NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
ACTION
OF THE COUNCIL
TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY 26, 2008 – 7:00 P.M.
Prayer offered by Pastor
Alvin Rooks, Great Rival Tabernacle Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
President Fraim moved to excuse Mr. Wright from today’s meeting.
Motion adopted.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Whibley, Williams, Winn,
and Fraim.
No: None.
President
Fraim moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the previous
meeting.
Motion adopted.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Whibley, Williams, Winn,
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 26, 2008.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick,
Whibley, Williams, Winn, and Fraim.
No: None.
CEREMONIAL MATTER
Eileen Bunn, Lee Satterthwaite and Holly Ferguson,
representatives from the American Cancer Society presented the Relay for Life
Award to the co-chairs of last year’s race to Councilman Wright and
Councilwoman Hester. Also, the City
was presented with a plaque recognizing its outstanding support in the fight
against cancer from 2005-2007.
PUBLIC
HEARINGS
PH-1 PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to
action of the Council on February 5, 2008, under the State law, public notice
having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk on the application of 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.
No one was present to speak concerning this matter.
Thereupon,
an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to rezone property located at 5800 Chambers Street from R-5
(One-Family Residential) to
Conditional R-8 (One-Family Residential),”
was introduced in writing and read
by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective February 26,
2008.
Yes: Burfoot,
Hester, Riddick, Whibley, Williams, Winn, and Fraim.
No: None.
PH-2 PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to
action of the Council on February 5, 2008, under the State law, public notice
having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk on the application of 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.
Jody Slater, 5267 Vestry Drive, Virginia Beach, was present to answer
questions.
Thereupon, an
Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to rezone property located at 6320 East Virginia Beach Boulevard from
R-5 (One-Family Residential) to Conditional C-2 (Corridor Commercial),” was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective February 26,
2008.
Yes: Burfoot,
Hester, Riddick, Whibley, Williams, Winn, and Fraim.
No: None.
PH-3 PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to
action of the Council on February 5, 2008, under the State law, public notice
having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk on the application of 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.
Nancy Grey, 8016 Keene Road and Carol Bender, 8060 W. Glenn Road spoke in
opposition to this matter. Barbara Wade,
8005 Rocksborough Road was present in opposition to this matter but did not
speak.
Thereupon, an
Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to rezone property located at 8000 East Glen Road from R-7
(One-Family residential) to Conditional R-8 (One-Family Residential),” was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was LOST.
Yes: None.
No: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Whibley, Williams,
Winn, and Fraim.
PH-4 PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to
action of the Council on February 12, 2008, under the State law, public notice
having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk to hear comments on the sale of City owned property
on 21st Street west of Colley Avenue and east of Hampton
Boulevard to Ghent Station, LLC.
Ellis James, 2021 Kenlake Place spoke regarding waste water.
Thereupon,
an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing the Land
Disposition and Development Contract (“LDDC”) to be entered into
with Ghent Station, LLC, and
authorizing the conveyance of real property as provided for in the LDDC,” was introduced in writing and read by its
title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective February 26,
2008.
Yes: Burfoot,
Hester, Riddick, Whibley, Williams, Winn, and Fraim.
No: None.
PH-5 PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day under
the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the
City Clerk to hear comments on the Master Development Agreement to be
entered into with SLNWC Investment Company, LLC, and the Norfolk Redevelopment
and Housing Authority for the development and construction of parking garages
and related improvements under the Master Development Agreement.
ACTION: Matter continued to March 4, 2008.
Yes: Burfoot,
Hester, Riddick, Whibley, Williams, Winn, and Fraim.
No: None.
CONSENT
AGENDA
C-1 Letter
from the City Manager presenting recommendation of the City Planning Commission
on the application of Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority to
close, vacate, and discontinue a portion of Pleasant Avenue at 30th
Bay Street.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to
advertise for a public hearing on March 18, 2008.
Yes: Burfoot,
Hester, Riddick, Whibley, Williams, Winn and Fraim.
No: None.
C-2 Letter
from the City Manager requesting a public hearing be held to hear comments on a
request by ForKids, Inc., a 501(c) 3 charitable organization, for
exemption from real property taxes for fourteen (14) properties.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to
advertise for a public hearing on March 18, 2008.
Yes: Burfoot,
Hester, Riddick, Whibley, Williams, Winn and Fraim.
No: None.
C-3 Letter
from the City Manager requesting a public hearing be held to hear comments on
the request by Chrysler Museum, Inc., a 501(c) 3 charitable organization,
for exemption from real property taxes for property located at 745 Duke Street.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on March 18,
2008.
Yes: Burfoot,
Hester, Riddick, Whibley, Williams, Winn and Fraim.
No: None.
C-4 Letter
from the City Manager requesting a public hearing be held to hear comments on a
request by Habitat for Humanity, Inc., a 501(c) 3 charitable
organization, for exemption from real property taxes for two buildings located
at 900 Tidewater Drive.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on March 18,
2008.
Yes: Burfoot,
Hester, Riddick, Whibley, Williams, Winn and Fraim.
No: None.
C-5 Letter
from the City Manager presenting recommendation of the City Planning Commission
on the application of the City Planning Commission to amend the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Norfolk, 1992, SO AS TO amend Section 2-3
Definitions to add a definition for fenestration and massing and to amend and
reordain Section 4-0.15(c) Nonstandard-width parcels to permit the development
of nonstandard lots subject to a Zoning Certificate.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on March 25,
2008.
