The Council meeting involved several key actions and discussions. A right-of-way vacation for City Line Road was addressed, alongside various other actions including the receipt of utility easement bids, lease authorizations for voter registrar space, and the adoption of the 2026 Program for Public Information Plan. Significant appropriations were approved for several Department of Engineering bond projects, including fire station improvements, library replacement, and community resource area projects. Additionally, public hearings were held regarding property acquisitions for intersection and sidewalk improvements, a zoning amendment, and a conditional use permit for a recovery home. Presentations included proclamations for Human Services Awareness Week, Fire Prevention Week, and Adopt-A-Spot awards.
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The meeting agenda includes public hearings regarding the lease of City-Owned Seafood Industrial Park parcels to Wanchese Fish Company, an amendment to the South Central Jefferson Avenue Area Plan, and a zoning text amendment concerning floodplain development regulations. The agenda also covers consent items such as resolutions of recognition, acceptance of Sheriff's Office asset forfeiture funds, and a right-of-way license agreement. Additional business includes the readoption of the municipal budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, the approval of the Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development, the authorization of a property purchase, and the allocation of grants to local arts organizations.
Jun 23, 2026·Board meeting agenda
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council meeting addressed several agenda items, including the acquisition of property for the Warwick Boulevard and Oyster Point Road Improvement Project. The Council discussed a new lease agreement for the Virginia Living Museum and a third amendment to a lease with Cellco Partnership (Verizon Wireless) for the continued use of the Ground Air Transmission (GAT) site tower. Other business included an update on the 100th Anniversary of Newport News Waterworks, consideration of conditional use permits for various facilities, amendments to the fiscal year pay plan, and the readoption of the budget.
May 26, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council agenda included a presentation for the 2026 Great American Clean-Up Department Challenge and two public hearings regarding ordinances to authorize the issuance of water revenue notes and general obligation notes for capital improvement projects. Additionally, the Council considered a resolution authorizing an agreement between the City of Newport News and York County for the Brightwood Stream Restoration Project. The meeting also provided opportunities for comments from the City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, and council members.
