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Newport News, VA · June 28, 2016

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SHOWN LIVE ON NEWPORT NEWS TELEVISION COX CHANNEL 48 VERIZON CHANNEL 19 www.nnva.gov AGENDA NEWPORT NEWS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 28, 2016 City Council Chambers 7:00 p.m. A. Call to Order B. Invocation • Rev. Terry Edwards, St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America D. Presentations 1. Resolution In Memoriam: The Honorable John C. Miller, Virginia State Senator 2. Resolution of Recognition: Newport News Public Schools-Television (NNPS-TV) Sports Highlights Program on its 25th Anniversary E. Public Hearings 1. Ordinance Granting Conditional Use Permit No. CU-15-353, to Centre Court Racquet Club (applicant), for the Operation of a Mini-Storage Warehouse, Single-Entrance, on Property Located at 12445 and 12447 Warwick Boulevard and Zoned C1 Retail Commercial District 2. Ordinance Approving Phase One (1) of Master Development Plan No. O3- 16-01 to W.M. Jordan Development, LLC (applicant), and the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of General Services Jefferson Lab A/P (owner), for a Portion of Property Located at 628 Hofstadter Road and Zoned O3 Office/Research Development District 3. Ordinance Granting Conditional Use Permit No. CU-16-366, to the City of Newport News and YMDEVC-10, LLC. (Owners & Applicants), to Allow for the Construction and Operation of a Transit Terminal with Service/Maintenance Facility (Multi-modal Transportation Center) on Six (6) Parcels in P1 Park, R8 High Density Multiple-Family Dwelling, R7 Medium Density Multiple-Family Dwelling, and R4 Single-Family Dwelling Districts 4. Ordinance Granting Conditional Use Permit No. CU-16-367, to Mishorim Gold Newport News LP (owner), and Family Entertainment Center (applicant) for the Operation of an Amusement Arcade on Property Located at 14346 Warwick Boulevard, Suite 402 and Zoned C1 Retail Commercial District 5. Ordinance Granting Conditional Use Permit No. CU-16-368, to TGMC, LLC (Owner & Applicant), for the Operation of a Tattoo Establishment on Property Located at 12567 Warwick Boulevard, Unit 101 and Zoned C2 General Commercial 6. Ordinance Granting Conditional Use Permit No. CU-16-369 with Conditions, to All Generations Church (owner) and Mid-Atlantic Teen Challenge (applicant), to Allow for the Operation of a Group Home on Property Located at 28 Harpersville Road and Zoned C1 Retail Commercial 7. Ordinance Authorizing the Vacation of a Portion of 30th Street Adjacent to Jefferson Avenue (Brooks Crossing Project) 8. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for the Purpose of the Atkinson Boulevard Project and Required by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers F. Consent Agenda 1. Minutes of the Special Meeting of June 14, 2016 2. Minutes of the Work Session of June 14, 2016 3. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 14, 2016 4. Resolution of Recognition: Honoring Mr. Julius Green 5. Resolution of Recognition: Honoring Mr. Michael Motley G. Other City Council Actions 1. Resolution of Support for a Major Advanced Shipbuilding Project by Huntington Ingalls Incorporated/Newport News Shipbuilding (Joint Manufacturing Assembly Facility) 2. Resolution for Approval of the Modification of a Revenue Bond Previously Issued by the Economic Development Authority of James City County (JCC EDA) for the Benefit of Christopher Newport University Education Foundation, Inc. 3. Ordinance Amending City Code, Chapter 27, Obscenity; Article I., In General; Section 27-10, Indecent Exposure 4. Ordinance Amending City Code, Chapter 32, Police; Article I., In General; Section 32-4, Charges for Certain Records and Services 5. Ordinance Approving a Transfer of Ownership of PAPCO, Inc., Lessee of Parcel 9 in the Newport News Seafood Industrial Park (SIP) H. Appropriations 1. Newport News Fire Department - Federal Emergency Agency (FEMA) Department of Homeland Security (DHS): Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Amendment - $299,190 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. Scott 5. Vick 6. Woodbury 7. Bateman 8. Cherry 9. Coleman 10. Price 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 – Rev. Terry Edwards, St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America D. Presentations E. Public Hearings 1. Ordinance Granting Conditional Use Permit No. CU-15-353, to Centre Court Racquet Club (applicant), for the Operation of a Mini-Storage Warehouse, Single-Entrance, on Property Located at 12445 and 12447 Warwick Boulevard and Zoned C1 Retail Commercial District ACTION: A REQUEST TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CU-15-353, CENTRE COURT RACQUET CLUB (APPLICANT) FOR THE OPERATION OF A MINI-STORAGE WAREHOUSE, SINGLE-ENTRANCE, ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12445 AND 12447 WARWICK BOULEVARD AND ZONED C1 RETAIL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT. This item was continued from May 24, 2016. BACKGROUND: The applicant proposes to adaptively re-use the former indoor tennis facility and add a new addition for a climate controlled mini-storage warehouse facility. The request is consistent with the Framework for the Future 2030 Comprehensive Plan land use map and compatible with surrounding uses. On May 4, 2016, the City Planning Commission voted unanimously 9:0 to recommend approval of this request with conditions. Vote on Roll Call For: Austin, Carpenter, Fox, Groce, Jones, Maxwell, Mulvaney, Simmons, Willis Against: None Abstention: None The City Manager is not making a recommendation. FISCAL IMPACT: N/A ATTACHMENTS: Description CM Memo re CU-15-353 Centre Court Staff Report and CPC Minute Excerpts rag1079 CU-15-353 re Centre Court Racquet Club E. Public Hearings 2. Ordinance Approving Phase One (1) of Master Development Plan No. O3-16-01 to W.M. Jordan Development, LLC (applicant), and the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of General Services Jefferson Lab A/P (owner), for a Portion of Property Located at 628 Hofstadter Road and Zoned O3 Office/Research Development District ACTION: A REQUEST TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING PHASE ONE (1) OF MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. O3-16-01 TO W.M. JORDAN DEVELOPMENT, LLC (APPLICANT), AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES JEFFERSON LAP A/P (OWNER), FOR A PORTION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 628 HOFSTADTER ROAD, AT THE TECH CENTER AT OYSTER POINT AND ZONED O3 OFFICE/RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT. BACKGROUND: Development in the O3 Office/Research and Development district requires an approved master development plan by City Council. The proposed Phase 1 of the Master Development Plan for Tech Center at Oyster Point provides development guidelines for the first building and sets the tone for future development. On June 1, 2016, the City Planning Commission voted unanimously 9:0 to recommend approval of the request. Vote on Roll Call For: Austin, Carpenter, Fox, Groce, Jones, Maxwell, Mulvaney, Simmons, Willis