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Mayor and City Council
Virginia Beach, Virginia
August 1005
Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc.
1514 St, Edmunds Place
Heathrow, FL 32746
Phone (407) 771-4195
Fax (407) 771-4197
E-mail: sumekassoc@cfl.rr.com
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Strategic Plan 2005 - 2010 - 2020/Mayor and City Council/Virginia Beach, Virginia
Table of Contents
Strategic Planning for City of Virginia Beach
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Virginia Beach Vision 2020
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City of Virginia Beach - Core Beliefs
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City of Virginia Beach - Plan 2005 - 2010
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Action Agenda 2005 - 2006
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Execution Strategies and Action Outlines
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This report and all related materials are copyrighted. This report may be duplicated for distribution to appropriate
parties as needed. No unauthorized duplication is allowed, including for use in training within your organization or
for consulting purposes outside your organization.
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Strategic Plan 2005 - 2010 - 2020/Mayor and City CounciVVirginia Beach, Virginia
STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR
CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH
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Strategic Plan 2005 - 2010 - 2020/Mayor and City Council/Virginia Beach, Virginia
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Strategic Plan 2005 - 2010 - 2020/Mayor and City CouncillVirginia Beach, Virginia
VIRGINIA BEACH
VISION 2020
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Strategic Plan 2005 - 2010 - 2020/Mayor and City Council/Virginia Beach, Virginia
VIRGINIA BEACH VISION 2020
VIRGINIA BEACH
is the Leading City in Virginia.(A)
VIRGINIA BEACH
is a community with
Diverse, Distinctive Neighborhoods,(B)
a Diverse Local Economy (C)
and Diverse Living Choices.(D)
VIRGINIA BEACH
has Abundant Natural Resources,(E)
First Class Oceanfront and Beaches,(F)
and a Vibrant Town Center.(G)
OUR PEOPLE EN.JOY
Greatl Schoo/s,(H)
Places fo Have Fun,(I)
and Cultural and!Arts Opportunities.(J)
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. PRINCIPLE A LEADING CITY IN VIRGINIA
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. 1. Active leadership in the region.
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. 4. Strong presence at federal and state levels.
. 5. Balancing needs of a growing City with the protection of the environment.
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. PRINCIPLE B DIVERSE, DISTINCTIVE NEIGHBORHOODS
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. 1. People are safe and secure.
. 2. Range of homes: price and size.
. 3. Quality neighborhood infrastructure.
. 4. Strong neighborhood identity and pride.
. 5. Preservation of history and heritage.
. 6. Blight free neighborhoods.
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. PRINCIPLE C DIVERSE LOCAL ECONOMY
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2. Resort destination for businesses and families.
. 3. Businesses investing or reinvesting in Virginia Beach.
. 4. Prepared workforce for jobs in the 21 st century.
. 5. Wodd class retail stores.
. 6. Job opportunities for residents.
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. PRINCIPLE D DIVERSE LlVI~G CHOICES
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. 1. Urban living and lifestyle.
. 2. Rural living and lifestyle.
. 3. Resort beach living and lifestyle.
. 4. Suburban living and lifestyle.
. 5. Convenient living with quick access to amenities and necessities.
. 6. Ease of mobility throughout the City streets and mass transit.
. 7. Our children choose to live in Virginia Beach.
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. PRINCIPLE E ABUNDANT NATURAL RESOURCES
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. 1. Restored Lynnhaven River with oysters.
. 2. Quality estuary system.
. 3. Open spaces throughout the City.
. 4. Environmentally sensitive City services.
. 5. Enhanced water quality.
. 6. Opportunities for people to explore our natural habitat.
. 7. Strong partnership with volunteers and environmental agencies.
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. I I FIRST CLASS OCEANFRONT AND BEACHES
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. 3. Year-round destination - a family destination.
. 4. Improved quality of retail and dining.
. 5. Defined night club district.
6. Enforcement to assure product quality.
. 7. Healthy resort neighborhoods.
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. PRINCIPLE G VIBRANT TOWN CENTER
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. 1. Developed as Virginia Beach's downtown - a physical icon.
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2. Strong retail shops - unique and distinctive.
. 3. Developed as a government center.
. 4. People going to Town Center to live, for business, for shopping and for jobs.
. 5. A corporate center.
. 6. Catalyst for urban growth.
. 7. Center for performing arts.
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. PRINCIPLE H GREAT SCHOOLS
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. 2. Quality teachers with a high retention rate.
. 3. 4- Year university for Virginia Beach.
. 4. Modern school facilities throughout the City.
. 5. Graduates becoming productive, responsible parents and adults.
6. Safe learning environment for all children.
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i. PRINCIPLE I PLACES TO HAVE FUN
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. 2. Performance venue at the beach.
3. Variety of water-related activities - surfing, swimming, boating and fishing.
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4. Quality sports facilities for residents and tournaments.
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5. Quality amphitheater.
. 6. Princess Anne Commons: athletic village, open spaces and trails.
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CULTURAL AND ARTS OPPORTUNITIES
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I. Expanded Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center.
2. Preservation and education of history and heritage.
3. Viable amphitheater.
4. Variety of culture and arts opportunities.
5. Performing arts theater.
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Strategic Plan 2005 - 2010 - 2020/Mayor and City Council/Virginia Beach, Virginia
CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH
CORE BELIEFS
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. 2. Know your customer; listen to your customer.
. 3. Look for better ways to serve.
4. Care about their issue.
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4. Treat every contact as if it was a council member.
. 5. Respect the opinion of customers.
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. 2. Look for ways to say "yes."
. 3. Have a positive attitude.
4. Act with a sense of urgency.
. 5. Get the answer to questions.
. 6. Answer the phone.
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[II SERVICE VALUE III RESPONSIBLE
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I. Take the initiative.
2. Be accountable for your actions.
3. A void hiding behind a rule or bureaucratic process.
4. Put your name on the "product."
5. Admit mistakes when they happen.
III SERVICE VALUE III RESULTS
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1. Solve the problem.
2. Seek and use feedback from citizens.
3. Do it right the first time.
4. Prevent problems, act on problems early.
5. Think of creative ways to do the job.
6. Evaluate the results.
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Strategic Plan 2005 - 2010 - 2020/Mayor and City CouncillVirginia Beach, Virginia
CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH
PLAN 2005 - 2010
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Strategic Plan 2005 - 2010 - 2020IMayor and City CouncillVirginia Beach, Virginia
City of Virginia Beach
Goals 2010
Improved Transportation System
Upgraded Waterways and Water Quality
More Competitive Resort Destination for
Businesses and Tourists
Revitalized Neighborhoods and Commercial Areas
Continued Town Center Development
Improved City Services and Infrastructure
Growing Local Economy
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Strategic Plan 2005 - 2010 - 2020/Mayor and City Council/Virginia Beach, Virginia
GOAL 1
IMPROVED TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
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Objective 1 I Better Traffic Flow, Less Congestion
Objective 2 I Better Transit Services within Virginia Beach
Objective 3 I Better Regional Mass Transit
Objective 4 I Safer Streets and Intersections
Ob.jective 5 I More Alternative Modes of Transportation
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1. Greater ease of movements within Virginia Beach.
2. More predictable and acceptable travel times from "point A" to "point B" within
Virginia Beach.
3. Choices of transportation mode: car, trail system or public transportation.
4. Safer streets for automobile, pedestrians or bike travel.
5. Quality public transportation linking Town Center, Convention Center and Beachfront.
~ Challenges and Opportunities
1. Obtaining decisions and direction from Mayor and City Council.
2. Funding: level and sources.
3. Relations with H.R.T.
4. Degree of public and council support for public transit.
5. Relationship to regional transit: Norfolk and other cities.
6. Light Rail vs. BRT and the relationfhip between the two.
7. Alternative modes of transportation: definition.
8. Aging trolley cars needing replace~ent.
9. Defining transit needs: residents aqd guests.
10. Determining uses of Norfolk South~rn R.O.W.
11. One way (Atlantic-Pacific) with opposition at resort.
12. Defining scope of a Comprehensive Transportation Plan.
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Strategic Plan 2005 - 2010 - 2020/Mayor and City CounciVVirginia Beach, Virginia
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Council Priority I
1. Congestion Relief/Safety Impact Program
2. Roads/"Pay as You Go" Funding Plan
3. Norfolk Southern R.O.W. Acquisition
I Mana!(ement A!(enda I
4. Town Center Transportation Analysis and Plan
Le!(islative lnitiative I
5. Transportation and Road Project Funding
~ Major Projects 2005 - 2006
I. Local Road Projects
2. Bike and Trail Master Plan Implementation
3. Southeast Parkway and Greenbelt
4. BRT: Direction and Actions
~ Actions on the Horizon
I. Resort Area Mobility Plan
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Strategic Plan 2005 - 2010 - 2020/Mayor and City Council/Virginia Beach, Virginia
GOAL 2
UPGRADED WAT8RWAYS AND WATER QUALITY
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Objective 1
Objective 2
Objective 3
Objective 4
Objective 5
I Higher Recreational Water Quality
I Restore Lynnhaven River
I Improve Elizabeth River
I Better Handling of Storm Water
Ilmprove Boating Use of Waterways
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1. Public access to beaches and waterways.
2. Easily navigated waterways in Virginia Beach.
3. Workable drainage system that protects property from flooding.
4. Quality and clean water in the City waterways.
5. Safe and inviting beachfront and beach that is usable by residents and guests.
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Interrelationship of storm water to water quality.
Maintenance of ditches: easement,: access, role of City and funding.
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Federal mandated storm water issu~s and funding.
Method to retrofit.
Property owner's responsibility and willingness to address storm water and drainage
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Adequate spoil sites.
Defining what is sufficient funding to address the storm water problems.
New development in Southern Watershed.
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Strategic Plan 2005 - 20 I 0 - 2020/Mayor and City CounciVVirginia Beach, Virginia
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Council Priority I
1. Oceana N.A.S. Strategy
2. First Class Beach Resort Initiatives
Council Initiative I
3. Aquarium - Phase III
Legislative Initiative I
4. Sand/Beach Replenishment (Federal)
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1. Convention Center - Phase I B
2. Aquarium Capital Project 2005 - 2006
3. BRT: Direction and Actions
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1. Old Beach District Plan (19th Street Corridor)
2. Dome Site Proposal
3. Rudee Inlet "Park"
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. I Objective 1 I Stronger Neighborhood Pride and Responsible Property Owners
. I Ob.jective 2 I Livable Homes: Up to Code
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. I Ob.jective 3 I Reuse of Aging Commercial Areas
. I Ob.jective 4 I Improve Neighborhood lnfrastructure and City Amenities
. I Ob.jective 5 I Greater Code Compliance
. I Ob.jective 6 I Workable Redevelopment Strategy
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. 1. Protection of residents' property values.
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. 3. More attractive and inviting City.
. 4. Upgraded older, aging homes and buildings.
. 5. Convenient access to commercial and retail areas.
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. 4. Misunderstanding of mixed-use defelopment.
. 5. Community informed consent on rjVitalization.
. 6. Eminent domain and redevelopme .' authority.
. 7. Revitalization projects causing nei~hborhood disruption.
. 8. Impact on workforce housing.
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. 12. Responsibility of property ownership and code compliance.
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Council Priority I
1. Zoning Ordinance Comprehensive Review
Council Initiative I
2. Bayside Action Plan
3. Neighborhood Property Owners Association Development
4. Appearance and Landscape Maintenance
5. Centerville Identity
6. Neighborhood Investment Program and Projects
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1. Avalon Woods Improvement Program
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Strategic Plan 2005 - 2010 - 2020/Mayor and City CounciVVirginia Beach, Virginia
GOALS
CONTINUED TOWN CENTER DEVELOPMENT
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I Objective 1 I More Retail Business
I Ob.jective 2 I More Office Space: Developed/Occupied
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I More People Going to Town Center - For Business, Entertainment, Eating,
Shopping, Education and Living
I Increase Property Values
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I. An alternative place to go beyond the beachfront.
2. Business and job opportunities at Town Center for residents.
3. A destination point for shopping, entertainment, dining and community activities.
4. Protection of property values.
5. Opportunities to live in an urban, pedestrian oriented development.
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1. Traffic congestion and ease of movement.
2. Expanding Town Center development area with more people and cars.
3. Conflict between developers: initial investors and others.
4. City's ability to serve area: fire equipment, police staff and presence.
5. Completing the fundraising for the Sandler Center for Performing Arts.
6. People living in Town Center.
7. Continuing build out and managing: major projects.
8. Parking access and availability.
9. Pedestrian connectivity.
10. Connecting to the Convention Center to the Oceanfront.
11. Potential major mass transit hub at Independence area.
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Council Priority I
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I Mana!(ement A!(enda I
2. Town Center Transportation Analysis and Plan
~ Major Projects
I. Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
2. Town Center - Phase III
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GOAL 6
IMPROVED CITY SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE
~ Objectives
I Objective 1 I Greater Citizen Satisfaction with Easy Access
I Objective 2 I Services Delivered in the Most Cost-Effective Manner
I Objective 3 I Reliable Delivery of Daily Services
I Objective 4 I Continuous Improvement of City Services
I Objective 5 I Well-Designed and Well-Maintained Streets, Water Systems, Wastewater
Systems, Parks, Open Space and Facilities
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I. City services delivered in the most cost-effective manner.
2. Reliable City services that contribute to hassle free daily living.
3. Feeling safe and secure within Virginia Beach - anyplace, anytime.
4. Timely response to an emergency call for service.
5. City services that are readily accessible and are provided in a customer friendly manner.
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~ Challenges and Opportunities
I. Internal equity in organization: conflict between Public Safety and other City
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2. Financial costs and sustainability for salary.
3. Balance public employee increases vs. private sector increases.
4. Using bonuses and alternative rewards and compensation.
5. Rising costs of doing business (e.g.. fuel, chemicals, insurance, etc.)
6. Aging City workforce.
7. 3-1-1 delivery product.
8. Budget constraints self imposed.
9. Who pays and how much.
10. Citizens understanding the value for the tax dollar.
11. Aging City infrastructure.
12. Funding for maintenance service level.
13. Affordable services for seniors.
14. Impact of changing demographics: agmg.
15. Citizen support for referenda.
~ Actions 2005 - 2006
I Council Priority I
1. Public Safety Compensation Plan
2. Public Safety Staffing and Deployment
3. Open Space Program and Funding
I Council Initiatives I
4. Appearance and Landscape Maintenance
I Management Agenda I
5. Golf Course Lease I
6. Emergency Response System I
7. Workforce Planning and Develop~!ent Program
8. Employee Satisfaction Evaluation filld Action Plan
9. Public Information and Marketing: Enhancements
I Legislative Initiative I
10. Senior Citizen Tax Relief Plan
11. Joint Library Project
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1. Budget and Tax Rate Direction
2. Debt Analysis and Policy Direction
3. Demographic Analysis and Impact on City Programs and Services
4. Human Services Financial Support
5. 3-1-1 Project/Reverse 9-1-1
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GOAL 7
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Objective 1
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Objective 6
GROWING LOCAL ECONOMY
I Attraction: New Businesses
I Business Retention and Growth
I More Jobs for Residents
I Better Paying Jobs
I Businesses Investing in Virginia Beach
I Becoming Known as a Major "Corporate and Business Center"
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1. Job opportunities with higher pay for residents to work in Virginia Beach
2. Reasonable property tax rate through a more diverse tax base resulting in more revenues
for the City.
3. Local economy more insulated from an economic downturn.
4. Opportunities to start and grow a business in Virginia Beach.
5. Greater convenience in residents' daily lives - less commute time and more time for
family.
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~ Challenges and Opportunities
I. Regional access to Virginia Beach.
2. Growing separation from the Peninsula.
3. Relationship between Navy and local economy.
4. Competition with other cities and states for businesses.
5. City's use of incentives and public-private partnering.
6. Limited land for business develoPIlllent.
7. Diversification: definition.
8. Workforce housing available for employees.
9. City's role in regional economic development.
10. Relationship of tourism and other cornerstones to the local economy.
11. Regional demographics impact on Virginia Beach - retail attraction.
12. Technology infrastructure to suppOlrt economic development.
13. Growing number of home-based businesses and offices.
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Council Priority
1. Economic Diversification Plan
Council Initiative I
2. Workforce/Affordable Housing Policy and Plan
3. Minority Business lnitiative: Implementation
Lef?islative Initiative I
4. Funding and Incentives for Economic Development
~ Actions on the Horizon
1. Headquarters Hotel Development i
2. Convention Center Project
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ACTION AGENDA 2005 - 2006
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Management Agenda 2005 - 2006
1. Golf Course Lease
2. Emergency Response System
3. Workforce Planning and Development Program
4. Employee Satisfaction Evaluation and Action Plan
5. Public Information and Marketing: Enhancements
6. Town Center Transportation Analysis and Plan
7. Storm Water and Ditch Maintenance Program and
Funding
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Legislative Initiatives 2005 - 2006
1. Transportation and Road Project Funding
2. Oceana N.A.S. Strategy (under Council Priorities)
3. Mandates (Unfunded/Funded/Under Funded)
4. Senior Citizen Tax Relief Plan
5. Norfolk Southern R.O.W. Acquisition (under Council
Priorities)
6. Funding and Incentives for Economic Development
7. Sand/Beach Replenishment (Federal)
8. Joint Library Project
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Major Projects 2005 - 2006
1. Local Road Projects
2. Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
3. Bike and Trail Master Plan Implementation (under
Council Initiatives)
4. Convention Center - Phase IB
5. Sandbridge Road Project
6. Southeast Parkway and Greenbelt
7. Aquarium Capital Project 2005 - 2006
8. Town Center - Phase III
9. BRT: Direction and Actions
10. Lynnhaven River Clean Up Project
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EXECUTION:
STRATEGIES AND
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Council Priorities 2005 - 2006
Action Outlines
1. Ocean a N.A.S. Strategy
· Review final BRAC action with State, Federal partners
· Create Task Force (including key staff, Mayor/Council liaisons, former N.A.S.
Commander(s)) with the charge to collect data, analyze impacts on Virginia
Beach, develop options, and develop recommendations for Mayor and City
Council consideration
· Develop time line with critical events, dates, responsibilities and relationships of
events
· Provide regular updates to Council from Task Force, and urgent information as
events happen
· Develop public information pieces to keep residents informed with accurate
information
· Review of Task Force recommendations and options
· Determine policy position, City actions, overall strategy
2. Congestion Relief/Safety Improvement Program
· Review 31 projects (approximate cost $22,500,000) in council briefing
· Identify other "hot spots" for potential "quick fix" for additions to the project list
(by Mayor and Council)
· Develop final project list with estimates of costs
· Determine project priorities
· Determine funding source and relationship to C.I.P.
