Please stand for a moment of silence and please remain standing. To the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. And to the Republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Take care. Take care. Councilwoman Johnson. You know she needs some help. Oh, you just added a record. We're in a club. Special club? We're in a club. Special club. Mr. Clark, please call the roll. Mr. Clanton. Present. Mrs. Doyle here. Mrs. Johnson here. Mr. Magee here. Mr. page here. Mr.. Smeagol here. Mr. Thomas here. Doctor Alexander. Here. The motion is to dispense with the reading of the minutes of our previous meeting. Mr. Glanton. Hi, Mrs. Doyle. Hi, Mrs. Johnson. Hi, Mr. Magee. Hi, Mr. Page. Hi, Mr. Smeagol. Hi, Mr. Thomas. Doctor. Alexander. All right, Mr. Clerk, please read the resolution certifying the closed meeting. A resolution certifying the closed meeting of the Council of the City of Norfolk in accordance with the provisions of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. Adopt the resolution, Mr. Clinton. All right, Mrs. Doyle. Aye. Mrs. Johnson. Aye. Mr. Magee. Aye. Mr. page. Aye. Mr.. Smeagol. Aye. Mr. Thomas. Hi, doctor. Alexander. Hi. Good evening, and welcome to the Norfolk City Council meeting. Tonight we will begin with public comments on consent and regular agenda items, followed by public hearings. Then the consent agenda which will be voted on in a block following the consent agenda. Will take up regular agenda items. And we have one ceremonial item tonight. To address the council, you should have registered. Speak with the clerk prior to 3 p.m.. When your name is called, please come to the podium. State your name, your home address. Please limit your comments to three minutes. Before we begin, Mr. Clerk, will you please read the rules governing tonight's meeting? City Council rules permit each speaker three minutes in total to speak on any and or all consent and agenda docket items at each of our monthly meetings. If in advance of tonight's meeting, you registered with the clerk to hear a comment on a public hearing matter, you will also get an additional three minutes. For that matter, as you approach the council, you'll notice a timer on the lectern at the beginning of your three minutes. A green light will activate 2.5 minutes into your remarks, you'll notice a yellow light indicating that you have 30s to finish your comments. At the end of three minutes you will see a red light in here, a beep. We ask that you conclude your comments at that time. While speakers have an opportunity to address council on docket matters. All comments should be made in a manner that respects the seriousness of the forum and should not be made in a profane, disruptive, sarcastic or demeaning fashion. All remarks should be directed to the City Council as a body, rather than to any particular member of the city council staff or the audience. Comments on an agenda should remain germane to that item. A speaker who fails to comply with the basic rules of decorum will be deemed out of order and not allowed to conclude his or her comments. And as a reminder, no sign, placard, poster or like material which may be carried by hand shall be permitted in the city council chamber or adjoining areas. Thank you, Mr. Clerk, to speak on R3, we have Tom Herbert. Followed by Richard Anderson. I did advise that it wasn't necessary to speak if they didn't want to, but you're welcome to. Yes you are. I'll excuse me. I'll keep it very brief, then. Pardon me. My name is Tom Hubert. I own and live at 1404 Virgil Avenue in Bayview Beach. And it's been here for there for almost 17 years. I'm the vice president and codes and zoning committee chair for the Bayview Civic League, and I'm here representing them to speak on item three eight. Excuse me, R3 a plan to convert the building into a duplex was presented to the Civic League on September the 16th of last year. The discussion was verbal. There were no drawings or graphics other than a map showing the location that the Civic League pulled from the city's website. The discussion was not clear on exactly what the parameters of the request were, but basically that parking in the rear of the building was problematic and potentially could not meet the standards required. There was additional discussion regarding the proposed use of the dwelling. It was the member's belief that the rear parking would exacerbate maneuvering, and both for both occupants and neighboring residents. The only discussion regarding the zoning and building code compliance was a comment from, or a commitment from the owner that they would, quote, do what the city tells us. The the variances as requested have not been reviewed or shown to the Bayview Civic League board or its membership. For the above reasons, it is the official position of the Bayview Civic League that the request be denied. This same information was presented to the Planning Commission on December the 18th, 2025. I got some more, but that's it. If you have any questions, I'm free to answer them. Thank you sir. Mr. Anderson. Good afternoon, honorable mayor. Honorable members of city council and staff. My name is Richard Anderson. I'm the president of the Cottage Line Civic League. My address is 2060 East Oceanview Avenue, unit seven B, Norfolk, Virginia. I'm here today to express my opposition to the conditional use permit application and proposal for 1700 Kingston Avenue. I, along with other Ocean View Civic League leaders along with the Bayview Civic League membership, have concerns that the application of the provisions associated with the R c Zoning Ordinance and the adherence to the requirements associated with the RC zoning districts alternative Development and Form standards remain consistent prior to and upon inception of the RC Zoning ordinance. The Ocean View communities were sure that this new ordinance would provide the Oceanview communities a reliable and consistent method to transition our communities to residential coastal appearance. We were told that this new ordinance would be would serve as a standard requirement for future new development and equally important renovation of existing structures. This