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Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 25, 2000 - - 7:30 p.m.


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Present: Mayor Kerry J. Donley, Vice Mayor William D. Euille, Members of Council William C. Cleveland, Redella S. Pepper, Lonnie C. Rich, David G. Speck, and Lois L. Walker.

Absent: None.

Also Present: Mr. Sunderland, City Manager; Mr. Pessoa, Acting City Attorney; Ms. Evans, Assistant City Manager; Ms. Steele, Deputy City Manager; Ms. O'Regan, Director of Human Services; Mr. Lynn, Director of Planning and Zoning; Director of Health Konigsberg; Mrs. Godwin, Director of Management and Budget; Mr. Ransom, Special Assistant to the City Manager for Human Relations; Mr. Neckel, Director of Finance; Ms. Boyd, Director of Citizen Assistance; Ms. Plemmer, Assistant City Manager; Mr. Caton, Legislative Director; Ms. Whitmore, Director of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities; Ms. Davis, Director of Housing; Mr. Jinks, Director of Financial and Information Technology Services; Mr. Baier, Director of Transportation and Environmental Services; Mr. Ruller, Deputy Director of Transportation and Environmental Services; Fire Chief Hawkins; Ms. Barnett, Deputy Director of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities; Police Chief Samarra; and Lieutenant Butler, Police Department.

Recorded by: Mrs. Beverly I. Jett, CMC, City Clerk and Clerk of Council.
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City Council had a work session on JobLink at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Workroom. The agenda was followed. Meg O'Regan, Director of Human Services, provided Council with an overview. Dennis McKinney, Director, JobLink, spoke to its annual report and to the Workforce Investment Act.

Members of City Council participated in the discussion and directed questions to Ms. O'Regan and Mr. McKinney.

Staff was requested to develop financial information with respect to JobLink as well as to report back to Council regarding cuts for Summer Youth Employment and whether or not Council needs to do something about it.

The work session was concluded at approximately 7:15 p.m.

(Material pertaining to the work session is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council and is incorporated herewith as part of the record.)



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 Faye S. Gunn, Associate Pastor, Alfred Street Baptist Church.

3. WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Cleveland, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried on a vote of 6-to-0, City Council approved the Minutes of (a) the Special Public Hearing Meeting on April 10, 2000; and (b) the Regular Meeting on April 11, 2000, as submitted. The voting was as follows:

Cleveland "aye" Euille "aye"
Pepper "aye" Rich "aye"
Donley "aye" Speck out of room
Walker "aye"

4. WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Cleveland, seconded by Council Member Walker and carried on a vote of 6-to-0, City Council received the Report of the City Clerk dated April 18, 2000, which is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 4; 4/25/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference. The voting was as follows:

Cleveland "aye" Euille "aye"
Walker "aye" Pepper "aye"
Donley "aye" Rich "aye"
Speck out of room

5. Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing the Twenty-fifth Anniversary of the Human Rights Commission in the City of Alexandria.

(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; 4/25/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

Mayor Donley presented the proclamation.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Cleveland, seconded by Councilwoman 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"

6. Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming May 19, 2000, as Bike To Work Day in the City of Alexandria.

(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; 4/25/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

Councilman Cleveland presented the proclamation.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Cleveland, seconded by Vice Mayor Euille and carried unanimously, City Council endorsed the proclamation. The voting was as follows:

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

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

CONSENT CALENDAR (7-11)

Without objection, City Council removed docket item no. 11 from the consent calendar and considered it under separate motion.

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

(a) Alexandria Beautification Commission
James E. Dolezal

(A copy of the above resignation is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 7(a); 4/25/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

8. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:

(a) Alexandria Emergency Medical Services Council
1 Representative of the Alexandria Hospital Administration

1 Citizen Member

(b) Alexandria Sister Cities Committee
1 Representative From the Alexandria-Gyumri Sister City Committee

1 Citizen Member

(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 Nos. 8(a-b); 4/25/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

9. Consideration of a Grant Application to the Department of Criminal Justice Services to Continue the Community Corrections (ACCP) and Pretrial Services Programs Under the Comprehensive Community Corrections Act and Pretrial Services Act (CCA-PSA).

