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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 28
- June 14
- May 24
- May 10
- April 26
- April 14
- March 22
- March 8
- February 22
- February 8
- January 25
- January 11
June 28 Actions & Resolutions
- Ordinance 7805-22: Ordinance Authorizing Zoning Text Amendment No. ZT-2022-0001, Amending and Reordaining City Code Chapter 45, Zoning Ordinance, Article II. Definitions, Section 45-201, Definitions of Certain Words and Terms to Add a Definition for Short-Term Rental
- Ordinance 7806-22: Ordinance Authorizing Zoning Text Amendment No. ZT-2022-0002, 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 "B" Residential to Add Short-Term Rental
- Ordinance 7807-22: Ordinance Authorizing Zoning Text Amendment No. ZT-2022-0003, to the City of Newport News, Amending and Reordaining City Code Chapter 45, Zoning Ordinance; Article V. General Regulations, to Add Section 45-517.1, Short- Term Rentals
- Ordinance 7808-22: Ordinance Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute a Lease By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia and Peninsula Institute for Community Health, Inc., of City-Owned Property at 1033 28th Street
- Ordinance 7809-22: Ordinance Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute a Deed of Easement By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia and Dominion Energy Virginia Granting a Utility Easement Over City-Owned Property at 500 B Bland Boulevard
- Ordinance 7810-22: Ordinance Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute a Deed of Easement By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia and Hampton Roads Sanitation District Granting a Utility Easement Over City-Owned Property Located at 50 26th Street
- Ordinance 7811-22: Ordinance Amending and Reordaining City Code Chapter 2, Administration, Article XII. Department of Communications, Section 2-452, Functions
- Ordinance 7812-22: Ordinance Amending and Reordaining City Code Chapter 6, Animals and Fowl, Article I. In General and Article II. Dogs and Cats Generally
- Ordinance 7813-22: Ordinance Amending and Reordaining City Code Chapter 11, Watercraft, Docks, Piers and Waterways, Article I. In General, Article II. Roy Peterson Yacht Basin, and Article IV. Deep Creek Harbor
- Ordinance 7814-22: Ordinance Amending and Reordaining City Code Chapter 29, Parks, Squares and Recreational Facilities, Article I. In General, Article II. General Regulations Governing Parks, Squares, Beaches, Golf Courses, Etc. and Article IV. Virginia War Museum
- Ordinance 7815-22: Ordinance Amending and Reordaining Chapter 15, Elections, Article I. Voting Precincts and Article II. Election Districts, to Combine Oyster Point Precinct and Yates Precinct
- Ordinance 7816-22: Ordinance Amending and Reordaining City Code Chapter 23, Licenses, Article II. License Tax and Fee Schedule, Section 23-35, Financial, Real Estate and Professional Services License Tax and Fee Requirements
- Ordinance 7817-22: Ordinance Amending and Reordaining City Code Chapter 40, Taxation, Article IX. Cigarette Tax, Section 40-157, Method of Payment
- Ordinance 7818-22: Ordinance Amending and Reordaining City Code Chapter 43, Weapons, Article I. In General, Section 43-11, Exceptions
- Resolution 13546-22: Resolution for Approval of Revenue Bonds by the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Newport News, Virginia, in an Amount Not to Exceed $7,500,000 for the Benefit of Christopher Newport University Real Estate Foundation and Its Affiliates
- Resolution 13547-22: Resolution for Approval of Revenue Bonds by the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Newport News, Virginia, in an Amount not to Exceed $28,500,000 for the Benefit of Christopher Newport University Real Estate Foundation and Its Affiliates
- Resolution 13548-22: Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Submit Applications on Behalf of the City of Newport News, Virginia, for Fiscal Year 2025, Fiscal Year 2026 and Fiscal Year 2027 Virginia Department of Transportation Smart Scale Program and Six Year Improvement Plan Grant Funds for Four Projects
June 14 Actions & Resolutions
- Ordinance 7798-22: Ordinance Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute Any and All Documents, Including Deeds, Necessary to Effectuate the Conveyance of City-Owned Property Located in King William County to David W. Blankenship
- Ordinance 7799-22: Ordinance Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute Any and All Documents, Including Deeds, Necessary to Effectuate the Conveyance of City-Owned Property Located in King William County to Robert L. Powell, Jr. and Robert L. Powell III
- Ordinance 7800-22: Ordinance Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute Any and All Documents, Including Deeds, Necessary to Effectuate the Conveyance of City-Owned Property Located in King William County to RJS, LLC
- Ordinance 7801-22: Ordinance Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute Any and All Documents, Including Deeds, Necessary to Effectuate the Conveyance of City-Owned Property (7 Parcels) Located in King William County to Robert L. Powell, Jr. and Robert L. Powell III
- Ordinance 7802-22: Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of a Deed of Easement By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia and Dominion Energy Virginia Granting a Utility Easement Over City-Owned Property at 13200 and 13210 Warwick Springs Road
- Ordinance 7803-22: Ordinance Authorizing the Vacation of a 9,000 Square Foot Portion of Right-of-Way Known as 24th Street, Located on the West Side of Huntington Avenue
- Ordinance 7804-22: 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 1451 48th Street in Newport News
- Resolution 13536-22: Resolution of Recognition for Paul S. Trible, Jr.
