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Home My WebLink AboutAPRIL 14, 2026 SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION MINUTES rf'uvIA-A'�� VIRGINL4 BEACH CITY COUNCIL Virginia Beach, Virginia APRIL 14, 2026 Mayor Robert M. Dyer called to order the CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION in the City Council Conference Room, Thursday,April 14, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. Mayor Dyer called for a moment of silence in honor of Council Member Henley and her family. Council Members Present: Michael F. Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings, Mayor Robert M. Dyer, David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross- Hammond,Jennifer Rouse,Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Absent: Barbara M. Henley—Bereavement 2 MAYOR'S CALL FOR SPECIAL SESSION ITEM#78185 "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 Thursday,April 14,2026,at 2:00 P.M. City Council Conference Room—Room 2034 Building 1—2"d Floor 2401 Courthouse Drive The purpose of this SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION is to allow the City Council to convene into a Closed Session to consider the following: • Legal Matters—Atlantic Park Oceanfront Public Safety • Publicly Held Property—District 2 • 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.goov and Facebook Live. Sincerely, Robert M. Dyer Mayor" Enclosure cc: City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Deputy City Managers FOL4 Officer Communications Office April 14, 2026 i RyL�� City of Virginia Beach U > . o r` �Yg4,s L°Fr OVR NAZ�. VirginiaBeach.gov MUNICIPAL CENTER,BUILDING 1 2401 COURTHOUSE DRIVE Robert M.'Bobby' Dyer VIRGINIA BEACH,VA23456-9000 OFFICE:(757)385-4581 MAYOR CELL:(757)749-4659 BDYERanVBGOV.COM April 9, 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, April 14, 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: • Legal Matters— Atlantic Park Oceanfront Public Safety • Publicly Held Property—District 2 • 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.gov 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 MANA GER'S BRIEFINGS DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET PRESENTATION HOUSING&NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION ITEM#78186 2:03 P.M. Mayor Dyer welcomed Ruth Hill, Director—Housing&Neighborhood Preservation. Ms. Hill expressed her appreciation to City Council for their continued support and distributed copies of today's presentation, attached hereto and made a part of the record. Mayor Dyer expressed his appreciation to Ms. Hill for the presentation. April 14, 2026 4 p Y b mM 'M '04 y . 75-7 MUM City of Virginia Beach Proposed FY 2026-27 Housing & Neighborhood Preservation Department Ruth Hill, Director of Housing & Neighborhood Preservation April 14, 2026 1 ..., F s. Trends & Issues 7� •One in three households (62,000 out of 180,000) are housing cost-burdened, meaning they pay 30% or more of their income for housing costs. ousing Instability • Renters and homeowners make up nearly equal portions of housing-cost-burdened households; renters are proportionately more cost burdened. •Approximately 40% of seniors over the age of 75 are housing cost-burdened. • In 2024, the median monthly rent increased to $1,750, requiring an income of $70,000/year. AffordableHousing • Median home prices have increased by 5% each of the past two years and coupled with high interest rates makes it difficult for first-time and moderate-income homebuyers to purchase homes. • Housing and Neighborhood Preservation utilizes various programs to help residents obtain affordable housing, such as: Attainable Workforce Housing Performance Grant, Owner-occupied rehabilitation program, Federal Housing Choice Voucher program, and AffordableHousingthe newly developed in FY 2027 Down payment and closing cost assistance (federal funds) program. • Housing and Neighborhood Preservation leverages public-private and public-nonprofit ITS partnerships to assist developers in creating more affordable rental housing units. 