1 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON Wednesday, July 5, 2017, AT 6:00 p.m. IN THE Second Floor Conference Room. THE PROPOSED AGENDA IS AS FOLLOWS: Closed session as provided by Section 2.2-3712 of the Virginia Code BY ORDER OF THE MAYOR BY Paige Rice SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM – July 5, 2017 Council met in special session on this date with the following members present: Ms. Galvin, Ms. Szakos, Mr. Signer, Mr. Bellamy.1) On motion by Ms. Szakos, seconded by Mr. Bellamy, Council voted, (Ayes: Ms. Szakos, Ms. Galvin, Mr. Signer, Mr. Bellamy; Noes: None; Absent at time of vote; Mr. Fenwick) to meet in closed session for: 1) Consideration and interviews of prospective candidates for appointment to boards and commissions, as authorized by Virginia Code sec. 2.2-3711 (A) (1); and, 2) Consultation with legal counsel for advice regarding a possible resolution of the claims pending in the litigation between Charlottesville Parking Center, Inc. and the City of Charlottesville where such consultation in an open meeting would adversely affect the City’s litigating posture, as authorized by Virginia Code sec. 2.2-3711 (A) (7). On motion by Ms. Szakos, seconded by Mr. Bellamy, Council certified by the following vote (Ayes: Ms. Galvin, Ms. Szakos, Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Bellamy; Noes: None; Absent at time of vote; Mr. Signer), that to the best of each Council Member's knowledge, only public business matters lawfully exempted from the open meeting requirements of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and identified in the motion convening the closed session were heard, discussed or considered in the closed session. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - July 5, 2017 ROLL CALL Council met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Mr. Signer, Mr. Bellamy, Mr. Fenwick, Ms. Galvin, Ms. Szakos. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Ms. Galvin announced the City was awarded with the Sol Smart Bronze Award. Ms. Susan Elliott accepted the award on behalf of the Office of Sustainability. Ms. Szakos announced the Very Special Arts (VSA) opening reception for the VSA Art Show. 2 Mr. Signer announced his open office hour this coming Wednesday from noon to 1:00 p.m. He also announced several events taking place as alternatives to the July 8 demonstration planned by the KKK group from North Carolina. Mr. Bellamy reminded residents of Mr. Alex Zan's "Yo, Let It Go" initiatives. He said the Black Male Alliance has job training and openings; please email bmacville@gmail.com for more information. Mr. Bellamy thanked the community for coming together in light of the events taking place this Saturday. Mr. Fenwick announced Parks and Recreation month. He announced several upcoming events and read a proclamation in honor of Parks and Recreation month. Mr. Vic Garber was present to accept on behalf of the department. CITY MANAGER RESPONSE TO MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC Mr. Jones advised Council that the City Attorney's office determined the City does not have the ability to prohibit the KKK to hold a rally at Justice Park or to deny the group coming on August 12 the right to protest. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS On motion by Mr. Fenwick, seconded by Ms. Szakos, the following appointments were made to Boards and Commissions: to the CRHA, Audrey Oliver and Latita Talbert. (Ayes: Ms. Szakos, Ms. Galvin, Mr. Signer, Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Bellamy; Noes: None.) MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC Mr. Signer read rules for participation during Matters by the Public. The Rev. Elaine Ellis Thomas, St. Paul's Memorial Church, on behalf of the Charlottesville Clergy Collective, read a statement regarding the planned events on July 8. She reviewed plans for the community on that day and in the weeks following. Mr. Walk Heinecke, 1521 Amherst St., said he is disappointed that the Police Department has been allowed to harass activist groups. He said Form Based Code should provide for more equitable development processes in the City; it will accelerate gentrification in the City. He asked that developers stop being able to pay into an affordable housing fund rather than actually building affordable housing. Mr. Jason Kessler, City resident, said his rally is a free speech rally and has nothing to do with violence. He said Mr. Bellamy's spending policies are racist and are redistributing white people's income to minorities. The Rev. Dr. Susan Minasian, Pastor of Sojourners United Church of Christ, said that she supports the community during these increasingly trying times. She said young people in her congregation are worried about the hateful things happening. 