NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
ACTION FOR THE COUNCIL
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2002 – 2:30 P.M.
Prayer was offered by Vice Mayor Daun Hester, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
President Fraim moved to excuse Mr. Williams for his absence from today’s meeting.
Motion adopted.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
President Fraim moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting.
Motion adopted.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED MEETING
A Resolution entitled, "A Resolution certifying a closed meeting of the Council of the City of Norfolk in accordance with the provisions of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act," was introduced and read by its title.
The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective October 29, 2002.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH-1 PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to action of the Council on October 8, 2002, under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk to hear comments on the purchase of an .84-acre site located in the City of Chesapeake near St. Bride’s Correctional Facility.
There was no one present to speak on this matter.
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Thereupon, an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance authorizing the sale to David Alderman of a certain parcel of property located on state highway 614 in the City of Chesapeake, Virginia for the sum of $3,000.00 and approving the purchase and sale agreement," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective November 29, 2002.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
PH-2 PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to action of the Council on October 8, 2002, under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk to hear comments on the closing, vacating and discontinuing of a 25’ unnamed street located within the boundaries of the Delmar property.
There was no one present to speak on this matter.
Thereupon, an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance to close, vacate and discontinue a 25 foot unnamed street," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective October 29, 2002.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
PH-3 PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to action of the Council on October 8, 2002, under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk to hear comments on the lease to Crown Castle, successor to GTE Wireless Inc., for 10,000 square feet of land located at the Lake Taylor High School property.
There was no one present to speak on this matter.
Thereupon, an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance approving a lease agreement with Crown Castle GT. Company, L.L.C. for a parcel of land lying 90 feet south of the closest point of the outfield fence of the Girls’ varsity softball field at Lake Taylor High School," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective November 29, 2002.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
PH-4 PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to action of the Council on October 8, 2002, under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk to hear comments on the closing, vacating, and discontinuing of a certain portion of Montpelier Court and Norway Place.
There was no one present to speak on this matter.
Thereupon, an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance vacating a certain portion of the plat entitled "Amended subdivision of the community of Lafayette Shores for Lafayette Shores Apartment Trust and B.N.B. Financial Partners," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
William Wright, developer for the applicant, 221 76th Street, Virginia Beach, Virginia was present to answer questions.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective October 29, 2002.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
CONSENT AGENDA
C-1 Letter from the City Manager presenting recommendation from the City Planning Commission on the application of Bishop Elmo W. Woodbury to amend the General Plan from medium density residential to commercial/office and to change the zoning from R-14 (High Density Multiple-Family) to conditional C-2 (Corridor Commercial) on property located at 101 East 29th Street.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on November 19, 2002.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
C-2 Letter from the City Manager advising, in accordance with Chapter 33.1-40 of the Norfolk City Code, of sole source procurements during the month of September 2002 with the Departments of Utilities, Human Services and Police.
ACTION: Received and filed.
C-3 Letter from the City Manager presenting recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the application of Dunlap-Garrick Foundation, Inc. for a change of zoning from R-8 (One-Family) to conditional IN-2 (Institutional Campus District) on property located at 1224 W. 42nd Street.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on November 19, 2002.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
C-4 Letter from the City Manager presenting recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the application of Norfolk Collegiate School, for a change of zoning from R-11 (Moderate Density Multiple-Family) to IN-1 (Institutional) on property located at 7336 Granby Street.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on November 19, 2002.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
C-5 Letter from the City Manager presenting recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the application of Margaret B. Curtis, for a change of zoning from R-6 (One- Family) to R-8 (One-Family) on property located along the southern line of Bland Street.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on November 19, 2002.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
C-6 Letter from the City Manager presenting recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the application of Stephen J. Coplon for a change of zoning to C-2 (Corridor Commercial District) on property located at 8172 Shore Drive.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on November 26, 2002.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
REGULAR AGENDA
R-1 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance permitting Blue Marble & Sun, t/a Dollar General to encroach into the right of way of 9655 First View Street with a sign, twenty-two feet (22’) long, with letters twenty-four inches (24") high, and projecting five inches (5") over the right of way," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective October 29, 2002.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None
R-2 Letter from the City Manager and a Resolution entitled, "A Resolution approving the exercise by the Norfolk Airport Authority of powers conferred by Chapter 34, Acts Of Assembly Of Virginia of 1918, as amended, and Section 144 of the Norfolk Charter, as amended, in conjunction with the issuance for St. Mary‘s Home For Disabled Children, Incorporated, (Company) of not to exceed $16,000,000.00 of the Authority’s Revenue Bonds for the acquisition, construction and equipping of a facility for St. Mary’s Home For Disabled Children, located on an approximately 9-acre parcel of land on Kempsville Circle, in Norfolk, Virginia and to pay a portion of the cost of issuing said bonds," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
William Jolley, representative from St Mary’s Children’s Home, 317 Chapel Street and George Consolvo, Attorney for the applicant, 151 West Main Street, were present to answer questions.
ACTION: The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective October 29, 2002.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None
R-3 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance authorizing the placement of funds recovered by the City for abatement of blight and nuisances into the Department of Law’s Blight and Nuisance Abatement Recovery Fund and expenditure of such funds in furtherance of abatement of blight and nuisances within the city," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective October 29, 2002.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None
R-4 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance approving a lease by and between the City of Norfolk and Virginia Maritime Heritage Foundation for certain demised premises located in the vicinity of Harbor Park for the design, framing, and construction of a marine vessel," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective October 29, 2002.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None
R-5 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance authorizing the City Treasurer to docket a lien against certain lands or premises for the expenses to abate nuisances," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: Withdrawn.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None
R-6 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance authorizing acceptance by the city as administrative and fiscal agent for the Norfolk Eligible Metropolitan Area (NEMA) under Title I of the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency (CARE) Act to accept supplemental grant funds in the amount of $1,180,404 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for continued funding of HIV/AIDS health and support services and appropriating and authorizing expenditure of the supplemental grant funds," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective October 29, 2002.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None
R-7 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance authorizing the City as administrative and fiscal agent for the Norfolk Eligible Metropolitan Area (NEMA) under Title I of the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency (CARE) Act to accept grant funds in the amount of $4,906,134 from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for HIV/AIDS health and support services and appropriating and authorizing expenditure of the grant funds," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective October 29, 2002.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None
R-8 Letter from the City Manager and a Resolution entitled, "A Resolution approving the exercise by Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority of powers conferred by the Virginia Housing Authorities Law in conjunction with financing the acquisition and development by Old Dominion University Real Estate Foundation of property located in the City of Norfolk, Virginia," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
Julie Adie, representative for Old Dominion University, and George Consolvo, Attorney for the applicant were present to answer questions.
Daniel Montague, 4605 Krick Street, spoke in opposition of this matter.
ACTION: The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective October 29, 2002.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None
R-9 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance authorizing and entertainment establishment on property located at 257 Granby Street," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective October 29, 2002.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None
R-10 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance authorizing and entertainment establishment on property located at 117 W. Tazewell Street," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
Michael Morales, the applicant, 200 Cooper Street, Hampton, Virginia, was present to answer questions.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective October 29, 2002.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None
R-11 Letter from the City Manager and a Resolution entitled, "A Resolution endorsing the 2002 General Obligation Bond referenda for Higher Education and Museums," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective October 29, 2002.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None
R-12 Letter from the City Manager and a Resolution entitled, "A Resolution appointing or reappointing fifteen persons to four boards, three commissions and two authorities for certain terms and amending Section 7 of the Resolution 1,158," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective October 29, 2002.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None
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