City Council to Consider Board and Commission Appointments

 

1.	CALL TO ORDER

 

2.	PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

3.

ROLL CALL

 

4.	VALIDATION OF NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING

 

5.	ADOPTION OF MEETING AGENDA

 

6.	PROCLAMATIONS

 

(1)	Proclamation for National Mentoring Month (Kieran Sharpe, Fairfax Partnership for  Youth)

Jan. 2014 as National Mentoring Month

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.]

 

(1)	2013 Planning Commission Annual Report (Ruth Rodgers, Chair)

Planning Commission Annual Report 2013

(a)	Summary of Written Comments.

(b)	Council Requests

9.	REPORT OF CITY MANAGER TO COUNCIL

 

10.	BUSINESS ON THE AGENDA

 

(a)	Second readings of ordinances and other items requiring public hearings

(1)	(TO13-30) ORDINANCE TO ALIGN THE REAL ESTATE TAX YEAR WITH THE FISCAL YEAR (CFO Richard  LaCondré, Director of Finance)

(TO13-30) Alingning Tax Year and Fiscal Year

(b)	Resolutions and first readings of ordinances

(1)	(TR14-02) RESOLUTION ENDORSING MEMBERS OF THE FALLS CHURCH CITY COUNCIL TO SERVE ON COG POLICY BOARDS AND COMMITTEES AS OF JANUARY 1, 2014.

(TR14-02) 2014 COG Council Appointments

(2)	(TR14-03)RESOLUTION APPOINTING CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AS LIAISONS TO REGIONAL AND CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS AND TO CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES AS OF JANUARY 1, 2014

(TR14-03) Council Liaisons to B/Cs, Region orgs, Council Committees

SB Memo re GM/MEH Campus Planning Committee

Budget and Finance Committee

EDC and SE process

Appointment Committee

summary of regional and City B/Cs

(c)	Consent items

(d)	Items removed from consent

(e)	Other business

11.	BUSINESS NOT ON THE AGENDA

 

12.	COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS

 

13.	APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS

 

(1)	Minutes of November 12, 2013

13 (1) Minutes of 11-12-13 For Approval

14.	CLOSED SESSION  Closed Session pursuant to VA Code Section 2.2-3711 (A)1. Discussion …. of prospective candidates for employment;…. of specific public officers, appointees, or employees of any public body;…. (City Attorney Recruitment)

 

15.	ADJOURNMENT

City Council to Consider Zoning Changes, Consolidated Action Plan

By FALLS CHURCH TIMES STAFF
February 25, 2013

 AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FALLS CHURCH CITY COUNCIL

HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 300 PARK AVENUE AT

7:30 P.M.,  MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2013

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. ROLL CALL

4. VALIDATION OF NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING

5. ADOPTION OF MEETING AGENDA

6. PROCLAMATIONS

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.

(b) Council Requests

9. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER TO COUNCIL

10. BUSINESS ON THE AGENDA

(a) Second readings of ordinances and other items requiring public hearings

(1) (TO13-04) ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE VI, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY

OF FALLS CHURCH, “PRIVATE SCHOOLS, SPECIAL SCHOOLS AND DAYCARE FACILITIES.”

10 (a) (1) (TO13-04) Child Care Ord Chapter8 articleVI

10 (a) (1) (TO13-04)-1 Memo Child Care Ordinance

(2) PUBLIC HEARING and Council Action.  (TR13-08) RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN ACTION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014

10 (a) (2) (TR13-08)-1 Res Approve Consolidated Action Plan FY2014FY2014

10 (a) (2) (TR13-08)-2 FY2014 Action Plan

(b) Resolutions and first readings of ordinances

(1) (TR13-07) RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA, TO CHANGE THE DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY 2.2 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 540 AND 580 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET (REAL PROPERTY CODE NUMBERS 52-308-004 AND 52-308-008) FROM “BUSINESS” TO “MIXED USE” ON THE CITY’S FUTURE LAND USE MAP (Jim Snyder, Director of Development and Planning)

(2) (TR13-06) RESOLUTION TO GRANT A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR RESIDENTIAL

DEVELOPMENT AND HEIGHT BONUS FOR A MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT ON THE APPROXIMATELY 2.2 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 540 AND 580 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET

(REAL PROPERTY CODE NUMBERS 52-308-004 AND 52-308-008) KNOWN AS “RESERVE AT TINNER HILL” BY LINCOLN PROPERTY COMPANY ((Jim Snyder, Director of Development and Planning)

10 (b) (1) (TR13-07) and 10 (b) (2) (TR13-06)-1 Reserve at Tinner Hill_Feb 20 DRAFT

10 (b) (1) (TR13-07) and 10 (b) (2) (TR13-06)-2 Reserve at Tinner Hill_Feb 20 DRAFT

10 (b) (1) (TR13-07) and 10 (b) (2) (TR13-06)-3 Reserve at Tinner Hill_Feb 20 DRAFT

10 (b) (1) (TR13-07) and 10 (b) (2) (TR13-06)-4 Reserve at Tinner Hill_Feb 20 DRAFT

