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NORFOLK, VIRGINIA MEETING OF COUNCIL TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025 Mayor Kenneth Cooper Alexander, called the meeting to order at 4:00 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 Announcements: Mr. Roberts introduced Mr. Charles Meek, III, Director, Budget & Strategic Planning. He also thanked Ms. Pamela Marino, Assistant Director, for serving as the acting director in the interim. Mr. Roberts stated that Mr. Darrell Crittendon, Director, Parks and Recreation, is retiring after serving for almost two decades. Recreation and Wellness Update – Summer 2025 Presenters: Mr. Darrell Crittendon, Director, Parks and Recreation Mr. Crittendon stated the summer programs are ready to begin and he reported as follows: Norfolk Pool Schedule 2025 Huntersville  Monday 7 a.m.-8 p.m.  Wednesday 7 a.m.-8 p.m.  Friday 7 a.m.-8 p.m.  Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Southside Aquatic  Tuesday 7 a.m.-8 p.m.  Wednesday 7 a.m.-8 p.m.  Thursday 7 a.m.-8 p.m.  Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Northside (May 19 through 24, closed for ADA ramp renovation)  Monday 7 a.m.-8 p.m.  Tuesday 7 a.m.-8 p.m.  Thursday 7 a.m.-8 p.m.  Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Chesterfield (opens third weekend in June, completely renovated)  Monday 12-6 p.m.  Wednesday 12-6 p.m. -1-  Thursday 12-6 p.m.  Friday 12-6 p.m.  Saturday 12-6 p.m.  Sunday 12-6 p.m. Norfolk Beach Schedule Summer 2025 Community Beach (4 Towers)  Monday – Sunday 12-6 p.m. Ocean View Beach (3 Towers)  Monday – Sunday 12-6 p.m. Community & Ocean View Beaches 18 Beach Lifeguards  Approx. (71) eight-hour shifts  Approx. 580 hours per week  240 FT hours per week (6 FT Lifeguards)  330 PT hours per week (12 PT Lifeguards) Sarah Constant Beach  6-8 Beach Lifeguards Needed  Approx. 230 hours per week  Recruitment is ongoing. We will look to staff SCB later in the season. Water Fitness Classes Summer 2025 Huntersville  Monday – Shallow Water 9 a.m.  Friday – Shallow Water 9 a.m. Southside Aquatic  Tuesday – Senior Splash (Shallow Water) 10 a.m.  Thursday – Shallow Water 10 a.m. Northside  Tuesday – Shallow Water 8 a.m. & 9 a.m.; Deep Water 6:30 p.m.  Thursday - – Shallow Water 8 a.m. & 9 a.m.; Deep Water 6:30 p.m. Recreation Center Schedule Summer 2025 Berkley, East Ocean View, Huntersville, Norview & Lambert’s Point  Monday – Thursday 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m.  Friday 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.  Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Bayview, Crossroads, Fairlawn, Sherwood Forest, Tarrallton, Titustown  Monday – Thursday 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m.  Friday 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. -2-  Ingleside  Monday 2:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.  Wednesday 2:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.  Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Mr. Crittendon stated that our recreation centers are usually closed one week prior to summer camp and one week after summer camp. During these times they have in-service training. Staff learn first aid certification, food handling, customer service, etc. Also during this time, General Services does a deep cleaning of all facilities. Camps Schedule Summer 2025 Norfolk Explorers Camp  Locations: Bayview, Berkley, Crossroads, East Ocean View, Fairlawn, Huntersville, Norview, Sherwood Forest, Tarrallton, Titustown  Operating Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m.  Dates: June 9-August 9 (closed for Juneteenth & Independence Day)  Ages: 5-12  Fee: $150 Norfolk Navigators Camp  Locations: Lambert’s Point  Operating Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m.  Dates: June 9 – August 1 (Closed for Juneteenth & Independence Day)  Ages: 13-16  Fee: $50 Specialty Camps Schedule Summer 2025 Outdoor Recreation Explorers Camp  Location: Ingleside Recreation Center  Operating Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.  Dates: July 21-25, July 28-August 1, August 4-8  Ages: 5-12  Fee: $50 per session Summer Break Cultural Arts Camp  Location: Titustown Visual Arts Center  Operating Hours: Monday – Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.  