Video index
Presentations
A. Resolution in Recognition: Mike Tomlin, Head Coach, Pittsburgh Steelers
B. Proclamation: National Drug Court Month – May 2009
C. Proclamation: Older Americans Month – May 2009
D. Proclamation: Municipal Clerk’s Week – May 3-9, 2009
E. Proclamation: Public Service Recognition Week – May 3-9, 2009
F. Proclamation: National Police Week – May 10-16, 2009
G. Presentation to City Council: “Peace Over Violence Pledge” from Meeting of the Minds Youth Group
Call to Order
Roll call (7 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. Invocation - Rev. Dr. William J. Marshall, First Baptist Church East End
The invocation was rendered by Reverend William J. Marshall, First Baptist Church East End.
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 Tina Vick
3. Public Hearings
A. Conditional Use Permit – Larisa Properties, LLC, CU-09-261
AN ORDINANCE THAT WILL ALLOW 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 City Manager has received a letter from the legal counsel representing the applicant requesting that this item be deferred until the May 26, 2009 City Council meeting.
Motion to defer the item to (a specific date) A. Conditional Use Permit - Larisa Properties, LLC, CU-09-261 Moved by Whitaker, seconded by Bateman.
Vote to defer the item to (a specific date) A. Conditional Use Permit - Larisa Properties, LLC, CU-09-261 (Approved)
B. Conditional Zoning – Community Housing Partners Corporation,
CZ-09-267
AN ORDINANCE THAT WILL CHANGE THE ZONING OF 2.07 ACRES, WHICH IS PART OF THE CHECED WARWICK SENIOR HOUSING COMPLEX LOCATED AT 15319 WARWICK BOULEVARD, FROM R7 MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH PROFFERS, TO R7 MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH REVISED PROFFERS. THE REVISED PROFFERS WILL REMOVE THE HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT SECTION 202 FUNDING REFERENCE AND INCLUDE OTHER PROFFERS THAT WILL IMPROVE THE SITE AND BUILDING DESIGN.
Mr. John Bolton, available for questions only. Councilwoman McMillan inquired about the lack of parking spaces and whether the number of spaces could be increased.
HHB inquired about guest parking.
Motion to closure of the public hearing B. Conditional Zoning – Community Housing Partners Corporation,
CZ-09-267
Moved by Scott, seconded by Vick.
Motion to adoption of the ordinance B. Conditional Zoning – Community Housing Partners Corporation,
CZ-09-267
Moved by Bateman, seconded by Scott.
C. Zoning Text Amendment – City of Newport News, ZT-09-269, Permitting for Development in Floodplain
AN ORDINANCE THAT WILL AMEND SECTION 45-3114 OF THE CITY’S ZONING ORDINANCE, WHICH WILL ELIMINATE THE 30-DAY APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL ACTION BY THE DIRECTOR OF CODES COMPLIANCE, FOR A PERMIT TO DEVELOP PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE FLOODPLAIN.
Motion to closure of the public hearing Zoning Text Amendment – City of Newport News, ZT-09-269, Permitting for Development in Floodplain Moved by Whitaker, seconded by Bateman.
Vote to closure of the public hearing Zoning Text Amendment – City of Newport News, ZT-09-269, Permitting for Development in Floodplain (Approved)
Motion to adoption of the ordinance C. Zoning Text Amendment - City of Newport News, ZT-09-269, Permitting for Development in Floodplain Moved by Vick, seconded by Bateman.
Vote to adoption of the ordinance C. Zoning Text Amendment - City of Newport News, ZT-09-269, Permitting for Development in Floodplain (Approved)
D. Zoning Text Amendment – City of Newport News, ZT-09-272, Requirement of a Conditional Use Permit for Homeless Shelters
AN ORDINANCE THAT WILL AMEND SECTION 45-402 OF THE CITY’S ZONING ORDINANCE, WHICH WILL REQUIRE BY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, HOMELESS SHELTERS IN THE R7 MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING AND R8 HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICTS.
Motion to closure of the public hearing D. Zoning Text Amendment - City of Newport News, ZT-09-272, Requirement of a Conditional Use Permit for Homeless Shelters Moved by Scott, seconded by Bateman.
