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VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Virginia Beach, Virginia
DECEMBER 2,2025
Mayor Robert M. Dyer called to order the CITY COUNCIL MEETING in the City Council Conference
Room, Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 3:30 P.M.
Council Members Present:
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,Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Absent:
Michael F. Berlucchi—attending Combat Antisemitism Movement 2025 Summit
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CITY COUNCILS BRIEFING
ANNUAL DEBT UPDATE
ITEM#77798
3:32 P.M.
Mayor Dyer welcomed Nikki Griffith, Deputy Director—Finance and Kyle Laux, Senior Vice President—
Davenport. Ms. Griffith 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. Griffith and Mr. Laux for the presentation.
December 2, 2025
DAVENPORT & COMPANY
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City of Virginia Beach, Virginia
Financial State of the City
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December 2, 2025
Member NYSE I FINRAISIPC
Introduction VIRGINIA, i BEACH
Davenport & Company LLC ("Davenport") serves as Financial Advisor to the City of Virginia Beach (the
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.- Davenport serves as Financial Advisor to the City in the following ways, amongst others:
— Reports to the City Council and Senior City Leadership;
— Complements City Staff with annual Budgetary Planning, Capital Planning, and general Financial
Planning; and,
— Interacts with the National Credit Rating Agencies, Banks, and Brokerages on behalf of the City.
r Davenport does not:
— Determine which projects will be financed;
— Underwrite any bond issues or lend the City any money; or
— Hold a financial interest in how a project is funded.
As in prior years, Davenport has prepared a briefing outlining the City's overall financial standing, debt
capacity, and preliminary capital planning.
DAVENPORT&COMPANY
December 2,2025 Financial State of the City 1
Credit Rating Overview CITY OF
BEACH
The City enjoys `Aaa' credit ratings from all three of the National Credit Rating Agencies. These credit
ratings were affirmed as part of the issuance process in 2024. `Aaa' credit ratings are the highest
possible credit ratings a local government can achieve.
%- Credit ratings serve as a barometer for the Financial, Economic, Demographic, and Management standing
of the City.
Moody's S&P Fitch
Top Tier "Highest Possible
Rating" Aaa FAAA
Aa 1 AA+ AA+ (Highest)
2nd Tier "Very Strong" Aa2 AA AA (Middle)
Aa3 AA- AA- (Lowest)
Al A+ A+ (Highest)
3rd Tier "Strong" A2 A A (Middle)
AL
A3 A- A- (Lowest)
Considered
41h Tier "Adequate Baal BBB+ BBB+ (Highest) Investment
Capacity to Repay" Baa2 BBB BBB (Middle) Grade
Baa3 BBB- BBB- (Lowest)
Below
51h — 101h Tiers "Below Investment
Investment Grade" BB, B, CCC, CC, C, D Grade
DAVENPORT&COMPANY IF
December 2,2025 Financial State of the City 2
Rating Agency Commentary I Moody's Report May 3, 2024 CITY
ACH'A
"The credit profile of Virginia Beach, VA (Aaa stable) is sound, and reflects the city's solid economy,
anchored by several military bases, and steady tourism."
"Credit Strengths
— Sizeable and diverse local economy that benefits from stabilizing institutional presence.
— Healthy property wealth levels and above-average growth of taxable base.
Comprehensive financial policies and conservative budgeting practices."
r "Credit challenges
— Reserve and liquidity levels are below those of similarly rated cities nationwide (as a percentage of
revenues).
— Some exposure to funding reductions/cuts at the federal level, specifically department of defense."
"The city's financial position is strong and is expected to remain so given strong revenue growth,
conservative budgeting and prudent management of expenditures. Reserves have largely increased in line
with revenues and the city's operations, net of transfers to the capital fund, have consistently been
structurally balanced."
r "Virginia Beach's long-term liabilities are manageable and despite a robust six-year capital improvement
program (CIP), are expected to remain so given management's strict adherence to formal debt policies as
well as rapid amortization of principal."
DAVENPORT&COMPANY Source:Moody's Rating Report published as of May 3,d,2024.
December 2,2025 Financial State of the City 3
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Rating Agency Commentary I S&P Report May 2, 2024 BEACHI�4
BEACH
r S&P affirmed the City's `AAA' (Stable) credit rating.
"The city's large, diverse, high-value propertytax base and, what we consider, strongfinances, achieving
balanced current fund operations, support the rating."
The rating reflects S&P's assessment of the following factors for the City of Virginia Beach:
— "Affluent, expanding community within the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News metropolitan
statistical area with several ongoing housing; industrial; and commercial projects, supporting our view
of a very strong economy;
— Very strong management with strong financial-management policies, practices under our Financial
Management Assessment (FMA) methodology, with a focus on long-term planning, and very strong
Institutional Framework score;
— Positive operations expected in fiscal 2023 and projected for fiscal 2024, supporting very strong
budgetary flexibility and liquidity; and
— Manageable debt and robust roughly $1.7 billion capital-improvement plan that focuses on resiliency
and other necessary capital projects--Pension and other postemployment benefit (OPEB) costs remain
manageable and do not pressure operations."
DAVENPORT&COMPANY Source:S&P Rating Report published as of May 211,2024.
December 2,2025 Financial State of the City 4
Rating Agency Commentary I Fitch Report May 6, 2024 EACHIA
"The City's 'AAA' Issuer Default Rating and GO rating reflects the city 's historically strong operating
performance...Fitch's expects Virginia Beach will continue to maintain healthy financial flexibility throughout
economic cycles."
y- "Demographic and economic trend metrics are considered 'strong' by Fitch, as demonstrated by a low
unemployment rate relative to the national average, high level of educational attainment and median
household income levels."
"The ratings also incorporate the city's relatively stable revenue and population trends and midrange long-
term liability burden."
r "The ratings additionally reflect the application of one positive analytical factor that recognizes the city's role
as the center of an important and growing IVISA in the Commonwealth of Virginia that makes a notable
contribution to the national economy."
r "Factors that Could, Individually or Collectively, Lead to Negative Rating Action/Downgrade
— An approximate 40% increase in longterm liabilities without a commensurate growth in personal
income or governmental resources.
— Although not expected, a sustained decline in available general fund balance below 7.5%of spending
would reduce the city's financial resilience assessment to 'aa' from 'aaa'.
— A material erosion of the city's demographic and economic trends and levels prospects."
DAVENPORT&COMPANY Source:Fitch Rating Report published as of May 6th,2024.
December 2,2025 Financial State of the City 5
Financial Management Summary VIRAbGINIA
BE
➢ The City has experienced multiple years of strong financial results driven by the health, stability, and growth
of the national and regional economy.
