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June 28, 2000

There was an Executive Session
at the Conclusion of this Meeting. Please
see Docket Item No. 47.


Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 27, 2000 - - 7:30 p.m.

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OPENING

1. Calling the Roll.

The Meeting was called to Order by Mayor Donley, and the City Clerk called the Roll; all Members of City Council were present.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

The Invocation was pronounced by Deacon William Pivarnik of Saint Mary's Parish.
2. Invocation. By:_________________________________________________________

3. Reading and Acting Upon the Minutes of the Following Meeting of City Council:

(a) The Regular Meeting of June 13, 2000.

City Council approved the Minutes for the Regular Meeting of June 13, 2000, as submitted.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

4. Report of the City Clerk.

City Council received the report of the City Clerk.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

5. Special Presentation by the Mayor, Members of City Council and City Manager.

Council Member Rich and Council Member Walker were presented with proclamations thanking them for their service to the City and the citizens.

City Manager Sunderland presented each Member of Council with a plaque recognizing them for their term of service over the past three years.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

At this point, Council took docket item no. 50 out of order.



REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

CONSENT CALENDAR (6-11)

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

(a) Alexandria Community Services Board
Carlos A. Vega-Matos

(b) Alexandria Early Childhood Commission
Robin L. Austin

(c) Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission
Jeffrey J. Mosher

(d) Alexandria Human Rights Commission
John F. Heaphy

7. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:

(a) Alexandria-Caen Exchange Committee
1 Representative From the Public Schools in the City of Alexandria

(b) Alexandria Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee
1 Member Designated by Mayor Kerry J. Donley

(c) Alexandria Commission on Employment
1 Citizen Member

(d) Alexandria Commission on HIV/AIDS
1 Member From and Representing the INOVA Alexandria Hospital

1 Member From and Representing the Alexandria Youth Policy Commission

1 Member From and Representing the Alexandria Community Services Board

(e) Alexandria Community Services Board
2 Citizen Members

(f) Northern Virginia Planning District Commission
1 Citizen Member

8. Consideration of a Renewal Grant Application to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality for FY 2001 Pass-Through Funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the City of Alexandria Air Pollution Control Program.






REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

9. Consideration of Authorization to Establish a Local Inmate Data System Technician Position in the Office of Sheriff Funded by the State Compensation Board.

10. Consideration of Authorization to Establish a Full-time Position for the Clerk of Circuit Court Funded by the State Compensation Board.

11. Consideration of a Request from the Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC) to Amend Section 2-4-31 of the City Code to Expand the Membership of the Commission to include Representatives from Additional Historic Sites and to Reassign an Existing Position on the Commission.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

City Council approved the Consent Calendar docket item nos. 6-11, 48 and included 49. The City Manager's recommendations are as follows:

6. City Council received the following resignations from Members of Boards, Commissions and Committees with regret: (a) Carlos A. Vega-Matos from the Alexandria Community Services Board; (b) Robin L. Austin from the Alexandria Early Childhood Commission; (c) Jeffrey J. Mosher from the Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission; and (d) John F. Heaphy from the Alexandria Human Rights Commission; requested the Executive Secretary for Boards and Commissions to send the appropriate letters of appreciation and to advertise the vacancies in the usual manner.

7. City Council (a) reappointed Kim-Scott Miller as a Representative From the Public Schools in the City of Alexandria to the Alexandria-Caen Exchange Committee; (b) appointed Paul Smedberg as a Member Designated by Mayor Kerry J. Donley to the Alexandria Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee; (c) appointed Margaret Neustadt as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Commission on Employment; (d) appointed Kathleen Bury as a Member from and Representing the INOVA Alexandria Hospital, Darryl Francois as a Member from and Representing the Alexandria Youth Policy Commission, and Nancy Turner as a Member from and Representing the Alexandria Community Services Board to the Alexandria Commission on HIV/AIDS; (e) reappointed Phillip Bradbury and Florine Greenberg as Citizen Members to the Alexandria Community Services Board; and (f) reappointed Dale Medearis as a Citizen Member to the Northern Virginia Planning District Commission.










REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

8. City Council authorized the City Manager to: (1) submit a renewal grant application to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality for FY 2001 pass-through funding from EPA, in the amount of $43,730, for the City's Air Pollution Control Program; (2) have the three full-time grant-funded positions which administer the current grant activities and which, as of July 2000, will be transferred from the Health Department to the Department of Transportation and Environmental Services, as part of the transfer of a number of environmental functions from the former to the latter department, continue to administer the grant-funded activities should the grant be awarded. These grant-funded positions would terminate upon expiration of the grant and the individuals who fill these positions would be notified of this condition of employment at the time their employment is renewed and would sign an agreement of understanding with regard to this condition. It should be noted 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 in connection with the submission and acceptance of the grant.

9. City Council approved a full-time civilian position for the Office of Sheriff. The State Compensation Board has authorized its share of funding for this position, effective July 1, 2000. Continuation of this position after FY 2001 will be dependent upon continued funding from the State Compensation Board or other non-City funding sources.

10. City Council approved a full-time position for the Clerk of the Circuit Court funded by the State Compensation Board. Continuation of this position after FY 2001 will be dependent upon continued funding from the State Compensation Board or other non-City funding sources.

11. City Council approved the request to expand the membership of the Historic Alexandria Resources Commission by adding six designated seats for organizations that manage historic properties open to the public, to reassign an existing membership and request the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to amend Section 2-4-31 of the City Code on the creation, composition and organization of the Commission for consideration by Council in September. Organizations which are recommended for membership are Carlyle House, Lee-Fendall House, George Washington National Masonic Memorial, Christ Church, United Daughters of the Confederacy Museum, and Old Presbyterian Meeting House.

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

49. City Council received the Final Report of the Alexandria Census 2000 Complete Count Committee and thanked the members of the committee for their work on behalf of the City.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

12. Formal Presentation of the Annual Report from the Ad Hoc City of Alexandria 250th Anniversary Commission. (#8 5/23/00)

Mayor Donley congratulated the Task Force on an excellent year and thanked the members for their hard work.

Director of Historic Alexandria Federico and Chairman Brooks gave Council an overview of the Ad Hoc City of Alexandria 250th Anniversary Commission's Annual Report and introduced Members of the Task Force who were present.

City Council received the report.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

13. Receipt of the FY 1998-1999 Annual Report from the Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission.

City Council received the Annual Report from the Environmental Policy Commission and thanked Commission members for their efforts on behalf of the City.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

14. Consideration of the Early Childhood Commission Proposed Review Committee Recommendations for the Use of FY 2001 Children's Fund Monies.

Vice Mayor Euille disclosed that he has a relationship with almost all of the programs that are receiving funds.

City Council approved the following: (1) a $35,000 set-aside for continuation funding for the Mount Vernon Head Start site; (2) a $50,000 set-aside for the Virginia Preschool Initiative; (3) the designation of the remaining $889,400 to fund 10 projects that provide quality child care and comprehensive services to at-risk children; and (4) the reallocation of any unexpended funds from the FY 2001 Children's Fund programs to the Crisis Aid Child Care Fund or the Child Day Care Fee System.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

15. Consideration of Funding for Design of Improvements to the Alexandria Boys and Girls Club Facility.

Vice Mayor Euille disclosed that he is a Member of the Board of Directors of the Alexandria Boys and Girls Club Facility.

Members of City Council directed questions to Housing Director Davis. City Manager Sunderland and Management and Budget Director Godwin participated in the discussion.

City Council approved the request from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington and authorized the expenditure of $13,175 in non-federal program income funds from the Office of Housing's budget to fulfill engineering, architectural and other requirements to complete City review processes related to proposed improvements at the club's North Payne Street location.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

16. Consideration of a Request from Community Lodging, Inc. for Housing Trust Fund Monies to Support Transitional Housing Services.

Vice Mayor Euille addressed the revised memorandum from the City Manager.

City Council adopted the revised recommendation and approved CLI's request for the $28,170 in Housing Trust funds under the condition that the City withhold $12,714.22 to cover CLI's delinquent April 2000 debt service payment to the City and its upcoming debt service payment due July 8, 2000.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

17. Consideration of Report on Section 8 Participation by Landlords and Child Care in Rental Housing.

Director of Housing Davis summarized the recommendations and results that were found when staff met with a number of the landlords in Alexandria regarding Section 8.

Mayor Donley urged staff to work with the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority to get the 110 percent of fair market rent allowance and then whatever provisions have to be made relative to the 120 percent level. He requested that the docket item be forwarded to Chris Whitney of the Washington Area Housing Partnership.

Council Member Walker commended staff on this report. She asked Housing Director Davis if staff is doing future considerations of things that might be done in more of a long-range planning effort to help this housing market.