3 Mr. Matthew Gillikin, 726 Orangedale Ave., Speech Language pathologist at UVA, said the City addresses housing accessibility by increasing the housing supply through high-density development and other tactics, but the City should also partner with Albemarle Country to help grow housing availability in both the City and the County. Mr. Kevin Cox, 311 Fairway Ave., said anyone who uses West Main, from pedestrians to drivers, is seeing a huge increase in the amount of traffic and street use by pedestrians and bicyclists. People's attitude needs to change to keep pedestrians safe, and the Police Department is not enforcing pedestrian rules. Mr. Chris Hendricks, 1527 University Ave., spoke regarding the appeal of the BAR's decision to deny a cell antenna concealment feature. Allowing one tower to be placed opens this up to everyone doing so. Please support the BAR's denial. Mr. Chukma Nakni said he supported the Lee Statue, and the Black Lives Matter group has been targeting his friends and him. He urged Council to give land back to the Monacan Indians if they want to make things right. Rev. Seth Wispelwey, 410 13th St NE, said the clergy will be showing up regularly in Charlottesville to support the community. Ms. Galvin responded to the comments about Form Based Code. She said this Council supports affordable housing everywhere in the City. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes for June 19, 2017 b. APPROPRIATION: Virginia Department of Health Special Nutrition Program Summer Food Service Program - $90,000 (2nd reading) Summer Food Service Program WHEREAS, the City of Charlottesville, through Parks and Recreation, has received approval for reimbursement up to $90,000 from the Virginia Department of Health Special Nutrition Program to provide free breakfast and lunch to children attending summer camp programs; and WHEREAS, the grant award covers the period from period June 1, 2017 through October 31, 2017. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia, that the sum of $90,000, received from the Virginia Department of Health Special Nutrition Program is hereby appropriated in the following manner: 4 Revenue – $90,000 Fund: 209 Internal Order: 1900282 G/L Account: 430120 Expenditures - $90,000 Fund: 209 Internal Order: 1900282 G/L Account: 530670 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this appropriation is conditioned upon the receipt of $105,000 from the Virginia Department of Health Special Nutrition Program. c. APPROPRIATION: $23,312.37 to Charlottesville Affordable Housing Fund for loan repay (2nd reading) Charlottesville Affordable Housing Fund WHEREAS, the City of Charlottesville has received funding from the payoff of the Lutticia Wilhite Deed of Trust ($23,312.37); and NOW, THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia, that the sum of $23,312.37 be received as payment from Lutticia Wilhite, and appropriated as follows: Revenues: $23,312.37 Fund: 426 Project: CP-084 G/L Code: 451160 Expenditures: $23,312.37 Fund: 426 Project: CP-084 G/L Code: 599999 d. APPROPRIATION: Strategic Investment Area Form-Based Code - $228,000 (carried) Strategic Investment Area Form-Based Code e. RESOLUTION: Expanding McIntire Recycling Center Hours McIntire Recycling Center Hours RESOLUTION Approval of McIntire Recycling Center Hours of Operation BE IT RESOLVED by the Council for the City of Charlottesville, Virginia, that the proposed expanded McIntire Recycling Center (MRC) operating hours are approved: • Monday will be added as a day the MRC is open. • Operating hours will increase from 40 to 60 hours per week during Daylight Savings Time (March – November). 