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Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 28, 2011 - - 6:00 p.m.

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Present: Mayor William D. Euille, Vice Mayor Kerry J. Donley, Members of Council Frank H. Fannon, Alicia Hughes, K. Rob Krupicka, Redella S. Pepper and Paul C. Smedberg.

Absent: None.

Also Present: Mr. Johnson, Acting City Manager; Mr. Banks, City Attorney; Ms. Evans, Deputy City Manager; Mr. Jinks, Deputy City Manager; Mr. Gates, Assistant City Manager, City Manager's Office; Ms. Collins, Assistant City Manager for Community and Human Services; Ms. Boyd, Special Assistant to the City Manager, City Manager's Office; Mr. McPike, Director, General Services; Mr. Trobridge, Director, Information Technology Services (ITS); Police Chief Cook; Fire Chief Thiel; Mr. Castrilli, Communications Director, Office of Communications and Public Information; Ms. Terrell, HIV Prevention Coordinator, Health Department; Ms. Davis, Director, Office of Housing; Ms. Mcllvaine, Deputy Director, Office of Housing; Mr. Cochran, Division Chief, Office of Housing; Mr. Spengler, Director, Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities; Ms. Hamer, Director, Planning and Zoning (P&Z); Mr. Farner, Deputy Director, P&Z; Mr. Mallamo, Director, Office of Historic Alexandria; Ms. Niebauer, Director, Office of Human Rights; Mr. Lerner, Deputy Director, Transportation and Environmental Services (T&ES); Mr. Holloman, Urban Planner, T&ES; Mr. Grover, BRAC Coordinator, T&ES; Ms. Baker, City Engineer, T&ES; Ms. Triggs, Acting Chief Financial Officer/Director of Finance; Dr. Gilmore, Executive Director, Mental Health/Mental Retardation/Substance Abuse; Ms. Marks, Division Chief, T&ES; Mr. Routt, Acting Director, Office of Management and Budget (OMB); Mr. Stewart, Budget Analyst, OMB; Mr. Saenz, ITS; Police Captain Ogden; and Mr. Lloyd.

Recorded by: Gloria Sitton, Deputy City Clerk and Clerk of Council.


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1. Calling the Roll.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Euille, and the Deputy City Clerk called the roll. All members of Council were present.

2. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance.

City Council observed a moment of silence and recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

(a) The Regular Meeting Minutes of June 14, 2011.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Hughes, seconded by Vice Mayor Donley and carried unanimously, City Council approved the regular meeting minutes of June 14, 2011. The voting was as follows:

Hughes "aye" Fannon "aye"
Donley "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Euille "aye" Pepper "aye"
Smedberg "aye"

RECOGNITION OF YOUTH BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

None.

PROCLAMATIONS

4. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring June 27, 2011 as National HIV Testing Day.

(A copy of the proclamation is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 4; 06/28/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Donley, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council endorsed the proclamation. The voting was as follows:

Donley "aye" Fannon "aye"
Pepper "aye" Hughes "aye"
Euille "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Smedberg "aye"

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

CONSENT CALENDAR (5-13)

(Resignations and Uncontested Appointments)

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

(a) Real Estate Assessment Review Board
Dennis Flood

(A copy of the above resignation is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 5(a); 06/28/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

6. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:

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

(b) Beautification Commission
1 Citizen Member

(c) Board of Architectural Review - Parker-Gray District
1 Citizen Member

(d) Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee
2 Citizen Members

(e) Commission on Aging
1 Individual With Leadership Experience in a Volunteer
Organization

(f) Commission on Employment
1 Business Representative From Among Recognized Area
Businesses Including Minority-owned and Small Businesses

(g) Commission on Persons with Disabilities
1 Citizen Member

(h) Community Services Board
1 Citizen Member
1 Consumer (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

(i) Convention and Visitors Association Board of Governors
2 Retail Owner/Manager Representatives
1 City Manager/City Manager Designee

(j) Emergency Medical Services Council
1 Alexandria Operational Medical Director

(k) George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee
1 Member Nominated by the Gadsby's Tavern Museum Society

(l) Historic Alexandria Resources Commission
1 Member at Large From Planning District III

(A copy of the above appointments is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 6 (a-l); 06/28/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

(Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager)

7. Receipt of the Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) FY 2012 – 2021 Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 20, 2011, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 7; 06/28/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

8. Consideration of Authorization of Recommended Capital Allocations and Planned Expenditures

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 21, 2011, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 8; 06/28/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

9. Consideration of Submission of an Application for a Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA) Planning Grant to Support the Development of a Housing Implementation Strategy for the Beauregard Small Area Plan.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 20, 2011, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 9; 06/28/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

10. Consideration of Supplemental Application for Federal Head Start Funds to Permanently Replace American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funds to Support the Alexandria Head Start Program Expansion.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 20, 2011, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 10; 06/28/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

11. Receipt of Report on Review of City Energy Programs. (This item has been deferred to September.)

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 23, 2011, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 11; 06/28/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

12. Consideration of an Application for the Renewal of the U. S. Department of Justice, Justice Assistance Grant for the Police Department’s Part I Crimes Initiative in FY 2012.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 13, 2011, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 12; 06/28/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

13. Consideration of a Grant Application and Acceptance of a Grant Award from the Virginia Department of Historic Resources for the Rehabilitation of the Historic Ice Well at Gadsby's Tavern Museum.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 20, 2011, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 13; 06/28/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Hughes, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council approved the consent calendar, with the exception of docket item #7, which was considered under a separate motion. The City Manager's recommendations were as follows:

5. City Council accepted the following resignation with regret: (a) Dennis Flood, Real Estate Assessment Review Board.

6. City Council made the following appointments to boards and commissions: (a) appointed Megan McBeath Hay as the one citizen member to the Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee; (b) reappointed Debbie Weatherly as the one citizen member to the Beautification Commission; (c) Deborah Rankin withdrew her application for appointment to the Board of Architectural Review - Parker-Gray District; (d) reappointed Mark Elder and appointed Thomas Karol as the two citizen members to the Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee; (e) appointed Betty Morrison as the one individual with leadership experience in a volunteer organization to the Commission on Aging; (f) reappointed Jacqueline Woodward as the business representative from among recognized area businesses, including minority-owned and small businesses to the Commission on Employment; (g) appointed David Arnaudo (identified a disability) as the citizen member to the Commission on Persons with Disabilities; (h) reappointed Roberta New as the citizen member and appointed Aequanetta Cockley as the consumer (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 to the Community Services Board; (i) reappointed Eric Nelson and appointed Amy Rutherford as the two retail owner/manager representatives and appointed Tom Gates as the City Manager's designee to the Convention and Visitors Association Board of Governors; (j) reappointed Joseph Marfori as the Alexandria Operational Medical Director to the Emergency Medical Services Council; (k) appointed Danny Smith as the member nominated by the Gadsby's Tavern Museum Society to the George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee; and (l) Casey Ratlief withdrew his application for appointment as the member at-large from Planning District III to the Historic Alexandria Resources Commission.