- Resolution 13537-22: Resolution Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute a Certain Mutual Aid Agreement Between the Department of the Navy, Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic and the City of Newport News, Virginia, for the Provision of Firefighting, Hazardous Materials, Technical Rescue & EMS Assistance
- Resolution 13538-22: Resolution Approving the Donation of a 2020 Chrysler Voyager L Minivan to Urban Strategies, Inc.
- Resolution 13539-22: Resolution to Amend the Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget for Additional State Revenue for Circuit Court Clerk Technology Trust Funding – $62,372
- Resolution 13540-22: Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism – Fiscal Year 2022 Bond Authorization: Historical Services Projects – $200,000
- Resolution 13541-22: Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism – Fiscal Year 2022 Bond Authorization: Improvement Projects – $1,100,000
- Resolution 13542-22: Newport News Public Schools – Fiscal Year 2022 Bond Authorization: Schools Capital Project – $4,537,000
- Resolution 13543-22: Resolution to amend the employment contract of the City Clerk by authorizing the City to execute Addendum No. 17 to said agreement
- Resolution 13544-22: Resolution to amend the employment contract of the City Attorney by authorizing the City to execute Addendum No. 11 to said agreement
- Resolution 13545-22: Resolution to amend the employment contract of the City Manager by authorizing the City to execute Addendum No. 5 to said agreement
May 24 Actions & Resolutions
- Ordinance 7790-22: Ordinance Granting Conditional Use Permit No. CU-2022-0002 to Pearce Built, Inc. (Owner) and Tamara Lawrence (Contract Purchaser) to Allow for the Operation of a Child Care Center, on a 1.08 Acre Parcel, Located at 6100 Chestnut Avenue, Zoned R7 Medium Density Multiple-Family Dwelling
- Ordinance 7791-22: Ordinance Granting Conditional Use Permit No. CU-2022-0003 to Mishorim Gold Newport News, LP to Allow for the Operation of a Skating Rink, on a 27 Acre Parcel, Located at 14346 Warwick Boulevard, Suite 340 , Zoned C1 Retail Commercial
- Ordinance 7792-22: Ordinance Authorizing Zoning Text Amendment No. ZT-2022-0004, to the City of Newport News, Amending and Reordaining City Code Chapter 45, Zoning Ordinance; Article V., General Regulations, Section 45-521, Outside Storage
- Ordinance 7793-22: Ordinance Authorizing Zoning Text Amendment No. ZT-2022-0005, to the City of Newport News, Amending and Reordaining City Code Chapter 45, Zoning Ordinance; Article XXXI., Overlay Zoning Districts and Regulations, Division 10., Marshall-Ridley Choice Neighborhood Overlay District, Section 45-3172 Permitted Uses
- Ordinance 7794-22: Ordinance Closing and Vacating an Alleyway Adjacent to 23rd Street in the City of Newport News, Virginia
- Ordinance 7795-22: Ordinance Releasing and Vacating a Public Drainage and Utility Easement Across Property Owned by Hampton Roads Sanitation District Located at 748 Old Lucas Creek Road
- Ordinance 7796-22: Ordinance Amending and Reordaining City Code Chapter 42, Water Supply, Article I. In General and Article III. Water Rates and Fees
- Ordinance 7797-22: Ordinance Reordaining City Code Chapter 40, Taxation, Article II., Real Estate Taxes; Division 1., Generally; Section 40-12, Levied; Amount
- Resolution 13529-22: Resolution in Memoriam for Mamye E. BaCote
- Resolution 13530-22: Resolution to Provide a One-Time Supplemental Benefit Payment for Eligible Newport News Employees’ Retirement Fund Retiree Participants
- Resolution 13531-22: Resolution Approving the Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development – Annual Action Plan Fiscal Year 2022-2023
- Resolution 13532-22: Item 1 of 2: Resolution Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute a Commonwealth’s Development Opportunity Fund Performance Agreement By and Among the City of Newport News, Virginia, Certified Origins, Inc., the Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority, and the Economic Development Authority (EDA) of the City of Newport News, Virginia
- Resolution 13533-22: Item 2 of 2: Development Department – Commonwealth’s Development Opportunity Fund and ERCR Incentive Supporting the Establishment of Certified Origins, Inc.