Dates: July 28-August 1, August 4-8  Ages: 7-12  Fee: $65 (Resident), $98 (Non-Resident) Summer Break Cultural Arts Camp  Location: Lakewood Dance & Music Center  Operating Hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.  Dates: July 28-August 1, August 4-8  Ages: 7-12  Fee: $65 (Resident), $98 (Non-Resident) -3-  Recreation Special Events Return of The Nighthawks  June 13-August 8  Friday & Saturday nights 9 p.m.-Midnight  Ages 18+  Locations: Berkley, Norview, and Lambert’s Point Community Centers Go SK8 Day  Skate Competitions  Free Entry  June 21, 2-8 p.m.  Location: Northside Park Five Points Park Special Events 2025  Motown & Mingle: May 23, 6-9 p.m.  One Love Fest: June 27, 6-9 p.m.  Family Fun Day: July 12, 12-4 p.m.  Paws & Popsicles: August 2, 12-4 p.m.  Five Points Farmers Market: October 25, 12-5 p.m. Plus Silver Screen Saturdays! Movie nights 6:30-9:30 p.m. Norfolk Park Rangers Summer 2025 MAY  Park Explorer Series: Lambert’s Point Open Space (LPOS), May 3  Tots on the Trail: Bay Oaks Park, May 8  World Migration Day: Birding with a Ranger, May 10  Flowers & Super Pollinators at LPOS, May 12  Endangered Species Day at Lafayette Park, May 16  Boaters Safety at Lambert’s Point Community Center, May 17  Cannonball Trail Walk, May 18  Morning Nature Journaling at LPOS, May 20  World Otter Day at Grandy Village Fishing Pier, May 25  Norfolk Nature Navigators at Lafayette Park (with KNB), May 28 JUNE  Birding with a Ranger at Northside Park, June 1  World Environment Day (Location TBD), June 5  Free Fishing Day at Grandy Village Fishing Pier, June 7  Lunch and Learn Series at LPOS, June 12  Park Explorers Series: Jeff Robertson Park, June 14  World Wind Day at LPOS, June 14  Father’s Day Fishing Outing at Grandy Village Fishing Pier, June 15  Conservation Clean Up at Northside Park, June 21  Tots on the Trails at LPOS, June 26  Birding with a Ranger at Plum Point Park, June 29 -4-  Lambert’s Point Open Space Summer 2025 MAY  Park Explorers Series, May 3  Flowers and Super Pollinators, May 12  Morning Nature Journaling, May 20 JUNE  Lunch & Learn Picnic Series, June 12  Global Wind Day, June 14  Tots on the Trail, June 26  After-Work Boot Camp, June TBD JULY  Lunch & Learn Picnic Series, July 10  Park Explorers Series, July 12  Conservation Cleanup, July 26  Youth Sports Performance Camp, July TBD AUGUST  Lunch & Learn Picnic Series, August 14  Tots on the Trail, August 21 SEPTEMBER  Lunch & Learn Picnic Series, September 11  Conservation Cleanup, September 27 Norfolk Athletics Summer 2025 YOUTH  Mayors Cup Track & Field Event, June  Nike RBI Baseball & Softball, June-August ADULT  Adult Pickleball Tournament, June & July Youth Sports Camps Summer 2025  Youth 7 on 7 Flag Football, June-July  Boys and Girls Soccer Camps, June-July  Youth Summer Tennis Camp, June-August  Boys and Girls Basketball Camps, July  Team Norfolk: Boxing and Badges, June-August  Boys and Girls Lacrosse Camps, July Norfolk Boxing Center Summer 2025 Warrior Fitt  Tuesday & Thursday, 12:15-1 p.m. Beginner Boxing  Monday-Friday, 4-5 p.m. Olympic-Style Boxing Competition Team  Monday-Friday, 5:15-7:30 p.m. -5-  Special Events  USA Boxing National Junior Olympics & Summer Festival (Las Vegas), June 14-21  Local Boxing Competition (Virginia Beach), July 12  Local Boxing Competition (Alexandria), July 19  Local Boxing Competition (Richmond), August 3  Ringside King of the Jungle National Tournament, August 6-10 Therapeutic Recreation Summer 2025  Camp Can Do – June 6-16  Spares & Strikes – June 30-August 25  Summer Hikes – July 7-August 11  Aquacise – July 1-August 19  Fitness & Smoothies – July 1-August 19  Alley Cats – July 1-August 19  Pro-Bowlers – July 1-August 19  Catch All Crafts – July 2-August 20  Ocean View Beach Fun – July 9-August 13  Gone Fishin’ – June 18  Tides Game – June 26  Cinema Café – July 3  Surfin’ Sandbridge – July 10  Water Country USA – July 17  Sandbridge Beach – July 24  Summer Blast – August 14  Aquacise – July 11-August 22  Beach Bums – July 11-August 22  Getting’ Fit – July 11-August 22 Norfolk Emerging Leaders Summer 2025 Executive Internship Program (16 in 2024)  Application Period: November 13, 2024-January 26, 2025  