OCTOBER 5, 2010 MINUTES-1-
CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH
"COMMUNITY FOR A LIFETIME"
CITY COUNCIL
h1AYOR W//,L.lAM D. SESSOMS, ./2, At-I,arge
67CL' MAY02 LO(I/S R. JONEti, Bay.rfde - Di.s~rict J
!fl'!'A SWF.F.T BEL/.l'lTO, At-Large
(;/,h"NN 2 DA U/S, Ro.ce Ha!! - Dd.ctrrct 3
f171,1.lAMR. DeSTIsPH, A~-/arge
HA2RY E. UIF.ZF'L, Kemp.cville - Ui.c~rict 2
kOBERT M. DYER„ Centervillc - Di.rtrict 1
BARBARA M. HENI GY, Prince.rs Annc - Dis~rict 7
JOHNG. UHRIN, Beach -Disrrict 6
IZOSEMA2Y WLLSON, A[-l arge
JAMES I. WOOD, I,ynnhaven -Disrric~ 5
CITY COUNCIL APPOINTEES
C'/TY MANAGLR - JAML:S K. SPORE
('ITY ATTORNEY - MARK D. S7ILES
('I'lY ASSESSOR - .I@R,9LD BANAGAN
('lTY ACID/TOR - I,YNDON S. REMIAS
('!TY CI,ERK - RUTH HODGES FRASER, MMC
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA
5 October 2010
CITYHALL BUILDING
240/ COUR'THOUSE DRIVE
VIRGIN/A BEACH, VIRGiN/A 23456-8005
PHONE: (757) 385-4303
FA;r (757) 385-5669
E- MA/L: crycncl@vbgov.com
CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS - Conference Room -
A. 2010 SANDBRIDGE LIFEGUARD PROGRAM
Tom Green, Division Chief
B. YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES
Barbara Brinson, Youth Opportunities Coordinator
C. REDUCTION IN FORCE - FY 2011
Regina Hilliard, Director - Human Resources
D. LIBRARIES' CUSTOMER SERVICE KIOSKS
Marcy Sims, Director - Libraries
SISTER CITY PEN PAL SI~NIN~ CEREMONY
COLINCIL CHAMBER
5:30 PM
4:00 PM
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MA YOR SESSOMS' ANNOUNCEMENT
4: 00 P.M.
Mayor Sessoms distributed correspondence for signature by all Members of City Council to the Honorable
RobeK F. McDonneU, Governor, re BRAC Compliance Program Funding.
The Mayor and Members of City Council are writing Governor McDonnell today to request his assistance in
continued funding for Virginia Beach's highly acclaimed BRAC Compliance program. The Ciry of Virginia
Beuch and the Commonwealth have been engaged in a full and equal partnership over the last several years.
This partnership has been actively moving to acquire land aroundNAS Oceana in the Accident Potential Zone
1(APZ-I), the Clear Zone, and also the Interfaciliry Tra~c Area (ITA). This is in response to the order from
the 2005 BRAC process. Said correspondence is hereby made a part of the record.
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The Honorable Robert F. McDonnell
Office of the Governor
Patrick Henry Builclin.g, 3rd Floor
111 i Eas# Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Subject: BRAC Compliance Program k~nding
Dear Governor McDonnell,
I and the rest of the members of Council are writing you today to request your assistance in continued
funding for our highly acclaimed BRAC Compliance Program. As you know, the City of Virginia
Beach and the Connznonwealth have been engaged in a full and equal partnership over the last several
years. This partnership has been actively moving to acquize land around NAS ~ceana in the Accident
Potential Zone 1(APZ-1}, the Clear Zone, and also the Interfacility Traffic Area (ITA). This is in
response to the order from the 2005 BRAC Process. While we could disagree with the rationale for
placing NAS Oceana on the BRAC list, it did nevertheless zaaise the scrutiny of encroachment around
NAS Oceana to the national level.
To address that new scrutiny, the Coammonwealth and Virginia Beach have, together, ezx.~barked on
both a series of Code of Virginia changes as well as Virginia Beach City Code and Zoning Ordinance
changes that have halted encroachment in the A.PZ-1 aud Clear Zones amd turn.ed the effort of Virginia
Beach into a model fox the entire country. In fact, the Department of Defense individual charged with
facility encroachment nationwide recently stated, "Virginia Beach is like the Phoenix raised from the
ashes, and it is the model for encroaclunent management for the entire country."
