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AGENDA

Newport News City Council

July 8, 2008

City Council Chambers

7:30 p.m.

1.    Invocation - Father George Chioros, Saint Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church

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

3.    Public Hearings

Approved    A. First Amendment of Virginia Cooperative Extension Agency Lease - 739 Thimble Shoals Boulevard, Suite 1009

Approved    B. Lease of 210 25th Street to Newport News Municipal Employees Credit Union 

4. Consent Agenda

Approved    A. Minutes of the Work Session of June 24, 2008

Approved    B. Minutes of the Special Meeting of June 24, 2008

Approved    C. Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 24, 2008

Approved    D. Fire and Rescue and Emergency Medical Services Mutual Aid Agreement with the City of Williamsburg

E. State Code Amendments

Approved        1. Appeals Process - Chesapeake Bay Protection Act Regulations

Approved        2. Pedestrian Use of Crosswalks

Approved    F. Golf Cart Lease/Lease Purchase Agreement - Deer Run Golf Course

Approved 5. Level III Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Agreement

Approved 6. Design Approval - Phase I of Richneck Road Improvement Project

Approved 7. Fiscal Year 2009 General Fund and Sheriff's Department Budget Amendments

Approved 8. Appropriation of Funding for Court Improvements Projects

Approved 9. Appropriation of Funding for Public Safety Improvements Projects

10. Appropriations

Approved    A. Acquisition of Property - 503 Oyster Point Road

Approved    B. Court Appointed Special Advocate Program

Approved    C. Newport News Adult Drug Court Program

Approved    D. Strengthening Families Program

Approved    E. 100 Best Communities for Young People Grant Program

Approved    F. Fiscal Year 2009 Information Technology Investment Fund

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

J. Procyson - Expressed his wish that this evening's meeting meant a new direction for City Council. Offered budget reduction suggestions.

C. Powell - Inquired of City Attorney the whereabouts of the "Watermen Only" parking sign that was located new the former Deep Creek Pier, and wanted to know why the public boat ramp there had been closed

C. Hogge - Congratulated Vice Mayor Whitaker, new and newly re-elected Council members. Responded to citizen email recently blaming watermen for the trash problem at the former Deep Creek Pier.

P. Killebrew - Responded to remarks made at last City Council meeting by former Vice Mayor Allen about RETRO. Espoused goals of group.

12.    New Business and Council member Comments

City Manager

City Attorney

City Clerk - Welcomed new Council members and congratulated Councilwoman McMillan and Vice Mayor Whitaker.

McMillan - Expressed best wishes to the team headed to the Virginia History Championship competition.

Scott - Thanked her campaign supporters and congratulated new and returning Council members.

Vick - Thanked her campaign supporters and congratulated new and returning Council members.

Whitaker - Thanked supporters for choosing him as Vice Mayor and pledged his commitment to serve all citizens. Thanked previous Council members Allen and Haskins.

Woodbury - Thanked her campaign supporters and pledged her commitment to working for citizens.

Bateman

Frank