Town Council Meeting

Town of Vienna Charles A. Robinson Jr. Town Hall 127 Center Street South Vienna VA, 22180 Meeting Minutes Town Council Meeting Monday, June 15, 2020 8:00 PM Charles A. Robinson, Jr. Town Hall, 127 Center Street, South Regular Meeting 1. Roll Call Present: 7- Council Member Linda Colbert, Council Member Pasha Majdi, Council Member Douglas Noble, Council Member Nisha Patel, Council Member Steve Potter, Council Member Howard J. Springsteen and Mayor Laurie DiRocco 2. Resolution for Continuity of Government 20-1755 Resolution for Continuity of Government The Resolution for Continuity of Government was approved through voice vote. 3. Acceptance of the Minutes: A. 20-1754 Acceptance of the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2020 The minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 1 were accepted as presented. 4. Presentations to Departing Elected Officials and Board/Commission members Mayor DiRocco thanked the Council for the privilege of serving the Town of Vienna in various capacities over that last 17 years, especially her role as Mayor. Council Member and in coming Mayor Linda Colbert read a statement of appreciation for Mayor DiRoccos years of service. The following individuals were also recognized for their contribution to the Town of Vienna through service on Council, and various Commissions: Council Member Majdi; Council Member Noble; Susan Stillman and JoAnn Burke, Conservation and Sustainability Commission; Mary McCullough, Planning Commission and Transportation Safety Commission. 4. Receipt of petitions and communications from the Public that are not on the Agenda. (Limited to 5 minutes per issue and no formal action can be taken this evening) Elizabeth D'Haiti, 9204 Hamble Terrinium Space, serving as a spokesperson for fellow Vienna residents, presented a statement calling on the Vienna Town Council to halt the Vienna Police Department Construction Project until after the creation of a commission report on issues of policing and safety in Vienna. Initiating multiple conversations, the Town of Vienna can gather ideas and actions to reimagine the way Vienna protects its citizens. A Town-recognized commission should organize and evaluate these ideas and prepare a formal report with recommendations to the Town Council for adoption. The status of and need for a new police station should be reconsidered in this report. Megan Karthik, 413 Nutley St., NW called for a Public Hearing where the community Town of Vienna Page 1 Printed on 7/10/2020 Town Council Meeting Meeting Minutes June 15, 2020 can present ideas for policing in the Town of Vienna that may impact the need for a new a police station. 5. Closed Session It was moved that the members of the Vienna Town Council be polled to affirm that during the first closed session convened this day Monday June 15, 2020 the Town Council met, virtually via ZOOM, in accordance with Virginia Code 2.2-3711.A.(1), and the Town of Vienna’s Continuity of Government ordinance, for discussion and consideration of personnel matters, specifically the interviewing of individuals for consideration of appointment and/or reappointment to Town Boards and Commissions. It was further moved that the Certification Resolution be adopted in accordance with State Statutes, and that the Town Clerk is authorized to execute the Certification Resolution. It was further moved that the closed session be continued to Monday, July 6, 2020, at 7:00 PM in accordance with Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711.A.(3), for discussion and consideration of the acquisition of real estate property for a public purpose. It was further moved to amend the motion of June 1, 2020 that Miles Temple be appointed to the Virginia Public Arts Commission and not the Conservation Sustainability Commission for a two-year term. Said term shall be effective from June 2, 2020 to June 30, 2022. It was moved that Michelle Kang be appointed to the Virginia Public Arts Commission for a two-year term. Said term shall be effective from June 16, 2020 to June 16, 2022. It was moved that Jessica Plowgian be appointed to the Planning Commission for a two-year term. Said term shall be effective from June 16, 2020 to June 16, 2022. It was moved that William Comerford be appointed to the Conservation and Sustainability Commission for a two-year term. Said term shall be effective from June 16, 2020 to June 30, 2022. It was moved that Liz DiFrancisco be appointed to the Conservation and Sustainability Commission for a two-year term. Said term shall be effective from June 16, 2020 to June 30, 2022. Motion passed unanimously. 5. Closed Session Aye: 7- Council Member Colbert, Council Member Majdi, Council Member Noble, Council Member Patel, Council Member Potter, Council Member Springsteen and Mayor DiRocco 6. Consent Agenda It was moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion passed unanimously. A motion was made by Council Member Howard J. Springsteen, seconded by Council Member Linda Colbert, that this is approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Council Member Colbert, Council Member Majdi, Council Member Noble, Council Member Patel, Council Member Potter, Council Member Springsteen and Mayor DiRocco A. 20-1607 Request approval to offer 2020 Solarize NOVA program B. 20-1639 Request additional FY20 spending with Kimley-Horn for the multimodal transportation study Town of Vienna Page 2 Printed on 7/10/2020 Town Council Meeting Meeting Minutes June 15, 2020 C. 20-1663 Request additional FY20 spending with James G Walters Contractor D. 20-1730 FY 2021 funding of contracts issued by other jurisdictions E. 20-1702 Request approval to continue to ride VITA contract VA-190822-DELL for purchase of computers, laptops, and maintenance contracts for servers for FY21 F. 20-1703 Request approval for use of FY21 funds with Granicus, Inc., for agenda management suite, boards and commissions module, and HD video streaming services. G. 20-1731 FY 2021 funding and renewals of Town contracts H. 20-1725 Request approval to ride Fairfax County Public Schools contract 4400006677 for cell and mobile device services with Sprint. 