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A. Resolution in Recognition: Mike Tomlin, Head Coach - Pittsburgh Steelers
(Unable to attend. Presentation will be rescheduled.)
Late Addition:
April 2009, Fair Housing Month
B. Proclamation: National Library Week - April 12-18, 2009
Ms. Iza Cieszynski, Director, Department of Libraries and Information Services
C. Battle of the Books Presentation
Meeting Paused
Meeting Resumed
Call to Order
Roll call (7 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. Invocation
The invocation was rendered by Vice Pastor David Gunderlach, Reformation Lutheran Church.
2. 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 Madeline McMillan.
3. Public Hearings
A. Conditional Use Permit - Martell L. Overman, CU-09-260
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NUMBER CU-09-260 FOR THEHEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERMITTING THE OPERATION OF A SMALL MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR AND SERVICE FACILITY IN A M1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AT 4806 MERCANTILE DRIVE. This ordinance allowed by Conditional Use Permit, a Small Motor Vehicle Repair and Service Center, on a .92 acre property, located at 4805 Mercantile Drive, and zoned M1 Light Industrial. The Planning Commission voted unanimously (9:0) to recommend to City Council the approval of the conditional use permit, with conditions, and the City Manager concurred with the recommendation.
Mr. Martell Overman, available for questions.
Motion to closure of the public hearing A. Conditional Use Permit - Martell L. Overman, CU-09-260 Moved by Vick, seconded by Whitaker.
Vote to closure of the public hearing A. Conditional Use Permit - Martell L. Overman, CU-09-260 (Approved)
Motion to adoption of the ordinance A. Conditional Use Permit - Martell L. Overman, CU-09-260 Moved by McMillan, no second required.
Vote to adoption of the ordinance A. Conditional Use Permit - Martell L. Overman, CU-09-260 (Approved)
B. Conditional Use Permit - Larisa Properties, LLC, CU-09-261
AN ORDINANCE TO GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NUMBER CU-09-261 FOR THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERMITTING THE OPERATION OF A CAR WASH IN A C1 RETAIL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT. This ordinance allowed by Conditional Use Permit, a car wash in conjunction with a laundromat, on a .82-acre property located at 13182 Jefferson Avenue, and a portion of 13186 Jefferson Avenue, and zoned C1 Retail Commercial. The Planning Commission voted (7:2) to recommend to City Council the approval of the conditional use permit, with conditions, and the City Manager concurred with the recommendation.
Mr. Billie Millner, Mr. Anthony Pocyzos, Mr. George Pocyzos, Available for questions
Motion to defer the item to (a specific date) B. Conditional Use Permit - Larisa Properties, LLC, CU-09-261 Moved by Scott, seconded by Whitaker.
Vote to defer the item to (a specific date) B. Conditional Use Permit - Larisa Properties, LLC, CU-09-261 (Approved)
Motion to reconsider the item B. Conditional Use Permit - Larisa Properties, LLC, CU-09-261 Moved by Scott, seconded by Bateman.
Vote to reconsider the item B. Conditional Use Permit - Larisa Properties, LLC, CU-09-261 (Approved)
Motion to defer the item to (a specific date) B. Conditional Use Permit - Larisa Properties, LLC, CU-09-261 Moved by Scott, seconded by Whitaker.
Vote to defer the item to (a specific date) B. Conditional Use Permit - Larisa Properties, LLC, CU-09-261 (Approved)
C. Ordinance Vacating Unpaved Portion of Woods Road
AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND VACATING THAT CERTAIN POSITION OF A STREET KNOWN AS WOODS ROAD, IN THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART OF THIS ORDINANCE. This ordinance vacated the unpaved portion of Woods Road, 30 feet in width and 290 feet in length, located Northwest of Forrest Drive. A request was received from Anderhold Properties, L.L.C. (Anderhold), and Robert L. Hodges (Hodges), for the City to vacate a 30-foot wide unimproved street. Anderhold owned 26 and 28 Forrest Drive, which abutted one side of the unimproved street, and Hodges owned the abutting strip of property on the other side of the paper street. Vacation of the referenced unimproved street would facilitate the proposed Forrest Landing apartment project, which had applied for federal housing tax credits. An interdepartmental review was conducted, resulting in the reservation of a 15-foot sewer easement requirement. Anderhold and Hodges agreed to pay the City Assessor’s appraised values of $6,525 and $4,350, for Parcels A and B, respectively.