Against: None Abstention: None The City Manager recommends approval. FISCAL IMPACT: N/A ATTACHMENTS: Description CM Memo re 03-16-01 Phase I, Tech Ctr Staff Report and CPC Minute Excerpts sdm14412 Approving Development Plan No. 03-16-01 E. Public Hearings 3. Ordinance Granting Conditional Use Permit No. CU-16-366, to the City of Newport News and YMDEVC-10, LLC. (Owners & Applicants), to Allow for the Construction and Operation of a Transit Terminal with Service/Maintenance Facility (Multi-modal Transportation Center) on Six (6) Parcels in P1 Park, R8 High Density Multiple-Family Dwelling, R7 Medium Density Multiple-Family Dwelling, and R4 Single-Family Dwelling Districts ACTION: A REQUEST TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CU-16-366 TO THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS AND YMDEVC-10, LLC. (OWNERS & APPLICANTS), FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A TRANIST TERMINAL WITH SERVICE/MAINTENANCE FACILITY (MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER) ON A PORTION OF 490 AND 550 YOUNG'S MILL LANE, 13020 MITCHELL POINT ROAD, 199 & 201 MOTOKA DRIVE AND 500 B BLAND BOULEVARD AND ZONED R7 MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLING, R8 HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLING, R4 SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICTS, AND P1 PARK. BACKGROUND: The proposed Newport News Transportation Center will include a new signature train station at Bland Boulevard and a supporting service and maintenance facility approximately one mile southeast on vacant property off of Young's Mill Road and Mitchell Point Road. The proposed transportation center accomplishes a major transportation objective for the city and region by providing a hub for transportation modes to connect. The proposed location is consistent with the Framework for the Future 2030 Comprehensive Plan land use map. On June 1, 2016, the City Planning Commission voted unanimously 9:0 to recommend approval of the request with conditions. Vote on Roll Call For: Austin, Carpenter, Fox, Groce, Jones, Maxwell, Mulvaney, Simmons, Willis Against: None Abstention: None The City Manager recommends approval. FISCAL IMPACT: N/A ATTACHMENTS: Description CM Memo re CU-16-366 City & YMDEVC-10 Staff Report and CPC Minute Excerpts sdm14404 CU-16-366 E. Public Hearings 4. Ordinance Granting Conditional Use Permit No. CU-16-367, to Mishorim Gold Newport News LP (owner), and Family Entertainment Center (applicant) for the Operation of an Amusement Arcade on Property Located at 14346 Warwick Boulevard, Suite 402 and Zoned C1 Retail Commercial District ACTION: A REQUEST TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CU-16-367 TO MISHORIM GOLD NEWPORT NEWS LP (OWNER), AND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER (APPLICANT) FOR THE OPERATION OF AN AMUSEMENT ARCADE ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 14346 WARWICK BOULEVARD, SUITE 402, AND ZONED C1 RETAIL COMMERCIAL. BACKGROUND: Located in the Upper Warwick Boulevard/Denbigh Tourism Zone, the proposed amusement arcade will positively contribute to the renovation of the DW Shopping Center. The use is compatible with surrounding land uses and the Framework for the Future 2030 Comprehensive Plan land use map On June 1, 2016, the City Planning Commission voted unanimously 9:0 to recommend approval of the request with conditions. Vote on Roll Call For: Austin, Carpenter, Fox, Groce, Jones, Maxwell, Mulvaney, Simmons, Willis Against: None Abstention: None The City Manager recommends approval. FISCAL IMPACT: N/A ATTACHMENTS: Description CM Memo re CU-16-367 Mishorim Gold NN LP Staff Report and CPC Minute Excerpts sdm14410 re CU-16-367 E. Public Hearings 5. Ordinance Granting Conditional Use Permit No. CU-16-368, to TGMC, LLC (Owner & Applicant), for the Operation of a Tattoo Establishment on Property Located at 12567 Warwick Boulevard, Unit 101 and Zoned C2 General Commercial ACTION: A REQUEST TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CU-16-368, TO TGMC, LLC (OWNER & APPLICANT) FOR THE OPERATION OF A TATTOO ESTABLISHMENT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12567 WARWICK BOULEVARD, UNIT 101 AND ZONED C2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL. BACKGROUND: The tattoo establishment will occupy a suite in a newly renovated building on Warwick Boulevard. The use is consistent with the Framework for the Future 2030 Comprehensive Plan land use map and surrounding uses. On June 1, 2016, the City Planning Commission voted unanimously 9:0 to recommend approval of the request with conditions. Vote on Roll Call For: Austin, Carpenter, Fox, Groce, Jones, Maxwell, Mulvaney, Simmons, Willis Against: None Abstention: None The City Manager recommends approval. FISCAL IMPACT: N/A ATTACHMENTS: Description CM Memo re CU-16-368, TGMC LLC Staff Report and CPC Minute Excerpts sdm14411 CU-16-368 E. Public Hearings 6. Ordinance Granting Conditional Use Permit No. CU-16-369 with Conditions, to All Generations Church (owner) and Mid-Atlantic Teen Challenge (applicant), to Allow for the Operation of a Group Home on Property Located at 28 Harpersville Road and Zoned C1 Retail Commercial ACTION: A REQUEST TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CU-16-369 WITH CONDITIONS, TO ALL GENERATIONS CHURCH (OWNER) AND MID-ATLANTIC TEEN CHALLENGE (APPLICANT), FOR THE OPERATION OF A GROUP HOME ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 28 HARPERSVILLE ROAD AND ZONED C1 RETAIL COMMERCIAL. BACKGROUND: Mid-Atlantic Teen Challenge wishes to open a group home for girls, although not conditioned, in the former home of the Bethlehem Monastery of Poor Clares. The property and building are ideally suited for the proposed use. The use is consistent with the Framework for the Future 2030 Comprehensive Plan land use map and surrounding uses. On June 1, 2016, the City Planning Commission voted unanimously 9:0 to recommend approval of the request with conditions. Vote on Roll Call For: Austin, Carpenter, Fox, Groce, Jones, Maxwell, Mulvaney, Simmons, Willis Against: None Abstention: None The City Manager recommends approval. FISCAL IMPACT: N/A ATTACHMENTS: Description CM Memo re CU-16-369 All Generations Church Staff Report and CPC Minute Excerpts sdm14409 CU-16-369 re All Generations Church and Mid-Atlantic Teen Challenge sdm14409 ORDINANCE NO. ____________ AN ORDINANCE GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NUMBER CU-16-369 FOR THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE OPERATION OF A GROUP HOME IN A C1 RETAIL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT. WHEREAS, application number CU-16-369 has been made by ALL GENERATIONS CHURCH, owner, and MID-ATLANTIC TEEN CHALLENGE, applicant, for a conditional use permit for the hereinafter described property for the purpose of the operation of a group home in a C1 Retail Commercial District; and WHEREAS, the application has been referred to the Planning Commission of the City of Newport News for recommendation and has been duly advertised as required by law and the said Planning Commission has made its