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A. Call to Order
Roll call (7 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
B. Invocation
The invocation was rendered by Pastor Gerald Wollitz, Calvary Chapel of Newport News.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by members of the Colonial Virginia Boy Scouts, Pack 6, Den 12, Boy Scouts of America.
D. Public Hearings
1. Ordinance Authorizing Amendment No. 15 to the Lease between the City and Northrop Grumman, Inc., formerly known as Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company (Portion of former Jackson School Site)
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, THAT CERTAIN AMENDMENT NO. 15 TO A LEASE FOR A PORTION OF THE FORMER JACKSON SCHOOL SITE BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, AND NORTHROP GRUMMAN SHIPBUILDING, INC., F/K/A NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING AND DRY DOCK C OMPANY DATED THE 8TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2009. This ordinance authorized the Acting City Manager to execute Amendment No. 15 to the lease between the City and Northrop Grumman, Inc., formerly known as Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company, (former Jackson School Site). This was a one-year lease renewal for the use of 1,090 parking spaces located at the former Jackson School Site. Incorporated in Amendment No. 15 was an adjustment of 3% to the current rental rate, raising the annual rate to $124,637.57. The renewal term would commence January 1, 2010, and terminate December 31, 2010. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to closure of the public hearing Moved by Whitaker, seconded by Bateman.
Vote to closure of the public hearing (Approved)
Motion to adoption of the ordinance Moved by Bateman, seconded by Vick.
Vote to adoption of the ordinance (Approved)
E. Consent Agenda
1. Minutes of the Work Session of November 24, 2009
2. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 24, 2009
3. Resolution of Recognition: Charles D. Crowson, Jr.
A RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION FOR CHARLES D. CROWSON, JR. This resolution honored and recognized Mr. Charles D. Crowson, Jr., for his extraordinary leadership and service as Commissioner of the Revenue of the City of Newport News, Virginia. Mr. Crowson announced his retirement after serving 39 years with the City, starting in 1970 as Field Inspector for the Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue. In 1975, he became Chief Deputy Commissioner of the Revenue, and served in that capacity until he was elected Commissioner of the Revenue in 1994. During his term as Commissioner, Mr. Crowson worked to improve the services provided by the Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue, including establishing a satellite office in the Denbigh area, providing online services to citizens, and implementing Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV Select) services for the Downtown and Denbigh offices. Mr. Crowson was recognized for excellence in his profession, being awarded the Sam T. Barfield Award for Excellence from the Commissioners of the Revenue Association of Virginia in 2001, and named Virginia Association of Assessing Officers Outstanding Member of the Year in 2006. Mr. Crowson served in leading positions for a number of professional organizations, agencies, and committees; and has remained active in the community. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to adoption of consent agenda Item 3 Moved by McMillan, seconded by Scott.
Vote to adoption of consent agenda Item 3 (Approved)
Motion to adoption of consent agenda Items 1 and 2 Moved by Woodbury, seconded by Bateman.
Vote to adoption of consent agenda Items 1 and 2 (Approved)
F. Other City Council Actions
1. Receipt of Bids for 20-foot Easement over City-owned Property at 15206 Warwick Boulevard and a portion of Denbigh Park Drive (Stoney Run Recreation Center)
Receive bid(s) for the grant of a 20’ easement over City-owned property at 15206 Warwick Boulevard and a portion of Denbigh Park Drive and forward to the Acting City Manager for review evaluation. A request to receive bids was advertised in the Daily Press on November 23, 2009 and November 30, 2009. The project would allow for a 20-foot easement, to construct, operate, and maintain one or more underground lines, and one or more lighting supports and lighting fixtures, for the purpose of transmitting and distributing electric power by one or more circuits. A public hearing was advertised for the January 12, 2010 Regular Meeting of City Council for consideration of the ordinance that would grant the easement to the successful bidder. No Council action was necessary.
