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Office of the City Clerk
June 4, 2002

At 6:00 p.m., in the Vola Lawson Lobby,
will be the Robert S. Rixse Foundation
Reception.


Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 11, 2002 - - 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 May 18, 2002; and

(b) The Regular Meeting of May 28, 2002.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

4. Report of the City Clerk.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

RECOGNITION OF YOUTH BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

5. Presentation of the Human Rights Commission Second Annual Human Rights Awards for High School Students.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

6. Recognition of the Senior Eight and the Lightweight Eight Girls Crew Teams at T.C. Williams High School for Winning at Stotesbury and Their Very Successful Season.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________





OPENING (continued)

7. Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming June 2002 as Safe Graduation Month in the City of Alexandria.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

8. Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing Retiring Alexandria Harmonizer Scott Werner.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

9. Presentation of Proclamation in Recognition of the Twentieth Anniversary of the Endependence Center.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

10. Showing of the Valor Awards Video.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

CONSENT CALENDAR (11-18) (28-34)

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

(a) Alexandria Commission for the Arts
Leslie White

12. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:

(a) Alexandria Caen Exchange Committee
1 Representative of the Business Community

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

(c) Alexandria Commission on HIV/AIDS
1 Representative From the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority

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

(e) Alexandria Community Policy and Management Team
1 Parent Representative

(f) Alexandria Economic Opportunities Commission
1 Representative of the Business Industry, Labor, Religious, Welfare or Other Private Groups and Interests Certified by the Commission



REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

(g) Alexandria George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee
1 Citizen Member

(h) Historic Alexandria Resources Commission
1 Representative from the Alexandria Public Records Advisory Commission

(i) Local Emergency Planning Committee
1 Representative From Law Enforcement

(j) Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
1 Representative From the Alexandria Landlord-Tenant Relations Board

(k) USS Alexandria Liaison Committee
1 Representative of the U.S. Navy League

13. Consideration of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Coordinated Rail Car Procurement Funding Agreement.

14. Consideration of a Grant Award from the Virginia Employment Commission for Services to Workers Impacted by the Pentagon Attack of September 11, 2001.

15. Consideration of a Grant Award From the Department of Criminal Justice Services to Fund a Toy Boat Entrepreneur Project for Court-Involved Youth.

16. Consideration of Submission of a Grant Application Totaling $114,373 to the Virginia Department of Social Services for the Office on Women’s Domestic Violence Program.

17. Consideration of Submission of a Grant Application Totaling $52,913 to the Virginia Department of Social Services for the Office on Women’s Domestic Violence Program.

18. Consideration of Submission of a Renewal Grant Application to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality for FY 2003 Pass-Through Funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the City of Alexandria Air Pollution Control Program.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

19. Verbal Report on the Status of Proposed Improvements to the CSX Overpass at the King Street Metro Station.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________


REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

20. Verbal Report on the Status of the Datatel Building on Mount Vernon Avenue.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

21. Verbal Report on the Status of the Commercial Properties at the Corner of Union and King Streets.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

22. Receipt of Community Partnership Fund for Human Services FY 2003 Grant Awards.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

23. Consideration of Proposed Planning & Zoning Fee Increases.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

24. Consideration of Proposed Parking Rate Changes for City-Owned Parking Garages and Lots.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

25. Consideration of Proposal to Remove Certain Restrictions on Council Administrative Aide Salaries.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

26. Receipt of FY 2001 Workforce Utilization Analysis and FY 2001 Applicant Tracking Report.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

27. Consideration of an Increase in the Voluntary Contribution to the City's Housing Trust Fund.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

None

ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

CONSENT CALENDAR (28-34)

28. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to amend Section 3-2-8 of the City Code to increase the fee for processing encroachments to $150.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)

CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

29. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to amend the water and sewer regulations in Title 5 of the City Code to increase the sanitary sewer connection fees charged for new construction.

30. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to amend the animal control regulations in Title 5 and Title 6 of the City Code to clarify that, except in a dog exercise area, or on private property with the consent of the owner, a dog must be kept on an actual, physical leash.

31. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to amend the taxicab regulations in Title 9 of the City Code to repeal the requirement that the name of the owner/driver of a taxicab be displayed on the exterior of the vehicle, and to provide that children under 5 years of age ride without charge.

32. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to amend Section 12-1-4 of the City Code to revise the boundaries of the school board election districts to reflect the 2000 Census.

33. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to make supplemental appropriations for the support of the government of the City of Alexandria for FY 2002.

34. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to make appropriations for the support of the government of the City of Alexandria for FY 2003.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)

35. Consideration of a Resolution to the Virginia Department of Transportation for Regional Surface Transportation Program Funds for Renovation of Union Station (Phase II). [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

36. Consideration of a Resolution to Revise the Fee Schedule for Permits Issued, and Inspections Performed, by the Code Enforcement Bureau, and Establishment of a New Fire Protection Inspection and Testing Unit in Code Enforcement. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

OTHER

37. Consideration of City Council Schedule.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS

38. Alexandria Commission for Women
2 Citizen Members

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

39. Alexandria Human Rights Commission
1 Citizen Member

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

40. Alexandria Social Services Advisory Board
1 Citizen Member

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

EXECUTIVE SESSION

41. Consideration of the Convening of an Executive Session, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(7) of the Code of Virginia, for consultation with counsel and staff regarding specific legal matters requiring the advice of counsel.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

Public Notice

The Alexandria City Council and the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA) Board of Commissioners will hold a Joint Public Hearing on Monday, June 24, 2002, at 6:00 p.m., at the Ladrey High-rise building, 300 Wythe Street, Alexandria, Virginia.

Three possible sites have been identified for the location of the 48 off-site replacement units that are part of the Samuel Madden Homes (Downtown) Redevelopment project. The addresses of the sites are: 423 South Reynolds Street, 1706 West Braddock Road and 325 South Whiting Street. It is estimated that 18 scattered-site units can be built on the Reynolds Street site; 6 new townhouse units can be built on the West Braddock Road site; and the proposal for South Whiting Street is to construct 24 units in three, eight-plex buildings.

The Joint Public Hearing will be held to receive comments from the public on the possible use of the above-named properties for scattered-site housing.
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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://alexandriava.gov/council.
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THE CABLECAST SCHEDULE OF GOVERNMENT MEETINGS ON CHANNEL 11 FOLLOWS:


As of 6/3/02

CABLECAST SCHEDULE OF GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
ON
CHANNEL 11

JUNE 2002

C June 4, Planning Commission Meeting, 7:30 p.m. - Live

C June 5, Board of Architectural Review - Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m. - Live

C June 6, School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. - Live

C June 11, City Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m. - Live

C June 13, Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting, 7:30 p.m. - Live

C June 14, City Council Meeting, 6:00 p.m. - Replay 6/11

C June 15, City Council Public Hearing, 9:30 a.m. - Live

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

• June 20, School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. - Live

• June 22, City Council Public Hearing, 9:30 a.m. - Replay 6/16

• June 25, City Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m. - Live

• June 26, Board of Architectural Review - Parker-Gray District, 7:30 p.m. - Live

• June 27, City Council Meeting, 6:00 p.m. - Replay 6/25