Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 24, 1996 - - 7:30 pm
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Present: Mayor Kerry J. Donley, Vice Mayor Redella S. Pepper, Members of Council William C. Cleveland, William D. Euille, Lonnie C. Rich, David G. Speck, and Lois L. Walker.
Absent: None.
Also Present: Mrs. Lawson, City Manager; Mr. Sunderland, City Attorney; Ms. Evans, Assistant City Manager; Mr. Lynn, Director of Planning and Zoning; Ms. Steele, Deputy City Manager; Mr. Caton, Legislative Director; Mr. O'Kane, Director of Transportation and Environmental Services; Mr. Neckel, Director of Finance; Mr. Gitajn, Director of Financial and Information Services; Mrs. Godwin, Director of Management and Budget; Mr. Robinson, Director of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities; Ms. Federico, Director of Historic Alexandria; Mr. Schott, Director of General Services; Ms. Gattsek, Director of Office on Women; Mr. Powers, Director of Community Services; Ms. Brownstein, Landscape Architect; Ms. Schmitt, Accounting Division Chief; Mr. Eiffert, Director of Agency on Aging; Fire Chief Hawkins; Police Chief Samarra; Commonwealth's Attorney Kloch; and Lieutenant Kaluta, Police Department.
Recorded by: Beverly I. Jett, CMC, City Clerk and Clerk of Council.
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City Council attended a reception sponsored by the City Council, the Alexandria Commission on Employment, and the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, honoring the businesses who participated in the Summer Youth Employment Program at 6:00 p.m. in Room 2000.
OPENING
The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Donley, and the City Clerk called the Roll; all Members of City Council were present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Reverend Gil Cloud, Pastor, Alexandria Free Methodist Church.
3. THERE BEING NO DISCUSSION, upon motion by Vice Mayor Pepper, seconded by Councilman Cleveland and carried unanimously, City Council approved the Minutes for (a) the Special Public Hearing Meeting of September 7, 1996; and (b) the Regular Meeting of September 10, 1996. The voting was as follows:
Pepper "aye" Euille "aye"
Cleveland "aye" Rich "aye"
Donley "aye" Speck "aye"
Walker "aye"
4. THERE BEING NO DISCUSSION, upon motion by Councilman Cleveland, seconded by Vice Mayor Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council received the report of the City Clerk dated September 18, 1996, which is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 4; 9/24/96, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference. The voting was as follows:
Cleveland "aye" Euille "aye"
Pepper "aye" Rich "aye"
Donley "aye" Speck "aye"
Walker "aye"
New Business Item No. 1: Councilman Euille spoke to the reception held tonight honoring the businesses who participated in the Summer Youth Employment Program. He called on Beth Fujishige, representing Jones Communications, to introduce some of the students and employers who participated in this summer's program.
New Business Item No. 2: Mayor Donley introduced a group of visitors from Japan being sponsored by EuroCenters and who are studying state and local government.
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5. Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Month of October as Alexandria United Way Campaign Month. (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. 5; 9/24/96, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(Mayor Donley presented the proclamation to former State Senator Calhoun.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Euille, seconded by Vice Mayor Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council endorsed the proclamation. The voting was as follows:
Euille "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Pepper "aye" Rich "aye"
Donley "aye" Speck "aye"
Walker "aye"
6. Presentation of Proclamation Honoring Barbara Barton for Her Service as Executive Director of the Alexandria Tourist Council from 1978 to 1988, and its Successor, the Alexandria Convention and Visitors Bureau, from 1988 to July 1996. (Councilman Speck)
(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; 9/24/96, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(Councilman Speck presented the proclamation to Barbara Barton.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Speck, seconded by Councilman Cleveland and carried unanimously, City Council endorsed the proclamation. The voting was as follows:
Speck "aye" Pepper "aye"
Cleveland "aye" Euille "aye"
Donley "aye" Rich "aye"
Walker "aye"
7. Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Month of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the City of Alexandria. (Vice Mayor 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. 7; 9/24/96, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(Vice Mayor Pepper presented the proclamation.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Cleveland, seconded by Vice Mayor Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council endorsed the proclamation. The voting was as follows:
Cleveland "aye" Euille "aye"
Pepper "aye Rich "aye"
Donley "aye" Speck "aye"
Walker "aye"
8. Acceptance of the 1996 International Association of Fire Chief's Award of Merit for the City's Fire Station Management Program.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated September 19, 1996, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 8; 9/24/96, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(Chief Hawkins spoke to this award and presented it to City Council.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Pepper, seconded by Councilman Cleveland and carried unanimously, City Council accepted the award on behalf of the City. The voting was as follows:
Pepper "aye" Euille "aye"
Cleveland "aye" Rich "aye"
Donley "aye" Speck "aye"
Walker "aye"
WITHOUT OBJECTION, City Council considered Docket Item No. 29 at this time.
