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SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 FORMAL SESSION MINUTES
�Nu+•BE+c <U So 8 r� r s ,y4 elm 8 O�OUR H160 VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Virginia Beach, Virginia SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 Mayor Robert M. Dyer called to order the CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION in the City Council Conference Room, Tuesday, September 23, 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—Arrived at 2:36 P.M. 2 CITY COUNCILS BRIEFINGS I-264/INDEPENDENCE BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE ACCESS REPORT UPDATE ITEM#77571 2:30 P.M. Mayor Dyer welcomed Kristin Belfield, Vice President— Traffic Engineer,John Hendrickson, Senior Vice President— Transportation, and Tim Rayner, Vice President— Traffic Engineer, WSP USA. Ms. Belfield 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. Belfield, Mr. Hendrickson and Mr. Raynor for the presentation. September 23, 2025 1 -264 AND INDEPENDENCE BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE AcCEss REPORT Project Briefing September 23, 2025 ITY OF __ _ unTA 041b , ; c VIRG INIA Federal Highway DOT BEACH Administration M�Inpon•enea iran�oan+bn�c�anaMM CanmMsien '„_� Ow AGENDA ■ Project History ■ Study Area & Congestion Hot Spots ■ Analysis Process ■ Alternative improvement Concepts • Evaluation Criteria ■ Preferred Alternative ■ Preferred Alternative Results ■ Project Prioritization ■ Planning Schedule 4w AftftdraWn unTw�7R M� WR I-264 AND INDEPENDENCE BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE ACCESS REPORT BEACHIA XVDDT 2 r .--•. :�% I BEACH PROJECT H ,ISTORY 13 ` i � NORTHWEST Northampton BlvVDOT Set ntara Virginia Beach 1es ' '!:)A General Hospital E• (interstate & Interchanges) independen2021 Interchange Access Report 1-264 Corridor Study ce e Interstate, Arterial, Interchanges (Interstate & Interchanges) o uOngoing , • each 6�a VirS�^la Vie f NORTH VIRG id y 4 BEACH 3 Wegmans®- c Sams Club 44 13 se _ sa, Iasi ss f F ¢ a c a o m . 0 o Y m i ' > L ` N v C VD • ► ' *b• - > Naval Air Independence B • Study S Lynnhaven,Mall Station Oceana )toi ina M A The-Founders Inn and Spa,Tapestry... f1 Ad-mFooefoliHighway unTw � CRY OF G XVDDT 3 �Admirnstrotion ff7R�N I-2G4 AND INDEPENDENCE BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE ACCESS REPORT ,„„�s BEACHIA . ... ..d,,. .......... .�� BEACH INTERCHANGE ACCESS REPORT ( IAR) ■ Requirement of VDOT and FHWA • Official process and documentation of the operational and safety analysis of interstate / interchange modifications ■ Precedes the design of the interchange modifications ■ HRTAC has funded this IAR study un9Fw "TYor �VDOT 4 Feael `/ndminutration nR♦rL ? 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BEACH ANALYSIS PROCESS ExistingIndependence Rosemont No Build Witchduck Independence Rosemont Opening & Design Years (no recent imps) Rosemont Tier 1 Build Develop Design Year, � • � Planning-Level Independence Rosemont qualitative assessment Tier 2 Build Alternative Design Year, Detailed traffic operations (VISSIM), cost estimates, Alternative 2 impacts, design standards, I benefit-cost Alternative 3 Tier 3 Build Design Year & Opening Year, We are Detailed traffic operations Preferred Alternative (VISSIM), cost estimates, hers concept, signing Adw*Wborlon IJ!'fTA 1-264 AND INDEPENDENCE BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE ACCESS REPORT VIRGINIA f'd'^°' nr��r+� %VD0T 7 °M0^ --vftge BEACH 0 ALTERNATIVES DESIGN Grade i � � � �- x.,,, � _ ._. " Grade e IF Grade Separation Separation ;"� "" Separation —�Flyover , .,-^ �. WSW Flyover Remove ^ 2 loops Remove (NE, SW) Remove __ 2 loops 1 loop Grade F ;_ ,N (NE, SW) 1 Separation (SW) Alternative 1 Alternative 2 Alternative 3 Selected as Preferred, with further refinements �1 unTw 014% VilC61A r rtR �h� 1-264 AND INDEPENDENCE BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE ACCESS REPORT VDOT g BEACH EVALUATION CRITERIA ■ Traffic Operations Collaborated with ■ Safety VDOT, FHWA, HRTPO & ■ Multimodal Accommodations City of Virginia Beach • Benefit-Cost Ratio ■ Right-of-way Impacts Assessed alternatives t es ■ Construction Cost to come to an ■ Total Cost agreement on the Preferred Alternative (Alt 3 with refinements) CrrY OF Adftim� raflon ����....� 1-264 AND INDEPENDENCE BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE ACCESS REPORT VIRGINIA XVDOT 9 !%jjP' BEACH r. PT Columbus St fV CD 4 ;I F' d rA - h riJ•:^ �����rl �'��a i A i• �.y..�r �� �. i ^Ar :�. � ., �,; ✓ f �✓�!'.�`.•.�� �/`"% �f ,r e�'� ,\*�,/�•.e�Y-�.3 ,� �� � -� � /' _ x x \ �;p h - e�� � ►ir��N�' ►a..[.. f .�, w ' �r;;�-� �::;,;�i��*E �ap��,''�,yt��c ��'!�'wr� s. `4�'n;'.�y+-- •�.i Ot��` r'""�,*a�' *.p��� .�, a� :» �. ` ,� „ +r Y3`-.--f''. --r��I qy�,,�' I � :�� '.A t.I� y1. ,;.»y •y It •,o.- ....A, w»�.�.w.*°"+�.+cs .!�:FMu-�``'�'. w.�-�� - —. _, ,w iI' � x n. *+1�F .:+}'w _. .' !!.------------ I V 0 r � �,.� OJ�r� *ww + *^�� A � t� ` nn , „n III IL *44, r , s 9 > ® Proposed Bridge Structure • � � � - y�," � ��" Approach Structure ® Proposed Concrete Sidewalk +tie \�A ebe,, "' YDOT Potential Stormwater Management �i � rt Locations Existing Right of Way/ Property Line �' ° ° Traffic Flow SOLE x Ramp Removal ' r w 0 250 500' � �/�+�� 1-264 AND INDEPENDENCE BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE ACCESS REPORT -daft- BFACH�"NVDOT 1.0 PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE Proposed Bridge Structure Approach Structure ® Proposed Concrete Sidewalk a % Potential Stormwater Management Locations Existing Right of Way/Property Line low Grade Separation ��4i i } RampTraffic em p � r' x Ramp Removal Independence Blvd elevated ' / o' . Flyover to replace loop ramp 1 t �91 L All four weaves eliminated , Two loop ramps removed (NE SW) X 1111 ., X Replace bridge -------------------- Relocated South Blvd. Right-in-right-out ` XX New ramp connection to 1-264 East & West at Baxter Rd Continuous sidewalk on Independence from Holland Rd to Town Center SA Two-lane ramp from 1-264 E toeaQ�a VQ, le Independence L CITY OF un�w VIRG 1 Pederot�n„av BEACH IA drr�� rnmo-a,o�, (7R MV� f-264 ANU IP,uEPENDENCE BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE ACCESS REPORT VDDT �� BEACH PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE - ASSESSMENTS ■ Traffic Operations — Time Delay Savings ■ Safety Improvements ■ Cost Estimate • Right-of-way Impacts ■ Benefit-Cost Ratio ■ Construction Phasing for Funding Scenarios u n"rw 11 CITY OF �/ , "M IMV 1-264 AND INDEPENDENCE BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE ACCESS REPORT VB�NAXVDDT 12 PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE COST ESTIMATE AND TIME DELAY SAVINGS BENEFIT SavingsTime Delay Cost Estimate Benefit 2032 Benefit in $$ . . Ratio (over 20 years) Preliminary Engineering $ 56,557,000 Right-of-Way / Utilities $ 68,004,000 $15,257,000,000 22.94 Construction $ 541,032,000 Total Estimate $ 665,593,000 $207M has been identified by HRTAC control funds nRTi ur OrA� CITY OF VIRG „k 1FcdefO1Hy nR I-264 AND INDEPENDENCE BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE ACCESS REPORT IRGINIA VDOT 13 v Admmistrat, �� .�i BEACH •4 BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE I IMPROVEMENTS PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE t Columbus St lie - ! 1 (DD 1 nx Phasing Legend ! �_•.r I � � Phase 1:widen Independence Blvd south of I-264;Baxter Rd R-,w,i intersection;New EB&WB 1-264 on-ramps;widen EB 1-264 to SB off-ramp i Co vt W hgt/thti Phase 2:reconstruct EB&WB 1-264 bridges over Independence ! „'„ fl Blvd;extend auxiliary lanes for off-ramps Phase 3:widen Independence Blvd from EB 264 off-ramp north; 5 � s- - Euciid Rd/Bonney Rd intersection;Newc EB o 1-26 rcow off-ramps, reconstruct EB&WB 1-264 off-ramps;reconstruct WB 1-264 on-ramp ¢ eA A it I .-. _...._._._._._._._._.�..•�.►w , ,. .. ...•.cam ,,. Legend �+10 ������' 4 ® Proposed Bridge Structure Approach Structure ® Proposed Concrete Sidewalk `e a o VL)OT 0a+ BjVq M Potential Stormwater Management � �. ',, 010 Locations Existing Right of Way/ Property Line Traffic Flow "� ' X Ramp Removal ,t `` `\ 250' 500' 750 1000' unTw Orb CITY OF VIRG '\VDOT Feoera.�+iUn.;:w wAdm, iS1OfiO t7fI HMV I-264 AND INDEPENDENCE BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE ACCESS REPORT C��H�A BEACH 14 •4 BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE SEPTEM• - Columbus 2025 IMPROVEMENTS PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE ...... .Y Phasing Legend „„ I 'i' ti Phase 1:widen Independence Blvd south of 1-264;Baxter Rd CL intersection;New EB&WB 1-264 on-ramps:widen EB 1-264 to SB -`1 — - off-ramp ,c 03 Constitution ,�✓'a Phase 2: reconstruct EB&WB 1-264 bridges over Independence Z D� Blvd;extend auxiliary lanes for off-ramps Phase 3:widen Independence Blvd from EB 1-264 off-ramp north; Euclid Rd/Bonney Rd intersection; New EB 1-264 off-ramps; reconstruct EB&WB 1-264 off-ramps;reconstruct WB 1-264 on-ramp ud�ai +,t rn FG •, �eA02. , o bf AV I 1 ' �N 01 010 Legend 40, ® Proposed Bridge Structure 4 y �,• Approach Structure _ i,, � ` s/ � ' �� � �•�, ode ,�, � O .. ® Proposed Concrete Sidewalk +'�e p�� ,� VDOT Potential Stormwater Management PJ1 e a Locations ` - Existing Right of Way I Property Line14 ,� ";°� Traffic Flow x Ramp Removal 1.1" <. 