NORFOLK, VIRGINIA

 

ACTION OF THE COUNCIL

 

TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2005 – 2:30 P.M.

 

                                      Prayer offered by Reverend W.D. Tyree, III, Pastor, First                              Baptist Church Berkley, 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 June 14, 2005.

 

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

 

No:    None.

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

PH-1                              PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk to receive nominations for appointment to the Norfolk School Board.


             
Nominations were received as follows:

1.      George Banks, 1736 Indian River Road, nominated Dr. Lillian P. Wright.

2.      Anita Poston, 500 World Trade Center, nominated Barry C. Bishop.

3.      Norman Maas, 6247 Bridle Way, nominated George W. Cook.

              4.  Cal Davidson, 805 Townsend Court, nominated George W. Cook. 

              5.  George W. Cook, 2720 Marlboro Avenue, nominated himself.

4.      Daniel Montague, 4605 Krick Street, asked to be nominated and

     called for an elected school board.

     Nominations from Council:

1.      Mayor Fraim nominated:  George Raiss, Henry Giffin, III and

     James T. Driggers.

 

ACTION:        Nominations accepted and public hearing closed.

 

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

                  

                   No:    None.

 

PH-2                              PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to action of the Council on May 17, 2005 under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk to hear comments on the renewal of a lease by Verizon Virginia Inc., successor to Bell Atlantic-Virginia Inc., on 1,600 square feet of land on the grounds of the Fairlawn Elementary School/Recreation Center.

 

Thereupon, an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance approving a lease agreement with Verizon Virginia, Inc., for a parcel of land at Fairlawn Elementary School/Recreation Center, in the City of Norfolk,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 15, 2005.

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

 

No:    None.

 

PH-3                              PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to action of the Council on May 17, 2005 under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk to hear comments on the renewal of a lease by Alltel Communication Inc., on approximately 2,750 square feet of land on the grounds of Northside Park located at 8400 Tidewater Drive.

 

Thereupon, an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance approving a lease agreement with Alltel Communications, Inc., for a parcel of land at 8400 Tidewater Drive, located in the City of Norfolk,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 15, 2005.

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

 

No:    None.

 

PH-4                              PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to action of the Council on May 17, 2005 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 to close, vacate and discontinue portions of Pleasant Avenue, 28th Bay Street and East Ocean View Avenue.

 

Thereupon, an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to close, vacate and discontinue portions of East Ocean View Avenue, Pleasant Avenue, and 28th Bay Street in the City of Norfolk,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 14, 2005.

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

 

No:    None.

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

C-1                                 Letter from the City Manager presenting recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the application of Taco Bell of America, Inc., to change the zoning from Conditional C-2 (Corridor Commercial) to Conditional C-2 (Corridor Commercial) and from R-8 (One-Family Residential) to Conditional C-2 (Corridor Commercial) and for a special exception to operate a commercial drive-through facility on property located at 4001-4015 Hampton Boulevard.

 

ACTION:  City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on July 12, 2005.

 

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

 

No:    None.

 

C-2                                 Letter from the City Manager presenting recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the application of Sonic Café to change the zoning from R-8 (One-Family Residential) to Conditional C-2 (Corridor Commercial) and for a special exception to operate a commercial drive-through facility on property located on the north side of 39th Street, the west side of Hampton Boulevard, and the south side of 40th Street.

 

ACTION:  City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on July 12, 2005.

 

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

No:    None.

 

REGULAR AGENDA

 

R-1                                 Matter of a PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to action of the Council on May 10, 2005 under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk on the application of WESTOVER ASSOCIATES for a change of zoning from IN-1 (Institutional) District to Conditional R-7 (One-Family) District on property located on the south side of Norview Avenue and East of Sunshine Avenue.

                                      (Passed by at the meeting of June 7, 2005)

 

                             Thomas Dickenson, the applicant, 1170 Lexan Avenue, was present to answer questions.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was LOST.

 

Yes:  None. 

