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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJANUARY 24, 1972 MINUTES OF THE HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA January 24, 1972 he regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia as held in the Council Chambers of the Administration Building in the Borough f Princess Anne, on Monday, January 24, 1972, at 2:00 p.m. Reverend J. W. Horne, Carrow Baptist Church, Virginia Beach, gave the invocation. Councilmen present: Robert H. Callis, Jr., Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Frank A. Dusch, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Vice Mayor Earl M. Tebault, Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr., and Mayor Donald H. Rhodes. Councilmen absent: None ITEM #4lS3 On motion by Councilman Dusch, seconded by Councilman Malbon, and by recorded vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Robert H. Callis, Jr., Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Frank A. Dusch, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray "albon, J. Curtis Payne, Vice Mayor Earl M. Tebault, Floyd E. Waterfield, r., and Mayor Donald H. Rhodes. Nays: None Absent: None City Council approved the @linutes of the Regular Meeting of January 17, 1972, and the reading of said Minutes dispensed with inasmuch as each Councilman had a copy of the subject Minutes before him. ITEM #4154 On motion by Vice Mayor Tebault, seconded bv Councilman Payne, and by recorded vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Robert H. Callis, Jr., Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Frank A. Dusch, F. Reid Ervin, George R. FerTell, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murrav Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Vice Mayor Earl M. Tebault, Floyd E. Waterfieid, Jr., and Mayor Donald H. Rhodes. Nays: None Absent: None ity Council approved on second reading a transfer of $1,882.00 from Account 4030-170 to 4030-278. ITEM #4155 On motion by Councilman Dusch, seconded by Councilman Waterfield, and by recorded yote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Robert H. Callis, Jr., Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Frank A. Dusch, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Vice Mayor Earl M. Tebault, Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr., and Mayor Donald H. Rhodes. Nays: None Absent: None ( ty Council approved on second reading an appropriation of $5,500.00 received --om the sale of the old electric golf carts to Account #11030-902 for improvements to the maintenance building and clearing of roughs. ITEM #4156 Mr. Jack Jennings, President of Virginia Beach Jaycees, introduced Mr. Bill Foster to City Council. Mr. Bill Foster appeared on behalf of the Virginia Beach Jaycees to encourage the City Council to amortize the proposed school bonds through a long-term financing based on anticipated population growth rather than to impose a city-wide tax increase at this time. ITEM #4lS7 Mrs. Doyle wh6 had previously appeared before City Council, reappeared in support of the school bond referendum. ITEM #4158 Don Thomas appeared on behalf of the Virginia Beach Buggy Association opposition to the intention of the U.S. Department of the Interior, as published in the Fede.ral Register, to close the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge.Beach to public vehicular traffic and further requested a public forum to be held to allow the citizens of Virginia Beach, as well as those in other areas to be affected by the closure, an opportunity to make their opinions regarding this proposed closure known. Mr. Walter Leverage, representing the Concerned Citizens for Conservation and Recreation, appeared in support of Mr. Thomas's request for a public forum regarding the closure of Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge Beach to public vehicular traffic. On motion by Councilman Payne, seconded by Councilman Dusch, and by recorded vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Frank A. Dusch, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Vice Mayor Earl M. Tebault, Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr., and Mayor Donald H. Rhodes. Nays: Councilman Robert H. Callis, Jr. Absent: None ty Council directed the City Clerk, Mr. Richard Webbon, to advertise in ---wspapers of general circulation a legal notice for a public forum to be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 6, at the Virginia Beach Civic Center regarding the intention of the U.S. Department of the Interior, as published in the Federal Register, to close the Back Bay National tvildlife Refuge Beach to public vehicular traffic and further requcsted that a notice of the sub- ject forum be sent to the following: Virginia State De artment of Conservation & Economic Deve@lopment Regional Office o@ the Department of tlie Interior in Atlanta, Georgia Virginia Commissioner of Outdoor Recrezition Congressmen and Senators from the Tidewater i@rea Legislators from North Carolina, who represent areas that will be affected by this proposed closure ITEM #4159 On motion by Councilman Ferrell, seconded by Councilman Cromwell, and by recorded vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Robert H. Callis, Jr., Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Frank A. Dusch, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Vice Mayor Earl M. Te.bault, Floyd E. Waterfield, and Mayor Donald