Action Docket for Regular Meeting (06/26/2001)

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Office of the City Clerk
June 26, 2001

At 6:00 p.m., There was a Work Session
on the "Plan for Planning" and on
the Work of the Upper Potomac
West Task Force, in the Council Workroom.

Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 26, 2001 - - 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 Vice Mayor Cleveland.
2. Invocation. By:___________________________________________________

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

(a) The Regular Meeting of June 12, 2001.

City Council approved the Minutes for the Regular Meeting of June 12, 2001, as submitted.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

4. Report of the City Clerk.

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

New Business Item No. 1: Rabbi Jack Moline, president, Alexandria Interfaith Association reported the Association has identified as its issue for the coming year the issue of affordable housing. More specifically, the issue of the best use of the funds and resources of the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority, and most particularly, how they have related to the residents of the Samuel Madden Neighborhood, and what might be done to the benefit of the folks who live there, as well as other ARHA housing. He indicated that they will be looking to Councilwoman Woodson for her advice and counsel on these matters since she served on the ARHA Board. The Association will be reporting regularly to the Council, and will bring to it the concerns of the Association.

Mayor Donley indicated that he was delighted that they have taken on the issue of affordable housing and other issues relating to ARHA. The Mayor noted that the Vice Mayor and he serve on a newly formed task force with the leadership of the ARHA Board, and they have been discussing a lot of the same issues and hope to get results.

Councilman Speck commented in noting Rabbi Moline's presentation. Under other circumstances, Council might be seeing him at Council's regular public hearing when there is a chance for making remarks, but for him and for others who observe the Sabbath on Friday night and Saturday, it's not possible. Councilman Speck stated that he hopes, in conjunction with the Rabbi's work, that he will make it clear that those who are not able to be here on Saturdays can always ask to be able to speak to the Council during one of its Tuesday legislative sessions as Council is always happy to make that accommodation.

Councilwoman Woodson reported that she would like very much to sit down with the Alexandria Interfaith Association and requested that he contact her office in order to do it immediately.

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REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

CONSENT CALENDAR (5-21)

5. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:

(a) Alexandria Board of Architectural Review - Old and Historic District
2 Architects

(b) Alexandria Carr-Norfolk Southern Design Review Board
1 Citizen Member

(c) Alexandria Community Services Board
1 Consumer Member

(d) Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association Board of Governors
1 National/International Association Executive

(e) Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission
1 Member From the Field of Environmental Sciences

(f) Alexandria Waterfront Committee
1 Representative From the Pleasure Boat Lease Holders

1 Citizen Residing East of Washington Street and South of King Street

1 Founders Park Community Association Representative

6. Consideration of the Alexandria Community Services Board's: (1) Amended FY 2002 Plan of Services which Includes the FY 2002 Performance Contract with the State; (2) Status of the FY 1999-2003 Proposed Housing Plan; and (3) the FY 2002 Performance Improvement Plan.

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

7. Consideration of the Request by the Alexandria Community Services Board to Transfer a Grant-Funded Alexandria High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Project Full-time Lab Aide Position from the State to the City.

8. Consideration of Submission of a Grant Application to the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families for FY 2002.

9. Consideration of Proposed Plan for Expenditure of a Portion of the Set Aside in Contingent Reserves in the Approved FY 2002 Budget for Park Maintenance Operations.

10. Consideration of a Noncompetitive Grant Application to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, Litter Prevention and Recycling Program for Funding for the Adopt-A-Park Litter Control Program.

11. Consideration of a One-Year License Agreement with the Children's International Center, Inc. for Use of the Open Space behind the James T. Luckett, Jr. Stadium located at the Corner of Duke Street and Wheeler Avenue for Play Space.

12. Receipt of the Monthly Financial Report for the Period Ending May 31, 2001.

13. Authorization of Recommended Capital Project Allocations and Planned Expenditures.

14. Consideration of Grant Application for Equipment from Dialogic Communications Corporation (DCC) for a "Communicator" Citizen Notification System.

15. Consideration of Renaming The Ellen Coolidge Burke Library and Community Learning Center as The Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library.

16. City Council Consideration of a Request to Postpone Receipt of the Staff Follow-up Report and Final Action on the Capital Development Foundation to September.

17. Consideration of Early Childhood Commission Proposal Review Committee Recommendations for the Use of the FY 2002 Children’s Fund Monies.

18. Consideration of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Grant Funding Allocated to the City of Alexandria and Approval of the HOPWA Certification.

