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OCTOBER 14,2025
Mayor Robert M. Dyer called to order the CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION in the City Council
Conference Room, Tuesday, October 14, 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, Joashua F. "Joash" Schulman and
Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Absent:
Jennifer Rouse—Arrived at 2:42 P.M.
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CITY COUNCILS BRIEFINGS
ATTAINABLE WORKFORCE HOUSING PERFORMANCE GRANTAPPLICATIONS
ITEM#77637
2:31 P.M.
Mayor Dyer welcomed Ruth Hill,Director—Housing and Neighborhood Preservation. Ms. Hill 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. Hill for the presentation.
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Attainable Workforce Housing
Performance Grant Applications
Grand Lake Senior Apartments & The Silo Apartments
Housing & Neighborhood Preservation ( City Council : Oct. 14, 2025
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Why Are We Here?
Provide Overview:
• Housing affordability challenges in Virginia Beach
• Attainable Workforce Housing Performance (AWHP) Grant Program
and eligibility requirements
• AWHP Grant requests for Grand Lake Senior Apartments and The
Silo Apartments
Housing Affordability Challenges in Virginia
Beach
• One in three households is housing cost-burdened = About
59,000 spend more than 30% of their income on housing costs
• Median rent in Virginia Beach : $1,730
• Income Needed = About $70,000/year, or $33/hour, full time
• Critical concern: Lack of rental units affordable to very-low-income
households, many of whom are employed in the region's top 10 most
common occupations.
• Often bear the burden of high housing costs to remain in the city.
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New Program to HelpMeet the Need
• September 2025: Launched Attainable Workforce Housing
Performance (AWHP) Grant Program
• City of Virginia Beach and City of Virginia Beach Development Authority
(VBDA) partnership
• Provides an incentive for private development of safe,
quality, affordable multi-family rental housing.
• Self-sustaining and performance-based: Annual grants are provided
to a developer based on a percentage of the incremental real estate
taxes generated by their approved development.
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Eligibility Requirements
• Must be new construction
• Must be developed by afor-profit entity
• Only new multi-family affordable rental housing units that have not started
construction
• Applicants must have a demonstrable gap in project financing, as
evidenced by their development and operating pro forma
• May be fully affordable, mixed-income and mixed-use (commercial and
residential components)
• Projects that involve the demolition of existing rental housing units are
eligible only if they build a minimum of 20% affordable housing units in the
new project
• Projects should have their zoning approval or are in the process of
obtaining approval through the City's Planning process.
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Grant Request 1 : Grand Lake Senior
Apartments
• 172 senior housing units (age 62+), 100% residential
• Development by Grand Lakes, L.P.; Principal is the Franklin Group Cos.
• New construction on vacant land; no other improvements currently on
the property
• Will be developed using Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LITHO)
• Council approved conditional rezoning: Dec. 10, 2024
• Expected to start construction December 2025
• Funding gap: $2,1501000
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Grand Lake Senior Apartments: Affordability
• 100% ( 172 units) • Developer has also indicated project will
affordable for provide housing to households with maximum
households whose annual gross incomes listed below (based on
incomes are, 2025 HUD published AMI), which are based on
on average, 60% of household size:
Area Median Income
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• 89 of the 172 units
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Grand Lake Senior Apartments : Fiscal Impact
• First year grant amount: Estimated at $188,503 or $1,096/unit
• Estimate is based on recent assessed values of multi-family affordable
housing.
• Estimated assessed value of project at completion = $21,2781350
• Estimated 1st year tax revenue is ($21,278,350/$100) * 0.97 = $206,400
• FY 25/26 current assessed value of property = $1,845,000
• FY 25/26 tax revenue is $1,845,000 /$100) * $0.97 = $17,897
• 100% of Incremental taxes: $206,400 - $17,897 = $188,503
• Applicant will pay an administrative fee to VBDA of 1% of the annual grant
amount
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Recommended Grant Agreement Terms
• Recommend following Grant Agreement terms:
• Base Real Estate Tax amount of $17,897
• Annual Grant payment of 100% of the incremental real estate taxes
• Grant term of 30 years, with 2nd 15 years on condition of capital improvement
requirement
• Capital Improvements of $10,000/affordable unit, or $1,720,000 for first 15
yea rs
• Average income of 60% for the grant term (30 years)
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Grant Request 2 : The Silo Apartments
• 200 units; 100% residential
• Development by The Silo Apts., L.P.; Principal is the Franklin Group Cos.
• New construction on vacant land; no other improvements currently on
the property
• Will be developed using Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits
• Council approved conditional rezoning: July 8, 2025
• Expected to start construction June 2026
• Funding gap: $2,775,000
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The Silo Apartments : Affordability
• 100% (200 units) • Maximum annual gross incomes are listed
affordable for below (based on 2025 HUD published AMI ),
households whose which are based on household size:
incomes are, on
average, 60% of AMI . Area .
• Developer has also Income
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incomes at 50% AMI to
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The Silo Apartments : Fiscal Impact
• First year grant amount: Estimated at $216, 179 or $1,081/unit
• Estimate is based on recent assessed values of multi-family affordable
housing.
