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City of Manassas, VirginiaCity Council Meeting

AGENDA

City Council Regular MeetingCouncil Chambers

9027 Center StreetManassas, VA 20110

Monday, May 20, 2019

Call to Order - 5:30 p.m.

Roll Call

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Community and Staff Presentations

Presentation: Older Americans Month(Staff: Lee Ann Henderson, City Clerk)

Annual Report: Prince William Area Agency on Aging(Staff: Lee Ann Henderson, City Clerk)(Presented By: Sarah Henry, Director, Prince William Area Agency on Aging)

Agenda Statement - AAA Report 2019

Council Time

Mayor Time

Staff Reports

1. Consent Agenda

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All matters listed under the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the City Counciland will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. Ifdiscussion is desired, that item will be removed from the consent agenda and consideredseparately.

SUGGESTED MOTION: "I move that the Consent Agenda be approved and the readings ofthe ordinances be dispensed."

SUGGESTED MOTION #2: "I move that Items # and # be removed from the Consent Agendaand be added as Items # and #, respectively, and that the remaining Consent Agenda itemsbe approved as it now appears and the readings of the ordinances be dispensed."

1.1 City Council Minutes: May 6, 2019 and May 9, 2019(Staff: Lee Ann Henderson, City Clerk)Agenda Statement - Minutes - May 20, 2019City Council Minutes: May 6, 2019City Council Minutes: May 9, 2019

1.2 Proclamation - Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ)Pride Month (Staff: Lee Ann Henderson, City Clerk)Agenda Statement - Proclamation - LGBTQ Pride Month 2019Proclamation - LGBTQ Pride Month 2019

1.3 Proclamation - Older Americans Month(Staff: Lee Ann Henderson, City Clerk)Agenda Statement - Older Americans Month 2019Proclamation - Older Americans Month 2019

1.4 Performance Bond and Erosion Control Bond Replacement:10562 Redoubt Rd. Site Plan - SP#16-23(Staff: Gregory J. Bokan, AICP, Development Services Coordinator)Agenda Statement - Bond Release - 10562 Redoubt Rd. Site PlanBackup - Location Graphic: 10562 Redoubt Rd. Site PlanBackup - Site Plan: 10562 Redoubt Rd. Site Plan

1.5 Resolution 2019-10-R: Amending the FY 2019 Budget by Budgeting andAppropriating $87,800 of Stormwater Fund Fund Balance forOperations/Maintenance Issues for the Remainder of the Year(Staff: Tony Dawood, Director of Utilities)Agenda Statement - Resolution 2019-10-RResolution 2019-10-R

1.6 Uncodified Ordinance #O-2019-16: Setting the Tax Year 2019 Personal PropertyTax Rate to Support the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget (Second Reading)(Staff: Diane V. Bergeron, Finance Director)

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1.7 Uncodified Ordinance #O-2019-17: Setting the Water Utility Rates, SewerUtility Rates, and Electric Utility Rates Effective July 1, 2019 (Second Reading)(Staff: Diane V. Bergeron, Finance Director)

1.8 Uncodified Ordinance #O-2019-18: Setting the Stormwater ManagementService Fees Effective July 1, 2019 (Second Reading)(Staff: Diane V. Bergeron, Finance Director)

1.9 Uncodified Ordinance #O-2019-19: Establishing the Park, Culture & RecreationFee Schedule for All Rentals, Permits, Programs, Admission, Services, Historicand Cultural Fees Effective July 1, 2019 (Second Reading)(Staff: Diane V. Bergeron, Finance Director)

1.10 Uncodified Ordinance #O-2019-20: Establishing a Fee Schedule for Permitsrequired by Article III of Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances, City ofManassas, Virginia (1978), as Amended, Generally Relating to Permit FeesDescribed in the Fire Prevention Code Effective July 1, 2019 (Second Reading)(Staff: Diane V. Bergeron, Finance Director)

1.11 Uncodified Ordinance #O-2019-21: Establishing the Manassas Regional AirportFee and Rent Schedule Effective July 1, 2019 (Second Reading)(Staff: Diane V. Bergeron, Finance Director)

2. Ordinances and Resolutions

2.1 Uncodified Ordinance #O-2019-15: Setting the Tax Year 2020 Real Estate TaxRates to Support the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget (Second Reading)(Staff: Diane V. Bergeron, Finance Director)Agenda Statement - Uncodified Ordinance #O-2019-15Uncodified Ordinance #O-2019-15

2.2 Ordinance #O-2019-24: An Ordinance to Amend and Reenact the Code ofOrdinances, City of Manassas, Virginia (2002), As Amended, By AmendingSection 114-481 of Article X (Stopping, Standing and Parking) of Division 2(Stopping on Highways) Related to Parking Vehicle Without CurrentCommonwealth of Virginia License Plate, Decal, or Safety Inspection Sticker(First Reading)(Staff: Douglas W. Keen, Chief of Police)Agenda Statement - Ordinance #O-2019-24