Housing Director Davis stated that some of the issues that are not recommended now are things that can be taken up in the context of the Council Retreat in the fall.

Council Member Walker suggested staff consider using a mediator as that might help both Section 8 and the landlords reach a comfort level which is where it is needed.

Vice Mayor Euille spoke to an endorsement received from the former chair of the Landlord-Tenant Relations Board, Ludwig Gaines, relative to the need to follow through on these concerns and issues. He noted that this will come in the context of the Council Retreat, but, in addition to that, there will be at some point, hopefully early fall, a formal housing symposium or forum to discuss all of the ranges of various housing challenges that we are confronted with in the City. He expressed confidence that new ideas, concepts, and initiatives will evolve as a result.








REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

17. (continued) City Council (1) received the report; (2) approved the following recommendations for City action from among those submitted by the Landlord-Tenant Relations Board:

Recommendations involving ARHA
(a) Work with ARHA in its public education program to publicize the benefits of participation in the Section 8 program.
(b) Encourage ARHA to seek exception rents where appropriate and necessary.
Legislative and HUD policy recommendations
(c) Support the legislative recommendations of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) for increasing Section 8 Fair Market Rents and recommending that HUD review how often 120% Fair Market Rent exceptions are utilized in high cost areas.
(d) Recommend to HUD that a process be developed for interim rent increases (currently rents can only be adjusted annually) and for interim revisions to the Fair Market Rents (currently adjusted annually) if necessary to respond to changing market conditions.
(e) Recommend to HUD that it work with landlords to make the program more desirable in strong housing markets, and, in particular, that it review the Section 8 Lease Addendum with landlord representatives.
Other recommendations
(f) Develop a program to recognize landlords for community service and outstanding contributions to Alexandria's tenants; and (3) authorized the City Manager to express the City's support for, as needed, and otherwise to assist in ARHA's efforts to obtain Citywide exception rents and HUD funding for such rents.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

18. Receipt of the Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission's Master Plan for Dog Exercise Areas and Fenced Dog Parks and Proposed Ordinance Changes.

Mayor Donley spoke to the report and enforcement of leash laws.

Councilman Cleveland spoke to Area 25. He noted that a lot of people have pets in Carlyle. He indicated that he sat down with his civic association before he suggested Area 25. Councilman Cleveland indicated that they will be coming forward with some good suggestions and asked that staff work with them in the public/private partnership.

Councilwoman Pepper spoke to the parking problem at the Duke Street dog park next to the Beatley Library, and requested staff to look into it.










REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

18. (continued) City Council (1) received the Master Plan for Dog Exercise Areas and Fenced Dog Parks from the Park and Recreation Commission and the draft ordinances amending the City Code, and released them for review by the public over the summer; (2) docketed the Master Plan for Dog Exercise Areas and Fenced Dog Parks for public hearing on September 16, and for adoption on September 26; (3) docketed the proposed ordinances for introduction and first reading at the City Council meeting on September 12, for public hearing on September 16, and for final passage on September 26; (4) requested that the Park and Recreation Commission develop proposed guidelines, for inclusion in the Master Plan, that can be used by the City Manager when designating future Dog Exercise Areas and Fenced Dog Parks, and forward its recommendations to City Council prior to the September 12 legislative meeting; and (5) thanked the members of the Park and Recreation Commission for their significant work on these matters.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

19. Consideration of Report on the Proposed Bike Criterium and 5K Race in the Eisenhower Valley Sponsored by the Eisenhower Partnership.

Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Director Whitmore responded to questions posed to her by Members of City Council.

Vice Mayor Euille encouraged participants and general public to take Metro since the area is amongst three Metro stations.

City Council received the report and requested staff to work with the Eisenhower Partnership over the summer to assist it in meeting requirements set forth by the City to hold the event.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

20. Consideration of Proposed Amendment to the Tavern Square Lease.

City Council authorized the City Manager to execute, on behalf of the City, the amendment to the current lease between the City and Tavern Square, LLC, for property at 421 King Street, in substantially the form presented to Council, and to acknowledge that the execution of the lease amendment by the City Manager shall constitute conclusive evidence of City Council approval of the amendment.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________















REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

21. Consideration of Referral to the Planning Commission of a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment on the Requirements Relating to Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) in the City's Historic District.

Due to his employment with Virginia Commerce Bank, Mayor Donley recused himself from the discussion and voting on this item.

