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Office of the City Clerk
January 19, 2011

City Council Will Hold a Work Session at 5:30 p.m.
With the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership
(AEDP) and Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association
(ACVA) in the Council Workroom.


Regular Meeting
Tuesday, January 25, 2011 - - 7:00 p.m.

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1. Calling the Roll.


Council Action:_________________________________________________________

2. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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

(a) The Regular Meeting Minutes of January 11, 2011.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

RECOGNITION OF YOUTH BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

None.

PROCLAMATIONS

4. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring February as George Washington Birthday Celebration Month.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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

CONSENT CALENDAR (5-11)

(Resignations and Uncontested Appointments)

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

(a) Community Services Board
Amber Nightingale

6. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:

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

(b) Alexandria Gang Prevention Community Task Force
1 City Elementary School Representative

(c) Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee
1 Member Designated by the Alexandria School Board

(d) Commission on Aging
1 Citizen Member

(e) Commission on Employment
1 Representative From Such Organizations as Educational
Agencies, Organized Labor, Rehabilitation Agencies,
Community-Based Organizations, Economic Development
Agencies and the Public Employment Service

(f) Commission on HIV/AIDS
1 Citizen Member

(g) Historic Alexandria Resources Commission
1 Representative From the Old Presbyterian Meeting Housing

(h) Landlord-Tenant Relations Board
1 Landlord or Representative of Landlords

(i) Sister Cities Committee
1 Citizen Member


REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

(Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager)

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

8. Consideration of a Grant Application to the Family and Children’s Trust Fund (FACT) for Serving Sexual and Domestic Violence Survivors.

9. Consideration of a Grant Award from the Department of Homeland Security for an Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Program for Personal Protective Equipment for the Fire Department.

10. Consideration of Acceptance of a Grant Award from the Rescue Squad Assistance Fund (RSAF) Grant Program, Virginia Department of Health for the Purchase of a MedSTAT Mini-Ambulance for the Fire Department.

11. Consideration of an Application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Grant Program for a Fire Protection and Safety (FP&S) Grant for Smoke Detectors and Training.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS (five min.)

12. Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
1 Representative Who Is Employed by or Affiliated With an Organization
That Promotes and Maintains Affordable Housing

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

13. Board of Zoning Appeals
1 Citizen Member

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

14. Commission for Women
1 Citizen Member

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS (continued)

15. George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee
1 Member Nominated by the First Virginia Regiment of the Continental
Line

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

16. Planning Commission
3 Citizen Members

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

17. Sanitation Authority
1 Citizen Member

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

18. Waterfront Committee
1 Alexandria Seaport Foundation Representative

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER FOR DISCUSSION (45 min.)

19. Consideration of Recommendations and Status Report on Legislation Introduced at the 2011 General Assembly Session.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

20. Oral Report on the Base Realignment and Closure Project (BRAC -133) in Alexandria.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

21. Oral Report on the Upcoming Proposed Potomac Yard Metro Station Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Scoping Project.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

None

ORAL REPORTS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORAL REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (15 min.)

22. Consideration of a Resolution Establishing an Ad Hoc Retirement Benefit Advisory Group. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

23. Consideration of Grant Application and Resolution for FY 2012 Funding for the Continuation of the Alexandria Transportation Demand Management Program (TDM) and to Fund a Public Transportation Intern Position. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

OTHER (three min.)

24. Consideration of City Council Schedule.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

EXECUTIVE SESSION

25. Consideration of a Closed Meeting for the Purpose of Discussing a Personnel Matter.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________


Public Notices:

The City's Legislative Subcommittee will meet at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Workroom on January 21 and 28, 2011.

Members of City Council will in attendance at the Virginia Municipal League (VML) Local Government Day/Legislative Day in Richmond on Thursday, February 3, 2011, beginning at 11:00 a.m, at the Richmond Marriott, 500 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia.