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Ordinance #O-2019-24Ordinance #O-2019-24 - Redline

2.3 Ordinance #O-2019-25: An Uncodified Ordinance to Provide for the Payment ofa Fine in Lieu of Prosecution for Parking Violations (First Reading)(Staff: Douglas W. Keen, Chief of Police)Agenda Statement - Ordinance #O-2019-25Ordinance #O-2019-25Ordinance #O-2019-25 - Redline

2.4 Resolution #R-2019-58: SUP #2019-05, All Saints Catholic Church, 9294Stonewall Road(Staff: Kelly Davis, AICP, Senior Planner)Agenda Statement - Resolution #R-2019-58Resolution #R-2019-58Staff Memorandum

3. Awards, Acknowledgments and Presentations - 7:15 p.m.

3.1 Proclamation - Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ)Pride Month(Staff: Lee Ann Henderson, City Clerk)

4. Citizens' Time - 7:30 p.m.

The citizens' time portion of the agenda is set aside for those citizens who wish to addressthe Council for less than three minutes each. Citizens need not give prior notice to the Cityto speak during the citizens' time portion of the agenda. Citizens may address the Councilfor longer than three minutes if they ask the City Manager for a place on the agenda atleast four working days before the meeting.

5. Authorize the Closed Meeting

Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711 A (1):1. Resignation of a Specific Public Officer, Appointee, or Employee of the City

5.1 Authorize a Closed MeetingAgenda Statement - Authorize a Closed Meeting

6. Certify the Closed Meeting

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6.1 Certify the Closed Meeting Agenda Statement - Certify a Closed Meeting

Adjournment

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City of ManassasManassas City Council


Meeting Date: May 20, 2019

Time Estimate: 10 Minutes

Agenda Title: Annual Report: Prince William Area Agency on Aging (AAA)

Recommendation: N/A

Motion: N/A

Date Last Consideredby City Council:

May 21, 2018

Summary and/orComments:

Sarah Henry, Director of the Prince William Area Agency on Aging, will present the annual report to City Council.

Board – Committee – or Commission Reviewed: N/A

Fiscal Impact: N/A

Staff Contact: Lee Ann Henderson, City [email protected](703) 257-8280

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Time Estimate: Consent Agenda

Agenda Title: City Council Minutes: May 6, 2019 and May 9, 2019

Recommendation: Approve

Motion: If approved as part of the Consent Agenda:I move that the Consent Agenda be approved and the readings of the ordinances dispensed.

If removed from the Consent Agenda:I move that the Minutes of May 6, 2019 and May 9, 2019, be approved.


N/A


N/A

Board – Committee – or Commission Reviewed:

N/A

Fiscal Impact: N/A


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CITY OF MANASSAS MAY 6, 2019

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A Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Manassas, Virginia, for the purpose of conducting a budget work session, was held second floor conference room at City Hall, on the above date with the following present on roll call: Mayor Harry J. Parrish II, Vice Mayor Ken Elston, Council Members Michelle Davis-Younger, Theresa Coates Ellis, Ian T. Lovejoy, Pamela J. Sebesky, and Mark D. Wolfe; City Manager W. Patrick Pate, City Clerk Lee Ann Henderson, City Attorney Craig Brown, Finance and Administration Director Diane V. Bergeron, Community Development Director Liz Via-Gossman, Fire and Rescue Chief Robert Clemons, Jr., Police Chief Doug Keen, Paralegal Rose Spring, and Budget Manager Stott Mason

Mayor Parrish called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

The City Clerk reported that the news media had been notified of the meeting in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act.

1. Discussion: Outstanding Budget Related ItemsFinance and Administration Director Diane V. Bergeron outlined the proposal made by

Council Member Lovejoy at the budget work session held on May 1, 2019. There was discussion regarding the history of the Museum Expansion project and a prior proposal to house the museum and the library in a shared building.

Council Member Ellis noted that the community is against an increase in the tax rate and proposed allowing private developers to improve the South Grant streetscape and using the Merchant grant to perform some of the current museum displays, if the Merchant family agrees.

Council Member Wolfe noted that the investment in the Gateway property was part of a long term vision for the community.

COUNCIL MEMBER WOLFE MOVED that the budget be presented for first reading as the City Manager presented it. Seconded by Vice Mayor Elston. Roll Call Vote: AYES – Elston, Sebesky, Wolfe; NAYS – Davis-Younger, Ellis, Lovejoy. MOTION FAILS.

There was discussion on the relationship between the South Grant Street Beautification Project and the Public Safety Center Project. City Manager Pat Pate noted that some of the frontage improvements needed for the Public Safety Center project are included in the South Grant Street Project.

VICE MAYOR ELSTON MOVED that the budget be presented for first reading using $2.5 million in one-time Gateway sales proceeds to adjust the tax rate down approximately 0.04 cents. Seconded by Council Member Sebesky. Roll Call Vote: AYES – Davis-Younger, Elston, Sebesky; NAYS – Ellis, Lovejoy, Wolfe. MOTION FAILS.