H. Rhodes. tys: None Absent: None City Council adopted the following Resolution commending George Calvin Lyons, Sr. for the service he had rendered the City of Virginia Beach by his membership on the Virginia Beach School Board: 0 'a The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Virginia beach was held in the Council Chambers of the Administration Building of the City of Virginia Beach on Monday, January 24 1972, at 2 : 0 0P. M. On motion by Mr. Ferrell and seconded by Mr. - Cromwell the following resolution was unanimously adopted. R E S 0 L U T I 0 N WHEREAS, George Calvin Lyons, Sr., has rendered to the citizens of Virginia Beach outstanding and continuing service since August 8, 1958; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by this Council, and IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the authority of same, that this Council expresses most sincere regrets at the loss of the services of this highly competent and dedicated member and vice-chairman of the Virginia Beach School Board. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council recognizes and appreci his enthusiasm, efficiency and expertise in the performance of the services which he rendered to the citizens of Virginia Beach continually for more than thirteen years and congratulates him for a job well done on behalf of the citizens of said City. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of this Council and that a copy thereof be delivered to George C. Lyons, Sr. by the City Clerk. On motion by Councilman Dusch, seconded by Councilman ivaterfield, and by recorded vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Robert H. Callis, Jr., Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Frank A. Dusch, F., Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Vice Mayor Earl M. Tebault, Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr., and Mayor Donald H. Rhodes. Nays: None Absent: None City Council adopted the following Resolution commending William M. Cartwright for his unquestioned bravery and willingness to risk his life in the attempt rescue a fellowman: The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, was held in the Council Chambers of the Administration Building of the City on January 24, 1972, at 2 :00 o'clock P.M. On motion by Mr. Dusch and seconded by Mr. Waterfield the following resolution was unanimously adopted: R E S 0 L U T I 0 N WHEREAS, on Sunday, December 19, 1971, at 11:57 A.M., a fire occurred in the dwelling of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Atwood at Sandbridge, Virginia Beach, Virginia, which was occupied at the time by Mrs. Atwood; and WHEREAS, William M. Cartwright, upon discovery of the fire and knowing Mrs. Atwood was in the dwelling, did, without hesitation and without regard for his own personal safety and life, enter th6 dwelling in an attempt to rescue Mrs. Atwood, as a result of which he was severely burned about his face and hands; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH: That the Council of the City of Virginia Beach takes pleasure in extending its praise and sincere appreciation to William M. Cartwright for his unquestioned bravery and willing- ness to risk his life in the attempt to rescue a fellowman. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk is directed to spread a copy of-this resolution on the minutes of this day's meeting. ITEM #4161 Mayor Rhodes announced to City Council that the Virginia Beach Development Council has prepared and presented, for Council's study and consumption, a report on the proposal of approving Pari-Mutuel Berting in Virginia Beach. ITEM #4162 Application of Womble Realty, Inc., for a Use Permit for a roller skating rink on certaih property located on the Northea t@6orn-er of Ferry Plantation Road and Honey Grove Road, running a distance of 323 feet along the East side of Ferry Plantation Road, running a distance of 370 feet more or less along the North side of Honey Grove Road, running a distance of 228 feet along the Eastern property line and running a distance of 375 feet along the Northern property line. (Hay- good Shopping Center Area). BAYSIDE BOROUGH. The Planning Corrmission recommends approval of this request subject to City water and sewer only requested by the Health Department and a 50-foot dedication of right of way along the 370-foot more or less frontage for projected Honey Grove Road requested by the Real Estate Division. Engineering Division requests im- provements along Ferry Plantation Road and Honey Grove Road to be built by the developer. It is suggested that the primary entrance at the eastern boundary of the site be from Honey Grove Road rather than routing traffic through the shopping center site. The Planning Commission instructed the administrative offices to work with the developer in regard to dedication and improvements on Honey Grove Road and come to an agreement prior to City Council meeting. The Planning Department is instructed that the agreement has been reached and that the developer accepts the dedication and improvement responsibilities. I Jack Blaunt appeared on behalf of the applicant. on motion by Councilman Holland, seconded by Councilman Dusch, and by recorded vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Robert H. Callis, Jr., Rob.ert B. Cromwell, Jr., Frank A. Du5ch, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Vice Mayor Earl @l. Tebault, Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr., and