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Home My WebLink AboutAPRIL 8, 2025 FORMAL SESSION MINUTES U �ig0 a' e �r Eiq �o 'Fd �p OUR No VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Virginia Beach, Virginia APRIL 8, 2025 Mayor Robert M. Dyer called to order the CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION in the City Council Conference Room, Tuesday,April 8, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. Council Members Present: Michael Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,Barbara M.Henley, David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W "Worth" Remick, Jennifer Rouse,Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Absent: Dr.Amelia N. Ross-Hammond �`�G1r11A•BEAc' -- City of Virginia Beach 4c rri` W Dr.Amelia N. Ross-Hammond VirginiaBeach.gov District 4 MUNICIPAL CENTER,BUILDING 1 2401 COURTHOUSE DRIVE VIRGINIA BEACH,VA 23456-9000 CELL:(757)840-0735 AROSSHAMMOND(&VBGOV.COM April 4, 2025 HONORABLE MA YOR MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL Dear Colleagues, I will be unable to attend the City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Sincerely, Dr.Amelia Ross-Hammond Council Member-District 4 Cc: City Clerk City Attorney City Manager FOIA Officer 2 CITYMANAGER'S BRIEFINGS FY 2025-26 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN(BUDGET) TREASURER ITEM#768 73 2:01 P.M. Mayor Dyer welcomed Leigh Henderson, City Treasurer. Ms. Henderson expressed her appreciation to City Council for their continued support and distributed copies of today's presentation, attached hereto and made a part of the record. Mayor Dyer expressed his appreciation to Ms. Henderson for the presentation. April 8, 2025 PROPOSED FY 202 5-26 C)p N ET City of Virginia Beach Leigh Henderson , Treasurer City Treasurer -•---- April 8, 2025 Department Organization Summary Total FTEs Number of Divisions Total FY 2025-26 Budget • • $8,729,988 FY 2025 - 26 • • Budget Other Operating Expenses, IT Related Expenses,9% 4% Postage/Printing/Paper/Envelopes, 9% Salaries& Fringe Benefits, 78% 3 Department Operating Budget Summary FY2024-25 FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2025-26 Program gmended FTE Pro osed FTE Change ($) Change (%) General i • 1 ' 11 76.6 $8,729,988 76.6 $122,088 1.42% City Treasurer Statistics • 2,463, 175 payments processed from 5 locations • Includes 19,408 payments over the phone • Includes 1,323,295 electronic payments - • 181,000 telephone calls handled -- - • 1,013, 119 Correspondences mailed — ChangesCity Treasurer • Th Annual Unclaimed Property call-in event — May 14 & 15 • Treasurer's Office will continue to support Planning (and Public Utilities) with our move back to the Municipal Center • New Grace Period — implemented July 1, 2024 • E-Billing — CIP approved for FY25 — in process • Enterprise Assessment, Billing & Collection Modernization - modernize technology, integration & citizen experience within the Treasurer, Commissioner & Real Estate Assessor's office 3 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS FY 2025-26 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN(BUDGET) COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE ITEM#76874 2:11 P.M. Mayor Dyer welcomed Phil Kellam, Commissioner of the Revenue. Mr. Kellam expressed his appreciation to City Council for their continued support and distributed copies of today's presentation, attached hereto and made a part of the record. Mayor Dyer expressed his appreciation to Mr. Kellam for the presentation. April 8, 2025 PROPOSED FY 202 5-26 OPE N BtJDGET City of Virginia Beach ` 4 - ✓' �' e Philipp Kellam Y , .. Commissioner of the Revenue K April 8, 2025 Department Organization Summary Total FTEs Number of Divisions Total FY 2025-26 Budget 65.93 $7,508,247 777777777 FY 2025 - 26 • • Budget $945,095 Revenue Expenses 13% $6,029,830 $153,410 $1,478,417 80% 2% .: ,� 20AMM 0� $6,409,742 85% DMV Select State City (Operating Personnel 3 De artment Operating Budget Summary p FY2024-25 FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2025-26 Program gmended FTE Pro osed FTE Change ($) Change (%) Personnel 5,892,649 64.93 6,029,830 65.93 137,8314•• Operating 