recommendation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Newport News: (a) That conditional use permit number CU-16-369 is hereby granted for the property described in paragraph (b) hereof for the purpose of the operation of a group home in a C1 Retail Commercial District; and (b) That the property, hereinafter referred to as the "Property," to which the conditional use permit applies is particularly described below: All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the City of Newport News, Virginia, known and designated as Lot H2, as shown on that certain plat entitled, “Property Line Vacation and Boundary Line Adjustment Plat of the Properties of Home Community Church,” dated June 12, 2004, made by A. D. Potts & Associates, and recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of the City of Newport News, Virginia, in Deed Book 2043, at page 1168. Reference to which is here made for a more accurate description of the property herein described. The Property has a common street address of 28 Harpersville Road and a Real Estate Assessor’s Tax I.D. #246.00-05-02. (c) That this conditional use permit is granted subject to the following conditions, each of which shall be implemented upon approval of this ordinance: 1. The applicant shall cause a plan (“the Plan”) to be prepared for the installation and operation of digital video equipment (the “Equipment”) with recording devices and capability sufficient to include date and time the recording is made. The Equipment shall provide surveillance coverage encompassing the front, side and rear exteriors of the use permitted by this ordinance. The Plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the Police Department. The Plan shall include an operational period for the Equipment, which shall include all operating hours of the business and one hour or more after the close of business. Once the Plan is approved, the applicant shall install the Equipment in accord with the provisions of the Plan; and operate, record, and maintain the Equipment to provide for the required surveillance coverage. The Equipment and recordings made thereby shall be subject to periodic inspection by the Police Department at reasonable times. Commencement of the use authorized by this conditional use permit shall constitute acceptance of the conditions of this permit, including consent for such inspections. Surveillance tapes or recorded data must be maintained in a condition permitting review of the information recorded or stored therein or thereon for a period of time no less than thirty days. 2. The applicant, as well as successors, assigns and agents, if any, shall comply with all of the conditions stated herein, as well as all codes, ordinances and regulations of federal, state and local governments. 3. The applicant, as well as successors, assigns, and agents, if any, shall obtain all necessary licenses, approvals, conditional approvals, and permits prior to commencing any use, which is authorized by this conditional use permit or law. Furthermore, the applicants, as well as successors, assigns, and agents shall maintain all necessary licenses, approvals, conditional approvals, and permits for the entire period of time during which the real property, whether improved or otherwise is put to a use which is authorized by this conditional use permit. 4. A Certificate of Use and Occupancy shall be obtained prior to the occupancy of, or the operation of, any use of the Property. If applicable, the use approved by this conditional use permit shall not begin until a site plan is approved and fully implemented. If applicable, any landscaping component of the site plan shall be maintained in a healthy condition for the duration of the use authorized by this permit. 5. Violation of any of the above conditions or safeguards attached thereto shall be deemed a violation of the Zoning Ordinance, and, in addition, and notwithstanding any other provision of law, shall serve as grounds for revocation of the conditional use permit by City Council. 6. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, this conditional use permit is 2 being approved due, in part, to the mitigating effects of each and every condition attached hereto; therefore, the conditions contained in this conditional use permit are not severable; in the event that any condition contained herein, or part thereof, is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, unconstitutional, or otherwise unenforceable, then this conditional use permit shall be void and the use permitted by this conditional use permit shall cease. If this conditional use permit becomes void as a result of a condition or a part thereof, or conditions therein, being ruled invalid, unconstitutional or otherwise unenforceable, the property owner shall be afforded the right to reapply for a conditional use permit. 7. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, this conditional use permit is being approved due, in part, to the mitigating effects of each and every condition contained herein; as such, in the event an amendment to the zoning of the property described in Section (b) hereof is produced by a comprehensive implementation of a new or substantially revised Zoning Ordinance, the conditions imposed by the conditional use permit shall continue in effect. (d) That this conditional use permit shall be deemed to have been abandoned and shall be revoked: 1. If the construction of the improvements or occupancy authorized by this conditional use permit has not commenced within twenty-four (24) months of June 28, 2016, or, 2. In the event of the continuous nonuse of the property as herein permitted for a period of twelve (12) months. 3 E. Public Hearings 7. Ordinance Authorizing the Vacation of a Portion of 30th Street Adjacent to Jefferson Avenue (Brooks Crossing Project) ACTION: A REQUEST TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF A CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY AT 30TH STREET ADJACENT TO JEFFERSON AVENUE. BACKGROUND: The Brooks Crossing Project continues to advance and in order to facilitate development and infrastructure improvements going forward, the vacation of a 1,084 square-foot portion of 30th Street at Jefferson Avenue is being requested so that the right- of-way width will be consistent with other streets in the Project, such as 31st and 32nd. The City Manager recommends approval. FISCAL IMPACT: N/A ATTACHMENTS: Description CM Memo re Vacation of Portion of 30th St at Jefferson Ave Attachment 1: Illustration of Vacation of portion of 30th Street sdm14415 Vacating a Poartion of 30th Street E. Public Hearings 8. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for the Purpose of the Atkinson Boulevard Project and Required by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ACTION: A REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTED COVENANTS REQUIRED BY THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS TO OBTAIN PROPER PERMITTING FOR THE ATKINSON BOULEVARD PROJECT. BACKGROUND: The Atkinson Boulevard project consists of a new four-lane divided roadway, including a 1,600 foot bridge, and will be a critical east/west connection between Warwick Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue. On November 22, 2011, City Council approved a resolution granting authorization to the City Manager to execute all agreements with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). On March 8, 2016 City Council approved a resolution granting authorization to the City Manager to execute any contract, memoranda of agreement with regulatory agencies as required. It is necessary to execute a Declaration of Restricted Covenants in order to obtain a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit for the project. The 30 foot restrictive covenant will protect 2.99 acres of environmentally sensitive wetlands from development along the project corridor. The City Manager recommends approval. FISCAL IMPACT: N/A ATTACHMENTS: Description CM Memo re Restrictive Covenants for Atkinson Blvd Proj Attachment Location Map Atkinson Boulevard Project sdm14428 Authorizing re Declaration of Restrictive Covenants 'S T R IAL PARK DR BB R O CT US W D IN 4 I-6 N REDWOOD CT N CYPRESS CT N WILLOW CT E FF N PECAN 30' CONSERVATRION N MAPLE CT JE BUFFER RS CT D WO O ON S SPRUCE CT S CEDAR E CT TR AV S DO G CT US W OO FORT ST CONGRESS PAINE ST HARVEST D L LN O LD COLO N I A ST ST WAY E WYN DR I-6 FLOWERS 4 TER ASHTON GREEN BLVD S LUCINDA NG R KI E D D G RI DR MICHAEL IRVIN DR N TRELLIS CT S TRELLIS CT T JOEL C G R O R EEN G CHRISTIAN ST VE LN HARDWOOD TRL WOODHAVEN RD CYPRESS PROJECT LOCATION TER DAHL GI IA CT STALLINGS CT NG TEA RDROP LL E R CA CT TR LN A L JEAN CT INKAPIN T AND PINEL MARY CH RE A S RE C TRL ROBERT LN U DR CIR CAND N CLIFF THOR T LE LN 30' CONSERVATION BUFFER O N WAY ATKINS OW SN ID D EI BLV -64 I RW WA CK LN R L EN D LO VD IS BL ED LE EC W CH AY AL W µ CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA ATKINSON BOULEVARD EXTENSION F. Consent Agenda 1. Minutes of the Special Meeting of June 14, 2016 ACTION: N/A BACKGROUND: N/A FISCAL IMPACT: N/A ATTACHMENTS: Description Minutes of the Special Meeting of June 14, 2016 F. Consent Agenda 2. Minutes of the Work Session of June 14, 2016 ACTION: N/A BACKGROUND: N/A FISCAL IMPACT: N/A ATTACHMENTS: Description Minutes of the Work Session of June 14, 2016 F. Consent Agenda 3. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 14, 2016 ACTION: N/A BACKGROUND: N/A FISCAL IMPACT: N/A ATTACHMENTS: Description Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 14, 2016 F. Consent Agenda 4. Resolution of Recognition: Honoring Mr. Julius Green ACTION: A REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION HONORING MR. JULIUS GREEN BACKGROUND: Julius Green only completed the 10th grade, but went on to have a successful military and civilian career, earned two college degrees, and made history as the U.S. Army's first African-American Master Diver. After joining the Army in 1951, he was stationed in Germany and then Fort Jackson, South Carolina where he applied and was accepted to train as an Army diver, even though he did not know how to swim at the time. In 1956, after completing his training in the U.S. Army Diving School at Fort Eustis, Mr. Green became the Army's first African-American diving officer. Mr. Green served as an instructor in the Army Diving Training Program at Fort Eustis until his retirement as a Chief Warrant Officer 3 in 1973. Following his retirement after 22 years of military service, Mr. Green was employed by the College of William & Mary for 23 years, retiring as Director of Operations for the College. In addition to his military service and civilian employment, Mr. Green is very active in his community. This Resolution recognizes the history-making service of Mr. Julius Green and expresses sincere appreciation for his dedicated service. The City Manager recommends approval. FISCAL IMPACT: N/A ATTACHMENTS: Description sdm14432 Recognition re Julius Green sdm14432 RESOLUTION NO. _______________ RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION WHEREAS, Julius Green, having only completed a 10th grade education, went on to have a successful military and civilian career, earn two college degrees, and make history as the U.S. Army’s first African-American Master Diver; and WHEREAS, Julius Green joined the U.S. Army in 1951 and after basic training was stationed in Germany for three years. Following his time in Germany, he was stationed at Fort Jackson, South Carolina where he applied and was accepted to train to become a U.S. Army Diver, even though at the time he did not know how to swim; and WHEREAS, in 1956, upon completing his training at the U.S. Army Diving School in Fort Eustis, Virginia, Julius Green became only the second African American diver in the U.S. military and the first in the U.S. Army; and WHEREAS, after 12 years as an Sergeant First Class (E-7), Julius Green applied and was accepted to the U.S. Army Marine Engineering Warrant Officer Basic Course. Upon his graduation, Julius Green became the Army’s first African American diving officer; and WHEREAS, Julius Green served as an instructor in the Army Diving Training Program at Fort Eustis until his retirement as a Chief Warrant Officer 3 in 1973. His U.S. Army service also included two tours in Vietnam from 1967-1968 and 1970-1971; and WHEREAS, following his retirement after 22 years of service in the U.S. Army, Julius Green was employed by the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia for 23 years, retiring as Director of Operations for the College. During that time, he earned an Associates Degree and Bachelors Degree from Saint Leo University; and WHEREAS, in addition to his military service and civilian employment, Julius Green has been active in his community. He is a Deacon at Wesley Grove United Church of Christ in Newport News, Virginia, where he has served as Chairman of the Deacon Board. He is a life member of the Sigma Delta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and has been a Freemason since 1956, and is a Past Master of Pioneer Lodge No. 315, Free & Accepted Masons, Prince Hall Affiliation and has held other local, state and national offices. He has also served as President of the U.S. Army Divers Association; and WHEREAS, Julius Green and his wife, Rosalyn, have two children, two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Newport News, Virginia: 1. That it hereby recognizes the history making service of Julius Green who was the first African-American U.S. Army diver and the first African-American U.S. Army diving officer. 2. That it expresses its sincere appreciation to Julius Green for his dedicated service to the City of Newport News and to the United States of America. 2. That a copy of this resolution be spread upon the records of this body and that a copy be delivered to Julius Green. 