• Estimated assessed value of project at completion = $27,2161495
• Estimated 1st year tax revenue is ($27,216,495/$100) *0.97 = $264,400
• FY 25/26 current assessed value of property = $4,930,000
• FY 25/26 tax revenue is ($4,930,000/$100) * $0.97 = $47,821
• 100% of Incremental taxes: $264,400-$47,821=$216,179
• Applicant will pay an administrative fee to VBDA of 1% of the annual grant
amount
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Recommended Grant Agreement Terms
• Recommend following Grant Agreement terms:
• Base Real Estate Tax amount of $47,821
• Grant payment of 100% of the incremental real estate taxes
• Grant term of 30 years, with 2nd 15 years on condition of capital improvement
requirement
• Capital Improvements of $10,000/affordable unit, or $2,000,000 for first 15
yea rs
• Average income of 60% for the grant term (30 years)
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Next Steps
• City Council Ordinance : October 21st
• Comments and questions?
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CITY CO UNCIL'S BRIEFINGS
2026 DRAFT LEGISLATIVEAGENDA GUIDANCE
ITEM#77638
3:11 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.
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The City of Virginia Beach Draft 2026
General Assembly Legislative Agenda
Brent McKenzie, Legislative Affairs Director
October 14, 2025
Today's Presentation
1. Today's ask
2. Legislative Agenda timeline
3. Legislative Agenda Process
4. Guidance/Questions
Guidance
At the conclusion of today's presentation, we are looking for:
1. Final guidance from the City Council on the draft legislative agenda
2. Any items you would like removed?
3. Are there new additions?
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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 Process
Council policy for adoption of 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 (8 votes)
• Charter amendments to the legislative agenda requires 3/4s majority for
approval (9 votes)
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For Discussion
1. E-Bikes
• Retain language from the ATAC that provides options for our lobbying efforts:
• The City of Virginia Beach supports efforts to promote micromobility options while also improving safety
and user education related to e-bikes.
2. Virginia Aquarium Foundation request to swap the two budget requests with new language:
New language option:
The City of Virginia Beach supports the creation of a General Assembly workgroup to evaluate the Virginia
Aquarium's future renovation and expansion as well as the stranding program and its impact on the entire
coastline of the Commonwealth.
3. Blue Line Charter Amendment — language may need some clean up due to unintended consequences to the
ARP program, but the concept will remain consistent.
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Legislative Reception
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• Open reception in the evening
• City Hall foyer I 5:30pm-7:00pm I November 191"
• Goal is to continue to strengthen relationships between City Council and
General Assembly delegation and to communicate legislative agenda
items
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Guidance and Questions
1. Guidance on issues that should be added/changed/removed
2. Retain E-Bike language in transportation section
3. Virginia Aquarium Foundation request
4. Blue Line Charter Amendment - language clean-up
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Policy Priorities
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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.
• The City of Virginia Beach supports efforts to' r ft), Ui g,�O.i r Li'i6L �Uil6i its
have adequate opportunities to meet their rental r�aijir(,---'r-nPnts end re m.ain in their he rnoc� �mhik
safeguarding nr4fn �w 1 )nr4!nrr1�
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expand and preserve the supply of afforri-4hip hr,
• The City of Virginia Beach supports eftof `5 lLU t,3WUWl Ji, icj _i i m.-i i eou_i ssistanct-
progr ms and first-time h`omebuyer assistance programs 10 VS
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's 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 recer.'
created ports 'Fourism Grant ro ran-
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Education
The City of Virginia Beach continues to support the Virginia Beach School Board's efforts to
enhance educational resources, teacher support, and student development to foster a robust
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.
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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.
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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 prograrY
will likely impact the Commonwealth's economy and reduce available services. '4llfhen resources are not avai": "
at the federal or state level, it falls onto local governrrnents -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 th(
General Assembly to prioritize filling these funding gaps where possible and to partner with local governmei�,,
support those who will be impacted.
• 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 e`th Pnott)Pr � i -io rniillc)o iop"' tifi-ri �-nt virc li a ran rr
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
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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
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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.
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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
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• The City of Virginia Beach requests that the Genet,,.
localities and the Commonwealth's Office of Hemp Enforcement (C HE) to better educate �nt,
public, especially minors., on the risks of possessing and ceonSLIMill intoxicating hemp products
to butter, enforce the laws regulating these products, with are emphasis placers on enforcement
action plans for retailers who continue to sell intoxicating hers products.
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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.
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City Charter Amendment
Protectingthe BlueLine
The City of Virginia Beach requests that the General Assembly amend �11�
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 Blue Line. ,
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Section 2.03. Procedure for Land Use Approvals South of the Blue Line
• As used in this section, the "blue line" shall be a line running along f
North Landing Road to Indian River Road, then extends eastward to
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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 •
such boundary reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
• 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 k
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Virginia Code Amendments
De-listingNoncompliant Short-term Rentals
The City of Virginia Beach requests that the
General Assembly adopt legislation that
grants localities the authority to require anRental
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STR listing and refund/cancel bookings for 311
that listing. or
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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 b
the Virginia Department of Fire
Programs to provide funding to
localities for cancer screenings for first
responders.