Mayor Donald H. Rhodes. Nays: None Absent: None City Council approved the above application of Womble Realty, Inc. for a Permit for a roller skating rink on certain property located on the Northeast .corner of Ferry Plantation Road and Honey Grove Road, (Haygood Shopping Center' Bayside Borough, subject to City water and sewer only as requested by the Health Department and a 50-foot dedication of right of way along the 370-foot more or less frontage for projected Honey Grove Road as requested by the Real rry Plantation Road and HoneN, Estate Division; subject to improvements along Fe Grove Road to be built by the developer as requested by the Engineering Division; subject to the primary entrance at the eastern boundary of the site be from Honey Grove Road rather than routing traffic through the shopping centc,, -te. Approval is further subject to dedication and improvements on Honey 'ove Road as requested by the administrative offices. ITEM #4163 Application of the City of Virginia Beach, Department of Planning, for the Land Use Development Plan of the Princess Anne Study,Area located within the Borouqhs of Lynnhaven, Princess Anne, Blackwater and Pungo. The approximate boundaries of the Study are: On the 'Iorth: the Southern boundary line of the Virginia Beach- Norfolk Expressway beginninq at S. Great tleck Road and ending at the Rudee-Linkhorn Bay Canal and the tiorthern boundary line of the Camp Pendleton tlilitary Reservation On the r-ast; the Eastern boundary line of Oceana Naval Air Station and thL- Atlanti@ Ocean. On the Sotith: the Virainia Beach city and t,orth Caroli-la state line. On the West: the Western boundary line of the Oceana Naval Air Station and the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake City line. Plats with more detailed infomation are available in the Department of Planning. The Planning Commission recommends approval of the Princess Anne Development Plan as Oresented on Decernber 8, 1971 with the stipulation that the areas shown as "Conservation" be retained on the map and that the perrnissible uses contained within be the same as those allowed in agricultural areas until such time as the term "Conservation@' Is defined in the proposed zoning ordinance. Mr. Lee Hickman and Mr. Walter Monahan appeared on behalf of the City of Virginia Beach, Department of Planning, to present the Land Use Development Plan of the Princess Anne Study Area located within the Boroughs of Lynnhaven, 'Princess Anne, Blackwater and Pungo. Lt. Cdr. Hurwitz appeared in opposition to the proposed airport, as indicated on the land use study map of the Princess Anne Study Area, to be built in the Pungo Borough south of Oceana Naval Air Station, as it would interfere with air traffic from Oceana. The area south of Oceana is the most us6d holding pattern for airplanes waiting to land at the naval base. Mr. RQbert G. McL-ausland appeared in opposition to the proposed Back Bay Parkway extending through the "conservation" area as indicated on the land use study map of the Princess Anne Study Area as it is his belief that problems of @ological inbalance would occur if vehicular traffic were allowed in this ,ea. Mr. McCausland made reference to the final report of Dr. Gerald F. -jvy, Ecologist, entitled "Study to Determine the Ecological Effects of Beach Traffic and the Potential Effects of a Road Through the Back Bay National Wildlife RefugeV A copy of this report is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Mrs. Joye Atwood, President of the Back Bay Civic League, appeared in opposition to the proposed airport as indicated on the land use study map of the Princess Anne Study Area,to be built in the Pungo Borough south of Oceana Naval Air Station and further requested a thirty (30) day deferral to allow the civic league an opportunity to review the study. Miss Helen Love appeared in opposition to the proposed airport, as indicated on the land use study map of the Princess Anne Study Area, to be built in the Pung,o Borough south of Oceana Naval Air Station. Mr. Joseph C. Davis, Jr., representing ECOS, appeared in opposition to the Land Use Development Plan of the Princess Anne Study Area. Mr. F. Wayne McLeskey appeared in opposition to the Land Use Development Plan of the Princess Anne Study Area. Mr. Phillip Denman, Attorney, appeared on behalf of 1,SOO property owners of ind in North Carolina, in support of the Land Use Development Plan of the @incess Anne Study Area as tlie proposed Back Bay Parkway would be essential )r the subject property owners to have reasonable access to their property. Mr. John Balitzki appeared on behalf of the Virginia Beach Buggy Association in support of the Land Use Development Plan of the Princess Anne Study Area. Mr. W. J. Leveridge appeared on behalf of the Concerned Citizens for Conserva- tion and Recreation in support of the Land [Jse Development Plan of the Princess Anne Study Area. Cdr. H. H. Sacks, a home owner in Pungo Borough, appeared in support of the Lnd Use Development Plan of the Princess Anne Study Area. .