· Decide on actions and funding
3. Roads/"Pay As You Go" Funding Plan
· Review list of unfunded road projects
· Identify other potential road projects (by Mayor and Council)
· Finalize list and project estimated costs
· Determine project priorities
· Develop funding recommendation (use of 5~ of property tax - add on for budget
FY2007)
· Decide on budget and projects
· Develop public information piece(s)
· Evaluate relationship to other funding sources and leveraging City dollars
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4. Public Safety Compensation Plan
· Complete focus groups with City employees to identify issues, concerns and
problems, and to focus possible solutions and actions
· Briefing of liaisons on findings and options (10/05)
· Develop plan and recommendations with an analysis of cost to address internal
equity, compression, competitive compensation, career development
· Review plan and recommendations by Mayor and City Council
· Decide on plan and actions (12/05)
5. Public Safety Staffing and Deployment
· Review Fire deployment and capacity to respond (especially growth and
development)
· Review Police deployment and Compstat System for Police
· Review staffing level and turnover: Police and Fire
· Review Fire Station plans: status, response to community changes, needs to
modify future station plans
· Explore ways to enhance community policing and address gang activity
6. First Class Beach Resort Initiatives
a. Sidewalk Development: Beach and Convention Center
· Review plans for sidewalk
· Finalize plans and funding
· Decide on sidewalks
b. Other Actions Pending BRAC Determination
7. Economic Diversification Plan
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Evaluate current economic base for Virginia Beach and region
Create a task force (Chamber, Vision, ED, etc.) to review goals, plans, tools
(current/potential), economic trends, actions to be competitive with other
states and communities for business attraction and job growth
Develop recommendations for Mayor and City Council consideration
Determine policy direction and actions for City economic development
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· Acquire R.O.W.
· Determine future uses and funding
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9. Zoning Ordinance Comprehensive Review
· Complete AICUZ overlay district amendments
· Fences and height regulations
· R -SR residential district
· RT-2 amendments
· R T - 3 amendments
· Accessory structures for duplexes
· Oceanfront lots in Sandbridge
· Kempsville overlay
· Handicap ramps
· Shore Drive amendments
· Religious institutions
· Home occupations
· Update list of uses and definitions
· Flexible zoning category
· Evaluate "Greening" of Code
10. Open Space Program and Funding
· Evaluate long-term funding source options, needs and uses for open space
(acquisition and development) (e.g. 1~ for open space-
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· Evaluate options for use: infrastructure (trails, access, use, etc.)
· Evaluate leveraging options to maximize benefits
· Determine direction on goals/purposes, funding, actions
· Continue land acquisition
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Council Initiatives 2005 - 2006
Action Outlines
1. Bayside Action Plan
· Complete library
· Address Shore Drive
· Develop Lake Edwards Recreation Center
· Address Wesleyan Drive
2. Neighborhood Property Owners Association Development
· Determine needs and problems
· Determine goals and City's role
· Develop program recommendations
· Determine direction
3. Bike and Trail Master Plan Implementation
· Project identification
· Funding
4. Aquarium Phase III
· Determine funding to match private sector
· Determine site/acquisition for Stranding Center/Annex
5. Appearance and Landscape Maintenance
· Review current maintenance service level - status report on medians and
streetscapes
· Evaluate current/potential privatization/contracting for services for maintenance
· Analyze increases in cost of doing business (e.g. fuel, chemicals, etc)
· Develop recommendations for enhancing maintenance service level
· Determine service direction and funding/resources
6. Centerville Identity
· Continue Town Hall meetings
· Plan for community picnic and fair
· Develop PR initiative about assets of Centerville
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7. W orkforce/ Affordable Housing Policy and Plan
· Refer to Planning Commission
· Develop policy recommendations, plan
· Monitor progress by Planning Commission
· Review recommendation
· Determine policy, plan and actions
8. Neighborhood Investment Program and Project
· Review projects
· Review schedule
· Review funding and future funding
9. Minority Business Initiative: Implementation
· Complete staffing
· Revise Minority Business Council Web site
· Implement program actions
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Management Agenda 2005 - 2006
Action Outlines
1. Golf Course Lease
. Determine direction for long term management and improvements to Stumpy
Lake Golf Course
· Brief Council
2. Emergency Response System
· Report to Council
3. Workforce Planning and Development Program
· Update on workforce planning and development program
· Extend workforce planning and development program
4. Employee Satisfaction Evaluation and Action Plan
· Look at best practices used by various departments within Virginia Beach (e.g.
Sheriff s Office)
· Review orientation program and expectations, benefits (days off/annual
leave/sick leave) and use
5. Public Information and Marketing: Enhancements
· Explore new ways to communicate with citizens, especially use of technology
and "best practices" used by other Cities
· Brief Council on current efforts
· Complete design and implement reverse 9-1-1
6. Town Center Transportation Analysis and Plan
· Complete analysis by staff
· Review analysis and options with Mayor and City Council
· Determine overall direction
· Develop specific plan with cost and funding sources
· Determine direction, actions and funding
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7. Storm Water and Ditch Maintenance Program and Funding
· Review current projects, including timeframe, costs and funding (Council
Briefing)
· Identify additional problem areas for future potential projects
· Analyze potential projects and determine costs and relationship with Storm
Water Management System
· Analyze funding options/sources, including potential increase in storm water fee
· Clarify responsibilities (City and property owner) for maintenance
· Review policy and program on BMP's
· Determine direction: projects, funding, timeframe
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Legislative Initiatives 2005 - 2006
Action Outlines
1. Transportation and Road Project Funding
2. Ocean a N.A.S. Strategy
· Review final BRAC action with State, Federal partners
· Create Task Force (including key staff, Mayor/Council liaisons, former N.A.S.
Commander(s)) with the charge to collect data, analyze impacts on Virginia
Beach, develop options, and develop recommendations for Mayor and City
Council consideration
· Develop time line with critical events, dates, responsibilities and relationships of
events
· Provide regular updates to Council from Task Force, and urgent information as
events happen
· Develop public information pieces to keep residents informed with accurate
information
· Review of Task Force recommendations and options
· Determine policy position, City actions, overall strategy
3. Mandates (U nfunded/Funded/U nder Funded)
4. Senior Citizen Tax Relief Plan
· Monitor State actions
· Lobby for State funding
5. Norfolk Southern R.O.W. Acquisition
· Acquire R.O.W. I
6. Funding and Incentives for Economic Development
· Monitor State actions
· Lobby for State funding
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7. Sand/Beach Replenishment (Federal)
8. Joint Library Project
· Evaluate feasibility of center
· Determine scope of project, costs and funding sources
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Major Projects 2005 - 2006
Action Outlines
1. Local Road Projects
a. Princess Anne Road/Kempsville Road intersection
b. Laskin Road Phase I (VDOT administrated)
c. Witchduck Road Phase I
d. Elbow Road Phase II
e. Indian River Road Phase VII
f. Laskin Road gateway
g. Shore Drive demonstration project Phase I
h. Shore Drive demonstration project Phase II and III
1. Nimmo Parkway Phase VA (VDOT administered)
J. West Neck Road (transition area)
2. Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
· Fund raising
· Construction
3. Bike and Trail Master Plan Implementation
· Project identification
· Funding
4. Convention Center - Phase IB
· Complete construction Phase IB
· Plan for grand opening (20P7)
· Monitor booking and use
5. Sandbridge Road Project
· Complete construction
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6. Southeast Parkway and Greenbelt
· Adopt resolution supporting preferred route
· Finalize EIS
· Record of decision
· Pursue funding
· Continue R.O.W. acquisition of threatened properties
7. Aquarium Capital Projects 2005 - 2006
· Complete design for walkway
· Construct walkway
· Locate and acquire property for Stranding Center
· Monitor private fund raising for new exhibit
8. Town Center - Phase III
· Approve Phase III - development agreement by Mayor and City Council
· Begin construction
9. BRT: Direction and Actions
· Acquire Norfolk Southern R.O.W.*
· Decide on BR T direction, routes
· Decide on trolley replacement direction
· Evaluate options for management and funding ofBRT
· Determine direction for management ofBRT, including relationship with HRT
10. Lynnhaven River Clean Up Project
· Continue L ynnhaven 2007
· Complete design and begin construction (4/06) on storm water improvements for
three (3) City school properties
· Develop Lynnhaven 2007 Public Education Program
· Evaluate "Greening" of code
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City of V rginia Beach
Top "10" Achievements 2004 - 2005
1. TOWN CENTER DEVELOPMENT
2. TAX RATE REDUCTION AND BUDGET
3. CONVENTION CENTER OPENING
4. THEATER DEVELOPMENT
5. JOINT LAND USE STUDY (JLUS) COMPLETION
6. EMS STAFFING
7. MINORITY BUSINESS INITIATIVE
8. 31sT DEVELOPMEiNT AND PARK
9. MEDICAL COMPLEX DEVELOPMENTS (2)
10. SERVICES AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
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SUCCESS 1 TOWN CENTER DEVELOPMENT
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I I VALUE TO CITIZENS I
+ A Place to Go - Eat, Be
Entertained
I VISION/GOALS
~ Town Center
I I ACHIEVEMENTS
. Followed Through on
Plan, More Revenues
Than Expected
~ Competitive Resort
Destination
+ Increased Property
Values
~ Places to Have Fun
. Investment: Private
Investment - Up;
Public Investment -
Less Than Expected
+ Generating Revenues
to the City
. Westin Development
Approved
+ Quality Housing
Option
. Groundbreaking for
Theater
+ Place for Events and
Community
Building
. Plaza - Community
Gathering and Events
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SUCCESS 2 TAX RATE RED JCTION AND BUDGET
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+ Support Economic
Development
I VISION/GOALS
~ Financial Soundness
I I ACHIEVEMENTS
. Lowest Tax Rate in
Region
~ Service Delivery - Cost
Effective
. Substantial Reduction of
Rate
. Set Goals, Deliver on
Goals, Followed the
Plan
. Two Year Budget
Process
. Ordinance on Revenues
and Expenditure
+ Reduced Property
Taxes
+ Ongoing Effort to
Reduce Tax Burden
on Residents
SUCCESS 3
CONVENTION CENTER: OPENING
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~ Competitive Resort
Destination
ACHIEVEMENTS
. Within Budget
~ Growing Economy
. Beautiful, State of the
Art Facilities
. Open for Events
. Making Virginia Beach a
Year Round Tourist
Attraction
VALUE TO CITIZENS
+ 60% Activities for
Residents
+ Open for Resident Use
+ Diversifying the
Economy
+ New Dollars to Local
Economy
+ Job Opportunities
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III SUCCESS 4 III THEATER GROUNDBREAKING
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I I ACHIEVEMENTS
. Groundbreaking
VISION/GOALS
~ Town Center
~ Fun Things to Do for
Residents
. Decision
~ Culture and Arts
I I VALUE TO CITIZENS
+ For the Residents of
Virginia Beach
+ Location at Town
Center and
Supporting
Amenities
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I SUCCESS 5 I JOINT LAND USE STUDY (JLUS) COMPLETION
I VISION/GOALS
~ Growing Economy
ACHIEVEMENTS
. Substantive Dialog With
the Navy
. Memorandum of
Agreement: City
And Navy
. BRAC - Consistent with
JLUS
. Council Address Issues:
Set Policy Direction
. Foundation for Revised
Zoning Ordinance
I I VALUE TO CITIZENS
+ Listened to Concerns of
Citizens
+ Better Dialog Between
City and Citizens
+ Compatible Land Use
with Predictability
+ Job Retention
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SUCCESS 6 II EMS STAFFING AND SERVICE ENHANCEMENT
I VISION/GOALS
~ City Services
ACHIEVEMENTS
. Better Cooperation
Between Fire and
Rescue Squad
~ Safe City
. Improved Service
(8 Ambulances at
24 Hours)
. Added 28 Positions Paid
Plus Additional 8
Positions this Year
. Blending Volunteers and
Paid Staff
. Defibrillators in Police
Cars
VALUE TO CITIZENS
+ Timely Response to
Emergency Calls
+ Better Response
+ Improved Service
Level
+ Greater Ability to Find
People
+ Less Expensive Service
Delivery
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. Convention Center
+ Opportunities to Start
. . Hosting Event - Small and Grow a
. Business Business
. Administration
+ Increased Job
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~ Competitive Resort + Family Gathering Place
. Destination . King Neptune Statue
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SUCCESS 7 II MINORITY BUSINESS INITIATIVE
I VISION/GOALS
~ Growing Economy
I I ACHIEVEMENTS
. Created Citizen/Business
Council
VALUE TO CITIZENS
+ Promoting the City in
Economic
Development
. MEAC Located Here
. Partnering with
+ Support for Small
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SUCCESS 9 II MEDICAL COMPLEX DEVELOPMENTS (2)
I VISION/GOALS
~ Better Healthcare System
ACHIEVEMENTS
. Business Location
. Bon Secour Complex
Development
. Sentra Complex
Development
. Tidewater Community
College (TCC) -
Health and Science
Building; Nurses
Training Program
. Life Net Located Here
. Sport Fields
Development (Paid
For By Land Sales)
VALUE TO CITIZENS
+ Better Medical
Services -
Southeastern,
Western
+ Services Adjacent to
Neighborhoods
+ Support for Families
and Healthy
Children
+ Convenient Access -
Services Available
+ Support for Economic
Development
+ Choices for Leisure and
Recreational Time
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I SUCCESS 10 II SERVICES AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
VALUE TO CITIZENS
+ Better Customer
Services with a
Personal Touch
I VISION/GOALS
~ Customer Service
I I ACHIEVEMENTS
. 90% Satisfaction:
> Expending City
Dollars
> Services and Service
Level
+ Reliable Quality
Services that is
Responsive to Their
Needs
. Well Managed City
. City Emphasis on
Customer Services
and Treatment of
Customers
+ Value for Their Tax
Dollars
. Fiscally Responsible
Spending
+ Easy Access to City
Services
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Performance Report 2004 - 2005/Mayor and City CouncillVirginia Beach, Virginia
Other City Successes 2004 - 2005
1. Lynnhaven Development: Restaurants, Theaters, Barnes &
Noble, UPS Store, Public Improvements, Better Access by Bus
and Car
2. Joint Use Library (Princess Anne): Schools, Tidewater
Community College, Colleges, Medical Community,
Responsive to Needs
3. Soccer Team Ownership
4. Workforce Housing Study (by Virginia Tech): Completed
5. School Accreditation (100%) and Student Performance - Top
Schools in the Area
6. Widening London Bridge Road and Lynnhaven Parkway Projects
7. School Modernization (8 Elementary School Rebuilt in Short
Timeframe)
8. Open Space Program and Land Acquisition
9. Agricultural Reserve Program
10. Virginia Aquarium: Strong Programs and Tourist Attraction,
Exhibits
11. Lynnhaven 2007 - Cleanup and Environmental
12. Town Hall Meetings in Centerville (2): Model for Other Districts
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Top Priority
D
Oceana Strategy
Action Outline:
· Participate in Draft JLUS
· Complete JLUS
· Develop resolution in Support of Oceana and funding acquisition of development rights and
communicate to Legislative Delegation
· Monitor BRAC
· Develop public information piece
Status:
· The Regional Policy Committee voted to approve the Hampton Roads Joint Land Use Study
on April 21, 2005. On May 10,2005, the City Council approved the study.
Joint Land Use Study implementation strategies including noise disclosure statements,
expanded sound attenuation rules, pursuit of land acquisition strategies for certain parts of
the Transition Area and zoning amendments are being formulated and should be in place by
December 2005.
The BRAC recommendations as made by the Secretary of Defense recommended only
minor changes to all four bases in Virginia Beach. However on July 1", the BRAC
Commission formally requested that Naval Air Station Oceana (NASO) be added to the list
of bases considered for closure or realignment. During that time, with the Mayor's
leadership, a group of more than 30 retired admirals sent a letter of support for NASO to
the BRAC Commission.
On July 18th, the BRAC Commission heard from the Vice-Chief of Naval Operations who
testified that NASO was the preferred east coast base for naval tactical aircraft. However,
on July 19th, seven of the nine BRAC Commissioners elected to place NASO on the closure
list.
On August 1 S\ a NASO site visit was held for four BRAC Commissioners. Admiral
Turcotte gave the Commissioners a presentation on NASO operations. Staff has engaged in
an extensive public involvement/public education program prior to and after the site visit.
On August 4th, a BRAC public hearing was held in Washington, D.C. The Chief of Naval
Operations testified on the need to maintain NASO as the East Coast Master Jet Base.
Beginning on August 22od, the BRAC Commission will vote on whether to close or realign
NASO. It will take seven of the nine Commissioners to decide whether to close or realign
the base.
Mayor Oberndorf and Mayor Edge of Chesapeake have endorsed letters requesting
appropriations from the Federal Government both DoD and other sources to purchase
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Local Road Projects and Funding
Action Outline:
· Update status on road projects on local roads and VDOT roads
· Identify local roads and criteria for local funding
· Evaluate projects: Impacts and costs
· Determine project priority (one year)
· Determine funding source Oocal)
· Initiate projects
Status:
· A Congestion Relief/ Safety Improvement Program project was created and proposed for
the FY2005-06 Roadway ClP. The proposed project consisted of 31 projects to provide
intersection improvements with an estimated cost of $22,500,000 over the six year CIP
period. The projects appear on the "Requested but Not Funded Project Listing" in the
Adopted FY 2005-06 Capital Improvement Program.
The adopted Roadway CIP continues to focus on the "First Cities" projects, Laskin
Gateway, Laskin Road Phase I, Shore Drive Demonstration Projects, and includes West
Neck Road (Transition Area).