Budget Calendar for FY 12 Proposed Budget
Tuesday, February 8, 2011- 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers – Budget Presentation.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011 – 7:00 p.m., Sister Cities Conference Room, Room 1101 - Budget Work Session.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011 - 7:00 p.m., Sister Cities Conference Room, Room 1101 - Budget Work Session.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 7:00 p.m., Sister Cities Conference Room, Room 1101 - Budget Work Session.

Monday, March 7, 2011 - 4:00 p.m., City Council Chambers - Special Public Hearing on the FY 12 Budget.

Saturday, March 12, 2011 – 9:30 a.m., City Council Chambers – Decision on effective tax rate to be advertised.

Monday, March 14, 2011 - 7:00 p.m., Sister Cities Conference Room, Room 1101 - Budget Work Session.

Monday, March 21, 2011 - 7:00 p.m., Sister Cities Conference Room, Room 1101 - Budget Work Session.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011 – 7:00 p.m., Sister Cities Conference Room, Room 1101 - Budget Work Session.

Monday, April 4, 2011 - 7:00 p.m., Sister Cities Conference Room, Room 1101 - Budget Work Session.

Monday, April 11, 2011 - 7:00 p.m., Sister Cities Conference Room, Room 1102 – Budget Work Session.


Public Notices (continued)

Saturday, April 16, 2011 – 9:30 a.m., City Council Chambers – Public hearing on the effective tax rate.

Monday, April 25, 2011 – 7:00 p.m., City Council Work Room – Preliminary Add/Delete on Budget.

Monday, May 2, 2011 - 6:00 p.m., City Council Work Room – Final Add/Delete on Budget.

Monday, May 2, 2011 – 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers – Final Adoption of the FY 2011 Budget.
This docket is subject to change.

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Full-text copies of ordinances, resolutions, and agenda items are available in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of the Council. Meeting materials are also available on-line at alexandriava.gov/council.
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Individuals with disabilities who require assistance or special arrangements to participate in the City Council meeting may call the City Clerk and Clerk of Council's Office at 703-746-4550 (TTY/TDD 838-5056). We request that you provide a 48-hour notice so that the proper arrangements may be made.

City Council meetings are closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.
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THE CABLECAST SCHEDULE OF GOVERNMENT MEETINGS ON CHANNEL 70 FOLLOWS:

Updated 1/14/2011
JANUARY 2011

January 14, City Council, 9:30 a.m. Replay of 1/11 Meeting
January 18, Board of Zoning Appeals, 6:00 p.m. *Broadcast of 1/13 Meeting*
January 19 Board of Architectural Review – Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
January 22, City Council Public Hearing Meeting 9:30 a.m. *LIVE*
January 25, City Council, 7:00 p.m. *LIVE*
January 26, Board of Architectural Review – Parker Gray District, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
January 27, School Board, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
January 28, City Council, 6:00 p.m. Replay of 1/25 Meeting
January 29, City Council Public Hearing, 9:30 a.m. Replay of 1/22 Meeting
FEBRUARY 2011

February 1, Planning Commission, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
February 2, Board of Architectural Review – Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
February 8, City Council, 7:00 p.m. *LIVE*
February 10, School Board, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
February 10, Board of Zoning Appeals, 7:30 p.m. *TAPED*
February 11, City Council, 9:30 a.m. Replay of 2/8 Meeting
February 12, City Council Public Hearing Meeting 9:30 a. m. *LIVE*
February 14, Board of Zoning Appeals, 6:00 p.m. *Broadcast of 2/10 Meeting*
February 16, Board of Architectural Review – Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
February 19, City Council Public Hearing, 9:30 a.m. Replay of 2/12 Meeting
February 22, City Council, 7:00 p.m. *LIVE*
February 23, Board of Architectural Review – Parker Gray District, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
February 24, School Board, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
February 25, City Council, 6:00 p.m. Replay of 2/22 Meeting