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All are welcome to join Citizens for a Better City (CBC) on Sunday, April 19th for their Annual Meeting & Cocktail Reception at Falls Church’s Hilton Garden Inn, 706 West Broad Street.
Reception begins at 5:00 PM with drinks & light hors d’oeuvres followed by our meeting at 6:00 PM.
Cocktails including 2015 dues $30 per person
You may pay at the door or in advance. Make your check out to Citizens for a Better City and mail to CBC, PO BOX 6080, Falls Church, VA 22042
Parking Available in Hotel Parking Garage. Entrance to Parking Garage off of Broad Street.
For Questions – Contact Sally Ekfelt: at ekfelt@gmail.com
AGENDA FOR THE WORK SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA
HELD IN THE DOGWOOD ROOM AT CITY HALL, 300 PARK AVENUE AT 07:30 P.M., TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2015
| A. |
Joint Session with the Economic Development Authority |
| 1. |
Local and Regional Trends in Office and Retail Sector: Greg Liesch, Delta Associates |
| 2. |
Discussion of Potential Business District Improvements and Downtown Park Improvements (Request: discussion and joint strategic planning) |
| B. |
City Council Work Session |
| 1. |
Recreation and Parks Comp Plan Amendment (Request: review, discuss, schedule for action on February 9) |
| 2. |
Solarize NOVA Resolution (Request: schedule for action on January 26) |
| 3. |
Residential Parking Restrictions for Areas Adjacent to proposed Mason Row Project (Request: consider options, provide feedback) |
| 4. |
BOE Appeals Deadline: Ordinance to extend deadline to June (Request: schedule for 1st reading on January 26) |
| 5. |
Council Comments and Schedule |
| 6. |
Closed Session: Legal Advice on VCs; Sub Standard Lots Deadline |
AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA
HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 300 PARK AVENUE AT 07:30 P.M., MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2015
| 4. |
VALIDATION OF NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING |
| 5. |
ADOPTION OF MEETING AGENDA |
| 7. |
OATH OF OFFICE TO NEW BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS |
| 8. |
RECEIPT OF PUBLIC COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND CONSENT ITEM COMMENTS. [The public may address Council for one 3-minute period. The Mayor may shorten the time allowed each speaker, depending on the length of the agenda and number of speakers. A chair or representative of a board, commission, or committee may make a 5-minute oral summary of the written report.] |
| (a) |
Receipt of Public Comments, Requests, and Consent Item Comments |
| (b) |
Summary of Written Comments |
| 9. |
REPORT OF CITY MANAGER TO COUNCIL |
| 10. |
BUSINESS ON THE AGENDA |
| (a) |
Second readings of ordinances and other items requiring public hearings |
| (1) |
For public hearing and Council action: (TR14-42) RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO AMEND SECTION 1.02 OF THE CITY CHARTER TO INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION PROPERTY RECENTLY INCLUDED IN THE CITY THROUGH SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION OVER THE WATER SYSTEM. (City Attorney Carol McCoskrie) |
| (b) |
Resolutions and first readings of ordinances |
| (1) |
(TO15-01) ORDINANCE TO APPROVE A SIX-MONTH SECOND EXTENSION OF THE CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE HELD BY COXCOM, LLC, UNTIL JULY 31, 2015, UNDER ALL EXISTING TERMS, TO ALLOW THE CITY AND THE FRANCHISEE TO COMPLETE RENEWAL DISCUSSIONS (Assistant City Manager Cindy Mester) |
| (2) |
(TR15-02) RESOLUTION PROVIDING GUIDANCE TO THE CITY MANAGER ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE FY2014 CITY BUDGET (City Manager Wyatt Shields) |
| (3) |
(TR15-03) RESOLUTION APPOINTING CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AS LIAISONS TO REGIONAL AND CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS AND TO CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES (City Clerk Celeste Heath) |
| (d) |
Items removed from consent |
| 11. |
BUSINESS NOT ON THE AGENDA |
| 12. |
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS |
| 13. |
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS |
| (a) |
Minutes of October 27, 2014 |
| (b) |
Minutes of November 10, 2014 |
| 14. |
CLOSED SESSION: Pursuant to Section 2.2-3711. (A) 7. of the Code of Virginia for “consultation with the City Attorney regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice..” [(1) Voluntary Concessions Standard Agreement and (2) Treatment of sub-standard lots] |
AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA
HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 300 PARK AVENUE AT 07:30 P.M., MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2014
| A. |
The meeting will take place in the Arlington County Board meeting room and will not be televised. The public may attend, but there will be no public comment period. The Council will not be taking any action at this meeting. |
| a. |
Arlington’s East Falls Church Area Plan |
| b. |
City’s North Washington Street Area Plan |
| 2. |
Transportation Planning |
| 3. |
Joint collaborative efforts |
AGENDA FOR THE WORK SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA
HELD IN THE DOGWOOD ROOM AT CITY HALL, 300 PARK AVENUE AT 07:30 P.M., MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014
| 1. |
VSAIA Emerging Leaders Presentation on Downtown Area (Request: discussion only.) |
| 2. |
1st Quarter Financial Presentation (Request: discussion only.) |
| 3. |
FY2016 Budget Guidance: Framework and Discussion (Request: reach consensus on key aspects Council wishes to be part of FY16 budget guidance, for action on January 12.) |
| 4. |
Legislative Agenda for GA (which includes a Charter Amendment to clean up post Water Sale/Boundary Adjustment) (Request: review, place on agenda for action on November 24.) |
| 5. |
Resolution of Appreciation for U.S. Congressman Moran (Request: discuss, and vote on resolution, in order for it to be presented to Congressman Moran on November 24.) |
| 6. |
Council Comments and Schedule |
AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA
HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 300 PARK AVENUE AT 07:30 P.M., MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2014
| 4. |
VALIDATION OF NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING |
| 5. |
ADOPTION OF MEETING AGENDA |
| 7. |
OATH OF OFFICE TO NEW BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS |
| 8. |
RECEIPT OF PUBLIC COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND CONSENT ITEM COMMENTS. [The public may address Council for one 3-minute period. The Mayor may shorten the time allowed each speaker, depending on the length of the agenda and number of speakers. A chair or representative of a board, commission, or committee may make a 5-minute oral summary of the written report.] |
| (a) |
Summary of Written Comments. |
| 9. |
REPORT OF CITY MANAGER TO COUNCIL |
| 10. |
BUSINESS ON THE AGENDA |
| (a) |
Second readings of ordinances and other items requiring public hearings |
| (b) |
Resolutions and first readings of ordinances |
| (1) |
(TO14-31) ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 26, “MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC” TO PROHIBIT THE PARKING OF TRAILERS AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES ON PUBLIC STREETS |
| a) |
Reappointment: Lori LaFave – Recreation and Parks Advisory Board – 09/01/14 – 08/31/17 |
| b) |
Reappointment: Kathryn Chandler – Recreation and Parks Advisory Board – 09/01/14 – 08/31/17 |
| c) |
Reappointment: Joseph P. Douglas, Sr. – Towing Advisory Board – 12/01/14 – 11/30/17 |
| d) |
Reappointment: Erik Pelton – Economic Development Authority – 12/01/14 – 11/30/18 |
| e) |
New Appointment: Terry Zawacki – Library Board of Trustees – (07/01/14) – 06/30/18 (Unexpired Term) |
| (d) |
Items removed from consent |
| (1) |
For discussion: (TR14-37) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS. Note: This will be a “work session” style discussion, only. A public hearing and Council action on this item is scheduled for Monday, November 24th. |
| 11. |
BUSINESS NOT ON THE AGENDA |
| 12. |
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS |
| 13. |
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS |
AGENDA FOR THE WORK SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA
HELD IN THE DOGWOOD ROOM AT CITY HALL, 300 PARK AVENUE AT 07:30 P.M., MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2014
| 1. |
Bond Resolution for Mount Daniel E.S., Stormwater & Sanitary Sewer Projects (Request: Council review and comment on draft resolution. Schedule for Council Regular Meeting of November 10.) |
| 2. |
Brief update and response to questions on Budget Amendment for Water Sale Proceeds. (Request: receive update from staff and Retirement Board Chair) |
| 3. |
Transportation Grant Applications (Request: review and place on agenda for October 27 for action.) |
| 4. |
Update on Traffic Calming Program (Request: receive the (very brief) update.) |
| 6. |
Council Comments and Schedule |
AGENDA FOR THE WORK SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA
HELD IN THE DOGWOOD ROOM AT CITY HALL, 300 PARK AVENUE AT 07:30 P.M., WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2014
| 1. |
Miller House RFP (Request: Council consensus on issuing the RFP. |
| 2. |
Mason Row Project: Update on Board and Commission Comments (Request: receive the summary of input, hear staff recommendations on key issues, and provide guidance to staff and developer on the key issues that need to be addressed in the proposed Mason Row project.) |
| 3. |
FY15 Budget Amendments (Request: review and comment prior to October 14 1st Reading.) |
| a. |
“Carry Forward” requests |
| b. |
CATCH Operating Grant Request |
| c. |
Water Sale Proceeds Budget Amendment |
| 4. |
Council Organizational Items (Request: Council consensus on next steps). |
| a. |
Council Meetings & Council Committee Reorg |
| b. |
B & C Leadership Meeting with Council |
| c. |
Council Liaison & Committee Appointments |
| 5. |
Council Comments and Schedule |
| 6. |
Closed Session: Sale and Acquisition of Real Property Pursuant to VA Code Section 2.2-3711 (A)(3) for the “[d]iscussion or consideration of the acquisition of real property for a public purpose, or of the disposition of publicly held real property, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body.” (Park Place; Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Expansion) |
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