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Home My WebLink AboutJUNE 11, 2024 FORMAL SESSION MINUTES Ssa aqqt,,- � 9�d Olt OOR VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Virginia Beach, Virginia June 11, 2024 Mayor Robert M. Dyer called to order the CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION in the City Council Conference Room, City Hall, on Tuesday,June 11, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. Council Members Present: Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, David Hutcheson, Amelia Ross-Hammond, Robert W. "Worth"Remick,Jennifer Rouse,Joashua F. "Joash" Schulman, Chris Taylor, Vice Mayor Rosemary Wilson and Sabrina D. Wooten Council Members Absent: Michael F. Berlucchi— Vacation 2 MAYOR'S CALL FOR SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION ITEM#75800 "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 ll,2024 2:00 P.M. City Council Conference Room 2034 Building 1, City Hall, 2n°Floor 2401 Courthouse Drive The purpose of this SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION is to allow the City Council to convene into a Closed Session at the conclusion of the regularly scheduled Formal Session where the following matters will be considered: • Public Contract —ECSC (Requested by Mayor Dyer and Council Members Remick and Schulman) • Personnel Matters - Council Appointments: Council, Boards, Commissions, Committees,Authorities,Agencies, Task Forces and Appointees and Evaluation of the performance and compensation of Council appointees At the conclusion of the Closed Session, the City Council will reconvene into Open Session for the purpose of certifying the Closed Session. Sincerely, Robert M.Dyer Mayor" cc: City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Deputy City Managers FOIA Officer Communications Office June 11, 2024 1�1A-$ 04 City of Virginia $�rich R R Z yo �r �99�5 of OUR NAZ%01r*0F�` virginiabeach.gov ROBERT.M.'BOBBY"DYER MUNICIPAL CENTER MAYOR BUILDING 1 2401 COURTHOUSE DRIVE VIRGINIA BEACH,VIRGINIA 23456-9000 (757)385-4581 CELL:(757)749-4659 June 6, 2024 bdverOwboov.com 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,June 11,2024 2:00 P.M. City Council Conference Room 2034 Building 1, City Hall,2"d Floor 2401 Courthouse Drive The purpose of this SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION is to allow the City Council to convene into a Closed Session at the conclusion of the regularly scheduled Formal Session where the following matters will be considered: • Public Contract —ECSC (Requested by Mayor Dyer and Council Members Remick and Schulman) • Personnel Matters - Council Appointments: Council, Boards, Commissions, Committees, Authorities, Agencies, Task Forces and Appointees and Evaluation of the performance and compensation of Council appointees At the conclusion of the Closed Session, the City Council will reconvene into Open Session for the purpose of certifying the Closed Session. Sincerely, Robert M. Dyer Mayor cc: City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Deputy City Managers FOIA Officer Communications Office 3 CITY COUNCILS BRIEFING SHAMROCK MARATHON ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY ITEM#75801 2:01 P.M. Mayor Dyer welcomed Amy and Jerryy Frostick, Owners —J&A Racing. Mrs. Frostick expressed her appreciation to City Council for their continued support and distributed copies of today presentation, attached hereto and made apart of the record. Mayor Dyer expressed his appreciation to Mrs. and Mr. Frostick for the presentation. June 11, 2024 PRODUCING WORLDCLASS RACES WITH A HOMETOWN FEEL City Council Meeting June 11 , 2024 Amy Frostick , Owner — J & A Racing MEET THE TEAM Jerry & Amy Frostick Owners I Race Directors 71 JERRY AND AMY ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT HELPING PEOPLE ENJOY HEALTHY LIFESTYLES y THROUGH THE SPORT OF RUNNING. WHETHER IT IS A COMMUNITY 5K OR AN INTERNATIONALLY I 1" KNOWN MARATHON WEEKEND, THEY STAY 'L TRUE TO THEIR MANTRA- LIVE, LOVE, RUN! I FOR OVER 20 YEARS, J&A RACING HAS BEEN A PILLAR IN THE RUNNING INDUSTRY. FOUNDED IN 2003, THEIR PORTFOLIO HAS GROWN FROM HOSTING ONE 3,000 PERSON SHAMROCK RACE WEEKEND, TO NOW HOSTING 9 EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, AND WELCOMING 50,000+ PARTICIPANTS TO COASTAL VIRGINIA ANNUALLY. MISSION WITH A MISSION TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THROUGH THE SPORT OF RUNNING, J&A RACING PRODUCES RUNNING EVENTS THAT WE WANT TO RUN. J&A RACING IS MORE THAN JUST RACE DAY. IT'S A COLLECTION OF MOMENTS THAT CREATE LIFE 4 CHANGING EXPERIENCES: , RUNNING & COMMUNITY; _ RUNNING & CELEBRATING; RUNNING & ACCOMPLISHMENT. - H AA RACING, YOUR POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS. A J&A RACING PORTFOLIO OF EVENTS VIccR��GINIA BEACH y�P�apGK MggNO ��;ChOftw �f'�f�l\I w 10M5OMAVi SURF N j �/7 N!/LER i 10 ! 6 SK d� pl�r PRESF NTED BY�r.�' PRESENTED BY SUN SUN UP TO SUN DOWN 9Q47-HON •` TRAIL RACE NORFOLK J� c .tem ,,,;Chmt..y CORPORATE B,G BLUE 64,6 Wffgo o SDK/ ,5�Ki4o Ma PRESENTEDBY %-. 