-. J. W. Wood, Jr., President of Virginia Beach Board of Realtors, appeared in support of the Land Use Development Plan of the Princess Anne Study. Mr. Ernie Bowden appeared in support of the Land Use Development Plan of the Princess Anne Study Area. on motion by Councilman Payne, seconded by Councilman Waterfield, and by recorded vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Frank A. Dusch, George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Vice Mayor Earl M. Tebault, Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr., and @layor Donald H. Rhodes. Nays: Councilmen Robert H. Callis, Jr. and F. Reid Ervin. Absent: None City Council approved the above application of the City of Virginia Beach, Department of Planning, for the Land Use Development Plan of the Princess Anne Study Area located within the Boroughs of Lynnhaven, Princess.-Anne, Blackwater and Pungo. The approximate boundaries of the Study are: One the )rth: the Southern boundary line of the Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway ,ginning at S. Great Neck Road and ending at the Rudee-Linkhorn Bay Canal id the Northern boundary line of the Camp Ilendleton Military Reservation. On the East: the Eastern boundary line of Oceana Naval Air Station and the Atlantic Ocean. On the South: the Virginia Beach City and North Carolina State line. On the West: the Western boundary line of the Oceana Naval Air Station and the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake City line. Plats with more detailed information are available in the Department of Planning. Approval of the above application is subject to the stipulation that the areas shown as "Conservation" be retained on the map and that the permissible uses contained within be the same as those allowed in agricultural areas until such time as the term "Conservation" is defined in the proposed zoning ordinance and further subject to the deletion of Section 3, page @-7 of the Land Use Development Plan of the Princess Anne Study Area regarding the proposed airports, which will be considered at a later date after a report from the Airport Study Committee. ITEM #4164 Application of the City of Virginia B-ach, Departmnt of Planning for an update of the Land Use Development Plan known as the Beach Borougli Development Plan on certain property bounded on the i"orth by Fort Story, on the West by broad Bay, Linkhorn Bay, Great Neck Creek and Oceana Boulevard, on the South by Camp Pendleton and on the East by the Atlantic Ocean. Plats with more detailed information are available in the Department of Planning. VIRGI@IIA BEAC]4 Ai'iD LYNNHAVE14 BOROUGIIS. The Planning Commission recornends approval of the Beach Borough Development .Plan Update as presented Deceniber 3, 1971 with tlie exception tilat the area West of South Birdneck Road and South of the f,'urfolk and Sout@iern Rail,;iay Right of Way be shown as I to 6 dwelling units per acre rather than 6 to 12 d@ielling units per acre as originally presented. -2 Mr. David Faulkner appeared on behalf of the City of Virginia Beach, Department of Planning, to present the update of the Land Use Development Plan known as the Beach Borough Development Plan. Mr. R. A. Phelps, from the Oceana Naval Air Station, appeared in opposition to the proposed update of the Land Use Development Plan known as the Beach Borough Plan, as areas "A" and "B" designated for residential development are in Noise Zone Three. Mr. C. M. Davis of Marsh & Basgier appeared on behalf of Mr. J. J. Waterfield, Mr. Sidney Sanderlin and Mr. Harold James, the majority of ownerships in area "C", in opposition to the proposed update of the Land Use Development Plan Lown as the Beach Borough Plan because the subject owners desire area "C" i be designated for highway density to allow the maximum use of the land for .jwnhouse development. Mr. David then requested an increase in the density in Parcel "C" to sixteen units per acre. Mr. Floyd iones appeared on behalf of the Pinewood Park Civic League in opposition to the request of Mr. Davis that area "C" be designated for higher density (an increase to 16 units per acre). On motion by Councilman Callis, seconded by Councilman Cromwell, and by recorded vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Robert H. Callis, Jr., Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Frank A. .Dusch, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Vice Mayor Earl M. Tebault, Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr., and Mayor Donald H. Rhodes. Nays: None Absent: None City Council referred the above application of the City of Virginia Beach, Department of Planning for an update of the Land Use Development Plan known as the Beach Borough Development Plan,on certain property bounded on the @lirth by Fort Story, on the West by Broad Bay, Linkhorn Bay, Great Neck Creek id Oceana Boulevard, on the South by Camp Pendleton and on the East by the :lantic Ocean, back to the Planning Department for readvertisement for presentation to the City Council on Februar@- 28, 1972, as several amendments were made to the application after consideration by the Planning Commission and subsequently were not previously advertised. ITEM #4165 Application of the City of Virginia Beach, Department of Planning, for an update of the Land Use Development Plan of the Great Neck Study Area on certain property located on the North side of the Virginia Beach-ilorfolk Expressway, '4orth to Shore Drive, and from Broad Bay and Linkhorn Bay West to the Eastern Branch of the Lynnhaven River. Plats with more detailed information are available in the Depart- Twnt of Planning. LYi@iilliAVEil BOROUGH. The Planning Cormission recommends approval of the Great Neck Development Plan Update as presented December 8, 1971, with the exception of the properties lo- cated between Wolfsnare Road and Virginia Beach Boulevard referred to as Region 1, be left as they are presently zoned. Mr. Richard Browner appeared on behalf of the City of Virginia Beach, Department of Planning to present an update of the Land Use Development Plan of the Great Neck Study Area. Cdr. R. E. Paulson, on behalf of the Oceana Naval Air Station, appeared in opposition to the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the properties located between Wolfsnare Road and Virginia Beach Boulevard, referred to as Region I, be left as they are presently zoned as this high density area is in Noise Zone Three. F. Wayne McLeskey appeared in support of the recommendation of the Planning ,mmission that the properties located between Wolfsnare Road and Virginia Beach -ulevard, referred to as Region I, be left as they are presently zoned. Cdr. J. H. McConnell, President of the Alanton Civic League, appeared in favor of the above application of the City of Virginia Beach, Department of Planning and indicated the concern of the civic league regarding the traffic problem on First Colonial Road and requested that there be no further con- struction on this road until it is improved. Mr. Don Washburn requested that the Navy make available to the public material designating the areas lying within Noise Zone Three. Cdr. Paulsen indicated that this information is available upon request from the Navy, the City Planning Department and the Southeastern Planning District Commission. On motion by Councilman Malbon, seconded by @ouncilman Ervin, and by recorded vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Robert H. Callis, Jr., Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Frank A. Dusch, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. H'olland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Vice Mayor Earl M. Tebault, Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr., and Mayor Donald H. Rhodes. Nays: None sent: None --ty Council approved the above application of the City of Virginia Beach, Department of Planning, for an update of the Land Use Development Plan of the Great Neck Area on certain property located on the North side of the Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway, North to Shore Drive, and from Broad Bay and Linkhorn Bay West to the Eastern Branch of the Lynnhaven River, with the exception of the properties located between Wolfsnare Road and Virginia Beach Boulevard referred to as Region I, being left as they are presently zoned. (COUNCILMEN CALLIS AND PAYNE LEFT THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS) ITEM #4166 On motion by Councilman Cromwell, seconded by Councilman Malbon, and by recorded vote as follows: es: Councilmen Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Frank A. Dusch, F.@Reid Ervin, !orge R. Ferrell, Clarence A. Holland, D. @lurray Malbon, Vice Mayor Earl Tebault, Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr., and Mayor Donald H. Rhodes. Nays: None Absent: Councilmen Robert H. Callis, Jr. and J. Curtis Payne. City Council approved on second reading the following Ordinance to amend and reordain Section 36-5 of the City code by establishing rental rates for spaces: AN ORDI@@,A.,@'-@E A.,@'ITD A, D REORDAIN S-ZCTION 3@-5 OF THE COD7- OF THI-- @-ITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH BY ESTAB'-ISH@@NG REN.-AL RATES FOR S@ACES BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That rental char-.es for stdils, spaces, or places in the market shall be as follows: .(a) Enclosed Stall-s (20' x 30') - $30-00 per week (b) Open Shed Stalls (101 x 301) - $12.00 per week (c) Open Ai.- Stalls (101 x 30') - $10.00 per iieek (d) Open Air Stalls (10' x 30') - $ 2.00 per day Rental periods shall start at 4:00 P.M. and ter,-nina-@e at 4:00 P.m. of the following day. Weekly rentals shall start at 4:00 @D.M. and termina-@e seven days later a:t 4:00 ?.M. First Readin,- January 17, 1972 Second Readin,: January 24, 1972 Adopted by the Council of the -ity of Virginia Beach, Virginia on the 24th day of ar ITEM #4167 Mr. Agelasto appeared on behalf of the petitioners. On motion by Councilman Cromwell, seconded by Councilman Dusch, and by recorded vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Robert B. Cromwell Jr., Frank,A. Dusch, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. Holla@d, D. Murray Malbon, Vice Mayor Earl M. Tebault, Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr., and Mayor Donald H. Rhodes. @ s: None Absent: Councilmen Robert H. Callis, Jr. and J. Curtis Payne. City Council approved the following Ordinance relative to the closure of Greenfell Avenue in Bayside Borough; AN ORDINANCE CLOSING, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING A PORTION OF GREENFELL AVENUE, CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA WHEREAS, proper notice that Elizabeth T. Overcash, Sole Surviving Executrix of the Estate of R. E. Townsend, deceased, would make application to the City Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, to have those certain portions of Greenfell Avenue (formerly Georgia Avenue) closed, vacated and discontinued as a public street of the City of Virginia Beach was duly posted; and WHEREAS, the land proprietors affected thereby have been duly notified; and WHEREAS, said application was made to the City Planning Commission and the City Council and pursuant to the statutes in such cases made and provided, the Council appointed viewers who reported to the Council that no inconvenience