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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.
- June 8
- May 25
- May 11
- April 27
- April 13
- March 23
- March 9
- February 23
- February 9
- January 26
- January 12
June 8 Actions & Resolutions
- Resolution 13421-21: Resolution of Recognition: Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board – 50th Anniversary
- Resolution 13422-21: Resolution Adopting the Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) for Peninsula Bus Rapid Transit
- Resolution 13423-21: Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism – Petco Love: Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter – $30,000
- Resolution 13424-21: Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) – Donations: Volunteer Coordination and Training – $3,915
- Resolution 13425-21: Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) – Fiscal Year 2021 General Fund: Volunteer Coordination and Training – $161,360
- Resolution 13426-21: Resolution to amend the employment contract of the City Attorney by authorizing the City to execute Addendum No. 10 to said agreement
- Resolution 13427-21: Resolution to amend the employment contract of the City Manager by authorizing the City to execute Addendum No. 4 to said agreement
- Resolution 13428-21: Resolution to amend the employment contract of the City Clerk by authorizing the City to execute Addendum No. 16 to said agreement
May 25 Actions & Resolutions
- Ordinance 7711-21: Ordinance Authorizing Zoning Text Amendment No. ZT-2021-0002, to the City of Newport News, Amending and Reordaining City Code Chapter 45, Zoning Ordinance; Article XXXI., Overlay Zoning Districts and Regulations; to Add Division 10., Marshall-Ridley Choice Neighborhood Overlay District
- Ordinance 7712-21: Ordinance Authorizing Change of Zoning No. Z-2021-0001, to STM Properties, Inc., from R8 High Density Multiple-Family Dwelling to R3 Single-Family Dwelling, Located at 6 Hoopes Road
- Ordinance 7713-21: Ordinance Authorizing Change of Zoning No. Z-2021-0002, to 3M&K Properties, LLC and John & Sara Streker, from C1 Retail Commercial to R5 Low Density Mutiple-Family Dwelling, Located at 109 & 111 Main Street
- Ordinance 7714-21: Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Make Offers to Acquire, by Purchase or Condemnation, Portions of Certain Parcels of Property for the Citywide Pedestrian Improvements Project, and to Execute All Documents Necessary to Effectuate the Transaction
- Ordinance 7715-21: Ordinance Amending and Reordaining City Code Chapter 2, Administration; Article II., City Council; Division 2., Rules of Procedure; Section 2-64., Regulations for Citizen Participation
- Ordinance 7716-21: Ordinance Amending and Reordaining City Code Chapter 15, Elections; Article III., City Council; Section 15-60., City Council; and Article IV., School Board; Section 15-71., Election and Terms of Members of the School Board
- Ordinance 7717-21: Ordinance Amending & Reordaining City Code Ch. 40, Taxation, Article XII. Tangible Personal Property Taxes, Div. 2. Tax Levy and Rates by adding Section 40-220.9, Tax on motor vehicles owned and regularly used by disabled veterans; Levied; Amount
- Resolution 13419-21: Resolution Approving the Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development – Annual Action Plan Fiscal Year 2021-2022
- Resolution 13420-21: Resolution to Approve an Application to the State Board of Elections for a Waiver to Administer Split Voting Precincts
May 11 Actions & Resolutions
- Ordinance 7705-21: Ordinance to Reordain City Code Chapter 40, Taxation; Article II., Real Estate Taxes; Division 1., Generally; Section 40-12., Levied; Amount
- Ordinance 7706-21: Ordinance to Amend and Reordain City Code Chapter 37.1, Stormwater Management; Article II., Service Charge; Section 37.1-14., Service Charge, Billing, Payment, Interest, Fee and Lien
- Ordinance 7707-21: Ordinance to Amend and Reordain City Code Chapter 33, Sewers and Sewage Disposal; Article II., Connections to Public Sewer; Section 33- 19., Charges
- Ordinance 7708-21: Ordinance to Amend and Reordain City Code Chapter 2, Administration; Article XIV., Department of General Services; By Adding Thereto a New Section, Namely: Section 2-489, Organization of Department; Divisions; and By Repealing Article XXIX., Department of Vehicle and Equipment Services
- Ordinance 7709-21: Ordinance Providing for the Adoption of a Classification and Pay Plan for the Employees of the City of Newport News
- Ordinance 7710-21: Ordinance to Approve the Budget and Appropriate Funds to Operate the City of Newport News for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2021, and Ending June 30, 2022 Inclusive
- Resolution 13418-21: 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
April 27 Actions & Resolutions
