue bond financing is
hereby increased by $750,000.
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Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach,
Virginia, on the 26thof December
, 2000.
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APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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Item VII
ADJOURNMENT
ITEM # 4 7562
Mayor Me, era E. Oberndorf DECLARED the City CounciUs SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION
ADJOURNED at 11:18 A.M.
Beverly O. Hooks, CMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
City Clerk
Meyera E. Oberndorf
Mayor
City of Virginia Beach
Virginia
December 26, 2000