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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 14, 2022 SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION MINUTES „r„,,,-4s-a-zzitr„, 0.4',74- 4 4 '4:64-,1, 3 ..... ,,,,,,,, .._ . -, _ --I A VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Virginia Beach, Virginia June 14, 2022 Mayor Robert M. Dyer called to order the SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL in City Council Chamber, Building 3, on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at 3.00 P.M Council Members Present: Linwood O. Branch, Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, N. D. "Rocky” Holcomb, Louis R. Jones, John D. Moss, Guy K. Tower, Vice Mayor Rosemary Wilson and Sabrina D. Wooten Council Members Absent: Michael F. Berlucchi—Ill Aaron R. Rouse—Out of Town 2 MAYOR'S CALL FOR SPECIAL SESSION ITEM#72960 4:53 P.M. "June 9, 2022 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,June 14,2022,at 3:00 P.M. City Council Chamber Building 3 (Formerly Building 1) 2"d Floor 2403 Courthouse Drive' A Formal Session is already part of this regularly scheduled meeting, but that Formal Session is limited to the consideration of candidates for appointment to boards or commissions. The purpose of this SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION is to also enable the Council to CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION to discuss the performance of its appointees and their compensation pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(1) • Evaluation of the performance and compensation of Council appointees At the conclusion of the Closed Session, the City Council will reconvene in Open Session for the purpose of certifying the Closed Session before adjourning. No appointments will be formally made at this meeting. Sincerely, ,- 4"(efelad0.)+-e-t_2' Robert M. Dyer Mayor" cc: City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Deputy City Managers FOIA Officer Communications Office 1 To accommodate the move to New City Hall,the address of the former City Hall was changed from 2401 Courthouse Drive to 2403 Courthouse Drive. June 14, 2022 City of Virgiri i B each .� t �r OF OUR Nt..-00N VBgowoom ROBERT M."BOBBY"DYER MUNICIPAL CENTER MAYOR 2401 COURTHOUSE DRIVE VIRGINIA BEACH,VA 23456-9000 (757)3854581 FAX(757)385-5699 BDYEROVBGOV.COM June 9, 2022 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, June 14, 2022, at 3:00 P.M. City Council Chamber Building 3 (Formerly Building 1) 2nd Floor 2403 Courthouse Drive' A Formal Session is already part of this regularly scheduled meeting, but that Formal Session is limited to the consideration of candidates for appointment to boards or commissions. The purpose of this SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION is to also enable the Council to CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION to discuss the performance of its appointees and their compensation pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(1) • Evaluation of the performance and compensation of Council appointees At the conclusion of the Closed Session, the City Council will reconvene in Open Session for the purpose of certifying the Closed Session before adjourning. No appointments will be formally made at this meeting. Sincerely, Robert M. Dyer Mayor cc: City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Deputy City Managers FOIA Officer Communications Office 1 To accommodate the move to New City Hall,the address of the former City Hall was changed from 2401 Courthouse Drive to 2403 Courthouse Drive. 3 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT DATA PROFILES ITEM#72961 3:01 P.M. Mayor Dyer welcomed Tam Nguyen, Director — Office of Performance & Accountability and Nicholas Nolasco, GIS Analyst—Information Technology. Mr. Nguyen expressed his appreciation to City Council for their continued support: y � eery.e. "Rh en'� Leh erg• •e.r•.e� OJr• 0,N,A e�� :Q. -\/B 10* �p� 'yoti e,.,...eD .O. STRIcoo° ©' �h M�� DMr..