0 250' 500' 750 1000' ulnorA f CITY OF VIRG �; nR 1 1-264 AND INDEPENDENCE BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE ACCESS REPORT 8 s �A VDOT 15 • BOULEVARD INTERCH ` IMPROVEMENTS PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE Columbus St ( II � wrF• i �� Phasing Legend ,.. : .,� �•H.. �y Phase 1:widen Independence Blvd south of I-264:Baxter Rd - �,�,j intersection;New EB&WB 1-264 on-ramps;widen EB 1-264 to SB _ off-ramp - V� W Cons 7. Phase 2: reconstruct EB&WB 1264 bridges over Independence i' a titUtrOn Or Blvd;extend auxiliary lanes for off-ramps Phase 3:widen Independence Blvd from EB 1-264 off-ramp north; Mew• i EUCIId Rd/Bonney Rd,ntarcantln R it in, New F (-264 nff-ramps; ' reconstruct EB&WB 1-264 off-ramps;reconstruct WB 1-264 on-ramp /� 11 dill may, w: J ' of .(1 v e. lllilt f} 701 CZ ® Le end 7 Proposed Bridge Structure o° .,➢v r Approach Structure VDOTProposed Concrete Sidewalk ��+tier ti �� yr ego.0 �O Potential Stormwater Management 414 � �aa0o° a3 ��•�•°•^•^M^•r ^•r Locations Existing Right of Way/ Property Line Traffic Flow X Ramp Removal — a r Y ✓ ' + r\ 150 1000' �FitlMO1H1n" F7L-lR AdrNNMabon "IMV 1-264 AND INDEPENDENCE BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE ACCESS REPORT VIRGINIA V00T 16 ^- _. +j% I BEACH 64 / INDEPENDENCE BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE Columbus St Phasing Le end g i •�� Phase 1:widen Independence Blvd south of 1-264; Baxter Rd 6 a intersection;New EB&WB 1-264 on-ramps;widen EB 1-264 to SB off-ramp p m ' w Const to Phase 2: reconstruct EB&WB 1-264 bridges over Independence ? fl tioh Blvd;extend auxiliary lanes for off-ramps L�".' '' Phase 3:widen Independence Blvd from EB 1-264 off-ramp north; Euclid Rd/Bonney Rd intersection; New EB 1-264 off-ramps; reconstruct EB&WB 1-264 off-ramps;reconstruct WB 1-264 on-ramp a a,Q � • � i/ x _ •,4n , �,�` a+�k a Y -= N t;-:-- - -__- ___ -------- - ... _. in roll �,.,�,xa w S �d� ,+. . tt,K ' lLN am k!t. ,,,.!vh �i• \ \1\ J. ® Proposed Bridge Structure Approach Structure a ! s ® Proposed Concrete Sidewalk / h + cVDOT Potential Stormwater Management »-�,.�,.R ��,.. •. w LocationsJim w ✓ ^' Existing Right of Way / Property Line " � I Traffic Flow x Ramp Removal 0 250' 00' 750 1000' nRTMOrb CITY OF 1-264 AND INDEPENDENCE BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE ACCESS REPORT VIRGINIA NVDOT 17 BEACH SCHEDULE ■ July 2023 Under Contract ■ Sept 2023 Data Collection ■ Aug 2024 Traffic Analysis and Draft Concepts ■ Sept 2024 Concept Development Workshop 1 ■ Nov 2024 Concept Development Workshop 2 ■ May 2025 Preferred Alternative Meeting ■ Sept 2025 Executive Meetings ■ Oct-Nov 2025 Citizen Information Meeting ■ Nov-Dec 2025 Draft IAR submittal to VDOT and FHWA ■ April 2026 HRTAC meeting to discuss funding / phasing ■ TBD Potential construction start unOrw� VIRG 1 F�a±a,Highway BEACH NVOOT 1� �`/Admmis±ration nR�f��, I-264 AND INDEPENDENCE BQULE'�✓ARD INTERCHANGE ACCESS REPORT �� BEACH 1 -264 AND INDEPENDENCE BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE AcCEss REPORT Thank you!! CIT"MTA � VI OF Federal ai�anroway VDOT nR , VIRGINIA � Federal Highway BEACH Administration PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE NORTH OF INTERSTATE Columbus57 }�, hhttttf' cQD ` 0. CD � . tt"•r�om ��,���. ��'`t��r�:. �4 ��� t t t Grade Separation as i ttr if- 9, , ar Independence Blvd elevated loop lace to Flyover re Y p p ram p All four weaves eliminated r - _,- i�iii, E — tttt x - - Two loop ramps removed — _ - - _ - Replace bridge r --- ------= -- --=------- - unTw AdnUvSkofim VDOT 20 Feaerai►YgAww V I RG I NIA �7R .�M� I-264 AND INDEPENDENCE BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE ACCESS REPORT ,,�,, BEACH PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE SOUTH OF INTERSTATE AII four weaves eliminated __- __-- - r' —� --- - - --- -- _ __--117 Two loop ramps removed :; tt Replace bridge " r. • t X iil t t t t, X Off' Relocated South Blvd. Right-in-right-out New ramp connection to 1-264 East & West at Baxter Rd Continuous sidewalk on Independence ; err • from Holland Rd to Town Center Two-lane ramp from 1-264 E to Independence e � 4'"'O1 I-264 AND INDEPENDENCE BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE ACCESS REPORT BEA CHI" XVDDT ?_1. POTENTIAL PROJECT PRIORITIZATION PHASE 1 Bonney Rd intersection;New EB 1-264 off-ramps; t EB&WB 1-264 off-ramps;reconstruct WB 1-264 on-ramp 03 00 low, C�• ; +� - 1 }tt} �1����l�et•��12m.1•r�.�1=tf� {l T +4 tttt �� 40 ` '•' O� cr .r'E' - `tea • :/ :}^ y ►" .3N VIP ement s jt`� ,, ►. unTw� `''v°` �FedBrO fanon 1-264 AND INDEPENDENCE BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE ACCESS REPORT BEACH IA VDOT 22 AdnrrNpralbn ._._..............._........... ��,i BEACH POTENTIAL PROJECT PRIORITIZATION PHASE 2 WB 1-264 bridges over Independence k ®"" � 7'1 �O t � h for off-ramps __ m two nce Blvd from EB 1-264 off-ramp north; 44 t�a section; New EB 1-264 off-ramps; off-ramps; reconstruct WB 1-264 on-ramp 9� Jr i �I 'A / 11 ill ttt )tr s P tee.. 4t, � 41 11 ttt I LLtt . /. �*A t It it tiff ✓ j -------------- u � k z 41 w I li ^ 40 ON T F9dwol Highway unmrw 9111�1 ,ry OF IkVDDT 1 ..;_.� abon . ('7R IM 1-264 AND INDEPENDENCE BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE ACCESS REPORT VIRGINIA 23 ��Admmstrtbn BEACH POTENTIAL PROJECT PRIORITIZATION PHASE 3 Columbus St Am 47 SB ,.,fit yl' r tereIr 03 CL CD h; A ramp 4 1N ttt it - --- ------ - _ -- it i� t i; x Q14 1 redew!Hignw;;v ~r%orA G� VIM IMF I-264 AND INDEPENDENCE BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE ACCEss REPORT VIRGINIA XVDOT 24 venom sranor .a .._. _,. .�i BEACH 3 CITY COUNCILS BRIEFINGS 2026 DRAFT LEGISLATIVE AGENDA ITEM#77572 3:12 P.M. Mayor Dyer welcomed Brent McKenzie, Legislative Affairs Director. Mr. McKenzie 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. McKenzie for the presentation. September 23, 2025 .4 '..�• `(aP�v� Y.J._ ti y^ f aay{ FAN 4• t 4 rr a . ..... .. .. !� P ff The CityVirginiaof Beach Draft 2026 General Assembly Legislative Agenda September 23 , 2025 CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH Today's Presentation 1__-Tod ay's a s k 2. General Assembly Preview 3. Legislative Agenda timeline 4. Legislative Agenda Planning 5. Policy Priorities 6. City Charter Amendment 7. Virginia Code Amendments 8. Budget requests 9. Legislative Reception 10. Guidance/Questions VB Guidance At the conclusion of today's presentation, we are looking for: 1. Guidance on issues that should be added/changed/removed 2. E-Bike Options 3. Legislative Reception Discussion ve 2026 General Assembly • 2026 will be a 60 day "long" session (46-day "short" session in odd numbered years) Will build the two-year biennial budget_(FY27 and Virginia GeneralAssembjy_ FY28) • Governor Youngkin will introduce his final budget on 19 December 17th Senate 21 • Will also amend the FY26 budget • Session begins on January 14t" 8 House • Session should conclude by March 14th 51 • Major themes will be shaped by election results 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 • Response to federal government reductions (Jobs, Republican Democrat Medicaid, SNAP, Local Grants) • Electricity demand, data center impacts, updating the Clean Economy Act 4 V • . • . , 40 Timelline July/August Solicit Department Directors and Council Members for agenda requests September Vet ideas and draft language for legislative agenda September 23 Present Draft Legislative Agenda October 7 Public Hearing for Legislative Agenda October 14 Council provides feedback based on public input as to what they would like to see in the final agenda October 21 Legislative Agenda is brought to Council for adoption November — December Legislative Agenda is communicated to Virginia Beach Delegation and bill patrons are requested November — December Legislative reception Legislative Agenda Planning In September of 2023, Council adopted a policy regarding the process and adoption requirements for the City's Legislative Agenda. • A legislative agenda item for the draft legislative agenda may be proposed in one of three manners: 1. Proposed by the Mayor 2. Proposed by at least three members of the City Council 3. Proposed by a City Department and approved by the City Manager • Legislative Agenda items require 2/3s majority for approval • Charter amendments to the legislative agenda requires 3/4s majority for approval vg Policy Priorities v9 Affordable Housing The City of Virginia Beach seeks to address the growing need for affordable housing with the goal to ensure that all residents have access to safe, high quality, and affordable housing and to promote inclusive and diverse communities. • Because every locality has its unique challenges, the City of Virginia Beach encourages the General Assembly to provide funding, incentives, and policy flexibility to allow localities to tailor solutions that will fit their communities while maintaining the ability to control land use decisions at the local level. • 1 he City of 'Virginia Beach supports efforts to reform the eviction process to ensure that tenants have adequate opportunities to meet their rental requirements and remain in their homes while safeguarding investments made by landlords. . • The City of Virginia Beach supports increased funding for the Virginia Housing Trust Fund to expand and preserve the supply of affordable homes. • The City of Virginia Beach supports efforts to establish, expand, and fund rental assistance programs and first-time homebuyer assistance programs. VB Economic Development The City of Virginia Beach aims to implement a dynamic and forward-thinking economic development strategy designed to foster sustainable growth, enhance economic diversification, and promote innovation. • The City of Virginia Beach encourages the General Assembly to support local and regional efforts to attract and retain talent that will support the growing workforce needs of the Hampton