Norfolk public meetings in 2024

City Council Agendas

The City Council holds a work session and regular meeting on December 10, 2024. They will hold public hearings on a charter amendment to exempt the Deputy Chief of Fire-Rescue from classified service and on a purchase and development agreement for city-owned parcels. Key decisions include a conditional use permit for multi-family housing on Monticello Avenue and other streets, a $2.5 million HUD grant for Tidewater Gardens, and an ordinance to increase towing fees. Several budget amendments and grant acceptances for community services are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on charter amendment to exempt Deputy Chief of Fire-Rescue from classified service (PH-1).
• Public hearing on purchase and development agreement with Pathway Realty Group and Franklin Group for 2.28 acres (PH-2).
• Conditional use permit for multi-family dwelling buildings at 2612 Monticello Avenue and adjacent streets (R-1).
• Acceptance of $2,500,000 HUD grant for Tidewater Gardens transformation plan (R-7).
• Authorization of up to $25,000,000 in student housing revenue bonds for E2F Student Housing I, LLC (R-16).

The Norfolk City Council continued two items related to The Station mixed-use development (conditional use permit and deed modification) by a 7-1 vote, with Councilman Smigiel dissenting. The council approved a $20,000 grant from Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund to plan a Financial Empowerment Center, along with several other ordinances including towing fee increases, a charter amendment for the Deputy Chief of Fire-Rescue, and a $2.5M grant for Tidewater Gardens. The annual audit was presented, noting an unmodified opinion but a delay due to Norfolk Public Schools' audit, which may miss the December 15 deadline.

• Continued The Station conditional use permit (7-1)
• Continued deed modification for The Station (7-1)
• Approved $20,000 Financial Empowerment Center planning grant (unanimous)
• Approved towing fee increases (7-1)
• Approved charter amendment to exempt Deputy Chief of Fire-Rescue from classified service (unanimous)
• Approved $2.5M supplemental grant for Tidewater Gardens transformation (unanimous)
• Approved $350,000 reappropriation for Selden Market renovation (unanimous)
• Denied Uno Pizzeria and Grill conditional use permit (3-5)

City Council Agendas

The City Council is meeting on December 2, 2024, at The Slover to assemble with the Norfolk Delegation to the General Assembly for a Legislative Dinner.

• Legislative Dinner with the Norfolk Delegation to the General Assembly

City Council Agendas

The council will hold public hearings on a zoning change at 1650-1654 Church Street and on a proposed $42 annual refuse fee increase per dwelling unit, but motions have been made to withdraw the refuse fee and related $1,164,000 waste management funding increase. The consent agenda includes a short-term rental permit at 3201 Pretty Lake Avenue and a utility easement at 201 East Little Creek Road. Regular agenda items include FLSA exemption changes, a lease amendment for 500 E. Main Street, and a conditional use permit for CM Chicken restaurant at 436 Granby Street.

• Public hearing on rezoning 1650-1654 Church Street from MF-NS to C-C (conditional commercial)
• Proposed $42 annual refuse fee increase per dwelling unit (motion to withdraw)
• Proposed $1,164,000 increase to Waste Management Fund for recycling costs (motion to withdraw)
• Conditional use permit for short-term rental at 3201 Pretty Lake Avenue
• Conditional use permit for CM Chicken restaurant with live entertainment and alcohol at 436 Granby Street

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council is holding a retreat to discuss development of the FY 2026 budget, receive updates on major capital projects (including Chrysler Hall, Norfolk Scope, Maury High School, Half Moone Cruise Terminal, and others), review redevelopment initiatives, and consider a short-term rental study. The session also includes presentations on the citywide stormwater master plan and a closed session in the afternoon. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion and information.

• FY 2026 Budget Development presentation
• Major Projects Update covering Chrysler Hall Modernizations, Norfolk Scope Future Forward, Maury High School, and Half Moone Cruise Terminal construction
• Redevelopment Initiatives including St. Paul's Transformation and Military Circle Mall update
• Citywide Stormwater Master Plan update
• Short Term Rental Study Group report and closed session

City Council Agendas

The City Council will vote on a consent agenda with multiple conditional use permits for short-term rentals and alcohol sales, and a regular agenda item to accept a $4 million federal grant for the St. Paul's Blue Greenway Project. A work session earlier in the day covers recycling, the 2025 legislative agenda, and planning updates. The meeting also includes appointments to city authorities.

