City Council Meeting, 7/7/2026

The City Council meeting of Virginia Beach on July 7, 2026, focused heavily on two major procurement-related topics: the preparation of the 2027 legislative agenda and the proposed sale and redevelopment of the Virginia Beach National Golf Course. The council received a detailed briefing on the legislative agenda timeline and policy priorities, with an emphasis on public safety and cannabis retail regulation. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to discussing the Request for Proposals (RFP) process for the golf course property, where nine proposals were received, including four with housing components and five focused solely on golf operations. The top-ranked proposal from Dragas Companies included a $38.1 million investment to renovate the golf course, add mixed-income housing units, and a childcare facility, promising an estimated $3.4 million in new annual tax revenue. The council heard extensive public commentary both supporting and opposing the sale, with concerns raised about transparency, the procurement process, environmental impacts, and fiscal implications for city services. Legal counsel clarified that the sale process complied with Virginia law and city policies, noting the voluntary nature of the RFP. The council also approved various zoning ordinance amendments and appointments to advisory committees. No final vote on the golf course sale was taken during this meeting, with some council members requesting additional time for review and public input.