NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
ACTION OF THE COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2002 – 7:30 P.M.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Gregory Norris, Friendship Baptist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
All members of Council were present.
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.
Nay: None
CEREMONIAL MATTER
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH-1 PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to action of the Council on April 2, 2002, under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk on the application of Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority for a change of zoning from R-8 (One-Family) to R-9 (One-Family) in the Anne Outten Housing Development.
There was no one present who wished to be heard on this matter.
Thereupon, an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance to rezone property on Church Street between Goff Street and Lexington Street from R-8 (One Family) to R-9 (One Family)," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective April 23, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
Nay: None
PH-2 PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to action of the Council on April 2, 2002, under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk on the application of Harold W. Dunkel for a change of zoning from IN-2 (Institutional Campus) to conditional R-15 (High Density Multiple-Family) on a site located between Whiting and Painter Streets.
The following persons appeared in support of the application: Howard Gordon, Attorney, Robin Thomas, architect, Edward Marcheider, engineer, representing the applicant, Barry Einhorn, 207 Oak Grove Road, Brad Klavan, Charles Gunter, 418 Sinclair St., David McCombs, DePaul Hospital, Mark Barr, 1328 Botetourt Gardens, Leigh Beltuch, 517 Oak Grove Road.
The following persons asked for denial or a delay: Keith Torian, 201 Oak Grove Road, Jensen and Gail Horn, 104 Whiting St., Dan Gray, 6601 Colonial Avenue, Joyce Hoffman, 6601 Colonial Avenue, Timothy Smith, 114 Carlisle Way, Drew Mullin, 111 Carlisle Way, Ann Smith, 114 Carlisle Way, Jack Hill, 114 Whiting Street, David Donohue, 216 Brackenridge Avenue, John Blandin, 7409 Rebel Road, Shirley Stein, 210 Oak Grove Road, Edward Woodard, 400 Oak Grove Road, Jim English, 408 Burleigh Avenue.
Thereupon, an Ordinance entitled, An Ordinance to rezone property between Whiting Street and Painter Street from IN-2 (Campus Institutional) to conditional R-14 (High Density Multiple Family)," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective April 23, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Wright and Fraim.
Nay: None
Abstain: Winn
CONSENT AGENDA
C-1 Letter from the City Manager transmitting in accordance with Chapter 33.1-41 of the Norfolk City Code, report of emergency procurement for repairs to an ambulance.
ACTION: Received and filed.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
Nay: None
REGULAR AGENDA
R-1 Letter from the City Manager and a Resolution entitled, "A Resolution requesting the Virginia Department of Transportation to establish a project for safety improvements of the St. Paul’s Boulevard/Brambleton Avenue intersection," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective April 23, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
Nay: None
R-2 Letter from the City Manager and a Resolution entitled, "A Resolution approving the exercise by the Economic Development Authority of the City of Norfolk of powers conferred by the Industrial Development and Revenue Bond Act and Ordinances 26,565 and 27,524 of the City of Norfolk in conjunction with the issuance for Metro Machine Corp., a Virginia corporation, and/or Speede Shipyard, L.L.C., a Virginia limited liability company, of not to exceed $25,000,000 of the Authority’s Empowerment Zone Facility Revenue Bonds to pay a portion of the costs of (1) the acquisition, renovation and equipping of an existing ship repair facility to establish a merchant ship repair facility located at 200 Ligon Street, in the City of Norfolk and (2) the issuance of said bonds and amending Resolution 1101 regarding the expiration of the bonds if not issued," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective April 23, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
Nay: None
R-3 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance approving the application for and acceptance of a grant award of up to $4,000,000 from the United States Department of Transportation, Transportation Security Administration from the Port Security Grants Program, appropriating said funds, and authorizing the City Manager to employ ten persons in a special project status in the Department of Police, and authorizing expenditure of funds for the salaries and benefits of the created positions," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective April 23, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
Nay: None
R-4 Letter from the City Manager and a Resolution entitled, "A Resolution confirming nominations for the Norfolk/Portsmouth Empowerment 2010 Governance Board," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective April 23, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
Nay: None
R-5 Letter from the City Manager and a Resolution entitled, "A Resolution naming the city owned building located at the corner of Church Street and Olney Road the Vivian C. Mason Arts and Technology Center," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective April 23, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
Nay: None