2. Ordinance to Accept the Streets and Public Improvements in the Sycamore Grove Subdivision into the City System.
AN ORDIANNCE TO ACCEPT LYON DRIVE, J. WILLIAM COURT, J. FARMER COURT AND PAMELA DRIVE, SYCAMORE GROVE SUBDIVISION, AND THE PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENTS CONTAINED THEREIN AND THEREON INTO THE CITY STREET SYSTEM. This ordinance accepted the streets and public improvements in the Sycamore Grove Subdivision into the City system. A final inspection was made of the subdivision known as Sycamore Grove. The inspection indicated compliance with all requirements. Once accepted, the streets which were constructed at the developer’s expense would be eligible for State maintenance payments. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to adoption of the ordinance Moved by Whitaker, seconded by Bateman.
Vote to adoption of the ordinance (Approved)
3. Resolution Authorizing the Renewal of the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission (HRPDC) Regional Groundwater Mitigation Program Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).
A RESOLUTIONAUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, THAT CERTAIN REGIONAL GROUNDWATER MITIGATION PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AMONG LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN HAMPTON ROADS, JAMES CITY SERVICE AUTHORITY, AND ATHE HAMPTON ROADS PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION. This resolution authorized the Acting City Manager to execute the renewal of the “Groundwater Mitigation Program Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)” for a term of five years, extending from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2015. An Agreements establishing the Regional Groundwater Mitigation Program was executed on August 11, 1994 by the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission and 15 member jurisdictions. This Agreement was renewed twice for a period of five years. The current Agreement was set to expire December 31, 2010. The Agreement established HRPDC responsibilities for conducting analyses of the impacts of municipal groundwater withdrawals in support of the local government groundwater withdrawal permits and mitigation plans, and management of cooperative groundwater studies with the U. S. Geological Survey. Funding to support the program was generally provided through the local utilities’ department budgets. Waterworks’ funding, by the Public Utilities Enterprise Fund, was just over $10,000 per year, comprised of a $3,000 base buy-in per year per City or County with the balance of annual costs allocated according to the local share of regional populations. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to adoption of the resolution Moved by Bateman, seconded by Vick.
Vote to adoption of the resolution (Approved)
4. Resolution Appropriating $574,000 from the City’s 2009 Virginia Revolving Loan Fund (VRLF) for the Roanoke Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, Phases IIIA and IIIB
A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM FY 2009 VIRGINIA REVOLVING LOAN FUND ($574,000.00) TO ROANOKE AVENUE SANITARY SEWER – PHASE 3. This resolution appropriated $574,000 from the 2009 Virginia Revolving Loan Fund (VRLF) for the Roanoke Avenue Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, Phase IIIA and III B projects. The existing sanitary sewer pipes along Roanoke Avenue were cracked and damaged, thereby causing infiltration into the sanitary sewer system. The project proposed the rehabilitation of existing sanitary sewer pipes along Roanoke Avenue to correct deficiencies in the pipes. The project was necessary to prevent further pipe failures and groundwater infiltration in to the sanitary sewers. There were a total of five phases scheduled for this project. Phase I and Phase II were previously awarded. Phase IV was anticipated for award in FY 2011, with Phase V to follow in FY 2012. The proposed appropriation of$574,000 from the City’s 2009 VRLF covered the contract costs, plus a 5% contingency. All of these projects were related to the consent order. They were funded by VRLF bonds, and the debt service was paid by the sewer fund. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to adoption of the resolution Moved by Vick, seconded by McMillan.
Vote to adoption of the resolution (Approved)
5. Motion Approving an Award of Bid for the Roanoke Avenue Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, Phases IIIA and BIB.
Award the bid for the Roanoke Avenue Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, Phase IIIA and IIIB Project to WB&E Construction, Inc. WB&E Construction, Inc. was the low bidder on this project at $546,184.74. WB&E Construction, Inc. had performed well on similar contracts for the City of Newport News and was recommended for award of the project. There were a total of five phases scheduled for this project. Phase I and Phase II were previously awarded. Phase IV was anticipated for award in FY 2011 with Phase V to follow in FY 2012. All of these projects were related to the consent order. They were funded by VRLF bonds and the debt service paid by the sewer fund. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to award a bid to WB&E Construction, Inc. for the Roanoke Avenue Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, Phases IIIA and BIB. Moved by Vick, seconded by Woodbury.
