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Norfolk City Council approves new NSU precinct, event permits, and coastal storm mitigation contract

NorfolkApr 28, 20264 min read

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Council met April 28, 2026 (work session at 4:00 p.m.; action meeting at 6:00 p.m.). Key actions included a proposal to establish a new precinct and polling location at Norfolk State University limited to on‑campus student residents; confirmation of a new Parks & Recreation director; adoption of consent items (including extensions and conditional use permits); authorization for use of city property for the 2026 F.U.S.E. Fest; and approval to enter a design‑build contract for the Norfolk Coastal Storm Risk Management nonstructural flood mitigation program. Council also held and certified a closed session concerning a public contract in the East Ocean View area (Ward 5).

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Presented and moved forward a proposal to establish a new precinct and polling location at Norfolk State University limited to on‑campus student residents (1,023 registered voters; potential capacity up to 3,000).
Certified special election turnout at 38.15 percent (reported by Director of Elections and General Registrar Stephanie Iles).
Introduced and noted appointment of Lakita Frazier as new Director of Parks and Recreation.
Approved motion to convene a closed session under Clause 29 of subsection (A) of Section 2.2‑3711 of the Virginia FOIA to discuss a public contract in the East Ocean View area (Ward 5); subsequently adopted a resolution certifying the closed meeting.
Adopted consent agenda items unanimously, including: an extension to commence activation of a conditional use permit for a large‑scale solar energy collection facility at 2400 Berkley Avenue Extended; an ordinance permitting an encroachment (wall‑mounted sign) at 424 West 21st Street; conditional use permits for a restaurant with extended hours and sale of alcoholic beverages at 9565 Shore Drive; and a resolution declaring Sail250 Virginia an extended special event (June 16–23, 2026).
Adopted ordinance authorizing TWP–The Youth Movement to use city property at 801 and 901 Church Street on June 6, 2026 for the 2026 “F.U.S.E. Fest.”
Approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a design‑build contract for the Norfolk Coastal Storm Risk Management Nonstructural Flood Mitigation Program.
Considered and moved forward ordinances amending the City Code related to vehicle pickup requirements and amendments to the Stormwater Design & Construction Manual.

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