Mr. Scott Troutman, 308 35th Street, Va. Beach VA, available for questions.
Motion to closure of the public hearing C. Ordinance Vacating Unpaved Portion of Woods Road Moved by Scott, seconded by Vick.
Vote to closure of the public hearing C. Ordinance Vacating Unpaved Portion of Woods Road (Approved)
Motion to adoption of the ordinance C. Ordinance Vacating Unpaved Portion of Woods Road Moved by Bateman, no second required.
Vote to adoption of the ordinance C. Ordinance Vacating Unpaved Portion of Woods Road (Approved)
4. Consent Agenda
A. Minutes of the Work Session of March 10, 2009
B. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 10, 2009
Motion to adoption of consent agenda 4. Consent Agenda Moved by Whitaker, seconded by Vick.
Vote to adoption of consent agenda 4. Consent Agenda (Approved)
5. Williamsburg Project Development Agreement
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, THAT CERTAIN PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR LONG TERM WATER SUPPLY BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, AND THE CITY OF WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA, DATED THE 1ST DAY OF APRIL, 2009. This resolution authorized the City Manager to execute the Project Development Agreement (PDA) between the City of Newport News and the City of Williamsburg. Williamsburg would receive two million gallons per day (2 MGD) of raw or treated water, which was 10% of the expected yield of the King Williams Reservoir. The cost to Williamsburg for a 2 MGD safe yield share, at $12.5 million/MGD, was $25 million total. Williamsburg would pay its proportion (10%) of variable and fixed operation and maintenance costs. The PDA prohibited resale of water and required enactment of water restrictions, as stringent as those imposed on Newport News Waterworks’ customers during times of drought. There was a similar PDA already in place with the James City Service Authority. The City Manager recommended approval.
Ms. Eileen Leininger, provided presentation about the Agreement.
Motion to adoption of the resolution 5. Williamsburg Project Development Agreement Moved by Whitaker, seconded by Bateman.
Vote to adoption of the resolution 5. Williamsburg Project Development Agreement (Approved)
6. Virginia Community Development Block Grant for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM. This resolution authorized the City Manager to execute necessary documents to submit an application for a $2 million grant, to the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, for the new Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP). This was a new initiative authorized under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. NSP was intended to provide emergency financial assistance to help states and cities recover from the effects of foreclosures, abandoned properties and declining property values. Administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, NSP funds could be used to purchase and rehabilitate abandoned and foreclosed homes for resale to income eligible homeowners. This program required that the funds be used to benefit lower to moderate income citizens, similar to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant funds. The City Manager recommended approval. No local match was required.
Motion to adoption of the resolution 6. Virginia Community Development Block Grant for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program Moved by Whitaker, seconded by Vick.
Vote to adoption of the resolution 6. Virginia Community Development Block Grant for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (Approved)
7. Amendment to Juvenile Detention Services Agreement between the Cities of Hampton and Newport News
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, THAT CERTAIN FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE JUVENILE DETENTION SERVICES AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF HAMPTON, VIRGINIA, AND THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, DATED THE 24TH DAY OF MARCH, 2009. This resolution authorized the execution of the first amendment to the Juvenile Detention Services Agreement between the Cities of Hampton and Newport News, Virginia. City Council adopted the Juvenile Detention Services Agreement on March 19, 1990. The Agreement provided for the shared cost of its three component programs: Secure Detention, Less Secure Detention, and the Outreach Program. The amendment to the Agreement reflected the closure of the Less Secure Detention Facility on October 1, 2008, and the addition of the Electronic Monitoring Program. The Cities acknowledge the closure and reference to the Less Secure Detention Facility and the obligations of both Cities under the Agreement were deleted from the Agreement, retroactive to October 1, 2008. Closing the Less Secure Detention Facility saved the City $850,000 annually. The City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to adoption of the resolution 7. Amendment to Juvenile Detention Services Agreement between the Cities of Hampton and Newport News Moved by Whitaker, seconded by Vick.
