Norfolk public meetings in 2022

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council will hold public hearings and vote on a first amendment to the Harbor Park Stadium lease with Tides Baseball Club, a sublease with The American Legion, and several rezoning requests, including one for Norfolk State University and multiple parcels in the Saint Paul's area. The consent agenda includes conditional use permits for multi-family dwellings and easement acquisitions. The regular agenda includes a nightclub permit, a drive-through facility, and a dependent care assistance program.

• First Amendment to Stadium Lease Agreement with Tides Baseball Club for Harbor Park Stadium at 150 Park Avenue
• Sublease Agreement with The American Legion for property at 1445 Roberts Road
• Rezoning of 805 Park Avenue from MF-NS to conditional IN-C for Norfolk State University
• Rezoning of Saint Paul's area blocks 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, and 11 from MF-NS to D-SP for Brinshore Development
• Conditional use permit for nightclub 'Caior' at 727 Granby Street

The Council unanimously approved a first amendment to the Harbor Park Stadium lease with Tides Baseball Club and several zoning changes, including a request for Norfolk State University. A conditional use permit for a nightclub named “Caior” was denied. The Council also approved various multi-family dwelling permits and traffic utility easements.

• Approved first amendment to Harbor Park Stadium lease with Tides Baseball Club (Unanimous)
• Approved sublease agreement with The American Legion for 1445 Roberts Road (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 805 Park Avenue to Institutional-Campus for Norfolk State University (Unanimous)
• Approved zoning text amendment to allow 'Vendor Park, Food' in various districts (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Saint Paul's Redevelopment properties to Downtown-Saint Paul's (Unanimous)
• Denied conditional use permit for nightclub “Caior” at 727 Granby Street (2-6)
• Approved conditional use permit for multi-family dwellings at 4231 East Little Creek Road (Unanimous)
• Approved creation of the Dependent Care Assistance Program (Unanimous)

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council will hold a work session on the state of the airport, FY 2022 end-of-year budget, and parking system enhancements, followed by a closed session. At the regular meeting, the council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending a prior ordinance with revised exhibits, and consider a consent agenda including utility easements and a resolution supporting VDOT Smart Scale projects.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending Ordinance No. 48,540 with revised exhibits
• Utility easement conveyance from Kempsville Residences, LLC at 6163 Kempsville Circle
• Utility easement conveyance from MPB, Inc. at 880 Kempsville Road
• Resolution supporting VDOT Smart Scale projects up to $6,300,000

City Council adopted several ordinances regarding utility easements and a resolution requesting up to $6.3 million for highway safety projects. The council also approved a correction to a previous ordinance and issued a proclamation for the AKA Iota Omega Chapter Sorority.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 49011 to include revised exhibits for Ordinance No. 48,540 (Unanimous)
• Approved utility easement conveyance from Kempsville Residences, LLC at 6163 Kempsville Circle (Unanimous)
• Approved utility easement conveyance from MPB, Inc. at 880 Kempsville Road (Unanimous, 1 abstain)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1880 requesting up to $6.3 million from VDOT for FY 2024 Smart Scale highway safety projects (Unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Adopted closed session resolution (Unanimous)

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests, including a large ODU Real Estate Foundation proposal near 39th-41st Streets and Hampton Boulevard, and a Perry Glass Studio expansion. They will also vote on multiple property sales from the city's online auction, a zoning text amendment to fix inconsistencies, and several conditional use permits. The work session includes updates on Festevents, planning, capital projects, and an LED replacement project.

• Rezoning to conditional MW (Monarch Way) for ODU Real Estate Foundation properties on W 39th-41st St and Hampton Blvd
• Rezoning and development certificate for Perry Glass Studio at 253 Grace St and 745 Duke St
• Property sales to Marshall Builders USA LLC (1004 Saint Julian Ave, 2430 West Ave), ABJO Investment LLC (1319 Reservoir Ave), Wayne Garvin (957 Washington Ave), and others
• Purchase of 200, 206, 210 W. Ocean View Ave for up to $1,805,000
• Conditional use permits for multi-family at 4231 E. Little Creek Rd, drive-through at 4037 E. Little Creek Rd, and short-term rental at 1106 Toler Pl

The City Council unanimously approved several real estate conveyances from online auctions and a $1.8 million property purchase. The council also adopted zoning amendments and rezoned properties for university and arts uses. A request for a short-term rental permit at 1106 Toler Place was denied.

• Approved $1.805M purchase of properties at 200, 206, and 210 W. Ocean View Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of properties at W 39th St, W 40th St, W 41st St, and Hampton Blvd to Monarch Way District (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 253 Grace Street to Downtown-Arts and Design District (Unanimous)
• Approved development certificate for art studio expansion at 253 Grace Street and 745 Duke Street (Unanimous)
• Denied short-term rental permit for 1106 Toler Place (3-5)
• Approved sale of 8 city-owned parcels to various buyers via online auction (Unanimous)
• Approved zoning text amendment to revise definitions and clerical errors (Unanimous)
• Approved addition of one speed limit, four one-way streets, and 12 stop intersections (Unanimous)

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting, including public hearings and votes on several ordinances. Key items include a $7.09 million increase for school major maintenance, conditional use permits for businesses, and grant approvals. The agenda also includes a closed session for legal and contract matters.

