City Council Agendas

NORFOLK, VIRGINIA MEETING OF COUNCIL TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2024 Mayor Kenneth Cooper Alexander, called the meeting to order at 3:35 p.m., with the following members present: Mrs. Courtney R. Doyle, Mrs. Mamie B. Johnson, Mrs. Andria P. McClellan, Ms. Danica Royster, Mr. Thomas R. Smigiel Jr., and Vice Mayor Martin A. Thomas Jr. Mr. John E. Paige was present remotely. CLOSED SESSION Motion for closed session was approved at 3:35 p.m. for purposes which are set out in Clauses 3 and 3 of subsection (A) of Section 2.2-3711 of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, as amended: (3) Discussion of the disposition of publicly held property in the Downtown area where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the negotiating strategy of the public body. (3) Discussion of the disposition of publicly held property in the Military Circle area where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the negotiating strategy of the public body Yes: Doyle, Johnson, Paige, McClellan, Royster, Smigiel, Thomas and Alexander. No: None. -1-  April 9, 2024 NORFOLK, VIRGINIA ACTION OF THE COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 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  April 9, 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, to hear comments approving a Lease Agreement with Crown Castle GT Company LLC, for a Parcel of Land at 1384 Kempsville Road, in the City of Norfolk. An Ordinance Approving a Lease Agreement with Crown Castle GT Company LLC, for a Parcel of Land at 1384 Kempsville Road, in the City of Norfolk - (Ordinance No. 49535) 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, to hear comments approving a Lease Agreement with Crown Castle GT Company LLC, for a Parcel of Land at 422 Government Avenue, in the City of Norfolk. An Ordinance Approving a Lease Agreement with Crown Castle GT Company LLC, for a Parcel of Land at 422 Government Avenue, in the City of Norfolk. - (Ordinance No. 49536) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Paige, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr., Alexander 2  April 9, 2024 PH‐3 Public Hearing scheduled this day, pursuant to State Law, to hear comments to Amend and Reordain Section 1 of the Capital Improvement Plan Budget for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2023 and Ending June 30, 2024 SO AS TO add cash funding in an amount up to $3,890,118 and reappropriate previously authorized but unissued bonds up to the amount of $4,240,599, for a total of $8,130,717, to increase funding for the St. Paul’s Area projects. An Ordinance to Amend and Reordain the Capital Improvement Plan Budget for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2023 and Ending June 30, 2024 so as to Add Cash Funding in an Amount Up to $3,890,118 and Reappropriate Previously Authorized but Unissued Bonds Up to the Amount of $4,240,599 for a Total of $8,130,717, to Increase Funding for the St. Paul's Area Projects and Establish the "Improve Road Infrastructure in St. Paul's Area" Project. - (Ordinance No. 49537) ACTION: Adopted [7 to 1] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Paige, Royster, Thomas Jr., Alexander NAYS: Smigiel 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. ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Paige, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr., Alexander C‐1 An Ordinance directing the City Treasurer to issue a refund to KPMG LLP based upon the overpayment of its Business License Tax for Tax Year 2023. - (Ordinance No. 49538) C‐2 An Ordinance Permitting 1866 EOV LLC to Encroach into City Property at 1866 East Ocean View Avenue, with a Portion of a Ramp, Deck Footings and Decks Overhang. - (Ordinance No. 49539) 3  April 9, 2024 C‐3 An Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into a Right of Entry Agreement with the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority and Marshall Manor IV In Order to Allow the City to Go Upon and Use Certain Property Located at 1420 Merrimac Avenue to Facilitate a Right-of-Way Expansion Project On and Adjacent to the Property. - (Ordinance No. 49540) C‐4 An Ordinance Closing Certain City-Owned Docks to Public Use During the Norfolk Harborfest 2024 Celebration. - (Ordinance No. 49541) C‐5 An Ordinance Establishing Certain Public Areas and Streets of the City of Norfolk as the "Festival Area" and Setting Forth the Regulations Applicable to Such Festival Area for the Norfolk Harborfest 2024 Celebration. - (Ordinance No. 49542) REGULAR AGENDA R‐1 An Ordinance Amending And Reordaining Section 1 Of The FY2024 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (No. 49,220), As Amended, To Increase The General Fund Appropriations For The Debt Service In The Amount Of $1,233,839 In Additional Interest Revenue, And Authorizing Its Expenditure. - (Ordinance No. 49543) ACTION: Adopted [7 to 1] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Paige, Royster, Thomas Jr., Alexander NAYS: Smigiel Jr. R‐2 An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of the Property Located at 218 W. 27th Street and Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Appropriate Deed to Transfer the Property to the City. - (Ordinance No. 49544) ACTION: Adopted [7 to 1] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Paige, Royster, Thomas Jr., Alexander NAYS: Smigiel Jr. 4  April 9, 2024 R‐3 An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of the Property Located at 244 W. 27th Street and Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Appropriate Deed to Transfer the Property to the City. - (Ordinance No. 49545) ACTION: Adopted [7 to 1] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Paige, Royster, Thomas Jr., Alexander NAYS: Smigiel Jr. R‐4 An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of the Property Located at 701 W. 29th Street and Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Appropriate Deed to Transfer the Property to the City. - (Ordinance No. 49546) ACTION: Adopted [7 to 1] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Paige, Royster, Thomas Jr., Alexander NAYS: Smigiel Jr. R‐5 A Resolution Appointing and Reappointing 21 members to 1 Authority, 2 Commissions, 6 Boards, and 1 Committee for Certain Terms. - (Resolution No. 1914) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Doyle, Johnson, McClellan, Paige, Royster, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr., Alexander NEW BUSINESS Allan Reynolds, 1344 Armistead Bridge Road, thanked the Council for their continued support of the arts and spoke regarding the positive economic impact of the Virginia Opera. Kim Strickland, 701 Easy Street, spoke regarding health and maintenance issues on NRHA properties. Saher Mirza, 3940 Meetinghouse Road, Virginia Beach, spoke regarding ceasefire in Gaza. Sally Gudas, 9419 Selby Place, spoke regarding ceasefire in Gaza. Amanda Mileur, 115 E. 41st Street, spoke regarding ceasefire in Gaza. Nihal Gokus, 4701 Hermitage Road, Virginia Beach, spoke regarding ceasefire in Gaza. ADJOURNMENT 5