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JUNE 28, 2016 WORKSHOP MINUTES -1- rJ� rt`'�zs1`sc,4'-L7 a Cp tr z> u os) 1. y.4-`=ye s-ou t0 Lot oLvvl_ki�od'� VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Virginia Beach, Virginia June 28, 2016 Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., called to order the CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS in the City Council Chamber, Tuesday,June 28, 2016, at 4:00 P.M. Council Members Present: Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood Council Members Absent: M. Benjamin Davenport family vacation June 28, 2016 -2- CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS HAMPTON ROADS TRANSPORTATION- Accountability Commission 4:00 P.M. Mayor Sessoms welcomed Kevin Page, Executive Director - Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission "HRTAC". Mr. Page expressed his appreciation to City Council for their continued support. Mr. Page is happy to report in less than one (1)year, $1.2-Billion has been received for projects funded and constructions underway; however, there is a long way to go to meet the transportation needs within the Region: HAMPTON ROADS TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNTABILITY COMMISSION FIR TA" Economic Vitality and Quality of Life Unlocking Hampton Roads Kevin Page HRTAC was created by the General Assembly a few years ago to develop a funding plan for planned projects and work within VDOT to deliver those projects: HRTAC Overview Purpose: To develop a funding plan for planned projects and work with VDOT to deliver those projects. Empowered to procure,finance,build and operate highway,bridge and tunnel projects in Hampton Roads Authorized to use HRTF monies and tolls for construction projects on new or existing highways,bridges and tunnels and to issue bonds using revenues to support bond debt Regional Collaboration-Works closely with the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization(HRTPO)who determines Project Prioritization for the region June 28, 2016 -3- CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS HAMPTON ROADS TRANSPORTATION— Accountability Commission (Continued) HRTAC Membership is made up of nineteen (19) Voting Members plus five (5) Members of the General Assembly and four(4)non-voting Ex-officio members. HRTAC Membership 19 Voting members AC lT^ 10 TI = Its arks •C04404 CO • " Chesapeake Isle of Wight Franklin fames City Hampton Southampton — Newport News York Norfolk Popuoson S Wl General Auwnbfv Mamkta �j• Portsmouth Two Members of the Senate Suffolk Three Members of the House of _ Virginia Beach Delegates ` Williamsburg 4 Non-Voting Ex-officio members Commonwealth Transportation Board Member Virginia Department of Transportation Virgin ia Department of Rail and Public Transportation Virginia Port Authority • HRTAC is a political subdivision of the Commonwealth 3 • Primarily funded with HB 2313 revenue(Hampton Roads Transportation Fund) approved by the 2013 General Assembly HRTAC receives funds from two different revenue sources: HAMPTON ROADS TRANSPORTATION FUND Additional Sales Tax -Additional 0.7% - $129.1M Est. Revenue FY16(Updated by TAX 2/2016)—($129.97M FY2015) Additional Fuels Tax -Regional tax on motor fuels -Additional 2.1%-$34.6 Est. Revenue FY16 (Updated by TAX 2/2016)—($40.94M FY2015) • Fuel tax not floored in 2013—Loss of nearly $14-15M per year ,^ State Code requires HRTF funds to be spent ' Hampton Roads highway construction projects June 28, 2016 -4- CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS HAMPTON ROADS TRANSPORTATION— Accountability Commission (Continued) Below are the roles of HRTPO and HRTAC: Roles of the HRTPO and HRTAC '° sTPO L'RTA" PREPARES AND MAINTAINS LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PIAN RIM) YES NOTRANSPORTATION ALLOCATES AST►AND O7MAO MOMES YES NO MAI/TA NS TRANSPORTATION R°vEMENTPROGRAMfTP) YES NO Rr USES HAMPTON ROADS TRANSPORTATION FUNDIMETT)TO BUILD IRCR WAK, NO YES BRIDGES,AND TUNNELS THESE BOND AND U MSES E TO SUPPORT NO DS YES PROCURES,FINANCES INRTF,TOLLS,BONDS) • AND OPERATES HIGHWAY,BRIDGE,AND NO YES TUNNEL PROJECTS Below is the evolution of HRTAC Projects: EVOLUTION OF HRTAC Projects Program .- — 1110!IIRIM •MTIPO •NAUC MI DININeratioa Improyeamet IOPwoomm / l • HRTPO Long Range Transportation Plan identifies priority projects in the constrained plan or vision plan as under study/development/construction fi • HRTAC develops a six year funding plan to guide in project funding for development and construction ? • HRTAC allocates funds to specific projects,asks that the HRTPO add them to 1 the TIP • The CTB selects the Local Preferred Alternative,maintains Statewide Transportation Improvement Program,allocates state funding to projects in F Six Year Improvement Program • VDOT assists in project readiness and construction June 28, 2016 -5- CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS HAMPTON ROADS TRANSPORTATION— Accountability Commission (Continued) Below are the Regional Priority Projects: _ RQ TON ARI REGIONAL PRIORITY PROJECTS - ��, 0 I J c i� Eke\limo Ili • HRBT and Craney Connector are not Included by HRTPO as HRTF funded 7 projects,but are being studied in the SEIS. Hampton Roads Transportation Fund Nine Candidate Projects* 1-64 Peninsula(64.ane Option) •1.Segment 1(Jefferson Ave(exit 255)to Route 238/Mile Merke,248 bolt 207) •2.Segment 2(Route 238/Mile Marker 248(exit 247)to Route 199 East of Williamsburg(exit 242) •3.Segment 3(Route 199 East