Cop application clearly does not meet the requirements of the RC zoning ordinance, due to lot size being less than 7500ft and other significant requirements such as parking. Further, this Cup application does not meet the requirements of the RC zoning districts. Alternative development and form standards. The ordinance clearly states that a number of development informed standards must keyword must be met in order to utilize this ordinance, as was acknowledged by planning staff, this Cup application fails to meet the mandatory requirement standards under 3.2.8 Delta standards for seven and nine, and further, in our opinion, does not meet standard ten regarding parking and design. The proposed parking layout does not appear to meet the minimum dimensional standards for the aisle width, making safe maneuvering impossible and risking encroachment onto neighboring property and potential damage to existing, legally placed neighboring fences. I respectfully request that you. Uphold. The RC Zoning Ordinance intent, an RC zoning district, alternative development and form standards requiring requirements by denying this application to do otherwise would serve to undermine the promises made to the Ocean View community. When the RC Zoning Ordinance was proposed, and potentially establish a precedence for inconsistent application of the ordinances, intent and requirements going forward. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. Tiara Lassiter on R4 and R 11. Lassiter on R four and R 11. Byers on R ten. R 11. Hi. Um. Sorry. Uh, so, um, Jasmin Byers, um, and I stand here as a community organizer with New Virginia Majority and as someone who works directly with residents experiencing major housing and neighborhood change. I hear every day how these decisions impact people's real lives. And I want to start by saying I appreciate the transparency that has been shared regarding this project, especially around the use of CNI funding and the intent to provide replacement housing for Tidewater Garden residents. That clarity matters, and I want to acknowledge it because our communities are not against investment. We want safe neighborhoods, we want quality housing. And we understand that financing tools like these bonds help make development possible. What residents are really asking for is confidence in the long term follow through. From what I understand, there are approximately 714 units planned altogether, with about one third intended for Tidewater Garden residents through replacement housing. So my questions tonight are less about whether replacement housings exist and more about how it will be protected over time. How will the city ensure that these replacement units remain available and accessible to Tidewater Garden residents as outreach and future phases move forward. And not only Tidewater Garden residents, but just residents of Norfolk who are experiencing displacement. What accountability measures will be in place to make sure those communities stay consistent as development evolves? And how will residents continue to receive clear communication throughout the process so they understand what options are available to them and when? Because even when transparency exists, fear can still live in the unknown, especially for residents who have experienced displacement before. People want to know that replacement housing today will still mean stability tomorrow. My hope is that we continue moving forward in a way that keeps residents informed, included and confident that redevelopment truly means community growth and not community loss. And I say this tonight, just not just as a speaker, but as someone who will continue working with residents and staying engaged in the process because the community is paying attention and they want to be part of the future being built. Thank you for your time. Thank you. Being in Baskerville on R 11. Good evening everyone. How are you all doing today? Good evening. Uh, like my coworker said, you know, good job on transparency and communication so far with phase two of the Tidewater Gardens, uh, redevelopment project. Uh, as you know, there are some concerns about whether or not the 46 units that are slated in, uh, to before, uh, Tidewater Gardens in phase two to remain for those, uh, for, for for returners. Uh, basically what I want to inquire about is the process for ensure for for ensuring that those residents can stay or can come back. So something along the lines of a vacancy plan or communication while these units are being developed. You know, just to kind of way to ensure that these choice neighborhood incentives are utilized in their maximum effort for Tidewater Gardens residents. Furthermore, it's stated several times that these units are supposed to be mixed income affordable housing. Uh, it's nearly been four years since the Tidewater Gardens, uh, destruction. Low income then and low income now has changed dramatically. What do you think of when you think of affordable in 2026? What about affordable housing with the price of. With the prices of everything from groceries to energy going up these days. I mean, literally, my energy bill in this city went from $100 to about $300 overnight. And I know a lot of you have been hearing about how the main energy bills have really soared as of late. Please take, take, take these thoughts into consideration as we move forward with this development process, especially on the topic of affordability. These are things that should be discussed thoroughly and frequently, especially in the mayor's new Housing Commission and its subcommittees. Thank you for your time. Good night. Clerk. Ready for the. Public hearing. One. Yes. PH1PH1. Schedule. This day, pursuant to state law on the application of Lulu Land Adventure Park to rezone properties located at 6101 and 6205 North Military Highway. From conditional community commercial district to conditional community commercial district, in order to change conditions and granting conditional use permits to authorize the operation of a commercial recreation center as a principal structure larger than 30,000ft on the same properties and by A50 vote. Planning Commission