- Ordinance 7701-21: Ordinance Amending and Reordaining City Code Chapter 33.01, Signs; Article I., General Regulations; Section 33.01-8., Prohibited Signs
- Ordinance 7702-21: Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Franchise Agreement By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC d/b/a AT&T Mobility, to Locate, Co-Locate, Construct, Operate and Maintain Small Cell Facilities in the City Rights-of-Way
- Ordinance 7703-21: Ordinance Amending and Reordaining City Code Chapter 15, Elections; Article I., Voting Precincts; Section 15-19., Peninsula Fine Arts Voting Precinct Boundaries; and Section 15-47., Voting Places in Respective Voting Precincts; and Article II., Election Districts; Section 15-54., Precincts for Each Election District
- Ordinance 7704-21: Ordinance Ordinance Amending and Reordaining City Code Chapter 26, Motor Vehicles and Traffic; Article I., In General; Section 26-17., Assessment of Costs Against Owner of Vehicle Towed or Stored by Police Department or at Department's Request
- Resolution 13407-21: Resolution in Memoriam of Officer Katherine Mary Thyne
- Resolution 13408-21: Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Revenue Bonds by Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority, for the Benefit of Newport Harbour Apartments
- Resolution 13409-21: Item 1 of 2: Resolution Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute a Project Administration Agreement By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia and the Virginia Department of Transportation for the Citywide Signal Retiming Project
- Resolution 13410-21: Item 2 of 2: Department of Engineering Fiscal Year 2021 Virginia Department of Transportation Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Grant Program Funds: Citywide Signal Retiming Project $500,000
- Resolution 13411-21: Item 1 of 2: Resolution Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute a Project Administration Agreement By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia and the Virginia Department of Transportation, for the J. Clyde Morris Boulevard Repaving Project
- Resolution 13412-21: Item 2 of 2: Department of Engineering Fiscal Year 2021 Virginia Department of Transportation State of Good Repair Grant Program Project Fund: J. Clyde Morris Boulevard Repaving Project - $681,380
- Resolution 13413-21: Office of the Commonwealth Attorney - Asset Forfeiture Fund: Technology Equipment Supplies and Maintenance - $15,000
- Resolution 13414-21: Department of Engineering - Fiscal Year 2017 Capital Improvements Program (CIP), Street and Bridges Category - Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ): Newport News Transportation Center Transit Project - $422,580
- Resolution 13415-21: Department of Development - Fiscal Year 2021 Bond Authorization, Community Development Category: Southeast Community Redevelopment - $500,000
- Resolution 13416-21: Department of Development - Fiscal Year 2021 Bond Authorization, Community Development Category: Choice Neighborhoods Initiative - $1,700,000
- Resolution 13417-21: Waterworks Department - Waterworks Bond Fund: Advanced Metering Infrastructure Project - $25,000,000
April 13 Actions & Resolutions
- Ordinance 7700-21: Ordinance Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute a Deed of Easement By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia and Virginia Electric and Power Company, D/B/A Dominion Energy Virginia, for a Utility Easement Across City-Owned Property, Located at 1001 Baptist Road in York County, Virginia
- Resolution 13404-21: Resolution in Support of Three Projects Seeking Federal Fiscal Year 2022 Community Funding Requests
- Resolution 13405-21: Resolution Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute a Deed of Lease By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia and the Economic Development Authority of the City of Newport News, Virginia, for a Vaccine Clinic Located at 13785 Warwick Boulevard
- Resolution 13406-21: Department of Engineering – Fiscal Year 2020 Bond Authorization, Public Buildings Category: Southeast Community Resource Area Project – $2,800,000
March 23 Actions & Resolutions
- Ordinance 7693-21: Ordinance Authorizing Change of Zoning No. CZ-2020-0004, to George Street Corporation, from C2 General Commercial to C1 Retail Commercial with Proffers, Located at 9707 and 9711 Jefferson Avenue
- Ordinance 7694-21: Ordinance Granting Conditional Use Permit No. CU-2020-0019, to George Street Corporation, to Allow for the Operation of a Mini-Storage Warehouse, Single Entrance Interior Storage Facility on Parcels Located at 9707 and 9711 Jefferson Avenue
- Ordinance 7695-21: Ordinance Granting Conditional Use Permit No. CU-2020-0020, to CCJ, LLC, to Allow for the Operation of a Restaurant with Drive-Through Service, Located at 3500 Jefferson Avenue, Zoned C2 General Commercial
