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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 24, 1998 MINUTES it I,WORLD'S LARGEST RESORT CTTV CITY COUNCIL MAYOR MEYERA E. OBERNDORF, At-Large VICE MAYOR WILLIAM D. SESSOMS, JR., At-Large JOHN A. BAUM, Blackwater Borough LINWOOD O. BRANCH, III, Virginia Beach Borough WILLIAM W. HARRISON, JR., Lynnhaven Borough HAROLD HEISCHOBER, At-Large BARBARA M. HENLEY, Pungo Borough LOUIS R. JONES, Bayside Borough REBA S. McCLANAN, Princess Anne Borough NANCY K. PARKER, At-Large LOUISA M. STRAYHORN, Kempsville Borough I I 11 11 I ill li@IIINI JAMES K. SPORE, City Manager CITY COUNCIL AGENDA LESLIE L. LILLEY, City Attorney RUTH HODGES SMITH, CMC/AAE, City Clerk February 24, 1998 I. PRESENTATIONS - Conference Room - 2:30 PM A. UNIFORMITY OF TAXES Philip Kellam, Commissioner of Revenue B. SCHOOLS HUMAN RESOURCE/PAYROLL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Dr. Timothy Jenney, Superintendent of Schools C. 1998/1999 REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENTS Jerald Banagan, Real Estate Assessments II. CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS A. MINORITY BUSINESS COUNCIL Patricia Phillips, Director of Finance B. PUBLIC INVESTMENT PROTECTION STRATEGY Robert J. Scott, Director of Planning III. GENERAL ASSEMBLY ACTIONS IV. REVIEW OF AGENDA ITEMS V. CITY COUNCIL CONCERNS VI. INFORMAL SESSION - Conference Room - 5:00 PM A. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Meyera F. Oberndorf B. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL C. RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION VII. FORMAL SESSION Council ('hamber - 6:00 PM A. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf B. INVOCATION: Reverend Randy Orwig The New Tidewater United Church of Christ C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA D. ELECTRONIC ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL E. CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION F. MINUTES 1. INFORMAL & FORMAL SESSIONS February 10, 1998 2. SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION February 17, 1998 G. AGENDA FOR FORMAL SESSION H. CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda will be determined during the Agenda Review Session and considered in the ordinary course of business by City Council to be enacted by one motion. I. ORDINANCES 1. Ordinances to AMEND the City Code a. Section 2-43 by ADDING a new provision re decorum, order and expressive activities at meetings of City Council b. Sections 35-136, 35-137, 35-138, 35-139, 35-140, 35-141, 35-143, 35-144, 35-145, 35-146; and, ADD Sections 35-138.1 and 15-143.1 to promote regional uniformity re administration of the meal tax. 2. Ordinance to authorize creation of a Schools Health Insurance Premium Special Revenue Fund; APPROPRIATE $282,761 Trigon Blue Cross/Blue Shield demutualization funds re offsetting health insurance premium expenses incurred by or on behalf of present and future employees of the School Division; and, revenues from settlements and interest on bank deposits be increased accordingly. 3. Ordinance to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE a $18,237 Grant from the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services to the FY 1997-1998 Operating Budget of the Fire Department re purchase of automatic external defibrillators; and, estimated revenue from the Commonwealth of Virginia be increased accordingly. 4. Ordinance to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE a $10,000 Donation from the Lou Duva Foundation to the FY 1997-1998 Operating Budget of the Department of Parks and Recreation re purchase of microcomputers and other equipment for the Seatack Community Recreation Center. 5. Ordinance appointing viewers in the petition of WELDON T. and GERTRUDE A. BYRNS for the closure of a portion of excess unimproved, unused, unnamed right-of-way on the North side of Site 3A, Resubdivision of Site 2 & 3, property of Norman P. Scott (KEMPSVILLE BOROUGH). 6. License Refunds - $36,171.41. J. PUBLIC HEARING - PLANNING PLANNING BY CONSENT - To be determined during the Agenda Review Session. 1. Application of GEORGE NEWSOME LUXURY HOMES L.L.C., for a variance to Section 4.4(b) of the Subdivision Ordiance which requires that lots created by subdivision must meet all requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance and a variance to Section 4.4(d) which requires that each lot created shall have direct access to a public street at the Southeastern extremity of Collins Lane (LYNNHAVEN BOROUGH) Recommendation APPROVAL 2. Application of MARK KING for a variance to Section 4.4(b) of the Subdivision Ordinance which requires that all lots created by subdivision meet all requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance at 625 Heron Point Circle (KEMPSVILL.E BOROUGH). Recommendation APPROVAL 3. Application of KENNETH R. SIMS, c/o Custom Store Co., Inc., for a Conditional Use Permit for a contractor's storage yard at the Southeast corner of Central Drive and Quality Court on Parcel 43, London Bridge Industrial Park II, containing 9.911 acres (PRINCESS ANNEBOROUGH). Recommendation@ APPROVAL 4. Application of TALC ASSOCIATES, INC., for a Conditional Use Permit for a self-storage facility on the North side of Newtown Road, East of Lynbrook Landing (875 Newtown Road), containing 21,649.32 square feet (BAYSIDE BOROUGH). Recommendation: APPROVAL 5. Application of SPRINT, P.C.S., for a Conditional Use Permit for a wireless communication cell tower on the West side of Princess Anne Road, South of Providence Road (4422 Princess Anne Road), containing 4.487 acres (KEMPSVILLE BOROUGH). Recommendation APPROVAL 6. Application of NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC., for a Conditional Use Permit for a co-locate wireless communication antenna at the Southeastern intersection of South Rosemont Road and Dam Neck Road, containing 2.154 acres (PRFNCESS AN-NE BOROUGH) Recommendation APPROVAL 7. Application of ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR/LEASING COMPANY OF NORFOLK/RICHMOND for a Conditional Use Permit for automobile rentals on the South side of Virginia Beach Boulevard, West of Cleveland Avenue (5329 Virginia Beach Boulevard), containing 27,673.66 square feet (KEMPSVILLE BOROUGH). Recommendation: APPROVAL 8. Application of TO-GO-INC., for a Conditional Use Permit for motor vehicle rentals (U- Haul) at the Northeast intersection of Virginia Beach Boulevard and Newtown Road (5650 Virginia Beach Boulevard), containing 1.015 acres (BAYSIDE BOROUGH). Recommendation APPROVAL 9. Ordinances of the City of Virginia Beach re Code of Virginia Section 15.2: a. AMEND the preamble of the Subdivision Ordinance. b. AMEND the preamble and Sections 102(6), 105(d)(e)(1), 106(a)(b), and 107(c) of the City Zoning Ordinance. C. AMEND the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Ordinance re Sections 110, 110(b) and 114(c). Recommendations APPROVAL K. APPOINTMENTS FRANCIS LAND HOUSE BOARD OF GOVERNORS PERSONNEL BOARD VIRGINIA BEACH CRIME TASK FORCE YOUTH SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL L. UNFINISHED BUSINESS M. NEW BUSINESS N. ADJOURNMENT NOTE: The City Clerk's Office has been designated "PASSPORT AGENT". Applications will be processed by the City Clerk for issuance by the Secretary of State within 25 days. Passport photos will be required before processing. FY 1998-1999 OPERATING BUDGET & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM SCHEDULE EVENT DATE TIME PLACE Budget & CIP Presentation Tuesday, March 31 Noon Council Chamber (Special Meeting) Council Workshop Thursday, April 2 1:00 PM - 5:OO PM Conference Room Council Workshop Tuesday, April 7 10:00 AM - Noon Conference Room Council Workshop Tuesday, April 14 10:00 AM - Noon Conference Room Public Hearing Thursday, April 16 7:00 PM Larkspur Middle School Council Workshop Tuesday, April 21 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Conference Room Council Workshop Tuesday, April 28 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Conference Room Public Hearing Tuesday, April 28 6:00 PM City Council Chamber Election Day - No Council Meeting Tuesday, May 5 Reconciliation Workshop Wednesday, May 6 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Conference Room Adopt Budget & CIP Tuesday, May 12 2:00 PM City Council Chamber If you are physically disabled or visually impaired and need assistance at this meeting, please call the CITY CLERK'S OFFICE at 427-4303 Hearing impaired, call: TDD only 4274305 (TDD - Telephonic Device foi the I)ea!) 02/20/98BAP 7-NDA\02- 24-98.PLN @.virginia-beach.va.us M I N U T E S VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Virginia Beach Virginia February 24, 1998 Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf called to order the PRESENTATION SESSION in the Council Conference Room, City Hall Building, on February 24, 1998, at 2:30 P.M. ('ouncil Members Present. John A. Baum, Harold Heischober, Barbara A4. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E Oberntiorl, Nancy K. Parker and Vice Afa-vor William D. Sevsom,@ ('ouncil Members Absent. Linwood 0. Branch, II/ [ILL WI771 @ l@ William W Harrison, li IEIVTFREI) ?.401@,M.] Louisa M. .5trayhorii [EN7EREI) ?45PAl,l PRESENTATION UNIFORMITY OF TAXES 2:30 P.M. ITEM # 43256 Philip Kellam, Commissioner of Revenue, advised the Commissioner's of cities of Hampton Roads, have reached a quorum relative providing relief to owners of businesses in various localities throughout Virginia. A uniformed meal tax has been proposed. This should be a great convenience to restaurant owners throughout the area who will not have to deal with the different provincial regulations. This is a revenue neutral proposal for the Virginia Beach City Council. Former Commissioner Robert Vaughan signed acceptance of this proposal in December 1997. This is, in effect, a "rubber stamp" of what the City has been doing for the last several years. All of the meal taxes for the various localities are in the 4-1/2% to 5% range. Virginia Beach is at the lower end of this spectrum at 4-1/2%. This meal tax is combined with the state sales tax in Virginia Beach. The smaller business will not be inconvenienced by this tax. It will also remove a layer for the larger businesses. Concerning the guidelines, Commissioner Kellam quoted lines 155 thru 159 of the proposed ordinance. "An amount or percent whether designated as a gratuity, tip or service charge, that is added to the price of the food and beverages by the seller, and required to be paid by the purchaser, is a part of the selling price of the food and beverages and is subject to the tax imposed by this article." It is a bit legalistic but precise. If the gratuity is at the pure discretion of the purchaser, it is not taxable; but, it it is a price set by the seller or negotiated to a revised price that is fixed between the seller and the buyer than it is taxable. The Virginia Beach Commissioner of the Revenue's office has had in place administrative guidelines that are very similar to the provisions of the uniform ordinance. However, now all of those guidelines will be established in the City Code. The major changes include new definitions, a comprehensive list of exemptions and reworked penalty sections. Basically this would be codifying administrative procedure. The State Tax Commissioner has issued an opinion that this is the way he wants his employees to handle the State Tax. PRESENTATION SCHOOLS HUMAN RESOURCE/PAYROLL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 2:48 P.M. ITEM # 43257 Dr. Timothy Jenney, Superintendent of Schools, advised the Payroll Management System is a major issue deriving from the 1994-95 deficit. Of the approximate 24 items identified by the Auditor, KPMG Peat Marwick, all have been resolved with the exception of this payroll management item. Vicky Lewis, Division Chief Financial Officer, advised while the FY 1994-95 budget deficit is now a painful memory. This School System has taken many lessons to heart to ensure there is never a reoccurrence. One powerful lesson was underscored by the Grand Jury Report on page 23 which states "An integrated position control system linking budget, personnel and payroll should be purchased." With City Council's support, the citizens can be assured that 86% of the Divisions's funds which are related to personnel costs are, properly monitored and controlled. The Human Resources/Payroll System is a necessity for effective, financial management. Human Resources utilizes a database, which is separate and distinct from the database used in the processing of payroll, reflecting actual expenditures of the School Division. A match-up is performed 3 times a year on the data in these separate databases - the 12 month employees are matched in July, the 11-month employees are matched in August and the 10-month employees are matched in September. Any change made to a 12-month employee after the July match-up is not verified during the 11- month or 10-month match up. The 11 and 12 month employee match up consumes all employees in the Human Resources and Payroll Departments for at least one day, and the 10-month employee match-up can consume the entire staff in these departments for up to a week. A mid-year increase requires a second match up and consumes more time from both of these departments. During the match-up periods, very little other work can be performed within these departments. An integrated Human Resources/Payroll system will eliminate the need to perform match-up since both the Human Resources and Payroll systems would be working off the same data base. Any changes to the Human Resources database, which affects base salaries, supplements or allowances, requires a piece of paper to be generated in Human Resources, transferred to the Payroll Department and re-entered into the Payroll database. The school system maintains data on over 9,500 employees in 15 different systems within the Human Resources Department which tracks information such as approved substitutes, licensure, staff development, blood-borne pathogens and other data which must be tracked and monitored in order for the division to comply with State and Federal requirements. Many of these systems are stand-alone and do not fully integrate with the database or are completely separate databases which also must be maintained and and periodically matched to the master database. The School system must track endorsements, certifications and exposure to blood-borne pathogens, licenses and other requirements unique to education., Employee history cannot be maintained in the current software and, therefore, is maintained on 3 x 5 color-coded index cards that must be manually maintained. The Human Resource database can only maintain current information and the accuracy of the information in many cases is entirely dependent on the system and sometimes the individual from whom the information is obtained. These islands of information, and people-dependent, not process dependent, systems reduce the ability of the Division to respond in a timely fashion to requests from employees, management and the Board. The largest public employer in Hampton Roads should not depend on a manual process. While the Human Resource system maintains information on 9,500 employees, each payroll run compensates up to 11,000 employees such as part-time clerical and substitutes who are not maintained in the Human Resource database. The School Division and the City used a common Payroll system until 1989 when the City developed their current system. The system replaced by the City in 1989 is still in use by the school system today and is close to 20 years old. The school's payroll system does not maintain any employee history; therefore, information neeeded for management decisons must be gathered from voluminous computer printouts. Duplicate paper files must be maintained in Payroll and Human Resources on all transactions that affect the compensation of employees. The lack of integration between these systems makes it possible for an employee to be paid from the payroll system without proper authorization from the Human Resources Department. In order to properly manage the School funds, a unified, comprehensive method of tracking full- time and part-time employees, as well as substitutes, overtime and special duty supplements must exist. An integrated system would allow the Division to institute automated controls, eliminate dependency on specific individuals in positions and shifting reliance to processes, not people. An integrated system would have an impact on every process currently performed in both Human Resources and Payroll and would enable the Division to accommodate future growth without requiring significant increases in staff. Lack of integration of the Human Resources and Payroll systems results in reports generated from each of these systems which do not match and make management decisions cumbersome and difficult to make. Excessive manpower must be utilized to extract relevant pieces of data from separate systems in order to provide adequate information from which to make decisions. Pebruan, 24, @ 99A 4 PRESENTATION SCHOOLS HUMAN RESOURCE/PAYROLL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ITEM # 43257 (Continued An integrated system will provide information such as historical overtime rates from which to build budgets. It will ensure that all substitutes are matched to leave for employees and that all teaching positions are properly matched with certifications and endorsements. High-level process analysis has been performed by Deloitte and Touche, one of the leading consulting firms in the country. The Division, with the assistance and guidance of Deloitte and Touche, has identified the needs and major priorities for an integrated system. The majority of the hardware required for a new system has already been purchased for the implementation of the City's new Financial Management System. Even more fortuitious than all of these, is the fact that additional unanticipated funds in excess of $5.5-MILLION are available to the School Division from additioanl Federal Impact Aid Funds, Department of Defense funds and an unanticipated settlement from Trigon Blue Cross/Blue Shield. All of these funds are clearly intended for the School Division and the allocation of these funds for the purchase and implementation of an integrated system are appropriate for one-time expense. The School Division is requesting, due to this unique set of circumstances and the clearly identified need, the City Council appropriate to the Division the additional