Meeting Minutes for Regular Meeting (04/12/2011)

Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - - 7:00 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. Hartmann, City Manager; Mr. Banks, City Attorney; Ms. Evans, Deputy City Manager; Mr. Jinks, Deputy City Manager; Mr. Johnson, Chief Financial Officer, Office of Management and Budget (OMB); Mr. Caton, Legislative Director, City Manager's Office; Ms. Taylor, Assistant Director, OMB; Mr. Parkins, Registrar of Voters, Voter Registration/Elections; Police Captain Ogden; Ms. Scott, Management Analyst, Communications and Public Information; Mr. McPike, Acting Director, General Services; Ms. Munroe, Director, Emergency Communications; Ms. Odell, Director of Alternative Programs, Court Service Unit; Ms. Brooks, Director, Court Service Unit; Ms. Collins, Assistant City Manager for Community and Human Services, Department of Human Services; Police Chief Cook; Mr. Baier, Director, Transportation and Environmental Services (T&ES); Mr. Lerner, Deputy Director, T&ES; Ms. Baker, City Engineer, T&ES; Ms. Boyd, Special Assistant to the City Manager, City Manager's Office; Ms. Davis, Director, Office of Housing; Ms. Hamer, Director, Planning and Zoning (P&Z); Mr. Trobridge, Director, Information Technology Systems (ITS); Mr. Skrabak, Deputy Director, Environmental Quality, T&ES; Ms. Orr, Director, Human Resources; Sheriff Lawhorne; Fire Chief Thiel, Battalion Chief North, Fire Department; Ms. Mcllvaine, Deputy Director, Office of Housing; Ms. Collins, Urban Planner, P&Z, Mr. Gates, Assistant City Manager, City Manager's Office; Ms. Durham, Open Space Planner, Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities; Mr. Castrilli, Communications Director, Communications and Public Information; Dr. Gilmore, Executive Director, Mental Health, Mental Retardation, Substance Abuse; Mr. Maslanka, Division Chief, T&ES; Mr. Kaii-Ziegler, Division Chief, P&Z; Ms. Triggs, Director, Finance; Mr. Saenz, ITS, and Mr. Lloyd.

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

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City Council resumed the closed executive session at 5:30 p.m. from Tuesday, April 5, 2011 for the purpose of discussion and consideration of the appointment of a specific appointee of City 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 the 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 Meetings of City Council:

(a) The Public Hearing Meeting Minutes of March 12, 2011; and

(b) The Regular Meeting Minutes of March 22, 2011.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Hughes, seconded by Councilman Krupicka and carried 5-0, City Council approved the public hearing meeting minutes of March 12, 2011 and the regular meeting minutes of March 22, 2011. The voting was as follows:

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

RECOGNITION OF YOUTH BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

None.

PROCLAMATIONS

4. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring April 30, 2011 as Alexandria Earth Day and Arbor 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; 04/12/11 and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

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

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

5. Recognition of the Emergency Communications Staff 9-1-1 First Responder Award Received at the 9-1-1 Honors Gala on March 29, 2011.

City Council recognized the recipients of the Emergency Communications Staff 9-1-1 First Responder Award.

6. Recognition of the Graduates of the Citizens Academy.

City Council recognized the graduates of the Citizens Academy.

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

CONSENT CALENDAR (7-13)

(Resignations and Uncontested Appointments)

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

(a) Board of Architectural Review - Parker Gray District
Richard Lloyd

(b) Community Policy and Management Team
Philip Giarraputo

(c) Community Services Board

Cathy Healy

(effective April 2, 2011)

(d) Public Health Advisory Commission
Emily Donelson

(e) Public Records Advisory Commission
Jean Lavery

(A copy of the above resignations is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 7 (a-e); 04/12/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

8. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:

(a) Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
1 Real Estate Professional With Knowledge and Experience
in Real Estate

(b) Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee
1 Representative for Councilwoman Pepper

(c) Emergency Medical Services Council
1 Emergency Room Physician From Alexandria Hospital

(d) Potomac Yard Advisory Committee
1 Member Representing the Business Community

(e) Public Health Advisory Commission
1 Citizen Member Who Shall Not Be a Health Professional

(f) Sister Cities Committee
1 Citizen Member
1 Representative (Alternate) for Councilwoman Hughes