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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; , EMS "
e. Twenty-six percent shall be returned by the Comptroller to
the locality wherein such vehicle is registered, to provideEMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICiEs
fundingfor trainingof volunteer or salaried emergency medical
servics personnel f nonprofit emergency medical services
agencies that hold a valid license issued by the Commissioner of
Health and for the purchase or rna nterianc of necessary
equipment, a-n4 supplies acilities vehicles permuted oy tho
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necessary by the locality to ensuro fl-r-, e-f s..rrnnr(-ear ,v!
rrtnr4ir I corvirt-,(- ;n, flil-i - lnrnl►fN! 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.
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Program Fund AidA lities
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st that the General Assembly increase the annual assessment
businesses that sell fire insurance premiums from the amount
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:
The Commission shall annually assess against all licensed insurance
companies doin business in the Commonwealth by writing any type of
insurance as defined in §§ 38.2-110, 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
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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.
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Low-impact Utility Markings
The City Council requests that the General Bill B
Assembly grant localities the authority, by
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 INGV
damaging to property (driveways, landscaping,
historic locations, , to
the extent boundaries are known), "spot" marking
or other suitable marking methods shall be used .
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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.
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Amend Virginia Code Section 28.2-1205. Permits for the
use of state-owned bottomlands
A local government whose borders are
Back Bay and its tributaries who is intendin to construct g
wetlands within the Bonney Cove section of Back BaR
its tributaries, for the purposes of marsh restoration
and/orreatienb shill be authorized by the Virginia (o
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Resources Commission'when the acreage -of restore
Arid/or created wetlands together with acreage pron ioutt
regrowth Of Submergedaquatic vegetation equals or
,exceeds the total acreage of impacts to ubrnergeo,:
aquatic vegetation, plus direct irripacts to "vegetate
wetlands of Back Bay and its tributaries", and direct
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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 J
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.
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" 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
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Budget men ments
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Organizatio-n Amount • •
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
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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. I-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 %2 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
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CITY COUNCILS BRIEFINGS
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
ITEM#77639
3:25 P.M.
Mayor Dyer welcomed Kathy Warren, Director—Planning and Chris Sinclair, Consultant—Renaissance
Planning. Mrs. Warren 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 Mrs. Warren and Mr. Sinclair for the presentation.
October 14, 2025
Comprehensive Plan Overview
City Council Briefing October 14, 2025
o Public meeting presentation review
o Summary of public meeting comments
o Draft update status
o Planning Commission briefing
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Public Meeting Presentation
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Public Meeting Agenda
o What is imagineVB (Comprehensive Plan)?
o Why is it being updated?
o How was it updated?
o What stays the same?
o What has changed?
o How do we implement the 2040 Comprehensive Plan?
o What's next in the update process?
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What is imagineVB (Comprehensive Plan )?
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o Housing, livability, and security "", t
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Why is it being updated?
It's Our Future: A Choice Cit
o Virginia law requires review every five years
o Current plan first adopted in 2016
o Revisit and update goals, objectives and policies
■ What's working? (i.e., Maintain the Green Line)
■ What's not working?
o Reflect changing conditions
■ Population changes
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• Flooding
■ Attainable housing pressures
■ Economic shifts _
CITY OF VI RG I NIA BEACH
COMPR EH ENS IVE PLAN
Policy Document
AdofXml May U.2016
Ante Wed Jalxrmy 17.2017
Amended June 20,2017
Amended D-Z'er 12.2017
Amended November X.2018
Amerrchtl June 2.?O20
Amended Juror 1F.202C
Amendetl February 16.2021
How was it updated?
o Identify commonly held aspirations and
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Focus groups (July 2023) ., -. �.__,- •
o Develop goals, objectives, and big ideas
■ Round 1 workshops (September 2023) _., .
o Translate goals and objectives into
integrated plan and policies
■ Round 2 survey and workshops 4 ImagmeVB:Review and Comment on Policy Ideas for the Updated
(November 2023) Comp ehens ve Plan
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Through collaboration with focus groups and other stakeholders,the City has
■ City department review ! developed proposed policies for the updated Comprehensive Plan that will
guide development decisions for the next 20 years. Now we need to hear
(July 2023 — Ongoing) from you.
The survey will remain open through June 25,2024.
■ Planning Commission review
(November 2024 —August 2025) " ' A
o Staff met with City Boards and V
Commissions and Community groups,
totaling 90+ meetings
■ (July 2023 — Ongoing) -
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istays the same?