Federal Revenue as well as the unanticipated settlement funds from Trigon Blue Cross/Blue Shield to the Administration, Attendance and Health Category, and approve a transfer from the Instruction Category to the Administration, attendance and Health Category to fund the purchase and implementation of an integrated system. An integrated system will increase the division's ability to monitor, control and account for over 87% of its budget and maximize the use of the limited resources provided for the education of the children of the taxpayers of Virginia Beach. VIRGINIA BEACH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS HUMAN RESOURCES/PAYROLL SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATES Implementation Cost Preliminary Cost Estimate Estimated Percentage Category Ranges of Total Cost Software: --Application 900,000 1,300,000 24% --Database 200,000 400,000 6% Integration Services 2,000,000 3,750,000 60% Training 250,000 350,000 7% Server Hardware 100,000 150,000 3% 3,450,000 5,950,000 100% Mrs. Lewis advised discussions with consultants indicate school system payrolls are more complex and their Human Resource needs are more restrictive than municipal requirements. In all liklihood, anything that is able to handle a School Division HR/Payroll function will also be able to handle a municipal HR/Payroll function. There are two individuals on the Committee for the RFP who are City employees. The City currently has an integrated system that functions well. The City can hold off longer than the School Division, as the Schools presently have a system that does not function. The desire is to have the most critical functins come on line within a year with the balance later if resources have to be reallocated. After speaking to Fairfax, the majority of their system will be on line within ten months of commencement. Fairfax's RFP was utilized as a guide for Virginia Beach's School Division's RFP. Fairfax has many people within their organization to dedicate to this process and have almost a $5- MILLION budget for their implementation. There are a limited number of vendors who can respond to this request. All of the desk top units required have been acquired. The School Division is aware they need to go client-server and have an oracle data base as this is in existence in the City's financial system. The City Manager and staff are suggesting the system acquisition be delayed until the year 2000 and that it be a joint City/School project. The City's Payroll System could be modified for $75,000 to accommodate the Schools. However, this does not include modification of the Human Resources System which is more complex. February 24, 1998 5 PRESENTATION SCHOOLS HUMAN RESOURCE/PAYROLL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ITEM # 43257 (Continued) Mrs. Lewis advised an RFP could be issued in approximately 4 weeks. A rough draft of this RFP has been distributed to City Council. Neil L. Rose, School Board Member, advised as an Attorney, he has compiled RFP'a. If the RFP is distributed with authorization from the City Council for the funding, five or six vendors will respond. Mr. Rose's concern is if the authorization for the funding is not provided in advance, one or two vendors will be lost, as they will not enter a bid as they are not sure authorization from the City Council would be received. The pool of vendors has shrunk. The vendors would not feel it wise to expend $50,000 to $100,000 to bid. The cost estimate sheet displayed a range of $3.5 to $6-MILLION. Mr. Rose's theory is the more bidders the more likely the cost will be in the lower $3.5-MILLION range. Mrs. Lewis advised the City was involved with the Human Resource and Payroll analysis conducted by Deloitte & Touche in July. Analysis of the processes was accomplished first through the consolidation and second through the Deloitte & Touche study. Before the finalization of the RFP, a meeting was conducted with James Spore, Patricia Phillips, Fagan Stackhouse and the similar School department staff to be assured this RFP addressed whatever needs the City departments believed necessary. Therefore, the desire all along has been to purchase a system that will function for both entities. Whether the City and School choose to go on the system at the same time is irrelevant to the fct that a system that both organizations could utilize is desired. The City probably will be examining a new HR Payroll system within the next few years anyway. The School Division, however, is 8 years behind the curve of the City. The savings will come in moving from a non-integrated system that allows the school system personnel to be more efficient and effective in their daily task. The City Manager advised one of the options would be for the City to be a proposer on this system development whenever the RFP is forwarded. It has been expressed to him several times that whatever system purchased should meet the City's needs as well as the School's needs. Mrs. Lewis advised the idea discussed was to have the Human Resources side completely integrated first and then bring payroll in second. Payroll is going to have to do two interfaces: one with the existing financial management system; and, the second with the new financial management. Mrs. Lewis's staff consists of 4 Budget Personnel, 4 Accounting Personnel, and 8 Payroll Personnel. There are 28 staff members in the Human Resources Department. These manage 9500 full time employees and 2-to 3,000 part-time employees, substitutes and other miscellaneous payments through payroll. City Council expresved concern relative a decision made now might be ahead of time and would have a serious or negative impact on the School's budget. It appears to be more appropriate to deal with this in the normal budget and CIP process. Securing, the best RFP was also a concern if the funds were allocated prior to the RFP process. The Revolutions adopted by the School Board on February 17, 1998, and on January 6, 1998, seemed to coordinate the purchase to consolidating the City's and Schools' payrolls. A Resolution supporting consolidation of accounts payable and payroll of the School Division and the City and Directing the Superintendent to consult with the City Manager and determine the willingness of the City to join in this effort. A request to the Virginia Beach City Council to appropriate certain funds. Said resolutions are hereby made a part at the record. City Council requested an analysis be provided relative consolidation of the City and schools' payroll. Mr. Rose advised if City Council approves the HR system, they are not approving consolidation. However, the point of the Resolution was the Schools cannot move forward on consolidation until an HR system is available. Februatl, -14, 1998 6 PRESENTATION SCHOOLS HUMAN RESOURCE/PAYROLL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ITEM # 43257 (Continued) BY CONSENSUS, this issue shall be examined within the School Budget and Capital Improvement Program process. This would be considered as one of those items eligible for surplus funds. Mr. Rose advised the Superintendent submitted the FY 1998-1999 Budget Proposal, comprising $432- MILLION, which did not include this Human Resource/Payroll Management System item. The Capital Improvement Budget has been forwarded to the City and if this was thought to be a capital item, the CIP would have to be modified. Patricia Phillips, Director of Finance, clarified it was her understanding the direction of City Council is that during the budget process, funds will be appropriated for the system at whatever level is ultimately determined. The Budget would be adopted on May 12, 1998. The source of the CIP project would be year end funds; therefore, not impacting the current year revenue for 1999. The ordinance could be phrased indicating the appropriation is available right away and not wait until the August close-out. The City Manager advised the list for utilization of these surplus funds should be examined. There are approximately 4 or 5 weeks, to develop the RFP with thirty days for response and 2 weeks for evaluation. This would be May 15, 1998. By that time, priorities will have been determined and this would not be delayed. Mayor Oberndorf expressed appreciation to Dr. Jenney, Mrs. Lewis and Mr. Rose for their presentation and responses to Council's concerns. I@'ebruary 24, 1998 7 PRESENTATION 1998/1999 REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENTS 4:35 P.M ITEM # 43258 Jerald Banagan, Real Estate Assessor, advised all major categories of the City's real estate is stable. Appreciation is fairly modest. The growth is at a level near to last year. The projected total assessment is $19,751,515,000 which represents a 4.0% increase over the current assessment. Each penny of tax rate relates to $1,898,000 in revenue for a total of $240,968,000 at the current rate of $1.22. Appreciation on average was 2.7%, which is slightly less than last year of 3.11%. Commercial properties, on average, were approximately 2.6%, with residential properties an average of 3%. There was a negative on the average for apartments. New construction for the past 12 months amounted to $285,000,000, which is a decrease of 4.5% from the previous year. Residential new construction was down by 1.2% and commercial/industrial new construction was down by 12.8%. Residential new construction amounted to 75% of the total yearly construction, while commercial/industrial represented 25%. Growth in land, due to rezonings and subdivision, amounted to approximately $38,030,000. Total growth in land and buildings amounts to approximately 1.6% of the tax base. Residential, apartment and agriculture properties comprise 81.8% of the tax base with commercial and industrial properties constituting 18.2% of the tax base. The percentage is unchanged from the current year. Mean assessments on single family homes is $135,400, which has increased 4% for $5,000. RESIDENCES TYPE NUMBER PERCENT MEDIAN MEAN CHANGE IN OF ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT MEAN TOTAL Single Family 88,630 72.2% 108,300 135,400 3.9% Townhouse 19,160 15.6% 64,400 67,800 2.6% Low Rise 11,542 9.4% 69,400 88,300 3.7% Condominium High Rise 1,641 1.3% 125,000 128,600 3.8% Condominium Duplex/Home 1,808 1.5% 123,600 155,000 2.5% with Apartments** All 122,781 100 % 97,100 120,600 3.9% In addition to residences, there are 25,689 apartment units in multifamily complexes. **Rounded to nearest $100 The townhouses and condominiums actually lost value in the 1992 to 1995 years. However, in general the properties are now fairly stable. 22% of the housing stock is assessed at less than $75,000. The major category is $75,000 to $150, 000. which comprises 58% of the housing stock. 20% of the housing stock is over $150.000. Fehruarl, 24, 1998 8 PRESENTATION 1998/1999 REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENTS ITEM # 43258 (Continued) RESIDENCES BY YEAR BUILT Year Built Number Mean Assessment Prior to 1950 3,117 $151,200 1950 to 1959 10,515 $114,500 1960 to 1969 20,063 $121,800 1970 to 1979 28,188 $117,500 1980 to 1989 47,010 $109,100 1990 to 1996 13,888 $161,600 The industrial assessments are displaying a negative, however this does not indicate a decline in value. The staff, due to automation, has reclassified some industrial properties primarily around the Euclid area which although zoned industrial, are primary commercial (car dealerships, repair shops, etc).A negative has also been depicted in the category of apartment as there are a number qf apartment complexes built in the late 60's and early 70's. Although relatively healthy, with 95% occupation, over the past two years the older apartment properties are not selling for as much as the assessment. Therefore, an adjustment has been made in the older category. Mr. Banagan displayed a graph depicting annual new construction and displaying 1997 as slightly off from last year; however, last year was the best year in approximately 5 years. 1997 $284,929,741 1996 $298.211,663 A graph depicting the number of housing units includes apartment unity. Slightly less housing units were built this year; however 269 apartment units were built this year and last year only 64 were built. The averaged assessed value of new homes was $185,000 LAND USE VALUES Fiscal Year Agriculture Forest 1999 (Proposed) $730 (Proposed with 1 1/2% Risk Added) $375 1998 $650 (1 1/2% Risk Added) $525 1997 $620 (1 1/2% Risk Added) $430 1996 $600 (1 1/2% Risk Added) $375 1995 (Locally Determined) $590 (1 1/2% Risk Added) $360 1994 $570 $395 1993 $520 $375 1992 $570 $355 1991 (Locally Determined) $650 $355 1990 $520 $340 9 PRESENTATION 1998/1999 REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENTS ITEM # 43258 (Continued) The land use taxation for farmland is fairly stable. Each year acreage is lost in this program which is being rolled back for development. There is a rather large increase in agricultural values with a decrease in forestry values. These are based primarily on stumpage figures. Mr. Banagan advised the State makes a model farm for the City and this is based upon what percentage of the acreage is in soybeans, corn, etc. and then prices the expenses and revenues generated on a typical acre and determine these values. A five year rolling average is utilized, with one year dropped off and the newest year added. It was Mr. Banagan's understanding, a very good crop year was added and an extremely bad crop year was dropped. Thus, the swing in the values. The State is investigating going to a 7-year average where the high and low is automatically dropped. Thus, this will be more stable. The State Department of Taxation will be studying this in the next year. Relative the Real Estate Tax Exemptions/Deferral/Freeze for senior citizens and disabled persons, there was a total of 1,865 program recipients with a total exemption of $1,546,036. The limits of this program were changed in Fiscal Year 1994, with $22,000 on income threshold and $70,000 in net worth. The State limits are much higher with $150,000 in net worth and $40,000 on income. Figures shall be provided relative apartments categorized by borough, in a similar manner as the condominiums and residences. Februa 24, 1998 /0 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS MINORITY BUSINESS COUNCIL 4:58 P.M. ITEM # 43259 Council Lady Strayhorn expressed appreciation and praise for the unselfish dedication of her fellow members of the Minority Business Council and the City Staff. Council Lady Strayhorn recognized: Minority Business Council Edward Hamm Chair Helen V. Preti Vice-Chair Leroy Michael Cloud Butler Sylvia Strickland-Primm Shewling May Wong City Staff Patricia Phillips Randy Blow Rick Berry Loretta Brown John McConnell Chair Ed Hamm, advised the Mission of the Minority Business Council: To assist the City in its efforts to increase participation of minority-owned businesses, woman-owned businesses and small businesses in the procurement process and to assure that procurement opportunities are made available to all persons regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin or disability. Vice-Chair Helen Preti advised the GOALS: Identify firms who have been awarded City contracts and City agencies involved in protecting the City's image to the public. Encourage City agencies and firms projecting the City's image to fairly reflect Virginia Beach as a City of ethnic and racial diversity when carrying forward the City's business. Help achieve and maintain improved minority business participation levels by prime contractors and subcontractors within Virginia Beach. Februa 24, 1998 / I CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS MINORITY BUSINESS COUNCIL ITFM # 43259 (Continued) Chair Hamm advised the Minority Business Council's work can he categorized in the areas of Process Improvements, Reporting and Outreach. PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS Awareness Minority Response Local Business Survey Bidder Application Revision Complaint Procedure Bonding Construction Prime Contractors Construction Sub-Contractors OUTREACH Improved Public Notice Revised Booklet - "Doing Business with the City of Virginia Beach Networking and Sharing Concerns REPORTS Purchasing Division Reports Construction Contract Reports Future Reporting Potential Increased Staff Support for Reports SUMMARY MINORITY AWARDS 1995/96 1996/97 1997/98-'YTD Construction Total awards to minority construction contractors $ 0 $ 349,977 $ 124,423 $ 268,612 Total awards to minority subcontractors $ 6,649,850 $ 2,000 $ $ Total construction contracts awarded $50,416,549 $122,390,212 $ 42392,916 $ 18,415,714 % of total construction contracts awarded to minority subcontractors/contracts 13% 0.29% 0.29% 1.46% Goods and Services Total minority vendor awards $ 560,630 $ 2,531,402 $ 9,311,589 $ 2,205,278 Total goods/services awards (non-construction) $34,788,563 $ 38,101,894 $ 75,133,097 $ 21,305,965 % of total goods/services awards to minorities 1.6% 6.64% 12.39% 0.35% Department of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation Rehab Construction Total awards to minority construction contractors Figures Figures $ 266,979 $ 117,154 Ttotal construction contracts awarded Unavailable Unavailable $ 426,982 $ 286,286 % of total construction contracts awarded to minority subcontractors /contracts 63% 41% As noted on the summary table, minority construction awards remained consistent in 1996-97 at 0.29% and increased to 12.39% for goods and services. This is a marked increase from 1994-95 when minority awards for goods and services amounted to 1.6% of total awards. However, the year to date this year, has generated increased Minority Business concern, due to the decline in total dollar awards to minoriiy vendors. At this time, variation could be due to contract expiration dates or seasonal variation. Februan, 24, 1998 12 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS MINORITY BUSINESS COUNCIL ITEM # 43259 (Continued) Vice Chair Preti referenced the FUTURE PLANS: The Female, Small and Minority Business EXPO The Female, Small and Minority Business EXPO is scheduled for April 22, 1998. The Purchasing Division will be signing up new vendors to expand the City's bidders list while City personnel conduct educational workshops regarding the City procurement process. Training and education components will focus on construction, architectural and engineering services, routine goods and services and housing Department contracts. Additionally, vendors will be invited to meet with the using agencies to discuss their specific, procurement needs and the MBC will recognize female, small and minority firms that have provided outstanding service to the City. Goals for 1998 Examine the feasibility of increasing minority participation in lease agreements entered into by the City Analyze why minority bidders do not respond to City bids Focus on improving the minority and small business awards for construction and A & E services. This would include meeting with Ms. Cindy Walters of Hampton Roads Minority Business Council regarding her small and minority vendor database. Meet with Hampton Roads Utility and Heavy Contractors Association (HRUHCA) to seek their help in improving prime contractors use of minority subcontractors. Continue work to achieve a collaboration between the Human Rights Commission and the Neptune Festival Expand and improve the reporting process. Continue staff and community outreach and education. Mayor Oberndorf referenced her invitation last weekend to Minority Business Weekend at Waterside The majority resided in Virginia Beach. Council Lady Strayhorn advised a request is forthcoming from the Minoriiy Business Council to increase their membership by one. Februa 24, / 998 13 AGENDA REVIEW SESSION 5:25 P.M. ITEM # 43260 Vice Mayor Sessoms referenced INDEFINITE DEFERRAL I.1. Ordinance to AMEND the City Code a. Section 2-43 by ADDING a new provision re decorum, order and expressive activities at meetings of City Council ITEM # 43261 BY CONSENSUS, the following items shall compose the CONSENT AGENDA: ORDINANCES I.1 Ordinances to AMEND the City Code b. Sections 35-136, 35-137, 35-138, 35-139, 35-140, 35- 141, 35-143, 35-144, 35-145, 35-146; and, ADD Sections 35-138.1 and 35-143.1 to promote regional uniformity re administration of the meal tax. I.2 Ordinance to authorize creation of a Schools Health Insurance Premium Special Revenue Fund; APPROPRIATE $282,761 Trigon Blue Cross/Blue Shield demutualization funds re Offsetting health insurance premium expenses incurred by on behalf of present and future employees of the School Division, and, revenues from settlements and interest on bank deposits be increased accordingly. I.3 Ordinance to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE a $18,237 Grant from the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services to the FY 1997-1998 Operating Budget of the Fire Department re purchase of automatic external defibrillators; and, estimated revenue from the Commonwealth of Virginia be increased accordingly. I.4 Ordinance in ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE a $10,000 Donation from the Lou Duva Foundation to the FY 1997-1998 Operating Budget of the Department of Parks and Recreation re purchase of microcomputers and other equipment for the Seatack Community Recreation Center. I.5 Ordinance appointing viewers in the petition of WELDON T. and GERTRUDE A. BYRNS for the closure of a portion of excess unimproved, unused, unnamed right-of-way on the North side of Site 3A, Resubdivision of site 2 & 3, property of Norman P. Scott (KEMP,5VII,LE BOROI,@(-,H) I.6 License Refunds - $36,171.41. Februa 24, 11998 14 AGENDA REVIEW SESSION ITEM # 43262 Karen Laslie, Planning Co-Ordinator will provide information to Council Lady McClanan relative whether this is an expansion of the business. J3. Application of KENNETH R. SIMS, c/o Custom Store Co., Inc., for a Conditional Use Permit for a contractor's storage yard at the Southeast corner of Central Drive and Quality Court on Parcel 43, London Bridge Industrial Park II, containing 9.91 acres (PRIN('E,@S ANATF BOROU(,'I-1) ITEM # 43263 Council Members Baum and Jones referenced a conversation with a property owner of a tower, which was not available for future use. Karen Laslie advised, as a general policy, the staff likes to group towers and place more than one user on the tower. This present application is in keeping with this policy. Karen advised the tower on which they wished to place another user was a radio tower, which was always a temporary type use. However, the property owner has new information and the staff will meet with the owner and advise Council Members Baum and Jones. J6. Application of NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC., for a Conditional Use Permit for a co-locate wireless communication antenna at the Southeastern intersection of South Rosemont Road and Dam Neck Road. Containing 2.154 acres (PRINCF,5S ANNE 130ROI,TCll i ITEM # 43264 Council Lady Strayhorn inquired why the name still refers to Norfolk/Richmond and not Virginia Beach. J.7. Application of ENTERPRISE RENTAL CAR/LEASING COMPANY OF NORFOLK/RICHMOND for a Conditional Use Permit for automobile rentals on the South side of Virginia Beach Boulevard, West of Cleveland Avenue (5329 Virginia Beach Boulevard) containing 27,673.60 square feet. KEMP,@VILI I BOROtl(;H@ ITEM # 43265 BY CONSENSUS, the following items shall compose the PLANNING BY CONSENT AGENDA. J.1. Application of GEORGE NEWSOME LUXURY HOMES L.L.C,. for a variance to Section 4.4(b) of the Subdivision Ordinance which requires that lots created by subdivision must meet all requirements at the City Zoning Ordinance and a variance to Section 4.4(d) which requires that each lot created shall have direct access to a public street at the Southeastern extremity of Collins Lane (L YNNHA VEV BORO(,I(;Ij J.2. Application of MARK KING, for a variance to Section 4.4(b) of the Subdivision Ordinance which requires that all lots created by subdivision meet all requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance, at 625 Heron Point Circle (KEMP,@VII,LE BOROUCli) Februarl) 24, 1998 15 AGENDA REVIEW SESSION ITEM # 43265 (Continued) J.3. Application of KENNETH R. SIMS, c/o Custom Store Co., Inc., for a Conditional Use Permit for a contractor's storage yard at the Southeast corner of Central Drive and Quality Court on Parcel 43, London Bridge Industrial Park II, containing 9.911 acres (PRINCESS ANNE BOROUGH) J.4. Application of TALC ASSOCIATES, INC, for a Conditional Use Permit for a self-storage facility on the North side of Newtown Road, East of Lynbrook Landing (875 Newtown Road), containing 21,649.32 square feet (BA YSIDE BOROU(;H) J.5. Application of SPRINT, P.C.S., for a Conditional Use Permit for a wireless communication cell tower on the West side of Princess Anne Road, South of Providence Road (4422 Princess Anne Road), containing 4.487 acres (KFMPSVIILE BOROUCill) J.6. Application of NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC., for a Conditional Use Permit for a co-locate wireless communication antenna at the Southeastern intersection of South Rosemont Road and Dam Neck Road, containing 2.154 acres (PRINCESS ANNF BOROUGH) J.7. Application of ENTERPRISE RENTAL CAR/LEASING COMPANY OF NORFOLK/RICHMOND for a Conditional Use Permit for automobile rentals on the South side of Virginia Beach Boulevard, West of Cleveland Avenue (5329 Virginia Beach Boulevard) containing 27,673.66 square feet BOROUGH J.8. Application of TO-GO-INC., for a Conditional Use Permit for motor vehicle rentals (U-Haul) at the Northeast intersection of Virginia Beach Boulevard and Newtown Road (5650 Virginia Beach Boulevard) containing 1.015 acres (BA YSIDE BOROL,@Gf4@ J.9. Ordinances of the City of Virginia Beach re Code of Virginia Section 15.2: a. AMEND the preamble of the Subdivision Ordinance. b. AMEND the preamble and Sections 102(6), 105(d)(e)(1), 106(a)(b), and 107(c) of the City Zoning Ordinance. c. AMEND the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Ordinance re Sections 110, 110(b) and 114(c). Februa 24, 1998 16 GENERAL ASSEMBLY ACTIONS ITEM # 43266 The City Manager distributed the Status Report for the Virginia Beach 1998 Legislative Issues, which is hereby made a part of the record. f,'ebrua 24, 1998 1 7 ITEM # 43267 Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf called to order the INFORMAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL in the City Council Conference Room, City Hall Building on Tuesday, February 24, 1998, at 5:30 P.M. Council Members Present. John A. Baum, William W Harrison, Jr, Harold lleivchoher, Barbara M Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S Mc('Ianan, Alayor Meyera E. Oberndorf Nancy A'. Parker, Vicc, Ualvor William D. Sessoms, Jr nd Louisa M. Strtiyhorn Council Members Ahsent.- Linwood 0. Branch, III Fehrua 24, 1998 18 ITEM # 43268 Mayor Oberndorf entertained a motion to permit City Council to conduct its EXECUTIVE SESSION, pursuant to Section 2.1-344, Code of Virginia, as amended, for the following purpose. PERSONNEL MATTERS. Discussion or 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 2.1-344 (A) (1). To Wit: Appointments, Boards and Commissions Francis Land House Board of Governors Personnel Board Youth Services Coordinating Council Virginia Beach Crime Task Force PUBLICLY-HELD PROPERTY. Discussion or consideration of the condition, acquisition, or use of real property for public purpose, or of the disposition of publicly-held property, or of plans for the future of an institution which could affect the value of property, owned or desirable for ownership by such institution pursuant to Section 2.1-344(A)(3). To-Wit: Virginia Beach Borough LEGAL MATTERS: Consultation with legal counsel or briefings by staff members, consultants, or attorneys pertaining to actual or probable litigation, or other specific legal matters requesting the provision of legal advice by counsel pursuant to Section 2.1- 344(A)(7). To-Wit. Lake Gaston Water Supply Project Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Council Lady Strayhorn, City Council voted to proceed into EXECUTIVE SESSION. Voting. 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye, John A. Baum, William W. Harrison, Jr., Harold fleischober, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf Nancy K Parker, Vi(@e.A4avo?- William D. Sessoms, Jr. and Louisa A4. 5travhorn Council Memberv Voting Nai None Council Memberv Absent. Linwood 0. Branch, I[/ Februa 24. 1998 19 - FORMAL SESSION VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL February 24, 1998 6:15 P.M. Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf., called to order the FORMAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL in the Council Chamber, City Hall Building, on Tuesday, February 24, 1998, at 6:15 P.M. Council Members Present. John A. Baum, William W. Harrison, Jr.. Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McCianan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf Nancy K Parker, It((, 44avot William D Sessoms, Jr and Louisa M Str(ivhorn Council Members Absent. Linwood 0. Branch. III INVOCA TION. Reverend Randy Orwig 7'he New tidewater (Inite(i Church at Chri,@r PLEDGE OF ALLEGL4NCE TO THE FLA G OF THE UNITED STA TES OF AMERICA Vice Mayor Sessoms, being a Corporate Officer of Central Fidelity Bank, disclosed there were no matters on the agenda in which he has a '@ersonal interest", as defined in the Act, either individually or in his capacity as an officer of Central Fidelity Bank. 77ze Vice Mayor regularly makes this Disclosure as he mql, or may not know of the Banks interest in any application that may come bqfore City Council. Vice Mavor Sessoms'letter ofjanuary 1 1998, is herebv made a part olf the let o@ ri@ Fehrua 2 , 1998 20 - Item VII-E CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEM # 43269 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Council Lady Strayhorn, City Council CERTIFIED THE EXECUTIVE SESSION TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MOTION TO RECESS. Only public business matters lawfully exempted from Open Meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in Executive Session to which this certification resolution applies; AND, Only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the Executive Session were heard, discussed or considered by Virginia Beach City Council. Voting. 10-0 (.'ouncil Members Voting Aye John A. Baum, William W Harrison, Jr., I-Iarold Heivchober, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. donev, Reba @. Mc('lanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf Nancy K. Parker, Vice.AJavor William D. Sessoms, Jr. and Louisa M. Stra horn Council Members Voting Nal; None ('ouncil Members Absent.- Linwood 0. Branch, III Februatj@ 24, 1998 Resolution CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL WHEREAS: The Virginia Beach City Council convened into EXECUTIVE SESSION, pursuant to the affirmative vote recorded in ITEM # 43268, Page 18, and in accordance with the provisions of The Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and, WHEREAS: Section 2.1-344. of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by the governing body that such Executive 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 Executive Session to which this certification resolution applies; and, (b) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening this Executive Session were heard, discussed or considered by Virginia Beach City Council. Ruth H@dges mith l@E City Clerk February 27, 1998 21 Item VII-F.1. MINUTES ITEM # 43270 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Council Lady Strayhorn, City Council APPROVED the Minutes of the INFORMAL AND FORMAL SESSIONS of February 10, 1998 and SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION of February 17, 1998. Voting. 9-0 Council Members Voting Aye. John A. Baum, William W. Harrison, Jr, Ilarold Heischober, Barbara M Henley, Louis R. Jonev, Reba S McClanan, Nancy K. Parker, Vice Mayor William D. Seysoms /o- in(i Louisa M. Strayhorn Council Members Voting Na@, None Council Members Abstaini g Mayor Mevera E. Oberndo@ ('ouncil Memberv Absent. Linwood 0 Branch, III Mayor OberndorfABSTAINED as she was not in attendance during the ('it (ouncil Seysions qf Februan 10, 1998andFebrua I/- 199 Februar), 24, 1998 I I Item VII-G. ADOPT AGENDA FOR FORMAL SESSION ITEM # 43271 BY CONSENSUS, City Council ADOPTED: AGENDA FOR THE FORMAL SESSION Februari) 24, 1998 23 Item VII-I ORDINANCES ITEM # 43272 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Jones, City Council APPROVED IN ONE MOTION Ordinances 1a, 1b, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the CONSENT AGENDA. Item 1a was DEFERRED INDEFINITELY, By Consent. Voting. 10-0 Council Members Voting Aj,e John A. Baum, William W. Harrison, Jr, Harold Heischober, Barbara M Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. M(,-Clanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker, Viet, Mal'of William D. Sessoms, Jr and Louisa M .5trivhorn Council Members Voting Nai; None Council Members Absent. Linwood 0. Branch, //I Februarv 24, 1998 24 Item VII-I.1.a. ORDINANCES ITEM # 43273 Upon motion by Vice Mavor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Jones, City Council DEFERRED INDEFINITELY: Ordinance to AMEND the City Code: a. Section 2-43 by ADDING a new provision re decorum, order and expressive activities at meetings of City Council. Voting: 10-0 (By ConNent) Council Members Voting Aye John A. Baum, William W. Harrison, Jr., Ilar(ild Ilei,@chober, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jonev, Reba S Mc('Ianan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy A-. Parker, Vice Alai,ot William D. Sessoms, Jr and Louisa M 5trcivhorti Council Memberv Voting No i, None Council Members Abvent. Linwood 0. Branch, III Februar-1, 24, 1998 25 Item VII-I.1.b. ORDINANCES ITEM # 43274 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Jones, City Council ADOPTED: Ordinance to AMEND the City Code b. Sections 35-136, 35-137, 35-138, 35-139, 35-140, 35-141, 35- 143, 35-144, 35-145, 35-146; and, ADD Sections 35-138.1 and 35-143.1 to promote regional uniformity re administration of the meal tax. Voting. 10-0 (By Consent) (,'ouncilMember.v Voting Aj@e John A. Baum, William W. Harrison, Jr., Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf Nancy K Parker. tice A4avor William D. Sessoms, Jr and Louisa M @trqyhorn C,'ouncilMember,v Voting N(i@. None Council Members Absent. Linwood 0 Branch, /11 Februa 24, 1998 1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY CODE 2 PERTAINING TO THE MEAL TAX, BY 3 INCORPORATING DEFINITIONS AND 4 PROVISIONS THAT WILL PROMOTE 5 REGIONAL UNIFORMITY IN THE 6 ADMINISTRATION OF MEAL TAXES 7 SECTIONS AMENDED: §§ 35-136,35- 8 137, 35-138, 35-139, 35-140, 35-141, 9 35-143, 35-144, 35-145, and 35-146 10 SECTIONS ADDED: §§ 35-138.1 and 35- 11 143.1 12 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA 13 BEACH, VIRGINIA: 14 That Sections 35-136, 35-137, 35-138, 35-139, 35-140, 35-141, is 35-143, 35-144, 35-146, and 35-147 of the City Code are hereby 16 amended and reordained and Sections 35-138.1 and 35-143.1 are added 17 to read as follows: 18 Sec. 35-136. Definitions. 19 Except where the context clearly indicates a different 20 meaning, the following words and phrases, when used in this 21 article, shall, for the purpose of this article, have the meanings 22 ascribed to them in this section: 23 Cater, "Cater" means the furnishing of food, beverages, or 24 both on the premises of another, for compensation. 25 City treasurer. "City treasurer" means the treasurer of the 26 city and any of his duly authorized deputies and agents. 27 Commissioner of revenue. "Commissioner of revenue" means the 28 commissioner of revenue of the city and any of his duly authorized 29 deputies and agents. 30 Feed. "r-eed" means any anel all refreshments amel nettrishmerktz, 31 I:iqti!6& eL- etheno-ise. 32 Food and beverages, "Food and beverages" means all food, 33 beverages or both, including alcoholic beverages, purchased in or 34 from a food establishment, whether prepared in such food 35 establishment or not, and whether consumed on the premises or not, 36 and without regard to the manner, time, or place of service. 37 Food establishment, "Food establishment" means any place in 38 or from which food or beverages, or both, are sold in the city, 39 including but not limited to, any restaurant, dining room, grill, 40 coffee shop, cafeteria, cafe, snack bar, lunch counter, movie 41 theater, delicatessen, confectionery, bakery, eating house, eatery, 42 drugstore, ice cream or yogurt shop, lunch wagon or truck, pushcart 43 or other mobile facility from which food is sold, public or private 44 club, resort, bar, lounge, or other similar establishment, pub 45 or private. 46 Person. "Person" means: 47 (a) Where the restaurant food establishment is a corporation, 48 the president or managing agent of such corporation. 49 (b) Where the restaurant food establishment is an 50 unincorporated partnership or association, the general 51 partner, partners, or managing agent of such 52 unincorporated partnership or association. 