NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
ACTION FOR THE COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2003 – 2:30 P.M.
Prayer was offered by Vice Mayor Daun Hester, 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 14, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Winn, Williams, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
PUBLIC HEARING
PH-1 PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to action of the Council on December 10, 2002, under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk on the application of Kimnach Ford, for text amendment and sign overlay on property located at 6401 East Virginia Beach Boulevard.
The following persons were present but did not speak:
Jay Council, the applicant, 6401 East Virginia Beach Boulevard and Jonn Wilkins, attorney, 4415 Deborah Court, Chesapeake, Virginia.
Thereupon, an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance to amend and reordain the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Norfolk, 1992 SO AS TO create and establish the Kimnach Ford Localized Sign Overlay District (FORD-LASO), on property located at 6401 E. Virginia Beach Boulevard," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective January 14, 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 Capital Improvement Budget Amendment.
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.
C-2 Letter from the City Clerk presenting the request from Knights of Columbus to use the Mace during the annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade to be held on Saturday, March 15, 2003.
ACTION: Use of Mace and Police Honor Guard approved.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, 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 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
(Delayed at the meeting of January 7, 2003)
No one spoke concerning this matter.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective January 14, 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 accepting the sum of $23,000.00 from CGE Corporation, and appropriating same for the relocation of a Variable Message Sign at the 8200 Block of Hampton Boulevard," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective 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 City Manager to employ one person in a Special Project employment status and authorizing funds for salary," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective January 14, 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 sale and conveyance to Little Creek Marina, Inc. of any interest the City may have to that certain strip of property located along the shoreline at 4913 Pretty Lake Avenue, Norfolk, Virginia, situated between Bay Point Marina and Little Creek Marina, in exchange for the removal by Little Creek Marina, Inc. of the vessel formerly known at the "Seabelle" and any and all abandoned vessels and debris adjacent to the "Seabelle," and approving the purchase and sale agreement," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
The following proponents were present, but did not speak:
Richard Smith, 4801 Pretty Lake Avenue, Ray King, the attorney, and JamesJanata, 3124 East Ocean View Avenue.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective February 14, 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 a grant of $200,000 from the Public Amenities Fund for the Norfolk Convention and Visitors Bureau, a grant of $50,000 for the Virginia Arts Festival and a grant of $25,000 for the Chrysler Museum," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective January 14, 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 to cancel certain regular meetings of the Council of the City of Norfolk," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective January 14, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.