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Public Hearing 10/28/14 CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA HON. MARY KATHERINE GREENLAW, MAYOR HON. WILLIAM C. WITHERS, JR., VICE -MAYOR, WARD TWO CITY COUNCIL HON. KERRY P. DEVINE, AT-LARGE HON. MATTHEW J. KELLY, AT-LARGE HON. BRADFORD C. ELLIS, WARD ONE HON. DR. TIMOTHY P. DUFFY, WARD THREE Council Chambers, 715 Princess Anne Street HON. CHARLIE L. FRYE, JR., WARD FOUR Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401 October 28, 2014 The Council of the City of Fredericksburg, Virginia, held a public hearing on Tuesday, October 28, 2014, beginning at 8:33 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. City Council Present. Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw, Vice-Mayor William C. Withers, Jr. and Council members Kerry P. Devine, Dr. Timothy P. Duffy, Bradford C. Ellis, Charlie L. Frye, Jr. and Matthew J. Kelly. Also Present. City Manager Beverly Cameron, City Attorney Kathleen Dooley, Assistant City Attorney Robert Eckstrom, Assistant Director of Public Works David King, Director of Community Planning and Building Development Charles Johnston, Zoning Administrator Michael Craig, Development Administrator and Code Enforcement Officer Marne Sherman, Community Development Planner Hunter Snellings, Human Resources Director Robert Bell and Clerk of Council Tonya B. Lacey. Notice of Public Hearings (D14-436 thru D14-442). The Clerk read the notice of the public hearings as they appeared in the local newspaper, the purpose being to solicit citizen input. Ordinance 14-37, First Read Approved, Vacating the Ludlow Street Right-of-Way (D14-436 thru D14-437). – 1 speaker. Staff gave a brief overview of the application. 18757 Public Hearing 10/28/14 Joan McLaughlin, 210 Caroline Street, President for Employment Resources presented Council with photos of the property. She explained the improvements made to date and the future improvements she plan to make on the property were for the safety of the children, if the vacation of Ludlow Street is approved. Vice-Mayor Withers moved approval of Ordinance 14-37, on first read, vacating the Ludlow Street right-of-way with an additional condition, the City shall reserve a vendor’s lien in the amount of $18,135 with interest of three percent per annum, which shall be due and payable in full if ERI conveys title of the newly consolidated lot within 10 years of the adoption of the ordinance, to any person other than a non-profit organization for the use as an educational facility; motion was seconded by Councilor Kelly and passed by the following unanimously recorded votes. Ayes (7). Councilors Greenlaw, Withers, Devine, Duffy, Ellis, Frye and Kelly. Nays (0). Suspension of the Rules. In order to place Ordinance 14-37 on for second read Councilor Withers motioned to suspend the rules; motion was seconded by Councilor Devine and passed by the following unanimously recorded votes. Ayes (7). Councilors Greenlaw, Withers, Devine, Duffy, Ellis, Frye and Kelly. Nays (0). Ordinance 14-37, Second Read Approved, Vacating the Ludlow Street Right-of-Way (D14-436 thru D14-437). – Vice-Mayor Withers moved approval of Ordinance 14-37, on second read, vacating the Ludlow Street right-of-way with an additional condition, the City shall reserve a vendor’s lien in the amount of $18,135 with interest of three percent per annum, which shall be due and payable in full if ERI conveys title of the newly consolidated lot within 10 years of the adoption of the ordinance, to any person other than a non-profit organization for the use as an educational 18758 Public Hearing 10/28/14 facility; motion was seconded by Councilor Devine and passed by the following unanimously recorded votes. Ayes (7). Councilors Greenlaw, Withers, Devine, Duffy, Ellis, Frye and Kelly. Nays (0). Ordinance 14-38, First Read Approved, Granting a Fifteen-Year Non-Exclusive License to Sidera Networks, LLC DBA Lightower Fiber Networks to Install, Maintain, and Use Telecommunication Cable and Equipment in City Rights-of-Way (D14-438). – no speakers. Staff gave a brief overview of the application. Councilor Ellis moved approval of Ordinance 14-38, on first read, granting a fifteen-year non-exclusive license to Sidera Networks, LLC DBA Lightower Fiber Networks to install, maintain, and use telecommunication cable and equipment in City rights-of-way; motion was seconded by Councilor Devine and passed by the following unanimously recorded votes. Ayes (7). Councilors Greenlaw, Withers, Devine, Duffy, Ellis, Frye and Kelly. Nays (0). Suspension of the Rules. In order to place Ordinance 14-38 on for second read Councilor Ellis motioned to suspend the rules; motion was seconded by Councilor Devine and passed by the following unanimously recorded votes. Ayes (7). Councilors Greenlaw, Withers, Devine, Duffy, Ellis, Frye and Kelly. Nays (0). Ordinance 14-38, Second Read Approved, Granting a Fifteen- Year Non-Exclusive License to Sidera Networks, LLC DBA Lightower Fiber Networks to Install, Maintain, and Use Telecommunication Cable