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Office of the City Clerk
June 12, 2001

At 6:00 p.m., in the Council Workroom,
there was a Work Session with the Alexandria
Public Health Advisory Commission to Discuss the
Replacement of the Alexandria Health Department
Saint Asaph Street Facility.


Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 12, 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.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

The Invocation was pronounced by Susan Manship, Minister of Music and Senior Adults, Downtown Baptist Church.
2. Invocation. By:____________________________________________________

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

(a) The Public Hearing Meeting of May 12, 2001; and
(b) The Regular Meeting of May 22, 2001.

City Council approved the Minutes of (a) the Public Hearing Meeting of May 12, 2001, as submitted; and the Regular Meeting of May 22, 2001, as amended, to correct the votes of Mayor Donley to "aye" and Councilwoman Woodson to "no" to the motion to amend the main motion on item no. 14, page 7.
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4. Report of the City Clerk.

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

5. Presentation of the Human Rights Commission First Annual Human Rights Awards for High School Students.

Members of the Human Rights Commission recognized the achievements of the three students and presented each award winner with a commemorative plaque, and Councilman Euille, through the Euille Foundation, presented a $500 cash award to each recipient.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

Without Objection, City Council considered docket item nos. 33 and 34 at this time.

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

CONSENT CALENDAR (6-8) (13-23)

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

(a) Alexandria Archaeological Commission
Chanley M. Mohney

(b) Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association Board of Governors
Peter Greenberg

(c) Alexandria Waterfront Committee
Martin M. Zorn

7. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:

(a) Alexandria Archaeological Commission
1 Member From the Alexandria Association

(b) Alexandria Economic Opportunities Commission
1 Representative Designated by Councilman William D. Euille

(c) Historic Alexandria Resources Commission
1 Member From Planning District I

1 Representative From the Torpedo Factory Artists Association

(d) Alexandria Landlord-Tenant Relations Board
1 Low-Income Tenant

(e) Alexandria Waterfront Committee
1 Representative From the Alexandria Seaport Foundation

8. Consideration of Submission of a Grant Application to the Department of Health and Human Services Head Start Bureau for Expansion of Alexandria Headstart Program for FY 2002.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

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

(6) City Council received the following resignations with regret: (a) Chanley M. Mohney from the Alexandria Archaeological Commission; (b) Peter Greenberg from the Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association Board of Governors; and Martin M. Zorn from the Alexandria Waterfront Committee; 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.

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

(7) City Council: (a) appointed Thomas Byrne as a Member from the Alexandria Association to the Alexandria Archaeological Commission; (b) appointed David Jannarone as a Representative Designated by Councilman William D. Euille to the Alexandria Economic Opportunities Commission; (c) reappointed Susan Horne-Quatannens as a Member from Planning District I and Murney Keleher as a Representative from the Torpedo Factory Artists Association to the Historic Alexandria Resources Commission; (d) appointed Otis Weeks, Jr. as a Low-Income Tenant to the Alexandria Landlord-Tenant Relations Board; and (e) reappointed James McIlhenny as a Representative from the Alexandria Seaport Foundation to the Alexandria Waterfront Committee.

(8) City Council authorized the City Manager: (1) to submit a proposal for $100,000 in federal expansion funds to operate one new Head Start classroom at Mt. Vernon Community School for 17 additional children beginning in January 2002; and (2) to execute all necessary documents.

(13) City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its first reading and set it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, June 16, 2001.

(14) City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its first reading and set it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, June 16, 2001.

(15) City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its first reading and set it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, June 16, 2001.

(16) City Council noted the deferral.

(17) City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its first reading and set it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, June 16, 2001.

(18) City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its first reading and set it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, June 16, 2001.

(19) City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its first reading and set it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, June 16, 2001.

(20) City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its first reading and set it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, June 16, 2001.

(21) City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its first reading and set it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, June 16, 2001.

(22) City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its first reading and set it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, June 16, 2001.

(23) City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its first reading and set it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, June 16, 2001.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

9. Consideration of the One-Year Action Plan for Housing and Community Development for the City's FY 2002. (#13 5/12/01)

City Council: (1) approved the One-Year Action Plan for Housing and Community Development for FY 2002, which includes the City's application for Federal Fiscal Year 2001 funding for $1,243,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) monies and $672,000 in Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) monies; and (2) amended the Community Development Block Grant portion of the City's approved FY 2002 Operating Budget to reflect the budget shown in Table B of the Action Plan; (3) authorized the transfer of $20,000 in currently available monies from the Home Rehabilitation Loan Program to fund the renovation of This Way House and to establish the carryover budget reflected in the Action Plan; and (4) authorized the transfer of FY 2002 program income from the Business Assistance Loan Program, upon receipt, to the Home Rehabilitation Loan Program, where these monies are reflected in the Action Plan.
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10. Consideration of a $75,500 Housing Trust Fund Allocation to the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority for a Section 8 Security Deposit Loan Program.

