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Virginia Beach, Virginia
December 7, 2021
Vice Mayor Rosemary Wilson called to order the SPECIAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY
COUNCIL, in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at 10:30 P.M.
Council Members Present:
Michael F. Berlucchi, Linwood O. Branch, Barbara M. Henley, N. D.
"Rocky"Holcomb, Louis R. Jones, John D. Moss, Aaron R. Rouse,
Guy K. Tower, Vice Mayor Rosemary Wilson and Sabrina D. Wooten
Council Members Absent:
Mayor Robert M. Dyer
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MAYOR'S CALL FOR
SPECIAL SESSION
ITEM#72306
Vice Mayor Wilson advised the purpose of this SPECIAL SESSION is to allow City Council to CONVENE
INTO CLOSED SESSION pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(1), to discuss CITY COUNCIL
APPOINTMENTS. At the conclusion of the Closed Session, the City Council will reconvene in Open
Session for the purpose of certifying the Closed Session and may vote on appointments.
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ITEM#72307
Vice Mayor Wilson 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:
PERSONNEL MATTERS: Discussion, consideration, or interviews of
prospective candidates for employment, assignment, appointment,
promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining or resignation
of specific public officers, appointees or employees of any public body
pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(1)
• Council Appointments: Council, Boards, Commissions,
Committees, Authorities,Agencies and Appointees
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ITEM#72307
(Continued)
Upon motion by Council Member Berlucchi, seconded by Council Member Branch, City Council voted to
proceed into CLOSED SESSION at 10:33 P.M.
Voting: 9-1
Council Members Voting Aye:
Michael F. Berlucchi, Linwood O. Branch, Barbara M. Henley, N. D.
"Rocky" Holcomb, Louis R. Jones, John D. Moss, Aaron R. Rouse,
Guy K. Tower and Vice Mayor Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Voting Nay:
Sabrina D. Wooten
Council Members Absent:
Mayor Robert M. Dyer
Closed Session 10:33 P.M. — 10:56 P.M.
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CERTIFICATION
ITEM#72308
Vice Mayor Wilson RECONVENED the Special Session at 10:56 P.M.
Upon motion by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Branch, 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:
Michael F.Berlucchi, Linwood O. Branch, Barbara M.Henley,N. D.
"Rocky"Holcomb, Louis R. Jones, John D. Moss, Aaron R. Rouse,
Guy K. Tower and Vice Mayor Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Absent:
Mayor Robert M. Dyer
Sabrina D. Wooten
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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#72307 on 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 Clerk
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APPOINTMENTS
ITEM#72309
BY CONSENSUS, City Council RESCHEDULED the following APPOINTMENTS.•
5/31 MEMORIAL COMMITTEE
2040 VISION TO ACTION COMMUNITY COALITION
AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
BEACHES AND WATERWAYS ADVISORY COMMISSION
BIKEWAYS AND TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
BOARD OF BUILDING CODE APPEALS CITIZEN OVERSIGHT BOARD
CITIZENS OVERSIGHT BOARD
CLEAN COMMUNITY COMMISSION
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION GRANT(COG)REVIEW AND ALLOCATION COMMITTEE
GREEN RIBBON COMMITTEE
HEALTH SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
HISTORIC REVIEW BOARD
INVESTIGATION REVIEW PANEL
MINORITY BUSINESS COUNCIL
OCEANA LAND USE CONFORMITY COMMITTEE
OPEN SPACE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESORT ADVISORY COMMISSION
SOUTHEASTERN PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY
TRANSITIONAREA/INTERFACILITY TRAFFIC AREA CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
URBAN AGRICULTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
WETLANDS BOARD
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APPOINTMENTS
ITEM#72310
Upon NOMINATION by Vice Mayor Wilson, City Council APPOINTED:
HOLLY T. CUELLAR
(Representing:At-Large)
One year term 1/1/2022— 12/31/2022
And
REAPPOINTED:
DAVID WEINER
(Representing:Kempsville District—2)
One year term 1/1/2022—12/31/2022
PLANNING COMMISSION
Voting: 9-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
Michael F. Berlucchi, Linwood O. Branch, Barbara M. Henley,N. D.
"Rocky"Holcomb, Louis R. Jones, John D. Moss, Aaron R. Rouse,
Guy K. Tower and Vice Mayor Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Absent:
Mayor Robert M. Dyer
Sabrina D. Wooten
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APPOINTMENTS
ITEM#72311
Upon NOMINATION by Vice Mayor Wilson, City Council APPOINTED:
JOANNA.MANCUSO
Unexpired Term thru 6/30/2022
Plus four year term 7/1/2022—6/30/2026
SOCIAL SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
Voting: 9-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
Michael F. Berlucchi, Linwood O. Branch, Barbara M. Henley,N. D.
"Rocky"Holcomb, Louis R. Jones, John D. Moss, Aaron R. Rouse,
Guy K. Tower and Vice Mayor Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Absent:
Mayor Robert M. Dyer
Sabrina D. Wooten
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ADJOURNMENT
ITEM#72312
Vice Mayor Rosemary Wilson DECLARED the City Council SPECIAL SESSION ADJOURNED at
10:58 P.M.
ChiefDeputy ity Clerk
Aman a Barnes, MM Rosemary Wilson
City Clerk Vice Mayor
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