Norfolk City Council Formal Session - April 14, 2026

The Norfolk City Council held a formal session on April 14, 2026, which included ceremonial recognitions, public hearings, consent agenda approvals, and new business discussions. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of a lease agreement with the Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast for city property at 8420 Granby Street and several budget amendments to appropriate grant funds totaling over $100,000 for public library branches, fire services, crisis intervention, and substance abuse recovery programs. Additionally, the council approved a conditional use permit for the Black Eyed Peas restaurant with an amendment restricting disc jockey entertainment. Public comments prominently featured concerns about the city's contract with Flock Group Inc. for automatic license plate reader cameras, with multiple speakers urging the council to terminate the contract due to privacy, security, and surveillance misuse issues. No new procurement contracts were awarded during the meeting, but the discussion highlighted potential future policy considerations regarding surveillance technology procurement and data security.