53 (c) Where the restaurant food establishment is a sole 54 proprietorship, the owner or managing agent of such sole 55 proprietorship. 56 Restaurame. "Restad!L ant-! means any eenfeetienery, 57 delicatessen, eating heuse, dregetere, elub, resert er other plaee 58 in the eity at when fee& is se@ed te the 59 Sec. 35-137. Levied; amount. 60 There is hereby imposed and levied on each person a tax 61 equivalent to four and one-half (4.5) percent on the total amount 62 paid for food and beverages, in or from any food 63 establishment, whether prepared in such food 2 64 establishment or not and whether consumed on the premises or not. 65 The tax shall be computed at a straight four and one-half (4.5) 66 percent, any fraction of one-half or more being treated as one cent 67 ($0.01). 68 Sec. 35-138. Exemptions; limits on application. 69 (a) Meals -ftirnished employees in the eeti!Lae eLs, eL- !6ig 70 eenneefei:en 4#!6t;h, #=he!6L- empleyment i:n establishmerk4Bs serving f-@ 71 shall net be eensielered as sales ef feeel tinder th!6s art4:ele 72 shall net be taxed tineler this artiele. 73 (b) iie teat sha3:3: ige payaigle ttrkeler this &L-tiele i:n any e!F the 74 foliewing instanees; 75 (I) Gn eharges for feed paiel by any effieial er employee 76 the feelers! government of th!6s state er eity, @en en 77 offieial business. 78 (2) en eharges Eme!e feed pa!6d te any heop!6,eal, meelieal el!6nie, 79 eenveleseent heme or home fer aged peeple. 80 (a) The tax imposed under this article shall not be levied on 81 candy, gum, nuts, and other items of essentially the same nature 82 served for on or off-premises consumption. 83 (b) The tax imposed under this article shall not be levied on 84 the following items when served exclusively for off-premises 85 consumption: 86 (1) Prepackaged donuts, crackers, chips, cookies, and items 87 of essentially the same nature. 88 (2) Food sold in bulk. For the Purposes of this article, a 89 bulk sale shall mean the sale of any item that would 90 exceed the normal, customary, and usual portion sold for 91 on-premises consumption (e.g., a whole cake, a gallon of 92 ice cream, or seven or more pastry items); a bulk sale 3 93 shall not include any food or beverage that is catered or 94 delivered or prepared for carry out by a food 95 establishment for off-premises consumption, 96 (3) Beverages sold in factory-sealed containers 97 (c) A grocery store, supermarket, or convenience store shall 98 not be subject to the tax except for any portion or section therein 99 designated as a delicatessen or designated for the sale of prepared 100 food and beveraaes. 101 (d) The tax imposed under this article shall not be levied on 102 the following purchases of food and beverages: 1 03 (1) Food and beverages furnished by restaurants (or other 104 food establishments) to employees as part of their 105 compensation when no charge is made to the employee, 106 (2) Food and beverages sold by a day care center, public or 107 private elementary or secondary school, or any college or 108 university to its students or employees. 109 (3) Food and beverages purchased for use or consumption by, 110 and which are paid for directly by the Conmnwealth, any ill political subdivision of the Commonwealth, or the United 112 States. 113 (4) Food and beveraaes furnished by a hospital, medical 114 clinic, convalescent home, nursing home, home for the 115 aged, infirm or handicapped. or other extended care 116 facility to patients or residents thereof. 117 (5) Food and beverages furnished by a non-profit charitable 118 oraanization to elderly, infirm, handicapped, or needy 119 persons in their homes or at central locations. 12 0 (6) Food and beverages sold on an occasional basis, not 121 exceeding three (3) times per calendar year, by a non- 4 122 profit educational, charitable, or benevolent 123 organization, church, or religious body as a fund-raising 124 activity, the gross proceeds of which are to be used by 125 such organization exclusively for nonprofit educational, 126 charitable, benevolent, or religious purposes. 127 (7) Food and beverages sold through vending machines. 128 Sec. 35-138.1. Gratuites and service charges. 129 Where a purchaser provides a gratuity for an employee of a 130 seller, and the amount of the gratuity is wholly in the discretion 131 of the Purchaser the gratuity is not subject to the tax imposed by 132 this article, whether paid in cash to the employee or added to 133 bill and charmed to the purchaser's account; provided, in 134 latter case, that the full amount of the gratuity is turned over to 135 the employee by the seller. 136 An amount or percent, whether designated as a gratuity, tip, 137 or service charge, that is added to the price of the food and 138 beverages by the seller, and required to be paid by the purchaser, 139 is a part of the selling price of the food and beverages and is 140 subject to the tax imposed by this article. 141 Sec. 35-139. Collection. 142 Every person receiving any payment for food and beverages with 143 respect to which a tax is levied under this article shall collect 144 the amount of tax imposed under this article from the purchaser on 145 whom the same is levied, or from the purchaser paying for such food 146 and beverages, at the time payment for such food and beverages be 147 made. The taxes so collected shall be deemed to be held in trust by 148 the person required to collect such taxes until remitted as 149 provided in this article. 5 150 Sec. 35-140. Reports and remittances generally. 151 The person collecting any tax as provided in section 35-139, 152 shall make out a report, upon such forms and setting forth such 153 information as the commissioner of revenue may prescribe and 154 require, showing the amount of food and beverages charges collected 155 and tax required to be collected, and shall sign and deliver such 156 report to the city treasurer with a remittance of such tax. Such 157 reports and remittances shall be made on or before the twentieth 158 day of each month, covering the amount of tax collected during the 159 preceding month. 160 Sec. 35-141. Collectors' records. 161 It shall be the duty of every person liable for the collection 162 and payment to the city of any tax imposed by this article to keep 163 and preserve, for a period of five (5) years, such suitable 164 records showing all purchases taxable under this article, the 165 amount charmed the purchaser for each such nurchase, the date of 166 each purchase, the taxes collected thereon, the amount of tax 167 required to be collected by this article, and such other 168 information as may be determined by the commissioner of the revenue 169 to be necessary to assess the amount of tax 170 such person may have been responsible for collecting and paying to 171 the city. The commissioner of revenue shall have the power to 172 inspect and make conies of such records at all reasonable times for 173 the purpose of administering and enforcing the provisions of this 174 article. 175 Sec. 35-143. Penalty for late remittance 176 If any person, whose duty it is so to do, shall fail 177 to remit to the city treasurer the tax required to be 6 178 collected and paid under this article within the time and in the 179 amount specified in this article, there shall be added to such tax 180 by the city treasurer a penalty in the amount of five (5) percent, 181 if the remittance is not more than thirty (30) days 182 late, with an additional five (5) percent for each additional 183 thirty (30) days or fraction thereof during which the 184 remittance continues to be late, not to exceed twenty-five (25) 185 percent in the aggregate, with a minimum penalty of two dollars 186 ($2.00). 187 188 18 9 190 191 Sec. 35-143.1. Penalty for willful failure to pay, collect, or 192 truthfully account for tax. 193 (a) Any corporate or partnership officer, or any other person 194 required to collect, account for, or pay over the tax imposed under 195 this article, who willfully fails to pay, collect, or truthfully 196 account for and pay over the tax imposed under this article, or 197 willfully attempts in any manner to evade or defect any such tax or 198 the payment thereof, shall, in addition to other penalties imposed 199 by law, be liable for a penalty of the amount of tax evaded or not 200 paid, collected, or accounted for and paid over, to be assessed and 201 collected in the same manner as such taxes are assessed and 202 collected. 203 (b) Any corporate or partnership officer, or any other person 204 required to collect, account for, or pay over the tax imposed under 205 this article, who willfully fails to collect or truthfully account 206 for or pay over such tax, or who willfully evades, or attempts to 7 207 evade such tax or the payment thereof, shall, in addition to 208 other penalties imposed by law, be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. 209 (c) The term "corporate or partnership officer" as used in 210 this section means an officer or employee at a coloration, or a 211 member or emnloyee of a partnership who, as such officer, employee, 212 or member, is under a duty to perform on behalf of the corporation 213 or partnership the act in respect of which the violation occurs and 214 who (i) had actual knowledge of the failure or attempt as set forth 215 herein, and (ii) had authority to prevent such failure or attempt. 216 Sec. 35-144. Procedure upon failure to collect, report, etc. 217 (a) If any person, whose duty it is so to do, shall fail or 218 refuse to collect the tax imposed under this article and to make, 219 within the time provided in this article, the reports and 220 remittances mentioned in this article, the commissioner of revenue 221 shall proceed in such manner as he may deem beat to obtain facts 222 and information on which to base his estimate of the tax due. As 223 soon as the commissioner of revenue shall procure such facts and 224 information as he is able to obtain upon which to base the 225 assessment of any tax payable by any person who has failed or 226 refused to collect such tax and to make such report and remittance, 227 he shall proceed to determine and assess against such person the 228 tax and penalties provided for by this article and shall notify 229 such person, by registered certified mail sent to his last known 230 place of address, of the total amount of such tax and penalties and 231 the total amount thereof shall be payable within ten (10) days from 232 the date of such notice. 233 (b) It shall be the duty of the commissioner of revenue to 234 ascertain the name of every person operating a food 235 establishment in the city, liable for the collection of the tax 8 236 levied by this article, who fails, refuses or neglects to collect 237 such tax or to make, within the time provided by this article, the 238 reports or remittances required by this article. The commissioner 239 of revenue may 240 241 apply for the issuance of a 242 warrant or summons for such person as provided by law. 243 Sec. 35-145. Food establishment operator not to 244 advertise that he will pay or absorb tax. 245 No person operating a food establishment shall 246 advertise in any manner, directly or indirectly, that he will 247 absorb or pay all or any part of the tax levied by this article. 248 Sec. 35-146. Violations of article. 249 Any person violating or failing to comply with any provision 250 of this article shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Each 251 violation of, or failure to comply with, this article shall 252 constitute a separate offense. Conviction of such violation shall 253 not relieve any person from the payment, collection or remittance 254 of the taxes provided for in this article. An agreement by any 255 person to pay the taxes provided for in this article by a series of 256 installment payments shall not relieve such person of criminal 257 liability for violation of this article until the full amount of 258 taxes agreed to be paid by such person is received by the 259 treasurer. 260 Secs. 35-147-35-157. Reserved. 9 261 Adopted by the City Council of the city of Virginia Beach on 262 this 24th day of February, 1998. 263 264 CA-6916 265 DATA/ORDIN/PROPOSED/35-136et.ORD 266 R4 267 February 17, 1998 A.PPROVXD AS TO CONTB=ST Commissioner of the Revenue APPROVZD AS TO LEGAL SUIFFICIENCY: DeparUmnt of Law 10 26 Item VII-I.2. ORDINANCES ITEM # 43275 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Jones, City Council ADOPTED. Ordinance to authorize creation of a Schools Health Insurance Premium Special Revenue Fund, APPROPRIATE $282,761 Trigon Blue Cross/Blue Shield demutualization funds re offsetting health insurance premium expenses incurred by or on behalf of present and future employees of the School Division: and, revenues from settlements and interest on bank deposits be increased accordingly. Voting: 10-0 (By Consent) Council Members Voting @ve John A. Baum, William W. Harrison, Jr, Harold Heischober, Barbara M Henley, Louis R. lones, Reba S A4c(,'Ianan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf Nancy K. Parker, Vi((, A4avoi William D Sessoms, Ji and Louiva M Stravhor@l ('ouncil Members Voting Nay None (.'ouncil Members Absent. Linwood 0 Branch, /11 February 24, 1998 1 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE 2 CREATION OF THE "SCHOOLS HEALTH 3 INSURANCE PREMIUM SPECIAL REVENUE 4 FUND" AND APPROPRIATING $282,761 TO 5 THE FUND 6 WHEREAS, due to the School Division's status as a group 7 policyholder of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia (hereinafter 8 "Trigon"), the City of Virginia Beach received cash in the amount 9 of $274,201 as a result of the conversion of Trigon from a mutual 10 insurance company to a stock corporation (hereinafter "Trigon 11 demutualization"); 12 WHEREAS, §15.2-1512.1 of the Code of Virginia provides 13 that the local governing body of each locality which receives cash 14 as a result of the Trigon demutualization by reason of its school 15 division's status as a Trigon group policyholder shall, by 16 ordinance or resolution, authorize the creation of two separate 17 funds, one to be known as the "Schools Health Insurance Premium 18 Fund," and the other to be known as the "School Construction, 19 Renovation, Maintenance, Capital Outlay, and Debt Service Fund"; 20 WHEREAS, §15.2-1512.1 further provides that the cash 21 shall be divided equally between the two separate funds, but that 22 the local governing body may, with the consent of the school board, 23 place all of the cash in the Schools Health Insurance Premium Fund; 24 WHEREAS, by resolution adopted January 20, 1998, the 25 School Board requested City Council "to appropriate the $274,201 26 plus interest from July 1, 1997, received from the Trigon 27 demutualization by the school division," and also requested "that 28 these funds be placed in a special revenue fund to be used for 29 health insurance premiums..."; and 30 WHEREAS, through February 28, 1998, the funds in question 31 will have accrued interest income in the amount of $8,560. 32 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY 33 OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: 34 1. That City Council hereby authorizes the creation of 35 a fund to be entitled the "Schools Health Insurance Premium Special 36 Revenue Fund" ("the Fund,,); 37 2. That funds in the amount of $282,761 are hereby 38 appropriated to the Fund to be used solely to offset health 39 insurance premium expenses incurred by or on behalf of present and 40 future employees of the School Division; and 41 3. That revenues from Settlements and Interest on Bank 42 Deposits are hereby increased in the amount of $274,201 and $8,560, 43 respectively. 44 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, 45 Virginia, on the 24 day of February 1998. 46 CA-6910 47 ORDIN\NONCODE\BCBSFUND.ORD 48 R-1 49 PREPARED: February 17, 1998 50 APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: 51 52 Management S@ices 53 APPROVED AS TO LEGAL 54 SUFFICIENCY: 55 56 Department of Law 2 Virginia Beach City Public Schools MEMORANDUM TO: Dr. Timothy R. Jenney, Superintendent FROM: Dianne M. Page, Secretary/Clerk of the Board Office of the Superintendent SUBJECT: Employee Health Care Subsidy Benefit DATE: January 22, 1998 Attached is a certified, signed copy of a resolution that requests City Council appropriate $274,201.20 plus interest from July 1, 1997, received from Trigon to be placed in a special revenue fund and used for health premiums. The resolution was passed by the School Board at the January 20, 1998 School Board meeting. Please advise if I can be of assistance in forwarding the resolution to City Council with an Agenda Item request form for their consideration. Thank you. Attachment pc: Ms. Victoria L. Lewis, ChiefFinancial Officer School Administration Building v 2512 GwM Mason Drive v P.O. Box 6039 V Virginia BeaCh, VA V ZM64*n Virginia Beach City Public Schools A REQUEST TO THE VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL TO APPROPRIATE CERTAIN FUNDS RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Virginia Beach City Public Schools has received $274,201.20 from the demutualization of Trigon Blue Cross/Blue Shield effective July 1, 1997; and WHEREAS, funds from the demutualization are restricted to be used by the school division for health insurance premiums and/or construction, renovation, maintenance, capital outlay and debt service subject to appropriation by City Council; and WHEREAS, The School Board may choose to utilize no more than 50 percent of these funds in construction, renovation, maintenance, capital outlay and debt service; and WHEREAS, the School Board may choose to utilize all proceeds for health insurance premiums; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED: That the Virginia Beach School Board requests the Virginia Beach City Council to appropriate the $274,201.20 plus interest from July 1, 1997, received from the Trigon demutualization by the school division and that these funds be placed in a special revenue fund to be used for health insurance premiums; and be it further RESOLVED: That a copy of this resolution be spread across the official minutes of this Board. Presented January 20, 1998 SEAL Robert F. Hagans, Chairman Attest: 2,7 Item VII-I.3. ORDINANCES ITEM # 43276 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Jones, City Council ADOPTED: Ordinance to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE a $18,237 Grant from the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services to the FY 1997-1998 Operating Budget of the Fire Department re purchase of automatic external defibrfilators; and, estimated revenue from the Commonwealth of Virginia be increased accordingly. Voting.