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SDCC General Meeting – Monday June 27th at 7:30pm

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SDCC General Meeting Agenda

Monday June 27, 2016 from 7:30 to 9:00pm

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall

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

 Special Presentations –  No scheduled presentation. Updates on projects and issues that impact Shore Drive residents will be discussed in the Old & New Business sections.  Topics will include:

  • Temporary Reroute of West Great Neck Road – When, Why and Impact
  • Flag Poles – What happening and why.
  • Parking on Shore Drive between North Great Neck Rd and State Park.  What are the rules?
  • Friends of Live Oaks (FOLO) Meeting Update – Top priorities and how the community can help.
  • Shore Drive Speed Enforcement between North Great Neck Road and State Park – Why? and Results.
  • Beach Event Houses – What has the Beaches and Waterways Commission been doing? 

Officer’s Reports

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

Old Business-

Marina Shores Proposed Development – Update on proposal to rezone the site and construct 261 apartments.  City’s Planning Department evaluation update.  When will the project go before the Planning Commission?  

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

Friends of Live Oaks (FOLO) – Update on their meeting and discussion of their planned priorities.  

New Business –

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

Tidal Surge Gate Installation – 3 tidal gates are being installed along Cape Henry Drive.  The project has started, updates on impacts to West Great Neck Road will be discussed.

Flag Pole Installation – 4 sets of (4) flag poles have been installed in the Bayfront area.  Learn what the BAC plans for these poles.

Parking on Shore Drive – Residents of Cape Story used City’s See-Click-Fix App to identify possible safety concerns due to restricted visibility from parked cars.  Update will be provided.

VB Police Target Speed Enforcement along Shore Drive in Cape Story – Learn why the police have targeted this area and some of the surprising results so far. 

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

Next SDCC Meeting – Monday July 25, 2016

 

 

30% Design Drawings for pedestrian love at OP Rescue Squad on Shore Drive

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Thanks to Chris W. Project Manager for update!

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Click to view 15 page PDF.

SDCC General Meeting – Monday May 23rd at 7:30pm

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SDCC General Meeting Agenda

Monday May 23, 2016 from 7:30 to 9:00pm

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall

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

 

Special Presentations –  No scheduled presentation.  This time will be used to discuss which future presentations should be pursued.  Possibilities include:

  • City’s Urban Forest and Tree Oversight (Susan French, City Arborist)
  • Long Range Storm Water Plans for Shore Drive East of Lesner Bridge
  • Update on City’s pursuit of Community Rating System (CRS), a National Flood Insurance Program
  • Update on Shore Drive Safety – Have improvements helped reduce accidents/incidents?
  • Any other community concerns?

 Officer’s Reports 

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

 

Old Business-

Marina Shores Proposed Development – Update on proposal to rezone the site and construct 261 apartments.  City’s Planning Department evaluation update.  When will the project go before the Planning Commission?  

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

 

New Business –

Bayfront Advisory Commission 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?   

Next SDCC Meeting – Monday June 27, 2016

Cape Henry Beach Replenishment

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The following notice was graciously sent to SDCC by Mr. Phill Roehrs, P.E. Water Resources Engineer with the City of VB Public Works Engineering.  Thank you Phill for keeping us up to date.

Dear Shore Drive Residents:

We wanted to let you know about an upcoming truck haul of sand from the City’s stockpile south of the Lynnhaven Boat Ramp and Beach Facility to a section of Cape Henry Beach.

As you know, the sand stockpile area has been the repository for sand dredged from the Crab Creek channel in recent years.  Portions of Cape Henry Beach have experienced erosion over the previous winter, and would benefit from the placement of the sand dredged from Crab Creek.

There is also a need to remove sand from the stockpile area to create capacity for future dredging of Crab Creek and to help alleviate space issues at the staging area for the Lesner Bridge Replacement Project.

As such, the City has begun coordinating a truck haul of up to 30,000 cubic yards of material from the sand stockpile to a portion of Cape Henry Beach for purposes of beach replenishment.

Some of the details are:

Ø Trucks will begin hauling sand as early as May 9, 2016, in an attempt to finish the beach work prior to Memorial Day.

Ø The replenishment area will be the area to the west of  the Lynnhaven Fishing Pier.

Ø The Jade Street beach access will serve as the vehicular access point for trucks hauling sand  to the beach.

Ø This truck haul will result in increased storm protection for portions of Cape Henry Beach just prior to the upcoming hurricane season, and will serve to nourish the beach westward to the Lesner Bridge by natural drift.

