Norfolk public meetings in 2023

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council is meeting to decide on a revised docket that includes a major capital improvement plan amendment to add up to $26 million for the Comply with Lead and Copper Rule Revisions project, funded partly by water utility bonds. The council will also hold public hearings on zoning text amendments for day care homes and after-hours membership organizations, a lease agreement for city-owned property, and several other items. The agenda includes a work session on the annual audit plan, economic inclusion, and a closed session for contract negotiations, property disposition, and legal matters.

• Public hearing on ordinance to add $24M to Lead and Copper Rule Revisions CIP and authorize water utility bonds (PH-4)
• Public hearing on lease agreement with Scotland Farms, LLC for city-owned property at 456 Harrell Road, Chesapeake (PH-3)
• Public hearing on zoning text amendment to rename 'Day Care Home' to 'Family Day Home' and update standards (PH-1)
• Public hearing on zoning text amendment to revise performance standards for after-hours membership organizations (PH-2)
• Consent agenda includes conditional use permit for Bugatti's at 111 College Place and refund to First Team Subaru Norfolk, Inc. for overpaid tangible property tax (C-1, C-4)

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council will hold a work session to receive external audit results and discuss contract negotiations in closed session. At the regular meeting, the council will vote on a consent agenda of development certificates and conditional use permits, plus several regular agenda items including accepting VDOT grants and approving a regional computer-aided dispatch interoperability MOU.

• External audit results report out
• Accept $100,000 VDOT grant plus $59,783 local match for congestion mitigation
• Accept $207,932 VDOT grant to repave seven roadway segments
• Approve MOU for Hampton Roads Computer Aided Dispatch Interoperability Project
• Consent agenda includes permits for Walmart Neighborhood Market, Panda Express, and short-term rentals

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including a $33.5 million capital improvement plan amendment to fund the construction of Maury High School and renovation of Booker T. Washington High School. The council will also consider a resolution supporting 2024 legislative priorities, an ordinance declining to authorize collective bargaining, and various grants and appropriations. A work session earlier in the day covers LED streetlight conversion, school zone speed cameras, and a city planning update.

• Public hearing on ordinance to sell 2432 Carona Avenue to James Griffin via online auction
• Public hearing on lease agreement with Olde Huntersville Empowerment Coalition for office space at 830 Goff Street
• Ordinance to add up to $33,536,700 for Maury High School construction and Booker T. Washington High School renovation
• Ordinance to accept $25,000 from Marathon Development Group for public art at 225 West Olney Road
• Ordinance to accept $1,067,388 VDOT SMART SCALE grant for pedestrian safety at Ballentine Boulevard

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council is holding a retreat to discuss major capital improvement and development projects, including St. Paul's, coastal storm risk management, Ocean View shoreline updates, Chrysler Hall and Scope, MacArthur Mall, and Military Circle. The agenda also includes FOIA/COIA training, a session on employee relations (meet and confer), and time for council concerns.

• St. Paul's development project update
• Coastal storm risk management and Ocean View shoreline updates
• Chrysler Hall and Scope updates
• MacArthur Mall and Military Circle project discussions
• Employee relations: meet and confer session

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on November 14, 2023. The regular agenda includes a vote on accepting a $2,369,284 federal grant for the Hampton Boulevard Drainage Project, along with several conditional use permits and property conveyances. The work session will feature updates on holiday events, the public library, and city planning, followed by a closed session for property, contract, and board matters.

• Grant of $2,369,284 from U.S. Department of Defense for Hampton Boulevard Drainage Project, with $1,353,876 local match
• Conditional use permit for EV charging station at 1600 Premium Outlets Boulevard
• Conditional use permit for alcohol sales at Little Theatre of Norfolk, 801 Claremont Avenue and 1210-1216 Raleigh Avenue
• Conditional use permit for nightclubs The Veil Brewing Company and Only You Bar and Lounge at 2314 Colonial Avenue
• Conveyance of 601-609 W. 35th Street from Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority to the city

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council is meeting to decide on a range of items including rezoning, lease agreements, grant acceptances, and city code amendments. Public hearings will be held on reauthorizing general obligation notes, a Verizon lease, and a rezoning at 235 North Military Highway. The consent agenda includes several conditional use permits and licenses, while the regular agenda covers appropriations, property acquisitions, and a resolution for highway safety funding.