• Acceptance of $4,000,000 USDA Forest Service grant for St. Paul's Blue Greenway Project
• Conditional use permits for short-term rental units at 9523 17th Bay Street, 1157 Little Bay Avenue, 1319 West East Ocean View Avenue, 9622 20th Bay Street, 479 West Ocean View Avenue, 209 West 28th Street, and 4040 East Ocean View Avenue
• Alcohol sales permits for Avenue Kitchen and Cocktails (440 Monticello Avenue), District Taco (2700–2716 Hampton Boulevard), and Serina Cafe (4027 Bowdens Ferry Road)
• Resolution to allow Hospital to Home, LLC to operate a medical transport service
• Extension of deadline for a solar energy facility conditional use permit at 2400 Berkley Avenue Extended

City Council Agendas

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several property sales, grant acceptances, and zoning permits. The most consequential item is a compensation plan amendment that would eliminate the restriction that new hires be paid at least 10% below the maximum salary for their position and remove the prohibition on promoting an employee to within 10% of the maximum. The council will also consider authorizing the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority to form a nonprofit to support low-income residents and to convert two public housing complexes to project-based vouchers.

• Public hearings on conveying 218 and 220 W. 27th Street to Foreman Services, LLC for $58,000, and selling multiple parcels (1311 Marshall Ave, 2506 Maltby Ave, 1414/1416 O'Keefe St, 1411 O'Keefe St, and 1206/1208/1210 Hatton St) to The Arever Group and Richardson Homes via online auction
• First ordinance amending FY2025 Compensation Plan to change job assignments, add Paramedic (EMT) classification, reclassify 16 positions to unclassified, and adjust paygrades
• Second ordinance amending FY2025 Compensation Plan to eliminate the 10% below-max salary restriction for new hires and remove the 10% below-max prohibition for promoted employees, with a minimum 5% raise for promoted sworn Fire-Rescue personnel
• Ordinance accepting $138,218 grant from Community Services Board for employee pay differential and retention bonuses, and $25,000 grant from Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for Witness Protection Program
• Resolutions authorizing NRHA to form a nonprofit for low-income residents and to facilitate renovation/conversion of Robert Partrea and Sykes Apartments to project-based vouchers

City Council Agendas

The City Council will hold public hearings on several property conveyances and lease agreements. The regular agenda includes a development certificate for a resort and casino complex and the appropriation of donated funds for public art.

• Development Certificate for a resort and casino complex at 200 Park Avenue
• Lease amendment with National Railroad Passenger Corporation for 280 Park Avenue
• Lease agreement with Virginia Opera Association, Inc. for Harrison Opera House and office space at 160 W. Virginia Beach Boulevard
• Sale of property at 749 E. 28th Street to Prosperity Collective LLC
• Appropriation of $9,500 from Coastal Virginia Plein Air for public art at 21st Bay Street and Ocean View Avenue

City Council Agendas

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on a $26 million bond to finance lead water service line inventory and replacement, along with multiple zoning ordinance amendments and grant acceptances. Other major items include a $10 million grant for the St. Paul's Blue Greenway project and several flood preparedness grants. The consent agenda covers conditional use permits for restaurants, short-term rentals, and a tax refund.

• Public hearing on up to $26M in Water Revenue Bonds for lead service line replacement
• Zoning amendment to simplify regulations for temporary use of freight/shipping containers
• Rezoning of 1420-1424 McNeal Avenue from single-family to community-commercial (Life's Journey)
• Acceptance of $10M grant from Virginia DCR for St. Paul's Blue Greenway development
• Acceptance of $3.6M grant from Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for Safer Communities Program

City Council Agendas

The City Council will hold a work session to review 2024 resident survey results and a city planning update, then hold a closed session on property and contract matters. At the regular meeting, the council will hold a public hearing and vote on an amended option to purchase and development agreement with Golden Eagle Consulting II, LLC and the Pamunkey Indian Tribe, and consider certifying Golden Eagle as the preferred casino gaming operator. The consent agenda includes conditional use permits for an EV charging station, short-term rentals, a tattoo parlor, and a banquet hall. The regular agenda also includes several grant appropriations for flood mitigation, eviction prevention, and shoreline restoration projects.

• Certify Golden Eagle Consulting II, LLC as preferred casino gaming operator under state law
• Amended and restated option to purchase and development agreement with Golden Eagle and Pamunkey Indian Tribe
• Right of entry agreement for construction laydown area on city-owned property at 200 Park Ave, 306 Park Ave, 1609 Lovitt Ave, and 1617 Lovitt Ave
• Accept $3.7M Virginia Community Flood Preparedness grant for tidal marsh restoration along 1,500 linear feet of shoreline
• Approve conditional use permits for short-term rentals at four properties and a tattoo parlor at 2113 Colonial Avenue

The Norfolk City Council certified Golden Eagle Consulting II, LLC, as the preferred casino gaming operator and approved related agreements, including a development agreement and right-of-entry for a construction laydown area, all by a 7-1 vote with Councilwoman McClellan dissenting. The council also adopted the consent agenda, which included several conditional use permits for short-term rentals and other businesses, and continued a property conveyance to Foreman Services, LLC. Additionally, the council received presentations on the 2024 Resident Survey results and proposed zoning text amendments, but took no final action on those items.