(g) Traffic and Parking Board
1 Citizen Member

(h) Urban Design Advisory Committee
1 Resident Representing the Old Town North Residential
Community

(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. 8 (a-h); 04/12/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

(Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager)

9. Consideration of Grant Applications to the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development for Programs Related to Homeless Prevention, Shelters and Services.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated March 29, 2011, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 9; 04/12/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

10. Consideration of a Grant Application by the Court Service Unit to the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services to Establish a Crime Prevention Program for Court-Involved Latina Girls.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated March 28, 2011, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 10; 04/12/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

11. Consideration of a Grant Application to the U.S. Department of Justice to Participate in the Smart Policing Initiative.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 1, 2011, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 11; 04/12/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

(Ordinances for Introduction)

12. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Make Supplemental Appropriations for the Support of the City Government for Fiscal Year 2011.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 5, 2011, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 12; 04/12/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

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. 2 of Item No. 12; 04/12/11, 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. 3 of Item No. 12; 04/12/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

13. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading and Second Reading of an Ordinance to Amend and Reordain Section 6-300 (Floodplain District) of Article VI (Special and Overlay Zones) of the City of Alexandria Zoning Ordinance, in Accordance With the Text Amendment Heretofore Approved by City Council as Text Amendment No. 2011-0004.

(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. 13; 04/12/11, 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. 13; 04/12/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Smedberg, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council approved the consent calendar, with the exception of the docket items #10, #11, and #12, which were considered under separate motions. The City Manager's recommendations were as follows:

7. City Council accepted the following resignations with regret: (a) Richard Lloyd, Board of Architectural Review - Parker-Gray District; (b) Philip Giarraputo, Community Policy Management Team; (c) Cathy Healy, Community Services Board; (d) Emily Donelson, Public Health Advisory Commission; and (e) Jean Lavery, Public Records Advisory Commission.

8. City Council made the following appointments to boards and commissions: (a) reappointed Michael Caison as the real estate professional with knowledge and experience in residential real estate to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee; (b) appointed John Chapman as the representative for Councilwoman Pepper to the Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee; (c) reappointed Thomas Clark as the emergency room physician from Alexandria Hospital to the Emergency Medical Services Council; (d) appointed Anthony Dale as the member representing the business community to the Potomac Yard Advisory Committee; (e) appointed Andrew LaVanway as the citizen member who shall not be a health professional to the Public Health Advisory Commission; (f) appointed Patrick Egan as the citizen member and appointed Gail Ledwig as the alternative representative for Councilwoman Hughes to the Sister Cities Committee; (g) appointed Mary White as the citizen member to the Traffic and Parking Board; and (h) reappointed Marie Tavernini as the resident representing the Old Town North residential community to the Urban Design Advisory Committee.

9. City Council authorized the City Manager to: (1) submit the Emergency Solutions Grant applications to the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (due April 15, 2011); and (2) execute all documents that may be required.

13. City Council introduced the ordinance, passed it on first reading and scheduled it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, April 16, 2011. Mayor Euille noted that there were typing errors in docket item #13. This would be the first reading and consideration of docket item #13 and the public hearing would be held on Saturday, April 16.

The voting was as follows:

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

10. Consideration of a Grant Application by the Court Service Unit to the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services to Establish a Crime Prevention Program for Court-Involved Latina Girls.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated March 28, 2011, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 10; 04/12/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

Councilman Krupicka inquired how this particular program would coordinate with other programs serving youth in the City, what were the metrics that would be used to measure the progress and success of the program, and whether the grant was creating a program that would potentially need to be funded by the City in the future.

In response to Councilman Krupicka, Ms. Odell, Court Service Unit, stated that there would be a partnership with Mental Health/Mental Retardation/Substance Abuse and with Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities for different aspects of the program. Ms. Odell noted that the program was funded 100% for the first year, with decreasing funding in following years, at which point the program will be evaluated. Ms. Odell also noted that the program will serve a population of girls that are currently not being reached by any other program in the City and that the Court Service Unit is currently working with the Commonwealth to decide exactly which metrics will be appropriate for measuring success with the program, including looking at crime prevention, recidivism, teen pregnancy and attendance as possible measurements.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Donley, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council: (1) authorized the submission of a grant application (due April 28, 2011), not to exceed $75,000; and (2) authorized the City Manager to execute all the necessary documents. The voting was as follows:

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

11. Consideration of a Grant Application to the U.S. Department of Justice to Participate in the Smart Policing Initiative.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 1, 2011, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 11; 04/12/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

Mayor Euille inquired whether there would be adequate funding in the FY 2012 budget to cover the administrative costs associated with the grant.

In response, Police Chief Cook stated the Police Department would be able to absorb the administrative costs into the budget with other grants.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Donley, seconded by Councilman Krupicka and carried unanimously, City Council: (1) approved the grant application (due April 21, 2011) to the U.S. Department of Justice in the amount of $300,000, which will provide funds to the Police Department to further institutionalize the Police Department's evidence-based practices; (2) authorized the City Manager to execute all the necessary documents that may be required; and (3) affirmed that no City funds would be available to fund this program in FY 2012 or future years. The voting was as follows:

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

12. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Make Supplemental Appropriations for the Support of the City Government for Fiscal Year 2011.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 5, 2011, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 12; 04/12/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

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. 2 of Item No. 12; 04/12/11, 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. 3 of Item No. 12; 04/12/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

Mayor Euille requested clarification on the listing of the Bradlee Transit Center Study in the appropriations ordinance after Council requested the removal of the project from the list.

In response to Council, Deputy Director of Transportation and Environmental Services Lerner gave Council a brief presentation of the project and explanation of traffic and transit improvements in the area near the Bradlee Center. Mr. Lerner stated that the additional funding would enable staff to come up with a better traffic and transit solution that would work better for all parties involved.

Council noted that the description of the project was not accurately characterized in the attachment for the docket item and needed to be updated to reflect the information that was just presented to Council. Council inquired whether it would be possible to include traffic improvements as part of the study as opposed to the construction of a transit center.

In response to Council, Director of Transportation and Environmental Services Baier stated that the description of the project was a misnomer and that description had been used over the years and should be updated to reflect the current request.

Mr. Lerner noted that it is possible to include traffic improvements as long as transit elements and improvements are maintained in within the study.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Donley, seconded by Councilman Smedberg and carried unanimously, City Council introduced the ordinance, passed it on first reading and scheduled it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, April 16, 2011. City Council modified the chart on handwritten page 7 to reflect the following changes: (1) change the description to read, "King Street/Bradlee Traffic and Transit Study;" and (2) change the comment to read as follows, "The funds will be used for a study to determine the feasibility of facilitating traffic movements including transit, as well as enhancing pedestrian safety along King Street (including the frontage road) between Dearing Street and Quaker Lane near the Bradlee Shopping Center." The voting was as follows:

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

CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS

14. Sister Cities Committee
1 Citizen Member

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

NAME: ENDORSED BY:

Jean Braden

(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; 04/12/11, 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 Jean Braden as the one citizen member to the Sister Cities Committee. The voting was as follows:

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

15. Urban Design Advisory Committee
1 Representative of the Old Town North Business Community

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

NAME: ENDORSED BY:

Bruce Machanic

(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; 04/12/11, 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 reappointed Bruce Machanic as the representative of the Old Town North business community to the Urban Design Advisory Committee. The voting was as follows:

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

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER FOR DISCUSSION

16. Oral Report on State and Local Redistricting Proposals.

City Council received the report on state and local redistricting proposals from Legislative Director Caton and Registrar of Voters Parkins.

17. Consideration of the Monthly Financial Report for the Period Ending February 28, 2011. (Staff Presentation)

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 5, 2011, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 17; 04/12/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

Chief Financial Officer Johnson gave a brief presentation of the monthly financial report and responded to questions from Council.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Hughes, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council received the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending February 28, 2011. The voting was as follows:

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

18. Consideration of the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s Recommended Distribution of Proceeds from the Quaker Hill Tax Credit Financing Transaction.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 5, 2011, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 18; 04/12/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Donley, seconded by Councilwoman Hughes and carried unanimously, City Council: (1) agreed to the following distribution of $2,033,484 in private sector provided federal tax credit proceeds from the Quaker Hill financing transaction, subject to an executed loan modification agreement between the City and the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA): a) $500,000 to be paid to the City as an initial payment on the City's previous Quaker Hill loan with the repaid funds returned to the Housing Trust Fund; b) $500,000 to be used by ARHA to assist in financing its operating budget; and c) $1,033,484 to be used to capitalize Virginia Housing Development LLC (VHDLLC), ARHA's development entity; and (2) authorized the City Manager to execute a loan modification agreement between the City and ARHA reflecting the proposed distribution above, as well as reflecting the proposed application of Quaker Hill project residual receipts to the City's Quaker Hill loan to ARHA resulting in a planned accelerated loan payback in comparison with the original loan payback projections. The voting was as follows:

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

19. Consideration of Building a Busway in Alexandria’s Portion of the Crystal City-Potomac Yard Transitway and Implementing a Bus Rapid Transit System in Coordination with Arlington County. (Staff Presentation)

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 6, 2011, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 19; 04/12/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

Deputy Director of Transportation and Environmental Services Lerner gave Council a presentation on the proposed busway and responded to questions from Council about implementation of the busway, the potential conversion of the busway into a transitway for streetcars and light rail, and the use of the busway by the different transit systems in the area.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Smedberg, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council formally approved construction of the Route 1 transitway and approved in concept the future operation of a busway in the Crystal City-Potomac Yard corridor. The voting was as follows:

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

20. Consideration of Allocation of One-Time, Initial Operating Funding For the Torpedo Factory Art Center Board.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated March 30, 2011, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 20; 04/12/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

Assistant City Manager Gates gave a brief explanation of the allocation and responded to questions from Council about use of the allocation for the Torpedo Factory Art Center Board to provide administrative infrastructure, fundraising start-up money, and recruitment of a chief executive officer. Mr. Gates introduced Susan Corrigan, Executive Director of the Torpedo Factory Art Center Board.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Vice Mayor Donley and carried 6-0-1, City Council approved the allocation of $38,100 from Council Contingent Reserves to the Torpedo Factory Art Center Board to fund the administrative and operational needs of the Board prior to the transition of financial responsibility from the Torpedo Factory Artists Association (TFAA) to the Board on or about July 1, 2011. The voting was as follows:

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

21. Receipt of the Final Report on the 2010 Implementation Activities of the 2003 Arlandria Action Plan. (Staff Presentation)

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 6, 2011, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 21; 04/12/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

Director of Planning and Zoning Hamer introduced staff and members of the advisory group who have participated in the implementation activities for the Arlandria Action Plan. Ms. Hamer gave an overview of the recommendations that have been generated from the advisory group and staff work for improving and redeveloping the Arlandria community and she responded to questions from Council about the final report.

Stephanie Landrum, Alexandria Economic Development Partnership (AEDP), highlighted how their organization has been reaching out to the retail business community in Arlandria and introduced Rebecca Blanco, bilingual speaker and business counselor for AEDP. Ms. Blanco gave an overview of her work with the Arlandria business community.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Smedberg, seconded by Councilman Krupicka and carried 6-0, City Council: (1) received the Arlandria Action Plan 2010 Status of Implementation Report; and (2) requested the Arlandria Action Plan Advisory Group to continue its work. City Council also requested a work session in the fall to follow up on specific policy recommendations coming from the Arlandria Action Plan Advisory Group. The voting was as follows:

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

22. Receipt of a Status Report on the Implementation of the 2007 Alexandria Economic Sustainability Recommendations and the Proposed Revision of the Structure for Monitoring Implementation.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 7, 2011, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 22 04/12/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Smedberg, seconded by Vice Mayor Donley, City Council: (1) received the status report on the implementation of the recommendations of the Mayor's Economic Sustainability Work Group; (2) thanked the members of the Economic Sustainability Implementation Monitoring Group for their work; and (3) designated Council's Strategic Plan Goal 1 (Economic Development) subcommittee as the entity to assume responsibilities for monitoring the implementation of the recommendations of the Economic Sustainability report. The voting was as follows:

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

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) Mayor Euille reported that the Federal Government shutdown was avoided and that the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) budget will be funded by the Federal Government. Mayor Euille also reported that the WMATA board is still working to cut the budget deficit and should know in a couple of weeks how it will impact the City's contributions to the budget.

(b) Mayor Euille reported that the bus barn located in Old Town will be moved to Fairfax County within the next 18 months. Mayor Euille noted that once the relocation is complete to the Fairfax facility, the site will be ready for potential redevelopment.

(c) Mayor Euille reported that the State of the City address will be presented on all of the City's communication channels beginning April 13. Mayor Euille pointed out that the address is a video produced by the Communications Office, highlighting topics including quality of life, development, education, youth, transportation and the environment.

(d) Councilman Smedberg reported that the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission was notified that Congressman Moran will be presenting a proposal for a corridor study on Route 7 (from King Street Metro to Tysons Corner).

(e) Councilman Fannon noted that today was the anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War at Fort Sumter 150 years ago and he reported that Director of Historic Alexandria Mallamo made a presentation at the Rotary Club on life in Alexandria 150 years ago. Councilman Fannon thanked the Convention and Visitors Bureau for the article in the Washington Post about the role of Alexandria during the Civil War.

(f) Councilwoman Pepper noted that members of Council visited Samuel Tucker Elementary School last week to speak with the students about citizenship and civic involvement.

(g) Councilwoman Pepper reported that members of Council read to students at Duncan Library last week.

(h) Councilwoman Hughes reported that the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., hosted the Read Across America event at the Duncan Library on Saturday.

(i) Councilwoman Hughes reported that the Government Reform Commission met today in Richmond and the Commission reviewed the twenty pieces of legislation that were approved by the General Assembly. Councilwoman Hughes noted that the Commission will be working on local unfunded mandates, which are a huge concern for the Governor and she stated that there will be a catalog of these unfunded mandates to function as a tool for assessing these mandates. Councilwoman Hughes noted that there would also be a focus on public/private partnerships for the Commonwealth and the possibility of privatizing the lottery. Councilwoman Hughes stated that if members of Council had any comments or issues that they would like the Commission to review, please send them to her.

ORAL REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER

Police Chief Cook, Fire Chief Thiel, and Sheriff Lawhorne gave Council an overview of the accomplishments of their respective departments and how they are working to improve the quality of life throughout the City. Police Chief Cook, Fire Chief Thiel and Sheriff Lawhorne responded to questions from Council about the crime rate, equipment (replacement of ladder trucks) and programs (youth programs and inmate work detail) spearheaded by their departments.

Battalion Chief North provided Council with an update of the Pepco Oil Spill that occurred in January 2011 and responded to questions from Council about the incident and response from Pepco.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

23. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading and Second Reading of an Ordinance to adopt Supplement Number 97 of the City Code.

(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. 23; 04/12/11, 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. 23; 04/12/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Krupicka, seconded by Councilman Smedberg and carried unanimously by roll-call vote, City Council approved the ordinance to adopt Supplement Number 97 of the City Code. The voting was as follows:

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

The ordinance reads as follows:

ORDINANCE NO. 4713

AN ORDINANCE adopting supplemental pages for The Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended, and providing for the repeal of ordinances not included therein, except those saved from repeal by this ordinance, and for other purposes.

THE CITY COUNCIL OF ALEXANDRIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

Section 1. That the sections and portions thereof set forth in the supplemental and replacement pages for The Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, each of which pages is identified in the lower left-hand corner by the notation "Supp. No. 97," are hereby adopted as and shall constitute "The Ninety-Seventh Supplement to The Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981."

Section 2. That the sections and portions thereof set forth in "The Ninety-Seventh Supplement to The Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981" shall be in force and effect on and after the effective date of this ordinance, and all ordinances of a general and permanent nature which were adopted between November 13, 2010, through February 12, 2011, inclusive, and which are not included in such supplement or in The Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended, are hereby repealed, except as otherwise provided in section 3 of this ordinance.

Section 3. That the repeal provided for in section 2 of this ordinance shall not affect any offense or act committed or done, or any penalty or forfeiture incurred, or any contract established or accruing prior to the effective date of this ordinance; nor shall it affect any prosecution, suit or proceeding pending or any judgment rendered prior to said date; nor shall it affect any ordinance adopted after November 13, 2010, which amends the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1992, as amended; nor shall it affect any ordinance saved from repeal by Ordinance No. 1250; nor shall it affect any ordinance listed in appendices A through J, both inclusive, of The Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, or any pages supplemental to such appendices; nor shall it affect any provision of any ordinance adopted between November 13, 2010 through February 12, 2011, inclusive, and which is inadvertently omitted from or erroneously incorporated into "The Ninety-Seventh Supplement to The Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981," or any other supplement to the code; nor shall it affect any ordinance adopted after the effective date of this ordinance.

Section 4. That one complete set of pages comprising "The Ninety-Seventh Supplement to The Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981," shall be stapled or otherwise permanently fastened together, shall be manually signed on the front sheet by the mayor and the city clerk, and shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and made available to any person desiring to inspect the same. In addition, one complete set of the supplemental and replacement pages of such supplement shall be properly inserted into the copy of The Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, which bears the manual signatures of the mayor and the city clerk, and such code, as amended and supplemented, shall be kept on file in the office of the city clerk and be made available to any person desiring to inspect the same.

Section 5. This ordinance shall become effective upon the date and at the time of its final passage.

24. Consideration of Adoption of a Complete Streets Resolution for New Roadways in New Developments in the City and for City Capital Improvement and Maintenance Projects.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 1, 2011, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 24; 04/12/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Donley, seconded by Councilman Smedberg and carried unanimously by roll-call vote, City Council adopted the Complete Streets Resolution for New Roadways in New Developments in the City and for City Capital Improvement and Maintenance Projects. The voting was as follows:

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

The resolution reads as follows:

RESOLUTION. 2444

WHEREAS, the term “Complete Streets” describes a comprehensive, integrated transportation network with infrastructure and design that allows safe and convenient travel along and across streets for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, riders and drivers of public transportation, as well as drivers of other motor-vehicles (i.e., cars, trucks, vans, motorcycles, SUVs, etc.), and people of all ages and abilities, including children, older adults, and individuals with disabilities; and

WHEREAS, streets that are not designed to provide safe transport for all users present a danger to pedestrians, bicyclists, and riders of public transportation, most especially children, older adults, and people with disabilities; many of whose traffic-related injuries and fatalities are preventable, and the severity of whose traffic-related injuries could readily be decreased by implementing Complete Streets approaches; and

WHEREAS, the Council wishes to encourage walking, bicycling, and the use of public transportation as safe, convenient, environmentally friendly, and economical modes of transportation that promote health and independence for all people; and

WHEREAS, Complete Streets are essential in providing safe routes to school for children; and

WHEREAS, the Council recognizes that the careful planning and coordinated development of Complete Streets infrastructure offers long-term cost savings for local and state government, benefits public health, and provides financial benefits to property owners, businesses, and investors, while creating a safe, convenient, integrated transportation network appropriate for the land use or the context of the street for all users; and

WHEREAS, sedentary lifestyles and limited opportunities to integrate exercise into daily activities are factors contributing to increased obesity among adults and children and numerous correlated adverse health consequences; and

WHEREAS, streets are a key public space, shape the experience of residents and visitors to the City of Alexandria, directly affect public health and welfare, and provide the framework for current and future development; and

WHEREAS, the one-third of Americans who do not drive include a disproportionate number of older adults, low-income people, people of color, people with disabilities, and children, and the inequitable distribution of safe alternative means of travel adversely affects their daily lives; and

WHEREAS, the dramatic increase in the population of older and very old adults that will be seen by 2020 and 2030, requires that changes be made now to street design and transportation planning; and

WHEREAS, the Council wishes to build upon the City’s existing policies that recognize the importance of addressing the transportation needs of pedestrians, bicyclists, and public transportation riders, such as the Transportation Master Plan, Eco City Action Plan, 2010 Strategic Plan, the Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Plan, and several small area plans; and

WHEREAS, the Council wishes to encourage public participation in community decisions concerning street design, and would provide opportunities for public input in the development of future street design guidelines and would incorporate public comments into a final document; and

WHEREAS, the Council recognizes the importance of Complete Streets infrastructure and modifications that enable safe, convenient, and comfortable travel for all users, such as sidewalks; shared use paths; bicycle lanes; automobile lanes; paved shoulders; street trees and landscaping; planting strips; curbs; accessible curb ramps; bulbouts; crosswalks; refuge islands; pedestrian and traffic signals, including countdown and accessible signals; signage; street furniture; bicycle parking facilities; public transportation stops and facilities; transit priority signalization; narrow vehicle lanes; raised medians; and dedicated transit lanes, and those features identified in the Transportation Master Plan; and

WHEREAS, the Council desires that its streets form a comprehensive and integrated transportation network promoting safe, equitable, and convenient travel for all users while preserving flexibility, recognizing community context, and using the latest and best guidelines and standards.

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

1. That the Department of Transportation and Environmental Services shall make Complete Streets practices a routine part of everyday operations, shall use transportation programs and projects identified in Small Area Plans, development cases, and City maintenance and Capital Projects, to improve the transportation network for all users and shall work in coordination with other departments, agencies, and jurisdictions to achieve Complete Streets to the maximum extent possible throughout the City. To accomplish this, the Department of Transportation and Environmental Services shall develop a Complete Streets checklist based on all the City’s multi-modal planning and policy documents to ensure that a Complete Streets review is conducted for all development and for City roadway projects.

2. That every street project shall incorporate to the extent possible Complete Streets infrastructure sufficient to enable reasonably safe travel along and across the right-of-way for each categories of users; provided, however, that such infrastructure may be excluded upon written approval, to be documented and reported, by the Director of the Department of Transportation and Environmental Services, when documentation and data indicate that:

a. Use by non-motorized users is prohibited by law

b. The cost would be excessively disproportionate to the need or probable future use

c. There is an absence of current or future need; or

d. Inclusion of such infrastructure would be contrary to public safety or would be unreasonable or inappropriate in light of the scope of the project.

That, as appropriate, the Director of the Department of Transportation and Environmental Services shall review capital and maintenance projects to ensure the integration, accommodation, and balance of the needs of all users are considered in all transportation projects.

That, as appropriate, the Director of the Department of Transportation and Environmental Services and the Director of Planning and Zoning shall review all Small Area Plans and development cases to ensure the integration, accommodation, and balance of the needs of all users are considered. They shall also ensure that all Small Area Plan and development case staff reports discuss how each plan and/or development case is consistent with the Complete Streets Resolution.

The staff reports for the Small Area Plans and the development cases shall also document where the Director of the Department of Transportation and Environmental Services and the Director of Planning and Zoning exercised discretion in applying the Complete Streets Resolution with supporting data that indicates the basis for the decision. A biannual report listing instances of discretion will be provided to the Transportation Commission.

3. That, as feasible, the City of Alexandria shall incorporate Complete Streets infrastructure into existing public streets to improve the safety and convenience of users and construct and enhance the transportation network for all users.

4. That, if the safety and convenience of users can be improved within the scope of pavement resurfacing, restriping, or signalization operations, such projects shall implement Complete Streets infrastructure to increase safety for users.

5. That, as feasible, the City of Alexandria will conduct trainings on Complete Streets best practices for personnel responsible for the design, construction, and maintenance of streets.

6. That the Director of Transportation and Environmental Services shall, upon request, provide indicator data as referenced in the Alexandria City Council Strategic Plan to report on the City’s progress toward meeting strategic goals for users to travel in safety and comfort on foot, by bicycle, and using public transportation.

7. That the Director of Transportation and Environmental Services shall report to the Transportation Commission biannually regarding the steps taken to implement this resolution, all instances where the Director of Transportation and Environmental Services exercised discretion, and the Director of Planning Zoning exercised discretion for Small Area Plans and development cases, and actions that would need to be taken by the Transportation Commission or other agencies or departments to implement this resolution.

8. This resolution will be reviewed for reenactment two years from the date it is adopted.

25. Consideration of a Resolution Setting the Hours for Parking Meters for Zones 1 & 2 in the Downtown Area.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 5, 2011, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 25; 04/12/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

Director of Transportation and Environmental Services Baier responded to questions from Council about parking the downtown area and how businesses have reacted to the setting of the specific hours.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Krupicka, seconded by Councilwoman Hughes and carried 6-1 by roll-call vote, City Council adopted the resolution which establishes uniform times the parking meters are in use in Meter Zones One and Two in the Old Town area, effective once the balance of the planned multi-space meters have been installed and are operational. The voting was as follows:

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

The voting was as follows:

RESOLUTION NO. 2445

RESOLUTION TO SET PARKING METER HOURS FOR ZONES 1 & 2

WHEREAS, the City of Alexandria, Virginia desires to set the parking meter rates for Zones 1 and 2; and

WHEREAS, the City is empowered by Charter Section 2.03(x) to charge for parking on its streets and is further empowered by City Code Section 5-8-93(a)(1) to set the hours for parking meters by resolution of City Council; and

WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that the setting of such hours for parking meters is necessary and proper at this time; and

WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to authorize the City Manager to proceed with all steps necessary to implement the parking meter hours set forth herein;

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

1. That the parking meter hours throughout parking meter zones 1 and 2 every day of the week except Sundays and legal State holidays be set to commence at 8:00 a.m. and end at 7:00 p.m., as modified where appropriate by any applicable HOV restrictions; and

2. That the City Manager be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to take such additional actions as may be necessary or convenient to set the parking meter hours as set forth by this Resolution; and

3. That the City Clerk be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to affix the seal of the City to such documents as may be necessary or convenient implement this Resolution; and

4. That this Resolution shall be effective immediately.

OTHER

26. Consideration of City Council Schedule.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 7, 2011, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 26; 04/12/11, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Hughes, seconded by Vice Mayor Donley and carried unanimously, City Council: (1) rescheduled the Alexandria Sanitation Authority (ASA) and Transportation and Environmental Services work session to 5:30 p.m. before Council's Tuesday, April 26 legislative meeting; (2) scheduled the dedication of the new Community Building (the former Duron Paint building) adjacent to Four Mile Run Park on Sunday, May 15 at 1:00 p.m.; (3) scheduled a work session on housing issues at 5:30 p.m. before Council's Tuesday, June 14 legislative meeting; (4) scheduled the dedication of Ruby Tucker Park at 8:30 a.m., June 18; (5) noted the following additions to the City Council Calendar: the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce's 2012 Valor Awards Ceremony and luncheon on Tuesday, April 26 from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m at the Mark Center Hilton; the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership, National Association of Industrial and Office Parks Tour Luncheon on Thursday, May 5, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. at John Carlyle Park; a wreath laying ceremony honoring Alexandria police officers and sheriff deputies who have died in the line of duty Monday, May 9 at 1:30 p.m, at Waterfront Park on the east side of Strand Street; the annual memorial service and luncheon honoring police officers and sheriff's deputies on Thursday, May 12 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church (2932 King Street); the Alexandria Birthday Celebration on Saturday, July 9 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Oronoco Bay Park; and the State primary elections on Tuesday, August 23 from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at polling locations throughout the City. City Council noted that there will be a reception on May 10 at 5:30 p.m., to honor Senator Patsy Ticer. City Council also noted that the June 18 public hearing meeting will be rescheduled to June 25 to accommodate T. C. Williams High School's graduation, which will be held on June 18. The voting was as follows:

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

Councilwoman Hughes reported that she would not be present for Saturday's meeting because of a death in her family.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

27. Consideration of a Closed Meeting For the Purpose of Consulting With Legal Counsel Regarding Potential and Pending Litigation, Real Estate Acquisition Matters and Personnel Matters.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Hughes, seconded by Councilman Smedberg and carried unanimously, City Council convened in closed executive session at 11:11 p.m, pursuant to Sections 2.2-3711(A)(1)(3) and (7) of the Code of Virginia, for the purpose of discussion and consideration of the appointment of a specific appointee of City Council, for discussion or consideration for the acquisition of real property for a public purpose or the disposition of publicly held property, and consultation with City Council and briefing by staff pertaining to actual or probable litigation where such consultation in an open meeting might adversely affect the negotiating or litigation posture of the public body 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 the meeting at 12:05 a.m., including the reconvening of the closed executive session continued from April 5, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. until April 12, 2011 at 7:00 p.m., pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(1) of the Code of Virginia, for the purpose of discussion and consideration of the appointment of a specific appointee of City Council. 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 a 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. 2446

WHEREAS, the Alexandria City Council has this 12th day of April 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 April 12, 2011 at 12:07 a.m. The voting was as follows:

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

APPROVED BY:

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WILLIAM D. EUILLE MAYOR

ATTEST:

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Gloria A. Sitton CMC Deputy City Clerk

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