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TR4IL RACE RACING YUENGLING SHAMROCK ' R ' • 25000 IVT r 10000Alt 5000 x' - imp - �'y ar. cra�eaaea�a\ Paaea �pti tip tip�� s, >�PQJ pb Pa �ptiti Opp tip RACING 2024 YUENGLING SHAMROCK MARATHON WEEKEND 2024 YUENGLING SHAMROCK MARATHON WEEKEND 160,186 MILES RUN IN VIRGINIA BEACH 1 ,500+ COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS ALL 50 STATES REPRESENTED r � 262 KEGS OF YUENGLING ENJOYED l 16 COUNTRIES REPRESENTED 16,000 UNCRUSTABLES CONSUMED i OLDSET PARTICIPANT- 89 L " 1 MARRIAGE PROPOSAL YOUNGEST PARTICIPANT- 9 MONTHS A 2024 YUENGLING SHAMROCK MARATHON WEEKEND 0 Top 10 STATES 13,381 COASTAL VIRGINIANS 1.VIRGINIA 9,021 OUT OF AREA 2.NORTH CAROLINA 3.MARYLAND 4.PENNSYLVANIA 5.NEW YORK 6.NEW JERSEY 7.FLORIDA &WASHINGTON D.C. 9.OH10 10.TEXAS 54% FEMALE PARTICIPANTS 46% MALE PARTICIPANTS 2024 YUENGLING SHAMROCK MARATHON WEEKEND +-No 4 $221163 033 � $13,106, 65 DIRECT SPENDING TOTAL ECONOMIC IMPACT 49, $9,056,568 INDIRECT SPENDING TA X Ew�s $819,364 TAXES AND FEES GENERATED HOTEL C o0 14,729 HOTEL ROOM NIGHTS o0C ooC3"1:J- 3r: PREPARED BY SCOTT MINTO, MBA DIRECTOR, SPORTS MBA PROGRAM @ SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY 2024 YUENGLING SHAMROCK MARATHON WEEKEND r f r f r f r f r f f f $75,000 $8,500 DONATED TO TEAM RWB COMMUNITY & NONPROFIT IMPACT $7,700 DONATED TO OPERATION SMILE 820 STUDENTS RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS THROUGH STARTING STRIDES STARTING STRIDES PROGRAM O 12 VIRGINIA BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (17 SCHOOLS TOTAL) 820 NEW PAIRS OF RUNNING SHOES To 17 LOCAL BUSINESS PARTNERS $42,500 IN SCHOLARSHIPS GENERATED FOR LOCAL ELEMENTARY UNLIMITED SMILES ♦ SCHOOLS YUENGLING SHAMROCK MARATHON WEEKEND HOW CAN WE CONTINUE TO PRODUCE WORLDCLASS RACES WITH A HOMETOWN FEEL ? RUNNING INDUSTRY INSIGHTS - PARTICIPANT EXPERIENCE THINGS PEOPLE CONSIDER WHEN SELECTING THEIR NEXT RACE: COST . # 1 RUNNER SWAG •► ( ' •w Ii LOCATION ar ,` COURSE RUNNER EXPERIENCE n REPUTATION TIME OF YEAR RUNNING INDUSTRY INSIGHTS - MARKET COMPETITION NEW YORK CITY- HALF MARATHON 27,813 FINISHERS IN 20241 MARCH 16, 2025 ROCK'N'ROLL DC- HALF MARATHON & 5K 15,648 FINISHERS IN 20241 MARCH 15, 2025 MYRTLE BEACH- MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 5K 5307 FINISHERS IN 20241 MARCH 1 , 2025 WILMINGTON - MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, 5K & MILE 3292 FINISHERS IN 20241 FEBRUARY 22, 2025 RICHMOND RIVER CITY - HALF MARATHON & 5K --- 2155 FINISHERS IN 20241 MARCH 8, 2025 NEWPORT NEWS ONE CITY - MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 5K 1895 FINISHERS IN 20241 MARCH 1-2, 2025 YUENGLING SHAMROCK MARATHON WEEKEND s + 1 WE NEED YOUR HELP IN ORDER TO CONTINUE TO BRING RACE PARTICIPANTS TO VIRGINIA BEACH DURING SHOULDER SEASONS CITY MANA GER'S BRIEFINGS SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS ITEM# ;/ Human Resources. Ms. Kopin expressed her appreciation to City Councilfor their continued support: Mayor Dyer welcomed Monica Kopin, Director of Talent Acquisition and Workforce Development — Here is the CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH INTERNSHIPS June 11,2024 VIRGINIA �� BEACH . I Internship Overview Student Internship Opportunities: SkillBridge Internship Opportunities: Y Human Resources D Information Technology(various areas) D Lnformation Technology D Human Resources D Engincering D Occupational Safety ➢ Emergency Manageuent ➢ Emergency Management ➢ Environmental Communications D Fire Deparuttem(i.e.Health and Wellness;Fire Resource Management/Logistics,Training Center) ➢ Emergency Communications and Citizen Services ➢ Planning ➢ Budget Managemem p CnV OF VIRGNIA BEACH INTEflN5NIP51 Vy CITY AIANA GER'S BRIEFINGS SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS ITEM# 8/ Here are afew / the Internship Internship Benefits Establish relationship Create company with the visibility college/university Bring in fresh Develop student skill Mentorship perspective set op�oriunities Human Resources Deoarlmenl Juno co;i CI1V OF VIPGINIA BEACH INTERNSHIPS�3 �t.+5r Intern Testimonials "My time with the Ciry of Virginia Bench has been a combination of "1 have really enjoyed my kaming,challenging myself,and lntemship with the Ciry of Virginia "( )My Courses atlMU prepared me contributing ro the community.I've Beach so for By going on site visits, ro tackle this real-world project and had the opportunity[o work on a complete it in under 2 months,along variety of projects,each unique and attending meetings,and working with help from mysupervisor,Brian. on pro%ects 1 have been able to From writin u audit documents and significant in its own way,which 9 P allowed me ro no[Doty apply my apply mystudies ro the real world. sending them to[he appropriate This has given me the opportunity teams,ro hard codln the cM1a es academic knowledge but also ro ro gain a lot of experience and g � expand my horizons.This experience insights on systems anatysis.