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15 Mr. Caravati thanked Mr. Yellot for his citizen involvement and for being tenacious in bringing the matter to Council. Ms. Hamilton applauded imposing order on chaos. On motion by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Caravati, the ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REORDAINING CHAPTERS FIVE (BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS), FIFTEEN (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) AND TWENTY-EIGHT (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) TO AMEND OR RE- ESTABLISH PROCEDURES BY WHICH USE OF CITY RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR PARKING OF MOTOR VEHICLES, AND FOR CERTAIN NON-PUBLIC PURPOSES MAY BE AUTHORIZED BY THE CITY MANAGER OR CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER, AND TO PROVIDE A PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURE FOR CHANGES TO PARKING REGULATIONS EFFECTIVE FOR PERIODS OF LONGER THAN THIRTY (30 DAYS)" was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration. ORDINANCE: PROCUREMENT CODE AMENDMENTS Ms. Kelley said that staff requested increasing the dollar limits for small purchase procedures. She said that the section was also simplified and duplication of state requirements was removed. Ms. Kelley said that the state limit changed a number of years ago and efficiencies will be achieved if the limit is changed. Responding to a question from Ms. Hamilton, Ms. Kelley said an increase to $30,000 only is being requested. Mr. Lynch said that seems reasonable. Mr. Caravati moved the ordinance. Mr. Schilling said he appreciates the effort to streamline the code and process. He said he has a concern, but thinks it is addressable. He said we should think about why the limit was put in in the first place, to get competitive bids and a good price. He said he favors reducing unnecessary paperwork, and could support it if we get the maximum amount of competition. Ms. Kelley said language could be included designed to get the maximum competition. She said a limit could be set on the number of quotations, such as a minimum of two or three. She said staff could come back with a formal set of regulations. Mr. Schilling said he would like to see suggestions regarding streamlining and maximum competition. Dr. Brown said he would like to keep the ordinance simple and have the regulations have more specificity. Mr. Lynch seconded the ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT CHAPTER 22 (PUBLIC PROCUREMENT) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, RELATING TO CITY PROCUREMENT OF GOODS AND SERVICES FROM NON-GOVERNMENTAL SOURCES," and it was carried over to the next meeting for consideration. ORDINANCE: ANNUAL CHANGES TO LOCAL TAX CODE Ms. Kelley said that most changes are to make the code consistent with state tax laws and to eliminate duplications. She said two changes are: local ABC license and real estate tax relief (increasing the amount of acreage). Mr. Schilling said he finds the section on motor vehicles owned or leased by a volunteer rescue squad or fire department or member of a fire department ambiguous.