29. Consideration of a Proclamation Designating the Month of October as National Arts and Humanities Month and Inviting Alexandria Residents To Participate and Celebrate In the Cultural Riches the City Has To Offer Through the "Arts Safari.
(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. 29; 9/24/96, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(Council Member Walker presented the proclamation.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Council Member Walker, seconded by Councilman Cleveland and carried unanimously, City Council endorsed the proclamation. The voting was as follows:
Walker "aye" Pepper "aye"
Cleveland "aye" Euille "aye"
Donley "aye" Rich "aye"
Speck "aye"
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER
CONSENT CALENDAR (9-13)
WITHOUT OBJECTION, City Council removed Docket Item No. 13 from the Consent Calendar and considered it under a separate motion.
9. Receipt of the Following Resignations from Members of Boards, Commissions and Committees:
(a) Alexandria-Caen Exchange Committee
Virginia Allen
Maureen Dowling
Brigitte Lever
Annette Pruss
(b) Alexandria Consumer Affairs Commission
Gail Landgraff
(c) Alexandria Human Rights Commission
Norman R. Briere
(d) Alexandria Waterfront Committee
Timothy Sullivan
(Copies of the above resignations are on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 9 (a-d); 9/24/96, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
10. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:
(a) Historic Alexandria Resources Commission
1 Representative From Planning District I
1 Representative From Planning District III
(Material pertaining to the above appointments is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 10 (a); 9/24/96, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
11. Consideration of Submission of a Grant Application to The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, Litter Prevention and Recycling Program for Funding for The Adopt-A-Park Program.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated September 9, 1996, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 11; 9/24/96, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
12. Consideration of Approval of Fiscal Year 1997 Plan for Aging Services and the Submission of Grant Applications to The Virginia Department for the Aging: The Governor's Employment and Training Department and The U.S. Department of Agriculture.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated September 11, 1996, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 12; 9/24/96, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Speck, seconded by Councilman Euille and carried unanimously, City Council approved the Consent Calendar with the exception of Docket Item No. 13 which was considered under separate motion. The City Manager's recommendations are as follows:
9. City Council received the following resignations with regret: (a) Virginia Allen, Maureen Dowling, Brigitte Lever, and Annette Pruss from the Alexandria-Caen Exchange Committee; (b) Gail Landgraff from the Alexandria Consumer Affairs Commission; (c) Norman R. Briere from the Alexandria Human Rights Commission; and (d) Timothy Sullivan from the Alexandria Waterfront Committee; requested the Executive Secretary for Boards and Commissions to send the appropriate letters of appreciation and to advertise the vacancies in the usual manner.
10. City Council made the following appointments: (a) reappointed Sara Masterson as a Representative from Planning District I and Philip Brooks, Jr. as a Representative from Planning District III to the Historic Alexandria Resources Commission.
11. City Council authorized the City Manager to: (1) submit a grant application to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, Litter Prevention and Recycling Program, for funding in the amount of $10,053 for the Adopt-a-Park Program; and (2) execute all necessary documents that may be required.
