Regular Meeting
Wednesday, February 26, 1992 - - 7:30 pm
(in lieu of the Regular Meeting of February 25, 1992)
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Present: Mayor Patricia S. Ticer, Vice Mayor William C. Cleveland, Members of Council Kerry J. Donley, T. Michael Jackson, Redella S. Pepper, Lonnie C. Rich, and David G. Speck.
Absent: None.
Also Present: Mrs. Lawson, City Manager; Mr. Sunderland, City Attorney; Ms. Evans, Assistant City Manager; Ms. Steele, Deputy City Manager; Mr. O'Kane, Director of Transportation and Environmental Services; Ms. Spears, Deputy Director of Transportation and Environmental Services; Mr. Lynn, Director of Planning and Community Development; Mr. Gitajn, Director of Financial and Information Services; Mr. Neckel, Director of Finance; Mr. Cyphers, Director of Human Services; Ms. Chis, Director, Division of Social Services; Mr. Kauffman, Director of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities; Ms. Davis, Director of Housing; Ms. Boyd, Director of Citizen Assistance; Mr. Brannan, Assistant City Manager; Mr. Schott, Director of General Services; Ms. Federico, Director of Historic Alexandria; Mr. Platky, Director of Management and Budget; Ms. Marczak, Deputy Director of Management and Budget; Mr. Garrity, Coordinator of Grants Management; Mr. Canellas, Mr. Lee, Mr. McMahon, and Ms. Reynolds of the Office of Management and Budget; Mr. Sanderson, Director of Real Estate Assessments; Ms. Smith-Page, Deputy Director of Real Estate Assessments; Dr. Lipsman, Director of Health Department; Mr. Cole, Director of Management and Information Services; Dr. Claiborn, Director of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse; Ms. Carson, Director of Substance Abuse Services; Ms. Gattzek, Division Chief, Office of Housing; Mr. Looney, Division Chief, Office of Housing, Ms. Beidler, Registrar of Voters; Mr. Ruller, Recycling Coordinator; Mr. Frazier, Director of Office on Youth Services; Police Chief Samarra; Fire Chief Beam; and Sergeant Corle, Police Department.
Recorded by: Beverly I. Jett, CMC, City Clerk and Clerk of Council.
OPENING
The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Ticer, and the City Clerk called the Roll; all Members of City Council were present.
(It was noted that a Notice of this Special Meeting had been previously served upon each Member of Council pursuant to a provision of the City Charter, a copy of the Notice certified by each Member of Council being on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council.)
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The Invocation was pronounced by Reverend Carl W. Beyer, Pastor, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
3. Reading and Acting upon the Minutes of the following Meetings of City Council:
(a) Joint Public Hearing Meeting of February 6, 1992, and
(b) Regular Meeting of February 11, 1992.
(A copy of the corrected page 19 of the minutes for February 11, 1992, correcting the second vote on Docket Item No. 26 to read as follows:
Rich "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Donley "aye" Jackson "aye"
Ticer "aye" Pepper "aye"
Speck abstained
The Mayor stated that it be noted that Councilman Speck did not vote.
is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 3(b); 2/26/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Cleveland, seconded by Councilman Donley and carried unanimously, City Council approved (a) the Minutes of the Joint Public Hearing Meeting of February 6, 1992, as submitted; and (b) the Regular Meeting of February 11, 1992, as corrected. The voting was as follows:
Cleveland "aye" Jackson "aye"
Donley "aye" Pepper "aye"
Ticer "aye" Rich "aye"
Speck "aye"
4. THERE BEING NO DISCUSSION, upon motion by Councilman Donley, seconded by Councilman Jackson and carried unanimously, City Council received the report of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, dated 2/19/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference. The voting was as follows:
Donley "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Jackson "aye" Pepper "aye"
Ticer "aye" Rich "aye"
Speck "aye"
5. Presentation of the Proposed FY 1993 City Operating Budget and FY 1993 to FY 1998 Capital Improvement Program.
(A copy of the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 1992 - 1993, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 5; 2/26/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.
A copy of the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 1992 - 1993, Executive Summary, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 5; 2/26/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(The City Manager presented the Budget Message.)
WITHOUT OBJECTION, the City Council received the proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 1992 - 1993.
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6. Receipt of a Distinguished Budget Award from Government Finance Officers Association for the City's FY 1992 Budget Document.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated 2/11/92, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 6; 2/26/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(The Mayor presented the award to Mr. Platky, Director of Management and Budget. Mr. Platky accepted the award and introduced members of his staff.)
7. Presentation of Resolution of Appreciation to Shirley D. Jones, Chairperson, upon her Retirement as a Member of the Alexandria Electoral Board. (Mayor Ticer and Vice Mayor Cleveland)
(Mayor Ticer and Vice Mayor Cleveland presented the resolution to Ms. Jones.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Cleveland, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council adopted the resolution. The voting was as follows:
Cleveland "aye" Donley "aye"
Pepper "aye" Jackson "aye"
Ticer "aye" Rich "aye"
Speck "aye"
The resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1583
WHEREAS, integrity of the election process is essential to liberty; and
WHEREAS, the Electoral Board is the guardian of fair, efficient and honest elections; and
WHEREAS, Shirley D. Jones has served continuously since October 20, 1971, as a member of the Alexandria Electoral Board and also served as chairperson and as secretary of the Board; and
WHEREAS, during that period the Board greatly expanded the hours and places of registration so that the number of registered voters in Alexandria has increased from 44,063 to 59,305; and
WHEREAS, the Board has redrawn the precincts and secured modern voting machines; and
WHEREAS, Shirley D. Jones has been an important part of the Board leadership which has assured Alexandrians honest elections; and
WHEREAS, Shirley D. Jones will retire as a member of the Alexandria Electoral Board on February 29, 1992, after 20 years of service;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Alexandria hereby expresses their deep appreciation to Shirley D. Jones for her long and dedicated service and leadership on the Alexandria Electoral Board and especially for the honesty of her service which has assured the integrity of the election process in the City of Alexandria.
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REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER
WITHOUT OBJECTION, City Council removed Docket Item Nos. 11, 12, and 13 from the Consent Calendar.
8. Receipt of the Following Resignations from Members of Boards, Commissions and Committees:
(a) Alexandria Commission on the Status of Women
Betty A. Banks
(b) Alexandria Early Childhood Development Commission
Daniel L. Spiker
(c) Alexandria Public Records Advisory Commission
John A. Fleckner
(Copies of the above resignations are on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 8 (a-c); 2/26/92, and are incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
9. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:
(a) Alexandria Archaeological Commission
1 Member Designated by the Alexandria Society for the Preservation of Black Heritage
(b) Alexandria Emergency Medical Services Council
3 Citizen Members
1 Member of the Emergency Nurses Association from Alexandria Hospital
(c) Historic Alexandria Resources Commission
1 Representative from the Board of Directors of the Alexandria Convention and Visitors Bureau
(d) Alexandria Landlord-Tenant Relations Board
1 Low-Income Tenant Member
(e) Alexandria Public Health Advisory Commission
1 Representative of the Alexandria Emergency Medical Services Council
(Material pertaining to 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. 9 (a-e); 2/26/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
10. Consideration of Acceptance of Donations.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated 2/14/92, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 10; 2/26/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
14. Consideration of an Allocation of Monies for the Construction of a Pedestrian Island at the Intersection of Prince Street and Daingerfield Road.
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(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated 2/18/92, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 14; 2/26/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Speck, seconded by Councilman Donley and carried unanimously, City Council approved the Consent Calendar as presented with the exception of Docket Item Nos. 11, 12, and 13, which were considered under separate motions. The City Manager's recommendations are as follows:
8. City Council received the following resignations with regret: (a) Betty A. Banks from the Alexandria Commission on the Status of Women; (b) Daniel L. Spiker from the Alexandria Early Childhood Development Commission; and (c) John A. Fleckner from the Alexandria Public Records Advisory Commission; and requested the Executive Secretary to send the appropriate letters of appreciation and to advertise the vacancies in the usual manner.
