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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPRIL 7, 2015 MINUTES CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH
"COMMUNITY FOR A LIFETIME"
CITY COUNCIL G‘141A-BEA D
MAYOR WILLIAM D.SESSOMS,JR.,At-Large 414 _.�'^^t; t
VICE MAYOR LOUIS R.JONES,Bayside-District 4 p4y `: p�
M.BENJAMIN DAVENPORT,At Large N /
ROBERT M.DYER,Centerville-District 1
BARBARA M.HENLEY,Princess Anne-District 7
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SHANNON DS KANE,Rose Hall-District 3 • s
JOHN D.MOSS,At Large
AMELIA ROSS-HAMMOND,Kempsville-District 2 .4.,of a
JOHN E.UHRIN,Beach-District 6
ROSEMARY WILSON,At-Large
JAMES L. WOOD,Lvnnhaven-District 5 CITY HALL BUILDING
2401 COURTHOUSE DRIVE
CITY COUNCIL APPOINTEES VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA 23456-9005
CITY MANAGER-JAMES K.SPORE PHONE:(757)385-4303
CITYATTORNEY-MARK D.STILES CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FAX(757)385-5669
CITY ASSESSOR-JERALD D.BANAGAN
CITY AUDITOR LYNDONS.REMIAS E-MAIL:Ctycncl@vbgov.com
CITY CLERK-RUTH HODGES FRASER,MMC 07 APRIL 2015
MAYOR WILLIAM D. SESSOMS,JR.
PRESIDING
I. CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP - Conference Room- 2:00 PM
A. FY 2015-16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN (Budget)
1. Constitutional Officers
a. Commonwealth's Attorney
b. Sheriff
C. City Treasurer
d. Commissioner of the Revenue
e. Clerk of Circuit Court
2. Economic Vitality
a. Agriculture
b. Convention and Visitors Bureau
C. Economic Development
d. Housing and Neighborhood Preservation
e. Strategic Growth Area
II. CITY COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS - Conference Room - 5:00PM
III. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
IV. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REVIEW
V. INFORMAL SESSION - Conference Room- 5:30PM
A. CALL TO ORDER—Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr.
B. CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
C. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
I
VI. FORMAL SESSION - City Council Chamber- 6:00 PM
A. CALL TO ORDER—Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr.
B. INVOCATION: Father Andrew Buchanan
Galilee Episcopal Church
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
D. ELECTRONIC ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
E. CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED SESSION
F. MINUTES
1. INFORMAL and FORMAL SESSIONS March 17, 2015
G. FORMAL SESSION AGENDA
1. CONSENT AGENDA
H. MAYOR'S PRESENTATION
1. CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION
Elizabeth Chupik
I. PUBLIC HEARING
1. LEASES OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY
a. 2200 Parks Avenue
b. 4136 Cheswick Lane
c. Flutterby Kahiau, LLC
d. Lisa's Tinker Treasures
J. ORDINANCES
1. Ordinances to AMEND the City Code:
a. Section 2-81 re mandatory retirement age
b. Section 7-59.3 prohibiting certain signage contained on or conveyed by bicycles
on the bicycle path adjacent to the boardwalk
c. Section 23-18.1 re crossing Police lines or barricades
2. Ordinances to AUTHORIZE the City Manager to EXECUTE Leases:
a. Museum of Contemporary Art ("MOCA") at 2200 Parks Avenue
b. Friends of Ferry Plantation House, Inc. at 4136 Cheswick Lane
c. Lisa's Tinker Treasures, 5-1, at the Virginia Beach Farmers Market
d. Flutterby Kahiau, LLC, Unit 5-2, at the Virginia Beach Farmers Market
3. Ordinance re the 2015 Housing Choice Voucher Five Year Agency Plan, Annual Agency
Plan and Administrative Plan to AUTHORIZE the City Manager to EXECUTE and
SUBMIT such Plans to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
4. Ordinances to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE:
a. $237,000 from the Office of the Attorney General to the Sheriff's Office and
AUTHORIZE a local grant match re communication equipment; $1,976 re
Operation Look-Out Program for Senior Citizens; $198 for the Triad Crime
Prevention for Seniors Grant
b. $116,938 from the Virginia Department of Health's Office of Emergency Medical
Services (EMS) re Four-for-Life Grant program to enhance rescue and medical
capabilities
c. $14,447 from the Virginia Aquarium Foundation for one (1) full time employee in
the Department of Museums and DIRECT the City Manager to include same in
the FY 2016 Operating Budget (to be funded by the Foundation)
d. $3,000 from GEICO to the Police Department re the Every 15 Minutes Program
K. PLANNING
1. MCQ BUILDERS, LLC— 1 /B.H. VINELAND,LLC for a Change in Non-Conformity at
1046 and 1050 Old Dam Neck and 1037 Dam Neck Roads
DISTRICT 7—PRINCESS ANNE
RECOMMENDATION APPROVAL
2. BACK BAY BREW HOUSE /JOHN ATKINSON for a Conditional Use Permit (Craft
Brewery) at 612 Norfolk Avenue
DISTRICT 6 —BEACH
RECOMMENDATION APPROVAL
3. SIMON ACQUISITION II, LLC NORFOLK PREMIUM OUTLETS re the Comprehensive
Plan Consistency Review for determination of whether general location or approximate location,
character and extent of proposed roadway connection between Norfolk Premium Outlets and
Northampton Boulevard is substantially in accord with the adopted Comprehensive Plan, or part
thereof,pursuant to Virginia Code Section 15.2-2232
DISTRICT 4—BAYSIDE
STAFF RECOMMENDATION NOT IN ACCORD WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL
L. APPOINTMENTS
ARTS and HUMANITIES COMMISSION
BOARD OF BUILDING CODE APPEALS—New Construction
COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD
GREEN RIBBON COMMITTEE
HEALTH SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT STEERING COMMITTEE
TIDEWATER YOUTH SERVICES COMMISSION
TOWING ADVISORY BOARD
M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
N. NEW BUSINESS
O. ADJOURNMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT
Non-Agenda Items
Each Speaker will be allowed 3 minutes
and each subject is limited to 3 Speakers
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If you are physically disabled or visually impaired
and need assistance at this meeting,
please call the CITY CLERK'S OFFICE at 385-4303
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2015—2016 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN SCHEDULE
WORKSHOP APRIL 7TH
WORKSHOP APRIL 14TH
WORKSHOP APRIL 21ST
PUBLIC HEARING—Green Run High School APRIL 23rd
WORKSHOP -PUBLIC HEARING- Council Chamber APRIL 28TH
RECONCLIATION WORKSHOP MAY 5TH
ADOPT BUDGET MAY 12TH
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VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Virginia Beach, Virginia
April 7, 2015
Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., called to order City Council's Briefing, in the City Council Conference
Room, Tuesday,April, 7, 2015, at 2:00 P.M.
Council Members Present:
M Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice
Mayor Louis R. Jones, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, Mayor William D.
Sessoms, Jr., Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood
Council Members Absent:
Shannon DS Kane family vacation
John D. Moss arrived at 3:50 p.m.
John E. Uhrin family vacation
April 7, 2015
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
FY2015-16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN
CONSITUTIONAL OFFICERS
Commonwealth's Attorney
ITEM#64698
2:00 P.M.
Mayor Sessoms welcomed Colin Stolle, Commonwealth's Attorney. Mr. Stolle expressed his appreciation
to City Council for their continued support:
Office of the
Commonwealth's Attorney
Budget Workshop April 7, 2015
Colin Stolle, Commonwealth's Attorney
Below is the Department's Operating Budget:
Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney Operating Budget
FY 14-15 FY 1445 FY 15-16 ( FY 15.16 Change FY 15 Amended
Program Unit Amended I FrE Proposed I FT[: to FY 16 Proposed
Judicial $8,034,298 80.20 $ 7,862,105 80.93 $(172,193) (2:14%)
Victim-Witness $315,353 6.5 $333,122 6.5 $17,769 5.63%
Grant
DEA Seized $400,000 0 $400,000 0 0%
Property
Total $8,749,651 86.70 $8,595,227 87.43 $(154,424) (1.76%)
Total without $8,349 651 86.70 $8,195,227 87.43 - $(154,424) (1.8596)
DEA
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
FY2015-16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN
. CONSITUTIONAL OFFICERS
Commonwealth's Attorney
ITEM#64698
(Continued)
The Department has very little operating expense:
FY 2015-16 Budget
Budget by Fund
$400,000
5%
■General Fund •DEA Seized Property t DCJS Grant E$tate
$754,747
Ua
Budget by Expense Category llll � 15
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Personnel C Operations
Below are the Department's significant issues:
Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney
Significant Issues
➢ Handled over 18,650 criminal charges last fiscal year
➢ Due to the increase in the use of forensic science and technology,cases
are becoming more complex,requiring more time for advanced case
preparation.
)> Due to ever-changing case law,attorneys are spending more time
reading and researching to be thoroughly prepared for court.
➢ Prosecution of all DUI charges with no additional staff creates
additional work for attorneys,docket clerks,and paralegals.
➢ The office prosecuted last year:
➢ Over 3,660 felony property crimes
➢ Over 1,560 various violent crimes
➢ Over 1,400 various felony drug offenses
April 7, 2015
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
FY2015-16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN
CONSITUTIONAL OFFICERS
Commonwealth's Attorney
ITEM#64698
(Continued)
Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney
Significant Issues (continued)
> Although not statutorily required,the office prosecuted last year:
u Over 2,320 domestic violence charges
> Took over handling more than 2,000 misdemeanor DUI related charges
➢ During the week of March 16-20,the Commonwealth's Attorney's
Office handled:
> 462 felony cases in Circuit Court
> 49 bond hearings;26 bond appeal hearings;3 detention hearings
> 212 determination of counsel hearings
> 72 sentencing hearings
> 77 preliminary hearings
> 105 revocation hearings
> 149 individual indictments(264 charges)from the March 2015 Grand Jury
Below are a few of the Department's Trends and Highlights:
Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney
Trends&Highlights
➢ Beginning on June 30,2014 our office began prosecuting
every DUI offense that occurs in the City of Virginia Beach.
This has created a great deal of additional work and we are
handling this with no additional staff.
➢ In the past year,our office has taken advantage of over 150
volunteer opportunities,resulting in hundreds of hours of
service to the community.
➢ Our office released two public service announcements:one
on the dangers of DUI,and one on the dangers of heroin.
> DHS received at least 50 calls for heroin addiction help as a result of
users or their loved ones viewing our PSA on local television.
April 7, 2015
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
FY2015-16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN
CONSITUTIONAL OFFICERS
Commonwealth's Attorney
ITEM#64698
(Continued)
Conclusions
The proposed city budget for the Commonwealth's
Attorney's Office will enable the City of Virginia Beach to
continue to have:
>Higher than the national average conviction rates,
➢A continued decrease in crime rates(in part due to successful prosecution),
>The ability to keep pace with advanced legal practices and technology,
>More prosecutorial assistance in complicated misdemeanor cases,
>Continued community outreach to the citizens of Virginia Beach,providing
them with useful tools and knowledge to protect themselves from crime,
Ensuring a safe community for citizens and tourists.
Mayor Sessoms expressed his appreciation to Mr. Stolle and his entire Stafffor a job well done.
April 7, 2015
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
FY2015-16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN
CONSITUTIONAL OFFICERS
Sheriff
ITEM#64699
2:09 P.M.
Mayor Sessoms welcomed Ken Stolle—Sheriff. Sheriff Stolle expressed his appreciation to City Council
for their continued support:
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Virginia Beach Sheriffs Office
Budget Workshop April 7, 2015
Kenneth W.Stade,
5hertf/H gh Constable
Below is the Organizational Chart for the Sheriffs Department:
OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF
0 CM OF VIRGINIA BEA.
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART r
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
FY2015-16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN
CONSITUTIONAL OFFICERS
Sheriff
ITEM#64699
(Continued)
Sheriff Stolle provided the Department's Operating Budget expenditures:
Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office Operating Budget
EXPENDITURES
Program FY 14-15 EY a FY 1-16 YD.'S:6 Change Fol 15 wed to
U Amended FTE Proposed FTE FY 16 Proposed
shgkf - $2,210,832 22.43 $2,332,812 23.06 $121,980 5.5%
otku
Court
Support $3,454,549 62.84 $3,507,731 62.04 $53,182 1.5%
xrtkes
`°""t'"`1 $28,975,965 356.60 $31,576,701 358.30 $2,600,736 9.0%
$448,100 13.17 $419,236 9.09 ($28,864) (6.4%)
MM
Lentri°"d $2,103,043 37.00 $2,172,003 37.00 $68,960 3.3%
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D.A.R.E.— $767,486 11.00 0 0 ($767,486) (100%)
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Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office Operating Budget
CONTINUED EXPENDITURES
P ogra FY 14.15 FY 14-15 .FY 15-14 fY 15-16 Change FY 15 Amender to
Fhit Amended FTE Proposed F'T£ FY 16 Proposed
mem,.
„„1„,:. $853,679 10.00 $855,933 10.00 $2,254 0.3%
inmateservke. $857,336 11.40 $920,668 13.95 $63,332 7.4%
$152,455 1.00 $153,539 1.00 $1,084 0.7%
Academy
$28,026 NA $1,083,514 NA $1,055,488 3,766.1%
eenNnFenaes
TranrFunds er' $24,551 NA $0 NA ($24551) (100%)
Othe
Total $39,876,022 525.44 $43,022,137 514.44 $3,146,115 7.9%
Eapandkures
April 7, 2015
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
FY2015-16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN
CONSITUTIONAL OFFICERS
Sheriff
ITEM#64699
(Continued)
Below are the Department's Revenues:
Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office-Operating Budget
REVENUES
REveNuss" 1 114,x. FY1S 16 MANGE MS
AMENDED PROPOSED AMENDED TO FY 26
PROPOSED
FEES $5,098,588 $4,648,588< ($450,000)
STATE $18,010,250 $18,092,672 $82,422
FEDERAL $602,250 $200,750 ($401,500)
TRANSFERS $15,589,934 $20,080,127 $4,490,193
FUND BALANCE $575,000 $0 ($575,000)
TOTAL REVENUES $39,876,022 $43,022,137 $3,146,115
The majority of the Department's expenditures are related to personnel:
Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office
Comparisons
Expenditures Revenues
s.�
519
$4 648 588
10 819,
szoo,so o.anc
C Fees Collected by Sheriffs Office
State
e Personnel RI Operating Federal
Reserves C City Transfer
April 7, 2015
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
FY2015-16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN
CONSITUTIONAL OFFICERS
Sheriff
ITEM#64699
(Continued)
Below is comparison chart of expenditures per capita for other Sheriff Departments in the Region:
Expenditures Per Capita - Sheriff
20 "w r 20 20 ' 2024.
Virginia $70.43 $73.45 $78.07 $83.55
Beach
Chesapeake $140.01 $142.81 $135.44 $144.33
Norfolk $126.67 $121.97 $137.13
Portsmouth $127.97 $119.41 $130.21 $136.70
Suffolk $17.18 $22.82 $24.13 $23.84
Hampton $79.91 $78.01 $84.68 $86.97
Newport $82.84 $83.77 $82.95 $87.95
News
Expenditures Per Capita-Sheriff
$160.00
$140.00
$120.00 --- -- --- -- w Virginia Beach
$100.00 ■Chesapeake
Norfolk
$80.00 ■Portsmouth
$60.00 P Suffolk
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$40.00 E Hampton
$20.00 1:d Newport News
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2011 2012 2013 2014
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
FY2015-16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN
CONSITUTIONAL OFFICERS
Sheriff
ITEM#64699
(Continued)
Below is comparison chart of the expenditures per capita for the Sheriff Departments in the Region:
Expenditures Per Capita-Sheriff
$16000
Si:
$zooD
$10000 --. —IR—Chesapeake
$6000 ........_ —�.�SE
$1000
,...._Newport News
520.00
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2011 2012 2013 2114
Data for FY2013-14 is not yet available for the City of Norfolk
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Virginia Beach $70.43 $73.45 $78.07 $83.55
Chesapeake $140.01 $142.81 $135.44 $144.33
Norfolk $126.67 $121.97 $137.13
Portsmouth $127.97 $119.41 $130.21 $136.70
Suffolk $17.18 $22.82 $24.13 $23.84
Hampton $79.91 $78.01 $84.68 $86.97
Newport News $82.84 $83.77 $82.95 $87.95
Below are the critical services NOTfunded:
Critical Services NOT Funded
DEPARTMENT RANK TITLE SERVICE LEVEL FTE'S AMOUNT
1 3obTaskAnalyss 3 - 260,000
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Malntmaore$25,910,Anluul Trainiog,518,00]
Programs,10,000 for P50 InvestigatorsInvestigators$18,000,
Training for EourWlrangwrtation and Cr01 Process
2 120,100 2 ]63,5]5
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Additional Deputies for Work Force(21$10]163,
Additional Corporal(11&Deputy(11 for 54407
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
FY2015-16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN
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Agriculture
ITEM#64703
2:38 P.M.
Mayor Sessoms welcomed David Trimmer, Director—Agriculture Department. Mr. Trimmer expressed
his appreciation to City Council for their continued support:
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Agriculture Department
Budget Workshop April 7, 2015
Mr. David Trimmer, Director
Below is the Department's Operating Budget:
Agriculture Operating Budget
ftogram un't .fiW 2445 I fl..14• 15-16 PY 13-16° Change Fy
/Amended 15F{�` Proposed FT E Amended to W16
Poee
Director's Office $ 306,196 2.52 $ 298,010 2.52 ($8,186) (2.7%)
Extension Office $ 279,306 6.0 $ 299,284 6.0 $19,978 7.2%
Farmers Market $ 233,447 2.0 $ 236,655. 2 $3,208 1.4%
Agricultural
Reserve $4,474,353 1.48 $3,314,544 1.48 ($1,159,809) (25.9%)
Program
Total $5,293,302 12.0 $4,148,493 12.0 $(1,144,809) (21.6%)
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Agriculture
ITEM#64703
(Continued)
The majority of the Department's expenditures are related to Debt Service:
FY 2015-16 Budget
$833,949
Budget by Fund
r ,ate;
$2,096
$3,314,544
79.9% .,........—_.
General Fund ARP $SV7S
Budget by Expense Category
[VALUE]
$3,089,5643
74.5%
Personnel ■Operations
Debt Service •Reserves and Transfers
Below are the Department's Significant Issues:
Agriculture Department Significant Issues
➢ Agriculture growth in Virginia Beach continues to be strong
with an estimated economic impact of$120 million in 2014.
➢ All facets of Agribusiness remain strong: production farming
(crops),fruits&vegetables,tourism,farmers markets,ARP,
equine,etc.
➢ Farmers Market high profile events and community
interaction make it a place to visit,shop and enjoy activities
and AG education opportunities;500,000 estimated annual
attendance with 100 plus events planned for 2015.
