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Home My WebLink AboutMARCH 25, 2025 FORMAL SESSION MINUTES v .V5 VIRGINL4 BEACH CITY COUNCIL Virginia Beach, Virginia MARCH 25, 2025 Mayor Robert M. Dyer called to order the CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION in the City Council Conference Room, Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 2:30 P.M. Council Members Present: Michael F. Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings, Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, Jennifer Rouse and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Absent: Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman-Ill S Cityof Virginia Beach Or DUR NATSo Joashua"Joash" F. Schulman VirginiaBeach.gov District 9 MUNICIPAL CENTER,BUILDING 1 2401 COURTHOUSE DRIVE VIRGINIA BEACH,VA 23456-9000 CELL:(757)840-1291 JSCHULMANOVBGOV.COM March 25,2025 HONORABLE MAYOR MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL Dear Colleagues, I will be unable to attend the City Council meeting today, March 25, 2025, as I am not feeling well. Sincerely, Joashua "Joash"F. Schulman Cc: City Clerk City Attorney City Manager FOIA Officer 2 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS PROPOSED FY 2025-26 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN(Budget) ITEM#76821 2:31 P.M. Mayor Dyer welcomed Kevin Chatellier, Director — Budget and Management Services. Mr. Chatellier expressed his appreciation to City Council for their continued support and distributed copies of today's presentation, attached hereto and made apart of the record. Mayor Dyer expressed his appreciation to Mr. Chatellier for the presentation. Mayor Dyer recessed for a short break from 4:19 P.M.-4:27 P.M. March 25, 2025 PROPOSED FY 202 5-26 OPE N Bt) CIP . City of Virginia Beach Kevin Chatellier Director of Budget and Management Services March 25 , 2025 Agrenda .yam • Council Direction Recap low • Operating Budget • Capital Improvement Program • School Budget Summary • Revenues • Next Steps ° • Questions & Discussion 2 Operating Budget Priorities: • 30 additional Firefighter Recruits • Annualization of Parks after Dark at all three ` d locations Report out of information: .. • EMS Sustainability Plan • Tax and Fee Diversification x,. • ITA Feasibility Study { • Market Salary Survey • Town Center SSD ° City Council Retreat- CIP Focused Guidance and Direction: s. • Be mindful of debt capacity o Fulfill promises while being mindful of current needs "Mµ • Review dedications with healthy balances for possible redirection • Consider right sizing project scopes and/or delaying projects to set realistic expectations -= - • Prioritize public safety, transportation, and quality of life ic,-.� to maximize benefits to residents - w _ - - • Explore new revenue sources while being mindful of the . _ real estate tax rate -r x ' i��.�Y� '%c '2..+arWC nvy_,=•. 4d C 5 � ;p+ Q • Maintain promises, meet current demands, and susta i na bly plan for the future. • Maintain lowest real estate tax rate in Principals of the region Budget • Provide for the workforce Development • To accomplish these goals: • Redirect and reprioritize • Make targeted reductions • Increase and diversify revenue FY 2025 - 26 Operating Budget Operating Budget Summary City Capital Projects Public Safety Planning/Public Works/Public 4.3% 13.6% Utilities Convention&Visitors, 13.3% -Economic Development 2.0% Parks&Recreation,Libraries, _— Aquarium,&Cultural Affairs ----.__City General Fund and Flood 0 �2 Protection Debt Service 4.5/ r t 2.5% Human Services/ y_� " Health/Housing 7.6% Financial/General Government 8.2% Total Budget: $2,785,436,215 Total City FTEs: 7,738.82 Total VBCPS FTEs: 10,669.21 7 Budget Co • e • for Inflation $2,900 $2,785 $2,700 $2,500 $2,300 $2,086 $2,110 N $2,100 a . $1,900 � � $1,977 $2,059 $1,700 $1,970 $1,500 $1,300 Fiscal Year 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 —Budget --Inflation Adjusted (Constant Dollars) s Rate Reduction Impacts Fiscal Year • . . Parks and Outdoor Flood General ec Initiative Protection Fund 2020-21 101.75 3.48 0.90 0.47 - 2.50 94.40 - 2021-22 99.00 3.48 0.90 0.47 - 2.50 91.65 (2.75) 2022-23 99.00 3.48 0.90 0.47 4.10 2.50 87.55 (4.10) 2023-24 99.00 3.48 0.90 0.47 4.10 2.50 87.55 - 2024-25 97.00 3.48 0.90 0.47 4.10 2.50 85.55 (2.00) Grand Total (4.75) - - - 4.10 - (8.85) (8.85) Budget Co • e • for Inflation - . • General Fund Operating Budget $1,700 $1,600 $1,558 $1,500 $1,400 ° $1,300 $1,192 $1184 $1,181 � $1,200 $1,134 $1,157 $1,152 $1,086 $1,104 $1,100 $1,000 $1,139 $1,145 $1,122 $900 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Fiscal Year Budget Inflation Adjusted (Constant Dollars) X Indicates Tax Rate Reductions cumulative 8.85C 10 _. Operating Bu • ge y w • Tax Relief Programs • FY 2025 Reconciliation Priorities ire' • Public Safety and City Security • Keeping the Lights On Av , • Workforce Investment n �; 11 Tax • Veterans Tax Relief b • Mandated by the Commonwealth • $36 million equal to 4.4C of Real Estate Tax Rate • Increase of $8.4 million • Elderly and Disabled Tax Relief • Local option • $15.6 million equal to 1.9C of Real Estate Tax Rate ` • Updated income thresholds per policy • Example, Tax Freeze now $108,075 • Combined $52 million or 6.3C of Real Estate Tax rate a Reconciliation Directi • • Initiatives Operating Budget: • 30 Fire Fighters- $2.6 million • Parks after Dark- $0.6 million ..MfMMrIlYStlIdCe4.: Report out of information: • Tax and Fee Diversification " ITA Feasibility - -= Market Salary Survey - -� = • Town Center SSD Tax Rate - EMS Sustainabili y Options 13 ffA. Public