MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE NEWPORT NEWS CITY COUNCIL HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHANIBERS 2400 WASHINGTON AVENUE May 28, 2013 7:00 P.M. PRESENT: Sharon P. Scott; Joseph C. Whitaker; Dr. Patricia P. Woodbury; Herbert H. Bateman, Robert S. Coleman; and McKinley L. Price, DDS --6 ABSENT: Tina L. Vick A. Call to Order Mayor Price called the meeting to order. Mayor Price stated the City Code identi?ed the procedure for citizen participation regarding items on the Council agenda, as well as the opportunity for citizens to address City Council on matters germane to the business of the Council. He explained matters that were germane to the business of Council meant matters that the City Council, by law, were empowered to act upon. This did not include announcements that were personal to an individual, business, or organization. He pointed out copies of the ordinance highlighting citizen participation and encouraged citizens to review the document. Mayor Price requested that cell phones and/or pagers be silenced or turned off. B. Invocation The invocation was rendered by Reverend Tim Porter, Parkview United Methodist Church. C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Councilwoman Scott. D. Presentations 1. Presentation: Senate Resolution Recognizing the Newport News Fire Department Bomb Squad Captain James Gower; Bomb Squad Commander Tom Geiger; Master Fire?gher Bomb Tech Robert Grigsby; Senior Fire?ghter Bomb Tech James Stanek; and Lt. William Frontal, all members of the Newport News Bomb Squad, accepted the resolution. Mayor Price stated, during the 2013 General Assembly Session, The Honorable John C. Miller, Senator, First Senatorial District, submitted legislation recognizing the Newport News Fire Department Bomb Squad for 30 years of continuous service to the citizens of Newport News and Hampton Roads. Mayor Price introduced Senator Miller to present the resolution to members of the Newport News Bomb Squad. Page 2 Minutes of Regular Meeting May 28, 2013 D. Presentations Continued 1. Presentation: Senate Resolution Recognizing the Newport News Fire Department Bomb Squad Continued Senator Miller stated Senate Resolution 38, passed by the Senate on February 14, 2013, recognized the Newport News Fire Department Bomb Squad for 30 years of outstanding service to the Hampton Roads region (a copy of Senate Resolution No. 38 is attached and made a part of these minutes). 2. Proclamation: African-American Music Appreciation Month June 2013 Ms. Kenisha Sumner, Superintendent of Cultural Arts, Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism and Mr. Jap Curry, accepted the proclamation. Mayor Price stated the United States embarked on a musical journey that changed the face of music following World War II. He stated the 19503 through 19703 was a time of cultural change, and music re?ected what was happening. and Blues and Rock Roll popularized African?American music and many African-American musicians rose to prominence and enjoyed success. The Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center was committed to honoring hometown performing arts icons, and was proud to honor eight bands during a ceremony at the Downing?Gross Center on Saturday, June 1, 2013. Mayor Price proclaimed June 2013 as African-American Appreciation Music Month. He saluted and recognized musical geniuses of yesterday: Jap Curry and the Blazers; the Virginia Swingers; the Jesse Powers Orchestra; Ben Dale and the Co Ops; the Rockin? Cabanas; The Jamming Jammers; Count Boddie and the Sultans; and Charlie McClendon and the Magnificents. 3. Resolution of Appreciation: Neil A. Morgan Mr. Neil Morgan, City Manager, accepted the resolution. Mayor Price stated after nearly 27 years of dedicated service to the City of Newport News, City Manager Neil A. Morgan announced his retirement effective May 31, 2013. Mayor Price, on behalf of his colleagues on the City Council, expressed deep and sincere appreciation for all that Neil had done for the City. He extended best wishes to Neil on his retirement and in all his future endeavors. MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL WOMAN SECONDED BY COUNCIL WOMAN WOODB UR AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY EXCUSE COUNCIL WOMAN VICK FROM THIS MEETING. E. Public Hearings 