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SHOWN LIVE ON NEWPORT NEWS TELEVISION COX CHANNEL 48 VERIZON CHANNEL 19 www.nngov.com AGENDA NEWPORT NEWS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 25, 2014 City Council Chambers 7:00 p.m. A. Call to Order B. Invocation - Pastor Raymond Johnson, Calvary Revival Church - Peninsula C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America – GSCCC Service Unit 630 – Greater Newport News D. Presentations 1. Proclamation: Girl Scout Week - March 9 - 15, 2014 E. Public Hearings 1. Ordinance Authorizing Conditional Use Permit, CU-14-323, to Colonial Peninsula Properties LLC to Operate a Used Car Dealership on Property Located at 14704 Warwick Boulevard and Zoned C2 General Commercial 2. Ordinance Authorizing Conditional Use Permit, CU-14-326, to Brenda Faye Pickett, to Construct Housing for Older Persons/Multiple-Family on Property Located at 801 Main Street and Zoned C1 Retail Commercial 3. Ordinance Authorizing Conditional Use Permit, CU-14-327, to Patricia W. Goode and Sandra W. Fretz, to Operate a Small Motor Vehicle Repair and Service Center on Property Located at 511 Muller Lane and Zoned C2 General Commercial 4. Ordinance Authorizing Conditional Use Permit, CU-14-328, to Colonial Warwick LLC & EA-Vest Realty Inc., to Construct an Automobile Gasoline Supply Station with a Convenience Store on Two (2) Parcels of Properties Located at 13307 and 13313 Warwick Boulevard and Zoned C1 Retail Commercial F. Consent Agenda  1. Minutes of the Special Meeting of February 11, 2014 2. Minutes of the Work Session of February 11, 2014 3. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 11, 2014 4. Resolution Authorizing the End of a Local Emergency Made Necessary by Winter Storm Leon on January 28, 2014 5. Special Resolution Canceling the Regularly Scheduled Second City Council Meetings of July, August and December 2014; and Moving the November 11, 2014 meeting to Wednesday, November 12, 2014. 6. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to the Annual Statement of Agreement between the City and the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Health (Peninsula Health District) 7. Resolution Recognizing April 1 – 7, 2014, as Local Government Education Week G. Other City Council Actions 1. Resolution Authorizing the Formation of the Oyster Point-Brighton LLC and the Oyster Point-Brighton Development by the Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NNRHA) 2. Resolution Authorizing the Formation of the Cypress Terrace LLC and the Cypress Terrace Development Corporation by the Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NNRHA) 3. Resolution Authorizing the Newport News Human Services Policy and Management Team to Execute Contracts for the Provision of Services to At-Risk Children and Families H. Appropriations 1. Newport News Commonwealth's Attorney's Office – Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS): The Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Victims Fund (VSDVVF) - $40,000 I. Citizen Comments on Matters Germane to the Business of City Council *J. New Business and Councilmember Comments 1. City Manager 2. City Attorney 3. City Clerk 4. Price  5. Scott 6. Vick 7. Whitaker 8. Woodbury 9. Bateman 10. Coleman K. Adjourn *THE BUSINESS PORTION OF THE MEETING WILL BE CONCLUDED NO LATER THAN 10:00 P.M. TO ALLOW PERSONS TO ADDRESS CITY COUNCIL UNDER "CITIZEN COMMENTS ON MATTERS GERMANE TO THE BUSINESS OF CITY COUNCIL." A. Call to Order B. Invocation – Pastor Raymond Johnson, Calvary Revival Church – Peninsula C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America – GSCCC Service Unit 630 – Greater Newport News D. Presentations E. Public Hearings 1. Ordinance Authorizing Conditional Use Permit, CU-14-323, to Colonial Peninsula Properties LLC to Operate a Used Car Dealership on Property Located at 14704 Warwick Boulevard and Zoned C2 General Commercial ACTION: A REQUEST TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, CU-14-323, TO COLONIAL PENINSULA PROPERTIES LLC TO OPERATE A USED CAR DEALERSHIP ON A 0.83 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT 14704 WARWICK BOULEVARD AND ZONED C2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL. BACKGROUND: l The proposed site was developed as a used car dealership in 1970. l Auto Direct Incorporated, the new tenant, proposes to re-use the site as a used car dealership. l The use is consistent with the Framework for the Future 2030 Comprehensive Plan land use map designation of neighborhood commercial. l On February 5, 2014, the City Planning Commission voted unanimously 8:0 to recommend approval of the request with conditions. Vote on Roll Call For: Austin, Carpenter, Cherry, Jones, Long, Mulvaney, Roberts, Willis Against: None Abstention: None l The City Manager recommends approval. FISCAL IMPACT: l N/A Supporting Material CM Memo re CU-14-323 Staff Report and CPC Minute Excerpts sdm12314 CU-14-323 re Colonial Peninsula Properties, Owner and Auto Direct Inc, Applicant E. Public Hearings 2. Ordinance Authorizing Conditional Use Permit, CU-14-326, to Brenda Faye Pickett, to