City Manager’s Update

About 1,000 people watched as the Navy SEAL Monument was unveiled and dedicated to the

City yesterday morning during an awe-inspiring ceremony showcasing former and current Navy

SEALs. Virginia Beach resident Rick Woolard

spearheaded the project at 38th

Street at the Boardwalk,

which features a life-size “Naked Warrior” statue, a

Living Beach, Naval Special Warfare Insignias and

History Panels. Mayor Sessoms accepted the monument

on behalf of the citizens of Virginia Beach and spoke of

the Navy’s historic connection to the Navy.

During the ceremony, Navy SEALs placed sand

surround the base of the statue from places around the

world where SEALs and their forerunners served

including Hawaii, Vietnam and Normandy. The Wall

behind the Naked Warrior bears the insignias of the

major commands that organize, train, equip, deploy and

sustain units that make up Naval Special Warfare. Scenes from SEAL history and a summary of

their exploits from 1942 to 2017 are etched on history panels surround the Naked Warrior. For

more information, visit www.navysealmuseum.org.

Virginia Beach Boulevard now

commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King,

Jr., because on Thursday, July 20, we

unveiled one of five signs designating the

boulevard in his memory. The signs are

located where Virginia Beach Boulevard

intersects Atlantic Avenue, Birdneck Road,

Independence Boulevard, North Great Neck

Road and Newtown Road. By a 9-0 vote, the

City Council passed a resolution on April 18

authorizing signs to be erected in memory of

the civil rights leader.

Personnel from the Virginia Beach Fire Department,

Emergency Medical Services and Emergency

Communications and Citizens Services all assisted the City

of Chesapeake last week in the wake of a major fire at the

Chesapeake Crossing Senior Community Apartments complex.

At approximately 4:30 a.m. on July 15, Chesapeake Fire

responded to a reported structural fire at an apartment complex

that was home to many elderly people. Started by a lightning

strike, the fire was showing from the roof upon fire department

arrival. Three of the five buildings in the complex were

destroyed resulting in three deaths. Virginia Beach sent a

number of resources including two battalion chiefs, four

engines, four ladders and a Heavy Rescue unit from VBFD and

two ambulances and a supervisor from EMS to assist on-scene

and to

backfill

empty Chesapeake fire stations. ECCS sent a

supervisor to assist in the call center that was

set up for the incident.

Chesapeake Fire Chief Ed Elliott expressed

appreciation for the support Virginia Beach

provided. This incident highlights the great

working relationships we have with our

neighboring cities, as we each stand ready to

assist each other during large-scale events.

At this meeting, you can get an overview of the issues with the current City Hall and details on the

proposed options for renovating and rebuilding. City staff will be on hand to answer questions and

provide additional information. For more information, visit www.VBgov.com/CityHall2020.

The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) and the ViBe Creative District, in

partnership with Office of Cultural Affairs, is hosting internationally renowned artist, Maser,

for an artist residency that began last week. Maser will create a large mural on the back of

MOCA’s building (that faces I-264 heading west), a sculptural installation across the street from

the Virginia Beach Convention Center, and an entertainment stage in ViBe Park on Cypress

Avenue between the Virginia Beach Library and Wareings Gym

plaza. A walking tour of all three projects through the ViBe

Creative District in celebration of the artist residency will be open

to the public on Saturday, July 29 at 10 a.m.

For the 19th

Street pop-up art park, Maser will create an interactive,

brightly painted, maze-like installation that will be on display for 6-

8 months. The multipurpose entertainment stage in ViBe Park will

be constructed and painted in Maser’s signature bold, geometric style. The MOCA mural will

thematically tie all three of Maser’s pieces together.

The Virginia Beach History Museums shattered their single-day attendance record for the

second time in the past six months, this time thanks to the wildly popular Ice Cream Festival

held on Saturday, July 15. In celebration of National Ice Cream Day, the festival brought more

than 2,000 visitors to the Francis Land House. Many guests enjoyed touring the historic house

with staff and volunteer museum interpreters.

Rising students in the first through third grades recently had the opportunity to participate in

“Fire & Life Safety Camp,” a weeklong pilot program hosted by the Life Safety Office of the

Virginia Beach Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Bureau. This pilot phase, open to families

of fire, police, and sheriff’s department employees, offered lessons in fire, water, bike and gun

safety along with basic first aid and stranger danger. The camp included demonstrations by the

Life Safety educators, Virginia Beach Police Department Dive Team, Bomb Squad, K-9, and

Mounted Patrol, ECCS, and Virginia Beach CERT.

