July 14, 2026 Norfolk City Council Formal Session

The Norfolk City Council held a formal session on July 14, 2026, which included several procurement-related actions and public hearings. Key procurement activities involved the receipt and acceptance of a bid from NCC Rehab LLC for a ten-year lease of city-owned properties at 215 Saint Paul's Boulevard and 201 East Hamilton Avenue, known as Chrysler Hall and Scope. The council approved ordinances authorizing the City Manager to execute lease and development agreements with NCC Rehab LLC for these properties. Additionally, the council authorized the issuance and sale of up to $60 million in water revenue bonds and approved lease agreements with HBO's Tailor Shop, Inc. and Genghis Khan Mongolian Barbecue Restaurant, Inc. Budget amendments were adopted to appropriate funds from opioid litigation settlements, state behavioral health grants, stormwater management capital improvement funds, and federal crime control grants. The council also approved a one-time bonus for state-supported constitutional officers and Norfolk Community Services Board employees and revised the fiscal year 2027 compensation plan. Public hearings addressed zoning changes, conditional use permits, and the establishment of a new voting precinct at Norfolk State University. Several community members spoke on issues including public safety, surveillance concerns related to automated license plate readers (Flock cameras), civic engagement, and community development. The council voted to continue one agenda item to a future meeting due to concerns about community outreach by the applicant. Overall, the meeting combined procurement decisions with community engagement and policy discussions.