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Office of the City Clerk
November 14, 2001

The City Council Work Session to discuss
the Final Report from the Upper Potomac
West Task Force was CANCELED. It was
rescheduled for 6:00 p.m., January 22, 2002.

The Senior Services of Alexandria, Inc. held
a Reception, with a light buffet, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
at the Old Town Holiday Inn, 480 King Street, Alexandria,
VA.


Regular Meeting
Tuesday, November 13, 2001 - - 7:30 p.m.


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OPENING

1. Calling the Roll.

The Meeting was called to Order by Mayor Donley, and the City Clerk called the Roll; all Members of City Council were present.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

The Invocation was pronounced by Father Stefan Starzynski of Saint Mary's Catholic Church.
2. Invocation. By:____________________________________________________

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

(a) The Public Hearing Meeting of October 13, 2001; and

(b) The Regular Meeting of October 23, 2001.

City Council approved the Minutes of (a) the Public Hearing Meeting of October 13, 2001; and (b) the Regular Meeting of October 23, 2001, as submitted.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

4. Report of the City Clerk.

City Council received the report of the City Clerk.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________









RECOGNITION OF YOUTH BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

5. Recognition of Timmy Stephens and Julian Geathers, Students from Jefferson-Houston School for Arts and Academics, for Their Collection of Money to Help Disaster Victims.

City Council recognized Timmy Stephens and Julian Geathers for their penny drive and for collecting $275 to help 9-11 disaster victims. They showed not only initiative on their part, but also compassion for those affected by 9-11.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

OPENING (continued)

6. Presentation of the Senior Services of Alexandria, Inc.'s, Alexandria Calendar, 2002.

Councilman Speck noted the valuable contributions that our seniors make to this community and thanked them. The Alexandria Calendar has been a successful fund-raising event annually for the Senior Services of Alexandria, Inc.

Councilman Speck also noted that Alexandria has recently said good-bye to two very active, civic-minded people who gave of their time and energy to make this community a better place in which to live, namely, Florence Price and Bill Perkins.

Calendars were presented to the Members of City Council by representatives of Senior Services of Alexandria.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

7. Presentation of Proclamation Declaring Thursday, November 22, 2001, as Potomac West Turkey Trot Day in the City of Alexandria.

City Council endorsed the proclamation.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

8. Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming November 2001, as Family Involvement Month in the City of Alexandria.

The City Council and the City Manager congratulated Assistant Superintendent Maxine Wood upon her retirement and on her new appointment to a position at John Hopkins. They wished her the best. She will be missed.

City Council endorsed the proclamation.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

9. Recognition of Alexandria's America Recycles Day Winners.

City Council congratulated Mary McGrail, Dorothy Bryant, and Robert and Lauren Kirk as Recycle Right Contest Winners for America Recycles Day. Other winners who could not be present were Willadene Price and Warren and Cynthia Glimpse.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________





REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

CONSENT CALENDAR (10-12) (14-17)

Without objection, City Council removed docket item nos. 12 and 14 from the Consent Calendar and considered them under separate motions.

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

(a) Alexandria Commission on HIV/AIDS
Maria Montiel

(b) Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission
Laura Hilden

11. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:

(a) Alexandria Ad Hoc Preschool Task Force
1 Representative of the Early Learning Industry

(b) Alexandria Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
1 Residential Tenant in the City

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

(d) Alexandria Archaeological Commission
1 Citizen Member From Planning District II

(e) Alexandria Beautification Commission
1 Citizen Member

(f) Alexandria Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee
1 Representative of Vice Mayor William C. Cleveland

(g) Alexandria Commission on Information Technology
1 Member Representing the Alexandria City School Board

(h) Alexandria Community Services Board
1 Consumer (Current or Former Direct Recipient of Public
or Private Mental Health, Mental Retardation, or Substance
Abuse Treatment Rehabilitation Services)

(i) Alexandria George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee
The Chief of the City of Alexandria Transportation Division

1 Member of the T. C. Williams Band Boosters

(j) Alexandria Public Health Advisory Commission
1 Non-Health Professional Member

1 Health Professional Member



REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

(k) Alexandria Social Services Advisory Board
1 Citizen Member

(l) Alexandria Youth Policy Commission
1 Member of A Profession Which Requires Special Training or
Knowledge in Issues Affecting Youth

12. Consideration of Amending the Conditions Established by City Council for the 2002 and 2003 Red Cross Waterfront Festivals to Extend the Time of the Sale of Beer by 30 minutes from 9:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday Evenings.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

City Council approved the Consent Calendar as presented with the exception of docket item nos. 12 and 14 which were considered under separate motions. The City Manager's recommendations are as follows:

10. City Council received the following resignations with regrets: (a) Maria Montiel from the Alexandria Commission on HIV/AIDS, and (b) Laura Hilden from the Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission; and requested the Executive Secretary for Boards and Commissions to send the appropriate letters of appreciation and to advertise the vacancies in the usual manner.