Program Dates: May 19-July 25  20 Executive Interns placed in: Public Works, Norfolk Police Department, Planning, Norfolk Public Library, Information Technology, Parks & Rec, Neighborhood Services, Housing & Community Development, Human Resources, City Manager, Budget & Strategic Planning, General Services, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Norfolk Emerging Leaders Program (NEL) (140 in 2024)  Application Period: December 16, 2024-February 16, 2025  Program Dates: June 2-July 25  140 offers will be sent out to students who were selected to participate in the 2025 NEL Program -6-  Recognizing that online registration for camps fills up quickly, Councilwoman Johnson asked if they could reconsider in-person registration. Mr. Crittendon explained that they switched to online registration because there were problems with in-person. People camped out at 3 a.m. and the city had to have security come in because there were fights. He suggested that they can look at school buildings that are vacant in the summer and have no recreational amenities or summer camps to see if it is possible to have a program there. Councilwoman Johnson also asked that they consider priority registration for the parents who participate in the recreation centers year-round. Councilman Smigiel asked if there is any programming at Captain’s Quarters in Willoughby. Mr. Crittendon stated they have kayaking classes there during the summer, but do not utilize the facility. Councilman Smigiel asked for an update on senior activities at the East Ocean View Recreation Center and Prime Plus at Titustown. Councilman Clanton echoed Councilwoman Johnson’s concern about summer camps filling up quickly and to find out if we can keep some of the school gyms open for additional programming. Councilman Clanton asked for a report on the status of the 35th Street Boxing Center. Councilman Clanton asked if there is any consideration to offering more therapeutic recreation at the new Norfolk Fitness and Wellness Center or the Military Circle site. Mr. Crittendon stated currently there is only one therapeutic recreation site which is located on Evans Street. He stated the facility was expanded in 2010 to provide programming for 85 patrons, but there is still a waiting list and that need continues to grow. He added if there more therapeutic staff can be placed in existing centers there could be an opportunity for more activities. Councilman Smigiel suggested creating some type of pre-teen lifeguard camp to give training for those skills. This could be a sort of recruitment tool that could lead to employment later as lifeguards. He added we could eventually develop programming for even younger children to develop future interest. Councilman Paige asked to ensure that youth football games will be played at Lakewood Park in the Fall. City Planning Update Presenter: Mr. Bobby Tajan, Director of Planning Mr. Tajan reported as follows: -7-  City Planning Commission Zoning Text Amendment  Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to allow the use of Tattoo parlors, Artisanal Production, and Electric Vehicle Charging Stations by-right in applicable districts and create performance standards.  Proposal comes from the City Planning Commission retreat with the request to streamline and add uses where appropriate. Tattoo Parlors: An establishment in which is offered or practiced the placing of designs, letters, scrolls, figures, symbols, or any other marks upon or under the skin.  Training facilities, including tattoo schools licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Board for Barbers and Cosmetology, may be included as an accessory use.  Is allowed by right within the offices or quarters of a licensed physician.  The establishment shall remain in compliance with Chapter 43.1 of the City Code, Tattoo Parlors at all times. Currently allowed by CUP in:  Community Commercial and Regional Commercial  All Downtown Districts except D-SP  Light Industrial  PCOs – 21st Street and Colley Avenue PCO Similar uses permitted by-right within licensed physicians offices and licensed beauty salons:  Cosmetic tattooing and permanent makeup Since 2020, 8 applications for Tattoo Parlors have been requested.  