Video index
Presentations
A. Resolution of Recognition: Grady M. Blaylock
B. Resolution of Recognition: Florence Kingston
Call to Order
Roll call (7 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
A. Invocation
The invocation was rendered by Father George Chioros, St. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church.
B. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Councilwoman Tina L. Vick.
C. Public Hearings
1. Change of Zoning, Kingsway Management Company, LLC., CZ-09-266, to R9 Mixed Use District with Amended Proffers
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN ORDINANCE NO. 5028-97 BY AMENDING THAT CERTAIN MAP ENTITLED, “ZONING DISTRICT MAP” (CONSISTING OF REAL ESTATE TAX ASSESSMENT MAPS 001 THROUGH 322 AND KEPT ON FILE IN THE OFFICES OF THE DEPARTMENTS OF CODES COMPLIANCE AND PLANNING) DATED THE 10TH DAY OF JUNE, 1997, WHICH SAID MAP IS MADE A PART OF THE SAID ORDINANCE NO. 5028-97. This ordinance changed the zoning of 2.60 acres, located at 501 Kingsway Drive, from R9 Mixed-Use, with proffers, to R9 Mixed-Use, with revised proffers. The revised proffers increased the number of proposed apartment units from 36 to 48 units, and replaced retail space with office space and live/work units. The revised proffers allowed the applicant to redesign the proposed apartment building to accommodate larger three-bedroom and live/work units. It provided enclosed garages for some of the residential units and a landscaped “green screen” along the site’s eastern boundary, with Fazoli’s Restaurant. A “green screen” is a lattice-type structure which enables plant material to cover it, providing a more attractive barrier between different uses. The Planning Commission voted unanimously 8:0 to recommend to City Council the approval of the change of zoning, with revised proffers. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Senator Thomas K. Norment, Jr. available to answer questions. HHB read Declaration.
Motion to closure of the public hearing 1. Change of Zoning, Kingsway Management Company, LLC., CZ-09-266, to R9 Mixed Use District with Amended Proffers Moved by Scott, seconded by McMillan.
Vote to closure of the public hearing 1. Change of Zoning, Kingsway Management Company, LLC., CZ-09-266, to R9 Mixed Use District with Amended Proffers (Approved)
Motion to defer the item to (a specific date) 1. Change of Zoning, Kingsway Management Company, LLC., CZ-09-266, to R9 Mixed Use District with Amended Proffers Moved by Scott, seconded by Bateman.
Vote to defer the item to (a specific date) 1. Change of Zoning, Kingsway Management Company, LLC., CZ-09-266, to R9 Mixed Use District with Amended Proffers (Approved)
2. Resolution Adopting the Jefferson Avenue Corridor Study
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE JEFFERSON AVENUE CORRIDOR STUDY IN FURTHERANCE OF THE GOALS AND POLICIES OF THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. This resolution adopted the Jefferson Avenue Corridor Study, as an element of the Framework for the Future 2030. The Jefferson Avenue Corridor Study, as recommended by the Framework for the Future 2030, was developed by the consultant firm Chan Krieger Sieniewicz. The Study developed a vision for the portion of Jefferson Avenue, located between 25th and 36th Streets, and identified improvements to the streetscape. The Study prescribes guidelines for future redevelopment within the corridor. The Planning Commission voted unanimously 8:0 to recommend to City Council the adoption of the Study. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Gloria Deloatch, 700 Water Front Circle, NN, applauded female members of Council. Commended Neil Morgan. Would like to see Southeast Plan.
Mr. Phil Bomersheim, urged Council approve the Jefferson Avenue Corridor Study/lPlan.
Dr. Saundra Cherry, urged Council to adopt the Jefferson Avenue Corridor Study/Plan.
Motion to closure of the public hearing 2. Resolution Adopting the Jefferson Avenue Corridor Study Moved by Vick, seconded by Bateman.
Vote to closure of the public hearing 2. Resolution Adopting the Jefferson Avenue Corridor Study (Approved)
Motion to adoption of the resolution 2. Resolution Adopting the Jefferson Avenue Corridor Study Moved by McMillan, seconded by Vick.
Vote to adoption of the resolution 2. Resolution Adopting the Jefferson Avenue Corridor Study (Approved)
3. Ordinance Authorizing Real Property Tax Exemption - Housing Development Corporation of Hampton Roads, Inc.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 40, TAXATION, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, ARTICL I., GENERAL PROVISIONS AND EXEMPTIONS, DIVISION 3., PROPERTY EXEMPTED BY DESIGNATION, BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION, NAMELY: SECTION 40-8.07, PROPERTY OF HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF HAMPTON ROADS. This ordinance amended Chapter 40, Taxation, Article I, General Provisions and Exemptions, Division 3, Property Exempted By Designation, by adding Section 40-8.07, Property of Housing Development Corporation of Hampton Roads, Inc. The Housing Development Corporation of Hampton Roads, Inc., a non-profit corporation, requested tax-exempt status for real property located at 6 Azalea Drive. The property consisted of a 1,152 square-foot brick, ranch-style house on 0.26 acres and used exclusively for charitable and benevolent purposes on a non-profit basis. The 2009-2010 assessment was $174,100 and the annual tax was $1,915.10. The property was rented, with rental fees paid by LINK of Hampton Roads. Based on staff’s review, it met the letal requirements to be considered for real estate tax-exempt status. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Mr. Paul Garman, 109 Chisman’s Pt., Yorktown, applying for tax exempt credit at 6 Azalea Drive,
Motion to closure of the public hearing 3. Ordinance Authorizing Real Property Tax Exemption - Housing Development Corporation of Hampton Roads, Inc. Moved by Scott, seconded by Vick.
Vote to closure of the public hearing 3. Ordinance Authorizing Real Property Tax Exemption - Housing Development Corporation of Hampton Roads, Inc. (Approved)
Motion to adoption of the ordinance 3. Ordinance Authorizing Real Property Tax Exemption - Housing Development Corporation of Hampton Roads, Inc. Moved by Bateman, seconded by Scott.
Vote to adoption of the ordinance 3. Ordinance Authorizing Real Property Tax Exemption - Housing Development Corporation of Hampton Roads, Inc. (Approved)
4. Ordinance Authorizing Real Property Tax Exemption - Christian Village of Eastern Virginia, Inc.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 40, TAXATION, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, ARTICLE I., GENERAL PROVISIONS AND EXEMPTIONS, DIVISION 3., PROPERTY EXEMPTED BY DESIGNATION, BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION, NAMELY: SECTION 40-8.08, PROPERTY OF CHRISTIAN VILLAGE OF EASTERN VIRGINIA, INC. This ordinance amended Chapter 40, Taxation, Article I, General Provisions and Exemptions, Division 3, Property Exempted By Designation, by adding Section 40-8.08,Property of Christian Village of Eastern Virginia, Inc. Christian Village of Eastern Virginia, Inc., requested tax exempt status for real property located at 38 Forrest Drive. The property consisted of a 43-unit apartment complex, on 3.01 acres, and used exclusively for charitable and benevolent purposed on non-profit basis. The 2009-2010 Assessment was $1,594,100 and the annual tax was $16,126. The property was a U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development project, which received the benefit of capital advances and project rental assistance under Section 202. Based on staff’s review, it met the legal requirements to be considered for real estate tax-exempt status. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Mr. Adrian Decker, available for questions. CM requested opportunity to meet with the client.
Motion to closure of the public hearing 4. Ordinance Authorizing Real Property Tax Exemption - Christian Village of Eastern Virginia, Inc. Moved by McMillan, seconded by Whitaker.
Vote to closure of the public hearing 4. Ordinance Authorizing Real Property Tax Exemption - Christian Village of Eastern Virginia, Inc. (Approved)
Motion to defer the item to (a specific date) 4. Ordinance Authorizing Real Property Tax Exemption - Christian Village of Eastern Virginia, Inc. Moved by McMillan, seconded by Vick.
Vote to defer the item to (a specific date) 4. Ordinance Authorizing Real Property Tax Exemption - Christian Village of Eastern Virginia, Inc. (Approved)
5. Ordinance Authorizing Real Property Tax Exemption - Peninsula Pastoral Counseling Center, Inc.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 40, TAXATION, OF THE CODE FO THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, ARTICLE I., GENERAL PROVISIONS AND EXEMPTIONS, DIVISION 3., PROPERTY EXEMPTED BY DESIGNATION, BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION, NAMELY: SECTION 40-8.06, PROPERTY OF PENINSULA PASTORAL COUNSELING CENTER, INC. This ordinance amended Chapter 40, Taxation, Article I, General Provisions and Exemptions, Division 3, Property Exempted By Designation, by adding Section 40-8.06, Property of Peninsula Pastoral Counseling Center, Inc. The Pastoral Counseling Center, Inc. requested tax exempt status for real property located at 707 Gum Rock Court. The property consisted of a 4.056 square-foot office facility, with 17,344 square feet of parking space, and was used exclusively for charitable and benevolent purposes on a non-profit basis. The 2009-1010 Assessment was $397,000, and the annual bill was $3,921.50. The office was used to provide pastoral counseling, consultation and education. Based on staff’s review, it met the legal requirements to be considered for real estate tax-exempt status. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Pastor Carl Jensen, 707 Gum Rock Court, NN, acknowledged members of the Board, distributed information on the Board.
Motion to closure of the public hearing 5. Ordinance Authorizing Real Property Tax Exemption - Peninsula Pastoral Counseling Center, Inc. Moved by Scott, seconded by Vick.
