APRIL 22, 2020 SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION MINUTES - OUR :�H�T
VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Virginia Beach, Virginia
April 22, 2020
Mayor Dyer called to order the SPECIAL MEETING BY ELECTRONIC MEANS of the VIRGINL4
BEACH CITY COUNCIL, on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at 6:42 P.M Mayor Dyer personally opened
in the City Council Chamber while all other members of City Council appeared electronically via WebEx.
Council Members Present:
Jessica P. Abbott, Michael F. Berlucchi, Mayor Robert M. Dyer,
Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, John D. Moss, Aaron R. Rouse,
Rosemary Wilson, Vice Mayor James L. Wood and Sabrina D. Wooten
Council Members Absent:
Guy K. Tower joined late due to technical difficulties
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ITEM I.
MAYOR'S CALL FOR
SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION ITEM#70194
Mayor Dyer read the Mayor's Call for the SPECIAL MEETING:
April 1, 2020
"HONORABLE MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
On March 12, 2020, Governor Northam declared a state of emergency due to COVID-19. Because
of the catastrophic nature of the declared emergency, it is impracticable and unsafe to assemble a
quorum of the City Council in a single location. In accordance with the Virginia Beach City Code
Section 2-21 and Virginia Code§2.2-3708.2(A)(3), and by the authority vested in me as Mayor of
the City of Virginia Beach, I hereby call for a SPECIAL MEETING BY ELECTRONIC
COMMUNICATION MEANS of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday,April 22,2020
6:30 P.M.
In accordance with Virginia Code § 2.2-3708.2(A)(3), this SPECIAL MEETING BY
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION MEANS will be held virtually with Council Members
participating via video/audio conference. The purpose of this SPECIAL MEETING is for
the City Council to conduct a PUBLIC HEARING to obtain public input regarding the
FY2020-21 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN:
• The FY2020-21 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program
• Authorization of$69,741,841 in General Obligation Bonds
• Authorization of$1,318,515 in Water and Sewer Utility Revenue Bonds
• Authorization of$34,708,495 in Storwmater Utility Revenue Bonds
This Special Meeting will be broadcast on cable tv, www.vbgov.com and Facebook Live.
Citizens are encouraged to submit their comments to the City Council prior to the Special
Meeting via email at CityCouncil@vbgov.com. Should a citizen wish to make comments
during the Special Meeting, staff will attempt to facilitate real-time citizen participation in
the Special Meeting for those citizens who register at
https://vbgov.webex.com/vbgov/onstage/g.php?MTID=e95e57e7db05368bd295661087715ba1 c
In addition to registration, any citizen wishing to make comments during the Special Meeting
must also register with the City Clerk's Office by calling (757) 385-4303 or via email at
ABarnes@vbgov.com prior to 6:00 p.m., April 22, 2020.
Sincerely,
s/
Robert M. Dyer
Mayor"
Cc: City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Deputy City Managers
FOIA Officer
Communications Office
April 22, 2020
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ITEM II.
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM#70195
Mayor Dyer DECLARED A PUBLIC HEARING:
The following registered to speak:
William Hazel, 2401 Atlantic Avenue,Phone:422-1587, requested funding continue for historic houses and
museums
Susan Husak, 1104 Bruton Lane, Phone: 438-5773, requested a sidewalk on Bay Colony Drive
Dianna Howard, 1057 Debaca Court, Phone: 567-9021, spoke in OPPOSITION to the budget and any
tax or fee increase
Debbie Lou Hague—Civic League President, 1105 Chumley Road, Phone:428-4943, requested a sidewalk
on Bay Colony Drive
Tim Worst, 2556 Entrada Drive, Phone: 353-1555, spoke in OPPOSITION to the budget and requested
funding for flood control projects in Southern part of the City
George Bryant, 2320 Dott Drive, Phone: 434-0825, spoke in OPPOSITION to the budget and any tax or
fee increase
Max Gonano, 3000 Clarke Drive, Phone: 642-3776, requested funding remain in the budget for the Fire
Department's Supervisor Mid point Career Progression and Workforce Development Programs
John Carver, 3506 Hoby Court,Phone:217-649-1646, requested funding remain in the budget for the Fire
Department's Supervisor Mid point Career Progression and Workforce Development Programs
Jarome Bell, 3053 Clarke drive, Phone: 318-1306,spoke in OPPOSITION to the budget and any tax or fee
increase
BJBaumann,President-Restaurant Association, 308 Mediterranean Avenue,Phone: 422-5654, requested
additional funding for marketing and advertising of tourism in the budget
Trina Olson Keeny, Director-SonRise Festival, requested support for the upcoming SonRise Festival
Lynnwood Branch, Phone: 777-8331, requested additional funding for marketing and advertising of
tourism in the budget
Michael Woodhead, 2329 Simpkins Court, Phone: 571-236-3278, requested additional funding for
marketing and advertising of tourism in the budget
Empsy Munden, 2760 Ocean Shore Avenue, Phone: 869-5785, spoke in OPPOSITION to the budget and
any tax or fee increase
Barbara Messner, P. O. Box 514, did not respond
April 22, 2020
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ITEM IL
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM#70195
(Continued)
Andrew Jackson, 153 Upperville Road, Phone: 490-0901, requested funding to support Disparity Study
recommendations
Noel Garo, 4624 Twain Lane, Phone: 377-1236,requested funding remain in the budget for the Fire
Department's Supervisor Mid point Career Progression and Workforce Development Programs
Russel Lyons, 3612 Atlantic Avenue, Phone: 297-6028, requested additional funding for marketing and
advertising of tourism in the budget
Scott Miller, 513 South Kings Point Road, Phone: 572-8918, spoke in OPPOSITION to the budget
Robert Pizzini, Chairman-Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, Virginia Beach Division, Phone: 333-
4940, requested additional funding for marketing and advertising of tourism in the budget
Mark Slaughter, President - Central Business District Association, requested additional funding for
marketing and advertising of tourism in the budget
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Dyer CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING
April 22, 2020
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ITEM HI
ADJOURNMENT
ITEM#70196
Mayor Robert M. Dyer DECLARED the City Council SPECIAL MEETING ADJOURNED at 7:39
P.M.
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Chief Deputy City Clerk
A nda Bar MC Robert M. Dyer
City Clerk Mayor
April 22, 2020