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VIRGINL4 BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Virginia Beach, Virginia
April 23, 2024
Mayor Robert M. Dyer called to order the CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION in the City
Council Chamber, City Hall, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 6:00 P.M.
Council Members Present:
Michael F. Berlucchi,Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley,David
Hutcheson, Robert W "Worth"Remick,Amelia Ross-Hammond,Jennifer
Rouse, Joashua F. "Joash" Schulman, Chris Taylor, Vice Mayor
Rosemary Wilson and Sabrina D. Wooten
Council Members Absent:
None
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MA YOR'S CALL FOR
SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION
ITEM#75611
"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
VIRGINL4 BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday,April 23,2024,at 6:00 P.M.
City Council Chamber
Building I-2nd Floor
2401 Courthouse Drive
The purpose of this SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION is to conduct a PUBLIC HEARING regarding the
PROPOSED INCREASE IN TOTAL REAL PROPERTY TAX LEVIED resulting from increases in
annual assessments.
If you wish to make comments during the meeting,please follow the two-step process provided below:
L Register for the WebEx at:
https:/lvb,zov.webex.comlweblink/registerlyde64e92d295d1ae6764ac56 56eaf38
2. Register with the City Clerk's Office by calling 757-385-4303 prior to 5:00 p.m.
on April 23, 2024.
This Special Formal Session will be broadcast on Cable TV, virgainiabeach.gov and Facebook Live.
Citizens are encouraged to submit their comments to the City Council prior to the Special Formal
Session via email at CityCounciX0bgov.com.
Sincerely,
Robert M. Dyer
Mayor"
cc: City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Deputy City Managers
FOIA Officer
Communications Office
April 23, 2024
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PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM#75612
6:01 P.M.
Mayor Dyer DECLARED A PUBLIC HEARING
The following registered to speak.-
Karen Crowley, 700 High Point Avenue, Phone:581-5670, requested a dedicated funding source for arts
and culture program
Brad Martin, 5101 Cleveland Street, Phone: 705-3730, spoke in OPPOSITION and provided budget
alternatives
Nancy Creech, 1036 Collection Creek Way, Phone: 287-0310, requested a dedicated funding source for
arts and culture program
Garrett Berger, 912 Poquoson Circle, Phone: 309-1924, requested a dedicated funding source for arts
and culture program
Al Ablowich, 4172 Charity Neck Road,Phone: 418-2972, requested a dedicated funding source for arts
and culture program
Anne Townsend, 748 Harris Point Drive, Phone: 410-274-1938, spoke in OPPOSITION to the proposed
budget
Dianna Howard, 1057 Debaca Court, Phone: 567-9021, spoke in OPPOSITION to the proposed budget
Cynthia Nicole Davis, 1625 Dearborn Drive, Phone: 553-7621, requested a dedicated funding source for
arts and culture program
Steve Zollos,2551 Elton Avenue,Suite Q, Norfolk,Phone:461-9481, requested fundingfor Senior Services
of Southeastern Virginia
Thelma Drake, 2306 Bay Oaks Place,Norfolk, Phone: 672-0218, requested funding for Senior Services of
Southeastern Virginia
Cynthia Romero, 721 Airfax, Norfolk, Phone:274-8322, requested a dedicated funding source for
arts and culture program
Shondra Kendrick, 3800 Tutberry Court, Phone: 639-6339, requested funding for Senior Services of
Southeastern Virginia
Laura Wood, 921 Atlantic Avenue, Phone:288-3861, requested a dedicated funding source for
arts and culture program
Melissa Lukeson, 1884 Wolfsnare Road,Phone:289-9003, spoke in OPPOSITION to the proposed budget
Phil Hines, 4376 Lynnville Crescent, Phone: 897-3538, spoke in SUPPORT to the proposed budget
Jay Grant, 739 High Street,Portsmouth, Phone: 512-6729, requested a dedicated funding source for
arts and culture program
Neal Mitchell, 1605 Dominion Court, Phone: 353-2599, spoke in OPPOSITION to the proposed budget
April23, 2024
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PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM#75612
(Continued)
Melinda Rogers, 1885 Capel Manor Way, Phone: 716-698-5805, spoke in OPPOSITION to tax cuts
There being no additional speakers,Mayor Dyer CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING
April 23, 2024
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ADJOURNMENT
ITEM#75613
Mayor Robert M. Dyer DECLARED the City Council SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION ADJOURNED at
6:51 P.M.
Terri H. Chelius
Chief Deputy City Clerk
A da arnes Robert M.Dyer
City Clerk, MMC Mayor
City of Virginia Beach
Virginia
April23, 2024