• Public hearing on $7.09M increase for school major maintenance projects
• Conditional use permits for Mermaid Winery (101 Granby St), Afterglow Brewery (2330 Bowdens Ferry Rd), Crystal Palate Wine & Gourmet (4500 Pretty Lake Ave), and vacation rental at 930 Redgate Ave
• Grants of $1.5M each for Norfolk Strong and NFKThrive programs
• Accept $1.32M grant from Virginia Dept of Criminal Justice Services
• Acquire Chesapeake Bay shore property for $160,000

The City Council unanimously approved several budget amendments, including increased funding for school maintenance and grants for workforce and criminal justice programs. The council also granted multiple conditional use permits for businesses and approved the acquisition of Chesapeake Bay shoreline property.

• Approved $7,090,000 increase for School Major Maintenance Projects (Unanimous)
• Approved $1.5M grants each for Norfolk Strong and NFKThrive programs (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,323,005 in grant funds for Norfolk Criminal Justice Services Agency (Unanimous)
• Approved $160,000 acquisition of Chesapeake Bay shoreline property (Unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 for Downtown Norfolk Council for Grand Illumination Parade and RNB Festival (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,718,647 increase in grant funds for Norfolk Public Schools (Unanimous)
• Granted conditional use permits for Mermaid Winery, Afterglow Brewery, and Crystal Palate Wine & Gourmet (Unanimous)
• Granted conditional use permit for short-term rental units at 930 Redgate Avenue (Unanimous)

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council will hold public hearings on zoning changes for the Monarch Way district and day care uses in industrial zones, plus a lease for Little Creek National Pony League. The regular agenda includes votes on conditional use permits for short-term rentals, agreements to bring constitutional officers' employees under the city personnel system, and a master development agreement with Brinshore Development. The council will also consider appropriating $4 million in ARPA funds to the Chrysler Museum, United Way, and Hampton Roads Workforce Council, and $150,000 for the Mighty Dream Forum.

• Zoning text amendment to rename UV district to Monarch Way and update regulations
• Zoning amendment to allow adult/child day care centers in I-L and I-G districts by conditional use permit
• Lease agreement with Little Creek National Pony League for Tarrallton Park property at 2100 Tarrallton Drive
• Appropriation of $1,000,000 to Chrysler Museum for Perry Glass Studio, $1,500,000 to United Way for NFKThrive, $1,500,000 to Hampton Roads Workforce Council for Norfolk STRONG
• Master Development Agreement with Brinshore Development, L.L.C. for Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority

Council approved a motion to enter a closed session to discuss public contracts and legal counsel. The meeting included presentations on small business capacity building, the Chief of Police search, and the Nighthawks program, as well as a proposal to extend the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) to five years.

• Approved motion for closed session to discuss public contracts in Church Street and Granby Street/Brambleton Avenue areas and legal advice regarding St. Paul's area and the Casino (8-0)

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on October 11, 2022. The regular agenda includes public hearings on revoking a special exception permit for California Burrito and approving leases with YWCA and Generic Theater. The council will also consider consent items and regular agenda items, including zoning amendments for cannabis facilities, property sales and acquisitions, and acceptance of various grants.

• Public hearing to revoke California Burrito's special exception permit at 319 Granby Street, Suite 319
• Public hearing on lease with YWCA South Hampton Roads at Park Place Multi-Purpose Center, 606 W. 29th Street
• Public hearing on lease with Generic Theater of Virginia for Little Hall in Chrysler Hall
• Ordinance to define and permit cannabis dispensing and cultivation/manufacturing facilities by conditional use permit
• Sale of city property to Newport Manor, LLC for $163,000; acquisition of 9550 13th Bay Street for $220,000

The Norfolk City Council adopted a zoning ordinance creating performance standards for cannabis dispensing and cultivation/manufacturing facilities, permitted by conditional use permit only (6-2). The council also approved the sale of city-owned parcels to Newport Manor, LLC for $163,000 (5-3), revoked a special exception permit for California Burrito (6-2), and approved leases with YWCA South Hampton Roads and the Generic Theater. Several other ordinances were adopted unanimously, including a $14.4 million federal grant for transportation and a state of local emergency declaration.

• Adopted zoning ordinance for cannabis dispensing and cultivation facilities (6-2)
• Approved sale of city parcels to Newport Manor, LLC for $163,000 (5-3)
• Revoked California Burrito special exception permit (6-2)
• Approved YWCA lease at Park Place Multi-Purpose Center (unanimous)
• Approved Generic Theater lease at Chrysler Hall (unanimous)
• Adopted $14.4M federal transportation grant appropriation (unanimous)
• Confirmed state of local emergency due to Nor'easter (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 9550 13th Bay Street property for $220,000 (unanimous)

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council is holding a retreat with presentations and discussions on several topics, including the state of the police department, a floodwall expansion project update, an economic and fiscal outlook, the 2023 legislative agenda, a St. Paul's update, cannabis regulation, and the state of the port. The agenda also includes FOIA training and a closed session.

• Freedom of Information Act Training
• State and Future of the Norfolk Police Department
• Floodwall Expansion Project Update
• 2023 Legislative Agenda Discussion
• Cannabis Regulation

City Council Agendas

The council voted 5-2 to revoke a special exception permit for Scotty Quixx at 434 Granby Street, following a public hearing. A zoning text amendment for cannabis facilities was continued to October 11. Several other items were approved, including street vacations and conditional use permits.

