THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1997, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Friday, January 31, 1997 TAG: 9701310607
SECTION: LOCAL PAGE: B2 EDITION: FINAL
LENGTH: 93 lines
These are the actions from the Norfolk City Council meeting Tuesday. All members were present. Unless otherwise noted, all actions were unanimous.
PUBLIC HEARING
A public hearing is scheduled on the application of Calvary Revival Church to amend the General Plan of Norfolk, 1992, to change the land use designation from commercial to institutional on property fronting 584 feet, more or less, along the southern line of Poplar Hall Drive beginning 448 feet, more or less, west of Frizzell Avenue and running westwardly. The premises also front 545 feet, more or less, along the northern line of Finney St. beginning 328 feet, more or less, west of Frizzell Avenue. Adopted.
A public hearing is scheduled on the application of Calvary Revival Church for a change of zoning from C-2 (Corridor Commercial District) to conditional IN-1 (Institutional District) on property now or formerly numbered 5833 Poplar Hall Drive, formerly known as Brand Distributors. Adopted.
A public hearing is scheduled on the applications for ISTEA funds to establish the Elizabeth River Trail, a bicycle-pedestrian path and an Attucks Theater pedestrian walkway. Adopted.
CONSENT AGENDA
Request from the chairman of the St. Patrick's Day Parade for members of the police department to carry the city's ceremonial mace in the parade on March 15.
Recommended action: approve use of the mace. Approved.
Letter from the city manager transmitting the Statement of Legal Debt Margin as of Dec. 31, 1996.
Recommended action: receive and file. Approved.
Heritage Bank & Trust's application to amend the General Plan of Norfolk, 1992, to change the land use designation from residential to commercial/office for property located at the southwest corner of Colley Ave. and 49th St.
Recommended action: authorize the city clerk to advertise for a public hearing on Feb. 25. Approved.
Heritage Bank & Trust's application for a change of zoning from R-8 (one-family) and C-2 (corridor commercial) to conditional C-2 (corridor commercial) for property located at the southwest corner of Colley Ave. and 49th St.
Recommended action: authorize the city clerk to advertise for a public hearing on Feb. 25. Approved.
Letter from the city manager transmitting a Report of Contingent Fund Activity for the second quarter of fiscal year 1997, ending Dec. 31, 1996.
Recommended action: receive and file. Approved.
Letter from the city manager requesting a public hearing on issuance of Qualified Redevelopment Bonds for the East Ocean View Redevelopment Capital Improvement Project.
Recommended actions: authorize the city clerk to advertise for a public hearing on Feb. 25. Approved.
Letter from the city manager transmitting financial statements as of Dec. 31 for the first six months of the fiscal year.
Recommended action: receive and file. Approved.
Letter from the city manager regarding compensation supplements for employees of the commissioner of the revenue and the commonwealth attorney.
Recommended action: approve for ordinance. Approved.
REGULAR AGENDA
An ordinance authorizing the use of property at Military Circle Shopping Center for off-lot parking. Approved.
An ordinance authorizing use of property on the south side of Baldwin Ave. (700 block) for off-lot parking. Approved.
An ordinance authorizing operation of a car wash at the northeast corner of the intersection of Boush Street and Olney Road. Approved.
An ordinance authorizing development of a gas station, convenience store, and car wash at 770 Boush St. Approved.
An ordinance to amend and reordain sections 33.1-26 and 33.1-39 of the city code to increase small purchase limits from $10,000 to $20,000, to change the direct claim voucher system to the decentralized purchasing system with one limit established for goods and services which do not exceed $1,000 and to increase the authority of the purchasing agent to make purchases based upon one fair and reasonable quotation from $1,000 to $2,000. Approved (6-1, Councilman Riddick voted no.)
An ordinance accepting a federally funded grant for the driving under the influence program and appropriating the grant funds. Approved.
An ordinance authorizing the construction and operation of a communications tower 120 feet north of the northeastern corner of the intersection of Hanbury and Arizona streets. Approved.
An ordinance authorizing the issuance of one certificate of public convenience and necessity for the operation of a taxicab to Romanuel Lewis. Approved.
An ordinance to amend and reordain subsections (a) and (b) of section 25-302 of the Norfolk City Code, 1979, to increase the fees for removal and storage of towed vehicles. Approved, (6-1, Riddick voted no.)
An ordinance approving a contract with the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Transportation, relating to signal improvements at various intersections in the city. Approved.
An ordinance authorizing payment for accrued holiday leave to certain public safety employees participating in the Retirement Eligible Extra Incentive program. Approved, (6-1, Councilwoman Hester voted no.)