of Willumsburg(exit 242)to Route 199 West of Wilkamsburg(exit 234) •4.Fort Eustis Blvd Interchange •5.Patriots Dossing(with Craney(stand Connector-Provided by VPA) •6.1.664 Widening(includes Bowers Hill Interchange) 7.1-64 Southold/(Includes High-Rise Bridge) 8.1.64/1.264 Interchange(including Wttchduck Interchange) 9.US 460/58/13 Connector(Suffolk Bypass to 1-664,includes SPSA and Hampton Roads Executive Airport Interchanges) •All projects but the Patriots Crossing Improve existing VDOT Highways June 28, 2016 -6- • CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS HAMPTON ROADS TRANSPORTATION- Accountability Commission (Continued) Here is the sequencing of Regional Priority Projects based on project readiness: Imo 2040 LRTP: Regional Priority Projects 'Sequencing Based on Project Readiness' HAMPTON ROADS REGIONAL PRIORITY PROJECTS •1-64 Peninsula W,dening TPO .M.•`g Projects P..v.o l_HU w r T!snse, a- •I.64/I-264 Interchange w�r.a�r.� .• Ijee,r�,r Pal •1-64 Southslde Widening/High- Rise Bridge-Phase 1 • •Hampton Roads Crossing:locally Preened Alternative-Phase 1 •'-"�"- � y •1-64 Southside Widening/High- r e" e Rise fridge-Phase 2 .1 O ...-.._..^_., •rba/wn Eustis Blvd Interchange - - •US Route 460/58/13 Connector •:•Approved by the HRTPO Board at its February 18,2016 Meeting. • Below are construction projects totaling$1.5-Billion that will be fully underway by September-2016: HAMPTON ROADS REGIONAL PRIORITY PROJECTS "Moving Projects Forward—HRTF Investments" -TPO IIRTBCe ! 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Preis r nNnrw •Pro.lM£RyM- • June 28, 2016 k- -7- CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS HAMPTON ROADS TRANSPORTATION— Accountability Commission (Continued) Here is a look at Smart Scale(HB2)Funding Requests: HRTPO - SMART SCALE (HB2) FUNDING REQUESTS Project Costs and Funding $Millions Projects HR1T State/Federal Additional Total Cost Allocations Allocations HRTF Request H82 Request 1-64 Peninsula Widening $647.4 $257.6 $100.0 50.0 5289.8 F64 Southside Widening, Including High Rise Bridge $2,050.0 $20.0 $0.0 51,730.0 5300.0 1-64/1.264 Interchange $343.7 $69.7 $16.7 $0.0 $257.3 • The Commonwealth Transportation Board at its June meeting awarded 5144.927.752 to the 1-64 Widening Project • The Hampton Roads Region will spend significant regional funds to improve the VDOT highway network 11 A Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement(SEIS) is underway to reevaluate the Hampton Roads Crossing Study: Hampton Roads SEIS • VDOT and FHWA have initiated work on a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement(SETS)to reevaluate the Hampton Roads Crossing Study. • HRTAC continues to advance project finance • Funding setout for first phase in approved 2016-2022 funding plan • Bond Counsel engaged to begin bond validation work Alt.A Alt.B Alt.C Alt.D 1-64 improvements 1-64/HRBT 1-664 Alt.B and C b/w 1-664 8 1-564 • 1564 1564/1564 12. HRBT • 1564 Connector Connectors • Route 164 Connector 1-564 • Route 164 Route 164 Connector June 28, 2016 -8- CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS HAMPTON ROADS TRANSPORTATION— Accountability Commission (Continued) Below is the HRTAC Adopted Funding Plan and HRTPO Pending Long Rang Plan: HRTAC Funding Plan Adopted and HRTPO Long Range Plan Pending • Anticipated revenues are down for 2040 Constrained Long Range Plan • HRTAC's Funding Plan was approved and communicated on March 17, 2016 to update HRTAC projects in the Constrained Long Range Plan • Consultants assisted in the development of a Plan of Finance/Funding Plan Update to finance and build the projects • Identified project financing scenarios and information shared with HRTPO for the Constrained Long Range Plan-first constrained plan for construction of HRTAC Regional Projects. • HRTPO approved project sequencing approach at its February meeting • Legislation adopted to assist in advancing the mission of the HRTAC and improve its ability to conduct business Below is HRTAC 2016-2022 Funding Plan: HRTAC Funding Plan MAC MIL=Funding plan MAC Prepare level SpndrhM Approved M..d,17.20111 illlllllli� June 28, 2016 -9- CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS HAMPTON ROADS TRANSPORTATION— Accountability Commission (Continued) Below are the transportation issues to be considered by the General Assembly in 2016: General Assembly- 2016 HRTAC Omnibus Bill HB1111 • Allows investment and provides liability protections. • Allows counties to designate a representative. • Allows all localities to have representation at the meetings if Chief Elected Officer or County Designee is unable to attend.Notice must be given 48 hours before meeting if regular member is unable to attend. • Administrative and operating expenses shall be paid by HRTAC Revenues. No Floor on Gas Tax for HRTAC or NVTA. General Assembly Actions- 2016 Tolling • Language within the budget establishes new toll policy restricting CTB,VDOT, HRTAC,and NVTA from tolling existing un-tolled lanes without General Assembly approval except on: • HOV/HOT Lanes • New Lane capacity • New bridges • Short segments of highways between existing toll facilities • Legislation was adopted allowing better collection of unpaid toll bills from other states. June 28, 2016 -10- CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS HAMPTON ROADS TRANSPORTATION— Accountability Commission (Continued) Here are the Next Steps: Next Steps • HRTAC will continue work to develop solutions • Considerations will be made as more information is available • Incorporate General Assembly and Smart Scale(HB2) outcomes • High Rise Bridge—Advance Construction Phase I • SEIS—Draft August 2016—Available for 45 day public comment period-Final SEIS Record of Decision Summer 2017 • Public discussion on how to fund the projects • HRTAC will advance its approved 2016-2022 Funding Plan and bond validation work • HRTPO will approve its Long Range Transportation Plan LUW A # nr% I rtv www.hrtac.org Mayor Sessoms expressed his appreciation to Mr. Page for this informative presentation and for all of the work of HRTAC. June 28, 2016 -11- CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS HAMPTON ROADS REGIONAL BENCHMARKING STUDY 4:20 P.M. Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. welcomed Greg Grootendorst, Chief Economist — HRPDC. Mr. Grootendorst expressed his appreciation to City Council for their continued support. Hampton Roads Regional Benchmarking Study Presented to Virginia Beach City Councilay �� . OTON ROADS Greg Grootendorst Chief Economist June 28,2016 The original Benchmarking Study was funded by the Federal Government for the purpose below: Purpose Provide quality indicators for socioeconomic variables in Hampton Roads to help inform the decision-making process !-aC Hampton Roads Regional Bent hmar king Study 2 June 28, 2016 -12- CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS HAMPTON ROADS REGIONAL BENCHMARKING STUDY (Continued) The Report is available online for anyone to view and covers the below topics: Benchmarking Chapters • Introduction Hampton Roads • The Economy Regional Benchmarking Study • Defense Industry • The Port • Tourism Industry :4_ • Retail industry Il • Demographics • Real Estate ' • Transportation �i$\ • Education • Government Finances . • Quality of Life � ...,.. • Local Comparison Available Online 4E't ' Hampton Roads Regional Benchmarking study 3 Below is the comparison of Hampton Roads to the other similar Metropolitan Areas: 2014 American Community Survey Data for Hampton Roads HR Rank in the Comparable Metro Areas H,ghvv voio., rowr:r vo,,,, 78% of the Labor Force that are , C O N in the Armed Forces 2% Who Worked Outside C_ O 1e County of Residence 54 7% St of Renter's Spending>30'.. C O >e of Income on Housing 528,755 Per Capita Income c - O '• 29.6% %of People Who Have a , C . Bachelor's Degree 35.5 Median Age r t :JO u, Gini Coefficient (Measure of O' .43 Income Equality) r < 'j Hampton Roads Regional Benchmarking Study 4 June 28, 2016 -13- CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS HAMPTON ROADS REGIONAL BENCHMARKING STUDY (Continued) The Hampton Roads Economy is comparable to economies of small countries: The Economy Nominal Gross Product in 2014 $120 15100 - $91 8 580 kI re ZO,a �a j,00 °apa a 4,00 zip aka 0 '�- +. �} 1�'+_ 40 Nod Q1 tee Hampton Roads and Sele0 cted Countries Sad o:CIA wotltook.Mrcau of E[oranw Ana/on a.HRPO( /ld Hampton Roads Regional 0enchmarking Study 5' Here is a look at the Hampton Roads Gross Product since 2001: The Economy Hampton Roads Gross Product (Inflation-Adjusted 2009 Dollars) $90 $85 110 L 1.8% > IE ° $65 2 $60 Non-Zero $55 AxiS $50 1d3~'e~1 5g'ti 'tide 1 ��1 ti 15'le le'le 19'4'''194* Sown,:aaooau of Ecoaon,k.00k aW M V0c ' Hampton Roads Regional Benthmarking Study 6 June 28, 2016 -14- CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS HAMPTON ROADS REGIONAL BENCHMARKING STUDY (Continued) Here is a comparison of the Annualized Percent Change in Total Employment between Hampton Roads and similar Metropolitan Areas: The Economy Annualized Percent Change in Total Employment 4.5% 3..5% 117. 3.0% , c:2.5% U.S.Metro Area Average is 1.94% 1;:::: : . 0.54% c 0.5 0 111111111IIIIIL.0% toe+'.Fw0:"�`F940 �sc�c�w A��a�d"vy<�`�'` .+'�`�; ,Aeye��vw�,"p�+ Metropolitan Areas with Population between 1 and 3 Million Sow,w.boy.of Economic MAWS MO HMV( r Hampton Roads Regional8enchmarking Study 7 Public Employment has stayed constant, while Private Employment has grown: The Economy Public and Private Employment In Hampton Roads 1,200,000 Government to Private 1,000,000 800,000 600,000 E 0 z 400,000 200,000 e`" 4,0ti 10" 19.ti'" Swra:eureH,of Ecano,H MNy».iW MINX Itampton Roads Regional Rent hmarking Study 8 June 28, 2016 -15- CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS HAMPTON ROADS REGIONAL BENCHMARKING STUDY (Continued) Healthcare and Social Assistance employment has grown since 2005, while Construction employment has decreased: The Economy Ten-Year Change in Civilian Employment by Sector c 25,000 N 15,000 '�' 15,000 ill1111111111111.111110 WA10,000 d 5,000 n Yd (5,000) 11---111 a (10,000) (15,000) — , (20,000) - - Mca°� te`4.aJ �Sa• '� ' aT'" Industry Sector Sao.S,,...a U4.,Ynetw,w n..oc Hampton Roads Regional Benchmarking Study 9 The Unemployment Rate in Hampton Roads has stayed consistently below the National Average: Unemployment Unemployment Rate in the U.S.,Virginia,and Hampton Roads 12% OS V.�rrld Hauiptcr Road% 110% 8% 6% ordkNW.....4%%.4.4„ogr1/4..