2 Trends & Issues • During the 2025 Point-In-Time count, 327 homeless persons were identified, an increase from 311 in 2024. Homelessness • Over the past five years, targeted interventions have yielded a 9 % decline in chronic homelessness. Trends • Over the past decade, the City has experienced a 34% reduction in unsheltered homelessness through the enhancement of shelter capacity and the expansion of permanent housing options. •Individuals aged 55 and older constitute the fastest-growing segment among those experiencing homelessness in Virginia Beach. Homelessness *Single men & women constitute 75% of all homelessness in the City. This development is predominantly attributed to fixed incomes not keeping pace with escalating housing Cont,Trends •Minority groups remain overrepresented within the homeless population relative to their proportion in the City's general demographic makeup. • Housing Affordability Crisis: The primary factor contributing to homelessness continues to be limited access to affordable housing. In 2024 approximately 60% of households seeking shelter were at risk of homelessness due to significant rent cost burdens • Barriers to Shelter: Many unsheltered individuals avoid shelters due to pet restrictions and limited storage; the City is exploring pet-friendly fostering and expanded storage solutions. • Encampments: In the year 2025, the City cleared 29 encampments and 7 individuals were successfully transitioned into shelter or housing. r Major Budget Changes A limited pilot program for the City Detect platform to evaluate the effectiveness of Al-driven imagery for proactive code enforcement. The Pilot will use two vehicle-mounted cameras to test the platform's ability to detect various types of property maintenance code violations and improve inspection efficiency. • Six Code Enforcement positions have been transferred from the C ode o Community Development Block Grant to the General Fund.Enfrcement • This change frees up federal funding for the homeowner It Positions Movedto rehabilitation program and other eligible programs. • The transition strategically aligns local and federal program the General Fund f services with their appropriate funding sources, maximizing the A impact of both local and federal resources. Questions ? 4 CITYMANAGER'S BRIEFINGS DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET PRESENTATION HUMANSERVICES ITEM#7818 7 2:31 P.M. Mayor Dyer welcomed Aileen Smith, Director—Human Services. Ms.Smith 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. Smith for the presentation. April 14, 2026 p! � t r w 3 � �.» Moik Wk go City of Virginia Beach Proposed FY 2026-27 Human Services Department Aileen L. Smith, Director of Human Services April 14, 2026 1 Trends & Issues — Opioid Abatement, SNAP & Medicaid Benefits •Through funding from the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority (VOAA), the City of Virginia Beach has launched several new programs, including: ® • • •Community engagement vehicles for Human Services and Police, "Teen to Teen" social media 7 campaign, Regional Recovery High School, and the EMS Next Steps Co-response Team. •Additional programs underway include the Human Services Prevention Van and the Regional batement Collaborative Mobile Wellness and Treatment Vehicle. • Funding for five (5) of these projects were renewed for FY 2026 and planning is underway to renew at least four (4) of the projects for FY 2027. •SNAP Eligibility: Historically 28,000-34,000 Virginia Beach residents receive SNAP benefits monthly. This number is expected to decrease due to work requirements and the elimination j of exemptions for veterans, former foster youth and homeless individuals. •SNAP Error Rate: Effective October 2027, a new cost-share requirement based on payment error rates (PER) will be instituted. The introduction of the new cost-share requirement is expected to result in increased state and local operational costs. In addition, localities will need to focus on additional training for staff on the new regulations. Medicaid Eligibility: In August 2025 approximately 88,000 Virginia Beach residents received Medicaid benefits, included in this number is 26,000 individuals enrolled through the Medicaid expansion program. This number is expected to decrease due to new eligibility IAU restrictions centered around work requirements and who can qualify for Medicaid benefits. • •Medicaid Renewal Period: Effective January 2027, expansion enrollees will need to provide ..... ., m . „.... ,.. ,. ,. ... , .,e verification information and be re-assessed every six months instead of annually. •Medicaid Co-Pay: Effective in FY 2029, expansion enrollees will be required to pay