JANUARY 5, 2009
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CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR WILLIAM D. SESSOMS ,JR., At-Large
lICE MAYOR Lor lIS R. JONES, Bayside - District 4
WILLIAM R. DeS7EPH, At-Large
HARRY E. DIEZEI., Kempsville - District 2
ROBERT M. DY/'.R" Centerville - District I
BARBARA M. HENLEY, Princess Anne - District 7
G/.ENN II DAVIS. Rose Hall- District 3
JUHN E. UHRIN, Beach - District 6
RUN A. VILLANU/;'VA, At-Large
ROSEMARY WILSON, At-Large
JAAfES L. WOOD, I.ynnhaven -Districi 5
CITY MANAGHR - JAMES K. SPORE
CITY A'lTORNEY - I,ESLIE L. LILLEY
CITY ASSESSOR - JERALD BANAGAN
CITY AUDI7VR - HNDON S. REMIAS
CITY CLERK - RUTH HODGES FRASER, MMC
CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH
"COMMUNITY FOR A LIFETIME"
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
5 JANUARY 2009
I. SPECIAL CEREMONIAL FORMAL SESSION
A. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor-Elect William D. Sessoms, Jr.
B.
INVOCATION:
Reverend Randy Singer
Pastor
Trinity Church
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CITY HALL BUILDING
2401 COURTHOUSE DRIVE
VIRGINIA BEACH. VIRGINIA 23456-8005
PHONE (757) 385-4303
FAX (757) 385-5669
E-MAIL Ctycncl@vbgov.com
4:00 PM
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
D. ELECTRONIC ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
E. READING OF CITY COUNCIL'S CALL TO SPECIAL SESSION
F. OATH OF OFFICE - Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr.
Presiding:
The Honorable Tina E. Sinnen
Clerk of the Virginia Beach Circuit Court
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G. CEREMONIAL ORGANIZATION OF VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Presiding:
The Honorable Tina E. Sinnen
Clerk of the Virginia Beach Circuit Court
Glenn R. Davis - Council Member, District 3- Rose Hall
Harry E. Diezel- Council Member District, 2 - Kempsville
Robert M. Dyer, Council Member District, 1 - Centerville
Rosemary Wilson, Council Member, At-Large
H. ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR
I. OATH OF OFFICE - VICE MAYOR
Presiding:
The Honorable Tina E. Sinnen
Clerk of the Virginia Beach Circuit Court
J. MAYOR'S FORMAL SEATING OF CITY COUNCIL
K. VICE MAYOR and CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
L. MAYOR'S MESSAGE
M. BENEDICTION: Reverend 1. Scottie Griffin
Pastor
Lynnhaven Presbyterian Church
N. ADJOURNMENT
RECEPTION
CITY HALL LOBBY
THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
Cordially Invite ALL To Attend
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MINUTES
VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Virginia Beach, Virginia
January 5, 2009
Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. called to order the SPECIAL FORMAL Ceremonial and Reorganization
for the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, on Tuesday, January 5,
2009, at 4:00 P.M
Council Members Present:
Glenn R. Davis, Harry E. Diezel, Robert M Dyer, Barbara M Henley,
Louis R. Jones, Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. John E. Uhrin, Ron A.
Villanueva, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood
Council Members Absent:
William R. "Bill" DeSteph
[On Vacation, returning January 10, 2008]
INVOCATION: Reverend Randy Singer
Pastor
Trinity Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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MAYOR'S CALL TO SPECIAL SESSION:
ITEM # 58385
The Mayor read the CALL TO SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION:
"THE HONORABLE MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
In accordance with the Virginia Beach City Code Section 2-21, and by
the authority vested in us as Members of the Virginia Beach City Council,
we hereby call a SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA
BEACH CITY COUNCIL at 4:00 P.M, City Council Chamber, on
Monday, January 5, 2009.
The purpose of this SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION will be the
Reorganization and Ceremony of "Swearing-In" the Mayor, Vice Mayor
and Members of City Council,
Sincerely,
s/
Louis R. Jones
Vice Mayor
Bayside - District 4
s/
Rosemary Wilson
Council Lady - At Large
s/
James L. Wood
Councilman
Lynnhaven - District 5"
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Citye>f Virgirlia. Bea.ch
LOUIS R. JONES
VICE MAYOR
December 10, 2008
PHONE:
FAX:
(757) 583-0177
(757) 588-4659
THE HONORABLE MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
In accordance with the Virginia Beach City Code, Section 2-21, and by the
authority vested in us as Members of the Virginia Beach City Council, we hereby call
for a SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION of the CITY COUNCIL, at 4:00 P.M., City Council
Chamber, on Monday, January 5, 2009
The purpose of this SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION will be the Reorganization
and Ceremony of "Swearing-In" the Mayor, Vice Mayor and Members of City Council.
