City Council
Regular MeetingNewport News, VA · April 11, 2017
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AGENDA
NEWPORT NEWS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 11, 2017
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 of Recognition: Michael R. Minarik, Jr. and Joan Minarik
E. Public Hearings
1. City Manager's Fiscal Year 2018 Recommended Operating Budget
2. Ordinance Authorizing Lease Addendum No. 10, by and between the City
of Newport News, Virginia and Davis Boat Works, Inc., for Parcel 12,
Located in the Newport News Seafood Industrial Park (SIP)
3. Ordinance Authorizing Lease Addendum No. 9, by and between the City of
Newport News, Virginia and Davis Boat Works, Inc., for Parcel 16, Located
in the Newport News Seafood Industrial Park (SIP)
4. Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Make Offers to Acquire by
Purchase or Condemnation, a Portion of a Parcel of Real Property for the
Newport News Transportation Center (NNTC) Project, to Provide Funds
for this Purpose, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All
Documents Necessary to Effect the Transaction
5. Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Lease Agreement by
and between the City of Newport News, Virginia and CurtMont Global
Services, Inc., for Food and Beverage Services at the Newport News Golf
Club at Deer Run
F. Consent Agenda
1. Minutes of the Special Meeting of March 28, 2017
2. Minutes of the Work Session of March 28, 2017
3. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 28, 2017
4. Resolution of Recognition: Ella Jane Fitzgerald's 100th Birthday
5. Ordinance Amending City Code, Chapter 2, Administration; Article IV.,
Employee Benefits; Division 2., Paid Personal Leave; Section 2-108,
Amount Prescribed; and Division 3., Paid Medical Leave; Section 2-119,
Amount Prescribed; Accrual
G. Other City Council Actions
1. Receipt of Bids for an Easement Located at 15401 Warwick Boulevard
(Atkinson Boulevard Project)
2. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Lease Agreement
Addendum No. 3, by and between the City of Newport News, Virginia and
the Newport News Economic Development Authority (EDA) and the City
of Newport News, Virginia (Department of Human Services in Rouse
Tower)
3. Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Lease Addendum No.
8, by and between the City of Newport News, Virginia and Omni Machine
Corporation, for Parcel 8B, Located in the Newport News Seafood
Industrial Park (SIP)
4. Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Lease Addendum No.
2, by and between the City of Newport News, Virginia and Blue Harvest
Marine Services, LLC, for Parcel 8C, Located in the Newport News
Seafood Industrial Park (SIP)
H. Appropriations
1. Department of Development – FY 2017 Bond Authorization: Community
Development Category: Seafood Industrial Park (SIP) Projects – $250,000
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. Bateman
5. Cherry
6. Harris
7. Price
8. Scott
9. Vick
10. Woodbury
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. City Manager's Fiscal Year 2018 Recommended Operating Budget
ACTION: CITY COUNCIL WILL RECEIVE COMMENTS FROM THE
PUBLIC ON THE CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED
FISCAL YEAR 2018 OPERATING BUDGET.
BACKGROUND: This is the first of two advertised public hearings on the City
Manager's recommended operating budget for FY 2018.
The second public hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. on
Thursday, April 13, 2017, at the Denbigh Community Center,
located at 15198 Warwick Boulevard, in Room 113.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
E. Public Hearings
2. Ordinance Authorizing Lease Addendum No. 10, by and between the City of Newport
News, Virginia and Davis Boat Works, Inc., for Parcel 12, Located in the Newport
News Seafood Industrial Park (SIP)
ACTION: A REQUEST TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
LEASE ADDENDUM NO. 10 BY AND BETWEEN THE
CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, AND DAVIS BOAT
WORKS, INC., D/B/A FAIRLEAD BOATWORKS
(FAIRLEAD) FOR PARCEL 12 LOCATED IN THE
NEWPORT NEWS SEAFOOD INDUSTRIAL PARK (SIP).
BACKGROUND: City Council was briefed at its March 28th Work Session
regarding the recent completion of a two-phase City project at
the terminus of lower Jefferson Avenue.
The City project impacted SIP Parcels 12 and 16 which are
currently leased from the City by Fairlead and its business
operations thereon.
Consistent with your Work Session briefing, it is now
appropriate to amend the SIP Parcel 12 Lease to adjust the
square footage and provide for a three-month rent abatement.