Safety & Security Traditional Public Safety: • Enhanced medical screenings • Fire — Firefighters, Incident Command System, etc. • Police — Tech Manager, Speed Camera Enforcement, etc. • EMS — Compassionate Billing- $14 million • Special Revenue Fund • 33.5 FTEs • Equipment replacement plan • Agreement continuing partnership with volunteer rescue squads Workforce and Public Places: • Security Contracts • Cameras — Aquarium and Parks 14 the Keeping Lights 4. . . • City Garage • Parts, Contracts, etc. • Mechanic Staffing (4 FTEs) �w • Vehicle Replacement • Custodial Staff (6 FTEs) ` ' • Construction Inspector Staff (2 FTEs) A,ov • Concrete Maintenance Crew Staff 7 FTEs • IT Service Continuity Contracts Microsoft, Adobe, Accela, etc. d Ys 15 IIIWn ...... Health Insurance- Budget Driver $45,000,000 20.00% $40,000,000 17.50% $35,000,000 ' 15.00% $30 000 000 City Employer contribution 12.50% $25,000,000 increase 3% 10.00% $20,000,000 No proposed increase for 7.50% $15,000,000 employee contribution next year 5.00% $10,000,000 $5,000,000 2.50% , 0.00% 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Proj 2025 Proj 2026 School Employer Contributions/.//.City Employer Contributions City Health Fund Balance VBCPS Health Fund Balance 16 Workforce • Market Salary Survey was presented in January2025 • Option 1: 95% of Market • 48% of workforce • Estimated Cost - $32 million • Option 2: 105% of Market • 76% of workforce • Estimated Cost: $70.8 million • FY 2025-26 Proposed Budget includes: 34 M • Market Salary increase for sworn public safety and lowest classifications on the Compensation Plan • Step increase for sworn public safety and 3% general t increase for remainder of workforce 4 _ a 17 Workforce Paid Time Off- January 2026 • Adopt the Commonwealth of Virginia's holiday calendar: 14.5 Days • Elimination of 3 Flexible Leave Days • Reduce confusion on City, Constitutional Offices Opening, Court acknowledged Holidays • Proposed change for City Workforce to move from current combined Paid Time Off (PTO) leave accrual, offered to new hires, to leave accrual system currently offered to new hired positions classified as "hazardous duty" and staff employed prior to 2014. Years of Service Current PTO Proposed Annual Proposed Sick 12 hr/ month 8 hr/ month 8 hr/ month . ■ 14 hr/ month 10 hr/ month 8 hr/ month 16 hr/ month 12 hr/ month 8 hr/ month • i 18 hr/ month 14 hr/ month 8 hr/ month 20 or - 18 hr/ month 16 hr/ month 8 hr/ month Sustainably Supporting Operating Budget Needs _t. Various Fee Adjustments � t , EMS Compassionate Billing • Planning Department — Short Term Rental Staff • Parks and Recreation • Water and Sewer Rate — Year 3 of 5 Plan • Stormwater ERU — 8.9C ' y • Previously frozen until FY 2028-29 { • Due to inflation, without some adjustment reductions would � k = need to occur t r - "- 19 eft Budget Co • e • for Inflation - • Stormwater Operating Budget $60,000,000 $57,500,383 $55,000,000 $50,000,000 $46,292,161 L $45,000,000 $40,000,000 $43,865,018 $43,558,674 $35,000,000 $30,000,000 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Fiscal Year -a- Budget Inflation Adjusted (Constant Dollars) 20 Overall Net City FTE Growth 95 . 14 Added through Bill Payer: • EMS — 33.5 FTEs • Public Works — 18 FTEs (VDOT, Parking, Stormwater, etc.) • Planning — Short Term Rental 3 FTEs • Housing — 2 FTEs • Public Utilities — 3 FTEs • Police Camera Enforcement & Stop Arm — 6.4 FTEs • Commissioner of Revenue — 1 FTE • Convention and Visitor's Bureau — 0.86 FTE General Fund adds: • Fire — 30 Firefighter Recruits • Public Works 10 FTEs (Custodians, Fire Mechanics, etc.) • Police 2 FTEs (Tech Manager, FOIA Staff) • Human Services 1 (Juvenile Detention Counselor) • Reductions of (14.86) elsewhere offset staff recommended adds 21 _.. FY 2025 - 26 to FY 2030 - 31 Capital Improvement Program Information and Pre- Brief for Retreat • Total General Government CIP gap based on revised estimated reported as $1.3 billion • Inflation specific to CIP related goods and mate rials(Producer Price Index PPI) has increased nearly 200% since 2018 • Construction bids offered by market are routinely higher than budgeted allocations based on pre-pandemic CIP programming • Example — Shore Drive III, Elbow Road II B&C, Winston Salem Avenue, etc. • Debt Metrics cannot support fully debt financing the gap 23 .. January 2025 Retreat Guidance Guidance and Direction: ti. • Be mindful of debt capacity • Fulfill promises while being mindful of current needs . " Review dedications with healthy balances for possible redirection • Consider right sizing project scopes and/or delaying 1 projects to set realistic expectations • Prioritize public safety, transportation, and quality of life R.. to maximize benefits to residents `. - a ►' • Explore new revenue sources while being mindful of the �- p { real estate tax rate 24 U - Debt Debt Service to General Government Expenditures 12.0% 10.0% 10% 7.9% 8.0% 8.0% 5.8% 6.3%6.8% 7.3% 6.0% 4.0% 2.0% 0.0% FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 MProjection —Limit 25 Review Dedications & Fulfill Promises • Dedication capacity large part of discussion in last year's budget process • The following dedications have been routinely referenced as having the most flexibility for a partial redirect without hurting original program intent: • Open Space — Established in 2001 to purchase land for preservation of natural areas, tree canopy, and development for parks and recreational activities • Town Center TIF — Established in 1999 to finance and support infrastructure development of Town Center • Agriculture Reserve Program — Established