NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
ACTION FOR THE COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2003 – 2:30 P.M.
Prayer was offered by Councilman Paul R. Riddick, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
All members were present.
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 May 20, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
CONSENT AGENDA
C-1 Letter from the City Manager transmitting in accordance with Chapters 33.1-40 and 33.1-41 of the Norfolk City Code, report of emergency procurement for the month of April 2003.
ACTION: Received and filed.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
C-2 Letter from the City Manager recommending a public hearing be scheduled to hear comments on the renewal of a lease with COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC., to utilize a 5,648-square foot space on the second floor at the Main Street Garage located on property at 232 East Main Street.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on June 17, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
C-3 Letter from the City Manager recommending a public hearing be scheduled to hear comments on the sale of City-owned property located adjacent to the proposed new Boush Street garage to COLLINS ACQUISITION, LLC.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on June 3, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, 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 April 29, 2003, under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk to hear comments on a lease between the Friends of the Pagoda and Oriental Garden Foundation and the City of Norfolk.
(Passed by at the meeting of May 13, 2003.)
Thereupon, an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance approving the terms and conditions of a lease agreement between the City and Friends of the Pagoda and Oriental Garden Foundation," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective May 20, 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 closing certain city-owned docks to public use during the 2003 Harborfest celebration," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective May 20, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-2A 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 2003 celebration," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective May 20, 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 an eating and drinking establishment on property located at 1720 Granby Street," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
Ms. Chwee Kin Ling, the applicant, 222-H West 21st Street, was present to answer questions.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective May 20, 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 to amend and reordain Section 16-9 of the Norfolk City Code, 1979, as amended, regarding fees for bad checks SO AS TO impose a fee of $35.00 in conformance with State law," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 1, 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 to cancel the regular meeting of the Council of the City of Norfolk for the week beginning on June 8, 2003 and ending on June 14, 2003," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective May 20, 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 approving the designation of the City of Norfolk as a "hybrid entity" for purposes of HIPAA compliance," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective May 20, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-7 Letter from the City Manager and the following two Ordinances:
An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance appropriating funds for operation of the City for Fiscal Year 2003-2004; imposing or increasing certain taxes or fees; authorizing a supplement payable to the City Retirees; and regulating the payment of money from the City treasury," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 1, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-7A An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance approving the Capital Improvement Program Budget for the Fiscal Year 2003-2004, appropriating $70,389,000 for certain approved projects therein, authorizing an issue of bonds in the amount of $63,029,000 and the expenditure of $6,460,000 in cash therefore and authorizing the undertaking of certain approved projects," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 1, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-8 A Resolution entitled, "A Resolution to support increased funding for public transportation," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective May 20, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-9 A Resolution entitled, "A Resolution appointing two persons to the Public Library Board of Norfolk for certain terms," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective May 20, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
NEW BUSINESS
1. William Wesley Jacobs, 2702 Marlboro Avenue, representative for Chesterfield Heights neighborhood, spoke concerning neighborhood infrastructure and various concerns. He asked that the neighborhood be added to the conservation plan for revitalization.