1. Ordinance Authorizing a Change of Zoning, Z-l3-339, to the Newport News Planning Commission for a Portion of City-owned Property Located at 15194 Warwick Boulevard (Denbigh Landfill site) from P1 Park to M2 Heavy Industrial AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN ORDINANCE NO. 5028-97 BY AMENDING THAT CERTAIN MAP ENTITLED, DISTRICT Page 3 Minutes of Regular Meeting May 28, 2013 E. Public Hearings Continued 1. Ordinance Authorizing a Change of Zoning, 2?13-339, to the Newport News Planning Commission for a Portion of City-owned Property Located at 15194 Warwick Boulevard (Denbigh Land?ll site) from P1 Park to M2 Heavy Industrial Continued (CONSISTING OF REAL ESTATE TAX ASSESSMENT MAPS 001 THROUGH 322 AND KEPT ON FILE IN THE OFFICES OF THE DEPARTMENTS OF CODES COMPLLANCE AND PLANNING) DATED THE 10TH DAY OF JUNE, 1997, WHICH SAID MAP IS MADE A PART OF THE SAID ORDINANCE NO. 5028?97. This ordinance authorized a Change of Zoning, 2?13-339, to the Newport News Planning Commission for a portion of City-owned property located at 15194 Warwick Boulevard, the Denbigh Land?ll site. Changing the zoning of the property to M2 Heavy Industrial brought the property into conformance with the Framework for the Future 2030 Comprehensive Plan, the Stoney Rim Park Master Plan and the existing use. The rezoned property was outside of the property identified as park in the Stoney Rim Park Master Plan. On May 1, 2013, the City Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the request. The City Manager recommended approval. Councilwoman Scott moved closure of the public hearing; seconded by Vice Mayor Bateman. Vote on Roll Call Ayes: Scott, Whitaker, Woodbury, Bateman, Coleman, Price Nays: None Vice Mayor Bateman moved adoption of the above ordinance; seconded by Councilman Coleman. Vote on Roll Call Ayes: Scott, Whitaker, Woodbury, Bateman, Coleman, Price Nays: None 2. Ordinance Authorizing a Planned Development Sign Flexibility Option, PDFO-13-04, to Riverside Healthcare Association, Inc, to Increase the Overall Sign Area Allowed by the Sign Ordinance AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR FOUR (4) SIGNS LOCATED AT 500 J. CLYDE MORRIS ONE (1) SIGN LOCATED AT THE J. CLYDE MORRIS BOULEVARD ENTRANCE OF THE SAID SITE AND THREE (3) SIGNS TO BE LOCATED, RESPECTIVELY, AT THE REMAINING J. CLYDE MORRIS BOULEVARD ENTRANCES OF THE SITE, WHICH SIGNS SHALL CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS STATED HEREIN AND TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 33.01- 6(f) OF THE NEWPORT NEWS CITY CODE. This ordinance granted a Planned DeveIOpment Flexibility Sign Option permit to Riverside Healthcare Association, Inc. for four (4) freestanding signs on the Riverside Medical Center property located at 500 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard. Riverside Healthcare Association, Inc. sought to increase the overall freestanding Sign area allowed by the Sign Ordinance at its Riverside Medical Center Complex. The increase included the installation of three (3) new 32-square-foot freestanding signs to be located at each of the three entrances along J. Clyde Morris Boulevard. The request brought the fourth freestanding Sign, which already existed, into compliance. On May 1, 2013, the City Planning Page 4 Minutes of Regular Meeting May 28, 2013 B. Public Hearings Continued 2. Ordinance Authorizing a Planned Development Sign Flexibility Option, PDFO-I3-04, to Riverside Healthcare Association, Inc, to Increase the Overall Sign Area Allowed by the Sign Ordinance Continued Commission voted unanimously with one abstention to recommend approval with conditions. The City Manager recommended approval. Ms. Molly Trant, 701 Town Center Drive, Ste. 100, Newport News, Attorney for the applicant, Riverside Healthcare Association, Inc., was available for questions only. Councilman Whitaker moved closure of the public hearing; seconded by Councilman Coleman. Vote on Roll Call Ayes: Scott, Whitaker, Woodbury, Bateman, Coleman, Price Nays: None Vice Mayor Bateman moved adoption of the above ordinance; seconded by Councilman Coleman. Vote on Roll Call Ayes: Scott, Whitaker, Woodbury, Bateman, Coleman, Price Nays: None F. Consent Agenda Councilwoman Woodbury moved adoption of the Consent Agenda, Items 1 through 4 as amended, both inclusive, as shown