Roads region. • The City of Virginia Beach encourages the General Assembly to support initiatives that provide funding, incentives, and policy flexibility that aligns with the City Is economic growth strategy. • The City of Virginia Beach requests continued support from the General Assembly to increase access to affordable childcare. • The City of Virginia Beach requests that the General Assembly provide funding for the recently created Sports Tourism Grant Program. V4B Education The City of Virginia Beach continues to support the Virginia Beach School Board's efforts to enhance educationall-resources, teacher support, and student development to f��ter a roh,I�t educational environment and prepare students for future success. • The City of Virginia Beach encourages the General Assembly to implement reforms to increase the Commonwealth's share of education funding as was identified in the 2024 JLARC study regarding Virginia's K-12 Funding Formula. • The City of Virginia Beach supports efforts by the General Assembly to provide additional funding to support school construction, including efforts to ensure that Virginia Lottery Funds are utilized to enhance education funding, not supplant existing needs and allocations. As construction costs continue to increase, it is critical that localities have support from the Commonwealth to continue to modernize school facilities. VB Energy The City of Virginia Beach seeks to establish a forward-looking multi-pronged energy policy designed to enhance energy sustainability, reliability, and resilience. This policy aims to integrate renewable energy sources, improve energy efficiency, and prepare for future energy demands while reducing the city's carbon footprint. • The City of Virginia Beach supports efforts by the General Assembly to reduce the cost and administration of renewable energy interconnectivity at municipal facilities. • While the City of Virginia Beach supports the Commonwealth's goals to increase the use of clean energy, it is critical to recognize the potential impact utility scale energy projects have on communities and localities. Because of these potential impacts, the City of Virginia Beach encourages the General Assembly to continue to support the authority of localities to regulate the siting and development of energy facilities. VB Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Impacts The City of Virginia Beach seeks to address fiscal challenges and annual budgetary impacts in a responsible manner that effectively meets essential services and community needs. • Federal Government decisions to realign its priorities, reduce the federal workforce, and reform federal programs, will likely impact the Commonwealth's economy and reduce available services. When resources are not available at the federal or state level, it falls onto local governments to provide resources for residents most in need, especially as it comes to health care, housing, and food insecurity. The City of Virginia Beach encourages the General Assembly to prioritize filling these funding gaps where possible and to partner with local governments to support those who will be irnnacted. • The City of Virginia Beach requests that the General Assembly refrain from capping, removing, or restricting local government revenue sources without replacing the source with a sustainable revenue source of equal rate. • City staff have identified more than 75 mandates from the state and federal governments that have created an unfunded burden of more than $125 million annually hn� ,�� `` ��` ° �, �f:^ ' < "° °� ~` The City of Virginia Beach requests that the General Assembly refrain from creating additional unfunded mandates and provide financial support to fill the gaps created by these unfunded mandates. • Maintain local option regarding collective bargaining for public sector employees VB Flooding and Stormwater The City of Virginia Beach aims to improve resilience to flooding, enhance stormwater infrastructure, and promote sustainable practices to mitigate the impacts of extreme weather events. • The City of Virginia Beach requests that the Commonwealth develop a state funding program to support the non-federal match requirements of localities for federal grants that support large-scale flood relief projects. • The City of Virginia Beach supports continued investment in the Storm Water Local Assistance Fund (SLAF) for improvements and installation of effective storm water management controls. • The City of Virginia Beach supports increased funding for the Community Flood Preparedness Fund along with ire.; : oved guidelk.. . . for the program that increases the project cap, extends the loan period, and delays interest accrual until project completion. VB land Use The City of Virginia Beach aims to utilize a comprehensive land use and development strategy to guide sustainable growth, optimize land utilization, and enhance the quality of life for its residents. • The City of Virginia Beach requests that the General Assembly refrain from passing legislation that would reduce or eliminate the authority of the Commonwealth's localities from making their own land use decisions. • The City of Virginia Beach supports preserving local authority to regulate short term rentals and to enhance enforcement of those regulations. Public Safety The City of Virginia Beach seeks to ensure a safe and healthy community for residents and visitors through proactive measures, enhanced technology, and increased resources. • The City of Virginia Beach requests that the General Assembly prioritize increased dedicated funding to police, fire, and emergency medical services. • The City of Virginia Beach requests that the General Assembly preserve existing local authority to implement public safety technology including expanding local authority to install speed enforcement cameras beyond school and construction zones and enable the abatement devices to better enhance the quality of life in our neighborhoods. • The City of Virginia Beach requests that the General Assembly provide greater resources for localities and the Commonwealth's Office of Hemp Enforcement (OHE) to better educate the public, especially minors, on the risks of possessing and consuming intoxicating hemp products and to better enforce the laws regulating these products, with an emphasis placed on enforcement action plans for retailers who continue to sell intoxicating hemp products. SIB Transportation The City of Virginia Beach seeks to enhance mobility, reduce congestion, and improve sustainability of transportation infrastructure through modernizing road networks, supporting public-transit and multi-modal options, and ensuring safety and accessibility for all users. • The City of Virginia Beach supports efforts to continue to improve highway and secondary roadway infrastructure throughout Hampton Roads. • The City of Virginia Beach supports efforts by Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) to protect and enhance transit programs and funding including appropriate essential, consistent funding to meet HRT's capital and operating needs, including innovative transit options such as micro-transit. • The City of Virginia Beach supports General Assembly efforts to continue investing in trail projects with a request that the Virginia Beach Trail be considered for any future funding opportunities. • The City of Virginia Beach supports efforts by the General Assembly to protect vulnerable road users, including pedestrians and cyclists. • The City of Virginia Beach supports efforts to promote micromobility options while also improving safety and user education related to e-bakes. -- City Charter Amendment Protecting the Blue line The City of Virginia Beach requests that the General Assembly amend the City of Virginia Beach Charter to require an affirmative supermajority vote of three-fourths of all members of City Council is required to approve a land use application south of the Bl_ue--Line. " Section 2.03. Procedure for Land Use Approvals South of the Blue Line Inland the "blue line" shall be a line running along � -• As used in this section, North Landing Road to Indian River Road, then extends eastward to New Bridge Road, then proceeding north until it intersects with Sandbridge Road, then proceeding eastward tracing the eastern and southern boundaries of the Sandbridge Special Service District until Transition such boundary reaches the Atlantic Ocean. a • No land use application to the City Council south of the blue line ' creating a more intense use than the then-current approval for such property on the effective date of this legislation shall be approved except by a recorded affirmative vote of three-fourths of all of the ;., members elected to the City Council • VB Virginia Code Amendments De-listing Noncompliant Short-term Rentals The City of Virginia Beach requests that the General Assembly adopt legislation that Short-Term grants localities the authority to require an Rental Property STR platform to remove a nonconforming STR listing and refund/cancel bookings for 311 that listing. ' nr 1 i V Establish the Emergency Responder Grant Fund and Program The City of Virginia Beach requests that the General Assembly establish and fund a grant program administered byr°'` M the Virginia Department of Fire Vito Programs to provide funding to localities for cancer screenings for first ` Ioca g � t � responders. f JO Y VP Expanding the allowable expenses under " Four for life" funding for EMS The City of Virginia requests that the General Assembly adopt legislation that expands the allowable expenses under the "Four for Life" program. Amend Virginia Code Section 46.2-694 Fees for vehicles designed and used for transportation of passengers; e. Twenty-six percent shall be returned by the Comptroller to the locality wherein such vehicle is registered, to provide ` funding for training of volunteer or salaried emergency medical services personnel of nonprofit emergency medical services 100, agencies that hold a valid license issued by the Commissioner of10 or Health and for the purchase of necessary equipment, a-n4 supplies _ cilities, vehicles p . the other operating expenses deemed necessary by the locality to enst -- �' �� �7'ency . .. • for use in such locality for emergency medical services provided by nonprofit emergency medical services agencies that hold a valid license issued by the Commissioner of Health. Fire Programs Fund Aid to Localities Request that the General Assembly increase the annual assessment J levied on businesses that sell fire insurance premiums from the amount ate B of one percent of the total direct gross premium income for such insurance to one and a half percent. Amend Virginia Code Section 38.2 Insurance, Chapter 4. 