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April 11, 2001

From 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., there was a
Reception for the Opening of "Celebrating Our
Children," an Exhibit of Art Work Created by
Children in Alexandria, in Recognition of April
as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The
Program began at 6:00 p.m. with Presentation of
Proclamation by Mayor Donley.


Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 10, 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 Deputy City Clerk called the Roll; all Members of City Council were present, except Councilman Euille who arrived at 7:34 p.m.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

Councilman Speck pronounced the invocation.
2. Invocation. By:____________________________________________________

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

(a) The Regular Meeting of March 27, 2001.

City Council approved the Minutes for the Regular Meeting of March 27, 2001, as amended by correcting the spelling of Rabbi Biatch's name.
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 Month of April as Fair Housing Month in the City of Alexandria.

City Council endorsed the proclamation.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

6. Presentation of Proclamation Declaring the Month of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the City of Alexandria.

City Council endorsed the proclamation.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

OPENING (continued)

7. Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of April 22-28, 2001, as Alexandria Volunteer Week in the City of Alexandria.

City Council endorsed the proclamation.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

8. Presentation of Proclamation Designating Saturday, April 28, 2001, as Alexandria Christmas In April Day.

City Council endorsed the proclamation.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

CONSENT CALENDAR (9-14) (16-17)

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

(a) Alexandria Archaeological Commission
Margarette Cooper
Susan Hathcock

(b) Alexandria Consumer Affairs Commission
John Daly

(c) Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission
Michele Coulaloglou

(d) Alexandria Juvenile Detention Commission
Lamont Crawley

10. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:

(a) Alexandria Ad Hoc Eisenhower Avenue-To-Duke Street Connector Task Force
1 Alexandria Business Owner or Representative of a Business

(b) Alexandria-Caen Exchange Committee
1 Representative From the Alexandria Sister Cities Committee

(c) Alexandria Early Childhood Commission
1 Member-at-Large

(d) Alexandria Emergency Medical Services Council
2 Citizen Members

(e) Historic Alexandria Resources Commission
1 Representative From the Business Community

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

(f) USS Alexandria Liaison Committee
1 Citizen-at-Large

(g) Alexandria Youth Policy Commission
1 Member From the Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission

11. Consideration of a Grant Renewal Application Under the State of Virginia, Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Aggressive Driving Interdiction Program.

12. Consideration of a Grant Application from the U.S. Department of Justice, Violence Against Women Grants Office, that Would Expand Programs and Services of the Police Department's DVIP.

13. Consideration of a Grant Application to the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for the Office on Women's Sexual Assault Response and Awareness (SARA) Program. 14. Consideration of a Grant Application to the National Endowment for the Arts for Lloyd House.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

City Council approved the consent calendar as presented. The City Manager's recommendations are as follows:

9. City Council received the following resignations with regret: (a) Margarette Cooper and Susan Hathcock from the Alexandria Archaeological Commission; (b) John Daly from the Alexandria Consumer Affairs Commission; (c) Michele Coulaloglou from the Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission; and (d) Lamont Crawley from the Alexandria Juvenile Detention Commission; and requested the Executive Secretary for Boards and Commissions to send the appropriate letters of appreciation and to advertise the vacancies in the usual manner.

10. City Council: (a) appointed Lois L. Walker as an Alexandria Business Owner to the Alexandria Ad Hoc Eisenhower Avenue-to-Duke Street Connector Task Force; (b) reappointed Chris Beatley as a Representative from the Alexandria Sister Cities Committee to the Alexandria-Caen Exchange Committee; (c) appointed Barbara Rudin as a Member-at-Large to the Alexandria Early Childhood Commission; (d) appointed Stacey Haralson and reappointed Jeffrey Hickman as Citizen Members to the Alexandria Emergency Medical Services Council; (e) reappointed Florence King as a Representative from the Business Community to the Historic Alexandria Resources Commission; (f) appointed Robert Smith as a Citizen-at-Large to the USS Alexandria Liaison Committee; and (g) appointed William Conkey as a Member from the Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission to the Alexandria Youth Policy Commission.