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 17, 2000, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 9; 4/25/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)


10. Receipt of the City's Monthly Financial Report for Period Ending March 31, 2000.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 18, 2000, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 10; 4/25/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Euille, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council approved the Consent Calendar as presented with the exception of docket item no. 11 which was considered under a separate motion. The City Manager's recommendations are as follows:

7. City Council received the resignation of James E. Dolezal from the Alexandria Beautification Commission with regret; requested the Executive Secretary for Boards and Commissions to send the appropriate letter of appreciation and to advertise the vacancy in the usual manner.

8. City Council (a) reappointed Judith Goss as a Representative of the INOVA Alexandria Hospital Administration and appointed Alaina Zito as a Citizen Member to the Emergency Medical Services Council; and (b) appointed Candace Lightner as a Representative from the Alexandria-Gyumri Sister City Committee and Anita Winsor-Edwards as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Sister Cities Committee.

9. City Council authorized the City Manager to: (1) submit a grant application to the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) for funding, in the amount of $406,025, under the Comprehensive Community Corrections Act-Pretrial Services Act (CCCA-PSA). Due to the short turnaround time provided by DCJS, the grant application was forwarded to DCJS in accordance with the April 7 deadline, contingent upon City Council's approval at its April 25, 2000 legislative session; (2) approved the continuation of six full-time positions, and to create one part-time position, to deliver the services to be provided under these grant programs. These grant-funded positions would terminate upon the expiration of the grant and the individuals filling these positions will be notified of this condition of employment and sign an agreement of understanding with regard to this condition; and (3) execute all documents that may be required.

10. City Council: (1) received the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending March 31, 2000; and (2) authorized the capital project allocations and planned expenditures for the capital projects as detailed in the Capital Improvement Expenditure Summary.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

The voting was as follows:

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

11. Consideration of a Grant Application for Five Police Officers Under the Federal COPS Universal Hiring Program.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 14, 2000, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 11; 4/25/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

Mayor Donley and City Manager Sunderland spoke to this item.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Euille, seconded by Council Member Walker and carried unanimously, City Council: (1) authorized an increase of 5 police officers for the Police Department. If approved, this grant would allow the Police Department to deal with the impact of significant growth in the City, as well as expand the Community Policing efforts which began in 1992. This authorization would be for a four-year period from the time of grant approval; (2) designated $129,560 of FY 2000 contingent reserves for the City share of this grant in its first year. The City share includes $60,560 to match 25% of the salary and benefit cost for 5 new police officers, plus a one-time expense of $69,000 to fund 2 police cruisers, uniforms and equipment for 5 new positions; and (3) authorized the City Manager to submit the grant application and related documents. The grant application must be received by the Department of Justice by May 30, 2000. Special consideration will be given to localities whose applications are received by May 1, 2000. The voting was as follows:

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

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

12. Consideration of the FY 2000-2002 Local Plan for the Expenditure of Grant Funds under the Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 17, 2000, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 12; 4/25/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Euille, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried on a unanimous ROLL-CALL vote, City Council: (1) adopted the resolution endorsing the FY 2001-2002 local plan for the expenditure of Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act grant monies; (2) approved the submission of a local plan, reflecting $525,951 in grant monies in FY 2001, and $525,951 in grant monies in FY 2002 under the Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act; (3) approved the continuation of four full-time grant-funded positions: one Program Coordinator; one Probation Officer; and two Probation Assistants, to administer the grant-funded activities of the Court Service Unit. These grant-funded positions would terminate upon the expiration of the grant and the individuals who fill these positions were notified of this condition of employment at the time they were hired and have signed an agreement of understanding with regard to this condition; (4) approved the transfer of $15,000 from the general contingent reserves account (103556-2707) to the Court Service Unit budget to provide full funding for the existing youth services activities primarily funded by this grant. The additional monies are required because the State allocation to Alexandria for the Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act has been level funded since FY 1999. Program costs are increasing primarily due to the recommended compensation adjustments for employees approved in FY 2000 and also proposed in FY 2001. The recommended transfer of $15,000 from the FY 2001 contingent reserves account within the Non-departmental operating budget will be included on the FY 2001 Add/Delete List; and (5) authorized the City Manager to execute all documents that may be required. The voting was as follows:

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

The resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1957

WHEREAS, the 1995 Virginia General Assembly enacted the Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act with an effective date of January 1, 1996, to replace the block grant system for all community-based juvenile programs and services, except secure detention homes; and