That City Council refer to the Planning Commission the following amendment to Section §7-1800 of the Zoning Ordinance:

Strike out denotes deletion
Italics denotes addition

(A) Automated teller machines for the dispensing of money, tickets, postage, and similar paper records, and for providing electronic transactions and services may be installed Wwithin the Old and Historic Alexandria District and the Parker Gray District, on the exterior of a building or as an outdoor freestanding machine, only if approved by the director, pursuant to subsection (B), and the Board of Architectural Review, pursuant to subsections (C) and (D). machines for dispensing money, tickets, postage, and similar paper records, and providing electronic transactions, but not to include Machines for the sale or provision of any other products, or merchandise or items, including lottery tickets, are prohibited in the historic districts. The screen of an automated teller machine shall be considered and regulated as a sign if it displays any advertising when the machine is not in use. may be installed on the exterior of a building, or as an outdoor freestanding machine, provided:

(B) The director may approve the installation of an automated teller machine only upon determining determines that the installation is consistent with each of the following minimum criteria:
(a)(1) No machine may be installed on the exterior of a contributing structure to the district as determined at the time of application using the United States Secretary of Interior’s Guidelines. A list of noncontributing structures within each district is maintained by the Department of Planning and Zoning.

(b)(2) No more than one machine may be installed per individual building. (c)(3) No freestanding machine may be installed outside of a completely enclosed space within the interior of a building unless located within an open court or similar area within the footprint of a noncontributing building.

(d)(4) No machine shall face residentially zoned land.


REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

(f) Signage shall be as small as possible, and no greater than a total area of 6.5 square feet. Backlit signs shall not be permitted.

(g) Lighting elements shall be the minimum possible to meet safety requirements, and shall not exceed 2.0 foot candles measured at a radius of five feet from the source.

(h) (6) The building on or within the footprint of which the machine is located shall be located in a commercial zone.

(C)(B) The Board of Architectural Review shall review the proposal for the installation of an automated teller machine, including without limitation its size and location and the extent of features surrounding the machine (e.g., signage and lighting), pursuant to Articles IX and X of this ordinance. In determining whether to approve a machine's installation, the Board shall consider the following: The installation of the machine, including without limitation its specific size and location and the extent of its signage and lighting, shall require approval by the Board of Architectural Review pursuant to Articles IX and X of this ordinance.

(C) Except as provided in this section, the installation of machines for dispensing money, tickets, postage, and similar paper records, and providing electronic transactions and services, and for the sale or provision of other products or merchandise or lottery tickets, on the exterior of a building or structure, or as an outdoor freestanding machine, within the Old and Historic Alexandria District and the Parker Gray District is prohibited.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

22. Consideration of Report on Traffic Calming and City Efforts to Address Citizen Concerns about Traffic Issues.

City Council deferred this item to the second legislative meeting in September.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

23. Consideration of Report on the Possible Extension of the Police Department's Pilot Program to Address Intersections Blocked by Traffic During the Evening Rush Hour. (Councilman Speck)

Vice Mayor Euille requested staff to come back with some rationale why a lot of overtime is at play in this particular process. He assumed that this is something that could be done without incurring overtime.

City Manager Sunderland stated that one of the major issues staff is going to look at over the summer is what's the best way to avoid the use of overtime.

Councilman Speck asked that staff convey to all of the officers, both the sworn and the PEOs, how much Council appreciates what they are doing and what an effect that's having.

City Council (1) approved continuation of the Gridlock Reduction Intervention Program on a modified basis over the summer. Currently, 10 intersections are staffed five days per week during the evening rush hour. We propose staffing 10 intersections, but on a modified schedule on Thursdays and Fridays only during the summer; and (2) authorized the transfer of up to $32,640 in the FY 2001 contingent reserve account to the Police Department General Fund budget to continue the program on the modified schedule from July 10 through September 29, 2000.

It was noted that there are no additional monies available in the City's budget to continue these activities once these funds are expended.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

24. Consideration of Staff Report on Requests for a Traffic Signal at King and Payne Streets and a Stop Sign at Princess and West Streets.

The Members of City Council, Transportation and Environmental Services Director Baier and City Manager Sunderland participated in a dialogue on this item.

