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23 CHARLOTTESVILLE, 1990, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PORTABLE STORAGE CONTAINERS,” as amended, which was offered at the January 3 meeting, was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Mr. Caravati, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Schilling. Noes: None. ORDINANCE : NO LOBBY LEGISLATION Mr. Brown explained that the proposed ordinance places certain limits on activities of former City officials, Councilors and staff for twelve months after leaving office or employment, as authorized last year by the General Assembly. He said if an official, Councilor or staff were substantially involved in an issue, they cannot be hired to work on the same issue. Mr. Caravati noted that this would not prohibit someone from doing something on an unpaid basis. He said he does not think the ordinance is onerous, and he encouraged Council to adopt it. Mr. Lynch asked if this would prohibit former employees from taking retirement and working elsewhere in City government. Mr. Brown said that would be considered a change in employment status. He said the proposed ordinance is geared more to employees or officials whose term of office has ended. Mr. Brown said he does not believe this ordinance would prohibit the City from hiring someone back after they retired. Mr. Lynch suggested changing the language to make it clear that it applies to any party that pays other than the City or a public body. Mr. Brown suggested saying the City or an agency thereof. Dr. Brown asked the City Attorney to come up with language prior to the second reading of the ordinance. On motion by Mr. Caravati, seconded by Ms. Hamilton, the ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REORDAINING ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, 1990, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 2-10 REGARDING RESTRICTIONS ON ACTIVITIES OF FORMER CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES” was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration. RESOLUTION : SPECIAL PERMIT FOR ADDITIONAL SATELLITE DISH AT IX BUILDING Mr. Brian Haluska, Planner in Neighborhood Development Services, said that the Planning Commission recommended the special permit with three conditions, and the applicant has concerns about the condition regarding rooftop screening. Ms. Valerie Long, an attorney representing Gray Television, a tenant of the Ix Building, explained that five satellite dishes were previously approved for the building, and Gray Television wishes to add a sixth for additional programming. She said the initial proposal for screening was expensive and was not supported by the property owner. She said the new proposal is for landscaping along Elliott Avenue which will achieve the goal of screening. She said this will still be a large expense, exceeding $13,000 for what she said would have minimal impact. Dr. Brown said his sense from the public hearing was that there are already five dishes and the additional dish requested will not be taller than those existing. He said it appears that the fact that the planting required by the site plan, which has not been done, led to the planting recommendation. He said he felt at the time that the condition was an undue burden, and he heard no complaints with the existing dishes. He said he is comfortable approving the special permit without the condition.