Council Member Sebesky stated that a great deal of time and effort has been put into the South Grant Street project and that Council has already directed staff to bond the project. She stated that every citizen survey has shown that the citizens want investment in the community.

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Council Member Davis-Younger questioned what the impacts will be if the Council continues to put off things in order to keep the tax rate level.

Council Member Lovejoy stated that tax burden is a struggle and that City of Manassas tax bills are low compared to surrounding jurisdictions because income levels area also low.

COUNCIL MEMBER LOVEJOY MOVED that the budget be calibrated to a one penny tax rate increase by removing the Museum Expansion Project and taking the rest of the necessary funds from Gateway land sales. MOTION FAILS for lack of a second.

Council recessed at 7:01 p.m.

Council returned at 7:10 p.m.

COUNCIL MEMBER WOLFE MOVED that the budget be presented for first reading as originally proposed except moving the Museum Expansion project to future years. MOTION FAILS for lack of a second.

COUNCIL MEMBER ELLIS MOVED that the budget be presented with a one penny increase to the tax rate by eliminating the South Grant Street Beautification project, and taking $2.5 million from Gateway sales proceeds to buy down capital project debt with preferential treatment given to the Public Safety Center project. Seconded by Council Member Lovejoy. Roll Call Vote: AYES –Ellis, Lovejoy; NAYS – Elston, Davis-Younger, Sebesky, Wolfe. MOTION FAILS.

Mayor Parrish noted that the budget as originally presented would be the budget that will be considered on May 13, 2019.

Mayor Parrish declared the meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.

Mayor City Clerk

Date Approved

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A Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Manassas, Virginia, for the purpose of conducting a strategic plan work session, was held in the First Floor Conference Room of 9324 West Street, Manassas, on the above date with the following present on roll call: Mayor Harry J. Parrish II, Vice Mayor Ken Elston, Council Members Michelle Davis-Younger, Theresa Coates Ellis, Ian T. Lovejoy, Pamela J. Sebesky, and Mark D. Wolfe; City Manager W. Patrick Pate, Deputy City Manager Bryan Foster, City Clerk Lee Ann Henderson, City Attorney Craig Brown, Community Development Director Liz Via-Gossman, Economic Development Director Patrick Small, Police Chief Doug Keen, Fire and Rescue Chief Robert Clemons, Jr. , and Communications Director Patty Prince.

Mayor Parrish called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.

The City Clerk reported that the news media had been notified of the meeting in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act.

1) Strategic Plan Work SessionNancy Franklin, of Franklin Solutions, led the Council in a second Strategic

Planning Work Session to identify strategic goals for the City for the future.

Mayor Parrish declared the meeting adjourned at 3:18 p.m.

Mayor City Clerk

Date Approved

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Agenda Title: Proclamation: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning(LGBTQ) Pride Month



If removed from the Consent Agenda:I move that the Proclamation designating June 2019 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) Pride Month in the City of Manassas be approved.


May 21, 2018


N/A


N/A

Fiscal Impact: N/A


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P R O C L A M A T I O NWHEREAS, the City of Manassas is a welcoming community and an exceptional place to live,

learn, work, play, and raise a family; and

WHEREAS, Manassas recognizes the importance of equality and freedom; and

WHEREAS, the nation was founded upon and is guided by a set of principles that includes that every person has been created equal, that each has rights to their life, liberty and pursuit of happiness and that each shall be accorded the full recognition and protection of law; and

WHEREAS, the City of Manassas’ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) community are a vital part of all fields and professions and contribute to a stronger community; and

WHEREAS, the City of Manassas is dedicated to fostering acceptance of all its citizens and preventing discrimination and bullying based on sexual orientation and gender identity; and

WHEREAS, Manassas is strengthened by and thrives upon the rich diversity of ethnic, cultural, racial, gender and sexual identities of its residents; all of which contribute to the vibrant character of our City; and

WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recognizes that LGBTQ teens are at higher risk to be the victims of violence and have increased suicide rates; and

WHEREAS, it is imperative that young people in the community, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, feel valued, safe, empowered, and supported by their peers, educators, and community leaders.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Harry J. Parrish II, Mayor of the City of Manassas, Virginia and on behalf of the Manassas City Council, hereby proclaim and recognize June 2019 as

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) Pride Month

in the City of Manassas and urge citizens to recognize the contributions made by members of the LGBTQ community and to actively promote the principles of equality and liberty.

ATTEST:

Harry J. Parrish II Mayor Lee Ann Henderson City Clerk On behalf of the City Council of Manassas, Virginia

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Time Estimate: Consent

Agenda Title: Proclamation: Older Americans Month



If removed from the Consent Agenda:I move that the Proclamation designating the month of May 2018 as Older Americans Month be approved.


