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Office of the City Clerk
March 5, 2003

At 6:45 p.m., the Alexandria Technology
Achievement Awards Reception will be
held in the Vola Lawson Lobby.


Regular Meeting
Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - - 7:30 p.m.


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OPENING

1. Calling the Roll.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

2. Invocation -- Moment of Silence.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

3. Reading and Acting Upon the Minutes of the Following Meetings of City Council:

(a) The Public Hearing Meeting of February 22, 2003; and

(b) The Regular Meeting of February 25, 2003.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

4. Report of the City Clerk.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

RECOGNITION OF YOUTH BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

5. Recognition of the Model Judiciary Program.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

OPENING (continued)

6. Presentation of Proclamation Declaring the Week of March 17-21, 2003, as Alexandria Technology Achievement Week and Recognizing the Technology Achievement Award Finalists.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________




OPENING (continued)

7. Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming March as Women's History Month in the City of Alexandria.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

8. Presentation of The Proposed Annual Operating Budget for FY 2003-2004 (including Schools) and The Proposed Capital Improvement Program for FY 2004-2009 (including the Schools CIP).

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

9. Discussion of Funding Strategies for Open Space Initiatives.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

CONSENT CALENDAR (10-14) (18)

10. Receipt of the Following Resignation From Members of Boards, Commissions and Committees:

(a) Board of Architectural Review - Parker-Gray District
Donald E. Kraft

11. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:

(a) Alexandria-Caen Exchange Committee
1 Citizen-at-Large

(b) Alexandria-Gyumri Sister City Committee
1 Citizen Member

(c) Alexandria Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee
1 Member Designated by the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce

(d) Alexandria Commission on HIV/AIDS
1 Member From and Representing the Alexandria Chapter of the American Red Cross

1 Member From and Representing the Alexandria Youth Policy Commission

(e) Alexandria Consumer Affairs Commission
1 Citizen Member

(f) Alexandria Emergency Medical Services Council
1 Representative of the Alexandria Medical Society with Privileges
at Inova Alexandria Hospital

1 Representative of the Emergency Nurses Association From
Inova Alexandria Hospital
1 Emergency Room Physician

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

(g) Historic Alexandria Resources Commission
1 Member From the Alexandria Historical Society

(h) Alexandria Local Emergency Planning Committee
1 Owner or Operator of A Facility Subject to the Federal Emergency
Planning Requirements of the Super Fund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA)

1 Representative of A Community Group

(i) Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission
1 Member From Planning District III

(j) Alexandria Social Services Advisory Board
1 Citizen Member

(k) Alexandria Transportation Safety Commission
4 Members of the Alexandria Traffic and Parking Board

12. Consideration of a Grant Application to the Beaumont Foundation of America for New Computer Equipment at Charles Houston Recreation Center.

13. Receipt of the Alexandria Sanitation Authority's Financial Report for the Year Ended September 30, 2002.

14. Receipt of the 2002 Annual Report of the Board of Zoning Appeals.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

15. Consideration of Approval of the Articles of Incorporation of the Alexandria Development Foundation.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

16. Presentation of the Eisenhower East Plan.

This Presentation will take place at the Saturday, March 15, 2003 Public Hearing Meeting, Docket Item No. 13.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

17. Consideration of a five-year license agreement with OpenBand of Virginia, L.L.C., to authorize the construction of conduits in the installation of fiber optic cable in the public right-of-way.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

None

ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

CONSENT CALENDAR (18)

18. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to convey real property located at 423 South Reynolds Street, Alexandria, Virginia, owned by the City of Alexandria to the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority for low- and moderate-income housing in connection with the redevelopment of Samuel Madden Homes (Downtown).

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)

19. Consideration of Resolution Opposing United States Military Action Against Iraq and Calling Upon the Federal Government to Continue Working Through the United Nations Security Council Towards a Diplomatic Resolution that Brings Disarmament in Iraq. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

OTHER

20. Consideration of City Council Schedule.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS

21. Alexandria Beautification Commission
1 Citizen Member

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

Public Notice

Budget Calendar for FY 04 Proposed Budget

Wednesday, March 19, 2003, 7:30 p.m., Council Workroom -- Budget Work Session on the Revenue Overview and other Operating Budget and Proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) topics.