The net additional square footage to be added to the leaseable
area of SIP Parcel 12 is 13,071.54 square feet.
All other terms and conditions of the existing Lease will
remain the same and in full force and effect.
The City Manager recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
CM Memo re NNSIP Lease for Parcel 12 to Fairlead
Attachment
sdm15320 Authorizing re Amendment No. 10 - Davis Boat Works
SIP - Parcel 12
Fairlead Boatworks - 99 Jefferson Ave.
Current Parcel 12 outlined in RED
411 sq. ft. reclaimed
Additional 13,482.54 Sq. ft.
created
Net Additional Square Footage 13,071.54
02/01/2017
E. Public Hearings
3. Ordinance Authorizing Lease Addendum No. 9, by and between the City of Newport
News, Virginia and Davis Boat Works, Inc., for Parcel 16, Located in the Newport
News Seafood Industrial Park (SIP)
ACTION: A REQUEST TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
LEASE ADDENDUM NO. 9, BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY
OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA AND DAVIS BOAT
WORKS, INC., D/B/A FAIRLEAD BOATWORKS
(FAIRLEAD) FOR PARCEL 16, LOCATED IN THE
NEWPORT NEWS SEAFOOD INDUSTRIAL PARK (SIP).
BACKGROUND: City Council was briefed at its March 28th Work Session
regarding the recent completion of a two-phase City project at
the terminus of lower Jefferson Avenue.
The City project impacted SIP Parcels 12 and 16 which are
currently leased from the City by Fairlead, and its business
operations thereon.
Consistent with your Work Session briefing, it is now
appropriate to amend the SIP Parcel 16 Lease to provide for a
three-month rent abatement.
All other terms and conditions of the existing Lease will
remain the same and in full force and effect.
The City Manager recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
CM Memo re NNSIP Lease for Parcel 16 to Fairlead
Attachment
sdm15318 Authorizing re Addendum No. 9 - Davis Boat Works - NNSIP Parcel 16
Parcel 16
Fairlead Boatworks - 99 Jefferson Ave.
Parcel 16
Parcel 12
02/01/2017
E. Public Hearings
4. Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Make Offers to Acquire by Purchase or
Condemnation, a Portion of a Parcel of Real Property for the Newport News
Transportation Center (NNTC) Project, to Provide Funds for this Purpose, and
Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Necessary to Effect the
Transaction
ACTION: A REQUEST TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE
OFFERS TO ACQUIRE BY PURCHASE OR
CONDEMNATION, A PORTION OF A PARCEL OF REAL
PROPERTY FOR THE NEWPORT NEWS
TRANSPORTATION CENTER (NNTC) PROJECT, TO
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THIS PURPOSE, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECT THE
TRANSACTION.
BACKGROUND: A 4,512 square-foot drainage easement is required from the
Timberwoods Condominiums common area owned by
Community Partners Properties, LLC.
The drainage easement is required to eliminate a current
erosion problem and to allow a culvert extension supporting
new track work for the NNTC Project.
FISCAL IMPACT: The total appraised value of the acquisition is $8,500.
Funding for this acquisition is available through previously
appropriated State and Federal funds.
The City Manager recommends approval.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
CM Memo re NNTC Project Property Acquisition
Attachment Location Map NNTC Timberwoods
sdm15294 Authorizing the CM to Make Offers to Purchase Real Property
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E. Public Hearings
5. Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Lease Agreement by and
between the City of Newport News, Virginia and CurtMont Global Services, Inc., for
Food and Beverage Services at the Newport News Golf Club at Deer Run
ACTION: A REQUEST TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA AND CURTMONT GLOBAL
SERVICES, INC., FOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICES
AT THE NEWPORT NEWS GOLF CLUB AT DEER RUN.
BACKGROUND: The Newport News Golf Club provides food and beverages
through a contractual arrangement with an outside vendor who
utilizes the golf course's onsite restaurant and kitchen.
The previous food services vendor, Virginia Hospitality
Services, Inc., ceased operations at the Golf Course in
January of this year.
The City initiated a competitive bid and selection process, to
which three qualified vendors were chosen.
In February, staff interviewed the vendors and selected
CurtMont Global Services, Inc., a company with national
experience in food and beverage services.
CurtMont currently provides similar golf food services in
Portsmouth, Hampton and Petersburg, Virginia.