3. That this resolution take effect on and after the date of its adoption, June 28, 2016. F. Consent Agenda 5. Resolution of Recognition: Honoring Mr. Michael Motley ACTION: A REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION HONORING MR. MICHAEL MOTLEY BACKGROUND: Michael Motley is a volunteer at the Newport News Police Department's (NNPD) Community Education and Outreach Center located in the Hilton Village neighborhood. Mr. Motley retired from Marva Maid Dairy after 45 years of service and began volunteering at the NNPD Community Education and Outreach Center. In 2005, Mr. Motley assisted with the transition of the Outreach Center when it moved from Patrick Henry Mall to its current site in Hilton Village. A centerpiece of the Community Education and Outreach Center is the Police Museum where Mr. Motley serves as its curator. With his storytelling ability and vast knowledge about the history of the NNPD, Mr. Motley helps bring history to life as he shares facts and his knowledge with visitors. For his dedication, Mr. Motley has been recognized by NNPD as Volunteer of the Quarter (October-December 2012) and Volunteer of the Year for 2012. Mr. Motley has volunteered over 5,800 hours of his time at the NNPD Community Education and Outreach Center helping the police department accomplish their mission. This Resolution recognizes Mr. Motley for his dedicated service to the citizens of Newport News and his commitment to the mission of the NNPD. The City Manager recommends approval. FISCAL IMPACT: N/A ATTACHMENTS: Description sdm14436 Recognition re Michael Motley sdm14436 RESOLUTION NO. _______________ RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION WHEREAS, Michael Motley is a volunteer at the Newport News Police Department’s (NNPD) Community Education and Outreach Center located in the Hilton Village neighborhood of the City of Newport News; and WHEREAS, Michael Motley retired from Marva Maid Dairy after 45 years of service and began volunteering at the NNPD Community Education and Outreach Center in 2004 at its original location in Patrick Henry Mall; and WHEREAS, in 2005, Michael Motley assisted with the transition when the NNPD Community Education and Outreach Center moved from its original location in Patrick Henry Mall to its current location, a site in Hilton Village that once housed a gas station. In 2011-2012, a renovation project occurred to refurbish the museum and to create meeting space that now serves as a meeting area that can be used by civic and community groups; and WHEREAS, a centerpiece of the Community Education and Outreach Center is the Police Museum where Michael Motley serves as its curator. At the Police Museum, visitors can view uniforms, photographs, equipment, and other items that illustrate the history of the Newport News Police Department from 1896 to present; and WHEREAS, with his storytelling ability and vast knowledge about the history of the Newport News Police Department, Michael Motley helps bring history to life as he shares facts and his knowledge with visitors at the Center. An example of this can be seen in the November 10, 2011 edition of Newport News Television’s Behind the Badge program. In that program, Michael Motley was interviewed about the NNPD Community Education and Outreach Center and he narrated a tour of the Police Museum; and WHEREAS, as a volunteer of the NNPD Community Education and Outreach Center, Michael Motley has consistently made himself available, even after hours, when groups have requested evening tours or use of the meeting space at the Center. For his dedication, Michael Motley has been recognized by NNPD as Volunteer of the Quarter (October-December 2012) and Volunteer of Year for 2012; and WHEREAS, Michael Motley has volunteered over 5,800 hours of his time at the NNPD Community Education and Outreach Center and the citizens of Newport News helping the police department accomplish their mission “[t]o work in partnership with citizens and government to provide excellence in police services”; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Newport News, Virginia: 1. That is recognizes Michael Motley for volunteering over 5,800 hours of his time at the Newport News Police Department Community Education and Outreach Center. 2. That it expresses its sincere appreciation to Michael Motley for his service to the citizens of Newport News and his commitment to the mission of the Newport News Police Department. 3. That a copy of this resolution be spread upon the records of this body and that a copy be delivered to Michael Motley. 4. That this resolution take effect on and after the date of its adoption, June 28, 2016. G. Other City Council Actions 1. Resolution of Support for a Major Advanced Shipbuilding Project by Huntington Ingalls Incorporated/Newport News Shipbuilding (Joint Manufacturing Assembly Facility) ACTION: A REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR A MAJOR ADVANCED SHIPBUILDING PROJECT BY HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED/NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING TO INCLUDE AT LEAST $750 MILLION IN CAPITAL INVESTMENT AND THE CREATION OF AT LEAST 1,000 NEW FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT POSITIONS AT THE SHIPYARD'S NEWPORT NEWS FACILITY ("THE PROJECT"). BACKGROUND: Huntington Ingalls Incorporated/Newport News Shipbuilding is engaged in a major advanced shipbuilding project that will include significant improvements to both the foundry and the North Yard. The project will support a new type of warship and directly strengthen the Shipyard and its ability to produce world-class aircraft carriers and submarines now and into the future. The Resolution outlines the details and components of the City's and IDA's participation and affirms City Council support of this immensely important project. FISCAL IMPACT: The Project will include at least $750 million in capital investment and the creation of at least 1,000 new full-time equivalent positions. The City, through the IDA, intends to offer an incentive through the Defense Production Zone program, up to $46 million, which will provide support for the planned improvements. The Commonwealth of Virginia passed legislation authorizing an incentive, also up to $46 million to support the project. The City Manager recommends approval. ATTACHMENTS: Description CM Memo re Support of Shipbuilding Proj by HII sdm14423 Support for Joint Manufacturing Assembly Facility sdm14423 RESOLUTION NO. ____________ A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR A MAJOR ADVANCED SHIPBUILDING PROJECT BY HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED/NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING TO INCLUDE AT LEAST $750 MILLION IN CAPITAL INVESTMENT AND THE CREATION OF AT LEAST 1,000 NEW FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT POSITIONS AT THE SHIPYARD’S NEWPORT NEWS FACILITY (THE PROJECT) WHEREAS, Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Incorporated (the Shipyard), located in Newport News, Virginia, is the largest industrial employer in the Commonwealth of Virginia and is an important corporate citizen of the City of Newport News (City); and WHEREAS, the City is aware of the Navy announcement that the Shipyard will receive a share of the future construction contract work for the Ohio Replacement Submarine Program, the details of which are outlined in the Submarine Unified Build Strategy; and WHEREAS, the Shipyard has informed