May 21, 2018


N/A


N/A

Fiscal Impact: N/A


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P R O C L A M A T I O N

WHEREAS, the City of Manassas includes approximately 5,300 adults age 60 years and older who richly contribute to our community; and

WHEREAS, each May, the United States Administration for Community Living recognizes older adults for their contributions to the nation; and

WHEREAS, we acknowledge that what it means “to age” has changed, for the better; and

WHEREAS, this year's theme for May is "Connect, Create, Contribute," which encourages communities to recognize the contributions of older adults and the key role they play in the vitality of our neighborhoods, networks, and lives; and

WHEREAS, the City of Manassas can provide opportunities to enrich the lives of individuals of all ages by: involving older adults in the redefinition of aging in our community;promoting home and community-based services that support independent living; encouraging older adults to speak up for themselves and others; and by providing opportunities for older adults to share their experiences.

NOW, THEREFORE, I Harry J. Parrish II, Mayor of the City of Manassas, Virginia and on behalf of the Manassas City Council, hereby proclaim hereby proclaim the May 2019 as

OLDER AMERICANS MONTHin the City of Manassas and urge every resident to take time during this month to acknowledge older adults and the people who serve them as influential and vital parts of our community.

Harry J. Parrish II Mayor On Behalf of the City Council Of Manassas, Virginia

ATTEST:

Lee Ann Henderson City Clerk

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Agenda Title: Performance Bond and Erosion Control Bond Replacement:Three Acres, LLC. - 10562 Redoubt Rd. Site Plan - SP#16-23



If removed from the Consent Agenda:I move that the release of the Performance Bond and Erosion Control Bond for Soul’s Harbor Church Parking Addition be approved.


N/A


Request authority to replace the Performance Bond and Erosion Control Bond for the following project – 10562 Redoubt Rd. Site Plan - SP#16-23

The Site Plan is for construction of a Storage Yard at 10562 Redoubt Rd. The property has been sold and the new owner posted a replacement bond in May 2019. This will release the bond the prior owner (Three Acres, LLC) currently has in place.


N/A

Fiscal Impact: N/A

Staff Contact: Gregory J. Bokan, AICP, Development Services [email protected](703) 257-8204

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Agenda Title: Consideration of Resolution 2019-10-R Amending the FY 2019 Budget by Budgeting and Appropriating $87,800 of Stormwater Fund Fund Balance for Operations/Maintenance Issues for the Remainder of the Year

Recommendation: Approve Resolution 2019-10-R

Motion: I move that Resolution 2019-10-R be approved

Date Last Consideredby City Council: N/A

Summary and/orComments: Items included in this Resolution were reviewed by the Finance Committee

Board – Committee – or Commission Reviewed: Finance Committee – May 8, 2019 (Approved Unanimously)

Fiscal Impact: $87,800 – Use of Stormwater Fund Fund Balance

Staff Contact: Tony Dawood, Director of [email protected](703) 257-8382

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RESOLUTION 2019-10-R

Adopted:

BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Manassas meeting in regular session this 20th

day of May, 2019, that the following funds be budgeted and appropriated as shown.

STORMWATER FUNDRevenue:55099100-346400 Stormwater Fund Balance $87,800

Expenditure:55042210-439000 Purchased Services $87,800

For: Stormwater Fund Fund Balance for Operations/Maintenance Issues

This resolution shall take effect upon its passage.

Harry J. Parrish II MAYOR On Behalf of the City Council

of Manassas, VirginiaATTEST:

__________________________________Lee Ann Henderson City Clerk

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Agenda Title: Uncodified Ordinance #O-2019-15: Setting the Tax Year 2020 Real Estate Tax Rates to Support the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget (Second Reading)

Recommendation: Approve Uncodified Ordinance #O-2019-15 on Second Reading

Motion: I move that Uncodified Ordinance #O-2019-15 be approved on secondreading.


Public Hearing – April 29, 2019Budget Work Session – May 6, 2019Regular Meeting – May 13, 2019 (4/2)


The City Council has held seven (7) budget work sessions and one (1) public hearing to establish the FY 2020 Budget.

Ordinance #O-2019-15 sets the tax year 2020 real estate tax rates to support the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget.


N/A

Fiscal Impact: Operation and Administration of the City for FY 2020

Staff: Diane V. Bergeron, Finance [email protected](703) 257-8272

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ORDINANCE # O-2019-15

First Reading: Second ReadingEnactedEffective

AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE SETTING THE REAL ESTATE TAX RATES FOR TAX YEAR 2020

1. BE IT ORDAINED that by the City Council of the City of Manassas, Virginia, meeting in regular session this 20th day of May, 2019, that there shall be levied upon real estatewithin the City of Manassas the following taxes for tax year 2020:

(a) The real estate tax year in the City of Manassas is July 1st to June 30th.

(b) Real Estate in the City of Manassas: One Dollar and Twenty-Eight and ThreeTenths Cents ($1.283) per one hundred dollars ($100.00) of assessed valuation.

(c) Real Estate in the Manassas Fire and Rescue District: Nineteen and SevenTenths Cents ($0.197) per one hundred dollars ($100.00) of assessed valuation.

(d) Real Estate in the Owens Brooke Special Taxing District: Twelve Cents ($0.115) per one hundred dollars ($100.00) of assessed valuation.

2. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage on second reading.

Harry J. Parrish II Mayor On Behalf of the City Council of Manassas, Virginia

ATTEST:


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May 20, 2019Ordinance # O-2019-15Page 2

MOTION: SECOND: RE: Ordinance # O-2019-15ACTION:

Votes:Ayes: Nays: Absent from Vote: Absent from Meeting:

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Agenda Title: Ordinance #O-2019-24: An Ordinance to Amend and Reenact the Code of Ordinances, City of Manassas, Virginia (2002), As Amended, by Amending Section 114-481 of Article X (Stopping, Standing, and Parking) of Division 2 (Stopping on Highways) Related to Parking a Vehicle Without Current Commonwealth of Virginia License Plate, Decal, or Safety Inspection Sticker.

Recommendation: Approve Ordinance #O-2019-24 on first reading.

Motion: I move that Ordinance #O-2019-24 be approved on first reading.


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The City’s current, abandoned automobile ordinance authorizes the police department to impound any vehicle that lacks a current license plate, or a current county, city or town license plate or sticker, or a valid Commonwealth safety inspection certificate or sticker; and has been in a specific location for four days without being moved; however, the enforcement of a current safety inspection sticker alone is not currently authorized. Taking into consideration citizen complaints of vehicles that are abandoned, lacking current safety inspection stickers, and the Code of Virginia, 46.2-1157, which reads, “No owner or operator shall fail to submit a motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer operated or parked on the highways in the Commonwealth to such inspection or fail or refuse to correct or have corrected in accordance with the requirements of this title any mechanical defects found by such inspection to exist”, I am asking to amend and reenact the ordinance related to parking a vehicle without a current Commonwealth license plate or decal, to reflect Parking a vehicle without a current Commonwealth of Virginia license plate, decal, or safety inspection sticker.


N/A

Fiscal Impact: Revenue associated with the collection of fines as a result of enforcement of these violations.

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ORDINANCE #O-2019-24

First Reading ________Second Reading ________Enacted ________Effective ________

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF MANASSAS, VIRGINIA (2002), AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 114-481 OF ARTICLE X (STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING) OF DIVISION 2 (STOPPING ON HIGHWAYS) RELATED TO PARKING VEHICLE WITHOUT CURRENT COMMONWEALTH LICENSE PLATE OR DECAL

BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Manassas, Virginia, meeting in regular session this _______ day of _________, 2019 that Section 114-481 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Manassas, Virginia, is hereby amended as follows:

Sec. 114-481. – Parking Vehicle without current Commonwealth of Virginia license plate, decal, or safety inspection sticker

It shall be unlawful for any person to park any vehicle having no current Commonwealthof Virginia license plate, decal, or safety inspection sticker if any is required on any highway or street within the city.

This ordinance shall become effective upon second reading.

BY ORDER OF THE COUNCIL

Harry J. Parrish II Mayor On Behalf of the City Council



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MOTION: SECOND: RE: Ordinance #O-2019-24ACTION:


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ORDINANCE #O‐2019‐24

First Reading ________ Second Reading ________ Enacted ________ Effective ________

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF MANASSAS, VIRGINIA (2002), AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 114‐481 OF ARTICLE X (STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING) OF DIVISION 2 (STOPPING ON HIGHWAYS) RELATED TO PARKING VEHICLE WITHOUT CURRENT COMMONWEALTH LICENSE PLATE OR DECAL

BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Manassas, Virginia, meeting in regular session this _______ day of _________, 2019 that Section 114‐481 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Manassas, Virginia, is hereby amended as follows:

Sec. 114‐481. – Parking Vehicle without current Commonwealth of Virginia license plate, or decal, or safety inspection sticker

It shall be unlawful for any person to park any vehicle having no current Commonwealth of Virginia license plate, or decal, or safety inspection sticker if any is required on any highway or street within the city.



Harry J. Parrish II Mayor

On Behalf of the City Council of Manassas, Virginia

ATTEST:


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MOTION: SECOND: RE: Ordinance #O‐2019‐24 ACTION:

Votes: Ayes: Nays: Absent from Vote: Absent from Meeting:

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Agenda Title: Ordinance #O-2019-25: An Uncodified Ordinance to Provide for the Payment of a Fine in Lieu of Prosecution for Parking Violations

Recommendation: Approve Ordinance #O-2019-25 on first reading.

Motion: I move that Ordinance #O-2019-25 be approved on first reading.


March 22, 2010


The table of fines adopted by Council to set and establish fines that may be paid, pursuant to Section 114-442 of the Code of Manassas, in lieu of prosecution; the table reflects the amendment to Sec. 114-481 that establishes a fine in the amount of $50.00 for parking a vehicle without a current safety inspection sticker.


N/A

Fiscal Impact: Revenue associated with the collection of fines as a result of enforcement of these violations.