(...J myself,1 am beyond earotic ro know 1 has indeed been a perfect blend of was apart of something that allows My time here has allowed me to those with disabilities toe rtless theory and practice.One of the learn a lot and has given me a � b highlights of my internship has been navigate through our resources and better idea about my future.1 am am rate ul ro hove learned so much the direct impact that our work has on �,g fu� 9 f the community.It's truly rewarding ro ve rote I r what I have along the way." see the tangible results of our protects gained interning for the Ciry of and ro realize that we're making a Virginia Beach and am excited to positive difference in people's lives. build on it and apply it to my This aspect has strengthened my studies." resolve ro pursue o career In public __.. service." CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH INTERNSHIPS�4 �' Mayor appreciation IMs. I I for the presentation 6 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS SCHOOL FUNDING FORMULA UPDATE ITEM#75803 2:41 P.M. Mayor Dyer welcomed Kevin Chatellier, Director — Budget & Management Services. Mr. Chatellier expressed his appreciation to City Council for their continued support: City/School Revenue Sharing Formula Kevin Chatellier,Director Budget and Management Services June 11,2024 Agenda • Relationship with City-State Code • Historical Overview • Existing Formula and Allocation • Benchmark Comparison • Direction or Next Steps • Work with Schools staff to revise/update formula • Extend formula as-is another year June 11, 2024 7 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS SCHOOL FUNDING FORMULA UPDATE ITEM#75803 (Continued) Here is a summary of the Vrginia State Code: Relationship with City Virginia State Code: • School Boards can be elected or appointed. Virginia Beach School Board has been elected since 1994. • Taxing authority only provided to governing body. • Minimum Standard of Quality(SOQ)local match requirement and state law requirement to raise revenue to meet this requirement. • Local funding pprovided may either be provided in lump sum or through nine major classificati ons/categories. • Governing body(City Council)does not have financial control over the use of those funds. • Schools not to overspend budgeted allocation;malfeasance in office. • Schools are not permitted to retain a fund balance,but instead funds lapse at fiscal year end and revert to the source of funds(Commonwealth or locality). Often referred to as the'reversion process" • City Council does not have the power to dictate policies or priorities regarding the oversight of Schools • Outlines process for School's to submit budget for consideration and establishes a governing body budget adoption date of May 15th. Historical Overview • 1994-School Board members became elected positions • 1997-98-City and Schools began the use of a funding formula to allocate resources in the prioritization and planning of operation and capital needs. • 2012-13 Revenue Sharing Formula was not utilized to allocate resources.Needs based budget that resulted in Real Estate tax increase of 4C for Schools as a result of reduced State revenue. • 2013-14 Revenue Sharing Formula revised with components to remain more relevant: • Review by or extend date • SOQ State Funding • 2019-20 Revenue Sharing Formula revised • Removed SOQ Funding as part of calculation • 2023-24 Revenue Sharing Formula extended one year . June 11, 2024 8 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS SCHOOL FUNDING FORMULA UPDATE ITEM#75803 (Continued) The next two (2)slides provide an overview of the Current Revenue Sharing Formula: Current Revenue Sharing Formula • Local funding allocation through the formula are for VBCPS to manage their operations and prioritize funding needs which includes paying for Debt Service and programming Pay-as-you-go to the CIP • To request funding above the formula,the School Board must make a formal, written request to City Council • Share largest least volatile revenue sources(ex:real estate,personal property, general sales,utility,restaurant,telephone,business licenses) • 46.75%of revenue provided to Schools and 53.25%retained by City;if revenues under or over performed through the year,City and Schools shared increases or decreases accordingly • Details steps and process to request"reversion"funds at year end for re- appropriation City/ School Revenue Sharing Formula Twl 6ener.l WMN D.dla dl dTu n2071N FY102435 Wd H_ $ 669,607:15 $ 706NL9% Personal Property $ 204222299 $ 2067nW Geivr.l S.l<s $ 91,916,110 $ 912SL916 UUllty Tar $ 25.679.291 $ 26[79,H1 NrFlnl.Teletwnmunk.tlons $ 17,215,95[ S 16,449%1 6uslness Utenu $ Ss,742,556 $ 616259n cl[.ntte $ 7,260.669 S (IM331 hotel $ 11,2Y,636 $ 31677,696 nest.unnt $ 56.779025 S 62.W7,929 Autonablle Utense $Nn bT Nane t 0,.769, 6 $ 106",,555 Cap P.I ]6673,01 45S6 n $ 470CItY on 06t Total Non Dedk.ted lad 7..et $ 2,1NS32,NS S 1,209,757,014 Publk Salty D.dlolon $ 173[M3) $ 17.672<001 lea Outdoor Inl.tiw Dedkxl•n $ I1470A5[I $ (I70007[) lea EDP Ndlutlw $ (1.654592) $ (1594676) l.0 Stormrrter pe—W, $ (14.59.6[21 S (29,6210999) leu V4 C-1 1 13.660313).$ (A5U939) Toll Wnl T.—Net Rdlt.tbns $ 113gd99 $ L N 1R Fmmul.% .6.75% Newnue R.dn F.—I.Newnues $ 52$695,3[0 $ H.1 tl[ Ndd W-I2.11[ $ ,15,2 ",1) S 16[3L1 1-4,to SNools $ 51;90[,6[9 $ 526, 307 June 11, 2024 9 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS SCHOOL FUNDING FORMULA UPDATE ITEM#75803 (Continued) City General Fund (Net) and VBCPS Budgets Source city % State $ 134,778,105 14°% $ 455,947,171 46% Federal $ 2S,492,274 3% $ 14,744,107 1% Revenue Share $ 635,777,865 67% $ 526,S63,307 53% Other Local $ 153,552,144 16% $ 4,457,538 0% Total $ 949,600,388 - $1,001,712,123 - Operations $ 853,522,803 90%$ 948,640,512 95°% Debt $ 63,095,110 7°%$ 50,071,611 5% Pay-go $ 32,982,475 3%$ 3,000,000 0°% Total$ 949,600,388 -$1,001,712,123 - Here are Benefits and Challenges of the City/School Revenue Formula: City/School Revenue Formula Benefits Challenges Predictability of resources for long term planning and priorities Provides flexibility for Schools to allocate