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#NewportNews City Council Meeting Summary (7/25):
Public Hearings:
1. City Manager authorized to acquire property for Governor Drive Channel Stabilization Project, improving drainage and stormwater management.
2. First Amendment to Tower Attachment Lease approved for GAT Site Tower.
Consent Agenda: Approval of minutes for Work Session and Regular Meeting of June 27, 2023.
City Council Actions:
1. Amended City Code Chapter 29 for towing unattended vehicles in parks.
2. Resolution authorized City Manager to execute a Temporary License Agreement for Metro Fiber Networks to install fiber optic cables.
3. Property Conveyance: The council authorized the City Manager to execute the conveyance of a 1.168-acre city-owned property at Tech Center Parkway to the Economic Development Authority (EDA) of Newport News. This property was intended for development in coordination with W. M. Jordan Development for the Tech Center Research Park.
4. Funding for Tech Center Placemaking: The council approved an appropriation of $3.7 million for placemaking and amenity improvements at the Tech Center Research Park. These funds were allocated from various sources, including bond authorization and reappropriated excess funds.
5. Citizen Comments: During this segment, citizens shared various concerns and initiatives, including a plan to support youth, housing issues, and community maintenance.
6. City Manager Transition: The council approved the separation and severance agreement between the City and the former City Manager, Cynthia D. Rohlf. They also authorized the appointment of Assistant City Manager Alan Archer as the Acting City Manager.
7. Councilmember Comments: Council members expressed gratitude for the former City Manager's service, discussed upcoming events and initiatives, and emphasized the importance of community engagement.
8. Broadcasting Work Sessions: The Mayor announced that City Council would start broadcasting Work Sessions to make the city's business more accessible to the public, providing transparency and insight into discussions.
9. Innovation Program Manager: The city hired an Innovation Program Manager, emphasizing the importance of innovation in local government.
10. Adjournment: The meeting concluded at 7:45 PM.
full city council meeting from 7/25 can be found here:
https://newportnewsva.new.swagit.com/videos/267775?ts=0
8/8 city council meeting can be found here:
https://newportnewsva.new.swagit.com/videos/268720?ts=0
*minutes for each meeting are not immediately available for summation