and Equipment in City Rights-of-Way (D14-438). Councilor Ellis moved approval of Ordinance 14-38, on second read, granting a fifteen-year non-exclusive 18759 Public Hearing 10/28/14 license to Sidera Networks, LLC DBA Lightower Fiber Networks to install, maintain, and use telecommunication cable and equipment in City rights-of-way; motion was seconded by Councilor Devine and passed by the following unanimously recorded votes. Ayes (7). Councilors Greenlaw, Withers, Devine, Duffy, Ellis, Frye and Kelly. Nays (0). Resolution 14-87, Renewing a Lease with Comcast of California/Maryland/Pennsylvania/Virginia/West Virginia to Install, Maintain and Use Telecommunication Cable and Equipment in City Right-of-Way (D14-439). - no speakers. Councilor Devine moved approval of Resolution 14-87, renewing a lease with Comcast of California/Maryland/Pennsylvania/Virginia/West Virginia to install, maintain and use telecommunication cable and equipment in City right-of-way; motion was seconded by Councilor Ellis and passed by the following unanimously recorded votes. Ayes (7). Councilors Greenlaw, Withers, Devine, Duffy, Ellis, Frye and Kelly. Nays (0). Ordinance 14-39, First Read Approved, Amending the Unified Development Ordinance to Delete Application Type-Specific Deadlines for Action on Conditional Zoning, Special Use Permits and Special Exception Applications, in Favor of the Uniform Review Process Set Forth in Section 72-22.1 (D14-440). – no speakers. Staff gave a brief overview of the application. Councilor Devine moved approval of Ordinance 14-39, on first read, amending the Unified Development Ordinance to delete application type-specific deadlines for action on Conditional Zoning, Special Use Permits and Special Exception applications, in favor of the uniform review process set forth in Section 72-22.1; motion 18760 Public Hearing 10/28/14 was seconded by Vice-Mayor Withers and passed by the following unanimously recorded votes. Ayes (7). Councilors Greenlaw, Withers, Devine, Duffy, Ellis, Frye and Kelly. Nays (0). Development of the 2015-2020 Consolidated Plan Which Will Guide the Use of Approximately $150,000 in Annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding (D14-441). - no speakers. Community Development Planner Snellings stated the every five year the City develops a Consolidated Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This document guides how the City implements its CDBG program over the specified period by recommending programs and to what extent each will be funded. The Consolidated Plan is developed with active citizen participation and serves as the City’s application for federal funds. The final document will examine housing and homeless needs, analyze the existing housing market, set out a five-year strategic plan, and establish community development priorities. The Federal formula grants, including the CDBGT program, are meant to address three goals: decent housing, suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities. Staff will continue to encourage citizen participation throughout the entire process by presenting information at neighborhood and civic association meetings throughout the winter and holding a 30-day public review period (March-April 2015). Resolution 14-88, Approving the Subordination of the Lien at 2306 Forrest Avenue (D14-442). - no speakers. Councilor Devine moved approval of Resolution 14-88, approving the subordination of the lien at 2306 Forrest Avenue; 18761 Public Hearing 10/28/14 motion was seconded by Councilor Ellis and passed by the following unanimously recorded votes. Ayes (7). Councilors Greenlaw, Withers, Devine, Duffy, Ellis, Frye and Kelly. Nays (0). Adjournment. There being no speakers to come before the Council at this time, Mayor Greenlaw declared the hearing officially adjourned at 9:03 p.m. Mary Katherine Greenlaw Mary Katherine Greenlaw, Mayor Tonya B. Lacey Tonya B. Lacey, Clerk of Council, CMC 18762 Regular Session 10/28/14 CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA HON. MARY KATHERINE GREENLAW, MAYOR HON. WILLIAM C. WITHERS, JR., VICE -MAYOR, WARD TWO CITY COUNCIL HON. KERRY P. DEVINE, AT-LARGE HON. MATTHEW J. KELLY, AT-LARGE HON. BRADFORD C. ELLIS, WARD ONE HON. DR. TIMOTHY P. DUFFY, WARD THREE Council Chambers, 715 Princess Anne Street HON. CHARLIE L. FRYE, JR., WARD FOUR Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401 October 28, 2014 The Council of the City of Fredericksburg, Virginia, held a regular session on Tuesday, October 28, 2014, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. City Council Present. Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw, Vice-Mayor William C. Withers, Jr. and Council members Kerry P. Devine, Dr. Timothy P. Duffy, Bradford C. Ellis, Charlie L. Frye, Jr. and Matthew J. Kelly. Also Present. City Manager Beverly Cameron, City Attorney Kathleen Dooley, Assistant City Attorney Robert Eckstrom, Assistant Director of Public Works David King, Director of Community Planning and Building Development Charles Johnston, Zoning Administrator Michael Craig, Development Administrator and Code Enforcement Officer Marne Sherman, Community Development Planner Hunter Snellings, Human Resources Director Robert Bell and Clerk of Council Tonya B. Lacey. Opening Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance. Council was led in prayer by Councilor Bradford C. Ellis followed by the Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw. Officer Recognized. Mayor Greenlaw recognized the presence of Officer Leo Manster at this evening’s meeting. Proclamation for Small Business Saturday – November 29, 2014 18763 Regular Session 10/28/14 (D14-430). Read the proclamation for Fredericksburg Main Street Initiative proclaiming November 29, 2014 as Small Business Saturday, and she urged the residents of the community to support small businesses and merchants on Small Business Saturday and throughout the year. Citizen Comment. The following speakers participated in the citizen comment portion of this evening's meeting. Paula Chow, 132 Caroline Street, spoke about the Butts are Litter Too campaign. She showed examples of the products that were distributed during the campaign. The goal was to reduce cigarette butt litter by 10 percent during the four week campaign. She thanked the many who helped out during this campaign by volunteering their time. The American Canoe Association helped by getting a grant to help in the campaign by reducing cigarette butts at the City Docks and 2000 cigarette butts were collected on a Monday at the dock. They distributed 100 cigarette butt cup receptacles to smokers at the dock who also signed pledges. In September, the ACA installed three receptacles at the City dock. The FOR held their annual river clean up on October 18 and there were 8 volunteers collecting butts along the downtown. Harold Bannister, 1901 Fall Hill Avenue, spoke in regards to the proposed Mill District project along the Princess Anne Corridor. He said he wanted to address the same concerns he addressed previously: the traffic flow, which he said would have a negative effect on traffic. Second, he didn’t want to see anything such as a bridge or road over he trails, a new road would be disruptive to the open space and third the impact on the school system. He said the proffer will only pay for two school children and he would like Council to determine the impact of all projects as they relate to schools. 18764 Regular Session 10/28/14 Ed Whelan, 1705 Princess Anne Street, Manager of the LLC for the Mill District project. He expressed his concern that information being circulated was not accurate. He asked that public go to the City website and see the documents they submitted. He said the amount of money the project generates would be more than enough to cover the cost of schools as well as a surplus that could be put towards schools. He thanked everyone who attended the open house they held for the neighbors. Jill Farrell, 114 Poplar Drive, spoke against the Governor’s Row rezoning project. She expressed her concerns that the traffic would negatively impact the neighborhood and she did not like the idea of losing the left turn lane. John Brough (D14-431 thru D14-432), 1108 Century Oak Drive, spoke against the Governor’s Row rezoning project. He addressed his email that he sent to Council early in the week and he read a letter he had written to Editor which had not been published. Rob Mercker, 117 Poplar Drive, spoke against the Governor’s Row rezoning project. He said if the townhomes were built it would cause a 20-40% drop in property assessments to the existing homes, and he felt the five single-family homes would work better and sell faster. He did not think the proposed zoning was a reasonable zoning. Mr. Mercker expressed his concerns that there was no provision for a play area until the townhomes were sold out. He also stated that the townhomes did not conform to the Comprehensive Plan of the neighborhood, and he felt the existing zoning was reasonable. Debra Vazquez, 117 Poplar Drive, spoke against the Governor’s Row rezoning project. She stated that the project was out of character and there was no place for kids to play safely. She said the current zoning would allow five single family homes and an 18765 Regular Session 10/28/14 office building and she felt that would be more compatible to the neighborhood. Dixie Martin, 2201 Hays Street, spoke against the Governor’s Row rezoning project. She said the reason she purchased her property was because of the park like setting across the street from her home and with this project she would lose that view. She stated that not only would the townhomes negatively affect the neighborhood, but the construction. She expressed her concern that the units would be bought as investment properties and rented out. She said that she could support the five single-family homes and she asked Council to consider the people’s concerns not only the concerns of the developer. Hestmatol Mirespasi, 1101 Great Oaks Drive, spoke against the Governor’s Row rezoning project. She said she was a small business owner in the City. She spoke