City Council Meeting, 6/16/2026

The City Council of Virginia Beach held a meeting on June 16, 2026, focusing significantly on economic development and capital improvement projects. A major agenda item was the briefing on the Virginia Beach National Golf Course, where the council reviewed the results of a recent RFP process for the sale and redevelopment of the golf course. The selected proposal from the Dragas Companies includes a $38 million investment to renovate the golf course, maintain it as a public facility, and develop 659 mixed-income housing units, with over half targeted at or below 120% area median income. The city plans a $7.9 million public infrastructure investment with a 99-year repurchase option to retain control over the golf course's use. Council members discussed the financial benefits, including projected real estate tax revenues of $3.44 million annually once stabilized, and the importance of preserving the golf course's legacy and public accessibility. The council also reviewed an update to the Interfacility Traffic Area (ITA) master plan, which proposes a $62.8 million investment in sports tourism, industrial development, and recreational amenities, aiming to balance economic growth with environmental preservation. The plan includes new sports facilities, multi-use championship fields, and stormwater management projects, with an emphasis on phased development and public input. Additionally, the council approved several ordinances related to emergency medical services, public parking facilities, and tourism development financing for a new hotel project, which is privately funded but supported by a tourism development financing program. The meeting concluded with appointments to various city boards and commissions and scheduling of a public hearing on the golf course sale for July 7, 2026.