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Actions & Resolutions
City Council actions taken on agenda items for the current calendar year are listed below. If you are interested in actions from previous years, they can be viewed by visiting our Meeting Search page.
- September 8
- August 11
- July 14
- June 23
- June 9
- May 26
- May 12
- April 28
- April 14
- March 23
- February 25
- February 11
- January 28
- January 14
September 8 Actions & Resolutions
- Ordinance 7646-20: Ordinance Ordinance Granting Conditional Use Permit No. CU-2020-0005, to Samuel Page Stewart, to Allow for the Operation of a Restaurant with Drive-Through Service, Located at 692 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Zoned Cl Retail Commercial
- Ordinance 7647-20: Ordinance Amending and Reordaining City Code Chapter 45, Zoning Ordinance; Article IV., Summary of Uses by District; Section 45-402., Summary of Uses by District; By Amending Permitted Uses "J" Retail Services, Banquet/Function Hall
- Ordinance 7648-20: Ordinance Amending and Reordaining City Code Chapter 45, Zoning Ordinance; Article XXXII., Board of Zoning Appeals; Section 45-3207, Appeals to Court of Record
- Ordinance 7649-20: Ordinance Amending and Reordaining City Code Appendix B, Subdivision Regulations; Article V., Procedure for Making and Recording Plats; Section 5- 09., Time of Validity for Approved Final Subdivision Plats; and Section 5-10., Time of Validity of Approved Development Plans
- Ordinance 7650-20: Ordinance Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute Any and All Documents, Including Deeds, Necessary to Effectuate the Conveyance of CityOwned Property to Adjust a Boundary Line By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia and Green Mount Associates, LLC
- Ordinance 7651-20: Ordinance Amending and Reordaining City Code Chapter 15, Elections; Article I., Voting Precincts; By Adding Thereto A New Section, Namely: Section 15-49, Absentee Voting In Person
- Ordinance 7652-20: Ordinance Amending and Reordaining City Code Chapter 44, Wetlands, Section 44-7, Application for Permit; Section 44-8, Public Inspection of Applications, Maps, Etc.; and Section 44-12, Board to Preserve Wetlands While Accommodating Necessary Development; and By Adding Thereto a New Section, Namely: Section 44-16.1, Standards for Use and Development of Wetlands; Utilization of Guidelines
- Ordinance 7653-20: Ordinance to Continue Emergency Procedures Implemented to Ensure Continuity of City Government During the State of Emergency and Disaster Caused by the Covid-19 Pandemic
- Ordinance 7654-20: Ordinance Authorizing an Encroachment Upon the 28th Street Right-Of-Way and Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute an Encroachment Agreement By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia and the Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NNRHA)
- Resolution 13350-20: Resolution Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute a Revocable License Lease By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia, and Cedarline Farm, LLC
- Resolution 13351-20: Resolution Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute a Revocable License Lease By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia, and Engel Family Farms
- Resolution 13352-20: State CARES Funds: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Funding - Department of Elections - $111,648
August 11 Actions & Resolutions
- Ordinance 7638-20: Ordinance Authorizing the Removal of the 1909 Confederate Monument from Its Location at the 1884 Warwick County Courthouse at 14421 Old Courthouse Way, Newport News, Virginia
- Ordinance 7639-20: Ordinance Authorizing the Release and Vacation of an Existing Stormwater Easement Located at 2104 Madison Avenue in Newport News, Virginia
- Ordinance 7640-20: Ordinance Granting Conditional Use Permit No. CU-2020-0004, to Par 5 Development Group, LLC, to Allow for the Operation of a Restaurant with Drive-Through Service, Located at 15488 Warwick Boulevard, Zoned C1 Retail Commercial
- Ordinance 7641-20: Ordinance Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute That Certain Lease By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia and the Community Theatre of the Virginia Peninsula, Incorporated for the Right and Privilege to Store Supplies and Other Equipment