WHEREAS, the purpose of the Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act is to establish balanced, community-based systems of sanctions, programs, and services for juvenile offenders that will: promote an adequate level of services to be available to every juvenile and domestic relations court; ensure local autonomy and flexibility in addressing juvenile crime; encourage a public and private partnership in the design and delivery of services for juveniles who come before the court on child in need of services, child in need of supervision, and delinquent charges; emphasize parental responsibility and provide community-based services for juveniles and their families which hold them accountable for their behavior; establish a locally driven statewide planning process for the allocation of state resources; promote the development of an adequate service capacity for juveniles before the court on petitions alleging status or delinquent offenses; and

WHEREAS, a locality wishing to use the Act’s funds for the maintenance, development, implementation, and operation of programs and services must submit a local plan for the expenditure of these funds biennially to the State Board of Juvenile Justice; and

WHEREAS, the City of Alexandria’s local plan for the expenditure of funds under the Act was developed by Court Service Unit Director, VJCCCA Program Coordinator, and reviewed by the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Judges, the Alexandria Community Policy and Management Team and the Office on Youth;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alexandria City Council will participate in the Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act and accept funds appropriate for the purpose set forth in this Act until written notice to the contrary is provided to the Department of Juvenile Justice, and that the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a local plan on behalf of the City of Alexandria.
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13. Consideration of the Memorandum of Understanding for Accepting the Gift of A Shipbuilder Statue and Cost to Move the Shipbuilder Statue to Another Location.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 20, 2000, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 13; 4/25/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

Without objection, City Council noted the deferral.

14. Consideration of the Temporary Display of a Relief Mural.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 6, 2000, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 14; 4/25/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Council Member Walker and carried unanimously, City Council: (1) approved the temporary display of the 2-by-4-foot long relief mural created by Mirella Monti Belshé at the Lee Center from June 1, 2000-September 1, 2000, and the return of the mural to Ms. Belshé at the conclusion of the public display; and (2) thanked Ms. Belshé for donating the time and materials to create the relief mural. The voting was as follows:

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

15. Consideration of Additional Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Funding for the Renovation of Hopkins House.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 11, 2000, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 15; 4/25/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

Vice Mayor Euille recused himself from the discussion and vote on this item because he serves on the Board of Directors of Hopkins House, but more importantly, one of his former employees who now has his own business is the proposed contractor to perform this work.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Speck, seconded by Councilman Cleveland and carried on a vote of 6-to-0, City Council: (1) approved $87,000 in additional CDBG funding to complete the renovation of Hopkins House; and (2) authorized the following CDBG budget transfers to fund the activity in Recommendation #1:

From:To:
Potomac West Alliance$54,643
Home Rehabilitation Loan Program$32,357Hopkins House$87,000






The voting was as follows:

Speck "aye" Euille out of room
Cleveland "aye" Pepper "aye"
Donley "aye" Rich "aye"
Walker "aye"

16. Consideration of a Five-Year License Agreement with Church Schools in the Diocese of Virginia for the Use of Athletic Facilities Located at 4401 West Braddock Road by Students Attending St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 12, 2000, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 16; 4/25/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Speck, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council: (1) approved a five-year license agreement with Church Schools in the Diocese of Virginia for the use of City-owned athletic facilities located at 4401 West Braddock Road from September 1 through May 31 of each year during the term of this agreement; and (2) authorized the City Manager to sign the license agreement. The voting was as follows:

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

17. Receipt of Staff Report on Proposed Traffic Mitigation Efforts in City Neighborhoods Impacted by the Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) Project.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 19, 2000, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 17; 4/25/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

A copy of Councilman Cleveland's Transactional Disclosure Statement is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item Nos. 17, and 20; 4/15/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

Councilman Cleveland stated for the record that he owns a condominium unit in one of the Carlyle Towers buildings located in the Carlyle development. It is conceivable that the property that he owns, as well as the property that many others own who reside at Carlyle Towers, could be affected by Council's decision on the PTO project. He indicated that he may have, therefore, what the Virginia Conflict of Interest laws refer to as a "personal interest" in the PTO matters. Nonetheless, he believes that he is able to participate in these PTO matters fairly, objectively, and in the public interest, and because of this he does intend to participate in these matters.

There was considerable discussion on this item by the Members of City Council and City Manager Sunderland.



Councilman Speck requested the status on changing 35 mph signs to 30 mph signs.