 

No:    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 agreements with the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Transportation, for project development and administration by the City of Norfolk of the Chesapeake Boulevard Project, the Brambleton Avenue Project, and the Tidewater Drive Project, and appropriating and authorizing the expenditure of the total sum of $1,230.00 for said projects,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

                                      (Passed by at the meeting of June 7, 2005)

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 14, 2005

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-3                                 Letter from the City Manager and the following three Ordinances: 

 

                                      An Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to amend and reordain Sections 11-2.9, 11-2.10 and 11.2-11 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of  Norfolk relating to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Overlay District SO AS TO conform to changes in the Chesapeake Bay Act Regulations,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

                                      (Placed on first reading at the meeting of June 7, 2005)

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 14, 2005

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-3A                              An Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to amend and reordain the Norfolk City Code, 1979, as amended by adding one new section numbered 32-17 SO AS TO require a permit for an accessory structure encroachment into the Chesapeake Preservation Area one-hundred foot buffer,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

                                      (Placed on first reading at the meeting of June 7, 2005)

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 1, 2005

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

                            

R-3B                               An Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance approving the receipt of funds generated as permit fees in accordance with City Code Section 32-17, appropriating the funds if and when made available, and establishing a special revenue account for placement of funds received, such account to be used solely as approved by the City Manager for restoration or enhancement of the resource protection area one hundred foot buffer or resource protection area feature undertaken by the City,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

                                      (Placed on first reading at the meeting of June 7, 2005)

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 1, 2005

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-4                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to rezone property located at 9643 to 9665 First View Street from Conditional C-2 (Corridor Commercial) to Conditional C-2 (Corridor Commercial),” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

                                      (Placed on first reading at the meeting of June 7, 2005)

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 14, 2005

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-5                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to rezone property located at 3650 Herbert Street from R-7 (One-Family Residential) to R-8 (One-Family Residential),” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

                                      (Placed on first reading at the meeting of June 7, 2005)

 

                   Jerry Miller, the applicant, 1507 E. Bay View Boulevard, was present to answer questions.

 

                   Daniel Montague, 4605 Krick Street, asked for clarification about the project.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 14, 2005

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-6                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance approving an agreement with the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Transportation, for the construction, operation, and maintenance of that certain project known as Midtown Tunnel Project 0337-122-116-L 801 (UPC#52059), and appropriating and authorizing the expenditure of the sum of $4,462.79 for such purposes,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

                                      (Placed on first reading at the meeting of June 7, 2005)

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 14, 2005

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-7                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance accepting a grant in the amount of $795,730 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for the Pretrial Services Program and the Local Offender Treatment and Supervision Program (LOTS), appropriating the funds, authorizing the expenditure of $58,000 in local funding for the LOTS Program and authorizing the employment of twenty (20) persons for the programs and providing funds for the salaries and benefits of said persons,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

                                      (Placed on first reading at the meeting of June 7, 2005)

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 1, 2005

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-8                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance granting a special exception to permit off-lot parking on property located at 245 West Olney Road,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

                                      (Placed on first reading at the meeting of June 7, 2005)

 

                   Jeff Maynard, attorney for the applicant, 109 Conway Avenue, was present to answer questions.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 14, 2005

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-9                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to amend City Code Section 42-10 relating to encroachments and obstructions SO AS TO delete the requirement for a notice of violation before enforcement action can be taken and to designate citizens to undertake sign removal after attending a training program,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

                                      (Placed on first reading at the meeting of June 7, 2005)

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 14, 2005

 

                   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 the conveyance of a certain parcel of property located in Norfolk designated as parcel 35A south of Brambleton Avenue and west of Duke Street to the City of Norfolk by Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

                                      (Placed on first reading at the meeting of June 7, 2005)

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 14, 2005

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-11                               Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to repeal Sections 2-545, 2-546, 2-547, 2-548, 2-549 and 2-550 of the Norfolk City Code, which constitute Article XIV of Chapter Two, titled, ‘Community Hospital Commission,’” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

                                      (Placed on first reading at the meeting of June 7, 2005)

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 14, 2005

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-12                               Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance accepting a local incentive fee of $291,058.00 from the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services for completion of a Virginia Public Nursing Home and Hospital Intergovernmental Transfer (IGT), and appropriating and allocating $194,038.67 of such sum to the Community Services Board and $97,019.00 of such sum to Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

