Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 13, 1995 - - 7:30 pm
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Present: Mayor Patricia S. Ticer, Vice Mayor Kerry J. Donley, Members of Council William C. Cleveland, William D. Euille, Redella S. Pepper, Lonnie C. Rich, and Lois L. Walker.
Absent: None.
Also Present: Mrs. Lawson, City Manager; Mr. Sunderland, City Attorney; Ms. Evans, Assistant City Manager; Ms. Steele, Deputy City Manager; Ms. Davis, Director of Housing; Ms. Boyd, Director of Citizen Assistance; Mr. Cyphers, Director of Human Services; Mr. O'Kane, Director of Transportation and Environmental Services; Mr. Lynn, Director of Planning and Zoning; Mr. Gitajn, Director of Financial and Information Services; Ms. Federico, Director of Historic Alexandria; Ms. Hansen, Deputy Director of Housing; Mr. Fertig, Director of Personnel Services; Mrs. Godwin, Director of Management and Budget; Mr. Kauffman, Director of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities; Dr. Lipsman, Director of Health; Dr. Claiborn, Director of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse; Ms. Fayne, Acting Special Assistant to the City Manager for Human Relations; Ms. Beidler, Registrar of Voters; Mr. Nayak, Elections Administrator; Ms. Barton, Travel Promotion Manager; Mr. McNamara, Executive Director of Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority; Mr. Cisco, Chairman, Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority; Fire Chief Hawkins; Police Chief Samarra; and Lieutenant Kaluta, Police Department.
Recorded by: Beverly I. Jett, CMC, City Clerk and Clerk of Council.
There was a Reception and Photo Exhibit to Showcase "Take Your Child to Work Day" held at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Lobby.
OPENING
The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Ticer, and the City Clerk called the Roll; all Members of City Council were present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Councilman Cleveland.
3. THERE BEING NO DISCUSSION, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Councilman Cleveland and carried unanimously, City Council approved the Minutes of (a) the Regular Meeting of May 23, 1995, as submitted. The voting was as follows:
Pepper "aye" Donley "aye"
Cleveland "aye" Euille "aye"
Ticer "aye" Rich "aye"
Walker "aye"
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4. THERE BEING NO DISCUSSION, upon motion by Vice Mayor Donley, seconded by Councilman Cleveland and carried unanimously, City Council received the report of the City Clerk dated June 6, 1995, which is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 4; 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference. The voting was as follows:
Donley "aye" Euille "aye"
Cleveland "aye" Pepper "aye"
Ticer "aye" Rich "aye"
Walker "aye"
5 . Presentation of Proclamation Declaring Saturday, June 24, as Robert The Bruce Day in Alexandria. (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; 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(Councilwoman Pepper presented the proclamation.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Councilman Euille and carried unanimously, City Council endorsed the proclamation. The voting was as follows:
Pepper "aye" Donley "aye"
Euille "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Ticer "aye" Rich "aye"
Walker "aye"
6. Presentation of Proclamation Commending Members of the Alexandria Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors for Distinguished Service to the Citizens of Alexandria. (Vice Mayor Donley)
(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; 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Councilman Cleveland and carried unanimously, City Council endorsed the proclamation. The voting was as follows:
Pepper "aye" Donley "aye"
Cleveland "aye" Euille "aye"
Ticer "aye" Rich "aye"
Walker "aye"
New Business Item No. 1: Dr. Lipsman, Health Department Director, provided Council with a status report on the recent testing for tuberculosis which is taking place at T.C. Williams High School as a result of a student contracting the disease. He stressed that there is really no risk to the public and no cause for alarm.
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REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER
CONSENT CALENDAR (7 - 16; 30 - 36)
7. Receipt of the Following Resignations From Members of Boards, Commissions and Committees:
(a) Alexandria-Caen Exchange Committee
Frank D. Forestiere
(b) Alexandria Commission on Employment
Emmitt Carlton
(c) Alexandria Social Services Advisory Board
Patricia I. Harris
(A copy of each of the above resignations 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-c); 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
8. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:
(a) Alexandria Community Policy and Management Team
1 Representative of a Private Organization or Association of Providers of Children's or Family Services Whose Office is Located Within the City
(b) Alexandria Economic Opportunities Commission
1 Representative of Council Member Lonnie C. Rich
(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. 8(a-b); 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
9. Consideration of Request to Vacate a Position on the Alexandria Community Services Board.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 25, 1995, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 9; 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 7, 1995, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 10; 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 31, 1995, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 11; 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
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12. Consideration of Application to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality for Funding a Pass-Through from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the Health Department Office of Environmental Quality, Air Pollution Control Program.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 22, 1995, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 12; 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
13. Consideration of Application to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles for Funding under the Highway Safety Program.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 2, 1995, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 13; 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
14. Consideration of Application to the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation for Funding from The Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 1, 1995, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 14; 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
15. Receipt of Annual Report from the Public Records Advisory Commission.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 31, 1995, together with the report, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 15; 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
16. Receipt of Annual Report from the Historic Alexandria Resources Commission.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 31, 1995, together with the report, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 16; 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
30. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to establish a regulatory system for the licensing and keeping of cats in the city, including a limitation on the number of cats that may be maintained in any one household.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 8, 1995, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 30; 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.
