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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAUGUST 1, 1995 MINUTESCity of Virginia Beach "WORLD'S LARGEST RESORT CITY" CITY COUNCIL MAYOR MEYERA E OBERNDORF, At Large VICE MAYOR WILLIAM D SESSOMS, JR, At Large JOHN A BAUM Blackwater Borough LINWOOD 0 BRANCH Ill V, rg,ma Beach Borough ROBERT K DEAN, Pnncess Anne Borough W W HARRISON JR Lynnhauen Borough HAROLD HEISCHOBER, At Large BARBARA M HENLEY, Pungo Borough LOUIS R JONES Bays~de Borough NANCY K PARKER At Large LOUISA M STRA YHORN, Kempsmlle Borough JAMES K SPORE C~ty Manager LESLIE L LILLEY, C~ty Attorney RUTIa HODGES SMITH CMC / AAE, Czty Clerk CITY COUNCIL AGENDA O,~ OUR N~~0~ 281 CITY HALL BUILDING MUNICIPAL CENTER VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA 23456 9005 (804) 427 4303 August 1, 1995 I. AGENDA REVIEW SESSION - Conference Room - 1:00 PM ao Bo REVIEW OF AGENDA ITEMS CITY COUNCIL CONCERNS II. INFORMAL SESSION - Conference Room - 1:30 PM A. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf B. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL C. RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION III. FORMAL SESSION - Council Chamber - 2:00 PM A. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf B. INVOCATION: Reverend George Sweet Atlantic Shores Baptist 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 - July 11, 1995 G. ADOPT AGENDA FOR FORMAL SESSION He CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda will be determined during the Agenda Review Session and considered in the ordinary course of business by City Council to be enacted by one motion. I. ORDINANCES i · Ordinance to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE a $4,000 Grant to the Department of Planning FY 1995-1996 Operating Budget from the Virginia Department of Forestry re enhancing the City's urban forestry initiatives, and that estimated revenue from the Commonwealth be increased accordingly. · Ordinance to TRANSFER $1,994 from the General Fund Reserve for Contingencies to reimburse the Water and Sewer Fund for the costs of water and sewer fees associated with the construction of the 1995 Tidewater Builders Association's (TBA) Scholarship House. · CERTIFICATES OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY: Ocean Front Limousine - Deferred July 11, 1995 Long's Limousine Service Weddle Antique Limousine Service, Inc. 0 Ordinance to authorize License Refunds in the amount of S19,062.46. J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS K. NEW BUSINESS 1. COUNCIL-SPONSORED ITEMS a· Resolution urging the United States Congress to enact legislation reinstating the authority of states and localities to regulate tow truck services. (Sponsored by Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf and Vice Mayor W. D. Sessoms, Jr.) be Ordinances re transient lodging tax rate and the City's Tourism Advertising Program: Deferred July 11, 1995 (Sponsored by Councilman Linwood O. Branch, III) (1) AMEND and REORDAIN Section 35-159 of the City Code by increasing the transient lodging tax rate by $1.00 per night for lodging at any lodging place other than a campground. (2) Establish the Virginia Beach Advertising Advisory Committee. (3) Establish the Tourism Advertising Program Special Revenue Fund. (4) APPROPRIATE $1,435,200 of revenue from the additional $1.00 per night transient lodging tax. 2. CITY ATTORNEY PRESENTATION - Reapportionment Scheduling L. ADJOURNMENT * * * fl * * * fl fl If you are physically disabled or visually impaired and need assistance at this meeting, please call the CITY CLERK'S OFFICE at 427-4303 Hearing impaired, call: TDD only 427-4305 (TDD - Telephonic Device for the Deaf) * * * * * * * * * 07/27/95BAP AGENDA\08/01/95. ITM MINUTES VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Virginia Beach, Virginia August 1, 1995 Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf called to order the AGENDA REVIEW SESSION of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL m the Council Conference Room, City Hall Building, on Tuesday, August 1, 1995, at 1:00 P.M. Council Members Present: John A. Baum. Linwood O. Branch, III, Robert IC Dean, William W.. Harrtson, Jr., Harold Heischober, Louis R. Jones, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf,, Nancy IC Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Absent: Barbara M. Henley [ENTERED: 1:03 P.M.] Louisa M. Strayhorn [ENTERED: 1:08 P.M.] -2- AGENDA REVIEW 1:00 P.M. SESION ITEM # 39537 Mayor Oberndorf referenced: Item L3. a. CERTIFICATES OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY: Ocean Front Limousine - Deferred July 11, 1995 Mayor Oberndorf referenced the correspondence from the City Attorney requesting DEFERRAL until the City Council Session of August 8, 1995, in order to receive a formal written opinion from the Attorney General. ITEM # 39538 BY CONSENSUS of City Council, the following items shall compose the CONSENT AGENDA: 1.1. ORDINANCES Ordinance to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE a $4,000 Grant to the Department of Planning FY 1995-1996 Operating Budget from the Virginia Department of Forestry re enhancing the City's urban forestry initiatives, and that estimated revenue from the Commonwealth be increased accordingly. L2. Ordinance to TRANSFER $1,994 from the General Fund Reserve for Contingenctes to reimburse the Water and Sewer Fund for the costs of water and sewer fees associated with the construction of the 1995 Tidewater Builders Association's (TBA) Scholarship House. 1.3. CERTIFICATES OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY: Ocean Front Limousine - Deferred July 11, 1995 Long's Limousine Service Weddle Antique Limousine Service, Inc. 1.4. Ordinance to authorize License Refunds in the amount of $19,062.46. August 1, 1995 -3- AGENDA REVIEW SESION ITEM # 39539 Mayor Oberndorf referenced correspondence from Councilman Branch requesting DEFERRAL of the following Ordinances until the City Council Session of August 22, 1995: Kl.b. Ordinances re transient lodging tax rate and the City's Tourism Advertising Program: Deferred July 11, 1995 (Sponsored by Councilman Linwood O. Branch, III) AMEND and REORDAIN Section 35-159 of the Ctty Code by increasing the transient lodging tax rate by $1.OO per night for lodging at any lodging place other than a campground. Establish the Virginia Beach Advertising Advisory Committee. Establish the Tourism Advertising Program Special Revenue Fund. APPROPRIATE $1,435,200 of revenue from the additional $1.00 per night transient lodging tax. August L 1995 -4- COUNCIL CONCERNS 1:10 P~VI. ITEM # 39540 Councilman Harrison referenced the Ordinance upon application of P. H. Rose for a Change of Zoning from 1-1 to 1-2 APPROVED on September 28, 1993. The City Council had imposed the following conditions: Based upon the applicant's representations, the City Manager and Staff shall not issue any building or occupancy permits based upon the current approved site plan. The applicant shall submit a revised site plan which includes improvements as follows: . A hard surfaced road, either concrete or asphalt, for ingress and egress to the applicant's facility. Such roadway shall be completed within 12 months of approval of the revised site plan. Installation of permanent toilet facilities on-site. Such facilities shall be completed within 6 months of approval of the revised site plan. Additionally, until the road and toilet facilities have been completed, the Staff shall not issue a permanent occupancy permit for the applicant's proposed facility, but may issue a temporary occupancy permit based upon a revised approved site plan. On March 14, 1995, City Council DENIED EXTENSION OF TIME TO COMPLY WITH CONDITIONS. During the presentation made by the OPPOSITION, TARMAC advised of illegal dumping of concrete materials. Recently, TARMAC gave Councilman Harrison a series of aerial photographs, which illustrate the dumping. The City Manager will research and advise. ITEM # 39541 Council Lady Parker referenced concerns of property owners on the west side of Salem Road, Mr. Ferrell's daughter and granddaughter believe they are being isolated and would like to have the opportunity to have their property purchased. The City Manager advised meeting with the residents and same is being researched by J~m Lawson. Real Estate Agent. This issue will be scheduled for a City Council Session. August 1, 1995 -6- COUNCIL CONCERNS ITEM # 39543 (Continued) Concern was expressed regarding Commonwealth College. There was a deed restriction relative the trees; however, the trees were bulldozed. As these deed restrictions were ignored, the Civic League was not convinced buffering would be provided to assure privacy. Relative the Larkspur Middle School, the Civic League advised the City did not adhere to the concerns of the community. There was not a regular pickup of trash. The community was informed an office of the Richard Milburn School, not the school, would be located in the vicinity; however, the school was placed there. BY CONSENSUS, a PUBLIC HEARING shall be SCHEDULED for the City Council Session of August 22, 1995. relative site specific location of the Social Services Building on South Independence Boulevard and Holland Road (land bordering Larkspur and larkspur Meadows). Cecil V. Cutchins, President - Olympia Development Corporation, will be requested to attend the Public Hearing and address concerns. comprehensive analysis shall also provide alternaave sites re location of the Social Services Building. August 1, 1995 -7- ITEM # 39544 Mayor Oberndorf called to order the INFORMAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL in the Council Chamber, City Hall Building, on Tuesday, August 1, 1995, at 2:12 P.M. Council Members Present: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Robert IC Dean, William W. Harrison, Jr., Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndoff, Nancy K. Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessorns, Jr. Council Members Absent: Louisa M. Strayhorn August 1, 1995 -8- FORMAL SESION VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL August I, 1995 2:15 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, August 1, 1995, at 2:15 P.M. Council Members Present: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Robert IC Dean, William W.. Harrison, Jr., Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy IC Parker, Vice Mayor William D. Sessorns, Jr. and Louisa M. Strayhorn Council Members Absent: None INVOCATION: Reverend George Sweet Atlanttc Shores Baptist Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Vice Mayor Sessoms, being a Corporate Officer of Central Fidelity Bank, disclosed there were no matters on the agenda in which he has a "personal interest", as defined tn the Act, either individually or in his capacity as an officer of Central Fidelity 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 Sessorns' letter of January 10, 1995, is hereby made a part of the record. August 1, 1995 -9- Item III-E. 1 CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEM # 39545 Certification was not necessary as no EXECUTIVE SESSION was held. August 1, 1995 - 10 - Item III-F. 1 MINUTES ITEM # 39546 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Council Lady Parker, City Council APPROVED the Minutes of the INFORMAL AND FORMAL SESSION of July 11, 1995. Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baurn, Linwood O. Branch, III, Robert K. Dean, William W. Harrison, Jr., Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndo~ Nancy I~ Parker, Vice Mayor William D. Sessorns, Jr. and Louisa M Strayhorn Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: None August 1, 1995 - 11 - Item III-F. 2. MA YOR 'S PRESENTATION ITEM tt 39547 Mayor Oberndorf recognized: BOY SCOUT TROOP 363 HA YGOOD METHODIST CHURCH The Boy Scouts were in attendance during the City Council Session to earn their citizenship community merit badges. August 1, 1995 - 12 - Item III-F.$. MA YOR 'S PRESENTATION ITEM # 39548 Mayor Oberndorf PROCLAIMED: AUGUST 1,1995 AS AMBER MEDLIN DA Y Amber Medlin, Miss Virginia Beach, has become the new reigning Miss Virginia, having demonstrated unique qualities that have set her apart as a shining example of poise, intelligence and talent. Miss Medlin accompanied by Polly Pierce ACCEPTED the Proclamation. August 1, 1995 - 13 - Item III-G. ADOPT AGENDA FOR FORMAL SESSION ITEM # 39549 BY CONSENSUS, City Council ADOPTED: AGENDA FOR THE FO~ SESSION August 1, 1995 - 14 - Item III-H. CONSENT ,4GEND,4 ITEM # 39550 ORDINANCES Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessorns, seconded by Councilman Harrison, City Council APPROI~D in ONE MOTION, Items 1, 2, 3a, 3b, 3c. and 4. Item 3 a. was DEFERRED until the City Council Session of August 8, 1995. Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Robert K. Dean, William W. Harrison, Jr., Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndo~ Nancy K. Parker, Vice Mayor William D. Sessorns, Jr. and Louisa M. Strayhorn Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: None August 1, 1995 - 15 - Item III-L1. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM # 39551 ORDINANCES Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessorns, seconded by Councilman Harrison, City Council ADOPTED: Ordinance to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE a $4,000 Grant to the Department of Planning FY 1995-1996 Operating Budget from the Virginia Department of Forestry re enhancing the City's urban forestry initiatives, and that estimated revenue from the Commonwealth be increased accordingly. 11-0 (By Consent) Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Robert IC Dean, William W. Harrison, Jr., Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndo~ Nancy IC Parker, Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. and Louisa M. Strayhorn Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: None August 1, 1995 AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,000 TO THE FY 1995-96 OPERATING BUDGET OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENHANCING THE CITY'S URBAN FORESTRY INITIATIVES WHEREAS, the Department of Planning has apphed for, and been awarded, a grant in the amount of $4,000 by the Commonwealth of Virg~ma Department of Forestry for the purpose of enhancing the City's Urban Forest through the City's Green Schools Program, 9 10 WHEREAS, members of the Habitat Enhancement Committee will assist schools in the establishment of tree nurseries for future use within the community at various school sites, 11 12 13 WHEREAS, members of the Habitat Enhancement Committee will develop, with the assistance of the City's Science Curriculum Coordinators, printed curriculum guides and an educational video relating to urban forestry issues for in-class use, and 14 WHEREAS, this grant requires no additional matching funds from the City 15 16 17 18 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA, that a grant from the Vlrglma Department of Forestry in the amount of $4,000 be accepted and appropriated to the FY 1995-96 Operating Budget of the Department of Planning for the purpose of enhancing the City's urban forestry program, 19 20 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that estimated revenues from the Commonwealth for FY 1995-96 be increased by $4,000 21 22 23 Tlus ordinance shall be in effect from the date of its adoption Adopted the 1 day of August Virginia ,1995, by the Council of the C~ty of Vlrgima Beach, F/SWJ/urbforst ord APPROVED AS TO CONTENT Walter C Kraemer, Jr Department of Management Services APPROVED AS TO - 16 - Item 111-1.2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM # 39552 ORDINANCES Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Harrison, City Council ADOPTED: Ordinance to TRANSFER $1,994 from the General Fund Reserve for Contingencies to reimburse the Water and Sewer Fund for the costs of water and sewer fees associated with the construction of the 1995 Tidewater Builders Associ~ion's (TBA) Scholarship House. 