future funding Limited flexibility for funding emerging priorities between operations and capital without impacting other entity Transparency of total local support provided to VBCPS Does not account for State/Federal aid changes Calculation not account for changes in demand for Reduced frictions in budget planning between two service-increases or decreases (example,declining independently elected boards student population,unfunded mandated services, etc.) Links both City and Schools with economic growth/declines to School funding June 11, 2024 10 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS SCHOOL FUNDING FORMULA UPDATE ITEM#75803 (Continued) School Funding Revenue Sharing Formula Comparison Orknbtbn 1998 Around 1999 Around I. 2018 Around 20 Around 21 5 Around 20 Around 2MI Formula Includes: Inc lodes local iax pevenues � + RemopeF eemotea re.en�e , Support Capital program' Reversion praers . , 9 est for additroret luntling Ineludez ADM/popolationrati -for Stale/fetl/Other ® pevisR ® RevisR �X] Funding Vormula--d Minimum g0 Direction and Next Steps • Begin working with Virginia Beach City Public Schools staff on considerations for revised/updated formula • Staff would brief School Board and City Council at joint meeting in November on options for consideration • Alternatively,ask if VBCPS are interested in continuation of current policy for another year. June 11, 2024 11 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS SCHOOL FUNDING FORMULA UPDATE ITEM#75803 (Continued) Questions ? Mayor Dyer expressed his appreciation to Mr. Chatellier for the presentation. June 11, 2024 12 CITY MA NA GER'S BRIEFINGS HUMAN SERVICES YOUTH RAPID RESPONSE PROGRAM ITEM#75804 Mayor Dyer welcomedAileen Smith,Director—Human Services. Ms. Smith expressed her appreciation to City Councilfor their continuedsupport: Behavioral Health Services for Youth The nextfew slides provide an overview ofthe continuum of Child and Youth Behavioral Health services Aileen 1.Smith,Director Department of Human Services June 11,2024 VIRGINIA ' BEACH available: Child and Youth Behavioral Health (CYBH) CYBH provides a continuum of services available in office-based and community settings. • Serves approximately 400 Most Common Behavioral Health youth monthly Conditions Treated: • 36 clinicians Depression • Specializes in serving youth Anxiety Disorder with a history of trauma • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder • Youth often have severe and/or chronic behavioral health Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder needs RESPONSE13 CITY MANA GER'S BRIEFINGS HUMAN SERVICES YOUTH RAPID PROGRAM ITEM 8/4 Behavioral Health Services for Youth Clinic and Community-Based Services: School-based Services: • Same Day Access Clinical Assessment Rapid Response • Psychiatric Evaluation& Clinical Assessment Medication Management Outpatient Therapy • Outpatient Therapy Prevention: • Case Management • Substance Abuse Intervention • Crisis Stabilization Program(SAIP) • Community Education School-Based Service: Rapid Response • Elementary schools identify and refer youth with behavioral health needs • CYBH provides onsite behavioral health screening,treatment recommendations, consultation,and referral services to students • Goal is early identification and intervention for the youth • Began in February 2023 • 145 youth referred by the schools to date • In May 2024,DHS expanded to include youth ages 3-5 identified by the Preschool Assessment Center • Youth under the age of 7 are often referred for Parent Child Interaction Therapy(PCIT) RESPONSE14 CITY MANA GER'S BRIEFINGS PROGRAM ITEM# ;/ School-Based Service: Outpatient Outpatient services beginning in Fall 2024 • Comprehensive clinical assessments will be offered in the school setting • 2 licensed clinicians will be hired to provide therapy services onsite in the schools for youth identified/referred by the school • Service provision will focus on skill building,substance use treatment,solution- focused intervention • Youth with ongoing needs will be referred for additional community-based treatment Youth Crisis Services • Youth experiencing a mental health crisis can call 988 to talk with a trained crisis worker • 988 staff conduct a phone triage assessment and 988 services and mobile crisis teams • Mobile Crisis Response Clinicians can be dispatched within one hour for youth identified by the call center as needing an in- person response • Crisis assessment and safety planning occurs in the home or community where the youth is located • Community Stabilization services can be offered for up to 7 days to provide support,connect to services,and link to resources RESPONSE15 CITY MANA GER'S BRIEFINGS HUMANSERVICES YOUTH RAPID PROGRAM ITEM 8/ Case Management Services Eligibility Criteria: Case Management includes: • Ages 5-18 Care coordination for all services • Severe and/or chronic behavioral Linking families to services,resources, health needs benefits,etc. • Often have a history of psychiatric Ongoing assessment,monitoring, hospitalization education,supportive counseling • Youth are often being considered for Advocacy in school meetings,legal placement outside of the home in a processes,social service involvement, residential treatment facility etc. • Youth may need multiple treatments and services Prevention • Human Services provides prevention and behavioral health education services within the school system, including Bullying Prevention and the Substance Abuse Intervention Program (SAIP) which is housed at the Renaissance Academy but is serving all Virginia Beach middle and high schools. SAIP served 182 students and 148 parents in the past year. Further prevention curriculum expansion is planned utilizing Opioid Abatement Settlement Agreement funds. • Bullying/Cyberbullyingtraining can be provided upon request • Example:"Bullying and Suicide Prevention Education"workshop was provided to families and teens in October 2023. • DHS staff provide education and resources at community events,such as Parks After Dark events(822 served last summer) 16 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS HUMAN SERVICES YOUTH RAPID RESPONSE PROGRAM ITEM#75804 (Continued) The Department of Human Services maintains several community partnerships to provide mental healthcare: Mental Healthcare • Our Community partnershipsStrengthening the mental health system requires community Human ServicesGovernment SchoolsCourts Police and EMS Health Hospital Systems Department NAMI Family and Friends • Mental Health Taskforce • School Safety Taskforce • Prevention Programs V6 Police Department Juvenile Justice Committee Opioid Abatement projects .aye Court Services Unit Court Improvement Committee I • Partnership to Integrate Clinician Health Department Naloxone Distribution • Public Education Campaigns • Collaborations on Crisis Response,community events,and Crisis Stabilization June 11, 2024 17 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS HUMAN SERVICES YOUTH RAPID RESPONSE PROGRAM ITEM#75804 (Continued) Thank 1 • w� Questions? N i. Mayor Dyer expressed his appreciation to Ms. Smith for the presentation. June 11, 2024 18 CITY MANA GER'S BRIEFINGS POLICE YOUTH ITEM# 8! Mayor Dyer welcomed Chief Paul Neudigate. Chief Neudigate expressed his appreciation to City Council for their continued support and turned the presentation over to Lieutenant Kevin Lokey: VBPD Youth Services Unit Here is an overview of the Youth Services Unit(YSU): Lt. Kevin Lokey � June 11, 2024 Police Department VERVIEW • Formed in January 2023 ._ • Currently staffed with a lieutenant, one sergeant and two officers (one officer vacancy) � `�'' • Serves as a liaison with external agencies(VB a ,� '- Schools,Commonwealth Attorney,Juvenile Intake, _ Detention,JDRC, etc.) � t, • Manages all youth programs and outreach efforts �M POLICE19 CITY AMNA GER'S BRIEFINGS ITEM# :/ GOALS Here is • Engage youth & reduce offenses committed by " juveniles �,•,;, • Bridge gap & build relationships � �; � • Humanize officers in the eyes of youths -� ^' • Provide productive activities and education � '� , opportunities � � , • Mentor youth in the community • Recruit future officers 3 an overview Ithe SchoolResource • Program: SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM • 28 SROs&4 SRO Sergeants - • YSU lieutenant oversees the SRO program �-�-'•- +� • Ensures Consistency throughout each precinct - • Serves as liaison with VBCPS - Primary point of contact for school issues - �� _ • Develops training for the SROs ^sue'•- ,y, �.� � • Works with DC15&Training Bureau to ensure SROs �� ,� meet certification requirements ,+� � ` ,. ,"• • • Monitor school threats&investigations � t ..• r • Works closely with VBCPS to ensure safety of �� 1 a 4 VB I POLICECITY MANA GER'S BRIEFINGS SERVICES ITEM# :l The nextfew slides provide a summary ofyouth programs: CITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS PARKS AFTER DARK SAFETY SQUAD • Parks&Recreation Program VBFD Program • Provides activities for communities Every elementary school(55 total) • Held Thursday,Friday,&Saturday 4"'&Sth Grades evenings during summer months Teaches gun safety,Internet safety,& • Williams Farm Park situational awareness 1 .r. .. ^ 7 -�' ° EXTERNAL PARTNERSHIP � � PROGRAMS ` � � An Achievable Dream at Lynnhaven _� Middle School '� Life Enrichment Center ""^�;° {�`�/,�;,.��.'� United in Him (Twin Canal neighborhood) �" �,_ .. Kids Law Academy ` �� Boys and Girls Club Passport to Manhood '. • ,��,"� Bridging the Gap 21 CITY AMNA GER'S BRIEFINGS POLICE ITEM# 8/ SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS • Law Enforcement: Principles & �� Practice class at Green Run HS �► � , .E • Public Safety Program at `' Technical &Career Education � Center • Arrive Alive VB , „ �� r■ t Illy• r 1 a }� �► OPPORTUNITIES FOR ;�� - fi YOUTH INVOLVEMENT Patrol Aide Program (formerly Cadet program) ' ,� g' � � ` — Public Safet Cadet Volunteer Pro ram - � .� a '�� Youth Police Academy 'f ,� College Internship Program 22 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS POLICE YOUTHSERVICES ITEM#75805 (Continued) Youth Summer Camps are taught by SROs and YSUs: YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS • Taught by SROs and YSU Officers • Includes daily activities,tours of police facilities,scenarios,fishing trip,swimming, etc. CAMP BLUE LINE CAMP CONNECT !�Q CONN�c • July 22—August 2 • July 15—19 • Ages 12—16 Ages 10—15 • Topics:interview skills,officer Topics:financial skills,communication, communication,conflict - wellness,basic law,physical resolution,teambuilding, training,investigations&patrol water safety,wellness, operations,firearm safety firearm safety • All campers will be paired C P with a police mentor upon completion WE"NE Here are examples of the types ofMentorship& Outreach the YSUprovides: MENTORSHIP - Blue Knights Chess Club - Badges& Board Games Program :'D MentorshipProgram lot June 11, 2024 POLICE23 CITY MA NA GER'S BRIEFINGS ITEM 8/ COMMUNITY EVENTS • YSU attends various community events • Since April 2023,YSU personnel have attended throughout the year over 170 community events&youth programs • Provide flyers on various programs, • Career days freebies,stickers,and free gun locks • Safety Squad lessons • Cornhole boards,photo stations,games Back to School events • Chess events • Online request form on VBPD website Rec Center visits • Youth contacts • Difficult to quantify � • Some programs have better turnouts >�" e : Ctuantity vs Ctuality =yy�rr � i �i�•- � • Challenging to reach the youth who really ��' '4 need these programs COMING SOON • "It's Not A Joke" .•..,. ,_� school safety training � ;, �. • STOP � � � �r �� . ; • Parent Resource Expo �� — VBPD • Youth Advisory Panel �� • Mediation Program for � � Teens Iry — • Police Athletic League • LEAD r u vb 24 CITY MANA GER'S BRIEFINGS POLICE YOUTH SERVICES ITEM#75805 (Continued) Questions?THANKYOU PoliceLt.Kevin Lokey Youth Services Unit Department Mayor Dyer expressed his appreciation to Chief Neudigate and Lt.Lokey for the presentation. June 11, 2024 25 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS PARKS AFTER DARK ASSESSMENT ITEM#75806 4:15 P.M. Mayor Dyer welcomed Michael Kirschman, Director—Parks and Recreation. Mr. Kirschman expressed his appreciation to City Council for their continued support and turned the presentation over to Tiffany Cowell—Youth Opportunities Unit Coordinator: l� FTER • � � K DUNES • AUGUST 2G THURS�/�Y . S�TUR�AY 'P Parks& . Recreation Here is the Program Overview: Program Overview • Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights • 6 p.m.to 11 p.m.June to August -L, Live music,food,outdoor movies,lawn games,arts and crafts,etc. • Access to City and community resources and services J� Time spent in a family-friendly atmosphere 4 with VBPD officers June 11, 2024 26 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS PARKS AFTER DARK ASSESSMENT ITEM#75806 (Continued) Program Goals and Community Needs • Create safe community spaces after dark with organized activities for youth and families + • Serve as a diversion from criminal activities • Provide recreation and social programs,and access to employment opportunities • Strengthen community ties • Foster positive community-police relations r � The Parks After Dark Program was developed based on similar programs researched in Los Angeles: Parks After Dark: The Origin i • VB Parks&Recreation researched programs with long-term success in reducing crime and violence in communities. • Summer Night Lights(SNL),Los Angeles,CA, began with 8 parks in 2008;44 sites in 2023 • VB Parks and Recreation&VB Police visited several SNL sites in summer 2022. • A plan for VB was drafted and put forth for council consideration February 7,2023. • Parks After Dark began at Williams Farm Park on June 8,2023. June 11, 2024 27 CITY MANA GER'S BRIEFINGS PARKS AFTER DARK ASSESSMENT ITEM#75806 (Continued) Partnership and Collaboration Parks After Dark brought together a wide range Virginia Beach Police Department of community groups and resources for attendees. • VB DHS Prevention Unit Virginia Beach Public Library • Virginia Beach City Public Schools. e Bank-on Hampton Roads • VA Department of Health 9 i* Sentara Kern sville Behavioral Health • Virginia Wesleyan University • Western Bayside Community United Lake Edward Civic League Youth workers are hired through the City s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) to oversee the Program: Program Staffing: SYEP An important component of the program was to hire youth workers through the VB Summer Youth Employment Program(SYEP)who live in the target community. • This empowered youth workers through employment and financial literacy training. �� , Gave youth a productive role in building their + own neighborhood • Allowed youth to be role models and demonstrate positive leadership to peers SYEP youth workers served as internal event staff that oversaw the entire program. Their responsibilities included set up and break down, registration,serving food,monitoring activity safety, creating and running arts and crafts,and planning and implementing sports and recreational activities for all ages. June 11, 2024 28 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS PARKS AFTER DARK ASSESSMENT ITEM#75806 (Continued) AFTER Robust Marketing PAD was promoted through 2023 CREATIVE HO REPORT • Community groups • Schools Local media Social media and weekly emails • Print media noon Contributed to... Racy (le the night a The next couple ofslides summarize the impact on Community Safety: h Impact on Community Safety v • "It was great seeing the community come together every weekend over the summer. Residents of all ages attended the event and participated in the various activities offered.It was also nice watching the police officers • having fun and playing games with the kids." Lt.Kevin Lokey,MPA-Youth Services Unit • "It was a total hit on the Thursdays(that I worked). Many of the children would come up to me just to say hill...While I worked there,there were no incidents that required me to wear my police hat!!Interacting with the kids and families was very enjoyable to me also." MPO Pete Mantoni-2nd Police Precinct June 11, 2024 29 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS PARKS AFTER DARK ASSESSMENT ITEM#75806 (Continued) >ea xy M: n.e v,.a.ai�eaa., amwai�a.a" 3rd Precinct Incidents During Parks After Dark Hours � wrww•.