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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPTEMBER 12, 2023 FORMAL SESSION ir 44 ,- .-=,-„ ,...t =,,,,,,- 1} ec,,,,-,-------.:2:, ......:.- p ouq NATO° VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Virginia Beach, Virginia September 12, 2023 Mayor Robert M. Dyer called to order the FORMAL SESSION in the City Council Conference Room, Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 3:30 P.M Council Members Present: Michael F.Berlucchi,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,Barbara M.Henley,N.D. "Rocky" Holcomb, Robert W. "Worth"Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, Jennifer Rouse, Joashua F. "Joash" Schulman, Chris Taylor, Vice Mayor Rosemary Wilson and Sabrina D. Wooten Council Members Absent: None ammo.. 2 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS NATURAL GAS PIPELINE PROJECT UPDATE ITEM#74665 3:31 P.M. Mayor Dyer welcomed Morgan Whayland, Government Affairs Director— Virginia Natural Gas (VNG). Ms. Whayland expressed her appreciation to City Council for their continued support: Infrastructure Modernization Program — SAVE Virginia Beach Blvd. and Euclid Rd. Project Morgan Whayland Director of Government Affairs Ili Virginia Natural Gas VNG Proudly Serves Our Region WUCATIONAL mummies 1 M.ro.CMP,o..., N N • .M,IOMV INSULLLMIOt4 - 3 to n ba'4ur+rummer+ion \ LIIP%.\791 P1 O�I[Mf VNG in Virginia BeachcgcrITi • Corporate HQ • 77,000+residential / customers / / ATLAKIK • 6,700+commercial and 1 , 9t1 industrial customers 112 ;_,. e� September 12, 2023 3 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS NATURAL GAS PIPELINE PROJECT UPDATE ITEM#74665 (Continued) The next two (2) slides provide an overview of the Steps to Advance Virginia's Energy (SAVE) Program: Steps to Advance Virginia's Energy(SAVE) Program What is SAVE? • Program established in 2010 by the Virginia General Assembly , $1 10) • Natural gas infrastructure modernization >ai plan to enhance the safety,reliability and integrity of the natural gas distribution system ur hta;N a�E • All projects must enhance safety or reliability, and reduce greenhouse gas(GHG)emissions • Multi-year plan approved by the Virginia State Corporation Commission • How does SAVE benefit the community? 0 El • Enhances the integrity,reliability and safety ® •—m - of the natural gas system • Proactively replaces critical infrastructure • Reduces emissions Directional Drilling 3 vim:,.,,wu-ai Gas SAVE in Virginia Beach rel 28 projects completed • 4113. 31 miles 3 of gas main replaced 1 ,900+ services renewed September 12, 2023 4 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS NATURAL GAS PIPELINE PROJECT UPDATE ITEM#74665 (Continued) Here is a map of the Streets Affected: Virginia Beach Blvd. and Euclid Rd. Project Overview StreetsAf acted 1st St Central Park Ave Euclid Rd Kellam Rd N Witchduck Rd Taldan Ave 2nd St Cleveland St Horace Ave Lavender Ave Opal Ave Town Center Dr Aragona Blvd Constitution Ave Independence Market St Potomac St Virginia Beach Blvd Beasley Dr Dorset Ave Blvd N Fir Ave Second St Aue < ' l: l a bac.•r Sts TMALM 5..n.. 11 Us. Toon Cower z 1 c.r L 1 .Ie,.M1a 6t Uv ew 1 EUCLID !��I mar f w•a r..ba ,' talcTHALIA Warub Natural Gas 5 Overview of 24-Hour Closures KO 0104. 10101 Carol Phase 2 Phase 3 "e'°'e Phase 4 Phase5 Phase 1 9:ruw iw 6 tnatte Bore Wee. un fe0 9d Phan a w a wrap Zs week O.K.3 u 12a u XI. . , 1 1 1 e 11 1a 15 1a 11 u 21 11 LEastbound 1350 1 S. I 2 201bound 5a0 1 3 Westbound 9 Westbound tale 5 wes6wuM 719 1 1 Eastbound 661 lb 1 Eastbound 910 6 Eastbound 1116 Eastbound MT 10 nd 1330 bou Tet I 1 a 32 6 September 12, 2023 5 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS NATURAL GAS PIPELINE PROJECT UPDATE ITEM#74665 (Continued) The next several slides provide a map of the area encompassing each phase of the project with the duration of time for specified lane closures: Phase 1 `;*. % W ♦ . 6 t- ♦ ♦ :nos U t6 Y 0 V VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD - O ESS _r Z S _ \ .fGC iiiiit s N Phase 1 Duration-5 Weeks Turn Lane Closure Southgate- 4 Weeks Phase 2 I ■ Phase 2 Duration-8 Weeks Turn Lane Closure Rose Marie Ave-6 Weeks Av, dNoIJ'.I w: e September 12, 2023 6 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS NATURAL GAS PIPELINE PROJECT UPDATE ITEM#74665 (Continued) Phase 3 1 .. l _ . r r t )Mr a ..� _ op=.,, .Intersection Closure(1 Night Only) Phase 3 Duration-8 Weeks Turn Lane Closures Kellam Rd-3 Weeks 2NDSt-6Weeks Central Park Ave-2.5 Weeks tt Phase 4 .L i`1 1 • .q„",N. 50 Y Wyk _ y 1 c 1 ,, •7: 4 4 .4r!„.,.. _i.gii ,:i•_•1,1.."„1...!.....:. _.„: ;,,,,,,t,....,..-,i:. •,.;•,,,-',•_ .4._.„...., ..•t--7., .,14.1g i + ma _ 1; 'd r f Single lane Closure Turn line Closure Phase 4 Duration-6 Weeks Turn Lane Closures Central Park Ave-2 Weeks Beasley Dr-3 Weeks September 12, 2023 7 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS NATURAL GAS PIPELINE PROJECT UPDATE ITEM#74665 (Continued) Phase 5 - ' P"INCESBA"NE t' --�® 1_>` _ . Q . H ,- mew. Phase 5 duration-5 Weeks Turn Lane Closure Thalia Rd-4 Weeks SV.„..:n Ne1J'4I Co, II Here is a summary of Ongoing Community Outreach: Ongoing Community Outreach Dedicated channels for project information: Website:https://vbblvdsave.com/(updates in progress) , A"."