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Special Meeting
Monday, July 3, 2000 - - 7:30 p.m.


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Present: Mayor Kerry J. Donley, Vice Mayor William C. Cleveland, Members of Council William D. Euille, Redella S. Pepper, David G. Speck, and Joyce Woodson.

Absent: Councilwoman Claire M. Eberwein.

Also Present: Mr. Sunderland, City Manager; Mr. Pessoa, City Attorney, Ms. Evans, Assistant City Manager; Mrs. Godwin, Director of Management and Budget; Ms. Boyd, Director of Citizen Assistance; Ms. Plemmer, Assistant City Manager; and Captain Spruill, Police Department.

Recorded by:. Mrs.Beverly I. Jett, CMC, City Clerk and Clerk of Council.
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The Meeting was called to Order by Mayor Donley, and the City Clerk called the Roll; all Members of City Council were present except Councilwoman Eberwein.

(It was noted that a Notice of this Special Meeting had been previously served upon each Member of Council, pursuant to a provision of the City Charter, a copy of the Notice certified by each Member of Council being on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council.)

2. Motion: That the Statement of the Secretary of the Electoral Board, dated June 26, 2000, be Spread upon the Minutes.

The statement reads as follows:

"Good evening. It is my pleasure to report the certification of election of the election that we had on May, May 2nd for Mayor and City Council here in the City of Alexandria. First, the instructive votes cast in the City of Alexandria, Virginia, on May 2, 2000, General Election for the office of Mayor.

We, the undersigned Electoral Board, upon examination of the official records deposited with the Clerk of the Court, Circuit Court, of the election held on May 2nd, do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct Abstract of the votes cast at the said election and do, therefore, determine and declare that the following person has received the greatest number of votes cast for the above office in the said election: Kerry J. Donley. Given this our day, the 4th day of May 2000, Mary LeMois Chairman, Donald Ludwig, Vice Chairman, Julie Robben Lineberry, Secretary. I also certify that all appropriate forms necessary for financial disclosure have been filed.



Abstract of Votes cast in the City of Alexandria, Virginia, at the May 2nd General Election for Members of the City Council At Large. We, the undersigned Electoral Board, upon examination of the official record deposited with the Clerk of the Circuit Court for the election held on May 2, 2000, do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct Abstract of the votes cast at the said election and do, therefore, determine and declare that the following persons have received the greatest number of votes cast for the above office in the said election, and they are, in order: William C. Cleveland, William D. Euille, Redella S. Pepper, David G. Speck, Claire M. Eberwein, Joyce Woodson. Given this on our hand the 4th day of May 2000, Mary T. LeMois, Chairman, Donald Ludwig, Vice Chairman, Julie Robben Lineberry, Secretary. And I also certify that all elected candidates have also filed all necessary forms for financial disclosure.

Thank you."
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WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Cleveland, seconded by Councilman Euille and carried unanimously by all those present, City Council requested that the statement of the Secretary of the Electoral Board be spread upon the Minutes. The voting was as follows:

Cleveland "aye" Eberwein absent
Euille "aye" Pepper "aye"
Donley "aye" Speck "aye"
Woodson "aye"

3. Motion: I move that Kerry J. Donley, be and he hereby is, declared duly elected and qualified as Mayor of and a Council Member of the City of Alexandria, Virginia.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Euille, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously by all those present, Kerry J. Donley was duly elected and qualified as Mayor of and a Council Member of the City of Alexandria. The voting was as follows:

Euille "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Pepper "aye" Eberwein absent
Donley "aye" Speck "aye"
Woodson "aye"















4. Motion: I move that William C. Cleveland, Claire M. Eberwein, William D. Euille, Redella S. "Del" Pepper, David G. Speck, and Joyce Woodson be, and they hereby are, declared duly elected and qualified as Members of the City Council for the City of Alexandria.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Woodson, seconded by Councilman Euille and carried unanimously by all those present, William C. Cleveland, Claire M. Eberwein, William D. Euille, Redella S. "Del" Pepper, David G. Speck, and Joyce Woodson were declared duly elected and qualified as Members of the City Council of the City of Alexandria. The voting was as follows:

Woodson "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Euille "aye" Eberwein absent
Donley "aye" Pepper "aye"
Speck "aye"

5. Declaration by the Mayor that the City Council is Duly Constituted and in Session.

Mayor Donley declared that the City Council of the City of Alexandria is hereby duly constituted and in session.

