Mayor Baroukh called the meeting to order at 7:39 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

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1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 300 PARK AVENUE AT 7:30 P.M. Monday, February 28, 2011 These are summary minutes. The full video of the City Council Meeting may be viewed on the city website at under City Council Meetings. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Baroukh called the meeting to order at 7:39 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL At roll call, the following Council Members were present: Ms. Barry, Mr. Kaylin, Mr. Peppe, Mr. Snyder, Mr. Webb, and Mayor Baroukh. Ms. Gardner was absent. VALIDATION OF NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING -- None. ADOPTION OF MEETING AGENDA The Mayor asked to amend the Agenda by adding a discussion of the Easter Seals letter, along with any reports from Council liaisons to regional commissions; and to remove the approval of the minutes of February 14 from the Agenda. MOTION: Mr. Snyder MOVED, seconded by Ms. Barry, to adopt the Agenda as amended. Upon voice vote, with no objection, the motion passed. PROCLAMATIONS None. OATH OF OFFICE TO NEW BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS None. RECEIPT OF PUBLIC COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND CONSENT ITEM COMMENTS. ] Roger Neighborgall (1005 Hillwood Avenue), president of the Friends of the W&OD Trail, announced the upcoming March 27, 2011 Walter L. Mess 5K Race along the

2 Page2of 18 W&OD trail. Mr. Neighborgall noted that Mr. Mess was responsible for having the trail in the city. He stated further that Major Mary Gavin would be responsible for safety; Barbara Gordon would be responsible for publicity; Howard Herman would start the race; and a marathon corporation in Arlington would time the runners. Mr. Neighborgall asked for a proclamation honoring Walter Mess at the March 28 th City Council meeting. Mayor Baroukh said that although he was not a runner, he would certainly support the event. Charlie Albright (321 N. Pennsylvania Ave.) asked the Council to pass an ordinance changing the status of paper streets (Rothsay and Cedar) abutting his property. He noted that they were dedicated in 1922 and he understands that there will never be paved streets in those locations. Mr. Albright explained how the paper streets affected the setbacks on his property, which resulted in having (essentially) three front yards. This shrunk the buildable envelope of his property and would reduce the value of his property. Mr. Albright said he was counting on the equity in his home to help him in his later years. He said the paper streets affect his property, and others, on N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Fulton Street, and Lee Street. The Mayor referred the item to the City Manager for review. Art McArthur (1005B Lincoln Avenue) stated that he was presenting a petition with 70 signatures to the Council, asking the city not to restrict the property rights of owners of substandard lots. He also asked the City Manager to release the Clarion zoning report to the public. Mr. McArthur believed the Zoning Ordinance Advisory Committee (ZOAC) had been swayed by a few very passionate members wanting things to go a certain way. He said the issue of substandard lots was a major discussion of the ZOAC report. Nikki Koch (206 Buxton Road) said she had just found out about Mr. McArthur s petition the day before and, although she did not have a substandard lot, she agreed with the ZOAC recommendations on that issue. She believed that citizens needed more time to study and learn about this issue, and she supported keeping the current setbacks. David McGuire (203 Tyson Drive) said he welcomed the ZOAC report, but had signed the petition and had a number of concerns regarding development of multi-lot property. Mr. McGuire said he owns a multi-lot property that was purchased specifically with the intent to develop it. He said this was an issue of real money because land values have increased.

