AUGUST 3, 2009 SPECIAL SESSION
CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH
"COMMUNITY FOR A LIFETIME"
CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR WILLIAM D. SESSOMS, JR., At-Large
VICE MA YOR LOUIS R. JONES, Bayside - District -I
GLENN R. DA VIS, Rose Hall - District 3
WIUJAM R. DeSTEPH, At-Large
HARRY E. DIEZEL, Kempsville - District 2
ROBERI'M. DYER" Centerville - District I
BARBARA M. HENLEY, Princess Anne District 7
JOHN E. UHRIN, Beach District6
RON A. VILLANUEVA, At-Large
ROSEMARY WILSON, At-Large
JAMES L. WOOD, Lynnhaven -District 5
CITY COUNCIL APPOINTEES
('ITY MANAGER - JAMES K SPORE
('fIT A7TORNEY - MARK D. STILES
('/7Y ASSESSOR - JERALD BANAGAN
('ITY AUDITOR - IXNDON S. JlhMIAS
('[IT CLERK - RUTH HODGES FRASER, MMC
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL SESSION AGENDA
3 AUGUST 2009
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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
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SPECIAL FORMAL AND CLOSED SESSION
- Convention Center, Room 2-B -
8:30 AM
A. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr.
1. READING OF THE MAYOR'S CALL TO SPECIAL SESSION
B. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
C. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
1. Cape Henry Sand Replenishment
D. CERTIFY CLOSED SESSION
II. ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES
VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Virginia Beach, Virginia
August 3, 2009
Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. called to order the Virginia Beach City Council's SPECIAL FORMAL
SESSION from which to recess into CLOSED SESSION, Monday, August 3,2009, at 8:30 A.M, at the.
Virginia Beach Convention Center, Room 2-B, 1000 19th Street.
Council Members Present:
Glenn R. Davis, William R. "Bill" DeSteph, Harry E. Diezel, Robert
M Dyer, Barbara M Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R, Jones, Mayor
William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James
1. Wood
Council Members Absent:
Ron A. Villanueva
[Entered: 10:00A.M-
City Council Retreat]
August 3, 2009
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LA.I.
MAYOR'S CALL FOR
FORMAL SESSION
ITEM # 59059
Mayor Sessoms read the Mayor's Callfor Special Formal Session:
.July 28, 20M
"THE HONORABLE MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
In accordance with the Virginia Beach City Code Section 2-21, and by the authority vested in me as
Mayor oj the City oj Virginia Beach, I hereby call Jar a SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION oj the VIRGINIA
BEACH CITY COUNCIL from which to recess into CLOSED SESSION Jor the Jollowing purpose:
LEGAL ADVICE: CAPE HENRY SAND REPLENISHMENT
The SPECIAL FORMAL and CLOSED SESSION shall be held:
Monday, August 3,2009
8:30 A.M., before the City Council Retreat
The Virginia Beach Convention Center, Room 2-B
1000 Irjh Street, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451.
Sincerely,
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~Villiam D. Sessoms..J/:
Mayor"
cc: Mayor and Members o[Oty Council
.James K. Spore, City Manager
M;u*. D. StIles. City Attomey
Lyndon S. Remias, City Auditor
Ruth Hodgcs f}asel; MMC City Clel*.
Susan D. Walston, Deputy CIty Manager
Rohert S. HedJel1, Deputy City Manager
David L. H;1I1scn, Deputy City Manager
CatJJel}1J H/hitesclJ, DJi'cctor o[M1I1agemcnt Seniccs
M;uy Hancock, Media and Communications AdnJJiJlstrator
Knill F;lIdcy, Dircctor olMultimedia SClvices
August 3, 2009
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Citye>f Virgir1ia Beach
WilLIAM D, SESSOMS, JR.