11-0 (By Consent) Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Robert K. Dean, William W.. Harrison, Jr., Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker, Vice Mayor William D. Sessorns, Jr. and Louisa M. Strayhorn Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: None August 1, 1995 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF $1,994 FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVE FOR CONTINGENCIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF REIMBURSING THE WATER AND SEWER FUND FOR THE COSTS OF WATER AND SEWER FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1995 TBA SCHOLARSHIP HOUSE 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 WHEREAS, the Tidewater Builders Association (TBA) supports worthy area high school seniors with scholarships from the TBA Scholarship Fund; WHEREAS, the Scholarship Fund receives its principal funding from the proceeds of the sale of the TBA Scholarship House; WHEREAS, the City of Virginia Beach has shown its support for this program by reimbursing the Water and Sewer Fund, as a charitable gift to the Scholarship Fund, the costs of water and sewer fees associated with construction of the 1995 Scholarship House; and WHEREAS, the 1995 Scholarship House is being built in the Highgate Greens subdivision by Creative Homes Ltd., and the cost of construction includes water and sewer fees of $1,994. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That City Council hereby authorizes the transfer of $1,994 from the General Fund Reserve for Contingencies for the purpose of reimbursing the Water and Sewer Fund, as a charitable gift to the Tidewater Builders Association Scholarship Fund, the costs of water and sewer fees associated with construction of the Tidewater Builders Association's 1995 Scholarship House. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 1 day of Au§ust , 1995. CA-6036 ORDIN\NONCODE\TBA.ORD R-1 PREPARED: July 12, 1995 APPROVED AS TO LEGAL Department of Law -17- Item III-I. 3. a CONSENT AGENDA ITEM # 39553 ORDINANCES Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Harrison, City Council DEFERRED until the City Council Session of August 8, 1995: CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY: Ocean Front Limousine 11-0 (By ConsenO Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Robert K. Dean, William W. Harrison, Jr., Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy I~ Parker, Vice Mayor William D. Sessorns, Jr. and Louisa M. Strayhorn Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: None August I, 1995 - 18 - Item III-L 3. b/c. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM # 39554 ORDINANCES Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessorns, seconded by Councilman Harrison, City Council ADOPTED: CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY: Long's Limousine Service Weddle Antique Limousine Service, Inc. 11-0 (By ConsenO Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Robert K. Dean, William W. Harrison, Jr., Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndo~ Nancy K. Parker, Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. and Louisa M. Strayhorn Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: None August 1, 1995 - 19 - Item III-L 4. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM # 39555 ORDINANCES Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessorns, seconded by Councilman Harrison, City Council ADOPTED: Ordinance to authortze License Refunds in the amount of $19,062.46. upon application of certain persons and upon certification of the Commissioner of the Revenue. Voting: 11-0 (By ConsenO Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Robert ~ Dean, William W. Harrison, Jr., Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker, Vice Mayor William D. Sessorns, Jr. and Louisa M. Strayhorn Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: None August 1, 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 apphcations for license refunds, upon certification of the Commissioner of the Revenue are hereby approved: NAME License Date Base Penalty Int. Year Paid Bitting, Yang Y 1993-94 T/A Yoms Tailor Shop (formerly) 809 Arondale Crescent Chesapeake, Va. 23320 Audit $34.02 To~l $34.02 Corllss, Jon W 1993-94 T/A Power Golf Products 3893 Sunstream Parkway Virginia Beach, Va. 23456 Audit $10.00 $10.00 Denby, George W 1993 T/A Georges General Contractzng 1300 Olzve Road Vlrg~nza Beach, Va. 23464 Audit $32.00 $32.00 Edens, Hugh T & Laleta L 1994 Audit T/A Todays/Tommorrows Antique & collections 640 Jacquelln Avenue Virgznza Beach, Va. 23462 $10.00 $10. O0 Cerbhed as to Payment ~bmernn, sPs, oVna~?;fa~ e <~R e v e-n u e ThIs ord,nance shall be effective from date of adoption The above abatement(s) totahng $86.02 of the C~ty of V~rg~n~a Beach on the 1 day of Approved as to form L~ L. L, II"~y "'/.L__--~ '~. C~ty Attorney were approved by the Councd August ,19 95 Ruth Hodges Smith C~ty Clerk AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING UCENSE 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 certification of the Commissioner of the Revenue are hereby approved: NAME License Date Base Penalty Int. Year Pad Miller, George J T/A Commerce Realty 524 Virginia Avenue Virginia Beach, Va. 23451 1993-94 Audit $103.34 Southeast Service Corporation 1995 P. O. Box 19 Knoxville, Tn. 37901 Kambyz Gilanshah, President 230 Incorporated 1846 Horseback Trail Vienna, Va. 22182 6/7/95 $179.25 1995 4/12/95 $430.00 Total $103.34 $179.25 $430.00 Th~s ordinance shall be effective from date of adoption The above abatement(s) totahng $712.59 1 of the City of V~rg~n~a Beach on the day of Cemfled as to Payment ert P VaughahJ Commissioner of the Revenue Approved as to form' Le"'~li/e L. LJl'l'l~ey~,~----,,,j C~ty Attomey~," ' were approved by the Council August , 19 95 Ruth Hodges Smith 