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AGENDA

City Council Regular Meeting

6:00 PM - Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Rouss City Hall Council Chambers

 

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1.

SPECIAL MESSAGE

 

SPECIAL MESSAGE CONCERNING MEETINGS OF THE WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL:

 

Pursuant to and in accordance with the Continuity of Government Ordinance adopted by Council and under the recently adopted amendment to the Budget Bill - HB29 2019, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting Order of the Governor to stay home and social distance, Council is meeting virtually via WebEx.

 

Watch/listen to the City Council meetings:

View the meeting live online – Use the online agenda portal at .

Watch online via cityofwinchester.my.webex.com

 - (meeting #: 1321816493, password: 94622)

Listen to the meeting via phone – 1-408-418-9388 (meeting #: 1321816493, password: 94622)

 

Address Council (public comments or public hearing sections):

Submit the online public comment form by 8 am the prior Monday

Register in advance to speak during the meeting via WebEx using any of the below options:

       oEmail clerk@winchesterva.gov

       oCall 540-667-1815, ext. 1502 or 1670  

       o       Send a private message via the City’s Facebook page:                                          www.facebook.com/winchestervagov/

Didn’t register in advance to speak? Those wishing to address Council who did not sign up in advance can still speak but must be logged in on the WebEx platform online. Please be sure to include your name when you log in so the moderator can call on you when appropriate.

 

Things to remember about public comments during Council meetings:

You will be called on and unmuted when it is your time to speak.

Provide your name and address for the record before addressing Council.

Each speaker has three minutes to talk. The moderator will announce when your time has expired and will mute your microphone.

Make sure your microphone is turned on in your computer/phone settings.

Do not unmute your microphone at any time (staff will unmute you when it’s your turn to speak)

The live feed on the City’s agenda portal has a slight delay and will not be in sync with the WebEx video/audio.

The public comment period and public hearings are a time for Council to listen and Council will not respond to comments or answer questions but may follow up at another time.

 

 

2.

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

 

 

 

2.1.

Electronic Participation

 

 

 

3.

MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

 

4.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

 

 

5.1.

City Council - Regular Meeting

 

City Council Regular Meeting - Jan 26 2021 - Minutes - Pdf

5 - 18

 

 

5.2.

City Council - Work Session

 

City Council Work Session - Jan 26 2021 - Minutes - Pdf

19 - 23

 

6.

REPORT OF THE MAYOR

 

 

7.

REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER

 

 

8.

REPORT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY

 

 

9.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

 

 

9.1.

R-2021-2: A Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a Substantial Amendment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Purpose of Including Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Funds to the 2019 Annual Action Plan

Presenter: Shirley Dodson, Business & Community Development Manager

 

Council Action Memo - A Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a Substantial Amendment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for t - Pdf

24 - 102

 

 

9.2.

O-2020-63: Second Reading- RZ-20-387 AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE 22.7 ACRES OF LAND AT 441 LINDEN DRIVE (Map# 130-01- -1) FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LR) DISTRICT TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LR) DISTRICT WITH PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) OVERLAY DISTRICT. The initial Development Plan for this PUD overlay rezoning calls for between 303 and 306 dwelling units (approx. 13.4 units per acre) including 160 Active Adult multifamily units on the lower terrace and 143 to 146 townhouse units on the upper terrace. The Comprehensive Plan identifies this area as a redevelopment site where PUD is encouraged. (Requires Roll Call Vote)

Presenter: Tim Youmans, Planning Director

 

Council Action Memo - RZ-20-387 AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE 22.7 ACRES OF LAND AT 441 LINDEN DRIVE (Map# 130-01- -1) FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LR) DIST - Pdf

2-9-21 Public Hearing Comments for O-2020-63

103 - 209

 

 

9.3.

O-2021-1: Second Reading- AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 16 OF THE WINCHESTER CITY CODE ADDING SECTION 16-34 PERTAINING TO POSSESSING, CARRYING, OR TRANSPORTING FIREARMS IN CERTAIN PUBLIC PLACES (Requires Roll Call Vote)

Presenter: Dan Hoffman, City Manager

 

Council Action Memo - AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 16 OF THE WINCHESTER CITY CODE ADDING SECTION 16-34 PERTAINING TO POSSESSING, CARRYING, OR TRANSPO - Pdf

2-9-21 Public Hearing Comments for O-2021-1

210 - 240

 

10.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

For Public Hearing Item Comments received refer to Public Hearing items 9.2 and 9.3.

 

 

11.

CONSENT AGENDA

 

 

12.

AGENDA

 

 

 

12.1.

R-2021-7: A Resolution to Amend the City of Winchester Comprehensive Employee Management System (CEMS) Regarding Administrative Changes

Presenter: Paula Nofsinger, Director of Human Resources

 

Council Action Memo - A Resolution to Amend the City of Winchester Comprehensive Employee Management System (CEMS) Regarding Administrative Changes - Pdf

241 - 245

 

 

12.2.

O-2020-64: First Reading- TA-20-659 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 9-4 OF THE WINCHESTER ZONING ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO LOT DENSITY REGULATIONS IN THE B-1 CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT. This amendment will create additional bonus types for developers to utilize and allow for increased density in B-1

Presenter: Frank Hopkins, Zoning Administrator

 

Council Action Memo - TA-20-659 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 9-4 OF THE WINCHESTER ZONING ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO LOT DENSITY REGULATIONS IN THE B-1  - Pdf

246 - 253

 

 

12.3.

R-2021-3: Resolution Providing for the Issuance and Sale of General Obligation Public Improvement Refunding Bonds of the City of Winchester, Virginia, in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $21,000,000, Providing for the Form, Details and Payment Thereof, and Providing for the Refunding of Certain General Obligation Bonds of the City

Presenter: Mary Blowe, Deputy City Manager/ CFO

 

Council Action Memo - RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT REFUNDING BONDS OF THE CITY OF WINCHESTE - Pdf

254 - 331

 

 

12.4.

O-2021-2: First Reading- AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH THE ELECTION SCHEDULE FOR THE WINCHESTER SCHOOL BOARD

Presenter: Melisa Michelsen, City Attorney

 

Council Action Memo - AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH THE ELECTION SCHEDULE FOR THE WINCHESTER SCHOOL BOARD - Pdf

332 - 336

 

13.

ADJOURNMENT