Meeting Minutes for Regular Meeting (04/11/2000)

Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 11, 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; Mr. Sanderson, Director of Real Estate Assessments; Director of Libraries O'Brien; Ms. O'Regan, Director of Human Services; Ms. Federico, Director of Historic Alexandria; 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; Dr. Claiborn, Director of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse; Ms. Boyd, Director of Citizen Assistance; Ms. Plemmer, Assistant City Manager; Mr. Caton, Legislative Director; Mr. Sudduth, Director of Personnel Services; 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; Ms. Barnett, Deputy Director of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities; Mr. Eiffert, Director of Agency on Aging; Fire Chief Hawkins; 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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The City Council had a work session on the United Way's 1999 Needs Assessment of the Hispanic Community, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Workroom. The agenda was followed.

Mayor Donley and Vice Mayor Euille made opening remarks.

Howard Spiegelman, chair, Hispanic Needs Assessment Work Group, and Patrice Linehan, chair, United Way Human Services Committee, gave an overview of the Alexandria United Way's 1999 Needs Assessment of the Hispanic Community in Alexandria. Both answered questions directed to them by the Mayor and Members of City Council and participated in the discussion.

Councilman Speck suggested that some of the ESL be taken into the workplace. Mayor Donley suggested that we might want to involve the Hotel Association.

Management and Budget Director Godwin stated that there was a meeting of the Educational Partnership on Wednesday morning and she would be glad to pass that idea along.

City Manager Sunderland spoke to the delivery of City services to the Hispanic Community, and how the City intends to address it.

Management and Budget Director Godwin provided a summary of estimated City expenditures for the Hispanic Community.

The work session was concluded at approximately 7:30 p.m.

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

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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 Timothy J. Mabbott, Pastor, First Christian Church.

3. THERE BEING NO DISCUSSION, upon motion by Councilman Cleveland, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council approved the Minutes for (a) the Special Meeting of March 21, 2000; and (b) the Regular Meeting of March 28, 2000, as submitted. The voting was as follows:

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

4. THERE BEING NO DISCUSSION, upon motion by Councilman Cleveland, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council received the Report of the City Clerk dated April 4, 2000, which is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 4; 4/11/00, 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"

5. Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Month of April 2000 as Child Abuse Prevention Month 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; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

Councilman Speck presented the proclamation.

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

6. Presentation of Proclamation Declaring the Week of April 9 - 15, 2000, as Alexandria Volunteer Week 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; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

Vice Mayor Euille presented the proclamation.

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

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

7. Presentation of Proclamation Honoring the Recipient of the 2000 Flora Krause Casey Public Health Award Given by the Alexandria Public Health Advisory Commission.

(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; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

Councilwoman Pepper presented the proclamation.

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

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

8. Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming April 2000 as Fair Housing Month 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. 8; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Council Member Walker, seconded by Vice Mayor Euille and carried on a vote of 6-to-0, City Council endorsed the proclamation. The voting was as follows:

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

9. Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing Sunday, April 30 through Sunday, May 7, 2000, as Days of Remembrance, and Acceptance of the Donation of a Candelabrum to the City of Alexandria

Mayor Donley presented the proclamation.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Speck, seconded by Council Member Walker and carried unanimously, City Council endorsed the proclamation recognizing Sunday, April 30, through Sunday, May 7, 2000, as "Days of Remembrance" and accepted the donation of a candelabrum from the Schiff family, and thanked them for their generous gift to the citizens of Alexandria. The voting was as follows:

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

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

CONSENT CALENDAR (10 -15) (18-32)

Without Objection, City Council removed docket item nos. 26, 27, 28, 29, 31, and 32 from the Consent Agenda and considered them under separate motions.