• Certified Golden Eagle Consulting II, LLC as preferred casino gaming operator (7-1)
• Approved amended option to purchase and development agreement with Pamunkey Indian Tribe (7-1)
• Approved right-of-entry for construction laydown area at 200 Park Ave, 306 Park Ave, 1609 Lovitt Ave, 1617 Lovitt Ave (7-1)
• Approved 8-year garage parking agreement with Boyd Norfolk, LLC for 51 spaces at 230 E. Main St (unanimous)
• Approved interim design agreement with Armada Hoffler for East Bute Street Garage (unanimous, Thomas abstained)
• Adopted consent agenda including conditional use permits for EV charging, short-term rentals, tattoo parlor, banquet hall (unanimous)
• Continued conveyance of 218 and 220 W. 27th St to Foreman Services, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved grant appropriations for flood preparedness, stormwater, and eviction prevention (unanimous)

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council meets in work session for a consultant briefing on Military Circle Mall and the annual audit, then holds a regular meeting with public hearings and votes. Key items include a $10 million grant for stormwater wetlands (St. Paul's Blue Greenway), a $17.99 million increase to the Norfolk Public Schools budget, and up to $27.95 million in multifamily housing revenue bonds for Talbot Park Apartments. Several property leases, zoning changes, and conditional use permits are also on the agenda.

• $10,000,000 NFWF grant for St. Paul's Blue Greenway stormwater wetlands (R-3)
• $17,990,000 increase to Norfolk Public Schools budget from state (PH-2)
• Up to $27,954,000 multifamily housing revenue bonds for Talbot Park Apartments (C-7)
• Public hearing on change of zoning for A-OK Storage at 1121 Harmony Road (PH-1)
• Conditional use permit for American Tattoo Society at 8510 Hampton Boulevard (C-1)

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council will hold a work session at 3:30 PM, including a closed session for security, property disposition, contract negotiation, and appointments. At the 6:00 PM regular meeting, they will conduct six public hearings on items including a parking structure at 698 Saint Paul's Boulevard under the PPEA, an interim agreement for the design of the New Maury High School, and the sale/development of 701 Monticello Avenue. The consent and regular agendas cover property sales, leases, conditional use permits, a resolution supporting up to $33 million in VDOT Smart Scale safety projects, and several budget amendments accepting donated and grant funds.

• Public hearing on a proposal from Armada Hoffler Construction to design and build a parking structure at 698 Saint Paul's Boulevard under the Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act (PPEA).
• Public hearing on an interim agreement with Heartland Construction for preliminary design of the New Maury High School.
• Public hearing on a purchase and development agreement with Breeden Investment Properties for the sale of city-owned land at 701 Monticello Avenue.
• Resolution in support of up to $33 million in VDOT Smart Scale projects for four highway safety initiatives (FY2028/2029).
• Ordinance approving a lease agreement with Circle South, LLC for space at 835 Glenrock Road at a cost of up to $729,360.06 in rent.

City Council Agendas

The City Council will consider $25 million in funding for the St. Paul's Blue Greenway Project. A public hearing is scheduled regarding property acquisition for a sidewalk on East Virginia Beach Boulevard. The agenda also includes ordinances for bond issuances and personnel agreements.

• $10,000,000 grant and $15,000,000 local funds for St. Paul's Blue Greenway Project
• Property acquisition at 5844 East Virginia Beach Boulevard for a sidewalk ($23,000)
• Issuance of up to $300,000,000 in General Obligation Refunding Bonds
• Conditional Use Permit for "Boil Bay Seafood City" restaurant at 5957 East Virginia Beach Boulevard
• Ordinance amending city code regarding intersections and one-way streets

City Council Agendas

The City Council will review several zoning amendments and property agreements. This includes a request for a new drive-through restaurant at 1500 Monticello Avenue and updates to stormwater management rules. The council will also consider property sales and lease agreements with the Navy and local companies.