5 • Operating hours will increase from 40 to 54 hours per week during Eastern Standard Time (Winter). f. RESOLUTION: RSWA Local Government Support Agreement for Recycling Programs RSWA Local Government Support Agreement for Recycling Programs RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Council for the City of Charlottesville, Virginia, that the City Manager is hereby authorized to sign the following document, in form approved by the City Attorney or his designee. Amendment No. 6 to the Local Government Support Agreement for Recycling Programs among the City, Albemarle County and the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority, dated August 23, 2011, extending the expiration date of the original Agreement to June 30, 2018. g. ORDINANCE: Cemetery Access Easement at Buford Middle School (2nd reading) Cemetery Access Easement APPROVING A DEED OF EASEMENT FROM THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA, AS GRANTORS, AND NANCY K. O’BRIEN AND EXPEDITION TRUST COMPANY, AS CO-TRUSTEES OF THE FRANCIS HARRISON FIFE RESIDENCE TRUST, AS GRANTEES, ACROSS THE BUFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL PROPERTY AT 1000 CHERRY AVENUE. h. ORDINANCE: City Land Conveyance at Grady Avenue and Preston Avenue (2nd reading) City Land Conveyance AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF CITY-OWNED RIGHT-OF-WAY AND LAND ADJACENT TO 946 GRADY AVENUE TO DAIRY HOLDINGS, LLC i. ORDINANCE: Quitclaim Gas Easements to VDOT (Fontana and Hyland Ridge Subdivisions) (carried) Quitclaim Gas Easements to VDOT 6 On motion by Ms. Galvin, seconded by Mr. Bellamy, the consent agenda passed. (Ayes: Ms. Szakos, Ms. Galvin, Mr. Signer, Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Bellamy; Noes: None.) PUBLIC HEARING / ORDINANCE: APPROVAL OF SALE OF BAYLOR LANE LOT (carried) Approval of Sale of Baylor Lane Lot Mr. Daly, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented to Council. Ms. Szakos said she supports this, but any Request for Proposals (RFP) for sale in the future should give preference for affordability. On motion, the public hearing was opened. Having no speakers, the public hearing was closed. On motion by Ms. Szakos, seconded by Ms. Galvin, the ordinance carried for a second reading. PUBLIC HEARING / ORDINANCE: KING ST. REZONING APPLICATION (carried) King St. Rezoning Application Mr. Matt Alfele, City Planner, Neighborhood Development Services, presented to Council and answered clarifying questions. Mr. Oliver Platt Mills presented to Council. Mr. Fenwick thanked Mr. Mills for his engagement with the neighborhood and the community and said he is supportive of this application. Mr. Bellamy also thanked Mr. Mills for his work. On motion, the public hearing was opened. Having no speakers, the public hearing was closed. Ms. Szakos moved to approve the King Street rezoning ordinance. Ms. Galvin seconded the motion. Ms. Galvin said she supports this project because it fills a gap in our Comprehensive Plan by providing a transition between corridors. PUBLIC HEARING /RESOLUTION: 1011 E. JEFFERSON SPECIAL USE PERMIT 1011 E. Jefferson Special Use Permit 7 Ms. Carrie Rainey, City Planner, Neighborhood Development Services, presented to Council. Mr. Chuck Rotgin presented to Council and requested that Council accept staff's recommendations with an additional provision related to density. Ms. Valerie Long presented a power point presentation to Council. Council recessed at 8:40 p.m. and reconvened at 8:51 p.m. Ms. Long completed her presentation. Mr. Brown informed Council about conditions imposed in connection with residential special use permits regarding affordable housing per the state code. The applicant’s representatives answered clarifying questions for Council. On motion, Mr. Signer opened the public hearing. Mr. George Gilliam, 210 10th St. NE, said Council is being asked to do something that is almost without precedent regarding the proposed increase in density. The Comprehensive Plan will be updated in 2018, and the Strategic Investment Area should be considered. Ms. Elizabeth Lawson, 1201 Jefferson St., suggested that the neighborhood association give consideration to this development if they were single family dwelling units. The neighborhood has asked that the density be lowered on units per acre, without response from the developer. Ms. Carolyn Belt, 1011 Little High St., said she is against the special use permit. Mr. Tim Hulbert, Brandywine Dr., said this is an opportunity to provide attractive, affordable and walkable workforce housing in the City. The Chamber of Commerce reaffirms their strong support for this project. Ms. Phyllis Ross, 210 10th St. NE, said she is dismayed over the size and density proposed for the SUP at 1011 E. Jefferson St. The building will tower over the neighborhood. Ms. Page Gilliam, 210 10th St., said the engine driving this project is outsized in density. The applicant should have made the same concessions to size and form on 10th St. that they did on 11th St. Mr. Herb Beskin, 1107 E. Jefferson St., said this will impact the established neighborhood, doubling the number of family units and forever changing the neighborhood. It is not in keeping with its surroundings or the Comprehensive Plan. Allowing four times the density is not justified. There are viable alternatives to a mammoth apartment building. Please reject this project, or send it back to the drawing board. 