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AGENDA

Newport News City Council

February 26, 2008

City Council Chambers

7:00 p.m.

Presentation: Video Production Awards

7:30 p.m.

1.    Invocation - Pastor Cheryl Ann Griffin, Reformation Luthern Church

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

3.    Public Hearings

Approved A. "Framework for the Future" Comprehensive Plan Amendment PLB-08-71

Approved B. Change of Zoning CZ-08-251, McCale Development Corporation, McMurran Family L.P. and the City of Newport News

Approved C. Waterworks Boundary Line Adjustment in York County - 304 Sonshine Way

Approved D. Real Estate Tax Exemption for Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board Properties

4.    Consent Agenda

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

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

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

Approved D. Acceptance of Street into City's Street System - Mariners Row

Approved 5.    1)Transfer of Responsibility for Administering Real Estate Tax Relief and Sewer Assessment Deferral Programs

                        2) Increase of Gross Income Eligibility Limit

Approved 6.    BECO - Windy Knolls Project Development Agreement Amendment

Approved 7.    City Code Amendment - Over Dimensional /Overweight Vehicle Permitting

Withdrawn 8.    King William Reservoir Interim Project Financing Agreement

9.     Appropriations

Approved   A. Police Department Federal Grant - Video Surveillance Cameras

Approved   B. Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program Grant

Approved    C. Grant Funding for a Fire Department "Drowning Prevention Program" for Children

Approved  D. Newport News Public Library System Staff Development Grant

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

J. Procyson - Concerned that the City Manager has publicly indicated that the real estate tax rate cannot be reduced next fiscal year. Advocated expenditure reduction by the school system, as well as the City. Schools should not be exempt from reductions.

L. Irby - Inquired about the official number of members of the HRTA. Inquired about the out-sourcing or contracting out of the red light camera project, and questioned the financial impact.

D. Irby - Expressed concern about excessive City expenses and advocated budget reductions.

C. Hogge - Expressed condolences to Councilman Bateman's family. Relayed background information on the Menchville Marina project designated for support of Watermen. Inquired about the date of completion for the demolition of Deep Creek pier.

C. W. Powell - Concerned that the Deep Creek Pier will not be replaced as a full operating pier.

11.    New Business and Councilmember Comments

City Manager

City Attorney - Expressed condolences to the Bateman family.

City Clerk

Bateman

Frank - Moved to adopt a resolution requesting the General Assembly to fund a new educational facility for Eastern Virginia Medical School - seconded and approved. Expressed condolences to the Bateman family.

Haskins - Expressed concern about red light running; requested a statistical report on the City's efforts to deal with the problem.

McMillan - Moved to approve a resolution of recognition for Neal B. Thompson - seconded and approved.

Scott - Expressed condolences to the Bateman family.

Allen - Expressed condolences to the Bateman family.