NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
ACTION
OF THE COUNCIL
TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 6, 2007 – 2:30 P.M.
Prayer offered by Reverend Kirkland Houston, Pastor,
Gethsemane Community Fellowship Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
President
Fraim moved to excuse Dr. Whibley for her absence from today’s meeting.
Motion
adopted.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn,
Wright and Fraim.
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.
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 November 6, 2007.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Williams, Winn,
Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
Abstention: Riddick
PUBLIC HEARING
PH-1 PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to
action of the Council on October 23, 2007, under the State law, public notice
having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk to hear comments on the exchange of land between Old
Dominion Real Estate Foundation and the City of Norfolk.
No
one was present to speak concerning this matter.
Thereupon,
an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing the exchange of parcels of real property between
the City of Norfolk and the Old Dominion Real Estate Foundation,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective December 7, 2007.
Yes: Burfoot,
Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
CONSENT
AGENDA
C-1 Letter
from the City Clerk presenting the request of the Holidays in the City
Committee for use of the Mace during the 23rd Annual Holidays in the
City Grand Illumination Parade to be held on Saturday, November 17, 2007.
ACTION: Use of Mace and Honor Guard
approved.
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 $5,000.00 donation to the City from Lawson Realty appropriating and authorizing the expenditure of the
funds for the purchase of supplies and materials and for cultural arts and
non-sports programming at the Merrimac Landing Recreation Center,” was introduced in writing and read
by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective November 6, 2007.
Yes: Burfoot,
Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-2 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to repeal
Sections 8-1 and 8-47.6, to amend and reordain Section 25-2 and to amend
Sections 8-29, 8-46, 8-47, 8-47.5, 8-47.7, 8-48, 8-48.5, 8-50, 8-51, 8-53,
8-54, 8-56, 8-57, 8-58, 8-59 and 8-60 of the Norfolk City Code, 1979, as
amended, SO AS TO conform to the
Virginia Code and to repeal and reordain Chapter 8 of the City Code as Article
X of Chapter 25,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective November 6, 2007.
Yes: Burfoot,
Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-3 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance granting a
Special Exception to permit development on a nonstandard-width residential
parcel on property located at 891 B
Avenue,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.
Robert Feinman, 2316 Ingleside Road, was present to answer questions.
Maretha Jones, 1053 Fairlawn Avenue, Virginia Beach, expressed opposition
to this matter, stating the lots are too small.
Linda Horsey, 921 Washington Avenue, President of the Olde Huntersville
Civic League, expressed opposition to the applicant building any homes with
carports. She asked Council to uphold
the established zoning criteria.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective November 6, 2007.
Yes: Burfoot,
Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-4 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance granting a
Special Exception to permit development on a nonstandard-width residential
parcel on property located at 755 C
Avenue,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective November 6, 2007.
Yes: Burfoot,
Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-5 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance granting a Special
Exception to permit development on a nonstandard-width residential parcel on
property located at 730 Fremont Street,”
was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective November 6, 2007.
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 a
Special Exception to permit development on a nonstandard-width residential
parcel on property located at 766
Lexington Street,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective November 6, 2007.
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
Special Exception to permit development on a nonstandard-width residential
parcel on property located at 839
Fremont Street,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective November 6, 2007.
Yes: Burfoot,
Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-8 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance approving
grants from the Public Amenities Fund of $80,000.00 to Festevents, of
$100,000.00 to the Norfolk Convention and Visitors Bureau, of $47,000.00 for
the Virginia Arts Festival, of $50,000.00 to the Virginia Symphony, of $40,000.00 to the
Southeastern Virginia Arts Association, of
$20,000.00 to the Pepper Bird Foundation, of $20,000.00 to the Chrysler
Museum of Art, of $20,000 to the Virginia Opera, of $15,000.00 to the Crispus
Attucks Theatre, of $30,000.00 to the Virginia Stage Company, of $13,200.00 to
Old Dominion University, of $12,000.00 to the Virginia Caribbean/American
Cultural Association, of $12,000.00 for the Cheroenhaka Indian Tribal Heritage
Foundation, of $6,800.00 to the D’Art Center, of $5,000.00 to WHRO, of $5,000
to the Virginia Jazz Company, of $5,000.00 to T A Sports, of $4,000.00 to
Norfolk State University, and appropriating $15,000 from the fund for the
Bureau of Cultural Affairs and Special Events,” was introduced in writing and
read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective November 6, 2007.
Yes: Burfoot,
Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-9 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance approving the
purchase from the Mortimer Leavitt Foundation, Inc. of certain property,
commonly known as 235 East Plume Street
for the sum of $7,200,000; 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 $7,215,000 from funds heretofore appropriated to pay the purchase
price and the other transaction costs,” was introduced in writing and read by
its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective November 6, 2007.
Yes: Burfoot,
Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-10 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance granting a
Special Exception to permit the operation of an eating and drinking
establishment on property located at 5008
Colley Avenue,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.
Mike Hage, 5008 Colley Avenue, was present to answer questions.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective November 6, 2007.
Yes: Burfoot,
Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
NEW
BUSINESS
1. Several
persons spoke concerning Alphonso Albert, including issues pertaining to his
work with Second Chances, his work in the community, appointment to oversee the
Department of Criminal Justice, and previous background:
The following proponents
spoke:
Reverend Kirkland Houston, 1955 Grayfalcon Drive;
Raymond Peele, III, 1100 Merimac Avenue; George T. Vincent, 8556 Granby Street;
Nadine Clark, 4754 Eldon Court, Virginia Beach; Joyce Smith-Holloman, 1987
Greenleaf Drive; Glen Jones, 2501 Kennon Avenue; Rev. Anthony C. Paige, 3320
Norway Place; Tara Davis, 1725 Canton Avenue; Michael Muhammad, 2811 Lafayette
Boulevard; Alton robinson, 735 W. 35th Street; Bill Twine, 715
Weymouth Court, Virginia Beach; Rodney Jordan, 304 W. 36th Street;
Soladin Ai, 3801 Easton Avenue; Dr. Linda Horsey, 921 Washington Avenue; Johnnie
B. Carroll, Jr.; Gary Dubour, 1433 Kingston Avenue; and Brenda Ridley-Garris,
5614 Rivermills Circle, Portsmouth.
The following opponents spoke:
Carlos Howard, 436 W. 35th Street; Beverly
Sexton, 348 Elpaso Avenue; Charles Brewer, 222 Beck Street; William Jackson,
3709 Buckingham Street; Rebecca Luce 409 San Antonio Boulevard; and Danny Lee
Ginn, 3844 Dare Circle.
2. Maurio
Anderson of SWAT (Southside Watch and Assessment Team), 1729 Princeton Avenue,
asked Council to consider reducing the curfew for children from 11:00 p.m. to
10:00 p.m.