CurtMont's lease requires them to provide food and beverage
services to golfers before, during, and after their rounds.
FISCAL IMPACT: Under the lease agreement, CurtMont would pay the City
$700/month for rent.
Estimated annual revenues to the City are expected to exceed
$30,000.
The lease agreement would begin on Aprill 11, 2017 for a one
(1) year period and includes four (4) successive one (1) year
renewals that can be exercised at the discretion of the City.
The City Manager recommends approval.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
CM Memo re Lease for Deer Run Golf Club Food Svcs Vendor
sdm15333 Authorizing re Agreement of Lease - CurtMont Global Services, Inc
F. Consent Agenda
1. Minutes of the Special Meeting of March 28, 2017
ACTION: N/A
BACKGROUND: N/A
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Minutes of Special Mtg of 3.28.17
F. Consent Agenda
2. Minutes of the Work Session of March 28, 2017
ACTION: N/A
BACKGROUND: N/A
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Minutes of the Work Session of March 28, 2017
F. Consent Agenda
3. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 28, 2017
ACTION: N/A
BACKGROUND: N/A
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Minutes of Regular Mtg of 3.28.17
F. Consent Agenda
4. Resolution of Recognition: Ella Jane Fitzgerald's 100th Birthday
ACTION: A REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF
RECOGNITION HONORING ELLA JANE FITZGERALD
ON HER 100TH BIRTHDAY
BACKGROUND: Ella Jane Fitzgerald was born in Newport News on April 25,
1917.
Miss Fitzgerald and her family later moved to New York,
where she was discovered after entering and winning an
amateur talent contest at the Apollo Theater at the age of 16.
Soon thereafter, Miss Fitzgerald met Chick Webb, joined his
band as a vocalist and in 1938, she helped turn the nursery
rhyme "A-Tisket, A-Tasket" into a jazz hit, which she
performed regularly with the Chick Webb Orchestra.
After Mr. Webb's death, the Orchestra was named as Ella and
her Famous Orchestra.
In 1942, she began a solo career and in 1956, she became a
featured artist with Verve Records.
During her career, Ella Fitzgerald was nicknamed "The First
Lady of Song", recorded over 200 albums and around 2,000
songs.
Miss Fitzgerald was the first female vocalist to win a Grammy
Award, winning two awards at the inaugural 1959 event, went
on to win a total of 14 Grammy Awards, was honored with a
star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and numerous other
notable awards throughout her lifetime.
Miss Fitzgerald was awarded the National Medal of Arts by
President Ronald Reagan, was made a Commander in France's
Order of Arts and Letters, and was awarded the highest
civilian award of the United States, the Presidential Medal of
Freedom by President George H.W. Bush.
In addition to her albums, Ella Fitzgerald appeared regularly
on many memorable and highly-rated television programs.
Miss Fitzgerald created and founded the Ella Fitzgerald
Charitable Foundation.
This Resolution of Recognition recognizes Newport News
native, Ella Jane Fitzgerald, on the occasion of her 100th
birthday, for her lifetime of artistic, creative and inspirational
contributions in the United States and worldwide.
