Norfolk public meetings in 2022
5 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Agendas
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
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 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)
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City Council Agendas
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
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)