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AGENDA

Newport News City Council

September 9, 2008

City Council Chambers

7:00 p.m.

Presentations:

A. Proclamation: Certified Crime Prevention Program - Newport News Police Department

B. Presentation: Sister Cities International (SCI) Best Overall Program Award for Outstanding Sister City Program, population 100,000 - 300,000

7:30 p.m.

1.    Invocation - Rabbi Eric Carlson, Congregation Zion's Sake

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

Approved 3.    Public Hearing:

    Authorization to Issue General Obligation General Improvements Bonds - Virginia Water Facilities Revolving Loan Fund

4. Consent Agenda

Approved    A. Minutes of the Work Session of August 12, 2008

Approved    B. Minutes of the Special Meeting of August 12, 2008

Approved    C. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 12, 2008

Approved    D. Community Services Board Performance Contract

Approved    E.  Virginia Port Authority Maritime Incident Response Property Agreement

Approved    F.  Re-Certification for the Certified Crime Prevention Community Program

Approved    G. Resolution in Support of Enhanced Retirement Benefits for Hazardous Duty Positions - Hampton Roads Regional Jail Authority

Approved    H. Resolution of Recognition - Dr. Christoph W. Leemann

Approved    I.  Resolution in Recognition - 10th Anniversary of Sister City Relationship with Taizhou, China

Approved   J.  Residential Parking Permit Program Additions

Approved   K.  City Code Amendment - Increase in Penalty for Pedestrians who Fail to Comply with Police Directions

One Bid Received 5. Receiving and Opening Bids for Utility Easement - 9710 Jefferson Avenue and Woodfin Road

6. Miscellaneous Bridge Repair Projects

Approved    A. Appropriation of Funding

Approved    B. Award of Bid

7. Receiving and Opening of Bids for Utility Easements - Virginia Natural Gas

One Bid Received    A. 1451 - 26th Street, 1452 - 25th Street, 1446 - 26th Street, 61 Walnut Avenue and 1400 - 16th Street

One Bid Received    B. 741 Terrace Drive, 5841 Chestnut Avenue and 1451 48th Street

8. Intersection Improvement Project - Canon Boulevard/Middle Ground Boulevard

Approved    A. Appropriation of Funding

Approved    B. City/State Agreement

Approved    C. Award of Bid

9. Appropriations

Approved    A. Criminal Justice Information Technology Improvement Grant

Approved    B. Southeast Community Weed and Seed Project Grant

Approved    C. Criminal Justice Crime Analysis Grant

Approved    D. Department of Criminal Justice Services Grant

Approved    E. Department of Motor Vehicles Grant

Approved    F. Grant Funding for Mariner's Museum "USS Monitor Center"

Approved    G. Hispanic Outreach Program

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

C. Hogge - Noted that she has only received a portion of the City records that she previously requested regarding the former Deep Creek Pier property.

I. Edwards - Apologized for her absence at a recent ceremony in which she was honored.

C. Nunnally - Expressed her concern about what she feels are high property taxes.  Requested funding reduction plans similar to those recently announced by the Governor. Suggested a more transparent City budget in the future.

T. Terry - Concerned about elevator violations in Newport Towers.  Requested inspection records.

C. Powell - Provided historic information on the former Deep Creek Pier for the new Council members.

J. Gergely - Commented on Work Session staff presentation on the Oyster Point Transportation Study. Suggested further data analysis.

J. Procyson - Commented on reduced water usage that is projected for the King William Reservoir. Suggested water conservation and other measures rather than continue with the reservoir project.

11.    New Business and Councilmember Comments

City Manager - Presented resolution to ratify the declaration of a local state of emergency at 12 noon on Friday, September 5, 2008 for Tropical Storm Hanna. State of Emergency for Tropical Storm Hanna

City Attorney

City Clerk

Vick

Whitaker

Woodbury - Thanked attendees at City Council meeting.  Thanked City Council for floral arrangement for her husband.  Congratulated Newport News Public Schools on this year's retention of teachers. Congratulated a constituent on his 100th birthday.

Bateman

Frank

McMillan - Noted that the Septmebr issue of Virginia Wildlife contains photos of Newport News residents who particpate in the naturalist program.

Scott - Noted September 20, 2008 is Denbigh Day. Noted September 22 is the North District Town Hall Meeting. Noted October 4 is the Food Drive for the Foodbank.