General fund revenues have grown roughly 5.0% annually, on average, over the last six fiscal years
(FY 2019 - FY 2024).
➢ General fund expenditures have grown roughly 4.7% annually, on average, over the last six fiscal years
(FY 2019 - FY 2024).
The City's Unassigned Fund Balance continues to be in compliance with the City's Adopted Financial
Policies.
As the national economic outlook continues to evolve, it will continue to be integral to maintain structural
balance (i.e. recurring revenues meeting/ exceeding recurring expenditures).
DAVENPORT&COMPANY
December 2, 2025 Financial State of the City 6
ICITY OF
Unassigned Fund Balance — Financial Policy ComplianceIVIRGINIA
BEACH
Unassigned Fund Balance Policy
➢ Following the Government Finance Officers Association recommendation that general purpose
governments maintain Unassigned Fund Balance in their General Fund of no less than 5% to 15% of
regular General Fund operating revenues, the City shall maintain an Unassigned Fund Balance of 8% to
12% of the followingyear's projected revenues. This level equates to approximately one month of
operating expenses.
➢ The projected Unassigned Fund Balance on June 30, 2025, for the General Fund is $179.0 million or
11.5% of the budgeted FY 2026 revenues, which is within the City's fund balance policy of 8 - 12 %.(1)
16.0%
14.0",
12.0% _
10.0%
8.0% Unassigned as a%of Revenues
—Reserve Policy-Lower Bound(8%)
Reserve Policy-Upper Bound(12%)
4.0%
2.0% _
0.0%
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Audited Audited Audited Audited Audited Audited Projected
Source:Historical City Audits and Budgets.
DAVENPORT&COMPANY (1)FY 2025 estimates reflects draft audited financials.Preliminary,subject to change.
December 2,2025 Financial State of the City 7
Peer Comparative — Unassigned Fund Balance vs. Revenue v� IwIA
- .% BEACH
Unassigned Fund Balance vs. Revenues
Williamsburg(Aa1/AAA/NR) 45.8%
Portsmouth(Aa2/AA+/AA-)
Suffolk(Aaa/AAA/AAA)
Poquoson(Aa2/AAA/NR) 21.60/.
Hampton(Aa1/AA+/AA) 17.5%
Newport News(Aa1/AA+/NR) 11.6%
Norfolk(Aa2/AAA/AA+) g,7%
Chesapeake(Aaa/AAA/AAA) 8.0%
Hampton Roads Cities Median
Virginia Beach'
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30%
Source:Respective City 2024 Audits.(1)FY 2025 projected estimate.Preliminary,subject to change.
Note:Revenues comprise of General Fund Revenues plus School Fund Revenues(excluding Transfers from the General Fund).
DAVENPORT&COMPANY Credit Rating Key:(Moody's/S&P/Fitch)
December 2,2025 Financial State of the City 8
CITYOF
Tax-Supported Debt Profile � VIR
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BEACH
As of FY 2026 (July 1, 2025), the City had roughly $1.0 billion of Tax-Supported debt outstanding (including
Flood Protection Program debt).
All of the City's outstanding debt is fixed-rate.
The City's 10-year Payout Ratio is approximately 70%.
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DAVENPORT&COMPANY Source:Davenport Debt Model.
December 2,2025 Financial State of the City 9
Debt Management Financial Policies CITY
A NIA
The City has several Debt Management Financial Policies which were most recently updated in the early
part of calendar year 2023.
These policies are summarized below:
P • Policy
Net Debt to Assessed Real Estate Value Not to exceed 3.0%.
Debt Service to General Government
Expenditures Not to exceed 10.0%.
Fixed Costs to General Government
Expenditures
Not to exceed 20.0%.
10-Year Payout Ratio Remain above 50%.
➢ In line with the City's updated policy, the debt policies have been reviewed against rating agency criteria
and industry best practices, and continue to reflect recommended metrics and policy levels.
DAVENPORT&COMPANY
December 2,2025 Financial State of the City 10
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Debt Capacity I Issuance Assumptions �� � VIRGINIA
BEACH
The table below highlights the estimated amount and timing of debt for the City's three (3) tax-supported
borrowing programs in support of the City's CIP over the next six fiscal years. The debt issuances translate
into debt service payments which affect the City's operating budget.
r The issuance schedule is directly affected by the City's cash flow spending to fund approved CIP projects.
The estimated schedule was developed in concert with City Finance & Budget Staff using historical results
and future projections.
FY Charter PFRB Flood Total
2026 $ 162,768,357 $ - $ - $ 162,768,357
2027 - 133,868,048 100,000,000 233,868,048
2028 100,000,000 - 100,000,000
2029 - 139,495,411 149,500,000 288,995,411
2030 195,820,635 - - 195,820,635
2031 - 158,347,083 200,000,000 _ 358,347,083
Total $ 458,588,992 $ 431,710,542 $ 449,500,000 $ 1,339,799,534
DAVENPORT&COMPANY
December 2,2025 Financial State of the City 11
• CITY OF
Debt Capacity I Financial Policy Projections VIRGINIA
BEACH
Debt vs. Assessed Value Debt Service vs. Budget
3.5% 12.0%6
3.0% 10.0%
2.5%
8.0%
2.0%
6.0%
1.5%
4.0%
1.0%
2.0%
0.5%
0.0% 0.0%
2
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033
Existing Tax-Supported Debt vs.AV�Projected Charter Debt vs.AV Existing Tax-Supported DS vs.Budget�Projected Charter DS vs.Budget
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Projected PFRB Debt vs.AV �Projected Flood Debt vs.AV Projected PFRB DS vs.Budget �Projected Flood DS vs.Budget
Debt Policy Limit(3.0%) -Debt Service Policy Limit(10%)
Note:Assessed Value assumes the following annual growth rates:FY27-2.8%,FY28-3.2%, Note:Budget assumes the following annual growth rates:FY27-1.36%,FY28-2.56%, FY29-
FY29-3.2%,FY30-2.0%,FY31-2.0%,and 3.0%thereafter. 2.59%,FY30-2.03%,FY31 -2.04%,and 3.0%thereafter.
DAVENPORT&COMPANY Estimated results are preliminary,subject to change.