- Resolution 13534-22: Department of Engineering – Fiscal Year 2022 Bond Authorization, Public Buildings Category: Fire Station No. 11 – $5,363,000
- Resolution 13535-22: Department of Development – Fiscal Year 2022 Bond Authorization, Community Development Category: Choice Neighborhood Initiative – $15,000,000
May 10 Actions & Resolutions
- Ordinance 7781-22: Ordinance Authorizing the Vacation of a Waterline Easement Located at 600 Ridley Circle in Newport News, Virginia
- Ordinance 7782-22: Ordinance Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute Any and All Documents, Including Deeds, Necessary to Effectuate the Conveyance of City- Owned Property Located in King William County to Everett P. Upshaw
- Ordinance 7783-22: Ordinance Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute Any and All Documents, Including Deeds, Necessary to Effectuate the Conveyance of City- Owned Property Located in King William County to Justin Henderson
- Ordinance 7784-22: Ordinance Reordaining City Code Chapter 40, Taxation; Article II., Real Estate Taxes; Division 1., Generally; Section 40-12., Levied; Amount
- Ordinance 7785-22: Ordinance Reordaining City Code Chapter 40, Taxation; Article XII., Tangible Personal Property Taxes; Division 2., Tax Levy and Rates, Section 40-220.3., Mobile Home Tax, Levied; Amount; and Section 40- 220.5, Tax on Personal Property of Public Service Corporations; Levied; Amount
- Ordinance 7786-22: Ordinance Amending and Reordaining City Code Chapter 13, Building Regulations, Article II. Uniform Statewide Building Code, Division 1. Generally, Section 13-26, Fees, Permit Fees-Prescribed
- Ordinance 7787-22: Ordinance Amending and Reordaining City Code Chapter 33, Sewers and Sewage Disposal; Article II., Connections to Public Sewer; Sections 33-19., Charges
- Ordinance 7788-22: Ordinance Providing for the Adoption of a Classification and Pay Plan for the Employees of the City of Newport News
- Ordinance 7789-22: Ordinance to Approve the Budget and Appropriate Funds to Operate the City of Newport News for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2022, and Ending June 30, 2023 Inclusive
- Resolution 13524-22: Resolution to Amend the Policy Regarding Sewage Collection Systems for the City
- Resolution 13525-22: 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
- Resolution 13526-22: Resolution of the Council of the City of Newport News, Virginia Establishing a Pension Funding Policy
- Resolution 13527-22: Resolution Approving Issuance of Revenue Bonds by Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority for the Benefit of City Line Apartments Located at 155 Mytilene Drive
- Resolution 13528-22: Resolution Approving Issuance of Revenue Bonds by Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority for the Benefit of the Choice Neighborhood IV-R Project to be Located at 1515 Ivy Avenue
April 26 Actions & Resolutions
- Ordinance 7780-22: Ordinance to Amend and Reordain City Code Chapter 38, Streets and Sidewalks, Article XII Special Events, Parades, and Races
- Resolution 13518-22: Resolution Approving Issuance of Revenue Bonds by Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority for the Benefit of Woodlands at Oyster Point Apartments
- Resolution 13519-22: Resolution Approving Issuance of Revenue Bonds by Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority for the Benefit of Denbigh Trace Apartments
- Resolution 13520-22: Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) – Donations: Volunteer Coordination and Training – $5,058
- Resolution 13521-22: Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) – Fiscal Year 2022 General Fund: Volunteer Coordination and Training – $159,930
- Resolution 13522-22: Newport News Police Department – American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA): Group Violence Intervention Funding – $300,000
- Resolution 13523-22: Department of Engineering – Community Flood Preparedness Fund; Stormwater Master Planning Project – $4,926,063
April 14 Actions & Resolutions
- Ordinance 7777-22: Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of Any and All Documents Necessary to Effectuate the Conveyance of City-Owned Property Located at 1229 29th Street to Travis Hatton
- Ordinance 7778-22: Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of Any and All Documents Necessary to Effectuate the Conveyance of City-Owned Property Located at 657 18th Street to Noris Haynesworth
- Ordinance 7779-22: Ordinance Granting a Renewal of a Cable Franchise Agreement Between the City of Newport News, Virginia and Cox Communications Hampton Roads, LLC
- Resolution 13514-22: Department of Development – Fiscal Year 2022 Bond Authorization, Community Development Category: Southeast Community Redevelopment – $750,000
- Resolution 13515-22: General Services – FY 2022 Bond Authorization, Public Buildings Category: G- Avenue Building – $1,000,000