ARHA Executive Director Dearman responded to questions posed by Members of Council and participated in the discussion with Council and Director of Housing Davis.

City Council approved the allocation of $75,500 in Housing Trust Fund monies to implement the ARHA Section 8 Security Deposit Loan Assistance Program. This request was considered by the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee at its May 3, 2001 meeting.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

11. Consideration of Community Partnership Fund for Human Services FY 2002 Grant Awards.

Councilman Speck and Councilman Euille directed questions to Assistant City Manager Jinks on the issue of disparity between what is funded and what is requested. Mr. Jinks suggested that they could ask the citizen panel that reviewed this to go back to find out that if they had had the money, how far down the list might they have gone? During the budget process in planning for FY 2003, the FY 2002 figures can be looked at to see how much in a sense of higher priority items and what the dollar total of those might be.

City Council received the report and thanked the members of the citizen review panel for their assistance in the FY 2002 grant award process.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

12. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2001-0017
1225 POWHATAN ST (Dixie Pig Restaurant site)
COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 5-1-1

Murray A. Kivitz, attorney for the applicant, confirmed that the new conditions are what they agreed to.

Councilman Speck asked if any of these parking conditions and restrictions are conflicting and was assured by Planning and Zoning Deputy Director Ross that they are not. In response to Councilman Speck's request, Ms. Ross will incorporate all the different parking conditions together for clarification.

Members of City Council participated in the discussion with Planning and Zoning Deputy Director Ross about the SUP condition requiring retention of the existing Dixie Pig sign. The applicant stated that he has no problem retaining the sign.

City Council granted the special use permit as recommended but added new condition nos. 34 and 35 to read as follows: "34. The applicant shall provide not less than 14 off-street parking spaces, as follows: At least 9 such spaces shall be located on site. Five or more spaces shall be located at the Alexandria Executive Club Suites, and shall be available for use between 5:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. daily. The Director of Planning and Zoning may approve a reasonably equivalent alternative location for the off-site spaces."; and "35. The applicant shall require that its employees who drive to work use off-street parking."
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ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

(a) Councilman Speck distributed the new flier for the concert series at Ben Brenman Park which is part of the City's effort to increase the use of its parks; a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk as Exhibit No. 1 of Orals (a).

(b) Councilman Speck reported that the preliminary ridership of the new King Street shuttle during its trial period has exceeded expectations. This will be the first step in a greatly expanded shuttle system to remove traffic and tour buses from Old Town.

(c) Councilman Speck reported on the King Street Overpass owned by CSX and stated his belief that it is time to take more aggressive action. Councilman Euille and Councilwoman Pepper concurred and participated in the discussion with Director of Transportation and Environmental Services Baier on how to proceed. It was brought up that citizens also need to be alerted that this is not owned or maintained by the City.

ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL (continued)

(d) Councilwoman Eberwein congratulated the George Washington band of 127 musicians who competed on June 1 and 2 at the Music in the Parks Music Festival sponsored by Busch Gardens in Williamsburg. She displayed the trophies awarded to: the G.W. Concert Band which received second place in their category with an excellent rating and a score of 89.5, and the G.W. Symphonic Band which received first place and a superior rating with a score of 94.5. The Symphonic Band also received the best overall band of the day.

(e) Councilman Euille brought up an article in Sunday's Washington Post on a cable television fee based on ad revenue. Director of Citizen Assistance Boyd reported on the addition of the franchise fee that was added to nonsubscriber revenues and the challenge in the form of a petition to the FCC that Montgomery County joined Pasadena, California, in questioning whether that was allowed under the current FCC rate regulations. The City has a 3% franchise fee and the pass-through has increased that to 3.3%. They will continue to monitor the situation.

(f) Councilman Euille announced the Annual Homeownership Fair being held on Saturday, June 23, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at T.C. Williams High School. He encouraged citizens to participate.