1,287,899 i 190,518 14.8% Total i • • i • • 327,699 • Major Changes Business Taxes • Online BPOL $65.9m $18.5m $24m 29.73% Meals Tax $96.8m $49.4m $55m 11.34% Transient Occupancy $52m $35.5m $40.9m 15.21% Business Accounts Online 31.7k 17.2k 20.2k 17.44% 51 Tax Relief PropertyPersonal Elderly & Disabled 920 928 0.87% — -- -__ Veterans* 1946 3207 64.8% = -- Online Personal Property Appeals 13,235 12,137 -8.30% Real Estate % Increase/Decrease Elderly & Disabled Real Estate $13.7m $14.4m 5.1% w._ Veterans Real Estate $21.7m $27.8m 28.29% *This relief applies to a second vehicle owned by the applicant.The first vehicle owned by a 100%disabled veteran is fully exempt;the tax system does not track the amount exempted for the first vehicle($0.00). 5 Initial phase of sourcing a vendor for new tax r software for COR, TRO, and Zoning. • Continuing to enhance online tax filing and payment processes. k - WIT 4 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS FY2025-26 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN(BUDGET) CIRCUIT COURT ITEM#76875 2:35 P.M. Mayor Dyer welcomed ChiefJudge Tonya Felton. Judge Felton 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 Judge Felton for the presentation. April 8, 2025 PROPOSED FY 202 5-26 N BtJ ET ty of Virginia Beach Honorable Tanya Felton , Chief .Judge _ Virginia Beach Circuit Court 4 W.V„ April 8, 2025 Department Organization Summary Total FTEs RA. FY 2025-26 Budget FY 2025 - 26 • • Budget Operating,$235,755,15% Personnel,$1,388,228,85% 3 De artment 0 erating Budget Summary p p FY2024-25 FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2025-26 Program gmended FTE Pro osed FTE Change ($) Change (%) Circuit Court • • : Major Changes • We will be instituting a Mental Health Court with tentative start date of July 1, 2025. • Requests for jury trials have gone up from 222 in 2021 to 633 in 2024, approximately a 200% increase. This has put an enormous strain on Judges' Office staff. Almost 500 jury trials have been scheduled in - - -= 2025 so far. MUNRO- k Initiatives Underway and Conclusion • The hiring of an additional Judicial Administrative r Assistant to help better internally mange the criminal and civil dockets as well as assist with the upcoming Mental Health Court. } T Y f jq r 6 5 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS FY 2025-26 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN(BUDGET) MAGISTRATE ITEM#76876 2:50 P.M. Mayor Dyer welcomed Andrew Truitt, Magistrate. Mr. Truitt 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. Truitt for the presentation. April 8, 2025 PROPOSED FY 2025-26 City of Virginia Beach i - y Andrew Truitt, Chief Magistrate Virginia Beach Magistrate Office Second Judicial District A ril 8, 2025 Organization a• Magistrates are appointed by the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia • The Virginia Beach Magistrate Office has 20 full-time magistrates and a chief magistrate Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year • The primary office is at the City Jail; a satellite office is \ R located at the 2nd Police Precinct. wa WTV _.. Magistrate Responsibilities • Magistrates have statutory authority to: • Issue arrest warrants and summonses • Conduct bail hearing and grant or deny bail • Issue Emergency Protective Orders • Issue Search Warrants • Issue Mental Health Emergency Custody and Temporary Detention Orders • Issue Emergency Medical Treatment Orders • Issue Emergency Substantial Risk (Firearms) Orders e • Perform other acts authorized by law , _ =Y 3 Magistrate Office �� • Salaries, computer equipment, and consumable office supplies are provided by the Office of the Executive Secreta ry 4 • $1.9 Million for FY23-24 Under § 19.2-48.1 of the Code of Virginia, each locality must provide "Quarters" for magistrates and furniture equipment necessary for the efficient operation of the office. Equipment and non-consumable supplies (chairs, fax machines, =' J and more) must be purchased with local funds Y; • Magistrates hired before July 1, 2008 are eligible for local salary supplements • Only three magistrates are eligible for a $5,000 annual supplement Magistrate Office Funding ( cont . ) The Proposed FY 2025-26 Budget provides for: • $22,295 in Personnel Costs (salary supplements and FICA) • Actual personnel costs will decrease by approximately $21,687 in Operating Expenses ,.