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Office of the City Clerk
June 15, 2010

City Council Will Hold a Work Session at 5:30 p.m.
With the School Board on the Jefferson Houston
Development Proposal in the City Council Work Room.

The Commission on Persons With Disabilities Annual
Award Reception Will Be at 5:30 p.m. in the Vola
Lawson Lobby at City Hall.


Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - - 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 June 8, 2010.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

RECOGNITION OF YOUTH BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

4. Recognition of T. C. Williams Girls Crew First Varsity 8, Winners of the Canadian Secondary Schools Rowing Championship, and Coach Jon Schildknecht.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

5. Recognition of T. C. Williams Girls Crew Second Varsity 8, Winners of the Scholastic Rowing Association National Championship (US) and the Virginia Rowing Championship, and Coach Mercedes Kiss.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________
PROCLAMATIONS

None.

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

CONSENT CALENDAR (6-9.1)

(Resignations and Uncontested Appointments)

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

(a) Commission on Persons with Disabilities
Fred Scheigert

(b) Park and Recreation Commission
Matthew Coda

(c) Potomac Yard Design Advisory Committee
Stephen W. Koenig 7. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:

(a) Alexandria Gang Prevention Community Task Force
1 Representative of the Interfaith Community

(b) Alexandria Transportation Commission
1 Member From the Environmental Policy Commission, Nominated
By the Commission

(c) Commission on HIV/AIDS
1 Commission for Women Representative
1 Citizen Member

(d) Community Services Board
3 Consumers (Current or Former Direct Recipient of Public or
Private Mental Health, Mental Retardation, or Substance
Abuse Treatment Rehabilitation Services) or Family
Members (Immediate Family Member or the Principal
Caregiver Who Is Not Paid) of Consumer

(e) Convention & Visitors Association Board of Governors
1 Attraction Representative
1 Historic/preservation Representative
1 At-large Representative
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

(f) Environmental Policy Commission
1 Member From the Field of Environmental Sciences (e.g.,
Environmental/Sanitary Engineering, Ecology, Geology, Botany,
Hydrology, Chemistry) or Who Have Alexandria Waterfront
Expertise, Provided That at Least Four Members Shall
Have Scientific Expertise

(g) Historic Alexandria Resources Commission
1 Historic Alexandria Foundation Representative

(h) Northern Virginia Community College Board
1 Member Appointed by City Council

(Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager)

8. Receipt of the Report on Fair Housing Testing Results.

9. Transfer of Funds from Contingent Reserve for Sister Cities Program Activities.

9.1 Consideration of Application for ARRA/Stimulus Grant Funds for the Head Start Program at the Campagna Center.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS (three min.)

10. Real Estate Assessment Review Board
3 Citizen Members

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

11. Board of Architectural Review - Old and Historic District
1 Citizen Member
2 Architect Members

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

12. Board of Architectural Review - Parker-Gray District
2 Citizen Members

Council Action:_________________________________________________________
CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS (continued)

13. Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee
1 Member Designated by Councilman Fannon

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

14. Community Services Board
1 Citizen Member

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

15. Convention and Visitors Association Board of Governors
2 Restaurant Owner/Managers Representatives
1 Hotel Manager/Owner Representative
1 At-large Member

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

16. Environmental Policy Commission
1 Citizen Member

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

17. Local Emergency Planning Committee
1 Owner and Operator of Facilities Subject to Federal Emergency
Planning Requirements of Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA)

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER FOR DISCUSSION (90 min.)

18. Oral Report on Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC-133) Project at Mark Center and the Beauregard Corridor Small Area Plan Process.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

19. Receipt of City Staff’s After-Action Review of 2009-10 Snow Emergencies and Implementation Plan for 2010-11 Winter Preparedness.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________



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

20. Consideration of the City of Alexandria Strategic Plan. (#16, 5/25/10 and #7, 6/12/10).

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

21. Consideration of Proposed Policy and Criteria for Consideration of Individual Zoning Cases Without Master Plan Study.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

22. Consideration of Draft Phase II Project Report (Stack PM2.5 Emission Controls) as Part of the City/Mirant Settlement Agreement and Mirant Monitoring Group Recommendations.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