The City Manager recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
sdm15288 Recognition re Ella Jane Fitzgerald
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RESOLUTION NO. _______________
RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION
WHEREAS, Ella Jane Fitzgerald was born in Newport News on April 25, 1917; and
WHEREAS, Ella Fitzgerald and her family later moved to New York, where she was
discovered after entering and winning an amateur talent contest at the Apollo Theater on November
21, 1934 at the age of 16; and
WHEREAS, soon thereafter, Ella Fitzgerald met Chick Webb and joined his band, the Chick
Webb Orchestra as a vocalist. In 1938, and with the collaboration of Van Alexander, Ella Fitzgerald
helped turn the nursery rhyme “A-Tisket, A-Tasket” into a jazz hit performed regularly by Ella
Fitzgerald and the Chick Webb Orchestra. After Chick Webb’s death in 1939, the Chick Webb
Orchestra was renamed as Ella and her Famous Orchestra; and
WHEREAS, in 1942, Ella Fitzgerald began a solo career while continuing to be associated
with the Decca record label until 1956 when her manager, Norman Granz created Verve Records
with Ella Fitzgerald as the featured artist; and
WHEREAS, during her career, Ella Fitzgerald, nicknamed “The First Lady of Song”,
recorded over 200 albums and around 2,000 songs, including albums where she collaborated with
musical greats such as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Joe Pass, Oscar Peterson,
Andre' Previn, and Joe Williams; and
WHEREAS, Ella Fitzgerald won fourteen Grammy Awards which includes the Grammy
Lifetime Achievement Award presented in 1967. She was the first female vocalist to win a Grammy
Award receiving two awards at the inaugural event in 1959. In 1960, Ella Fitzgerald was honored
with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was a Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Honoree in 1979. In 1989, the Society of Singers created the Ella Award given to singers worldwide
for their contribution to the world of music along with their dedication to community and worldwide
causes. She has also received the George Peabody Medal for Outstanding Contributions to Music
in America, the NAACP Image Award, the National Academy of Recording Arts and Science’s
Lifetime Achievement Award and the George and Ira Gershwin Award for Outstanding
Achievement; and
WHEREAS, in 1987, Ella Fitzgerald was awarded the National Medal of Arts by President
Ronald W. Reagan. In 1990, she was made a Commander in France’s Order of Arts and Letters, and
in 1992, she was awarded the highest civilian award of the United States, the Presidential Medal of
Freedom, by President George H.W. Bush; and
WHEREAS, in addition to her albums, Ella Fitzgerald appeared regularly on television and
was a frequent guest on “The Bing Crosby Show,” “The Dinah Shore Show,” “The Frank Sinatra
Show,” “The Ed Sullivan Show,” “The Tonight Show,” “The Nat King Cole Show,” “The Andy
Williams Show” and the “The Dean Martin Show”. Ella Fitzgerald also appeared in four films:
“Ride ‘Em, Cowboy,” “Pete Kelley’s Blues,” “St. Louis Blues” and “Let No Man Write My
Epitaph”, and
WHEREAS, Ella Fitzgerald’s last concert was held at Carnegie Hall in 1991 and she passed
away in Beverly Hills, California on June 15, 1996. In celebration and commemoration her gifts,
achievements and inspirational life, there have been many tributes in honor of Ella Fitzgerald. In
1997, the City of Newport News, in partnership with Christopher Newport University, created the
annual Ella Fitzgerald Music Festival. The theater in the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center in
Newport News is named the “Ella Fitzgerald Theater”. In 2007, the United States Postal Service,
honored Ella Fitzgerald with the issuance of a commemorative stamp featuring her likeness. In 2008,
24th Street in Newport News was commemoratively renamed as “Ella Fitzgerald Way”. In 2017, to
commemorate Ella Fitzgerald’s 100th birthday, the City of Newport News is conducting a year-long
celebration comprised of many special events; and
WHEREAS, in 1993, Ella Fitzgerald created and founded the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable
Foundation whose mission is to “endeavor to help others achieve a better life and to carry on the
outstanding humanity of...Ella Fitzgerald, the great First Lady of Song”; and
WHEREAS, the Council for the City of Newport News wishes to recognize Newport News
native, Ella Jane Fitzgerald, on the occasion of her 100th birthday, for her lifetime of contributions
to music in the United States and worldwide, and the inspirational legacy she left behind for future
generations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Newport News,
Virginia:
1. That it hereby recognizes Newport News native, Ella Jane Fitzgerald, on the occasion
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of her 100 birthday, for her lifetime of contributions to music in the United States and worldwide,
and the inspirational legacy she left behind for future generations.
2. That a copy of this resolution be spread upon the records of this body.
3. That this resolution shall be in effect on and after the date of its adoption April 11,
2017.
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F. Consent Agenda
5. Ordinance Amending City Code, Chapter 2, Administration; Article IV., Employee
Benefits; Division 2., Paid Personal Leave; Section 2-108, Amount Prescribed; and
Division 3., Paid Medical Leave; Section 2-119, Amount Prescribed; Accrual
ACTION: A REQUEST TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CITY CODE, CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION; ARTICLE
IV., EMPLOYEE BENEFITS; DIVISION 2., PAID PERSONAL
LEAVE; SECTION 2-108, AMOUNT PRESCRIBED; AND
DIVISION 3., PAID MEDICAL LEAVE; SECTION 2-119,
AMOUNT PRESCRIBED; ACCRUAL
BACKGROUND: Effective April 1, 2017, the City transitioned from a weekly
and semimonthly pay schedule to a biweekly pay schedule for
all employees.