12. City Council (1) approved the FY 1997 Area Plan for Aging Services; (2) authorized the City Manager to: (a) submit the plan which includes application to the Virginia Department for Aging for continuation funding for the Alexandria Agency on Aging in the amount of $265,303 ($179,743 for federal Older Americans Act Title III funds; $4,000 for federal Health Care Financing Administration funds; and $81,560 for additional State Program funds); (b) sign contracts with the Governor's Employment and Training Department for: $27,533 for Title V (Seniors In Community Service Employment Program) and $12,438 for the Job Training Partnership Act/Older Workers Program; (c) submit grant applications totaling $35,020 to the USDA for reimbursement for congregate, home-delivered and adult day care meals; (d) execute all necessary documents; and (3) approved the continuation of one full-time and four part-time grant-funded positions which administer and operate the Older Americans Act programs and associated services. The positions were established 12 years ago and the full-time position is included in the City's approved FY 1997 full-time position count. Continuation of these positions is contingent upon continuation of funding from the Virginia Department for the Aging.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
The voting was as follows:
Speck "aye" Pepper "aye"
Euille "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Donley "aye" Rich "aye"
Walker "aye"
13. Receipt of the Monthly Financial Report for Period Ending August 31, 1996.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated September 17, 1996, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 13; 9/24/96, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(Councilman Cleveland directed questions to Financial and Information Technology Services Director Gitajn.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Cleveland, seconded by Vice Mayor Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council (1) received the Financial Report for the period ending August 31, 1996; (2) authorized the City Manager to award a contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the construction of the Mount Vernon Recreation Center renovation; (3) approved a $17,228 (ten percent) reduction in the FY 1997 capital contribution to the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, from the requested amount of $172,282 to $155,054, which is comparable to the ten percent reduction approved by the Fairfax County Board for the County's contribution to the Park Authority for FY 1997. The $17,228 is recommended for reallocation to increase the available funding for the planned renovations of the City's recreation centers, including the William Ramsay Center; and (4) requested that the City's representatives to the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority Board and the Northern Virginia Community College Board ask staff of these two agencies to work with member jurisdictions to develop and formally adopt capital funding agreements with all member jurisdictions for future budget cycles. These two regional agencies have relied on informal capital funding agreements that have not been formally adopted by the member jurisdictions; and for FY 1997, the Fairfax County Board reduced the County's requested contribution to both regional agencies by ten percent. The voting was as follows:
Cleveland "aye" Euille "aye"
Pepper "aye" Rich "aye"
Donley "aye" Speck "aye"
Walker "aye"
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)
14. Receipt of Status Report on the Implementation of a Red Light Camera Monitoring Program in Alexandria. (Councilman Speck)
(A copy of the City Manager's report dated September 19, 1996, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 14; 9/24/96, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(Councilman Speck directed questions to Legislative Director Caton and Police Chief Samarra concerning this program. He requested staff to provide brief monthly updates on the pilot project in Fairfax City and other jurisdictions with respect to this issue. Councilman Speck requested staff to get a copy of the New York City News video concerning this program.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Speck, seconded by Council Member Walker and carried unanimously, City Council received the report. The voting was as follows:
Speck "aye" Pepper "aye"
Walker "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Donley "aye" Euille "aye"
Rich "aye"
15. Consideration of Report on the Status of Monticello Park Repairs. (Council Member Rich)
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated September 19, 1996, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 15; 9/24/96, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.
A copy of a letter dated September 18, 1996, from Nancy Cox, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 15; 9/24/96, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(Council Member Rich directed questions to Transportation and Environmental Services Director O'Kane. Mr. O'Kane explained what staff is doing and indicated that staff will be meeting with the community to listen to their concerns.