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

(a) Alexandria Commission on Information Technology
James R. Lint

(b) Alexandria Community Services Board
Dale E. Cloyd

(c) Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association Board of Governors
Andrew C. Blair

(d) Alexandria Emergency Medical Services Council
Mary Ann Cusack

(A copy of each of the above resignations is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 10(a-d); 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

11. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:

(a) Historic Alexandria Resources Commission
1 Representative from the Alexandria Society for the
Preservation of Black Heritage

(b) Alexandria Social Services Advisory Board
3 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. 11(a-b); 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

12. Consideration of Submission of a Grant Application to the Department of Health and Human Services Head Start Bureau for Expansion of the Alexandria Head Start Program for Fiscal Year 2001.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 3, 2000, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 12; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

13. Consideration of Submission of a Grant Application for the Summer Food Service Program for Children.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated March 27, 2000, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 13; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

14. Consideration of Submission of a Grant Application to the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for Funding for the Commonwealth Attorney's Office for the Victim/Witness Assistance Program.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 3, 2000, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 14; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

15. Consideration of Submission of a Renewal Grant Application to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles for an Aggressive Driving Interdiction Program.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated March 27, 2000, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 15; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

18. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to change the fares to be charged by taxicabs in the city.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 5, 2000, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 18; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

A copy of an Informal Memorandum explaining ordinance is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 18; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council present received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 3 of Item No. 18; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

19. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to change the name of a portion of Edsall Road south of Pickett Street to Cameron Station Boulevard.

(A copy of an Informal Memorandum explaining ordinance is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 19; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council present received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 19; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

20. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to amend Section 2-180 of the zoning ordinance to change the definition of open space to exclude emergency vehicle easements from the calculation of open space.

(A copy of an Informal Memorandum explaining ordinance is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 20; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council present received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 20; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

21. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to amend Section 1-400(B)(3)(d) of the zoning ordinance to exclude certain roads and driveways from the calculation of lot area.

(A copy of an Informal Memorandum explaining ordinance is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 21; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council present received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 21; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

22. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to amend Section 3-1108(D) of the zoning ordinance to delete apartments from those uses allowed in the RM zone.

(A copy of an Informal Memorandum explaining ordinance is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 22; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council present received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 22; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

23. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to amend the Braddock Road Metro Station Small Area Plan Chapter of the 1992 Master Plan to change the land use designation at 1224 Princess Street from RM/Residential to RH/Residential.

(A copy of an Informal Memorandum explaining ordinance is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 23; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council present received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 23; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

24. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to rezone the property at 1224 Princess Street from RB/Townhouse Zone to RC/High Density Apartment Zone, subject to proffers.

(A copy of an Informal Memorandum explaining ordinance is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 24; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council present received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 24; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

25. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to amend the proffered zoning conditions for Hechinger Commons, 3101-3231 Duke Street.

(A copy of an Informal Memorandum explaining ordinance is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 25; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council present received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 25; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

30. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage of First reading of AN ORDINANCE to extend for one year, until May 1, 2001, the franchise to allow Bell Atlantic to locate telecommunication facilities in the public rights-of-way within the city.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 5, 2000, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 30; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

A copy of an Informal Memorandum explaining ordinance is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 30; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council present received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 3 of Item No. 30; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Council Member Walker and carried unanimously, City Council approved the Consent Calendar as presented with the exception of docket item nos. 26, 27, 28, 29, 31 and 32, which were considered under separate motions. The City Manager's recommendations are as follows:

10. City Council received the following resignations with regret: (a) James R. Lint from the Alexandria Commission on Information Technology; (b) Dale E. Cloyd from the Alexandria Community Services Board; (c) Andrew C. Blair from the Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association Board of Governors; and (d) Mary Ann Cusack from the Alexandria Emergency Medical Services Council; requested the Executive Secretary for Boards and Commissions to send the appropriate letters of appreciation and to advertise the vacancies in the usual manner.

11. City Council (a) appointed Clarence Cooper as a Representative from the Alexandria Society for the Preservation of Black Heritage to the Historic Alexandria Resources Commission; and (b) reappointed Lisa Carr and appointed William Boehm and Kathleen Tesi as Citizen Members to the Alexandria Social Services Advisory Board.

12. City Council authorized the City Manager to: (1) submit a competitive proposal for $174,957 in federal expansion funds to operate two new Head Start classrooms in the Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School for 34 children beginning in the fall of 2000; and (2) execute all necessary documents.

13. City Council authorized the City Manager to: (1) submit the grant application to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for its continuation funding, in the amount of $105,000 in estimated program income; and (2) execute all necessary documents that may be required.