Vice Mayor Euille spoke to the funding that the City receives from VDOT from the gasoline tax, and asked if staff could look into the possibility of diverting the funds received for repaving of roads to other traffic-related uses.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Euille, seconded by Council Member Walker and carried on a vote of 6-to-1, City Council received this report and approved the proposed traffic mitigation program in City neighborhoods impacted by the PTO project. The voting was as follows:

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

18. Presentation of Staff Report on Status of the Pedestrian Bridge Over Holmes Run South of Duke Street.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 20, 2000, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 18; 4/25/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Director Whitmore responded to questions and gave a brief overview of the results of the meeting with concerned citizens.

There was discussion between City Council and the City Manager with respect to the City's notification process which will be improved.

Staff was requested to keep Council advised on this issue.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Councilman Cleveland and carried unanimously, City Council received the report. The voting was as follows:

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

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

Planning Commission

19. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0022 -- 1108-1112 ORONOCO ST -- Consideration of a request for a special use permit to operate a catering business; zoned CSL/Commercial Service Low. Applicant: Much Moore Quality Catering of Alexandria Inc., by Duncan W. Blair, attorney. (#17 4/15/00) COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend approval 6-0-1



(A copy of the Acting City Attorney's memorandum dated April 21, 2000, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 19; 4/25/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the Planning Commission report dated April 4, 2000, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 19; 4/25/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

A copy of Mr. Blair's letter dated April 14, 2000, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 3 of Item No. 19; 4/25/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

A copy of an affidavit from Mr. and Mrs. Chong Suk Pak in opposition to this special use permit is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 4 of Item No. 19; 4/25/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

Without objection, Gregory Wade, attorney for Mr. Pak, addressed the Council.

There was considerable discussion amongst the City Council, Attorney Wade and Attorney Blair.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Euille, seconded by Councilman Speck and carried unanimously, City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation. The voting was as follows:

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

ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

(a) Mayor Donley congratulated Vice Mayor Euille for being awarded the Alexandria Business Philanthropy Award. Vice Mayor Euille was one of 18 nominees.

(b) Mayor Donley noted that Council Members had received a complaint that the pile driving for the Woodrow Wilson Bridge started at 8:30 a.m. which is in violation of the ordinance.

Citizen's were requested to call the Code Enforcement Hotline at (703) 836-0041, or the Woodrow Wilson Design Center at (703) 519-9800, to report violations.

(c) Councilman Cleveland noted that the Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse books used for AA and NA substance abuse programs are very old, and requested that new books be bought.





(d) Councilman Cleveland spoke to a request received from Dr. Michael Kepke requesting that a flag be flown whenever there is a tragedy involving young children. This would be decided at the Mayor's or Council's pleasure as to when the flag would be flown. He noted that the image of the flag has been reproduced into badges which are now being worn by the residents in Del Ray as they walk their children to school. It is called "Kevin's Watch."

Mayor Donley suggested that the idea be referred to staff to look at this and the regulations with respect to flying this flag.

(A copy of the rendering of the flag is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Oral (d); 4/25/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

(e) Vice Mayor Euille spoke to a proposal of Council Member Walker's and his relating to a Woodrow Wilson Bridge Neighborhood Task Force to address concerns and issues about, and to work toward the mitigation of, the neighborhood impacts brought on by the construction of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge project.

The proposal was referred to the City Manager for staff's consideration and review, with the request that it be brought back to the Council for action.

(A copy of the draft concept is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Oral (e); 4/25/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

(f) Council Member Walker spoke to WMATA's Pre-Final Transit Service Expansion Plan pertaining to light rail transit. She also spoke to bus rapid transit from Branch Avenue station in Maryland to Alexandria's King Street station.

(A copy of the Pre-final Transit Service Expansion Plan, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Oral (f); 4/25/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

(g) Council Member Rich requested a status report regarding the Kevin Shifflett investigation.

Police Chief Samarra gave Council a briefing on the investigation.

(h) Councilman Speck stated that he had spoken to the City Manager about a follow-up matter with a report back to Council going back to last fall when Council addressed the preschool on Seminary Road. He stated that there were two issues that surfaced, have gotten coupled together, and need to be separated. I.e., one was to have some group that works on looking at some of the long-term child care issues in residential neighborhoods; and the other was specifically the matter of a text amendment in response to the issue of if we approve this, was there a precedent that would take place. The response was, if that's the concern, we can address that through a text amendment. He requested staff to look at the discussion that took place last fall and come back to Council on whether we can go forward with any of the specific actions necessary.