• Revoked special exception permit for Scotty Quixx entertainment establishment at 434 Granby Street (5-2)
• Continued zoning text amendment for cannabis dispensing and cultivation facilities to October 11, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved zoning text amendment to allow large-scale solar energy collection in OSP district by conditional use permit (unanimous)
• Approved vacation of a portion of E. Princess Anne Road (unanimous)
• Approved vacation of portions of Rose, Claiborne, and Willoughby Avenues for Lyon Shipyard (unanimous)
• Approved right-of-entry agreement for TWP - The Youth Movement at multiple city-owned properties (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Family Dollar with alcohol and smoking product sales at 5900 E. Virginia Beach Blvd (7-1)
• Approved conditional use permits for short-term rentals at 3201 Pretty Lake Ave (unanimous) and 4036 E. Ocean View Ave (6-2)

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council will hold a work session and a joint meeting with the Planning Commission, followed by a regular meeting with public hearings and votes. Key actions include a zoning ordinance change for banquet halls, nightclubs, and restaurants, revoking a nightclub's permit, approving leases with the Foodbank and Old Dominion University, and a franchise agreement with Crown Castle. The council will also vote on a stadium lease with the Tides Baseball Club for Harbor Park.

• Zoning ordinance amendment for banquet halls, nightclubs, restaurants, and live entertainment definitions
• Revocation of Legacy nightclub conditional use permit at 216 East Plume Street
• Lease agreement with Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia for 961 Park Avenue
• Lease agreement with Old Dominion University for parking lot at Hampton Boulevard and 50th Street
• Crown Castle Fiber LLC five-year wireless facilities franchise agreement

The council voted 7-1 to revoke the conditional use permit for Legacy Lounge nightclub at 216 East Plume Street for failing to adhere to permit conditions. It also approved zoning amendments for banquet halls, nightclubs, and restaurants (5-2) and a lease with the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia for city-owned property at 961 Park Avenue. Several other items were adopted unanimously, including a lease with Old Dominion University for a parking lot and a wireless facilities franchise with Crown Castle Fiber.

• Revoked Legacy Lounge conditional use permit at 216 East Plume Street (7-1)
• Approved zoning ordinance amendments for banquet hall, nightclub, and restaurant definitions and performance standards (5-2)
• Approved lease agreement with Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia for 961 Park Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement with Old Dominion University for parking lot at Hampton Boulevard and 50th Street (unanimous)
• Approved Crown Castle Fiber wireless facilities franchise agreement (unanimous)
• Approved change of managers for Glass Light Hotel and Gallery banquet hall at 201 Granby Street (unanimous)
• Approved change of managers for Brick Anchor Brew-House restaurant at 241 Granby Street (7-1)
• Approved honorary street sign 'Nancy Lieberman Pass' at 43rd Street (unanimous)

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on August 23, 2022, covering a closed session for contract, real estate, and legal matters, an update on Military Circle Mall, and Parks & Recreation athletic programming. The regular agenda includes public hearings on the Midtown Plan, precinct name changes, ATM leases, and a zoning amendment for nightclub-to-restaurant conversions, plus a consent agenda and regular items such as a stadium lease with Tides Baseball Club, a new family day home ordinance, and several appropriations.

• Public hearing to adopt the City of Norfolk Midtown Plan, amending Planorfolk2030
• Ordinance to create simplified review for changing nightclub use to restaurant and outdoor dining
• Lease agreements with Truist Bank for ATMs at City Hall (810 Union St) and Police Operations Center (3661 E. Virginia Beach Blvd)
• Ordinance to refund erroneously assessed taxes up to $10,000
• Appropriation of up to $3,000,000 for Sail250 Virginia and $150,000 for Elizabeth River Gospel Fest

The council unanimously adopted the City of Norfolk Midtown Plan, a zoning amendment simplifying nightclub-to-restaurant conversions, and a new chapter regulating family day homes. Several items were continued, including a franchise bid and the Tides Baseball stadium lease. The council also approved a $125,000 basketball court donation from Nancy Lieberman Charities and $753,000 in additional wellness benefits for police officers.

• Adopted Midtown Plan amendment to General Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted simplified review process for nightclub-to-restaurant conversions (unanimous)
• Adopted new family day home regulations (unanimous)
• Approved $753,000 in additional wellness benefits for police officers (unanimous)
• Accepted $125,000 donation for basketball court resurfacing at East Ocean View Community Center (unanimous)
• Continued Tides Baseball stadium lease agreement to September 13 (unanimous)
• Continued franchise bid for telecommunications services to September 13 (unanimous)
• Continued Family Dollar conditional use permit to September 27 (7-1)

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council is holding a work session and regular meeting on July 19, 2022. The work session includes updates on public safety and car theft data, the Headwaters Resort and Casino, and the annual audit plan. The regular meeting features public hearings on a stadium lease agreement for Harbor Park (to be continued to August 23) and a purchase and development agreement with Bruce Smith Enterprise for property at 698 Saint Paul's Boulevard, plus a consent agenda and regular agenda items including several conditional use permits and a $200,000 appropriation for a police mini-grant program.