Top ten projects:
1. Princess Anne Road/Kempsville Road Intersection Improvements - CIP 2-048
Design Completion 2006
R/W and Private Utility Adjustments 2006-2008
Construction Schedule 2008-2010
2. Laskin Road Phase I (VDOT Administered)
First Colonial Road to Oriole Drive
Design Completion 2005
R/W and Private Utility Adjustments 2005-2008
Construction Schedule 2008-2010
3. Witchduck Road Phase I - CIP 2-931
Bonney Road to 1-264
Design Completion 2006
R/W and Private Utility Adjustments 2006-2008
Construction Schedule 2008-2010
4. Elbow Road Phase II - CIP 2-152
New Castle Elementary School to Indian River Road
Design Completion 2006
R/W and Private Utility Adjustments 2006-2009
Construction Schedule 2009-2011
5. Indian River Road Phase VII - CIP 2-256
Lynnhaven Parkway to Elbow Road
Design Completion 2006
R/W and Private Utility Adjustments 2006-2010
Construction Schedule 2010-2012
6. Laskin Road Gateway - ClP 2-076
Laskin Road to Pacific Avenue along 30th Street
Design Completion 2005
R/W and Private Utility Adjustments 2005
Construction Schedule 2005-2006
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Treasure Island Drive to Marlin Bay Drive
Design Completion 2005
R/W and Private Utility Adjustments 2005-2006
Construction Schedule 2006-2007
8. Shore Drive Demonstration Project Phase II & III - CIP 2-200
South Oliver Drive to Treasure Island Drive (phase II) & Vista Circle to Croix Drive
(phase III)
Design Completion 2007
R/W and Private Utility Adjustments N/ A
Construction Schedule N/ A
9. Nimmo Parkway Phase VA - CIP 2-121 (VDOT Administered)
Holland Road to General Booth Boulevard
Design Completion 2006
R/W and Private Utility Adjustments 2006-2009
Construction Schedule 2009-2011
10. West Neck Road (Transition Area) - CIP 2-502
North Landing Road to Indian River Road
Design Completion 2006
R/W and Private Utility Adjustments 2006-2009
Construction Schedule 2009-2011
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Action Outline:
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Review regional 20-year plan, VDOT 6-year plan
Determine direction on transportation committee: Appointments and process
Identify and evaluate projects impacts and costs
Determine city's role and participation
Determine likelihood of commonwealth participation, city project management
Determine project priority
Determine funding source
Hampton Roads Planning District Commission (HRPDC) 2026 Regional Transportation
Plan approved; coordination with HRPDC for development of 2030 Regional
Transportation Plan underway; identification of State urban funded projects for City to
assume responsibility for administration ongoing.
Tracked transportation legislative proposals through State General Assembly 2005 session;
coordination with VDOT for development of State Six-Year Urban Program.
Continued coordination with VDOT for development of Urban Program.
Ongoing discussions with VDOT for inclusion of additional projects into First Cities
initiative.
On June 15, 2005 the MPO recommended a program of tolls and additional taxes to pay for
the "major projects." City Council received a briefing on the package on August 16, 2005.
The recommendation must be approved by the General Assembly in the 2006 session.
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Tax Assessments Evaluation and Refinements
Action Outline:
· Identify problems
· Develop recommendation: Process for evaluation
· Finalize evaluation process
· Complete Performance Audit with recommendations
· Review recommendations
· Determine actions to be taken
Status:
· The City Council appointed a ctt1zen task force to involve residents and businesses to
develop a better understanding of the issues and concerns of the community.
Pursuing its charge to work with the Real Estate Assessor and city staff to fully understand
the current assessment process, the task force held its first meeting on December 15, 2004.
The agenda included a briefing by the Real Estate Assessor on the residential assessment
process and a discussion by the task force on holding Town Hall meetings.
The second meeting was held on January 13, 2005 with a continuation of the briefing and
the decision was made to hold three public input meetings to cover the seven districts.
A communications plan was developed to publicize the work of the task force, specifically
the opportunity for citizens to provide input to the task force on the current real estate tax
assessment process. The plan is currently being implemented.
The taskforce presented its final recommendations to City Council in June 2005.
Staff continues to work on the committee's recommendations in terms of clarifying legal
ramifications of a deferral program, application of the state law, and relationship to
homeowner mortgages.
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Simplified Compensation Plan
Action Outline:
· Evaluate current compensation policy and plan
· Identify problems and concerns
· Investigate other approaches used by public and private organizations
· Address critical issues
· Develop recommendations for a "simplified" plan and compensation policy
· Decide on policy and plan
· Implement plan
Status:
· City Council liaisons (Diezel and Schmidt) shared concerns in an effort to further define the
agenda item. Staff evaluated the current plan, studied problems, researched alternatives, and
identified the impacts of current and alternative policies and procedures. City Council
liaisons provided additional clarification. Recommendations were part of a total
compensation package included in the proposed FY 05-06 / FY 06-07 biennial budget. On
May 10, 2005, City Council adopted a total compensation package for FY 05-06 and passed a
resolution directing the City Manager to perform a Public Safety Compensation Review.
The findings and recommendations resulting from the review are to be provided no later
than December 31, 2005. City Council liaisons (Diezel and Wood) were appointed.
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Action Outline:
· Determine City Council's commitment to Vision ~ 1 st Class Beach Resort
· Identify specific problems
· Analyze impact of tourism on local economy
· Develop action plan
Status:
· A "First Class Resort" team was created in November to coordinate and monitor the vast
array of projects and activities underway at the resort area. City Council was briefed on
October 28, 2004 on the "Vision" for creating a "First Class Resort." This presentation and
discussion helped staff confirm and refine the City Council's direction for the resort.
Actions taken on the agenda include:
The pilot lighting improvement project on Atlantic Avenue is complete.
Study and design recommendations for an "Entertainment District" as part of the Old
Beach District Project were presented to City Council on March 8, 2005.
Staff continued to work with the Hotel and Motel Association to refine and enforce hotel
standards as part of the Tourism Advertising Program. The combined inspection program, a
multi-departmental coordinated code enforcement effort, resulted in a 56% decline in visitor
complaints in 2004. In addition the visitor survey and analysis program for 2005 was
completely revamped. The new program will use companies with national survey and
measurement experience related to the tourism industry.
The Retail Study conducted in 2004 called for an increase in year round residents in the
resort area in order to better support quality retail at the resort. This component as well as a
proposal for creating a mixed-use development along 19th Street as part of the Old Beach
District project was presented on March 8, 2005.
Two projects were requested but not funded for the Capital Improvement Program to
address signage improvement at the resort. One provided for Bike path and Boardwalk
signage improvements while the other proposed a study of BeachStreet USA graphics.
A dog park has been proposed as part of the Marshview Property Proposal. A proposal has
been developed to acquire or lease approximately 85 acres of Navy-owned undeveloped land
located between the communities of Salt Marsh Point, Seatack and Shadowlawn. Conceptual
plans preserve this land as a public park, with the majority of the site remaining as wooded
land, with a trail network. There may be an opportunity to designate a portion of the park
used during daylight hours for a dog park, playground, and/or an informal, practice ballfield
This proposal is a long-range project, which may take several years to accomplish if it is
embraced by the community and if the federal government conveys the land to the City for
uses which are acceptable to the community.
A CIP Project was requested but not funded to create a temporary surface parking lot on
portions of the Rudee Loop property.
A $75,000 advertising program for local residents has been funded. The Resort Advisory
Commission (RAC) - Communications Subcommittee recommended a plan, which has been
approved in concept by the RAe. The program will be conducted this spring and summer.
In an effort to expand and support the "First Class Resort" team, "The Beach Ambassadors,
formally known as the Friendship Patrol" added a part time staff member who began in May
2005. The main emphasis of the Beach Ambassadors is to provide information and
encourage personal decorum in accordance with the City's 'Rules of Common Courtesy."
The goal is to expand the volunteer base and move to an operation that works 10 weekends
during the summer months, not just the holiday weekends as it currently operates.
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Dredging Policy and Program
Action Outline:
· Draft revised city policy and identify ongoing funding source
· Identify spoil sites and determine direction on each site
· Determine city's role and responsibility of property owner
· Review current policies and programs for:
a. Lakes
b. Channels
c. City BMP's
· Develop specific action plan - Projects for 2005
· Decide on city dredge: Direction
Status:
· Dredge Efficiency Study underway to evaluate the Rudee Inlet dredging program. Study
scheduled for completion in Fall 2005.
A review of lake dredge disposal options was initiated July 2005.
Review of current and alternative policies for the navigational channel programs were
presented to City Council in March, June and September of 2004, and in March of 2005.
Final policy alternatives were prepared for consideration by City Council. Although included
in the FY 2006 budget reconciliation workshop for consideration, no policy changes were
enacted or funded and the current policies remain in effect.
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Open Space Program and Funding
Action Outline:
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Reconvene open space subcommittee
Review current policies and programs, open space plan
Identify potential urgent acquisitions
Evaluate and recommend long-term funding source
Determine policy direction and actions
Identify acquisition parcels
Prepare recommendations for Budget 2005
The Open Space Subcommittee was reconvened by City Council on June 1,2004.
The Open Space Plan is being updated during 2005 through scheduled public dialogue with
interested community stakeholders. One of the nine planning areas will be discussed per
monthly Open Space Subcommittee meeting from February to October 2005. The first six
community involvement workshops have been held for Bayfront, Bayside,
Courthouse/Sandbridge and Pungo/Blackwater Planning, Holland and Kempsville Planning
Areas. The seventh workshop was held on August 22, 2005 at the Central Library for the
Little Neck Planning Area. The Great Neck and Oceanfront Planning Areas are scheduled
for September and October.
A long-term funding source/dedicated tax for the Open Space Program was discussed as an
option by City Council as a possible referendum issue.
New open space/parkland acquired through the Open Space Program now totals over 1,668
acres on 13 sites. The Pleasure House Lake site, located on the north side of Lookout Road
at Beaufort Avenue was the most recent acquisition in April 2005.
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in 2005. .
· CIP Project 4.055 Open Space Park Development and Maintenance was approved for FY
06/07 as follows: $1.5 million for FY 06/07 and $1.9 million for each fiscal year thereafter
through FY 2010/11. The project covers maintenance costs and funding for limited
recreational improvements.
Lynnhaven River Clean Up and Project
Action Outline:
· Brief City Council on Corps of Engineers recommendation
· Evaluate funding options: Federal grants, state revolving loan fund
· Determine overall direction and action steps
· Continue Lynnhaven 2007 Project
· Develop long-term project beyond 2007
Status:
· Army Corps of Engineers environmental restoration study of Lynnhaven River is underway
in coordination with DEQ and EP A and will include identification of remedial action plans
to be taken.
Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Implementation Plan is underway.
Educational awareness signage for Lynnhaven River Watershed project has been installed
along roadway corridors and waterbody entrances.
Clean Marina standards and site visits have been undertaken with full cooperation from the
marmas.
No Discharge Zone Ordinance for prohibiting boats discharging sewage into Lynnhaven is
in process and City Council will be briefed in October.
Dey Cove has been identified as a hot spot for intensive analysis and remediation. Intensive
review of septic systems, possible sanitary connections to storm system, possible sanitary
backups, stormwater outfall analysis, etc. are all underway.
Contract being let for comprehensive stormwater outfall analysis and remediation plans for
Broad Bay and Thalia Creek areas.
Contract for solar lake aeration in two pilot lakes is in final bidding stage.
Lynnhaven River Residential Street Sweeping was initiated in Fall 2004 for residential streets
that drain to the Lynnhaven River, have curb and gutter, and do not have some other form
of water quality treatment.
Administrative changes underway: Lynnhaven 2007 transitions to a new staff Executive
Director on September 1 st and the temporary loaned executive status position will transition
into staff liaison role (entitled Lynnhaven Tzar by L2007 Executive Committee).
The Lynnhaven River Restoration Task Force continues to guide City efforts on a
coordinated basis.
Stormwater improvements of 3 City school properties are in the preliminary design phase
with construction to begin in April 2006.
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Action Oudine:
· City Council Briefing by Steering Committee
· Negotiate P.P.E.A.
· Develop strategy for helping organizations using the theatre with Arts and Humanities
Commission
· Begin construction
· Secure major gifts
Status:
· In October 2004, City Council approved a total budget of $46,700,000 for the theatre, and
dedicated $35,000,000 of city funds from the Major Projects Revenue Stream as the city's
commitment to the project.
In November 2004, the notice to proceed was issued to Clancy and Theys Construction
Company to begin the design and construction phases.
In November 2004, the design of the theatre commenced.
A Groundbreaking Ceremony was held on May 12, 2005; scheduled opening for August
2007.
The Virginia Beach Performing Arts Center Foundation (VBP ACF) was formed and
selected The Kellogg Organization, Inc. as fund-raising counsel to begin organization of
capital campaign. City Council has appropriated a loan of $120,000 for start-up costs for the
VBP ACF. In addition, City Council has delegated decisions regarding naming opportunities
to the Foundation, and has approved an Operating Agreement with the Foundation.
Theatre Advisory Committee issued Request for Proposals from outside theatre
management companies. Proposals are currently being evaluated, with decisions projected
for September.
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Old Beach District Plan (19th Street Corridor)
Action Outline:
· Reform committee
· Develop plan with a range of options and implementation components
· Determine goal
· Identify open space
· Develop implementation strategy and timeline
Status:
· The city has obtained professional services to provide further guidance in the areas of urban
planning and design, aesthetics, corridor and transportation improvements, marketing and
recommendations regarding right of way acquisition, open space and other related elements.
Following a series of workshops between city agencies and Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, a
draft plan was prepared in late February. A presentation highlighting key pars of the plan
was made to the Old Beach District Center Advisory Committee and Resort Advisory
Committee's planning and design committee on February 16, 2005. The public was invited
to attend. Further refinements to the plan are underway and City Council received a briefing
on March 8, 2005. There will be an opportunity for further public input prior to final action
by City Council.
The Old Beach Plan is being formulated and will be presented to City Council in October
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Minority Businesses Initiatives
Action Outline:
· City Council Briefing on Disparity Study
· Review Commonwealth Disparity Study
· Determine direction on and possible funding study
· Decide on adding staff
a. Purchasing
b. Economic Development
Establish loan program for emerging businesses with regional banks that will leverage city
funds
Strengthen Construction Construct Award process for minority subcontractors follow-up
requirements for small procurements
· Develop web site for business registration
· Partner with Virginia Beach Development Authority
Status:
· On November 23, 2004, City Council approved an ordinance
improve participation by minority-owned, woman-owned, and
contracts.
Minority business initiatives were identified as one of City Council's top priorities at its
August 2004 retreat.. One full-time permanent position in the Finance Department was
approved to begin implementation of this program, which was filled on August 1, 2005. This
position will serve as the Minority Business Coordinator for the City and track contract
utilization, collect data, and prepare progress reports. The balance of this program was
funded in the approved FY06 resource management plan, including a loan program, web
resource, and an additional position in the Department of Economic Development to
provide referrals and resources to emerging businesses in Virginia Beach.
The Minority Business council has hosted two educational/networking evens for minority
businesses to increase awareness of contracting opportunities for small, woman and minority
owned firms with plans to host tow more such events during this calendar year.
Staff and members of the Minority Business Council have held preliminary discussions with
representatives from the Small Business Administration concerning the proposed load
program and are continuing discussions in this area.
Identified revisions to the Minority Business Council web site that will make it a better tool
and resource. Revisions will be implemented in December 2005.
Minority Business contracts were used to provide 2.52 miles of Off Road Ditch mowing in
support of Storm Water Maintenance for FY 04-05.
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City Council Initiatives
Zoning Ordinance Comprehensive Review
Action Outline:
· Review status
· Identify areas for revision
· Address Shore Drive overlay conflicts
· Review and revise sign ordinances
· Address portable on demand storage containers
Status:
· The Planning Commission has formed the following working subcommittees: ACUIZ
Update, Oceanfront Area Issues, Infill Development, Home Occupations, Fences and
Height Regulations, Outdoor Display of Merchandise and Peddlers, Sign Regulations and
Parking Regulations, Flexible Zoning Category or Mixed Use District, Update of Uses and
Definitions, Shore Drive Amendments, and Agricultural District Issues and Sandbridge.
Work has begun on the ACUIZ Update, Oceanfront Area Issues and Infill Development.
Amendments pertaining to the RT-l District, portable storage containers and mulch
operations in the Agricultural Districts have been adopted by City Council.
The AICUZ Overlay District amendment has been drafted and advertised for the Planning
Commission's September meeting agenda. Once the AICUZ Overlay is in place, other
amendments will follow:
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R-SR Residential District - amendment to reduce mass of
permitted structures on substandard lots.
RT-2 Amendments
RT -3 Amendments
Accessory Structures for Duplexes
Oceanfront Lots in Sand bridge
Kempsville Overlay
Handicap Ramps
Shore Drive Amendments to Align Zoning with Adopted Design
Criteria
Religious Institutions
Home Occupations
Update List of Uses and Definitions
Fences and Height Regulations
Flexible Zoning Category
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Action Outline:
· Define concept and scope
· Develop process for study
· Complete study
· Determine city policy, role, programs, and funding
Status:
· City Council was briefed on the completed Virginia Tech Housing Needs Assessment in
April and June 2005. In addition the Planning Commission was briefed in June and July. A
resolution requesting that the Planning Commission develop and propose changes to land
use requirements that would allow and incentivize more housing and more workforce
housing is under development for consideration by City Council. Ongoing meetings and
presentations around the community are being held to provide information and awareness.
Community input on a housing trust fund proposal will be sought in order to develop an
enhanced proposal. Staff is also participating in the Virginia Housing Commission and other
organizations to influence state housing programs and policies.
D Bike and Trail Master Plan
Action Outline:
· Review plan
· Decide on plan approval
· Determine project priority
· Determine funding sources
· Initiate projects
Status:
· City Council unanimously adopted the plan on October 12, 2004. Along with formal
adoption of the Plan, City Council appointed the Bikeways and Trails Advisory Committee
in February 2005. The mission of the committee is to serve in an advisory capacity to City
Council with respect to the implementation and coordination of the Bikeways and Trails
Plan, to coordinate the timely construction of bikeways and trails in accordance with the
priorities established by the Bikeways and Trails Plan, to promote a balanced approach
between and among various trail users' interests in the City, and to provide a forum for
continued citizen and governmental input in the planning and programming of future
bikeways and trails. A new, capital improvement project (4-074 Bikeways and Trails) was
included in the Parks and Recreation 05-06 CIP submittal. Phase I of the project was created
to fund the priorities identified in the Bikeways and Trails Plan. The projects identified will
improve the safety and functionality of the City's most popular existing trails, as well as
expand the City's overall bicycle and trail facilities for a variety of users. The Bikeways and
Trails Committee is currently working to prioritize projects for the 06-07 CIP submittal.
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Three bikeways and trails projects are including in the 05-06 CIP. Each of these is currently
in the design phase:
Princess Anne Commons Trails - This project will fund the improvements to the existing
fragmented trail system in the Princess Anne Commons area. The improvements will be
connected by constructing an 8 to 10 foot wide asphalt path, marked and stamped
crosswalks, ADA ramps, and unified signage for way finding and venues. Estimated
construction start September 2006.
General Booth/Dam Neck Intersection Improvements - Two popular trails in the General
Booth/Dam Neck Corridor currently terminate just prior to this busy intersection. Funding
will be utilized to safely connect these trails by realigning trail users around this intersection.
A portion of the proposed trail qosses private property and we are currently in discussions
to acquire an easement for the trail. Estimated construction start pending acquisition of
easement.
One-Mile Racing Criterion - Design of planned parking lot improvements at the
Sportsplex, will provide a bicycle racing facility for various events. Estimated construction
start July 2006.