A copy of the 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. 30; 6/13/95, 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. 30; 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.
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Communications received on this item are on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 4 of Item No. 30; 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
31. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to increase the tax levied on cigarettes sold in the city from $0.20 to $0.25 per pack.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 8, 1995, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 31; 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.
A copy of the 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. 31; 6/13/95, 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. 31; 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
32. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to amend (1) the Potomac West Small Area Plan section of the 1992 Master Plan to change the land use designation of the property at 3200-3306 Mount Vernon Avenue from CSL/Commercial Service Low and CG/Commercial General and RH/Residential High to RM/Residential Medium and (2) the Old Town North Small Area Plan section of the 1992 Master Plan to change the land use designation of the property at 1200 North Pitt Street from OC/Office Commercial to CDX/Commercial Downtown-Old Town North.
(A copy of the 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. 32; 6/13/95, 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. 32; 6/13/95, 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 rezone (1) the property at 3200-3306 Mount Vernon Avenue from CSL/Commercial Service Low and CG/Commercial General, with proffers, and RC/Residential to RA/Residential and (2) the property at 1200 North Pitt Street from OC/Office Commercial to CDX/Commercial Downtown-Old Town North, and to remove all existing proffers.
(A copy of the 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; 6/13/95, 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; 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
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34 Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE (1) to amend section 4-508 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow more accessory apartments over commercial ground floor uses in the CD zone, and to allow fewer parking spaces, tandem parking and off-site parking for such accessory apartments, (2) to amend section 4-1105(C) of the Zoning Ordinance to provide for maximum floor area ratio of 3.0, without regard to lot lines, for land in the OCH zone within the boundaries of a project approved by a TranSUP within 1,000 feet of a metrorail station, and (3) to amend section 11-100 of the Zoning Ordinance to add a new provision allowing the director of planning and zoning to reduce minimum yard requirements based on an error in building location, within certain limits.
(A copy of the 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. 34; 6/13/95, 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. 34; 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
35. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to make supplemental appropriations for the support of the government of the City of Alexandria for fiscal year 1995.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 26, 1995, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 35; 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.
A copy of the 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. 35; 6/13/95, 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. 35; 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
36. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to make appropriations for the support of the government of the City of Alexandria for fiscal year 1996.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 26, 1995, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 36; 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.
A copy of the 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. 36; 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.
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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. 36; 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Council Member Rich, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council approved the consent calendar as presented. The City Manager's recommendations are as follows:
7. City Council received the following resignations with regret: (a) Frank D.Forestiere from the Alexandria-Caen Exchange Committee; (b) Emmitt Carlton from the Alexandria Commission on Employment; and (c) Patricia I. Harris from the Alexandria Social Services Advisory Board; and requested the Executive Secretary to send the appropriate letters of appreciation and to advertise the vacancies in the usual manner.
8. City Council appointed (a) Patricia Harris as a Representative of a Private Organization or Association of Providers of Children's or Family Services Whose Office is Located Within the City to the Alexandria Community Policy and Management Team; and (b) Gila Harris as a Representative of Council Member Lonnie C. Rich to the Alexandria Economic Opportunities Commission.
9. City Council declared the citizen position on the Community Services Board vacant and authorized the Executive Secretary for Boards and Commissions to advertise the vacancy.
10. City Council noted that this is incorporated in Docket Item No #35.
11. 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.
12. City Council authorized the City Manager to: (1) submit a grant application to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality for funding as a pass-through from EPA, in the amount of $40,870, for the OEQ; and (2) execute all necessary documents that may be required.
13. City Council approved the City Manager's submission of this grant application to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. The grant application deadline was June 1, 1995, and the grant application has been transmitted to the State contingent upon City Council's approval.
14. City Council authorized the City Manager to: (1) submit a grant application, in conjunction with the Northern Virginia Planning District Commission, to the Department of Conservation and Recreation for funding, in the amount of $55,444, of which $29,000 will pass through to the City for the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program; and (2) execute all necessary documents that may be required.
15. City Council received the report of the Public Records Advisory Commission and thanked the Commission for its efforts on behalf of the City.
