HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 1, 1993 MINUTESCit o£ E3c cl
"WORLD'S LARGEST RESORT CITY"
CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR MEYERA E OBERNDORF, At Large
VICE MAYOR WILLIAJvl D SESSOMS JR At-Large
JOHN A BAUM, Blackwater Borough
LINWOOD 0 BRANCH Ill Vzrgmta Beach Borough
JAMES W BRAZIER, JR, i ynnhaven Borough
ROBERT W CLYBURN, Kempsvdle Borough
ROBERT K DEAN, Pnncess Anne Borough
LOUIS R JONES, Bays~de Borough
PAUL J LANTEIGNE Pungo Borough
JOHN D MOSS, At Large
NAN£ ¥ K PARKER, At Large
JAMES K SPORE, C~ty Manager
LESLIE L LILLEY, C~ty Attorney
RUTH HODGES SMITH, CMC / AAE, C~ty Clerk
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
JUNE 1, 1993
OUR
281 (IT~i ItALL BUILDING
~tUNICIP4L CE~qTER
VIR( ,I,%'IA BEACH VIRGI,%II 4 2 ~4 % 9005
i804~ 427 4303
I. CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
- Council Chamber - 9:00 AM
A.
S.
C.
D,
REORGANIZATION OF COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
Frank Drew, Sheriff
Bessie B. Bell, Director of Community Corrections
STRATEGY AND POLICY / SOUTH AREA / TRANSITION AREA 3
Robert J. Scott, Director of Planning
CITIZEN SURVEY
Pamela L. Lingle, Director of Public Information
REAPPORTIONMENT - 7-4 ELECTORAL PLAN PROCESS
II. INFORMAL SESSION
- Council Chamber - 12:00 NOON
Ae
B,
C.
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
III. FORMAL SESSION
- Council Chamber -
2:00 PM
Ao
Be
C.
De
F.
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf
INVOCATION: Reverend Jack Austin
First Christian Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
ELECTRONIC ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
MINUTES
1. INFORMAL & FORMAL SESSIONS - May 25, 1993
2. PUBLIC HEARING - Reapportionment - May 26, 1993
G. PRESENTATION
DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE'S
Annual Payment in Lieu of Taxes
The Honorable Owen B. Pickett, Congressman
Tony Leger, Manager, Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge
H.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution recognizing the Contribution of Individuals, Citizens Groups, Private
Organizations, and Public Agencies in the Restoration and Support of the Back Bay
National Wildlife Refuge and Proclaiming June 19, 1993, as Back Bay National Wildlife
Refuge Partners Day. (Sponsored by Council Lady Nancy K. Parker)
.
Resolution of support urging the Federal Government to retain the Norfolk Naval
Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia. (Sponsored by Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf)
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 APPROPRIATE $39,000 from the Health Care Trust Fund to the
Department of Human Resources to provide for an independent audit of employees'
health and dental claims.
2.
Ordinance to APPROPRIATE $14,800 from the State Department of Transportation to
assist in converting four (4) vehicles to CNG Power.
3. Ordinances re DEA Seized Assets Fund:
a.
b.
APPROPRIATE $7,897 re purchase of 1 O-Base T Microcomputer Network System
for the Commonwealth Attorney's Office;
AND,
APPROPRIATE $29,100 re continuing lease on office space for the Police
Special Investigative Unit
.
Ordinances re Special Gifts Fund:
a. APPROPRIATE $3,414 from the Parks and Recreation Gift Fund in accord with
contributions made to the Department;
AND,
b. APPROPRIATE $1,795 from the Library Gift Fund to purchase Braille 'N Speak,
a computerized portable note taker for the Special Services Library.
.
Ordinance to TRANSFER $792 from General Fund Reserves for the purpose of
reimbursing McLaughlin Construction Company for DFU Fees associated with the 1992
TBA Homearama "Charity House".
J. APPOINTMENT
FRANCES LAND HOUSE BOARD OF GOVERNORS - Resignation
K. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
L. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion: Cigarette Tax increase
M. ADJOURNMENT
CI'I'Y COUNCIL RECESS
JULY 14 - 31, 1993
If you are physically disabled, hearing or visually impaired
and need assistance at this meeting,
please call the CITY CLERK'S OFFICE at 427-4305 VOICE OR TDD by MONDAY 9:00 AM
5/27/93bap
AGENDA\6-1-93.itm
i , i ,
CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH
SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTIONS
L 0
A B
B C N E S
DATE' MAY 25, 1993 B R L T R P E
PAGE. 1 R A Y J E N A S
B A Z B D O I M D R S
A N I U E N G O O K O
AGENDA U C E R A E N S R E M
ITEM # SUBJECT MOTION VOTE M H R N N S E S F R S
,
I/A BRIEFINGS
RECYCLED PRODUCTS PURCHASING Patnc~a A.