Vote to closure of the public hearing 5. Ordinance Authorizing Real Property Tax Exemption - Peninsula Pastoral Counseling Center, Inc. (Approved)
Motion to adoption of the ordinance 5. Ordinance Authorizing Real Property Tax Exemption - Peninsula Pastoral Counseling Center, Inc. Moved by McMillan, seconded by Vick.
Vote to adoption of the ordinance 5. Ordinance Authorizing Real Property Tax Exemption - Peninsula Pastoral Counseling Center, Inc. (Approved)
6. Ordinance Granting Utility Easement - 15198 Warwick Boulevard (Stoney Run Recreation Center)
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, THAT CERTAIN DEED OF EASEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, AND VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY, D/B/A DOMINION VIRGINIA POWER, DATED THE 8TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2009, FOR THE STONEY RUN RECREATION CENTER. This ordinance granted a utility easement to Virginia Electric and Power Company, D/B/A Dominion Virginia Power, over City-owned property at 15198 Warwick Boulevard. A request to receive bids was advertised in the Daily Press on July 27, 2009 and August 3, 2009. City Council received one bid for this easement at its August 11, 2009 meeting. This easement was needed to finalize the recorded plan for underground conduits and cables for the relocation of electrical service at the new Stoney Run Recreation Center. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to closure of the public hearing 6. Ordinance Granting Utility Easement - 15198 Warwick Boulevard (Stoney Run Recreation Center) Moved by McMillan, seconded by Scott.
Vote to closure of the public hearing 6. Ordinance Granting Utility Easement - 15198 Warwick Boulevard (Stoney Run Recreation Center) (Approved)
Motion to adoption of the ordinance 6. Ordinance Granting Utility Easement - 15198 Warwick Boulevard (Stoney Run Recreation Center) Moved by Scott, seconded by McMillan.
Vote to adoption of the ordinance 6. Ordinance Granting Utility Easement - 15198 Warwick Boulevard (Stoney Run Recreation Center) (Approved)
7. Resolution Approving the Acquisition of Real Property located at 494 and 496 Richneck Road
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO MAKE OFFERS TO PURCHASE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY HEREINAFTER MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED, SITUATE, LYNIG AND BEING IN THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, FOR THE RICHNECK ROAD AREAS REGIONAL BMP PROOJECT, TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THESE PURPOSED, AND AUTHORIZING THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECT THE PURCHASE AUTHORIZED HEREIN. This ordinance authorized the acquisition, or condemnation, if necessary, of +/- 4.99 acres from 494 Richneck Road and +/- 2.83 acres from 496 Richneck Road, for the proposed Richneck Road Area Regional Water Quality Basin Project. To reduce the effects of flooding within the Stoney Run watershed, the construction of a retention basin in the Richneck Road area was promoted to increase system storage capacity and facility flow. The proposed regional water quality basin project would receive run-off from approximately 260 acres of land, and the proposed project design was to accommodate the pollutant loads created from future run-off of the entire area. The acquisition of significant, undeveloped flood-plain restricted portions of the properties identified as 494 Richneck Road and 496 Richneck Road was required in order to construct the proposed regional stormwater retention basin as designed. Funding was available from previous appropriations within the Stormwater Management category in the CIP. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Butch and Melissa Dicks, 476 Richneck Road, Newport News, inquired about the cost of the project.
Motion to closure of the public hearing 7. Resolution Approving the Acquisition of Real Property located at 494 and 496 Richneck Road Moved by McMillan, seconded by Bateman.
Vote to closure of the public hearing 7. Resolution Approving the Acquisition of Real Property located at 494 and 496 Richneck Road (Approved)
Motion to adoption of the ordinance 7. Resolution Approving the Acquisition of Real Property located at 494 and 496 Richneck Road Moved by McMillan, seconded by Scott.
Vote to adoption of the ordinance 7. Resolution Approving the Acquisition of Real Property located at 494 and 496 Richneck Road (Approved)
8. Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of General Obligation General Improvement Bonds for $5,720,000 to Secure
a Loan from the Virginia Water Facilities Revolving Loan Fund
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED FIVE MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,720,000) PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF GENERAL OBLIGATIONS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, IN THE FORM OF GENERAL OBLIGATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO PAY THE COST OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS OF AND FOR THE CITY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECTS AND OTHER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM OWNED AND OPERATED BY SUCH CITY; APPROVING THE FORM OF SUCH BONDS AND DELEGATING TO THE CITY MANAGER OR ACTING CITY MANAGER AUTHORITY TO APPROVE CERTAIN DETAILS OF SUCH BONDS; APPOINTING THE CITY TREASURER AS REGISTRAR AND PAYING AGENT FOR SUCH BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS TO THE VIRGINIA RESOURCES AUTHORITY, AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE VIRGINIA WATER FACILITIES REVOLVING FUND, TO EVIDENCE THE BORROWING TO BE MADE BY SUCH CITY FROM SUCH FUND PURSUANT TO A FINANCING AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN SUCH AUTHORITY AND SUCH CITY; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF SUCH FINANCING AGREEMENT AND THE TAX COMPLAINCE AGREEMENT REFERRED TO THEREIN. This ordinance authorized the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, in a principal amount not to exceed $5,720,000, to secure a loan from the Virginia Water Facilities Revolving Loan Fund, to finance various capital improvement projects (CIP) in support of the City’s 2009 Sanitary Sewer Program. The loan proceeds would be used to finance the costs of the sewer rehabilitation projects and other improvements to the City’s wastewater treatment and sanitary sewer system. The Virginia Resources Authority (VRA) approved the City for the $5,720,000 loan. The not-to-exceed amount, represented an additional 10% allowed under program regulations, in the event of increased bid prices for the approved projects. The debt service for this financing was funded from the City’s Wastewater Fund. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to closure of the public hearing 8. Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of General Obligation General Improvement Bonds for $5,720,000 to Secure
a Loan from the Virginia Water Facilities Revolving Loan Fund Moved by Woodbury, seconded by Scott.
Vote to closure of the public hearing 8. Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of General Obligation General Improvement Bonds for $5,720,000 to Secure
a Loan from the Virginia Water Facilities Revolving Loan Fund (Approved)
Motion to adoption of the ordinance 8. Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of General Obligation General Improvement Bonds for $5,720,000 to Secure
a Loan from the Virginia Water Facilities Revolving Loan Fund Moved by Vick, seconded by Whitaker.
Vote to adoption of the ordinance 8. Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of General Obligation General Improvement Bonds for $5,720,000 to Secure
a Loan from the Virginia Water Facilities Revolving Loan Fund (Approved)
D. Consent Agenda
1. Minutes of the Special Meeting of August 11, 2009
2. Minutes of the Work Session of August 11, 2009
3. Minutes of the Special Meeting of August 11, 2009
4. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 11, 2009
5. Minutes of the Special Meeting of August 25, 2009
6. Resolution of Recognition: The Warwick Little League Junior League Baseball All-Star Team
A RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION FOR THE WARWICK LITTLE LEAGUE JUNIOR LEAGUE BASEBALL ALL-STAR TEAM. This resolution recognized the Warwick Little League Junior League Baseball All-Star Team for outstanding achievement. The team won the Virginia Junior League Baseball Tournament Championship game on July 29, 2009. The team shut out Danville by a score of 10-9, becoming the first Warwick team to capture a State title and advance to the Little League Baseball Junior Southeast Regional Tournament in Cartersville, Georgia. The team won 14 consecutive games, heading into the semifinal. The resolution of recognition acknowledged the outstanding achievement of the team and encourages them to continue their success. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
7. Resolution Authorizing An Agreement between the City and the Acting City Manager
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA AND NEIL A. MORGAN DATED THE 8TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2009. This resolution authorized the execution of an agreement between the City and Acting City Manager, Neil A. Morgan. On August 11, 2009, the Newport News City Council appointed Neil A. Morgan to the position of Acting City Manager of the City of Newport News, Virginia. In accordance with, and for the duration of the agreement, the Acting City Manager would perform all duties deemed normal and necessary for persons holding the position of City Manager, plus other duties as may be delegated by City Council. The appointment and agreement would remain in full force and effect unless modified or terminated in writing by mutual agreement of the parties.
