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9. ALLOW VRS TO ADMINISTER THE OTHER POST EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (OPEB) TRUST
Patti Phillips
Department Director
Department of Finance
Background Information:
The 2007 General Assembly adopted SB789 which allows localities, school divisions, and
certain political subdivisions to establish local trusts to fund post employment benefits other than
pensions (OPEB). The original bill included the option of having VRS set up an OPEB trust for
localities, but this provision was stricken upon final passage. VRS was amenable to taking on
this task. It is still a good idea for VRS to take on this role so that the trusts can be
professionally managed.
Request:
The City requests that the General Assembly amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter
15 of Title 15.2 an article numbered 8, consisting of S S 15.2-1544 through 15.2-1549 to include
the establishment and management of a pooled OPEB trust fund for localities by VRS.
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10. FOUR YEAR STATE-SUPPORTED COLLEGE IN VIRGINIA BEACH
Marcy Sims
Department Director
Department of Public Libraries
Background Information:
City Council has consistently been on record requesting a four year State-supported university be
created within the City of Virginia Beach.
Request:
The City recommends that the General Assembly investigate this request either through a study
done by the State Council of Higher Education (SCHEV) or some other agency addressing of
this issue.
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12. ASSESSMENT FOR COURTHOUSE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION OR MAINTENANCE
Catheryn Whitesell
Department Director
Department of Management Services
Background:
The legislation enabling localities to assess a fee for courthouse construction, renovation or
maintenance in civil and criminal cases was enacted by the General Assembly in 1990. The
maximum fee amount of $2 has not been increased since then. An increase in the fee from $2 to
$10 would provide the City more than $550,000 a year. This money could be used to fund
maintenance of existing facilities or debt service for new facilities such as the much-needed jail
annex.
Request:
The City requests the General Assembly amend the Code of Virginia S 17.1-281 increase the fee
from $2 to $10.
See Appendix Item 12 (page 37) for text of the requested legislative change.
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14. EXPAND DEFINITION OF FIREARMS TO INCLUDE REPLICA AND GAS & AIR WEAPONS
Jim Wood
City Council Member
Background Information:
There have been increasing instances in which Police officers have responded to situations where
an individual was using/brandishing a "replica" firearm. These are instruments that are similar
in appearance to conventional firearms but are toys or air- or gas-operated weapons. Many of
these instruments look so much like pistols or revolvers that a reasonable observer could
conclude that the instruments are firearms.
Request:
The City requests that the General Assembly amend the state code to expand the definition of
firearms in the sections relating to concealed carrying (s 18.2-308), possession on school property
(s 18.2-308.1), possession/transportation by a felon (s 18.2-308.2) and use/display of firearm in
the commission of a felony (SI8.2-53.1) to include replica weapons and air- or gas-operated
weapons.
These requested changes may prompt the General Assembly's Legislative Services Division to
revise Virginia Code S 15.2-915.4. That code section authorizes localities to regulate the use of
"pneumatic guns," which is defined therein as "any implement, designed as a gun, that will expel
a BB or pellet by action of pneumatic pressure."
See Appendix Item 14 (pages 38-41) for text of the requested legislative changes.
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2. SUPPORT FOR REGIONAL PLAN FOR GEROPSYCHIATRIC SERVICES
Bob Morin
Department Director
Human Services
Background Information:
Over the past several years, Eastern State Hospital has been undergoing a transformation from a
nearly 500 bed hospital to a planned 300 bed facility. In 2006, plans for the demolition of the
existing hospital and reconstruction of two new and smaller facilities were announced. The first
phase of the project was to rebuild Hancock Geriatric Unit into a 150 bed facility, resulting in a
loss of approximately 70 beds. The new Hancock Geriatric Unit opened on 4/1/08. The resulting
loss of capacity for long term inpatient services for this fragile and growing population has led
the Executive Directors in Health Planning Region V (HPR V represents CSB's of Colonial,
Chesapeake, Eastern Shore, Hampton/Newport News, Middle Peninsula, Norfolk, Portsmouth,
Virginia Beach, and Western Tidewater) to research and assess the system of services that would
be necessary to serve this population in a community setting.
In early 2007, a task force was created to develop strategic recommendations for a regional plan
for geropsychiatric services in HPR V. Older Americans are the fastest growing segment of the
population in the nation. In 2000, persons over the age of 65 made up 12.4% of the population.
By 2030, this number is estimated to be 25% (representing over 70 million Americans).