14. City Council authorized the City Manager to: (1) submit a grant application to the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for funding in the amount of $189,875, for continued funding of the Victim/Witness Assistance Program; (2) approve the continuation of the five full-time grant-funded positions (one Clerk Typist II position, a Collections Specialist II position, two Victim-Witness Specialist positions, and one Victim-Witness Specialist II position) covered by the Victim/Witness Assistance Grant. These grant-funded positions would terminate upon the expiration of the grant, and the individuals who are to fill these positions would be notified to this condition of employment. It should be noted that there are no funds available in the City budget to continue these activities once the grant funds are expended; and (3) execute all necessary documents that may be required.

15. City Council: (1) approved the grant application to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, in the amount of $14,900, which will provide overtime funds to the Police Department to conduct DWI checkpoints and operate an aggressive driving interdiction program in the City; and (2) authorized the City Manager to execute all necessary documents that may be required.

18. City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, April 15, 2000.

19. City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, April 15, 2000.

20. City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, April 15, 2000.

21. City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, April 15, 2000.

22. City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, April 15, 2000.

23. City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, April 15, 2000.

24. City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, April 15, 2000.

25. City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, April 15, 2000.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

The voting was as follows:

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

Note: Docket item nos. 26, 27, 28, 31, and 32 were considered together and under one motion.

With respect to docket item nos. 26, 27, 28, 31 and 32, Councilman Cleveland made the following statement:

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.

26. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to amend the King Street/Eisenhower Avenue Small Area Plan Chapter of the 1992 Master Plan to change the coordinated development district guidelines for the Duke Street Coordinated Development District, applicable to the Carlyle/PTO Project.

(A copy of an Informal Memorandum explaining ordinance is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 26; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council present received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 26; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

27. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to amend Section 5-602(A)(1) of the zoning ordinance to amend the CDD zone regulations for the Duke Street Coordinated Development District, applicable to the Carlyle/PTO Project.

(A copy of an Informal Memorandum explaining ordinance is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 27; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council present received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 27; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

28. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to amend Section 12-600(B)(5) of the zoning ordinance to allow changes to a CO special use permit in a coordinated development district in order to allow an increase in height consistent with the CDD zone regulations.

(A copy of an Informal Memorandum explaining ordinance is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 28; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council present received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 28; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

31. VACATION #99-0006 -- 1950 DUKE ST -- CARLYLE SITE - PTO PROPOSAL -- Receipt of Viewers' Report for a request for a vacation of the public right-of-way easements; zoned CDD-1/Coordinated Development District, Duke Street. Applicant: Carlyle Development Corporation, by Jonathan P. Rak, attorney. (#4 3/21/00)

(A copy of the Viewers' report is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 31; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the City Clerk's memorandum dated April 7, 2000, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 31; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the City Clerk's memorandum dated April 11, 2000, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 3 of Item No. 31; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

32. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to vacate certain public right-of-way easements in Carlyle in connection with the PTO project.

(A copy of an Informal Memorandum explaining ordinance is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 32; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council present received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 32; 4/11/00, 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. 3 of Item Nos. 26, 27, 28, 31, and 32; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Euille, seconded by Council Member Walker and carried on a vote of 6-to-1, City Council took the following actions:

26. City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, April 15, 2000.

27. City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, April 15, 2000.

28. City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, April 15, 2000.

30. City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, April 15, 2000.

31. City Council received the Viewers' Report.

32. City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, April 15, 2000. The voting was as follows:

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

29. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to approve and authorize the sale of city property at 3600 Jefferson Davis Highway.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 5, 2000, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 29; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

A copy of an Informal Memorandum explaining ordinance is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 29; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council present received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 3 of Item No. 29; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

Vice Mayor Euille removed docket item no. 29 from the Consent Calendar because he felt since it related to the sale of City-owned property, it should be considered as a separate item and not under the Consent Agenda.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Euille, seconded by Council Member Walker and carried unanimously, City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, April 15, 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)

16. Special "Presentation" by Paula Riley, Executive Director, Alexandria Economic Development Partnership, Inc. (Councilman Speck)

Councilman Speck stated that last week there was a Funside Forum which brings together representatives of tourism, hotels, and restaurants to talk about more effective ways to market the City. Paula Riley, who often presents an overview of current conditions and opportunities in the City, presented a unique presentation. She took an overview of the economic opportunities that are available and put it in lyric form. It was funny and creative but most importantly it presented a really bright picture for particularly retail opportunities and development opportunities throughout the City.