- Ordinance 7696-21: Ordinance Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute That Certain Option Agreement and Agreement of Purchase and Sale By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia and Hampton Roads Sanitation District
- Ordinance 7697-21: Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Make Offers to Purchase Certain Real Property Adjacent to a Current Waterworks Facility, Located at 5601 Rochambeau Drive in York County, Virginia for the Purpose of Adding an Elevated Storage Tank, and to Execute Any and All Documents Necessary to Effect the Purchase
- Ordinance 7698-21: A Request to Adopt an Ordinance Amending and Reordaining City Code, Chapter 40, Taxation; Article I., General Provisions and Exemptions; Division 2., Exemptions Generally; Section 40-7.06, Exemption for Disabled Veterans and Article XII., Tangible Personal Property Taxes; Division 2., Tax Levy and Rates; By Repealing Section 40-220.9, Tax on Motor Vehicles Owned and Regularly Used by Disabled Veterans; Levied; Amount
- Ordinance 7699-21: Ordinance Approving an Assignment of Parcel 5, Newport News Seafood Industrial Park (SIP) From JKLM Properties, LLC and Coastal Seafood, LLC to Best Quality Seafood, LLC
- Resolution 13398-21: Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to Change the Composition of the Median Barrier Wall Sections
- Resolution 13399-21: Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute That Certain Seventh Amended Charter Agreement of the Hampton Roads Workforce Council and Effectuate the City's Participation in the Hampton Roads Workforce Development Area
- Resolution 13400-21: Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism – Virginia Federation of Humane Societies Grant: Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter – $30,000
- Resolution 13401-21: Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism – Smart Beginnings: Teacher Bonus Grant – $46,575
- Resolution 13402-21: Department of Engineering – Fiscal Year 2021 General Obligation Bond Fund: Complete Streets on 16th Street Project – $2,412,500
- Resolution 13403-21: Department of Engineering – Fiscal Year 2017 Capital Improvements Program (CIP), Street and Bridges Category: Newport News Transportation Center Transit Project – $1,300,000; Complete Streets on 16th Street – Jefferson Avenue to Marshall Avenue Projects – $1,300,000
March 9 Actions & Resolutions
- Ordinance 7686-21: Ordinance Granting Conditional Use Permit No. CU-2020-0017, to Patrick Henry Ventures, LLC, to Allow for the Operation of a Banquet/Function Hall on a Parcel, Located at 12373 Hornsby Lane, Suite A, Zoned R9 Mixed Use
- Ordinance 7687-21: Ordinance Granting Conditional Use Permit No. CU-2020-0018, to National Retail Properties, LP, to Allow for the Operation of a Large Motor Vehicle Sales and/or Service Facility, on Parcels Located at 11963, 11951 & 11947 Jefferson Avenue and 578 Muller Lane, Zoned C2 General Commercial
- Ordinance 7688-21: 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 1019 32nd Street, to Kimberly Delk Eason
- Ordinance 7689-21: Ordinance Authorizing Change of Zoning No. CZ-2020-0003, to Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority, from R8 High Density Multi-Family Dwelling to M2 Heavy Industrial with Proffers, Located at 1511 Harbor Lane
- Ordinance 7690-21: Ordinance Granting Conditional Use Permit No. CU-2020-0009, to Hidenwood Presbyterian Church, to Allow for the Operation of an Electronic Display Sign in Conjunction with a Community Facility, on a Parcel Located at 414 Hiden Boulevard, Zoned R3 Single-Family Dwelling
- Ordinance 7691-21: 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 1226 Hampton Avenue and 2810 Short Street, to the Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NNRHA)
- Ordinance 7692-21: Ordinance Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute Any and All Documents, Including Deeds, Necessary to Effectuate the Conveyance of the New Service Center for Operations and Transportation (SCOT) Relocation Site and Facilities to the Newport News School Board
- Resolution 13395-21: Department of Engineering – Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) Funds: Hampton Trunk A & B Replacement Along Jefferson Avenue – $109,103.25
- Resolution 13396-21: Department of Development – Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Bond Authorization Community Development Category: Downtown Initiatives and Activities –$1,500,000
- Resolution 13397-21: Department of Engineering – Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 General Obligation Bond Fund: Citywide Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program – $5,061,000
February 23 Actions & Resolutions
- Ordinance 7683-21: 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 7684-21: Ordinance Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to the Lease Agreement By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia and Oyster Point Ventures, Incorporated