recommend recommends approval. Thank you. Miss Caroline, come on up, Mr. Caroline. Volker, let me speak, please. Come on. Followed by Miss Jackie Rochelle. And then, uh, Janet Taylor. Good evening, Mayor Kenny Alexander and city council. Uh, I am nervous. If I. Pull your microphone to. You. Pull your microphone. To close, sir. Don't pull it down. Yes. Pull it to you. There we. Go. Okay. Better, better. Take it. Okay. You're good. Uh, I am all for Lulu Lin, uh, to be in the old Kmart building. And I look forward to see those little restaurants coming in also. And the Asia, uh, market place, too. That's going to be a war. Whole house. Right? Wholesale. Okay. That's what I need to say on that. Thank you so much for letting that building to be occupied. Um, also, uh, was not supposed to talk about this until March, but she said me and I was saying my piece for Roland that it was okay for me. I want to thank you very much, Mayor Kenny Alexander, for everything you have done for our city. The whole time you have been in office. I really appreciate Irby. You have done you have done a lot for us in my neighborhood as well. And I want to thank City Council for each and one of y'all to what you have done for our city of Norfolk. I was born and raised here a long time ago. I was born and I lived in Estabrook at 3636 Montgomery Street. And of course, you already said my name, Carolyn Foxx. Thank you so much for letting me to let y'all know that. I do appreciate all of y'all. And I'm speaking for myself, not for anybody else tonight. Thank you. So. So, Miss Volker, if you could stay right there. Mr. mayor, may I. Miss Johnson. Um, it was really important for Miss Foca to come down to City Council this evening, along with Miss Jan um Kearney to express their gratitude to you, Mr. Mayor, as well as to this council. Um, the community of Estabrook, um, Civic League is very thankful for everything that we do in this city. And, um, recently, Miss Volker received an award from Neighborhood Services for the resident who attends the most meetings. Miss fossa, I won't tell her age. Um, but you can. Okay. Miss Volker is 85, 85 years old, and she goes to every possible meeting that she can attend, and she still drives along with her partner, um, their tag teams. Miss Jahn. Um, and it was important for them to come down just to say thank you. So, Miss Foca, thank you for your willingness to come down, to say thank you to my colleagues for everything that we do. And thanks for everything you've done for our Civic League. You come on the weekend at our crafts just to say we need a new library. Thank you for the crocheting. Yeah, he crocheted with me to. Thank you very much for all of you. Thank you. Jackie Rochelle. The lawyer. Thank you ma'am. Well. That's a hard act to follow. I am Jackie Rochelle. I live at 3314. Souls. Point Road. I am here tonight on behalf of Greenwood, Elmhurst and Northview Heights Civic League. And as a member of the Five Points Task Force, the dozen or so civic leagues and homeowners associations that all stake a claim to the greater Five Points area. As you have all heard, the proposal is for a supervised recreational facility that will order a a wholesale food operation and proposed restaurants. We are all wholeheartedly in favor of that. We ask you tonight to look favorably upon this proposal, because it has been a long time coming and has answered a number of prayers over the years. Uh, this facility is going to give us a supervised environment for all ages, from the very young, even to us older people, including me. It it provides a healthy environment. It's climate controlled. So it won't matter if it's 100 degrees outside or 32 degrees outside, and that's important to us as we move forward. It ticks off all of the boxes that we have asked for. When you move forward with projects of this type. Jobs for the community. Expanding the tax base and providing services to the community. These are the things that we look at when people come to us with a proposal. We are thrilled that these folks are willing to invest in this community. We cannot say enough about how happy we are in terms of wanting something that is attractive. And many of you have voiced that. And for people as they come across that intersection of Military Highway and Northview Avenue. We also want to thank people. We thank Shawn Washington and his group in Economic development for listening endlessly to us, or what seems like endlessly to us in terms and understanding what we want when we talk about moving projects, people and businesses in planning has been a plus for us as well in terms of following through and working hand in hand. Mamie Johnson, you have continued to show us how our dreams of today turn into the reality of tomorrow, and we look forward to the next four years. Finally, City Council, thank you, all of you, for taking these continual leaps of faith or what must seem like that, as we walk together and work together to improve the quality of life in this city. Thank you. Thank you, Miss Janet Taylor. Good afternoon, City Council. Good afternoon. My name is Janice Doran. I live at 2500 East East Princess Anne Road. I'm probably 132 and I too am very grateful for my city council. It was made my homes. Doctor Alexander. John page. God loves all of you. Miss Joan, I need to speak with you. We. You all have done tremendous in our city. And I miss Mamie. You made Lulu Lane out of Kmart. Something is well needed. Just not just for the children, but for the Families and the revenue. I know it would bring so much to the city and jobs, hopefully for our youth, because our youth is what's most important. We have college students, we have high school students that are beginning lives and need to know what it's like. We don't want them on the streets cleaning drugs and killing one another. And I appreciate you. Mayor Alexander, you know, for all that you have done for me and my organization, surviving gun Violence, Mamie Johnson, you have, even though it fell through because we ran out. But you always come through for me. And I appreciate you. You make my heart smile. John Bayard. You always show up and show. I give a