19. Submission of a Renewal Grant Application to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality for FY 2002 Pass-through Funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the City of Alexandria Air Pollution Control Program.

20. Consideration of Proposed Lease for Space for the Department of General Services.

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

21. Receipt of the 2001 Alexandria/Arlington Waste-to-Energy Facility Report.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

City Council approved the Consent Calendar as presented. The City Manager's recommendations are as follows:

5. City Council (a) reappointed Lori Quill and Michael Wheeler as Architects to the Alexandria Board of Architectural Review, Old and Historic District; (b) reappointed Kerry St. Clair as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Carr-Norfolk Southern Design Review Board; (c) reappointed Walter Hill as a Consumer Member to the Alexandria Community Services Board; (d) appointed Kathleen Callender as a National/International Association Executive to the Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association Board of Governors (ACVA); (e) reappointed Cynthia DeGrood as a Member from the Field of Environmental Sciences to the Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission and (f) reappointed Stafford Farmer-Lee as a Representative from the Pleasure Boat Lease Holders, Miriam MacDonald as a Citizen Residing East of Washington Street and South of King Street, and Charles Hamel as the Founders Park Community Association Representative to the Alexandria Waterfront Committee.

6. City Council: (1) approved the Board's amended FY 2002 Plan of Services which includes approval of the Performance Contract with the State; and (2) approved the Board's FY 2002 Performance Improvement Plan.

7. City Council approved the transfer of a lab aide position from the State to the City using existing federal funds from the Office of National Drug Control Policy which currently support the Alexandria HIDTA program, as well as charge back funds from the City and State agencies who use the urinalysis testing laboratory.

The person in the lab aide position would be employed by the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse. This grant-funded position would terminate upon the expiration of the HIDTA grant funds, and the individual who fills the position would be notified of this condition of employment.

8. City Council authorized the City Manager to: (1) submit a letter of support from the City of Alexandria for this grant application; and (2) execute all the necessary documents, including a letter designating the Department of Human Services as fiscal agent for the grant in the event of an award; and (3) contingent upon a grant award, establish two grant-funded positions within the Department of Human Services to implement the plan of services called for in the grant. These grant-funded positions will terminate upon the expiration of the grant funding and the individuals who fill these positions will be notified of this condition of employment and will sign an agreement of understanding with regard to this condition.

The deadline for this grant application was June 14, 2001, and the grant application was submitted pending City Council's approval at its June 26 legislative session.

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

9. City Council: (1) approved the proposed spending plan, including the authorization of four additional full-time positions in the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities, and the purchase of a pick-up truck as follows: (a) Laborer Supervisor ($43,779), (b) Laborer III ($37,272), (c) Tree Trimmer ($40,124), (d) Horticultural Specialist ($38,636), and (e) pick-up truck ($22,000); and (b) approved the transfer of $181,811 of the $250,000 set aside in the approved FY 2002 contingent reserves account for park maintenance to the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities.

10. City Council authorized the City Manager to: (1) submit a noncompetitive grant application to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, Litter Prevention and Recycling Program, for funding in the approximate amount of $16,000 for the Adopt-a-Park Litter Control Program (the exact amount is to be determined by the Department of Environmental Quality by August 1, 2001); and (2) execute all necessary documents that may be required.

11. City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a one-year license agreement (July 1, 2001-June 30, 2002) with the Children's International Center, Inc., 25 South Quaker Lane, to use the open space, as shown in attachment 2 of the docket memorandum, for play space.

12. City Council received the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending May 31, 2001.

13. City Council authorized the capital project allocations and planned expenditures for the capital projects as detailed in the Capital Improvement Planned Expenditure Summary.

14. City Council approved submission of the application for an equipment grant from Dialogic Communications Corporation for a citizen notification system for the Police Department.

15. City Council approved renaming the Ellen Coolidge Burke Library and Community Learning Center as the Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library.

16. City Council deferred consideration of the Revised Recommendations on the Report of the Capital Development Office Task Force to the Tuesday, September 11, legislative meeting.

17. City Council approved the following use of the $1,003,632: (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 remaining $918,632 be designated to fund seven projects that provide quality child care and comprehensive services to at-risk children; and (4) any unexpended funds from the FY 2002 Children's Fund programs be reallocated to the Crisis Aid Child Care Fund or the Child Day Care Fee System.