�s�' 'Trr*T.Trrrrrt rtTv r 1^v-r rr r rnn • In 2023-2024, needs slightly exceeded budgeted expenditures - -= • $43,982 Total Expenditures _ - The Proposed Budget is adequate to meet the expected needs for equipment and consumable supplies. r Major Changes 2024-enacted amendments to § 19.2-48.1 of the Code of Virginia included (emphasis added): Where practicable, such quarters shall be in a courthouse or a law-enforcement office where business is regularly conducted and shall include an entrance, exit, and parking for magistrates that is separate from those for members of the public. Such quarters shall provide for the physical ' security of the magistrate and shall include controlled access to interior spaces or intrusion detection, a secure physical barrier between the magistrate and members of the public, and a readily accessible duress button that 'f} connects the magistrate to local law enforcement. Initiatives Underway Magistrate Office Renovation Project • Modifications were critically needed to enhance office safety and security y o A renovation plan was developed in 2019 but put on hold • The revised proposal was approved and the construction is complete o It incorporates lessons learned from the increased use of video during COVID o It includes upgraded doors, locks, and walls; two secure hearing rooms; security cameras; and integration of the office into the City's electronic door access system. The work began in February 2024 and r� was completed in December 2024. • Thanks to Assistant City Manager Monica Croskey and other members of the City Manager's staff for moving the process forward. ?, �- Upgrades are still needed at the 2nd Precinct Magistrate Office. New Magistrate Lobby and Hearing Rooms wn Initiatives Underway • Police Duty Officers control access to the Magistrate Lobby at the 2nd Precinct satellite office • Converted a modular office in the lobby to a video hearing room • Magistrates still have to open the door to exchange paperwork • Working with the City Managers Office to develop cost-effective security improvements' Conclusion The City of Virginia Beach has improved the Magistrate Office's site security and the integration of the Office into the City's services A � and solutions. Thank you . Any questions? 10 6 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS FY 2025-26 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN(BUDGET) JUVENILE PROBATION ITEM#76877 2:59 P.M. Mayor Dyer welcomed Gregory D. Smith, Court Services Director. Mr. Smith expressed his appreciation to City Council for their continued support and distributed copies of today's presentation, attached hereto and made a part of the record. Mayor Dyer expressed his appreciation to Mr. Smith for the presentation. April 8, 2025 PROPOSED FY 2025-26 IN BU ET City of Virginia Beach Gregory D. Smith , Court Service Director Juvenile Probation , April 8, 2025 Department Organization Summary Total FTEs Number of Divisions Total FY 2025-26 Budget FY 2025 - 26 Programmatic Budget Salaries& Benefits, $378,068, 30% General Operating, $861,704, 70%- Majority of the funds going toward Court Services 3 Department Operating Budget FY21 1 jI ■■I25-26 re" ' 1 ... ... . .. _ .. Change , Salaries & Benefits $382,181 4 $378,068 4 ($4,113) (1.07%) Operating Budget $1,043,192 - $861,704 - ($181,488) (17.40%) Total $1,425,373 4 $1,239,772 4 ($185,601) (13.02%) a Major Changes • DJJ Policies (Juvenile Firearm Possession, Grand Larceny Auto, Felony Eluding) to enhance public safety require youth to be detained on identified offenses. _ o Approximately 65 /0 of staff have been trained on the - - - - -- use of Narcan . _ 5 Initiatives Underway • Conclusion • School Threat Offenses Program (S.T.O. P.) Juvenile Probation and VBPD Collaboration to address school-related charges. Five-week group with a parental and restorative justice components. • G . R. E.A.T. (Gang Resistance Education and Training) for youth at risk of gang involvement. Third cohort to