3 Page3of 18 Anne Dugan (317 Grove Avenue) endorsed the petition regarding substandard lots. She had witnessed many changes on Grove Avenue, which she believed were mostly good ones. Ms. Dugan commented on recently built houses that replaced old ones that were torn down, and how these residents were very social and created a new-found neighborhood feeling. She said the Grove Avenue residents now had a greater sense of community; rather than a loss. Ms. Dugan urged a reasonable change to protect property rights. James Custer (606 N. Oak Street) said his home sits on a substandard lot and he favored preserving the neighborhood by supporting the ZOAC recommendation. He and his neighbors had considered purchasing a nearby home to prevent it from being torn down and developed into multiple homes on substandard lots. Mr. Custer asked the Council to think strategically and maintain zoning that protects the character of the city. David Gogal (308 Pine Street) announced that Boy Scouts were in chambers witnessing the debate. He had followed the substandard lot issue and was unaware that his property could be built on as two substandard lots, and he did not believe he had the right to do so. In his opinion, the ordinance was designed to protect the community and prevent single family homes from being built on 80 ft. lots. In Mr. Gogal s opinion, the Zoning Administrator did not interpret the code appropriately. He said the alternative was to allow for double density and that would not be good for the city s schools. He believed the community would evolve and change as old homes were torn down and replaced with new ones. Mark Gross (303 Lincoln Ave.) provided some history behind the issue of the substandard lot code. He said it was always the interpretation of the city that if you had a single house straddling two lot lines, you could not tear down the house and then build two houses on the smaller lots. Mr. Gross said the one house on two lots was to be considered as a single lot; not sold off as two separate lots. Mr. Gross also discussed front yard averaging as being based on the location of the actual home, not on the setbacks. Diane Edwards (217 Noland Street) said she had been a substandard lot owner since She was also a real estate agent and endorsed Mr. McArthur's attempts to develop his land. Ms. Edwards said Mr. McArthur tore down a house worth about $560 (in its heyday and not in good shape) and built a very nice house in its place. She commented on how Mr. McArthur s case had been before the BZA and now it was going before the Arlington Court. She did not believe that was fair and said the Council should do something about it. Jeremy Schneider (119 S. Oak Street) said he had lived on a substandard lot for 14 years. He favored keeping reasonably combined substandard lots together and offered

4 Page4of 18 some suggested language to amend the code. Mr. Schneider said the zoning code was meant to protect the rights of the property owners and the neighbors. Jean Knodt (202 Forest Drive) discussed the character of the City of Falls Church, which she believed was being threatened. She commented on a request made to the BZA to require that a new house in her neighborhood be built in accordance with the other home setbacks, so that green space and the views of the other homes would not be affected. She hoped the city would find ways to preserve the neighborhoods, keep neighborhoods in tact, and also look at increasing density where appropriate. Ms. Knodt asked that Council protect the quality and value of the city by keeping the existing code regarding setbacks. Richard Knodt (202 Forest Drive) supported keeping the existing zoning code regarding setbacks and reasonably combined substandard lots. He said he and his wife had been very involved in the appeal regarding the new house on Forest Drive. Mr. Knodt said these rules were very important to the community, and he commented further on decisions made by the Zoning Administrator as being in error. Mr. Serhan Kokuuslu (314 N. Lee Street) said he believed that the ZOAC recommendations could be detrimental to his property on a substandard lot. He said that many homeowners relied on front facade improvements, with front porches, to increase the curb appeal and value of their property. Mr. Kokuuslu said flexibility in the code allowed for owners of small lots to make improvements. If they did not have that, there would be an adverse affect on the growth and economics of the city. Gordon Theisz (802 Ridge Place) expressed his continued concern about the Zoning Administrator's decisions; stating that the ZA had approved one plan without using front yard averaging. Dr. Theisz believes that the ZA cited Dan Maller for a violation as retribution and he wanted the ZA to be better supervised. Mayor Baroukh referred Dr. Theisz s letter to the City Manager and City Attorney for review. Dan Maller (308 Walnut Street) said he was proud to be part of a community with this type of articulate discussion. He believed that everyone's property rights were diminished by the decisions of the Zoning Administrator. Mr. Maller said that every member of the ZOAC supported protecting property rights. He said the issue before the Council now was whether or not the city would have zoning; a process where the city decided on the rules. Keith Thurston (1015 Birch Street) expressed support for the remarks made by Dan

