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NORFOLK, VIRGINIA MEETING OF COUNCIL TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2025 Mayor Kenneth Cooper Alexander, called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mr. Carlos J. Clanton, Mrs. Courtney R. Doyle, Mrs. Mamie B. Johnson, Mr. Jeremy D. McGee, Mr. John E. Paige, Mr. Thomas R. Smigiel Jr., and Vice Mayor Martin A. Thomas Jr. AGENDA Norfolk International Airport Briefing Presenter: Mr. Mark Perryman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Norfolk International Airport Mr. Perryman reported as follows: Who Are We?  The Norfolk Airport Authority is an independent political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia  Governed by a nine-member board of commissioners appointed by Norfolk City Council  The Authority independently owns and operates Norfolk International Airport  We are a “city” within a city – we employ 225+ personnel functioning in the roles of administration, operations, parking, police, aircraft rescue and fire-fighting, janitorial, building maintenance, and field maintenance We Are a Business  Just like any business:  We earn revenue  We incur costs  Our operations are self-supporting  We receive no local taxes or subsidies  Our major revenue sources (FY 2024):  Parking (38%)  Rental Car (14%)  Airline Landing Fees (15%)  Rent/Leases (23%)  Concession Commissions (9%)  Other (1%) -1-  Commercial Aviation Market Our Market Strength Continues to Grow  2024 was another record-breaking year!  2024 up 6.9% over 2023  We had over 4.86 million passengers pass through the airport (graph presented) Norfolk now serves 45 nonstop destinations to 41 Cities across the United States. They will announce a new airline coming to Norfolk International tomorrow. The number of nonstop destinations has grown significantly. A lot of that has to do with the advent of the low-cost carriers coming to this market. In 2023, Norfolk served 4,552,582 passengers. (graph and list presented) Our Air Service Needs – International We’re in the game for international service!  Build a Hampton Roads Coalition  Collective efforts are essential  Local governments and Convention and Visitor Bureaus  Businesses and development agencies  General Assembly  Norfolk Airport Authority  Regional leadership and support, including a mechanism to collect and disperse financial incentives airports cannot provide alone Incentives = Risk Mitigation  FAA regulations restrict U.S. airports’ ability to directly subsidize expanding or new airline entrants. Airport incentives can include:  Marketing dollars  Fee waivers for limited time periods  Despite the FAA limits, airlines often expect cash commitments to secure new long-haul international service prior to committing to a U.S. route  Aer Lingus - $19M over 2 years for Indianapolis  British Airways - $3.5M over 2 years for Pittsburgh  Lufthansa - $5.5M over 2 years for St. Louis Assistance in Bridging the Gap Airport support can be augmented using public money from local municipalities, state agencies, private businesses or chambers of commerce, as well as convention & visitors bureaus. Recent examples include:  The Allegheny County Airport Authority committed $3.5 million of state casino revenue over two years toward British Airways’ service in Pittsburgh  The State of Missouri budgeted $5 million annually to support efforts to lure international flights to Kansas City and/or St. Louis -2-  The St. Louis County Port Authority and Greater St. Louis Inc. jointly committed up to $2.5 million over two years for Lufthansa service from Frankfurt, along with $500,000 in airport fee waivers  San Antonio used corporate funding organized through its CVB to secure Condor service from Frankfurt; commitment was reportedly $3 million  The City of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County and Greater Cleveland Partnership will contribute up to $2.4 million over three years for Aer Lingus flights from Dublin to CLE, plus $9.4 million from JobsOhio, the state government’s private economic development arm  British Airways landed in Cincinnati thanks to $700,000 in airport marketing support, 24 months of fee waivers plus $10 million from JobsOhio  Providence recently packaged $3 million in airport fee waivers; $3 million in state tax credits: $1.2 million in state air service funds and $9.6 million in tourism marketing commitments to lure more domestic and foreign service to Rhode Island Passenger Profile – We are a 50/50 community – 50% leisure, 50% business  Half are staying with family and friends and half stay in hotels and short-term rentals. (Graphs presented) Where Visiting Business Passengers Stayed:  The majority are staying in Virginia Beach and Norfolk. Where Visiting Pleasure Passengers Stayed The majority are staying in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake. Over the last several years, some passengers are now going to the Outer Banks in North Carolina. Home Zip Code of ORF Travelers:  About 60% of our total traffic are local residents and 40% are from outside the area. Incidence of Military-Related Travelers:  26% of travel can be tied to the military and Department of Defense (DOD).  