Goals and policies carrying over from the 2016 Comprehensive Plan to the 2040 Comprehensive
Plan are. . .
o Protect the environment
■ Protect large publicly owned land (First Landing, Back Bay Refuge, False Cape)
■ Protect beaches, estuaries, tributaries, and wetlands
o The Green Line and rural protection
■ Protect rural land south of the Green Line
■ Continue to support viable agriculture
■ Maintain adopted plans and policies
o Adopted Planning Area plans and policies
■ Strategic Growth Areas (SGAs)
■ Special Economic Growth Areas (SEGAs)
■ Interfacility Traffic Area & Vicinity Master Plan
■ Transition Area Design Guidelines
■ Shore Drive Corridor Plan
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What's new?
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It begins with a vision . . .
Imagine a city of Imagine a city with rural
water, with a variety jads and active farms
of attractive beaches growing food for
r rnia Beach localsthat draw people from - r " Virginia
hroughout the country i aid-
and large estuaries of
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Imagine expanses of
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lands connected by active and walkable
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natural_ _ env ' people come together
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to work, shop, recreate,
and open space system
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city a Imagine
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distinct communities,
where neighborhood
Imagine a city with residents safely r, J
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a network of parks bike to community
and trails within those, hubs to gather, visit
natural lands and farmers' markets,
and enjoy parks and
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o Environmental s u s to i n a b i l i ty magine a city of„ 1ptag;ne a city with rural y s
water,with a vane nds and active farms
of attractive beaches growing food for
o Rural and agricultural land protection that draw people fror, _ ., - Virginia each locals
throughout the country .`A" and beyond. .x. .
and large estuaries of r")
o Infill, redevelopment, and multimodal access outstandngbeauty
o Economic sustainability and diversity Imagine a city with
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o Communityidentityand connections nnec create an environmental people come together
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and become immersed
o Neighborhood wellbeing and safety ,I where plants . Imagine a city of in arts and culture.
animals m freely.
distinct communities,
o Housing attainment and diversity where neighborhood
$ residents safely
Imagine a city with and easily walk or
a network of parks bike to community
and trails within those hubs to gather,visit `
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corridors. and enjoy parks and
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Supporting goals, objectives, and big ideas
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expanses of natural natural land
lands connected by • • • —
natural corridors that
create an environmental
and open space system
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animals move freely.
,� . _• _ Identify strategically
importance connections
• • - ' Environmental and Open
' Space Framework
Environmental Sustainability
Imagine a city with
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lands connected by '
natural corridors that '
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Position the City of Virginia Beach as a Continue to focus on and implement
model of environmental stewardship. sustainable practices that:
Enhance healthy ecosystems in the City. Encourage the development of green
buildings and infrastructure
Improve water quality and mitigate flood Limit waste and pollution and protect - ,
impacts. residents from hazards.
Protect,enhance,and connect natural lands Continue to focus on and implement water
and open spaces. quality and flood protection programs and
strategies that:
Increase access to nature and expand eco Improve water quality and protect
tourism.
regulatory floodplains.
Protect residents from natural hazards. Monitor and mitigate flooding and sea
Encourage efficient land use and green level rise.
buildings and infrastructure. • Continue to strategically protect and connect
open spaces that:
Protect existing properties from sea level rb
Optimize the ecological value of
rise,flooding,and erosion. protected lands and open space.
Enhance the ecological resilience of beaches Enhance connectivity between protected
and natural areas. lands.
• Increase public access to natural lands ":
Big Ideas and waterways. h" ,
Develop and implement major environmental
x r j Establish an Environmental and Open Space initiatives(Big Ideas).
Framework.
p Sea Level Wise program for flood
' i Create a Linear Park System. protection.
• Environmental and Open Space
Framework to connect open spaces.
• Linear Park System to provide public
access to nature.
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Imagine a city with rural
lands and active farms
growing food for .
Virginia Beach locals
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Rural • Agricultural Land Protection
(8), Objectives
• Continue protecting properties through
acquisitions and conservation easements
south of the Green Line.
• Continue to limit non-agricultural land uses
K Goals outside designated Rural Villages south of
the Blue Line.
• Protect and sustain natural lands, open
spaces,and environmental systems south " Continue to limit urban service expansion
of the Green Line. south of the Blue Line.
• Support sustainable agricultural production. • Continue the Agricultural Reserve Program.
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• Provide opportunities to access nature. • Support access to expansive nature, eco-
• Transition development intensities between tourism,and Agri-tourism opportunities.
urban development north of the Green _
Line and rural-agricultural areas south of -
the Blue Line. ; Big Ideas
• Continue Green and Blue Lines and create
Context Areas.
• Inland and Coastal north of Green Line.
• Green Line and Rural south of Green
Line.
Green and Blue Lines
o Green Line identified in 1979 to limit
growth in southern half of City.
o Blue Line identified in 2004 by
Public Utilities to limit the extension
of urban services to the southern
half of City.
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Big Idea Context Areas
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Designate Multimodal Corridors and apply
Multimodal Corridor design guidelines to
• Goals #At promote safe and convenient walking, biking, --
rolling, and transit.