6. Confirmation of the Election of the Vice Mayor by the Newly Elected City Council Pursuant to City Charter Requirements.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Speck, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously by all those present, William C. Cleveland was confirmed as the Vice Mayor by the newly elected City Council. The voting was as follows:

Speck "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Pepper "aye" Eberwein absent
Donley "aye" Euille "aye"
Woodson "aye"

7. Consideration of the Following Appointments of Members of City Council to City Boards, Commissions and Committees:
2 Council Members

Councilwoman Redella S. Pepper
Councilwoman Claire M. Eberwein

(b) ALEXANDRIA BEAUREGARD STREET CORRIDOR TASK FORCE
2 Council Members

Mayor Kerry J. Donley
Councilwoman Redella S. Pepper





(c) ALEXANDRIA CARR/NORFOLK SOUTHERN DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
1 Council Member

Vice Mayor William C. Cleveland

(d) ALEXANDRIA COMMUNITY POLICY AND MANAGEMENT TEAM
1 Council Member

Vice Mayor William C. Cleveland
1 Council Member

Councilman David G. Speck
1 Council Member

Mayor Kerry J. Donley

(g) ALEXANDRIA CITY/HOSPITAL TASK FORCE
2 Council Members
1 Alternate

Vice Mayor William C. Cleveland
Councilwoman Redella S. Pepper
(no alternate at this time)

(h) CITY FACILITIES NAMING COMMITTEE
2 Council Members

Councilman David G. Speck
Councilwoman Redella S. Pepper

(i) CITY MANAGER’S QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE
2 Council Members

(to be determined at a later date)

(j) ALEXANDRIA COMMISSION ON AGING
1 Council Member

Councilwoman Redella S. Pepper

(k) ALEXANDRIA COMMISSION ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
2 Council Members

Councilwoman Redella S. Pepper
Councilwoman Joyce Woodson




(l) ALEXANDRIA FAIR SHARE TASK FORCE
2 Council Members

Councilman William D. Euille
Councilwoman Claire M. Eberwein

(m) COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS: BOARD OF DIRECTORS
1 Council Member
1 Alternate

Councilwoman Redella S. Pepper
Mayor Kerry J. Donley (Alternate)
1 Council Member
1 Alternate

Mayor Kerry J. Donley
Larry Gavan (Alternate--City staff)
1 Council Member
1 Alternate

Councilwoman Claire M. Eberwein
Larry Gavan (Alternate--City staff)

(p) COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS: HUMAN SERVICES AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
1 Council Member

Vice Mayor William C. Cleveland
1 Council Member

Councilwoman Joyce Woodson
1 Council Member

Councilwoman Redella S. Pepper
Vice Mayor William C. Cleveland (Alternate)

(s) COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS: NOISE ABATEMENT AT REAGAN NATIONAL AND DULLES AIRPORTS
1 Council Member

Vice Mayor William C. Cleveland

1 Council Member
1 Alternate

Mayor Kerry J. Donley
Councilman David G. Speck (Alternate)
Richard Baier (Second Alternate--City staff)

(u) ALEXANDRIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2 Council Members

Mayor Kerry J. Donley
Councilman William D. Euille

(v) ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES COMMISSION
4 Council Members

Mayor Kerry J. Donley
Vice Mayor William C. Cleveland
Councilman William D. Euille
Councilwoman Joyce Woodson

(w) LIBRARY BOARD
1 Council Member

Councilwoman Joyce Woodson

(x) LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMISSION
2 Council Members

Vice Mayor William C. Cleveland
Councilman William D. Euille

(y) NORTHERN VIRGINIA PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION
2 Council Members

