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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAUGUST 10, 1981 MINUTES Cit@ C>f "WORLC'S LARGEST RESORT CITY" CITY COUNCIL MAYOR 1. HENRY M,COY JR., D.D.S., B.@.gb VICE-MAYOR HAROLD HEISCROBER, Al L.,g, JOHN A. SAUM, B.@.gb E. T. BUCHANAN, Ly..b.-. B...Sb F. REID ERVIN, A, L.,,, BARBARA M. HENLEY, P-,. B.@.gb CLARENCE A. HOLLAND, M.D., S.y.id. a --- b W. H. KITCHIN. Ill, Vigi.i. B ... b B.@.gb REBA S. McCLANAN, P,@.@... A... B .... gb MEYERA E. OBERNDORF, A, L.,g, 212 CTTY HALL BUIL.DING PATRICK L. STANDING, A, L.,g, MUNICIPAL CENTER VIRGINIA BEAC)I. VIRGINIA 23456 RUTH HODGES SMITH. City Cl.,k (804) 4V-4303 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA August 10, 1981 ITEM I INFORMAL SESSION: 12:30 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., D.D.S. B. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL C. MOTION TO RECESS INTO INFORMAL/EXECUTIVE SESSION D. PRESENTATION/DISCUSSION OF PERTINENT MATTERS 1. Matters for discussion by Mayor. 2. Matters for discussion by Council. 3. New Light Baptist Church: Request for simultaneous. advertising of use permit application. 4. Home Occupation Use Permits: Discussion by Mr. Robert J. Scott, Director of the Planning Department. 5. Problem of onsite Parking Requirements in the Beach Borough; Discussion. 6. Requests for Positions Authorized in Budget But Needing Council Approval: Discussion. ITEM II FORMAL SESSION: 2:00 p.m. A. INVOCATION: Reverend Fritz Stegemann Open Door Chapel B,. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA C. ELECTRONIC ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL D. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: 1. Motion to accept/approve the Minutes of July 13, 1981. 2. Motion to accept/approve the Minutes of August 3, 1981. E. INTRODUCTION 1. Little Miss Virginia Beach - Cynthia Loraine Johnson ITEM II F. PRESENTATION 1. Tidewater Blood Service, American Red Cross Mrs. Karen Wells G. RESOLUTION 1. Resolution calling for an independent evaluation of the proposed Federal Aviation Administration/DepartMent of Transportation regulations pertaining to the use of Washington National Airport. H. CONSENT AGENDA All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be rerdved from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. 1. Resolution regarding the application of Rose Holland Associates and Amoco Oil Company. 2. Resolution requesting the termination of a use permit by virginia village Estates, Inc. 3. Resolution authorizing the city manager to execute a deed between the Armada/Hoffler Company and the City of virginia Beach. 4. Resolution aliowing charge-offs within several City departments as uncollectable accounts. 5. Ordinance, on SECOND READING, to appropriate $26,372 for "The Battle Off The Virginia Capes" Celebration. 6. Ordinance, on SECOND READING, to accept a grant of $3,429.00 from the Department of Energy and to appro- priate $6,858.00 to fund technical assistance for energy conservation. 7. Ordinance, on SECOND READING, to accept a grant from the Department of Corrections totaling $125,948 and to appropriate these funds and to establish a Community Corrections Resource Board. I. PLANNING ITEMS 1. Deferred a. Application of Texaco, Inc. for a conditional use pennit for a gas bar and car wash on a .8-acre parcel located on the east side of Rosemont Road, between South Plaza Trail and Raintree Road (Lynnhaven Borough). This matter was deferred for 30 days on July 6, 1981. 1. Letter from the City Manager tran smits the reco=Lendation of the Planning Commission for approval. ITEM II I. PLANNING ITEMS (Cont'd) 2. New Items a. Application of Hudgins and Associates, Inc. for a change of zoning from A-1 Apartment i@strict to A-2 Apartment District on two parcels, total- ing 22.7 acres, located south of Marsh view Drive, west of Virginia Avenue, adjacent to the Salt Marsh Point subdivision (Lynnhaven Borough). 1. Letter from the City Manager transmits the reco=nendation of the Planning Commission for approval. b. Application of Paul L. Strassberg for a change of zoning from R-2 -i@-Business District to A-1 Apartment District on a 2.05-acre parcel located on the south side of Mill Dam Road, east of North Great Neck Road (Lynnhaven Borough). 1. Letter from the City Manager transmits the recommendation of the Planning Cormnission for approval. c. Application of Cape Henry Hardware and General Merchandise Store, Inc. for a conditional use permit for in conjunction with retail sales on a one-acre parcel located at the southwest corner of Shore Drive and Ebb Tide Road (Lynnhaven Borough). 1. Letter from the City Manager transmits the recommendation of the Planning Commission for withdrawal. d. Application of Deborah Diane Juhasz for a conditional use permit for a home occupation (candy making) on a .17-acre parcel located on the east side of Beechwalk Drive, north of Newcombe Drive (Kempsville Borough). 1. Letter from the City Manager transinits the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. e. Application of Christian Reformed Church of virginia Beach for a conditional use permit for a @h rch and related facilities on a .47-acre parcel located at the southwest corner of Princess Anne and Corner Roads (Kempsville Borough). 