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NORFOLK, VIRGINIA MEETING OF COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 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 Tree Commission – Annual Report Out Presenter: Mr. Michael Ruszkowski, Chair Mr. Ruszkowski reported as follows: (Annual Plan and report distributed to Council)  Annual Plan  Goals and Objectives – set 14 goals and objectives; 93% of those were met  Focus energy and availability – picked certain goals for the year, one was formally organizing for Arbor Day  Formal Organization within Commission to plan and execute Arbor Day  Functional Teams – 4 major functional groups to manage the Arbor Day efforts and instituted 2024 program  Enhance Collaboration with other Organizations  Norfolk Arts, Norfolk2050 – identified local artist to make Arbor Day poster with goal of engaging with local artists to make poster each year; reached out to NPS to have students give input for future posters; and commissioner participated on the Norfolk2050 working group.  Expand Community Outreach  Social Networks, Annual Awards, Resident Support, Civic League outreach – set goal to increase followers on Facebook and Instagram by 50% and reached goal: Facebook followers increased by 100% and Instagram followers increased by 18%. Annual Awards picked by Norfolk residents. Working towards better engagement with civic leagues. Mr. Ruszkowski thanked the city arborer, Mr. Steven Traylor, for his expertise and assistance to the Commission. -1-  On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Alexander thanked the commissioners for their expertise and service to the city and especially around Arbor Day. NPD Year-End Report Out Presenter: Chief Mark Talbot, Norfolk Police Department (Graphs were presented for review) Recognizing the recent deaths of Officers Girvin and Officer Reese, Chief Talbot offered condolences to the Virginia Beach Police Department and to their families. Chief Talbot highlighted the following citywide crime statistics: Violent Crime Homicides - down 12% Rape – down 17% Non-fatal shootings – down 40% Aggravated assaults – down 21% Robbery – down 13% Total Violence – down 18% Property Crime Burglary – down 14% Larceny – up 6% (largely driven by ABC stores) Stolen Vehicle – down 40% Total Property Crime – down 3% Total Crime – down 5% Three-year Crime Trend (Bar graphs presented) Total Crime Chief Talbot stated over the course of three years that total crime reduced each year consecutively. Chief Talbot stated the 2024 figures are 27% lower than 2022. Property Crime Chief Talbot stated over the course of three years the property crime reduced each year consecutively. The 2024 figures are 25% lower than 2022. Violent Crime Chief Talbot stated over the course of three years the violent crime reduced each year consecutively. The 2024 figures are 37% lower than 2022. Recruitment & Retention Strategy Chief Talbot stated they have succeeded in enlarging the force over the last three years. To date, there are 540 sworn members in the Police Department. -2-  Referral Bonuses In the Fall of 2021, the city approved a $5,000 referral bonus program for city employees who refer police applicants. The bonus is contingent upon the police recruit successfully completing a police academy.  To date, the Norfolk Police Department received a total of 295 applications and hired 76 recruits from officer referrals. Increases Trust and Legitimacy Amongst the Community and its Stakeholders We’ve identified that a positive return on investment can be achieved by our blueprint that has shown proven success.  The positive boost in morale by increasing officers will continue to have a direct impact on officer and community safety and the crime reduction we have seen during the course of our recruiting and retention initiatives.  Community members and stakeholders who feel safer are more likely to trust the police department and believe that we are a legitimate law enforcement agency. Current Efforts The Norfolk Police Department has identified additional recruiting efforts that can have an immediate impact on our manpower crisis.  Through a partnership with Recruit Military, NPD is guaranteed that the applicant will pass all required testing and the first 90-days of the police academy, or they will provide a replacement for no additional cost.  NPD through the City of Norfolk is an active participant in the Virginia SkillBridge Program.  