Vote to award a bid to WB&E Construction, Inc. for the Roanoke Avenue Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, Phases IIIA and BIB. (Approved)
6. Ordinance Amending City Code, Chapter 40.1, Underground Installation of Lines and Pipes, and their Related Facilities, Section 40.1-5, Creation of Underground Utilities Districts for the Middle Ground Boulevard Extension Project.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 40.1, UNDERGROUD INSTALLATION OF LINES AND PIPES AND THEIR RELATED FACILITIES, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, SECTION 40.1-5, CREATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES DISTRICTS. This ordinance amended the City Code, Chapter 40.1, Section 40.1-5 Creation of Underground Utilities District (2) Rights-of-Way Districts. City staff had been working with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to develop plans for a Public Hearing in February 2010 for the Middle Ground Boulevard Extension Project. As part of that process, staff discovered that the existing ordinance relating to the undergrounding of overhead utilities did not specifically include the Middle Ground Boulevard Extension Project. Staff then considered whether there were other roadway segments that needed to be included in this ordinance change. Staff recommended the inclusion of Atkinson Boulevard from Jefferson Avenue to Warwick Boulevard and Relocated Route 60 from Fort Eustis Boulevard to the James City County line, both proposed new, non-existing roadways. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to adoption of the ordinance Moved by McMillan, seconded by Whitaker.
Vote to adoption of the ordinance (Approved)
7. Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of All Documents to Implement a Purchase of an Interest in Real Estate in the Harwood’s Mill Reservoir Watershed in the County of York
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, ANY AND ALL AGREEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS TO IMPLEMENT A PURCHASE OF AN INTEREST IN REAL ESATE IN THE HARWOOD’S MILL RESERVOIR WATERSHED IN THE COUNTY OF YORK, VIRGINIA, BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, AND CARRIE W. CURTIS. This ordinance authorized the Acting City Manager to execute all documents to implement a purchase of an interest in real estate in the Harwood’s Mill Reservoir Watershed in the County of York, between the City and Carrie W. Curtis. Waterworks recommended the purchase of 75+/- acres of property owned by Miss Carrie Wray Curtis in York County. The City was informed that the seller was willing to accept a fraction of the assessed value via imposition of conservation easements. The seller would accept the offer if she could close before the end of calendar year 2009. The property was needed to provide further protection for Harwood’s Mill Reservoir and importantly, the primary stream that flows into the reservoir. This acquisition would greatly enhance the City’s efforts to permanently protect the Harwood’s Mill Reservoir and watershed from the impacts of future development within its watershed, particularly along the Route 17 corridor. Funds in the amount of $765,000 for the purchase of the property were available to be appropriated from the Waterworks’ Restricted Land Fund. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to adoption of the ordinance Moved by Bateman, seconded by Scott.
Vote to adoption of the ordinance (Approved)
8. Resolution Approving the Appropriation of $765,000 from Miscellaneous CIP Real Estate to Purchase an Interest in Real Estate in the Harwood’s Mill Reservoir Watershed in the County of York.
A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM MISCELLANEOUS CIP REAL ESTATE ($765,000.00) TO WATERWORKS LAND PURCHASE CONTINGENCY ($765,000.00). This resolution appropriated $765,000.00 for the purchase of 75+/- acres of property located a Harwood’s Mill Reservoir. Waterworks recommended the purchase of 75+/- acres of property owned by Miss Carrie Wray Curtis in York County. The City was informed that the seller was willing to accept a fraction of the assessed value via imposition of conservation easements. The seller would accept the offer if she could close before the end of calendar year 2009. The $765,000.00 was available to appropriate from the Waterworks’ Restricted Land Fund that was established for acquisition of properties needed for protection of the City’s reservoirs. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to adoption of the resolution Moved by Whitaker, seconded by Bateman.
Vote to adoption of the resolution (Approved)
G. Appropriations
1. Department of Human Services (DHS) - Office on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP): FY 2009 Program Grant - $150,000
A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM FY 09 OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PRVENTION EARMARK PROGRAMS ($150,000.00) TO FY 09 OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION – CONTRACTUAL SERVICES. This resolution appropriated $150,000.00 of Federal Revenue from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. The City was awarded an OJJDP FY 09 Program Grant in the amount of $150,000.00 for the Department of Human Services (DHS): Office on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Program. This was a new grant award. The purpose of the grant was to provide intense case management services to youth at-risk for gang involvement or delinquent behavior. No local match was required. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to adoption of appropriation G. Appropriations Moved by Whitaker, seconded by Scott.
