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Home My WebLink AboutMARCH 10, 2026 SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION MINUTES 0% �p �s oq t ur BUR M � VIRGINM BEACH CITY COUNCIL Virginia Beach, Virginia MARCH 10, 2026 Mayor Robert M. Dyer called to order the CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION in the City Council Conference Room, Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. Council Members Present: Michael F. Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings, Mayor Robert M. Dyer, David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Dr. Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, Jennifer Rouse, Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Absent: Barbara M. Henley—Arrived at 2:11 P.M. Robert W. "Worth"Remick—Ill 2 MAYOR'S CALL FOR SPECIAL SESSION ITEM#78082 "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 SPECL4L FORMAL SESSION of the VIRGINL4 BEACH CITY COUNCIL Tuesday,March 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 S • Public Contract—Project Seagull& Tolliver Road Cost Participation • 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.Qov and Facebook Live. Sincerely, ��j1 c Robert M. Dyer Mayor" Enclosure cc: City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Deputy City Managers FOIA Officer Communications Office March 10, 2026 ��y1tl1A-BB 0�` sL��c� CityVirginiaof Beach s OP y a. o T r 3y94s. �Ec, 0UR NAts�1 VirginiaBeach.gov MUNICIPAL CENTER,BUILDING 1 2401 COURTHOUSE DRIVE Robert M. "Bobby" Dyer V RGINIA BEACH,VA 23456-9000 MAYOR OFFICE:(757)385-4581 CELL:(757)407-5105 BDYEROVBGOV.COM March 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, March 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 5 • Public Contract— Project Seagull &Tolliver Road Cost Participation • 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. ov and Facebook Live. Sincerely, Robert M. Dyer Mayor Enclosure cc: City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Deputy City Managers FOIA Officer Communications Office 3 CITY COUNCILS BRIEFING GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPDATE ITEM#78083 2:01 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. March 10, 2026 2026 General Assembly Week 8 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 2 • • 10:1 Charter Election ; HB 187 Convirs-Fowler 0Governor added emergency clause; House System agreed 66-29-1 ; now in Senate SB 681 Rouse • Governor added emergency clause; House agreed 67-27 ; Senate agreed 22-17 Subaquatic Vegetation HB 390 Askew • Passed House 98-0 • Passed Senate 37-0 with substitute, House agreed 98-0; now goes to Governor 10-1 General Law HB 168 Askew • Governor added emergency clause; House agreed 67-30; now in Senate SB 51 Rouse • Governor added emergency clause; Senate agreed 20-19; House agreed 67-29 • SB 378 Surovell Collective Bargaining for Public Employees • Headed to conference H B 1263 Tra n HB 569 Feggans Requires prevailingwage for public works projects • Headed to conference SB 518 Rouse HB 5 Requires one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked • Headed to conference Convirs-Fowler for all employees. Delayed effective date of July 1 , 2027 SB 199 Favola SB 2 Boysko Establishes a mandatory paid family and medical leave • Headed to conference insurance program with benefits beginning January 1 , 2029. HB1207 Sewell Premiums assessed to employers and employees beginning January 1 , 2028 r SB 661 Rouse Skill Games authorization and tax • Headed to conference $800/per month per machine tax- 15% to local government HB 1272 Hayes where machine is located SB 542 Aird Establishes a framework for the creation of a retail marijuana • Headed to conference market in the Commonwealth HB 642 Krizek HB 334 Rasoul Authorizes all counties and cities to impose an additional • Continued to 2027 local sales and use tax at a rate not to exceed one percent with the revenue used only for capital projects for the construction or renovation of schools if such levy is approved in a voter referendum. HB 804 Helmer Requires localities to increase their total housing stock by at • HB 804 passed 63-35 then Least 7.5% over the five-year period stricken by patron SB 488 • SB 488 stricken by patron VanValkenburg HB 611 Cohen Requires a locality to include in its zoning ordinances for • HB 611 Continued to 2027 single-family residential zoning districts accessory dwelling • SB 531 passed Senate 21-19; SB units, or ADUs, as defined in the bill, as a permitted Passed House 62-37; Heads to 531 Srinivasan accessory use. Governor. HB 816 Helmer Requires a locality to include in its zoning ordinance allowing • HB 816 defeated by Senate 17- for by-right development of multifamily residential uses on at 22 SB 454 least 75 percent of all land contained in commercial or • SB 454 sent back to Committee VanValkenburg business zoning districts HB 1279 J. Cole "Faith in Housing" , allows for the development and • Headed to conference construction