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 5, 2002.

Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.

No: None.

C-1 Letter from the City Manager transmitting a report in accordance with Chapter 33.1-40 of the Norfolk City Code for sole source procurement during the month of December 2001 for the Department of Civic Facilities.

ACTION: Received and filed.

Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.

No: None.

C-2 Letter from the City Manager presenting recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the application of Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority to close, vacate, and discontinue a portion of an unnamed lane located between West 38^th Street and West 39^th Street, parallel to those two streets, and running from the western line of Parker Avenue 600 feet, more or less, to the eastern line of Powhatan Avenue.

ACTION: City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on February 26, 2002.

Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.

No: None.

R-1 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance to allow construction and operation of a communication tower on property located at 830 Cooke Avenue," was introduced in writing and read by its title.

Cliff Nordyke, the applicant, 5041 Corporate Woods Drive, Virginia Beach, VA, was present to answer questions.

ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective February 5, 2002.

Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.

No: None.

R-2 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance to amend and reordain subsection (A) of Section 29-5 of the Norfolk City Code SO AS TO increase the penalty for obstructing justice SO AS TO conform with State Code," was introduced in writing and read by its title.

ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective February 5, 2002.

Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.

No: None.

R-3 Letter from the City Manager and a Resolution entitled, "A Resolution authorizing the Hampton Roads Partnership to carry out the provisions of the Regional Competitiveness Program (RCP) and approving the fund distribution methodology proposed by the partnership," was introduced in writing and read by its title.

Daniel Montague, 4605 Krick Street, commented he feels the five area cities should merge and be named "Norfolk."

ACTION: The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective February 5, 2002.

Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.

No: None.

R-4 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance approving the application for and the acceptance of a grant award of up to $40,420 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program, appropriating said funds, and authorizing a local cash match of $40,420," was introduced in writing and read by its title.

ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective February 5, 2002.

Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.

No: None.

Bob Johansen, 330 West Brambleton Avenue #1202, requested a method be established to warn pedestrians of oncoming recreational traffic, especially in the Town Point Park, Waterside and Pagoda areas.