Construct Housing for Older Persons/Multiple-Family on Property Located at 801 Main Street and Zoned C1 Retail Commercial ACTION: A REQUEST TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CU-14-326 TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSING FOR OLDER PERSONS/MULTIPLE-FAMILY AT 801 MAIN STREET AND ON PROPERTY ZONED C1 RETAIL COMMERCIAL. BACKGROUND: l The applicant, Bridgeland Development, proposes to construct a 44 unit multiple-family development for older persons. l The proposed development is consistent with the Framework for the Future 2030 Comprehensive Plan land use map designation of medium density residential. l On February 5, 2014, the City Planning Commission voted unanimously 8:0 to recommend approval of the request with conditions. Vote on Roll Call For: Austin, Carpenter, Cherry, Jones, Long, Mulvaney, Roberts, Willis Against: None Abstention: None l The City Manager recommends approval. FISCAL IMPACT: l N/A Supporting Material CM Memo re CU-14-326 Staff Report and CPC Minute Excerpts sdm12312 CU-14-326 re Brenda Faye Pickett, Owner and Bridgeland Development, Applicant E. Public Hearings 3. Ordinance Authorizing Conditional Use Permit, CU-14-327, to Patricia W. Goode and Sandra W. Fretz, to Operate a Small Motor Vehicle Repair and Service Center on Property Located at 511 Muller Lane and Zoned C2 General Commercial ACTION: A REQUEST TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CU-14-327 TO ALLOW THE OPERATION OF A SMALL MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR AND SERVICE CENTER ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 511 MULLER LANE AND ZONED C2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL. BACKGROUND: l The proposed small motor vehicle repair is compatible with the surrounding light industrial uses and the proposed improvements will enhance the appearance of the property. l The use is consistent with the Framework for the Future 2030 Comprehensive Plan land use map designation of neighborhood commercial. l On February 5, 2014, the City Planning Commission voted unanimously 8:0 to recommend approval of the request with conditions. Vote on Roll Call For: Austin, Carpenter, Cherry, Jones, Long, Mulvaney, Roberts, Willis Against: None Abstention: None l The City Manager recommends approval. FISCAL IMPACT: l N/A Supporting Material CM Memo re CU-14-327 Staff Report and CPC Minute Excerpts sdm12313 CU-14-327 re Patricia W. Good and Sandra W. Fretz, Owners and Dave's Automotive, Applicant E. Public Hearings 4. Ordinance Authorizing Conditional Use Permit, CU-14-328, to Colonial Warwick LLC & EA-Vest Realty Inc., to Construct an Automobile Gasoline Supply Station with a Convenience Store on Two (2) Parcels of Properties Located at 13307 and 13313 Warwick Boulevard and Zoned C1 Retail Commercial ACTION: A REQUEST TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, CU-14-328 TO ALLOW THE OPERATION OF AN AUTOMOBILE GASOLINE SUPPLY STATION WITH A CONVENIENCE STORE AT 13307 AND 13313 WARWICK BOULEVARD AND ZONED C1 RETAIL COMMERCIAL. BACKGROUND: l The proposed development will consolidate two vacant commercial properties at the northwest corner of Warwick Boulevard and Colony Road. l The proposed use is compatible with the existing uses and zoning at the entrance to the neighborhood. l Although it is not consistent with the Framework for the Future 2030 land use map designation of medium density residential, it does follow Framework for the Future 2030 recommendations for commercial nodes along Warwick Boulevard. l On February 5, 2014, the City Planning Commission voted unanimously 8:0 to recommend approval of the request with conditions. Vote on Roll Call For: Austin, Carpenter, Cherry, Jones, Long, Mulvaney, Roberts, Willis Against: None Abstention: None l The City Manager recommends approval. FISCAL IMPACT: l N/A Supporting Material CM Memo re CU-14-328 Staff Report and CPC Notes sdm12315 CU-14-328 re Colony Warwick LLC, Owner and 7-Eleven, Applicant F. Consent Agenda 1. Minutes of the Special Meeting of February 11, 2014 ACTION: l N/A BACKGROUND: l N/A FISCAL l N/A IMPACT: Supporting Material Minutes of the Special Meeting of February 11, 2014 F. Consent Agenda 2. Minutes of the Work Session of February 11, 2014 ACTION: l N/A BACKGROUND: l N/A FISCAL l N/A IMPACT: Supporting Material Minutes of the Work Session of February 11, 2014 F. Consent Agenda 3. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 11, 2014 ACTION: l N/A BACKGROUND: l N/A FISCAL l N/A IMPACT: Supporting Material Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 11, 2014 F. Consent Agenda 4. Resolution Authorizing the End of a Local Emergency Made Necessary by Winter Storm Leon on January 28, 2014 ACTION: A REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE END OF THE DECLARATION OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY MADE NECESSARY BY WINTER STORM LEON AND TO TERMINATE THE EMERGENCY DECLARATION EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 25, 2014. BACKGROUND: l On January 28, 2014, the City Manager exercised his authority as the Director of Emergency Management for the City and declared a Local Emergency in response to the approach of Winter Storm Leon. l The Emergency Declaration was confirmed by City Council on February 11, 2014, which met the required 14 days in accordance with the Code of Virginia, Section 44- 146.21. l Section 44-146.21 also requires the governing body to take appropriate action to end the declared emergency. l The City Attorney's office has drafted a resolution terminating the Declaration of Local Emergency, effective February 25, 2014. l The City Manager recommends approval. FISCAL IMPACT: l N/A Supporting Material sdm12331 Reso Terminating the Delcaration of Local Emergency sdm12331 RESOLUTION NO. _______________ A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, TERMINATING THE DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY, MADE NECESSARY BY WINTER STORM LEON, WHICH WAS DECLARED BY THE NEWPORT NEWS DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ON JANUARY 28, 2014, AND CONFIRMED BY CITY COUNCIL PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 12618-14 ON FEBRUARY 11, 2014. WHEREAS, Section 44-146.21 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, prescribes actions necessary to issue and terminate a declaration of a local emergency; and WHEREAS, it was necessary and proper for the Newport News Director of Emergency Management to declare a local emergency for the City of Newport News on January 28, 2014, to protect the safety and health of citizens as a result of Winter Storm Leon; and WHEREAS, City Council confirmed the declaration of local emergency pursuant to Resolution No. 12618-14, which was adopted on February 11, 2014; and WHEREAS, City Council is satisfied that a continuation of the declaration of local emergency is no longer warranted or necessary for the health and safety of the City’s residents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Newport News, Virginia, that the declaration of local emergency in Newport News, Virginia, which was made necessary by Winter Storm Leon, is terminated effective February 25, 2014. F. Consent Agenda 5. Special Resolution Canceling the Regularly Scheduled Second City Council Meetings of July, August and December 2014; and Moving the November 11, 2014 meeting to Wednesday, November 12, 2014. ACTION: A REQUEST TO APPROVE A SPECIAL RESOLUTION CANCELING THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR JULY 22, 2014, AUGUST 26, 2014 AND DECEMBER 23, 2014; AND MOVING THE NOVEMBER 11, 2014 MEETING TO WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2014. BACKGROUND: l Cancellation of the second regularly scheduled meetings in July and August accommodates summer vacation schedules and is consistent with City Council action taken in previous years. l In the same regard, cancellation of the second meeting in December accommodates holiday vacation schedules. l The November 11, 2014, regularly scheduled City Council meeting occurs on the Veteran's Day Holiday, which is a City-recognized holiday and City offices are closed. l The City Manager recommends moving the November 11 meeting to the following day, Wednesday, November 12, 2014. l Taking action at this time to officially cancel the three (3) meetings and move the one (1) meeting will allow staff sufficient time to appropriately schedule agenda items and comply with other requirements for certain items of business. l The City Manager recommends approval. FISCAL IMPACT: l N/A Supporting Material sdm12326 Special Reso Canceling the Regular Meetings of 7/22, 8/26 and 12/23 and Rescheduling 11/11 sdm12326 RESOLUTION NO. _______________ A SPECIAL RESOLUTION CANCELING THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS OF JULY 22, 2014, AUGUST 26, 2014, AND DECEMBER 23, 2014, AND CANCELING THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 11, 2014, AND RESCHEDULING SAME FOR NOVEMBER 12, 2014. WHEREAS, Sec. 4.06 of the Newport News City Charger provides that the City Council is to provide for the time and place of regular meetings which shall not be less frequently than once per months; and WHEREAS, Sec. 2-21 of the City Code establishes the time and place of regular council meetings, but provides that changes to the schedule may be made by the council pursuant to special resolutions of the council; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to cancel its regular meetings of July 22, 2014, August 26, 2014 and December 23, 2014; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to cancel its regular meeting of November 11, 2014, and reschedule same for November 12, 2014. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Newport News, Virginia, that it desires to, and hereby does, cancel its regular meetings of July 22, 2014, August 26, 2014 and December 23, 2014, and cancel its regular meeting of November 11, 2014, and reschedule same for November 12, 2014. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk shall immediately cause a notice of this meeting cancellation and rescheduling action to be published in a newspaper generally circulated in Newport New in order to inform the public of the Council’s action. F. Consent Agenda 6. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to the Annual Statement of Agreement between the City and the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Health (Peninsula Health District) ACTION: A REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE ANNUAL STATEMENT OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (VDH) AND THE CITY FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE PENINSULA HEALTH DISTRICT. BACKGROUND: l This is the annual renewal of the City's agreement with the State Health Department for the provision of public health services. l The Amendment specifies the Agreement's beginning date of July 1, 2013 for Fiscal Year 2014. FISCAL IMPACT: l The FY 2014 local share for the City of Newport News is $1,973,125 which is included in the FY 2014 General Fund Operating Budget. l The City Manager recommends approval. Supporting Material CM Memo re FY2014 Health District Agrmnt sdm12329 Reso Authorizing Execution of Statement of Agreement between City and Comm of VA, Dept of Health F. Consent Agenda 7. Resolution Recognizing April 1 – 7, 2014, as Local Government Education Week ACTION: A REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING APRIL 1 - 7, 2014, AS LOCAL GOVERNMENT EDUCATION WEEK. BACKGROUND: l Since the colonial period, the Commonwealth of Virginia has closely held the institutions of local government and recognized the valuable services it provides. l Citizen services such as, law enforcement, public health and safety, recreational opportunities, and educating local children, are most often delivered at the local level. l In recognition of the work performed by local governments, the Virginia General Assembly, on February 29, 2012, designated the first week in April and each succeeding year as Local Government Education Week in Virginia. l In addition, on April 2, 1908, the creation of the Council- Manager form of government in the City of Staunton was created, thereby making the first week of April appropriate for this designation. l Newport News City Council is requested to recognize and designate April 1-7, 2014, as Local Government Education Week. l The City Manager recommends approval. FISCAL l N/A IMPACT: Supporting Material sdm12334 Reso Recognizing April 1-7, 2014 as Local Government Education Week sdm12334 RESOLUTION NO. _______________ A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING APRIL 1-7, 2014 AS LOCAL GOVERNMENT EDUCATION WEEK. WHEREAS, since the colonial period, the Commonwealth of Virginia has closely held the institutions of local government; and WHEREAS, local governments throughout the Commonwealth provide valuable services to the citizens of the communities they serve; and WHEREAS, citizen services such as, law enforcement, public health and safety, recreational opportunities, and educating local children, are most often delivered at the local level and WHEREAS, April 2, 1908 was the creation of the Council-Manager form of government in the City of Staunton, Virginia, thereby making the first week of April appropriate for this designation; and WHEREAS, the City of Newport News commenced the Council-Manager form of government on September 1, 1920, pursuant to changes to the City Charter enacted by Acts of Assembly, 1920, Chapter 472; and WHEREAS, the City of Newport News has continuously operated under the Council- Manager form of government for ninety-three (93) years. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Newport News, Virginia, that April 1-7, 2014 is hereby designated as Local Government Education Week; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Newport News, Virginia, will endeavor to promote civic education and engagement in an effort to educate citizens about their local government, strengthen the sense of community, and engage the next generation of local government managers. G. Other City Council Actions 1. Resolution Authorizing the Formation of the Oyster Point-Brighton LLC and the Oyster Point-Brighton Development by the Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NNRHA) ACTION: A REQUEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING THE FORMATION OF THE OYSTER POINT-BRIGHTON LLC AND THE OYSTER POINT- BRIGHTON DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BY THE NEWPORT NEWS REDEVELOPMENT HOUSING AUTHORITY (NNRHA) BACKGROUND: l NNRHA is participating in a new HUD program known as the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Program that enables renovation of existing public housing complexes utilizing various funding sources. l In order to finance the renovation of these two existing properties Oyster Point and Brighton, NNRHA plans to utilize Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC). l To take advantage of the LIHTC financing package and accept tax credits, a separate development corporation and a limited liability company need to be established. l This is done to limit any liability specific to these projects and protect other NNRHA assets, and for tax purposes. l To comply with Title 36 of the Code of Virginia, which enumerates the