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Virginia Beach, Virginia
September 13, 2022
Mayor Robert M. Dyer called to order the CITY COUNCIL MEETING in the City Council Conference
Room, City Hall, on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at 2:30 P.M
Council Members Present:
Michael F. Berlucchi, Linwood O. Branch, Mayor Robert M. Dyer,
Barbara M. Henley, N. D. "Rocky"Holcomb, Delceno C. Miles, John D.
Moss, Aaron R. Rouse, Guy K. Tower, Vice Mayor Rosemary Wilson and
Sabrina D. Wooten
Council Members Absent:
None
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CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFING
MILITARY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE(MEDAC)
ANNUAL REPORT
ITEM#73261
2:32 P.M.
Mayor Dyer welcomed Fenton F. Priest, III RADM, SC, USN (Ret), Chair. Mr. Priest expressed his
appreciation to City Council for their continued support:
Virginia Beach Military Economic
Development Advisory Committee
(MEDAC)
Annual Report to Virginia Beach City Council
RADM Fenton Priest, USN (Ret)- Chair
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The next two (2) slides provide an overview of the Military Economic Development Advisory Committee
(MEDAC):
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In the Beginning
A Resolution requested by Councilman Louis Jones established the Military
Economic Development Advisory Committee(MEDAC)on March 4, 2008.
The purpose of the committee is to work cooperatively with the Department of
Economic Development/City to support and strengthen City-Navy relations.
Identify opportunities with the various Navy commands that engage defense
contractors in mission support and including working with the Navy to assist
private contractors in location to and conducing business in the City of
Virginia Beach.
September 13, 2022
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CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFING
MILITARY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE(MEDAC)
ANNUAL REPORT
ITEM#73261
(Continued)
MEDAC Purpose and Goals (City-Council Directed)
• Outreach to Navy & other military commands
• Economic Development opportunities
• Workforce Development and exiting Military
• Virginia Beach military affairs
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Here are the MEDAC Members:
MEDAC Members CAPT Steve Herbert,USN(Ret)
RADM Fenton Priest,USN(Ret)—Chair
CAPT Robert Rieve,USN(Ret)
RADM Greg Nosal,USN(Ret)—Vice Chair
CAPT Lou Schager,USN(Ret)
RDML Mark Gemmill,USN(Ret) CAPT Dick Trowbridge,USN(Ret)
RADM Phillip Olson,Sr.,USN(Ret)
Lt.General Frances Wilson,USMC(Ret)
Capt.Charles Stuppard,PhD.,USN(Ret.)
CDR Kathy Owens,USN(Ret)
CAPT Christopher"Kit"Chope,USN(Ret)
CAPT Loren Heckelman,USN(Ret.)
Lisa Murphy,Development Authority
RADM Kevin Cook,USCG(Ret) Joseph Strange,Development Authority
Council Member N.D."Rocky"Holcomb
Ms.Elizabeth Dietzmann,ESQ.
Council Member John D.Moss
RADM Dick Dunleavy,USN(Ret) City Staff: Ray White&Charles Bauman
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CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFING
MILITARY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE(MEDAC)
ANNUAL REPORT
ITEM#73261
(Continued)
The next two (2)slides provide MEDAC Accomplishments:
MEDAC Accomplishments
• Support and Engagement with NAS Oceana's Future Base
Design Process
• Support to SkillBridge
• Updates on Virginia's Joint Leadership Council
• Cyber Initiative
• Engagement with Veteran's Care Center
• Formalized joint meetings with Norfolk MEDAC
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MEDAC Accomplishments
• Area Command Briefings
✓ JEB Little Creek/ Ft. Story: CAPT Michael Witherspoon
✓ Oceana/Dam Neck: CAPT Bob Holmes
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CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFING
MILITARY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE(MEDAC)
ANNUAL REPORT
ITEM#73261
(Continued)
Here are MEDAC Initiatives:
MEDAC Initiatives
• Continued Engagement with Secretary Crenshaw (Virginia
Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs)
• Engagement and Support for the Hampton Roads Military and
Federal Facility Alliance
• Command Briefings (NAS Oceana. JEB Fort Story/Little Creek,
Dam Neck Naval Base)
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Here are a few of the benefits of being stationed in Virginia Beach:
Virginia Beach as a Duty Station