38.2-401. Fire Programs Fund: U The Commission shall annually assess against all licensed insurance companies doing business in the Commonwealth by writing any type of insurance as defined in §§ 38.2-1101 38.2-111, 38.2-126, 38.2-130 and 38.2-131 and those combination olicies as defined in §38.2-1921 that contain insurance as defined in U38.2-110, 38.2-111 and 38.2-126, an assessment in the amount of of the total direct gross premium income for such insurance. Such assessment shall be apportioned, assessed and paid as prescribed by § 38.2-403. In any year in which a company has no direct gross premium income or in which its direct gross premium income is insufficient to produce at the rate of assessment prescribed by law an amount equal to or in excess of $100, there shall be so apportioned and assessed against such company a contribution of $100. VB low-impact Utility Markings The City Council requests that the General ell Assembly grant localities the authority, by ' p ordinance, to require the use of low-impact markings when identifying utility locations in officially designated tourism zones. Amend State Corporation Commission Rule 20VAC5-309-110. General Marking Requirements. ` J . If the use of line marking is considered GING �' ` damaging to property (driveways, landscaping, historic locations, t:�Z)Plgi IdLv.0 LUU1 i�r Fi WSLi iLL. , to the extent boundaries are known), "spot" marking or other suitable marking methods shall be used. VB Marsh Terrace Project Permit The City of Virginia Beach requests that the General Assembly authorize the Virginia Marine Resource Commission to permit the marsh terrace project and allow it to move forward. Amend Virginia Code Section 28.2-1205. Permits for the use of state-owned bottomlands "A local government whose borders are adjacent to the Back Bay and its tributaries who is intendin to construct ~. ` wetlands within the Bonney Cove section of Back Bay and its tributaries, for the purposes of marsh restoration' and/or creation, shall be authorized by the Virginia Marine r Resources Commission when the acreage of restored and/or created wetlands together with acreage promoting regrowth of submerged aquatic vegetation equals or exceeds the total acreage of direct impacts to submerged Y01, aquatic vegetation, plus direct impactsto "vegirect etated wetlands of Back Bay and its tributaries", and impacts to "nonvegetated wetlands." VB Menhaden Fishing Regulation The City of Virginia Beach requests the General Assembly devote additional resources to better understand the ecology of menhaden in the Chesapeake Bay region and to direct the Virginia Marine Resources Commission to implement additional conservation-minded management strategies for the Menhaden Reduction fishery for Virginia's waters. • Prohibit industrial reduction fishing in Virginia's waters until -- adequate science is developed to determine the sustainability of removing large volumes of this key forage species from the Chesapeake Bay estuary. • Implement quota periods for the Chesapeake Bay Reduction Cap, to mitigate impacts of concentrated industrial fishing effort in the Bay. • Adopt time and area closures in order to protect important predator species, such as osprey. • Require fisheries observers on all purse-seine fishing trips within the Chesapeake Bay. Funding to come from a Virginia reduction landings fee established by the Commonwealth. via " Pop-up" Event Zones The City of Virginia Beach requests that the General Assembly provide the authority for a locality to create a "Pop-Up Zone" that includes the following: Pop-Up Event Zone Requirements: • Localities must provide a minimum of 24 hours' public notice before a Pop-Up Event Zone is activated. • Public Information Webpage • Clearly visible signage must be posted at all ingress and egress points of the Pop-Up Zone • Ifspeed limits are reduced within the zone, additional si na a must clearly indicate the newspeed limit to motorists.— Pop-Up Event Zone Enforcement Powers: • Enhanced Traffic Fines • Temporary Speed Limit Reductions • Localities may establish and enforce occupancy limits on both public and private property within the Pop-Up Zone • Cost Recovery from Event Organizers • Curfew for Unaccompanied Minors VB Budget Amendments Organization Amount Requested Virginia Beach Fire Out of the first year of the budget, the City of Virginia Beach requests $1,775,000 Department funding to support VBFD's Urban Search & Rescue Task Forces (VATF-2) Virginia Beach Police Out of the first year of the budget, the City of Virginia Beach requests $1,000,000 Department funding to support gun violence prevention , of which funding will go towards the City's Parks After Dark Program and to upgrade equipment needs that will support safety in neighborhoods AquariumVirginia Out of the first year of the budget, the City of Virginia Beach requests $250,000 funding to support the Virginia Aquarium's Stranding Program AquariumVirginia The City of Virginia Beach requests support for the renovation and Up to $10,000,000 expansion of the Virginia Aquarium Out of the first year of the budget, the City of Virginia Beach requests $250,000 additional support for the renovation of Courthouse office space in Building 10 Empowering local Governments : Funding Unfunded Mandates Through Partnership The City of Virginia Beach requests that the General Assembly expand taxing authority to generate new, sustainable revenue streams for local governments. New Revenue Opportunities Existing Revenue Streams— Expand Local Share 1. Cannabis Marketplace 4. Online Sports Gambling • 2025 Proposal: 2.5% local tax = $20M/year by 2031 Current: 15% state tax = $92M/year (no local share) • Proposed Increase: 5% local tax = $40M/year by 2031 Proposed: Add 5% local tax = $30.7M/year 2. Skill Games Daily Fantasy Sports: If the General Assembly moves forward with • 2025 Proposal: 2.25% local share = $15M/year regulating and taxing DFS similar to online sports gambling, then a • Proposed Increase: 5% local share = $33.5M/year local government tax should be included. 3. [-Gaming 5. Tobacco Products 15% state tax generates $150M—$400M/year State revenue: $225M/year from cigarettes and other tobacco taxes Proposed Local Tax: Localities capped at 40C per pack or their current rate; no authority to tax • 5% _ $53M—$133M/year other tobacco products • 2.5% _ $26.5M—$66.75M/year Proposals: Remove cap on local cigarette taxes Add local tax on "other" tobacco that is equal to %z state tax = $27.5M/year 6. Modernizing the Sales Tax to Include Digital Downloads and Streaming State revenue estimates: $200M - $500M 1% local tax estimate: $40M - $100M VB Additional Issues E- Bike Safety • Included language from the Active Transportation Advisory Committee in the policy section The City of Virginia Beach supports efforts to promote micromobility options while also improving safety and user education related to e-bikes. • Also included a page in the code amendment section to provide flexibility E-bikes offer a convenient, eco friendly mode of transportation, but their speed and accessibility also introduce unique safety challenges—particularly for younger or inexperienced riders. The increased presence of e-bikes on roads, sidewalks, and shared paths has led to a rise in accidents and near-misses involving pedestrians, motorists, and other vulnerable users, such as children and seniors. To address these concerns, the City of Virginia Beach urges the General Assembly to adopt enhanced regulations aimed at improving safety for all e-bike users and the broader public. Clear, enforceable rules are essential to minimizing hazardous interactions and ensuring that public spaces remain safe, accessible, and welcoming to everyone. • We will bring an additional presentation to you regarding existing authority from the Commonwealth and in our local code and look for further guidance of how you would like to move fo rwa rd. Legislative Reception • Surveying for new date • Still proposing an open reception in the evening • Goal is to strengthen relationships between City Council and General Assembly delegation, meet any new members of the delegation, and to provide an opportunity to educate the delegation about the legislative agenda vs Guidance and Questions 1. Guidance on issues that should be added/changed/removed 2. E-Bike Options 3. Legislative Reception Discussion via 4 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFING PENDING PLANNING ITEMS ITEM#77573 4:10 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 a part of the record. Mayor Dyer expressed his appreciation to Ms. Alcock for the presentation. September 23, 2025 y PLANNING ITEMS OCTOBER 7T" & OCTOBER 21ST CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 CITY OF VIRGINIA ,._.