City Council, in response to both the inquiries and concerns of the citizens and information from the staff, believed that it would be worthy of the Traffic and Parking Board to consider four-way stop signs at both intersections, i.e., North West and Princess Streets and North West and Queen Streets, would like it to consider that, conduct any citizen communication that's necessary, and either it is done in the summer or it comes back to Council in September, and also approved the installation of a traffic signal at King Street and Payne Street. The Alexandria Traffic and Parking Board recommended approval of the traffic signal last September.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________


REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

25. Consideration of Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Five-Year Lease Agreement with L.A. Yachts, Inc. for Use of Commercial Berth 5 at the City Marina.

City Council deferred this item until September.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

Planning Commission

Without Objection, City Council considered docket item nos. 26 and 27 together and under separate motions.

26. DEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN #99-0050
COMMISSION ACTION: Denied 7-0

City Council approved the site plan and reversed the Planning Commission recommendation with the revised condition #14 and by adding to the submitted changes the following sentence: "The applicant shall make such adjustments as are necessary to provide the required parking plus 15%."; with the new condition #16 as submitted by the applicant on June 27, 2000; and added a condition that no construction worker shall park on Mill Road and no construction vehicles or equipment shall be parked on Mill Road during construction of the project.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

27. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #99-0108
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend denial 7-0

City Council overturned the Planning Commission recommendation and approved, with the revisions as submitted to condition #7, #10, new conditions #13, #14, #15, and #16 as submitted by the applicant in her letter of June 13, 2000.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________



REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

28. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2000-0025
625-675 N WASHINGTON ST
SAUL CENTER
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend denial 7-0

Without Objection, City Council noted the withdrawal.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

(a) Councilman Cleveland asked everyone to remember Councilwoman-elect Woodson's son in their prayers as he goes through surgery.

(b) Councilwoman Pepper thanked everyone who assisted in putting together one spectacular night for Council's Installation ceremony.

(c) Councilwoman Pepper expounded on the reasons for dedicating the new Ben Brenman Park at Cameron Station in memory of Ben Brenman for his decades of service to the City. She indicated that she hopes an appropriate plaque will be placed in the park noting some of his accomplishments.

(d) Councilman Speck asked for a report on the painting of the CSX Railroad Bridge.

City Manager Sunderland reported that he will be placing a call to CSX on Wednesday, June 28, and will keep Council apprised.

(e) Councilman Speck spoke to a recent tour of the Dora Kelly Nature Trail. He noted that it is in a state of deterioration and is in need of maintenance. He stated that a number of markers are missing and need replacing. He also noted that the wire fence needs to be looked into and the brochure needs updating.

Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Director Whitmore responded to some of his concerns and will report back to Council.

(f) Mayor Donley indicated that Vice Mayor Euille and he met with representatives from the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Design Center. He noted that one of the issues that has come to light is the proposed urban deck, its size and the need to move the athletic fields elsewhere. He requested the sense of Council in moving forward to explore this.

City Council concurred.




ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL (continued)

(g) Mayor Donley spoke to the City's AAA Bond Rating and thanked all of those who made it possible.

City Manager Sunderland indicated that the bonds were sold today with a true interest cost of 5.306357 percent.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

29. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to amend the Transportation Chapter of the City’s Master Plan to add a spine road in Potomac Yard. (#28 6/13/00) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

A copy of the colloquy with respect to citizen participation and involvement will be recorded and reflected in the minutes.

City Council finally passed the Ordinance upon its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 4148
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

30. Consideration of an Extension of the Deadline for the Report of the Capital Development Office Task Force and Amendment to the Resolution Establishing the Task Force. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council adopted the resolution to extend the deadline for the Task Force report to December 31, 2000. RES. N0. 1971
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

31. Consideration of the Transfer Resolution for the FY 2000 Operating Budget. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council adopted the resolution which adjusts the various departmental accounts to projected final expenditure patterns. RES. NO. 1972
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

32. Consideration of Resolution in Support of the Federal Conservation Act. (Mayor Donley) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Mayor Donley requested that the resolution be forwarded to our Congressional delegation, NLC and U.S. Conference of Mayors.

City Council adopted the resolution endorsing passage by the United States Senate of the federal Conservation and Reinvestment Act. RES. NO. 1973
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

33. Consideration of Resolution Designating the Acting City Manager When the City Manager is Out of Town. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council repealed Resolution 1954 and adopted the resolution.
RES. NO. 1974
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________


ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)

34. Consideration of Resolution Certifying to the Executive Session Held on June 20, 2000, for the purpose of further discussion of personnel matters and conducting interviews pertaining to the appointment of a new City Attorney. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council adopted the resolution pertaining to the executive session held on June 20, 2000. RES. NO. 1975
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

35. Consideration of Resolution Establishing an Ad Hoc Task Force on Woodrow Wilson Bridge Construction Impacts on Alexandria. (Vice Mayor Euille) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Vice Mayor Euille requested that the Chamber of Commerce be invited to attend the meetings.