begin on April 24, 2025. • Developing an intervention to address illegal juvenile firearm possession (education and engagement). • The Juvenile Probation Department will continue to explore shelter care options due to limited bedspace. , + R 6 7 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS FY 2025-26 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN(BUDGET) VOTER REGISTRAR ITEM#768 78 3:09 P.M. Mayor Dyer welcomed Christine Lewis, Director. Ms. Lewis 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. Lewis for the presentation. April 8, 2025 PROPOSED FY 2025-26 or . . N BtJ ET City of Virginia Beach Christine Lewis , Director of Elections/General Registrar Odom Voter Registration & Elections April 8, 2025 Y Department Organization Summary Total FTEs Number of Divisions Total FY 2025-26 Budget FY 2025 - 26 • g Budget General Operations, $1,489,765,49% Personnel,$1,548,058,51% 3 Department Operating Budget Summary FY2024-251 1 1 - • Amended FTE Proposed FTE Personnel $2,076,630 14 $1,548,058 14 ($528,572) (25.45%) General Operations $1,855,245 0 $1,489,765 0 ($365,480) (19.70%) Total $3,931,875 14 $3,037,823 14 ($894,052) (22.74%) Major Changes • 1 new law change effective 7/01/2025 • Voter registration books close 10 days prior to the election .. -�"`T, r J Initiatives Underway and Conclusion • Print on Demand ballot system at precinct level • Voting equipment end-of-life replacement • Election Official management software replacement • Election results application change • Office relocation planning f 8 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS FY 2025-26 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN(BUDGET) EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION AND CITIZEN SERVICES ITEM#76879 3:14 P.M. Mayor Dyer welcomed Jada Lee, Director. Ms. Lee 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. Lee for the presentation. April8, 2025 PROPOSED FY 2025-26 OPE N BU City of Virginia Beach �'! dada Lee, Director Emergency Communications & Citizen Services 4/8/202 5 _ Department Organization Summary Total FTEs Number of Divisions Total FY 2025-26 Budget FY 2025 - 26 Programmatic Budget Director's Office/Administration, 1,895,571, 14% Program Support,919,531, 7% i' Training, 100,997, 1% Technology,666,674,5% V6911,8,617,295,64% _V6311, 1,198,221,9% 3 Department Operating Budget Summary FY2024-251 12025-26 • , . . Amended FTE FT Proposed :1 Director's Office/Admin $1,921,626 6.75 $1,895,571 6.75 ($26,055) -1.36% Program Support $0 0 $919,531 10 $919,531 N/A Training $101,292 0 $100,997 0 ($295) -0.29% Technology $910,066 8 $666,674 4 ($243,392) -26.74% VB311 $1,162,056 18 $1,198,221 18 $36,165 3.11% VB911 $9,018,847 83 $8,617,295 77 ($401,552) -4.45% Total $13,113,887 115.75 $13,398,289 115.75 $284,402 2.17% 4 Major Changes • Watch Desk • Launched August 2024 • Augments situational awareness for the City .. • Amazon Connect: 385-5000 line 4a 45% of calls received (4/2024 through 2/2025) handled or transferred to other departments • Public Safety Clinician 4, Mental health and wellness • Hiring and Training Process Change Career path flexibility Initiatives Underway • Conclusion • School Safety Task Force - ongoing • Regent University - underway • Technology Status Updates • Next Generation 9-1-1 (ESlnet) - completed , • Motorola Vesta Software Upgrade - completed • CAD to CAD - ongoing t d k ; i National TelecommunicatorWeek THE UNSEEN HEROES 4F PUBLIC SAFETY April 13t' through April • THE GOLD LINE LIES BETWEEN THE AND They are always heard bu# rarely seen. They are the heroes behind the scenes. The calm voice in the dark. 11�,ational Public Safety Telecommunications Tfi�eek 9 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS FY 2025-26 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN(BUDGET) EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES(EMS) ITEM#76880 3:24 P.M. Mayor Dyer welcomed Chief Jason Stroud. Chief Stroud 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 Chief Stroud for the presentation. April 8, 2025 PROPOSED FY 202 5-26 � $ ^` �x ity of Virginia Beach ,. Jason Stroud , EMS Chief Emergency Medical Services - April 8, 2025 Department