5 Page5of 18 Maller and Mark Gross. He said the code had recently been misinterpreted, and the Zoning Administrator has not interpreted the code consistently. Mr. Thurston said that only recent zoning interpretations had caused this quagmire. He stated further that property owners were coached to change their deeds by breaking the property into lots owned by two owners, which made a joke of the zoning code. Summary of Written Comments. The City Clerk summarized written comments as follows: ZONING Art McArthur (1005B Lincoln Avenue) submitted a request for a zoning text amendment in the City Code. Michelle and Andrew Clark (523 S. Spring Street) asked for information on the ZOAC report and about the Post Office moving down Broad Street. Charles Albright (321 Pennsylvania Ave.) asked that Council change the dedication of paper streets (Cedar and Rothsay) to open space because of the zoning setbacks associated with front yard averaging. BUDGET Metro Riders Advisory Council (Washington, DC) asked Council to fully fund the Falls Church allocated subsidy to Metro as outlined in the FY12 Metro budget. Dave Rifkin (126 Whittier Circle) asked the Council to support the school budget and pay increases for school employees. Annie Rhodes-Kline (1005 Seaton Lane) asked the Council to support the school budget and pay increases for school employees. Mayor Baroukh noted that the Council would be holding a work session on March 7 th, which included the ZOAC report and comments by staff. This would be an informational briefing to set out the next steps for the process; it would not be a public discussion on the issue. Mr. Snyder thanked all of the citizens for appearing that evening. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER TO COUNCIL

6 Page6of 18 New Planning Director. City Manager Wyatt Shields announced that the new Planning Director, James Snyder, had started work. Mr. Shields commented on Mr. Snyder s experience, stating he had been with Arlington County where he did current planning and long-range planning (area planning in commercial districts), and brought a lot of experience to his position in the city. Mr. Shields thanked Ms. Mester for serving as the Acting Planning Director; for her work on the Gateway SE and for reorganizing the new Planning Division. Pedestrian Plan. Mr. Shields announced an upcoming the town hall meeting on March 3rd on the proposed pedestrian plan. He also noted the upcoming signing of a grant application for the Safe Walk To Schools Program. The Mayor also thanked Ms. Mester for her work as Planning Director and for her work on the CIP. BUSINESS ON THE AGENDA Second readings of ordinances and other items requiring public hearings (TO11-01) ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 42, "UTILITIES", TO REVISE SEWER RATES AND FEES (Brenda Creel, GM Environmental Services; Robert Etris, Director of Public Utilities) (TO11-01) Sewer Rates and Fees City Manager Wyatt Shields summarized the staff report presented to Council. Mr. Shields noted that the sewer rate increase was needed to pay for improvements that are required to comply with the Clean Water Act. He said the sewer rate increase would go into effect on July 1, Mr. Kaylin asked about budget cuts in Congress and if they would affect the EPA rules. Mr. Shields said rulemaking was already in place and 2012 was the deadline for compliance. He said the improvements were well under way. MOTION: Ms. Barry MOVED, seconded by Mr. Webb, to adopt (TO11-01). The Mayor opened the matter to the public for discussion. There being no public comment and nothing in writing, the item was closed to public hearing and opened to the Council for discussion.