Sincerely,
VIce Mayor
Bayside - District 4
Rosemary Wilson
Council Lady - At Large
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;; es . Wood
ci/man
Lynnhaven - District 5
cc: Members of City Council
James K Spore, City Manager
Leslie L. Lilley, City Attorney
Ruth Hodges Fraser, MMG, City Clerk
Susan D. Walston, Deputy City Manager
Robert S Herbert, Deputy City Manager
David L. Hansen, Deputy City Manager
Mary Hancock, Media and Communications Administrator
Kevin Fairley, Director of Multimedia Services
Catheryn Whitesell, Director of Management Services
1008 WITCH POINT TRAIL, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23455-5645
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LOUIS R. JONES
VICE MAYOR
City c:>f Virgir1ia Beach
PHONE:
FAX:
(757) 583-0177
(757) 588-4659
December 10, 2008
THE HONORABLE MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
In accordance with the Virginia Beach Gty Code, Section 2-21, and by the authodty
vested in us as Members of the Virginia Beach Gty Council, we hereby call /Or a SPECIAL
FORMAL SESSION of the CITY COUNCIL, at 4:00 P.M., City Council Chamber, on
Monday, January 5, 2009
The purpose of this SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION will be the Reorganization and
Ceremony of "Swearing-In" the Mayor, Vice Mayor and Members of City Council.
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Vke Mayor
BaysJde - Distrkt 4
VirJ?inia Beach City Council
Cuuncilman-Elect Glenn Davis
William R. "Bill" DeSteph
Councilman Harry E. Diezel
Cuuncilman Robert M Dyer
Cuuncilwoman Barbara M Henley
Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones
Mayor-Elect W D. "Will" Sessoms, Jr.
Councilman John E. Uhrin
Councilman Ron A. Villanueva
Cuuncilwoman Rosemary Wilson
Councilman James L. Wood
Sincerely,
JJ;lmM
COuncilman
Lynnhaven - Distdct 5
Rosemary Wilson
Council Lady - At Large
Received Notice
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Item V-F.I.
OA TH OF OFFICE - Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr.
ITEM # 58386
The Honorable Tina E. Sinnen, Clerk of the Virginia Beach Circuit Court PRESIDED, and delivered the
Oath of Office to the Mayor:
The Honorable William D. Sessoms, Jr.
Mayor
At Large
4-Year Term
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
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Item V-G. 1.
CEREMONIAL ORGANIZATION OF
VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
ITEM # 58387
The Honorable Tina E. Sinnen, Clerk of the Virginia Beach Circuit Court, PRESIDED and delivered the
oath of office to the newly elected and re-elected Members of City Council:
Glenn R. Davis
Rose Hall- District 3
Harry E. Diezel
Kempsville - District 2
Robert M. Dyer
Centerville - District 1
Rosemary Wilson
At Large
4-Year Terms
January 1, 2009 - December 31,2012
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Item V-H.1.
ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR
ITEM # 58388
Upon NOMINATION by Council Lady Wilson, seconded by Councilman Villanueva, City Council
ELECTED:
Louis R. Jones
Bayside - District 4
Vice Mayor
2-year term
January 1,2009 -December 31,2010
Council Lady Wilson advised" Vice Mayor Jones was the most experienced member of City Council, having
served as Mayor July 1982 - June 1984 and three (3) terms as Vice Mayor for a total of twenty-four (24)
years, As Mayor, Louis initiated the Lake Gaston Water Line which was afifteen-year (15) year project. The
City of Virginia Beach would not have experienced this growth without a secure water supply. Vice Mayor
Jones has served on the Executive Committee for the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission, as well
as Chair. He has served also on the Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Virginia Beach Water Task
Force. He has been an outstanding leader toward the regional effort to solve transportation problems. "
"Louis has served as City Council Liaison to the Development Authority and has been involved in the
nes;otiation and implementation of numerous economic development initiatives including the very successful
Town Center. He has been a leader and worked diligently to bring consensus amongst our members including
the budgetary reconciliations for many years. Council Members like to call Vice Mayor Jones the "Silver
Fox" because when he is negotiating, the City will always get the "best deal ". Virginia Beach is a better
place because of Louis Jones. "
Voting:
10-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
Glenn R. Davis, Harry E. Diezel, Robert M Dyer, Barbara M Henley,
Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E.
Uhrin, Ron A. Villanueva, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood
Council Members Voting Nay:
None
Council Members Absent:
William R. "Bill" DeSteph
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Item V-L
OATH OF OFFICE- VICE MAYOR
ITEM # 58389
The Honorable Tina E. Sinnen, Clerk of the Virginia Beach Circuit Court, PRESIDED and delivered the
Oat" of Office to the newly elected Vice Mayor:
Louis R. Jones
Bayside - District 4
Vice Mayor
2-year term
January 1, 2009 -December 31,2010
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FORMAL SEATING OF
VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
ITEM # 58390
Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., presented the FORMAL SEATING OF CITY COUNCIL:
Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr.
Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones
Barbara M. Henley
Rosemary Wilson
Ron A. Villanueva
James L. Wood
Robert M. Dyer
John E. Uhrin
William R. DeSteph
Harry E. Diezel
Glenn R. Davis
The Mayor explained the seating is based primarily upon seniority.
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Item V-K.