23. Consideration of Authorization of Recommended Capital Project Allocations and Planned Expenditures.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

24. Consideration of Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Interjurisdictional Capital Funding Agreement.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

25. Consideration of Request from the Early Childhood Commission and the Youth Policy Commission to Establish a Work Group to Consider the Realignment of Youth and Family Related Council Appointed and City Supported Boards, Commissions and Committees.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

26. Receipt of Final Report on the Activities of the Complete Count Committee for the 2010 U.S. Census.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

27. Receipt of a Status Report and Discussion Draft of a Proposed Public Art Funding Policy.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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

28. Consideration of Pay Philosophy for City Employees.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

29. Receipt of Annual Reports from Alexandria Boards and Commissions.

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 (30 min.)

30. Consideration of Resolution Establishing the Virginia Retirement System Employee Contribution Rate for City Employees Employed July 1, 2010 and Beyond. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

31. Consideration of a Resolution to Establish the Torpedo Factory Art Center Governing Board. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

32. Consideration of Resolutions (1) to Initiate the Environmental Review Process for the Proposed Potomac Yard Metrorail Station, and (2) to Reallocate State Urban Funds for that Purpose. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Council Action:_________________________________________________________
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)

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

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

34. Consideration of a Resolution to Amend the City of Alexandria Supplemental Retirement Plan Changing Some of the Provisions of the Plan. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

35. Second Reading and Final Passage of the Ordinance to Increase Residential Parking Permit Fees (#19, 6-12-10). [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

36. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance Implementing an Amendment of the City's Zoning Ordinance Regulations Related to Small Businesses, as Recommended By The Planning Commission on June 3, 2010 and Approved by the Council On June 12, 2010. (#26, 6/12/10) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

37. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance Implementing A) a Rezoning from CDD#10 to CDD#19; B) Consideration of Amendments to Section 5-602 of the Zoning Ordinance With Respect to a New CDD #19 and to Section 5-610 of the Zoning Ordinance With Respect to the Configuration and Role of PYDAC; C) Consideration For a Special Use Permit For a CDD Conceptual Design Plan; D) Approval of a Special Use Permit For a Transportation Management Plan; E) Approval of Street Names For Five New Streets; F) Adoption of Design Guidelines; and Authorization For The City Manager To Sign The Memorandum of Understanding for CDD#19, As Recommended By The Planning Commission on June 3, 2010 and Approved By Council On June 12, 2010. (#27, 6/12/10) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Council Action:_____________________________________________________

OTHER (three min.)

38. Consideration of City Council Schedule.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

EXECUTIVE SESSION

39. Consideration of Convening a Closed Meeting for Discussion of Personnel Matters.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________
Public Notices:

City Council Will Hold a Work Session with the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority on Monday, June 21, at 7:00 p.m. at the Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe Street, Alexandria.
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 703-746-4550 (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 6/14/2010
JUNE 2010

June 10, School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
June 10, Board of Zoning Appeals, 7:30 p.m. *TAPED*
June 11, City Council, 6:00 p.m. *Replay of 6/8 Meeting*
June 12, City Council Public Hearing, 9:30 a.m. *LIVE*
June 14, Board of Zoning Appeals, 6:00 p.m. *Broadcast of 6/10 Meeting*
June 16 Board of Architectural Review – Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
June 17, School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
June 19, City Council Public Hearing Meeting, 9:30 a. m. *Replay of 6/12 Meeting *
June 22, City Council Meeting 7:00 p.m. *LIVE*
June 23, Board of Architectural Review – Parker Gray District, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
June 25, City Council, 6:00 p.m. *Replay of 6/22 Meeting*
JULY 2010

July 1, School Board Organizational Meeting, 8:00 a.m. *LIVE*
July 7, Board of Architectural Review – Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
July 8, Planning Commission, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
July 8, Board of Zoning Appeals, 7:30 p.m. *TAPED*
July 9, Board of Zoning Appeals, 6:00 p.m. *Broadcast of 7/08 Meeting*
July 21, Board of Architectural Review – Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
July 28, Board of Architectural Review – Parker Gray District, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*