Vote to adoption of appropriation G. Appropriations (Approved)
H. Citizen Comments on Matters Germane to the Business of City Council
William Lee Johnson, Warwick SRO, addressed Council re conditions in the Warwick SRO Hotel. Questioned what was the future of the Warwick SRO.
Theresa Lewis, Warwick SRO, addressed Council about the Warwick SRO.
Ron E. Lilley, 726 Keppel Drive, NN, addressed Mayor being member of MAIG. S
Doug Peterson, 5 Quail Place, NN, asked Mayor Frank to resign his membership from the MAIG.
Daniel Curran, Forward NN,
Sheryl Campbell, addressed Council regarding the murder of her son, Robert L. Harper.
I. New Business and Councilmember Comments
1. City Manager
Wished Happy Holidays to all!
2. City Attorney
Wished Happy Holidays to all!
3. City Clerk
Wished Happy Holidays to all!
4. Scott
Holiday Food Drive Party 12/19/09, AJ Wright, 451 Oriana Road.
Dec. 22 Food will be distributed back into the community.
5. Vick
Happy Holidays. Feeding 1,000, 100 Newmarket Sq, @ The Alley 12/19/2009.
Happy B’Day to Branden Diggs.
6. Whitaker
Wished everyone a Happy Holiday!
7. Woodbury
Thanksgiving with the Troops at Ft. Eustis.
Jan. 4, Town Hall Meeting
Holly Dazzle was great!
8. Bateman
Wished Happy Holidays to all!
9. Frank
Thanksgiving with the Troops.
Holly Dazzle was spectacular.
Toys For Tots Campaign.
Wished Happy Holidays to All!
Thanked City staff for their hard work and diligence!
10. McMillan
Feeding 1,000 on 12.19.09
Holly Dazzle was wonderful. Wished Happy Holidays to all.
Thanked City staff for all they knew to make her life run smoother!
Adjourn
Dec 08, 2009 Regular City Council Meeting
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A. Call to Order
Roll call (7 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
B. Invocation
The invocation was rendered by Pastor Gerald Wollitz, Calvary Chapel of Newport News.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by members of the Colonial Virginia Boy Scouts, Pack 6, Den 12, Boy Scouts of America.
D. Public Hearings
1. Ordinance Authorizing Amendment No. 15 to the Lease between the City and Northrop Grumman, Inc., formerly known as Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company (Portion of former Jackson School Site)
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, THAT CERTAIN AMENDMENT NO. 15 TO A LEASE FOR A PORTION OF THE FORMER JACKSON SCHOOL SITE BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, AND NORTHROP GRUMMAN SHIPBUILDING, INC., F/K/A NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING AND DRY DOCK C OMPANY DATED THE 8TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2009. This ordinance authorized the Acting City Manager to execute Amendment No. 15 to the lease between the City and Northrop Grumman, Inc., formerly known as Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company, (former Jackson School Site). This was a one-year lease renewal for the use of 1,090 parking spaces located at the former Jackson School Site. Incorporated in Amendment No. 15 was an adjustment of 3% to the current rental rate, raising the annual rate to $124,637.57. The renewal term would commence January 1, 2010, and terminate December 31, 2010. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to closure of the public hearing Moved by Whitaker, seconded by Bateman.
Vote to closure of the public hearing (Approved)
Motion to adoption of the ordinance Moved by Bateman, seconded by Vick.
Vote to adoption of the ordinance (Approved)