�.,.� BEACH SUMMARY — October 7TH 11 Planning Items Scheduled for City Council's Consideration ITEMS 1 & 2: Concorde Apts, LP • Subdivision Variance (Section 4.4(b) of Subdivision Regulations) • Conditional Rezoning (1-1 Light Industrial District to Conditional A-36 Apartment District) • Recommended for Approval by Planning Commission & Staff ITEMS 3 & 4: West Neck Community Association, INC. • Modification of Proffers • Conditional Use Permit (Outdoor Recreational Facility) • Recommended for Approval by Planning Commission & Staff ITEM 5: SS Newtown LLC - DBA (Arrowhead Car Care) • Conditional Rezoning (R-7.5 Residential District to Conditional A- 24 Apartment District) • Recommended for Approval by Planning Commission & Staff ITEM 6: The Church in Virginia Beach • Conditional Use Permit (Religious Use) 2 VS • Recommended for Approval by Planning Commission & Staff SUMMARY — October 7TH 11 Planning Items Scheduled for City Council's ConsiderationCMeApl,LP ITEM 7: Jay Erny • Conditional Use Permit (Alternative Residential Development) • Recommended for Approval by Planning Commission & Staff ITEM 8: Mark & Somer Brown • Conditional Use Permit (Outdoor Recreational Facility) • Recommended for Approval by Planning Commission & Staff ITEM 9: Michael Bacle • Conditional Use Permit (Firewood Preparation Facility) • Recommended for Approval by Planning Commission & Staff ITEM 10: Belinda Gail Hill • Conditional Use Permit (Home-Based Wildlife Rehabilitation Center) • Recommended for Approval by Planning Commission & Staff 3 VB SUMMARY — October 7TH 11 Planning Items Scheduled for City Council's Consideration ITEM 11: Juxhin Eugene Sela • Conditional Use Permit (Short Term Rental) • Recommended for Approval by Planning Commission & Staff Mmh�l 9- 4 VB ITEMS 1 & 2 - CONCORDE APTS, LP City Council: District 4 (Ross-Hammond) Location: Parcel directly southwest of 5945 Burton Station Road SUBDIVISION VARIANCE (Section 4.4(b) of Subdivision Regulations) CONDITIONAL REZONING (1-1 Light Industrial District to Conditional A-36 Apartment District) Staff Recommends Approval Planning Commission voted 10 to 0 to recommend Approval 5 ITEMS 1 & 2 - CONCORDE APTS, LP t,- Request to conditionally rezone an approximately 6.26-acre parcel " .W.. adjacent to Norfolk Premium Outlets �. ", �` • Subdivision variance required since site does not have direct access from a public street - Required lot width: 200 feet; 0 feet proposed r • Required street line frontage: 160 feet; 0 feet proposed Currently undeveloped & mostly wooded • Located within the Burton Station Strategic Growth Area (SGA) CONCORDE APTS, LP 16 VIS ITEMS 1 & 2 - CONCORDE APTS, LP • 180 multi-family units proposed; 28.75 units per acre • Easement granted for access to ® Premium Outlets Boulevard and ® through the adjacent parking lot • Stormwater to be handled with y► regional BMP on the parcel to the south 1� '�� ` ����'' ��• • 327 parking spaces required and provided onsite t � 11 bicycle spaces required; 16 �v spaces provided e . • Required building foundation, streetscape, and interior parking lot plantings provided CONCORDE APTS, LP 17 ITEMS 1 & 2 - CONCORDE APTS, LP a, _L a •-. .•. TS3 •-. Tsa • Four, four-story buildings proposed with a maximum height of 58 feet 2 inches • Materials include a mix of brick, board & batten siding, vinyl siding, and architectural shingles • Rents consistent with established affordability standards for workforce housing in Virginia Beach • No known opposition CONCORDE APTS, LP 18 COMMUNITYITEMS 3 & 4 - WEST NECK • • City Council: District 2 (Henley) • • of 1 _ PDH1 " PDH1 PDH1 O�p SIGI'�PD��1 SO�w 9R 2 Q' P1 PDH1 , PDH1 ,�J N LEGENp G r � W cti b' P1 .I D ?• 3 STOryEIy 3 \\ � i� �Cf MODIFICATION OF • • CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (Outdoor • . Staff Recommends Approval Planning Commission • • 9 to 0 with 1 abstentionto recommend App pval ITEMS 3 & 4- WEST NECK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. • Modification of Proffers and a Conditional Use Permit for an Outdoor Recreational Facility 2004 Modification of Proffers designated the site for a multi- , .� ,� - purpose building s 1 ` • Proposing 2 pickleball courts, spectator seating, sidewalks, and a stormwater management facility • Exclusively for the use of residents of the Villages at West Neck WEST NECK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. 1 10 'VB ITEMS 3 & 4- WEST NECK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. • Parking provided at the West Neck Community Hall to the west of the courts • Located within Transition Area; chose not to present to the Transition Area/Interfacility Traffic Area Citizens Advisory Committee (TA/ITA CAC) • Planning Commission added a condition to limit hours to 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. • No known opposition WEST NECK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. 1 11 V8 ITEM 5 - SS NEWTOWN LLC - DBA (ARROWHEAD CAR CARE) City Council: District 1 (Hutcheson) Location: 5773 Arrowhead Drive, Suite 107 OU flit kN fit VD NI OR Ro 14, � a CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (Automobile Repair Garage) Staff Recommends Approval Planning Commission voted 10 to 0 to recommend Approval 12 "` ITEM 5 - SS NEWTOWN LLC - DBA (ARROWHEAD CAR CARE) • • Request for a Conditional Use • Permit for an Automobile Repair f; Garage General automotive repair and maintenance services Proposed hours of operation: . ; 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday - r 3 Saturday A 1 SS NEWTOWN LLC- DBA (ARROWHEAD CAR CARE) 13 VB ITEM 5 - SS NEWTOWN LLC - DBA (ARROWHEAD CAR CARE) F • 2 employees anticipated • 2 parking-spaces .-4- - provided �._. 13 inch sign on suite door, no additional changes proposed • Located in the Newtown Strategic Growth Area (SGA); recommended 5-year •R 4, expiration • No known opposition 55 NEWTOWN LLC - DBA (ARROWHEAD CAR CARE) 14 ITEM • - THE CHURCH IN VIRGINIA BEACH Council:Lity • Location: 5 • • . • Q CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT u � N a O� CyRO T6d ��.�_,SOUTHER� �jQ 6 ACADEMY Rp gCADEMy � � ' A C7 3 n C d s W c AM15H y N WO Dq HOLT p ., OVERp .$ O h AgR(IgM p�1P40�NT GRAYSON _� (Religious Staff Recommends • • • ITEM 6 THE CHURCH IN VIRGINIA BEACH Request for a Conditional Use Permit forReligious Use CEOT.L.�.x10,500 sf, 2 Y2 storybuilding 1 1 I sanctuary 1,500 sf covered pavilion to the east of the main building Deviation requested from the minimum lot area requirements for Religious Use 3 acres required; 1.59 acres b P� « provided in Q11wAlC!fi!• v rea v.aire pnwmr«riv.a CP-2 40 parking • . - - • - • spaces provided ITEM 6 - THE CHURCH IN VIRGINIA BEACH BUIIdln 40 feet(as measured from fr'h!yard) 5263 Greerwich Rd Pv Tri. -Asphault Roof ShIngles ,She top,slopes ft_Is f..l to 0 feot In near' -Window Shutters • 40-foot building height proposed; 75-foot maximum height in the 0-2 District Hours of operation: Sundays: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 r,. pit noon • L � r, W i�i Wednesdays: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.M. THE CHURCH IN VIRGINIA BEACH 17 VB ITEM 6 - THE CHURCH IN VIRGINIA BEACH • •t-tall freestanding d proposed ' • ' • landscaping around base Public Works variance required ' to insufficient space to provide a commercial entrance Condition added by the • "xMit y!a Commission to include • • sidewalk on the west of the entrance with an ADA-compliant ramp`-. 3 speakers at the • Commission in support of • the request • known opposition THE CHURCH IN VIRGINIA BEACH 1 18 „', ITEM 7 - JAY ERNY City Council: District 2 (Henley) Location: 1524 Gum Bridge Road 40 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (Alternative Residential Development) Staff Recommends Approval Planning Commission voted 10 to 0 to recommend Approval 19 Ng ITEM 7 - JAY ERNY • Request for a Conditional Use Permit for an Alternative ResidervtfaWevelop-ment a _ Section 405 of the Zoning Ordinance allows City Council , to grant a CUP to allow r residential density greater than that which is permitted by right • Density is dependent on the suitability of the soils 46 JAY ERNY 20 ITEM 7 1 ERNY 10 Seeksto subdivide Parcel A into two lots: v,:=,•• acres 0 Parcel A E � :6fl Aft L.}N.tl Y]f5! y Approximately , acres of ' EI PARCEL At i property are located in the AE PARCEL A: flood . moo K' EXISTING TREE LINE - and Floodplain - •••••••• BUFFER TO REMAIN PARCEL AZ c •L FL©ODPLAIN SUBIECT E1QO0ACRES _ ? + TO SPECIALRESTRICTlONS Subject • Special Restrictions 4 : Cannot be used to calculate the -__, allowable density ITEM 7 JAY ERNY Based on • il types present on ti .� site, only • dwelling units are permitted One single-family dwelling proposed [ per • approximately i in size E PARCEL Al i i'At11U 5)1 P.tl1 IOIK� PARCEL Al i PARCEL A2�Ye•rrm Condition added to • • • • mre x' � IXI5TING TREE LINE styles meet the •� BUFFER TG REMAIN P Rural , DesignO.00 ACRES FLOODPLAINSU6EC7 Guidelines for' "••"" TO SPECIALRESTRIC110N5 i •: j single-family C4 ! t • • No known opposition ■ ITEM 8 - MARK & SOMER BROWN City Council: District 2 (Henley) Location: 5917 Blackwater Road l i CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (Outdoor Recreation Facility) Staff Recommends Approval Planning Commission voted 8 to 1 to recommend Approval 23 V13 - _ R ITEM 8 MARK SOMER BROWN Request for a Conditional Use Permit(CUP) for an Outdoor PareN I r � RecreationFacility to operate I i dirt • • track I • training Parcel created via Alternative Residential Development CUP in 2009 r ARf.A��7t ACRFS a -- PRF.L/LI.VARY SVRR/VJSlfl.l !'l..t\' Rear portion of parcel, mow, .,„,,,,,,,>.,,•, ,,...,,,.. ""'•« � .w•a>.