As furkher evidence of the success af our pzogram, Virginia Beach was recently named the Active Base
Community of the Year. This award by the Associadon of Defense Comn~wauities recognized V~rgirua
Beach as an active base defense community whose efforts in building partnerships with the military
installation have enhanced military value and the overall development of the community.
As part of this effort, the Commonwealth has appropria~ed $7.SM each fiscal year, which the City has
matched beginning in FY `07. In addition, the City conhibuted $3.7M for acquisitions in the ITA.
Through those efforts to date-and this is an ongoing process-we have acquired pxoperties in the
APZ-1 and Clear Zone frozn 160 owners, totaling 2.6M square feet, reducing residential and
commercial units by a large number. Those purchases add up to almost $45M. We also have reached
agreement to acquire properties from anothex 17 ownezs, for just over $3M, in the same areas. We also
The Honorable Govern.or Robert F. McDonnel]
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have acquired land or have pendiung closings in the ITA from eleven owners, totaling 411 acres, at a
cost of $12.8M. We also have 33 pa~rcels under review in the APZ-1 and Clear Zone and several
parcels in the ITA, and we feel confident we will encumber FY-I1's $15 million by June 30, 2011.
The acquisition program remains voluntary, and lazad is acquired from willing sellers.
As you know, NAS Oceana is ~vital to the economy of the Commonwealth and the region. With over
12,000 ~ersonnel, it is a major driver of the regional economy. With the region's economy being 45%
dependent on the xxulitary, we must do everything vae can to rnaintaiux NAS Oceana. At this critical
juncture, it is important that we send a clear and correct message to the Department of Defense
officials and others. That message is that together the Comzxxonwealth and the City of Virginia Beach
are consistent, trusted and reiiable partners in the critical effort to control and reduce base
encroachment around NAS Oceana. Particularly with the near term prospect that the Environmental.
Impact Statement process for the basing of the Navy's naodei of the F-35 Joint S1rike Fighter is soon to
begin, vve cax~ot afford to send the wrong message to military decision makers about our resolve to
maintain and enhance the long-term viability of NAS Oceana for its existing and potential future
mission. It's important that ~the Commonwealth and the City maintain our effort to control
encroachment around Oceana to send the best message possible to the Department of Defense on the
suitability of Oceana for the next generation fighter with the introduction of the F-35.
Thank you for your assistance in this zn.atter. I know our General Assembly delegation is ve~ry eager to
support this effort in every wa.y possible and we stand ready to assist you as necessary to maintain
these partnering funds through the upcaming budget process.
Respectfully,
L:~l/
William D. Sessoms, Jr.
Mayor
Louis R. Jo
Vice-Mayor
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Rita. Sweet-Bellitto
Council Member
Glenn R. Davis, r. William R. eSteph
Council Member Council Merxxber
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Robert M. Dyer arbaza M. Henley
Council Member Council ~Iember
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Harry
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cil Mernber
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Kosemary Wilso J es Wvod
Council Memb Co 1 Member
c: Virginia Beach General Assembiy Delegation
Senator Charles Colgan, Chairman, Senate Fiunance Committee
Delegate Lacey Putney, Chairrnan, House Appropriations Committee
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CITY MANAGER `S BRIEFING
2010 SANDBRIDGE LIFEGUARD PROGRAM
4: 02 P.M.
Last year, the Ciry Council approved The Department ofEmergency Medical Services (EMS) taking over the
Lifeguard services at Sandbridge. Thomas A. Green, Division Chief, presented information concerning the
program.
Division Chief Tom Green advised EMS providing the Lifeguard Service at Sandbridge resulted in a
reduced budget.
