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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 7, 1995 MINUTESCity oF Vir~irai~ }Bcxacln "WORLD'S LARGEST RESORT CITY" CITY COUNCIL MAYOR MEYERA E OBERNDORF, At Large VICE MAYOR WILLIAM D SESSOMS .IR At Large JOHN' A B4UM Blackwater Borough LINWOOD 0 BRANCtt Ill Vtrgmm Beach Borough ROBERT K DEAN, Princess Anne Borough W W HARRISON JR Lynnhaven Borough BARBARA kl H[:NLEY Pungo Borough LOUIS R JONES Baystde Borough JOHN' D ,MOSS At Large NANCY K PARKER At Large LOUISA M STRAYHORN Kempsvdle Borough JA.,MES K SPORE C~ty Manager LESLIE L LILLEY C~t~' Attorney RUTH HODGES SMITH Ck'IC / AAE, City Clerk CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FEBRUARY 7, 1995 281 CITY HALL BUILDING MUNICIPAL CENTER VIRGINIA BEACH VIRGINIA 23456 9005 1804~ 427 430~ I. INFORMAL SESSION - Council Chamber - 1:00 PM A. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf B. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL C. CITY COUNCIL CONCERNS D. RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION II. FORMAL SESSION - Council Chamber - 2:00 PM A. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf B. INVOCATION: Reverend James L. Mahaffey Foundry United Methodist Church C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA D. ELECTRONIC ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL E. CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION F. MINUTES 1. INFORMAL & FORMAL SESSIONS - January 24, 1995 G. RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES , . . . . . Resolution to request the Circuit Court issue a WRIT OF ELECTION to the Secretary of the Electoral Board of the City of Virginia Beach to fill the vacancy in the office of the School Board Member from the Lynnhaven Borough for a term of office commencing July 1, 1996 and ending June 30, 1998. Resolution to authorize the City Manager enter into a MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING re the 1995 Neptune Festival; and, direct City Manager include $45,500 funding in the FY 1995-1996 Operating Budget re sponsorship of the grand parade, fireworks, the boardwalk communications system and other general support items. Ordinance to REPEAL Chapter 32.5 of the Code of the City of Virginia Beach re Stormwater Management Utility Ordinance effective June 30, 1995; and, direct the City Manager to provide an alternative source of funding in the FY 1995-1996 Operating Budget to finance the costs associated with Stormwater Management. Ordinance to establish the City of Virginia Beach Health Services Advisory Board. Request to discontinue existing commercial waste collection service in the Resort Area effective March 1, 1995. FY 1995/1996 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program (ClP) schedule. H. CONSENT AGENDA All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered in the ordinary course of business by City Council and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. If an item is removed from the Consent Agenda, it will be discussed and voted upon separately. , . . . . Ordinance to AMEND and REORDAIN Section 30-1 of the Code of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia re setbacks for excavations for farm ponds for agricultural purposes. Ordinance to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE a $500,000 Grant for local rehabilitation to the Department of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation; that revenue from the Commonwealth be increased accordingly; authorize the City Manager to execute a grant agreement; and, TRANSFER $150,000 in existing appropriabons within the Home program accounts to insure that the required match is made available. Ordinance to establish the International Parkway (ClP #2-136); ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE $136,000 in Economic Development Investment Program from the Virginia Beach Development Authority to the International Parkway Capital Improvement (ClP #2-136) re financing the plans and engineering associated with the project. Ordinance to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE a $2,910 Grant from the Virginia Commission for the Arts to the Virginia Beach Arts and Humanities Commission operating budget re additional funding for Virginia Beach arts organizations; and, that estimated revenues from the Commonwealth be increased accordingly. License Refunds in the amount of $45,500. I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS . Agricultural Reserve Program City Council Discussion only (FIRST PUBLIC HEARING Scheduled for 14 February 1995) (Sponsored by Councilman John D. Moss) i MINUTES VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Virginia Beach, Virginia February 7, 1995 Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf called to order the INFORMAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL in the Council Chamber, City Hall Building, on Tuesday, February 7, 1995, at 1.00 P.M. Council Members Present John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Robert t¢ Dean, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E Oberndorf,, Nancy ~ Parker and Louisa M Strayhorn Council Members Absent. William W. Harrison, Jr. [ENTERED: 1:05 P.M.] Vice Mayor Wilham D Sessoms, Jr [ENTERED. 1'08 P.M.] i -2- CITY COUNCIL CONCERNS I:00 P.M. ITEM # 38784 Mayor Oberndorf referenced the request to discontinue existing commerical waste collection service in the Resort Area effective March 1, 1995. (See Item H-G.5 of RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES.) Henry Richardson, President of the Hotel/Motel Assoctation, tn a last minute telephone call appealed to her and the Vice Mayor requesting a DEFERRAL of two weeks. This will enable members to negotiate AND develop an equitable solution to the problem. ITEM # 38785 Councilman Moss referenced the Independence Boulevard Project. This has not been an exemplary example of erosion and sedimentation control on highway projects. This situation needs' to be improved. ITEM # 38786 Council Lady Parker referenced an issue of sound attenuation on 1-44. According to VDOT, a Public Hearing will not be scheduled. Thts issue is being resolved with the Virginia Department of Transportation. The City Manager advised Delegate Wardrup had personally gone door-to-door tn the area adjacent to the section of the proposed sound attenuation wall, and spoke with the residents affected. The City Manager advised the Ctty had suggested to the State the necessity of a Public Hearing. ITEM # 38787 Councilman Jones referenced the Bayville excavation for the golf course. The Ctty will be negotiating with Bayville for the purchase of sand. Councilman Jones requested the City Manager advise relative the cost and amount of sand available for beach nourishment and if any would be avatlable for the Ocean Park Beach. ITEM # 38788 Council Lady Henley referenced Ordinance to AMEND and REORDAIN Section 30-1 of the Code of the City of Virginia Beach, Virgtma re setbacks for excavations of farm ponds for agricultural purposes. (See II-H.1 of the CONSENT AGENDA). Counctl Lady Henley requested clarification relative development related ponds being located next to the highway and exterior property lines, but tt not being agreeable for farm ponds to be located in this manner Council Lady Henley expressed concern relative development related ponds being removed from the proposed ordtnance. The City Manager will advise. Councilman Baum referenced the exclusion of excavations of less than an acre and less than five tons. Five tons is a small truck