December 2,2025 Financial State of the City 12
CITY OF
Debt Capacity I Financial Policy Projections (cont.) %V I VIRGINIA
BEACH
Fixed Costs Ratio 10-Year Payout Ratio
2 5.0% 100.0%
90.0%
20.0% 80.0%
70.0%
60.0%
50.0%
10.0
40.0%
5.0% 30.0%
20.0%
0.0% 10.0%
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033
0.0%
Existing Tax-Supported DS 0 Projected Pension Cost 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033
Projected OPEB Cost Projected Charter DS Existing 10 Year —0—Projected 10 Year Payout Ratio
Projected PFRB DS Projected Flood DS Payout Ratio
—Fixed Costs Policy Limit(20%) —Minimum 10 Year Payout Ratio(50%)
Note:Budget assumes the following annual growth rates:FY27-1.36%,FY28-2.56%,FY29- Note:Projected 10-Year Payout Ratio assumes 20-year issuances with level principal repayment.
2.59%,FY30-2.03%,FY31 -2.04%,and 3.0%thereafter. Pension and OPEB Expenses are
assumed to grow annually at 3.5%.
DAVENPORT&COMPANY Estimated results are preliminary,subject to change.
December 2,2025 Financial State of the City 13
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Plan of Finance for FY 2026
Charter Bonds
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City of Virginia Beach, Virginia
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December 2, 2025 Financial State of the City 14
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Plan of Finance VIR6INIA
BEACH
The upcoming General Obligation Bond issuance will provide financing for both General and School capital
expenditures.
The City is projected to remain in compliance with its Debt Management Policies following the issuance of
the General Obligation Bonds.
The General Obligation Bonds will be financed over 20 years utilizing a level principal repayment structure,
consistent with the City's historical practices.
The estimated debt service payments have been factored into the City's budget planning.
Estimated2 26 General Obligation Bonds
Useslof Funds*
$ 115,508,534 General CIP Projects
47,259,823 School CIP Projects
------ --------- ---- ....,---....—_„- -----------
$ 162,768,357 Total General Obligation Financing
DAVENPORT&COMPANY *Preliminary,subject to change.
December 2,2025 Financial State of the City 15
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Plan of Finance (cont.) CITY
BEACH
Davenport routinely reviews and monitors the City's existing debt profile for refinancing opportunities.
Interest rates are at historically favorable levels.
Davenport has identified the potential opportunity to refinance several series of outstanding General
Obligation Bonds for debt service savings purposes.
The City would have the potential opportunity to refund the outstanding debt in order to:
✓ Reduce the interest rate on the bonds to achieve debt service savings.
✓ Without extending the final maturity of the bonds.
The industry standard benchmark for a successful refinancing is 3.0% Net Present Value Savings as a
percentage of the par amount of the bonds refunded.
✓ The General Obligation refunding candidates equate to approximately $62.9 million outstanding -
3.0% Net Present Value equates to approximately $2.9 million in debt service savings.
The refundings are subject to current market conditions on the day of the sale(s) and will only be issued if
savings thresholds are met.
DAVENPORT&COMPANY
December 2,2025 Financial State of the City 16
Concluding Observations BEACHIA
The City's financial standing is very strong as described by the independent credit rating agencies.
The City is in the process of undertaking a generational amount of capital investment as evidenced by the
Flood Protection Program as well as capital projects affected by inflationary pressures, trade policy, etc.
Based on current assumptions, the City has additional debt capacity (as measured against the City's
adopted Debt Management Financial Policies), however, the repayment of the incremental additional debt
(i.e. debt affordability) will need to be pro-actively addressed during the annual budget process.
A key component of maintaining the strength and sustainability of the City's finances while undertaking its
capital program will be revenue growth commensurate with, at a minimum, debt service and expenditures.
Davenport, in concert with the City's Senior Administration, will continue to monitor and evaluate the City's
debt capacity and debt affordability as City Council determines its capital funding priorities.
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December 2,2025 Financial State of the City 17
CITY Of
Next Steps VIRGINIA
BEACH
Timing Action
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
■ Davenport to present Financial State of the City briefing to City
Council.
Balance of 2025
■ City Council to provide feedback and request any supplemental
additional information from City Staff and Davenport.
■ City Council to consider approval of the 2026 General Obligation
January 6, 2026 Bonds via authorizing resolution prepared by the City's Bond
Counsel.
Balance of January, 2026 ■ City Council Winter Retreat.
■ Davenport to advise the City on the issuance of its 2026 General
February/March, 2026 Obligation Bonds.
■ Davenport to analyze additional capital funding scenarios based on
Spring, 2026 direction received from City Council and Senior City Leadership (as
required).
DAVENPORT&COMPANY
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VIRGINIA
BEACH
Appendix
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City of Virginia Beach, Virginia
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Key Drivers to a Credit Rating VIRGINIA
BEACH
■ Revenue & Expenditure
■ Demographic Characteristics structure and patterns
■ Tax Base ■ Annual Operating & Budgetary
■ Industry Mix & Composition performance
■ Local and Regional ■ Financial flexibility/Fund
Growth patterns Balance position
Financial ■ Long-Term Financial Plan
Performance ---
• • • • Flexibility • • i
Fitch i /%
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■ Financial Forecasting
■ Nature of the pledged and management
security & debt structure ■ Consistent and prudent
■ Balance between budgeting practices
accelerated debt issuance and ■ Range and growth of services
under-investment in capital provided in relation to
facilities capacity to provide services
■ Debt Burden measured against: ■ Adherence to long-range financial
Tax Base & Total Budget planning and policies
DAVENPORT&COMPANY Note:Ws are from Moody's updated methodology November 2022/S&P updated methodology September 2024/Fitch updated methodology April 2024.
December 2,2025 Financial State of the City 20
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Disclaimer VIRGINIA
BEACH
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") has clarified that a broker, dealer or municipal securities dealer engaging in municipal advisory activities outside the scope of
underwriting a particular issuance of municipal securities should be subject to municipal advisor registration. Davenport & Company LLC ("Davenport") has registered as a municipal
advisor with the SEC. As a registered municipal advisor Davenport may provide advice to a municipal entity or obligated person. An obligated person is an entity other than a municipal
entity,such as a not for profit corporation,that has commenced an application or negotiation with an entity to issue municipal securities on its behalf and for which it will provide support. If
and when an issuer engages Davenport to provide financial advisory or consultant services with respect to the issuance of municipal securities, Davenport is obligated to evidence such a
financial advisory relationship with a written agreement.
When acting as a registered municipal advisor Davenport is a fiduciary required by federal law to act in the best interest of a municipal entity without regard to its own financial or other
interests. Davenport is not a fiduciary when it acts as a registered investment advisor, when advising an obligated person, or when acting as an underwriter, though it is required to deal
fairly with such persons,
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CITY MANA GER'S BRIEFING
PARKS NEEDS ASSESSMENT&DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY PLAN
ITEM#77799
4:25 P.M.
