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April 2, 1990
ITEM 1. COUNCIL COWERENCE SESSION - Conference RDom - 11:00 AM
A. EROSION COMMISSION
ITEM 11. CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFING - Conference RDorn - 11:30 AM
A. LABOR DAY COMMUNITY COORDINATION C" ITTEE
Dr. Harrison B. Wilson, GO-Chair
Andrew S. Fine, Co-Chair
ITEM Ill. CITY COUNCLL CONCERNS - Conference Room - 12: MOON
ITEM IV. L U N C H - Conference Row - 12:20 PM
ITEM V. INFORMAL SESSION - Conference Roorn - 12:30 PM
A. CALL TO ORDER - Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress, Presiding
(Mayor Oberndorf is participating In the
"Mayors' Visit to Israel", sponsored by
the United States C)onference of %yors)
B. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
C. MOTION TO RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
ITEM VI. FOf7$4AL SESSION - Council Chamber - 2:00 PM
A. INVOCATION: Reverend Gerald Quails
Glad Tidings Assernbly of God
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANGE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF NABRICA
C. ELECTRONIC ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
D. CERTIFICATION OF E)(ECUTIVE SESSION
E. MINUTES
1. INFORMAL & FORMAL SESSIONS - March 26, 1990
F. RESOLUTION
1. Resolution requesting the State Water Control Board to DEW the
applicatlon of Surfside at Sandbri@ re VPDES permit to discharge
sewage Into Back Bay.
G. CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed Lnder the Oonsent Agenda are considered in the
ordinary course of bustness by City Council and will be enacted by
one motion In the form listed. If an Item is removed from the Consent
Agenda, it will be discussed and voted upon separately.
1. Ordinance, upon FIRST READING, to APPROPRIATE $50,000 to the
Courthouse Volunteer Rescue Squad re purchase of an ambulance.
2. Ordinance to TRANSFER $85,000 frorn Project 1-977 Various Window
Replacement to Project 1-031 Centerville Elementary School Entrance
Relocatlon re construction costs for relocation of the exlsting
entrance.
3. LOW BID:
ASPHALT ROADS AND Tidewater Community College $347,618.94
MATERIALS COMPANY, INC. Offslte Access Improvernents
RDsemont Access Road
(CIP 2-081)
4. Resolution to continue full funding and maintain the essential
features of the Cormunity Developynent Block Grant Program.
5. Ordinance, upon FIRST READING, to ACCEPRT and APPROPRIATE $4,000
from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Doyelopment
re Finergency Hcxne Repair Grant Program.
6. Ordinance authorizing the Clty Manager to apply for and accept
emergency home repair grant funds and to provide matching funds;
and, enter Into a Grant Agreement with the Virginia Department of
Housing and Community Development.
H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. NEW BUSINESS
1. FY 1990-1991 OPERATING BUDGET
Aubrey V. Watts, Jr., City Manager
2. CANCEL/RESCHEDULE CITY COUNCIL SESSION
Monday, May 28, 1990 (Memorial Day)
J. ADJOLRI44ENT
CITY COUNCIL SESSION RESCHEDULED
APRIL 30, 1990 2iOO PM
(Planning Items)
RESCHEDULE OF APRIL 9, 1990
"PASSOVER" HOLIDAY
(All other Sessions will be In accordance with the City Code)
FY 1990-1991 OPERATING BLIDGET
APRIL 5, 1990 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
COUNCIL WORKSHOP - SCHOOL BUDGET
Council Conference Rc)om
APRIL 16, 1990
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP - CITY BLIDGET
APRIL 19, 1990 7:00 PM
PUBLIC HEARING - CITY/SCHOOL BLJDGET
Princess Anne High School
APRIL 23, 1990
COUNCIL WORKSHOP
FY 1990-1991 OPERATING BLJDGET
MAY 2, 1990 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
COUNCIL RECONCILIATION WORKSHOP
FY 1990-1991 OPERATING BUDGET
Council Conference Roorn
MAY 7, 1990 2:00 PM
PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
FY 1990-1991 OPERATING BLIDGET
(Formal City ()Ouncil Sesslon)
MAY 14, 1990 2:00 PM
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION BY CITY COUNCIL
FY 1990-1991 OPERATING BLJDGET
(Fonnal City Council Session)
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M I N U T E S
VIFIGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Virginia Beach, Virginia
April 2, 1990
The BRIEFING of the EROSION COMMISSION to the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL was
called to order by Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress in the Conference Room, City
Hall, on Monday, April 2, 1990, at 11:00 A.M.