- Resolution 13342-20: Resolution Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute a Lease By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia, and Cellco Partnership, an Agent for Verizon Wireless Communications, for 1,200 Square Feet of Land, Located Off Richneck Road in York County, Virginia
- Resolution 13343-20: Resolution Accepting the Donation of Tables and Chairs from Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg SPE, LLC
- Ordinance 7642-20: Ordinance Amending and Reordaining City Code Chapter 10, Bicycles, Motorized Scooters, or Electric Power-Assisted Bicycles and Mopeds; Article I., In General; Section 10-1., Definitions and Article II., Equipment and Operating Rules; Section 10-23., Helmets Required
- Ordinance 7643-20: Ordinance Authorizing an Encroachment Upon Jefferson Avenue Right-of-Way and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Encroachment Agreement By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia and the Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority
- Ordinance 7644-20: Ordinance Authorizing an Encroachment Upon City Owned Property, Located at 304 23rd Street, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Encroachment Agreement By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia and Railhouse, LLC
- Ordinance 7645-20: Ordinance Accepting the Public Improvement of a Utility Installation/Extension, Located at 407 Menchville Road South, Into the City Wastewater System
- Resolution 13344-20: Resolution Approving the Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development Five-Year Plan (2020-2024) for the City of Newport News, Virginia, Including the Proposed Use of Community Block Grant and Home Funds and Certifications for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 and Authorizing Submission of this Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Resolution 13345-20: Resolution Granting Permission to Use the City’s Rights-of-Way for Telecommunication Purposes and Authorizing the Execution of a Temporary Nonexclusive, Revocable License Agreement By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia and Fairlead Boatworks, Inc.
- Resolution 13346-20: Department of Libraries and Information Services – Neisser Bequest: Main Street Library – $44,841.68
- Resolution 13347-20: – Department of Engineering - Newport News Nature Trail and Independence Boulevard Project - $121,675
- Resolution 13348-20: Federal CARES Funds: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Funding - Additional $15,636,690
- Resolution 13349-20: Resolution Confirming, Ratifying, and Terminating the Declaration of a Local Emergency issued by the Newport News Director of Emergency Management on August 3, 2020, made necessary by Hurricane Isaias
July 14 Actions & Resolutions
- Ordinance 7634-20: Ordinance Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute Any and All Documents, Including Deeds, Necessary to Effectuate the Conveyance of Certain City-Owned Property, Located at 1248 30th Street, to Marvin and Mary Ruffin
- Ordinance 7635-20: Ordinance Amending and Reordaining City Code Chapter 26, Motor Vehicles and Traffic; Article VII., Abandoned Vehicles; Section 26-196, Definitions
- Ordinance 7636-20: Ordinance Amending and Reordaining City Code Chapter 43, Weapons; Article I., In General; By Amending Section 43-1, Definitions; and By Adding Thereto a New Section, Section 43-3, Prohibition on Possession of Firearms
- Ordinance 7637-20: Ordinance Authorizing Change of Zoning No. CZ-2020-0001, to Impressions III,LLC, Located at 350 Bell King Road, from R7 Medium Density Multiple-Family Dwelling with Proffers to R7 Medium Density Multiple-Family Dwelling with Proffers
- Resolution 13337-20: Resolution Accepting the Donation of an Outdoor Basketball Court from the Bethea Family Foundation, Inc., and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Such Documents as are Necessary to Effectuate the Donation
- Resolution 13338-20: Resolution Approving Issuance of Revenue Bonds by the Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority for Choice Neighborhood II, LLC for the Benefit of Carrier Point II Apartments
- Resolution 13339-20: Item 1 of 2: Resolution Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute Any and All Documents Necessary to Effectuate that Certain Standard Project Administration Agreement By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia and the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Transportation for the Jefferson Avenue Pedestrian Improvements Project from Industrial Park Drive to Shields Road
