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 June 17, 2003.

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

No: None.

Mayor Fraim read a proclamation proclaiming June 26 through June 30, 2003 as National Mosquito Control Awareness Week in the city of Norfolk. Agnes Fleming, Department of Environmental Services, accepted the proclamation and introduced the vector control staff.

PH-1 PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk to receive nominations for appointment to the Norfolk School Board.

The following persons commented:

Alice Allen-Grimes, 1913 North Brandon Avenue, asked Council not to reappoint Marlies Landry and Algie Howell to the School Board; Eloise La Beau, 3501 Orange Street, nominated Marlies Landry for reappointment; Bruce Bishop, 1405 S. Veaux Loop, nominated Barry Bishop for reappointment; Michelle Scoggins, 2407 Blueberry Road, nominated Mattie Prince for appointment; Forrest Clay, 719 Westover Avenue, seconded the nomination to reappoint Barry Bishop; Mark Perreault, 950 Hanover Avenue, asked that any nominee be asked to address the financial situation for Blair Middle School.

President Fraim nominated Barry Bishop, Anna Dodson, Algie Howell, and Marlies Landry for reappointment. Councilman Riddick nominated Dr. Lillian Wright for appointment to the School Board.

ACTION: The Public Hearing was closed.

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 May 20, 2003, under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk 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.

No one was present concerning this matter.

Thereupon, an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance approving a lease agreement with Communication Technologies, Inc., for 232 East Main Street, a property in the City of Norfolk," was introduced in writing and read by its title.

ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 18, 2003.

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

No: None

PH-3 PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to action of the Council on June 3, 2003, under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk to hear comments on a 40-foot wide strip of land on Village Avenue in Norfolk Industrial Park to BAS Properties, L.L.C.

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There was no one present concerning this matter.

Thereupon, an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance authorizing the sale of certain property owned by the City of Norfolk to BAS Properties, L.L.C., for the sum of $14,537.00, and approving the purchase and sale agreement," was introduced in writing and read by its title.

ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 18, 2003.

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

No: None.

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

No: None

C-2 Letter from the City Manager presenting recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the application of Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority to close, vacate, and discontinue a portion of 46^th Street.

ACTION: City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on July 8, 2003.

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

No: None.

C-3 Letter from the City Manager requesting a public hearing be scheduled to appropriate funds for Norfolk Public Schools in FY-03.

ACTION: City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on June 24, 2003.

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

No: None

R-1 Letter from the City Manager and a Resolution entitled, "A Resolution requesting the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Transportation, to change the functional classification of a portion of two streets," was introduced in writing and read by its title.

ACTION: The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective June 17, 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 approving a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture for a Summer Food Service Program for Children, and appropriating $248,103.00 for the program," was introduced in writing and read by its title.

ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 17, 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 purchase of certain real property located in the City of Norfolk, known as 2912 Earlscourt Avenue from Calvin Weatherspoon, Jr.; approving the purchase and sale agreement; and authorizing the expenditure of the sum of $130,000 for such purpose from funds heretofore appropriated," was introduced in writing and read by its title.

ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 17, 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 purchase of certain real property located in the City of Norfolk, known as 778 Ballentine Boulevard from Monarch Investment Group, Inc.; approving the purchase and sale agreement; and authorizing the expenditure of the sum of $94,100 for such purpose from funds heretofore appropriated," was introduced in writing and read by its title.

ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 17, 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 permitting Old Brandon 21^st Street Associates, L.L.C. to encroach into the right of way of 21^st Street, with three canopies, landscaping, and irrigation equipment and into the right of way of Colley Avenue with landscaping, irrigation equipment and a screen wall, upon certain conditions," was introduced in writing and read by its title.

Thomas Johnson, 1000 Bank America Center, was present on behalf of this matter but did not speak.

ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 17, 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 sale of beer and wine on property located at 5369 E. Princess Anne Road," was introduced in writing and read by its title.

The applicant, Mohamed Fouda, 5369 East Princess Anne Road, expressed his desire for Council to remove the restrictions from the Special Exception that prohibits him from selling single sized servings of beer and wine.

Council was of the consensus it would not approve the Special Exception without the condition prohibiting the sale of single sized servings of beer or wine. President Fraim suggested this matter be continued one week to ensure that the applicant fully understands Council’s position.

ACTION: Continued one week, June 24, 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 an agreement to purchase and convey property for educational purposes in support of the Rise Project, providing funding and appropriating the funding therefore," was introduced in writing and read by its title.

ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 17, 2003.

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

No: None.

R-8 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance finding a public necessity for the acquisition of land for educational purposes; authorizing the acquisition by negotiation or by condemnation of the said properties situate in the city of Norfolk; and authorizing the expenditure of the sum of $107,500.00 to acquire the same," was introduced in writing and read by its title.

ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 17, 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 authorizing the City Manager to employ one person in a Special Project status and authorizing funds for salary," was introduced in writing and read by its title.

ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 17, 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 authorizing the City Manager to employ one person in a Special Project status and authorizing funds for salary," was introduced in writing and read by its title.

ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 17, 2003.

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

No: None.

R-11 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance approving and adopting nine July 1, 2003 compensation plans for officers and employees of the City, amending the Norfolk City Code, 1979, SO AS TO revise the process of modifying vacant positions and to authorize bonuses, approving criteria and procedures for pay supplements for certain constitutional officers and their employees, and appropriating funds therefor," 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-12 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance accepting a local incentive fee of $396,290 from the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services for completion of a Virginia Public Nursing Home and Hospital Intergovernmental Transfer (IGT), and appropriating and allocating $264,193 of such sum to the Community Services Board and $132,097 of such sum to Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital," was introduced in writing and read by its title.

ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 17, 2003.

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

No: None.

R-13 Letter from the City Manager and a Resolution entitled, "A Resolution approving amendment No. 1 to the Eastern Virginia Medical Center Master Plan 2001," was introduced in writing and read by its title.

ACTION: The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective June 17, 2003.

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

No: None.