Yes: Burfoot,
Hester, Riddick, Whibley, Williams, Winn and Fraim.
No: None.
REGULAR AGENDA
R-1 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance approving a
grant application to the Virginia
Department of Criminal Justice Services in the amount of $131,657.00 to
support the Violence Against Women V-Stop Program, appropriating and
authorizing the expenditure of grant funds in the amount of $39,168.00 and a
local cash match in the amount of $49,025.00 and accepting $43,464.00 in
in-kind services provided by the Commonwealth’s Attorney for the Program,” was
introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective February 26,
2008.
Yes: Burfoot,
Hester, Riddick, Whibley, Williams, Winn and Fraim.
No: None.
R-2 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance amending
Ordinance No. 42,981, approving the purchase of the property known as 1203-1205 Rugby Street, SO AS TO authorize the expenditure of
the additional sum of $650.00,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective February 26, 2008.
Yes: Burfoot,
Hester, Riddick, Whibley, Williams, Winn and Fraim.
No: None.
R-3 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance approving a
Third Amendment to lease between Janaf
Office Building, LLC and the City of Norfolk for premises in the Janaf
Office Building at 5900 Virginia Beach
Boulevard,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective February 26,
2008.
Yes: Burfoot,
Hester, Riddick, Whibley, Williams, Winn and Fraim.
No: None.
R-4 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to amend and reordain
Chapter 32, Article III of the Code of the City of Norfolk, Virginia, 1979,
SO AS TO create the Historic and
Architectural Preservation Committee by adding thereto a new division
containing sections numbered 32-71.10 through 32-72.16,” was introduced in writing
and read by its title.
Carter Furr, 1 Colley Avenue,
Apt. 1702, Alice Allen-Grimes, 1913 North Brandon Avenue, Greta Gustavson, 421
W. Bute Street, Mark Perreault, 950 Hanover Avenue, spoke in favor of this
matter.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective February 26,
2008.
Yes: Burfoot,
Hester, Riddick, Whibley, Williams, Winn and Fraim.
No: None.
R-5 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance accepting a Virginia Domestic Violence Victims Fund
Grant Award in the amount of $40,000.00 from the Commonwealth of Virginia,
Department of Criminal Justice Services, for the position of Domestic Violence
Case Worker in the Office of the Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney and
appropriating and authorizing the expenditure of the Grant Funds for the
position,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective February 26,
2008.
Yes: Burfoot,
Hester, Riddick, Whibley, Williams, Winn and Fraim.
No: None.
R-6 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing the
purchase from the Eastern Virginia Medical School of certain property located
in the City of Norfolk and being a portion of property commonly known as 611
West Brambleton Avenue for the sum of $1,021,300.00; 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 $1,281,300.00 from funds heretofore appropriated
to pay the purchase price, the cost of reconfiguring the parking area, and
other transaction costs,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.
Alton Robinson, 735 W. 35th
Street, commented on this matter.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective February 26,
2008.
Yes: Burfoot,
Hester, Riddick, Whibley, Williams, Winn and Fraim.
No: None.
R-7 Letter from the
City Manager and a Resolution entitled, “A Resolution approving a
policy regarding the preservation of historically and architecturally
significant properties in the City of Norfolk,” was introduced in writing and
read by its title.
Carter Furr, 1 Colley Avenue,
Apt. 1702, Alice Allen-Grimes, 1913 North Brandon Avenue, Greta Gustavson, 421
W. Bute Street, Mark Perreault, 950 Hanover Avenue, spoke in favor of this
matter.
ACTION: The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective February 26,
2008.
Yes: Burfoot,
Hester, Riddick, Whibley, Williams, Winn and Fraim.
No: None.
NEW
BUSINESS
1.
Glenn Jones, 2501
Kennon Avenue, commented that the City needs to get along
2.
The following people requested
a salary increase for school crossing guards:
1. Elizabeth
Statton, 2806 Chesterfield Boulevard
2. Harv
Earl, 2524 Tidewater Drive
3. MacKenzie
Scott, 6460 Crescent Way, #302
4. Roger
Johnson, 6400 Claire Road
5. Phana
Gallo, 8408 Nathan Avenue
6. Manuel
Themea; 6377 Chesapeake Boulevard
7. Shelia
Gibbs, 1045 Rugby Street, #B
3.
Juan Steward, 1761
Little Creek Road, expressed concern about job opportunities and fairness for
the disabled.
4.
Dan Montague, 4605
Krick Street, commented on the smoking ban and the negative impact of second
hand smoke.
5.
Beverly Sexton, 348 El
Paso Avenue, asked council for more police presence in the Denby Park area.
6. Rebecca Luce, 409 San Antonio Boulevard, commented on the Wards Corner Comprehensive
Plan and crime in the Denby Park area.
7. Danny Lee Ginn, 3844 Dare Circle, spoke about
the City hiring Clark Earl as a consultant after his retirement.
8.
Gary Duboir, 1433
Kingston Avenue asked council to expand the recycling program to his apartment
building.
9.
Roy Perry-Bay, 1012
Hatton Avenue, commented on the need for on job training for young adults and
asked that money in the budget be allocated for this.