• Direct infill growth into Centers and -'
Community Hubs and develop Centers and Prioritize transit service improvements that
Hubs to make walking, biking, and transit provide access to City job centers.
viable and safe travel options. At
• Designate Centers and Community Hubs and
Modify the designs and operations of apply Place Type design guidelines to create
designated Multimodal Corridors to make land development patterns and multimodal i
. walking, biking, and transit viable and safe networks that promote safe and convenient ► E
options within and between Centers and Hubs. walking, biking, rolling, and transit.
• Create safe and convenient walking and Work with transportation agencies and
biking paths between neighborhoods and adjacent jurisdictions to develop and connect
Community Hubs. i
i regional transit routes and trails. .,
JI Plan,design,and develop walking and biking
!" paths between neighborhoods and local focal
points (such as Community Hubs).
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Big Idea Centers and Corridors ( 1 of 2)
First Landing'
Focus new development into __� � - State Park
urban centers located along Lynnhaven Bay
corridors where walking, biking,
and transit are encouraged.
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��..� Line. urban location options for businesses. �i and Open Space Acquisition Program.
• Sustain and grow tourism within the Resort , • Apply Special Economic Growth Area(SEGA)
Area and across the city,guided by emerging • Implement recommendations from the Planning Area policies and design guidelines
opportunities. Resort Area Strategic Action Plan (RASAP) ;w to support location opportunities for diverse,
• Attract quality employers and talent to the and other adopted plans in the RASAP area. strategic, and emerging industries.
City in strategic market sectors defined by . Continue to prornote unique economic and romote areas for business
the Economic Development Strategic Plan. development opportunities in the Princess Identify p
growth that offer urban settings and regional
• Attract, retain,and grow military contractors Anne Commons Planning Area. , multimodal access, supporting sectors such r * °
and renewable energy businesses to support " as light industrial, logistics, renewable
the Economic Goals of the City and region. • Continue using policies and regulations g g
Continue to foster growth of tomorrow's that limit development in the Rural Context energy, and industries with demonstrated
g Area to support sustainable agricultural momentum.
workforce to retain and attract diverse talent.
production. • Support unique and emerging economic
Attract year-round visitors that help sustain
the City's economy and tax base. • Continue to support policies and regulations opportunities in strategic market sectors,
that preserve the Rural Context Area to including innovation-driven enterprises,
maintain viable farming operations and sports tourism, ecotourism,and other niche
industries that contribute to a dynamic and
safeguard long-term agricultural productivity, y
u while exploring opportunities for ag-tech resilient economy. ,
and sustainable farming innovations.
• Continue the Agricultural Reserve Program,
and Open Space Acquisition Program.
Focus economic growth into
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Community Identity
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Imagine a city of
distinct communities,
where neighborhood
residents safely -
and easily walk or
bike to community
hubs to gather, visit " �
farmers markets,
and enjoy parks and r ►
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playgrounds.
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Goals Work with residents to define community
r, boundaries and their identities.
• Recognize the unique histories and identities
of communities in the City. • Develop community identity-based
• placemaking strategies, design guidelines,
Promote and sustain community venues,
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events, and opportunities. and cultural opportunities.
• Provide central locations(Community Hubs) Designate one or more centrally locatedi
for community residents to gather, and walkable Community Hubs within each
i identified community and apply design
• Provide walking and biking connections Y pp Y g
between community neighborhoods and hubs. guidelines to develop Hubs.
• Recognize and protect historic sites within 4
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Goals
J • Develop a neighborhood monitoring program
• Prot-note the integrity, sense of well-being,
that continually tracks factors of interest
and safety of neighborhoods by ensuring: to residents and stakeholders in local
neighborhoods, such as sense of safety,
• Quality housing and safe streets. traffic, sidewalk connectivity, or shade.
J • Safe and convenient access to schools,
• Identify and address improvernent needs
civic functions, and parks. based on the measures.
Protections from the scale and conflicting t '' • Apply neighborhood design guidelines to
activity of adjacent non-residential �.
developments. ensure development within and adjacent
to neighborhoods promotes safety and
well being.
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o Follow existing plans and
policies
o Update and develop new flnnaut.aH.„..vatm a>~a{d¢nhar3rn h nt N."h9.0
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neighborhood plans as _
needed (such as Shore
Drive Corridor Plan)
PLANNING AREAS
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-- - -�-- Take advantage of Center redevelopment to
increase housing diversity and attainability.
Find opportunities outside of Centers to ,
Goals increase housing diversity and attainability.
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• Apply design guidelines to ensure the
• Provide a mix of housing types and attainable development of a variety of housing types ; r
housing in differing settings across the City. affordable across all income levels in
• Ensure the quality of existing and new Centers and Community Hubs and along
housing. ` Multimodal Corridors.
4 Evaluate the adopted zoning ordinance . �•-_`; i
and map to identify barriers to creating or
maintaining attainable housing. ,
• Identify strategies to address increasing
� I senior housing demand.
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How • we implement the2040 Comprehensive Plan?