If you have any questions or would like further details about this project, please contact Thomas Gay via email at tgay@vbgov.com, or by phone at 385-4838.

Thank you for your time and please share this information.

 

“Help is on the way, as surveying is complete on a $1 million project to alleviate flooding in several neighborhoods south of Shore Drive. Installation of three sluice gates in the Cape Henry Ditch will commence shortly.”

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Check article and photos at Pilotonline.com:

When the project is complete in January 2017, sensors that monitor water height along the ditch will signal the gates to move up or down, a process that typically takes 10 to 15 minutes, according to Mike Mundy, water resource program manager for the city. Though the gates are primarily for protection from tidal water, they will also be monitored to prevent heavy rainfall from causing flooding when they’re closed.

Graphic Credit: Virginian-Pilot

Graphic Credit: Virginian-Pilot

Monday April 25th SDCC General Meeting Agenda – Special Comprehensive Plan Presentation

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SDCC General Meeting Agenda

Monday April 25, 2016 from 7:30 to 9:00pm

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall

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

 

Special Presentations –  City Comprehensive Plan Update – City staff members Jeryl Phillips, Comprehensive Planning Coordinator, and Steven White, City Planning Evaluation Coordinator, will provide an update of the 2016 Comprehensive Plan with a focus on the Bayfront area.  The Comp Plan is the City visioning document that guides progress in 5 year increments.  In 2015, Bayfront residents provided a large number of comments to the plan at an open house held in John B. Dey ES.  Come out to hear how your comments made a difference to this important planning document.

 Officer’s Reports

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

Old Business-

Shore Drive to Oceanfront Bus Loop – First Landing State Park and City are working on a plan to create a stop on the beachfront parking area.  This plan looks possible and if executed will allow the test route to take place in 2017. 

Marina Shores Proposed Development – Update on proposal to rezone the site and construct 261 apartments.  City is evaluating parking requirements.  Eastern access road doesn’t look possible due to environmental/Army Corps impact.  

New Business –

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

Beach Event Houses – The City is evaluating an ordinance to control the use of rental property that is being used for short term events.  Single family homes are being rented for durations less than a week and being used for large events without following current event permit requirements.  Sandbridge is the biggest impact area, but what impact would this have on the Bayfront area? 

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

Civic Engagement Opportunities-

Comprehensive Plan Comments –

  • City Council Hearing – Tues. May 17th, 6pm City Council Chambers 

City Budget Comments –

  • Public Hearings –Tues. April 26th, 6pm City Council Chambers
  • Online Opportunities – Virtual Town Hall, Balancing Act (links at www.sdcc.info) 

Common Ground for Action – National Issues Forum – Climate Choices online dialogue opportunity.  There will be 2 opportunities to participate in an online conversation regarding Climate Choices.  Wednesday April 27th from 10am to Noon and Friday April 29th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.  Go to www.sdcc.info to sign up.  The event is free.

Next SDCC Meeting – Monday May 23, 2016

PLEASE NOTE MEETING DATE MOVED ONE WEEK DUE TO MEMORIAL DAY

“The number of barges anticipated to be operating at any given time during the program should not create a significant issue in relation to the amount of channel traffic that can occur on any given day.”

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View 7 page PDF of Questions & Answers about proposed Dredge Spoils Transfer Station at beloved Lynnhaven Boat Ramp & Beach Facility.

Councilmember Rosemary Wilson forwarded me a copy of your numerous questions related to the Neighborhood SSD Dredging Program. Attached you will find responses to each. Let me assure you that the City of Virginia Beach adheres to all regulatory and safety provisions when performing construction work either in-house with our City workforce or by contractors.

Previously at SDCC.info: Search “Dredging” results

SDCC General Meeting – Monday March 28th at 7:30pm

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SDCC General Meeting Agenda

Monday March 28, 2016 from 7:30 to 9:00pm Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall

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

Special Presentations –  None

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

Old Business-

Shore Drive to Oceanfront Bus Loop – Update on proposed seasonal bus route between Shore Drive and the Oceanfront.  City staff, Councilman Wood, Bayfront Advisory Committee, Hampton Roads Transit (HRT), First Landing State Park reps and SDCC met at State Park to discuss proposed service. 

Marina Shores Proposed Development – Update on proposal to rezone the site and construct 261 apartments. 

