City Council Meeting, 6/23/2026

The City Council of Virginia Beach held a special formal session on June 23, 2026, focusing primarily on updates to the city's flood protection program and various planning and zoning matters. The flood protection briefing highlighted progress on multiple infrastructure projects, including the Eastern Shore Drive and Boow Creek Stormwater Park, with a reported expenditure nearing $200 million and total project estimates rising to approximately $1.5 billion due to inflation. The city has secured $73 million in state and federal grants and plans to apply for an additional $44 million. The council also reviewed several planning items scheduled for July, including conditional use permits, rezonings, and zoning ordinance amendments related to solar facilities, wireless communication towers, parking requirements, and residential development standards. Notably, the council discussed conditional use permits for short-term rentals and automobile repair facilities, as well as a conditional rezoning for a multifamily residential development. The meeting included a marketing update from the Convention and Visitors Bureau, detailing a $13 million advertising budget and successful campaigns to promote Virginia Beach as a year-round travel destination. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were reported during this session, but the flood protection program's ongoing capital projects and grant funding represent significant procurement activity for the city.