of housing on land owned by religious SB 388 McPike organizations or tax-exempt nonprofit organizations HB 888 Shin Sets limits on minimum parking requirements in designated • Senate sub passed 21-19; now areas where residents have mass transit access goes back to House • I HB 707 Prohibits a public body from maintaining an official website for use Continued to 2027 Hayes by the public with a domain other than a .gov domain HB 343 Permits localities to adopt ordinances requiring children 14 years of Passed Senate 21-19 with Martinez age or younger to wear protective helmets whenever riding or being amendment. carried on a motorized skateboard or scooter or a nonmotorized Goes back to House scooter. HB 1120 Directs the Department of Motor Vehicles to convene a work group Headed to Governor Singh for improving the safety of electric power-assisted bicycles HB 514 Establishes an outreach program to ensure military service Continued to 2027 Martinez members transitioning from military to civilian life and their family members can easily access federal, state, and local benefits and other programs and services available to them. SB 50 Expands the definition of "lobbying" to include influencing or Tabled in House Appropriations attempting to influence local government action HJ 28 Establishes a workgroup to study public transit systems to ensure it Passed General Assembly; Askew meets needs of region executive summary to be reported to DLAS by 1st day of 2028 session Fillx�` m� e 4 ADD ON CITY COUNCILS BRIEFING OCEANFRONT ARE ACTION SUMMARY ITEM#78084 2:11 P.M. Mayor Dyer welcomed Paul Neudigate, Police Chief. Chief Neudigate 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 Chief Neudigatefor the presentation. March 10, 2026 Oceanfront After Action Summary Paul W. Neudigate, Police Chief March 10, 2026 �� BEACH Police Staffing • No actionable intelligence, social media, etc. • Monitoring weather conditions, first warm weekend . • 50+ additional officers pulled from other areas of the City/OT for supplemental staffing, 70+ total VBPD. • Officers in view of where shooting occurred . 2 VS Crowd Dynamics • 1,500-2,000 individuals descended on Oceanfront, primarily 1600- 1900 blocks of Atlantic, extremely congested. • Approximately 60% clearly minors, 40% young adults. • VBPD highly visible, actively moving crowds, breaking up fights, arguments — Foot patrol, bikes, mounted, Trikes • By 6:30 p.m., Atlantic shut down in both directions to flush vehicle/pedestrians from roadway. ✓Officers on traffic posts/require assistance with traffic design/control from other City departments. ✓Closure of 171" at Pacific severely limits ability to move traffic westbound away from Atlantic. 3 Shooting Incident • Saturday night at 9:52 p.m., 1800 Atlantic Avenue. • 18-year-old male from Norfolk fired six shots at several individuals after they tried to rob him of his firearm. • Gunfire struck six uninvolved individuals. • Charged with 18 felonies. • Working to identify additional individuals, arrests pending. 4 CityCode 23-2 — Curfew for § minors • Class 4 Misdemeanor • It shall be unlawful for any minor under the age of eighteen (18) to be present on any street, road, alley, avenue, park or other public place in the city, or in any vehicle operating or parked thereon, between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., unless accompanied by the parent, guardian or other adult person having the care, custody or control of such minor • It shall be unlawful for any parent, guardian or other adult person having the care, custody or control of any minor under the age of eighteen (18) to permit, allow or encourage such minor to be present on any street, road, alley, avenue, park or other public place in the city, or in any vehicle operating or parked thereon, between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. in violation of the provisions of subsection (a) of this section 5 Curfew Exemptions for Minors • Emergency errand reasonably necessary safeguard life, limb, property • Lawful employment • Attendance at specified engagement, religious services or participation in any assembly or expressive activity protected by the First Amendment • Interstate travel through, beginning or terminating in City of Virginia Beach 6 VS Weekend Curfew Enforcement • Began roving announcements starting at 10 p. m ., via P.A. • Enforcement began around 11:30 • 37 minors detained ( limited by staffing) ✓34 issued warnings and released to parents/guardians ✓Three arrested, two in possession of handguns • Three other minors arrested Saturday night for firearm possession 65 52 49 40 MI " 33 %JA16 to � 18 16 17 16 mi�,W7 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Homicide Rape Robbery r Aggravated Assault 2 Dead, At Least 8 Others Wounded In 'Chaotic` Virginia Beach Shootings UPDATED MARCH 28, 2o2 . 5oa «Q S By Wynne Davis,Emma eamn -y .it . . .:a. .. �. Virginia Beach mil.work the _ofa shooting thnight w!