8. City Council authorized $33,261,014 for capital project allocations and planned expenditures for the capital projects as detailed in the Capital Improvement Expenditure Summary.

9. City Council endorsed an application for a Housing Implementation Strategy planning grant for the future Beauregard Small Area Plan that will be submitted to the Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA).

10. City Council: (a) authorized the submission of a supplemental grant application, due July 1, 2011, in the amount of $316,867, including $313,162 for Head Start program operations and $3,705 for training and technical assistance; and (b) authorized the Acting City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

11. City Council deferred this item to the first legislative meeting in
September.

12. City Council: (1) approved the application for the renewal of the $49,262 grant; and (2) authorized the City Manager to execute all necessary documents that may be required.

13. City Council authorized the Acting City Manager to: (1) ratify a grant application submitted to the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, Certified Local Government Program; and (2) execute all necessary documents that may be required.

The voting was as follows:

Hughes "aye" Donley "aye"
Pepper "aye" Fannon "aye"
Euille "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Smedberg "aye"

7. Receipt of the Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) FY 2012 – 2021 Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 20, 2011, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 7; 06/28/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

Councilman Smedberg inquired why the Public Schools would be contributing to the DASH Bus Facility.

In response to Councilman Smedberg, General Services Director McPike explained that the Public Schools would be contributing to the DASH Bus Facility to help fund the reconfiguration of the school bus facility due to the building of the new police facility. Mr. McPike noted that the schools would be combining facilities with the DASH bus facility.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Smedberg, seconded Vice Mayor Donley and carried unanimously, City Council received the Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) FY 2012-2021 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The voting was as follows:

Smedberg "aye" Fannon "aye"
Donley "aye" Hughes "aye"
Euille "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Pepper "aye"

CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS

14. Board of Architectural Review - Old and Historic District
2 Citizen Members

(The following persons volunteered for appointment to the above Commission)

NAME: ENDORSED BY:

Gary Henson
Thomas Hulfish, III Wayne Neale
Peter Smeallie Wayne Neale
Elizabeth Spar

(Material pertaining to the above appointment is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 14; 06/28/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, ballots were distributed, tellers were appointed and the ballots were tallied with the following results: City Council reappointed Thomas Hulfish, III and Peter Smeallie as the two citizen members to the Board of Architectural Review - Old and Historic District. The voting was as follows:

Euille - Hulfish, Smeallie
Donley - Hulfish, Smeallie
Fannon - Hulfish, Smeallie
Hughes - Hulfish, Smeallie
Krupicka - Hulfish, Smeallie
Pepper - Hulfish, Smeallie
Smedberg - Hulfish, Smeallie

15. Commission on Aging
1 Representative of a Support Service Provider

(The following persons volunteered for appointment to the above Commission)

NAME: ENDORSED BY:

Karis Cavender
Jane King

(Material pertaining to the above appointment is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 15; 06/28/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, ballots were distributed, tellers were appointed and the ballots were tallied with the following results: City Council reappointed Jane King as the representative of a support service provider to the Commission on Aging. The voting was as follows:

Euille - King
Donley - King
Fannon - King
Hughes - King
Krupicka - King
Pepper - King
Smedberg - King

16. Convention and Visitors Association Board of Governors
1 Alexandria Hotel Association President

(The following person volunteered for appointment to the above Commission)

NAME: ENDORSED BY:

Charlie Banta Stephanie Brown, ACVA

(Material pertaining to the above appointment is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 16; 06/28/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, ballots were distributed, tellers were appointed and the ballots were tallied with the following results: City Council waived the residency requirement and appointed Charlie Banta as the Alexandria Hotel Association President to the Convention and Visitors Association Board of Governors. The voting was as follows:

Euille - Banta
Donley - Banta
Fannon - Banta
Hughes - Banta
Krupicka - Banta
Pepper - Banta
Smedberg - Banta

17. Environmental Policy Commission
2 Citizen Members

(The following persons volunteered for appointment to the above Commission)

NAME: ENDORSED BY:

Scott Barstow
Patrick Hagan
Meghan Klasic
James Spencer
Mara Zimmerman

(Material pertaining to the above appointment is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 17; 06/28/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, ballots were distributed, tellers were appointed and the ballots tallied with the following results: City Council reappointed Scott Barstow and Patrick Hagan as the two citizen members to the Environmental Policy Commission. The voting was as follows:

Euille - Barstow, Hagan
Donley - Barstow, Hagan
Fannon - Hagan, Klasic
Hughes - Spencer, Zimmerman
Krupicka - Barstow, Hagan
Pepper - Barstow, Hagan
Smedberg - Barstow, Hagan

18. Sanitation Authority

1 Citizen Member

(The following persons volunteered for appointment to the above Commission)

NAME: ENDORSED BY:

Jorianne Jernberg
Lorraine Loken
Matthew Ries
Laurence Smallman

(Material pertaining to the above appointment is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 18; 06/28/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, ballots were distributed, tellers were appointed and the ballots tallied with the following results: City Council appointed Matthew Ries as the citizen member to the Sanitation Authority. The voting was as follows:

Euille - Ries
Donley - Ries
Fannon - Ries
Hughes - Ries
Krupicka - Loken
Pepper - Loken
Smedberg - Ries

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER FOR DISCUSSION

19. Oral Report on Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC-133) Project at Mark Center. (Staff Presentation)

Mr. Grover, BRAC Coordinator, Transportation and Environmental Services, gave Council an update on the BRAC-133 Project at Mark Center and responded to questions from members of Council. Council requested that staff confirm whether the BRAC facility would be opening in September.