• Public hearing on Harbor Park stadium lease with Tides Baseball Club (continued to Aug 23)
• Public hearing on purchase and development agreement with Bruce Smith Enterprise for 698 Saint Paul's Blvd
• Ordinance to add $200,000 to FY2023 budget for Norfolk Police Foundation mini-grant program
• Conditional use permits for short-term rentals at 167 W Balview Ave, 9565 16th Bay St, 1212 Little Bay Ave, 9523 17th Bay St, 9615 17th Bay St
• Lease agreement for 861 Monticello Ave with rent up to $45,714.46 for remainder of FY2022-2023

The Norfolk City Council approved a purchase and development agreement with Bruce Smith Enterprise, LLC for property at 698 Saint Pauls Boulevard, despite opposition from several residents. The council also rejected a conditional use permit for a smoke/vape shop at 345 Granby Street, and approved several short-term rental permits. The stadium lease agreement with the Tides Baseball Club was continued to a later meeting.

• Approved purchase and development agreement with Bruce Smith Enterprise, LLC for 698 Saint Pauls Boulevard (unanimous, Thomas abstained)
• Denied conditional use permit for smoke/vape shop 'The CBD Shoppe' at 345 Granby Street (0-7)
• Approved short-term rental at 9565 16th Bay Street (6-1)
• Approved short-term rental at 1212 Little Bay Avenue (6-1)
• Approved short-term rental at 9523 17th Bay Street (6-1)
• Approved short-term rental at 9615 17th Bay Street (6-1)
• Approved $200,000 for Norfolk Police Foundation mini-grant program (unanimous)
• Continued stadium lease agreement with Tides Baseball Club (unanimous)

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on July 12, 2022. The regular agenda includes several public hearings and votes on property acquisitions, including a $3.2 million purchase of three properties funded partly by a $1.6 million donation from the Chrysler Museum. The council will also consider a $1.15 million purchase on Granby Street, a VDOT road reconstruction agreement, and several zoning and encroachment items.

• Ordinance to acquire 358 Mowbray Arch, 720 and 740 Botetourt Street for $3,200,000 (R-2)
• Accept $1,600,000 donation from Chrysler Museum toward property acquisition (R-3)
• Purchase 2707 Granby Street for up to $1,150,000 (R-4)
• VDOT agreement for Westminster Avenue reconstruction, up to $1,733,511 (R-6)
• Public hearings on property conveyances to Foreman Services LLC and Big Squirrel LLC

The Norfolk City Council approved several ordinances, including the acquisition of three properties near the Chrysler Museum for $3.2 million, with a $1.6 million donation from the museum. It also approved a $1.15 million purchase of property at 2707 Granby Street, funded partly by a $400,000 donation. The council continued a bid for a long-term parking agreement at York Street garage to July 19, 2022, and discussed but did not vote on the Summer Mini-Grant Program, United for ALICE, and LED streetlight conversion.

• Approved $3.2M acquisition of 358 Mowbray Arch, 720 & 740 Botetourt St (unanimous)
• Accepted $1.6M Chrysler Museum donation for property acquisition (unanimous)
• Approved $1.15M purchase of 2707 Granby St (6-1, Riddick opposed)
• Approved $400K donation from Healthy Neighborhood Enterprises for Granby St purchase (unanimous)
• Approved lease with Richardsons Enterprises for Coffee Cafe at 810 Union St (unanimous)
• Approved conveyances to Foreman Services LLC for 219 & 221 W. 27th St (unanimous)
• Approved conveyances to Big Squirrel LLC for 2411 Barre St and 2416 Middle Ave (unanimous)
• Continued York Street garage parking bid to July 19, 2022 (unanimous)

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on June 28, 2022, covering a range of items including a long-term garage parking agreement, multiple property sales via online auction, zoning text amendments for short-term rentals, lease agreements, and resolutions supporting transportation projects. The agenda includes public hearings and a consent agenda with several conditional use permits for restaurants.

• Invitation for bids: Long-term garage parking agreement (20-40 years) for up to 261 residential parkers at 698 Saint Paul's Boulevard
• Public hearings: Sale of properties at 1716 O'Keefe St, 1518 Proescher St, 1454 Proescher St, 1438 Proescher St, 945 Gordon Ave, 748 Fremont St, 615 W. 26th St, 206 W. 27th St to various buyers
• Public hearing: Zoning text amendment to update short-term rental regulations (Sections 4.2.3 and 4.3.3)
• Public hearing: Lease agreement for senior center at 555 E. Liberty Street
• Resolution supporting VDOT Smart Scale projects up to $80,000,000 and HRT Military Circle Tide Extension

The Norfolk City Council held a regular meeting on June 28, 2022, and took several actions. The most consequential decision was adopting the first ordinance amending the FY2023 Compensation Plan, which adds a living wage guarantee and adjusts pay ranges for various positions. The council also approved multiple property sales, zoning amendments, and lease agreements, and received presentations on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and eviction mitigation efforts.