Financial Policies and Major Projects Review
Action Outline:
· Review current policies
· Review level of indebtness, financi~tl commitments
· Analyze impacts on future budgets
· Determine overall financial policy'
· Determine steps to be taken
Status:
· Reviewed with Council representatives on November 17,2004.
· City Council briefings held in Aprill 2005 on how the financial and debt capacity support the
Vision.
This briefing included compariso~s to other cities and recommendations from the City's
financial advisors. The key points of this briefing can be summarized as follows:
1. The City has done an, excellent job of managing its resources, and that
conservative, responsible! management should be continued. This includes
prioritization of communi~ needs to stay within policy guidelines.
Virginia Beach has the highest credit rating in the region: AA+.
The City's existing debt pe~ capita is $1,833, the lowest in Hampton Roads.
However, the City's existint ClP will result in an increase in debt per capita to over
$2,200 by 2008.
After an analysis of debt fqf communities rated "AAA," the City's financial advisor,
Government Finance AssoCiates, recommends that the City:
· Can increase its qebt per capita guideline to $2,400 without adversely
affecting the City's hedit rating.
Reduce its current, guideline for debt service as a percent of government
expenditures from 12.5% to 10%. This will help to ensure that debt service
does not become too great a burden on either our taxpayers or our ability to
deliver community services.
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Council approved these recommendations In May, 2005 with the adoption of
the Resource Management Plan.
Financial capacity is the City's ability to pay for services provided to its citizens. The
City has limited flexibility in its financial capacity due to several factors:
a. City/School Revenue Sharing Policy
b. Legal requirements of state and federal funding
c. Council dedications of certain revenues (TIFs, SSDs, ARP, TGIF, TAP)
d. Mandated services and basic services such as public safety, waste
management, transportation and libraries
e. Existing debt service
Choices that we make on the types and levels of services provided at "core", the
level of employee compensation, and the programs and projects we start all factor
into how much capacity we have and how we use it.
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Centerville Identity
Action Outline:
· Develop signage
· Develop community events
Status:
· Centerville District Councilmember Dyer and Councilmember Villanueva held a Centerville
District town meeting on December 8, 2004. Fifty citizens, Mayor Obemdorf and
Councilmembers Diezel and McClanan joined the City Council liaisons, and several staff
representing key service agencies attended the event. The dialog and discussion with citizen
attendees was informal and well received. The meeting helped to reinforce the Centerville
District as a community and provided valuable exchange between citizens and their elected
representatives.
On June 13, 2005, Councilmembers Dyer and Villanueva conducted a second Town Hall
meeting. Vice-Mayor Jones along with Councilmembers Wood and Diezel attended.
Approximately 50 citizens engaged in lively dialog with Councilmembers and City staff
focusing mainly on issues related to parks and recreation, and traffic management. The
event was considered very successful and consideration is being given to holding such
meetings on a quarterly basis.
The Cultural and Recreational Opportunities Strategic Issue team met with Centerville
District Councilmember Dyer in November 2004 in order to better understand the issue.
The team is continuing to work on helping develop a communication strategy to better
develop the understanding of a "Centerville Identity." This will become a standing item on
the CRO meeting agenda with progress reviewed monthly.
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Action Outline:
· Acquire vacant buildings
· Develop youth recreation center for area
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· Staff worked with the City Council liaisons to define the initiative in terms of components.
Elements identified: Baker Road Improvements (Newtown Road to Witchduck Road),
Wesleyan Drive Widening (to Northampton Blvd.), Shore Drive Demonstration Project,
Elementary Schools (3), Chesapeake Beach Fire and Rescue Station, Chesapeake Beach Lake
Purchase and Recreation Center. The Chesapeake Beach Lake Purchase (pleasure House
Lake) was completed in April 2005 as a shared purchase between the Open Space Fund and
the Stormwater Utility Fund. The construction of a recreation center in this area is
contingent upon future funding and CIP priorities. On August 25, the Strategy
Coordinating Group reviewed a program proposal for consideration in the FY06-07 CIP -
Western Bayside Service Center. The facility will serve as a pilot project and will include
recreational programming.
The Salvation Army did not select the City-owned Williams Farm as the site for a recreation
center to be built with funding from the Kroc family. City Council liaisons were provided
updates on elements included in the ClP and those under study.
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Convention Center
Action Outline:
· Review status construction
· Monitor bookings
Status:
· Ongoing reviews of construction status, monitor bookings and updates to City Council
liaisons have been provided.
Phase lA substantially complete by end of July '05. Staff moved into new building July 19 -
20, 2005.
Construction of Phase lB has begun Only'05).
First event in the new VBCC was the USA Gymnastics Classic July 22-24, 2005.
Pavilion demolition underway (August 2005).
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House was held on August 18, 2005.
Inaugural Ballroom Dinner (September 29, 2005).
Complete construction of Phase lB, Grand opening for entire facility in early 2007.
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Action Outline:
· Complete design
· Complete project
Status:
· Design Complete; Right-of-way acquisition underway with completion Fall 2005; Phase A is
approximately 75% complete. Contract for remaining four phases is being routed with
construction anticipated in September 2005.
Completion scheduled for Winter 2007.
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Action Outline:
· Approve Highway Plan
· Complete EIS
Status:
· The City of Virginia Beach, in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Transportation
and the City of Chesapeake, continues to advance the Southeastern Parkway and Greenbelt
as an important regional transportation project. On June 7, 2005 the Draft EIS was
distributed to local, state and federal agencies. Public hearings were held at the Pavilion on
July 11, 2005 and at the Chesapeake Convention Center on July 13, 2005. July 25, 2005
marked the end of the public comment period for the draft EIS.
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Presentation on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to City Council on August
9, 2005. The City Council will consider adoption of a resolution supporting the preferred
alternative route. Work on the Final Environmental Impact Statement is slated to begin this
fall. The Commonwealth Transportation Board is expected to take action in October 2005.
Later in the winter of 2006, the Final EIS should be published. A formal "Record of
Decision" could be concluded by 2006. At this time there is not an identified schedule for
any phase beyond the permitting stages.
The projected is slated for funding by tolls and other revenues as projected by the
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).
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Action Outline:
· Complete garage
Status:
· Contract awarded to W. M. Jordan with a low bid of $19,850,000. A Notice to Proceed was
issued on May 28, 2004 and equipment was mobilized on June 1,2004.
Precast concrete construction started on October 7, 2004. Structural and architectural
precast is complete.
Atlantic Avenue/Laskin Road intersection improvements completed and reopened.
The 31st Street Parking Garage and Streets capes were opened on March 24, 2005 prior to the
hotel's April 15t Grand Opening.
The 31st Street Park, also known as Neptune's Park, was opened on May 26,2005.
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Action Oudine:
· Present alternative analysis
· Decide on location
· Determine action steps
Status:
· The Options Analysis was completed and final recommendations were presented to City
Council on December 14,2004 in closed session.
A services contract to provide live-fire training for the Police and Sheriff's departments has
been finalized with Blackwater USA.
Staff is drafting an RFP for design and construction of a non-firearms related training facility
at the Creeds site.
April 1, 2005 all live firearms training for the police and sheriff's departments commenced at
Blackwater USA. All elements of the Service Agreement have been put into place and are
working well.
The Administrative Building at Blackwater is nearly complete and has been turned over to
the Police Department two months ahead of schedule. Currently, Blackwater is providing
temporary office space for training classes.
The City has selected K..imley- Horn to conduct the A&E work for the Creeds site. The
scoping document has been finalized.
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· The Public Works Real Estate Office is continuing its efforts to work with land owners
around the Creeds site to obtain the buffer zone to prevent future encroachment of the
facility.
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Norfolk Southern Right-of-Way Acquisition
Action Outline:
· Receive reports from Hampton Roads Transit
Status:
· Meeting held with Norfolk Southern Railroad and Norfolk and Virginia Beach Mayors to
discuss potential purchase. No immediate agreement or purchase.
Revised negotiation approach authorized by City Council in July 2005.
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Action Outline:
· Monitor action
· Develop plan for resort area
· Determine costs and funding source
Status:
· The City of Virginia Beach, in cooperation with Hampton Roads Transit, has made
significant progress on the proposed BRT project. A feasibility study of the proposal was
completed in September 2004. The Bus Rapid Transit project received a $10 million budget
appropriation from the Virginia General Assembly.
The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project is slated to begin operations in 2007, along with the
opening of the new Convention Center. Preliminary engineering is slated to begin in August
2005. Hampton Roads Transit hopes to finalize a purchase order for the BRT vehicles by
the fall of this year. The BRT project is expected to be the first phase of a larger, citywide,
public transportation system.
Site has been secured for the BRT vehicle storage and maintenance facility. HRT providing
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Management Agenda Items
Work in Progress
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Two-Year Budget
Action Outline:
· Review status
· Evaluate benefits and costs
· Explore options
· Define concept and desired outcomes
· Finalize recommendation
· Decide on direction
· Determine action steps
Status:
· Based on the recommendations of the Biennial Budget Taskforce, a two-year budget was
presented to City Council on March 29, 2005. Staff worked through logistical issues with
projecting program costs for two years and making decisions necessary to balance both
years.
The Biennial Budget Taskforce m~t on August 8, 2005 to review the effectiveness and value
of the two-year budget. Despite some concerns it was decided to stay with the two-year
cycle through the upcoming state biennium.
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Action Outline:
· Complete report
· Determine next steps/actions
Status:
· Implementation of changes to the ftmergency response system completed.
· A status briefing was presented to City Council on February 8, 2005.
· After months of strategic planniq.g and interdepartmental collaboration, the Emergency
Response System (ERS) Executive Committee implemented a comprehensive plan to
enhance the City's emergency response network.
Key Enhancement Components in<t:lude: Increased ambulance staffing, Increased Advanced
Life Support (ALS) availability, Unified Incident Command, Deployment of Automated
Defibrillators into all police departplent cars, Full integration of 24 career medics, Round-
the-clock implementation of four (4) career EMS-S Brigade Chiefs, and Full-time career
medic assigned to the Creeds/Blackwater areas.
Key Improvement Results include: ' Redeployment of volunteer medics to staff ambulances,
Average of 9.86 ambulances per shift during first six months of 2005, Ambulance response
times have improved by more than 10%, More than 90% of ambulances remain staffed
solely by volunteers, Favorable bid pricing allowed for extra AED's to be purchased,
Additional municipal facilities benefited by receiving AED units, and AED response times
have dramatically dropped by over 1 minute citywide.
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Firefighter partnership critical component enhancements for ALS team include: New job
descriptions created, Pay increases for personnel who meet and agree to new ALS criteria,
Practicing Fire Department ALS providers have increased from 25 to 48, Creation of full-
time ERS Battalion Chief.
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Action Outline:
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Define overall philosophy: reduction or use for capital investments
Develop budget guidelines
Decide on rate
The Five Year Forecast was presented in November 2004 and reflected the long-term
impact of current policy decisions and tax rates. The forecast reflected the potential impact
of lowering the real estate taxes.
Recommended tax rate and expenditure levels presented with budget on March 25, 2005.
The budget adopted by City Council in May 2005 had the second largest real estate tax rate
reduction in the history of the city. It lowered the rate by 17.25 cents, from $1.1964 to
$1.0239 per $100 of assessed value. The corresponding reduction in expenditures was made
in the capital budget. Virginia Beach now has the lowest tax rate among Hampton Roads
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Action Outline:
· Review status
· Complete RFP process
· Determine direction
Status:
· Stumpy Lake Golf Course is under a management lease agreement with a private firm. The
lease was executed in October 2001, and will expire at the end of September 2006.
A report, developed by the Golf Course Development Task Force, was presented to City
Council on January 25, 2005, outlining alternative approaches to the capital renovation and
management of the course.
A new resolution is being prepared for City Council to provide direction to the Virginia
Beach Development Authority to advertise, negotiate, and provide a lease for long-term
management and improvements to the Stumpy Lake Golf Course. A briefing to City
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SUMMARY REPORT
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Virginia Beach, Virginia
August 1005
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Section I
Performance Report 2004 - 2005
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Section II
Looking to Virginia Beach's Future
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Section III Virginia Beach Vision 2020
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Section IV City of Virginia Beach - Core Beliefs
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Section V Plan 2005 - 2010
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Section VI Action Agenda 2005 - 2006
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Section VII Execution: Strategies and Action Outlines - Worksheets
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Top "10" Achiev~ments 2004 - 2005
1. TOWN CENTER DEVELOPMENT
2. TAX RATE REDUCTION AND BUDGET
3. CONVENTION CENTER OPENING
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6. EMS STAFFING
7. MINORITY BUSINESS INITIATIVE
8. 31ST DEVELOPMENT AND PARK
9. MEDICAL COMP~EX DEVELOPMENTS (2)
10. SERVICES AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
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III SUCCESS 1 III TOWN CENTER IilEVELOPMENT
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. Followed Through on
Plap, More Revenues
Than Expected
~ Competitive Resort
Destination
~ Places to Have Fun
. Investment: Private
Investment - Up;
Public Investment -
Less Than Expected
. Westin Development
Approved
. Grounflbreaking for
Theater
. Plaza - Community
Gathering and Events
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+ A Place to Go - Eat, Be
Entertained
+ Increased Property
Values
+ Generating Revenues
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+ Quality Housing
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+ Place for Events and
Community
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I SUCCESS 2 I TAX RATE REDYCTION AND BUDGET
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~ Financial Soundness . Lowest Tax Rate in + Support Economic
Region Development
~ Service Delivery - Cost
Effective . Subst~ntial Reduction of + Reduced Property
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Rate
. Set Goals, Deliver on + Ongoing Effort to
Goals, Followed the Reduce Tax Burden
Plan on Residents
. Two Year Budget
Process
. Ordinance on Revenues
anp Expenditure
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CONVENTION CENTER: OPENING
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~ Competitive Resort
Destination
I I ACHIEVEMENTS
. Within Budget
I I VALUE TO CITIZENS
+ 60% Activities for
Residents
~ Growing Economy
. Beautiful, State of the
Art Facilities
+ Open for Resident Use
. Open for Events
+ Diversifying the
Economy
· Making Virginia Beach a
Y tfar Round Tourist
Attraction
+ New Dollars to Local
Economy
+ Job Opportunities
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III SUCCESS 4 III THEATER GRO~NDBREAKING
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~ Town Center
I I ACHIEVEMENTS
. Groundbreaking
~ Fun Things to Do for
Residents
. Decision
~ Culture and Arts
I I VALUE TO CITIZENS
+ F or the Residents of
Virginia Beach
+ Location at Town
Center and
Supporting
Amenities
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JOINT LAND USE STUDY (JLUS) COMPLETION
I VISION/GOALS
~ Growing Economy
ACHIEVEMENTS
. Substantive Dialog With
the Navy
. Memorandum of
Agreement: City
And Navy
. BRAC - Consistent with
JLUS
. Coun<i:il Address Issues:
S~t Policy Direction
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Zoning Ordinance
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+ Listened to Concerns of
Citizens
+ Better Dialog Between
City and Citizens
+ Compatible Land Use
with Predictability
+ Job Retention
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~ City Services
~ Safe City
A Clf,JEVEMENTS
. Better Cooperation
Between Fire and
Rescue Squad
. Improved Service
(8 Ambulances at
24 Hours)
. Adde~ 28 Positions Paid
Plus Additional 8
PO/iitions this Year
. Blend~ng Volunteers and
Paid Staff
. Defibtiillators in Police
Cars
VALUE TO CITIZENS
+ Timely Response to
Emergency Calls
+ Better Response
+ Improved Service
Level
+ Greater Ability to Find
People
+ Less Expensive Service
Delivery
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. Created Citizen/Business
Council
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~ Growing Economy
. MEAC Located Here
. Partnering with
Convention Center
. HostiIlig Event - Small
B~siness
Administration
. Hired Staff (2)
. Revisipg Ordinance
I I VALUE TO CITIZENS
+ Promoting the City in
Economic
Development
+ Support for Small
Businesses
+ Opportunities to Start
and Grow a
Business
+ Increased Job
Opportunities
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. Hotel Open and
Performing Well
~ Competitive Resort
Destination
. King Neptune Statue
~ Growing Economy
. Small Band Stand
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. New Retail Stores-
Mbre Upscale
. Parkirig Structure
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+ Higher Quality Hotel
+ Family Gathering Place
+ Open for Residents
+ Convenient Public
Parking
+ Community Meeting
Rooms
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. SUCCESS 9 II MEDICAL COMPLEX DEVELOPMENTS (2)
I VISION/GOALS
~ Better Healthcare System
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. Business Location
. Bon Secour Complex
Development
. Sentra Complex
Development
. Tidewater Community
College (TCC) -
Health and Science
Building; Nurses
Training Program
. Life Net Located Here
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. Sport Fields
Development (Paid
F or By Land Sales)
VALUE TO CITIZENS
+ Better Medical
Services -
Southeastern,
Western
+ Services Adjacent to
Neighborhoods
+ Support for Families
and Healthy
Children
+ Convenient Access -
Services Available
+ Support for Economic
Development
+ Choices for Leisure and
Recreational Time
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SERVICES AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
I VISION/GOALS
~ Customer Service
ACHIEVEMENTS
. 90% Satisfaction:
> Expending City
Dollars
> Services and Service
Level
. Well Managed City
. City Emphasis on
Customer Services
and Treatment of
Customers
. Fiscally Responsible
Spending
VALUE TO CITIZENS
+ Better Customer
Services with a
Personal Touch
+ Reliable Quality
Services that is
Responsive to Their
Needs
+ Value for Their Tax
Dollars
+ Easy Access to City
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Other City Successes 2004 - 2005
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1. Lynnhaven Development: ltestaurants, Theaters, Barnes &
Noble, UPS Store, Publif Improvements, Better Access by Bus
and Car
2. Joint Use Library (PrincesS Anne): Schools, Tidewater
Community College, CO'leges, Medical Community,
Responsive to Needs .
3. Soccer Team Ownership
4. Workforce Housing Study o>y Virginia Tech): Completed
5. School Accreditation (1000)0) and Student Performance - Top
Schools in the Area
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Widening London Bridge foad and Lynnhaven Parkway Projects
School Modernization (8 E,ementary School Rebuilt in Short
Timeframe)
Open Space Program and land Acquisition
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Exhibits
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Top !priority
Oceana Strategy
Action Outline:
· Participate in Draft JLUS
· Complete JLUS
. Develop resolution in Support of Oceana and funding acquisition of development rights and
communicate to Legislative Delegation
· Monitor BRAC
· Develop public information piece
Status:
. The Regional Policy Committee voted to approve the Hampton Roads Joint Land Use Study
on April 21, 2005. On May 10, 2005, the City Council approved the study.