8. Resolution Approving the Execution of the FY 2010 Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board (H-NNCSB) Performance Contract
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPROVAL OF THE NEWPORT NEWS CITY COUNCIL FOR THE STATE FISCAL YEAR 2010 COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD PERFORMANCE CONTRACT. This resolution approved the execution of the Fiscal Year 2010 Performance Contract for the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board (H-NN CSB). Each Community Services Board (CSB) entered into an annual Community Services Performance Contract for the purpose of funding services provided directly or contractually by the CSB. The Performance Contract was the document mandated by the General Assembly to provide performance accountability to the State by CSBs. The Performance Contact translated State funding to the CSB into core services, and the estimated number of consumers to be served. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
9. Resolution of Support for the Capital Campaign of the Foodbank of the Virginia Peninsula
A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN OF THE FOODBANK OF THE VIRGINIA PENINSULA. This resolution supported the Capital Campaign of the Foodbank of the Virginia Peninsula. At the August 11, 2009 Work Session, Council was updated on the status of the Foodbank’s Capital Campaign and was requested to formerly commit to funding the remaining balance due from the City’s initial pledge of $2 million. To date, $400,000 of the $2 million pledge had been released, with an additional $400,000 available from the FY 2009 Cash Capital allocation, leaving a balance of $1.6 million. During a July 20, 2009 meeting, it was agreed that the $1.6 million would be included in future Capital Improvement Plans (CIP), because of the City’s current, fiscally constrained operations and to postpone additional allocations over the next two fiscal years. The resolution included the language in support of the Foodbank’s Capital Campaign and Council’s desire to make the remaining three annual installments. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
10. Resolution Authorizing Renewal of A Lease Agreement with the Virginia Department of Historic Resources for Use of Office Space in the Warwick Courthouse
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, THAT CERTAIN RENEWAL OF LEASE FOR 1,100 SQUARE FEET OF SPACE AT 14415 OLD COURTHOUSE WAY BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, AND COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HISTORIC RESOUCES, DATED THE 8TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2009. This resolution renewed the lease agreement with the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (VDHR) for 1,100 square feet of office space in the Warwick Courthouse at 14415 Old Courthouse Way. The five-year lease agreement, established in September 2004, expired September 15, 2009. The agreement allowed for a five-year renewal/extension at the discretion of the City and the VDHR requested the City renew the agreement. The Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism supported the renewal/extension of the lease agreement, but recommended the lease term be reduced to one year. Other than reducing the lease length, the extended agreement would be under the same conditions and terms as the original lease. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
11. Resolution Authorizing the Execution of the Peninsula Narcotics Enforcement Task Force (PNETF) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
A RESOLUTION TO REPEAL RESOLUTION NO. 11731-08 AND TO AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANDA THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, THAT CERTAIN PENINSULA NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BY AND AMONG THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE; THE CITY OF HAMPTON, VIRGINIA; THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA; AND THE PENINSULA ASSOCIATION OF COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEYS DATED THE 1ST DAY OF JULY, 2008. This resolution approved and executed the Peninsula Narcotics Enforcement Task Force (PNETF) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), between the Virginia State Police, the City of Hampton, the City of Newport News, and the Peninsula Association of Commonwealth Attorneys. City Council approved the PNETF-MOU, dated July 1, 2008. The City of Hampton revised the MOU before executing it, to reference the City of Hampton, rather than the Hampton Police Department. The MOU provided for the cooperation of the signatories to establish the Task Force to enhance the enforcement of the Drug Control Act of the United States Code and the Virginia Code. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
12. Resolution Authorizing the Execution of the Standard Project Administration Agreement for the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Project (CMAQ) - Citywide Wayfinding Sign Program - Phase II
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS RATIFYING CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY PROJECT FUNDING FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION FOR PHASE II OF A WAYFINDING SIGN PROJECT AND GRANTING AUTHORITY TO PROCEED WITH THE PROJCT. This resolution authorized the Acting City Manager to execute the standard project administration agreement for the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Project (CMAQ) – Citywide Wayfinding Sign Program – Phase II. Council approved this action on May 26, 2009 and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) had since required administrative changes to the resolution. This resolution affirmed the administrative elements for Phase II of the Project, which established the cost of construction at $500,000. The City received $500,000 in CMAQ grant funds for Phase II of the project. No local matching funds were required. This was the second phase of a Citywide program to place signs that better directed motorists to destinations within the City. The City was to administer and front-fund the construction of this project. Upon completion of this project, the City would be reimbursed 100% from Federal and State funds through VDOT. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to closure of the public hearing D. Consent Agenda Moved by Bateman, seconded by McMillan.
Vote to closure of the public hearing D. Consent Agenda (Approved)
E. Other City Council Actions
1. Resolution Appropriating $240,000 for Pump Station No. 24 Electrical Upgrade Project
A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM 2009 VIRGINIA REVOLVING LOAD FUND ($240,000.00) TO PUMP STATION NO. 24 ELECTRICAL UPGRADE ($240,000.00). This resolution appropriated $240,000.00 from the 2009 Virginia Revolving Loan Fund (VRLF) for Pump Station No. 24 Electrical Upgrade Project. This upgrade was required to pr event future sewage overflows, provide sufficient pump station capacity, and accommodate continuing development in the service area and HRSD pressure policy. The project proposed the installation of larger pump motors, controls, generator and electrical service, as well as flow monitoring equipment required for the regional consent order work. This appropriation covered the contract costs, Dominion Virginia Power upgrade costs, plus a 5% contingency. The VRLF Bond Authorization for improvement to Sanitary Sewer Systems was $5,720,000. This appropriation left a remaining balance of $3,250,000 to be appropriated. Debt service on sanitary sewer improvements financed through the VLRF was paid with sewer user fees. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to adoption of the resolution 1. Resolution Appropriating $240,000 for Pump Station No. 24 Electrical Upgrade Project Moved by Bateman, seconded by McMillan.
Vote to adoption of the resolution 1. Resolution Appropriating $240,000 for Pump Station No. 24 Electrical Upgrade Project (Approved)
2. Award of Bid for Pump Station No. 24 Electrical Upgrade Project
Award the bid for the Pump Station No. 24 Electrical Upgrade Project to Mallory Electric Company. Mallory Electric Company was the low bidder on this project at $184,300.00. Mallory Electric Company performed well on similar contracts for the City of Newport News and was recommended for award of the project. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to award a bid to 2. Award of Bid for Pump Station No. 24 Electrical Upgrade Project Moved by McMillan, seconded by Scott.
Vote to award a bid to 2. Award of Bid for Pump Station No. 24 Electrical Upgrade Project (Approved)
3. Resolution Appropriating $2,230,000 for the Wastewater Pump Station Monitoring Equipment Installations - Phase II Project
A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM 2009 REVOLVING LOAN FUND ($2,230,000.00) TO WASTEWATER PUMP STATION MONITORING EQUIPMENT – PHASE II ($2,230,000.00). This resolution appropriated $2,230,000 from the 2009 Virginia Revolving Loan Fund (VRLF) for the Wastewater Pump Station Monitoring Equipment Installations – Phase II Project. A regional consent order required sewage pump station alarm systems to collect required data to evaluate station performance and its replacement would satisfy this requirement. The project proposed the installation of flow monitoring and cellular modern data collection equipment at 106 sewage pump stations. This appropriation partially covered the contract costs, but combined with a previously appropriated $690,000 would cover all contract costs, plus a 5% contingency. The VRLF Bond Authorization for improvements to Sanitary Sewer Systems was $5,720,000. This appropriation left a remaining balance of $3,490,000 to be appropriated. Debt service on sanitary sewer improvements financed through the VRLF was paid with sewer user fees. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to adoption of the resolution 3. Resolution Appropriating $2,230,000 for the Wastewater Pump Station Monitoring Equipment Installations - Phase II Project Moved by Scott, seconded by Vick.
Vote to adoption of the resolution 3. Resolution Appropriating $2,230,000 for the Wastewater Pump Station Monitoring Equipment Installations - Phase II Project (Approved) (Recorded at 01:25:31)
4. Award of Bid for the Wastewater Pump Station Monitoring Equipment Installations - Phase II Project
Award the bid for the Wastewater Pump Station Monitoring Equipment Installations – Phase II Project to Systems East, Inc. Systems East, Inc. was the low bidder on this project at $2,778,095.21. Systems East, Inc. has performed well on similar contracts for the City of Newport News and was recommended for award of the project. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to award a bid to 4. Award of Bid for the Wastewater Pump Station Monitoring Equipment Installations - Phase II Project Moved by McMillan, seconded by Scott.
Vote to award a bid to 4. Award of Bid for the Wastewater Pump Station Monitoring Equipment Installations - Phase II Project (Approved)
5. Resolution Appropriating $265,000 for the Purchase of 25.68? Acre Parcel at Diascund Shores Lane in New Kent County
A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM WATERWORKS RESTRICTED LAND FUND – MISCELLANEOUS – CIP ($265,000.00) TO WATERSHED LAND ($265,000.00). This resolution appropriated $265,000 for the purchase of the 25.58 +/- acre parcel located at Diascund Shores Lane, New Kent County. The acquisition of property located a Diascund Creek Reservoir provided access to a portion of a major arm of the reservoir (from Route 620 to water’s edge) and allowed Waterworks’ staff to monitor land use activities and water quality. The parcel, owned by Frederick C. Glissen of Mechanicsville, Virginia, was 25.68+/- acres and had an appraised value of $265,000. Funds in the amount of $265,000 were available to be appropriated from the Waterworks’ Restricted Land Fund that was established by Council for the acquisition of properties needed for protection and management of the City’s reservoirs. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to adoption of the resolution 5. Resolution Appropriating $265,000 for the Purchase of 25.68? Acre Parcel at Diascund Shores Lane in New Kent County Moved by Bateman, seconded by Vick.
Vote to adoption of the resolution 5. Resolution Appropriating $265,000 for the Purchase of 25.68? Acre Parcel at Diascund Shores Lane in New Kent County (Approved) (Recorded at 01:28:25)
6. Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of a 25.68? Acre Parcel at Diascund Shores Lane in New Kent County
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGININA, THAT CERTAIN REAL ESSTATE PURCHASE CONTRACT, AND ALL OTHER AGREEMENTS, DOCUMENTS AND NOTES RELATED TO THAT PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE ADJACENT TO THE DIASCUND RESERVOIR IN NEW KENT COUNTY, BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWPORT ENWS, VIRGINIA, AND FREDERIC C. GLISSON, DATED THE 8TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2009. This ordinance authorized the Acting City Manager to execute all documents necessary to acquire the Diascund Shores Lane Property. An offer to acquire the property for the appraised value of $265,000 was made, contingent on City Council’s approval, through the owner’s agent, and accepted by the land owner. The Acting City Manager recommended approval
Motion to adoption of the ordinance 6. Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of a 25.68? Acre Parcel at Diascund Shores Lane in New Kent County Moved by Vick, seconded by Woodbury.
Vote to adoption of the ordinance 6. Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of a 25.68? Acre Parcel at Diascund Shores Lane in New Kent County (Approved)
7. Resolution Approving a Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grants Program Project - Bridge Replacements
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF A TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT GENERATING ECONOMIC RECOVERY (TIGER) DISCRETIONARY GRANTS PROGRAM PRJECT FOR THE CITY REPAIR OR REPLACEMETN OF FIVE BRIDGES LOCATED IN THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS. This resolution supported a Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grants Program Project for the City to replace five aging bridges. The TIGER Discretionary Grants Program was funded with $1.5 billion and was a nationwide competitive process. The five bridge projects selected for this grant request were in need of replacement, some funded in the City’s CIP and others in VDOT’s FY 2010-2015 Six-Year Improvement Program. The deadline for application was September 15, 2009. Projects were expected to be complete by February 17, 2012. The estimated cost for this project was $22.2 million, but it may be necessary for the City to appropriate $2.2 million, to begin preliminary engineering design, in order to have the project completed by February 2012. The CIP had $7.4 million for the Fort Eustis Bridge over the Lee Hall Reservoir, $2.2 million for the Lake Maury Bridge, $1.2 million for the Fort Eustis Bridge over the CSX Railroad, and $1.1 million for the Huntington Avenue Bridge. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to adoption of the resolution 7. Resolution Approving a Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grants Program Project - Bridge Replacements Moved by McMillan, seconded by Whitaker.
Vote to adoption of the resolution 7. Resolution Approving a Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grants Program Project - Bridge Replacements (Approved)
8. Resolution in Support of a Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grants Program Project - Newport News Amtrak Station Relocation
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF A TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT GENERATING ECONOMIC RECOVERY (TIGER) DISCRETIONARY GRANTS PROGRAM PRJECT FOR THE CITY TO RELOCATE THE NEWPORT NEWS AMTRAK STATION TO A SITE DOWNTOWN AND CONSTRUCT A NEW STATION AT BLAND BOULEVARD. This resolution supported a Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grants Program Project for the City to relocate the Newport News Amtrak Station. The TIGER Discretionary Grants Program was funded with $1.5 billion and was a nationwide competitive process. The project selected for this grant would relocate the existing Amtrak Station at 9304 Warwick Boulevard to a site near the CSX Railway freight yard on 30th Street in downtown Newport News, and a second station on Bland Boulevard on 31 acres owned by the City. The project was consistent with the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation’s (DRPT) 2008 Statewide Rail Plan. The deadline for application was September 15, 2009 and projects were expected to be complete by February 17, 2012. The estimated cost for this project was $20 million, but it may be necessary for the City to appropriate reimbursable costs to begin preliminary engineering design in order to have the project complete by February 2012. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to adoption of the resolution 8. Resolution in Support of a Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grants Program Project - Newport News Amtrak Station Relocation Moved by Bateman, seconded by Vick.
Vote to adoption of the resolution 8. Resolution in Support of a Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grants Program Project - Newport News Amtrak Station Relocation (Approved)
F. Appropriations
1. Police Department - Virginia Department of Emergency Management Grant -$1,600
A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM FEDERAL REVENUE ($1,200.00) AND POLICE ASSET FORFEITURE ($400.00) TO SPECIALIZED POLICE SUPPLIES ($1,600.00). This resolution appropriated funds from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management for the Police Department to purchase two hand-held multi-threat detection systems. The City applied for and received a grant from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, part of the 2007 Port Security Program, Department of Homeland Security. The Police Department received $1,200 in federal funds to purchase the two hand-held multi-threat detection systems. A local match of $400 was required for the grant. The grant match was funded by reallocating previously appropriated Asset Forfeiture funds. This allowed the use of federal grant funds in the amount of $1,200 and reallocated Asset Forfeiture funds in the amount of $400. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
2. Police Department - Virginia Department of Emergency Management Grant - $20,000
A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM FEDERAL REVENUE ($15,000.00) AND POLICE ASSET FORFEITURE ($5,000.00) TO SPECIALIZED POLICE SUPPLIES ($20,000.00). This resolution appropriated funds from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management for the Police Department to purchase forward looking infrared radar (FLIR) system. The City applied for and received a grant from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, part of the 2007 Port Security Program, Department of Homeland Security. The Police Department received $15,000 in federal funds to purchase the FLIR system. A local match of $5,000 was required for the grant. The grant match was funded by reallocating previously appropriated Asset Forfeiture funds. This allowed the use of federal funds in the amount of $15,000 and reallocated Asset Forfeiture funds in the amount of $5,000. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
3. Police Department - Virginia Department of Emergency Management Grant - $650,000
A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM FEDERAL REVENUE ($487,500.00) AND POLICE ASSET FORFEITURE ($162,500.00) TO MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT ($650,000.00). This resolution appropriated funds from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management for the Police Department to purchase a mobile command unit. The City applied for and received a grant from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, part of the 2007 Port Security Program, Department of Homeland Security. The Police Department received $487,500 in federal funds toward the purchase of the vehicle. A local match of $126.5000 was required for the grant. A grant match was funded by a combination of appropriating Asset Forfeiture funds ($139,000) and reallocating previously appropriated Asset Forfeiture funds ($23,500). This allowed the use of federal grant funds in the amount of $487,500 and matching funds from Asset Forfeiture in the amount of $162,500. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
4. Commonwealth's Attorney's Office - Department of Criminal Justice Services Victim/Witness Program Grant - $295,610
A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM FEDERAL REVENUE ($221,708.00) AND VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES ($73,902.00) TO VICTIM WITNESS PROGRAM GRANT ($295,610.00). This resolution appropriated funds from the federal government and State Department of Criminal Justice o the Victim/Witness Program. The Victim Witness program provided a variety of services and referral assistance to victims and witnesses of crime. The City applied for and received a grant from the federal government and State Department of Criminal Justice in the amount o f$295,610. The Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office Victim/Witness Program received $295,610 to support staff salaries and program supplies. This allowed the use of federal and state funds in the amount of $295,610 for the Victim/Witness Program. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
5. Peninsula Disability Services Board - State Grant Revenue - $3,700
A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATIVE SERVICES ($3,700.00) TO PENINSULA DISABILITY SERVICES BOARD ($3,700.00). This resolution appropriated $3,700.00 of State Grant Revenue for Fiscal Year 2009 Peninsula Disability Services Board. The City of Newport News acts as fiscal agent for the Peninsula Disability Services Board (PDSB), which had representation from the cities of Newport News, Hampton, Williamsburg, Poquoson, and the counties of James City and York. This was the ninth year the City had acted as fiscal agent for this program. The grant was appropriated annually to enable the disbursement of the funds. The annual appropriation prior to FY 2009 was $14,800. Due to state budget shortfalls, the grant was reduced to $3,700. The grant monies were used solely for the Board’s staff support. No local grant match was required. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to adoption of appropriation F. Appropriations Moved by Bateman, seconded by Whitaker.
Vote to adoption of appropriation F. Appropriations (Approved) (Recorded at 01:33:25)
G. Citizen Comments on Matters Germane to the Business of City Council
Kimberly Winn, addressed reduced areas at the West Avenue Branch Library; as well as the need for affordable housing in the SE community.
Mr. John Gergely, 449 Winterhaven Drive, NN, addressed Council re the extension of Middle Ground Blvd. and connection to the Oyster Point Study. Further addressed reduced speed on Warwick Blvd. near CNU.
John Procyson, addressed Council regarding the EDA needing more oversight and why.
Rev. James Rudisill, spoke on behalf of the homeless. Addressed policies of the City and how they did not help/affect the homeless.
Ms. Carol Hogge, 3 Gay Drive, advocated for the rebuilding of the Deep Creek Pier.
*H. New Business and Councilmember Comments
Councilwoman Tina Vick reminded citizens about the activities for the Southeast Day Parade and Festival, beginning with a luncheon on Friday, 9/11/2009 at the Omni, through Sunday, 9/13/2009. Ms. Alveda King, neice of Dr. MLK, Jr., would be the special guest.
Mayor Frank announced that the NNFD had been designated a Class II in the public protection classification, one of only six in the State that reached that level of distinction. He offered congratulations to Chief Kenneth Jones and his staff for their hard work.
Mayor Frank further commented on the NNPS' handling of President Obama’s Speech to School Children.
Councilwoman McMillan reiterated the upcoming SE Community Day Parade & Festival festivities.
Councilwoman McMillan reminded the citizens about the celebration of relocation of the Lee Hall Depot on Wednesday, Spetember 9, 2009 at 11:00 a.m.
Councilwoman McMillan reminded of the National Day of Remembrance on Friday, September 11, 2009 and urged citizens to hang out their American flags.
Councilwoman McMillan announced the Denbigh Day 2009 festivities and parade on Saturday, September 19, 2009.
Councilwoman Scott offered congratulations to the NNPD sponsorship of the Field of Friends events. She thanked the Hampton-Newport News Continentals for donating school supplies.
Councilwoman commended men from the "Best Kept Secret" for providing free hair cuts for the youth throughout the City.
Councilwoman Scott announced that September 4, 2009 officially concluded the "Feeding Future Leaders" initiative. She thanked the NNPS for volunteering. She advised that over 5,000 were fed. She offered special thanks to "Peace in the Streets," a non-profit partner for the USDA event.
She announce that she had received numerous calls regarding busing. She urged parents to contact the School Board.
Councilwoman Scott extended a Happy 81st birthday to Ms. Matsi Montsui, also known as "Grandma."
Adjourn
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A. Resolution of Recognition: Grady M. Blaylock
B. Resolution of Recognition: Florence Kingston
Call to Order
Roll call (7 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
A. Invocation
The invocation was rendered by Father George Chioros, St. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church.
B. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Councilwoman Tina L. Vick.
C. Public Hearings
1. Change of Zoning, Kingsway Management Company, LLC., CZ-09-266, to R9 Mixed Use District with Amended Proffers
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN ORDINANCE NO. 5028-97 BY AMENDING THAT CERTAIN MAP ENTITLED, “ZONING DISTRICT MAP” (CONSISTING OF REAL ESTATE TAX ASSESSMENT MAPS 001 THROUGH 322 AND KEPT ON FILE IN THE OFFICES OF THE DEPARTMENTS OF CODES COMPLIANCE AND PLANNING) DATED THE 10TH DAY OF JUNE, 1997, WHICH SAID MAP IS MADE A PART OF THE SAID ORDINANCE NO. 5028-97. This ordinance changed the zoning of 2.60 acres, located at 501 Kingsway Drive, from R9 Mixed-Use, with proffers, to R9 Mixed-Use, with revised proffers. The revised proffers increased the number of proposed apartment units from 36 to 48 units, and replaced retail space with office space and live/work units. The revised proffers allowed the applicant to redesign the proposed apartment building to accommodate larger three-bedroom and live/work units. It provided enclosed garages for some of the residential units and a landscaped “green screen” along the site’s eastern boundary, with Fazoli’s Restaurant. A “green screen” is a lattice-type structure which enables plant material to cover it, providing a more attractive barrier between different uses. The Planning Commission voted unanimously 8:0 to recommend to City Council the approval of the change of zoning, with revised proffers. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Senator Thomas K. Norment, Jr. available to answer questions. HHB read Declaration.
Motion to closure of the public hearing 1. Change of Zoning, Kingsway Management Company, LLC., CZ-09-266, to R9 Mixed Use District with Amended Proffers Moved by Scott, seconded by McMillan.
Vote to closure of the public hearing 1. Change of Zoning, Kingsway Management Company, LLC., CZ-09-266, to R9 Mixed Use District with Amended Proffers (Approved)
Motion to defer the item to (a specific date) 1. Change of Zoning, Kingsway Management Company, LLC., CZ-09-266, to R9 Mixed Use District with Amended Proffers Moved by Scott, seconded by Bateman.
Vote to defer the item to (a specific date) 1. Change of Zoning, Kingsway Management Company, LLC., CZ-09-266, to R9 Mixed Use District with Amended Proffers (Approved)
2. Resolution Adopting the Jefferson Avenue Corridor Study
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE JEFFERSON AVENUE CORRIDOR STUDY IN FURTHERANCE OF THE GOALS AND POLICIES OF THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. This resolution adopted the Jefferson Avenue Corridor Study, as an element of the Framework for the Future 2030. The Jefferson Avenue Corridor Study, as recommended by the Framework for the Future 2030, was developed by the consultant firm Chan Krieger Sieniewicz. The Study developed a vision for the portion of Jefferson Avenue, located between 25th and 36th Streets, and identified improvements to the streetscape. The Study prescribes guidelines for future redevelopment within the corridor. The Planning Commission voted unanimously 8:0 to recommend to City Council the adoption of the Study. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Gloria Deloatch, 700 Water Front Circle, NN, applauded female members of Council. Commended Neil Morgan. Would like to see Southeast Plan.
Mr. Phil Bomersheim, urged Council approve the Jefferson Avenue Corridor Study/lPlan.
Dr. Saundra Cherry, urged Council to adopt the Jefferson Avenue Corridor Study/Plan.
Motion to closure of the public hearing 2. Resolution Adopting the Jefferson Avenue Corridor Study Moved by Vick, seconded by Bateman.
Vote to closure of the public hearing 2. Resolution Adopting the Jefferson Avenue Corridor Study (Approved)
Motion to adoption of the resolution 2. Resolution Adopting the Jefferson Avenue Corridor Study Moved by McMillan, seconded by Vick.
Vote to adoption of the resolution 2. Resolution Adopting the Jefferson Avenue Corridor Study (Approved)
3. Ordinance Authorizing Real Property Tax Exemption - Housing Development Corporation of Hampton Roads, Inc.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 40, TAXATION, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, ARTICL I., GENERAL PROVISIONS AND EXEMPTIONS, DIVISION 3., PROPERTY EXEMPTED BY DESIGNATION, BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION, NAMELY: SECTION 40-8.07, PROPERTY OF HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF HAMPTON ROADS. This ordinance amended Chapter 40, Taxation, Article I, General Provisions and Exemptions, Division 3, Property Exempted By Designation, by adding Section 40-8.07, Property of Housing Development Corporation of Hampton Roads, Inc. The Housing Development Corporation of Hampton Roads, Inc., a non-profit corporation, requested tax-exempt status for real property located at 6 Azalea Drive. The property consisted of a 1,152 square-foot brick, ranch-style house on 0.26 acres and used exclusively for charitable and benevolent purposes on a non-profit basis. The 2009-2010 assessment was $174,100 and the annual tax was $1,915.10. The property was rented, with rental fees paid by LINK of Hampton Roads. Based on staff’s review, it met the letal requirements to be considered for real estate tax-exempt status. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Mr. Paul Garman, 109 Chisman’s Pt., Yorktown, applying for tax exempt credit at 6 Azalea Drive,
Motion to closure of the public hearing 3. Ordinance Authorizing Real Property Tax Exemption - Housing Development Corporation of Hampton Roads, Inc. Moved by Scott, seconded by Vick.
Vote to closure of the public hearing 3. Ordinance Authorizing Real Property Tax Exemption - Housing Development Corporation of Hampton Roads, Inc. (Approved)
Motion to adoption of the ordinance 3. Ordinance Authorizing Real Property Tax Exemption - Housing Development Corporation of Hampton Roads, Inc. Moved by Bateman, seconded by Scott.
Vote to adoption of the ordinance 3. Ordinance Authorizing Real Property Tax Exemption - Housing Development Corporation of Hampton Roads, Inc. (Approved)
4. Ordinance Authorizing Real Property Tax Exemption - Christian Village of Eastern Virginia, Inc.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 40, TAXATION, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, ARTICLE I., GENERAL PROVISIONS AND EXEMPTIONS, DIVISION 3., PROPERTY EXEMPTED BY DESIGNATION, BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION, NAMELY: SECTION 40-8.08, PROPERTY OF CHRISTIAN VILLAGE OF EASTERN VIRGINIA, INC. This ordinance amended Chapter 40, Taxation, Article I, General Provisions and Exemptions, Division 3, Property Exempted By Designation, by adding Section 40-8.08,Property of Christian Village of Eastern Virginia, Inc. Christian Village of Eastern Virginia, Inc., requested tax exempt status for real property located at 38 Forrest Drive. The property consisted of a 43-unit apartment complex, on 3.01 acres, and used exclusively for charitable and benevolent purposed on non-profit basis. The 2009-2010 Assessment was $1,594,100 and the annual tax was $16,126. The property was a U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development project, which received the benefit of capital advances and project rental assistance under Section 202. Based on staff’s review, it met the legal requirements to be considered for real estate tax-exempt status. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Mr. Adrian Decker, available for questions. CM requested opportunity to meet with the client.
Motion to closure of the public hearing 4. Ordinance Authorizing Real Property Tax Exemption - Christian Village of Eastern Virginia, Inc. Moved by McMillan, seconded by Whitaker.
Vote to closure of the public hearing 4. Ordinance Authorizing Real Property Tax Exemption - Christian Village of Eastern Virginia, Inc. (Approved)
Motion to defer the item to (a specific date) 4. Ordinance Authorizing Real Property Tax Exemption - Christian Village of Eastern Virginia, Inc. Moved by McMillan, seconded by Vick.
Vote to defer the item to (a specific date) 4. Ordinance Authorizing Real Property Tax Exemption - Christian Village of Eastern Virginia, Inc. (Approved)
5. Ordinance Authorizing Real Property Tax Exemption - Peninsula Pastoral Counseling Center, Inc.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 40, TAXATION, OF THE CODE FO THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, ARTICLE I., GENERAL PROVISIONS AND EXEMPTIONS, DIVISION 3., PROPERTY EXEMPTED BY DESIGNATION, BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION, NAMELY: SECTION 40-8.06, PROPERTY OF PENINSULA PASTORAL COUNSELING CENTER, INC. This ordinance amended Chapter 40, Taxation, Article I, General Provisions and Exemptions, Division 3, Property Exempted By Designation, by adding Section 40-8.06, Property of Peninsula Pastoral Counseling Center, Inc. The Pastoral Counseling Center, Inc. requested tax exempt status for real property located at 707 Gum Rock Court. The property consisted of a 4.056 square-foot office facility, with 17,344 square feet of parking space, and was used exclusively for charitable and benevolent purposes on a non-profit basis. The 2009-1010 Assessment was $397,000, and the annual bill was $3,921.50. The office was used to provide pastoral counseling, consultation and education. Based on staff’s review, it met the legal requirements to be considered for real estate tax-exempt status. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Pastor Carl Jensen, 707 Gum Rock Court, NN, acknowledged members of the Board, distributed information on the Board.
Motion to closure of the public hearing 5. Ordinance Authorizing Real Property Tax Exemption - Peninsula Pastoral Counseling Center, Inc. Moved by Scott, seconded by Vick.
Vote to closure of the public hearing 5. Ordinance Authorizing Real Property Tax Exemption - Peninsula Pastoral Counseling Center, Inc. (Approved)
Motion to adoption of the ordinance 5. Ordinance Authorizing Real Property Tax Exemption - Peninsula Pastoral Counseling Center, Inc. Moved by McMillan, seconded by Vick.
Vote to adoption of the ordinance 5. Ordinance Authorizing Real Property Tax Exemption - Peninsula Pastoral Counseling Center, Inc. (Approved)
6. Ordinance Granting Utility Easement - 15198 Warwick Boulevard (Stoney Run Recreation Center)
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, THAT CERTAIN DEED OF EASEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, AND VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY, D/B/A DOMINION VIRGINIA POWER, DATED THE 8TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2009, FOR THE STONEY RUN RECREATION CENTER. This ordinance granted a utility easement to Virginia Electric and Power Company, D/B/A Dominion Virginia Power, over City-owned property at 15198 Warwick Boulevard. A request to receive bids was advertised in the Daily Press on July 27, 2009 and August 3, 2009. City Council received one bid for this easement at its August 11, 2009 meeting. This easement was needed to finalize the recorded plan for underground conduits and cables for the relocation of electrical service at the new Stoney Run Recreation Center. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to closure of the public hearing 6. Ordinance Granting Utility Easement - 15198 Warwick Boulevard (Stoney Run Recreation Center) Moved by McMillan, seconded by Scott.
Vote to closure of the public hearing 6. Ordinance Granting Utility Easement - 15198 Warwick Boulevard (Stoney Run Recreation Center) (Approved)
Motion to adoption of the ordinance 6. Ordinance Granting Utility Easement - 15198 Warwick Boulevard (Stoney Run Recreation Center) Moved by Scott, seconded by McMillan.
Vote to adoption of the ordinance 6. Ordinance Granting Utility Easement - 15198 Warwick Boulevard (Stoney Run Recreation Center) (Approved)
7. Resolution Approving the Acquisition of Real Property located at 494 and 496 Richneck Road
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO MAKE OFFERS TO PURCHASE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY HEREINAFTER MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED, SITUATE, LYNIG AND BEING IN THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, FOR THE RICHNECK ROAD AREAS REGIONAL BMP PROOJECT, TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THESE PURPOSED, AND AUTHORIZING THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECT THE PURCHASE AUTHORIZED HEREIN. This ordinance authorized the acquisition, or condemnation, if necessary, of +/- 4.99 acres from 494 Richneck Road and +/- 2.83 acres from 496 Richneck Road, for the proposed Richneck Road Area Regional Water Quality Basin Project. To reduce the effects of flooding within the Stoney Run watershed, the construction of a retention basin in the Richneck Road area was promoted to increase system storage capacity and facility flow. The proposed regional water quality basin project would receive run-off from approximately 260 acres of land, and the proposed project design was to accommodate the pollutant loads created from future run-off of the entire area. The acquisition of significant, undeveloped flood-plain restricted portions of the properties identified as 494 Richneck Road and 496 Richneck Road was required in order to construct the proposed regional stormwater retention basin as designed. Funding was available from previous appropriations within the Stormwater Management category in the CIP. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Butch and Melissa Dicks, 476 Richneck Road, Newport News, inquired about the cost of the project.
Motion to closure of the public hearing 7. Resolution Approving the Acquisition of Real Property located at 494 and 496 Richneck Road Moved by McMillan, seconded by Bateman.
Vote to closure of the public hearing 7. Resolution Approving the Acquisition of Real Property located at 494 and 496 Richneck Road (Approved)
Motion to adoption of the ordinance 7. Resolution Approving the Acquisition of Real Property located at 494 and 496 Richneck Road Moved by McMillan, seconded by Scott.
Vote to adoption of the ordinance 7. Resolution Approving the Acquisition of Real Property located at 494 and 496 Richneck Road (Approved)
8. Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of General Obligation General Improvement Bonds for $5,720,000 to Secure
a Loan from the Virginia Water Facilities Revolving Loan Fund
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED FIVE MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,720,000) PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF GENERAL OBLIGATIONS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, IN THE FORM OF GENERAL OBLIGATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO PAY THE COST OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS OF AND FOR THE CITY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECTS AND OTHER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM OWNED AND OPERATED BY SUCH CITY; APPROVING THE FORM OF SUCH BONDS AND DELEGATING TO THE CITY MANAGER OR ACTING CITY MANAGER AUTHORITY TO APPROVE CERTAIN DETAILS OF SUCH BONDS; APPOINTING THE CITY TREASURER AS REGISTRAR AND PAYING AGENT FOR SUCH BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS TO THE VIRGINIA RESOURCES AUTHORITY, AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE VIRGINIA WATER FACILITIES REVOLVING FUND, TO EVIDENCE THE BORROWING TO BE MADE BY SUCH CITY FROM SUCH FUND PURSUANT TO A FINANCING AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN SUCH AUTHORITY AND SUCH CITY; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF SUCH FINANCING AGREEMENT AND THE TAX COMPLAINCE AGREEMENT REFERRED TO THEREIN. This ordinance authorized the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, in a principal amount not to exceed $5,720,000, to secure a loan from the Virginia Water Facilities Revolving Loan Fund, to finance various capital improvement projects (CIP) in support of the City’s 2009 Sanitary Sewer Program. The loan proceeds would be used to finance the costs of the sewer rehabilitation projects and other improvements to the City’s wastewater treatment and sanitary sewer system. The Virginia Resources Authority (VRA) approved the City for the $5,720,000 loan. The not-to-exceed amount, represented an additional 10% allowed under program regulations, in the event of increased bid prices for the approved projects. The debt service for this financing was funded from the City’s Wastewater Fund. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to closure of the public hearing 8. Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of General Obligation General Improvement Bonds for $5,720,000 to Secure
a Loan from the Virginia Water Facilities Revolving Loan Fund Moved by Woodbury, seconded by Scott.
Vote to closure of the public hearing 8. Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of General Obligation General Improvement Bonds for $5,720,000 to Secure
a Loan from the Virginia Water Facilities Revolving Loan Fund (Approved)
Motion to adoption of the ordinance 8. Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of General Obligation General Improvement Bonds for $5,720,000 to Secure
a Loan from the Virginia Water Facilities Revolving Loan Fund Moved by Vick, seconded by Whitaker.
Vote to adoption of the ordinance 8. Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of General Obligation General Improvement Bonds for $5,720,000 to Secure
a Loan from the Virginia Water Facilities Revolving Loan Fund (Approved)
D. Consent Agenda
1. Minutes of the Special Meeting of August 11, 2009
2. Minutes of the Work Session of August 11, 2009
3. Minutes of the Special Meeting of August 11, 2009
4. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 11, 2009
5. Minutes of the Special Meeting of August 25, 2009
6. Resolution of Recognition: The Warwick Little League Junior League Baseball All-Star Team
A RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION FOR THE WARWICK LITTLE LEAGUE JUNIOR LEAGUE BASEBALL ALL-STAR TEAM. This resolution recognized the Warwick Little League Junior League Baseball All-Star Team for outstanding achievement. The team won the Virginia Junior League Baseball Tournament Championship game on July 29, 2009. The team shut out Danville by a score of 10-9, becoming the first Warwick team to capture a State title and advance to the Little League Baseball Junior Southeast Regional Tournament in Cartersville, Georgia. The team won 14 consecutive games, heading into the semifinal. The resolution of recognition acknowledged the outstanding achievement of the team and encourages them to continue their success. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
7. Resolution Authorizing An Agreement between the City and the Acting City Manager
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA AND NEIL A. MORGAN DATED THE 8TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2009. This resolution authorized the execution of an agreement between the City and Acting City Manager, Neil A. Morgan. On August 11, 2009, the Newport News City Council appointed Neil A. Morgan to the position of Acting City Manager of the City of Newport News, Virginia. In accordance with, and for the duration of the agreement, the Acting City Manager would perform all duties deemed normal and necessary for persons holding the position of City Manager, plus other duties as may be delegated by City Council. The appointment and agreement would remain in full force and effect unless modified or terminated in writing by mutual agreement of the parties.
8. Resolution Approving the Execution of the FY 2010 Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board (H-NNCSB) Performance Contract
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPROVAL OF THE NEWPORT NEWS CITY COUNCIL FOR THE STATE FISCAL YEAR 2010 COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD PERFORMANCE CONTRACT. This resolution approved the execution of the Fiscal Year 2010 Performance Contract for the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board (H-NN CSB). Each Community Services Board (CSB) entered into an annual Community Services Performance Contract for the purpose of funding services provided directly or contractually by the CSB. The Performance Contract was the document mandated by the General Assembly to provide performance accountability to the State by CSBs. The Performance Contact translated State funding to the CSB into core services, and the estimated number of consumers to be served. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
9. Resolution of Support for the Capital Campaign of the Foodbank of the Virginia Peninsula
A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN OF THE FOODBANK OF THE VIRGINIA PENINSULA. This resolution supported the Capital Campaign of the Foodbank of the Virginia Peninsula. At the August 11, 2009 Work Session, Council was updated on the status of the Foodbank’s Capital Campaign and was requested to formerly commit to funding the remaining balance due from the City’s initial pledge of $2 million. To date, $400,000 of the $2 million pledge had been released, with an additional $400,000 available from the FY 2009 Cash Capital allocation, leaving a balance of $1.6 million. During a July 20, 2009 meeting, it was agreed that the $1.6 million would be included in future Capital Improvement Plans (CIP), because of the City’s current, fiscally constrained operations and to postpone additional allocations over the next two fiscal years. The resolution included the language in support of the Foodbank’s Capital Campaign and Council’s desire to make the remaining three annual installments. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
10. Resolution Authorizing Renewal of A Lease Agreement with the Virginia Department of Historic Resources for Use of Office Space in the Warwick Courthouse
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, THAT CERTAIN RENEWAL OF LEASE FOR 1,100 SQUARE FEET OF SPACE AT 14415 OLD COURTHOUSE WAY BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, AND COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HISTORIC RESOUCES, DATED THE 8TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2009. This resolution renewed the lease agreement with the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (VDHR) for 1,100 square feet of office space in the Warwick Courthouse at 14415 Old Courthouse Way. The five-year lease agreement, established in September 2004, expired September 15, 2009. The agreement allowed for a five-year renewal/extension at the discretion of the City and the VDHR requested the City renew the agreement. The Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism supported the renewal/extension of the lease agreement, but recommended the lease term be reduced to one year. Other than reducing the lease length, the extended agreement would be under the same conditions and terms as the original lease. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
11. Resolution Authorizing the Execution of the Peninsula Narcotics Enforcement Task Force (PNETF) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
A RESOLUTION TO REPEAL RESOLUTION NO. 11731-08 AND TO AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANDA THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, THAT CERTAIN PENINSULA NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BY AND AMONG THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE; THE CITY OF HAMPTON, VIRGINIA; THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA; AND THE PENINSULA ASSOCIATION OF COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEYS DATED THE 1ST DAY OF JULY, 2008. This resolution approved and executed the Peninsula Narcotics Enforcement Task Force (PNETF) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), between the Virginia State Police, the City of Hampton, the City of Newport News, and the Peninsula Association of Commonwealth Attorneys. City Council approved the PNETF-MOU, dated July 1, 2008. The City of Hampton revised the MOU before executing it, to reference the City of Hampton, rather than the Hampton Police Department. The MOU provided for the cooperation of the signatories to establish the Task Force to enhance the enforcement of the Drug Control Act of the United States Code and the Virginia Code. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
12. Resolution Authorizing the Execution of the Standard Project Administration Agreement for the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Project (CMAQ) - Citywide Wayfinding Sign Program - Phase II
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS RATIFYING CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY PROJECT FUNDING FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION FOR PHASE II OF A WAYFINDING SIGN PROJECT AND GRANTING AUTHORITY TO PROCEED WITH THE PROJCT. This resolution authorized the Acting City Manager to execute the standard project administration agreement for the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Project (CMAQ) – Citywide Wayfinding Sign Program – Phase II. Council approved this action on May 26, 2009 and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) had since required administrative changes to the resolution. This resolution affirmed the administrative elements for Phase II of the Project, which established the cost of construction at $500,000. The City received $500,000 in CMAQ grant funds for Phase II of the project. No local matching funds were required. This was the second phase of a Citywide program to place signs that better directed motorists to destinations within the City. The City was to administer and front-fund the construction of this project. Upon completion of this project, the City would be reimbursed 100% from Federal and State funds through VDOT. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to closure of the public hearing D. Consent Agenda Moved by Bateman, seconded by McMillan.
Vote to closure of the public hearing D. Consent Agenda (Approved)
E. Other City Council Actions
1. Resolution Appropriating $240,000 for Pump Station No. 24 Electrical Upgrade Project
A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM 2009 VIRGINIA REVOLVING LOAD FUND ($240,000.00) TO PUMP STATION NO. 24 ELECTRICAL UPGRADE ($240,000.00). This resolution appropriated $240,000.00 from the 2009 Virginia Revolving Loan Fund (VRLF) for Pump Station No. 24 Electrical Upgrade Project. This upgrade was required to pr event future sewage overflows, provide sufficient pump station capacity, and accommodate continuing development in the service area and HRSD pressure policy. The project proposed the installation of larger pump motors, controls, generator and electrical service, as well as flow monitoring equipment required for the regional consent order work. This appropriation covered the contract costs, Dominion Virginia Power upgrade costs, plus a 5% contingency. The VRLF Bond Authorization for improvement to Sanitary Sewer Systems was $5,720,000. This appropriation left a remaining balance of $3,250,000 to be appropriated. Debt service on sanitary sewer improvements financed through the VLRF was paid with sewer user fees. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to adoption of the resolution 1. Resolution Appropriating $240,000 for Pump Station No. 24 Electrical Upgrade Project Moved by Bateman, seconded by McMillan.
Vote to adoption of the resolution 1. Resolution Appropriating $240,000 for Pump Station No. 24 Electrical Upgrade Project (Approved)
2. Award of Bid for Pump Station No. 24 Electrical Upgrade Project
Award the bid for the Pump Station No. 24 Electrical Upgrade Project to Mallory Electric Company. Mallory Electric Company was the low bidder on this project at $184,300.00. Mallory Electric Company performed well on similar contracts for the City of Newport News and was recommended for award of the project. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to award a bid to 2. Award of Bid for Pump Station No. 24 Electrical Upgrade Project Moved by McMillan, seconded by Scott.
Vote to award a bid to 2. Award of Bid for Pump Station No. 24 Electrical Upgrade Project (Approved)
3. Resolution Appropriating $2,230,000 for the Wastewater Pump Station Monitoring Equipment Installations - Phase II Project
A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM 2009 REVOLVING LOAN FUND ($2,230,000.00) TO WASTEWATER PUMP STATION MONITORING EQUIPMENT – PHASE II ($2,230,000.00). This resolution appropriated $2,230,000 from the 2009 Virginia Revolving Loan Fund (VRLF) for the Wastewater Pump Station Monitoring Equipment Installations – Phase II Project. A regional consent order required sewage pump station alarm systems to collect required data to evaluate station performance and its replacement would satisfy this requirement. The project proposed the installation of flow monitoring and cellular modern data collection equipment at 106 sewage pump stations. This appropriation partially covered the contract costs, but combined with a previously appropriated $690,000 would cover all contract costs, plus a 5% contingency. The VRLF Bond Authorization for improvements to Sanitary Sewer Systems was $5,720,000. This appropriation left a remaining balance of $3,490,000 to be appropriated. Debt service on sanitary sewer improvements financed through the VRLF was paid with sewer user fees. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to adoption of the resolution 3. Resolution Appropriating $2,230,000 for the Wastewater Pump Station Monitoring Equipment Installations - Phase II Project Moved by Scott, seconded by Vick.
Vote to adoption of the resolution 3. Resolution Appropriating $2,230,000 for the Wastewater Pump Station Monitoring Equipment Installations - Phase II Project (Approved) (Recorded at 01:25:31)
4. Award of Bid for the Wastewater Pump Station Monitoring Equipment Installations - Phase II Project
Award the bid for the Wastewater Pump Station Monitoring Equipment Installations – Phase II Project to Systems East, Inc. Systems East, Inc. was the low bidder on this project at $2,778,095.21. Systems East, Inc. has performed well on similar contracts for the City of Newport News and was recommended for award of the project. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to award a bid to 4. Award of Bid for the Wastewater Pump Station Monitoring Equipment Installations - Phase II Project Moved by McMillan, seconded by Scott.
Vote to award a bid to 4. Award of Bid for the Wastewater Pump Station Monitoring Equipment Installations - Phase II Project (Approved)
5. Resolution Appropriating $265,000 for the Purchase of 25.68? Acre Parcel at Diascund Shores Lane in New Kent County
A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM WATERWORKS RESTRICTED LAND FUND – MISCELLANEOUS – CIP ($265,000.00) TO WATERSHED LAND ($265,000.00). This resolution appropriated $265,000 for the purchase of the 25.58 +/- acre parcel located at Diascund Shores Lane, New Kent County. The acquisition of property located a Diascund Creek Reservoir provided access to a portion of a major arm of the reservoir (from Route 620 to water’s edge) and allowed Waterworks’ staff to monitor land use activities and water quality. The parcel, owned by Frederick C. Glissen of Mechanicsville, Virginia, was 25.68+/- acres and had an appraised value of $265,000. Funds in the amount of $265,000 were available to be appropriated from the Waterworks’ Restricted Land Fund that was established by Council for the acquisition of properties needed for protection and management of the City’s reservoirs. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to adoption of the resolution 5. Resolution Appropriating $265,000 for the Purchase of 25.68? Acre Parcel at Diascund Shores Lane in New Kent County Moved by Bateman, seconded by Vick.
Vote to adoption of the resolution 5. Resolution Appropriating $265,000 for the Purchase of 25.68? Acre Parcel at Diascund Shores Lane in New Kent County (Approved) (Recorded at 01:28:25)
6. Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of a 25.68? Acre Parcel at Diascund Shores Lane in New Kent County
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGININA, THAT CERTAIN REAL ESSTATE PURCHASE CONTRACT, AND ALL OTHER AGREEMENTS, DOCUMENTS AND NOTES RELATED TO THAT PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE ADJACENT TO THE DIASCUND RESERVOIR IN NEW KENT COUNTY, BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWPORT ENWS, VIRGINIA, AND FREDERIC C. GLISSON, DATED THE 8TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2009. This ordinance authorized the Acting City Manager to execute all documents necessary to acquire the Diascund Shores Lane Property. An offer to acquire the property for the appraised value of $265,000 was made, contingent on City Council’s approval, through the owner’s agent, and accepted by the land owner. The Acting City Manager recommended approval
Motion to adoption of the ordinance 6. Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of a 25.68? Acre Parcel at Diascund Shores Lane in New Kent County Moved by Vick, seconded by Woodbury.
