Updates from May 15th Bayfront Advisory Commission Meeting

Beach Operations Bureau briefed on preparations for 2025 Beach Season. Residential beaches like Ocean Park are cleaned about 3 times a year. For most beach cleaning they start at 2:30 am and use spotters and bright headlights to prevent accidents with people.
Shore Drive Phase III ( from First Landing to Lesser, east side of the bridge only) Update
Public Works Bayfront CIP Tracker Spreadsheet (see below- updated info in red)
“Urban Tree Canopy and Stormwater Management Presentation” by Student Member Aubrey Moore made a strong case for the importance of tree canopy in managing storm water.
Commissioners voted to establish an ad hoc Lynnhaven Boat Ramp Committee to contribute to efforts to solve the issues of congestion and illegal activities that negatively impact the Ocean Park and Shore Drive community.
Next BAC meeting will be on Monday, June 16th at 3:30 pm at OPVRS (normal meeting day June 19th is a holiday).