Planning Commission recommended approval of all 8  City Council approved all 8 (Map presented) Proposal is to allow by-right in:  Community Commercial and Regional Commercial  Light Industrial  PCOs – 21st Street, Colley Avenue, Riverview Remain by CUP in applicable Downtown Districts Letters of support from the Ghent Business Association, Riverview Business Association and Downtown Norfolk Council. Letter of opposition from Downtown Norfolk Civic League Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: As a principal use – An open-to-the-public, commercial establishment designed and intended to transfer electric energy by conductive or inductive means. Not considered an Electronic Vehicle Charging Station if:  Less than 4 charging stations  Not open for commercial use -8-  Current Regulations By-right:  Business and Commerce Park – Industrial, Institutional – Campus, Airport, and Monarch Way Districts CUP:  Community Commercial, Regional Commercial, Light Industrial, and General Industrial Aligns with City’s Environmental and Sustainability initiatives Proposal As a Principal use By-right:  Community Commercial, Regional Commercial  Light Industrial, General Industrial  Institutional – Campus  Airport  Monarch Way Additional Performance Standards:  EV Charging Stations shall be located a minimum of 10 feet from side and rear property lines, and the public right-of-way.  EV Charging Stations shall be located a minimum distance of 30 feet from the nearest fire hydrant. As an Accessory use: By-right in:  Community Commercial, Regional Commercial  Light Industrial, General Industrial  Institutional – Campus  Airport  Monarch Way Additional Performance Standards  Limit the number of charging stations to 35% of the required parking spaces of the Principal Use.  Charging Stations shall be located a minimum of 10 feet from side and rear property lines, and the public right-of-way.  EV Charging Stations shall be located a minimum distance of 30 feet from the nearest fire hydrant. Artisanal Production  The on-site production and sale of hand-fabricated objects, hand-manufactured parts, or custom craft consumer goods using hand tools or small-scale, light mechanical equipment  Requires on-site sales and is limited in size to distinguish use from full scale industrial uses. Examples: Apparel manufacturing, cabinetry, small-scale food production, furniture making, glass working, jewelry making, metal working, pottery, wood working, and small-scale hydroponic or other agricultural production -9-  Permitted in the Downtown zoning districts except Downtown Saint Paul’s Proposal Allow By-Right in:  Community Commercial, Regional Commercial  PCO – 21st and PCO-Colley Avenue Aligns with need to expand uses within Commercial Districts that reflect current innovations and best practices. Zoning Text Amendments City Planning Commission, by a vote of 5-1, recommends approval One Planning Commissioner felt that additional public outreach was needed for the amendment affecting Tattoo Parlors Councilwoman Doyle recommended that Tattoo Parlors remain in the CUP process and not be coupled with the EV and Artisanal. She stated it is important that Council vote on each Tattoo Parlor based on its proposed location. She added she agreed with the Planning Commissioner that more public outreach about the amendment affecting Tattoo Parlors is needed. Councilwoman Johnson echoed Councilwoman Doyle that Tattoo Parlors remain in the CUP process and not be considered with the EV and Artisanal. Councilman McGee asked Mr. Tajan to provide data on how many of the 8 Tattoo Parlor applications approved by Council since 2020 had opposition from the community. City of Norfolk Rezoning Location  Southwest corner of Tidewater Drive and Brambleton Avenue Existing Conditions  Vacant land Request  Rezoning from MF-NS and IN to OSP (Open Space and Preservation) Rezoning to OSP aligns with grant requirements of the National Park Service to ensure the blue greenway remains a site for public outdoor recreation. City Planning Commission, by a vote of 6-0, recommends approval.  