Members of City Council participated in the discussion.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Council Member Rich, seconded by Vice Mayor Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council received the report, and after the staff holds community meetings, that this report be set for public hearing before the City Council. The voting was as follows:
Rich "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Pepper "aye" Euille "aye"
Donley "aye" Speck "aye"
Walker "aye"
16. Consideration of Submission of a Grant Application to The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for Funding for The City's Domestic Violence Intervention Project.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated September 17, 1996, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 16; 9/24/96, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(Mayor Donley directed questions to Police Sergeant Gibson and Office on Women Director Gattsek.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Pepper, seconded by Councilman Cleveland and carried unanimously, City Council decided to exceed its budget cap on the number of full-time and part-time City positions. Approval of this request will increase the number of grant-funded positions by one (1.0) full-time Victim Witness Specialist II and one (.50) part-time Law Clerk. The Office on Women and the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office will directly supervise these positions. City Council (1) approved the submission of the grant application to the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for funding in the amount of $91,183; (2) contingent upon the award of the grant, approved the establishment of one part-time (.50 FTE) grant-funded position and one full-time (1.0 FTE) grant-funded position reflected above; and (3) authorized the City Manager to execute all documents that may be required. These grant-funded positions would terminate upon the expiration of the grant and the individuals who are to fill these positions would be notified of this condition of employment. The voting was as follows:
Pepper "aye" Euille "aye"
Cleveland "aye" Rich "aye"
Donley "aye" Speck "aye"
Walker "aye"
17. Receipt of Report by the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) Regarding Corner Lot Fences.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated September 20, 1996, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 17; 9/24/96, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
WITHOUT OBJECTION, City Council deferred this item to the October 8 Council Meeting.
18. Consideration of a Request to Establish Two Part-time Positions at Gadsby's Tavern Museum for a Period of One Year.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated September 16, 1996, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 18; 9/24/96, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Pepper, seconded by Council Member Walker and carried on a vote of 6-to-0, City Council approved the continuation of two previously grant-funded positions for 30 hours per week (0.75 FTEs), for a period of one year, from October 1, 1996 through September 30, 1997. These positions will be funded with available Gadsby's Tavern Museum donations. The voting was as follows:
Pepper "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Walker "aye" Euille "aye"
Donley "aye" Rich out of room
Speck "aye"
19. Presentation of a Listing of Delinquent Real Estate Taxes for the Period of 1991 Through 1995.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated September 9, 1996, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 19; 9/24/96, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(Councilman Cleveland expressed concern about the top two delinquents. City Manager Lawson spoke to this concern.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Pepper, seconded by Council Member Walker and carried on a vote of 6-to-0, City Council received the listing of delinquent 1991 through 1995 real estate taxes and authorized the list of 1995 delinquencies, less any payments received prior to publication, tax exemption appeals or real estate tax adjustments, be published once in a newspaper having general circulation in the City. The voting was as follows:
Pepper "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Walker "aye" Euille "aye"
Donley "aye" Rich out of room
Speck "aye"
REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
None.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
(a) Vice Mayor Pepper expressed sadness on the recent death of Chip Whitton who made many contributions to the community. A service will be held on Thursday, at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Church.
(b) Vice Mayor Pepper also announced the recent passing of John Williams, a former civic activist.
(c) Vice Mayor Pepper spoke to the groundbreaking on Friday, September 20, for the new Division of Motor Vehicles on Eisenhower Avenue at Mill Road.
(d) Councilman Cleveland was saddened by the loss of Yaw Boama of Jones Communications. He was very active with The Untouchables and will be sorely missed. His funeral will be Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Jezreel, 317 North Payne Street.
(e) Councilman Cleveland invited interested citizens to attend the City Council Retreat which will be held on Saturday, September 28, 1996, at 8:30 a.m. in the Council Workroon at City Hall.
(f) Mayor Donley informed Council that he recently attended a VML Legislative Committee meeting in Richmond. He was happy to announce that all of the items brought forth as a result of the Karen Mitsoff murder were unanimously endorsed by the Committee.
(g) Councilman Euille invited everyone to attend the "Art on The Avenue" multicultural arts and crafts festival to be held on Saturday, October 5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mount Vernon Avenue from Bellefonte Avenue to Oxford Avenue. He also encouraged everyone to attend the other venues throughout the City.
(h) Councilman Euille announced that the Alexandria Red Cross is holding a fundraiser on Friday, October 4, 1996, Waterfront Park, for "An Evening Along the Potomac" with tours of the U.S. Sequoia beginning at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $75 per person for the cocktail party and boat tour and $125 per person for the cocktail party, boat tour, and the champagne/dessert cruise. Please make checks payable to the Alexandria Red Cross.
(i) Councilman Euille spoke to the great success of the first Alexandria Works! Employment Job Fair held on September 17. He thanked those who made it possible.
