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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.
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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,
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Robert M. Dyer
Mayor
Enclosure
cc: City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Deputy City Managers
FOIA Officer
Communications Office
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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
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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
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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.
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• •
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
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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
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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
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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
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• Programs include golf classes and camps
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• 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
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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
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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
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First Tee Request
YMCA has requested Ion
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term extension of lease or °` �
to take title to property ' - ti
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The First Tee campus can
be subdivided onto its own '
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• 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
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Discussion
VB National Overview
• The City of Virginia Beach leased the property to the Virginia Beach Development
Authority (VBDA) in 1997 for the development of a Tournament Players Club Golf
Course.
• VBNG property is owned by the City of Virginia Beach — (Land and assets were
purchased for $4,584,318 in December 2006 from TPC).
• The VBDA and Virginia Beach Golf Club, LLC, entered into a management agreement in
20071, which expires December 2026; with one, five-year term for renewal remaining.
• An Audit was completed on VBNG in October 2023 and detailed numerous items in
disrepair. Including:
• Stormwater facilities inspections that were given "serious" and "degraded" grades
• Clubhouse with rotting eaves and fascia board all along the roofline
• Mold in the restaurant and rotted baseboards
• Deteriorating ceiling caused by leaks
• Non-functioning HVAC unit in the kitchen
• In Spring 2024, VBDA conducted condition assessments, $7.7 Mil in Capital repairs
were identified. VBDA appropriated $1.8 Mil of Innovation Park Land Sale proceeds to
address Capital Maintenance needs.
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VB National Overview
• The condition assessment report was provided to the operator
who provided comments and feedback regarding the report and
prioritization of improvements
• The current operator indicated that the report was well written
and shared that increasing the efficient movement of water off
the golf course facility by the existing drainage system should be
the primary objective.
• Operator recommended to clean and dredge Lake 1 and have the
City clean and dredge the outfall ditch which carries the water
from the golf course to the west and south toward Salem Road.
• The VBDA Asset Committee and Golf Course Operators have been
meeting regularly to jointly discuss priorities for capital
maintenance.
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B. Dragas Companies Disclosures
• Applicant: Dragas Associates, Inc
• Representatives: Helen Dragas
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Architect. Tim Liddy & Associates �����
Inc (Pete Dye protege" )
• Legal Services: Sykes, Bourdon,
Ahem & Levy
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• Contractor: Dragas Management " �%
Corporation
• Financing gMortgage: Dra as
Company
• Real Estate Broker: Dragas
Companies Realty, Inc
B. Dragas Companies Proposal
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partnership with Timothy Liddy+Associates and Century Golf c ,
Partners,with multiple exciting options and levels of investment.
OThe First Tee of Hampton Roads practice,training,and event
facilityfor youth and beginner golfers. MA
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Stay&Play Cottages offer boutique,short term rental TOURNAMENT
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accommodations catered to travel golfers and sports tourists.
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1.8 acres of land that will accommodate convenient r /" ;.
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childcare options for residents and workers in Princess Anne. `P
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Residential neighborhood with amenities,trails,and multiple
housing options,offered exclusively for sale by The DragaS �
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0 Woodlands and environmental preservation area, '>
foundational to all aspects of the master plan.
ENHANCED GATEWAYS
Two grand community entrances will welcome golfers,
residents,and visitors alike and enhance the aesthetics of the
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Princess Anne Corridor.
B . Dragas Companies Proposal Cont .