10 (b) (1) (TR13-07) and 10 (b) (2) (TR13-06)-5 Reserve at Tinner Hill_Feb 20 DRAFT

10 (b) (1) (TR13-07) and 10 (b) (2) (TR13-06)-6 Reserve at Tinner Hill_Feb 20 DRAFT

10 (b) (1) (TR13-07) and 10 (b) (2) (TR13-06)-7 Reserve at Tinner Hill_Feb 20 DRAFT

(c) Consent items

1) Appointments

(a) Reappointment: Steven Knight – CACT: 02/01/13 – 01/31/16

(b) Reappointment: Alan Freed – PD Rep. to the Towing Advisory Board: 12/01/12 – 11/30/15

(c) New Appointment: Sharon Friedlander – AAB: (06/01/11) – 05/31/14 (unexpired term)

(d) Items removed from consent

(e) Other business

11. BUSINESS NOT ON THE AGENDA

12. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS

13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS

14. ADJOURNMENT

Taxi Certificate Renewed, EDA Appointments Made: City Council Meeting December 10, 2012

Editor’s Note: Actions taken by the Falls Church City Council are reported by the City Clerk in a “Legislative Update” typically published within a few hours of adjournment of a City Council meeting.  Video and minutes (1 hour 41 minutes) from this Council meeting are  available online. Other materials including agendas, working materials, past minutes, and the schedule of upcoming meetings are available from the City website.

We encourage readers who attended the meeting or watched the video to add their comments and observations here.

Highlights of the meeting included:

• Falls Church City Council confirmed Brian Williams and Erik Pelton as new members of the Economic Development Authority last night.
• Murphy Brothers received approval for a certificate of convenience for their company Falls Church Yellow Cab. Their cabs and drivers were inspected by a team from the Falls Church Police Department.
• Alex Boston was sworn in as a member of the Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Commission.

AGENDA: City Council Work Session | July 16, 2012

BY THE CITY OF FALLS CHURCH

July 14, 2012

The Work Session of the City Council of the City of Falls Church, Virginia, will be held on Monday, July 16, 2012 in the Dogwood Room at City Hall, located at 300 Park Avenue, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

1. Police Department Requested Ordinance Changes:      Biking Violations; Bike Helmets; Precious Metal Dealers

1a (TO12-02) Ord Amending Chapter 26 Biking violations

1b (TO12-04) Amend Chapter 26 re Bike Helmets

1c (TO12-03) Ord Amending Chapter 8 Dealers in Precious Metals and Jewels

2. Council Rules of Procedure

2a (Res. 2012-19) (TR12-21) RULES OF COUNCIL

2b R. Peppe Suggestions – City Council Rules of Procedure – for Discussion

3. Resolution: Appointments to regional & City boards and commissions & Council committees

3 (TR12-23) Revised – Res. making Council Appointments as of 7-1-12

4. Council Comments and Schedule

5. Closed Session pursuant to (1) § 2.2-3711 (A) 3 of the Code of Virginia 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”….and (2) § 2.2-3711. (A) 29. “[d]iscussion of the award of a public contract involving the expenditure of public funds, including interviews of bidders or offerors, and discussion of the terms or scope of such contract, where discussion in an open session would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body”….; and (3) § 2.2-3711. (A) 7. “[c]onsultation with legal counsel and briefings by staff members or consultants pertaining to actual or probable litigation, where such consultation or briefing in open meeting would adversely affect the negotiating or litigating posture of the public body; and consultation with legal counsel employed or retained by a public body regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel”…. [Water Litigation]

6. Closed Session pursuant to § 2.2-3711. (A) 1 of the Code of Virginia for the “[d]iscussion, consideration, or interviews of prospective candidates for employment; assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific public officers, appointees, or employees of any public body”… [Annual Personnel Evaluations]

Baroukh, Snyder Re-Elected as Mayor and Vice Mayor

By FALLS CHURCH TIMES STAFF
July 2, 2012

Nader Baroukh was re-elected as mayor of Falls Church City and David Snyder as vice mayor tonight in two closely contested races.

Elections were held at City Hall just after newly elected city councilors Dave Tarter and Phil Duncan were sworn into office, replacing Robin Gardner, who did not seek re-election, and Lawrence Webb, who lost his bid for another term.

Mr. Baroukh survived by a 4-3 count, with City Councilors Ira Kaylin, Johannah Barry, and Mr. Snyder joining Mr. Baroukh in pulling the lever for him. Three votes went for Mr. Tarter, the top vote-getter in May’s city council election — his own, and those of Ron Peppe and Mr. Duncan. Read more

FC City Council Meeting Agenda, June 11, 2012

By FALLS CHURCH CITY CLERK
June 11, 2012

Editor’s Note: The agenda for meetings of the Falls Church City Council is prepared by the City Clerk and published prior to the beginning of the meeting to provide public notice.  The agenda is available on the City website at www.fallschurchva.gov/Content/Government/Council/Meetings.aspx?cnlid=276.  Video and minutes of previous Council meetings also are available at that location.

AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA
HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 300 PARK AVENUE AT 7:30 P.M.,
MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2012 Read more

City Officials Content With Hotel Redesign

By GEORGE BROMLEY
Falls Church Times Staff

June 8, 2011

Developers of the proposed Hilton Garden Inn (706 W. Broad St.) presented a revised design to members of the City Council and the Planning Commission at Monday evening’s joint work session.  The officials, who were not impressed with an earlier rendering on May 17, seemed more content with the latest design. 

The elevation on W. Broad St. now features a flat rather than a triangular roof.  A secondary entrance has been added on the parking deck.  Signs now are smaller.  Dumpsters will be situated in an enclosure at the edge of the parking garage along Oak St.  However, the structure now is rated LEED Standard (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) instead of LEED Silver. 

Council members looked forward to the promise of $540,000 in anticipated tax revenue and the 2,500 square feet of meeting space on the hotel’s second floor.  Presently the City has no comparable conference center.  The hotel’s space can be divided into up to three separate conference rooms.

Vice Mayor Snyder asked that the developers establish and maintain close contact with neighborhood representatives throughout the construction process.  He also said he would like some continuing security presence at the hotel.      

The project will be up for first reading at next Monday’s Council session.  After the expected approval, the design will be referred to other boards and commissions for review.  Various elevations of the new design for the hotel are available here.

Drive Through Zoning Change  –  The Council and the Commission also discussed an ordinance which would shift responsibility for the approval of special use permits for drive through facilities from the Board of Zoning Appeals to the Planning Commission.  As this is a land use issue, rather than one of dimensions (such as setbacks), the Commission is seen as better suited to conduct the appropriate reviews.  The BZA has advised it is willing to relinquish authority. 

Solid Waste Fees  –  The Council alone then was briefed on the coming implementation of new solid waste charges.  The cost of yard waste stickers for 30 gallon bags is scheduled to increase from $.50 to $1.00.  There will be a $1.00 fee for each bag of excess refuse.  Fees for special collection services also will rise.

City engineer Bill Hicks reported that most citizens who commented on the topic at the recent town hall meeting either were supportive or neutral.  He said that a survey of 78 houses found that only 3%  put out excess refuse.

Staffer Kathy Allan noted that a May 25 survey conducted on 11 streets found that 20% of the houses had put out yard waste bags.  However, many of the bags contained either sticks which can be bundled and not subject to a fee, or grass clippings which the staff advocates leaving on lawns as natural organic fertilizer.   She estimated that nearly 40% of what was put out could have avoided a fee.

Financial Policy  –  The Council briefly reviewed possible financial policy changes with CFO Richard La Condre.  Topics for an upcoming review include the following:

1. Fund Balance
2. Capital Replacement – Infrastructure
3. Capital Replacement – Vehicles and Equipment
4. Capital Investment – Expansion
5. Revenue Stabilization
6. Revenue Policy Related to School Transfer

Mr. Snyder emphasized that he did not want policies in place that set expectations which could not be met and stressed the importance of the fund balance.  “I  want a fund balance that meets our standards and objectives and gives us a pulpit  when we go for long-term financing that we are managing things in a constructive way” he said. 

Mr. Kaylin concurred but added that Falls Church’s over-reliance on real estate taxes necessitated greater protection of the fund balance, a situation he did not see changing without economic development.  “I don’t think we’re sufficiently diversified [financially] to handle the risks we face” he added. 

The policy standards will be discussed by the Council/School Board liaison group tomorrow night and also referred to the Council’s Budget and Finance Committee.  Mr. Shields said a status report on the policy revisions should be available by the first work session in August.

Child Development Center Task Force  –  Ms. Gardner urged that the task force be formed and set to work quickly, as the issue is supposed to be resolved by July 8.  According to Mr. Shields the task force has a draft statement of work but formal membership has not been established.  Ms. Gardner said she would be willing to serve as a member.  The Council will discuss the task force further at next Monday’s session.  

A video of the work session is available at the City website.

CITY MEETINGS: June 6 – 10

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Monday6/6: City Council and Planning Commission Joint Work Session.  Dogwood Room, 7:30 pm.  Agenda and documents.

Planning Commission.  Council Chamber, approx. 8:30 pm.  Agenda and documents. 

Tuesday 6/7:  Economic Development Authority.  Dogwood Room, 7:00 pm. 

Special Education Advisory Committee.  Mad Fox Restaurant, 444 W. Broad St., 7:00 pm.

Wednesday 6/8: City Council Appointments Committee.  Administrative Conference Room, 7;15 pm. 

Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation.  CANCELLED.  

Thursday 6/9: Child Safety Community Meeting.  Dogwood Room, 7:30 pm.  News release.

Friday 6/10: City Council Economic Development Committee. Oak Room, 7:30 am.

Meeting notices are obtained from the City and School Board on-line calendars and from the notice board at the east entrance of City Hall. Meetings may be subject to re-scheduling or cancellation. Meetings are held in City Hall, 300 Park Avenue, unless otherwise indicated.

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