(g) Councilwoman Pepper congratulated Councilman Euille for two awards he received recently: (1) the Virginia Education Association, We Teach the Children Whole Village Award in recognition of his service to public education in the City, and (2) the United Way's Millionaire's Award for serving as chair of its annual campaigns for 1998, 1999 and 2000, raising millions of dollars.

(h) Councilwoman Pepper brought up an article from the Washington Post about the fact that because of the economic downturn many hotels are having trouble keeping their rooms filled and are lowering their prices. Assistant City Manager Jinks responded that through the end of March, the Alexandria hotel occupancy rate was 73% and the effective revenue per room rate has also gone up. He reported that the price of gas has not affected the City.

At this time, Mayor Donley, the City Manager and City Attorney returned to the Meeting from the press conference.

(i) Mayor Donley reported that the City Manager, Assistant City Manager Jinks, Director of Finance Neckel, and Budget Analysts Coleman and Smith went to New York to meet with the bond rating agencies in anticipation of the bond issue in the first part of July. He stated that he feels very confident that we will retain our triple-A rating, and the City will time this to take advantage of the lowest possible interest rates.

(j) Mayor Donley encouraged citizens to participate in something a number of communities across the U.S. are doing. On June 21, which is the summer solstice, between the hours of 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., participate in a "volunteer rolling blackout" by using no electricity in order to recognize the energy problems in California and, potentially, across the country.
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

CONSENT CALENDAR (13-23)

13. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to amend Section 2-2-10 of the City Code to revise the boundaries of election districts and designation of voting places to reflect the 2000 Census.

14. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to amend Section 3-2-230 of the City Code to set the rate at which interest accrues on certain delinquent personal property taxes and penalties at 10 percent for the first year and 5 percent thereafter.

15. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to amend Title 3, Chapter 3 of the City Code to conform the City’s procurement regulations to recent changes in state law.

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

17. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to amend Section 8-1-141 of the City Code to authorize spot blight abatement throughout the City.

18. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to amend Section 13-1-33 of the City Code to permit property managers and others to authorize the police to forbid trespass on private property, and to provide for the admission of such authorization in evidence at trial.

19. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to amend Title 11 of the City Code by adding thereto a new Chapter 13, to prohibit under local law the improper handling or disposal of certain hazardous and other waste materials.

20. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to make supplemental appropriations for the support of the government of the City of Alexandria for FY 2001.

21. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to make appropriations for the support of the city government for fiscal year 2002.

22. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to authorize an encroachment into the public sidewalk right-of-way for restaurant seating at 822 N. Fairfax Street.

23. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to authorize an encroachment into the public sidewalk right-of-way for an entrance stoop and stairs at 210 Wilkes Street.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

City Council introduced and passed the Ordinances on their First Reading; set them for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, June 16, 2001, and noted the deferral of item no. 16.
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)

24. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First and Second Readings of an Ordinance to adopt Supplement No. 62 to the City Code. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council introduced the Ordinance and finally passed it on its First and Second Readings. ORD. NO. 4204
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25. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First and Second Readings of an Ordinance to adopt Supplement No. 25 to the City of Alexandria Zoning Ordinance. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council introduced the Ordinance and finally passed it on its First and Second Readings. ORD. NO. 4205
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26. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Bonds by the Industrial Development Authority of Montgomery County, Virginia for Virginia Tech Foundation, Inc. projects in the City of Alexandria. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council adopted the resolution as recommended by the Alexandria Industrial Development Authority (AIDA) at its meeting on May 8, 2001.
RES. NO. 2000
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27. Consideration of a Resolution Providing for the Sale of Consolidated Public Improvement General Obligation Bonds, Series 2001, and Providing for the Terms of Such Bonds. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council adopted the resolution which sets the terms for the issuance of up to $54.5 million in General Obligation Bonds and which delegates to the City Manager and the Director of Finance the authority to establish the details of the bond sale and to accept a bid for the purchase of the bonds. RES. NO. 2001
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OTHER

28. Consideration of City Council Schedule.

City Council received the Council Calendar and noted the following additions: Tuesday, June 19, Alexandria Commission on Persons with Disabilities Awards Reception at 6:00 p.m. in the Vola Lawson Lobby; and Thursday, June 28, City of Alexandria Employee Appreciation Picnic from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Ben Brenman Park located at 5000 Duke Street.

Councilwoman Woodson advised that she will be out of town that day and probably won't be able to attend the City employee picnic.

Councilman Euille advised that he will also be out of town and unable to attend the picnic.
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CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS


29. 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

1 Business Representative From Among Recognized Area Businesses Including Minority-Owned and Small Businesses

City Council approved the residency waivers and appointed Franklyn Malone 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, and reappointed Robyn Fitzgerald as a Business Representative from Among Recognized Area Businesses Including Minority-Owned and Small Businesses to the Alexandria Commission on Employment.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

30. Alexandria Community Services Board
1 Citizen Member

City Council appointed Mark Elder as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Community Services Board.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

31. Alexandria Public Records Advisory Commission
1 Citizen Member

City Council reappointed Martha Crawley as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Public Records Advisory Commission.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION

32. Consideration of Convening of an executive session following the June 12 meeting to discuss the acquisition of real property for public purposes, where public discussion would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the City, pursuant to Section 2.1-344(A)(3) of the Code of Virginia, and for consultation with counsel regarding actual or probable litigation and other specific legal matters requiring the advice of counsel, pursuant to Section 2.1-344(A)(7) of the Code of Virginia.

At 9:34 p.m., City Council convened in executive session at this time, pursuant to Section 2.1-344(A)(3) of the Code of Virginia, for the purpose of considering the acquisition of real property for a public purpose, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the negotiating strategy of the City, and pursuant to Section 2.1-344(A)(7) of the Code of Virginia, for the purpose of consulting with legal counsel with respect to such acquisition.

At 9:40 p.m., City Council reconvened the meeting.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (continued)

City Council authorized the City Manager to acquire the real property which was the subject of the executive session, along the lines discussed with City Council, and authorized the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents.

City Council adopted the resolution pertaining to the executive session.
RES. NO. 2002
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OPENING (continued)

33. Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Month of June as Safe Graduation Month.

City Council endorsed the proclamation.
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REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

34. Presentation of Report from The Child Welfare League of America in the Katelyn Frazier Matter. (The report will be available at the City Council Meeting.)

The City Manager presented the report and went over the City's plans for implementation of the CWLA recommendations. In the City Manager's own review of this case, with the assistance of the City Attorney, he has concluded that the Department of Human Services, along with the other participants in the City's Human Services network, acted properly and professionally in their efforts to assist the Frazier family through the provision of a wide range of services in their efforts to protect Katelyn and her siblings and to reunify the family.

Councilman Speck expressed his hope that as the City is developing the Community Advisory Committee, that the City's nonprofit organizations such as SCAN, Healthy Families and others, will be included in the process.

City Council received the report and requested that the City Manager come back to the Council in the fall with formal recommendations for adoption.
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Following consideration of item no. 34, Mayor Donley, City Manager Sunderland and City Attorney Pessoa left the meeting to attend the press conference on the results of the Child Welfare League of America report in the Katelyn Frazier matter.

The Meeting was adjourned at 9:42 p.m.

Public Notices

City Council held a Special City Council Work Session to discuss plans for Windmill Hill Park, on Wednesday, June 6, 2001, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 301 King Street, Alexandria, VA.
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There was a Samuel Madden Task Force Meeting to discuss the Samuel Madden Homes (Downtown) on Friday, June 8, 2001, from Noon to 2:00 p.m., in the Council Workroom, City Hall, 301 King Street, Alexandria, VA

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On Saturday, June 23, 2001, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., City Council will hold an Open Space Summit, at the Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson Street, Alexandria, VA.
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Also, on Saturday, June 23, 2001, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the 7th Annual Home Ownership Fair will be held at T.C. Williams High School, 3330 King Street, Alexandria, VA.

It is anticipated that more than two Members of Council will be in attendance.
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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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JUNE 2001

June 5, Planning Commission, 7:30 p.m. - Live

June 6, Board of Architectural Review - Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m. - Live

June 7, School Board, 7:30 p.m. - Live

June 12, City Council, 7:30 p.m. - Live

June 14, Board of Zoning Appeals, 7:30 p.m. - Live

June 15, City Council, 6:00 p.m. - Replay 6/12

June 16, City Council Public Hearing, 9:30 a.m. - Live

June 20, Board of Architectural Review - Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m. - Live

June 21, School Board, 7:30 p.m. - Live

June 23, City Council Public Hearing, 9:30 a.m. - Replay 6/16

June 26, City Council, 7:30 p.m. - Live

June 27, Board of Architectural Review - Parker-Gray District, 7:30 p.m. - Live

June 28, City Council, 6:00 P.M.. - Replay 6/26