Staff Contact: Colonel Douglas W. Keen [email protected]

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ORDINANCE #O-2019-25

First Reading ________Second Reading ________Enacted ________Effective ________

AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OFA FINE IN LIEU OF PROSECUTION FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS

BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Manassas, Virginia, meeting in regular session this _______ day of _________, 2019:

1. That consistent with state law and not greater than any penalty imposed for a similar offense under the provisions of Title 46.2 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, the following Table of Fines is adopted by Council to set and establish fines that may be paid, pursuant to Section 114-442 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Manassas, Virginia, (City Code), in lieu of prosecution for parking violations established in Article X of Chapter 114 of the City Code.

TABLE OF FINES

City Code Section Offense Description Fine In Lieu of Prosecution If Paid Within 30 City Working

Days After CitationSec. 114-441 General Parking Prohibitions $50.00

Sec. 114-471 Stopping on Highways $50.00

Sec. 114-472 Leaving Vehicle on Paved Portion of Highway

$50.00

Sec. 114-473 Position of Parked Vehicles $50.00

Sec. 114-474 Stopping in Vicinity of Fire or Emergency

$50.00

Sec. 114-476 Flares – Disabled Vehicles $50.00

Sec. 114-477 Use of Hazard Lights $50.00

Sec. 114-478 Leaving Vehicle Unattended $50.00

Sec. 114-479 Backing to Curb $50.00

Sec. 114-481 Parking Vehicle without a Current Commonwealth of

$50.00

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Virginia License Plate, Decal, or Safety Inspection Sticker

Sec. 114-483 Double Parking $50.00

Sec. 114-484 Parking by Yellow Curb $50.00

Sec. 114-485 Following or Parking Near Fire or Rescue Vehicles

$50.00

Sec. 114-501 Limited Parking – Generally $50.00

Sec. 114-502 Parking Longer than 48 Hours $50.00

Sec. 114-503 Washing, Polishing or Greasing Vehicle on Street or

Sidewalk

$50.00

Sec. 114-504 Parking Commercial Vehicles in Residential Zones

$100.00

Sec. 114-504.1 Parking Trailers or Recreational Vehicles in

Residential Zones

$100.00

Sec. 114-505 Stopping, Standing or Parking in Bus Stop or Taxicab Stand

$50.00

Sec. 114-506 Parking In Handicapped Space Without Consent

$100.00

Sec. 114-521 Parking on Private Lot Without Consent

$50.00

Sec. 114-522 Enforcement of Parking on Posted Private Property

$50.00

Sec. 114-523 Parking in Fire Lanes $50.00

Sec. 114-564 Parking in Areas Other Than Designated Spaces Prohibited

$50.00

Sec. 114-569 Unlawful Parking Position $50.00

Sec. 114-570 Penalty Division 6 Parking Meter Zones

$50.00

Sec. 114-594 Parking in RestrictedParking Area Without Permit Displayed and Payment of Charges

$50.00

Sec. 114-596 Penalty for Division 7 Municipal Parking Lots

$50.00

Sec. 114-622 Unlawful Restricted Parking during Snow Emergencies

$50.00

Sec. 114-623 Parking on Snow Emergency Route

$50.00

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Sec. 114-624 Unlawful Parking inSnow Push Area

$50.00

Sec. 114-626 Use of Chains or Snow Tires $50.00

Sec. 114-627 Stalled Vehicles on Snow Emergency Route

$50.00

Sec. 114-633 Snow EmergencyCitations

$50.00

Sec. 114-634 Snow Emergency Penalty $50.00

Sec. 114-657 Unlawful Parking In Violation of Parking District Regulations

in a Noncommercial District

Unlawful Parking in Violation of Parking District Regulations

in A Commercial District

$50.00

$100.00



Harry J. Parrish II Mayor On Behalf of the City Council


MOTION: SECOND: RE: Ordinance #O-2019-25ACTION:



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ORDINANCE #O‐2019‐25

First Reading ________ Second Reading ________ Enacted ________ Effective ________

AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF A FINE IN LIEU OF PROSECUTION FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS

BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Manassas, Virginia, meeting in regular

session this _______ day of _________, 2019: 1. That consistent with state law and not greater than any penalty imposed for a

similar offense under the provisions of Title 46.2 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, the following Table of Fines is adopted by Council to set and establish fines that may be paid, pursuant to Section 114‐442 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Manassas, Virginia, (City Code), in lieu of prosecution for parking violations established in Article X of Chapter 114 of the City Code.