➢ Agricultural Reserve Program(ARP)enrolled 9,266 since the
program's inception in 1995.
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Agriculture
ITEM#64703
(Continued)
Agriculture Department Significant Issues-continued
➢ The Office of Farmland Preservation,under the Virginia
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services(VDACS),
continues to partner with the City's Agricultural Reserve
Program to offer reimbursement funding for easement
acquisition costs to help further local dollars invested.
➢ In 2012$110,952 was allocated.
➢ In 2013$160,715 was allocated.
➢ In 2014$149,678 was allocated.
➢ In 2015$286,983 was allocated.
➢ To date,the City has been reimbursed a total of$642,911.
➢ 2013-2014 Virginia Beach Office of Volunteer Resources
Annual Report shows Agriculture with a count of 1,156
volunteers contributing 40,661 hours with a value of$794,650
to the City(equaling 19.55 FTEs,6th highest department).
Agriculture Department Significant Issues- Continued
➢ Continued focus on Agritourism(Partner with CVB)
➢ Farm Tours
➢ Taste of the Farmers Market
➢ Pungo Strawberry Festival— 32rd year
➢ Ag Educational Programs at the Farmers Market—Expose local
K-5th Grade students to Agriculture,Proper Nutrition,Farm
Experiences,Master Gardener Programs:Kitchen Garden and
Farmers Market Garden displays through demos,skits and
tours via the Rural Heritage Center(RHC).
➢ 2012-13 2,122 Children Participants in RHC Education Program
➢ 2013-14 2,200 Children Participants in RHC Education Program
➢ 2014-15 Estimated 2,300 children will participate in RHC Education
Program
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Agriculture
ITEM#64703
(Continued)
Agriculture Department Significant Issues- Continued
➢ Continue working with local fruits and vegetable growers to assist in
creating opportunities to market and sell their produce locally and
increase opportunities to increase production and sales.
> Y-Not Wednesday—7th Year
> Libraries—3rd year Farm to Library Program-4 libraries(Kempsville,
Central,Princess Anne,and Bayside)
> Farm to William Farm Recreation Center(Planned)
> Wednesday Farmers Market Fruit and Vegetable"Live"Auction—3rd year
> Fifteen Major Events at the Farmers Market;Harvest Fair being the
Largest
➢ Continue to focus on growing and developing shopping,AG
Tourism,and community event venue for citizens and tourist to
experience a family friendly environment.
➢ AG Tourism
Agriculture Department Significant Issues- Continued
➢ Continue to promote and support the numerous 4-H programs
13 clubs currently with 385 active volunteers offered by the
Virginia Tech Extension team.
➢ Continue to support community agriculture venues and events.
➢ Continue to support programs such as the Hampton Roads Buy
Fresh Local Chapter,Virginia Soil and Water Conservation
Programs(VADARE),Pungo Strawberry Festival(32nd Year in
May 2014),Excellence In Agriculture Program(started in 1966),
and the Virginia State Fair which is owned and operated by the
State of Virginia Farm Bureau.
➢ Continue to support the growth of AG industry in Virginia
Beach:an estimated$120 million economic impact to the City
in 2014.
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Agriculture
ITEM#64703
(Continued)
Agriculture Department Significant Issues-Continued
➢ Continue to preserve farmland for future generations to sustain
agriculture,preserve jobs,maintain a rural setting,provide
open space,control density growth and protect the
environment.
Mr. Trimmer advised the Agriculture industry in the City continues to be strong with $120-Million
economic impact in 2014:
Conclusions
2040 Vision
- 460,000 Residents
- Sustainable Agriculture Industry
- Ability to Grow,Source and Provide Local Fresh
Products
Mayor Sessoms expressed his appreciation to Mr. Trimmer and his entire Stafffor a job well done.
April 7, 2015
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
FY2015-16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN
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Convention and Visitors Bureau
ITEM#64704
2:54 P.M.
Mayor Sessoms welcomed Jim Ricketts, Director — Convention and Visitors Bureau. Mr. Ricketts
expressed his appreciation to City Council for their continued support of the CVB:
int .
Convention & Visitors
Bureau
Budget Workshop April 7, 2015
Jim Ricketts, Director
Below is the Department's Operating Budget:
Convention&Visitors Bureau Operating Budget
PCkgseOt tied i'Y84kS8 #X1445 6"1,8 16 m l.. OI.,,Ze gV 2014-16 Andetted to£Y 201Sd6 Proposed
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Nn of Salaries/fringe Benefits transferred
Olrectoes Office 1,299,832 1200 843.064 .800 0166,1681-3 Hint apmd9um cut and
1X to TP,aper
ed to TAP Fund
N.of S
ries/Fringe Benefnx Increases
Tourism Marketme&Sales 494,901 6.00 491,912 6.00 12,9351 -0. nal Improvement moved to
TAP Fund
Net of ies/Fr a
Sports Marketing 268,624 3 O 262,469 3.00 16,15% -. Improvement/uniforms
moved tooT PFundpro
'an Markeong& 816,621 10.00 3,084,326 33.00 203005 23.23, et 9fSalaries/Fnnee Benefits transferred
Sales
Net
Expenditures due to
Yo-enreeeaaM1 cont emion 1 av 6432 6545330 63 s9 210 SamierJFnin6e Benefits,Revenue...ease
Center
4 3%of increase of•126,98410 fund
transportatro sedoefor VOCC i t
during arena construction
Tot.General Fund 9,214,401
95.32
9,221,461 93 69 13,060 0 leo
Preplan Unit FY1os£6 61,3411 6Yt5-16 MS-£6
Menge FY 2ounsio eruteri eV 2.01A16 Pat
TAP Wed Aread," #Tf A0000890 Fly ., vas
Tourism&Comemlon 9 540 1 9,630,533 - 140,052 3 556 increase In lodging and meal tax revenue
AdvertisingdA
Ve0or Information Centers 1,211,25 1,338,206 12.39 121. 10. pFund ary/Frin6�BeMfltz transferred to
Irene,.to Other Funds 56,838 - 0 TA rom en IF tl
Total TAP Fund 10,814,673
11.39
1,016,011 12.39 361,505 2.4%
Program VON FYu4£3 #1,14.351 -#1,15,16 '6Y'As^17 K,tee,g.rV 201415Amesrdadb#Y 20151677176 2
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Teal M Budget 20,128,913 106.11 20,403,538 106.28 214,565 3.4%
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April 7, 2015
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FY2015-16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN
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Convention and Visitors Bureau
ITEM#64704
(Continued)
FY 2015-16 Budget
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CVB Budget by Fund
stoP,000
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General Fond s Tip Fund tools campaign 6 TAP Fund
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CVB Budget by Expense Category
e Penannel eOperations m Reserves and Transfers
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Below are the Key Tourism Indicators:
Virginia Beach— Key Tourism Indicators
Spending
(in billions$) 1.15 1.06 1.13 1.22 1.28 1.31
City and State
Tax Revenue(in 95.83 91.63 94.93 98.02 102.00 108.00
millions)
Jobs 11,918 11,596 11,560 11,760 12,025 12,257
Source:US Travel Association
Total Annual Overnight Visitors to Virginia Beach—(in mnrons}
5.3 5.5 5.7 5.9 5.9
Source:Longwood International
VIRGInIR
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Convention and Visitors Bureau
ITEM#64704
(Continued)
Below are the Department's Significant Issues:
Convention& Visitors Bureau
Significant Issues/Concerns
• Downsizing of hotel meeting space venues and facilities,
no real meeting and convention hotel is available for
larger group business.
• Convention Center Headquarters Hotel support adjacent
to the VBCC.
• Norfolk Intl Airport continues to struggle with direct
flights past the mid west states.
• Competition is improving its meeting and event options
at a faster rate than VB.(i.e. Headquarters Hotel,
Entertainment Complex,Amateur Sports Venues).
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COMPETITIVE FUNDING ISSUES:
Year End Hotel RevPAR Performance
REVENUE PER AVAILABLE ROOM
$85
$75
65.65 66.71
o $65 . . • _ . I•
a• $55
• $45
$35
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
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Convention and Visitors Bureau
ITEM#64704
(Continued)
COMPETITIVE FUNDING ISSUES:
Year End Hotel RevPAR Performance
REVENUE PER AVAILABLE ROOM
$85
$75
65.65 66.71
c $65 61.45 62�16w^ 63 09 +'
64.12
$55 - b8.36
48.83 51.44
$45 47.67
$35
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
+VIRGINIA BEACH +MYRTLE BEACH
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COMPETITIVE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ISSUES:
Future Meeting/Event Room Nights Booked
Future Meeting/Event Room Nights Booked by Market Segment
140,000
120,000 _.
00a100 000
p 80,000 __..
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40,000
w
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FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14
Fisol Year
...SPORTS DEFINITE ROOM NIGHTS
VIRGInIR
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Convention and Visitors Bureau
ITEM#64704
(Continued)
COMPETITIVE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ISSUES:
Future Meeting/Event Room Nights Booked
Future Meeting/Event Room Nights Booked by Market Segment
140,000
120,000 _�.�... .....,n,..�*d»,..
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BEaCH
Below are the Department's Top Priorities for FY 2015-2016:
Raising the Bar:
TOP PRIORITIES for FY 15-16
LEISURE PROMOTIONS
4 'Y+kY +
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
+•-%, INTERNATIONAL MARKETING
p MEETINGS/CONVENTIONS/
SPORTS MARKETING
4 � +
COMMUNICATION AND ADVOCACY
= SOLID YEAR-ROUND DESTINATION
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Mayor Sessoms expressed his appreciation to Mr. Ricketts and his entire Stafffor a job well done.
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
FY2015-16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN
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Economic Development
ITEM#64705
3:08 P.M.
Mayor Sessoms welcomed Warren Harris, Director—Economic Development. Mr. Harris expressed his
appreciation to City Council for their continued support:
Economic Development
Budget Workshop April 7, 2015
Warren D. Harris
Director
Below is the Department's Operating Budget:
Economic Development Operating Budget
14=15 FY141 FY15"16 Y15-16 Change FY 15 Amended
P fl Unit Amended st Proposed' Tf to.FY€6Proposed
Director's Office $2,762,785 16 $ 3,023,542 16 $260,757 9.44%
Capital Projects $66,194 1 $69,304 1 $3,110 4.70%
(APZ FTE)
Sub Total $2,828,979 17 $3,092,846 17 $263,867 9.33%
Grow Smart $308,162 1 $295,942 1 ($12,220) (3.97%)
Total $3,137,141 18- $3,388,788 18 $251,647 8.02%
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Economic Development
ITEM#64705
(Continued)
FY 2015-16 Budget
$69,304
2.0%
Budget by Fund or Revenue
$3,319,484
98.0%
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Budget by Expense Category
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Economic Development
ITEM#64705
(Continued)
Below are the Department's Significant Issues:
Economic Development Significant Issues
• Biomedical and healthcare marketing development(Task Force)
• Maintain the current level of economic development momentum in an increasingly challenging environment
• Unknown impacts of sequestration have created uncertainty within the defense industry about future contract awards
• Need for financing programs-providing financing/funding/incentive mechanisms to recruit industries/equity investors
• Promoting small women and minority related indusmes
• Need for"Product".sites and buildings in the marketplace
— Continue to promote the development ofcorporate office space and inventory to recruit and retain knowledge-based
ompan es u
• Workforce development and talent attraction .`
• Significant projects rrr .,g
- Arena w' t.Yr d •m°.
— Dome Site ;y
Ott' 14
- Town Center—Block 9
— Light Rail
- Corporate Landing
- Princess Anne Commons Bio Park "
- London Bridge Commerre Center
— Historic Kempsville
• Expanding upon multi-modal transportation infrastructure that will assist with economic development growth
• SGA Support
• Existing economicmarket conditions,such as the cost of natural gas,reduce the incentive to actively pursue the alternative energy
industry sector.Also,timelines for such initiatives as offshore wind are many years into the future.
• International marketing
• Continue building a technology-oriented marketing program
• APZ-1 grant funding in out years is a growing concern(APZ-1 has been reduced to$2.176 mill for FY 15/16)
Below are the Department's Trends and Highlights:
Economic Development
FY 2014-15 Trends&Highlights
• As of November 2013,we are 100%staffed up with no current vacancies.
• Defense companies express continued concern about the impacts that
sequestration will have on their future growth.
• Various national and international companies either located to Virginia Beach for
the first time or expanded their existing presence.(i.e.,Canada Metal Pacific,
Haulotte,Liberty Tax,JES/KBH Business Management Systems,&Green Flash)
• The Mayor's Bio Medical Task Force,along with its consultant(Facility Logix(,have
concluded and presented their final report to City Council.This report identified
diabetes,cardiovascular disease,neuroscience,traumatic brain injury/wounded
warrior related injuries as areas of potential focus.The report also recommended
leveraging existing assets within the Princess Anne Commons corridor.Although a
vision has been shared,there is still more work to be done.
• Economic Development continues to work closely with the SGA office to
implement development plans.
• More than$111 million in new capital investment was made by the City's business
community for the year,supporting the creation of nearly 940 new jobs and
718,000 sq.ft.of commercial space being developed or leased throughout the City.
The Department assisted 50 total companies with their location or expansion.
• We continue to see an increase in national retailers within Town Center's phase V
development.(West Elm,Anthropologic,Lululemon,REI Sports,Nordstrom Rack)
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Economic Development
ITEM#64705
(Continued)
Economic Development
FY 2014-15 Trends&Highlights
• Virginia Beach Economic Development continues to rank 2n°in economic activity on an annual basis among
Virginia communities behind Fairfax County.
• The international business market continues to invest in Virginia Beach.
— Our international consultant,PSD—Global,continues to represent us and explore opportunities in the
the European market.
• We have won three Excellence in Economic Development Awards from IEDC:
— Yes Dceana(Gold)
— Born Leaders(Bronze)
— VBDA Annual Report(Bronze)
• We recently updated our Economic Development Strategy and have submitted our reaccreditation package to
AEDO/IEDC
• Expanding the integration and use of technology into all marketing and customer service efforts
— The launch of our mobile application
• GrowSmart FY14/15 accomplishments
— Establishment of GrowSmart Foundation
— Over 4,000 children impacted to date
— 15 teacher scholarships awarded in 2013-14
— Business training,mentoring and support to 11 new small,women,&minority owned businesses;34 to
date
— Assisted child care owners in increasing revenues by 23%(2014)
— 44 jobs created
— Professional development provided to over 330 early education teachers
Economic Development
FY 2014-15 Trends&Hi:hli. is
Prospect -IVIarch2O15t •
Projects by Geography
Local 44
National 40
International 26
Projects by Target Industry
Manufacturing 41
Maritime/Logistics 23
Technology 31
Defense 11
Office 33
Bio/Life Science 6
Retail 12
Other 15
"VBDED's digital marketing program is exceeding expectations,with interactions consistently exceeding
industry standards:Time Spent on Content is 22%higher,with Call To Action Rates 32340 better"
April 7, 2015
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ECONOMIC VITALITY
Economic Development
ITEM#64705
(Continued)
Conclusions
• Bio Science and health care research and development is an emerging target industry
for Virginia Beach.Although we have certain assets in place to capitalize on it we
need to add to that inventory and create programs that will assist in attracting
businesses within this industry sector.
• We are preparing for the uncertainty in the market place.Funding Economic
Development initiatives reassures companies and investors that Virginia Beach is a
stable and business friendly-community.
• We are continuing our presence in the global market,especially in Germany,and PSD-
Global is assisting us in capitalizing on that opportunity.
• Expanding the integration of technology into all marketing and customer service
efforts.
• We are vertically integrating various business assistance programs that offer
assistance for start-up,growth,and emerging companies.This is a'' ear pr'ogr$iS t"p
of assistance.
• APZ-1 grant funding in ouk earsfsa growing concern
Absence of ELC grant funding GrowSmart needs additits i
• There is a critical need for additional staffing for both Economl D
GrowSmart.
Questions?
Mayor Sessoms expressed his appreciation to Mr. Harris and the entire Department for their hard work.
April 7, 2015
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
FY2015-16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN
ECONOMIC VITALITY
Housing and Neighborhood Preservation
ITEM#64706
3:40 P.M.
Mayor Sessoms welcomed Andrew Friedman, Director—Housing and Neighborhood Preservation. Mr.
Friedman expressed his appreciation to City Council for their continued support:
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PRESERVATION
Budget Workshop April 7, 2015
Andrew Friedman, Director
Below is the Department's Operating Budget:
to raektilit
Housing&Neighborhood Preservation Operating Budget
Admin&
Neighborhood $ 767,891 7.14 $ 763,559 6.03 $.(4,332) ,(0.56°l0)
Preservation
Code 2,496,222 29.22 2,494,226 29.22 (1.996) (0.08!)
Enforcement
Dev.lRehab
Affordable 1,393,500 2.82 1,362,545 1.81 (30,995) (2.22%)
Housing
Affordable
Rental Housing 21,322,675 19.69 21,754,936 18.79 432,261 2.03%
Homeless 1,007,643 3.13 1,221,705 5.15 214,062 21.24%
Programs
Total $26,987,931 62.0 $27,596,971 61.0 $609,040 2.26%
April 7, 2015
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
FY2015-16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN
ECONOMIC VITALITY
Housing and Neighborhood Preservation
ITEM#64706
(Continued)
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Fund or Revenue
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16.801
Hose,Choice
Voucher Funde.
E20,351,J85, Personnel,
73.161
56,581,133.
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Below are the Department's Significant Issues:
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Significant Issues—City Council Priorities
Housing Resource Center:
35%plans complete.
Development of the operational and service system over the next 9-
12 months,with goals for maximum community involvement.
centralization of existing services,and cost sustainability.
Aging Housing Stock:
survey of housing conditions shows we are maintaining exterior code
compliance over the past 25 years
Neighborhood Preservation Plan review/update
review of best practices nationally
provide Council with ideas/options for consideration in the fall
Workforce Housing Initiative
Working with Advisory board on new ideas/initiatives
Consider updated study of housing market conditions and
opportunities
Return to Council later this year
April 7, 2015
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
FY2015-16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN
ECONOMIC VITALITY
Housing and Neighborhood Preservation
ITEM#64706
(Continued)
Significant Issues(p2)
Hopeless-,env:
Council support in 14-15 for Coordinated Assessment and Budget
includes oceanfront outreach program has helped dramatically
improve service system
Vouchers for Veterans.
We continue to increase our ability to serve veterans through HUD
Housing Choice Vouchers provided to the City for Veterans(VASH).
We have increased by 37 in the past year,for a total of 131.
Funding.Issues:
Federal funding for 15-16 is down only slightly.Ordinance to adjust
budget will be submitted in May.
Federal funding for 15-16 is down$1.7 million from FY 09-10.
Staf ing.
Eliminated two FTE's and have proposed one additional FTE
(Outreach Supervisor for the Oceanfront Outreach program).