Paula read her "Booming Business Poem."

17. Consideration of Proposed Virginia-American Water Company Rate Increase.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 5, 2000, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 17; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

Mayor Donley spoke to this item.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Councilman Cleveland and carried unanimously, City Council opposed the Water Company's proposed rate increase and authorized the Mayor to send a letter to the State Corporation Commission (SCC) that states the City's position and the reasons for it. 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

None

ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

(a) Councilman Speck spoke to a recent memorandum he received from the City Manager responding to his request for addressing congested City intersections that are often blocked during the rush hour period. At his suggestion, the Police Department staff reviewed the program known as "Don't Block the Box," that has been implemented at congested intersections in New York City. Problem intersections are identified, and the City paints a cross-grid pattern within the perimeter of the intersection and signs the intersection to alert motorists that blocking the intersection is a traffic violation.

Members of City Council, Chief Samarra and City Manager Sunderland participated in the discussion.

It was the consensus of Council to move forward with a pilot program as quickly as possible and which would operate for approximately two months on weekdays between 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The City Manager will report back at the end of June or at the first meeting in September.

(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 Oral (a); 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference)

(b) Councilman Cleveland spoke to a rash of car window breakings in the North Ridge area along Virginia Avenue. He indicated that someone reported one of the incidents to the Police and requested that a police officer come to investigate in hopes of acquiring some evidence. However, the Police Department would not respond. He thought when a person specifically requested a police officer to come out to take a report that they did so.

Chief Samarra responded that the Police Department offers telephone reporting to people who want to use it; however, those who want an officer, the Police Department sends an officer.

Chief Samarra requested Councilman Cleveland to provide him with all of the details pertaining to this incident, and indicated that he will look into it and report back.

(c) Vice Mayor Euille spoke to a memorandum from Jim Dorsch, chairperson of the Alexandria Waterfront Committee, to Judy Guse-Noritake, chairperson of the Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission, with respect to leash law enforcement on the waterfront. He requested the City Manager to look into this matter.

(A copy of Mr. Dorsch's letter dated April 3, 2000, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Oral (c); 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

(d) Vice Mayor Euille spoke to a couple of citizen complaints with respect to child care not being permitted in rental apartments. He indicated that this has a measurable impact on those individuals, particularly low-income parents, who need to have child care services made available in these apartment buildings located throughout the City. Another concern deals with the fact that a lot of these apartment buildings are no longer accepting Section 8 vouchers or certificates. He indicated that staff has responded. He noted that the City needs to be proactive in working with the management and owners of these apartment buildings. This may mean setting up a meeting between the apartment owners/management and the Early Childhood Development Office, the Office on Housing, and the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority to address these two concerns with them.

City Manager Sunderland stated that these are landlord-tenant issues, and, in particular, interpretations and applications of the lease provisions. He indicated that staff is going out to the apartment complexes to try to find out how they are interpreting the term business under the leases to see if this can be turned around.
Office of Housing Director Davis stated that staff is hearing a lot of rumors with respect to the apartments not accepting Section 8 vouchers, but all that they have been able to confirm with ARHA is just a handful of properties. One of them had started negotiating with ARHA to change that. She indicated that staff is not able to confirm all of the reports that they are receiving.

Vice Mayor Euille stated that a memorandum from the City Manager or the Mayor be sent that simply expresses the importance of maintaining a diverse housing market. He noted that the City certainly supports the Section 8 voucher certificates, the utilization and those property owners that have been kind enough over the years to accept them. We would encourage their continued support and those that have problems, let's sit down and talk about them.