-"`" Project hotline:757.616.7565 Email:VNGSAVE@southernco.com - • Construction notification packages sent to -- 1! community-January 2023 . .' ' '� • Meeting with CBDA Exec, Director • City Council Briefing "'""""""""" _ • Outreach to Civic League ----- • Coordination with Princess Anne High School -.. ....-.—. --- • Nextdoor notifications _ • Additional outreach to residents—mail& doorhangers • Monthly updates to City Leadership on • Ongoing coordination with city team members FL.JI(:e. 12 September 12, 2023 8 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS NATURAL GAS PIPELINE PROJECT UPDATE ITEM#74665 (Continued) A Virginia Natural Gas 13 Mayor Dyer expressed his appreciation to Ms. Whayland for the presentation. September 12, 2023 9 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT(ARPA)HOUSING PROJECTS UPDATE ITEM#74666 4:00 P.M. Mayor Dyer welcomed Ken Chandler, Deputy City Manager, Todd Walker, Executive Director—Judeo Christian Outreach Center (JCOC), Robin Gauthier, Executive Director — Samaritan House, Jennifer Sieracki, Executive Director—Seton Youth Shelters and Jessica Guglielmo, Executive Director— Virginia Beach Community Development Corporation (VBCDC). Dr. Chandler expressed his appreciation to City Council for their continued support: ARPA Affordable Housing Projects City Council Workshop—September 12,2023 u6Housing& Neighborhood Preservation Here is the Background&Purpose: Background & Purpose • November 2021: Council approved an ordinance to appropriate American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)funds for further community support and assistance • Portion of funds were appropriated to the Grants Consolidated Fund within FY 2021-22 Operating Budget to support affordable housing projects • Overview of nonprofit grantees' mission and update on ARPA-funded projects 2 September 12, 2023 10 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS AMERICAN RESCUE PLANACT(ARPA)HOUSING PROJECTS UPDATE ITEM#74666 (Continued) Here is a list of Nonprofits Granted ARPA Appropriation: Nonprofits Granted ARPA Appropriation • Judeo-Christian Outreach Center(1COC):$500,000 to assist in the construction of new housing facility o+$500,000 in HOME funds through VBHNP=$1M Total City Contribution • Mother Seton House,Inc.:$1 million to assist in the construction of new housing facility • Samaritan House,Inc.:$750,000 for the development of housing facility • Virginia Beach Community Development Corporation(VBCDC):$348,000 for life cycle improvements at Westneck Village • VBCDC:$480,000 for life cycle improvements at Scarborough Square 3 Introductions • JCOC: Todd Walker, Executive Director • Mother Seton House, Inc.:Jennifer Sieracki,CEO • Samaritan House, Inc.: Robin Gauthier, Executive Director • VBCDC:Jessica Guglielmo, President/CEO 4 September 12, 2023 11 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT(ARPA)HOUSING PROJECTS UPDATE ITEM#74666 (Continued) Dr. Chandler turned the presentation over to Mr. Walker to present the JCOC: • salit JCOC Housing & Services Todd Walker, MPA Executive Director/twalker(a@jcoc.org Judeo-Christian Outreach Center/www.jcoc.org Breaking the cycle of hunger&homelessness in Virginia Beach since 1986 q 1 Judeo-Christian est. jq0 Outreach Center The next two (2)slides provide an overview of JCOC Hunger Relief Programs: Community Dinner: JCOC Hunger b • Every day of the year volunteer groups prepare and Relief serve a free,nutritious meal to hungry and/or guests experiencing homelessness Programs • Over 100 guests come to dinner every day • Staff provide guests experiencing homelessness with "Many households that community resources experience food insecurity • No requirements to receive the meal do not qualify for federal nutrition programs and • Individuals and families are welcome need to rely on their local food banks and other hunger relief organizations for support." -Feeding America 6 September 12, 2023 12 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS AMERICANRESCUE PLAN ACT(ARPA)HOUSING PROJECTS UPDATE ITEM#74666 (Continued) JCOC Hunger Food Pantry • Provides groceries to individuals and families struggling Relief with food insecurity • Food donations from the Foodbank,Kroger, Aldi, Programs Walmart,Food Lion,Mercy Chefs, individuals, community organizations and businesses Over 96,000 meals of food were distributed to the • Operates 2 days/week(Tuesday and Saturday) community in FY23. • Clients tracked through Link2Feed database(Foodbank) 4.1— Family Food Box NW- trl • Provides approx.$100-$125 worth of non-perishables to m all households '+ .