Below is the Department's only major CIP Funded Project:
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Major CIP Projects Funded
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350-3000 Housing Resource $29,963,792 $25,269,453 (a)
Center
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
(a)35%plans were complete in March,2015;construction to begin in 2016,
opening in late 2017.
April 7, 2015
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
FY2015-16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN
ECONOMIC VITALITY
Housing and Neighborhood Preservation
ITEM#64706
(Continued)
Conclusions
Council support for key steps in the improvement of our
homeless services system means that:
our system works better and we have achieved
compliance with Federal requirements
• Agencies are working together and continuous
improvements are being made
• The Housing Resource Center will provide a community
focus for additional enhancements
Our three challenges,which we are working hard to address,are:
Expanding affordable housing opportunities
Insuring the preservation of our housing stock
• Making homelessness rare.brief and non-re-occurring
Thank you!
Thank you for the opportunity to discuss this with you!
Your questions and comments....
Mayor Sessoms thanked Mr. Friedman and the entire Department for all of the hard work.
April 7, 2015
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
FY2015-16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN
ECONOMIC VITALITY
Strategic Growth Area
ITEM#64707
3:46 P.M.
Mayor Sessoms welcomed Barry Frankenfield, Director — Strategic Growth Area. Mr. Frankenfield
expressed his appreciation to City Council for their continued support:
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Strategic Growth Areas
Budget Workshop April 7, 2015
Barry Frankenfield
Below are the Department's Tends and Highlights regarding Strategic Growth:
Strategic Growth Areas
FY 2014-15 Trends&Highlights
➢ Resort Management Special Events&Cost Recovery Program
➢ Expand Parking Operations: Little Island,Town Center,25th Street,
Increased enforcement in neighborhoods,new parking contract
➢ Pembroke SGA Rezoning,Interim Reduced Setback Ordinance,
Ongoing SGA Rezoning
➢ Transportation Master Plan/Comprehensive Plan Update
➢ LRT Pembroke Station Location Study
➢ VBTES/Light Rail Process;and,facilitation of$155M Grant for Light
Rail Extension
➢ Bus Stop Infrastructure Analysis on all 500+bus stops
➢ Fiscal Impact and Economic Analysis
April 7, 2015
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
FY2015-16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN
ECONOMIC VITALITY
Strategic Growth Area
ITEM#64707
(Continued)
Strategic Growth Areas
FY 2014-15 Trends&Highlights
➢ 25th Street I-Fly Parking Facility:Completion of I-Fly,garage
expected in June 2015
D. Oceanfront Trolleys: 14 Trolley's on order,included State and
Federal Grant
➢ Rudee Walk:Completed to boardwalk
➢ Complete Streets Policy: Completed
➢ Historic Cavalier Hotel:Oversight of design and development
➢ Arena Planning:Initial analysis and planning
➢ Burton Station: Start on Phase I Water and Sewer
➢ Resort Projects:Winston Salem Avenue;Rudee Promenade,
29th Street,Oceanfront Capital Reinvestment
Below are the Trends and Highlights regarding staffing:
Strategic Growth Areas
FY 2014-15 Trends&Highlights: Staffing
➢ SGA Office:
• SGA Engineer reclassified to SGA Planner
• Planning Coordinator"on loan"from Planning
➢ Special Events Division:
• Special Events Coordinator Position hired
• Special Events Supervisor hired
• "Transfer"of 4 FTE's to TIP
April 7, 2015
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
FY2015-16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN
ECONOMIC VITALITY
Strategic Growth Area
ITEM#64707
(Continued)
Below are the Trends and Highlights regarding parking:
Strategic Growth Area
FY 2014-15 Trends&Highlights:Parking
➢ Parking Division:
• New Parking Manager Hired
• New Hire of Accountant II(Re-classification of Business
Representative II)
• 2 new garages online this year
• Expectation for a"World Class"Parking Management
System
• Increasing complications related to software and
technology for addressing shared parking,permits,and
ticketing
• Implementation of Parking Strategy including
neighborhood impacts
FY 2015-16 Budget
$804,556
XB 0
5%
$5,455,298 6
92. �
■General Fund ,:TIP
as Mass Transit Fund Parking Enterprise
Budget by Fund
Personnel F Operations&Capital Outlay
Debt Service ■Reserves and Transfers
Budget by Expense Category
April 7, 2015
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
FY2015-16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN
ECONOMIC VITALITY
Strategic Growth Area
ITEM#64707
(Continued)
Below is the Department of Management Services recommended Operating Budget for FY2014/15 and
FY2015/16:
DMS Recommended Operating Budget
FY$415 F #4- FY15.6 Y f6 Change "
Program Un4 Amender FTE Proposed Amended to FY s6
Proposed
SGA Office $604,812 5.0 $579,487 5.0 $(25,325) (4.2%)
Mass Transit 6,348,810 0.0 6,545,902 0.0 197,092 3.1%
Operations
Transportation 188,029 2.0 225,069 2.0 37,040 19.7%
Planning
Resort
Programs and 3,870,162 4.0 3,938,506 4.0 68,344 1.8%
Special Events
Parking 3,372,009 7.o 5,435,298 9.0 2,063,289 61.2%
Total $14,383,822 18.0 $16,724,262 20.0 $2,340,440 16.3%
Strategic Growth Area
Primary Budget Adjustment Summary
➢ SGA Office:
• Operating budget decreased,Engineer III reclassified to a Planner III $?5,3'5
➢ Mass Transit Operations:
Cost of maintaining current services $197,092
• Budget Unit moved from the General Fund to the Mass Transit Fund
> Resort Programs and Special Events:
• Resort Programs Office expenditures($368,917)&revenues($130,759)moved to
the TIP fund.Corresponding transferfrom TIP Fund to General Fund Reduced.
Major Entertainment appropriation increased $77,750
➢ Parking:
Operating budget increased $2,053,289
• 25th St revenues reinstated,RPPP rate increase,and revenue processing
procedure change
• Added one Parking Manager,a vehicle,and an IT Specialist
• Parking Manager and vehicle expense shared with Economic Development
SSD fund(5o%)
April 7, 2015
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
FY2015-16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN
ECONOMIC VITALITY
Strategic Growth Area
ITEM#64707
(Continued)
Below is the Department's Significant Issues:
Strategic Growth Area
Significant Issues
➢ Parking:
• RPPP employee parking rate increase$25 per year to$20 per
month
• New Parking Manager to oversee the Town Center parking
operations
• IT Support FTE to transition and integrate older parking
technology to more advanced service technology and maintain
network
• Budget growth is primarily attributable to the renegotiated
parking contract
Economic and Tourism
Development
Capital Improvement
Program
Budget Workshop April 7, 2015
Barry Frankenfield
April 7, 2015
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
FY2015-16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN
ECONOMIC VITALITY
Strategic Growth Area
ITEM#64707
(Continued)
Below is the Department's Capital Improvement Program (CIP)for FY2016-2021:
Capital Improvement Program FY 2016-FY 2021
Economic and Tourism Development* $230,718,602
*Includes$119,610,192 appropriations to date
Capital Budget- FY 16
, Proposed
ti F'1 fY 2.m6 Difference
millions) (in millions) .(in million
Economic and Tourism $29.1 $61.0 +$31.9
Development
Below are the Highlights of the CIP Program:
Economic and Tourism
CIP Program Highlights
> Oceana ITA Conformity&Acquisition reflects a gradual reduction in
funding as the number of willing sellers declines. 100%City funded from FY
2015-16 onward
> Economic Development Investment Program(EDIP)funding ongoing
> Maintenance funding for Oceanfront Parking Facilities,Town Center
Garages&Plaza and Amphitheater
> Continue funding for:Oceanfront Capital Projects Reinvestment,Winston
Salem Avenue and Winston Salem Avenue(Marina District)Improvements,
> Previous Years Fully Funded Projects:29th Street Improvements,SGA
Burton Station projects(Phases I,II and III)and Historic Kempsville
> Increase in Year 1 Funding(+$600,000)in CIP 9-096 Oceanfront Capital
Projects Reinvestment to support installation of new Boardwalk Lighting
> Rosemont Strategic Growth Area Project(9-056)deleted,funding
transferred to SGA CIP 9-081
April 7, 2015
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
FY2015-16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN
ECONOMIC VITALITY
Strategic Growth Area
ITEM#64707
(Continued)
Below are the new projects included in the CIP:
Economic and Tourism Development CIP
NEW PROJECTS
of
ra _� FY*Funding`Project Start
Project Cost' anderDates
9100:l9TM STREET $10,863,200 $10,863,200 11/16-5/18
INFRASTRUCTURE
9-015: PROPOSED ARENA $46,520,000 $46,520,000 7/15-10/17
INFRASTRUCTURE SITE
IMPROVEMENTS
9-017: PROPOSED ARENA $21,151,000 $6,980,000 7/15-10/17
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT-
OFF SITE
NOTE:
• ALL ABOVE PROJECTS FUNDED THROUGH TOURISM INVESTMENT PROGRAM AND
HOTEL ROOM NIGHT FEE INCREASE OF$1 A NIGHT FOR 5 YEARS
• FUNDING AMOUNTS IN 9-015&9-017 HAVE BEEN REVISED FROM ORIGINAL BUDGET
SUBMITTAL
Economic and Tourism Development
CIP Summary
➢ SGA CIP Projects continue to transition from plan development
to plan implementation
➢ Advances the City's efforts of creating a year-round resort
destination and supporting a business environment that
promotes economic prosperity
➢ Fully funds City portion of Arena Project including 19th Street
and Birdneck Road improvements
➢ Provides a mechanism to safeguard the City's past investments
and to maximize the useful life of these assets
Mayor Sessoms expressed his appreciation to Mr. Frankenfield and the entire Department for their
continued work.
April 7, 2015
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
ARENA INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATE
ITEM#64708
4:13 P.M.
Mayor Sessoms welcomed Dave Hansen, Deputy City Manager. Mr. Hansen expressed his appreciation
to City Council for their continued support:
Arena Infrastructure Update
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Once the Term Sheet was approved, the City entered into negotiations with USM. Below is a Worksheet:
Preliminary Conceptual Cost Estimates
Closed Session
DCM Doug Smith,8 July 2014
Overall Project Costs with
Acquisition
These are preliminary ConCeFllral cast estimates and
worn deveupad based on Conceptual layouts.They are
subject 'r0 change based en data:ne engineetiny
design
al Ban CAST $52,671,000
Optional Streetinpe Costs $9,955,000
Optional Roadway Improvements $6,491,000
190 Street Straatscepe Costs $9,716,000
Total Project Coot w/o Acquisition $78,833,000
PropsM Acquisition Costs' $6,670,000
Additional Site Development $2,155,000
TotalProject Cost w/Acquisition $87,658,000
Propnly aotuntoe costa are Preliminary based on esM1mat00
acqu salon costs.ACual a�urslon casts may Ce hgM1er.
April 7, 2015
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
ARENA INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATE
ITEM#64708
(Continued)
Below is the conceptual Site Plan—Base Scope for the Arena Project:
CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN-BASE SCOPE
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Below is the negotiated infrastructure, both "in-the-box"and "out-of-the-box":
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Negotiated Infrastructure a.:
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April 7, 2015
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
ARENA INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATE
ITEM#64708
(Continued)
Below is the proposed CIP Adjustments:
CIP Adjustments
ManeReeSBudget.' Council Beomcillation
CIP 9-015 In the Box $52,671,000 $46,520,000
CIP 9-017 Out of the Box $15,000,000 $21,151,000
CIP 9-100 19th Street $10,863,200 $10,863,200
TOTAL $78,534,200 $78,534,200
Below is Revised CIP 9-015:
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Revised CIP 9-015
for
Council Reconciliation
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April 7, 2015
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
ARENA INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATE
ITEM#64708
(Continued)
Below is Revised CIP 9-017:
Revised CIP 9-017
for
Council Reconciliation
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Issues and Concerns
•
City Council discussion.
Mayor Sessoms expressed his appreciation for the work on this project.
April 7, 2015
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CITY COUNCIL
LIAISON REPORTS
ITEM#64709
4:30 P.M.
Council Lady Ross-Hammond advised the Library Board is looking at Strategic Planning and are
involving focus group meetings.
April 7, 2015
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CITY COUNCIL
LIAISON REPORTS
ITEM#64710
Councilman Moss advised he and Council Lady Kane agreed to review the Boards& Commissions. One
of the recommended changes is to actually select appointees from the Talent Bank. Also, the nomination
should be made at one meeting with the appointment made at the next. Also, whenever an appointment is
needed, City Council should receive a copy of the most recent Minutes of the Agency to have an idea of
their recent activity has which could be an incentive for that Agency to keep better Minutes knowing City
Council will be reviewing them at various times.
April 7, 2015
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CITY COUNCIL
COMMENTS
ITEM#64711
4:32P.M.
Council Lady Ross-Hammond advised Mayor Sessoms presented Ms. Shirley Owens Lamb a
Proclamation celebrating her 100`x'Birthday. Ms. Lamb also received a letter from President Obama.
April 7, 2015
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CITY COUNCIL
COMMENTS
ITEM#64712
Councilman Moss advised the House and Senate passed their respective Budget Resolutions. On the
Defense side of the Budget, they stayed with the Sequestration number but increased the OCO by the
amount of the difference between the Sequestration level and the amount the President requested,
approximately a $30-Billion increase. There is no increase on the Domestic, Non-Defense side of the
Budget.
April 7, 2015
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CITY COUNCIL
COMMENTS
ITEM#64713
Councilman Davenport spoke at last night's Seatack Community Civic League meeting and presented an
update on the Police Preparedness Plan for the upcoming Beach Weekend.
April 7, 2015
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CITY COUNCIL
COMMENTS
ITEM#64714
Mayor Sessoms advised for ten years, he has watched a man with physical difficulties walk on the `feeder
road" and the bike path with his wagon to the grocery store. Over the weekend, his brother-in-law
informed him he saw a Policeman, during the ice storm, pull up at the gentleman's house and take his
groceries out of his trunk while the man got out of his car. It is a reflection of the quality employees we
have in the City.
April 7, 2015
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AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
4:36 P.M.
ITEM#64715
BY CONSENSUS, the following shall compose the CONSENT AGENDA:
J. ORDINANCES
1. Ordinances to AMEND the City Code:
a. Section 2-81 re mandatory retirement age
b. Section 7-59.3 prohibiting certain signage contained on or
conveyed by bicycles on the bicycle path adjacent to the
boardwalk
c. Section 23-18.1 re crossing Police lines or barricades
2. Ordinances to AUTHORIZE the City Manager to EXECUTE Leases:
a. Museum of Contemporary Art("MOCA') at 2200 Parks Avenue
b. Friends of Ferry Plantation House, Inc. at 4136 Cheswick Lane
c. Lisa's Tinker Treasures, 5-1, at the Virginia Beach Farmers
Market
d. Flutterby Kahiau, LLC, Unit 5-2, at the Virginia Beach Farmers
Market
3. Ordinance re the 2015 Housing Choice Voucher Five Year Agency Plan, Annual
Agency Plan and Administrative Plan to AUTHORIZE the City Manager to
EXECUTE and SUBMIT such Plans to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development
4. Ordinances to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE:
a. $237,000 from the Office of the Attorney General to the Sheriff's
Office and AUTHORIZE a local grant match re communication
equipment; $1,976 re Operation Look-Out Program for Senior
Citizens; $198 for the Triad Crime Prevention for Seniors
Grant
b. $116,938 from the Virginia Department of Health's Office of
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) re Four-for-Life Grant
program to enhance rescue and medical capabilities
c. $14,447 from the Virginia Aquarium Foundation for one (1)full
time employee in the Department of Museums and DIRECT the
City Manager to include same in the FY 2016 Operating Budget
• (to be funded by the Foundation)
d. $3,000 from GEICO to the Police Department re the Every 15
Minutes Program
COUNCILMAN MOSS VERBAL NAY ON ITEM#1b
April 7, 2015
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A GENDA REVIEW SESSION
ITEM#64715
(Continued)
BY CONSENSUS, the following shall compose the CONSENT AGENDA:
K. PLANNING
1. MCQ BUILDERS, LLC—1/B.H. VINELAND, LLC for a Change in Non-Conformity
at 1046 and 1050 Old Dam Neck and 1037 Dam Neck Roads DISTRICT 7—PRINCESS
ANNE
2. BACK BAY BREW HOUSE/JOHN ATKINSON for a Conditional Use Permit (Craft
Brewery)at 612 Norfolk Avenue DISTRICT 6 —BEACH
3. SIMON ACQUISITION II, LLC NORFOLK PREMIUM OUTLETS re the
Comprehensive Plan Consistency Review for determination of whether general location
or approximate location, character and extent of proposed roadway connection between
Norfolk Premium Outlets and Northampton Boulevard is substantially in accord with the
adopted Comprehensive Plan, or part thereof pursuant to Virginia Code Section 15.2-
2232 DISTRICT 4—BAYSIDE
COUNCIL LADY HENLEY REQUESTED ITEM#1 BE DEFERRED
COUNCILMAN DAVENPORT WILL ABSTAIN ON ITEM#1
MAYOR SESSOMS WILL ABSTAIN ON ITEM#2
ITEM#3 WILL BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY
April 7, 2015
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ITEM#64716
Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., entertained a motion to permit City Council to conduct its CLOSED
SESSION,pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A), Code of Virginia, as amended,for the following purpose:
PUBLICLY-HELD PROPERTY: Discussion or consideration of the,
acquisition of real property for public purpose; or of the disposition of
publicly-held property, where discussion in an open meeting would
adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the
public body pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(3).
Beach District
Beach District
PERSONNEL MATTERS: Discussion, consideration of or interviews
of prospective candidates for employment, assignment, appointment,
promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining or resignation
of specific public officers, appointees or employees pursuant to Section
2.2-3711(A)(1)
Council Appointments: Council, Boards, Commissions, Committees,
Authorities, Agencies and Appointees
April 7, 2015
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ITEM#64716
(Continued)
Upon motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Dyer, City Council voted to proceed into
CLOSED SESSION at 4:39 P.M.
Voting: 9-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice
Mayor Louis R. Jones, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond,
Mayor William D. Sessoms,Jr., Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood
Council Members Absent:
Shannon DS Kane
John E. Uhrin
(Closed Session 4:39 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.)
(Break 4:40 P.M. - 4:47 P.M.)
April 7, 2015
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FORMAL SESSION
VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
April 7, 2015
6:00 P.M.
Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., called to order the FORMAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA BEACH
CITY COUNCIL in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, on Tuesday,April 7, 2015, at 6:00 P.M
Council Members Present:
M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice
Mayor Louis R. Jones, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond,
Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood
Council Members Absent:
Shannon DS Kane family vacation
John E. Uhrin family vacation
INVOCATION: Father Andrew Buchanan
Galilee Episcopal Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Mayor Sessoms DISCLOSED he is retired from Towne Bank (which has a corporate office located at
297 Constitution Drive in Virginia Beach), and no longer has any involvement in Towne Bank's
transactions. However, due to the size of TowneBank and the volume of transactions it handles, Towne
Bank has an interest in numerous matters in which he is not personally involved and of which he does not
have personal knowledge. In that regard, he is always concerned about the appearance of impropriety
that might arise if he unknowingly participates in a matter before City Council in which TowneBank has
an interest. Mayor Sessoms also has similar concerns with respect to Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Town Realty, which is an affiliate of Towne Bank. In order to ensure his compliance with both the letter
and spirit of the State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act (the `Act'), it is his practice to
thoroughly review each City Council agenda to idents any matters in which he might have an actual or
potential conflict. If, during his review of an agenda, he identifies a matter in which he has a `personal
interest", as defined by the Act, he will either abstain from voting, or file the appropriate disclosure letter
with the City Clerk to be included in the official records of City Council. Mayor Sessoms' letter of
January 13, 2015, is hereby made a part of the record.
April 7, 2015
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Vice Mayor Jones DISCLOSED,for many years, he served on the Board of Directors of Resource Bank.
Three (3)years ago, Fulton Financial Corporation ("Fulton Financial')purchased Resource Bank. On
March 31, 2007, Vice Mayor Jones retired from the Board of Directors. Although, he is no longer a
Board Member, he owns stock in Fulton Financial and that stock ownership causes him to have a
"personal interest" in Fulton Financial. However, due to the size of Fulton Financial and the volume of
transactions it handles in any given year, Fulton Financial, or any of the banks that are owned by Fulton
Financial, may have an interest in numerous matters in which Vice Mayor Jones has no personal
knowledge. In order to ensure his compliance with both the letter and the spirit of the State and Local
Government Conflict of Interests Act, it is his practice to thoroughly review the agenda for each meeting
of City Council for the purpose of identifying any matters in which he might have an actual or potential
conflict. If, during his review, he identifies any matters, Vice Mayor Jones will prepare and file the
appropriate disclosure letter to be recorded in the official records of City Council. Vice Mayor Jones
regularly makes this disclosure. Vice Mayor Jones'letter of April 10, 2007, is hereby made a part of the
record.
Council Lady Rosemary Wilson DISCLOSED she is a Real Estate Agent affiliated with Berkshire
Hathaway Home Services Town Realty ("Berkshire Hathaway"), which was formerly known as
Prudential Towne Realty. Because of the nature of Real Estate Agent affiliation and the volume of
transactions it handles in any given year, Berkshire Hathaway has an interest in numerous matters in
which she is not personally involved and of which she does not have personal knowledge. In order to
ensure her compliance with both the letter and the spirit of the State and Local Government Conflict of
Interests Act, it is her practice to thoroughly review the agenda for each meeting of City Council for the
purpose of identifying any matters in which she might have an actual or potential conflict. If, during her
review she identifies any matters, she will prepare and file the appropriate disclosure letter to be
recorded in the official records of City Council. Council Lady Wilson regularly makes this disclosure.
Council Lady Wilson's letter of January 13, 2015, is hereby made a part of the record.
April 7, 2015
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Item—VI-E
CERTIFICATION
ITEM#64717
Upon motion by Councilman Dyer, seconded by Council Lady Ross-Hammond, City Council
CERTIFIED THE CLOSED SESSION TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MOTION TO
RECESS.
Only public business matters lawfully exempt from Open Meeting
requirements by Virginia law were discussed in Closed Session to which
this certification resolution applies.
AND,
Only such public business matters as were identified in the motion
convening the Closed Session were heard, discussed or considered by
Virginia Beach City Council.
Voting: 9-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
M Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice
Mayor Louis R. Jones, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond,
Mayor William D. Sessoms,Jr., Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood
Council Members Absent:
Shannon DS Kane
John E. Uhrin
April 7, 2015
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RESOLUTION
CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED SESSION
VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
WHEREAS: The Virginia Beach City Council convened into CLOSED SESSION, pursuant to the
affirmative vote recorded in ITEM#64716 Page 58, and in accordance with the provisions of The Virginia
Freedom of Information Act; and,
WHEREAS: Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by the governing body
that such Closed Session was conducted in conformity with Virginia law.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED:That the Virginia Beach City Council hereby certifies
that,to the best of each member's knowledge,(a)only public business matters lawfully exempted from Open
Meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in Closed Session to which this certification resolution
applies; and, (b) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening this Closed
Session were heard, discussed or considered by Virginia Beach City Council.
uth Hodges Fraser, MMC
City Clerk April 7, 2015
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MINUTES ITEM#64718
Upon motion by Councilman Dyer, seconded by Council Lady Ross-Hammond, City Council
APPROVED the MINUTES of the INFORMAL and FORMAL SESSIONS of March 17, 2015.
Voting.• 9-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice
Mayor Louis R. Jones, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond,
Mayor William D. Sessoms,Jr., Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood
Council Members Absent:
Shannon DS Kane
John E. Uhrin
April 7, 2015
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ADOPT AGENDA
FOR FORMAL SESSION ITEM#64719
BY CONSENSUS, City Council ADOPTED:
AGENDA FOR THE FORMAL SESSION
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Item VI—H.1
MAYOR'S PRESENTATION ITEM#64720
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
Elizabeth Chupik,Associate City Attorney
Mayor Sessoms presented Ms. Chupik with a Proclamation:
`April 2015 Child Abuse Prevention Month:
Mayor Sessoms called upon all citizens, community agencies, faith groups, medical facilities and
businesses in the City of Virginia Beach to increase their participation in the City's efforts to support
families, thereby preventing child abuse and neglect, which will strengthen the community in which we
live.
Ms. Chupik expressed her appreciation, on behalf of the Department of Human Services,for the City's
continued support.
April 7, 2015
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"'_HEREAS: Preventing cgildabuse and neglect is a community responsibility that depends on
involvement among people throughout the community;and
%&LEAS: Child maltreatment occurs when peoplefind themselves in stressful situations,without
community resources and without coping skills;and
WiagtEAS: The majority of child abuse cases stem from situations and conditions that are
preventable in an engaged and supportive community;and
14/MEWS: ALT citizens should become involved in supporting families in raising their children in a
safe, nurturing environment;and
% FEREAS: Effective child abuse prevention programs succeed because of partnerships created
among famiries,social service agencies,schools,faith communities,civic organizations,
law enforcement agencies,and the business community;and
' JPEAS: Virginia Beach Court Appointed Special*Advocates,Inc. (CASA)is launching its second
Pinwheelsfor Prevention Campaign to coincide with the national-ChildAbuse
Prevention%Month activities;and
WOEWS: Community volunteers have planted3,000 pinwheels on the lawn of the Juvenile and
Domestic dations Court to represent the number of children served By the'Virginia
Beach CASA office over the past 25 years.
Wow,Therefore,I,'Will"iam D.Sessoms,Jr.,9Kayor of the City of'Virginia Beach, 'Virginia,do hereby Proclaim:
April 2015
CIii&IJ46use Prevention Month
In'Virginia Beach,and call upon all citizens,community agencies,faith groups,medcalfacilities,and
businesses to increase their participation in our efforts to support families, thereby preventing chihdabuse and
neglect and strengthening the communities in which we live.
In Witness Whereof; I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Official-Seal of the City of'Virginia Beach,
. 'Virginia, to Be affixed this'First Day of April Two Thousand and Fifteen.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM#64721
Mayor Sessoms DECLARED A PUBLIC HEARING:
LEASES OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY
a. 2200 Parks Avenue
b. 4136 Cheswick Lane
c. Flutterby Kahiau, LLC
d. Lisa's Tinker Treasures
There being no speakers, Mayor Sessoms CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING.
April 7, 2015
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Item -VI-J
ORDINANCES
ITEM#64722
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Dyer, City Council APPROVED, BY
CONSENT,IN ONE MOTION,Items la/b/c, 2a/b/c/d, 3, and 4a/b/c/d of the CONSENT AGENDA.
Voting: 9-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice
Mayor Louis R. Jones, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond,
Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood
Council Members Absent:
Shannon DS Kane
John E. Uhrin
April 7, 2015
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Item -VI-J.la
ORDINANCES
ITEM#64723
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Dyer, City Council ADOPTED, BY
CONSENT, Ordinances to AMEND the City Code:
a. Section 2-81 re mandatory retirement age
Voting: 9-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice
Mayor Louis R. Jones, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond,
Mayor William D. Sessoms,Jr., Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood
Council Members Absent:
Shannon DS Kane
John E. Uhrin
April 7, 2015
1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 2-81
2 OF THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO
3 MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE
4
5 SECTION AMENDED: § 2-81
6
7 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA
8 BEACH, VIRGINIA:
9
10 That Section 2-81 of the Code of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, is hereby
11 amended and ordained to read as follows:
12 Sec. 2-81. Mandatory retirement age.
13 Unless otherwise provided by state or federal statute, no firefighter or law
14 enforcement officer, as defined by the Federal Age Discrimination in Employment
15 Amendments of 1986, except for sworn members of the Sheriffs Office, shall be
16 employed after the end of the month in which he or she attains age sixty-five (65). No
17 sworn member of the Sheriff's Office shall be employed after the end of the month in
18 which he or she attains the age of seventy (70).
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on this 7th
day of April , 2015.
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL
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ORDINANCES
ITEM#64724
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Dyer, City Council ADOPTED, BY
CONSENT, Ordinances to AMEND the City Code:
b. Section 7-59.3 prohibiting certain signage contained on or conveyed by
bicycles on the bicycle path adjacent to the Boardwalk
Voting: 8-1
Council Members Voting Aye:
M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice
Mayor Louis R. Jones, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, Mayor William D.
Sessoms, Jr., Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood
Council Members Voting Nay:
John D. Moss
Council Members Absent:
Shannon DS Kane
John E. Uhrin
April 7, 2015
1 REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER JOHN E. UHRIN
2
3
4 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CITY CODE SECTION 7-59.3
5 BY PROHIBITING CERTAIN SIGNAGE CONTAINED ON
6 OR CONVEYED BY BICYCLES ON THE BICYCLE PATH
7 ADJACENT TO THE BOARDWALK
8
9 Section Amended: City Code Section 7-59.3
10
11 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA
12 BEACH, VIRGINIA:
13
14 That Section 7-59.3 of the City Code is hereby amended and reordained, to read
15 as follows:
16
17 Chapter 7. BICYCLES AND OTHER WHEELED DEVICES
18
19 . . . .
20
21 ARTICLE II. POSSESSION, SALE, RENTAL AND REGISTRATION OF WHEELED
22 DEVICES
23
24 . . . .
25
26 Sec. 7-9. Rental agencies to comply with equipment requirements; advertising
27 prohibitions.
28 No rental agency or other establishment shall rent or offer for rent any bicycle,
29 electric personal assistive mobility device, electric power-assisted bicycle, motorized
30 skateboard, motorized scooter, golf cart, low-speed vehicle, surrey or moped, unless
31 such wheeled device or vehicle is equipped with all safety equipment required by this
32 Chapter. No such agency or establishment shall rent or offer to rent any such wheeled
33 device or vehicle which displays any signage or other advertising matter for use on the
34 boardwalk or bicycle path east of Atlantic Avenue except for one (1) sign not exceeding
35 one (1) square foot in area and displaying only the name and location of the rental
36 agency or establishment.
37 COMMENT
38 The section is included solely for reference purposes.
39
40 ARTICLE III. EQUIPMENT AND LOCAL OPERATING RULES
41
42 . . . .
43
44 Sec. 7-59.3. Regulations pertaining to riding wheeled devices or vehicles on the
45 grassy area or bicycle path adjacent to the boardwalk and oceanfront
46 parks and plazas.
47
48 (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to ride on the bicycle path adjacent to the
49 boardwalk an all-terrain vehicle, electric personal assistive mobility device, electric power-assisted
50 bicycle, motor-driven cycle, motorized skateboard, motorized scooter, moped, roller blades, roller
51 skates, scooters or skateboards or a pedal-powered vehicle that is muscle-powered or any other
52 muscle-powered device other than a bicycle as defined in this chapter.
53
54 (b) It shall be unlawful to ride an all-terrain vehicle, bicycle, electric personal assistive
55 mobility device, electric power-assisted bicycle, motor-driven cycle, motorized skateboard, motorized
56 scooter, moped, roller blades, roller skates, scooters or skateboards or a pedal-powered vehicle that
57 is muscle-powered or any other muscle-powered device on the grassy area adjacent to the
58 boardwalk and the oceanfront parks and plazas. Provided, however, that bicycles are allowed in the
59 oceanfront plazas for the purpose of accessing the bicycle path adjacent to the boardwalk.
60
61 (c) Surreys shall be permitted on the bicycle path and the oceanfront plazas subject to
62 the provisions of this Chapter.
63
64 (d) Except as allowed by Section 7-9, bicycles operated on the bicycle path shall not
65 contain or convey any signage or other advertising matter unless expressly permitted pursuant to a
66 franchise granted by the city council.
67
68 {-4} to For purposes of this Section the term "oceanfront parks" refers to the grassy and
69 non-grassy areas of the parks located at 7th, 13th, 17th, 24th, 25th, and 31st Streets. The term
70 "oceanfront plazas" or "plazas" refers to the paved areas connecting Atlantic Avenue to the bicycle
71 path.
72
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73 COMMENT
74 The amendment prohibits signage contained on or conveyed by bicycles on the bicycle path,
75 except as allowed by Section 7-9,which permits rented bicycles to have very small signs identifying
76 the rental agency,or pursuant to a franchise granted by the City Council.
77
78 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach on the 7th day of April
79 2015.
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ORDINANCES
ITEM#64725
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Dyer, City Council ADOPTED, BY
CONSENT, Ordinances to AMEND the City Code:
c. Section 23-18.1 re crossing Police lines or barricades
Voting: 9-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice
Mayor Louis R. Jones, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond,
Mayor William D. Sessoms,Jr., Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood
Council Members Absent:
Shannon DS Kane
John E. Uhrin
April 7, 2015
1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 23-18.1 OF THE
2 CITY CODE PERTAINING TO CROSSING POLICE LINES
3 OR BARRICADES
4
5 SECTIONS AMENDED: § 23-18.1
6
7 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA
8 BEACH, VIRGINIA:
9
10 That Section 23-18.1 of the Code of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, is hereby
11 amended and reordained to read as follows:
12 Sec. 23-17. Riots and unlawful assemblies—What constitutes.
13 (a) For the purposes of sections 23-18 through 23-20, any unlawful use, by three (3) or
14 more persons acting together, of force or violence which seriously jeopardizes the
15 public safety, peace or order is a riot.
16 (b) For the purposes of sections 23-18 through 23-20, whenever three (3) or more
17 persons assembled share the common intent to advance some lawful or unlawful
18 purpose by the commission of an act or acts of unlawful force or violence likely to
19 jeopardize seriously public safety, peace or order, and the assembly actually tends
20 to inspire persons of ordinary courage with well-grounded fear of serious and
21 immediate breaches of public safety, peace or order, then such assembly is an
22 unlawful assembly.
23 . . . .
24 Sec. 23-18.1. Same—Restriction or regulation of persons and vehicles by chief of
25 police.
26 (a) The chief of police, upon his determination that there exists an imminent threat of
27 civil commotion or disturbance in the nature of a riot, constituting a clear and
28 present danger to the public safety, may restrict or regulate the movement of
29 persons and vehicles and may prohibit any assembly of persons in such areas as
30 may be affected by the commotion or disturbance.
31 (b) Any person who shall willfully enter an area which is subject to such restriction,
32 after having been lawfully warned not to do so, shall be guilty of a Class 43
33 misdemeanor.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on this 7th
day of April , 2015.
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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ORDINANCES
ITEM#64726
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Dyer, City Council ADOPTED, BY
CONSENT, Ordinances to AUTHORIZE the City Manager to EXECUTE Leases:
a. Museum of Contemporary Art("MOCA') at 2200 Parks Avenue
Voting: 9-0
Council Members Voting Aye.
M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice
Mayor Louis R. Jones, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond,
Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood
Council Members Absent:
Shannon DS Kane
John E. Uhrin
•
April 7, 2015
1 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY
2 MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE FOR UP
3 TO FIVE YEARS WITH VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF
4 CONTEMPORARY ART ("MOCA") FOR CITY-
5 OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2200
6 PARKS AVENUE
7
8 WHEREAS, the City of Virginia Beach (the "City") is the owner of 9.617 acres of
9 land and a 38,000 square foot building located at 2200 Parks Avenue (the "Premises");
10
11 WHEREAS, the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art ("MOCA," formerly known
12 as the Contemporary Art Center of Virginia) has leased the Premises from the City
13 since 1986 for the operation of its art museum;
14
15 WHEREAS, MOCA would like to renew its lease agreement with the City for the
16 Premises; and
17
18 WHEREAS, the City staff has determined that continuing to lease the Premises
19 to MOCA will benefit the community by providing a cultural experience to residents and
20 tourists visiting the City.
21
22 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
23 OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA:
24
25 That the City Manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute a lease
26 for up to five years between the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art and the City of
27 Virginia Beach for the Premises in accordance with the Summary of Terms attached
28 hereto as Exhibit A and made a part hereof, and such other terms, conditions or
29 modifications as may be acceptable to the City Manager and in a form deemed
30 satisfactory by the City Attorney.
31
32 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia on the 7th day of
33 April , 2015.
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL APPROVED AS TO CONTENT
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EXHIBIT A
SUMMARY OF TERMS
LEASE FOR THE USE OF 9.617 ACRES OF
CITY REAL PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON
LESSOR: City of Virginia Beach
LESSEE: Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art "MOCA"
PREMISES: Approximately 9.617 acres of City-owned property, which includes
a 38,000 square foot facility located at 2200 Parks Avenue and
known as Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art "MOCA"
TERM: May 1, 2015 through April 30, 2020
RENT: Rent shall be One Dollar($1.00) Per Year
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE
VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART:
• Use the Premises for art exhibits, related special events, receptions,
meetings, art classes, and such other activities as will enhance the
public's access to art and culture in the City of Virginia Beach, and for no
other purpose.
• Remain open to the general public for at least 120 days and a total of at
least 1,000 hours per year.
• Maintain a sign during the term of the Lease, which shall give recognition
to the City as a principal in the ownership and establishment of the
Premises.
• Maintain commercial general liability insurance with policy limits of not less
than one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limits per
occurrence, issued by an insurance company licensed to conduct the
business of insurance in Virginia. Such insurance shall name the City of
Virginia Beach as an additional insured.
• Assume the entire responsibility and liability for any and all damages to
persons or property caused by any act or omission of the Lessee or its
agents, etc. associated with the use of the Premises.
• Comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations in the
performance of its obligations under the Lease.
• Pay all taxes assessed and due on the Premises, should the current
exemption cease to apply to Lessee.
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF
THE CITY:
• Maintain the Premises in good condition and repair, including all buildings
and improvements, sidewalks, and landscaping.
• Provide payment for all water, sewer, and stormwater utility costs and
fees.
• City may access the Premises at reasonable times, during normal
business hours, for the purpose of inspecting or repairing the Premises;
however, no notice need be given in the event of an emergency.
TERMINATION: In the event of a default by the Lessee, Lessee has 45 days
after written notification from the City in which to cure the default. If not cured,
the City may terminate the Lease.
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ORDINANCES
ITEM#64727
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Dyer, City Council ADOPTED, BY
CONSENT, Ordinances to AUTHORIZE the City Manager to EXECUTE Leases:
b. Friends of Ferry Plantation House, Inc. at 4136 Cheswick Lane
Voting: 9-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice
Mayor Louis R. Jones, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond,
Mayor William D. Sessoms,Jr., Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood
Council Members Absent:
Shannon DS Kane
John E. Uhrin
April 7, 2015
1 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY
2 MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE FOR FIVE
3 YEARS WITH FRIENDS OF FERRY PLANTATION
4 HOUSE, INC. FOR 4,488 SQUARE FEET OF CITY-
5 OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4136
6 CHESWICK LANE IN THE CITY OF VIRGINIA
7 BEACH
8
9 WHEREAS, the City of Virginia Beach (the "City") is the owner of parcel
10 containing approximately 4488 sq. ft. located at 4136 Cheswick Lane in the City
11 of Virginia Beach (identified as GPIN 1478-92-7014) (the "Property");
12
13 WHEREAS, Friends of Ferry Plantation House, Inc., a Virginia corporation
14 ("FFPH") has restored and operated the Ferry Plantation House, which is
15 located on the Property, as a historic house museum since 1997;
16
17 WHEREAS, FFPH desires to lease the Property from the City, including
18 the historic Ferry Plantation House on the Property, for a period of five years with
19 an annual lease payment of One Dollar ($1.00); and
20
21 WHEREAS, FFPH and the City have negotiated the terms and conditions
22 of a lease where FFPH will continue to use the Property as a museum for the
23 benefit of the general public.
24
25 THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
26 OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA:
27
28 That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a lease between
29 Friends of Ferry Plantation House, Inc. and the City of Virginia Beach, for the
30 Property located at 4136 Cheswick Lane (GPIN: 1478-92-7014), in accordance
31 with the Summary of Terms attached hereto as Exhibit A, and made a part
32 hereof, and such other terms, conditions or modifications as may be acceptable
33 to the City Manager and in a form deemed satisfactory by the City Attorney.
34
35 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia on the 7th
36 day of April , 2015.
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EXHIBIT A
SUMMARY OF TERMS
LESSOR: City of Virginia Beach (the"City")
LESSEE: Friends of Ferry Plantation House, Inc. ("FFPH")
PROPERTY: Approximately 4,488 square feet of City-owned property,
including the historic Ferry Plantation House, located at 4136
Cheswick Lane in the City of Virginia Beach (GPIN: 1478-92-
7014)
TERM: July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2019.
RENT: Rent shall be one dollar($1.00) per year.
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF LESSEE:
• Will operate the Ferry Plantation House as a historic house museum, open to the general
public at least 120 days and a total of 1000 hours per year, and operate ancillary functions
to the museum, including a gift shop.
• Will not make any repairs, alterations or renovations without the prior approval of the
City's Historic Resources Coordinator, Building Maintenance Administrator, and when
required by City Ordinance, the Historical Review Board.
• Will maintain commercial general liability insurance coverage with policy limits of not
less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limits per occurrence.
• Will be responsible for paying all applicable taxes related to leasing the Property.
• Will assume the entire responsibility and liability for any and all damages to persons or
property caused by any act or omission of the Lessee or its agents, etc. associated with
the use of the Property.
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF
THE CITY:
• Subject to appropriation by City Council, the City shall be responsible for: (i) design
and management of major maintenance projects; (ii) provide for payment of all
utilities and fees pertaining to electricity,heating, fuel, water, sewer and solid waste
collection; and (iii) maintaining the grounds.
TERMINATION:
• Either party may terminate the lease for any reason with sixty(60) days' written
notice.
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Item -VI-J.2c
ORDINANCES
ITEM#64728
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Dyer, City Council ADOPTED, BY
CONSENT, Ordinances to AUTHORIZE the City Manager to EXECUTE Leases:
c. Lisa's Tinker Treasures, Unit 5-1, at the Virginia Beach Farmers Market
Voting: 9-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M Henley, Vice
Mayor Louis R. Jones, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond,
Mayor William D. Sessoms,Jr., Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood
Council Members Absent:
Shannon DS Kane
John E. Uhrin
April 7, 2015
1 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY
2 MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE FOR UP TO 3
3 YEARS WITH LISA PREUSS D/B/A LISA'S TINKER
4 TREASURES FOR CITY-OWNED PROPERTY
5 KNOWN AS BUILDING 5, SPACE NUMBER 1 IN
6 THE VIRGINIA BEACH FARMERS MARKET
7
8 WHEREAS, the City of Virginia Beach (the "City") is the owner of the City of
9 Virginia Beach Farmers Market located at the corner of Princess Anne Road and Dam
10 Neck Road in Virginia Beach, Virginia (the "Farmers Market");
11
12 WHEREAS, Lisa Preuss, d/b/a Lisa's Tinker Treasures ("Lisa's") would like to
13 enter into a lease with the City for Building 5, Space Number 1 at the Farmers Market,
14 consisting of approximately 310 square feet (the "Premises");
15
16 WHEREAS, the Premises will be utilized for the sale of hand crafted jewelry,
17 decor, gifts and related items, and for no other purpose; and
18
19 WHEREAS, Lisa's has agreed to pay the City an initial rental rate of$325.00
20 each month ($3,900 per year) for the use of the Premises.
21
22 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
23 OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA:
24
25 That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a lease for up to 3 years
26 between Lisa Preuss and the City for the Premises, in accordance with the Summary of
27 Terms attached hereto, and such other terms, conditions or modifications as may be
28 acceptable to the City Manager and in a form deemed satisfactory by the City Attorney.
29
307thAdopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia on the day of
31 April , 2015.
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SUMMARY OF TERMS
LEASE FOR BUILDING 5, SPACE NUMBER 1
AT THE VIRGINIA BEACH FARMERS MARKET
LESSOR: City of Virginia Beach
LESSEE: Lisa Preuss, d/b/a Lisa's Tinker Treasures
PREMISES: Building 5, Space Number 1 consisting of
approximately 310 square feet
TERM: Initial Term: April 15, 2015 —April 14, 2017
Renewal Term 1 —April 15, 2017 —April 14, 2018
RENT: Rent of$325.00 each month totaling a sum of$3,900.00 per
year. Five percent (5%) annual rent escalation. Rent shall be
abated for the month of April, 2015 allowing tenant time to make
improvements.
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF LESSEE:
• Use Premises for sale of hand crafted jewelry, decor, gifts and related items,
and for no other purpose.
• Maintain Premises, including heating and air conditioning units and/or heat
pump units.
• Payment of all assessed fees and taxes.
• Purchase and maintain commercial general liability insurance.
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITY:
• Maintain common areas of the Farmers Market and structural elements of the
Premises.
• Provide electrical service.
TERMINATION:
• City has special right to terminate if necessary for a public purpose by giving
sixty (60) days' advance written notice.
• Lessee may terminate by giving ninety (90) days' advance written notice.
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ORDINANCES
ITEM#64729
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Dyer, City Council ADOPTED, BY
CONSENT, Ordinances to AUTHORIZE the City Manager to EXECUTE Leases.
d. Flutterby Kahiau, LLC, Unit 5-2, at the Virginia Beach Farmers Market
Voting: 9-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice
Mayor Louis R. Jones, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond,
Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood
Council Members Absent:
Shannon DS Kane
John E. Uhrin
April 7, 2015
1 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY
2 MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE FOR UP TO 5
3 YEARS WITH FLUTTERBY KAHIAU, LLC FOR
4 CITY-OWNED PROPERTY KNOWN AS BUILDING
5 5, SPACE NUMBER 2 IN THE VIRGINIA BEACH
6 FARMERS MARKET
7
8 WHEREAS, the City of Virginia Beach (the "City") is the owner of the City of
9 Virginia Beach Farmers Market located at the corner of Princess Anne Road and Dam
10 Neck Road in Virginia Beach, Virginia (the "Farmers Market");
11
12 WHEREAS, Flutterby Kahiau, LLC would like to enter into a lease with the City
13 for Building 5, Space Number 2 at the Farmers Market, consisting of approximately 310
14 square feet (the "Premises");
15
16 WHEREAS, the Premises will be utilized for the sale of homemade soaps, paper
17 crafts, gifts and related items, and for no other purpose; and
18
19 WHEREAS, Flutterby Kahiau, LLC has agreed to pay the City an initial rental rate
20 of$325.00 each month ($3,900 per year) for the use of the Premises.
21
22 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
23 OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA:
24
25 That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a lease for up to 5 years
26 between Flutterby Kahiau, LLC and the City for the Premises, in accordance with the
27 Summary of Terms attached hereto, and such other terms, conditions or modifications
28 as may be acceptable to the City Manager and in a form deemed satisfactory by the
29 City Attorney.
30
31 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia on the 7th day of
32 April , 2015.
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SUMMARY OF TERMS
LEASE FOR BUILDING 5, SPACE NUMBER 2
AT THE VIRGINIA BEACH FARMERS MARKET
LESSOR: City of Virginia Beach
LESSEE: Flutterby Kahiau, LLC
PREMISES: Building 5, Space Number 2, consisting of
approximately 310 square feet
TERM: Initial Term —April 15, 2015 —April 14, 2018
Renewal Term 1 —April 15, 2018 —April 14, 2019
Renewal Term 2 —April 15, 2019 —April 14, 2020
RENT: Rent of$325.00 each month totaling a sum of$3,900.00 per
year. Five percent (5%) annual rent escalation. Rent shall be
abated for the month of April, 2015 allowing tenant time to make
improvements.
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF LESSEE:
• Use Premises for sale of homemade soaps, paper crafts, gifts and related
items, and for no other purpose.
• Maintain Premises, including heating and air conditioning units and/or heat
pump units.
• Payment of all assessed fees and taxes.
• Purchase and maintain commercial general liability insurance.
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITY:
• Maintain common areas of the Farmers Market and structural elements of the
Premises.
• Provide electrical service.
TERMINATION:
• City has special right to terminate if necessary for a public purpose by giving
sixty (60) days' advance written notice.
• Lessee may terminate by giving ninety (90) days' advance written notice.
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ORDINANCES
ITEM#64730
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Dyer, City Council ADOPTED, BY
CONSENT, Ordinance re the 2015 Housing Choice Voucher Five Year Agency Plan, Annual Agency
Plan and Administrative Plan to AUTHORIZE the City Manager to EXECUTE and SUBMIT such
Plans to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Voting: 9-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice
Mayor Louis R. Jones, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond,
Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood
Council Members Absent:
Shannon DS Kane
John E. Uhrin
April 7, 2015
1 AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE 2015 HOUSING CHOICE
2 VOUCHER FIVE YEAR AGENCY PLAN, ANNUAL
3 AGENCY PLAN, AND ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN AND TO
4 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND
5 SUBMIT SUCH PLANS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
6 HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
7
8 WHEREAS, the City's Department of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation
9 ("DHNP") operates the federally-funded Housing Choice Voucher program ("HCV
10 program"), formerly known as the Section 8 Program;
11
12 WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD")
13 requires agencies that operate HCV programs to submit (1) a Five Year Plan, (2) an
14 Annual Agency Plan for each fiscal year in which DHNP receives federal funding for its
15 HCV program; and (3) a revised Administrative Plan as applicable;
16
17 WHEREAS, the purpose of the Five Year Agency Plan is to provide DHNP's
18 mission, long range direction and objectives in operating the HCV program;
19
20 WHEREAS, the purpose of the Annual Agency Plan is to update HUD on the
21 DHNP's progress in achieving the goals stated in the current Five Year Plan;
22
23 WHEREAS, the purpose of the Administrative Plan is to describe in detail the
24 operational procedures of the HCV program in DHNP;
25
26 WHEREAS, the DHNP is also required by HUD to include a certification in the
27 Five Year Agency and Annual Plan demonstrating DHNP's compliance with applicable
28 laws, and HUD rules and regulations, in order to continue to operate the HCV program;
29 and
30
31 WHEREAS, executive summaries of the Five Year Agency Plan, Annual, and
32 Administrative Plans are attached hereto as Exhibit A and a copy of all Plans are on file
33 with the City Clerk.
34
35 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
36 VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA:
37
38 That the DHNP 2015 Housing Choice Voucher Five Year Agency Plan, Annual
39 Agency Plan and Administrative Plan are hereby approved, provided such plans
40 conform in all material aspects to the executive summaries attached hereto as Exhibit
41 A; and
42
43 That the City Manager or designee is authorized to execute such plans and
44 submit the plans to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia on the 7th day of
April , 2015.
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL
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EXHIBIT A
Executive Summary
2015 Housing Choice Voucher Plans — Five Year, Annual and
Administrative Plans
Department of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation
April 7, 2015
Federally Required Plans for the Housing Choice Voucher Program
The Department of Housing &Neighborhood Preservation (DHNP) operates the federal
Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV) in the city. The program provides funding for
rental subsidies for over 1,900 households in Virginia Beach and in some cases in
neighboring cities. Funding for the HCV program is from the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development. In order to comply with all Federal requirements for
this program, the city must establish policy and procedures to ensure consistency in
program operation and adopt the following plans:
Plan Name Summary Purpose and Status
Content
Five Year Provides long term guidance This plan was developed
Agency Plan for the program and adopted by Council in
2015.
Annual Agency Describes the agency's plan Developed by staff and
Plan for the current year, proposed for adoption by
consistent with the five year Council with this ordinance
plan
Administrative Describes in detail how the Amendments have been
Plan HCV program will operate developed by staff and are
proposed for adoption by
Council with this ordinance
Pursuant to 24 CFR 982.54 the VBDHNP must adopt a written administrative plan that
establishes local policies for administration of the (HCV)program in accordance with
HUD requirements. The administration plan and any revisions of the plan must be
formally adopted by the City Council. This is required because Virginia Beach does not
have a housing authority and, therefore no board of commissioners. The administrative
plan states VBDHNP's policy on matters for which the VBDHNP has discretion to
establish local policies. The plan must be in accordance with HUD regulations and
requirements. The current administrative plan was approved by the Virginia Beach City
Council on February 24, 2009 and subsequently submitted to the Department of Housing
and Urban Development. The administrative plan is the key attachment to the HCV
Five Year and Annual Agency Plans which are also submitted by the VBDHNP.
CONTENTS OF THE PLAN
1
EXHIBIT A
Executive Summary
2015 Housing Choice Voucher Plans — Five Year, Annual and
Administrative Plans
Department of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation
April 7, 2015
Federal regulations 24 CFR 982.54 further stipulate the VBDHNP administrative plan
must cover VBDHNP policies on the following subjects:
• Selection and admission of applicants from the DHNP waiting list,including any DHNP
admissions preferences,procedures for removing applicant names from the waiting list,
and procedures for closing and reopening the DHNP waiting list(Chapter 4);
• Issuing or denying vouchers, including DHNP policy on governing the voucher term and
any extensions or suspensions of the voucher term. "Suspension"means stopping the
clock on the term of a family's voucher after the family submits a request for"approval
of the tenancy". If the DHNP decides to allow extensions or suspensions of the voucher
term,the DHNP administrative plan must describe how the DHNP determines whether or
grant extensions or suspensions, and how the DHNP determines the length of any
extension or suspension(Chapter 8);
• Any special rules for use of available funds when HUD provides funding to the DHNP
for special purpose(e.g. continuum of care),including funding for specified families or
specified category of families(Chapter 4);
• Occupancy polices,including definition of what group of persons may qualify as a
"family", definition of when a family is considered to be"continuously assisted",
standards for denying admissions or terminating assistance based on criminal activity or
alcohol abuse in accordance with 982.553 (Chapters 5 and 15);
• Encouraging participation by owners of suitable units located outside of areas of low
income(Chapter 1);
• Assisting a family that claims that illegal discrimination has prevent the family from
leasing a suitable unit(Chapter2);
• Providing information about a family to prospective owners(Chapters 3 and 9);
• Disapproval of owners(Chapter 13);
• Subsidy standards(Chapter 5);
• Family absence from the dwelling unit(Chapter 12);
• How to determine who remains in the program is a family breaks up(Chapter 12);
• Informal review procedures for applicants(Chapter 18);
• Informal hearing procedures for participants (Chapter 16);
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EXHIBIT A
Executive Summary
2015 Housing Choice Voucher Plans — Five Year, Annual and
Administrative Plans
Department of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation
April 7, 2015
• The process for establishing and revising voucher payment standards (Chapter 8);
• The method of determining reasonable rent to owners(Chapter 11);
• Special policies concerning special housing types in the program(e.g.use of shared
housing) (Chapter 4);
• Policies concerning debts owed by families to DHNP (Chapter 17);
• Interim re-determinations of family income and composition(Chapter 12);
• Restrictions on the number of moves by a participant family(Chapter 13);
• Approval by the board of commissioners or other authorized officials to charge the
administrative fee reserve(Chapter 1);
• Procedural guidelines and performance standards for conducting required housing quality
standard inspections(Chapter 10); and
DHNP screening of applicants for family behavior or suitability for tenancy (Chapter 2)
Additional Detail on Plan Contents
Five Year Agency Plan: This plan provides the long-term direction for the agency in
operating the HCV program. It consists of a mission statement, and a series of strategies
to accomplish those goals. On a yearly basis, an agency is allowed to adjust the goals
and/or strategies.
Annual Agency Plan: This plan must be submitted annually. The plan as developed by
staff contains the following information:
- Eligibility, selection and admissions policies, including de-concentration and wait
list procedures
- Financial resources
- Rent determination procedures
- Operations and management
- Grievance procedures
- Self-sufficiency programs (FSS)
- Civil rights certifications
- Fiscal year audit
- Housing needs for the area
- Strategy for meeting housing needs
3
EXHIBIT A
Executive Summary
2015 Housing Choice Voucher Plans — Five Year, Annual and
Administrative Plans
Department of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation
April 7, 2015
- Progress in meeting mission and goals
- Any significant amendment and substantial deviations or modifications
- Any plan elements that have been revised since the last Annual Plan certification
- A listing of the locations where key elements of the Plan can be found
As mentioned,many of the above requirements are contained in documents that are
maintained in the offices of DHNP. Those documents and their location can merely be
cited rather than included in the plan.