This provides transitioning service members the opportunity to network with Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employers offering internships to eligible applicants, with commander approval, up to six months prior to separation. Real Time Crime Center RTCC  Up, running and fully staffed in March 2024 The Real-Time Crime Center is fully staffed and plays a critical role in solving crimes by reviewing footage, identifying suspects, and helping officers respond quickly to incidents The RTCC has access to 845 cameras throughout the city. Community Resource Officers assist in encouraging business owners and civic league residents to participate in the FUSUS Donor Connect Program. This program enables NPD to respond to incidents faster, equips officers with advance knowledge of a situation, and the ultimate goal of keeping Norfolk safer. Emergency 911 Division 2024 Chief Talbot stated that the department took over the 911 division in March of 2024 to engage in some systems and performance improvements. They anticipate being fully staffed by the end of March. -3-  Staffing & Vacancy Rate: 19 total vacancies (85 allotted positions) includes 6 additional positions created* 22.35% vacancy rate Average 911 Answer Time: 37.56 seconds** *Positions created: Police Captain, Police Lieutenant, 4 Part-Time Telecommunicators **2025 average 911 call answer time: 31.19 seconds Total Calls Received in 2024  Emergency (911): 220,706  Non-Emergency: 245,661  Total: 466,367 Total Calls Received Post-Merger (March 1, 2024 – February 1, 2025)  Emergency (911): 180,853  Non-Emergency: 222,526  Total: 403,379 Key Projects Victim Services Unit The Norfolk Police Department is implementing a Victim Services Unit (VSU) to provide targeted support to victims of violent crimes in the city. This initiative aims to integrate victim-centered services within law enforcement, ensuring that victims, witnesses, and their families receive the necessary care to cope with trauma. By implementing this unit, the department seeks to empower victims with access to professionals and strategic resources tailored to their needs. The unit will be staffed with a Victim Services Supervisor and three Victim Services Specialists to oversee and execute its objectives effectively. The primary goal of the VSU is to provide victims and their families with a sense of security, stability, and access to vital resources that help prevent revictimization. The unit will work closely with local Community Violence Interrupters and hospital-based Violence Intervention Programs to ensure a coordinated response. Victims will have access to trauma-informed care, including assistance with the criminal justice process, crisis intervention, safety planning, and emergency aid. Additionally, the unit will offer referrals to community agencies that specialize in victim support services. NPD 7-8-9 Plan Vision 1. Extraordinary leadership at every level of the department. 2. Legitimacy and procedural justice at the center of all of our interactions. 3. Transformational reduction in the violence occurring in and around public housing. 4. An organizational culture that is effective, supportive, and inclusive. -4- 5. Become a national model for reducing gun violence. 6. Strategy, culture, pay, and benefits support significant progress with staffing, retention, motivation, and morale. 7. Enhanced performance through the effective management of important projects. Strategic Operating Principles 1. Make significant investments in leadership training and development. 2. Dramatically enhance our crime fighting efforts in and around public housing. 3. Increase traffic and pedestrian safety through data driven enforcement. 4. Align our focus on the most dangerous groups, trigger pullers, and impact players. 5. Relentless implementation of effective strategies and tactics. 6. Employ best practices for project management. 7. Fully implement best principles and practices for reducing crime and violence including an enhanced understanding of data-driven policing. 8. Increase legitimacy and trust through procedurally just interactions. Goals 1. Ahead of schedule for 600 in 2026  The Department is ahead of schedule to reach its goal of 600 sworn officers by 2026. Staffing levels have been exceeded, indicating strong progress toward the goal. 2. Murders Below 40  The Department successfully kept murders under the target of 40, with 37 recorded in 2024. 3. 70 percent clearance rate for 2024. The clearance rate for violent crimes surpassed expectations, with a rate of 70% overall, including:  Homicides: 85%  Malicious Wounding/Aggravated Assaults: 55%  Shooting In Occupied Dwelling/Vehicle: 14.5% Property crime clearance rates were lower but still showed positive trends:  Larceny: 7.9%  Stolen Auto: 11.5%  Burglary: 9.1%  Economic Crimes: 6.97% 4. Non-Fatal Shootings:  The Department exceeded its goal to reduce non-fatal shootings, achieving a 40% reduction in 2024, surpassing the targeted 20% decrease. 