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Special Meeting
Wednesday, January 24, 1996 - - 7:30 pm
(In lieu of the Regular Meeting of
Tuesday, January 23, 1996)


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Present: 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. Boyd, Director of Citizen Assistance; Mr. Lynn, Director of Planning and Zoning; Mrs. Godwin, Director of Management and Budget; Mr. Gitajn, Director of Financial and Information Services; Mr. Neckel, Director of Finance; Ms. Federico, Director of Historic Alexandria; Mr. Brannan, Assistant City Manager; Ms. Davis, Director of Housing; Mr. O'Kane, Director of Transportation and Environmental Services; Dr. Claiborn, Director of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse; Mr. Caton, Legislative Director; Ms. Casteel, Deputy Director, Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities; Ms. Barton, Travel Promotion Manager; Ms. Fayne, Special Assistant to the City Manager; Ms. Schmitt, Division Chief, Accounting; Fire Chief Hawkins; Police Chief Samarra; and Lieutenant Kaluta, Police Department.

Recorded: Beverly I. Jett, CMC, City Clerk and Clerk of Council.



There was a City Council Work Session with the Members of the Eisenhower Avenue Public/Private Partnership, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Workroom.

Vice Mayor Donley made opening remarks. Members of the Eisenhower Partnership introduced themselves. Donald Simpson gave an overview of the Eisenhower Partnership. Agnes P. Artemel gave a report on the Partnership's achievements during its First Year; plans and budget for 1996; and spoke to the Eisenhower Partnership and the City working together. Robert E. Buchanan, 1996 President of the Partnership, spoke about the future of the Eisenhower Partnership and had the Chair of the various committees give a status of the activities of their committee.

There was City Council discussion on various issues that were raised. City Manager Lawson and Members of the Partnership participated in the discussion.

At approximately 7:30 p.m., the Work Session was concluded.

(A copy of the agenda and material relating to this Work Session are on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, and are incorporated herewith as part of the record by reference.)




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(It was noted that a Notice of this Special Meeting had been previously served upon each Member of Council, pursuant to a provision of the City Charter, a copy of the Notice certified by each Member of Council being on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council.)

OPENING

The Meeting was called to Order by Vice Mayor Donley, and the City Clerk called the Roll; all Members of City Council were present.

3. THERE BEING NO DISCUSSION, upon motion by Council Member Rich, seconded by Council Member Walker and carried unanimously, City Council approved the Minutes of (a) the Special Meeting of January 5, 1996; and (b) the Special Meeting of January 11, 1996, as submitted. The voting was as follows:


Rich "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Walker "aye" Euille "aye"
Donley "aye" Pepper "aye"

4. THERE BEING NO DISCUSSION, upon motion by Council Member Rich, seconded by Councilman Cleveland and carried unanimously, City Council received the report of the City Clerk dated January 17, 1996, which is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 4; 1/24/96, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference. The voting was as follows:

Rich "aye" Euille "aye"
Cleveland "aye" Pepper "aye"
Donley "aye" Walker "aye"

5. Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing Eight Alexandria Businesses for Being Among the 500 Fastest-growing U. S. Technology Companies. [Vice Mayor Kerry J. 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. 5; 1/24/96, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

(Vice Mayor Donley presented the proclamations.)

WITHOUT OBJECTION, City Council endorsed the proclamation.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER
ONSENT CALENDAR (6-7)
6. Consideration of Monthly Financial Report for the Period Ending December 31, 1995.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated January 17, 1996, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 6; 1/24/96, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)


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WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Euille, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council received the Financial Report for the period ending December 31, 1995, approved the planned capital expenditures discussed in the report, and authorized the City Manager to extend the contracts for the completion of the Duke Street Bridge rehabilitation. The voting was as follows:

Euille "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Pepper "aye" Rich "aye"
Donley "aye" Walker "aye"

7. Receipt of the Annual Report of the Alexandria Community Services Board.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated December 20, 1995, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 7; 1/24/96, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Euille, seconded by Council Member Walker and carried unanimously, City Council received the Alexandria Community Services Board FY 1995 Annual Report. The voting was as follows:

Euille "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Walker "aye" Pepper "aye"
Donley "aye" Rich "aye"

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

8. Consideration of the Report from the Transitional Board of Governors on the Plan for the Privatization of the Alexandria Convention and Business Bureau. [Vice Mayor Donley] [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated January 18, 1996, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 8; 1/24/96, 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 unanimous ROLL-CALL vote, City Council received the report, thanked the Members of the Transitional Board of Governors for their work on behalf of the City, and took the following actions: (1) approved the plan for the privatization of the Alexandria Convention and visitors Bureau to be renamed the Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association, Inc.; (2) repealed Resolution Number 1737 which established the Transitional Convention and Visitors Board of Governors; (3)
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authorized the City Attorney's Office to proceed with the formation of the Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association (ACVA), as a non-stock corporation; (4) approved, as recommended in the plan for privatization, that the Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association, Inc., remain located at the Ramsay House free of rental charges, and defer, until the spring of 1998, the possible co-location of the ACVA and the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership; (5) adopted the resolution conveying the computers, office equipment and furnishings now in use by the City's Convention and Visitors Bureau to the newly privatized Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association, Inc.; (6) requested that the City's Personnel Department assist the Board of Governors in the screening of qualified applicants for the Executive Director position; and (7) agreed that current full-time employees of the Alexandria Convention and Visitors Bureau who apply for a position with the new Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association, Inc., and are not selected for a position with the ACVA, will be placed in a vacant City position. The voting was as follows:

Pepper "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Rich "aye" Euille "aye"
Donley "aye" Walker "aye"

The resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1769
WHEREAS, the Alexandria City Council has received the report of the Transitional Board of Governors plan for the privatization of the Alexandria Convention and Visitors Bureau; and

WHEREAS, the Alexandria City Council has approved the adoption of the plan for privatization of the Alexandria Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB), effective July 1, 1996, as outlined in the report submitted by the Transitional Board of Governors; and

WHEREAS, a non-stock corporation to be known as the "Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association, Inc.," will be formed to carry out the mission now performed by the ACVB in a joint, cooperative effort by the City government, the hospitality industry, retail business and others in the new, membership-based corporation.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this resolution authorizes the City Manager to convey the attached listing of office equipment, computers, and furnishings presently located at the Ramsay House and utilized by the ACVB to the Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association, Inc., at such time as it has become incorporated and is ready to commence its activities.

9. Receipt of Report on the Financial Impact of the Federal Government Furlough and the Blizzard of '96. [Councilman Euille]

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated January 18, 1996, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 9; 1/24/96, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
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WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Euille, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council received the report. The voting was as follows:

Euille "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Pepper "aye" Rich "aye"
Donley "aye" Walker "aye"

10. Consideration of Community Development Block Grant Assistance to Residential Youth Services for the Acquisition and Renovation of a Property to Replace the Existing Girls' Home.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated January 18, 1996, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 10; 1/24/96, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

WITHOUT OBJECTION, City Council noted that this item has been deferred until the February 13, 1996 City Council Meeting.

11. Consideration of Update Report on Items Before the 1996 General Assembly.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated January 22, 1996, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 11; 1/24/96, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, a motion was made by Council Member Walker, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper that City Council adopt the positions in the legislative package with the exception of the budget recommendations which will be considered by the Legislative Committee beginning on Friday afternoon, and also to support the Northern Virginia Housing Coalition's Resolution to reaffirm the Virginia General Assembly's commitment to the Virginia Housing Partnership Revolving Fund (VHPRF) by (a) maintaining the VHPRF as a separate entity and not consolidating it with the Virginia Housing Development Authority's (VHDA) Virginia Housing Fund and (b) appropriating $13 million in general funds for each year of the 1996-98 biennium (as was done for 1994-96) to continue to support the VHPRF.
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WHEREUPON, Council returned to the original motion, as amended, made by Council Member Walker, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council adopted the positions in the legislative package with the exception of the budget recommendations which will be considered by the Legislative Committee beginning on Friday afternoon, and also to support the Northern Virginia Housing Coalition's Resolution to reaffirm the Virginia General Assembly's commitment to the Virginia Housing Partnership Revolving Fund (VHPRF) by (a) maintaining the VHPRF as a separate entity and not consolidating it with the Virginia Housing Development Authority's (VHDA) Virginia Housing Fund and (b) appropriating $13 million in general funds for each year of the 1996-98 biennium (as was done for 1994-96) to continue to support the VHPRF, and supports the staff's position on the Comprehensive Services Act funding changes. The voting was as follows:

