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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPRIL 2, 1979 CITY OF VIRGINIA BEIC MUNICIPAL CENTER VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA 23456 MAYOR PATRICK L. STANDING, At L.,g@ CLARENCE A. HOLLAND, M.D., B.y,id@ B.,@.gh VICE MAYOR J. HENRY M,COY JR., D.D.S., K@.p,,ill, B@,..gh DONALD W. MERRICK, Ly.@b ... @ B@,@,gb JOHN A. BAUM, B@,..gh MEYERA E. OBERNDORF, A, L.,g@ F. REID ERVIN, A, L.,g@ 1. CT]RTIS PAYNE, P,i.,@,, A@@@ Bo ... gb GEORGE R. FERRELL, A, L.,g@ ROGER L. RIGGS, Vigi@i. B@.,h B.,..gh BARBARA M. HENIEY, P,@g. B.-.gh RUTH HODGES SMITH, Ci,y Cl@,k CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM I INFORMAL SESSION: Monday, 2 April 1979 - 1:00 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER - MAYOR PATRICK L. STANDING B. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL C. MOTION TO RECESS INTO INFORMAL/EXECUTIVE SESSION D. PRESENTATION/DISCUSSION OF PERTINENT MATTERS 1. PresentatiOn of 1979/1980 Operating Budget ITEM II FORMAL SESSION: Monday, 2 April 1979 - 2:00 p.m. A. TNVOCATION - Reverend William E. Austin, Virginia Beach Christian Church. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL D. MINUTES OF REGULAR PREVIOUS MEETING 1. Motion of accept/approve the Minutes of March 26, 1979 E. RESOLUTIONS 1. l@etter from the City manager recommendinq that City Council approve a Resolution requesting that funding of its Waterfront Access Program be per- mitted to continue. F. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Letter from the City Manager recommending that City Council proceed with the public hearing on an ordinance to amend and reordain Chapter 13, Sections 13-1 and 13-2 of the Code of the City of Virginia Beach and to prescribe election districts and voting places within the City of Virginia Beach, but on the recommendation of the City Attorney and City Manager, defer action on this ordinance until dispute between the Elec- toral Board and the State Board of Elections is settled. G. CONSENT AGENDA (All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.) 1. Letter from the City Manager recommending that City Council approve the request of Mr. John Atkinson, City Treasurer, for tax refunds in the amount of $771.18. H. PLANNING ITEMS 1. RECOMMENDATIONS a. Letter from the City Manager transmitting the recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial of the application of R and R Corpora- tion for a change of zoning from R-5 Residen- tial District to B-2 Community-Business Dis- trict on a 28.57-acre parcel located on the south side of Princess Anne Road, east of Providence Road (Kempsville Borough). This request was deferred for thirty days on Feb- ruary 26, 1979. b. Letter from the City Manager transmitting the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval of the application of Frank T. Wil- liams for a conditional use permit for ten mobile homes on a 2.29-acre parcel located on the north side of Munden Road, east of Morris Neck Road (Pungo Borough). City Council defer- red this item for two weeks on February 26, 1979, at the request of the applicant and for another three weeks on March 12, 1979. C. Letter from the City Manager transmitting the recommendation of the Planning Conunission for approval of the application of E. V. Williams Companyi Inc., for a conditional use permit to amend the conditions associated with a prior conditional use permit for a borrow pit approved for this site on June 5, 1978. The intent of this application is to extend the period of time for which the conditional use permit is valid for an additional year. Tn addition, the borrow pit is to be used as a storm drainage outfall for the Kempsville Road, Phase I project. This matter was deferred for two weeks on March 19, 1979. This 185.272-acre site is located on the south side of Indian River Road, west of Kempsville Road. 2. PLANNING ORDINANCES - NONE I. ORDINANCES 1. GENERAL a. Letter from the City Manager recommending approval of an ordinance to authorize a temporary encroachment into a portion of the right of way of Independence Boulevard to Beach Associates. 2. GRANTS - NONE 3. APPROPRIATIONS a. SECOND READINGS 1. City Council is requested to approve on second reading an ordinance to appropriate $30,000 for the acquisition of Woodstock Cove Park, (Lot 20, 8.5-acres), to be developed as a park. 2. City Council is requested to approve on second reading an ordinance to appropriate $60,000 for dredging of Rudee Inlet, and authorize the City Manager to enter into the necessary agreements with a commercial dredging company to Perform the dredging operation. 3. City Council is requested to approve on second reading an ordinance to provide additional positions and necessary appro- priations for essential City operations in the amount of $39,906 for the Police Depart- ment, Fire Department and for Correctional Officers. b. FIRST READINGS 1. Letter from the City Manager recommending that City Council approve, on first reading, an ordinance to appropriate $26,000 for appraisals and title reports of land in the Chesapeake Beach area not covered by the Dune Stabilization ordinance. C. BIDS - NONE 4. CITY CODE AMENDMENTS - NONF J. ADDITIONAL ACTION ITEMS - NONE K. OLD BUSINESS L. NEW BUSINESS M. ADJOURNMENT 1. Motion to Adjourn Minutes of the Honorable City Council OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACfl, VIRGINIA April 2, 1979 The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Vir-inia, was called to order by Mayor Patrick L. Standing, in the Conference Room, in the Administration Building, on Dionday, April 2, 1979, at 1:00 p.m. Council Members present: John A. Baum, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, Donald W. Merrick, Meyera E. Oberndorf, J. Curtis Payne, Roger L. Riggs, Patrick L. Standing Council Members Absent: Vice Alayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr. IliFOR@4AL SESSION ITPI #13515 @layor Standing entertained a motion to T)ermit Council to conduct an INFORMAL SESSION to be followed by an ECII-IV@ SESSION for the Dur- pose of discussing the following: 1. Discussion or consideration of employment, assignment, appointment, promotion, demotion, salaries, discipline or resignation of public officers, appointees or employees of any public body. (Personnel 14atters) 2. Consultation with le.-al counsel and briefing by staff members, consultants, or attorneys per- taining to actual or potential litigation, or other legal matters within the jurisdiction of the public body. (Legal Matters) On motion by Councilman Ferrell, seconded by Councilman Ervin, City Council voted to proceed into the EXECUTIVE SESSION following the INFOR,',IAL SESSION. Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Barbara @,l. lienley, Clarence A. Holland, Donald W. llerrick, Meyera E. Oberndorf, J. Curtis Payne, Roger L. Riggs, Patrick L. Standing Council Alembers Voting Nay: None Council llembers Absent: Vice Mavor J. Henrv McCov, Jr. 4/2/79 - 2- VICE MAYOR MCCOY EL@TERED MEETING AT 1:05 p.m. LASKIN ROAD BRIDGE ITEM #13516 The City Manager indicated he received a memo from C. Oral Lambert, Director of Public Works, indicating the Laskin Road Bridge is in need of repair. The City Manager stated that in the 1979-80 budget, monies have been appropriated to upgrade the bridge; however, the Consulting Engineers recommend the City begin repairs on the bridge as soon as possible. Repairs to the bridge would require the west-bound lane be closed for approximately ten (10) days. The City Manager requested he be permitted to continue at once, by advertising the matter and bringing it before Council; and if possible would like to have the repairs to the bridge completed before the summer season begins. BUDGET PRESENTATION ITEM #13517 The City Nlanager presented the total budget of 1979-80, in the amount of $170,696,348, and recommended it be adopted. This is a 9.49 percent increase above the adjusted budget for 1978-79. School Operations, again, are the largest single expenditures in the recommended appropriations; followed by General Operations, Utilities, Debts, etc. REVENUE SUMMARY From the Commonwealth $ 51,666,288 30.26/@@ General Property Taxes 42,217,661 24.73@ Otlier Local Sources (Fines, Licenses, Sale of Property, etc.) 35,127,836 20.58% Other Local Taxes 26,279,800 15.40"@ From Unappropriated Funds (1978-79 8,340,410 4.89% From Federal Government 7,064,353 4@.l@4@/@c $170,696,348 100.00% APPROPRIATION SUMAIARY School Operations $ 71,082,480 41.64/@@ General Operations 70,856,329 41.50% Utility Operations 11,078,169 6.49% Utility Debt Costs 6,309,160 3.70% General Debt Costs 5,863,685 3.44% School Debt Costs 5,506,525 3.23% $170,696,348 100.00% The City Manager has been informed by the Real Estate Assessor that the average increase in total assessments was approximately 7.5%. Tn accord- ance with the wishes of City Council, every effort has been made to pre- sent a balanced program that will provide the present level of services with modest expansions, together with a tax rate reduction so the City can off-set the average increase in assessments. Therefore, the City Manager recommended that the tax rate be reduced 6cts. It should be noted by City Council that a 6cts reduction in the rate is equal to exactly 7.5%. 4 / 2 / 7 9 - 3- Of approximately 79,500 parcels of real property in the City of Virginia Beach, more than half (or 39,250 parcels) had percentage increases of less than 7.5% Therefore, in effect, this reduction in the tax rate will not only offset the averal-e increase in assessed values, but over half of the parcels in Virginia Beach will receive a net reduction in real estate taxes over the pre- vious year. REAL ESTATE TAX SURVEY 1978-79 True Tax Rate / $100 Virginia Cities Population: Over 25,000 Rank by Recently Rank Lowest Estimated by Tax Rate City Rate Population size I Virginia Beach (Present) $ .80 268,591 2 Virginia Beach (Proposed) .74 2 Chesapeake .98 112,000 7 3 Danville 1.00 45,985 12 4 Suffolk 1.16 46,408 11 5 Portsmouth 1.30 109,000 6 6 Charlottesville 1.31 40,547 14 7 Newport News 1.40 144,000 4 8 Lynchburg 1.45 65,266 10 9 Alexandria 1.54 108,085 8 10 Hampton 1.56 132,000 5 11 Roanoke 1.60 102,021 9 12 Norfolk 1.62 285,900 1 13 Petersburg 1.65 45,000 13 14 Richmond 1.75 226,639 3 Since January 1975, Virginia Beach's estimated population has in- creased by approximately 50,000 or almost 23%. This growth in the last four years equals the total population of cities which have been in existence for hundreds of years. In tandem with this growth has come an increased demand for those services expected of a major city. The provision of these services, without imdosing a heavy tax burden on the populace, has been and will continue to be the foremost challenge facing the City Council. FACTORS ALLOWING REAL ESTATE TAX TIATE REDUCTION TOURISAI - As in previous years, tourism has been a tremendous boon to the economy. Last year @Ir. Harbury inducated that tourism brou.-bt in approximately $1@-,000,000 in tax revenue. This year approximately $14,000,000 in direct taxes should be received. VOLUNTEERS - More than 5,000 citizens of this City volunteer their time and talents for many activities ranging from fire fighting and rescue work to softball and senior citizen programs. Without this valuable resource, the budget could possibly be $10-12 million higher. 4 / 2 / 7, 9 - 4- NEW CONSTRUCTION The growth in new residential construction this year amounted to approximately 3.4%. As in previous years, it has had a strong short-term beneficial impact on local revenue sources. our efforts to locate new domestic and foreign industries in Virginia Beach have been very successful. New commercial shopping centers have been opened, and the general economy of Virginia Beach has been very sound. STATE ASSISTANCE This year, state highway maintenance funds will increase by $11/2-Million; also, the City will receive a one-time windfall gain in A.B.C. funds of approximately $1/2-Million as a result of quarterly distributions of profits as opposed to annual receipts. ASSUMPTIONS 1. Reduction of the real estate tax rate by 6cts or a 7.5% reduction. 2. Continuation of the existing tax rates in all other categories except real estate. 3. No significant decline in the present economy. 4. We will continue to receive School impact Funds. 5. We will continue to receive Comprehensive Employment Training Act funds CETA) to curb unemployment. 6. That the rate of collection of revenues will be as anticipated. 