load. This ts a definite mistake and not really an exception. The State Code delineates 500 tons. Councilman Moss referenced this issue is also being revtewed by the U.S. Conference of Mayors and National League of Cities. Property is being utihzed poorly. Ponds are being placed where they do not need to be. In some cases, these are installed for stormwater retention. In other places they are being utilized as a BMP, but have nothtng to do with eliminating flooding. February 7, 1995 -3- CITY COUNCIL CONCERNS ITEM # 38788 (Continued) Mayor Oberndorf advised the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the National League of Cities are campaigning vigorously to have the stormwater mandates removed as the information requested by the agencies is not scientsfically based or can be proven. Cities under 100,000 have successfully deterred Congress from making these mandates apply to them. The permitting processes are involving as much as SI-MILLION to $1-1/2-MILLION. ITEM # 38789 Councilman Branch referenced the newspaper article conerning the median and the overgrowth of bushes. Councilman Dean referenced the Pembroke Condo Association is investigating when that project was approved by the City did the street engineering department actually approve that "bull nose" coming all the way out to the edge of the street. If you are in a wheel chair going down the stdewalk, the actual curb cut for the ramp lets you out into the street and not heading towards the sidewalk. If you are walking towards the other sidewalk on the other side of the street you have to go around this island, which is landscaped, and you have to actually walk out into the street. Councslman Dean's suggestion would be to esther cut st all the way back, so st ss back far enough to the edge of the sidewalk, or make a cut through. Before any funds are expended to retrofit, the Condo Association wishes to determine if the City has a liability. The City may be liable for retro-fitting it ITEM # 38790 Vice Mayor Sessorns requested information be provided relative the status of the Shore Drive study for improvement. $50,000 of a grant was provided for this study. February 7, 1995 I -4- ITEM # 38791 Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf entertained a motion to permit City Council to conduct its EXECUTIVE SESSION, pursuant to Section 2 1-344, Code of Virginia, as amended, for the following purpose: PERSONNEL MATTERS; Dtscussion or consideration of or interviews' of prospecttve candidates for employment, assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotton, salaries, disciphmng, or resignation of specific public officers, appointees, or employees pursuant to Sectton 2.1-344 (A) (1). To Wit: Appointments: Boards and Commissions: Francis Land House Human Rights Commission Personnel Board Planmng Council PUBLICLY-HELD PROPERTY Dtscussion or consideration of the con&tion, acqutsition, or use of real property for pubhc purpose, or of the disposttion of publicly-held property, or of plans for the future of an institution whtch could affect the value of property owned or destrable for ownership by such instttution pursuant to Section 2.1-344(A)(3). To-Wit: Site Acquisition - Seatack Communtty Center LEGAL MATTERS Consultatton wtth legal counsel or briefings by staff members, consultants, or attorneys pertaining to actual or probable litigation, or other specific legal matters requesttng the provtstons of legal advice by counsel pursuant to Section 2 1-344(A)(7). SPSA Legal Issues Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessorns, seconded by Council Lady Strayhorn, City Council voted to proceed into EXECUTIVE SESSION. Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye. John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Robert IE Dean, Wilham W. Harrison, Jr., Barbara M. Henley, Louts R. Jones, John D Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K~ Parker, Jr., Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr, and Louisa M. Strayhorn Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent. None February 7, 1995 -5- FORMAL SESION VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL February 7, 1995 2:00 P.M. Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf called to order the FORMAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL in the Council Chamber, City Hall Building, on Tuesday, February 7, 1995, at 2.00 P.M. Council Members Present: John 21. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Robert K. Dean, Wilham W. Harrison, Jr., Barbara M Henley, Louts R Jones, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K~ Parker, Vice Mayor Wilham D. Sessoms. Jr. and Louisa M. Strayhorn Council Members Absent: None INVOCATION: Reverend James L. Mahaffey Foundry United Methodist Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Vice Mayor Sessoms, being a Corporate Officer of Central Ftdehty Bank, disclosed there were no matters on the agenda in which he has a "personal interest", as defined in the Act, either individually or in his capacity as an officer of Central Ftdelity Bank. The Vice Mayor regularly makes this Disclosure as he may or may not know of the Bank's interest in any application that may come before City Council. Vice Mayor Sessoms' letter of January 10, 1995, is hereby made a part of the record February 7, 1995 -6- Item III-E. 1. CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTII~ SESSION ITEM # 38792 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Council Lady Parker, City Council CERTIFIED THE EXECUTIVE SESSION TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MOTION TO RECESS. Only pubhc business matters lawfully exempted from Open Meeting requirements by Virgtma law were discussed tn Executive Session to which th~s cert~ftcatton resolution applies, AND, Only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the Executive Session were heard, discussed or considered by Virginia Beach City Council. Voting. 9-0 Counctl Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Robert K. Dean, William W. Harrison, Jr., Louis R. Jones, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent Barbara M. Henley and Louisa M. Strayhorn February 7, 1995 CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL WHEREAS: The Virginia Beach City Council convened into EXECUTIVE SESSION, pursuant to the affirmative vote recorded in ITEM # 38792, Page No. 6, and in accordance with the provisions of The Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and, WHEREAS: Section 2.1-344. of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by the governing body that such Executive Session was conducted in conformity with Virginia law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Virginia Beach City Council hereby certifies that, to the best of each member's knowledge, (a) only public business matters lawfully exempted from Open Meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in Executive Session to which this certification resolution applies; and, (b) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening this Executive Session were heard, discussed or considered by Virginia Beach City Council. R6th Hodges Smith, CMC/AAE City Clerk February 7, 1995 -7- Item III-F. 1. MINUTES ITEM # 38793 Upon moffon by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Council Lady Parker, City Council APPROFED the Minutes of the INFORMAL AND FORMAL SESSIONS of January 24, 1995. Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Robert K. Dean, Wilham W. Harrison, Jr., Louts R. Jones, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf,, Nancy K. Parker, Vice Mayor Wilham D. Sessoms, Jr and Louisa M. Strayhorn Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: Barbara M. Henley February 7, 1995 -8- Item II-G.I. RESOL UTIONS/ORDINANCES ITEM # 38794 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Counctlman Harrison, Ctty Counctl ADOPTED: Resolution to request the Circuit Court issue a WRIT OF ELECTION to the Secretary of the Electoral Board of the City of Virginia Beach to fill the vacancy in the office of the School Board Member from the Lynnhaven Borough for a term of office commencing July 1, 1996 and ending June 30, 1998. Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting .dye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Robert K. Dean, Wilham W. Harrison, Jr., Barbara M. Henley, Louts R. Jones, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K~ Parker, Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. and Loutsa M. Strayhorn Council Members Voting Nay. None Council Members Absent: None February 7, 1995 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CIRCUIT COURT TO ISSUE A WRIT OF ELECTION TO FILL THE VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER FROM THE LYNNHAVEN BOROUGH 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 WHEREAS, James R. Darden, the School Board Member elected from the Lynnhaven Borough for a term of office commencing July 1, 1994, and ending June 30, 1998, resigned his office effective January 30, 1995, by letter of resignation dated January 30, 1995; WHEREAS, Section 16.05 of the City Charter, as amended, provides that when a vacancy occurs in the office of an elected school board member, the vacancy shall be filled pursuant to Section 24.1-76 of the Code of Virginia, which has since been recodified in Sections 24.2-226 and 24.2-227; and WHEREAS, Section 24.2-226 provides that when a vacancy in a local elected office occurs after an officer begins his term, the governing body of the city within which the vacancy occurs "shall, within fifteen days of the occurrence of the vacancy, petition the circuit court to issue a writ of election to fill the vacancy" at the next ensuing general election to be held in May which, in the case of the City of Virginia Beach, will be held in May of 1996. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That, in accordance with the provisions of Section 16.05 of the City Charter, and Section 24.2-226 of the Code of Virginia, City Council hereby requests the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach to issue a writ of election to the Secretary of the Electoral Board of the City of Virginia Beach, pursuant to Section 24.2-683 of the Code of Virginia, ordering that a special election be held on the same date as the general election in May of 1996, for the purpose of filling the vacancy in the office of School Board Member from the Lynnhaven Borough for a term of office commencing July 1, 1996, and ending June 30, 1998. 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Attorney is hereby directed to prepare, and file with the Circuit Court, the petition required by Section 24.2- 226 of the Code of Virginia. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Clerk is hereby directed to transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to The Honorable Jerome B. Friedman, Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 7th day of February, 1995. 44 45 46 47 CA-5841 ORDIN\NONCODE\ SCHOOL. RES R-1 PREPARED: 02 / 02 / 95 -9- Item II-G. 2. RESOLUTIONS~ORDINANCES ITEM # 38795 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Jones, City Council ADOPTED: Resolution to authorize the City Manager enter into a MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING re the 1995 Neptune Festival; and, direct City Manager include $45,500 funding in the FY 1995-1996 Operating Budget re sponsorship of the grand parade, fireworks, the boardwalk commumcattons system and other general support tterns Voting. 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood 0 Branch, III, Robert IC Dean, William W. Harrison, Jr., Barbara M Henley, Louis R. Jones, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy IC Parker, Vice Mayor William D. Sessorns, Jr. and Louisa M. Strayhorn Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: None February 7, 1995 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING CONCERNING THE 1995 NEPTUNE FESTIVAL AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO INCLUDE THE NECESSARY FUNDING IN THE OPERATING BUDGET WHEREAS, the Neptune Festival has been held in the City of Virginia Beach for twenty-one (21) years for the purpose of extending the tourist season, promoting economic growth, and providing entertainment for area residents; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council to recognize the success of the Neptune Festival and to sponsor certain public events which are part of the Festival, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That the City Manager be, and hereby is, authorized to enter into the attached memorandum of understanding concerning the 1995 Neptune Festival on behalf of the City. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That the City Manager be, and hereby is, directed to include the necessary funding, in the amount of $35,000 for sponsorship of the Grand Parade and Fireworks and the additional amount of $10,500 for the boardwalk communications system and other general support of the Festival, in the 1995-96 operating budget. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach on the 7th day of February CA95-5843 /noncode/Nepfest. res 1/31/95 R-2 , 1995. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH AND THE VIRGINIA BEACH NEPTUNE FESTIVAL Backqround The Neptune Festival has been held in the City of Virginia Beach for 21 years for the purpose of extending the tourist season, promoting the resources and advantages of the city, and providing entertainment for area residents. Objective The objective of this Memorandum of Understanding is to recognize the success of the Neptune Festival and to affirm the intent of City Council to sponsor certain public events of the 1995 Neptune Festival: NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council and The Neptune Festival agree: The City of Virginia Beach will contribute $35,000 to sponsor the Grand Parade, the Fireworks, and costs incurred to support these two events that are held to benefit the general public. The City of Virginia Beach will contribute $10,500 for support of the Boardwalk communications system and other general sponsorships for 1995, in keeping with the goal of eliminating local government general sponsorship for the Virginia Beach Neptune Festival after 1995. e The Virginia Beach Neptune Festival events and activities not open to or able to serve the general population will be self supporting. . The Virginia Beach Neptune Festival will be open to all visitors and citizens, regardless of race, color, sex, religion or national origin. The Virginia Beach Neptune Festival will provide the City Manager audited financial statements each year as soon as they become available. The Virginia Beach Neptune Festival will pay for all necessary fees and permits. City services will be provided as has been customary. e The City will use its best efforts to avoid scheduling activities that conflict with currently scheduled Neptune Festival major activities: a. NAS Oceana Air Show - Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Sept. 22-24; b. HERITAGE DAY - 24th Street Park - Sunday, September 24; and NEPTUNE FESTIVAL