• Adopted FY2023 Compensation Plan amendment with living wage guarantee (unanimous)
• Approved short-term rental regulations text amendment (unanimous)
• Approved lease for senior center at 555 E. Liberty Street (unanimous)
• Approved 11 property sales via online auction (unanimous)
• Approved 5 restaurant conditional use permits for after-midnight operations (7-1, Riddick opposed)
• Approved resolution supporting VDOT Smart Scale projects up to $80M (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting Military Circle Tide Extension application (unanimous)
• Withdrew invitation for bids for long-term garage parking agreement (no bids received)

City Council Agendas

The City Council will review several conditional use permits for signage, a drive-through facility, and a winery. The session also includes updates on community street teams, outdoor dining, and city planning.

• Conditional Use Permit for alternative signage at 'The Railyard at Lambert’s Point'
• Conditional Use Permit for a Black Rifle Coffee drive-through at 216 East Little Creek Road
• $125,000 donation from Nancy Lieberman Charities for basketball court resurfacing at 706 Walker Avenue
• $80,000 IT infrastructure grant for Norfolk Community Services Board
• $343,000 EMS grant from the Virginia Department of Health

The Norfolk City Council unanimously approved all items on the consent and regular agendas, including a resolution authorizing an intergovernmental support agreement with the Navy and an ordinance extending the due date for personal and real property taxes from June 5 to September 1, 2022. The council also approved several conditional use permits, donations, and grant appropriations. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved tax payment deadline extension to Sept. 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Navy intergovernmental support agreement (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Railyard at Lambert's Point signage (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Black Rifle Coffee drive-through (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Waters Edge Winery & Bistro (unanimous)
• Accepted $125,000 donation for basketball court resurfacing (unanimous)
• Accepted K-9 ballistic vests and crime prevention SUV wrap donations (unanimous)
• Approved amended Virginia Zoological Society operating agreement (unanimous)

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council will hold a work session on the Norfolk Coastal Storm Risk Management Project Phase 1 and receive an update on the St. Paul's redevelopment. At the regular meeting, the council will hold a public hearing on a lease amendment with Hornblower Cruises for the downtown waterfront, and vote on consent and regular agenda items including conditional use permits, right-of-way encroachments, and grant fund appropriations.

• Public hearing on second amendment to lease with Hornblower Cruises for 'Face of Pier' berthing area on Downtown Norfolk Waterfront
• Conditional use permits for Page House Inn at 323 Fairfax Ave, short-term rentals at 3510 and 3516 Pleasant Ave, Taco Bell drive-through at 1113 N Military Hwy, and OV Beach Tavern at 9659 1st View St
• Encroachment agreements for outdoor dining at 455 Granby St and 1316 Colley Ave, and sign at 1148 E Princess Anne Rd
• Appropriation of $871,300 from VDOT for Princess Anne Road Improvements
• Appropriation of $5,569,428 for brownfields project at 1525 Saint Julian Ave (former Globe Iron property)

The Norfolk City Council met on May 24, 2022, and unanimously adopted all items on the agenda, including the consent agenda and regular agenda. This included approving conditional use permits for a new inn, short-term rentals, a Taco Bell drive-through, and a restaurant with late-night entertainment. The council also accepted various grants and appropriations for projects like the former Globe Iron property, Princess Anne Road improvements, and community services.

• Approved second amendment to Hornblower Cruises lease for downtown waterfront berthing area (unanimous)
• Granted conditional use permit for Page House Inn at 323 Fairfax Ave (unanimous)
• Granted conditional use permits for short-term rentals at 3510 and 3516 Pleasant Ave (unanimous)
• Granted conditional use permit for Taco Bell drive-through at 1113 N Military Hwy (unanimous)
• Granted conditional use permit for The OV Beach Tavern at 9659 1st View St (unanimous)
• Approved $5.6M+ for former Globe Iron property brownfields project (unanimous)
• Approved $871,300 for Princess Anne Road improvements project (unanimous)
• Approved lease for Human Services office space at 741 Monticello Ave (unanimous)

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on May 10, 2022. The regular agenda includes public hearings on a lease with the Court of Appeals and a $19.3 million budget amendment for water bond debt. The council will decide on the FY2023 operating budget, compensation plan, capital improvement plan, and several other ordinances, including ward boundary adjustments and elimination of library fines.

• Ordinance to add $19,325,000 to FY2022 budget to retire water revenue bond debt (PH-2)
• FY2023 operating budget appropriation ordinance (R-1)
• FY2023 Capital Improvement Plan: $299,822,385 appropriation, $131,592,126 bond issue (R-3)
• Ordinance to eliminate fines for overdue library items (R-9)
• Ordinance to establish new ward and superward boundaries (R-14)

The Norfolk City Council received a report from Hampton Roads Ventures (HRV) and the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) addressing concerns about transparency and operations. Council members directed that future NRHA participation in HRV be formalized in writing, and that the use of approximately $2 million in HRV profits be examined. No formal action was taken on these items.

• Adopted resolution allowing Councilwoman Royster to participate electronically (unanimous)
• Approved closed session for legal consultation on community development entities (unanimous)
• Heard report from Mayor's Commission on Social Equity and Economic Opportunity with recommendations
• Heard update on Hampton Roads Ventures; Council directed written terms for NRHA participation and review of $2 million profit use

City Council Agendas

The City Council is scheduled for a work session on May 3, 2022. The primary focus of the meeting is a budget work session led by City Manager Dr. Larry H. Filer II.