Council Members Present:
Albert W. Balko, John A. Baum, Vice Mayor Robert E.
Fentre8s, Harold Heischober, Reba S. McClanan, John
D. Moss, Nancy K. Parker and William D. Sessoms, Jr.
Council Members Absent:
(Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf is participating in the "Mayors'
Visit to Israel", sponsored by the United States Conference
of Mayors)
Barbara B. Henley (ENTERED: 11:05 A.M.)
John L. Perry (ENTERED: 11:10 A.M.)
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C I T Y M A N G E R 'S B R I E F I N G
EROSION COMMISSION
11:00 A.M.
ITEM # 32631
Ernestine K. Middleton, Chairman - EROSION COMMISSION, advised the Commission
is composed of seven members:
Donald F. Bennis
Thomas E. Fraim
R. Dean Lee
Myles A. Pocta
G. Dewey Simmons, Jr.
Herbert B. Taylor
The City Staff representatives are:
Robert B. Matthias
Don Williams
Carl Thoren
Phil Rorers
Although a State Agency, there has been an EROSION COMMISSION for Virginia
Beach since 1952. The Commission was created by the General Assembly. As the
bulk of the financing was derived from the State and the City had grown, it
appeared more beneficial to the citizens for the City to be more directly
involved and concerned with the Commission. In May 1989, the City Council
created the City EROSION COMMISSION and in June, the State abolished their
EROSION COMMISSION within the City. The seven members of the EROSION COMMISSION
will meet on April 24, 1990, in an intensive workshop. The City Manager will be
in attendance.
Mrs. Middleton responded to Councilman Balko that in their investigation of
"deep sea mining" several years ago, the Erosion Commission determined that the
cost was prohibitive. The location of sand is one of the major issues. The
borrow pits have nearly been exhausted and the Lynnhaven stock pile has been
utilized an average of every other year when this is dredged. Different
alternatives and options are being explored and the EROSION COMMISSION is
hoping to work directly with the Virginia Port Authority to acquire sand from
the channei deepenings. However, it appears the EROSION COMMISSION is going to
have to look toward off-shore dredging, but the cost will be astronomical.
Robert B. Matthias, Legislative Co-ordinator, advised the cost would be
approximately $4.00 to $4.50 a yard dredged and placed on the beach at
Sandbridge. Sandbridge is within two to three miles of 10-Million yards of
beach quality material with no overburden. You must utilize 1-MILLION to 2-
MILLION yards of sand to make dredging worthwhile. Relative cost participation,
Mr. Matthias cited if this should fall under the Federal Project 933, the long
term project for the Sandbridge Beach would be ocean mining which would require
1-1/2-MILLION yards every five years placed on the beach and involve a 65%/35%
split. The City would be responsible for 35% of the $7-MILLION cost every five
years.
Relative the State cutting of funds, Mr. Matthias advised Virginia Beach
received $231,000 last fiscal year and will receive approximately $210,000 to
$215,000 this year. The Governor's budget proposed for next year is $180,000
which is a $30,000 cut and may be cut even more.
Mrs. Middleton advised the truck haul must be SCHEDULED, so it is always
accomplished before Memorial Day. Only 100,000 yards will be hauled this year.
The Atlantic Avenue Beautification program has also affected their schedule.
The truck haul sites will not be utilized in this area until May First.
Vice Mayor Fentress advised there are signs at the location of Sixth and
Seventh Streets in the Ocean denoting dangers and indicating the presence of
hazards in the ocean. The City Manager will advise Vice Mayor Fentress if the
hazards have been removed from the water at Sixth and Seventh Street, as the
signs are no longer there.
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C I T Y M A N G E R 'S B R I E F I N G
LABOR DAM COM14UNITY COORDINATION COMI'FTEE
ITEM # 32632
Andrew Fine, Co-Chair - Labor Day Community Coordination Committee, advised Dr.
Harrison B. Wilson, Co-Chair, was unable to attend. Dr. Wilson was meeting with
the Governor, as well as other College Presidents this morning in Richmond.
The first meeting of the Co-Chairs was held this week. On Wednesday, March 28,
1990, a meeting of all the Members of the Co-ordinating Committee was held at
the Social Services Building. Progress reports were received from each Sub-
Committee.
The Program Sub Committee proposed sending to the 501-C3 non-profit
organizations, a listing of the 25 to 30 potential events identified to
determine, if there were any expressions of interest among these non-profit
groups in terms of sponsoring such events. A letter was forwarded to each of
these groups.