The proposed use is consistent with the St. Paul’s Transformation Plan and A Green Infrastructure Plan for Norfolk. - 10 -  Celeris, LLC Conditional Use Permit Location  810 West Ocean View Avenue, Units A&B Existing Conditions  Residential Request  Allow the operation of the duplex as Short-Term Rental Units (photographs, site plan, and location map presented) City Planning Commission, by a vote of 5-1, recommends approval.  Two-year expiration  Only applies to the rear duplex and not the multi-family building at front of the property  Letter of opposition from the Willoughby Civic League and 3 citizens Council Concerns: Councilwoman Doyle suggested it might be a good idea to hold off and let the ADU’s be a part of the Mayor’s Housing Commission. Mr. Roberts stated he would take that under consideration and come back to Council. Councilman Paige asked if there is a way to prevent over-saturation of the same type of businesses locating in the same area. Mr. Pishko stated the CUP process is the only tool that takes saturation into consideration from the perspective of land use where it might impact the neighborhoods. CLOSED SESSION Motion for a closed session was approved at 4:48 p.m. for purposes which are set out in Clauses 3 and 8 of subsection (A) of Section 2.2-3711 of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, as amended: (3) Discussing the disposition of publicly held property in Ward 6, Ocean View area, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the negotiating strategy of the public body. (8) Consultation with legal counsel regarding a matter requiring advice from such counsel. Yes: Clanton, Doyle, Johnson, Paige, McGee, Smigiel, Thomas and Alexander. No: None. - 11 -  May 13, 2025 NORFOLK, VIRGINIA ACTION OF THE COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 13, 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  May 13, 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. PUBLIC HEARINGS PH‐1 Public Hearing scheduled this day, pursuant to State Law, to hear comments on Approving a Short-Term Lease Agreement Permitting H.O.P.E. Foundation Inc. to Go Upon and Use City-Owned Property Located at 801 Church Street and Known as Purpose Park for the Hope Foundation Community Health Fair Event. An Ordinance Approving a Short-Term Lease Agreement Permitting H.O.P.E. Foundation Inc. to Go Upon and Use City-Owned Property Located at 801 Church Street and Known as Purpose Park for the Hope Foundation Community Health Fair Event. - (Ordinance No. 49950) 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, to hear comments on Approving a Short-Term Lease Agreement Permitting TWP - The Youth Movement to Go Upon and Use City-Owned Property Located at 801 Church Street and Known as Purpose Park for Fuse Fest 2025. An Ordinance Approving a Short-Term Lease Agreement Permitting TWP - The Youth Movement to Go Upon and Use City-Owned Property Located at 801 Church Street and Known as Purpose Park for Fuse Fest 2025. - (Ordinance No. 49951) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Alexander, Clanton, Doyle, Johnson, McGee, Paige, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr. 2  May 13, 2025 PH‐3 Public Hearing scheduled this day, pursuant to State Law, to hear comments on Approving a Lease Agreement with the Virginia Cooperative Extension for the Lease of a Portion of the Property Located at 830 Goff Street, Known as the Huntersville Multipurpose Center. An Ordinance Approving a Lease Agreement with the Virginia Cooperative Extension for the Lease of a Portion of the Property Located at 830 Goff Street, Known as the Huntersville Multipurpose Center. - (Ordinance No. 49952) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Alexander, Clanton, Doyle, Johnson, McGee, Paige, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr. PH‐4 Public Hearing scheduled this day, pursuant to State Law, to hear comments Vacating and Releasing to KG1 Little Creek LLC a Utility Easement Across the Property Located at 201 E. Little Creek Road. An Ordinance Vacating and Releasing to KG1 Little Creek LLC a Utility Easement Across the Property Located at 201 E. Little Creek Road. - (Ordinance No. 49953) 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 Granting Goblek, Inc., for the Benefit of Serina Café, Permission to Encroach into the Right-of-Way Located on 4027 Bowdens Ferry Road with a Lit Projecting Sign to be Installed within