•'}�.m��.,uvn ParoN NumMr(CP/N) 1398-12-97t5 � - ILAyM" rron ?��rtp'ntn approximately acres, • • �.✓..+.aw.r.....,...+....�,• 3�"'.'. rlr tL fOOJ Jwar �rK omicAui,:iAwrt•m� WPwA 4AW.,,Ilea. tA.9tto an ae•,Yi Rqs.aAaw agricultural A • BROWN 24 r ITEM 8 - MARK & SOMER BROWN • Staff recommended conditions: • No more than 12, one-day camps per year • 1 individual/small group lesson permitted per week with no more than 3 children per 4 lesson • Operation limited to 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. • No amplified music or outdoor lighting permitted w.1 Portable restrooms to be provided during camps and removed afterwards 4a • Vehicles limited to designated parking area No more than 40 students on property at a time • Site plan required for improvements • Concrete apron to be installed MARK & SOMER BROWN 125 V n ITEM 8 - MARK & SOMER BROWN • Conditions modified by Planning Commission: - r No more than 20, one-day camps per year 2 individual/small group lessons itted per week with no moreperm than 5 children per lesson .- Removed condition to require installation of concrete apron MARK &SOMER BROWN 1 26 AS ITEM 8 - MARK & SOMER BROWN • Support • 22 letters of support • Petition of support with 172 J signatures • 2 speakers at Planning Commission • Opposition OAF • 2 letters of opposition • 1 speaker at Planning Commission MARK & sOMER BROWN 1 27 VB ITEM 9 - MICHAEL BACLE City Council: District 2 (Henley) Location: Parcel directly southeast of 1625 Indian River Road j CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (Firewood Preparation Facility) Staff Recommends Approval Planning Commission voted 10 to 0 to recommend Approval 28 ITEM 9 - MICHAEL BACLE 1 Request for a Conditional Use Y f Permit (CUP) for a Firewood Preparation Facility ►Y Notice of Violation for operation without a CUP issued in January 2025 t • Proposed hours of operation r 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Sunday / s a fri ti MICHAEL BACLE 29 VB ._ �a� _��-'—'- _ Ali. "f 7 e � • � • 9S"'_ '��bo ��'� """. .fir" �" _�T-r� .�e. , • • I • • I • '=#MUM - j A���1�..i.14Y0 M i -� SdF.<. 7ns raw !r:.. Tar � ..�..N.i. .wA.He�eAu _ I � I • • � • • = • � W M A !Mi METAL - _—- • • • • - i 1 GAIL HILL Council:City • • • 1 ' De Laura Lane BARK LN y \ CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (Home-Based Wildlife Rehabilitation Center) Staff s Bpi owStN o Zf T Pp O M�q 2, �YNCh y cT T<Z rP F=� r=C'R :EP �ti�C NO`POPti v CS p0 STRO�LAVF � OV K'ESTGROVE�� ...,vf_'f,du Jclmry^c �� P � GQ9c9 FP�� c'�y _ Recommends Approval Planning Commission voted 10 to 0 to recommend Approval ITEM 10 - BELINDAGAILHILL Request for a Conditional Use ,y Permit to operate a Home-Based k Wildlife Rehabilitation Center The applicant proposes to care for ems; small mammals y` = The use will occur solely within a §,R fix• J...'�Y f' 6:_ designated room inside the house; no interior or exterior modifications are proposed BELINDA GAIL HILL 132 ITEM 10 - BELINDAGAILHILL • No more than 10 infant 4 animals on the property at any time i 1I I IIIIII I�IIIIII k �INIIIII�I . _ F Applicant licensed with t h e u�lllllllllll!III�(Illll�l��� �� ���' ullul�lll� III�IIIG��lll�ll�r'rl ♦ Department of Wildlife NP �i� _ Resources (DWR) jJ11111������I�YI�IVV�Vfi �I�I�►���II IIIIIIIIIIIII I IIIIIIIIIIII IIwW� Animals received from IIII ! ; 'Jlllllll;i - parent organization only, � � ��° � ���I►��°� not the generalpublic; "�'�`�t '°' �I«�� ► transferred to a secondary roili o��Y6lalaip�� - _� �, k ,IIU�Ii�I II���iiihinuAmunii h► �, ,�ti care facility once weaned �Alllllllllll111llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllc = from formula -- . -, - No known opposition BELINDA GAIL HILL 133 VB Council:City ' - Location: • Street, Unit 300 CONDITIONAL USE vgrua&yrh� 4trtst < ct � 1 , � ,RHo 4tnr4" ➢ 22N0 ST o RtHtNt4 OR(STR-OR) i z L 4R141 1 ' ERMIT (Short Term Rental) Recommends • • • Planning Commission voted 10 to 1 to recommend Approval 34 ., 1 ( �OR,S R. R)('H D) 251h Street Municipal 251H51 RSD(GB1 OR(STk-OR} Parking Garage R;ST,I (>R 24 Ste' 25tHST RS �jOB) Al>, Al .(OB A17( T ( ) CF JSTR cR) Al2)rB) Al?;Fri) " 24THST 2 24(O A 2((1 ) AAt(UB) ti O (} (01, O IY{51 r2 {! • • • • • • A2410B) 3F ST ( B 241 A24(09) M A (OB! 0.24 Miles ,Al2(OH; • . • . • • A , — 2(,Il►� T- 0.36 Miles R (IR) , 1 R5S(08) 23(tpST e1 BiOR{aTR-OR) T 2(08) 2e7B, F12(OB) A ) �22140 ST • . • • • • • RI I'r ) O R5'(�( B 2 OR(S'(f 0R) -.1S (2 OR',sT OR) OR(STR=ORj 4 • • • . ) ;' ORiSTR-OR) 21ST ST 2Np S �� O (,. IR-OR) S (}:(STR-nW 21ST S'T • �TR.OR) 215 OR!STR-OR Subject Site oR(STRvlki- �,,,..►�" _,k(S T R-O R; 1 t 1 1 � , ' • • • prior zoningcomplaints; site is not currently advertised 5T HAIf•SZ � � 1 •��., t • knownopposition SUMMARY — October 21st 6 Planning Items Scheduled for City Council's Consideration ITEM 1: Phil M. Bonifant • Modification of Conditions • Recommended for Approval by Planning Commission & Staff ITEM 2: Ellmer Properties Virginia Beach, LLC 5073 Virginia Belch BNd.LLC • Modification of Conditions Ell—P-,red—Virginia Beach,LLC • Recommended for Approval by Planning Commission & Staff ITEM 3: Ellmer Properties Bonney Road, LLC • Conditional Use Permit (Bulk Storage Yard) ASC Real Estate LLC(Margaret Sh,i,) • Recommended for Denial by Staff • Recommended for Approval by Planning Commission Phil M.Bonfilant ITEM 4: ASC Real Estate LLC • Conditional Use Permit (Bulk Storage Yard) • Recommended for Approval by Planning Commission & Staff 37 SUMMARY — October 21st 6 Planning Items Scheduled for City Council's Consideration ITEMS 5 & 6: 5073 VIRGINIA BEACH BOULEVARD, LLC • Conditional Use Permit (Automotive Repair Garage) • Conditional Use Permit (Motor Vehicle Sales and Rentals) • Recommended for Approval by Planning Commission & Staff 10 38 VB ITEM 1- PH I L M . BON I FANT City Council: District 2 (Henley) Location: 2244 & 2252 Indian River Road AGI ZZ �i. j MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONS Staff Recommends Approval Planning Commission voted 8 to 1 to recommend Approval 39 ITEM 1- PHIL M . BONIFANT Request for a Modification of Conditions to construct a - 3,080 sf greenhouse Conditional Use Permit for an Assembly Use approved by City 41. Council in 2016 for the operation of an event venue ili&; l , . Y.i t�Kd A , PHIL M. BONIFANT 40 ITEM 1- PHIL M . BONIFANT City of Va • Applicant intends to demolish the existing 3,080 sf pole barn and replace it with a greenhouse, constructed within same footprint • Events will generally occur behind the 3,080 SF Greenhouse residence or inside the proposed greenhouse • No amplified music allowed outside between 10:00 p.m. and 12:00 p.m. (noon) ■ • No events between the hours of 11:00 p.m. & 9:00 a.m. Pa"ft Are* • 39 parking spaces required; 70 spaces provided INDIAN' RIVER -... PHIL M. BONIFANT 141 ITEM 1- PHIL M . BONIFANT Building height: 19 feet, 8 inches Constructed over the evicting- �� ! concrete floor; dark bronze ! 1 steel frame with lass .�. g • Multi-purpose use of greenhouse to include growing ki of fruits and vegetables, raising quail, & optional indoor event space PHIL M. BONIFANT 142 VB ITEM 1- PHIL M . BONIFANT • Nature and scope of operations will remain unchanged • Presented to TA/ITA CAC on August 7, 2025; received support I:i SF Greenhouse • 1 speaker in attendance; expressed no objection to the request but asked to be notified of events in advance • Condition added by the Planning Commission to require monthly notification to all property owners within one-eighth of a mile of the ROAD property INDIAN RIVER PHIL M. BONIFANT 143 Council:City Location: 3909 Virginia Beach Boulevard O UNCAN'VON �pE IN \ �\ MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONS Staff IN R UNDEL IN k EOINBSRN LN.._ U � JL\u M Z S Z \\ \ T < W NRGiN�q Z�,$ LA MPI AVE� - � Wip�AIA @ Z `Q o = F4CH@� OZ cai w Cy$(�•� Q W F- Q o �` SRO F A PAI ACE PL SENTARA WAIL IµVERNES N BUDDING CT ZG /('' ��19 9 GATEWAY PL > j IwAeE&DRY GGo2 souTH gLVD._; > .../ , HISTORYLAND DR U Z Recommends Approval Planning Commission voted 10 to 1 to recommend Approval 44 y.. ITEM 2 - ELLMER PROPERTIES VIRGINIA BEACH, LLC • Request for a Modification of Conditions to construct a new car dealership • In 1987, City Council approved a Conditional Use Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales Existing buildings to be demolished and a single new dealership building to be constructed r ELLMER PROPERTIES VIRGINIA BEACH, LLC 45 ITEM 2 - ELLMER PROPERTIES VIRGINIA BEACH, LLC • 108 parking spaces proposed PRIORITYLEXUS • 63 spaces for vehicle display • Vehicular storage for 9 vehicles proposed at the rear of the site- r . Sidewalk and crosswalk '- improvements are proposed to provide a connection to the parcel to the southwest Vinyl privacy fence proposed along the rear property line adjacent to the future VB Trail Concept Plan _� • Landscaping proposed within the VB Trail right-of-way abutting the subject parcel ELLMER PROPERTIES VIRGINIA BEACH, LLC 146 ITEM 2 - ELLMER PROPERTIES VIRGINIA BEACH, LLC • Proposed building is 30-foot- "' -- tall to be finished in glass and gray composite panels with aluminum cover sheets • Located within the Rosemont Strategic Growth Area (SGA) No known opposition � ■ rear ELLMER PROPERTIES VIRGINIA BEACH, LLC 147 46 ITEM 3 - ELLMER PROPERTIES BONNEY ROAD, LLC City Council: District 4 (Ross-Hammond) Location: 3890, 3894, & 3898 Virginia Beach Boulevard MRGINIA BEACH A � D Uj 82 62 UT�7�5 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (Bulk Storage Yard) Staff Recommends Denial Planning Commission voted 6 to 3 to recommend Approval 48 svi ITEM 3 - ELLMER PROPERTIES BONNEY ROAD, LLC • Request for a Conditional Use Permit for a Bulk Storage Yard ;k Y 2.45-acre parcel located within I the Rosemont Strategic Growth Area (SGA) Storage of vehicle inventory as well as employee parking for ,.h v the Priority Lexus dealership F located at 3909 Virginia Beach t ' Boulevard Two existing billboards on site to remain ELLMER PROPERTIES BONNEY ROAD, LLC 149 �,,,,o NnoNr•EACH•Lw InATEROIRE.I CONCEDE M/�IIT BCNEDULE iM.r • Site will • • - open to - public, and no sales will occur ro.x at location Aluminum fence and evergreen f max -- landscaping proposed • • the perimeter of the site .,�..N... • • • landscaping SITE AND PROPERTY Q Q © - . `�'�I�1>)�•'O�� proposed - - Vir.m";�n srB11'on.ac t5",S@.ii •.S`.-g _,�,•- •• • Beach Trail •• r,.�,. ..,�,... _ti ""'"'- STORAGE CUP EXHIBIT ceAvwc scar:N raET NORTH • • �.�5•. � � ^`=���^"°�' 03/28/2025 o zo- to - north ELLIVIER PROPERTIES BONNEY ROAD, LLC 1 50 Cx6nxc VIRtiINIA BEACH BLW ISTATE ROUiE 587 CONCEPT PLANT SCHEDULE Condition added by Planning Commission to require an 5`.<F O/N�NRE� VNaVFPT'.Xn Er � �.�� •�110a�n approved Encroachment Agreement for the proposed landscaping within the VB Trail ig • - 1 speakeropposition Planning Commissionhearing, •---�--- Kimiey>NHornnoting concerns SITE AND PROPERTY OA OO © �--�_ � .gym`. LEGEND i "e'.•�."'.r` i ^" ,�,,,,.-,,,,,e. �' YW ..mow w..�..e....,.,...... wait BULK �Ty M*eincompatibility of ��� ^�,s��:������ --� n = STORAGE CUP EXHIBIT GRAPHC SCALE HI EEET NORTH proposed � Trail City ITEM 4 - ASC REAL ESTATE LLC ( MARGARET SHAIA) • • 11 : Hudorne CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 1 »s 32 TW,NFLOWER LN o is Rr F s '•9 �� Ro dd 9h1, F 0 (Bulk Storage • Staff Recommends Approval ITEM 4 - ASC REAL ESTATE LLC ( MARGARET SHAIA) Request for a Conditional Use Permit for a Bulk Storage Yard within the Innovation Park Storage of finished goods waiting for pickup and delivery, and materials stored rotationally as a part of the manufacturing process Concept Plan �� _ ASC REAL ESTATE LLC (MARGARET SHAIA) 53 ITEM 4 - ASC REAL ESTATE LLC ( MARGARET SHAIA) �� a� .:.:........ Deviation . , • requested • . . • • . required screening • e interior portion of the bulk storage • • 8-foot privacy fence and landscaping proposed along Princess Anne Road; fencing and 4-foot landscape berm proposed along Hudome Way i C�O�i1�C?G°�� C°���Cn` ,�,,.�..K.�..,..,...�,.•...... ,,,,. � �: . Kimley»>Horn ITEM 4 - ASC REAL ESTATE LLC ( MARGARET SHAIA) • Presented to TA/ITA CAC on August 7, 2025; found the proposal inconsistent with the �T. :::. •••r recommendations for the area and voted to oppose the project by a vote of 7 to 2 lx .mom•,..•. °y - Presented to VBDA on June 13, IRAII A. 2025; received unanimous UTURE l � support -foot wide shared-use path m AL PA proposed along the eastern - ® boundary of the site ASC REAL ESTATE LLC (MARGARET SHAIA) 155 VS ITEM 4 - ASC REAL ESTATE LLC ( MARGARET SHAIA) �-- — - - 16 letters of opposition, noted ., ....� concerns with Ions of open space and incompatibility with pp0•. the area •'•''''' ' �I Planning Commission hearing: RAIL UMRE • 1 speaker in opposition noting coRNE cromconcerns related to compatibility with the Comprehensive Plan ZZ-12 61'11i, • • 2 speakers In support ASC REAL ESTATE LLC (MARGARET SHAIA) 56 ITEM 4 - ASC REAL ESTATE LLC ( MARGARET SHAIA) • Planning Commission added 2 conditions: ML • A shared-use path conforming to the City's Public Works Design Standards Manual, no less than 11-feet wide, with adequate landscaping, shall be constructed with this application, to the satisfaction of the City's Parks & Recreation Department • The bulk storage yard use shall be contingent on the commencement of the Concept Plan construction of the building ASC REAL ESTATE LLC (MARGARET SHAIA) 157 Ln co my CA gcr N �JG m L PENNSYLVANIAAVE _ • • • J • • •• 3A11 Jl3S?J3P • • m = 41 • • • • • .• •• z •• E • M rII � • • 3AV ll3 dN3tl0 c ----I � JL� r m J i 3Atl 13Stl00 3AV 135tl00 . • 3AV NVIH9 PO 3ntl NtlIM9 • Q m • 3AV 31tlON1f105 ""^—""-'-�'"'" 3AV 31V'JNLf105 • • 2 O i 3ntl YiNtlAlA5NN3d 2 z _ tA S • • < V Ln • nOHJl I,y, � I . N � kD LA f -� "1 . ITEMS 5 & 6- 5073 VI RG I N IA BEACH BOULEVARD, LLC x a. Request for Conditional Use -_ Permits for an Automobile s Repair Garage and Motor Vehicle Sales and Rentals Utilizing the existing buildings for the proposed uses Awl- , Light repair services proposed to include tune-ups, brakes, tires, and window tinting 5073 VIRGINIA BEACH BOULEVARD, LLC 1 59 VB m cn Qo JID lilt PENN�YLVAMA AUNT- 0 V W C _ Z ov m 9245 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE CUP EXHIBIT 00 ' O c N -0 •p C O r (D o rD � rD < c �' m n � � X -00- -c �• 0) Q— C rCL m rD rD 4�:- �-l ° o r~ o rn N c �+ o o � r~ o rt < o v (D O (D N fD r�r O �. rD ,C �, N, r�• O fD c+ O rD rD 00 0 C rD rD D D CL r� rr rD cu I � i � I i $20 - -- - - rD ,v tl I t �:�t!� 245 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE _- t 3 eoi: CUP EXHIBR wwwu euex,mneixu -------- }1,.j� • • • • • ► •. • • D - • • • , • •rD ' • • Ul �• 5 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITIATIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#77574 4:33 P.M. Council Member Berlucchi discussed last week's storm and the impact flooding has had on residents in District 3 since Hurricane Matthew, acknowledging residents have been impacted across the City. Council Member Berlucchi advised there is a sense of frustration due to the flooding that resulted from last week's storm, explaining there was nearly eight (8) inches of rainfall in the afternoon causing vehicles to flood with some floating down South Plaza Trail and it took residents much longer to get home. Council Member Berlucchi explained a constituent called to express concern with the flooded roads and assisted him in navigating the roadways in order to avoid the flooded roads and get home. Council Member Berlucchi advised while the stormwater improvements are underway and due to be complete in 2031, it does not help when there is a storm now. Council Member Berlucchi advised the good news is there was not wide spread structural damage, the water receded quickly, and the City is in a better position now with pump stations, temporary pumps, tide gates and the Bow Creek Stormwater Park Project emerging. Council Member Berlucchi believes it is important that more transparency is provided to the public on the stormwater improvement projects so more people are aware of the challenges and progress that is occurring as the projects continue. Council Member Berlucchi provided an example of the temporary pumps in place which pump 70 CFCs per second, explaining when the permanent pumps are installed, they will be able to pump 800 CFCs per second and make a significant difference. Council Member Berlucchi also expressed the need to explore and prioritize additional solutions and assurances for people who live in neighborhoods prone to flooding. Council Member Berlucchi referenced the Citys budget and Legislative Agenda and requested the Body's support as he continues to advocate to prioritize the stormwater improvement projects to ensure they are funded and on schedule. Vice Mayor Filson asked if there is any information on when the permanent pumps will be installed. City Manager Duhaney advised prior to Hurricane Matthew, 8%of the City' CIP budget was allocated for flood protection and there were two (2) stormwater maintenance crews and now, 25% of the budget is allocated for flood protection and approximately thirty (30) staff members have been added to the stormwater maintenance crews. City Manager Duhaney added, another example of City Council prioritizing flood protection is the use of the American Rescue Plan Act funding where approximately$37- Million was spent on neighborhood enhancements as well as the Flood Prevention Bond Referendum supported by the public to accelerate projects that would not have been funded until 2040 or 2050, though it is still not acceptable for those impacted by flooding today. Public Works Director Hansen advised the pump station at Windsor Woods tide gate has been in design for the past eighteen (18) months and expected to be complete by 2030 with the remaining projects from the Referendum expected to be complete in 2031. Council Member Berlucchi expressed his appreciation to staff who responded to the storm last week who he saw standing in the rain and standing water while directing traffic and responding to citizens and emphasized the importance of prioritizing safer neighborhoods and roadways. September 23, 2025 6 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSIONIINITIATIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#77574 (Continued) Mayor Dyer expressed his appreciation to Council Member Berlucchi for his comments and reflected on his experience when he responded to patients after Hurricane Matthew. Council Member Berlucchi added, the urgency of this situation is what led City Council' difficult but necessary decision to move forward with the Pleasure House Point Project and receive the wetland credits that would not have otherwise been available. September 23, 2025 7 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITIATIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#77575 (Continued) Council Member Berlucchi advised on Thursday night he will host a District 3 Neighborhood Safety Awareness and Self-Defense Workshop at the Bow Creek Recreation Center. Council