activities of redevelopment and housing authorities, it is necessary that City Council approve the formation of the proposed development entities. l The City Manager recommends approval. FISCAL IMPACT: l N/A Supporting Material CM Memo re Formation of OysterPt-Brighton-Cypress sdm12309 Reso Authorizing the Formation of Oyster Point-Brighton LLC and Oyster Point-Brighton Development Corp sdm12309 RESOLUTION NO. ____________________ RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS AUTHORIZING THE FORMATION OF THE OYSTER POINT – BRIGHTON LLC AND THE OYSTER POINT - BRIGHTON DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BY THE NEWPORT NEWS REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY (NNRHA). WHEREAS, NNRHA is participating in the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Program which was authorized by the NNRHA Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS, the RAD program enables NNRHA to utilize the low income housing tax credit program (LIHTC) and equity raised from the sale of such credits in combination with loans and other resources to undertake much needed renovations on existing public housing communities in the City; and WHEREAS, the formation of legal entities is required to enable NNRHA to accept and utilize Federal tax credits to undertake RAD activities authorized by HUD; and WHEREAS, the Oyster Point and Brighton Projects are included in NNRHA’s initial phase of public housing projects targeted for refinancing and renovations in the RAD program; and WHEREAS, on January 21, 2014, the NNRHA Board of Commissioners approved a resolution authorizing the formation of the Oyster Point – Brighton LLC and the Oyster Point –Brighton Development Corporation and has requested that the Newport News City Council (“the Council”) approve such action in accordance with Section 36-19 (12) of the Code of Virginia; and WHEREAS, the Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City to do so. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Newport News Virginia: 1. That it hereby approves the formation by NNRHA of the Oyster Point - Brighton LLC and the Oyster Point – Brighton Development Corporation. 2. That this resolution shall be in effect on and after the date of its adoption, February 25, 2014. G. Other City Council Actions 2. Resolution Authorizing the Formation of the Cypress Terrace LLC and the Cypress Terrace Development Corporation by the Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NNRHA) ACTION: A REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FORMATION OF THE CYPRESS TERRACE LLC AND THE CYPRESS TERRACE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BY THE NEWPORT NEWS REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY (NNRHA) BACKGROUND: l As with the formation of the Oyster Point-Brighton entities, the NNRHA requests the same action on the existing Cypress Terrace property. l City Council is required to vote separately to form the entities and the memo attached to the Oyster Point- Brighton agenda item serves to provide the background for both. l The City Manager recommends approval. FISCAL IMPACT: l N/A Supporting Material sdm12311 Authorizing the Formation of the Cypress Terrace LLC and Cypress Terrace Development Corp sdm12311 RESOLUTION NO. ____________________ RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS AUTHORIZING THE FORMATION OF THE CYPRESS TERRACE LLC AND THE CYPRESS TERRACE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BY THE NEWPORT NEWS REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY (NNRHA). WHEREAS, NNRHA is participating in the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Program which was authorized by the NNRHA Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS, the RAD program enables NNRHA to utilize the low income housing tax credit program (LIHTC) and equity raised from the sale of such credits in combination with loans and other resources to undertake much needed renovations on existing public housing communities in the City; and WHEREAS, the formation of legal entities is required to enable NNRHA to accept and utilize Federal tax credits to undertake RAD activities authorized by HUD; and WHEREAS, the Cypress Terrace Project is included in NNRHA’s initial phase of public housing projects targeted for refinancing and renovations in the RAD program; and WHEREAS, on January 21, 2014, the NNRHA Board of Commissioners approved a resolution authorizing the formation of the Cypress Terrace LLC and the Cypress Terrace Development Corporation and has requested that the Newport News City Council (“the Council”) approve such action in accordance with Section 36-19 (12) of the Code of Virginia; and WHEREAS, the Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City to do so. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Newport News Virginia: 1. That it hereby approves the formation by NNRHA of the Cypress Terrace LLC and the Cypress Terrace Development Corporation. 