Vote to closure of the public hearing D. Zoning Text Amendment - City of Newport News, ZT-09-272, Requirement of a Conditional Use Permit for Homeless Shelters (Approved)
Motion to adoption of the ordinance D. Zoning Text Amendment - City of Newport News, ZT-09-272, Requirement of a Conditional Use Permit for Homeless Shelters Moved by Bateman, seconded by Vick.
Vote to adoption of the ordinance D. Zoning Text Amendment – City of Newport News, ZT-09-272, Requirement of a Conditional Use Permit for Homeless Shelters (Approved) (Recorded at 00:47:44)
E. Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Kingstowne Road
AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND VACATING A CERTAIN PORTION OF KINGSTOWNE ROAD, SUBJECT TO RESERVATION OF A 15-FOOT-WIDE WATERLINE EASEMENT PAYMENT TO THE CITY, BY THE ABUTTING LANDOWNER OF THE CITY ASSESSOR’S APPRAISED VALUE OF THE VACATED PORTION OF KINGSTOWNE ROAD, AND APPROVAL OF A PERMANENT ALTERNATE TURN-AROUND BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING. A request has been received from Union Investment 2, LLC, (Union), for the City to vacate a 3,903 square-foot portion of Kingstowne Road. Union currently owns the property which abuts the right-of-way. An interdepartmental review was conducted, to which no objections were noted. The reservation of a 15-foot waterline easement is required and a permanent alternate turnaround must be approved by the Department of Engineering. Union has agreed to pay $9,400, the City Assessor appraised value, of the vacated portion of right-of-way.
Motion to closure of the public hearing E. Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Kingstowne Road Moved by Whitaker, seconded by Vick.
Vote to closure of the public hearing E. Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Kingstowne Road (Approved)
Motion to adoption of the ordinance E. Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Kingstowne Road Moved by Vick, seconded by Scott.
Vote to adoption of the ordinance E. Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Kingstowne Road (Approved)
4. Consent Agenda
A. Minutes of the Special Budget Work Session of April 7, 2009
B. Minutes of the Work Session of April 14, 2009
C. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 14, 2009
D. Resolution in Support of the Youth PROMISE Act
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE YOUTH PROMISE ACT (H.R. 1064). H.R. 1064, the Youth Prison Reduction through Opportunity, Mentoring, Intervention, Support, and Education Act (Youth Promise Act), was introduced by Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott. The Act establishes an advisory panel to assist the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention in developing standards and practices to prevent juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity. The panel will also be engaged in collecting data to assess needs and existing resources for combating these issues. The Youth PROMISE Act will award grants to localities for intervention and prevention programs involving juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activities.
E. Resolution in Recognition: St. George’s Episcopal Church
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST. GEORGE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH. On March 13, 1959, 10 people attended a meeting at the Stoneybrook Club building which led to the foundation of St. George’s Episcopal Church. Over a period of years, the congregation grew, as it consisted mostly of active duty and retired military personnel from Ft. Eustis. Over a period of years, the congregation grew, as it consisted mostly of active duty and retired military personnel from Ft. Eustis. The church was then appropriately named after St. George, the Patron Saint of Soldiers. Since 1962, the church has experienced tremendous growth and outreach ministries which contribute to the overall success of the community. City Council congratulates the congregation as it celebrates its 50th Anniversary.
Motion to adoption of consent agenda 4. Consent Agenda Moved by Bateman, seconded by Whitaker.
Vote to adoption of consent agenda 4. Consent Agenda (Approved)
5. Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development – FY 2009-2010
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY’S FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010 UPDATE FOR THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, KNOWN AS THE ANNUAL ACTION PLAN. This is the City’s update to the 2006-2010 Plan that identifies the needs for housing and community development, the resources available to meet the needs and the priorities for directing those resources. The Plan is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and must be approved by that agency in order for the City to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds each year. HUD entitlement funding for both of these Programs is estimated to be $2,686,590 for Fiscal Year 2009-2010.
Motion to adoption of the resolution 5. Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development - FY 2009-2010 Moved by Whitaker, seconded by Bateman.