Vote to adoption of the ordinance 6. Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of a 25.68? Acre Parcel at Diascund Shores Lane in New Kent County (Approved)
7. Resolution Approving a Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grants Program Project - Bridge Replacements
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF A TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT GENERATING ECONOMIC RECOVERY (TIGER) DISCRETIONARY GRANTS PROGRAM PRJECT FOR THE CITY REPAIR OR REPLACEMETN OF FIVE BRIDGES LOCATED IN THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS. This resolution supported a Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grants Program Project for the City to replace five aging bridges. The TIGER Discretionary Grants Program was funded with $1.5 billion and was a nationwide competitive process. The five bridge projects selected for this grant request were in need of replacement, some funded in the City’s CIP and others in VDOT’s FY 2010-2015 Six-Year Improvement Program. The deadline for application was September 15, 2009. Projects were expected to be complete by February 17, 2012. The estimated cost for this project was $22.2 million, but it may be necessary for the City to appropriate $2.2 million, to begin preliminary engineering design, in order to have the project completed by February 2012. The CIP had $7.4 million for the Fort Eustis Bridge over the Lee Hall Reservoir, $2.2 million for the Lake Maury Bridge, $1.2 million for the Fort Eustis Bridge over the CSX Railroad, and $1.1 million for the Huntington Avenue Bridge. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to adoption of the resolution 7. Resolution Approving a Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grants Program Project - Bridge Replacements Moved by McMillan, seconded by Whitaker.
Vote to adoption of the resolution 7. Resolution Approving a Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grants Program Project - Bridge Replacements (Approved)
8. Resolution in Support of a Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grants Program Project - Newport News Amtrak Station Relocation
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF A TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT GENERATING ECONOMIC RECOVERY (TIGER) DISCRETIONARY GRANTS PROGRAM PRJECT FOR THE CITY TO RELOCATE THE NEWPORT NEWS AMTRAK STATION TO A SITE DOWNTOWN AND CONSTRUCT A NEW STATION AT BLAND BOULEVARD. This resolution supported a Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grants Program Project for the City to relocate the Newport News Amtrak Station. The TIGER Discretionary Grants Program was funded with $1.5 billion and was a nationwide competitive process. The project selected for this grant would relocate the existing Amtrak Station at 9304 Warwick Boulevard to a site near the CSX Railway freight yard on 30th Street in downtown Newport News, and a second station on Bland Boulevard on 31 acres owned by the City. The project was consistent with the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation’s (DRPT) 2008 Statewide Rail Plan. The deadline for application was September 15, 2009 and projects were expected to be complete by February 17, 2012. The estimated cost for this project was $20 million, but it may be necessary for the City to appropriate reimbursable costs to begin preliminary engineering design in order to have the project complete by February 2012. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to adoption of the resolution 8. Resolution in Support of a Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grants Program Project - Newport News Amtrak Station Relocation Moved by Bateman, seconded by Vick.
Vote to adoption of the resolution 8. Resolution in Support of a Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grants Program Project - Newport News Amtrak Station Relocation (Approved)
F. Appropriations
1. Police Department - Virginia Department of Emergency Management Grant -$1,600
A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM FEDERAL REVENUE ($1,200.00) AND POLICE ASSET FORFEITURE ($400.00) TO SPECIALIZED POLICE SUPPLIES ($1,600.00). This resolution appropriated funds from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management for the Police Department to purchase two hand-held multi-threat detection systems. The City applied for and received a grant from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, part of the 2007 Port Security Program, Department of Homeland Security. The Police Department received $1,200 in federal funds to purchase the two hand-held multi-threat detection systems. A local match of $400 was required for the grant. The grant match was funded by reallocating previously appropriated Asset Forfeiture funds. This allowed the use of federal grant funds in the amount of $1,200 and reallocated Asset Forfeiture funds in the amount of $400. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
2. Police Department - Virginia Department of Emergency Management Grant - $20,000
A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM FEDERAL REVENUE ($15,000.00) AND POLICE ASSET FORFEITURE ($5,000.00) TO SPECIALIZED POLICE SUPPLIES ($20,000.00). This resolution appropriated funds from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management for the Police Department to purchase forward looking infrared radar (FLIR) system. The City applied for and received a grant from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, part of the 2007 Port Security Program, Department of Homeland Security. The Police Department received $15,000 in federal funds to purchase the FLIR system. A local match of $5,000 was required for the grant. The grant match was funded by reallocating previously appropriated Asset Forfeiture funds. This allowed the use of federal funds in the amount of $15,000 and reallocated Asset Forfeiture funds in the amount of $5,000. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
3. Police Department - Virginia Department of Emergency Management Grant - $650,000
A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM FEDERAL REVENUE ($487,500.00) AND POLICE ASSET FORFEITURE ($162,500.00) TO MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT ($650,000.00). This resolution appropriated funds from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management for the Police Department to purchase a mobile command unit. The City applied for and received a grant from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, part of the 2007 Port Security Program, Department of Homeland Security. The Police Department received $487,500 in federal funds toward the purchase of the vehicle. A local match of $126.5000 was required for the grant. A grant match was funded by a combination of appropriating Asset Forfeiture funds ($139,000) and reallocating previously appropriated Asset Forfeiture funds ($23,500). This allowed the use of federal grant funds in the amount of $487,500 and matching funds from Asset Forfeiture in the amount of $162,500. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
4. Commonwealth's Attorney's Office - Department of Criminal Justice Services Victim/Witness Program Grant - $295,610
A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM FEDERAL REVENUE ($221,708.00) AND VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES ($73,902.00) TO VICTIM WITNESS PROGRAM GRANT ($295,610.00). This resolution appropriated funds from the federal government and State Department of Criminal Justice o the Victim/Witness Program. The Victim Witness program provided a variety of services and referral assistance to victims and witnesses of crime. The City applied for and received a grant from the federal government and State Department of Criminal Justice in the amount o f$295,610. The Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office Victim/Witness Program received $295,610 to support staff salaries and program supplies. This allowed the use of federal and state funds in the amount of $295,610 for the Victim/Witness Program. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
5. Peninsula Disability Services Board - State Grant Revenue - $3,700
A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATIVE SERVICES ($3,700.00) TO PENINSULA DISABILITY SERVICES BOARD ($3,700.00). This resolution appropriated $3,700.00 of State Grant Revenue for Fiscal Year 2009 Peninsula Disability Services Board. The City of Newport News acts as fiscal agent for the Peninsula Disability Services Board (PDSB), which had representation from the cities of Newport News, Hampton, Williamsburg, Poquoson, and the counties of James City and York. This was the ninth year the City had acted as fiscal agent for this program. The grant was appropriated annually to enable the disbursement of the funds. The annual appropriation prior to FY 2009 was $14,800. Due to state budget shortfalls, the grant was reduced to $3,700. The grant monies were used solely for the Board’s staff support. No local grant match was required. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to adoption of appropriation F. Appropriations Moved by Bateman, seconded by Whitaker.
Vote to adoption of appropriation F. Appropriations (Approved) (Recorded at 01:33:25)
G. Citizen Comments on Matters Germane to the Business of City Council
Kimberly Winn, addressed reduced areas at the West Avenue Branch Library; as well as the need for affordable housing in the SE community.
Mr. John Gergely, 449 Winterhaven Drive, NN, addressed Council re the extension of Middle Ground Blvd. and connection to the Oyster Point Study. Further addressed reduced speed on Warwick Blvd. near CNU.
John Procyson, addressed Council regarding the EDA needing more oversight and why.
Rev. James Rudisill, spoke on behalf of the homeless. Addressed policies of the City and how they did not help/affect the homeless.
Ms. Carol Hogge, 3 Gay Drive, advocated for the rebuilding of the Deep Creek Pier.
*H. New Business and Councilmember Comments
Councilwoman Tina Vick reminded citizens about the activities for the Southeast Day Parade and Festival, beginning with a luncheon on Friday, 9/11/2009 at the Omni, through Sunday, 9/13/2009. Ms. Alveda King, neice of Dr. MLK, Jr., would be the special guest.
Mayor Frank announced that the NNFD had been designated a Class II in the public protection classification, one of only six in the State that reached that level of distinction. He offered congratulations to Chief Kenneth Jones and his staff for their hard work.
Mayor Frank further commented on the NNPS' handling of President Obama’s Speech to School Children.
Councilwoman McMillan reiterated the upcoming SE Community Day Parade & Festival festivities.
Councilwoman McMillan reminded the citizens about the celebration of relocation of the Lee Hall Depot on Wednesday, Spetember 9, 2009 at 11:00 a.m.
Councilwoman McMillan reminded of the National Day of Remembrance on Friday, September 11, 2009 and urged citizens to hang out their American flags.
Councilwoman McMillan announced the Denbigh Day 2009 festivities and parade on Saturday, September 19, 2009.
Councilwoman Scott offered congratulations to the NNPD sponsorship of the Field of Friends events. She thanked the Hampton-Newport News Continentals for donating school supplies.
Councilwoman commended men from the "Best Kept Secret" for providing free hair cuts for the youth throughout the City.
Councilwoman Scott announced that September 4, 2009 officially concluded the "Feeding Future Leaders" initiative. She thanked the NNPS for volunteering. She advised that over 5,000 were fed. She offered special thanks to "Peace in the Streets," a non-profit partner for the USDA event.
She announce that she had received numerous calls regarding busing. She urged parents to contact the School Board.
Councilwoman Scott extended a Happy 81st birthday to Ms. Matsi Montsui, also known as "Grandma."
Adjourn
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