With this transition, leave accrual rates will also be adjusted
from a weekly and semimonthly accrual basis to a biweekly
accrual basis.
This Ordinance amendment is needed to bring the City Code
in line with the City's revised policy on biweekly pay and
leave accruals.
The City Manager recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
CM Memo re Ord Amdmnt for PPL/PML
sdm15287 Sec. 2-108 and Sec. 2-119
sdm15287
ORDINANCE NO. _______________
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, ARTICLE IV., EMPLOYEE
BENEFITS, DIVISION 2., PAID PERSONAL LEAVE, SECTION 2-108, AMOUNT
PRESCRIBED; AND DIVISION 3., PAID MEDICAL LEAVE, SECTION 2-119, AMOUNT
PRESCRIBED; ACCRUAL.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Newport News,
Virginia:
1. That Chapter 2, Administration, of the Code of the City of Newport News, Virginia,
Article IV., Employee Benefits, Division 2., Paid Personal Leave, Section 2-108, Amount prescribed;
and Division 3., Paid Medical Leave, Section 2-119, Amount prescribed; accrual, Paid personal leave
usage, be, and the same hereby is, amended and reordained as follows:
CHAPTER 2
ADMINISTRATION
ARTICLE IV. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
DIVISION 2. PAID PERSONAL LEAVE
Sec. 2-108. Amount prescribed; accrual.
(a) All regular full-time employees of the city shall earnaccrue paid personal leave as
followsset forth below and which shall be equally distributed every biweekly pay period:
(1) All regular full-time employees of the city, except firefighters assigned to twenty-
four-hour shifts, shall earnaccrue paid personal leave, as follows:
a. Thirteen (13)One hundred fifty-six (156) hours per monthyear when
employed in an active pay status through the fifth year of employment.
b. Sixteen (16)One hundred ninety-five (195) hours per monthyear when
employed in an active pay status after the fifth year of employment.
c. Eighteen (18)Two hundred twenty-one (221) hours per monthyear when
employed in an active pay status after the tenth year of employment.
d. Nineteen (19)Two hundred thirty-four (234) hours per monthyear when
employed in an active pay status after the fifteenth year of employment.
e. Twenty (20)Two hundred forty and one-half (240.5) hours per monthyear
when employed in an active pay status after the twentieth year of
employment.
(2) Firefighters assigned to twenty-four-hour shifts shall earnaccrue paid personal leave
as follows:
a. Twenty (20)Two hundred forty and one-half (240.5) hours per monthyear
when employed in an active pay status through the fifth year of employment.
b. Twenty-five (25)Three hundred five and one-half (305.5) hours per
monthyear when employed in an active pay status after the fifth year of
employment.
c. Twenty-seven (27)Three hundred twenty-five (325) hours per monthyear
when employed in an active pay status after the tenth year of employment.
d. Twenty-eight (28)Three hundred thirty-eight (338) hours per monthyear when
employed in an active pay status after the fifteenth year of employment.
e. Thirty (30)Three hundred sixty-four (364) hours per monthyear when
employed in an active pay status after the twentieth year of employment.
(3) Firefighters who transfer to or from assigned twenty-four-hour shifts shall have all
leave balances for accrued paid personal leave converted to equivalent leave time in
the new work schedule.
(b) Employees in regular part-time positions shall be granted thirty (30) hours of paid
personal leave upon completion of fifty-two (52) weekstwenty-six (26) biweekly pay periods in
which the employee has worked at least twenty (20)forty (40) hours per weekbiweekly pay period
in active service with the city, in accordance with applicable policies. Thereafter such employees
shall earnaccrue paid personal leave at the rate of 1.154two and one half (2.5) hours per
weeklybiweekly pay period for each pay period in which the employee while in active pay status
works at least twenty (20)forty (40) hours per weekbiweekly pay period, in accordance with
applicable policies.
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DIVISION 3. PAID MEDICAL LEAVE
Sec. 2-119. Amount prescribed; accrual.
(a) Paid medical leave shall accrue, for regular full-time employees in an active pay
status, at the rate of five point five (5.5)seventy-one and one half (71.5) hours per monthyear to be
equally distributed every biweekly pay period except that firefighters assigned to twenty-four-hour
shifts shall accrue sixteen (16)one hundred ninety-five (195) hours of paid medical leave per
monthyear to be equally distributed every biweekly pay period.
