NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
ACTION OF THE COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2002 – 2:30 P.M.
Prayer offered by Councilwoman Daun S. Hester, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
President Fraim moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting.
Motion adopted.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, 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 in writing and read by its title.
The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective March 19, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Winn, 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 purchase of the 38th Street Park property located in the Park Place neighborhood currently owned by the Bishop of the Diocese of Richmond.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on April 9, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
C-2 Letter from the City Manager presenting recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the application of Allied Marine Industries, Inc., and Allied Terminals, Inc., to close, vacate, and discontinue portions of Lansing Street from Indian River Road to Revelle Avenue; Revelle Avenue from its eastern boundary to Allied Lane; and Allied Lane from Revelle Avenue to its northern terminus.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on April 9, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
C-3 Letter from the City Manager presenting recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the application of the City Planning Commission to amend the City of Norfolk Zoning Ordinance, 1992, to require a special exception for the sale of 'distilled spirits' or liquor for off-premises consumption should the State allow the privatization of establishments to sell distilled spirits for off-premises consumption.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on April 9, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, 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 the City Planning Commission to amend the City of Norfolk Zoning Ordinance, 1992, to update portions referring to the City's vertical datum base.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on April 9, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
REGULAR AGENDA
R-1 Matter of a letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance to allow operation of an establishment selling beer and wine for off-premise consumption at 7601 Granby Street," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
(Passed by at the meeting of December 18, 2001)
Debbie Pence, representing the applicant, 5315 Henneman Drive, was present but did not speak.
James English, 408 Burleigh Avenue, proponent, was present but did not speak.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective March 19, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
R-2 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance approving the terms and conditions of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Norfolk and the Norfolk Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, concerning implementation of the Success Through Optimum Performance Program, and appropriating and authorizing expenditure of special revenue funds in the amount of $25,093 in support thereof," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective March 19, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
R-3 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance to repeal subsection (49) of Section 25-646, subsections (7) and (8) of Section 25-650, subsection (109) of Section 25-652, subsections (44.5), (124) and (132) of Section 25-653 and subsection (39.1) of Section 25-654; and to amend and reordain Sections 25-646, 25-650, 25-652, 25-653, 25-654, and 25-656 SO AS TO add ten speed limit signs, three truck restriction signs, one left turn prohibited sign, three yield signs and fourteen stop signs," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective March 19, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
R-4 Letter from the City Manage and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance accepting the sum of $325,495.20 from the Virginia Department of Fire Programs, Fire Services Board, and appropriating the same, to support designated activities of the Norfolk Fire Department," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective March 19, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
R-5 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance authorizing the acquisition of a temporary construction easement and a permanent utility easement over certain property owned by SCI Virginia Funeral Services, In., located at the southeast corner of Norview Avenue and Tidewater Drive, and approving the expenditure of the sum of $6,146 to acquire the temporary construction easement and the sum $10,326 to acquire the permanent utility easement, from funds heretofore appropriated," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective March 19, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
R-6 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance approving the application for and acceptance of a grant award of up to $31,355 from the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Criminal Justice Services, Criminal Justice Services Board, for the School Resource Officer Program, appropriating said funds, authorizing a local cash match of $10,451 from funds heretofore appropriated, authorizing the City Manager to employ one person in a special project status in the Department of Police, and authorizing expenditure of funds for the salary of the created position," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective March 19, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
R-7 Letter from the City Manager and a Resolution entitled, "A Resolution requesting the Virginia Department of Transportation to accept certain additional city streets for municipal assistance payments pursuant to Section 33.1-41.1, Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective March 19, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
R-8 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance for a special exception to allow construction and operation of a car wash at 6100 Tidewater Drive," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
Roger Pope, applicant, was present but did not speak.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective March 19, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
R-9 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance accepting a grant in the amount of $49,426.49 from the Virginia Department of Human Services Food Stamp Reinvestment Program and appropriating the funds to authorize the City Manager to create two part-time special project positions," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective March 19, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
R-10 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 salary and benefits," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective March 19, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
R-11 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance to amend and reordain subsection (d) of Section 25-293 of the Norfolk City Code, 1979, SO AS TO correct Virginia Code reference," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective March 19, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
R-12 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance authorizing the cancellation of delinquent nuisance abatement lien amounts for the fiscal years 1979-1981 aggregating $30,205.63, pursuant to Sections 58.1-3341, 58.1-3940, 15.2-901, 15.2-906 and 15.2-1115 of the Code of Virginia," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective March 19, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
R-13 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,560,000 from the General Fund Balance designated as a self-insurance reserve for the payment of workers' compensation, claims and other expenses," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective March 19, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
R-14 A Resolution entitled, "A Resolution appointing two (2) persons to one authority and one board for certain terms," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective March 19, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
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