• Budget work session

The Norfolk City Council unanimously adopted a resolution allowing Councilwoman McClellan and Councilman Riddick to participate electronically. The meeting was a budget work session where the City Manager presented the five-year forecast, noting structural deficits but no recommended changes to revenue or expenditure estimates. Council members made numerous funding and policy requests for the upcoming budget, but no formal budget decisions were made.

• Adopted resolution for electronic participation by Councilwoman McClellan and Councilman Riddick (unanimous)
• Reviewed FY2023-2027 budget forecast with structural deficits, no changes recommended
• Discussed 5% general wage increase and step increases for public safety employees
• Council members requested funding for code enforcement, infrastructure repairs, and Vision Zero

City Council Agendas

The City Council will hold public hearings on removing off-street parking requirements in the Historic Overlay district and a new advertising sign lease. The agenda also includes decisions on property acquisitions, police retirement compensation, and a $20,000,000 VDOT revenue sharing application.

• Text amendment to eliminate minimum off-street parking in the Norfolk and Western Historic Overlay district
• Lease agreement with Adams Outdoor Advertising Limited Partnership for 212 E. 26th Street
• Application for $20,000,000 from the VDOT Revenue Sharing Program for transportation projects
• Acquisition of 246 and 301 W. 27th Street with transaction costs up to $2,500.00
• Conditional Use Permit for a short-term rental at 9634 8th Bay Street

The Norfolk City Council adopted a zoning text amendment eliminating minimum off-street parking requirements for non-residential uses and residential developments under 25 units in the Norfolk and Western Historic Overlay district (6-1). The council also approved a lease with Adams Outdoor Advertising for a sign at 212 E. 26th Street, but continued it to May 10, 2022. Several other items were approved, including a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 9634 8th Bay Street and compensation for the retiring police chief (6-1).

• Adopted zoning amendment eliminating parking minimums in historic overlay (6-1)
• Continued Adams Outdoor Advertising lease to May 10, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved encroachment for art sculpture at 401 Gresham Drive (unanimous)
• Approved right of entry for construction laydown area near 350 W. Government Ave (unanimous)
• Approved honorary street sign 'Bishop D. Lawrence Williams Way' (unanimous)
• Approved short-term rental permit at 9634 8th Bay Street (unanimous)
• Approved police chief retirement compensation (6-1)
• Approved tax-exempt revenue bonds for Braywood Manor and Lexington Park (6-1 each)

City Council Agendas

The Council will hold a work session regarding the city budget and receive a planning update. The formal meeting includes public hearings on a lease for 226 E. Main Street and vacating rights-of-way for the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority.

• Public hearing for a lease agreement with The KBD Group for 226 E. Main Street
• $610,300.00 appropriation for Lake Taylor sidewalk improvements
• $850,000.00 ARPA grant for tourism marketing and product development
• Vacating rights-of-way for Jamaica Avenue, Buck Road, and part of Shanks Street
• $800,000.00 in federal recovery funds for eviction mitigation efforts

The Norfolk City Council unanimously approved all agenda items, including a lease agreement with The KBD Group for 226 E. Main Street, the vacation of public rights-of-way for Jamaica Avenue, Buck Road, and part of Shanks Street, and several appropriations of grant funds, including $850,000 for tourism recovery and $800,000 for eviction mitigation. The council also approved two short-term rental conditional use permits and a resolution to schedule a special meeting on May 3, 2022.

• Approved lease agreement with The KBD Group for 226 E. Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved vacation of Jamaica Avenue, Buck Road, and part of Shanks Street (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including refunds and short-term rental permits (unanimous)
• Approved $610,300 for Lake Taylor sidewalk improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $850,000 ARPA tourism recovery grant (unanimous)
• Approved $800,000 for eviction mitigation (unanimous)
• Approved $315,000 for flood preparedness study and sensors (unanimous)
• Scheduled special council meeting for May 3, 2022 (unanimous)

City Council Agendas

The City Council will hold several public hearings regarding rezoning applications, updates to the Norfolk Zoning Ordinance, and property transfers. The agenda also includes discussions on car tax relief and a new $1.2 million capital project for the Cruise Center.

• Rezoning and historic landmark designation for properties at 500 34th Street and Lamberts Point Road
• Public hearing on a $1,731,000 expenditure for the Wards Corner Area Wastewater Pump Station Number 27
• Proposed $1,200,000 funding for the Enhance Cruise Center Guest Experience Project
• Ordinance to provide car tax relief by temporarily suspending certain vehicle license fees
• Property acquisition at 1516 O'Keefe Street for up to $11,500

The Norfolk City Council approved a rezoning and a conditional use permit for the Monument Companies' multi-family development at 500 34th Street and adjacent properties, allowing more than 24 dwelling units. The council also adopted ordinances to create a new 'Inn' use in the zoning code, transfer property to the Hampton Roads Sanitation District, and provide car tax relief by suspending certain vehicle license fees. All other items on the consent and regular agendas were adopted unanimously.

• Approved rezoning at 500 34th St and nearby properties from IN to MF-NS with Historic Landmark designation (7-1)
• Approved conditional use permit for more than 24 dwelling units at the same properties (7-1)
• Adopted zoning text amendment creating 'Inn' use with performance standards (unanimous)
• Adopted zoning text amendment clarifying nonconforming structures and other corrections (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of property at 3000 Birch St to Hampton Roads Sanitation District (unanimous)
• Approved cost-sharing agreement for Wards Corner wastewater pump station, up to $1,731,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance to temporarily suspend certain vehicle license fees (unanimous)
• Approved $1,200,000 for Enhance Cruise Center Guest Experience project (unanimous)

City Council Agendas

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding changes to Ward and Superward boundaries based on 2020 census data. The agenda also includes an ordinance to create a Citizen Review Board.

