1 00:00:04,340 --> 00:00:34,140 Good evening, and welcome to the October 22nd, 2024, regular session meeting of city council. If you are here tonight, I'd like to address council, please register with staff in the lobby. Please indicate item I for matters that are germane to city council. We have a three minute light system. I have to say in your name and address. You will see a green light. After two minutes, you will see yellow light. After three minutes, you will see a red light. At that time, please take your seat. The city code identifies the procedure for the participation regarding items 2 00:00:34,140 --> 00:00:37,100 on tonight's council agenda and provides the opportunity 3 00:00:37,100 --> 00:00:39,680 for citizens to address city council on matters 4 00:00:39,680 --> 00:00:40,700 that are domain to council. 5 00:00:41,260 --> 00:00:43,700 Matters that are domain to council means that matter 6 00:00:43,700 --> 00:00:46,300 for the city council by law is empowered to act upon. 7 00:00:47,060 --> 00:00:48,500 Copies of this ordinance can be found 8 00:00:48,500 --> 00:00:49,540 at the desk in the lobby. 9 00:00:50,120 --> 00:00:51,860 At this time, please silence your phone. 10 00:00:53,720 --> 00:00:55,480 Prior to beginning the business portion 11 00:00:55,480 --> 00:00:57,620 of the meeting, Apostle Dr. Christopher Spell, 12 00:00:57,740 --> 00:01:00,440 with Harvard's Church, provide invocation to the council. 13 00:01:00,940 --> 00:01:02,740 Afterwards, Councilman Harris will lead us 14 00:01:02,740 --> 00:01:03,660 in the pledge of allegiance. 15 00:01:04,180 --> 00:01:05,440 It is a practice of council members 16 00:01:05,440 --> 00:01:07,080 to stand for the indication in pledge. 17 00:01:07,400 --> 00:01:09,120 Those who also wish to stand are welcome, 18 00:01:09,560 --> 00:01:10,920 but under no obligation do so. 19 00:01:11,240 --> 00:01:11,540 Thank you. 20 00:01:23,010 --> 00:01:23,750 Let us pray. 21 00:01:25,410 --> 00:01:27,570 Father, we are so grateful and thankful 22 00:01:27,570 --> 00:01:29,470 for this opportunity to come together 23 00:01:29,470 --> 00:01:31,550 and just about in your presence 24 00:01:31,550 --> 00:01:35,350 and ask for your hand to rest upon each and every one of us. 25 00:01:36,350 --> 00:01:38,150 We do understand that each and every one of us 26 00:01:38,150 --> 00:01:40,950 have our specific goals and purpose 27 00:01:40,950 --> 00:01:45,110 us that you have called us to achieve, but we can do nothing without you. 28 00:01:46,210 --> 00:01:52,350 So even now, we lean not to our own understanding, but we trust in you and all of our ways we 29 00:01:52,350 --> 00:01:53,130 acknowledge you. 30 00:01:53,570 --> 00:01:56,330 We speak blessings over our city tonight. 31 00:01:57,170 --> 00:02:01,570 We ask that you would keep in guard and protect us. 32 00:02:02,290 --> 00:02:06,990 We lift up our city leaders, we are thankful for the mayor, the vice mayor, and the council 33 00:02:06,990 --> 00:02:14,910 women and council men that sacrifice and stand and lobby for us to have a city that's thriving. 34 00:02:15,590 --> 00:02:21,070 We're so grateful for all of the people that work behind the scenes and our firefighters are 35 00:02:21,070 --> 00:02:26,570 chief of police and our police department and all the city employees and those who 36 00:02:26,570 --> 00:02:30,110 sometimes are not seen but they're felt in our everyday living. 37 00:02:30,930 --> 00:02:36,190 Do you set in your word, my people who are called by my name, would humble themselves 38 00:02:36,190 --> 00:02:42,550 and pray, seek my face and turn from their erred ways, then you would hear from heaven, 39 00:02:43,150 --> 00:02:48,130 you would heal our land, God, we submit to you, and ask that you to lead and guide us 40 00:02:48,130 --> 00:02:50,230 tonight as we come and reason together. 41 00:02:50,930 --> 00:02:56,570 We honor and respect as we make this friend's application, every citizen of this building 42 00:02:56,570 --> 00:02:58,130 to pray to the God of their choice. 43 00:02:58,130 --> 00:03:01,250 and mine is in the name of Jesus. Amen. 44 00:03:02,690 --> 00:03:04,770 Will you please join me as we recite the prayer? 45 00:03:06,230 --> 00:03:10,270 I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America 46 00:03:10,270 --> 00:03:13,170 and to the Republic for which it ends. 47 00:03:13,690 --> 00:03:18,750 One nation, under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. 48 00:03:19,410 --> 00:03:19,890 Thank you. 49 00:03:23,160 --> 00:03:26,380 So tonight we're going to celebrate as the City of Champions 50 00:03:26,380 --> 00:03:27,700 with historic championship. 51 00:03:27,700 --> 00:03:32,120 A very own, Christopher Newport University cheer team are national champions. 52 00:03:32,500 --> 00:03:34,440 The first time in C&U program history. 53 00:03:40,680 --> 00:03:44,980 At this time, I would like to invite the C&U cheer team along with their coaches, President 54 00:03:44,980 --> 00:03:49,020 Kelly, Angie and members of City Council to the podium to read a proclamation. 55 00:04:15,230 --> 00:04:15,710 All 56 00:04:18,430 --> 00:04:20,870 right, it's a brand new podium, so let me new world with it. 57 00:04:23,190 --> 00:04:24,010 Where's the proclamation? 58 00:04:25,710 --> 00:04:26,250 Okay, perfect. 59 00:04:27,590 --> 00:04:32,530 The proclamation reads, whereas the C&U Chair Team participated in the National 60 00:04:32,530 --> 00:04:38,010 Cheerleading Association College Nationals held in Daytona and Beach, Florida, and whereas 61 00:04:38,010 --> 00:04:44,250 the C&U Chair Team completed or competed in the all-girl division three category and delivered 62 00:04:44,250 --> 00:04:48,590 an exceptional performance securing the first national cheerleader association championship 63 00:04:48,590 --> 00:04:54,910 in program history. And whereas C&U's routine was the only one in the all-girl division three 64 00:04:54,910 --> 00:04:59,990 finals to achieve zero deductions in their score ranked in the top 10 across all divisions, 65 00:05:00,490 --> 00:05:09,430 which included 170 teams from the NCAA divisions, one, two, three in AIA and junior college 66 00:05:09,430 --> 00:05:15,990 levels of competition, and whereas the outstanding perseverance and skill demonstrated by the cheer 67 00:05:15,990 --> 00:05:21,390 team had brought pride and recognition to both CNU and the City of Newport News. 68 00:05:21,390 --> 00:05:27,290 Now, therefore, I, Philip Jones, mayor of the city of Newport News, do hereby congratulate 69 00:05:27,290 --> 00:05:32,290 and commend the Christopher Newport University cheer team for their outstanding accomplishment 70 00:05:32,290 --> 00:05:37,870 and for bringing home the very first NCAA championship in program history. 71 00:05:38,490 --> 00:05:40,010 As the city will clap there, we'll clap there. 72 00:05:45,250 --> 00:05:50,110 So as a city, we are extremely proud of our hometown university and our students. 73 00:05:50,530 --> 00:05:54,430 Keeping with tradition, we have one more item to display tonight with the proclamation. 74 00:05:54,430 --> 00:05:57,210 Can we add the vice mayor and Councilman Harris? 75 00:05:57,410 --> 00:05:58,650 Can you show us what's behind that cover? 76 00:06:08,310 --> 00:06:10,150 Just a few more things, a few more things. 77 00:06:10,550 --> 00:06:14,030 So you will see this street sign displayed in the city in the coming months. 78 00:06:14,390 --> 00:06:20,230 We look forward to continue to celebrate your successes both in competition and in the classroom. 79 00:06:20,930 --> 00:06:23,210 President Kelly, please come up and say a few words. 80 00:06:28,480 --> 00:06:32,180 Mr. Mayor, members of the City Council, thank you so much for having us tonight. 81 00:06:32,480 --> 00:06:34,400 It is an honor and privilege to be with you. 82 00:06:34,480 --> 00:06:36,980 We are so proud of our young ladies and our coach 83 00:06:36,980 --> 00:06:40,900 and all of our senior supporters, both on campus and off. 84 00:06:41,280 --> 00:06:45,160 It is an honor and a privilege to be the hometown university for this all-american city. 85 00:06:45,560 --> 00:06:48,960 Thank you so much for having us tonight, and as always, go Captains! 86 00:06:54,610 --> 00:06:56,530 So where do you want to eat? Right here? Tell us where. 87 00:06:56,990 --> 00:06:57,910 All right, I'm going to put this down. 88 00:08:22,770 --> 00:08:27,450 I think we have some like a city of champion coins for all of you, so thank you for coming. 89 00:08:27,570 --> 00:08:28,450 We appreciate it. 90 00:08:38,190 --> 00:08:39,090 Okay, we'll get started. 91 00:08:39,450 --> 00:08:45,390 Public hearings page four item E1 is requested up in ordinance authorizing zoning ordinance 92 00:08:45,390 --> 00:08:45,770 text. 93 00:08:46,090 --> 00:08:51,430 Mimment number Zulu Tango dash 2024 dash 0 0 0 4. 94 00:08:51,590 --> 00:08:58,310 Amending and reordaining city code chapter 45 zoning ordinance article 30 all street parking 95 00:08:58,310 --> 00:09:01,390 and loading regulations and Article 2, Article 32, 96 00:09:02,030 --> 00:09:04,030 Board of Zoning Appeals to eliminate 97 00:09:04,030 --> 00:09:06,050 the minimum off-street parking requirements 98 00:09:06,050 --> 00:09:08,570 and allowances for parking increases and reductions. 