7 Page7of 18 Mr. Snyder said nobody liked increasing costs, but without the improvements critical infrastructure would degrade and the city would not meet EPA guidelines. Mayor Baroukh supported the ordinance. He said that Council had a very in-depth discussion during a work session with a lot of feedback about setting the rates. He believed it was morally imperative to follow the standards set and do the right thing to come into conformance with mandated water quality. He said the rate increases would provide for long-term improvements and keep the system in operation for the citizens. There being no further discussion, the Mayor asked the Clerk to call the roll on the motion. Ms. Barry: AYE Mr. Kaylin: AYE Mr. Peppe: AYE Mr. Snyder: AYE Mr. Webb: AYE Mayor Baroukh: AYE The motion PASSED 6-0. (Ord. 1853) (Ms. Gardner was absent.) (TO11-02) ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE BUDGET OF EXPENDITURES AND REVENUES OF THE GENERAL FUND AND WATER FUND TO APPROPRIATE OTHER REVENUES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 (Richard LaCondre, CFO) (TO11-02) Revised Budget Mr. Shields summarized the staff report presented to Council. He noted that this was an appropriate use of seized police funds. Mayor Baroukh confirmed with the City Attorney that second reading was allowable even with some language changes, and that it was appropriate to use water funds for legal fees. The Mayor opened the matter to the public for discussion. There being no public comment and nothing in writing, the item was closed to public hearing and opened to the Council for discussion. MOTION: Mr. Webb MOVED, seconded by Ms. Barry, to approve (TO11-02). There being no further discussion, the Mayor asked the Clerk to call the roll on the motion.

8 Page8of 18 Ms. Barry: AYE Mr. Kaylin: AYE Mr. Peppe: AYE Mr. Snyder: AYE Mr. Webb: AYE Mayor Baroukh: AYE The motion PASSED 6-0. (Ord. 1854) (Ms. Gardner was absent.) Resolutions and first readings of ordinances (TO11-03) ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 2 "ADMINISTRATION," ARTICLE VI, "PUBLIC PROPERTY AND FACILITIES," SECTION 2-210, "NAMING OF PUBLIC PROPERTY OR FACILITY." (TO11-03) Ord. Naming public property/facilities Mr. Shields summarized the staff report presented to Council and the amendment to the city code. Mr. Shields noted an alternative to criteria (1) and additional language restricting this from applying to school properties. MOTION: Mr. Snyder MOVED, seconded by Ms. Barry, to adopt (TO11-03) on first reading, advertise according to law, and schedule public hearing and second reading for March 14, Mr. Kaylin said he supported having this changed to a living person, but he believed there should be a certain amount of time two or three years -- before something could be named. He said a rush to judgment was not a good idea. Joyce Simpson (1002 Ellison Square) supported (TO11-03) and questioned the need to wait for a person to pass in order to name a property. She also questioned the need to wait for a period of time before the person being recognized could see that their work was appreciated and supported. Ms. Simpson said the process would allow the citizens to comment on the issue. Charley O Hara (2717 Welcome Drive) supported the ordinance and said it allowed flexibility for naming a public space. He discussed the process for naming the Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School and noted that living persons had also been considered because the code did not apply to the schools. He said this process would allow for the public to come to a decision. Barry Buschow (903 Madison Lane) strongly supported (TO11-03) as written. He said

9 Page9of 18 the "significant contributions" were set out in the criteria and he argued against having a waiting period before naming a public space after a living person. Mr. Buschow then pointed out several public spaces that were named for living persons. Mayor Baroukh asked if this would go to boards and commissions for comment. Mr. Shields agreed that was a good idea and that it was appropriate for the Planning Commission and the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board to comment. The City Manager asked for the ordinance to be passed on first reading, with the alternative included, until the boards and commissions specifically addressed that issue. Barbara Cram (212 E. Jefferson Street) supported (TO11-03) as written. She believed the process of board and commission comment, along with having a criteria-based review, would allow for public input. She said that if there was no public support, that would become evident. The City Clerk summarized the following written comments: Joel Hamme (902 Lanier Place) Mary Madeline King (507 E. Columbia Street) Leslie Rye (214 Lawton Street) Joyce Simpson (1002 Ellison Square) All of the individuals above have expressed support for passage of (TO11-03) The Mayor asked for any Council comments prior to a vote. Mr. Kaylin said he supported having property named after a living person and suggested naming the property after the person has left the employment of the city. That was not meant to deprive the person of the recognition; it was just meant as a good practice. ROLL CALL VOTE: There being no further discussion, the Mayor asked the Clerk to call the roll on the motion: Ms. Barry: AYE Mr. Kaylin: ABSTAIN Mr. Peppe: AYE Mr. Snyder: AYE Mr. Webb: AYE Mayor Baroukh: AYE The motion PASSED 5-0, with Mr. Kaylin ABSTAINING. (Ms. Gardner was absent.) (TR11-05) RESOLUTION TO ENDORSE THE CITY OF FALLS CHURCH