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

18. City Council: (1) approved Alexandria's participation in the metropolitan-wide application for HOPWA FFY 2001 funding, estimated in the amount of $19,480, that will be used when previous grant funds are exhausted (estimated to be FY 2002); and (2) approved the use of this allocation for the maximum number of vouchers that can be supported with the funding received, with the understanding that the estimated number of vouchers for this allocation is 18, an increase from the previous estimate of 16.

There are no monies available in the City budget to continue these activities once the grant funds are expended.

19. City Council authorized the City Manager to: (1) submit a renewal grant application to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality for FY 2002 pass-through funding from EPA, in the amount of $43,730, for the City of Alexandria Air Pollution Control Program; and (2) execute all necessary documents that may be required.

20. 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.

21. City Council received this report.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

22. Receipt of the Upper Potomac West Task Force Report and Setting a Date for a Workshop in the Fall.

Without Objection, Alethea Taylor Camp and Rosa Byrd made comments relative to the process and the report.

Members of Council complimented Barbara Ross, Al Cox and Brian Franklin for their hard work and commitment to a job well done. City Manager Sunderland added his kudos to staff as well.

City Council received the final report of the Upper Potomac West Task Force, thanked the members of the Task Force for their work over the last year, and requested staff to schedule a joint work session with the Planning Commission in the fall to discuss the concept plans described in the report.

It is anticipated that, based on discussions at the work session, staff will propose a formal amendment to the Potomac West Small Area Plan that will reflect the concept plans set out in the Task Force report.
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REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

23. Consideration of Process for the Planning for Windmill Hill Park and a Resolution to Establish the Ad Hoc Steering Committee for Windmill Hill Park. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Staff was requested to research the question of whether or not Lee Street Park was given to the City with any stipulations relating to its use.

City Council: 1. Approved the following principles and factors, as discussed at the June 6 City Council work session, for use as guidance in the Windmill Hill Park design process referenced in paragraph 3 and discussed in the memorandum:

(a) Windmill Hill Park is to be a public park, designed to be broadly accessible to all Alexandrians to enjoy.

(b) The design for Windmill Hill Park in the area east of Union Street should prominently feature the river, should enable the public to experience and enjoy the river, and should

retain a reasonable view of the river, including:

• Natural resource enhancements, which should include (i) native plantings, (ii) one or more walkways along, across or into the area containing the native plantings, or other features that will enable the public to experience this area, (iii) means to control silting and erosion (using natural methods to the degree feasible), and (iv) retention of bird habitat. The program components for the river area should dictate whether or not the pilings need to be removed;

• A limited number of docks and boat slips, which would be limited to small sail boats that would be available to the public to use, if consistent with the remainder of the design;

• A limited boat launch/retrieval area, with boats limited to kayaks, small sail boats, row boats, canoes, sculls and similar boats (and excluding power and similar gasoline-fueled boats), if consistent with the remainder of the design;

• A small fishing area, if consistent with the remainder of the design;

• Improvements to the outfall that lies to the east of Union Street to make these features more attractive and possibly to better integrate the parts of this portion of the Park;

(c) The design for Windmill Hill Park should include educational components that are intended and designed to advance the public’s knowledge and understanding of the river, of the natural resource enhancements in the Park, and of similar matters. In this regard, consideration should be given to (i) an interpretive trail from Jones Point Park to Windmill Hill Park, and (ii) a building in the Park on either side of Union Street which would be used to advance the public’s knowledge and understanding of the river. The building would be as small (in terms of footprint, bulk and height) as possible, and which could include restrooms available to the public;

(d) Consolidating (but not expanding) the active recreation uses in the portion of Windmill Hill Park to the west of Union Street, placing the

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

passive uses together as a buffer to adjacent residential properties, and adding more picnic tables and similar features should be considered in the design process.

(e) A dog exercise area should be retained in Windmill Hill Park, and relocation of the current exercise area should be considered in the design process.

(f) The design of Windmill Hill Park should include enhancements to the part of Union Street that lies within the Park, including traffic calming measures and features that would serve to better integrate the west-of-Union and east-of-Union portions of the Park.

(g) The provision of parking in Windmill Hill Park, either off-street or on-street, should be considered in the design process; provided, that any such parking must not be a dominant feature of the Park. Off-street parking should, if feasible and consistent with the overall Park design, be located away from the river.

2. Ensure that when the City negotiates the settlement of the title dispute for the property to the east of Union Street with the Federal government, the deed for the property contain appropriate language to restrict the use of the property to public park purposes.