Member Berlucchi advised Sheriff Rocky Holcomb and professionals from the Virginia Beach Sheriff Office have partnered with him to provide the Workshop and is open and free for all citizens to attend. September 23, 2025 8 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSIONIINITMTIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#77576 (Continued) Council Member Jackson-Green advised earlier today he held a Listening Session for senior citizens who live in The Sands, Jamestown Commons and Beth Sholom Village senior housing facilities. Council Member Jackson-Green advised he learned there is a lot of confusion on what City services are available to assist them as they receive Federal and State assistance through Medicaid and Medicare but are still having difficulties meeting their basic needs. Council Member Jackson-Green advised he has worked with the activity coordinators for each facility and connected them to the services at Reset Inc. to help provide food. Council Member Jackson-Green asked if there are any other resources to please let him know. Mayor Dyer advised the Mayor's Commission on Aging has resources they can provide. September 23, 2025 9 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITIATIVESICOMMENTS ITEM#77577 (Continued) Council Member Cummings advised during last week's Bayfront Advisory Committee meeting he received complaints from citizens who stated they were not aware of the construction project on Shore Drive which recently started. Council Member Cummings advised he provided information about the project at his Town Hall Meetings as well as several civic league meetings but believes it would also be helpful if post cards with a website link were distributed to affected residents to help ensure they receive the information and sign up for newsletters or updates. Mayor Dyer suggested placing signage on Shore Drive similar to the "Ripple Effect" signs so people driving through the area also receive information. Council Member Schulman expressed agreement that sending out informational post cards to adjacent property owners will be helpful as the much needed construction project will impact up to 40,000 drivers a day. September 23, 2025 10 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSIONANITLITIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#77578 (Continued) Council Member Remick referenced the Flood Protection Program Briefing the Body received last week and asked if the presentation could be provided via a link for the Body to share with their constituents. Council Member Remick advised there was a lot of viable information in the presentation that he used to summarize in a Facebook post and had many people respond requesting more information. September 23, 2025 11 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSIONJAITIATIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#77579 (Continued) Council Member Ross-Hammond distributed copies of the newly published, `A Trail of Trials and Triumphs", an African-American tour guide covering African-American history in eleven Cities between Virginia Beach and Williamsburg. Council Member Ross-Hammond advised this was created through the partnership between the Virginia African American Culture Center (VAACC) and Kurt Krause, President of the Virginia Travel Association (VTA). Council Member Ross-Hammond advised the guide was funded in part with grants provided by the Virginia Tourism Corporation and is available at five (5) city welcome centers. Council Member Ross-Hammond advised the guide provides an itinerary for two(2)days covering several cities and is hopeful to update the guide with a third day that will include Richmond. September 23, 2025 12 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSIONANITIATIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#77580 (Continued) Council Member Hutcheson advised he attended the Neptune Festival's Symphony by the Sea concert series event and enjoyed speaking to several people, the beautiful fall weather and listening to new music he does not normally listen to. Council Member Hutcheson expressed his appreciation to Kit Chope, CEO and the Neptune Festival. September 23, 2025 13 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSIONIINITIATIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#77581 (Continued) Council Member Hutcheson advised he also enjoyed attending the Air Show hosted by Naval Air Station Oceana, adding it was the first time he has attended an Air Show, though during his career with the Fire Department, he was involved in several Air Show practices. Council Member Hutcheson advised he is the proud parent of a H60 pilot and was impressed with all of the different aircraft the U.S. Navy operates. Council Member Hutcheson advised he was also impressed that the 5`h grade students from the Virginia Beach and Chesapeake public schools were able to participate on Friday and see something they have not seen before. Council Member Schulman advised his twin daughters who are 5"grade students participated with his wife who volunteered to chaperone. Council Member Schulman advised it is great for everyone to have that experience and believes most leave with feelings ofpride for the U.S. Navy and City. Mayor Dyer advised it was a remarkable event and believes the U.S.Navy is part of the City's DNA. Mayor Dyer expressed his appreciation to all of the City staff who supported the Air Show by providing crowd and traffic control for over 300,000 people who attended. September 23, 2025 14 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITIATIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#77582 (Continued) Council Member Schulman advised"Shanah Tovah"means happy new year in Hebrew and wished a happy new year to all those who celebrate Rosh Hashana. Council Member Schulman advised he and Council Member Remick received a citizen request to illuminate a City asset in pink in honor of October' Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Council Member Schulman advised the next Formal Session to adopt the required Ordinance will be on October 7`h and is hopeful this can be accomplished given the short notice. Council Member Schulman advised Vice Mayor Wilson and Council Member Remick have agreed to Co-Sponsor the Ordinance and if anyone else would like to be added, to let him know. September 23, 2025 15 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSIONIINITIATIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#77583 (Continued) Mayor Dyer advised the Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum recently celebrated their 30 Anniversary and learned the Museum's building is the historic de Witt Cottage which was build 130 years ago. Mayor Dyer expressed how amazing it is to have a historic building there from when the City was just beginning and is now surrounded by new buildings. September 23, 2025 16 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSIONANITIATIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#77584 (Continued) Mayor Dyer expressed his pride that the City celebrates so many communities and announced the very vibrant Filipino community will host Fil Fest October 3— 5, 2025, and distributed flyers for the event. Mayor Dyer advised this is another point of pride for the City and believes the City is blessed to host so many events that attract so many different types of people. September 23, 2025 17 ITEM#77585 Mayor Robert M. Dyer entertained a motion to permit City Council to conduct its CLOSED SESSION, pursuant to Section 2.2-371](A), Code of Virginia, as amended,for the following purpose: PERSONNEL MATTERS: Discussion, consideration, or interviews of prospective candidates for employment, assignment, appointment, promotion,performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific public officers, appointees, or employees of any public body pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(1). • Council Appointments: Council, Boards, Commissions, Committees, Authorities, Agencies and Appointees September 23, 2025 18 ITEM#77585 (Continued) Upon motion by Council Member Ross-Hammond, seconded by Council Member Berlucchi, City Council voted to proceed into CLOSED SESSION at 5:15 P.M. Voting: 10- 0 Council Members Voting Aye: Michael F.Berlucchi,Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia Ross- Hammond, Jennifer Rouse,Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Absent: Barbara M. Henley—Left the meeting early at 3:55 P.M. Closed Session 5:15 P.M. —5:29 P.M. September 23, 2025 19 CERTIFICATION ITEM#77586 Mayor Dyer RECONVENED the Special Formal Session in the City Council Conference Room at 5:29 P.M. Upon motion by Council Member Rouse, 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 RobertM.Dyer,David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia Ross- Hammond, Jennifer Rouse, Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Absent: Barbara M. Henley September 23, 2025 c i i T OF OUR M�Z1�M� 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#77585 on Page 18 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. Aman tdAarrzes,,1111C City Clerk September 23, 2025 20 ADJOURNMENT ITEM#77587 Mayor Robert M. Dyer DECLARED the City Council FORMAL SESSION ADJOURNED at 5:30 P.M. Terri H. Chelius Chief Deputy City Clerk Ama a n s Robert M.Dyer City Clerk,MMC Mayor City of Virginia Beach Virginia September 23, 2025 20 ADJOURNMENT ITEM#77587 Mayor Robert M. Dyer DECLARED the City Council FORMAL SESSION ADJOURNED at 5:30 P.M. Terri elius Chief Deputy City Clerk Ama a nes Robert M.Dyer City Clerk,MMC Mayor City of Virginia Beach Virginia September 23, 2025