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Home My WebLink AboutFEBRUARY 21, 2012 WORKSHOP MINUTESCITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH "COMMUNITY FOR A LIFETIME" CITY COUNCIL MAYOR WILLIAb4 D. SESSOMS, JR., At-Large VICF. MAYOR LOUIS R. JONES, Bayslde -District 4 GLENN R. DAMS, Rose Hall -District 3 WILL/AM R. DeS7EPH, At-/,arge HARRY E. D/F.Z67., Kempsville -District 1 ROBERT M. DYER, Centerville -District l BARBARA M. HE;VLF.Y, Princess Anne -District 7 JOHN D. MOSS, At-Large JOHN E. UHRIN, Beach -District 6 ROSEMARY WIL.tiON, At-Large ,IAMF.S L. WOOD, I,ynnhaven -District i CITY COUNCIL APPOINTEES CITY MANAGER - JAMh,'S K. SPORE CITY ATTORNEY - MARK D. STILES C[TY ASSESSOR - JERALD D. BANAGAN CITY AUDITOR - LYNDON S. REMIAS CI7Y CLERK - R UT H HODGES FRASF.R, MMC CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA 21 FEBRUARY 2012 I. CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING -Conference Room - A. REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENT ANNUAL REPORT Jerald Banagan, Real Estate Assessor II. CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS A. GOLF COURSE Michael Kalvort, Director -Department of Parks and Recreation Kevin Bennington, Golf Coordinator -Department of Parks and Recreation Michael Fentress, Vice-Chairman -Parks and Recreation Commission B. 25TH STREET PPEA Barry Frankenfield, Strategic Growth Area Office Administrator C. PLANNING ITEMS PENDING Jack Whitney, Director -Planning III. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION CITYHALL BUILDING 2401 COURTHOUSE DRIVE VIRG/NIA BEACH, V/RG/N/A 23456-8005 PHONE: (757J 385-4303 FAX (757J 385-5669 E- MA/L: crycnc!@vbgov.cotn 4:00 PM A. HEADQUARTERS HOTEL REVOCATION OF LAND TRANSFER RESOLUTION -1- 1 D ~.. +,~ ~ '..+L LS.-`~.,... tis"r VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Virginia Beach, Virginia February 21, 2012 Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., called to order the CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFING, re Real Estate Assessor's Annual Report in the City Council Conference Room at 4: 00 P.M. Council Members Present: Glenn R. Davis, William R. "Bill " DeSteph, Harry E. Diezel, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, John D. Moss, Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood. Council Members Absent: None February 21, 2012 -2- CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFING REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENT ANNUAL REPORT 4:00 P.M. The Mayor introduced Jerald D. Banagan, Real Estate Assessor, who gave his Annual Report.• February 21, 2012 -3- CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFING REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENT ANNUAL REPORT (Continued) Mr. Banagan stated the overall median change is -4.87% and overall mean change is -5.29%. This means 79% of assessments will be reduced. Tlzis is the 4`'' year the City has had a decline in assessments. February 21, 2012 -4- CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFING REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENT ANNUAL REPORT (Continued) Arerage residential values have a negative change with the biggest decline in high rise condos followed by townhomes. February 21, 2012 -5- CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFING REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENT ANNUAL REPORT (Co~itinued) Tlie City has seen an increase in construction of single family homes this year with considerably less construction of duplexes and apartments. February 21, 2012 -6- CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFING REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENT ANNUAL REPORT (Continued) Assessments on new homes declined from 2010 to 2011. February 21, 2012 -7- CITY CO UNCIL'S BRIEFING REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENT ANNUAL REPORT (Continued) The Lynnhaven Mall Shopping District TIF increased, while the Sandbridge District TIF, Central B¢~siness District TIF and the Special Service District all declined. The decline is mainly due to condos loss of value. February 21, 2012 -8- CITY COUNCILS BRIEFING REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENT ANNUAL REPORT (Continued) In 2011, 13 buildings received a tax creditfor being "energy efficient" buildings. February 21, 2012 -9- CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFING REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENT ANNUAL REPORT (Continued) The City has Five Hundred Eighty (580) Citizens that are 100% Disabled Veterans and exempt from Real Estate Taxes. February 21, 2012 -10- CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFING REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENT ANNUAL REPORT (Continued) The City has 7, 398 Recipients of the Real Estate Tax Program for Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons. The Mayor thanked Mr. Banagan for his presentation. February 21, 2012 -11- CITYMANAGER'S BRIEFING GOLF COURSE 4:I8 P.M. The Mayor called to order the BRIEFING re Golf Course Performance. The City Manager introduced Michael Kalvort, Director, Kevin Bennington, Golf Coordinator and Michael Fentress, Vice-Chair - Parks and Recreation. _~ - ~~':. Y 1~4` = }' K ~ _ .~A .. .. .-,a.-.~6 J~` .~..r.~. - w ~ Mr. Bennington stated the golf courses have seen a positive change. February 21, 2012 -12- CITYMANAGER'S BRIEFING GOLF COURSE (Continued) Five Courses -Three Partners 1. Bow Creek, Kempsville Greens and Red Wing lake Golf Courses -Parksand Recreation provides contract oversight. 2. Stumpy Lake Golf Course Inc. -Parksand Recreation provides contract oversight. 3. Virginia Beach National Golf Club - Virginia Beach Development Authority partnered with Virginia Beach Golf Clubs LLC. The Department of Economic Development provides financial oversight. Parks and Recreation provides facility and maintenance assistance. The benefits of Public/Private Partnerships are clear and identified below: The Benefits of Public/Private Partnerships are Clear - In the first 12 months of the three course agreement, Virginia Beach Golf Management provided the City of Virginia Beach with $342,152 in revenue based on rental income and usage taxes. - In the past three years, Stumpy Lake Golf Course provided an average of $131,433 annually to the City of Virginia .Beach in lease rent and usage taxes. - In the past three years, Virginia Beach National Golf Club provided an average of $237,885 annually to the City of Virginia Beach in lease rent and usage taxes. February 21, 2012 -13- CITYMANAGER'S BRIEFING GOLF COURSE (Continued) Virginia Beach Golf Management - The City of Virginia Beach entered into a lease agreement with Virginia Beach Golf Management LLC. for the operation and management of Bow Creek, Kempsville Greens and Red Wing Lake Golf Courses on February 1, 2011. This is a ten year agreement with the possibility of two 5-year renewals. - Virginia Beach Golf Management will pay the City of Virginia Beach rental of $150,000 or 10% of gross revenue, whichever is greater. ._ , Virginia Beach Golf Management - Virginia Beach Golf Management committed to investing $552,500 to provide improvements to Kempsville Greens and Red Wing Lake Golf Courses - Fifty percent of the rental. income generated with this partnership is placed into a golf course infrastructure and improvement CIP account. _. __~ - ~. %~ ~ . .. .~, ~-.. ~ Y % February 21, 2012 -14- CITYMANAGER'S BRIEFING GOLF COURSE (Continued) The total number of golf rounds is up almost 10, 000 rounds from 2010. City of Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach Golf Management Performance Total Golf Rounds BowCreek 29,759 28,111 23,984 KempsvilleGreens 30,223 27,257 32,536 Red Wing Lake 30,884 32,307 40,797 Totat 90,866 87,675 97,317 ~ h ~'~ H~ ~ r" City of Virginia Beach Golf Operations Total Gross Revenue y _, .. ~._,., ~.: ~ BowCreek $557,938 $532,070 $554,242 KempsvilleGreens $492,876 $516,769 $716,958 Red Wing $878,647 $927,792 $1,36Q547 Total $1,929,461 $1,976,631 $2,630,747 Profit/Loss BowCreek $35,728 $31,008 $39,008 KempsvilleGreens {$128,781} {$194,003) $42,339 Red Wing $146,508 $271,723 $101,552 Total $53,455 $108,728 $182,899 February 21, 2012 W ~ ~~ ~ .,~ -15- CITYMANAGER'S BRIEFING GOLF COURSE (Conti~iued) Virginia Beach Golf Management has completed numerous course improvements to Kempsville Greens and Red Wing Lake Golf Courses. Virginia Beach Golf Management Course Improvements - In the first 11 months of operation VBGM has spent $472,000 to improve Kempsville Greens and Red Wing Lake Golf Courses. -Kempsville Greens -cart path renovation and replacement, tree work, new fence at maintenance facility i ~ i ~~`»~~° ~ - Red Wing Golf Course -clubhouse "' `°"" ~ - renovation Sta~mpy Lake Golf Course, Inc., has completed approximately $1-Million in improvements and additions. Golf rounds have increased 17%. Stumpy Lake Golf Course - Stumpy Lake Golf Course was purchased by the City of Virginia Beach in 2001. - Parks and Recreation has negotiated a lease agreement with Stumpy Lake Golf Course Inc. February 21, 2012 -16- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFING GOLF COURSE (Continued) Stumpy Lake Golf Course contd. - The current agreement with Stumpy Lake Golf Course began on January 1, 2008 and will end December 31, 2017. - The agreement includes the possibility of two 5-year extensions. - The City will receive rental for the lease of the course based on 10% of the gross income up to $900,000 and 12% above the $900,000 in a calendar year. ~ .{~ ~ " _ __ .~ ., ~:_ _ ~' Stumpy Lake Golf Course contd. - Three percent of the first $900,000 is placed in a dedicated account reserved for Capital Improvements for the Stumpy Lake Golf Course. - Upon entering into the agreement, Stumpy take Golf Course LLC. agreed to invest $545,000 in course and infrastructure improvements within the first two years. - In addition, Stumpy Lake committed to a total of $250,000 in improvements by the end of the contract. ~n, I III ~ r .,. ~. ~~~~- i t February 21, 2012 -17- CITYMANAGER'S BRIEFING GOLF COURSE (Continued) Stumpy Lake Goif Course GolfROUnds 33,927 34,340 40,315 Gross Revenue $1,019,106 $1,032,594 $1,134,328 Rent paid to the City $97,155 $104,959 $116,119 Taxes paid to the City $23,492 $24,420 $28,155 Infrastructure Re-investmentfrom $656,860 $425,710 $11,668 Partner ~. ~ I ..r~lp.",'S I ~ ~ ~r~ Stumpy Lake Golf Course Improvements ;~ ,~- , , 'i. "~ * ~`~`~ New Toro Golf Course ~~'~ ~ °' Irrigation system F ._ x Stumpy take Golf Course Ctubhouse iid1 `t i ICart~Wash~DOwnAr,.., _ .._ ___ February 21, 2012 -18- CITYMANAGER'S BRIEFING GOLF COURSE (Continued) Virginia Beach National Golf Club has seen an increase of 19% in golf rounds. Virginia Beach National Golf Club - Virginia Beach Development Authority entered into operational agreement for the Virginia Beach National Golf Club in 2007. - The initial term of the Virginia Beach National Golf Club agreement was for 4 years and began April 1, 2007. - The agreement has been amended to extend through December 31, 2015 with the possibility of one 2-year extension. ~ ~- ~a ~~, Virginia Beach National Golf Club - The Virginia Beach Development Authority will receive 10% of the gross revenues as rent for the Virginia Beach National Golf Club: • Fifty percent of rental income is placed in a CIP account for improvements to the Virginia Beach .~ National Golf Club. ~! • Profit sharing of 25% of net income over $100,000 per year. February 21, 2012 -19- CITYMANAGER'S BRIEFING GOLF COURSE (Continued) Virginia Beach National Golf Club Golf Rounds 26,115. 25,990 3U,853 Gross Revenue $1,773,690 $1,621,586 $1,847,923 Rent paid to City $192,553 $155;723 $198,355 Taxes paid to City $57,883 $49,468 $59,674 Infrastructure Re-investmentfrom $19,620 $21,920 $16,380 Partner Total Amount of Improvements Provided to City of Virginia Beach by Partners ire. ~., ~- -ate-~ }~~~~ ~: ~. -4 I Bow Creekvolr~ourse NA. NA ':~U KempsvilleGreens Golf Course NA NA $187,342 Red Wing'Lake Golf Course NA NA $284,402 Stumpy Lake Golf Course $656,860 $425,710 $11,668 .Virginia Beach NationalGolfCourse $19,620 $21,920 - - $16,380 TOTAL OF FIVE COURSES $676,480 $447,630 $499,792 February 21, 2012 -zo- CITYMANAGER'S BRIEFING GOLF COURSE (Continued) We are Heading in the Right Direction with Public/Private Partnerships for our Municipal Golf Courses The partnership with Virginia Beach Golf Management has increased gross revenue by $650,000 in the first 11 months. The past three years, our partners have provided over $3 million in revenue and improvements to the City of Virginia Beach. These public/private partnerships will ensure that self sustaining, well maintained golf courses will remain available for the community's enjoyment. I.E~SI 'i _ ;1;~; ~ i~~~ ~, ,~ r. .. ,~ u~~ ;~ ' ~ -'~~ L ~pgrienna the dun! Virginia 0each Parks antl Recreation February 21, 2012 -21- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFING 25T"STREET PPEA 4:38 P.M. The Mayor called to order the BRIEFING re the 25`" STREET PPEA. The City Manager introduced Barry Frankenfield, Strategic Growth Area Office Administrator. Mr. Frankenfield advised the City received an unsolicited PPEA for the parking lot at 25`x' Street from Tl7e Breeden Company. February 21, 2012 -22- CITYMANAGER'S BRIEFING 25TySTREET PPEA (Continued) February 21, 2012 -23- CITYMANAGER'S BRIEFING 25THSTREET PPEA (Continued) February 21, 2012 -24- CITYMANAGER'S BRIEFING 25THSTREET PPEA (Continued) February 21, 2012 -25- CITYMANAGER'S BRIEFING 25T" STREET PPEA (Conti~tued) 25 TH STREET ~, ~.., r - - - - as ui;e anus --- - ' - - i -n!-~ - - - - 1 > I ~ F. ~~ ~~~ - ~ 4 U I~ ~ U U ~~ Q ^,~} ~+~~?~~7 `~ < ~ a l - - - _. - -.._. _ - _.._ _.._. _..- .. J.. 20' ALLEY c ...~ a ~.a~,. u^ -~-- - - ... SCHEME. U2 rxwzarm PRCNii£Cit1RAL StfE PLAN ___ February 21, 2012 -26- CITYMANAGER'S BRIEFING 25THSTREET PPEA (Continued) February 21, 2012 -27- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFING PLANNING ITEMS PENDING 4:48 P.M. The Mayor called to order the BRIEFING re the Pending Planning Items. The City Manager introduced Jack Whitney, Director -Planning. Mr. Whitney advised there are only seven (7) Planning items to be heard in March. Tlae items below are scheduled to be heard by City Council on March 13, 2012. February 21, 2012 -28- CITYMANAGER'S BRIEFING PLANNING ITEMS PENDING (Continued) Beach District n¢ ` ({ Y} A } ~r.~p ,. .• Lp~[]tF':i l~f~tlltt, L4tlltl: LB +1 ` t r~ Ali fc~ / a 412 ~ ~ ~ v ~~a =1 1 ~~ 1 ' •~ ~ ~ } U A \ \,\ /J} B2 ~ R'.~' ~ ' 9 ~Z \Y/ ,. _,`^`~ ~~ Y caxnNErr uz-fr.. ~ ~~~~ RT.5 ~~ ~ of n r ~ R, .5 ~/ ~ _... aavca~c RT ~ _.i„v. „pia,. ,,,». CUAfor . ; . .e f:..,.- zl, A -;=uDBe S< ,. _. .r,o- .itie„„ - February 21, 2012 -29- CITYMANAGER'S BRIEFING PLANNING ITEMS PENDING (Continued) February 21, 2012 -30- CITYMANAGER'S BRIEFING PLANNING ITEMS PENDING (Continued) EM V FmM and Back Y ~. ,•s ., ' !-_ _ as _ 1 _° - -~ ~ ~~ - , ~ I Mid 5-0' Atlantic i 1 ~ 7 - _ _~ Mid Sbndartl Model #2 Sze: 5~Px6 ~~ Noles. i A l Ovenil Sq/Ft: 45 ~ '~' _. __. - ant c t ~ ,r Mid Atlantic Auto / DZR, LLC February 21, 2012 ~~ -31- CITYMANAGER'S BRIEFING PLANNING ITEMS PENDING (Continued) February 21, 2012 -32- CITYMANAGER'S BRIEFING PLANNING ITEMS PENDING (Coiztinued) BAY5108 ~ , Scniar's [ r~timiteci l,ifest~ 1cs, (ni P ~. '~~ ~ ""a, ,, (1 "w.."