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Virginia Beach, Virginia
August 8, 2017
Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., called to order the CITY COUNCIL'S WORKSHOP in the City Council
Conference Room, Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at 4:00 P.M.
Council Members Present:
Jessica P. Abbott, M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer,
Barbara M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS
Kane, John D. Moss, Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E.
Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood
Council Members Absent:
None
August 8, 2017
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CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
SHERWOOD LAKES FLOODING ISSUES
4:00 P.M.
Mayor Sessoms welcomed Mark Johnson, Operations Engineer—Public Works. Mr. Johnson expressed
his appreciation to City Council for their continued support:
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CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
SHERWOOD LAKES FLOODING ISSUES
(Continued)
Here are the Permanent Pump Station Locations:
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Temporary Pumping North Lake
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CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
SHERWOOD LAKES FLOODING ISSUES
(Continued)
This is an overview of the Intake/Wet Well/Discharge Construction:
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Intake/Wet Well/Discharge
Construction
Scope
• Intake-36"Pipe
• Wet Well-30'x40'Concrete Pad
— Dimension 15'x18'x6' I n
• Discharge-20"Pipe
Schedule
• Final Plan-9/2017
• Construction start-12/2017 ,
Cost •
• Estimate-$750,000
This is an overview of the Permanent Pump Station Installation:
Permanent Pump Station Installation
North Lake Pump South Lake Pump
Installation Installation - -
Scope Scope
• Pump Installation • Pump Station Installation
• Electrical Controls • Electrical Controls
• Intake/Discharge Pipe
Schedule
• Final Plan—9/2018 Schedule
• Construction start—11/2018 • Final Plan—9/2019
Cost • Construction start—11/2019
• Estimate-$1.0M Cost
• Estimate-$1.0M
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CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
SHERWOOD LAKES FLOODING ISSUES
(Continued)
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Mayor Sessoms expressed his appreciation to Mr. Johnson and the entire Department for their hard work
on this project.
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CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
CRIME SIX MONTH UPDATE
4:32 P.M.
Mayor Sessoms welcomed Chief James Cervera, Police. Chief Cervera expressed his appreciation to the
City Council for their continued support:
Virginia Beach Police Department
CompStat Report
2017
6 Month Update
"If you focus on results, you will never change.
If you focus on change, you will get results."
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The preliminary clearance rate from January 1 —June 30, 2016, is 27.6% , with violent crime was at
68.4%:
Virginia Beach Police Department
PART I CRIME STATISTICS
January 1 to June 30
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Rape 101 85 -15.8% 86 68 85.1% 80.0%
Robbery 132 144 9.1% 66 71 50.0% 49.3%
A. ravated Assault 135 133 -1.5% 115 1t' 85.2% 82.0'/e
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Burglary 421 378 -10.2% 105 • 24.9% 20.9%
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Larceny 4,129 3,532 -14.5% 1,035 : t 25.1% 24.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft 245 16' -31.0% 3' 15.9% 27.8%
Anon 37 25 -32A% 13.5% 20.0%
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Date:07/15/2017
Source:IICR Part I Crone Reports.
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CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
CRIME SIX MONTH UPDATE
(Continued)
The majority of aggravated assaults are non-domestic:
Aggravated Assaults
January 1 to June 30,2017
85%of all rapes are known to the victim:
Rape
Victim to Offender Relationship
January 1 to June 30,2017
Unknown
1%
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CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
CRIME SIX MONTH UPDATE
(Continued)
The number of larceny cases from vehicles has increased:
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The areas below are those with the highest number of violent crimes:
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CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
CRIME SIX MONTH UPDATE
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The areas below are those with the highest number of robberies:
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CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
CRIME SIX MONTH UPDATE
(Continued)
There are a number of factors that have reduced the number of juveniles being arrested for violent
crimes:
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The City has had 116 Heroin overdoses from January 1 to August 8, 2017,161 of those resulted in death.
