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 8, 2003.

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

President Fraim presented Anthony Redifer and Chris Orlof a proclamation for their help in appending a purse-snatcher on June 3^rd.

PH-1 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 on the application of Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority for the closing, vacating and discontinuing a five -foot portion along the south side of 46^th Street, Monarch Way and Killam Avenue.

Howard Martin, 1200 Bank of America Center, and Julie Addie, (attorney), 4401 Powhatan Avenue, were present to answer questions.

Thereupon, an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance vacating a five-foot wide portion of the south side of 46^th Street between the eastern line of Hampton Boulevard and proposed Monarch Way and the western line of Killam Avenue and proposed Monarch way," was introduced in writing and ready by its title.

ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 8, 2003.

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

PH-2 PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day under state law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk to hear comments on the sale of property to the Enterprise and Empowerment Foundation at Norfolk State University for the use of the RISE Center Project.

There was no one present to speak on this matter.

Thereupon, an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance approving an agreement for the sale of certain city-owned property located in Norfolk, consisting of the two adjacent parcels of 0.891 acres and 0.594 acres both on Claiborne Avenue and separated by Channel Street to the Enterprise and Empowerment Foundation at Norfolk State University and authorizing the conveyance of the property and the terms thereto, " was introduced in writing and ready by its title.

ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective August 8, 2003.

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

R-1 Matter of a letter from the City Manager and 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.

(Passed by at the meeting of July 1, 2003)

The applicant, Kamrul Hassan, 233 Granby Street, was present answer questions.

ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 8, 2003.

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

R-2 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance to amend and reordain the Norfolk City Code, 1979, by adding one new section numbered 25. 2-168 .1 SO AS TO prohibit fishing and crabbing from, on or over Villa Circle, or on the unimproved land seaward of Villa Circle," was introduced in writing and read by its title.

Jim Janata, 3124 East Ocean View, spoke in support of this application.

ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 8, 2003.

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

R-3 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance amending and reordaining Ordinance No. 40,660 SO AS TO add a new section numbered 5 and renumber section 5 to section 6 concerning the Safe Neighborhood Program," 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.

R-4 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance approving acceptance of a $49,625.00 One-Time Special Funding Initiative Grant from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for the Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention – Title II and Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant and appropriating said funds," was introduced in writing and read by its title.

ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 8, 2003.

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

R-5 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance authorizing the Director of Finance to credit various accounts of the Department of Utilities in the total amount of $873,496.47 SO AS TO reflect uncollectible balances," was introduced in writing and read by its title.

ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 8, 2003.

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

R- 6 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance to amend and reordain subsection (C) of Section 25-656.1 of the Norfolk City Code, 1979, SO AS TO prohibit tractor trucks from traveling east on Redgate Avenue west of Hampton Boulevard," was introduced in writing and read by its title.

Courtney Doyle, 1109 Graydon Avenue, requested Council to prohibit truck traffic on neighbor streets.

ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 8, 2003.

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