a $35 co- pay for any item or service received. L Major Budget Changes Family Support •One (1) Family Support Specialist: This position will provide additional supervisory and caseload support as part of a planned restructuring of the adult Social Services Employment Sp • cialist — $29,454 Unit. This unit supports the Benefits team and assists with monitoring and supporting new Medicaid mandatory work requirements. Increases in these work requirements and new limitations on exemptions are expected to increase the caseload for this unit significantly. L ( Net Cost) •The cost of this position is 65%funded by state and federal funds. Benefits • •Two (2)Additional Benefits Program Assistants: These positions will improve the • department's capacity to lower benefit error rates in advance of new and significant financial penalties that will be imposed in the upcoming year. Without the sufficient capacity necessary to achieve and maintain an acceptably low error rate, the penalties that would be Assistants — $0 11 Al imposed are significantly more expensive than the cost of these positions. ( Net Cost) •The cost of these two (2) positions is funded through an equal reduction in contracted manpower. Use of Restricted •The planned use of fund balance will be used to support the Permanent Supportive Housing Fund Balance The planned use of fund balance is a strategic approach that allows the department program. p g pp p to maintain continuity of operations. Questions ? S CITYMANAGER'S BRIEFINGS DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET PRESENTATION FIRE DEPARTMENT ITEM#78188 2:43 P.M. Mayor Dyer welcomed Chief Kenneth Pravetz—Fire Department. Chief Pravetz expressed his appreciation to City Council for their continued support and distributed copies of today's presentation, attached hereto and made a part of the record. Mayor Dyer expressed his appreciation to Chief Pravetz for the presentation. April 14, 2026 � k �z x n� q City of Virginia Beach Proposed FY 2026-27 Fire Department Ken Pravetz, Fire Chief April 14, 2026 1 Trends & Issues — Service Delivery, Infrastructure, & People ap • • • Firefighting poses long-term health risks such as cancer; to combat these risks VBFD • utilizes Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and associated equipment daily. • Enhanced health screenings and modernized data systems are being implemented to • better monitor risks and improve long-term firefighter wellness. "' •Staffing shortages have caused significant overtime costs and excessive personnel work hours. The VBFD obtained 60 additional Firefighter positions over the past two fiscal years. Staff = • Numbers of applicants that complete the selection process continue to trend in the wrong direction impacting the hiring pool. Ch _ •The recruits added from the March 2025 academy has led to a 55% decrease in mandatory • : callbacks to achieve minimum staffing requirements. " • 17 Firefighter recruits will graduate in April 2026. Fire apparatuses such as engines, ladders, and rescue trucks are experiencing cost Supply Chain increases up to 50%. • Timelines to purchase new Fire Apparatuses have also increased. From the time an Increased Costs order is placed, it can take from 36-48 months to receive. Previously, orders would take 12-18 months. 2 Major Budget Changes 77 Positions moved it from . • 3.10 FTEs were reallocated from the Grant Fund to the General Fund to better align with how the Virginia Department of Emergency Management • disperses reimbursements. • $0) Increas ' • • The department's overtime budget was increased related to the pay increases approved in July 2025 for public safety employees. Overtime — • As hourly wages increased an average of 11%, additional overtime funds were necessary to ensure the department has sufficient budgeted $9121280 resources. R I OV4 Fire Apparatus IV- $9.4 millk" Vehicles are in one of two main categories depending on age and condition: Frontline and Reserve L Standards dictate that they must have at least 26 Frontline Fire Engines to maintain operations. Seven Fire Engines were put into service in 2019 and will age into Reserve use in 2029. • Investing in additional apparatus now ensures that sufficient vehicles will be produced and delivered by 2029 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus — $10 million SCBA units are necessary for firefighters to enter hazardous