Vote to adoption of the resolution 5. Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development - FY 2009-2010 (Approved)
6. Waterworks’ Identity Theft Prevention Program
Motion to adoption of the resolution 6. Waterworks’ Identity Theft Prevention Program Moved by Vick, seconded by Whitaker.
Vote to adoption of the resolution 6. Waterworks’ Identity Theft Prevention Program (Approved)
7. Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Project (CMAQ) – Citywide Wayfinding Sign Program – Phase I
A. Resolution Ratifying Funding and Project Authorization
A RESOLUTION RATIFYING FUNDING FOR A CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (VDOT). The City has received a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Grant from VDOT, for the fabrication and installation of 29 Wayfinding Signs around the mid-city area of the City. This is the first phase of a City-wide program to place Wayfinding Signs that better direct motorists to destinations within the City. The City Council is requested to authorize the execution of all agreements to effectuate the administering and front-funding of this construction project. Upon completion of this project, the City will be reimbursed 99.6% from Federal and State funds through VDOT.
Motion to adoption of the resolution A. Resolution Ratifying Funding and Project Authorization Moved by Whitaker, seconded by Scott.
Vote to adoption of the resolution A. Resolution Ratifying Funding and Project Authorization (Approved)
B. Appropriation of Funds - $503,000
A REQUEST TO APPROVE BY MOTION, THE APPROPRIATION OF $503,000 OF FRONT-FUNDING FOR THE CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – CITY-WIDE WAYFINDING SIGN PROGRAM PHASE I. In July 2005, the City received Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality grant funding in the amount of $383,000 State/Federal Funds.Based on market changes and a more detailed engineering estimate, it was determined that a more accurate cost for construction of this project was $503,000. In February/March 2009, the City requested the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Planning Organization, through the Transportation Technical Committee, an additional $120,000 in grant funds. An appropriation for front-funding in the amount of $503,000 is necessary to fund the complete construction cost of this project. The City will be 99.6% reimbursed from Federal and State funds through VDOT. The City’s cost for this project is $2,012.
Motion to adoption of the resolution B. Appropriation of Funds - $503,000 Moved by Whitaker, seconded by Vick.
Vote to adoption of the resolution B. Appropriation of Funds - $503,000 (Approved)
8. Pine Avenue Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Design Project - $97,000
A RESOLUTION THAT WILL APPROPRIATE $97,000 FROM THE CITY’S 2008 VIRGINIA REVOLVING LOAN FUND (VRLF) FOR THE PINE AVENUE SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT. The project proposes the rehabilitation and replacement of existing degraded sanitary sewer pipes to prevent sewage infiltration, and to comply with the Hampton Roads Sanitary Sewer Regional Consent Order. Environmental Engineering and Technology, Inc. has been selected under an existing annual services contract to perform the required design services for this project.The appropriation includes a 5% contingency from the City’s 2008 Virginia Revolving Fund. Debt service on sanitary sewer improvements financed through the VRLF is paid with sewer user fees.
Motion to adoption of the resolution 8. Pine Avenue Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Design Project - $97,000 Moved by Vick, seconded by Whitaker.
Vote to adoption of the resolution 8. Pine Avenue Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Design Project - $97,000 (Approved)
9. Kingstowne Drive Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project
A. Appropriation Resolution - $64,000
A REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT WILL APPROPRIATE $64,000 FROM THE CITY’S 2008 VIRGINIA REVOLVING LOAN FUND (VRLF) FOR THE KINGSTOWNE DRIVE SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT. The project proposes the installation of a cured-in-place liner in the existing sanitary sewer pipes along Kingstowne Drive to correct deficiencies in the pipes caused by cracks and deterioration, thus resulting in groundwater infiltration in the area sewers. The appropriation includes a 5% contingency from the City’s 2008 Virginia Revolving Fund. Debt service on sanitary sewer improvements financed through the VRLF is paid with sewer user fees.
Motion to adoption of the resolution A. Appropriation Resolution - $64,000 Moved by Bateman, seconded by Vick.
Vote to adoption of the resolution A. Appropriation Resolution - $64,000 (Approved)
B. Award of Bid – Tri-State Utilities, Inc.
A REQUEST FOR A MOTION OF CITY COUNCIL TO AWARD THE BID FOR THE KINGSTOWNE DRIVE SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT TO TRI-STATE UTILITIES, INC., WHICH WAS SELECTED AS THE LOWEST BIDDER AT $61,000, AND HAS COMPLETED SIMILAR PROJECTS FOR THE CITY IN THE PAST.
Motion to award a bid to A. Appropriation Resolution - $64,000 Moved by Whitaker, seconded by Bateman.
Vote to award a bid to A. Appropriation Resolution - $64,000 (Approved)
10. Appropriations
Parks, Recreation & Tourism – CIP Request: $800,000
A REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING $800,000 FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION CATEGORY OF THE FY 2009 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN (CIP) TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION & TOURISM. The City has several critical parks repair and replacement projects for which these funds are requested. Most of these projects have reached the point where immediate action is needed to correct safety and usability issues. The source of funding recommended for the Park Improvements Projects is bonds authorized and issued. The City’s FY 2009 Bond Authorization that allows for capital project appropriations from the approved CIP is $30,000,000. Of this $30,000,000, there is $3,332,000 designated for Parks & Recreation. Approval of this resolution will reduce the total FY 2009 bond authorization available for appropriation by $800,000, from the current balance of $29,070,207 to $28,270,207, and will also reduce the amount available for appropriations from the Parks & Recreation Category by $800,000 from $3,332,000 to $2,532,000.
Motion to adoption of appropriation 10. Appropriations Moved by Whitaker, seconded by Vick.
Vote to adoption of appropriation 10. Appropriations (Approved)
Mayor Frank inquired whether the playground would be replaced with wood. Mr. Nealer responded it would be replaced with plastic. Councilwoman McMillan inquired whether materials would be environmentally friendly. Mr. Nealer responded they would do their best. Councilwoman Vick inquired about insurance. CM responded no. Councilman Bateman inquired about planks.
11. Citizen Comments on Matters Germane to the Business of City Council
Carol Hogge, 3 Gay Drive, Newport News, addressed City Council re the Deep Creek Pier. She advocated for the rebuilding of the Deep Creek Pier.
Mr. Kelly Place, Waller Mill Road, Williamsburg, addressed Council regarding the King William Reservoir Project. He stated Council had the opportunity to let healing begin. Council had the opportunity to bring about calm and recognize that the foundation of the project was not valid. The merit of the project had not come true. Asked the City to stop spending money for the project.
City Manager commented that the effects of the KWR decision was being reviewed. The Justice Department was the agency that would decide.
12. New Business and Councilmember Comments
City Manager stated as a result of refunding of Waterworks bonds, savings realized. Recommend offset fee increase from 5% to 4%.
Thanked Council for the recognition of NNPD and the EPTF, the work force in the City are excellent. He commended the work force..
Councilwoman Vick appointed to Council for Workforce Development. Announced receipt of money to the community. Advised of a new program for youth. Thanked Councilwoman Scott for invitation to attend North District Town Hall Meeting.
Councilwoman Woodbury commended Council members Scott and McMillan re throwing out the first ball during softball game. She referenced a visit to the Heart Haven House. Group Home on Harpersville Road.
Councilwoman Woodbury commended HRT for lowering requests on City’s budget. She commended the NNPD.
Councilwoman Woodbury announced May 5, Town Hall Meeting at Warwick HS, co-sponsored with Betty Dixon, NNPS.
Councilman Bateman commended Tricia Wilson and Hugh Forehand for their hard work on CDBG program (consolidated plan).
Councilman Bateman urged citizens to send their thoughts, comments. He commended the City Manager and staff for their work on the budget.
Councilwoman McMillan reminded May 14 Job Fair at the BGC in Denbigh on Thorncliff Drive 9 - 12, Councilwoman Scott thanked everyone for their participation/attendance at the April 27 North District Town Hall Meeting. Lt. Boswell shared info re decrease in crime. Councilwoman Vick shared jobs program. Announced "Kids Eat Free Program." Feedjng Future Leaders at Mid Town Community Center, April 30.
Adjourn
Apr 28, 2009 Regular City Council Meeting
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Presentations
A. Resolution in Recognition: Mike Tomlin, Head Coach, Pittsburgh Steelers
B. Proclamation: National Drug Court Month – May 2009
C. Proclamation: Older Americans Month – May 2009
D. Proclamation: Municipal Clerk’s Week – May 3-9, 2009
E. Proclamation: Public Service Recognition Week – May 3-9, 2009
F. Proclamation: National Police Week – May 10-16, 2009
G. Presentation to City Council: “Peace Over Violence Pledge” from Meeting of the Minds Youth Group
Call to Order
Roll call (7 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. Invocation - Rev. Dr. William J. Marshall, First Baptist Church East End
The invocation was rendered by Reverend William J. Marshall, First Baptist Church East End.
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 Tina Vick
3. Public Hearings
A. Conditional Use Permit – Larisa Properties, LLC, CU-09-261
AN ORDINANCE THAT WILL ALLOW 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 City Manager has received a letter from the legal counsel representing the applicant requesting that this item be deferred until the May 26, 2009 City Council meeting.
Motion to defer the item to (a specific date) A. Conditional Use Permit - Larisa Properties, LLC, CU-09-261 Moved by Whitaker, seconded by Bateman.
Vote to defer the item to (a specific date) A. Conditional Use Permit - Larisa Properties, LLC, CU-09-261 (Approved)
B. Conditional Zoning – Community Housing Partners Corporation,
CZ-09-267
AN ORDINANCE THAT WILL CHANGE THE ZONING OF 2.07 ACRES, WHICH IS PART OF THE CHECED WARWICK SENIOR HOUSING COMPLEX LOCATED AT 15319 WARWICK BOULEVARD, FROM R7 MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH PROFFERS, TO R7 MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH REVISED PROFFERS. THE REVISED PROFFERS WILL REMOVE THE HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT SECTION 202 FUNDING REFERENCE AND INCLUDE OTHER PROFFERS THAT WILL IMPROVE THE SITE AND BUILDING DESIGN.
Mr. John Bolton, available for questions only. Councilwoman McMillan inquired about the lack of parking spaces and whether the number of spaces could be increased.
HHB inquired about guest parking.
Motion to closure of the public hearing B. Conditional Zoning – Community Housing Partners Corporation,
CZ-09-267
Moved by Scott, seconded by Vick.
Motion to adoption of the ordinance B. Conditional Zoning – Community Housing Partners Corporation,
CZ-09-267
Moved by Bateman, seconded by Scott.
C. Zoning Text Amendment – City of Newport News, ZT-09-269, Permitting for Development in Floodplain
AN ORDINANCE THAT WILL AMEND SECTION 45-3114 OF THE CITY’S ZONING ORDINANCE, WHICH WILL ELIMINATE THE 30-DAY APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL ACTION BY THE DIRECTOR OF CODES COMPLIANCE, FOR A PERMIT TO DEVELOP PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE FLOODPLAIN.
Motion to closure of the public hearing Zoning Text Amendment – City of Newport News, ZT-09-269, Permitting for Development in Floodplain Moved by Whitaker, seconded by Bateman.
Vote to closure of the public hearing Zoning Text Amendment – City of Newport News, ZT-09-269, Permitting for Development in Floodplain (Approved)
Motion to adoption of the ordinance C. Zoning Text Amendment - City of Newport News, ZT-09-269, Permitting for Development in Floodplain Moved by Vick, seconded by Bateman.
Vote to adoption of the ordinance C. Zoning Text Amendment - City of Newport News, ZT-09-269, Permitting for Development in Floodplain (Approved)
D. Zoning Text Amendment – City of Newport News, ZT-09-272, Requirement of a Conditional Use Permit for Homeless Shelters
AN ORDINANCE THAT WILL AMEND SECTION 45-402 OF THE CITY’S ZONING ORDINANCE, WHICH WILL REQUIRE BY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, HOMELESS SHELTERS IN THE R7 MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING AND R8 HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICTS.
Motion to closure of the public hearing D. Zoning Text Amendment - City of Newport News, ZT-09-272, Requirement of a Conditional Use Permit for Homeless Shelters Moved by Scott, seconded by Bateman.
Vote to closure of the public hearing D. Zoning Text Amendment - City of Newport News, ZT-09-272, Requirement of a Conditional Use Permit for Homeless Shelters (Approved)
Motion to adoption of the ordinance D. Zoning Text Amendment - City of Newport News, ZT-09-272, Requirement of a Conditional Use Permit for Homeless Shelters Moved by Bateman, seconded by Vick.
Vote to adoption of the ordinance D. Zoning Text Amendment – City of Newport News, ZT-09-272, Requirement of a Conditional Use Permit for Homeless Shelters (Approved) (Recorded at 00:47:44)
E. Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Kingstowne Road
AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND VACATING A CERTAIN PORTION OF KINGSTOWNE ROAD, SUBJECT TO RESERVATION OF A 15-FOOT-WIDE WATERLINE EASEMENT PAYMENT TO THE CITY, BY THE ABUTTING LANDOWNER OF THE CITY ASSESSOR’S APPRAISED VALUE OF THE VACATED PORTION OF KINGSTOWNE ROAD, AND APPROVAL OF A PERMANENT ALTERNATE TURN-AROUND BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING. A request has been received from Union Investment 2, LLC, (Union), for the City to vacate a 3,903 square-foot portion of Kingstowne Road. Union currently owns the property which abuts the right-of-way. An interdepartmental review was conducted, to which no objections were noted. The reservation of a 15-foot waterline easement is required and a permanent alternate turnaround must be approved by the Department of Engineering. Union has agreed to pay $9,400, the City Assessor appraised value, of the vacated portion of right-of-way.
Motion to closure of the public hearing E. Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Kingstowne Road Moved by Whitaker, seconded by Vick.
Vote to closure of the public hearing E. Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Kingstowne Road (Approved)
Motion to adoption of the ordinance E. Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Kingstowne Road Moved by Vick, seconded by Scott.
Vote to adoption of the ordinance E. Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Kingstowne Road (Approved)
4. Consent Agenda
A. Minutes of the Special Budget Work Session of April 7, 2009
B. Minutes of the Work Session of April 14, 2009
C. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 14, 2009
D. Resolution in Support of the Youth PROMISE Act
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE YOUTH PROMISE ACT (H.R. 1064). H.R. 1064, the Youth Prison Reduction through Opportunity, Mentoring, Intervention, Support, and Education Act (Youth Promise Act), was introduced by Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott. The Act establishes an advisory panel to assist the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention in developing standards and practices to prevent juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity. The panel will also be engaged in collecting data to assess needs and existing resources for combating these issues. The Youth PROMISE Act will award grants to localities for intervention and prevention programs involving juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activities.
E. Resolution in Recognition: St. George’s Episcopal Church
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST. GEORGE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH. On March 13, 1959, 10 people attended a meeting at the Stoneybrook Club building which led to the foundation of St. George’s Episcopal Church. Over a period of years, the congregation grew, as it consisted mostly of active duty and retired military personnel from Ft. Eustis. Over a period of years, the congregation grew, as it consisted mostly of active duty and retired military personnel from Ft. Eustis. The church was then appropriately named after St. George, the Patron Saint of Soldiers. Since 1962, the church has experienced tremendous growth and outreach ministries which contribute to the overall success of the community. City Council congratulates the congregation as it celebrates its 50th Anniversary.
Motion to adoption of consent agenda 4. Consent Agenda Moved by Bateman, seconded by Whitaker.
Vote to adoption of consent agenda 4. Consent Agenda (Approved)
5. Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development – FY 2009-2010
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY’S FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010 UPDATE FOR THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, KNOWN AS THE ANNUAL ACTION PLAN. This is the City’s update to the 2006-2010 Plan that identifies the needs for housing and community development, the resources available to meet the needs and the priorities for directing those resources. The Plan is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and must be approved by that agency in order for the City to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds each year. HUD entitlement funding for both of these Programs is estimated to be $2,686,590 for Fiscal Year 2009-2010.
Motion to adoption of the resolution 5. Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development - FY 2009-2010 Moved by Whitaker, seconded by Bateman.
Vote to adoption of the resolution 5. Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development - FY 2009-2010 (Approved)
6. Waterworks’ Identity Theft Prevention Program
Motion to adoption of the resolution 6. Waterworks’ Identity Theft Prevention Program Moved by Vick, seconded by Whitaker.
Vote to adoption of the resolution 6. Waterworks’ Identity Theft Prevention Program (Approved)
7. Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Project (CMAQ) – Citywide Wayfinding Sign Program – Phase I
A. Resolution Ratifying Funding and Project Authorization
A RESOLUTION RATIFYING FUNDING FOR A CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (VDOT). The City has received a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Grant from VDOT, for the fabrication and installation of 29 Wayfinding Signs around the mid-city area of the City. This is the first phase of a City-wide program to place Wayfinding Signs that better direct motorists to destinations within the City. The City Council is requested to authorize the execution of all agreements to effectuate the administering and front-funding of this construction project. Upon completion of this project, the City will be reimbursed 99.6% from Federal and State funds through VDOT.
Motion to adoption of the resolution A. Resolution Ratifying Funding and Project Authorization Moved by Whitaker, seconded by Scott.
Vote to adoption of the resolution A. Resolution Ratifying Funding and Project Authorization (Approved)
B. Appropriation of Funds - $503,000
A REQUEST TO APPROVE BY MOTION, THE APPROPRIATION OF $503,000 OF FRONT-FUNDING FOR THE CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – CITY-WIDE WAYFINDING SIGN PROGRAM PHASE I. In July 2005, the City received Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality grant funding in the amount of $383,000 State/Federal Funds.Based on market changes and a more detailed engineering estimate, it was determined that a more accurate cost for construction of this project was $503,000. In February/March 2009, the City requested the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Planning Organization, through the Transportation Technical Committee, an additional $120,000 in grant funds. An appropriation for front-funding in the amount of $503,000 is necessary to fund the complete construction cost of this project. The City will be 99.6% reimbursed from Federal and State funds through VDOT. The City’s cost for this project is $2,012.
Motion to adoption of the resolution B. Appropriation of Funds - $503,000 Moved by Whitaker, seconded by Vick.
Vote to adoption of the resolution B. Appropriation of Funds - $503,000 (Approved)
8. Pine Avenue Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Design Project - $97,000
A RESOLUTION THAT WILL APPROPRIATE $97,000 FROM THE CITY’S 2008 VIRGINIA REVOLVING LOAN FUND (VRLF) FOR THE PINE AVENUE SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT. The project proposes the rehabilitation and replacement of existing degraded sanitary sewer pipes to prevent sewage infiltration, and to comply with the Hampton Roads Sanitary Sewer Regional Consent Order. Environmental Engineering and Technology, Inc. has been selected under an existing annual services contract to perform the required design services for this project.The appropriation includes a 5% contingency from the City’s 2008 Virginia Revolving Fund. Debt service on sanitary sewer improvements financed through the VRLF is paid with sewer user fees.
Motion to adoption of the resolution 8. Pine Avenue Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Design Project - $97,000 Moved by Vick, seconded by Whitaker.
Vote to adoption of the resolution 8. Pine Avenue Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Design Project - $97,000 (Approved)
9. Kingstowne Drive Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project
A. Appropriation Resolution - $64,000
A REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT WILL APPROPRIATE $64,000 FROM THE CITY’S 2008 VIRGINIA REVOLVING LOAN FUND (VRLF) FOR THE KINGSTOWNE DRIVE SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT. The project proposes the installation of a cured-in-place liner in the existing sanitary sewer pipes along Kingstowne Drive to correct deficiencies in the pipes caused by cracks and deterioration, thus resulting in groundwater infiltration in the area sewers. The appropriation includes a 5% contingency from the City’s 2008 Virginia Revolving Fund. Debt service on sanitary sewer improvements financed through the VRLF is paid with sewer user fees.
Motion to adoption of the resolution A. Appropriation Resolution - $64,000 Moved by Bateman, seconded by Vick.
Vote to adoption of the resolution A. Appropriation Resolution - $64,000 (Approved)
B. Award of Bid – Tri-State Utilities, Inc.
A REQUEST FOR A MOTION OF CITY COUNCIL TO AWARD THE BID FOR THE KINGSTOWNE DRIVE SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT TO TRI-STATE UTILITIES, INC., WHICH WAS SELECTED AS THE LOWEST BIDDER AT $61,000, AND HAS COMPLETED SIMILAR PROJECTS FOR THE CITY IN THE PAST.
Motion to award a bid to A. Appropriation Resolution - $64,000 Moved by Whitaker, seconded by Bateman.
Vote to award a bid to A. Appropriation Resolution - $64,000 (Approved)
10. Appropriations
Parks, Recreation & Tourism – CIP Request: $800,000
A REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING $800,000 FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION CATEGORY OF THE FY 2009 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN (CIP) TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION & TOURISM. The City has several critical parks repair and replacement projects for which these funds are requested. Most of these projects have reached the point where immediate action is needed to correct safety and usability issues. The source of funding recommended for the Park Improvements Projects is bonds authorized and issued. The City’s FY 2009 Bond Authorization that allows for capital project appropriations from the approved CIP is $30,000,000. Of this $30,000,000, there is $3,332,000 designated for Parks & Recreation. Approval of this resolution will reduce the total FY 2009 bond authorization available for appropriation by $800,000, from the current balance of $29,070,207 to $28,270,207, and will also reduce the amount available for appropriations from the Parks & Recreation Category by $800,000 from $3,332,000 to $2,532,000.
Motion to adoption of appropriation 10. Appropriations Moved by Whitaker, seconded by Vick.
Vote to adoption of appropriation 10. Appropriations (Approved)
Mayor Frank inquired whether the playground would be replaced with wood. Mr. Nealer responded it would be replaced with plastic. Councilwoman McMillan inquired whether materials would be environmentally friendly. Mr. Nealer responded they would do their best. Councilwoman Vick inquired about insurance. CM responded no. Councilman Bateman inquired about planks.
11. Citizen Comments on Matters Germane to the Business of City Council
Carol Hogge, 3 Gay Drive, Newport News, addressed City Council re the Deep Creek Pier. She advocated for the rebuilding of the Deep Creek Pier.
Mr. Kelly Place, Waller Mill Road, Williamsburg, addressed Council regarding the King William Reservoir Project. He stated Council had the opportunity to let healing begin. Council had the opportunity to bring about calm and recognize that the foundation of the project was not valid. The merit of the project had not come true. Asked the City to stop spending money for the project.
City Manager commented that the effects of the KWR decision was being reviewed. The Justice Department was the agency that would decide.
12. New Business and Councilmember Comments
City Manager stated as a result of refunding of Waterworks bonds, savings realized. Recommend offset fee increase from 5% to 4%.
Thanked Council for the recognition of NNPD and the EPTF, the work force in the City are excellent. He commended the work force..
Councilwoman Vick appointed to Council for Workforce Development. Announced receipt of money to the community. Advised of a new program for youth. Thanked Councilwoman Scott for invitation to attend North District Town Hall Meeting.
Councilwoman Woodbury commended Council members Scott and McMillan re throwing out the first ball during softball game. She referenced a visit to the Heart Haven House. Group Home on Harpersville Road.
Councilwoman Woodbury commended HRT for lowering requests on City’s budget. She commended the NNPD.
Councilwoman Woodbury announced May 5, Town Hall Meeting at Warwick HS, co-sponsored with Betty Dixon, NNPS.
Councilman Bateman commended Tricia Wilson and Hugh Forehand for their hard work on CDBG program (consolidated plan).
Councilman Bateman urged citizens to send their thoughts, comments. He commended the City Manager and staff for their work on the budget.
Councilwoman McMillan reminded May 14 Job Fair at the BGC in Denbigh on Thorncliff Drive 9 - 12, Councilwoman Scott thanked everyone for their participation/attendance at the April 27 North District Town Hall Meeting. Lt. Boswell shared info re decrease in crime. Councilwoman Vick shared jobs program. Announced "Kids Eat Free Program." Feedjng Future Leaders at Mid Town Community Center, April 30.
Adjourn
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