8 Ms. Sumner Brown, 1107 E. Jefferson St., said many of the neighborhood members and board members are on vacation. They are passionate against this special use permit. She said the traffic study is not using common sense, because current use for the building is not residential, and it makes a lot of assumptions about potential residents. Mr. Greg Powe, architect at 208 3rd St., said the by-right uses for this building would cause a larger negative impact than the proposed SUP use. Ms. Elizabeth Turner, 210 10th St. NE, said her primary concern is the proposed density for this location. She said she represents many neighbors who oppose this project but could not be here due to vacation plans. Mr. David Geist, 210 10th St. NE, said he was alarmed at the plans for this huge new building. He is most concerned with the decision to remove one story from the east side and place it on the side of 10th St., increasing the height on the west side by 20%. Please keep this building on a reasonable scale to preserve the character of the neighborhood. Ms. Shawnee West, 1204 E. Jefferson, said she loves the economic diversity of her neighborhood, and she opposes the SUP, particularly the density. She said there has been no compromise from the developer regarding density, and the neighborhood is not being listened to. Please go back to the drawing board and scale down the density. She asked those who oppose this to stand. She said there would have been many more here that opposed the SUP if this were not scheduled during a summer vacation week. Ms. Diane Dale, 1104 Hazel St., member of the Martha Jefferson Neighborhood Association board, said the neighborhood appreciates mixed use neighborhoods. However, the visual impact should be considered from all angles, including the adjacent blocks. The traffic will increase, and the pattern of movement will be during the morning and evening rush hours, putting added stress to the already overburdened Locust Avenue. Ms. Allison Campbell, 1120 E. Jefferson St., said this is not a transitional building. There are houses on the 900 and 1100 blocks. These residents will not care as much about the neighborhood because they will be renters. Please at least drop the building plans down by a floor. Mr. Bryan Keena, 1126 E. Jefferson St., requested that Council be forward-looking by not changing the skyline and the scale of their neighborhood. He said Council should ask exactly how much the developer intends to charge for rent. Please request that the developers return with a lower density. Ms. Julia Risemen, 1208 E. Jefferson St. said the proposed density is too high and will have a tremendous negative impact on the neighborhood. Affordable housing is important for diversity. Mr. William Wiley, 1111 E. Jefferson St., said the physicians that support this building do not live in this neighborhood. The building as scaled will be unattractive, and the traffic will 9 have a negative impact. Commercial space will be available, causing more traffic. Please reject this SUP and request less density. Ms. Grace Hale, 1111 E. Jefferson, asked Council to reject this SUP. She said this is not going to be affordable housing and is motivated by profit. Please give the neighborhood a better process with more engagement. The neighborhood wants to maintain economic diversity, and this project is out of scale. Ms. Ann Mercer, 1200 E. Jefferson St., said this SUP will set a bad precedent for other projects and does not address the neighborhood's primary concern, which is density. Ms. Logan Blancoe, 1200 E. Jefferson St., said she does not support granting this SUP. The density will have a negative impact on the neighborhood. This would not pass form based code. Affordable housing should not be achieved with an SUP. Mr. Luke Juday, 1002 Rose Hill Dr., said the only issue here is density. There are community members who wish they could live downtown but cannot. If this is not the place for more housing, then please tell us where the right place would be. Mr. Matthew Gillikin, 726 Orangedale Ave., resident of the Fifeville community, said if this project were denied, it would impact their neighborhood as well. People would push out into other neighborhoods in an attempt to find affordable