5. Leadership Training:  The goal of ensuring 75% of leaders receive at least 8 hours of leadership training was exceeded, with 89% of leaders meeting this benchmark. 100 Thursday meeting attendance. -5- 6. Everyone attends at least one Thursday meeting:  Attendance at Thursday meetings was strong, with improved participation from first-line supervisors, officers, and professional staff. 7. Transition to Professional Staff:  Positions for transitioning from sworn officers to professional staff were identified, with 25% of the transition process awaiting approval. 8. Reduce juvenile victims of gun violence by 20 percent:  In progress 9. Develop and implement a minimum of 5 methods of reducing evidence of disparities in our enforcement practices.  In Progress Councilman Paige offered condolences to the Virginia Beach Police Department and families of the deceased. Councilman Paige asked if there is data to measure how the violence interrupters are helping to lower violence and if there are plans to bring violence interrupters to more communities throughout the city. Chief Talbot stated that it is difficult to precisely quantify the impact of violence interrupters just because of the nature of the work, but they believe it is helping to drive violence down significantly and the plan is to have more in other areas of the city. With regard to NPD 7-8-9, Goal number 8, Councilman Clanton asked Chief Talbot to elaborate on some of the things they are doing to reduce juvenile victims of gun violence by 20 percent. Chief Talbot stated that among cities regionally and also nationally, as relates to juvenile violence, trends vary wildly. In Norfolk they have focused resources where violence is most prevalent. They have identified the people most vulnerable who tend to be the youngest members of the population and they make sure they are engaging with them and working closely with the school district. They meet routinely with the superintendent and her team to clearly identify the challenges within the school system. Councilman Clanton asked if we are making progress in staffing School Resource Officers (SROs). Chief Talbot answered yes. Captain White leads the SROs to make sure the behaviors they are engaging in helps to reduce crime and keep our youth safe. Councilman Smigiel stated our middle schools currently do not have SROs in them. He asked if there is a way to start bringing them back at least to the larger middle schools like Norview Middle School and Blair Middle School. Councilman Smigiel asked if the Block cameras helped with the reduction in stolen vehicles. Chief Talbot answered yes. Councilman Smigiel suggested looking at installing more cameras throughout the city. He stated that crime has gone down in Ocean View Park where cameras have been installed. He added that there is public support for the cameras and the citizenry would support having more of them. Councilman Smigiel noted there are approximately 56,000 federal employees in Hampton Roads and some will be impacted by the government cuts. He asked if we are looking at -6-  ways to recruit them for positions in Norfolk. Mr. Roberts stated a consultant is helping us target specifically the military civilian population and we can check to see if we are able to expand that to federal civilians. Councilman Smigiel asked if there is anything more we can do as a Council to support our police department. Chief Talbot stated that the City Manager has been a great advocate for the department and knows its priorities. He stated that Norfolk is the hardest city in the region to police. He stressed that we must compensate the men and women of this organization in a way that maps onto that. Councilwoman Doyle commented that past discussions resulted in enhanced speed enforcement and the department looking at the data and focusing on specific hot spots. She reiterated that speeding continues to be a major concern of constituents. Mayor Alexander reiterated that Council has made public safety a top priority and goals and objectives have been set to reduce crime. We must ensure that we have the right resources, equipment, and pay scale to continue to make progress. He added that our police department are the true heroes of our community. Maury High School Update Presenters: Mr. Robert Hudson, Vice-President, Heartland Construction, Inc. Ms. Mel Price, CEO/Principal, Work Program Architects Mr. Hudson stated that they are transitioning from schematic