Category Archives: Safety
Council Adopts FY2022-23 Budget
FY2022-23 budget has no increases to the solid waste fee, water service charges, sewer charges, stormwater charges, and avoids a real estate tax rate increase.
With the exception of a few fee increases for permits within the department of Planning and Community Development, the FY2022-23 budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) are supported through natural growth in citywide revenues. Below are some of the key elements in the upcoming budget.
A few teaser photos of …
Ocean Park sand replenishment starts about May 30
“Due to the recent set of storms and the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend the Ocean Park sand nourishment project is scheduled to begin after the holiday, approximately May 30th.“
BAYFRONT SHUTTLE ROUTE 35 IS BACK PEOPLES !
Woot woot!
This is an EXCELLENT way to commute around the Bayfront and travel to the Oceanfront.
Thank you to everyone who helped make Route 35 possible!
BAYFRONT ADVISORY COMMISSION Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad 3769 E. Stratford Drive(enter on side opposite Shore Drive) May 19, 2022 at 330pm.
Join us!
FINAL Reminder Eastern Shore Drive Drainage Improvements – Public Information Meeting May 11th – 6-8pm – Bayside Recreation Center
“Definitely happening in May extending into June”
About Ocean Park beach being “truly restored” like Chix Beach was:
“This is a substantial volume of sand.”
Watch discussion by Jim White & Dan Adams with Prez of OPCL.
About “truly restored” vs “placement sites” for beach nourishment:
“Then we’re going to turn our sights on Cape Henry Beaches.”
About the pile of sand at Lynnhaven Boat Ramp:
“We plan on doing a truck haul, & place that material between Page Avenue & the gazebo at Duck Inn.”
About volume of sand:
“Truly restored” Ocean Park beach is getting ~ 400,000 cubic yards, LBR holds ~ 60,000 cubic yards, when Lynnhaven Inlet is dredged – happening soon – that yields ~ 100,000 cubic yards.
BAC Agenda for April 21 ‘22 330pm at OPVRS
See ya there!
From Mark:
BAYFRONT ADVISORY COMMISSION
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad
3769 E. Stratford Drive
(enter on side opposite Shore Drive)
April 21, 2022
CALL TO ORDER – 3:30 pm
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Review and Approval of Minutes from 3/17/22
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Welcome Guests and Introductions – Phil Davenport, Chair
STAFF REPORTS & UPDATES
Eastern Shore Drainage Lynnhaven Colony Pump Station
Open Space Program
64th Street Oyster Project (tentative)
COMMITTEE REPORTS & UPDATES
Design – Bob Magoon
Communications – Vacant
Public Safety, Transit, Parking & Pedestrian Access – Martin Thomas
PRESENTATIONS/COMMISSION ITEMS
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
COMMUNITY REPORTS & UPDATES
ADJOURN
Wed May 11th – Va Beach Public Works to Hold Public Meeting Update on Eastern Shore Drive Drainage Project
Va Beach Public Works to Hold Public Meeting Update on Eastern Shore Drive Drainage Project
The Virginia Beach Public Works – Stormwater Engineering program has scheduled a public meeting for the Eastern Shore Drive Drainage on Wednesday, May 11th, 2022, between 6 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the Bayside Recreation Center, 4500 First Court Road.
This will be an informal public meeting, beginning with a 30-minute update presentation on the Eastern Shore Drainage Project – Phase (CIP 7-151) – as well as group discussions about key issues in the project area. Representatives from Public Works will be available to answer questions following the presentation and group discussions.
Attendees will also be asked to complete an online survey to provide feedback on the presentation, as well as any comments or concerns.
“UPDATE FOR CXB ON LITIGATION CHALLENGING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF REZONING AND REDEVELOPMENT OF WINDSONG APARTMENT SITE ALONG PLEASURE HOUSE ROAD”
MARCH 21, 2022
On January 19, 2021, over objections of our Civic League, City Council approved (7 to 3) Collier’s application to rezone the 15-acre Windsong Site, and to redevelop it increasing the number of residential units there from 272 to 411, a 51% increase, decreasing the amount of land capable to absorbing stormwater, providing fewer parking spaces than standard zoning rules require, permitting construction of two 4-story apartment buildings 10 feet from Northampton Boulevard, and one 3-story apartment building 5 feet from Pleasure House Road.
Approval was made with scant consideration as to whether the approved redevelopment would urbanize and transform the character of our long-established community, impair the efficacy and safety of our roadways, and cause stormwater runoff damage to our roads and our residences.
In February 2021, about 40 of us filed an action in Circuit Court seeking to have approval of the Windsong Site rezoning and redevelopment plan declared unlawful. We contended that approval violated specific provisions of the Virginia Beach Zoning Ordinance and its Comprehensive Plan.
The City Council and Collier challenged our right to judicial review.
On August 5, 2021, without any explanation, Circuit Court dismissed our action denying us access to judicial review of City Council’s approval.
On December 13, 2021, we filed our petition for appeal to the Virginia Supreme Court, asking the state Supreme Court to permit us to appeal.
The City Council and Collier challenged our right to judicial review.
On August 5, 2021, without any explanation, Circuit Court dismissed our action denying us access to judicial review of City Council’s approval.