the City Council of the City of Newport News, Virginia (Council) that certain foundry improvements and an expansion of the new Joint Manufacturing Assembly Facility (JMAF) are necessary to support and sustain the new Ohio Replacement Submarine Program (ORP) and all existing Shipyard operations; and WHEREAS, the Shipyard has reported it plans to make a capital investment of at least $750 million at its Newport News facility by the end of 2020 and to create at least 1,000 new full-time equivalent positions in support of the ORP and Shipyard operations by the end of 2025; and WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of Virginia has authorized funding under an Advanced Shipbuilding Production Facility Grant Program, valued at up to $46 million and to be delivered over multiple years to the Shipyard, for the purpose of upgrading and modernizing foundry improvements and supporting the expansion of JMAF, subject to Shipyard performance, the conditions of which will be outlined in a memorandum of understanding between the Shipyard and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership; and WHEREAS, the Shipyard has requested funding from the United States Navy to support a portion of the Shipyard’s foundry facility improvements; and WHEREAS, Council wholly supports the Commonwealth grant and Navy funding to facilitate the necessary foundry improvements and JMAF expansion, as it will support a new type of warship and directly strengthen the Shipyard, the City’s single largest employer and taxpayer, enhance the Shipyard’s ability to continue producing world-class aircraft carriers and submarines now and into the future and preserve the only American-owned foundry in the United States; and WHEREAS, Council recognizes that the Project will result in numerous important benefits to the City, such as generating increased tax revenues, supporting an established, critical Newport News company, and generating a significant number of jobs for the citizens of Newport News and the region as a whole; and WHEREAS, Council has evaluated the above described Project, and determined that it is in the best interests of the citizens of the City for the City to support the Project on certain, limited terms generally outlined herein; and WHEREAS, Council established a Defense Production Zone (DPZ) allowing the City, through the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Newport News, Virginia (IDA), to provide support to expanding defense production businesses making investments in the City, thus enhancing public revenues, and creating employment opportunities through the use of DPZ incentives; and WHEREAS, the City and the IDA, in consideration of the capital investment to be made and the new full-time equivalent positions to be created and maintained, intends to offer certain incentives through the DPZ; and WHEREAS, as part of the incentives, the IDA intends to issue bonds, in an amount up to $6 million, which bond issuance will be competitively financed on the most advantageous terms and may include a request for the moral obligation support of the City, in support of the foundry improvement portion of the Project, if needed, and to deliver $40 million in grants, over multiple years, based upon the incremental new tax revenues generated by the Project within the DPZ in support of the JMAF portion of the Project; and WHEREAS, to further the implementation of the Project, Council is requesting the IDA to serve as the conduit for any local Project incentives as enabled through the DPZ program and as outlined in a Defense Production Zone Performance Agreement; and WHEREAS, it is the Council’s expectation that the IDA will negotiate comprehensively and in good faith the terms and conditions of any agreements with the Shipyard to detail the responsibilities of each respective party, and that the IDA will advise Council of the material terms and conditions prior to IDA authorization and execution of such performance agreement; and WHEREAS, Council acknowledges that a portion of the future new tax revenues generated within the DPZ by the Project will be appropriated annually to the IDA through the City’s operating budget to fund grants by the IDA over multiple years, consistent with such Defense Production Zone Performance Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Newport News, Virginia: 1. That it hereby supports the Project, advanced by the Shipyard to include at least $750 million in capital investment and the creation of at least 1,000 new full-time equivalent positions at its Newport News facility. 2. That it directs the City Manager to proceed and to undertake the necessary steps/actions to accomplish the City’s participation in the Project, which includes identifying the necessary funding for grant payments to the IDA under the Defense Production Zone Performance Agreement and including such funding in the City Manager recommended budget provided to City Council for the appropriate fiscal years. 3. That based on the reasons stated in this Resolution, the totality of which clearly demonstrates that the City’s participation in the Project is in the best interests of the citizens of the City, Council hereby requests that the IDA serve in the role outlined herein with respect to the Project, and directs the City Manager to ensure the implementation of the City’s participation in the Project as set forth herein, including scheduling, as appropriate, all necessary City Council actions to accomplish the City’s participation in the Project in a timely fashion. 4. That this resolution shall be in effect on and after the date of its adoption, June 28, 2016. G. Other City Council Actions 2. Resolution for Approval of the Modification of a Revenue Bond Previously Issued by the Economic Development Authority of James City County (JCC EDA) for the Benefit of Christopher Newport University Education Foundation, Inc. ACTION: A REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF THE MODIFICATION OF A $8 MILLION, SERIES 2001 REVENUE BOND PREVIOUSLY ISSUED BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF JAMES CITY COUNTY, VIRGINIA (JCC EDA), FOR THE BENEFIT OF CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC. BACKGROUND: In 2001, JCC EDA issued a bond for the benefit of the Christopher Newport University (CNU) Education Foundation in the original principal amount of $8 million for the purpose of financing the acquisition of properties, mainly along Warwick Boulevard, for student housing, parking and other facilities associated with CNU; financing the costs of furnishing and developing the properties and other costs associated with issuing the bond (Bond). The original Bond was modified and reissued in 2011 and the CNU Education Foundation now plans to again modify the Bond to extend the final maturity for an additional period of ten (10) years and to adjust its interest rate from a floating rate to a fixed rate. The Industrial Development Authority of the City of Newport News, Virginia (IDA) held the necessary public hearing at its June 3, 2016 meeting and adopted a Resolution recommending that City Council provide