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Home My WebLink AboutJANUARY 4, 2011 MINUTESCITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH "COMMUNITY FOR A LIFETIME" CITY COUNCIL MAYOR WILLIAM D. SH'SSOMS ,.IR., At-Large G7CE MAYOR LOU/.S R. JONES, Bayside -District a XITA SWEET BE/.I.ITTO, At Large GLENN R. DAV/S, Rase Nall -- District 3 WILL/AM R. DeSTF.PH, At-/,arge HARRY F.. DIEZF.I., Kempcville -District 2 ROBERT M DYER, Centerville -District 1 BARBARA M HF.NI,h.'Y, Princess Anne - District 7 JOHN E. UHRIN, Reach -District 6 ROSEMARY W/LSON, At-Large JAMES /.. WOOD, I,ynnhaven -District S CITY COUNCIL AGENDA CITY MANAGER - JAMES K. SPORE C77Y ATTORNF,Y - MARK D. STII_l::S GlY ASSF,SSOR - .IF,RA/,D BANAGAN CIJYAIIDITOX - LYNDONS. Rh.'M/AS CITY CLERK - Rll'/'H HOD(ifs'S P'RASIiR, MMC 4 JANUARY 2011 I. SPECIAL CEREMONIAL FORMAL SESSION A. CALL TO ORDER -The Honorable Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. B. INVOCATION: Reverend Jack Eling, Associate Pastor Trinity Church CITY HALL BU/LD/NG' 240/ COURTHOUSE DR/VE' VIRG/N/A BEACH, VIRGIN/A 23456-800. PHONE: (757) 385-4303 FAX (757) 385-5669 E-MAIL: Ctycncl@vbgov.com 4:00 PM C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA D. ELECTRONIC ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL E. READING OF "CALL TO SPECIAL SESSION" Mayor W. D. Sessoms, Jr. F CEREMONIAL OATH OF OFFICE: VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Presiding: The Honorable Leslie L. Lilley Judge, Virginia Beach Circuit Court Rita Sweet Bellitto Bill R. DeSteph, Jr Barbara M. Henley Louis R. Jones John E. Uhrin James L. Wood G. H I. J K ELECTION OF THE VICE MAYOR 1. Oath of Office for the Vice Mayor At Large At Large District 7 -Princess Anne District 4 - Bayside District 6 -Beach District 5 - Lynnhaven FORMAL SEATING OF VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., Presiding CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS BENEDICTION: Reverend Jack Eling, Associate Pastor Trinity Church ADJOURNMENT -1- MINUTES VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Virginia Beach, Virginia January 4, 2011 Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr, called to order the SPECIAL FORMAL Session of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL for the purpose of the "CEREMONIAL OATH OF OFFICE" in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, on Tuesday, January 4, 2011, at 4:00 P. M. Council Members Present: Rita Sweet Bellitto, Glenn R. Davis, William R. "Bill " DeSteph, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood Council Members Absent: Harry E. Diezel INVOCATION: Reverend Jack Eling, Associate Pastor Trinity Church PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OFAMERICA January 4, 2011 -2- MAYOR'S CALL TO SPECL4L SESSION: ITEM # 60544 The Mayor read the CALL TO SPECL4L FORMAL SESSION: 30 December 2010 "THE HONORABLE MEMBERS OF CITY CO UNCIL In accordance with the Virginia Beach City Code Section 2-21, and by the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Virginia Beach, I hereby call for a SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL at 4:00 P.M., City Council Chamber, on Tuesday, January 4, 2011. The purpose of this SPECIAL FORMAL SESSIONwill be the Ceremonial Oath Of Office of the Vice Mayor and elected Members of City Council. Sillccrcly, William D. ,Sessoms,,jr Mayor" ~r: Mayor ainl Members of City Cou»cil .James K. Spore, CityMail~~~-er- M,vk D. 57iles, Cityllltoirley I,yl~dol~ 5: Remus, City Auditor Rutli Hodges Fuser, MMC, City Clerk Susa» D. Walston, Deputy C'ityMauager Nobe~tS. Herbert, DepulyCityMar~agcr David I. H~nserl, Deputy CityMal~~~er C;~tliery,~ Whitcscll, Director