housing. Traffic will be improved if more people can live close to downtown. If we do not approve projects like this, we will become inaccessible to those who do not have money. Ms. Nicole Scero, 3000 City Walk Way, said she personally worked on these application materials. However, she is speaking as a professional millennial, which is who this project is for. There are many young families and young professionals at City Walk Way, and she sees this project as providing the same opportunity for housing near downtown. Mr. Nathan Van Husser, 1215 Little High St., said the King St. developer did a great job at satisfying the residents. This project however, went south because the developer tried to railroad the neighborhood. This is not the way a process such as this should work. Please ask the developers to go back and work with the neighborhood in a more favorable fashion. Ms. Melanie Miller, 528 Locust Ave., said this project is proposing four times the density that is allowed by-right. Let the work of the Comprehensive Plan stand. If density should be quadrupled here, that should be reflected in an updated Comprehensive Plan. She asked Council to support the Planning Commission's decision. Mr. John Ewell, Owensville Rd., is a small percentage owner of the Jefferson medical building. He said this building is beautiful, and he encouraged approval. Mr. Walt Heinecke, 1521 Amherst St., said neighborhoods are disappointed with what is happening with development in this town. He said Council should use this opportunity to do the right thing by the neighborhood. This will not provide affordable housing. Perhaps the by-right 10 development of this area should be reexamined. This project puts the burden on the neighborhood. Mr. Bob Pinneo, Woolen Mills resident and architect, asked Council for their support for this project, which will bring more vibrancy to our streets, support public transit, and provide affordable family homes. Mr. Percy Montague, 117 Bollingwood Rd., General Partner of the Jefferson Limited Medical Partnership, and CEO of Montague Miller Real State, said the physicians who practiced in this building have a vested interest in the future of this property. The proposed building has been redesigned three times at great expenses in order to meet the City's goals and plans. The existing building is obsolete and will be redeveloped, be it by-right or with thoughtful design. On motion, Mr. Signer closed the public hearing. Ms. Szakos thanked the public for speaking. She said the Planning Commission voted to deny the project, but it was a 4-3 vote, indicating good arguments on both sides. There is harm that could come to the neighborhood if a by-right project were built, and this is part of the area where we want to increase density to encourage more urban, pedestrian development. She made a motion to support the resolution as presented in the agenda with the additional proffers. Mr. Bellamy seconded the motion. Mr. Bellamy said there are good arguments on both sides, but he was disappointed in the lack of support for providing for residents who want to live in the community. Ms. Galvin said she cannot support this SUP because the negative impacts outweigh the positive. Spillover lighting is an issue, scale massing and footprint is out of place in comparison to existing buildings, increased traffic, housing affordability is not necessarily addressed, and many of the smaller older homes in this neighborhood are already affordable. Mr. Fenwick said there is an ethical component to the issue of redevelopment in and near our neighborhoods. Little High residents have valid concerns over increased density. Mr. Signer asked the applicant to speak about changes to conditions that were made regarding density. Mr. Signer said he came into this evening undecided. He is weighing key factors, including by-right options for commercial use, opportunities to lower the density, and consideration for supply and demand of market rate housing, Ms. Galvin said this is not only about density; this is also about form, which matters greatly to the character of the neighborhood. Mr. Bellamy said we need to consider whether the Millennials count when considering the community. We should provide housing for a variety of residents. Ms. Szakos said it is not ethical to stall this project until we can change the zoning. The current zoning allows for a much bigger building than what is being asked for with this SUP. Ms. Galvin said this SUP does not meet the future land use plan for the City's 