BOARDWALK WEEKEND - Friday - Sunday, September 29 - October 1; Beach, Boardwalk and adjacent green belts (where present) from 1st St. to 31st St. · 24th Street Park · Norwegian Lady Park Old courtroom at city complex for photographing Royal Court. CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH By: James K. Spore, City Manager Date VIRGINIA BEACH NEPTUNE FESTIVAL By: Joseph Gianascoli, Chairman Board of Directors Date - 10 - Item H-G. 3. RES OL UTIONS /ORDINANCES ITEM it 38796 The following spoke in OPPOSITION to the Stormwater Management Fee: Lou Pace, 1908 Hunts Neck Court, Phone: 468-0928 Wally Erb, 150 Cayuga Road, Phone: 497-7451 Councilman Moss presented slides depicttng the tssues. Sample of Annual Billings Oceanfront Hotel $ 542.52 Shopping Mall with BMP (50% adj) Shopptng Mall without BMP 27,010.00 31, 058 44 Small Retail with BMP (40% adj) Small Retail without BMP 101.92 332.08 Office Building with BMP (25% adj) Office Building without BMP 1,930.88 2,571.20 Number of Adjustments Granted 48 Granted with a value of $54,771.52 (fee revenue loss~abated) Total Annual Billings for the Stormwater Management Fee Property Type it of Accounts $ Billed Annually Residential 10 7, 060 3, 542, 0 77. 92 Multi-Family 11,154 560, 286. 84 Non-Residential 5,214 2,285, 603.16 TOTAL 123,428 $6,387, 967. 92 Additional shdes encompassed Before downward Adjustments for Tax deductibility, Federal Tax Effect of Fee Structure Not Being Deductible, State Tax Effect of Fee Structure Not Being Deductible from Federal Tax,, Sumnmry of Real Cost to You of the Fee, After Downward Adjustment for Tax Deductibility, and Summary of the Winners and Losers. Impact of $0.337 Real Estate Tax Increase Replacement for Fee ($118,300/10) *$0.037 $43. 77 x 0 28 (marginal federal tax rate) $12.25 (reduced taxes owed) $31.52 (real cost after federal tax itemization) xO 575 (state margtnal tax rate) NET COST OF TAX $1 81 (reduced taxes owed) $29.71 Advantage of Tax over Fee: $14.27 (43.77 - 29.71) February 7, 1995 - 11 - Item II-G. 3. RES OL UTIONS/ ORDINANCES ITEM # 38796 (Continued) Councilman Moss advised relative advantages of tax over a fee: Direct Savings Avoided Taxes $ 368,539 + 779,256 (tax owed on NON deductible fee) Effective Advantage of Tax $1,147,795 SUMMARY OF THE WINNERS Churches and other non-profits Nonresidential properties as class: before tax savings: EXCEPT for agriculture Homeowners who itemize their taxes: Savings based on mean assessment per homeowner: Estimated class savings and avoided taxes: Eliminate Overhead Expense of the Fee itself: Savings in the range: $ The economy as more dollars are in consumers pockets to be invested or spent in the local economy. $1,112,854.00 $ 14.27 $1.1-MILLION 170,000.00 to $250,000.00 SUMMARY OF THE LOSERS Agriculture to the tune of $30,280 annually Post Office Inefficient Governmental Practices A motion was made by Councilman Moss, seconded by Council Lady Parker to ADOPT an Ordinance to REPEAL Chapter 32.5 of the Code of the Ctty of Virginia Beach re Stormwater Management Utility Ordinance effective June 30, 1995, and. direct the City Manager to provide an alternative source of funding in the FY 1995-1996 Operating Budget to finance the costs assoczated wtth Stormwater Management. A SUBSTITUTE MOTION was made by Counctlman Branch, seconded by Council Lady Strayhorn to DEFER, until alternative methods of financing can be presented durtng the Budget process, the Ordinance to REPEAL Chapter 32.5 of the Code of the Ctty of Virginia Beach re Stormwater Management Utility Ordinance, effective June 30, 1995; and. &rect the C~ty Manager to provide an alternative source of funding in the FY 1995-1996 Operating Budget to -finance the costs associated with Stormwater Management. A motion was made by Councilman Moss, seconded by Council Lady Parker to TABLE the SUBSTITUTE MOTION. ALL MOTIONS WERE WITHDRAWN. Upon motion by Councilman Moss, seconded by Council Lady Parker, City Counctl DEFERRED UNTIL CITY COUNCIL SESSION OF FEBRUARY 14, 1995: Ordinance to REPEAL Chapter 32 5 of the Code of the Ctty of Virgtnia Beach re Stormwater Management Utility Ordinance effective June 30, 1995, and, &rect the Ctty Manager to provide an alternative source of funding in the FY 1995-1996 Operating Budget to finance the costs associated with Stormwater Management February 7, 1995 - 12 - It.em H-G. 3. RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES ITEM # 38796 (Continued) Councilman Jones suggested an amendment in the last paragraph of the Resolution: "That, in addition to the current funding method, the City Manager is' hereby directed to provide for consideration, in the FY 1995-96 Operating Budget, an alternate source of funds, generated from general tax revenues, to finance the costs associated with stormwater managcmenL " Council Lady Henley referenced paragraph 4, Page 1: "That, with the exception of Mount Trashmore lake, testing to-date supports the conclusion that the City does not have a "runoff" water quality problem." Council Lady Henley was not confident this was a factual statement. She believed the Lynnhaven might have water quality problems due to runoff. The Chesapeake Bay and the Southern Watershed Ordinances were probably adopted due to water quality concerns Council Lady Henley expressed concern relative this statement in the Ordinance. The DEFERRAL will allow determination by the City Attorney relative legal implicattons of water quality issues contained in the Ordinance. Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A Baum, Robert K~ Dean, William W. Harrison, Jr., Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E Oberndo~ Nancy tC Parker, Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. and Louisa M. Strayhorn Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent Linwood 0 Branch, III February 7, 1995 - 13 - Item H-GM. RES OL U TIONS /ORDINANCES ITEM # $8797 Upon moa'on by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Council Lady Strayhorn. City Council ADOPTED, AS AMENDED*: Ordinance to establish the City of Virginia Beach Health Services Advisory Board. *The word "and" shall be added following the words "..with programs operated in conjunction with the Health Department," on line 15. The words "and one member of City Council" on lines 16 and 17, shall be DELETED. Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Robert IE Dean, Wilham W.. Harrison, Jr., Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndo~ Nancy K. Parker, Vice Mayor William D. Sessorns, Jr. and Louisa M Strayhorn Council Members Vottng Nay: None Council Members Absent: Linwood O. Branch, III February 7, 1995 AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH HEALTH SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: 1. That pursuant to § 32.1-31Cl of the Code of Virginia, City Council hereby establishes the City of Virginia Beach Health Services Advisory Board ("Board"); 2. That the Board shall be comprised of fifteen (15) members who shall be appointed by, and shall serve at the pleasure of, City Council; 3. That the membership of the Board shall include representatives of health care providers, recipients of Health Department services, representatives of state and local agencies with programs operated in conjunction with the Health Department, and representatives of the public at large; 4. That the terms of such members shall be for three (3) years; provided, however, that the initial term of several members shall be for lesser terms in order to provide for staggered expirations thereof; 5. That all members shall be residents of the City of Virginia Beach; 6. That a Chair and Vice-Chair shall be elected by the Board from among its members; 7. That the purpose of the Board shall be to actively participate with community representatives in the formulation of a comprehensive plan for the development, coordination, and evaluation of local health services systems, and to make formal recommendations to City Council and the Health Department, at least annually, concerning the comprehensive plan and its implementation during the ensuing year; 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 8. That the Director of the Health Department shall be an ex-officio, non-voting, member of the Board who shall (a) attend all meetings of the Board, (b) provide information to the Board, at its request, concerning the operation of the Health Department, and (c) participate with the Board in the preparation and review of the comprehensive plan; and 9. That within six (6) months of the date of appointment of its members, the Board shall adopt by-laws for the governance and administration of the Board. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 7th day of February , 1995. 44 45 46 47 CA-5836 ORDIN\NONCODE\HEALTH. ORD R-1 PREPARED: 01 / 25 / 95 - 14 - Item H-G.5. RES OL UTIONS/ ORDINANCES ITEM # 38798 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Counctlman Moss, City Counctl DEFERRED UNTIL CITY COUNCIL SESSION OF FEBRUARY 28, 1995: Request to discontinue existing commercial waste collection service in the Resort Area effective March L 1995 Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye John A. Baum, Robert K. Dean, William W Harrison, Jr., Barbara M. Henley, Louts R. Jones, John D Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf. Nancy IC Parker, Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. and Louisa M. Strayhorn Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Abstaimng: Ltnwood O. Branch, III Council Members Absent. None Councilman Branch ABSTAINED as he beheved it inappropriate for him to vote on this request. Councilman Branch is a customer as he is the owner of South Shore Resort. February 7, 1995 - 15 - Item II-G. 6. ~S OL UTIONS /ORDINANCES ITEM # 38799 BY CONSENSUS, City Council APPROVED/ADDED to the schedule: April 18, 1995, Workshop for the FY 1995/1996 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP). EVENT DA TE TIME PLA CE March 30* 12 Noon Council Chamber B UDGET/C. L P. PRESENTATION WORKSHOP WORKSHOP WORKSHOP PUBLIC HEARING WORKSHOP Thursday Tuesday April 04 Tuesday April 11 Tuesday April 18 Thursday April 20 lOAM- Noon 10 AM - Noon 4 PM - 6 PM 7PM Councd Chamber Councd Chamber Councd Chamber Larkspur Middle School Tuesday Aprd 25 2 PM - 4 PM Council Chamber PUBLIC HEARING Tuesday May 02 2 PM Council Chamber FINAL WORKSHOP Thursday May 04 9 AM- 11 AM Council Chamber BUDGET/C I P. Tuesday May 09 2 PM Council Chamber ADOPTION * Special Formal Sesston February 7, 1995 i - 16 - Item H-H. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM # 38800 Upon mot'on by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Moss, City Council APPROVED in ONE MOTION, Items 1, 2, $, 4 and 5 of the CONSENT AGENDA. Voting. 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Ltnwood 0 Branch, III, Robert K. Dean, William W. Harrison, Jr., Barbara M Henley, Louis R. Jones, John D Moss, Mayor Meyera E Oberndorf, Nancy IC Parker, Vice Mayor William D Sessoms, Jr., and Loutsa M Strayhorn Council Members Voting Nay. None Council Members Absent: None February 7, 1995 -17- Item H-H.I. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM # 38801 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Moss, City Council ADOPTED: Ordinance to AMEND and REORDAIN Section 30-1 of the Code of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, re setbacks for excavations of farm ponds for agricultural purposes. Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Ltnwood O. Branch, III, Robert K. Dean, William W. Harrison, Jr., Barbara M. Henley, Louis R Jones, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndoff, Nancy K. Parker, Vice Mayor William D Sessorns, Jr., and Louisa M Strayhorn Councd Members Voang Nay' None Council Members Absent: None February 7, 1995 10 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN SECTION 30-1 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA, PERTAINING TO SETBACKS FOR EXCAVATIONS FOR FARM PONDS BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That Section 30-1 of the Code of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, is hereby amended and reordained to read as follows: 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3O 31 Sec. 30-i. Setbacks for excavations for farm ponds A-.~ ....... A. for bona fide agricultural operations. (a) This section shall only apply to farm ponds for bona fide agricultural operations, and not to borrow pits as defined in the city zoning ordinance (appendix A) or stormwater management facilities as defined in the stormwater management ordinance (appendix D). +a+(b) The edge of any excavation for farm ponds ~- ~--~ ~ ..... for bona fide agricultural operations shall be located at least twenty-five (25) feet from any exterior property line and at least one hundred (100) feet from all existing or proposed public streets and highways. +b~(c) The director of publ~ ...... u_ .~ ........ ~~ ..... ....... ~ ~..~ ...... , planning may grant an exception to the setback requirements imposed by this section when he finds that due to existing conditions and circumstances, the location of a storm--~atcr ..........,,~..~.,,~..~ farm pond within the required setback area will not adversely affect the public health, safety and welfare. In reviewing requests for exceptions, the director of ~"~ic '-~orxs planning shall consider the following factors: 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 (1) Existing and planned uses of adjacent properties. (2) Constructability without adversely impacting adjacent properties. (3) Accessibility for maintenance without adversely impacting adjacent properties. (4) Density of population in the immediate area. (5) Traffic volume and safety issues on adjacent roadways. (6) Design and structural integrity of adjacent roadways. (7) Protection of trees and other environmental considerations. (c) A violation of this section shall constitute a Class 3 misdemeanor. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Virginia Beach on this 7 February day of , 1995. 47 48 49 5O CA-5790 DATA/ORDIN/PROPOSED/30-1.ORD DECEMBER 6, 1994 R1 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Ralp~ ~.. _ _ .