in 1995 to purchase development rights of property to preserve around 20,000 acres of farmland • Proposed Operating Budget includes partial redirection from the capacity of these dedications totaling $11.8 M to support the CIP 26 Open Space Category Revenue 3.15 3.24 3.34 3.44 3.54 3.65 3.76 Expenditures (Existing) 1.78 1.59 1.71 1.40 1.42 0.93 0.95 Expenditures (New) 0.65 0.65 0.65 0.65 0.65 0.65 0.65 Difference 0.72 1.00 0.98 1.38 1.47 2.06 2.16 CIP Funds Available 6.00 - - - - - - Cumulative Fund Balance $19.03 $21.32 $22.96 $24.99 $27.11 $29.83 $32.63 Retention of 0.17% of Meal Tax Dedication still allows: • Keeps staff and operations at 100% • Meets existing/future debt obligations • Projected revenue exceeds expenditure each year returning to $2 million by FY 30-31 • Maintains starting fund balance of $19 million (Including CIP Project Balance) • Maintains capacity for future options 27 Town Center TI F Revenue 10.87 11.25 11.58 11.93 12.29 12.66 13.04 Expenditures (Existing) 4.40 4.35 4.15 2.37 2.28 2.24 2.20 Expenditures (New) 5.50 4.65 4.78 4.92 5.06 5.21 5.36 Difference 0.97 2.25 2.65 4.64 4.95 5.21 5.48 Cumulative Fund Balance $19.58 $21.83 $24.48 $29.11 $34.06 $39.27 $44.74 Retention of 60% of TIF Dedication still allows: • Meets existing debt obligations • Projected average of $3.7 million revenue exceeded expenditure each year • Maintains capacity for future development within 6-year CIP • Maintains starting fund balance of $20 million 28 ram ( ARP ) Agriculture • Revenue 7.80 8.98 7.50 6.71 6.59 6.25 8.02 Expenditures (Existing) 5.85 7.17 5.39 4.37 4.08 3.05 4.63 Expenditures (New) 2.10 2.36 2.62 2.88 3.16 3.44 3.73 Difference (0.16) (0.54) (0.51) (0.54) (0.64) (0.24) (0.35) Cumulative Fund Balance $23.41 $22.87 $22.36 $21.82 $21.18 $20.94 $20.59 Retention of 0.6C Real Estate Dedication allows • Keeps staff and operations at 100% • Meets existing debt obligations • Maintains capacity for annual enrollment estimate of 300 acres • Maintains $990,000 per year support of stormwater ditch maintenance • Maintains starting fund balance of $23 million 29 How did capacity occur? • Dedication growth over time: Open Space 3,985,256 4,756,226 2,424,755 5,591,945 7,781,454 3,146,556 ARP 4,824,373 4,474,353 2,869,337 5,146,034 7,085,160 4,951,492 Town Center TIF 5,729,830 5,367,921 6,377,444 8,033,042 10,478,916 6,518,679 • Growth in revenue combined with the retirement of debt (existing obligation) • Redirect creates $11.8 million in annual capacity for potential use in leveraging as a means of financing tool for the CIP 30 Right sizing projects scopes, delaying, or deleting : Deleted four projects that were partially funded: • Ferrell Parkway • Princess Anne VII-A • Indian River/Princess Anne Intersection Improvements • Centerville Turnpike Phase III Delayed/Exploration of Rescope partially funded projects: • Elbow Road Extended Phase II-D • Rosemont Road Phase V • Indian River Road VII-A & VII-B • Burton Station Road Improvements III • Local capacity closes gap on Cleveland Street Improvements IV and Independence Blvd/Pleasure House Road Intersection with residual preserved 31 - FY 2026-28 FY 2030 FY 2031 • Minimize increase of Full issuance ' Retirement of debt 6-Year CIP Planning with total picture in mind programmed bonds to address gap of bond ' annually reducing identified referendum ' stress on debt metrics • Utilize more pay-go and fund Debt metrics ' Capacity for future FY balance to address needs at highest projects point ' 1 ' I 0 Redirect from existing programmed project 0 Reduce scope, delay, delete FY 2026 FY 20272028 FY 20292030 FY 2031 FY 2026-28 Only bond program increase: FY 2030 FY 2031 • Pembroke Garage (agreement), $25M (bill payer) , Full issuance ' Retirement of • Convention Center Maintenance, $31M (bill payer) , of bond ' debt annually Pay-go and fund balance toward projects considered as "Keeping Lights On" , referendum ' reducing stress • Central Plant Loop (restored), $5.9M Fire Station Alerting, $1.7M on debt metrics • Debt metrics ' • Rudee Weir (restored), $2M Personal Property/Real Estate Billing, $9.9M at highest Capacity for • Fire Apparatus IV-additional, $7M Sports Center Maintenance, $7.3M • V in Ma hin Re lacement 2.9M , point future projects 6-Year CIP : General Government, FY26-31 of g c e p , $ US Army Corps Study (resiliency), $2M FY 2027-29 Redirection from existing programmed projects: Deleted: Ferrel Parkway, PA VII-A, Indian River/PA intersection,Centerville III D• ..Burton Station Redirect to projects: IndependenceCleveland St.,FY • • • 029 FY 2030 FY 2031 6-Year CIP : Major Projects Sustainably • nning for Future FY 2026-28 FY 2030 FY 2031 FY Pay-go and fund balance to close gaps and Full issuance I Debt capacity becomes design projects: of bond ' available for full funding • LETA, $8.7M Design referendum with dedicated bill payer: I LETA, $83M • Indian River Road Safety, $9.2M Design Debt metrics I • VB Trail, $16M (fully funded) at highest Indian River, $130M • Courthouse Modernization, $15M Design point I Courthouse, $170M ' Ca acit for ossible p Y P Ifuture projects: Coastal ' Resiliency, Aquarium (Existing), VB Trail Ph. II & IIII, Roadway Projects, 911 Backup Call Center, etc. 2026 FY 2027 • • • • FY 2031 *,. Major Projects • - Proposed Revenue Sources: • Real Estate (ARP) $0.3C per $100 assessed • Rea I Estate (TI F) 40% • Meals Tax (Open Space) 0.27% I ,.II M�IIlsirlNMww tw ..w: .�t'a. '' I � � • Meals Tax Increase 0.5% F _ • Total annual revenue $21 million to be leveraged as _ a sustainable on-going bill payer to support priority _ projects determined by City Council : Public Safety - - = -=- - • Transportation Quality of Life projects ,. 