2013 Comprehensive Plan. 11 Mr. Fenwick said there have been substantial changes to this from what the Planning Commission saw and suggested Council send it back to the Planning Commission. Mr. Signer said turning this down likely results in commercial use of this property. Mr. Brown asked for clarification on which set of conditions are included in the motion. Ms. Long said all units shall be either 1 or 2 bedroom units and up to 50% of the dwelling units shall be 2 bedrooms. Ms. Szakos and Ms. Long agreed to the additions to the conditions of the resolution. Ms. Long pointed out another change in paragraph 6e, "relocation of the existing two-way stop located at the intersection of 11th Street NE and Little High Street, in order to stop traffic traveling on Little High Street, to an alternate location designated by the City Traffic Engineer.” She said that many representatives of the neighborhood have expressed reservations about the two-way stop. Ms. Szakos suggested adding “if such is approved by the City". Ms. Long agreed. Ms. Long said that a new paragraph 11 is the condition that they worked out with Ms. Elliot regarding solar energy. The new paragraph reads as “the redevelopment of the subject property shall include the installation of solar energy systems sufficient, at a minimum, to offset the electrical usage and the common areas of the development.” Ms. Long said that new condition 12 reads, “For every 1,500 sq. ft. of commercial space within the project, there shall be a reduction of one (1) dwelling unit up to 10,000 feet of commercial space.” Mr. Signer asked about the flexibility of raising the amount of commercial space from 10,000 feet up to 15,000 feet for a reduction of one (1) dwelling unit. Ms. Szakos supported leaving paragraph 12 as is and to leave the concept plan as is without raising the commercial square footage. Mr. Brown reviewed the changes. Ms. Szakos said that number 4g should say no more than 15,000 feet of the building shall be for commercial use. Mr. Bellamy accepted the modifications to the motion. Mr. Signer pointed out that with the negotiation they would be reducing the residential density by 8%. Mr. Fenwick asked about the location of the affordable units. Ms. Long said that as of right now, they are committed to providing affordable housing units either on site or off site on land within the adjacent Downtown or Downtown North mixed use corridor zoning districts. She said they are planning to provide the affordable units on site. The resolution approving a special use permit to authorize a multifamily dwelling at 1011 East Jefferson Street containing up to 87 dwelling units per acre passed as amended. (Ayes: Ms. Szakos, Mr. Signer, Mr. Bellamy; Noes: Ms. Galvin, Mr. Fenwick.) 12 Mr. Signer called for a recess at 11:17 p.m.; the meeting reconvened at 11:22 p.m. RESOLUTION: BAR DENIAL APPEAL - 1521 UNIVERSITY AVENUE BAR Denial Appeal - 1521 University Avenue Ms. Mary Joy Scala presented to Council and answered clarifying questions. Mr. Fenwick moved to deny the appeal. Having no second, the motion failed. Mr. Bellamy moved to adopt the resolution as included in the materials; Ms. Galvin seconded. Mr. Signer asked if Council agreed to defer the last three reports to the second meeting in August due to the late hour. Council agreed. Ms. Galvin said the City should establish a concealment policy for this type of equipment. The applicant clarified that there is a 150 day time limit on this matter, which started in February. A vote on Mr. Bellamy's motion to overturn the BAR's decision failed. (Ayes: Mr. Bellamy; Noes: Ms. Szakos, Mr. Signer, Ms. Galvin, Mr. Fenwick.) Mr. Bellamy made a motion to deny the appeal and uphold the BAR's decision. Mr. Fenwick seconded the motion. Ms. Galvin said we need a long-term solution to this problem. Mr. Jones said staff can commit to benchmarking. The other issue is that is takes more time on the part of the applicant to identify another building on the Corner that would accommodate their needs. The motion to uphold the BAR's decision passed. (Ayes: Mr. Bellamy, Ms. Szakos, Mr. Signer, Ms. Galvin, Mr. Fenwick; Noes: None.) RESOLUTION FOR BAR APPLICATION 17-04-02 (1521-1527 University Avenue) BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council for the City of Charlottesville, Virginia, that Council denies a COA for BAR 17-04-02, proposing installation of wireless communication transmission equipment on the roof of a building located at 1521-1527 University Avenue, WHERAS, the proposed