No other airport in the U.S. enjoys this level of DOD support in terms of its air service. A View to the Future of ORF Capital Development Summary  Approximately $1 billion development program FY 2024 through FY 2028.  80% of funding comes directly from airport funding. (Graph summary showing breakdown of federal, state, local, and other funding presented) Runway 5/23 Rehabilitation  Completed in two phases:  R/W 23 end completed Nov. 2, 2023  R/W 5 end completed Oct. 31, 2024  Environmentally sustainable project:  Rubblizing both ends of the runway eliminated 33,333 CY of concrete waste  Saved 460 tons of CO2 emissions -3-   Saved 263,200 total miles of truck traffic  Saved 52,640 gallons of fuel New Park and Wait Lot:  80-space Park & Wait Lot  Cost: $1.2M  Completed December 2024 Moving Walkways:  Anticipated completion in April 2025  Cost: $2.5M Alpha Expansion:  3 Gate/Holdrooms/New Restrooms/Pet Relief Area  Estimated cost: $25M  Completion December 2025 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) International Arrivals Facility  Estimated cost: $25M  $3.0M Congressionally Directed Spending  $6.0M Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – Airport Terminals Program (BIL ATP) grant received  Completion December 2025 Airport Hotel:  Courtyard by Marriott  165 rooms  Rooftop Bar  Covered connection to terminal  Fully financed, designed, and constructed by third-party developer  Groundbreaking Winter 2025  Completion Summer 2026 Main Entrance Intersection Improvements:  Realign and improve the intersection at the main entrance to the airport  Award $14.7M in BIL ATP funds  Construction to start Summer 2025 Consolidated Rental Car Facility:  Estimated cost: $205M  Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) to be selected Spring 2025  Consolidates all rental car operations into a single facility  Includes a Quality Technical Agreement (QTA) reducing the need to take cars off airport for servicing -4-  Terminal Development:  Project Scope:  Linear Ticket Lobby  Consolidated Checked Bag Inspection  Expanded Baggage Make-up Area  New Shipping and Receiving Area  Consolidated Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Checkpoint  CMaR under contract Summer 2025  Construction start Summer of 2026  Construction complete end of 2029 Transform ORF Website:  Website provides updates on the terminal and ongoing projects  Video found at www.TransformORF.com Land Development Opportunities at the Airport Airport Property  Total Property: 1,106 ac  Norfolk: 997 ac  Virginia Beach: 109 ac  Runway 14/32 closure is imminent  Coming available for development:  Approx. 100 ac (Map presented) Norfolk Airport Authority Off-Airport Land  NAA Property:  Parcel 1: 10.61 ac  Parcel 2: 4.14 ac  Total: 14.75 ac  Zoned: OSP, SF-4  Future NAA Property  Parcel 3: ~20.00 ac  Zoned: A, OSP (Map presented) Norfolk Airport Authority Off-Airport Land  NAA Property:  Group 1: 2.23 ac  Group 2: 1.25 ac  Group 3: 8.49 ac  Group 4: 4.49 ac  Total: 16.46 ac -5-   Zoned: A, C-C, SF-6, OSP (Map presented) Economic Benefit of the Airport 2023 Economic Impact of the Airport  Nearly $270 million in Capital Improvements completed over the past five years  Transform ORF, now underway, is valued at nearly $1 billion, all funded without local taxes  $2.2B Total Economic Impact  $981.6M In Job Earnings  $1,377.1M GDP  More Than 16,000 Jobs Mayor Alexander stated we must be intentional with our efforts to secure international travel airlines. If it is going to take incentives, we need to begin to establish the fund and with partners. Currently, we lose travelers to Dulles and National Airports. He added that we should be talking to other cities who benefit from Norfolk International Airport such as Williamsburg, Virginia Beach, and the Outer Banks. Mr. Perryman stated under the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, Norfolk International cannot run the incentive program. What typically happens in other communities is either the Chamber of Commerce or something like the Hampton Roads Alliance or some broader community organization can act in that capacity. He noted that this presentation is given to all localities and letting them know they need to be a part of this, too. He stated when they go to meet with Air Lingus, they want to take business and community leaders with them to show they support the airport. With reference to the incentive program, Councilwoman Doyle asked if Richmond has funded any other airport in Virginia in that fashion. Mr. Perryman stated not to his knowledge on the international. He stated there is the Governor’s Air Service Incentive Fund at $825,000 annually for all airports in the Commonwealth to share, which is inadequate. If