Service Level Outcomes
Reduced budget/increased service
Increased accountabiliry
Outstanding customer service
Advanced Life Support (ALS) response
Greater interaction with the E.R.S. (Emergency Response System)
Citizen Benefits
Service provided at a lower cost
Created new coverage area for Dangerous
Water flags for less than $300.00
Eight (8) Lifeguard supervisors with a combined
Fifty (SO) years of experience
First-class equipment and maintenance
Sandbrid~e Statistics
Estimated 332, 000 beach oers 129 a lications received
l03 da s sta ed 41 li e uards hired
24 da s o Red F[a conditions Number o ex ected returnin uards = 33
65 water rescues/3-Jet Ski Rescues Number o ex ected returnin su ervisors = 6
0- Drownin Customer Service Com laints or uards = 0
11 ALS (Advanced Life Support) transports Customer Service Complaint =1 (dogs on the
beach
S BLS Basic Li e Su ort trans orts Ba s o Trash collected =112
41 Medical Aid cases
l8 Lost and Found cases
October 5, 2010
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CITY MANAGER `S BRIEFING
2010 SANDBRIDGE LIFEGUARD PROGRAM
Customer Comments / How DidWe Do?
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The red-flag program is
great for our renters.
Until this year t h e y never
had warnings about how
flners~us the ocean is. The
ne d were the best.,.we
more next year! ~s.aa
Roland / 3andbridgo Realty
I was out on the sandbar surfing and saw that this
kid couldn't make it in and went over to help, he
was panicking pretty bad. Before i could get to him
one of your supervisors was in the water and
another followed within I or 2 minutes on were
right on him. I think you have put the right people
on thebeach and just wanted to let you know that
ChingS ~~~OOk gOOd f01' OU~ bBdCh. Rob Lindauer/ Owner.
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Division Chief Green displayed photographs of the lifeguards who went to a competition in Maryland for
the first time and faired extremely well.
Council Lady Henley complimented the program as very successful. The Lifeguard Program was in constant
touch with the communiry by attending Civic League meetings and advising all of their plans.
October 5, 2010
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CITY MANAGER `SBRIEFING
YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES
4:13 P.M.
Cindy Curtis, Director - Parks and Recreation, advised the City has seven (7) Strategic Issue Teams, who are
accountable for accomplishing a variery of business outcomes to meet Ciry Council's goal for the Ciry of
Virginia Beach to be a"Communiry For a Lifetime ". The Youth Opportunities o~ce is an active contribution
for the Family and Youth Opportunities Team (a Strategic Issue Team for the State) with a small, but
"mighry" staff complement of two (2) ably led by Barbara Brinson. The Youth Opportunities o~ce has a
Cirywide focus and has successfully led numerous youth initiatives to a collaborative effort with the
stakeholders. Ms. Curtis introduced Barbara Brinson to brief Ciry Council relative her office's efforts to
provide positive youth development opportunities for all the youth throughout the City.
Barbara Brinson, Youth Opportunities Coordinator, related the history of the Youth Opportunities O~ce
Youth Opportunities Office
• Established in 1999
• Focus on Youth (Juvenile Delinquency Prevention)
• Clearing House/Community Resource
• Isolation to Collaboration (Youth Opportunities Team)
• Duplication to Optimization via Coordination
• Youth Development
Youth Development... What is it??
The process through which adolescents acquire the cognitive, social and emotional skills and abilities
required to navigate life.
• resources and a collection of strengths
• ...addressing the basic needs of young people
• ...ALL youth have potential to be healthy /productive
• 40 (forty) Developmenta[ Assets
• Relationships • Programs •
• Opportunities • Experiences
Youth DevelopmentApproach
Creating relationships, programs and opportunities to build the skills,
knowledge and personal attributes (developmental assets) that support
youth on their own developmental journey and help them meet their basic
developmental needs.
• Train Adults
• Advancing Youth Development -1 S0+ youth workers trained
• Shared Language
• Increased competencies/ability to apply YD principles
• Intentional
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CITY MANAGER `S BRIEFING
YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES
(Continued)
Intended Outcomes
Education Workforce Development Economic Development
Youth Civic Engagement Safe Community Economic Development
Community Civic Engagement Safe Community Economic Development
"Education...beyond all other devices of human origin, is a great
equalizer of conditions of inen-- the balance wheel of the social
machinery...it does better than to disarm the poor of their hostility toward
the rich; it prevents being poor. "
Horace Mann
Education
Begin Early!
Virginia Beach GrowSmart
Early Discoveries - YMCA - 4 year olds
Parks and Recreation Pre-School Programs
Parks and Recreation all day Kindergarten (pilot) @ Thoroughgood Elementary
Dav Watch Pro,~ram - sponsored by The Men of Faith, a partnership between
VBCPS (Virginia Beach City Public Schools) and the faith community to reduce the
potential for drop-out due to suspension.