• Rezoning 235 North Military Highway from C-C to Conditional IN (Institutional) for Smith Packett Med Com, LLC
• Lease agreement with Verizon Virginia, LLC for property at 1411 Kempsville Road
• Accept $621,260 Port Security Grant plus $155,315 local match for police equipment and training
• Acquire properties in Suffolk for Commonwealth Railway Project at $1,000 each plus costs
• Approve $200,000 VDOT Highway Safety Improvement Program request for curve delineation projects

City Council Agendas

The City Council will conduct a work session regarding the Downtown Norfolk Council strategic plan and the HRBT expansion project. The regular meeting includes numerous public hearings for the conveyance and sale of various city-owned parcels, including several near Ocean View Beach.

• Public hearings for 13 property conveyances adjacent to Ocean View Beach
• Public hearings for 7 property sales via online auction, including 725 C Avenue and 1060 Rugby Street
• Resolution to appoint and reappoint 17 members to various commissions and boards
• Right of entry request for Downtown Norfolk Council to use 134 W. Olney Road for the 2023 Neon Festival
• Request for Police Honor Guard for the 37th Annual Holidays in the City Grand Illumination Parade

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council will hold a public hearing on issuing up to $113,000,000 in water revenue bonds to finance water system capital improvements. The regular agenda includes several conditional use permits for businesses, acceptance of grant funds, and a council retreat scheduling. The work session includes updates on public health and public safety, followed by a closed session for legal and boards/commissions matters.

• Public hearing on $113,000,000 Water Revenue Bonds for water system improvements
• Conditional use permit for The Granby Theater banquet hall at 421 Granby Street
• Conditional use permit for retail goods establishment over 50,000 sq ft at 201 and 217 East Little Creek Road
• Accept $2,369,284 from Department of Defense for Hampton Boulevard Drainage Project
• Accept $218,820 from U.S. DOJ for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council will hold a work session and a regular meeting on September 12, 2023. The regular meeting includes public hearings on zoning text amendments, a rezoning for new multi-family dwellings, and the sale of several city-owned properties via online auction. The council will also consider a consent agenda with numerous conditional use permits and other routine items.

• Zoning text amendment to allow restaurants that close by 5 p.m. to sell alcohol for on-premises consumption by right
• Rezoning of 6659 East Virginia Beach Boulevard from MF-AC to Conditional C-C for new multi-family dwellings
• Sale of city-owned properties at 1400 Marshall Avenue, 725 C Avenue, 1060 Rugby Street, 1321 Maltby Avenue, 2511 Middle Avenue, 868 Rugby Street, 814 Joyce Street, 416 Pendleton Street to various buyers
• Lease agreement with Visit Norfolk for 232 E. Main Street
• Acceptance of $745,077 in VDOT Smart Scale funds for Brambleton Avenue and Park Avenue project

The City Council approved the minutes and a closed‑session resolution unanimously. It adopted several zoning amendments, rezoned 6659 East Virginia Beach Boulevard from MF‑AC to Conditional C‑C, and granted conditional‑use permits for new multi‑family dwellings on that site. A motion to sell 1400 Marshall Avenue was rejected, and a lease with the Norfolk Convention & Visitors Bureau was approved.