about the negative impact this project would have on the traffic and she did not like the idea of the additional lane on Mahone which she said would eliminate 16 parking spaces. She thought eliminating those spaces would impact the businesses. Ann Black, 121 Poplar Drive, spoke against the Governor’s Row rezoning project. She submitted a letter and documents stating her reasons for not supporting this project. See D14-433 for more information. Erica Kasraie, 1010 Hickory Court, spoke against the Governor’s Row rezoning project. She said she did not want the development and she asked Council to be the advocate for the small voices and vote against the rezoning. Sabrina Anderson (D14-435), 1012 Jamis Place, spoke in regards to the many problems that she has had with her home. She said it was determined that her home was built on shrink swell soil. See D14-435 for more information. She added that Councilor 18766 Regular Session 10/28/14 Brad Ellis endorsed the builder for the Cowan Crossing project and she said she talked with Councilor Ellis about the building violations they had in her home. Patricia Hiatt, 1013 Black Oak Court, spoke against the Governor’s Row rezoning project. She said there was no way the townhomes would sell for more than the homes in the neighborhood. She also stated that the traffic on Mahone was terrible. She added that there is danger with speed in the area. She asked where the visitors would park; she was concerned that they would be parking on the streets in the Great Oaks neighborhood. Ms. Hiatt said they don’t want to see their neighborhood ruined. Dan Webb (D14-434), 1193 Bowan Drive, applicant for Governor’s Row. He said he was not building rental units, the townhomes would be high end with brick and stone fronts and a minimum of 22 feet in width. He noted that if the zoning stayed the same there would be a large commercial building on the property. Mr. Webb said they feel that the proposed residential zoning would make a great transition from the commercial to the current residential. He also addressed the incorrect statements made by John Brough in his presentations. See D14-434 for more information. Mr. Webb also addressed the concerns that there will not be a playground for the children; he said they were leaving the decision up to the Homeowners Association as to the type of amenity they would like on the property. He also noted that they were investing $230,000 in proffers towards the traffic problems even though they will only make up five percent of the traffic on Mahone. He also added that they would not be eliminating any parking in the existing parking lot. Public Hearing Conducted (D14-436 thru D14-442). The regular session was recessed in order to conduct the scheduled public hearings and immediately 18767 Regular Session 10/28/14 reconvened upon their conclusion. Council Agenda Presented. The following items were presented to Council. 7A. Powhatan Lights – Councilor Ellis 7B. Developer Endorsements – Councilor Ellis Powhatan Lights – Councilor Ellis thanked Dave King and the Public Works department for addressing the lights issue. He said it was extremely dark and now there are two lights in the area. Developer Endorsements – Councilor Ellis spoke on this item based on comments made by Citizen Sabrina Anderson. He explained that City Council took action on Cowan Crossings residential project a couple of meetings earlier for a right-of-way vacation and subdivision plat and the application was submitted by the landowner and approved by Council. He explained that the right of way plat did not constitute an endorsement or approval for the builder. The choice of the builder was a private decision by the landowner. He noted that the statement that he endorsed the developer was incorrect. Councilor Ellis wanted to make this clear for the record. City Manager’s Consent Agenda Accepted for Transmittal as Recommended (D14-443). Following review and as recommended, Councilor Kelly moved approval of the City Manager's consent agenda item; motion was seconded by Councilor Devine and passed by the following unanimously recorded votes. Ayes (7). Councilors Greenlaw, Withers, Devine, Duffy, Ellis, Frye and Kelly. Nays (0). • Transmittal of Boards and Commission Minutes o Economic Development Authority – September 8, 2014 (D14-443). Adoption of Minutes. Councilor Devine moved approval of the October 14, 18768 Regular Session 10/28/14 2014 Public Hearing and Regular Session minutes; motion was seconded by Councilor Kelly and passed by the following unanimously recorded votes. Ayes (7). Councilors Greenlaw, Withers, Devine, Duffy, Ellis, Frye and Kelly. Nays (0). Appointment to the Recreation Commission – Sharon Null (D14- 444). After the recorded votes taken, Sharon Null was appointed to the Recreation Commission with a vote resulting between applicants Richard Crosslin and Sharon Null. Crosslin (0) Null (7) Councilors Greenlaw, Withers, Devine, Duffy, Ellis, Frye, Kelly. Ordinance 14-40, First Read, Rezoning Approximately 4.83 Acres of Land Located on the Southeast Side of