below; seconded by Vice Mayor Bateman. (1) Minutes of Regular Meeting Minutes of May 14, 2013 Vote on Roll Call: Ayes: Scott, Whitaker, Woodbury, Bateman, Coleman, Price Nays: None (2) Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Hampton Roads Telephone Analysis Sharing Network (HRTASN) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DTRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, THAT CERTAIN HAMPTON ROADS TELEPHONE ANALYSIS SHARING NETWORK MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING. This resolution approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Hampton Roads Telephone Analysis Sharing Network (HRTASN). The members of the Peninsula Narcotics Enforcement Task Force (PNETF) realized the need to cooperate in the collection, analysis and sharing of telephone intelligence information. The PNETF, whose membership was comprised of the Virginia Department of State Police, the Hampton Police Division and the Newport News Police Department, maintained and operated a Telephone Analysis Room. The room included connectivity with telephone service providers and/or other Page 5 Minutes of Regular Meeting May 28, 2013 F. Consent Agenda Continued (2) Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Hampton Roads Telephone Analysis Sharing Network (I-IRTASN) Continued law enforcement agencies that had connectivity with telephone service providers not directly connected with the PNETF. The MOU remained in effect until terminated by the parties through written notice by the participating agencies? Chiefs of Police, 45 days prior to said withdrawal. Each PNETF participating agency made an annual $10,000 payment, subject to their respective governing bodies approving the annual appropriation. The City Manager recommended approval. (No registered speakers) Vote on Roll Call: Ayes: Scott, Whitaker, Woodbury, Bateman, Coleman, Price Nays: None (3) Resolution Approving the Appointment of a Coordinator of Emergency Management A RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF SCOTT W. LIEBOLD AS COORDINATOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. This resolution appointed a Coordinator of Emergency Management. The Coordinator of Emergency Management was retiring, and the City had to remain prepared to respond to natural and man? made emergencies as they occurred. The Code of Virginia, Section 44-14619, specified that each political subdivision shall have a Director of Emergency Management and that a Coordinator of Emergency Management shall be appointed by the Director with the consent of City Council. Effective June 1, 2013, the title, duties, and responsibilities of the Coordinator of Emergency Management, as set forth in State Code and the City?s Code of Ordinances, would be appointed to Scott Liebold, Acting Fire Chief. The City Manager recommended approval. (No registered speakers) Vote on Roll Call: Ayes: Scott, Whitaker, Woodbury, Bateman, Coleman, Price Nays: None (4) Resolution Authorizing and Approving Riverside Patient Transport to Operate and Conduct Business in the City of Newport News, Virginia A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL FOR RIVERSIDE HOSPITAL, INC., DOING BUSINESS AS RIVERSIDE PATIENT TRANSPORT, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN TRANSPORT SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS. This resolution allowed Riverside Patient Transport to operate and conduct business in the City of Newport News. The City received a request from Riverside Hospital, Inc., Operating a business as Riverside Patient Transport, to allow it to provide non-emergency medical transport services to the citizens of Newport News. Pursuant to the Code of Virginia, Section 152-955, and Virginia Administrative Code Regulation 12 VAC 5?31-420, the Virginia Department of Health required applicants for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) licensure to obtain a resolution from the governing body of each locality where the agency would provide services. The City Manager recommended approval. Page 6 Minutes of Regular Meeting May 28, 2013 F. Consent Agenda Continued (4) Resolution Authorizing and Approving Riverside Patient Transport to Operate and Conduct Business in the City of Newport News, Virginia Continued (No registered speakers) Vote on Roll Call: Ayes: Scott, Whitaker, Woodbury, Baternan, Coleman, Price Nays: None G. Other City Council Actions (1) Ordinance Authorizing the Conveyance of City-owned Property Located at 11852 Jefferson Avenue to the Economic Development Authority (EDA) of Newport News, Virginia and Delegation to the EDA of Approval Authority Related to Encroachments into the Property AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING DEEDS, NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN CITY OWNED PROPERTY TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, AND DELEGATING TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA THE AUTHORITY TO AUTHORIZE ENCROACHMENTS WITHIN SAID PROPERTY. This ordinance authorized and directed the City Manager to execute any and all documents, including deeds necessary to effectuate the conveyance of City-owned property to the Economic Development Authority (EDA) and delegating to the EDA the authority to authorize encroachments onto the property. Mr. John R. Lawson, II acquired property addressed as 11850 Jefferson Avenue adjacent to City?owned prOperty, historically referred to as Parcel D, and addressed as 11852 Jefferson Avenue. Mr. Lawson discussed with EDA staff his desire to subdivide the property to allow for development on the approximate 5-acre undeveloped portion adj acent to the existing building. Under the conditions, Parcel created a challenge for public access between Jefferson Avenue and the S-acre undeveloped portion of 11850 Jefferson Avenue. Parcel was subject to City Council?imposed restrictions related to its utilization as a buffer zone. It was anticipated that during the next year, Parcel and its buffer zone would be impacted by several public and private initiatives. EDA ownership of Parcel would bring desired ef?ciencies for coordination among all entities involved. The City Manager recommended approval. (No registered speakers) Councilman Coleman moved adoption of the above ordinance; seconded by Councilman Whitaker. Councilwoman Woodbury inquired whether this was the property that originally was supposed to be developed by Jefferson Lab. City Manager Morgan replied no. He stated the property was currently platted as part of the Mueller Martini Manufacturing facility. It was purchased as one parcel, and there were approximately six undeveloped acres north of the Page 7 Minutes of Regular Meeting May 28, 2013 G. Other City Council Actions Continued (1) Ordinance Authorizing the Conveyance of ity-owned Property Located at 11852 Jefferson Avenue to the Economic Development Authority (EDA) of Newport News, Virginia and Delegation to the EDA of Approval Authority Related to Encroachments into the Property Continued current factory. It was contiguous to Jefferson Lab; however, never owned by Jefferson Lab. Councilwoman Woodbury understood that it was adjacent to Jefferson Lab; however, she thought the City was going to preserve some of the land for expansion by Jefferson Lab. City Manager replied that was the thought on the land that the Economic Development Authority controlled around the SCOT Center, north of Jefferson Lab. He stated the land in question was south of Jefferson Lab. Vote on Roll Call Ayes: Scott, Whitaker, Woodbury, Coleman, Price Nays: None Abstention: Bateman (His employer, TowneBank, had a relationship with the principal owner of the property.) (2) Ordinance Amending and Reordaining City Code, Chapter 28, Offenses? Miscellaneous; Section Curfew During a State of Local Emergency, to Clarify the Authority of the City Manager to Impose a Curfew After the Declaration of a Local or State Emergency AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 28, OFFENSES-MISCELLANEOUS, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, SECTION 28-4.1, CURFEW DURING A STATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY. This ordinance amended and reordained City Code, Chapter 28, Offenses-Miscellaneous; Section 28-4.1, Curfew During A State of Local Emergency. In the interest of public safety, a request was made to amend the City Code of Ordinances to clarify the authority of the City Manager to impose a curfew after the Declaration of a Local or State Emergency. The ordinance required any curfew imposed to speci?cally identify geographical areas impacted, required appropriate notice to the public, and required subsequent rati?cation