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E-Cycling and Hazardous Waste Disposal at the Virginia Aquarium: Sat. Jan. 28th from 9am to 1pm

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Location: Virginia Aquarium East Parking Lot

Cost: No charge (donations are always welcome)

Contact: Virginia Aquarium

Phone: (757) 385-FISH (3474)

Upcoming Dates:

  • Saturday, January 28, 2017 – 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, in partnership with Goodwill Industries, the City of Virginia Beach Public Works and TFC Recycling, will offer its semi-annual E-cycling event Saturday, January 28, 2017, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Virginia Aquarium East Parking Lot. There is no fee to drop off items, but donations are always appreciated.

Click Here for more information on the event

Click here for a map to the East Parking Lot of the Aquarium

Acceptable personal electronic recyclable items include:

  • Personal computers and laptops
  • Telephones, cell phones and PDA’s
  • Printers
  • Circuit boards and components
  • Monitors and flat screens CRT TVs (Cathode Ray Tube TVs) – MUST be smaller than 32”* Flat Screen TVs
  • Fax machines
  • Stereo equipment and game systems
  • Regular recycling materials such as newspapers, bottles and cans will also be accepted.

Acceptable household hazardous waste items include:

  • Up to five gallons of liquids or up to 75 pounds of dry materials
  • Aerosol spray cans
  • Automotive fluids
  • Batteries: Alkaline (AA, AAA, C, D), Boat, Car, Camera, Cell phone, Hearing aid, Lead acid, Lithium, Rechargeable, Trucks
  • Herbicides
  • Household cleaners
  • Gasoline (up to 5 gallons)
  • Fertilizer
  • Pool Chemicals
  • Light bulbs – small quantities of CFLs or fluorescent tubes
  • Oil and water based paint
  • Pesticides
  • Propane tanks (small – up to 20 lb. capacity)
  • For further tips visit www.VBgov.com/landfill

*CRT TVs larger than 32” MUST be taken to the City of Virginia Beach Resource Recovery Center, located at 1989 Jake Sears Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23464. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 7a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

“Public Works Waste Management collections will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 10 on schedule since there are no Monday collections. Due to road conditions, service may be slower than normal. Residents should leave bins out until crews can get to them.” And more updates . . .

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City Working to Get Roads and Services Back ASAP at VBGov.com:

“The first priority is to make passable approximately 900 lane-miles of primary roads and an additional 300 lane-miles of priority streets that access hospitals, fire stations and police stations within 12 hours after snow stops falling,” said Phil Davenport, director of Public Works. “Neighborhood streets are not cleared because parked vehicles and other safety considerations make snow removal from these streets impractical or far too costly for the couple of storms we get each year. The process goes much quicker when citizens refrain from driving and streets are free of traffic.”

Main Winter storm update page at VBGov.com.

Pleasure House Point during Helena on Saturday. Photo Credit: Tim Solanic

Pleasure House Point during Helena on Saturday. Photo Credit: Tim Solanic

SDCC General Meeting Agenda for Monday December 19th

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Click here for a printable version of the agenda – 12-19-16-sdcc-agenda

SDCC General Meeting Agenda

Monday December 19th from 7:30 to 9:00pm

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall

(parking in back, on side streets and across Shore Drive)

 

 Special Presentation – No Presentation

Officer’s Reports  Secretary – David Williams; Treasurer’s Report – Kathy Pawlak; Vice President – Wally Damon; President – Todd Solomon

Old Business-

Community Rating System (CRS) – Update on the City’s progress in joining the HUD-FEMA CRS program that could save 5-20% on Flood Insurance premiums.

Proposed Marina Shores Condominium Development – Update on proposed development of 261 condos to take the place of boat dry storage and commercial building currently located on the site.

Proposed Commercial Development Near 7-11 near Shady Oaks and Shore Drive – Update on the proposed commercial development planned for the portion of land just west of the 7-11.

Shore Drive Storm Water Capital Improvement Project – Update on active CIPs 7.151.000-003 are active projects designed to improve storm water collection and removal in the neighborhoods east of the Lesner Bridge along Shore Drive.

New Business –

Bayfront Advisory Commission (BAC) News – Mr. Wally Damon will update us on the actions of the Bayfront Advisory Commission.

