City Council Agendas

NORFOLK, VIRGINIA MEETING OF COUNCIL TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2024 Mayor Kenneth Cooper Alexander, called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mrs. Courtney R. Doyle, Mrs. Mamie B. Johnson, Mrs. Andria P. McClellan, Mr. John E. Paige, Ms. Danica Royster, Mr. Thomas R. Smigiel Jr., and Vice Mayor Martin A. Thomas Jr. CLOSED SESSION Motion for closed session was approved at 3:37 p.m. for purposes which are set out in Clauses 29, 29 and 1 of subsection (A) of Section 2.2-3711 of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, as amended: (29) Discussion of the award of a public contract involving the expenditure of public funds, scope, and terms of the contract where discussion of the terms or scop of the contract in an open session would adversely affect the negotiating strategy of the public body. (29) Discussion of the award of a public contract involving the expenditure of public funds, scope, and terms of the contract where discussion of the terms or scop of the contract in an open session would adversely affect the negotiating strategy of the public body. (1) Discussion and consideration of potential candidates for Council appointed Boards, Commissions, Authorities and Committees. Yes: Doyle, Johnson, Paige, McClellan, Royster, Smigiel, Thomas and Alexander. No: None. -1-  March 26, 2024 NORFOLK, VIRGINIA ACTION OF THE COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2024 – 6:00 P.M. A CITIZEN WHO WISHES TO ADDRESS COUNCIL CONCERNING A DOCKET ITEM OR NEW BUSINESS MUST REGISTER TO SPEAK WITH THE CITY CLERK BY 3:00 PM THE DAY OF THE MEETING BY CALLING (757) 664-4253 OR EMAILING CCOUNCIL@NORFOLK.GOV. MOMENT OF SILENCE Followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 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 John E. Paige 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 - Ward 1 Present Kenneth Cooper Alexander Mayor Present APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the previous City Council meeting. ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Paige, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr., Alexander 1  March 26, 2024 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, Paige, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr., Alexander PUBLIC HEARINGS PH‐1 Public Hearing scheduled this day, pursuant to State Law, on the application of JOE BECK, to a) rezone property from IN (Institutional) District to MF-AC (Multifamily - Apartment Complex) District and b) grant a Conditional Use Permit to Authorize the Use of Offices in a Multi-family Dwelling on property located at 7130 Granby Street. An Ordinance to Rezone Property Located at 7130 Granby Street from IN (Institutional) District to MF-AC (Multifamily - Apartment Complex) District. - (Ordinance No. 49517) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Paige, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr., Alexander PH‐1 A An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Authorize the Use of Offices in a Multi-family Dwelling on Property Located at 7130 Granby Street. - (Ordinance No. 49518) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Paige, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr., Alexander PH‐2 Public Hearing scheduled this day, pursuant to State Law, on the application of ST. VINCENT DE PAUL HOUSE, for a rezoning from PD-DV (DePaul Villages Planned Development) to Conditional IN-C (Institutional - Campus) at 100, 110, 150 and 160 Kingsley Lane, E S Newport Avenue, 6303 and 6401 Granby Street. 2  March 26, 2024 An Ordinance to Rezone Properties Located at 100, 110, 150 and 160 Kingsley Lane, 6303 and 6401 Granby Street and a Parcel having GPIN 1439141606 from PD (Planned Development) District to conditional IN-C (Institutional - Campus) District. - (Ordinance No. 49519) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Paige, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr., Alexander PH‐3 Public Hearing scheduled this day, pursuant to State Law, on the application of 1000 EOV, LLC, for a rezoning from Conditional C-C (Community – Commercial) to Conditional R-C (Residential – Coastal) at 1000 E Ocean View Avenue. An Ordinance to Rezone Property Located at 1000 East Ocean View Avenue from Conditional C-C (Community - Commercial) District to Conditional R-C (Residential - Coastal) District. - (Ordinance No. 49520) Donaghvan Brown, 9646 Granby Street, was present to answer any questions relative to this matter. ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Paige, 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: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Paige, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr., Alexander C‐1 An Ordinance Permitting Cecilio Ricardo, Jr. to Encroach into Chesapeake Avenue at 718 W. Ocean View Avenue, with a Portion of a Deck. - (Ordinance No. 49521) 3  March 26, 2024 C‐2 An Ordinance Authorizing the Acceptance of a Temporary Construction and a Permanent Easement Over Property Located at 225 W. Princess Anne Road; Authorizing the City Manager to Accept the Easement on Behalf of the City; and Authorizing the Expenditure of the Sum of Up to $1,400.00 for the Acquisition of the Easement. - (Ordinance No. 49522) C‐3 A Resolution Requesting the Virginia Department of Transportation to Accept Eligible City Streets for Municipal Assistance Payments and to Remove Ineligible Streets from the Eligible List Pursuant to Section 33.1-41.1 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as Amended. - (Resolution No. 1913) C‐4 An Ordinance Approving a License Agreement with Chesapeake Bay ENT Holdings, LLC for the use of certain space at 400 W. Brambleton Avenue. - (Ordinance No. 49523) C‐5 An Ordinance Consenting to the Assignment of that Certain Retail Lease Agreement by and between the City of Norfolk (Successor in Interest to Bank of America National Association), as Landlord, and Gourmet Gang, Inc., as Tenant, from Gourmet Gang, Inc., to Trolley House Refreshments, Inc., and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Such Agreements as are Necessary to Evidence Such Consent on Behalf of the City of Norfolk. - (Ordinance No. 49524) REGULAR AGENDA R‐1 An Ordinance Granting Conditional Use Permits to Authorize the Operation of a Banquet Hall, Live Entertainment, and the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages for On Premises Consumption at an Establishment Named “KW Events and Rentals” on Property Located at 820 Church Street. ACTION: Continued Generally [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Paige, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr., Alexander 4  March 26, 2024 R‐2 An Ordinance Authorizing a Grant Agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") for Neighborhood Safety LED Streetlight Upgrades under the Community Project Funding ("CPF") Grant Program; and Authorizing the Expenditure of Funds Heretofore Appropriated, in an Amount up to $3,000,000 of Grant Funds. - (Ordinance No. 49525) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Paige, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr., Alexander R‐3 An Ordinance Amending And Reordaining Chapter 2.1 Of The Norfolk City Code, 1979, As Amended, So As To Add A New Section Authorizing Agreements Between The City And Any Of The Norfolk Constitutional Officers To Accept That Officer's Employees Into The City's Personnel System, Except For The Grievance Procedure, Pursuant To Section 2.2-3008 Of The Code Of Virginia. - (Ordinance No. 49526) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Paige, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr., Alexander R‐4 An Ordinance Amending The FY2024 Annual Appropriations Ordinance (No. 49,220) So As To Accept, Appropriate And Authorize The Expenditure Of Grant Funds Up To The Sum of $1,000,000 From The U.S. Department Of Agriculture, Urban And Community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act Grant For Tree Care Work In the CJEST Area Within Norfolk. - (Ordinance No. 49527) Nichole McGill, 3701 Princess Anne Road, spoke in support of this matter. ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Paige, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr., Alexander 5  March 26, 2024 R‐5 An Ordinance Amending The FY2024 Annual Appropriations Ordinance (No. 49,220) So As To Accept, Appropriate And Authorize The Expenditure Of Grant Funds Up To The Sum Of $125,469 From The Department of Behavioral Health And Developmental Services For The Norfolk Community Services Board To Provide The STEP-VA Primary Care Screening, Outpatient, And Same Day Access Services. - (Ordinance No. 49528) Nichole McGill, 3701 Princess Anne Road, spoke in support of this matter. ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Paige, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr., Alexander R‐6 An Ordinance Amending The FY2024 Annual Appropriations Ordinance (No. 49,220) So As To Accept, Appropriate And Authorize The Expenditure Of Grant Funds Up To The Sum Of $251,520 From The Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority, Individual Planning Grant Award, And Previously-Appropriated Local Matching Funds In The Amount Of $200,520 To Support The Hiring Of Two (2) Staff Members To Oversee The Planning And Implementation Of Opioid Abatement Activities. - (Ordinance No. 49529) Nichole McGill, 3701 Princess Anne Road, spoke in support of this matter. ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Paige, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr., Alexander R‐7 An Ordinance Amending The FY2024 Annual Appropriations Ordinance (No. 49,220) So As To Accept, Appropriate And Authorize The Expenditure Of Donated Funds Up To The Sum Of $20,000 From Friends Of The Norfolk Public Library For The Purchase Of Books For Janaf, Blyden, Park Place And Barron F. Black Branches Of Norfolk Public Libraries. - (Ordinance No. 49530) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Paige, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr., Alexander 6  March 26, 2024 R‐8 An Ordinance Amending The FY2024 Annual Appropriations Ordinance (No. 49,220) So As To Accept, Appropriate And Authorize The Expenditure Of Donated Funds Up To the Sum Of $32,000 From Friends Of The Norfolk Public Library For The 2024 Summer Reading Program. - (Ordinance No. 49531) Nichole McGill, 3701 Princess Anne Road, spoke in support of this matter. ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Paige, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr., Alexander R‐9 An Ordinance Amending The FY2024 Annual Appropriations Ordinance (No. 49,220) So As To Accept, Appropriate And Authorize The Expenditure Of Grant Funds Up To The Sum Of $3,334,000 From The Virginia Department Of Criminal Justice Services For The Purchase Of Police Equipment, Training, Programs And Supplies. - (Ordinance No. 49532) Nichole McGill, 3701 Princess Anne Road, spoke in support of this matter. ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Paige, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr., Alexander R‐10 An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of a Certain Parcel of Property Known as Tax Parcel No. 19D (2)10*1*2 in the City of Suffolk as Part of the Commonwealth Railway Project For the Sum of $3,033.80 and Authorizing the Expenditure of a Sum of Up to $5,000.00 From Funds Heretofore Appropriated for Acquisition of the Property and All Related Transactional Costs. - (Ordinance No. 49533) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Paige, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr., Alexander 7  March 26, 2024 R‐11 An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of an Easement Over and Under a Certain Parcel of Property Known as Tax Parcel No. 19*96B in the City of Suffolk as Part of the Commonwealth Railway Project For the Sum of $7,500.00 and Authorizing the Expenditure of a Sum of Up to $9,000.00 From Funds Heretofore Appropriated for Acquisition of the Easement and All Related Transactional Costs. - (Ordinance No. 49534) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Paige, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr., Alexander NEW BUSINESS Sharon Hendrick, 1201 Midland Street, president of the Campostella Civic League, spoke regarding funding for recreational facilities for Southside residents. Vanessa Fields, 1512 Manson Street, spoke regarding demolition of vacant property on Manson Street. Marie Butts, 1721 Oaksfield Avenue, spoke regarding access to recreational facilities for Southside seniors. Rhea Fuller, 1517 Vine Street, spoke regarding demolition of vacant property on Manson Street and recreational facilities for Southside residents. Calvin Simon, 3507 Tidewater Drive, spoke regarding improved public input in recreational facilities for Southside residents. Lawrence Brown, 925 Waltham Street, spoke regarding improved public input in recreational facilities for Southside residents. Susan Matousek of Oakdale Farms spoke regarding improved services from police, library, and recreational facilities. Nichole McGill, 3701 Princess Anne Road, spoke regarding an action plan for improved services to persons with disabilities. The following spoke regarding ceasefire in Gaza: Ismael Saleem, 730 W. 35th Street Raul Lobo, 1272A W. 42nd Street Lamont Woltz, 2901 Lafayette Boulevard Tariq Jawhar, 3304 Lynnhurst Boulevard, Chesapeake Sahian Nanez, 1672 Chase Arbor Common, Virginia Beach Nihal Gokus, 4701 Hermitage Road, Virginia Beach Saher Mirza, 3940 Meeting House Road, Virginia Beach Jordan Stokes, 3330 Argonne Avenue ADJOURNMENT 8