~, Director ~C~irector Agriculture Robert J. Scott, Director Planning 58 APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: 59 6O 61 Vanessa T. Valldejuli~ Assistant City Attorney - 18 - Item II-H.2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM # $8802 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Moss, City Council ADOPTED: Ordinance to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE a $500,000 Grant for local rehabilitation to the Department of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation; that revenue from the Commonwealth be increased accordingly; authorize the C~ty Manager to execute a grant agreement; and, TRANSFER $150,000 in existing appropriations within the Home program accounts to insure that the requtred match is made avadable Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Robert tC Dean, William W. Harrison, Jr., Barbara M. Henley, Louis R Jones, John D Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker, Vice Mayor William D Sessoms, Jr., and Loutsa M. Strayhorn Council Members Voting Nay. None Councd Members Absent. None February 7, 1995 ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE $500,000 IN LOCAL HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM FUNDS AND TRANSFER $150,000 IN EXISTING HOME FUND APPROPRIATIONS WHEREAS the City wishes to assist its citizens to become home owners, 5 and to assist existing homeowners with needed repairs; and WHEREAS the state has awarded a grant of $500,000 under the Urban 7 Rehabilitation Program for this purpose; and WHEREAS $150,000 in the existing FY 94-95 appropriation of HOME 9 funds will be used as match; and WHEREAS $100,000 in FY 95-96 HOME funds, which will be appropriated with the FY 95-96 Operating Budget, will also be used as match, 12 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH that $500,000 in local rehabilitation funds be accepted and appropriated to the Department of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation; and 15 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED THAT revenue from the Commonwealth be increased by $500,000, and 17 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED THAT the City Manager is authorized to 18 execute a grant agreement for such program, and to transfer $150,000 in existing appropriations within the HOME program accounts to insure that the required match 20 is made available. 21 Adopted by Council of the City of Virginia Beach on the 7th day of 22 February , 1995. 23 24 25 26 Approved as to Contents: ~{r~'~'~l~. 'l~ied~/n~, Director Housing and Neighborhood Preservation Approved as to Legal Form: City Attorney - 19 - ~emH-H.3. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM # 388O3 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Moss, City Council ADOPTED: Ordinance to establish the International Parkway (CIP #2-136), ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE $136,000 tn Economtc Development Investment Program from the Virginia Beach Development Authority to the International Parkway Capttal Improvement (CIP #2-136) re financing the plans and engineering associated with the project. Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Robert I~ Dean, William W. Harrison, Jr., Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker, Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., and Louisa M. Strayhorn Counctl Members Voting Nay None Council Members Absent: None February 7, 1995 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH THE INTERNATIONAL PARKWAY PROJECT (CIP PROJECT #2-136) AND TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE $136,000 IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT PROGRAM FUNDS FROM THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO THE PROJECT TO FINANCE THE PLANS AND ENGINEERING ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROJECT WHEREAS, Lillian Vernon's continued and expanded presence in the City of Virginia Beach provides a significant economic and fiscal stimulus to the City, its residents, and other businesses; WHEREAS, the city Council formally recognizes Lillian Vernon as an excellent corporate citizen and desires that Lillian Vernon remain, grow, and prosper in the City; WHEREAS, road improvements to International Parkway have been identified in previous Capital Improvement Programs, and are an important component of Lillian Vernon's plans for expansion; and WHEREAS, these proposed road improvements will also substantially improve the safety of International Parkway for members of the public at large who travel the Parkway on a daily basis. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That the International Parkway Project (CIP Project #2- 136) is hereby established. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED: That $136,000 in Economic Development Investment Program funds are hereby accepted and appropriated from the City of Virginia Beach Development Authority to the Project to finance the plans and engineering associated with the Project. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 7th day of February 1995 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 APPROVED AS TO CONTENT Walter C. Kraeme ,/Jr. Department of Management & Budget CA-5837 ORD IN \ NONCODE \ PARKWAY. ORD R-1 PREPARED: 01 / 30 / 95 ---~Randa~l M. Blow City Attorney's Office - 20 - Item II-H.4. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM # 38804 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Moss, Ctty Councd ADOPTED: Ordinance to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE a $2,910 Grant from the Virginia Commission for the Arts to the Virginia Beach Arts and Humanities Commission operating budget re additional funding for Virginia Beach arts organizations, and, that esttmated revenues from the Commonwealth be mcreased accordingly Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye' John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Robert K. Dean, William W. Harrison, Jr., Barbara M Henley, Louis R. Jones, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E Oberndorf,, Nancy tC Parker, Vice Mayor William D Sessorn~s; Jr., and Louisa M. Strayhorn Council Members Voting Nay. None Council Members Absent: None February 7, 1995 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $2,910 FROM VIRGINIA COMMISSION FOR THE ARTS TO THE VIRGINIA BEACH ARTS AND HUMANITIES COMMISSION TO SUPPLEMENT FUNDING TO ARTS ORGANIZATIONS WHEREAS, the V~rg~n~a Beach Arts and Human~bes Comm~smon allocates funds to various arts organ~zabons for the purpose of enhancing the C~ty's cultural enwronment, WHEREAS, the V~rg~n~a Comm~smon for the Arts has awarded the V~rg~n~a Beach Arts 8 and Human~bes Commission $2,910 for the purpose of providing add~bonal funding for V~rg~n~a Beach arts organ~zabons, 10 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA, that a grant ~n the amount of $2,910 from the V~rg~n~a Commission for the Arts be accepted and appropriated to the V~rg~n~a Beach Arts and Human~bes Comm~smon Operabng Budget to prowde add~bonal funding for V~rg~n~a Beach arts organ~zabons, 15 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that th~s appropnabon be offset by an ~ncrease of $2,910 ~n esbmated revenue from the Commonwealth of V~rg~n~a 17 Th~s ordinance shall be effecbve on the date of ~ts adopbon :L8 Adopted by the Council of the C~ty of V~rg~n~a Beach, V~rg~n~a, on the 19 Seventh of February , 1995 2O 21 22 23 APPROVED AS TO CONTENT Walter C Kraemer, Jr Department of Management and Budget - 21 - Item H-H.5. CONSENT ,4 GEND,4 ITEM # 38805 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Moss, City Council ADOPTED: Ordinance authorizing License Refunds in the amount of $34.158.40 upon application of certain persons and upon certification of the Commissioner of the Revenue for payment. Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting .dye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Robert I~ Dean, William W. Harrison, Jr., Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndo~ Nancy IC Parker, Vice Mayor William D. Sessorns, Jr., and Louisa M. Strayhorn Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent. None February 7, 1995 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING LICENSE REFUNDS UPON APPLICATION OF CERTAIN PERSONS AND UPON CERTIFICATION OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That the following applicabons for license refunds, upon cert~hcabon of the Commissioner of the Revenue are hereby approved: NAME LICENSE DATE BASE PENALTY INT. TOTAL YEAR PAID A Tech Incorporated 1992-93 2242 W. Great Neck Road V~rgima Beach, VA 23451-1506 Audit $145.75 $145.75 Automated ACC Profesmonal Inc. 414 Oak Mears Cres. #101 1994 V~rg~ma Beach, VA 23462 Audit $749.91 $749.91 Bold Horizons Inc. T/A Food 4 Less 4001 Va. Beach Blvd. V~rg~nia Beach, VA 23452 1994 Audit $24,424.91 $24,424.91 Cerbhed as to Payment: /~bert P. Vaughan/~ '~ Commissioner of th'~ Revenue Th~s ordinance shall be effective from date of adoption. The above abatement(s) totahng Approved as to form: 'L'~s~e-L. L~ C~ty Attorney I $25,320.57 were approved by the Council of the C~ty of V~rg~n~a Beach on the 7 day of February ,19 95 Ruth Hodges Smith C,ty Clerk FORM NO CA.