16. City Council received the report of the Historic Alexandria Resources Commission and thanked the Commission for its efforts on behalf of the City.
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30. City Council introduced the ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, June 17, 1995.
31. City Council introduced the ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, June 17, 1995.
32. City Council introduced the ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, June 17, 1995.
33. City Council introduced the ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, June 17, 1995.
34. City Council introduced the ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, June 17, 1995.
35. City Council introduced the ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, June 17, 1995.
36. City Council introduced the ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, June 17, 1995.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
The voting was as follows:
Rich "aye" Donley "aye"
Pepper "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Ticer "aye" Euille "aye"
Walker "aye"
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)
WITHOUT OBJECTION, City Council considered Docket Item No. 29 at this time.
29. Consideration of Request to Modify the Commissioner Qualifications for the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. (#9 5/23/95)
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 19, 1995, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 29; 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.
A copy of Mr. Jones' letter dated June 12, 1995, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 29; 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.
A copy of a petition containing 416 signatures in support of Ms. Younger is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 3 of Item No. 29; 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(General Discussion. Members of City Council participated in the discussion.
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Council Member Walker stated that it is necessary for each person on a Board or Commission to remember that one of their responsibilities is to leave their particular Board or Commission in such a position that leadership can be passed on from one person to another. She requested Mrs. Younger to make sure that after the end of her second term that she will pass on to another person her duties so that the next person will be able to follow.)
WITHOUT OBJECTION, Romona Younger thanked Council for its consideration. She stated that she will continue, as she has done since she has been appointed to the ARHA Board, to work for the good, for the benefit, for the help and the support and betterment of people in public housing. Her record and dedication speak for itself.
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Cleveland, seconded by Councilman Euille and carried on a ROLL-CALL vote of 5-to-2, City Council approved the ARHA Boards's request that the ARHA Commissioner designated by the Alexandria Resident Council be a resident of public or publicly assisted housing; and repealed Resolution Number 1438 which expanded the ARHA Board and created the designated position for a representative from the Resident Council; adopted the resolution which modifies the commissioner qualifications to require that the representative of the Alexandria Resident Council on the ARHA Board be a resident of public or publicly assisted housing; and approved that the incumbent will be grandfathered and allowed to complete the three remaining years of her term; at the expiration of the incumbent's term the Executive Secretary for Boards and Commissions will advertise the vacancy. The voting was as follows:
Cleveland "aye" Donley "no"
Euille "aye" Pepper "aye"
Ticer "aye" Rich "no"
Walker "aye"
The resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1744
WHEREAS, Section 204(2) of the Alexandria City Charter grants City Council the authority to create a housing authority; and
WHEREAS, Section 36-11 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, empowers City Council to appoint at least five, but no more than nine persons to serve as the Authority's Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is authorized to require that one or more commissioners be selected from the membership of one or more of the City's agencies, boards or commissions, retaining to itself the ultimate authority to appoint such selectees to the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA) Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, on February 27, 1990, the City Council expanded the ARHA Board from seven to nine commissioners, and added designated seats on the Board for a representative from the Alexandria Resident Council to be selected by the Resident Council and appointed by City Council, and a representative from the Alexandria Landlord-Tenant Relations Board to be selected by the Board and appointed by City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that there is a need to clarify the commissioner qualifications for the ARHA Board with respect to one of the designated seats for groups that represent tenant interests;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Alexandria City Council:
1. That the number of commissioners on the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners shall be nine; and
2. That there shall be seven citizen members appointed by the Council; one representative from the Alexandria Landlord-Tenant Relations Board, to be selected by the Alexandria Landlord-Tenant Relations Board and appointed by City Council; and one representative from the Alexandria Resident Council (ARC), to be selected by the Resident Council and appointed by City Council. The ARC representative must be a resident of public or publicly assisted housing.
3. That the resolution become effective upon its adoption by the City Council.
17. Consideration of a Proposal to Name the Park at King Street, Daingerfield Road and Diagonal Road the "King Street Gardens Park."
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 1, 1995, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 17; 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Council Member Walker, seconded simultaneously by Councilwoman Pepper and Councilman Cleveland and carried unanimously, City Council approved naming the park located in the triangle of land formed by the intersections of King Street, Diagonal Road and Daingerfield Road as King Street Gardens Park. The Park and Recreation Commission passed a motion supporting this name at a Public Hearing held on June 1. The voting was as follows:
Walker "aye" Ticer "aye"
Pepper "aye" Donley "aye"
Cleveland "aye" Euille "aye"
Rich "aye"
18. Discussion Regarding Enforcement of the State "Use or Lose" Law for Juveniles Arrested for Drug and Alcohol Violations. (Council Member Rich)
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 6, 1995, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 18; 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(General Discussion. Council Member Rich directed questions to Police Chief Samarra and Detective Lawhorne.)
WITHOUT OBJECTION, Sandra Levy spoke concerning a small group of parents who spoke to Chief Samarra about this issue.
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Council Member Rich, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council received this report. The voting was as follows:
Rich "aye" Donley "aye"
Pepper "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Ticer "aye" Euille "aye"
Walker "aye"
WITHOUT OBJECTION, City Council considered Docket Item No. 28 at this time.
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28. Consideration of Changes in Plans for the Previously Approved $150,000 in Home Purchase Assistance for the Arlandria/Chirilagua Housing Cooperative (currently the Potomac Village Apartments).
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 5, 1995, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 28; 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(General Discussion. Members of City Council participated in the discussion of this item.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Donley, seconded by Councilman Cleveland and carried unanimously, City Council approved (1) providing the $150,000 portion of the loan earmarked for homeownership assistance in a lump sum to the Arlandria/Chirilagua Housing Cooperative to establish a revolving loan fund, rather than providing assistance directly from the City to the individual purchasers; and (2) awarding the loan with the following conditions: (a) the Cooperative must follow procedures prescribed by the City for determining eligibility and must provide satisfactory documentation of eligibility to the City before final approval of each loan; and (b) in accordance with conditions previously approved by Council, the loan must be repaid to the City, with 3% interest, compounded annually, upon sale of the property by the Cooperative corporation for a use other than low-income cooperative housing, except that the residents must first be offered the right of first refusal for their individual units. This condition will be established in the form of a covenant running with the land and recorded in the land records, but subordinate to the first deed of trust. The voting was as follows:
Donley "aye" Euille "aye"
Cleveland "aye" Pepper "aye"
Ticer "aye" Rich "aye"
Walker "aye"
19. Consideration of Report of the Chamber of Commerce's Suggested Performance Standards for the City's Budget. (Council Member Rich)
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 7, 1995, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 19; 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(General Discussion. Members of City Council, City Manager Lawson and Office of Management and Budget Director Godwin participated in the discussion.
Council Member Walker requested that the performance standards become part of what we have already been working on. She stated that the Budget cycle last year had a lot of benchmarks set up and Council had talked to BFAAC about really improving and setting up those benchmarks in the coming year in the Budget cycle. She indicated that Council has also just gone through the visioning session which should give Council some additional goals. She stated that maybe in the fall Council should have some kind of briefing which goes over the vision-setting goals, putting them together with the Chamber's request and whatever other benchmarks that we might want in the next year's Budget, so that we have a fairly comprehensive set of goals and benchmarks that we are working toward.
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Vice Mayor Donley requested the City Manager to place this issue on the agenda for the June 27 City/School breakfast meeting for discussion about the School Board's consideration of performance standards, in particular, working with the Chamber of Commerce to develop results-oriented standards.
City Manager Lawson stated that staff will meet with BFAAC and the Chamber to discuss this issue. The staff will come back with a report to Council in the fall.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Donley, seconded simultaneously by Councilman Cleveland and Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council (a) adopted the Chamber's suggestion that staff develop performance standards for youth services, public safety and economic development, and that the staff provide such draft standards for consideration by Council early in the fall; and (b) deferred action on School's suggested performance standards and referred them to the School Board for its consideration. The voting was as follows:
Donley "aye" Ticer "aye"
Cleveland "aye" Euille "aye"
Pepper "aye" Rich "aye"
Walker "aye"
20. Consideration of the FY 1994 Affirmative Action Utilization Analysis and Applicant Tracking System Report.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 13, 1995, together with the Report, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 20; 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Euille, seconded simultaneously by Councilwoman Pepper and Council Member Walker and carried unanimously, City Council received the Report. The voting was as follows:
Euille "aye" Ticer "aye"
Pepper "aye" Donley "aye"
Walker "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Rich "aye"
NOTE: During the month of April the Report was presented to the Commission for Women, the Commission on Human Rights, the Commission on Persons with Disabilities, the City Manager's AA/EEO Advisory Committee, and the presidents of the City employee groups, for their review and comment. Comments returned to this office from the groups that responded are noted within the Discussion section of the City Manager's memorandum.