Walker "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Pepper "aye" Euille "aye"
Donley "aye" Rich "aye"

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

12. Receipt of the Report of the Alexandria Human Rights Commission on City Council Appointments to Boards and Commissions from 1992-1995.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated January 22, 1996, 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. 12; 1/24/96, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)





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WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Euille seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council (1) received the report; (2) thanked the members of the Human Rights Commission for their work on behalf of the City; and (3) adopted the following recommendations of the Human Rights Commission and requested that the Commission report back to Council on this issue in the fall: (a) that City Council request the Human Rights Commission to reappoint an ad hoc subcommittee composed of Human Rights Commissioners and community leaders for the purpose of developing ways to increase the number of applications from women, minorities and persons with disabilities for vacancies on the City's boards and commissions, particularly for the 10 high-profile boards and commissions identified by the Human Rights Commission report, and to make recommendations to City Council on whether the application process should be revised to obtain the most reliable and useful data possible; the recently announced plan by the Alexandria NAACP to create a Community Political Leadership Institute to help increase the number of minority group members applying for membership on appointed bodies will be of assistance in this effort; (b) that City Council continue to encourage community leaders to publicize commission vacancies, focusing particularly on minority publications, community centers and community events, and to assist in the recruitment of applicants for appointments to the City's boards and commissions; (c) that City Council request the Human Rights Commission to work closely with the Citizen Assistance Office to fine tune the data collection process so that applicants agree to complete and submit the Non-Discrimination Data Forms to ensure that data is available on all applicants for board and commission positions; and (d) that City Council request the Human Rights Commission to work closely with board and commission chairs and the Citizen Assistance Office to see that all appointees complete a Non-Discrimination Data Form, thus ensuring that information about appointees is included in statistical studies such as this. The voting was as follows:

Euille "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Pepper "aye" Rich "aye"
Donley "aye" Walker "aye"

ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

(a) Councilman Euille announced that the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority will hold a public hearing on the "Berg" public housing issue, on January 30, 1996, at 7:30 p.m. , in the Council Chamber. There will be another ARHA public hearing on February 13, 1996, at the Charles Houston Center. He encouraged all of those who want to voice their opinion on what should or what should not happen to the "Berg" to do so before ARHA makes its recommendations.

(b) Councilman Euille stated that he was discouraged to read that the Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA) passed the proposed regulation that would restrict VHDA mortgage credit based solely on marital status and familial relationships.

Vice Mayor Donley and Councilwoman Pepper spoke to this also.

Council Member Cleveland stated for the record that had he been in the room when Council took its vote on its resolution on Saturday, January 20, he would have voted with the Council.

(c) Councilwoman Pepper requested staff to comment on the baseball stadium proposal that Arlington officials have put forth.

Planning and Zoning Director Lynn spoke to this issue.





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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

13. Consideration of a Resolution to Rescind Resolution No. 1735 Which Announced City Council Support of Federal Legislation Calling for an Amendment to the United States Constitution Pertaining to the Nation's Flag. (#18 12/16/95) [Council Member Rich] [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
(Council Member Rich spoke to this item.]