ol'M~lageme~Jt .Services Maly Haurock, Media a»d Conunu~licatiolls Admilllstr~tor Malt Genligliar-o, Dir~ec[or ofMultrmedia .Sewic~es January 4, 2011 ~,.ok ., .,~ vr~ ,.. G,~~/ S,. G. - ~ City of Virgirzia Beach ~r Zo~99'FS S 0~~ 2 ~F DUR NAS1~N VBgov.com WILLIAM D. SESSOMS, JR. MUNICIPAL CENTER MAYOR BUILDING 1 2401 COURTHOUSE DRIVE VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23456-9000 (757) 385-4581 FAX (757) 385-5699 wsessoms @ vbgov.com 30 December 2010 THE HONORABLE MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL In accordance with the Virginia Beach City Code Section 2-21, and by the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Virginia Beach, I hereby call,for a SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION of the VIRGINL4 BEACH CITY COUNCIL at 4:00 P.M., City Council Chamber, on Tuesday, January 4, 2011. The purpose of this SPECL4L FORMAL SESSION will be the Ceremonial Oath Of Office of the Vice Mayor and elected Members of City Council. Sincerely, t William D. Se sours, Jr. Mayor cc: Mayor and Members of City Council James K. Spore, Ciry Manager Mark D. Stiles, City Attorney Lyndon S. Remias, City Auditor Ruth Hodges Fraser, MMC, City Clerk Susan D. Walston, Deputy City Manager Robert S. Herbert, Deputy City Manager David L. Hansen, Deputy City Manager Catheryn Whitesell, Director of Management Services Mary Hancock, Media and Communications Administrator Matt Cernigliaro, Director of Multimedia Services -3- ITEM # 60545 City Council Members recognized family members in attendance: Council Lady Barbara M. Henley referenced the attendance of her husband, G. Winston Henley, sons, Bruce and Jeff, and Daughter-In-Law, Stormy. Three (3) of her grandchildren, Hunter, Sage and Skye were present, as well as campaign supporters. Kelly is not home from school. Council Lady Henley advised it was her distinct pleasure to have her family and campaign supporters in attendance. The Special Session being in January rather than July, made this possible, as everyone is not working in the fields of their farm and could attend. Council Lady Bellitto advised her family is watching the proceedings electronically. Mother and Husband are out-of--town and the children are just arriving home from school. Councilman DeSteph advised his children were still in school Vice Mayor Jones advised his wife said: "Again! " Councilman Wood advised his wife, Rebecca, son -Jimmy, and daughter -Meredith are in attendance, but have to return to school this weekend. His parents, James and Dorothy, brother, Chris, and his wife Kristie and Riley and Elise are in attendance. Councilman Uhrin was delighted to have his wife, Kathy, his daughter Eva, the "baby on the,way ", and his brother Dave in attendance. January 4, 2011 -4- Item V-F.l. CEREMONIAL OATH OF OFFICE: VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL ITEM # 60546 The Honorable Leslie L. Lilley, Judge, Virginia Beach Circuit Court, PRESIDED and delivered the oath of office to the newly re-elected Members of City Council: Rita Sweet Bellitto Bill R. DeStepfi, Jr. Bar Mara M. Henley Louis R. tones ,John E. LThrin ,Jwnes L. Wood At barge At Large District 7 -Princess Anne District ~ - Bayside Dr'strict 6 -Beach District 5- I,ynnhaven 4-Year Terms January 1, 2011- December 3l, 2014 January 4, 2011 Jam' ~ : ~~'L~ ,~'`~ ~d~'pG~ '~ _ ~ 2 j ~ > _ ~ ~ ."_ _ ~• 1 U 2 9'LQ ~ ?f9 9~'s ~~ ~ .~ `~Z ~ ~ 4 ~U Ns UUR NAS~~ OATH I, RITA SWEET BELLITTO, a member of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL - AT LARGE -, do solemnly affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will, to the best of my ability, faithfully and impartially discharge all the duties incumbent upon me as a Member of the Virginia Beach City Council during my term, beginning the First day of January, Two Thousand Eleven and ending the Thirty-First day of December, Two Thousand Fourteen, so help me God. ~~ S~.