- Resolution 13340-20: Item 2 of 2: Department of Engineering - Fiscal Year 2020 Capital Improvement Plan, Streets and Bridges Category: Highway Safety Improvement Program (HISP) - Jefferson Avenue Pedestrian Improvements Project from Industrial Park to Shields Road - $781,688
- Resolution 13341-20: Resolution Pursuant to Section 36-55.30:2 of the Code of Virginia, regarding an economically mixed project for which Virginia Housing Development Authority taxable bond financing is sought for the renovation of Impressions Apartments in City of Newport News
June 23 Actions & Resolutions
- Ordinance 7628-20: Ordinance Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute That Certain Deed of Easement By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia and Virginia Electric and Power Company, D/B/A Dominion Energy Virginia, Granting a Utility Easement Across City-Owned Property and Right-of-Way, Located at 304 23rd Street
- Ordinance 7629-20: Ordinance Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute That Certain Deed of Easement By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia and Virginia Electric and Power Company, D/B/A Dominion Energy Virginia, Granting a Utility Easement Across City-Owned Property, Located at 610 26th Street
- Ordinance 7630-20: Ordinance Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute That Certain Deed of Easement By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia and Virginia Electric and Power Company, D/B/A Dominion Energy Virginia, Granting a Utility Easement Across City-Owned Property, Located at 12098 Jefferson Avenue
- Resolution 13327-20: Resolution Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2025 Agreement for Redevelopment Services By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia and the Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority
- Resolution 13328-20: Resolution Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute that Certain Deed of Lease By and Between the Economic Development Authority (EDA) of the City of Newport News, Virginia and the City of Newport News, Virginia for Office and Storage Space, Located at 13771 Warwick Boulevard, Unit 29 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Any Documents Necessary to Effectuate the Transaction
- Resolution 13329-20: Resolution in Support of the Redesignation of Local Workforce Development Areas 14 and 16 into a New Single Local Workforce Development Area
- Ordinance 7631-20: Ordinance Amending and Reordaining City Code, Chapter 6, Animals and Fowl; Article I., In General; Section 6-1.1, Definitions Generally
- Ordinance 7632-20: Ordinance to Amend and Reordain City Code Chapter 6, Animals and Fowl; Article III., Animal Welfare Ordinance; Section 6-78, Unattended Tethering of Dogs Prohibited; Exceptions
- Ordinance 7633-20: Ordinance Amending City Code, Chapter 26, Motor Vehicles and Traffic; Article IX., Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP); Section 26-226, Designated Residential Permit Parking Areas; to Remove Stoney Brook Estate Streets
- Resolution 13330-20: Office of the Commonwealth Attorney - Asset Forfeiture Fund: Technology Equipment Supplies and Maintenance - $15,000
- Resolution 13331-20: Court Appointed Special Advocate Program (CASA) - Donations: Volunteer Coordination and Training - $16,386
- Resolution 13332-20: Court Appointed Special Advocate Program (CASA) - Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 General Fund: Volunteer Coordination and Training - $153,000
- Resolution 13333-20: Department of Development - Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Bond Fund Authorization, Community Development Category: Downtown Initiatives and Activities - $1,000,000
- Resolution 13334-20: Resolution authorizing the execution of Addendum No. 15 to the employment contract of the City Clerk
- Resolution 13335-20: Resolution authorizing the execution of Addendum No. 3 to the employment contract of the City Manager
- Resolution 13335-20: Resolution authorizing the execution of Addendum No. 9 to the employment contract of the City Attorney
June 9 Actions & Resolutions
- Resolution 13324-20: Resolution Granting Permission to Use the City's Right-of-Way for Telecommunication Purposes and Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute a Temporary, Nonexclusive, Revocable License Agreement By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia and Wavelength Technologies, Inc.