99 00:09:09,070 --> 00:09:10,570 At this time, are there any speakers? 100 00:09:10,830 --> 00:09:11,110 Yes, sir. 101 00:09:11,110 --> 00:09:12,450 We have one, John Watson. 102 00:09:23,520 --> 00:09:24,080 Good evening. 103 00:09:24,280 --> 00:09:24,880 Good evening, how are you? 104 00:09:25,060 --> 00:09:25,200 Good. 105 00:09:27,540 --> 00:09:28,860 Thank you for allowing me to speak today. 106 00:09:29,120 --> 00:09:29,720 My name is John Watson. 107 00:09:30,020 --> 00:09:30,980 I'm a resident at Newport News 108 00:09:30,980 --> 00:09:32,320 and I am advocating for the removal 109 00:09:32,320 --> 00:09:33,820 of minimum parking requirements citywide. 110 00:09:34,420 --> 00:09:35,860 A couple of key points that I like to talk on 111 00:09:35,860 --> 00:09:38,200 is that minimum parking requirements 112 00:09:38,200 --> 00:09:42,400 to treat the availability of affordable housing, and also hinder inter-middle growth in development 113 00:09:42,400 --> 00:09:46,500 in our community. The term minimum parking requirements directly reduce the availability of 114 00:09:46,500 --> 00:09:50,120 overall housing, which doesn't seem like there would be a correlation there between parking 115 00:09:50,120 --> 00:09:56,380 minimums and affordable housing, but land is inherently valuable, and parking is an inefficient and 116 00:09:56,380 --> 00:10:00,960 costly use of that land. For example, building a parking garage in the United States just for 117 00:10:00,960 --> 00:10:08,280 approximately $20,000 per source space and as a general rule rent increases by about $100 per 118 00:10:08,280 --> 00:10:12,560 month for every $10,000 worth of development cost. Two space minimum parking environment 119 00:10:12,560 --> 00:10:18,040 for a two-bedroom apartment would directly increase monthly rent by $400 on average in just parking 120 00:10:18,040 --> 00:10:22,640 costs. These requirements also impede or have an infill prevent adaptive reuse of vacant buildings 121 00:10:22,640 --> 00:10:27,920 and trade significant barriers for developers. These requirements prevent developers or 122 00:10:27,920 --> 00:10:35,280 to turn developers to definitely reuse vacant lots and instead push them to Greenfield 123 00:10:35,280 --> 00:10:39,540 development sites and places like Suffolk and Chesapeake where I would much rather invite 124 00:10:39,540 --> 00:10:45,780 those developers to develop in new port news. For example, if a potential entrepreneur wanted 125 00:10:45,780 --> 00:10:49,980 to convert a warehouse into a restaurant, that warehouse would have something like 4 spaces 126 00:10:49,980 --> 00:10:54,380 or 4 spaces for 1,000 square feet, where a restaurant would require 20 spaces for 1,000 127 00:10:54,380 --> 00:10:58,600 work feet. So they would require a very costly engineering merit 128 00:10:58,600 --> 00:11:03,480 quality rate, 16 spaces out of thin air. These current 129 00:11:03,480 --> 00:11:07,040 parking minimums, a stifle, creativity, and innovation. I believe 130 00:11:07,040 --> 00:11:08,960 the developers will invest in their community. If they have 131 00:11:08,960 --> 00:11:11,180 the right incentives, we just have to give them those incentives. 132 00:11:12,160 --> 00:11:14,340 Double benefits about removing the minimum parking requirements 133 00:11:14,340 --> 00:11:18,720 and the promoting urban infill and without the reuse of the 134 00:11:18,720 --> 00:11:21,320 vacant buildings allow developers the flexibility to respond 135 00:11:21,320 --> 00:11:22,420 on to the demands of the community, 136 00:11:22,760 --> 00:11:24,540 encourage investment in the local economy 137 00:11:24,540 --> 00:11:26,800 and foster a more equitable and sustainable urban environment. 138 00:11:27,580 --> 00:11:29,120 In conclusion, I believe that voting 139 00:11:29,120 --> 00:11:30,560 to remove minimum parking requirements 140 00:11:30,560 --> 00:11:32,940 is crucial for creating a more sustainable transportation 141 00:11:32,940 --> 00:11:36,080 infrastructure and more livable new point news. 142 00:11:37,200 --> 00:11:38,780 This decision promotes economic growth, 143 00:11:39,380 --> 00:11:40,160 produces housing costs, 144 00:11:40,360 --> 00:11:42,060 and enhances the overall quality life for our residents. 145 00:11:42,700 --> 00:11:43,740 I also believe that in combination 146 00:11:43,740 --> 00:11:45,900 with the recently approved disaster-dolling units, 147 00:11:46,300 --> 00:11:48,160 creates a powerful tool for increasing 148 00:11:48,160 --> 00:11:49,940 the supply of affordable homes and new point news. 149 00:11:50,400 --> 00:11:55,840 I urge you consider voting to remove minimum parking requirements and thank you for your time and consideration, thank you so much. 150 00:11:56,020 --> 00:11:56,860 Thanks, John. Well said. 151 00:11:58,140 --> 00:11:59,300 Motion to close public hearing. 152 00:11:59,680 --> 00:12:02,060 Move and seconded. Any discussion? 153 00:12:03,640 --> 00:12:08,020 Yeah, I would just say I know with councilman Long, I think this is extremely important for our city. 154 00:12:08,340 --> 00:12:14,280 Not only did we approve the ad use, but in combination with reducing parking minimums and then building up on church land. 155 00:12:14,280 --> 00:12:24,000 It's how we have a pro growth and a pro housing mindset here at Newport News, so we appreciate all the hard work that's gone in this with staff and with that being said, call the role, please. 156 00:12:24,600 --> 00:12:25,300 Councilman Long. 157 00:12:26,620 --> 00:12:27,320 Councilwoman Dick. 158 00:12:27,480 --> 00:12:27,660 Four. 159 00:12:28,040 --> 00:12:28,820 Councilwoman Woodbury. 160 00:12:29,280 --> 00:12:29,420 Four. 161 00:12:29,680 --> 00:12:30,400 Vice Mayor Bethany. 162 00:12:30,660 --> 00:12:30,780 Four. 163 00:12:31,100 --> 00:12:31,820 Councilman Eileen. 164 00:12:32,120 --> 00:12:32,340 Four. 165 00:12:32,560 --> 00:12:33,240 Councilman Harris. 166 00:12:33,520 --> 00:12:33,700 Four. 167 00:12:33,940 --> 00:12:34,280 Mayor Jones. 168 00:12:34,580 --> 00:12:34,700 Four. 169 00:12:34,980 --> 00:12:36,280 Motion carried, 7-0. 170 00:12:36,460 --> 00:12:36,680 Thank you. 171 00:12:36,760 --> 00:12:37,420 Motion dropped the ordinance. 172 00:12:37,800 --> 00:12:38,220 Thank you. 173 00:12:38,860 --> 00:12:39,460 Any other discussion? 174 00:12:40,060 --> 00:12:41,100 Call the roll, please. 175 00:12:41,920 --> 00:12:42,520 Councilman Long. 176 00:12:43,380 --> 00:12:44,280 Councilwoman Dick. 177 00:12:44,840 --> 00:12:45,840 Councilwoman Woodbury. 178 00:12:46,160 --> 00:12:47,240 Vice Mayor Bethany. 179 00:12:47,740 --> 00:12:48,660 Councilman Eileen. 180 00:12:49,320 --> 00:12:50,360 Councilman Harris. 181 00:12:50,740 --> 00:12:51,580 Mayor Jones. 182 00:12:52,280 --> 00:12:52,900 Motion carried. 183 00:12:53,140 --> 00:12:53,600 7-0. 184 00:12:53,820 --> 00:12:54,100 Thank you. 185 00:12:54,180 --> 00:12:54,600 Page 40. 186 00:12:54,760 --> 00:12:57,480 Item E2 is requested to adopt an ordinance authorizing a zoning 187 00:12:57,480 --> 00:12:58,060 text amendment. 188 00:12:58,340 --> 00:12:58,840 Zulu Tango. 189 00:12:59,300 --> 00:13:00,700 Dash 2024-005. 190 00:13:02,760 --> 00:13:05,420 Amending and reordaining City Code chapter 45. 191 00:13:05,920 --> 00:13:06,640 Zoning ordinance. 192 00:13:06,800 --> 00:13:07,500 Article 5. 193 00:13:07,500 --> 00:13:14,280 General regulations to add section 45-539, feeling station requirements, at this time are there any speakers? 194 00:13:14,820 --> 00:13:16,220 Motion to close public hearing. 195 00:13:17,060 --> 00:13:18,660 Move the second in discussion. 196 00:13:19,700 --> 00:13:20,440 Call the roll please. 197 00:13:21,880 --> 00:13:22,680 Councilman Long. 198 00:13:23,520 --> 00:13:24,420 Councilwoman Dick. 199 00:13:24,980 --> 00:13:25,980 Councilwoman Woodbury. 200 00:13:26,420 --> 00:13:27,440 Vice Mayor Bethany. 201 00:13:28,220 --> 00:13:28,980 Councilman Ealing. 202 00:13:29,900 --> 00:13:30,680 Councilman Harris. 203 00:13:31,480 --> 00:13:31,900 Mayor Jones. 204 00:13:32,540 --> 00:13:33,920 Motion carry 7-0. 205 00:13:34,060 --> 00:13:34,280 Thank you. 206 00:13:34,440 --> 00:13:35,160 Motion drop the ordinance. 207 00:13:35,480 --> 00:13:36,800 Any discussion? 208 00:13:36,800 --> 00:13:38,640 There are none. Call the roll, please. 209 00:13:39,440 --> 00:13:40,080 Councilman Long. 210 00:13:40,840 --> 00:13:41,640 Councilwoman Dick. 211 00:13:42,280 --> 00:13:43,180 Councilwoman Woodbury. 212 00:13:44,040 --> 00:13:45,260 Vice Mayor Bethanning. 213 00:13:46,320 --> 00:13:47,180 Councilman Ealing. 214 00:13:47,960 --> 00:13:48,820 Councilman Harris. 215 00:13:49,680 --> 00:13:50,180 Mayor Jones. 216 00:13:51,020 --> 00:13:51,600 Motion carried. 217 00:13:51,860 --> 00:13:52,400 7-0. 218 00:13:52,540 --> 00:13:52,840 Thank you. 219 00:13:52,920 --> 00:13:53,660 Page 47. 220 00:13:53,780 --> 00:13:55,540 Item E3 is requested out the ordinance. 221 00:13:55,780 --> 00:13:56,960 Authorizing zoning ordinance. 222 00:13:57,040 --> 00:13:57,420 Text Amendment. 223 00:13:57,880 --> 00:14:01,760 Zulu Tango-2024-006. 