NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
ACTION
OF THE COUNCIL
TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY 5, 2008 – 7:00 P.M.
Prayer offered by Father Jun,
Holy Trinity Church,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
President Fraim moved to excuse Mr. Riddick from today’s meeting.
Motion adopted.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Whibley, Williams, Winn,
Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
President Fraim moved to dispense with
the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting.
Motion adopted.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Whibley, 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 February 5, 2008.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Whibley, 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 the BBC, LLC., to change the zoning from R-7
(One-Family) district to Conditional R-8 (One- Family) District on property
located at 8000 East Glen Road.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to
advertise for a public hearing on February 26, 2008.
Yes: Burfoot,
Hester, Whibley, 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 the Eastern Truck and Accessories, LLC., to change
the zoning from R-5 (One-Family) to conditional C-2 (Corridor Commercial)
District on property located at 6320 E. Virginia Beach Boulevard.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to
advertise for a public hearing on February 26, 2008.
Yes: Burfoot,
Hester, Whibley, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
C-3 Letter
from the City Manager presenting recommendation of the City Planning Commission
on the application of the Robert D. Skenes, to change the zoning from
R-5 (One-Family) district to conditional R-8 (One-Family) on property located
at 5800 Chambers Street.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to
advertise for a public hearing on February 26, 2008.
Yes: Burfoot,
Hester, Whibley, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
REGULAR AGENDA
R-1 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing the
purchase from Frank W. Everett, Sr.
and Teressa A. Everett of certain
parcels of property located in the City of Norfolk and described as W S Wilson Road (Tax ID #29364100), W S Wilson Road (Tax ID #2936400), 1017 Wilson Road (Tax ID #29363900),
and W S Wilson Road (Tax ID
#34436900) for the sum of $336,400.00; 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 $346,400.00 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 February 5,
2008.
Yes: Burfoot,
Hester, Whibley, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-2 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing the
purchase from Calvin H. Williams, Sr.
and Lucinda Williams of certain
parcels of property located in the City of Norfolk and described as 1298 Indian River Road (Tax ID
#47617700), 1300 East Indian River Road
(Tax ID #22961006), N S 1300 block East
Indian River Road (Tax ID #22961000) for the sum of $704,100.00;
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
$714,100.00 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 February 5,
2008.
Yes: Burfoot,
Hester, Whibley, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-3 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing the
purchase from Calvin H. Williams, Sr.
of certain parcels of property located in the City of Norfolk and described as W S 1000 block Wilson Road (Tax ID
#47617000), N S 1300 block Wilson Road
(Tax ID#47614900), W S 1000 block Wilson
Road (Tax ID#47617010) for the sum of $179,900.00; 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 $189,900.00 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 February 5,
2008.
Yes: Burfoot,
Hester, Whibley, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-4 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to amend and
reordain Ordinance No. 42,719 to accept the additional grant funds in the
amount of $16,415 from the Virginia
Department of Criminal Justice Services for the Norfolk Criminal Justice
Services-Local Offender Treatment and Supervision (NCJS-LOTS) Agency and the
Norfolk Sheriff’s Office Pretrial Services appropriating and authorizing the
expenditure of the additional amounts,”
was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective February 5,
2008.
Yes: Burfoot,
Hester, Whibley, 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 operate an entertainment establishment on property located
at 5701 Chambers Street,” was
introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective February 5,
2008.
Yes: Burfoot,
Hester, Whibley, 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 the operation of a used merchandise sales
establishment located at 5001 Colley
Avenue,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.
Robin McMichael, 5001 Colley
Avenue and Edward Kessler, 8120 Fox Dale Drive, were present to answer
questions.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective February 5,
2008.
Yes: Burfoot,
Hester, Whibley, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-7 Letter from the
City
Manager and the following two Ordinances:
An
Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance granting a Special Exception to operate an
automobile sales and service establishment on property located at 1559 and 1601 East Little Creek Road,”
was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective February 5,
2008.
Yes: Burfoot,
Hester, Whibley, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-7A An Ordinance
entitled, “An Ordinance granting a Special Exception to permit the operation of
an automobile repair facility on property located at 1559 and 1601 East Little Creek Road,” was introduced in writing
and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective February 5,
2008.
Yes: Burfoot,
Hester, Whibley, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-8 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing the
purchase from Frank W. Everett, Sr.
of certain property located in the City of Norfolk and described as W S Wilson Road (Tax ID #21055700) for
the sum of $52,900.00; 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 the sum of
$57,900.00 from fund 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 February 5,
2008.
Yes: Burfoot,
Hester, Whibley, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Eleanor Bradshaw, 601 Pembroke Avenue, asked council
to purchase mermaid licenses plates to help support Lake Taylor Hospital.
2. Dan Montague, 4605 Krick Street, asked council to
lock up action on the smoking ban.
3. Beverly Sexton, 348 El Paseo
Avenue, expressed concern for crime in the Denby Park area and asked for
additional police presence.
4. Rebecca Luce, 409 San Antonio
Boulevard, commented on the Comprehensive Plan for the Denby Park area and the
need to take action on it.
5. Danny Ginn, 3844 Dare Circle, spoke about the City hiring Clark Earl as a
consultant after his retirement.