• Rezoning for a Raising Cane’s drive-through at 1500 Monticello Avenue
• $1,200,000 increase to the Fleet Management Fund
• Property sale of 701 W. 29th Street for $31,000
• Lease agreement with the U.S. Navy at 9401 4th View Street
• Acquisition of property at 642 35th Street for $112,000

City Council Agendas

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an interim agreement with MEB General Contractors, Inc. for a new recreation and library facility. The agenda also includes discussions on transit cost allocation, city planning updates, and hurricane preparedness. Additionally, the council will consider several grant acceptances and various short-term rental permits.

• Interim Agreement with MEB General Contractors, Inc. for a Recreation and Library Facility
• $507,704 grant for the Hampton Boulevard Drainage Improvement Project
• $233,000 budget for the Norfolk Law Library
• Short-term rental permits at 2333 Dominion Avenue and 1105 West Ocean View Avenue
• Lease agreement with Virginia Opera Association for space in the Civic Arena Building

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting, including public hearings on several rezoning requests, a zoning text amendment, and a lease agreement with the Virginia Opera Association. The regular agenda includes conditional use permits, encroachments, and grant fund appropriations. A closed session is scheduled for contract negotiation, property disposition, and legal matters.

• Rezoning to amend proffered conditions for property west of South Military Highway and east of Corporate Boulevard (GPIN 14557224959)
• Zoning text amendment to correct inconsistencies and fix clerical errors in the Norfolk Zoning Ordinance
• Rezoning at 5828 Chambers Street from SF-4 to Conditional SF-10
• Lease agreement with Virginia Opera Association for office space at 160 W. Virginia Beach Boulevard and repayment of past due debt
• Grant funds: $22,000 from Norfolk Community Trust for Clothes Closet; $2,000 and $4,477 from Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council is holding a work session and regular meeting on May 14, 2024. The regular agenda includes public hearings and votes on the FY2025 budget, compensation plan, capital improvement plan, and school grants. The work session will discuss the citywide trails master plan, summer programming, and a city planning update.

• Appropriate $5,257,128 from Commonwealth for Norfolk Public Schools (PH-1)
• Set Mayor salary at $27,000 and Council at $25,000 for FY2025 (PH-2)
• Approve FY2025 budget and decrease real estate tax (R-1)
• Approve Capital Improvement Plan with $285,272,220 appropriation and $148,926,000 bond issue (R-4)
• Approve $67,837,882 in grants to School Board (R-3)

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council is holding a retreat to discuss financial policies, financing tools, flooding strategies, redevelopment and property disposition, and appointee evaluations. A budget public hearing on real estate reassessment is scheduled for 5:00 PM. The agenda includes presentations from city staff and consultants, with no formal votes listed.

• Financial policies and overview of financing tools with PFM Group
• Update on flooding strategies and CSRM Waterside Drive alignment
• Redevelopment and property disposition discussion
• Appointee evaluations from 2:15–4:45 PM
• Budget public hearing on real estate reassessment at 5:00 PM

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including zoning ordinance amendments, property sales from the city's online real estate auction, and a budget work session. Public hearings will be held on short-term rental regulations, billboard relocation, a rezoning for the Barry Art Museum, and the sale of multiple properties. The council will also consider a consent agenda with various permits and agreements.

• Public hearing on amending zoning ordinance for short-term rental regulations
• Public hearing on rezoning 4200 Hampton Boulevard for Barry Art Museum banquet hall and alcohol sales
• Sale of properties at 738 E. 28th St, 1345 Lead St, 1352 Lead St, 1507 Manson St, 1347 Marshall Ave, 1400 Marshall Ave, 1511 Selden Ave, 934 Pollard St to various LLCs
• Appropriation of $14,374,488 in additional grant funds for Norfolk Public Schools, totaling $80,990,335
• Consent agenda includes conditional use permits for short-term rentals, a tattoo parlor, and a restaurant with live entertainment

City Council Agendas

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding lease agreements with Crown Castle GT Company LLC and a budget amendment for St. Paul's Area projects. The agenda also includes multiple ordinances for property acquisitions, tax refunds, and regulations for the Norfolk Harborfest 2024 celebration.

• Public hearing to increase funding for St. Paul's Area Projects by up to $8,130,717
• Lease agreement with Crown Castle GT Company LLC at 1384 Kempsville Road
• Lease agreement with Crown Castle GT Company LLC at 422 Government Avenue
• Property acquisitions for 218 W. 27th Street, 244 W. 27th Street, and 701 W. 29th Street
• General Fund appropriation increase of $1,233,839 for debt service

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting, including a presentation of the City Manager's proposed budget. The council will conduct public hearings on three rezoning applications and consider a consent agenda and regular agenda items involving grants, easements, and other city business.