we were to have daily service to Europe, we could receive $50,000 of that money. However, we would not be eligible because we are going to start with service twice a week. Councilman McGee asked Mr. Perryman to share what the amount of the incentives might be and how long would they be necessary for the international flights. Mr. Perryman stated they gauge by what others are offering. Currently, the bar has been set at $19M by Indianapolis to land Aer Lingus and that is a two-year commitment. He stated he has seen some as long as four years and others as short as one year. Councilwoman Johnson stated that the airport’s location impacts communities in Wards 3, 4, and 5. She asked that they not only meet and update the civic leagues but also the task forces, as well. Councilman Smigiel expressed concern about the growth of Norfolk International Airport in terms of larger jets over smaller planes for personal flying. He asked if we have reached the point where that mix may not be the best thing for safety and for getting the larger planes -6-  off the ground faster. Mr. Perryman stated they have not reached that point yet but will at some point in the future, and when that happens, they will start moving slower aviation traffic to the reliever airports such as Chesapeake, Hampton Roads Executive, and Newport News. Councilman Clanton stated that currently there is a 20-to-25-minute wait for passengers to retrieve their luggage and he asked what is being done to address that. Mr. Perryman stated there are two avenues: Technology and manpower. He stated that the airlines handle baggage, not the airport. This is unique to Norfolk in that the facility has the two buildings, which is very unusual in an airport. The technology fix is the insertion point where the bag goes into the system and that can be brought closer, but it costs approximately $40 million. Ultimately the airlines have to pay for that technology, or they need to hire more people. He stated that he is aware that United Airlines is currently recruiting for staff. He added that in the new use and lease agreement, they will put in penalties for bag delivery times. They also are implementing a tracking system to collect the necessary data for baggage delivery times so they can better enforce and give penalties. Councilman Paige asked for information about summer programs so that youth from all areas of the city can get involved with all the great things that are happening at our airport. He also asked to address the major corridors that lead into the airport. The areas need sidewalks, road improvements, and there are drainage issues that need repairs. Councilman Smigiel echoed Councilman Paige and stated that these corridors have been neglected for a long time. He added that we need to enforce code violations at some of the businesses from Norview Avenue to Robin Hood Road. We also need to ask Kroger what the status of their site is, and if they have no plans then let the shopping center be redeveloped to get new businesses in there. Department of Public Health Update Presenter: Dr. Susan B. Girois, Director, Norfolk Department of Public Health (NDPH) Dr. Girois reported as follows: The mission of the Norfolk Health Department is to protect the health and promote the wellbeing of all people in Norfolk. The Norfolk Department of Public Health is a state entity and part of the Community Health Services Department of Virginia Department of Health (VDH). The budget from VDH is approximately $10 million. In addition, NDPH received approximately $4 to $5 million in grant money. Norfolk contributes 25% and in 2024 that was approximately $2.2 million. Delivering quality and reliable mandated services:  Seasonal illness updates  Environmental health code enforcement  Expanding reach of direct services  Emergency preparedness -7-  Norfolk Respiratory Illness Update: (graph presented)  Diagnosed Influenza – At peak and beginning to come down.  Diagnosed COVID-19 – A spike in summer and smaller rise in winter but now going down  Diagnosed RSV – Peaking and coming down Eastern Region Gastrointestinal Illness Update: (graph presented)  Weekly Percent of ED and Urgent Care Visits for Gastrointestinal Illness, Eastern Region – January 2025, slightly above 11%  Weekly Norovirus-Like Outbreaks, Eastern Region – Norfolk has no reported cases. Syphilis Update – Virginia Norfolk has some of the highest rates in the Commonwealth. VDH regional districts together with the former Eastern Virginia Medical School, the health systems, community groups and faith-based groups, are working on a campaign to stop Syphilis.  