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Home My WebLink AboutFEBRUARY 10, 2026 SPECIAL SESSION MINUTES f.0 <U s c , �q t= OURS ' VIRGINL4 BEACH CITY COUNCIL Virginia Beach, Virginia FEBRUARY10,2026 Mayor Robert M. Dyer called to order the CITY COUNCIL SPECL4L FORMAL SESSION in the City Council Conference Room, Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. Council Members Present: Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, David Hutcheson,Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, Jennifer Rouse, Joashua F. "Joash" Schulman and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Absent: Michael F. Berlucchi—Arrived at 2:18 P.M. Stacy Cummings—Arrived at 2:06 P.M. Cal "Cash"Jackson-Green—Arrived at 2:36 P.M. ¢o�IA$fie 0a` `�r CityVirginiaof Beach * -. X a �9949 0p BUR,NAr06 Virgin iaBeach.gov AW MUNICIPAL CENTER,BUILDING 1 2401 COURTHOUSE DRIVE Robert M. 'Bobby" Dyer VIRGINIA BEACH,VA 23456-9000 MAYOR OFFICE:(757)385-4581 CELL:(757)407-5105 BDYERC&VBGOV.COM February 5, 2026 HONORABLE MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL In accordance with the Virginia Beach City Code Section 2-21, and by the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Virginia Beach, I hereby call for a SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. City Council Conference Room 2034 Building 1 —2"d Floor 2401 Courthouse Drive The purpose of this SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION is to allow the City Council, following its regularly scheduled Formal Session as listed in the attached agenda, to convene into a Closed Session to consider the following matters: • Publicly Held Property— District 6 • Public Contract— Project Ramp • Personnel Matters—Council Appointments: Council Boards, Commissions, Committees, Authorities, Agencies, Taskforces and Appointees At the Conclusion of the Closed Session, the City Council will reconvene into Open Session for the purpose of certifying the Closed Session. The Special Formal Session will be broadcast on the Cable TV, virginiabeach. oovv and Facebook Live. Sincerely, �jl - Robert M. Dyer Mayor Enclosure cc: City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Deputy City Managers FOIA Officer Communications Office 2 MAYOR'S CALL FOR SPECIAL SESSION ITEM#77978 "HONORABLE MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL In accordance with the Virginia Beach City Code Section 2-21, and by the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Virginia Beach, I hereby call for a SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION of the VIRGINL4 BEACH CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, February 10,2026, at 2:00 P.M. City Council Conference Room 2034 Building 1—2nd Floor 2401 Courthouse Drive The purpose of this SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION is to allow the City Council,following its regularly scheduled Formal Session as listed in the attached agenda, to convene into a Closed Session to consider the following matters: • Publicly Held Property—District 6 • Public Contract—Project Ramp • Personnel Matters—Council Appointments: Council Boards, Commissions, Committees, Authorities,Agencies, Taskforces and Appointees At the Conclusion of the Closed Session, the City Council will reconvene into Open Session for the purpose of certifying the Closed Session. The Special Formal Session will be broadcast on the Cable TV, virginiabeach.go and Facebook Live. Sincerely, 61� Robert M. Dyer Mayor" Enclosure cc: City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Deputy City Managers FOIA Officer Communications Office February 10, 2026 3 CITY COUNCILS BRIEFING GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPDATE ITEM#77979 2:02 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. February 10, 2026 2026 General Assembly Week 4 2026 Session Today's update: • Status of Legislative Agenda items • Legislation of interest Goal oftoday's presentation is to provide an update on the General Assembly session and highlight legislation of interest Timeline Upcoming milestones Crossover; February 18th Chambers will present their budgets on February 22nd; Each chamber must approve their budget by February 26th Sine die; Saturday March 14th Reconvene Session; Wednesday April 22nd 3 In the News 2026 Constitutional Amendments Three amendments will be on the November ballot: 1 . Reproductive Freedom: Establishes a fundamental right to abortion, contraception, IVF, and other reproductive health services within the state constitution. 