E. Consent Agenda
1. Minutes of the Work Session of November 24, 2009
2. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 24, 2009
3. Resolution of Recognition: Charles D. Crowson, Jr.
A RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION FOR CHARLES D. CROWSON, JR. This resolution honored and recognized Mr. Charles D. Crowson, Jr., for his extraordinary leadership and service as Commissioner of the Revenue of the City of Newport News, Virginia. Mr. Crowson announced his retirement after serving 39 years with the City, starting in 1970 as Field Inspector for the Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue. In 1975, he became Chief Deputy Commissioner of the Revenue, and served in that capacity until he was elected Commissioner of the Revenue in 1994. During his term as Commissioner, Mr. Crowson worked to improve the services provided by the Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue, including establishing a satellite office in the Denbigh area, providing online services to citizens, and implementing Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV Select) services for the Downtown and Denbigh offices. Mr. Crowson was recognized for excellence in his profession, being awarded the Sam T. Barfield Award for Excellence from the Commissioners of the Revenue Association of Virginia in 2001, and named Virginia Association of Assessing Officers Outstanding Member of the Year in 2006. Mr. Crowson served in leading positions for a number of professional organizations, agencies, and committees; and has remained active in the community. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to adoption of consent agenda Item 3 Moved by McMillan, seconded by Scott.
Vote to adoption of consent agenda Item 3 (Approved)
Motion to adoption of consent agenda Items 1 and 2 Moved by Woodbury, seconded by Bateman.
Vote to adoption of consent agenda Items 1 and 2 (Approved)
F. Other City Council Actions
1. Receipt of Bids for 20-foot Easement over City-owned Property at 15206 Warwick Boulevard and a portion of Denbigh Park Drive (Stoney Run Recreation Center)
Receive bid(s) for the grant of a 20’ easement over City-owned property at 15206 Warwick Boulevard and a portion of Denbigh Park Drive and forward to the Acting City Manager for review evaluation. A request to receive bids was advertised in the Daily Press on November 23, 2009 and November 30, 2009. The project would allow for a 20-foot easement, to construct, operate, and maintain one or more underground lines, and one or more lighting supports and lighting fixtures, for the purpose of transmitting and distributing electric power by one or more circuits. A public hearing was advertised for the January 12, 2010 Regular Meeting of City Council for consideration of the ordinance that would grant the easement to the successful bidder. No Council action was necessary.
2. Ordinance to Accept the Streets and Public Improvements in the Sycamore Grove Subdivision into the City System.
AN ORDIANNCE TO ACCEPT LYON DRIVE, J. WILLIAM COURT, J. FARMER COURT AND PAMELA DRIVE, SYCAMORE GROVE SUBDIVISION, AND THE PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENTS CONTAINED THEREIN AND THEREON INTO THE CITY STREET SYSTEM. This ordinance accepted the streets and public improvements in the Sycamore Grove Subdivision into the City system. A final inspection was made of the subdivision known as Sycamore Grove. The inspection indicated compliance with all requirements. Once accepted, the streets which were constructed at the developer’s expense would be eligible for State maintenance payments. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to adoption of the ordinance Moved by Whitaker, seconded by Bateman.
Vote to adoption of the ordinance (Approved)
3. Resolution Authorizing the Renewal of the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission (HRPDC) Regional Groundwater Mitigation Program Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).
A RESOLUTIONAUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, THAT CERTAIN REGIONAL GROUNDWATER MITIGATION PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AMONG LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN HAMPTON ROADS, JAMES CITY SERVICE AUTHORITY, AND ATHE HAMPTON ROADS PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION. This resolution authorized the Acting City Manager to execute the renewal of the “Groundwater Mitigation Program Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)” for a term of five years, extending from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2015. An Agreements establishing the Regional Groundwater Mitigation Program was executed on August 11, 1994 by the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission and 15 member jurisdictions. This Agreement was renewed twice for a period of five years. The current Agreement was set to expire December 31, 2010. The Agreement established HRPDC responsibilities for conducting analyses of the impacts of municipal groundwater withdrawals in support of the local government groundwater withdrawal permits and mitigation plans, and management of cooperative groundwater studies with the U. S. Geological Survey. Funding to support the program was generally provided through the local utilities’ department budgets. Waterworks’ funding, by the Public Utilities Enterprise Fund, was just over $10,000 per year, comprised of a $3,000 base buy-in per year per City or County with the balance of annual costs allocated according to the local share of regional populations. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to adoption of the resolution Moved by Bateman, seconded by Vick.