• ' , - • Individuals and Families can pick up a box every 30 days The next two (2)slides provide an overview ofJCOC Housing Support Programs: Day Support Services(HRC—Contracted Provider) JCOC Housing • Provides daily(M-F)services to homeless clients • Services offered include laundry,showers,housing assistance, Support computer usage and connection to community resources Programs Emergency Housing(HRC Shelter—Contracted Provider) • Provides temporary housing 24/7 to the most vulnerable single homeless adults(55 beds) • 313 individuals were • Assists clients to find housing in the shortest amount of time counted as homeless in • Helps secure personal identification,provides rental Virginia Beach. assistance,mainstream resources,employment assistance, • 72%were single disability benefits assistance,as well as knocking down homeless individuals. additional housing barriers -Virginia Beach Point-In-Time Veterans Transitional Housing Count(January 2023) • 16 beds for homeless veterans • In FY 23,88%of clients exiting program secured permanent housing 8 September 12, 2023 13 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT(ARPA)HOUSING PROJECTS UPDATE ITEM#74666 (Continued) Permanent Supportive Housing JCOC Housing • Permanent supportive housing designed specifically for Support chronically homeless individuals. • 7 units/8 beds Programs • Clients pay 30%of income JCOC assisted over 130 • HUD grant supports operations and supportive services individuals in obtaining permanent housing in FY23. Rapid Rehousing Initiative(Shared Housing Model) 1.1 • Housing Identification • Rental Assistance • Housing Stability-NPR feature in Oct 2022 The next two (2)slides provide an overview of the JCOC Affordable Housing Project: JCOC Help,Hope&Healing Capital Campaign • 38 Affordable SRO Housing Units for Single Individuals Affordable exiting homelessness/supportive services attached Housing • The project will provide affordable housing in the City of Project Virginia Beach for individuals experiencing homelessness and at least 40%or below AMI. spa, ` ,f ` • • New Community Dining Hall .� .I 7 • • New Administrative Offices • JCOC 3H Housing Team:VCDC,Hoy • Il � yiy. Construction,Creative Development - Partners,TS3 Architects,WPL,Gallup Surveyors iu September 12, 2023 14 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT(ARPA)HOUSING PROJECTS UPDATE ITEM#74666 (Continued) JCOC • Currently have raised$13.7 million in committed funds:LITHC, ARPA($500K)and HOME through VBHNP($500K)funds, Affordable community donations and grants. • Hard costs currently estimated at approx.$9 million Housing • Waiting on SLR review/approval by City to submit to HUD. Project o Part 58 is in progress o Working through permitting process and responding to comments from Planning Dept. • Stormwater Easement negotiations • Relocating admin.office and hunger relief — ill. programs prior to construction(Sept.—Oct.2023) '•'' _ r • Plan to break ground(Oct.or Nov.2023) .4 • • Bridge Loan established through LISC • Selected to participate in the 2023 Supportive • Housing Institute 11 Mr. Walker turned the presentation over to Ms. Sieracki to present the Seton Youth Services: Seton Youth Services Saving Lives,Building Futures Snrl!ri•Out,rach•Mrtouny Saving Lives and Building Promise for Youth at Our NEW Virginia Beach CAMPUS ‘;,IL f,i(r1, September 12, 2023 15 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT(ARPA)HOUSING PROJECTS UPDATE ITEM#74666 (Continued) The next two(2)slides provide an overview of Seton Youth Services: S Since 1985,Seton has saved and served / , O o , more than runaway,homeless, * of ' etrafficked,and at risk youth from Virginia 77-41% h 04 A,, t Beach and the surrounding region. -" `,I'S 4444 We've accomplished this on three , v • `�T`" d . ... `_LW.,*''N.., CNC rented properties,each several o ` COLON, miles apart from one another, i ;°; _ — ,�"w requiring families,staff,and ' _ ~volunteers to commute to between = EUW UD locations,sometimes multiple times ^ 4 VA2612 in a single day. 13 Our operating expenses have increased 10% in the past 5 years from $1,250,000 Although our shelter, to $1,396,500. youth outreach,family 4 education,and Scton'sCost Pcr Night to Shcltcr Onc Chil., mentoring programs 4"m and services are always FREE to youth : $1,437 and their families, our • `" ii expense to provide 4_ these services has , , escalated,especially in the past several years. The loss of our 35-year shelter lease in 2020 further threatened our ability to meet the needs of thousands of boys and girls each year. 14 September 12, 2023 16 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT(ARPA)HOUSING PROJECTS UPDATE ITEM#74666 (Continued) C. a. Seton's Building Promise Capital Campaign Now,the City of Virginia Beach's :'°°°°°° leadership support is ,, �00,„ 119100000 $,m,emw key in enabling Seton MI OW to bring together all b our programs and o�.� i Sl=onao services for the first 5:.c.,,.OC time in our 39-year history. ci,.,.1 yecn.s"4' Mr 0011 fou.a.00. l M.s.✓nan leunJ.ren •Nommen MW Comm NM,revM.lbn•lonrMn1 .gym...re.w.•e. •Plow.r.ne .en,,...d�k e,.e•, •odi..e•.s •COM •ae•.crn..e n.ar.. •Mem•�n:K 4mom,,e M.ir Here is a look at the Holland Family Campus: '_ti�; 4(t . ktift �.