20. Consideration of Adding to the Membership of the BRAC-133 Advisory Group.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 22, 2011, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 20; 06/28/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Donley, seconded by Councilman Smedberg and carried unanimously, City Council agreed to add one representative each from the Alexandria City Public Schools and the Fountains Condominium Association to the membership of the BRAC-133 Advisory Group. The voting was as follows:

Donley "aye" Fannon "aye"
Smedberg "aye" Hughes "aye'
Euille "aye" Krupicka "aye"

Pepper "aye"

21. Consideration of Proposal for Further Consideration of the Proposed Waterfront Plan.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 27, 2011, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 21; 06/28/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

Councilman Krupicka suggested that the group consist of nine people appointed by the Mayor who have qualifications that will be beneficial to the current discussion and the group should be tasked with reviewing all the commentary received thus far, reviewing all the alternatives that have been received and return to Council suggested modifications that will be responsive to the City's ability to move forward with the proposed plan. Councilman Krupicka also noted that the members of the group should not have a vested interest in the Waterfront but those with an interest should be part of the general discussion.

Mayor Euille noted that he offered an alternative proposal that included 5 citizens-at-large, one representative from the Planning Commission, one member of City Council, one representative from the Waterfront Committee, one representative from the Parks and Recreation Commission, one representative from the Old Town Citizens Association and one representative from the Citizens for Alexandria Alternative Waterfront Plan.

Councilwoman Hughes expressed her concerns about the makeup of the group and noted that Planning Commission and City Council should not be a part of the process. Councilwoman Hughes stated that the stakeholders should be part of the group and Council should not try to micromanage the process.

Vice Mayor Donley stated that the most important thing to do tonight was to appoint a group that can review the plan and give Council recommendations to make a decision on the Waterfront Plan.

Councilwoman Pepper stated that having a facilitator and at-large citizens would be good for the work group and she noted that the Mayor's suggested composition was agreeable.

Councilman Fannon suggested that each Council member identify two people to lead to a work group of 14 people as a possible proposal.

Councilman Smedberg stated that the Mayor's compromise was a good one, particularly the at-large members and he pointed out that the Council member would simply be a convener. Councilman Smedberg pointed out that the most important thing was for the Council to make a decision on the Waterfront Plan.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Krupicka, seconded by Councilwoman Hughes and carried unanimously by roll-call vote, City Council: (1) adopted the proposed resolution to establish a Waterfront Plan Work Group; and (2) requested the Mayor to appoint members to this group as detailed in the Resolution, after appropriate consultation with members of City Council. The Waterfront Plan Work Group should be composed of the following membership: five at-large citizen members; a representative from the Waterfront Committee; a representative from Old Town Civic Association and a member from City Council, who will function as the convener and be a non-voting member of the Work Group. City Council gave the guidance for the group to evaluate the potential public costs and benefits of any alternatives on the key issues identified, including the opportunities for by-right development. Council also anticipates a vote on the plan before the end of the calendar year. The voting was as follows:

Krupicka "aye" Donley "aye"
Hughes "aye" Fannon "aye"
Euille "aye" Pepper "aye"
Smedberg "aye"

The resolution reads as follows:

RESOLUTION NO. 2467

WHEREAS, City Council wishes to establish a work group to provide recommendations to City Council regarding alternatives for the Waterfront Small Area Plan; and

WHEREAS, the Alexandria City Waterfront is an invaluable resource, rich in history, art, open space, views, recreation, culture, and boating, and

WHEREAS, the City’s objective is for the Waterfront to be welcoming to and for the benefit of all City residents and visitors and be compatible with the adjacent residential neighborhoods; and

WHEREAS, alternatives should be explored particularly regarding the three development sites, the land use and density thereon, including by-right development, and including the possibility of additional parks and museums or other cultural venues, with exploration of cost/benefits and funding sources;

WHEREAS, a work group representing a variety of stakeholder interests can greatly assist in exploring alternatives, clarifying positions on the outstanding issues, identifying opportunities, if any, for narrowing the differences between various stakeholder positions on key issues, and balancing competing goals:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA:
1. That there is hereby established a work group known as the Waterfront Plan Work Group;

2. That the Work Group shall consist of 8 members, as follows: 3. That the Mayor shall appoint the 8 members (including the non-voting member of City Council) for the Waterfront Plan Work Group for an indefinite term after appropriate consultation with other members of City Council;

4. That, in making the appointments, the Mayor shall endeavor to ensure that in aggregate, Work Group members provide: 5. That the mission and expectations of the Work Group shall be:
6. That staff assistance to the Work Group shall be managed jointly by the Department of Planning and Zoning and the City Attorney’s Office, with assistance from other City staff as needed;

7. That the Work Group shall meet on an ad hoc basis and will be formed for a limited but unspecific duration, with the expectation that they will report to the City Council in the fall and that the City Council anticipates a vote on the plan before the end of the calendar year; and

8. That a facilitator who is familiar with the City of Alexandria and who has not taken a position on the Waterfront Small Area Plan should be sought out to assist with the Work Group process.

22. Consideration of Authorizing the City to Co-Sponsor a Building Height Review Application with the Property Owners of Potomac Yard to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 17, 2011, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 22; 06/28/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Donley, seconded by Councilman Smedberg and carried 6-0, City Council: (1) authorized the City to be a co-applicant with Potomac Yard property owners in the submission of a comprehensive master plan of building heights to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to ensure the approved building heights within Potomac Yard comply with all applicable aviation requirements to the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport; and (2) authorized the Acting City Manager to execute all necessary documents that may be required. The voting was as follows:

Donley "aye" Fannon "aye"
Smedberg "aye" Hughes "aye"
Euille "aye" Krupicka absent
Pepper "aye"

23. Consideration of Implementation of Planned Transportation Initiative Funding to Increase the Frequency of King Street Trolley Service.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 22, 2011, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 23; 06/28/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

Deputy Director of Transportation and Environmental Services Lerner and Urban Planner Holloman responded to questions from Council about the type of buses that will be used on the King Street Trolley route.