2. That this resolution shall be in effect on and after the date of its adoption, February 25, 2014. G. Other City Council Actions 3. Resolution Authorizing the Newport News Human Services Policy and Management Team to Execute Contracts for the Provision of Services to At-Risk Children and Families ACTION: A REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE NEWPORT NEWS HUMAN SERVICES POLICY AND MANAGMENT TEAM TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR THE PROVISION OR OPERATION OF SERVICES TO AT-RISK CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. BACKGROUND: l The Newport News Human Services Policy and Management Team was established under Resolution No. 7103-92. l Although the Team manages the funds to purchase services for at-risk youth and their families, the Resolution did not make clear that the Team had the statutory authority to enter into contracts with service providers. l Approval of this proposed Resolution clarifies that the Team has statutory responsibilities for both managing funds and entering into contracts with various vendors to provide the needed services. l The City Manager recommends approval. FISCAL IMPACT: l N/A Supporting Material CM Memo re NN Human Svcs P&M Team sdm12317 Amending Resolution No. 7103-92 re NN Human Services and Policy Management Team sdm12317 RESOLUTION NO. _______________ A RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 7103-92 PERTAINING TO THE NEWPORT NEWS HUMAN SERVICES POLICY AND MANAGEMENT TEAM. WHEREAS, the City Council, pursuant to Resolution No. 7103-92, as amended by Resolution No. 11556-08, established the Newport News Human Services Policy and Management Team (the “Team”); and WHEREAS, the State statute which required the creation of such Teams authorized them to enter into certain contracts for the provision or operation of services upon approval of the participating governing body. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Council of the City of Newport News, Virginia: 1. That it hereby authorizes the Newport News Human Services Policy and Management Team, to enter into contracts for the provision or operation of services for at-risk youth and families, pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-5206, and subject to Virginia Code Section 2.2-4345A.14. 2. That it hereby authorizes the Assistant City Manager, the Team Chairman, or his designee, the Director of the Department of Human Services, to execute such contracts, as well as any documents related thereto, provided that all such documents shall first have been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney’s Office. 3. That the rest and remainder of Resolution No. 7103-92, as amended, shall remain effective as adopted. 4. That this resolution shall be in effect on and after the date of its adoption, February 25, 2014. H. Appropriations ACTION: A REQUEST FOR A MOTION OF CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE AS A BLOCK THE FOLLOWING APPROPRIATIONS. 1. Newport News Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office – Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services: The Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Victims Fund (SDVVF) – $40,000 H. Appropriations 1. Newport News Commonwealth's Attorney's Office – Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS): The Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Victims Fund (VSDVVF) - $40,000 ACTION: A REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING $40,000 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES (DCJS) TO THE COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE TO CONTINUE THE VIRGINIA SEXUAL AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS FUND (VSDVVF). BACKGROUND: l The VSDVVF grant has been renewed for FY 2014 in the amount of $40,000. l This grant funds a part-time attorney position in the Commonwealth's Attorney Office. l The attorney prosecutes cases involving domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and family abuse. FISCAL IMPACT: l No local funds are required and no City benefits are provided with this position. l The City Manager recommends approval. Supporting Material CM Memo re VA Domestic Violence Victims Fund sdm12333 Appropriation re VA Sexual & Domestic Violence Victims Fund sdm12333 RESOLUTION NO. _______________ A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM S-DCJS-VDVVF-14 TO PART-TIME AND FICA. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Newport News: That it hereby appropriates funds from S-DCJS-VDVVF-14 to Part-Time and FICA, as follows: Appropriation From: S-DCJS-VDVVF-14 2630-000-22-2265-482000-000000-0000- 22D14-22D14 $ 40,000.00 Appropriation To: Part-Time 2630-000-22-2265-518000-000000-0000- 22D14-22D14 $ 36,940.00 FICA 2630-000-22-2265-520010-000000-0000- 22D14-22D14 $ 3,060.00 *I. Citizen Comments on Matters Germane to the Business of City Council J. New Business and Councilmember Comments City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Price Scott Vick Whitaker Woodbury Bateman Coleman K. Adjourn *THE BUSINESS PORTION OF THE MEETING WILL BE CONCLUDED NO LATER THAN 10:00 P.M. TO ALLOW PERSONS TO ADDRESS CITY COUNCIL UNDER “CITIZEN COMMENTS ON MATTERS GERMANE TO THE BUSINESS OF CITY COUNCIL.”