environments without inhaling smoke or other dangerous substances. Is" VBFD maintains 212 SCBA units for daily operations and an additional 136 for training and redundancy. All 348 units reach the end of their serviceable A,= life in 2028. Staffing Request — 48 Hour Work Schedules • Additional funding request to keep pace with the changes across the industry to the firefighter work schedule J � r • Request includes: e • 60 firefighter recruits in FY 2027 • 39 FTEs in October 2026 to graduate in March 2027 • 21 FTEs in April 2027 to graduate in September 2027 • FY 27 Cost of $3.8 million ` • The additional staff would allow to decrease the number of 24-hour shifts firefighters are scheduled to work from 7 shifts in a 21-day work period to 6, decreasing the average hours worked per week from 56 to 48 by October 2027 5 � /n. ".- .,.is,, .- ', u ✓. : ,� a S M w P w Impov,lip w: Ai Questions? 6 CITYMANAGER'S BRIEFINGS DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET PRESENTATION VIRGINIA BEACH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ITEM#78189 2:58 P.M. Mayor Dyer welcomed Crystal Pate, Chief Financial Officer— Virginia Beach City Public Schools. Ms. Pate expressed her appreciation to City Council for their continued support and distributed copies of today's presentation, attached hereto and made a part of the record. Mayor Dyer expressed his appreciation to Ms. Pate for the presentation. April 14, 2026 VIRGINIA BEACH #TY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CHARTING THE COURSE 2026/27 School Board Operating Budget and 2026/27-2031/32 Capital Improvement Program ( CIP) April 14, 2026 Kathleen Brown, School Board Chair Dr. Donald Robertson Jr., Superintendent Crystal Pate, Chief Financial Officer Melisa Ingram, Executive Director Agenda 2 ■ Changes to the Local Composite Index ( LCI) ■ School Operating Fund Revenue Comparison ■ Compensation Adjustments ■ Health Insurance Premiums ■ Proposed CI P ■ Proposed Uses of Additional State Funding ■ Federal Revenue ■ Questions - - V I R G I N I A B E A C H C I T Y P U B L I C S C H O O L S Changes to the Local Composite Index ( LCI ) 3 ■ A state formula that outlines the Historical LCI forvBCPS ability of each locality to pay for public education ■ LCI ratios are recalculated with each new biennial budget cycle - - ■ As the LCI increases, State funding decreases • Localities may spend more than their required amount 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 -- V I R G I N I A B E A C H C I T Y P U B L I C S C H O O L S - - School Operating Fund Revenue Comparison REVENUE SOURCE ADOPTED 'I: APPROVED AMENDED SEON APPROVED AMENDED Federal $14,744,107 $14,744,107 $15,494,107 $750,000 State $387,488,845 $401,073,914 $419,820,040 $18,746,126 !; State Sales Tax $94,290,730 $94,290,730 $95,257,382 $966,652 Local Contribution (RSF) $493,933,340 $491,953,917 $504,451,030 $12,497,113 Other Local $4,457,538 $4,457,538 $5,457,538 $1 000,000 71 TOTAL �. .4.�,. I 4 . 1 I 1 : 5 1 1 1 . 1 41 4: 1 1 . $33,959,891 *State numbers reflect the Governor's Proposed Budget presented on December 17, 2025. "With the inclusion of Debt Service ($50,071,611) and PAYGO ($5M), total revenue equals $1,095,551,708 V I R G I N I A B E A C H C I T Y P U B L I C S C H O O L S Employee Compensation Overview 5 i . :Revenue Adopted Approved Amended Proposed Approved Amended Federal $14,744,107 $14,744,107 $15,494,107 $750,000 State $387,488,845 $401,073,914 $419,820,040 $18,746,126 State Sales Tax $94,290,730 $94,290,730 $95,257,382 $966,652 Local Contribution(RSF) $493,933,340 $491,953,917 $504,451,030 $12,497,113 Other Local $4,457,538 $4,457,538 $5,457,538 $1,000,000 Total $994,914,560 $1,006,520,206 $1,040,480,097 $33,959,891 Proposal Additional revenue from all sources . $33,959,891 Part I& II non-personnel cuts $3,207,330 $37,167,221 Part I& II personnel cuts $2,040,208 $39,207,429 VRS fringe benefit rate updates $18,129,194 $57,336,623 Employer Health Insurance contribution increase ($9,228,824) $48,107,799 Additional Health Insurance contribution increase (Health Fund) ($5,360,838) $42,746,961 Segal Teacher scenario A(2%entry+ 1.5% step) ($14,885,012) $27,861,94 Teacher scenario A plus$1,000 to entry level(overall average increase 5.23%) ($7,700,078) $20,161,8 Segal Unified scenario A(2%entry level+ 1%for steps 1-14;1.5%for 15 and above) ($8.506.154) $11 655 717 Unified