TABLE OF FINES

City Code Section Offense Description Fine In Lieu of Prosecution If Paid Within 30 City Working

Days After Citation

Sec. 114‐441 General Parking Prohibitions $50.00

Sec. 114‐471 Stopping on Highways $50.00

Sec. 114‐472 Leaving Vehicle on Paved Portion of Highway

$50.00

Sec. 114‐473 Position of Parked Vehicles $50.00

Sec. 114‐474 Stopping in Vicinity of Fire or Emergency

$50.00

Sec. 114‐476 Flares – Disabled Vehicles $50.00

Sec. 114‐477 Use of Hazard Lights $50.00

Sec. 114‐478 Leaving Vehicle Unattended $50.00

Sec. 114‐479 Backing to Curb $50.00

Sec. 114‐481 Parking Vehicle without a Current Commonwealth of Virginia License Plate, or

$50.00

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2

Decal, or Safety Inspection Sticker

Sec. 114‐483 Double Parking $50.00

Sec. 114‐484 Parking by Yellow Curb $50.00

Sec. 114‐485 Following or Parking Near Fire or Rescue Vehicles

$50.00

Sec. 114‐501 Limited Parking – Generally $50.00

Sec. 114‐502 Parking Longer than 48 Hours $50.00

Sec. 114‐503 Washing, Polishing or Greasing Vehicle on Street or

Sidewalk

$50.00

Sec. 114‐504 Parking Commercial Vehicles in Residential Zones

$100.00

Sec. 114‐504.1 Parking Trailers or Recreational Vehicles in

Residential Zones

$100.00

Sec. 114‐505 Stopping, Standing or Parking in Bus Stop or Taxicab Stand

$50.00

Sec. 114‐506 Parking In Handicapped Space Without Consent

$100.00

Sec. 114‐521 Parking on Private Lot Without Consent

$50.00

Sec. 114‐522 Enforcement of Parking on Posted Private Property

$50.00

Sec. 114‐523 Parking in Fire Lanes $50.00

Sec. 114‐564 Parking in Areas Other Than Designated Spaces Prohibited

$50.00

Sec. 114‐569 Unlawful Parking Position $50.00

Sec. 114‐570 Penalty Division 6 Parking Meter Zones

$50.00

Sec. 114‐594 Parking in Restricted Parking Area Without Permit Displayed and Payment of Charges

$50.00

Sec. 114‐596 Penalty for Division 7 Municipal Parking Lots

$50.00

Sec. 114‐622 Unlawful Restricted Parking during Snow Emergencies

$50.00

Sec. 114‐623 Parking on Snow Emergency Route

$50.00

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Sec. 114‐624 Unlawful Parking in Snow Push Area

$50.00

Sec. 114‐626 Use of Chains or Snow Tires $50.00

Sec. 114‐627 Stalled Vehicles on Snow Emergency Route

$50.00

Sec. 114‐633 Snow Emergency Citations

$50.00

Sec. 114‐634 Snow Emergency Penalty $50.00

Sec. 114‐657 Unlawful Parking In Violation of Parking District Regulations in a Noncommercial District

Unlawful Parking in Violation of Parking District Regulations

in A Commercial District

$50.00

$100.00



Harry J. Parrish II Mayor

On Behalf of the City Council of Manassas, Virginia

ATTEST:

MOTION: SECOND: RE: Ordinance #O‐2019‐25 ACTION:

Votes: Ayes: Nays: Absent from Vote: Absent from Meeting:


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Time Estimate: 5 minutes

Agenda Title: Resolution #R-2019-58: SUP #2019-05, All Saints Catholic Church, 9294 Stonewall Road

Recommendation: Approve Resolution #R-2019-58

Motion: I move that Resolution #R-2019-58 be approved.


Public Hearing – May 13, 2019


Consideration of a request for a special use permit amendment to amend the conditions of SUP #1997-04 to incorporate a comprehensive sign plan to allow a freestanding digital changeable message sign located at the Center Street exit from the property.


Planning Commission – April 3, 2019 (Recommended Approval 4/0)

Fiscal Impact: N/A

Staff Contact: Kelly E. Davis, AICP, Senior [email protected](703) 257-8225

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MOTION: _________________ May 20, 2019

Regular MeetingSECOND: _________________ Res. No. R-2019-58

RE: Special Use Permit #2019-05: All Saints Catholic Church, 9294 Stonewall Road

WHEREAS, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington has applied for aspecial use permit (SUP), pursuant to §130-241 and §130-125(5) of the Manassas City Zoning Ordinance to amend the conditions of SUP #1997-04 to allow a freestanding digital changeable message sign; and

WHEREAS, the Community Development staff has reviewed the application and RECOMMENDS APPROVAL subject to specific conditions; and

WHEREAS, the City of Manassas Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 3, 2019, after full compliance with all state code public hearing notice and posting requirements and RECOMMENDS APPROVAL subject to specific conditions; and

WHEREAS, the Manassas City Council held a public hearing on May 13, 2019, after full compliance with all state code public hearing notice and posting requirements; and

WHEREAS, among the purposes of zoning called out in Chapter 15.2-2283 of the Code of Virginia is “to facilitate the creation of convenient, attractive, and harmonious community”; and

WHEREAS, among the matters to be considered in drawing and applying zoning ordinances and districts called out in Chapter 15.2-2284 of the Code of Virginia is “the suitability of property for various uses”; and

WHEREAS, the City Council upon careful consideration finds that approval of SUP #2019-05 is justified by public necessity and convenience and general welfare, and is consistent with reasonable zoning practices, and that the cumulative effect of the activity proposed will not be detrimental to the character and development of the adjacent land, and is in reasonable harmony with the City’s land use plan and policies; and

WHEREAS, the City Council finds that a comprehensive list of conditions and safeguards can eliminate or mitigate the negative impacts of the proposed use sufficiently to justify approval.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Manassas City Council does hereby APPROVE SUP #2019-05 in regular session this 20th Day of May 2019, subject to the conditions listed on the attached pages.

