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240 <br /> <br /> that he felt the effect of this modification would be that <br /> convention activity would be very limited. <br /> <br /> Mr. Towe stated that he supported the convention <br /> activities as they encourage tourism which is a very clean <br /> industry for the community. <br /> <br /> Mr. Vandever stated that he would like to see further <br /> negotiation take place with the Board of Supervisors, or <br /> request that the Supervisors reconsider their position. <br /> Mr. Hendrix recommended that two Councilors meet with <br /> two Supervisors to further discuss the matter. <br /> Ms. Waters stated that she would contact the Chairman of <br /> the Board of Supervisors to arrange a meeting. <br /> On motion by Mr. Towe, seconded by Mr. Vandever, Council <br /> unanimously voted to request further negotiation with <br /> Albemarle County on the contract. <br /> <br />ORDINANCE: REZONING 501 LOCUST AVE. FROM R-2 TO B-1 (2nd reading) <br /> <br /> The ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND <br /> REENACTING THE DISTRICT MAP INCORPORATED IN SECTION 31-4 OF <br /> THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF <br /> CHARLOTTESVILLE, 1976, AS AMENDED, BY THE REZONING OF <br /> PROPERTY LOCATED AT 501 LOCUST AVENUE," which was offered at <br /> the November 7th meeting, was approved by the following vote. <br /> Ayes: Mr. Buck, Rev. Edwards, Mr. Towe, Mr. Vandever, Ms. <br /> Waters. Noes: None. <br /> <br />ORDINANCE: REGARDING PLACEMENT OF CITY DECALS ON VEHICLES <br /> (2nd reading) <br /> <br /> The ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND <br /> REORDAIN SECTION 10-56 OF ARTICLE X OF CHAPTER 10 OF THE CODE <br /> OF THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, 1976, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO <br /> PLACEMENT OF CITY LICENSE DECALS," which was offered at the <br /> November 7th meeting, was approved by the following vote. <br /> Ayes: Mr. Buck, Rev. Edwards, Mr. Towe, Mr. Vandever, Ms. <br /> Waters. Noes: None. <br /> <br />ORDINANCE: AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE <br /> <br /> Mr. Huja stated that the Planning Commission recommended <br />the following amendments to the zoning ordinance: require <br />sidewalks, curbs and gutters along public rights-of-way for <br />all new construction in R-1 and R-2 Districts and require <br />certain standards only for single and two family uses that <br />might be different than standards for other uses in terms of <br />surface treatment, drainage and maximum slopes. <br /> <br /> On motion by Mr. Towe, seconded by Rev. Edwards, the <br />ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN <br />CHAPTER 31 OF THE CITY CODE, 1976, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING <br />SECTIONS 31-17.1, 31-24.1, AND 31-162.1, RELATING TO CHANGES <br />IN THE ZONING ORDINANCE" was offered and carried over ~to the <br />next meeting for consideration. <br /> <br />ORDINANCE: 1989 LICENSE TAX ROLL-BACK <br /> <br /> Mr. Hendrix explained that the Virginia General Assembly <br />has previously placed a maximum on the rates for business <br />licenses and as Charlottesville rates are above the maximum, <br />they have had to be reduced over time. <br /> <br /> On motion by Mr. Vandever, seconded by Rev. Edwards, the <br />ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN <br />SECTION 15-111, 15-112 AND 15-114 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF <br />CHARLOTTESVILLE, 1976, AS AMENDED, IN ORDER TO REDUCE THE <br />RATE OF TAXATION ON CERTAIN CLASSIFICATIONS OF BUSINESS, <br />PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES" was offered and <br /> <br /> <br />