21. Consideration of Recommendations of the Early Childhood Commission Relative to Use of Fiscal Year 1996 Children's Fund Monies.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 19, 1995, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 21; 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
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(General Discussion. Councilwoman Pepper spoke to the Montessori philosophy. She asked the Commission to look to see if there are certain Montessori concepts that work well for us. What she would like to come out of this is a better understanding of what other jurisdictions are doing and just to see if there are some things that we could make use of. Staff will report to Council.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Councilman Cleveland and carried on a vote of 6-to-0, City Council approved the recommendations of the Early Childhood Commission that: (1) $653,973 of the $717,000 approved FY 1996 Children's Fund monies be allocated to continue all but four of the currently funded Comprehensive Services projects and Local Match programs that will continue through FY 1996; (2) the balance of the $717,000 FY 1996 Children's Fund ($63,027) remain uncommitted, and that the Early Childhood Commission make recommendations for its use to City Council in the fall; (3) up to $127,655 in Children's Funds local match monies that remain unmatched as of June 20, 1995 be distributed to full-day, accredited child care centers serving at-risk children to provide scholarships for at-risk children in FY 1996; and (4) $9,740 in unspent FY 1995 Children's Fund monies be transferred to the Crisis Aid Child Care Fund for expenditure in FY 1996. The voting was as follows:
Pepper "aye" Donley "aye"
Cleveland "aye" Euille out of room
Ticer "aye" Rich "aye"
Walker "aye"
22. Consideration of Proposal from the Alexandria Electoral Board to Sell the City's Shouptronic 1242 Voting Machines and Purchase the ES-2000 AccuVote Voting System.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 4, 1995, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 22; 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.
A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 13, 1995, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 22; 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(General Discussion. Members of City Council, Secretary to the Electoral Board Lineberry, Elections Administrator Nayak, and City Manager Lawson participated in the discussion.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Councilman Cleveland and carried unanimously, City Council authorized the Electoral Board to sell the City's Shoup voting machines and purchase the AccuVote system. The voting was as follows:
Pepper "aye" Donley "aye"
Cleveland "aye" Euille "aye"
Ticer "aye" Rich "aye"
Walker "aye"
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23. Consideration of Transfer of Four Part-time Community Integrated Service System (CISS) Personnel from the Alexandria Health Department to the City for Continued Employment from Grant Funding.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 26, 1995, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 23; 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Donley, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council approved the transfer of $86,419 in Community Integrated Service System (CISS) grant monies for maternal and infant health services from the Virginia Department of Health (Alexandria Health Department) to the City to establish and fund four part-time grant-funded City positions (2.75 FTE's) at the Arlandria Health Center for Women and Children. These positions would terminate upon expiration of the grant. All persons who fill these positions will be notified of this condition of employment. The voting was as follows:
Donley "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Pepper "aye" Euille "aye"
Ticer "aye" Rich "aye"
Walker "aye"
NOTE: DOCKET ITEM NOS. 24 and 25 were considered together. With respect to Docket Item No. 24, each recommendation was voted on separately.
24. Consideration of the Issuance of Section 8 Certificates and Vouchers by the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 6, 1995, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 24; 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
25. Consideration of Acceptance of an Allocation of Grant Funds to the City of Alexandria from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 6, 1995, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 25; 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.
A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 12, 1995, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item Nos. 24 and 25; 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(General Discussion. City Manager Lawson gave City Council an overview of these two docket items.
City Manager Lawson stated that there is no specific language in the recommendation, but in a staff discussion with ARHA staff last week there was an understanding, and she stated that if we could make it explicit tonight on the record as a part of this, we would not have to defer action on this item to work out the language. She indicated that the language would be that if you approve the issuance to ARHA by HUD of thirty-six relocation Section 8 certificates that they will neither increase the number of public housing units in the City nor the Section 8 existing certificates. If a family is moved out of public housing into one of these Section 8 relocation certificates, they have checked with HUD and it is not possible to preclude that family if they don't want to come
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back to public housing into keeping their Section 8 certificate. But, what the Housing Authority would do is, they would reduce another Section 8 existing certificate and the City will get a monthly report that will address all of this information.
The thirty-six new Section 8 certificates are relocation certificates only and will range anywhere from twenty-two to thirty-six depending upon the number of bedroom units and how many dollars they are going to need for it, but they cannot be used to add to the Section 8 existing supply. If a family decides that they are going to keep one of these Section 8 certificates when they move out and don't want to move back in, then the Section 8 existing will be reduced in effect by that number.
Mr. McNamara, ARHA Executive Director, addressed this issue.
Members of City Council participated in the discussion.)
24. WHEREUPON, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Donley, seconded by Councilman Cleveland, (1) that City Council approve the issuance by ARHA of 36 new Section 8 certificates and vouchers to households that must be temporarily relocated due to planned renovation work in public housing properties, with the understanding that, once returned to ARHA, these vouchers and certificates will be placed in a "relocation pool" for future modernization activities; and (2) that City Council approved ARHA's application for 4 Section 8 vouchers as part of a metropolitan-wide application for Section 8 vouchers for persons with HIV/AIDS and authorized the City Manager to execute the customarily required letter of support for ARHA's application.
(Further Discussion. Council Member Rich indicated that he supports the thirty-six new Section 8 certificates and vouchers listed under recommendation (1); however, he does not support the additional four Section 8 vouchers listed under recommendation 2).
Vice Mayor Donley agreed to separate the recommendations into two separate motions.)
24. WHEREUPON, a substitute motion was made by Vice Mayor Donley, seconded by Councilman Cleveland and carried unanimously, to divide the motion into two parts as follows: City Council approved the issuance by ARHA of 36 new Section 8 certificates and vouchers to households that must be temporarily relocated due to planned renovation work in public housing properties, with the understanding that, once returned to ARHA, these vouchers and certificates will be placed in a "relocation pool" for future modernization activities. The voting was as follows:
Donley "aye" Euille "aye"
Cleveland "aye" Pepper "aye"
Ticer "aye" Rich "aye"
Walker "aye"
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24. THEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Donley, seconded by Councilman Cleveland and carried on a vote of 6-to-1, City Council approved ARHA's application for 4 Section 8 vouchers as part of a metropolitan-wide application for Section 8 vouchers for persons with HIV/AIDS and authorized the City Manager to execute the customarily required letter of support for ARHA's application. The voting was as follows:
Donley "aye "Euille "aye"
Cleveland "aye" Pepper "aye"
Ticer "aye" Rich "no"
Walker "aye"
25. WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Donley, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried on a vote of 6-to-1, City Council: (1) formally acknowledged the receipt of Federal Fiscal Year 1993 and 1994 funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program; and (2) authorized the City Manager to sign the Certification of Consistency with the City of Alexandria's Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy. The voting was as follows:
Donley "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Pepper "aye" Euille "aye"
Ticer "aye" Rich "no"
Walker "aye"
26. Consideration of Homeownership Resale Guidelines for the Robert Pierre Johnson Housing Development Corporation's Stevenson Court Condominium Project.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 6, 1995, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 26; 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Cleveland, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council approved the Homeownership Resale Guidelines for the Robert Pierre Johnson Housing Development Corporation's condominium project on Stevenson Avenue as contained in the amendment to the City's FFY 1994 Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program Description. The voting was as follows:
Cleveland "aye" Donley "aye"
Pepper "aye" Euille "aye"
Ticer "aye" Rich "aye"
Walker "aye"
27. Consideration of the Use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds to Support the Empowerment Network Foundation's Alexandria Center for Entrepreneurship.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 7, 1995, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 27; 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(General Discussion. The Members of City Council and the City Manager participated in the discussion.)
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WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Cleveland, seconded by Vice Mayor Donley and carried unanimously, City Council deferred this item until the June 27, 1995 legislative meeting with the request that the City Manager meet with Councilman Cleveland, Vice Mayor Donley, George Mason University, Joe Pettiford, Richard Flaherty, the Empowerment Network and staff to address the questions raised tonight. The voting was as follows:
Cleveland "aye" Euille "aye"
Donley "aye" Pepper "aye"
Ticer "aye" Rich "aye"
Walker "aye"
REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
None
ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
(a) Vice Mayor Donley indicated that he had the distinct pleasure of addressing the Retired Police and Fire Fighters Association members at its Annual Dinner held June 10, 1995, at Cameron Station. He commended the members for all their volunteer efforts.
(b) Vice Mayor Donley spoke to the Eisenhower Partnership and the "Hoop It Up Tournament" which will be held this summer on August 11 and 12, in Eisenhower Valley. This is a tournament that is sponsored by the National Basketball Association and is a nationwide affair. Staff was requested to coordinate and report back to Council on the details.
(c) Councilwoman Pepper spoke about the Reception and Photo Exhibit to showcase "Take Your Child to Work Day" which was held this evening in the City Hall lobby and encouraged people to drop by to look at it. She personally thanked Ann Dagastano who was her "borrowed" student for that day.
(d) Councilwoman Pepper congratulated John Mennell who has recently been appointed as Business and Community Development Agent for The Avenue Partnership.
Mayor Ticer indicated that Mr. Mennell said that he will clean up the tree wells on the 2000 block of Mt. Vernon Avenue; however, he asked if the City would provide the mulch to put around the trees. Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Director Kauffman will address this issue.
Council Member Walker stated that he is not only out there active on The Avenue, but he started The Avenue "Walk", which starts at 8:00 a.m. every Saturday morning at George Washington Middle School. The walk is from Braddock Road, George Washington Middle School, all the way to Four Mile Run. You are really looking at the Avenue, talking to the shopkeepers and anybody and everybody are welcome to join the group on Saturday mornings.
(e) Council Member Walker noted that the seasons of three organizations in Alexandria are almost over. They are the Alexandria Symphony, Opera Americana and MetroStage which are located off of Duke Street across from the King Street Metro Station. She urged persons to attend the MetroStage final production which ends on June 25. It is a comedy called "Good Evening." She urged everyone to support these organizations throughout the year.