7. The use of $8,340,410 unappropriated funds for 1979-80. The City Manager indicated that assumption seven (7) deserved special note. During the Fiscal Year the City Manager has kept Council informed concerning the financial status by forwarding monthly reports on the collection rate of revenues and disbursement rate of expenditures. As Council is aware, all revenues exceed expectations, and the City will be able to reduce expenditures. Because of this, the City will be in a position of having approximately $12-Million in working capital at the end of June, 1979. It is anticipated that the City will utilize $8.3-Million of that working capital, leaving approximately $3.7-Million or approximately 3% of the recommended budget for a reserve account to meet unanticipated needs. BUDGET CONCERNS/ISSUES As a municipal corporation, the City operates within a Federal and State economic and political environment over which it has little or no control. Out of this environment comes several concerns/ issues that have had, or possibly will have, direct impact upon the operation of the City: CETA - since its passage, the City has received approximately $7-Million. This assistance has greatly benefited Virginia - 5 - Beach residents and has assisted in reducing our un- employment rates. Currently, however, the guidelines for CETA are being revised on a national level. It is uncertain as to how long the program will last. It is for this reason the City Manager is attempting to reduce the City's dependency upon CETA by approximately 100 employees. In the past, the City has funded on an average 300 employees annually through CETA. ENERGY - Virginia Beach is the second most populated municipality in Virginia and uses energy on a massive scale. Last year the City consumed 1,676,370 gallons of gasoline; 9-0,622,229 kilowatt hours of electricity; and 422,614 gallons of heating oil. INFLATION - this continues to ravage not only the citizens' finances, but the City's finances as well. it costs the City more to do the same because of increased costs of supplies, equipment and personnel. This trend does not appear to be improving since the consumer price index is anticipated to rise 9c@'@ during 1979. The following is a list of RECOiAlAIM@DED APPROPRIATIONS: EDUCATION - Education continues to be the largest sin-,le expenditure in the budget. School operations total @371 million with school debt costs of $5.5 million. Although the overall percentage increase of the total educational budget was 7.34@@, the increase in the local share was 11.56%. Contributing to this increase is the openinf, of Green Run High School, Indian Lakes Elementary, and expanded programs at the Career Development Center. GENERAL GOVERN@IENT - The lar--est percentage of increase in municipal operations is in the BOARD ATID CO@14MISSIONS in the amount of approximately 55.67@@@. This is due primarily to the fact that MOSQUITO CONTROL costs have been absorbed into the budget negating the necessity for having a special tax. Total costs of @IOSQUITO CONTROL iticorporated in this budget amount to $606,@@63. The next largest Dercentage of increase is in GENERAL SERVICES amounting to 24.57,%. This is to provide for new personnel to maintain nenv municipal buildings. 1. Opening of the Operations Building. 2. Opening of the new wing to the Adininistration Building. 3. Opening of the Recreation Center in Bow Creek. 4. Operation of the Bendix Road refuse facility. 5. Opening of Rose Hall, 6. Opening of the Davis Corner Fire Department. 7. The addition of 250 water and sewer pumping stations requiring maintenance. 4 2 7 9 - 6 - One of the major reasons for the large increase in the Personnel Department is the City Manager has included funds to implement the recommendations Cresap, McCormick and Paget made in October of 1978. As Council is aware, they recommended a more defensible method to evaluate grade positions whan what the present job classification procedure provides. It is anticipated that this revised system could be developed by April of 1980, in time for next year's budget consideration. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Because of the tremendous increase in inflation, the City Manager recommended two "across the board" pay raises as well as an increase in the employee benefit package. One range increase to be effective on October 1, 1979, amounting to approximately 57@; and another line increase effective January 1, 1980. A comparision of the cumulative increases in the Consumer Price Index from 1973 to 1980, with the cumulative increases and benefits which Council has granted in this same period, indicates that the City has not been able to offset the effect of inflation completely. The increase in salaries and benefits during this period amounting to 58.02%, while the CPI increased 59.9@,. Consequently, this recomniended pay raise, in the City Alanager's opinion, is not liberal and is certainly necessary in order for employees to stay abreast of the ever increasing inflationary spiral. In addition to the pay raises, the City Nianager also recommended the implemention of a dental care plan. He believes at present the City has a good health program for the City employees and the addition of a city-employee contributory dental plan would round out the medical care benefit package and help the employees in fi@,hting inflation in medical expenses. There has been a large degree of interest in a dental plan by a .-reat number of employees, and it is recommended that this benefit be granted be--inning January 1, 1980. The total pay raise and benefit package amounts to approximately a 6.61@@ increase, which is cornensurate with what the school personnel are receiving. The City Ilanager also recommended that Council authorize him to advertise for a public hearing regarding the proposed budget on April 16, 1979, at 2:00 p.m; and also to have workshop meetings with Council for any additions/deletions on the following dates: April 4th - Wednesday, 7:00 p.r@i. - Conference Room April 18th - -V;ednesday, 7:00 p.m. - Conference Room April 23rd - @,londay, 7:00 p.m. - Council Chainbers (First Reading) 4/ 2 / 7 9 - 7 - FORMAL SESSION ITEM #13518 Monday, April 2 2:19 p.m. Council Members present: John A. Baum, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. liolland, J. Henry .A4cCoy, Jr., Donald W. Merrick, Meyera E. Oberndorf, J. Curtis Payne, Roger L. Riggs, Patrick L. Standing Council Members absent: 14one INVOCATION was given by Reverend William E. Austin, Virginia Beach Christian Church. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (ITEM II-D.1) ITEM #13519 MIT@UTES On motion by Councilwoman Oberndorf, seconded by Councilman Ferrell, City Council voted to approve the minutes of the Regular meeting of March 26, 1979, with the following correction: ITEM #13511 - "Councilwoman Oberndorf asked the City to enter in as a PROTESTANT"; rather than "enter in as a PAPTICIPANT". as the minutes had been previously distributed to Council for their consideration. Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Perrell, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. liolland, J. Henry McCoy, Jr., Donald W. Merrick, Meyera E. Oberndorf, J. Curtis Payne, Roger L. Riggs, Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: None 4/ 2 7 9 -8- ITEM II-E.1 ITEM #13520 RESOLURIONS R E S 0 L U T I 0 N WHEREAS, the Office of Coastal Zone Management, U. S. Department of Commerce has announced its intention to terminate funding of all Coastal Resources Management Projects in Virginia, effective April 30, 1979, because of its finding that the State of Virginia is not making satisfactory progress in developing its Coastal Resources Management Program; and, WHEREAS, the City of Virginia Beach is a recipient of an Office of Coastal Zone Management Grant entitled Demonstration Water- front Access Program which is in process of implementation to the extent that a project consultant has been employed and contractual liability has been incurred; and, WHEREAS, the City has been a staunch supporter of the Coastal Resources Management Concept and has adopted its own Coastline Management (Coastal Dune Protection) Ordinance on March 26, 1979; and, WHEREAS, the City does not feel that the impending cutoff of its Grant funds is equitable; and, WHEREAS, the City of Virginia Beach requests that funding of its Waterfront Access Program be permitted to continue: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH: That the Office of Coastal Zone Management, U. S. Department of Commerce, is hereby petitioned to restore the City's terminated funding so that the Virginia Beach Waterfront Access Program may be continued. - 9- On motion by Councilwoman Oberndorf, seconded by Councilman Holland, City Council voted to approve the above Resolution requesting that funding of the City's Waterfront Access Program be permitted to continue. Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baun, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, J. Henry McCoy, Jr., Donald W. Merrick, Meyera E. Oberndorf, J. Curtis Payne, Roger L. Riggs, and Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: None -10- ITEM II-F.1 ITEM #13521 PUBLIC HEARING AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 13, SECTIONS 13-1 AND 13-2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF VIRGTNIA BEACH AND TO PRESCRIBE ELECTION DISTRICTS AND VOTING PLACES WITHIN THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That Sections 13-1 and 13-2 of the Code of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, are hereby amended and reordained to read as follows: Section 13-1: There are hereby established in the City of Virginia Beach the following Election Districts and their respective voting places, as set fortb below: ELECTION DISTRICTS VOTING PLACES Virginia Beach A 40th Street and Pacific Avenue Virginia Beach B Virginia Beach Junior High School Virginia Beach C Cooke Elementary School Linkhorn Linkhorn Elementary School Seatack Seatack Elementary School Oceana Knights of Columbus Hall 235 First Colonial Road Little Neck Kingston Elementary School Kings Grant Kings Grant Elementary School London Bridge London Bridge Baptist Church Trantwood Trantwood Elementary School Great Neck John B. Dey School Broad Bay Lynnhaven Colony United Church of Christ Cape Henry A.R.E. Building (Edgar Cayce Library) Plaza Lynnbaven Elementary School Windsor Woods Windsor Woods Elementary School Malibu Malibu Elementary School Aragona A Old Donation Elementary School Aragona B Aragona Elementary School Pembroke Pembroke Meadows Elementary School Chesapeake Beach Chesapeake Beach Volunteer Fire Department Thoroughgood Thoroughgood Elementary School Shelton Park Shelton Park Elementary School Bayside Bayside Elementary School Davis Corner Bettie F. Williams Elementary School Kempsville Point-of-View Elementary School Arrowhead Arrowhead Elementary School Larkspur Kempsville Meadows Elementary School Woodstock Woodstock Elementary School le e Park College Park Elementary School Fairfield Fairfield Elementary School lam Kempsville Junior High School Brandon Brandon Junior Thalia Thalia Elementary School Mount Trashmore United Way Family Center Holland Holland Elementary School Green Run Green Run Elementary School Courthouse Courthouse Volunteer Fire Station Brocks Bridge Barnes Grocery Store Sigma Sandbridge Volunteer Fire Station Creeds Creeds Volunteer Fire Station Capps Shop Pleasant Ridge Barber Shop Blackwater Blackwater Fire Station Central Absentee Voter Election District Upstairs Conference Room, General iFegistrar's Office Section 13-2; The geographical boundaries of the Election Districts as set forth in Section 13-1 are hereby established as delineated on a certain map prepared by the Planning Staff of the City of Virginia Beach and captioned "Election Districts", which map is hereby approved. The Clerk of Council shall endorse the aforesaid map the date of Council's approval thereof and file the original map with the Minutes of this day's meeting and shall cause exact copies thereof to be filed with the General Registrar of the City of Virginia Beach, the Clerk of the Circuit Court and the Planning Department. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the day of 1 1979. DEFERRED INDEFINITELY: 4/2/79 This Ordinance shall not be effective until approval by Court Order p ursuant to Sect ions 24. 1-36 and 24. 1-40 . 3b of the Code of Virginia (1950) as amended. - 1 2- The City Clerk indicated the above Ordinance has been advertised for public hearing today (April 2, 1979), to amend and reordain Chapter 13, Sections 13-1 and 13-2 of the Code of the City of Virginia Beach prescribing election districts and voting places within the City of Virginia Beach; however, it was noted that the City Manager and City Attorney reconmended this Ordinance be deferred until dispute between the Electoral Board and the State Board of Elections is settled. On motion by Councilman Ferrell, seconded by Councilwoman Oberndorf, City Council voted to defer indefinitely (until dispute between the Electoral Board and the State Board of Elections is settled), the above Ordinance to amend and reordain Chapter 13, Sections 13-1 and 13-2 of the Code of the City of Virginia Beach and to prescribe Election Districts and Voting Places within the City of Virginia Beach. Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, J. Henry McCoy, Jr., Donald W. Merrick, Meyera E. Oberndorf, J. Curtis Payne, Roger L. Riggs, and Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: None -1 3- ITEM II-G.1 ITEM #13522 CONSENT AGENDA On motion by Councilman Baum, seconded by Vice Mayor McCoy, City Council voted to approve the tax refunds in the amount of $771.18 Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, J. Henry McCoy, Jr., Donald W. Merrick, Meyera E. Oberndorf, J. Curtis Payne, Roger L. Riggs, and Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: None Atq ui@[ i-tA(N,;t, . ',L i1/2,@ D Date 3/ZII79 @ I , @- FUN S -14- UPOti APPLICATION OF CERTAIN PERSONS AND UPON CERTIFICATION OF TIIE TREASURER BE IT ORDAINED BY TIIE COUNICIL OF T]iE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That the follox.)in- applications for tax refunds upon certification of the Treasurer are hereby approved: 771.18 To:aling $ TAX TYPE TITKET EXONTR- DATE NAME YEAF OF TAX NTMBER TION NC PAI D ?ENALTY INT. TOTAL Dowdy, David A. 79 CD 51327 1/26/79 7.50 Bowie, Hilda P. 79 CD 143530 1/3/79 1.75 Koball, Walter R. 79 CD 38420 1/19/79 7.50 Heritage-Roseniont Ltd 79 1 2RE 670-5 11/8/78 42.00 Gibson, Robert 79 CD 23386 1/1/79 15.00 T.omas & Nettleton 79 1 2RE 63224-4 11/14/7F 75.33 G,,Dss, R,@)nald 14. 79 CD 95266 2/5/79 7.50 Ba8kerville, Sylvia 79 CD 36062 1/12/79 7.50 Trynosky, Ronald P. 78 pp 115018 10/25/7F 51.66 sh,.)mier Antiqties 79 CD 16012 1/8/79 15.00 Panos, James S. 79 CD 34277 1/23/79 15.00 Walters, Charles R. 79 CD 63991 2/13/79 7.50 "@rnith, Nancy N. CD 1/10/79 79 23541 7.50 Applegate, Ruth B. 79 CD 80635 1/3/79 7.50 qLafford, Alepheus F. 79 CD 29754 1/15/79 7.50 P3well, William R. 79 CD 55617 1/31/79 7.50 Cliristian Broakicastin,79 CD 43570 1/23/79 7.50 liydar, William Ii. 79 CD 14859 ]-/1.1/79 15.00 Smith, Frank Ii. 79 CD 23829 1/10/79 7.50 Grvzwinski, Bernard 79 I./2RE 27813-6 8115 11/28/7E 198.00 Eic,helberger, Hazel 79 1/2RE 20458-1 8112 12/4/78 80.00 )-@Iallard, Homer V. 78 pp 112961 2/16/79 135.00 Reyiiolds, James 79 CD 64701 3/2/79 7.50 R@t@,sell, Edwin M. 79 CD 138658 1/29/79 7.50 National Dev. Corp. 74 1112RE 40047-2 4348 8/30/74 14.94 Paredes, Oswald 79 CD 46356 2/@/79 7.50 Briggs, William E. 79 CD 116542 1 1 1/5/79 _i i 7.50 The above abatement(s) totaling $771.18 were approved by the Council of the City of Virginia Beacli on the 2nd day of April j@ T. )%TKINSM: Treasurer Approved as to form: Kuth H. Sm-ith, City Clerk 4/2/79 Attorni @ale -9. @.n. - 1 5- ITEM II-H.l.a ITEM #13523 PLANNING ITEMS Mr. Robert Bruce Kendell, Attorney, represented the applicant. Mrs. Helen Paul, Salem Civic League, appeared in opposition. An Ordinance upon application of R and R Corporation for a Change of Zoning District Classification from R-5 Residential District to B-2 Community-Business District on certain property located on the South side of Princess Anne Road beginning at a point 600 feet more or less East of Providence Road, running a distance of 1325.46 feet along the South side of Princess Anne Road, running a distance of 200 feet more or less along the South side of Salem Road, running a distance of 796.80 feet along the Eastern property line, running a distance of 1214.93 feet along the Southern property line and running a distance of 933.20 feet along the Western property line. Said parcel contains 28.57 acres. KEMPSVILLE BOROUGH. On motion by Councilman Ferrell, seconded by Councilman Baum, City Council voted to Deny the above application of R and R Corporation for a Change assification from R-5 Residential Distrl'-- -2 Z=iDistr'-ct Cl of ct to B- C ty-B..i-ness I)istrict. Voting: 8-3 Council Members Voting Aye: (for denial) John A. Baum, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Barbara M. Henley, Donald W. Merrick, Meyera E. Oberndorf, Roger L. Riggs, Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: Clarence A. Holland, J. Henry McCoy, Jr., J. Curtis Payne Council Members Absent: None This application was denied as it was felt that the proposed zoning is inappropriate for this site given the existing level of available services and would initiate a strip commercial development pattern along Princess Anne Road. -16- ITEM II-H.l.b ITEM #13524 Mr. Leigh Ansell, Attorney, represented the applicant Mr. Frank T. Williams, applicant, appeared in favor. Councilman Baum made a motion, seconded by Councilman Holland, to approve the application of Frank T. Williams for a Conditional Use Permit for 10 mobile homes located on the North side of Munden Ro-ad an on the East side of Morris Neck Road. Councilwoman Henley offered an AMENDMENT to the above motion, seconded by Councilwoman Oberndorf, to approve the application of Frank T. Williams for a Conditional Use Permit, with the following stipulations (in addition to the ones impose y t e Planning Commission and the City Manager): 1. To require a 150-foot frontage on the road to conform with acre lots in the area, this would allow seven (7) trailers instead of the ten (10) requested. VOTING ON THE AMENDMENT TO THE MAIN MOTION: Voting: 6-5 Council Members Voting Aye: George R. Ferrell, Barbara M. Henley, J. Henry McCoy, Jr., Donald W. Merrick, Meyera E. Oberndorf, and Roger L. Riggs Council Members Voting Nay: John A. Baum, F. Reid Ervin, Clarence A. Holland, J. Curtis Payne, and Patrick L. Standing Council Members Absent: None After considerable discussion, and on motion by Councilman Merrick, seconded by Councilman Baum, City Council voted to RECONSIDER the application of Frank T. Williams for a Conditional Use Permit for ten (10) trailers. 