_multiple shootings on Saturday,thtlef two dead and eight _injured, ,sonn m @ March 7, 2022 �r Ms 11 �')m� f r F a. i6v � p x . � � 8 ✓ #, may. ,p;} G; k` !tea � April 5, 2025 ........... rem k u .. ; > as .�,...,..,.«....,,... ..,.�.A.z a, S znYaa �,wW t lip ly, 4. � a co e-1 3 , tD m* Ln MMM► r. �V .rye F April 125 through h April 127 2025 : p g p , 4 A„ "Arrested 50+ individuals on over k. Mi 200 charges, ranging from 14 to 53 years of age. a ✓Seized 28 firearms F � ✓Three individuals shot NNW III@. ��ilk March 7,, 2026 d ' IVA ' p r. - m i CYk *, k f ny:zry Y'"„ ,,4,f.'t'. '/l,'F' f•/ l^4... k k F " ro ryN e..v f .0 A u „ 0 ^ x. i w MMI � a £r w T V� "MM +i w, * f L dited • 3d .raw VIRGINIA BEACH TAKEOVER 1! ` The Beach Week ti • :°° < APRIL9TH - 12TH COLLEGE BEACH WEEK The Biggest Drnv Beach Takeover EVER F� 16, Virgina Beach 18+ TO PARTY 21+ TO DRINKM) Special Guest Performances, Vip y � Kickbacks, Beach Darties, Foam Parties. Club Events, Pool Parties ri Over +10,000 People expected � # aY CONTACT FOR SECTIONS m CIEs`TICKETS • .. .. 1N E'"a 450 3 li-11-1 AA- days ago; ..: tog in to like or comment. Panama City Beach to close sections of beach overnight during spring break �5 �qa 40 IV., ., �• E� �_ .� . � +tea -� SHMF 0 0 0 0 V BEACH ACCESS CLOSURES DURING SPRING BREAK MARCH 12TH-APRIL 30TH MULTIPLE ACCESSES WILL CLOSE OVERNIGHT PANAMA CITY BEACH,Fla.(WDHN)-For the fifth year in a row,the Panama City Beach Police .nr;x�Ar. a. •. . Tyrxiall '` Department has asked councilmembers to approve nightly beach closures. The closures will affect some of the most popular spots for spring breakers,WDHN's sister station, By ayssa anion Published-Feb.26,2026 at M-21 PM EST News 13,reports. NOX119® PANAMA CITY,Fla MJHG wECP)-Puma City Beach will close several beach access points ouernigt+t dverg Wng Weak season,a Beach access 25 to 36 and access 58 to the east of Calpyso Condos will close from 10 p.m.to 4 a.m. move tre city council wanimouslyapproved and lea 'cre&Wth red cfng acme. starting March 12. The closures will run from March 12 through April 30,cowering peak college spring break weeks as vwl as high school breaks that extend later into the Season.Beach:sections wilt be cleared from 10 p rn.to 4 am. Legislation Request • Legislation for "Pop Up" events did not advance for consideration by General Assembly. ✓ Declare event gun free zone ✓ Flexibility in curfew implementation for unaccompanied minors ✓ Temporary speed reductions/enhanced traffic fines ✓ Allow locality recover costs/fees from event organizers 18 " Imminent Threat Curfew § 15.2-925. Regulation, etc., of assemblies or movement of persons or vehicles under certain circumstances; curfew; A. Any locality may empower the chief law-enforcement officer to regulate, restrict, or prohibit any assembly of persons or the movement of persons or vehicles if there exists an imminent threat of any civil commotion or disturbance in the nature of a riot which constitutes a clear and present danger... B. Any such action may include a curfew issued by the chief law-enforcement officer, but in cities, such action shall be in concurrence with the city manager and the mayor. The action authorizing the curfew shall provide for reasonable efforts to inform the public in advance of the curfew, which shall be valid for no more than 24 hours. 19 For Council's Consideration • Approve imminent threat curfew legislation for unaccompanied minors for remaining weekends in March. ✓ 7 p.m . to 5 a .m . ✓ Similar exemptions to regular curfew for minors • If additional weekend curfews are needed beyond March, VBPD will brief the City Council accordingly prior to request. 2o vs 5 CITY COUNCILS BRIEFING 2200PARKSA VENUE MAYOR'SADVISORYPANEL FRAMEWORKc&SCOPE ITEM#78085 3:13 P.M. Mayor Dyer welcomed Emily Labows,Director—Cultural Affairs. Ms.Labows 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. Labows for the presentation. March 10, 2026 I f I iU All-) 9ZOZ `OZ q:)aew saiejjV jeanjjnD 'snnogel Al!w3 ado:)S 13 liom@wejj Pued AJOSIAPVsJOAe� W anuand shed OOZZ , .a a s 3 �pp _ r Focused Action Plan Places 2 . 13 Assemble an advisor ry groupto advise regarding a recommended path and future for the former MOCA site 2 Mayor's Advisory Panel — Proposed Purpose With the goal of ensuring 2200 Parks Avenue remains a cultural and community asset: , • Establish a balanced, credible group to guide a structured exploration process t_ ------------------- h , • Explore as budget-neutral as possible uses that . : address community, cultural, tourism, and/or incidental municipal needs • Ensure a transparent, community-informed approach • Keep the focus on practical, financially sound options that serve the City's long-term interests Advisory Panel Proposed Composition A diverse group, of up to 7 members, including: • Community leaders and civic-minded residents • Business, finance, and corporate experience • Tourism perspectives • Process improvement / LEAN experience • Arts and cultural professionals • Council liaisons • Additional members suggested by