NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
ACTION FOR THE COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 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, Winn, Williams, 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 December 17, 2002.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Winn, Williams, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
CONSENT AGENDA
C-1 Letter from the City Manager recommending a public hearing be held to hear comments on the Wastewater System General Obligation Bond.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on January 7, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Winn, Williams, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
C-2 Letter from the City Manager recommending a public hearing be held to hear comments on Series 2003, Water Revenue Bonds.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on January 7, 2003
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Winn, Williams, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
C-3 Letter from the City Manager transmitting financial statements as of October 31, 2002.
ACTION: Received and Filed.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Winn, Williams, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
REGULAR AGENDA
R-1 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance granting a permanent easement to the Town of Windsor, Virginia, over and under a certain portion of a parcel of land owned by the City of Norfolk, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the deed of easement on behalf of the City of Norfolk," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective January 17, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-2 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance to amend and reordain the Norfolk City Code, 1979, by deleting section 12-137 and reenacting it as section 12-93," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective December 17, 2002.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-3 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance accepting and appropriating $101,193 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant, appropriating $4,100 from a local community agency and private contractor and authorizing the expenditures of $7,144 as local cash match," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective December 17, 2002.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-4 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to employ one person in a Special Project status and authorizing funds for salaries," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective December 17, 2002.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-5 Letter from the City Manager and a Resolution entitled, "A Resolution approving the exercise by the Economic Development Authority of the City of Norfolk (the "Authority") of powers conferred by the Industrial Development and Revenue Bond Act and Ordinances 26,565, 27,524 and 40,357 of the City of Norfolk in conjunction with the issuance for the Norfolk Academy, A Virginia nonstick Corporation (the "Applicant"), of not to exceed $4,000,000.00 of Revenue Bonds by the Industrial Development Authority of Isle of Wight County to assist in refinancing the renovation, expansion and equipping of the Burroughs Gymnasium at 1585 Wesleyan Drive, Norfolk, Virginia 23502, and paying certain costs incurred in connection with the issuance of such bonds," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
George Consolvo, 150 West Main Street and Sandra Kal, 1585 Wesleyan Drive, attorneys for the applicant, were present to answer questions.
ACTION: The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective December 17, 2002.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-6 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance to amend and reordain the Norfolk City Code, 1979, by adding one new section to Chapter 12, Article II, numbered 12-138, relating to the creation of a new cemetery section designated as Section 3A, Calvary Cemetery, " was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective December 17, 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 clarifying the participation of the City of Norfolk and the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority and the other participating entities with regard to facilitating the restoration of the Attucks Theatre," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective December 17, 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 authorizing the operation of an automobile sales establishment on property located at 6200 East Virginia Beach Boulevard," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
Mike Baine, 1515 Military Highway, the applicant, was present to answer questions.
Ottis Bishop, 6265 Wailes Avenue, President of Hollywood Hills, spoke in opposition of this matter.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was LOST.
Yes: None.
No:
Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.Letter from the City Manager and the following three Resolutions:
R-9 A Resolution entitled, "A Resolution expressing the support of the City Council for a proposed Charter amendment to establish requirements for incumbent Council members who seek other Council positions," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective December 17, 2002.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Winn, Williams, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-9A A Resolution entitled, "A Resolution expressing the support of the City Council for a proposed Charter amendment (5-2-1 Plan) to allow popular election of the Mayor," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
Councilman Wright moved that the matter be continued generally.
ACTION: Motion adopted-matter continued generally.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Winn, Williams, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-9B A Resolution entitled, "A Resolution expressing the support of the City Council for a proposed Charter amendment (4-2-1 Plan) to allow popular election of the Mayor," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
Councilman Wright moved that the matter be continued generally.
ACTION: Motion adopted-matter continued generally.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Winn, Williams, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-10 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance authorizing the operation of an entertainment establishment on property located at 112 Bank Street," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective December 17, 2002.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
NEW BUSINESS
Walter Dickerson, 954 Philpotts Road, former president of the Coronado Civic League, acknowledged the City for being proactive in their neighborhood.
Daniel Montague, 4605 Krick Street, spoke concerning the need of funding for road improvements. He also recognized Mayor Fraim’s effort in bringing biotech research to Hampton Roads.