In addition to City Council adoption of the 2015 Five year and Agency Plan, there must
also be approval of two HUD required certifications. A copy of those certifications is
attached to this executive summary. The first certification is HUD Form 50077 which
speaks to DHNP's compliance with various program and statutory requirements
including Fair Housing, Title VI or the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act, ADA regulations and various other federal laws. The second
certification is HUD Form 50077-s1 which states that the Housing Choice Voucher
Agency Plan is consistent with the City's Consolidated Plan, and is previously cited.
On March 2, 2015, the Annual Plan Update was made available to the public for the
required 45-day review period. A public hearing was held on March 26, 2015, in
conjunction with our Resident Advisory Board meeting. Their comments will be
attached to the final HUD submittal along with any that are received from the general
public.
The approved Five Year and Annual Agency Plan along with the two required
certifications must be electronically submitted to HUD no later than April 15, 2015,
which is the required 75 days before the beginning of our Federal Fiscal Year of July 1,
2015.
Administrative Plan:
Staff has developed revisions to the 2015 plan. Primary differences between the prior
plan and this proposed revision are as follows:
• Numerous format, grammatical and organizational corrections.
• Revisions to ensure the plan reflect actual day-to-day operations of VBDHNP's
Rental Housing Division.
• Includes a revision to the guidelines for waiting list removal. Families, who fail
to respond within 10 work days of an inquiry for housing, will be removed from
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EXHIBIT A
Executive Summary
2015 Housing Choice Voucher Plans — Five Year, Annual and
Administrative Plans
Department of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation
April 7, 2015
the waiting list. Families who are removed from the waiting list will be entitled to
an informal review and reinstatement possibilities.
• Includes a change in the threshold for interim income increase reporting. Families
who experience an income increase of$500.00 a month or more are required to
report the increase.
• Revisions to the Owners Disapproval and Restriction Policy detailing the
qualifiers for program restriction.
• Insertion in the Owners Disapproval and Restriction Policy on program
reinstatement practices.
• Insertion of the word "currently"relative to preference points awarded for victims
of domestic violence which allows the policy to address victims facing an
immediate or imminent crisis.
These proposed revisions were advertised and made available along with the Annual Plan
as noted above.
5
PHA Certifications of Compliance U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development
with PHA Plans and Related Office of Public and Indian Housing
Expires 4/30/2011
Regulations
PHA Certifications of Compliance with the PHA Plans and Related Regulations:
Board Resolution to Accompany the PHA 5-Year and Annual PHA Plan
Acting on behalf of the Board of Commissioners of the Public Housing Agency(PHA)listed below, as its Chairman or other
authorized PHA official if there is no Board of Commissioners,I approve the submission of the_X_5-Year and/or_X Annual PHA
Plan for the PHA fiscal year beginning 7/1/2015, hereinafter referred to as"the Plan", of which this document is a part and make the
following certifications and agreements with the Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD) in connection with the
submission of the Plan and implementation thereof
1. The Plan is consistent with the applicable comprehensive housing affordability strategy(or any plan incorporating such
strategy)for the jurisdiction in which the PHA is located.
2. The Plan contains a certification by the appropriate State or local officials that the Plan is consistent with the applicable
Consolidated Plan,which includes a certification that requires the preparation of an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
Choice,for the PHA's jurisdiction and a description of the manner in which the PHA Plan is consistent with the applicable
Consolidated Plan.
3. The PHA certifies that there has been no change,significant or otherwise,to the Capital Fund Program(and Capital Fund
Program/Replacement Housing Factor)Annual Statement(s),since submission of its last approved Annual Plan. The Capital
Fund Program Annual Statement/Annual Statement/Performance and Evaluation Report must be submitted annually even if
there is no change.
4. The PHA has established a Resident Advisory Board or Boards,the membership of which represents the residents assisted by
the PHA,consulted with this Board or Boards in developing the Plan,and considered the recommendations of the Board or
Boards(24 CFR 903.13).The PHA has included in the Plan submission a copy of the recommendations made by the
Resident Advisory Board or Boards and a description of the manner in which the Plan addresses these recommendations.
5. The PHA made the proposed Plan and all information relevant to the public hearing available for public inspection at least 45
days before the hearing,published a notice that a hearing would be held and conducted a hearing to discuss the Plan and
invited public comment.
6. The PHA certifies that it will carry out the Plan in conformity with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,the Fair Housing
Act,section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,and title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
7. The PHA will affirmatively further fair housing by examining their programs or proposed programs,identify any
impediments to fair housing choice within those programs,address those impediments in a reasonable fashion in view of the
resources available and work with local jurisdictions to implement any of the jurisdiction's initiatives to affirmatively further
fair housing that require the PHA's involvement and maintain records reflecting these analyses and actions.
8. For PHA Plan that includes a policy for site based waiting lists:
• The PHA regularly submits required data to HUD's 50058 PIC/IMS Module in an accurate,complete and timely manner
(as specified in PIH Notice 2006-24);
• The system of site-based waiting lists provides for full disclosure to each applicant in the selection of the development in
which to reside,including basic information about available sites;and an estimate of the period of time the applicant
would likely have to wait to be admitted to units of different sizes and types at each site;
• Adoption of site-based waiting list would not violate any court order or settlement agreement or be inconsistent with a
pending complaint brought by HUD;
• The PHA shall take reasonable measures to assure that such waiting list is consistent with affirmatively furthering fair
housing;
• The PHA provides for review of its site-based waiting list policy to determine if it is consistent with civil rights laws and
certifications,as specified in 24 CFR part 903.7(c)(1).
9. The PHA will comply with the prohibitions against discrimination on the basis of age pursuant to the Age Discrimination Act
of 1975.
10. The PHA will comply with the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 and 24 CFR Part 41,Policies and Procedures for the
Enforcement of Standards and Requirements for Accessibility by the Physically Handicapped.
11. The PHA will comply with the requirements of section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968,Employment
Opportunities for Low-or Very-Low Income Persons,and with its implementing regulation at 24 CFR Part 135.
Previous version is obsolete Page 1 of 2 form HUD-50077(4/2008')
12. The PHA will comply with acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property
Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 and implementing regulations at 49 CFR Part 24 as applicable.
13. The PHA will take appropriate affirmative action to award contracts to minority and women's business enterprises under 24
CFR 5.105(a).
14. The PHA will provide the responsible entity or HUD any documentation that the responsible entity or HUD needs to carry
out its review under the National Environmental Policy Act and other related authorities in accordance with 24 CFR Part 58
or Part 50,respectively.
15. With respect to public housing the PHA will comply with Davis-Bacon or HUD determined wage rate requirements under
Section 12 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act.
16. The PHA will keep records in accordance with 24 CFR 85.20 and facilitate an effective audit to determine compliance with
program requirements.
17. The PHA will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act,the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard
Reduction Act of 1992,and 24 CFR Part 35.
18. The PHA will comply with the policies,guidelines,and requirements of OMB Circular No.A-87(Cost Principles for State,
Local and Indian Tribal Governments),2 CFR Part 225,and 24 CFR Part 85 (Administrative Requirements for Grants and
Cooperative Agreements to State,Local and Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments).
19. The PHA will undertake only activities and programs covered by the Plan in a manner consistent with its Plan and will utilize
covered grant funds only for activities that are approvable under the regulations and included in its Plan.
20. All attachments to the Plan have been and will continue to be available at all times and all locations that the PHA Plan is
available for public inspection.All required supporting documents have been made available for public inspection along with
the Plan and additional requirements at the primary business office of the PHA and at all other times and locations identified
by the PHA in its PHA Plan and will continue to be made available at least at the primary business office of the PHA.
21. The PHA provides assurance as part of this certification that:
(i) The Resident Advisory Board had an opportunity to review and comment on the changes to the policies and programs
before implementation by the PHA;
(ii) The changes were duly approved by the PHA Board of Directors(or similar governing body);and
(iii) The revised policies and programs are available for review and inspection,at the principal office of the PHA during
normal business hours.
22. The PHA certifies that it is in compliance with all applicable Federal statutory and regulatory requirements.
City of Virginia Beach VA 039
PHA Name PHA Number/HA Code
X 5-Year PHA Plan for Fiscal Years 2015 - 2019
X Annual PHA Plan for Fiscal Years 2015-2016
I hereby certify that all the information stated herein,as well as any information provided in the accompaniment herewith,is true and accurate.Warning: HUD will
prosecute false claims and statements.Conviction may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. (18 U.S.C. 1001,1010,1012;31 U.S.C.3729,3802)
Name of Authorized Official Title
James K.Spore City Manager
Signature Date
Previous version is obsolete Page 2 of 2 form HUD-50077(4/2008)
Certification by State or Local U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development
Official of PHA Plans Consistency Office of Public and Indian Housing
with the Consolidated Plan Expires 4/30/2011
Certification by State or Local Official of PHA Plans Consistency with the
Consolidated Plan
1, James K. Spore the City Manager certify that the Five Year and
Annual PHA Plan of the VBDHNP is consistent with the Consolidated Plan of
City of Virginia Beach prepared pursuant to 24 CFR Part 91.
Signed/Dated by Appropriate State or Local Official
form HUD-50077-SL(1/2009)
OMB Approval No. 2577-0226
Civil Rights Certification U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of Public and Indian Housing
Expires 4/30/2011
Civil Rights Certification
Annual Certification and Board Resolution
Acting on behalf of the Board of Commissioners of the Public Housing Agency(PHA)listed below, as its Chairman or other
authorized PHA official if there is no Board of Commissioner,I approve the submission of the Plan for the PHA of which this
document is a part and make the following certification and agreement with the Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD)in connection with the submission of the Plan and implementation thereof
The PHA certifies that it will carry out the public housing program of the agency in conformity with title VI of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Fair Housing Act, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and title II of
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and will affirmatively further fair housing.
City of Virginia Beach VA 039
PHA Name PHA Number/HA Code
I hereby certify that all the information stated herein,as well as any information provided in the accompaniment herewith,is true and accurate.Warning:HUD will
prosecute false claims and statements.Conviction may result in criminal and/or civil penalties.(18 U.S.C.1001,1010,1012;31 U.S.C.3729,3802)
Name of Authorized Official Title
James K.Spore City Manager
Signature Date
form HUD-50077-CR(1/2009)
OMB Approval No. 2577-0226
PHA 5-Year and U.S.Department of Housing and Urban OMB No.2577-0226
Development Expires 4/30/2011
Annual Plan Office of Public and Indian Housing
1.0 PHA Information
PHA Name: City of Virginia Beach,Dept.of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation(DHNP)_PHA Code:_VA039
PHA Type: ❑Small ®High Performing ❑Standard ❑HCV(Section 8)
PHA Fiscal Year Beginning:(MM/YYYY):_07/2015
2.0 Inventory(based on ACC units at time of FY beginning in 1.0 above)
Number of PH units: Number of HCV units: 2044
3.0 Submission Type
®5-Year and Annual Plan ®Annual Plan Only ❑5-Year Plan Only
4.0 PHA Consortia (Check box if submittinga joint Plan and complete table
❑PHA Consortia: j P below.)
No.of Units in Each
Participating PHAs PHA Program(s)Included in the Programs Not in the Program
Code Consortia Consortia PH HCV
PHA1:
PHA2:
PHA 3:
5.0 5-Year Plan.Complete items 5.1 and 5.2 only at 5-Year Plan update.
5.1 Mission. State the PHA's Mission for serving the needs of low-income,very low-income,and extremely low income families in the PHA's
jurisdiction for the next five years:
Creating quality solutions that expand housing opportunities and promote vibrant,well-maintained neighborhoods.
5.2 Goals and Objectives. Identify the PHA's quantifiable goals and objectives that will enable the PHA to serve the needs of low-income and very
low-income,and extremely low-income families for the next five years. Include a report on the progress the PHA has made in meeting the goals
and objectives described in the previous 5-Year Plan.
Attached with description in Support File 4.
PHA Plan Update
6.0
(a) Identify all PHA Plan elements that have been revised by the PHA since its last Annual Plan submission:
(b) Identify the specific location(s)where the public may obtain copies of the 5-Year and Annual PHA Plan. For a complete list of PHA Plan
elements,see Section 6.0 of the instructions.
Attached with description in Support File 6.
Hope VI,Mixed Finance Modernization or Development,Demolition and/or Disposition,Conversion of Public Housing,Homeownership
7M Programs,and Project-based Vouchers. Include statements related to these programs as applicable.
During the 2013 and 2014 VBDHNP executed project based voucher HAP contracts for:Herons Landing(8 PBV units),Cedar Grove(32 units)
for disabled veterans.Additionally 76 vouchers were conditionally awarded to four organizations who responded to RFP requests. These projects
will support the needs of disabled individuals,families,seniors,and the homeless.
Capital Improvements. Please complete Parts 8.1 through 8.3,as applicable.
8.0 Not Applicable.
8.1 Capital Fund Program Annual Statement/Performance and Evaluation Report. As part of the PHA 5-Year and Annual Plan,annually
complete and submit the Capital Fund Program Annual Statement/Performance and Evaluation Report,form HUD-50075.1,for each current and
open CFP grant and CFFP financing. Not Applicable.
8.2 Capital Fund Program Five-Year Action Plan. As part of the submission of the Annual Plan,PHAs must complete and submit the Capital Fund
Program Five-Year Action Plan,form HUD-50075.2,and subsequent annual updates(on a rolling basis,e.g.,drop current year,and add latest year
for a five year period). Large capital items must be included in the Five-Year Action Plan. Not Applicable
83 Capital Fund Financing Program(CFFP).
❑Check if the PHA proposes to use any portion of its Capital Fund Program(CFP)/Replacement Housing Factor(RHF)to repay debt incurred to
finance capital improvements. Not Applicable.
Page 1 of 2 form HUD-50075(4/2008)
Housing Needs. Based on information provided by the applicable Consolidated Plan,information provided by HUD,and other generally available
data,make a reasonable effort to identify the housing needs of the low-income,very low-income,and extremely low-income families who reside in
the jurisdiction served by the PHA,including elderly families,families with disabilities,and households of various races and ethnic groups,and
other families who are on the public housing and Section 8 tenant-based assistance waiting lists.The identification of housing needs must address
issues of affordability,supply,quality,accessibility,size of units,and location.
Housing Needs for Families by Family Type
Income<=30%of AMI 9590
Income>=30%but 2958
<50%of AMI
Income>50%but 13
<80%of AMI
9.0
Elderly+Disabled 2102
Families with Children 8634
Victims of Domestic 974
Violence
Targeted homeless 3925
Virginia Beach 4400
Residents
Wait list Applicant 8334
outside of jurisdiction
Total persons African
including family Amer Asian 2 American Hawaiian/P White Multi
Indian ac Isl. 33
membersstb racial 39 .003% .0019% 8501. 0026% 861 6.8% 1103 8%
p
4%
The City of Virginia Beach opened its Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list in September 2012,and received 13,894 applications.
Strategy for Addressing Housing Needs. Provide a brief description of the PHA's strategy for addressing the housing needs of families in the
9.1 jurisdiction and on the waiting list in the upcoming year. Note: Small,Section 8 only,and High Performing PHAs complete only for Annual
Plan submission with the 5-Year Plan.
Reference summary of progress in meeting strategic goals.
Additional Information. Describe the following,as well as any additional information HUD has requested.
(a) Progress in Meeting Mission and Goals. Provide a brief statement of the PHA's progress in meeting the mission and goals described in the 5-
10.0 Year Plan.
Reference attached"summary of progress in meeting strategic goals".
(b) Significant Amendment and Substantial Deviation/Modification. Provide the PHA's definition of"significant amendment"and"substantial
deviation/modification" Attached with description in support file.
The Virginia Beach Department of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation defines substantial deviations and significant amendments or
modifications"as any change in policy that significantly and substantially alters our stated mission of providing housing services to low-income
families and individuals. Discretionary or administrative amendments consistent with the department's overall mission and basic objectives will not
be considered significant modifications." There were no substantial deviations or significant amendments or modifications during the program
year.
11.0 Required Submission for HUD Field Office Review. In addition to the PHA Plan template(HUD-50075),PHAs must submit the following
documents. Items(a)through(g)may be submitted with signature by mail or electronically with scanned signatures,but electronic submission is
encouraged. Items(h)through(i)must be attached electronically with the PHA Plan. Note: Faxed copies of these documents will not be accepted
by the Field Office.
(a) Form HUD-50077,PHA Certifications of Compliance with the PHA Plans and Related Regulations(which includes all certifications relating
to Civil Rights)
(b) Form HUD-50070,Certification for a Drug-Free Workplace(PHAs receiving CFP grants only)
(c) Form HUD-50071,Certification of Payments to Influence Federal Transactions(PHAs receiving CFP grants only)
(d) Form SF-LLL,Disclosure of Lobbying Activities(PHAs receiving CFP grants only)
(e) Form SF-LLL-A,Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Continuation Sheet(PHAs receiving CFP grants only)
(f) Resident Advisory Board(RAB)comments. Comments received from the RAB must be submitted by the PHA as an attachment to the PHA
Plan. PHAs must also include a narrative describing their analysis of the recommendations and the decisions made on these recommendations.
(g) Challenged Elements
(h) Form HUD-50075.1,Capital Fund Program Annual Statement/Performance and Evaluation Report(PHAs receiving CFP grants only)
(i) Form HUD-50075.2,Capital Fund Program Five-Year Action Plan(PHAs receiving CFP grants only)
I I
Page 2 of 2 form HUD-50075(4/2008)
Summary of Progress in Meeting Strategic Goals Five Year Plan Update
The Virginia Beach Department of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation hereby reports the following
progress in achieving the strategic goals outlined in the Five Year Plan:
Goal: Expand the supply of assisted housing
Objectives
1. Apply for additional vouchers
2. Leverage private or public funds to create additional housing opportunities
3.Assist other housing organizations to obtain resources for housing development
During the 2011 program year,VBDHNP partnered with Virginia Beach Community Development
Corporation to provide 32 project based vouchers to support the development of Cedar Grove
Apartments,the first affordable,permanent rental housing development for disabled and/or homeless
military vets in Virginia Beach. Cedar Grove provides affordable and assessable housing with an array of
support services. It consists of 28 one-bedroom units and 4 two-bedroom units, all fully furnished. 16 of
the 32 units will be handicap assessable.
Herons Landings, a 60 unit regional SRO development completed construction in December 2012. This
project resulted from a partnership with several Hampton Roads housing agencies and Virginia
Supportive Housing,who owns and manages the property. VBDHNP provides 8 project based vouchers
to house homeless person in Virginia Beach.
VBDHNP has conditionally awarded 76 project-based vouchers to four organizations responding to
RFP's issued during the strategic period. As these organizations secure the necessary fmancing and
complete all necessary requirements under HUD regulations,VBDHNP will execute HAP contracts to
provide rental subsidies.