• Approved minutes of the previous meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted closed‑session resolution (unanimous)
• Adopted zoning amendment to allow on‑premises alcohol sales at restaurants (Ordinance 49305, unanimous)
• Adopted zoning text amendment correcting errors and updating conditional‑use processes (Ordinance 49306, unanimous)
• Rezoned 6659 E. Virginia Beach Blvd from MF‑AC to Conditional C‑C district (Ordinance 49307, unanimous)
• Granted conditional‑use permits for new multi‑family dwellings at 6659 E. Virginia Beach Blvd (Ordinance 49308, unanimous)
• Rejected sale of 1400 Marshall Avenue to ABJO Investment LLC (motion lost 0‑8)
• Approved lease agreement with Norfolk Convention & Visitors Bureau for 232 E. Main St (Ordinance 49309, unanimous)

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on August 29, 2023. The regular agenda includes several significant items, such as the purchase of property at 538 Front Street for up to $4,575,000, the purchase of the Dillard's store at MacArthur Mall for $4,100,000, and a resolution supporting a $10.5 million VDOT grant for bicycle and pedestrian improvements. The council will also consider multiple conditional use permits, leases, and grant appropriations.

• Purchase of 538 Front Street for up to $4,575,000 (R-1)
• Purchase of Dillard's store at MacArthur Mall for $4,100,000 (R-15, R-16)
• Resolution supporting $10.5M VDOT grant for bike/pedestrian projects (R-3)
• Lease agreements with Virginia Opera Association (PH-1, PH-2)
• Conditional use permits for restaurants, bars, and other businesses (C-3 through C-8)

The City Council approved the purchase of property at 538 Front Street for up to $4,575,000. The council also granted multiple conditional use permits for businesses and approved a new voting location for the Ingleside Precinct. Several lease agreements and bid invitations were continued to future meetings.

• Approved purchase of 538 Front Street from U.S. government for up to $4,575,000 (7-1)
• Approved lease with Norfolk Senior Center t/a Primeplus at 7300 Newport Avenue (Unanimous)
• Changed Ingleside Precinct voting location to Ingleside Community Gymnasium (Unanimous)
• Approved pedestrian access easement conveyance to City of Suffolk (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permits for 'Benevolent Order of OVDSC', 'Hangry’s', 'Ordinaire', 'Greenway Towing', 'Slurp Daiquiri Bar', 'Mission Laser', and 'The Bird' (Unanimous)
• Approved business license tax refund to Tesla Motors, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for short-term rentals at 9553 21st Bay Street (Unanimous)
• Continued bids for telecommunications franchise and lease agreements for Harrison Opera House (Unanimous)

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including lease extensions for Todd Jurich's Bistro and the Virginia Opera, the purchase of the Hunton YMCA property, and the acquisition of MacArthur Mall. The consent agenda includes various permits, refunds, and easements. A closed session is scheduled for a land acquisition matter.

• Third Amendment to Lease for Todd Jurich's Bistro at 150 W. Main Street, extending term 5 years
• Lease agreements with Virginia Opera Association for office space and performance hall at Harrison Opera House, 160 W. Virginia Beach Blvd
• Purchase and Sale Agreement with Hunton YMCA for property at 1139 E. Charlotte Street and option for TPES site at 1045 E. Brambleton Avenue
• Ordinance to accept $9,900,000 from purchase of property at 300 Monticello Avenue (MacArthur Mall)
• Pedestrian safety improvements to Tidewater Drive at Easy Street, with expenditure up to $658,100

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council will hold a work session on special event permits and a hurricane briefing, then meet publicly to vote on a consent agenda and regular agenda items. Key decisions include approving a 20-year solar facility lease, several short-term rental permits, and accepting grant funds for various projects. The meeting also includes public hearings on property conveyances and a lease agreement.

• 20-year solar facility lease with Community Power Group LLC at 2400 Berkeley Ave Ext.
• Public hearing on conveying 601-609 W. 35th St. to Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
• Public hearing on lease of Vivian C. Mason Arts & Technology Center to TWP – The Youth Movement
• Accept $1,154,701 in opioid settlement funds for treatment services
• Accept $5,520,000 in brownfields grant and matching funds for former Globe Iron Property at 1401 & 1445 Maltby Ave

The City Council appointed a new City Manager and approved several land conveyances, leases, and solar energy projects. The council also authorized millions in funding for opioid treatment and brownfield restoration, while denying a permit for a convenience store.