damn. You are good. I appreciate you all and thank you so very much. And I'm still interested in reading. Um, uh, the repurpose of MacArthur mall to be a MacArthur family fun, entertainment amusement mall for every age in the city to give our children more. Let them take the frustration out in, in in their or in the arcades, at the skating rink. I brought proposals and I hope you will look at them. Mr.. All, put your proposal blank. It is in your vicinity, I believe. And again, thank you all for all that you do. Continue to keep up your magnificent work. And are we going to miss you? I know I already do. Thank you. So, Councilwoman dull today? Miss Johnson. Oh, Mr. Mayor, may I, um. Councilwoman dull? Um, I mentioned to Miss Taran Taylor, um, to share with you all of her wonderful ideas because the mall is in your district. Um, but we all give our input, and she is so happy to be able to connect with you, to share her ideas. Welcome. Thank you very much. Thank you. Oh, man. I want to say one thing. Thank you for the recognition that you sent me. I wanted to come down to graciously. Thank you. I appreciate. It. Welcome. Thank you, Mr. Clark. You're the first of two ordinances for this public hearing. One is an ordinance to rezone properties located at 6101 and 6205 North Military Highway from conditional community commercial district to conditional community commercial district. In order to change the conditions, dispense with the charter requirement, read the ordinance twice and adopt with the effective date. Mr. Clanton. Mr. mayor, I won't be long, but I want to also thank my colleague, Councilwoman Johnson, for champion this. Um, as we have stated before, and Councilman Paige, when you come across Military Highway. Um, we we wanted we wanted to make sure that something that's been vacated was something that was going to look good. And so I appreciate those who've come out to say this. We do need more family friendly things. I'm looking for a skating rink. I know, J.P., we can get that thing together, but we need a skating rink here in the city of Norfolk. But, um, I joined my colleagues in voting. I I'm in support of this, Mrs. Doyle. It's a great use. Hi. Mrs. Johnson. Um, thank you to all of my colleagues again. And, uh, Lululemon not only is just not just for Ward three, it crosses Ward four as well as Ward five. And that involves super Ward six, Councilman McGee and Civil War seven Representative Carlos Clanton. So thank you to all of you out there. And thank you for your trust and your willingness to wait, because good things come to those who wait. And we we got what we needed. Thank you. I thank you, Mr. McGee. I. Mr. Paige. Mrs. Johnson, not only do I thank you for my friendship? All right. Can't wait. Lulu Lane, I vote. I thank you, sir. Mr. Smeagol. Yeah, a lot of excitement from families. Um, for this, it's desperately needed. Um, I just as a reminder, since we've had such a positive night tonight with all this celebration, that there is a community resident survey that is out right now. And if you wouldn't mind filling that out and saying a few nice things about what is happening in the city of Norfolk, I am a little bit disappointed that my folks didn't come up here and say all these nice things about me. Come on, next meeting, right? Okay, but definitely a good job, Councilwoman. I thank you, Mister Thomas. Kudos. I Doctor Alexandra. I. Thank you. The second ordinance. It's an ordinance granting conditional use permit to authorize the operation of a commercial recreation center as the principal structure larger than 30,000ft, named Lulu Island Adventure Park on a portion of the properties located at 6101 and 6205 North Military Highway. Dispensed with the charter requirement for reading ordinance twice and adopted the effective date. Mr. Clanton. Hi, Mrs. Doyle. Hi, Mrs. Johnson. Hi, Mr. McGee. Hi, Mr. Page. Hi, Mr.. Smigel. Mr.. Thomas. Doctor Alexander. Public hearing two scheduled this day pursuant to state law on the application of the monument companies for change of zoning. To apply the Norfolk and Western Historic Overlay District owned properties located at 705 20 West 22nd Street, and a conditional use permit to allowing dwelling, multifamily and general industrial on the same properties and by A50 vote. The Planning Commission recommends approval and have two ordinances for this public hearing. So the first is an ordinance to rezone properties located at 705 20 West 22nd Street to include them in the Norfolk and Western Historic Overlay District, dispensed with the charter requirement for reading the ordinance twice and adopt with the effective date, Mr. Clanton. All right, Mrs. Doyle. Thank you very much for your continued investment in Norfolk. I think it's going to be great, and thank you for making great use of that property. I vote. I thank. You, Mrs. Johnson. Hi, Mr. Magee. Thank you for your continued investments in Norfolk, I vote aye. Mr. Page. All right, Mr. Smigel. Hi. Mr. Thomas. Hi, doctor. Alexander. Second ordinance is an ordinance granting a conditional use permit to authorize the construction of a multi-family dwelling in an existing historic building by the monument companies or properties located at 705 20 West 22nd Street. Dispensed with the charter requirement for reading the ordinance twice and a dot with the effective date. Mr. Clinton. Hi. Mrs. Doyle. Hi again. So thank you. Mrs. Johnson. Hi, Mr.. McGee. Hi, Mr.. Page. All right, Mr. Smigel. Hi, Mr.. Thomas. Doctor Alexander, page three, public hearing three schedule this day pursuant to state law two, your comments on an ordinance approving a license agreement between the City of Norfolk is Grand Tour, and the Virginia Arts Festival, Inc. is grantee for the use of property. Located at 451 Bank Street in the city of Norfolk, Virginia, and authorizing the city Manager to execute the license agreement on behalf of the City of Norfolk. Have an ordinance approving a license agreement between the City of Norfolk as grantor and the Virginia Arts Festival, Inc. as grantee for the use of property located at 451 Bank Street in the city of Norfolk, Virginia, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the