224 00:14:02,240 --> 00:14:04,820 I'm ending and we are dating City Code, Chapter 45. 225 00:14:04,820 --> 00:14:15,180 5 zoning ordinance article 31 overlays zone districts and regulations to add division 12 chestnut avenue corridor overlay district at this time. Are there any speakers? 226 00:14:15,180 --> 00:14:17,200 No, sir. Motion to close public hearing. 227 00:14:17,600 --> 00:14:21,640 Second moved and seconded any discussion. Hearing none. Call the roll, please. 228 00:14:22,260 --> 00:14:22,920 Councilman Long. 229 00:14:23,300 --> 00:14:24,520 4. Councilwoman Dick. 230 00:14:24,760 --> 00:14:26,080 4. Councilwoman Woodbury. 231 00:14:26,420 --> 00:14:28,300 4. Vice Mayor Bethany. 4. 232 00:14:28,500 --> 00:14:32,420 Councilman Ealy. 4. Councilman Harris. 4. Mayor Jones. 4. 233 00:14:32,420 --> 00:14:38,960 motion carried 7-0. Thank you. Motion adopt the ordinance. Second. Any discussion? Call the roll, please. 234 00:14:40,140 --> 00:14:40,880 Councilman Long. 235 00:14:41,420 --> 00:14:42,520 Four. Councilwoman Vic. 236 00:14:42,740 --> 00:14:45,620 Four. Councilwoman Woodbury. Four. Vice Mayor Bethany. 237 00:14:45,820 --> 00:14:49,680 Four. Councilman Ealy. Four. Councilman Harris. Four. Mayor Jones. 238 00:14:50,120 --> 00:14:54,080 Four. Motion carried 7-0. Thank you. Item four is requested adopt an ordinance 239 00:14:54,080 --> 00:14:59,480 grannic additional use permit number trelley uniform dash 2024-008 240 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:22,420 To Bishop Barry C. Nescott and Catholic Diocese to allow for the operation of an electric display sign in conjunction with the community facility on a 53.73 equal parcel, located at 600 Harpersville Road, zoned R4, single family dwelling at this time. Are there any speakers? Yes, sir. One Mr. Randy Dressler. Mr. Randy Dressler. Good 241 00:15:28,210 --> 00:15:35,770 evening, Councilor. Good evening. We are asking to have an EMC sign put in. We're going to remove the existing sign. 242 00:15:35,770 --> 00:15:41,430 install a new one and I know we have to get the condition we use so there are quite a few of 243 00:15:41,430 --> 00:15:47,710 these already on Harvestville Road. There's one across the street from Pollard's Floor. So it's 244 00:15:47,710 --> 00:15:55,470 there any questions? Is it any larger than the one you already have? It's a price of the exact same 245 00:15:55,470 --> 00:16:01,770 size overall. You got the message center and then you have the name of the school so combined together 246 00:16:01,770 --> 00:16:04,330 or they're almost exact same size as the existing. 247 00:16:05,930 --> 00:16:06,410 Okay. 248 00:16:06,410 --> 00:16:06,670 They were good. 249 00:16:06,830 --> 00:16:07,130 Thanks, sir. 250 00:16:07,430 --> 00:16:07,630 Okay. 251 00:16:07,890 --> 00:16:08,290 Thank you. 252 00:16:09,310 --> 00:16:11,350 At the time, is there a motion in close public hearing? 253 00:16:11,570 --> 00:16:11,890 Second. 254 00:16:12,690 --> 00:16:13,470 Moved and seconded. 255 00:16:13,530 --> 00:16:13,890 Any discussion? 256 00:16:15,030 --> 00:16:15,470 Hearing none. 257 00:16:15,590 --> 00:16:16,190 Call the roll, please. 258 00:16:16,830 --> 00:16:17,490 Councilman Long. 259 00:16:17,790 --> 00:16:17,970 Four. 260 00:16:18,230 --> 00:16:18,970 Councilwoman Dick. 261 00:16:19,210 --> 00:16:19,370 Four. 262 00:16:19,670 --> 00:16:20,470 Councilwoman Woodbury. 263 00:16:20,970 --> 00:16:21,170 Four. 264 00:16:21,490 --> 00:16:22,210 Vice Mayor Bethany. 265 00:16:22,510 --> 00:16:22,750 Four. 266 00:16:23,010 --> 00:16:23,690 Councilman Ealing. 267 00:16:24,010 --> 00:16:24,230 Four. 268 00:16:24,590 --> 00:16:25,310 Councilman Harris. 269 00:16:25,610 --> 00:16:25,770 Four. 270 00:16:26,050 --> 00:16:26,450 Mayor Jones. 271 00:16:26,710 --> 00:16:26,810 Four. 272 00:16:26,810 --> 00:16:28,590 Motion carried, 7-0. 273 00:16:28,830 --> 00:16:29,670 Motion's out the ordinance. 274 00:16:30,550 --> 00:16:31,670 Any discussion? 275 00:16:32,610 --> 00:16:33,570 Hearing none, call the roll, please. 276 00:16:34,790 --> 00:16:35,410 Councilman Long. 277 00:16:35,910 --> 00:16:36,690 Councilwoman Vic. 278 00:16:37,330 --> 00:16:38,230 Councilwoman Woodbury. 279 00:16:38,530 --> 00:16:39,590 Vice Mayor Bethany. 280 00:16:40,230 --> 00:16:40,850 Councilman Ealy. 281 00:16:41,570 --> 00:16:42,350 Councilman Harris. 282 00:16:42,790 --> 00:16:43,530 Mayor Jones. 283 00:16:44,270 --> 00:16:45,630 Motion carried, 7-0. 284 00:16:45,850 --> 00:16:46,150 Thank you. 285 00:16:47,650 --> 00:16:48,490 Page 81. 286 00:16:48,730 --> 00:16:50,450 Item E5 is requested out the ordinance. 287 00:16:50,730 --> 00:16:52,270 Authorizing and directing the city manager. 288 00:16:52,590 --> 00:16:55,650 To execute a deed of lease by and between the city of Newport News. 289 00:16:55,650 --> 00:17:01,050 and B and C, Shoreside, LLC, for parcel 10 of the new port news to see Fuginestria Park. 290 00:17:01,450 --> 00:17:02,830 At this time, are there any speakers? 291 00:17:03,050 --> 00:17:03,370 No, sir. 292 00:17:03,730 --> 00:17:04,810 Motion to close public hearing. 293 00:17:05,550 --> 00:17:05,850 Second. 294 00:17:06,610 --> 00:17:07,270 Moved and seconded. 295 00:17:07,350 --> 00:17:07,710 Any discussion? 296 00:17:08,830 --> 00:17:09,250 Harry, none. 297 00:17:09,410 --> 00:17:09,930 Call the roll, please. 298 00:17:10,450 --> 00:17:11,150 Councilman Long. 299 00:17:11,530 --> 00:17:11,710 Four. 300 00:17:11,990 --> 00:17:12,790 Councilwoman Dick. 301 00:17:12,930 --> 00:17:13,090 Four. 302 00:17:13,510 --> 00:17:14,270 Councilwoman Woodbury. 303 00:17:14,610 --> 00:17:14,810 Four. 304 00:17:14,990 --> 00:17:15,670 Vice Mayor Bethany. 305 00:17:15,970 --> 00:17:16,090 Four. 306 00:17:16,290 --> 00:17:17,010 Councilman Ealing. 307 00:17:18,130 --> 00:17:18,650 Four. 308 00:17:19,450 --> 00:17:20,270 Councilman Harris. 309 00:17:20,590 --> 00:17:20,730 Four. 310 00:17:21,010 --> 00:17:21,510 Mayor Jones. 311 00:17:21,810 --> 00:17:21,890 Four. 312 00:17:22,170 --> 00:17:22,730 Motion carried. 313 00:17:23,330 --> 00:17:24,570 Motion adopted the ordinance. 314 00:17:24,690 --> 00:17:25,010 The move. 315 00:17:25,490 --> 00:17:25,650 Second. 316 00:17:26,230 --> 00:17:26,670 Any discussion? 317 00:17:27,590 --> 00:17:27,910 Hearing none. 318 00:17:28,050 --> 00:17:28,570 Call the roll, please. 319 00:17:28,950 --> 00:17:29,590 Councilman Long. 320 00:17:30,010 --> 00:17:30,250 Or. 321 00:17:30,550 --> 00:17:31,230 Councilwoman Dick. 322 00:17:31,470 --> 00:17:31,630 Or. 323 00:17:32,150 --> 00:17:32,810 Councilwoman Woodbury. 324 00:17:33,150 --> 00:17:33,350 Or. 325 00:17:33,570 --> 00:17:34,250 Vice Mayor Bethany. 326 00:17:34,470 --> 00:17:34,590 Or. 327 00:17:35,030 --> 00:17:35,710 Councilman Ealing. 328 00:17:35,910 --> 00:17:36,090 Or. 329 00:17:36,490 --> 00:17:37,190 Councilman Harris. 330 00:17:37,490 --> 00:17:37,650 Or. 331 00:17:38,090 --> 00:17:38,570 Mayor Jones. 332 00:17:38,850 --> 00:17:38,970 Or. 333 00:17:39,190 --> 00:17:40,650 Motion carried 7-0. 334 00:17:40,810 --> 00:17:41,110 Thank you. 335 00:17:41,430 --> 00:17:50,610 Paid 115 item E-6 is a request to approve a resolution of the council of the City of Newport News authorizing applications for boundary amendments of Virginia Enterprise Zone number three. 336 00:17:50,610 --> 00:17:58,010 Newport, New South, and zone number 31, Newport, New North, pursuant to the Virginia Enterprise Zone Grant Act at this time. 337 00:17:58,010 --> 00:17:58,710 Are there any speakers? 338 00:17:58,910 --> 00:17:59,190 No, sir. 339 00:17:59,410 --> 00:18:00,490 Motion goes public hearing. 340 00:18:00,850 --> 00:18:01,330 So moved. 341 00:18:01,650 --> 00:18:01,990 Thank you. 342 00:18:02,330 --> 00:18:03,130 Any discussion? 343 00:18:03,910 --> 00:18:05,250 Hearing none, call the roll, please. 344 00:18:05,810 --> 00:18:06,510 Councilman Long. 345 00:18:06,850 --> 00:18:07,010 Four. 346 00:18:07,210 --> 00:18:07,910 Councilwoman Dick. 347 00:18:08,130 --> 00:18:08,290 Four. 348 00:18:08,570 --> 00:18:09,310 Councilwoman Woodbury. 349 00:18:09,610 --> 00:18:10,590 Vice Mayor Bethany. 350 00:18:10,750 --> 00:18:10,850 Four. 351 00:18:11,130 --> 00:18:11,850 Councilman Harris. 352 00:18:12,170 --> 00:18:12,370 Four. 353 00:18:12,790 --> 00:18:13,450 Councilman Ealing. 354 00:18:13,990 --> 00:18:14,170 Four. 355 00:18:14,430 --> 00:18:14,850 Mayor Jones. 356 00:18:15,130 --> 00:18:15,210 Four. 357 00:18:15,550 --> 00:18:16,010 Motion carried. 358 00:18:16,310 --> 00:18:16,710 Seven zero. 359 00:18:16,710 --> 00:18:18,410 Thank you. Motion to approve the resolution. 360 00:18:19,150 --> 00:18:19,670 Second. 361 00:18:20,210 --> 00:18:20,610 In discussion. 362 00:18:21,790 --> 00:18:22,710 Call the roll, please. 363 00:18:23,270 --> 00:18:23,870 Councilman Long. 364 00:18:24,210 --> 00:18:24,370 Four. 365 00:18:24,710 --> 00:18:25,450 Councilwoman Vic. 366 00:18:25,610 --> 00:18:25,750 Four. 367 00:18:26,250 --> 00:18:27,330 Councilwoman Woodbury. 368 00:18:27,910 --> 00:18:28,070 Four. 369 00:18:28,310 --> 00:18:29,010 Vice Mayor Bethany. 370 00:18:29,350 --> 00:18:29,490 Four. 371 00:18:29,650 --> 00:18:30,350 Councilman Ealy. 372 00:18:30,570 --> 00:18:30,690 Four. 373 00:18:30,950 --> 00:18:31,610 Councilman Harris. 