11. City Council (a) appointed Jennifer Hughley as a Representative of the Early Learning Industry to the Alexandria Ad Hoc Preschool Task Force; (b) appointed Catherine Traffanstedt as a Residential Tenant in the City to the Alexandria Affordable Housing Advisory Committee; (c) reappointed Nancy Turner as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria-Gyumri Sister City Committee; (d) appointed Donald Kent, Jr. as a Citizen Member from Planning District II to the Alexandria Archaeological Commission; (e) appointed Chris Reichert as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Beautification Commission; (f) appointed Judith McVay as the Representative of Vice Mayor William C. Cleveland to the Alexandria Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee; (g) appointed Doris Cammack-Spencer as a Member Representing the Alexandria City School Board to the Alexandria Commission on Information Technology; (h) appointed Carol Holmes as a Consumer (Current or Former Direct Recipient of Public or Private Mental Health, Mental Retardation, or Substance Abuse Treatment Rehabilitation Services) to the Alexandria Community Services Board; (i) appointed Robert Garbacz as the Chief of the City of Alexandria Transportation Division and Thomas Fulham as a Member of the T.C. Williams Band Boosters to the Alexandria George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee; (j) appointed Jerome Cordts as a Non-Health Professional Member and Michael Scanlon as a Health Professional Member to the Alexandria Public Health Advisory Commission; (k) appointed Robert Wooley as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Social Services Advisory Board; and (l) appointed Heather Martin as a Member of a Profession which requires Special Training or Knowledge in Issues Affecting Youth to the Alexandria Youth Policy Commission.







REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

12. Mayor Donley requested that staff monitor this and report back to Council if there are any problems that arise with the extension of selling alcohol to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday.

City Council amended the conditions for the Red Cross Waterfront Festival by extending the time when beer may be sold by 30 minutes from 9:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2002, and on Saturday, June 7, 2003, based on the requirement that two additional police officers are hired to assist those police officers normally hired for the festival. (Separate Motion)

14. Councilwoman Eberwein directed questions to City Attorney Pessoa and Director of Recreation and Cultural Activities Whitmore.

City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, November 17, 2001. (Separate Motion)

15. City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, November 17, 2001.

16. City Council received the Viewers' Report.

17. City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, November 17, 2001.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

13. Consideration of Housing Trust Fund Grant to Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia.

Members of City Council directed questions to Director of Housing Davis and Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia Executive Director Unangst.

City Council approved the request from HFHNV for a grant of $85,000 in Housing Trust Fund monies to be used toward the purchase of 1112 Princess Street, with the following stipulations: (1) disbursement of the grant is contingent upon receipt of satisfactory documentation that other funding sources have committed the $50,000 balance required to purchase the $135,000 property; and (2) the property will be resold to an eligible household with at least one member who works in Alexandria.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

None



ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

(a) Councilman Speck expressed concern about a recent ad in the Washington Post advertising Alexandria Estates which states "Living in Alexandria Estates gives you more than a few reasons to relax. Alexandria address, Fairfax County school district....." He found this very disturbing as an indication of the problems that he thinks that we have to address as a community in trying to have people understand this type of representation. It is as clear an indication of anything we want about what work is cut out for us to more effectively market both our community and our schools. He thought that he would bring this to Council's attention which is really an observation as opposed to criticizing anyone in particular. It is just one of those things that tells us some stuff on which we have to work.

(b) Councilman Speck reported on a reception which he attended to introduce and distribute copies of the Resource Guide for Alexandria Teens. This is an excellent guide for pregnant and parenting teens and is an excellent publication. This was an initiative of Maxine Wood, Chairperson, the Alexandria Campaign on Adolescent Pregnancy.

(c) Councilman Speck noted that Governer-elect Warner is the first governor elected from the City of Alexandria. He noted that on last Tuesday there were a lot of people involved at the polls and casting their ballots. He pointed out that until about a year ago, cities were prohibited from having their elections in November, and for anyone who wants to look at that consideration for Alexandria, or for any other city for that matter, to change the time of our election from spring to fall that this would be a time to start thinking about it. He certainly is not going to bring it up other than in this forum but to point out that it was never a consideration before because it was prohibited under state law. It is no longer prohibited and if there is an interest in pursuing this, this is the time to do it.

(d) Councilwoman Pepper stated that she was a member of Bienvenidos and was hoping that the Resource Guide for Alexandria Teens was available in Spanish; however, due to funding constraints, it is not available.

(e) Councilwoman Pepper spoke to the recent passing of Florence Price and her devotion to the City. She served this City in many ways, i.e., Elder Crafters, Commission on Aging, the Senior Center Study Group, and many more. She will be missed.

(f) Councilwoman Pepper announced that in a recent magazine article Alexandria was rated as the 15th overall best City in the country for quality of life.

(g) Councilman Euille encouraged persons to contribute to the Alexandria Services Fund, Department of Human Services, 2525 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301. The telephone number is 703-838-0700. This Fund provides assistance to those who need help as a result of the events of September 11.

(h) Councilwoman Woodson announced that the T. C. Williams Art Faculty is having a fund-raiser which will be selling art of the teachers. This art exhibition will be held until December 4, at 116 East Del Ray Avenue (Primary Properties) who has underwritten the show. A generous percentage of the art sold would go to students for much needed art supplies.

