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i46 The ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AtV~NT)ING AND REORDgd2qlNG SECTION 15-246 OF ARTICLE 8 OF THE CHARLOTTESVILLE CiTY CODE, 1990, AS AMENDED, PROHIBITING ROLLER SKATES, ROLLERBLADES AND SiCATEBOARDS ON THE DOWNTOWN MALL," which was originally offered at the September 19, 1994 meeting, was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Ms. Daugherty, Rev. Edwards, Ms. Slaughter, Mr: Toscano, Mr. Vandever. Noes: None. ORDINANCE: INCREASING BUSINESS LICENSE TAX FOR VENDORS (PEDDLERS) AND ITINERANT MERCHANTS TO $125 Nh-. Gouldman stated that staff has discussed the license tax for vendors, trying to be fair to different categories of businesses and striking a sense of fairness. Mr. Toscano noted that the mall committee had originally recommended that the tax be increased to $250, but the reconunendation is to only increase the tax to $125. On motion by Ms: Daugherty, seconded by Ms. Slaughter, the ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REORDAINING SECTION 14-49 OF CHAPTER 14 OF THE CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY CODE, 1990, AS AMENDED, CHANGING THE BUSINESS LICENSE TAX FOR PEDDLERS AND iTINERANT MERCHANTS" was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration. ORDINANCE: AMENDING VENDOR ORDINANCE -ENFORCEMENT OF CITY MARKET RULES AND INCREASING SIZE OF VENDORS STANDS Mr. 'Gouldman explained that the proposed ordinance would: provide for enforcement of City Market rules which restricts vendors from vending within the blocks designated for City Market on the mall, eliminates the reference to the Downtown Board of Architectural Review which no longer exists; and increases the maximum size of a vending stand to a maximum of i 0' by 10'. Ms. Slaughter stated that she does not think the vendor regulations that deal with certificate of appropriateness and size limitations are appropriate for the City Market which already has separate controls. Ms. Slaughter stated that she views City Market as a separate community event which should be exempted. Mr. Gouldman stated that the ordinance could be amended to declare the City Market a special community event. Mr. Gouldman recommended that the amendment be offered as a first reading of the ordinance. Mr. Vandever agreed that the City Market should be allowed to set standards for its vendors. On motion by Ms. Slaughter, seconded by Mr. Vandever, the ordinance entitled "ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REORDAINING SECTIONS 8-1, 28-119, AND 28-121 OF THE CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY CODE, 1990, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VENDORS," was amended by designating the City Market as a special community event and exempt from size and certificate of appropriateness requirements, and carried over to the next meeting for consideration. PUBLIC Ms. Ann John, parent of one of the skateboarders, asked Council to take their request for space for a skateboarding facility seriously, adding that is important to many of the youth in our community. OTHER BUSINESS Ms. Slaughter stated that the City may be able to be a catalyst in helping with a skateboarding facility, but noted that many people interpret help as financial help. Ms.