NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
ACTION OF THE COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2003 – 2:30 P.M.
Prayer offered by Councilman Paul R. Riddick, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
President Fraim moved to excuse Vice Mayor Hester for her 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 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 July 1, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Riddick, Williams, Winn 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, vacate and discontinue a portion of Fulton Street.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on July 22, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Riddick, Williams, Winn and Fraim.
No: None.
REGULAR AGENDA
R-1 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance amending and reordaining Section 2-48 of the Norfolk City Code, 1979, relating to holidays, SO AS TO add a new subsection granting city employees a full day of leave with pay the fourth Friday in November," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 1, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
Letter from the City Manager and the following two Ordinances:
R-2 An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance authorizing an eating and drinking establishment on property located at 233 Granby Street," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
The applicant, Kamrul Hasan, 233 Granby Street, was present on behalf of this matter.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 1, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-2A An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance authorizing the sale of alcoholic beverage (wine only) for off-premises consumption at 233 Granby Street," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: Continued one week, July 8, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-3 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance to amend and reordain subsection (E) of section 29-58 of the Norfolk City Code, 1979, to delete a post-notice SO AS TO comply 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, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
NEW BUSINESS
Daniel Montague, 4605 Krick Street, spoke in opposition of Virginia Beach’s Trauma center relocating to the City of Norfolk. He also asked the Council to revaluate the city’s growth potential.