Possible Dredge Transfer Station at Crab Creek – Update on the possibility of using the Lynnhaven Boat Ramp at Crab Creek for a transfer site, the neighborhood dredge program in general and actions of the Beaches and Waterways Commission.

New Business –

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

City of VB Comprehensive Plan 2016 – The final draft is out for review prior to City Council vote on May 17th.  Would a presentation from City staff at the SDCC April 25th meeting be beneficial?

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

Civic Engagement Opportunities-

Comprehensive Plan Comments –

  • Planning Commission Hearing – Wed. April 13th, Noon City Council Chambers
  • City Council Hearing – Tues. May 17th, 6pm City Council Chambers

City Budget Comments –

  • Public Hearings – Thurs. April 21st, 6pm Cox HS; Tues. April 26th, 6pm City Council Chambers
  • Online Opportunities – Virtual Town Hall, Balancing Act (links at www.sdcc.info)  

Next SDCC Meeting – Monday April 25, 2016

Share your thoughts with the City Council at one of two public hearings at Cox High School

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Special Formal Sessions and Public Hearings for FY ’16/’17 Resource Management Plan [Budget]:
Thursday, April 21— 6 p.m.
Tuesday, April 26 — 6 p.m.

Frank W. Cox High School
2425 Shorehaven Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23454

More info about Budget Hearings at VBGov.com

At VBGov.com: No Tax Increases in City’s Proposed $1.9 Billion Budget

Under this budget, Virginia Beach would still have the lowest tax rates among the seven cities of Hampton Roads on:

· Real estate
· Cars
· Meals tax rate
· Machinery and tools

The proposed budget funds dozens of capital projects in the coming year. The six-year, $3-billion capital plan calls for 209 construction projects, among them:

· Replacing the Lesner Bridge . . .

VBGov.com FY 2016-17 Budget Information

Welcome to the city budget website. Shown below are four new interactive ways to access budget data that used to only be available in a static document.​

click to visit VBGov.com

click to visit VBGov.com

Shore Drive in Virginia Beach is becoming more bike-friendly

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Check Pilotonline.com article:

The 66-year-old Navy veteran rides from his house in Bayside’s Thoroughgood area to Rudee Inlet at the Oceanfront and back three days a week. He soaks up the view of the Chesapeake Bay, First Landing State Park and the Atlantic Ocean along the way.

  

SDCC General Meeting Agenda – Monday Feb. 29th at 7:30pm (Lots of Great Presentations)

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You won’t want to miss this meeting, lots of great presentations line up.  Come out and meet your neighbors and learn about the many projects being planned in our neighborhoods.

SDCC General Meeting Agenda

Monday February 29, 2016 from 7:30 to 9:00pm

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall

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

Special Presentations –  

  • Proposed Apartments at Marina Shores Marina Property – Mr. Brad Waitzer, Platinum Builders, will present a plan to build 261 apartment units on the site which currently contains a dry boat storage building and banquet facility. The plan included 2 – 4 story tall buildings and will remove all existing structures except for the Surf Rider and the boat slips.
  • Lesner Bridge Replacement Update – Mr. Chris Wojtowicz, City Project Manager, will provide an update on the project and answer any related questions.
  • City of Virginia Beach Traffic Calming Program – Mr. Brian Procter, City Engineer, will discuss the program and the steps that can be used to reduce speeding on neighborhood streets.

Officer’s Reports 

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

Old Business-

Shore Drive to Oceanfront Bus Loop – Update on proposed seasonal bus route between Shore Drive and the Oceanfront. The trial has been delayed to May 2017 and will not happen this year.

New Business –

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

Shore Drive and Stratford Intersection Improvement – CIP 2.300.119 to be worked 1/2017 to 7/2017 will include a new traffic signal (black mast arms and poles), pedestrian crossing signals, stamped asphalt crosswalks, additional sidewalk, new curb & gutter, and a new asphalt overlay in the intersection with thermoplastic pavement markings.

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

 Remember to VOTE tomorrow in either the Democrat or the Republican Primaries.

The polls are open between 6am and 7pm.

 Next SDCC Meeting – Monday March 28, 2016

“Provide pedestrian crosswalks and other pedestrian accomodations at the intersection of Shore Drive and Stratford Street near the Shore Drive Volunteer Fire Department. A new traffic signal with pedestrian crossing signals will be installed as part of the project.”

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Hooray!

View the CIP at City of Virginia Beach, VA Public Works Capital Project Detail Sheet 2.300.119: Shore Dr and Stratford Intersection Improvement

Construction of these improvements is scheduled to take place starting in January 2017 and be complete by July 2017.

Info from an unedited email from Project Manager Chris W.:

The design contract for the Shore Drive and Stratford Intersection Improvement (CIP 2.300.119) has been negotiated and is currently in our Contracts Department for processing (submitted 2/3/2016). We expect an executed Work Order by 3/1/2016.

The improvements to this intersection will include a new traffic signal (black mast arms and poles), pedestrian crossing signals, stamped asphalt crosswalks, additional sidewalk, new curb & gutter, and a new asphalt overlay in the intersection with thermoplastic pavement markings. The design effort will kick off in March 2016 with the start of survey and buried utility designation.

The 30% plans will be provided to us in May 2016. The 100% plans are scheduled to be completed by August 2016. There will likely need to be some utility relocation and property acquisition (1 parcel located on the NE corner of the intersection), but we will not know for sure until the 100% plans are complete.

If we do need utility relocation and property acquisition, this will take place between August 2016 and December 2016. Construction of these improvements is scheduled to take place starting in January 2017 and be complete by July 2017. The total project cost which includes the engineering, property acquisition, utility relocation, construction, and landscaping is estimated to be $530,000. The engineering firm that we are using is Parsons Brinckerhoff and the Construction Contractor will likely be Asphalts Roads (holder of the City’s current annual service contract for miscellaneous construction).

Photo from March 2015

Photo from March 2015

Special thanks to Vice Mayor Jones and everyone else who helped improve safety on Shore Drive!

SB 163 Driving in flooded areas; localities may by ordinance prohibit, exception.

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SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Local regulation of driving in flooded areas; penalty. Allows localities to by ordinance prohibit driving in a flooded street in a way that damages property and creates a Class 4 misdemeanor for a violation of such ordinance. This prohibition does not apply to law-enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical services personnel, or operators of Department of Transportation vehicles in the performance of their official duties.

Message from COVB about Jonas

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From an email, posted unedited:

Subject: Winter Storm JONAS Update #3

My travels around the City this morning at high tide indicated the tidal flooding in the Lynnhaven watershed has been slightly higher than we estimated. Nothing I would consider greater than moderate/expected for this type weather.
Lynnhaven Colony , Bay Island and Cape Story having nuisance ponding across their usual low lying roads.

PW is reacting to Jim Woods call for assistance on issue at Cape Story Ditch and evaluating decision to close the tide gates before the next high tide. Atlantic Ocean is truly angry – haven’t seen the waves that big since Irene.

Bay Beaches holding up. Grommet Island Park berm did its job. Pics attached. Central Beach District at Baltic and 21st is dry. Rode the southern roads and ditches full but little to no encroachment onto roads.

About 200 power outages in the City – down from 800 at daybreak. Mostly due to downed tree limbs arcing out transformers. This evening after 7pm the temps will slowly fall.

Winter storm JONAS is wrapping around from the northwest and will continue to pushing frozen rain, sleet and some snow our way. Expect this up to Sunday day break. Precipitation ends Sunday morn and a cold day barely getting above freezing.

PW will have teams treating our bridges. Our City has fared well. Please pass this on to your constituents. Be safe and stay dry and warm. VR Dave    
Dave Hansen
Deputy City Manager
City of Virginia Beach
(757)385-4242

Read some letters requesting Virginia Beach City Council to oppose off shore drilling

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Seven letters requesting Virginia Beach City Council to oppose offshore drilling.

    Virginia Beach Restaurant Association

    Virginia Beach Resort Advisory Commission

    The Princess Anne Garden Club

    Virginia Beach Hotel Association

    City of Virginia Beach Green Ribbon Committee

    Sandbridge Civic League

    Lynnhaven River NOW

Are you, your civic league or organization writing a letter too ?

Don't Drill VA artwork.

Don’t Drill VA artwork.

If you haven’t been involved with this very controversial idea, you might choose to get involved now.

Recent press includes an article at Pilotonline.com entitled Virginia’s scant opposition to offshore drilling stands out.

Trace your finger along a map of the South Carolina coast and you’d be hard-pressed to find a town that hasn’t adopted a resolution against drilling for oil and gas. More than 20 communities there have lined up against the idea. It’s much the same in coastal North Carolina and Georgia.

Interestingly, the City of Virginia Beach does not list offshore drilling as a Hot Topic at VBGov.com. Shouldn’t it be listed?

