City Council Meeting, 7/14/2026

The City Council meeting of Virginia Beach on July 14, 2026, included extensive discussions on multiple procurement and development issues. Key procurement-related topics included the update on the city's focus action plan highlighting investments in public safety, housing, and economic development. The council reviewed a potential Request for Proposals (RFP) for the historic Kempsville Northeast Quadrant, emphasizing mixed-use development with attainable housing components. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to the controversial proposed sale and redevelopment of the Virginia Beach National Golf Course, with public speakers expressing concerns about transparency, process integrity, and community impact. The council deferred the vote on this matter to August 11, 2026, to allow for further public input. Additionally, the council considered zoning changes and conditional use permits related to residential and short-term rental properties, with several applications denied due to concerns about density, parking, and neighborhood compatibility. The meeting also featured a presentation of the 2025 disparity study on minority and women-owned business participation in city contracting, with recommendations to continue and refine inclusion programs. Motions were passed to approve appointments and to convert certain city-owned property into preservation status. Overall, the meeting reflected active engagement with procurement, development, and community planning issues, with several votes taken on zoning and appointments and a notable deferral on a major redevelopment project.