the required jurisdictional approval for the modification of the Bond. The JCC EDA approved a resolution on the Bond modification at its Board of Directors meeting on June 9, 2016. The City Manager recommends approval. FISCAL IMPACT: N/A ATTACHMENTS: Description CM Memo re Revenue Bond Modification for CNU Education Attachment 2: Excerpt of 6/3/2016 IDA Minutes Attachment 3: Resolution of JCC EDA Attachment 4: NNIDA Fiscal Impact Statement sdm14422 Reso re Modification of Bond by James City County EDA sdm14422 RESOLUTION NO. _______________ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, FOR THE CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Newport News, Virginia (the "Council"), has been advised that there has been described to the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Newport News, Virginia (the "Authority"), the plan of the Christopher Newport University Education Foundation (the "Foundation"), whose principal place of business is located at 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, Virginia 23606, for the modification by the Economic Development Authority of James City County, Virginia (the "James City County EDA"), of its $8,000,000 Revenue Bond (Christopher Newport University Project) Series 2001 (the "Bond"), to extend the final maturity of the Bond for an additional period of ten (10) years and to adjust its interest rate from a floating rate to a fixed rate; and WHEREAS, the proceeds of the Bond were used to assist the Foundation in (a) the acquisition of properties for student housing, parking and other facilities associated with Christopher Newport University (the "Project") located within the City of Newport News, Virginia (the "City") (the current addresses of such properties are 12304 Warwick Boulevard, 12368 Warwick Boulevard (formerly known as 12346, 12352, 12366 and 12372 Warwick Boulevard), 12386 Warwick Boulevard, 39 Sweetbriar Drive, 411 University Place, and 414 University Place), (b) financing the cost of issuing the Bond, and (c) financing the costs of furnishings and other costs associated with the development of the properties; and WHEREAS, the Authority and the Council approved the modification and reissuance of the Bond in 2011; and WHEREAS, the Council has been advised that the Foundation, in its appearance before the Authority, (a) described the continued educational and other benefits to the City and the County of James City, Virginia, derived from the Project, (b) requested that the Authority recommend to the Council that it approve the issuance of the Amended and Restated Bond, a form of which has been presented to this meeting (the “Amended Bond”), as required by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”); and WHEREAS, the Council has been advised that public hearings were held by the Authority and the James City County EDA with respect to the modification of the Bond, as required by Section 15.2- 4906 of the Virginia Industrial Development and Revenue Bond Act, Chapter 49, Title 15.2, Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended (“the Act”) and by Section 147(f) of the Code, and that after its hearing the Authority (a) found and determined that the modification of the Bond will benefit the inhabitants of the City and the Commonwealth of Virginia and promote their education, welfare, convenience and prosperity, and (b) recommended that the Council approve the issuance of the Amended Bond as required by the Code; and WHEREAS, a copy of the Authority's resolution, the James City County EDA's resolution approving the modification of the Bond, a reasonably detailed summary of the comments expressed at the public hearing held by the Authority with respect to the modification of the Bond and a statement in the form prescribed by Section 15.2-4907 of the Act have been filed with the Council. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by City Council of the City of Newport News, Virginia: 1. That the Council approves the modification of the Bond by the James City County EDA to the extent required by the Code. 2. That the approval of the modification of the Bond to the extent required by the Code, does not constitute an endorsement to any owner of the Bond or of the creditworthiness of the Foundation or any other person, and the Bond shall continue to provide that neither the City nor the Authority shall be obligated to pay the Bond or the interest thereon or other costs incident thereto except from the revenues and moneys pledged therefore and neither the faith or credit nor the taxing power of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the City nor the Authority shall be pledged thereto. 3. That this resolution shall be in effect on and after the date of its adoption, June 28, 2016. 2 G. Other City Council Actions 3. Ordinance Amending City Code, Chapter 27, Obscenity; Article I., In General; Section 27-10, Indecent Exposure ACTION: A REQUEST TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE, CHAPTER 27, OBSCENITY; ARTICLE I., IN GENERAL; SECTION 27-10, INDECENT EXPOSURE, TO EXEMPT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BREASTFEEDING. BACKGROUND: Chapter 27, Obscenity, includes Section 27-10, Indecent exposure. The ordinance is being updated to exempt individuals who are breastfeeding a child. The amendment is in accordance with the Code of Virginia. The City Manager recommends approval. FISCAL IMPACT: N/A ATTACHMENTS: Description CM Memo re Ord Amdmnt to Chapt 27 sdm14385 Amending Sec. 27-10, Indecent exposure sdm14385 ORDINANCE NO. _______________ AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 27, OBSCENITY, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, ARTICLE I., IN GENERAL, SECTION 27-10, INDECENT EXPOSURE. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Newport News, Virginia: 1. That Chapter 27, Obscenity, of the Code of the City of Newport News, Virginia, Article I., In General, Section 27-10, Indecent exposure be, and the same hereby is amended and reordained as follows: CHAPTER 27 OBSCENITY ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL Sec. 27-10. Indecent exposure. Every person who intentionally makes an obscene display or exposure of his or her person, or the private parts thereof, in any public place, or in any place where others are present, or procures another to so expose himself or herself, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. No person shall be deemed to be in violation of this section for breastfeeding a child in any public place or any place where others are present. 