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 BF_ACH, VIRGINIA. That the following apphcabons for hcense refunds, upon cert~ficabon of the Commissioner of the Revenue are hereby approved NAME LICENSE DATE BASE PENALTY INT. TOTAL YEAR PAID Alhance Enterpnses Inc 1108 P~ckett Road Norfolk, VA 23502 1993 Audit $95.57 $95.57 Alhed Matenals of T~dewater T/A Alhed Materials 1995 210 W. R~ttenhouse Square, S-2402 Philadelphia, PA 19103 Arnngton, Cathy L. T/A Lunch Etc 3734 W Stratford Road V~rg~ma Beach, VA 23455 Audit $1,111.26 $1,111 26 1994 Audit $30.00 $30.00 Th~s ordinance shall be effective from date of adoption The above abatement(s) totaling $1,236 83 of the C~ty of V~rg~n~a Beach on the Cerbfied as to Payment' (~F~bert P Vaugh~,/ Comm~ssmner of the Revenue Approved as to form. "q,~sfi'e L. Lilley C~ty Attorney were approved by the Council day of August ,19 95 Ruth Hodges Smith C~ty Clerk FORM NO CA I~REV 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 hcense refunds, upon certification of the Commissioner of the Revenue are hereby approved: NAME LICENSE DATE BASE PENALTY INT TOTAL YEAR PAID Templeton, Fehx, President Bungee Thr~lls Inc T/A Beach Bungee 108 Atlanbc Avenue V~rg~n~a Beach, VA 23451 1994 Audit $277.07 $277.07 GBF Contact Lenses Inc 4217 V~rg~ma Beach Blvd. V~rg~ma Beach, VA 23452 1991-94 Audit $661 02 $661 02 Gordon, Vanessa 1993-94 T/A Art Greebngs 2129 General Booth Blvd., #311 V~rg~n~a Beach, VA 23454 Audit $12.00 $12.00 Th~s ordinance shall be effective from date of adoption The above abatement(s) totaling $950.09 of the C~ty of V~rg~nm Beach on the 1 Certified as to Payment' c/---flB"6"ert P. Vaughan Commissioner of the Revenue Approved as to form ti'"~sl,e L L~lley ~ C~ty Attorney were approved by the Council day of August ,19 95 Ruth Hodges Smith C~ty Clerk FrOf~M NO CA II~V ~ AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING LICENSE REFUNDS UPON APPLICATION OF CERTAIN PERSONS AND UPON CERTIFICATION OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE BE IT ORDAINED BY T-HE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA That the following apphcabons for hcense refunds, upon certification of the Commissioner of the Revenue are hereby approved: NAME LICENSE DATE BASE PENALTY INT. YEAR PAID TOTAL Holloway, Ronald M. & Rosahnd T/A Tyldop 1993-94 2128 Spnng Meadows Court V~rg~ma Beach, VA 23456 Jack Frost F~rewood Inc. T/A Jack Frost Enterprises 514 P~newood Drive V~rg~ma Beach, VA 23451 1994-95 Messier, M~chael H 1995 T/A Spray Away Pressure Washing 2112 Sp~nmng Wheel Court V~rg~ma Beach, VA 23456 Audit $114.00 Audit $182.92 Audit $10 00 Th~s ordinance shall be effective from date of adopbon The above abatement(s) totaling $306.92 of the C~ty of V~rg~n~a Beach on the 1 $114 00 $182.92 $10 00 Certified as to Payment. ~.....ROl~ert P Vaughan Rev~en Commissioner of the ue Approved as to form. C~ty Attorney were approved by the Council day of August ,19 95 Ruth Hodges Smith C~ty Clerk FORM NO CA IFIEV ~ 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 hcense refunds, upon cerbflcat~on of the Commissioner of the Revenue are hereby approved' NAME LICENSE DATE BASE PENALTY INT. TOTAL YEAR PAID L~nden Advertising Agency Inc. T/A L~nden Agency 5700 Cleveland Street, #345 V~rg~n~a Beach, VA 23462 1993 Audit $359.45 $359.45 Metrocall of Delaware Inc. T/A Metrocall 6677 R~chmond H~ghway Alexandria, VA 22306 1995 5/30/95 $538.41 $538 41 M~cro Information Serwces Corp. T/A Mmro Information Services 722 Woodstock Road 1991-93 V~rg,n~a Beach, VA 23464 Audit Th~s ordinance shall be effective from date of adoption The above abatement(s) totaling $959 54 of the C~ty of V~rg~n~a Beach on the $61.68 $61 68 Cerbfled as to Payment' /~----~~c°obme~ i sPs ioVna;rg ho~h e ~e n u e Approved as to form: s'li'e L L~ ITi~y /L._._..~'""---~ C~ty Attorney were approved by the Council day of ^u§ust ,19 95 Ruth Hodges Smith C~ty Clerk FOI"I4 NO CA I~IL='V 3/11 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 hcense refunds, upon certwflcabon of the Commissioner of the Revenue are hereby approved: NAME LICENSE DATE BASE PENALTY INT YEAR PAID TOTAL Mortgage Service America Co. 5350 Redwood Hwy. North Petaluma, CA 94952 Nelson Refngeratmn Inc 3626 D Street Omaha, NE 68107-1392 Oceanography Society The 1124 W~venhoe Way V~rg~ma Beach, VA 23454 1993-95 Audit $683.33 1992-94 Audit $3,183.58 1992-94 Audit $13 20 $683 33 $3,183 58 $13.20 Th~s ordinance shall be effective from date of adoption The above abatement(s) totahng $3,880.11 of the C~ty of V~rg~n~a Beach on the Certified as to Payment. F___~R'0bert P. Vaughan ~ Commissioner of the Revenue Approved as to form' ~-'~sh~ L L, Iley C~ty Attorney were approved by the Council August day of ,19 95 Ruth Hodges Smith C~ty Clerk FORMI~IO CA I~EV 3~1 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 apphcatlons for hcense refunds, upon cert~flcabon of the Comm~ssmner of the Revenue are hereby approved. NAME LICENSE DATE BASE PENALTY INT. TOTAL YEAR PAID Pavhcek, Tomas J. 1993-95 T/A International Designers/Topex P O. Box 9846 V~rg~ma Beach, VA 23450 Pett~ford, Robert J. T/A D~amond C I Invesbgat~ons 8641 Albemarle Drive Norfolk, VA 23503 Audit $22.00 Quahcon Corporabon 1209 Baker Road, #316 V~rg~ma Beach, VA 23455 1993-95 Audit $20.00 1992-94 Audit $512.62 Th~s ordinance shall be effective from date of adoption. The above abatement(s) totaling $554.62 of the C~ty of V~rg~n~a Beach on the $22.00 $20.00 $512 62 Certified as to Payment: fm~sP;, oVn~rg ho;~h~R even