1. Letter from the City Manager transmits the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. f. Application of George K. Shield, Jr. for a conditional use permit for a church on a 4.4-acre parcel loc@ted on the south side of Salem Road, west of Highland Drive (Kempsville Borough). 1. Letter from the City Manager transmits the recormnendation of the Planning Cormission for denial. ITEM II I. PLANNING ITEMS (.Cont'd) 2. New Items (Cont'd) g. Application of George K. Shield, Jr.0 for Bible BaPtist Church, for a variance to Section 4.4(b) of the Subdivision Ordinance which requires lot dimensions to conform to the Comprehensive Zoning Otdinance. They wish to subdivide a 4.4-acre tract out of an existing farm site in order to al,low the construction of a church. This property is located on the south side of Salem Road, west of Highland Drive (Kempsville Borough). 1. Letter from the City Manager transmits the recommendation of the Planning Corrmiission for denial. J. ORDINANCES 1. ordinance to authorize a temporary encroachment into a portion of the right-of-way of Butternut Avenue to Godwin-Hammond Associates. 2. Ordinance to authorize a temporary encroachment into a portion of the right-of-way of Barrett Street to Wayne Associates, Inc. 3. ordinance to authorize a temporary encroachment into a portion of the Wythe Lane to Gary B. Ruffner. K. APPOINTMENTS 1. Arts and Humanities Cormnission 2. Development Authority 3. Public Library Board L. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Proposed Theme Park Publicly-owned recreational area 2. Council Subcoumittee report: City/school services M. NEW BUSINESS N. ADJOURNMENT 1. motion to adjourn. M I N U T E S VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Virginia Beach, Virginia 10 August 1981 The Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, was called to order by Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., D.D.S., in the Conference Room, City Hall Building, on Monday, August 10, 1981, at Twelve-Thirty in the afternoon. Council Members Present: E. T. Buchanan, Vice Mayor Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, M.D., W. H. Kitchin, III, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., D.D.S., Meyera E. Oberndorf, and Patrick L. Standing Council Members Absent: John A. Baum,* and F. Reid Ervin ITEM #17000 Mayor McCoy entertained a motion to permit Council to conduct its INFORMAL SESSION to be followed by an EXECUTIVE SESSION for the purpose of discuss- ing the following: 1. Discussion or consideration of employment, assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, discipling or resignation of public officers, appointees or employees. (Personnel Matters). 2. 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. (Publicly Held Property). 3. Consultation with legal Cotmsel or briefing by staff members, consultants or attorneys, pertaining to actual or potential litigation, or other legal matters within the jurisdiction of the public body. (Legal Matters). 2- Upon motion by Councilman Holland, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, City Council voted to proceed into the EXECUTIVE SESSION following the INFORMAL SESSION. Voting: 9-0 Council Members Voting Aye: E. T. Buchanan, Vice Mayor Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, M.D., W. H. Kitchin, 1II, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., D.D.S., Meyera E. Oberndorf, and Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: John A. Baum@ and F. Reid Ervin - 3- M A T T E R S B Y T H E M A Y 0 R WATER/BIRDNECK POINT ITEM #17001 Mayor McCoy requested information from the City Manager coricerning the water situation in Birdneck Point. The City Manager advised Council that the City make modifications to the Birdneck Point system. Public Utilities began chemical treatment of the lines this past weekend. A report was received from the Director of Public Utilities advising the City Manager that the chemical treatment to the lines was successful, and there should be considerable improvement in the water system. The City is replacing some of the pipes in Birdneck; however, by chemically treating the lines the City should save approximately $200,000. FARMERS MARKET ITEM #17002 Mayor McCoy made reference to an article in the newspaper concerning illegal use of drugs and alcohol at the Farmers Market. The City Manager advised Council he requested the Director of Agriculture, Richard Cockrell, to prepare a report on the above matter. Complaints were from four tenants which does not "make up" one-half of the Market. The complaints will be investigated by the Police Department. It is the City Manager's opinion that the complaints are unfounded; however, if other tenants in the Market have any information he would very much like to speak with them. Vice Mayor Heischober noted that during the Country Hoedowns on Friday nights, tbere is considerable traffic congestion and parking problems. PATIO STRUCTURES ITEM #17003 Mayor McCoy requested information from