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19 Mr. Wheeler said that originally the proposal was to include the donor list on the Monument, and that was the idea the BAR did not like, and they approved the alternative instead. Mr. Schilling said at least one member of the BAR did not like the idea of a donor list at all. Mr. Lynch expressed concern about the orientation of the signs, and their blocking the view along with the already visually imposing Monument. Mr. Wheeler said people will see the signs and the rules as their approach the Monument. He said if they are oriented the other way they will not be as visible. Mr. Lynch also expressed concern about the donor sign. Mr. Wheeler noted that funds were raised entirely from the private sector for the Monument and they were told that the donations would be formally recognized at the Monument. Ms. Hamilton said she has no problem with the donor recognition signs. Mr. Wheeler said the idea of the donor list was discussed at the BAR meeting and at least one time at a Council meeting. On motion by Mr. Caravati, seconded by Ms. Hamilton, the lease agreement was amended to authorize the signs on the poles and to clarify that no special event permit is required by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Mr. Caravati, Ms. Hamilton. Noes: Mr. Schilling. Abstaining: Mr. Lynch. WHEREAS , in March 2001 the City Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia passed a Resolution of its intent to lease property adjacent to City Hall for a First Amendment monument (“2001 Resolution”); and WHEREAS , the 2001 Resolution stated that the “leased premises” would be approximately 2,000 square feet in area; and WHEREAS , on May 25, 2005 the City and the Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression entered into a written lease agreement consistent with the terms specified within the 2001 Resolution (“2005 Lease”), and the 2005 Lease describes the “leased premises” as being a space described on a certain Exhibit A to the 2005 Lease, within which is contained an area of 121-square-feet consisting of the footprint for the First Amendment monument itself. The total square-footage of the space depicted on Exhibit A as being subject to the lease is approximately 2,350 square feet; and WHEREAS , the Tenant under the 2005 Lease seeks permission to utilize space on certain lamp posts located within the 2,350 square-foot leased premises, consistent with the signage provisions of the 2001 Resolution; NOW, THEREFORE , be it resolved by the Charlottesville City Council: THAT the City Manager is authorized to execute an Addendum to the 2005 Lease, to clarify that the area of the “leased premises” described in Exhibit A to the 2005 Lease consists of approximately 2,350 square feet (including the footprint of the First Amendment monument); AND FURTHER THAT the City Manager is authorized to include within an Addendum to the 2005 Lease a provision authorizing the use of space on certain lamp posts located within the leased premises certain signs relating to the First Amendment monument, consistent with the City Manager’s authority under §34-1027 of the City Code.