~RE¥ ~ AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING LICENSE REFUNDS UPON APPLICATION OF CERTAIN PERSONS AND UPON CERTIFICATION OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That the following applications for hcense refunds, upon certIfication of the Commmmoner of the Revenue are hereby approved: NAME LICENSE DATE BASE PENALTY INT. TOTAL YEAR PAID Cooper & B~elat PC 1994 5041 Corporate Woods Drive #240 VirgInia Beach, VA 23462 Drs. Gmnes & Warth PC 1860 Colonial Med Court Virg~ma Beach, VA 23454 1992-93 G~les, Andrew C. 1994 T/A Cypress Point Drv. Rge. & Pro Shop P.O. Box 68638 V~rgima Beach, VA 23455 Audit $675.10 $675.10 Au d it $1,572.57 $1,572.57 Audit $449.31 $449 31 This ordinance shall be effective from date of adoption. The above abatement(s) totaling $2,696.98 of the City of V~rgm~a Beach on the 7th Cerbfled as to Payment: ~~-bert P Vaughan ~ Commissioner of the Revenue Approved as to form: City Attorney were approved by the Council day of February ,19 95 Ruth Hodges Smith City Clerk r-ol~4 NO CA.I~EV ~ AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING LICENSE REFUNDS UPON APPLICATION OF CERTAIN PERSONS AND UPON CERTIFICATION OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That the following apphcat~ons for license refunds, upon certification of the Commismoner of the Revenue are hereby approved: NAME LICENSE DATE BASE PENALTY INT. TOTAL YEAR PAID JBI Inc. 1993-94 T/A Roses Shoe Dept. #6836/6776 555 Turnpike Street Canton, MA 02021 Atlantic Pediatric Specialists 1080 First Colomal Road #402 VIrginia Beach, VA 23451 1994 Kania, Bernie J., Jr. 1993-94 T/A Computer Business Services 3348 Lamorelle Lane V~rg~n~a Beach, VA 23452 Audit $758.54 $758.54 Audit $1,771.86 $1,771.86 Audit $629.18 $629.18 This ordinance shall be effective from date of adoption. The above abatement(s) totaling $3,159.58 of the C~ty of Virginia Beach on the 7th Certified as to Payment: /~.~'ert P. v aughan~,,) Commissioner of the Revenue Approved as to form: were approved by the Council day of February ,19 95 Ruth Hodges Smith City Clerk FOIqM I~0 C-~ I IqEV ~ AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING LICENSE REFUNDS UPON APPLICATION OF CERTAIN PERSONS AND UPON CERTIFICATION OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That the following apphcations for hcense refunds, upon cert~hcation of the Commmsioner of the Revenue are hereby approved: NAME LICENSE DATE BASE PENALTY INT. TOTAL YEAR PAID La P~zzeria Inc. T/A La P~zze.a-Atlanbc Ave. 2273 Calvert Street Virg~ma Beach, VA 23451 1992-93 Audit $43.92 $43.92 M~d Atlantic RS Inc. 1993 T/A Trammel Crow Residential Service 9450 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, S-550 Rosemont, IL 60018 Penn Luggage Inc. T/A Penn Luggage 2820 Build America D,ve Hampton, VA 23666 Audit $351.69 $351 69 1992-93 Audit $504.55 $504.55 Th~s ordinance shall be effective from date of adoption. The above abatement(s) totaling $900.16 of the C~ty of Virginia Beach on the 7th Certified as to Payment: a~c,:.'han-~______~ Commms~oner of the Revenue Approved as to form: C~ty Attorney", were approved by the Council day of February ,1995 Ruth Hodges Smith C~ty Clerk AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING LICENSE REFUNDS UPON APPLICATION OF CERTAIN PERSONS AND UPON CERTIFICATION OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE , BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That the following apphcations for hcense refunds, upon cert~flcabon of the Commissioner of the Revenue are hereby approved: NAME LICENSE DATE BASE PENALTY INT. YEAR PAID TOTAL Pleasure House Construction Corp. 2224 W. Great Neck Road 1991-92 V~rg~nia Beach, VA 23451 Progresmve Floonng Co. Ltd. 1120 Bay Colony Drive Virg~ma Beach, VA 23451 1991-92 RM Assocmtes Inc. T/A A + D~scount Computers 3536 Forest Glen Road V~rg~ma Beach, VA 23452 Audit $124.00 Audit $387.42 1993 Audit $45.64 This ordinance shall be effective from date of adoption. The above abatement(s) totahng $557.06 of the C~ty of V~rg~n~a Beach on the 7th $124.OO $387.42 $45.64 Cerbhed as to Payment: ~..~(~bert P. Va~g~// Comm~ssmner o'f-ttl'e Revenue Approved as to form: (-L~s~e L. Eil'~y C~ty Attorney were approved by the Councd day of February ,19 95 Ruth Hodges Smith City Clerk AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING LICENSE REFUNDS UPON APPLICATION OF CERTAIN PERSONS AND UPON CERTIFICATION OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That the following applications for license refunds, upon cerbhcatlon of the Commissioner of the Revenue are hereby approved: NAME LICENSE DATE BASE PENALTY INT. TOTAL YEAR PAID Ross, Judy T/A Rudee Inlet Motel Route I Box 143 Pamplin, VA 23958 1993-94 Audit $182.05 $182.05 Th~s ordinance shall be effective from date of adoption. The above abatement(s) totaling $182.05 of the C~ty of Virginia Beach on the 7th Cerhf~ed a~. to Payment: Approved as to form: ~--,~es~ L. L~ey ~ C~ty Attorney were approved by the Council day of February ,19 95 Ruth Hodges Smith C~ty Clerk AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING LICENSE REFUNDS UPON APPLICATION OF CERTAIN PERSONS AND UPON CERTIFICATION OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That the following apphcabons for license refunds, upon certification of the Commmsioner of the Revenue are hereby approved: NAME LICENSE DATE BASE PENALTY INT. TOTAL YEAR PAID Dallas-Katec Inc. T/A Katec Incorporated P.O. Box 3399 Virginia Beach, VA 23454 1993-94 Audit $58.67 Essanelle Salon Co. T/A Shears At Sears Beauty Salon At Hess/Hecht 12800 Whltewater Drive #300 Minneapolis, MN 55343 1993 Audit $1,168.45 Wilkins, Kenneth D. T/A False Cape Stabon 309 Sandp~per Road Virg~ma Beach, VA 23456 1992-93 Audit $114.88 Th~s ordinance shall be effective from date of adoption. The above abatement(s) totaling $1,342.00 of the City of V~rg~nia Beach on the Seventh $58.67 $1,168.45 $114.88 Certified as to Payment: err P. Vaughan Commismoner of the Revenue Approved as to form: LeSlie L. blley C~ty Attorney were approved by the Council day of February ,19 95 Ruth Hodges Smith City Clerk - 22 - Item H-L1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEM # 38806 Ralph Smith, Director of Public Works, responded to the concerns of Councilman Jones relative the potential of obtaining sand from the Bayville Farm site for utilization at Ocean Park Beach. It was determined the sand would be suitable for placement on the City's beaches; however, the law precludes simply going to an individual and negotiating a purchase. The City had to go through a bidding process with three responsive contractors to that btd process. Bayville Farms did offer as a supplier of the material quotes to all three of the offers. Bids were opened on January 23, 1995. The low bidder was E. V. Williams' firm. This firm may or may not use Bayville Farms' sand as they own alternate sites and