374 00:18:32,490 --> 00:18:32,730 Mayor Jones. 375 00:18:33,170 --> 00:18:33,270 Four. 376 00:18:33,590 --> 00:18:34,110 Motion carries. 377 00:18:34,310 --> 00:18:34,730 7-0. 378 00:18:34,970 --> 00:18:35,230 Thank you. 379 00:18:35,310 --> 00:18:36,070 Page 121. 380 00:18:36,230 --> 00:18:38,110 Item E7 is requested up in ordinance. 381 00:18:38,290 --> 00:18:39,350 Authorizing the city manager. 382 00:18:39,890 --> 00:18:44,890 Execute all documents necessary to make offers to acquire by voluntary sale or condemnation. 383 00:18:44,890 --> 00:18:50,050 portions of property for the Habersham area improvements project at this time, are there any speakers? 384 00:18:50,230 --> 00:18:50,610 No, sir. 385 00:18:50,870 --> 00:18:51,950 Motion to close public hearing. 386 00:18:52,710 --> 00:18:53,150 Second. 387 00:18:53,950 --> 00:18:54,590 Motion to seconded. 388 00:18:54,650 --> 00:18:54,970 Any discussion? 389 00:18:56,090 --> 00:18:56,390 Hearing none. 390 00:18:56,530 --> 00:18:57,030 Call the roll, please. 391 00:18:57,570 --> 00:18:58,250 Councilman Long. 392 00:18:58,590 --> 00:18:58,770 Four. 393 00:18:59,030 --> 00:18:59,690 Councilwoman Dick. 394 00:18:59,970 --> 00:19:00,110 Four. 395 00:19:00,570 --> 00:19:01,250 Councilwoman Woodbury. 396 00:19:01,850 --> 00:19:02,050 Four. 397 00:19:02,290 --> 00:19:03,010 Vice Mayor Bethany. 398 00:19:03,230 --> 00:19:03,350 Four. 399 00:19:03,710 --> 00:19:04,410 Councilman Ealing. 400 00:19:04,750 --> 00:19:04,950 Four. 401 00:19:05,190 --> 00:19:05,870 Councilman Harris. 402 00:19:06,210 --> 00:19:06,370 Four. 403 00:19:06,610 --> 00:19:06,990 Mayor Jones. 404 00:19:07,250 --> 00:19:07,410 Four. 405 00:19:07,630 --> 00:19:08,810 Motion to carry 7-0. 406 00:19:09,070 --> 00:19:09,290 Thank you. 407 00:19:09,390 --> 00:19:10,150 Motion to drop the ordinance. 408 00:19:10,150 --> 00:19:10,590 Still move. 409 00:19:10,810 --> 00:19:11,310 Thank you. 410 00:19:11,410 --> 00:19:12,210 Any discussion? 411 00:19:13,430 --> 00:19:13,710 Very none. 412 00:19:13,810 --> 00:19:14,370 Call the roll, please. 413 00:19:14,930 --> 00:19:15,530 Councilman Long. 414 00:19:15,850 --> 00:19:16,070 Or. 415 00:19:16,410 --> 00:19:17,010 Councilman Dick. 416 00:19:17,230 --> 00:19:17,370 Or. 417 00:19:17,930 --> 00:19:18,590 Councilman Woodbury. 418 00:19:18,930 --> 00:19:19,210 Or. 419 00:19:19,410 --> 00:19:20,070 Vice Mayor Bethany. 420 00:19:20,270 --> 00:19:20,410 Or. 421 00:19:20,850 --> 00:19:21,650 Councilman Ealing. 422 00:19:21,830 --> 00:19:22,010 Or. 423 00:19:22,550 --> 00:19:23,070 Councilman Harris. 424 00:19:23,390 --> 00:19:24,110 Or Mayor Jones. 425 00:19:24,490 --> 00:19:24,650 Or. 426 00:19:25,090 --> 00:19:25,390 Motion carried. 427 00:19:25,650 --> 00:19:26,190 7-0. 428 00:19:26,390 --> 00:19:26,650 Thank you. 429 00:19:26,730 --> 00:19:27,370 Consent agenda. 430 00:19:27,530 --> 00:19:29,110 Item F contains the following items. 431 00:19:29,450 --> 00:19:29,970 Page 127. 432 00:19:30,390 --> 00:19:32,810 Minutes for the work session of October 8, 2024. 433 00:19:33,530 --> 00:19:34,270 Page 169. 434 00:19:34,770 --> 00:19:35,830 Minutes for the regular meeting. 435 00:19:36,050 --> 00:19:37,350 October 8, 2024. 436 00:19:37,350 --> 00:19:46,650 4, page 187 minutes of the special meeting of October 10th, 2024, page 190 resolution of recognition honoring Natalie Ward Christian. 437 00:19:47,250 --> 00:19:51,190 It's our motion to approve the consent agenda, items F1 through our four on-clusive. 438 00:19:51,990 --> 00:19:52,430 Second. 439 00:19:53,150 --> 00:19:54,530 Moved and seconded, any discussion? 440 00:19:55,630 --> 00:19:56,930 Hearing none, call the roll, please. 441 00:19:57,450 --> 00:19:58,110 Councilman Long. 442 00:19:58,470 --> 00:19:58,670 4. 443 00:19:58,950 --> 00:19:59,650 Councilwoman Dick. 444 00:19:59,870 --> 00:20:00,010 4. 445 00:20:00,410 --> 00:20:01,150 Councilwoman Woodbury. 446 00:20:01,770 --> 00:20:01,910 4. 447 00:20:02,250 --> 00:20:03,030 Nice may a Bethany. 448 00:20:03,270 --> 00:20:03,410 4. 449 00:20:03,650 --> 00:20:04,430 Councilman Ealy. 450 00:20:04,690 --> 00:20:04,870 4. 451 00:20:05,250 --> 00:20:06,050 Councilman Harris. 452 00:20:06,050 --> 00:20:09,230 First, Mayor Jones, motion carries 7-0. 453 00:20:09,470 --> 00:20:13,590 Thank you, next in our agenda, other City Council actions, page 193, item G1, Mr. Manager. 454 00:20:14,010 --> 00:20:15,730 Good evening, Mr. Mayor, City Council. 455 00:20:16,550 --> 00:20:28,670 Item G1 is a request for City Council to designate by motion the City's voting delegates and alternate voting delegates for the National League of Cities annual business meeting being held on November 16th, 2024. 456 00:20:29,130 --> 00:20:31,370 I defer this matter to Council for your consideration. 457 00:20:33,450 --> 00:20:41,970 I make the motion that Vice Mayor Bethany and Councilwoman Vic serve as delegates for the NLC conference. 458 00:20:42,450 --> 00:20:44,970 Can you designate one as voting delegate and one as the alternate? 459 00:20:45,190 --> 00:20:52,490 Vice Mayor Bethany is voting delegate and Councilwoman Vic for the alternate. 460 00:20:53,170 --> 00:20:53,790 Is there a second? 461 00:20:54,350 --> 00:20:54,750 Second. 462 00:20:55,470 --> 00:20:56,130 Moved and seconded. 463 00:20:56,210 --> 00:20:56,590 Any discussion? 464 00:20:56,590 --> 00:20:56,710 Motion. 465 00:20:57,210 --> 00:20:57,930 Hearing none. 466 00:20:58,050 --> 00:20:58,610 Call the roll, please. 467 00:20:59,470 --> 00:21:00,130 Councilman Long. 468 00:21:00,490 --> 00:21:00,810 Four. 469 00:21:01,190 --> 00:21:01,930 Councilwoman Dick. 470 00:21:02,210 --> 00:21:02,390 Four. 471 00:21:02,770 --> 00:21:03,590 Councilwoman Woodbury. 472 00:21:03,890 --> 00:21:04,110 Four. 473 00:21:04,490 --> 00:21:05,250 Vice Mayor Bethany. 474 00:21:05,670 --> 00:21:05,850 Four. 475 00:21:06,090 --> 00:21:06,770 Councilman Ealy. 476 00:21:07,490 --> 00:21:07,770 Four. 477 00:21:08,390 --> 00:21:09,230 Councilman Harris. 478 00:21:09,550 --> 00:21:09,730 Four. 479 00:21:10,030 --> 00:21:10,530 Mayor Jones. 480 00:21:10,830 --> 00:21:10,930 Four. 481 00:21:11,170 --> 00:21:11,810 Motion carried. 482 00:21:12,090 --> 00:21:12,530 7-0. 483 00:21:12,850 --> 00:21:13,290 Thank you. 484 00:21:13,290 --> 00:21:13,530 Thank you. 485 00:21:13,650 --> 00:21:15,510 Pace the 24 item G2, Mr. Manager. 486 00:21:16,150 --> 00:21:21,470 Item G2 is a request to approve the resolution approving and adopting the city's legislative program 487 00:21:21,470 --> 00:21:24,570 for the 2025 Virginia General Assembly session. 488 00:21:24,950 --> 00:21:25,810 I recommend approval. 489 00:21:26,590 --> 00:21:28,050 At this time, are there any speakers? 490 00:21:28,310 --> 00:21:28,590 No, sir. 491 00:21:28,970 --> 00:21:30,150 Motion to approve the resolution. 492 00:21:30,290 --> 00:21:30,970 No, second. 493 00:21:31,470 --> 00:21:31,850 Any discussion? 494 00:21:32,830 --> 00:21:33,130 Here are none. 495 00:21:33,310 --> 00:21:33,810 Call the roll, please. 496 00:21:34,330 --> 00:21:34,970 Councilman Long. 497 00:21:35,410 --> 00:21:35,590 4. 498 00:21:35,910 --> 00:21:36,570 Councilwoman Dick. 499 00:21:36,790 --> 00:21:36,910 4. 500 00:21:37,310 --> 00:21:38,070 Councilwoman Woodbury. 501 00:21:38,670 --> 00:21:38,810 4. 502 00:21:39,170 --> 00:21:40,110 Vice Mayor Bethany. 503 00:21:40,270 --> 00:21:40,410 4. 504 00:21:41,170 --> 00:21:41,850 Councilman Ealy. 505 00:21:42,110 --> 00:21:42,290 4. 506 00:21:42,630 --> 00:21:43,330 Councilman Harris. 507 00:21:43,650 --> 00:21:43,810 4. 508 00:21:44,450 --> 00:21:44,890 Mayor Jones. 509 00:21:45,230 --> 00:21:45,330 4. 510 00:21:45,630 --> 00:21:46,210 Motion Carrie. 511 00:21:46,490 --> 00:21:46,930 7-0. 512 00:21:47,170 --> 00:21:47,450 Thank you. 513 00:21:47,530 --> 00:21:49,470 Page 239, item G3, Mr. Manager. 514 00:21:50,390 --> 00:21:55,710 Item G3 is a request to approve a resolution adopting the 2024 Newport News Program. 515 00:21:55,710 --> 00:22:01,590 program for public information plan as part of the city's participation in the FEMA floodplain 516 00:22:01,590 --> 00:22:07,950 management community rating system for CRS as we refer to it. The PPI proposed for adoption 517 00:22:07,950 --> 00:22:12,870 is intended to deliver messaging to enable citizens of Newport News to make better decisions 518 00:22:12,870 --> 00:22:17,970 and take additional steps to protect themselves and their property from flooding. It will be 519 00:22:17,970 --> 00:22:22,970 monitored, evaluated, and revised as deemed necessary to improve its effectiveness. I recommend 520 00:22:22,970 --> 00:22:27,670 approval. At this time, are there any speakers? No, sir. Motion to approve the resolution. 521 00:22:28,270 --> 00:22:35,050 Second. Move that second in any discussion? Yes, I did. How is this information going 522 00:22:35,050 --> 00:22:41,590 to get out to the public? How are you planning to promote it? Yes, I'd like to ask our 523 00:22:41,590 --> 00:22:47,370 director of engineering Craig Golan to address Council and respond to this question. Yeah, good 524 00:22:47,370 --> 00:22:51,810 evening. Actually, that's part of the plan. It hasn't been implemented. We've got the committees 525 00:22:51,810 --> 00:22:57,730 in place right now and there's discussions going on and how to best serve the neighborhoods throughout the city. 526 00:22:58,230 --> 00:23:02,770 So they'll be meeting on a regular basis and each one and it's going to be determined. 