2. Voting Rights Restoration: Automatically restores voting rights to individuals upon release from incarceration for a felony conviction, eliminating the need for discretionary gubernatorial action 3. Marriage Equality: Removes defunct language from the Constitution that bans same-sex marriage, aligning it with federal law. Special election April 21 st Congressional Redistricting: Grants the General Assembly authority to redraw congressional maps, potentially outside of the traditional 10-year cycle. Would move congressional primaries to August 4th. • • . • • , • • Protecting the Blue Line HB 1328 Tata • Tabled in subcommittee SB 387 Craig • Failed to report 7-8 10:1 Election System HB 187 Convirs-Fowler • Passed House 83-13-1; referred to Local Gov't SB 681 Rouse • Passed Senate 27-13; referred to CCT Cancer Screenings for Public HB 393 Askew • Referred to Appropriations subcommittee Safety SB 672 Rouse • Continued to 2027 by Appropriations (15-0) EMS "Four for Life" funding HB 57 Feggans • Passed the House and referred to Senate SB 675 Rouse Transportation _ • Continued to 2027 by Appropriations (15-0) Fire Programs Fund HB 394 Askew • Subcommittee laid on the table (7-Y 0-N) Subaquatic Vegetation HB 390 Askew _ • Reported from Agriculture (22-0); on 3rd reading Menhaden Fishing Study HB 1048 & 1049 Carr HB1048 Tabled at request; 1049 referred to Approps SB 474 Marsden • Continued to 2027 by Appropriations (14-0) "Pop-Up" Event Zones HB 778 Thornton • Continued to 2027 by CCT (voice vote) 10-1 General Law HB 168 Askew Passed House 75-24; referred to Local Gov't SB 51 Rouse • Passed Senate 26-14; referred to CCT SB 378 Surovell Collective Bargaining for Public Employees • SB 378 rereferred to Finance 8-6 HB 1263 Tran • HB 1263 referred to Approps 5-2 SB 228 Surovell Eliminates sovereign immunity up to the amount of insurance • Rereferred from Courts of or self-insurance reserves for any tort case Justice to Finance 6-5-3 HB 412 N. Cole Requires a study and recommendations for localities to fund • Approps Subcommittee laid on annual needs-based school board budgets the table 7-0 HB 569 Feggans Requires prevailing wage for public works projects • HB 569 referred to SB 518 Rouse C&L Subcommittee (Thursday) • SB 370 rereferred to Finance 9-6 SB 233 Head Changes how aid to locality funds for fire departments are Referred to Commerce & Labor distributed, prioritizing fiscal distress instead of population _-_--____v HB 5 Requires one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked Reported from Appropriations Convirs-Fowler for all employees. Delayed effective date of July 1 , 2027. 15-7 SB 2 Boysko Establishes a mandatory paid family and medical leave Rereferred to Finance 7-6 insurance program with benefits beginning January 1 , 2029. Under the program, benefits are paid to covered individuals for family and medical leave and funding for the program is provided through premiums assessed to employers and employees beginning January 1 , 2028. HB 804 Helmer Requires localities to increase their total housing stock by at least • HB 804 passed 63-35 and 7.5% over the five-year period referred to Local SB 488 Government VanValkenburg • SB 488 stricken by patron HB 611 Cohen Requires a locality to include in its zoning ordinances for single- • HB 611 Continued to SB family residential zoning districts accessory dwelling units 2027 531 Srinivasan • SB 531 passed Senate Local Gov 7-6 W/amendments HB 816 Helmer Requires a locality to include in its zoning ordinance allowing for by- HB 816 passed 64-35 and right development of multifamily residential uses on at least 75 Referred to Local SB 454 percent of all land contained in commercial or business zoning Government VanValkenburg districts • SB 454 passed 21 -19, referred to CCT HB 1279 J. Cole "Faith in Housing" , allows for the development and construction of • HB 1279 passed 60-36; housing on land owned by religious organizations or tax-exempt referred to Local Gov't SB 388 McPike nonprofit organizations • SB 388 on 3rd reading HB 888 Shin Sets limits on minimum parking requirements in designated areas • Passed 61-37; referred to where residents have mass transit access Local Government SB 661 Rouse Skill Games authorization and tax • SB 661 Rereferred to $800/per month per machine tax— 15% to local government where Finance HB 1272 Hayes machine is located • HB1272 Referred to House General Laws SB 542 Aird Establishes a framework for the creation of a retail marijuana market • All are waiting action in in the Commonwealth the Finance and SB 826 Lucas Appropriation SB542 and HB642 provides for an additional 1% - 3.5% sales tax Committees HB 642 Krizek SB826 requires an additional 3% sales tax HB 334 Rasoul Authorizes all counties and cities to impose an additional local sales • HB334 passed House 70- and use tax at a rate not to exceed one percent with the revenue used 28 SB 66 McPIke only for capital projects for the construction or renovation of schools SB 607 Lucas if such levy is approved in a voter referendum. • SB 66/607 in Finance SB 712 Stuart Local taxing authority for vaping products • SB712 stricken at request of patron HB 1449 Pope Lesser of the rate of 