Vote to adoption of the resolution (Approved)
4. Resolution Appropriating $574,000 from the City’s 2009 Virginia Revolving Loan Fund (VRLF) for the Roanoke Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, Phases IIIA and IIIB
A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM FY 2009 VIRGINIA REVOLVING LOAN FUND ($574,000.00) TO ROANOKE AVENUE SANITARY SEWER – PHASE 3. This resolution appropriated $574,000 from the 2009 Virginia Revolving Loan Fund (VRLF) for the Roanoke Avenue Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, Phase IIIA and III B projects. The existing sanitary sewer pipes along Roanoke Avenue were cracked and damaged, thereby causing infiltration into the sanitary sewer system. The project proposed the rehabilitation of existing sanitary sewer pipes along Roanoke Avenue to correct deficiencies in the pipes. The project was necessary to prevent further pipe failures and groundwater infiltration in to the sanitary sewers. There were a total of five phases scheduled for this project. Phase I and Phase II were previously awarded. Phase IV was anticipated for award in FY 2011, with Phase V to follow in FY 2012. The proposed appropriation of$574,000 from the City’s 2009 VRLF covered the contract costs, plus a 5% contingency. All of these projects were related to the consent order. They were funded by VRLF bonds, and the debt service was paid by the sewer fund. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to adoption of the resolution Moved by Vick, seconded by McMillan.
Vote to adoption of the resolution (Approved)
5. Motion Approving an Award of Bid for the Roanoke Avenue Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, Phases IIIA and BIB.
Award the bid for the Roanoke Avenue Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, Phase IIIA and IIIB Project to WB&E Construction, Inc. WB&E Construction, Inc. was the low bidder on this project at $546,184.74. WB&E Construction, Inc. had performed well on similar contracts for the City of Newport News and was recommended for award of the project. There were a total of five phases scheduled for this project. Phase I and Phase II were previously awarded. Phase IV was anticipated for award in FY 2011 with Phase V to follow in FY 2012. All of these projects were related to the consent order. They were funded by VRLF bonds and the debt service paid by the sewer fund. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to award a bid to WB&E Construction, Inc. for the Roanoke Avenue Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, Phases IIIA and BIB. Moved by Vick, seconded by Woodbury.
Vote to award a bid to WB&E Construction, Inc. for the Roanoke Avenue Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, Phases IIIA and BIB. (Approved)
6. Ordinance Amending City Code, Chapter 40.1, Underground Installation of Lines and Pipes, and their Related Facilities, Section 40.1-5, Creation of Underground Utilities Districts for the Middle Ground Boulevard Extension Project.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 40.1, UNDERGROUD INSTALLATION OF LINES AND PIPES AND THEIR RELATED FACILITIES, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, SECTION 40.1-5, CREATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES DISTRICTS. This ordinance amended the City Code, Chapter 40.1, Section 40.1-5 Creation of Underground Utilities District (2) Rights-of-Way Districts. City staff had been working with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to develop plans for a Public Hearing in February 2010 for the Middle Ground Boulevard Extension Project. As part of that process, staff discovered that the existing ordinance relating to the undergrounding of overhead utilities did not specifically include the Middle Ground Boulevard Extension Project. Staff then considered whether there were other roadway segments that needed to be included in this ordinance change. Staff recommended the inclusion of Atkinson Boulevard from Jefferson Avenue to Warwick Boulevard and Relocated Route 60 from Fort Eustis Boulevard to the James City County line, both proposed new, non-existing roadways. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to adoption of the ordinance Moved by McMillan, seconded by Whitaker.
Vote to adoption of the ordinance (Approved)
7. Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of All Documents to Implement a Purchase of an Interest in Real Estate in the Harwood’s Mill Reservoir Watershed in the County of York
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, ANY AND ALL AGREEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS TO IMPLEMENT A PURCHASE OF AN INTEREST IN REAL ESATE IN THE HARWOOD’S MILL RESERVOIR WATERSHED IN THE COUNTY OF YORK, VIRGINIA, BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, AND CARRIE W. CURTIS. This ordinance authorized the Acting City Manager to execute all documents to implement a purchase of an interest in real estate in the Harwood’s Mill Reservoir Watershed in the County of York, between the City and Carrie W. Curtis. Waterworks recommended the purchase of 75+/- acres of property owned by Miss Carrie Wray Curtis in York County. The City was informed that the seller was willing to accept a fraction of the assessed value via imposition of conservation easements. The seller would accept the offer if she could close before the end of calendar year 2009. The property was needed to provide further protection for Harwood’s Mill Reservoir and importantly, the primary stream that flows into the reservoir. This acquisition would greatly enhance the City’s efforts to permanently protect the Harwood’s Mill Reservoir and watershed from the impacts of future development within its watershed, particularly along the Route 17 corridor. Funds in the amount of $765,000 for the purchase of the property were available to be appropriated from the Waterworks’ Restricted Land Fund. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to adoption of the ordinance Moved by Bateman, seconded by Scott.