In response to Councilwoman Hughes' question about expansion funding, Deputy City Manager Jinks stated that the allocation of the $188,000 should not hinder the future expansion of trolley service to Del Ray and the Carlyle area.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Donley, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried 6-1, City Council: (1) approved the implementation of proposed service enhancements which would improve headways from 20 minutes to 15 minutes for the King Street Trolley to be started on July 11, 2011, and (2) approved an allocation of $188,000 of transportation initiative funding for this service enhancement. The voting was as follows:

Donley "aye" Fannon "aye"
Pepper "aye" Hughes "no"
Euille "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Smedberg "aye"

24. Consideration of Report and Recommendations Concerning the Arlandria
Chirilagua Housing Corporation.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 20, 2011, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 24; 06/28/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

Director of Housing Davis gave an update on the Arlandria Chirilagua Housing Corporation board activities, financial situation and the governance of the cooperative and responded to questions from Council about the loan to the cooperative.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Donley, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council: (1) approved a modification of the current forgiveable $232,000 loan to become a 99-year loan (from the date of execution), with a default provision for ceasing to operate successfully as a cooperative in the future, contingent on the adoption of changes to the By-Laws, Articles of Incorporation, and any other needed documents, to the satisfaction of the Acting City Manager, and (2) authorized the Acting City Manager to execute all necessary documents. The voting was as follows:

Donley "aye" Fannon "aye"
Pepper "aye" Hughes "aye"
Euille "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Smedberg "aye"

25. Reconsideration of Residential Energy Efficiency Initiatives to be Funded Through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 20, 2011, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 25; 06/28/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Donley, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried 6-0, City Council: (1) approved the use of the previous allocation of $100,000 in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) monies to Rebuilding Together Alexandria to perform residential energy efficiency upgrades and consumer education at the Arlandria Chirilagua Housing Cooperative (ACHC); and authorized the Acting City Manager to execute all necessary documents. The voting was as follows:

Donley "aye" Fannon "aye"
Pepper "aye"
Hughes absent
Euille "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Smedberg "aye"

26. (Item withdrawn.)

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

None

ORAL REPORTS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

and

ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

(a) Vice Mayor Donley stated that everyone received an email concerning the Woodrow Wilson Half Marathon, with the email stating that Old Town Civic Association (OTCA) has approved a route for the marathon through Alexandria. Vice Mayor Donley requested that staff continue to work with the race coordinator to ensure everything goes smoothly and agree on a proper race route that is mindful of the community. Vice Mayor Donley also requested that staff verify with OTCA its approval of the route.

(b) Councilwoman Pepper reported that Northern Virginia Regional Commission will be having a presentation by Ken Billingsley highlighting AgendaAlexandria on September 26.

(c) Councilwoman Pepper thanked her administrative aide, Joanne Pyle, for 17 years of service and noted that she would no longer be working for the City starting June 30. Councilwoman Pepper thanked Mrs. Pyle for her professionalism and efficiency and noted that she would be missed.

(d) Councilman Smedberg requested an update on the emergency vehicles that were parked at the end of King Street.

Deputy City Manager Evans stated that she referred the matter to Police Chief Cook and a supervisor was dispatched to the area to speak to the officers and ensure that situation does not reoccur. Ms. Evans stated that Special Assistant to the City Manager Boyd would be attending the Strategic Response Meeting tomorrow and would discuss the issue at the meeting.

(e) Mayor Euille reported that the City of Alexandria received the 2011 City Livability Award, Honorable Mention, at the United States Conference of Mayors Annual Meeting recognizing the Mayor's leadership and development improving the quality of life in the City. Mayor Euille thanked the Partnership for a Healthy Alexandria for their participation and nomination for the award.

(f) Mayor Euille reported that on July 6, the City of Alexandria along with the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership will host the United States Department of State 2011 Small Business Conference and Exposition at the Westin Alexandria at Courthouse Square from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

(g) Mayor Euille invited everyone to come to the City's Birthday Celebration to be held at Oronoco Bay Park on July 9. Mayor Euille noted that the gates will open at 4 p.m., with fireworks beginning around 9:30 p.m.

(h) Mayor Euille reported that the Comcast Outdoor Film Festival will be at Waterfront Park on July 15 (Avatar) and July 16 (Mamma Mia), with food and beverages being sold to benefit a local nonprofit.

(i) Mayor Euille reported that Washington Metro Area Transportation Authority (WMATA) Board adopted its FY 2013 budget last Thursday. Mayor Euille noted that the budget was approximately $3.5 billion.

(j) Mayor Euille also noted that the WMATA board approved a request to issue a design/build contract to continue the progress toward building new bus garage in Fairfax County.

ORAL REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER

None.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

27. Consideration of Resolution Re-establishing an Ad Hoc Fort Ward Park and Museum Area Stakeholder Advisory Group.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 27, 2011, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 27; 06/28/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUEPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Councilwoman Hughes, City Council: (1) adopted the resolution to re-establish the Ad Hoc Fort Ward Park and Museum Area Stakeholder Advisory Group giving consideration to changing the membership from what was originally proposed and (2) requested the Acting City Manager appoint members to this group as detailed in the memorandum. The membership would delete one citizen living within a one-mile radius of the park, add one member recommended by the Seminary Civic Association and add one member recommended by the Seminary Hill Association, Inc.

Councilman Smedberg offered an amendment to the motion for the membership to continue to include on citizen living within a one-mile radius of the park, add one member recommended by the Seminary Civic Association and add one member recommended by the Seminary Hill Association, Inc. The amendment was accepted by the maker and seconder of the motion.

The motion carried unanimously by roll-call vote and was as follows:

Pepper "aye" Donley "aye'
Hughes "aye" Fannon "aye"
Euille "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Smedberg "aye"

The resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2460

WHEREAS, City Council wishes to establish a successor ad hoc stakeholder advisory group to advise staff on recommendations for management of Fort Ward Park and Museum Area dated January, 2011; and

WHEREAS, the Fort Ward Park and Museum Area are valuable City resources for use and enjoyment by residents and visitors; and

WHEREAS, the Fort Ward Park and Museum Area includes significant historic, environmental, cultural, park and recreational resources; and

WHEREAS, a management plan needs to be developed for the Fort Ward Park and Museum Area; and

WHEREAS, a diverse group of City residents with a wide-variety of interests can assist in making recommendations for this plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA:

1. That there is hereby established an ad hoc stakeholder advisory group known as the Ad Hoc Fort Ward Park and Museum Area Stakeholder Advisory Group; 2. That the Advisory Group shall consist of twelve members, as follows: 3 members recommended by the Park and Recreation Commission, 3 members recommended by the Historic Alexandria Resources Commission, 1 member recommended by the Environmental Policy Commission, 1 member recommended by the Fort Ward and Seminary African American Descendants Society, and 1 member recommended by the Oakland Baptist Church, and 2 citizens at large, and 1 citizen living within a one-mile radius of Fort Ward Park, 1 member recommended by the Seminary Civic Association, and 1 member recommended by the Seminary Hill Association, Inc;

3. That the City Manager shall appoint the twelve members for the Advisory Group for a two-year term;

4. That the Chairpersons of the Park and Recreation, Historic Alexandria Resource and Environmental Policy Commissions, and the leadership of the Descendants Society of Fort Ward and the Oakland Baptist Church shall recommend to the City Manager its members for the Advisory Group;

5. That, in making their appointments, the City Manager and Commission chairs shall endeavor to ensure that in aggregate, Advisory Group members provide:
6. That the functions of the Advisory Group shall be: 7. That staff assistance to the Advisory Group shall be managed jointly by the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities and the Office of Historic Alexandria, with support as needed from the Department of Transportation and Environmental Services, Planning and Zoning, General Services, and the City Manager’s Office; and 8. That the Advisory Group shall meet on an ad hoc basis and will be formed for a limited duration of no more than two years unless otherwise extended by City Council.