- Ordinance 7685-21: Ordinance Accepting Atkinson Boulevard as A Public Right-of-Way and the Physical Improvements into the City of Newport News, Virginia System of Streets
- Resolution 13391-21: 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 Street Maintenance Inventory
- Resolution 13392-21: Item 1 of 2: Resolution Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement By and Among the City of Newport News, Virginia, the City of Hampton, Virginia and the Peninsula Industrial Finance Corporation to Establish a Revolving Loan Fund
- Resolution 13393-21: Item 2 of 2: Department of Development – United States Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (US EDA) Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act Supplemental Fund – $1,596,000
- Resolution 13394-21: Department of Engineering – General Obligation Bond Fund: Fiscal Year 2021 Citywide Stormwater Projects – $12,500,000
February 9 Actions & Resolutions
- Ordinance 7680-21: Ordinance Authorizing the Vacation of a Portion of a Waterline Easement and Authorizing the City Manager to Take Such Further Actions as Necessary to Complete the Transaction
- Ordinance 7681-21: Ordinance Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute a Deed of Easement By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia and Virginia Electric and Power Company, D/B/A Dominion Energy Virginia for Utility Easements Across City-Owned Property
- Resolution 13387-21: Resolution Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia (City) and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), for Additional Mowing and Litter Removal
- Ordinance 7682-21: Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of up to $150,000,000 General Obligation General Improvement (GOGI) Refunding Bonds and/or Water Refunding Bonds
- Resolution 13388-21: Item 1 of 2: Resolution Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute, Any and All, Documents Necessary to Effectuate the Memorandum of Understanding By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia and the Peninsula Airport Commission of the Newport News – Williamsburg International Airport
- Resolution 13389-21: Item 2 of 2: Waterworks Department - Enterprise Land Fund: Purchase of Parcel in York County, Virginia - $4,775,000
- Resolution 13390-21: Resolution Newport News Public Schools - Fiscal Year 2021 Bond Authorization: Schools Capital Project - $10,000,000
January 26 Actions & Resolutions
- Ordinance 7676-21: Ordinance Setting the Number of Days Sufficient for Completion of the September-November 2020 Term of Service of the Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments
- Ordinance 7677-21: Ordinance Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute a Lease By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia and the Warwick County Historical Society, Incorporated (WCHS), for the Warwick County Courthouses
- Ordinance 7678-21: Ordinance Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute a Lease By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia and the Hugh S. Watson, Jr. Genealogical Society of Tidewater Virginia, for the Warwick County Courthouses
- Ordinance 7679-21: Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 7654-20 Authorizing an Encroachment Within the 28th Street Right-Of-Way and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Revised Encroachment Agreement By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia and the Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NNRHA)
- Resolution 13383-21: Resolution Accepting the Donation of $10,000 from Ivy Baptist Church for the Doris Miller Community Center
- Resolution 13384-21: Newport News Sheriff's Office (NNSO) - Asset Forfeiture Funds: Specialized Law Enforcement Equipment - $38,756
- Resolution 13385-21: Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Grant Funding: Youth Programs - $590,300
- Resolution 13386-21: Department of Parks, Recreation, & Tourism - Fiscal Year 2020 and 2021 Bond Authorizations, Parks Category: Parks & Recreation Improvements -$2,031,000
January 12 Actions & Resolutions
- Resolution 13379-21: Resolution Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia and the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Health (VDH) (Peninsula Health District)
- Resolution 13380-21: Resolution Approving Issuance of Multi-Family Housing Revenue Bonds by Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority for the Benefit of Woodlands at Oyster Point Apartments
- Resolution 13381-21: Department of Engineering - Fiscal Year 2021 Bond Authorization Streets and Bridges Category: Transportation Safety Improvement Programs - $1,513,000
- Resolution 13382-21: Federal CARES Funds: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Funding - COVID-19 Municipal Utility Relief Program - $3,235,587.44