SDCC Vote on Proposed Shore Drive to Oceanfront Shuttle – Membership will vote on proposed trial bus service between Shore Drive and Oceanfront that will operate between May and September 2017.

SDCC Vote on Proposed Friends of Live Oaks (FOLO) Proposal – FOLO is requesting support to save the City’s largest Live Oak grove currently located on City owned property. 

Light Rail Funds to Support Storm Water Improvements – City Council is entertaining the idea of redirecting funds appropriated for Light Rail to help make $500 million worth of storm water improvements.  What do SDCC members think about this proposal?

Community Concerns and Suggestions for 2017 – General discussion of neighborhood and community concerns that may need SDCC attention.  This is an opportunity for all to share information. 

Next SDCC Meeting – Monday January 30, 2017

“Virginia Beach Public Works has announced that crews will begin roadway improvement on Shore Drive beginning Sunday, December 4, 2016. The project will include both the eastbound and westbound lanes on Shore Drive from Independence Boulevard to Greenwell Road.”

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From an email update:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT:
December 2, 2016 Drew Lankford, (757) 385-8062
(757) 409-4353
dlankfor@vbgov.com

Roadway Improvements for Shore Drive to Begin Sunday Night

Virginia Beach Public Works has announced that crews will begin roadway improvement on Shore Drive beginning Sunday, December 4, 2016.

The project will include both the eastbound and westbound lanes on Shore Drive from Independence Boulevard to Greenwell Road.

Crews will be milling, paving, and pavement marking from 7 p.m. until 5 a.m. each day.

If any day time work is needed, the hours will be from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Any weekend work – if needed – will be from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m.

The work is scheduled to be completed by December 31, 2016.

The project and the milling and paving operation is likely to produce traffic delays, congestion and some construction noise. Advanced warning signs will be clearly posted advising motorists of lane closures.

Citizens are urged to use alternate traffic routes when possible.

All scheduled work is weather permitting.

For additional information, please contact Oneil Clarke at (757) 385-2015

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News Release: www.VBgov.com/PublicWorks

Update on Shore Drive to Oceanfront Bus Shuttle – Special Presentation Monday Nov. 28th at 7:30pm

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Special Presentation –  Update on Proposed Bus Shuttle between Shore Drive and the Oceanfront

by Mr. Mark Shea, Transportation Planner for City of VB

Mr. Shea will provide an update on the proposed HRT bus shuttle between Shore Drive and the Oceanfront.  He will discuss cost estimates, stop locations, stop frequencies, dates of operation and next steps for this 2017 trial route.  Question and answers will follow the presentation

The presentation will be part of the SDCC general meeting which takes place at the Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad on Monday November 28th at 7:30pm.

The meeting is open to all so bring your friends.  The meeting agenda can be found by clicking here

SDCC General Meeting Agenda for Monday Nov. 28th at 7:30pm

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Click here for a printable version of the agenda – 11-28-16-sdcc-agenda

SDCC General Meeting Agenda

Monday November 28th from 7:30 to 9:00pm

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall

(parking in back, on side streets and across Shore Drive)

Special Presentation –  Update on Proposed Bus Shuttle between Shore Drive and the Oceanfront by Mr. Mark Shea, Transportation Planner for City of VB

Mr. Shea will provide an update on the proposed HRT bus shuttle between Shore Drive and the Oceanfront.  He will discuss cost estimates, stop locations, stop frequencies, dates of operation and next steps for this 2017 trial route.  Question and answers will follow the presentation.

Officer’s Reports  Secretary – David Williams; Treasurer’s Report -Kathy Pawlak; Vice President – Wally Damon; President – Todd Solomon

Old Business-

Online Home Sharing Economy Ad Hoc Committee – Update on committee work from Tim Solanic, committee member and Ocean Park resident.

Proposed Commercial Development Near 7-11 near Shady Oaks and Shore Drive – Update on the proposed commercial development planned for the portion of land just west of the 7-11.  The developer plans to fill in part of Lake Joyce and have the access to the property come through the neighborhood via Woodland Ave 

New Business –

Bayfront Advisory Commission (BAC) News – Mr. Wally Damon will update us on the actions of the Bayfront Advisory Commission.