design into design development. This is the last phase of the interim agreement and at the end of this phase is where we will reach a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) to finish the design and build the New Maury High School. He reported as follows: Recent History of the New Maury High School  November 22, 2022: Heartland submits a PPEA proposal to design and build the New Maury High School  June 6, 2023: NPS invites competing proposals. No competing proposals received  December 6, 2023: NPS School Board votes to proceed with Heartland proposal  June 27, 2024: First Community Meeting on Maury High School with Heartland proposal  July 17, 2024: NPS School Board votes to approve Interim Agreement with Heartland  September 2024: Four intensive workshops with numerous stakeholders to review and fine- tune Programming and Conceptual Design  October 17, 2024: Heartland provides updated Conceptual Design based on prior feedback  January 10, 2025: Heartland provides updated 50% Schematic Design based on prior feedback  January 30, 2025: Second Community Meeting on Maury High School with Heartland proposal  February 26, 2025: Heartland provides updated Schematic Design based on prior feedback -7-  Upcoming Major Milestones  Complete Design Development documents  Establish Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)  Execute a Comprehensive Agreement (Complete the design and construct the New Maury HS)  Third Community Engagement meeting Site Ms. Price reviewed the following renderings: Existing site, proposed site plan, aerial views, parking plan, access and security plan, existing and proposed Ghent Elementary School, building program, the new proposed four-story building and possible materials, floor plans, athletic fields, tennis facilities, walking track, service area, street views, and natatorium. (They are working on some updates and the greatest areas of redesign are for the 20th Street façade as suggested by the Architectural Review Board.) Community Engagement 30 communities served by Maury: Algonquin Park/North Shore Point, Ballentine Place, Beacon Light Berkley, Berkley, Colonial Place/Riverview, Downtown Norfolk Civic League, East Fairmount, Fairmount Park, Freemason Street Area Association, Ghent Neighborhood League, Ghent Square Community Association, Glenwood Park, Highland Park, Kensington/Old Dominion, Lafayette Shores Homeowners Association, Lafayette/Winona, Lakewood, Lamberts Point, Larchmont/Edgewater, Lochhaven, Meadowbrook, NEON District, Norfolk Crossing, North Meadowbrook, ODU Village, Park Place, Railroad District, Riverfront, Roland Park, West Ghent Previous Community Engagement 02/28/2018 Stakeholder Planning Lab (NPS) 03/01/2018 Community Meeting #1 (NPS) 04/12/2018 Community Meeting #2 (NPS) 08/03/2022 School Board Briefing (NPS) 09/28/2022 Community Meeting #3 (NPS) 10/12/2022 Community Meeting #4 (NPS) 12/07/2022 School Board Briefing (NPS) 05/17/2023 School Board Briefing (NPS) 06/27/2024 Community Meeting #1 (PPEA Team) 01/15/2025 Ghent Neighborhood League Presentation 01/21/2025 Ghent Business Association Presentation 02/10/2025 Architectural Review Board (discussion only; no vote) 02/10/2025 Ghent Neighborhood League Project Review Committee -8-  Future Opportunities for Community Engagement 03/15/2025 Ghent Task Force 03/24/2025 Architectural Review Board hearing TBD Next Community-wide meeting Mr. Hudson reviewed the schedule, next steps, and project phasing. Schedule + Next Steps (schedule graph presented) Project Phasing Existing Conditions: Summer 2025 Relocate Ghent School trailers, playground, and basketball court Objective: Relocation complete prior to Fall 2025 school year Phase 1: Fall 2025 – Summer 2026  Construction fence around project boundaries  Construct New:  Softball/baseball/practice fields  Track and field amenities  Stormwater management facilities  Stormwater parks & walking paths to limits shown  New parking on east side of Llewellyn Ave  Begin earthwork, soil improvements and foundations for New HS & Natatorium Objective: New athletic facilities completed for Fall 2026 school year Phase 2: Summer 2026 – Summer 2028  Adjust construction fence to New HS and Natatorium boundaries  Construct:  New HS & Natatorium  New tennis courts  Site improvements within boundary Objective: New HS and Natatorium completed for Fall 2028 school year Phase 3: Summer 2028 – Winter 2029  Construction fence around existing Maury HS & competition field  Construct  Selective demolition of non-historic Maury HS  Complete construction of remaining site and parking facilities Objective: Complete competition field