Mayor Dyer welcomed Michael Kirschman, Director and Chad Morris, Planning Design&Development
Administrator—Parks&Recreation. Mr. Kirschman expressed his appreciation to City Council for their
continued support and distributed copies of today's presentation, attached hereto and made a part of the
record.
Mayor Dyer expressed his appreciation to Mr. Kirschman and Mr. Morris for the presentation.
December 2, 2025
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December 2, 2025- City Council Meeting
Michael Kirschman, Director
CITY OF
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,. � BEACH
AGENDA
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DESIGN&0Ell'f;LOPMENT P ro c e s s
PREPARED BY:kim Associates,ley Horn and Associates,Inc.W.P. •
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PARK NEEDS ASSESSMENT • Parks system & standards
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A MASTER PLAN FOR THE PARKS & RECREATION SYSTEM . Equity based needs analysis
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7,425 acres total of park land owned by VBPR _� .
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Of this,5,772 acres are developed parks A. !rt"• r ,~'� �� � 1
1,653 acres are undeveloped city park land
23,017 acres of additional public parkland in the City(school sites, •e° 8 ••f�'
state parks,and federal park land) b
Park & Rec Sites:
167 Local Parks(634 acres) 22 Natural Areas(902 acres) -
19 City Wide parks(1,002 acres) 7 Recreation Centers(81 acres)
36 Special Use Parks(3,153 acres) 70 School Sites(1,248 acres)
Park & Rec Facility Highlights:
173 playgrounds 31 miles of trails
(paved&unpaved)
86 tennis and/or pickleball courts
6 pnfem �
13 canoe/kayak launches
79 diamond fields
4 outdoor stages
64 basketball courts „,
PARKS CLASSIFICATION
• Reclassify the current Proposed Park Current Park
16 park types to 5 Categories Designations
categoriesNeighbrsrhoad Park
Local Park Town Green
• Reclassification will aid urban Plaza
in planning, Signature Park
City-Wide Park nmq id
management, and level
of service evaluation 14 Ad 110 10 HUME I
ACCESS EQUITY POPULATION LOS
Park land and amenities are unevenly
Meets Standardl Shortfall/Surplus Meets Sta nda rdl Shortfa 111 Surplus
distributed • • T1PE Shortfall Exists Shortfall Exists
through
Amenities
Basketball Sliurtlall -11 Sites Shortfall -17 Sites
City
•Significant shortfall City-wide park
Basketball(half court) Meets Standard 0 Sites Meets Standard 0 Sites
Boat Ram Shortfall � Sites Shortfall -5 Sites
acreage,
• • , • • park
, amenities
Canoe/Kayak Launch Shortfall $ Sites Shortfall -8 Sites
• Diamond Field Shortfall -1 Sites Shortfall -9 Sites
Dog Park Shortfall -4 Sites Shortfall 5 Sites
every Field Hockey Meets Standard 0 Sites Meets Standard 0 Sites
• nearly amenity Fishin Piers Shortfall -5 Sites Shortfall b Sites
Golf Course2 Meets Standard 2 Sites Meets Standard 2 Sites
Outdoor Fitness Shortfall -1 Sites Shortfall -2 Sites
Gaps in amenity types offered compared
Outdoor Sta a Meets Standard 0 Sitea Meets Standard 0 Sites
Payed Trails(miles) Shortfall -47 Miles Shortfall -56 Miles
to
similar municipalities
Pickleball a Shortfall -23 Sites Shortfall -25 Sites
Playground Shortfall -17 Sites Shortfall -30 Sites
Pum Track Shortfall -2 Sites Shortfall -2 Sites
Rectangular Field Shortfall -12 Sitea Shortfall -15 Sites
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• Seatack North Park
• Salem Woods Park (CW)
• Marshview Park (CW)
• Carolanne Farms (CW)
• Completed a $4.5M renovation, and
reclassification as City-Wide park
Undeveloped Parks
• Margate Ave. Park
• Amhurst Park
• Thalia Trace Oaks Park
• County Haven
• Woodbridge Park (CW)
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• Salem Woods Park
• Oak Springs Park
• Lamplight Manor Park
• Rosemont Forest Park
Undeveloped parks
• Margate Ave. Park
*Note: Currently have 5 new or soon to be improved water access points under design or construction. 13 VB
(Historic Kempsville, Owl Creek Boat Ramp, Pungo Ferry Landing, Elbow Road, Pleasure House Point)
PRIORITIZATION
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resources
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priority • Stakeholder input
• Demographics
City goals cost • Cost assessments
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TOTAL RECOMMENDATIONS COST
Virginia Beach Park Recommendations
Estimate of Probable Cost
Recommendation •
Existing facility improvements $ 18,440,000
Lifecycle Replacement $ 227,810,000
Amenity construction $ 268,410,000
Undeveloped Parks $ 57,310,000
Underdeveloped Parks $ 14,130,000
New park land acquisition and development $ 191 ,550,000
Planned Project: Virginia Beach Trail* $ TBD
Grand Total Cost of Recommendations $ 7773650,000
*Note: 2 of 4 phases of the VB Trail project is currently funded. 15
PRIORITIZED RECOMMENDATION COST
Short-term
Virginia Beach Park Recommendations • Safety and accessibility
Estimate of Probable Cost - Phased Prioritization • Lifecycle replacement
Long-TermShort-Term Mid-Term
• High priority amenities
Recommendation (0-5 years) -J (6-10 years) (11-15 years)_
• Priority local parks
Existing facility improvements $ 7,090,000 $ 4,460,000 $ 4,090,000 Mid-term
p.
Lifecycle Replacement $ 79,110,000 $ 79,110,000 $ 69,590,000 Park appearance
Amenity construction $ 11,410,000 $ 44,530,000 $ 72,180,000 • Lifecycle replacement
Undeveloped Parks $ 5,040,000 $ 11,450,000 $ 16,930,000 • High and medium
Underdeveloped Parks $ 2,820,000 $ 3,030,000 $ 1,560,000 priority amenities
New park land acquisition $ 14,230,000 Invest in local and city-
Planned Project: Virginia Beach Trail* $ TBD $ TBD $ TBD wide parks
RecommendationsTotal Cost of : . : e Long-Term
Grand Total Cost of Recommendations$ 426,630,000 • Mid-term actions
`Note: 2 of 4 phases of the VB Trail project is currently funded. continue
• Park land acquisition
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL
• Adopt Parks Needs Assessment & Development Strategy as an
amendment to the current (and upcoming) Comprehensive Plan
• The Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies
(CAPRA) requires that a parks and recreation master plan be
approved by the governing body
THANK YOU
QUESTIONS?