28. Consideration of Transfer Resolution for the FY 2011 Operating Budget.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 23, 2011, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 28; 06/28/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Smedberg, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously by roll-call vote, City Council adopted the resolution which transfers $1,460,000 in budgeted funds to two departmental accounts from one departmental account. The voting was as follows:

Smedberg "aye" Donley "aye"
Pepper "aye" Fannon "aye"
Euille "aye" Hughes "aye"
Krupicka "aye"

The resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2461

WHEREAS, certain appropriation accounts of the City of Alexandria, Virginia will be over expended due to budgeting practices and unanticipated expenditures; and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council to take the action necessary to transfer budget authority among City departments to adjust these accounts;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA:

That the Director of Finance be and hereby is authorized to make the following appropriations transfers between the General Fund accounts designated:

TRANSFER APPROPRIATIONS FROM:

Human Services $1,460,000
TOTAL: $1,460,000

TRANSFER APPROPRIATIONS TO:

Fire $1,300,000
Emergency Communications 160,000

TOTAL: $1,460,000

29. Consideration of a Resolution Establishing a Potomac Yard Metrorail Station Implementation Work Group.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 20, 2011, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 29; 06/28/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Donley and seconded by Councilwoman Hughes, City Council approved the resolution establishing the Potomac Yard Metrorail Station Implementation Work Group, including one representative from the former Potomac Yard Planning Advisory Group.

Councilman Smedberg offered an amendment to the resolution that would change the one representative from the former Potomac Yard Planning Advisory Group to an at-large representative. The amendment was accepted to the maker and seconder of the motion.

The motion carried unanimously by roll-call vote and was as follows:

Donley "aye" Fannon "aye"
Hughes "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Euille "aye" Pepper "aye"
Smedberg "aye"

The resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2462

WHEREAS, the implementation of a potential new Metrorail Station in Potomac Yard is important to the economic and social health of Alexandria as a whole and to the immediately surrounding area in particular; and

WHEREAS, City Council wishes to ensure a thorough technical analysis of a potential new Metrorail station, with full coordination with other City efforts;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA THAT:


30. Consideration of a Resolution Providing Authorization to Proceed with the Acquisition of Right-of-Way for the Construction of the King/North Beauregard Intersection Improvement Project.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 17, 2011, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 30; 06/28/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Krupicka, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously by roll-call vote, City Council adopted the resolution approving the acquisition required to construct the intersection improvements at the intersection of King Street and North Beauregard Street as presented at the November 19, 2009 public hearing held by City staff at the Minnie Howard School and approved by Council resolution. The voting was as follows:

Krupicka "aye" Donley "aye"
Pepper "aye" Fannon "aye"
Euille "aye" Hughes "aye"
Smedberg "aye"

The resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2463

RESOLUTION TO PROCEED WITH THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT OF WAY TO CONSTRUCT IMPROVEMENTS AT THE INTERSECTION OF KING STREET AND NORTH BEAUREGARD STREET

WHEREAS, City Council is of the opinion that a public necessity exists for the construction of improvements to the intersection of King Street and North Beauregard Street to increase corridor capacity and safety; and

WHEREAS, City Council has requested the Virginia Department of Transportation to program this VDOT Urban Funds project; and

WHEREAS, on November 18, 2009, a public hearing, as required by law, was held at Minnie Howard School on VDOT Project Number 0007-100-F04, B603,C-501, P101, which afforded all interested parties to make known their views with respect to the project; and

WHEREAS, on March 9, 2010, City Council adopted a Resolution to approve the major design features of the project as presented at the Location and Design Public Hearing; and

WHEREAS, on June 7, 2011, Planning Commission approved the proposed King Street /North Beauregard Street right of way acquisitions as consistent with the City’s Master Plan pursuant to Section 9.06 of the City Charter;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Alexandria, Virginia hereby authorizes City Staff and its consultants to proceed with the right of way acquisition program for this project in accordance with approved policies and procedures of the Virginia Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration.

31. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Bonds by the Alexandria Industrial Development Authority of the City of Alexandria for 2050 Ballenger, LLC (Catholic Charities USA).

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 21, 2011, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 31; 06/28/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 24, 2011, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 31; 06/28/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Hughes, seconded by Vice Mayor Donley and carried unanimously by roll-call vote, City Council adopted the resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds by the Alexandria Industrial Development Authority of the City of Alexandria for 2050 Ballenger, LLC (Catholic Charities USA). The voting was as follows:

Hughes "aye" Fannon "aye"
Donley "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Euille "aye" Pepper "aye"
Smedberg "aye"

The resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2464

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA WITH RESPECT TO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FINANCING FOR 2050 BALLENGER, LLC

WHEREAS, the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Alexandria (the “Authority”) has considered the application of 2050 Ballenger, LLC (the “Borrower”), a limited liability company whose sole member is Catholic Charities USA (“CCUSA”), a corporation which is described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“Code”), requesting the issuance of the Authority’s revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed $7,900,000 (the “Bonds”) at one time or from time to time in one or more series pursuant to a plan of finance to assist the Borrower in financing or refinancing certain of the costs of the acquisition of a portion of a building located at 2050 Ballenger Avenue, in the City of Alexandria, Virginia, consisting of approximately 72,670 square feet of office space to be used as CCUSA’s headquarters], and other eligible expenditures (collectively, the “Project”) and has held a public hearing in connection therewith on June 23, 2011;

WHEREAS, Section 147(f) of the Code provides that the governmental unit having jurisdiction over the issuer of private activity bonds and over the area in which any facility financed with the proceeds of private activity bonds is located must approve the issuance of the bonds;

WHEREAS, the Authority issues its bonds on behalf of the City of Alexandria, Virginia (the “City”); the facilities of the Borrower described above are located in the City and the City Council of the City (the “Council”) constitutes the highest elected governmental unit of the City;

WHEREAS, the Authority has recommended that the Council approve the issuance of the Bonds; and

WHEREAS, a copy of the Authority’s resolution approving the issuance of the Bonds, subject to the terms to be agreed upon, a certificate of the public hearing and a Fiscal Impact Statement have been filed with the Council.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA:

1. The Council approves the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority for the benefit of the Borrower, as required by Section 147(f) of the Code and Section l5.2-4906 of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended (the “Virginia Code”), to permit the Authority to assist in the financing of the Project.
2. The approval of the issuance of the Bonds does not constitute an endorsement to a prospective purchaser of the Bonds of the creditworthiness of the Bonds or the Borrower.
3. The issuance of revenue bonds as requested by the Borrower will not constitute a debt or pledge of the faith and credit of the Commonwealth of Virginia or the City of Alexandria, Virginia, and neither the faith and credit nor the taxing power of the Commonwealth of Virginia or any political subdivision thereof will be pledged to the payment of such bonds. Neither the City of Alexandria, Virginia nor the Authority shall be obligated to pay the Bonds or the interest thereon or other costs incident thereto except from the revenues and money pledged therefore.
4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

32. Consideration of a Resolution Expressing the City Council’s Support for the City’s Museums for the American Association of Museums Accreditation Process.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 22, 2011, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 32; 06/28/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Vice Mayor Donley and carried unanimously by roll-call vote, City Council: (1) approved the resolution which approved the Departmental Mission, Vision, Core Values and Educational Philosophy Statements, as well as approves the Code of Ethics document being subject to approval of the City Attorney's Office; and (2) authorized the Acting City Manager to execute all the necessary documents that may be required. The voting was as follows:

Pepper "aye" Fannon "aye"
Donley "aye" Hughes "aye"
Euille "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Smedberg "aye"

The resolution reads as follows:

RESOLUTION NO. 2465

WHEREAS, in accordance with requirements for the American Association of Museum’s accreditation process, it is necessary that a statement of support by resolution for the Office of Historic Alexandria be received from the parent organization, the Alexandria City Council, expressing a commitment to support the City-owned museums, and approving the Office of Historic Alexandria’s Code of Ethics, departmental Mission Statement, Vision Statement, Core Values Statement, and Educational Philosophy Statement; and

WHEREAS, the Office of Historic Alexandria was created in 1982 as a department within the City of Alexandria to oversee the City-owned museums, assist with the City Archives, develop interpretive programs, and establish a storage facility for artifacts; and

WHEREAS, the department showcases the City’s centuries of history through the museums and institutions including Alexandria Archaeology Museum, Alexandria Black History Museum, Archives and Records Center, Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site, Friendship Firehouse Museum, Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, and The Lyceum, Alexandria’s History Museum; and

WHEREAS, the City museums engage residents and visitors alike through tours, public programming, exhibits, special events, product development, and outreach; and

WHEREAS, the City of Alexandria relies heavily on its historic qualities to attract tourists, businesses, and residents as well as maintain its quality neighborhoods; and

WHEREAS, that the Office of Historic Alexandria directly contributes to this effort, in turn supporting the economic vitality and sustainability of our community through heritage tourism programs, interdepartmental planning assistance, cultural resource management and historic preservation planning activities; and

WHEREAS, the City will continue to invest in its heritage and encourage preservation to ensure Alexandria’s tax base, economic viability and livable neighborhoods.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Alexandria hereby approves the draft Office of Historic Alexandria’s Code of Ethics, departmental Mission Statement, Vision Statement, Core Values Statement, Educational Philosophy Statement in substantially the form attached with the final documents being subject to the approval of the City Attorney’s Office; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Alexandria, hereby expresses its commitment of support for the City-owned museums and institutions operated by the Office of Historic Alexandria, and requests that the American Association of Museums fully support the application of the Office of Historic Alexandria for accreditation of its museum system.

33. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to amend and reordain Section 9-104 (Prohibited signs, marquees and awnings and exceptions), Section 9-202 (Commercial Zones), and Section 9-301 (Review required) all of Article IX (Signs, Marquees and Awnings) of the City of Alexandria Zoning Ordinance, in accordance with the text amendment heretofore approved by city council as Text Amendment No. 2011-0007. (#28, 6/25/11)

(A copy of the informal memorandum explaining the ordinance is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 33; 06/28/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 33; 06/28/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Krupicka, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously by roll-call vote, City Council adopted an ordinance to amend and reordain Section 9-104, Section 9-202, and Section 9-301 all of Article IX of the City of Alexandria Zoning Ordinance, in accordance with the text amendment heretofore approved by City Council as Text Amendment No. 2011-0007. The voting was as follows:

Krupicka "aye" Donley "aye"
Pepper "aye" Fannon "aye"
Euille "aye" Hughes "aye"
Smedberg "aye"

The ordinance reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 4731

AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 9-104 (Prohibited signs, marquees and awnings and exceptions), Section 9-202 (Commercial Zones), and Section 9-301 (Review required) all of Article IX (SIGNS, MARQUEES AND AWNINGS) of the City of Alexandria Zoning Ordinance, in accordance with the text amendment heretofore approved by city council as Text Amendment No. 2011-0007.

WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that:

1. In Text Amendment No. 2011-0007, the planning commission, having found that the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice so require, recommended approval to the City Council on June 7, 2011 of a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to allow limited A-frame signs in the Central Business District, which recommendation was approved by the City Council at public hearing on June 25, 2011;

2. The City Council in adopting this ordinance expressly adopts, ratifies, affirms and concurs in the finding and action of the Planning Commission above stated;

3. All requirements of law precedent to the adoption of this ordinance have been complied with; now, therefore,

THE CITY COUNCIL OF ALEXANDRIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

Section 1. That Section 9-104 of the Zoning Ordinance be, and the same hereby is, amended by deleting and inserting new language, as shown in underline and strikethrough:

Sec. 9-104 Prohibited signs, marquees and awnings and exceptions. Section 2. That Section 9-202 of the Zoning Ordinance be, and the same hereby is, amended by adding a new section F as shown in underline below:
Section 3. That Section 9-301 of the Zoning Ordinance be, and the same hereby is, amended by adding a new section (B)(7) as shown in underline below:

9-301 Review required.
Section 4. That the director of planning and zoning be, and hereby is, directed to record the foregoing text amendment.