Lessons in emergency management included use of the Navy Region’s Fire Safety House, which

simulates a hurricane with sounds and sights of lightening, rain, and wind; fire danger with

smoke-filled rooms and fire alarms, fire extinguisher use and escape of a burning house through

a window; and lessons on when to call 9-1-1 or other emergency numbers. Homework required

campers to help create and practice an evacuation plan with their family. Students received a

certificate at a graduation ceremony held last Friday. Next summer, the Life Safety Office hopes

to open the camp to the public.

Distinctive Gourmet, food service partner at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, recently

won a People’s Choice Award during the Best of the Beast Food Competition at the Virginia

Zoo’s annual charitable event, the “Zoo-To-Do.” Dishes, desserts and treats from more than 15

local restaurants and eateries were sampled by nearly 600 attendees and then rated by local

celebrity judges. Distinctive Gourmet’s signature dish of shrimp and grits took home the award

in the savory category. Proceeds from the event will be allocated for the care of the zoo’s newest

family members, two white rhinos.

♦ July 18, 2017 – Copy of a letter from Russell J. Lyons, president of the Virginia Beach

Hotel Association, to Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. regarding support of the short-term

option for the Holiday Lights at the Beach.

♦ July 19, 2017 – Copy of an article from Scientific American titled, “Satellite Snafu

Masked True Sea Level Rise for Decades.”

♦ July 2017 – Copy of an article from The Parking Professional magazine titled,

“Profitable, Productive Partners” by Rob Fries and Ron Berkebile.

♦ Virginia Beach Television (VBTV) Program Schedule | July 23 through July 29.

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PUBLIC MEETINGS

VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL MEETING (Cox 48 / Verizon 45) — Recablecast of the July 18

meeting: Sun 9am; Thu 7pm; Fri 9am.

VIRGINIA BEACH CITY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING (Cox 47 / Verizon 47) — Recablecast of the

June 20 meeting: Mon 2pm; Wed 7pm; Sat 9am.

VIRGINIA BEACH TELEVISION – COX 48 / VERIZON 45

A BIOGRAPHY OF AMERICA: THE SIXTIES — View history as a living narrative rather than a series of irrefutable facts to be memorized. Prominent historians present America's story as something that is best understood from a variety of perspectives. Sun 5am; Tue & Thu 11am; Fri 12am. A PLACE OF OUR OWN: HEALTHY EATING HABITS — Insight and advice for solving issues related to parenting and child rearing. Sun 9pm; Mon 8am & 3pm; Thu 12am; Fri 3pm.

ACCESS VIRGINIA BEACH — Monthly news magazine highlighting city & school topics and issues.

Enjoy highlights from USO Wounded Warrior Week

2017 hurricane forecast is released

Danish Business Forum in Virginia Beach

Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response Team celebrates 100th sea turtle release

Everything’s Ducky at the Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum

Governor of Virginia signs Robot Bill

Get Pumped at Virginia Beach Recreation Centers

Groundbreaking John B. Dey Elementary School modernization project

Compass Keepers Club: Dorina Panchyshyn

STEM Trifecta highlights from June 8

Navy Fleet Reserve Band conducts workshop at Old Donation School

Oceans Of Success field trip celebrates student achievement Mon 12am, 2:30am, 11am, 1:30pm, 9pm & 11:30pm; Tue 5am & 7:30am; Wed 12am, 2:30am, 11am, 1:30pm, 6pm & 8:30pm; Thu 5am, 7:30am & 6pm; Fri 6pm & 8:30pm; Sat 5am, 7:30am, 11am, 1:30pm, 9pm & 11:30pm. AGAINST ALL ODDS: CONFIDENCE INTERVALS — Discover statisitical solutions to the puzzles of everyday life. Learn how data collection and manipulation - paired with intelligent judgement and common sense - can lead to more informed decision making. Sun 6am; Tue & Thu 12pm; Fri 1am.