the City Attorney on Patio Structures in the Beach Borough. The City Attorney advised Council he would be presenting a letter for discussion during the EXECUTIVE SESSION. *COUNCILMAN BAUM ENTERED MEETING AT 12:37 p.m. 4- TIDEWATER INVESTMENT PROPERTIES ITEM #17004 Mayor McCoy.made reference to a letter received from Martha Clukey concerning Tidewater Investment Properties requesting the matter be "rescheduled". The City Attorney advised Council that the agreement requested by the Council has been received from Tidewater Investment Properties. M A T T E R S B Y C 0 U N C I L M E M B E R S CITY TREASURER ITEM #17005 Councilwoman McClanan made referenced to a letter received from the City Treasurer in June of 1981 concerning the compliance with the Code of Virginia (listing of properties). THE GREATER HAMPTON ROADS ORGANIZATION ITEM #17006 Councilwoman Henley made reference to a letter received from The Gr,,ter Hampton Roads Organization advising that the U. S. Conference of Mayors is sponsoring a program entitled "Investment in America's Cities" o,, October 26-30, 1981, in Zurich, Switzerland, for the purpose of making potential foreign investors aware of the opportunities available in U. S. Cities. It was noted that the City would not participate in this Program at the present time. GHRO will represent the City at this conference. THEME PARK ITEM #17007 Councilman Baum made reference to the Theme Park and advised that it was his understanding that Council would discuss the matter this week (August 10, 1981), for action by City Council August 17, 1981. NEWS ARTIDLE ITEM #17008 Councilman Baum made reference to an article in the VIRGINIA OBSERVER concerning the firing of Timothy Harris. 5- PRINCESS ANNE ROAD ITEM #17009 Councilman Buchanan made reference to the need of a bike path on Princess Anne Road, and requested it be expedited as quickly as possible. TRASH CONTAINER ITEM #17010 Casandra Barns, News Reporter, thanked the City Manager for placing a trash container in front of Galilee Episcopal Church I N F 0 R M A L S E S S I 0 N EXPEDITE/NEWLIGHT BAPTIST CHURCH ITEM #17011 The City Manager advised he received a request from Newlight Baptist Church to simultaneously advertise their application for a conditional use permit to be heard by the Planning Commission and City Council. Councilwoman Oberndorf advised she would make the motion in the FORMAL SESSION to expedite this application. HOME OCCUPATION USE PERMITS ITEM #17012 The Planning Director presented to Council a report on Home Occupation Use Permits and advised that it was his understanding that Council has some concerns regarding "reapplication fees" for Home Occupations. The Planning Director suggested Council NOT waive the "reapplication fees" as the Planning Department does utilize all monies received to advertise, etc. VIRGINIA VILLAGE ESTATES INC. ITEM #17013 The Planning Director presented a report to Council on the A-1 Zoning for Virginia Village Estates Inc., (Marice H. Berk, February 26, 1973). This matter is on the FORMAL AGENDA 6-. ON-SITE PARKING REQUIREMENTS ITEM #17014 The City MarLager made reference to a letter received on June 17, 1981, from Attorney Grover C. Wright, Jr., regarding the parking requirements of the B-4 Resort-Commercial District of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for retail commercial property on the West side of Atlantic Avenue. The City has a unique situation with the Beach Borough in that the Board of Zoning Appeals has been routinely granting variances to businesses which are upgrading their establishments. The City Manager and Planning Director suggested to Council a new zoning classification be established for the area between Rudee Inlet and 40th Street ONLY, requiring identical requirements in the B-4 Zoning District, but would be known as the B-5 Zoning District, applicable only to the upgrading of establishments. DEPARTMENT REQUESTS FOR POSITIONS ITEM #17015 The City Manager briefed Council on department requests for positions authorized in the budget but needing their approval: General Services-Print Shop Graphics Designer Department of Agriculture-Farmers Market Full-Time Temporary Laborers Social Services Eligibility Workers Social Services Senior Social Worker General Registrat Clerk Typist I Economic Development-Convention Promotion Secretary I Economic Development-Tourism Production Technician I Economic Development-Tourism Custodial Crew Leader Parks and Recreation Department Part-Time Photo Specialist Parks and Recreation Department Clerk Typist I Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Supervisor I Permits and Inspections Zoning Inspector II Emergency Medical Services Public Education Specialis City Attorney Clerk Typists Department of Public Libraries It was the consensus of Council to permit this matter to be handled administratively. 