Virginia's seniors are growing at a more rapid rate and are expected to reach the 25% level by
2025. The assumptions used in development of the proposed services recognize that aging in
place in the least restrictive environment is preferable and that in order to assure good
stewardship of the resources, consistent service outcomes and cost effective treatment must be
provided. The task force researched existing statistical data, current services, service gaps, and
documented need to develop a comprehensive system of care to meet the needs of the aging
population in the region. There were a number of stakeholders, public and private, facility and
community based, including service recipients and caregivers that contributed to the
identification of service needs that were included in the plan. The resulting document outlines a
continuum of care including inpatient, skilled nursing care, nursing home care, assisted living,
adult foster care, respite, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, day treatment and support
options, mobile outreach and triage, case management, and workforce development and training.
(A copy of the complete plan is available upon request.) The proposed services are set up in a
menu format that allow for maximum efficiency and placement across the region and can be
funded in a phased approach if necessary. The total funding request is $7,371,578. This is
excluding anticipated fees to cover remaining costs.
Request:
During the last General Assembly Session, there was a Budget Amendment submitted that would
have provided substantial funding towards "more fully funding" systems of care in HPR V and in
the Northern Virginia area (HPR II), and for funding the development of systems of care in the
remaining 5 regions of the state. Support is requested for resubmission of a budget amendment
to provide the proposed services as outlined in the HPR V Regional Plan for Geropsychiatric
Services.
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Venita Newby-Owens, MD., MP.H
Department Director
Department of Health
Background Information:
Costs to provide much needed services have steadily increased in Virginia Beach for public
health. These include not only the traditional services to indigents but also services such as
vector control, identification of West Nile Virus, and weapons of mass destruction. The
dollars provided by the Commonwealth have become more inadequate over the years and the
disparity between Virginia Beach per capita funding for public health care is woefully
inadequate compared to other cities. In order to improve child health and school readiness
and preventing child abuse and neglect, equalized funding is requested.
Request:
The General Assembly is requested to fully fund the Virginia Beach Public Health
Department and equalize funding for Virginia Beach on a per capita basis to match Norfolk
and Portsmouth.
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LEGISLATIVE ITEM 12
ASSESSMENT FOR COURTHOUSE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION OR MAINTENANCE
Catheryn Whitesell
Department Director
Department of Management Services
S 17.1-281. Assessment for courthouse construction, renovation or maintenance.
Any county or city, through its governing body, may assess a sum not in excess of twe ten
dollars as part of the costs in (i) each civil action filed in the district or circuit courts located
within its boundaries and (ii) each criminal or traffic case in its district or circuit court in
which the defendant is charged with a violation of any statute or ordinance. The total
assessments authorized by any county or city in a civil action pursuant to this section and S
42.1-70 shall not exceed four dollars. If a town provides court facilities for a county, the
governing body of the county shall return to the town a portion of the assessments collected
based on the number of civil, criminal and traffic cases originating and heard in the town.
The imposition of such assessment shall be by ordinance of the governing body which may
provide for different sums in circuit courts and district courts. The assessment shall be
collected by the clerk of the court in which the action is filed, remitted to the treasurer of the
appropriate county or city and held by such treasurer subject to disbursements by the
governing body for the construction, renovation, or maintenance of courthouse or jail and
court-related facilities and to defray increases in the cost of heating, cooling, electricity, and
ordinary maintenance.
The assessment provided for herein shall be in addition to any other fees prescribed by law.
The assessment shall be required in each felony, misdemeanor, or traffic infraction case,
regardless of the existence of a local ordinance requiring its payment.
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LEGISLATIVE ITEM 14
EXPAND DEFINITION OF FIREARMS TO INCLUDE REPLICA AND GAS & AIR
WEAPONS
Jim Wood
City Council Member
~ 18.2-308. Personal protection; carrying concealed weapons; when lawful to carry.
A. If any person carries about his person, hidden from common observation, (i) any pistol,
revolver, or other weapon designed or intended to propel a missile of any kind by action of
an explosion of any combustible material or any air or gas operated weapon or any object
similar in appearance; (ii) any dirk, bowie knife, switchblade knife, ballistic knife, machete,
razor, slingshot, spring stick, metal knucks, or blackjack; (iii) any flailing instrument
consisting of two or more rigid parts connected in such a manner as to allow them to swing
freely, which may be known as a nun chahka, nun chuck, nunchaku, shuriken, or fighting
chain; (iv) any disc, of whatever configuration, having at least two points or pointed blades
which is designed to be thrown or propelled and which may be known as a throwing star or
oriental dart; or (v) any weapon of like kind as those enumerated in this subsection, he shall
be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. A second violation of this section or a conviction under
this section subsequent to any conviction under any substantially similar ordinance of any
county, city, or town shall be punishable as a Class 6 felony, and a third or subsequent such
violation shall be punishable as a Class 5 felony. For the purpose of this section, a weapon
shall be deemed to be hidden from common observation when it is observable but is of such
deceptive appearance as to disguise the weapon's true nature.