• Public hearing on Ward and Superward boundary and composition changes
• Ordinance to create a Citizen Review Board
• Business license tax refunds for Piedmont Hawthorne Aviation, L.L.C. and several CACI entities
• Conditional Use Permit for nightclub 'California Burrito' and 'The Back Social Club' at 319 Granby Street
• Amendment to the cable television franchise agreement with Cox Communications Hampton Roads, LLC

The Norfolk City Council approved two short-term rental permits, denied a nightclub permit for 319 Granby Street, and unanimously suspended the sister city relationship with Kaliningrad. The council also continued the Citizen Review Board ordinance and removed a precinct move from redistricting consideration.

• Approved short-term rental at 9627 14th Bay Street (7-1)
• Approved short-term rental at 9608 15th Bay Street (7-1)
• Denied nightclub permit for California Burrito/The Back Social Club at 319 Granby Street (1-7)
• Approved Civil War trail marker donation for Elmwood and West Point Cemeteries (7-1)
• Approved Cox Communications cable franchise amendment (unanimous)
• Continued Citizen Review Board ordinance (unanimous)
• Suspended sister city relationship with Kaliningrad (unanimous)
• Removed Azalea Gardens Precinct move from redistricting consideration

City Council Agendas

The City Council convened for a multi-day retreat to discuss various municipal updates and long-term planning. Topics included the mid-year budget outlook, homelessness strategy, and future light rail plans.

• Mid-year budget update and car tax surplus discussion
• City-owned property auction update
• ARPA public engagement results and funding recommendations
• Discussion of charter changes
• Casino update

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council is holding an electronic meeting with a work session and a regular docket. The regular docket includes four public hearings: two rezoning requests, a right-of-way vacation for the Ohio Creek Watershed Improvement Project, and a $118.7 million appropriation for Norfolk Public Schools from federal relief funds. The consent agenda covers refunds, easements, and event requests, while the regular agenda includes conditional use permits for short-term rentals and a restaurant, budget amendments, and other administrative items.

• Public hearing on rezoning at 3351 Chesapeake Boulevard to modify conditions on Conditional C-C property
• Public hearing on rezoning at 2601, 2605, 2611 Lafayette Boulevard and 3131, 3133 Lens Avenue to C-C district
• Public hearing to vacate right-of-way on Jacob Street, Odell Street, part of Kimball Terrace, and unnamed lane for Ohio Creek Watershed Project
• Appropriation of $118,711,246 to Norfolk Public Schools from ESSER III and CSLFR funds
• Conditional use permits for short-term rentals at 9608 15th Bay Street, 9627 14th Bay Street, 6309 Tidewater Drive, and restaurant at 4024 Granby Street

City Council Agendas

The City Council will hold a special meeting to review an overview of the Military Circle Request for Proposals. The session also includes a discussion regarding Wellness Circle, LLC and a closed session for contract negotiation.

• Overview of Military Circle Request for Proposals
• Discussion regarding Wellness Circle, LLC
• Closed session for contract negotiation

The Norfolk City Council received the third and final presentation for the Military Circle Mall redevelopment from Wellness Circle, LLC, which includes Pharrell Williams. The proposal outlines a mixed-use community with housing, retail, an arena, and more. The council then entered closed session to discuss contract award negotiations but took no formal action on the proposal itself.

• Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss Wellness Circle, LLC RFP (8-0)
• Adopted resolution certifying closed session (8-0)
• Approved motion for second closed session to discuss RFP from Crossroads Partnership, LLC, Norfolk MC Associates, LLC, and Wellness Circle, LLC (8-0)

City Council Agendas

The City Council is holding two special meetings to review the Military Circle request for proposals and to discuss contract negotiations with two development entities, Crossroads Partnership LLC and Norfolk MC Associates LLC. The meetings include closed sessions for contract negotiation, so the public portion is limited to overview and discussion items.

• Overview of Military Circle Request for Proposals
• Discussion with Crossroads Partnership LLC
• Closed session on contract negotiation with Crossroads Partnership LLC
• Discussion with Norfolk MC Associates LLC
• Closed session on contract negotiation with Norfolk MC Associates LLC

The City Council heard presentations from two of the three finalist teams for the Military Circle redevelopment: Crossroads Partnership LLC and Norfolk MC Associates LLC. No decision was made; the council went into closed session to discuss the Crossroads RFP contract award, then adopted a resolution certifying the closed session. The meeting adjourned without any formal action on the proposals.

• Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss the Crossroads Partnership RFP contract award (unanimous).
• Adopted resolution certifying the closed meeting in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (unanimous).
• Heard presentation from Crossroads Partnership LLC proposing a sports tourism, health, and equity-focused development with 100% private financing.
• Heard presentation from Norfolk MC Associates LLC proposing 'The Well' central park development with no upfront city cost and $643 million in projected direct tax revenue.
• No decision made on selecting a developer for Military Circle redevelopment.

