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Office of the City Clerk
May 9, 2001

The Work Session scheduled with
Congressman James P. Moran
was CANCELED.


Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 8, 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 Reverend Dr. Daniel L. Brown, Pastor, First Agape Baptist Community of Faith.
2. Invocation. By:____________________________________________________

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

(a) The Special Public Hearing Meeting of April 17, 2001;

(c) The Regular Meeting of April 24, 2001.

City Council approved the Minutes, as submitted, for (a) the Special Public Hearing Meeting of April 17, 2001; (b) the Special Public Hearing Meeting of April 21, 2001 [in lieu of the Regular Public Hearing Meeting of April 14, 2001]; and (c) the Regular Meeting of April 24, 2001, and authorized the City Clerk to insert the plat for Mason Hall in 3 (c) once it is received from Counsel.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

4. Report of the City Clerk.

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

5. Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of May 20 - May 26, 2001, as Emergency Medical Services Week in the City of Alexandria.

City Council endorsed the proclamation.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

OPENING (continued)

6. Presentation of Proclamation Declaring May as Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month in the City of Alexandria.

City Council endorsed the proclamation.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

7. Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of May 6 - 12, 2001, as Children's National Mental Health Week in the City of Alexandria.

City Council endorsed the proclamation.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

8. Presentation of Proclamation Declaring the Week of May 20 - May 26, 2001, as National Public Works Week in the City of Alexandria.

City Council endorsed the proclamation.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

9. Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing Jean Caldwell for Her Many Years of Community Service in the City of Alexandria.

City Council endorsed the proclamation.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

CONSENT CALENDAR (10-14) (16-21)

10. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:

(a) Alexandria Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
1 Representative Who Is Employed By or Affiliated With An Organization
That Promotes and Maintains Affordable Housing

(b) Alexandria-Caen Exchange Committee
1 Representative From the Business Community Who Has Expertise In
Economic Development Programs

(c) Alexandria Archaeological Commission
1 Member From the Alexandria Historical Society

1 Member From the Friends of Alexandria Archaeology

(d) Alexandria Commission on Employment
1 Representative From An Organization Such As Educational Agencies,
Organized Labor, Rehabilitation Agencies, Community-Based
Organizations, Economic Development Agencies and the Public
Employment Service

(e) Alexandria Consumer Affairs Commission
1 Citizen Member



REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

(f) Alexandria Early Childhood Commission
1 Representative of the Alexandria Chapter of the Northern Virginia
Family Day Care Association

(g) Historic Alexandria Resources Commission
1 Representative From the Historic Alexandria Foundation

11. Consideration of Request for the Installation of Two Actuated Flashing Yellow Warning Lights for Fire Station #205 on Cameron Street.

12. Submission of a Grant Application to the Department of Criminal Justice Services to Continue the Community Corrections and Pretrial Services Programs under the Comprehensive Community Corrections Act and Pretrial Services Act (CCCA-PSA).

13. Approval of Grant Award from the United States Department of Labor for Information Technology and Health Care Training for Employed and Unemployed Workers.

14. Receipt of the Alexandria Community Services Board FY 2000 Annual Report.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

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

10. City Council: (a) appointed Jeremy Flachs as a Representative Who is Employed by or Affiliated with an Organization that Promotes and Maintains Affordable Housing to the Alexandria Affordable Housing Advisory Committee; (b) reappointed Beverly Winterscheid as a Representative from the Business Community Who has Expertise in Economic Development Programs to the Alexandria-Caen Exchange Committee; (c) reappointed Timothy Dennee as a Member from the Alexandria Historical Society and appointed Sandra Nail as a Member from the Friends of Alexandria Archaeology to the Alexandria Archaeological Commission; (d) reappointed Kathleen Corr as a Representative from an Organization Such as Educational Agencies, Organized Labor, Rehabilitation Agencies, Community-Based Organizations, Economic Development Agencies, and the Public Employment Service to the Alexandria Commission on Employment; (e) appointed Michael Gaw as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Consumer Affairs Commission; (f) appointed Rita Robertson as a Representative of the Alexandria Chapter of the Northern Virginia Family Day Care Association (AFCCA) to the Alexandria Early Childhood Commission; and (g) appointed Joseph Johnston as a Representative from the Historic Alexandria Foundation to the Historic Alexandria Resources Commission.

11. City Council approved the installation of two actuated flashing yellow warning lights on each side of Cameron Street, just west of the intersection of Cameron Street and Fayette Street, for Fire Station #205 located at 1210 Cameron Street.





REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

12. City Council authorized the City Manager to: (1) submit a grant application to the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) for funding, in the amount of $463,545, under the Comprehensive Community Corrections Act-Pretrial Services Act (CCCA-PSA). Due to the short turnaround time provided by DCJS, the grant application was forwarded to DCJS in accordance with the April 13 deadline, contingent upon City Council's approval at its May 8, 2001 legislative session; (2) approve the continuation of six full-time positions and one part-time position to deliver the services to be provided under these grant programs. These grant-funded positions would terminate upon the expiration of the grant and the individuals filling these positions will be notified of this condition of employment and sign an agreement of understanding with regard to this condition; and (3) execute all documents that may be required.

13. City Council: (1) approved the grant award in the amount of $81,700 for program administration, including staffing, for information technology and health care training for employed and unemployed workers; (2) approved the establishment of one full-time, grant-funded position, a Human Services Program Coordinator, to operate the program. The position will terminate upon expiration of the grant and the individual who fills the position will be notified of this condition of employment and will sign an agreement of understanding with regard to this condition; and (3) authorized the City Manager to execute all documents that may be required.

14. City Council received the Alexandria Community Services Board's FY 2000 Annual Report.

16. City Council noted the deferral.

17. City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, May 12, 2001.

18. City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, May 12, 2001.

19. City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, May 12, 2001.

20. City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, May 12, 2001.

21. City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, May 12, 2001.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Action:_________________________________________________________



REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

15. Consideration of Final Report on the Citywide Traffic Survey.

Transportation and Environmental Services Director Baier responded to questions posed to him by Councilwoman Woodson.

City Council received the final report of the Citywide Traffic Survey that consists of reports from the Department of Transportation and Environmental Services and the Police Department.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

None

ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

(a) Councilwoman Pepper expressed concern about the car-tax rollback and Delegate John H. Rust's plan which would repeal 70 percent of the car tax and would save the state dollars this fiscal year by delaying state rebate payments to local governments for 30 days, instead of the usual 2 days. According to Legislative Director Caton, there would be a perpetual shifting of funds that should be paid to localities in one year, but paid actually in the next year.

Legislative Director Caton reported on the budget stalemate in Richmond. He explained Delegate Rust's proposal; a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk.

Mayor Donley stated that it is the consensus of the Alexandria City Council that it is opposed to Delegate Rust's proposal and requested Legislative Director Caton to communicate Council's opposition to our General Assembly delegation and anyone else who is willing to listen. In addition, Council's previous position in opposition to the 1/2 cent sales tax in Northern Virginia solely for transportation would hold.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

CONSENT CALENDAR (16- 21)

16. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an ordinance to amend the fire protection and prevention provisions in Title 4, Chapter 2 of the City Code.

17. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an ordinance to add a new Section 5-8-117 to the City Code to revise the procedures for approval, in residential areas, of on-street parking spaces reserved for the use of persons with disabilities.

18. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an ordinance to amend Section 9-12-132 of the City Code to increase taxicab fares.

19. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an ordinance to amend Section 10-2-7 of the City Code to authorize the Director of Transportation and Environmental Services to establish certain types of electrically operated traffic signals or devices.


ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)

CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

20. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an ordinance to add a new Section 10-4-44 to the City Code to increase the fine for parking in an HOV lane during restricted hours from $35.00 to $50.00.

21. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an ordinance to extend for one year the telecommunication franchise which authorizes use of the public rights-of-way by Verizon.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

City Council noted the deferral of Item No. 16, and introduced and passed the remaining Ordinances on their First Reading; set them for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, May 12, 2001.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)

22. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First and Second Readings of an ordinance to adopt Supplement No. 61 to the Code of the City of Alexandria, and to provide for the repeal of ordinances not included therein, except those saved from repeal by this ordinance, and for other purposes. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council introduced the Ordinance and finally passed it on its First and Second Readings. ORD. NO. 4197
Council Action:_________________________________________________________


OTHER

23. Consideration of City Council Schedule.

With reference to the July 7, 2001 Annual USA/Alexandria Birthday Celebration, which is being held in Oronoco Bay Park, Mayor Donley requested the City Manager to come up with and widely publicize a parking/shuttle plan for the many visitors who will attend this celebration since this will not be held at Jones Point Park due to the Woodrow Wilson Bridge construction.

Councilwoman Eberwein reported that she will not be present at the June 16, 2001 Public Hearing Meeting.

City Council: (1) postponed the work session on assisted living scheduled for Tuesday, June 12, to provide the working group more time to conduct its research. This work session will be rescheduled in the fall; (2) scheduled a work session at 6:00 p.m. before the June 12 legislative meeting with the Alexandria Public Health Advisory Commission to discuss the replacement of the Alexandria Health Department Saint Asaph Street facility; (3) scheduled a work session on the "Plan for Planning" and on the work of the Upper Potomac West Task Force at 6:00 p.m. before the Tuesday, June 26 legislative meeting; and (4) noted the following additions to the Council Calendar: (a) Thursday, May 17, 2001, Annual Police Memorial Service from 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Baptist Temple Church located at 700 Commonwealth Avenue; and (b) Saturday, July 7, the City of Alexandria's Annual USA/Alexandria Birthday Celebration from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Oronoco Bay Park, 701 North Lee Street.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS

24. Alexandria-Caen Exchange Committee
1 Representative From the Arts With Expertise In Theatre

City Council waived the residency requirement and reappointed David Lapan as a Representative from the Arts with Expertise in Theatre to the Alexandria-Caen Exchange Committee.
Council Action: _________________________________________________________

25. Alexandria Commission for Women
15 Citizen Members

City Council reappointed Susan Butler, Dianne Cherry, Diane Crawford-Batt, Susan Kellom, Laura Mandala, Mary Maul, Beth Offenbacher, Sarah Posner, Jenny Wade and Lisa Webster, and appointed Jo Alexander, Susan Gilbert, Charniele Herring, Susan Ross-O'Brien, and Darnella Shelby as Citizen Members to the Alexandria Commission for Women.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________










APPOINTMENTS (continued)

26. Alexandria Commission on HIV/AIDS
1 Member From and Representing the Alexandria
Gay and Lesbian Community Association

1 Member From and Representing the Whitman-Walker Clinic

City Council waived the residency requirements and appointed David McGrath as a Member from and Representing the Alexandria Gay and Lesbian Community Association (A.G.L.C.A.), and Hugo Delgado as a Member from and Representing the Whitman-Walker Clinic to the Alexandria Commission on HIV/AIDS.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

The Meeting was adjourned at 8:53 p.m.


This docket is subject to change.

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THE CABLECAST SCHEDULE OF GOVERNMENT MEETINGS ON CHANNEL 11 FOLLOWS:



As of 4/30/2001

CABLECAST SCHEDULE OF GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
ON
CHANNEL 11
MAY 2001

C May 1, Planning Commission, 7:30 p.m. - Live

C May 2, Board of Architectural Review - Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m. - Live

C May 3, School Board, 7:30 p.m. - Live

C May 7, City Council Budget Adoption, 7:30 p.m. - Live

C May 8, City Council, 7:30 p.m. - Live

C May 10, Board of Zoning Appeals, 7:30 p.m. - Live

C May 11, City Council, 6:00 p.m. - Replay 5/8

C May 12, City Council, 9:30 a.m. - Live

C May 14, City Council Budget Adoption, 6:00 p.m. - Replay 5/7

C May 16, Board of Architectural Review - Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m. - Live

C May 17, School Board, 7:30 p.m. - Live

C May 19, City Council, 9:30 a.m. - Replay 5/12

C May 22, City Council, 7:30 p.m. - Live

C May 23, Board of Architectural Review - Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m. - Live

C May 24, City Council, 7:30 p.m. - Replay 5/22