Shore Drive Storm Water Capital Improvement Project – CIPs 7.151.000-003 are active projects designed to improve storm water collection and removal in the neighborhoods east of the Lesner Bridge along Shore Drive.  Tidal gates, pump stations, collection ponds are some of the methods being planned/worked.  We will discuss next steps for these projects.

Community Concerns – General discussion of neighborhood and community concerns that may need SDCC attention.  This is an opportunity for all to share information. 

 

Next SDCC Meeting – Monday December 19, 2016

Note this is a week early due to Christmas

BRIDGEWALK CANCELLED #LESNERBRIDGE

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You can imagine how frustrating this is. 

UPDATE: Due to a water main break that has created some damage to the new roadway at Page Avenue, this area will still be an active construction zone until the repairs are completed and therefore off-limits to pedestrians. Because of that, “walkover” of the new span of Lesner Bridge – scheduled for this Sunday – is CANCELLED. 

This Declaration makes federal funding available to residents of Virginia Beach affected by Hurricane Matthew.

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From VBGov.com Matthew Resource Page:

Today, the City of Virginia Beach learned that President Obama signed a disaster declaration that includes Virginia Beach. This Declaration makes federal funding available to residents of Virginia Beach affected by Hurricane Matthew.

“Thanks to Governor Terry McAuliffe, our state delegation, Senator Mark Warner and City staff for their diligence in working with FEMA officials to get this done,” said Mayor Will Sessoms. “This assistance is critically important to the hundreds of Virginia Beach families and businesses working to put their lives back together in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew. It’s not an easy process to get this federal emergency declaration, however we kept pushing forward and now, our citizens will receive much-needed federal funding to repair, rebuild and recover from this tragic event.”

To be considered for assistance, residents must register with the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Each individual application is unique and will be reviewed and handled on a case-by-case basis. Before applying, consider watching the FEMA Registration Intake Video and reviewing the list of documents and materials needed in order to successfully apply for financial assistance.

Beginning Thursday, Nov. 3, residents may apply online at http://www.disasterassistance.gov or call 800-621-3362 (711 or Video Relay Service). If you use TTY, call 800-462-7585.

While the application process can be done completely online, FEMA will establish a local Disaster Recovery Center. Residents will be able to go there in person to register for financial assistance, get answers to questions, and find out what resources are available to them. Representatives from local, state, and federal agencies, along with private partners, will staff the center. The location and operating hours of the Disaster Recovery Center will be announced in the next few days.

The City will continue to work with its federal, state and local partners to assist citizens as needed.

Additional resources that may be of assistance at VBGov.com page.

SDCC General Meeting Monday Oct. 24th at 7:30pm. Special Presentation on Habitat for Humanity

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SDCC Meeting Oct. 24th one week early due to Halloween

Sorry for the short notice

Please click here for the printable version of the agenda – 10-24-16-sdcc-agenda

 

SDCC General Meeting Agenda

Monday October 24 from 7:30 to 9:00pm

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall

(parking in back, on side streets and across Shore Drive)

Special Presentation –  Joshua K. Dove IV, Director of ReStore Operations, Habitat for Humanity of South Hampton Roads

Mr. Dove will tell us about Habitat for Humanity and will discuss ReStores, Volunteering and Team Build opportunities in our area.  He will also hold a question and answer session after the presentation.

Officer’s Reports  

Secretary – David Williams; Treasurer’s Report -Kathy Pawlak; Vice President – Wally Damon;President – Todd Solomon

Old Business-

Beach Event Houses – Update from the Beaches & Waterways Commission overseeing this evaluation.

Online Home Sharing Economy Ad Hoc Committee – Update on committee work from Tim Solanic, committee member and Ocean Park resident.

New Business –

Bayfront Advisory Commission (BAC) News – Mr. Wally Damon will update us on the actions of the Bayfront Advisory Commission.

Proposed Commercial Development Near 7-11 near Shady Oaks and Shore Drive – There is a proposed commercial development planned for the portion of land just west of the 7-11.  The developer plans to fill in part of Lake Joyce and have the access to the property come through the neighborhood via Woodland Ave.

Storm Water and Emergency Management Concerns – What problems did your neighborhood have during the Hurricane Matthew storm?  What improvements or actions would you like to see?  SDCC will be compiling a list to give to the City for consideration and action.