Currently at:
Piney Grove Baptist Church sponsors Holland Elementary School and Corporate
Landing Middle School
Enoch Baptist Church sponsors Bayside Middle School
October~ 5, 2010
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CITY MANAGER `S BRIEFING
YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES
(Continued)
Workforce Development
3(three) Sumrreer Youth Employment Programs
Funded by American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
• Ninety (90) Participants
• Workplace Readiness Skills / ConJlict Resolution Training
14 - 1 S years old Virginia State Parks (1 S)
16 - 24 years old. City and Community Organizations (75)
45 - Low Incorree with Barriers
45 - Court Involved/Reside in "Challenged Communities"
Youth Career Center of Hampton Roads Opportunity, Inc. located at Pembroke Mall, provides:
Market Skills, Career Exploration and Workplace Readiness Skills.
Mayor's Youth Leaders In Action
Mission: Mayor's Youth Leaders In Action exist to be a positive force in the community through
leadership, service, education and representation.
• Parks and Recreation Commission
• Youth Opportunities Team
• Transportation
• Activities:
• Lock-in
• YADAPP
• Workshops
• Retreat
• Youth Agenda
Mrs. Brinson displayed a video of Youth Service Corps and the Summer Youth Employment program.
Photographs of YCAT 757 and PROJECT GREEN TEENS
Relative Community Civic Engagement, the "Old Way" and "Paradigm Shift" were cited:
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CITY MANAGER `S BRIEFING
YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES
(Continued)
Western Bayside Initiative (A Pilot)
Community Assets
People i.e. Leadership: Coaches, Educators, Artists, Carpenters
Organizations: i.e. Civic Leagues, Associations: Boy Scouts
Institutions: ~e. Schools, Churches, Libraries
Western Bayside Accomplishments
Freedom School
R.I.S.E.
Teaching Environmental Awareness Mobile Unit Program (TEAM UP)
Seton Youth Shelters - Basketball Tournamenet
Open Gym
Summer Camps
October- 5, 2010
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CITY MANAGER `S BRIEFING
YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES
(Continued)
Congratulations!
Virginia Beach
One of the best Family -Friendly cities in the United States!
Ebony Magazine, October 2010
Ideal place to Raise Kids
"....has the ultimate kid vibe!"
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CITY MANAGER `S BRIEFING
YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES
(Continued)
Search Institute has identified the following building blocks of healthy development that helps young
people grow up healthy, caring and responsible.
Forty (40) Developmental Assets
Frtornnl .4 ccotc
Internal Assets
Support Commitment to Learning
Family Support Achievement Motivation
Positive Family Communication School Engagement
OtherAdultRelationships Home Work
Caring Neighborhood Bonding to School
Caring School Climate Reading for Pleasure
Parent Involvement in Schooling
Empowerment Positive Values
Community Values Youth Caring
Youth as Resources Equality and Social Justice
Service to Others Integrity
Sufety Honesty
Responsibility
Restraint
Boundaries and Expectations Social Competence
Family Boundaries Planning and Decision Making
School Boaundaries Interpersonal Competence
Neighborhood Boundaries Cultural Competence
Adult Role Models Resistance Skills
Positive Peer Influence Peaceful Conflict Resolution
High Expectations
Positive Identity
Constructive Use of Time
Personal Power
Creative Activities Self-Esteem
Youth Programs Sense of Purpose
Religious Community Positive View of Personal Future
Time at Home
October 5, 2010
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CITY MANAGER `S BRIEFING
RED UCTION IN FORCE - FY 2011
4:38 P.M.
The City Manager invited Regina Hilliard, Director - Human Resources, to address re Reduction-in-
Force (RIF) Program.
• Reduction-in-Force (RIF) Policy Established 1992, revised 2009
RIF provides a systematic and legally defensible
method of reducing our workforce
x Reductions typically based on programs
x Senioriry may be used in conjunction with program reductions
Note: Specia[ skills needed for the position can be considered along with seniority
RIF: Employee Transition Program
Primary component of RIF policy: Employee Transition Program (ETP)
Employee Transition: The process of moving affected employees into alternative positions
Transitions Based On:
x Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Interests
x Education
x Available Vacancies
Duration: Budget adoption through end of fiscal year
Second Component: Managing Attrition Program (MAP)
Provides funding to allow continuation of transition efforts
Employees continue to provide services to the City
Pre-determined completion date
Reduction-in-Force
FY 2010/II
FY10/ll Budget Reductions:
170 Positions
Approximately 85 Filled
62 (Sixty-two) Full-time Employees placed in ETP
MAP available until September 30, 2010
Additional Component: Managing Change Workshops
(Provided by Organization Development Office)
October 5, 2010
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CITY MANAGER`S BRIEFING
RED UCTION IN FORCE - FY 2011
May 12, 2010: Initiated Employee Transition Program (ETP) with sixty-
two (62) employees
June 30, 2010: 55 ~fty-five) Employees Transitioned
(or otherwise removed from ETP)
July 1, 2010: 7 Employees Moved to MAP
September 23, 2010: Remaining employees transitioned
October 5, 2010
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CITY MANAGER `S BRIEFING
LIBRARIES' CUSTOMER SERVICE KIOSKS
4:48 P.M.
Marcy Sims, Director - Libraries, prepared a Policy Report, relative a Transfer ofAppropriations' request
for $65,370 from the General Fund Reserve for Contingencies for the purchase and installation ofseven (7)
Customer Service Payment kiosks at the Ciry's larger libraries. Due to the number of positions that were
eliminated in the Library's FY2010 Budget, the Library Department is looking for ways to utilize technology
to provide customer service with fewer staff
Library Payment Centers
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Requesting one-time transfer of
$fi5,370 for 7 customer service
payment kiosks
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October~ 5, 2010
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CITY MANAGER`S BRIEFING
LIBRARIES' CIISTOMER SER VICE KIOSKS
Smart Access Manager (SAM~
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Al) Payments Require
Staff Interaction
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CITY MANAGER `S BRIEFING
LIBRARIES' CUSTOMER SERVICE KIOSKS
Library Payment Centers
Overdue Fines
$271, 000 per year
Internet Printing Charges
$45, 000 per year
$0.25 a day
for overdue fines
$0.20 per page
for printing
Ta Maintain Current Level
af Customer Service
OR
Budgetary Issues
Requesting one-time transfer of $65,370 for 7(seven) customer service kiosks
Libraries returned $899,210 last fiscal year to General Fund
BY CONSENSUS, City Council concurred the City Manager sign a one-time transfer of $65,370 for
seven (7) Customer Service Payment Kiosks.
The City Manager complimented Marcy and her staff.
October 5, 2010
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MA YOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Sessoms had the pleasure of speaking to Vice Mayor Jones and the City Manager concerning his
recommendation to reduce a revenue source. Mayor Sessoms has heard from many members ofCity Council
concerning the Machinery and Tool Tax consisting of $1.3 lo $1. S-MILLION. He hoped this would be the
City Council's desire to sign a letter to the City Manager re reducing the Machinery and Tool Tax over a
three to five year period. The City Council does not want to reduce revenues. This tax is a hindrance in
bringing the rype ofjobs wanted in the City of Virginia Beach. This reduction will be approximately $300, 000
to ~500, 000 a year, depending on how the numbers look with the upcoming FY 2011-12 Operating Budget.
Mayor Sessoms will have correspondence for the Ciry Council to sign within the next week. Mayor Sessoms
takes this reduction seriously and wishes to accomplish same in a responsible manner. Councilman Dyer
applauded this effort and believes this reduction would also assist the existing businesses. Councilman
DeSteph believes this a"step in the right direction " and requested the BPOL tax be examined as it affects all
businesses.
The Workshop ADJOURNED at S: 03 P.M.
October- 5, 2010
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SISTER CITY PEN PAL SIGNING CEREMONY
5:30 P.M.
Muyor William D. Sessoms, Jr. CONVENED the Sister City Pen Pal Ceremony in the City Council Chamber.
Tuesday, October S, 2010, at 5:30 P.M.
Council Members Present.•
Rita Sweet Bellitto, 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 and James L.
Wood
Council Members Absent:
Rosemary Wilson [Attending Virginia Municipal League as a
Voting Delegate, elected President-Elect
and will accept an award on behalf
of the CiryJ
Octobel~ 5, 2010
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SISTER CITY PEN PAL SIGNING CEREMONY
(Continued)
Mayor John Montgomery, North Down Borough Council, Bangor, Northern Ireland, i~irginia Beach's
Sister City, and his wife, Lady Mayoress Kathleen, arrived in Virginia Beach late Saturday night,
October Second.