(e) Mayor Donley gave Council an update on the Foxchase housing issue with respect to a five-year renewal agreement between HUD and the owners of Foxchase pertaining to the 423 units primarily rented to elderly residents. He indicated that he is extremely optimistic on achieving an agreement on the five-year renewal for the 423 units at Foxchase, and will report back at a later meeting with the outcome.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)

33. Consideration of Request from the Northern Virginia Planning District Commission to Approve Changes to its Charter Agreement. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated March 31, 2000, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 33; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Vice Mayor Euille and carried on a unanimous ROLL-CALL vote, City Council adopted the resolution which approves the amendments to the Charter Agreement of the Northern Virginia Planning District Commission which change the name of the agency to the Northern Virginia Regional Commission and make technical corrections to the Virginia Code citations in the document. The voting was as follows:

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

The resolution reads as follows:

RESOLUTION NO. 1956

WHEREAS, the Northern Virginia Planning District Commission has proposed that the Commission’s Charter Agreement be amended to change the name of the Commission from the "Northern Virginia Planning District Commission" to the "Northern Virginia Regional Commission," in order to reflect the evolution of the Commission since its inception 30 years ago; and

WHEREAS, the Commission is also proposing technical amendments to the Charter Agreement to update references to the Virginia Code that appear in the Charter Agreement; and

WHEREAS, such amendments to the Commission’s Charter Agreement must be approved by the governing bodies of all the member jurisdictions; and

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Alexandria desires to approve such amendments to the Commission’s Charter Agreement, on behalf of the City of Alexandria;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA:

1. That the Charter Agreement of the Northern Virginia Regional Commission as hereinafter set forth, be, and the same hereby is, approved:

CHARTER AGREEMENT
of
NORTHERN VIRGINIA REGIONAL COMMISSION

The governmental subdivisions signatory hereto do hereby organize, establish and charter a planning district commission pursuant to the provisions of Section 15.1-1403 of the Virginia Code, subsequently renumbered by action of the Virginia General Assembly to be Section 15.2-4203, and do hereby agree that:

The name of the planning district commission shall be the Northern Virginia Regional Commission, hereinafter referred to as “the Commission.”

The principal office of the Commission shall be located in the County of Fairfax, Virginia. The location of the principal office may be changed by the concurrence of a majority of the Commission members present at a regular meeting, provided that at least a thirty-day written notification has been sent to the clerk of the governing body of each member governmental subdivision.

The effective date of the organization of the Commission shall be the same day this Charter Agreement is adopted and signed by that governmental subdivision whose population when added to the aggregate population of those who have already adopted and signed the charter embraces the majority of the population within the Northern Virginia Planning District.

The membership of the Commission shall be composed of representatives of the member governmental subdivisions, on the basis of one member from the governing body of each governmental subdivision. Each city and county also shall appoint one representative who holds no office elected by the people. In addition, each governmental subdivision shall appoint one representative for each 75,000 population, or fraction thereof, in excess of 100,000 population. At least 50 percent of a governmental subdivision’s membership shall be elected officials of the governing body with the exception that, when the governmental subdivision is entitled to only one representative, the representative must be a member of the governing body. All county population shall be exclusive of participating towns. For the purpose of this agreement, the term “population” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Section 15.2-4202 of the Virginia Code.

The population on which the representation to the Commission is based shall be reviewed every five years from the effective date of this Charter. If upon this review a governmental subdivision attains a population warranting an increase in membership, such appointment shall take place on the first day of the following July. The determination of local financial contributions shall be based on each governmental subdivision’s representation on the Commission.

Each member of the Commission shall have the right to vote, but may exercise his vote only in person at and during any official meeting of the Commission, regular, special, or otherwise, provided, however, that this right to vote is conditioned upon the payment of local financial contribution of each member’s governmental subdivision.

All members of the Commission shall be appointed by a majority vote of the governing body of each governmental subdivision for a period of three years except that the initial appointments shall expire as follows:

The term of one member from the local governing body of each governmental subdivision shall expire on June 30, 1972. The term of one member of each governmental subdivision who holds no office elected by the people shall expire on June 30, 1971. The term of any additional members shall expire on June 30, 1970.

Any member of the Commission may be removed from office, for cause shown, by action of the governing body which appointed him.