+,.' j ice 6� .' Seton's wholly-owned,thoughtfully-designed,4-acre Holland Family Campus in central Virginia Beach features trauma-informed interior and exterior spaces,safe recreational green areas,and demonstrates the importance of restoring native,sustainable landscape in a suburban setting. a .v. i, r ,, c to , ' �_,,,1�_�N , 16 September 12, 2023 17 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT(ARPA)HOUSING PROJECTS UPDATE ITEM#74666 (Continued) With new construction scheduled to begin in early October 2023, Seton plans to relocate to our new home at 3396 Stoneshore Road in late 2024. We look forward to new milestones in our 39-year history of saving lives and building futures in Virginia Beach and beyond! rdir �1 - tt.,4t. ._..... ,..... . ip,--., F __ q ,, \,,,,, ,,,:, ,, y. . .., ' Seton Youth Services 7 Saving Lives, Bui!dinq Futures Ms. Sieracki turned the presentation over to Ms. Gauthier to present the Samaritan House: Samaritan House The Hallow Robin Gauthier, Executive Director AMARITAN \f' HOUSE Sto.the violence.Start the nealin:. September 12, 2023 18 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT(ARPA)HOUSING PROJECTS UPDATE ITEM#74666 (Continued) Here is the Samaritan House Mission and Vision: AMARITAN Our Mission and Vision HOUSE Stop the violence.Start the healin Samaritan House helps people free themselves from domestic violence, sexual violence,human trafficking,and homelessness. We envision a community where all forms of violence are no longer tolerated, where people can live violence free lives in safe,affordable housing. To that end, Samaritan House will operate its programs and services in Hampton Roads and endeavor to be the Virginia's trusted resource for people experiencing domestic violence,sexual assault,human trafficking,and homelessness. 19 Here is an overview of services provided: Well-established,operating in Virginia Beach since 1984 M + 7wf�J- ��. I, • 24-hour hotline __. 13.0 • 13 shelters and main office • Adult and child case management 3 —' • Victim advocacy program • Permanent housing program y �� o Housing location F L = _ o Rental assistance i_ ■ L. , ■ Rig} On average, ' _ rr`-a • 325 persons served in shelter rr "4 • 573 persons received victim -- — .41111C. _ advocacy services• 531 persons served in rapid AN.aftlirtmor - � re-housing program Main Office at 2620 Southern Blvd.,Virginia Beach,VA 20 September 12, 2023 19 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT(ARPA)HOUSING PROJECTS UPDATE ITEM#74666 (Continued) The next two (2) slides provide an overview of the Samaritan House and Hampton Roads Human Trafficking Task Force: Samaritan House & HRHT Task Force Herring,Samaritan House,Hampton Roads Law Enforcement Sign MOA Creating Hampton Roads Human Trafficking Task Force ^'Memorandum of Agreement formalizes commitments of the OAG, / '^ service providers,and local/federal law enforcement in Hampton Roads to centralize and coordinate the region's response to human trafficking"- mr 21 Trafficking Data Trafficking Settings 20172023 ,d ,O • • In the last 7 years: • Samaritan House assisted 223 • people experiencing sex and/or Escort 5•^"• ,,• •., labor trafficking and has •„ "anw.� supported the Hampton Roads """- s,,0C. • Human Trafficking Task Force as • .. their lead victim service provider. "•'•'"w^" Forms of Trafficking 201722023 °ob•`r°"'•a In addition to the 223 adult victims: .A ,• a • Assisted 11 minor victims r•low • 30 children(dependents of r primary victims) The Task Force has confirmed 299 "w�m•M ,,.,, cases,55 minors,155 arrest and 44 o 50 100 150 MO successful prosecutions. 0 _ •,.., -...:,. :- ... 22 September 12, 2023 20 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT(ARPA)HOUSING PROJECTS UPDATE ITEM#74666 (Continued) A short video was played to show an update on the construction of"The Hallow", a 5,862 square foot, two (2)story dwelling: ARPA Update: Construction of The Hallow .`a :� a •• .e • Groundbreaking took place on Jan.27,2022 • (httos://voutu.be/c7sc61jfnv8). - ,$lir 4 I . .._ 5,862 square foot,two-story dwelling • Will serve up to 8 youth at one time,ages 11-17 • Once COO is given,can apply for DBHDS licensure • Advances the purpose of building stronger neighborhoods and communities with supportive , ¢: housing and other services for individuals experiencing a-- 1 .. I homelessness,such as vulnerable trafficked youth due �_- '1 to the increases in cases brought on by the pandemic 23 Ms. Gauthier turned the presentation over to Ms. Guglielmo to present the VBCDC: Virginia Beach Community Development Corporation (VBCDC) -: }4 4Y'M f * y 1 Y c �.{ .S it Jessica Guglielmo,President/CEO 1 J, ,y1:1:.1 b:.dCh rtM'AOW-r nra-.nourur reavnsnn September 12, 2023 21 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT(ARPA)HOUSING PROJECTS UPDATE ITEM#74666 (Continued) The next few slides provide an overview of the VBCDC: VBCDC is a non-profit 501©3 Mission:To provide affordable housing Virginia opportunities for low-moderate income individuals Beach and families and assist the city with neighborhood revitalization Community VBCDC is a hybrid organization Development Corporation • Independent non-profit organization • Bylaws and board membership are governed by City Council • Part of City's Financial Entity Virginia Beach COMMUNITY OFVFI OPMENT CORPORATION 25 City Council Liaisons Michael Berlucchi,District 3 Robert W."Worth"Remick,District 6 Board of Directors C VBCD Frank McKinney,President 1. Dr.Audrey Douglas-Cooke,Vice President Governance Andrew Friedman,Secretary/Treasurer Marshall Brice Christopher Brown J.David Crain,Jr. Robert Ewell Jeremy C.Johnson Courtney Lalonde Tim McCarthy 26 September 12, 2023 22 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT(ARPA)HOUSING PROJECTS UPDATE ITEM#74666 (Continued) • Owns and operates 523 units of housing serving low- income individuals and families,persons with Virginia developmental and mental health disabilities,homeless gfamilies and individuals,and homeless and disabled Beach veterans. Community • A leader in the region serving vulnerable veterans and their families by providing critical supportive services and Development financial assistance. Corporation • Serves approximately 3,300 persons each year through attainable housing programs and supportive services. • Assessed property value=$68,000,000. • Net equity is$33,000,000. • Annual budget for FY 2023 is$7,400,000. 