scenario A plus an additional 1%to the entry level(overall average increase of 4.17%) ($2,604,954) $9,050,763 V I R G I N I A B E A C H C I T Y P U B L I C S C H O O L S ------ --------- Health Insurance Premiums ■ City and School staff meet together monthly with Mercer to review health care data . ■ Actual rates have not been determined at this time, but the Schools will stay in parity with the City rates. ■ Schools' budgeted employer contribution for health in SEON was based on Mercer's projections using November 2025 data. ■ In the March Benefits Executive Committee meeting, we reviewed Mercer's projections using January 2026 data, and the budgeted employer contribution is still in line. V I R G I N I A B E A C H C I T Y P U B L I C S C H O O L S src w� e,M pq I V Capital Improvement Program - - R G ; N I A B E A C I C 1 T Y P U B L I C S C H O O L T...._- ------- Proposed FY2026/27-2031/32 CIP - Funding Sources 8 School Board Funding Sources Virginia Beach City Public Schools FY2026127-FY 2031/32 Capital Improvement Program(CIP) Superintendent's Proposed•March 24,2026 Debt t26127 2027128 2028129 ► ! 1 2030/31t VBCPS Debt Service Plan: S6 Million per Year Increase starting 50,071,611 56,071,611 62.071.611 68,071.611 74,071,611 80.071,611 FY27f28 Funding • # ! I�8 2028129 2029130 i # 2031/32 7�harter Bonds 32,300,000 32.300.000 32.300.000 32,300,000 32.300 000 32,300.000� I !Public Facility Revenue Bonds 12.000.000 12,000.000 11000,000 12.000,000 12,000,000 12.000.000! PayGo ' 5.000,000 6,000,000 7,000,000 7,500,000 8,000,000 8,500.000 Interest,Sale of Property' 0 0 0 0 0 0 I Energy Performance Contracts Funding 2,500.000 2,000,000 2,000.000 2.000,000 2,000.000 2,000.0001 i State Construction Grants 0 0 0 0 0 0 I School Special Reserve Fund Balance/Reversion 10.000,000 9,500,000 8.500,000 8.000.000 7.500,000 7,000.000 PEG Fees-School Cable Access Infrastructure 140,000 140,000 140,000 140,000 140,000 140,0001 i Note:$10,000,000 reversion Jim item for FY 26127 reflects reversion from Nov.25,2025 City Council approval. V I R G I N I A B E A C H C I T Y P U B L I C S C H O O L S -- Proposed FY2026/27-2031/32 CIP - Funding Summary School Board Funding Summary Virginia Beach City Public Schools FY2026127-FY 2031132 Capital Improvement Program(CIP) Superintendent's Proposed-March 24.2026 1-001 Renovations mxl Replacements.Energy MmtogemenUSustainabllity 32,525.000 32,525.000 19.325.000 2.810.000 2.070,000 2.100.000 2.100.000 2.100,000 2,020.000 1-002 Tennis Court Renovations.Phase it 4,040.000 4.040.000 2.410_000 240.000 250,000 260,000 280.000 290,000 310_000 1-015 Princess Anne High School Replacement e (or Renovation I Modernization)' 330.437.679 330,437.679 220.935.225 3,970.000 10.000.000 23,890.000 23,890,000 23.890.000 23.862.454 1-016 Energy Performance Contracts-Phase II 52.500.000 52-900,0001 40,000.000 2,500,000 2.000.000 2.000.000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000.000 1.017 Renovations and Replacements-!grounds- Phase Ill 51,087,886 51.087,886 24.337.886 5,740.000 5.700,000 3.600.000 3.760,000 3,920,000 4,030.000 1 018 Renovations and Replacements-HVAC- Phase Ill 250.489.692 250.489.692 120,812.146 29,490,000 28.940.000 18,330,000 17.740.000 17,570.000 17.607.546 1.019 Renovations and Replacements-Reroofing -Phase Ill 95.094.260 95.094,260 54,084,260 9.890,000 6.550,000 6.030.000 6,240,000 6,200,000 6.100.000 1.020 Renovations and Replacements-Various- Phase Ill 69.525.854 69.5525,854 37,425.854 5.8300,000 5.730.000 5,010.000 5,170.000 5.180.000 5.180.000 1.022 Elementary School Playground Equl{intent Replacement 5,344.737 5.344,737 3_344_737 290.000 310.000 _320.000 340.000 360.000 380,000 1-027 Renovations and Replacements-Safe School lmproveatents 2.840.000 2,840,000 1.210.000 240.000 250,000 260,000 280,000 290,000 310,000 1-028 Tri-Campus Additions' 27.650.085 27,650,085 27,650,085 0 0 0 0 0 0 1-029 Bayside High School Replacement' 963.601,067 5,936,507 5,936,507 0 0 0 0 0 0 1-033 Comprehensive Long Range Facilities Master Planning Vlxlate 1,OQ0,000 _ 1,000,000 200.000 800,000 0 0 0 0 0 1.030 Payroll System Replacement 18.017,509 18,017,509 18.017.509 0 0 0 Q 0 0 1-034 School Cable Access infrastructure 840,000 840,000 0 140,000 140M01 140,000 140,000 140,000 140,000 T.t.1 P-1—t With St.Year APPEopfialian. Ye.,I Ye.,2 Ye-3 Year 4 Y—6 Year 6 GRAND TOTAL(ail projects) 1.904.993.769 947.329.209 