VICE MA YOR and
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
ITEM # 58391
The Mayor and newly elected members of City Council introduced their families in attendance:
Vice Mayor Jones expressed appreciation for the confidence placed in him and the privilege of serving as Vice
Mayor,
Councilman Glenn R. Davis is honored to work with his fellow City Council members who have guided this
City for a very long time. He is humbled by the support of the citizens and residents and looks forward to his
future.
Councilman Diezel welcomed Mayor Sessoms "on board". His support of Mr. Jones as the Vice Mayor
adds strength to this City Council and will serve the citizens well over the coming years.
Councilman Dyer advised it is a privilege to serve. He expressed appreciation to hisfamily, who serve as "his
strength ".
Council Lady Rosemary is very grateful to her wonderful husband Tom and beautiful daughter, Sarah, in
attendance, the voters, her cousin, friends and supporters. She looks forward to serving these next four (4)
years.
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Item V-L.
MAYOR'S MESSAGE
ITEM # 58392
Mayor Sessoms recognized his family members: his wife - Beverly, who is also celebrating her birthday today,
three (3) daughters, Mollie, Kate and Anne Douglas, his youngest, attending the University of Alabama; his
mother, who has guided him for 54-years; his sister Barbara and her husband Jeff. By marriage, Mayor
Sessoms finally has a son, Kyle Korte married to Mollie and accompanied by his parents.
Mayor Sessoms recognized the commitment, hard work and dedication of his predecessor, the Honorable
Meyera E. Oberndorf Her service to this city will never be forgotten and he intends to carry forward the
legacy of trust and respect she leaves behind. Having served on City Council before, he recognizes the
privilege to be working with an outstanding group of leaders that has always put the needs of Virginia Beach
and its citizens first. He realizes that he is one vote out of eleven and that the only way to progress as a city is
with a shared vision. Mayor Sessoms is lookingforward to working with hisftllow City Council Members, No
Mayor could find a better City Manager or staff than Jim Spore and his co-workers. He believes Virginia
Beach is the finest City in the country. Throughout the months of campaigning, he "listened". The citizens
are very clear about what they want and need and what is important to their lives. Mayor Sessoms wishes
these concerns to guide this City Council. There are so many that we can address and where we can get the
community involved - starting with growing jobs and economic opportunity for many by bringing new
businesses to our City and helping the ones we already have to grow. Mayor Sessoms wants us to continue to
improve our environment and neighborhoods through historical preservation, our Open Space program and
improving and preserving our waterways, A vital goal has to be improving transportation along with taking
the needed steps to move forward and evaluate the benefits of light rail. As a first step, we must begin
immediately to obtain the right-aI-way from Norfolk-Southern. Our support of education, public safety and
our military must be continued.
WI! want a safe, well-educated andfinancially sound city that provides fair and ample opportunities to grow,
thrive and succeed. Virginia Beach is certainly a "Community for a Lifetime" We have so much to offir as a
city and as citizens and neighbors.
Mayor Sessoms hoped his time as Mayor and a member of City Council will be a time when the members
honestly listen to each other and do their very best to find the right solutions that speak to our needs and
achieve the collective vision for the community.
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Item V-M
PRESENT A TIONS
ITEM # 58393
Council Members Villanueva and Wood continued their tradition of recognizing the new members of City
Council.
As the new "rookie" Councilman Davis, replaces the resident "rookie" Councilman Uhrin. Councilman
Villanueva pinned his new rank on Councilman Uhrin's lapel. Councilman Davis was pinned as a "rookie ".
"It is All About Bayside" sweat shirts were presented and comical disguises as "fake glasses ", etcetera were
presented to Mayor Sessoms and Councilman Davis. A "magic 8 Ball" was presented to aid in decisions.
Two (2) surfboards "Strawberry Inflated Shortcake" and energy drinks were presented. A rat "New Jersey's
symbols" and dice were presented as examples of Councilman Dyer's home state of New Jersey. A nice farm
puzzle was presented. Two bricksfrom a couple of historic homes in Bayside (Thoroughgood and Lynnhaven
House) were presented to signifY our heritage, A little "Bobble Headed "jigure, representing Councilman
Diezel, was also presented as well as a tactical vest.
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BENEDICTION
ITEM # 58394
Reverend J. Scottie Griffin
Pastor
Lynnhaven Presbyterian Church
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Item V-o.
ADJOURNMENT
ITEM # 58395
Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. DECLARED the City Council Meeting ADJOURNED at 4:46 P.M.
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Beverly 0. Hooks, CMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
uth Hodges Smith, MMC
City Clerk
William D. Sessoms, Jr.
Mayor
City of Virginia Beach
Virginia
ADJOURNMENT to be followed by RECEPTION IN THE CITY HALL LOBB Y. All were cordially invited
to attend.
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Item V-O
ADJOURNMENT
ITEM # 58395
Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. DECLARED the City Council Meeting ADJOURNED at 4:46 P.M.
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Chief Deputy City Clerk
( {d~kL<.V
~;dges Smith. MMC
City Clerk
AI~~_S
William D. Sessoms, Jr.'-T'
Mayor
City of Virginia Beach
Virginia
ADJOURNMENT to be followed by RECEPTION IN THE CITY HALL LOBBY All were cordially invited
to attend.
January 5, 2009