10 Page10of 18 FY APPLICATION FOR REGIONAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (RSTP) FUNDS Mr. Shields summarized the staff report presented to the Council. He said use of the funds would be set out in the adopted PED Plan. Mr. Snyder asked if the Plan applied to both commercial and residential areas; which the City Manager confirmed. Mayor Baroukh asked that, in the future, staff not bring forward a resolution supporting a plan that had not yet been adopted. He said his support for this resolution would not preclude his vote on the PED Plan later. MOTION: Ms. Barry MOVED, seconded by Mr. Snyder, to adopt (TR11-05). The Mayor opened the matter to the public for discussion. There being no public comment and nothing in writing, the item was closed to public hearing and opened to the Council for discussion. ROLL CALL VOTE: There being no further discussion, the Mayor asked the Clerk to call the roll on the motion: Ms. Barry: AYE Mr. Kaylin: AYE Mr. Peppe: AYE Mr. Snyder: AYE Mr. Webb: AYE Mayor Baroukh: AYE The motion PASSED 6-0. (Res ) (Ms. Gardner was absent.) Consent items None. Appointments Mr. Webb presented the recommended slate of appointments for Council approval. Mayor Baroukh thanked citizens for coming forward to apply for boards and commissions. Reappointments

11 Page11of 18 Laurence J. Dorr - Tree Commission - 04/01/11-03/31/14 William Henneberg - Tree Commission - 04/01/11-03/31/14 Peter Adriance - Environmental Services Council - 03/01/11-02/28/14 M.T. Gutmanis - Housing Commission - 01/01/11-12/31/13 New Appointments Rena Marsh - Falls Church Cable Access Advisory Board - 11/01/10-10/31/13 MOTION: Mr. Webb MOVED, seconded by Ms. Barry, to appoint the recommended slate of candidates. ROLL CALL VOTE: There being no further discussion, the Mayor asked the Clerk to call the roll on the motion: Ms. Barry: AYE Mr. Kaylin: AYE Mr. Peppe: AYE Mr. Snyder: AYE Mr. Webb: AYE Mayor Baroukh: AYE The motion PASSED 6-0. (Ms. Gardner was absent.) Other business None. BUSINESS NOT ON THE AGENDA Mayor Baroukh asked the City Manager for a status report on city-owned property, leased to Easter Seals, where there is a pre-school and day care program. He noted that the lease expires in the fall of Mr. Shields said the city was investigating future uses of the property. School staff had expressed an interest in the property, but Easter Seals wanted another lease. Mr. Shields said there needed to be public input on the highest and best use of the property. He recommended that the lease be extended to July 1, 2012 in order for Easter Seals to have time to look for other locations; for the city and schools to consider uses of the property; and for the public to comment. Mayor Baroukh asked the City Manager to send a letter to Easter Seals regarding the recommendation. Mr. Kaylin and Mr. Shields discussed the meaning of "highest and

