Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 8, 1992 - - 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, Lonnie C. Rich, and David G. Speck.
Absent: None.
Also Present: Mrs. Lawson, City Manager; Mr. Pessoa, Assistant City Attorney; Ms. Evans, Assistant City Manager; Ms. Steele, Deputy City Manager; Mr. O'Kane, Director of Transportation and Environmental Services; Mr. Crabill, Division Chief, Planning and Community Development; 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; Mr. Schott, Director of General Services; Mr. McMahon, Deputy Director of General Services; Mr. Platky, Director of Management and Budget; Ms. Marczak, Deputy Director of Management and Budget; Mr. Garrity, Coordinator of Intergovernmental Relations; Mr. Fertig, Director of Personnel Services; Ms. Beidler, Registrar of Voters; Mr. Clarke, Treasurer; 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 except Councilman Donley who arrived at 10:00 p.m.
Mayor Ticer announced that Councilman Donley was appearing on the City's behalf before the Association of Appraisers this evening regarding the City's position on the stadium.
The Invocation was pronounced by Reverend Ivan Ives, Interim Pastor, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
3. THERE BEING NO DISCUSSION, upon motion simultaneously made by Council Member Rich and Vice Mayor Cleveland, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried on a vote of 6-to-0, City Council approved the minutes of (a) the Public Hearing Meeting of June 13, 1992; (b) the Special Meeting of June 23, 1992; and (c) the Special Meeting of July 9, 1992, as submitted. The voting was as follows:
Rich "aye" Ticer "aye"
Cleveland "aye" Donley not yet arrived
Pepper "aye" Jackson "aye"
Speck "aye"
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4. THERE BEING NO DISCUSSION, upon motion by Council Member Rich, seconded by Vice Mayor Cleveland and carried on a vote of 6-to-0, City Council received the report of the City Clerk, dated 9/2/92, which is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 4; 9/8/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference. The voting was as follows:
Rich "aye" Donley not yet arrived
Cleveland "aye" Jackson "aye"
Ticer "aye" Pepper "aye"
Speck "aye"
5. Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Month of September 1992 as Voter Registration Month in the City of Alexandria.
(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. 5; 9/8/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.
A copy of a memorandum dated 9/8/92, from the Registrar of Voters, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 5; 9/8/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(Mayor Ticer presented the proclamation.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Vice Mayor Cleveland and carried on a vote of 6-to-0, City Council endorsed the proclamation. The voting was as follows:
Pepper "aye" Donley not yet arrived
Cleveland "aye" Jackson "aye"
Ticer "aye" Rich "aye"
Speck "aye"
WITHOUT OBJECTION, City Council considered Docket Item Nos. 16 and 33 out of order.
16. Consideration of Establishing Fees for Processing Applications under the CDD Zone.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated 9/1/92, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 16; 9/8/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
WHEREUPON upon motion by Councilman Speck, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried on a vote of 6-to-0, City Council deferred this item to the Saturday Public Hearing Meeting for discussion by the public. It was requested that it be placed early on the docket. The voting was as follows:
Speck "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Pepper "aye" Donley not yet arrived
Ticer "aye" Jackson "aye"
Rich "aye"
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33. Consideration of Status Report on the Proposed Jack Kent Cooke Stadium and Showing of Video Produced by the Citizens Against the Stadium. (Oral Report)
(General Discussion. Mayor Ticer gave an oral report and an update on this issue. WITHOUT OBJECTION, Linda Michelsen, Ruby Tucker, and Kris Balderston gave brief remarks.)
WITHOUT OBJECTION, Council recessed this meeting at 8:05 p.m. to view the video.
The meeting was reconvened at 8:18 p.m. and the following transpired:
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER
CONSENT CALENDAR 6 - 13; 17 - 18
WITHOUT OBJECTION, City Council removed Docket Item Nos. 8, 9, and 13 from the Consent Calendar.