by City Council. The City Manager recommended approval. (No registered speakers) Councilwoman Woodbury moved adoption of the above ordinance; seconded by Councilman Whitaker. Vote on Roll Call Ayes: Scott, Whitaker, Woodbury, Bateman, Coleman, Price Nays: None Page 8 Minutes of Regular Meeting May 28, 2013 G. Other City Council Actions Continued (3) Ordinance Amending City Code, Chapter 31, Pensions and Retirement; Article 11., Employees? Retirement Fund; Division 2., De?nitions; Section 31-25; Division 3., Membership; Section 31-31; Division 4., Credited Service; Section 31?35; and 31-44; Division 5., Eligibility for, Receipt and Amounts of, Retirement Bene?ts; Section 31-54; 31?55; and 31-64 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 31, PENSIONS AND RETIREMENT, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, ARTICLE 11., RETIREMENT FUND, DIVISION 2., DEFINITIONS, SECTION 31?25, DIVISION 3., MEMBERSHIP, SECTION 31-31, EXCLUSIONS FROM DIVISION 4., CREDITED SERVICE, SECTION 31?35, CREDITED SERVICE FOR WORK PERFORMED FOR A PARTICIPATING SECTION 31?44, MILITARY DIVISION 5., ELIGIBILITY FOR, RECEIPT AND AMOUNTS OF, RETIREMENT SECTION 31-54, RETIREMENT SECTION 31-55, INCREASES IN AND SECTION 31-64, ELIGIBLE ROLLOVER DISTRIBUTIONS. This ordinance amended and reordained City Code, Chapter 31, Pensions and Retirement; Article 11., Employees? Retirement Fund; Division 2., De?nitions; Section 31?25, De?nitions, Division 3., Membership, Section 31?31, Exclusions from Membership; Division 4., Credited Service; Section 31?35, Credited Service for Work Performed for a Participating Employer; Section 31?44, Military Service; Division 5., Eligibility for Receipt and Amounts of, Retirement Bene?ts; Section 31-54, Retirement Allowances; Section 31?55, Post-Retirement Increases in Bene?ts; and Section 31-64, Eligible Rollover Distributions. Every ?ve years, all municipal retirement plans were required to apply for a ?determination letter? from the Internal Revenue Service, which indicated that the plan was ?quali?ed.? The Pension Board, its committees, and City Staff continued to review the overall structure of the closed Newport News Retirement Fund (NNERF) plan in preparation for the pension plan requali?cation application. The Board of Trustees recommended eight changes to NNERF. The City Manager recommended approval. (No registered speakers) Councilman Coleman moved adoption of the above ordinance; seconded by Councilman Whitaker. Vote on Roll Call Ayes: Scott, Whitaker, Woodbury, Bateman, Coleman, Price Nays: None F. Appropriations Councilwoman Scott moved adoption of Appropriations, Items 1 through 3, all inclusive, as shown below; seconded by Councilman Coleman. (1) Department of Engineering FY 2013 Bonds Authorized and Unissued: Stormwater Drainage Category Nelson Drive/Jones Road Drainage Improvements, Phase 2 A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM BONDS AUTHORIZED AND UNISSUED TO NELSON ROAD Page .9 Minutes of Regular Meeting May 28, 2013 F. ApprOpriations Continued (1) Department of Engineering FY 2013 Bonds Authorized and Unissued: Stormwater Drainage Category Nelson Drive/J ones Road Drainage Improvements, Phase 2 Continued DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 2 This resolution appropriated $475,000.00 from Fiscal Year 2013 Bonds Authorized and Unissued, Stormwater Drainage Category for the Nelson Drive/Jones Road Drainage Improvements, Phase 2. This project alleviated frequent ?ooding in the project area by providing new stormwater piping and drainage structures of proper capacity. The project also included replacement of area sanitary sewer and roadways affected by stormwater piping installation. City Council appropriated $1 million for this project in November 2012. This additional appropriation of $475,000 was required to fund the low bid for the project and a 10% construction contingency. The City Manager recommended approval. (No Speakers) Vote on Roll Call: Ayes: Scott, Whitaker, Woodbury, Bateman, Coleman, Price Nays: None (2) Department of Engineering FY 2013 Bonds Authorized and Unissued: Streets and Bridges Category Pedestrian and Road Safety Improvements Projects A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM BONDS AUTHORIZED AND UNISSUED TO PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS, TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADES AND UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING This resolution appropriated $925,000.00 from FY 2013 Bonds Authorized and Unissued, Streets and Bridges category for the Pedestrian and Road Safety Improvement Projects; Traffic Signal Upgrades, and Utility Undergrounding. The Pedestrian and Road Project funded pedestrian improvements at the intersections of 16th Street and Chestnut, Marshall, and Ivy Avenues and the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Tumberry Boulevard. The Traffic Signal Upgrade project funded the installation of a new traffic signal on Warwick Boulevard at the entrances to First Baptist Church and the Commonwealth Shopping Center located north of Maxwell Lane. The traffic signal at the intersection of Warwick Boulevard and 751" Street was damaged several times and was scheduled for a mast arm conversion project. The Utility Undergrounding project relocated utilities in conflict with the mast arm conversion project at the intersection of Warwick Boulevard and Beechmont Drive. The City Manager recommended approval. (No Speakers) Vote on Roll Call: Ayes: Scott, Whitaker, Woodbury, Bateman, Coleman, Price Nays: None Page 10 Minutes of Regular Meeting May 28, 2013 F. Appropriations Continued (3) Parks, Recreation and Tourism FY 2013 Bonds Authorized and Unissued: Parks and Recreation Category A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM BONDS AUTHORIZED AND UNISSUED TO PARKS FACILITIES AND RECREATION FACILITIES This resolution appropriated $1,178,000.00 from FY 2013 Bonds Authorized and Unissued: Parks and Recreation category for several major park and recreation facility repair and replacement projects. CIP projects in parks and recreation facilities were undertaken to address public safety, aesthetics, access, and usability issues for patrons and visitors. The appropriation directly addressed several of the issues, including the longstanding planned replacement of the old Huntington Park Tennis Center of?ce/storage//restroom building. The City Manager recommended approval. (No Speakers) Vote on Roll Call: Ayes: Scott, Whitaker, Woodbury, Bateman, Coleman, Price Nays: None 1. Citizen Comments on Matters Germane to the Business of City Council Mr. Antonio Thompson, 620-301h Street, Newport News, mentioned the recent tragic death of a youth in downtown Newport News. He stated the death of such a young person re?ected on the need to address safety and security in the community. His ongoing theme of enriching the treasury went hand?in?hand with enhancing safety and security within the community. He offered accolades to Police Chief James Fox and Mayor Price on how they conducted themselves during a recent news interview regarding Newport News police officers that were involved in criminal activity. He felt it was sad that the behavior of a least ranking officer could reflect negatively on the Police Chief who felt his job was in jeopardy. The Police Chief should not be held responsible for the personal criminal actions of his of?cers. He noted there were only 390 Police Officers for 190,000 citizens who demanded police services. He offered a donation to the Newport News Police Foundation for the good work they had done. Mr. Thompson felt the Police needed ?nancial help, and indicated each citizen had a responsibility to aid and assist the Police Department. Mr. Michael Minarik, 114 Linbrook Drive, Newport News, congratulated City Manager Morgan on his retirement. He thanked City Manager Morgan for his courtesy and response to him and his wife as well as all the citizens of the City of Newport News. He hoped City Council would hire a new City Manager that would emulate the things that City Manager Morgan had done in his approach to the citizens. Again, he thanked City Manager Morgan for his service to the City, and wished him well in his retirement and future endeavors. Page 11 Minutes of Regular Meeting May 28, 2013 J. New Business and Councilmember Comments Mayor Price presented A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER, ROHLF, AS INTERIM CITY MANAGER COMMENCING JUNE 1, 2013. Mayor Price stated this resolution authorized the appointment of Assistant City Manager Rohlf, as Interim City Manager commencing June 1, 2013 until the start date of the