To accelerate the pace, a WEEKEND RETREAT is SCHEDULED for April 6 and 7, 1990,
to hopefully develop a DRAFT for the City's perusal. All Members of City
Council are invited to attend. A location and time has not been decided.
Dr. Harrison and Mr. Fine had to CANCEL the Daytona, Florida, visit this
weekend.
Councilwoman McClanan advised the decision of safety and the utilization of
police should be the decisions of the City Manager. Safety is not a negotiable
item.
Pamphlets will be distributed to the various Colleges and Universities and with
each application for a room. Reinforcement will be provided by a policy letter
citing rules and regulations. A reception will be SCHEDULED. Information will
also be disseminated through the media. So the students are fully aware, hotel
and motel block rates will be published in the Spring.
A crowd of 100,000 is predicted to attend.
Mr. Fine advised Councilman Moss hopefully by April Eleventh a DRAFT document
can be provided to City Council relative the Labor Day proposals.
The area of financing will also be included within the proposals.
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C IT Y C 0 UN C I L C ON C E R N S
ITEM # 32633
Vice Mayor Fentress referenced the April 1990 issue of VIRGINIA BUSINESS. Vice
Mayor Fentress cited two exceptional articles on local farmers, Steve Barnes
and G. W. "Winkie" Henley, as well as Louis Cullipher, Director of the
Department of Agriculture, entitled: AG TREK and BRING MADISON AVENUE TO THE
FARM.
ITEM # 32634
Vice Mayor Fentress referenced the correspondence relative the VIRGINIA
MUNICIPAL LEAGUE 1990 POLICY COMMITTEES. BY CONSENSUS, City Council chose to
remain as representatives of their same committees:
Community and Economic Development Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress
Education Councilwoman Nancy K. Parker
Effective Government Councilman John D. Moss
Environmental Quality Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf
Human Development Councilman John L. Perry
Public Safety Councilwoman Barbara M. Henley
Transportation Councilman Harold Heischober
ITEM # 32635
Councilman Baum referenced a letter from Melvin E. Atkinson, Jr., Virginia
Beach Farmers Extension Agent, which advised a report was forwarded last July
related to local corn. Lab work has come back from VPI to confirm his thoughts.
A high percentage of aviation fuel was found in the leaf area of the corn. This
information leads Mr. Atkinson to believe that aviation jet fuel was the
problem. As far as known, it does not adversely affect corn that much, but
everyone breathes in this fuel, which also ends up in the soil and thus is an
envirorimental problem. Jet Fuel does not need to be spilled anywhere near the
shores.
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C I T Y C 0 U N C I L C 0 N C E R N S
ITEM # 32636
Councilman Moss referenced the Draft Copy of the TURN OF THE CENTURY STRATEGIC
PLANNING COMMITREE REPORT. Councilman Moss will distribute copies to Members of
City Council. All of the suggestions do have dollar implications.
One of the areas examined was a longer school year. However, the State does not
pay for any days over 180, obviously this would require General Assembly
direction.
Another strategy examined would be expediting the integration of Computer
Technology in the schools. Rather than purchasing all this Capital Equipment,
as the technology changes so fast, perhaps a performance contract can be
devised with a private vendor providing the equipment and a technical support
staff. In three or four years, the system might need updating and the fixed
cost would not be involved.
Another area would entail more advanced placement courses to enable additional
students to participate. Another recommendation is to conduct the IOWA test
every year.
Students are not placing the emphasis on education necessary. Their priorities
are misplaced. Many challenges in the school system exist, which do not involve
funding.
Councilwoman Henley advised many of the children who dropped out of the school
never felt personally encouraged to continue. The situation should not be
examined only from a statistical point of view.
Councilman Perry concurred, stating in his thirty-eight years in the
profession, he knew the name of every student he taught. Councilman Moss
requested comments from Members of City Council.
Councilman Moss referenced eighty-five (85%) of the students completing high
school go forward with some form of additional education. There is a 6.9%
drop-out rate.
Councilwoman Parker advised with both parents working, we have requested our
school systems not only to just teach but to assume other responsibilities.
Councilman Heischober advised in the European system and Asiatic, a team of
teachers evaluate a students potential in the fifth or sixth grade and
determine whether they should be involved in a professional career or a
mechanical one. The City is not evaluating the mentality of the students early
enough to send them in the right direction.
Councilman Moss advised there should be parental involvement with discipline
and emphasis on education, as in the Asian Countries. One cannot escape
individual accountability.