- 10-0 (By Consent) Council Members Voting Aye John A. Baum, William W. Harrison, Jr,, Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker, J"ice Mavoi William D Sessoms, Jr. and Louisa M @trayhorn ('ouncil Members Voting Nc(l, None Council Memberv Absent. Linwood 0, Branch, [II Februa 24, 1998 1 AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT AND 2 APPROPRIATE A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF 3 $18,237.00 FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF 4 VIRGINIA, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, 5 OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES 6 TO THE FY 1997-98 OPERATING BUDGET 7 OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE 8 AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS 9 WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of 10 Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services has awarded the 11 Virginia Beach Fire Department a matching grant in the amount of 12 $18,237.00 to purchase Automatic External Defibrillators ("AEDs"); 13 WHEREAS, the Fire Department has sufficient funds in the 14 operating budget to provide the required match, thereby eliminating is the need for additional appropriations; 16 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY 17 OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: 18 (1) That a grant in the amount of $18,237.00 is hereby 19 accepted from the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Health, 20 Office of Emergency Medical Services and appropriated to the FY 21 1997-98 Operating Budget of the Virginia Beach Fire Department to 22 purchase AEDs; and 23 (2) That estimated revenue from the Commonwealth of 24 Virginia in the FY 1997-98 Operating Budget is hereby increased in 25 the amount of $18,237.00. 26 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, 27 Virginia, on the 24 day of February, 1998. 28 CA-6928 29 ORDIN\NONCODE\FIREGRNT.ORD 30 R-3 31 FEBRUARY 17, 1998 32 APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL 33 SUFFICIENCY: 34 Tc 35 Managei Department of Law 'Y COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA RANDOLPH L. GORDON. M.D., M.P.M. Department of Health 1538 East Parham Road STATE HEALTH COMMISSIONER Office of Emergency Medical Services Richmond, Virginia 23228 1-800-523-6019 (Va. Only) GARY R. BROWN January 1 1998 804-371-3600 DIRECTOR Fax: 804-371-3643 James G Kellam Jr Virginia Beach Fire Department Municipal Center - Building 21 Virginia Beach VA 23456-9065 Dear Mr. Kellam: Congratulations! It is my pleasure to announce that your agency is the recipient of an award from the Rescue Squad Assistance Fund (RSAF) Program. Please refer to the attached award page for the actual award. The award is intended for the purchase of new, unused/refurbished equipment. The purchase of anything other than new equipment requires prior written approval by the Office of EMS. Enclosed you will also find the Grant Reimbursement Instructions, Agreement Form, and Equipment Status/Final Report Form. The RSAF program is a reimbursement grant designed to reimburse awarded agencies for their approved purchases. To request reimbursement for the funds awarded to your organization, please follow the procedures listed on the Grant Reimbursement Instructions. BEFORE PURCHASING ANY EOUIPMENT, PLEASE COMPLY WITH ANY GRANT CONDITIONS THAT MAY BE LISTED ON PAGE TWO OF THIS LETTER, as non-compliance may result in your agency not being reimbursed for the conditional grant award item(s)! Furthermore, any purchase, agreement to purchase and/or commitment of funds prior to January 1, 1998 will void the grant award. Any correspondence or invoices must include the complete Grant Application Number (also known as the Grant Number) listed on page two for timely processing. In accordance with the Virginia Rescue Squad Assistance Act, these funds can be used for approved expenditures during the January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998 Grant Period. However, it would be in your agency's best interest to purchase your award items by June 1998 for the best price advantage, but in any case NO LATER THAN December 31, 1998. If you have any questions, please contact Carol S. Morrow, RSAF Grant Administrator, Office of EMS, at (804) 371-3500 or 1-800-523-6019. Sin@ y a@ndolph L ordon, M. DaM P H" Commissioner Attachment 'RGINIA )EPARTMENI V'/DHo'@F HEA[TH AWARD PAGE Rescue squad Assistance Fund January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998 Grant Period Agency Name: VIRGINIA BEACH FIRE DEPT. Grant Title: ALS Grant Number: TI-AO5/12-97 QUANTITY FUNDING AMOUNT ITEMS REQUESTED STATUS FUNDED % LEVEL FUNDED ------------------------------ ---------- ---- -------------- SEMI-AUTO. DEFIB FUNDED 50 $18,237.50 CONDITIONS: Agency must upgrade to Class A first response license. -------------- $18,237.50 28 Item VII-I.4. ORDINANCES ITEM # 43277 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Jones, City Council ADOPTED: Ordinance to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE a $10,000 Donation from the Lou Duva Foundation to the FY 1997-1998 Operating Budget of the Department of Parks and Recreation re purchase of microcomputers and other equipment for the Seatack Community Recreation Center. Mayor Oberndorf recognized Fagan Stackhouse, Director of Human Resources, Sylvia Strickland-Primm, Member Human Rights Commission and Max Bartholomew Past Chairman, Virginia Beach Chamber of Commerce and Member - Human Rights Commission. At a Human Rights Commission Celebration, Mr. Lou Duva was the featured guest. Mr. Duva promised he would raise $10,000 for computers and learning materials especially for the children in the Seatack Community Recereation Center. Mayor Oberndorf publicly acknowledged with great appeciation that Mr. Duva had met this challenge and thanked him for this contribution. Mr. Bartholomew, Manager of Virginia Power, advised this was a challenge for the city- wide corporate $50,000 commitment. Voting. 10-0 (By Consent) C,'ouncil Memberv Voting Aye, John A. Baum, William W. Harri,@on, Jr, Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndor .f, Nancy K Parker, Afa@,ot William D. Sessoms, Jr and Louisa 44.,5travhorn (council Memherv Voting Na.@ None Council Memberv Absent. Linwood 0 Branch, [[I Febri4a 24, 1998 1 AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE A 2 DONATION FROM THE LOU DUVA FOUNDATION IN THE 3 AMOUNT OF $10,000 TO THE FY 1997-98 OPERATING 4 BUDGET OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND 5 RECREATION TO PURCHASE MICROCOMPUTERS AND 6 OTHER EQUIPMENT FOR THE SEATACK COMMUNITY 7 RECREATION CENTER 8 9 10 WHEREAS, the Lou Duva Foundation has donated $10,000 to 11 the City of Virginia Beach through the Human Rights Commission, 12 with the intention that this money he used to purchase 13 microcomputers and other equipment that will benefit the youth 14 served by the Seatack Community Recreation Center; and is WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation has a 16 Gift Fund in its annual budget to accommodate such donations; 17 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE 18 CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: 19 (1) That a donation in the amount of $10,000 is hereby 20 accepted from the Lou Duva Foundation and appropriated to the Gift 21 Fund in the FY 1997-98 Operating Budget of the Department of Parks 22 and Recreation to be used to purchase microcomputers and other 23 equipment for the Seatack Community Recreation Center; and 24 (2) That estimated revenue in the FY 1997-98 Operating 25 Budget of the Department of Parks and Recreation is hereby 26 increased in the amount of $10,000. 27 Adopted the 24 day Of February 1998, by the 28 Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia. 29 30 APPROVED AS TO CONTENT APPROVED AS TO LEGAL 31 SUFFICIENCY 32 33 34 Walter C. Krae@ Department of 35 Department of management Services 36 37 CA-6929 38 FEBRUARY 13, 1998 39 NONCODE\P&RGIFT.ORD Cit_y- cDf @ix-ggiraiaa MEYERA E. OBERNDORF MUNCIPAL CENTER UAYOR VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA 23456-WW (804) 427-4581 January 20, 1998 Mr. Lou Duva Dan Duva Foundation 811 Totowa Road Totowa, NJ 07512 Dear Mr. Duva: I, along with the City of Virginia Beach, express our appreciation to you for your support in working with the Duva Foundation to secure a contribution of $10,000 for use by the Seatick Community Recreation Center, and $1,500 for the Police Athletic League (PAL) for youth memberships at the Seatack Community Recreation Center. Recently when you were at the Human Riggts Commission Forum, you expressed an interest to assist the youth in the City of Virginia Beach through educational endeavors such as computer training, leadership and responsibility through athletic programs, and generally an overall focus on challenging us as community leaders and business people to do the same. We are especiallyv proud of their donation to the Citv of Virginia Beach. Understandably, leaders from within our community have the responsibility and obligation to give back and support their own local youth and the various programs, but for someone who is not a local community member to support us in this way, is commendable. We ask for your continued support, and we are providing you with a token of our appreciation. Again, we thank you, the Duva Foundation and the Human Rights Commission for their involvement in this community initiative, and we hope that "seeds of enthusiasm" will take root and spread throughout our community for the betterment of our youth as a result of your kind and important donation. Sincereiv ,\layers 6= ,\Iavor cc: Virginia Beach City Council @'irgin" Beach H,-@-, Rights Commission James K. @m, City Manager Sam L. Hawley, Acting Director, Department of ParLs & Recreation Cit@ C>f MEYERA E. OBERNDORF MUNICIPAL CENTER I&AYOR VIRGINIA 8EACH, VIRGINIA @-MM (W4) 427-4S8l Januarv 20, 1998 Main Events % Shelly Finkle Dan Duva Foundation 811 Totowa Road Totowa, NJ 07512 Dear Mr. Finkle: The City of Virginia Beach expresses its appreciation to you for your contribution of $10,000 for the Seatack Community Recreation Center, and $1,500 for the Police Athletic League (PAL) for youth memberships at the Seatack Center. Mr. Lou Duva was at our December 10, 1997, Human Rights Commission Forum and committed to our City for support for youth activities, and indicated his pledge of a monetary donation to our City. We are especially proud of your donation to the City of Virginia Beach, and please rest assured that these dollars will be spent to directly and positively impact the youth in the Seatack community of our fine City. We most graciously thank the Dan Duva Foundation for these gifts. We hope that you will take the time to come to our City and enjoy our beaches, citizens, and recreational facilities. zlincerelv, Meve@. Oberndorf @\1 avor cc: \irginia Beach City Council \'irg@a Beach Human Rights Commission James K. Spore, City Manager I z,ara L. Hensley, Acting Director, Department of Parks Recreation 29 Item VII-I.5. ORDINANCES ITEM # 43278 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Jones, City Council ADOPTED: Ordinance appointing viewers in the petition of WELDON T. and GERTRUDE A. BYRNS for the closure of a portion of excess unimproved, unused, unnamed right-of-way on the North side of Site 3A, Resubdivision of Site 2 & 3, property of Norman P. Scott (KEMPSVII LE BORO U(;H) The Viewers are. David M. Grochmal General Services Robert J. Scott Planning George N. Tzavaras Public Works Voting.- 10-0 (By Consent) Council Members Voting Aye John A. Baum, William W. Harrison, Jr., Harold Heivchober, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S Mc-Clanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K Parker, Vic@, Mat@oi William D. Sessoms, Jr and Louisa M .51rqvhorri Council Members Voting Nal@ None Council Members Absent. Linwood 0. Branch, III Februa 24, 1998 ORDINANCE APPOINTMENT VIEWERS WHEREAS, WELDON T. BYRNS, JR. and GERTRUDE A. BYRNS have given due and proper notice, in accordance with the statutes for such cases made and provided that they will on the 24th day of February, 1998, apply to the City Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, for the appointment of viewers to view the below described property and report in writing to the Council whether, in the opinion of said Viewers, any, and if any, what inconvenience would result from the discontinuance of the hereinafter described portion of that certain street of variable width, and has filed such application with said Council. NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia: THAT, Robert J. Scott David M. Grochmal and George N. Tzavaras are hereby appointed to view the below described property and report in writing to the Council, whether in their opinion, any, and if any, what inconvenience would result in the discontinuing and vacating of a portion of that certain street of variable width located in the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and more particularly described as follows: EXCESS UNIMPROVED, UNUSED, UNNAMED RIGHT-OF-WAY ON THE NORTH SIDE OF SITE 3A RESUBDIVISION OF SITE 2 & 3, SUBDIVISION OF PROPERTY OF NORMAN P. SCOTT (MB 264, PGS 19 & 20) ALL THAT CERTAIN PEICE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE KEMPSVILLE BOROUGH OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA as shown and designated "50' DEDICATED TO PRINCESS ANNE CO. IF AND WHEN NEEDED FOR STREET (DB 857, PG 270)" on that plat entitled "RESUBDIVISION OF SITE 2 & 3 SUBDIVISION OF PROPERTY OF NORMAN P. SCOTT" dated 4/16/97, prepared by T.E.S., INC. which plat is recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, in Map Book 264, at Pages 19 & 20. All of the above as shown upon that certain plat entitled "RESUBDIVISION OF SITE 2 & 3, SUBDIVISION OF PROPERTY OF NORMAN P. SCOTT, Kempsville Borough, Virginia Beach, Virginia", which plat is attached hereto and made a part hereof and intended to be recorded with the Ordinance closing the afore referenced street. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virignia Beach, Virginia, on this 24 day of February, 1998. PETITION TO: THE MAYOR AND THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA Your Petitioners, WELDON T. BYRNS, JR. and GERTRUDE A. BYRNS, respectfully represent as follows: 1. That pursuant to the provisions of Section 15.2-2006 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, the Petitioners apply for the vacating, closing, and discontinuance of a portion of that certain platted street which is more specifically described as follows: EXCESS UNEMPROVED, UNUSED, UNNAMED RIGHT-OF-WAY ON THE NORTH SIDE OF SITE 3A RESUBDIVISION OF SITE 2 & 3, SUBDIVISION OF PROPERTY OF NORMAN P. SCOTT (MB 264, PGS 19 & 20) ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE KENPSVIILLE BOROUGH OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA as shown and designated "50' DEDICATED TO PRINCESS ANNE CO. IF AND WHEN NEEDED FOR STREET (DB 857, PG 270)" on that plat entitled "RESUBDIVISION OF SITE 2 & 3 SUBDIVISION OF PROPERTY OF NORMAN P. SCOTT" dated 4/16/97, prepared by T.E.S., INC. which plat is recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, in Map Book 264, at Pages 19 & 20. Said parcel of land being a portion of excess, unimproved, unnamed right-of-way on the north side of Site 3A, as indicated on that certain plat entitled "RESUBDIVISION OF SITE 2 & 3 SUBDIVISION OF PROPERTY OF NORMAN P. SCOTT, Kempsville Borough, Virginia Beach, Virginia (MB 264, PGS 19 & 20)", which plat is attached hereto and made a part hereof and intended to be recorded with the Ordinance closing the afore described street. 2. That no inconvenience will result to any persons by reason of said closing, vacation, and discontinuance of said street, and the Petitioners pray that this Honorable City Council appoint viewers as provided by law to view said platted street proposed to be closed and to report in writing to the Council as to whether in the opinion of said Viewers, what inconvenience, if any, would result from the discontinuance and closing of this portion of said street, as herein reported and described. 3. That on the 30th day of January, 1998, Notice of the presenting of this Application was posted at the Courthouse of the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and on the premises to be closed, as evidence by the Affidavit attached hereto, and a copy of said Notice. 4. That the Petitioners as fee simple title holders to Site 3A, are the owners of the underlying fee interest in the land designated "50' DEDICATED TO PRINCESS ANNE Co. IF AND WHEN NEEDED FOR STREET" for which this street closure is sought. PREPARED BY SYKES, CARNES, BOURDON & AHERN, PC ATTORNEYS AT LAW Respectfullv submitted Weldon T. Byrns, Jr. and Gertrude A. Byrns By@ Of (,ounsel R. Edward Bourdon, Jr Sykes, Cames, Bourdon & Ahern, P Pembroke One, The Fifth Floor I Virginia Beach, Virginia 2346I.-2989 (757) 499-8971 S'I'CLOSIJR 13YRNS5 PREPARED By SYKES CARNES BOURDON &AHERN PC ATTORNEY AT LAW NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that at the meeting of the City Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, to be held on the 24h day of February, 1998, at 6:00 p.m , at the City Hall of the City of Virginia Beach, at Princess Anne, the undersigned will petition the Council for the appointment of Viewers to view the below described portion of a certain street and to report to the City Council whether in the opinion of the Viewers, what, if any, inconvenience would result from the vacating, closing and discontinuance of same, the said portion of said street being described as follows: EXCESS UNIMPROVED, UNUSED, UNNAMED RIGHT-OF-WAY ON THE NORTH SIDE OF SITE 3A RESUBDIVISION OF SITE 2 & 3, SUBDIVISION OF PROPERTY OF NORMAN P. SCOTT (MB 264, PGS 19 & 20) ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE KEMPSVILLE BOROUGH OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA as shown and designated " 50' DEDICATED TO PRINCESS ANNE CO. IF AND WHEN NEEDED FOR STREET (DB 857, PG 270)" on that plat entitled "RESUBDFVISION OF SITE 2 & 3 SUBDIVISION OF PROPERTY OF NORMAN P. SCOTT" dated 4/16/97, prepared by T.E.S., INC. which plat is recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, in Map Book 264 at Pages 19 & 20. At that time, anyone affected may appear and be heard. After the report of the Viewers is received at the next regular meeting of the City Council, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be placed on the agenda, the undersigned will Petition the City Council to vacate, close and discontinue the portion of that street in the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, described above. Weldon I Byms, Jr and Gertrude A Byms B@ 7 Of Counsel R. Edward Bourdon, Jr., Esquire Sykes, Cames, Bourdon & Ahem, PC Pembroke One, The Fifth Floor Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462-2989 (757) 499-8971 STCLOSUR BYRNS3 PFTEMAED BY SYKES. CARNES. BouR@ A MERN. PC A@ORNEYS AT LAw Cz 0 < 0 0- > C,4 0 z UJ 0 z to > ,ggi D@ C z z > x > 0 m m z cm 0> < M < < u 0 CD C) Di 0 ry ry LAJ z -F 0 Z 0 Z z < z I'D W"" 11 DEO CATED 1 0 PR'NC D z z z > 0 < 0 Z Z 0 z RFO@ K 0 NO z . ,(I I c SYKES, CAMES, BOURDON & AHERN, P. C. ]ON M. AHERN A r I ORN@.YS AND COUNSEI-Ok', A Y i AV TELEPHONE 499-Bql[ R. EDWARD BOURDON, JR PEMBROKE OFFICE PARK AREA CODE 757 THOMAS S. CARNES FACSIMILE (757) 456-5445 )AMES T. CROMWELL PEMBROKE ONE-THE FIFTH FLOOR OR 671-1454 LINDA NYE HUSS VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA 2:i462 29@, KEITH L. KIMBALL KIRK B. LEVY January 22, 1 oc)S TODD M. LYNN JENNIFER D. ORAM-SMITH HOWARD R. SYKES, JR I, R. Edward Bourdon, Jr., attorney for Weldon T. Byrns, Jr. and Gertrude A. Byrns, do hereby certify that: 1. I am an attorney at law and represent Weldon T. Byrns, Jr. and Gertrude A. Byrns. 