(j) Council Member Rich announced, with respect to Welfare Reform, that Project Opportunity had its first graduating class from the child care demonstration project which teaches persons to become professional child care providers.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
20. Consideration of Submission of Grant Applications and Resolution to The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development for Funding Under The State Homeless Housing Assistance Resources Program and Approval of State Homeless Housing Assistance Resources Program Applications from Alexandria Non-Profit Organizations. (ROLL-CALL VOTE)
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated September 11, 1996, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 20; 9/24/96, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(Councilman Cleveland noted that there is a problem with roaches at the Carpenter's Shelter.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Euille, seconded by Council Member Walker and carried on a unanimous ROLL-CALL vote, City Council (1) approved the grant applications and adopted a Governing Body Resolution to the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development for $22,106 to fund continuing operations of the Alexandria Community Shelter and $6,809 to support operations at the Office on Women's Battered Women's Shelter from the Federal Shelter Grant component of the State Homeless Housing Assistance Resources (SHARE) grant program. It should be noted that the State released the FY 1997 Request for Proposal in early August, with a due date of August 23. Staff submitted applications for continued funding, contingent on City Council's approval in September 1996; (2) approved the Certification of Local Approval for the submission of grant applications for continuation funding by the seven non-profit organizations currently receiving Federal Shelter Grant funding -- ALIVE!, Arlington-Alexandria Coalition for the Homeless, Catholic Charities/Christ House, Carpenter's Shelter, Community Lodgings, Inc., (formerly Carpenter's Lodging, Inc.,) Friends of Guest House, and The Salvation Army -- under the State Homeless Housing Assistance Resources (SHARE) program; and (3) authorized the City Manager to execute all necessary documents that may be required. The voting was as follows:
Euille "aye" Pepper "aye"
Walker "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Donley "aye" Rich "aye"
Speck "aye"
The resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTIONS NO. 1800
WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Housing and Community Development, has issued a Notice of Funding Availability and requested applications under the SHARE Federal Shelter Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, assistance is needed to effectively and adequately address the shelter/housing needs of homeless persons in the City of Alexandria; and
WHEREAS, a SHARE Federal Shelter Grant Application for a grant under this Program has been prepared; and
WHEREAS, Vola Lawson, City Manager, can act on behalf of the City of Alexandria and will sign all necessary documents required to complete the grant transaction; and
WHEREAS, a dollar for dollar match, under the SHARE Federal Shelter Grant guidelines will be provided;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, hereby authorizes Vola Lawson, City Manager, to apply for and accept the grant and enter into a Grant Agreement with the Department of Housing and Community Development and perform any and all actions and responsibilities in relation to such Agreement.
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21. Consideration of Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Virginia Educational Facility Revenue Bonds by the Alexandria Industrial Development Authority for St. Colletta's School. (ROLL-CALL VOTE)
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated September 24, 1996, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 21; 9/24/96, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(Council Member Rich stated that he would vote no on the resolution for the same reasons as he stated at the June 25, 1996 Meeting.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Pepper, seconded by Councilman Euille and carried on a vote of 6-to-1, City Council adopted the resolution as recommended by the Alexandria Industrial Development Authority at its meeting on September 10, 1996. The voting was as follows:
Pepper "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Euille "aye" Rich "no"
Donley "aye" Speck "aye"
Walker "aye"
The resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1801
WHEREAS, the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Alexandria, Virginia ("Authority"), has considered the application of St. Coletta School, a school facility maintained and operated by The Saint Coletta Society of Northern Virginia, Inc. ("School"), requesting the issuance of the Authority's revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed $3,515,000 ("Bonds") to assist in financing the acquisition, construction, renovation and equipping of a facility, located at 207 South Peyton Street in the City of Alexandria, Virginia, to provide educational opportunities for certain handicapped and disabled students ("School Facility"), and has held a public hearing on September 10, 1996; and
WHEREAS, Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), provides that the governmental unit having jurisdiction over the issuer of private activity bonds and over the area in which any facility financed with the proceeds of private activity bonds is located must approve the issuance of the bonds; and
WHEREAS, the Authority issues its Bonds on behalf of the City of Alexandria, Virginia ("City"); the School Facility is located in the City and the City Council of the City of Alexandria, Virginia ("Council"), constitutes the highest elected governmental unit of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has recommended that the Council approve the issuance of the Bonds; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the Authority's resolution approving the issuance of the Bonds, subject to the terms to be agreed upon, a certificate of the public hearing and a Fiscal Impact Statement have been filed with the Council;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA:
1. The Council approves the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority for the benefit of the School, as required by Section 147(f) of the Code and Section 15.1-1378.1 of The Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended ("Virginia Code") to permit the Authority to assist in the financing.