6. Receipt of the Following Resignations from Members of Boards, Commissions and Committees:
(a) Alexandria Beautification Commission
Eric DeLony
(b) Board of Architectural Review - Parker-Gray Panel
Vello Oinas
(c) Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee
Linda H. Dwyer
John B. Hill
Robert T. Maslyn
(d) Alexandria Commission on Aging
George Selby
Linda K. Wilson
(e) Alexandria Commission for the Arts
Russell M. Sniady
(f) Alexandria Commission on Disabled Persons
Benjamin Davol
(g) Alexandria Commission on Employment
Thomas M. Cimino
Michelle A. Zacofsky
(h) Alexandria Commission on the Status of Women
Kathleen Callahan-Guion
(i) Alexandria Community Corrections Resources Board
Brian J. Moran
(j) Board of Directors of the Convention and Visitors Bureau
Denyse K. Aaron
(k) Alexandria Industrial Development Authority
G. Barton Middleton
(l) Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission
Marlin G. Lord
(m) Alexandria Public Health Advisory Commission
Lisa Poulter Hair
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(n) Alexandria Sanitation Authority
Winkfield Twyman
(o) Alexandria School Board
Judith S. Seltz
(p) Alexandria Task Force on AIDS
Janae Fisher
Ginger Voeller
(q) Alexandria Waterfront Committee
Marlin G. Lord
(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. 6 a-q; 9/8/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
7. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:
(a) Alexandria Ad Hoc Historic Design Guidelines Advisory Committee
2 Representatives Designated by the Board of Architectural Review - Old and Historic District
1 Representative Designated by the Board of Architectural Review - Parker-Gray District
(b) Alexandria Archaeological Commission
1 Citizen Member from Planning District II
(c) Alexandria Commission on Aging
1 Citizen Member
(d) Alexandria Commission on Disabled Persons
1 Citizen Member with a Disability
(e) Alexandria Sanitation Authority
1 Citizen Member
(f) Alexandria Social Services Advisory Board
1 Parent Member
(g) Alexandria Task Force on AIDS
1 Representative from the Community Services Board
(h) Alexandria Waterfront Committee
1 Representative from the Alexandria
Environmental Policy 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. 7 a-h; 9/8/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
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10. Consideration of Submission of a Grant Application to the Virginia Department of Air Pollution Control for Funding a Pass-Through from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the Office of Environmental Quality, Air Pollution Control Program.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated 9/4/92, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 10; 9/8/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
11. Consideration of an Allocation of Monies for the City of Alexandria's Share of the FY 1993 Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated 9/4/92, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 11; 9/8/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
12. Consideration of an Allocation of Monies for the Purchase and Installation of up to Four Bus Shelters.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated 9/4/92, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 12; 9/8/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
17. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE for the vacation of a storm sewer easement located at 1775 Duke Street.
(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. 17; 9/8/92, 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. 17; 9/8/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
18. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to modify the composition of the Alexandria Commission on Aging to comply with federal law requirements.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated 9/1/92, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 18; 9/8/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.
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. 2 of Item No. 18; 9/8/92, 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. 3 of Item No. 18; 9/8/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
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WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Speck, seconded by Council Member Rich and carried on a vote of 6-to-0, City Council approved the Consent Calendar as presented with the exception of Docket Item Nos. 8, 9 and 13 which were considered under separate motions. The City Manager's recommendations are as follows:
6. City Council received the following resignations with regret: (a) Eric DeLony from the Alexandria Beautification Commission; (b) Vello Oinas from the Board of Architectural Review - Parker-Gray District; (c) Linda H. Dwyer, John B. Hill, and Robert T. Maslyn from the Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee; (d) George Selby and Linda K. Wilson from the Alexandria Commission on Aging; (e) Russell M. Sniady from the Alexandria Commission for the Arts; (f) Benjamin Davol from the Alexandria Commission on Disabled Persons; (g) Thomas M. Cimino and Michelle A. Zacofsky from the Alexandria Commission on Employment; (h) Kathleen Callahan-Guion from the Alexandria Commission on the Status of Women; (i) Brian J. Moran from the Alexandria Community Corrections Resources Board; (j) Denyse K. Aaron from the Board of Directors of the Convention and Visitors Bureau; (k) G. Barton Middleton from the Alexandria Industrial Development Authority; (l) Marlin G. Lord from the Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission; (m) Lisa Poulter Hair from the Alexandria Public Health Advisory Commission; (n) Winkfield Twyman from the Alexandria Sanitation Authority; (o) Judith S. Seltz from the Alexandria School Board; (p) Janae Fish and Ginger Voeller from the Alexandria Task Force on AIDS; and (q) Marlin G. Lord from the Alexandria Waterfront Committee; and requested the Executive Secretary to send the appropriate letters of appreciation and to advertise the vacancies in the usual manner.
