Newport News public meetings in 2023

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board will meet to conduct a closed session regarding the performance of election officials for the November 7, 2023, election. Other business is limited to procedural items.

• Closed session to review personnel performance of election officials for the November 7, 2023 Election

Electoral Board

The Newport News Electoral Board is meeting to review and approve the ADA Compliance Confirmation form for submission to the Virginia Department of Elections by the October 16th deadline. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including call to order, roll call, and introductions.

• Review and approval of ADA Compliance Confirmation form
• Submission deadline: October 16th to Virginia Department of Elections

Planning Commission

This agenda contains only a reference to the meeting documents package (CPC AGENDA PACKAGE 10.4.23.PDF) and no specific agenda items. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

Retirement Board

This meeting of the Newport News Retirement Board is scheduled, but the agenda contains no items for discussion or action. The only document is a notice stating there is no agenda.

Electoral Board

The Newport News Electoral Board is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. They will also discuss unfinished business, specifically needed actions identified during site visits, and hear the Registrar's report. Public comments will be accepted.

• Approval of minutes from August 1, 2023
• Discussion of needed actions from site visits
• Registrar's report
• Public comments

Electoral Board

The Newport News Electoral Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes from August 1, 2023. They will discuss unfinished business from site visits, hear the Registrar's report on election preparation, and consider delegating duties to the General Registrar. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from August 1, 2023
• Discussion of needed actions from site visits
• Registrar's report on election preparation
• New business: delegation of duties to the General Registrar
• Public comments period

Retirement Board

This meeting of the Newport News Retirement Board is scheduled, but the agenda contains only a notice that there are no agenda items. No decisions or discussions are listed.

The Board approved a recommendation from the Disability Committee to adopt an updated Disability Administration Policy. The policy clarifies how partial disability benefit increases are applied and the role of physician impairment ratings. The Disability Committee deferred action on 16 disability recertifications to the next meeting.

• Approved updated Disability Administration Policy (voted against by Mr. Haywood)
• Deferred action on 16 disability retiree recertifications

North End - Huntington Heights Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board approved renovation requests for properties on 61st Street, 54th Street, and 69th Street. The board denied requests to paint brick masonry white or leave it unpainted at 341 54th Street, instead requiring red paint to match existing brick. Minutes from the June 2023 meeting were also approved.

• Approved June 1, 2023 minutes (4-0)
• Approved vinyl windows, rear door, vinyl siding, and architectural shingles at 329 61st Street (4-0)
• Approved wrought iron handrail at 344 54th Street (4-0)
• Approved white wood front porch railings at 341 54th Street (4-0)
• Denied repainting brick masonry white or leaving it unpainted at 341 54th Street
• Approved repainting brick masonry red to match existing color at 341 54th Street (4-0)
• Approved garage alterations at 319 69th Street (4-0)

Electoral Board

The Newport News Electoral Board is meeting to conduct routine business, including a recess to visit seven precinct locations across the city. The board will also set its next meeting date. No substantive decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Visit Downtown Precinct at City Council Lobby, 2400 Washington Ave.
• Visit Reed Precinct at Downing Gross Cultural Art Center, 2410 Wickham Ave.
• Visit Briarfield Precinct at An Achievable Dream Middle & High School, 5720 Marshall Ave.
• Visit Newmarket Precinct at American Legion Post 25, 7609 Marshall Ave.
• Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Planning Commission

This is a procedural agenda item for the Newport News Planning Commission meeting on July 19, 2023. The only listed item is a reference to the agenda package PDF, with no specific decisions or discussions detailed in the provided text.

• Agenda package for the July 19, 2023 Planning Commission meeting

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended three requests to City Council: a zoning change for a multi-family dwelling and two conditional use permits for car washes on Warwick Boulevard.

• Recommended approval of rezoning CZ-2023-0001 from C1 Retail Commercial to R5 Low Density Multiple-Family Dwelling at 15459 Warwick Boulevard (8-0)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit CU-2023-0006 for a car wash at 12570 Warwick Boulevard with amended noise and fencing conditions (8-0)
• Approved minutes of the June 21, 2023 public meeting and work session

Retirement Board

The Board approved recommendations to rebalance the Pension, OPEB, and LODA funds to adjust asset allocations. The Board also adopted an updated Investment Policy Statement for the Pension Fund. Additionally, four dependents will be removed from health plans following an eligibility audit.

• Approved April 27, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rebalancing Pension Fund by moving ~$55M from equities to fixed income and U.S. Tips (unanimous)
• Adopted updated Pension Fund Investment Policy Statement (unanimous)
• Adopted OPEB and LODA asset allocations and authorized fund rebalancing (unanimous)
• Terminated health, dental, and vision membership for 4 dependents effective June 30, 2023

Planning Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Newport News Planning Commission meeting on June 21, 2023. The only listed item is a reference to the agenda package document (CPC AGENDA PACKAGE 6.21.23.PDF), with no specific decisions, proposals, or discussions detailed in the provided text.

