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Office of the City Clerk
April 1, 1997

There Will Be A Work Session On
Issues Relating To The Monticello Park
Erosion Control Project, At 6:30 p.m., In
The City Council Workroom.


Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 8, 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 March 25, 1997.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

4. Report of the City Clerk.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

5. Presentation of Proclamation Honoring Wes McCune and The Orff Ensemble from John Adams School. (Council Member Rich)

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

6. Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of April 13 - April 19, 1997, as Crime Victims' Rights Week in the City of Alexandria.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

7. Presentation of Proclamation Declaring the Week of April 7-13, 1997, as National Public Health Awareness Week in the City of Alexandria.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

8. Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing Ben Brenman for His Leadership and His Contributions to the City of Alexandria. (Vice Mayor Pepper)

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
OPENING (continued)

9. Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Month of April as Fair Housing Month in the City of Alexandria.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

10. Presentation of Proclamation Honoring the Winners of the Flora Krause Casey Award Given by the Alexandria Public Health Advisory Commission.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

11. Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of April 13-19, 1997, as Volunteer Week in the City of Alexandria. (Mayor Donley)

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

CONSENT CALENDAR (12-15) (19-21)

12. Receipt of the Following Resignations From Members of Boards, Commissions and Committees:

(a) Alexandria Landlord-Tenant Relations Board
Michael D. Lynch

(b) Alexandria Task Force on AIDS
Carolyn R. Winters

13. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:

(a) Ad Hoc City of Alexandria 250th Anniversary Commission
1 Member From the Performing Arts

1 Member Designated by the Historic Alexandria Resources Commission

1 Member Designated by the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce

1 Member Designated by the Alexandria Seaport Foundation

1 Member Designated by the Alexandria Library Board

1 Member Designated by the Alexandria Public Records Advisory Commission

1 Member Designated by the American Legion

1 Senior Citizen Member

(b) Alexandria-Caen Exchange Committee
1 Representative From the Business Community With Expertise in Economic Development Programs

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

(c) Alexandria Consumer Affairs Commission
1 Business Member

(d) Alexandria Early Childhood Commission
1 Developmental Pediatrician Representing Alexandria Hospital

1 Representative of the Alexandria Chapter of the Northern Virginia Family Day Care Association

(e) Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission
1 Member From the Field of Environmental Sciences

(f) Alexandria George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee
1 Member Nominated by the Veterans of Foreign Wars

(g) Historic Alexandria Resources Commission
1 Representative From The Alexandria Association

1 Business Representative

(h) Alexandria Potomac West Alliance Board of Directors
2 Representatives Nominated by Potomac West Civic
Associations

(i) Alexandria Youth Services Commission
1 Member From a Group Concerned With the Development of Educational Policy

14. Consideration of Application to the Virginia Department of Social Services for Funds for the Continuation of the Community Services Block Grant for Fiscal Year 1998.

15. Receipt of the 1995-1996 Annual Report of the Alexandria Public Health Advisory Commission.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

16. Consideration of Report on Providing Personal Property Tax Relief for Low-Income Elderly and Disabled Residents. (Councilman Speck)

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

17. Consideration of Development of a Red Light Enforcement Pilot Program for the City of Alexandria. (Councilman Speck)

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

18. Consideration of Application to the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for Continued Funding for the Victim/Witness Assistance Program.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

None

ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

CONSENT CALENDAR (19-21)

19. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to authorize an encroachment into the public sidewalk right-of-way at 808 Russell Road for a fence and wall.

20. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to expand the membership of the Waterfront Committee to 14 members.

21. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to amend the Alexandria Zoning Ordinance in the following manner: (i) to revise certain regulations applicable to coordinated districts and the process for obtaining CDD special use permits; (ii) to revise the regulations applicable to height limits in the King Street Height District; (iii) to state the factors to be considered by the director of planning and zoning and the director of transportation and environmental services when determining the scope of traffic impact studies to be submitted with applications for transportation management plan special use permits; (iv) to eliminate the requirement that a separate special use permit be obtained for certain temporary trailers or for tandem and reduced-size parking spaces when these features are shown as part of the site plan or special use permit application for a single-family, two-family or townhouse development project; and (v) to permit roof eaves that project 12 inches or less to encroach into a required yard.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)

22. Consideration of Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Alexandria Industrial Development Authority Bonds for the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS

23. Ad Hoc City of Alexandria 250th Anniversary Commission
3 Residents of the City of Alexandria

1 Member Designated by the Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association Board of Governors

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

24. Alexandria Commission for Women
1 Citizen Member

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

25. Alexandria George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee
1 Member Nominated by the American Legion

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

26. Alexandria Potomac West Alliance Board of Directors
5 Members-at-Large Who Live and/or Work in the Potomac West Alliance Service Area

1 Representative of the Potomac West Business Community Designated by the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce From Its Membership Within the Potomac West Alliance Service Area

1 Representative of the Potomac West Business Community

1 Potomac West Commercial Property Owner Representing the Owners of Potomac Yard

2 Potomac West Commercial Property Owners

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

27. Alexandria Social Services Advisory Board
2 Citizen Members

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

28. Alexandria Youth Services Commission
1 Member From a Profession, Including Law, Medicine or Education, Having an Interest and Concern With the Problems of Young People

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________






OTHER

29. Consideration of City Council Schedule.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

EXECUTIVE SESSION

30. Convening of an Executive Session for the Purpose of Consulting with Legal Counsel and Receiving a Briefing from Staff Members, Consultants or Attorneys Pertaining to Specific Legal Matters Requiring the Provision of Legal Advice by Counsel, Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.1-344(A)(7).

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

This docket is subject to change.

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Public Notice

A meeting of the City Council Pay Parity Committee is scheduled for Monday, April 7, 1997, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Workroom, Room 2420, City Hall, 301 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia.
Public Notice

A meeting of the City Council Committee on the Watson Wyatt Report is scheduled for Wednesday, April 16, 1997, at 5:00 p.m., in the City Council Workroom, Room 2420, City Hall, 301 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia.
Public Notice

There will be a City Council Work Session on the Proposed Budget on Wednesday, April 16, 1997, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Workroom, Room 2420, City Hall, 301 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia.

Individuals with disabilities who require assistance or special arrangements to attend the City Council Work Session may call the City Clerk and Clerk of Council's Office at 838-4500 (TTY/TDD 838-5056). We request that you provide a 48-hour notice so that the proper arrangements may be made.
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