POLICY Phillips, Finance
Director
B RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL Debra C
RECYCUNG PROGRAM Devine,
ENHANCEMENT Recycling Coord
,
II/111/ CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE CERTIFIED 10-0 Y Y Y Y Y Y A Y Y Y Y
E SESSION
F MINUTES - May 11, 1993 APPROVED 10-0 Y Y Y Y Y Y A Y Y Y Y
,
G/1 Ordinance authorizing City to apply to ADOPTED 11-0 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
HUD for Nineteenth Year Final Statement
of Objectives (1993-1994) of Community
Development Block Grant Funds
2 ordinance appombng wewers m petlbon ADOPTED 11-0 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
of Lawrence A. Sancll~, e{ al/Signet
Bank/Virgima under the Will of Israel
Stelngold for closure of a portion of
Wagner Street/First Street/Avenue E
(LYNNHAVEN BOROUGH)
3 Tax Refunds $11,260 00 APPROVED 11-0 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
H/1/a Ordinances re D~xle Stampede
Authorizing a deed of conveyance to ADOPTED 11-0 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
transfer to Dixie Stampede, LP. City-
owned property, together with portion of
19th Street ~ng between Pac4fic Avenue/
Arctic Avenue
b Designating a parcel of real estate ADOPTED 11-0 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
situated between Pacific Avenue/
Arctic Avenue on East/WestJ20th
Street/18th Street on North/South
re keeplng/mamtalmng INestock
c APPROPRIATE $2,395,360 m proceeds ADOPTED 11-0 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
from sale of land to
Dix~e Stampede to CIP Beach Borough
Servtce Center re accelerate construcbon
of permanent replacement facilities for
Second Policy Precinct/Oceanfront IJbrary
d TRANSFER $191,820 from General ADOPTED 11-0 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Serwoss to ClP Beach Borough Service
Center re renting temporary space for
Second Police Precinct/Oceanfront
bbrary
e TRANSFER $90,000 from TGIF Reserves ADOPTED 11-0 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
to the Department of Convenbort/Vis,tor
Development re one-bme cooperatrve
advertising effort
f AMEND Ordinance No. 93-2204A re ADOPTED 11-0 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Tourism Growth/Investment Special
Revenue Fund
,,
g TRANSFER $2,669,427 from ClP Resort ADOPTED 11-0 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Area Streetscape Improvements to CIP
Dome Area Improvements re expand
scope to include Pacific Avenue
Demonstration Project
,
h TRANSFER $439,811 from Cavaher Park/ ADOPTED 11-0 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
North I.inkhorn Park Water/Sewer to 19th
Stree~ Uhllty Improvements
2 Ordinance to AMEND Section 21-12 of ADOPTED 10-1 Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
the Code re traffic/fees to park
(Sponsored by Councilman John D.
Moss)
.
CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH
SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTIONS
L 0
A B
B C N E S
DATE. MAY 25, 1993 B R L T R P E
PAGE: 2 R A Y J E N A S
B A Z B D O I M D R S
A N I U E N G O O K O
AGENDA U C E R A E N S R E M
ITEM # SUBJECT MOTION VOTE M H R N N S E S F R S
i I
3 Ordinance to AMEND Section 6-114 of ADOPTED 6-5 Y Y N Y N Y Y N N N Y
the Code re restrictions on launching/
landmg/parkmg/statK)ning recreabonal
vessels/watercraft mcertmn areas
,,
4 Resolubon authorizing a Second Prime ADOPTED 11-0 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Lease Amendment/Second Real Property
Lease Modlficabon Agreement/Second
Supplemental Trust Agreement/Second
Ass,:jnment Modd'mabon Agreement/
Cert~cate Purchase Agreement re
refinancing of the Jud~cml Center/
~ssuance of 1993 Refunding Certificates
of Part~=lpetlon
I/1/a DRIFT TIDE, INC.: Vanance to Secbon APPROVED/ 10-0 Y Y Y Y Y Y A Y Y Y Y
4.4{d) of the Subdwision Ordinance that CONDITIONED
all lots have direct access to a pubhc
street on South M,l~ary Highway/Ind~an
River Road
(KEMPSVILLE BOROUGH)
b VINEYARD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP APPROVED 10-0 Y Y Y Y Y Y A Y Y Y Y
OF KEMPSVILLE CUP: church at FOR
Pnncess Anne Road/South Parliament 2 YEARS
Drive (Kempsvllle Plaza Shopping Center)
(KEMPSVILLE BOROUGH)
c EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH CUP APPROVED/ 10-0 Y Y Y Y Y Y A Y Y Y Y
church (add~bon) at Baker Road/ CONDITIONED
Wesleyan Dnve
(BAYSIDE BOROUGH)
d BAYLAKE UNITED METHODIST APPROVED/ 10-0 Y Y Y Y Y Y A Y Y Y Y
CHURCH CUP church at 4300 Shore CONDITIONED
Drive
(BAYSIDE BOROUGH)
e BERUBE ENTERPRISES, INC CUP APPROVED/ 10-0 Y Y Y Y Y Y A Y Y Y Y
auto repair, Shelton Place CONDITIONED
(2114 Thoroughgood Road)
(BAYSIDE BOROUGH)
f CHECKERED FLAG MOTOR CAR APPROVED/ 10-0 Y Y Y Y Y Y A Y Y Y Y
COMPANY, INC/SNYDER FAMILY CONDITIONED
TRUST CUP' parking/storage on Virglma
Beach Boulevard/Clearfleld Avenue
(BAYSIDE BOROUGH)
2/a 65 ACRES ASSOCIATES, LP. APPROVED AS 11-0 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Conditional Zoning from I-1 to B-2 at PROFFERED
Lynnhaven Parkway/Sabre Street
(Oceana West Industrml Park)
(LYNNHAVEN BOROUGH)
b SOPHIA OWENS COZ from A-12 to R- APPROVED 11-0 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
40 at 1220 Amencus Avenue
(LYNNHAVEN BOROUGH)
c OWL'S CREEK GOLF CENTER, INC APPROVED/ 11-0 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
CUP: recreabon fatality of expansion of CONDITIONED
practice putbng facihty at 415 South
B~rdneck Road
(LYNNHAVEN BOROUGH)
,
d Ordinances re equivalent residential umt ADOPTED 8-3 Y Y Y Y N Y Y N Y N Y
(ERU) calculations for ~mper~ous surface
area
(1) AMEND Sections 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1 4
and 6.3 of the Subdivts~on
Ordinance
(2) AMEND Sections 1 and 4 of the Site
Plan Ordinance
J APPOINTMENT' RESCHEDULED B Y C O N S E N S U S
FRANCIS I.AND HOUSE BOARD OF
GOVERNORS
CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH
SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTIONS
L 0
A B
B C N E S
DATE: MAY 25, 1993 B R L T R P E
PAGE' 3 Fi A Y J E N A S
B A Z B D O I M D Fi S
A N I U E N G O O K O
AGENDA U C E R A E N S R E M
ITEM # SUBJECT MOTION VOTE M H R N N S E S F R S
K/L/I/ COUNCIL-SPONSORED ITEMS,
a Ordinance to AMEND Section 23-2 of the A[:X:)PTED 11-0 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Code re curfew for minors
(Sponsored by Mayor Meyera E.
Oberndorf)
,
b Ordinance to AMEND Sectton 6-118 of ADOPTED 11-0 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
the Code re water skiing or surfboarding/
ADDING new Sections 6-22 and 6-121 1
re eluding police officer/jumping from
bridge/publ~c fishing pier
(Sponsored by Counmlman Paul J
Lante~gne)
ADD Resolution urging Federal Government to ADOPTED 11-0 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
ON retmn mll~ary/cMlian personnel to
maintain NAS-Oceana in the C;ty
M ADJOURNMENT. 9.20 PM
MINUTES
VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Virginia Beach, Virginia
June 1, 1993
Councilman John A. Baum called to order the CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP of the VIRGINIA
BEACH CITY COUNCIL in the Council Chamber, City Hall Building, on Tuesday, June 1, 1993, at 9:00
A.M.
Council Members Present:
John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, James W. Brazier, Jr., Robert
W. Clyburn, Louis R. Jones, Paul J. Lanteigne and Nancy IC Parker
City Council Members Absent:
Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf
(ENTERED: 9:18 A.M.)
Robert IC Dean
(ENTERED: 1:50 P.M.)
(PURCHASING BAGS/CLEAN THE BAY DAY)
John D. Moss
(ENTERED: 10:15 A.M.)
Vice Mayor William D Sessoms, Jr (ENTERED: 11:30 A M)
-2-
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
ITEM # 36853
The following topics were discussed:
REORGANIZATION OF COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
Bessie B. Bell
Director of Community Corrections
STRATEGY AND POLICY / SOUTH AREA / TRANSITION AREA 3
Robert J. Scott
Director of Planning
CITIZEN SURVEY
Pamela L. Lingle
Director of Public Information
REAPPORTIONMENT - 7-4 ELECTORAL PLAN PROCESS
June 1, 1993
-3-
ITEM # 36854
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, June 1, 1993, at 11:20 A.M.
Voting: 9-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
John A. Baurn, Linwood O. Branch, III, James W. Brazier, Jr, Robert
W. Clyburn, Louis R. Jones, Paul J. Lantetgne, John D. Moss, Mayor
Meyera E. Oberndorf and Nancy K~ Parker
Council Members Voting Nay:
None
Council Members Absent:
Robert K Dean and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr.
June L 1993
-4-
ITEM # $6855
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 purposes:
PERSONNEL MATTERS: Discussion or consideration of or interviews
of prospective candidates for employment, assignment, appointment,
promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining, or resignatton
of specific public officers, appointees, or employees pursuant to Section
2.1-344 (A) (1).
To-Wit: Appointments - Boards and Commissions:
Arts and Humanities Commission
Francis Land House Board of Governors
Hampton Roads Planning District Commisston
Social Services Board
Tidewater Community College Board
Ttdewater Regtonal Group Home Commission
LEGAL 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 provisions of
legal advice by counsel pursuant to Section 2.1-344(A)(7).
To-Wit: Water Supply Briefing - Lake Gaston
Norfolk Water Contract Brtefings
Upon motion by Councilman Baum, seconded by Councilman Clyburn, City Council voted to proceed into
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Voting: 9-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, James W. Brazier, Jr., Robert
W.. Clyburn, Louis R. Jones, Paul J. Lanteigne, John D. Moss, Mayor
Meyera E. Oberndorf and Nancy I~ Parker
Council Members Voting Nay:
None
Council Members Absent:
Robert IC Dean and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr.
June 1, 1993
-5-
FORMAL SESION
VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
June I, 1993
2:00 P.M.
Vice Mayor Sessoms called to order the FORMAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY
COUNCIL in the Council Chamber, City Hall Building, on Tuesday, June 1, 1993, at 2:00 P.M.
Council Members Present:
John A. Baum, Ltnwood O. Branch, HI, James W Brazier, Jr., Robert
W. Clyburn, Robert IC Dean, Louts R. Jones, Paul J. Lantetgne, John D.
Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker and Vice Mayor
William D. Sessoms, Jr.
Council Members Absent:
None
INVOCATION:
Reverend Jack Austin
First Christian Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Mayor Oberndorf entered after the "Call to Order".
June L 1993
-6-
Item III-E.
CERTIFICATION OF
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ITEM tt 36856
Upon motion by Councilman Moss, seconded by Council Lady Parker, 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: 10-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
John A. Baton, Linwood O. Branch, III, James W. Brazier, Jr., Robert
gE. Clyburn, Robert K. Dean, Louis R. Jones, Paul J. Lanteigne, John D.
Moss, Nancy K. Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr.
Council Members Voting Nay:
None
Council Members Absent:
Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf
June I, 1993
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 # 36855 Page No. 4, 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.
~h H°dges $emith, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
June 1, 1993
-7-
Item III-F. 1.
MINUTES
ITEM # 36857
Upon motion by Councilman Clyburn, seconded by Councilman Moss, City Council APPROVED the
Minutes of the INFORMAL AND FORMAL SESSIONS of May 25, 1993,
Voting: 10-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, James W. Brazier, Jr., Robert
W. Clyburn, Robert K. Dean, Louis R. Jones, Paul J. Lanteigne, John D.
Moss, Nancy I~ Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr.
Council Members Voting Nay:
None
Council Members Absent:
Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf
June L 1993
-8-
Item III-F.
MINUTES
ITEM # 36858
Upon motion by Councilman Clyburn, seconded by Councilman Moss, City Council APPROVED the
Minutes of the PUBLIC HEARING - REAPPORTIONMENT - May 26, 1993.
Voting: 8-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
John ,/1. Baurn, Linwood O. Branch, III, Robert W.. Clyburn, Robert
Dean, Louis R. Jones, Paul J. Lanteigne, John D. Moss and Nancy
Parker
Council Members Voting Nay:
None
Council Members Abstaining:
James W. Brazier, Jr. and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr.
Council Members Absent:
Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf
Councilman Brazier and Vice Mayor Sessoms ABSTAINED as they were not in attendance during the
City Council Session of May 26, 1993.
June 1, 1993
-9-
Item III-G. 1.
PRESENTATION
ITEM # 36859
Congressman Owen B. Pickett and Tony Leger, Manager, Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge presented
a check in the amount of $238,928.00 in Lieu of Taxes for the land occupied by the Refuge
from the DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICES.
June 1, 1993
- 10 -
Item III-H. 1.
RESOLUTIONS
ITEM # 36860
Upon motion by Council Lady Parker, seconded by Vice Mayor Sessoms, City Council ADOPTED:
Resolution recognizing the Contribution of Individuals, Citizens Groups.
Private Organizations, and Public Agencies in the Restoration and
Support of the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and Proclaiming
June 19, 1993, as Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge Partners Day.
(Sponsored by Council Lady Nancy ~ Parker)
Tony Leger, Manager - Back Bay National WiMlife Refuge, Reese Luket, Co-Chair - Celebration Day
Committee, Back Bay National WiMlife Refuge and Molly Brown, Co-Chair - Celebration Day
Committee ACCEPTED the Resolution.
A Tee Shirt and Schedule of Events was presented to Members of City CounctL
Voting: 11-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, James W.. Brazier, Jr., Robert
W. Clyburn, Robert I~ Dean, Louts R. Jones, Paul J Lantetgne, John D
Moss, Mayor Meyera E Oberndorf, Nancy lC Parker and Vice Mayor
William D. Sessoms, Jr.
Council Members Voting Nay:
None
Council Members Absent:
None
June 1, 1993
Requested by Councilmember Nancy K. Parker
A RESOLUTION RECOGNI ZING THE
CONTRIBUTION OF INDIVIDUALS,
CITIZENS GROUPS , PRIVATE
ORGANIZATIONS, AND PUBLIC AGENCIES
IN THE RESTORATION AND SUPPORT OF
THE BACK BAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE
REFUGE
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
WHEREAS, the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, located
entirely within the City of Virginia Beach, is an important unit of
the National Wildlife Refuge System, providing a vital habitat for
migratory birds and a wide variety of other wildlife;
WHEREAS, during 1992 nearly one hundred thousand citizens
visited the Refuge to enjoy its natural beauty and observe
wildlife in a native habitat, and more than three thousand Virginia
Beach schoolchildren and their teachers were able to study the
interaction of plants and animals in their natural environment; and
WHEREAS, numerous dedicated individuals, citizens groups and
private organizations have donated countless hours of volunteer
work and contributed critical financial support toward the ongoing
maintenance, protection and improvement of the Refuge, and many
public agencies have afforded high priority to conservation
activities which benefit the Refuge, thus ensuring that future
generations will also enjoy this valuable natural resource.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA:
That the Council salutes the partnership of individuals,
citizens groups, private organizations and public agencies who have
contributed their time, financial resources, and professional
skills to the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, especially
recognizing:
· The Friends of Back Bay/Save Our Sandbridge, who have
supported and encouraged the acquisition of surrounding wetlands,
an important step toward restoring Back Bay itself as a productive
wildlife habitat;
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
· Ducks Unlimited, which financially launched the
impoundment rehabilitation project, now completed, providing
important habitat for migratory birds;
· The Tidewater Appalachian Trail Club, whose members have
constructed trails and other important facilities, to provide
public access to the Refuge;
· The Virginia Marine Science Museum, the Columbus, Ohio
Zoo, and the Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences, which in
cooperation with the Refuge are working to improve the management
of nesting and feeding loggerhead turtles;
· The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
and Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, which through their
divisions, have accomplished improved resource protection and
management in the Back Bay and North Landing River Watersheds; and
· The Virginia Beach Audubon Society, Back Bay Restoration
Foundation, Sierra Club, Southeastern Association for Virginia's
Environment, and many individual concerned citizens, who have
volunteered their time, effort and skills to assist in the
management of the Refuge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in recognition of the
contributions of these individuals, citizens groups, private
organizations and public agencies, the Council designates and
proclaims June 19, 1993, as Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Partners Day.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach,
Virginia, on the 1 day of June , 1993.
