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Office of the City Clerk
May 3, 2006

There will be a George Washington
Birthday Celebration Committee
reception at 5:30 p.m. in the Vola
Lawson Lobby at City Hall.


Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 9, 2006 - - 7:00 p.m.

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OPENING


1. Calling the Roll.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

2. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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

(a) The Public Hearing Meeting Minutes of April 22, 2006;

(b) The Special Meeting Minutes of April 24, 2006; and

(c) The Regular Meeting Minutes of April 25, 2006.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

RECOGNITION OF YOUTH BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

None.

PROCLAMATIONS

4. Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing Alex, the Scotty Dog, as the Official Mascot of the Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

5. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring May 20, 2006, as Commemoration Day.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

6. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring May 19, 2006, as Bike to Work Day.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

7. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring May as Older Americans Month.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

PROCLAMATIONS (continued)

8. Verbal Report of the Presentation of the Annual Report by First Night Alexandria's Executive Director Ann Dorman.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

CONSENT CALENDAR (9-22)

(Resignations and Uncontested Appointments)

9. Receipt of the Following Resignations From Members of Boards,
Commissions and Committees:

(a) Alexandria Community Services Board
Michael J. Carrasco

10. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:

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

(b) Alexandria Commission on Aging
1 Citizen Member Who Is 60 Years of Age or Older
1 Individual With Leadership Experience In A Volunteer
Organization

(c) Alexandria Commission on Persons With Disabilities
2 Citizen Members

(d) Alexandria Economic Opportunities Commission
1 Representative Designated by State Senator Patricia S. Ticer

(e) Alexandria Public Health Advisory Commission
1 Health Professional Member

(f) Alexandria Transportation Safety Commission
3 Members From the Alexandria Traffic and Parking Board

(Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager)

11. Consideration of a Renewal Grant Application to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality for FY 2007 Pass-Through Funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the City of Alexandria Air Pollution Control Program.

12. Consideration of License Agreement with L.A. Yachts, Incorporated to Berth the Potomac Bellein Commercial Dock Space at the City Marina.

13. Receipt of a Report from the Planning Commission in Regard to its 9.06 Hearing on the City's Proposed Purchase of 210 Strand Street.

14. Consideration of Application for Renewal of the Justice Assistance Grant for the Police Department's Part I Crimes Task Force.

15. Consideration of Request from the Alexandria Commission on Aging that City Council Ask the City's Congressional Delegation to Support Changes to the Medicare Part D Prescription Program.

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

(Ordinances for Introduction)

16. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance Soliciting Franchise Proposals to Use the Public Right-of-way to Provide Free Wireless Internet Access Service in the City.

17. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Increase the Fees Charged for Ambulance Services.

18. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Revise the Membership of the Consumer Affairs Commission.

19. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend the City’s Master Plan to Designate Route 1 - Jefferson Davis Highway as the Route for Transit-bus Rapid Transit.

20. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend the CDD Zone Regulations to Provide for Transit-bus rapid transit along Route 1 - Jefferson Davis Highway.

21. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend the City’s Master Plan to Expand the Boundaries of the Old and Historic Alexandria District.

22. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map to Expand the Boundaries of the Old and Historic Alexandria District.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS

23. Alexandria Citizen Corps Council
1 Representative of the Crime Prevention Council Or An Individual
With Law Enforcement Or Crime Prevention Experience

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

24. Alexandria Commission for Women
2 Citizen Members

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

25. Alexandria Commission on Aging
1 Citizen Member

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

26. Alexandria Historical Restoration and Preservation Commission
1 Citizen Member

Council Action:_________________________________________________________



CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS (continued)

27. Alexandria Social Services Advisory Board
1 Citizen Member

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER FOR DISCUSSION

28. Consideration of the City's FY 2007 Draft One-Year Action Plan for Housing and Community Development. (#7, 4/22/06)

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

29. Receipt of the Fiscal Year 2005 Workforce Utilization Analysis and Fiscal Year 2005 Applicant Tracking Report.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

30. Consideration of Proposed Revisions to Working Draft of Commonwealth of Virginia FY 2007-2012 6-year Improvement Program For Highways, Rail and Public Transportation.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

None

ORAL REPORTS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORAL REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

None.

OTHER

31. Consideration of City Council Schedule.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

Public Notices:

City Council will tour the Archives and Records Center, 801 S. Payne Street, at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 18, 2006.

The Woodrow Wilson Bridge Dedication will held Thursday, May 18, 2006, at 11:00 a.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. Meeting materials are also available on-line at alexandriava.gov/council.
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City Council meetings are closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.
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THE CABLECAST SCHEDULE OF GOVERNMENT MEETINGS ON CHANNEL 70 FOLLOWS:

Updated 4/28/06
MAY 2006

May 3, Board of Architectural Review - Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m., *LIVE*
May 4, School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., *LIVE*
May 4, Planning Commission , 7:30 p.m., *Taped*
May 5, Planning Commission, 6:00 p.m., *Replay of 5/4 Meeting*
May 8, Historical Preservation Forum, 6:00 p.m., *Replay of 4/26 Meeting*
May 9, City Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m., *LIVE*
May 10, Board of Architectural Review- Parker-Gray District, 7:30 p.m., *LIVE*
May 11, Board of Zoning Appeals, 7:30 p.m., *LIVE*
May 12, City Council Meeting, 6:00 p.m., *Replay of 5/9 Meeting*
May 17, Board of Architectural Review - Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m., *LIVE*
May 18, School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., *LIVE*
May 20, City Council Public Hearing, 9:30 a.m., *LIVE*
May 23, City Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m., *LIVE*
May 25, City Council Meeting, 6:00 p.m., *Replay of 5/23 Meeting*
JUNE 2006

June 1, School Board Public Hearing, 7:30 p.m., *LIVE*
June 3, City Council Public Hearing, 9:30 a.m., *Replay of 5/20 Meeting*
June 6, Planning Commission, 7:30 p.m., *LIVE*
June 7, Board of Architectural Review - Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m., *LIVE*
June 8, Board of Zoning Appeals, 7:30 p.m., *LIVE*
June 13, City Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m., *LIVE*
June 15, School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., *LIVE*
June 15, Board of Zoning Appeals Special Meeting, 7:30 p.m., *Taped*
June 16, City Council Meeting, 6:00 p.m., *Replay of 6/13 Meeting*
June 17, City Council Public Hearing, 9:30 a.m., *LIVE*
June 19, Board of Zoning Appeals Special Meeting, 6:00 p.m., *Replay of 6/15 Meeting*
June 21, Board of Architectural Review - Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m., *LIVE*
June 24, City Council Public Hearing, 9:30 a.m., *Replay of 6/17 Meeting*
June 27, City Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m., *LIVE*
June 28, Board of Architectural Review - Parker-Gray District, 7:30 p.m., *LIVE*
June 29, City Council Meeting, 6:00 p.m., *Replay of 6/27 Meeting*