• Agenda package document referenced (CPC AGENDA PACKAGE 6.21.23.PDF)

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended a special exception to allow the construction of a single-family home on a lot with less than 50 feet of frontage. The recommendation is sent to the Board of Zoning Appeals with conditions.

• Recommended approval of special exception SE-2023-0005 for a home at 1026 26th Street (8-0)
• Approved minutes of the June 7, 2023 public hearing

Planning Commission

This is a procedural work session agenda with no substantive items listed. The only document is the agenda PDF itself, indicating the meeting is likely for general discussion or administrative matters.

The Planning Commission received a presentation on the update process for the One City, One Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Planning Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the Newport News Planning Commission. The agenda contains only a reference to the agenda package document, with no specific items listed for decision or discussion.

The Planning Commission voted to recommend a zoning change for a 1.03-acre parcel to allow medium density multiple-family dwellings. The commission also held a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a women's group home, though no final vote on that item is recorded in the provided text.

• Recommended approval of zoning change CZ-2023-0002 from C2 General Commercial to R7 Medium Density Multiple-Family Dwelling at 5416 Jefferson Avenue (9-0)
• Approved minutes of May 17, 2023 public meeting and work session

North End - Huntington Heights Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board approved several applications for roofing, window, and fence replacements at four different properties. All motions passed with unanimous 5-0 votes.

• Approved roofing, windows, front door, lighting, and 6-ft wood privacy fence at 5114 Huntington Avenue (5-0)
• Approved 4-ft decorative privacy fencing at 339 60th Street (5-0)
• Approved replacement vinyl windows with 6:1 muntin pattern at 330 63rd Street (5-0)
• Approved replacement roof over the porch at 330 63rd Street (5-0)
• Approved replacement of slate tile roofing with GAF shingles at 318 53rd Street (5-0)
• Approved March 2, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Planning Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the Newport News Planning Commission. The agenda contains only a reference to the meeting documents package, with no specific items listed for decision or discussion.

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended a special exception to allow the expansion of a non-conforming use at 10710 Warwick Boulevard. The request involves modifying vacuum and finishing stations and installing a 6-foot opaque fence to screen vacuum producers.

• Recommended approval of special exception SE-2023-0004 for Autobell Car Wash (8-0)
• Approved minutes of the May 3, 2023 public hearing

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission conducted a work session to review and propose amendments to its bylaws. A motion to remove the invocation from the agenda failed to meet the required two-thirds vote. Final votes on all bylaw amendments will occur during a future public hearing.

• Agreed to rename 'Creed' to 'Purpose' on the agenda
• Agreed to change 'Chairman' and 'Vice-Chairman' to 'Chair' and 'Vice-Chair'
• Agreed to change pronouns from 'he/him' and 'she/her' to 'they/them'
• Agreed to remove the office of 'Chaplain'
• Agreed to language stating the chair shall equitably assign membership to all committees
• Agreed to announce roll call and quorum at the start of meetings
• Denied motion to remove invocation from agenda (5-3 vote; failed to meet two-thirds requirement)
• Agreed to keep the Pledge of Allegiance on the agenda

Hilton Village Architectural Review Board

The Board approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new post sign at 100 Hopkins Street. They also provided a design recommendation for playground equipment at Hilton Presbyterian Preschool. A proposal for a greenhouse structure was referred to Zoning for compliance review.

• Approved minutes from March 30, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 8.5-foot post sign for Bird Girl Bottle Shop at 100 Hopkins Street (5-0)
• Recommended lower-profile playground equipment for Hilton Presbyterian Preschool

Planning Commission

This agenda contains only a reference to the meeting documents package and no listed agenda items. The meeting appears to be procedural, with any substantive decisions or discussions not detailed in the provided text.

• No specific items listed in the agenda text

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of two conditional use permits: one for a wheelchair-accessible vehicle dealership at 6099 Jefferson Avenue and another for a new car dealership on a 6.96-acre portion of 13101 Jefferson Avenue. The Commission also voted unanimously to recommend a zoning text amendment allowing childcare centers by conditional use permit in single-family districts. All recommendations go to City Council for final action.

• Recommended approval of CU-2023-0002 for wheelchair-accessible vehicle dealership at 6099 Jefferson Ave (7-0)
• Recommended approval of CU-2023-0003 for new car dealership on 6.96 acres at 13101 Jefferson Ave (7-0)
• Recommended adoption of ZT-2023-0001 to allow childcare centers by conditional use permit in single-family districts (7-0)

Electoral Board

The Newport News Electoral Board will approve the minutes from the March meeting and discuss handicap parking at the City Center early voting location. The agenda includes a registrars' report and a VEBA update. The meeting concludes with a closed session to review and approve the voting system security plan.

• Approval of March Meeting Minutes
• Discussion of Handicap parking at City Center (Early Voting)
• Precinct Visitation
• VEBA Update
• Voting System Security Plan Review and Approval (Closed Session)

Retirement Board

The Board unanimously approved the Investment Committee's recommendation to adopt Pension asset allocation Option A. The Board also approved the minutes from the March 30, 2023 meeting.

• Approved Pension asset allocation Option A (unanimous)
• Approved March 30, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

This is a regular Planning Commission meeting. The agenda contains only the meeting documents package, with no specific items listed for decision or discussion. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

• No specific agenda items listed
• Only the CPC agenda package for April 19, 2023, is referenced

The City Planning Commission unanimously recommended two special exceptions to the Board of Zoning Appeals to allow the construction of single-family homes on lots with less than 50 feet of frontage. The commission also approved the minutes from the April 5, 2023 meeting.

• Recommended approval of SE-2023-0002 for a single-family home at 2712 Wickham Avenue (7-0)
• Recommended approval of SE-2023-0003 for a single-family home at 621 44th Street (7-0)
• Approved April 5, 2023 public meeting minutes

Planning Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the Newport News Planning Commission. The agenda contains only a reference to the agenda package document, with no listed action items, public hearings, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be limited to routine administrative matters.

• No specific items listed beyond the agenda package

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval for a conditional use permit and a special exception for CMH Homes, Inc. to operate an automobile body and paint shop. The recommendations move to City Council and the Board of Zoning Appeals for final action.

• Recommended approval of conditional use permit CU-2022-0011 for an auto body and paint shop at 13130 Jefferson Avenue (6-0)
• Recommended approval of special exception SE-2023-0001 to increase maximum parking spaces from 30 to 58 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of the January 18, 2023 public hearing

Hilton Village Architectural Review Board

The Board approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new post sign at 100 Hopkins Street. The Board also provided a design recommendation for playground equipment at Hilton Presbyterian Preschool. A potential greenhouse proposal was referred to Zoning for compliance review.

• Approved March 30, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved new 8.5-foot post sign for Bird Girl Bottle Shop at 100 Hopkins Street (5-0)
• Recommended lower-profile playground equipment for Hilton Presbyterian Preschool

Retirement Board

This meeting of the Newport News Retirement Board is scheduled, but the agenda consists solely of a notice stating there is no agenda. No items are listed for discussion or decision.

The Board approved updates to Chapter 31 of the City Code to align with the federal Secure Act 2.0 and clarify partial disability benefit rules. The Board also declined to consent to amendment options for the Molpus Woodlands Fund II.

• Approved minutes of the February 23, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to not consent to Molpus Woodlands Fund II amendment options (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Chapter 31 'Pensions and Retirement' regarding Secure Act 2.0 and disability benefits (unanimous)

North End - Huntington Heights Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board approved a request to install a white vinyl fence at 340 52nd Street. The board also approved the minutes from the January 5, 2023 meeting.

• Approved minutes of January 5, 2023 ARB meeting (5-0)
• Approved installation of 6-ft white vinyl fence at 340 52nd Street (5-0)

Retirement Board

This meeting of the Newport News Retirement Board is purely procedural, with no agenda items listed for discussion or decision. The only document is a notice stating there is no agenda.

• No agenda items listed

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the January 26, 2023 meeting. Members reviewed January 2022 financials and 2023 capital market expectations provided by Meketa. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved January 26, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Electoral Board

The Newport News Electoral Board is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving the previous meeting's minutes, receiving the registrar's report, and appointing election officials. The agenda contains no substantive policy items, only standard procedural matters.

• Approval of January 10th meeting minutes
• Registrar's report
• Appointment of election officials
• Public comment statements

Retirement Board

This meeting of the Newport News Retirement Board has no agenda items listed. The only document is a notice stating there is no agenda, so the meeting is likely procedural or cancelled.

The Board unanimously elected its leadership for the 2023 calendar year and approved the minutes from the December 15, 2022 meeting. Members reviewed year-end financial reports showing total assets of $1,016,315,172 as of December 31, 2022.

• Approved Travis Fisher as Chair for 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Tom Brooks as Vice Chair for 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved December 15, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the Newport News Planning Commission. The agenda contains only a reference to the agenda package document, with no specific items listed for decision or discussion.

The Planning Commission recommended several approvals to City Council and the Board of Zoning Appeals for a multi-parcel development on Jefferson Avenue. The project includes a gasoline station and a restaurant with drive-through service. Residents expressed concerns regarding traffic, crime, and noise during public hearings.

• Recommended approval of zoning change Z-2022-0002 from O1 Office to C1 Retail Commercial (7-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning change CZ-2022-0001 from C1/O1 to C1/R3 with proffers (5-2)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit CU-2022-0005 for a gasoline supply station (4-3)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit CU-2022-0006 for a restaurant with drive-through (6-1)
• Recommended approval of special exception SE-2022-0003 to increase parking spaces from 27 to 68 (6-1)
• Recommended approval of special exception SE-2022-0004 to reduce buffer area from 30 to 16 feet (6-1)
• Elected Ms. Fox as Chairperson (7-0)
• Elected Mr. Taylor as Vice-Chairperson (7-0)