•w, > , s •au , . • w U wn>r..,a.vneu+n ,r ,• w « s, w w >+ Aggrmte�nssauit is ny hwn Mo,q Mu[w vNxk lheh 0.ohhery -101i -2013 Citizen Feedback • "I would like for this event to be annual.We love it so far.The food has been good,the kids are very happy to play free,and we feel safe. I am proud to be a part of this r ,' community." • "Loving the community events. 1 love that the police officers have been so involved with the youth!!" "This was a great event.I truly enjoyed it.The staff was kind and the activities were well planned.We enjoyed the variety of food trucks. Having community partners and service providers was a great addition". June 11, 2024 30 CITY MANA GER'S BRIEFINGS PARKS AFTER DARK ASSESSMENT ITEM#75806 (Continued) r To continue supporting positive youth ter', and family outcomes,Parks and ^: Recreation promotes a network of programs,services,and community- V based partnerships in the Western Bayside community. June 11, 2024 31 CITY MANA GER'S BRIEFINGS PARKS AFTER DARK ASSESSMENT ITEM#75806 (Continued) Questions? Parks& .�.., Recreation Mayor Dyer expressed his appreciation to Mr. Kirschman and Ms. Cowell for the presentation. June 11, 2024 32 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITIATIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#75807 4:49 P.M. Council Member Rouse congratulated the SWaM Business Office staff for the Uplift Program which is an eight(8) week accelerated program to help business owners reach goals they set for themselves. Council Member Rouse advised there was a locksmith and chef who attended, and it was great to see how the program provided sustainable and transformative training. June 11, 2024 33 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSIONIINITL4TIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#75808 (Continued) Council Member Rouse advised the Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC) celebrated Bike Month in May, however, Cooke Elementary held their final bike/walk event this past week in order to get through the SOL testing. Council Member Rouse advised there were over 200 teachers, students and parents who participated. Council Member Rouse expressed her appreciation to Chair Walter Camp for his work with the ATAC to get families involved as well as reaching out and integrating schools, as this was the first year Cooke Elementary participated. June 11, 2024 34 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSIONIINITL4TIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#75809 (Continued) Council Member Hutcheson expressed his appreciation to Captain Fox and members of the Animal Control Advisory Board for doing a great job on their work. Council Member Hutcheson advised Animal Control Officers have increased efforts to reunite stray animals with their owners to avoid impounding them. Council Member Hutcheson provided recent data to highlight a few achievements between 2023 to date: -Impoundment for dogs decreased from 1000 to 758 -Impoundment for cats decreased from 630 to 450 -Adoption rates increased from 514 to nearly 600 Council Member Hutcheson added, there are two (2) veterinarians who serve on the Board and will go to areas in the City where there are a higher number of stray dogs and provide chips for them which will also help decrease the numbers of dogs impounded. June 11, 2024 35 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSIONIINITIATIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#75810 (Continued) Council Member Taylor expressed his appreciation to City Manager Duhaney,Director Kirschman and the staff who immediately responded last week to remove hate speech from one of the parks after being notified. Council Member Taylor advised within two(2)hours Director Kirschman had seven (7) personnel at the park and scrubbing away the graffiti. June 11, 2024 36 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSIONIINITMTIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#75811 (Continued) Vice Mayor Wilson advised she will host a District 5 Town Hall tomorrow from 6:30—8:00 P.M. at the Aquarium's South Building and will discuss several topics including the Rudee Loop Park and the Arts and Humanities funding the Body approved in the budget. Vice Mayor Wilson expressed her appreciation to all of the staff who provide support. June 11, 2024 37 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSIONIINITIATIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#75812 (Continued) Vice Mayor Wilson advised she attended the Community Organization Grant Review and Allocation Committee(COG)Meeting, and they are preparing their review process to allocate funding to applicants. Vice Mayor Wilson advised applications must be received by August 31"in order to be considered. June 11, 2024 38 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITIATIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#75813 (Continued) Council Member Ross-Hammond provided the following brief comments: - On June 8`h Council Member Berlucchi, the Virginia African American Cultural Center and the Arts for Learning hosted a nice event to honor Juneteenth