and site improvements -9-  Phase 4: Winter 2029  Adjust construction fence to boundary of Historic Maury Councilwoman Doyle asked will the community have access to the tennis courts when not in use by the school and will the courts be striped for pickle ball. Ms. Price stated they had a meeting with Norfolk Parks & Recreation and NPS, and all of the athletic facilities are intended to be shared except the indoor basketball court and the turf field. She added generally that pickle ball striping is the standard now. Councilman Smigiel expressed concern that there has been no mention of the $240M price tag at any of the presentations to the public. He stated that citizens might think that NPS is paying for this when in fact it is the citizen taxpayers who are paying for it. He stated that Council should have been having regular joint meetings with the school board. He stated that the closing and consolidation of schools would save money to be able to pay for things like Maury and the modernization that is needed in multiple schools. Councilman Smigiel asked to see a written joint use agreement that states that all five high schools will have access to the Natatorium for practices and that the Department of Parks & Recreation will be managing the facility. Councilwoman Johnson echoed Councilman Smigiel that there needs to be more conversation between City Council and NPS. She expressed concern that nothing has been done on closing and consolidating schools. She added that the New Maury belongs to all citizens and they should have access to all facilities. Councilwoman Johnson stated that public and private partnerships are needed to address the old Maury High School building. Councilman Paige stated we need to listen to the citizenry about how they want their tax dollars spent and we need to ensure we spend them equitably. He stated there are other things needed in this city and the taxpayers should have a say on priorities. Councilman Clanton echoed his colleagues that Council needs to meet with the school board and he asked that a meeting be scheduled within the next 60 days if possible. The discussion needs to include not just Maury but to talk about career academies and things that would create equity around the school division. He stated that in 2021, the school board voted on a capital improvement budget that included a new Maury with a price tag of approximately $185M, renovating Booker T. Washington High School, building three new schools for Jaycox Elementary, Norview Elementary, and Granby Elementary. However, Covid hit and other things happened and that funding formula no longer exists. He stated these projects get more expensive as decisions are not made. Vice Mayor Thomas asked if affordable options are being included in their proposal. Ms. Price answered yes, and there will be some choices when they next present to the Architectural Review Board. - 10 - CLOSED SESSION Motion for closed session was approved at 4:22 p.m. for purposes which are set out in Clause 8 of subsection (A) of Section 2.2-3711 of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, as amended: (8) Consultation with legal counsel concerning contractual matters in the City where the advice of counsel is needed. Yes: Clanton, Doyle, Johnson, Paige, McGee, Smigiel, Thomas and Alexander. No: None. - 11 -  February 25, 2025 NORFOLK, VIRGINIA ACTION OF THE COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2025 – 6:00 P.M. A CITIZEN WHO WISHES TO ADDRESS COUNCIL CONCERNING A CONSENT, REGULAR OR PUBLIC HEARING MATTER ON THE AGENDA, OR NEW BUSINESS (HELD ON THE FIRST MEETING OF THE MONTH) SHOULD 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 Meeting. ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Alexander, Clanton, Doyle, Johnson, McGee, Paige, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr. 1  February 25, 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 A Proclamation congratulating the Norview Cardinals 6U Red Rebels on the occasion of their victory in the 2024 American Youth Football National Division 2 Championship in Naples, Florida. The Mayor presented the following Proclamation: WHEREAS, under the leadership of Head Coach Vincent Sawyer, the Norview Cardinals 6U Red Rebels football team had a remarkable 2024 season playing undefeated and winning the 2024 American Youth Football National Division 2 Championship in Naples, Florida; and WHEREAS, in closing out their perfect 14-0 season, the 6U Red Rebels defeated the Westport Patriots in an impressive 32-0 win, becoming the first team in Hampton Roads to win a national title at the 6U level in any division; and WHEREAS, throughout the 2024 season, the Norview Cardinals 6U Red Rebels displayed exceptional athletic ability, team effort, sportsmanship, and an inspiring level of skill, learning valuable lessons of teamwork, friendly competition, and leadership, representing the City of Norfolk well. NOW, THEREFORE, Be It PROCLAIMED, That I, Kenneth Cooper Alexander, Mayor of the City of Norfolk, do hereby congratulate the Norview Cardinals 6U Red Rebels football team for their historic 2024 victory. 