NORFOLK,
VIRGINIA
ACTION OF THE COUNCIL
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2004 – 2:30
P.M.
Prayer offered by Father David
McGuire, Pastor of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 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 October 12, 2004.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn,
Wright, and Fraim.
PUBLIC HEARING
PH-1 PUBLIC HEARING
scheduled this day under the State law, public notice having been inserted in
the local press to hear comments on a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant from
the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance.
No one was present to speak
concerning this matter.
Thereupon,
an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance approving the acceptance of a grant award
of $99,877.00 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) for underwriting
projects to reduce crime and improve public safety in support of the local law
enforcement block grants program, appropriating the grant funds and authorizing
a local cash match of $11,097.00,” was introduced in writing and read by its
title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as
introduced was adopted, effective October 12, 2004.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
PH-1A An
Ordinance entitled “An Ordinance appropriating and authorizing expenditure of
interest earnings of up to $3,000.00 from grand funds received from the Bureau
of Justice Assistance, for the local law enforcement block grants program, to
purchase equipment for the Police Department and pay police officers overtime for
crime prevention activities,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as
introduced was adopted, effective October 12, 2004.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
REGULAR
AGENDA
R-1 Letter from the City Manager and
an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance accepting with appreciation a $6,655.00
donation to the City from the Lakewood
Garden Club for outlining, landscaping, construction and maintenance of the
“Outdoor Reading Garden” at Lafayette Branch Library,” was introduced in
writing and read by its title.
Mickey Anne Garcia, 301 City
Hall Avenue, was present to answer questions.
ACTION: The Ordinance as
introduced was adopted, effective October 12, 2004.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
R-2 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance approving the conveyance
of a certain parcel of property located in Norfolk designated as Parcel 21 of
the subdivision of Downtown West
Conservation Project to the City of Norfolk by Norfolk Redevelopment and
Housing Authority,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as
introduced was adopted, effective October 12, 2004.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
R-3 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance permitting Blue Marble & Sun to encroach into
the right of way of 9643-9665 First View
Street and 201-209 West Ocean View
Avenue with signs twenty-four inches (24”) high, and projecting a maximum
of twelve inches (12”) over the right of way,” was introduced in writing and
read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as
introduced was adopted, effective October 12, 2004.
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
acceptance of $984,520.00 from the Virginia
Department of Social Services for the
Title IV-E Revenue Maximization Project appropriating the funds and
authorizing the expenditure of the grant funds,” was introduced in writing and
read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as
introduced was adopted, effective October 12, 2004.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
R-5 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing the
acceptance of a Commonwealth of
Virginia, Department of Environmental Quality Supplemental Grant for litter prevention, recycling, and
environmental educational programs and appropriating $22,167.00 therefore,” was
introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as
introduced was adopted, effective October 12, 2004.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
R-6 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance granting permission to Sirena, Inc. to encroach into the
right-of-way of Granby Street and Charlotte Street for the purpose of
outdoor dining in accordance with 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 October 12, 2004.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
R-7 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance granting an exemption
from real and personal property taxes to Fort
Norfolk Retirement Community, Inc.,” was introduced in writing and read by
its title.
Daniel Montague, 4605 Krick
Street, indicated no opposition as long as the organization is non-profit.
ACTION: The Ordinance as
introduced was adopted, effective October 12, 2004.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
R-8 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance accepting the dedication
of drainage easements by Theresa L. Fields and by Moris A. Larious, and approving the terms of the deeds of easement,”
was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as
introduced was adopted, effective October 12, 2004.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
R-9 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing and approving an agreement
between Norfolk Public Schools, City of Norfolk and Old
Dominion University for the partial amendment and partial termination of an
existing lease by Old Dominion University of city property on Powhatan Avenue
presently used by University as sports fields in order to build on the site a
high school football stadium and adjacent facilities for primary use by Norfolk
Public Schools; and also accepting the conveyance of two parcels from Old
Dominion University to City for use in the construction of a golf course on
city property located adjacent to Old Dominion University; and also detailing
the obligations of the various parties with regard to the ownership,
construction and use of the stadium and facilities, the sports fields
(including a new soccer field) to replace those removed in the construction of
the stadium, a surface parking lot to be constructed for the stadium, golf
course and University, a portion of golf course clubhouse for use by University
men’s and women’s golf teams, the improvement and extension of 43rd
Street from Hampton Boulevard to the Stadium, the conveyance to city of
rights-of-way along 43rd Street and the conveyance of a southern
parcel adjacent to railroad yards from University to City for construction of a
recreation center; approving an agreement for the development of property and
authorizing the City Manager and City
Attorney or their designate to negotiate the specific terms of the agreement
and the transactions therein in substantial
conformance with the terms of the draft agreement attached hereto,” was
introduced in writing and read by its title.
Ann Fitzgibbon, 5009 Gosnold
Avenue, spoke in opposition of this plan and made a statement concerning park
space preservation.
ACTION: The Ordinance as
introduced was adopted, effective October 12, 2004.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
R-10 Letter from the City
Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance approving a right of way
agreement with Spence Marine Construction, Inc.,” was introduced in writing and
read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as
introduced was adopted, effective October 12, 2004.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
R-11 A Resolution entitled, “A
Resolution appointing or reappointing five persons to one board for certain
terms,” was introduced and read by its title.
ACTION: The Resolution as
introduced was adopted, effective October 12, 2004.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
1. Daniel Montague, 4605 Krick Street, commented on an elected mayor.
2. Richard Colvin, 1412 W. Ocean View Ave., spoke about the need for a school crossing guard at the intersection of Tarrallton and Jeffrey Drives.