575,689.209 61.940,000 61.940,000 61.940,000 61.940.000 61,940.000 61.940,000 TARGETS 61.940.000 61,940.000 61.940,000 61,940.000 61,940.000 61.940,000 DIFFERENCE 0 0 0 0 0 0 Nadu.AGW W^>td,a To Dare'rce=;.ass.aHera.on rune.nB>9firn•ee ty C.Ry<w.uncJ on rdav--•M_O:s.e.cs.w4na sta OOO.CCO—.ua m.iixfnl n•Yra.i �:tl_a.']'t m.xnari^si»ew Rrs<w.rww NP 'CIP Proread Cps{for CiP i-013 Pnncesa Mne Ku R..yacart,rnt odwde,T a Ei Nob'.'CfP 1 wi II—i m a AckAan>w>e- a�needs at—F.wmi>ny EN—i D :.e I S apv+aE T tt in 14r1 f t C can+ro brp.r>O 4#t 202 sc,w,mmxraaf.tPw rpurtea ma6vcatY+.ar pragr>n,a.b>r.sur:tMa txa ry space n,n ne.a H red acenvn!mM vas^,tw rePr>aea wM atlda+ons an nearby tiatwdsm ese Ta-Camaua area,suer x New1P>n ES u+a D,>n J Sprvpa E5.TaY Prgect Coat aonwOus>tYtl Yf 30:Q. PI t—C4.for Cl-1.0211 8>1aidt•f RKiaoe I c»naN a tra in--031 ACOQR I f p V—W b4--.d to M. Tow Prai. C9w,—Mr1fdUCWn an ,H PNvy b>sed M 21323 Edac>' V:rMC,fitatans.P-1 V%tea .ar.a wre sd,.d BAvd M,R.NweMatrUaMM"-taw nat 9.—b txe M1ripA ssd,.t s—a a(M—.aM r>b tram Gua CAP -- - V I R G I Nj I A B E A C H C I T Y P U B L I C S C H 0 0 L S Timeline for PAHS 10 Selection + kFP to %i�, + GMP to Completion ` 4 - 8 months ' - 74 mont k a. 4 - 5 years Progressive Design - Build Procurement Method Int + 70 Yo Construction Construction reate ',,Ad Short-List . . . Where we are now V I R G I N I A B E A C H C C S C H O O L S Proposed Uses of Additional State Funding11 ■ Final allocation of any additional state funds will be determined and approved by the School Board. ■ PAYG O ■ Replace All In Grant Funding ■ Human Resources Funding Priorities ■ Health Fund Balance ■ Other areas selected by the School Board V I R G I N I A B E A C H C I T Y P U B L I C S C H O O L S Federal Revenue 12 ■ Federal revenues in the Categorical Grants Fund fluctuate annually based on funding availability, spending trends, population changes, and student demographic data ■ Given current-year funding levels, the projected costs for staff supported through IDEA Title VI, Part B exceed the projected level funding, resulting in the need to reduce approximately 9.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. ■ Because Title I, Part A funding is tied to poverty levels and state education costs, the recent decrease in our economically disadvantaged student count has resulted in a projected $2 million reduction for FY 2026-27. Perkins allocations are still under state review, with distribution decisions anticipated in June. ■ Rising costs have accelerated spending on multi-year awards, reducing the amount of funding carried forward annually. ■ Federal funding has remained relatively flat while inflation continues to rise; the division's purchasing power has decreased. _ __--- ---------- V I R G I N I A B E A C H C " P U B L I C S C H O O L S -- _^_._ Question s/Com me nts A 5,�4 Aw a sv # l � y ,i I P N A Y P U B, f 7 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSIONIINITWIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#78190 3:37P.M. Mayor Dyer referenced the shooting at the Oceanfront last weekend and advised the Body will have a discussion during Closed Session on the options to confront the violence but wanted to take a moment for the Body to provide public comments. Mayor Dyer advised the City is not immune to the violence happening across the country and solutions will require coordinated efforts involving regional, state, and federal partners. Mayor Dyer advised in the past, there were fist fights which have now evolved into a "culture of spontaneous violence"with a proliferation of firearms creating a more dangerous environment which require more complex, long-term solutions that extend beyond policing alone. Mayor Dyer advised he will not stand for the recent criticism of the City's Police Department and explained while significant investments have been made with a new police headquarters, advanced technology, recruitment efforts and a strong police presence, incidents still occur. Mayor Dyer advised in going forward, he would like to reconvene the Regional Mayoral Task Force, form a new task force with community stakeholders, strengthen partnerships with state and federal leaders, including Governor Spanberger to pursue faster legislative action where possible and address the root cause outside of policing that include early intervention and education on conflict resolution. Mayor Dyer further advised, as the Body goes into Closed Session, they will do so with a commitment to finding inding solutions and ensuring the public knows that Virginia Beach remains a safe city despite recent events. Council Member Cummings advised he has become aware of some public perception that the Body is divided regarding support for the Police Department and stated it is inaccurate. Council Member Cummings advised the Body has consistently acted in unity in support of Police with no whisper of disagreement on initiatives brought forward by ChiefNeudigate. Council Member Cummings emphasized that Council remains collectively committed to addressing the violence and will continue working together toward solutions. Council Member Remick expressed his appreciation for Mayor Dyer's remarks during yesterday's Press Conference and for Chief Neudigate recounting the police response. Council Member Remick advised there were over ninety (90) Police Officers at the Oceanfront who responded ten (10) seconds after shots were fired. Council Member Remick acknowledged the widespread public concern across the community and emphasized his confidence that Council Members are united and will work together to address their concerns. Council Member Schulman advised that the recent violence is not unique to the City and does not believe it is a homegrown issue as many of the people involved came from areas outside of the City and region. Council Member Schulman advised the current violence is different than issues in the 1980's, or during more recent social unrest andprotest incidents and instead involves badpeople with bad intentions coming to the City. Council Member Schulman expressed that community engagement alone will not resolve the issue and advocated for fully resourcing the Police Department and stronger coordination with sister localities. April 14, 2026 8 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITIATIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#78190 (Continued) Council Member Ross-Hammond advised she has received feedbackfrom civic leaders who are encouraged by the City collaborating with the Sheriff's Department and others to respond and there are many residents who recognize the City's overall safety and progress and do not blame the City. Council Member Ross- Hammond expressed her support for Mayor Dyer's initiatives including early intervention education and teaching youth how to handle conflict. Council Member Hutcheson advised it is simply not true that this Body does not support Public Safety personnel and believes that criticism is only coming from a small vocal group, referencing consistent positive feedback from City leadership, including Police, Fire, and Emergency Management Services Departments. Council Member Hutcheson advised this is a complex issue that cannot be resolved with a simple or immediate solution, expressing concern that proposed actions may create other challenges. Council Member Hutcheson advised in his experience, these issues lessen as the summer season progresses and families return to the Oceanfront, though work still must be done to ensure people are protected while maintaining a family-friendly environment. Council Member Jackson-Green emphasized this a community issue and requires a response from not only the Police but involvement from mentors,faith organizations,families and community leaders. Council Member Jackson-Green expressed his belief in empowering both the community and Police in a collective effort and is the approach that should be taken. Council Member Berlucchi advised it is important to ensure Police Officers know they are fully supported by both the Body and community to effectively enforce laws and take proactive measures, including gun interdiction. Council Member Berlucchi suggested exploring violence interruption programs that leverage community relationships to deescalate conflicts before they escalate, explaining other cities have had success when coupled with strong law enforcement. Council Member Berlucchi reiterated that recent incidents are not due to an insufficient Police presence and warned that violence can quickly spread beyond the Oceanfront to other parts of the City, requiring a City-wide strategy. Council Member Berlucchi further rrther advised that coordination with prosecutors and the judicial system is important to ensure