12 Page12of 18 best" use of the property, which should be defined by the Council. Mr. Shields stated further that there had been no formal request from the schools for use of the property. Mayor Baroukh asked about any other correspondence from Easter Seals. Mr. Shields said they had been aware of Easter Seals desire to continue using the facility. Mr. Snyder and Mr. Shields discussed the lease cost of $1 per year. Mr. Snyder reluctantly agreed with sending Easter Seals a letter, but said he also wanted to see the process speeded up. Mr. Shields said Easter Seals was under pressure to know what would happen in November so they could look for other space, immediately, if their lease was not renewed. Mr. Shields noted that Easter Seals also has a board they must go through for a decision making process. Mr. Snyder said dialogue was needed to consider the services provided by Easter Seals, and also to consider the use of the property by the schools or the city -- which would be difficult to do before the lease ends. Mayor Baroukh supported sending a letter to Easter Seals. He asked for the City Attorney to look at the draft letter to make sure it did not go too far in indicating what the city would do. Mr. Kaylin asked if they could hear from the school system, soon, because they would be a key component of the decision. Mr. Shields said he believed this was on their agenda, but they were not considering taking over the property in the FY12 budget; it would have to be in their FY13 budget. Mayor Baroukh confirmed with Council that there were no objections to sending a letter to Easter Seals. Mr. Snyder said he preferred to speed up the process from the timetable that had been suggested. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS The Mayor asked for status reports, or updates on regional commissions or city boards and commissions. Mr. Snyder reported that the Council s Economic Development Committee (EDC) had been meeting and had active participants from both the Economic Development Authority and the Planning Commission. He said they were looking at long-term incentives and recommendations from the Chamber of Commerce to improve the commercial district, and they also were looking at the 706 W. Broad hotel development project. Mr. Snyder said the Sesquicentennial Committee had purchased signs to be placed around the city. He said the signs and Civil War Commemoration Day (in May)

13 Page13of 18 were very exciting projects. Barb Cram, Nikki Henderson, and the entire group had been working very hard. Mr. Snyder also noted that he had been on WAMU radio discussing how to improve regional incident management and public communications. With regard to red light cameras, Mr. Snyder added that he would have more cameras in the city if the law allowed it; noting that data showed a 24% reduction in red-light running with the installation of the cameras. Mr. Peppe reported that he had attended the COG Air Quality Committee meeting that week. He said the EPA intended to tighten its regulations, but nothing had happened yet. Mr. Peppe said these would also affect businesses in the area. Mayor Baroukh commented on the activities of the EDC. He said the EDC had been working on developing economic incentives, which would be reported out to the full Council for discussion. Mayor Baroukh said the committee had discussed mass transit and Mr. Snyder would be making efforts with regard to street cars. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS None. CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO VIRGINIA CODE (A) 7. : CONSULTATION 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" Council went into Closed Session at 9:22 p.m. The Mayor announced that no further public business would be conducted that evening. 1. Upon a motion made by Council Member BARRY, seconded by Council Member KAYLIN and passed by a vote of City Council, Council went into closed session pursuant to Section (A)(7) of the Code of Virginia for "[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 litigation 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." ROLL CALL VOTE: Mayor Baroukh: AYE Vice Mayor Snyder: AYE Council Member Barry: AYE Council Member Gardner: absent Council Member Kaylin: AYE Council Member Peppe: AYE Council Member Webb: AYE

14 Page14of Upon a motion made by Council Member BARRY, seconded by Council Member KAYLIN and passed by vote of City Council, Council reconvened in open session. ROLL CALL VOTE: Mayor Baroukh: AYE Vice Mayor Snyder: AYE Council Member Barry: AYE Council Member Gardner: absent Council Member Kaylin: AYE Council Member Peppe: AYE Council Member Webb: AYE COMING OUT TIME: 11:27 p.m. CERTIFICATION 1. Upon a motion made by Council Member WEBB and seconded by Council Member KAYLIN and passed upon affirmative roll call vote in open session, it was certified that (i) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion by which the closed meeting was convened were heard, discussed or considered in the closed session or meeting by the City Council. ROLL CALL VOTE: Mayor Baroukh: AYE Vice Mayor Snyder: AYE Council Member Barry: AYE Council Member Gardner: absent Council Member Kaylin: AYE Council Member Peppe: AYE Council Member Webb: AYE February 28, 2011 Mayor Date ADJOURNMENT Upon proper motion and second, and unanimous voice vote, the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 p.m. Mayor

