NORFOLK, VIRGINIA

 

ACTION OF THE COUNCIL

 

TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 20052:30 P.M.

 

Prayer offered by Councilman Paul R. Riddick, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

                                      Acting President Hester moved to excuse Mr. Fraim from today’s meeting.

 

Motion adopted.

 

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

 

                   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 21, 2005.

 

Yes:   Burfoot, Hester, Winn, and Wright.

 

                   No:    None.

 

                                Abstained:  Riddick and Williams.

 

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

PH-1                              PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to action of the Council on May 24, 2005 under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk to hear comments on the request of VULCAN LANDS, INC. to purchase certain property located off of Ballentine Boulevard.

 

                   Daniel Campbell, 951 E. Byrd Street, Richmond, VA, attorney for the applicant, and John K. Smack, the applicant, 113 Mulberry Street, were present to answer questions.

 

Thereupon, an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance approving the sale of certain property described as a fifteen foot wide strip of land beginning at the eastern right-of-way line of Woodland Avenue and extending eastwardly to the western right-of-way line of the Norfolk Southern Railroad to Vulcan Lands, Inc. for the sum of $19,800.00, and authorizing the  City Manager to execute an agreement of purchase and sale in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 22, 2005.

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

 

No:    None.

 

 

PH-2                              PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to action of the Council on May 24, 2005 under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk to hear comments on the request of NORFOLK REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY, to transfer certain parcels of property described as Lots 1 and 2, Block 42 and Lots B, C, D and F, Block 23, East Ocean View, Plat A, Section Number 2.

                                     

                   Delphine Pioffret, 1200 Bank of America Center, attorney for the applicant,  was present to answer questions.

 

Thereupon, an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance approving the conveyance to Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority of those certain parcels of property described as Lots 1 and 2, Block 42, as shown on a plat entitled, “East Ocean View, Plat A, Section 2,” and Lots B, C, D, and F, Block 23, as shown on a plat entitled, “Resubdivision of Lots 27, 28, 29,. 30, 45, 46, 47, & 48, Blk. 23, Plat ‘A’ Sect. 2, East Ocean View,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 22, 2005.

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

 

No:    None.

 

PH-3                              PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to action of the Council on May 24, 2005 under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk on the application of the CITY OF NORFOLK, to close, vacate and discontinue portions of Bayne Avenue, Campaw Avenue and Harrell Avenue.

 

                   Delphine Pioffret, 1200 Bank of America Center, attorney for the applicant, was present to answer questions.

 

Thereupon, an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance vacating a portion of Bayne Avenue, a portion of Campaw Avenue, and portions of Cape Avenue and Harrell Avenue,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 21, 2005.

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

 

No:    None.

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

C-1                                 Letter from the City Manager presenting recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the application of Children’s Hospital of the Kings Daughters for a change of zoning from R-14 (High Density Multiple-Family) to Conditional C-1 (Limited Commercial) on property located at 929 and 931 Redgate Avenue.

 

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

 

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

 

No:    None.

 

 

REGULAR AGENDA

 

R-1                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance permitting Marjorie L. Taylor, et al, to encroach into the right of way of Westover Avenue with a four-foot tall wrought iron fence,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 21, 2005.

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

 

No:    None.

 

R-2                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance permitting Lain Realty Co., LLC, to encroach 4’ x 190’ into Granby Street with awnings, signage, security gates and lighting; and to encroach into Olney Road with 4” x 46’ awnings, signage, and lighting, and to encroach into Magazine Lane 1’6” x 10’6” with awnings, signage, security gates and lighting,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 21, 2005.

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

 

No:    None.

 

 

R-3                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance approving the transfer of the rights and privileges under the Telecommunications Franchise Agreement with KMC Telecom of Virginia, Inc., to TelCove of Virginia, LLC, and approving a nonexclusive Telecommunications Franchise Agreement with TelCove of Virginia, LLC,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 22, 2005.

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

 

No:    None.

 

R-4                                 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 Genco of Virginia t/a Zio’s Restaurant and granting permission to Genco of Virginia t/a Zio’s Restaurant to encroach into the right of way at 1517 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 June 21, 2005.

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

 

No:    None.

 

R-5                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance accepting the offer of the United States of America, acting through the Department of the Navy to grant to the City of Norfolk a permanent and exclusive easement over certain property located at the intersection of Granby Street and Admiral Taussig Boulevard,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 21, 2005.

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

 

No:    None.

 

 

R-6                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance approving the purchase from Joshua L. Liverman and Selma D. Liverman of certain property, commonly known as Lots 1,2,5,8,10 and 12, Block C shown on a plat entitled, “Amended Plat of Campostella Heights, Property of the Campostella Realty Corporation,” for the sum of $93,000.00; 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 $98,000.00 from funds heretofore appropriated to cover the purchase price and other transaction costs,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 21, 2005.

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

 

No:    None.

 

R-7                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to amend and reordain Section 25-286.2 SO AS TO allow designation of parking districts in residential and commercial areas, to add a Section 25-286.2.1 relating to the West Freemason Historic District Parking Permit District, and to add a new Section 25-286.18 SO AS TO add a new parking permit district in the Chelsea District,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

                   Charles Rogers, 1215 Boissevain Avenue, representing Cooper Vision Eye Care, spoke in support of the new parking district and explained to Council the operations of his business and how his employees will be affected. 

 

                   George Brown, 501 Claremont Avenue, and Gatewood Dashiell, 1218 Warrington Avenue, were present to answer questions.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 21, 2005.

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

 

No:    None.

 

 

R-8                                 An Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance permitting events up to July 12, 2005,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective June 21, 2005.

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

 

No:    None.

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

                   Daniel Montague, 4605 Krick Street, commented on HRT’s Handi-Ride                  program and asked for improvements.

 

                   Bill Kerry, 2330 Bay Oaks Place, Chairman of the Bay Oaks Committee,                  presented Council with petitions to preserve the Bay Oaks Park.

 

                   Ellis W. James, 2021 Kenlake Place, invited Council to attend a meeting                             Tuesday evening at Virginia Weslyan College addressing this weekend’s                             Nazi Rally in Yorktown.