Joint Land Use Study implementation strategies including noise disclosure statements,
expanded sound attenuation rules, pursuit of land acquisition strategies for certain parts of
the Transition Area and zoning amendments are being formulated and should be in place by
December 2005.
The BRAC recommendations as made by the Secretary of Defense recommended only
minor changes to all four bases in Virginia Beach. However on July 15\ the BRAC
Commission formally requested that Naval Air Station Oceana (NASO) be added to the list
of bases considered for closure or realignment. During that time, with the Mayor's
leadership, a group of more than 30 retired admirals sent a letter of support for NASO to
the BRAC Commission.
On July 18t\ the BRAC Commission heard from the Vice-Chief of Naval Operations who
testified that NASO was the preferred east coast base for naval tactical aircraft. However,
on July 19th, seven of the nine BRAC Commissioners elected to place NASO on the closure
list.
On August 15\ a NASO site visit was held for four BRAC Commissioners. Admiral
Turcotte gave the Commissioners a presentation on NASO operations. Staff has engaged in
an extensive public involvement/public education program prior to and after the site visit.
On August 4t\ a BRAC public hearing was held in Washington, D.C. The Chief of Naval
Operations testified on the need to maintain NASO as the East Coast Master Jet Base.
Beginning on August 22nd, the BRAC Commission will vote on whether to close or realign
NASO. It will take seven of the nine Commissioners to decide whether to close or realign
the base.
Mayor Oberndorf and Mayor .$dge of Chesapeake have endorsed letters requesting
appropriations from the Federal bovernment both DoD and other sources to purchase
easements, etc., in the interfacility traffic area and other areas around NASO.
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match in the 2006 General Assembly Session in which a portion of those funds would be
available to purchase critical land surrounding NASO.
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Action Outline:
. Update status on road projects on local roads and VDOT roads
. Identify local roads and criteria for local funding
. Evaluate projects: Impacts and costs
. Determine project priority (one year)
· Determine funding source Oocal)
· Initiate projects
Status:
. A Congestion Relief/ Safety Improvement Program project was created and proposed for
the FY2005-06 Roadway CIP. The proposed project consisted of 31 projects to provide
intersection improvements with an estimated cost of $22,500,000 over the six year CIP
period. The projects appear on the "Requested but Not Funded Project Listing" in the
Adopted FY 2005-06 Capital Improvement Program.
The adopted Roadway CIP continues to focus on the "First Cities" projects, Laskin
Gateway, Laskin Road Phase I, Shore Drive Demonstration Projects, and includes West
Neck Road (Transition Area).
Top ten projects:
1. Princess Anne Road/Kempsville Road Intersection Improvements - CIP 2-048
Design Completion 2006
R/W and Private Utility Adjustments 2006-2008
Construction Schedule 2008-2010
2. Laskin Road Phase I (VDOT Administered)
First Colonial Road to Oriole Drive
Design Completion 2005
R/W and Private Utility Adjustments 2005-2008
Construction Schedule 2008-2010
3. Witchduck Road Phase I - CIP 2-931
Bonney Road to 1-264
Design Completion 2006
R/W and Private Utility Adjustments 2006-2008
Construction Schedule 2008-2010
4. Elbow Road Phase II - CIP 2-152
New Castle Elementary School to Indian River Road
Design Completion 2006
R/W and Private Utility Adjustments 2006-2009
Construction Schedule 2009-2011
5. Indian River Road Phase VII - CIP 2-256
Lynnhaven Parkway to Elbow Road
Design Completion 2006
R/W and Private Utility Adjustments 2006-2010
Construction Schedule 2010-2012
6. Laskin Road Gateway - CIP 2-076
Laskin Road to Pacific Avenue along 30th Street
Design Completion 2005
R/W and Private Utility Adjustments 2005
Construction Schedule 2005-2006
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7. Shore Drive Demonstration prfject Phase 1- CIP 2-115
Treasure Island Drive to Marlin Bay Drive
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R/W and Private Utility Adjustments 2005-2006
Construction Schedule 2006-2007
8. Shore Drive Demonstration Project Phase II & III - CIP 2-200
South Oliver Drive to Treasure; Island Drive (phase II) & Vista Circle to Croix Drive
(phase III)
Design Completion 2007
R/W and Private Utility Adjustments N/ A
Construction Schedule N/ A
9. Nimmo Parkway Phase VA - q]p 2-121 (VDOT Administered)
Holland Road to General Booth Boulevard
Design Completion 2006
R/W and Private Utility Adjustttnents 2006-2009
Construction Schedule 2009-2Q11
10. West Neck Road (Transition Atea) - CIP 2-502
North Landing Road to Indian River Road
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Action Outline: I
· Review regional 20-year plan, VDOT 6-year plan
· Determine direction on transportapon committee: Appointments and process
· Identify and evaluate projects impacts and costs
· Determine city's role and participajion
· Determine likelihood of commonJrealth participation, city project management
· Determine project priority
· Determine funding source
Status:
· Hampton Roads Planning Distri4t Commission (HRPDC) 2026 Regional Transportation
Plan approved; coordination with HRPDC for development of 2030 Regional
Transportation Plan underway; identification of State urban funded projects for City to
assume responsibility for adminisd'ation ongoing.
Tracked transportation legislative Iproposals through State General Assembly 2005 session;
coordination with VDOT for devcllopment of State Six-Year Urban Program.
Continued coordination with VDcpT for development of Urban Program.
Ongoing discussions with VDOT for inclusion of additional projects into First Cities
initiative.
On June 15, 2005 the MPO recommended a program of tolls and additional taxes to pay for
the "major projects." City Council received a briefing on the package on August 16, 2005.
The recommendation must be approved by the General Assembly in the 2006 session.
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Action Outline:
· Identify problems
. Develop recommendation: Process for evaluation
· Finalize evaluation process
. Complete Performance Audit with recommendations
· Review recommendations
. Determine actions to be taken
Status:
. The City Council appointed a c1tlzen task force to involve residents and businesses to
develop a better understanding of the issues and concerns of the community.
Pursuing its charge to work with the Real Estate Assessor and city staff to fully understand
the current assessment process, the task force held its first meeting on December 15, 2004.
The agenda included a briefing by the Real Estate Assessor on the residential assessment
process and a discussion by the task force on holding Town Hall meetings.
The second meeting was held on January 13, 2005 with a continuation of the briefing and
the decision was made to hold three public input meetings to cover the seven districts.
A communications plan was developed to publicize the work of the task force, specifically
the opportunity for citizens to provide input to the task force on the current real estate tax
assessment process. The plan is currently being implemented.
The taskforce presented its final recommendations to City Council in June 2005.
Staff continues to work on the committee's recommendations in terms of clarifying legal
ramifications of a deferral program, application of the state law, and relationship to
homeowner mortgages.
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Action Outline:
. Evaluate current compensation policy and plan
· Identify problems and concerns
. Investigate other approaches used by public and private organizations
· Address critical issues
. Develop recommendations for a "simplified" plan and compensation policy
· Decide on policy and plan
· Implement plan
Status:
. City Council liaisons (Diezel and Schmidt) shared concerns in an effort to further define the
agenda item. Staff evaluated the current plan, studied problems, researched alternatives, and
identified the impacts of current and alternative policies and procedures. City Council
liaisons provided additional clarification. Recommendations were part of a total
compensation package included in the proposed FY 05-06 / FY 06-07 biennial budget. On
May 10, 2005, City Council adopted a total compensation package for FY 05-06 and passed a
resolution directing the City Manager to perform a Public Safety Compensation Review.
The findings and recommendations resulting from the review are to be provided no later
than December 31, 2005. City Council liaisons (Diezel and Wood) were appointed.
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Action Outline:
. Determine City Council's commitment to Vision ~ 1 Sl Class Beach Resort
· Identify specific problems
· Analyze impact of tourism on local economy
· Develop action plan
Status:
. A "First Class Resort" team was created in November to coordinate and monitor the vast
array of projects and activities underway at the resort area. City Council was briefed on
October 28, 2004 on the "Vision" for creating a "First Class Resort." This presentation and
discussion helped staff confirm and refine the City Council's direction for the resort.
Actions taken on the agenda include:
The pilot lighting improvement project on Atlantic Avenue is complete.
Study and design recommendations for an "Entertainment District" as part of the Old
Beach District Project were presented to City Council on March 8, 2005.
Staff continued to work with the Hotel and Motel Association to refine and enforce hotel
standards as part of the Tourism Advertising Program. The combined inspection program, a
multi-departmental coordinated code enforcement effort, resulted in a 56% decline in visitor
complaints in 2004. In addition the visitor survey and analysis program for 2005 was
completely revamped. The new program will use companies with national survey and
measurement experience related to the tourism industry.
The Retail Study conducted in 2004 called for an increase in year round residents in the
resort area in order to better support quality retail at the resort. This component as well as a
proposal for creating a mixed-use development along 19th Street as part of the Old Beach
District project was presented on March 8, 2005.
Two projects were requested but not funded for the Capital Improvement Program to
address signage improvement at the resort. One provided for Bike path and Boardwalk
signage improvements while the other proposed a study of BeachStreet USA graphics.
A dog park has been proposed as part of the Marshview Property Proposal. A proposal has
been developed to acquire or lease approximately 85 acres of Navy-owned undeveloped land
located between the communities of Salt Marsh Point, Seatack and Shadowlawn. Conceptual
plans preserve this land as a public park, with the majority of the site remaining as wooded
land, with a trail network. There may be an opportunity to designate a portion of the park
used during daylight hours for a dog park, playground, and/ or an informal, practice ballfield
This proposal is a long-range project, which may take several years to accomplish if it is
embraced by the community and if the federal government conveys the land to the City for
uses which are acceptable to the community.
A CIP Project was requested but not funded to create a temporary surface parking lot on
portions of the Rudee Loop property.
A $75,000 advertising program for local residents has been funded. The Resort Advisory
Commission (RAC) - Communications Subcommittee recommended a plan, which has been
approved in concept by the RAe. The program will be conducted this spring and summer.
In an effort to expand and support the "First Class Resort" team, "The Beach Ambassadors,
formally known as the Friendship Patrol" added a part time staff member who began in May
2005. The main emphasis of the Beach Ambassadors is to provide information and
encourage personal decorum in accordance with the City's 'Rules of Common Courtesy."
The goal is to expand the volunteer base and move to an operation that works 10 weekends
during the summer months, not just the holiday weekends as it currently operates.
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Action Outline: I '
· Draft revised city policy and identify ongoing funding source
· Identify spoil sites and determine d~rection on each site
· Determine city's role and responsibility of property owner
· Review current policies and progra~s for:
a. Lakes
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· Develop specific action plan - Projects for 2005
· Decide on city dredge: Direction I
Status:
· Dredge Efficiency Study underway to evaluate the Rudee Inlet dredging program. Study
scheduled for completion in Fall 2005.
A review of lake dredge disposal ol1'tions was initiated July 2005.
Review of current and alternativb policies for the navigational channel programs were
presented to City Council in Mar~h, June and September of 2004, and in March of 2005.
Final policy alternatives were prep~red for consideration by City Council. Although included
in the FY 2006 budget reconciliation workshop for consideration, no policy changes were
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Action Outline: .
· Reconvene open space subcommit~ee
· Review current policies and progra~ns, open space plan
· Identify potential urgent acquisitions
· Evaluate and recommend long-terrb funding source
· Determine policy direction and actions
· Identify acquisition parcels I
· Prepare recommendations for Budget 2005
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· The Open Space Subcommittee was reconvened by City Council on June 1, 2004.
· The Open Space Plan is being up~ated during 2005 through scheduled public dialogue with
interested community stakeholderb. One of the nine planning areas will be discussed per
monthly Open Space Subcommittee meeting from February to October 2005. The first six
community involvement wor~shops have been held for Bayfront, Bayside,
Courthouse/Sandbridge and Pungb/Blackwater Planning, Holland and Kempsville Planning
Areas. The seventh workshop w4s held on August 22, 2005 at the Central Library for the
Little Neck Planning Area. The Great Neck and Oceanfront Planning Areas are scheduled
for September and October.
A long-term funding source/dedicated tax for the Open Space Program was discussed as an
option by City Council as a possible referendum issue.
New open space/parkland acquir~d through the Open Space Program now totals over 1,668
acres on 13 sites. The Pleasure House Lake site, located on the north side of Lookout Road
at Beaufort Avenue was the most tecent acquisition in April 2005.
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in 2005.
CIP Project 4.055 Open Space Par~ Development and Maintenance was approved for FY
06/07 as follows: $1.5 million for FY 06/07 and $1.9 million for each fiscal year thereafter
through FY 2010/11. The project covers maintenance costs and funding for limited
recreational improvements.
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Lynnhaven River Clean Up and Project
Action Outline:
· Brief City Council on Corps of Engineers recommendation
· Evaluate funding options: Federal grants, state revolving loan fund
· Determine overall direction and action steps
· Continue Lynnhaven 2007 Project
· Develop long-term project beyond 2007
Status:
· Army Corps of Engineers environmental restoration study of Lynnhaven River is underway
in coordination with DEQ and EP A and will include identification of remedial action plans
to be taken.
Total Maximum Daily Load (fMDL) Implementation Plan is underway.
Educational awareness signage for Lynnhaven River Watershed project has been installed
along roadway corridors and waterbody entrances.
Clean Marina standards and site visits have been undertaken with full cooperation from the
marmas.
No Discharge Zone Ordinance for prohibiting boats discharging sewage into Lynnhaven is
in process and City Council will be briefed in October.
Dey Cove has been identified as a hot spot for intensive analysis and remediation. Intensive
review of septic systems, possible sanitary connections to storm system, possible sanitary
backups, stormwater outfall analysis, etc. are all underway.
Contract being let for comprehensive stormwater outfall analysis and remediation plans for
Broad Bay and Thalia Creek areas.
Contract for solar lake aeration in two pilot lakes is in final bidding stage.
Lynnhaven River Residential Street Sweeping was initiated in Fall 2004 for residential streets
that drain to the Lynnhaven River, have curb and gutter, and do not have some other form
of water quality treatment.
Administrative changes underway: Lynnhaven 2007 transitions to a new staff Executive
Director on September 1 st and the temporary loaned executive status position will transition
into staff liaison role (entitled Lynnhaven Tzar by L2007 Executive Committee).
The Lynnhaven River Restoration Task Force continues to guide City efforts on a
coordinated basis.
Stormwater improvements of 3 City school properties are in the preliminary design phase
with construction to begin in April 2006.
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Action Outline:
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City Council Briefing by Steering Committee
Negotiate P.P.E.A.
Develop strategy for helping organizations using the theatre with Arts and Humanities
Commission
Begin construction
Secure major gifts
In October 2004, City Council approved a total budget of $46,700,000 for the theatre, and
dedicated $35,000,000 of city funds from the Major Projects Revenue Stream as the city's
commitment to the project.
In November 2004, the notice to proceed was issued to Clancy and Theys Construction
Company to begin the design and construction phases.
In November 2004, the design of the theatre commenced.
A Groundbreaking Ceremony was held on May 12, 2005; scheduled opening for August
2007.
The Virginia Beach Performing Arts Center Foundation (VBP ACF) was formed and
selected The Kellogg Organization, Inc. as fund-raising counsel to begin organization of
capital campaign. City Council has appropriated a loan of $120,000 for start-up costs for the
VBP ACF. In addition, City Council has delegated decisions regarding naming opportunities
to the Foundation, and has approved an Operating Agreement with the Foundation.
Theatre Advisory Committee issued Request for Proposals from outside theatre
management companies. Proposals are currently being evaluated, with decisions projected
for September.
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Action Outline:
· Reform committee
· Develop plan with a range of options and implementation components
· Determine goal
· Identify open space
· Develop implementation strategy and timeline
Status:
· The city has obtained professional services to provide further guidance in the areas of urban
planning and design, aesthetics, cdrridor and transportation improvements, marketing and
recommendations regarding right of way acquisition, open space and other related elements.
Following a series of workshops between city agencies and Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, a
draft plan was prepared in late February. A presentation highlighting key pars of the plan
was made to the Old Beach District Center Advisory Committee and Resort Advisory
Committee's planning and design committee on February 16,2005. The public was invited
to attend. Further refinements to the plan are underway and City Council received a briefing
on March 8, 2005. There will be an opportunity for further public input prior to final action
by City Council.
The Old Beach Plan is being formulated and will be presented to City Council in October
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Minority Businesses Initiatives
Action Outline:
. City Council Briefing on Disparity Study
. Review Commonwealth Disparity Study
. Determine direction on and possible funding study
· Decide on adding staff
a. Purchasing
b. Economic Development
Establish loan program for emerging businesses with regional banks that will leverage city
funds
Strengthen Construction Construct Award process for minority subcontractors follow-up
requirements for small procurements
· Develop web site for business registration
. Partner with Virginia Beach Development Authority
Status:
. On November 23, 2004, City Council approved an ordinance
improve participation by minority-owned, woman-owned, and
contracts.
Minority business initiatives were identified as one of City Council's top priorities at its
August 2004 retreat.. One full-time permanent position in the Finance Department was
approved to begin implementation of this program, which was filled on August 1, 2005. This
position will serve as the Minority Business Coordinator for the City and track contract
utilization, collect data, and prepare progress reports. The balance of this program was
funded in the approved FY06 resource management plan, including a loan program, web
resource, and an additional position in the Department of Economic Development to
provide referrals and resources to emerging businesses in Virginia Beach.
The Minority Business council has hosted two educational/networking evens for minority
businesses to increase awareness of contracting opportunities for small, woman and minority
owned firms with plans to host tow more such events during this calendar year.
Staff and members of the Minority Business Council have held preliminary discussions with
representatives from the Small Business Administration concerning the proposed load
program and are continuing discussions in this area.
Identified revisions to the Minority Business Council web site that will make it a better tool
and resource. Revisions will be implemented in December 2005.
Minority Business contracts were used to provide 2.52 miles of Off Road Ditch mowing in
support of Storm Water Maintenance for FY 04-05.
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Zoning Ordinance Comprehensive Review
Action Outline:
· Review status
· Identify areas for revision
· Address Shore Drive overlay conflicts
· Review and revise sign ordinances
· Address portable on demand storage containers
Status:
· The Planning Commission has formed the following working subcommittees: ACUIZ
Update, Oceanfront Area Issues, Infill Development, Home Occupations, Fences and
Height Regulations, Outdoor Display of Merchandise and Peddlers, Sign Regulations and
Parking Regulations, Flexible Zoning Category or Mixed Use District, Update of Uses and
Definitions, Shore Drive Amendments, and Agricultural District Issues and Sandbridge.
Work has begun on the ACUIZ Update, Oceanfront Area Issues and Infill Development.
Amendments pertaining to the RT-l District, portable storage containers and mulch
operations in the Agricultural Districts have been adopted by City Council.
The AICUZ Overlay District amendment has been drafted and advertised for the Planning
Commission's September meeting agenda. Once the AICUZ Overlay is in place, other
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RT-2 Amendments
RT-3 Amendments
Accessory Structures for Duplexes
Oceanfront Lots in Sandbridge
Kempsville Overlay
Handicap Ramps
Shore Drive Amendments to Aligti Zoning with Adopted Design
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Religious Institutions
Home Occupations
Update Li~t of Uses and Definition~
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Workforce/ Affordable Housing Study and Direction
Action Outline:
· Define concept and scope
· Develop process for study
· Complete study
· Determine city policy, role, programs, and funding
Status:
. City Council was briefed on the completed Virginia Tech Housing Needs Assessment in
April and June 2005. In addition the Planning Commission was briefed in June and July. A
resolution requesting that the Planning Commission develop and propose changes to land
use requirements that would allow and incentivize more housing and more workforce
housing is under development for consideration by City Council. Ongoing meetings and
presentations around the community are being held to provide information and awareness.
Community input on a housing trust fund proposal will be sought in order to develop an
enhanced proposal. Staff is also participating in the Virginia Housing Commission and other
organizations to influence state housing programs and policies.
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Bike and Trail Master Plan
Action Outline:
· Review plan
· Decide on plan approval
· Determine project priority
· Determine funding sources
· Initiate projects
Status:
. City Council unanimously adopted the plan on October 12, 2004. Along with formal
adoption of the Plan, City Council appointed the Bikeways and Trails Advisory Committee
in February 2005. The mission of the committee is to serve in an advisory capacity to City
Council with respect to the implementation and coordination of the Bikeways and Trails
Plan, to coordinate the timely construction of bikeways and trails in accordance with the
priorities established by the Bikeways and Trails Plan, to promote a balanced approach
between and among various trail users' interests in the City, and to provide a forum for
continued citizen and governmental input in the planning and programming of future
bikeways and trails. A new, capital improvement project (4-074 Bikeways and Trails) was
included in the Parks and Recreation 05-06 CIP submittal. Phase I of the project was created
to fund the priorities identified in the Bikeways and Trails Plan. The projects identified will
improve the safety and functionality of the City's most popular existing trails, as well as
expand the City's overall bicycle and trail facilities for a variety of users. The Bikeways and
Trails Committee is currently working to prioritize projects for the 06-07 CIP submittal.
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Three bikeways and trails projects are including in the 05-06 ClP. Each of these is currendy
in the design phase:
Princess Anne Commons Trails - This project will fund the improvements to the existing
fragmented trail system in the Princess Anne Commons area. The improvements will be
connected by constructing an 8 to 10 foot wide asphalt path, marked and stamped
crosswalks, ADA ramps, and unified signage for way finding and venues. Estimated
construction start September 2006.
General Booth/Dam Neck Intersection Improvements - Two popular trails in the General
Booth/Dam Neck Corridor currently terminate just prior to this busy intersection. Funding
will be utilized to safely connect these trails by realigning trail users around this intersection.
A portion of the proposed trail crosses private property and we are currently in discussions
to acquire an easement for the trail. Estimated construction start pending acquisition of
easement.
One-Mile Racing Criterion - Design of planned parking lot improvements at the
Sportsplex, will provide a bicycle racing facility for various events. Estimated construction
start July 2006.
Financial Policies and Major Projects Review
Action Outline:
· Review current policies
· Review level of indebtness, financial commitments
· Analyze impacts on future budgets
· Determine overall financial policy
· Determine steps to be taken
Status:
. Reviewed with Council representatives on November 17, 2004.
. City Council briefings held in April 2005 on how the financial and debt capacity support the
Vision.
This briefing included comparisons to other cities and recommendations from the City's
financial advisors. The key points of this briefing can be summarized as follows:
1. The City has done an excellent job of managing its resources, and that conservative,
responsible management should be continued. This includes prioritization of
community needs to stay within policy guidelines.
Virginia Beach has the highest credit rating in the region: AA +.
The City's existing debt per capita is $1,833, the lowest in Hampton Roads.
However, the City's existing ClP will result in an increase in debt per capita to over
$2,200 by 2008.
After an analysis of debt for communities rated "AAA," the City's financial advisor,
Government Finance Associates, recommends that the City:
. Can increase its debt per capita guideline to $2,400 without adversely
affecting the City's credit rating.
Reduce its current guideline for debt service as a percent of government
expenditures from 12.5% to 10%. This will help to ensure that debt service
does not become too great a burden on either our taxpayers or our ability to
deliver community services.
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Council approved these recommendations In May, 2005 with the adoption of
the Resource Management Plan.
Financial capacity is the City's ability to pay for services provided to its citizens. The
City has limited flexibility in its financial capacity due to several factors:
a. City /School Revenue Sharing Policy
b. Legal requirements of state and federal funding
c. Council dedications of certain revenues (rIFs, SSDs, ARP, TGIF, TAP)
d. Mandated services and basic services such as public safety, waste
management, transportation and libraries
e. Existing debt service
Choices that we make on the types and levels of services provided at "core", the
level of employee compensation, and the programs and projects we start all factor
into how much capacity we have and how we use it.
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Centerville Identity
Action Outline:
· Develop signage
· Develop community events
Status:
· Centerville District Councilmember Dyer and Councilmember Villanueva held a Centerville
District town meeting on December 8, 2004. Fifty citizens, Mayor Oberndorf and
Councilmembers Diezel and McClanan joined the City Council liaisons, and several staff
representing key service agencies attended the event. The dialog and discussion with citizen
attendees was informal and well received. The meeting helped to reinforce the Centerville
District as a community and provided valuable exchange between citizens and their elected
representatives.
On June 13, 2005, Councilmembers Dyer and Villanueva conducted a second Town Hall
meeting. Vice-Mayor Jones along with Councilmembers Wood and Diezel attended.
Approximately 50 citizens engaged in lively dialog with Councilmembers and City staff
focusing mainly on issues related to parks and recreation, and traffic management. The
event was considered very successful and consideration is being given to holding such
meetings on a quarterly basis.
The Cultural and Recreational Opportunities Strategic Issue team met with Centerville
District Councilmember Dyer in November 2004 in order to better understand the issue.
The team is continuing to work on helping develop a communication strategy to better
develop the understanding of a "Centerville Identity." This will become a standing item on
the CRO meeting agenda with progress reviewed monthly.
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Action Outline:
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. Staff worked with the City Council liaisons to define the initiative in terms of components.
Elements identified: Baker Road Improvements (Newtown Road to Witchduck Road),
Wesleyan Drive Widening (to Northampton Blvd.), Shore Drive Demonstration Project,
Elementary Schools (3), Chesapeake Beach Fire and Rescue Station, Chesapeake Beach Lake
Purchase and Recreation Center. The Chesapeake Beach Lake Purchase (pleasure House
Lake) was completed in April 2005 as a shared purchase between the Open Space Fund and
the Stormwater Utility Fund. The construction of a recreation center in this area is
contingent upon future funding and CIP priorities. On August 25, the Strategy
Coordinating Group reviewed a program proposal for consideration in the FY06-07 CIP -
Western Bayside Service Center. The facility will serve as a pilot project and will include
recreational programming.
The Salvation Army did not select the City-owned Williams Farm as the site for a recreation
center to be built with funding from the Kroc family. City Council liaisons were provided
updates on elements included in the ClP and those under study.
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Action Outline:
· Review status construction
· Monitor bookings
Status:
. Ongoing reviews of construction status, monitor bookings and updates to City Council
liaisons have been provided.
Phase lA substantially complete by end of July '05. Staff moved into new building July 19-
20, 2005.
Construction of Phase lB has begun (July '05).
First event in the new VBCC was the USA Gymnastics Classic July 22-24, 2005.
Pavilion demolition underway (August 2005).
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House was held on August 18, 2005.
Inaugural Ballroom Dinner (September 29, 2005).
Complete construction of Phase 1 B, Grand opening for entire facility in early 2007.
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Action Outline:
· Complete design
· Complete project
Status:
. Design Complete; Right-of-way acquisition underway with completion Fall 2005; Phase A is
approximately 75% complete. Contract for remaining four phases is being routed with
construction anticipated in September 2005.
Completion scheduled for Winter 2007.
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Action Outline:
· Approve Highway Plan
· Complete EIS
Status:
. The City of Virginia Beach, in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Transportation
and the City of Chesapeake, continues to advance the Southeastern Parkway and Greenbelt
as an important regional transportation project. On June 7, 2005 the Draft EIS was
distributed to local, state and federal agencies. Public hearings were held at the Pavilion on
July 11, 2005 and at the Chesapeake Convention Center on July 13, 2005. July 25, 2005
marked the end of the public comment period for the draft EIS.
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Presentation on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to City Council on August
9, 2005. The City Council will consider adoption of a resolution supporting the preferred
alternative route. Work on the Final Environmental Impact Statement is slated to begin this
fall. The Commonwealth Transportation Board is expected to take action in October 2005.
Later in the winter of 2006, the Final EIS should be published. A formal "Record of
Decision" could be concluded by 2006. At this time there is not an identified schedule for
any phase beyond the permitting stages.
The projected is slated for funding by tolls and other revenues as projected by the
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).
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31st Street Project
Action Outline:
· Complete garage
Status:
. Contract awarded to W. M. Jordan with a low bid of $19,850,000. A Notice to Proceed was
issued on May 28, 2004 and equipment was mobilized on June 1, 2004.
Precast concrete construction started on October 7, 2004. Structural and architectural
precast is complete.
Atlantic Avenue/Laskin Road intersection improvements completed and reopened.
The 31 sl Street Parking Garage and Streetscapes were opened on March 24, 2005 prior to the
hotel's April 1 sl Grand Opening.
The 31st Street Park, also known as Neptune's Park, was opened on May 26, 2005.
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Action Outline:
· Present alternative analysis
· Decide on location
· Determine action steps
Status:
· The Options Analysis was completed and final recommendations were presented to City
Council on December 14, 2004 in closed session.
A services contract to provide live-fire training for the Police and Sheriff's departments has
been finalized with Blackwater USA
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at the Creeds site.
April 1, 2005 all live firearms training for the police and sheriff's departments commenced at
Blackwater USA. All elements of the Service Agreement have been put into place and are
working well.
The Administrative Building at Blackwater is nearly complete and has been turned over to
the Police Department two months ahead of schedule. Currently, Blackwater is providing
temporary office space for training classes.
The City has selected Kimley-Horn to conduct the A&E work for the Creeds site. The
scoping document has been finalized.
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The Public Works Real Estate Office is continuing its efforts to work with land owners
around the Creeds site to obtain the buffer zone to prevent future encroachment of the
facility.
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Action Outline:
· Receive reports from Hampton Roads Transit
Status:
. Meeting held with Norfolk Southern Railroad and Norfolk and Virginia Beach Mayors to
discuss potential purchase. No immediate agreement or purchase.
Revised negotiation approach authorized by City Council in July 2005.
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Action Outline:
· Monitor action
· Develop plan for resort area
· Determine costs and funding source
Status:
· The City of Virginia Beach, in cooperation with Hampton Roads Transit, has made
significant progress on the proposed BRT project. A feasibility study of the proposal was
completed in September 2004. The Bus Rapid Transit project received a $10 million budget
appropriation from the Virginia General Assembly.
The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project is slated to begin operations in 2007, along with the
opening of the new Convention Center. Preliminary engineering is slated to begin in August
2005. Hampton Roads Transit hopes to finalize a purchase order for the BRT vehicles by
the fall of this year. The BRT project is expected to be the first phase of a larger, citywide,
public transportation system.
Site has been secured for the BRT vehicle storage and maintenance facility. HRT providing
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Two-Year Budget
Action Outline:
· Review status
· Evaluate benefits and costs
· Explore options
· Define concept and desired outcomes
· Finalize recommendation
· Decide on direction
· Determine action steps
Status:
· Based on the recommendations of the Biennial Budget Taskforce, a two-year budget was
presented to City Council on March 29, 2005. Staff worked through logistical issues with
projecting program costs for two years and making decisions necessary to balance both
years.
The Biennial Budget Taskforce met on August 8, 2005 to review the effectiveness and value
of the two-year budget. Despite some concerns it was decided to stay with the two-year
cycle through the upcoming state biennium.
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Emergency Response System Report
Action Outline:
· Complete report
· Determine next steps/actions
Status:
· Implementation of changes to the emergency response system completed.
· A status briefing was presented to City Council on February 8, 2005.
· After months of strategic planning and interdepartmental collaboration, the Emergency
Response System (ERS) Executiye Committee implemented a comprehensive plan to
enhance the City's emergency response network.
Key Enhancement Components include: Increased ambulance staffing, Increased Advanced
Life Support (ALS) availability, Unified Incident Command, Deployment of Automated
Defibrillators into all police department cars, Full integration of 24 career medics, Round-
the-clock implementation of four (4) career EMS-5 Brigade Chiefs, and Full-time career
medic assigned to the Creeds/Blackwater areas.
Key Improvement Results include: Redeployment of volunteer medics to staff ambulances,
Average of 9.86 ambulances per shift during first six months of 2005, Ambulance response
times have improved by more than 10%, More than 90% of ambulances remain staffed
solely by volunteers, Favorable bid pricing allowed for extra AED's to be purchased,
Additional municipal facilities benefited by receiving AED units, and AED response times
have dramatically dropped by over 1 minute citywide.
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Firefighter partnership critical component enhancements for ALS team include: New job
descriptions created, Pay increases for personnel who meet and agree to new ALS criteria,
Practicing Fire Department ALS providers have increased from 25 to 48, Creation of full-
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T ax Rate and Budget
Action Outline:
· Define overall philosophy: reduction or use for capital investments
· Develop budget guidelines
· Decide on rate
Status:
· The Five Year Forecast was presented in November 2004 and reflected the long-term
impact of current policy decisions and tax rates. The forecast reflected the potential impact
of lowering the real estate taxes.
Recommended tax rate and expenditure levels presented with budget on March 25, 2005.
The budget adopted by City Council in May 2005 had the second largest real estate tax rate
reduction in the history of the city. It lowered the rate by 17.25 cents, from $1.1964 to
$1.0239 per $100 of assessed value. The corresponding reduction in expenditures was made
in the capital budget. Virginia Beach now has the lowest tax rate among Hampton Roads
cities.
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Action Outline:
· Review status
· Complete RFP process
· Determine direction
Status:
· Stumpy Lake Golf Course is under a management lease agreement with a private firm. The
lease was executed in October 2001, and will expire at the end of September 2006.
A report, developed by the Golf Course Development Task Force, was presented to City
Council on January 25, 2005, outlining alternative approaches to the capital renovation and
management of the course.
A new resolution is being prepared for City Council to provide direction to the Virginia
Beach Development Authority to advertise, negotiate, and provide a lease for long-term
management and improvements to the Stumpy Lake Golf Course. A briefing to City
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2. Developing Businesses/Jobs
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Jim
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2. Public Safety: Retention land Recruitment
3. Diversifying Economic Base and High Paying Jobs; Competitive with
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Employee Compensatioq (Public Safety Compensation)
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1. Community Sustainabilit)f: Redevelopment, Finances
2. Transportation: Public Mobility in the Region, Funding
3. Budget Tax Rate
Les
1. Transportation: Corridor~, Region
2. Resort Initiatives and Resolution
3. Employee Job Satisfactiop Solutions
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2. Compensation Review anp Plan: Public Safety (Especially Police)
3. Task Force: Diversity of Economic Base; Competitiveness for
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2. Transportation System atild Funding
3. Economic Diversity: Ta:](es, Fees Evaluation
4. Employee Compensation
Bob
1. Compensation Pay Plan and Morale Improvement
2. Road Project Priority and Funding
3. Workforce Housing Recommendations
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1. Long Term Economic Development Strategy
2. Transportation Funding
3. Workforce Housing: Actions
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Deployment, Visibility, Staffing Needs
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1. Referendum: 5 Cents for Roads (Local), 1 Cent for Open Space (~
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2. Public Safety Pay Plan
3. General Assembly: Senipr Citizen Tax Relief Plan
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1. Demographic Analysis a~ Impact on City Programs and Services
2. Centerville Recreation Center Planning and Funding
3. Management Succession Planning
4. Entrances to Kempsville: Clean Up and Median/Streetscape
Maintenance
Jim S.
1. Transportation (MPO) Funding Package
2. Budget and Tax Rate
3. Phase III Town Center
Les
1. Strategic Transportation Plan (Signalization, Mass Transit, Roads)
2. Resort Initiative: Next Steps (Dome Site, 19th Street, Rudee Loop)
3. Employee Satisfaction Evaluation and Action Plan
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a Diverse Local Economy (C)
and Diverse Living Choices.(D)
VIRGINIA BEACH
has Abundant Natural Resources,(E)
First Class Oceanfront and Beaches,(F)
and a Vibrant Town Center.(G)
OUR PEOPLE EN.lOY
Great Schools/H)
Places to Have Fun/,)
and Cultural and Arts Opportunities.(,J)
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1. Active leadership in the region.
2. Strong fiscal position.
3. Positive image and reputation.
4. Strong presence at federal and state levels.
5. Balancing needs of a growing City with the protection of the environment.
PRINCIPLE B II DIVERSE, DISTINCTIVE NEIGHBORHOODS
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1. People are safe and secure.
2. Range of homes: price and size.
3. Quality neighborhood infrastructure.
4. Strong neighborhood identity and pride.
5. Preservation of history and heritage.
6. Blight free neighborhoods.
II PRINCIPLE C II DIVERSE LOCAL ECONOMY
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1. Strong military presence.
2. Resort destination for businesses and families.
3. Businesses investing or reinvesting in Virginia Beach.
4. Prepared workforce for jobs in the 21 st century.
5. World class retail stores.
6. Job opportunities for residents.
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1. Urban living and lifestyle.
2. Rural living and lifestyle.
3. Resort beach living and lifestyle.
4. Suburban living and lifestyle.
5. Convenient living with quick access to amenities and necessities.
6. Ease of mobility throughout the City streets and mass transit.
7. Our children choose to live in Virginia Beach.
PRINCIPLE E II ABUNDANT NATURAL RESOURCES
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1. Restored Lynnhaven River with oysters.
2. Quality estuary system.
3. Open spaces throughout the City.
4. Environmentally sensitive City services.
5. Enhanced water quality.
6. Opportunities for people to explore our natural habitat.
7. Strong partnership with volunteers and environmental agencies.
PRINCIPLE F II FIRST CLASS OCEANFRONT AND BEACHES
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1. Appropriate 24-hour environment.