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4
CITY COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
ITEM#77800
S:07 P.M.
Council Member Ross-Hammond advised the Hampton Roads Transit Commission requires two (2)
members to be appointed by the Governor to represent the City and announced Governor Youngkin recently
appointed Jay Jameson, who will serve alongside of her on the Commission. Council Member Ross-
Hammond introduced Mr. Jameson, who was seated in the gallery, and advised he is also President of Sky
Surgical adding, she invited him here today so the Body could meet him.
December 2, 2025
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CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITIATIVES/COMMENTS
ITEM#77801
5:10 P.M.
Vice Mayor Wilson advised she attended the U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) Assumption Of
Command Ceremony yesterdayforAdmiral Karl Thomas who relieved Admiral Caudle. Vice Mayor Wilson
advised Congresswoman Jen Kiggans and U.S. Representative Rob Wittman also attended the ceremony,
which was held on the aircraft carrier, USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75). Vice Mayor Wilson expressed it
was a beautiful ceremony and is very proud of the military, especially the U. S. Navy.
Mayor Dyer advised every year there is ceremony to Commemoration of the Battle of Midway and the
turning point it made during World War H. Mayor Dyer advised that the ceremony is held at the Naval
Aviation Monument Park on the Boardwalk, adding, many people do not realize that a lot of the aircraft
came from Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana.
December 2, 2025
6
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITIATIVES I COMMENTS
ITEM#77802
(Continued)
Council Member Schulman advised last Saturday he attended the Grand Illumination event at Town Center
and complimented the Central Business District Association and the City, who partner together for the
event, and do a wonderful job every year. Council Member Schulman advised most of the decorations are
at the Fountain Plaza but new decorations are added each year, with this year's being the new Christmas
tree by Tupelo Honey. Council Member Schulman advised many neighborhoods have their own
celebrations going on as well, noting the Aries By The Bay neighborhood had "Santa on the Beach"last
weekend and expressed how he enjoys seeing all of the holiday cheer.
Council Member Ross-Hammond expressed her appreciation to Ms. Jeanne Evans-Cox for her creativity
and organizing the event.
December 2, 2025
7
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITL4TIVES/COMMENTS
ITEM#77803
(Continued)
Council Member Rouse reflected that, at this time last year, she had just been admitted to the hospital
waiting to give birth and was not present for the December City Council Meetings. Council Member Rouse
expressed her appreciation to the Body, City staff, and the public for their well wishes and understanding
over the past year as she balanced her roles as an educator, a Council Member, and anew mother. Council
Member Rouse shared her daughter Olivia will turn one (1) on December P and expressed that it is good
to be here.
December 2, 2025
8
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITIATIVES/COMMENTS
ITEM#77804
(Continued)
Council Member Henley advised her District 2 Town Hall Meeting was held last night and was very happy
to see how many people attended from a diversity of organizations and neighborhoods. Council Member
Henley advised she provided information on the District's large size, issues and shared her commitment to
engaging with them to ensure they are well served. Council Member Henley expressed her appreciation to
everyone who attended and shared their concerns and believes it shows how much residents are interested
in the City and are willing to get involved. Council Member Henley is hopeful that this is the beginning of
more people across the City being actively involved and emphasized the importance ofpublic engagement
at the beginning of a process, not at the end.
December 2, 2025
9
AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
ITEM#77805
5:16 P.M.
BY CONSENSUS, the following shall compose the Legislative CONSENT AGENDA:
J. ORDINANCES:
1. Ordinance to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE $110,000 from the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security(DHS) to the FY2025-26 Fire Department Operating Budget and AUTHORIZE$11,000
local match within the FY2025-26 Fire Department General Fund re purchase offitness, health
monitoring and health assessment equipment
2. Ordinance to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE $46,875 from the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security(DHS) to the FY2025-26 Fire Department Operating Budget and AUTHORIZE$15,625
local match within the FY 2025-26 Fire Department General Fund re Fire Department's Marine
Team
3. Ordinance to APPROPRIATE $94,000 from the fund balance of the Commonwealth Attorney's
Forfeited Assets Special Revenue Fund to the FY 2025-26 Commonwealth's Attorney Operating
Budget re second phase of the digital case file initiative
December 2, 2025
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ITEM#77806
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-
3711(A)(1).
• Council Appointments: Council, Boards, Commissions,
Committees, Authorities, Agencies and Appointees
December 2, 2025
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ITEM#77806
(Continued)
Upon motion by Council Member Jackson-Green, seconded by Council Member Ross-Hammond, City
Council voted to proceed into CLOSED SESSION at 5:19 P.M.
Voting: 10- 0
Council Members Voting Aye:
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,Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Absent:
Michael F. Berlucchi
Break 5:19 P.M. — 5:30 P.M.
Closed Session 5:30 P.M. — 5:33 P.M.
December 2, 2025
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FORMAL SESSION
VIRGINL4 BEACH CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 2,2025
6:00 P.M.
Mayor Dyer called to order the FORMAL SESSION of the VIRGINL4 BEACH CITY COUNCIL in City
Council Chamber, City Hall, on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 6:00 P.M.
Council Members Present:
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, Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Absent:
Michael F. Berlucchi—attending Combat Antisemitism Movement 2025 Summit
INVOCATION.• Mayor Dyer
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF"ERICA
CITY COUNCIL DISCLOSURES:
Vice Mayor Rosemary Wilson DISCLOSED that she is a real estate agent affiliated with Howard Hanna
Real Estate Services ("Howard Hanna'), who's Oceanfront Office is located at 303 34"Street Suite 102,
Virginia Beach, VA 23451. Because of the nature of realtor and real estate agent affiliation, the size of
Howard Hanna, and the volume of transactions it handles in any given year,Howard Hanna has an interest
in numerous matters in which she is not personally involved and of which she does not have personal
knowledge. In order to ensure her compliance with both the letter and the spirit of the State and Local
Government Conflict of Interests Act (the "Act'), it is her practice to thoroughly review the agenda for
each meeting of City Council for the purpose of identifying any matters in which she might have an actual
or potential conflict. If,during her review of the agenda for any given meeting of the Council,she identifies
a matter in which she has a 'personal interest," as defined in the Act, she will file the appropriate
disclosure letter to be recorded in the official records of the City Council. Vice Mayor Wilson regularly
makes this disclosure. Her letter of February 20, 2018 is hereby made part of the record.