(b) Paid medical leave accrued but unused shall accumulate without limit.
(c) Firefighters who transfer to or from twenty-four-hour shifts shall have all accrued
paid medical leave balances converted to equivalent leave time in the new work schedule.
2. That this ordinance shall be in effect on and after the date of its adoption, April 11,
2017.
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G. Other City Council Actions
1. Receipt of Bids for an Easement Located at 15401 Warwick Boulevard (Atkinson
Boulevard Project)
ACTION: A REQUEST TO CITY COUNCIL TO RECEIVE AND
OPEN BIDS FOR GRANTING A 3,043 SQUARE-FOOT
EASEMENT OVER CITY-OWNED PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 15401 WARWICK BOULEVARD FOR THE
ATKINSON BOULEVARD PROJECT.
(After the receipt and opening of the bids, City Council is
requested to refer the bids to the City Manager for review and
the presentation of a recommendation at Council’s April 25,
2017 Regular Meeting).
BACKGROUND: A request to receive bids for a utility easement for placement
of power lines and related items over City-owned property at
15401 Warwick Boulevard was properly advertised in the
Daily Press.
A public hearing has been advertised for the April 25, 2017
City Council meeting for consideration of the Ordinance
which will grant the easement to the successful bidder.
The City Manager recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
CM Memo re Receipt of Bids for 15401 Warwick Blvd.
Attacment Location Map Receipt for Bids of Easement
sdm15315 Authorizing re Deed of Easement (15401 Warwick Blvd)
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G. Other City Council Actions
2. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Lease Agreement Addendum No.
3, by and between the City of Newport News, Virginia and the Newport News
Economic Development Authority (EDA) and the City of Newport News, Virginia
(Department of Human Services in Rouse Tower)
ACTION: A REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
LEASE ADDENDUM NO. 3, BY AND BETWEEN THE
NEWPORT NEWS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (EDA) AND THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS
FOR OFFICE SPACE IN ROUSE TOWER, UTILIZED BY
THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (DHS).
BACKGROUND: DHS currently leases from the EDA 103,003 square-feet of
space in Rouse Towers via a Lease dated December 1, 2007.
The Lease is for a five (5) year term with three (3) additional
five-year renewal terms, and the current renewal term expires
on November 30, 2017.
DHS has asked to lease additional space in Rouse Tower
encompassing the entire 10th floor, or 11,193 square-feet. The
EDA will build-out the space at its expense to agreed-upon
specifications prior to DHS occupancy.
The proposed Lease Addendum exercises the second of three
five-year renewal options to extend the lease term from
December 1, 2017 through November 30, 2022.
All other terms and conditions of the original Lease are to
remain in full force and effect.
The City Manager recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
CM Memo re Lease Addendum for Rouse Tower
sdm15322 Authorizing re Addendum Three to Agreement of Lease - EDA - Rouse Towers
G. Other City Council Actions
3. Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Lease Addendum No. 8, by and
between the City of Newport News, Virginia and Omni Machine Corporation, for
Parcel 8B, Located in the Newport News Seafood Industrial Park (SIP)
ACTION: A REQUEST TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE LEASE ADDENDUM
NO. 8, BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWPORT
NEWS, VIRGINIA, AND OMNI MACHINE CORPORATION
(OMNI), FOR PARCEL 8B, LOCATED IN THE NEWPORT
NEWS SEAFOOD INDUSTRIAL PARK (SIP).
BACKGROUND: The City of Newport News (City) has leased Parcel 8B to
Omni since May 1, 1997, and the current lease between the
City and Omni will expire April 30, 2017.
The current lease allows for the tenant to request a lease
renewal of up to twenty (20) years at the sole approval and
discretion of the City, provided all the terms and conditions of
the existing lease have been met.
Omni provides vital machine shop and fabrication services to
the SIP seafood harvesting fleet and vessels elsewhere along
the East Coast.
Omni has requested a twenty (20) year renewal and complied
with all terms and conditions of the existing Lease, which
terms and conditions will remain in effect for the lease
renewal.
The City Manager recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
CM Memo re SIP Parcel 8B Lease Renewal
Attachment
sdm15298 Authorizing re Addendum No. 8 - Omni Machine Corp - NNSIP 8B
Omni Machine Corp. 601A Jefferson Ave.