527 00:23:02,770 --> 00:23:08,810 It'll be to determine how's the best way to relate all the flood risk messaging throughout the city. 528 00:23:09,150 --> 00:23:12,590 So that is yet to be determined, yet through the committees, through the committee. 529 00:23:12,750 --> 00:23:15,970 Do you have a timeline of when you want the simple minute? 530 00:23:15,970 --> 00:23:21,750 Yeah, well, we're hoping within it'll be shorter, hopefully less than a year time frame we have. 531 00:23:21,830 --> 00:23:26,730 I think the next time we're meeting may be within a six month period for the committee. 532 00:23:27,850 --> 00:23:35,510 So hopefully by then, see, this is the first step of it to actually approve the draft, approve this plan that's in place. 533 00:23:35,830 --> 00:23:40,990 And then we'll be moving forward with developing what that messaging plan is throughout the city. 534 00:23:41,270 --> 00:23:41,690 Thank you. 535 00:23:42,330 --> 00:23:43,310 Any further questions? 536 00:23:44,130 --> 00:23:45,010 Thank you. 537 00:23:45,930 --> 00:23:47,490 At this time, call the roll, please. 538 00:23:48,130 --> 00:23:48,750 Councilman Long. 539 00:23:49,550 --> 00:23:50,210 Councilwoman Vic. 540 00:23:50,570 --> 00:23:50,690 For. 541 00:23:51,350 --> 00:23:52,210 Councilwoman Woodbury. 542 00:23:52,590 --> 00:23:52,730 For. 543 00:23:52,950 --> 00:23:53,670 Vice Mayor Bethany. 544 00:23:53,970 --> 00:23:54,090 For. 545 00:23:54,350 --> 00:23:55,050 Councilman Ealy. 546 00:23:55,310 --> 00:23:55,450 For. 547 00:23:55,710 --> 00:23:56,470 Councilman Harris. 548 00:23:57,210 --> 00:23:57,530 Mayor Jones. 549 00:23:57,830 --> 00:23:57,930 For. 550 00:23:58,210 --> 00:23:59,350 Motion carries, 7-0. 551 00:23:59,510 --> 00:23:59,790 Thank you. 552 00:23:59,870 --> 00:24:01,530 Page 300, item G-4, Mr. Manager. 553 00:24:02,510 --> 00:24:08,470 Item G-4 is a request to approve a resolution adopting the 2024 Newport News Repeditive Flood 554 00:24:08,470 --> 00:24:14,510 law's analysis plan as part of the city's participation in the FEMA floodplain management community 555 00:24:14,510 --> 00:24:21,190 rating system, or once again, CRS. The plan identifies 126 repetitive law's properties 556 00:24:21,190 --> 00:24:26,130 in 20 neighborhoods throughout the city. It also includes strategies to reduce cost of both the 557 00:24:26,130 --> 00:24:31,290 national floodplain insurance program and individual homeowners by mitigating flood risk. 558 00:24:31,750 --> 00:24:36,670 Plan will be monitored, evaluated, and revised as deemed necessary on an annual basis to improve 559 00:24:36,670 --> 00:24:37,490 We've been subject to this. 560 00:24:37,710 --> 00:24:38,470 I recommend approval. 561 00:24:39,250 --> 00:24:40,350 At this time, are there any speakers? 562 00:24:40,950 --> 00:24:42,390 Motion to approve the resolution. 563 00:24:43,070 --> 00:24:43,510 So moved. 564 00:24:43,650 --> 00:24:43,870 Second. 565 00:24:44,070 --> 00:24:44,770 Moved and seconded. 566 00:24:44,870 --> 00:24:45,210 Any discussion? 567 00:24:46,470 --> 00:24:47,450 Hearing none, call the roll, please. 568 00:24:47,950 --> 00:24:48,610 Councilman Long. 569 00:24:49,030 --> 00:24:49,210 Four. 570 00:24:49,550 --> 00:24:50,270 Councilwoman Dick. 571 00:24:50,450 --> 00:24:50,650 Four. 572 00:24:50,990 --> 00:24:51,790 Councilwoman Woodbury. 573 00:24:52,330 --> 00:24:52,650 Four. 574 00:24:53,090 --> 00:24:54,110 Vice Mayor Bethany. 575 00:24:54,590 --> 00:24:54,750 Four. 576 00:24:55,050 --> 00:24:55,730 Councilman Ealing. 577 00:24:55,990 --> 00:24:56,170 Four. 578 00:24:56,430 --> 00:24:57,110 Councilman Harris. 579 00:24:57,350 --> 00:24:57,550 Four. 580 00:24:57,990 --> 00:24:58,410 Mayor Jones. 581 00:24:58,890 --> 00:24:59,070 Four. 582 00:24:59,490 --> 00:25:00,130 Motion carried. 583 00:25:00,470 --> 00:25:00,950 Seven zero. 584 00:25:01,170 --> 00:25:03,310 Page 476, item G five, Mr. Manager. 585 00:25:03,310 --> 00:25:09,110 Item G5 is a request to adopt an ordinance approving the assignment of the lease for new 586 00:25:09,110 --> 00:25:16,310 port new seafood industrial park, parcel 8A from Fairlead Boatworks Inc. to Fairlead 587 00:25:16,310 --> 00:25:23,330 Integrated LLC. The assignment of the SIP parcel 8A lease will allow the Fairlead group to 588 00:25:23,330 --> 00:25:30,190 expand its fabrication division, Fairlead Integrated to the SIP resulting in increased employment 589 00:25:30,190 --> 00:25:32,330 and expanded equipment investment. 590 00:25:32,550 --> 00:25:33,690 I recommend approval. 591 00:25:34,090 --> 00:25:35,410 At this time, are there any speakers? 592 00:25:35,730 --> 00:25:37,830 Yes, there are one, Mr. Kevin Morozov. 593 00:25:37,990 --> 00:25:38,870 Mr. Kevin Morozov. 594 00:25:48,690 --> 00:25:50,350 At this time, are there any questions from City Council? 595 00:25:50,370 --> 00:25:50,430 Yes. 596 00:25:50,970 --> 00:25:53,070 We'll go, Councilman Woodbury, then Councilman Vivek. 597 00:25:53,450 --> 00:25:58,890 I wonder, does this mean that we'll be more public access 598 00:25:59,350 --> 00:26:00,370 to buy the products? 599 00:26:01,950 --> 00:26:05,730 The products are construction of steel structures 600 00:26:05,730 --> 00:26:08,370 for aircraft carriers, for pre-produced shipbuilding. 601 00:26:08,370 --> 00:26:11,310 to it just a better use of the property for our country. 602 00:26:11,570 --> 00:26:12,530 I see. All right. 603 00:26:12,870 --> 00:26:13,570 Councilor Winnvick. 604 00:26:14,150 --> 00:26:19,490 Kevin, I'd just like to say that, you know, I live in that area of town on 6th and Ivey, 605 00:26:19,950 --> 00:26:26,650 and I am just so elated that Fairleigh has come to our community not only to be able to do the 606 00:26:26,650 --> 00:26:34,750 ship repair, but to be able to bring so many jobs to citizens who normally would not be able to get 607 00:26:34,750 --> 00:26:39,350 the job because of transportation issues, but because you all are right there in the community. 608 00:26:39,950 --> 00:26:44,670 And of course, I do my walking at King Lincoln Park, so you probably see me out there. 609 00:26:45,070 --> 00:26:51,790 But to be able to know that people are getting empowered by fairly with the jobs that you provide. 610 00:26:52,270 --> 00:26:57,530 And that you're right in the community that has had the highest unemployment. 611 00:26:58,070 --> 00:27:03,330 So I just applaud you all all the time for what you're doing, what you are doing in our community. 612 00:27:03,330 --> 00:27:11,790 thank you so much. Thank you. Any further questions? All right, I think we're good. Tell Jarra said hello. Thank you. 613 00:27:12,410 --> 00:27:16,550 Motion dropped the ordinance. Move. Second. Moved and seconded at any discussion. 614 00:27:17,530 --> 00:27:20,150 Hearing none, call the roll, please. Councilman Long. 615 00:27:20,470 --> 00:27:23,210 For. Councilwoman Dick. For. Councilwoman Woodbury. 616 00:27:23,650 --> 00:27:26,430 For. Vice Mayor Bethany. For. Councilman Ealy. 617 00:27:26,830 --> 00:27:29,430 For. Councilman Harris. For. Mayor Jones. 618 00:27:29,430 --> 00:27:31,270 4. Motion carries, 7-0. 619 00:27:31,490 --> 00:27:34,930 Thank you. Appropriations page 481, appropriations item H, Mr. Manager. 620 00:27:36,370 --> 00:27:47,910 The first appropriation is a request to approve a resolution appropriating $4,915,323 of fiscal year 2024 state revenue and 621 00:27:47,910 --> 00:27:51,690 city revenue for various Newport News public schools, capital projects. 622 00:27:52,390 --> 00:27:57,810 Projects include security enhancements, IT and equipment upgrades, building maintenance needs, 623 00:27:57,810 --> 00:28:02,250 elementary school playground replacement, landscaping, non-bus fleet replacements, 624 00:28:02,250 --> 00:28:05,930 and other improvements necessary for safety, and to maintain school facilities. 625 00:28:06,850 --> 00:28:11,490 The second appropriation is a request to approve a resolution appropriating $12 million, 626 00:28:12,010 --> 00:28:19,830 $800,000 from the fiscal year 2025 bonds authorized, and unissued schools category to fund Newport 627 00:28:19,830 --> 00:28:21,630 News Public Schools capital projects. 628 00:28:21,630 --> 00:28:27,610 appropriated funds will be used for the HVAC replacements, renovations to improve safety 629 00:28:27,610 --> 00:28:32,790 and security at school entrances, warwick high school renovation design, and other 630 00:28:32,790 --> 00:28:34,290 roof and facility repairs. 631 00:28:35,960 --> 00:28:39,850 The third appropriation is a request to approve a resolution appropriating $50 million 632 00:28:40,380 --> 00:28:46,230 of fiscal year 2025 bond authorization, public buildings category, and support of the construction 633 00:28:46,230 --> 00:28:51,250 phase of the South East Community Resource Area, or SACRA project, which is honey-to-middle 634 00:28:51,250 --> 00:28:53,290 School and Huntington Recreation Center. 