2. The approval of the issuance of the Bonds does not constitute an endorsement to a prospective purchaser of the Bonds of the creditworthiness of the School Facility or the School.
3. Pursuant to the limitations contained in Temporary Income Tax Regulations Section 5f.103-2(f)(1), this resolution shall remain in effect for a period of one year from the date of its adoption.
4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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OTHER
22. Consideration of City Council Schedule.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated September 20, 1996, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 22; 9/24/96, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Pepper, seconded by Council Member Walker and carried unanimously, City Council scheduled the joint work session with the School Board on Wednesday, October 2, at 7:30 p.m. at the School Administration Building. City Council set a tour of the new airport terminal for Saturday, November 9, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The voting was as follows:
Pepper "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Walker "aye" Euille "aye"
Donley "aye" Rich "aye"
Speck "aye"
CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS
23. Alexandria Commission for the Arts
1 Member Who Has Expertise in the Arts Either as a
Practitioner or Professional Administrator Working In the Field
(The following persons volunteered for appointment to the above Commission:)
NAME ENDORSED BY:
Margene Berry
Donald Bush
William Floyd, Jr.
Roxanne Fournier* * * * *
(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. 23; 9/24/96, 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 Margene Berry as a Member Who has Expertise in the Arts Either as a Practitioner or Professional Administrator Working in the Field to the Alexandria Commission for the Arts. The voting was as follows:
Donley - Berry
Pepper - Berry
Cleveland - Berry
Euille - Fournier
Rich - Floyd
Speck - Berry
Walker - Berry
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24. Alexandria Commission for Women
2 Citizen Members
(The following persons volunteered for appointment to the above Commission:)
NAME ENDORSED BY:
Carmen Alejandro
Linda Blessing
Susan Butler
Ruth Cleveland*
Megan Contakes
Amy Gotwals
Katherine Hoffman*
Kathy Holmes
Patricia Miller
Susan Miller-French
*Incumbent
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(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. 24; 9/24/96, 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 results: City Council reappointed Ruth Cleveland and Katherine Hoffman as Citizen Members to the Alexandria Commission for Women. The voting was as follows:
Donley - Cleveland, Hoffman
Pepper - Cleveland, Hoffman
Cleveland - Did Not Vote
Euille - Cleveland, Hoffman
Rich - Cleveland, Hoffman
Speck - Cleveland, Hoffman
Walker - Hoffman, Miller
Councilman Cleveland did not vote because his wife is an applicant for one of the positions.
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25. Alexandria Early Childhood Commission
1 Member-at-Large
(The following persons volunteered for appointment to the above Commission:)
NAME ENDORSED BY:
Doris Ablard*
Kathleen Bittinger
*Incumbent
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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. 25; 9/24/96, 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 Doris Ablard as a Member-at-Large to the Alexandria Early Childhood Commission. The voting was as follows:
Donley - Ablard
Pepper - Ablard
Cleveland - Ablard
Euille - Ablard
Rich - Ablard
Speck - Ablard
Walker - Ablard
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26. Historic Alexandria Resources Commission
1 Representative From Planning District II
(The following persons volunteered for appointment to the above Commission:)
NAME ENDORSED BY:
Mary Ellen Henry
Thomas Hill*
*Incumbent
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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. 26; 9/24/96, 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 Thomas Hill as a Representative From Planning District II to the Historic Alexandria Resources Commission. The voting was as follows:
Donley - Hill
Pepper - Hill
Cleveland - Henry
Euille - Hill
Rich - Hill
Speck - Hill
Walker - Henry
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27. Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board of Commissioner
2 Citizen Members
(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. 27; 9/24/96, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
Mayor Donley noted that City Council deferred these appointments at the Saturday, September 21, 1996 Public Hearing Meeting; therefore, they were not before the Council.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
28. Convening of an Executive Session for the Purpose of Consulting with Legal Counsel Pertaining to Pending Litigation Involving the City and Receiving Legal Advice Concerning a Specific Legal Matter, Pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.1-344(A)(7).
