Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 11, 1993 - - 7:30 pm
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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, and Lonnie C. Rich.
Absent: Councilman David G. Speck.
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; 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; 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; Ms. Federico, Director of Historic Alexandria; Mr. Eiffert, Executive Director of Agency on Aging; Mr. Platky, Director of Management and Budget; Mr. Garrity, Coordinator of Intergovernmental Relations; Acting Fire Chief Gower; Dr. Claiborn, Director of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse; Mr. McMahon, Deputy Director of General Services; Mr. Frazier, Director of office on Youth Services; Mr. Jones, Assistant Superintendent of Schools; and Lieutenant Crawford, 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 except Councilman Speck.
The Invocation was pronounced by Reverend William Reynolds, Assistant to the Pastors, Fairlington United Methodist Church.
New Business Item No. 1: Mayor Ticer introduced former Assistant City Manager Barbara MacDonald.
3. THERE BEING NO DISCUSSION, upon motion by Vice Mayor Cleveland, seconded by Council Member Rich and carried unanimously by all those present, City Council approved the minutes of (a) the Public Hearing Meeting of April 17, 1993; (b) the Regular Meeting of April 27, 1993; and (c) the Special Meeting of April 28, 1993, as submitted. The voting was as follows:
Cleveland "aye" Donley "aye"
Rich "aye" Jackson "aye"
Ticer "aye" Pepper "aye"
Speck absent
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4. THERE BEING NO DISCUSSION, upon motion by Councilman Donley, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously by all those present, City Council received the report of the City Clerk dated May 5, 1993, which is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 4; 5/11/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference. The voting was as follows:
Donley "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Pepper "aye" Jackson "aye"
Ticer "aye" Rich "aye"
Speck absent
5. Presentation of Proclamation Declaring May as Older Americans Month. (Councilwoman Pepper)
(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. 5; 5/11/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(Councilwoman Pepper presented the proclamation.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Cleveland, seconded by Councilman Jackson and carried unanimously by all those present, City Council endorsed the proclamation. The voting was as follows:
Cleveland "aye" Donley "aye"
Jackson "aye" Pepper "aye"
Ticer "aye" Rich "aye"
Speck absent
6. Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming May as Summer Jobs for Youth Month.
(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. 6; 5/11/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(Councilman Donley presented the proclamation.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Donley, seconded simultaneously by Vice Mayor Cleveland and Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously by all those present, City Council endorsed the proclamation. The voting was as follows:
Donley "aye" Ticer "aye"
Cleveland "aye" Jackson "aye"
Pepper "aye" Rich "aye"
Speck absent
7. Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Week of May 9 through May 15, 1993, as Historic Preservation Week.
(A copy of the proposed proclamation is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 7; 5/11/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(Councilman Jackson presented the proclamation.)
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WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Vice Mayor Cleveland and carried unanimously by all those present, City Council endorsed the proclamation. The voting was as follows:
Jackson "aye" Donley "aye"
Cleveland "aye" Pepper "aye"
Ticer "aye" Rich "aye"
Speck absent
8. Presentation of Proclamation Declaring the Week of May 9 through May 15, 1993, as Public Health Nurses Week in the City of Alexandria.
(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. 8; 5/11/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(Mayor Ticer presented the proclamation.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Cleveland, seconded simultaneously by Councilwoman Pepper and Councilman Donley and carried unanimously by all those present, City Council endorsed the proclamation. The voting was as follows:
Cleveland "aye" Ticer "aye"
Pepper "aye" Jackson "aye"
Donley "aye" Rich "aye"
Speck absent
WITHOUT OBJECTION, City Council considered Docket Item No. 32 out of order.
32. Presentation of Proclamation Designating that Wythe Street from North Fairfax Street to West Street be Further Designated as Parker-Gray Way. (Mayor Ticer)
(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. 32; 5/11/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(Mayor Ticer and Vice Mayor Cleveland presented the proclamation.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Cleveland, seconded by Council Member Rich and carried unanimously by all those present, City Council endorsed the proclamation. The voting was as follows:
Cleveland "aye" Donley "aye"
Rich "aye" Jackson "aye"
Ticer "aye" Pepper "aye"
Speck absent
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REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER
CONSENT CALENDAR 9 - 22; 25 - 27(b); 33
WITHOUT OBJECTION, City Council removed Docket Item No. 19 from the consent calendar, and added Docket Item No. 33 to the consent calendar.