\''SN Y 4% ped 0% Saute:Wr..0 el ten.AMIft.a and 00400 dALC7r Hampton Roads Regional Benchmarkinl,Study 10 June 28, 2016 -16- CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS HAMPTON ROADS REGIONAL BENCHMARKING STUDY (Continued) Here is a look at the Ratio of Hampton Roads Per Capita Income(PCI) to the U.S. and Virginia: Wages & Income Relative Per Capita Income 110% rd Share of US PCI —Share of Virginia PCI S 105% � 100% 1 - E 95% a 90% 8 E 85% S 80% NOR-Zero ms 75% ti°'°� ti91� ti9^1 ti°p1 ti°� ti,,0� ti�'� ti�°1 tip)" tia'y tiff' tio'� Scarp: Jn.of .nal„aa and MILD( Hampton Roads Regional Benchmarking Study 11 Here is a look at the Ratio of Hampton Roads vs. U.S. Weekly Private Wages: Wages & Income • Average Weekly Private Wages Hampton Roads vs.U.S. 120% 100% A 80% 3 2 60% 3 40% 0 0 ID 20% 0% 01 00 Oq ti0 ti> jfl,Jj 1. • '4erg" Hampton Roads Regional RenchmarIinp Study 12 June 28, 2016 -17- CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS HAMPTON ROADS REGIONAL BENCHMARKING STUDY (Continued) Here is a comparison of Real Median Family Incomes between Hampton Roads and the U.S.: Wages & Income U.S.and Hampton Roads Real Median Family Incomes $80,000 Hampton Roads —U S $70,000 - $60,000 a $50,000 • $40,000 $30,000 e $20,000 - -- -- - $10,000 $0 p� p, OP tioS' ye tt{� p�d5Q " yd yd° oti� �yL d, yOyP so�m.us.r.o,,,.s.«o t,metwn common./wny,nd Ewa dAlfpr Hampton Roads Regional Benchmarking Study 13 The average Earnings Per Worker in Hampton Roads has been slightly lower than the National Average: Wages & Income Earnings Per Worker (Inflation-Adjusted( $45,000 LEEMg Hampton Roads —U.S. ^. R $25,000 tie $20,000 A• $15,000 • $10,000 $5,000 $0 Soutar Bureau a trawmk•,utya end NWWD< ,ak2NV Hampton Roads Regional fcnchmarAml•Study 14 June 28, 2016 -18- CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS HAMPTON ROADS REGIONAL BENCHMARKING STUDY (Continued) Here is a look at money spent during "times of war": Industry: Defense Annualized Real Defense Outlays (U S.Quarterly Data.Seasonally Adjusted) $1,000 War on Terror $900 80s Cold War o Ssoc Vietnam • $7DC Korean War Buildup b $600 War .� $500 • $400 8 $300 10%of 5%of m $200 GDP GDP $too $o ties^ le(,'s ,eae ,1,h ties~ ties^ •O5 •) e 0' 19('' 1e�� iketor Hampton Road;Regional Benchmarking Study 15 Here is a look at Defense Contract Spending in Hampton Roads. Industry: Defense Defense Contracts in Hampton Roads (l o f la d o n-Adjusted) ::: • e• $8000 - $6,000 O F o i S2.0oo S4000 iiiiiiiiiiiiiilllllll So 4'‘ °0a�cOv��,��0y��0 ice��s ry��tip'��q,ti titi�~y source:usbpeaelins o'.Co,OWateel eMral Oust Repeat and PIMMD( Hampton Roads Regional Benchmarkmg Study 16 June 28, 2016 -19- CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS HAMPTON ROADS REGIONAL BENCHMARKING STUDY (Continued) Here is a look at Military Personnel as a Share of Hampton Roads Employment: Industry: Defense Military Personnel as a Share of Hampton Roads Employment 30% I 25% Since 1969 Past 10 years -58,800 -26,200 15% ; 10% a 86K Personnel 5% 0% swr<.:w,r•w,d tCOCKNIIKanat,same MMpa Hampton Roads Regional Renchmarking Study 17 Here is a comparison of Average Monthly Level of Trade between Hampton Roads and the World: Industry: The Ports Average Monthly Level of Trade 250 $6 Hampton Roads Trade —World Trade 200 55 150 00 18 $3001 0 $z EM 50 $1 tJ 0 SO Source.eon d vkµMa ntetakaten lot Economic(o.Operaton,and Maroc ♦ Haluptot,RuadtRrg.onalI nchntarl.ir rt.Study 18 June 28, 2016 -20- CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS HAMPTON ROADS REGIONAL BENCHMARKING STUDY (Continued) Hampton Rods Employment in the Leisure and Hospitality Industry has steadily grown: Industry: Tourism Hampton Roads Employment in the Leisure and Hospitality Industry 100,000 90,000 t 80,000 E 70,000 . ii rti ��ti ti ti 1 tie iiiiiiii1HJO tie ti ti�ti0~0 ti0y�ti0~p Source:Meow of t.Eo,ssaMia and NM( Hampton Roads Regional 8enchmarking Study 19 Hampton Roads'Retail Share of Total Employment has been consistently higher than the National Average: Industry: Retail Retail Share of Total Employment 13.5% 13.0% 1990 HR Share 13.2% U.S.Share cE 12.5% & 12.0% 2015 11.4% WC 11.5% CLs 11.0: 1990 12.0%a 2015 /}10.5% 1L0% _ 30.0% Non-Zero Axis 9.5% og. ,to 40'.0.° 40. e e CClY' s..,,c,....EnKkrom.Commission..a oCtoc Hampton Roads Regional Renchmarking Study 20 June 28, 2016 -21— CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS HAMPTON ROADS REGIONAL BENCHMARKING STUDY (Continued) Internet Sales make up 7.84%of U.S. Retail Sales as of 2016: Industry: Retail • Internet Sales as a Share of U.S.Sales 9% 3 8% I 7.84% rc 7% I4% 0.78% iq 61111111111111111111111111111 a% e45ti�� h ti OS%'if��ry10 ti'>1d< ti ti�~p ti�~y ti 3 S.c.�,.e.c..,.na 11eroc • %04:1r Hampton Roads Regional Benehmarking Study 21 Here is a look at the Value of Building Permits based on Unit Size: Real Estate Value of Building Permits (Inflation-Adjusted) $2.5 5 Units or More Y 3 or 4 Units ■2 Units •1 Unit $2.0 $ E $0.0 � tie�1 ti`' ti�1 ry�� ti tip^ ti� ION' tiON' ti�~y Scut..U.S.Census Bui..0.,d MOOS • ; = Hampton Roads Regional Benchmaskmi.Study 22 June 28, 2016 -22- CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS HAMPTON ROADS REGIONAL BENCHMARKING STUDY (Continued) The House Prices in Hampton Roads have been consistently above the National Average: Real Estate House Price Index 250 e—Hampton Roads Virginia U.S. 200 150 x 4 100 n• 50 ea c 0 C> C>'es O.> O> 01O 01 O~ O> O' O~ Off' O� LC�Q 1t�y 1C�L '1Q 15P P,‘01��y y�yL y��S y�yo��tiy CY source.rMw IHaa4 rwn<.AV.V wA MIVDX Hampton Roads Regional Benchmarking Study 23 Hampton Roads has experienced a-2%Change in Home Price Index over eight(8) Years: Real Estate • 8-Year Change in FHFA Home Price Index 4% 3% E 2% 1% 11i11a -2% % ro _3 2% • -4% 5% -6% co "14.114:1W04,10404:ff#,10, '49 Metro Areas Source..Jere,Haunt nNance ye.ev eM HPDC , Ilampton Roads Regional ben,hmalk inf.Study 24 June 28, 2016 -23- CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS HAMPTON ROADS REGIONAL BENCHMARKING STUDY (Continued) Hampton Roads Population has grown steadily, reaching over I.7-Million in 2016: Demographics Hampton Roads Population 2,000,000 1,800,000 1,725,7771.6 1,600,000 Only Yea, .