The City Manager indicated that this will be brought forward at the next meeting.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

20. Consideration of Resolution Establishing an Ad Hoc Carlyle/Patent and Trademark Office Livability Task Force. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 20, 2000, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 20; 4/25/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

Without objection, Alan Rudd, 2121 Jamieson Avenue, addressed this item.

Councilman Speck suggested that the resolution be amended similarly to the way Council amended the resolution for the Washington Street Task Force and that is to amend the resolution by changing the City resident members to read, six representatives from civic associations, homeowners' associations and condominium associations who are adjacent or near-adjacent to PTO; three business representatives from organizations or businesses with an interest in PTO or Carlyle; and two Council representatives.

Councilwoman Pepper indicated that she felt there should be seven designated groups and to add the Taylor Run Citizens Association.

Mayor Donley suggested a compromise and that was to increase the City resident members to seven.

City Manager Sunderland requested that Council amend paragraph 4 (d) by striking the phrase "and within nearby neighborhoods;".

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Speck, seconded by Council Member Walker and carried on a ROLL-CALL vote of 6-to-1, City Council approved the City Manager's recommendations and adopted the resolution establishing a task force to address issues arising from the location of PTO at Carlyle with the following changes: to increase the City representatives to seven, and identify them as from civic associations, homeowners' associations or condominium associations who are adjacent or near-adjacent to PTO; three business representatives from organizations or businesses with an interest in PTO or Carlyle; and two Council representatives; and amended paragraph 4 (d) by striking the phrase "and within nearby neighborhoods;". City Council shall appoint the representatives from the resident and business groups; the Federal agencies and the developers shall choose their own representatives. The Mayor shall select a Chair of the Task Force. The charge of the Task Force is set out in the discussion in the City Manager's memorandum and in the resolution; and accepted the offer of the General Services Administration to provide additional design advice to the Design Review Board. The voting was as follows:

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

The resolution reads as follows:



RESOLUTION NO. 1958

WHEREAS, City Council wishes the Carlyle Development Corporation, LCOR, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO), and the U.S. General Services Administration to consider recommendations from a task force of interested persons about ways to address issues associated with the build-out of the Carlyle project with PTO; and

WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is appropriate to establish a task force with membership from the Federal Government, the developers of Carlyle and PTO, residential neighborhoods, and the business community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA:

1. That there is established an ad hoc task force known as the Task Force on Carlyle/PTO.

2. That the task force shall consist of 18 members, as follows, to be appointed as described below:

2 developer members as follows:
one representative of Carlyle Development Corp. (CDC);
one representative of LCOR
7 representatives from civic associations, homeowners’ associations or condominium associations who are adjacent or near-adjacent to PTO to be appointed by Council;
3 business representatives from organizations or businesses with an interest in PTO or Carlyle to be appointed by Council;
3 Federal agency members as follows:
one representative of the U.S. District Court;
one representative of the General Services Administration;
one representative of the Patent and Trademark Office;
1 City member
City Manager or his designee; and
2 representatives of City Council.

City Council shall appoint the representatives from the resident and business groups; the Federal agencies and the developers shall choose their own representatives. The Mayor shall select a Convener of the Task Force.

3. That the Mayor shall select the chairperson of the Task Force.

4. That the function of the Task Force shall be to make:
5. That the task force shall complete its work within 180 days following the signing of the lease between the GSA and LCOR for the PTO project, and its term shall thereupon expire.

6. That the Director of Planning and Zoning shall provide staff reasonably necessary for the work of the task force, with such assistance as may be required from other agencies and departments of the City.
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OTHER

21. Consideration of City Council Schedule.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 19, 2000, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 21; 4/25/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Council Member Rich, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council received the updated Council Calendar which included the following additions since the April 11 legislative meeting: Tuesday, April 25, plaque dedication ceremony to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the enactment of the Alexandria Human Rights Ordinance at 4:30 p.m. at the Kate Waller Barrett Library, 717 Queen Street; Monday, May 22, the annual Project Discovery Student Recognition Reception in the Exhibit Hall at the Lee Center, with a reception at 6:00 p.m. and the awards program at 7:00 p.m. The keynote speaker is Dr. Belle Wheelen, President of Northern Virginia Community College; Saturday, July 1, City Council Installation at 7:30 p.m. in the John C. Albohm Auditorium at T.C. Williams High School; and Saturday, July 8, the USA/Alexandria Birthday Celebration from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Jones Point Park, 100 Jones Point Drive. The voting was as follows:

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

CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS

22. Alexandria Board of Zoning Appeals
2 Citizen Members

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

NAME ENDORSED BY:

Mark Allen*

George Ellmore, Jr.*

Mark Gaudian

James Lay

James O'Sullivan

Lois Steele

*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. 22; 4/25/00, 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 Mark Allen and George Ellmore, Jr. as Citizen Members to the Alexandria Board of Zoning Appeals. The voting was as follows:

Donley - Allen, O'Sullivan
Euille - Allen, Ellmore
Cleveland - Allen, Ellmore
Pepper - Allen, Ellmore
Rich - Allen, Ellmore
Speck - Allen, Ellmore
Walker - Allen, Lay
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23. Alexandria Commission on Information Technology
1 Citizen-at-Large

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

NAME ENDORSED BY:

Sarah Haut

John Olsen

Jeffrey Zack
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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. 23; 4/25/00, 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 Jeffrey Zack as a Citizen-at-Large to the Alexandria Commission on Information Technology. The voting was as follows:

Donley - Zack
Euille - Zack
Cleveland - Olsen
Pepper - Zack
Rich - Zack
Speck - Haut
Walker - Haut
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24. Alexandria Human Rights Commission
2 Citizen Members

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

NAME ENDORSED BY:

Sallie Craft

John Heaphy*

Susan Rumberg

Scott Schwartz Lynnwood Campbell

Gina Spade

*Incumbent

(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; 4/25/00, 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 John Heaphy and appointed Scott Schwartz as Citizen Members to the Alexandria Human Rights Commission. The voting was as follows:

Donley - Craft, Schwartz
Euille - Craft, Heaphy
Cleveland - Heaphy, Schwartz
Pepper - Heaphy, Schwartz
Rich - Heaphy, Schwartz
Speck - Heaphy, Schwartz
Walker - Craft, Heaphy
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25. Alexandria Traffic and Parking Board
3 Citizen Members

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

NAME ENDORSED BY:

Kathleen Burns

Charles Eden

Carol James

John Laychus

Matthew Shuster

William Sullivan

Mary Weiss

Andrew Wilson
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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. 25; 4/25/00, 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 appointed Kathleen Burns, Charles Eden, and John Laychus as Citizen Members to the Alexandria Traffic and Parking Board. The voting was as follows:

Donley - Burns, Eden, Laychus
Euille - Burns, Laychus, Shuster
Cleveland - Burns, Eden, Sullivan
Pepper - Burns, Eden, Laychus
Rich - Burns, Eden, Laychus
Speck - Burns, Eden, Shuster
Walker - Burns, Eden, Wilson
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THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED, upon motion by Vice Mayor Euille, seconded by Councilman Cleveland and carried unanimously, at 9:15 p.m., the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, April 25, 2000, was adjourned. The voting was as follows:

Euille "aye" Pepper "aye"
Cleveland "aye" Rich "aye"
Donley "aye" Speck "aye"
Walker "aye"
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APPROVED BY:




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KERRY J. DONLEY MAYOR


ATTEST:



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Beverly I. Jett, CMC City Clerk




The Meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.

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.
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Public Notice

There will be a City Council Work Session on the Proposed Budget on Thursday, April 27, 2000, at 6:30 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.

THE CABLECAST SCHEDULE OF GOVERNMENT MEETINGS ON CHANNEL 11 FOLLOWS:

As of 4/17/2000
CABLECAST SCHEDULE OF GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
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CHANNEL 11

APRIL 2000

• April 19, Board of Architectural Review - Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m. - Live

• April 22, City Council Public Hearing, 9:30 a.m. - Replay of the April 15 Meeting

• April 25, City Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m. - Live

• April 26, Board of Architectural Review - Parker-Gray District, 7:30 p.m. - Live

• April 27, City Council Meeting (Special Meeting - FY 2001 Budget Adoption), 7:30 p.m. - Live

• April 28, School Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m. - Replay of the April 27 Meeting