City Council Special Formal Meeting, 6/9/2026

The City Council Special Formal Meeting of Virginia Beach held on June 9, 2026, included key discussions on emergency management preparedness for the upcoming hurricane season and updates to the Attainable Workforce Housing Performance Grant Program. Emergency management briefings highlighted ongoing training, infrastructure upgrades, and community outreach efforts to enhance disaster readiness. The council also reviewed proposed changes to the housing grant program to align with recent state legislation, including capping the grant award amount over a 30-year period to ensure fiscal sustainability. The program incentivizes private developers to create affordable rental housing with no upfront city expenditure, and council members expressed strong support for continuing and expanding the initiative. Additionally, the meeting addressed public safety concerns related to school bus stop arm camera enforcement and discussed upcoming community and cultural events. The session concluded with a motion to recess into a closed session for discussions on real property acquisition, public contract awards, and personnel matters.