u e Approved as to form. L"~e~e L. L, Ile~j~' ~ C~ty Attorney were approved by the Councd August 95 day of ,19 Ruth Hodges Smith City Clerk FORM NO CA I~V ~ 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 apphcatlons for license refunds, upon certification of the Commissioner of the Revenue are hereby approved: NAME LICENSE DATE BASE PENALTY INT. TOTAL YEAR PAID Senmr Enterpnses Inc. 1993-94 T/A V~rglma Semor Pubhcabons 421 304 Harbour Point V~rg~ma Beach, VA 23451 Sports Authority Inc. The 3383 N State Road 7 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33319 1993-94 Wakefield, O M, D.O. 3304 Arcbc Avenue V~rg~ma Beach, VA 23451 Audit $29 96 $29 96 Audit $8,325 67 $8,325 67 1995 6/7/95 $427 51 $427 51 Th~s ordinance shall be effective from date of adoption. The above abatement(s) totaling $8,783 14 of the C~ty of V~rg~n~a Beach on the 1 Cerbfled as to Payment. jm~,s~s,oVnaeUrg~o~n e~Reven ue Approved as to form' "l~e L L~y'"' C~ty Attorney were approved by the Council day of August ,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 apphcat~ons for hcense refunds, upon cert~flcabon of the Commmmoner of the Revenue are hereby approved NAME LICENSE DATE BASE PENALTY INT. TOTAL YEAR PAID Wholesale Printers Inc. 2432 Inglemde Road Norfolk, VA 23513 1993-94 Audit $47.80 $47 80 Th~s ordinance shall be effective from date of adoption. The above abatement(s) totaling $47 80 of the C~ty of V~rg~n~a Beach on the Certified as to Payment: R~ P.-Vau~l~an ~ Commissioner of the Revenue Approved as to form "'~esl~e L. L'~iey ~ C~ty Attorney ' were approved by the Council day of August ,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 hcense refunds, upon certification of the Commissioner of the Revenue are hereby approved: NAME LICENSE DATE BASE PENALTY INT. TOTAL YEAR PAID Atlantic Welding & Fab Inc. 5325 Cleveland Street, #306 V~rg~ma Beach, VA 23462 Childhood Treasurers Inc. T/A Childhood Treasures 4291 Holland Road, #517 V~rg~ma Beach, VA 23452 Hank~ns, Debra L, Premdent Pro Pet Inc 537 V~rg~ma Dare Dr~ve V~rg~ma Beach, VA 23451 1993-95 Audit $1,005.04 $1,005.04 1994-95 Audit $387.76 $387.76 1993-94 Aud,t $13.20 $13 20 Th~s ordinance shall be effective from date of adoption The above abatement(s) totaling $1,406.00 of the C~ty of V~rg~n~a Beach on the Certified as to Payment. ~--~c~bf~,sP;,~na;rg~~e Approved as to form: (~L~e~'lie L L~lley ~"_//--~ C~ty Attorney were approved by the Council day of August ,19 95 Ruth Hodges Smith C~ty Clerk FOI~I4 NO C~ II~'V 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 apphcatJons for hcense refunds, upon certJflcabon of the Commissioner of the Revenue are hereby approved. NAME LICENSE DATE BASE PENALTY INT. YEAR PAID TOTAL Waller, Jerome T/A House of Fashions 1600 Sword Court V~rg~ma Beach, VA 23464 Warren, Cynthia O'Connor T/A Warren Jewelry 2044 Grey Fox Lane V~rg~ma Beach, VA 23456 Western Branch Electric Inc. 5700 Craneybrook Lane Portsmouth, VA 23703 1993-94 Audit $114.00 1993-94 Audit $10.00 1993 Audit $14 80 Th~s ordinance shall be effective from date of adoption. The above abatement(s) totaling $138 80 of the C~ty of V~rg~n~a Beach on the ~l $114.00 $10.00 $14 8O Certified as to Payment: (~~Co j~,sP;,oVnaeUrgoRofa~h e ~even ue Approved as to form' were approved by the Council day of August ,19 95 Ruth Hodges Smith C~ty Clerk - 20 - Item III-K.l.a. NEW BUSINESS ITEM # 39556 COUNCIL-SPONSORED ITEMS Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessorns, seconded by Councilman Jones, City Council ADOPTED: Resolution urging the United States Congress to enact legislation reinstating the authority of states and localities to regulate tow truck services. (Sponsored by Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf and Vice Mayor W. D. Sessoms, Jr.) Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baurn, Linwood O. Branch, III, Robert K. Dean, William W.. Harrison, Jr., Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndoff, Nancy K. Parker, Vice Mayor William D Sessorns, Jr. and Louisa M. Strayhorn Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: None August 1, 1995 Requested by Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf and Vice-Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 A RESOLUTION URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ENACT LEGISLATION REINSTATING THE AUTHORITY OF STATES AND LOCALITIES TO REGULATE TOW TRUCK SERVICES WHEREAS, as a large residential community and leading resort city, the City of Virginia Beach is subject to a substantial volume of vehicular traffic; WHEREAS, because of the need to regulate parking on both public and private property, and to remove illegally parked vehicles in a timely manner, it is necessary that there exist in the City well-managed tow truck services; WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994, HR 2739, amended the Interstate Commerce Act, effective January 1, 1995, by preempting the authority of state and local governments to regulate the rates charged and services performed by tow truck services; WHEREAS, subsequent to this "deregulation," the City has received numerous complaints and concerns from citizens alleging the very abuses which the City's towing ordinance was originally adopted to address; and WHEREAS, reinstatement of the authority of states and localities to regulate tow truck services is considered essential to ensure quality of service, to prevent abusive price structuring in the industry, and to protect the safety and welfare of the general public. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That the City Council hereby urges the United States Congress to enact legislation reinstating the authority of states and localities to regulate tow truck services. 32 33 34 35 AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Clerk is hereby directed to furnish copies of this Resolution to Senators Charles S. Robb and John W. Warner, and to Congressman Owen B. Pickett. 36 37 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the ] day of Au§ust , 1995. 38 39 40 41 CA-5811 ORDIN%NONCODE%TOWING.RES R-6 JULY 26, 1995 - 21 - Item III-K. 1.b. NEW BUSINESS ITEM # 39557 COUNCIL-SPONSORED ITEMS Upon motion by Councilman Branch, seconded by Vice Mayor Sessoms, City Council DEFERRED UNTIL AUGUST 22, 1995 CITY COUNCIL SESSION: Ordinances re transient lodging tax rate and the City's Tourism Advertising Program: Deferred July 11, 1995 (Sponsored by Councilman Linwood O. Branch, III) Ao AMEND and REORDAIN Section 35-159 of the City Code by increasing the transient lodging tax rate by $1.00 per night for lodging at any lodging place other than a campground. B. Establish the Virginia Beach Advertising Advisory Committee. C Do Establish the Tourism Advertising Program Special Revenue Fund. APPROPRIATE $1,435,200 of revenue from the additional $1.00 per night transient lodging tax. Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Robert K. Dean, William W.. Harrison, Jr., Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker, Vice Mayor William D. Sessorns, Jr. and Louisa M. Strayhorn Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: None August L 1995 - 22 - Item III-K2. NEW BUSINESS ITEM # 39558 CITY A~ORNEY PRESENTATION REAPPORTIONMENT SCHEDULING The City Attorney advised the 1995 General Assembly amended the City's Charter to require the REAPPORTIONMENT of the City's Election System. Generally, the Charter Amendment requires that. The current Boroughs be reapportioned into equally populated residence districts for the 1998 Council elections. An advisory referendum be held in May 1996 to determine whether the Councilmembers elected from districts shall be elected by voters of the district or at-large (i.e., single member districts or residency districts). Specifically, the Charter Amendment requires the Council to: On or before January 1, 1996: To petition the court to order an advisory referendum in May 1996 on the question of whether Councilmembers shall be elected by voters of the district or at-large. On or before March 1, 1996: Reapportion the boundaries of the current Boroughs into equally populated election districts and name those districts. At the May 1996 Council election: The Borough representatives of Princess Anne, Blackwater and Virginia Beach will be elected to two - (2) year terms to allow the 1998 transition. Council must consider the results of the 1996 Advisory Referendum. Reapportionment Working Schedule (Subject to change) August I, 1995 Brief Council on requirements of Charter change; proposed schedule for Council to approve equally-populated residence districts no later than first meeting in December 1995 Request authority to hire Election Data Services (EDS) to assist in preparation and Justice Department pre-clearance process. August 1, 1995 Item III-IC2. NEW BUSINESS ITEM # 39558 (Continued) CITY ATTORNEY PRESENTATION REAPPORTIONMENT SCHEDULING August 1, 1995, through August 15, 1995 Planmng Department to obtain hardware and/or software required to develop alternative election plans. Planning Department and/or Voter Registrar to have maps and matertals for individual Council Member's use in drawing suggested plans. City Attorney's Office will develop and distribute parameters of the Voting Rights Act in the drawing of new/amended election plans. Voter Registrar to provide past 1993 election data to EDS- EDS to commence preparing an analysis on how Virginia Beach voting patterns will affect Justice Department pre- clearance approval of changes in residence districts. August 15, 1995, through October 10, 1995 Individual Councilmembers to meet with Planning Department and/or Voter Registrar representatives and draw individual plans. EDS to be available to comment on particular plan's compliance wtth Voting Rights Act/Justice Department requirements. September 15, 1995 through October I0, 1995 Public to meet with Planing staff and/or voter Registrar to draw proposed alternative plans. Planning staff to have packages available at Planning Department, Voter Registrar, Seatack Community Center, and Central Library for public to draw and suggest alternative plans. Submit proposed May Referendum question to Council for consideration and revision. Copies of proposed plans to be placed in Central Library, office of Voter Registrar, entrance to Councd Chambers, and Seatack Community Center by the Planning Department for public to view. August 1, 1995 - 24 - Item III-K. 2. NEW BUSINESS ITEM # 39558 (Continued) CITY A~ORNEY PRESENTATION REAPPORTIONMENT SCHEDULING October 30, 1995 Submit pre-clearance package to Department of Justice on two year terms for May 1996 borough elections, and advisory referendum required to be held in May 1996. Public Hearing on plans submitted by Councilmembers and public. Council ADOPTS May 1996 Referendum question. November 7, 1995 Night public hearing on all plans. November 7, 1995, to November 28, 1995 Council to select plans for EDS analysis Practical and legal analysis of