ITEM # 32637
Councilman Baum referenced Borrow Pits and the application of ALOT CORPORATION
for a Conditional Use Permit for filling a borrow pit 300 feet more or less
northeast of the nor hern terminus of Buyrm Circle (Princess Anne Borough). The
staff recommends the Borrow Pit be approximately 10 feet to 10 1/2-feet deep.
Councilman Baum had requested the City Staff review the Ordinances related to
Stormwater Management, Lake Studies and Borrow Pits prior to the hearing of
this application on the Formal Agenda of April 16, 1990. These filled Borrow
Pits will last a long time, if deep. If they are relatively shallow, artificial
marshes could develop. All of these Borrow Pits will end up with wild life in
them, especially fish. The City is far better off with cold water in a deep
pond. Councilman Baum requested the basis of this theory. Apparently this was
not discussed with the soil scientists. The City Manager will examine.
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C I T Y C 0 U N C I L C 0 N C E R N S
ITEM # 32638
Councilwoman McClanan advised the ADVERTISING SELECTION COMMITTEE met for the
first time last week. She was most impressed with the individuals appointed.
ITEM 32639
Councilwoman McClanan has requested the City Manager to video tape the
ALBEMARLE/PAMLICO REPORT SCHEDULED for April Third.
ITEM 32640
Councilwoman McClanan referenced she will sponsor Mrs. Helen Suggs of the
Italian Connection under NEW BUSINESS.
ITEM 32641
Councilwoman McClanan distributed a copy of the correspondence from Assistant
City Attorney Gary Fentress relative Real Estate Tax Exemption for Renovated
Structure and a copy of the proposed Ordinance. Said copy is hereby made a part
of the record.
ITEM # 32642
Councilman Heischober referenced the Resolution requesting the State Water
Control Board to DENY the application of Surfside at Sandbridge re VPDES permit
to discharge sewage into Back Bay (See Item VI-F.1 of the Formal Agenda).
Councilman Heischober requested said Resolution be revised. A revised
Resolution incorporating the suggestions of Councilman Heischober will be
presented during the Formal Session of City Council. The City will not make
available any public rights-of-way or easements. Connection to a public system
would be entirely at the applicants cost. In the event of administrative
approval by the State Water Control Board, the City Council fully intends to
pursue Judicial Review.
ITEM # 32643
Councilman Perry advised conferring with Social Services reference Peggy
Bolanos who requested being sponsored to speak again, (ITEN # 32614 - City
Council Meeting of March 26, 1990). Councilman Perry believed the City Council
should not be subjected to such tirades and would not sponsor her to speak.
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IT EMS OF T HE C IT Y MANA GE R
TTEM # 32644
Hector Rivera, Assistant City Manager for Analysis and Evaluation, reiterated
information relative the demolition of Cyprus Gardens on March Twenty-ninth.
Their were numerous staff members present plus individuals of the private
sector: i.e., Dr. Daniel Stone and Dick Powell. From a health point of view,
this structure was not fit for human ha@itation. The majority of the "so-
called" children were not under eighteen years of age. Of the fifteen arrested
because of the demonstration, only two were juveniles and two were female. Mr.
Rivera was informed approximately sixty (60) "so-called" children are expected
to camp in his office today, April 5, 1990, with approximately thirty-five
(35) attending City Council. The police department handled the situation
exceptionally. The Homeless Coalition, conducted by Father Dale and Alyce
Taylor, will also be in attendance during the Council Session to assist in
providing guidance as well as various options.
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ITEM # 32645
The INFORMAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL was called to order by
Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress in the Conference Room, City Hal I Building, on
Monday, April 2, 1990, at 12:45 P.M.
Council Members Present:
Albert W. Balko, John A. Baum, Vice Mayor Robert E.
Fentress, Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Reba
S. McClanan, John D. Moss, Nancy K. Parker and John
L. Perry and Wliffam D. Sessoms, Jr.
Council Members Absent:
Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf
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ITEM # 32646
Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress 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 purposes:
1- PERSONNEL MATTERS: Discussion, consideration or intervie,s 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).
2. 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 the 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). (1)
To Wit: School Site Acquisition: West Kempsville High School.
3. LEGAL MATRERS: 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). Actual or
probable litigation or other specific legal matters are the following: (1)
Virginia Land Investment Association No. 1 v City of Virginia Beach (2)
Sandbridge Development Company v City of Virginia Beach (3) TCM
Associates/William Teachey, et al v. City of Virginia Beach
Upon motion by Councilman Heischober, seconded by Councilman Sessoms, City
Council voted to proceed into EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Voting: 9-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
Albert W. Balko, Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress,
Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Reba S.