City Council Agendas

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding budget amendments, land acquisitions, and public safety programs. The agenda includes decisions on various permits for right-of-way encroachments and short-term rentals.

• Establish funding up to $1,625,000 for the acquisition of 2700-2704 and 2707 Granby Street
• Accept $300,000 in grant funds for community-based gun violence prevention programs
• Authorize participation in a firearm buyback program and destruction of surrendered firearms
• Approve conditional use permits for short-term rentals on East Ocean View Avenue
• Accept $80,000 in VDEM grant funds for bomb squad equipment and training

The Norfolk City Council unanimously approved a firearm buyback program and accepted a $300,000 state grant for community-based gun violence prevention programs. The council also approved several other items, including a $1.625 million appropriation for property acquisition on Granby Street (7-1) and an expansion of the Greater St. Paul's Revitalization Area (7-1). All other agenda items were adopted unanimously.

• Approved firearm buyback program and destruction of surrendered firearms (unanimous)
• Accepted $300,000 state grant for gun violence prevention programs (unanimous)
• Approved $1.625M for Granby Street property acquisition (7-1)
• Expanded Greater St. Paul's Revitalization Area (7-1)
• Approved 6 encroachment agreements and conditional use permits (unanimous)
• Approved continuation of COVID-19 local state of emergency (unanimous)
• Accepted $90,000 for hazmat training and equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $16,804 substance abuse block grant (unanimous)

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council will hold public hearings and vote on a zoning change for supportive housing at 2400-2425 Gosnold Avenue, a property sale at 645 Church Street, and a consent agenda with various encroachments and code amendments. The regular agenda includes grants for flood resilience, jail education, and other programs, plus a resolution supporting a climate action plan.

• Public hearing: Rezone 2400, 2408, 2425 Gosnold Ave from I-L and Conditional IN to Conditional IN for Virginia Supportive Housing
• Public hearing: Approve purchase and development agreement with TRG Community Development for 645 Church Street
• Grant: $900,000 from VA Community Flood Preparedness Fund for CSRM Coastal Analysis Project
• Grant: $1,072,820 from VDOT for Chesapeake Blvd and Cromwell Drive intersection improvements
• Resolution: Commit to 20% energy efficiency improvement in city buildings by 2032 (Better Building Challenge)

The Norfolk City Council unanimously approved rezoning for supportive housing on Gosnold Avenue, a land sale for development at 645 Church Street, and numerous grant acceptances for flood preparedness, jail education, and other programs. The council also adopted a resolution supporting a climate action plan and confirmed a local emergency declaration for a winter storm. The only split vote was on accepting $822,000 for the Granby Street bike lane program, which passed 7-1.

• Adopted rezoning for supportive housing at 2400, 2408, 2425 Gosnold Ave (unanimous)
• Approved land sale to TRG Community Development for 645 Church St (unanimous)
• Adopted $900K flood preparedness grant for CSRM Coastal Analysis (unanimous)
• Adopted $500K flood preparedness grant for Lake Whitehurst Watershed Study (unanimous)
• Adopted $581K jail education grant for Second Chance Act (unanimous)
• Adopted $822K Granby Street bike lane grant (7-1, Riddick opposed)
• Adopted resolution supporting Climate Action Plan, 20% energy reduction by 2032 (unanimous)
• Confirmed local emergency declaration for winter storm (unanimous)

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council is meeting to discuss and decide on a range of items, including a work session on the Granby Street multimodal corridor, a boxing center update, and a city planning update. The formal docket includes a public hearing on a sublease to the Portsmouth Humane Society, a consent agenda with several conditional use permits and encroachments, and a regular agenda with a $15,000 grant for police overtime, a $6 million fiber ring project, and rule changes.

• Public hearing on sublease to Portsmouth Humane Society at 5585 Sabre Road
• Conditional use permits for Dirty Buffalo (4012 Colley Ave), Katie's Kickers (1736 Columbia Ave), communication tower (6242 Sewells Point Rd), and short-term rentals (570 W Ocean View Ave, 9567 & 9568 16th Bay St)
• Encroachments for outdoor dining at 2000 Colonial Ave and stairway/deck at 9721 17th Bay St
• Grant of $15,000 from VA Attorney General for police overtime on human trafficking task force
• Appropriation of $6,000,000 for regional fiber ring broadband project

The Norfolk City Council unanimously approved all agenda items, including a $6 million appropriation for a regional fiber ring broadband project and a $15,000 grant for police overtime in a human trafficking task force. The council also approved a sublease to the Portsmouth Humane Society for a portion of the city's animal care center property, and several conditional use permits, including for a commercial recreation center, a swim school, a communication tower, and short-term rentals. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $6M for regional fiber ring broadband project (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 grant for police overtime in human trafficking task force (unanimous)
• Approved sublease to Portsmouth Humane Society at 5585 Sabre Road (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Dirty Buffalo at 4012 Colley Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Katie's Kickers swim school at 1736 Columbia Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for communication tower at 6242 Sewells Point Road (unanimous)
• Approved short-term rental permits at 570 W Ocean View Ave, 9567 & 9568 16th Bay St (unanimous)
• Approved encroachment agreements for outdoor dining at 2000 Colonial Ave and deck at 9721 17th Bay St (unanimous)