Councilman Speck offered a friendly amendment to paragraph numbered two with respect to civic associations to read: 5 Representatives from civic associations impacted by the Woodrow Wilson Bridge construction.

The above amendment was accepted.

City Council adopted the resolution, as amended, establishing an Ad Hoc Task Force on Woodrow Wilson Bridge Construction Impacts on Alexandria. The Task Force will convene upon award of the first construction contract for the bridge project, which may occur this fall. RES. NO. 1976
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

36. Consideration of Resolution on Federal Transportation Funding. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Without Objection, City Council deferred this item until September.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS

37. Alexandria Ad Hoc Upper Potomac West Task Force
1 Representative of A Commercial Property Owner Within the Upper Potomac West Area

City Council waived the residency requirement and appointed Perry Reith as a Representative of a Commercial Property Owner within the Upper Potomac West Area to the Alexandria Ad Hoc Upper Potomac West Task Force.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

38. Alexandria-Gyumri Sister City Committee
1 Citizen Member

City Council waived the residency requirement and reappointed Dean Shahinian as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria-Gyumri Sister City Committee.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS (continued)

39. Alexandria Board of Architectural Review - Old and Historic District
2 Citizen Members

City Council reappointed Oscar Fitzgerald and Lynn Neihardt as Citizen Members to the Alexandria Board of Architectural Review -- Old and Historic District.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

40. Alexandria Board of Architectural Review - Parker-Gray District
1 Architect

2 Citizen Members

City Council reappointed David Zuckerkandel as an Architect and reappointed William Cromley and appointed Christina Kelley as Citizen Members to the Alexandria Board of Architectural Review -- Parker-Gray District.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

41. Alexandria Carr/Norfolk Southern (Carlyle) Design Review Board
1 Citizen Member

City Council reappointed Kerry St. Clair as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Carr/Norfolk Southern (Carlyle) Design Review Board.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

42. Alexandria Commission on HIV/AIDS
1 Member From and Representing Hopkins House

City Council waived the residency requirement and appointed Anthony Rawls as a Member from and Representing Hopkins House to the Alexandria Commission on HIV/AIDS.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

43. Alexandria Community Services Board
2 Consumer Members

City Council reappointed Megan Contakes and Harry Hart as Consumer Members to the Alexandria Community Services Board.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

44. Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission
1 Citizen Member

City Council reappointed Ross Bell as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________







CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS (continued)

45. Alexandria Historical Restoration and Preservation Commission
3 Citizen Members

City Council reappointed Charles Ablard, Emily Springer and Charles Trozzo as Citizen Members to the Alexandria Historical Restoration and Preservation Commission.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

46. Alexandria Law Library Board
1 Citizen Member

City Council appointed Kevin Kernan as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Law Library Board.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

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

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

49. Receipt of the Alexandria Year 2000 Census Complete Count Committee's Final Report.

City Council received the Final Report of the Alexandria Census 2000 Complete Count Committee and thanked the members of the committee for their work on behalf of the City.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

50. Consideration of Agreement with the New City Attorney.

City Council approved the agreement with Ignacio Pessoa which constitutes the Council's appointment of Mr. Pessoa as the City Attorney.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________











EXECUTIVE SESSION

47. Consideration of Convening of an Executive Session to Consult with Legal Counsel Pertaining to Pending Litigation that Involves the City of Alexandria, Pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.1-344(A)(7). and to Discuss the Performance During the Past Fiscal Year of the City Manager and City Clerk, Pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.1-344(A)(1).

At 11:50 p.m., City Council convened in executive session at this time, pursuant to § 2.1-344(A)(7) of the Code of Virginia, for the purpose of consulting with legal counsel concerning a claim pending before the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission, styled Pugh v. City of Alexandria, and pursuant to § 2.1-344(A)(1) of the Code of Virginia, for the purpose of discussing personnel matters pertaining to the annual performance review of the City Manager and City Clerk.

At 11:57 p.m., City Council reconvened the meeting.

City Council authorized the city attorney to settle the suit 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.

City Council adopted the resolution pertaining to the executive session.
RES. NO. 1977
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

The Meeting was adjourned at ll:59 p.m.


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