• Appointed Patrick Roberts as City Manager (Unanimous)
• Approved conveyance of 601-609 W. 35th Street to Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (5-3)
• Approved lease of 700 E. Olney Road to TWP – The Youth Movement (Unanimous)
• Approved solar facility lease and operation permit at 2400 Berkeley Avenue Ext. (Unanimous)
• Authorized up to $1,154,701 in opioid settlement funds for treatment and prevention (Unanimous)
• Authorized $50,000 grant and $5,520,000 matching funds for 1401 & 1445 Maltby Avenue (Unanimous)
• Denied conditional use permit for 'Evans Grab and Go' convenience store at 3409 Chesapeake Boulevard (4-4)
• Approved short-term rental permits for 9530 6th Bay Street, 2004 East Ocean View, and 594 West Ocean View

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council is meeting to consider the FY2024 budget, including a $395.6 million capital improvement plan, and several zoning changes and conditional use permits. The agenda includes public hearings on a downtown zoning text amendment, a rezoning on Hydro Street, and a mixed-use development on West 24th Street. The council will also vote on the consent agenda, which includes various permits and refunds.

• Approve FY2024 budget with $395,613,169 capital plan and $221,054,932 in bonds
• Public hearing on zoning text amendment to expand uses in downtown districts
• Rezoning of 709-715 Hydro Street from industrial to community-commercial
• Rezoning and conditional use permit for new multi-family building at 234-242 W 24th St
• Appropriate $66,615,847 in grants to Norfolk Public Schools

The Council adopted the city's operating budget for FY2024 and a $395.6M Capital Improvement Plan. Several zoning amendments and conditional use permits were approved, while a solar facility lease bid was continued to a later date.

• Approved FY2024 operating budget and fee increases (7-1)
• Approved FY2024 Capital Improvement Plan Budget of $395,613,169 (6-2)
• Approved $66,615,847 in grant funds for Norfolk Public Schools (Unanimous)
• Approved zoning text amendment to expand permitted uses in Downtown districts (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 709-715 Hydro Street to Conditional C-C (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning and conditional use permit for multi-family building at 234-242 West 24th Street (Unanimous)
• Approved FY2024 Compensation Plan for city officers and employees (Unanimous)
• Continued solar facility lease bid for 2400 Berkley Avenue Ext to June 27, 2023 (Unanimous)

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council is considering two ordinances related to the purchase of real property at 300 Monticello Avenue, the site of MacArthur Center. The first ordinance would appropriate up to $12 million from the city's unassigned general fund balance, re-appropriate up to $3 million from the capital improvement fund, and authorize up to $3 million from the land acquisition fund for the purchase and related costs. The second ordinance would ratify an operating agreement with MacArthur Center Acquisition LLC and approve a consulting agreement with GEI Advisors, LLC, as part of the purchase.

• Appropriation of up to $12,000,000 from Unassigned General Fund Balance Reserve
• Re-appropriation of up to $3,000,000 from Capital Improvement Fund
• Authorization of up to $3,000,000 from Land Acquisition Fund
• Purchase of real property at 300 Monticello Avenue
• Ratification of operating agreement with MacArthur Center Acquisition LLC

The City Council adopted ordinances to authorize funding and ratify agreements for the purchase of real property located at 300 Monticello Avenue. This includes the appropriation of funds from the General Fund Balance Reserve, Capital Improvement Fund, and Land Acquisition Fund.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 49203 to appropriate up to $12M from General Fund Balance Reserve, $3M from Capital Improvement Fund, and $3M from Land Acquisition Fund for 300 Monticello Avenue (7-1)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 49204 ratifying an operating agreement with MacArthur Center Acquisition LLC and a consulting agreement amendment with GEI Advisors, LLC (Unanimous)

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council is meeting to discuss a final budget reconciliation and receive a public safety briefing, then hold a public hearing and vote on a consent agenda and regular agenda items. Key actions include closing a portion of Harper Street, ending the COVID-19 local emergency, and approving several ordinances including a $1.2 million property acquisition for the St. Paul's revitalization project.