`e„ R5Q I1* "OAP. B2 f °o R5D ~`/'j\~ p~ ~~F a~jR5C ~~, J °" t ~ "4. ~. ~ ~ 2 ~~ R5D ~g3- . ~~ f ~~~ : ~2 R15 `~. tAoo'ification of Conrf+auns February 21, 2012 -33- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFING PLANNING ITEMS PENDING (Continued) February 21, 2012 -34- CITYMANAGER'S BRIEFING PLANNING ITEMS PENDING (Continued) February 21, 2012 -35- CITYMANAGER'S BRIEFING PLANNING ITEMS PENDING (Continued) ~r ;~, ~..-- M ~ , T-z -. -- - - -- - - Senior s Unlimited~Lifestyles, Inc. I Willie Donald Martin, Sr. February 21, 2012 -36- CITYMANAGER'S BRIEFING PLANNING ITEMS PENDING (Continued) February 21, 2012 -37- CITYMANAGER'S BRIEFING PLANNING ITEMS PENDING (Continued) The items below are scheduled to be heard by City Council on March 27, 2012. CENTERWLLE i p[y ~~77 t /(' i ~ . - L. ll.1~. L. 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February 21, 2012 -46- CITYMANAGER'S BRIEFING PLANNING ITEMS PENDING (Continued) February 21, 2012 -47- CITYMANAGER'S BRIEFING PLANNING ITEMS PENDING (Continued) February 21, 2012 -48- CITYMANAGER'S BRIEFING PLANNING ITEMS PENDING (Continued) February 21, 2012 -49- CITYMANAGER'S BRIEFING PLANNING ITEMS PENDING (Continued) .YSIDE ,.~ m'~~' r~---.. _ R 7 e~ l p ~--~..-,. k.,' N1~. '~ ==T /a~2' R7.5 / R7.5 2i l-IUtFC^ vt L_w tat ```~~~,..~~~R 12' ~~ % /t~ R~~S C ~ ~~ P.'. 5 W ,~ ~ A `'' i ~~.' R i .5 1" ( \`~` ? /~ @r~ ~ ~~ 2 / ~' ~' - I~ ~ R7.5 / cagy ktu ~ .5 r R',5 - .. .... _.,... .,..., .__.:. ~ e ~, .: ... r. .,,.,.-,~ c':.- .a:: ~,. iinN>elvrren A.:;+ ,r.,,,.,,~,aa,. .~~ ~ .itP '„rRa .s USe FebYUary 21, 2012 -50- CITYMANAGER'S BRIEFING PLANNING ITEMS PENDING (Continued) February 21, 2012 -51- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFING PLANNING ITEMS PENDING (Continued) W GH~UGK GOR'° GO'~G05 ~ '~ I' tiR, k' of °a,_ ;_e ~= i I ~? - yy r~ S'. ~ ~~ r ,~ ~ .~,` ._ ~..rt,~i ~ lvac~- ®--~'....x .. Aragona Church of Christ February 21, 2012 -52- CITYMANAGER'S BRIEFING PLANNING ITEMS PENDING (Continued) February 21, 2012 -53- CITYMANAGER'S BRIEFING PLANNING ITEMS PENDING (Continued) February 21, 2012 -54- CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION HEADQUARTERS HOTEL REVOCATION OF LAND TRANSFER RESOLUTION S: 02 P.M. Cocncilman DeSteph stated that City Council decided not to move forward with the Headquarters Hotel project. He would like input from Council to take the property back from the Development Authority before asking City Attorney to draft a Resolution. Councilman Moss stated he thinks it is an outstanding idea. Councilman Diezel stated nothing can occur on that property without the approval of City Council. Councilman Uhrin stated it does not cost the City anything to leave the property with the Development Authority and acquiring a Headquarters Hotel is still a priority of City Council. He sees no point in transferring the land back to the City. Mayor Sessoms thanked Bill for bringing this to City Council for discussion and consideration prior to plcccing this on an Agenda. Councilman Moss feels this is a fundamental issue and he is not opposed to revisiting the issue. February 21, 2012 -55- CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS 5:07P.M. Councilman Moss has had several business owners approach him requesting the City to double the number of times per year the City would allow special promotional signs. Councilman Moss requested the Staff provide detailed information. Councilman DeSteph advised North Carolina and Delaware have passed ordinances supporting the Military organizations and they provided that as a show of support as BRAC 2013 and 2014 are getting closer. Councilman DeSteph has asked Staff to draft a resolution that will provide a strong stance in support of our Military for City Council's consideration. February 21, 2012 -56- ADJOURNMENT Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jn, DECLARED the City Council Meeting ADJOURNED at 5:08 P.M. ~' / Amanda Finley-Barnes, C C Deputy City Clerk, II Rr h Hodges Fr er, MMC ity Clerk February 21, 2012