- Resolution 13516-22: Newport News Waterworks – FY 2021 Water Revenue Bond Authorization: Little Creek Dam Improvements Project – $1,850,000
- Resolution 13517-22: Newport News Public Schools – Fiscal Year 2022 Bond Authorization: Schools Capital Project – $5,462,770
March 22 Actions & Resolutions
- Ordinance 7773-22: Ordinance Granting Conditional Use Permit No. CU-2022-0001 to Riptide II, LLC, to Allow for the Construction and Operation of a Car Wash Facility, on a Combined 1.07 Acre Parcel, Located at 11602 & 11604 Jefferson Avenue, Zoned C2 General Commercial
- Ordinance 7774-22: 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 to the Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NNRHA)
- Ordinance 7775-22: Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Make Offers to Acquire by Purchase or Condemnation, a Permanent Drainage and Utility Easement, Located at 771 Pueblo Road, for the Citywide Swale Repair Project
- Ordinance 7776-22: Ordinance to Amend and Reordain City Code Chapter 15, Elections, Article I. Voting Precincts and Article II. Election Districts
- Resolution 13511-22: Resolution to Apply an Assessment Ratio to the Value of Certain Automobiles and Trucks as Authorized by Virginia Code §58.1-3503(B) for the Calendar Year Beginning January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022
- Resolution 13512-22: Department of Engineering – Fiscal Year 2022 General Obligation Bond Fund: Complete Streets on 16th Street - Jefferson Avenue to Marshall Avenue Project – $3,000,000
- Resolution 13513-22: Department of Engineering – Fiscal Year 2021 Virginia Department of Transportation State Revenue Sharing Program Grant Funds ($2,587,500); Fiscal Year 2022 Bond Authorization Streets and Bridges Category ($2,587,500); for Transportation Major Project Match, Tech Center Parkway Extension (Hogan Drive Extension Phase II) – $5,175,000
March 8 Actions & Resolutions
- Ordinance 7771-22: Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Any and All Documents Necessary to Effectuate the Conveyance of City-Owned Property Located at 13101 Jefferson Avenue and 13999 Green Grove Lane to A & P Associates, LLP
- Ordinance 7772-22: Ordinance Designating Certain City Property, Named Avenue of the Arts and Museum Drive, as Public Right-of-Way and Accepting the Physical Improvements into the City Street System
- Resolution 13507-22: Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement for Cost Sharing By and Between the Hampton Roads Sanitation District and the City of Newport News, Virginia, for the James River Treatment Plant Shoreline Stabilization (JR013800) and the City Farm Shoreline Stabilization
- Resolution 13508-22: Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Grant Agreement By and Between the Virginia Resources Authority, as Administrator of the Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund, and the City of Newport News, Virginia
- Resolution 13509-22: Resolution Authorizing the City of Newport News, Virginia to Request that the Virginia Department of Transportation Formally Include Lane Mileage Increases of Identified Streets to the Street Maintenance Inventory
- Resolution 13510-22: Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism – Childcare Stabilization Grant Funding: Youth Programs – $1,347,966.63
February 22 Actions & Resolutions
- Ordinance 7770-22: Ordinance Granting Conditional Use Permit No. CU-2021-0010 to Bakerner Properties - 66 Richneck, LLC, to Allow for the Operation of a Heavy Equipment Storage (Rental) Facility on a 1.78 Acre Parcel, Located at 66 Richneck Road, Zoned M1 Light Industrial
- Resolution 13503-22: Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding Between the Newport News School Board and the City of Newport News (Huntington Middle School)
- Resolution 13504-22: 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 13505-22: Resolution Accepting the Donation of 10.5 Pallets of Brick Patio Pavers from Jill Henderson for Use at the Four Oaks Day Service Center
- Resolution 13506-22: Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism – Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Tourism Recovery Program – $350,000
February 8 Actions & Resolutions
- Resolution 13500-22: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds – $66,794,246
- Resolution 13501-22: Department of Engineering – Fiscal Year 2022 Bond Authorization, Stormwater Drainage Category: Citywide Stormwater Drainage Projects – $9,935,000
- Resolution 13502-22: Department of Public Works – Fiscal Year 2022 Additional State Revenue, Street and Highway Maintenance: Residential Street Reconstruction/Resurfacing Contracts – $370,543
January 25 Actions & Resolutions
- Ordinance 7767-22: Ordinance Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute a Real Estate Exchange Agreement By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia and Riverside Healthcare Association, Inc.