• 659 Housingunits with both single and
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multifamily attainable housing options GOLF CLUB, THE FIRST TEE,
OPEN SPACE, AND RECREATION
• Public Golf Course to remain with a 25- ENHANCED STORMWATER FACILITIES
45 acre expansion into adjacent City- PRINCESS ANNE LANDING
RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY
owned land
• Century Golf Partners Management — a
national industry leader and official ` '
Arnold Palmer brand
• $16.3 - $18. 1 Mil purchase offer to be -
reinvested in the golf course " , ,,
• $35.2 M i I in Cap-Ex exclusive of 114 MILE CORE ZONE
residential development COURTHOUSE CITY CEd TE � }
• Estimated $3.4 Mil in new taxes per year ;5; 1/2 MILE EDGE ZONE
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C. Franklin Group Companies,, LLC
Disclosures
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• Applicant: Franklin Group Companies,
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LLC1
• Representatives: W. Taylor Franklin, 6 ���� � ���
Wendell Franklin, James Noel, Mark
Love
• Architect: Cox, Kliewer & Company,
P.C. & LRK
• Legal Services: Troutman Pepper
• Contractor: Taylor Construction &
Marlyn Development Corporation �-
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C. Franklin GroupProposal
• $10 Mil purchase offer to be used to
correct deferred maintenance of Golf
Course
• 40-year lease of Golf Course with
annual rent payment of $100,000
• $71 Million in private investment for
residential homes and $18 million to
reconfigure and modernize the Golf
Course
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• 300 mixed for sale residential units, 20
golf course cottage rentals �� � .
• $1.7 Mil in estimated new annual tax
revenue
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C. Franklin Group Proposal Cont.
• First Tee to remain and public play to remain
• Love Golf Course Design and Schaubach Companies Golf Course Operations
proposed to reconfigure and modernize course
• Will reserve $250,000 annually for course-specific capital expenditures, no City
or VBDA obligation on future capital maintenance
CASE STUDIES: SCHAUBACH COMPANIES OF VIRGINIA
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ELIZABETH MANOR GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB WILLIAMSBURG GOLF CLUB
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E . Commonwealth Golf Partners
Disclosures
• Applicant: Commonwealth Golf Partners
• Representatives: Michael Bennet John HilkerF
hip-Commonwealth Golf of
1 >hit� -�Accounting -- Agronomy - i�rcaject Manacrrrc;rrof
and Peter Dejak
• Architect: Brandon Johnson, Golf Design
• Construction Contractor: Signet Golf Associates
• Engineer: Blossom Consulting and Engineering
• Legal Services: John Selbach, Whiteford, Taylor
and Preston
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E . Commonwealth Golf Partners
Proposal
• 30-year lease of Golf Course
• Maintained as Public Golf Course
• Offering 45% of net income plus `
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$2.00 per round maintenance fee0r
• Proposed upgrades they will fund
include:
• Re-grass greens
• Add forward tees to attract junior and
female golfers Relevant Experience:
• Renovate bunkers - Asheville, NC Municipal Golf Course (pictured)
- City of Detroit Municipal Golf Courses
• Stormwater upgrades to be paid - Two Rivers Country club, Williamsburg, VA
through the City maintenance fund - Penderbrook Golf course, Fairfax, VA
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H . Virginia Beach Golf Partners
Disclosures
• Applicant: VB Golf Partners
• Representatives: Ed Austine,
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Marc Leishman, Chris PROMISE
Coleman, Jane Parke Batten, . , �<<tBWC11 t tiOIIAGOIf(Ith
Cheryl McLeskey and Former
Governor Bob McDonell
• Architect: Lester George
• Engineer: WPL
• Legal Services: Wolcott Rivers
Gates
H . Virginia Beach Golf Partners Proposal
• $4.5 Mil purchase price with
VBDA's $1.8 Mil Capital
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capital repairs ($2.7 Mil net)
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• Maintain a public golf course
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• Honor First Tee lease
• $5 mil in upgrades to course and
clubhouse, committed to
reinvesting 100% of profits for
the first 5 years %
• Addition of full-service club-style
recreation that may include
pickleball or tennis courts, a spa,
or a pool
• Optional on-site guest cottages
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Summary of All Proposals Received
Housing outside of ITA & Golf Course Reconfiguration New Golf Course Operation
Virginia Beach
Bishard Homes Dragas Franklin Group LM Sandler Commonwealth Ishwarz Virginia Beach National Golf
LLC Companies Companies LLC &Sons LLC Golf Partners LLC Link Golf UK Golf Partners Club LLC
Annual rent of Continuation of
$200,00, plus 5% current terms
$4.5 Million, with
$205k per Offer to purchase 45%of net $350,000revenue share; (10%of gross