1 7- Voting: 10-1 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. Holland, J. Henry McCoy, Jr., Donald W. Merrick, Meyera E. oberndorf, J. Curtis Payne, Roger L. Riggs, and Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: Barbara M. Henley Council Members Absent: None -18- ITEM #13524(a) On motion by Councilman Merrick, seconded by Councilman Baum, City Council voted to uphold the recomendations of the Planning Connuission and the City Manager and approve the following Ordinance upon application of Frank T. Williams for a Conditional Use Permit for ten (10) mobile homes; with the exception o@stipulation #3 (a 15-foot dedication along Munden Road), which was waived: AN ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF FRANK T. R0479239 WILLIAMS FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR TEN MOBILE HOMES BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA, that: Ordinance upon application of Frank T. Williams for a Conditional Use Permit for 10 mobile homes on certain property located on the North side of Munden Road beginning at a point 500 feet East of Morris Neck Road, running a distance of 1000 feet along the North side of Munden Road, running a distance of 100 feet along the Eastern property line, running a distance of 1000 feet along the Northern property line and running a distance of 100 feet along the Western property line. Said parcel contains 2.29 acres. PUNGO BOROUGH. Approval is subject to the following conditions in con- junction with the intended use of the land: 1. Standard improvements as required by the Site Plan Ordinance. 2. Septic tank approval is subject to a soil evaluation of this site. In addition, compliance with the State trailer park regulations is necessary. City Council further voted to approve the application to include the following recommendations of the City Manager: 1. Quarterly inspections on the part of the appropriate City inspection agencies pertaining to, but not limited to, minimum housing, health, zoning, and fire. This is not only to insure compliance with the intent of Council, but to insure that the condition of the housing is maintained. 2. A drainage plan approved by the Engineering Division, the Health Department, and the Soil Conservationist. 3. The property owner should also be advised that any ot her units he has on acreage owned or rented by him for housing of employees would be credited to the ten authorized by this application or be moved to the location stated in this request. 4. Require 150-foot frontage, but if the applicant has proper approval from the Health Department - could have a total of 12 trailers (2 of which are grandfathered). This Ordinance shall be effective from date of adoption. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the-Second day of April, 1979. -1 9- Voting: 8- 3 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. Holland, Donald W. Merrick, J. Curtis Payne, Roger L. Riggs, and Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: Barbara M. Henley, J. Henry McCoy, Jr., and Meyera E. Oberndorf Council Members Absent: None - 20- ITEM II-H.l.c ITEM #13525 Mr. Rhett Bowler, E. V. Williams Company, appeared in favor Mr. Robert J. Scott, Planning Director, spoke on behalf of the City, as the application was in the name of the City. Mrs. Mary Broom, resident of Lake Christopher, spoke on this matter. On motion by Vice Mayor McCoy, seconded by Councilman Holland, City Council voted to approve the following Ordinance upon application of the Council of the City of Virginia Beach to amend the conditions of a Conditional Use Permit granted to E. V. Williams Company, Inc., on June 5, 1978, for a borro@ pit. ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF E. V. WILLIAMS R0479240 COMPANY, INC., FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A BORROW PIT BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA, that: Resolution of the Council of the City of Virginia Beach to amend the conditions of a Conditional Use Permit granted to E. V. Williams Company, Inc., on June 5, 1979, for a borrow pit on property located on the South side of Indian River Road beginning at a point 1259.32 feet West of Kempsville Road, running a distance of 494.11 feet along the South side of Indian River Road, running a distance of 297.28 feet in a Southerly direction, running a distance of 600 feet in a Northwesterly direction, running a distance of 629.40 feet in aSoutherly direction, running a distance of 548.70 feet in aWesterly direction, running a distance of 165.30 feet in aSoutherly direction, running a distance of 355.10 feet in aWesterly direction, running a distance of 470.38 feet in aSoutherly direction, running a distance of 127.21 feet in aWesterly direction, running a distance of 480.24 feet in aNorthwesterly direction, running a distance of 195.92 feet in a Northerly direction, running a distance of 597.60 feet in a Westerly direction, running a distance of 1791.45 feet in a Southwesterly direction, running a distance of 2820.52 feet in a Southeasterly direction, running a distance of 1014.21 feet in a Northeasterly direction, running a distance of 391.38 feet in a Northwesterly direction, running a distance of 1019.04 feet in a Northeasterly direction, running a distance of 224.94 feet in a Southeasterly direction, running a distance of 1874.75 feet in a Northeasterly direction, running a distance of 818.41 feet in a Northwesterly direction and running a distance of 409.37 feet in a Northeasterly direction. Said parcel contains 185.272 acres. KEMPSVILLE BOROUGH. Approval is subject to the conditions in conjunction with the intended use of the land: 1. Upon approval by City Council, and prior to issuance of an excavation permit, the applicant is to submit to the Department of Public Works an Erosion and Sediment Control and Tree Protection Plan and a surety bond in the amount of $500 per acre or part thereof for each acre to be excavated 2. The applicant is to submit to the Department of Public Works, for review and approval, all the necessary information as indicated in Section 31.2 of the City Code. 3. All future development must conform with the Subdivision and Site Plan Ordinances. - 21- 4. Compliance with Article 2, Section 228 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance pertaining to Extractive Industries. 5. All requirements of the previous conditional use permit granted for this site will remain applicable, including the condition that water service from the private wells of adjacent residents be maintained with the limits defined in the previous conditional use permit. However, the area to be excavated is to be limited to 104.26 acres or 2,852,500 cubic yards, rather than 88.02 acres. 6. The City is to grant permission to dig the additional 2,852,500 cubic yards within the confines of the pit, as it is dug now. 7. E. V. Williams Company be required, within the next 30 days, to submit a premilinary site plan of the development of the property that is outside of the confines of what's being dug right now. 8. The operator is to cease olerations and stop all excavations no later than December 31, 1980, except for restoration. 