at the Chrysler Museum -Juneteenth celebrations will kick off on June 15'h,from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., at the ViBe Creative District stage - The Minority Business Council(MBC) will host their retreat on Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at the HIVE - The Central Business District Association (CBDA)celebrated their 30 year anniversary -Divaras Real Estate will celebrate 50 years in business this Friday at the Westin Hotel June 11, 2024 39 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSIONIINITIATIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#75814 (Continued) Council Member Remick congratulated the Hampton Roads Soccer Council for organizing another successful North American Sand Soccer Tournament at the Oceanfront last weekend. Council Member Remick advised there were approximately 100,000 attendees. Council Member Remick also congratulated the Kellam High School girls soccer team and the Cox High School Boys soccer team for winning the State Championship. Council Member Remick added, he and Council Member Schulman attended the Old Dominion University and Eastern Virginia Medical School merger event last Friday. Council Member Remick advised the merger was led by Sentara and believes it will provide many opportunities for this region. June 11, 2024 40 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSIONANITIATIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#7581 S (Continued) Council Member Hutcheson advised during the recent Open Dialogue session there were several citizens who came to speak concerning the Violet Bank Trail and understands the Body has continued to receive emails from citizens. Council Member Hutcheson advised he was provided a brief by Public Works staff and requested the Body receive the same presentation at an upcoming City Council Meeting. June 11, 2024 41 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSIONANITIATIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#75816 (Continued) Council Member Wooten announced her Legislative Aide, Mabinty Scott, delivered her son, Damon, who was seven (7)pounds;fifteen (15)ounces, and is currently recovering at home. June 11, 2024 42 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSIONANITLITIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#75817 (Continued) Mayor Dyer explained the reason for Open Dialogue is for citizens to express any concerns or provide the Body comments on topics important to them and requested the Body listen during that time and should there be an issue that needs to be discussed, to wait until the Council Comment portion of the next Informal Session. Mayor Dyer advised it is not appropriate for the Body to try to provide direction or make decisions on issues citizens bring during Open Dialogue and can be accomplished more effectively during the Informal Session. Council Member Taylor asked why the Open Dialogue session is not televised? Mayor Dyer advised some of the topics and language may not be appropriate to be televised and there are some citizens who share intimate and personal information that may not come to the Body if it was televised. Vice Mayor Wilson advised Open Dialogue has always been meant as a way for citizens to address City Council and not be televised. June 11, 2024 43 ITEM#75818 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: PUBLIC CONTRACT: Discussion of the award of a public contract involving expenditure of public funds, and discussion of terms or scope of such contract, where discussion in an open session would adversely affect the bargainingposition or negotiating strategy of the public body pursuant to Section 2.2-3 711(A)(29) • ECSC Request for Funds 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 • Council Appointee Evaluations June 11, 2024 44 ITEM#75818 (Continued) Upon motion by Council Member Rouse,seconded by Council Member Ross-Hammond, City Council voted to proceed into CLOSED SESSION at 5:04 P.M. Voting: 10- 0 Council Members Voting Aye: Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley,David Hutcheson,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: Michael F. Berlucchi Break 5:06 P.M. —5:11 P.M. Closed Session 5:11 P.M. —6.51 P.M. *Council Member Wooten stepped out during the Public Contract-ECSC Request for Funds discussion due to a potential conflict of interest(5:11—5:47 P.M.) June 11, 2024 45 CERTIFICATION ITEM#75819 Mayor Dyer RECONVENED the Special Formal Session in the City Council Conference Room at 6:51 P.M. Upon motion by Council Member Rouse, seconded by Council Member Schulman, 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: Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley,David Hutcheson,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: Michael F. Berlucchi June 11, 2024 ,`4G�NlA'B�4c6 U o � e 5 l OF OUR N"ON RESOL UTION 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#75818 on Page 44 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 ITRESOLVED: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. L J a , MMC City Clerk June 11, 2024 46 ADJOURNMENT ITEM#75820 Mayor Robert M. Dyer DECLARED the City Council SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION ADJOURNED at 6:53 P.M. Terri H. Chelius Chief Deputy City Clerk I f/ rnesj Robert M. Dyer VaXda Bd City Clerk,MAIV Mayor City of Virginia Beach Virginia June 11, 2024