The Chairman of the Commission shall be elected at a regular meeting of the Commission by a majority vote of the members present. His term of office as Chairman shall be for one year. He may be re-elected in the above manner to succeed himself in office for one additional year only, provided the total consecutive tenure does not exceed two-and-one-half years. Nothing shall prevent the same person from being elected Chairman again after he has been out of that office for at least one year.

This Charter Agreement may be amended by the concurrences of the governing bodies of all of the member governmental subdivisions.

Any governmental subdivision, located within the Northern Virginia Planning District, which is not a party to this Charter Agreement may be added thereto if it meets with the necessary criteria and adopts and executes this agreement.

Any governmental subdivision may withdraw from the Commission and from this Charter Agreement by submitting its withdrawal to the Commission along with payment in full of financial obligations for the current year.

2. That the Mayor be, and he hereby is, authorized to execute the Charter Agreement of the Northern Virginia Regional Commission on behalf of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, and to do all other acts necessary or appropriate to effect the adoption of the Charter Agreement of the Northern Virginia Regional Commission hereinabove set forth.

3. That this resolution shall be effective on the date and at the time of adoption.

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OTHER

34. Consideration of City Council Schedule.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 3, 2000, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 34; 4/11/00, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

Vice Mayor Euille noted that City Council will have a house for Christmas in April.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Speck, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council approved the Council Calendar, and added to it the Tuesday, April 25, 4:30 p.m., plaque dedication ceremony at the Kate Waller Barrett Library to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the enactment of the Alexandria Human Rights Ordinance. The voting was as follows:

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

CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS

35. Alexandria-Caen Exchange Committee
1 Representative from the Business Community

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

NAME ENDORSED BY:

Mary Ehlers*

Dale Gibb

*Residency Waiver Required

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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. 35; 4/11/00, 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 waived the residency requirement and appointed Mary Ehlers as a Representative from the Business Community to the Alexandria-Caen Exchange Committee. The voting was as follows:

Donley - Gibb
Euille - Ehlers
Cleveland - Ehlers
Pepper - Ehlers
Rich - Ehlers
Speck - Ehlers
Walker - Gibb

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36. Alexandria Planning Commission
1 Citizen Member

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

NAME ENDORSED BY:

H. Stewart Dunn*

Jeffery Epperson

Vernon Knarr

Beatrice McGuire

Henry Underhill

*Incumbent

(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. 36; 4/11/00, 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 reappointed H. Stewart Dunn as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Planning Commission. The voting was as follows:

Donley - Dunn
Euille - Dunn
Cleveland - Dunn
Pepper - Dunn
Rich - Dunn
Speck - Dunn
Walker - Dunn

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New Business Item No. 1: City Manager Sunderland noted that the pile driving at Jones Point Park starts on Wednesday, April 12. If there are informational calls, staff will do the best they can to provide the information. If there are complaints about it or questions about where the project is going and things like that, staff will direct them over to the project directors.

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THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Councilman Cleveland and carried unanimously, at 9:10 p.m., the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, April 11, 2000, was adjourned. The voting was as follows:

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

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APPROVED BY:

__________________________________________
KERRY J. DONLEY MAYOR

ATTEST:

_____________________________________________
Beverly I. Jett, CMC City Clerk

The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 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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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.

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THE CABLECAST SCHEDULE OF GOVERNMENT MEETINGS ON CHANNEL 11 FOLLOWS:

As of 4/3/2000

CABLECAST SCHEDULE OF GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
ON
CHANNEL 11

APRIL 2000

• April 4, Planning Commission Meeting, 7:30 p.m. - Live

• April 5, Board of Architectural Review - Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m. - Live

• April 6, School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. - Live

• April 10, City Council Public Hearing (Special Public Hearing - Proposed FY 2001 Budget), 4:30 p.m. - Live

• April 11, City Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m. - Live

• April 12, Board of Architectural Review - Parker-Gray District, 7:30 p.m. - Live

• April 13, Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting, 7:30 p.m. - Live

• April 14, City Council Meeting, 6:00 p.m. - Replay of the April 11 Meeting

• April 15, City Council Public Hearing, 9:30 a.m. - Live

• 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