• Access to quality public and private education
• Access to robust military facilities(Commissaries, Exchanges, MWR,
Medical Facilities at Portsmouth Naval Hospital)
• Employment opportunities for transitioning members/spouses
• Outstanding recreational/cultural opportunities
• Bustling shopping and dining districts with national chains and local
boutiques and eateries
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CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFING
MILITARY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE(MEDAC)
ANNUAL REPORT
ITEM#73261
(Continued)
Tangible City Commitment
• MEDAC
• Oceana Land Use Conformity Committee
• Military facilities advocacy
• Resources for service
members/veterans/families
• Public education
• Transportation/Infrastructure Improvements
• Support for economic growth and job creation
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Here are Veteran Support/Organizations:
Veteran Support/Organizations
• HR Workforce Development Council.:Regional workforce development board providing job assistance
• Center for Military&Veterans Education:Located at Tidewater Community College
• Veterans Business Outreach Center:Located at ODU provides entrepreneurial development services to
Veterans
• Care Connect of Hampton Roads:Provides assistance in various Veteran areas
• Virginia Values Veterans:Connects Employers with Veterans
• Virginia Veterans Resource Guide:Support network for Veterans&families
• Operation Homefront Hampton Roads:Provides support services to military families
• Vetshouse:Provides various services to homeless veterans
• USO Pathfinder Transition Program:Connects transitioning military members with needed resources
• Hire Patriots Hampton Roads:Provides essential services/assistance to veterans&their families.
MEDAC Outreach To Organizations
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CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFING
MILITARY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE(MEDAC)
ANNUAL REPORT
ITEM#73261
(Continued)
Exiting Military Employment Resources
• Virginia Employment Commission http://www.vec.virqinia.gov/
• TCC Center for Military&Veterans Education http://web.tcc.edu/cmve/
• Hampton Roads Workforce Development Council:
https://www.vcwhamptonroads.orq/
• USO Pathfinder Transition Program: https://www.uso.org/programs/uso-
pathfinder-transition-program
• City of Virginia Beach HIVE, Small Business Resource Center
Thank you for supporting
the Virginia Beach Military
Community
Mayor Dyer expressed his appreciation to Mr. Priest for the presentation.
September 13, 2022
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CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
PUBLIC HEALTH UPDATE
ITEM#73262
3:04 P.M.
Mayor Dyer welcomed Dr. Caitlin S. Pedati, District Director. Dr. Pedati expressed her appreciation to
City Council for their continued support. Dr. Pedati provided updates on the following:
COVID-19:
o Activity level is currently low with an expectation to see a rise in the fall.
o Vaccinations for the VA4 and VAS variants are available and are recommended for
anyone twelve(12)years and older who have not been fully vaccinated or received a
booster in the past two (2)months.
Influenza:
o Activity level circulates more often in the fall.
o People are encouraged to get vaccinated in October to allow the two (2) to four(4)
weeks to become fully effective.
Monkey Pox:
o Virus has reemerged with 57,000 cases reported globally.
o There have been 21,000 cases reported in the United States, 409 cases in Virginia and 21
cases in the City.
o The virus is spread through close skin to skin contact and can cause a rash,fever and
swollen lymph nodes.
o An approved FDA vaccine is available and can prevent the development of Monkey Pox
even if someone has already been exposed to the virus.
o Anyone who has been exposed or is at a high risk of exposure, is encouraged to get
vaccinated.
o To date, the Virginia Beach Health Department has provided over 2,600 vaccinations.
Dr. Pedati advised anyone interested in receiving any of the above mentioned vaccinations, to go to
https://vaccinate.virginia.govi for more information.
Mayor Dyer expressed his appreciation to Dr. Pedati for the update.
September 13, 2022
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CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
2023 PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
ITEM#73263
3:39 P.M.