to the public or to private individuals would result from such closing, vacation and discontinuance of the portions of Greenfell Avenue as set forth hereinafter, but WHEREAS, said viewers have reported that future highwa@ development plans call for widening Holland Road to sixty feet and improvement of Southern Boulevard to a width of fifty feet and presently said Holland Road has a dedicated width of forty feet and Southern Boulevard a dedicated width of thirty feet, and portions of the said Greenfell Avenue sought to be closed at a future date must be dedicated for improvements to the two roads ilas aforesaid; and owners should agree to enter into an agreement to dedicate portions of said street for the purposes of widening Holland Road and improving Southern Boulevard; now therefore BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: Section 1. That those certain portions of said street ,described as follows in the City of Virginia Beach, are hereby closed, vacated and discontinued as a public street of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, said portions of said street not being needed for public use and travel: All those certain portions of Greenfell Avenue (formerly Georgia Avenue) as are shown on the Plat of Euclid Place, recorded in Map Book 4 at pages 62 and 63 in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, lying, being and situate in the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and more particularly described as follows: 1. All that part of Greenfell Avenue (formerly Georgia Avenue) adjoining Lots 23 throurh 44, Block 41 and Lots I through 22, Block 40, Euclid Place, extending from Virginia Beach Boulevard to Cleveland Street; and 2. All that part of Greenfell Avenue south of Holland Road and north of the Norfolk & Southern Railroad and@or SouthernBoulevard, adjoining Lots 22 through 31, Block 54 and Lots 14, 15, and 40, Block 55. Section 2. The closure is subject to the following require- ment and will not become effective until the satisfaction of same, to-wit: The recordation of an agreement in such form as is approved by the Office of th-e City Attorney to dedicate to the City of Virginia Beach in the future those parts of Greenfell Avenue Closed required to extend the width of Holland Road ten feet on the south side of Holland Road and to improve Southern Boulevard an additional twenty feet to the north of its present platted width, and a 10' dedication on the Southern part of Greenfell at Cleveland. Section 3. That thirty (30) days after this date or as soon as the aforesaid agreement has been recorded, whichever is the later, a copy of this ordinance, certified by the Clerk, be spread upon the public records in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of this City and indexed in like manner as a deed to lands. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 24th day of January 19 72 (COUNCILMAN PAYNE RETURNED TO THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS) ITEM #4168 On motion by Councilman Malbon, seconded by Councilman Ervin, and by recorded vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Frank A. Dusch, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray @talbon, J. Curtis Payne, Vice Mayor Earl M. Tebault, Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr., and Mayor Donald H. Rhodes. LYS : None Absent: Councilman Robert H. Callis, Jr. City Council approved the following Ordinance appointing viewers relative to the closing of a 15-foot alley in Block 6, Ubermeer, Lynnhaven Borough: CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH (ORDINANCE APPOINTING VIEWERS AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING VIEWERS ON APPLICATION FOR VACATION AND DIS- CONTINUANCE OF A 15 FOOT ALLEY, IN LYNNHAVEN BOROUGH, IN THE CITY OF VIRGINI-A BEACH, VIRGINIA VI-HEREAS, pursuant to the authority therefor contained in, and in accordance with the manner prescribed for the institution of proceedings for the vacation of a street by, Code of Virginia, 515.1-364, there has this day been presented to the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, hereinafter called the Council, the application of North Shore Corporation, hereinafter cal-led the Applicant, for the vacation and discontinuance of a 15 foot alley, in Lynnhaven Borough, in the City of Virg@ Beach, described more particularly hereinafter, (hereinafter called the street), and in accord- ance with the procedure prescribed by sur-h section for the conduct of such proceedings, that the Council appoint viewers to view such street and report to the Council tbeir opinion whether any and if any, what, inconvenience would result from discontinuing the street; and WHEREAS, in conformity with the procedures prescribed by said section at least ten days notice of the intended application has been posted at the Court House of the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and at two public places in the Cityd Virginia Beach, Virginia; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINDED, that in conformity with the procedure set forth in Code of Virginia, SS15.1-364, for the institution and conduct'of proceedings for the va(@ation of a street, Mr. Geor2e L. Hanbury, TI and Mr. W. W. Fleming, Jr. -, and Mr. C. C. Carrington , be, and the.v hereby are, appointed VIEWERS to view the street and report in writing to the Council on or before March 20, CATON & WRIGHT ATTORNEYS AT LAW 1972, whether, in their opinion, any and if any, what, inconvenience would @IRGINIA BEACH. VA. result from discontinuing the same; and ihat further such viewers be, and they hereby are, allowed the sum of $10. 