— 1,400,000 0(Decline 8 927,854 1,200,000 1,000,000 800,000 600,000 4200,000 200,000 -- 0 ,q� �p ,p ,as.j� ,y ,y ti ,yol",0�*.v.'ti�~. .f.P af'y�'�1 sPoss.' 'L" ,LOti�,Le Sauna:WaNM Coopre centre and MPVOC r-nir Hampton Roads Regional Benchmarking Study 25 Here is a Histogram of the Hampton Roads Population in 2014: Demographics Hampton Roads Population Histogram 2014 85 years and over u""liar 80 to 84 years a Females 75 toe 7 94 ye yearsars (silent) —�� Hl Males 70 65 to 69 years I ameninimmo d 60 to 64 years Boomers 1_ 55to59years 0 50 to 54 years E 45 to 49 years 40 to 44 years Gen x U 35 to 39 years 30 to 34 years 25 to 29 years 20 to 24 years 15 to 19 years Millen 10 to 14 years 5 to 9 years Next.. Under 5 years 100,000 50,000 0 50,000 100,000 Population saurcr.U.S.Cane area,,antra,Comm..,Sun,and 04a0U, 4rl Hampton Roads Regional Benchmarkutg Study 26 June 28, 2016 -24- CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS HAMPTON ROADS REGIONAL BENCHMARKING STUDY (Continued) A Hampton Roads Auto Commuter will experience 45 hours of Traffic Delay annually: Transportation Annual Hours of Delay Per Auto Commuter 80 70 60 45 50 i 40 i 30 ! 20 10 0 JtSrlf �C' ►yc J ,,i' Qsad i°Qc`o° c•e t.C�~�;e``° e qe Y 5 .•Fd Federal Aid Urbanized Areas sours:rem rr.nrpmrnwn vnrnute..a n.rrO ,/11W Hampton Roads Regional Benchmar king Study 27 The average cost for One-Way Airfare in Hampton Roads is over$250 as of 2015: Transportation Average Airfare in Hampton Roads&the U.S. $300 $250 ►..t Hampton Roads National Average as200 ?I :E $o San,.:rad.nl urrna.Malaarmum and M.IYo ,•12Egg. Hampton Roads Regional Benchmar king Study 28 June 28, 2016 -25- CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS HAMPTON ROADS REGIONAL BENCHMARKING STUDY (Continued) Here is a look at Local and National Amtrak Ridership: Transportation Local and National Amtrak Ridership 250 y 35,000 National :::: g 150 20,000 R. i ' IiiiiiIIII , 11111111111 mow 50 5,000 0 0 1C�~1��1tl' a"1. L LC� 1�L(S'1�~ 10~ 1�~1,lla1�tia 1o~y swrr.:r.e..d a.�ra�aemmnrn.on,�a aayoo 1 Hampton Roads Regional Benchmarking Study 29 Hampton Roads'25 Years and Older population performs above the national average for those who have a High School Equivalence or Greater: Education High School Equivalence and Greater,2014 94% 5 92% i 90.2% 90% t U.S.Average 86.9% F 88% p 86% — w'NI g4% NI 82% 80% - 78% c+ y o S°4 .$7 mo d '.447°s'' ` cer4 �C o'e' ,Cr`x_ ce Metropolitan Areas with Population between 1 and 3 Million Soar,,:us.(man MrW.Amerwn COMM..,wary,na MNYIX gem- Hampton Roads Regional Benchmarking Study 11, June 28, 2016 -26- CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS HAMPTON ROADS REGIONAL BENCHMARKING STUDY (Continued) Here is a look at Graduation Rates in Hampton Roads: Education Graduation Rates 100% 90% 80% 70% 111111111 JE er 30% g,Hampton Roads a 20% —Virginia Graduation Rate 10% —Virginia Graduation Rate-Cohort 0% • • ti ti fi • • • 10 O' CQ~e co,co.co'to co 0,0;ce ti ti ti ti ti ti ti ti ti ti % ry�ti'�~%9 Oti,15) 15) •Oates an Graduation Rates Calculated Wins tan Colton Method Sow.:WIaWewni*M Munn n toad M110OC • WNW Hampton Roads Regional Benthmarking Study 31 Hampton Roads has consistently spent less Per Pupil than the State Average: Education Per Pupil School Spending (Inflation-Adjusted) $14,000 egi Hampton Roads —Virginia $12,000 $10,000 $8,000 $is,000 $4,000 $2,000 $0 OfP Cf5ti d'S ..A�h �o�1 ry.R ,A6,5) .y1 �yb�,y'L0�"i� ryo CY fin:YSS 0omo humor Ama,uan Community Suw.,and XRIX • ‘! Hampton Roads Regional Benthmarkint,Study 32 June 28, 2016 -27- CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS HAMPTON ROADS REGIONAL BENCHMARKING STUDY (Continued) Here is a look at Per Capita Local Spending since 1988, broken down by sector: Government Finances Per Capita Local Spending (Inflation-Adjusted) $4,000 r Education $3,500 Other er Public Works - a $3,000 -.Health and Welfare $2,500 Public Safety - $2,000 a $1,soo st000 $500 50 Source:Much.W Puldw Accounts,Weldon cooper aM«.KS.and HRP<C AketYr Hampton Roads Regional Benchmarking Study 33 The Gini Coefficient, a Measure of the Amount of Inequality in a Region, was 0.43 in Hampton Roads in 2014: Quality of Life Gini Coefficient,2014 0.52 k,ec 0.5 j s 0.48 0.46 0.43 s 0.44 0.42 t7 55 Non-Zero 1 0.4 Axis 111111111111111111111111111 0.38 ,'PSOO- s• Metropolitan Areas with Population between 1 and 3 Million Source.U.S.Genius Owen,Ar.MkSA ConuwMry Surrey end IRIPDC Hampton Roads Regional Renchmarking Study 34 June 28, 2016 -28- CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS HAMPTON ROADS REGIONAL BENCHMARKING STUDY (Continued) Here in a comparison of the Violent Crime Rate between Hampton Roads and the National Average: Quality of Life Violent Crime 600 irHampton Roads —United States S00 400 g 300 200 t'3 S00 0 �1 p� e tie rye tie ti ti tiv^ tie.