Mayor Dyer welcomed Debra M. Bryan, Legislative Affairs Director. Mrs. Bryan expressed her appreciation
to City Council for their continued support:
2023 Legislative Agenda Preview
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Legislative City Council Public Adoption of
Agenda Comments Comment Legislative
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Session Sponsorships
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CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
2023 PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
ITEM#73263
(Continued)
Here is the 2023 Session Prefiling Schedule:
2023 Session Prefiling Schedule
July 18,2022 Prefiling began
Nov 21,2022 Last day for committees to act on legislation continued from the 2022
regular session by midnight
Dec 1,2022 All requests for drafts of legislation to be prefiled to DLS by 5:00 p.m.
Dec 30,2022 All drafts of legislation to be prefiled available for review by midnight
Jan 6,2023 All requests for redrafts and corrections for legislation to be prefiled to DLS
by 5:00 pm
Jan 10,2023 All drafts of legislation to be prefiled available by noon
Jan 11,2023 Prefiling ends at 10:00 a.m.—Session Day 1
Here are the Senate Bill Limits:
Senate Bill Limits
• 35 submissions for drafting
• 20 for introduction during pre-filing period
• 20 memorial/commending resolutions for introduction
• 6 bills for introduction post pre-file
Senate members will have a total of 26 bills for introduction
September 13, 2022
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CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
2023 PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
ITEM#73263
(Continued)
The next several slides provide an overview of proposed legislation:
Virginia Constitution
Align Right to Marry with Current Federal Law
two consenting adults
Requested by Virginia Beach Human Rights Commission
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City Charter
Council Vacancies to be Filled by Special Election
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CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
2023 PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
ITEM#73263
(Continued)
Code of Virginia
Align Housing Related FOIA Exclusions with Zoning
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overgrown grass/weeds open storage of junk inoperable vehicles
Continued from 2022 Session
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Code of Virginia
Repeal of VA Local Tax on Groceries
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CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
2023 PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
ITEM#73263
(Continued)
Code of Virginia
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Extend or Make Permanent Sales & Use Tax Exemption for
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2023 PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
ITEM#73263
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Code of Virginia
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Code of Virginia
Suspend Certification Requirement for Employees
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CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
2023 PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
ITEM#73263
(Continued)
Code of Virginia
1. Publication Requirements for Professional Services
Requests for Proposals
2. Clarification of Bonds Required for Indefinite Delivery /
Indefinite Quantity Construction Contracts
Requested by Purchasing
with the support of Minority Business Council
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Code of Virginia
1. Increase civil penalties for obstruction of ROW
violations
2. Cannabis-related concerns
3. Tax on vaping products
4. State funding for parking development within the
resort area
Requested by Resort Advisory Commission
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CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
2023 PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
ITEM#73263
(Continued)
Policy Statements
Resiliency Issues
Support statewide and regional resiliency efforts that benefit Virginia Beach
by applying for grants, implementation of projects, participation in studies,
etc including but not limited to:
Implementation of local projects in the JLUS Study
HRSD Climate Resilience Study
- Partnership with Volpe Center on integrating resilience into transportation modeling and
planning
- Roadway Flooding Sensors Project funded by Implementation Grant from Office of Local
Defense Community Cooperative
- Regional Resilient Stormwater Management Design Guidelines
- Continued Support of and Participation in RGGI
Requested by Councilmember Barbara Henley
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Policy Statements
Women's Right to Reproductive Healthcare
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Requested by Virginia Beach Human Rights Commission
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2023 PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
ITEM#73263
(Continued)
Policy Statements
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Cannabis Sales, Local Control
- Local option referendum for localities to `'opt-out"
- Expanded taxation for localities
- Liberal local ordinance and zoning authority icALt
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Policy Statements
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City Council may wish to weigh in on:
- No mandates that would erode local planning and/or zoning authority
- Enabling legislation allowing localities to require affordable housing, as
defined by the locality, in site development and the City's comprehensive
plan
- Creation of a statewide portal to attract and assist developers of residential
affordable housing
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CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
2023 PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
ITEM#73263
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Mayor Dyer expressed his appreciation to Mrs. Bryan for the presentation.
September 13, 2022
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CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITIATIVES
ITEM#73264
4:20 P.M.
Council Member Henley distributed copies of the proposed Resolution, "Declaring the Month of October
as Fall Clean-up Month" and advised it will be considered on the next City Council Agenda, attached
hereto and made a part of the record. Council Member Henley requested the Body to let her know if they
will support the Resolution in order to include their names on the Resolution.