9. City Council (a) reappointed Margarette Cooper as a Member Designated by the Alexandria Society for the Preservation of Black Heritage to the Alexandria Archaeological Commission; (b) reappointed Sallie Eubank, Susan Pettey and Frederick White, Jr. as Citizen Members and Diane Dickerson as a Member of the Emergency Nurses Association from Alexandria Hospital to the Alexandria Emergency Medical Services Council; (c) reappointed Barbara Caples as a Representative from the Board of Directors of the Alexandria Convention and Visitors Bureau to the Historic Alexandria Resources Commission; (d) reappointed Barbara Harris as a Low-Income Tenant Member to the Alexandria Landlord-Tenant Relations Board; and (e) appointed James Brayshaw as a Representative of the Alexandria Emergency Medical Services Council to the Alexandria Public Health Advisory Commission.
10. City Council (1) accepted the gifts/donations shown in the report and (2) requested the individuals listed to send a letter to the donor expressing City Council's appreciation for the gifts/donations.
14. City Council allocated $15,000 from Account 235390-9212 (Developer Contributions) to Account 235390-2121 (Traffic Control Facilities) to complete the pedestrian safety improvements at the intersection of Prince Street and Daingerfield Road.
The voting was as follows:
Speck "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Donley "aye" Jackson "aye"
Ticer "aye" Pepper "aye"
Rich "aye"
11. Consideration of Application for Funds for ACTION for a Community Service Program which Matches Volunteer Adult Mentors and Youth for Community Service Projects.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated 2/12/92, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 11; 2/26/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(Council Member Rich asked questions of Mr. Cyphers, Director of Human Services, and Mr. Frazier, Director of Office on Youth.)
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WHEREUPON, upon motion by Council Member Rich, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council authorized the City Manager to submit the grant application and to execute all necessary contracts and documents. The voting was as follows:
Rich "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Pepper "aye" Donley "aye"
Ticer "aye" Jackson "aye"
Speck "aye"
12. Consideration of an Allocation of Monies for the City Share of Preliminary Engineering Costs Associated with the Braddock Road Metro Station Area Improvements Project.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated 2/18/92, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 12; 2/26/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(Councilman Speck asked to what meeting was this item being deferred. Staff indicated that it would be docketed for the next legislative meeting of Council.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Speck, seconded simultaneously by Council Member Rich and Vice Mayor Cleveland and carried unanimously, City Council deferred this item until March 10, 1992. The voting was as follows:
Speck "aye" Ticer "aye"
Rich "aye" Donley "aye"
Cleveland "aye" Jackson "aye"
Pepper "aye"
13. Consideration of an Allocation of Monies for Playground Renovation and Site Improvements at the Charles Houston Recreation Center.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated 2/18/92, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 13; 2/26/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(General Discussion. Council Member Rich asked questions of Mr. Kauffman, Director of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities. Ms. Evans, Assistant City Manager, also participated in the discussion.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Council Member Rich, seconded by Vice Mayor Cleveland and carried unanimously, City Council allocated $25,000 from Account 040006-9712 (Cash Capital) to Account 215210-2121 (Charles Houston Recreation Center) to pay for needed playground renovations and site improvements at the Charles Houston Recreation Center and requested staff to investigate alternative methods of installation and to contact the Inner City Civic Association and the Tenant's Council. The voting was as follows:
Rich "aye" Donley "aye"
Cleveland "aye" Jackson "aye"
Ticer "aye" Pepper "aye"
Speck "aye"
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REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)
15. Receipt of the City's Financial Report for the Period Ending January 31, 1992.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated 2/11/92, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 15; 2/26/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(Councilman Speck, Council Member Rich and Councilman Donley asked questions of Mr. Neckel, Director of Finance, Mr. Platky, Director of Management and Budget, and Mr. Gitajn, Director of Financial and Information Services.
Councilman Donley requested staff during the budget work sessions to go over an explanation of the financial policy that we are using as a guide to carry a particular percentage of our operating budget as a reserve in order to cover shortfalls along the way.
Councilman Speck requested a status report on the business license tax collections.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Speck, seconded simultaneously by Council Member Rich and Vice Mayor Cleveland and carried unanimously, City Council accepted the Financial Report for the period ending January 31, 1992. The voting was as follows:
Speck "aye" Ticer "aye"
Rich "aye" Donley "aye"
Cleveland "aye" Jackson "aye"
Pepper "aye"
16. Consideration of Application for Funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Office for Substance Abuse Prevention, for Substance Abuse Treatment and Infant/Child Early Intervention Services Targeting Chemically Dependent Pregnant Women.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated 2/13/92, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 16; 2/26/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(Council Member Rich asked questions of Dr. Claiborn, Director of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse, and Ms. Carson, Director of Substance Abuse Services.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Donley, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council (1) authorized the City Manager to execute all documentation that may be required; and (2) contingent upon receipt of OSAP funding of the proposed project, approved the establishment of three (3) full-time positions and seven regular part-time positions (3.25 full-time equivalents).
Establishment of the new positions would be contingent upon approval of the OSAP grant. Continuation of these positions would be contingent upon continuation of funding from OSAP or other non-City sources. The voting was as follows:
Donley "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Pepper "aye" Jackson "aye"
Ticer "aye" Rich "aye"
Speck "aye"
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17. Receipt of Report on the Alexandria Primary Health Care Needs Assessment.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated 2/3/92, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 17; 2/26/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(General Discussion. Dr. Lipsman, Director of Health Department, gave a brief report on this item.
Members of City Council participated in the discussion and thanked and commended Dr. Lipsman.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion simultaneously made by Vice Mayor Cleveland and Council Member Rich, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council received this report and the Primary Health Care Needs Assessment. The voting was as follows:
Cleveland "aye" Ticer "aye"
Rich "aye" Donley "aye"
Pepper "aye" Jackson "aye"
Speck "aye"
18. Receipt of a Status Report on Two On-Site Division of Social Services Eligibility Workers at the Alexandria Hospital and the Alexandria Health Department.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated 2/18/92, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 18; 2/26/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(General Discussion. Members of City Council, Ms. Evans, Assistant City Manager, and Mr. Cyphers, Director of Human Services, participated in the discussion and thanked the Alexandria Hospital for its continued support and coordination.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Councilman Donley and carried unanimously, City Council received the report. The voting was as follows:
Pepper "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Donley "aye" Jackson "aye"
Ticer "aye" Rich "aye"
Speck "aye"
19. Consideration of Proposal to Expand the City's Curbside Recycling Program.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated 2/19/92, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 19; 2/26/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(General Discussion. Members of City Council, Mr. O'Kane, Director of Transportation and Environmental Services, the City Manager, and Ms. Evans, Assistant City Manager, participated in the discussion of this item.
Vice Mayor Cleveland requested a budget memorandum on the recycling enterprise funds and consideration of the possibility of offsetting the proposed trash fee for all single-family homeowners.
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Mayor Ticer requested staff to take a look at the recycling containers that are in use at the Washington Convention Center to see if they could be used by the City.
Councilman Donley stated for the record that the recycling igloo located at NVCC is overflowing with plastics and clear glass.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded simultaneously by Councilman Donley and Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council (1) authorized the expansion of the residential curbside recycling program; and (2) authorized staff to spend $362,582 in FY 92 Recycling Enterprise Fund monies for capital equipment needed to proceed with City-wide curbside recycling expansion plans. This expansion will result in curbside recycling for a total of 19,500 residential units in the City. The voting was as follows:
Jackson "aye" Ticer "aye"
Donley "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Pepper "aye" Rich "aye"
Speck "aye"
20. Consideration of an Amendment to the Potowmack Crossing Conversion Assistance Plan.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated 2/11/92, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 20; 2/26/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(General Discussion. Councilman Speck and Councilwoman Pepper asked questions of Mr. Looney, Division Chief, Office of Housing, and Ms. Ujakovich, Senior Vice President, The Cafritz/Freeman Group.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Vice Mayor Cleveland and carried unanimously, City Council approved the proposed amendment to Section V.F. of the Conversion Assistance Plan concerning the Rent-to-Own Program as described in the January 29, 1992 letter, and as recommended by the Landlord-Tenant Relations Board. The voting was as follows:
Pepper "aye" Donley "aye"
Cleveland "aye" Jackson "aye"
Ticer "aye" Rich "aye"
Speck "aye"
21. Consideration of Update Report from the City Attorney on Items before the 1992 Virginia General Assembly.
(A copy of the City Attorney's memorandum dated 2/24/92, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 21; 2/26/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Cleveland, seconded by Councilman Speck and carried unanimously, City Council accepted the report. The voting was as follows:
Cleveland "aye" Donley "aye"
Speck "aye" Jackson "aye"
Ticer "aye" Pepper "aye"
Rich "aye"
REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
None
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ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
(a) Councilman Donley commended the Schools Substance Abuse Advisory Committee for their substance abuse pamphlet which is very educational. He requested the City Clerk to send a letter to the Committee acknowledging their fine achievement.
(b) Councilman Donley requested that a proposal to expand the Park and Recreation Commission to include a representative of the Alexandria Soccer Association be docketed for the first meeting in March.
NOTE: The Park and Recreation Commission does not meet until March 19; therefore, this request will come forward at the first meeting in April.
(c) Councilman Donley requested that his budget resolution be docketed for the first meeting in March.
(A copy of Councilman Donley's memorandum dated 2/26/92, together with proposed resolution, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Oral Presentation (c); 2/26/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(d) Vice Mayor Cleveland commended the Alexandria Fire Department for their fast response at 2:30 a.m. February 26 to Armand's Pizzeria and thanked the person who saw the flicker of fire and called 911.
(e) Vice Mayor Cleveland stated that the Southern Christian Leadership Conference has chosen the President of the Untouchables, Ronnie Haskin, to receive the Martin Luther King Award, the drum major award for the youth justice of the year award. Mrs. King will present the award to him in April.
(f) Council Member Rich called attention to a headline in the Journal Newspaper with respect to all-day kindergarten. He hopes that the School Board and the Superintendent as they go through their budget process will do everything that they can within the confines of the amount of money that they have already requested to figure out a way to provide all-day kindergarten to every child in the City who needs it.
(g) Council Member Rich requested that for the First Meeting in May the issue of the two proposed stamps in honor of Elvis Presley be docketed for Council to take a position.
(h) Councilman Speck stated he had spoken with Loyd LaMois, Chair of the Community Services Board, and requested that staff assist the Board in seeking donors of portable electric typewriters, computer or an office electric typewriter for its facilitated communication program in dealing with people with autism.
Mayor Ticer suggested a Public Service Announcement.
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
OTHER
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated 2/24/92, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 22; 2/26/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(General Discussion. Ms. Evans, Assistant City Manager, spoke to the calendar.
Councilman Donley asked questions of Mr. Lynn, Director of Planning and Community Development, concerning the status of the schedule on Potomac Greens/Potomac Yard.
Councilman Speck asked that the staff report back on a community meeting in the Arlandria area possibly early summer. The City Manager will report back with a memorandum on Arlandria, Arlandria West and Hume Springs meeting including background on community meetings held by City Council in the past.
Councilman Donley also requested that City Council might want to consider having meetings in other locations in the City at various times throughout the year.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Speck, seconded by Council Member Rich and carried unanimously, City Council (1) scheduled a public hearing on the proposed Potomac Yard/Potomac Greens Small Area Plan at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 4 in the Council Chamber; (2) scheduled a Special Meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 30 in the Council Chamber to consider the proposed Potomac Yard/Potomac Greens Small Area Plan; and (3) tentatively set aside Thursday, May 7, 1992, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber for a possible Special Meeting. The voting was as follows:
Speck "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Rich "aye" Donley "aye"
Ticer "aye" Jackson "aye"
Pepper "aye"
CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS
23. Alexandria Commission on Disabled Persons
1 Citizen Member
(The following persons volunteered for appointment to the above Commission:)
Marie Infante
Timothy Sullivan
(Material pertaining to the above appointment is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 23; 2/26/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
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Whereupon, ballots were distributed, tellers were appointed and the ballots tallied with the following result: City Council appointed Timothy Sullivan as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Commission on Disabled Persons. The voting was as follows:
Ticer - Sullivan
Cleveland - Infante
Donley - Sullivan
Jackson - Sullivan
Pepper - Sullivan
Rich - Infante
Speck - Sullivan
24. Alexandria Commission on the Status of Women
1 Citizen Member
(The following persons volunteered or were recommended for appointment to the above Commission:)
NAME ENDORSED BY:
Diane Dippold
Carol Gustavson
Anne Marie Jacob
Julia Klare
Susan MacKay Georgia K. Cannady, President
Alexandria League of Women Voters
(Material pertaining to the above appointment is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 24; 2/26/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
Whereupon, ballots were distributed, tellers were appointed and the ballots tallied with the following result: City Council appointed Susan MacKay as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Commission on the Status of Women. The voting was as follows:
Ticer - Dippold
Cleveland - MacKay
Donley - MacKay
Jackson - MacKay
Pepper - Dippold
Rich - Jacob
Speck - MacKay
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25. Alexandria Community Corrections Resources Board
2 Citizen Members
(The following persons volunteered for appointment to the above Board:)
Peter Ainsworth
Thomas K.E. Shimkin
Elsie Taylor-Jordan*
(Material pertaining to 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. 25; 2/26/92, and is incorporated herewith 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 Peter Ainsworth and reappointed Elsie Taylor-Jordan as Citizen Members to the Alexandria Community Corrections Resources Board. The voting was as follows:
Ticer - Ainsworth, Taylor-Jordan
Cleveland - Ainsworth, Taylor-Jordan
Donley - Ainsworth, Taylor-Jordan
Jackson - Ainsworth, Taylor-Jordan
Pepper - Shimkin, Taylor-Jordan
Rich - Shimkin, Taylor-Jordan
Speck - Ainsworth, Taylor-Jordan
26. Alexandria Emergency Medical Services Council
1 Member of the Alexandria Medical Society with Privileges at Jefferson Hospital
(The following person was recommended for appointment to the above Council:)
NAME ENDORSED BY:
Michael Trahos* Alexandria Medical Society
*Residency Waiver Required
(Material pertaining to the above appointment is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 26; 2/26/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
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Whereupon, ballots were distributed, tellers were appointed and the ballots with the following result: City Council waived the residency requirement and appointed Michael Trahos as a Member of the Alexandria Medical Society with Privileges at Jefferson Hospital to the Alexandria Emergency Medical Services Council. The voting was as follows:
Ticer - Trahos
Cleveland - Trahos
Donley - Trahos
Jackson - Trahos
Pepper - Trahos
Rich - Trahos
Speck - Trahos
27. Alexandria Environment al Policy Commission
1 Citizen Member
(The following persons volunteered for appointment to the above Commission:)
NAME ENDORSED BY:
Ann Ellis
Gina Godfrey
Bradley Jones
Debra Joseph
Jonathan Rak
Kenneth Ribyat
Danny Ross
(Material peratining to the above appointment is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No.1 of Item No.27; 2/26/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
Whereupon, ballots were distributed, tellers were appointed and the ballots tallied with the following result: City Council appointed Jonathan Rak as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission. The voting was as follows:
Ticer - Rak
Cleveland - Ross
Donley - Ellis
Jackson - Rak
Pepper - Rak
Rich - Ellis
Speck - Rak
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28. Alexandria George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee
1 Member from the Colonial Cotillion
(The following person was recommended for appointment to the above Committee:)
NAME ENDORSED BY:
Henry G. Morgan* June P. McInerney, Director
Colonial Cotillion of Alexandria
Francis T. Slate
*Residency Waiver Required
(Material pertaining to the above appointment is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 28; 2/26/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
Whereupon, ballots were distributed, tellers were appointed and the ballots tallied with the following result: City Council waived the residency requirement and appointed Henry G. Morgan as a Member from the Colonial Cotillion to the Alexandria George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee. The voting was as follows:
Ticer - Morgan
Cleveland - Morgan
Donley - Morgan
Jackson - Morgan
Pepper - Morgan
Rich - Morgan
Speck - Morgan
29. Alexandria Human Rights Commission
1 Citizen Member
(The following persons volunteered for appointment to the above Commission:)
Ines Alicea
Carolyn Graves
Michael Pisaturo
Emily Rothberg
(Material pertaining to the above appointment is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 29; 2/26/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
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Whereupon, ballots were distributed, tellers were appointed and the ballots tallied with the following result: No one received a majority of votes so there had to be a second balloting between Ines Alicea, Carolyn Graves and Emily Rothberg. The voting was as follows:
Ticer - Graves
Cleveland - Alicea
Donley - Rothberg
Jackson - Rothberg
Pepper - Graves
Rich - Alicea
Speck - Rothberg
Thereupon, ballots were again distributed, tellers were again appointed and the ballots tallied with the following result: City Council appointed Emily Rothberg as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Human Rights Commission. The voting was as follows:
Ticer - Rothberg
Cleveland - Alicea
Donley - Rothberg
Jackson - Rothberg
Pepper - Rothberg
Rich - Alicea
Speck - Rothberg
30. Board of Commissioners of the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority
1 Citizen Member
(The following persons volunteered or were recommended for appointment to the above Authority:)
NAME ENDORSED BY:
John Allen, Jr.
Murray Bonitt
Ron Fitzsimmons
Ira Goodsaid
John Hines
Michael Lowell
La Fonte Nesbitt
Deborah Proctor
Pamela St. Clair Rosemont Citizen Association
Georgia K. Cannady, President
Alexandria League of Women Voters
(Material pertaining to the above appointment is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 30; 2/26/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
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Whereupon, ballots were distributed, tellers were appointed and the ballots tallied with the following result: City Council appointed Murray Bonitt as a Citizen Member to the Board of Commissioners of the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority. The voting was as follows:
Ticer - Bonitt
Cleveland - Nesbitt
Donley - Bonitt
Jackson - Bonitt
Pepper - Bonitt
Rich - Nesbitt
Speck - Bonitt
31. Alexandria Task Force to Study the Trash Rebate Formula
1 Condominium Representative from Planning District I
(The following persons volunteered or were recommended to the above Task Force:)
NAME ENDORSED BY:
Patricia Farrell
Andrew Ensor Joseph F. Cutrona
Elsa A. Porter, President
Porto Vecchio Condominium
Unit Owners Association
India Benoit
John Thorpe Richards
Archie M. Andrews
Norman Rosen
(Material pertaining to the above appointment is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 31; 2/26/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
Whereupon, ballots were distributed, tellers were appointed and the ballots tallied with the following result: City Council appointed Andrew Ensor as a Condominium Representative from Planning District I to the Alexandria Task Force to Study the Trash Rebate Formula. The voting was as follows:
Ticer - Ensor
Cleveland - Ensor
Donley - Ensor
Jackson - Ensor
Pepper - Ensor
Rich - Ensor
Speck - Rosen
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New Business Item No. 1: WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Donley, seconded by Councilman Jackson and carried unanimously, City Council set an Executive Session for 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 1992, in the Council Workroom, pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.1-344 for purposes of receiving legal counsel on briefing regarding potential litigation involving the City of Alexandria. The voting was as follows:
Donley "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Jackson "aye" Pepper "aye"
Ticer "aye" Rich "aye"
Speck "aye"
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED, upon motion by Vice Mayor Cleveland, seconded by Councilman Donley and carried unanimously, at 10:05 p.m., the Special Meeting of February 26, 1992, was adjourned. The voting was as follows:
Cleveland "aye" Jackson "aye"
Donley "aye" Pepper "aye"
Ticer "aye" Rich "aye"
Speck "aye"
APPROVED BY:
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ATTEST:
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Beverly I. Jett, CMC City Clerk
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