McClanan, John D. Moss, Nancy K. Parker, John L.
Perry and William D. Sessoms, Jr.
Councii Members Voting Nay:
None
Council Members Absent:
John A. Baum and Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf
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F 0 R M A L S E S S I 0 N
VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
April 2, 1990
2:00 P.M.
Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress called to order the FORMAL SESSION of the
VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL In the Council Chambers, City Hall Building, on
Monday, April 2, 1990, at 2:00 P.M.
Council Members Present:
Albert W. Balko, John A. Baum, Vice Mayor Robert E.
Fentress, Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Reba
S. McC[anan, John D. Moss, Nancy K. Parker, John L.
Perry and Wilifam D. Sessoms, Jr.
Council Members Absent:
(Mayor Oberndorf is participating in the "Mayors'
Visit to Israel". sponsored by the United States
Conference of Mayors)
INVOCATION: Vice r4ayor Robert E. Fentress
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Item VI-D.l.
CERTIFICATION OF
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEM # 32647
Upon motion by Councilman Baum, seconded by Cuncilman Sessoms, City Council
ADOPTED:
CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
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
ldentiffed in the motion convening this Executive
Session were heard, discussed or considered by
Virginia Beach City Council.
Voting: 10-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
Albert W. Balko, John A. Baum, Vice Mayor Robert E.
Fentress, Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Reba
S. McClanan, John D. Moss, Nancy K. Parker, John L.
Perry and William D. Sessoms, Jr.
Council Members Voting Nay:
None
Council Members Absent:
Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf
CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
WHEREAS: The Virginia Beach City Council convened into EXEGUTIVE SESSION, pursuant to
the affirmative vote recorded here and in accordance with the provisions of The Virginia
Freedom of Information Act; and,
WHEREAS: Section 2.1-344.1 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.
MOTION;
Upon motion by Councilman Heischober, seconded by Councilman Sessoms, City Council voted to
proceed into EXECUTIVE SESSION to consider:
1. PERSONNEL MATTERS: Discussion, consideration or interviews of prospective candidates for
eufployment, assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion, salaries,
disciplining, or resignation of specific public officers, appointees or employees
pursuant to Section 2.1-344(A) (1).
2. 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 the 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).
(1) To Wit: Site Acquisition: West Kempsville High School Stadium.
3. 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).Actual or probable litigation or other specific legal matters are the following:
(1) Virginia Land Investment Association No. 1 v City of Virginia Beach (2) Sandbridge
Development Company v City of Virginia Beach (3) TCM Associates/William Teachey, et al v.
City of Virginia Beach
VOTE: 9-0
Council Members Voting AYE: Council Members Voting NAY:
Albert W. Balko, Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress, None
Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Reba S.
McClanan, John D. 14oss, Nancy K. Parker,
John L. Perry and William D. Sessoms, Jr.
Council Members ABSTATNING: Council Members ABSENT for the Vote:
None John A. Baum and Mayor Meyera E.
Oberndorf
Council Members ABSENT for the Meeting:
Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf
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Item VI-E.I.
MINUTES ITEM # 32648
Upon motion by Councilman Baum, seconded by Councilwoman Parker, City Council
APPROVED the MINUTES of the INFORMAL AND FORf4AL SESSIONS of March 26, iggo,
with the following AMENDMENTS:
ITEM # 32612, Page 17:
Resolution directing the Planning Commission to
consider and make its reconimendations re:
Proposed adoption Of a tree planting,
preservation and replacement Ordi.ance for
Residential Subdivisions;
Amendment to the parking lot landscaping
Ordinance;
Specifications and standards for planting;
Amendment to Section 203 of the City Zoning
Ordinance re off-street parking requirements.
Modification of certain development
regulations.
Exhibit A of the Draft Parking Lot and Foundation
Landscaping Specifications and Standards, Page 1,
Line 20, shall read '2 to 2-1/2 inch calipers',
instead of '2-1/2 to 3 inch calipers'.
Article 2, Section 203, Ordinance re Off-street
Parking, Page 3, Number (29), shall read 'at least
one (1) space per two hundred seventy (270) square
feet of floor area', instead of 'one (1) space per
two hundred fifty (250) square feet of floor area.
