THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Thursday, June 20, 1996 TAG: 9606200444
SECTION: LOCAL PAGE: B7 EDITION: FINAL
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These are the actions from the Norfolk City Council meeting Tuesday. Councilman Herbert M. Collins was absent. Unless otherwise noted, all actions were unanimous.
PUBLIC HEARING
To receive the views of citizens concerning the appointment of three members to the School Board. Nominations closed.
On the application of Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority, by Howard W. Martin Jr., attorney, for the closing of a portion of Louisa Street. Approved for ordinance.
On the application of Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority for the closing of a portion of 5th Bay Street. Approved for ordinance.
CONSENT AGENDA
Recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the application of B&S Partnership, by Benjamin A. Hubbard, to close a portion of Strathmore Avenue.
Recommended action: Authorize city clerk to advertise for a public hearing July 9. Approved.
REGULAR AGENDA
A resolution approving an investment by the Industrial Authority in the Eastern Virginia Small Business Investment Corporation, subject to a contingency. Approved, 5-1. Vice Mayor Paul R. Riddick voted no.
An ordinance approving a grant application to the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for $27,200 and appropriating the funds for the Norfolk Pretrial Services Program. Approved.
A resolution approving the exercise by Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority of powers conferred by the Virginia Housing Authorities Law in conjunction with financing the acquisition and rehabilitation by 1016 Limited Partnership of multifamily housing at 502 Grantham Road. Approved.
An ordinance authorizing the city treasurer to docket a lien against certain lands or premises for the expenses to abate nuisances. Approved.
An ordinance to amend and re-ordain sections 1 and 2 of the 1995-96 Capital Improvement Program Ordinance, as amended, to add one new project, Downtown Tidewater Community College Utility, in the amount of $441,971 and provide the funds therefore from the Wastewater Projects Fund. Approved.
An ordinance to amend and re-ordain sections 1 and 2 of the 1992-93 Capital Improvement Program, as amended, to decrease the appropriation for the project entitled Renovation of Sewer Force Mains by $171,971 from $1,023,846 to $851,875. Approved.
An ordinance to amend and re-ordain sections 1 and 2 of the 1993-94 Capital Improvement Program Budget, as amended, to decrease the appropriation of the Wastewater Fund Project entitled Sewer System Installation in the amount of $270,000 to $0. Approved.
An ordinance granting permission to Gregory G. Moore to encroach into the right of way at 617 Westover Ave. Approved.
An ordinance granting permission to Dacon Corporation to encroach into the right of way of Bay Oaks Place. Approved.
An ordinance authorizing a $45,000 delinquency prevention and Youth Development Grant Application authorizing the hiring of one special project employee, appropriating said funds if and when received; and authorizing the expenditure of $44,000 previously appropriated in in-kind services. Approved.
An ordinance approving a $25,000 grant from the Chesapeake Bay Local Assistance Department appropriating said funds and authorizing the hiring of an environmental specialist as a special project employee under such program grant. Approved. by CNB