2. That this ordinance shall be in effect on and after July 1, 2016. G. Other City Council Actions 4. Ordinance Amending City Code, Chapter 32, Police; Article I., In General; Section 32- 4, Charges for Certain Records and Services ACTION: A REQUEST TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE, CHAPTER 32, POLICE; ARTICLE I., IN GENERAL; SECTION 32-4, CHARGES FOR CERTAIN RECORDS AND SERVICES, TO ALIGN THE CODE WITH RECENT CHANGES TO THE CODE OF VIRGINIA. BACKGROUND: Section 32-4, charges for certain records and services and authorizes the Police Department to collect fees for the various services it provides. In 2015, the Code of Virginia was amended to require all Special Conservators of the Peace (SCOP) to submit to a background investigation. FISCAL IMPACT: The amendment to Chapter 32 will allow the Police Department to charge $200 for each non-City SCOP background investigation. The City Manager recommends approval. ATTACHMENTS: Description CM Memo re Ord Amdmnt to Chapt 32 sdm14384 Amedning Sec. 32-4, Charges for certain records and services sdm14384 ORDINANCE NO. _______________ AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 32, POLICE, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, BY AMENDING ARTICLE I., IN GENERAL, SECTION 32-4, CHARGES FOR CERTAIN RECORDS AND SERVICES. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Newport News, Virginia: 1. That Chapter 32, Police, of the Code of the City of Newport News, Virginia, Article I., In General, Section 32-4, Charges for certain records and services, be, and the same hereby is, amended and reordained as follows: CHAPTER 32 POLICE ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL Sec. 32-4. Charges for certain records and services. (a) Unless otherwise prohibited by law, the police department is authorized to furnish photostatic copies of accident reports, offense reports, photographs of motor vehicle accidents and other photographs and to make record checks and reports (local record only) and take fingerprints of individuals on request. (b) For the above services, a fee shall be charged as follows: (1) Photostatic copy of accident report .....$10.00 (2) Photostatic copy of offense report .....10.00 (3) Criminal history check by name (with copy) (local record only) .....10.00 (4) Fingerprinting of individuals (when voluntarily requested by any person for purposes other than criminal violations): a. For the first card .....10.00 b. For each successive card .....5.00 (5) Photographs, each print .....10.00 (c) For special conservator of the peace applicants, a fee in the amount of two hundred dollars ($200.00) shall be charged for background investigations performed by the police department. 2. That this ordinance shall be in effect on and after July 1, 2016. G. Other City Council Actions 5. Ordinance Approving a Transfer of Ownership of PAPCO, Inc., Lessee of Parcel 9 in the Newport News Seafood Industrial Park (SIP) ACTION: A REQUEST TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF PAPCO, INC., (PAPCO) TENANT OF SEAFOOD INDUSTRIAL PARK (SIP) PARCEL 9, TO ASCENT AVIATION GROUP, INC., (ASCENT) A WHOLLY- OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF WORLD FUEL SERVICES CORPORATION (WORLD FUEL SERVICES). BACKGROUND: Papco, the current lessee of SIP Parcel 9 at 407 Jefferson Avenue, has reached an agreement with Ascent, for World Fuel Services’ purchase of 100% of Papco stock. Both Ascent and World Fuel Services have extensive, successful histories in domestic and global petroleum distribution. Ascent will continue to operate as Papco at SIP Parcel 9 providing employment and quality petroleum products to the SIP seafood harvesting fleet and vessels elsewhere in the City. The City Manager recommends approval. FISCAL IMPACT: N/A ATTACHMENTS: Description CM Memo re Ownership Trxfr of Parcel 9 in SIP - PAPCO Map Attachment of SIP Parcel 9 for Transfer sdm14427 Approving a Transfer of Ownership of Papco, Inc SIP-Parcel 9 407 Jefferson Avenue 6/28/16 03/08/2016 sdm14427 ORDINANCE NO. ____________ AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, APPROVING A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF PAPCO, INC., LESSEE OF PARCEL 9 IN THE NEWPORT NEWS SEAFOOD INDUSTRIAL PARK. WHEREAS, PAPCO, Inc., formerly known as Tank Lines, Inc., presently leases Parcel 9 of that property owned by the City of Newport News and located at the Newport News Seafood Industrial Park (NNSIP); and WHEREAS, the above referenced lease requires approval by the Newport News City Council prior to the transfer of more than 20% of the ownership of the lessee corporation; and WHEREAS, PAPCO, Inc. proposes to transfer 100% of its outstanding capital stock to Ascent Aviation Group, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of World Fuel Services Corporation; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Newport News, Virginia does not object to the transfer of ownership as presently proposed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Newport News, Virginia: 1. That in accord with the terms of the lease, it approves of the proposed transfer of 100% of the outstanding capital stock of PAPCO, Inc. to Ascent Aviation Group, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of World Fuel Services Corporation. 2. That this ordinance shall be in effect on and after the date of its adoption, June 28, 2016. H. Appropriations ACTION: A REQUEST FOR A MOTION OF CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE AS A BLOCK THE FOLLOWING APPROPRIATIONS. 1. Newport News Fire Department (NNFD) – Federal Emergency Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS): Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Amendment – $299,190 H. Appropriations 1. Newport News Fire Department - Federal Emergency Agency (FEMA) Department of Homeland Security (DHS): Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Amendment - $299,190 ACTION: A REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING $299,190 FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY AGENCY (FEMA), DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS): STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (SAFER) GRANT AMENDMENT FOR THE NEWPORT NEWS FIRE DEPARTMENT (NNFD). BACKGROUND: The City has been awarded additional funding in the amount of $299,190 from FEMA and DHS, obligated through the SAFER Grant Program. FISCAL IMPACT: The additional amount of $299,190 represents an amendment to the original SAFER Grant amount of $1,742,490 appropriated in August 2013. This federal grant provides NNFD funding for salary and associated benefits for 15 firefighter/medic recruits. This grant requires no local matching funds The City Manager recommends approval ATTACHMENTS: Description CM Memo re SAFER Grand Amdmnt for NNFD sdm14435 Appropriation re SAFER Grant Amendment sdm14435 RESOLUTION NO. _______________ A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM FEDERAL REVENUE-F-DHS-FEMA- SAFER-14 TO FIREFIGHTER MEDIC. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Newport News: That it hereby appropriates funds from Federal Revenue-F-DHS-FEMA-SAFER-14 to Firefighter Medic, as follows: Appropriation From: Federal Revenue - F-DHS-FEMA- SAFER-14 2611-000-25-0000-483000-000000-0000- 25S14-25S14 $ 299,190.00 Appropriation To: Firefighter Medic 2611-000-25-0000-513364-000000-0000- 25S14-25S14 $ 299,190.00 *I. Citizen Comments on Matters Germane to the Business of City Council J. New Business and Councilmember Comments City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Scott Vick Woodbury Bateman Cherry Coleman Price 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.”

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