AMERICAN CINEMA: THE COMBAT FILM — Explore film history and American culture through the eyes of Hollywood insiders. Sun 10pm; Mon 9am & 4pm; Thu 1am; Fri 4pm. ART OF THE WESTERN WORLD: A WHITE GARMENT OF CHURCHES - ROMANESQUE AND GOTHIC — From the restrained classical tradition to energetic and spontaneous modern art, masterpieces of the Western world are interpreted through major paintings, Sun 1pm; Fri 8am; Sat 2pm. DEVELOPING WRITERS: FIRST STEPS — Practical and philosophical advice for teaching writing while examining issues every teacher faces—such as high-stakes assessments and dealing with differently abled students. Sun & Tue 12am; Mon & Sat 6pm; Wed 9pm; Thu 8am & 3pm; Fri 5am. DISCOVERING PSYCHOLOGY: SENSATION AND PERCEPTION — Explore historic and current theories of human behavior through demonstrations, classic experiments and simulations, current research, documentary footage, and computer animation. Sun 11:30pm; Mon 10:30am & 5:30pm; Thu 2:30am; Fri 5:30pm. ETHICS IN AMERICA: DOES DOCTOR KNOW BEST? — Explore ethical dilemmas in legal, political, corporate, and military arenas through panel discussions with community leaders. Sun & Tue 1am; Mon & Sat 7pm; Wed 10pm; Thu 9am & 4pm; Fri 6am. EXPLORING THE WORLD OF MUSIC: MUSIC AND MEMORY — Explore basic elements of music and how music is an expression of culture. Sun 8:30am; Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri 2:30pm; Thu 11:30pm. FLIGHT SCHOOL: HIGHER, FASTER, FARTHER — From propellers to jet engines, from subsonic to supersonic speeds, explore revolutionary innovations in flight speed, distance, and aviation technology. Sun 4pm; Tue & Sat 9am; Wed 6am & 4pm. FOCUS NNS — Explore current events at Newport News Shipbuilding. Sun 8:30pm; Mon 7:30am; Tue & Fri 11:30pm; Wed 10:30am; Sat 2:30am & 5:30pm. FRONTLINE FIREFIGHTER — Produced by the City of Virginia Beach Fire Department to explore current training trends and report news of interest to firefighters and citizens alike. Mon 1am, 12pm & 10pm; Tue & Thu 6am; Wed 1am, 12pm & 7pm; Fri 7pm; Sat 6am, 12pm & 10pm. GEOGRAPHY IN U.S. HISTORY - MOVING NORTH TO CHICAGO: 1900-1945 — Explore the interrelated content of history and geography through geographic learning, using perspectives, information, concepts and skills essential to viewing and understanding historical events and developments. Sun 5pm; Tue & Sat 10am; Wed 7am & 5pm. HOW IN THE WORLD — Hop aboard the Airship Curiosity and discover a world of fun and adventure. How in the world does recycling work? What is the Magna Carta? How does a boat float? What is impressionism? Why does a golf ball have dimples? Sun 7pm; Mon 6am; Tue 10pm; Wed 9am; Thu 6:30pm; Fri 10pm; Sat 1am & 4pm. INSIGHTS INTO ALGEBRA: QUADRATIC FUNCTIONS — Explore strategies for improving typical teaching tactics of Algebra 1. Sun 7am; Tue & Thu 1pm; Fri 2am. KENNEDY CENTER PERFORMING ARTS: TERELL STAFFORD QUINTET — Sun & Tue 2am; Mon & Sat 8pm; Wed 11pm; Thu 10am & 5pm; Fri 7am. LEARNING MATH: PROPORTIONAL REASONING — Designed for elementary and middle school teachers, and organized according to standards developed by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, this series explores topics in measurement, number operations, statistics, geometry, and algebra. Sun 6:30am; Tue & Thu 12:30pm; Fri 1:30am. MATH MONSTERS — Designed for pre-kindergarten children, this animated series provides an amusing and enlightening introduction to mathematical concepts. Sun 5:30pm; Tue & Sat 10:30am; Wed 7:30am & 5:30pm.