license agreement on behalf of the City of Norfolk. Dispense with the charter requirement for reading the ordinance twice, and adopt with the effective date. Mr. Clanton. Mr. Mayor, 451. Banking Street is a sentimental place, as it used to be. The Chamber of Commerce and one of my very first places of work. But I'm very excited that the arts festival I'm working with, the Governor's School and so many others are coming together to give this location a new life. And so I vote, I enthusiastic. This is Doyle. A. Mrs. Johnson. Hi. Mr. McGee. Hi, Mr.. Paige. Hi, Mr.. Smeagol. Hi, Mr.. Thomas. Doctor Alexander. A C1 and. C1 through C7 will be considered in a block. With the charter requirement. Reading the ordinance twice and adopt with the effective dates. Mr. Clanton. Hi. Mrs. Doyle. Hi, Mrs. Johnson. Hi, Mr. McGee. Hi, Mr. Page. Hi, Mr.. Siegel. Hi, Mr. Thomas. Hi, doctor. Alexander. Hi, Mr. Clark. All right. One. One is an ordinance granting conditional use permit to authorize a short term rental unit. A vacation rental on property located at 6239 Edward street and by A70 vote. Planning Commission recommends approval. Dispense with the charge requirement for reading the ordinance twice and adopt with the effective date. Mr. Clanton. Hey. Mrs.. Doyle. Mrs. Johnson. Hey, Mr. McGee. Mr. page? No. Mr.. Smigel. Mr.. Thomas. Doctor. Alexander. Part two. Part two is an ordinance granting a conditional use permit to authorize a short term rental unit, vacation rental and property located at 6227 Edward Street and by a vote of seven zero. Planning Commission recommended approval dismissed with the charter requirement for reading the ordinance twice and up with the effective date. Mr. Clinton. Nay. Mrs. Doyle, Mrs. Johnson. No. Mr.. McGee. Mr.. Page. No. Mr.. Smigel. No. Mr.. Thomas, doctor Alexander, R-3, authorize an ordinance granting conditional use permit to approve alternative development and form standards for the renovation of an existing building as a duplex in the RC, which is residential coastal zoning district on property located at 1700 Kingston Avenue and by a vote of 4 to 2. The Planning Commission recommended denial, dismissed of the charter requirement for reading the ordinance twice and adopted the effective date. Mr. Clanton, Mrs. Doyle, Mrs. Johnson. Know. Mr. Magee, Mr. page. Know. Mr.. Smiggle. Mr.. Thomas. No. Doctor. Alexander. No. Our for is an ordinance amending section 16 of the FY 2026 annual Appropriations Ordinance number 49 966 to add subparagraph. Eh eh eh eh eh eh eh. So as to accept appropriate additional grant funds for a total sum of $4,804,943.89. An American Recovery Plan at coronavirus state fiscal recovery funds from the Virginia Department of Health for drinking water infrastructure improvements pursuant to the agreement. CS f r f 46, which is the project if and when received, amending the Annual Grants Plan in the FY 2026 budget. To amend the grant information for the project and authorizing the second funding agreement modification for the project. Dispense with the charter requirement for reading the ordinance twice and a dot with the effective date. Mr. Clanton. Hi, Mrs. Doyle. Hi, Mrs.. Johnson. Hi, Mr. McGee. Hi, Mr.. Page. Hi, Mr.. Smeagol. Hi, Mr. Thomas. A. Doctor. Alexander. Hi. Par 545 is an ordinance approving the First amendment to purchase and sale agreement between the city of Norfolk as seller and the OVC BC properties LLC as purchaser. Regarding the property located at 9519 22nd Bay Street and authorizing the city manager to execute the First Amendment on behalf of the city, dispensed with the charter requirement for reading the ordinance twice and adopt with the effective date. Mr. Clanton. Hi, Mrs. Doyle. Hi, Mrs. Johnson. Hi, Mr.. Magee. Hi, Mr.. Page. Hi, Mr.. Smeagol. Hi, Mr. Thomas. Hi, doctor. Alexander. Hi. R6 R6 is a resolution to initiate the process of vacating the public right of way of certain portions of Water Street. Adopt the resolution. Mr. Clanton. Hi. Mrs. Doyle. Hi, Mrs. Johnson. Hi, Mr. McGee. Hi, Mr. Page. Hi, Mr.. Smeagol. Hi, Mr.. Thomas. Doctor. Alexander. Hi. R7 R7 is the second ordinance amending and re ordaining the Fiscal Year 2026 Compensation Plan Ordinance and attachments, as amended, so as to revise its exhibit one regulations and nine alphabetical classification listing. Said revisions to modify the regulations concerning promotions and add two position titles and change the grade of two titles within the alphabetical listing classification listing. Dispense with the charter requirement for reading the ordinance twice, and adopt with the effective date. Mr. Clanton. Hi. Mrs. Doyle. Hi, Mrs. Johnson. Hi, Mr.. McGee. Hi, Mr.. Page. Mr. smigel. Hi, Mr.. Thomas. Doctor. Alexander. All right. All right. It's the motion to continue generally, Mr. Clanton. Hi. Mrs. Doyle. Hi, Mrs. Johnson. Hi. Mr. McGee. Hi, Mr.. Page. Mr.. Smeagol. Hi, Mr. Thomas. Hi. Doctor Alexander. I. 949 is an ordinance approving the issuance of bonds or other financing methods. The financing by the Norfolk Airport Authority pursuant to a plan of finance and an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $400 million to assist in paying costs of the acquisition, construction, improving and equipment of the Norfolk International Airport. The airport, any functionality related airport facilities and any subordinate airport facilities to pay capitalized interest on any bonds issued to provide the funding for all or a portion of any reserved funds or coverage funds, as may be required by the financing. Dispense with the charter requirement for the ordinance to adopt effective date. Mr. Clinton. Hi. Mrs. Doyle. Hi, Mrs. Johnson. Hi, Mr.. Magee. Hi, Mr.. Page. Hi, Mr. smigel. Mr.. Thomas. Doctor Alexander. Martin is a motion to move this item to our March 10th, 2026 agenda. Mr. Clanton. Hi. Mrs. Doyle. Hi, Mrs.. Johnson. Hi, Mr. McGee. Hi, Mr.. Page. Hi, Mr. smigel. Hi, Mr. Thomas. Hi, doctor. Alexander. Hi. 11 or 11 is the resolution authorizing the issuance of up to $20 million in multifamily housing revenue bonds by the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority for WB phase B2, LLC. Adopt the resolution. We