Organization Summary Total FTEs Number of Divisions Total FY 2025-26 Budget 203.62 5 41,806,636 FY 2025 - 26 Programmatic Budget Administration,5% Business Center,3% EMS Billing/Cost Recovery_. Expenses,35% Emergency Response/Operations,38% �s Training,Learning& Development,2,266,413,5% t O Resort Lifeguards,8%_ Mobile Integrated Health, Emergency 0.4% Services/Logistics,5% Grants,1% 3 Department Operating Budget Summary — General Fund FY 1 • / 12025-26 • • Amended FTE Proposed FTE Administration 595,804 0 746,171 0 150,367 25.24% Business Center 859,060 6 1,064,209 9 205,149 23.88% Personnel 995,926 6 439,531 3 -556,395 -55.87% Administration and Executive 1,097,426 5.5 1,108,863 6 11,437 1.04% Operations 1,727,432 0 1,834,320 0 106,888 6.19% Emergency Response System - Operations 13,020,349 110 13,014,364 114 -5,985 -0.05% Training, Learning, and Development - 1,740,906 23 1,826,882 15 85,976 4.94% Operations Sandbridge Lifeguard 705,050 11.62 710,468 11.62 5,418 0.77% Mobile Integrated Health 0 0 147,564 1 147,564 - Emergency Services - Logistics Operations 2,517,033 6 2,128,167 4 -388,866 -15.45% Pharmaceutical 565,369 2 81,240 1 -484,129 -85.63% Special Operations 0 0 310,327 2 310,327 - Lifeguard Services 2,027,040 0 2,028,694 0 1,654 0.08% Total 25,851,395 170.12 25,440,800 166.62 -410,595 -1.59% Department Operating Budget Summary — EMS Cost R-ecovery . . Administration 0 0 1,232,244 1 1,232,244 - Business Center 0 0 5,365,410 3 5,365,410 - Emergency Response System 0 0 1,006,564 12 1,006,564 - Training, Learning, and 0 0 250,000 0 250,000 Development - Emergency Services - Logistics 0 0 1,153,756 2 1,153,756 - Admin Emergency Response System 0 0 1,462,260 17 1,462,260 - Operations Training Learning and 0 0 124,322 1 124,322 - Development Operations Pharmaceutical 0 0 544,350 1 544,350 Special Operations 0 0 332,775 0 332,775 - Mobile Integrated Health 0 0 163,780 0 163,780 - Transfer to IT CIP 0 0 420,352 0 420,352 - Reserve 0 0 2,693,376 0 2,693,376 - Total 0 0 14,749,189 37 14,749,189 - Major Changes • EMS calls-for-service increased 4%, to 56. 315 for 2024. .,.;) .,. IM�� .&u mwJ✓ak4m a,.x�,e ....:. ...,..w ruw.}%x;n,' "� .....,,•; • Federal regulatory changes resulted in need to establish prehospital pharmacy program. • $lmillion + startup and anticipated $500,000+ each year. ry = - • Active volunteer ambulance staffing has not increased; however, there was no net loss for 2024. - 250 active volunteers helping to staff ambulances. FY 2025 - • EMS strategic planning process and outcomes presented to Council in September 2024. } • EMS staffing and fleet needs assessments presented to Council in November 2024. • Upwards of 50 additional FTE and 350 additional volunteer applicants needed over two (2) years. • 8-10 additional ambulances needed; Council provided five (5). .a • EMS Compassionate Billing study and plan presented to Council in November 2024. • Council adopted Resolution authorizingre work for EMS BillingDecember 10 2024. prep �,; Compassionate EMS Billing • Rescue Council supports Compassionate Billing unanimously. • Projected revenue of $14million for restricted special revenue fund. • Avoids and minimizes out-of-pocket expenses and ability to pay is never a factor for care. • Inability to pay will not result in debt collection efforts. • Funding will help provide staffing, equipment and vehicles, volunteer recruitment & retention programming and other initiatives. • An authorizing ordinance and memorandum of agreement will be , presented for Council's consideration as part of the budget. A �� FY2026 - • Conclusion • Establishment of EMS Billing program as funding ` source. • 33.5 FTE • Funds for rescue squad contributions and ambulance replacement program. Baseline contributions and equitable distribution(s) based on size of ambulance fleet and number of members. • EMS pharmacy and centralized medical supply programs. }.. • Additional training and health & wellness programs and support. - -=- - Clinical care initiatives. • Shifts $1million from General Fund to EMS Billing. • Questions? 