MAYOR
VBgoy,com
MUNICIPAL CENTER
BUILDING 1
2401 COURTHOUSE DRIVE
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23456-9000
(757) 385-4581
FAX (757) 385-5699
wsessoms@vbgov.com
July 28, 2009
THE HONORABLE MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
In accordance with the Virginia Beach City Code Section 2-21, and by the authority vested in me as
Mayor oJthe City oJ Virginia Beach, I hereby callJor a SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION oJthe VIRGINIA
BEACH CITY COUNCIL from which to recess into CLOSED SESSION Jor the Jollowing purpose:
LEGAL ADVICE: CAPE HENRY SAND REPLENISHMENT
The SPECIAL FORMAL and CLOSED SESSION shall be held:
Monday, August 3, 2009
8:30 A.AI., before the City Council Retreat
The Virginia Beach Convention Center, Room 2-B
IOOO Irjh Street, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451.
Sincerely,
W-iU./
William D. Sessoms, Jr.
Mayor
Virginia Beach City Council
Glenn R. Davis
William R, "Bill" DeSteph
Harry E. Diezel
Robert M Dyer
Barbara B, Henley
Vice Mayor Louis R, Jones
John E. Uhrin
Ron A, Villanueva
Rosemary Wilson
James 1. Wood
~:d Notice
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ITEM # 59060
Mayor William D, Sessoms, Jr. entertained a motion to permit City Council to conduct its CLOSED
SESSION, pursuant to Section 2,2-3711 (A), Code oJ Virginia, as amended, Jar the Jollowing purpose:
LEGAL MA TTERS: Consultation with legal counsel and briefings by staff
members, consultants, pertaining to actual or probable litigation, where
such consultation or briefing in an open meeting would adversely affect the
negotiating or litigating posture oJ the public body, or consultation with
legal counsel employed or retained by a public body regarding specific
legal matters requiring the provision oJ legal advice by such counsel
pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A) (7),
Cape Henry Sand Replenishment
Upon motion by Councilman Dyer, seconded by Councilman Wood, City Council voted to proceed
into CLOSED SESSION at 8:33 A,M
Voting: 10-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
Glenn R, Davis, William R, "Bill" DeSteph, Harry E. Diezel, Robert M. Dyer,
Barbara M Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R, Jones, Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr"
John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James 1. Wood
Council Members Voting Nay:
None
Council Members Absent:
Ron A, Villanueva
(Closed Session: 8:33 A.M. - 8:50 A.M.)
August 3, 2009
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Item I-D.
ITEM # 5906I
CERTIFICA TION
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Wood, City Council CERTIFIED THE
CLOSED SESSION TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MOTION TO RECESS.
Only public business matters lawJully exempt Jrom 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:
Glenn R. Davis, William R, "Bill" DeSteph, Harry E. Diezel, Barbara M Henley,
Vice Mayor Louis R, Jones, Mayor William D, Sessoms, Jr" John E. Uhrin,
Rosemary Wilson and James 1. Wood
Council Members Voting Nay:
None
Council Members Absent:
Robert M Dyer and Ron A. Villanueva
August 3, 2009
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RESOLUTION
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 #59060, Page 3, and in accordance with the provisions of The Virginia
Freedom of Information Act, and,
WHEREAS: Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by the governing body
that such Closed Session was conducted in conformity with Virginia law.
NOf-v, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL VED: 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.
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Ruth Hodges raser, MMC
City Clerk
August 3, 2009
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Item II
ADJOURNMENT
ITEM # 59062
Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. DECLARED the City Council Special Session ADJOURNED at
8:52 A,M
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Beverly 0. Hooks, CMC
ChieJ Deputy City Clerk
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City Clerk
William D, Sessoms, Jr,
Mayor
City oJ Virginia Beach
Virginia
August 3, 2009
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Item II
ADJOURNMENT
ITEM # 59062
Mayor William D, Sessoms, Jr. DECLARED the City Council Special Session ADJOURNED at
8:52 A,M
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Beverly 0. Hooks, CMC
ChieJ Deputy City Clerk
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City Clerk
City oJ Virginia Beach
Virginia
August 3, 2009