NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
ACTION FOR THE COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2003 – 2:30 P.M.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Harold J. Cobb, Jr., Rector, Grace Episcopal Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
President Fraim moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting.
Motion adopted.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Winn, Williams, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
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 January 7, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Winn, Williams, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
1. President Fraim presented a Resolution to Nick Vourlas for his years of service on the Board of Commissioners of the Norfolk Airport Authority.
2. Mr. James English, chairman of the Environmental Commission, apprised Council of recent national and regional awards received by the Norfolk Environmental Commission and presented same, which included the Keep America Beautiful 2002 Partnership Innovation Award and the Elizabeth River Project Model Level River Star Recognition Award.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH-1 PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to action of the Council on December 17, 2002, under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk to hear comments on the issuance of Wastewater System General Obligation Bonds.
Daniel Montague, 4605 Krick Street, spoke in favor of this matter.
Thereupon, an Ordinance entitled, " An Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $10,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds by the City of Norfolk to finance wastewater system capital improvements," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective January 7, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
PH-2 PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to action of the Council on December 17, 2002, under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk to hear comments on the issuance of Series 2003, Water Revenue Bonds.
There was no one present to speak on this matter.
Thereupon, an Ordinance entitled, " An Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $17,000,000 in water revenue bonds by the City of Norfolk," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective January 7, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
CONSENT AGENDA
C-1 Letter from the City Manager recommending a public hearing be held to hear comments on the renewal of a lease by the Greyhound Lines, Inc.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on January 21, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
C-2 Letter from the City Manager recommending a public hearing be held to hear comments on the renewal of a lease by the Generic Theater of Virginia.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on January 21, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
C-3 Letter from the City Manager presenting recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the application of Walgreen’s to close a portion of Colley Avenue that extends northwardly from the northern line of 21st Street to the southern line of 22nd Street.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on January 28, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
REGULAR AGENDA
R-1 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance amending the 2002-2003 approved operating budget SO AS TO appropriate funds to be received from the Commonwealth of Virginia in the sum of $588,458 for reimbursement for street maintenance projects," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective January 7, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-2 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance to repeal subsections (15.5.1), (54.4), (70.7), (70.71) and (134.7) of Section 25-653 and subsection (197.12) of section 25-653 and to amend and reordain Sections 25-646, 25-652 and 25-653 SO AS TO add one speed limit change, one one-way street, twenty stop signs," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: Continued one week (January 14, 2003).
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-3 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance authorizing the operation of an entertainment establishment on the property located at 339 West 21st Street," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective January 7, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-4 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance authorizing the operation of an entertainment establishment on property located at 7920 Chesapeake Boulevard," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective January 7, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-5 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance approving the conveyance of a triangular-shaped parcel of property located at the intersection of Euclid Avenue and Redgate Avenue to the City of Norfolk by W. Edward Harmon, Jr.," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective January 7, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-6 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a $18,300.00 grant for personnel costs and equipment to install smoke detectors, and accepting three thousand (3,000) smoke alarms from the Virginia Department of Fire Programs Grant Program for the 2002 Get Alarmed Virginia Program and appropriating $18,300.00 therefor," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective January 7, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-7 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance approving the release of a 25’ drainage and utility easement extending from the northern line of Raby Road to the southern line of Lowery Road," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective January 7, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-8 Letter from the City Manager and the following two Ordinances:
An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance authorizing off-lot parking on property at 420-422 West 20th Street," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: Continued until February 4, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-8A An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance authorizing the operation of an entertainment establishment on property located at 419 West 21st Street," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: Continued until February 4, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-9 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance approving an agreement to sell untreated surplus water to Chesapeake," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective January 7, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-10 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance accepting a $68,438.00 Adult Drug Court Program grant from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for probation supervision services for the Norfolk Circuit Court Drug Court Program, appropriating said funds and authorizing expenditure of $22,813.00 in heretofore appropriated funds in support thereof," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective January 7, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-11 A Resolution entitled, "A Resolution confirming the appointment of Marlene W. Randall to the Norfolk/Portsmouth Empowerment 2010 Governance Board," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective January 7, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-12 A Resolution entitled, "A Resolution appointing two persons to one board and one authority for a certain term," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective January 7, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-13 A Resolution extending appreciation to Nick Vourlas for his 17 years of service to the Norfolk Airport Authority and the City of Norfolk.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
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