• Public hearing on closing a portion of Harper Street (David and Leslie Clark and Helen Chesson)
• Ordinance to end the COVID-19 local emergency
• Ordinance to approve a long-term garage parking agreement with 161 Granby Tenant LLC for 63 spaces at Boush Street Garage
• Ordinance authorizing $1.2M acquisition of 1000 Holt Street for St. Paul's revitalization
• Ordinance accepting $394,000 grant for boat launch upgrades for maritime autonomous systems testing

The City Council voted to end the state of local emergency for COVID-19 and approved several funding appropriations for municipal facilities and law enforcement. The council also authorized a long-term parking agreement and established regulations for the 2023 Harborfest celebration.

• Ended state of local emergency for COVID-19 (6-1)
• Approved closing and vacating a portion of Harper Street (Unanimous)
• Approved closing city-owned docks and establishing a 'Festival Area' for Harborfest 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved 10-year parking agreement with 161 Granby Tenant LLC for 63 spaces (Unanimous)
• Appropriated $1.294M for municipal boat launch upgrades (Unanimous)
• Appropriated $32,450 for a trailhead at Park Avenue and Claiborne Avenue (Unanimous)
• Appropriated $512,000 from Federal Equitable Sharing Program and $817,000 from Forfeited Asset Sharing Program (Unanimous)
• Tabled acquisition of property at 1000 Holt Street for $1,200,000 (Unanimous)

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council will hold a work session and public hearings on May 9, 2023, covering a real estate reassessment, several property sales and leases, and parking agreements. The regular meeting includes votes on a $24.6 million flood preparedness grant, a third amendment to the Harbor Park stadium lease, and various zoning and code changes.

• R-7: Accept $24,628,800 grant for Coastal Storm Risk Management Phase 1A
• R-6: Third amendment to Tides Baseball Club stadium lease at Harbor Park
• PH-1: Lease to Park Place Health and Dental Clinic at 606 W. 29th St.
• R-5: $100,000 incentive grant to Berkley Supermarket, LLC
• C-10/C-11: Conditional use permits for two car washes on North Military Highway

The City Council adopted an ordinance creating permanent standards for outdoor dining areas on private property. The council also approved several property sales, lease agreements for city garages, and a $100,000 incentive grant for Berkley Supermarket, LLC.

• Approved permanent standards for outdoor dining areas on private property (7-1)
• Approved $100,000 conditional incentive grant to Berkley Supermarket, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved $105,620 grant for STEP-VA Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (Unanimous)
• Approved lease with Park Place Health and Dental Clinic at 606 W. 29th Street (Unanimous)
• Approved sale of 1029 Barney Street to Jeanette and James Griffin (Unanimous)
• Approved sale of 1254 and 1256 Maltby Avenue to Marshall Builders USA LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved garage parking lease extensions for Seaboard Building, LLC and 131 Granby LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved third amendment to Harbor Park Stadium lease with Tides Baseball Club, L.P. (Unanimous)

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council is deciding on a $2 million cooperation agreement for a commercial corridor pilot and approving funding for fire-rescue upgrades. The meeting includes public hearings on zoning changes for drive-throughs and outdoor dining, as well as a resolution supporting federal flood risk reduction for the Berkley and Campostella communities.