7. City Council (a) appointed Ed Luckett and Oscar Ryder as two Representatives of the Board of Architectural Review - Old and Historic District and Michael Bricker as a Representative of the Board of Architectural Review - Parker-Gray District to the Alexandria Ad Hoc Historic Design Guidelines Advisory Committee; (b) appointed Jean Moore as a Citizen Member from Planning District II to the Alexandria Archaeological Commission; (c) appointed Jennifer W. Fontaine as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Commission on Aging; (d) appointed Richard Bernay as a Citizen Member with a Disability to the Alexandria Commission on Disabled Persons; (e) appointed F. Ellen Pickering as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Sanitation Authority; (f) appointed Wayne Wilson as a Parent Member to the Alexandria Social Services Advisory Board; (g) appointed Joann Miller as a Representative from the Community Services Board to the Alexandria Task Force on Aids and (h) appointed Christina Forbes as a Representative from the Environmental Policy Commission to the Alexandria Waterfront Committee.
10. City Council authorized the City Manager to: (1) submit a grant application to the VDAPC for funding as a pass-through from EPA, in the amount of $43,184, for the OEQ; and (2) execute all necessary documents that may be required.
11. City Council allocated $900,000 from Account 040006-9712 (Cash Capital) to Account 240028-2431 (Bus & Rail Capital Replacement and Improvement) for the City's FY 1993 Bus and Rail Capital Replacement/Improvement Program payment to WMATA.
12. City Council allocated $15,000 from FY 1993 from Account 040006-9712 (Cash Capital) to Account 240051-3602 (Bus Replacement/Shelters) for the purchase and installation of up to four bus shelters in the City.
17. Introduced and Passed the ordinance on First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, September 12, 1992.
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18. Introduced and Passed the ordinance on First Reading; set it for Pubic Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, September 12, 1992.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR The voting was as follows:
Speck "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Rich "aye" Donley not yet arrived
Ticer "aye" Jackson "aye"
Pepper "aye"
8. Receipt of the Annual Report on Committee Attendance for Fiscal Year 1992.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated 9/1/92, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 8; 9/8/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(General Discussion. Councilman Speck requested staff to look at the attendance report and come back this fall with any thoughts as to whether there ought to be an additional requirement that it not only be 75% attendance unless excused, but it would be 67% or 2/3 of the meetings actually attended.
Ms. Boyd, Director of Citizen Assistance, responded to questions.
Council Member Rich also participated in the discussion.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Speck, seconded by Vice Mayor Cleveland and carried on a vote of 6-to-0, City Council received the report; vacated the positions listed on page three of the report; and authorized the Executive Secretary for Boards and Commissions to advertise the vacancies. The voting was as follows:
Speck "aye" Donley not yet arrived
Cleveland "aye" Jackson "aye"
Ticer "aye" Pepper "aye"
Rich "aye"
9. Consideration of Request to Expand the Membership of the Environmental Policy Commission. (Mayor Ticer)
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated 9/1/92, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 9; 9/8/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
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WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Vice Mayor Cleveland and carried on a Roll-CALL vote of 6-to-0, City Council (1) approved the addition of a designated position on the Environmental Policy Commission for the Chamber of Commerce; (2) repealed Resolution No. 1541 and formalized the addition of the designated Chamber of Commerce position by adopting the resolution; and (3) authorized the Executive Secretary for Boards and Commissions to advertise the vacancy.