35 6-Year Coastal CIP : Sustainability and Tax Diversification FY 2026-2031 FY Pay-go and fund balance only source for use: Adopted FY 2025-2030 Coastal CIP- 6-year annual average of General Fund Cash is $7.6 million. Dependent on availability of Fund Balance Proposed FY 2026-31 Coastal CIP- 6-year is balanced using a personal property pleasure craft tax dedication. Proposed increase is from $0.000001 per $100 assessed value to $1.50 per $100 assessed value on pleasure craft vessels larger than 18 ft. (estimated $4.3 million annually) Tax rate is in line with the tax applied to commercial vessels and more aligned with the larger vessels requiring the frequent dredging to navigate the waterways 2026 FY 2027 • • 2030 FY 2031 CIP SUMMARY- • -year total $ 5 . 6 Billion PROGRAMMED FUNDING .Buildings&Assets Schools 10% 15% Coastal Projects 3% Economic and Tourism Development 9% Stormwater& Flood Protection Information Technology 23% 5/o Parks and Recreation 7% Water&Sewer Utility Roadways 10% 18% 37 Virginia Beach City Public Schools Proposed Budget inclu • ' • ' • ' • Estimate • Needs ( SEON ) • Proposed Budget: • 3% compensation • $8 million increase toward health insurance fund • Utilization of attrition savings for first time ($11.8 Million) • Personnel (44.96 FTE increase): • 15 Security Positions for Elementary Schools • 19.8 English as Second Language Assistants • Reduction of 32.5 Custodian Positions (Vacant) • CIP: • Revised CIP after City/School Joint Modernization committee meeting • Reduction in requested programming of $100+ million in additional bonds • Keeps programmed CIP at levels approved in Adopted FY 2024-25 CIP Fin City Manager's Proposed Changes to SEON • Additional $2.9 million in Revenue Sharing Formula • Placed in a reserve within the School General Fund with recommendation to send to CIP or potentially reduce PFRBs • Additional $10.8 million in State Funding • State funding increased from Governor's Proposed Budget • To support existing instructional support staff • Placed in a reserve within the School General Fund with recommendation to send to CIP or potentially reduce PFRBs • Since Proposed Budget went to print, discussions by Schools seem to indicate operational needs are higher priority 1� •g Pr��t'S v ;s r � .. y m. vs � :e'er,�• -1 �r .�'raH y:' ws. �„n �4�� rw, a :A- f ,w.,, 1,1 F i.r.° o�i kY,:i .„c° '^� 'tS u; r Revenue Highlights Programuser Fee Adjustments Parks and Recreation Fees (various) Varied Varied Short Term Rental Fee $200 $500 EMS Compassionate Billing - Varied by type Special Event Permit Fees $75/$250 $150/$500 Water & Sewer Year 3 of 5 Varied Varied Stormwater ERU 49.3 cents daily 58.2 cents daily Umm -Proposed Meal Tax 5.5% 6.0% Personal Property Pleasure Boat > 18 feet - $1.50 per $100 of assessed value Real Estate 97 cents 97 cents 42 Comparison of Rates Virginia . . Tax/Fee Beach Chesapeake . Hampton News Real Estate(per$100/A.V.) $0.97 $1 .03 $1.23 $1.25 $1.07 $1.15 $1 .18 Personal Property(Vehicles& Business) $4.00 $4.08 $4.33 $5.00 $4.25 $4.50 $4.50 Personal Property(Machinery&Tools) - $0.64 $1.70 $1 .50 $0.63 $1.23 $1.25 -*Personal Property(Boats) $1.50 $0.09 Boat $0.50 $1 .50 -*Boat $1 .00 License License Automobile License Registration $30.00 $26.00 $31.00 $32.00 $26.00 $35.00 $26.00 Cigarette(per pack) $0.75 $0.65 $0.95 $0.95 $0.75 $0.85 $0.85 Solid Waste Fee (monthly) $30.55 - $28.51 $29.16 $25.25 $38.05 $31.63 Meals 6.0% 6.0% 6.5% 7.5% 6.5% 7.5% 7.5% Stormwater(daily fee) 0.582 0.373 0.488 0.304 0.247 0.389 0.403 Admissions 10.0% 10.0% 10.0% 10.0% 10.0% 10.0% 10.0% Hotel 8.0% 8.0% 8.0% 8.0% 8.0% 8.0% 8.0% Hotel Flat Tax $2.00 $1.00 $3.00 $3.00 $1.00 $2.00 $1.00 • VB boat tax proposed to be for boats in excess of 18 feet. 43 V Next Steps Date Event April 1 Council Workshop — Budget and CIP Presentations April 8 Council Workshop — Budget and CIP Presentations April 10 Council Workshop— Budget and CIP Presentations April 15 Council Workshop— Budget and CIP Presentations April 16 Public Hearing at Virginia Beach Convention Center April 22 Council Workshop— Budget and CIP Presentations Public Hearing April 29 Council Workshop— Budget Presentations & Discussions May 6 Reconciliation Workshop May 13 City Council Votes on Budget 44 Thank You Questions & Discussion C►TY OF VIRGINIA BEACH 45 3 CITY COUNCILS BRIEFINGS A TLANTIC A VENUE PROJECT OPTIONS ITEM#76822 4:27 P.M. Mayor Dyer welcomed Emily Archer, Deputy Director—Economic Development. Ms. Archer expressed her appreciation to City Council for their continued support and distributed copies of today's presentation, attached hereto and made apart of the record. Mayor Dyer expressed his appreciation to Ms.Archer for the presentation. March 25, 2025 Atiantelc venue Improvement teions Emily Archer, Economic Development Deputy Director City Council Briefing March 25, 2025 Purpose • Provide a brief recap of Atlantic r Avenue Improvement Project Background and Status _ • Review additional stakeholder _ feedback received • Review reduced cost ' r � Y 1 improvement options : ' r - isillunion • Seek direction on the future of the project Atlantic Avenue Background and Status • The current Atlantic Avenue streetscape is showing its age- requests for improvement began in 2017 • Main priority of the 2020 RASAP and improvement concepts were adopted in 2023 Atlantic Avenue Circa 1932 as part of the RAMP • Design-Build project began in spring 2024 and achieved 30% design late 2024 4 J% DRUGS • Construction estimates exceed the funding On January 21 2025 Council programmed. Y requested options for what could be done within budget and to seek further stakeholder "• feedback Atlantic Avenue Circa 1979 Atlantic Avenue Additional Input • Jan. 30, 2025 — Public Open House: 75 in attendance and Which area most needs improvement? surveyed. 