The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Thursday, February 22, 1996            TAG: 9602220342
SECTION: LOCAL                    PAGE: B5   EDITION: FINAL 
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NORFOLK [CITY] COUNCIL ACTIONS

These are actions from the Norfolk City Council meeting Tuesday. All members were present. Unless otherwise noted, all actions were unanimous.

CONSENT AGENDA

Letter from the city manager advising, in accordance with Chapter 33.1-40 of the Norfolk City Code, of sole-source procurement of computer software. Approved.

Letter from the city clerk transmitting a petition from Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority for the closure of a portion of 5th Bay Street in the East Ocean View Redevelopment and Conservation Project. Recommended action: Refer to city manager and city Planning Commission. Approved.

REGULAR AGENDA

Letter from the city manager and an ordinance entitled ``An Ordinance authorizing outdoor advertising signs at 401 Naval Base Road.'' Delayed three weeks.

Letter from the city manager and an ordinance, ``An Ordinance accepting with appreciation the donation of $94,160 from the Norfolk Botanical Garden Society for the purpose of constructing a channel fountain in the Perennial Garden project at the Norfolk Botanical Garden.'' Approved.

Letter from the city manager and an ordinance entitled ``An Ordinance authorizing the city Treasurer to docket a lien against certain lands or premises for the expenses to abate nuisances.'' Approved.

Letter from the city manager and an ordinance entitled ``An Ordinance accepting a $55,020 Commonwealth Criminal Justice Services Grant for the modification of the Tracer Computer Software System update, appropriating the grant funds and a local match.'' Approved.

An ordinance granting special exception to Pancho Villas at 215 E. Plume St. (Suites R and S). Approved. by CNB