Editor’s note: SDCC has not taken a vote on offshore drilling.

SDCC General Meeting Agenda for Monday Dec. 21st

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SDCC General Meeting Agenda

Monday December 21, 2015 from 7:30 to 9:00pm

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall

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

Program/Presentation – Special Thank You presentation to Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad.

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

Old Business- Live Oak Task Force – SDCC will be working on setting up an initial Task Force meeting in January 2016. The group will discuss ways to help protect mature trees while respecting property owners by-right allowances. If you are interested in participating, please contact Todd at todd@sdcc.info .

Ocean Park Jade Street Beach Access – Update on City’s efforts to improve beach access.

Lynnhaven Colony Bulkhead Improvement – Last month it was asked what was happening with a deteriorated residential bulkhead in the neighborhood. Updates on the City’s actions to improve this situation will be presented.

New Business –

SAVE THE DATE – Shore Drive Phase III Presentation – Mr. Jason Wilson, City Project Manager, will provide a presentation on SD Phase III at the January 25th, 2016 SDCC meeting.  Mr. Wilson will discuss the projects plans for road, bike, pedestrian and storm water improvements.  As with all the SDCC meetings, this is open to the public, so please invite all those that would be interested.

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

Off Shore Oil/Gas Drilling – Update on City Council’s vote regarding this topic. What will happen next?

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

 

Next SDCC Meeting – Monday January 25, 2016 – SPECIAL PRESENTATION PHASE III SHORE DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS

Special Presentation Tonight – Shore Drive/Oceanfront Trolley Study Results

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Mark you calendars and bring your friends to this interesting presentation scheduled for the upcoming SDCC meeting on Monday October 26th at 7:30pm

Shore Drive to Oceanfront Trolley Loop Study Results

Mr. Brian Chenault from Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) and Mr. Mark Shea, City of VB Transportation Planner will present the results from their study of a possible bus loop between Shore Drive and the Oceanfront. Mr. Chenault and Mr. Shea will hold a question and answer session after the presentation. Brief background: The Bayfront Advisory Commission (BAC) asked for the study and the SDCC ran a survey that collected almost 400 responses.

Click here to read the study results presented to the BAC – Shore Drive Shuttle Service Analysis FINAL2

Click here to see the SDCC survey results – http://sdcc.info/2015/07/22/385-survey-takers-provided-input-on-a-proposed-shore-drive-oceanfront-trolley/

City move forward with Community Rating System application

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City staff is moving forward with the application to add Virginia Beach to the FEMA Community Rating System (CRS).  Once part of the CRS, residents who pay flood insurance could see a savings of 10%-15% on their premiums.

Here is the City document supporting the policy and discussing the process being followed to submit the application.

Click here to read the document – 4 CommunityRatingSystemPolicyReport

City Manager Qualities/Experience identified by members of the Shore Drive Community Coalition at our 9/28/15 General Meeting

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· Supportive of Volunteer Rescue Squad

· Experience with topics/items in VB Comprehensive Plan and be supportive of them

· Needs to have Experience/Background in the following:

    o Sea Level Rise

    o Master Planning

    o Safety & Environmental Health

    o Dealing with Military

· Should be or have been a City Manager of a large city

· Should be coming from a tourism city/area

· Familiar with the Dillon Rule

· Embraces and supports Civic Engagement

· Practices unbiased/impartial decision making

· Embraces and supports Complete Streets concept

· Should be a cyclist or commute by bike

· Needs to understand and be willing to work on new initiatives/approaches regarding National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Disaster Preparedness

· Good financial management skills. Come from a city that holds a AAA or better bond rating

Business Avatars Set

SUBMIT YOUR IDEAS NOW

Have you submitted your ideas ?

Deadline today September 30 2015 at 5pm.

START HERE.

SDCC Sept. 28th Shore Drive Project Presentation Postponed

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Unfortunately the Shore Drive Project Presentation scheduled for Monday Sept. 28th has been postponed.  City Engineers are having difficulties planning the storm water improvements that are part of this project and won’t be able to provide details until the storm water component is complete.  Storm water outfalls and piping has a big impact on the road work components that are part of the project along Shore Drive between the Lesner Bridge and Great Neck Road.

City Engineers expect the details to be finalized in the next 2 months, so a presentation is expected to take place in November or December 2015.  Stay tuned and we apologize for any inconvenience this rescheduling may have caused.

Todd Solomon, SDCC President