can provide suitable mater~al. One of the projects existing in the Capital Improvement Program is the replenishment of sand on Ocean Park Beach. There is a shortage of between 40,000 and 50,000 cubic yards on this beach. The City had planned on deferring replenishment of the sand until the next time the Lynnhaven Inlet was dredged. Weather conditions can change this timetable. As the City has a good quote on the price of the sand, through the CIP process thts work can be authorized to be done. The City Manager was directed to add to the Capital Improvement Program schedule consideration for beach nourishment at Ocean Park Beach. February 7, 1995 - 23 - Item H-I.2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEM # 38807 Agricultural Reserve Program Councilman Moss referenced the article by Beth Barber in Sunday's BEACON, February 5, 1995, and shares many of the issues raised relative the "unanswered questions". Councilman Moss advised the Agricultural Reserve Program is long on rhetoric and short on analysis. One of the ways in justifying the cost was the savings in infrastructure Councilman Moss referenced his question relative: "When would the abated infrastructure been constructed, if not when would it have been purchased?" There is no quantitative analysis that specifically identifies the cost being avoided relative to the land use plan that is now in place. It does reference earlier studies, but they do not deal with this particular development plan. Buying the development rights is not the guarantee of the preservation of farming. This is the preservation of the land. Preservation of farming is going to be determined by market forces and demand for products that will pay in excess of expenses. We must show the benefit to the public. In all discussions of the program, there is no explanation relative the mechanics. The City Council needs numbers, which can be audited, to go with the words. The financial and market analysis is absent from the response to the questions and the presentation. Council Lady Henley advised a cost benefit analysis was not recommended as they believed there were validity problems with thts type of analysis The answers to this analysis wouM depend on the assumptions made. If assumptions were based on the land use plan presently in place, the AD HOC Committee would be assuming no future City Council wouM change the ordinance. This is not consistent with the history of Virginia Beach development. The other range of assumptions would be to assume the build-out would be based on the build-out of the Master Street and Highway Plan, which would four-lane the highways all the way down to North Carolina thru Blackwater. Would it be assumed the Hampton Roads Sanitation District long range sewer plan, the Charity Line, would be all the way through Pungo to North Carolina. Based on what was decided in this range of assumptions, would be what would be avoided in infrastructure. As there would be such a wide range of findings based on the chosen variables, there would probably be disagreement about the analysis. There is also the issue of dealing with externalities: negative and positive. Opportunity costs would be a negative externality. There is a wide range of positive externalities, which would be difficult to quantify; i.e, air quality, stormwater control. City Council can certainly chose to have an analysis. In order to perform an analysis, it would be costly in money as well as time. There is an abundance of existing information that is still valid which could be utilized to give an idea of the avoided infrastructure: Burchell-Listokin Report - 1990, Crossroads: Two Growth Alternatives for Virginia Beach and the City's Capital Improvement Program. Council Lady Henley further cited the Urban Summit of December 9, 1994. A paper presented by William H. Lucy and David L. Phillips of the University of Virgima entitled "Connections Between City Decline, Suburban Transition and Farmland loss in Virginia" and an article in the Journal of Soil and Water Conservation relative a statistical analysis of public and farm support for Purchase of Development Rights Programs in the metropolitan northeast, provides another possible source of information. The Business Management Plan is being developed by the Old Dominion University Entrepreneurial Center to investigate small business which would be compatible with agricultural opportunities in this area Councilman Branch advised discussion relative these planning issues would be discussed in the City Council's Retreat. Councilman Baum did not believe any numbers could predict the future of farming. This area is really suited for grain framing . Because of building in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake, this is going to gradually change. There will be more small and part-time farms raising specialty crops and horses. There will be more country estates. The word "downzoning" is bad business in the rural area. Councilman Baum has been fighting for many years to have private property rights protected. You do not take citizens' property rights away without paying as tn downzoning. Councilman Baum responded to Beth Barber's column. Councilman Baum stressed the tmportance of adopting a plan or there is the possibility of developers opening the southern end of the City. The majority of the residents in the North End area prefer open spaces and not paying extra money for homes, which are not going to pay for themselves. Councilman Baum hoped Council members would be positive and assist in the development of a workable program. A PUBLIC HEARING for the Agricultural Reserve Program is SCHEDULED for February 14, 1995, at 2:00 P34. February 7, 1995 - 24 - Item II-J. 1. NEW BUSINESS ITEM # 38808 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT Helen Shropshire, Chair - Human Rights Commisston, presented the Semi-Annul Report of July 1 thru December 31, 1994. Mrs. Shropshire introduced Vice Chairman Frank Patterson and Fagan Stackhouse, Director of Human Services, in attendance Dr. Joshua Edwards was in attendance but had to leave for a teaching assignment. The goal or mission is to serve as a positive advocate of human rights for our cities. The mission, objectives, strategies and recommendations were summarized by four words - Education, Information, Communication, Participation (A-TION). Through monthly meetings, public forums and written correspondence, the Commission has and will continue to bring added value to having a Human Rights Commission. The Commtssion will continue to provide opportunities for citizens to get information, to communicate their thoughts and percepttons in order to prevent vtolations of human rights. There are two words that have been added to the "A-TION" list: Cooperation and Appreciatton. There has been excellent cooperation from City agenctes, community groups, the press and citizens. Appreciation was shown to cities for thetr involvement and support of human rights in our Ctty during International Human Rights Week. The Commission is most appreciative of the invaluable support from the Department of Human Resources. Mrs. Shropshire distributed a copy of the report citing the accomplishments and recommendations of the Human Rights Commission Said report is hereby made a part of the record. February 7, 1995 - 25 - Item II-IC ADJOURNMENT ITEM# 38809 Mayor Oberndorf DECLARED the City Council Meeting ADJOURNED at 4.50 P M. · Hooks, CMC Chief Deputy City Clerk Ruth Hodges Smtth, CMC/AAE City Clerk Meyera E. Oberndorf Mayor City of Virginia Beach Virginia February 7, 1995