Section 5. That Sections 9-104, 9-202 and 9-301, as amended pursuant to Section 1, Section 2 and Section 3 of this ordinance, be, and the same hereby are, reordained as part of the City of Alexandria Zoning Ordinance.

Section 6. That this ordinance shall become effective on the date and at the time of its final passage, and shall apply to all applications for land use, land development or subdivision approval provided for under the City of Alexandria Zoning Ordinance which may be filed after such date, and shall apply to all other facts and circumstances subject to the provisions of the City of Alexandria Zoning Ordinance, except as may be provided in Article XII of the Zoning Ordinance.

34. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to amend and reordain Sheet No. 054.04 of the "Official Zoning Map, Alexandria, Virginia," adopted by Section 1-300 (Official Zoning Map and District Boundaries), of the City of Alexandria Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning the property at 717, 719, 723, 735 N. St. Asaph Street and 716 N. Pitt Street from CD/Commercial Downtown to CDD #20/Coordinated Development District #20 in accordance with the said zoning map amendment heretofore approved by city council as Rezoning No. 2011-0001. (#29, 6/25/11)

(A copy of the informal memorandum explaining the ordinance is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 34; 06/28/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 34; 06/28/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Hughes, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously by roll-call vote, City Council adopted an ordinance to amend and reordain Sheet No. 054.04 of the "Official Zoning Map, Alexandria, Virginia," adopted by Section 1-300, of the City of Alexandria Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property at 717, 719, 723, 735 N. St. Asaph Street, and 716 N. Pitt Street from CD/Commercial Downtown to CDD #20/Coordinated Development District #20 in accordance with the said zoning map amendment heretofore approved by City Council as Rezoning No. 2011-0001. The voting was as follows:

Hughes "aye" Donley "aye"
Pepper "aye" Fannon "aye"
Euille "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Smedberg "aye"

The ordinance reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 4732

AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Sheet No. 054.04 of the "Official Zoning Map, Alexandria, Virginia," adopted by Section 1-300 (OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AND DISTRICT BOUNDARIES), of the City of Alexandria Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning the property at 717, 719, 723, 735 N. St. Asaph Street and 716 N. Pitt Street from CD/Commercial Downtown to CDD #20/Coordinated Development District #20 in accordance with the said zoning map amendment heretofore approved by city council as Rezoning No. 2011-0001.

WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that:

1. In Rezoning No. 2011-0001, the planning commission, having found that the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice so require, recommended approval to the City Council on June 7, 2011 of a rezoning of the property at 717, 719, 723, 735 N. St. Asaph Street and 716 N. Pitt Street from, CD/Commercial Downtown to CDD #20/Coordinated Development District #20, which recommendation was approved by the City Council at public hearing on June 25, 2011;

2. The said rezoning is in conformity with the 1992 Master Plan of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, as amended;

3. All requirements of law precedent to the adoption of this ordinance have been complied with; now, therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF ALEXANDRIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

Section 1. That Sheet No. 054.04 of the "Official Zoning Map, Alexandria, Virginia," adopted by Section 1-300 of the City of Alexandria Zoning Ordinance, be, and the same hereby is, amended by changing, in the manner set forth below, the zoning classification of the property hereinafter described:

Section 2. That the director of planning and zoning be, and hereby is, directed to record the foregoing amendment on the said map.

Section 3. That Sheet No. 054.04 of the "Official Zoning Map, Alexandria, Virginia," as so amended, be, and the same hereby is, reordained as part of the City of Alexandria Zoning Ordinance.

Section 4. That this ordinance shall become effective on the date and at the time of its final passage.

35. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to amend and reordain the 1992 Master Plan (1998 ed.) of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, by adopting and incorporating therein the amendment heretofore approved by city council to the Old Town North Small Area Plan chapter of such master plan as Master Plan Amendment No. 2011-0002 and no other amendments, and to repeal all provisions of the said master plan as may be inconsistent with such amendment. (#30, 6/25/11)

(A copy of the informal memorandum explaining the ordinance is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 35; 06/28/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 35; 06/28/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Smedberg, seconded by Vice Mayor Donley and carried unanimously by roll-call vote, City Council adopted an ordinance to amend and reordain the 1992 Master Plan (1998 ed.) of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, by adopting and incorporating therein the amendment heretofore approved by City Council to the Old Town North Small Area Plan chapter of such master plan as Master Plan Amendment No. 2011-0002 and no other amendments, and to repeal all provisions of the said master plan as may be inconsistent with such amendment. The voting was as follows:

Smedberg "aye" Fannon "aye"
Donley "aye" Hughes "aye"
Euille "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Pepper "aye"

The ordinance reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 4733

AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain the 1992 Master Plan (1998 ed.) of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, by adopting and incorporating therein the amendment heretofore approved by city council to the Old Town North Small Area Plan chapter of such master plan as Master Plan Amendment No. 2011-0002 and no other amendments, and to repeal all provisions of the said master plan as may be inconsistent with such amendment.

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Alexandria finds and determines that:

1. In Master Plan Amendment No. 2011-0002, the planning commission, having found that the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice so require, recommended approval to the City Council on June 7, 2011 of an amendment to the Old Town North Small Area Plan Chapter of the 1992 Master Plan (1998 ed.) of the City of Alexandria, by changing the land use designation of the property at 717, 719, 723, 735 N. St. Asaph Street and 716 N. Pitt Street, from CD/ Commercial Downtown to CDD #20/Coordinated Development District #20 which recommendation was approved by the City Council at public hearing on June 25, 2011;

2. The said amendment has heretofore been approved by the planning commission and city council after full opportunity for comment and public hearing.

3. All requirements of law precedent to the adoption of this ordinance have been complied with; now, therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF ALEXANDRIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

Section 1. That the Land Use Plan of the Old Town North Small Area Plan Chapter of the 1992 Master Plan (1998 ed.) of the City of Alexandria, be, and the same hereby is, amended by changing the land use designation of the property at 717, 719, 723, 735 N. St. Asaph Street and 716 N. Pitt Street, from CD/ Commercial Downtown to CDD #20/Coordinated Development District #20.

Section 2. That the director of planning and zoning be, and hereby is, directed to record the foregoing master plan map amendments, as part of the Old Town North Small Area Plan Chapter of 1992 Master Plan (1998 ed.) of the City of Alexandria, Virginia.

Section 3. That all provisions of the Old Town North Small Area Plan Chapter of the 1992 Master Plan (1998 ed.) of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, as may be inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance be, and same hereby are, repealed.