635 00:28:53,730 --> 00:28:57,890 The master plan for the federal project includes the construction of a three-story middle 636 00:28:57,890 --> 00:29:02,050 school, bus loop, and multi-purpose field and track on the school's property. 637 00:29:02,530 --> 00:29:06,690 The recreation center's property includes indoor and outdoor basketball courts, an indoor 638 00:29:06,690 --> 00:29:11,710 pool, a new library, a splash pad, tennis and pickable courts, and an amphitheater. 639 00:29:11,990 --> 00:29:13,750 I recommend approval of all the appropriations. 640 00:29:14,530 --> 00:29:15,750 At this time, are there any speakers? 641 00:29:16,090 --> 00:29:16,430 No, sir. 642 00:29:16,750 --> 00:29:19,030 Motion to approve item H1-383. 643 00:29:19,530 --> 00:29:19,930 Second. 644 00:29:20,270 --> 00:29:20,370 Second. 645 00:29:20,370 --> 00:29:20,810 Moving second. 646 00:29:20,830 --> 00:29:21,430 Any discussion? 647 00:29:22,890 --> 00:29:23,490 Very none. 648 00:29:23,610 --> 00:29:24,190 Call the roll, please. 649 00:29:24,650 --> 00:29:25,290 Councilman Long. 650 00:29:25,670 --> 00:29:25,870 Four. 651 00:29:26,310 --> 00:29:26,950 Councilwoman Dick. 652 00:29:27,070 --> 00:29:27,250 Four. 653 00:29:27,790 --> 00:29:28,510 Councilwoman Woodbury. 654 00:29:28,890 --> 00:29:29,090 Four. 655 00:29:29,370 --> 00:29:30,070 Vice Mayor Bethany. 656 00:29:30,350 --> 00:29:30,510 Four. 657 00:29:30,830 --> 00:29:31,510 Councilman Ealy. 658 00:29:31,750 --> 00:29:31,950 Four. 659 00:29:32,270 --> 00:29:32,930 Councilman Harris. 660 00:29:33,270 --> 00:29:33,450 Four. 661 00:29:33,650 --> 00:29:33,990 Mayor Jones. 662 00:29:34,290 --> 00:29:34,450 Four. 663 00:29:35,130 --> 00:29:35,770 Motion carried. 664 00:29:36,030 --> 00:29:36,570 7-0. 665 00:29:36,770 --> 00:29:37,030 Thank you. 666 00:29:37,110 --> 00:29:37,650 Citizen comments. 667 00:29:37,850 --> 00:29:38,210 Item I. 668 00:29:38,350 --> 00:29:40,330 Citizen comments on matters domain to council. 669 00:29:40,510 --> 00:29:42,630 I will call each name in the order that appears in front of me. 670 00:29:42,630 --> 00:29:43,750 Michael McCabe. 671 00:29:54,950 --> 00:29:59,930 Good evening. Good evening. My name is Michael McCabe. I live in Newport news and 672 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:29,860 And I'm here tonight to ask you guys about a matter concerning health care price transparency. In 2021, January 1, 2021, a ruling was came into effect from CMS, which is part of the Department of Health and Human Services, requiring all hospitals and health care providers to comply with the same price transparency legislation as any other business. For instance, you can't go to McDonald's and get your food, eat it. 673 00:30:29,860 --> 00:30:31,500 and then two weeks later you get a bill saying, 674 00:30:31,500 --> 00:30:33,580 oh, we charge $60 for the French fries. 675 00:30:34,760 --> 00:30:36,160 Price transparency is critical, 676 00:30:36,560 --> 00:30:39,900 but most hospitals, three years and 10 months later, 677 00:30:40,160 --> 00:30:43,300 still are not compliant with this CMS ruling. 678 00:30:44,620 --> 00:30:48,060 So, what I would like to ask City Council to do 679 00:30:48,060 --> 00:30:51,960 is to enforce this. 680 00:30:52,340 --> 00:30:55,720 There's no need for court cases or extra legislation. 681 00:30:56,100 --> 00:30:58,620 The ruling has been made, the ink is on the paper. 682 00:30:58,620 --> 00:31:07,580 or CMS's message is quite clear, but I would like to ask City Council to consider enforcing this simply because 683 00:31:07,580 --> 00:31:15,200 price transparency is critical in all elements of economics, health care, consumption, et cetera. 684 00:31:16,800 --> 00:31:18,140 Councillor Woodbearer. 685 00:31:18,200 --> 00:31:18,360 Yes. 686 00:31:19,240 --> 00:31:21,300 Who is not complying with it? 687 00:31:21,400 --> 00:31:25,260 In other words, the House Fellows or individual doctors or who? 688 00:31:25,260 --> 00:31:25,320 Who? 689 00:31:27,240 --> 00:31:33,940 Hospitals, clinics, basically everybody, there are probably only a handful of hospitals in 690 00:31:33,940 --> 00:31:36,980 the whole country that are compliant with it. 691 00:31:37,180 --> 00:31:38,900 The norm is noncompliance. 692 00:31:40,640 --> 00:31:42,080 Is there a reason for that? 693 00:31:44,920 --> 00:31:46,000 Because they can get away with it. 694 00:31:49,990 --> 00:31:51,010 We'll take a look at it, sir. 695 00:31:51,570 --> 00:31:52,110 Thank you, Attorney. 696 00:31:52,330 --> 00:31:52,590 Thank you. 697 00:31:54,090 --> 00:31:55,050 Jim Pindarvis. 698 00:31:57,830 --> 00:31:58,170 Good evening. 699 00:31:58,310 --> 00:31:58,670 Good evening. 700 00:32:02,110 --> 00:32:08,590 Of course, continuing the investigation of the homelessness, and why it has been on 701 00:32:08,590 --> 00:32:11,570 the rise since the pandemic. 702 00:32:11,830 --> 00:32:15,750 I hope everybody had a good day. 703 00:32:17,050 --> 00:32:22,910 When it comes to some of the people who work and human resources or just human services, 704 00:32:22,910 --> 00:32:29,950 You have some people who, let's just say, they put on a very good facade when it comes 705 00:32:29,950 --> 00:32:35,890 to caring about people, but when it comes to doing the work properly, compartmentalizing 706 00:32:35,890 --> 00:32:40,610 some of your emotions that you go through at home, whether it be a argument, whatever it 707 00:32:40,610 --> 00:32:48,510 is, even a person like me or someone who is on drugs, but home that still deserves the 708 00:32:48,510 --> 00:32:53,630 same level of respect, care, and where with all with you doing your job from nine to five, 709 00:32:53,950 --> 00:33:01,730 or whatever the hours are. I have discovered that we have homeless kids getting up and going 710 00:33:01,730 --> 00:33:10,210 to school, but they're still homeless, as well as the sick thing in my opinion, again, my opinion, 711 00:33:10,750 --> 00:33:17,270 of some of the counselors who just they're not going to do their job. And since the pandemic, 712 00:33:17,270 --> 00:33:23,810 If we look at the way people have kind of been able to kind of smart off and do their job 713 00:33:23,810 --> 00:33:27,890 or hey, I just got something done from nine to five or hey, I just completed these hours 714 00:33:28,350 --> 00:33:31,610 from nine to five there where I can bring a check home to my family. 715 00:33:32,210 --> 00:33:36,210 That still leaves out a lot of people that you really need to help. 716 00:33:37,210 --> 00:33:43,830 Also without compartmentalizing your emotions, you will make a ignorant decision on some 717 00:33:43,830 --> 00:33:45,130 of the people that you encounter. 718 00:33:45,130 --> 00:33:51,870 So, just shedding light on that, no this is not about all of the directives because, 719 00:33:52,230 --> 00:33:57,050 like I said, some people put on a very good facade of I care about people. 720 00:33:57,510 --> 00:34:01,950 And then once someone like you guys walks off, it's a completely different conversation. 721 00:34:03,050 --> 00:34:08,790 So, just once you guys have used proper discernment on the top level and as it trickles down, 722 00:34:09,390 --> 00:34:13,930 to make sure you guys are hiring the right people that way we can lessen the homeless problem. 723 00:34:13,930 --> 00:34:16,850 Thank you. Thank you, sir. Pastor John James. 724 00:34:29,010 --> 00:34:35,130 Good evening. Good evening. Mayor, Council, men and women. How y'all doing today? Good. Good. 725 00:34:35,970 --> 00:34:36,590 Everybody that's here. 726 00:34:39,010 --> 00:34:49,030 The last time I was here, I talked about how the church is and you know, need to help support the homeless situation and what we can do and things of that nature. 727 00:34:49,030 --> 00:34:59,030 and we had some agencies that did step up and they are true to their call and 728 00:34:59,030 --> 00:35:04,230 the reason why they are put in that's an excellent reason why they're put in 729 00:35:04,230 --> 00:35:05,990 that right perspective place. 730 00:35:09,010 --> 00:35:14,050 I want to just name a few like the food bank. They 731 00:35:14,050 --> 00:35:14,370 They came. 732 00:35:14,670 --> 00:35:22,410 They agreed to bring food to the church, a pastor, camper, haskins. 733 00:35:22,410 --> 00:35:29,630 She helped lead that way so that the food paint can come and supply food in the area of 734 00:35:29,630 --> 00:35:31,910 Newport News where we reside at. 735 00:35:32,370 --> 00:35:41,490 Also we have four Oaks, Director Kim Lee Thomas, she stepped up and said that four Oaks will 736 00:35:41,490 --> 00:35:49,930 work with us in our programs so that we can help handle the small details that homeless 737 00:35:49,930 --> 00:35:53,950 people go through that nobody really looks at. 738 00:35:54,130 --> 00:35:58,310 I mean, yes, we get them covers, clothes, hats, socks, food. 739 00:35:58,870 --> 00:36:06,850 But then there has to be education, there has to be reframing of understanding because you 740 00:36:06,850 --> 00:36:12,230 go through some type of culture shock when you are once in a home with a family and then 741 00:36:12,230 --> 00:36:13,510 you're out in the street cold. 742 00:36:14,030 --> 00:36:20,690 Something happens to you and you have to destabilize or re bring that back into the person's 743 00:36:20,690 --> 00:36:26,330 mind and heart that they can't live and succeed at a level. 