The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Saturday, January 28, 1995             TAG: 9501280254
SECTION: LOCAL                    PAGE: B7   EDITION: FINAL 
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[NORFOLK CITY] ACTIONS

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

Public hearings

Regarding the proposed Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act transportation enhancement application to seek funds to begin an Elizabeth River Trail in Norfolk. A 3,500-foot segment of unused railroad right-of-way in southwest Norfolk lies at the core of a proposal to begin an Elizabeth River Trail. The trail is planned as a bicycle-pedestrian path. Adopted.

Regarding the application of Allied Systems Ltd. by John Deal, attorney, for the closing, vacating and discontinuing of that portion of Princeton Avenue from the western line of Beachland Street northwesterly to the western line of Decker Street. Approved.

CONSENT AGENDA

All matters listed under the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted on one motion in the form listed. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately.

Letter from the city manager providing financial statements as of Dec. 31 for the first six months of the fiscal year. Adopted.

Letter from the city manager transmitting the Statement of Legal Debt Margin as of Dec. 31. Adopted.

Letter from the city clerk advising that a request has been received from the Norfolk Sports Club for use of the Mace with a police honor guard during its annual jamboree at the Waterside Marriott at 7 p.m. Feb. 2. Adopted.

REGULAR AGENDA

Letter from the city manager and an ordinance to create and delete positions in the Department of Human Services and provide funds for salaries. Adopted.

Letter from the city manager and an ordinance to approve the terms and conditions of the amendment to agreement with Norfolk Community Hospital. Continued one week.

Letter from the city manager and a resolution to approve the exercise by Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority of powers conferred by the Virginia Housing Authorities law, in conjunction with financing to develop a campus for Tidewater Community College on properties located in the Downtown West Conservation Project, VA A-1-7. Adopted.

Letter from the city manager and a resolution to authorize execution of an inducement agreement between the city of Norfolk and the state Board for Community Colleges. Adopted.

KEYWORDS: NORFOLK CITY COUNCIL by CNB