2. thriving convention business.
3. Year-round destination - a family destination.
4. Improved quality of retail and dining.
5. Defined night club district.
6. Enforcement to assure product quality.
7. Healthy resort neighborhoods.
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II PRINCIPLE G II VIBRANT TOWN CENTER
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1. Developed as Virginia Beach's downtown - a physical icon.
2. Strong retail shops - unique and distinctive.
3. Developed as a government center.
4. People going to Town Center to live, for business, for shopping and for jobs.
5. A corporate center.
6. Catalyst for urban growth.
7. Center for performing arts.
II PRINCIPLE H II GREAT SCHOOLS
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1. Graduates prepared for college or workforce.
2. Quality teachers with a high retention rate.
3. 4- Year university for Virginia Beach.
4. Modem school facilities throughout the City.
5. Graduates becoming productive, responsible parents and adults.
6. Safe learning environment for all children.
II PRINCIPLE I II PLACES TO HAVE FUN
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1. Museums, cultural centers and historic places - educating residents and guests.
2. Performance venue at the beach.
3. Variety of water-related activities - surfing, swimming, boating and fishing.
4. Quality sports facilities for residents and tournaments.
5. Quality amphitheater.
6. Princess Anne Commons: athletic village, open spaces and trails.
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1. Expanded Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center.
2. Preservation and education of history and heritage.
3. Viable amphitheater.
4. Variety of culture and arts opportunities.
5. Performing arts theater.
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CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH
CORE BELIEFS
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1. Have a "can do attitude" - look for ways to meet their needs.
2. Know your customer; listen to your customer.
3. Look for better ways to serve.
4. Care about their issue.
5. Explain your actions and the process.
6. Be friendly, have a smile.
III SERVICE VALUE III RESPECT
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I. Act in a courteous and polite manner.
2. Take an even, reasonable approach.
3. Provide a timely, prompt response.
4. Treat every contact as if it was a council member.
5. Respect the opinion of customers.
6. Be honest and truthful.
III SERVICE VALUE III RESPONSIVE
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1. Return phone calls within 24 hours.
2. Look for ways to say "yes."
3. Have a positive attitude.
4. Act with a sense of urgency.
5. Get the answer to questions.
6. Answer the phone.
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1. Take the initiative.
2. Be accountable for your actions.
3 . Avoid hiding behind a rule or bureaucratic process.
4. Put your name on the "product."
5. Admit mistakes when they happen.
III SERVICE VALUE III RESULTS
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I. Solve the problem.
2. Seek and use feedback from citizens.
3. Do it right the first time.
4. Prevent problems, act on problems early.
5. Think of creative ways to do the job.
6. Evaluate the results.
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SECTION V
PLAN 2005 - 2010
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Goals 2010
Improved Transportation System
Upgraded Waterways and Water Quality
More Competitive Resort Destination for
Businesses and Tourists
Revitalized Neighborhoods and Commercial Areas
Continued Town Center Development
Improved City Services and Infrastructure
Growing Local Economy
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I IMPROVED TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
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I Objective 1 I Better Traffic Flow, Less Congestion
I Objective 2 I Better Transit Services within Virginia Beach
I Objective 3 I Better Regional Mass Transit
I Ob.jective 4 I Safer Streets and Intersections
I Objective 5 I More Alternative Modes of Transportation
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~ Means to Citizens
1. Greater ease of movements within Virginia Beach.
2. More predictable and acceptable travel times from "point A" to "point B" within
Virginia Beach.
3. Choices of transportation mode: car, trail system or public transportation.
4. Safer streets for automobile, pedestrians or bike travel.
5. Quality public transportation linking Town Center, Convention Center and Beachfront.
~ Challenges and Opportunities
1. Obtaining decisions and direction from Mayor and City Council.
2. Funding: level and sources.
3. Relations with H.R.T.
4. Degree of public and council support for public transit.
5. Relationship to regional transit: Norfolk and other cities.
6. Light Rail vs. BR T and the relationship between the two.
7. Alternative modes of transportation: definition.
8. Aging trolley cars needing replacement.
9. Defining transit needs: residents and guests.
10. Determining uses of Norfolk Southern R.O.W.
11. One way (Atlantic-Pacific) with opposition at resort.
. 12. Defining scope of a Comprehensive Transportation Plan.
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Council Priority I
1. Congestion Relief/Safety Impact Prpgram
2. Roads/"Pay as You Go" Funding P~an
3. Norfolk Southern R.O.W. Acquisitipn
I Management Agenda I
4. Town Center Transportation Analy~is and Plan
Legislative Initiative I
5. Transportation and Road Project F'fding
~ Major Projects 2005 - 2006
1. Local Road Projects
2. Bike and Trail Master Plan Implem,ntation
3. Southeast Parkway and Greenbelt '
4. BRT: Direction and Actions
~ Actions on the Horizon
I. Resort Area Mobility Plan
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Objective 1 I Higher Recreational Water Quality
Objective 2 I Restore Lynnhaven River
Objective 3 I Improve Elizabeth River
Objective 4 I Better Handling of Storm Water
Objective 5 I Improve Boating Use of Waterways
~ Means to Citizens
1. Public access to beaches and waterways.
2. Easily navigated waterways in Virginia Beach.
3. Workable drainage system that protects property from flooding.
4. Quality and clean water in the City waterways.
5. Safe and inviting beachfront and beach that is usable by residents and guests.
~ Challenges and Opportunities
1. Interrelationship of storm water to water quality.
2. Maintenance of ditches: easement, access, role of City and funding.
3. Overcoming poorly designed subdivisions and developments for drainage system.
4. Federal mandated storm water issues and funding.
5. Method to retrofit.
6. Property owner's responsibility and willingness to address storm water and drainage
Issues.
7. Adequate spoil sites.
8. Defining what is sufficient funding to address the storm water problems.
9. New development in Southern Watershed.
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Council Priority I
1. Zoning Ordinance Comprehensive Review
ManaJ(ement AJ(enda I
2. Storm Water and Ditch Maintenance Program and Funding
~ Major Projects 2005 - 2006
1. Lynnhaven River Clean Up Project
~ Actions on the Horizon
1. Dredging Policy and Implementation Actions
2. Lakes Policy, Projects and Funding
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MORE COMPETITIVE RESORT DESTINATION FOR
BUSINESSES AND TOURISTS
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Objective 1 More Tourists: New and Returning
Ob.iective 2 Become Year-Round Destination
Objective 3 Safe and Inviting Environment for Families: 24 Hours
Ob.iective 4 More Conventions and Conferences
Objective 5 Better Restaurants and Retail Shops
Ob.iective 6 More Variety of Activities
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~ Means to Citizens
1. Job opportunities for residents and youth.
2. Tourist amenities for use by residents and add value to the quality of life.
3. New tourist dollars to the local economy.
4. More choices for your leisure time.
5. Quality leisure activities for families.
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~ Challenges and Opportunities
1. Community's love-hate relationship with the "Resort."
2. Internal conflict among resort businesses over goals, projects and direction.
3. Recognizing the resort assets and value to community and residents.
4. Resort relationship with community.
5. First Class Resort - finding common meaning and support.
6. Struggling with inappropriate behavior in late hours.
7. Image of the beach to outside world.
8. Improve quality of hotels and restaurants.
9. "Marketability" of beach to resident: degree of marketing and funding.
10. Compatibility with Navy: density, sidewalk, 19th Street.
11. Increasing private investments at the oceanfront.
12. Linking Old Beach Plan and Resort Area Plan.
13. Determining direction on density - negative bias.
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Council Priority I
1. Oceana N.A.S. Strategy
2. First Class Beach Resort Initiatives
Council Initiative I
3. Aquarium - Phase III
Legislative Initiative I
4. Sand/Beach Replenishment (Federal)
~ Major Projects 2005 - 2006
1. Convention Center - Phase 1 B
2. Aquarium Capital Project 2005 - 2006
3. BRT: Direction and Actions
~ Actions on the Horizon
1. Old Beach District Plan (19th Street Corridor)
2. Dome Site Proposal
3. Rudee Inlet "Park"
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Objective 1 I Stronger Neighborh
Objective 2 I Livable Homes: Up
Objective 3 I Reuse of Aging Co
Objective 4 I Improve Neighborh
Ob.iective 5 I Greater Code Comp
Ob.iective 6 I Workable Redevelo
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~ Means to Citizens
1. Protection of residents' property
2. Safe home and buildings in the
3. More attractive and inviting City
4. Upgraded older, aging homes an
5. Convenient access to commerci
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1. Private property rights vs. comm
2. Direction on and support for den
3. Reaction of neighborhoods (NIM
4. Misunderstanding of mixed-use
5. Community informed consent 0
6. Eminent domain and redevelopm
7. Revitalization projects causing n
8. Impact on workforce housing.
9. Meaningfully organizing neighb
10. Funding and maintenance servic
11. Traffic calming in neighborhood
12. Responsibility of property owne
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Council Priority I
1. Zoning Ordinance Comprehensive Review
Council Initiative I
2. Bayside Action Plan
3. Neighborhood Property Owners Association Development
4. Appearance and Landscape Maintenance
5. Centerville Identity
6. Neighborhood Investment Program and Projects
~ Actions on the Horizon
1. Avalon Woods Improvement Program
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GOALS
CONTINUED TOWN CENTER DEVELOPMENT
~ Objectives
I Ob.iective 1 I More Retail Business
I Ob.iective 2 I More Office Space: Developed/Occupied
I Objective 3
I Ob.iective 4
I More People Going to Town Center - For Business, Entertainment, Eating,
Shopping, Education and Living
I Increase Property Values
~ Means to Citizens
1. An alternative place to go beyond the beachfront.
2. Business and job opportunities at Town Center for residents.
3. A destination point for shopping, entertainment, dining and community activities.
4. Protection of property values.
5. Opportunities to live in an urban, pedestrian oriented development.
~ Challenges and Opportunities
1. Traffic congestion and ease of movement.
2. Expanding Town Center development area with more people and cars.
3. Conflict between developers: initial investors and others.
4. City's ability to serve area: fire equipment, police staff and presence.
5. Completing the fundraising for the Sandler Center for Performing Arts.
6. People living in Town Center.
7. Continuing build out and managing major projects.
8. Parking access and availability.
9. Pedestrian connectivity.
10. Connecting to the Convention Center to the Oceanfront.
11. Potential major mass transit hub at Independence area.
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Council Priority I
1. Norfolk Southern R.O.W. Acquisition
Mana/(ement A/(enda I
2. Town Center Transportation Analysis and Plan
~ Major Projects
1. Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
2. Town Center - Phase III
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GOAL 6
IMPROVED CITY SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE
~ Objectives
Objective 1 I Greater Citizen Satisfaction with Easy Access
Objective 2 I Services Delivered in the Most Cost-Effective Manner
Objective 3 I Reliable Delivery of Daily Services
Ob.jective 4 I Continuous Improvement of City Services
Objective 5 I Well-Designed and Well-Maintained Streets, Water Systems, Wastewater
Systems, Parks, Open Space and Facilities
~ Means to Citizens
1. City services delivered in the most cost-effective manner.
2. Reliable City services that contribute to hassle free daily living.
3. Feeling safe and secure within Virginia Beach - anyplace, anytime.
4. Timely response to an emergency call for service.
5. City services that are readily accessible and are provided in a customer friendly manner.
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1. Internal equity in organization: conflict between Public Safety and other City
employees.
2. Financial costs and sustainability for salary.
3. Balance public employee increases vs. private sector increases.
4. Using bonuses and alternative rewartls and compensation.
5. Rising costs of doing business (e.g. fuel, chemicals, insurance, etc.)
6. Aging City workforce.
7. 3-1-1 delivery product.
8. Budget constraints self imposed.
9. Who pays and how much.
10. Citizens understanding the value for the tax dollar.
11. Aging City infrastructure.
12. Funding for maintenance service level.
13. Affordable services for seniors.
14. Impact of changing demographics: agmg.
15. Citizen support for referenda.
~ Actions 2005 - 2006
Council Priority I
1. Public Safety Compensation Plan
2. Public Safety Staffing and Deployment
3. Open Space Program and Funding
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4. Appearance and Landscape Maintenance
Mana!(ement A!(enda I
5. Golf Course Lease
6. Emergency Response System
7. Workforce Planning and Development Program
8. Employee Satisfaction Evaluation ~nd Action Plan
9. Public Information and Marketing:. Enhancements
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10. Senior' Citizen Tax Relief Plan
11. Joint Library Project
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1. Budget and Tax Rate Direction
2. Debt Analysis and Policy Direction
3. Demographic Analysis and Impact on City Programs and Services
4. Human Services Financial Support
5. 3-1-1 Project/Reverse 9-1-1
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GOAL 7
GROWING LOCAL ECONOMY
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Objective 1 I Attraction: New Businesses
Objective 2 I Business Retention and Growth
Objective 3 I More Jobs for Residents
Objective 4 I Better Paying Jobs
Objective 5 I Businesses Investing in Virginia Beach
Ob.iective 6 I Becoming Known as a Major "Corporate and Business Center"
~ Means to Citizens
1. Job opportunities with higher pay for residents to work in Virginia Beach
2. Reasonable property tax rate through a more diverse tax base resulting in more revenues
for the City.
3. Local economy more insulated from an economic downturn.
4. Opportunities to start and grow a business in Virginia Beach.
5. Greater convenience in residents' daily lives -less commute time and more time for
family.
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~ Challenges and Opportunities
1. Regional access to Virginia Beach.
2. Growing separation from the Peninsula.
3. Relationship between Navy and local economy.
4. Competition with other cities and states for businesses.
5. City's use of incentives and public-private partnering.
6. Limited land for business development.
7. Diversification: definition.
8. Workforce housing available for employees.
9. City's role in regional economic development.
10. Relationship of tourism and other cornerstones to the local economy.
11. Regional demographics impact on Virginia Beach - retail attraction.
12. Technology infrastructure to support economic development.
13. Growing number of home-based businesses and offices.
~ Actions 2005 - 2006
Council Priority
1. Economic Diversification Plan
Council Initiative I
2. Workforce/Affordable Housing Policy and Plan
3. Minority Business Initiative: Implementation
Legislative Initiative I
4. Funding and Incentives for Economic Development
~ Actions on the Horizon
1. Headquarters Hotel Development
2. Convention Center Project
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ACTION AGENDA 2005 - 2006
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Council Priorities 2005 - 2006
1. Ocean a N.A.S. Strategy
2. Congestion Relief/SafJty Impact Program
3. Roads/"Pay as You Go" Funding Plan
. 4. Public Safety Compe..sation Plan
5. Public Safety Staffing.and Deployment
6. First Class Beach Resort Initiatives
7. Economic Diversifica~ion Plan
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8. Norfolk Southern R.q.W. Acquisition
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9. Zoning Ordinance COfprehensive Review
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10. Open Space Program land Funding
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Bayside Action Plan
2.
Neighborhood ProperlY Owners Association
Development
3.
Bike and Trail Maste~ Plan Implementation
4.
Aquarium - Phase III I
5.
Appearance and Landscape Maintenance
6.
Centerville Identity
7.
W orkforce/ AffordablJ' Housing Policy and Plan
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Neighborhood Invest~ent Program and Projects
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Minority Business Initiative: Implementation
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Management Agenda 2005 - 2006
1. Golf Course Lease
2. Emergency Response System
3. Workforce Planning ~nd Development Program
4. Employee Satisfaction Evaluation and Action Plan
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5. Public Information aqd Marketing: Enhancements
6. Town Center TranSP+iatiOn Analysis and Plan
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7. Storm Water and Dit~h Maintenance Program and
Funding
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Legislative Initiatives 2005 - 2006
1. Transportation and Ro~d Project Funding
2. Ocean a N.A.S. Strategy I (under Council Priorities)
3. Mandates (Unfunded/Funded/Under Funded)
4. Senior Citizen Tax Reliff Plan
5. Norfolk Southern R.O.W. Acquisition (under Council
Priorities)
6. Funding and Incentivesl for Economic Development
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7. Sand/Beach Replenish"ent (Federal)
8. Joint Library Project
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1. Local Road Projects
2. Sandler Center for the :performing Arts
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3. Bike and Trail Master flan Implementation (under
Council Initiatives)
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. 4. Convention Center - Plase IB
5. Sandbridge Road Project
6. Southeast Parkway and Greenbelt
7. Aquarium Capital prOjlect 2005 - 2006
8. Town Center - Phase It I
9. BRT: Direction and Attions
10. Lynnhaven River Clean Up Project
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SECTION VII
EXECUTION:
STRATEGIES AND
ACTION OUTLINES
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Council Priorities 2005 - 2006
Action Outlines
1.
Oceana N.A.S. Strategy
· Review final BRAC action with State, Federal partners
· Create Task Force (including key staff, Mayor/Council liaisons, former N.A.S.
Commander(s)) with the charge to collect data, analyze impacts on Virginia
Beach, develop options, and develop recommendations for Mayor and City
Council consideration
· Develop time line with critical events, dates, responsibilities and relationships of
events
· Provide regular updates to Council from Task Force, and urgent information as
events happen
· Develop public information pieces to keep residents informed with accurate
information
· Review of Task Force recommendations and options
· Determine policy position, City actions, overall strategy
2.
Congestion Relief/Safety Improvement Program
· Review 31 projects (approximate cost $22,500,000) in council briefing
· Identify other "hot spots" for potential "quick fix" for additions to the project list
(by Mayor and Council)
· Develop final project list with estimates of costs
· Determine project priorities
· Determine funding source and relationship to C.I.P.
· Decide on actions and funding
3.
Roads/"Pay As You Go" Funding Plan
· Review list of unfunded road projects
· Identify other potential road projects (by Mayor and Council)
· Finalize list and project estimated costs
· Determine project priorities
· Develop funding recommendation (use of 5~ of property tax - add on for budget
FY2007)
· Decide on budget and projects
· Develop public information piece(s)
· Evaluate relationship to other funding sources and leveraging City dollars
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4. Public Safety Compensation Plan
· Complete focus groups with City employees to identify issues, concerns and
problems, and to focus possible solutions and actions
· Briefing of liaisons on findings and options (10/05)
· Develop plan and recommendations with an analysis of cost to address internal
equity, compression, competitive compensation, career development
· Review plan and recommendations by Mayor and City Council
· Decide on plan and actions (12/05)
5. Public Safety Staffing and Deployment
· Review Fire deployment and capacity to respond (especially growth and
development)
· Review Police deployment and Compstat System for Police
· Review staffing level and turnover: Police and Fire
· Review Fire Station plans: status, response to community changes, needs to
modify future station plans
· Explore ways to enhance community policing and address gang activity
6. First Class Beach Resort Initiatives
a. Sidewalk Development: Beach and Convention Center
· Review plans for sidewalk
· Finalize plans and funding
· Decide on sidewalks
b. Other Actions Pending BRAC Determination
7. Economic Diversification Plan
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Evaluate current economic base for Virginia Beach and region
Create a task force (Chamber, Vision, ED, etc.) to review goals, plans, tools
(current/potential), economic trends, actions to be competitive with other
states and communities for business attraction and job growth
Develop recommendations for Mayor and City Council consideration
Determine policy direction and actions for City economic development
Evaluate contribution and return from regional economic development
organizations
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8. Norfolk Southern R.O.W. Acquisition
· Acquire R.O.W.