744 00:36:26,550 --> 00:36:30,950 Some people are getting beat down and beat down and there's no way out of it. 745 00:36:31,070 --> 00:36:33,490 They feel like and there is a way out of it. 746 00:36:33,490 --> 00:36:41,810 Um, like, um, Mr. Pindale, Dura said there was a family of six out in the streets right now. 747 00:36:43,750 --> 00:36:47,070 Um, nowhere to go, and they're going to come meet with me tomorrow. 748 00:36:47,910 --> 00:36:53,550 So, um, I don't know how many churches went by there, but what I wanted to just say that, um, 749 00:36:53,550 --> 00:37:07,410 Our churches at 221, 223, 34th Street, Newport News, Virginia 2306, I mean it's giving 750 00:37:08,710 --> 00:37:14,910 2307 and I want to thank Alan Tanner who is the property owner who is allowing us 751 00:37:15,230 --> 00:37:21,970 to bring the churches, not just my church, but as other churches that's inactive and helping 752 00:37:21,970 --> 00:37:28,390 this cause, and we want the council to know that we are putting out efforts in fourth, 753 00:37:28,590 --> 00:37:35,510 so if y'all can help us in any way possible, if we come to your desk with something, we 754 00:37:35,510 --> 00:37:38,310 just want y'all to help and provide that. 755 00:37:38,830 --> 00:37:39,410 Thank you, sir. 756 00:37:39,450 --> 00:37:39,770 Thank you. 757 00:37:40,310 --> 00:37:40,910 Councilman Vick. 758 00:37:41,050 --> 00:37:41,890 Yeah, I just have one thing. 759 00:37:42,530 --> 00:37:46,750 You know, I don't know if you know, do you know about the books crossing innovation and opportunity 760 00:37:46,750 --> 00:37:52,890 in the center, on around 30th and Justin Avenue where they can go and get jobs, 761 00:37:53,530 --> 00:37:55,730 the connectivity to jobs and job training. 762 00:37:56,350 --> 00:38:01,990 They also have the connectivity with the Virginia RealWorks program that connects people to jobs. 763 00:38:02,210 --> 00:38:07,710 Because as you very well know pastor, that so many people, if they can get a job, 764 00:38:08,270 --> 00:38:10,610 they can make their income and they will not have to be homeless. 765 00:38:11,050 --> 00:38:15,470 So what I employ you to do is be able to connect with the Brooks Cross and 766 00:38:15,470 --> 00:38:19,830 an innovation opportunity center to be able to help them find employment, which will 767 00:38:19,830 --> 00:38:25,130 help them then be a general income so they can, you know, not be home. 768 00:38:25,230 --> 00:38:30,270 I'm familiar with Brooks Cross because I put my daughter, she got a job working for 769 00:38:30,270 --> 00:38:36,250 the congressperson in the summer. So I use Brooks Cross and so I know about that. But what 770 00:38:36,250 --> 00:38:43,210 I'm, what I'm, what I'm, what we have to do is know about all the programs so that there's 771 00:38:43,210 --> 00:38:48,330 there's people that don't know about them, and that's where, if I'm boots on the ground, 772 00:38:48,610 --> 00:38:53,390 doing that, I need this information, and maybe that's where we all connect and share, 773 00:38:54,030 --> 00:38:57,590 and put it out there saying that, no, you're not alone, you're not by yourself, there are 774 00:38:57,590 --> 00:38:59,470 things here, here, here, here, and here. 775 00:38:59,570 --> 00:38:59,970 That's right. 776 00:39:00,250 --> 00:39:00,750 You know what I mean? 777 00:39:00,990 --> 00:39:04,030 So, it's not me just saying that this is the answer. 778 00:39:04,210 --> 00:39:11,530 I know that there's stuff out there that I didn't like, there's a program that they have 779 00:39:11,530 --> 00:39:20,170 out there. I forgot what the name of it is. Hampton Rose Workforce Council. No. Tom DeShine. 780 00:39:21,670 --> 00:39:28,230 Chancellor Shine. Yes, I'm here and that's a great program that you can step into and stuff like that. 781 00:39:28,390 --> 00:39:34,110 Then we have good stuff like we have of course we're going to help people with prayer and knowing God, 782 00:39:34,430 --> 00:39:41,030 but food, job search, housing, legal assistance, off-training. If you want to start your own business, 783 00:39:41,030 --> 00:39:50,010 So just reframing the people's mind, you're not just, you fell into the situation, you're not permanently in that situation, right? 784 00:39:50,010 --> 00:39:50,790 Okay, thank you. 785 00:39:50,910 --> 00:39:51,170 Thank you. 786 00:39:51,230 --> 00:39:51,450 All right. 787 00:39:52,170 --> 00:39:52,890 John Watson. 788 00:39:55,160 --> 00:39:55,560 Okay. 789 00:39:56,260 --> 00:40:01,740 At this time, when we now move to new business, we're going to let Vice Mayor Bethany go first. 790 00:40:02,120 --> 00:40:02,260 Yep. 791 00:40:02,980 --> 00:40:06,440 We have a new member joining our team. 792 00:40:06,440 --> 00:40:20,580 So, I have a motion, I move to adopt an ordinance authorizing the execution of an employment contract between the City of Newport News and Tammy Danceller for the position of City Auditor. 793 00:40:21,180 --> 00:40:23,420 A copy of the ordinance is before you. 794 00:40:24,080 --> 00:40:24,700 Second. 795 00:40:25,040 --> 00:40:29,000 Moves and seconded. At this time is there any discussion? Call the roll, please. 796 00:40:29,000 --> 00:40:36,420 Councilman Long, Councilwoman Vick, Councilwoman Woodbury, Vice Mayor Bethany, Councilman Ealy, 797 00:40:37,040 --> 00:40:40,880 Councilman Harris, Mayor Jones, Motion Carrier, 7-0. 798 00:40:41,080 --> 00:40:41,380 Thank you. 799 00:40:42,040 --> 00:40:42,700 She is here. 800 00:40:44,320 --> 00:40:54,500 If you would mind, thank you so much for not only serving our country in the military but 801 00:40:54,500 --> 00:40:57,580 also for choosing to serve the residents of Newport News. 802 00:41:02,420 --> 00:41:05,340 Councilman Victor you on the spot I didn't you know I was going to tell you 803 00:41:05,340 --> 00:41:11,180 you have to. It's always a time to shine. First of all I would like to say thank 804 00:41:11,180 --> 00:41:18,260 you I am honored and humble for you all trusting in me to become your first 805 00:41:18,260 --> 00:41:24,660 city auditor ever. I am a believer so I trust God that he would guide me and 806 00:41:24,660 --> 00:41:30,140 direct me and I will be able to do whatever you need me to do and to meet the 807 00:41:30,140 --> 00:41:35,380 expectations of the council. And I also want to introduce my husband who is here with me. 808 00:41:35,460 --> 00:41:38,200 Mr. Daryl Dance. Thank you, 809 00:41:42,110 --> 00:41:45,730 ma'am. We're going to go back to the original order, Mr. 810 00:41:45,870 --> 00:41:49,670 Manager. None, sir. City Attorney? Nothing, sir. 811 00:41:49,950 --> 00:41:55,070 City Clerk? Nothing, sir. Councilman Harris. Yes, and good evening to everyone and thank you 812 00:41:55,070 --> 00:42:00,290 for everyone who came out on tonight to be a part of our public meeting. I just had a couple 813 00:42:00,290 --> 00:42:07,830 things real quick. I wanted to send a special shout out to the Victor program in Miss 814 00:42:07,830 --> 00:42:15,050 Latoya Wallace for their pop-up community cookout that they had out at the Grove and residential 815 00:42:15,050 --> 00:42:22,610 community in the North District in which they bought radio food, games, inflatables for the community 816 00:42:23,290 --> 00:42:29,470 in which the young people had a good opportunity to come out and just enjoy some fun and then they 817 00:42:29,470 --> 00:42:33,950 They also had some resources for the families in the community that they typically would 818 00:42:33,950 --> 00:42:36,050 not be privy to. 819 00:42:36,210 --> 00:42:39,810 So that was amazing that they were able to get that information that was shared with 820 00:42:39,810 --> 00:42:39,990 them. 821 00:42:40,090 --> 00:42:43,930 So I want to thank the members of the Victor program for putting on that event. 822 00:42:44,550 --> 00:42:52,470 Also want to thank Sandra Check, Dr. Sandra Cherry for inviting me out to the chaplains 823 00:42:52,470 --> 00:42:58,670 of Newport News prayer event that they had on last Friday in which I was able to be a part 824 00:42:58,670 --> 00:43:27,270 of the event in which they, all the chaplains and Newport News who do a phenomenal job of being out there with the Newport News Police Department Chief Drew, and they're often called out the traumatic situations just to pray a covering over the officers and any of those that were involved in an incident that may have occurred, they prayed over the community, prayed for our schools, prayed for the member first responders, so that was a very phenomenal event that we had an opportunity to attend. 825 00:43:27,270 --> 00:43:33,170 and to Mr. Tommy Raymond, who was able to have his annual city fest, 826 00:43:33,730 --> 00:43:37,450 in which a lot of our young people from the Hurricanes organization 827 00:43:37,450 --> 00:43:39,050 was able to participate. 828 00:43:39,670 --> 00:43:43,770 We had cheerleaders from the North District that went out there 829 00:43:43,770 --> 00:43:47,490 and did an amazing job during that event. 