9. The operator is to stop pumping between the hours of 10:00 P.m. and 8:00 A.m. 10. The borrow pit is to be utilized by the City of Virginia Beach as a drainage outfall for the Kempsville Fzad, Phase I, Highway project. This Ordinance shall be effective from date of adoption. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the Second day of April, 1979. - 22- Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, J. Henry McCoy, Jr., Donald W. Merrick, Meyera E. Oberndorf, J. Curtis Payne, Roger L. Riggs, and Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: None - 23- ITEM II-I.l.a ITEM #13526 ORDINANCES-GENERAL On motion by Vice Mayor McCoy, seconded by Mayor Standing, City Council Voted to approve the Ordinance authorizing a temporary encroachment into a portion of the right-of-way of Independence Boulevard to Beach Associates. Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, J. Henry McCoy, Jr., Donald W. Merrick, Meyera E. Oberndorf, J. Curtis Payne, Roger L. Riggs, and Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: None - 2 4 - Requested by Public Works Dept- AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE A TEMPORARY ENCROACHMENT INTO A PORTION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF INDEPENDENCE BOULEVARD TO BEACH ASSOCIATES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That pursuant to the authority and to the extent thereof contained in Section 15.1-893, Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, Beach Associates, is authorized to erect and maintain a temporary encroachment in the City's right-of-way of independence Boulevard. That the temporary encroachment herein authorized is for the purpose of maintaining an entrance sign owned by Beach Associates and is described as follows: Commencing at the Northwestern corner of Independence Boulevard and Holland Road; run thence along the Western right-of-way line of Independence Boulevard the following courses and distances: N08-38'11", E 282.79 feet; thence N79051'15", W 30.00 feet; thence N07'47'16", E 65.30 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence run N07@47'16", E 25.00 feet; thence run S82-12'44", E 30.00 feet; thence run S07-47'16", W 25.00 feet; thence run N82@12'44", W 30.00 feet to the Point of Beginning. The above-described parcel contains 750 square feet more or less. PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that it is expressly understood and agreed that the temporary encroachment herein authorized shall terminate automatically three (3) years from the date of this agreement and that within ten (10) days after such termination date, said entrance sign shall be removed from the City right-of-way of Independence Boulevard by the party of the second part, and that said party of the second part shall bear all costs and expenses of such removal; and, thereafter, that the party of the second part shall conform to Section 216 of the City's Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. AND, PROVIDED FURTHER, that it is expressly understood and agreed that Beach Associates shall indemnify and hold harmless the City of Virginia Beach, its agents and employees, from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, in case it shall be necessary to file or defend an action arising out of the location or existence of such sign. - 25- ITEM II-I.3.a.1 ITEM #13527 SECOND READINGS Upon motion by Councilwoman Oberndorf, seconded by Councilman Holland, City Council voted to approve on second reading the Ordinance to appropriate $30,000 for the acquisition of Woodstock Cove Park, (Lot 20, 8.5 acres), to be developed as a park. Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, J. Henry McCoy, Jr., Donald W. Merrick, Meyera E. Oberndorf, J. Curtis Payne, Roger L. Riggs, and Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: None - 2 6 - AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $30,000 FOR THE ACQUISITION OF WOODSTOCK COVE PARK WHEREAS, negotiations between City Officials and W. W. Reasor Enterprises have been conducted concerning property in Woodstock Cove; and, WHEREAS, such negotiations have lead to a mutual agreement between the parties whereby the City will purchase for $30,000, Lot 20 in the Woodstock Cove Subdivision to develop an 8.5 acre park; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: THAT funds in the amount of $30,000 be appropriated from the General Fund Balance to the Department of Parks and Recreation for the acquisition of Woodstock Cove Park. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the Second day of April, 1979 FIRST READING: March 26, 1979 SECOND READING: April 2, 1979 - 27- ITEM II-I. 3. a. 2 ITEM #13528 Upon motion by Councilman Riggs, seconded by Councilman Holland, City Council voted to approve the Ordinance on second reading to appropriate $60,000 for dredging of Rudee Inlet; and further authorized the City Manager to enter into the necessary agreements with a commercial dredging company to perform the dredging operations. voting: 11-0 CoLmcil Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, J. Henry McCoy, Jr., Donald W. Merrick, Meyera E. Oberndorf, J. Curtis Payne, Roger L. Riggs, and Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: None - 2 8- AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $60,000 FOR DREDGING OF RUDEE INLET WHEREAS, it is the desire of City Council to maintain the channel between the jetties open to boating traffic using Rudee Inlet; and, WHEREAS, it is apparent that the Inlet has become shoaled with sand thereby creating a hazard to navigation; and, WHEREAS, the dredge equipment operated by the Virginia Beach Erosion Commission is unable to operate efficiently in the surf and tidal conditions at that location; and, WHEREAS, it has been estimated that the clearing of the channel could be performed by a commercial dredge company for approximately $60,000 to complete the job expeditiously. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH that $60,000 be appropriated from the General Fund Balance for the purpose of dredging the Rudee Inlet Channel; and, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City Manager is authorized to enter into a contract with a commercial dredge company to perform the dredging operation. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the Second day of April, 1979. FIRST READING: March 26, 1979 SECOND READING: April 2, 1979 4/ 2/ 7 9 - 29- ITEM II-I.3.a.3 ITEM #15329 Upon motion by Councilwoman Oberndorf, seconded by Councilman Riggs, City Council voted to approve on second reading the Ordinance to provide additional positions and necessary appropriations for essential City operations in the amount of $39,906 for the Police Department, Fire Department and for Correctional Officers. Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, J. Henry McCoy, Jr., Donald W. Merrick, Meyera E. Oberndorf, J. Curtis Payne, Roger L. Riggs, and Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: None - 30 - AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL POSITIONS AND NECESSARY APPROPRIATIONS FOR ESSENTIAL CITY OPERATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,906 WHEREAS, the Police, Fire, and Correctional functions have utilized Grant funds to provide additional positions pending the availability of City funding; and, WHEREAS, the Grant for these positions will expire April 1, 1979; and, WHEREAS, these City agencies will lose operating efficiency if the funding for the positions is not continued; and, WHEREAS, the Police, Fire, and Correctional functions require the addition of two, four, and twelve positions respectively; and, WHEREAS, appropriations in the amounts of $4,734, $9,648 and $25,524 are necessary to support the respective positions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDATNED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH: That, effective April 1, 1979, transfers of appropriations from General Fund Balance and allocation of additional positions be recorded as follows: Police Department 1 - Evidence Technician I $ 2,412 - Communications Officer II 2,322 Total Police $ 4,734 Fire Department 4 - Fire Fighters $ 9,648 Correctional Operations 12 - Correctional Officers $25,524 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS REQUIRED $39,906 FIRST READING: March 26, 1979 SECOND READING: April 2, 1979 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the Second day of April, 1979. -31- ITEM II-I.3.b.1 ITEM 1115330 FIRST READING Upon motion by Councilman Merrick, seconded by Mayor Standing, City Council voted to DEFER for one week the Ordinance to appropriate $26,000 for appraisals and title reports of land in the Chesapeake Beach area not covered by the Dune Stablization Ordinance. Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, J. Henry McCoy, Jr., Donald W. Merrick, Meyera E. Oberndorf, J. Curtis Payne, Roger L. Riggs, and Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: None - 3 2- AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $26, 000 FOR APPRAISALS AND TITLE REPORTS OF LAND IN THE CHESAPEAKE BEACH AREA NOT COVERED BY THE DUNE STABLIZATION ORDINANCE WHEREAS, protection of the dunes and preservation of public beach area is of major concern of the citizens and the City Council; and, WHEREAS, the Administrative Staff and Planning Commission are developing a Dune Protection Ordinance; and, WHEREAS, in order to prevent future problems with those properties it may be necessary for the City to consider acquisition; and, WHEREAS, the City has the oppostunity to acquire such parcels in the Chesapeake Beach area; and, WHEREAS, a detailed appraisal and title report of each parcel is needed in reaching a decision on the acquisition of such lots; and, WHEREAS, the appraisals and title reports will cost a total of $26,000 or $400 per parcel. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: THAT funds in the amount of $26,000 be appropriated from the General Fund balance to the Department of Public Works for the necessary appraisals and title reports. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the day of 1 1979. DEFERRED by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the Second day of April, 1979. FIRST READING: SECOND READING: - 33- ITEM II-L.1 ITEM #13531 NEW BUSINESS The City Clerk notified Council that Mr. Thomas Lyons, who was to appear before Council today (April 2, 1979), in regards to an encroachment at Thirty-Ninth Street, would be unable to appear due to the death of his father; however, Mr. Lyons will appear on Monday, April 9, 1979. ITEM #13532 Due to some recent adverse publicity given the City's Public Utilities Department, Mayor Standing appointed the following members of Council to meet personally with Mr. William T. Riel, former engineer with the Public Utilities Department: Councilman Donald W. Merrick Councilman F. Reid Ervin Councilman Clarence A. Holland ITEM #13533 Councilman Ervin indicated when obtaining easements through drainage lakes (sediment ponds), he feels the Council should ask the engineering staff to prepare, as part of the City's engineering standards, a design in approving drainage plans; and, further when requiring easements, the City should require enough land to construct a sediment basis. City Council requested the City Manager come back to Council with recommendations regarding the above matter. - 34- ITEM #13534 Councilwoman Oberndorf made a motion, seconded by Councilman l@lerrick, City Council authorized the City Attorney (on behalf of the citizens of Virginia Beach) to enter in as a PROTESTA@4T in the request of Kempsville and County Utilities for a rate increase. Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting A@7e: John A. Baum, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Barbara @l. Ilenley, Clarence A. Holland, J. Ilenry McCoy, Jr., Donald IV. Ilerrick, Meyera E. Oberndorf, J. Curtis Payne, Roger L. Riggs, Patrick L. Standing Council @@lembers Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: @4one ITEM #13535 On motion by Councilman Ferrell, seconded by Councilman Baum, City Council authorized the City Manager to advertise for a Public Hearing for April 16, 1979, fc)r the purpose of hearing citizen input on the proposed Operating Budget for fiscal year 1979-80. Voting: 11-0 Council Alembers Voting Aye: John A. Baum, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, J. Henry McCoy, Jr., Donald W. Merrick, Meyera E. Oberndorf, J. Curtis Payne, Roger L. Riggs, Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council illembers Absent: lione 4/2/-19 - 35- ITEM 1-tl3536 On motion by Councilman Ervin, seconded by Councilman Payne, and by unanimous vote, the meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m. I ,,Ruth Hodges Tmith, City Clerk City of Virginia Beach, Virginia April 2, 1979 h 4 2/ 79