installation(s) and concealment feature is NOT architecturally compatible with the character of this property or the Corner ADC District. For the reasons noted in the BAR’s April 18, 2017 decision, and for the reasons noted within the Staff Reports to both the BAR and this Council, the nature and placement of the proposed “chimney” is not typical or 13 common within this ADC District, and is not in keeping with the character of the existing building. ORDINANCE: SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT (carried) Solar Energy Systems Zoning Text Amendment Ms. Szakos asked that Council simply ask questions on this item and not hold a discussion. Mr. Signer agreed. Ms. Susan Elliott, Climate Protection Coordinator, presented to Council. On motion by Ms. Galvin, seconded by Ms. Szakos, the ordinance carried for a second reading. REPORT: PARKING UPDATE RESOLUTION: ESTABLISHING PARKING RATES ORDINANCE: PARKING ORDINANCE CHANGES (carried) RESOLUTION: PARKING ADVISORY BOARD Parking Update Mr. Chris Engel, Director of Economic Development, presented to Council. He introduced Mr. Rick Siebert, Parking Manager, who presented to Council on the parking resolutions and ordinance. Mr. Brown recommended removing the words "not more than". Mr. Engel said this was meant to address existing parking meters, which are not intended to go away immediately. Ms. Galvin said she accepts the language as it is. On motion by Ms. Szakos, seconded by Ms. Galvin, the resolution for establishing parking rates at not more than $1.80 per hour passed. (Ayes: Mr. Bellamy, Ms. Szakos, Mr. Signer, Ms. Galvin; Noes: Mr. Fenwick.) Mr. Siebert presented on the ordinance and answered clarifying questions. Ms. Szakos confirmed that the machines do not store credit card data. Ms. Galvin moved to adopt the ordinance; Ms. Szakos seconded the motion. The ordinance carried for a second reading. Mr. Siebert presented on the Parking Advisory Board and answered clarifying questions from Council. Ms. Szakos asked why there are no term limits for the Parking Advisory Panel since most of the boards and commissions have term limits. She asked her fellow Councilors about setting a term limit of eight or six years. Council agreed to use the default term limits set out in the City Code, three 2-year terms. Ms. Szakos moved to adopt the resolution as amended, and Ms. Galvin seconded. The resolution passed. (Ayes: Mr. Bellamy, Ms. Szakos, Mr. Signer, Ms. Galvin, Mr. Fenwick; Noes: None.) 14 RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Council for the City of Charlottesville, Virginia, that metered on-street parking shall require payment between the hours of 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM, Monday through Saturday, at a rate of not more than $1.80 per hour. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Council for the City of Charlottesville, Virginia, that there is hereby created a Parking Advisory Panel, composed of seven (7) members appointed by City Council, to act as an advisory body to City Staff and City Council. The Parking Advisory Panel will also have one (1) ex officio member to serve as a staff liaison. The purpose and charges are as stated on the attached document. The initial terms of the seven (7) appointed members are as follows: Three (3) members shall serve for three (3) years; two (2) members shall serve for two (2) years; two (2) members shall each serve for one (1) year. At the expiration of each term, any member of the Panel may serve additional two (2) year terms. The members are limited to serving three (3) terms. REPORT: EFFICIENCY STUDY PRIORITY 1 RECOMMENDATIONS UPDATE (Deferred) RESOLUTION: VINEGAR HILL MONUMENT (Deferred) RESOLUTION: LIBERATION DAY (Deferred) OTHER BUSINESS Ms. Szakos said that she will be absent for the July 17, 2017 Council meeting, visiting Poggio a Caiano, one of Charlottesville’s Sister Cities. MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC Ms. Melanie Miller, Locust Ave, said that the yearlong traffic study is over, and she wants to move to the next approach. Also, 150 Madison Lane, a former fraternity house, is being demolished by neglect, which is against City code. She said it is difficult for the public to access City Hall when there is a concert and suggested opening the Market St. door when a concert coincides with meetings. She requested that Council amend their motion for renaming the parks to strike the “Historic Resources Committee” as an advisory body. The meeting was adjourned at 12:54 a.m. Clerk of Council