7. Regular Business A. 20-1746 Adopt FY 2020-21 Budget It was moved to approve the revised fiscal year 2020-21 budget in the amount of $41,007,200 with the assumption of December 31, 2020 return to more normal circumstances. Motion passed unanimously. A motion was made by Council Member Springsteen, seconded by Council Member Colbert, that the Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Council Member Colbert, Council Member Majdi, Council Member Noble, Council Member Patel, Council Member Potter, Council Member Springsteen and Mayor DiRocco B. 20-1745 Intent to Adopt Real Estate Tax Rate for FY 2020-21 It was moved to adopt a real estate property tax rate of $0.2250 per $100 of assessed value for fiscal year 2020-21. Motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Council Member Majdi, seconded by Council Member Colbert, that the Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Council Member Colbert, Council Member Majdi, Council Member Noble, Council Member Patel, Council Member Potter, Council Member Springsteen and Mayor DiRocco C. 20-1744 Intent to Adopt the Repeal of the Maple Avenue Commercial (MAC) Zone It was moved to adopt repeal of Article 13.1 - MAC Maple Avenue Commercial Zone Regulations of Chapter 18 of the Town Code. Further the Town Clerk was directed to advertise a Notice of Adoption. Motion passed. A motion was made by Council Member Springsteen, seconded by Council Member Majdi, that the Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Council Member Colbert, Council Member Majdi, Council Member Noble, Council Member Patel, Council Member Potter and Council Member Springsteen Nay: 1- Mayor DiRocco Town of Vienna Page 3 Printed on 7/10/2020 Town Council Meeting Meeting Minutes June 15, 2020 D. 20-1708 Request Modifications of Requirements for New Police Station Related to Lot Coverage, Parking, and Location of a Masonry Screening Wall. Station will be located at 215 Center Street S and 114 Locust Street S. It was moved that Town Council find that integrity of Chapter 18 of the Town Code and the health, safety, and morals of the Town will not be impaired by the requested modifications of requirements and therefore move to approve the requested modifications as related to lot coverage, parking, and location of a masonry screening wall for the proposed new police station. There was considerable discussion around Council Member Potters request for the architects to increase permeability and green space in the station's plaza area.Councilmembers agreed with Council Member Patel’s caveat to the Motion that the architects should provide lot coverage options less than the 69.71% originally presented. The amendment was seconded by Council Member Potter and passed unanimously. Following additional discussion, the motion with amendment passed on a four to three vote. A motion was made by Council Member Springsteen, seconded by Council Member Colbert, that the Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Council Member Colbert, Council Member Noble, Council Member Springsteen and Mayor DiRocco Nay: 3- Council Member Majdi, Council Member Patel and Council Member Potter F. 20-1674 Design and construction agreement with Fairfax County for public parking to be incorporated into redevelopment of Patrick Henry Library Following discussion on the Town’s role and input it was moved to approve the design and construction agreement with Fairfax County for public parking to be incorporated into redevelopment of the Patrick Henry Library as proposed. A motion was made by Council Member Colbert, seconded by Council Member Springsteen, that the Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Council Member Colbert, Council Member Noble, Council Member Patel, Council Member Potter, Council Member Springsteen and Mayor DiRocco Nay: 1- Council Member Majdi G. 20-1735 Request for Extension of Two Public Use Trailers, Located At Louise Archer Elementary School at 324 Nutley Street NW Upon a finding that the public health, safety, and welfare of the Town will not be impaired, it was moved to approve continued use of two public use trailers, located at Louise Archer Elementary School at 324 Nutley Street NW, for an additional two years from the current expiration date of August 22, 2020. A motion was made by Council Member Springsteen, seconded by Council Member Colbert, that the Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Council Member Colbert, Council Member Noble, Council Member Potter, Council Member Springsteen and Mayor DiRocco Nay: 2- Council Member Majdi and Council Member Patel Town of Vienna Page 4 Printed on 7/10/2020 Town Council Meeting Meeting Minutes June 15, 2020 H. 20-1750 Re-Adoption of an Emergency Ordinance to Permit Temporary Waivers of Zoning Regulations and Review for Business Operations Adversely Affected by the Ongoing Pandemic Disaster It was moved to approve re-adoption of the emergency ordinance to permit temporary waivers of zoning regulations and review for business operations adversely affected by the ongoing pandemic disaster, originally adopted as an emergency ordinance on June 1, 2020; and, it was further moved that this emergency ordinance will expire on September 30, 2020; and, that the Town Clerk is directed to advertise a Notice of Adoption. A motion was made by Council Member Majdi, seconded by Council Member Springsteen, that the Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Council Member Colbert, Council Member Majdi, Council Member Noble, Council Member Patel, Council Member Potter, Council Member Springsteen and Mayor DiRocco 8. Meeting Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 10:25 PM. THE TOWN OF VIENNA IS COMMITTED TO FULL COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STANDARDS. TRANSLATION SERVICES, ASSISTANCE OR ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS FROM PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE TO BE REQUESTED NOT LESS THAN 3 WORKING DAYS BEFORE THE DAY OF THE EVENT. PLEASE CALL (703) 255-6304, OR 711 VIRGINIA RELAY SERVICE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED. Town of Vienna Page 5 Printed on 7/10/2020