City Council Agendas

February 8, 2022 NORFOLK, VIRGINIA ACTION OF THE COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2022 – 6:00 P.M. ANNOUNCEMENT The City of Norfolk declared a local State of Emergency pursuant to Virginia Code §44-146.21 due to the public health danger of Covid-19, which constitutes a disaster and emergency. The catastrophic nature of Covid-19 makes it impracticable or unsafe for this public body to assemble a quorum in a single location. The purpose of this meeting is to provide for the continuity of operations or the discharge of its lawful purposes, duties, and responsibilities. This meeting is being held electronically through WebEx pursuant to Virginia Code §2.2-3708.2. MOMENT OF SILENCE Followed by the Pledge the Allegiance. Attendee Name Title Status Courtney R. Doyle Councilmember - Ward 2 Remote Mamie B. Johnson Councilmember - Ward 3 Remote Andria P. McClellan Councilmember - Superward 6 Remote Paul R. Riddick Councilmember - Ward 4 Present Danica J. Royster Councilmember - Superward 7 Remote Thomas R. Smigiel Jr. Councilmember - Ward 5 Remote Martin A. Thomas Jr. Vice Mayor Remote Kenneth Cooper Alexander Mayor Present APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the previous City Council meeting. ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Riddick, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr., Alexander 1  February 8, 2022 CLOSED SESSION RESOLUTION 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. ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Riddick, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr., Alexander CONSENT AGENDA ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION IN THE FORM LISTED. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED ON ANY ITEM, IT WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. ACTION: Consent Agenda Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Riddick, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr., Alexander C-1 An Ordinance Granting Catherine Kilduff and David Kilduff Permission to Encroach into the Right-of-Way at 537 Pembroke Avenue with an Electrical Vehicle Charging Receptacle. - (Ordinance No. 48652) C-2 An Ordinance Granting Bobcolley, LLC, Barbaracolley, LLC, Arthurcolley, LLC and Edholding, LLC Permission to Encroach into the Right-of-Way at 1501 Colley Avenue for the Purpose of Outdoor Dining and Approving the Terms and Conditions of the Encroachment Agreement. - (Ordinance No. 48653) C-3 An Ordinance Granting Michael C. Rosenblum and Nicole G. Rosenblum Permission to Encroach into the Rights-of-Way of Carillo Avenue and Brunswick Avenue at 1366 Brunswick Avenue with a Fence. - (Ordinance No. 48654) 2  February 8, 2022 C-4 An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Authorize Short-Term Rental Units (Vacation Rental) on Property Located at 1357 East Ocean View Avenue. - (Ordinance No. 48655) Martina Patricio, 1353 E. Ocean View Avenue, Apt. 4, was available to answer questions in support of this matter. C-5 An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Authorize Short-Term Rental Units (Vacation Rental) on Property Located at 1353 East Ocean View Avenue. - (Ordinance No. 48656) Martina Patricio, 1353 E. Ocean View Avenue, Apt. 4, was available to answer questions in support of this matter. C-6 An Ordinance Granting Conditional Use Permits to Authorize the Operation of a Banquet Hall with Live Entertainment Operated by “Up Center” on Property Located at 5957 East Virginia Beach Boulevard, Suite 15. - (Ordinance No. 48657) Dedrick Leary, 5977 E. Virginia Beach Boulevard was available to answer questions in favor of this matter. REGULAR AGENDA R-1 An Ordinance Declaring the Continuation of the State of Local Emergency due to the Imminent Public Health Threat COVID-19 pursuant to Virginia Code Section 44-146.21. - (Ordinance No. 48658) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Riddick, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr., Alexander 3  February 8, 2022 R-2 An Ordinance Accepting the Conveyance to the City of Norfolk by the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority of that Certain Parcel of Land Containing 0.271 Acres, More or Less, and Designated as "Parcel PS" on that Certain Preliminary Plat Entitled "Subdivision Plat of Block "A" (M.B. 16, P. 69) Parcel "B-1" (M.B. 35, P. 56A-56B) Block 8B, Parcel 17A & Parcel 20A (Inst #210027345)", Dated December 9, 2021, and located in the City of Norfolk, Virginia and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Deed on Behalf of the City. - (Ordinance No. 48659) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Riddick, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr., Alexander R-3 An Ordinance Authorizing the City to Participate in a Firearm Buyback Program and Destroy Surrendered Firearms. - (Ordinance No. 48660) Vincent Hodges, 622 Raleigh Avenue, Apt. 4, spoke in favor of this matter. ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Riddick, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr., Alexander R-4 An Ordinance Amending the FY2022 Annual Appropriations Ordinance (No. 48,379) SO AS TO Accept, Appropriate and Authorize the Expenditure of Grant Funds Up to The Sum Of $300,000.00 From the Commonwealth of Virginia, Office of The Attorney General for The Norfolk Police Department to use to Support Community based Gun Violence Prevention Programs. - (Ordinance No. 48661) Vincent Hodges, 622 Raleigh Avenue, Apt. 4, spoke in favor of this matter. ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Riddick, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr., Alexander 4  February 8, 2022 R-5 An Ordinance to Amend and Reordain Section 1 of the Capital Improvement Plan Budget for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2021 and Ending June 30, 2022 SO AS TO Establish Funding in an Amount up to $1,625,000 for the Acquisition of the properties known as 2700-2704 Granby Street and 2707 Granby Street. - (Ordinance No. 48662) ACTION: Adopted [7 to 1] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr., Alexander NAYS: Riddick R-6 A Resolution to Expand the Greater St. Paul's Revitalization Area Previously Established by Resolution No. 1,635 and Expanded by Resolution No. 1,823. Vincent Hodges, 622 Raleigh Avenue, Apt. 4, spoke against this matter. Mary Simpson Jones, 7507 Pauline Court, spoke against this matter. ACTION: Adopted [7 to 1] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr., Alexander NAYS: Riddick R-7 An Ordinance Authorizing a Cost Sharing Agreement with Hampton Roads Sanitation District for Improvements to the Botanical Garden Wastewater Pump Station. - (Ordinance No. 48663) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Riddick, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr., Alexander 5  February 8, 2022 R-8 An Ordinance Amending the FY2022 Annual Appropriations Ordinance (No. 48,379) SO AS TO Accept, Appropriate and Authorize the Expenditure of Funds Received as a Result of The Recovery of Hazardous Materials Response Costs up to the sum of $90,000.00, if and when received, for the Purchase of Hazmat Training, Equipment and Supplies - (Ordinance No. 48664) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Riddick, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr., Alexander R-9 An Ordinance Amending the FY2022 Annual Appropriations Ordinance (No. 48, 379) SO AS TO Accept, Appropriate and Authorize the Expenditure of Grant Funds up to the sum of $80,000.00 From the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) For FY2021 State Homeland Security Grant Program for the Purchase of Bomb Squad Equipment and Training. - (Ordinance No. 48665) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Riddick, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr., Alexander R-10 An Ordinance Amending the FY2022 Annual Appropriations Ordinance (No. 48, 379) SO AS TO Accept, Appropriate and Authorize the Expenditure of Grant Funds up to the sum of $16,804.00 From the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services Substance Abuse Block Grant for The Norfolk Community Services Board to Provide Services to Meet the Biopsychosocial Needs of Individuals and Their Families Impacted by Substance Use Disorders. - (Ordinance No. 48666) Vincent Hodges, 622 Raleigh Avenue, Apt. 4, spoke in favor of this matter. ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Riddick, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr., Alexander 6  February 8, 2022 R-11 An Ordinance Amending the FY2022 Annual Appropriations Ordinance (No. 48,379) SO AS TO Accept, Appropriate and Authorize the Expenditure of Grant Funds up to the sum of $87,180.00 From the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for the Norfolk Sheriff's Office's Promising Youth Opportunities Camp Hope Norfolk Program. - (Ordinance No. 48667) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Riddick, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr., Alexander R-12 An Ordinance Amending the FY2022 Annual Appropriations Ordinance (No. 48,379) SO AS TO Accept, Appropriate and Authorize the Expenditure of Grant Funds of up to the sum of $50,000.00 From the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for The Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Fund for The Norfolk Sheriff's Office. - (Ordinance No. 48668) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Riddick, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr., Alexander R-13 An Ordinance Amending Section 14.1 of the Norfolk City Code, 1979, SO AS TO add a New Article, Article Number V, relating to the time and holding of Council and Mayoral Elections. - (Ordinance No. 48669) Mary Simpson Jones, 7507 Pauline Court, spoke against this matter. ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Riddick, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr., Alexander 7  February 8, 2022 R-14 Resolution Confirming a Declaration of a State of Local Emergency made by the Director of Emergency Management for the City of Norfolk, Virginia, pursuant to Virginia Code Section 44-146.21, due to the hazards and damages of the Winter Storm. - (Resolution No. 1854) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Riddick, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr., Alexander R-15 An Ordinance Amending Section 8 of Ordinance Number 48436 SO AS TO Restore a City Code Section Inadvertently Omitted. - (Ordinance No. 48670) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Riddick, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr., Alexander R-16 An Ordinance to Schedule Two Additional City Council Meetings During February 2022 as Set Forth Below. - (Ordinance No. 48671) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Riddick, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr., Alexander R-17 The Fourth Ordinance Amending and Reordaining the Fiscal Year 2022 Compensation Plan SO AS TO Amend Sections 6 and 10 of its Regulations. - (Ordinance No. 48672) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Riddick, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr., Alexander ADJOURNMENT 8