The antidote has been successfully used 19 times since the first of the year by Police Officers:
Heroin Update - 2017
Jan 1 -Jan 1 -
YTD YTD
2016 2017
Overdoses 148 116
Deaths 29 16'
`Additional 9 awaiting OCME results
Naloxone: '
Jan 1 to Dec 31,2016—40 deployments - -
Jan 1 to YTD,2017—19 deployments l 'E
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CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
CRIME SIX MONTH UPDATE
(Continued)
Adopts New Goal
From the 2018-2020 Virginia Beach Police Department
Strategic Plan:
Goal 4
Strengthen and Improve Upon Community Partnership
and Outreach Efforts,and Increase Internal and
External Departmental Communications and
Transparency Efforts
Accomplishments for 2017
• All policies published online
• Citizen complaint outcomes available online
• Open data sets available to the public(Crashes,Incidents,Calls for Service)
Chief Cervera continues to use the powerful and honest statement he saw during a past rally in support of
the Police Department: "Strong Communities Make Police Obsolete":
"Strong Communities Make Police Obsolete"
Community Policing Efforts
• Western Bayside "3261"
• Holland Rd / Lynnhaven Pkwy Corridor
• Princess Anne Plaza Area
• College Park
• Pecan Gardens
• Atlantis Apartments
• Oceana Gardens Area
• Seatack/ Birdneck Road Corridor
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CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
CRIME SIX MONTH UPDATE
(Continued)
Below are the Department's Community Outreach efforts:
Community Outreach Efforts
VBPD partnered to kick off "hi:- `` 7 • .-►.- .r k
the first night of an eight
week program, Lake Edward
Area Summer Nights r �i ' "
Basketball League
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VBPD participated in the
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L. ,. 2017 "Families Serving
i ) Families"celebration.
Expressive Activities
January 1 — July 15, 2017
• Number of Events: 31
• Hours Worked:Total: 1,225 —of which 659 were
overtime hours
• Number of Participants: at least 2,800
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CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
CRIME SIX MONTH UPDATE
(Continued)
Below is the 2017 Neighborhood Survey planned to be conducted:
2017 Neighborhood Survey Dates
Date Neighborhood
August 9th Lake Edward, Campus East
August 16th Green Run, Pecan Gardens
September 13th Emerald PointlWashington Square,
Atlantis Apartments, Hill Meadow
September 20th Manchester Village Area, The Oaks,
Scarborough Square
Arrests Made without Incident
January 1 - June 30, 2017
• Suspect Armed with Gun — 9
• Suspect Armed with Knife or Other— 3
• Arrestee with a Firearm in Possession at
the Time of Arrest - 82
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CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
CRIME SIX MONTH UPDATE
(Continued)
Total Uses of Force
• From January 1 to June 30th there have been
347 UOF Events.
• 72% of all forced used were hands on
techniques.
The total Citizen Contacts is 150,143 resulting in 0.3%of citizen contacts in Use of Force:
Citizen Contacts
January 1-
June 30,
Citizen Contacts 2017
Total Calls for Service 84,597
UCR Adult Arrests 8.921
UCR Juvenile Arrests 590
Total UCR Arrests 9,511
Total Field Contacts 4,254
Total Uniform Patrol Traffic Sto.s 32,058
All Moving Violations 10,361
All Non-Moving Violations 9.362
Total Violations 19.723
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CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
CRIME SIX MONTH UPDATE
(Continued)
Mid-Year Use of Force by Type
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Mayor Sessoms expressed his appreciation to Chief Cervera and the entire Department for a job well
done.
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CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
COMPLEX CARE PROGRAM
5:03P.M.
Mayor Sessoms welcomed Danette Smith, Director — Human Services. Ms. Smith expressed her
appreciation to the City Council for their continued support. Ms. Smith advised Aileen Smith, Deputy
Director, would be providing today's presentation:
Human Services Department
A Learning Community:
Providing a Safety Net for Virginia Beach
Citizens
Complex Care Program
David L Hansen,City Manager August 8,2017 Dannette R.Smith,Director
Kenneth L Chandler,Deputy City Aileen 1.Smith,Deputy Director
Manager
Here is the Human Services Department Mission:
Human Services Department Mission
The Human Services Department provides citizens the
opportunity to achieve the highest level of self-
sufficiency,safety,and quality of life possible,through
an array of coordinated services delivered in a climate
of dignity,respect,and accountability.
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CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
COMPLEX CARE PROGRAM
(Continued)
Here is an overview of the Complex Care Program:
Complex Care Program
• In 2016 a focus group made up of Human Services Department
staff from multiple program areas convened to identify service
gaps in the area of housing for individuals living with serious
behavioral health challenges.