Farming and Open Space
o Integrate programs and attract grant
money to develop the Environmental = '
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and Open Framework and
Linear Park System s
o Continue protecting rural areas and
farming A
■ Rural zoning
■ Agricultural Reserve Program
■ Open Space Program
■ Conservation easements '�`�
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How do we implement the 2040ComprehensivePlan?
Infill & Redevelopment Notth of Green Line
o Update zoning ordinance and
development review process based ""
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on design guidelines and policies ;
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o Attract economic growth into strategic
areas
■ Strategic Growth Areas SGAs �`'
g ( ) u Edge Streef_�ygcs�». /
■ Special Use Place Types (SEGAs)
o Transform multimodal corridors to
make travel by transit, bi king, rolling
and walking safer and viable options
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■ Initial focus on Virginia Beach
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How do we implement the 2040 Comprehensive Plan?
Housing and Neighborhoods
o Update / create neighborhood plans
(i.e., update Shore Drive Corridor
Plan) * -
o Create a neighborhood quality
program and neighborhood
monitoring system -
o Focus on Council-approved Welcome
Affordable Housing Study North End
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recommendations from the 2024
Virginia Beach Housing Study - � :
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What's next in the update process?
After the Public Meetings. . .
Continue Planning
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Review public receiving public Commission
meeting Brief City comments reviews final draft,
comments during Council on through October then votes to City Council votes
Planning draft plan on 30, 2025. recommend on the adoption of
Commission October 14t'', Update plan to approval or denial the Comp Plan
debrief on October 2025 address public of the Plan to City
8, 2025 and City Council Council at a formal
comments hearing
Public Meeting Summary
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Public Comments (Convention Center 1 of 2)
o Will people change the way they live and travel?
■ Context can change how people live and travel, the plan focuses on creating new contexts
o Need to incorporate health care into community hubs
■ Policy added
o Will the Seatack Plan be updated?
■ Recommendation is to create a neighborhood plan for Seatack that builds on the
guidance from the Suburban Focus Area policies in the 2016 plan.
o Why haven't Strategic Growth Area Plans happened?
■ Pembroke, Resort, and Burton Station SGAs are actively redeveloping
■ Policies to update zoning code to align with SGAs and Centers guidelines
■ Policies included to better understand market dynamics and private financing
o Need to incorporate schools, and safe travel to schools
■ Objective added
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Public Comments (Convention Center 2 of 2)
o Will there be an urban tree canopy in the plan?
■ Policy included on canopy, references Urban Forest Management Plan
o Have citizens bought into SGAs?
■ There has been consistent support for developing inward and upward
■ Policies and design guidelines protect neighborhoods
o Has the plan been evaluated for success and failure?
■ Plan has been reviewed by city staff, PC, and public
o What can happen quickly and inexpensively?
■ Zoning update is top priority
■ Creating environmental and open space framework and finding funding
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Public Comments • . of 2)
o Focus on Green Line / Rural Context Area development
■ Lack of clarity about what is happening between Green Line and Blue Line
■ Policies in Green Line and Rural Context Areas not strong enough
■ Incentivize developers to do the right thing south of Green Line
■ Are there boundary changes to Transition Area, Princess Anne Commons, ITA?
■ City purchased ITA land, so citizens should have a say in how it develops
o Existing policies / plans stay intact
o City Council evaluating ITA Master Plan
o Any approved updates and changes from City Council will be incorporated into
Comp Plan
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Public Comments (Municipal Center 2 of 2)
o Proposed data centers in Pungo?
■ No one aware of proposal
o Concern about battery energy storage systems
■ To be addressed in zoning update
o The plan focuses on landscape rather than people
■ Comp Plan is a land use plan
■ Comp plan focuses on affordable housing, neighborhood monitoring, economic
development
■ Other City plans and programs focus on people
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Updated Draft
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Updated Draft Progress
o Comments from Planning Commission
■ Improved the description and maps of the Blue Line, which by City follows the Green Line
■ Restore earlier text surrounding public's view of the Green Line in Chapter 1
■ Clarified role of agriculture in Green Line Context Area (guided by ITA Plan)
■ Added more information about existing rules for short-term rentals to Chapter 7
o Comments from City staff
■ Simplified discussion of AICUZ and APZ-1
■ Improved history of Seatack, added additional recommendations
■ Extended Rural Corridor limits south to reach North Carolina border
■ Calibrated to Zoning to Place Type tables [Appendix A]
o Update to Chapter 7 (expected 10/15/25)
■ Reformat to simplify
■ Enhanced Place Type overviews
■ Added relevant Plans Adopted by Reference to each Place Type
■ Updated Design Guidelines to separate "Areawide" from "Site Level" (as needed)
■ Made policy wording more direct
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Planning Commission Comments
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Planning Commission Debriefing October i of
o Emphasize economic development
■ Economic development objectives and policies for each context area
• Inland — traditional and new industries as identified in Economic Development Plan
• Coastal — year-round tourism
• Green Line — unique industries and uses identified for Princess Anne Commons
• Rural — agricultural
■ Locations
• SGAs
• SEGAs
• Additional land around Oceana NAS
• Update ITA
■ Add economic development to vision statement and introduction
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Planning Commission Debriefing October i of
o University of Virginia Weldon Center 2050 population forecasts (based on historical trends)
• Region grows by 300,000 people
■ Virginia Beach grows by 30,000 people (around 10 percent of region)
o Limited vacant land north of the Green Line shifts historical outward growth patterns
o Plan positions the City to attract more of the region's growth through infill and redevelopment
■ SEGAs and Princess Anne Commons protect vacant land for economic development / businesses
■ Centers designed to add jobs and houses through redevelopment (redevelopment dictated by
market demand)
o Center redevelopment can follow existing zoning or Plan design guidelines
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Next Steps
After the City Council . -
Continue Planning
Review public receiving public Commission
meeting Brief City comments reviews final draft,
comments during Council on through October then votes to City Council votes
Planning draft plan on 3Q, 2025. recommend on the adoption of
Commission October 14t", Update plan to approval or denial the Comp Plan
debrief on October 2025 address public of the Plan to City
8, 2025 and City Council Council at a formal
comments hearing
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City Council Briefing October 14, 2025
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CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSIONIINITMTIVES/COMMENTS
ITEM#77640
4:47 P.M.