00 each for their services, such sums to be paid to such viewers on or before March 20 1972, by the applicant. The street is described as follows: ALL that certain 15 foot a]-ley, in Lynnhaven Borough, in the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, showli as 151 Alley on that certain plat attached hereto entitled "Physical Survey of Block 6, Ubermeer for North Sliore Corporation" Lynn- haven Borough-Virginia Beach, Virginia, Scale: 1" = 301, August 25, 1966, made by Frank D. Tarrall, Jr. & Associates, Surveyors & Engineers, Virginia Beach, Virginia. ITEM #4169 on motion by Councilman Ferrell, seconded bv Councilman Payne, and by recorded vote as follows: yes: Councilmen Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Frank A. Dusch, F. Reid Ervin, ueorge R. Ferrell, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Vice Mayor Earl M. Tebault, Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr., and Mayor Donald H. Rhodes. Nays: None Absent: Councilman Robert H. Callis, Jr. City Council approved the following application for tax refund in the amount of $82.42: (COUNCILMAN CALLIS RETURNED TO THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS) ITEM #4170 On motion by Councilman Cromwell, seconded by Councilman Malbon, and by recorded vote as follows: @es: Councilmen Robert H. Callis, Jr., Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Frank A. isch, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray albon, J. Curtis Payne, Vice Mayor Earl M. Tebault, Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr., and Mayor Donald H. Rhodes. Nays: Non6 Absent: None City Council approved an appropriation in the amount of $30,000. for improvements and the removal of the dips on Bay Colony Drive, which will alleviate many of the traffic problems on this road. ITEM #4171 On motion by Councilman Cromwell, seconded by Councilman Malbon, and by recorded vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Robert H. Callis, Jr., Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Frank A. Dusch, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Vice Mayor Earl M. Tebault, Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr., and Mayor Donald H. Rhodes. @l-ys: None sent: None City Council adopted the following Resolution requesting federal funds to offset the cost of a member of the Commonwealth's Attorney's office to attend a seminar course for prosecuting attorneys: R E S 0 L U T I 0 N WHEREAS, The Crime Omnibus and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended, provides federal funds to assist Political subdivisions of the various states in improving their respective Criminal Justice Systems in order to reduce or eliminate inadequacies; and WHEREAS, There exist a need, within the Commonwealth's Attor ney's Office to keep abreast of the developments in prosecution techniques and management procedures; and WHEREAS, Institutes and seminars are offered to inform and train members of the judicial system to take advantage of new developments in this area; and WHEREAS, Attendence by one member of the Comnonw@alth.'s Attorney's Office, at a subject seminar course for prosecuting attorneys will cost $2,073.00 of which the City's inkind personnel contribution amounts to $968.00 ; and WHEREAS, It is necessary that the political subdivision participating in the program provide a proportiona'6e share of the cost thereof, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT R,CSOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA; That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to cause such infomation or materials as may be necessary to be provided to the appropriate state agencies to permit the formulation, approval, and furding of i. the programs needed by the City. AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Governor of Virginia is respectfully requested to assist in the prompt approval and funding of nee ,Oed programs in order to increase the efficiency of Criminal Justice Operations and Adninistration within this City. ITEM #4172 On motion by Councilman Dusch, seconded by Councilman Cromwell, and b.N@ recorded vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Robert H. Callis, Jr., Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Frank A. Dusch, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. Holland, D. Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Vice Mayor Earl M. Tebault, Floyd E. Waterf;leli, Jr., and Mayor Donald H. Rhodes. Nays: None Absent: None City Council approved an appropriation in the amount of $75,000. froni tile City's surplus account for the replacement of certain types of insul@lt@-on in schools which were constructed some time ago. ITEM #4173 On motion by Councilman Payne, seconded by Councilman Cromwell, and bNl recorc vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Robert H. Callis, Jr., Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Fr@l-i@ -k. Dusch, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. Holland, D. @lurr@@, Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Vice Mayor Earl M. Tebault, Floyd E. Waterf@l.