NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
ACTION OF THE COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2003 – 7:30 P.M.
Prayer offered by Reverend John J. Dorgan, Pastor of The Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, 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 June 24, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
CEREMONIAL MATTER
Mayor Fraim presented a plaque to Coach Marty Miller recognizing his 700th victory as the head baseball coach at Norfolk State University.
Mayor Fraim acknowledged the Bay View Young Ambassadors. John Roger introduced the Ambassadors and discussed the concept of the growth-training program, which includes civic involvement.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH-1 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 an application seeking TEA-21 funds for the extension of the Elizabeth River Trail pedestrian and bicycle trail.
No one was present concerning this matter.
Thereupon, a Resolution entitled, "A Resolution endorsing a grant application to the Virginia Department of Transportation for Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) Transportation Enhancement Funds to develop Phase III of the Elizabeth River Trail, to the Norfolk Naval Base, and authorizing the City Manager to do all things necessary to submit such application," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective June 24, 2003.
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 June 3, 2003, under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk to hear comments on an application seeking TEA-21 funds for final phases of construction and work on the Schooner Virginia Project.
Jolene Price Thompson, 208 E. Main Street, commented she would have no opposition provided the for-hire use of the Schooner Virginia in the City of Norfolk is prohibited. Brook Smith, 504 Mowbray Arch indicated Council has addressed his concerns.
Thereupon, a Resolution entitled, "A Resolution endorsing the application of the Schooner Virginia Project organization to the Virginia Department of Transportation for $500,000 in Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) Transportation Enhancement Funds to construct the Schooner Virginia and addressing the provision or reimbursement of matching funds and costs," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective June 24, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
PH-2A An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance approving an agreement between the city and the Schooner Virginia Project," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 24, 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 on the applications of Tidewater Grill for a General Plan Amendment, change of zoning, and Adult Use Special Exception on property located at 4027 Bowdens Ferry Road.
ACTION: Continued generally.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
PH-4 PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to action of the Council on June 17, 2003, under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk to appropriate funds for Norfolk Public Schools in FY-03.
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Daniel Montague, 4605 Krick Street, supported funding for Norfolk schools.
Thereupon, an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,738,041 to the School Board of the City of Norfolk for fiscal year 2002-2003," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 24, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
CONSENT AGENDA
C-1 Letter from the City Manager presenting recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the applications of Thomas’ Meat Market by Robert L. Hendricks for a General Plan Amendment and change of zoning on property located at 1500-1504 Dungee Street.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on July 15, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
C-2 Letter from the City Manager transmitting financial statements as of April 30, 2003 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2002.
ACTION: Received and filed.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
REGULAR AGENDA
R-1 Matter of a letter from the City Manager 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.
(Passed by at the meeting of June 17, 2003)
The applicant, Mohamed Fouda, 5369 E. Princess Anne Road, stated his desire to extend the hours of operation to 12:00 midnight and to operate within the law.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was LOST.
Yes: Burfoot and Williams.
No: Hester, Riddick, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
R-2 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance accepting a grant in the amount of $728,378 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for the Pretrial Services Program and the Local Offender Treatment and Supervision Program (LOTS), appropriating the funds, authorizing the expenditure of $55,100 in local funding for the Lots Program and authorizing the employment of seventeen (17) persons for the programs and providing funds for the salaries and benefits of said persons," 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-3 Letter from the City Manager and the following two Ordinances:
An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance to amend and reordain Section 24-203 of the Norfolk City Code, 1979, SO AS TO provide that the tax abatement shall commence as of the first day of the quarter following completion of the renovation and to clarify when the property will be taxed at one hundred percent of its fair market value," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 24, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-3A An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance to amend and reordain Section 24-203.1 of the Norfolk City Code, 1979, SO AS TO provide that the tax abatement shall commence as of the first day of the quarter following completion of the renovation and to clarify when the property will be taxed at one hundred percent of its fair market value," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 24, 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 appropriating $16,541,214 in state and federal grants, contract funds, fees and miscellaneous revenue to the Norfolk Community Services Board and approving the Board’s annual program," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 24, 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 authorizing the acceptance of $261,478.00 from the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Social Services, for the Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program, appropriating the funds and authorizing the expenditure of the grant funds and $29,054.00 in local matching funds for the program," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 24, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-6 Letter from the City Manager and the following two Ordinances:
An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance relating to supplementation of the compensation of magistrates and appropriating funds," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 1, 2002.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-6A An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance relating to supplementation of the compensation of magistrates and appropriating funds," 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-7 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance appropriating grant funds totaling $47,532,452 to the School Board of the City of Norfolk to support construction and renovation programs, Title I Programs, other special programs, and Child Nutrition Services," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
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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 appointing or reappointing three persons to the Norfolk Airport Authority for certain terms," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
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ACTION: The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective June 24, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-9 A Resolution entitled, " A Resolution reappointing Barry C. Bishop, Anna G. Dodson, Algie Howell and Marlies Landry to the School Board of the City of Norfolk," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
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ACTION: The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective June 24, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
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