11. City Council: (1) approved the grant application to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles in the amount of $14,960, which will provide funds to the Police Department to conduct DWI checkpoints and operate an aggressive driving interdiction program in the City; and (2) authorized the City Manager to execute all necessary documents that may be required.

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

12. City Council: (1) approved the grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice for a total of $52,385; and (2) authorized the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

13. City Council: (1) approved the submission of the grant application to the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for funding in the amount of $207,926 for continued funding for the Sexual Assault Response and Awareness (SARA) Program for FY 2002 and FY 2003; (2) approved the continuation of one full-time grant-funded Social Worker I, one 0.50 FTE Social Worker I, and one 0.50 FTE Outreach Prevention Specialist; and (3) authorized the City Manager to execute all documents that may be required.

14. City Council authorized the City Manager to: (1) approve the submission of a "Save America's Treasures" grant application to the National Endowment for the Arts in the amount of $250,000; (2) approve the use of NEA grant funds, if awarded, for funding additional costs for the planned renovation of Lloyd House; and (3) execute all documents that may be required.

16. City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its first reading and set it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on May 12, 2001.

17. City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its first reading and set it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on April 21, 2001.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

15. Consideration of Report on Federal Legislative Issues of Concern to the City.

Legislative Director Caton responded to questions from Mayor Donley and Councilwoman Eberwein.

Councilwoman Eberwein directed questions on funding of open space to Legislative Director Caton and Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Director Whitmore. Mayor Donley asked that the City include support for encouraging a relaxation of some of the requirements for eligibilty under the Urban Parks and the Conservation Act legislation which are coming up before Congress this year for reauthorization in order to potentially provide a source of funding through the state for which we could apply. The Mayor and Councilwoman Eberwein participated in further discussion on this item with the City Manager, Office of Historic Alexandria Director Federico, and Transportation and Environmental Services Director Baier.

City Council adopted the following positions on federal issues of concern to the City: (1) Funding for Open Space: support federal appropriations to assist the City in the acquisition of open space; (2) Needs Related to Sanitary Sewers. (A) Sanitary and Stormwater Sewer Reconstruction and Extension: support federal financial assistance to help pay for the construction of a bypass sewage line from the Four Mile Run Pumping Station to the Potomac Yard Interceptor Line; (B) Ground Contamination at the Oronoco Sewer Outfall: support federal financial assistance for remediation efforts at the former Alexandria Town Gas Works; (3) Elimination of Exotic and Invasive Species from Jones Point Park: support federal financial
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assistance to eliminate the many invasive plants that are now in Jones Point Park; (4) Lloyd House: support federal funding to help pay for the renovations at Lloyd House;(5) Upgrading and Enhancing Bicycle Trails: support federal financial assistance to enable the City to improve its bike trails; (6) Transportation Needs. (A) Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Plan for the Duke Street Corridor: support federal financial assistance to enable the City to develop an ITS plan for Duke Street Corridor; (B) Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Plan for the: King Street, Braddock Road, Quaker Lane Intersection: support federal financial assistance to enable the City to develop an ITS plan for the area surrounding the intersection of King Street, Braddock Road, and Quaker Lane; (7) Flow Control: support federal legislation to return flow control authority to the City; (8) Support for Assisted Living: support funding to implement the American Homeownership and Economic Opportunity Act of 2000, which authorizes new assisted living programs for elderly Americans; (9) Federal Mortgage Revenue Bond Program: support legislation to increase the maximum sales price limit for the federal mortgage revenue bond program, thus enabling more City residents with moderate incomes to qualify for VHDA loans and become home owners; (10) Deferred Compensation Legislation: support changes to the federal laws governing deferred compensation plans to (a) raise the contribution cap on tax-deferred deposits to these plans (the cap is now $8,500 annual); and (b) authorize employees to roll over a 457 account into a 401 account, an IRA, or another similar tax-sheltered account when they leave the city; and (11) Pre-Tax Payments for Long-Term Care Insurance: support legislation to allow individuals to pay for long-term care insurance with pre-tax dollars.
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REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

None

ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

(a) Councilwoman Pepper noted that Dora Kelly, for whom Dora Kelly Nature Park was named, died on March 29, and she asked if the City could place a plaque or a bench or something there to commemorate her and to explain her connection with the park. She announced that the family has established a Dora Kelly Nature Park Memorial Fund and contributions can be directed c/o James Kelly, 1133 21st Street, N.W., Suite 500, Washington, D.C.