Vote to adoption of the resolution 7. Amendment to Juvenile Detention Services Agreement between the Cities of Hampton and Newport News (Approved)
8. Resolution of Support for the Peninsula Alcohol Safety Action Program
A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE PENINSULA ALCOHOL SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM (PENINSULA ASAP). This resolution showed support for the Peninsula ASAP. The Commonwealth of Virginia enacted laws to create programs for probation, education and rehabilitation of persons convicted of driving motor vehicles while under the influence of alcoholic beverages or other drugs. These programs were known as Alcohol Safety Action Programs or ASAPs. Since 1975, Peninsula ASAP served the Cities of Newport News, Hampton, Williamsburg, Poquoson and the Counties of York and James City, and later Charles City. This Resolution of Support allowed the City to reaffirm participation in Peninsula ASAP and satisfy State certification requirements to document local government involvement in the program. There was no fiscal impact. The City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to adoption of the resolution 8. Resolution of Support for the Peninsula Alcohol Safety Action Program Moved by Vick, seconded by Bateman.
Vote to adoption of the resolution 8. Resolution of Support for the Peninsula Alcohol Safety Action Program (Approved)
Ms. Kathy Hall, Executive Director, Peninsula ASAP, available for questions.
9. Citizen Comments on Matters Germane to the Business of City Council
Mr. Gerald Loose, 611 Ashford Place, NN, Sgt., NNPD, addressed overtime removal from calculation of AFC and proposed changes to the retirement benefits. Ask Council to look at overtime as time in service. Most of overtime worked is required.
Mr. Erik Kempf,38 Carolyn Drive, NNPD, addressed proposed changes to retirement plan and OPEB. Remain committed to his job and the City.
Mr. John Procyson, 305 Normandy Lane, Newport News, focused thoughts on EDA, and economic rewards announced at recent Economic Summit. Claims to revenue benefit by EDA. Reminded of Wolsely, Symantec, etc. Abolish the EDA. Suggested a personal EDA. Suggested female Council members stick together.
Ms. Priscillia Burnett, 106 Tilllerson Drive, Newport News, addressed pay raises published in the Daily Press. Re promotions with the NNPD. Has 84 managers. NNPD does not reflect diverse community. Reviewed process for promotions in NNPD.
Ms. Carol Hogge, 3 Gay Drive, Newport News, VA, commented on the Deep Creek Pier. Read letter from Mr. John Quarstein re Deep Creek Pier dated December 2007. Advocated rebuilding of the Pier.
Mr. Mike Minarik, commented on the recent Economic Summit. Expressed concern about number of employees living outside of NN. Addressed perception of crime rate and NNPS. Suggested Homestead provision as in Washington, DC. Seek pride in the community. Encourage people to buy and live in Newport News. Commended Mayor on Economic Summit.
Ms. Kimberly Winn, Newport News citizen. Commented on the West Avenue Library and its historical value. Need a library in the North district of the City. Support more community efforts. Advocated keeping MLK Park at 25th & Jefferson Avenue. Re retirement benefits, employees were promised certain benefits, Council should keep its commitment to them. Inquired about the North District Recreation Center. Promote homeless shelters.
Mr. Kelly Place, commented on why people don’t want to live in Newport News. Commented on KWR Project. Alleged that City Council was engaged in strong arm tactics, making others support the project.
*10. New Business and Councilmember Comments
Councilwoman McMillan congratulated Sabrine on Journalism award she received. March is Clean Community Month. Commended Dan Baxter, Recycling Coordinator. Denigh Warwick Business Association "Clean it to the Curb" project. Encouraged citizens to sign up for "Adopt A Spot."
Councilwoman Scott thanked everyone who attended the North District Community Center. On Gwynn Circle, a roundabout was being considered, but citizens did not want it. Reminded about controversy surrounding Red Oak Circle. Inquired about speed bumps.
City Manager Hildebrandt promised to supply a more detailed report. Responding to concerns about speeding in that community.
Bus passes are still available for youth throughout the summer.
Congratulations to Women of Distinction by the YWCA at the Marriott.
Councilwoman Vick congratulated students from Battle of the Books, Huntington Middle School.
First Baptist East End, Restoration of Rights discussion, hosted by Flora Crittenden at 6 p.m.
Councilwoman Woodbury congratulated students from St. Andrews and Battle of Books awardees.
Congratulations to Sharon Scott.
Congratulations to Sabine.
Thanked everyone for their participation and attendance.
Councilman Bateman thanked City Manager and staff on budget and forecasts. Represents fact that City is well managed.
Vice Mayor Whitaker congratulated Mayor for hard work and work done at the Economic Summit.
Commended Women of Distinction
Adjourn
Mar 24, 2009 Regular City Council Meeting
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Presentations
A. Resolution in Recognition: Mike Tomlin, Head Coach - Pittsburgh Steelers
(Unable to attend. Presentation will be rescheduled.)
Late Addition:
April 2009, Fair Housing Month
B. Proclamation: National Library Week - April 12-18, 2009
Ms. Iza Cieszynski, Director, Department of Libraries and Information Services
C. Battle of the Books Presentation
Meeting Paused
Meeting Resumed
Call to Order
Roll call (7 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. Invocation
The invocation was rendered by Vice Pastor David Gunderlach, Reformation Lutheran Church.
2. 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 Madeline McMillan.
3. Public Hearings
A. Conditional Use Permit - Martell L. Overman, CU-09-260
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NUMBER CU-09-260 FOR THEHEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERMITTING THE OPERATION OF A SMALL MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR AND SERVICE FACILITY IN A M1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AT 4806 MERCANTILE DRIVE. This ordinance allowed by Conditional Use Permit, a Small Motor Vehicle Repair and Service Center, on a .92 acre property, located at 4805 Mercantile Drive, and zoned M1 Light Industrial. The Planning Commission voted unanimously (9:0) to recommend to City Council the approval of the conditional use permit, with conditions, and the City Manager concurred with the recommendation.
Mr. Martell Overman, available for questions.
Motion to closure of the public hearing A. Conditional Use Permit - Martell L. Overman, CU-09-260 Moved by Vick, seconded by Whitaker.
Vote to closure of the public hearing A. Conditional Use Permit - Martell L. Overman, CU-09-260 (Approved)
Motion to adoption of the ordinance A. Conditional Use Permit - Martell L. Overman, CU-09-260 Moved by McMillan, no second required.
Vote to adoption of the ordinance A. Conditional Use Permit - Martell L. Overman, CU-09-260 (Approved)
B. Conditional Use Permit - Larisa Properties, LLC, CU-09-261
AN ORDINANCE TO GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NUMBER CU-09-261 FOR THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERMITTING THE OPERATION OF A CAR WASH IN A C1 RETAIL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT. This ordinance allowed by Conditional Use Permit, a car wash in conjunction with a laundromat, on a .82-acre property located at 13182 Jefferson Avenue, and a portion of 13186 Jefferson Avenue, and zoned C1 Retail Commercial. The Planning Commission voted (7:2) to recommend to City Council the approval of the conditional use permit, with conditions, and the City Manager concurred with the recommendation.
Mr. Billie Millner, Mr. Anthony Pocyzos, Mr. George Pocyzos, Available for questions
Motion to defer the item to (a specific date) B. Conditional Use Permit - Larisa Properties, LLC, CU-09-261 Moved by Scott, seconded by Whitaker.
Vote to defer the item to (a specific date) B. Conditional Use Permit - Larisa Properties, LLC, CU-09-261 (Approved)
Motion to reconsider the item B. Conditional Use Permit - Larisa Properties, LLC, CU-09-261 Moved by Scott, seconded by Bateman.
Vote to reconsider the item B. Conditional Use Permit - Larisa Properties, LLC, CU-09-261 (Approved)
Motion to defer the item to (a specific date) B. Conditional Use Permit - Larisa Properties, LLC, CU-09-261 Moved by Scott, seconded by Whitaker.
Vote to defer the item to (a specific date) B. Conditional Use Permit - Larisa Properties, LLC, CU-09-261 (Approved)
C. Ordinance Vacating Unpaved Portion of Woods Road
AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND VACATING THAT CERTAIN POSITION OF A STREET KNOWN AS WOODS ROAD, IN THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART OF THIS ORDINANCE. This ordinance vacated the unpaved portion of Woods Road, 30 feet in width and 290 feet in length, located Northwest of Forrest Drive. A request was received from Anderhold Properties, L.L.C. (Anderhold), and Robert L. Hodges (Hodges), for the City to vacate a 30-foot wide unimproved street. Anderhold owned 26 and 28 Forrest Drive, which abutted one side of the unimproved street, and Hodges owned the abutting strip of property on the other side of the paper street. Vacation of the referenced unimproved street would facilitate the proposed Forrest Landing apartment project, which had applied for federal housing tax credits. An interdepartmental review was conducted, resulting in the reservation of a 15-foot sewer easement requirement. Anderhold and Hodges agreed to pay the City Assessor’s appraised values of $6,525 and $4,350, for Parcels A and B, respectively.
Mr. Scott Troutman, 308 35th Street, Va. Beach VA, available for questions.
Motion to closure of the public hearing C. Ordinance Vacating Unpaved Portion of Woods Road Moved by Scott, seconded by Vick.
Vote to closure of the public hearing C. Ordinance Vacating Unpaved Portion of Woods Road (Approved)
Motion to adoption of the ordinance C. Ordinance Vacating Unpaved Portion of Woods Road Moved by Bateman, no second required.
Vote to adoption of the ordinance C. Ordinance Vacating Unpaved Portion of Woods Road (Approved)
4. Consent Agenda
A. Minutes of the Work Session of March 10, 2009
B. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 10, 2009
Motion to adoption of consent agenda 4. Consent Agenda Moved by Whitaker, seconded by Vick.
Vote to adoption of consent agenda 4. Consent Agenda (Approved)
5. Williamsburg Project Development Agreement
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, THAT CERTAIN PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR LONG TERM WATER SUPPLY BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, AND THE CITY OF WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA, DATED THE 1ST DAY OF APRIL, 2009. This resolution authorized the City Manager to execute the Project Development Agreement (PDA) between the City of Newport News and the City of Williamsburg. Williamsburg would receive two million gallons per day (2 MGD) of raw or treated water, which was 10% of the expected yield of the King Williams Reservoir. The cost to Williamsburg for a 2 MGD safe yield share, at $12.5 million/MGD, was $25 million total. Williamsburg would pay its proportion (10%) of variable and fixed operation and maintenance costs. The PDA prohibited resale of water and required enactment of water restrictions, as stringent as those imposed on Newport News Waterworks’ customers during times of drought. There was a similar PDA already in place with the James City Service Authority. The City Manager recommended approval.
Ms. Eileen Leininger, provided presentation about the Agreement.
Motion to adoption of the resolution 5. Williamsburg Project Development Agreement Moved by Whitaker, seconded by Bateman.
Vote to adoption of the resolution 5. Williamsburg Project Development Agreement (Approved)
6. Virginia Community Development Block Grant for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM. This resolution authorized the City Manager to execute necessary documents to submit an application for a $2 million grant, to the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, for the new Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP). This was a new initiative authorized under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. NSP was intended to provide emergency financial assistance to help states and cities recover from the effects of foreclosures, abandoned properties and declining property values. Administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, NSP funds could be used to purchase and rehabilitate abandoned and foreclosed homes for resale to income eligible homeowners. This program required that the funds be used to benefit lower to moderate income citizens, similar to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant funds. The City Manager recommended approval. No local match was required.
Motion to adoption of the resolution 6. Virginia Community Development Block Grant for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program Moved by Whitaker, seconded by Vick.
Vote to adoption of the resolution 6. Virginia Community Development Block Grant for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (Approved)
7. Amendment to Juvenile Detention Services Agreement between the Cities of Hampton and Newport News
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, THAT CERTAIN FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE JUVENILE DETENTION SERVICES AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF HAMPTON, VIRGINIA, AND THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, DATED THE 24TH DAY OF MARCH, 2009. This resolution authorized the execution of the first amendment to the Juvenile Detention Services Agreement between the Cities of Hampton and Newport News, Virginia. City Council adopted the Juvenile Detention Services Agreement on March 19, 1990. The Agreement provided for the shared cost of its three component programs: Secure Detention, Less Secure Detention, and the Outreach Program. The amendment to the Agreement reflected the closure of the Less Secure Detention Facility on October 1, 2008, and the addition of the Electronic Monitoring Program. The Cities acknowledge the closure and reference to the Less Secure Detention Facility and the obligations of both Cities under the Agreement were deleted from the Agreement, retroactive to October 1, 2008. Closing the Less Secure Detention Facility saved the City $850,000 annually. The City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to adoption of the resolution 7. Amendment to Juvenile Detention Services Agreement between the Cities of Hampton and Newport News Moved by Whitaker, seconded by Vick.
Vote to adoption of the resolution 7. Amendment to Juvenile Detention Services Agreement between the Cities of Hampton and Newport News (Approved)
8. Resolution of Support for the Peninsula Alcohol Safety Action Program
A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE PENINSULA ALCOHOL SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM (PENINSULA ASAP). This resolution showed support for the Peninsula ASAP. The Commonwealth of Virginia enacted laws to create programs for probation, education and rehabilitation of persons convicted of driving motor vehicles while under the influence of alcoholic beverages or other drugs. These programs were known as Alcohol Safety Action Programs or ASAPs. Since 1975, Peninsula ASAP served the Cities of Newport News, Hampton, Williamsburg, Poquoson and the Counties of York and James City, and later Charles City. This Resolution of Support allowed the City to reaffirm participation in Peninsula ASAP and satisfy State certification requirements to document local government involvement in the program. There was no fiscal impact. The City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to adoption of the resolution 8. Resolution of Support for the Peninsula Alcohol Safety Action Program Moved by Vick, seconded by Bateman.
Vote to adoption of the resolution 8. Resolution of Support for the Peninsula Alcohol Safety Action Program (Approved)
Ms. Kathy Hall, Executive Director, Peninsula ASAP, available for questions.
9. Citizen Comments on Matters Germane to the Business of City Council
Mr. Gerald Loose, 611 Ashford Place, NN, Sgt., NNPD, addressed overtime removal from calculation of AFC and proposed changes to the retirement benefits. Ask Council to look at overtime as time in service. Most of overtime worked is required.
Mr. Erik Kempf,38 Carolyn Drive, NNPD, addressed proposed changes to retirement plan and OPEB. Remain committed to his job and the City.
Mr. John Procyson, 305 Normandy Lane, Newport News, focused thoughts on EDA, and economic rewards announced at recent Economic Summit. Claims to revenue benefit by EDA. Reminded of Wolsely, Symantec, etc. Abolish the EDA. Suggested a personal EDA. Suggested female Council members stick together.
Ms. Priscillia Burnett, 106 Tilllerson Drive, Newport News, addressed pay raises published in the Daily Press. Re promotions with the NNPD. Has 84 managers. NNPD does not reflect diverse community. Reviewed process for promotions in NNPD.
Ms. Carol Hogge, 3 Gay Drive, Newport News, VA, commented on the Deep Creek Pier. Read letter from Mr. John Quarstein re Deep Creek Pier dated December 2007. Advocated rebuilding of the Pier.
Mr. Mike Minarik, commented on the recent Economic Summit. Expressed concern about number of employees living outside of NN. Addressed perception of crime rate and NNPS. Suggested Homestead provision as in Washington, DC. Seek pride in the community. Encourage people to buy and live in Newport News. Commended Mayor on Economic Summit.
Ms. Kimberly Winn, Newport News citizen. Commented on the West Avenue Library and its historical value. Need a library in the North district of the City. Support more community efforts. Advocated keeping MLK Park at 25th & Jefferson Avenue. Re retirement benefits, employees were promised certain benefits, Council should keep its commitment to them. Inquired about the North District Recreation Center. Promote homeless shelters.
Mr. Kelly Place, commented on why people don’t want to live in Newport News. Commented on KWR Project. Alleged that City Council was engaged in strong arm tactics, making others support the project.
*10. New Business and Councilmember Comments
Councilwoman McMillan congratulated Sabrine on Journalism award she received. March is Clean Community Month. Commended Dan Baxter, Recycling Coordinator. Denigh Warwick Business Association "Clean it to the Curb" project. Encouraged citizens to sign up for "Adopt A Spot."
Councilwoman Scott thanked everyone who attended the North District Community Center. On Gwynn Circle, a roundabout was being considered, but citizens did not want it. Reminded about controversy surrounding Red Oak Circle. Inquired about speed bumps.
City Manager Hildebrandt promised to supply a more detailed report. Responding to concerns about speeding in that community.
Bus passes are still available for youth throughout the summer.
Congratulations to Women of Distinction by the YWCA at the Marriott.
Councilwoman Vick congratulated students from Battle of the Books, Huntington Middle School.
First Baptist East End, Restoration of Rights discussion, hosted by Flora Crittenden at 6 p.m.
Councilwoman Woodbury congratulated students from St. Andrews and Battle of Books awardees.
Congratulations to Sharon Scott.
Congratulations to Sabine.
Thanked everyone for their participation and attendance.
Councilman Bateman thanked City Manager and staff on budget and forecasts. Represents fact that City is well managed.
Vice Mayor Whitaker congratulated Mayor for hard work and work done at the Economic Summit.
Commended Women of Distinction
Adjourn
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