-,.' Jr., and Mayor Donald H. Rhodes. Nays: None Absent: None City Council approved a transfer in the amount of $307,304 to cover ti,f, City employees' across-the-board increases as follows: From the respective Reserves for Contingencies to the detailed salary accounts, it will be necessary to make transfers as follo;,,-Z: Genera I Fund $279,915 Water & Sewer Fund 11,457 Va. Beach Spec. Rev. Fulid 5,190 Total Transfers $296,562 From the surpluses of the following funds, it will be necessar.@, make appropriations as follows: City Garage Working Cap. Fund $ 5,692 Data Processing Work Cap. Fund 4,321 Print Shop Working Cal). @'und S87 Law LibTary Fund 142 Total 11,742 ITEM #4174 On motion by Councilman Payne, seconded by Councilman Waterfield, and by recorded vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Robert H. Callis, Jr., Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Frank A. Dusch, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray lbon, J. Curtis Payne, Vice Mayor Earl M. Tebault, Floyd E. Waterfield, .1 and Mayor Donald H. Rhodes. Naysz None Absent: None City Council approved the extension of water mains to the north end of Sandbridge, between Sandbridge Road and the entrance to Dam Neck, as the Public Utilities Division has received signed agreements from the property owners totaling $22,000.00, which is approximately 76% of the estimated cost; and further approved the extension of water mains to Sandfiddler Road between .Molly Cooper Road and White Cap Lane, as the Public Utilities Division has received signed agreements from the property owners totaling $18,800.00, which is 78% of the estimated cost. ITEM #417S On motion by Councilman Ferrell, seconded by Councilman Malbon, and by recorded vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Robert H. Callis, Jr., Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Frank A. isch, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray Llbon, J. Curtis Payne, Vice Mayor Earl M. Tebault, Floyd E. Waterfield, I., and Mayor Donald H. Rhodes. Nays: None Absent: None City Council authorized the City Manager, Mr. Roger Scott, to execute standard water and sewer agreements for Shannon Subdivision, Kempsville Borough. ITEM #4176 On motion by Councilman Malbon, seconded by Councilman Waterfield, and by recorded vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Robert H. Callis, Jr., Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Frank A. I)usch, F. Reii Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Vice Mayor Earl M. Tebault, Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr., and Mayor Donald H. Rhodes. Nays: None Al,sent: None ty Council authorized the City Ntanager, Mr. Roger Scott, to execute a bLandard water agreement for Raleigh Square, Lynnhaven Borough. ITEM #4177 On motion by Councilman Payne, seconded by Councilman Waterfield, and by recorded vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Robert H. Callis, Jr., Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Frank A. Dusch, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray Mn.lbon, J. Curtis Payne, Vice Mayor Earl M. Tebault, Floyd E. Waterfield, .., and Mayor Donald H. Rhodes. ,Nays: None Absent: NQne City Council authorized the City Manager, Mr. Roger Scott, to execute a standard water agreement for Green Run, Section 1-8, Phase I. ITEM #4178 On motion by Councilman Callis, seconded by Councilman Payne, and by recorded vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Robert H. Callis, Jr., Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Frank A. Dusch, F. Reid Ervin, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Vice Mayor Earl M. Tebault, Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr., and Mayor Donald H. Rhodes. Nays: Councilman George R. Ferrell Absent: None ty Council approved the employment of the firm of Laventhal, Krekstein, ,rwath & Horwath to conduct an economic feasibility study for a convention center for the City of Virginia Beach. ITEM #4179 Mr. Frank Creasy, Public Information Officer, on behalf of the City of Virginia Beach, accepted at a meeting of the Virginia Beach Travel Council in Roanoke the following awards: An Achievement Award for magazine advertisement An Achievement Award for the best televistion spot Merit Awards for newspaper advertising, magazine advertising and two travel folders ITEM #4180 The City Council was unanimously in favor of requesting an additional fifiy thousand ($SO,000) from the Commonwealth to be expended to prevent beach erosion. This would bring appropriations from the state for beach erosion .0jects to a total of one-hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) per year. --ty Council also requested the diversion of an additional one cent (1cts) from the sales tax for local government use. 7 ITEM #4181 On motion by Councilman Holland, seconded by Councilman Dusch, and by recorded vote as follows: A-es: Councilmen Robert H. Callis Jr., Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Frank A. sch, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray lbon, J. Curtis Payne, Vice Mayor Earl M. Tebault, Floyd E. Waterfield, ii., and Mayor Donald H. Rhodes. Nays: None, Absent: None City Council noted its intention to hold a closed meeting on Monday, February 7, 1972, for the purpose of discussing items permitted for discussion under the Freedom of Information Act of the Commonwealth of Virginia. ITEM #4182 On motion by Councilman Ferrell, seconded by Councilman Holland, and by unanimous vote, the meeting adjourned. Richard J. bbon, City Clerk Donald H. R o es, ayor City of Virginia Beach, Virginia January 24, 1972