new City Manager being hired to replace City Manager Neil A. Morgan. He stated that from June 1, 2013 until the commencement date of the new City Manager, Interim City Manager, Rohlf, would receive a temporary increase above her base salary of ten percent per annum and Assistant City Manager, Alan K. Archer, would receive a temporary increase above his base salary of ?ve percent until such time as the new City Manager commenced employment with the City of Newport News. Vice Mayor Bateman moved adoption of the above resolution; seconded by Councilwoman Woodbury. Vote on Roll Call Ayes: Scott, Whitaker, Woodbury, Bateman, Coleman, Price Nays: None City Manager Morgan stated he had no business to report as his in-box was empty. City Attorney Owens wished City Manager Morgan farewell. He stated he had worked with Neil for more than 20 years. He wished Neil and his family Godspeed. City Clerk Mabel Washington Jenkins thanked City Manager Morgan for his leadership, guidance, and mentoring. She wished Neil well in his retirement. Councilwoman Scott thanked everyone for their participation in the 2013 Virginia Senior Games. She recalled at the last meeting that she promised she would bring back several medals from the games. She indicated she had won the Silver Medal in her age group in the Bowling event and the Bronze Medal in the Softball Hit and Throw event. She had conversations with many who travelled from as far away as North and South Carolina. She did not compete with anyone from Newport News, which meant the pressure was on for her to represent well. It was remarkable that the swimmer who won the Gold Medal was 101 years old, and was disappointed that she had not done as well as last year. Councilwoman Scott indicated she bowled with a gentleman that was 100 years old, who still drove and a 99 year old woman. They both received a Gold Medal because they did not have anyone to compete with in their age bracket. It was a great event. She was hopeful the event would be held in Newport News in 2014 with more citizen participation. Councilwoman Scott thanked City Manager Morgan for his leadership. She stated he had been a great City Manager, and she enjoyed their working relationship. She stated Page 12 Minutes of Regular Meeting May 28, 2013 J. New Business and Councilmember Comments Continued City Manager Morgan was always a good listener and always showed so much respect to members of City Council, individually, and as a body. He was always responsive whenever she called, even on the weekends, which she appreciated. She believed the future of Newport News was brighter because of City Manager Morgan?s leadership. He was innovative, encouraged his staff, and guided City Council in ways that were good for the future. The Strategic Plan that had been implemented under his leadership had put the City in a position to be one City. For that, she was grateful and appreciated City Manager Morgan?s leadership. She stated she would miss him, but wished him well in his retirement. Councilman Whitaker thanked City Manager Morgan for his service to the City. He stated he was going to miss him, and indicated he planned to visit him at Virginia Tech. His wished Neil Godspeed! Councilwoman Woodbury echoed all that had been said about City Manager Morgan and indicated this was a marvelous opportunity for him. She stated Neil had been a great City Manager, and she enjoyed working with him. There was never a time where she had asked for something and he did not respond, which she appreciated. In some ways he acted as a mentor to her, which she appreciated. She wished Neil well in his retirement and new career. Councilwoman Woodbury recognized and congratulated Mr. Brian Ramaley, Director, Department of Public Utilities, on his retirement from the City as of May 31, 2013. She wished him well in his retirement and in his new career. She was appreciative for his service and contributions to the City. Councilwoman Woodbury echoed support for Police Chief Fox as noted by Mr. Antonio Thompson. She thanked Mr. Thompson for sharing his thoughts in support of the Police Chief. She stated Police Chief Fox was a good person, and she was proud of his service. It was tough being at the top. People tried to make you responsible for everything, which was not true. Councilwoman Woodbury stated she had Visited