• Ordinance appropriating up to $2,000,000 for the Commercial Corridor Pilot Program with the Norfolk EDA
• Ordinance establishing up to $550,000 for Fire-Rescue Alerting System upgrades
• Ordinance increasing funding by up to $950,000 for Fire Apparatus acquisition
• Ordinance accepting up to $394,485 in Opioid Settlement Funds from the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority
• Public hearings on zoning amendments for Small-Scale Drive-Throughs in D-AD and Outdoor Dining on Private Property

The Council approved a project partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for coastal storm risk management. It also authorized funding for fire-rescue system upgrades and new fire apparatus. A request for a restaurant alcohol permit at 216 East Plume Street was denied.

• Approved Coastal Storm Risk Management Project partnership (Unanimous)
• Approved $550,000 for Fire-Rescue Alerting System upgrade (Unanimous)
• Approved up to $950,000 for fire apparatus purchase (Unanimous)
• Approved zoning for small-scale commercial drive-throughs in D-AD district (Unanimous)
• Approved $2M for Commercial Corridor Pilot Program (Unanimous)
• Approved ordinance regarding free-roaming cats (7-1)
• Denied conditional use permit for Legacy Restaurant and Bar alcohol sales (2-6)
• Approved $291,000 acquisition of property at 5500 Bayberry Drive (Unanimous)

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council will hold a work session on the downtown improvement district, budget, and planning updates, followed by a regular meeting with public hearings and votes. Key actions include authorizing up to $190 million in general obligation bonds and $250 million in refunding bonds, plus several land use and grant items.

• Public hearing on $190M general obligation bond issuance
• Ordinance for $250M general obligation refunding bonds
• Conditional use permits for restaurants, short-term rental, drive-through, and marina
• Grant of $999,996 for police equipment for a Real Time Crime Center
• Resolution to participate in opioid settlement with Teva, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens, CVS

The City Council approved the issuance of $190 million in general obligation bonds and $250 million in refunding bonds. The council also granted several conditional use permits for businesses and approved a 10-year lease with Old Dominion University.

• Approved issuance of up to $190,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds (Unanimous)
• Approved issuance of up to $250,000,000 in General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Unanimous)
• Approved 10-year lease with Old Dominion University for 13th View and Bayville Streets (Unanimous)
• Approved $999,996 grant for police equipment for a Real Time Crime Center (Unanimous)
• Approved $75,000 grant for a Municipal Financial Empowerment Blueprint (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase and sale agreement amendment for 400 Granby Street (7-1)
• Approved conditional use permits for Bonchon Norfolk, Kappo Nara Ramen, and Brothers (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permits for ABNB Federal Credit Union and Electrified Marina (Unanimous)

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on March 28, 2023. The work session includes a park ranger annual report and proposed code changes for recreational and commercial vehicles. The regular meeting features public hearings on two rezoning requests, a consent agenda with routine items, and a regular agenda with grant approvals, a conditional use permit for a short-term rental, and an admissions tax exemption for school events.

• Public hearing: Rezone 1132 Pickett Rd and 1121 Harmony Rd from IN to Conditional I-L (SiteOne Landscape Supply)
• Public hearing: Rezone 100, 110, 150, 160 Kingsley Ln, 6303/6401 Granby St to PD (DePaul Villages)
• Approve $4,517,686 HOME-ARP grant for affordable housing and homeless services
• Approve $149,948 grant for BRAVO community stabilization program
• Exempt school-sponsored events from admissions tax

City Council approved several zoning changes and grant funds for mental health and housing services. The council also granted conditional use permits for a brewery and auto business, while denying a short-term rental request.

• Approved $4,517,686 HUD grant for affordable rental housing and homeless services (Unanimous)
• Approved $149,948 grant for BRAVO Community Stabilization Program (Unanimous)
• Approved $19,302.77 grant for mental health and suicide prevention services (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 1132 Pickett Road and 1121 Harmony Road to Conditional I-L (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for 'DePaul Villages' at Kingsley Lane and Granby Street (7-1)
• Denied conditional use permit for short-term rental at 2428 East Ocean View Avenue (0-8)
• Approved conditional use permit for COVA Brewing Company at 9529 Shore Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for HM Enterprises at 3302 Croft Street (7-1)

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council will hold a work session on affordable housing and city planning, followed by a regular meeting with a consent agenda of conditional use permits and several ordinances. Key actions include accepting state grants for road reconstruction and ADA curb ramps, and amending a property sale agreement.