On December 13, 2021, we filed our petition for appeal to the Virginia Supreme Court, asking the state Supreme Court to permit us to appeal.
On March 9, 2022, the Supreme Court scheduled a 10-minute period after 9 a.m. during the morning of April 5, 2022, for us to make oral argument in Richmond to support our petition. George Squires will argue. Although they prohibit the in-person attendance of observers, except attorneys for City Council and Collier, they permit anyone to hear a live feed of the argument by using the following link:
New ambulance inspection complete!
“The City of Virginia Beach (City) is embarking upon an accelerated Flood Protection Program (FPP) as approved by voters in the November 2021 Bond Referendum. Jacobs has been working with City staff to develop an Implementation Plan that completes the projects within ten years. While developing the Implementation Plan, the following implementation activities and strategies were undertaken:”
Highly recommended reading for FPP (Flood Protection Program) geeks.
FPP Governance Team: The City Manager created an internal team that is working together to: 1) ensure the FPP is successfully delivered, 2) meet City Council and stakeholder expectations, and 3) coordinate with all City departments to work cohesively toward the common goal of delivering the program on schedule and in budget. The FPP Governance Team integrates all program activities, and as such is comprised of leadership from Public Works, including the Director, the City Engineer and the Stormwater Engineering Center; Finance; Budget; Purchasing; Communications, and the Office of Performance Accountability. The City Manager leads the group, which meets monthly to resolve issues, make decisions, and provide feedback and direction related to the FPP.
Process Improvements: Assistance and support is required from multiple City Departments to successfully implement the FPP. It is important to identify opportunities to improve internal processes necessary to implement the FPP. Working groups were established to identify gaps, improvements, and enhancements related to project management, real estate, master schedule, and strategic communications. The preliminary findings and initial recommendations from the working groups are summarized in Section 2 of this white paper and provide valuable input to our implementation plan and final report.
Thanks to Councilman Moss for forwarding a copy to us so quickly!
Note: More info to follow about FPP on this website soon.
Bayfront Advisory Commission Strategic Priorities Fiscal Year 2021-2022
“Dyer encourages people to come out to the Planning Commission public hearings to have their voice be heard.“We made a commitment, we intend to honor that commitment,” Dyer said.”
In September, City Council unanimously approved a resolution saying they would make the change within three weeks if voters approved of the city raising real estate taxes to borrow $567.5 million to fund 21 flood protection projects. The referendum passed by nearly 73%.
BAC Feb 17 330pm at OPVRS Agenda & previous draft meeting notes.
BAYFRONT ADVISORY COMMISSION
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad
3769 E. Stratford Drive
(enter on side opposite Shore Drive)
February 17, 2022
CALL TO ORDER – 3:30 pm
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Review and Approval of Minutes from 1/20/22
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Welcome Guests and Introductions – Phil Davenport, Chair
STAFF REPORTS & UPDATES
Stormwater Regulations
COMMITTEE REPORTS & UPDATES
Design – Bob Magoon
Communications – Vacant
Public Safety, Transit, Parking & Pedestrian Access – Martin Thomas
PRESENTATIONS/COMMISSION ITEMS
Discuss Strategic Priority update information
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
COMMUNITY REPORTS & UPDATES
ADJOURN
“Public Meeting on Community Revitalization Guidelines to be Held Feb. 23. The Community Revitalization Guidelines will be developed to consider environmental sustainability and the overall health, safety, and welfare of the community.”
The Virginia Beach Department of Planning and Community Development, in partnership with consultant Work Program Architects (WPA), will host the meeting to gather community input and recruit volunteers to serve on focus groups to help develop various components of the guidelines. It will allow for in-person and virtual audiences.
Community Revitalization Guidelines info. (CRG)
What is the CRG and why do we need it?
Along with many other major cities, Virginia Beach is experiencing changing demographics, shifting residential and retail market preferences, environmental changes, and technological advances. These changes are impacting the form and function of our major commercial shopping centers and corridors. Neighboring residential communities are present along these major commercial areas and are also impacted by these changes. These impacts warrants strategic plan and action by us to keep our major commercial shopping areas beautiful and functional, while maintaining the stability of our neighborhoods.
General Public Engagement Schedule
Meeting 1: February 2022 (Hybrid: In-person and Virtual)
Citywide community input through a hybrid meeting
Meetings 2, 3, & 4: March 2022 (In-person/Virtual)
Individual focus group meetings
Meeting 5: May 2022 (In-person/Virtual)
Combined meeting with focus groups to present Draft Report
Meeting 6: July 2022 (Ideally In-Person)
Community presentation of final document Draft
August –October 2022
Formal Planning Commission/City Council Adoption
Community Revitalization Guidelines – Focus Group Participation Form
“I can’t stop”. Removing derelict vessels from VB waterways.
You’ve seen them sunk and probably wondered why they’re there so long.
In case you missed the news about VDRF projects including info how you can help.
Ocean Park beach replenishment operation starts April 2022 maybe probably
Hooray!
It’ll be amazing when completed!
Hopefully no major storms between now & potential completion in June.
Bucketheads fire this morning
The unfortunate news at WAVY.com including video.
#WeLoveShoreDrive 