(i) Councilwoman Woodson noted that her office hours at City Hall are from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. every Wednesday.

ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL (continued)

(j) Councilwoman Woodson shared a list of Health and Safety Kits that are sold by the Alexandria Chapter of the American Red Cross. These kits would make nice Christmas presents.

(k) Vice Mayor Cleveland would greatly appreciate it if staff would add Veterans' Day to the Council calendar in the future.

(l) Councilwoman Eberwein congratulated staff on the presentations made at the Retreat, and encouraged similar presentations at future Retreats. She very much appreciated it.

(m) Mayor Donley thanked the Winkler Company for the use of Catherine Lodge, and hopes that we continue to use it for the Retreat.

(n) Councilman Speck also complimented staff on the information provided to Council which was easy to follow and comprehend. He thanked Council for first-rate work.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

CONSENT CALENDAR (14-17)

14. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to amend Title 5, Chapter 7 of the City Code to establish specific regulations for dogs in public parks and playgrounds, and to amend Section 1-1-11 to clarify the civil penalty enforcement authority of City officers and employees.

15. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to amend Section 11-1302 of the Zoning ordinance to expand the type of cases that the Board of Zoning Appeals may hear as Special Exceptions.

16. VACATION #2001-0004 -- 109 FRANKLIN ST -- Receipt of Viewers' Report for a request for vacation of the public street right-of-way; zoned RM/Townhouse. (#5 10/13/01)

17. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to vacate a portion of the public street right-of-way at 109 Franklin Street.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

City Council introduced and passed the Ordinances on First Reading; set them for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, November 17, 2001, and received the Viewers' Report.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________







ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)

18. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First and Second Readings of an Ordinance to adopt Supplement No. 26 to the City of Alexandria Zoning Ordinance. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its First and Second Readings. ORD. NO. 4225
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

19. Consideration of Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Bonds by the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Alexandria for the American College of Radiology. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council adopted the resolution as recommended by the AIDA at its meeting on October 9, 2001. RES. NO. 2009
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

OTHER

20. Consideration of City Council Schedule.

City Council received the revised calendar which includes: (1) the Friday, November 23 Tree Lighting Ceremony at 7:00 p.m. at Market Square; (2) the Saturday, December 1 Scottish Walk at 10:30 a.m.; and (3) the Virginia Municipal League Legislative Day and the third Student Forum on Race and Culture which are both on January 31, 2002.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS

21. Alexandria Archaeological Commission
1 Member-at-Large

City Council appointed Ann Davin as a Member-at-Large to the Alexandria Archaeological Commission.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

22. Alexandria Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee
1 Citizen Member

City Council appointed Mark Feldheim as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

23. Alexandria Community Criminal Justice Board
2 Citizen Members

City Council reappointed Mark Baran and Diana Lowery as Citizen Members to the Alexandria Community Criminal Justice Board.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________





ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)

24. Alexandria Consumer Affairs Commission
3 Citizen Members

City Council reappointed Michael Gaw and William Torrans and appointed Keisha Hargo as Citizen Members to the Alexandria Consumer Affairs Commission.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

25. Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission
1 Member From Among the High School Youth of the City

1 Representative From Planning District II

City Council appointed Kimberly Dawkins as a Member from among the High School Youth of the City and appointed Paige McThenia as a Representative from Planning District II to the Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

26. Alexandria Sister Cities Committee
1 Citizen Member

City Council appointed Candace Lightner as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Sister City Committee.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

27. Alexandria Waterfront Committee
1 Representative From the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce

City Council waived the residency requirement and reappointed Robert Taylor as a Representative from the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce to the Alexandria Waterfront Committee.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

28. Alexandria Youth Policy Commission
1 Citizen Member 18 Years of Age or Younger

City Council appointed Kelsey Ray as a Citizen Member 18 years of age or younger to the Alexandria Youth Policy Commission.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

EXECUTIVE SESSION

29. Consideration of The Convening of an Executive Session to consult with legal counsel and staff with respect to probable litigation, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(7) of the Code of Virginia.

At 9:10 p.m., City Council convened in executive session at this time, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(7) of the Code of Virginia, for the purpose of consulting with legal counsel concerning probable litigation arising out of an incident of food poisoning at the Patrick Henry Recreation Center.

At 9:25 p.m., City council reconvened the meeting.



EXECUTIVE SESSION (continued)

City Council authorized the City Attorney to settle the claims arising from the incident of food poisoning at the Patrick Henry Recreation Center, which was the subject of the executive session, along the lines discussed with City Council.

City Council adopted the resolution pertaining to the executive session.
RES. NO. 2010
Council Action:_________________________________________________________


New Business Item No. 1: City Manager Sunderland reported that the extended hours for the Farmers' Market will be continued through this weekend. Maybe we will come back in the spring and do it again, but the show up has not been that great. We've had some concerns by some merchants, and Old Town Business doesn't feel strongly about it. We will carry it through this weekend and that will be all.

The Meeting was adjourned at 9:27 p.m.



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