�W tie tip~~tio1~ •re..ei ab.a•.poH dw.lo.H.mgon Mach n 1009 Sourc.:....Bureau o1lowat.woo and HIUnc ,g Hampton Roads Regional Benchmarking Study 35 Here in a comparison of the Poverty Rate between Hampton Roads and the National Average: Quality of Life Poverty Rate 18% 16% me Hampton Roads .United States 14% 12% 10% 8% 1111111111111111 6% 4% 2% 0% 4 9ti ti� ry�h 'I. ti3O ivx" Hampton Roads Regional Renchmarking Study 3t> June 28, 2016 -29- CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS HAMPTON ROADS REGIONAL BENCHMARKING STUDY (Continued) Here is a look at Population Metric Comparisons: • - 4.1.III.I.1 .1 �' •_ it I1.I-allI III I Hampton Roads Regional Benchmarking Study 38 Questions/Discussion Greg Grootendorst Hampton Roads Planning District Commission ggrootendorst@hrpdcva.gov 757.420.8300 ,• Hampton Roads Regional BcnchmarF ing Study 39 Mayor Sessoms thanked Mr. Grootendorst for the informative presentation. June 28, 2016 -30- CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS ARENA FINANCING 4:50P.M. Mayor Sessoms welcomed Barry Frankenfield, Director - Planning. Mr. Frankenfield expressed his appreciation to City Council for their continued support of the Department: OUSM Virginia Beach Arena Financing Proposal a ."' June 28,2016 Andrea Kilmer,USM - , Here is the vision for the Arena, which includes to create memorable experiences for guests inside and around the arena. Our Vision ,._ ; Create a flexible,state-of-the art 416, venue that: ilu. 1 • Serves as an iconic symbol for 0 tet� A lil the City, Region, &State �� eT • Offers events for everyoneI • Creates memories of a lifetime - _i ` 7 • Creates jobs and business / • Draws major acts and top tier ' i events ' i P. . • Year-round playground June 28, 2016 -31- CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS ARENA FINANCING (Continued) The Arena should have a significant Economic Impact on the City: City Economic Impact 611111. 2,300 $240M t t t I Salaries **•*�•*•*1� 4 Materials/, Services New Jobs New••"n Construction Impact City Economic Impact 65,500 $111M 440 $15M ' 4+ 1iti * year NewJobs NPV New Salaries Room Nights Net New Spending Annual Operations Impact June 28, 2016 -32- CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS ARENA FINANCING (Continued) Here is What Remains the Same: What Remains the Same Ousm • Everything,except the lender and loan structure • All previously negotiated agreements(with changes on 1 page out of over 400) • Fundamental business model and market analysis • City incentives • Privately financed and locally owned • Highly qualified,experienced team • Minority participation Here is What Changes: What Changes OUSM • Lender will be a US Investment Bank • Loan structure • 2 clauses on 1 page of the Development Agreement June 28, 2016 -33- CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS ARENA FINANCING (Continued) Here are the Main Benefits of the Proposed Financing Change: Main Benefits of Proposed Financing Change OUSM • Domestic Alternative to Chinese Loan ➢Addresses any perceived security concerns ➢Removes procurement requirement D Removes political volatility • Accelerated Development/Opening 2016 ground breaking/2018 grand opening • US Bank Trustee administrates Loan Proceeds • No balloon payment or interest rate risk in year 15 • Early pro sports team potential Here is the Plan of Finance: Plan of Finance OUSM • Taxable Municipal Bond — Known Finance Structure • U.S.Investment Bank ➢ Large Institutional Investors • Bond Proceeds will be limited to use for the Construction Contract, related Cost of Issuance,and required Reserves and Escrows • No Developer Fees or cost to date reimbursement • USM fully responsible for the debt • Bonds repaid by same revenue streams as current Agreement — 1%of Hotel Tax and"But For'Taxes — Payments from Arena Operations • VBDA may serve as the Conduit Issuer — No obligation and no recourse to VBDA,City,or State — Same role it plays for other private entitles,such as Westminster Canterbury — Annual fee revenue June 28, 2016 -34- CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS ARENA FINANCING (Continued) Here is the Proposed Change in Terms: Proposed Change in Terms OUSM • Type of lender/form of commitment • USM's debt to equity ratio will change • >Loan will fund full Construction Contract >Debt payments likely to decrease based on current market >Payment Cap of City incentives cannot increase and will likely decrease "Equity contribution estimated to be $10 million Here is the Loan Commitment: 4.3 LiagLgingliUMgla Developer will use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain and deliver to City an executed copy of a loan commitment or bond purchase or placement agreement with the VBOA or other appropriate entity serving as a conduit issuer(the"Construction Loan Commitment,from an Institutional Lender committing to provide construction and permanent financing(a "Construction Lender")to Developer(the"Construction Loan")adequate to construct the Arena Improvements and fulfill Developer's other obligations under the Transaction Agreements,subject to customary Vender requirements and conditions.City will have the right to approve the Construction Loan Commitment and the documents ultimately evidencing and securing the Construction Loan(the"Construction loan Documents")which approval right for purposes of this Section 4.3 shall be limited to the right to approve those terms and provisions of the Construction Loan Commitment and the Construction Loan Documents which concern(i)funding mechanisms and reasonable assurances that any.-ver•e,.'.lender will hilly fund the Construction Loan,(ii)protections and cure rights of City and the Construction lender in the event of a Developer default under the Construction Loan and/or Transaction Agreements,(Iii)City Credit Rating Concerns,and(iv)va i de at ion that the plan of finance will fund no more than(1)one-hundred percent(100%)of the fined price of the Construction Contract and A&E Contract,(2)costs of the financing, and(3)required reserves and escrows,without Inclusion of any reimbursement to Developer for other costs incurred or payment of any developer fee general -es.Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld,eonditinned delayed or denied. June 28, 2016 -35- CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS ARENA FINANCING (Continued) Here are the City Protections: City Protections OUSM City retains the right to review: • Funding Mechanisms and Assurances • Protections and the Right to Cure, but not the obligation to do so • City Credit Rating Implications Here is a rendering of the completed Arena: Future Vision (Strategic Growth Area) r • rr f • CENTRAL BEACH DISTRICT Mayor Sessoms thanked Ms. Kilmer for the informative presentation. June 28, 2016 -36- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS PLANNING ITEMS PENDING 5:10 P.M. Mayor Sessoms welcomed Barry Frankenfield, Director—Planning. Mr. Page expressed his appreciation to City Council for their continued support. if I v oty of Virginia Beach i ,,____A ! \11 Planning Items . ; July 5th and 12th, 2016 City Council Meetings 11 There are five(5)planning items scheduled for July 5`h: SUMMARY - July 5th Five Planning items are proposed for City Council's consideration. 1. UIFT Community Campus,(IC—Bayside District • Conditional Use Permit(Assembly Use) „- 2. Tonya Mitchell—Princess Anne District L - — • Conditional Use Permit(Family Day-Care Home) _— A. Walmart 41688—Beach District _ • Conditional Use Permit(Bulk Storage Yard) 4. Reed Enterprises,Inc.—Princess Anne District • Conditional Use Permit(Motor Vehicle Sales) 5. Old Dominion Tobacco Company,Inc.—Kempsville District • Conditional Rezoning from I-1 Light Industrial and B-2 Community —.— Business Districts to Conditional A-18 Apartment District '4 ___________\ June 28, 2016 -37- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS PLANNING ITEMS PENDING (Continued) UJFT Community Campus, LLC Council District:Bayside location 5000 Corporate Woods Drive Conditional Use Permit 9s-�1111W. `,� �o-\ ' (Assembly Use) �� 3 •t PlanningCommission � /,'" ¢ ,• , voted 111-0 to recommend ' ;Sr 'r 1%:�//j/ ,0 tr '' '- ,/ 7 approval / ?, ♦ .7 /�`�` A o-a �/. �� err � •..� �. � k/��" 4� ♦ R � •n •' ..ry' , .`% i ,...} Graf 't, UJFT Community Campus, LLC • Subject 20-acre site is developed with the Simon Family Jewish Community Center(JCC). • Since construction of the facility in 2004.the Zoning Ordinance was amended.The use of - the facility is now considered an"Assembly" 1111111111111r 1111 1__ use and requires a Conditional Use Permit. 4� 1II �, • Request includes the placement of two storage •��17LI , J.', 'r buildings on an existing tennis court. •t - - (I 74011----.-- r ors:...--„.r,,- ... _........f._._. 1 June 28, 2016 -38- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS PLANNING ITEMS PENDING (Continued) Tonya Mitchell Council District Princess Anne 2 Location 441 Crow Wing Drive Conditional Use Permit pi,(Family Day-Care Home) X, t•. . Planning Commission a; ` voted 11-0 to recommend ` a approval. I J X y \\ . , , . „ .. Frt. 4� •H •. � a. •' Tonya Mitchell • Proposes to care for up to 12 children within a single-family dwelling. • Hours of operation proposed between 6:00 a.m.and 6:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. • Large backyard for children to play outdoors. June 28, 2016 -39- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS PLANNING ITEMS PENDING (Continued) Walmart #1688 Council District•Beach 3 Location.657 Phoenix Drive Conditional Use Permit \ p drsa.• Li . * (Bulk Storage Yard) y fr Planning Commission �j voted 11-0 to recommend - approval. p.1 f t ft ata It R. Walmart #1688 • Request is to allow a portion of the parking area to t WAUANIT SIM be used for the seasonal storage and display of lawn and garden products. I I 01/7000,SEASONALDISPLAY AREA .. — ' --- • Split-rail fencing will surround the area and a row of - - ') existing mature vegetation will aid in screening the F area from view. Itt rr •' ' • The storage area and materials for sale will be k I • �i" ,,�,,,, removed from the parking lot when not in use to a,•,eai r accommodate seasonal demands. iii( rr.o..w.o.,u.Mait 1 r.,arownsoa.c.s.cm.. ■ `'! c � l�l1�;q:'.4 sir ♦ 1t • anwaewew annomumemiew �^ aa.r.r. L i raer• Or. �.we r• s ow • June 28, 2016 -40- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS PLANNING ITEMS PENDING (Continued) Reed Enterprises, Inc. Council District Princess Anne 4 Location 3249 Dam Neck Road Conditional Use Permit 41 0-2 o �'" (Motor Vehicle Sales) > / i ' l� O .• L i . Planning Commission < \k,.., • voted 11-0 to recommend j •/ . •_ a4 *,,/\ approval. "!° /j��% j < �'` �g��s• RJO •'//// \ •of Reed Enterprises, Inc. • Applicant proposes to add motor vehicle sales to the existing auto repair operation. ) • The entire auto sale operation will be located inside the existing building with no more than five vehicles displayed within the showroom at any one time. s. - - - _ _ • No outdoor display of vehicles is proposed. /,,,. _ /"- Now ,,.. q • ,I t111111 17rI-.1 .r F�. _ q A June 28, 2016 -41- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS PLANNING ITEMS PENDING (Continued) Old Dominion Tobacco Company, Inc. Council District.Kempsville 5 Location:West of 5400 Virginia Beach Boulevard Conditional Rezoning frfaro' ® . '•' :a -4A Ltt1 �D'^c'' •..# -"'tqrnditional A-18 ��/ « N. L' %.