already voted on that. We're good. Going on. 1111. Yep. Yeah. Adopt the resolution. All right. Thank you. Mrs. Doyle. Hi, Mrs. Johnson. Hi, Mr.. McGee. Hi, Mr. page. Mr.. Smeagol. Mr.. Thomas. Doctor. Alexander. Hi. I have a couple of additional items, sir. The ordinance appointing Adam de Molina as the city attorney. Dispensed with the charter requirement for reading the ordinance twice and adopt with the effective date. Mr. Clanton. Hi. Mrs. Doyle. Hi. Mrs. Johnson. Hi, Mr. Magee. Hi, Mr.. Page. Hi, Mr.. Smigel. Congratulations. Adam, I. Mr.. Thomas, a. Doctor. Alexander. And I believe you have one more item, sir. I do. Um, Mr. Burnett, could you join me here, and then we're gonna. Can you join me here for a presentation? And then the council may take an action. We may not. We may reconsider. Tonight, the council wishes to present Burnett Pisco with a resolution that we will officially adopt by a vote, and then council members may make comments and reflections. For Burnett's many years of service. I'll just read the resolution. I made my comments earlier today at a reception for Burnett with his entire staff, and they're here as well. So, Burnett, I won't belabor the point. I'll read the resolution, and then the council may allow you to retire. It may not. City of Norfolk Resolution and it reads whereas Burnett, a pisco, has served the city of Norfolk for over 41 years as a city attorney, offering steadfast legal guidance, and has led the Department of Law for nearly 29 years of those years with distinction, vision, and unwavering commitment to public service. And Whereas, throughout his distinguished tenure, City Attorney Pisco has provided sound legal counsel to the mayors, city councils, city managers and every department of the city, ensuring that municipal actions were grounded in law, transparency, accountability and the best interest of Norfolk's residents. And Whereas City Attorney Pisco has guided the city through complex legal matters, major initiatives and significant policy decisions, including issues involving land use, economic development, public safety, environmental protection, and constitutional governance. Consistently demonstrating exceptional judgment, professionalism and dedication to the highest standards of ethical practice. And whereas some of city Attorney officials. Notable accomplishments include serving as the longest tenured municipal attorney in Hampton Roads, strengthening the city's legal framework through legislation, litigation management, and impartial counsel. Guiding the city through significant legal disputes, including a landmark charter ruling affirming the city attorney's prosecution, prosecution authority, and mentoring generations of attorneys over more than four decades of service. Now, Therefore be it resolved that the City Council of Norfolk hereby hereby recognizes Bernard de Pisco for his leadership and significant contributions to the city, and extend our thanks and appreciation for his many years of dedicated service to the city and its citizens. And be it further resolved that this resolution be recorded in the permanent proceedings of Council, and a copy thereof be presented to Bernard a pisco given under our hands. We all signed this 24th day of February, 2026. Mr. bull, a call for the vote. Adopt the resolution, Mr. Clanton. Tom, when we say we're just going to vote. We're going. To. We're going. To say and vote. Okay. So with this one here. Um, Bernard, uh, I think when I was at the chamber, I was one of my first time I got a chance to work with you back in 2004. Uh, not on counseling that one. But through the years, you have always been a consistent, um, figure here with the council. And you just think about council and you think about Bernard Pesco. Um, I have thoroughly, for the last year, serving on this council, um, enjoyed your ability to make the challenge. Um, even a young member of council to think and to to add that consistent guidance there. Um, so, Bernard, you will be missed. Um, and I think the mayor and several others were going to find somewhere to put you. Somewhere, um, put you. Because he lives in Norfolk. And, you know. That's my profession. No, we're not going to do that. But, um, well deserved 41 years. Um, and to just think about how you moved up to the city of Norfolk, um, and through your department There is just a testament of Team Norfolk and you will, like I said, be truly missed. So with that, I vote. I thank you, Mrs. Doyle. So, Bernard, our families have gone back a very long way, and you have known my family longer than I have personally. And I have appreciated over the years, I've served on school board and on city council and on boards and commissions, where you have provided very sound advice, given me guidance that I never anticipated, spoken to me as an equal, and provided so much history for the city that I would never have known had you not articulated it. You will be missed. Um. I look forward to continuing to seeing you personally and professionally, in whatever capacity we may place Bernard. Not put. Bernard. Anywhere, wherever you may continue to serve, you know, for our wonderful residents of Norfolk. Um, so on behalf of my family. I've known you for a very long time, many years predecessor. And he was a wonderful city attorney as well. And you were a great successor. And you have another successor that's going to be wonderful, too. And Adam Molina, you have, um, really, um, developed a very strong city attorney's office, and you continue to hire very well. And I appreciate the mentorship that you've given to all the attorneys and the paralegals and the staff along the way. So on behalf of me personally, my family and for the residents of Norfolk, thank you for your service. It's been a lot. It's taken a lot away from your family. But again, as we mentioned earlier, you now have grandchildren that you can go play with and have fun with. So enjoy. Your time. At little and you can get. Away with it. Exactly. Yeah. So Bernard, thank you very much. I really appreciate it. And there were moments that you and I have had together in certain restaurants and bars in Norfolk to be unnamed after