The Environmental Policy Commission discussed this request at its July 9 meeting and endorsed the addition of such representation to its membership. The voting was as follows:
Pepper "aye" Donley not yet arrived
Cleveland "aye" Jackson "aye"
Ticer "aye" Rich "aye"
Speck "aye"
The resolution reads as follows:RESOLUTION NO. 1610
WHEREAS, on January 13, 1970, the City Council adopted a resolution establishing the Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission; and
WHEREAS, on February 9, 1971, the City Council amended said resolution by adding two members under twenty-one years of age; and
WHEREAS, on February 23, 1983, the City Council amended said resolution to alter the composition and clarify the responsibilities of the Environmental Policy Commission; and
WHEREAS, on October 11, 1988, the City Council amended said resolution by adding one designated position for a lawyer with experience in federal or state environmental statutes, regulations and procedures; and
WHEREAS, on October 9, 1990, the City Council amended said resolution to add another designated position for a high school student member; and
WHEREAS, on June 11, 1991, the City Council amended said resolution to add a designated position for one member from the field of ecology;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, hereby repeals City Council Resolution No. 1541, adopted on June 11, 1991; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby re-establishes the Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission as follows:
The Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission shall be composed of 15 members including a chairperson, all appointed by City Council for a term of two years:
A. 13 Adult Members - -
1 lawyer with experience in federal or state
environmental statutes, regulations and procedures
1 member from the field of medicine
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1 member from the field of sanitary engineering
1 member from the field of engineering
1 member from the field of intergovernmental relations
1 member from the field of urban planning
1 member from the field of ecology
1 members from the field on environmental sciences
1 member designated by the Alexandria Chamber of
Commerce
2 citizen-at-large members
B. 2 High School Student Members - -
The student members shall be in their junior year in high school, where possible, at the time of their appointment.
This provision shall be implemented with Commission appointments made after September 8, 1992, of individuals who were not members on that date.
II. Functions of the Commission
It shall be the responsibility of the Commission to advise and make recommendations to the City Council, and where appropriate, the Planning Commission, and to the City Manager. The City Manager shall distribute these recommendations to appropriate City departments for their consideration. These recommendations shall relate to:
A. Clean Air
B. Land use
C. Noise Pollution and Abatement
D. Pesticides, Herbicides and Contaminants
E. Solid Waste
F. Water Quality and Supply
G. Other topics relating to conservation and protection of environmental conditions in the City of Alexandria
H. Such other matters as may from time to time be referred by the City Council
The heads of the Departments of Health, Transportation and Environmental Services, and Planning and Community Development shall be responsible for forwarding appropriate information, through the City Manager, to the Environmental Policy Commission on all matters that impact on the areas listed above.
It shall also be the responsibility of the Commission to consult with and cooperate with Federal, State, regional and local agencies charged with the protection of the environment in accord with the provisions of Section 2-4 of the City Code.
The Health Department shall provide administrative and logistical support to the Commission and its Chairperson.
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13. Receipt of the Listings of Delinquent Real Estate Taxes as of June 30, 1992.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated 9/1/92, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 13; 9/8/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(General Discussion. Councilman Speck asked questions of Mr. Neckel, Director of Finance.
Councilman Speck requested staff to include in the legislative package to have the language changed to make this discretionary on part of the localities.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Speck, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried on a vote of 6-to-0, City Council received the listing of delinquent 1991 real estate taxes as of June 30, 1992, and requested City staff to publish the listing, adjusted for any payments received before publication, in a newspaper having general circulation in the City. The voting was as follows:
Speck "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Pepper "aye" Donley not yet arrived
Ticer "aye" Jackson "aye"
Rich "aye"
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)
14. Consideration of a Request to Reschedule the Pan American Festival.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated 8/24/92, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 14; 9/8/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(Councilwoman Pepper made comments on this item.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Vice Mayor Cleveland and carried on a vote of 6-to-0, City Council approved the date of October 17, 1992, for the Pan American Festival at Oronoco Bay Park. The voting was as follows:
Pepper "aye" Donley not yet arrived
Cleveland "aye" Jackson "aye"
Ticer "aye" Rich "aye"
Speck "aye"
15. Consideration of Request from the King Street Metro Enterprise Team (KSMET) to Hold a Discovery Day on Monday, October 12, 1992, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Patrick Street to the King Street Metro Station.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated 9/2/92, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 15; 9/8/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.