75% of respondents felt Atlantic Avenue was an important project Northern(25th to 40th) • Feb. 4 & 2712025 - Resort Advisory Commission Central (17th to 25th) Subcommittees: No clear consensus, committees to further discuss in April Southern (5th to 17th) _ • March 3, 2025 - Hotel Association: improvements 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% envisioned in the RAMP plan should remain unchanged Should separate Trolley Lanes remain? • March 3, 2025 - Atlantic Avenue Association: the sidewalks 70% not be widened, the curbline be left where it currently 60% exists so%, on-street metered parking be implemented 40% 30% • March 10, 2025 - the Active Transportation Advisory 20% Committee recommended the improvements envisioned 10% 0% _ in the RAMP plan be implemented for the western half of No Yes Maybe the Avenue only a a a _. Existing Conditions — North Beach f s� 1� Jan 5,2024 at tlantic Ave, Unite } A op w t? M n e Existing Conditions — South Beach 00 Af 00 W� � S 1. u i f Ol h Al � 1 A. Full RAMP Central Beach, minimal repaving North and South • $48. 1 Mil (full programmed funding) AM N O f!7 .f S N ti N .+ 3 Roadway & sidewalk repaving, minimal Full rehabilitation as Roadway repaving & lighting fixture landscape & lighting fixture upgrades envisioned in RAMP upgrades (no sidewalk replacement) A. Full RAMP Central Beach Representative f' ' ��k i■ t , r VAR.WIDTH 8'MIN.PED. � VAR.WIDTH Milo ■�w w■ _1 !� 80'R/W WIDTH i B . Medium Upgrades 5 tn_25 1n Existing Curb Remains • $35 Mil, $9.7Mil surplus Roadway & sidewalk repaving, minimal Roadway & sidewalk Roadway repaving & lighting fixture landscape & lighting fixture upgrades repaving, medium upgrades (no sidewalk replacement) landscape upgrades B. Medium Sidewalk Upgrades, Existing Curb Remains to 25th Street Representative - • � r ems,•r- � ,. d r t t s; iYAR.WIDTH ( MIN.8',MAX.14' MAX.6' 2.5' � 5' ti' 11' iHRU LANE 11' iHRU LANE b' S' 2.5' EX.WIDTH EX.WIDTH i ■ FRONTAGE PED.CLEAR WALK AMENITY C&G BIKE LANE I BUFFER I SOUTHBOUNO I NORTHBOUND I BUFFER BIKE LANE C&G -APX.5' -APX.6' �■ ZONE AMENITY CLEAR ��i �� ZONE SIDE �� W' PEDESTRIAN ZONE ROADWAY ZONE PEDESTRIAN ZO 'W ■ TYP.20'-WIDTH VAR. TYP.49'-WIDTH VAR. TYP.11'- NIIDTH VAR � TYP. 80'R/W -WIDTH VARIES � C. Minimal Upgrades 5 tn_25tn Existing Curb Remains • $26.3 Mil, $18.4 Mil surplus LA S Roadway & sidewalk repaving, lighting Roadway & sidewalk Roadway repaving & lighting fixture upgrades repaving, medium upgrades (no sidewalk replacement) landscape upgrades T y . i VAR.WIDTH MIN.B',MAX.15' I EX.WIDTH 2.5' 5' 6' 11'THRU LANE � 11'THRU LANE G' �' 2.5` EX.WIDTH EX.WIDTH i FRONTAGE PED.CLEAR WALK -APX.5' CRG I BIKE LANE I BUFFER I SOUTHBOUND NORTHBOUND BUFFER BIKE LANE C&G -APX.S' -APX.6' 3■ AMENITY AMENITY CLEAR �3 ZONE ZONE SIDEWALK �� W' PEDESTRIAN ZONE ROADWAY ZONE PEDESTRIAN ZONE I W � TYP.20'-WIDTH VAR, TYP.49'-WIDTH VAR. TYP.11'-WIDTH YAR. � �~ TYP. 80'R/W -WIDTH VARIES �� A. Atlantic Avenue �{= Options Summary • • • Description • ' Surplus B. A. Full RAMP Central Beach, $48,100,000 - minimal repaving North & Q South B. Medium Upgrades 5th- $35,000,000 $9,750,000 25th, roadway repaving only north of 251h, Existing - -~-\ Curb Remains -C. C. Minimal Upgrades 5th- $26,361,000 $18,389,000 25th, roadway repaving only north of 25th, Existing Curb Remains ,r ti 14 �2 Next Steps for Consideration 1. Proceed with one of the options A. $48.1 Mil, Full RAMP Central Beach, minimal repaving North & South r B. $35 Mil Medium Upgrades 5th-25th w. C. $26.3 Mil, Minimal Upgrades 5th-25th : y 2. Pause further action until the conclusion of the budget adoption process « 3. Other as directed `_ 4 CITY MANA GER'S BRIEFING PENDING PLANNING ITEMS ITEM#76823 4:45 P.M. Mayor Dyer welcomed Kaitlen Alcock, Planning Administrator. Ms.Alcock expressed her appreciation to City Council for their continued support and distributed copies of today's presentation, attached hereto and made apart of the record. Mayor Dyer expressed his appreciation to Ms. Alcock for the presentation. March 25, 2025 • r .y t r , i f PLANNING ITEMS APRIL 15T" CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 25, 2025 CITY OF VIRGINIA -�••r.,,.� BEACH , SUMMARY - Ap ril 15th 9 Planning Items Scheduled for City Council's Consideration ITEM 1: Joel W. & Whitney C. Johnson Ascent Building,LLC • Subdivision Variance (Section 4.4(b) of the SubdivisionCraig&April Dean(404) Craig&April Dean(2003r Patrick A.Bowers Regulations) • Recommended for Approval by Planning Commission & Staff ITEM 2: Boulevard Holdings, LLC • Alternative Compliance • Recommended for Approval by Planning Commission & Staff ITEM 3: Patrick A. Bowers • Conditional Use Permit (Short Term Rental) • Recommended for Denial by Planning Commission & Approval by Staff Joel W Whitney C.Johnson ITEM 4: Craig & April Dean • Conditional Use Permit (Short Term Rental) • Recommended for Approval by Planning Commission & Staff 2 VB SUMMARY - April 151h 9 Planning Items Scheduled for City Council's Consideration ITEMS 5, 6, & 7: Craig & April Dean Ascent Building,LLC • Conditional Use Permit (Short Term Rental) Craig&April Dean(404) • Recommended for Approval by Planning Commission & Staff ITEMS 8 & 9: City of Virginia Beach • Code Amendments • Recommended for Approval by Planning Commission & Staff Joel W&Whitney C.Johnson ITEM I - JOEL W. & WHITNEY