meetings that have been very helpful to me personally. So I just appreciate the the personal guidance along the way. Thank you. I did I vote I yet. I you did. Mrs. Johnson. Um. Mr. burner um to the citizens of of Norfolk, um, before I came to city council, I was on the teachers executive union board. Um, and I learned labor law. So when I got to council, um, I wanted to test my wits on Bernhardt. Um, I thought I got it right, and, um, most of the time I did, surprisingly. And Bernard would say, and and one more thing made me, um. And then he would go on to explain to me further what it all meant. And, um, when I first got on council, there's one thing Bernhardt told me. He says. He said, it is my job. Um, and I don't want you to concern your yourself with trying to figure things out. It is my job to figure them out for you, to help you and to protect you. The rest of the council and the city. And I think, Mr. Pisco, your greatest accomplishment for us together. Um. And Bruce's Park. I don't know if you know Bruce's Park. It's a globe iron. And along with this council, the ones who started off with me in 2014, and my mayor, who believed in my dream and the dreams of the people. Um, I'm coming back from the hair salon, and I'm on the interstate and I get this call that there's a public meeting that no one knew about at the Slover, and it was strategically planned. And I get on the phone and I called Bernard and I said, I have a situation and I need your help. It's happening at the Slover. He said, Bernard Go said, I'll meet you on the steps of Slover Library. And he did. And we went to this meeting and they were trying to put a will. What was it? Will operate a trash transfer station. A transfer will operator in this community, which was only a block away from Cox Elementary. And Bernard Persico said, what do you want to do? Mamie and I boldly looked him in his eyes and I said, we're going to fight for the people. We're not going to allow this trash will operator to be in this impoverished community. And Berner said, what do you want to do? I said, let's go to court. And Bernard and his legal team won for for the people in Bruce's Park. And because of this council, my mayor and Bernard Pesco and his legal team, there will be a brand new community built from the ground up and Bruce's Park. So to burn or piss, go. Um, as the mayor has said, we're not done with you yet. And the mayor has a little time to think about. He's already said he's going to think about it, but trust me, he's not going to give you a whole lot of time. So enjoy the little time that you have before he assigns you something. And thank you for all the many years of serving the city of Norfolk. I vote I. Thank. You, Mr. Magee. Oh, I have a lot. Um, it was a 40 year career. I'm sorry that you're standing for this, Bernard. Um, I did not anticipate that when I made my notes. Um, first of all, on a personal level, I just want to say it has been an absolute honor to have the opportunity to serve with you. During my first year on council. I have learned so much from you. You have provided a wealth of background and information. You have shared wisdom with me. You have encouraged me when I've needed it. You've also cautioned me when I was about to mess up and at a personal level, I am tremendously grateful for that. I also want to, more importantly, thank you for the role that you've played on behalf of this entire council, for the councils that preceded us and then for the city at large. I worry that the public will never truly know or appreciate the magnitude of the contributions that you have made that have positively impacted this city. You have fought for openness and transparency in terms of how we do business. You have fought for fiscal responsibility. You have shared a host of stories with us about the past, some of which I have memorized at this point. But there is there is something to be said about understanding what's happened. Learning from that and not making those same mistakes over and over again. And I thank you for providing that to me and to Council. You have negotiated deals that have benefited this city for decades, past and decades to come. You have helped us unwind deals that maybe weren't the best deals. You have ensured that we've won more times than we've lost, whether that be a legal battle or something else. You have protected us against a host of different risks and threats to the city, and at times you have protected us from ourselves and we are tremendously grateful for that. You have also answered more than your fair share of really difficult and hard questions on our behalf. You have defended our decisions at times when they weren't the best decisions. You've taken shots for us and we are just tremendously appreciative, and we want you to know how much we recognize that. Last, but certainly not least, you have built a great team that I think will take us into the future. We appreciate that and we wish you the very, very best in your retirement. You have served honorably and your impact will be felt for decades to come. Thank you. And I vote aye. Mr. page. Wow. It's getting a little tough for me. Um, I remember when I first met Bernard. I didn't always say Bernie. I said Bernard. Courtney told me. Don't you do that. You're right, I did. Um, but you told me that it was your job to keep me out of trouble. And I just remember I was thinking, where have you been all of my life? And, you know, I feel real good sitting up here. An attorney on both sides. So, you know, I can't go. But so far, you know, off the cliff, knowing that I have two attorneys. So, Brennan, I need to find a way to make some more money so I can retain you, that you're leaving. And I ask that you give a city council discount. So if I can get Mr. Thomas here, the rights to negotiate my feet, I'll pay you a little bit to, um. You know, I'm gonna miss you. I mean, uh, probably talk to you more than anybody else about how we need to do the things that I plan on doing. For what? For? In the community. And you've been nothing but a gentleman in the midst of some fires that are. You know, I've started and you taught me how to get things done