7- BUSING/SCHOOL BOARD ITEM #17016 Councilwoman Oberndorf made reference to a letter received from Mrs. Ann Kirby asking that the City return a portion of the $750,000 to the School Board and designate that it be used for the busing of children in the Windsor Woods area, especially those children along South Boulevard. City Council RECESSED in,.,, EXECUTIVE SESSION, (1:45 p.m.) 8- P 0 R M A L S E S S I 0 N VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Virginia Beach, Virginia 10 August 1981 2:25 p.m. Council Members Present: Jobn A. Baum, E. T. Buchanan, Vice Mayor Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, M.D., W. H. Kitchin, III, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., D.D.S., Meyera E. Oberndorf, and Patrick L. Standing Council Members Absent: F. Reid Ervin INVOCATION: Reverend Fritz Stegemann Open Door Chapel PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - 9- M I N U T E S ITEM II-D.1/2 ITEM #17017 Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Holland, City Council voted to APPROVE the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 13, 1981; and, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 3, 1981. Voting 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baun6 E. T. Buchanan, Vice Mayor Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, M.D., W. H. Kitchin, III, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., D.D.S., Meyera E. Oberndorf, and Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: F. Reid Ervin -10- I N T R 0 D U C T I 0 N ITEM II-E.1 ITEM #17018 Mayor McCoy introduced Little Miss Virginia Beach, Cynthia Loraine Johnson. Miss Johnson is an honor student at Kempsville Meadows Elementary School; treasurer of the Student Council; Cheerleader; received Presidential Physical Fitness Award. Mayor McCoy presented to Miss Johnson a Pin displaying the Lighthouse. P R E S E N T A T I 0 N S ITEM II-F.1 ITEM #17019 Mrs. Karen Wells, Tidewater Blood Service, American Red Cross, presented a plaque to the employees of the City for participating in the semi-annual Red Cross Blood Drive. The City of Virginia Beach provided one-half day blood supply for June 16, 1981. R E S 0 L U T I 0 N ITEM II-G.1 ITEM #17020 Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Vice Mayor Heischober, City Council voted to uphold the recommendation of the City Manager and ADOPT the Resolution calling for an independent evaluation of the proposed Federal Aviation Administration/Department of Transportation regulations pertaining to the use of Washington National Airport. Voting: 8-2 Council Members Voting Aye: E. T. Buchanan, Vice Mayor Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, M.D., W. H. Kitchin, Ill, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., D.D.S., Meyera E. Oberndorf Council Members Voting Nay: John A. Baum, and Patrick L. Standing Council Members Absent: F. Reid Ervin -1 2- A RESOLLITION CALLING FOR AN INDEPENDENT EVALUATION OF THE PROPOSED FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION/ DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE USE OF WASHINGTON NATIONAL AIRPORT WHEREAS, the citizens of the City of Virginia Beach are vitally interested in the future use of Washington National Airport, and WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration proposed rules for this facility which will adversely affect the citizens of Virginia both in terms of additional travel time and inconvenience, WHEREAS, the proposed rules do not appear to accomplish the stated objective of achieving noise relief for residents near the airport and more efficiently utilizing Dulles Airport, and WHEREAS, despite the adverse effects these proposed rules will have on the economy of this area, the requirement for a Regulatory Impact Analysis required by Executive Order 12291 has been waived, thereby allowing these changes to take place without an independent assessment of their true effect, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA, that they oppose the implementation of the proposed rules until an independent evaluation can be completed which will objectively present the impact of these proposed rule changes upon the citizens of Virginia Beach and upon all those who share our concern about the future use of Washington National Airport. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on tbe Tenth day of August, 1981 8/ lo/ 81 -1 3- C 0 N S E N T A G E N D A ITEM II-H ITEM #17021 Upon motion by Councilman Baum, seconded by Councilwoman Oberndorf, City Council agreed to separate Items Numbered 1, 2, and 4 from the CONSENT AGENDA. The remaining items listed as the CONSENT AGENDA were considered and enacted by ONE MOTION. Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, E. T. Buchanan, Vice Mayor Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, M.D., W. H. Kitchir4 III, Reba S. McClana@ Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., D.D.S., Meyera E. Oberndorf, and Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: F. Reid Ervin -1 4- ITEM II-H.3 ITEM #17022 73pon motion by Councilman Baum, seconded by Councilwoman Oberndorf, City Council voted to uphold the recommendation of the City Manager and ADOPT the Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a deed between the Armada/Hoffler Company and the City of Virginia Beach. Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Ba@ E. T. Buchanan, Vice Mayor Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, M.D., W. H. Kitchin, III, Reba S. McClanari, Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., D.D.S., Meyera E. Oberndorf, and Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: F. Reid Ervin -1 5- A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A DEED BETWEEN THE ARMADA/HOFFLER COMPANY AND THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH WHEREAS, 'Armada/Hoffler Company ("Armada") has requested that the City of Virginia Beach vacate the existinq five (5) foot and seven (7) foot drainage easements which cross Armada's property as shown on the attached plat entitled "Plat of Drainage Easement Dedication & Vacation Across Property of Armada/Hoffler Company Bayside Borough Virginia Beach, Virginia"; and WHEREAS, in exchange for the vacation of the above easements Armada will dedicate to the City of Virginia Beach a twenty (20) foot drainage easement as shown on said plat; and WHEREAS, the vacation of the existing easements in exchange for the dedication of the new easement is mutually beneficial to the City of Virginia Beach and Armada. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a deed releasing to Armada the City's interest in and to the existing five (5) and seven (7) foot drainage easements in exchange for the dedication by Armada to the City of Virginia Beach of a twenty (20) foot drainage easement as shown on the above described plat attached hereto and made a part hereof. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on August 10, 1981 CMS/da 4/23/81 (1) -1 6- ITEM II-H. 5 ITEM #17023 Upon motion by Councilman Baum, seconded by Councilwoman Oberndorf, City Council voted to uphold the recommendation of the City Manager and ADOPT the Ordinance on second reading to appropriate $26,372 for "The Battle Off the Virginia Capes" Celebration. Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: Jobn A. Baun6 E. T. Buchanan, Vice Mayor Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, M.D., W. H. Kitchin, III, Reba S. McClanari, Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., D.D.S., Meyera E. Oberndorf, and Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: F. Reid Ervin - 1 7- AN OMINANM TO APPROPPJATE $26,372 FOR "THE BATME OFF THE VIRGINIA CAPES" CELEBRATICN WHEREAS, the City of Virginia Beach wishes to celebrate the anniversary of "the Battle Off the Virg@ Capes", and WHEREAS, the General Assembly has awarded $25,000 to the City of Virginia Beach for this purpose, and , estimated revenues frcm the sale of c rative medallions and fees frcm the use of a telescope are anticipated in the mmunt of $1,372. NCW, TH=UIE, BE IT O@ BY THE CODWIL OF THE CMIY OF @IA BEACH, @INIA: That the City Manager is hereby authorized to accefrt this grant and collect the above anticipated revenues, and funds are hereby appropriated in the amount of $26,372 for "the Battle Off the Virginia Capes" celebratim. That these appropriaticns be financed by $25,000 estirvated @ue frcm the V@@a Independence Bicentennial Cannissicn and $1,372 estimated revenue fran the sale of medallicns and fees fran the use of the telescope. FIRST PEADING: August 3, 1981 SECCND READING: August 10, 1981 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the Tenth day of August 1981. APPROVED AS TO CON.TENT GNATURE E)tPARTMENT -,-S TO FOP. INEY -1 8- ITEM II-H. 6 ITEM #17024 Upon motion.by Councilman Baum, seconded by Councilwoman Oberndorf, City Council voted to uphold the recommendation of the City Manager and ADOPT the Ordinance on sedond reading to accept a Grant of $3,429.00 from the Department of Energy and to appropriate $6,858.00 to fund technical assistance for energy conservation. Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: Jobn A. Baum, E. T. Buchanan, Vice Mayor Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, M.D., W. H. KitchiA III, Reba S. McClanar4 Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., D.D.S. , Meyera E. Oberndorf, and Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: F. Reid Ervin - 1 9- AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT A GRANT OF $3,429.00 FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND TO APPROPRIATE $6,858.00 TO FUND TECHINAL ASSISTANCE FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION WHEREAS, the City of Virginia Beach faces a drastic increase in its electicity rate in 1982; and WHEREAS, the City of Virginia Beach wishes to reduce energy costs and increase tbe efficiency of the energy systems at seven (7) major Municipal buildings; and WHEREAS, the Department of Energy has approved funding of $6,858.00 to accomplish the above objective: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: THAT the City Manager is hereby authorized to accept this grant, and funds are hereby appropriated in the amount of $6,858.00; and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the appropriation be financed by $3,429.00 estimated revenue from the Department of Energy and a local match of $3,429.00 from the City of Virginia Beach's General Fund Balance. FIRST READING: August 3, 1981 SECOND READING: August 10, 1981 ADOPTED: August 10, 1981 GGD:JDB:er 7-29-81