NORFOLK, VIRGINIA

 

DOCKET FOR THE COUNCIL

 

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 20032:30 P.M.

 

Prayer offered by Paul R. Riddick, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

                                      President Fraim moved to excuse Mrs. Hester for being absence from today’s meeting.

 

Motion adopted.

 

Yes:   Burfoot, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.

 

                   No:   None.

 

                                      President Fraim moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting.

 

Motion adopted.

 

Yes:   Burfoot, 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 October 7, 2003.

 

Yes:   Burfoot, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.

 

No:   None.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CEREMONIAL MATTER

 

 

President Fraim recognized Tony Reid, President of Automated Precision Technology, LCC, (APT), a small minority-owned business for receiving 8 (a) Graduate of the Year Award during the week of October 1, 2003, celebrating the 21st National Minority Enterprise Development Week.

 

PUBLIC HEARING

 

PH-1                              PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to action of the Council on September 24, 2003, under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk to hear comments to grant an easement to the City of Portsmouth – Intersection of Taylor Road and Bangor Drive in the City of Chesapeake.

 

There was no one present to speak on this matter.

 

Thereupon, an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance approving the granting of an easement 15 feet in width to the City of Portsmouth for construction of a 10 inch waterline over certain property owned by the City of Norfolk located near the intersection of Taylor Road and Bagor Drive in the City of Chesapeake,” was introduced in writing and ready by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective November 7, 2003.

 

Yes:   Burfoot, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.

 

                   No:   None.

                               

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND WAS ENACTED BY ONE MOTION IN THE FORM LISTED.  THERE WAS NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS.  IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.

 

 

C-1                                 Letter from the City Manager presenting recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the application of Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority to close a portion of East Ocean View Avenue, 25th and 26th Bay Streets and Pleasant Avenue.

 

ACTION:   City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on October 14, 2003.

 

Yes:   Burfoot, 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 a lease agreement on property located at 507 Sanderson Road located near St. Bride’s Prison Farm in Chesapeake, Virginia.

 

ACTION:  City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on October 28, 2003.

 

Yes:   Burfoot, 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 Robert Taylor to create the Taylor’s Do-It Center localized sign overlay district (TALOR’S-LASO).

 

 ACTION:  City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on November 4, 2003.

 

Yes:   Burfoot, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.

 

                   No:   None.


 

REGULAR AGENDA

 

 

R-1                                 Matter of a public hearing scheduled this day pursuant to action of the Council on September 9, 2003, under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk on the application of Robert Szetela to close, vacate, and discontinue a portion of Elkhorn Avenue beginning at the southern line of W. 25th Street and extending southward to its terminus.

                                (PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT THE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2003)

 

ACTION:   Continued to October 14, 2003.

 

Yes:   Burfoot, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.

 

                   No:   None.

 

R-2                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance authorizing the operation of an entertainment establishment on property located at 131 Granby Street," was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

Ms. Gudi Seeger, the applicant, 604 Benbow Drive, was present to answer questions on this matter.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective October 7, 2003.

 

Yes:  Burfoot, 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 a commercial drive-through on property located at 1241 North Military Highway," was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

Mr. Charles White, the contractor, 220 West Freemason, Ste 200, was present to answer questions on this matter.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective October 7, 2003.

 

Yes:   Burfoot, 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 a commercial drive-through on property located at 100 East Little Creek Road," was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective October 7, 2003.

 

Yes:   Burfoot, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.

 

                   No:   None.

 

R-5                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Environmental Quality Supplemental Grant for Litter Prevention, Recycling and Environmental Education Programs and appropriating $22,780.00 therefor," was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective October 7, 2003.

 

Yes:   Burfoot, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.

 

                   No:   None.

 

R-6                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance authorizing the sale of beer and wine on property located at 5369 East Princess Anne Road," was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was LOST.

 

Yes:   None.

 

                   No:   Burfoot, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.

 

 

R-7                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance accepting a grant in the sum of $189,000 from the Virginia Department of Transportation, and appropriating the grant funds, for the development of the Elizabeth River Trail, Phase II," was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective October 7, 2003.

 

Yes:   Burfoot, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.

 

                   No:   None.

 

 

 

 

 

R-8                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance authorizing the termination of the lease with Kinko’s Inc., relative to the premises located at 204 East Main Street, and approving the Lease Termination Agreement," was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective October 7, 2003.

 

Yes:   Burfoot, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.

 

                   No:   None.

 

 

R-9                                 Letter from the City Auditor advising of appointing Angela R. Kelley as Assistant to the City Auditor, effective September 1, 2003.

 

ACTION:   Appointment confirmed.

 

Yes:   Burfoot, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.

 

No:   None.

 

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

1.      Daniel Montague, 4605 Krick Street, spoke on future projects of the city and briefed Council on various articles he read in the newspaper.