and to put the fires out sometimes. So I wish you well on where you go. And I hope you know you've touched many lives, even some that will never get a chance to know who you are. Decisions that you made and how you guided us. The guide, this city and so many that have come before us. I am proud on this day to say that I know. Bernard. Thank you for your service. I thank. You. Don't forget. Well, is. That going far? Councilman Magee had a lot to say. I'm going to need to give you my chair to sit down. No, I'm going to keep it brief because the man wants to retire. He doesn't want to stand up here. His knees are starting to buckle. He's. He's getting older, guys. So I'm used to retirements being rows. So all this mushy stuff. I don't get it. So, um. First, a lot of things have already been said that I think is important. And I've been on council almost 16 years now, so I've seen a lot over the years. And how you've interacted with council members? The first thing is, and I think it's important. You know, being an elected official or being in this position, it's not popular. A lot of times there's decisions and things that are made that people sometimes don't understand or they disagree with, especially if you're an attorney. Um, there's a lot of things you disagree with. But as a Norfolk citizen as well, because we are all citizens, we pay taxes. We spend money in the city of Norfolk. I think it's been fun for me as a councilman to see the other side of city government and what is done, and I don't know if people understand the magnitude. Whether you disagree or not. In public opinion, what this position does to protect the citizens of Norfolk. To protect the purse and wallets. And that is such a significant part. And for somebody who has been able to sit up here and take criticism from citizens and still be able to do this work every day, it's very similar to what we do is is a monumental task. And you've done an excellent job with that. Preparing future leaders. A lot of people don't know as well how many judges have come out of this office. Because of this leadership, his leadership. And that's important. So as a citizen, I thank you for the work you've done. And then as a council member, um, you know, uh, Bernard is a council's, uh, city attorney as well. And you've heard a couple of my colleagues say that he is also here to protect us. Um, I have a lot of stories that would be better. Um, um, uh, retold over drinks. Um, than here. The dais of how many times, uh, Bernard has protected me, um, protected my colleagues. Um, because it is, once again, can be an unfair or unpopular job. And sometimes people make up stuff and people say things. And he's always been there. And he told me that when I joined council, he knew I came in, uh, different than most council members. Um, having been an incumbent. Um, and that I was kind of going to be on the outside a little bit, and he told me at the end of the day that he would be there. Um, and he would always stand up for us and what's right. And I think we all respect that. We all know that. And that's why we've mentioned it. So thank you for all your years of service to the city of Norfolk. Um, we appreciate everything you've done. We know you're still going to be here. you'll find some way to be involved. We know that. But thank you from the bottom of my heart as a citizen and as a council member for everything that you've done for us. Hi. Mr. Thomas. I'll try to be even more brief. Um, Bernard, I don't think the world will ever know. Um, the things that you've done for this city, uh, for the citizens of the city, for the leadership of the city, um, for city councils past. And by setting up your office for City Council's future and so on behalf of all of those folks, again, as so many have said, thank you. Thank you for what you've done for protecting us and protecting the city and protecting the residents and protecting the city's purse. Uh, and one of the few things that I don't think have been mentioned so far, um, that you can say about Bernard is he has an absolutely stellar reputation in the local legal community. And so, uh, that that's not easy. And so you've earned that over your, over your career. And so kudos to you. Um, and what else I'll end with is that you embody, um, an attorney and counselor at law. Not only are you a lawyer, but you've provided so much private counsel to so many people in this room that has helped us in so many different ways. So thank you. How about I. Doctor Alexander? How about I counsel? Please stand for picture. This man before the picture. I have one brief moment of rebuttal. It has been an honor and a privilege. And could I have Mr. Ball join us for this picture, please? Mr. bull, please. Join me, please. Um, and I'd like to echo the comments of the earlier speakers who thanked you that without you, um, this city, um, would not be nearly what it is today. Uh, and you've mentioned yourself speaking about me, how difficult it is and how much you have to sacrifice for the good of this city. And you've done it. And I have been here for 40 years, and the improvements are astounding. And they continue. And I do look forward to Lulu Land and. All of it. Um, I've played a small role, and I thank you. As I say again, it's been an honor and a privilege, and I haven't done anything. I'll take a page of former President Barack Obama's that nobody does anything on their own. So, uh, Miss Johnson, Chris, graciously mention the little tussle that we had with the trash company that wanted to pollute, um, Bruce's Park. Um, and so she got me involved. And then she. And now Senator Graves rallied the community. The community's expression was strong, and the mayor stepped in and contacted our son of Norfolk Governor Northam and made a huge difference. And then my successor and Mr. Molina whipped their butts in court, and my role was small. So again, it's been my honor and privilege, and I thank you. Okay. All right. Tell us what, Andrew. That's okay. The closer. That's perfect. Closer. That's great. Right there. All right, everyone here on three. 123. One. One. Two. Three. Got it. Got it. Have anything. Else? All right. Okay.