Council 4 vg Consideration : Independent Facilitation An external facilitator with experience in -r arts and civic planning will help to: • Support a structured and balanced process ` } ,:• _ • Help maintain focus on financially sound, practical options • Provide neutrality and transparency • Offer best practices from comparable communities and projects 5 V— Scope of Work What the Advisory Panel will do: • Explore a broad range of potential uses with no pre- determined outcome :: ,„• • Evaluate options through community, cultural, and municipal lenses • Focus on practical, financially sound and as budget- neutral as possible options • Identify guiding principles, opportunities, and constraints ,_ • Develop well-vetted options for Council's consideration 6 Vim., Community Input & Outcome Community Engagement & Deliverables: • Seek broad community input through public and . stakeholder engagement a • Ensure community perspectives inform the options explored •W Outcome: " • A set of community-informed, practical options •----- • Clear guiding principles to support Council's decisions '`'''°•�------ -••• Next Steps • Receive Council input on preferred ,x approach h- c NJ r C ^K • Develop refined scope and timeline . • Prepare to engage an independent facilitator • Return with recommended structure ° ' and membership framework for Council's considerationMom- 8 6 CITY CO UNCIL'S BRIEFING ARTS FUNDING UPDATE ITEM#78086 3:40 P.M. Ms. Labows continued with a second presentation regarding the Arts Funding Update and distributed copies of the presentation, attached hereto and made a part of the record. Mayor Dyer expressed his appreciation to Ms. Labows for the presentation. March 10, 2026 i � y f l u p AV �t A Creative Neighborhoods & Individual Artist Support Grants Community Impact and Outcomes Emily Labows, Cultural Affairs March 10, 2026 Sk �iY WHY THESE GRANTS WERE CREATED Strategic Intent: Small, targeted investments that create visible community benefit • Direct funding into neighborhoods • Support Virginia Beach-based artists • Remove barriers to participation . • Strengthen local identity and ride C g Y p N STRONG COMMUNITY DEMAND • Applications from across the city • High participation from first-time applicants • New partnerships between artists, civic leagues, and nonprofit organizations • Grassroots engagement at the neighborhood level from grassroots groups and artists Key Takeaway: Demand confirms strong appetite for localized creative investment rc law imp - i F; IMPACT AT A GLANCE : PROGRAM RESULTS 0 0 74 $313K GRANTS AWARDED DIRECT COMMUNITY INVESTMENT flov is 61 13 Thousands LOCAL ARTISTS NEIGHBORHOODS RESIDENTS SUPPORTED ENGAGED PARTICIPATED CREATIVE NEIGHBORHOOD GRANTS Projects activated neighborhoods through: • Murals and public art installations 0 A µ • Workshops and performances • Multi enerational community gatherings ,y g Yg g .. • Civic leagues, nonprofits, artists, and , f * . community groups partnerships • Free programming in shared public spaces SCARBORO GH sQua t Result: Increased participation and strengthened neighborhood prides; F NEIGH BORHOOD- LEVEL OUTCOMES Community impact included . • Increased resident participation and volunteerism • Stronger cross-sector partnerships • Renewed sense of place and pride • Visible activation of public spaces44 H, a v. Result: Small grants became highly visible neighborhood assets we ARTIST GRANTS DIRECT INVESTMENT IN LOCAL TALENT The program provides: • Direct funding to working Virginia Beach- based artists across disciplines • Time and resources to create, perform, and share work a ' • Professional development opportunities to increase sustainability • Projects rooted in Virginia Beach stories and experiences Result: Strengthens the local creative economy and expands public access to the a its G3 INDIVIDUAL ARTIST GRANTS OUTCOMES Production: Increased local creative ye . F production Engagement: Expanded public interaction n r Sustainability: Strengthened professional viability { Visibility: Elevated Virginia Beach artists COMMUNITY VOICES "The ranthel helped transform a neighborhood g p g gathering into a true community arts event, . - a strengthening connections and showcasing the value of investing in local creativity." - President, Pine Ridge Civic League "Without the grant, the Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad mural would not have happened... 1 am grateful for the opportunity to receive city support for a mural that is enjoyed by anyone who , , drives by the rescue squad! " - Gifted Resource Teacher, Princess Anne High School `w V�L� STEWARDSH I P & ACCOU NTABI LITY Program Safeguards • Clear eligibility and published evaluation criteria • Competitive, scored review process • Technical assistance for applicants • Outcome tracking and reporting Result: Transparent investment with measurable community return vs v o v r� KEY PROGRAM INSIGHTS • Strong demand across ' neighborhoods and artists B • Community partnerships drive the - strongest results • Modest investment generate highly 1 visible results • Localized decision-making increases resident participation w LOOKING AHEAD Next Steps • Build on demonstrated program successes • Refine programs based on lessons learned • Expand access across additional neighborhoods • Maintain accountability and reporting • Capture and share community impact 4. Milo r r 4 "rMF �»- .. •" ..mow. � �. 