proposed plans prepared. December 5, 1995 Council to adopt a plan for revised residence districts. Additional considerations: The services of an election data expert are necessary to develop the appropriate guidance in preparing new districts; request Council concurrence to submit an ordinance on August 8, 1995 appropriating $35,000 to fund these services. The Planning Department will need additional computer equipment; City Attorney will seek the City Manager's concurrence in obtaining those items. Pre-clearance under the Voting Rights Act is a condition precedent to each proposed change. Changes must be final actions before submitted. Minimum time for pre-clearance after submission is 60 days. August 1, 1995 ITEM # 39559 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: (2:55 P.M.) LEG, dL MATTERS: Consultation with legal counsel or briefings by staff members, consultants, or attorneys pertaining to actual or probable litigation, or other specific legal matters requesting the provision of legal advice by counsel pursuant to Section 2.1-344(,4)(7). Lake Gaston Water Supply Project PUBLICLY-HELD PROPERTY: Discussion or consideration of the condition, acquisition, or use of real property for public purpose, or of the disposition of publicly-held property, or of plans for the future of an institution which could affect the value of property owned or desirable for ownership by such institution pursuant to Section 2.1-344(A)(3). Condemnation - Norfolk Airport Authority 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 ,4. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Robert I~L Dean, William W.. Harrison, Jr. Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndoff, Nancy K. Parker, Vice Mayor William D Sessorns, Jr. and Louisa M. Strayhorn Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: None August 1, 1995 - 26 - ITEM # 39560 Mayor Oberndorf RECONVENED the FORMAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL in the Council Chamber, Ctty Hall Building, on Tuesday, August 1, 1995, at 3:45 PM. Council Members Present. John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Robert K~ Dean, William W.. Harrison, Jr., Louis R. Jones, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy I~ Parker and Louisa M. Strayhorn Council Members Absent: Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. August 1, 1995 - 27 - ITEM # 39561 Upon motion by Councilman Baum, seconded by Council Lady Strayhorn, City Council CERTIFIED THE EXECUTIVE SESSION TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MOTION TO RECESS. 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, 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: 8-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Robert IC Dean, William W. Harrison, Jr. Louis R. Jones, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf,, Nancy IC Parker and Louisa M. Strayhorn Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. August 1, 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 # 39559 Page No. 25 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 thc 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, Co) 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. ~u(h Hodg~ S~ith, CMC/AAE City Clerk August 1, 1995 - 28 - COUNCIL CONCERNS ITEM tt 39562 Councilman Dean referenced major problems involving leaking underground storage tanks within the City. The site of one is the Windsor Woods Fire Station Number 16. Councilman Dean advised there is a proposed shift of Department responsibility for above ground and underground storage tanks from General Services to the Public Works Department. Councilman Dean had been assured the City is in compliance with the State regulations. The City Manager advised alternatives have been investigated for the underground storage program, but a study or decision has not been made. ITEM ti 39563 Councilman Dean referenced correspondence on behalf of the Mayor's Committee for the Disabled, distributed to all members of City Council. Mayor Oberndorf and Councilman Dean will sponsor a Resolution for the City Council Session of August 8, 1995, to increase the parking penalty for illegal use of handicapped spaces from $50.00 to $100.00. ITEM ti 39564 Councilman Dean requested information relative the current status of Celebration Station. The City Attorney will advise. ITEM ti 39565 Councilman Dean referenced correspondence to Council Members from the City Attorney relative the Ordinance to authorize acquisition of property in fee simple for right-of-way for Salem Road (CIP 2- 930); and, acquisition of temporary and permanent easements of right-of-way, either by agreement or condemnation by reason of public necessity. (ADOPTED by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach on July 11, 1995). The City Attorney clarified the amendment "with assurance of a life estate option to homeowners ". ITEM ti 39566 Councilman Dean had been advised of the assembling of a Lake Ridge Task Force. The City Manager advised there was a staff level group developing options for the City Council relative Lake Ridge. Councilman Dean suggested following the same process as the Corporate Landing Task Force. Councilman Dean wished to be apprised of the situation. August 1, 1995 - 29 - ADJOURNMENT ITEM # 39567 Mayor Oberndorf DECLARED the City Council Meeting ADJOURNED at 3:55 P.M. -~B-~-everly O. H~~~,' Chief Deputy City Clerk City Clerk Meyera E. Oberndorf Mayor City of Virginia Beach Virginia August I, 1995