NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
ACTION FOR THE COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2002 – 2:30 P.M.
Prayer offered by Pastor Victor Philip, Calvary Church of the Nazarene, 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.
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 May 14, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
President Fraim read a proclamation proclaiming May 19-25, 2002, as Emergency Medical Services Week in the City of Norfolk. Deputy Chief Loy Senter received the proclamation. Dr. Barry Knapp, Medical Director; EMS Chief David Palmer; Dr. Harry Plunkett, first Medical Director; Battalion Chief Horace Thomas, Director of First Medics, were also present.
President Fraim read the following two Resolutions commending Bettie Minnette Cooper and Dr. Charles Burgess for their 24 years of service on the Arts & Humanities Commission:
RESOLUTION FOR BETTIE MINETTE COOPER
WHEREAS, Bettie Minette Cooper was the founding force behind the Norfolk Commission on Arts and Humanities, and was appointed a charter member following its creation by City Council in 1978; and
WHEREAS, during her twenty-four years of service she was a strong leader and highly effective advocate for the arts as evidenced by the growth in the number of City-supported arts organizations from twelve in 1979 to more than thirty today, and by the growth in the size of Commission grantees whose aggregate budgets now approach $17 million dollars annually; and
WHEREAS, she played an instrumental role in the Commission’s successful efforts to bring the arts to underserved audiences, to promote arts education through outreach programs by the major and principal arts organizations and to increase accountability and professionalism of the arts in Norfolk; and
WHEREAS, her time as a Commissioner was also notable for the arts becoming a vital partner in the city’s progress, a result that was achieved through nurturing their growth and development and by bringing about an increased awareness of the arts as an industry and of their positive economic impact on the city.
NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved:
Section 1: - That the Council of the City of Norfolk does hereby extend deep thanks and appreciation to Bettie Minette Cooper for twenty-four years of outstanding service to the citizens of the city of Norfolk through her activities as a founder, chairperson and member of the Norfolk Commission on the Arts and Humanities.
Section 2: - That this resolution shall be in effect from and after its adoption and be recorded in the permanent proceedings of the City Council and that a copy thereof be presented to Bettie Minette Cooper.
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RESOLUTION FOR DR. CHARLES O. BURGESS
WHEREAS, Charles O. Burgess was a charter member of the Norfolk Commission on Arts and Humanities, having been appointed following its creation by City Council in 1978; and
WHEREAS, during his twenty-four years of service he was a strong leader and highly effective advocate for the arts as evidenced by the growth in the number of City-supported arts organizations from twelve in 1979 to more than thirty today, and by the growth in the size of Commission grantees whose aggregate budgets now approach $17 million dollars annually; and
WHEREAS, he played an instrumental role in the Commission’s successful efforts to bring the arts to underserved audiences throughout the city, to promote arts education through outreach programs by the major and principal arts organizations and to increase accountability and professionalism of the arts in Norfolk; and
WHEREAS, his time as a Commissioner was also notable for the arts becoming a vital partner in the city’s progress, a result that was achieved through nurturing their growth and development and by bringing about an increased awareness of the arts as an industry and of their positive economic impact on the city.
NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved:
Section 1: - That the Council of the City of Norfolk does hereby extend deep thanks and appreciation to Charles O. Burgess for twenty-four years of outstanding service to the citizens of the city of Norfolk through his activities as a member of the Norfolk Commission on the Arts and Humanities.
Section 2: - That this resolution shall be in effect from and after its adoption and be recorded in the permanent proceedings of the City Council and that a copy thereof be presented to Charles O. Burgess.
PUBLIC HEARING
PH-1 PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to action of the Council on April 30, 2002, under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk to hear comments on granting a perpetual storm pipe easement to the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Corrections.
No one was present to speak concerning this matter.
Thereupon, an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance authorizing the granting of a 20' perpetual storm pipe easement to the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Corrections, and approving the Deed of Easement," was introduced and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective, June 14, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
Nay: None.
CONSENT AGENDA
C-1 Letter from the City Manager transmitting financial statements as of March 31, 2002, and for the nine months of the fiscal year.