3. Adopted the resolution, as amended, and, in consultation with the Mayor, authorized the City Manager to appoint a nine member ad hoc steering committee on Windmill Hill Park that will work with staff and the design consultant during the summer in preparing a design plan for the park and will review the design plan recommended by staff to City Council prior to its presentation to Council in the fall. The ad hoc steering committee members shall include:

One representative from the Waterfront Committee;
One representative from the Park and Recreation Commission;
One representative from the Environmental Policy Commission; and
~~One representative from the Waterfront Alliance;~~ (deleted)
~~One representative from the Seaport Foundation;~~ (deleted)
Six citizens at-large, two each from the geographic areas of the City delineated by the three Park and Recreation Planning Districts.

The City Manager shall request that each of the designated groups select their own representative no later than July 13, and, in consultation with the Mayor, the City Manager shall appoint the six citizen at-large members by July 13. The City Manager shall also appoint one of the steering committee members to serve as convener of the group.

4. Requested that staff docket the design plan for Windmill Hill Park for public hearing and action in the fall of 2001. The staff report accompanying the plan shall include the estimated cost for implementing the recommended plan and its on-going operation and maintenance costs; and

5. Authorized the City Manager to submit a grant application for the City Parks Forum Catalyst Grant through the American Planning Association for up to a maximum of $35,000 to assist with the costs for the park design. RES. NO. 2003

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

24. Consideration of Report on Establishment of Issues Regarding Taxicab Regulations in the City.

City Council established a Task Force, as amended, to review taxicab issues as outlined in the City Manager's memorandum dated June 22, 2001. The City Manager recommended that the Task Force be composed of the two Council Members previously designated by Council (Vice Mayor Cleveland and Councilwoman Woodson), a representative of the Alexandria Traffic and Parking Board, two representatives designated by the taxicab drivers' organizations, two taxicab company owners/representatives and City staff. The Task Force would report back to Council with its findings in the fall.
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REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

25. Consideration of Report on Employer-Assisted Housing Efforts.

Mayor Donley stated, for the record, that he thinks that this a real solid report and recommendation. He applauded staff for bringing forward this recommendation.

Councilman Euille suggested to Housing Director Davis that she highlight what is available for its employees in which they can participate.

Councilwoman Woodson queried Housing Director Davis if this program can also be used for rental housing. Director Davis reported that it is something that has not been discussed but could be considered.

Councilwoman Woodson would like to see the matching fund maximum of $1500 in City monies per purchaser grow to be a larger amount, if possible. Director Davis indicated that she would take a look at that.

Councilwoman Woodson directed questions to David Jeffers, director, Fannie Mae's Northern Virginia office.

City Council authorized staff to work with the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership, and the Fannie Mae Northern Virginia Partnership Office to develop and implement a program of employer-assisted housing efforts as described in Attachment I to the City Manager's memorandum dated June 16, 2001, including the establishment of an Employer-Assisted Housing Loan Program. This recommendation has been endorsed by the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.
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REPORTS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

(a) Councilwoman Pepper reported that there has been a new committee that has been formed which is called Part One Fifty Study Advisory Committee which will address future noise impacts at Ronald Reagan National Airport. She is Alexandria's representative to this committee.

REPORTS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL (continued)

(b) Councilwoman Pepper, in her capacity of serving on the Council of Governments' Metropolitan Washington Air Quality Committee, provided an overview of what this committee does. She noted that tomorrow will be a Code Red ozone action day. A flag will be flying at City Hall indicating that it is a Code Red day and persons are encouraged to take another means of transportation to work other than driving their car.

(c) Mayor Donley reported on the activities of the Samuel Madden Working Group which is trying to get the issue of the Berg back on track and to reach some resolutions.

Councilman Speck and Councilman Euille, members of the Working Group, participated in the discussion as did Councilwoman Woodson.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

(a) Councilman Speck indicated that the Mayor and he took an additional field trip regarding the disrepair of the CSX overpass. He requested staff to place signs near the east and west sides of the overpass indicating that it is owned by CSX and not by the City of Alexandria. He suggested that it may contain the telephone number so that persons can communicate their feelings to CSX.

City Attorney Pessoa will look into the legal aspects of this.

(b) Councilwoman Eberwein posed questions to staff with respect to the City Manager's report in response to the Child Welfare League of America's report regarding the death of Katelyn Frazier. Staff was requested to report back to Council.