December 2, 2025
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Council Member Remick DISCLOSED that he is employee of Colliers International Virginia, LLC,
("Colliers')which is a commercial real estate services company. Because of the size and nature of Colliers
and the volume of transactions it handles in any given year, Colliers has an interest in numerous matters
in which he is not personally involved and has no personal knowledge. In that regard, he is always
concerned about the appearance of impropriety that might arise if he participates in a matter before the
City Council in which Colliers has an interest in the transaction and he has no personal knowledge of that
interest. In order to ensure compliance with both the letter and the spirit of the State and Local Government
Conflict of Interests Act (the "Act'), it is Council Member Remick's practice to thoroughly review the
agenda for each meeting of the City Council to identify any matters in which he might have an actual or
potential conflict. If, during review of the agenda for a Council meeting, he identifies a matter in which he
has a `personal interest,"as defined by the Act, either individually or as an employee of Colliers, he will
file the appropriate disclosure or abstention letter to be recorded in the official records of the City Council.
December 2, 2025
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VU F
CERTIFICATION
ITEM#77807
Upon motion Council Member Rouse, seconded by Council Member Remick, 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:
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,Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Absent:
Michael E Berlucchi
December 2, 2025
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RESOL UTION
CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED SESSION
VIRGINL4 BEACH CITY COUNCIL
WHEREAS: The Virginia Beach City Council convened into CLOSED SESSION,pursuant to the
affirmative vote recorded in ITEM#77806 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 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.
Amanda Barnes, MMC
City Clerk
November 25, 2025
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ITEM— VIL G.1
MINUTES
ITEM#77808
Upon motion by Council Member Jackson-Green, seconded by Council Member Ross-Hammond, City
Council APPROVED the MINUTES of the SPECIAL SESSION of November 18, 2025
Voting: 10- 0
Council Members Voting Aye:
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, Joashua E `Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Absent:
Michael F. Berlucchi
December 2, 2025
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ITEM— VII.G.2
MINUTES
ITEM#77809
Upon motion by Council Member Jackson-Green, seconded by Council Member Ross-Hammond, City
Council APPROVED the MINUTES of the INFORMAL and FORMAL SESSIONS of November 18,
2025
Voting: 10- 0
Council Members Voting Aye:
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, Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Absent:
Michael F. Berlucchi
December 2, 2025
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ADD ON
MAYOR'S PRESENTATION
ITEM#77810
RESOL UTION IN RECOGNITION
DEPUTYPOLICE CHIEF SEANADAMS
On behalf of City Council,Mayor Dyer welcomed Deputy Police Chief Sean Adams and read the Resolution
recognizing Deputy Chief Adams for 37 years of distinguished service to the City of Virginia Beach,
beginning as a Patrol Officer in 1988 and rising through the ranks to become the only one in Virginia
Beach Police Department History to receive the distinguished title of Chief of Staff to the Police Chief.
Deputy ChiefAdams was recognized for his many educational achievements including a Master's Degree
in Public Administration, a Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice Education, and as a graduate of the
FBI National Academy. Chief Adams' innovative leadership significantly advanced the department's
training capabilities,particularly through the development of integrated, scenario-based instruction at the
Creeds Training Facility. City Council honored Deputy Chief Adams for his service, leadership,
dedication, and integrity that has profoundly impacted the City of Virginia Beach and as he begins his next
chapter, he does so with the enduring respect and gratitude of City Council, citizens, and the public safety
community he so faithfully served.
Deputy Chief Adams expressed his appreciation to City Council, his family,friends and colleagues for this
recognition and their support as he is truly honored.Deputy ChiefAdams specifically acknowledged former
Police Chiefs Cervera, Jacocks and Zucaro and thanked Chief Neudigate and City Manager Duhaney for
their confidence and support. Deputy Chief Adams also thanked the community for supporting the Police
Department and praised the City's law enforcement officers and public safety personnel for their daily
dedication and service.
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RESOLL77YON
WHEREAS:In September 1988, Sean Adams attended the Virginia Beach Police Academy and graduated in January
1989. Upon graduation from the academy,he was assigned to the 3 d Police Precinct where he worked as a patrol officer.
He diversified his career as an officer in various assignments to include Special Operations Traffic,SWAT, Oceanfront
Summer Operations,and Training;and
WHEREAS:Sean rose through the ranks of the Virginia Beach Police Department, serving as Sergeant(2001-2006),
Lieutenant(2006-2011),and Captain(2011-2021). His leadership assignments include Training,Executive Aide to Police
Chief,Command Duty Officer,41 Precinct Commander,21 Precinct Commander,Speciallnvestigations Commander,and
Special Operations Commander. On April 22, 2021, he was promoted to Deputy Police Chief, a position he held with
distinction while he oversaw the Operations Division and Administrative Division;and
WHEREAS:Sean is the only one in Virginia Beach Police Department History to receive the distinguished title of Chief
of Staff to the Police Chief-and
WHEREAS:Sean achieved numerous educational milestones,earning a Master's Degree in Public Administration and a
Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice Education from the University of Virginia, and a BA in Criminology. He is a
graduate of the 259'Session of the FBI National Academy,Senior Management Institute for Police,and Police Executive
Leadership School;and
WHEREAS: Through his leadership and vision, Sean recognized the opportunity to integrate firearms training with
dynamic,scenario-based instruction during the development of Creeds Training Facility. His forward-thinking approach
has elevated the department's training program to one of the best in the nation,empowering officers to perform at their
highest level under high-stress conditions and strengthening their readiness to serve with excellence;and
WHEREAS:Sean understood the mission and service to the community and visitors of Virginia Beach is one part of a
broader public safety network He valued the collaboration of all professionals-regardless of uniform or title. Sean held
the Virginia Beach community with the highest regards and developed everlasting partnerships for long-term,problem-
solving solutions in creating the safest community. Sean proudly served as the police liaison to the Human Rights
Commission;and
WHEREAS:His retirement after 37years of dedicated service marks the end ofan era. He stands as the last VBPD officer
to have served during the 1989 Virginia Beach Greek Festival and the last SWAT sniper who was personally trained by
USMC Carlos Hathcockff;and
WHEREAS:As he transitions into a new chapter as a private citizen,Sean departs with a legacy that will resonate for
years to come. He will be honored not only by public safety leadership, but by the officers, deputies, dispatchers,
firefighters,EMTs,forensic technicians, emergency managers,and others who saw in him a steadfast leader,who never
forgot what it means to serve at the entry level;and
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED:That on this day,Tuesday,December 2,2 02 5,the Virginia Beach City Council
honors a public servant whose leadership,dedication,and integrity have profoundly impacted the City of Virginia Beach.