A copy of a letter from Nina Tisara dated 8/31/92, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 15; 9/8/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
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(General Discussion. Members of City Council, the City Manager, Mr. Pessoa, Assistant City Attorney, and Mr. Kauffman, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Activities, participated in the discussion of this item.
Mr. Pessoa, Assistant City Attorney, suggested that an amendment be made to 1 A. as follows: "The use of City property for the display of signs as authorized by the zoning ordinance... "
WITHOUT OBJECTION, Nina Tisara, representing KSMET, participated in the discussion.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Cleveland, seconded by Council Member Rich and carried on a vote of 6-to-0, City Council amended (1) A of the City Manager's recommendation and (1) approved the event by authorizing: (A) which was amended to read "(A) the use of City property for the display of signs as authorized by the zoning ordinance around Gateway Park on Monday, October 12; (B) the closing of Commerce Street in front of 1200 King Street from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, October 12; (C) the closing of Diagonal Road between Daingerfield Road and King Street from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, October 12; and (2) approved charging the City's regular rental fee in the amount of $300 for the rental of Gateway Park. The voting was as follows:
Cleveland "aye" Donley not yet arrived
Rich "aye" Jackson "aye"
Ticer "aye" Pepper "aye"
Speck "aye"
REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
(a) WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded simultaneously by Councilman Speck and Vice Mayor Cleveland and carried on a vote of 6-to-0, City Council authorized the Mayor to write a letter to the Post Master General and Congressman Moran indicating our hope and wish that the Post Master General approve the early development of this new post office at the Trade Center. The voting was as follows:
Pepper "aye" Ticer "aye"
Speck "aye" Donley not yet arrived
Cleveland "aye" Jackson "aye"
Rich "aye"
(A copy of Councilwoman Pepper's memorandum dated 9/8/92, relating to the Post Office at the Trade Center is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Oral Presentation (a); 9/8/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(b) Councilwoman Pepper expressed concern about all of the letters Council has been receiving from patrons of Old Town restaurants. They have been getting our parking fines and are not very happy about that. She suggested that when parking tickets are issued that in addition to the ticket that there might be a card or flyer that would be provided that would at that time list all of the various off-street parking lots.
The City Manager made comments.
Vice Mayor Cleveland suggested that the flyers also be given to the churches to hand out.
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Councilman Speck stated he felt that the issue is trying to insure that people are aware of these rules prior to leaving their cars parked. Hopefully, the Task Force will be coming back to Council with some additional thoughts on how they can alert the people who are parking.
Ms. Steele, Deputy City Manager, spoke to this issue.
(c) Councilwoman Pepper reported that the City Manager has been elected the new president to the Northern Virginia Chapter for Public Administrators.
(d) Councilwoman Pepper stated that a new Director has been selected for the Alexandria Public Library System replacing Jean Plitt who has been with the City for some thirty years. Mrs. Plitt retires at the end of the month. Councilwoman Pepper would like a proclamation for her.
The Mayor stated that a proclamation be prepared for Marge Tallichet who is also leaving.
(e) Councilwoman Pepper noted that Alexandria Hospital has received a recognition that she would like to share with everyone. The Washington Consumers Checkbook Magazine has just published its annual survey of area hospitals. They have them ranked by the physicians, nurses and consumers. Alexandria was one of the top-rated hospitals for medical quality and pleasantness.
(f) Vice Mayor Cleveland indicated that he was getting complaints about people who like to do street parties where they have come in for permits and he really appreciates the staff waiving the one million dollar worth of insurance until next year. He asked if there was some way the City can help those needing this insurance how to get this.
Mr. O'Kane, Director of Transportation and Environmental Services, participated in the discussion.
Staff is to report back on necessity of the one million dollar insurance policy for block parties.
(g) Mayor Ticer announced the good works of the Alexandria Symphony and the Red Cross. They are putting on a concert on September 13 at T. C. Williams at 5:00 p.m. All proceeds will go for the victims of the hurricane.
(h) Council Member Rich spoke regarding an event that is being sponsored by the League of Women Voters. It is a forum to discuss the merits of elected school board vs. an appointed school board. It will be held on September 23, 1992, at 7:30 p.m. at Immanuel on the Hill Church.
(i) Council Member Rich spoke to the Democratic-Republican softball game on September 26, 1992, at 1:00 p.m. at Four Mile Run Park. The benefits will go to the Battered Women's Shelter.
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
19. Consideration of a Resolution Approving the City's Submission of a Program Application for Continued Participation in the Virginia Housing Partnership Fund's Local Housing Rehabilitation Program. (ROLL-CALL vote)
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated 9/4/92, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 19; 9/8/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Council Member Rich and carried on a ROLL-CALL vote of 6-to-0, City Council (1) adopted the resolution authorizing the City to continue its participation in the Virginia Housing Partnership Fund's Local Housing Rehabilitation Program. The City is not applying for a particular dollar amount because the state is not allocating specific amounts to individual jurisdictions this year. Instead, the program's FY 1993 budget of $9.7 million statewide, of which at least $3 million will be loaned in Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement communities such as Alexandria, will be awarded for individual loan cases forwarded by participating jurisdictions on a first-come, first-serve basis;
In order to meet the August 14 deadline for program applications, the City Manager submitted a program application to the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development with the stipulation that the City's participation in the FY 1993 program would be contingent upon City Council's approval in September 1992--the application deadline was not known in time to docket the item for City Council consideration in June 1992.
(2) approved the continuation of one full-time, grant-funded Rehabilitation Loan Coordinator position through December 31, 1993, to administer the on-going Home Rehabilitation Loan Program. Continuation of this position is contingent upon the continuation of rehabilitation funding from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development and the availability of personnel monies under the Federal CDBG program or other non-City sources; and (3) authorized the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. The voting was as follows:
Pepper "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Rich "aye" Donley not yet arrived
Ticer "aye" Jackson "aye"
Speck "aye"
The resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1611
WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Housing and Community Development has issued a Request for Proposals for participation in the local Housing Rehabilitation Program; and
WHEREAS, assistance is needed to effectively and adequately address the rehabilitation of substandard homes of low-income persons to be served by the City of Alexandria, in the areas of Potomac East, Potomac West, and Strawberry Hill; and
WHEREAS, an application for participation in this program has been prepared; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Alexandria agrees to provide the administration for the program to those in need in conformance with the regulations and guidelines of this State Program to include applicable Federal requirements under the HOME program; and
WHEREAS, City Manager Vola Lawson can act on behalf of the City of Alexandria, and will sign all necessary documents required to complete the proposal process;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Alexandria, Virginia, hereby authorizes City Manager Vola Lawson to apply for and accept participation in and enter into an Agreement with the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development and undertake any and all actions and responsibilities in relation to such Agreement.
OTHER
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated 9/3/92, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 20; 9/8/92, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(General Discussion. The Members of City Council, the City Manager and Ms. Evans, Assistant City Manager, participated in the discussion of this item.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Vice Mayor Cleveland and carried on a vote of 6-to-0, City Council (1) adopted the calendar of City Council meetings for September, 1992 - June, 1993, as amended; (2) selected Wednesday, September 16, to interview School Board candidates at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Workroom; (The Council public hearing on the filling of the vacancy on the School Board is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, and Council consideration of the appointment is set for Tuesday, September 22); (3) City Council canceled the Work Session with Alexandria Hospital and requested staff to explore if the meeting is really necessary; (4) City Council Retreat to remain Saturday, October 24 at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Workroom; and (5) Staff to come back on Saturday, September 12, with new dates for suggested budget work sessions. The voting was as follows:
Pepper "aye" Donley not yet arrived
Cleveland "aye" Jackson "aye"
Ticer "aye" Rich "aye"
Speck "aye"
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CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS
21. Alexandria Beautification Commission
(The following persons volunteered for appointment to the above Commission:)
Linda Bartlett
Ann Graham
Colette Jaccard
Jack Leeds
Troy McGhee
(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. 21; 9/8/92, 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 Linda Bartlett as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Beautification Commission. The voting was as follows:
Ticer - Bartlett
Cleveland - Graham
Donley - not yet arrived
Jackson - Bartlett
Pepper - Bartlett
Rich - Bartlett
Speck - Bartlett
22. Alexandria Board of Architectural Review - Parker-Gray District
(The following persons volunteered for appointment to the above Board:)
Peter Comey Rosemont Citizens Association
Donald Kraft
Geraldine McClain
(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. 22; 9/8/92, 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 results: Peter Comey and Donald Kraft each received three votes; therefore, there had to be a second balloting. The voting was as follows:
Ticer - Kraft
Cleveland - Comey
Donley - not yet arrived
Jackson - Comey
Pepper - Kraft
Rich - Kraft
Speck - Comey
Thereupon, ballots were again distributed, tellers were again appointed and the ballots tallied with the following results: Peter Comey and Donald Kraft each received three votes; however, in order to break the tie, Councilman Jackson changed his vote from Comey to Kraft. City Council appointed Donald Kraft as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Board of Architectural Review Parker-Gray District. The voting was as follows:
Ticer - Kraft
Cleveland - Comey
Donley - not yet arrived
Jackson - Kraft (announced changed vote from Comey)
Pepper - Kraft
Rich - Kraft
Speck - Comey
23. Alexandria Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee
(The following persons volunteered for appointment to the above Committee:)
Charles Bailey
William Bosch
Norman Briere
James Bruno
Patrick Donnelly
Cynthia Long
Adam Marcus
Jeanne Ryan
(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; 9/8/92, 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 Charles Bailey as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee. The voting was as follows:
Ticer - Bailey
Cleveland - Bailey
Donley - not yet arrived
Jackson - Briere
Pepper - Bailey
Rich - Briere
Speck - Bailey
24. Alexandria Commission for the Arts
1 Member with Expertise in the Visual Arts
(The following persons volunteered for appointment to the above Commission:)
Anne Clarke
Angela I. Scarlis
(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; 9/8/92, 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 Angela I. Scarlis as a Member with Expertise in the Visual Arts to the Alexandria Commission for the Arts. The voting was as follows:
Ticer - Scarlis
Cleveland - Scarlis
Donley - not yet arrived
Jackson - Clarke
Pepper - Clarke
Rich - Scarlis
Speck - Scarlis
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25. Alexandria Commission on the Status of Women
(The following persons volunteered for appointment to the above Commission:)
Tula Connell
Carol Deacon
Sandra Desbrow
Diane Dippold
Gay Mundy
Kimberly Neeb
Carolyn Ortwein
Patricia Schoeni
Charlotte Tesch
(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. 25; 9/8/92, 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 Diane Dippold as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Commission on the Status of Women. The voting was as follows:
Ticer - Dippold
Cleveland - Dippold
Donley - not yet arrived
Jackson - Schoeni
Pepper - Dippold
Rich - Ortwein
Speck - Dippold
26. Alexandria Emergency Medical Services Council
1 Representative from the Chamber of Commerce
(The following person was recommended for appointment to the above Council:)
NAME ENDORSED BY:
Robert Hayman*
*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; 9/8/92, 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 waived the residency requirement and appointed Robert Hayman as a Representative from the Chamber of Commerce to the Alexandria Emergency Medical Services Council. The voting was as follows:
Ticer - Hayman
Cleveland - Hayman
Donley - not yet arrived
Jackson - Hayman
Pepper - Hayman
Rich - Hayman
Speck - Hayman
27. Alexandria George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee
1 Representative from a Masonic Fraternity
(The following person was recommended for appointment to the above Committee:)
NAME ENDORSED BY:
Robert McMarlin* Skidmore Daylight Lodge 237
*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. 27; 9/8/92, 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 Robert McMarlin as a Representative from a Masonic Fraternity to the Alexandria George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee. The voting was as follows:
Ticer - McMarlin
Cleveland - McMarlin
Donley - not yet arrived
Jackson - McMarlin
Pepper - McMarlin
Rich - McMarlin
Speck - McMarlin
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28. Alexandria Industrial Development Authority