(c) Councilman Euille spoke to the recently released United Way subcommittee report, "Living From Paycheck to Paycheck." This is a report on Alexandria's Working Poor, and is an excellent report. He would like to set for an agenda item either at a work session in the fall when Council reconvenes and/or prior to the Council's Annual Retreat, a discussion on the 2000 Census, because he suspects there are significant changes that will enlighten Council in terms of the makeup of the City, economics, social, and racial position. Councilman Euille would like consider the affects of the census results and this report during the FY 2003 budget process to attempt to address the needs of our citizens.

(d) Councilwoman Woodson thanked the Members of Council and staff for their efforts in making this a successful Council session.

(e) Vice Mayor Cleveland spoke to unsavory activities that are taking place on the fringes of the Beverley Hills neighborhood, and requested extra police patrols in this area. He encouraged the North Ridge Citizens Association to renew its efforts for "Neighborhood Watch" and encouraged persons to attend the Citizens' Police Academy.

Deputy Police Chief Hilleary responded to some of the concerns raised by Vice Mayor Cleveland.

(f) Mayor Donley reported on the successful Homeownership Fair which took place this past weekend. He thanked staff for all of its efforts to make it such a success.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL (continued)

(g) Councilman Speck commented on the Open Space Summit which was also held this past weekend. He acknowledged staff's hard work, and asked Director of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Whitmore to convey Council's thanks and appreciation.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

26. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to authorize an encroachment into the public sidewalk right-of-way for a brick wall at 601 Oronoco Street. (#13 6/12/01) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the Ordinance upon its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 4216
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

27. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to authorize an encroachment into the public sidewalk right-of-way for a brick wall and parking spaces at 1611-1617 King Street. (#17 6/12/01) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the Ordinance upon its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 4217
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28. (a) VACATION #2001-002 -- 1601 CHAPEL HILL DRIVE -- Receipt of Viewers' Report for a request for vacation of a public right-of-way, zoned R-20/Residential. (#21 6/16/01)

(b) Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance vacating a portion of the public right-of-way at 1601 Chapel Hill Drive. (#22 6/12/01) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Councilwoman Eberwein requested staff to report back to Council on the three issues raised in Mr. Digilio's letter dated June 22, 2001.

Transportation and Environmental Services Director Baier indicated that staff will come back with a report addressing the concerns.

City Council (a) received the Viewers' Report and (b) finally passed the substitute Ordinance upon its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 4218
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)

29. Consideration of a Report on Proposed Enhancements Relating to the King Street Gardens Park and a Resolution to Allow Temporary Vending Operations in the Park during Summer 2001. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Without Objection, City Council will hold a public hearing on the artwork in the fall.

City Council (1) maintained the design of the King Street Gardens Park and approved implementation of staff recommendations relating to park enhancements that include new planting strategies, a vendor cart, concerts, and lighting; and (2) adopted the resolution to allow the vendor selected and monitored by the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities temporary use of King Street Gardens Park for the sole purpose of providing prepackaged food and nonalcoholic beverage items, for sale, operating from a food cart on site, from July through October 2001, as authorized by Section 6-104 of the Zoning Ordinance. RES. NO. 2004
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30. Consideration of Transfer Resolution for the FY 2001 Operating Budget. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council adopted this resolution which adjusts the various departmental accounts to projected final expenditure patterns in FY 2001. RES. NO. 2005
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31. Consideration of Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Alexandria Police Department and the United States Park Police. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council approved the Memorandum of Understanding which formalizes the agreement between the City of Alexandria and the United States Department of Interior, National Park Service, United States Park Police, regarding the authority of both police departments to provide services on jointly patrolled land and roadways.
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OTHER

32. Consideration of City Council Schedule.

City Council received the updated calendar, which includes the tentative schedule of Council meetings for September - December 2001.
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CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS

33. Alexandria Board of Architectural Review - Old and Historic District
1 Citizen Member

City Council reappointed Arthur Keleher as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Board of Architectural Review - Old and Historic District.
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CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS (continued)

34. Alexandria Board of Architectural Review - Parker-Gray District
2 Citizen Members

City Council reappointed Brenda Heffernan and James Luby as Citizen Members to the Alexandria Board of Architectural Review - Parker-Gray District.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

35. Alexandria Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee
3 Citizen Members

City Council reappointed Lisa Chimento, James McIntyre and Matthew Tallmer as Citizen Members to the Alexandria Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