- Resolution 13325-20: Resolution to Amend the Cost Allocation Agreement Between the Cities of Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach and the Transportation District Commission of Hampton Roads (HRT)
- Resolution 13326-20: Federal CARES Funds: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Funding - $15,636,690
May 26 Actions & Resolutions
- Ordinance 7624-20: Ordinance Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute Two Deeds of Forty-Year Easement By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia and Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) for the Hampton Trunk A & B Project
- Ordinance 7625-20: Ordinance Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute That Certain Lease By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia and Christopher Newport University for the Right and Privilege to Conduct an Instructional Sailing Program
- Ordinance 7626-20: Ordinance Amending and Reordaining City Code Chapter 2, Administration; Article IV., Employee Benefits; Division 2., Paid Personal Leave; By Adding Thereto a New Section, Namely: Section 110.2, City Manager Authority During Declared Emergencies
- Resolution 13323-20: Newport News Sheriff's Office (NNSO) - Asset Forfeiture: Specialized Law Enforcement Operations and Investigations - $20,203
May 12 Actions & Resolutions
- Ordinance 7617-20: Ordinance to Reordain Chapter 40, Taxation, of the Code of the City of Newport News, Virginia, Article II., Real Estate Taxes, Division 1., Generally, Section 40-12, Levied; Amount
- Ordinance 7618-20: Ordinance to Amend and Reordain Chapter 2, Administration, of the Code of the City of Newport News, Virginia, Article I., In General, Section 2-18.1, Assessment of Additional Court Costs in Criminal and Traffic Cases for Courthouse and Courtroom Security
- Ordinance 7619-20: Ordinance to Amend and Reordain Chapter 2, Administration, of the Code of the City of Newport News, Virginia, By Amending Article X., Department of Public Works, Section 2-387, Functions; By Adding Thereto a New Article, Namely: Article XIV., Department of General Services; and By Repealing Article XXIX., Department of Vehicle and Equipment Services
- Ordinance 7620-20: Ordinance to Amend and Reordain Chapter 33, Sewers and Sewage Disposal, of the Code of the City of Newport News, Virginia, Article II., Connections to Public Sewer, Section 33-19, Charges
- Ordinance 7621-20: Ordinance Providing for the Adoption of a Classification and Pay Plan for the Employees of the City of Newport News
- Ordinance 7622-20: Ordinance to Approve the Budget and Appropriate Funds to Operate the City of Newport News for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2020, and Ending June 30, 2021 Inclusive
- Ordinance 7623-20: Ordinance Ordinance Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute a Deed of Easement By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia and Deer Run Holdings, LLC Across a Portion of City-owned Property Located at 791 Industrial Park Drive
- Resolution 13319-20: Item 1 of 2: Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Necessary to Effectuate and Implement the Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant for the Transformation Plan for the Marshall-Ridley Choice Neighborhood
- Resolution 13320-20: Item 2 of 2: Department of Development - Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant: Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant for the Marshall-Ridley Choice Neighborhood - $5,269,838.50
- Resolution 13321-20: Department of Waterworks - Virginia Resources Authority (VRA) Fiscal Year 2020 Dam Safety, Flood Prevention and Protection Assistance Fund: Little Creek Dam Seepage Investigation - $89,000
- Resolution 13322-20: Newport News Public Schools (NNPS) - Reallocation of Existing Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Capital Project Appropriations: Deer Park Elementary HVAC Replacement Project - $248,887
April 28 Actions & Resolutions
- Ordinance 7615-20: Ordinance Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute that Certain Deed of Easement By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia and Lumos Networks, Inc., D/B/A Segra, to Install Fiber Optic Cable on Certain City- owned Property Located at 100 City Farm Road
- Ordinance 7616-20: Ordinance Granting Conditional Use Permit No. CU-2020-0001, to the Economic Development Authority, for the Operation of a Vocational School on Property Located at 809 Omni Boulevard and Zoned C4 Oyster Point Business District
- Resolution 13318-20: Department of Development - General Fund & Economic Development Authority Fund: Newport News COVID-19 Small Business Resiliency Grant Program - $500,000
April 14 Actions & Resolutions
- Ordinance 7614-20: Ordinance Amending and Reordaining City Code, Chapter 42, Water Supply; Article VI., Emergency Water Conservation, to Use Nomenclature from the State Plan and to Proactively Update the Ordinance
- Resolution 13313-20: Resolution Supporting Facility Improvements at Menchville Marina in Connection with the Port Host Communities Revitalization Fund Grant
- Resolution 13314-20: Resolution Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute that Certain Lease By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia and PCT, LLC for Space Located at 610 Thimble Shoals Boulevard (Park Central) and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Necessary to Effectuate the Transaction