MEET THE AUTHOR: KEVIN GARRAHAN — Sun 8am; Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri 2pm; Thu 11pm. MOM ALWAYS SAID: I NEED A BREAK FROM THIS SUMMER BREAK — Discussion between real moms with real experiences and real tips on raising a family. Mon 12:30am, 11:30am & 9:30pm; Tue & Thu 5:30am; Wed 12:30am & 6:30pm; Fri 6:30pm; Sat 5:30am, 11:30am & 9:30pm. MONEYTRACK: RETIREMENT REALITY CHECK — Learn how to make your money work for you, and keep your investments on track so you can retire in style and enjoy the good life. Sun 9:30pm; Mon 8:30am & 3:30pm; Thu 12:30am; Fri 3:30pm. NASA X — See how NASA researchers are testing revolutionary aircraft designs that have the potential to change the way we all fly. Mon 2am, 1pm & 11pm; Tue & Thu 7am; Wed 2am, 1pm & 8pm; Fri 8pm; Sat 7am, 1pm & 11pm. NEWSWRITING: BROADCAST NEWS WRITING — Explore techniques to become a better writer through traditional and emerging journalistic styles. Sun 11pm; Mon 10am & 5pm; Thu 2am; Fri 5pm. ON THE OTHER HAND — Learn American Sign Language. Sun 8pm; Mon 7am; Tue & Fri 11pm; Wed 10am; Sat 2am & 5pm. PLANET EARTH: THE LIVING MACHINE PART 2 — Sun 5:30am; Tue & Thu 11:30am; Fri 12:30am. READ-ALEE-DEED-ALEE - VALENTINE: BE MINE — An early reading series introducing sounds and rhyming patterns that unlock words and the meaning of words. Sun 3:45pm; Tue & Sat 8:45am; Wed 5:45am & 3:45pm. REAL VIRGINIA — Agricultural news and family-oriented stories presented by the Virginia Farm Bureau. Mon 12:30am, 11:30am & 9:30pm; Tue & Thu 5:30am; Wed 12:30am, 11:30am & 6:30pm; Fri 6:30pm; Sat 5:30am, 11:30am & 9:30pm. RURAL COMMUNITIES: LEGACY & CHANGE - ACT LOCALLY…AND INVEST — Examine why some rural areas in America are thriving while others are in decline. The social, political, and economic issues these communities face have far-reaching implications for individuals and the country as a whole. Sun & Thu 2pm; Fri 1pm. SHAMU TV: BIRDS ON THE BRINK — Witness amazing avian adaptations, learn about conservation efforts around the world, and discover simple actions that can help protect birds in your own backyard. Sun 3pm; Tue & Sat 8am; Wed 5am & 3pm. THE 4ORCE — A monthly newscast featuring the latest happenings throughout the United States military. Mon 1:30am, 12:30pm & 10:30pm; Tue & Thu 6:30am; Wed 1:30am, 12:30pm & 7:30pm; Fri 7:30pm; Sat 6:30am, 12:30pm & 10:30pm. THE MATH DUDE: LINEAR EQUATIONS — Middle and high school students can improve their algebra skills with these fast–paced programs devoted to Algebra I as it is taught in the classroom today. Sun 3:30pm; Tue & Sat 8:30am; Wed 5:30am & 3:30pm. THE ROAD TO RECOVERY: BRINGING TOGETHER MENTAL AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT AND RECOVERY SERVICES — Many efforts are underway to build a behavioral health system that enables Americans to find effective treatments and services in their communities. Explore some of the challenges with integration at the federal, state, and local levels, and discover the findings and recommendations of the 2016 surgeon general’s report, facing addiction in america: the surgeon general’s report on alcohol, drugs, and health. Sun 6pm; Mon 5am; Tue & Fri 9pm; Wed 8am; Sat 12am & 3pm.