Wednesday, March 26, 2003, 7:30 p.m., Council Workroom -- Budget Work Session. The topics are still to be determined.

Public Notice (continued)

Tuesday, April 1, 2003, 7:30 p.m., Council Workroom -- Joint Work Session with City Council and the School Board on the Schools' CIP and FY 2004 Operating Budget.

Wednesday, April 2, 2003, 4:30 p.m., Council Chamber -- Public Hearing on the Proposed FY 2004 Operating Budget and FY 2004-2009 CIP.

Monday, April 21, 2003, 7:30 p.m., Council Workroom -- Work Session on BFAAC Report and Preliminary Add/Delete List.

Tuesday, April 29, 2003, 6:30 p.m., Council Workroom -- Work Session on the Finalization of Add/Delete List.

Tuesday, April 29, 2003, 7:30 p.m., Council Chamber -- Special Meeting on the Adoption of the Budget for FY 2004 and Tax Rate adoption.

Public Notice

On Saturday, March 29, 2003, the City of Alexandria will sponsor its Ninth Annual Homeownership Fair to offer members of our community information on how they can purchase their own home. The event will take place at T.C. Williams High School, 3330 King Street, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

It is anticipated that more than two Members of Council will be in attendance.
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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. Meeting materials are also available on-line at https://dockets.alexandriava.gov/dsr/dsrhome.nsf
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City Council meetings are closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.
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Individuals who require translation services to participate in the City Council meeting may call the City Clerk and Clerk of Council's Office at 838-4500. We request that you provide a 48-hour notice so that the proper arrangements may be made.

THE CABLECAST SCHEDULE OF GOVERNMENT MEETINGS ON CHANNEL 70 FOLLOWS:

As of 3/4/03

CABLECAST SCHEDULE OF GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
ON CHANNEL 70

MARCH 2003

• March 4, Planning Commission, 7:30 pm, *LIVE*

• March 5, Board of Architectural Review - Old & Historic District, 7:30 pm *LIVE*

• March 5, Board of Architectural Review - Parker Gray District, 7:30 pm *TAPED*

• March 6, School Board Meeting, 7:30 pm, *LIVE*

• March 7, Board of Architectural Review - Parker Gray District, 7:30 pm *REPLAY 3/5*

• March 11, City Council Meeting, 7:30 pm, *LIVE*

• March 13, Board of Zoning Appeals, 7:30 pm, *LIVE*

• March 14, City Council Meeting, 6:00 pm, *Replay 3/11*

• March 15, City Council Public Hearing, 9:30 am, *LIVE*

• March 19, Board of Architectural Review - Old & Historic District, 7:30 pm *LIVE*

• March 20, School Board Meeting, 7:30 pm *LIVE*

• March 22, City Council Public Hearing, 9:30 am, *Replay 3/15*

• March 25, City Council Meeting, 7:30 pm, *LIVE*

• March, 26, Board of Architectural Review - Parker Gray District, 7:30 pm, *LIVE*

• March 27, City Council Meeting, 6:00 pm, *Replay 3/25*

APRIL 2003

• April 1, Planning Commission, 7:30 pm *LIVE*

• April 2, City Council Public Hearing, 4:30 pm, *LIVE*

• April 2, Board of Architectural Review - Old & Historic District, 7:30 pm, *TAPED*

• April 3, School Board Meeting, 7:30 pm, *LIVE*

• April 4, Board of Architectural Review -Old & Historic District, 7:30 pm, *REPLAY 4/2*

• April 8, City Council Meeting, 7:30 pm, *LIVE*

• April 10, Board of Zoning Appeals, 7:30 pm, *LIVE*

• April 11, City Council Meeting, 6:00 pm, *REPLAY 4/8*

• April 12, City Council Public Hearing, 9:30 am, *LIVE*

• April 16, Board of Architectural Review - Old & Historic District, 7:30 pm, *LIVE*

• April 19, City Council Public Hearing, 9:30 am, *REPLAY 4/12*

• April 22, City Council Meeting, 7:30 pm, *LIVE*

• April 23, Board of Architectural Review - Parker Gray District, 7:30 pm, *LIVE*

• April 24, School Board Meeting, 7:30 pm, *LIVE*

• April 25, City Council Meeting, 6:00 pm, *REPLAY 4/22*

• April 29, Council Budget Adoption, 7:30 pm, *LIVE*