- Resolution 13315-20: Department of Public Works - Fiscal Year 2020 Additional State Revenue, Street and Highway Maintenance: Residential Street Reconstruction/Resurfacing Contracts - $25,041
- Resolution 13316-20: Department of Engineering - Fiscal Year 2020 Bond Authorization, Public Buildings Category: Fire Station 11 - $536,000
- Resolution 13317-20: Department of Development - Fiscal Year 2020 Bond Authorization: Choice Neighborhoods Initiative and Related Activities - $2,000,000
March 23 Actions & Resolutions
- Ordinance 7613-20: Ordinance of the Council of the City of Newport News, Virginia, Confirming and Ratifying the Declaration of a Local Emergency Issued By the Newport News Director of Emergency Management on March 12, 2020, as Amended March 17, 2020, Made Necessary By Covid-19 and Implementing Emergency Procedures to Ensure Continuity of City Government
February 25 Actions & Resolutions
- Ordinance 7608-20: Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Make Offers to Acquire, by Purchase or Condemnation Parcels of Property for the Christopher Shores Drainage Improvements Project and to Execute All Documents Necessary to Complete the Transactions
- Ordinance 7609-20: Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Make Offers to Acquire, by Purchase or Condemnation Parcel of Property for the Canon Boulevard Signal – Oyster Point Access Improvements Project
- Ordinance 7610-20: Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Make Offers to Acquire, by Voluntary Sale or Condemnation, Portions of Properties for the CCTIS – Lakefront Commons and Town Center Drive Improvements Project
- Ordinance 7611-20: Ordinance Amending and Re-ordaining City Code Chapter 26, Motor Vehicles and Traffic; Article I., In General; Article I., In General; Sections 26-17, Assessment of Costs Against Owner of Vehicle Towed or Stored by Police Department or at Department’s Request; Section 26-17.4, Same-Removal and Storage of Towed Vehicles; Section 26-17.5, Same—Police to be Notified
- Ordinance 7612-20: Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Any and All Documents Necessary to Acquire, by Voluntary Purchase, the Property Located at 15 Gwynn Circle
- Resolution 13311-20: Newport News Public Schools (NNPS) - FY 2019 State Revenue and City Revenue Carry-Forward Funds - $333,194
- Resolution 13312-20: Department of Communications - Public, Education, and Governmental (PEG) Fees: Newport News Television Purchase, Upgrade, Maintenance, and Operation of Production Equipment and Facilities - $1,000,000
February 11 Actions & Resolutions
- Resolution 13307-20: Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Annual Statement of Agreement By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia and the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Health (VDH) (Peninsula Health Services).
- Resolution 13308-20: Resolution of Support Authorizing the City to Submit an Application for the Programming of Four (4) Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Smart Scale Program Grants.
- Ordinance 7607-20 : Ordinance Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute an Assignment of Lease By and Between the City Of Newport News, Virginia, and Casey's
- Resolution 13309-20: Newport News Public Schools (NNPS) - Reallocation of Existing FY 2017 and FY 2018 Capital Project Appropriations: Denbigh High School Modular Classrooms. - $174,465
- Resolution 13310-20: Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism – FY 2020 Bond Authorization, Parks Category: Parks & Recreation Improvements – $597,145
January 28 Actions & Resolutions
- Ordinance 7604-20: Ordinance Granting Amendment to Parking Easement Across a Portion of 1033 28th Street
- Ordinance 7605-20: Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Franchise Agreement By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia and Cox Communications to Locate, Co-Locate, Construct, Operate and Maintain Small Cell Facilities in the City Rights-of-way
- Resolution 13305-20: Resolution Authorizing the City of Newport News, Virginia to Request that the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Formally Include Lane Mileage Increases of Identified Streets to the City's Street Maintenance Inventory
- Ordinance 7606-20 : Ordinance Amending and Reordaining City Code, Chapter 13, Building Regulations; Article VI., Fences; Section 13-146, Permits
- Resolution 13306-20: Newport News Police Department - Criminal Justice Training Academy Fees: Specialized Training - $90,000
January 14 Actions & Resolutions
- Ordinance 7602-20: Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Franchise Agreement By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia and Verizon Wireless to Locate, Co-Locate, Construct, Operate and Maintain Small Cell Facilities in the City Rights-of-way
- Ordinance 7603-20: Ordinance Amending and Reordaining City Code, Chapter 26, Motor Vehicles and Traffic; Article I., In General, By Adding Section 26-9.2, Use of Video- Monitoring Systems to Enforce Law Against Passing Stopped School Buses
- Resolution 13304-20: Resolution to Name a Bridge Which Spans Lake Maury the "Joe S. Frank Bridge"