Vote to adoption of the ordinance (Approved)
8. Resolution Approving the Appropriation of $765,000 from Miscellaneous CIP Real Estate to Purchase an Interest in Real Estate in the Harwood’s Mill Reservoir Watershed in the County of York.
A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM MISCELLANEOUS CIP REAL ESTATE ($765,000.00) TO WATERWORKS LAND PURCHASE CONTINGENCY ($765,000.00). This resolution appropriated $765,000.00 for the purchase of 75+/- acres of property located a Harwood’s Mill Reservoir. Waterworks recommended the purchase of 75+/- acres of property owned by Miss Carrie Wray Curtis in York County. The City was informed that the seller was willing to accept a fraction of the assessed value via imposition of conservation easements. The seller would accept the offer if she could close before the end of calendar year 2009. The $765,000.00 was available to appropriate from the Waterworks’ Restricted Land Fund that was established for acquisition of properties needed for protection of the City’s reservoirs. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to adoption of the resolution Moved by Whitaker, seconded by Bateman.
Vote to adoption of the resolution (Approved)
G. Appropriations
1. Department of Human Services (DHS) - Office on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP): FY 2009 Program Grant - $150,000
A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM FY 09 OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PRVENTION EARMARK PROGRAMS ($150,000.00) TO FY 09 OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION – CONTRACTUAL SERVICES. This resolution appropriated $150,000.00 of Federal Revenue from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. The City was awarded an OJJDP FY 09 Program Grant in the amount of $150,000.00 for the Department of Human Services (DHS): Office on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Program. This was a new grant award. The purpose of the grant was to provide intense case management services to youth at-risk for gang involvement or delinquent behavior. No local match was required. The Acting City Manager recommended approval.
Motion to adoption of appropriation G. Appropriations Moved by Whitaker, seconded by Scott.
Vote to adoption of appropriation G. Appropriations (Approved)
H. Citizen Comments on Matters Germane to the Business of City Council
William Lee Johnson, Warwick SRO, addressed Council re conditions in the Warwick SRO Hotel. Questioned what was the future of the Warwick SRO.
Theresa Lewis, Warwick SRO, addressed Council about the Warwick SRO.
Ron E. Lilley, 726 Keppel Drive, NN, addressed Mayor being member of MAIG. S
Doug Peterson, 5 Quail Place, NN, asked Mayor Frank to resign his membership from the MAIG.
Daniel Curran, Forward NN,
Sheryl Campbell, addressed Council regarding the murder of her son, Robert L. Harper.
I. New Business and Councilmember Comments
1. City Manager
Wished Happy Holidays to all!
2. City Attorney
Wished Happy Holidays to all!
3. City Clerk
Wished Happy Holidays to all!
4. Scott
Holiday Food Drive Party 12/19/09, AJ Wright, 451 Oriana Road.
Dec. 22 Food will be distributed back into the community.
5. Vick
Happy Holidays. Feeding 1,000, 100 Newmarket Sq, @ The Alley 12/19/2009.
Happy B’Day to Branden Diggs.
6. Whitaker
Wished everyone a Happy Holiday!
7. Woodbury
Thanksgiving with the Troops at Ft. Eustis.
Jan. 4, Town Hall Meeting
Holly Dazzle was great!
8. Bateman
Wished Happy Holidays to all!
9. Frank
Thanksgiving with the Troops.
Holly Dazzle was spectacular.
Toys For Tots Campaign.
Wished Happy Holidays to All!
Thanked City staff for their hard work and diligence!
10. McMillan
Feeding 1,000 on 12.19.09
Holly Dazzle was wonderful. Wished Happy Holidays to all.
Thanked City staff for all they knew to make her life run smoother!
Adjourn
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