7 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITL4TIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#7808 7 3:57 P.M. Vice Mayor Wilson advised she voted earlier today at the new Voter Registrar's Office and wanted to share with the viewing public that the new facility is open and she had a great experience. Vice Mayor Wilson further advised the Virginia Beach Development Authority held their monthly meeting today and voted to award fourteen(14)Fagade Improvement Grants(FIG), totaling$12,000,for businesses across the City. March 10, 2026 8 CITT COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITMTIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#78088 (Continued) Vice Mayor Wilson complimented Mayor Dyer and City Manager Duhaney for doing an incredible job presenting at the State of City last week and was very impressed with singer Celeste Kellogg, who performed her song, "Driving East". Vice Mayor Wilson asked the Body if they would consider designating "Driving East", which references Virginia Beach, as the City' official song? Mayor Dyer expressed his agreement as it is an upbeat song that sets a positive tone. Council Member Berlucchi also agreed and commented that he is unsure how the current official City song was originally designated. City Attorney Stiles advised he could not recall how it was previously adopted and suggested if the Body would like to designate the song as the official City song through legislative action, then a Resolution would be used. Vice Mayor Wilson requested City Manager Duhaney contact Ms. Kellogg regarding her availability to attend the Formal Session when the Resolution is considered. March 10, 2026 9 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITMTIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#78089 (Continued) Council Member Ross-Hammond advised she hosted her District 4 Town Hall Meeting last night and it was well attended by a diverse group of residents, including community members, a minister and youth. Council Member Ross-Hammond expressed she was pleased to see so many attendees asking questions and expressing their interest in several topics that were discussed, including updates on the VB Trail. Council Member Ross-Hammond expressed her appreciation to City stafffor their support. March 10, 2026 10 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSIONIINITL4TIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#78090 (Continued) Council Member Jackson-Green advised that his son, Donovan Macon, who serves in the United States Air Force, is visiting home for a month before he will be deployed to Israel. Council Member Jackson-Green advised that his son will be attending an upcoming City Council meeting to observe local government in action. March 10, 2026 11 ITEM#78091 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 S 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 bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(29) • Project Seagull • Toliver Road Cost Participation 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 March 10, 2026 12 ITEM#78091 (Continued) Upon motion by Council Member Schulman, seconded by Council Member Jackson-Green, City Council voted to proceed into CLOSED SESSION at 4:0S 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, Dr. Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, Jennifer Rouse, Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Absent: Robert W. "Worth"Remick Break 4:05 P.M. —4.12 P.M. Closed Session 4:12 P.M. — 5:11 P.M. March 10, 2026 13 CERTIFICATION ITEM#78092 Mayor Dyer RECONVENED the Special Formal Session in the City Council Conference Room at 5:11 P.M. Upon motion by Council Member Berlucchi, 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, Dr. Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, Jennifer Rouse, Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Absent: Robert W. "Worth"Remick March 10, 2026 •B� OF OUR Nit\ON RESOL UTION CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED SESSION VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL WHEREAS: The Virginia Beach City Council convened into CLOSED SESSION, pursuant to the affirmative vote recorded in ITEM#78091 on Page 12 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. Am a Barnes, MMC City Clerk March 10, 2026 14 ADJOURNMENT ITEM#78093 Mayor Robert M. Dyer DECLARED the City Council SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION ADJOURNED at 5:11 P.M. Ter iu Chief Deputy City Clerk manda Barnes, C Robert M. Dyer City Clerk Mayor City of Virginia Beach Virginia March 10, 2026