• .,rl• . D<h DMA•, New Council >r.. h. ' District Data Profiles June 2022 Here is the presentation Overview: Overview • Address Council Retreat feedback • Collaboration between OPA& IT • IT Team: Mark Cave, Nicholas Nolasco, Bojan Duric, & Robert Jessen • Leveraged ESRI Community Analyst& Census Bureau • HTML sites with dynamic/interactive datasets 2 June 14, 2022 4 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT DATA PROFILES ITEM#72961 (Continued) Mr. Nguyen provided the Profile Outline and then turned the presentation over to Mr. Nolasco to present an interactive overview of the City Council District webpage: Profile Outline W., EXECUTIVE SUMMARY • Cover Page KEY FACTS <?' • Executive Summary di a 45,960 5292,102 • Four areas: """' tig sis • Demographics & Key Indicators -µ°°, ° '' • Education • Health • Economy pesri 3 Mayor Dyer expressed his appreciation to Mr. Nguyen and Mr. Nolasco for the presentation. June 14, 2022 5 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS PUBLIC HEALTH REPORT ITEM#72962 3:21 P.M. Mayor Dyer welcomed Dr. Caitlin Pedati, District Director. Dr. Pedati expressed her appreciation to City Council for their continued support: Public Health Update Dr.Caitlin Pedati Virginia Beach Department of Public Health June 14,2022 Virginia Beach Puhlic Health Here is the presentation overview: Public Health Update • Briefing on current topics • COVID-19 • Monkeypox • Public Health Priorities • Questions Virginia Beach Public Health June 14, 2022 6 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS PUBLIC HEALTH REPORT ITEM#72962 (Continued) The next few slides provide an update on COVID-19 Activity: COVID-19 Activity Virg^ Public Health r.e c Public Health COVID-19 Activity Nurnbar of Cases a Report[We for Virginia Beach for the past 13weeks 1n...M c.e.e ele.t e.l.s.sm1.5..0......0 n...t, igumbel of cases by the dare reported to VtN reported. 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Virginia Bach Public Health June 14, 2022 7 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS PUBLIC HEALTH REPORT ITEM#72962 (Continued) Vaccination • Continue to make vaccines available in a variety of settings • Continue to provide opportunities for vaccine -- -. 111.1.111. information/education A�.rllYi'L f.�.W.i• gilts w.....w...er tf.r n: •wO.Y�lb1Y0 1►Yl f.ass J"I�rrr•.R k w 4 4w • Look forward to availability of ;"TMmum `" "vaccine for children under age 5 - "`-``""" ...w.rO.liQ�Ab W�YrL..hr ra. .rwr�rY1 /�s..gwwv �wr/"an)T+.•..e.n.'--w.err YT 44% Public Health SustainedResponse FORMS AND APPL IC_ATIONS • As the COVID virus response becomes a more sustained part of public health work, r -:.. we want to remind everyone about other routine public health activities. »-�-�• r.� • This includes outreach to restaurants, hotels,salons, parlors,and pools to :,,� -w ,;;---�-a support our community businesses in keeping their permits and inspections up xx.....a uJ to date. ..., • • These efforts help ensure normal safe 3• • operations for our residents and visitors in Virginia Beach. Illa,VugiMye Publica HBealth June 14, 2022 8 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS PUBLIC HEALTH REPORT ITEM#72962 (Continued) Mon key pox 1421,Public Health Here is an overview of the Monkeypox virus: Monkeypox virus Orthopoxvirus genus Genus includes variola virus(causes smallpox),vaccinia virus and cowpox virus Two clades of monkeypox virus Central Africa Glade(Congo Basin Glade) Causes more severe disease;Case Fatality Rate(CFR)up to 10% Currently DRC reporting CFR among suspected cases around 3% West Africa Glade Historically,caused less severe disease;Case Fatality Rate 1% Was thought to be less transmissible Since 2017,deaths associated with young age or untreated HIV infection West Africa Glade has been identified in current outbreak Several European countries and U.S. have published the genome sequences of monkeypox viruses identified in the current multi-country outbreak laVirginia Beach Public'fir 41;1 June 14, 2022 9 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS PUBLIC HEALTH REPORT ITEM#72962 (Continued) As of June 10, 2022, there have been 1,472 cases reported globally: 2022 Monkeypox and Orthopoxvirus Outbreak Global Map :W a a't01m.2n17.P140' ti Ca... u....0 Can Ca.lnn 1172 33 ....a r ker cu/n-•r E.- t0 [ lC UMW c.oaaw 314 G srr m �w ur L- ut 4 m C we. tt r.. c trt 3 in e 5e • aen.w tw tm :. .... irgiw Beach 44,,a,Public Health As of June 10, 2022, there have been 49 cases reported within the United States with one (1) case in Virginia: 2022 U.S.Map&Case Count aAim. 