(The following persons volunteered for appointment to the above Authority:)
(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. 28; 9/8/92, 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 reappointed Robert Parker and appointed Gregory Giammittorio as Citizen Members to the Alexandria Industrial Development Authority. The voting was as follows:
Ticer - Giammittorio, Parker
Cleveland - Giammittorio, Parker
Donley - not yet arrived
Jackson - Cornelison, Parker
Pepper - Giammittorio, Parker
Rich - Giammittorio, Parker
Speck - Cornelison, Giammittorio
29. Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission
1 Citizen Member from Planning District II
(The following persons volunteered for appointment to the above Commission:)
Robert Dores
Richard Hutto
Kenneth Jorgensen
Roscoe Starek
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(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; 9/8/92, 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 Robert Dores as a Citizen Member from Planning District II to the Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission. The voting was as follows:
Ticer - Dores
Cleveland - Dores
Donley - not yet arrived
Jackson - Hutto
Pepper - Dores
Rich - Hutto
Speck - Dores
30. Alexandria Public Health Advisory Commission
1 Health Professional Member
(The following persons volunteered for appointment to the above Commission:)
NAME ENDORSED BY:
Martha McArthur
Patricia McGill*
*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. 30; 9/8/92, 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 Martha McArthur as a Health Professional Member to the Alexandria Public Health Advisory Commission. The voting was as follows:
Ticer - McArthur
Cleveland - McArthur
Donley - not yet arrived
Jackson - McArthur
Pepper - McArthur
Rich - McArthur
Speck - McArthur
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31. USS Alexandria Liaison Committee
(The following persons volunteered for appointment to the above Committee:)
Arthur Killinger
Patrick Moore
(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; 9/8/92, 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 Patrick Moore as a Citizen Member to the USS Alexandria Liaison Committee. The voting was as follows:
Ticer - Moore
Cleveland - Killinger
Donley - not yet arrived
Jackson - Moore
Pepper - Moore
Rich - Moore
Speck - Killinger
32. Alexandria Youth Services Commission
(The following persons volunteered for appointment to the above Commission:)
Alexandra Klein
Tricia Mundy
(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. 32; 9/8/92, 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 Alexandra Klein as a Youth Member to the Alexandria Youth Services Commission. The voting was as follows:
Ticer - Klein
Cleveland - Mundy
Donley - not yet arrived
Jackson - Klein
Pepper - Klein
Rich - Mundy
Speck - Klein
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New Business Item No. 1: WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried on a vote of 6-to-0, at 9:55 p.m., City Council convened in executive session at this time, for the purpose of discussing the assignment, performance, and salary of certain city officers or employees, pursuant to Section 2.1-344(l) of the Virginia Code. The voting was as follows:
Jackson "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Pepper "aye" Donley not yet arrived
Ticer "aye" Rich "aye"
Speck "aye"
Councilman Donley arrived at 10:00 p.m.
New Business Item No. 2: WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Vice Mayor Cleveland and carried unanimously, at 10:20 p.m., City Council reconvened its meeting of this date which was recessed for purpose of conducting an executive session. The voting was as follows:
Jackson "aye" Donley "aye"
Cleveland "aye" Pepper "aye"
Ticer "aye" Rich "aye"
Speck "aye"
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Council Member Rich and carried on a unanimous ROLL-CALL vote, City Council adopted the following resolution pertaining to the Executive Session. The voting was as follows:
Jackson "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Rich "aye" Donley "aye"
Ticer "aye" Pepper "aye"
Speck "aye"
The resolution reads as follows:RESOLUTION NO. 1612
WHEREAS, the Alexandria City Council has this 8th day of September, 1992, recessed into executive session pursuant to a motion made and adopted in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.1-344.1 of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by City Council that such executive session was conducted in accordance with Virginia law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that 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.
Councilman Jackson stated that in Executive Session, Council agreed to refer to the Director of Personnel Services a request for a reclassification evaluation of the Mayor's Aide.
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THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED, upon motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Donley and carried unanimously, at 10:25 p.m., the Regular Meeting of September 8, 1992, was adjourned. The voting was as follows:
Jackson "aye" Cleveland "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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