• Grant of $788,511 from VDOT plus $945,000 local match for Westminster Avenue and Kimball Terrace/East End Avenue reconstruction
• Grant of $394,256 from VDOT plus $500,000 local match for ADA curb ramp Phase 5
• Conditional use permits for restaurants, banquet halls, and retail stores including Asian Fusion, Underground, Commune Norfolk, and Walmart smoking products
• Ordinance to accept $35,000 for a permanent easement at 6214 Sylvan Street
• Amendment to purchase and sale agreement with Newport Manor, LLC

The City Council approved several funding ordinances for road reconstruction and ADA compliance. They also granted multiple conditional use permits for restaurants and retail, though one venue request was denied.

• Approved $788,511 VDOT grant and $945,000 local match for Westminster Avenue and Kimball Terrace/East End Avenue reconstruction (Unanimous)
• Approved $394,256 VDOT grant and $500,000 local match for ADA curb ramp Phase 5 (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permits for restaurants 'Asian Fusion', 'Underground', 'Commune Norfolk', and 'Legrand' (Unanimous)
• Denied conditional use permits for 'Event Junkie Venue' at 3308 Croft Street (0-8)
• Approved conditional use permits for smoking products at two Walmart locations (Unanimous)
• Approved short-term rental permits for 3901 East Ocean View Avenue and 941 Hillside Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 for Norfolk Sheriff Department's Project Lifesaver Program (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to purchase and sale agreement with Newport Manor, LLC (7-1)

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on February 28, 2023. The regular agenda includes public hearings on zoning changes, a consent agenda, and several ordinances, including a telecommunications franchise agreement with Shentel and acceptance of grant funds for eviction prevention services. The work session will discuss a project partnership with the Army Corps of Engineers, a tennis facilities assessment, and a closed session for contract, real estate, and boards/commissions matters.

• Public hearing on rezoning 115 W. 25th Street to the Norfolk & Western Historic Overlay District
• Public hearing on zoning text amendments for craft beverage production and large retail establishments
• R-1: Accepting Shentel bid for a 5-year telecommunications franchise agreement
• R-5: Accepting $200,000 grant for Virginia Eviction Reduction Pilot (VERP 3.0) eviction prevention services
• R-4: Accepting $13,200 grant from Norfolk Community Trust for NCSB food pantry

City Council adopted several zoning ordinances, including updates to craft beverage and retail goods standards. The council approved a five-year telecommunications franchise agreement with Shentel and granted one of two requested short-term rental permits.

• Approved rezoning of 115 West 25th Street to Norfolk & Western Historic Overlay (Unanimous)
• Approved updated performance standards for craft beverage production (Unanimous)
• Approved updated performance standards for retail goods establishments 50,000+ sq ft (Unanimous)
• Approved five-year telecommunications franchise agreement with Shentel (Unanimous)
• Denied short-term rental permit for 1624 Garfield Drive (0-8)
• Approved short-term rental permit for 9622 20th Bay Street (6-2)
• Appropriated $13,200 for Norfolk Community Services Board food pantry (Unanimous)
• Appropriated $200,000 for Virginia Eviction Reduction Pilot services (Unanimous)

City Council Agendas

The City Council approved funding for road resurfacing and several conditional use permits for short-term rentals and businesses. The council also authorized property acquisitions and various grant expenditures for community services and environmental projects.