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'a Co .. � u •fMtrrAnrat t •ttra t'bd 11 ,� .r. •OMront 1 sa •Powsr1Yrrr 1 z _. •AMIN 1140,11 1 •U r 1 •U. 3 •M#r �e,..10 20?,Ip•!NAM Data*IX •nos V.'s ha.a•e.....a me.1st PAW r.ssel.mpa•or caws*mot w.s.v..r.a WSW•e.e M 1M Ul 141Virginia Brach ,Public Tielth June 14, 2022 10 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS PUBLIC HEALTH REPORT ITEM#72962 (Continued) Here is the WHO Risk Assessment: WHO Risk Assessment tgf, -°4';44 World Health • Risk to the U.S.general public is low MOrganization • Overall public health risk at global level= moderate First time cases and clusters reported • Situation is rapidly concurrently in widely disparate geographic evolving areas and without known epidemiological • Healthcare providers links to endemic countries in West or Central Africa should be on alert for Immediate action needed to avert patients with signs and establishment of monkeypox as a clinical symptoms of monkeypox condition in currently non-endemic countries • CDC Travel Alert-Level 2 www.wno.m,�+am,�ia�-ww.dk-nrwsnumrtoiz-oor+xe Public Health Here are the Clinical Features: Clinical Features Examples of Monkeypox Rashes • Prodrome Fever,chills,headache, myalgia, back pain,fatigue, lymphadenopathy • Rash occurs 1-3 days after prodrome Oral mucosal lesions Cutaneous lesions progress through sequential stages- macules, papules,vesicles, pustules, scabs • Illness is generally self-limited and lasts 2-4 weeks • Atypical presentations noted among some cases in current outbreak lit j Relatively mild symptoms with localized rash(oral, perigenital and/or peri-anal distribution)and painful lymphadenopathy _ No prodrome • Differential diagnoses may include secondary syphilis,chancroid, `/'� Vrifi,I.l3each herpes,chickenpox/shingles ,y`Z Public Hcalth June 14, 2022 11 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS PUBLIC HEALTH REPORT ITEM#72962 (Continued) Transmission can occur Animal to Human and Human to Human: Transmission Animal to Human • Direct or indirect contact with body fluids or lesion material • Bush meat preparation Human to Human • Close contact with lesions, body fluids, large respiratory droplets, contaminated materials Incubation Period:Average 6-13 days (range = 5-21 days) Infectious Period: Symptom onset until skin lesions resolved Virgmta scat}: Public Health Take Home Messages • Risk to general public is low • Clinicians should have a high index of suspicion for monkeypox if characteristic rash is present • Consult and collaborate with your Local Health District • Stay updated on latest information and recommendations regarding monkeypox via CDC and VDH websites 143., virgin,a scach Public Health June 14, 2022 12 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS PUBLIC HEALTH REPORT ITEM#72962 (Continued) Public Health Priorities 141,Vvgnua Beucb Fubiic Health Here are the Public Health Priorities: Priorities • COVID reflections, lessons learned for improvement • Future of Public Health in Virginia Beach • What does public health/population health look like now • How do we engage people throughout our community • How can we design a workforce and structure the best serves VA Beach • Community Health Assessment to inform strategic plan 142Vi tftt Beach 1,Public Health June 14, 2022 13 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS PUBLIC HEALTH REPORT ITEM#72962 (Continued) Here are the Strengths: Strengths • Community connections that facilitate collaboration during unexpected events/issues • Emergency response structure and personnel (including MRC) • Workforce that is very dedicated to the mission • COVID brought new talent (new public health partners and professionals)and strengthened some community relationships (e.g., schools) Vitgittia , Public Health Here are the Challenges: Challenges • Burn out (among public health workforce and in community) • Turnover and gaps in key positions • Need for sustained infrastructure to support public health • Communication • Fluctuations in public health funding Virginia Beach Public Health June 14, 2022 14 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS PUBLIC HEALTH REPORT ITEM#72962 (Continued) Here are the Opportunities: Opportunities • Building a strong team (supervising clinic physician, EH manager,etc.) • Strengthen partnerships that were established during COVID response • Health equity/population health work • Re-engage our community to assess post-pandemic needs • Develop a public health structure that best serves our VA Beach community a VP''b ,.suc Public Hedth The next three (3)slides provide an overview of the CDC