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Office of the City Clerk
February 19, 1997

There Will Be A City Council Work
Session With The Interim Board Of Directors
For The Potomac West Alliance Pilot Project
At 6:00 p.m. In The Council Workroom.


Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 25, 1997 - - 7:30 p.m.

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OPENING

1. Calling the Roll.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

2. Invocation. By:_________________________________________________________

3. Reading and Acting upon the Minutes of the Following Meeting of City Council:

(a) The Regular Meeting of February 11, 1997.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

4. Report of the City Clerk.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

5. Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming March 8, 1997, as St. Patrick's Day Parade Day in the City of Alexandria. (Mayor Donley and Vice Mayor Pepper)

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

6. Presentation of Proclamation Honoring Alexandria Hospital on Its 125th Anniversary. (Mayor Donley)

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

7. Presentation of Proclamation Honoring the Social Services Advisory Board and Members Carolyn Merck and Sophie Korczyk.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

8. Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing Project Discovery for Being Selected Program of the Year. (Councilman Euille)

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
OPENING (continued)

9. Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing March as Women's History Month in the City of Alexandria.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

CONSENT CALENDAR (10 - 15)

10. Receipt of the Following Resignations from Members of Boards, Commissions and Committees:

(a) Alexandria Building Code Board of Appeals
Edward T. Revere

(b) Alexandria Community Services Board
Richard Ryan, M.D.

11. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:

(a) Alexandria Commission on Employment
1 Business Representative

2 Citizens-at-Large

(b) Historic Alexandria Resources Commission
1 Representative From the Alexandria Society For the
Preservation of Black Heritage

12. Receipt of the Community Services Board's Annual Report for FY 1996.

13. Consideration of Application to the Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services for $7,070 in FY 1998 Funds for the Purchase of Assistive Technology Equipment for the City's Employment Resource Center.

14. Receipt of the City's Monthly Financial Report for Period Ending January 31, 1997.

15. Receipt of the Alexandria Commission for Women's Two-Year Report for July 1994 through June 1996.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

16. Consideration of Report on the Red-light Camera Enforcement Program. (#18 2/11/97) (Councilman Speck)

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________


REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

17. Consideration of Report from the Interim Board of Directors for the Potomac West Alliance Pilot Project. (# 13 11/12/96) (Council Member Walker)

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

18. Consideration of a Transfer of $20,000 from Contingent Reserves to Fund the Operation of the Women's Empowerment Program in the Alexandria Detention Center Through June 30, 1997.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

19. Consideration of Application to the Virginia Department of Health for the City's Sexual Assault Response and Awareness Program.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

20. Consideration of Issuing a Request for Proposals for Homeownership Counseling Services and Receipt of Follow-Up Information on Second Annual Homeownership Fair.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

21. Consideration of a Request to Waive the Remaining Interest and a Portion of the Principal on the Construction Loan to Robert Pierre Johnson (RPJ) Housing Development Corporation for the Stevenson Court Condominium Project.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

22. Consideration of Approval of a Five-Year License Agreement with the Potomac Riverboat Company to Berth the Cherry Blossom at the City Marina.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

23. Consideration of Entering into a Long-Term Lease Agreement with the Potomac Riverboat Company for Use of Commercial Dock Space Located at the City Marina.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

24. Consideration of Update Report on Items Before the 1997 General Assembly.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE

None

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

25. Consideration of Grant Application and Resolution to the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation for FY 1998 Funding for an Intern in the Office of Transit Services and Program. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

26. Consideration of a Grant Application and Resolution to the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation for FY 1998 Funding for the Continuation of the Alexandria Rideshare Program. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

27. Consideration of Resolution and Authorization of the Sale of District Home Property to the Virginia Department of Transportation. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

OTHER

28. Consideration of City Council Schedule.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS

29. Alexandria Archaeological Commission
1 Member-at-Large

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

30. Alexandria Cable Television Advisory Commission
1 Member Representing the Alexandria Branch of the Northern Virginia Community College

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

31. Alexandria Commission on Persons With Disabilities
1 Citizen Member

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

32. Alexandria Community Services Board
1 Citizen Member

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

33. Alexandria Public Records Advisory Commission
1 Citizen Member

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________


CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS (continued)

34. Alexandria Social Services Advisory Board
1 Citizen Member

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

35. Alexandria Traffic and Parking Board
4 Citizen Members

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

36. Alexandria Youth Services Commission
1 Member of the Business Community Having an Interest and Concern With the Problems of Young People

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

OPENING (continued)

37. Presentation of Proclamation Honoring William H. Hunley Upon His Retirement and Recognizing His Contributions to the Alexandria Seaport Foundation. (Council Member Rich.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

This docket is subject to change.

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TAKE NOTICE

There will be a meeting of the Alexandria Economic Development and Tourism Board of Directors on Wednesday, February 26, 1997, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the TransPotomac Conference Center, located on the first floor at 1199 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia. It is anticipated that more than two members of City Council will be participating.

If you are interested in receiving a copy of the agenda, please call the Office of Alexandria Economic Development Partnership, Inc. at 703-739-3820.

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TAKE NOTICE

The George Washington Historic Community (GWHC) will hold a Public Forum on the Woodrow Wilson Bridge on Wednesday, March 5, 1997, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at The Lyceum, 201 South Washington Street. It is anticipated that more than two members of City Council will be participating.

The address for the George Washington Historic Community is P.O. Box 19009, Alexandria, VA 22320.
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TAKE NOTICE

A meeting of the City Council Subcommittee on the Watson Wyatt Report is scheduled for Monday, March 3, 1997, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Workroom, Room 2420, City Hall, 301 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia.
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A meeting of the City Council Subcommittee on Pay Parity is scheduled for Wednesday, March 5, 1997, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., in the City Council Workroom, Room 2420, City Hall, 301 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia.