The meeting was called to order by Mayor Euille, and the Deputy City Clerk called the roll. All members of Council were present.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________
2. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance. City Council observed a moment of silence and recited the 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 14, 2011. City Council approved the regular meeting minutes of June 14, 2011. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ RECOGNITION OF YOUTH BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL None. PROCLAMATIONS 4. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring June 27, 2011 as National HIV Testing Day. City Council endorsed the proclamation. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 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 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 (Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager) 7. Receipt of the Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) FY 2012 – 2021 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). 8. Consideration of Authorization of Recommended Capital Allocations and Planned Expenditures 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. 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. 11. Receipt of Report on Review of City Energy Programs. (This item has been deferred to September.) 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. 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. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR City Council approved the consent calendar, with 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. 7. City Council received the Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) FY 2012-2021 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). (separate motion) 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 (2) 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. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS 14. Board of Architectural Review - Old and Historic District 2 Citizen Members City Council reappointed Thomas Hulfish, III and Peter Smeallie as the two citizen members to the Board of Architectural Review - Old and Historic District. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 15. Commission on Aging 1 Representative of a Support Service Provider City Council reappointed Jane King as the representative of a support service provider to the Commission on Aging. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 16. Convention and Visitors Association Board of Governors 1 Alexandria Hotel Association President 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. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 17. Environmental Policy Commission 2 Citizen Members City Council reappointed Scott Barstow and Patrick Hagan as the two citizen members to the Environmental Policy Commission. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 18. Sanitation Authority 1 Citizen Member City Council appointed Matthew Ries as the citizen member to the Sanitation Authority. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 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) Staff from 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 Action:_________________________________________________________ 20. Consideration of Adding to the Membership of the BRAC-133 Advisory Group. 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. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 21. Consideration of Proposal for Further Consideration of the Proposed Waterfront Plan. 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. (RES. NO. 2467) Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 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). 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. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 23. Consideration of Implementation of Planned Transportation Initiative Funding to Increase the Frequency of King Street Trolley Service. 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. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 24. Consideration of Report and Recommendations Concerning the Arlandria Chirilagua Housing Corporation. 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. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 25. Reconsideration of Residential Energy Efficiency Initiatives to be Funded Through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant. 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. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 26. (Item withdrawn.) Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 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 the 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's approval of the route. (b) Councilwoman Pepper reported 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 out 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. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ ORAL REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER None. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 27. Consideration of Resolution Re-establishing an Ad Hoc Fort Ward Park and Museum Area Stakeholder Advisory Group. 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 retain 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. (RES. NO. 2460) Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 28. Consideration of Transfer Resolution for the FY 2011 Operating Budget. City Council adopted the resolution which transfers $1,460,000 in budgeted funds to two departmental accounts from one departmental account. (RES. NO. 2461) Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 29. Consideration of a Resolution Establishing a Potomac Yard Metrorail Station Implementation Work Group. City Council approved the resolution establishing the Potomac Yard Metrorail Station Implementation Work Group, changing the one representative from the former Potomac Yard Planning Advisory Group to an at-large representative. (RES. NO. 2462) Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 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. 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 a the Minnie Howard School and approved by Council resolution. (RES. NO. 2463) Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 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). 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). (RES. NO. 2464) Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 32. Consideration of a Resolution Expressing the City Council’s Support for the City’s Museums for the American Association of Museums Accreditation Process. City Council authorized the Acting City Manager to: (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. (RES. NO. 2465) Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 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) City Council adopted an ordinance to amend and reordain Section 9-104, Section 9-202, and Section9-301 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. (ORD. NO. 4731) Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 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) 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. (ORD. NO. 4732) Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 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) 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. (ORD. NO. 4733) Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 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) 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. (ORD. NO. 4734) Council Action:_________________________________________________________ OTHER 37. Consideration of City Council Schedule. City Council received the updated calendars for June - August 2011 and September 2011 - June 2012. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 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. 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. City Council reconvened in open session at 10:56 p.m. City Council adopted the resolution pertaining to the executive session. (RES. NO. 2466) Council Action:_________________________________________________________