Health Equity Grant: CDC Health Equity Grant National initiative to address Covid-19 health disparities among populations at high-risk and undeserved,including racial and ethnic minority populations and rural communities(CDC Grant) Virginia Beach was the only qualifying locality in the state of VA based on our rural and urban footprint and a population of over$450,000 Award Amount: $3.35MM Timeline: June 1,2021-May 31,2023 Major Objectives: Community Mobile Outreach,Data/Analytics,Partner Mobilization,Ongoing Health Equity Infrastructure I1,,'ri. June 14, 2022 15 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS PUBLIC HEALTH REPORT ITEM#72962 (Continued) Community Care DMAS data for targeted Program COVID outreach Community Mobile Data & Focus Groups of Community Analytics Vulnerable Populations Outreach Education, Outreach COVID Resources Community Health 111 Assessment Funding Support& Sustained Public Partnership to Health SupportPartner— Community Based Ongoing Organizations Mobilizatio Infrastructure EVMS Student Activation yea g�h Public Health April 16th Spring Health Fest Atlantis Community Focus Group • Coastline Apartments • 19 participants • Used DMAS data overlaid with • Biggest health concerns: chronic disease vaccination data to find • Drivers of health: physical environment, communities in need mental health, PTSD from violence/crime, • Bringing resources and oppressive living conditions, lack of information to communities resources • Model for public health • Desired Changes: safe spaces, interventions where the educational/informative activities, health community is the patient fairs, mobile clinic services 1 n Virginia Beach Public Health June 14, 2022 16 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS PUBLIC HEALTH REPORT ITEM#72962 (Continued) Community Health Assessment 143 �'i seam Public Health The next three (3)slides summarize data received through the Community Health Assessment: Virginia Beach Community • Approximately 450,000 (13%active duty military) voaen� N.Grow hWwan M♦F .y.�,.o�.�,��.,,,,.Iq pOf hM�Yr tt MOW a4 .«-. �iMSJwt� •i�s���Y�� •)yes awns Y•i • .r-W•W anolumomposolimme June 14, 2022 17 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS PUBLIC HEALTH REPORT ITEM#72962 (Continued) PIT Count Sheltered vs Unsheltered by Subpopuiatton ..stared 1011 Ma ,oMrt•a 70N ri• !•tt•ai-aM! 101 sMu••••IOU I It ■ 4•u/.ioo,aY•aY p•m Wt. as.alp0,o0 RaY tr 10 WM.AMMO•r•1•t wax 0 A w tc •o too to t•o lte t•o s.<wlae+rnw,taeaao ms.a\reama\eau•wsr•Y•\r•rYY••tr•t•ttttYlMe•rmc �'.,•... 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June 14, 2022 19 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS CITY COUNCIL STAFF SUPPORT ITEM#72963 3:42 P.M. Mayor Dyer welcomed Regina S. Hilliard, Director — Human Resources. Ms. Hilliard expressed her appreciation to City Council for their continued support: Assistants for City Councilmembers June 14, 2022 \j3 Here is the Background: Background • FY22/23 adopted budget: redirect long-term vacancies • Decisions Outstanding • Number of assistants • Duties • Pay • Reporting Relationship Department of Human Resources I June 14,20221 Assistants for City wuncdmembers 2 June 14, 2022 20 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS CITY COUNCIL STAFF SUPPORT ITEM#72963 (Continued) Here are the types of Responsibilities Assistants for Councilmembers could have: Assistants for City Councilmembers: Responsibilities • Only City Council-related support work • Various administrative duties are appropriate • Email • Social media • Coordinating meetings • Maintaining calendars • Reviewing/reporting on City Council package items • Appropriate resources needed Department of Human Resources I June 14,2022I Assistantetor City Councmne,,,,ers 3 Here are a few of the differences between hiring Assistants through a Temporary Agency and Direct Contract: Assistants for City Councilmembers: Employment Status Temporary Agency Direct Contract ✓Must meet certain ,(City temp service agency in requirements, e.g., independent place contractor, insurance ✓Employed by agency, not City ✓Use Procurement process ✓Ease of release/replacement Self-manage taxes /Will not be employed through ✓High turnover; hire known an agency personnel Department of Human Resources I June 14.2022l Assistants for City cotmakned '' 4 June 14, 2022 21 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS CITY COUNCIL STAFF