61
62
63
64
CA-5099
ORDIN\NONCODE\BACKBAY.RES
R-3
PREPARED: APRIL 21, 1993
- 11 -
Item III-H. 2.
RESOLUTIONS
ITEM # 36861
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Moss, City Council ADOPTED:
Resolution of support urging the Federal Government to retain the
Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia. (Sponsored by Mayor
Meyera E. Oberndorf)
Voting: 11-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, James W. Brazier, Jr., Robert
W. Clyburn, Robert K. Dean, Louts R. Jones, Paul J. Lanteigne, John D.
Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy ~ Parker and Vice Mayor
William D. Sessoms, Jr.
Council Members Voting Nay:
None
Council Members Absent:
None
June I, 1993
Requested by Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
A RESOLUTION URGING THE FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT NOT TO CLOSE THE NORFOLK
NAVAL SHIPYARD IN PORTSMOUTH,
VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, the federal government is engaged in the process of
eliminating military installations deemed unnecessary or redundant
in consideration of current budget restraints and national defense
needs;
WHEREAS, the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia is
being considered for closure under this program;
WHEREAS, Hampton Roads is host to the largest and most varied
assembly of naval activities in the eastern United States,
including two major naval air stations, a massive presence of
surface ships of all types and major support activities;
WHEREAS, the Norfolk Naval Shipyard has operated continuously
since 1767;
WHEREAS, Norfolk Naval Shipyard is efficiently operated, is
strategically located, and singularly capable of providing vital
ship overhaul and repair services to the operating fleet units;
WHEREAS, the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, employing over 10,000
highly qualified and skilled civilian employees and 157 military
members, contributes $669 million annually to the economy of
Greater Hampton Roads;
WHEREAS, closing Norfolk Naval Shipyard would deprive the Navy
of a crucial military industrial facility.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA:
That City Council recognizes the unique and extremely
important contribution of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard to our
national defense, and strongly urges that the Base Closure and
Realignment Commission not include this command in their list of
activities recommended for closure.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach,
Virginia, on the ! day of
CA-5165
ORDIN\NONCODE\NAVAL.RES
R-1
PREPARED: MAY 26, 1993
June , 1993.
- 12 -
Item III-L
CONSENT AGENDA
ITEM # 36862
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Moss, City Council APPROVED in ONE
MOTION Items 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the CONSENT AGENDA.
Voting: 11-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, James W. Brazier, Jr., Robert
W.. Clyburn, Robert IC Dean, Louts R Jones, Paul J. Lanteigne, John D.
Moss, Mayor Meyera E Oberndorf, Nancy IC Parker and Vice Mayor
William D. Sessoms, Jr.
Council Members Voting Nay:
None
Council Members Absent:
None
June 1, 1993
- 13 -
Item III-I. 1.
CONSENT AGENDA
ITEM # 36863
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessorns, seconded by Councilman Moss, City Council ADOPTED:
Ordinance to APPROPRIATE $39,000 from the Health Care Trust
Fund to the Department of Human Resources to provide for an
independent audit of employees' health and dental claims.
Voting: 11-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
John ,4. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, James W. Brazier, Jr., Robert
W. Clyburn, Robert ~ Dean, Louis R. Jones, Paul J. Lanteigne, John D.
Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker and Vice Mayor
William D. Sessorns, Jr
Council Members Voting Nay:
None
Council Members Absent:
None
June I, 1993
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$39,000 FROM THE HEALTH CARE TRUST FUND
TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
WHEREAS, it is desired to conduct a health care
claim audit for the City of Virginia Beach of the Travelers
Managed Care System contract to determine if employee health
care claim costs are reasonable;
WHEREAS, the City desires that the audit be
performed by an outside auditor, KPMG Peat Marwick, and
consist of a planning session, data assessment, performance
evaluation utilizing industry standards, evaluation of the
claim processing office, testing of claims samples, and a
complete report of the audit findings;
WHEREAS, there is a fund balance within the Health
Care Trust Fund sufficient to cover the cost of contracting
with an outside auditor.
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF
VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That funds in the amount of $39,000
be appropriated from the Health Care Trust Fund balance to the
Department of Human Resources to provide payment to an outside
auditor to conduct an independent audit of employees' health
and dental claims.
This ordinance shall be in effect from the date of
its adoption.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia
Beach, Virginia on the 1 day of June ,
1993.