• Providing supportive and supervised residential placements to
individuals with complex care needs rose to the top of the list of
needs.
• The Community Services Board reserved funds identified to
support the program recommendations which are designed to
meet the intensive housing needs of individuals with no other
source of funding. •
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Complex Care Program
The proposed Complex Care Program will provide funding for
placements in Intensive or Supervised Residential settings.
• Intensive or Supervised Residential Services provides
services for individuals diagnosed with a serious mental
health diagnosis such as schizophrenia and who do not have
resources to pay for appropriate housing.
• Intensive or Supervised Residential Services provide 24-hour
supervision and support for individuals who require
assistance with behavior management and basic living skills
such as personal hygiene, meal preparation, laundry and
transportation.
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CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
COMPLEX CARE PROGRAM
(Continued)
Below is the Target Population and how Referrals will take place:
Complex Care Program
Target Population
• Individuals who are at risk of recurring hospitalization,
homelessness,or incarceration due to the acuity of their
symptoms and level of functional disability.
• Individuals who may be at-risk in the community without
intensive 24-hour support and appropriate supportive housing
options.
Referrals
Housing requests will be reviewed and approved by the
Behavioral Health Division leadership during senior staffing
meetings.
Below is the Eligibility Criteria:
Complex Care Program
Eligibility Criteria
• 18 years of age or older
• Virginia Beach resident that is receiving services from the
Behavioral Health Division
• Diagnosis of serious mental illness,substance abuse or co-
occurring disorder
• History of unstable housing and/or current barriers to safe
housing due to psychiatric illness
• At risk for homelessness,hospitalization,or incarceration due to
psychiatric symptoms
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CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
COMPLEX CARE PROGRAM
(Continued)
Below is an overview of the Duration of Complex Care Housing Funds:
Complex Care Housing Funds
Duration
• Up to six months for individuals who have benefits pending and
may acquire benefits to cover housing expenses in alternative
settings.
• One year for individuals who need time to stabilize in an
Intensive Residential Setting before transitioning into more
independent settings.
• Two years for individuals who have the most intensive needs and
will require a longer period to acclimate into a community
setting.
Below are the cost estimates for most frequently accessed intensive residential placements:
Complex Care Program
Cost estimates for most frequently accessed intensive residential
placements:
• Adult Foster Care: Approximately$2,200 per month
Providers are certified by DSS to provide support with meeting daily needs and
monitoring safety in a home-like environment Individuals are required to attend
outside day programs.
• Assisted Living Facilities: Approximately$3,200 per month
• State licensed facilities that provide 24/7 supervision by multiple on-site
providers and have structured daily activities,provide personal health care and
nursing services.
Intensive Residential: Approximately$4,000-$6,000 per month
State licensed residential settings that provides 24/7 care based on a treatment
plan.Staff are trained in behavioral health interventions and provide skill building,
group activities,behavior modification, medication management, interpersonal
skill building,and other life skills.
The initial budget for this program is proposed at$50,000.Future funding will be based
on estimated need and will not exceed Community Services fund balance reserves.
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CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
COMPLEX CARE PROGRAM
(Continued)
Below are the Program Outcome Goals:
Complex Care Program
Program Outcome Goals
• Increased access to housing resources
• Reduction in the number of hospital admissions and
incarceration commitments
• Enhanced access to support services such as HSD Behavioral
Health case management as well as other referrals for medical
treatment as needed
• Increased access to counseling and other supports to help
individuals have successful residential experiences and
recoveries.
Questions
Mayor Sessoms expressed his appreciation to Ms. Smith and the entire Department for all of their hard
work and dedication to the City.
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ADD ON
CITY COUNCIL RETREAT
Discussion
Mayor Sessoms advised the City Manager has provided the "Working Agenda"for the upcoming City
Council Mid-Year Retreat scheduled for September 12, 2017.
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ADD ON
Councilman Uhrin met with the Stakeholders regarding the Holiday Lights and proposal of testing the
"relighting" in the parks and not holding the Holiday Lights this year. As a result of that meeting,
Councilman Uhrin will be presenting a Resolution for consideration next week.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor William D. Sessoms,Jr., DECLARED the City Council Meeting ADJOURNED at 5:33 P.M.
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Amanda Finl-Barnes ' MC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
th Hodges Fraser, MMC
City Clerk
August 8, 2017