SUPPORT ITEM#72963 (Continued) Assistants for City Councilmembers: Employment Status City Part-time or Full-time ✓City employees with City benefits ✓No legal authority to appoint assistants vCould be appointees of Council Appointee (except City Manager) Department of Human Resources 1 June 14,20221 Assistantsfor City Councum<:-,: s 5 Here are the Recommendations: Assistants for City Councilmembers: Recommendations • Recommendations in consultation with Mayor, Vice Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager • Employ assistants through temporary services agency • $19.24/hour($40,000 full-time annual equivalent) • Approximately 20 hours/week • City Clerk will serve as contract liaison Department of Human Resources I June 14.20221 Assistantafor City Gu.+r..:mrmhe:s 6 June 14, 2022 22 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS CITY COUNCIL STAFF SUPPORT ITEM#72963 (Continued) Discussion Department of Human Resources 1 Apnl 19.20221 Hybrid Pay Plan 7 Mayor Dyer expressed his appreciation to Ms. Hilliard for the presentation. June 14, 2022 23 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITIATIVES ITEM#72964 4:24 P.M. Council Member Moss, on behalf of Mayor Dyer and City Council, read the Resolution recognizing June 14, 2022, as Flag Day to honor its meaning and importance to the foundation of the United States of America. June 14, 2022 ouR toso(sL ti e OF RESOLUTION WHEREAS: In 1776,a small group of patriots proclaimed their independence and sought to create self- governance in the thirteen Colonies. Together, they stood under a flag stitched by Betsy Ross, to carry out their vision for a new government. The flag had thirteen stars and thirteen red and white stripes to represent the thirteen colonies in unity. WHEREAS:On June 14, 1777,the flag was officially adopted as the national flag of the United States. WHEREAS:During the War of 1812,Francis Scott Key saw the flag survived the British attack at Fort McHenry.Thus,inspiring him to compose 'The Star-Spangled Banner' which would later be named our national anthem. WHEREAS: In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson presented a Presidential Proclamation establishing June 14th as Flag Day. Approximately,thirty-three years later President Harry S. Truman signed an Act of Congress designating every June 14th as National Flag Day. WHEREAS:We pledge allegiance to the flag as it continues to represent freedom,opportunity,and our quest for a more perfect union.It serves as a reminder of our duties to the Republic for which is stands. WHEREAS: Old Glory continues to fly everyday across the country through triumph and tribulations, uniting Americans. We fly it in support with our men and women in uniform and lay it forever over those who've served. It serves as a beacon to the world and to those who journey to our country in search of the American Dream. WHEREAS: Today, the flag holds fifty stars that represent the fifty states and thirteen stripes to recognize the original thirteen colonies symbolizing our past and future. It embodies the principles in which our nation was built on and our continued effort build a more perfect union. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That we recognize JUNE 14TH AS FLAG DAY and honor its meaning and importance to the foundation of the United States. Given under our hands and seals this Fourteenth Day of June,Two Thousand Twenty-Two: Clo1 el F. er ucchi Linwood O.Branch Barbara M.Henley — Council Member Council Member Council Member I) \TD AI ,9..r .'t,Z_. _ .D." c Ro olcomb Louis R.Jon.. John D.Moss Council Member uncil Member Council Member ( A1)14 ikee S.--,4„..:„.0. 14.0)„,4,--- Aaron R.Rouse uy K.Tower Sabrina D.Wooten Council Member Council Member Council Member Rosem ilson Robert M. Bobby" yer Vice Mayor Mayor 24 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITIATIVES ITEM#72965 (Continued) Council Member Branch advised he and Council Member Holcomb visited the Violet Bank Trail this past weekend and requested the City Manager amend the plans for the trail improvement project that will preserve the trees. June 14, 2022 25 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITIATIVES ITEM#72966 (Continued) Council Member Tower invited anyone interested, to go to the Oceanfront this weekend to take part in the Juneteenth celebratory events and recommended looking at http://www.juneteenthvb.corn for more