10 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSIONIINITLITIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#76881 3:53 P.M. Mayor Dyer advised he and Vice Mayor Wilson recently met with several Judges and staff to discuss the emergency conditions of the courts infrastructure. Mayor Dyer advised the court buildings are not compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA)and explained the specific requirements for the Judge's bench and jury seating. Mayor Dyer advised the main elevators used by the public no longer function and the one used for transporting inmates to the court is out of service frequently. Mayor Dyer advised there are only two(2)major companies in Hampton Roads who repair elevators, and they service the entire area which will make scheduling difficult. Mayor Dyer added, in the meantime a new escalator is being installed and is scheduled to be complete in November. Vice Mayor Wilson advised the necessary repairs are not easily funded and due to the age of the elevators, some parts are difficult to find or are no longer available. Vice Mayor Wilson advised$10-Million was funded a couple of years ago but there are other challenges such as how the height requirement for the judges bench determines the length of the ramp. Vice Mayor Wilson explained the judges bench is required to be 21" high and for every inch in height, the ramp must be one (])foot in length, making the ramp requirement to be 21'long, with an additional five feet if there is a turn, and there may not be sufficient room to accommodate the ramp. Vice Mayor Wilson advised the budget reconciliation will reflect the needs for the courts and will be changed from "modernization"to something that will indicate the critical need. April 8, 2025 11 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITL4TIVESICOMMENTS ITEM#76882 (Continued) Council Member Jackson-Green advised Tyler Florence and the Food Network was at the Oceanfront last weekend for the 15`k Annual East Coast She-Crab Soup Classic. Council Member Jackson-Green enjoyed the fun atmosphere and enjoyed taste-testing the variety offood that was setup. Council Member Jackson- Green complimented Beach Events for coordinating a great event that highlighted the City. April 8, 2025 12 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSIONIINITL4TIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#76883 (Continued) Council Member Berlucchi advised he has recently received calls regarding residential parking at the Oceanfront and there are many residents who do not live at the Oceanfront who like going to enjoy the restaurants and other recreational resources all year. Council Member Berlucchi advised as summer nears and tourists come to visit, he believes the community is expecting the Body to follow through on the residential parking plans discussed. City Manager Duhaney advised after the Body was briefed, a memo was sent to the Body explaining after the budget, staff would provide a presentation with parking plan opportunities. City Manager Duhaney advised when the Body received the information explaining that the Parking Enterprise Fund is self-funded through fees collected, it would be necessary to increase fees for some patrons in order to provide residential reductions, the Body expressed support to further explore that option. City Manager Duhaney advised staff is working on the details and will provide a briefing after the budget has been adopted. April 8, 2025 13 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/IMTLITIVESICOMMENTS ITEM#76884 (Continued) Council Member Schulman expressed his appreciation to Lynnhaven River NOW for organizing and participating with fifty(50) volunteers who joined him to collect approximately 900 pounds of trash from Lake Bradford and Chic's Beach on April 5`h. Council Member Schulman advised there are thousands of similar City lakes which the City is unlikely able to support cleaning, unless the amount of litter impedes the stormwater functionality. Council Member Schulman advised that is why local organizations like Lynnhaven River NOW are so appreciated. April 8, 2025 14 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSIONIINITL4 TI VESICOMMENTS ITEM#76885 (Continued) Council Member Remick referenced a flier the Body received