• Approved up to $6,000,000 for citywide resurfacing (Unanimous)
• Approved short-term rental permits for 1124 Virgilina Ave, 358 W Freemason St, and 1976 E Ocean View Ave (Unanimous)
• Approved short-term rental permit for 2701 Pleasant Ave (6-2)
• Approved conditional use permits for Taco y Tequila and Ready 2 Roll Motor Sports (Unanimous)
• Approved acquisition of property at 550 E. Plume Street (Unanimous)
• Approved $687,599 grant and $687,602 matching funds for water quality projects (Unanimous)
• Approved $5,520,000 matching funds and $50,000 grant for 1416 Cary Avenue project (Unanimous)
• Continued telecommunications franchise bid for ShenTel to February 28, 2023 (Unanimous)

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council will hold a work session on the police department's 2022 review, followed by a regular meeting with public hearings and votes on several items. These include property transfers, zoning changes, a lease for the Pagoda, and multiple grant acceptances for road repaving and a cemetery shoreline project. The agenda also includes a consent agenda with routine items and several regular agenda items with financial implications.

• Public hearing on transfer of property and wastewater pump station at 3500 Granby Street to Hampton Roads Sanitation District
• Public hearing to vacate part of Holt Street for St. Paul's Revitalization Area development
• Public hearing on zoning text amendment for Upland Resilience Overlay (URO) district
• Public hearing on rezoning and conditional use permits for The Annex at 2500 Church Street and 2501 Fawn Street
• Regular agenda: accept $1,184,357 VDOT grant plus $315,000 local match for repaving seven road segments

The City Council approved several rezoning requests, including a historic overlay and conditional use permits for 'The Annex'. The council also authorized funding for road repaving and shoreline stabilization, and approved property transfers and leases.

• Approved Transfer of Property Agreement for Wastewater Pump Station 106 (Unanimous)
• Approved vacation of Holt Street right-of-way for St. Paul’s Revitalization Area (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning and conditional use permits for 'The Annex' at 2500 Church St (7-1)
• Approved $1.18M VDOT grant and $315,000 local match for road repaving (Unanimous)
• Approved $1.12M grant and $280,000 local match for Riverside Memorial Cemetery shoreline stabilization (Unanimous)
• Approved second amendment to Harbor Park Stadium lease with Tides Baseball Club (7-1)
• Approved $271,000 donation from Curlew Apartments I, LP for Pump Station #93 expansion (Unanimous)
• Tabled Zoning Text Amendment for Upland Resilience Overlay to February 14, 2023 (Unanimous)

City Council Agendas

City Council approved several grant-funded appropriations, including funds for the Historic William A. Hunton YMCA and police equipment. The council also granted multiple conditional use permits for short-term rentals and business operations. Additionally, the council voted to repeal the city code section regarding begging.

• Approved $2.9M HUD grant for acquisition and relocation of Historic William A. Hunton YMCA (Unanimous)
• Approved $1.3M grant from VA Dept of Criminal Justice Services for Norfolk Criminal Justice Services Agency (Unanimous)
• Approved $750,000 ARPA grant for police equipment (Unanimous)
• Repealed Section 42-16 of the Norfolk City Code regarding begging (Unanimous)
• Approved lease extension for Downtown Norfolk Council at 208 E. Main Street (Unanimous)
• Granted short-term rental permit for 9545 5th Bay Street (Unanimous)
• Granted short-term rental permit for 479 West Ocean View Avenue (7-1)
• Approved $217,933 for Citywide Countdown Pedestrian Safety Improvements Phase II (Unanimous)

City Council Agendas

This is a procedural agenda with a single item: an ordinance to set the Council's meeting dates for 2023. The meeting also includes a moment of silence, pledge of allegiance, and an announcement about the oath of office and organizational meeting.

• Ordinance to schedule Council meeting dates for 2023

The City Council unanimously elected Martin A. Thomas Jr. as Vice Mayor. The Council also unanimously adopted an ordinance to schedule meeting dates for the 2023 calendar year.

• Elected Martin A. Thomas Jr. as Vice Mayor (Unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance to schedule 2023 Council meeting dates (Unanimous)