NORFOLK,
VIRGINIA
ACTION OF THE COUNCIL
TUESDAY
SEPTEMBER 23, 2003 2:30 P.M.
Prayer
offered by Councilman Paul R. Riddick, 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.
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 a 12 foot wide unnamed lane between Olney
Road and Bond Street, running 132 feet northwardly from Olney Road.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to advertise for a
public hearing on October 14, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn,
Wright and Fraim.
C-2 Letter from the
City Manager recommending a public hearing be held to hear comments on the sale
of city property comprised of one-half of a lot on 42nd Street just
west of Hampton Boulevard adjacent to Fire Station No. 7.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to advertise for a
public hearing on October 14, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn,
Wright and Fraim.
R-1 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance authorizing the
operation of an eating and drinking establishment at 5008 Colley Avenue, was
introduced in writing and read by its title.
Michael Leban, Attorney, 5010
Colonial Avenue, was present but did not speak.
ACTION: The
Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective September 23, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn,
Wright and Fraim.
R-2 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, An Ordinance authorizing the operation
of an entertainment establishment at 2117-2119 Colonial Avenue, was introduced
in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The
Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective September 23, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn,
Wright and Fraim.
R-3 Letter from the
City Manager requesting a public hearing be scheduled granting and easement 15
feet in width to the City of Portsmouth for construction of a 10 inch waterline
over certain property owned by the City of Norfolk located near the
intersection of Taylor Road and Bangor Drive in the City of Chesapeake.
ACTION: City
Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on October 7, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn,
Wright and Fraim.
R-4 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, An Ordinance authorizing the operation
of an entertainment establishment at 2910 Church Street, was introduced in
writing and read by its title.
Terrance Anderson, 521
Boissevain Avenue, was present but did not speak.
ACTION: The
Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective September 23, 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
temporary closing of Gresham Drive during the construction of the addition to
the River Pavilion by Sentara, was introduced in writing and read by its
title.
Vincent J. Mastracco, Attorney,
One Commercial Place, was present but did not speak.
ACTION: The
Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective September 23, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn,
Wright and Fraim.
R-6 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, An Ordinance approving the application
and acceptance of a grant award of $6,700.00 from the Department of Criminal
Justice Services for the Norfolk Triad Program, appropriating said funds and
authorizing expenditure of $1,657.00 from previously appropriated funds as a
local cash match, was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The
Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective September 23, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn,
Wright and Fraim.
R-7 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, An Ordinance granting permission to Tibbitt
Properties-Sewells Point, L.L.C., to encroach into the right of way of Azalea
Garden Road and approving the terms and conditions of the encroachment
agreement, was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The
Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective September 23, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn,
Wright and Fraim.
R-8 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance
entitled, "An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to employ nine
persons in a Special Project employment status and authorizing funds for
salaries, was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The
Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective September 23, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn,
Wright and Fraim.
R-9 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance
entitled, "An approving and allowing the conveyance of parcels on Bank
Street, Cumberland Street, Freemason Street, and Market Street in the City of
Norfolk, Virginia, to the City of Norfolk by the Norfolk Redevelopment and
Housing Authority, and authorizing the City Manager to accept the deed on
behalf of the City of Norfolk, was introduced in writing and read by its
title.
ACTION: The
Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective September 23, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn,
Wright and Fraim.
R-10 Letter from the City Manager and a Resolution
entitled, "A Resolution ratifying a declaration of a State of Local
Emergency made by the Director of Emergency Management for the City of Norfolk,
Virginia, pursuant to Virginia Code Section 44-146.21, due to the hazards and
damages of Hurricane Isabel, was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The
Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective September 23, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn,
Wright and Fraim.
R-11 An Ordinance entitled, An Ordinance extending
the September 30 deadline for payment of City real estate taxes, was
introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The
Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective September 23, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn,
Wright and Fraim.
R-12 A Resolution entitled, "A Resolution appointing
one person to one authority for a certain term, was introduced in writing and
read by its title.
ACTION: The
Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective September 23, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn,
Wright and Fraim.
NEW
BUSINESS
1. Chuck Barackman, 870 W.
Ocean View Avenue, spoke concerning beach erosion in Willoughby, asking Council
to address problems with the offshore breakwater. He noted most of the hurricane damage on W.
Ocean View Avenue occurred in the 800 block.
2. William Gray, 3521 Seay
Avenue, asked Council to give special attention to the poor and needy Norfolk citizens
and city employees.
3. Daniel Montague, 4605
Krick Street, commented someone should be held accountable for failing to check
the equipment at the Midtown Tunnel. He
also suggested that Council should pressure State delegates and representatives
to regulate the power industry.