City Council Agendas

June 14, 2022 NORFOLK, VIRGINIA ACTION OF THE COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2022 – 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL Attendee Name Title Status Courtney R. Doyle Councilmember - Ward 2 Present Mamie B. Johnson Councilmember - Ward 3 Present Andria P. McClellan Councilmember - Superward 6 Present Paul R. Riddick Councilmember - Ward 4 Present Danica J. Royster Councilmember - Superward 7 Present Thomas R. Smigiel Jr. Councilmember - Ward 5 Present Martin A. Thomas Jr. Vice Mayor Absent Kenneth Cooper Alexander Mayor Present Bernard Pishko City Attorney Present Dr. Larry H. Filer II City Manager Present Richard A. Bull City Clerk Present MOTION TO EXCUSE Motion to Excuse Vice Mayor Martin Thomas from the City Council Meeting. ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Riddick, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Alexander ABSENT: Thomas Jr. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the previous City Council meeting. ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Riddick, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Alexander ABSENT: Thomas Jr. 1  June 14, 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., Alexander ABSENT: Thomas Jr. 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. C-1 An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Authorize Alternative Signage on Properties Located at 2315, 2401, 2419, 2501, 2517, 2601, 2605, and 2613 Hampton Boulevard; 1250 West 24th Street; 1215, 1217, 1221, and 1225 West 25th Street; 1204, 1207, and 1209 West 26th Street; and 1213 West 27th Street, known as “The Railyard at Lambert’s Point.” - (Ordinance No. 48789) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Riddick, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Alexander ABSENT: Thomas Jr. C-2 An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Authorize a Large-Scale Drive- through Facility on Property located at 216 East Little Creek Road for a Restaurant Named “Black Rifle Coffee.” - (Ordinance No. 48790) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Riddick, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Alexander ABSENT: Thomas Jr. 2  June 14, 2022 C-3 An Ordinance Granting Conditional Use Permits to Authorize the Operation of a Craft Beverages Production Facility with Live Entertainment Named “Waters Edge Winery & Bistro” on Property Located at 6464 Hampton Boulevard. - (Ordinance No. 48791) Jason Witt, 6116 Rolfe Avenue, was present to answer any questions regarding this matter. ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Riddick, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Alexander ABSENT: Thomas Jr. C-4 An Ordinance Accepting with Appreciation a Donation in Kind from the Nancy Lieberman Charities to the City, with a Value of $125,000, for the Resurfacing of the Public Basketball Court at 706 Walker Avenue; and Authorizing the Right of Entry Agreement to Allow Maintenance Plus LLC to Perform the Work on Behalf of the Nancy Lieberman Charities. - (Ordinance No. 48792) Vincent Hodges, 622 Raleigh Avenue, Apt. 4, spoke in support of this matter. Barrett Hicks, 4853 Kennebeck Avenue, spoke in support of this matter. ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Riddick, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Alexander ABSENT: Thomas Jr. C-5 An Ordinance Accepting with Appreciation the Donation Of Three (3) K-9 Ballistic Vests Valued At $9,297.00 By The Norfolk Police Foundation, To Be Used For The Protection Of The Norfolk Police K-9s And The Safety And Support Of The Norfolk Police Department. - (Ordinance No. 48793) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Riddick, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Alexander ABSENT: Thomas Jr. 3  June 14, 2022 C-6 An Ordinance Accepting with Appreciation the Donation Valued At $9,500 Of the Wrap of A Crime Prevention Ford SUV By The Norfolk Police Foundation, And The Installation Of Audio/Visual Equipment In Same Vehicle To Be Used By The Police Department For Youth Focused Community Engagement Programs Through The Police Department's Crime Unit. - (Ordinance No. 48794) Barrett Hicks, 4853 Kennebeck Avenue, spoke in support of this matter. ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Riddick, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Alexander ABSENT: Thomas Jr. C-7 An Ordinance Permitting 142 West York LLC to Encroach into the Right-of-Way at 142 York Street with a Cornice and Awning. - (Ordinance No. 48795) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Riddick, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Alexander ABSENT: Thomas Jr. REGULAR AGENDA R-1 A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Intergovernmental Support Agreement Between the City of Norfolk and Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic For The Provision Of Services And Equipment To Naval Station Norfolk And Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads. - (Resolution No. 1865) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Riddick, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Alexander ABSENT: Thomas Jr. 4  June 14, 2022 R-2 An Ordinance Approving an Amended and Restated Operating Agreement Between the City of Norfolk and Virginia Zoological Society and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Amended and Restated Operating Agreement on Behalf of the City of Norfolk. - (Ordinance No. 48796) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Riddick, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Alexander ABSENT: Thomas Jr. R-3 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 From the Virginia State General Fund I.T. Infrastructure Grant from The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services To Support The Norfolk Community Services Board In Its Efforts To Modernize Information Technology Infrastructure Within Regard To Data And Business Analytics. - (Ordinance No. 48797) Barrett Hicks, 4853 Kennebeck Avenue, spoke in support of this matter. ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Riddick, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Alexander ABSENT: Martin A. Thomas Jr. 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 $62,500 From The Virginia Department Of Behavioral Health And Developmental Services Diversity, Equity And Inclusion American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant To Support The Norfolk Community Services Board In Planning, Training And Development Of Diversity, Equity, Social Justice, And Community Engagement And Support. - (Ordinance No. 48798) Barrett Hicks, 4853 Kennebeck Avenue, spoke in support of this matter. Vincent Hodges, 622 Raleigh Avenue, Apt. 4, spoke in support of this matter. ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Riddick, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Alexander ABSENT: Thomas Jr. 5  June 14, 2022 R-5 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 $21,250 From The Virginia Department Of Behavioral Health And Developmental Services Mental Health Block Grant To Support The Norfolk Community Services Board's Mental Health Program Including Workforce Development And Initiatives Including Bonuses, Incentives And Other Professional Development Opportunities. - (Ordinance No. 48799) Barrett Hicks, 4853 Kennebeck Avenue, spoke in support of this matter. Vincent Hodges, 622 Raleigh Avenue, Apt. 4, spoke in support of this matter. ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Riddick, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Alexander ABSENT: Thomas Jr. R-6 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 $37,500 From the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services State And Local Fiscal Recovery Grant To Support The Norfolk Community Services Board's Substance Use Disorder Program. - (Ordinance No. 48800) Barrett Hicks, 4853 Kennebeck Avenue, spoke in support of this matter. Vincent Hodges, 622 Raleigh Avenue, Apt. 4, spoke in support of this matter. ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Riddick, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Alexander ABSENT: Thomas Jr. 6  June 14, 2022 R-7 An Ordinance Amending the FY2022 Annual Appropriations Ordinance (No. 48,379) SO AS TO Accept, Appropriate and Authorize the Expenditure of Donation Funds Up to The Sum Of $20,650.00 From the Friends of The Norfolk Public Library to Support The Norfolk Public Library Summer Reading Program For 2022. - (Ordinance No. 48801) Barrett Hicks, 4853 Kennebeck Avenue, spoke in support of this matter and stated the Book Mobile should be active this summer. ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Riddick, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Alexander ABSENT: Thomas Jr. R-8 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 $343,000.00 From the Virginia Department of Health and The Department of Emergency Medical Services for The Emergency Medical Services Program From The Four For Life - Emergency Medical Services Grant. - (Ordinance No. 48802) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Riddick, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Alexander ABSENT: Martin A. Thomas Jr. R-9 An Ordinance Amending and Reordaining Ordinance No. 48,280 SO AS TO Amend the Requirements of the Closure to Remove the Requirement of Cutting and Capping Waterlines and to Include an Additional Requirement for the Applicant to Provide a Specific Utility Easement to the City, with a New Exhibit C, and Authorizing the City Manager to Accept the Conveyance of the Said Utility Easement. - (Ordinance No. 48803) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Riddick, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Alexander ABSENT: Thomas Jr. 7  June 14, 2022 R-10 An Ordinance Amending Article X, Division 1, And Section 2.1-69 Of the Norfolk City Code, 1979, To Authorize Limited Competitive Procedures for Both Initial Appointments and Promotions Within the Classified Service in Emergencies. - (Ordinance No. 48804) Barrett Hicks, 4853 Kennebeck Avenue, spoke in support of this matter. ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Riddick, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Alexander ABSENT: Thomas Jr. R-11 An Ordinance effectively extending to September 1, 2022 the due date for payment of Personal and Real Property Taxes due by June 5, 2022. - (Ordinance No. 48805) Barrett Hicks, 4853 Kennebeck Avenue, spoke in support of this matter. ACTION: Adopted as Amended [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Riddick, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Alexander ABSENT: Thomas Jr. NEW BUSINESS Antwhon Nelson-Suiter, 207 Gray Avenue, Staunton VA, spoke regarding safety, security, and trust. Deshawn Parker, 2510 Granby Avenue, Apt. 8, spoke regarding uniting as a community. Jason Inge, P.O. Box 14525, spoke regarding violence and crime. Malcolm Turner, 625 Creamer Road, spoke regarding the need to prioritize children. Pastor Nathan Butler, 200 W. 28th Street, spoke regarding the Newport Gardens Project. Columbus Grant III, 7652 Gleneagles Road, spoke regarding the Newport Gardens Project. 8  June 14, 2022 Vincent Hodges, 622 Raleigh Avenue, Apt. 4, spoke regarding government. Bonnie Chapman, 260 Windsor Drive, Fishersville, VA, spoke regarding Ebony Homes. Phillip Hawkins, 3597 Mississippi Avenue, spoke regarding Parks, Recreation Centers, and Open Space. Jay Boone, 2655 Tidewater Drive, spoke regarding community issues. Barrett Hicks, 4853 Kennebeck Avenue, spoke regarding community issues. Vincent Lasalle, 1342 Reservoir Avenue, spoke regarding St. Paul's Redevelopment. Monet Johnson, 305 Argonne Avenue, spoke regarding St. Paul's Redevelopment. ADJOURNMENT 9