Mayor Dyer advised the Body has received a lot of feedback concerning the ongoing issue with E-Bikes
and distributed a point paper, "Mayor's E-Bike Safety Task Force"for the Body to review, attached hereto
and made a part of the record. Mayor Dyer advised he would like to have Council Members email him
with recommendations on who will serve on the Task Force and asked Council Members Cummings and
Hutcheson to serve as Liaisons. Mayor Dyer advised this is a priority issue and by creating a Mayoral
Task Force, it will provide a more efficient and immediate process to address the concerns as outlined in
the paper. Mayor Dyer advised he would like to have the Task Force begin within the next two (2) weeks
and provide recommendations within ninety(90) days.
City Manager Duhaney explained that since Mayor Dyer is afforded the authority to create a Mayoral Task
Force, it reduces the amount of time it takes to have Legislation approved, recruit members and then
appoint them. City Manager Duhaney advised the last time this approach was taken was when Mayor Dyer
created the Youth Violence Task Force which led to the recommendation for the Parks After Dark Program.
City Manager Duhaney advised he will work with Mayor Dyer and will send a report to the Body with the
names of people recommended and some options for the Body to consider.
Council Member Cummings advised he is hosting a District 8 Town Hall that will include a presentation
on E-Bikes and believes there will be people there interested in serving.
October 14, 2025
Mayor's E-Bike Safety Task Force
E-bike usage is growing rapidly in Virginia Beach, offering both transportation and
recreation benefits.
• However, this growth has brought new public safety challenges—especially in high-traffic
areas and among youth riders.
• We've heard concerns from residents, schools, and public safety officials about
accidents, enforcement gaps, and unclear rules.
Addressing these concerns requires a thoughtful, city-wide approach.
• We need input from a diverse group of stakeholders—residents, civic leagues, schools,
public safety, accessibility advocates, and the business community.
While a Council-appointed task force is a valid option, the process of passing an
ordinance, reviewing applications, and making appointments could delay action by
several months.
• Given the urgency of the issue, especially with school in session and holiday traffic
approaching, we need to move faster.
• As Mayor, I have the authority to convene a working group or task force to study this
issue and make recommendations.
1 am prepared to do so immediately, with support from City staff and input from Council
members, to ensure we don't lose momentum.
• The Mayor's E-Bike Task force will:
o Review current state and local laws on e-bikes.
o Study public safety and health risks.
o Evaluate what other communities are doing.
o Recommend realistic, enforceable solutions, whether through code changes,
signage, education, or enforcement strategies.
• This will be a transparent, inclusive process.
• The task force will have a goal of reporting back to City Council with recommendations
within 90 days of the first meeting.
0 1 invite Council members to suggest participants or areas of focus.
• Let's work together to make Virginia Beach safer for all—whether on foot, on wheels, or
behind the wheel.
• Please let me know if you have any concerns or issues with this approach.
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CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSIONIINITMTIVES/COMMENTS
ITEM#77641
(Continued)
Council Member Jackson-Green expressed his appreciation to the Body for supporting the honorary street
signs and Celebration Day event to formally honor four-time Grammy Award winner, Timothy
"Timbaland"Mosley. Council Member Jackson-Green advised this has really inspired people not only in
Districts I and 7 but all around the surrounding seven(7)cities. Council Member Jackson-Green advised
it has also been a highlight for the Schools and Public Libraries as Dmbaland has written several books
which kids are reading and shows the connectivity he is making. Council Member Jackson-Green invited
the public to join him on October 18'h at 9:00 A.M. at Salem High School, where Mayor Dyer will present
Dmbaland with the Key to the City.