(b) Councilman Euille reported on his participation as a member of the Metro Board of Directors as a representative of City Council and gave a status report on the Metro system. Councilman Euille addressed the presentation made by Metro staff at a recent Metro Board planning meeting in which they proposed an extension of a purple line from PG County in Maryland across the Woodrow Wilson Bridge to connect into Alexandria and Fairfax County via the yellow and blue lines, with an additional station in Old Town. He explained that this proposal had not been fully discussed with the respective jurisdictions and has been tabled for the time being. It was reiterated that Council has no problem with the concept of Metro rail or light rail crossing the Woodrow Wilson Bridge at some future date.

ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL (continued)

City Manager Sunderland explained his statement to the press that a hypothetical Metro station in Old Town would not fit in the public right-of-way. It would have to be above the right-of-ways on Washington Street and Route 1.

(c) Councilman Euille complimented Transportation and Environmental Services Director Baier for going on the tour they took through the City. Councilman Euille noted that there are a bank of lights on the Route 1 corridor below the Monroe Avenue Bridge which are out, along with the bridge lights, and that other lights have been out throughout the City for over a month. A strong message needs to go to Dominion Power that they need to get these lights repaired.

(d) Councilman Speck opined that the best tribute to Dora Kelly's memory would be to get that park back in condition. Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Director Whitmore reported that extensive work has been done at the Dora Kelly Nature Park, the work will be finished this summer, and it will never get into that shape again.

(e) Councilman Speck announced that Jean Reed has been named one of the outstanding teachers in the area by The Washington Post , and it is nice to see her get this recognition. He asked that the Deputy City Clerk convey to Ms. Reid the good wishes and congratulations of the Council.

(f) Councilman Speck asked the City Manager to come back to Council with some ideas on how the City could memorialize, in some permanent way, employees that have made an extensive commitment in terms of their tenure and service to the City

(g) Councilman Speck requested a status report on the work being done at the entrance areas of Warwick Village. Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Director Whitmore responded that the whole project should be completed by May 19.

(h) Councilwoman Eberwein thanked the Saint Coletta Gardeners who took a project on their own to plant the tree wells along King Street. They are blooming and are looking lovely.

(i) Mayor Donley reported on his trip to Louisville with Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Director Whitmore and staff to attend the Urban Parks Forum. The City was one of five case studies that were brought before the Parks Forum for discussion and solutions. The Mayors from Reno, Nevada; Lincoln, Nebraska; Macon, Georgia; and Fort Worth, Texas, all presented a park for a case study. The City presented Windmill Park and Old Town Yacht Basin, and it was one of the more interesting presentations because it was a little more complex than some of the others. Because the City did participate in this forum, it is eligible to apply for grant funding; however, Ms. Whitmore advised that the City will not even apply for the grant until all the public meetings on Windmill Park are held this spring.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

New Business Item No. 1. City Manager Sunderland announced that former Director of Planning and Zoning Director Sheldon Lynn is retiring next Monday. Since Mr. Lynn did not want any formal farewell, Mr. Sunderland took this opportunity to publicly commend him and to express the City's thanks for his 16 years of leadership and commitment to the City.

Members of Council added their commendations and recognition of Mr. Lynn for his service to the City.
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

CONSENT CALENDAR (16-17)

16. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of An Ordinance authorizing the Issuance of General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds for Various Public Improvements in the estimated maximum amount of $54,500,000; and providing for reimbursement to the City of Alexandria from Bond Proceeds.

17. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of An Ordinance to amend and reordain Ordinance No. 4092, passed November 13, 1999, to revise the terms of the vacation of the public street right-of-way between Slaters Lane and West Abingdon Drive, adjacent to the Mason Hall Apartments, and to approve and authorize the construction of certain site improvements on the apartment property in connection therewith.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

16. City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its first reading and set it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on May 12, 2001.

17. City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its first reading and set it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on April 21, 2001.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)

18. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to modify the membership of the Alexandria Commission for Women. (#20 3/27/01) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the ordinance upon its Second Reading and Final Passage. ORD. NO. 4194
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

OTHER

19. Consideration of City Council Schedule.

Mayor Donley announced that he will be out of town for the April 21 Public Hearing Meeting but will return to attend the April 24 Legislative Session.

City Council took the following actions on the Council calendar: (1) added the flag lowering ceremony in commemoration of Crime Victims' Rights Week on Tuesday, April 24, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., on Market Square; (2) scheduled a work session with the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board to discuss Samuel Madden Homes (Downtown) at 6:00 p.m. before Council's Tuesday, April 24, regular legislative session, and rescheduled the work session previously set for April 24, to discuss JobLink, the Metro Tech grant and the Youth Employment Program to Tuesday, May 22, before Council's regular legislative meeting; (3) scheduled a joint meeting with the Youth Policy Commission and the School Board on the development asset model of youth development, on Wednesday, May 23, at 7:00 p.m. in the Minnie Howard Auditorium, as requested by Mayor Donley, Chair of the Youth Policy Commission; and noted the addition of: (4) Monday, April 30, Annual City Employees Public Service Awards reception at 5:30 p.m. (program begins 6:00 p.m.), in the Exhibit Hall at the Lee Center; and (5) Tuesday, May 8, Work Session with Congressman Moran at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Workroom.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS

20. Alexandria Ad Hoc Eisenhower Avenue-To-Duke Street Connector Task Force
1 Alexandria Business Owner or Representative of a Business
Located in Eisenhower Valley

3 Citizens Residing Generally in the Area Encompassing Cameron Station, Holmes Run Committee, Wakefield-Tarleton Civic Association, Strawberry Hill Civic Association, Summer’s Grove, and Townes of Cameron Park

2 Citizens-at-Large

City Council waived the residency requirement and appointed Sharon Hodges as a Representative of a Business Located in the Eisenhower Valley; appointed Joseph Bennett, Ronald Holder and Converse West as Citizens Residing Generally in the Area Encompassing Cameron Station, Holmes Run Committee, Wakefield-Tarleton Civic Association, Strawberry Hill Civic Association, Summer's Grove, and Townes of Cameron Park; and appointed James Cisco and Joanne Tomasello as Citizens-at-Large to the Alexandria Ad Hoc Eisenhower Avenue-to-Duke Street Connector Task Force.
Council Action: _________________________________________________________

21. Historic Alexandria Resources Commission
1 Representative From the Business Community Designated by the
Alexandria Chamber of Commerce

City Council waived the residency requirement and reappointed Joseph Youcha as a Representative from the Business Community Designated by the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce to the Historic Alexandria Resources Commission.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________



CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS (continued)

22. Alexandria Landlord-Tenant Relations Board
1 Landlord or Representative of a Landlord

1 Resident Member Who Is Neither a Landlord nor a Tenant (Homeowner)

City Council appointed Christopher Brunton as a Landlord or Representative of a Landlord and appointed Sylvia Brennan as a Resident Member Who is Neither a Landlord nor a Tenant (Homeowner) to the Alexandria Landlord-Tenant Relations Board.
Council Action: _________________________________________________________

The meeting was adjourned at 9:03 p.m.

This docket is subject to change.

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Public Notice

There will be a City Council Work Session on the Proposed Budget on Thursday, April 19, 2001, at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Workroom, Room 2420, City Hall, 301 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia.

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