Mayor Sessoms, Mayor Montgomery and the Mayor's Commission on Aging participated in a Signing
Ceremony to establish a Pen Pal program as a facet of the Northern Ireland Sister Ciry relationship.
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SIGNI~~1/'G C`~~R.E~I~10~2'
~L~J~E Annika ~en(}ns, 'f~ioC:nist
I.7VtV0~77ION ~verend'CaroCne ,~inl~{ns
Associate ~Pastor
~First ~Pres6yterian ChurcFi
SOLO: "StarSpangCed~anner" Alana Springsteen
`W~LC~~fE `WilZictm ~D. Sessoms, ~r.
9Kayor, ~Virginia Beack
~R~,S~PONSE ,~ohn ~lontgomery
9Kayor, North ~Dawn Borough
~EN~PAL ~j~ SOLti71ONSIGMNG 9Kayor ~WiQ'iam ~D. Sessoms, ,~r.
9Kayor,~oFin 9Kontgomery
~Vtrs. ~Vlargie Barnes, C(aair
~Vtayor's Commission onAging
SOGO: "O' ~Danny Boy'° Alana Springsteen
B~E~DI~7'ION ~verend CaroCsne ,~inkins
October 5, 2010
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PEN PAL
SIGNING CEREMONY
Mayor's Commission on Aging
Margie Barnes, Chair
Cheryl Avery-Hargrove
Lindy Casale - Rinaldi
Larry Graletts
Nina Kidd
Drew Lankford
Patrick Mahoney
Alexia Pittman
The Signing CeremonyADJOURNED at 5:45 P.M.
October 5, 2010
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I~Y~£1$,S' The Senior Citizen population has rapidly increased, both locally and
nationally, over the years;
~f1~~S.' The Mayor's Commission on Aging was established in cooperation with the
Nationa/ Older Americans Act to assist in identifying the needs of Senior Citizens, assist in reviewing
the nature and priorities of service, to articulate the functions of this Commission with other
agencies in the City, to assist in public information, legislative and educational efforts as they affect
our Senior Citizens, to undertake such special projects of interest to the Aging as the Mayor may
assign and to appropriately represent the Office of the Mayor,
I~l~$Id~S.' The Mayor's Commission on Aging is funded on/y through donations through
the City's annua/ fiscal year budget process with vouchers submitted for payment to the total
revenue received;
I~f~~~S.' The Mayor's Commission has conducted many Forums on various subjects,
including: crime prevention, elder abuse, legal, housing, parks and recreation, vo/unteerism,
transportation and other concerns such as roads, storm water, taxes, et cetera. The Commission has
been recognized by the Virginia Association on Aging and interfaces with Senior Services of
Southeastern Virginia and serves on the Steering Committee to the Medicare/Medicaid Assistance
Program; and,
I~fI~~S.' In 1995, the City of Virginia Beach established a"Sister City" relationship with
North Down Borough Council, Nor~hern Ireland, which has expressed a desire to create a PEN PAL
program with Virginia Beach and 'the Mayor's Commission On Aging has agreed to participate as a
part of the Sister City relationship, enhancing the educational exchanges between Arrowhead
Elementary with Towerview and St. Malachy Primary Schools and Kempsville Middle School with
Priary College as well as the Police and Fire exchanges that have existed.
N0~4; T~i~~~'O~ $~I7'li~•SOLY£D, that on this Fifth day of October, Two
Thousand Ten, the City of Virginia eeach, Virginia, and North Down eorough Council, IVorthern
Ireland join hands to affirm the establishment of a PEN PA[ PROGRAM as another enhancement of
our "Sister City" relationship which began in 1995, was chartered by Sister Cities International in
2001 and continues to enjoy a greot internationa! fellowship.
~IY~1V UND~~ OU~~f1VDS1~IVDS~fLS this Fifth Day of October, Two Thousand
and Ten,
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Margie n, Chair-Mayo~'s Commission on Aging
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William D. Sessoms, Jr., Mayor bhn Montgomery, Mayor
City of Virginia Beoch, Virginia North Down Borough Council