VIRGINIA BEACH TELEVISION – COX 47 / VERIZON 47

A BIOGRAPHY OF AMERICA — Thu 8pm. A HISTORY OF BLACK ACHIEVEMENT IN AMERICA: THE FOUNDATION FOR EQUALITY — Explore the contributions of Black Americans to have influenced our culture, enriched our society, and shaped the history of the United States. Mon 10:30pm; Tue & Fri 11:30am & 3:30pm; Thu 11:30am. A PLACE OF OUR OWN — Wed 3pm. ACCESS VIRGINIA BEACH — Sun 9pm & 11:30pm; Mon 7:30am & 6pm; Tue & Thu 1:30pm; Wed 7:30am & 11:30pm; Fri 7:30am; Sat 6pm. AGAINST ALL ODDS — Thu 9pm. AMERICAN CINEMA — Wed 4pm. ART HISTORY: POP — Tue & Thu 6am. ART OF THE WESTERN WORLD — Mon 7pm; Tue 11pm; Wed 2pm; Fri 5pm & 11pm. CLASSIC ARTS SHOWCASE — Enjoy the classic arts by experiencing short video clips of film and music. Sat 12am through 8am, 1:30pm through 6pm, and 8pm through Sun 8pm. DEATH: A PERSONAL UNDERSTANDING: THE DYING PERSON — Gain a greater understanding of death and dying through case studies and moving personal stories of people facing their own death or the death of a loved one. Mon & Wed 11:30am; Tue & Thu 7:30am. DEVELOPING WRITERS — Fri 7pm. DISCOVERING PSYCHOLOGY — Wed 5:30pm. EARTH REVEALED: WIND, DUST, AND DESERTS — Explore how scientific theories are developed and how our activities today affect earth's continuing evolution. Mon 10pm; Fri 3pm; Thu 11am. ECONOMICS U$A: INFLATION — Explore fundamentals of economic history, theory, and practice. Mon 11pm; Tue & Fri 12pm & 4pm; Thu 12pm. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: YOUR FAMILY - OUT OF HARM'S WAY — Learn how to organize a family survival kit and how to develop a family disaster preparedness plan. Tue & Thu 7am. EXERCISE HORIZONS — Mon, Wed, Fri 10:30am; Tue & Thu 2:30pm. ETHICS IN AMERICA — Fri 8pm. EXPLORING THE WORLD OF MUSIC — Tue & Fri 10:30pm; Thu 3:30pm. FIT FOR DUTY: PLYOMETRIC DRILLS — An exercise program spanning several disciplines, such as kickboxing, Pilates, aerobics, weight training, and more. Produced by The Pentagon Channel. Mon & Wed 12pm; Tue & Thu 8am. FLIGHT SCHOOL — Thu 5pm. FRONTLINE FIREFIGHTER — Sun 10pm; Mon through Fri 9am; Mon, Wed, & Fri 1pm; Thu 11pm. FUZION FITNESS — Mon & Wed 11am; Tue & Thu 3pm; Fri 11am. GEOGRAPHY IN U.S. HISTORY — Thu 6pm.

HOMEBOUND EXERCISE — Mon, Wed, Fri 10am; Tue & Thu 2pm. HOW IN THE WORLD — Mon, Wed, & Fri 9:30am; Mon & Sat 6:30pm; Thu 11:30pm. INSIDE WRITING COMMUNITIES: WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM — Discover how writing workshops motivate students and help them become proficient writers. Mon 9:30pm; Fri 2:30pm; Thu 10:30am. INSIGHTS INTO ALGEBRA — Thu 10pm. JURY ORIENTATION — A helpful guide for anyone called to jury duty. Sun 8pm; Mon 8am & 8pm; Wed, Fri & Sat 8am. KENNEDY CENTER PERFORMING ARTS — Fri 9pm. LEARNING MATH — Thu 9:30pm. MATH MONSTERS — Thu 6:30pm. MEET THE AUTHOR: KEVIN GARRAHAN — Tue & Fri 10pm. MONEYTRACK — Wed 3:30pm. NASA X — Sun 11pm. NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART - AWARENESS SERIES: MODERN MASTERS — Short, evocative studies of the works of major artists represented in the collections of the National Gallery of Art. Tue & Thu 6:30am. NEWSWRITING — Wed 5pm. PLANET EARTH: THE LIVING MACHINE PART 2 — Thu 8:30pm. READ-ALEE-DEED-ALEE — Thu 4:45pm. REAL VIRGINIA — Sun 9:30pm. RURAL COMMUNITIES: LEGACY & CHANGE: ACT LOCALLY…AND INVEST — Examine why some rural areas in America are thriving while others are in decline. The social, political, and economic issues these communities face have far-reaching implications for individuals and the country as a whole. Tue 5pm; Wed & Fri 6pm; Thu & Sat 7pm. SHAMU TV — Thu 4pm. SIGNING TIME: MY THINGS — An introduction to American Sign Language for children. Mon & Wed 12:30pm; Tue & Thu 8:30am. THE 4ORCE — Sun 10:30pm. THE MATH DUDE — Thu 4:30pm. THE PATH TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY — For over 20 years, the Virginia Beach Visitors Center has served as a gateway to fun in the sun. Now, the building serves as a visible commitment to a city wide energy savings initiative. This video follows the process as the building goes through an energy audit. Sun 8:30pm; Mon 8:30am & 8:30pm; Wed, Fri & Sat 8:30am. THE WORLD OF CHEMISTRY: METALS — Mon 9pm; Fri 2pm; Thu 10am.

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