Work Session
Tuesday, June 23, 1992 - - 6:00 pm
ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
WITH
VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD
CHAIR AND STAFF
I. Introductory Remarks -- Mayor Patricia Ticer; Councilman Kerry Donley; Virginia ABC Board Chairman George Hampton, Jr.; City Manager Vola Lawson
II. Discussion of Issues of Concern to the City
A. Substantive Issues -- Michele Evans, Assistant City Manager; Charles Samarra, Police Chief
1. Location of ABC off-premises Sale Licensees
2. Sale of Single Beers and Fortified Wine
3. Neighborhood Impacts
B. Citizens' Concerns re ABC Procedures -- Philip Sunderland, City Attorney,
1. Regulations are Difficult to Interpret
2. Review Process is not Designed for Citizen Access
3. Distribution and Content of Notices of Hearings and License Applications
C. Local ABC Staff -- Philip Sunderland, City Attorney
1. System/Staff Not Accustomed to Dealing with Neighborhood Groups
2. Closer Working Relationship Would be Beneficial
Ill. Proposal for Expanded Review of New and Renewal ABC Applications, As Well As
Other Formal Proceedings Involving ABC Applications -- Councilman Kerry Donley
IV. Comments by Members of City Council and the City's State Legislative Delegation