The Body unanimously advised they would support the Resolution.
September 13, 2022
REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER HENLEY
1 A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER
2 AS FALL CLEAN-UP MONTH
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4 WHEREAS, earlier this year, the City Council asked the City Manager to develop
5 a plan for enhanced education and engagement regarding clean, healthy and beautiful
6 waterways, and staff engaged a facilitator who held listening sessions with the
7 community, including representatives of environmental groups, retailers, and the
8 community at large;
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10 WHEREAS, the listening sessions brought to light a lack of public awareness of
11 steps already being taken by the City to improve our waterways, such as the City's Adopt-
12 A-Drain program, Clean the Bay Day in June, and the work of the City's Clean Community
13 Commission;
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15 WHEREAS, these listening sessions also made clear that City residents, retailers,
16 and environmental groups share the goal of promoting clean and healthy waterways;
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18 WHEREAS, clean waterways and clean communities help make the City a
19 healthier place to live for our residents, and clean waterways economically benefit the
20 City by attracting visitors who seek clean and healthy places to visit and business that
21 seek clean communities when determining where to locate or expand; and
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23 WHEREAS, the promotion of clean waterways and the removal of litter are ways
24 that citizens, environmental groups, civic organizations, and the business community can
25 work together for the betterment of our City by promoting cleaner waterways, and those
26 efforts are also ways that individuals can support the City's extensive efforts to prevent
27 flooding;
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29 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
30 OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA:
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32 That the City Council hereby designates October 2022 as Fall Clean-Up Month in
33 the City of Virginia Beach; and
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35 That the City Council encourages and calls upon neighborhoods, community
36 groups, civic organizations, non-profits, and businesses throughout the City to host clean-
37 up events in October, and the Council calls upon residents to support and participate in
38 those efforts in furtherance of the City's goals for Clean, Healthy and Beautiful
39 Waterways.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia on the day
, 2022.
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CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITIATIVES
ITEM#73265
(Continued)
Council Member Moss advised the letters to the citizens who previously provided feedback on the Noise
Ordinance have been mailed to invite them to review the revised Noise Ordinance and provide feedback.
Council Member Moss advised a separate letter to stakeholders will also be mailed shortly, to request their
feedback as well. Council Member Moss advised dates for the two(2)workshops to solicit public feedback
will be announced as soon as they are determined. Council Member Moss further advised similar Noise
Ordinances from New Orleans and Boston have been reviewed as recommended and will be considered for
reference.
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ITEM#73266
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
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ITEM#73266
(Continued)
Upon motion by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Branch, City Council voted to
proceed into CLOSED SESSION at 4:25 P.M.
Voting: 11-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
Michael F. Berlucchi, Linwood O. Branch, Mayor Robert M. Dyer,
Barbara M. Henley, N. D. "Rocky" Holcomb, Delceno C. Miles,
John D. Moss, Aaron R. Rouse, Guy K Tower, Vice Mayor
Rosemary Wilson and Sabrina D. Wooten
Council Members Absent:
None
Break 4:25 P.M. — 4:37 P.M.
Closed Session 4:37 P.M. — 4:57 P.M.
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CERTIFICATION
ITEM#73267
Mayor Dyer RECONVENED the Formal Session.
Upon motion by Council Member Moss, seconded by Vice Mayor Wilson, 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: 11-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
Michael F. Berlucchi, Linwood O. Branch, Mayor Robert M. Dyer,
Barbara M. Henley,N.D. "Rocky"Holcomb,Delceno C.Miles,John
D. Moss, Aaron R. Rouse, Guy K. Tower, Vice Mayor Rosemary
Wilson and Sabrina D. Wooten
Council Members Absent:
None
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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#73266 on Page 22 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.
Amanda Barnes, MC
City Clerk
September 13, 2022
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ADJOURNMENT
ITEM#73268
Mayor Robert M. Dyer DECLARED the City Council FORMAL SESSION ADJOURNED at 4:58 P.M.
Terri H. Chelius
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Amanda Barnes, MMC Robert M. Dyer
City Clerk Mayor
September 13, 2022