2  February 25, 2025 INVITATION FOR BID IB‐1 Invitation to Bid and Notice of Public Hearing for Long Term Easements, Temporary Construction Easements and a License over property located in the City of Suffolk cin conjunction with the construction, installation and maintenance of a Natural Gas Pipeline An Ordinance Granting Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC a Long Term Easement, With a Forty Year Term and an Associated Five Year Temporary Construction Easement Term, and a Long Term Access Easement, With a Forty Year Term, All Across City of Norfolk Property Located in the City of Suffolk, and a Long Term License, With a Forty Year Term, to Cross Certain City of Norfolk Easements Located in the City of Suffolk, All in Conjunction With the Construction, Installation and Maintenance of a New Natural Gas Pipeline, Subject to Certain Terms and Conditions. The following were present to answer any questions relative to this matter: The land project manager, Aaron Rohfling, TC Energy, 1040 University Boulevard, Portsmouth The government and community relations representative, Emily Reynolds, TC Energy, 704 Hill Point Court, Chesapeake The land contractor, R.J. Balis, TC Energy, 1040 University Boulevard, Portsmouth The construction manager, Sean VanHorn, TC Energy1040 University Boulevard, Portsmouth The Virginia State Building and Construction Trades Council President, Jason Parker, 552 Industrial Park, Newport News The director of government and public affairs, Morgan Whayland, Virginia Natural Gas ACTION: Continued to March 4, 2025 [Unanimous] AYES: Alexander, Clanton, Doyle, Johnson, McGee, Paige, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr. 3  February 25, 2025 PUBLIC HEARINGS PH‐1 Public Hearing scheduled this day, pursuant to State Law, to hear comments Approving a Third Amendment to Lease Between the City of Norfolk, as Lessor, and National Railroad Passenger Corporation, as Lessee, for a Portion of the Property Located at 280 Park Avenue in the City of Norfolk, Virginia, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Third Amendment to Lease on Behalf of the City of Norfolk. An Ordinance Approving a Third Amendment to Lease Between the City of Norfolk, as Lessor, and National Railroad Passenger Corporation, as Lessee, for a Portion of the Property Located at 280 Park Avenue in the City of Norfolk, Virginia, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Third Amendment to Lease on Behalf of the City of Norfolk. - (Ordinance No. 49865) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Alexander, Clanton, Doyle, Johnson, McGee, Paige, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr. PH‐2 Public Hearing scheduled this day, pursuant to State Law, on the application of the CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, for a zoning text amendment to the Norfolk Zoning Ordinance regarding the removal of Short-Term Rental (Vacation Rental) as a permitted use in the West Freemason Historic and Cultural Conservation (HC-WF1 and HC-WF2) zoning districts. An Ordinance to Amend Table 3.6.11 of the Norfolk Zoning Ordinance so as to Remove “Short-Term Rental Unit (Vacation Rental)” From the List of Uses that are Permissible by Conditional Use Permit Only, in the HC-WF1 and HC-WF2 (West Freemason Historic and Cultural Conservation) Zoning Districts and to Amend Ordinance No. 49,072, Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Authorize a Short Term Rental at 358 West Freemason Street. - (Ordinance No. 49866) The following were present to answer any questions relative to this matter: Penny Powers, 308 Dunmore Street Jack Kavanaugh, 312 College Place Donna Jato, 249 W. Freemason Street Patty Letchworth, 345 W. Freemason Street ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Alexander, Clanton, Doyle, Johnson, McGee, Paige, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr. 4  February 25, 2025 PH‐3 Public Hearing scheduled this day, pursuant to State Law, on the application of ELECTRIC SURGES LLC, for a conditional rezoning from SF-6 (Single-Family 6) to Conditional C-C (Community Commercial) at 1421 Kempsville Road. An Ordinance to Rezone Property Located at 1421 Kempsville Road from SF-6 (Single- Family Residential) District to Conditional C-C (Community - Commercial) District. - (Ordinance No. 49867) The applicant, Bradley Miller, 1421 Kempsville Road, was present to answer any questions relative to this matter. ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Alexander, Clanton, Doyle, Johnson, McGee, Paige, Smigiel Jr., 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. ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Alexander, Clanton, Doyle, Johnson, McGee, Paige, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr. C‐1 An Ordinance directing the City Treasurer to issue a refund to Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, Incorporated t/a Childrens Pavilion upon the overpayment of its Business Tangible Personal Property Tax for Tax Years 2023 and 2024. - (Ordinance No. 49868) C‐2 An Ordinance directing the City Treasurer to issue a refund to Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, Incorporated t/a CHKD Sports Medicine at Ghent upon the overpayment of its Business Tangible Personal Property Tax for Tax Years 2023 and 2024. - (Ordinance No. 49869) 5  February 25, 2025 C‐3 An Ordinance directing the City Treasurer to issue a refund to Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, Incorporated upon the overpayment of its Business Tangible Personal Property Tax for Tax Years 2023 and 2024. - (Ordinance No. 49870) C‐4 An Ordinance Accepting the Conveyance of a Temporary Construction Easement from Storyland Properties, LLC Over the Property Located at 6103 N. Military Highway and Authorizing the City Manager to Accept the Easement On Behalf of the City. - (Ordinance No. 49871) C‐5 An Ordinance Granting Norfolk Wine & Tea C. T/A Cork & Kettle Permission To Encroach into the Right-of-Way Located on 420 Monticello Avenue with a Blade Sign. This is a Sign that will be Mounted Perpendicular to the Facade of Cork & Kettle, which will Display the Establishment's Name. - (Ordinance No. 49872) C‐6 An Ordinance Granting Flock Safety Permission to Encroach into the Right-of-Way of Two Locations. One Located on a Stand-Alone Pole at the Intersection of North Shore Road at Hampton Boulevard and the Other Located on a Stand-Alone Pole at the Intersection of West Little Creek Road at Hampton Boulevard with a Solar Powered License Plate Reader Camera for Lochhaven Homeowners Association. - (Ordinance No. 49873) C‐7 Norfolk NATO Festival requests use of the Mace and Police Honor Guard for the 72nd Anniversary of the Norfolk NATO Festival Flag Raising Ceremony and Parade of Nations. REGULAR AGENDA R‐1 A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of up to $17,000,000 Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds by the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority for Sykes Apartments, L.P. - (Resolution No. 1939) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Alexander, Clanton, Doyle, Johnson, McGee, Paige, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr. 6  February 25, 2025 R‐2 A Resolution Providing Authorization to the Economic Development Authority of the City of Norfolk for the Issuance of up to $14,000,000 Revenue Bonds for the Expansion of the Barry Art Museum at Old Dominion University. - (Resolution No. 1940) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Alexander, Clanton, Doyle, Johnson, McGee, Paige, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr. R‐3 An Ordinance Amending the FY2025 Annual Appropriations Ordinance (No. 49,590) so as to Accept, Appropriate, and Authorize the Expenditure of Grant Funds up to the Sum of $83,200 from the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services Through its Fiscal Agent, the Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services Board, If and When Received, to Support the Norfolk Community Services Board in Achieving Modernized Data Reporting and Sunsetting the CCS3 System, and Amending the FY2025 Budget to Add the Same. - (Ordinance No. 49874) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Alexander, Clanton, Doyle, Johnson, McGee, Paige, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr. R‐4 Resolution Confirming a Declaration of a State of Local Emergency made on February 19, 2025 by the Director of Emergency Management for the City of Norfolk pursuant to Virginia Code Section 44-146.21, due to the Hazards and Damages of the Winter Storm - (Resolution No. 1941) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Alexander, Clanton, Doyle, Johnson, McGee, Paige, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr. ADJOURNMENT 7