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AGENDA

Newport News City Council

December 9, 2008

City Council Chambers

7:00 p.m.

Presentation:

Resolution of Recognition - K. M. "Butch" Blanks

7:30 p.m.

1. Invocation - Pastor Karen L. Wilson, Temple of Peace Church

2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America

3. Public Hearings:

A.    Change of Zoning, CZ-08-258 Peninsula Memorial Park Corporation  Item withdrawn by Applicant on 12-5-08

B.    Vacation of Right of Way - Canon Boulevard and Town Center Drive

C.    Jackson School Lease Renewal - Newport News Shipbuilding

D.    Vacation of Water Line Easements - Hampton's Peninsula Town Center

E.     Landfill Gas Transmission Utility Easement - 15194 Warwick Boulevard

4. Consent Agenda

    A.     Minutes of the Work Session of November 25, 2008

    B.     Minutes of Special Meeting of November 25, 2008

    C.     Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 25, 2008
    D.     Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commemoration

5.    Commercial Rehabilitation Tax Abatement Program

6.    Emergency Water Connection Agreement between James City Service Authority and the City

7.    Pump Station No. 24 VFD/Electrical Upgrade

    A.    Appropriation - $27,000

    B.    Award of Bid - Environmental Engineering & Technology, Inc.

8.    Appropriations

    A.    Fire Department - HAZMAT Grant Funding - $30,000

    B.    Police Department - JAG Grant Funding - $80,463

    C.    Sheriff's Office - Work Release Funding - $31,000

    D.    Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Donation - $6,405

9.    Citizen Comments on Matters Germane to the Business of City Council

10.    New Business and Councilmember Comments

    City Manager

    City Attorney

    City Clerk

    Scott

    Vick

    Whitaker

    Woodbury

    Bateman

    Frank

    McMillan