C. JOHNSON City Council: District 2 (Henley) Location: Parcel directly south of 2000 & 1992 Gum Bridge Road SUBDIVISION VARIANCE (Section 4.4(b) of the Subdivision Regulations) Staff Recommends Approval Planning Commission voted 11 to 0 to recommend Approval ITEM 1 - JOEL W. & WHITNEY C. JOHNSON • Lot 11 created by Partition Plat in 1971 without Planning Department review or approval • Not a valid subdivision without Planning Department approval • When created, property was zoned A-R, Agricultural Restricted • Parcel met zoning requirements at that time • To legalize parcel, new plat must be recorded, and lot must meet dimensional requirements of the current AG-1 & AG-2 zoning JOEL W. &WHITNEY C. JOHNSON 15 VS ITEM I JOEL W. & WHITNEY C. JOHNSON • Proposed parcel has an approximate I ow_I LEGM lot size of 3.8 acres and lot width of om 138 feet • Minimum 1-acre lot size and 150-foot lot width required in AG-1 & AG-2 10 • Subdivision Variance for lot width granted for Lots 1-5 in 2019 and Lot 10 in 2025 • Condition added for future residence to comply with Comprehensive I X J.T.TATEW ESTATE.ET AL Plan's Rural Area Design Guidelines • No known opposition JOEL W. &WHITNEY C. JOHNSON 1 6 VB ITEM 2 BOULEVARD BeachCity Council: District 5 (Wilson) N Location: 409 Virginia 2�N�SS HALF ST > II 1 ,- OR - ao tSTH 5T �1ABEAGH BLVO ERG 4�H ST r t4TH ST _ \ m 16THST 15TH ST D � - F .—/N� .. 1tT ST A'12 a2r4; y ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE (TemporaryCommercial Parking PlanningStaff Recommends Approval Commission voted 10 to 0 with I Abstentionto recommend Approval ITEM 2 - BOULEVARD HOLDINGS, LLC • Request to construct and operate a Temporary Commercial Parking Lot • Property is zoned OR and lies within the ViBe Creative District • Temporary Commercial Parking Lots are not permitted south of Virginia A � Beach Blvd/171h Street BOULEVARD HOLDINGS, LLC 18 VB ITEM 2 BOULEVARD HOLDINGS, aw m s ar.o�u.[sa LDG 0.43' Proposed gravel parking INSIDER 6'SO�L/D .%.w V/NYL FENCE • t with 11 •"' � .•• i CATEGORY/V BUFFER � r+.m woa�oors.w>i spaces ,I r 15-foot Category IV landscape buffer INSIDE R cawarR �i r-sraar e�oac • 6-foot a+o rnn+[ UTSIDE R proposed adjacent to the residential rOkMit�a I s.m b.rn.» 1 PROPOSED �. �. GRAVEL PARK/NG district to the south 1R 1YA0' I."...r j AL/TOMATED GATE Recommended condition to limit va-'Sr�'aw � g WH/TE V/NYL approval to 5-years i PiCKETFENCE c+oreourc rwn. .. _ IRR I.IG.7fb h/1M " . to aox .wcs nw.cr� •. SCO. rwoo[rry cfara MI� BOULEVARD HOLDINGS, 9 VB ITEM 2 BOULEVARD — Condition 3 or.roan eol.or � Q 1 INSIDER , 'r0'O°`mrar�c sw a oaa 1.1401 1 B'SQC/D «....tiv V/NYL FENCE M rp•I � • 1 '� l e � i CATEGORY/V BUFFER modified Planning , P.tor•�raa[ba.s.../ If 1 rw. rorc.•. , � 1 42" CLF 0.36' 1 INSIDE Q vi �I Is,s • • allow placement of e bike mrarn ,� _ _I �-s�plr BlOfx UTSIDE Rrackon or at an ww.eu IhSt vm(arw.r, 1 agreed 1O1fd1 'a'"` PROPOSED location along as i ar - ar GRAVEL PARK/NG upon by applicant • • staff 1 AUTOMATED GA TE rz WH/TE V/NYL No known opposition $ 1 P/CKET FENCE vs SIDE R YYl•AMKY wr1II . K• I. iC. ICb .irv" � . .res cn~rxl _-- - .ro.a+r aow[r :• �'� • • Council:ITEM 3 - PATRICK A. BOWERS City • • • 903 Pacific Avenue, Unit A A ,4jH� CONDITIONAL USE m 1 1Tt 4�tN sT j OR �- PINEWOOD DR Cl n OR G � - NORPOIKAVE - m� m d�R ST S 9TH ST . ST p gTHs� - �` a AL�EV � "g.M gT TSH"st'� NORFOLK N .__Cp OLINP PVE y ALLEY OR G 1 m HIGH POINT AVE m gTH gT tr 1 M PVE"Y 1�• �. i PERMIT (SHORT Staff Recommends Approval ITEM 3 - PATRICK A. BOWERS Request for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a Short Term Rental 2-bedroom unit within the Pacific Place '. eeo o• � ��•• Condominiums �.;. AV • !:+ 27 previously approved Conditional Use �N'�� 4�1► Permits for Short Term Rentals within Pacific Place AShort Term Rentals �pN �:�� .e - ►fin • .e PATRICK A. BOWERS 12 VB ITEM 3 — PATRICK A. BOWERS a _ 1 parking space required and provided 2 previous Notices of Violation issued for operation without CUP; advertisement 1 �fi active "ORFOL • 1 letter of opposition noting concerns p about prior STR operation without a CUP PATRICK A. BOWERS 13 VB Council:ITEM 4 - CRAIG & APRIL DEAN City . ' - Location: 414 211t Street, Unit C logo CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (SH 2�1H`{PlF �,,4j4TH ¢. v P � 2A1H ST 1 � Y 23Rp 51 21ST SZ ;{ --�. 23Rp HP�FS m 4 i a�RO 51 22Hp HPLF 51 '� O_ a m �yOTHH �R C� m 18TH 51 1T1H F1A�F S1 - NR�Hjp OEACH 6��p �.1 �,/ 1 O . Staff Recommends A• • • Planning Commission voted 11 to 0 to recommend Approval ITEM 4 - CRAIG & APRIL DEAN Request for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a 3-bedroom Short Term f Rental ,R Al! Short Term Rental proposed for the single-family dwelling on the site • 2 unit apartment on site is not a subject of this application CRAIG &APRIL DEAN 15 V8 ea StA.t•frs^CffAA¢ran•x Ales'a•-u rraf ao.•.nvr agar a•I•u r•aw.Frs>•As+rctofs A.r...Arrct s•o Ayterr.x f •iefa xa5 nM(n'•a<rtat ro fut r flMp tPt Y•b WaAD t•S Aaw d arC 0•AD A'M«DD]wfiMa¢RAT rri eq•V Oi.O v.va.AaT. fov.pA.F r.•D. vsv.urtn rv�u••f.ims RDDD ica+sAiw'o+vow ARa a w*Cua.rrtm as r1 a+.oa•t...<�¢rna va RDY.'Ml�a1 uT 1••.S rp Yt�tSry,MF gt•Al Kr..2 S V•W••Zlpllrrq M RGeAlrIU1'S lDS RDR MI•R P�!•�>Rn:� f.C•M.R N`4n•I}utp•b 1;CfgR1^A•.DOD!Yl fO M Apapt.,M'•C'M l0C•.C9w.Ah f:ESL TCl fLpD L'•'r-'l.[Arv.'O f!.�P!••RDOD rA.v.•3 n.R WS a;DOtl nD'V..t.af aS�Ob^�t a�l'qt It ACC�DV'tDODw:'T Iu�.Q l '••S S�IfI.•DSS Mr•DORSS Y 041tIfG[T r>I(ofll>2 Y f[R�'OL f MVK\•l•/SNOf.QKFII(S fr Nn nt!.LbJr S�M1V4+9' nMD)Uf•D of LAMA O"V 11.f1<•A�utnOa 4r^a✓.IT S VA^T..Pf•S'•'[v,/.n[CJO T.It f•SrOt]DYM iT[ntll3/1)MaY aT KRfeDISJ r�Y M�'•FMfl T.