• Public hearing: Rezone 7130 Granby St from IN to MF-AC and conditional use permit for offices
• Public hearing: Rezone 100, 110, 150, 160 Kingsley Ln, 6303/6401 Granby St to conditional IN-C
• Public hearing: Rezone 1000 E Ocean View Ave from C-C to R-C
• Grant: $3,000,000 HUD for LED streetlight upgrades
• Grant: $3,334,000 for police equipment and training

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council will hold a work session on housing and planning updates, then a regular meeting with a public hearing on a $17.8 million capital improvement plan amendment. The consent agenda includes conditional use permits for a banquet hall and short-term rentals. The regular agenda includes a resolution for $56.8 million in multifamily housing revenue bonds and other ordinances.

• Public hearing on $17.8M capital plan amendment, including $5M for neighborhood flooding projects
• Resolution authorizing up to $56.8M in multifamily revenue bonds for Standard Lexington Park Venture LP
• Conditional use permit for banquet hall and alcohol sales at 820 Church Street
• Conditional use permits for short-term rentals at 9530 21st Bay St, 718 and 753 W Ocean View Ave
• Grant of $1,393,930 from VA Dept of Criminal Justice Services for Criminal Justice Services Agency

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council will hold a work session on school speed zone cameras, SPSA, and recycling, followed by a regular meeting with public hearings and votes. Key items include a rezoning and conditional use permit for JANAF Shopping Yard, approval of up to $56.8 million in multifamily housing revenue bonds, and acceptance of several state grants for behavioral health and the Larchmont Trailhead project.

• Public hearing on rezoning JANAF Shopping Yard (5820/5900 E Virginia Beach Blvd, 1136 N Military Hwy) from C-C and JANAF LASO to C-C, plus conditional use permit for alternative signage
• Resolution authorizing up to $56,800,000 multifamily revenue bonds for Standard Lexington Park Venture LP
• Ordinance accepting $404,625 from Virginia Outdoors Foundation for Larchmont Trailhead Project along Elizabeth River Trail
• Ordinance accepting $149,937.80 grant for substance use prevention/treatment services
• Ordinance accepting $69,280 grant for problem gambling prevention services

City Council Agendas

The City Council will review budget presentations and several public hearings regarding infrastructure financing. The agenda includes discussions on property rights, conditional use permits, and various grant fund appropriations.

• Public hearing for up to $23,000,000 in Wastewater System Revenue Bonds
• Public hearing for up to $22,000,000 in Storm Water System Revenue Bonds
• Public hearing for property dedication and easement at 253 Grace Street
• Resolution for up to $56,800,000 in Multifamily Revenue Bonds for Standard Lexington Park Venture LP
• Grant appropriation of $359,164 for the Lake Taylor Sidewalk Improvement Project

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on January 23, 2024. The work session includes a public safety update and a closed session for real estate, contract, legal, and appointment matters. The regular agenda includes votes on an encroachment, a preliminary engineering agreement with Norfolk Southern for the Coastal Storm Risk Management Project, a conditional use permit for a short-term rental, and an ordinance to allow one commercial truck to park in residential driveways.

• Ordinance permitting Charles T. May, Jr. to encroach into right of way at 513-517 W. 35th Street with three doors
• Agreement for preliminary engineering services with Norfolk Southern Railway for Coastal Storm Risk Management Project
• Conditional use permit for short-term rental at 1511 Lea View Avenue
• Ordinance to allow one commercial truck to park per lot in residential driveways

City Council Agendas

The Norfolk City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with several alcohol license permits for restaurants, a tax refund, and encroachment agreements, plus a regular agenda that includes property acquisition for the Commonwealth Railway project, acceptance of grant funds, and the creation of an advisory committee for the new comprehensive plan, NFK2050. The meeting also includes a work session with reports on FestEvents, city planning, and a closed session for real estate matters.

• Conditional use permits for alcohol sales at Lo Mo Pizzeria (4117 Granby St), CM Chicken (436 Granby St), Cork & Kettle (420 Monticello Ave), and PJay's Kitchen (323 Granby St)
• Refund to Colonial Chevrolet for overpaid business license tax (FY2022)
• Encroachment permits for Five Kings LLC (Orapax St/Raleigh Ave) and Derek T. Peterson (707 W Ocean View Ave, 130-ft pier)
• Acquisition of Suffolk tax parcel for Commonwealth Railway project ($1,000 plus up to $6,000 costs)
• Acceptance of $69,257.93 VDEQ litter prevention grant and $10,000 Hartford fire education grant