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Speck, seconded by Councilman Cleveland and carried on a vote of 6-to-0, at 9:25 p.m., City Council convened an executive session at the conclusion of this meeting for the purpose of consulting with legal counsel pertaining to the following litigation involving the City, pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.-1-344(A)(7): Mark Center Properties, Ltd., Partnership v. City of Alexandria, a case pending in the Circuit Court for the City of Alexandria, which involves the real estate tax assessments, for 1991, 1992 and 1994, on 55.5 acres of undeveloped land owned by the petitioner, and located between North Beauregard and I-95, and west of Seminary; Hamlet North Associates v. City of Alexandria; Herman v. City of Alexandria; Herman South Associates, Ltd., v. City of Alexandria; and Herman v. City of Alexandria, four cases pending in the Circuit Court for the City of Alexandria, which involve the real estate tax assessments, for 1992 and 1993, on four separate residential rental complexes owned by petitioners, and located generally along and off of North Beauregard, west of Seminary and north of I-95; Hamlet Shopping Center Associates Limited Partnership v. City of Alexandria, a case pending in the Circuit Court for the City of Alexandria, which involves the real estate tax assessments, for 1991, 1992 and 1993, on the Hamlet Shopping Center; Barbara Gibbs v. Numa J. Landry, Jr, a case pending in the Circuit Court for the City of Alexandria, which involves a motor vehicle accident involving a city employee. The voting was as follows:
Speck "aye" Pepper out of room
Cleveland "aye" Euille "aye"
Donley "aye" Rich "aye"
Walker "aye"
THEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Pepper, seconded by Councilman Cleveland and carried on a vote of 4-to-0, at 10:15 p.m., City Council reconvened the Meeting. The voting was as follows:
Pepper "aye" Euille "aye"
Cleveland "aye" Rich out of room
Donley "aye" Speck out of room
Walker out of room
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Euille, seconded by Councilman Cleveland and carried on a vote of 4-to-0, City Council authorized the City Attorney to settle the suits identified in the motion to convene this evening's executive session, in accordance with the terms and conditions recommended by the City Attorney in the executive session. The voting was as follows:
Euille "aye" Pepper "aye"
Cleveland "aye" Rich out or room
Donley "aye" Speck out of room
Walker out of room
THEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Euille, seconded by Councilman Cleveland and carried on a ROLL-CALL vote of 5-to-0, City Council adopted the resolution pertaining to the executive session. The voting was as follows:
Euille "aye" Pepper "aye"
Cleveland "aye" Rich "aye"
Donley "aye" Speck out of room
Walker out of room
The resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1802
WHEREAS, on this 24th day of September, 1996, the Alexandria City Council did recess into executive session pursuant to a motion made and adopted in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.1-344.1 of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by City Council that such executive session was conducted in accordance with Virginia law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that city council does hereby certify that, to the best of each member's knowledge, only public business matters that were identified in the motion by which the executive session was convened, and that are lawfully exempted by the Freedom of Information Act from the Act's open meeting requirements, were heard, discussed or considered by council during the executive session.
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THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED, upon motion by Councilman Cleveland, seconded by Vice Mayor Pepper and carried on a vote of 5-to-0, at 10:18 p.m., the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, September 24, 1996, was adjourned. The voting was as follows:
Cleveland "aye" Euille "aye"
Pepper "aye" Rich "aye"
Donley "aye" Speck out of room
Walker out of room
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APPROVED:
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KERRY J. DONLEY MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Beverly I. Jett, CMC City Clerk
This docket is subject to change.
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