9. Receipt of the Following Resignations from Members of Boards, Commissions and Committees:
(a) Alexandria-Caen Exchange Committee
Jonathan Amy
(A copy of the above resignation 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); 5/11/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
10. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:
(a) Alexandria-Caen Exchange Committee
1 Representative from the Arts with Expertise in Music
(b) Alexandria Archaeological Commission
1 Representative from the Alexandria Historical Society
(c) Alexandria Commission on Aging
1 Citizen Member
(d) Alexandria Commission on Persons with Disabilities
1 Citizen Member
(e) Historic Alexandria Resources Commission
1 Representative from the Alexandria Archaeological Commission
(f) USS Alexandria Liaison Committee
1 Representative from the Alexandria Federation of Civic Associations
(g) Alexandria Waterfront Committee
1 Representative from the Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission
(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. 10(a-g); 5/11/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
11. Consideration of an Allocation of Monies for Playground Renovation at Douglas MacArthur Elementary School.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 6, 1993, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 11; 5/11/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
12. Consideration of an Allocation of Monies for Playground Renovation at William Ramsay Elementary School.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 6, 1993, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 12; 5/11/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
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13. Consideration of an Allocation of Monies for Playground Renovation at Jefferson-Houston Elementary School.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 6, 1993, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 13; 5/11/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
14. Consideration of an Allocation of Monies for Track Resurfacing at T.C. Williams High School.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 6, 1993, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 14; 5/11/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
15. Consideration of an Allocation of Monies for Ninth Grade Center Renovations at Minnie Howard Administrative Building.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 6, 1993, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 15; 5/11/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
16. Consideration of an Allocation of Monies for Restructuring Renovations at T.C. Williams High School and at George Washington and Francis C. Hammond Junior High Schools.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 6, 1993, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 16; 5/11/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
17. Consideration of an Allocation of Monies for Gadsby's Tavern Museum Ballroom Floor Replacement.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 3, 1993, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 17; 5/11/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
18. Consideration of Report on Federal and State Grants, and Donations.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 7, 1993, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 18; 5/11/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
20. Consideration of the 1992 Summer Youth Employment Program Report and Plans for Summer 1993.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 16, 1993, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 20; 5/11/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
21. Consideration of Approval to Issue a Request for Proposals and to Award a Contract for the Electronic Monitoring Program for the Office of Sheriff.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 8, 1993, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 21; 5/11/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
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22. Consideration of a Change in Date for the 1993 Chili Cook-off.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 20, 1993, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 22; 5/11/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
25. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to amend the Old Town Small Area Plan Chapter of the Master Plan by changing the land use designation of the parcel at 121 S. Columbus from residential medium to commercial downtown, and by changing the land use designation of the parcel at 601 Wilkes Street (Tannery House) from commercial downtown to residential high.
(A copy of the proposed ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council present 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. 1 of Item No. 25; 5/11/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.
A copy of an Informal Memorandum explaining ordinance is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 25; 5/11/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
26. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to provide supplemental appropriations for additional funds for the operation of the city government for fiscal year 1993.
(A copy of the proposed ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council present 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. 1 of Item No. 26; 5/11/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.
A copy of an Informal Memorandum explaining ordinance is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 26; 5/11/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.
A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 4, 1993, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 3 of Item No. 26; 5/11/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
27. (a) Consideration of Award of Contract for Sale and Rehabilitation of City-Owned Property Located at 254 Burgess Avenue to Patricia J. Howe and Kevin B. Howe.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 28, 1993, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 27(a); 5/11/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
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27. (b) Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE authorizing the sale of the city-owned property at 254 Burgess Avenue, consisting of approximately 1,605 square feet, to Patricia J. and Kevin B. Howe.
(A copy of the proposed ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council present 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. 1 of Item No. 27(b); 5/11/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.
A copy of an Informal Memorandum explaining ordinance is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 27(b); 5/11/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
33. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to amend the City of Alexandria Zoning Ordinance by allowing single- and two-family dwelling units in the city's commercial, office and mixed-use zones.
(A copy of the proposed ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council present 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. 1 of Item No. 33; 5/11/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.
A copy of an Informal Memorandum explaining ordinance is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 33; 5/11/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Council Member Rich and carried unanimously by all those present, City Council approved the consent calendar at presented with the exception of Item No. 19 which was considered under separation motion. The City Manager's recommendations are as follows:
9. City Council received the resignation of (a) Jonathan Amy from the Alexandria-Caen Exchange Committee, with regret; and requested the Executive Secretary to send the appropriate letter of appreciation and to advertise the vacancy in the usual manner.
10. City Council (a) appointed Maria Spurrell as a Representative from the Arts with Expertise in Music to the Alexandria-Caen Exchange Committee; (b) reappointed Paula Massouh as a Representative from the Alexandria Historical Society to the Alexandria Archaeological Commission; (c) appointed Sonya Bell as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Commission on Aging; (d) appointed RoseAnn Ashby as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Commission on Persons with Disabilities; (e) reappointed Charles Bish as a Representative from the Alexandria Archaeological Commission to the Historic Alexandria Resources Commission; (f) appointed Marion MacRae as a Representative from the Alexandria Federation of Civic Associations to the USS Alexandria Liaison Committee; and (g) reappointed Kenneth Foran as a Representative from the Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission to the Alexandria Waterfront Committee.
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11. City Council allocated $20,000 from Account 040006-9712 (Cash Capital) to Account 200592-2121 (Douglas MacArthur Elementary School) for playground renovations at this facility. Funds for this project are available in the FY 1994 cash capital monies designated for the Schools Capital Improvement Program, as approved by City Council on May 5.
12. City Council allocated $20,000 from Account 040006-9712 (Cash Capital) to Account 200618-2121 (William Ramsay Elementary School) for playground renovations. Funds for this project are available in the FY 1994 cash capital monies designated for the Schools Capital Improvement Program, as approved by City Council on May 5.
13. City Council allocated $20,000 from Account 040006-9712 (Cash Capital) to Account 200774-2121 (Jefferson-Houston Elementary School) for playground renovations at Jefferson-Houston Elementary School. Funds for this project are available in the FY 1994 cash capital monies designated for the Schools Capital Improvement Program, as approved by City Council on May 5.
14. City Council allocated $50,000 from Account 040006-9712 (Cash Capital) to Account 200717-2121 (T. C. Williams High School) for resurfacing the running track at T. C. Williams High School. Funds for this project are available in the FY 1994 cash capital monies designated for the Schools Capital Improvement Program, as approved by City Council on May 5.
15. City Council allocated $1,510,000 from Account 040006-9712 (Cash Capital) to Account 200642-2121) (Minnie Howard Administration Facility) to provide for the conversion of the Minnie Howard building to a ninth grade center. Funds for this project are available in the FY 1994 cash capital monies designated for the Schools Capital Improvement Program, as approved by City Council on May 5.
16. City Council allocated $590,000 from Account 040006-9712 (Cash Capital) to Account 200741-2121 (System-Wide Renovations) for restructuring renovations at various facilities in the school system to facilitate the relocation of the STEP and the Employment Training programs from the Minnie Howard administrative facility, and to establish designated space for the Special Education Day School to be implemented with the start of the 1993-1994 school year. Funds for these renovation projects are available in the FY 1994 cash capital monies designated for the Schools Capital Improvement Program, as approved by City Council on May 5.
17. City Council (1) allocated $18,600 from Account 040006-9712 (Cash Capital) to Account 220962-2121 (Preservation -- Gadsby's Tavern) to replace the Gadsby's Tavern Museum Ballroom floor and to repair the supporting subfloor structure; and (2) authorized the City Manager to award a contract to the contractor that provides the lowest responsive bid within the requested
allocation and execute the necessary contract documents.
18. City Council received this report.
20. City Council received the report.
21. City Council approved the issuance of the RFP and authorized the City Manager to award a contract to the most responsive offeror.
22. City Council approved a change in the date for the 1993 Chili Cook-off, from October 9, to October 2.
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25. City Council introduced the ordinance on First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, May 15, 1993.
26. City Council introduced the ordinance on First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, May 15, 1993.
27. (a) City Council awarded the contract for the sale of City-owned property located at 254 Burgess Avenue to Patricia J. and Kevin B. Howe for $88,550. A copy of the offer to purchase and rehabilitate 254 Burgess Avenue for residential use is Attachment I of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 28, 1993; and authorized the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
27. (b) City Council introduced the ordinance on First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, May 15, 1993.
33. City Council introduced the ordinance on First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, May 15, 1993.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
The voting was as follows:
Jackson "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Rich "aye" Donley "aye"
Ticer "aye" Pepper "aye"
Speck absent
19. Consideration of the Submission of a Renewal Application for Funding Under the Delinquency Prevention and Youth Development Act.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 7, 1993, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 19; 5/11/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(General Discussion. Mr. Frazier, Director of Youth Services, responded to questions from Vice Mayor Cleveland.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Cleveland, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously by all those present, City Council authorized the City Manager to: (1) submit a grant application to the Virginia Department of Youth and Family Services for funding, in the amount of $75,215, for the continuation of services under the Delinquency Prevention and Youth Development Act; (2) approve the continuation of two full-time grant-funded positions, Youth Services Program Specialist and Secretary I, to continue to administer these on-going services. Continuation of these positions is contingent upon continuation of funding from the Virginia Department of Youth and Family Services or other non-City sources; and (3) execute all necessary documents that may be required. The voting was as follows:
Cleveland "aye" Donley "aye"
Pepper "aye" Jackson "aye"
Ticer "aye" Rich "aye"
Speck absent
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REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)
23. Consideration of Approval to Issue a Request for Proposals and to Award a Contract for Meal Preparation for senior Citizens.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 7, 1993, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 23; 5/11/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(General Discussion. Councilwoman Pepper expressed concern that Charles Houston no longer will be serving a full breakfast to its seniors, but just a cold breakfast. She asked if there was anything the City could do about this as it is really an important component that is offered for the seniors at the Charles Houston Center.
The City Manager spoke to several components with regard to the meals program for seniors that have some modicum of uncertainty at this time. The City Manager will report back with information in the context of the funding issues that need to be resolved.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded simultaneously by Council Member Rich and Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously by all those present, City Council approved the issuance of the RFP and authorized the City Manager to award a contract to the most responsive offeror. The voting was as follows:
Jackson "aye" Ticer "aye"
Rich "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Pepper "aye" Donley "aye"
Speck "absent"
24. Consideration of Report on Staffing for Boards and Commissions.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 5, 1993, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 24; 5/11/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(General Discussion. Members of City Council participated in the discussion.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Councilman Donley and carried unanimously by all those present, City Council (1) received the report and requested staff to distribute it to the chairpersons of the City's boards, committees, commissions and task forces for comment; and (2) set a public hearing for June 12 on the report and recommendations. The voting was as follows:
Pepper "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Donley "aye" Jackson "aye"
Ticer "aye" Rich "aye"
Speck absent
REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)
28. Consideration of Application and Adoption of Resolution to the Virginia Department of Emergency Services for Federal and State Disaster Assistance for Eligible Cost Reimbursement to the City for Snow Removal During the Period of March 13 - March 17, 1993. (ROLL-CALL VOTE)
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 4, 1993, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 28; 5/11/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Vice Mayor Cleveland and carried on a ROLL-CALL vote of 6-to-O City Council designated the City Manager as its agent for the submission of the application for Federal Disaster Assistance and adopted the resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit the application and to execute all the necessary documents. The voting was as follows:
Jackson "aye" Donley "aye"
Cleveland "aye" Pepper "aye"
Ticer "aye" Rich "aye"
Speck absent
The resolution reads as follows:RESOLUTION NO. 1643
BE IT RESOLVED by City Council of the City of Alexandria, that Vola Lawson, City Manager, is hereby authorized to execute for and in behalf of the City of Alexandria, a public entity established under the laws of the State of Virginia this application and to file it in the appropriate State office for the purpose of obtaining certain Federal financial assistance under the Disaster Relief Act (Public Law 288, 93rd Congress) or otherwise available from the President's Disaster Relief fund.