As Sean Adams,begins his next chapter,he does so with the enduring respect and gratitude of this Council,our citizens,
and the public safety community he so faithfully served
Given by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach,Virginia the 2"d day ofDecember 2025 and present this Resolution duly
signed by each Member of the Virginia Beach City Council.
C nc Member Michae .Berlucchi Co"berStacyC Council Member Barbara .Henley
Council Member David Hutcheson Council Member �sh"Jaclkay - reen Council Member Robert W."Worth"Remick
Council Member Dr.Amelia Ross-Hammond uncil tenrber�Jen.nifer'
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ice Mayor Roe :ary Wilson Mayor Robert M "Bobby"Dyer
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ITEM— VII.H.1
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM#77811
Mayor Dyer DECLARED a PUBLIC HEARING:
PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS
Echoes in Healing
Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia
Maverick Learning Center
Philippine Nurses Association of Virginia, Inc.
Protecting Paws in Peril
Quality of Life, Inc.
The Micro-Nonprofit Network
There being no speakers, Mayor Dyer CLOSED the PUBLIC HEARING
December 2, 2025
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ITEM— VII.H.2
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM#77812
Mayor Dyer DECLARED a PUBLIC HEARING:
AMENDMENTS TO THE FY2025-26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
(CIP)FOR FLOOD PROTECTION
The Lakes, Windsor Woods, and Princess Anne Plaza Projects
There being no speakers, Mayor Dyer CLOSED the PUBLIC HEARING
December 2, 2025
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ITEM— VII.H.3
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM#77813
Mayor Dyer DECLARED a PUBLIC HEARING:
LEASE OF CITY PROPERTY
1113 Atlantic Avenue (deWitt Cottage)
There being no speakers, Mayor Dyer CLOSED the PUBLIC HEARING
December 2, 2025
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ITEM— VULI
FORMAL SESSIONAGENDA
ITEM#77814
Mayor Dyer read the Speaker Policy and advised for items where only one(1)speaker is registered, the
City Clerk will call the speaker, and they will be given a total of six(6)minutes to speak on all items.
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Rouse, City Council APPROVED,BY
CONSENT,Agenda Items Ordinances A 1,2 and 3
Voting: 10- 0
Council Members Voting Aye:
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,Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Absent:
Michael F. Berlucchi
December 2, 2025
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ITEM— VII.J.l
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
ITEM#77815
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Rouse, City Council ADOPTED, BY
CONSENT, Ordinance to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE $110,000 from the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security (DHS) to the FY 2025-26 Fire Department Operating Budget and AUTHORIZE
$11,000 local match within the FY2025-26 Fire Department General Fund repurchase of fitness, health
monitoring and health assessment equipment
Voting: 10- 0
Council Members Voting Aye:
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,Joashua F. `Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Absent:
Michael E Berlucchi
December 2, 2025
1 AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS
2 TO SUPPORT THE PURCHASE OF FITNESS, HEALTH
3 MONITORING AND HEALTH ASSESSMENT EQUIPMENT
4 FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
5
6 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,
7 VIRGINIA, THAT:
8
9 1. $110,000 is hereby accepted from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
10 and appropriated, with federal revenue increased accordingly, to the FY 2025-
11 26 Operating Budget of the Virginia Beach Fire Department for the purchase of
12 fitness, health monitoring, and health assessment equipment.
13
14 2. A local match of$11,000 is hereby authorized within the Fire Department's FY
15 2025-2026 General Fund Budget.
16
17 3. The equipment purchased with these grant funds is not guaranteed to be
18 replaced by the City of Virginia Beach.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia on the end day
of December 2025.
Requires an affirmative vote by a majority of all members of the City Council.
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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ITEM— VII.J.2
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
ITEM#77816
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Rouse, City Council ADOPTED, BY
CONSENT, Ordinance toACCEPTandAPPROPRL4TE$46,875from the US.Department ofHomeland
Security (DHS) to the FY2025-26 Fire Department Operating Budget and AUTHORIZE$15,625 local
match within the FY 2025-26 Fire Department General Fund re Fire Department's Marine Team
Voting: 10- 0
Council Members Voting Aye:
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,Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Absent:
Michael F. Berlucchi
December 2, 2025
1 AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS
2 AND TO PROVIDE A LOCAL MATCH TO PURCHASE
3 EQUIPMENT FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT'S MARINE
4 TEAM
5
6 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,
7 VIRGINIA, THAT:
8
9 1. $46,875 is hereby accepted from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
10 and appropriated, with federal revenue increased accordingly, to the FY 2025-
11 26 Operating Budget of the Virginia Beach Fire Department to support the Fire
12 Department's Marine Team.
13
14 2. A local match of$15,625 is hereby authorized within the Fire Department's FY
15 2025-2026 General Fund Budget.
16
17 3. The equipment purchased with these grant funds is not guaranteed to be
18 replaced by the City of Virginia Beach.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia on the end day
Of December , 2025.
Requires an affirmative vote by a majority of all members of the City Council.
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
Budget and Management Services City Attorney's Office
CA17062
R-1
November 19, 2025
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ITEM— VII.J.3
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
ITEM#77817
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Rouse, City Council ADOPTED, BY
CONSENT, Ordinance to APPROPRMTE $94,000 from the fund balance of the Commonwealth
Attorney's Forfeited Assets Special Revenue Fund to the FY2025-26 Commonwealth's Attorney Operating
Budget re second phase of the digital case file initiative
Voting: 10- 0
Council Members Voting Aye:
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,Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Absent:
Michael F. Berlucchi
December 2, 2025
1 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $94,000 FROM THE
2 FUND BALANCE OF THE FORFEITED ASSETS SPECIAL
3 REVENUE FUND TO THE OFFICE OF THE
4 COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY
5
6 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,
7 VIRGINIA, THAT:
8
9 $94,000 is hereby appropriated from the fund balance of the Commonwealth's
10 Attorney's Forfeited Assets Special Revenue Fund, with revenue increased accordingly,
11 to the FY 2025-26 Operating Budget of the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney for
12 the second phase of its digital case file initiative.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia on the end day
of December , 2025.
Requires an affirmative vote by a majority of all members of the City Council.