at today's meeting regarding the Body's vote on May 6`h to add a Referendum to the November 2025 ballot asking residents what type of election system they prefer, and asked if there will be a Public Hearing first? Vice Mayor Wilson advised the Public Hearing will be on April 15th April 8, 2025 15 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSIONANITIATIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#76886 (Continued) Mayor Dyer asked Council Member Berlucchi to share information about the artwork celebrating Month of the Military Child Show. Council Member Berlucchi advised due to a conflict he was unable to attend the kickoff but did have the opportunity to see the Show held annually at Lynnhaven Mall. Council Member Berlucchi advised each year students from all of the City's schools create artwork that represents what it is like as a military child and is an amazing exhibition which showcases their artistic and creative talents. Council Member Berlucchi commended Lynnhaven Mallfor being a great communitypartner in uplifting and serving military families. Council Member Berlucchi further expressed his appreciation to Lynnhaven Mall for the tribute to the fallen Police Officers located in the center court and their efforts in not only raising money for the families of those Police Officers, but they are also compiling community messages to give to the survivingfamily to share the community's appreciation for their sacrifice. Vice Mayor Wilson advised news channel 3 covered the show and it was wonderful to see so many Commanding Offlcers from the local bases and their families and expressed her appreciation for the military being a huge part of the community. April 8, 2025 16 ITEM#7688 7 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 2.2-371](A)(1) • Council Appointments: Council, Boards, Commissions, Committees,Authorities,Agencies and Appointees April 8, 2025 17 ITEM#7688 7 (Continued) Upon motion by Council Member Berlucchi, seconded by Council Member Schulman, City Council voted to proceed into CLOSED SESSION at 4:07 P.M. Voting: 10- 0 Council Members Voting Aye: Michael Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,Barbara M.Henley, David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W "Worth" Remick, Jennifer Rouse,Joashua F. `Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Absent: Dr.Amelia N. Ross-Hammond Closed Session 4:07 P.M. — 4:28 P.M. April 8, 2025 18 CERTIFICATION ITEM#76888 Mayor Dyer RECONVENED the Formal Session in the City Council Conference Room at 4:28 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: Michael Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,Barbara M. Henley, David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W "Worth" Remick, Jennifer Rouse,Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Absent: Dr.Amelia N. Ross-Hammond April 8, 2025 � 1Nu+•BeAcy ;'- �a::J_ffl e MS F OU N0" RESOLUTION CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED SESSION VIRGINU BEACH CITY COUNCIL WHEREAS: The Virginia Beach City Council convened into CLOSED SESSION, pursuant to the affirmative vote recorded in ITEM#76887 on Page 17 and in accordance with the provisions of The Virginia Freedom of Information Act;and, WHEREAS:Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by the governing body that such Closed Session was conducted in conformity with Virginia law. NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED: That the Virginia Beach City Council hereby certifies that, to the best of each member's knowledge, (a)only public business matters lawfully exempted from Open Meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in Closed Session to which this certification resolution applies; and, (b) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening this Closed Session were heard, discussed or considered by Virginia Beach City Council. N\�\N AmdnhWBAes,XfMV City Clerk April 8, 2025 19 ADJOURNMENT ITEM#76889 Mayor Robert M. Dyer DECLARED the City Council FORMAL SESSION ADJOURNED at 4:29 P.M. Terri H. Chelius Chief Deputy City Clerk Am da Barnes Robert M. Dyer City Clerk, MMC Mayor City of Virginia Beach Virginia April 8, 2025