Section 4. That the 1992 Master Plan (1998 ed.) of the City of Alexandria, as amended by this ordinance, be, and the same hereby is, reordained as the 1992 Master Plan (1998 ed.) of the City of Alexandria, Virginia.

Section 5. That the city clerk shall transmit a duly certified copy of this ordinance to the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, and that the said Clerk of the Circuit Court shall file same among the court records.

Section 6. That this ordinance shall become effective upon the date and at the time of its final passage.

36. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to amend and reordain Section 5-602 (Coordinated Development Districts Created, Consistency with Master Plan, Required Approvals) of Article V (Mixed Use Zones) of the City of Alexandria Zoning Ordinance, in accordance with the text amendment heretofore approved by city council as Text Amendment No. 2011-0009. (#31, 6/25/11)

(A copy of the informal memorandum explaining the ordinance is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 36; 06/28/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 36; 06/28/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Hughes, seconded by Vice Mayor Donley and carried unanimously by roll-call vote, City Council adopted an ordinance to amend and reordain Section 5-602 of Article V of the City of Alexandria Zoning Ordinance, in accordance with the text amendment heretofore approved by City Council as Text Amendment No. 2011-0009. The voting was as follows:

Hughes "aye" Fannon "aye"
Donley "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Euille "aye" Pepper "aye"
Smedberg "aye"

The ordinance reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 4734

AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 5-602 (COORDINATED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS CREATED, CONSISTENCY WITH MASTER PLAN, REQUIRED APPROVALS) of Article V (MIXED USE ZONES) of the City of Alexandria Zoning Ordinance, in accordance with the text amendment heretofore approved by city council as Text Amendment No. 2011-0009.

WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that:

1. In Text Amendment No. 2011-0009, the planning commission, having found that the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice so require, recommended approval to the City Council on June 7, 2011 of a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to add CDD #20 to the Coordinated Development Districts, which recommendation was approved by the City Council at public hearing on June 25, 2011;

2. The City Council in adopting this ordinance expressly adopts, ratifies, affirms and concurs in the finding and action of the Planning Commission above stated;

3. All requirements of law precedent to the adoption of this ordinance have been complied with; now, therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF ALEXANDRIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

Section 1. That Section 5-602 of the Zoning Ordinance be, and the same hereby is, amended by adding CDD #20 to the CDD Districts in Table 1 with the new language, as shown with underlining:

CDD #
CDD Name
Without a CDD Special Use Permit
With a CDD Special Use Permit
Maximum FAR and/or Development Levels
Maximum Height
Uses
20
Harris Teeter of Old Town North
CD/Commercial Downtown Zone regulations shall apply
The development controls, including FAR and number of units for land within this CDD, as shown in the approved CDD-20 Concept Plan, in addition to the provisions in the Old Town North Small Area Plan. Any proposed development shall conform to the Old Town North Design Guidelines.
The maximum heights shall conform to the CDD-20 Concept Plan
Mix of residential (multifamily and/or townhouse) and retail uses

Section 2. That the director of planning and zoning be, and hereby is, directed to record the foregoing text amendment.

Section 3. That Section 5-602, as amended pursuant to Section 1 of this ordinance, be, and the same hereby is, reordained as part of the City of Alexandria Zoning Ordinance.

Section 4. That this ordinance shall become effective on the date and at the time of its final passage, and shall apply to all applications for land use, land development or subdivision approval provided for under the City of Alexandria Zoning Ordinance which may be filed after such date, and shall apply to all other facts and circumstances subject to the provisions of the City of Alexandria Zoning Ordinance, except as may be provided in Article XII of the Zoning Ordinance.

OTHER

37. Consideration of City Council Schedule.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 23, 2011, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 37; 06/28/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Donley, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council received the updated calendars for June - August 2011 and September 2011 - June 2012. The voting was as follows:

Donley "aye" Fannon "aye"
Pepper "aye" Hughes "aye"
Euille "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Smedberg "aye"

EXECUTIVE SESSION

38. Consideration of Convening a Closed Meeting to Discuss Personnel Matters, Legal Matters, and Economic Development Matters and to Discuss Potential Land Acquisition.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Hughes, seconded by Councilman Smedberg and carried unanimously, City Council convened in closed executive session, at 8:33 p.m., pursuant to Sections 2.2-3711(A)(1), (3), (5), and (7) of the Code of Virginia, for the purpose of discussion and consideration of the performance of specific appointees of City Council, and discussion or consideration of the acquisition of real property for a public purpose or the disposition of publicly held real property, discussion concerning a prospective business or industry, and consultation with legal counsel and briefing by staff pertaining to actual or probable litigation where such consultation in open meeting would adversely affect the negotiating or litigating posture of the public body and for consultation regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice. The voting was as follows:

Hughes "aye" Donley "aye"
Smedberg "aye" Fannon "aye"
Euille "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Pepper "aye"

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Hughes, seconded by Councilman Smedberg and carried unanimously, City Council reconvened in open session at 10:56 p.m. The voting was as follows:

Hughes "aye" Donley "aye"
Smedberg "aye" Fannon "aye"
Euille "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Pepper "aye"

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Hughes, seconded by Councilman Smedberg and carried unanimously by roll-call vote, City Council adopted the resolution pertaining to the executive session. The voting was as follows:

Hughes "aye" Donley "aye"
Smedberg "aye" Fannon "aye"
Euille "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Pepper "aye"

The resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2466

WHEREAS, the Alexandria City Council has this 28th day of June 2011, recessed into executive session pursuant to a motion made and adopted in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and

WHEREAS, Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by the city council that such executive session was conducted in accordance with Virginia law;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the city council does hereby certify that, to the best of each member's knowledge, only public business matters that were identified in the motion by which the executive session was convened, and that are lawfully exempted by the Freedom of Information Act from the Act's open meeting requirements, were heard, discussed or considered by council during the executive session.
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THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED, upon motion by Councilwoman Hughes, seconded by Councilman Smedberg and carried unanimously, City Council adjourned the regular meeting of June 28, 2011 at 10:59 p.m. The voting was as follows:

Hughes "aye" Donley "aye"
Smedberg "aye" Fannon "aye"
Euille "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Pepper "aye"

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APPROVED BY:

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WILLIAM D. EUILLE MAYOR


ATTEST:

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Gloria A. Sitton, CMC Deputy City Clerk


This docket is subject to change.

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