- Ordinance 7768-22: Ordinance Setting the Number of Days Sufficient for Completion of the September - November 2021 Term of Service of the Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments
- Ordinance 7769-22: Ordinance Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute the Second Amendment to the In Building Radio Distribution Agreement By and Between the City of Newport News, Virginia and Cellco Partnership, d/b/a Verizon Wireless, for Fire Station No. 5
- Resolution 13496-22: Item 1 of 2: Resolution Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute Any and All Documents Necessary to Effectuate the Purchase of Property, Located at 9542 Diascund Reservoir Road, in James City County, Virginia, for Watershed Protection
- Resolution 13497-22: Item 2 of 2: Waterworks Department – Land Fund: Purchase of Property for Watershed Protection – $399,000
- Resolution 13498-22: Item 1 of 2: Resolution Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute Any and All Documents Necessary to Effectuate the Receipt and Use of HOME Investment Partnerships - American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Funds
- Resolution 13499-22: Item 2 of 2: Department of Development – HOME Investment Partnerships - American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Funding from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) – $2,795,087
January 11 Actions & Resolutions
- Ordinance 7762-22: Ordinance Granting Conditional Use Permit No. CU-2021-0009, to Richman Property Holdings, LLC, to Allow for the Operation of an Automobile Body and Paint Shop on a 2.37 Acre Parcel, Located at 529 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Zoned M1 Light Industrial
- Ordinance 7763-22: Ordinance Authorizing Zoning Text Amendment No. ZT-2021-0003, Amending and Reordaining City Code Chapter 45, Zoning Ordinance, Article II. Definitions, Section 45-201, Definitions of Certain Words and Terms, to Clarify the Definition of Commercial Parking Lot and Add Definitions for Off-Site Parking Lot and Truck Stop
- Ordinance 7764-22: Ordinance Authorizing Zoning Text Amendment No. ZT-2021-0004, 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 "L" Transportation to Amend Commercial Parking Lots and Add Truck Stop
- Ordinance 7765-22: Ordinance Authorizing Zoning Text Amendment No. ZT-2021-0005, Amending and Reordaining City Code Chapter 45, Zoning Ordinance, Regarding Several Articles Related to the Application Process for Conditional Use Permits, Variances, Special Exceptions and Change of Regulations
- Ordinance 7766-22: Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Convey a Portion of City-Owned Property Located Near the Intersection of Lucas Creek Road and Old Lucas Creek Road to the Hampton Roads Sanitation District
- Resolution 13489-22: Resolution in Memoriam For Woodrow M. Brown, Jr.
- Resolution 13490-22: Resolution in Memoriam For Flora D. Crittenden
- Resolution 13491-22: Resolution in Memoriam For William E. Fitzgerald
- Resolution 13492-22: Resolution in Memoriam For Mary Sherwood Holt
- Resolution 13493-22: Newport News Police Department – Asset Forfeiture Funds: Specialized Police Equipment – $100,000
- Resolution 13494-22: Newport News Police Department – Criminal Justice Training Academy Fees: Specialized Training and Supplies – $100,000
- Resolution 13495-22: Waterworks Department – Federal ARPA SLFRF Funds: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Municipal Utility Assistance Program Funding – $4,170,452.99