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Office of the City Clerk
October 17, 1996

There Will be a Work Session with
the Alexandria Convention and Visitors
Association Board at 6:00 p.m. in the
Council Workroom.


Special Meeting
Wednesday, October 23, 1996 - - 7:30 pm


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Please take notice that there will be a Special Meeting of City Council held on Wednesday, October 23, 1996 [in lieu of the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, October 22, 1996], at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber of City Hall, Alexandria, Virginia, for the purpose of considering the following items.



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Vola Lawson, City Manager

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 October 8, 1996.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

4. Report of the City Clerk.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

5. Presentation of Proclamation in Honor of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Alexandria Police Youth Camp, Camp Grimm. (Councilman Speck)

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

6. Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming October as Disability Employment Awareness Month. (Council Member Walker)

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

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OPENING (continued)

7. Presentation of Proclamation Declaring the Week of October 21-27, 1996, as Virginia School Principals' Month in the City of Alexandria. (Councilman Cleveland)

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

8. Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing Three Citizens for their Heroic Actions at the October 11 Fire at 3640 Edison Street. (Councilman Euille)

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

CONSENT CALENDAR (9-11)

9. Receipt of the Following Resignations from members of Boards, Commissions and Committees:

(a) Alexandria Board of Zoning Appeals
Christopher R. Yukins

(b) Alexandria Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee
David A. Reid

(c) Alexandria Commission for the Arts
Victoria R. Beam

(d) Alexandria Economic Opportunities Commission
Patrick G. Grasso

10. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:

(a) Alexandria-Caen Exchange Committee
2 Citizens-at-Large

(b) Alexandria Archaeological Commission
1 Member From Planning District I

(c) Historic Alexandria Resources Commission
1 Representative From the Historic Alexandria Docents

(d) Alexandria Public Records Advisory Commission
1 Citizen Member

(e) Alexandria Waterfront Committee
1 Representative From the Founders Park Community Association

(f) Alexandria Youth Services Commission
1 Member From the Professions Having an Interest and Concern With the Problems of Young People

11. Receipt of the Monthly Financial Report.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

12. Consideration of a Grant Application to the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for the City's Sexual Assault Response and Awareness Program.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

13. Consideration of a Transfer of $48,338 from Contingent Reserves to Fund a Full-time Juvenile Justice Prosecutor and a Half-time Secretary in the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney from January 1, 1997 through June 30, 1997.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

14. Receipt of Final Report of the Cameron Station Recreational Task Force.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

15. Consideration of An Exception to the City's Home Rehabilitation Loan Program Guidelines to Exceed the Absolute Maximum Loan Limit of $80,000.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

16. Consideration of a Request for the Allocation of $25,000 from Contingent Reserves for the Alexandria Entrepreneurial Resource and Technology (ALERT) Small Business Development Center.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

17. Consideration of Report on Taxicab Issues.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

None.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

18. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First and Second Readings of AN ORDINANCE to adopt Supplement 10 of the City of Alexandria Zoning Ordinance. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

19. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First and Second Readings of AN ORDINANCE to adopt Supplement 49 of the Code of the City of Alexandria. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________


ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)

20. Consideration of Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Virginia Educational Facility Revenue Bonds by the Alexandria Industrial Development Authority for The Hill School Corporation of Middleburg. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

21. Consideration of Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Virginia Railway Express Bonds for the Virginia Railway Express. (Mayor Donley and Council Member Walker) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

OTHER

22. Consideration of City Council Schedule.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS

23. Alexandria Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee
1 Member Designated by the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce

Council Action________________________________________________________________

24. Alexandria Consumer Affairs Commission
2 Citizen Members

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

25. Historic Alexandria Resources Commission
1 Member-at-Large

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

26. Alexandria Human Rights Commission
1 Citizen-at-Large

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS (continued)

27. Alexandria Youth Services Commission
1 Member From an Agency Concerned With the Provision of Youth Services

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

EXECUTIVE SESSION

28. 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:_______________________________________________________________

CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS (continued)

29. Alexandria Landlord-Tenant Relations Board
1 Tenant Member (#23 10/8/96)

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

30. Consideration of the Crestview Apartments Conversion Assistance Plan. (17(a) 10/19/96)

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

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Public Notice
Information Meeting on the Proposed
Design for the New Central Library

On Wednesday, October 30, 1996, at 7:30 p.m., in the Minnie Howard School Cafeteria, 3801 West Braddock Road, the Alexandria Library will hold an Information Meeting on the Proposed Design for the New Central Library.

There will be a presentation by Library Director Patrick O'Brien and the architect, followed by an opportunity for citizen questions and comments.

For additional information, please call Patrick O'Brien, Library Director, at 838-4558.
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This docket is subject to change.

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Full-text copies of ordinances, resolutions, and agenda items are available in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of the Council. Meeting materials are also available on-line at https://dockets.alexandriava.gov/dsr/dsrhome.nsf
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Individuals with disabilities who require assistance or special arrangements to participate in the City Council meeting 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.

City Council meetings are closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.
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