accountability and deterrence. Mayor Dyer advised that violence interruption strategies will be included in the City's response and emphasized the importance of balancing enforcement with long-term prevention, adding, that meaningful change will require sustained effort over time. April 14, 2026 9 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSIONIINITMTIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#78191 (Continued Vice Mayor Wilson referenced the request from Nimmo Church to be removed from the Historical District and requested the Body's support to indefinitely defer action until there is a decision on the $500,000 being negotiated in the state's budget. There being no objection, the item will be considered for indefinite deferral. April 14, 2026 10 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITIATIVES/COMMENTS ITEM#78192 (Continued) Vice Mayor Wilson referenced the recommendations provided by the Electoral Board regarding canopy use at the Registrar's Office and polling locations and asked if the Body is in agreement and if so, can City Manager Duhaney implement the recommendations or will a City Council vote be required? After City Council discussion, a presentation will be scheduled on an upcoming Agenda to review the recommendations and hold a discussion. n April 14, 2026 11 CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITIATIVES I COMMENTS ITEM#78193 (Continued) Council Member Rouse advised the Clean Community Commission will host a zero-waste wardrobe event for adults and children at Mount Trashmore on April 18`"from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Council Member Rouse invited anyone wishing to donate gently used clothing to drop off donations tomorrow between 7:30 A.M. -3:30 P.M. at any of the following locations;Bayside High School,Kellum High School, Ocean Lakes High School, Tallwood High School, or Lynnhaven River NOW April 14, 2026 12 ITEM#78194 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: LEGAL MATTERS: Consultation with legal counsel and briefings by staff members or consultants pertaining to actual or probable litigation, where such consultation or briefing in an open meeting would adversely affect the negotiating or litigating posture of the public body; or consultation with legal counsel employed or retained by a public body regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel pursuant to Section 2.2-3 711(A)(7). • Atlantic Park LEGAL MATTERS: Consultation with legal counsel employed or retained by a public body regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel pursuant to Section 2.2- 3 711(A)(8). • Oceanfront Public Safety 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 2.2-3711(A)(3). • District 2 PERSONNEL MATTERS:Discussion, consideration of, or interviews of prospective candidates for employment, assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining or resignation of specific public officers, appointees or employees pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(1) • Council Appointments: Council Appointments: Council Boards, Commissions, Committees,Authorities,Agencies, Taskforces and Appointees April 14, 2026 13 ITEM#78194 (Continued) Upon motion by Council Member Jackson-Green, seconded by Council Member Ross-Hammond, City Council voted to proceed into CLOSED SESSION at 4.14 P.M. f Voting: 10- 0 Council Members Voting Aye: Michael F. Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings, Mayor Robert M. Dyer, David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross- Hammond, Jennifer Rouse, Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Absent: Barbara M. Henley Closed Session 4:14 P.M. —5:48 P.M. April 14, 2026 14 CERTIFICATION ITEM#78195 Mayor Dyer RECONVENED the Special Formal Session in the City Council Conference Room at 5:48 P.M. Upon motion Council Member Schulman, seconded by Council Member Rouse, 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, David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross- Hammond, Jennifer Rouse,Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Absent: Barbara M. Henley April 14, 2026 15 ADJOURNMENT ITEM#78196 Mayor Robert M. Dyer DECLARED the City Council SPECIAL FORMAL SESSIONADJOURNED at 5:49 P.M. errr . Chelius Chief Deputy ity Clerk Am A a B rnes, PMC Robert M. Dyer City Clerk Mayor City of Virginia Beach Virginia April 14, 2026