~ ~ Rita Sweet Bellitto OATH taken and subscribed before me this Fourth day of January, Two Thousand Eleven. The onorable Leslie L. Li Judge, Virginia Beach C cuit Court ~~'~ ",~ ~ `~~ ~L~ Oq~';~ f~'~` y~ ,. -. ~ .- ~ " ~ - 9 ,r` pr U ~ Z ~ ZO 995 - NS ~~ ~F oUR NANO OAS I, WILLL4MR. DeSTEPH, a member of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL - AT LARGE -, do solemnly affirm that 1 will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will, to the best of my ability, faithfully and impartially discharge all the duties incumbent upon me as a Member of the Virginia Beach City Cou~zcil during my term, beginning the First day of January, Two Thousand Eleven and ending the Thirty-First day of December, Two Thousand Fourteen, so help me God. illiam R. DeSteph ~~' OATH taken and subscribed before me this Fourth day of January, Two Thousand Eleven. The norable Leslie L. ' Judge, Virginia Beach ircuit Court ~~ ~~/ a+ ,Z _~ x r f 2 vyo .. . ~~ _- ~_ ~q~~S OF OUR NAt\~ .5 0~~ N \ O~ TH I, BARBARA M. HENLEY, a member of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL - PRINCESS ANNE DISTRICT NO. 7 -, do solemnly affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will, to the best of my ability, faithfully and impartially discharge all the duties incumbent upon me as a Member of the Virginia Beach City Council during my term, beginning the First day of January, Two Thousand Eleven and ending the Thirty-First day of December, Two Thousand Fourteen, so help me God. Barbara M. Henley OATH taken and subscribed before me this Fourth day of January, Two Thousand Eleven. The o orable Leslie L. ey Judge, Virginia Beach Circuit Court r ~ 'tom, ~;,~ O __ ~~,~ ~~. ~ ~ - ~ • ___:_ ~~ ~ _, 9,Q ti ~~c.\ ~S S OF RUR NAZ~~N OATS 1, LOUIS R. JONES, a member of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL - BAYSIDE DISTRICT NO. 4 -, do solemnly affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will, to the best of my ability, faithfully and impartially discharge all the duties incumbent upon me as a Member of the Virginia Beach City Council during my term, beginning the First day of January, Two Thousand Eleven and ending the Thirty-First day of December, Two Thousand Fourteen, so help me God. Louis R. Jones OATH taken and subscribed before me this Fourth day of January, Two Thousand Eleven. The onorable Leslie .Lille Judge, Virginia Beach Circuit Court X04 ~ ` ~~~ ~ ~'~'~ =~ ~ ~., _- ~~ o~ ~_ ~~~ 9~~5 OF UUR NAj~~NS O~" OA ~ I, JOHN E. UHRIN, a member of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL - BEACH DISTRICT NO. 6 -, do solemnly affirm that 1 will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will, to the best of my ability, faithfully and impartially discharge all the duties incumbent upon me as a Member of the Virginia Beach City Council during my term, beginning the First day of January, Two Thousand Eleven and ending the Thirty-First day of December, Two Thousand Fourteen, so help me God. h Uhrin OATH taken and subscribed before me this Fourth day of January, Two Thousand Eleven. The Honorable Leslie Judge, Virginia Beac Circuit ourt Jv g~c- 04 '~ '~ ~;'P v s. ~ __ ~Z ~ ~,e,.,,a,~, ~ _~~ i , o ~ ~ 9,D~S NS 9~ Op OUR NAS~~. Of9 ~ I, JAMES L. WOOD, a member of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL - LYNNHAVEN DISTRICT NO. S -, do solemnly affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will, to the best of my ability, faithfully and impartially discharge all the duties incumbent upon me as a Member of the Virginia Beach City Council during my term, beginning the First day of January, Two Thousand Eleven and ending the Thirty-First day of December, Two Thousand Fourteen, so help me God. Jam s L Wood OATH taken and subscribed before me this Fourth day of January, Two Thousand Eleven. The H norable Leslie L. Judge, Virginia Beach Circuit Court -5- Item V-G.1. ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR ITEM # 60547 Upon NOMINATION by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Dyer, City Council ELECTED: Louis R. Jones Bayside -District 4 Vice Mayor 2 year term January 1, 2011- December 31, 2012 Councilman Wood advised The Honorable Louis R. Jones has served the City since 1982 as a Council Member, Mayor and Vice Mayor. Councilman Wood and Vice Mayor Jones have gone through three (3) election cycles together and both won. Vice Mayors Jones has been a strong leader on the City Council in the midst ofchallenging issues. Vice Mayor Jones is a quiet, analytical individual; however, when he chooses to speak, he commands the attention of all in the room. Needless to say, he has the respect of the City Council and has represented Virginia Beach very well at the local, regional and national levels through the years. Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: Rita Sweet Bellitto, Glenn R. Davis, William R. "Bill " DeSteph, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: Harry E. Diezel January 4, 2011 -6- Item V-G.1. OATH OF OFFICE -VICE MAYOR ITEM # 60548 The Honorable Leslie L. Lilley, Judge, Virginia Beach Circuit Court, PRESIDED and delivered the Oath of Office to the re-elected Vice Mayor: Louis R. Jones Bayside -District 4 Vice Mayor 2 year term January 1, 2011- December 31, 20l Z January 4, 2011 r O ~~~ .. ~ ~. ~z _ , 2 ~2 ~ ~~„_ z 9y~s ~F oUR NA~~~NS ~~ OATS 1, LOUIS R. JONES, a member of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL, do solemnly affirm that 1 will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will, to the best of my ability, faithfully and impartially discharge all the duties incumbent upon me as Vice Mayor of the Virginia Beach City Council during my term, beginning the First day of January, Two Thousand Eleven and ending the Thirty-First day of December, Two Thousand Twelve, so help me God. ~~ Louis R. Jones OATH taken and subscribed before me this Fourth day of January, Two Thousand Eleven. The norable Leslie Judge, Virginia Beach Circuit Court -~- V-H. FORMAL SEATING OF VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL ITEM # 60549 Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., presented the FORMAL SEATING OF CITY COUNCIL: Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones Barbara M. Henley Rosemary Wilson Rita S. Bellitto James L. Wood Robert M. Dyer John E. Uhrin William R. DeSteph Harry E. Diezel Glenn R. Davis Mayor Sessoms advised there were no changes in the Seating. January 4, 1011 -8- Item V-J. BENEDICTION ITEM # 60550 Reverend Jack Eling Associate Pastor Trinity Church January 4, 2011 -9- Item V-K. ADJOURNMENT ITEM # 60551 Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. DECLARED the City Council Meeting ADJOURNED at 4:36 P.M. -----~~~-~,~' -- ~--~~Jo% Beverly O. Hooks, CMC Chief Deputy City Clerk _ -~~~~`J R th Hodges Smith, MMC City Clerk City of Virginia Beach Virginia William D. Sessoms, Jr. Mayor January 4, 2011 -9- Item V-K. ADJOURNMENT ITEM # 60551 Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. DECLARED the City Council Meeting ADJOURNED at 4:36 P.M. Beverly C~. Hooks, CMC Chief Deputy Ciry Clerk uth Hodges Smith, MMC City Clerk City of Virginia Beach Virginia G William D. Sessoms, Jr. Mayor January 4, 2011