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May 20, 2019Regular MeetingRes. No. R-2019-58Page Two

______________________________________ Harry J. Parrish II Mayor On behalf of the City Council

of Manassas, Virginia

ATTEST:


Votes:Ayes: Nays:Absent from Vote:Absent from Meeting:

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TO: Mayor and Council

MEMORANDUM ClTY OF MANASSAS

Department of Community Oeve1opment

Phone: 703-257-8223 Fax: 703-257-5117

FROM: Kelly Davis, AICP, Senior Planner

THRU: W. Patrick Pate, City

DATE: May 16,2019

RE: Special Use Permit #2019-05, All Saints Catholic Church

On May 13, 2019, the Manassas City Council held a public hearing for Special Use Permit (SUP}

#2019-05 to amend the conditions of SUP #1997-04 to incorporate a Comprehensive Sign Plan

under Sec. 130-123(f) ofthe zoning ordinance. The Comprehensive Sign Plan would allow a

freestanding digital changeable message sign on the All Saints Catholic Church Campus.

During the public hearing, Council referenced changeable message signs located at St. Thomas

Methodist Church (8899 Sudley Road), Pennington School (9305 Stonewall Road), and Seton

School (9314 Maple St) and questioned how the conditions proposed for the All Saints Catholic

Church changeable message sign compare to the conditions incorporated at these sites. In

response, the following information is provided:

• St. Thomas Methodist Church- A free-standing changeable message sign was approved

by the Board of Zoning Appeals in 2007 as a variance prior to the creation of the zoning

ordinance provision allowing consideration of a SUP for Comprehensive Sign Plans.

Under BZA #2007-03, the sign was approved to be slightly larger and taller than

permitted under the zoning ordinance and was required to be turned off between the

hours of 12:00 am and 5:00am each day. It should be noted that, unlike the current

request at All Saints Catholic Church, St. Thomas Methodist Church is located directly

across from single-family detached residential land uses, with the nearest residential

property located approximately 110 feet away from the sign.

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• Pennington Traditional School- As a public school, Pennington Traditional School is

exempt from sign permit requirements under Sec. 130-125(a)(3) ofthe zoning

ordinance, which states that "signs erected by or required by public entities or public

utilities" may be displayed without a permit.

• Seton School- A wall-mounted changeable message sign was approved by SUP #2015-

03 under the Comprehensive Sign Plan provision of the zoning ordinance. The conditions

proposed for SUP #2019-05 are consistent with those established for Seton School, with

the exception that the Seton School sign must be turned off overnight from 10:00 pm

through 6:00am. Similar to the sign at St. Thomas Methodist Church, the Seton School

changeable message sign is located directly across the street from single-family

detached residential land uses, with the nearest residential property located

approximately 40 feet from the sign.

The purpose of the Comprehensive Sign Plan SUP is to review the specific location and unique

characteristics of each site and establish conditions as appropriate for each case. While the City,

as part of the SUP review process, consistently limits the time period during which signs can be

illuminated when the site is immediately adjacent residential development, the All Saints

Catholic Church sign will be located along a primarily business corridor directly across from

industrially-zoned property. The nearest residential property is a multifamily apartment

building located approximately 450 feet from the proposed sign. Based on these

considerations, staff does not recommend conditions to limit the time period during which the

sign can be illuminated.

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Agenda Title: Authorization of a Closed Meeting

Recommendation: Authorize a Closed Meeting

Motion: I move that the Council convene in a closed meeting to discuss the following as permitted by Virginia Code Sec. 2.2-3711 Paragraph A (1): to discuss the resignation of a specific public officer, appointee, or employee of the City.


N/A


If the City Council votes to hold a closed meeting, the Council will be required to certify by motion that the meeting was held in conformance with the amended Virginia Freedom of Information Act.


N/A

Fiscal Impact: N/A

Staff Contact: W. Patrick Pate, City [email protected](703) 257-8212

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Time Estimate: N/A

Agenda Title: Certification of the Closed Meeting

Recommendation: Certify the Closed Meeting

Motion: I move that the Council certify that, in the closed meeting just concluded, nothing was discussed except the matter (1) specifically identified in the motion to convene in a closed meeting and (2) lawfully permitted to be discussed under the provisions of the Virginia Freedom of Information act cited in that motion.


N/A


If the City Council votes to hold a closed meeting, the Council will be required to certify by motion that the meeting was held in conformance with the amended Virginia Freedom of Information Act.


N/A

Fiscal Impact: N/A

Staff Contact: W. Patrick Pate, City [email protected](703) 257-8212

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