CEREMONIAL MATTER

 

Mayor Fraim read a proclamation proclaiming the month of October as National Arts and Humanities Month.  The proclamation was received by Anne Meeks of  Cultural Alliance of Hampton Roads.

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

PH-1                              PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to action of the Council on September 15, 2009, under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk on the application of Cornick Place Condos to amend the conditions of a previously granted change of zoning on property located at 5702 Cornick Road and 1405 Dure Road.

 

ACTION:   Continued until November 3, 2009.

 

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 September 22, 2009, under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk on the application of Ryan Jones and Associates for the closing, vacating and discontinuing of a portion of Phelps Avenue from the western line of Poppleton Street westward two-hundred feet, including returns.

 

Attorney Ryan Jones, 325 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, was present to answer questions.

 

                   Thereupon, an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance closing, vacating and discontinuing a portion of Phelps Avenue, extending from the western line of Poppleton Street westward two hundred feet, including the right of way returns, and authorizing the conveyance to the abutting property owners of any interest the city may have in the underlying fee of said portion of Phelps Avenue, contingent upon the satisfaction of certain conditions,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective October 6, 2009.

 

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 accepting $108,580 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Homeland Security’s FY 2008 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program, appropriating and authorizing the $108,580 and local matching funds in the amount of $27,145 to purchase GIS software and extinguisher equipment for Norfolk Fire-Rescue,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective October 6, 2009.

 

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

 

No:    None.

                                                               

R-2                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance accepting the dedication of a fifteen thousand seven hundred eleven square foot drainage easement by Hospital Authority of Norfolk to the City of Norfolk and authorizing the City Manager to accept the deed of easement on behalf of the city,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective October 6, 2009.

 

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

 

No:    None.

 

R-3                                 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 Janice J. Lyon, as trustee for the Janice J. Lyon Revocable Living Trust, for the purpose of constructing and maintaining a five-foot wide sidewalk for pedestrian use and travel, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Deed of Dedication and Easement on behalf of the City of Norfolk,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective October 6, 2009.

 

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

 

No:    None.

R-4                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance approving and authorizing the execution of an agreement between the City of Norfolk and the Downtown Norfolk Council for the provision of certain services in the Downtown Services District,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective October 6, 2009.

 

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 Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Evening Reporting Center Program Grant Award of $100,000.00 from the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Criminal Justice Services, to support a program for the placement, supervision and intervention needs of youth on probation,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective October 6, 2009.

 

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

 

No:    None.

 

R-6                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance permitting Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority to encroach into and across Chesterfield Boulevard right of way at 2981 Kimball Loop with a 6-foot wide open pile community observation pier with a 6-foot wide by 20-foot long ramp 187-foot long extending down to a 15-foot by 15-foot floating platform at the channelward terminus of the pier adjacent to the proposed Grandy Village Community Center,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective October 6, 2009.

 

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

 

No:    None.

 

R-7                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance approving the attached Cooperation Agreement with the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority relating to the renovation of the Waterside Redevelopment Project,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective October 6, 2009.

 

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

 

No:    None.

 

R-8                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance granting a Special Exception to operate an entertainment establishment on property located at 5957 East Virginia Beach Boulevard,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective October 6, 2009.

 

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

 

No:    Mrs. Hester.

 

R-9                                 Letter from the City Manager and the following two Ordinances:

 

                                      An Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance granting a Special Exception to operate an entertainment establishment on property located at 931 West 21^st Street,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

                   Robin Thomas, architect, 913 W. 21^st Street, was present to answer questions.                  

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective October 6, 2009.

 

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

 

No:    None.

 

R-9A                              An Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance granting a Special Exception to permit a dwelling unit above the ground floor in a commercial district on property located at 931 West 21^st Street,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective October 6, 2009.

 

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

 

No:    None.

 

R-10                               A Resolution entitled, “A Resolution regarding extending the contract with Southeastern Public Service Authority (SPSA),” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective October 6, 2009.

 

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

 

No:    None.

 

R-11                               A Resolution entitled, “A Resolution appointing and reappointing 24 persons to 4 Boards, 3 Commissions, 1 Committee and 2 Authorities for certain terms,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective October 6, 2009.

 

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

 

No:    None.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

1.      Dawn Price, 1367 Kingston Avenue, told how her son was seriously injured after being assaulted at a school bus stop.  She expressed concern that the police are not taking any action, and she is fearful for the other son who is also being threatened.

 

2.      Daniel Montague, 4605 Krick Street, commented about flood zones in Norfolk and questioned the effect flooding will have on light rail.

 

3.      Douglas Clemons, 2630 Chesterfield  Boulevard, asked for the city’s assistance in revitalizion of the Elizabeth River waterfront in Chesterfield Heights.  The waterfront is continuing to erode, and the road is beginning to cave in.

 

4.      Danny Lee Ginn, 3844 Dare Circle, commented about how Councilmembers Winn and Whibley successfully communicated to residents about a matter on the agenda at the last meeting.

 

5.      Ellis W. James, 2021 Kenlake Place, suggested the City send a clear signal to taxpayers in terms of where the city intends to go with respect to sustainability.

 

6.      Doris Davis, accompanied by other residents of the Diggs Town community, expressed concern about the conduct of police officers and how they treat residents of that community with no respect.