                                      (Placed on first reading at the meeting of June 7, 2005)

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 14, 2005

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-13                               Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a grant of up to $1,614.07 from the Schools and Libraries Division of the Universal Service Administrative Company and appropriating and authorizing the expenditure of the funds for telecommunications and technology services for the Norfolk Public Library,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

                                      (Placed on first reading at the meeting of June 7, 2005)

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 14, 2005

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-14                                Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance approving the purchase from Eastern Virginia Medical School of a certain parcel of property that is a portion of the property located at 130 Colley Avenue, for the sum of $33,488.00; authorizing the City Manager to negotiate an agreement in substantial conformity with the terms and conditions of the attached purchase and sale agreement; and authorizing the expenditure of a sum of up to $39,000.00 from funds heretofore appropriated to cover the purchase price and other transaction costs,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

                                      (Placed on first reading at the meeting of June 7, 2005)

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 14, 2005

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-15                                Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance approving the purchase from Eastern Virginia Medical School of a certain parcel of property that is a portion of the property located at 121 Colley Avenue, for the sum of $10,882.00; authorizing the City Manager to negotiate an agreement in substantial conformity with the terms and conditions of the attached purchase and sale agreement; and authorizing the expenditure of a sum of up to $16,000.00 from funds heretofore appropriated to cover the purchase price and other transaction costs,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

                                      (Placed on first reading at the meeting of June 7, 2005)

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 14, 2005

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-16                                Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance approving the purchase from Philip M. Trahadias and Mary A. Trahadias of a certain parcel of property that is a portion of the property located at 143 Colley Avenue, for the sum of $59,225.00; authorizing the City Manager to negotiate an agreement in substantial conformity with the terms and conditions of the attached purchase and sale agreement; and authorizing the expenditure of a sum of up to $65,000.00 from funds heretofore appropriated to cover the purchase price and other transaction costs,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

                                      (Placed on first reading at the meeting of June 7, 2005)

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 14, 2005

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-17                                Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept the dedication of a certain parcel of property located in the City of Norfolk, from James A. Moore, and authorizing the conveyance of certain property owned by the City of Norfolk to James A. Moore, upon certain conditions,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 15, 2005

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-18                                Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance approving the release and quitclaim to Harbor Walk Development, LLC or its successor or assign, of a portion of that certain drainage easement that extends from the eastern line of North View Boulevard eastwardly to the western line of Parcel B-2 in Map Book 58, Page 16, recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of the City, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the deed of release and quitclaim,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 14, 2005

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-19                                Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance accepting a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture for the 2005 Summer Food Service Program For Children and appropriating and authorizing the expenditure of $305,006.00 for the program,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 14, 2005

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-20                                Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to amend and reordain Chapter 29 of the Norfolk City Code, 1979, SO AS TO add one new section requiring suspects to identify themselves at the request of law enforcement officers,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

                   Daniel Montague, 4605 Krick Street, commented that the Norfolk Police Department does not consistently enforce the laws that are passed by Council.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 14, 2005

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-21                                Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance repealing Sections 29-71 and 29-72 and to amend and reordain section 29-73 of the Norfolk City Code, 1979, regarding loitering SO AS TO threaten the safety of persons or property,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 14, 2005

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-22                                Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing the Management Services Agreement to be entered into with Waterside Marina, LLC, for the operation of the Waterside Marina,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 14, 2005

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-23                                Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance approving a lease with Norfolk Senior Center, for certain premises located in the City of Norfolk, The Norfolk Fitness and Wellness Center, 7300 Newport Avenue, Norfolk, Virginia,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

                   Barbara Lifland, 924 W. 21st Street, and Maury Browne, 300 College Place, were present to answer questions.

 

                   Daniel Montague, 4506 Krick Street, asked that a pool be installed at the Sherwood Forest Recreation Center.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 15, 2005

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-24                                Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance granting certain easements to Collins Recap IV, LLC, relative to the Freemason Street Garage and the property known as 388 Boush Street,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.