NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
ACTION FOR THE COUNCIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2002 – 2:30 P.M.
Prayer offered by Pastor Dennis J. McQuown, Senior Pastor of First Church of God, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
President Fraim moved to excuse Mr. Winn for his absence from today's meeting.
Motion adopted.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Wright and Fraim.
No: None
President Fraim moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting.
Motion adopted.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, 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 in writing and read by its title.
The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective February 12, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
CEREMONIAL MATTER
President Fraim presented a proclamation to Dr. Thomas B. Lockamy, Deputy Superintendent, Academic Affairs and Accountability, and Denise Wiggins, Senior Director, Career and Technical Education and Adult Education Services, proclaiming February 10-16, 2002, as Career & Technology Education Week. Roger Dow, Technology teacher at Northside Middle School, recognized Adam Callahan, First Place National Award recipient, for his award winning design plan in the field of Mechanical Challenge. Approximately 70 administrators, teachers and students were also present.
PUBLIC HEARING
PH-1 PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to action of the Council on January 22, 2002, under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk on the application of SouthTrust Bank for a Text and Zoning Map Amendment on property located at 6101 N. Military Highway.
Steve Kocen, the applicant, 999 Waterside Drive, and Thomas Kleine, attorney for the applicant, 999 Waterside Drive, were present to answer questions.
Thereupon, An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance to amend and reordain the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Norfolk, 1992, by adding thereto new Section 11-32 (Super K-Mart Localized Alternative Sign Overlay District) and by amending the official Zoning map to reflect this change," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective February 12, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
CONSENT AGENDA
C-1 Letter from the City Manager requesting a public hearing be scheduled to hear comments on the closing and vacating of an unnamed lane between East 25th Street and East 26th Street.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on February 26, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
REGULAR AGENDA
R-1 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance approving the application for and acceptance of a grant award of $23,250 from the Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network in support of the Norfolk Water Trail System and appropriating said funds and authorizing a local cash match of $23,250," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced, was adopted effective February 12, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
R-2 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance approving a lease between the City of Norfolk and Frances Levy Birshtein for certain premises known as 717-719 Boush Street, authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement of lease and authorizing the expenditure of the sum of $18,403 from funds heretofore appropriated," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced, was adopted effective February 12, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
R-3 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance approving an agreement with the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority relating to the administration of Public Housing Drug Elimination Grant funds and appropriating and authorizing expenditure of $55,000 in support thereof," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced, was adopted effective February 12, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
R-4 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance to amend and reordain Chapter 2, Article IV of the Norfolk City Code, 1992, SO AS TO add one new code section numbered 2-156, entitled, "Examination of Title to Real Estate," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced, was adopted effective February 12, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
R-5 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance accepting the dedication of a utility easement by Centex Homes, and approving the terms of the Deed of Easement," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced, was adopted effective February 12, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
R-6 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance vacating a portion of East Ocean View Avenue," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced, was adopted effective February 12, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
NEW BUSINESS
Tonya Riddick, representative for Poplar Halls Elementary School and Poplar Halls Civic League, 4837 Hampshire Avenue, requested a recreation center be built for the Poplar Halls community.