10 percent of the wholesale price or eleven HB1449 Rereferred to Adams cents ($0.11 ) per milliliter. Appropriations Discussion 4 CITY MANA GER'S BRIEFING FIRST TEE LAND DONATION TO YMCA OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS ITEM#77980 2:21 P.M. Mayor Dyer welcomed Amanda Jarratt, Deputy City Manager. Ms. Jarratt 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.Jarratt for the presentation. February 10, 2026 First Tee Land Donation to YMCA of South Hampton Roads Amanda C. larratt, Deputy City Manager City Council Briefing February 10, 2026 Purpose • Provide an overview of options for a long term lease or land donation to the YMCA of South r . Hampton Roads in support of the First Tee program 1r • Seek City Council direction on a, next steps ,10 The YMCA's First Tee f„ • The YMCA of South Hampton Roads operates First Tee to teach youth the game of golf, life lessons and leadership skills • Area: Approximately 80 Acres '' • Uses: 9-hole Junior Golf Campus, clubhouse, and Driving Range .n • Programs include golf classes and camps r • Zoned: AG1, within the ITA Overlay • City Council District: 2 • Over 1,100 members participate in the programs offered every year and they have experienced 300-400% growth in past three years 3 Overview of First Tee Sublease • The City of Virginia Beach owns property and leases to VBDA. • VBDA Subleases to YMCA of South Hampton Roads. • The initial sublease from 1997 for a five (5) year term with six (6) five (5) year renewals at YMCA's option. • Current sublease term through is 2037 s Virginia Beach National RFP Process • Following mounting capital expenditures and unsolicited interest from multiple parties, City Council authorized an RFP in September 2025 • RFP Advertised October 12, 2025 seeking proposals to acquire and maintain a publicly accessible 18-hole course • Publicized : • Virginian Pilot Legal Ad • Economic Development Website, www.yesvirginiabeach.com/rfp • Direct distribution via email to the development and golf course business community • Nine (9) responses received on November 21, 2025 • Review Committee convened on December 1, 2025 • City Council Briefed in Closed Session January 6, 2026 • Shortlist interviews are in process 5 First Tee Request YMCA has requested Ion g term extension of lease or °` � to take title to property ' - ti N The First Tee campus can be subdivided onto its own ' parcel - �q m: � ;r 4" • • An extension of the lease or property transfer will ¢ allow the YMCA and First Tee to make longer term capital investments in the program For Consideration • Proceed with long term disposition of First Tee • Renew and extend existing lease beyond 2037 • Sell or transfer fee to YMCA with a reversion clause should use change • Take no action • Other direction as provided 7 Discussion S CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITIATIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#77981 2:35 P.M. Council Member Berlucchi referenced the Legislative Update, which indicates significant changes to cannabis legislation. Council Member Berlucchi advised it is anticipated by members of the Virginia Beach Cannabis Advisory Task Force(VBCATF)and statewide stakeholders that the City will need to make zoning decisions relating to the manufacturing, processing, and retail sales of cannabis products as well as determining a tax rate between 1—3.S%, adding, that retail sales could begin as early as January 1, 2027, with manufacturing anticipated to begin sooner. Council Member Berlucchi expressed his appreciation to members of the VBCATF, who are engaged and actively working on recommendations, as well as the support from the Planning and Police Departments. Council Member Berlucchi emphasized that substantial work remains, the importance of transparency andproactive public outreach to allow residents the opportunity to provide input on what they want in their community and prevent them from being surprised by future dispensary locations or regulatory decisions. Vice Mayor Wilson expressed her appreciation to Council Member Berlucchi for bringing this to the Body's attention today. Vice Mayor Wilson recalled a similar issue when City Council had to make zoning decisions for tattoo parlors andput restrictions in place that they could not be in the Resort Area or near schools and suggested using the same restrictions for cannabis. Vice Mayor Wilson also suggested researching best practices across the country for those that align with the City' values. February 10, 2026 6 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSIONIINITMTIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#77982 (Continued) Council Member Ross-Hammond advised she attended the Virginia Municipal League (VML) Conference as part of the Executive Board, and discussed cannabis retail sales, a local referendum, and land use. Council Member