Early Syphilis – 200% increase, 2014-2023  Late Syphilis – 324% increase, 2014 – 2023 Modernizing Vector Operations:  Vector staffing enhancements  Additional state biologists  Technological enhancements  GIS/GPS based trapping and treatment technology, providing near real-time tracking and effectiveness of mosquito control operations (CivicLab)  Enhanced Testing  Cutting-edge in-house mosquito disease testing for Eastern Equine Encephalitis, Saint Louis Encephalitis, and West Nile Virus Modernizing bulk container regulatory operations: Deploying a Strategic Code Enforcement Strategy  Utilizing multiple data sets to identify unregulated bulk collection containers  Modernizing code enforcement tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness  Developing GIS and priority-based workflow  Modernizing permitting process to improve citizen experience and compliance rates Expanding reach of direct services to underserved communities:  Clinical services in Park Place and new location to serve Norfolk’s north end  Mobile services for immunizations, STI testing, naloxone distribution, education, and outreach  On-site school vaccination clinics  WIC services at CHKD, EVMS, Sentara, Boys and Girls Club, libraries  Expanded hours for Test & Go sexually transmitted infections (STI) services Preparing for emergencies:  Tight collaboration with city departments and constituents -8-  Well-defined plans in place  Capacity building  Shelter medical services  Situational readiness  Pandemic preparedness Preventing injury and premature death:  Committing Community Health Workers (CHWs) to support communities from within  Galvanizing efforts to measurably improve mother and baby health and wellbeing  Engaging grassroots approaches to our mental health crisis in Norfolk schools  Supporting systems planning for overdose prevention  Participating in community violence prevention and community development and wellness initiatives Health in All Policies (HiAP) to tackle the Social Determinants of Health (SDoH):  NFK2050 – (HB1827 – Comprehensive plan; SDoH)  Data democratization and spatial analytics  Food  Housing Ex: NRHA properties and food options:  Map presented shows quarter, half, and one-mile radii for NRHA properties and available food options.  There are 14 grocery stores within a 1-mile range of different public housing complexes. That’s around 41% of the city’s grocery stores.  But they’re not evenly distributed… Building public trust:  Website upgrade Norfolk Health Department  NDPH performance improvement and management service line  Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) Accreditation  ODU/NSU Joint School of Public Health  Growing internship program  Roundtables, forums, and networks  Health Ministries Forum  Outbreak Preparedness work group  Norfolk Overdose Prevention work group  Participation in existing initiatives and coalitions Closing Remarks: NDH aims to become a flagship Local Health District, bold and catalytic, leveraging community strengths and regional synergies to measurably improve health outcomes for the people we serve. -9-  Dr. Girois expressed two concerns due to possible changes made at the federal level:  School vaccination rates for required vaccines could drop even more  If Medicaid funding decreases significantly, it will negatively impact the health and wellbeing of our communities Councilman Paige asked for a breakdown on what populations within the community (youth, seniors, ethnicities, etc.) are affected the most by STIs, infant mortality rates, etc. Also, where are the most cases occurring in our city and what can Council do to reduce these numbers. Dr. Girois stated that the African American population has three times the mortality rate as Caucasians. There is definitely a health disparity. The access to prenatal care services is there, but there are barriers. For example, a person working three jobs has no time to get to those services, and, for some, transportation and money are factors. The NDH is working within the maternal child coalition of Minus 9to5, and they are very focused on infant care and visits in the home. This is an evidence-based approach to decrease bad outcomes and they are working on tracking the outcomes and where they happen. Regarding STIs, Dr. Girois stated that all age groups and all demographics in the Eastern Region are affected. In all groups the numbers are increasing annually. Syphilis is fully treatable and a public campaign to get the message out to test early and get treated early begins in the Spring. CLOSED SESSION Motion for closed session was approved at 4:57p.m. for purposes which are set out in Clause 3, 8 and 1 of subsection (A) of Section 2.2-3711 of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, as amended: (3) Discussion of publicly held real property in the Ward 2, outskirts of Park Placa area, where discussion in an opening meeting would adversely affect the negotiating strategy of the public body. (8) Consultation with legal counsel regarding procedural advice. (1) Discussion of prospective candidates for Board and Commissions appointments. Yes: Clanton, Doyle, Johnson, McGee, Paige, Smigiel Jr., Thomas and Alexander. No: None. - 10 -  January 14, 2025 NORFOLK, VIRGINIA ACTION OF THE COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2025 – 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 Kenneth Cooper Alexander Mayor Present Carlos J. Clanton Councilmember-Superward 7 Present Courtney R. Doyle Councilmember - Ward 2 Present Mamie B. Johnson Councilmember - Ward 3 Present Jeremy D. McGee Councilmember-Superward 6 Present John E. Paige Councilmember - Ward 4 Present Thomas R. Smigiel Jr. Councilmember - Ward 5 Present Martin A. Thomas Jr. Vice Mayor - Ward 1 Present APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the Minutes of the Previous City Council Retreat on November 18, 2024, City Council Meeting on December 10, 2024 and January 7, 2025. ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Alexander, Clanton, Doyle, Johnson, McGee, Paige, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr. 1  January 14, 2025 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: Alexander, Clanton, Doyle, Johnson, McGee, Paige, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr. CEREMONIAL MATTER A Proclamation congratulating the 6U Huntersville Wolverines and the Mitey 10U Huntersville Wolverines on the occasion of their victory in the Battle of the Bay Championships in Hampton, Virginia. The Mayor presented the following Proclamation: WHEREAS, the Southside Youth Football League had a remarkable 2024 season with the 6u Huntersville Wolverines, the 8U Park Place Kings, Mitey 10U Huntersville Wolverines, and 12U Huntersville Wolverines entering the playoffs as the #1 seed; and WHEREAS, the Southside Youth Football League championship games were played on November 16, 2024, at Huntersville Complex where the 6U Huntersville Wolverines, the 8U Park Place Kings, the Mitey 10U Huntersville Wolverines, and the 12U Huntersville Wolverines prevailed as the 2024 Southside Youth Football League Champions; and WHEREAS, on November 24, 2024, the 6U Huntersville Wolverines and the Mitey 10U Huntersville Wolverines were victorious at the first ever Battle of the Bay Championships in Hampton, Virginia, bringing back both championships; and WHEREAS, under the leadership of head coaches Marvin Welton, Joshua Upshur, Everett Armstrong, and Harold Smith, the athletes of the Southside Youth Football League have learned valuable lessons of teamwork, sportsmanship, friendly competition, and leadership; and WHEREAS, the Southside Youth Football League is a valuable organization of the Norfolk community, and the City of Norfolk is proud of this momentous achievement for which every player, parent, and supporter should be proud. NOW, THEREFORE, Be It PROCLAIMED, That I, Kenneth Cooper Alexander, Mayor of the City of Norfolk, do hereby extend warm congratulations to the 2024 Southside Youth Football League Champions on their victory. 2  January 14, 2025 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 directing the City Treasurer to issue a refund to Moran Environmental Recovery LLC upon the overpayment of its Business Tangible Personal Property Tax for Tax Years 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. - (Ordinance No. 49827) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Alexander, Clanton, Doyle, Johnson, McGee, Paige, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr. C‐2 An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Authorize Multi-Family Dwellings on Property Located at 7950 Shore Drive. - (Ordinance No. 49828) The applicant’s attorney, Lisa Murphy, Esq., 440 Monticello Avenue #2200, was present to answer any questions relative to this matter. ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Alexander, Clanton, Doyle, Johnson, McGee, Paige, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr. C‐3 An Ordinance to Amend Several Conditional Use Permits so as to Approve Additional Outdoor Dining and Revise the List of Managers for a Restaurant with Extended Hours of Operation and the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages for Both On-Premises and Off- Premises Consumption Named “Hair of the Dog Eatery” on Property Located at 250 Granby Street. ACTION: Continued [Unanimous] AYES: Alexander, Clanton, Doyle, Johnson, McGee, Paige, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr. 3  January 14, 2025 C‐4 An Ordinance Granting a Conditional a Use Permit to Authorize the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages for On-Premises Consumption at a Restaurant Named “MOMO Kitchen” on Property Located at 2401 Hampton Boulevard. - (Ordinance No. 49829) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Alexander, Clanton, Doyle, Johnson, McGee, Paige, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr. C‐5 An Ordinance Accepting the Conveyance of a Temporary Construction Easement and a Permanent Drainage Easement From VA8 Round Bay LLC Across Property Located at 931 Round Bay Road; Authorizing the City Manager to Accept the Easement Agreement on Behalf of the City; and Authorizing the Expenditure of a Sum of Up to $10,000.00 From Funds Heretofore Appropriated for All Related