Councilwoman Parker advised of corrections to the news article relative the
Virginia Beach Sister Cities Association (ITEM #32610, Page 15). The article
reflected Councilwoman Parker as sponsoring the delegation from Japan. Pat
Bridges and Dr. Hiro Hamada should receive the credit. Councilwoman Parker
advised she served as Recording Secretary last year.
Voting: 10-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
Albert W. Balko, John A. Baum, Vice Mayor Robert E.
Fentress, Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Reba
S. McClanan, John D. Moss, Nancy K. Parker, John L.
Perry and William D. Sessoms, Jr.
Council Members Voting Nay:
None
Council Members Absent:
Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf
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Item VI-F.I.
RESOLUTION ITEM # 32649
Herb Taylor, 3325 Sandpiper, Phone: 426-7286, represented the Sandbridge Civic
League Board of Directors and the Council of Civic Organizations and spoke in
favor of the Resolution
Upon motion by Councilman Heischober, seconded by Councilman Sessoms, City
Council ADOPTED, AS REVISED:
Resolution requesting the State Water Control Board
to DENY the application of Surfside at Sandbridge
re VPDES permit to discharge sewage into Back Bay.
Voting: 10-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
Albert W. Balko, John A. Baum, Vice Mayor Robert E.
Fentress, Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Reba
S. McClanan, John D. Moss, Nancy K. Parker, John L.
Perry and William D. Sessoms, Jr.
Council Members Voting Nay:
None
Council Members Absent:
Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf
1 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE STATE
2 WATER CONTROL BOARD TO DENY THE
3 APPLICATION OF SURFSIDE AT SANDBRIDGE FOR
4 A CERTIFICATE TO DISCHARGE SEWAGE
5 INTO BACK BAY
6 WHEREAS, Surfside at Sandbridge, a recreational
7 campground located in the City of Virginia Beach, has made
8 application to the State Water Control Board for a VPDES permit
9 authorizing the discharge of sewage into state waters; and
10 WHEREAS, if the said application is approved, Surfside
11 at Sandbridge intends to construct a private sewage treatment
12 facility which would discharge into Back Bay; and
13 WHEREAS, private sewage treatment facilities within the
14 City of Virginia Beach have proven to be unreliable, in that they
15 have been prone to malfunction and failure, thereby causing damage
16 to the enviroriment and the expenditure of substantial sums of
17 public funds; and
18 WHEREAS, the construction of the proposed sewage
19 treatment facility at Surfside at Sandbridge presents a serious
20 potential for grave environmental harm to Back Bay; and
21 WHEREAS, Back Bay is of unique and incalculable
22 ecological, envirorimental and recreational value to the citizens
23 of, and visitors to, the City of Virginia Beach; and
24 WHEREAS, Back Bay is an integral component of the larger
25 Albemarle-Pamlico Estuary, the second largest estuary in the United
26 States; and
27 WHEREAS, by reason of natural conditions, Back Bay is
28 environmentally fragile and extremely susceptible to degradation
29 of the quality of its waters, and most susceptible to such
30 degradation during the months of peak use of the proposed sewage
31 treatment facility; and
32 WHEREAS, present state law and local authority do not
33 provide adequate means for ensuring that the proposed sewage
3 4 treatment facility will not malfunction and thereby discharge
35 untreated effluent into the waters of Back Bay; and
36 WHEREAS, the public interest in maintaining the ambient
37 water quality of Back Bay, and in eliminating the possibility of
38 discharges of pollutants into Back Bay, outweighs the limited
39 benefits, if any, to owners of camping sites at Surfside at
40 Sandbridge resulting from construction of the proposed sewage
41 treatment facility;
42 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
43 OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA:
44 That the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia,
45 hereby expresses its unqualified opposition to the application of
46 Surf side at Sandbridge for a VPDES permit authorizing the discharge
47 of sewage into Back Bay; and
48 That the State Water Control Board be, and hereby is,
49 requested to deny the aforesaid application.
50 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
51 VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA:
52 That if the State Water Control Board approves the
53 Surfside at Sandbridge permit application, be it known that the
54 Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, will not permit
55 the use of any city right-of-way or easements for the private
56 sewage system, and that at such time as a centralized city sewage
57 service is available, Surfside at Sandbridge shall be required to
58 connect to the City system at no expense to the City; and
59 That in the event of administrative permit approval, it
60 is the City Council's intention to take all proper and necessary
61 measures to appeal the decision of the State Water Control Board.
62 Adopted by the City Council of the City of Virginia
63 Beach, Virginia on the 2 day of April, 1990.
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68 04/02/90
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