Citizen Engagement Opportunities –  

  • Vote November 8, 2016.  In person absentee voting available at Great Neck and Bayside Rec Centers from Oct 24th to Nov. 5th (9am to 4pm weekdays and 10am to 2pm weekends)  

Next SDCC Meeting – Monday November 28, 2016

FEMA/USACE Debris Removal Guideline

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The following FEMA/USACE Debris Removal Guideline may be helpful for those that have major clean up as a result of Hurricane Matthew. 

You can also click on the following link to read the entire 51 page controlling FEMA document – fema_debris_removal_guidelines

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If you click on the image above it will take you to a printable picture of the flyer.  It looks best if you print it in landscape format.

October Baylines Newsletter of the City Council-appointed Bayfront Advisory Committee

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Check out the new edition of Baylines Newsletter here!

There was an additional “Extra” which is the news about #LESNERBRIDGE here.

List of Public Works Capital Improvement Projects for the Bayfront Area

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The following is an excellent list of Pubic Works Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) for the Bayfront area.  The list was created by the City’s Public Works Department and presented to the Bayfront Advisory Commission at their 8-18-16 general meeting.

Click here or on the image below to see more details and status of the projects.

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SDCC General Meeting – Monday Sept. 26th at 7:30pm – Del. Chris Stolle, 83rd Presentation

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SDCC General Meeting Agenda

Monday September 26 from 7:30 to 9:00pm

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall

(parking in back, on side streets and across Shore Drive)

Special Presentation –  Delegate Chris Stolle, 83rd District

Delegate Chris Stolle will be our special guest presenter and will talk to us about the past 2016 General Assembly session.  Del. Stolle will also tell us about some of the possible items coming up in the 2017 GA session.  He will also provide a question and answer session at the end of his presentation.

Officer’s Reports

Secretary – David Williams; Treasurer’s Report -Kathy Pawlak; Vice President – Wally Damon; President – Todd Solomon

Old Business-

Marina Shores Proposed Development – According to the City Planners, the developer is in discussions with the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) regarding possible environmental impacts that may result from the required emergency road on the east side of the development.  Any ACOE approval will have to be run through the City and we will be informed if the proposal moves forward.

Ocean Bay Homes Proposed Development – The property at Shore Drive and Roanoke Ave. in Ocean Park has been requested to be rezoned to allow 8 townhomes be built where HM Boats is currently located.  The Planning Commission is scheduled to hear the deferred proposal at their Oct. 12th hearing.

Beach Event Houses – Update from the Beaches & Waterways Commission overseeing this evaluation.

Online Home Sharing Economy Ad Hoc Committee – Wed. Sept 28th meeting to be held at 6pm at City Council chamber at City Hall, 2401 Courthouse Drive.  The committee is expected to finalize its policy recommendations at the meeting. The City Council is tentatively scheduled to hear a presentation from the committee on Oct. 4, and to hear public comments and vote on the recommendations Oct. 18.

New Business –

Bayfront Advisory Commission (BAC) News – Mr. Wally Damon will update us on the actions of the Bayfront Advisory Commission.

Community Concerns – Does your neighborhood/condo have any issues that have come up that need help or may be a warning to others?

Citizen Engagement Opportunities –  

  • The City has a 2 question survey posted on Virtual Townhall that is studying possible regulations for short-term home rentals, like those promoted on Airbnb and other sites. Deadline Sept. 29th. You can find the link on www.sdcc.info
  • River Clean-up @ Pleasure House Point – Sun. Oct 2nd from 9am-Noon. Email Dana@lrnow.org to sign up
  • City Council Candidate Forum – Thurs. Oct. 20th from 6:30pm-8:30pm @ Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd

 

 

Next SDCC Meeting – Monday October 24, 2016

***Note this date is a week early due to the conflict with Halloween***

Electronic and Hazardous Recycling Event – Sat. Sept. 24th from 10am-2pm @ Virginia Aquarium

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From personal experience, this is a wonderful service.  It’s well run, quick and FREE.  Please use it if you have items that would be better recycled than poisoning our earth in a landfill. Click here for more details

The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, in partnership with Goodwill Industries, the City of Virginia Beach Public Works and TFC Recycling, will offer its semi-annual E-cycling event Saturday, September 24, 2016 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Virginia Aquarium East Parking Lot.

