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Norfolk City Council September 1, 2009 Formal Meeting


 

 

NORFOLK, VIRGINIA

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2009 – 7:00 P.M.

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS  

 

PH-1                              PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to action of the Council on July 21, 2009, under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk on the application of MARINE HYDRAULICS INTERNATIONAL to close, vacate and discontinue a portion of Warrington Avenue, from the eastern line of Orapax Street eastwardly to the western line of Claremont Avenue.

 

ACTION:   Continued to September 22, 2009.

 

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

 

No:    None.

 

REGULAR AGENDA

                                      

R-1                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance accepting the dedication of an easement over a certain portion of a parcel of land owned by Bank of America, N.A., for the purpose of constructing and maintaining a traffic control device, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Quitclaim Deed of Dedication and Easement on behalf on the City of Norfolk,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective September 1, 2009.

 

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

 

No:    None.

 

R-2                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance requesting the Virginia Department of Transportation to establish a project for the Brambleton Avenue at Fort Norfolk Project, approving an Agreement with  the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Transportation, for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the project, and appropriating and authorizing the expenditure of funds for the project

in the amount of $700,000.00, subject to and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective September 1, 2009.

 

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 requesting the Virginia Department of Transportation to establish a project for the FY09/10 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program (“CMAQ”) funded Research Partnership with Virginia Universities Project, approving an Agreement with the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Transportation, for the design of the project, and appropriating and authorizing the expenditure of funds for the project in the amount of $300,000.00, subject to and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective September 1, 2009.

 

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 requesting the Virginia Department of Transportation to establish a project for the Princess Anne Road/Monticello Avenue Signal Improvements Project, approving an Agreement with the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Transportation, for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the project, and appropriating and authorizing the expenditure of funds for the project in the amount of $169,243.00, subject to and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective September 1, 2009.

 

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 requesting the Virginia Department of Transportation to establish a project for the Lowery Road Signal Installation at Wal-Mart Project, approving an Agreement with the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Transportation, for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the project, and appropriating and authorizing the expenditure of funds for the project in the amount of $150,000.00, subject to and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective September 1, 2009.

 

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 the conveyance to the City of Norfolk by Virginia Housing Development Authority of certain parcels of property located in the Huntersville section of the City, as shown on the plat of the property of I. R. Hunter, and authorizing the City Manager to accept the deed on behalf of the City,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective September 1, 2009.

 

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

 

No:    None.

R-7                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing the purchase from Bell Bell, LLC of certain property located in the City of Norfolk and commonly known as 1401 Ballentine Boulevard, for the sum of $552,500.00; authorizing the City Manager to negotiate an Agreement in substantial conformity with the terms and conditions of the attached Purchase and Sales Agreement; and authorizing the expenditure of the sum of $562,500.00 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 September 1, 2009.

 

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

 

No:    None.

 

R-8                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance approving the conveyance to the City of Norfolk by Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority of certain parcels located in the City of Norfolk and known as 1553 W. 41st Street and 4014 Powhatan Avenue, and authorizing the City Manager to accept the deed on behalf of the City,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective September 1, 2009.

 

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

 

No:    None.

 

R-9                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to amend and reordain Section 25.2-31, SO AS TO designate areas where flying of kites and non-gas powered aircraft can be used,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   Continued to September 15, 2009.

 

Yes:      Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Whibley, 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 operate an entertainment establishment on property located at 411 Granby Street, #10,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   Continued to September 22, 2009.

 

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

 

No:    None.

 

R-11                               Letter from the City Manger and the following two Ordinances:

 

                                      An Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance granting a Special Exception to operate an Entertainment Establishment on property located at 1524 Johnstons Road,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

                   James Powell, 152 Johnstons Road, applicant, was present to answer questions.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective September 1, 2009.

 

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

 

No:    None.

 

R-11A                             An Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance granting a Special Exception to permit the operation of a Commercial Recreation Center on property located 1524 Johnstons Road,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective September 1, 2009.

 

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

 

No:    None.

 

R-12                               Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance granting a Special Exception to permit the operation of an After Hours Membership Organization on property located at 111 College Place,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

                   Jim Manning, 111 College Place, applicant spoke in favor of this matter.

 

                   Jackie Rochelle, 111 College Place, Bernice Manning, 504 Fairfax Avenue, Lindsay Billisioly, 1435 W. Princess Anne Road, Kevin Murphy, 109 College Place were present in favor of this matter but did not speak.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective September 1, 2009.

 

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

 

No:    None.

 

R-13                               Councilman Riddick made a motion to reconsider the vote on the August 18th revocation of Special Exceptions for Bar Norfolk and Have a Nice Day Café proposing reinstituting the permits for 120 days, at which time Council would evaluate the performance of the business.

 

ACTION:   Motion LOST.

 

Yes:      Hester and Riddick.

 

No:    Burfoot, Whibley, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.

 

R-14                               A Resolution entitled, “A Resolution reappointing W. Sheppard Miller, III, to the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority for a certain term,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective September 1, 2009.

 

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

 

No:    Hester and Riddick.

 

R-15                               A Resolution entitled, “A Resolution appointing Dr. Linda Horsey, to the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority for a certain term,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective September 1, 2009.

 

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

 

No:    None.

 

R-16                               A Resolution entitled, “A Resolution appointing Curtis Anderson, to the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority for a certain term,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective September 1, 2009.

 

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

 

No:    Hester, Riddick and Whibley. 

 

 

 

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

1.               Pamela Rogers, 122 Hardy Avenue, Beacon Light Civic League, asked that Berkley Residents be informed about the construction that is happening at Colonna Shipyard and requested that permits be checked.  She also addressed the parking situation in the neighborhood.

 

2.            Mark Manning, 110 Pennsylvania Avenue, requested that an ordinance be drafted to ban alcohol in glass containers.

 

3.            Daniel Montague, 4605 Krick Street, spoke concerning the revocation of the Special Exceptions for Bar Norfolk and Have a Nice Day Café and their closing.  He also addressed his high water bill.

 

4.            Danny Lee Ginn, 384 Dare Circle, spoke regarding certain city employees.

 

5.            Glen Jones, 2501 Kennon Avenue, commented on a process regarding a plan to get people out of public housing.  

 

6.            Merle Rutledge, 926 Wolcott Avenue, spoke regarding the need to inform young people about the consequences for crimes that they commit.