Ross-Hammond advised the VML is urging the General Assembly to grant localities the authority to regulate land use and zoning, hold a referendum on retail sales, and tax recreational cannabis retailers. Council Member Ross-Hammond advised the VML also supports providing statewide authority for localities to establish excise taxes on vaping and cannabis products. Council Member Ross-Hammond advised other priorities discussed included local land use, revenue resources, support for public education, assistance to local police departments, authority for retired law enforcement to handle temporary detention orders, compensation for wrongful incarceration, deed fraud, housing tools for local communities,state-mandated tax policy changes, stormwater local assisted funding, and studying mandatory property tax exemptions. Council Member Ross-Hammond also emphasized the importance of strong City Council representation at statewide advocacy events, adding, the City is the largest city in the Commonwealth and encouraged other Council Members to participate with the VML and engage with Senators and Delegates on the Citys legislative priorities. February 10, 2026 7 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITL4TIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#77983 (Continued) Council Member Ross-Hammond advised last Sunday was the dedication ceremony for the Seatack Community sign and the fifth dedication held to recognize the City's historic African American neighborhoods. Council Member Ross-Hammond expressed her appreciation to Mayor Dyer for providing comments and to those who attended despite the cold weather and looks forward to two(2)more dedication ceremonies. February 10, 2026 8 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSIONIINITMTIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#77984 (Continued) Council Member Remick advised he will host his 12'h District 6 Town Hall Meeting tomorrow at 6:30 P.M. at Virginia Beach Middle School with a presentation from Schools on their initiative to prepare students for the workforce and Director Kathy Warren, Planning Department, will provide the status of the Comprehensive Plan. Council Member Remick further advised, the 245`"Anniversary of the Skirmish at James Plantation will be held on Saturday at 11:00 A.M., at the Nimmo Church, explaining the Skirmish took place at the site where the Target Store is located in Red Mill Commons February 10, 2026 9 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITMTIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#77985 (Continued) Council Member Cummings explained that over the years, the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame has accumulated a substantial collection of sports memorabilia and had some memorabilia displayed throughout Town Center in various offices and lobby spaces. Council Member Cummings advised he recently learned the memorabilia was slated to go into storage as their lease has expired in Town Center. Council Member Cummings suggested the memorabilia could be displayed at either the Convention Center or the Sports Center, both of which have significant open lobby space. Council Member Cummings advised the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame representatives would handle all necessary arrangements at no cost to the City and believes that placing the exhibits in the Convention Center lobby, which currently has minimal displays could enhance one or both facilities. Council Member Cummings advised he does not see a downside to the proposal and requested the Body's consideration. Council Member Schulman suggested items could also be displayed at the sports facilities in the Princess Anne Commons area. Council Members Jackson-Green, Ross-Hammond and Remick expressed their support to find a location to display the memorabilia. City Manager Duhaney advised staff has a relationship with the representatives who previously worked together to place a trophy case in the Sports Center and will reach out to them to look at incorporating additional items in City spaces. February 10, 2026 10 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSIONIINITIATIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#77986 (Continued) Council Member Henley distributed copies of the proposed, "Resolution to Establish the `Virginia Beach Sports District'and to Authorize the City Manager to Take Actions in Support Thereof', attached hereto and made a part of the record. Council Member Henley advised she has shared this with the Body, with some Council Members expressing their support to sponsor and asked if any other Council Members would like to sponsor the Resolution to let her know. Council Member Henley explained the proposed Resolution includes a map with boundaries highlighted around the area of the Virginia Beach Sports District and believes that formally naming the area at this time aligns with ongoing discussions and would support City branding efforts moving forward. Council Member Henley advised that stakeholders,particularly Chuck Thornton, have been actively advocating for this designation and may have discussed it with other Council Members. Council Members Jackson-Green advised his initiatives have intentionally focused on sports as the City and the Hampton Roads region are home to top athletic talent and expressed his appreciation and support to sponsor the proposed Resolution. Council Member Jackson-Green advised sports tourism serves as part of the City's identity and is an important economic driver, helping to maintain lower taxes by inviting traveling teams who will stay in hotels and eat at restaurants. Vice Mayor Wilson asked if the proposed district boundaries would expand within the Interfacility Traffic Area(ITA). Council Member Henley advised the boundaries will be determined by the Body and referenced the ITA and Comprehensive Plans, explaining not all of the necessary amenities have been built such as the cross country track, and are needed to complete the long standing plans for the ITA area. Vice Mayor Wilson expressed her support to formally name the area where the existing sports facil ities and soccer fields are located as the Sports District. Vice Mayor Wilson believes that until there is clarity on what the future plans are for the remainder of the area, the boundaries should be concentrated around the current sports related facilities. Vice Mayor Wilson explained this is similar to how Town Center was developed and has expanded over time. February 10, 2026 REQUESTED BY 1 A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE "VIRGINIA BEACH 2 SPORTS DISTRICT" AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY 3 MANAGER TO TAKE ACTIONS IN SUPPORT THEREOF 4 5 WHEREAS, the area including the Sportsplex, the Fieldhouse, the Hampton 6 Roads Soccer Complex, and the Princess Anne Athletic Complex (PAAC) offer outdoor 7 and indoor sports amenities that provide the opportunity for branding such area of the 8 City for purposes of marketing the sports tourism opportunities offered by such district; 9 10 WHEREAS, a map of the proposed "Virginia Beach Sports District" is attached 11 hereto and incorporated herein by reference; 12 13 WHEREAS, the City Council desires to officially recognize the Virginia Beach 14 Sports District and provide support for directional signage and marketing of this district 15 for purposes of encouraging sports tourism; 16 17 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 18 OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA, THAT: 19 20 1. The City Council hereby recognizes the Virginia Beach Sports District as offering 21 outdoor and indoor sports amenities. 22 23 2. The boundaries of the Virginia Beach Sports District are set forth in the attached map. 24 The City Council reserves the ability to modify such boundaries when future sports 25 amenities are developed in the area around the district. 26 27 3. The City Manager is hereby directed to provide directional signage to highlight the 28 Virginia Beach Sports District. The City Manager is hereby authorized to develop a 29 marketing plan for this district for purposes of encouraging sports tourism. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the day of , 2026. APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: Office of the City Attorney CA17098 R-1 February 9, 2026 r Virginia Beach Sports District 0 h' mpton Roa K ccer'Co�mple ro 4u P w o wA t) J , �r le ' , P7,7'Z,111 MJ, L;K.Rfl t a Princess Anne Athletic Complex ` - � t v� ut0 D E� m� T0.4Vtd,c�-h CITY OF - VIRGINIA D 0.38 0.,5 i.5 Miles BEACH MAP CREATED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENTON 2141-6 11 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSIONIINITMTIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#77987 (Continued) Council Member Henley referenced her previous request for information on what the scope is of the consultant who has been hired to work on the ITA Plan and expressed her concern for residents to have the opportunity to provide input before the ITA Plan is finalized. Council Member Henley referenced a newspaper article concerning Portsmouth's plan to develop an innovation district and how citizen input is shaping the designs for it and believes the ITA Plan should have the same type of citizen engagement. Council Member Henley advised that she views the ITA as the City's greatest opportunity area as it includes the City's three primary industries: tourism, agriculture, and the military. Council Member Henley explained the ITA originated as Transition Area One and later became the Interfacility Traffic Area during the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC)process and believes that was key in