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VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Virginia Beach, Virginia
May 25, 2021
Mayor Dyer called to order the SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY
COUNCIL, in the Virginia Beach Convention Center, Suite 5, on Tuesday,May 25, 2021, at 2:00 P.M
Council Members Present:
Michael F. Berlucchi, Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley,
Louis R.Jones,John D.Moss,Aaron R.Rouse, Guy K. Tower,Rosemary
Wilson and Vice Mayor James L. Wood
Council Members Absent:
Jessica P.Abbott
Sabrina D. Wooten—Arrived at 2:36 P.M
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MAYOR'S CALL FOR
SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION
ITEM#71642
Mayor Dyer read the Mayor's Call for the SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION:
May 21, 2021
"HONORABLE MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
In accordance with the Virginia Beach City Code Section 2-21, and by the authority vested
in me as Mayor of the City of Virginia Beach, I hereby call for a SPECIAL FORMAL
SESSION of the VIRGINLA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday,May 25, 2021
2:00 P.M.
Virginia Beach Convention Center,Suite 5
1000191h Street
The purpose of this SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION is to allow City Council to convene
into Closed Session pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(7) to discuss the potential settlement
of Holloway et al v. City of Virginia Beach. At the conclusion, the City Council will
reconvene, certify the Closed Session, and then proceed with the regularly scheduled City
Council Workshop.
Sincerely,
s/
Robert M. Dyer
Mayor"
Cc: City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Deputy City Managers
FOIA Officer
Communications Office
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ROBERT M."BOBBY"DYER MUNICIPAL CENTER
MAYOR BUILDING 1,ROOM 234
2401 COURTHOUSE DRIVE
VIRGINIA BEACH,VA 23456-9000
(757)385-4581
FAX(757)385-5699
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HONORABLE MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
In accordance with the Virginia Beach City Code Section 2-21, and by the authority vested in me as Mayor
of the City of Virginia Beach, I hereby call for a SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA
BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday,May 25, 2021
2:00 P.M.
Virginia Beach Convention Center,Suite 5
100019t Street
The purpose of this SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION is to allow City Council to convene into Closed Session
pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(7) to discuss the potential settlement of Holloway et al v. City of Virginia
Beach. At the conclusion, the City Council will reconvene, certify the Closed Session, and then proceed
with the regularly scheduled City Council Workshop.
Sincerely,
Robert M. Dyer
Mayor
Cc: City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Deputy City Managers
FOIA Officer
Communications Office
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ITEM#71643
Mayor Robert M. Dyer 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:
LEGAL MATTERS: Consultation with legal counsel and briefings by
staff members or consultants pertaining to actual or probable litigation,
where such consultation or briefing in open meeting would adversely
affect the negotiating or litigating posture of the public body pursuant to
Section 2.2-3711(A)(7).
• Holloway et al v. City of Virginia Beach
May 25, 2021
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ITEM#71643
(Continued)
Upon motion by Council Member Moss,seconded by Council Member Jones, City Council voted to proceed
into CLOSED SESSION at 2:04 P.M.
Voting: 9-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
Michael F. Berlucchi, Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley,
Louis R.Jones,John D.Moss,Aaron R.Rouse, Guy K. Tower,Rosemary
Wilson and Vice Mayor James L. Wood
Council Members Absent:
Jessica P.Abbott
Sabrina D. Wooten
Closed Session 2:04 P.M. — 3:00 P.M.
May 25, 2021
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CERTIFICATION
ITEM#71644
Mayor Dyer RECONVENED the Special Formal Session at 3:07 P.M.
Upon motion by Council Member Wilson, seconded by Council Member Moss, 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: 8-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, John D.
Moss, Aaron R. Rouse, Rosemary Wilson and Vice Mayor James L.
Wood
Council Members Absent:
Jessica P. Abbott
Michael F. Berlucchi—stepped out during vote
Guy K. Tower—stepped out during vote
May 25, 2021
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OR OUR MI���O4
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#71643 Page 4 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.
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City C k
May 25, 2021
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ADJOURNMENT
ITEM#71645
Mayor Robert M. Dyer DECLARED the City Council SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION ADJOURNED at
3:09 P.M.
Terri H. Chelius
Chief Deputy City Clerk
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City Clerk Mayor
May 25, 2021