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Council Member Rich, seconded by Councilman Euille and carried on a ROLL-CALL vote of 5-to-1, City Council adopted the resolution rescinding Resolution No. 1735. The voting was as follows:

Rich "aye" Cleveland "no"
Euille "aye" Pepper "aye"
Donley "aye" Walker "aye"

The resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1770
WHEREAS, on March 28, 1995, the Alexandria City Council adopted Resolution No. 1735; and

WHEREAS, such Resolution supported the goal of passing an amendment to the Constitution to protect the nation's flag from intentional acts of desecration; and

WHEREAS, the Alexandria City Council has been requested to reconsider Resolution No. 1735 and has now done so; and

WHEREAS, the Council has now concluded that our flag can better be protected and honored by preserving the principles for which it stands, particularly the Bill of Rights.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Alexandria City Council hereby rescinds Resolution No. 1735 and does not support any amendment to the Constitution that limits or restricts our Bill of Rights.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be transmitted to the City's congressional delegation, Senators John Warner and Charles Robb, and Congressman James Moran.

OTHER

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated January 19, 1996, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 14; 1/24/96, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Euille, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council (1) scheduled a work session with the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board (ARHA) to discuss the alternatives for Samuel Madden Homes at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Workroom on Tuesday, March 5, (staff is to reserve Council Chamber for overflow); (2) scheduled the Annual Meeting of the Alexandria Transit Company Stockholders at 7:20 p.m. in the Council Chambers before the Tuesday, February 13 City Council Meeting; and (3) noted that the following change and additions have been made to the Council schedule since the January 11 Council Meeting: Tuesday, January 23 Council work session and legislative meeting changed to Wednesday, January 24; added Wesdneday, January 24; added Wednesday, February 7 Council work session on Wilson Bridge; Saturday, February 10 Council Economic Summit; Tuesday, February 13 reception for winners of the Elementary School Art Contest; and Friday, April 26 dedication of the new Federal Courthouse; and that the Economic Summit to be held on Saturday, February 10, will begin at 8:30 a.m. and probably will be held at the Radisson. The voting was as follows:

Euille "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Pepper "aye" Rich "aye"
Donley "aye" Walker "aye"








CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS
NAME ENDORSED BY:
Barbara Clancy
Mary DeMinter
Mary DiGiulian
James Dolezal Jennifer Hollings
Kathleen Everett
Fletcher Johnston Jennifer Hollings
Patricia Hess
Beverly Patton
(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. 15; 1/24/96, 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: No one received the required four votes; therefore, there had to be a second balloting between DeMinter, Dolezal, Johnston, and Patton. The voting was as follows:

Donley - Dolezal
Cleveland - DeMinter
Euille - Dolezal
Pepper - Johnston
Rich - Patton
Walker - Dolezal


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Thereupon, ballots were again distributed, tellers were again appointed and the ballots again tallied with the following result: City Council appointed James Dolezal as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Beautification Commission. The voting was as follows:

Donley - Dolezal
Cleveland - DeMinter
Euille - Dolezal
Pepper - Johnston
Rich - Dolezal
Walker - Dolezal




(The following persons volunteered for appointment to the above Commission:)

Emily Davies

William Hendrickson

Mary Ellen Henry



(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. 16, 1/24/96; 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 Emily Davies as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Historical Restoration and Preservation Commission. The voting was as follows:

Donley - Davies
Cleveland - Davies
Euille - Davies
Pepper - Davies
Rich - Davies
Walker - Henry



17. Alexandria Sanitation Authority

(The following persons volunteered or were recommended for appointment to the above Authority:)

Harlan Forbes, III*
Thomas O'Keeffe Nicholas Dmytryszyn
Craig Veith
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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. 17; 1/24/96, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

Whereupon, ballots were distributed, tellers were appointed and the ballots tallied with the following result: City Council reappointed Harlan Forbes, III, as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Sanitation Authority. The voting was as follows:

Donley - Forbes
Cleveland - Forbes
Euille - O'Keeffe
Pepper - Forbes
Rich - Forbes
Walker - O'Keeffe

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED, upon motion by Councilman Euille, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, at 10:05 p.m., the Special Meeting of Wednesday, January 24, 1996, was adjourned. The voting was as follows:

Euille "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Pepper "aye" Rich "aye"
Donley "aye" Walker "aye"



APPROVED BY:


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KERRY J. DONLEY VICE MAYOR

ATTEST:

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Beverly I. Jett, CMC, City Clerk



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