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AGENDA

Newport News City Council

April 22, 2008

City Council Chambers

7:00 p.m.

Presentation:

A. Resolution in Recognition: John Quarstein

B. Proclamation: Drug Court Month May 2008

C. Proclamation: Municipal Clerks' Week - May 4 - 10, 2008

D. Proclamation: National Police Week - May 4-10, 2008

E. Proclamation: National Public Works Week - May 18-24, 2008

7:30 p.m.

1.    Invocation - Reverend Eric Harris, First Baptist Church East End

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

3.    Public Hearings

Approved A. Conditional Use Permit CU-08-241, Gethsemane Baptist Church Trustees

        B. Right-of-Way Acquisitions - Campbell Road Sidewalk Project

Approved 1. Appropriation of Funds

Approved 2. Authorization to Acquire Rights-of-Way

        C.  Recommended Fiscal Year 2009 Operating Budget

4.    Consent Agenda

Approved A. Minutes of the Special Budget Work Session of April 1, 2008

Approved B. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 8, 2008

Approved C. Design Modification - Adult Detention Center Renovation Project

Approved D. Designation of Kiln Creek Parkway and Brick Kiln Boulevard as Additional Fine Streets

Approved  E. Extension of Conditional Use Permit CU-07-219, Madison Company of Newport News

Approved  F. Resolution of Recognition - Heritage High School Girls Basketball Team

One Bid Received 5.    Receipt of Bids for the Grant of a Utility Easement on Rivers Edge Circle

One Bid Received 6.    Receipt of Bids for the Grant of a Utility Easement at Jefferson Avenue and Woodfin Road

Approved 7.    Consolidated Housing and Community Development Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Action Plan

Approved 8.   Conveyance of City-Owned Property to the Economic Development Authority - 513 Oyster Point Road

9.     Appropriations

 Approved  A. Police Department Anti-Gang Sub-Grant

 Approved  B. Virginia Department of Fire Programs Grant

Approved   C. Continued Support of School Resource Officer Positions

Approved   D. Sheriff's Office Telephone Commissions

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

J. Beard - reviewed mission of Patient Advocate Foundation and offered specific cases as examples of the care provided patients without insurance.

Y. Swinton - requested assistance in finding a location for her organization.

M. Ortez - Reviewed the mission of her housing advocacy organization in helping clients with equal opportunity and fair housing issues.

G. Loose - Expressed concern about the pending changes to the City's pension plan.

K. Wynee - Spoke of the need to preserve more of the City's historical resources. Advocated for City Council's support of the City's public safety employees.

11.    New Business and Councilmember Comments

City Manager - Inquired about City Council's time preference for the April 29, 2008 Budget Work Session. The City Clerk will poll members.

City Attorney

City Clerk

Scott - Congratulated the Denbigh High Troubadours. Advised of tree planting ceremony tomorrow at McIntosh School in celebration of Arbor Day. Advised that the next North District Town Meeting is scheduled for April 28, 2008.

Whitaker

Allen

Bateman - Responded to audience comments made tonight about the proposed FY09 Operating Budget.

Frank

Haskins - Commented positively on the history of the Oyster Point development.

McMillan - Complimented Parks and Recreation on preserving seeds from previous charter Oak tree. Wished Happy Birthday to Officer Whitehouse. Congratulated Webster family on their daughter receiving a four-year scholarship.