21 Here is an image of the West Neck Village ARPA Project: West Neck Village ARPA Project i 1, : i 1 U J L' September 12, 2023 23 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT(ARPA)HOUSING PROJECTS UPDATE ITEM#74666 (Continued) West Neck Village ARPA Project ,i } rye•` - " '----- • Capital Reinvestment -$348,000 e1 i i 1 s • Program beneficiaries:24 consumers from i Department of Human Services '`) � �. /*:" Supportive Living Program f A • Upgrade emergency generators Pl' '' I/ a • • Replace HVAC systems • Replace kitchen cabinets and commercial i - kitchen appliances Here is a summary of the Scarborough Square ARPA Project: Scarborough Square ARPA Project • Capital Improvement project:$480,000 for 1 rehabilitation of 16 scattered site townhomes • 16 low-moderate income households(39 — y Individuals)are program beneficiaries ' • Roof replacement,electrical panel 'will replacement _ "' ;`i, • Replace HVAC systems,water heater , ";I' 4 replacement • 1 ' • • Replace kitchen cabinets and appliances ' September 12, 2023 24 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT(ARPA)HOUSING PROJECTS UPDATE ITEM#74666 (Continued) Thank You! Questions & Comments JCOC Samaritan House,Inc www.jcoc.org 24/7 Crisis Line:(757)430-2120 www.samarita nhouseva.org Todd Walker,Executive Director (757)491-2846,ext.104 I twalker@jcoc.org Robin Gauthier,Executive Director (757)631-0710 I robing@samaritanhouseva.org Program Director,The Hallow Mother Seton House, Inc. karaf@samaritanhouseva.org Crisis Line:(757)498-HELP www.Seto nyouth services.o rg Jennifer Sieracki,CEO VBCDC 757-963-5795,ext.105 www.vbcdc.org jsieracki@setonyouthservices.org Jessica Guglielmo,President/CEO (757)500.2745 I jguglielma@vbcdc.org Mayor Dyer expressed his appreciation to Dr. Chandler, Mr. Walker, Ms. Gauthier,Ms. Sieracki and Ms. Guglielmo for the presentation. September 12, 2023 25 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITIATIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#74667 4:54 P.M. Council Member Remick advised Norman Jenkins will provide the Body with a presentation regarding the Capstone Development Project on October 3rd September 12, 2023 26 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITIATIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#74668 (Continued) Council Member Rouse advised she attended the Junior Chamber International(JCI) USA Ten Outstanding Young Americans ceremony in Minneapolis, Minnesota last weekend and congratulated her husband, Senator Aaron Rouse and Julian Gluck who were the two (2) of the ten (10) awardees from Virginia. Council Member Rouse advised JCI USA is a service organization with chapters across the country and awards individuals annually, who are creating positive change and making an impact locally, nationally, or globally. Council Member Rouse expressed her appreciation to Jaketa Thompson, who serves as the JCI USA National Vice President and is a member of the City's Minority Business Council. Council Member Rouse also expressed her appreciation to staff members; Tonia Utterback, Dave Jarmin, Mark Babbit, Chad Morris, Captain Clark, Captain Elliot and Officer Kevin Stevenson,for their support during her District 10 Town Hall. Vice Mayor Wilson congratulated Council Member Rouse for being recognized by Inside Business on its list of"Top Forty Under 40"and advised the ceremony will be held next month. September 12, 2023 27 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITIATIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#74669 (Continued) Council Member Taylor advised the Body has received feedback on the proposed development at Wycliffe Presbyterian Church and he is aware of a petition signed by approximately 5,000 members of the community. Council Member Taylor advised he reached out to the Open Space Advisory Committee (OSAC) to have them evaluate the property and provide recommendations to the Body for purchasing the property. Council Member Henley advised the OSAC has recently formalized the criteria for purchasing open space and believes the Committee will be interested in reviewing the property. September 12, 2023 28 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITIATIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#74670 (Continued) Council Member Berlucchi advised he will host a District 3 Town Hall Meeting on September 14`''from 6:00—8:00 P.M, at the Philippine Cultural Center. Council Member Berlucchi advised some of the topics that will be discussed are public safety, stormwater management,flood control projects, comprehensive planning and code enforcement and mental health which impact District 3. September 12, 2023 29 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITL4TIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#74671 (Continued) Council Member Holcomb advised WAVY 10 news will air a story tonight at 6:00 P.M on a pre-release program where inmates are taught culinary skills that will help them with employment opportunities when they are released. Council Member Holcomb encouraged anyone interested to watch and expressed he is proud of the program and the story. September 12, 2023 30 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITL4TIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#74672 (Continued) Council Member Henley read the following statement: "I have many concerns about the proposed development in the ITA and immediate vicinity, but a concern that surpasses the proposed development, is our failure to follow the process which we committed to in the 2005 Memorandum of Understanding that the City of Virginia Beach made with the BRAC Commission and the Navy. The very first item in the Statement of Understanding between the City of Virginia Beach and the U.S. Navy states In the 2005 JLUS: The City would create a new process for Navy officials to review and comment EARLIER in the process on ALL proposed development that might encroach on NAS Oceana. Further, the BRAC Order required legislative enactment of the study's recommendations and establishment of a program for the purchase of development rights in the ITA. In January 2008, the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance were amended to further reduce permissible density to one dwelling unit per 15 acres of developable land in the entire ITA. The City emphatically agreed to the recommendations in the JLUS, and proceeded to implement aggressive programs to stop and roll back encroachment around NAS Oceana. The City and its leaders have been given recognition with awards and accolades for its achievements in implementing its three pronged Program to stop incompatible development, and reverse encroachment in order to ensure the continued vitality of NAS Oceana, as well as Fentress, and the missions associated with those bases. I had no idea that we had lessened our commitment to those agreements, and was extremely concerned when I learned that we had an application proceed through the zoning process, all of the way to an advertisement on a City Council agenda, that did not conform to the zoning standards adopted for the ITA, and had no recommendation or advance review by the Navy. After that application was withdrawn by the applicant last Tuesday, I thought it was back on track, but it is again moving forward, with some adjustments which I seriously question, but STILL without any review by the NAVY. I understand that something is scheduled for September 20, but that certainly does not qualms as being a review "early in the process." I did finally get a response earlier today from the city staff about my questions. If that interpretation is correct, it is certainly more liberal than we have seen previously. That density, which doesn't exist in the ITA, can be transferred to other adjoining areas, really opens up a land rush to buy property along the ITA and other AICUZ boundary lines. September 12, 2023 31 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITIATIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#74672 (Continued) While this new interpretation may meet a technical standard, it sure doesn't meet the intent, which, as I read the data from the 2005 documents, is to keep incompatible development away from Oceana. I know that I am just one lowly city councilmember, but I AM the district representative for District 2 which contains the Interfacility Traffic Area and much of the AICUZ area. Please be assured that on my watch, Protecting the future of Oceana as a Master Jet Base, and its ability to continue its mission and flight operations, is a priority. I can only apologize to the Navy that we have not conformed to our adopted commitments made to the BRAG Commission and to Oceana, and I hope that you all will agree with me that Virginia Beach is good for its commitments, and that Oceana and its future is critical, not only for the security of our country, but also to the future economic vitality of our City. Yes, we might have other laudable goals, but commitments that were made to the BRAG Commission and to the United States Navy must be honored first." Council Member Henley advised it was her belief the application was withdrawn and is sorry to see it on the Agenda again. Council Member Henley advised she wanted to share this information with the Body and will not support the application for development. Council Member Taylor asked if staff will be providing the Body a brief? Council Member Henley advised the proposed development is for six (6) acres, with half being inside the ITA, to develop 176 housing units on the three(3)acres outside of the ITA. Council Member Henley advised there is a Committee who is supposed to review these types of applications which was not done and believes this application has been fast-tracked without the proper review. September 12, 2023 32 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITL4TIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#74673 (Continued) Mayor Dyer referenced the drafted Legislative Agenda Policy distributed to the Body, attached