%:26^:J)SY'^.;%ACt.F.ti FS at ilCtiS?Sf•�^[S VOM Mf pAffYD r O.>LII.eS'R' 2ur smEcr(ea'R/HJ ' �srwa J r��t (FA:A LLr(AN,WLr Ak7H/C/ !,hr (A6.S rG'lOJ/ N76OB'SS�E F ITEM 4 CRAIG APRIL DEAN EdT �, .'_.f,. � - 51 ,caca'm w[JJcxA• j df parking • . ' • ' required for the STR-2 provided on site, 1 leased from adjacent • commercial parking • CRAIO DEAN LC B (UIST.N0.20070W20001JS910) a'� �I lOT B 3 EASTERN N1'OF LOT /S214Y I 10,BLOCK u a �qOr d r J'NtA:n!Fl/!7(1,�5,PC 10J) s NWlf I No prior • • complaints, • currently • tW it ST STREET � � � I AREA=6,500 Sf - QU I advertised, • • last known documented OR 0.1l9 AC S Slt?f`Y ,fC � - OJI rental tJ0.00' f T�0.00' A� 5 17C N/J Y d S FNJENI9NS(S NC `` 7 11/G ARCAK'gA7.4[[C (as Ina x lusJ o O 1 sJaPr /wsJ Na laisaTliaa�116iaJ Noknownopposition LOTS!1, !!, !6, !G hl, Jxaor a+ ,c�f�.tYett;'fgPlNal'Qr(0J 1, ,. d/AFSIFAN!a"Af'LaJ ,- /YDI_� MP7 LOTS R d 6,%GY71'H JJS'•�+ /re s a lcuJ n, /wsJ Na xaSnJrxa�slsJfvJ p91NN77-A9-!!!6 ,JS'�! lid7N'1lZl-q9-6ZIO !!D 11SJ S7AYF7 O ,0' <1716 AAC'!/C AN..'"NX' r'' � r filvf/FJ NJI�17B7Y N:3.f7�1� IR7 � Q7J'F.9gvf CaP E:R.7Z0,518.86 f 1D.00• !100" r 7E m rye.�se latJ ..,•�� • A APRIL DEAN Council:ITEMS 5, 6� & 7 - CRAIG & APRIL DEAN City . 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ZptHSt b B vp Q A t� 1M8E"pH L t6TH SF � ci CONDITIONAL (SHORT Staff Recommends Approval Planning Commission • • 11 to 0 to recommend Approval ITEMS 5, 6, & 7 - CRAIG & APRIL DEAN Request for a Conditional Use Permit to operate 3 Short Term Rentals • 4-bedroom unit • 3-bedroom unit • 1-bedroom unit Notice of Violation issued in May 2023 for operation of a Short Term Rental without a CUP Not currently advertised, last known rental September 2023 Y CRAIG &APRIL DEAN 18 VB +s sw.ua.r.e+rt��rcu•x scan cr.s-c w.:r.��wr�m t•a+wn/wx tAsaets a RSt•e4o•wr r.acre s•a 1.s ntP[e•�+[Ms v rwc�noao lent:•s saw a rxr:Yxc s�!nano wWu.Q S.+F.+Vs NS M o111 ar M0+•erg?.Wd+ ITEMS 5, 6� & 7 CRAIG APRIL DEAN :ow.«-..a sssv�,wmm:wwnr sa ss nom lac xoe�.n.vow•a+w s aot 4ww+tso wn as w',1'16 r%wta now r<s.n.Asx•.-c vws ra ne a'v/aaw*«va.tm.wv,r.e a Kt.outi.x2vwa tw[aomww>s roe nem raw.wa 11•a'ia�?nRIVtS NreOrfb Ma ld aarsitr na ttooa loK rpi M.AarE�".o0.'ACI M tafA CCMM*t'Roar atpar neap loa M R�IKY�oQS Wes'uDRit /'Y31KG d MMPIDSRFL[?r'..'a^p'w�0'SR�tw MWwOi QKIU[f 01 YfK/VatM��Mp•5�~+c.'rUFcrCI aesmv eAlw.K oowst a*f A.nR'� /FNA.TO'A(lEYJ �\ •\ 7D.>fI(LYA �e /YY Jda iC 6J o rN62Y5.00'E o �A6C1£GVQIN7/J0.tP � apl�r" as�•aa� r i parking spaces - • - • . • provided on site Ia. 'sv JSn7►r lR � yC��o�qh I 1 letter of opposition citing concerns about the amount of Short Term Rentals in the area, parking, and pw'�' . s goer!rFnar I concern impact • Q /iB/A2 fC 6/ L. $7EPNEN 5.SIKSAY 4'Ar P'lOv -t�. ` /16J �) (INST.N0. LOi200SOAS0900J8427)I I property values !p�:K BANK�`�.. �� 0➢N:2417-97-7E00 II ti $E2'45'00'w 4 200J MEDI IERRANEAN A�fNUf I t� � � �49.25' AREA 6,402 SE (Xt 0.147 AC �" I•rcr47 Fatrr �t :O � \�\ 9' M O� ar/� 2YJ7NS7REE7(BO"R//rJ .v,c -�.•c.ir. r..•�..�•..•rmn. wir awert�.cn•uc oeroro-v cwuu t7' �• e : APRIL DEAN 19 VB ITEMS 8 & 9 - CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH Item 8 — City of Virginia Beach An Ordinance to amend Section 201 of the City Zoning Ordinance pertaining to yards Item 9 — City of Virginia Beach An Ordinance to delete City Code Section 8-31. 1 pertaining to fences and walls CODE AMENDMENTS Staff Recommends Approval Planning Commission voted 11 to 0 to recommend Approval 20 VB ITEMS 8 & 9 - CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH • Section 201(e) of the Zoning Ordinance regulates fence placement, material, and height. • Maximum height of 8 feet, 4 feet when in the front yard or within 10 feet of the right-of-way in a side yard adjacent to a street. • No fence closer than 5 feet to a right-of-way; however, 4-foot fence that is 50% opaque and made of maintenance free materials can be on the property line. • Fences within 10 feet of the right-of-way require Category I landscaping. • Nonconforming fences located within 30 feet and substantially parallel to the right-of-way may not be extended, enlarged, or reconstructpd Only minor airs permitted, not more than 10% of the length of the fence. CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH 1 21 VB ITEMS 8 8c 9 — CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH • On February 5, 2019, City Council approved a text amendment to require a permit for any new fences or repairs to over 50% of the length of the fence Number of fence permits issued by the zoning office increased from an average of 18 to 268 fence permits r month CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH 22 VB ITEMS 8 & 9 - CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH • On July 1, 2023, the Zoning Administrator made a policy amending when a permit is required • A fence permit no longer needed if: • Property is in a residential or agricultural district • • Accessory to a single-family residence • On an interior lot • No closer than 30 feet to a right-of-way • No taller than 4 feet in the front yard and 8 feet in any other yard • The number of fence permits decreased to 22 permits per month CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH 1 23 VB ITEMS 8 & 9 - CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH Proposed text amendment accomplishes three things: 1. Makes the Zoning Ordinance consistent with current zoning policy which requires a fence permit only when a fence is located within 30 feet of the right-of-way. (Item 