NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
ACTION FOR THE COUNCIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2003 – 2:30 P.M.
Prayer offered by Vice Mayor 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.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, 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 February 18, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None
PUBLIC HEARING
PH-1 PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to action of the Council on January 28, 2003, under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk on the application of HERBERT W. HANKINS, SR., for the closing, vacating and discontinuing a portion of Foxdale Drive.
The following persons spoke in support of the application: Herbert and Janet Hankins, Sr., the applicants, 745 Leonard Road. Gladys Sullivan, 735 Leonard Road, was present in support of the application but did not speak.
The following persons spoke in opposition to the application: Susan Lindsey, 1130 Newell Avenue; Lee Cappis, 8101 Foxdale Drive; Erik Stauffenberg, 8100 Foxdale Drive; Anita Merkel, 8124 Colin Drive; John Hill, 757 Leonard Road. Carl Carney, 8129 Colin Drive, and Frances Broome, 765 Leonard Road, were present in opposition to the application but did not speak.
Mr. Wright also noted a letter in support of the compromise plan was received from the principal of Crossroads Elementary School.
Thereupon, an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance vacating a portion of Foxdale Drive," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was LOST.
Yes: None
No: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
CONSENT AGENDA
C-1 Letter from the City Manager recommending a public hearing be held to hear comments on continuing the Business Improvement District-Downtown.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on March 18, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None
C-2 Letter from the City Clerk presenting the request of the International Azalea Festival Parade for use of the Mace and Police Honor Guard during the 50th International Azalea Festival Parade to be held on Saturday, April 26, 2003.
ACTION: Authorized use of Mace and Police Honor Guard.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None
C-3 Letter from the City Manager transmitting financial statements as of December 2002.
ACTION: Received and filed.
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 approving a Deed of Easement with Parkway Properties L.P., whereby Parkway Properties, L. P. conveys a sidewalk and pedestrian easement to the City of Norfolk," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective February 18, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None
R-2 Letter from the City Manager and the following two Ordinances:
An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance accepting the dedication of a utility easement by Herbert Warren Hankins, Sr. and Elizabeth J. Hankins, husband and wife, and approving the terms of the Deed of Easement," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: No action taken.
R-2A An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance accepting the dedication of a utility easement by Ray Sullivan and Gladys T. Sullivan, husband and wife, and approving the terms of the Deed of Easement," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: No action taken.
R-3 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance approving a Second Amendment to Lease between Janaf Associates, L.L.C. and the City of Norfolk for premises in the Janaf Office Building at 5900 Virginia Beach Boulevard," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective February 18, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None
R-4 Letter from the City Manager and a Resolution entitled, "A Resolution approving the exercise by Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority of powers conferred by the Virginia Housing Authorities Law in conjunction with the issuance in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000 of refunding bonds to refinance the multi-family residential rental project located at 7346 West Kenmore Drive, Norfolk, Virginia," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
Tim Mack, attorney for the applicant, One Columbus Center, Virginia Beach, Virginia, was present to answer questions.
ACTION: The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective February 18, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None
R-5 Letter from the City Manager and a Resolution entitled, "A Resolution approving the exercise by Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority of powers conferred by the Virginia Housing Authorities Law in conjunction with the issuance in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000 of refunding bonds to refinance campus facilities for Tidewater Community College on property located in the 300 block of Granby Street, Norfolk, Virginia, in the Downtown West Conservation Project, VA-A-1-7," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
Ray Ingold, representative from NRHA, 201 Granby Street, and George Consolvo, attorney for the applicant, 150 West Main Street, were present to answer questions.
ACTION: The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective February 18, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None
R-6 Letter from the City Manager and a Resolution entitled, "A Resolution designating as new Empowerment Zone Facility Revenue Bonds not to exceed $4,000,000 of bonds of the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia to be issued for End to End, Inc., a Virginia corporation, to pay a portion of the costs of (1) the purchase of automated electronics manufacturing equipment and the acquisition and construction of certain leasehold improvements, to be located at 415 Port Centre Parkway, in Suite 102 and an adjoining suite, in the City of Portsmouth, Virginia and (2) the issuance of said bonds," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
Larry Delone, 415 Portcenter Parkway, Portmouth, Virginia; and William Nusbaum, attorney for the applicant, were present to answer questions.
ACTION: The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective February 18, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None
R-7 A Resolution entitled, "A Resolution appointing or reappointing 5 persons to one board, one commission and one authority for certain terms," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective February 18, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None
NEW BUSINESS
1. Brenda Moore, Secretary for St. Andrew's Place Civic League, 1477 Longdale Drive, requested assistance with resolving problems of debris left on curbs and streets in the neighborhood and poor storm water drainage.
2. Daniel Montague, 4605 Krick Street, suggested installing weather shelters at ticket sales area in the Civic Facilities complexes.