specific details. June 14, 2022 26 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITIATIVES ITEM#72967 (Continued) Council Member Henley advised she reviewed the accounting information on the Community Organization Grant allocations awarded this year and noted there was a long list of organizations that applied and did not receive any funding and others who did not receive the amount they requested. Council Member Henley believes the policy awarding grants to organizations needs to be reviewed to see if larger amounts should be awarded and if the process needs to be updated. Council Member Henley referenced the budget reconciliation letter and advised several non-profit organizations were given funding without going through the process in the policy and expressed it is unfair to make some groups apply for grants through the Community Organization Grant Review and Allocation Committee or the Arts and Humanities Commission and then award others who did not follow the process in accordance with the policy. June 14, 2022 27 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITIATIVES ITEM#72968 (Continued) Council Member Moss advised he and Council Member Tower will hold a community meeting on June 28`h, from 2-4 p.m., in Building 19, to collect public comment on the proposed amendment to the City's Noise Ordinance and invited anyone interested to attend or send an email to him with specific alternate language recommended. June 14, 2022 28 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITIATIVES ITEM#72969 (Continued) Council Member Moss advised he enjoyed seeing the Sand Soccer Tournament held last weekend at the Oceanfront and complimented organizers for doing a great job executing the successful event. Mayor Dyer advised the Sand Soccer Tournament is another example of events coming back after COVID- 19 and included the success of the Shamrock Marathon. June 14, 2022 29 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITIATIVES ITEM#72970 (Continued) Vice Mayor Wilson advised Thomas Nicholas,Facilities Engineer—Public Works, will retire from the City tomorrow and expressed her appreciation for his many years of dedication and great work, adding he will be greatly missed. June 14, 2022 30 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITIATIVES ITEM#72971 (Continued) Council Member Wooten advised she recently read in a periodical that the Local Government Attorneys of Virginia, Inc. (LGA) awarded Deputy City Attorney Rod Ingram the 2022 A. Robert Cherin Award for Outstanding Deputy or Assistant Local Government Attorney for exemplary public service and unwavering commitment to the highest ethical and professional principles. Council Member Wooten congratulated Mr. Ingram and commended him for his high caliber of integrity and professionalism. June 14, 2022 31 ITEM#72972 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: 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 • Appointee Evaluations and Compensation June 14, 2022 32 ITEM#72972 (Continued) Upon motion by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Branch, City Council voted to proceed into CLOSED SESSION at 4:40 P.M. Voting: 9-0 Council Members Voting Aye: Linwood O. Branch, Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, N. D. "Rocky" Holcomb, Louis R. Jones, John D. Moss, Guy K. Tower, Vice Mayor Rosemary Wilson and Sabrina D. Wooten Council Members Absent: Michael F. Berlucchi—Ill Aaron R. Rouse—Out of Town Closed Session 4:40 P.M. — 5:15 P.M. June 14, 2022 33 CERTIFICATION ITEM#72973 Mayor Dyer RECONVENED the SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION at 5:15 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: Linwood O. Branch, Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, N. D. "Rocky"Holcomb, Louis R. Jones, John D. Moss, Guy K. Tower, Vice Mayor Rosemary Wilson and Sabrina D. Wooten Council Members Absent: Michael F. Berlucchi—Ill Aaron R. Rouse— Out of Town June 14, 2022 0.141A• BEAV/ 04 ;i 9 OF OUR wow' 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 #72972 on Page 32 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. Aman a r es, City Clerk June 14, 2022 34 ADJOURNMENT ITEM#72974 Mayor Robert M. Dyer DECLARED the City Council SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION ADJOURNED at 5:16 P.M. Terri . us Chief Deputy City Clerk Amanda Barnes,MM Robert M. Dyer City Clerk Mayor June 14, 2022