Acceptable personal electronic recyclable items include:

  • Personal computers and laptops
  • Telephones, cell phones and PDA’s
  • Printers
  • Televisions smaller than 32″
  • Circuit boards and components
  • Monitors and flat screens
  • Fax machines
  • Stereo equipment and game systems
  • Regular recycling materials such as newspapers, bottles and cans will also be accepted.

Acceptable Household Hazardous Waste items include:

  • Up to five gallons of liquids or up to 75 pounds of dry materials
  • Aerosol spray cans
  • Automotive fluids
  • Batteries: Alkaline (AA, AAA, C, D), Boat, Car, Camera, Cell phone, Hearing aid, Lead acid, Lithium, Rechargeable, Trucks
  • Herbicides
  • Household cleaners
  • Gasoline (up to 5 gallons)
  • Fertilizer
  • Pool Chemicals
  • Light bulbs – small quantities of CFLs or fluorescent tubes
  • Oil and water based paint
  • Pesticides
  • Propane tanks (small – up to 20 lb. capacity)
  • For further tips visit www.VBgov.com/landfill

 

Civic Engagement – What housing issues do you believe Virginia Beach residents face?

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What housing issues do you believe Virginia Beach residents face? Deadline: 5:00 PM on September 16, 2016

The Virginia Center for Housing Research at Virginia Tech and czb, LLC, a neighborhood planning firm, are currently conducting a housing study for the City of Virginia Beach. The study will provide information on the city’s household demographics, housing stock, homeownership and rental rates, neighborhood characteristics and more. It will also reveal trends, housing needs and opportunities for achieving the city’s goals for affordability and the preservation and enhancement of existing housing. Results from the study will be used to guide city policy and funding for housing and neighborhood preservation programs.

On Aug. 10, the city held public meetings to preview preliminary findings from the housing study and seek input on residents’ challenges and concerns related to housing. This forum is available for residents who were unable to attend the meetings and participate in the focus groups.

https://www.peakdemocracy.com/portals/124/Forum_389/Issue_3945

“The survey questionnaire (see link below) provides an opportunity for Hampton Roads residents to share opinions and participate in the ongoing mitigation planning process taking place with Hampton Roads communities.”

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Start here at VBGov.com to complete the: Hampton Roads Hazard Mitigation Plan Survey.

Both the survey and the August draft will be “live” through August 17, 2016, at which time we will compile the survey results and comments received for the committee to review and act upon.

​The survey will be available through August 17, 2016. Additional opportunities to review the draft plan and provide written feedback, or to ​​​​​attend a public meeting​ are in the planning process. Stay tuned for additional information.

Emphasis ours.

The Draft Plan includes language like:

Mitigation actions should go beyond recommending structural solutions to reduce existing vulnerability, such as elevation of structures, retrofitting, and acquisition projects. Local policies that guide community growth and development, incentives tied to natural resource protection, and public awareness and outreach activities should be considered to reduce the region’s future vulnerability to identified hazards.

This afternoon before the City Council Meeting tonight there is also a briefing on the Community Rating System:

MAYOR WILLIAM D. SESSOMS, JR. PRESIDING
I. CITY MANAGER’S BRIEFINGS – Conference Room – 4:00 PM
. . .
B. NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE COMMUNITY RATING SYSTEM and
REGIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN Whitney McNamara – Planning
. . .

View 1 page PDF of City Council Agenda here.

More Posts at SDCC.info about Community Rating System or CRS here.
More info at SDCC.info about Flood Mitigation at our Hot Page.

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Questions?

Please add them in Discuss below.

Baylines Newsletter of the City Council-appointed Bayfront Advisory Commission July edition is out

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Check out the PDF here.

The grant committee’s application highlights that Shore Drive is a prime candidate for this technology due to high pedestrian volumes, significant pedestrian accident rates, the presence of a substantial elderly population and a strong military presence along the corridor.
If the grant application is successful, the city would match grant money with “in kind” funds using staff and equipment already budgeted.

We’ve arrived!

Possible grant with matching COVB funds to get more pedestrian love on Shore Drive.