NORFOLK, VIRGINIA

 

ACTION OF THE COUNCIL

 

TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2007 – 7:00 P.M.

 

 

Prayer offered by Reverend Robert Gilman, Pastor of Advent Episcopal 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, Whibley, 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.

 

                  The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective March 27, 2007.

 

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

 

No:    None.

                  

 

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

PH-1                                                   PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to action of the Council on March 6, 2007, under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk to hear comments on the conveyance of property of the City of Norfolk to the abutting property owners a portion of Glenmyrtle Avenue by Deed of Quitclaim. 

 

Ken Richards, 260 Greenbrier Avenue, applicant, was present to answer questions.

                            

Thereupon, an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance to the abutting property owners by deed of quitclaim of any interest the City of Norfolk may have in that portion of the former right of way of Glenmyrtle Avenue vacated by Ordinance Numbered 42, 198,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective April 27, 2007.

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

                   Abstained: Williams.

 

 

PH-2                              PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to action of the Council on March 6, 2007, under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk to hear comments on the conveyance of property of the City of Norfolk to Kramer Associates, Inc., a portion of Wisteria Place by Deed of Quitclaim. 

 

                              Thereupon, an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance to Kramer Associates, Inc., or their successor in interest, by deed of quitclaim, of any interest the City of Norfolk may have in a certain parcel, 600 square feet in area, located at the southwest corner of Parcel B-3 as shown on  the subdivision plat of property of Kramer Associates, Inc. & Harrison Marina, LLC., along with any interest the City of Norfolk may have in any portion of the former right of way of Wisteria Place that abuts said 600 square foot parcel,” was introduced in writing and read by its title

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective April 27, 2007.

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

PH-3                                                   PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to action of the Council on March 6, 2007, under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk on the application of the City Planning Commission to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Norfolk 1992, SO AS TO modify signage in Downtown and other text amendments.

 

Ellis James, 2021 Kenlake Place, expressed his concerns about maintaining signage consistency.

                   

                Thereupon, an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to amend and reordain certain Sections of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Norfolk, 1992, SO AS TO make adjustments and corrections,” was introduced in writing and read by its title

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective March 27, 2007.

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

 

PH-3A                            An Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to amend and reordain Section 16-8.6 (c) of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Norfolk, 1992, SO AS TO change signage regulations in the Downtown Districts,” was introduced in writing and read by its title

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective March 27, 2007.

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

PH-4                              PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to action of the Council on March 6, 2007, under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk to hear comments on the acquisition by condemnation of property located at 5209 Bluestone Avenue.

 

Cornelia Magge, 1308 Cedar Lane, spoke in favor of this matter.

 

           Thereupon, an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance finding a public necessity for the acquisition of land for recreational purpose of a public park; authorizing the acquisition by negotiation or by condemnation of 5209 Bluestone Avenue, the said property situate in the City of Norfolk, belonging to Richard F. Lambert, Jayne D. Forchas and Heirs at Law of Margaret L. Reardon; and authorizing the expenditure of the sum of $883,000.00 to acquire the same,” was introduced in writing and read by its title

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective March 27, 2007.

 

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

 

                   No:    Riddick.

 

REGULAR AGENDA

                  

R-1                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing the purchase from Frank W. Everett and Billy W. Everett of certain property located in the City of Norfolk and commonly known as 2601 Hampton Boulevard for the sum of $200,000.00; authorizing the City Manager to negotiate an agreement in substantial conformity with the terms and conditions of the attached purchase and sale agreement; and appropriating and authorizing the expenditure of the sum of $210,000.00 to pay the purchase price and other transaction costs,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective March 27, 2007.

 

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

 

                   No:    Riddick.

 

R-2                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to amend and reordain Section 13-65.2 of the Norfolk City Code, 1979, SO AS TO revise the rental rates for the Attucks Theatre,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective March 27, 2007.

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

                                     

R-3                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance appropriating Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) from fees generated by the Sheriff’s Special Weapons and Tactical Training Courses, if and when received, to provide weapons and equipment for the sheriff,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.  

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective March 27, 2007.

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

 

R-4                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance permitting Athens, LLC t/a Orapax, Inc. to encroach 5’ into city property at 1300 Redgate Avenue, with a landscape buffer,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.  

 

ACTION:   Continued Generally.

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-5                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing the provision of certain fire, rescue and police services over property located in the City of Norfolk, Virginia and approving the services agreement,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.  

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective March 27, 2007.

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-6                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance approving a Cooperation Agreement with the Economic Development Authority of the City of Norfolk, for an Economic Development Grant to 515 Granby, L.L.C.,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.  

 

Daniel Montague, 4605 Krick Street, expressed opposition to the City funding a private venture, noting that the Sherwood Forest neighborhood has been asking for a swimming pool for several years.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective March 27, 2007.

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

1.      James Rivers, 1131 Georgetown Road, Apt 204, President of the local NAACP, informed Council of a meeting he had with Chief Marquis regarding additional cameras for police vehicles, re-staffing of the local PACE stations in the community and evaluate the issuance of building permits to developers.

 

2.      Antoinette Lacy, 1000 Oaklawn Ave, informed Council of an incident that took place on March 21st with a police officer.

 

3.      Cindy Jones, 3412 Colonial Avenue, Apt A2, asked Council to consider funding the Park Place Library.

 

4.      Alton Robinson, 735 W. 35th Street, commented about a police issue that involved five youths. 

 

5.      Alexis Sumler, 2512 Tait Court, expressed her concerns about violence in the community.