the 2100 and 2200 Blocks of Hays Street and the Southwest Side of the 1000 and 1100 Blocks of Oakwood Street for “Governor’s Row”. (D14-445). After a brief staff overview Councilor Kelly asked staff a question that was concerning a citizen and that was, whether the zoning conformed to the Comprehensive Plan, specifically, the four goals for neighborhoods and he asked Mr. Craig about a statement made in a memo that says it was not in strict conformity? Mr. Craig said that was a poorly worded sentence in a previous memo, he stated that what he meant was that there was a discrepancy between the density in the Comprehensive Plan and the proposed plan. He explained that when you weigh the vision in the Comprehensive Plan with established neighborhoods and corridors the conformance with those on balance mitigates the increased density. Mr. Johnston also added that over fifty percent of the property is already zoned at a higher density than identified in the Comprehensive Plan. Councilor Kelly asked whether the left turn lane changes were a staff decision and 18769 Regular Session 10/28/14 Mr. Craig said it was a staff recommendation that was generated by safety concerns. Councilor Kelly also asked what the child generation was for townhomes and single-family homes, and Mr. Craig said for townhomes it was 1.5 students per home for a three bedroom townhome and for single-family it was 1.12. The traffic impacts for the existing zoning would generate the same amount of cars except during peak hours as it would for the proposed zoning. The applicant realigned the entrance in response to the community comments, so that cars exiting and entering the development from Route 3 wouldn’t enter the Great Oaks neighborhood. Councilor Ellis asked whether the project was over parked and Mr. Craig said it was in compliance with the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), but he wasn’t sure if it was over parked. Councilor Ellis asked whether the project exceeded green space and Mr. Craig said the proposed project exceeded the green space requirements. He also asked if the road improvements would be made if the zoning was left the same and a commercial property was built there, Mr. Craig explained that they would not be compelled to improve the roads. Councilor Frye asked for an example of the type of facility that could be built on this property with the current zoning and Mr. Craig said there was a condition in place that would require a 15,000 square foot office building and the northern piece of the property R-2 zoning would allow five single-family homes, an expansion of the hotel to include a 4 story, 40 room addition to the Best Western as well as a number of other options. Councilor Kelly moved approval of Ordinance 14-40, on first read, rezoning approximately 4.83 acres of land located on the southeast side of the 2100 and 2200 blocks of Hays Street and the southwest side of the 1000 and 1100 Blocks of Oakwood 18770 Regular Session 10/28/14 Street for “Governor’s Row”; motion was seconded by Councilor Ellis. Councilor Kelly summarized that he understood the concerns about eliminating the left turn signal on Oakwood, but he also understands why staff recommended it. He said there are serious safety issues there. Ultimately, the safest way to travel is Mahone and the applicant is proposing improvements there and the City would eventually need to do the rest. He said he had some concerns about townhouse developments, but these are not the typical family friendly units and he believes this may be a 55 and older development. He also said he would like to know the impact on schools and he said there was no magic number for the schools proffers. He again stated that the City needed to get serious about the City build’s out and what the plans are for the City. Councilor Ellis also said he agreed that the City needed to question whether it wanted additional development. He said he believed it did because growth was positive, he noted that the City needed to start putting money aside to handle the growth. He explained that the park like setting would not exist in the future and that there could be a 15,000 square foot office building which he did not agree would be a good transition. He added that Council takes their jobs serious and they must look at the overall picture and not just from one neighborhoods perspective. He said he believes this project was better for the overall City than a big box commercial building. Vice-Mayor Withers said he thought this was a great project, but he didn’t think it fit and that it conformed to the Comprehensive Plan Chapter 6 on neighborhoods (preserving the character of existing neighborhoods therefore he could not support this project). Councilor Duffy agreed that he could not support for similar reasons as Vice- 18771 Regular Session 10/28/14 Mayor Withers. He said he did not see the urgency to change the zoning to bring a proposed development that would put a burden on the City for public service. In the long term financial interest of the City, he feels it would be