VBDHNP continues to work closely with Hampton VA Medical Center to ensure that veteran families are
provided needed housing assistance as expeditiously as possible under the HUD-VASH program which
combines rental assistance and case management services for homeless veterans and their families. We
will continue to apply for additional VASH program vouchers as funding opportunities become available.
Goal: Improve the quality of assisted housing
Objectives
1. Improve voucher management score: (SEMAP)
2. Increase customer satisfaction
VBDHNP has continued to ensure the quality of assisted housing through on going,timely inspections of
assisted housing units and enforcement of HCV housing quality standards and city property maintenance
codes and ordinances. In addition,we work closely with housing developers receiving financial
assistance through the project base voucher program and other local resources to encourage the use of
state of the art green design and other building techniques such as energy efficient lighting and
appliances, and high quality construction.
In 2013 VBDHNP began quarterly housekeeping classes for program participants to provide them with
tools and information on how to better maintain their assisted dw-11"g units, and to ensure that their units
pass annual inspections on the first scheduled inspection visit.
Strategic goals update Page 1
VBDHNP has taken strides to improve its owner restriction from the program process. VBDHNP wants
to send a clear message that a quality housing stock an important component to the success of the
program.
Goal: Increase assisted housing choices
Objectives
1. Provide voucher mobility counseling.
2. Conduct outreach efforts to potential voucher landlords
All participants are advised of the portability features of the housing choice voucher program during the
initial or annual briefings. We conduct owner outreach to encourage program participation.
Using funds provided through the HOME grant program,we offer rental assistance via the Tenant Based
Rental Assistance program, and Rental Security Deposit program. Additionally we use CBDG grant
funds to provide relocation assistance to displaced families.
Goal: Improve community quality of life and economic vitality
Objectives
1. Continually work with Code Enforcement Division Staff in the DHNP to maintain
and improve the livability conditions of all neighborhoods within the City.
The Rental Housing Division of VDI-INP continues to work closely with the municipality's Code
Enforcement Division to improve housing conditions of the neighborhoods of program participants. The
department operates under an MOU with the Hampton Road Veterans Collaborative to provide direct
financial assistance and support services veteran families in danger of homelessness or literally homeless
in Virginia Beach,Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk,Franklin, Southampton County and Isle of
Wright County.
Goal: Promote self-sufficiency and asset development of assisted households.
Objectives
1. Increase the number and percentage of employed persons in assisted families
2. Provide or attract supportive services to improve assistance recipient's employability.
3. Provide or attract supportive services to increase independence for the elderly or
families with disability.
4. Provide HCV participants with homeownership education and opportunity through
the Virginia Individual Development Account(VIDA)program and FSS
VBDHNP operates an active Family Self Sufficiency Program and encourages clients to participate in a
variety of seminars,training sessions and workshops designed to increased knowledge and improve skills
in the areas of employment, education and financial literacy. Program achievements: 2 families have
purchased homes upon graduation. 51 participants have accrued the current escrow totals of over$200K
(an average of$4K per participant). In the past 5 years 8 participants have graduated. It is anticipated
that 10 participants will graduate in 2015.
Goal: Ensure Equal Opportunity in Housing for all Americans
Objectives
Strategic goals update Page 2
1. Undertake affirmative measures to ensure access to assisted housing regardless of
race, color,religion,national origin, sex, familial status, and disability
2. Undertake affirmative measures to provide a suitable living environment for families
living in assisted housing,regardless of race,color religion, national origin, sex,
familial status,and disability
3. Undertake affirmative measures to ensure assessable housing to persons with all
varieties of disabilities regardless of unit size required
4. To ensure HCV division staff receives training on Fair Housing and Affirmative
Action. To post Equal Opportunity Housing posters in the reception area of the
DHNP. Include equal housing opportunity language"on the HCV program
application, and the HCV preliminary application, and to offer special
accommodations to populations who so request one be made. To continue to enforce
and educate owners/landlords on Fair Housing policies. To expand affordable
housing opportunities by examining and modifying policies on subsidy standards as
necessary
VBDHNP continues to provide fair housing training for all new staff members, and promote fair housing
awareness to all staff members and landlord/owners who participant in the housing program.
Other accomplishments during the 5 year period:
• Implemented new procedures for monitoring performance to ensure SEMAP compliance
• Achieved status of High Performing Agency under the Section 8 Management Assessment
Program.
• Maintained program utilization targets of 98%expenditure of budget authority in providing direct
services to clients.
• Assisted families displaced by a jet crash locating suitable, affordable housing.
• Supervise the implementation of the new programs: DHAP,TBRA,DRAGAS, HPRP,HF,RC
and VASH.
• Administer 110 VASH vouchers for the Virginia Beach area with a promise of an additional 17
more expected this year.
• Established and maintained a new procedure for HQS Inspections.
• Developed and implemented procedures to improve quality control.
• Researched and acquired new services for utility allowances and rent reasonableness.
• Created Reasonable Accommodation request form and verification letter.
• Establish and maintain liaison with Va. Cooperative Extension,Agencies Coming Together(HA
of sister cities),and Urban League.
• Established a MOU with Norfolk Redevelopment Housing Authority(PCC group)and STOP
(VIDA program).
• Develop security plan to protect client and workers privacy to adhere to HUD Security Plan.
• Maintain and informative materials for program participants and the general public
regarding educational, public awareness,health, employment, and HUD related
information.
• Ensures that staff receives and renews appropriate training and certification procedures
such as Housing Counseling, Fair Housing, Rent Reasonable, Enterprise Income
Verification, and American Disability Act, and defensive driving
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Item -VI-J.4a
ORDINANCES
ITEM#64731
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Dyer, City Council ADOPTED, BY
CONSENT, Ordinances to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE:
a. $237,000 from the Office of the Attorney General to the Sheriff's Office
and AUTHORIZE a local grant match re communication equipment;
$1,976 re Operation Look-Out Program for Senior Citizens; $198 for
the Triad Crime Prevention for Seniors Grant
Voting: 9-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M Dyer, Barbara M Henley, Vice
Mayor Louis R. Jones, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond,
Mayor William D. Sessoms,Jr., Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood
Council Members Absent:
Shannon DS Kane
John E. Uhrin
April 7, 2015
1 AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE
2 GRANT FUNDS FROM THE OFFICE OF THE
3 ATTORNEY GENERAL TO THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE
4 AND TO AUTHORIZE A LOCAL GRANT MATCH
5
6 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
7 VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA:
8
9 1. That Asset Forfeiture Grant funding of $237,000 from the Office of the
10 Attorney General is hereby accepted and appropriated, with State revenue increased
11 accordingly, to the Sheriff's Seized Assets Special Revenue Fund to equip 25 Sheriff's
12 vehicles with mobile data communication systems.
13
14 2. That Triad Crime Prevention for Seniors Grant funding of $1,976 from the
15 Office of the Attorney General is hereby accepted and appropriated, with estimated
16 State revenues increased accordingly, to the Grants Consolidated Fund-Sheriff's Office
17 in furtherance of the Operation Look-out Program for senior citizens.
18
19 3. That $198, the required 10% local match for the Triad Crime Prevention for
20 Seniors Grant, is hereby transferred within the Operating Budget of the Sheriff's Office
21 in furtherance of the Operation Look-out Program for senior citizens.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia on the 7th day
of April , 2015.
Requires an affirmative vote by a majority of all of the members of City Council.
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
Office of the AttorneyGeneral
900 East Main Street
Richmond,Virginia 23219
February 20, 2015 SO4-7S6-2071
Mr.Kenneth W. Stolle, Sheriff
Virginia Beach Sheriffs Office
2501 James Madison Blvd.
Virginia Beach,Virginia 23456
RE: Asset Forfeiture Transfer
Dear Sheriff Stolle:
On behalf of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Office of the Attorney General (OAG), I am pleased to announce that
your office has been approved for an asset forfeiture transfer based upon your submitted proposal in the amount of
$237,000. In an attempt to expedite the final transfer, I am enclosing the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
between the OAG and your Office for endorsement. The MOU will explain the exact amount and nature of the
transfer approved by the U.S. Department of Treasury.
Please endorse the MOU, retain a copy for your records and return the original with a copy of your office's Form
W-9 at your earliest convenience. You may send them via postal mail to the following address:
Attn: Winnie Lau
Office of the Attorney General
900 East Main Street, 5th floor
Richmond, VA 23219
These are U.S. Treasury, federal asset forfeiture funds and will be recorded on your annual Federal Equitable
Sharing Agreement and Certification fonn for Fiscal Year 2015. If you have any questions about reporting or
specific uses of the funds you can reference the Department of the Treasury Guide to Equitable Sharing for Foreign
Countries and Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement Agencies (Guide). If you have any additional questions,
you may contact:
Jackie A. Jackson Winnie Lau
Department of the Treasury Office of the Attorney General
Executive Office for Asset Forfeiture Equitable Sharing Or (804)663-7401
(202)622-2755 oagassetforfeiture(oag.state.va.us
Jackie.Jacksongtreasury.gov
Congratulations on the approval of your request.
S incerel
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Mark Fero
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COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
Office of the Attorney General
Mark R.Herrin: 900 East Main Street
Auorne;General l Richmand,Virginia 23219
804-786.2071
FAX 804.786.1991
Virginia Relay services
800-828-1120
October 9,2014 7-1-1
Vir ,
'a Beach Sheriffs Office
Sh- r,ffKen Stolle
411 ntegrity Way
Vi 'a Beach, Virginia 23451
Re: 11 Crime Prevention for Seniors Grant Program
De: Sheriff Stolle,
Con :tulations,your agency has been selected to participate in the Office of the Attorney
Gen : 's Triad Crime Prevention for Seniors Grant Program. I am delighted to advise you that
you proposal has been approved. Please see the attached memo for more details on grant
acce.tance and reporting.
As yu know,older Virginians can be targeted by perpetrators of fraud, property crime and
viol:rice. Together we will continue to protect our elderly citizens from being victimized or
abus-'d.
Tha you for your outstanding work on behalf of our Commonwealth's older citizens. The
Offi i e of the Attorney General is pleased to have the opportunity to work with your office to
ens the continued success of Triad and to help keep communities and neighborhoods safe for
Vi i'a families.
Sincerely,
Ma, 9 crt. t-e,„,,,ti,,,,
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Mark R. Herring
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Item -VI-J.41)
ORDINANCES
ITEM#64732
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Dyer, City Council ADOPTED, BY
CONSENT, Ordinances to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE:
b. $116,938 from the Virginia Department of Health's Office of Emergency
Medical Services (EMS) re Four-for-Life Grant program to enhance
rescue and medical capabilities
Voting: 9-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice
Mayor Louis R. Jones, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond,
Mayor William D. Sessoms,Jr., Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood
Council Members Absent:
Shannon DS Kane
John E. Uhrin
April 7, 2015
1 AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE STATE
2 FOUR-FOR-LIFE FUNDS
3 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,
4 VIRGINIA:
5
6 That$116,938 is hereby accepted from the Virginia Department of Health's Office of
7 Emergency Medical Services and appropriated, with estimated state revenues increased
8 accordingly, to the Four-for-Life Grant Program in the Grants Consolidated Fund to allow
9 the Department of Emergency Medical Services to purchase additional equipment and
10 supplies to enhance rescue/medical capabilities for volunteer rescue squads, career
11 medics and firefighters.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia on the 7 t h day
of April 2015.
Requires an affirmative vote by a majority of all of the members of City Council.
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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Item -VI-J.4c
ORDINANCES
ITEM#64733
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Dyer, City Council ADOPTED, BY
CONSENT, Ordinances to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE.•
c. $14,447 from the Virginia Aquarium Foundation for one (1)full time
employee in the Department of Museums and DIRECT the City
Manager to include same in the FY 2016 Operating Budget(to be funded
by the Foundation)
Voting: 9-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M Henley, Vice
Mayor Louis R. Jones, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond,
Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood
Council Members Absent:
Shannon DS Kane
John E. Uhrin
April 7, 2015
1 AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS
2 FROM THE AQUARIUM FOUNDATION, TO AUTHORIZE
3 ONE FULL TIME POSITION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF
4 MUSEUMS, AND TO DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO
5 INCLUDE THIS POSITION IN THE FY16 OPERATING
6 BUDGET
7
8 WHEREAS, the Virginia Aquarium Foundation (the "Foundation") and the City,
9 through the Department of Museums, partner to promote and operate the Virginia
10 Aquarium and Marine Science Center; and
11
12 WHEREAS, the Foundation is in the midst of a capital campaign that seeks to raise
13 $8 million to $10 million over a 30 month period in furtherance of the Owls Creek Marsh
14 Pavilion Renovation and the Marine Animal Conservation Center;
15
16 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
17 VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA:
18
19 1) That$14,447 is hereby accepted from the Virginia Aquarium Foundation and
20 appropriated, with estimated revenues increased accordingly, to the FY 2014-15 Operating
21 Budget of the Department of Museums;
22
23 2) That one full-time equivalent is established in the Department of Museums as
24 an Assistant Development Director;
25
26 3) That this positon is contingent upon future funding from the Virginia Aquarium
27 Foundation; and
28
29 4) That the City Manager is directed to include this position in the FY16
30 Operating Budget of the Department of Museums.
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Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia on the day
of
April2015.
Requires an affirmative vote by a majority of all of the members of City Council.
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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VIRGINIA
AQUARIUM
March 17, 2015
Mr.James Spore
City Manager
City of Virginia Beach
2401 Courthouse Drive
Virginia Beach,VA 23456
Dear Mr.Spore:
The Virginia Aquarium &Marine Science Center Foundation would like to hire a full time
Assistant Development Officer at the Virginia Aquarium as a City employee.The Foundation has
approved the funding for the salary and benefits associated with this position by reimbursing
the City as is done with several other positions. The position would report to the existing
Development Director. If at any time in the future there are insufficient funds to cover this
position, it would no longer be available as part of the Aquarium's staff. Should you have any
questions about this matter,please contact Lynn Clements at 385-0240 or
fj.
Sincerely,
Thomas E. Fraim,Jr.
President
Virginia Aquarium&Marine Science Center Foundation
717 General Booth Boulevard,Suite 1,Virginia Beach,Virginia 23451
(757)385-7777 phone (757)437-4976 fax
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Item -VI-J.4d
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
ITEM#64734
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Dyer, City Council ADOPTED, BY
CONSENT, Ordinances to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE.:
d. $3,000 from GEICO to the Police Department re the Every 15 Minutes
Program
Voting: 9-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice
Mayor Louis R. Jones, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond,
Mayor William D. Sessoms,Jr., Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood
Council Members Absent:
Shannon DS Kane
John E. Uhrin
April 7, 2015
1 AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS
2 FROM GEICO FOR THE EVERY 15 MINUES PROGRAM
3
4 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,
5 VIRGINIA:
6
7 That $3,000 is hereby accepted and appropriated, with estimated revenues
8 increased accordingly, to the FY 2014-15 Police Department Operating Budget for the
9 Every 15 Minutes Program.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia on the 7th day
of April 2015.
Requires an affirmative vote by a majority of all of the members of City Council.
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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Item—VI-K
PLANNING ITEM#64735
1. MCQ BUILDERS,LLC CHANGE IN NON-CONFORMING
2. BACK BAY BREW HOUSE/ CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
JOHN ATKINSON
3. SIMON ACQUISITION II,LLC COMP PLAN CONSISTENCY
NORFOLK PREMIUM OUTLETS REVIEW
COUNCILMAN DAVENPORT WILL ABSTAIN ON ITEM#1
ITEM#1 WILL BE DEFERRED INDEFINATELY
MAYOR SESSOMS WILL ABSTAIN ON ITEM#2
ITEM#3 WILL BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY
April 7, 2015
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Item -VI-K
PLANNING ITEM#64736
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Dyer, City Council APPROVED IN ONE
MOTION, BY CONSENT, Items I (DEFERRED INDEFINATELY) and 2 of the PLANNING
AGENDA.
Voting: 9-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice
Mayor Louis R. Jones, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond,
Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood
Council Members Absent:
Shannon DS Kane
John E. Uhrin
April 7, 2015
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Item—VI-K.1
PLANNING ITEM#64737
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Dyer, City Council, DEFERRED
INDEFINATELY,BY CONSENT,Application of MCQ BUILDERS,LLC—I/B.H. VINELAND,LLC
for a Change in Non-Conformity at 1046 and 1050 Old Dam Neck and 1037 Dam Neck Roads DISTRICT
7—PRINCESS ANNE
Voting: 8-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, John
D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr.,
Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood
Council Members Abstaining:
M. Benjamin Davenport
Council Members Absent:
Shannon DS Kane
John E. Uhrin
April 7, 2015
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In Reply Refer to 0054543
April 7, 2015
Mrs. Ruth Hodges Fraser, MMC
City Clerk
Municipal Center
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456
Re: Abstention Pursuant to Conflict of Interests Act § 2.2-3115(F)
Dear Mrs. Fraser:
I would like to make the following disclosure:
1. I am making this disclosure regarding City Council's discussion and vote on a
resolution authorizing the conversion of a nonconforming use on property located at
1046 and 1050 Old Dam Neck Road and 1037 Dam Neck Road. The applicant for
this item is MCQ Builders, LLC-1, and the property owner is B.H. Vineland.
2. Davenport Management Company has business interests with the applicant with
respect to a different business venture (not the venture that is the subject of the
resolution).
3. I have a personal interest in Davenport Management Company, which is located at
1604 Hilltop West Executive Center Suite 305, Virginia Beach, VA 23451.
4. I wish to disclose this interest and will abstain from voting on this matter.
Accordingly,I respectfully request that you record this declaration in the official records of
City Council.
1604 WEST HILLTOP EXEC CENTER#305,VIRGINIA BEACH,VIRGINIA 23451
Mrs. Ruth Hodges Fraser -2- April 7, 2015
Re: Abstention Pursuant to Conflict of Interests Act § 2.2-3115(F)
Thank you for your assistance and cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely,
. Ben Davenport
Councilmember
MBD/RRI
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PLANNING ITEM#64738
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Dyer, City Council, APPROVED and
CONDITIONED, BY CONSENT, Application of BACK BAY BREW HOUSE/JOHN ATKINSON for
a Conditional Use Permit(Craft Brewery)at 612 Norfolk Avenue DISTRICT 6 —BEACH
BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
Ordinance upon BACK BAY BREW HOUSE/JOHN ATKINSONfor a
Conditional Use Permit (Craft Brewery) at 612 Norfolk Avenue (GPIN)
DISTRICT 6 —BEACH
The following conditions shall be required:
1. Prior to obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy for the proposed expansions, the
applicant shall obtain a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals pertaining to
the off-street parking requirement.
2. The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits from the Planning Department/
Permits and Inspections Division.
3. The applicant shall obtain the appropriate permits from the Planning
Department/Zoning Office for any signage added to the site.
This Ordinance shall be effective in accordance with Section 107(f) of the Zoning Ordinance.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the Seventh day of April, Two
Thousand Fifteen
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Voting: 8-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M Henley, Vice
Mayor Louis R. Jones, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond,
Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood
Council Members Abstaining:
Mayor William D. Sessoms,Jr.
Council Members Absent:
Shannon DS Kane
John E. Uhrin
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(757)385-4581
FAX(757)385-5699
In Reply Refer to 0054530 wsessoms@vbgov.com
April 7, 2015
Mrs. Ruth Hodges Fraser, MMC
City Clerk
Municipal Center
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456
Re: Abstention Pursuant to Conflict of Interests Act § 2.2-3115(F)
Dear Mrs. Fraser:
Pursuant to the State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act, I make the following
declaration:
1. I am executing this written disclosure regarding City Council's discussion and vote
on the application of Back Bay Brew House for a Conditional Use Permit for the
expansion of a craft brewery located at 612 Norfolk Avenue.
2. The applicant has disclosed that TowneBank provides financial services to the
applicant.
3. I have a personal interest in TowneBank, which is located at 600 22nd Street in
Virginia Beach.
4. I wish to disclose this interest and will abstain from voting on this matter.
Accordingly, I respectfully request that you record this declaration in the official records of
City Council.
Mrs. Ruth Hodges Fraser -2- April 7, 2015
Re: Abstention Pursuant to Conflict of Interests Act § 2.2-3115(F)
Thank you for your assistance and cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely,
illiam D. Sessoms
Mayor
WDS/RRI
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The following individuals registered to speak:
Eddie Bourdon, Attorney for the Applicant, advised this Application is a Review of the Virginia
Beach Planning Commission's finding of a 9-1 Vote,for the dedication and construction of Lake
Wright Boulevard, from Northampton Boulevard to Miller Store Road, as proposed and at his
client's expense, and stated the project will be substantially in accordance with the
Comprehensive Plan. Scott Richardson, Simon Property Group, Bill Cashman, Traffic Engineer
with URS and Randy Royal, Civil Engineer with Kimley-Horn accompanied the Attorney. This
Application is the first of its kind for the area and is NOT a request for any change of zoning or
to approve any general or specific land use. Simply put, this is a review and comparison of two
alternative alignments for the dedication and construction, at no cost to the City, of a four-lane
roadway to connect Northampton Boulevard to Miller Store Road in the Burton Station SGA.
The SGA Plan recommends and envisions "substantial new growth", including 719,000 square
feet of new retail and restaurant space, 424 new apartments for senior and single-family
residences, 150 new hotel rooms and 7,800,000 square feet of new office, commercial and flex
space for this area. Simon is prepared to construct either the extension of Wesleyan Drive or Lake
Wright Boulevard in conjunction with its Premium Outlets development that will break ground later this
year. The decision as to which of these two roads the City prefers to be constructed is yours, and Simon
will abide by that decision. He provided letters of support from Burton Station residents, as well as a
letter from the Virginia Beach Division of the Chamber of Commerce. The Northampton Boulevard
business owners provided letters.
Scott Richardson, 225 West Washington Street, with Simon, reiterated how excited Simon is to bring what
they feel will be a regional amenity to the area. Simon is willing and excited to make a major investment
into this market. Simon did review another site but felt this is where they wanted to be. We are more
than happy to build Wesleyan Drive as it's shown on the Comprehensive Plan; however, Lake Wright is
clearly a better option as it's the safest, most efficient way to move traffic through the corridor. In
conclusion, Simon is 100% committed to building this outlet center utilizing either Lake Wright
Boulevard or Wesleyan Drive.
Tom Alberico, President of Norfolk Academy Board of Trustees, requested approval of the
proposed road known as Lake Wright Boulevard. While Norfolk Academy has no public position for or
against the development of an outlet mall or the Strategic Growth Area Comprehensive Plan, we remain
strong advocates of safety. All technical traffic reports, including ours, indicate our City needs Lake
Wright Boulevard to support not only the existing traffic demand but future traffic generated by proposed
development projects.
Dennis Manning, Headmaster of Norfolk Academy, spoke in SUPPORT. Mr. Manning advised
Norfolk Academy is the 8th oldest school in the Country, the first in Virginia and has been an
integral part of Hampton Roads for almost 300 years and has approximately 2,300 alumni living in
South Hampton Roads, 1,300 of which in Virginia Beach and many of them very much involved in
leadership in this community.
Bruce F. Vaughan, 1584 Wesleyan Drive, Phone: 455-3309, Vice President of Operations of
Virginia Wesleyan College. Doctor Greer sends his regrets that he couldn't be here to speak, himself.
Virginia Wesleyan's position is the same as our neighbors, Norfolk Academy. The biggest concern is the
safety of our constituents. We have about 1,800 faculty/staff/students on a daily basis,plus visitors well
into the 2,000-plus range, and the movement of them and their safety is of our utmost concern.
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Janet Bhajir, owns and operates the Big Charlie's Truck Plaza on Northampton Boulevard, as well as
the Magnuson Hotel on Northampton Boulevard and support the Lake Wright Boulevard. They are
excited about the outlet project as it's going to help generate revenue for the area. Simon is planning on
paying for it.
Robert Garris, 5108 Booker Street, Phone: 509-1836, in SUPPORT. Mr. Garris owns property in the
Burton Station area and requested the City not stop progress.
Shep Miller, 5269 Cleveland Street, Phone: 286-7437, resides in Norfolk; however owns
property and built three technology businesses in the City. Mr. Miller advised he attended the Planning
Commission Meeting out offrustration after reading about this project in the paper. Mr. Miller feels it is
time Hampton Roads work towards working together and find regional solutions to our problems. He
feels this is a classic regional situation where the folks in Norfolk want to build this mall. He served on
the Commonwealth Transportation Board representing this City and other urban areas in our
Commonwealth.
Damen Watson, part owner of a national liquor brand called Ty Ku and is a Virginia Beach native.
Simon is willing to build this road themselves with no cost to the City. This ensures the safety of the
children and everybody around it and it will bring easier revenue to this development. He is in favor for
the Lake Wright project. He is a supporter of Virginia Beach and all for this project.
Pamela Riddick, 5949 North Hampton Boulevard, Phone: 714-8553, spoke in OPPOSITION. Ms.
Riddick is a lifetime resident of Virginia Beach and remembers when Northampton Boulevard was
actually Waterworks Road. She advised her house was probably the first house out there. Her concern is
Northampton Boulevard is already so congested. The only way of exiting her house is to enter
Northampton Boulevard, go to the intersection and make a U-Turn. In the morning that is impossible.
She recalls when there was no Norfolk Academy, and it was a dairy.
Peggy Hagans and Ralph Saunders, with L&J Garden, spoke in OPPOSITION. Ms. Hagans is
the Co-President of L&J Gardens Civic League and asked the Civic League Members in
attendance stand. She advised they are in strong opposition of the Premium Outlet Mall, as well as
the construction of a proposed access road, Lake Wright Boulevard. The proposed road will be located
one tenth of a mile west of the neighborhood's main entrance. This project will affect the quality of life
currently enjoyed by the residents of L and J Gardens and request City Council look favorably upon the
neighborhood's expressed position with regard to the Outlet Mall.
Ashley McCloud, 5508 Dell Park Avenue, Phone: 748-7084, spoke in OPPOSITION to the additional
road. Wesleyan Pines has 905 homes which make up Campus East Community Association. Other
surrounding subdivisions are Lawson Forrest, Wesleyan Chase, Cypress Point, L and J Gardens, Burton
Station, Aragona Village, Diamond Lakes Estates, Sajo Farms, and Ridgely Manor; however, these are
not the only residential neighborhoods that utilize the Northampton 64 corridor. Eastern Shore residents
must utilize Northampton in order to access Interstate 64. While the City may not be able to prevent the
Outlet Mall from being established on the Lake Wright Golf Course property, residents are asking that
the City help decrease the impact this Outlet Mall traffic by discouraging an entrance off of Northampton,
especially adding this additional road, Lake Wright Boulevard.
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Dane Blythe, 2004 Oak Leaf Lane, Phone: 537-1700, advised he lives in the Bayside District and
travels throughout Tidewater for work and it is rare a day goes by he does not travel down Northampton
Boulevard. He expressed concern, looking at the Lake Wright Boulevard, does not think it will reduce
congestion either. The best solution would be if we could finally go ahead and improve the 1-64
interchange at Northampton, as well as over at Military Highway. It would help preserve the
plans at Burton Station, that historically important part of the City, as well.
Ralph Parham, 5509 Carol Anne Terrace, Phone: 319-0970, spoke in OPPOSTION stating the
City spent a lot of time and money in creating the SGA and Norfolk was well aware of this and
showed no consideration. The traffic on Northampton Boulevard is outrageous.
Jeanne Evans-Cox, advised she is wearing two hats; one on behalf of the Central Business District
Association representing over 150 companies, and as a citizen of this fine City. The CBDA went on
record last year opposing this project because of the concern of our retailers related to the practice of
national retailers offering two lines of distribution; a full-line retail store, and a factory outlet store. Ms.
Evans-Cox advised in attendance tonight are stakeholders from the Pembroke Strategic Growth Area,
Lou Haddad, CEO of Armada Hoffler, Fred Napolitano, and Richard Olivieri, partners of Pembroke
Mall, Gerald Divaris of Divaris Real Estate and Josh Schulman, partner with Columbus Center Suites.
City staff has established this project is incompatible with the City's Comprehensive Plan and she realizes
City Council is not here tonight to vote on an Outlet Mall but to consider the construction, maintenance,
and use of a road leading to the Outlet Mall. She expressed serious concerns relating to the impact of
this development on local infrastructure, the lack of sales tax, and traffic to an already highly congested
area.
Lou Haddad, advised as a matter of policy, Armada Hoffler refrains from commenting on the projects
of others. Rarely do we violate that edict and is doing so tonight only to clarify a few facts. It has been a
mutual long-term goal at Town Center to attract high-end specialty retailers to the market.
Gerald Divaris, Chairman and CEO of Divaris Real Estate and a founding member of the Central
Business District Association advised his company manages and leases about 25 million square feet of
space throughout the United States, a direct majority of which is retail. He has been in the business for
over forty years. Regionalism is a priority for Hampton Roads, as it will benefit the entire region's
population and all the cities that make up that region. The Lake Wright site is a regional site with
regional implications, and as such it should be treated with a regional perspective. The approved plan
envisioned for the site should be retained as a recreational open space plan that would enhance the
Burton Station Village. Northampton Boulevard is a major artery for the region connecting the interstate
with Shore Drive and the Eastern Shore. The proposed outlet mall will only add traffic to that road. It's
incompatible and will severely increase congestion and adversely hamper through traffic at this
intersection. The outlet mall will result in several issues, including the City not realizing one cent on tax
revenues while burdening it with expenses. Secondly, it threatens the very nature of the region's desire to
enhance and improve its retail offerings, as you heard from Lou Haddad. This is not a choice of one road
over another. It's not a question of the roads.
Ramsay Smith, 1259 Barn Brook Road, Phone: 748-7441, President of Pembroke Commercial Realty.
He reiterated the CBDA's letter and ask that City Council deny this application.
John Eason, 4733 Little John Road, Phone: 642-4844, is a Virginia Beach resident from the
Haygood Point section of Virginia Beach in the Bayside District. He uses Northampton Boulevard quite
often and is in OPPOSITION to this planned roadway and it's just too much congestion. The SGA for
Burton Station was developed over a long period of time. He requested City Council deny this request.
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(Continued)
Joshua Schulman, One Columbus Center, Suite 600, Phone: 687-8170, advised he is also wearing
a couple of different hats tonight. Mr. Schulman is the President of the CBDA Young Professionals
Group based in the Central Business District as well as a lawyer and managing partner of Columbus
Executive Suites in Town Center. He stands in opposition. On his own behalf he feels it's important for
you to know that he came to Virginia Beach in search of opportunity almost eight years ago. He moved
from Detroit, Michigan, an area that you all know has suffered from some very difficult times. If it
weren't for the Central Business District and Town Center, in particular, he, like so many of his
colleagues, would not be here in the first place.
Edna C. Riddel, 5868 Northampton Boulevard, Phone: 461-5388, advised she is a resident of
Norfolk, and property owner of 5868 Northampton Boulevard, which is directly beside Lake Wright Golf
Course. She is opposed to the Lake Wright Boulevard plan. She has been to many of the meetings, and
heard everything that has been said.
Christopher Brown, 1433 Sangaree Circle, Phone: 642-6709, advised he is a local realtor and
spends many hours driving the roads in the area and see the impact driving has on the driving
experience. Roads should alleviate congestion, not intensify it and this will only add to the
congestion. Additionally, the Comprehensive Plan for Burton Station was developed with public
input and he urged Council to reflect on who their constituents are and what would be in their
best interest. An outlet mall will help Norfolk with tax revenue and low wage employment, but
what is in it for Beach residents?
David Redmond, 1453 Ewell Road, Phone: 215-5302, advised he is a 37 year resident of
Thoroughgood in the Bayside District in Northern Virginia Beach and is thoroughly opposed to this road
for a host of reasons and just as insistent that Council, our City's elected leaders, act to protect Virginia
Beach's interests. This site for its intended use and open air shopping center is a demonstrably bad site,
and there is no fixing it. Should this road ever happens, this shopping center would forever negatively
affect Northampton Boulevard. Northampton Boulevard is today one of the most heavy traffic urban
roadways in greater Hampton Roads. He knows City Council will be criticized and unfairly criticized for
refusing to allow this road, but this is Virginia Beach, the largest city in Virginia and our interests matter.
Steve Batton, spoke in OPPOSITION as this is not about land use. Virginia Beach neighborhoods spent a
lot of time crafting the plans for Burton Station
Keith Freeman, spoke in OPPOSITION. He lives off of Shore Drive and it takes him 45 minutes
to get off of interstate onto Northampton Boulevard and this will only add to the traffic
congestion. He is all for regionalism, but only if regionalism benefits all of us. The City clearly
had a plan for Burton Station and Norfolk knew that. That was well publicized, yet their actions
in not seeking our guidance and cooperation early on in the project does not speak well for
regionalism.
Eric Wray asked if the proposed road fits our Comprehensive Plan or the Burton Station Plan? He
feels clearly it does neither.
Gabriel Platt, 5925 Northampton Boulevard, Phone: 455-6837, resides in L&J Gardens and
spoke in OPPOSITION. It's a safety matter for those of us that live in the neighborhood.
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P.J. Padrick, 5613 Lawson Hall Road, Phone: 572-5639, spoke in OPPOSITION. She spoke for
the Board of the Northwest Beach Partnership as the organization's President. The Northwest Beach
Partnership is a coalition of 25 leagues in the Northwest Beach section of Virginia Beach, encompassing
an excess of 12,000 homes. She is also President of the Lawson Forest Civic League. The City held
many public hearings and the meetings with Burton Station residents and other surrounding groups of
citizens and neighbors that were held over a protracted period of time before we arrived at a consensus.
The citizens are a critical part of the final form of the Northampton Boulevard/Burton Station SGA Plan
and no change of this magnitude should be accepted without extensive public input.
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Wood, CITY COUNCIL OVERRULED
THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATIONS. THE ROADWAY IS INCONSISTENT
WITH THE COMP AND SGA/BURTON STATION PLANS. THE CITY MANAGER SHALL NOT
ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF LAKE WRIGHT BOULEVARD IN VIRGINIA BEACH: SIMON
ACQUISITION II, LLC NORFOLK PREMIUM OUTLETS re the Comprehensive Plan Consistency
Review for determination of whether general location or approximate location, character and extent of
proposed roadway connection between Norfolk Premium Outlets and Northampton Boulevard is
substantially in accord with the adopted Comprehensive Plan, or part thereof pursuant to Virginia Code
Section 15.2-2232 DISTRICT 4—BAYSIDE
Voting: 7-2
Council Members Voting Aye:
Robert M Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, John
D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, Rosemary Wilson and James L.
Wood
Council Members Voting Nay:
M. Benjamin Davenport
Mayor William D. Sessoms
Council Members Absent:
Shannon DS Kane
John E. Uhrin
April 7, 2015
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ITEM VI-L
APPOINTMENTS ITEM#64740
BY CONSENSUS, City Council RESCHEDULED the following APPOINTMENTS:
BOARD OF BUILDING CODE APPEALS—New Construction
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT STEERING COMMITTEE
TIDEWATER YOUTH SERVICES COMMISSION
TOWING ADVISORY BOARD
Voting: 9-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice
Mayor Louis R. Jones, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond,
Mayor William D. Sessoms,Jr., Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood
Council Members Absent:
Shannon DS Kane
John E. Uhrin
April 7, 2015
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ITEM VI-L
APPOINTMENTS ITEM#64741
Upon NOMINATION by Vice Mayor Jones, City Council APPOINTED:
SAMANTHA MATSON
Junior—Princess Anne High School
Two year term: 04/07/2015—08/31/2016
ARTS and HUMANITIES COMMISSION
Voting.• 9-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice
Mayor Louis R. Jones, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond,
Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood
Council Members Absent:
Shannon DS Kane
John E. Uhrin
April 7, 2015
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ITEM VI-L
APPOINTMENTS ITEM#64742
Upon NOMINATION by Vice Mayor Jones, City Council APPOINTED:
GLACEY T.ANOL
Three year term: 05/01/2015—12/31/2017
COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD
Voting: 9-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice
Mayor Louis R. Jones, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond,
Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood
Council Members Absent:
Shannon DS Kane
John E. Uhrin
April 7, 2015
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ITEM VI-L
APPOINTMENTS ITEM#64743
Upon NOMINATION by Vice Mayor Jones, City Council APPOINTED:
CAPTAIN CHRIS LUDFORD
Unexpired term plus one year ending 10/31/2016
GREEN RIBBON COMMITTEE
Voting: 9-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice
Mayor Louis R. Jones, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond,
Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood
Council Members Absent:
Shannon DS Kane
John E. Uhrin
April 7, 2015
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ITEM VI-L
APPOINTMENTS ITEM#64744
Upon NOMINATION by Vice Mayor Jones, City Council APPOINTED:
JIM WHITE,Registered Dietician
Unexpired term thru 03/31/2018
and
BETTY S. ROUSE
Unexpired term thru 03/31/2016 plus three years ending 03/31/19
HEALTH SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
Voting: 9-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M Dyer, Barbara M Henley, Vice
Mayor Louis R. Jones, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond,
Mayor William D. Sessoms,Jr., Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood
Council Members Absent:
Shannon DS Kane
John E. Uhrin
April 7, 2015
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ADJOURNMENT ITEM#64745
Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., DECLARED the City Council Meeting ADJOURNED at 7:54 P.M.
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