the Existing Frame, which will Display the Establishment’s Name, Serina Café. - (Ordinance No. 49954) 3  May 13, 2025 C‐2 An Ordinance directing the City Treasurer to issue a refund to Grandbridge Real Estate Capital LLC upon the overpayment of its Business License Tax for Tax Year 2024. - (Ordinance No. 49955) C‐3 Letter from the City Auditor appointing Adriane D. Fisher to the position of Assistant City Auditor, II effective May 5, 2025. REGULAR AGENDA R‐1 An Ordinance Approving an Amendment to Lease, Through the Statutory Bid Process, Extending the Term of an Existing Retail Lease by and Between the City of Norfolk, as Landlord, and 150 Owner LLC, as Tenant, by Ten (10) Years for the Lease of Premises Known as Suites 101 and 102 in the Office Building Currently Known as the Truist Building and Located at 150 W. Main Street in the City of Norfolk, Virginia, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Amendment to Lease on Behalf of the City. - (Ordinance No. 49956) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Alexander, Clanton, Doyle, Johnson, McGee, Paige, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr. R‐2 An Ordinance Approving a Short-Term Lease Agreement Permitting H.O.P.E. Foundation Inc. to Go Upon and Use City-Owned Property Located at 801 Church Street and Known as Purpose Park for a Community Outreach Event. - (Ordinance No. 49957) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Alexander, Clanton, Doyle, Johnson, McGee, Paige, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr. 4  May 13, 2025 R‐3 An Ordinance to Amend and Reordain Section 29 of the Norfolk City Code, 1979, so as to Add a New Section Numbered 29-11, Relating to the Concealing or Taking Possession of Merchandise; Altering Price Tags; Transferring Goods from One Container to Another; Counseling, etc.; Another in Performance of Such Acts. - (Ordinance No. 49958) Sharon Houston, 1955 Gray Falcon Drive, spoke in opposition to this matter. Alton Robinson, 516 E. Princess Anne Road, spoke in opposition to this matter. Barrett Hicks, 1515 E. Indian River Road, spoke in opposition to this matter. ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Alexander, Clanton, Doyle, Johnson, McGee, Paige, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr. R‐4 An Ordinance Amending The FY2025 Annual Appropriations Ordinance (No. 49,590) So As To Accept And Appropriate Donated Funds Up To The Sum of $1,800 From The Norfolk Public Library Foundation To Support STEM Programming At The Van Wyck Neighborhood Branch Library, If And When Received, And Amending The FY2025 Budget To Add The Same. - (Ordinance No. 49959) Barrett Hicks, 1515 E. Indian River Road, spoke in opposition to this matter. ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Alexander, Clanton, Doyle, Johnson, McGee, Paige, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr. R‐5 An Ordinance Approving the 2026 Officer and Employee Health Insurance Plans, the Employer and Employee Contribution Rates and Authorizing the Expenditure from the Health Care Fund of a Sum Sufficient Heretofore Appropriated. - (Ordinance No. 49960) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Alexander, Clanton, Doyle, Johnson, McGee, Paige, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr. 5  May 13, 2025 R‐6 An Ordinance to Amend and Reordain the Norfolk City Code, 1979, so as to Create the Department of Military and Community Affairs, the Office of Citizen Services and the Office of Norfolk Arts. - (Ordinance No. 49961) Barrett Hicks, 1515 E. Indian River Road, spoke in opposition to this matter. ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Alexander, Clanton, Doyle, Johnson, McGee, Paige, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr. R‐7 An Ordinance to Dissolve the Broad Creek Renaissance District Tax Increment Financing Fund and to Terminate the Existence of the Broad Creek Renaissance District Development Project Area. ACTION: Continued to June 10, 2025 [Unanimous] AYES: Alexander, Clanton, Doyle, Johnson, McGee, Paige, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr. R‐8 An Ordinance to Amend and Reordain Sections 25.1-36, 25.1-75, 25.1-86, 25.1-87, and 25.1-140 of the Norfolk City Code, 1979, Regarding