hereto and made a part of the record, and requested the Body review and provide feedback. Vice Mayor Wilson expressed her appreciation to stafffor drafting the proposed Policy and recommended adding a specific number of items to be included in the Legislative Agenda Package. Vice Mayor Wilson advised it does not have to be a strict number and suggested having five (5) items with the flexibility of adding additional items when necessary. Council Member Taylor asked for clarification on the process to add Charter changes. City Attorney Stiles advised three (3) or more Council Members would call for a Public Hearing on the proposed Charter change and then the proposed Charter change would be considered by the Body at a subsequent City Council Meeting, if there was a unanimous vote for the change, it would be included in the Legislative Package. City Attorney Stiles added, if there was not unanimous support, the process for it would end at that point. Council Member Remick requested clarity on how many Council Members make up the two-thirds requirement? City Attorney Stiles advised the rule for the two-thirds requirement is to round up to the next whole number which would be eight(8). City Manager Duhaney asked for clarification on revising the drafted Policy to include the limit of five (5) items as recommended by Vice Mayor Wilson. Mayor Dyer advised the rationale for limiting a specific number of items in the Legislative Agenda is to provide the General Assembly with the items the Body supports in order to have the items sponsored by the General Assembly. Mayor Dyer advised having a number specific would be the goal with the understanding additional items can be included under special circumstances. Vice Mayor Wilson advised that is the same practice the Virginia Municipal League follows. Council Member Schulman recommended not setting a specific number for items to be included in the Legislative Package since items can only be added by having a vote with eight(8)Members of the Body in support. September 12, 2023 1, 4,,,„..,,,$.. c,,,.,..,,,,,:„.,_„ ,, (0., 6 .:. 4: • e�7 fit'. '` � jam`+aCity y OtIR.. -4, Title: Legislative Agenda Process and Adoption Requirements Date of Adoption: Date of Revision:N/A Page 1 of 2 • 1.0 Purpose and Need The City Council desires to convey legislative requests and policy positions to the Virginia General Assembly that may be considered during the General Assembly session.These requests and policy positions are communicated to the General Assembly through the City Council's annual General Assembly Legislative Agenda. The purpose'of this policy is to provide guidance regarding the adoption of that Legislative Agenda. This policy addresses the particular procedures required for .the City Council to propose a legislative agenda item for consideration, to initiate a request to amend the City Charter, and the process to approve the adoption of the General.Assembly Legislative Agenda} z s� �i z rk a., {'f f` � f )7 tl� �'� fie., +„,,,,,,.... _ n l ; As a eneral matter } ""' g , the City Council prefers its . islative Ag nda avoid national concerns that are not germane toFth'e business`of the City and the pity Council 2.0 Requirements for the Initial Draft of the L`egislatwe Agenda .., A draft Le islative A enda shallibe prese • ' form to g � `g 4y p ��� by the'City's Legtslat�ver�" won in satisfactory draft City:Council by October 15 of each year.A legislative a Y rich it;QmTfor the draft legislative agenda maybe proposed in,one of three manners � + 1 • 1. Proposed by the* or v�,�-� 4� 2. Proposed by at least three members of the City Council 3. Proposed by a Ci De artm n n F; �y, ty p eta d approved by thejCity Hager if one or more _` r - ,, members of the City Council Is a liaison to-a board or commission, it is typical for this member to be one of the three sponsors for a legislative request originating from such board or commission. A request to add an item to the Legislative Agenda shall be made to the City Manager and the City's Legislative Liaison.The City Manager and the City's Legislative Liaison will prepare a first draft of the Legislative Agenda to be presented to the City Council. After the first presentation of the draft Legislative Agenda, a public comment shall be placed on a City Council meeting agenda to receive the input of the residents upon the draft Legislative Agenda. 3.0 The Legislative Agenda After receipt of input from the residents, the City Manager shall provide an opportunity for the City Council to discuss the Legislative Agenda at an Informal Session or Workshop meeting. The members shall be provided an opportunity to ask questions and seek input from the City Staff. At the conclusion of such meeting, the City Council may provide direction to the City Manager regarding items to be included or removed from the initial draft of the Legislative Agenda. Thereafter, the City Manager shall place the Legislative Agenda on the City Council's agenda to allow formal consideration of the Legislative Agenda. 4.0 Policy for Adoption of the Legislative Agenda The City Council may adopt the Legislative Agenda in a single motion in a manner that is analogous to the City Council's adoption of its consent agenda. Any single member may request an item be pulled from the Legislative Agenda to be considered individually.The City Council hereby imposes upon itself a requirement that the Legislative Agenda, as a whole or individual agenda items, require an affirmative vote of two- 'rds of the members of the City Council. , t Title: Legislative Agenda Process and Adoption Requirements Date of Adoption: Date of Revision: N/A Page 2 of 2 5.0 Post-adoption Supplement(s)to the Legislative Agenda At any time after the adoption of the Legislative Agenda,the Mayor or any combination of three(3) members of the City Council may make a request to supplement the Legislative Agenda. The form of such supplement shall be a resolution to add an item to the Legislative Agenda. The vote threshold required for such resolution is an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members of the City Council. , . --- In addition,after the adoption of the legislative agenda,during the course of the General Assembly session, the Legislative Liaison may request that the City Council take a position on proposed legislation or budget amendments that are up for consideration. 6.0 C1ty Charter Amendment Process Pursuant Ito the Code o1 Virginia,la request by the City Council to the General Assembly to amend „ the CityiCharter requires eithei*public hearingyer a,referendum.Any referendum request=shall be b Y v i it � . made by the City Council at leal~t 81 days prior tv the November election in compliance with Virginia Code§24.2-G82(B�`t r) ,` . rL-. _N- ki r-y 3': The Mayor4or the combination.of any three'(3) members of the City Council may request the r placement of4an a vertisemer t in the new`spa er for,fa; ublic hearingto amend the. P P PC!tyCharter. - This request.can b 'made in writing and a copy of the request shall be provided to all members of the City Council. Upon;receipt}oflsuch request,thelCityAttorney in coordination with thesCity Clerk , and the City's Legislative Liaison shall t prepare-the appropriate notice for the newspaper and : schedulingryof the public hearing. , E ` , A.request to amend the City Charter may be included In the draft Legislative Agen , but the �: adoption of such re uest shall be.b sep crate resolution..While unanimity is referr ,,the City Council hereby imposes upon itself a requirement that such resolution be adopted by an affirmative vote of three fourths of the members of the City Council. If adopted, the request to amend the City Charter, the publisher's affidavit, and a certified copy of the City Council's minutes shall be available to the General Assembly in compliance with Virginia Code§ 15.2-202. 33 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITL4TIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#74674 (Continued) Vice Mayor Wilson expressed her appreciation to the General Assembly for passing the budget and providing the City with an additional$17-Million in Stormwater funding and$30-Million for Schools as well as other funding other items and believes they did a great job in advocating for the City. September 12, 2023 34 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITL4TIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#74675 (Continued) Mayor Dyer reminded the Body of the Naval Air Station Oceana Air Show being held this weekend and is grateful for the strong relationship the City maintains with the Navy. September 12, 2023 35 ITEM#74676 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 • Performance of Council Appointees September 12, 2023 • 37 CERTIFICATION ITEM#74677 Mayor Dyer RECONVENED the Formal Session. Upon motion by Council Member Ross-Hammond, seconded by Council Member Holcomb, City Council CERTIFIED THE CLOSED SESSION TO BE INACCORDANCE 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: 10- 0 Council Members Voting Aye: Michael F.Berlucchi,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,N.D. "Rocky"Holcomb,Robert W. "Worth" Remick, , Dr. Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, Jennifer Rouse, Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman, Chris Taylor, Vice Mayor Rosemary Wilson and Sabrina D. Wooten Council Members Absent: Barbara M. Henley September 12, 2023 36 ITEM#74676 (Continued) Upon motion by Council Member Berlucchi, seconded by Council Member Ross-Hammond, City Council voted to proceed into CLOSED SESSION at 5:21 P.M. Voting: 11 - 0 Council Members Voting Aye: Michael F.Berlucchi,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,Barbara M Henley,N.D. "Rocky" Holcomb, Robert W. "Worth"Remick, , Dr. Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, Jennifer Rouse, Joashua F. "Joash" Schulman, Chris Taylor, Vice Mayor Rosemary Wilson and Sabrina D. Wooten Council Members Absent: None Break 5:21 P.M. — 5:27 P.M. Closed Session 5:27 P.M. — 6:01 P.M. September 12, 2023 GIN1A•$FA S4a' '+ cyG s ,qt _ 4" OF OUR 110‘OM5 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#74676 on Page 36 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. A nda Barrie , C City Clerk September 12, 2023 38 ADJOURNMENT ITEM#74678 Mayor Robert M. Dyer DECLARED the City Council FORMAL SESSION ADJOURNED at 6:03 P.M. r P Terr . ' s Chief Deputy City Clerk A anda arne Robert M. Dyer City Clerk, MMC Mayor City of Virginia Beach Virginia September 12, 2023