~ 18.2-308.1. Possession of firearm, stun weapon, or other weapon on school property
prohibited.
A. If any person possesses any (i) stun weapon as defined in this section; (ii) knife, except a
pocket knife having a folding metal blade of less than three inches; or (iii) weapon, including
a weapon of like kind, designated in subsection A of S 18.2-308, other than a firearm; upon
(a) the property of any public, private or religious elementary, middle or high school,
including buildings and grounds; (b) that portion of any property open to the public and then
exclusively used for school-sponsored functions or extracurricular activities while such
functions or activities are taking place; or ( c) any school bus owned or operated by any such
school, he shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
B. If any person possesses any firearm designed or intended to expel a projectile by action of
an explosion of a combustible material or any air or gas operated weapon or any object
similar in appearance, whether capable of being fired or not, in such manner as to
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reasonably induce fear in the mind of another while such person is upon (i) any public,
private or religious elementary, middle or high school, including buildings and grounds; (ii)
that portion of any property open to the public and then exclusively used for school-
sponsored functions or extracurricular activities while such functions or activities are taking
place; or (iii) any school bus owned or operated by any such school, he shall be guilty of a
Class 6 felony; however, if the person possesses any firearm within a public, private or
religious elementary, middle or high school building and intends to use, or attempts to use,
such firearm, or displays such weapon in a threatening manner, such person shall be
sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of five years to be served
consecutively with any other sentence.
The exemptions set out in S 18.2-308 shall apply, mutatis mutandis, to the provisions of this
section. The provisions of this section shall not apply to (i) persons who possess such weapon
or weapons as a part of the school's curriculum or activities; (ii) a person possessing a knife
customarily used for food preparation or service and using it for such purpose; (iii) persons
who possess such weapon or weapons as a part of any program sponsored or facilitated by
either the school or any organization authorized by the school to conduct its programs either
on or off the school premises; (iv) any law-enforcement officer; (v) any person who
possesses a knife or blade which he uses customarily in his trade; (vi) a person who possesses
an unloaded firearm that is in a closed container, or a knife having a metal blade, in or upon a
motor vehicle, or an unloaded shotgun or rifle in a firearms rack in or upon a motor vehicle;
or (vii) a person who has a valid concealed handgun permit and possesses a concealed
handgun while in a motor vehicle in a parking lot, traffic circle, or other means of vehicular
ingress or egress to the school. For the purposes of this paragraph, "weapon" includes a knife
having a metal blade of three inches or longer and "closed container" includes a locked
vehicle trunk.
As used in this section:
"Stun weapon" means any device that emits a momentary or pulsed output, which is
electrical, audible, optical or electromagnetic in nature and which is designed to temporarily
incapacitate a person.
~ 18.2-308.2. Possession or transportation of firearms, stun weapons, explosives or
concealed weapons by convicted felons; penalties; petition for permit; when issued.
A. It shall be unlawful for (i) any person who has been convicted of a felony; (ii) any person
adjudicated delinquent as a juvenile 14 years of age or older at the time of the offense of
murder in violation of S 18.2-31 or 18.2-32, kidnapping in violation of S 18.2-47, robbery by
the threat or presentation of firearms in violation of S 18.2-58, or rape in violation of S 18.2-
61; or (iii) any person under the age of 29 who was adjudicated delinquent as a juvenile 14
years of age or older at the time of the offense of a delinquent act which would be a felony if
committed by an adult, other than those felonies set forth in clause (ii), whether such
conviction or adjudication occurred under the laws of the Commonwealth, or any other state,
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It shall be unlawful for any person to use or attempt to use any pistol, shotgun, rifle, or other
firearm or any air or gas operated weapon or any object similar in appearance, whether
capable of being fired or not, in such manner as to reasonably induce fear in the mind
of another or displa)T such wcapon in a thrcatcning manncr while committing or
attempting to commit murder, rape, forcible sodomy, inanimate or animate object sexual
penetration as defined in S 18.2-67.2, robbery, carjacking, burglary, malicious wounding as
defined in S 18.2-51, malicious bodily injury to a law-enforcement officer as defined in S
18.2-51.1, aggravated malicious wounding as defined in S 18.2-51.2, malicious wounding by
mob as defined in S 18.2-41 or abduction. Violation of this section shall constitute a separate
and distinct felony and any person found guilty thereof shall be sentenced to a mandatory
minimum term of imprisonment of three years for a first conviction, and to a mandatory
minimum term of five years for a second or subsequent conviction under the provisions of
this section. Such punishment shall be separate and apart from, and shall be made to run
consecutively with, any punishment received for the commission of the primary felony.
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