NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
ACTION OF THE COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2008 – 7:00 P.M.
Prayer offered by Elder Allen
Harris, The Way of the Cross Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
President Fraim moved to excuse Mrs. Hester from today’s meeting.
Motion adopted.
Yes: Burfoot, Riddick, 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, Riddick, 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 March 25, 2008.
Yes: Burfoot, Riddick, Whibley, Williams,
Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
President Fraim presented a plaque
to Ed Weisberg, D.D.S., extending thanks and appreciation for arranging dental
care for Project Homeless Connect. Dr.
Weisberg accepted the plaque on behalf of the Tidewater Dental Association and
Virginia Dental Association.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH-1 PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to
action of the Council on February 26, 2008, 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 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.
Roscoe Callaway, 1503 Conoga
Street, expressed concern about developers purchasing multiple
nonstandard-width lots and constructing undesirable dwellings in the Southside
neighborhoods.
Thereupon, an
Ordinance entitled, “An
Ordinance to amend Sections 2-3 and 4-0.15 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City
of Norfolk, 1992, SO AS TO clarify
conditions under which a nonstandard-width parcel may be developed with a
one-family dwelling,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective March 25, 2008.
Yes: Burfoot,
Riddick, Whibley, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
PH-2 PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to action of the Council on March 4, 2008, 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 143
Colley Avenue.
Thereupon, an
Ordinance entitled, “An
Ordinance finding a public necessity for acquisition of land for purpose of
improvements to streets, traffic signals and right-of-way at and near the
intersection of Southampton and Colley Avenues; authorizing the acquisition by
negotiation or by condemnation of 143
Colley Avenue, the said property situate in the city of Norfolk, belonging
to Philip M. Trahadias and Mary A. Trahadias; and authorizing the expenditure
of the sum of $200,000.00 to acquire the same,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective March 25, 2008.
Yes: Burfoot,
Riddick, Whibley, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
REGULAR AGENDA
R-1 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance approving the
conveyance of two parcels in the former right-of-way of Washington Avenue and Lexington Street, Norfolk, Virginia, to the
City of Norfolk by the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority, and
authorizing the City Manager to accept the deed on behalf of the City of
Norfolk,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective March 25, 2008.
Yes: Burfoot,
Riddick, Whibley, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
R-2 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance approving an
agreement to modify easement between the American
Heart Association, Inc., d/b/a The American Heart Association, Inc.
Mid-Atlantic Affiliate Janaf Shops, LLC, Janaf Crossings, LLC and the City of
Norfolk, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of
the City of Norfolk,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective March 25, 2008.
Yes: Burfoot,
Riddick, Whibley, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
R-3 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance accepting the
sum of $178,280.00 from the Virginia
Port Authority as payment for replacement of a portion of the raw water
main system in conjunction with the Commonwealth Railway Mainline Safety
Relocation Project in Portsmouth, Virginia,” was introduced in writing and read
by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective March 25, 2008.
Yes: Burfoot,
Riddick, Whibley, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
R-4 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance permitting Larry E. and Jacqueline J. White to
encroach into the rights of way of 49th Street and Waterfront Drive
with 45 feet of Class I and II Mixed Granite Rip Rap, an existing granite block
wall and existing dock,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective March 25, 2008.
Yes: Burfoot,
Riddick, Whibley, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
R-5 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to schedule the
City Manager’s Budget Presentation
on Monday, April 7, 2008 and to change the starting time of the regular weekly
City Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at 7:00 P.M. to 2:30
P.M. in the Council Chamber,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective March 25, 2008.
Yes: Burfoot,
Riddick, Whibley, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
R-6 Letter
from the City Clerk and a Resolution entitled, “A Resolution establishing a
commission to plan and coordinate activities and events commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the End of
Massive Resistance and the desegregation of Norfolk Public Schools and
appointing its members,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.
Ellis W. James, 2021 Kenlake
Place, applauded the city for establishing the committee; however, he stated
the Resolution should include the committee that advocated for saving Norfolk
Public Schools and those who filed suits in opposition to the school closings.
ACTION: The Resolution as introduced was adopted as amended, effective
March 25, 2008.
Yes: Burfoot,
Riddick, Whibley, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
R-7 An
Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to repeal an amendment to Chapter 39.5 of Code
of the City Norfolk, Virginia, 1979, adopted on October 23, 207 by
Ordinance Number 42,882,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.
Stuart Engle, 5075 Cypress Point Circle, Virginia Beach, spoke in support
of repealing the ordinance.
The following opponents spoke:
Michael Lincoln, 7406 Davidson Street; Hilton Oliver, representing Group
to Alternative Smoking in Public (GASP), 5303 Foursome Court, Virginia Beach;
Gary Dubois, 1433 Kingston Avenue; Lori Elbert, American Lung Association; and Daniel
Montague, 4605 Krick Street.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective March 25, 2008.
Yes: Burfoot,
Riddick, Whibley, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
NEW BUSINESS
1.
Elizabeth Quinn, 409
San Antonio Boulevard, expressed concern about crime and violence in Denby Park
and asked for a safe environment and neighborhood.
2.
Sharon Boughton, 537
W. 35th Street, expressed concern about the unsatisfactory response of
police officers who investigated a robbery at her business on 35th
Street.
3.
Ken Kaufhold, 3040
Glastonbury Drive, Virginia Beach, asked for assistance in resolving issues
with his lease at Waterside.
4.
Danny Lee Ginn, 3844
Dare Circle, commented about management issues in city government.
5.
Gary Duboir, 1433
Kingston Avenue, inquired about extending TRT Net Bus service to the Saint
Paul’s parking lot for those who will be losing parking when the Monticello
Garage closes.
6.
Ellis W. James, 2021
Kenlake Place, commented about the wastewater restoration effort in Orange
County making national news, as the project is moving forward.
7.
Glen Jones, 2501 Kenon
Avenue, expressed concern that a city employee charged with possession of drugs
will be allowed to keep his job.