Seafood Industrial Park Parcel 8B
Parcel 8B
03/08/2016
G. Other City Council Actions
4. Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Lease Addendum No. 2, by and
between the City of Newport News, Virginia and Blue Harvest Marine Services, LLC,
for Parcel 8C, Located in the Newport News Seafood Industrial Park (SIP)
ACTION: A REQUEST TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE LEASE ADDENDUM
NO. 2, BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWPORT
NEWS, VIRGINIA, AND BLUE HARVEST MARINE
SERVICES, LLC, (BLUE HARVEST) FOR PARCEL 8C,
LOCATED IN THE SEAFOOD INDUSTRIAL PARK (SIP)
BACKGROUND: The City of Newport News (City) has leased Parcel 8C to
Blue Harvest since assignment of the Lease in June 2015.
The current Lease between the City and Blue Harvest will
expire April 30, 2017.
The current Lease allows for the tenant to request a lease
renewal of up to twenty (20) years at the sole approval and
discretion of the City, provided all terms and conditions of the
existing Lease have been met.
Blue Harvest requested a two (2) year and six (6) month
renewal, to coincide with the expiration of the adjoining Parcel
7 Lease, and has complied with all terms and conditions of its
existing Lease, which terms and conditions will remain in
effect for the lease renewal period.
The City Manager recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
CM Memo re NNSIP Parcel 8C Lease Renewal
Attachment
sdm15300 Authorizing Execution of Addendum No. 2 - Blue Harvest Marine Services, LLC (NNSIP Parcel
8C)
Blue Harvest Marine Services, LLC-675 Jefferson Ave.
Seafood Industrial Park - Parcel 8C
Tenant Also Leases Adjoining Parcels 7
SIP Parcel 8C
SIP Parcel 7
03/08/2016
H. Appropriations
ACTION: A REQUEST FOR A MOTION OF CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE
THE FOLLOWING APPROPRIATION.
1. Department of Development – FY 2016 Bond
Authorization: Community Development Category:
Seafood Industrial Park (SIP) Projects – $250,000
H. Appropriations
1. Department of Development – FY 2017 Bond Authorization: Community
Development Category: Seafood Industrial Park (SIP) Projects – $250,000
ACTION: A REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION
APPROPRIATING $250,000 FROM THE FY 2017 BOND
AUTHORIZATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CATEGORY FOR SEAFOOD INDUSTRIAL PARK (SIP)
PROJECTS.
BACKGROUND: The West Bulkhead repairs at the SIP are nearing completion
and the City has submitted an Aid to Local Ports (ATLP)
Grant application for $606,940 for the second phase of
improvements, which include repairs to the outer harbor pier
and dolphins.
The ATLP Grant will require matching funds of 25% of the
total project costs from the City, which should the City
receive the full grant amount requested, the City's local match
would be $202,313.
As outlined at Council's March 28, 2017 Work Session, the
EDA intends to deliver a $190,000 replacement Enterprise
Zone grant to Fairlead, whose business was significantly
impacted by the City's environmental remediation project
work.
FISCAL IMPACT: The FY 2017 Bond Authorization, Community Development
Category contains $250,000 to be appropriated for project
investments in the SIP.
The $250,000 is requested in support of project investments in
the SIP, including delivery of the Fairlead replacement grant
and provision of the local match for the pending ATLP Grant
application.
The City Manager recommends approval.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
CM Memo re NNSIP Project Investments
sdm15342 Appropriation re Seafood Industrial Park Investments
sdm15342
RESOLUTION NO. _______________
A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM BONDS AUTHORIZED AND UNISSUED
TO SEAFOOD INDUSTRIAL PARK.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Newport News:
That it hereby appropriates funds from Bonds Authorized and Unissued to Seafood
Industrial Parkas follows:
Appropriation From:
Bonds Authorized and Unissued
4104-400-70-700A-579000-000000-2017-
00000-A0000 $ 250,000.00
Appropriation To:
Seafood Industrial Park
4104-400-70-700A-579420-000000-2017-
00000-A0001 $ 250,000.00
*I. Citizen Comments on Matters Germane to the Business of City Council
J. Old Business, New Business and Councilmember Comments
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Bateman
Cherry
Harris
Price
Scott
Vick
Woodbury
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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