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(f) Councilman Euille announced that he has been working with a group of parents located in public housing in Alexandria. They are concerned parents wanting to ensure that the youth in public housing will have some positive goals this summer. They are named "Just Kicking It." They will be holding two car washes on consecutive Sundays, June 18 and June 25, at the Shell Gas Station on Duke Street and Roth Street, from 8:00 a.m. until such time as when the volume of cars dies down. The intent of the car wash is a fundraiser to help raise money so that they can provide for activities for the youth in public housing this summer. One of the major events is to take approximately 150 kids to Kings Dominion for a one-day outing.
(g) Councilman Euille announced that he attended a program that was sponsored by the Police and Sheriff Departments. This was the DARE program at Hammond Middle School. He indicated that he was the only non-participant that attended. He stated that on four or five consecutive Wednesday dates they had advertised the DARE program and the intent was to generate interest on the part of parents in the City to come out to learn more about drug awareness. He indicated that it was very discouraging. He encouraged persons to participate.
(h) Councilman Cleveland announced that the Untouchables will be having its Second Annual Prayer Breakfast at the Charles Houston Recreation Center on June 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The cost is $15 for all you can eat. The money will go to send approximately sixty kids to camp for a week.
(i) Council Member Rich spoke to Patrick Welsh's article in the Outlook section of the Washington Post. He indicated that it was a very positive article about the schools. He noted, in particular, Mr. Welsh's comments about the principal at George Washington Middle School who has helped turn around problems at the school. Parents are upbeat, staff morale is good, students are doing well and there is an atmosphere of discipline and order in the school.
(j) Mayor Ticer reported that she attended the Department of Labor's program today about the Summer Jobs Program. The theme this morning for the press conference, which Bill Euille attended as a participant in employing four youths for the summer, was an emphasis on public/private partnership. She stated that on the scale of our population we have done a very good job in our ACE, our Commission on Employment and PIC have done an excellent job. They set a goal this year for private jobs and they exceeded that goal.
(k) Mayor Ticer announced that she had an opportunity to go with Congressman Moran to the Pentagon to welcome Scott O'Grady back. We would have liked to have had him tonight to present a resolution to him; however, the pressures were overwhelming him. We are very proud of him.
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OTHER
37. Consideration of City Council Schedule.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 7, 1995, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 37; 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Council Member Rich, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council received the City Council Schedule. The voting was as follows:
Rich "aye" Donley "aye"
Pepper "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Ticer "aye" Euille "aye"
Walker "aye"
CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS
38. Alexandria Commission on Employment
1 Business Representative
(The following person volunteered and was recommended for appointment to the above Commission:)
NAME ENDORSED BY:
Robyn Fitzgerald* Pamela T. Oerth
*Residency Waiver Required Harriet S. Yaffe
(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. 38; 6/13/95, 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 Robyn Fitzgerald as a Business Representative to the Alexandria Commission on Employment. The voting was as follows:
Ticer - Fitzgerald
Donley - Fitzgerald
Cleveland - Fitzgerald
Euille - Fitzgerald
Pepper - Fitzgerald
Rich - Fitzgerald
Walker - Fitzgerald
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39. Alexandria Consumer Affairs Commission
1 Citizen Member
(The following persons volunteered for appointment to the above Commission:)
NAME ENDORSED BY:
John Daly
Lynn Jordan
Ellen Nayeri
William Reagan
John Villafranco
(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. 39; 6/13/95, 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 John Daly as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Consumer Affairs Commission. The voting was as follows:
Ticer - Daly
Donley - Daly
Cleveland - Daly
Euille - Daly
Pepper - Daly
Rich - Daly
Walker - Daly
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)
40. Consideration of an Amendment to Budget Resolution #1719 Regarding the Treatment of Final Revenue Adjustments During the Budget Process. (Council Member Rich) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 7, 1995, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 40; 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Euille, seconded by Council Member Rich and carried on a ROLL-CALL vote of 6-to-0, City Council amended the budget resolution to reflect any net change in General Fund revenues that results from staff's final revenue adjustments as a change in the City Manager's proposed appropriation from undesignated fund balance. The voting was as follows:
Euille "aye" Donley "aye"
Rich "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Ticer "aye" Pepper out of room
Walker "aye"
The resolution reads as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 1745
WHEREAS, the City of Alexandria and the Greater Washington region face continued economic stagnation; and
WHEREAS, the Alexandria City council has previously exhibited restraint when considering its annual budget and financial policies; and
WHEREAS, the Alexandria City Council wishes to establish structure surrounding upcoming budget deliberations in these trying economic times;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, that the Council shall, for the purposes of consideration of the Budget for the City of Alexandria, adhere to the following rules of procedure:
Section (a) Proposed Budget for the City of Alexandria
(1) For purposes of this resolution, the budget baseline of revenue rates and expenditure levels for the fiscal year shall be that proposed by the Manager of the City of Alexandria.