Discounted Parking Rates for Students in the Central Business District, Providing Two Free Hours of Parking in Off- Street Parking Facilities and Adjusting the Hourly Rates Accordingly, Designated Parking Lots, Designated Parking Garages, and Parking Meter Rates. - (Ordinance No. 49962) ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Alexander, Clanton, Doyle, Johnson, McGee, Paige, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr. 6  May 13, 2025 R‐9 An Ordinance Approving the July 1, 2025 Through June 30, 2026 Budget For The Norfolk Law Library, Authorizing The City Treasurer to Make Disbursements and Appropriating And Authorizing The Expenditure Of Up To Two Hundred Eighteen Thousand Dollars By The Norfolk Law Library From Various Sources Including Monies Assessed and Collected By The City As Part of Costs in Civil Court Actions in Accordance with the Approved Budget and the October 1, 1987 Agreement Between The City, The Norfolk Law Library And the Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association. - (Ordinance No. 49963) Barrett Hicks, 1515 E. Indian River Road, spoke in opposition to this matter. ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Alexander, Clanton, Doyle, Johnson, McGee, Paige, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr. R‐10 An Ordinance Appropriating Grant Funds Totaling $69,743,491 to The School Board of the City of Norfolk for Grants, Other Special Programs and the School Nutrition Services Program and Authorizing the Expenditure of the Funds in Fiscal Year 2026 for Norfolk Public Schools. - (Ordinance No. 49964) Barrett Hicks, 1515 E. Indian River Road, spoke in opposition to this matter. ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Alexander, Clanton, Doyle, Johnson, McGee, Paige, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr. R‐11 An Ordinance Approving the Capital Improvement Plan Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 Beginning July 1, 2025, and Ending June 30, 2026; Appropriating $260,207,613 for Certain Projects Approved Therein; Authorizing an Issue of Bonds in the Amount of $180,549,235; and Authorizing the Expenditure of $79,658,378 in Cash. - (Ordinance No. 49965) Alton Robinson, 516 E. Princess Anne Road, spoke in opposition to this matter. Barrett Hicks, 1515 E. Indian River Road, spoke in opposition to this matter. ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Alexander, Clanton, Doyle, Johnson, McGee, Paige, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr. 7  May 13, 2025 R‐12 An Ordinance Approving the Annual Budget and Appropriating Funds for Operation of the City for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2025 and Ending June 30, 2026, Appropriating U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Entitlement Grants, Appropriating Annual Anticipated Grants and Other Fees/Revenues, Regulating the Payment of Money from the City Treasury, and Maintaining the Tax Rate on Real Estate Within the City at $1.23 for Every $100 of the Assessed Value; and Amending and Reordaining Section 41-21(A) of the Norfolk City Code, 1979, as Amended, so as to Increase the Annual Fee for the Collection and Disposal of Refuse to $402.12 for each Single-Family Dwelling Unit or Dwelling Units in Multiple Residences Not Exceeding Four Families or Dwelling Units. - (Ordinance No. 49966) Alton Robinson, 516 E. Princess Anne Road, spoke in opposition to this matter. Barrett Hicks, 1515 E. Indian River Road, spoke in opposition to this matter. Thaler McCormick, 517 Fairfax Avenue, spoke in opposition to this matter. ACTION: Adopted [Unanimous] AYES: Alexander, Clanton, Doyle, Johnson, McGee, Paige, Smigiel Jr., Thomas Jr. NEW BUSINESS Lindsay Sims, 901 Colonial Avenue, spoke regarding the admission tax on small businesses. James Dreano, 8654 Devon Street, spoke regarding off-lease permits. Raytron White, 3149 Kimball Terrace, spoke regarding community concerns for Grandy Village. Darren Willis, 791 48th Street, spoke regarding street parking. Devon Gronka, 745 Lexington Street, spoke regarding immigration concerns. Barrett Hicks, 1515 E. Indian River Road, spoke regarding community issues. Alton Robinson, 516 E. Princess Anne Road, spoke regarding community issues. ADJOURNMENT 8