ACTION: Received and filed.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
Nay: None.
C-2 Letter from the City Clerk transmitting an Abstract of Votes cast in the City of Norfolk at the Democratic Primary Election on May 7, 2002, pursuant to Section 24.2-675 of the Code of Virginia.
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 an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance authorizing the operation of an entertainment establishment and a commercial recreation center at 244 Granby Street," was introduced and read by its title.
Al Zuhard, the applicant, 1192 Agecroft Court, Virginia Beach, VA, was present to answer questions.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective May 14, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
Nay: None.
R-2 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance approving the application for and acceptance of a grant award of up to $75,000 from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, for the COPS MORE 2002 Grant Program, appropriating the grant funds and authorizing a local cash match of $25,000," was introduced and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective May 14, 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 authorizing the operation of a commercial drive-through at the corner of Mona Avenue and East Little Creek Road," was introduced and read by its title.
H. Leonard Matthews, Jr., P.E., engineer for the applicant, 100 Landmark Square, Virginia Beach, VA, was present to answer questions.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective May 14, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
Nay: None.
R-4 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance to permit a communication tower at 5200 Hampton Boulevard," was introduced and read by its title.
Nathan Holland, the applicant, 5041 Corporate Woods Drive, Virginia Beach, VA, was present to answer questions.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective May 14, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
Nay: None.
R-5 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance authorizing the operation of an eating and drinking establishment and an entertainment establishment at 271 Granby Street," was introduced and read by its title.
Kevin Marcuse, the co-applicant, 1874 East Ocean View Avenue, and Stuart Evans, the co-applicant, were present to answer questions.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective May 14, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
Nay: None.
R-6 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance authorizing the operation of an automobile repair establishment and an automobile sales establishment at 3700 Hampton Boulevard," was introduced and read by its title.
Justin Havran, the applicant, 1424 East Ocean View Avenue, was present to answer questions.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective May 14, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
Nay: None.
R-7 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance approving the acceptance of a supplemental grant award of $40,000 from the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Social Services, for the Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program, appropriating the grant funds and authorizing a local cash match of $4,000," was introduced and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective May 14, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
Nay: None.
R-8 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance amending the July 1, 2001 General Employee Compensation Plan," was introduced and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective May 14, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
Nay: None.
R-9 Letter from the City Manager and the following three Ordinances:
An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance authorizing the temporary closing of a certain street during the Harborfest 2002 celebration," was introduced and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective May 14, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
Nay: None.
R-9A An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance closing certain city-owned docks to public use during the 2002 Harborfest celebration," was introduced and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective May 14, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
Nay: None.
R-9B An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance establishing certain public areas and streets of the City of Norfolk as the "Festival Area" and setting forth the regulations applicable to such festival area for the Harborfest 2002 celebration," was introduced and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective May 14, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
Nay: None.
R-10 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance to amend and reordain the Norfolk City Code, 1979, as amended by adding one new Section numbered 41.1-6 relating to stormwater retention ponds, storm sewers or storm drains SO AS TO prohibit swimming or entry into such areas," was introduced and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective May 14, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
Nay: None.
R-11 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance to amend and reordain subsection (e) of Section 27-8 of the Norfolk City Code relating to priority of nuisance abatement liens SO AS TO conform with the State Code," was introduced and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective May 14, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
Nay: None.
R-12 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance to amend Section 11.1-80 of the Norfolk City Code, 1979, by adding thereto a new subsection designated (o) SO AS TO extend the occupancy permit program to the Five Points Area," was introduced and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective May 14, 2002.
Yea: Collins, Hester, Phillips, Riddick, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
Nay: None.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Rosa Mayfield, 856 West 34th Street, requested assistance to prevent loud music and to clear trash from a vacant lot on West 35th Street. She reported tall grass at the intersection of Kellum Avenue and West 34th Street is a consistent problem that needs to be addressed.
2. Marvin Purvis, 900 block of West 31st Street, requested investigation of parties being held on a vacant lot located at the intersection of 28th and 31st Streets and Lambert's Point Road, primarily to eliminate loud music.