- 14 -
Item III-L2.
CONSENT AGENDA
ITEM # 36864
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Moss, City Council ADOPTED:
Ordinance to APPROPRIATE $14,800 from the State Department of
Transportation to assist in converting four (4) vehicles to CNG Power.
Voting: 11-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, James W. Brazier, Jr., Robert
W. Clyburn, Robert IC Dean, Louis R. Jones, Paul J. Lanteigne, John D.
Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy IC Parker and Vice Mayor
William D. Sessorns, Jr.
Council Members Voting Nay:
None
Council Members Absent:
None
June 1, 1993
A/~ ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT
OF $14,800 FROM THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
TO VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS
WHEREAS, the Clean Air Act of 1990 requires that state and local
governments begin converting their vehicle fleets to alternative fuels;
8
9
10
WHEREAS, several alternative types of fuels have been evaluated and
reports support the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) as the best alternative
to meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act;
11
12
13
14
WHEREAS, the City of Virginia Beach has been notified of an award of
$14,800 through the Virginia Department of Transportation from the Virginia
Alternative Fuels Revolving Fund to convert four trucks being purchased in
Fiscal Year 1993 to CNG to be used in a pilot program.
15
16
17
18
19
20
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That funds in the amount of $14,800 be appropriated to
the following Departments in the amounts specified: the Department of General
Services/Automotive Services-S3,700, the Department of Public Utilities-S3,700,
and the Department of Public Works-S7,400 to convert the trucks being purchased
for these Departments to CNG power.
21
22
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that estimated revenues from the Commonwealth be
increased by $14,800.
23
This ordinance shall be in effect from the date of its adoption.
24
25
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia on the
day of June , 1993.
APPROVED A8 TO CONTENT
- 15 -
Item III-L3.a/b.
CONSENT ,4 GENDA
ITEM # 36865
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessorns, seconded by Councilman Moss, City Council ADOPTED:
Ordinances re DEA Seized Assets Fund:
APPROPRIATE $7,897
Microcomputer Network
Attorney's Office;
re purchase of lO-Base T
System for the Commonwealth
AND,
b. APPROPRL4TE $29,100 re continuing lease on office space
for the Police Special Investigative Unit
Voting: 11-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, James W. Brazier, Jr., Robert
W.. Clyburn, Robert K. Dean, Louis R Jones, Paul J. Lanteigne, John D.
Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy IC Parker and Vice Mayor
William D. Sessoms, Jr.
Council Members Voting Nay:
None
Council Members Absent:
None
June 1, 1993
AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $7,897 FROM
FEDERAL AND STATE DEA SHARED ASSET FUNDS FOR
THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING A 10-BASE T
MICROCOMPUTER NETWORK SYSTEM FOR THE
COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
WHEREAS, funds are available in the DEA Seized Property
Special Revenue Fund due to efforts of the Commonwealth's Attorney
to aggressively prosecute drug related offenses; and
WHEREAS, there is a need in the Virginia Beach
Commonwealth Attorney's Office to upgrade the microcomputer network
software and equipment in conjunction with the Office's move to the
new Judicial Center, allowing the Office to take advantage of new
software capabilities to improve productivity;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA:
That $7,897 be appropriated from the DEA Seized Property
Special Revenue Fund for the purpose of purchasing a 10-Base T
Microcomputer Network System and equipment for the Commonwealth
Attorney's Office.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
That estimated revenues from the Commonwealth be
increased by $417 and that estimated Interest revenues earned on
Drug Forfeiture funds be increased by $7,480.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach,
Virginia, on the 1 day of June , 1993.
26
27
28
29
CA-5147
ORDIN \NONCODE \ DEA. ORD
R-1
PREPARED: 05 / 24 / 93
AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $29,100 IN THE DEA SEIZED
ASSETS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONTINUING A LEASE ON OFFICE SPACE FOR
THE POLICE SPECIAL INVESTIGATIVE UNIT
WHEREAS, the Special Investigative Unit, due to its
unique function and need to conceal its identity as a Police
Unit, has, since July 1, 1991, rented space outside of the
Municipal Complex;
WHEREAS, the cost of this rental space in the past has
been borne partially from the General Fund and partially from DEA
Shared Asset funds;
10
WHEREAS, the FY 1992-93 Operating Budget appropriated
the General Fund share of this rent, the remaining funds need to
be appropriated from DEA Shared Asset funds;
11
12
WHEREAS, there is sufficient funds available within the
DEA Shared Assets Fund for this purpose.
13
14
15
16
NOW THEREFORE BE iT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA, that $29,100 be appropriated
from the DEA Seized Assets Fund for the purpose of continuing the
lease arrangement for the Special Investigative Unit.
17
18
19
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that FY 1992-93 Operating
Budget estimated revenues from the federal government be
increased by $29,100 for this purpose.
CRW-C \OB93\pddea6 ord
Approved as to Fiscal
Sufficiency
Walter C. Kraem~, Jr.
Deputy Director
Management and Budget
- 16 -
Item III-L 4. a/b.
CONSENT ,4 GENDA
ITEM # 36866
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Moss, City Council ADOPTED:
Ordinances re Special Gifts Fund:
a. APPROPRIATE $3,414 from the Parks and Recreation Gift
Fund in accord with contrtbutions made to the Department;
AND,
b.