Yates Elementary School where she read a book to two classes and led the children in song and dance. Councilwoman Woodbury stated she attended the Virginia Arts Festival Memorial Day Concert on Memorial Day, May 27, 2013. She stated the Menchville High School ROTC team performed and was terri?c. She felt everyone should have attended the concert as it was a great program. Councilwoman Woodbury presented A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, ON BEHEALF OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, THAT CERTAIN ADDENDUM NO. 2 DATED THE 28TH DAY OF MAY, 2013, TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, AND COLLINS L. OWENS, JR., CITY ATTORNEY. This resolution authorized and directed the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest, on behalf of the City of Newport News, Virginia, that certain Addendum No. 2 dated the 28th day of May, 2013, to the Agreement between the City of Newport News, Virginia, Collins L. Owens, Jr., City Attorney, which amended the City Attorney?s compensation as stated in the agreement. Page 13 Minutes of Regular Meeting May 28, 2013 J. New Business and Councilmember Comments Continued Councilwoman Woodbury moved adoption of the above resolution; seconded by Councilman Coleman. Vote on Roll Call Ayes: Scott, Whitaker, Woodbuiy, Bateman, Coleman, Price Nays: None Vice Mayor Bateman wished City Manager Morgan the best in his retirement. He stated Neil?s service to the City made it a better place. He thanked him for his service. Councilman Coleman thanked City Manager Morgan for 27 years of service to the City, and thanked his family for sharing him. He appreciated the patience, counseling and help that Neil offered him when he became a member of City Council. He thanked City Manager Morgan for leading with integrity in a professional and dignified manner. Councilman Coleman presented A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CHIEF DEPUTY CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, THAT CERTAIN ADDENDUM NO. 8 DATED THE 28?? DAY or MAY, 2013, TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRIGNIA, AND MABEL WASHINGTON JENKINS, FORMERLY KNOWN AS MABEL V. WASHINGTON, CITY CLERK. This resolution authorized and directed the City Manager to execute and the Chief Deputy City Clerk to attest, on behalf of the City of Newport News, Virginia, that certain Addendum No. 8 dated the 28th day of May, 2013, to the Agreement between the City of Newport News, Virginia and Mabel Washington Jenkins, formerly known as Mabel V. Washington, City Clerk, which would amend the City Clerk?s compensation as stated in Addendum No. 8 of said Agreement. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement dated December 1, 2004, would remain in full force and effect to the extent they may be modi?ed by this Addendum. Councilwoman Woodbury moved adoption of the above resolution; seconded by Vice Mayor Bateman. Vote on Roll Call Ayes: Scott, Whitaker, Woodbury, Bateman, Coleman, Price Nays: None Mayor Price stated he attended an event on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, where Mr. Jim Cheng, Commonwealth of Virginia Secretary of Commerce, announced that High Liner Foods USA, Inc. would expand its production plant in Newport News at an investment of $6 million. The expansion would generate 57 new jobs. Mayor Price noted the importance of Memorial Day observed on Monday, May 27, 2013. He stated he and his colleagues on City Council attended the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the Victory Arch, presented by the American Legion Braxton-Perkins Post 25, and the Virginia Arts Festival Memorial Day Concert featuring the US. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band at City Center at Oyster Point. He hoped the Memorial Concert would become an annual tradition as it was a wonderful concert and well attended. Mayor Price wished City Manager Morgan and his family Godspeed in his retirement. Page 14 Minutes of Regular Meeting May 28, 2013 K. Adjourn Mayor Price adjourned the meeting by addressing the Citizens. He stated, ?May what you say and do uplift the City of Newport News.? THERE BETNG 0 FURTHER BUSINESS, ON MOTION, COUNCIL ADJOURNED AT 7:52 P.M. CMC McKinley L. Price, DDS Chief Deputy City Clerk Mayor Presiding Of?cer A true copy, teste: City Clerk