THAT, the City of Alexandria, a public entity established under the laws of the State of Virginia, hereby authorizes its agent to provide to the State and to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for all matters pertaining to such Federal disaster assistance the assurances and agreements printed on the reverse side hereof.
Passed and approved this 11th day of May, 1993.
/s/VOLA LAWSON, CITY MANAGER /s/PATRICIA S. TICER, MAYORCERTIFICATION
I, Beverly I. Jett, duly appointed and City Clerk of the City of Alexandria, do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution passed and approved by the City Council of the City of Alexandria on the 11th day of May, 1993.
Date:________________________
s/Beverly I. Jett, CMC City Clerk
City of Alexandria, Virginia
Attachment (FEMA agreement)
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OTHER
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 7, 1993, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 29; 5/11/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(General Discussion. Members of City Council and Ms. Boyd, Executive Secretary for Boards and commissions, participated in the discussion. Ms. Boyd is to contact the applicants to see who can attend on which date. The order of the interviews will be determined by lot. Interviews will be set at fifteen minute intervals. If for some reason some applicants cannot make the dates selected, Ms. Boyd is to see when they can be available. Ms. Boyd is to report back to Council with the scheduling.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Councilman Jackson and carried unanimously by all those present, City Council (1) scheduled interviews of the 16 School Board candidates on Monday, June 7, 1993, at 6:00 p.m. and Monday, June 14, 1993, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Workroom. The voting was as follows:
Pepper "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Jackson "aye" Donley "aye"
Ticer "aye" Rich "aye"
Speck absent
(General Discussion. There was discussion by the Mayor and Members of City Council and the City Manager with respect to the annual retreat being held early in September, possibly September 11.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Councilman Jackson and carried unanimously by all those present, City Council approved the City Council Schedule, and noted that the Alexandria Commission on Persons with Disabilities has scheduled its award ceremony and reception for City Council at 7:00 p.m. in Room 2000 before the Tuesday, June 8 Council meeting. The voting was as follows:
Pepper "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Jackson "aye" Donley "aye"
Ticer "aye" Rich "aye"
Speck absent
CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS
30. Alexandria-Caen Exchange Committee
(The following persons volunteered for appointment to the above Committee:)
Chris Daschbach
Thomas Rhodes
(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. 30; 5/11/93, 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 Chris Daschbach as a Citizen-at-Large to the Alexandria-Caen Exchange Committee. The voting was as follows:
Ticer - Daschbach
Cleveland - Daschbach
Donley - Daschbach
Jackson - Rhodes
Pepper - Daschbach
Rich - Rhodes
Speck - absent
31. Alexandria Human Rights Commission
(The following persons volunteered for appointment to the above Commission:)
Ines Alicea*
Sherrie Borden
Eric Bowman
Dorothy Hatchett
Sandra Hylton
Lisa LaRoss
Charles Mason
Paul Sosnowski
(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; 5/11/93, 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 reappointed Ines Alicea as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Human Rights Commission. The voting was as follows:
Ticer - Alicea
Cleveland - Alicea
Donley - Alicea
Jackson - Alicea
Pepper - Alicea
Rich - Alicea
Speck - absent
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THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED, upon motion by Council Member Rich, seconded by Vice Mayor Cleveland and carried unanimously by all those present, at 8:50 p.m., the Regular Meeting of May 11, 1993, was adjourned. The voting was as follows:
Rich "aye" Donley "aye"
Cleveland "aye" Jackson "aye"
Ticer "aye" Rich "aye"
Speck absent
APPROVED BY:
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PATRICIA S.TICER MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Beverly I. Jett, CMC City Clerk
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