APPROPRIATE $1,795 from the Library Gift Fund to
purchase Braille 'N Speak, a computerized portable note taker
for the Special Services Ltbrary.
Voting: 11-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
John A. Baurn, Linwood O. Branch, III, James W. Brazier, Jr., Robert
W. Clyburn, Robert K. Dean, Louis R. Jones, Paul J. Lanteigne, 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:
None
June 1, 1993
AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $3,414 FROM THE
PARKS AND RECREATION GIFT FUND
IN ACCORD WITH CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO THE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Gift fund receives cash donations from
citizens designated in trust agreements for various purposes including equipment
purchases, training, and undesignated expenditures;
WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation would like to appropriate
contributions in accord with trust agreements signed by private donors;
10
11
12
WHEREAS, $3,414 in private donations were contributed for recreation
supplies, training for staff, specific events, and for undesignated purposes and
are residing in the fund balance of the Parks and Recreation Gift Fund;
13
14
15
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,
that funds in the $3,414 be appropriated in the Parks and Recreation Gift Fund
in accord with trust agreements from private contributors;
16
17
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that estimated revenue from donations in the Parks
and Recreation Gift Fund be increased by $3,414.
18
This ordinance shall be effective from the date of its adoption.
19
20
Adopted by Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia on the
] of June , 1993.
APPROVED AS TO
I I I
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT
Walter C. Kraemer, Jr.
Department of Management and Budget
AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $1,795
FROM THE FUND BALANCE LIBRARY GIFT FUND
TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR THE SPECIAL SERVICES LIBRARY
WHEREAS, the Public Library's Special Services Library for the Blind and Physically
5 Handicapped receives numerous donations from citizens and organizations to be used for
6 materials or equipment for the visually impaired;
WHEREAS, $1,795 has been contributed for the purchase of a portable note taker called
8 Braille 'N Speak which will be used by blind staff members to enable them to function more
9 independently in different phases of the Public Library's circulation and information processes;
10
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, that $1,795 be appropriated to the Library
11 Gift Fund for the purchase a computerized portable note taker called Braille 'N Speak;
12
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that estimated revenue from donations in the Library
13 Gift Fund be increased by $1,795.
14
This ordinance shall be effective on July 1, 1993.
15
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 1
16 day of .1-,,~- , 1993.
APPROVED f,,~ TO
LEGAL,~-'F!CIENCY
I I II I ! a.
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Walter C. Kraemer, Jr. Deputy Director
Department of Management and Budget
-17-
Item III-LS.a/b.
CONSENT AGENDA
ITEM # 36867
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Moss, City Council ~OPTED:
Ordinance to TRANSFER $792 from General Fund Reserves ,for the
purpose of reimbursing McLaughlin Construction Company for DFU
Fees associated with the 1992 TBA Homearanut "Charity House ".
Voting: 11-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, James W. Brazier, Jr., Robert
W.. Clyburn, Robert IcL Dean, Louis R. Jones, Paul J. Lanteigne, John D.
Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy IcL Parker and Vice Mayor
William D. Sessoms, Jr.
Council Members Voting Nay:
None
Council Members Absent:
None
June 1, 1993
AN ORDINANCE TO TRANSFER $792 FROM GENERAL FUND
RESERVES FOR THE PURPOSE OF REIMBURSING
McLAUGHLIN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR DFU FEES
ASSOCIATED WITH THE HOF~EARA~A CHARITY HOUSE
WHEREAS, the Tidewater Builders Association (TBA) supports the
Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters by donations generated
from proceeds of the sale of the TBA Homearama Charity House;
10
WHEREAS, the City of Virginia Beach wishes to show its support
for this charitable gift by refunding to the builder of the TBA
Homearama Charity House the cost of DFU fees;
11
12
13
WHEREAS, the 1992 TBA Homearama Charity House was built in the
Church Point subdivision by McLaughlin Construction Company, which
incurred additional DFU fees of $792 during construction.
14
15
16
17
18
19
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VIRGINIA BEACH, that $792 be transferred from General Fund Reserve
for Contingencies for the purpose of reimbursing McLaughlin
Construction Company, as a charitable gift, its costs incurred for
additional DFU fees associated with the Tidewater Builders
Association's 1992 Homearama Charity House.
20
21
Adopted the ] day of June
Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia.
, 1993, by the
22
23
This ordinance shall be in effect from the date of its
adoption.
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT
Walter C. Kraemer, Jr.
Department of Management and Budget
charity.ord/swj
- 18 -
Item III-J. 1.
APPOINTMENTS
ITEM # 36868
Upon NOMINATION by Vice Mayor Sessorns, City Council REAPPOINTED:
ARTS AND HUMANITIES COMMISSION
P. Thomas Cantrell
Robert W. Carter
June Champney
Warren E. Sachs, D.D.S.
Susan F. Sadler, Ph.D.
Three-Year Term
7/01/93 - 6/30/95
Voting: 10-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, James W. Brazier, Jr., Robert
W.. Clyburn, Robert I~ Dean, Louis R. Jones, Paul J. Lantetgne, John D.
Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms,
Jr.
Council Members Voting Nay:
None
Council Members Absent:
Nancy I~ Parker
June 1, 1993
- 19 -
Item III-J. 2.