15 Page15of 18 ATTEST: City Clerk Attachments: Ord. 1853, Ord. 1854, and Res Approved: ( ) These are summary minutes. The City Council Meeting may be viewed on the city website. The city of Falls Church is committed to the letter and spirit of the American Disabilities Act. This document will be made available in alternate format upon request. Call (TTY 711)

16 Page16of 18 ORDINANCE 1853 ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 42, UTILITIES, TO REVISE SEWER RATES AND FEES THE CITY OF FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA, HEREBY ORDAINS THAT Chapter 42, Utilities, of the Code of the City of Falls Church, VA, Section , Availability charge is hereby amended as follows: Sec Availability charge. (a) Classification of customers (b) Definitions (c) Advance quarterly use (1) The first bill (2) The sewer charge as determined by the appropriate method noted above shall be $7.25 per thousand gallons of water billed. (3) A fixed charge of $5.00 shall be included in each bill. (d) Sewer Revenue Fund This ordinance shall become effective on July 1, st Reading: nd Reading: Adoption: (TO11-01) IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the foregoing was adopted by the City Council of the City of Falls Church, Virginia on February 28, 2011 as Ordinance Kathleen Clarken Buschow City Clerk

17 Page17of 18 ORDINANCE 1854 ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE BUDGET OF EXPENDITURES AND REVENUES OF THE GENERAL FUND AND WATER FUND TO APPROPRIATE OTHER REVENUES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 THE CITY OF FALLS CHURCH HEREBY ORDAINS THAT: The annual budget of the City of Falls Church, Virginia, for the General Fund, School Operating Fund, School Community Service Fund, and School Food Service Fund, and Water Revenue Fund and Sewer Revenue Fund, for the Fiscal Year 2011, heretofore and on the 27 th day of September, 2010, submitted to the Council by the City Manager are hereby fixed, determined and appropriated as hereinafter set forth, providing for the expenditures of a. $65,318,712 for the General Fund revenues; and $65,318,712 for the General Fund expenditures. b. $36,882,575 for the School Operating Fund, $1,927,800 for the School Community Service Fund revenues; and $36,882,575 for the School Operating Fund, $1,927,800 for the School Community Service Fund expenditures. c. $943,500 for the School Food Service Fund revenues; and $943,500 for the School Food Service Fund expenditures. d. $26,368,663 for the Water Fund revenues; and $25,131,920 for the Water Fund expenditures. e. $3,333,311 for the Sewer Fund revenues; and $3,298,989 for the Sewer Fund expenditures. 1st Reading: nd Reading: Adoption: (TO11-02) IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the foregoing was adopted by the City Council of the City of Falls Church, Virginia on February 28, 2011 as Ordinance 1854.

18 Page18of 18 Kathleen Clarken Buschow City Clerk RESOLUTION RESOLUTION TO ENDORSE THE CITY OF FALLS CHURCH FY APPLICATION FOR REGIONAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (RSTP) FUNDS WHEREAS, RSTP money supports local transportation initiatives and may be used as capital funding for transportation infrastructure or for transportation planning activities; and WHEREAS, The City of Falls Church proposes one project for RSTP funding consideration in FYs the implementation of pedestrian, bicycle, and traffic calming improvements; and WHEREAS, this funding will enable the City to continue to implement transportation improvements as outlined in the City s Pedestrian, Bicycle and Traffic Calming Strategic Implementation Plan; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Falls Church does hereby endorse the FY RSTP proposed project to implement improvements to the pedestrian and bicycle network as recommended in the City s Pedestrian, Bicycle and Traffic Calming Strategic Implementation Plan. Reading: Adoption: (TR11-05) IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the foregoing was adopted by the City Council of the City of Falls Church, Virginia on February 28, 2011 as Resolution Kathleen Clarken Buschow City Clerk