8) 2. Requires that the finished side of the fence face the right-of-way. (Item 8) 3. Removes Section 8.31.1 from the City Code and moves the requirements for a fence permit and applicable fees to Section 201(e) of the Zoning Ordinance. (Item 9) CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH 1 24 VB 5 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITIATIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#76824 4:57 P.M. Council Member Jackson-Green advised he attended a breakfast this morning with a group of Vietnam Veterans at Applebee's. Council Member Jackson-Green advised his father is a Vietnam Veteran and feels a special connection to that group of service members. Council Member Jackson-Green advised there were over 25 in attendance and was a time of reflection and bonding and committed to hosting this as an annual event for the newly named group of"Gladiators". March 25, 2025 6 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITIATIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#76825 (Continued) Council Member Jackson-Green advised he will host his first District 7 Town Hall Meeting on March 26`", from 6:00—8:00 P.M., at College Park Elementary School. Council Member Jackson-Green advised he is pleased that Council Member Hutcheson will join him and expressed his appreciation and excitement. March 25, 2025 7 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSIONIINITL4TIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#76826 (Continued) Council Member Cummings advised he attended the 51"Annual Neptune Festival Gala event on March 22"d where the event typically announces who the King will be, but to everyone's surprise, Buffy Barefoot was crowned as the very first Queen for the upcoming Festival. Council Member Cummings congratulated her and expressed his confidence that she will do a great job. March 25, 2025 8 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITIATIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#7682 7 (Continued) Council Member Ross-Hammond advised she and Council Member Rouse recently attended the Queens United Order of Tents Inaugural Awards event in Norfolk. Council Member Ross-Hammond advised it was a wonderful event which honored women for their volunteerism in their communities. Council Member Ross-Hammond explained she was invited to the event by a lady who was volunteering at the Sandler Center when Council Member Ross-Hammond was there to see the show, "Annie" but had no idea the lady was one of the Queens who would be awarded, adding,you never know who you will meet. Council Member Rouse advised the United Order of Tents is a historic African American organization that dates back to slavery when freed women offered service to their community and to each other and has continued since then. Council Member Rouse advised she was invited to attend by a lady she met while attending the International Women's History breakfast. March 25, 2025 9 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSIONIINITMTIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#76828 (Continued) Vice Mayor Wilson advised she and Mayor Dyer attended the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the opening of Sky Zone in District 5. Vice Mayor Wilson advised it is a trampoline park and a great place for children to have parties and a great place for tourists to visit on rainy days. Mayor Dyer added, it was very nice to see the happy parents and watching the children who were having fun jumping and going down the slides. March 25, 2025 10 ITEM#76829 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 2.2-3 711(A)(1) • Council Appointments: Council, Boards, Commissions, Committees, Authorities,Agencies and Appointees March 25, 2025 11 ITEM#76829 (Continued) Upon motion by Council Member Rouse,seconded by Council Member Ross-Hammond, City Council voted to proceed into CLOSED SESSION at 5:06 P.M. Voting: 10- 0 Council Members Voting Aye: Michael F. Berlucchi Stacy Cummings, Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross-Hammond,Jennifer Rouse and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Absent: Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman Closed Session 5:06 P.M. — 5:33 P.M. March 25, 2025 12 CERTIFICATION ITEM#76830 Mayor Dyer RECONVENED the Formal Session in the City Council Conference Room at 5:33 P.M. Upon motion by Council Member Berlucchi, seconded by Council Member Ross-Hammond, 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 Stacy Cummings, Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, Jennifer Rouse and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Absent: Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman March 25, 2025 v`4G�NV''BEgcy �O G U ii {S of . OUR pt 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#76829 on Page 11 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 RESOL VED: That the Virginia Beach City Council hereby certifies that, to the best of each member's knowledge, (a)only public business matters lawfully exempted from Open Meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in Closed Session to which this certification resolution applies; and, (b) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening this Closed Session were heard, discussed or considered by Virginia Beach City Council. Aman a Barnes, MAIC City Clerk March 25, 2025 13 ADJOURNMENT ITEM#76831 Mayor Robert M. Dyer DECLARED the City Council FORMAL SESSIONADJOURNED at 5.34 P.M. Te e Mus Chief Deputy City Clerk AmarWBarnes Robert M. Dyer City Clerk, MMC Mayor City of Virginia Beach Virginia March 25, 2025