NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
DOCKET FOR THE COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2003 – 7:30 P.M.
Prayer offered by Captain Bill Weimer, Chaplain for the Mid-Atlantic Region Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic (00G), 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.
PUBLIC HEARING
PH-1 PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to action of the Council on July 1, 2003, under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk on the application of Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority to close, vacate and discontinue a portion of Fulton Street.
Delphine Pioffret (attorney), was present but did not speak.
Thereupon, an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance vacating a portion of Fulton Street and an unnamed lane," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 22, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, 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 requesting a public hearing be scheduled to hear comments on the land sale of property on Alsace Avenue to Off the Wall, L.L.C.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on August 19, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
C-2 Letter from the City Manager authorizing an invitation to bid to 100 Main Street, L.L.C. for an agreement at 150 Main Street.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on August 19, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
C-3 Letter from the City Manager advising, in accordance with Chapter 33.1-40 of the Norfolk City Code, of sole source procurements during the month of June 2003 for the Sheriff and the Department of Emergency Services.
ACTION: Received and filed.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
C-4 Letter from the City Manager authorizing an invitation to bid for a lease agreement at 204 Main Street.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on August 19, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
C-5 Letter from the City Manager requesting a public hearing be scheduled to hear comments on the Broad Creek Renaissance/Hope VI Initiative.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on August 19, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
C-6 Letter from the City Manager presenting recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the application of NORFOLK REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY, to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Norfolk, 1992 regarding the West Church Street Overlay District.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on August 19, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
C-7 Letter from the City Manager requesting a public hearing be scheduled to hear comments on changing certain polling place locations and precinct names.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on August 19, 2003.
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 to allow operation of an entertainment establishment and a commercial recreation center at 2325 East Little Creek Road," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
(Passed by at the meeting of July 15, 2003)
Dan Montague, 4605 Krick Street and Jim Janata, were present but did not speak.
ACTION: Continued to August 19, 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 permitting Paul and Lucy Gibney to encroach into the right of way of Beach Avenue, a paper street, at 4109 Holly Avenue, with a five feet (5’) wide wood pier," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 22, 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 approving the conveyance of a parcel of property approximately 0.010 acre in area, located adjacent to Shoulder’s Hill Road in the City of Suffolk, to the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Transportation," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: Continued to August 19, 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 conveyance of the City-owned Adam Thoroughgood House, outbuildings and adjoining grounds to the City of Virginia Beach and approving the terms and conditions of an agreement among the City of Norfolk, the City of Virginia Beach and the Chrysler Museum, Inc. in regard to the conveyance of the property," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: Continued to August 19, 2003
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-5 Letter from the City Manager and A Resolution entitled, "A Resolution approving Phases One and Two of the Rise Center Institutional Development Plan of Norfolk State University and the Enterprise and Empowerment Foundation," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective July 22, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
Letter from the City Manager and the following two Ordinances:
R-6 An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance appropriating the state allocation of $37,725.00 for the Comprehensive Services Act for At-Risk Youth and Families Administration and authorizing $275,000.00 in local match for the Norfolk Interagency Consortium," 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-6A An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to employ four persons in job classifications in the Executive Department in the employment status of special project employees and providing funds for the salaries 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-7 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance approving the application for and acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $48,130.00 from the Department of Criminal Justice Services, accepting and appropriating the grant funds and authorizing the expenditure of $15,663.00 in local matching funds for the Norfolk Sex Offender Program," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 22, 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 to repeal subsections (103) and (130) of Section 25-653 and to amend and reordain Sections 25-647, 25-650, 25-652, 25-653 and 25-654 SO AS TO add one right turn required, two left turn prohibitions, four one-way streets, two yield signs and twenty five stop signs," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 22, 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 to amend and reordain Section 15.2-23 of the Norfolk City Code, 1979, regarding establishment of fees for the use of city-owned waterfront facilities, SO AS TO create a new category for special events and revise the rate structure," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 22, 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 an automobile sales facility on property located at 1250 North Military Highway," was introduced in writing and read by its title
Mike Galloway (applicant), 2747 North Military Highway, spoke in favor of the matter. Robert Reed (attorney), 555 Main Street and Thomas Morrisette (architect), 2661 West Freemason Street, were present but did not speak.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 22, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-11 Letter from the City Manager requesting a public hearing be scheduled to hear comments on the sale of property to Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Transportation.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on August 19, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-12 Letter from the City Manager requesting a public hearing be scheduled to hear comments on the sale of the Adam Thorougood House.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on August 19, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-13 Letter from the City Manager requesting a public hearing be scheduled on the sale of property to the St Paul Company, L.L.C.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on August 19, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-14 A Resolution entitled, "A Resolution appointing or reappointing 15 persons 4 boards and 2 commissions for certain terms," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
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ACTION: The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective July 22, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
NEW BUSINESS
The following residents made an appeal to Council to re-open the Boys and Girls Club: