NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
ACTION FOR THE COUNCIL
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2002 – 2:30 P.M.
Prayer was offered by Councilman Paul R. Riddick, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
President Fraim moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting.
Motion adopted.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, 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 November 5, 2002.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Winn, Williams, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
CONSENT AGENDA
C-1 Letter from the City Manager transmitting the Statement of Legal Debt Margin as of September 30, 2002.
ACTION: Received and filed.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None
REGULAR AGENDA
R-1 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance accepting the offer of Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority to convey to the City of Norfolk a certain parcel of property known as Parcel 101, in the Church Street Redevelopment Project," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective November 5, 2002.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None
R-2 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance authorizing the operation of an automobile repair establishment on property located at 4015 East Ocean View Avenue," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
Bill Harbert, 2336 Wharton Avenue; Yvonne Arpin, 101 King Street, Portsmouth, Virginia; Herbert White, Route One Box 384, Tappahannock, Virginia and Joe Tindel, 3005 Pretty Lake Avenue, appeared in opposition to this matter, but did not speak.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was LOST.
Yes: None
No: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
R-3 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance authorizing the operation of an entertainment establishment at 421-425 Granby Street," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective November 5, 2002.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None
R-4 Letter from the City Manager and the following three Ordinances:
An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance to amend and reordain section 6.1-5 of the Norfolk City Code, 1979, SO AS TO allow disposal of dead small animals to the Animal Management Center," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective November 5, 2002.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None
R-4A An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance to amend and reordain chapter 6.1 of the Norfolk City Code, 1979, by adding one new section numbered 6.1-8.1 SO AS TO limit the keeping of rabbits," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective February 6, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None
R-4B An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance to amend and reordain chapter 6.1 of the Norfolk City Code, 1979, by adding one new section numbered 6.1-14 SO AS TO make it unlawful to leave animals in a motor vehicle," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective November 5, 2002.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None
R-5 Letter from the City Manager and the following two Ordinances:
An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance authorizing a 24-hour Pharmacy and drive through on property located at Lowery Road and North Military Highway," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
Tom Johnson, 1401 Old Brandon Ave, Portsmouth, Virginia, was present to answer questions.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective November 5, 2002.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None
R-5A An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance authorizing an electronic changeable message board sign on property located at Lowery Road and North Military Highway," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
Tom Johnson, 1401 Old Brandon Ave, Portsmouth, Virginia, the applicant advised he is withdrawing on this matter.
ACTION: WITHDRAWN.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None
R-6 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance authorizing the operation of an entertainment establishment on property located at 1900 Monticello Avenue," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective November 5, 2002.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None
R-7 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance accepting and appropriating $4,000.00 if and when received from the Norfolk Circuit Court for the Norfolk Commonwealth Attorney’s Office," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective November 5, 2002.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None
R-8 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance approving an agreement for the lease of Scope Arena, to Arena Racing, LLC, for mini auto racing events," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective November 5, 2002.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None
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