APPOINTMENTS
ITEM # 36869
BY CONSENSUS, City Council RESCHEDULED the following APPOINTMENT:
FRANCES LAND HOUSE BOARD OF GOVERNORS
June 1, 1993
- 20 -
Item III-J. 3.
APPOINTMENTS
ITEM # 36870
Upon NOMINATION by Vice Mayor Sessorns, City Council APPOINTED:
SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Esther M. Corprew
Four-Year Term
7/01/93 - 6/30/97
Voting: 11-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, James W. Brazter, Jr., Robert
W.. Clyburn, Robert I~ Dean, Louts R. Jones, Paul J. Lanteigne, 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:
None
June 1, 1993
- 21 -
Item llI-J. 4.
APPOINTMENTS
ITEM # 36871
Upon NOMINATION by Vice Mayor Sessoms, City Council APPOINTED:
TIDEWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD
Robert R. Beasley, Jr.
Four-Year Term
7/01/93 - 6/30/97
Voting: 11-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, James W.. Brazier, Jr., Robert
W.. Clyburn, Robert IC Dean, Louis R. Jones, Paul J. Lanteigne, John D.
Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy IC Parker and Vice Mayor
William D. Sessoms, Jr.
Council Members Voting Nay:
None
Council Members Absent:
None
June 1, 1993
- 22 -
Item III-J. 5.
APPOINTMENTS
ITEM # 36872
Upon NOMINATION by Vice Mayor Sessoms, City Council REAPPOINTED:
TIDEWATER REGIONAL GROUP HOME COMMISSION
Bruce E. Bright
Four-Year Term
7/01/93 - 6/30/97
Voting: 11-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
John ,4. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, James W. Brazter, Jr., Robert
W.. Clyburn, Robert K. Dean, Louis R. Jones, Paul J. Lanteigne, John D.
Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy IcL Parker and Vice Mayor
William D. Sessoms, Jr.
Council Members Voting Nay:
None
Council Members Absent:
None
June 1, 1993
- 23 -
Item III-K. 1.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ITEM # 36873
Councilman Moss referenced the issue of computerization, duplication and management of records and
Councilman Moss requested this issue of Management Information Systems be on the City Council
Agenda under UNFINISHED BUSINESS for the June 8, 1993, City Council Session.
June L 1993
- 24 -
Item III-L. 1.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM # 36874
Mayor Oberndorf referenced correspondence from Hilton Oliver, Attorney and Counsellor at Law,
requesting the Cigarette Tax be increased so those with acute breathing conditions be assured of clean
air. Mayor Oberndorf responded the City currently taxes one cent per cigarette.
Councilman Moss referenced that Dr. Faucette advtsed the First Colonial High School renovation came
in several hundred thousand dollars over estimated cost. The School Board is witnessing a rising cost for
school construction. While tourism is a very important industry and brings in much revenue, it does not
create high wage paying jobs. Economic Development tends to bring in these high paying jobs.
Councilman Moss was attempting to determ#te what wouM be consistent with the budget amendments
offered by Council Lady Parker and himself, whtch did not succeed. Councilman Moss suggested splitting
the cigarette tax revenue over and above the budget estimate between the fiscal &sparity associated with
the schools and Economic Development. Several Counctl Members mdicated a better strategy might be
to place all these funds in Economic Development tn hght of the revenue shortfall of over $24-MILLION
structural deficit - FY 1994-1995 Budget. This might be the best return on the investment.
Vice Mayor Sessorns advised the last time the cigarette tax was raised, the total tax amount was reduced
on an annual basis. Vice Mayor Sessoms advised the City of Norfolk had not given an indication of
raising their cigarette tax and with North Carohna bemg next to the Ctty, that dollar will most likely be
spent first in another City rather than Virginia Beach.
Councilman Brazier supported raising the cigarette tax and believed the revenue raised should go towards
a public health issue.
Councilman Lanteigne advised two years ago irt the General Assembly there was a measure to cap the
local cigarette tax at ten cents a pack. This measure faded; however, last year there was another effort
to try to reduce by fifty percent, the local share. In other words, all of the tax would go to the State and
the State would then give back to the locality 50% of that tax.
Councilman Jones believed the revenue should be placed in the Economic Development Incentive Fund.
Council Members Brazier and Moss will develop a proposed ordinance for City Council's consideration,
concerning the amount of the tax for a Public Hearing and the distrtbutwn of the revenue.
June L 1993
- 25 -
Item III-L. 2,
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM # 36875
ADD-ON
Council Lady Parker distributed a proposed Ordinance to Amend and Reordain Section 21-79 of the
Code of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, pertaining to City Automobile Decals.
Until 1992, the City Code also provided for issuance of free decals to former volunteers who had
completed at least ten years of volunteer service, however, this benefit was disallowed last year following
a change to the Virginia State Code.
This item will be SCHEDULED for the City Council Session of June 8, 1993.
June 1, 1993
- 26 -
Item IV-K. 1.
,4DJOURNMENT
ITEM # 36876
Mayor Oberndorf DECLARED the Meeting ADJOURNED at 2:48 P.M.
Beverly O. Hooks, CMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
John ,4. Baum
Councilman
Wilham D. Sessoms, Jr.
Vice Mayor
Ruth Hodges Smith, CMC/,4AE
City Clerk
Meyera E Oberndorf
Mayor
City of Virginia Beach
Virginia
June 1, 1993