· Determine future uses and funding
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9. Zoning Ordinance Comprehensive Review
· Complete AICUZ overlay district amendments
· Fences and height regulations
· R-SR residential district
· RT-2 amendments
· R T - 3 amendments
· Accessory structures for duplexes
· Oceanfront lots in Sandbridge
· Kempsville overlay
· Handicap ramps
· Shore Drive amendments
· Religious institutions
· Home occupations
· Update list of uses and definitions
· Flexible zoning category
· Evaluate "Greening" of Code
10. Open Space Program and Funding
· Evaluate long-term funding source options, needs and uses for open space
(acquisition and development) (e.g. 1~ for open space-
Yz ~ acquisition / Yz ~ development)
· Evaluate options for use: infrastructure (trails, access, use, etc.)
· Evaluate leveraging options to maximize benefits
· Determine direction on goals/purposes, funding, actions
· Continue land acquisition
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Action Outlines
1. Bayside Action Plan
· Complete Library
· Address Shore Drive
· Develop Lake Edwards Recreation Center
· Address Wesleyan Drive
2. Neighborhood Property Owners Association Development
· Determine needs and problems
· Determine goals and City's role
· Develop program recommendations
· Determine direction
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3. Bike and Trail Master Plan Implementation
· Project identification
· Funding
4. Aquarium - Phase III
· Determine funding to match private sector
· Determine site/acquisition for Stranding Center/Annex
5. Appearance and Landscape Maintenance
· Review current maintenance I service 1evel- status report on medians and
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streetscapes
· Evaluate current/potential privatization/contracting for services for maintenance
· Analyze increases in cost of doing business (e.g. fuel, chemicals, etc)
· Develop recommendations f~r enhancing maintenance service level
· Determine service direction and funding/resources
6. Centerville Identity
· Continue Town Hall meetings
· Plan for community picnic and fair
· Develop PR initiative about assets of Centerville
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7. W orkforce/ Affordable Housing Policy and Plan
· Refer to Planning Commission
· Develop policy recommendations, plan
· Monitor progress by Planning Commission
· Review recommendation
· Determine policy, plan and actions
8. Neighborhood Investment Program and Project
· Review projects
· Review schedule
· Review funding and future funding
9. Minority Business Initiative: Implementation
· Complete staffing
· Revise Minority Business Council Web site
· Implement program actions
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Action Outlines
1. Golf Course Lease
· Determine direction for long term management and improvements to Stumpy
Lake Golf Course
· Brief Council
2. Emergency Response System
· Report to Council
3. Workforce Planning and Development Program
· Update on workforce planning and development program
· Extend workforce planning and development program
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4. Employee Satisfaction Evaluation and Action Plan
· Look at best practices used by various departments within Virginia Beach (e.g.
Sheriff s Office)
· Review orientation program and expectations, benefits (days off/annual
leave/sick leave) and use
5. Public Information and Marketing: Enhancements
· Explore new ways to communicate with citizens, especially use of technology
and "best practices" used by other Cities
· Brief Council on current efforts
· Complete design and implement reverse 9-1-1
6. Town Center Transportation Analysis and Plan
· Complete analysis by staff
· Review analysis and options with Mayor and City Council
· Determine overall direction
· Develop specific plan with cost and funding sources
· Determine direction, actions and funding
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Storm Water and Ditch Maintenance Program and Funding
· Review current projects, including timeframe, costs and funding (Council
Briefing)
· Identify additional problem areas for future potential projects
· Analyze potential projects and determine costs and relationship with Storm
Water Management System
· Analyze funding options/sources, including potential increase in storm water fee
· Clarify responsibilities (City and property owner) for maintenance
· Review policy and program on BMP's
· Determine direction: projects, funding, timeframe
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Legislative Initiatives 2005 - 2006
Action Outlines
1.
Transportation and Road Project Funding
2.
Oceana N .A.S. Strategy
· Review final BRAC action with State, Federal partners
· Create Task Force (including key staff, Mayor/Council liaisons, former N.A.S.
Commander(s)) with the charge to collect data, analyze impacts on Virginia
Beach, develop options, and develop recommendations for Mayor and City
Council consideration
· Develop timeline with critical events, dates, responsibilities and relationships of
events
· Provide regular updates to Council from Task Force, and urgent information as
events happen
· Develop public information pieces to keep residents informed with accurate
information
· Review of Task Force recommendations and options
· Determine policy position, City actions, overall strategy
3.
Mandates (U nfunded/Funded/U nder Funded)
4.
Senior Citizen Tax Relief Plan
· Monitor State actions
· Lobby for State funding
5. Norfolk Southern R.O.W. Acquisition
· Acquire R.O.W.
· Determine future uses and funding
6. Funding and Incentives for Economic Development
· Monitor State actions
· Lobby for State funding
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8. Joint Library Project
· Evaluate feasibility of center
· Determine scope of project, costs and funding sources
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Major Projects 2005 - 2006
Action Outlines
1. Local Road Projects
a. Princess Anne Road/Kempsville Road intersection
b. Laskin Road Phase I (VDOT administrated)
c. Witchduck Road Phase I
d. Elbow Road Phase II
e. Indian River Road Phase VII
f. Laskin Road gateway
g. Shore Drive demonstration project Phase I
h. Shore Drive demonstration project Phase II and III
1. Nimmo Parkway Phase V A (VDOT administered)
J. West Neck Road (transition area)
. 2. Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
. Fund raising
. Construction
3. Bike and Trail Master Plan Implementation
. Project identification
. Funding
4. Convention Center - Phase IB
. Complete construction Phase IB
. Plan for grand opening (2007)
. Monitor booking and use
5. Sandbridge Road Project
. Complete construction
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. 6. Southeast Parkway and Greenbelt
. Adopt resolution supporting preferred route
. Finalize EIS
. Record of decision
. Pursue funding
. Continue R.O.W. acquisition of threatened properties
7. Aquarium Capital Project 2005 - 2006
. Complete design for walkway
. Construct walkway
. Locate and acquire property for Stranding Center
. Monitor private fund raising for new exhibit
8. Town Center - Phase III
· Approve Phase III - development agreement by Mayor and City Council
· Begin construction
9.
BRT: Direction and Actions
· Acquire Norfolk Southern R.O.W. *
· Decide on BRT direction, routes
· Decide on trolley replacement direction
· Evaluate options for management and funding of BR T
· Determine direction for management ofBRT, including relationship with HRT
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10.
Lynnhaven River Clean Up Project
· Continue Lynnhaven 2007
· Complete design and begin construction (4/06) on storm water improvements for
three (3) City school properties
· Develop Lynnhaven 2007 Public Education Program
· Evaluate "Greening" of code
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Worksheets
PRIORITY
1. Oceana N .A.S. Strategy 10
. Review final BRAC action with State, Federal partners
. Create Task Force (including key staff, Mayor/Council liaisons, former
N.A.S. Commander(s)) with the charge to collect data, analyze
impacts on Virginia Beach, develop options, and develop
recommendations for Mayor and City Council consideration
. Develop time line with critical events, dates, responsibilities and
relationships of events
. Provide regular updates to Council from Task Force, and urgent
information as events happen
. Develop public information pieces to keep residents informed with
accurate information
. Review of Task Force recommendations and options
. Determine policy position, City actions, overall strategy
2. Public Safety Compensation Plan 9
. Complete focus groups with City employees to identify issues, concerns
and problems, and to focus possible solutions and actions
. Briefing of liaisons on findings and options (10/05)
. Develop plan and recommendations with an analysis of cost to address
internal equity, compression, competitive compensation, career
development
. Review plan and recommendations by Mayor and City Council
. Decide on plan and actions (12/05)
3. Congestion Relief/Safety Improvement Program 8
. Review 31 projects (approximate cost $22,500,000) in council briefing
. Identify other "hot spots" for potential "quick fix" for additions to the
project list (by Mayor and Council)
. Develop final project list with estimates of costs
. Determine project priorities
. Determine funding source and relationship to C.I.P.
. Decide on actions and funding
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PRIORITY
4. Economic Diversification Plan 8
. Evaluate current economic base for Virginia Beach and region
. Create a task force (Chamber, Vision, ED, etc.) to review goals, plans,
tools (current/potential), economic trends, actions to be competitive
with other states and communities for business attraction and job
growth
. Develop recommendations for Mayor and City Council consideration
. Determine policy direction and actions for City economic development
. Evaluate contribution and return from regional economic development
organizations
5. Public Safety Staffing and Deployment 6
. Review Fire deployment and capacity to respond (especially growth and
development)
. Review Police deployment and Compstat System for Police
. Review staffing level and turnover: Police and Fire
. Review Fire Station plans: status, response to community changes,
needs to modify future station plans
. Explore ways to enhance community policing and address gang activity
6. Roads/"Pay As You Go" Funding Plan 5
. Review list of unfunded road projects
. Identify other potential road projects (by Mayor and Council)
. Finalize list and project estimated costs
. Determine project priorities
. Develop funding recommendation (use of 5~ of property tax - add on
for budget FY2007)
. Decide on budget and projects
. Develop public information piece(s)
. Evaluate relationship to other funding sources and leveraging City
dollars
7. First Class Beach Resort Initiatives 5
a. Sidewalk Development: Beach and Convention Center
. Review plans for sidewalk
. Finalize plans and funding
. Decide on sidewalks
b. Other Actions Pending BRAC Determination
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PRIORITY
8. Zoning Ordinance Comprehensive Review 5
. Complete AICUZ overlay district amendments
. Fences and height regulations
. R-SR residential district
. RT -2 amendments
. R T - 3 amendments
. Accessory structures for duplexes
. Oceanfront lots in Sandbridge
. Kempsville overlay
. Handicap ramps
. Shore Drive amendments
. Religious institutions
. Home occupations
. Update list of uses and definitions
. Flexible zoning category
. Evaluate "Greening" of Code
9. Norfolk Southern R.O.W. Acquisition 5
. Acquire R.O.W.
. Determine future uses and funding
10. W orkforce/ Affordable Housing Policy and Plan 4
. Refer to Planning Commission
. Develop policy recommendations, plan
. Monitor progress by Planning Commission
. Review recommendation
. Determine policy, plan and actions
11. Town Center Transportation Analysis and Plan 3
. Complete analysis by staff
. Review analysis and options with Mayor and City Council
. Determine overall direction
. Develop specific plan with cost and funding sources
. Determine direction, actions and funding
12. Storm Water and Ditch Maintenance Program and Funding 3
. Review current projects, including timeframe, costs and funding
(Council Briefing)
. Identify additional problem areas for future potential projects
. Analyze potential projects and determine costs and relationship with
Storm Water Management System
. Analyze funding options/sources, including potential increase in storm
water fee
. Clarify responsibilities (City and property owner) for maintenance
. Review policy and program on BMP's
. Determine direction: projects, funding, timeframe
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PRIORITY
13. Lynnhaven River Clean Up Project 3
. Continue Lynnhaven 2007
. Complete design and begin construction (4/06) on storm water
improvements for three (3) City school properties
. Develop Lynnhaven 2007 Public Education Program
. Evaluate "Greening" of code
14. Open Space Program and Funding 3
. Evaluate long-term funding source options, needs and uses for open
space (acquisition and development) (e.g. 1~ for open space-
~ ~ acquisition / ~ ~ development)
. Evaluate options for use: infrastructure (trails, access, use, etc.)
. Evaluate leveraging options to maximize benefits
. Determine direction on goals/purposes, funding, actions
. Continue land acquisition
15. Budget and Tax Rate Direction 2
. Adjust ordinance to capture revenue from new development
16. Debt Analysis and Policy Direction 2
. Monitor debt level and national economy
. Develop contingency plan for less revenue and economic downturn
scenano
. Review debt per capita
17. Town Center - Phase III 2
. Approve Phase III - development agreement by Mayor and City
Council
. Begin construction
18. Aquarium - Phase III 2
. Approve Phase III - development agreement by Mayor and City
Council
. Begin construction
19. Regional Transportation Projects (MPO) 1
. Monitor State actions
. Lobby for State funding
20. Centerville Identity 1
. Continue Town Hall meetings
. Plan for community picnic and fair
. Develop PR initiative about assets of Centerville
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21. Bayside Action Plan 1
. Complete Library
. Address Shore Drive
. Develop Lake Edwards Recreation Center
. Address Wesleyan Drive
22. Neighborhood Investment Program and Projects 1
. Review projects
. Review schedule
. Review funding and future funding
23. Salem Road Recreation (Centerville Area) Center Evaluation 1
. Review recreation centers and community need
. Evaluate feasibility of center
. Determine scope of project, costs and funding sources
24. Appearance and Landscape Maintenance 1
. Review current maintenance service level- status report on medians
and streetscapes
. Evaluate current/potential privatization/contracting for services for
maintenance
. Analyze increases in cost of doing business (e.g. fuel, chemicals, etc)
. Develop recommendations for enhancing maintenance service level
. Determine service direction and funding/resources
25. Demographic Analysis and Impact on City Programs and 1
Services
. Evaluate the demographic data and areas of growth (seniors, children,
etc.)
. Assess impact on City services and facilities: today and in the future
. Make a presentation to Mayor and City Council
. Develop recommendations for City actions
26. Dredging Policy and Implementation Actions 1
. Review policy recommendation
. Determine actions
27. BRT: Direction and Actions 0
. Acquire Norfolk Southern R.O.W. *
. Decide on BR T direction, routes
. Decide on trolley replacement direction
. Evaluate options for management and funding of BR T
. Determine direction for management of BR T, including relationship
with HRT
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PRIORITY
28. Lakes Policy, Projects and Funding 0
. Review spoil sites and projects with Mayor and City Council (Briefing)
. Identify other potential projects: increase capacity and reduce backflow
. Review funding options and sources
. Determine directions, project priorities funding, actions, timeframe
29. Old Beach District Plan (19th Street Corridor) 0
. Determine the bottom line for the Navy and BRAC impacts on zoning
. Review draft plan
. Determine goals and direction for plan
. Decide on plan, including density, zoning infrastructure
30. Minority Business Initiative: Implementation 0
. Complete staffing
. Revise Minority Business Council Web site
. Implement program actions
31. Avalon Woods Improvement Plan 0
. Address road improvement projects and funding
. Identify future improvement projects, costs and potential future funding
sources
32. Neighborhood Property Owners Association Development 0
. Determine needs and problems
. Determine goals and City's role
. Develop program recommendations
. Determine direction
33. Tax Assessment Implementation and Future Action 0
. Review task forces recommendations
. Determine specific implementation actions
34. Human Services Financial Support 0
. Monitor federal and state
. Develop response to changing needs
35. Local Road Projects Design/Construction (Funded in CIP) 0
k. Princess Anne Road/Kempsville Road intersection
1. Laskin Road Phase I (VDOT administrated)
m. Witchduck Road Phase I
n. Elbow Road Phase II
o. Indian River Road Phase VII
p. Laskin Road gateway
q. Shore Drive demonstration project Phase I
r. Shore Drive demonstration project Phase II and III
s. Nimmo Parkway Phase V A (VDOT administered)
1. West Neck Road (transition area)
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36. Sandler Center for the Performing Arts 0
. Fund raising
. Construction
37. Bike and Trail Master Plan Implementation 0
. Project identification
. Funding
38. Convention Center - Phase IB 0
. Complete construction Phase IB
. Plan for grand opening (2007)
. Monitor booking and use
39. Sandbridge Road Project 0
. Complete construction
40. Southeast Parkway and Greenbelt 0
. Adopt resolution supporting preferred route
. Finalize EIS
. Record of decision
. Pursue funding
. Continue ROW acquisition of threatened properties
41. Aquarium Capital Project 2005 - 2006 0
. Complete design for walkway
. Construct walkway
. Locate and acquire property for Stranding Center
. Monitor private fund raising for new exhibit
42. Town Center Phase III 0
. Approve Phase III
. Construct Phase III
43. Golf Course Lease 0
. Determine direction for long term management and improvements to
Stumpy Lake Golf Course
. Brief Council
44. Emergency Response System 0
. Report to Council
45. Workforce Planning and Development Program 0
. Update on Workforce Planning and Development Program
. Extend Workforce Planning and Development Program
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PRIORITY
46. Employee Satisfaction Evaluation and Action Plan 0
. Look at best practices used by various departments within Virginia
Beach (e.g. Sheriffs Office)
. Review orientation program and expectations, benefits (days off/annual
leave/sick leave) and use
47. Public Information and Marketing: Enhancements 0
. Explore new ways to communicate with citizens, especially use of
technology and "best practices" used by other Cities
. Brief Council on current efforts
. Complete design and implement reverse 9-1-1
48. Transportation and Road Project Funding 0
49. Mandates (Unfunded/Funded/Under Funded) 0
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Strategic Plan 2005 - 2010 - 2020/Ma~or
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Strategic Planning for the City of Virginia Beach
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Virginia Beach Vision 2020
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Core Beliefs
City of Virginia Beach
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Plan 2005
2006
City of Virginia Beach
Action Agenda 2005
Executive Summary: Strategic Plan 2005 - 2010 - 2020/Mayor and City CounciJ/Virginia Beach, Virginia
Legislative Initiatives 2005 - 2006
1. Transportation and Road Project Funding
2. Oceana N.A.S. Strategy (under Council Priorities)
3. Mandates (U nfunded/Funded/U nder Funded)
4. Senior Citizen Tax Relief Plan
5. Norfolk Southern R.O.W. Acquisition (under Council
Priorities)
6. Funding and Incentives for Economic Development
7. Sand/Beach Replenishment (Federal)
8. Joint Library Project
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Council Initiatives 2005 - 2006
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Workforce/Affordable Housing Policy and Plan
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City of Virginia Beach
Goals 2010
Improved Transportation System
Upgraded Waterways and Water Quality
More Competitive Resort Destination for
Businesses and Tourists
Revitalized Neighborhoods and Commercial Areas
Continued Town Center Development
Improved City Services and Infrastructure
Growing Local Economy
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GROWING LOCAL ECONOMY
GOAL 7
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GOAL 5 CONTINUED TOWN CENTER DEVELOPMENT
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