saving Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana. Council Member Henley advised that anything that is done in the ITA must be coordinated with the NAS Oceana and emphasized the importance of the ITA Plan and having citizen engagement in shaping it. Council Member Schulman expressed his support for the ITA Plan and explained once the Plan is drafted, that it will be shared with the public. Council Member Schulman referenced the Parks and Recreation Plan, which was a strong plan with many valuable amenities, and explained the Plan was drafted before public input occurred in order for citizens to have something to review. Council Member Schulman emphasized that in order to have meaningful public input, the City must first provide a draft of the Plan for people to understand what is being considered and does not want the public to assume that drafting a plan means there is no intention of engaging the public. Council Member Henley explained that the first ITA Plan was completed in 2010 and updated in 2017, with both Plans developed with public involvementfrom the beginning. Council Member Henley advised during the BRA C process in 2005, City Council and NAS Oceana had a written agreement that included strict land use limitations, prohibition on residential development and the City's obligation to purchase up to $15- Million in property annually. Council Member Henley explained it was initially in the Accident Potential Zone (APZ) and later within the ITA due to high noise levels, resulting in the acquisition of approximately 2,000 acres. Council Member Henley emphasized that the ITA exists primarily to preserve and protect NAS Oceana and it is important for the Body to understand why the property in the ITA was purchased and remaining obligations as amendments to the ITA Plan are considered. Mayor Dyer emphasized that any projects in the ITA are coordinated with the NAS Oceana and that preserving military readiness and compatibility remains paramount. February 10, 2026 12 ITEM#77988 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: PUBLICLY HELD PROPERTY. Discussion or consideration of the acquisition of real property for public purpose; or of the disposition of publicly-held property, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body pursuant to Section 2.2-3 711(A)(3). • District 6 PUBLIC CONTRACT: Discussion of the award of a public contract involving expenditure of public funds, and discussion of terms or scope of such contract, where discussion in an open session would adversely affect the bargainingposition or negotiating strategy of the public body pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(29) • Project Ramp 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 February 10, 2026 13 ITEM#77988 (Continued) Upon motion by Council Member Berlucchi, seconded by Council Member Ross-Hammond, City Council voted to proceed into CLOSED SESSION at 3:13 P.M. Voting: 10- 0 Council Members Voting Aye: Michael F.Berlucchi,Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M. Dyer,Barbara M.Henley, David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross-Hammond,Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Absent: Jennifer Rouse—Stepped out during vote Break 3:13 P.M. —3:22 P.M. Closed Session 3:22 P.M. — 5.27 P.M. February 10, 2026 14 CERTIFICATION ITEM#77989 Mayor Dyer RECONVENED the Special Formal Session in the City Council Conference Room at 5:27 P.M. Upon motion by Council Member Cummings, seconded by Council Member Ross-Hammond, City Council CERTIFIED THE CLOSED SESSION TO BE INACCORDANCE WITH THE MOTION TO RECESS Only public business matters lawfully exempt from Open Meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in Closed Session to which this certification resolution applies. AND, Only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the Closed Session were heard, discussed or considered by Virginia Beach City Council. Voting: 10- 0 Council Members Voting Aye: Michael F.Berlucchi,Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,Barbara M.Henley, David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross-Hammond,Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Absent: Jennifer Rouse—Stepped out during vote February 10, 2026 G�r11A BE'4C U rD v ?i r e S s OF OUR WOO RESOL UTION CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED SESSION VIRGINU BEACH CITY COUNCIL WHEREAS: The Virginia Beach City Council convened into CLOSED SESSION,pursuant to the affirmative vote recorded in ITEM#77988 on Page 13 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. err elius Chief Deputy City Clerk February 10, 2026 15 ADJOURNMENT ITEM#77990 Mayor Robert M. Dyer DECLARED the City Council SPECIAL FORMAL SESSIONADJOURNED at 5:28 P.M. Terri eliu Robert M. Dyer Chief Deputy City Clerk Mayor City of Virginia Beach Virginia February 10, 2026