36. Alexandria Community Services Board
2 Citizen Members

City Council reappointed Mark Elder and Herbert Karp as Citizen Members to the Alexandria Community Services Board.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

37. Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association Board of Governors
Alexandria Hotel Association President

1 Hotel Owner/Manager Representative

1 Retail Business Owner/Manager Representative

City Council waived the residency requirements and appointed Gregory Kavanagh as the Alexandria Hotel Association President, Wanda McKeon as a Hotel Owner/Manager Representative, and Adam Winer as a Retail Business Owner/Manager Representative to the Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association Board of Governors.
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38. Alexandria Emergency Medical Services Council
Alexandria’s Operational Medical Director

City Council waived the residency requirement and reappointed James Vafier as the Alexandria Operational Medical Director to the Alexandria Emergency Medical Services Council.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

39. Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission
2 Citizen Members

City Council reappointed Susan Anderson and appointed Kevin DeBell as Citizen Members to the Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission.
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CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS (continued)

40. Historic Alexandria Resources Commission
1 Alexandria Association Representative

City Council waived the residency requirement and reappointed Catherine Hollan as the Alexandria Association Representative to the Historic Alexandria Resources Commission.
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41. Alexandria Historical Restoration and Preservation Commission
1 Citizen Member

City Council appointed Philip Brooks as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Historical Restoration and Preservation Commission.
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42. Alexandria Law Library Board
1 Citizen Member

City Council appointed Geoff Foisie as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Law Library Board.
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43. Alexandria Public Records Advisory Commission
3 Citizen Members

City Council reappointed Paul Pattak, Robert Smith and appointed Michael Strutzel as Citizen Members to the Alexandria Public Records Advisory Commission.
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44. Alexandria Waterfront Committee
1 Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Representative

1 Citizen Residing East of Washington Street and North of
King Street

City Council waived the residency requirement and appointed Robert Taylor as the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Representative and reappointed Andrew Palmieri as a Citizen Residing East of Washington Street and North of King Street to the Alexandria Waterfront Committee.
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REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

At this point, Council considered docket item no. 46.

46. Consideration of Proposed City Testimony for the Commonwealth Transportation Board's July 9, 2001, Pre-allocation Hearing.

City Council: (1) approved the list of transportation projects discussed in the City Manager's memorandum dated June 22, 2001, for presentation by the Mayor to the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) for the Northern Virginia District at the July 9 pre-allocation hearing; and (2) requested that staff prepare letters for the mayor's signature listing the City's priorities to the Virginia Department of transportation (VDOT) and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (VDRPT), as appropriate.
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REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

47. Allocation of Funds Set Aside in Contingent Reserves in the Approved FY 2002 Operating Budget for an Additional Urban Planner Position in the Department of Planning and Zoning.

City Council authorized the establishment of an additional urban planner III position in the Department of Planning and Zoning, and approved the transfer to that Department of $71,000 set aside in the approved FY 2002 Budget's contingent reserves account.
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CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS (continued)

Note: Docket Item No. 5 (g) became a Contested Appointment.

48. Alexandria Youth Policy Commission
1 Citizen Who Has An Interest In Issues Affecting Youth

City Council reappointed Virginia Johnstone as a Citizen Who has an Interest in Issues Affecting Youth to the Alexandria Youth Policy Commission.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION

45. Consideration of Convening of an Executive Session pursuant to Section 2.1-344(A)(7) for the purpose of consulting with legal counsel concerning the settlement of a disputed claim for environmental remediation at Oronoco Bay Park, and pursuant to Section 2.1-344(A)(1) of the Code of Virginia to Discuss the Performance During the Past Fiscal Year of the City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk.

At 10:45 p.m., City Council convened an executive session pursuant to Section 2.1-344(A)(7) of the Code of Virginia, for the purpose of consulting with legal counsel with respect to the settlement of a disputed claim for environmental remediation at Oronoco Bay Park, and pursuant to Section 2.1-344(A)(1) of the Code of Virginia for the purpose of discussing the performance during the past Fiscal Year of the City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk.

At 11:10 p.m., City Council reconvened the meeting.

City Council (1) authorized the City Manager and City Attorney to settle the claim for environmental remediation at Oronoco Bay Park along the lines discussed in the executive session, and (2) approved the merit increases for the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk as discussed in the executive session.

City Council adopted the resolution pertaining to the executive session.
RES. NO. 2006
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The Meeting was adjourned at 11:15 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. Meeting materials are also available on-line at https://alexandriava.gov/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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