Transactional Costs. - (Ordinance No. 49830) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Alexander, Clanton, Doyle, Johnson, McGee, Paige, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr. C‐6 An Ordinance to Amend and Reordain Chapter 25, Article IV of the Norfolk City Code, 1979, so as to add one new Section 25-180 providing for the Seizure, Impounding, and Disposition of Unlawfully Operated All-Terrain Vehicles and Off-Road Motorcycles pursuant to Virginia Code § 46.2-915.1. ACTION: Continued [Unanimous] AYES: Alexander, Clanton, Doyle, Johnson, McGee, Paige, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr. 4  January 14, 2025 REGULAR AGENDA R‐1 An Ordinance Amending the GFY2025 Annual Appropriations Ordinance (No. 49,590) so as to Accept, Appropriate, and Authorize the Expenditure of Grant Funds up to the sum of $152,280.85 from the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to Support Initiatives that will Assist in Growing the Community Services Board Workforce, if and when received, and Amending the FY2025 Budget to add the same. - (Ordinance No. 49831) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Alexander, Clanton, Doyle, Johnson, McGee, Paige, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr. R‐2 An Ordinance Amending the FY2025 Annual Appropriations Ordinance (No. 49,590) so as to Accept, and Appropriate Grant Funds up to the sum of $155321.55 from the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services for the Norfolk Community Services Board to Expand Community-Based Treatment for Substance Use and Dependence as set Forth in Grant No. 2025.SUD.773, if and when received, and Amending the FY2025 Budget to Add the Same. - (Ordinance No. 49832) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Alexander, Clanton, Doyle, Johnson, McGee, Paige, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr. R‐3 An Ordinance to Amend and Reordain the Capital Improvement Plan Budget for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2022 and Ending June 30, 2023 so as to Revise and Update the Scope of Improvements on Hampton Boulevard. - (Ordinance No. 49833) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Alexander, Clanton, Doyle, Johnson, McGee, Paige, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr. 5  January 14, 2025 R‐4 An Ordinance Approving the Performance Agreement by and Among the City of Norfolk, Bauer Compressors, Inc., and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Performance Agreement on Behalf of the City of Norfolk. - (Ordinance No. 49834) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Alexander, Clanton, Doyle, Johnson, McGee, Paige, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr. R‐5 An Ordinance Amending The FY2025 Annual Appropriations Ordinance (No. 49,590) So As To Accept and Appropriate Grant Funds Up To The Sum Of $50,000 From The Commonwealth's Development Opportunity Fund through the Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority ("VEDP") for the Purposes Set Forth in the City's Performance Agreement With Bauer Compressors, Inc., the VEDP, and the Norfolk Economic Development Authority, and Amending the FY2025 Budget to Include the Same. - (Ordinance No. 49835) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Alexander, Clanton, Doyle, Johnson, McGee, Paige, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr. R‐6 Resolution Appointing 1 member to 1 Committee for Certain Terms. - (Resolution No. 1934) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Alexander, Clanton, Doyle, Johnson, McGee, Paige, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr. 6  January 14, 2025 NEW BUSINESS Christy Fisher, 1329 Westover Avenue, spoke regarding continued support for pedestrian safety and infrastructure projects. Susan Matousek, 8214 Angie Lane, spoke regarding support for Norfolk youth programming and process improvements for victims of fire. Cori Hines, 830 W. 26th Street, spoke regarding continued support for pedestrian safety and infrastructure projects. Michael Merrit, 272 E. Bayview Boulevard, spoke regarding continued support for pedestrian safety and infrastructure projects. Adriana Foster, 8308 Norris Town Drive, expressed gratitude for support of Tidewater Arts Outreach. Amanda Keating, 8065 W. Glen Road, spoke regarding issues with home improvement grants. The following individuals requested a cost-of-living adjustment for Norfolk Retirees in the budget: Arthur Eason, Vice President of the City of Norfolk Retirees Association Steven Taylor, Member of the City of Norfolk Retirees Association Leslie Garrett, Secretary of the City of Norfolk Retirees Association Jim Casey, 9649 Dolphin Run, spoke regarding aviation noise and safety along the Chesapeake Bay area. James “Jed” Davis, 9721 Seabreeze Road, spoke regarding establishing an economic corridor for the Ocean View area. Richard Hahn, 540 W. Ocean View Avenue, spoke regarding issues in the Ocean View area. ADJOURNMENT 7