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AGENDA

Newport News City Council

May 13, 2008

City Council Chambers

7:00 p.m.

Presentation: Proclamation - Emergency Medical Services Week, May 18-24, 2008

Resolution of Recognition - Mabel V. Washington, CMC

7:30 p.m.

1.    Invocation - Reverend Clyde DeLoach, Christ United Methodist Church

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

3.    Public Hearings

Approved    A. Grant of a Utility Easement at Jefferson Avenue and Woodfin Road

Approved    B. Grant of a Utility Easement on Rivers Edge Circle

Approved    C. Vacation of a Portion of Macon Avenue Right-of-Way

Public Hearing Closed   D. Effective Real Property Tax Rate

4. Consent Agenda

Approved    A. Minutes of the Work Session of April 8, 2008

Approved    B. Minutes of the Work Session of April 22, 2008

Approved    C. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 22, 2008

Approved    D. Minutes of the Budget Public Hearing of April 24, 2008

Approved    E. Fire Protection and Rescue Services Mutual Aid Agreement with City of Hampton

Approved    F. Resolution in Memoriam - Elizabeth Fauntleroy Smith Bentien

Approved    G. Renewal of Easement Agreement  with Luck Stone Corporation

Approved    H. Additional Extension of Conditional Use Permit CU-06-194, Center Car Wash, LLC

Approved    I. City Code Amendment - Serving of Alcohol for Special Events at Specified City Facilities

One bid received 5. Receipt of Bids for the Grant of a Utility Easement over City-Owned Property Located in York County

6. Ordinances to Enact the Fiscal Year 2009 City Operating Budget

Approved    A. Real Estate Property Tax Rate

Approved    B. Personal Property Tax Rate - Mobile Homes and Public Service Corporation Properties

Approved    C. Sewer User Fee

Approved    D. Stormwater Management Service Charge

Approved   E. Residential Solid Waste Collection Fees For Fiscal Years 2009 and 2010

Approved    F. Rate Schedule for Water Consumption

Approved    G. Fiscal Year 2009 Classification and Pay Plan

Approved    H. Fiscal Year 2009 City and School Division Operating Budget and Appropriation of Funds

7. Appropriation from Unreserved Fund Balance Designated for Special Projects in Conjunction with Fiscal Year 2009 Operating Budget

Approved    A. Refuse Truck Replacement

Approved    B. Fire Apparatus Replacement

Approved    C. CAMA (Computer Aid Mass Appraisal)

Approved    D. Software and Hardware (Information Technology Fund)

Approved    E. Southeast Waterfront Redevelopment Initiative

Approved    F. Security Cameras

8. Appropriations

Approved    A. Supplemental State Health Department Grant for the Fire Department

Approved    B. Homeland Security Program Grant - Fire Department

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

M. Horne - Complimented the City's Police and Sheriff's personnel, and Council members. Supported the pay increases in the new budget.

D. Young - Reported traffic and codes violations on Paddock Drive and other problems attributable to CNU students. Police are not enforcing the Residential Parking Permit Program in her neighborhood.

J. Wildblood - Spoke of problems on Paddock Drive with CNU students who reside in rented houses. Noted deteriorating condition of her neighborhood. Requested City assistance with the problem.

C. Hogge - Encouraged rebuilding of the Deep Creek Pier as a full working pier for use by watermen.

C. Powell - Urged rebuilding the Deep Creek Pier as a full working pier.

K. Winn - Noted that the Dr. Martin Luther King Park is unfinished - urged completion of that project. Expressed concern about cars being towed and the fines imposed at the new, downtown, paved parking lots.

J. Scott - Spoke in opposition to the closing of the West Avenue Branch Library

S. Abbott - Expressed her opinion that citizens in general are not moving out of the City because of taxes. Reminded City Council of her suggestions for the budget, and allowing ample opportunities for citizen input. Suggested a requirement that all Councilmembers be present for a vote on the City's budget.

10.    New Business and Councilmember Comments

City Manager - Advised of Shirley Wells' retirement and expressed his appreciation for her service to the City.

City Attorney

City Clerk - Thanked City Council for the resolution of recognition that was presented to her.

Whitaker - Noted that he is for the citizens and provided his justification for his vote on the Budget.

Allen

Bateman

Frank - Requested a report from the City manager on the purported flight of citizens from the City.

Haskins

McMillan - Congratulated Shirley Wells on her retirement.

Scott