better to keep the current zoning. Councilor Devine also expressed that she had some concerns with this project as well. She said protecting establish neighborhood was a strongly stated goal. She agreed that this was not a bad project, but this area was not the place for it. She had some traffic concerns, but her traffic concerns did not outweigh her concerns for keeping the neighborhood in tack. Councilor Devine did not feel that the $90,000 proffer was the magic number for moving this project along. Mayor Greenlaw stated that no project comes before Council before being thoroughly reviewed by the City departments and she said she respects staff recommendation on projects for that reason. She said it is important to recognize that the Generalized Development Plan (GDP) can be changed and because of that it may not be an office building put there under the current zoning. She believes this project would be less disruptive than what could come under the existing zoning. She felt this was a reasonable residential project. She reminded everyone that over fifty percent of this land was zoned at a higher density. Mayor Greenlaw added that this was a well-planned project. Councilor Frye asked for clarity on whether the road was definitely going to be improved and staff assured him that it was and if the developer decided not to follow through the project would be halted. Councilor Frye noted that the traffic issues needed to be addressed and should have been addressed years ago. He felt there needed to be some sort of play area for the kids and he asked if the applicants would commit to putting in a 18772 Regular Session 10/28/14 play area. Mr. Johnston noted that it was in the GDP that there would be a facility, but the applicant did not decide what type of facility that would be decided by the residents. Mr. Webb said they had been debating on whether to do a tot lot and they came up with a dollar amount to commit it to the Homeowners Association (HOA). He said there was enough room in the common area to do a play area and he said if that’s what Council felt needed to happen they would commit to doing it. Councilor Ellis commented that he was a member of a HOA and the tot lots drove up insurance tremendously which ultimately drives up the HOA fees. He said that tot lots are not all they appear to be. He gave examples of high dense environments with townhomes and said they don’t have playgrounds and that the parents take the kids to a park to play. He did not think this was an end all be all for the project. Councilor Frye said he would support only because of what could come to the property if the zoning stayed the same. The item passed by the following recorded votes. Ayes (4). Councilors Greenlaw, Ellis, Frye and Kelly. Nays (3) Councilors Withers, Devine and Duffy. Ordinance 14-41, First Read, Revising Financial Disclosure Requirements for Local Officers and Employees to Conform to 2014 Amendments to the Conflict of Interests Act, and Removing Planning Commissioners from those Designated to File the Statement of Economic Interests. (D14-446 thru D14-447). City Attorney Dooley disclosed that she was a member of a business, profession, occupation, or group of three or more members affected by the transaction, namely local officers and employees designated to file the Statement of Economic Interests. 18773 Regular Session 10/28/14 Staff gave a brief overview of the application. Councilor Ellis moved approval of Ordinance 14-41, on first read, revising financial disclosure requirements for local officers and employees to conform to 2014 amendments to the Conflict of Interests Act, and removing Planning Commissioners from those designated to file the Statement of Economic Interests; motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Withers and passed by the following unanimously recorded votes. Ayes (7). Councilors Greenlaw, Withers, Devine, Duffy, Ellis, Frye and Kelly. Nays (0). Holiday Schedule (D14-448). – Vice-Mayor Wither motioned to approve the staff recommended holiday schedule to include a half-day the day before Thanksgiving, a full day on Christmas Eve and a full day the day after Christmas; motion was seconded by Councilor Devine and passed by the following unanimously recorded votes. Ayes (7). Councilors Greenlaw, Withers, Devine, Duffy, Ellis, Frye and Kelly. Nays (0). City Manager’s Report and Council Calendar (D14-449 thru D14- 450). City Manager Cameron asked if there were any questions regarding the Manager’s report or the Council Calendar. Activities highlighted on the report were as follows: Fall Hill Avenue Bridge over the Rappahannock Canal Reopened, City Employees Assist Tree Fredericksburg in Tree Planting, CRAV Meeting a Success and National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Adjournment. There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mayor Greenlaw declared the meeting officially adjourned at 10:03 p.m. Mary Katherine Greenlaw Mary Katherine Greenlaw, Mayor Tonya B. Lacey Tonya B. Lacey, Clerk of Council, CMC 18774 Regular Session 10/28/14 18775