Council Member Berlucchi apologized for not being able to attend, explaining on October 181" at 10:00
A.M., he will be at a sign dedication ceremony for the Princess Anne Plaza Community. Council Member
Berlucchi advised the previous sign was destroyed when an alleged drunk driver hit it over a year ago,
expressing his appreciation to the Body and the Princess Anne Plaza Civic League for working together on
funding to have two (2) new signs created and placed in new locations for the neighborhood. Council
Member Berlucchi advised this ceremony may not be as exciting but it is very meaningful.
October 14, 2025
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CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSIONIINITIATIVES/COMMENTS
ITEM#77642
(Continued)
Council Member Berlucchi advised he attended two(2)events last weekend, the first was the Rainbow Run
at Mount Trashmore hosted by Hampton Roads Pride, a nonprofit partner the City collaborates with.
Council Member Berlucchi advised the event is special and expressed his appreciation to Hampton Roads
Pride for their work to bring the community together. Council Member Berlucchi advised he also attended
the 69`h Annual Boardwalk Art Show, hosted by Virginia MOCA, which celebrates the role that creative
expression has in connecting the community and generates economic activity. Council Member Berlucchi
shared the memories of his aunt taking him out of school on the Friday the show began to see the Boardwalk
Art Show.
October 14, 2025
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CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITMTIVES/COMMENTS
ITEM#77643
(Continued)
Council Member Ross-Hammond advised she was grateful for the great weather last Saturday during the
annual Virginia African American Cultural Center's Fall Festival. Council Member Ross-Hammond
advised it was well attended by people from the surrounding cities and elected officials, including
Representative Jen Kiggans and Delegate Jackie Glass, and expressed her sincere appreciation to stafffor
all of their support.
Mayor Dyer expressed his regrets that he was unable to attend as he had the pleasure of attending the
Pastoral Installation Ceremony for Pastor-Elect, Reverend Kevin Dunman (New Genesis Baptist Church)
held at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Mayor Dyer expressed his gratitude for the City' strong faith-based
community.
October 14, 2025
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CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITMTIVES/COMMENTS
ITEM#77644
(Continued)
Council Member Cummings advised he and Vice Mayor Wilson attended the School Modernization
Committee Meeting today with representatives from the School Board, Superintendent Robertson and City
Manager Duhaney. Council Member Cummings advised the discussion centered around how to move
forward on Princess Anne High School and the School's ability to provide any additional funding if
necessary. Council Member Cummings advised the School Board will receive a recommendation tonight
to send out a Request For Qualification (RFQ)to identify potential builders that they can partner with and
then send out a Request For Proposal (RFP) to determine what can be completed with their current
resources. Council Member Cummings is hopeful this will expedite the process and commended the
Committee on amazing degree of collaboration.
Vice Mayor Wilson advised it was one of the better meetings she has attended, with School Board
representatives working collaboratively with City Council to move forward with what is best for the City.
Vice Mayor Wilson shared that the School Board has some real creative ideas going forward, not just with
Princess Anne High School but ways to address declining enrollment without closing schools while keeping
taxpayer dollars in mind, adding, it will take time but feels this is a great first step.
October 14, 2025
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ITEM#77645
Mayor Robert M. Dyer entertained a motion to permit City Council to conduct its CLOSED SESSION,
pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A), Code of Virginia, as amended,for the following purpose:
PERSONNEL MATTERS: Discussion, consideration, or interviews of
prospective candidates for employment, assignment, appointment,
promotion,performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining, or resignation
of specific public officers, appointees, or employees of any public body
pursuant to Section 2.2-3 711(A)(1).
• Council Appointments: Council, Boards, Commissions, Committees,
Authorities,Agencies and Appointees
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ITEM#77645
(Continued)
Upon motion by Council Member Rouse, seconded by Council Member Hutcheson, City Council voted to
proceed into CLOSED SESSION at 5:06 P.M.
Voting: 10- 0
Council Members Voting Aye:
Michael F.Berlucchi,Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,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
Closed Session 5:06 P.M. —5:10 P.M.
October 14, 2025
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CERTIFICATION
ITEM#77646
Mayor Dyer RECONVENED the Special Formal Session in the City Council Conference Room at 5:10
P.M.
Upon motion by Council Member Rouse, seconded by Council Member Jackson-Green, 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: 9- 0
Council Members Voting Aye:
Michael F. Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings, Mayor Robert M. Dyer, 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
David Hutcheson—Stepped out during vote
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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#77645 on Page 11 and in accordance with the provisions of The
Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and,
WHEREAS:Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by the governing body
that such Closed Session was conducted in conformity with Virginia law.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOL VED: That the Virginia Beach City Council hereby certifies
that, to the best of each member's knowledge, (a)only public business matters lawfully exempted from Open
Meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in Closed Session to which this certification resolution
applies; and, (b) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening this Closed
Session were heard, discussed or considered by Virginia Beach City Council.
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City Clerk
October 14, 2025
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ADJOURNMENT
ITEM#77647
Mayor Robert M. Dyer DECLARED the City Council FORMAL SESSIONADJOURNED at 5:l2 P.M.
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Chief Deputy City Clerk
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City of Virginia Beach
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October 14, 2025