NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
ACTION
FOR THE COUNCIL
TUESDAY,
MAY 25, 2004 – 7:30 P.M.
Prayer offered by Mr. Brandon
Guzman, Baha’i Local Spiritual Assembly of Norfolk, 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.
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 May 25, 2004.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn,
Wright and Fraim.
President Fraim recognized
the presence of Sonya Smith and her fellow sisters of the Norfolk Chapter of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, along with members of Delta Academy. Approximately 30 members of Delta Sigma Theta
and Delta Academy were in attendance.
President Fraim presented a
plaque to John Keifer, Director of Public Works, in honor of his being selected
by American Public Works Association as one of ten top national Public Works
leaders.
Thursa Crittenden introduced
Charles Middleton, III, a sophomore at Booker T. Washington High School, who
was selected by the Bravo Cable Network as 1 of 50 students nationally to
receive training and to appear on Broadway.
President Fraim presented a gift to Charles for his achievement.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH-1 PUBLIC
HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to action of the Council on May 11, 2004,
under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by
the City Clerk to hear comments on a three-year lease agreement between the City of Norfolk and Little Creek National
Pony Baseball League, Inc., for a parcel of land, with buildings and
improvements thereon, located on property known as Tarrallton Park.
There was no one present who wished to be heard.
Thereupon, an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance approving a Lease Agreement with the Little Creek National Pony Baseball League, Inc. for the lease of certain land, buildings and improvements located on a portion of the property know as Tarrallton Park,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 25, 2004.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn,
Wright and Fraim.
PH-2 PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to
action of the Council on May 11, 2004, under the State law, public notice
having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk to hear comments on a five-year lease between the
City of Norfolk and Professional
Staffing, Inc., for a 2,378 square-foot space on the first floor of the Commercial Place Garage.
There was no one present who wished to be heard.
Thereupon, an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance approving a Lease Agreement with Professional Staffing, Inc., for Suites 2 and 3 of the property known as 520 Main Street, in the City of Norfolk,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 25, 2004.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn,
Wright and Fraim.
PH-3 PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to
action of the Council on May 11, 2004, under the State law, public notice
having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk to hear comments on the conveyance of certain
property known as Lots 47 and 48, located on the south side of Pleasant Avenue at 27th Bay
Street, from the City of Norfolk to Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing
Authority.
There was no one present who wished to be heard.
Thereupon, an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of certain property described as Lot 47 and the northern 7.55 feet of Lot 48, as shown on the plat entitled, “East Ocean View, Plat A, Section No. 2,” to Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 25, 2004.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn,
Wright and Fraim.
PH-4 PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to
action of the Council on May 11, 2004, under the State law, public notice
having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk to hear comments on the conveyance of certain
property known as Lots 31 and 32, located on the north side of Pleasant Avenue at 27th Bay
Street, from the City of Norfolk to Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing
Authority.
There was no one present who wished to be heard.
Thereupon, an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of certain property described as Lots 31 and 32, as shown on the plat entitled, “East Ocean View, Plat A, Section No. 2,” to Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 25, 2004.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn,
Wright and Fraim.
CONSENT AGENDA
C-1 Letter from the City Manager presenting
recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the application of the Willie Hawkins, Jr. to rezone property
located at 916 Pecan Point Road from
R-6 (One Family) to Conditional C-2 (Corridor Commercial).
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on June
15, 2004.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn,
Wright and Fraim.
C-2 Letter from the City Manager presenting recommendation
of the City Planning Commission on the application of the City of Norfolk to close, vacate and discontinue portions of Cumberland Street, north and south of
Freemason Street.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on June
15, 2004.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn,
Wright and Fraim.
REGULAR
AGENDA
R-1 Matter of a
public hearing scheduled this day pursuant to action of the Council on April
20, 2004, under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local
press by the City Clerk on the applications of Ivan Berger to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Norfolk, 1992, to create the Best
Square Localized Alternate Overlay District and to established the Best Square Localized Alternate Sign
District on property located at the southwest corner of Poplar Hall Drive
and North Military Highway.
(Passed
by at the meeting of May 11, 2004)
Ivan
Berger, the applicant, 6477 College Park Square, Suite 306, Virginia Beach,
Virginia, was present to answer questions.
Thereupon,
an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to amend and reordain Chapter 11, Overlay,
of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Norfolk, 1992, SO AS TO create and apply the Best Square Localized Alternate
sign Overlay District,” was introduced
in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective May 25, 2004.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn,
Wright and Fraim.
R-2 Matter
of a letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance approving the creation of
an independent senior living facility on a portion of the property transferred
by the City of Norfolk to the Hospital Authority of Norfolk trading as Lake
Taylor Transitional Care Hospital; consenting to the transfer of a portion of
the Authority’s real property to a not-for-profit, non-stock subsidiary for the
purpose of locating the facility; consenting to the transfer of funds by the
Authority to the Subsidiary for the purpose of paying the costs of constructing
the facility; and consenting to the borrowing of funds by the Authority, or the
guaranteeing by the Authority of loans made to the Subsidiary for development,
construction and equipping of the facility,” was introduced in writing and read
by its title.
(Passed by
at the meeting of May 18, 2004)
ACTION: Continued generally.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn,
Wright and Fraim.
R-3 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing the operation
of an eating and drinking establishment on property located at 930 North Military Highway,” was
introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective May 25, 2004.
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 eating and drinking establishment on property located at 520 West 21st Street,” was
introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective May 25, 2004.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn,
Wright and Fraim.
R-5 Letter
from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing the
operation of an electronic changeable copy sign on property located at 8609 Tidewater Drive,” was introduced
in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: Withdrawn.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn,
Wright and Fraim.
R-6 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing the operation
of an entertainment establishment on property located at 1590 North Military Highway,” was introduced in writing and read by
its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective May 25, 2004.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn,
Wright and Fraim.
R-7 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing the operation
of a religious institution on property located at 1426 Marshall Avenue,” was introduced in writing and read by its
title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective May 25, 2004.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn,
Wright and Fraim.
R-8 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing the operation
of an eating and drinking establishment on property located at 758 West 22nd Street,” was
introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective May 25, 2004.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn,
Wright and Fraim.
R-9 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance approving the terms and
conditions of an Encroachment Agreement between the City of Norfolk and Bella
Pizzeria, Inc. and granting permission to Bella Pizzeria, Inc. to encroach into
the right of way of Colley Avenue for the purpose of outdoor dining,” was
introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective May 25, 2004.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn,
Wright and Fraim.
R-10 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance approving the terms and
conditions of a Mutual Aid Agreement between the Cities of Norfolk and
Chesapeake for mutual aid and cooperation for the furnishing of fire emergency
response services,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective May 25, 2004.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn,
Wright and Fraim.
R-11 An
Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance revoking a special exception granted by
Ordinance No. 41,083 adopted by City Council on
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective May 25, 2004.
Yes: Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and
Fraim.
Abstain: Burfoot.
NEW BUSINESS
William Kerry, 2330 Bay Oaks
Place, submitted a petition with over 500 signatures supporting the efforts to
preserve the undeveloped land between 3rd and 7th Bay Streets
and to declare the area as a park.