Docket for Regular Meeting (12/11/2007)

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Office of the City Clerk
December 5, 2007

There will be a Work Session at 5:30 p.m.
in the City Council Work Room on the
Early Childhood Commission.

Regular Meeting
Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - - 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 Meeting of City Council:

(a) The Regular Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2007;

(b) The Public Hearing Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2007; and

(c) The Regular Meeting Minutes of November 27, 2007.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

RECOGNITION OF YOUTH BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

4. Installation of Officers and Committee Chairs of the Alexandria Youth Council.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

PROCLAMATIONS (15 min.)

5. Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing E. Sanders Partee, Eakin/Youngetob Associates and John Milner Associates, Inc., as the winners of the 2007 Ben Brenman Awards.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

6. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring December 31, 2007 as Fair Weather Day Throughout the City of Alexandria.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

7. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring December as Human Rights Month in the City of Alexandria.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (five min.)

CONSENT CALENDAR (8-17)

(Resignations and Uncontested Appointments)

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

(a) Alexandria Beautification Commission

Robert Freedman

(b) Alexandria Board of Architectural Review – Parker-Gray District

David Zuckerkandel

Susan J. Cluff

(d) Alexandria Sister Cities Committee

Ari Gerstman

9. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:

(a)

Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee

1 Citizen Member

(b) Alexandria-Gyumri Sister City Committee

2 Citizen Members

1 Citizen Member Who Is 60 Years of Age or Older
1 Representative of Older Persons

(d)

Alexandria Commission on HIV/AIDS

3 Citizens-at-Large

(e) Alexandria Commission on Persons With Disabilities

1 Citizen With A Disability

(f) Alexandria Early Childhood Commission

1 Member of the Alexandria Social Services Advisory Board

(g) Alexandria Emergency Medical Services Council

1 Citizen Member

(h) Alexandria George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee
1 Member Nominated by the Masonic Fraternity

(i) Alexandria Public Health Advisory Commission

2 Non-Health Professionals

(j) Alexandria Public Records Advisory Commission

1 Citizen Member

(k) Alexandria Waterfront Committee
1 Representative From the Old Town Civic Association
1 Representative From the Alexandria Environmental Policy
Commission
1 Representative From the Founders Park Community Association

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

(Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager)

10. Appointment of Participant Representatives and Alternates to the City of Alexandria Firefighters and Police Officers Pension Plan Retirement Board.

11. Receipt of the Alexandria Community Services Board FY 2007 Annual Report.

12. Consideration of Authorization for Grant Submission to the Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services to Support Initiatives of the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of the Partnership for a Healthier Alexandria.

(Ordinances for Introduction)

13. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Permit Hotels to Offer Massage Services to Registered Guests, Subject to Licensing and Regulation By the City.

14. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Require the Submission and Approval of Drainage Plans and Related Information in Connection With Certain Types of Infill Development.

15. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Revise Taxicab Fares.

16. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Prohibit Through Trucks on a Portion of West Taylor Run Parkway.

17. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Extend the King Street Outdoor Dining Regulations Until March 31, 2008.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS (three min.)

18. Alexandria Marketing Committee
1 Citizen-at-Large

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

OTHER

19. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Designate Certain Commercial and Industrial Property as a Separate Classification For Real Estate Tax Purposes.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER FOR DISCUSSION (50 min.)

20. Consideration of Staff Report on the City's Snow Removal Policies.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER FOR DISCUSSION (continued)

21. Consideration of Alexandria Human Rights Commission Report on Citizen Appointments to the City Boards and Commissions For FY 2005-2007.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

22. Receipt of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Government's Report on "Greening the Washington Metropolitan Region's Built Environment."

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 (20 min.)

23. Consideration of a Resolution to Amend the City of Alexandria Firefighters and Police Officers Pension Plan. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

24. Consideration of a Resolution on the No Child Left Behind Requirements.[ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

OTHER (three min.)

25. Consideration of City Council Schedule.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

EXECUTIVE SESSION

26. Consideration of Convening An Executive Session Closed to the Public To Discuss Potential Litigation.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

Public Notices:

The City Council Legislative Subcommittee Meeting will be held in the Council Workroom beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 11, 2008.

The City Council Legislative Subcommittee Meeting will be held in the Council Workroom beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 18, 2008.

The City Council Legislative Subcommittee Meeting will be held in the Council Workroom beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 25, 2008.

The City Council Legislative Subcommittee Meeting will be held in the Council Workroom beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 1, 2008.

The City Council Legislative Subcommittee Meeting will be held in the Council Workroom beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 15, 2008.

The City Council Legislative Subcommittee Meeting will be held in the Council Workroom beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 22, 2008.

The City Council Legislative Subcommittee Meeting will be held in the Council Workroom beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 29, 2008.

Please call the City Clerk's Office at 703 838-4550 to confirm that these meetings will be held.

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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Individuals with disabilities who require assistance or special arrangements to participate in the City Council meeting may call the City Clerk and Clerk of Council's Office at 838-4500 (TTY/TDD 838-5056). We request that you provide a 48-hour notice so that the proper arrangements may be made.

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 11/29/07

DECEMBER

December 1, City Council and Public Hearing - *Replay of 11/19 Meeting*
December 4, Planning Commission, 7:30 p.m., *LIVE*
December 6, Board of Architectural Review – Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m., *TAPED*
December 6, School Board Meeting, 7:30 p. m. *LIVE*
December 7, Board of Architectural Review – Old & Historic District, *Replay of 12/06 Meeting*
December 11, City Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m., *LIVE*
December 12, Board of Architectural Review – Parker Gray District, 7:30 p.m., *LIVE*
December 13, Board of Zoning Appeals, 7:30 p.m., *LIVE*
December 14, City Council Meeting, *Replay of 12/11 Meeting*
December 15, City Council Public Hearing, 9:30 a.m., *LIVE*
December 19, Board of Architectural Review – Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m., *LIVE*
December 20, School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., *LIVE*
December 22, City Council Public Hearing, *Replay of 10/13 Meeting*