�y I 1 Apartment District �%//// r.• „ l+ Planning Commission ,a /�j {g .' voted 11-me to 'r IF recommend approval. i r /j �,_ r i t�,` �+ i ,�� r Old Dominion Tobacco Company, Inc. • Rezone 16.12 acres to A-18 for a 282-unit apartment ;'moo;,p„R „p„ts i -_ complex with a density of 17.49 units per acre. .---•�- -- ='• The plan depicts ten,three-story apartment buildings x,,: oriented around a large retention pond. • The buildings have a contemporary design. .• VIM' 1 0 IMAI • Many amenities are proposed such as a clubhouse, - 1 � decks and outdoor gathering spaces. :a` two,6-�•A . iiid J ) / 1 June 28, 2016 -42- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS PLANNING ITEMS PENDING (Continued) There are four(4)planning items scheduled for July 12`h: SUMMARY - July 12th Four Planning items are proposed for City Council's consideration. 1. Acela Aguerrebere—Centerville District • Conditional Use Permit(Family Home Day-Care) 2. Waller Enterprises,LLC—Lynnhaven District • Subdivision Variance to Section 4.4(b)&(d)of the Subdivision Regulations 3. Iglesia Christiana Nueva Vida—Kempsville District • Modification of Land Use Plan(Indian Lakes Land Use Plan) _ • Conditional Use Permit(Religious Use and Child Care Center) 4. Christian Brothers Automotive Corporation—Rose Hall District • Conditional Use Permit(Automobile Repair Garage) • Acela Aguerrebere Council District:Centerville Location:1425 Glenwood Links Lane Conditional Use Permit (Family Day-Care Home) as Planning Commission y'--. . • •a d voted 11-0 to recommend approval. [ .. Opposition was present ate the Planning Commission p,o ( ;- public hearing citing \ \ y" i' r- concerns about traffic and �.+�congestion in the cul-de- �\\ of" sac. Cs Sys' June 28, 2016 -43- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS PLANNING ITEMS PENDING (Continued) Acela Aguerrebere . • Applicant desires to care for up to 8 children within her single-family dwelling. _ s- • Proposed hours of operation are from 6:00 a m.to 6:00 p.m.Monday through Friday k- `' �t • The applicant has submitted a proposed staggered • r drop-off/pickup schedule to address a neighbor's concern • • The Zoning Office is currently monitoring the parking ,;.- t on this cut-de-sac during pick-up and drop-off times ;I116 Waller Enterprises, LLC Council District:Lynnhaven 2 location.221 75th Street Subdivision Variance R-. ••,;/ - to Section 4.4(b)&(d)of y, the Subdivision �, Regulations �L" mt.- --f7 " Planning Commission ,"' ! .` ''`'!;,rti ' •• �: voted 11-0 to recommend 'I � J. ` " s approval. / 10 : P. June 28, 2016 -44- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS PLANNING ITEMS PENDING (Continued) Waller Enterprises, LLC -i w. '' • Proposal is to subdivide the 10.000 square foot lot into I 1 a two 5.000 square foot lots for the development of two - single-family dwellings. - I • Variances requested: • Proposed Lot A-1-Variance to allow for lot width of 20 feot,rather than 50 feet as required • Proposed Lot A-2-Variance to allow for a zero lot width. rather than 50 feel as required.and to allow the lot to be accessed via a 20-foot ingress/egress easement across proposed Lot A-1.rather than directly onto a public street • " ' 1''S p - i i .. i .11110 Iglesia Christiana Nueva Vida Council District:Kempsville 3 Location:1100 Indian Lakes Boulevard Modification of Land Use ' � '• Plan(Indian Lakes Land - ` a^a nary ��r ` Pti Use Plan) :,` °+ ' .44• Conditional Use Permit r k °°., •'* . , � (Religious Use&Child • • -� / Care Center) • t r!`` ' 4,, 0 Planning Commission ' ' voted 11-0 to recommend ►ter eM' • �,; 1 _• '• " approval. + • • • I • June 28, 2016 -45- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS PLANNING ITEMS PENDING (Continued) Iglesia Christiana Nueva Vida • The existing three-unit building is designated on the Indian Lakes Land Use Plan for a �' - • •-1 "Day Care"use ' IMO• • As a church proposes to occupy the building with a 100-seat sanctuary,and rooms for fff111 children's ministry and daycare operations,a MOD to the LUP to add that use and a CUP { I.I t�J I t for a Religious Use are required. • Typical hours of operation for the church will be Sundays between 10:00 a.m.and noon and Wednesday from 6:00 p.m.and 9:00 p.m I Q 1 LJJa-- Christian Brothers Automotive Corporation Council District:Rose Hall 4 Location Corner of Holland Road and Warwick Drive Conditional Use Permit a s.= ` • : t ' _ • (Automobile Repair Garage) - „ i ti, el ^ 14 Planning Commission ` ' voted 11-0 to recommend � k approval. ---" ,. f .siiL.1^ June 28, 2016 -46- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS PLANNING ITEMS PENDING (Continued) Christian Brothers Automotive Corporation • A site plan for a large,commercial development for is currently under review near Holland Road and .w_ —•-- Warwick Boulevard. .! ;�, fur.. • This is a request for a CUP for an Auto Repair Garage on a 0.68-acre outparcel. • A 5,000 square-foot,24-foot high building is — • proposed on the site. '_._ �T'° Rom-'=" itsItt& / --- • Typical repair activities include oil changes. nI16111 alignment,suspension,exhaust systems and other ----'— light repair. No body work will occur. �- a+s CMRnnAN'MOTM[NS AUTONOMY +, Mayor Sessoms expressed his appreciation to Ms. Smith and the entire Department for a job well done. June 28, 2016 -47- ADJOURNMENT Mayor William D. Sessoms,Jr., DECLARED the City Council Meeting ADJOURNED at 5:26 P.M. Amanda Finley-Barnes, MMC Chief Deputy City Clerk Ruth Hodges Fraser, MMC City Clerk June 28, 2016