Vice Mayor William C. Cleveland
Councilwoman Redella S. Pepper

(z) NORTHERN VIRGINIA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
2 Council Members

Mayor Kerry J. Donley
Councilman William D. Euille
2 Council Members

Mayor Kerry J. Donley
Councilman David G. Speck


(bb) PENSION STUDY COMMITTEE
2 Council Members
1 Alternate

Councilman William D. Euille
Mayor Kerry J. Donley
(no alternate at this time)

(cc) SISTER CITIES COMMITTEE
1 Council Member

Councilwoman Claire M. Eberwein

(dd) TRANSPORTATION SAFETY COMMISSION
1 Council Member

Councilman David G. Speck

(ee) VIRGINIA RAILWAY EXPRESS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
1 Council Member

(This position was deleted.)

(ff) WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY BOARD
1 Council Member

Councilman William D. Euille

(gg) WATERFRONT COMMITTEE
1 Council Member

Councilwoman Claire M. Eberwein

(hh) YOUTH POLICY COMMISSION
1 Council Member

Mayor Kerry J. Donley

(ii) TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE POSSIBILITY OF CREATING A NO. VA. REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
1 Council Member

Mayor Kerry J. Donley

In addition, if a Member of Council is interested in serving on an ad hoc Council Committee, Call to Community, on which Councilman Euille serves, please contact Councilman Euille or Mayor Donley.








WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Euille, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously by all those present, Council made the above appointments and added (ii) the Task Force to Study the Possibility of Creating a Northern Virginia Regional Transportation Authority, with Mayor Kerry J. Donley being Council's representative. The voting was as follows:

Euille "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Pepper "aye" Eberwein absent
Donley "aye" Speck "aye"
Woodson "aye"

OTHER

8. Consideration of City Council Schedule.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 28, 2000, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 8; 7/3/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

Councilwoman Pepper spoke to the Successful Aging Expo. She suggested that a van be available to take the Council Members to and from the Episcopal Seminary during an extended lunch break at the October 14, 2000 Public Hearing Meeting.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Speck, seconded by Councilman Euille and carried unanimously by all those present, Council approved the Council Calendar with the request that the October 14, 2000 Public Hearing Meeting lunch be an extended lunch break (Noon to 1:30 p.m.) so that Council can attend the Successful Aging Expo for that period of time. Council scheduled the Council Retreat for Friday, October 20, and Saturday, October 21, at the Catharine Lodge, Winkler Botanical Preserve. The voting was as follows:

Speck "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Euille "aye" Eberwein absent
Donley "aye" Pepper "aye"
Woodson "aye"
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New Business Item No. 1: Councilman Speck recognized Boy Scout Troop 1515 from St. Stephens/St. Agnes School.
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THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED, upon motion by Vice Mayor Cleveland, seconded by Councilman Euille and carried unanimously by all those present, at 7:50 p.m., the Special Meeting of July 3, 2000, was adjourned. The voting was as follows:

Cleveland "aye" Eberwein absent
Euille "aye" Pepper "aye"
Donley "aye" Speck "aye"
Woodson "aye"
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APPROVED BY:




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KERRY J. DONLEY MAYOR

ATTEST:




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Beverly I. Jett, CMC City Clerk


The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

This docket is subject to change.

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Full-text copies of ordinances, resolutions, and agenda items are available in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of the Council.
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THE CABLECAST SCHEDULE OF GOVERNMENT MEETINGS ON CHANNEL 11 FOLLOWS:


As of 6/27/2000
CABLECAST SCHEDULE OF GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
ON
CHANNEL 11
JULY 2000


• July 3, City Council Meeting (Brief), 7:30 p.m. - Live

• July 5, City Council Meeting (Brief), 6:00 p.m. - Replay of the July 3 Meeting

• July 6, School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. - Live

• July 7, Planning Commission Meeting, 6:00 p.m. - Replay of the July 6 Meeting

• July 12, Board of Architectural Review - Parker-Gray District, 7:30 p.m. - Live

• July 13, Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting, 7:30 p.m. - Live

• July 19, Board of Architectural Review - Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m. - Live