developable acre Mil o -$18.1 be Mil offer to 42.6 acres, price income/yr+ purchase operator at 100% trap$1.8 Million revenues
Mil offer to be be reinvested in purchase transferred to
lest @ 25= reinvested in GC GC price buyer for Capital subject to $2.00/round risk(funding all payment +25°%
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$5,125,000) negotiation maintenance fee capital & of net income
operations Repairs($2.7 Mil) over$100k
themselves) annually)
659 attainable 300 unit mixed
for sale homes, for sale housing 80-529 residential Purchase and
180 unit cottage a child care units, golf unit community 40 year lease-$2 revitalization of
c 10-year term
' • . . community+ facility, 20 golf course cottage Public Golf the golf course
y g rentals, and a (dependent on 30-yr lease of GC Course Mil dollars in with option of with 2, 5-year
modified GC course cottage 40-year lease of housing type). City upgrades limited on-site options
rentals, and modified GC for to maintain GC guest cottages
modified GC $100k/ r
Steve and John Jared Ellison, Ed Austine, Marc
Bishard, Bob W.Taylor Art and Steve Leishman, Chris
Deacon,Tommy Helen akos, , Franklin, Freddie Sandler, Ray Michael Bennet, Vikash Andrew Terry,Joe Coleman,Jane Glen Pierce,
Lewis, Christie Drew by Lid Fletcher,James Gottlieb, David John H eja and Choudhary Jackson, Kelvin Batten, Cheryl Duncan McDuff
Kutsch and Roger Timothy Liddy Noel Taylor(Timmons) Peter Dejak Wilson, Ross McLeskey and
Orozco Snape Bob McDonell
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Disclosures
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• A licont: Bishard Homes LLC
• Representatives Ben Bishard, John
Bishard, Steve Bishard, Bob
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• Engineer: Mike Gaddy, GES Ef,
• Legol Services: Sean Ri I ly, Hanger ,
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A , Bishard Homes,, LLC Proposal
• 180-unit cottage community
• 2.4 acres of commercial .
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retail along Nimmo Pkwy fit. re
• Either selling or leasing a
modified golf course with
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• $205k per developableacre ! ! ;1 ll� r. ... __.
outside of ITA (est 25 = ""
$5,125,000) VW i .
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• No financial or infrastructure
support from the City
beyond vehicular access and
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public utilities
D . L. M Sandler and Sons
Disclosures
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Development LLC
• Representatives: Arta `*.
and Steve Sandler,
Ray Gottlieb
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• Architect: David
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D. L. M . Sandler and Sons LLC Proposal
• Offer to purchase subject to
negotiations
80-529 unit residential development
options with attainable housing
opportunities
• City/VBDA to continue to maintain and
operate Golf Course for public use and 2 STORY FRONT LOAD CONDOMINIUM
renovate/reconfigure with land sale proceeds
• Estimated $70 million dollar
investment 1B® ��
• Requesting City partnership for Traffic, '
Utility Connections and Realignment
of the Golf Course 3 STORY REAR LOAD CONDOMINIUM
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F. Ishwarz LLC
Disclosures �
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• Applicant: Ishwarz LLC ; {
• Representative: Vikash Choudhary
• Accounting: Ramesh Joshi, CPA - -
• Legal Services: Eastern Virginia Law
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Proposal
• $350,000 purchase price
• Continue operation as a Public Golf
Course
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• $2 Million proposed renovations and
upgrades Relevant Experience:
Lynnhaven Golf Park, Virginia Beach
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G . Link Golf UK
Disclosures
• Applicant: Link Golf LTD
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• Representatives: Jared Ellison,
Andrew Terry, Joe Jackson,
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Kelvin Wilson, Ross Snape uµ
Proposal
• 40-yr lease with $250k annual rent ._ �
plus 5% revenue share
• Continue operation as a Public Golf
Course
• $2 Million proposed renovations and
upgrades Relevant Experience:
Operator 100% at risk Marland Golf Course, Rochdale, UK
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I . Virginia Beach National Golf Club, LLC.
Disclosures
• Applicant: Virginia Beach Golf
Club, LLC
• Representatives: Duncan McDuff, .t ,.. ... .
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Glen Pierce
• Financing. Towne Ba n i k �
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• Accounting: Forvis Mazars "
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Proposal
• Continuation of current terms (10%
of gross revenues and profit sharing)
• 10-year term with 2, 5-yr options �
• $300k Capital Maintenance initials
offer
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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