2. That based upon my examination of title, it is my opinion that if the portion of the unused, unimproved, unnamed right-of-way sought to be closed is discontinued, closed and vacated by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, then title to said right-of-way will vest in Weldon T. Byrns, Jr. and Gertrude A. Byrns. 3. The portion of street to be closed referred to herein is described as follows: EXCESS UNIMPROVED, UNUSED, UNNAMED RIGHT-OF-WAY ON THE NORTH SIDE OF SITE 3A RESUBDIVISION OF SITE 2 & 3 SUBDIVISION OF PROPERTY OF NORMAN P. SCOTT (MB 264, PGS 19 & 20) ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE KEMPSVILLE BOROUGH OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA as shown and designated "50' DEDICATED TO PRINCESS ANNE CO. IF AND WHEN NEEDED FOR STREET (DB 857, PG 270)" on that plat entitled "RESUBDIVISION OF SITE 2 & 3 SUBDIVISION OF PROPERTY OF NORMAN P. SCOTT' dated 4/16/97, prepared by T.E.S., INC. which plat is recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, in Map Book 264, at Pages 19 & 20. SYKES, ('ARNI"$, b )[JRDON & AHERN, 11 By l@(1w;trd Bourdon, Jr SICI,OSTJR BYRNS2 AFFIDAVIT STATE OF VIRGINIA CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, to-wit: I, R. Edward Bourdon, Jr., attorney for Weldon T. Byrns, Jr. and Gertrude A. Byrns, being first duly sworn, deposes and states: 1. That I am an attorney at law and represent Weldon T. Byrns, Jr. and Gertrude A. Byrns. 2. That on the 30th day of January 1998, I posted notice of the application to close that certain 8,198 square feet of excess unimproved right-of-way adjacent to 100 South Lowther Drive on behalf of Weldon T. Byrns, Jr. and Gertrude A. Byrns for the appointment of Viewers, and said Notice was posted at the following location: (a) COURTHOUSE - Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Bulletin Board; (b) The subject right-of-way to be closed which is adjacent to 100 South Lowther Drive, Virginia Beach, Virginia. 3. That on the 30th day of January, 1998 and the 6th day of February, 1998, the above referenced Notice was published in the Virginia Beach Sun, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, as evidenced by the publisher's affidavit attached hereto. And further the deponent saith not. P Edward Bourdon, Jr. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 11th day of February, 1998 Notary Public My Commission Expires August 31, 1998 s rclOSUR 13YRNS AFFIDAV I PREPARED BY SYKES CARNES BOURDON & AHEFIN PC A@ORNEYS AT t AW The Voirgionia Beach Sun 138 South Rosemont Road, Suite 209 Virginia Beach, VA 23452 affidavit Public Notice NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, dw At that time, a STATE OF VIRGINIA at the meeting of die City Cotmcn nyone CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH of the City of Virginia U" Virginia, to be hold on the 24th Viewmis to wit: day of February, 1998, at 6:00 ext @ 1. Ora at Prk matter may This day Geradena S. Orange be PIUM-on the agenda, the will Petition the City personally appeared before me Of Council to vikcate, close aQ the below discontinue the D and after being duly sworn made Portion of a am oath: and to report to the City Council of Vhsinia hether in the opinion of the! abo". (1) (He) (She) is affidavit clerk of w Jr. rd Viewers, what, if any, a newspaper published by Byerly @convenionce would result from Jr. Publications, in the city of Virginia '""S' closns wd R. Edward B@, Jr., @ diw,ondnumm of same, the said Sykes, Carnes, Bourdon & Beach, State of Virginia; portion of said street being Ahem, P.C. (2) That the advertisement @bed as @ws: EXCESS Pembroke One, The Fifth Floor UNIMPROVED, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462. hereto annexed of UNUSED. UNNAMED RIGHT- 2989 R. Edward Bourdon OF-WAY ON THE NORTH SIDE (757)499-8971 has been published,i In said- OF SITE 3A RESUBDIVISION 5-1 OF SITE 2 & 3, SUBDIVISION newspaper on the following OF PROPERTY OF NORMAN 2t2-6 P. SCOTT (MB 264, PGS 19 & dates: 01-30, 02-06 20) ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN - THE KEMPSVILLE 19 98 BOROUGH OF VIRGINIA - BEACH, VIRGINIA as shown and designated "50' DEDICATED 7'0 .5 or@ Affiant PRINCESS ANNE CO. IF AND WHEN NEEDED FOR STREET Subscribed and sworn to before (DB 857, PG 270)" on that plat me in my city and state aforesaid entitled "RGSUBDIVISION OF this 6th dayof Februarv SITE 2 & 3 SUBDIVISION OF PROPERTY OF NORMAN P. 19 SCOTT" dated4/16/97, prepared by T.E.S.. INC. which plat is My commission expires in the Clerk's Office of the Noyimber 30, 200@ Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, In MM Book 264, at Pages 19 & 20. Notary Public 30 Item VII-I.6. ORDINANCES ITEM # 43279 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Jones, City Council ADOPTED: License Refunds - $36,171.41 voting. 10-0 (By Consent) Council Members Voting Ave John A. Baum, William W. Harrison, Jr., Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Louiv R. Jonev, Reba,@ McClanan, Mayor Meyera E Oberndorf, Nancy K Parkei-, Vi(c, Alave)i William D. Sessoms, I)- and Louiva M. @lrayhorn Council Members Voting N(i None Council Members Absent. Linwood 0 Branch. III Februa 24, 998 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING LICENSE REFUNDS UPON APPLICATION OF CERTAIN PERSONS AND UPON CERTIFICATION OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That the following applications for license refunds, upon certification of the Commissioner of the Revenue are hereby approved NAME LICENSE DATE BASE PENALTY INTEREST TOTAL YEAR PAID Mark R. Tyler Inc 1996-97 Audit 35.17 5.48 40.65 2957 Shore Drive Va Beach VA 23451 Viola Building Inc 1995-97 Audit 698.30 81.20 779.50 P O Box 6186 Chesapeake VA 23323 Violette, Kristie S 1996-97 Audit 20.00 1.19 21.19 3961 Rainbow Drive Va Beach VA 23456 Virginia Beach Safety Council P O Box 9064 1995-97 Audit 134.00 3.06 137.06 Va Beach VA 23450 c Up J. Kellam Commissioner of the Revenue Approved as to form: Searle L. Lilley City Attorney This ordinance shall be effective from date of adoption. The above abatement(s) totaling $978.40 were approved by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach on the 24 day of February, 1998. Ruth Hodges Smith City Clerk AN ORDINANCE AUTHOFDZ[NG UCENSE REFUNDS UPON APPLICATION OF CERTAIN PERSONS AND UPON CERTIFICATION OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That the following applications for license refunds, upon certff ication of the Commissioner of the Revenue are hereby approved: NAME LICENSE DATE BASE PENALTY INTEREST TOTAL YEAR PAID Sevens, John W. 1995-97 Audit 120.00 30.85 150.85 307 Kellam Road Va Beach VA 23462 Siemens Business Comm Sys Inc 4900 Old Ironside Dr 454 1995-97 Audit 5,746.93 183.55 5,930.48 Santa Clara CA 95054 Silas Creek Retail Co LP 1995-97 Audit 1,372.81 115.56 1,488.37 P O Box 5437 Winston Salem NC 27113 Stringer, Kristy 1998 Audit 28.00 28.00 4412 Wellesley Court Vs Beach VA 23456 Can @hfllp J. Kellam Commissioner of the Revenue Approved as to form tAW L. Lilley City Attorney This ordinance shall be effective from date of adoption. The above abatement(s) totaling $7,597.70 were approved by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach on the 24 day of February, 1998. Ruth Hodges Smith City Clerk AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING LICENSE REFUNDS UPON APPLICATION OF CERTAIN PERSONS AND UPON CERTIFICATION OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That the following applications for license refunds, upon certification of the Commissioner of the Revenue are hereby approved: NAME LICENSE DATE BASE PENALTY INTEREST TOTAL YEAR PAID National Bridal Service Inc 3122 W Cary Street 1995-97 Audit 380.01 18.74 398.75 Richmond VA 23221 North Star Construction Corporation PO Box 5455 1995-97 Audit 499.47 30.74 530.21 Va Beach VA 23455 Pine, Paul D 1998 Audit 30.00 30.00 4225 Spruce Knob Road Va Beach VA 23456 Romano, Richard (Rick) P. 1995-97 Audit 45.76 6.34 52.10 723 Virginia Avenue VA Beach VA 23451 c 15hiRp J. Kellain- Commissioner of the Revenue Approved as to form: L. Lilley City Attorney This ordinance shall be effective from date of adoption. The above abatement(s) totaling $1,011.06 were approved by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach on the 24 day of February, 1998 Ruth Hodges Smith City Clerk AN ORDINANCE AUTHORONG LICENSE REFUNDS UPON APPLICATION OF CERTAIN PERSONS AND UPON CERTIFICATION OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That the following applications for license refunds, upon certification of the Commissioner of the Revenue are hereby approved: NAME LICENSE DATE BASE PENALTY INTEREST TOTAL YEAR PAID McGowan, Arthur G. 1996-97 Audit 12.75 1.32 14.07 156 Newtown Road A-1 Va Beach VA 23462 Morris, Sara H. 1995-97 Audit 10.00 0.61 10.61 1376 Depaul Way Va Beach VA 23464 Mortgage Loan Services Inc 1995-97 Audit 363.30 22.36 385.66 P O Box 822 Va Beach VA 23451 Muffler Center, Inc The 1995-97 Audit 78.94 4.86 83.80 3560 Holland Road Va Beach VA 23452 Commissioner of the Revenue Approved as to form: City Attorney This ordinance shall be effective from date of adoption. The above abatement(s) totaling $494.14 were approved by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach on the 24 day of February, 1998 Ruth Hodges Smith City Clerk AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING LICENSE REFUNDS UPON APPLICATION OF CERTAIN PERSONS AND UPON CERTIFICATION OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That the following applications for license refunds, upon certification of the Commissioner of the Revenue are hereby approved: NAME LICENSE DATE BASE PENALTY INTEREST TOTAL YEAR PAID Kelley, Amy N. 1995-97 Audit 10.00 0.59 10.59 2545 Entrada Drive Va Beach VA 23456 Lindsay, Stephanie L. 1995-97 Audit 40.00 2.45 42.45 2453 N Sandpiper Road Va Beach VA 23456 Marina Shores Ltd V 1994-95 Audit 250.86 250.86 2100 Marina Shores Drive Va Beach VA 23451 Marshall, Thomas/Brooks, Webb 3111 Benefit Road 1995-97 Audit 38.92 5.63 44.55 Chesapeake VA 23322 Cert@ asPP Commissioner of the Revenue Approved as to form: L@ L. Lilley City Attorney This ordinance shall be effective from date of adoption. The above abatement(s) totaling $348.45 were approved by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach on the 24 day of February, 1998 Ruth Hodges Smith City Clerk AN ORDINANCE AUTHORONG LICENSE REFUNDS UPON APPLICATION OF CERTAIN PERSONS AND UPON CERTIFICATION OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That the following applications for license refunds, upon certification of the Commissioner of the Revenue are hereby approved NAME LICENSE DATE BASE PENALTY INTEREST TOTAL YEAR PAID Forestiere, Elaine M. 1998 01-20-98 40.00 40.00 3308 Upper Palace Green Va Beach VA 23452 Gunners Place Inc 1995-97 Audit 69.16 11.24 80.40 904 Aragona Blvd Va Beach VA 23455 Harrell Signs Inc 1996-97 Audit 336.58 19.18 355.76 516 S Military Hgwy #B Va Beach VA 23464 John Hudsons Lynn Auto Sales 491 London Bridge Road 104 1996-97 Audit 11.88 0.71 12.59 Vs Beach VA 23454 CEMW as to P Commissioner of the Revenue Approved as to form: City Attorney This ordinance shall be effective from date of adoption. The above abatement(s) totaling $488.75 were approved by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach on the 24 day of February, 1998. Ruth Hodges Smith City Clerk AN ORDINANCE AUTHORONG LICENSE REFUNDS UPON APPLICATION OF CERTAIN PERSONS AND UPON CERTIFICATION OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That the following applications for license refunds, upon certification of the Commissioner of the Revenue are hereby approved: NAME LICENSE DATE BASE PENALTY INTEREST TOTAL YEAR PAID Emerald Isle Corporation 1995-97 Audit 24.12 0.00 24.12 4725 Boxford Road Va Beach VA 23456 Executive Health Care PC 1995-97 Audit 71.72 11.29 83.01 4867 Baxter Road 105 Va Beach VA 23462 F W Woolworth Co Inc 1997 Audit 2,916.83 179.50 3,096.33 P O Box 2663 Harrisburg PA 17105-2663 FF Acquisition LLC 1998 01-30-98 802.78 802.78 P 0 Box 26965 Richmond VA 23261 hilip J. Kellam Commissioner of the Revenue Approved as to form: City Attorney This ordinance shall be effective from date of adoption. The above abatement(s) totaling $4,006.24 were approved by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach on the 24 day of February, 1998 Ruth Hodges Smith City Clerk AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING LICENSE REFUNDS UPON APPLICATION OF CERTAIN PERSONS AND UPON CERTIFICATION OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That the following applications for license refunds, upon certification of the Commissioner of the Revenue are hereby approved: NAME LICENSE DATE BASE PENALTY INTEREST TOTAL YEAR PAID Maugeri & Beale PC 1995-97 Audit 84.34 17.62 101.96 3720 Holland Road 100 VA Beach VA 23452 Dundon Suzanne E. MD 1996-97 Audit 30.91 4.97 35.88 1209 Laskin Road Va Beach VA 23451 Early Distributing co Inc 1996-97 Audit 377.69 22.65 400.34 5238 Challedon Drive Va Beach VA 23462 Commissioner of the Revenue Approved as to form: @ L. Lil@ - - City Attorney This ordinance shall be effective from date of adoption. The above abatement(s) totaling $538.18 were approved by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach on the 24 day of February, 1998. Ruth Hodges Smith City Clerk AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING LICENSE REFUNDS UPON APPLICATION OF CERTAIN PERSONS AND UPON CERTIFICATION OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That the following applications for license refunds, upon certification of the Commissioner of the Revenue are hereby approved NAME LICENSE DATE BASE PENALTY INTEREST TOTAL YEAR PAID CJE Realty Associates Inc 1998 01-26-98 1,564.86 1,564.86 1114 Wythe Lane Va Beach VA 23451 Craver Enterprises Inc 1995-97 Audit 76.75 16.42 93.17 1209 Baker Road 313 Va Beach VA 23455 Dal Tile Corporation 1995-97 Audit 3,475.19 267.60 3,742.99 P O Box 17130 Tax Dept Dallas TX 75217 Design Alternative Ltd 1 9N-97 Audit 10.80 1.70 12.50 512 Pinewood Square Vs Beach VA 23451 c J Kellam Commissioner of the Revenue Approved as to form: L. Litley City Attorney This ordinance shall be effective from date of adoption. The above abatement(s) totaling $5,413.52 were approved by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach on the 24 day of February, 1998 Ruth Hodges Smith City Clerk I.. w CA sm@ 3m AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING LICENSE REFUNDS UPON APPLICATION OF CERTAIN PERSONS AND UPON CERTIFICATION OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That the following applications for license refurvds, upon certification of the Commissioner of the Revenue are hereby approved: NAME LICENSE DATE BASE PENALTY INTEREST TOTAL YEAR PAID C. S. Hines Inc 1996-97 Audit 694.73 41.88 736.61 1828 Mt. Pleasant Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Charles Barker Toyota/Volkswagen 1877 Laskin Road 1995-97 Audit 8,656.08 446.78 9,102.86 Va Beach VA 23454 Chi chi's Inc 1995-97 Audit 49.87 7.86 57.73 P O Box 19561 Irvine CA 92623 Certified as to P Commissioner of the Revenue Approved as to form: City Attorney This ordinance shall be effective from date of adoption. The above abatement(s) totaling $9,897.20 were approved by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach on the 24 day of February, 1998. Ruth Hodges Smith City Clerk AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING LICENSE REFUNDS UPON APPLICATION OF CERTAIN PERSONS AND UPON CERTIFICATION OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That the following applications for license refunds, upon certification of the Commissioner of the Revenue are hereby approved: NAME LICENSE DATE BASE PENALTY INTEREST TOTAL YEAR PAID Bryant, Yanna A. 1996-97 Audit 13.73 2.04 15.77 1115 Independence Blvd 107 Va Beach VA 23455 Burke, Charles R. 1996-97 Audit 17.87 1.10 18.97 6064 Indian River Rd 204 Va Beach VA 23464 Breez In Associates 1995-97 Audit 51.34 5.77 57.11 P O Box 61 Hopewell VA 23860 Busbee, Edwin H. 1995-97 Audit 76.70 8.23 84.93 1220 Captain Adams Court Vs Beach VA 23455 Certified as to P Commissioner of the Revenue Approved as to form: @e L. Cit-y Attorney This ordinance shall be effective from date of adoption. The above abatement(s) totaling $176.78 were approved by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach on the 24 day of February, 1998 Ruth Hodges Smith City Clerk AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING LICENSE REFUNDS UPON APPLICATION OF CERTAIN PERSONS AND UPON CERTIFICATION OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That the following applications for license refunds, upon certification of the Commissioner of the Revenue are hereby approved NAME LICENSE DATE BASE PENALTY INTEREST TOTAL YEAR PAID Balch, Mark V. 1995-97 Audit 35.00 4.53 39.53 3844 Windsor Gate Road Va Beach VA 23452 Beach Tree Park Inc 1996 Audit 1,190.55 187.68 1,378.23 P O Box 655 Va Beach VA 23451 Beneficial Mortgage Co Of Va 300 Beneficial Center 1995-97 Audit 2,921.79 179.04 3,100.83 Peapack NJ 07977 Bratten, Marvin E. Jr. 1995-97 Audit 20.10 2.18 22.28 19000 Crystal Mountain Road Three Forks MT 59752 Certified as to P Commissioner of the Revenue Approved as to form: @ L. Lilley City Attorney This ordinance shall be effective from date of adoption. The above abatement(s) totaling $4,540.87 were approved by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach on the 24 day of February, 1998. Ruth Hodges Smith City Clerk AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING LICENSE REFUNDS UPON APPLICATION OF CERTAIN PERSONS AND UPON CERTIFICATION OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That the following applications for license refunds, upon certffication of the Commissioner of the Revenue are hereby approved: NAME LICENSE DATE BASE PENALTY INTEREST TOTAL YEAR PAID Baggett, A. W. 19W Audit 40.00 2.45 42.45 P O Box 535 Va Beach VA 23451 Amarr Company 1 9W97 Audit 528.79 83.19 611.98 P O Box 288 Winston Salem NC 27102 Bailey, Gilbert A. 1996-97 Audit 22.22 3.47 25.69 1975 Edgewood Ave Norfolk VA 23503 Certified as to P Commissioner of the Revenue Approved as to form: Cesti-e L. Utley City Attorney This ordinance shall be effective from date of adoption. The above abatement(s) totaling $680.12 were approved by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach on the 24 day of February 1998 Ruth Hodges Smith City Clerk 3 Item VII-J PUBLIC HEARING ITEM # 43280 PLANNING Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf DECLARED a PUBLIC HEARING on: PLANNING 1. GEORGE NEWSOME LUXURY HOMES, L.L. C VARIANCE 2. MARK KING VARIANCE 3. KENNETH R. SIMS c/o CUSTOM STORE CO., INC CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 4. TALC ASSOCIATES, INC. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 5. SPRINT, P.C.S. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 6. NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 7. ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR/LEASING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT OF NORFOLK/RICHMOND 8. TO-GO-INC. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 9. CODE OF VIRGINIA SECTION 15.2 PREAMBLE/SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE PREAMBLE & SECTIONS 102(6) 105(d)(e)(1), 106(a)(b), and 107(C) of the CZO. CHESAPEAKE BAY PRESERVATION AREA ORDINANCE, Sections 110, 110(B) and 114(C) Februa 24, 1998 32 Item VII-J. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM # 43281 PLANNING Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Jonev, City Council APPROVED in one motion Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9a/b/c of the PLANNING BY CONSENT. Voting. 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye John A. Baurn, William W. Harrison, Jr., Harold Heischober, Barbara A4. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S A4cClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker, Vi(,,, Afavt)i William D Sessoms, Jr and Louisa M Stra-Vhorti Council Members Voting Nali, None Council Members Absent. Linwood 0. Branch. III Februa?l, 24, 1998 33 Item VII-J.1. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM # 43282 PLANNING Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Jones, City Council APPROVED the Application of GEORGE NEWSOME LUXURY HOMES L.L.C., for a variance to Section 4.4 (b) of the Subdivision Ordinance which requires that lots created by subdivision must meet all requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance and a variance to Section 4.4(d) which requires that each lot created shall have direct access to a public street. Appeal from Decisions of Administrative Officers in regard to certain elements of the Subdivision Ordinance, Subdivision for George Newsome Luxury Homes L.L.C. Property is located at the southeastern extremitv of Collins Lane. L YNNIIA VFN ROROIJCH. The following conditions shall be required: 1. No construction shall be permitted within the Resource Protection Area for Lots 3 and 4 and this must be noted on the final plat 2. All lots in the proposed subdivision must connect to City sewer. 3. It is agreed that the owners will widen and pave that portion of the private drive existing and exiting onto Little Neck Road an additional 10 feet more or less to accommodate two-way traffic along the frontage of the proposed Lot 5. 4. It is agreed that the owners will widen and place gravel in the private drive approximately 10 feet more or less in width along the north side of Lot 5 to provide two-way traffic to the existing lots and the Lot 4. Voting. 10-0 (By Consent) ('ouncil Members Voting Ave John A. Baum, William W. Harrison, Jr., Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S Mc-Clanan, Mayor Meyera E Oberndorf, Nancy K Parker. Vi(,(, Mavoi- William D. Sessoms, Ji and Louisa M 5tra horn ('ouncil Memberv Voting Nai None ('Ouncil Memberv Absent. Linwood 0 Branch, III Februarv 24. 998 34 Item VII-J.2. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM # 43283 PLANNING Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Jones, City Council APPROVED the Application of MARKING for a variance to Section 4.4(b) of the Subdivision Ordinance which requires that all lots created by subdivision meet all requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance. Appeal from Decisions of Administrative Officers in regard to certain elements of the Subdivision Ordinance, Subdivision for Mark King. Property is located at 625 Heron Point Circle, KEMPSVILLE BOROUCJII The following conditions shall be required: 1. The existing driveway must serve both dwellings on the subject site. No additional driveways shall be permitted. 2. All trees outside of the limits of construction for Lot 9B and all trees remaining on Lot 9A must be preserved. Voting. 10-0 (By Consent) Council Members Voting Aye John A. Baum, William W. Harrison, Jr, liaroid Ileischober, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S Afc-('Ianan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf Nancy K. Parker. Vicc, Mai@ot William D. Sessoms, Jr andlouisa M Strqvhorn Council Members Voting Nav None Council Members Absent. Linwood 0. Brant-h. III February 24, 1998 - 35 - Item VII-J.3. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM # 43284 PLANNING Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Jones, City Council ADOPTED the Ordinance upon application of KENNETH A. SIMS, c/o Custom Store Co., Inc., for a Conditional Use Permit: ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF KENNETH R. SIMS, C/O CUSTOM STORE COL., INC. FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A CONTRACTOR'S STORAGE YARD R02982173 BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA Ordinance upon application of Kenneth R. Sims, c/o Custom Store Co., Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit for a contractor's storage yard at the southeast corner of Central Drive and Quality Court on Parcel 43, London Bridge Industrial Park II. Said parcel contains 9.911 acres. PRflVCESS AAWE BOROUGH. The following conditions shall be required: 1 . The conditional use permit is approved for a 5.05 acre portion of the subject property beginning approximately 660 feet east of Central Drive, as depicted on the site plan entitled "Preliminary Site Plan of Office/Warehouse and Contractors Storage Yard at Parcel 43 London Bridge Industrial Park II." 2. Fencing, landscaping and lighting shall be installed in accordance with Section 228 of the City Zoning Ordinance and the requirements of the Site Plan Ordinance. 3. The site shall comply with applicable stormwater management requirements. This Ordinance shall be effective in accordance with Section 107 (f) of the Zoning Ordinance. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the Twenty-fourth of February, Nineteen Hundred and Ninety-Eight. Voting: 10-0 (By Consent) Council Members Voting Aye.- John A. Baum, William W. Harrison, Jr., Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf Nancy K Parker, Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. and Louisa M Strayhorn Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: Linwood 0. Branch, III February 24, 1998 - 36 - Item VII-J.4. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM # 43285 PLANNING Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Jones, Cily Council ADOPTED the Ordinance upon application of TALC ASSOCIATES, INC., for a Conditional Use Permit:. ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF TALC ASSOCIATES, INC FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A CONTRACTOR'S STORAGE YARD R02982174 BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA Ordinance upon application of Talc Associates, Inc., for a Conditional Use Permit for a self-storage facility on the north side of Newtown Road, east of Lynbrook Landing. Said parcel is located at 875 Newtown Road and contains 21,649.32 square feet. BAYSIDEBOROUGH. The following conditions shall be required: 1. The submitted site plan shall be revised to provide required Category VI Landscaping on the exterior boundaries of the mini-warehouse addition, unless a variance is granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals. In no case shall the required Category VI plant material be waived along the northern and southern boundaries of the mini-warehouse addition. 2. Category I Landscape Planting shall be installed along those portions of the southern and eastern boundaries of the existing mini-warehouse development that are currently devoid of screening. 3. Colors and materials for the project must be compatible with those of the existing mini-storage facility. 4. No additional curb cuts will be permitted from Newtown Road Access to the new mini-warehouse buildings shall be provided through the existing facility, as depicted on the submitted plan. This Ordinance shall be effective in accordance with Section 107 (f) of the Zoning Ordinance. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the Twenty-fourth of February, Nineteen Hundred and Ninety-Eight February 24, 1998 - 37 - Item VII-J.4. PUBLICHEARING ITEM # 43285 (Candnued) PLAAWING Voting.- 10-0 (By Consent) Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, William W Ha@son, Jr., Harold Heischober, Barbara M Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf Nancy K Parker, Vice Mayor William D. Sessonts, Jr. and Louisa M. Strayhorn Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: Linwood 0. Branch, III February 24, 1998 - 38 - Item VII-J.5. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM # 43286 PLANNING Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Jones, City Council ADOPTED the Ordinance upon application of SPRINT, P.C.S. for a Conditional Use Permit: ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF SPRINT, PCS FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION CELL TOWER R02982175 BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA Ordinance upon application of Sprint, P.C.S., for a Conditional Use Permit for a wireless communication cell tower on the west side of Princess Anne Road, south of Providence Road. Said parcel is located at 4422 Princess Anne Road and contains 4.487 acres. KEMPSVILLEBOROUGH The following conditions shall be required: 1. The plans submitted with this request shall be revised to identify the tower as a 150 foot tall monopole, mirroring the existing tower on the site and as originally proposed to city staff. Additionally, the tower details section of the submitted plans shall be revised to depict the locations on the tower where additional providers' antennas can be accommodated. A maximum separation of 15 feet shall be provided between the applicant's antenna arrays and those identified for future co-locators. 2. The location of the proposed tower must be shifted a minimum of 10 feet southwestwardly towards the existing tower to ensure the greatest separation possible between the proposed tower and the undeveloped land situated to the northwest. Shifting the proposed tower is also attending to preserve additional trees on the site. The access road to the tower will also be reduced in length as a result of this condition. 3. Only those trees necessary to accommodate the construction of the proposed tower and accessory structure shall be removed from this site. All other trees located on this property will remain undisturbed. A tree preservation easement with no cutting permitted, except for the requested 30' x 30' compound area, must be established over the entire rear portion of the subject site. The tree preservation easement shall be bounded on the west by the limits of the "future Phase II parking area" identified on the plan, on the east by the rear property line, on the north and south by the existing property lines. The easement is intended to preserve all trees within the 180' x 167' area. February 24, 1998 - 39 - Item VII-J.5. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM # 43286 (Condxued) PLANNING 4. Prior to any land disturbance on the site, the applicant must submit a detailed tree inventory to the Department of Planning for review and approval. All existing trees, within the construction area, six inches in caliper and greater must be identified on the submitted plan. Preservatton of existing trees is required to the greatest extent possible. Strict limits of construction must be maintained during the building phase of the project and tree mitigation on a 1-1 basis is required for all trees removed which are six inches in caliper and greater (fast growing evergreen trees such as Leyland Cypress, 5-6 feet in height at planting, are recommended for use as mitigation). The trees planted for mitigation are to be established on the northern side of the property in the area where the tower is proposed. The required trees should be planted on 25 foot centers. 5. The proposed tower must be designed and constructed in similar fashion as the existing monopole structure, including the coloration, and lighting of the tower. No strobe lighting shall be permitted without written verification from the F.A.A. that the lighting is required for safety purposes. 6 Future joint use, for primary and secondary tower users, must be accommodated on this tower. 7. If the tower is not being used for accommodating wireless communication antennas for a period of one (1) year, it shall be removed. This Ordinance shall be effective in accordance with Section 107 (f) of the Zoning Ordinance. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the TWenty-fourth of February, Nineteen Hundred and Ninety-Eight. Voting.- 10-0 (By Consent) Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, William W Harrison, Jr., Harold Heischober, Barbara M Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndor .f Nancy K. Parker, Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. and Louisa M. Strayhorn Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: Linwood 0. Branch, III February 24, 1998 - 40 - Item VII-J.6. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM # 43287 PLANNING Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Jones, City Council ADOPTED the Ordinance upon application of NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC., for a Conditional Use Permit: ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A CO-LOCATE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION ANTENNA R02982176 BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA Ordinance upon application of Nextel Communications, Inc. For a Conditional Use Permit for a Co-locate Wireless communication antenna on certain property located at the southeastern intersection of South Rosemont Road and Dam Neck Road Said parcel contains 2.154 acres. PR17VCESS AAWE BOROUGH. The following conditions shall be required: 1. The approved tower must be constructed in substantial conformance with the plans submitted to the Planning Commission on January 14, 1998, and on file in the Planning Department 2. The conditional use permit is approved only for the portion of the site depicted on the submitted site plan. The submitted plans must be revised to incorporate a continuous landscape planting bed, with Category I plant material, around the entire support building. 3. If the tower is not being used for accommodating wireless communication antennas for a period of one (1) year, it shall be removed. This Ordinance shall be effective in accordance with Section 107 (f) of the Zoning Ordinance. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virgznia Beach, Virginia, on the Twenly-fourth of February, Nineteen Hundred and Ninety-Eight Voting.- 10-0 (By Consent) Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, William W Harrison, Jr., Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McCianan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf Nancy K Parker, Vice Mayor William D. Sessonu, Jr. and Louisa M Strayhorn Council Members Voting Nay.- None Council Members Absent: Linwood 0. Branch, III February 24, 1998 - 41 - Item VII-J.7. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM # 43288 PLANNING Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Jones, City Council ADOPTED the Ordinance upon application of ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR/LEASING COMPANY OF NORFOLK/RICHMOND for a Conditional Use Permit: ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR/LEASING COMPANY OF NORFOLK/RICHMOND FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AUTOMOBILE RENTALS R02982177 BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA Ordinance upon application of Enterprise Rent A Car/Leasing Company of Norfolk/Richmond for a Conditional Use Permit for automobile rentals on the south side of Virginia Beach Boulevard, West of Cleveland Avenue. Said property is located at 5329 Virginia Beach Boulevard and contains 27,673.66 square feet. KEMPSVILLEBOROUGH The following conditions shall be required: 1. There shall be no more than twenty-five (25) vehicles available for rent at any given time. 2. There shall be no repair or maintenance work performed on the vehicles on the site. 3. Street frontage landscaping shall be upgraded to comply with the current requirements of the Site Plan Ordinance prior to issuance of a business license. This Ordinance shall be effective in accordance with Section 107 (f) of the Zoning Ordinance. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the Twenty-fourth of February, Nineteen Hundred and Ninety-Eight Voting: 10-0 (By Consent) Council Members Voting Aye.- John A. Baum, William W. Harrison, Jr., Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McCianan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf Nancy K Parker, Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. and Louisa M Strayhorn Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: Linwood 0. Branch, III Februa?y 24, 1998 - 42 - Item VII-J.8. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM # 43289 PLANNING Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Jones, City Council ADOPTED an Ordinance upon application of TO-GO-INC., for a Conditional Use Permit for motor vehicle rentals (U- Haul): ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF TO-GO-INC FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE RENTALS (U-HAUL) R02982178 BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA Ordinance upon application of To-Go-Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit for motor vehicle rentals (U-Haul) at the northeast intersection of Virginia Beach Boulevard and Newtown Road. Said parcel is located at 5650 Virginia Beach Boulevard and contains 1.015 acres. BA YSIDE BORO UGH. The following conditions shall be required: 1. Truck rentals shall not be conducted on site until such time as a revised site plan, depicting required parking for all existing uses in addition to the proposed truck rentals has been submitted and approved by the Planning Department. (NOTE: This condition has already been met by the applicant. Following the Planning Commission meeting, a revised plat was submitted demonstrating that all parking requirements are met.) 2. There shall be a maximum of two rental trucks on site at any one time, and no rental truck shall exceed seventeen feet in length. 3. The rental trucks will be stored on the west side on the parking lot in the designated spaces between the convenience store and the car wash as depicted on the submitted site plan. 4. No trucks shall be stored in required parking spaces for the existing use(s). This Ordinance shall be effective in accordance with Section 107(f) of the Zoning Ordinance. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the Twenty-fourth of February, Nineteen Hundred and Ninety-Eight February 24, 1998 - 43 - Item VII-J.8. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM # 43289 (Continued) PLANNING Voting: 10-0 (By Consent) Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, William W. Harrison, Jr., Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McCianan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf Nancy K Parker, Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. and Louisa M. Strayhorn Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: Linwood 0. Branch, III February 24, 1998 - 44 - Item VII-J.9 PUBLIC HEARING ITEM # 43290 PLANNING Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Jones, City Council ADOPTED: Ordinances of the City of Virginia Beach re Code of Virginia Section 15.2: a. AMEND the preamble of the Subdivision Ordinance. b. AMEND the preamble and Sections 102(6), 105(d)(e)(1), 106(a)(b), and 107(c) of the City Zoning Ordinance. C. AMEND the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Ordinance re Sections 110, 110(b) and 114(c). Voting: 10-0 (By Consent) Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, William W. Harrison, Jr., Harold Heischober, Barbara M Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E Oberndorf Nancy K Parker, Vice Mayor William D. Sesso?w, Jr. and Louisa M. Strayhorn Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: Linwood 0. Branch, III Februa?y 24, 1998 1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE PREAMBLE 2 OF THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE 3 PERTAINING TO REFERENCE TO TITLE 4 15.2 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA 5 SECTION AMENDED: PREAMBLE 6 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA 7 BEACH, VIRGINIA: 8 That the Preamble to the Subdivision ordinance of the City of 9 Virginia Beach, Virginia, is hereby amended and reordained to read 10 as follows: 11 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SUBDIVISION 12 REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, 13 PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS IN RELATION TO 14 SUBDIVISION, AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF is SUCH SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS 16 WHEREAS the planning commission has prepared and recommended 17 such an ordinance, after public notice and hearing as required; 18 therefore: 19 BE IT ORDAINED by the city council of the City of Virginia 20 Beach pursuant to the provisions of the Code of Virginia, 1950, 21 Title 15.2, Chapter 22, and for purposes set forth therein: 22 ... 23 Adopted by the City Council of the City of Virginia 24 Beach, Virginia, on this 24th day of February, 1998. 25 CA-6862 26 DATA/ORDIN/PROPOSED/PREAMBLE.ORD 27 December 1,1997 28 RI APPROVZD AS TO CONTZNT APPROVM AS TO LZGAL BUFFICXENCY Department of Planning Department of Law 1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY 2 ZONING ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO 3 REFERENCES TO TITLE 15.2 OF THE CODE 4 OF VIRGINIA 5 SECTIONS AMENDED: Preamble and 6 102(6), 105(d) and (e)(1), 106(a) 7 and (b), & 107(C) 8 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA 9 BEACH, VIRGINIA: 10 That the Preamble and Sections 102(6), 105(d) and (e)(1), 11 106(a) and (b), and 107(C) of the City Zoning Ordinance are hereby 12 amended and reordained to read as follows: 13 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS 14 FOR THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA, AND 15 PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT 16 AND AMENDMENT THEREOF, AND FOR THE REPEAL OF 17 ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT 18 THEREWITH 19 WHEREAS, the Code of Virginia, Title 15.2, Chapter 22, 20 empowers cities to enact zoning ordinances and to provide for their 21 administration, enforcement and amendment, and states the purposes, 22 powers, and procedures for municipal zoning, and 23 WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Virginia Beach confers on 24 and vests in the City of Virginia Beach certain general powers 25 relevant to zoning and the accomplishment of its purposes, makes 26 the planning commission responsible for recommendations to City 27 Council on all phases of city planning, including a master plan, 28 zoning and subdivision control, and provided that the commission 29 shall have the powers and duties provided by general law and such 30 other powers and duties as may be assigned by City Council, and 31 WHEREAS, this zoning ordinance has been prepared according to 32 the procedures, for the purposes, and to exercise the powers, set 33 forth in the Code of Virginia, Title 15.2, Chapter 22, and 34 the Charter of the City of Virginia Beach, and has been recommended 35 to City Council by the planning commission; therefore, 36 BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Virginia 37 Beach: 38 ... 39 (6) Action in cases of uncertainty. Where the rules above 40 fail to clarify the status of land in a particular case, 41 the planning director, as agent of the planning 42 commission, shall interpret in such a manner as to carry 43 out the intent and purpose of this ordinance. Appeal 44 from the interpretation of the planning director in such 45 cases shall be to the board of zoning appeals, as 46 provided in the Code of Virginia, Title 15.2, 47 Chapter 22, Section 15.2-2309(1). 48 . . . 49 Sec. 105. Nonconformity. 50 . . . 51 (d) Enlargement or extension of nonconformity. No 52 nonconforming use shall be increased in magnitude. No 53 nonconforming use shall be enlarged or extended to cover a greater 54 land area than was occupied by the nonconformity on the effective 55 date of this ordinance or amendment thereto. No nonconforming use 56 shall be moved in whole or in part to any other portion of the lot, 57 parcel, or structure not occupied by the nonconformity on the 58 effective date of this ordinance or amendment thereto, and no 59 nonconforming structure shall be moved at all except to come into 60 compliance with the terms of this ordinance. No nonconforming 61 structure shall be enlarged, extended, reconstructed, or 62 structurally altered, if the effect is to increase the 63 nonconformity. As an exception to the above, any condition of 64 development prohibited by this section may be permitted by 2 65 resolution of the city council based upon its finding that the 66 proposed condition is equally appropriate or more appropriate to 67 the district than is the existing nonconformity. City council may 68 attach such conditions and safeguards to its approval as it deems 69 necessary to fulfill the purposes of this ordinance. Applications 70 for the enlargement, extension or relocation of a nonconforming use 71 or structure shall be filed with the planning director. The 72 application shall be accompanied by a fee of one hundred twenty- 73 five dollars ($125.00) to cover the cost of publication of notice 74 of public hearing and processing. Notice shall be given as 75 provided by Section 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia. A 76 sign shall be posted on the site in accordance with the 77 requirements of section 108 of this ordinance. 78 (e) (1) Conversion of a nonconforming use to another use. No 79 nonconforming use shall be converted to another use which 80 does not conform to this ordinance except upon a 81 resolution of the city council authorizing such 82 conversion, based upon its finding that the proposed use 83 is equally appropriate or more appropriate to the 84 district than is the existing nonconforming use. In the 85 resolution authorizing such change, the city council may 86 attach such conditions and safeguards to its approval as 87 it deems necessary to fulfill the purposes of this 88 ordinance. When any nonconforming use is converted to 89 another use, the new use and accompanying conditions of 90 development shall conform to the provisions of this 91 ordinance in each respect that the existing use conforms, 92 and in any instance where the existing use does not 93 conform to those provisions, the new use shall not be 3 94 more deficient. Any such use authorized by the city 95 council shall thereafter be subject to the provisions of 96 this section and to any conditions or restrictions 97 attached by the city council. Applications for the 98 conversion of a nonconforming use or structure shall be 99 filed with the planning director. The application shall 100 be accompanied by a fee of one hundred twenty-five 101 dollars ($125.00) to cover the cost of publication of 102 notice of public hearing and processing. Notice shall be 103 given as provided by Section 15.2-2204 of the 104 Code of Virginia. A sign shall be posted on the site in 105 accordance with the requirements of section 108 of this 106 ordinance. 107 (2) Revocation of authorization. In the event a use other 108 than the specific use authorized by the city council is 109 carried on, or any condition or restriction attached by 110 the city council is violated, intentionally or otherwise, ill such authorization may be revoked by the city council at 112 a public hearing upon ten (10) days, written notice to 113 the owner of the property upon which the use is carried 114 on and to the operator of such use. 115 . . . 116 Sec. 106. Appeals and variances. 117 (a) The board of zoning appeals shall hear and decide appeals 118 from any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by an 119 administrative officer in the administration or enforcement of this 120 ordinance. In addition thereto, the board shall have such other 121 powers and duties as are set forth in Section 15.2-2309 of 122 the Code of Virginia; provided, however, that the board shall have 4 123 no authority to hear and decide applications for conditional use 124 permits. 125 (b) The membership, organization and procedures of the board 126 of zoning appeals shall be as set forth in Sections 15.2- 127 2308 through 15.2-2314 of the Code of Virginia, as 128 amended. In the event the board denies an application for a 129 variance, substantially the same application shall not be 130 considered by the board for a period of one (1) year from the date 131 of denial. 132 . . . 133 Sec. 107. Amendments. 134 . . . 135 (c) Planning commission action; notice of hearing. Before 136 making any recommendation on a proposed amendment, the planning 137 commission shall give notice of a public hearing thereon, as set 138 forth in Section 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia, as 139 amended. 140 ... 141 Adopted by the City Council of the City of Virginia Beach on 142 this 24th day of February, 1998. 143 CA-6860 144 DATA/ORDIN/PROPOSED/45-102et.ORD 145 December 1,1997 146 RI AI?PROVED AS TO CONTZNT AFF AS TO L SU"ICIXNCY Department of Pl&nning Department of Law 1 AN ORDINANCE TO THE CHESAPEAKE 2 BAY PRESERVATION AREA ORDINANCE 3 PERTAINING TO REFERENCES TO CODE OF 4 VIRGINIA SECTION 15.2 5 6 SECTIONS AMENDED: §§ 110, 110(B) and 7 114(C) 8 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA 9 BEACH, VIRGINIA: 10 That Sections 110, 110(B) and 114(C) of the Chesapeake Bay 11 Preservation Area Ordinance are hereby amended and reordained to 12 read as follows: 13 Sec. 110. Plan of developmnt process. 14 Any development or redevelopment in the Chesapeake Bay 15 Preservation Area shall be accomplished through a plan of 16 development process consistent with Code of Virginia, section 17 15.2-2286(8). Approval shall be rendered for a plan prior to 18 commencement of any land-disturbing activity on site or the 19 issuance of any building permit. Plans and information required 20 under this section may be coordinated or combined as deemed 21 appropriate by the city manager. All information required in this 22 section shall be drawn to the same scale as the preliminary site 23 plan or final subdivision plat, and certified as complete and 24 accurate by persons duly licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia 25 to practice as such. Any applicant, or potential applicant, may 26 confer with such departments and other agencies of the city as may 27 be appropriate concerning a general development or redevelopment 28 proposal before submission of an application. Such conference 29 shall not be construed as an application for approval of such 30 proposal. 31 . . . 32 (B) Plan of development process for single-family, 33 semidetached and attached dwellings in the resource management 34 area. 35 A lot which is to be developed as one (1) single-family 36 dwelling, semidetached dwelling or attached dwelling/townhouse 37 located in its entirety within the resource management area shall 38 submit a site plan in lieu of the provisions outlined pursuant to 39 subsection (A)(1) hereof to comply with the provisions of section 40 108 of this ordinance, and shall contain the following information, 41 unless deemed unnecessary by the city manager: 42 (1) Limits of land disturbance and all areas of clearing, 43 grading, accessways and staging areas. 44 (2) Location of all approved existing and proposed septic 45 tanks and drainfield areas, including reserve areas and 46 the location of all existing and proposed wells and 47 utilities. 48 (3) Location of all erosion and sediment control devices. 49 (4) A statement that excavation material from construction 50 shall be disposed of in a lawful manner. 51 (5) The total amount of impervious surface proposed for the 52 site. 53 (6) Specifications for the protection of existing trees and 54 vegetation during clearing, grading and all phases of 55 construction. 56 (7) Revegetation schedule. 57 (8) Best management practices. 58 (9) Evidence that all applicable wetlands permits required by 59 law have been obtained prior to authorization of grading 60 or other on-site activities shall be provided. 2 61 The site plan shall be deemed to constitute a plan of development 62 review process consistent with Section 15.2-2286(8) of 63 the Code of Virginia. Additional information shall be requested and 64 reasonable and appropriate conditions shall be imposed by the city 65 manager, if necessary, to preserve the purpose and intent of this 66 ordinance. 67 . . . 68 Sec. 114. Appeals. 69 . . . 70 (C) Any party aggrieved of a decision of the board may, 71 within thirty (30) days of the date of such decision, petition the 72 circuit court to review such decision. The procedure in such cases 73 shall be as provided in section 15.2-2314 of the Code of 74 Virginia, as amended. No party having failed to appear at the 75 hearing before the board and object to the application at that time 76 shall be deemed to be an aggrieved party; provided, however, that 77 the city shall have standing to appeal any decision of the board 78 irrespective of not having appeared before the board as otherwise 79 required by this ordinance. 80 . . . 81 Adopted by the City Council of the City of Virginia Beach on 82 this 24th day of February, 1998. 83 CA-6861 84 DATA/ORDIN/PROPOSED/50-110ET.ORD 85 DECEMBER 2, 1997 86 Rl APPROVID AS TO CONTXNT APPROVXD AS TO LZQAL SUFFICIENCY Department of Planning Department of Law 3 - 45 - Item VII-K. APPOINTMENTS ITEM # 43291 BY CONSENSUS, City Council RESCHEDULED: FRANCIS LAND HOUSE BOARD OF GOVERNORS PERSONNEL BOARD VIRGINIA BEACH CRIME TASK FORCE YOUTH SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL February 24, 1998 - 46 - CITY COUNCIL CONCERNS ITEM # 43292 Councilman Jones referenced calls from residents of the Chick's Beach area concerning replacement of sand. The City Manager referenced a memorandum on the status of the Declaration of Local Emergency. Essentially, it has not been determined at the federal level what they will do with the Emergency Declaration, which is a statewide declaration. The state has indicated the $2.1-MILLION worth of documented damage submitted for the public infrastructure may qualify for reimbursement. The individual loses to residences were narrowly confined to a few small areas. It is doubtful there will be any emergency assistance for those individuals. However, this will be determined within the next few days. Regarding the Declaration of Local Emergency ADOPTED by City Council on February 10, 1998, this allows the residents of Chick's Beach to begin the process of repairs and accelerates all of the "red tape" necessary on the permitting process. This does not indicate sand will be provided to those individuals. Ways are being investigated to attempt to provide assistance. Much of the sand has returned and the beach, in many locations, is in rather good shape. February 24, 1998 - 47 - Item V-O.. ADJOURNMENT ITEM # 43293 Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf DECLARED the City Council Meeting ADJOURNED at 6:40 P.M. B oks, CMCIAAE Chief Deputy City Clerk --------------------------------- kuth Hodge;Smith, CMCIAAE Meyera E. Oberndorf City Clerk Mayor City of Virginia Beach Virginia February 24, 1998