NORFOLK, VIRGINIA

 

ACTION OF THE COUNCIL

 

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2004 – 2:30 P.M.

 

Prayer offered by Reverend Jim Wood, Pastor of First Presbyterian 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.

 

                   No:    None.

 

CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED MEETING

 

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.

 

ACTION:   The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective November 9, 2004.

 

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

 

No:    None.

 

C-1                                 Letter from the City Manager advising in accordance with Chapters 33.1-40 and 33.1-41 of the Norfolk City Code, of emergency sole source procurements during the month of October 2004 for the Department of Public Works.

 

ACTION:   Received and filed.

 

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

                  

                   No:    None.

 

 

 

 

 

REGULAR AGENDA

 

R-1                                 Matter of a letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing the operation of an entertainment establishment with alcoholic beverages on property located at 4502 Monarch Way,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

                                      (Passed by at the meeting of October 26, 2004)

 

F. Sullivan Callahan, 229 W. Bute St., attorney for the applicant, Julie Adie and Robert Fenning from the Old Dominion University Foundation, 4401 Powhatan Ave., were present to answer questions.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective November 9, 2004.

 

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

 

                   No:    Riddick and Wright.

 

R-2                                 Letter from the City Manager and the following five Ordinances:

 

                                      An Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing the sale of beer and wine for off-premises consumption on property located at 4902 Hampton Boulevard,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

                                      A.C. Miller and Colen Hodson, 1000 E. City Hall Ave., attorneys for the applicant, were present to answer questions. 

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective November 9, 2004.

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-2A                              An Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing operation of an automobile repair facility on property located at 4902 Hampton Boulevard,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective November 9, 2004.

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-2B                               An Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing the operation of a gas station on property located at 4902 Hampton Boulevard,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective November 9, 2004.

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-2C                               An Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing the operation of a car wash on property located at 4902 Hampton Boulevard,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective November 9, 2004.

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-2D                              An Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to allow the operation of a retail establishment on property located at 4902 Hampton Boulevard between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m.,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective November 9, 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 approving an encroachment agreement with Miller Investment, L.L.C., for property on 50th Street at Hampton Boulevard,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective November 9, 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 City Manager to employ one person in special project status and authorizing funds for salaries,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective November 1, 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 permitting Leslie Jack and Ann Horton to encroach with 118’ of riprap revetment for shoreline stabilization at 2305 Wharton Avenue,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective November 9, 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 permitting Collins Enterprises, LLC, to encroach into the right of way of Freemason Street and Boush Street with steps, balconies, roofs, windows, air rights, etc. as outlined in the encroachment application,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective November 9, 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 a Downtown Development Certificate for a mixed use, high rise building located in the Downtown Regional Center District on the east side of Granby Street between City Hall Avenue and Plume Street,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective November 9, 2004.

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

 

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Daniel Montague, 4605 Krick Street, commented on an elected mayor.