(2) For purposes of this resolution, the Office of Management and Budget shall provide revenue and/or expenditure projections for any motion or amendment which could effect the proposed budget specified in paragraph (1).
Section (b) Maximum Expenditure Levels May Not Exceed Sum of Projected Revenue and Appropriation from Undesignated Fund Balance in Proposed Budget --
(1) It shall not be in order in the Alexandria City Council to consider any motion or amendment to the proposed budget of the City of Alexandria if such motion or amendment would have the effect of increasing any specific budget outlays above the level of such outlays contained in the proposed budget specified in section (a) of this resolution, or would have the effect of reducing any specific revenues below the level contained in the proposed budget specified in section (a) of this resolution, unless such motion or amendment makes at least an equivalent reduction in other specific budget outlays, identifies an equivalent increase in other specific revenues, or an equivalent combination thereof.
(2) In the Alexandria City Council any appropriation from the Undesignated Fund Balance or like account beyond that proposed in the Manager's proposed budget shall require an affirmative vote of five Council Members.
(3) In the event that the City Manager recommends final revenue adjustments that result in a net increase or net decrease from the revenue estimates specified in section (a) of this resolution, the net change in the revenue estimate shall be reflected as a change in the proposed appropriation from the Undesignated Fund Balance. As specified in Section 2 (b), any appropriation from the Undesignated Fund Balance beyond that proposed in the Manager's proposed budget, including the net effect of final revenue adjustments, shall require an affirmative vote of five Council Members.
Section (c) Expiration -- The provisions of this resolution shall expire on June 30, 1997.
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41. Consideration of Resoluion Regarding the "Work First" Welfare Alternative Proposed in the United States Senate. (Council Member Rich) (ROLL-CALL VOTE)
(A copy of the proposed resolution, together with attachments, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 41; 6/13/95, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(General Discussion. There was considerable discussion between the City Council and the City Manager.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Council Member Rich, seconded by Vice Mayor Donley and carried on a ROLL-CALL vote of 6-to-0-to-1, City Council adopted the resolution, as amended, by adding another Whereas clause to read as follows: "and WHEREAS, City Council would request any assistance that might be available to aid localities in job creation/expansion efforts;". The voting was as follows:
Rich "aye" Cleveland "abstain"
Donley "aye" Euille "aye"
Ticer "aye" Pepper "aye"
Walker "aye"
The resolution, as amended, reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1746
WHEREAS, President Clinton proposed to "end welfare as we know it" in his campaign and later in office; and
WHEREAS, the majority party in the House and Senate of the United States Congress is developing welfare reform bills that end welfare as an entitlement, devolve welfare programs to the states by sending them block grants to develop their own programs, but do not address the inadequacies of current work requirements; and
WHEREAS, the minority party in the United States Senate has last week proposed an alternative reform program, called "Work First" that:
- jettisons the 60-year old Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program in favor of a temporary aid program that would end after five years;
- emphasizes that recipients must obtain jobs in the private sector instead of focusing primarily on education and training;
- requires states to put 50 per cent of their recipients to work by the year 2001 and offers states fiscal rewards for successful job placements and fiscal punishment for failure to comply with work requirements;
- offers child care and medical insurance for up to two years after recipients leave welfare rolls to make work pay;
- requires states to maintain their traditional level of support and prohibits them from reducing benefits below 1988 levels; and
WHEREAS, the minority party's "Work First" proposal supports the work of the City's Social Services Advisory Board and the City Council to put the primary emphasis in Alexandria on work; and
WHEREAS, the City Council would request any assistance that might be available to aid localities in job creation/expansion efforts;
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, PATRICIA S. TICER, Mayor of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, and on behalf of the Alexandria City Council, do hereby support and endorse the minority party's "Work First" proposal in the United States Congress and urge immediate passage.
The City Manager announced that the Police Chief was available at the conclusion of this meeting to brief Members of City Council on his recent press release with respect to the Police Department Administrative Investigation of the Use of Force by certain police officers.*
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED, upon motion by Vice Mayor Donley, seconded by Council Member Rich and carried unanimously, at 10:55 p.m., the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, June 13, 1995, was adjourned. The voting was as follows:
Donley "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Rich "aye" Euille "aye"
Ticer "aye" Pepper "aye"
Walker "aye"
*NOTE: The briefing was concluded at approximately 11:57 p.m.
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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