830 00:43:48,010 --> 00:43:51,070 I do have a young person I want to highlight on tonight. 831 00:43:51,730 --> 00:43:55,710 I want to acknowledge Adriana Sutherland. 832 00:43:56,290 --> 00:44:00,710 Adrienne is an eighth grader, she's a scholar at Ella Fitzgerald Middle School. 833 00:44:01,270 --> 00:44:04,930 She's a member of the Hurricanes Cheer and Tracking Field teams. 834 00:44:05,310 --> 00:44:09,850 She enjoys hanging out with her friends and of course making TikToks, which almost 835 00:44:09,850 --> 00:44:10,610 everybody does. 836 00:44:11,290 --> 00:44:13,150 Well, young people, I still don't know how to do it. 837 00:44:13,870 --> 00:44:19,690 In the future, Adrienne, she aspires to attend college on an athletic scholarship and I just 838 00:44:19,690 --> 00:44:24,570 want to say congratulations to her, she's doing a phenomenal job, not just in her recreational 839 00:44:24,570 --> 00:44:30,110 activities but she's doing phenomenal job in the classroom and as always whenever I get the 840 00:44:30,110 --> 00:44:35,490 opportunity to get information on a young person doing great things in school outside of school I 841 00:44:35,490 --> 00:44:40,750 just want to let the city know about them and so Adriana congratulations to you and continue to do 842 00:44:40,750 --> 00:44:45,790 great things and that's all I have there. Thank you councilman Long. Oh it's always a pleasure to see 843 00:44:45,790 --> 00:44:50,950 people come out and speak about the different concerns that they have here in the city. 844 00:44:50,950 --> 00:44:58,310 I want to mention that this Saturday, October 26th at CNU Games Theater from 12 to 4, there 845 00:44:58,310 --> 00:44:59,610 will be a housing symposium. 846 00:45:00,000 --> 00:45:29,820 Title is breakthrough in housing, knighting communities, this is anyone, wherever you are in your housing journey, this is meant to be workshops, gear to provide the tools to empower you, whatever journey you may be in your housing choice. Also, I would like to congratulate Tammy Danceler for becoming a new city auditor. Look forward to all the great work that you bring here to the city. 847 00:45:29,820 --> 00:45:38,620 that's all I have. Councilman Woodbury. Yes as you all can see I have my pumpkins on. I have my 848 00:45:38,620 --> 00:45:46,880 pumpkin earrings on. I am ready for Halloween. So I hope you are ready for Halloween but I really want 849 00:45:46,880 --> 00:45:55,680 to emphasize that the most important thing is that it be safe and that you follow the rules and I've 850 00:45:55,680 --> 00:45:57,920 I've got some candy at my house, so come on up. 851 00:45:58,360 --> 00:45:59,380 I'll be glad to share. 852 00:46:00,160 --> 00:46:03,280 But do be safe and do follow the rules. 853 00:46:03,920 --> 00:46:05,080 So thank you very much. 854 00:46:05,560 --> 00:46:06,180 Trick or treat. 855 00:46:07,480 --> 00:46:08,480 Thank you, ma'am. 856 00:46:08,740 --> 00:46:09,320 Councilman V. 857 00:46:09,780 --> 00:46:13,260 I just want to congratulate Ms. Dancer 858 00:46:13,260 --> 00:46:15,240 and welcome to the City of Newport News. 859 00:46:15,680 --> 00:46:19,040 But also let everyone know that elections are very important. 860 00:46:19,700 --> 00:46:24,880 We are coming very close on November the 50 election day, 861 00:46:24,880 --> 00:46:28,020 But we have three sites in Newport news. 862 00:46:28,540 --> 00:46:34,240 You can check out on the website in V.A.gov to where you can go and vote early. 863 00:46:34,740 --> 00:46:36,260 So make sure you get out to vote. 864 00:46:36,560 --> 00:46:37,440 That's all I have, Mr. Mayor. 865 00:46:37,640 --> 00:46:38,700 Thank you, ma'am. Councilman Ealy. 866 00:46:41,060 --> 00:46:49,300 I just want to thank the Parks and Recreation Department for all they're doing with the youth basketball in the city. 867 00:46:49,300 --> 00:46:52,480 was what to my knowledge that Youth Basketball is free. 868 00:46:52,940 --> 00:46:58,180 Forced citizens of Newport News, which has been overwhelming support from citizens in Newport news. 869 00:46:58,180 --> 00:47:00,880 They've been very excited to have it free. 870 00:47:01,160 --> 00:47:09,140 We'll be having a meeting for parents this Thursday at Achievement Dream Tennis Center from 6 to 8 p.m. 871 00:47:09,820 --> 00:47:13,140 Looking for coaches and players. 872 00:47:13,720 --> 00:47:15,080 The ages are 7 to 15. 873 00:47:15,080 --> 00:47:20,140 So if you are interested to bring your young child out and let's call it 874 00:47:20,600 --> 00:47:24,440 Bring them out from 68th 10th Center, and we still are looking for coaches. 875 00:47:24,960 --> 00:47:28,440 We had a meeting on Saturday, hit about 11 coaches show up. 876 00:47:28,820 --> 00:47:30,800 So we need about 10 to 11 more. 877 00:47:31,460 --> 00:47:35,200 No, we really need 12 because my mom thinks she's a coach. 878 00:47:35,200 --> 00:47:36,300 She came to the coaches meeting. 879 00:47:37,900 --> 00:47:41,320 She came to the coaches meeting and she already have two assistant coaches. 880 00:47:41,940 --> 00:47:44,040 And I said, Mom, would you know our basketball ball? 881 00:47:44,040 --> 00:47:51,640 She said I know about saving children lives and being a mom, so I told her she could be a team mom, so we don't we want that to be the last result. 882 00:47:52,160 --> 00:48:03,720 So if you are interested in being a coach, I beg you, I urge you come out to the people during Tennessee Center this Thursday from 68. 883 00:48:04,600 --> 00:48:13,060 We also have Quenata Wilmington coming to Down in Gross this Thursday from 78 to do a dance workshop. 884 00:48:13,280 --> 00:48:16,160 She used to practice in dance hell-nupered news. 885 00:48:16,980 --> 00:48:21,680 She was on tour recently with Beyonce. She's done three tours with her. 886 00:48:22,400 --> 00:48:26,960 She also did one of her real-made dancers, and she also danced with Megan Estogian. 887 00:48:26,960 --> 00:48:33,200 for her to come back to this area and has made it dancing around the world and countless 888 00:48:33,800 --> 00:48:41,040 TV commercials ads want to give back to our kids at Nupin News. It's for Nupin News 889 00:48:41,040 --> 00:48:47,180 residents only and it's free of charge. It's no trick, no free. So thank you. 890 00:48:47,180 --> 00:48:48,080 all people come. 891 00:48:51,540 --> 00:48:58,920 You could kick us off, Dr. Woodbury. So that is a downing gross 892 00:48:58,920 --> 00:49:04,300 this Thursday starts at seven o'clock and we're asking parents to bring 893 00:49:04,300 --> 00:49:08,740 your children around six thirty. And I also have the opportunity to attend the 894 00:49:08,740 --> 00:49:13,940 arts band performance at Todd Stadium. I will say our youth are doing amazing 895 00:49:13,940 --> 00:49:15,040 and things in the arts and 896 00:49:15,040 --> 00:49:15,320 new produce. 897 00:49:16,180 --> 00:49:17,880 They had a band performance, all 898 00:49:17,880 --> 00:49:19,880 the bands, high schools, and 899 00:49:19,880 --> 00:49:20,820 some of the school bands in 900 00:49:20,820 --> 00:49:21,860 there was really good to see 901 00:49:21,860 --> 00:49:22,040 that. 902 00:49:22,960 --> 00:49:24,600 And great things are happening 903 00:49:24,600 --> 00:49:25,020 in new produce. 904 00:49:25,680 --> 00:49:26,800 And once again, I'm excited 905 00:49:26,800 --> 00:49:27,920 about a new auditor we have. 906 00:49:28,380 --> 00:49:30,600 Thank you for coming over the 907 00:49:30,600 --> 00:49:31,860 new produce, the best city. 908 00:49:32,480 --> 00:49:33,180 I know we got you from 909 00:49:33,180 --> 00:49:35,080 Norfolk, but welcome home. 910 00:49:37,320 --> 00:49:38,300 That's all, Mr. Mayor. 911 00:49:38,680 --> 00:49:39,060 Nice man. 912 00:49:41,560 --> 00:49:42,840 I want to thank everybody 913 00:49:42,840 --> 00:49:44,100 everybody for coming out for sure. 914 00:49:44,320 --> 00:49:48,240 Again, congratulations, Ms. Danceley, we're looking forward to working with you. 915 00:49:48,820 --> 00:49:54,480 I do want to give a special shout out to Chief Drew and our co-case unit. 916 00:49:55,540 --> 00:49:58,860 Which, and Chief correct me if I'm wrong, isn't even a year old. 917 00:49:59,960 --> 00:50:02,400 And so, I don't know if everyone saw in the news. 918 00:50:02,960 --> 00:50:07,780 We saw our first murder with the co-case unit, and 919 00:50:07,780 --> 00:50:11,520 being able to provide closure to the family's paramount. 920 00:50:11,520 --> 00:50:19,720 And so I think I'm extremely grateful we invested in our department and I'm grateful for the chief and the team. 921 00:50:19,880 --> 00:50:23,880 I had the opportunity to meet our co-occasional team. 922 00:50:23,900 --> 00:50:28,900 They are working hard and diligent to provide relief to a lot more families. 923 00:50:29,440 --> 00:50:33,600 And so I'm looking forward to seeing the great work that they're going to do. 924 00:50:34,220 --> 00:50:35,740 And with that, that is all I have, Mr. Mayor. 925 00:50:36,100 --> 00:50:36,400 Thank you. 926 00:50:37,040 --> 00:50:42,320 No big speeches just want to say ma'am welcome to the team and John appreciate the comments and with that 927 00:50:42,320 --> 00:50:43,180 Senator and thanks