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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B dget and Management Services ey's Office
CA17061
R-1
November 18, 2025
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ITEM— VILK
APPOINTMENTS
ITEM#77818
BY CONSENSUS, City Council RESCHEDULED the following APPOINTMENTS:
CLEAN COMMUNITY COMMISSION
COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD
DEFERRED COMPENSATIONBOARD
HEALTH SERVICES ADVISORYBOARD
MILITARYECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
OPEN SPACE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
PUBLIC LIBRARYBOARD
VIRGINIA BEACH CANNABIS ADVISORY TASK FORCE
WETLANDS BOARD
December 2, 2025
26
ITEM— VII.K
APPOINTMENTS
ITEM#77819
Upon NOMINATION by Vice Mayor Wilson, City Council REAPPOINTED:
BRYANHICKMAN
Three year term 11112026—1213112028
ACTIVE TRANSPOR TA TION AD VISOR Y COMMITTEE
Voting: 10- 0
Council Members Voting Aye:
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,Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Absent:
Michael F. Berlucchi
December 2, 2025
27
ITEM— VII.K
APPOINTMENTS
ITEM#77820
Upon NOMINATION by Vice Mayor Wood, City Council APPOINTED:
CONNER SMITH
(Student)
Student term 121212025—613012026
BEACHES AND WATERWAYS ADVISORY COMMISSION
Voting: 10- 0
Council Members Voting Aye:
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,Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Absent:
Michael F. Berlucchi
December 2, 2025
28
ITEM— VU K
APPOINTMENTS
ITEM#77821
Upon NOMINATION by Vice Mayor Wilson, City Council REAPPOINTED:
STEPHENBALLARD
Three year term 11112026—1213112028
CHESAPEAKE BAY PRESER VA TIONAREA BOARD
Voting: 10- 0
Council Members Voting Aye:
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,Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Absent:
Michael F. Berlucchi
December 2, 2025
29
ITEM— VII.K
APPOINTMENTS
ITEM#77822
Upon NOMINATION by Vice Mayor Wilson, City Council REAPPOINTED:
SHARIF HINES
GRACE PEAR
Three year term 11112026—1213112028
COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD
Voting: 10- 0
Council Members Voting Aye:
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,Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Absent:
Michael F. Berlucchi
December 2, 2025
30
ITEM— VII.K
APPOINTMENTS
ITEM#77823
Upon NOMINATION by Vice Mayor Wood, City Council REAPPOINTED:
CHRISTI LYONS
Three year term 11112026—1213112028
and
APPOINTED:
MARY GENTRY
Unexpired term thru 313112026
Plus three year term 41112026—313112029
HISTORIC PRESER VATION COMMISSION
Voting: 10- 0
Council Members Voting Aye:
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,Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Absent:
Michael F. Berlucchi
December 2, 2025
31
ITEM— VII.K
APPOINTMENTS
ITEM#77824
Upon NOMINATION by Vice Mayor Wood, City Council REAPPOINTED:
CHARLES CAYTON
(Design Professional)
LORI OVERHOLT
MICHAEL RONAN
Three year term 11112026—1213112028
and
APPOINTED:
ROBERT FINE
Three year term 11112026—1213112028
RESORT ADVISORY COMMISSION
Voting: 10- 0
Council Members Voting Aye:
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,Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Absent:
Michael F. Berlucchi
December 2, 2025
32
ITEM— VII.K
APPOINTMENTS
ITEM#77825
Upon NOMINATION by Vice Mayor Wilson, City Council REAPPOINTED:
BRANDONHACKNEY
(Planning Department)
LETITM TIBBS
(Citizen)
MICHAEL MA UCH
(Resort Advisory Commission)
RYANSUIT
(Cannabis Industry)
Two year term 11112026—121311202 7
VIRGINL4 BEACH CANNABIS ADVISORY TASK FORCE
Voting: 10- 0
Council Members Voting Aye:
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,Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Absent:
Michael F. Berlucchi
December 2, 2025
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ADJOURNMENT
ITEM#77826
Mayor Robert M. Dyer DECLARED the City Council FORMAL SESSIONADJOURNED at 6.24 P.M.
Terri H. Chelius
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Am a Barnes, MMC Robert M. Dyer
City Clerk Mayor
City of Virginia Beach
Virginia
December 2, 2025
34
OPENDL4LOGUE
The,following registered to speak:
Hanna Merk, Phone: 610-2390, did not respond
Karen O'Brien, 2661 Browning Drive, Phone: 724-2805, did not respond
Pat Gadzinski, 2005 Plowshares Court, Phone: 343-4431, did not respond
Martha Thereault, 4311 Blackbeard Road, Phone:278-2808, requested City Council consider increasing
the taxable income amount for disabled persons
George Zervoudakis, Pocahontas Pancake House, Phone: 348-8281, requested City Council reconsider
zoning violations for signage at the Oceanfront
The following speakers spoke to express their OPPOSITION to development at the West Neck Villages
Golf Course:
Terry Stevens, 312 Shad Lane, Phone: 64 7-4 705
Ted Sharples, 3547 Winding Trail Circle, Phone: 323-0668
Tammy Yandame, 3543 Winding Trail Circle, Phone:339-6843
Margaret Allen, 3136 Egyptian Lane, Phone: 703-314-5892
Kathleen Johnson, 3145 Egyptian Lane, Phone: 434-3221
Robert Tice, 2709 Steinbeck Court, Phone: 646-3707
Ted Quinter, 2803 Browning Drive, Phone: 390-6719
Michael Wisloski, 3120 Gallahad Drive, Phone: 703-867-3546
Toni Auld, 2205 Arklow Road, Phone: 672-9777
Jack Scott, 2629 Majesty Lane, Phone: 3 75-7319
Donna Scott, 2629 Majesty Lane, Phone:285-7405
Thomas Luckman, 3192 Gallahad Drive, Phone: 705-1789
Kathy Stelman, 2809 Morning Mist Court, Phone: 518-598-4277
Brian Griffiths, 2916 Einstein Drive, Phone: 806-208-2770
Paul Towler, 3040 Heron Ridge Drive, Phone: 703-403-9153
Nancy Canu, 2624 Wonderland Court, Phone:576-0993
Anne Suggs, 2652 Einstein Drive, Phone: 843-696-8218
Sylvio Canu, 2624 Wonderland Court, Phone: 749-2962
Billy Domangue, 3037 Egyptian Lane, Phone: 804-690-5717
Sharon Prescot, 1748 Nanneys Creek Road, Phone: 630-2660
Diana Hicks, 808 Los Conaes Way, Phone: 641-3900
Lisa Marie Griffiths, 2916 Einstein Drive, Phone: 806-208-2770
Chuck Thornton, 2477 Piney Bark Drive, Phone: 675-5245
Paul Beatson, 2904 Elegance Lane, Phone: 805-0047
Mark Connelly, 2689 Browning Drive, Phone: 603-305-8029
Robert Richardson, 2789 Nestlebrook Trail, Phone: 373-1717
Brian Besecker, Phone:235-0951
ADJOURNED AT 7:45 P.M.
December 2, 2025