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Regular Meeting
Tuesday, November 27, 2001 - - 7:30 p.m.


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Present: Mayor Kerry J. Donley, Vice Mayor William C. Cleveland, Members of Council Claire M. Eberwein, William D. Euille, Redella S. Pepper, David G. Speck, and Joyce Woodson.

Absent: None.

Also Present: Mr. Sunderland, City Manager; Mr. Pessoa, City Attorney; Ms. Evans, Assistant City Manager; Mrs. Godwin, Assistant City Manager; Mr. Jinks, Assistant City Manager; Mr. Baier, Director of Transportation and Environmental Services; Ms. O'Regan, Director of Human Services; Ms. Whitmore, Director of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities; Mr. Neckel, Director of Finance; Public Information Officer Gordon; Ms. Davis, Director of Housing; Mr. Swearingen, Director of Management and Budget; Legislative Director Caton; Ms. Boyd, Director of Citizen Assistance; Mr. Cole, Director of Information Technology Services; Ms. Fogarty, Director of Planning and Zoning; Ms. Ross, Deputy Director of Planning and Zoning; Mr. McKinney, Director of JobLink; Mr. Kincannon, Deputy Director of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities; Mr. McCobb, Deputy Director of Transportation and Environmental Services; Ms. Triggs, Deputy Director of Finance; Director of Human Rights Niebauer; Fire Chief Hawkins; Police Chief Samarra; and Lieutenant Uzzell, Police Department.

Recorded by: Ms. Susan K. Seagroves, Deputy City Clerk and Clerk of Council.
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City Council held a Work Session with the State Legislative Delegation at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Workroom. The Agenda was followed.

Mayor Donley had the attendees introduce themselves. The Delegation Members in attendance were Senators Richard L. Saslaw and Patricia S. Ticer, and Delegates Marian Van Landingham, Brian Moran and Karen Darner. The Mayor made opening remarks.

Legislative Director Caton addressed the individual legislative package proposals, items #1 through #44 on the Agenda, beginning with the proposals printed in bold face and all caps. Council reached agreement on amendments to legislative items #31, #37 and #38. No consensus was reached on legislative item #40, and the City Manager will come back with more language.

City Council Members, Legislative Director Caton, City Manager Sunderland and City Attorney Pessoa participated in the discussion on the proposed legislative items with the Members of the Delegation and City staff.

The Work Session was concluded at approximately 7:35 p.m.

(Material pertaining to this work session is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council and incorporated herewith as part of the record.)
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OPENING

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 Councilwoman Pepper who arrived at 7:45 p.m. and Vice Mayor Cleveland who arrived at 8:10 p.m.

The Invocation was pronounced by Reverend Robert Friend, Pastor of Del Ray United Methodist Church.

3. THERE BEING NO DISCUSSION, upon motion by Councilman Euille, seconded by Councilwoman Woodson and carried on a vote of 5-to-0, City Council approved the Minutes of (a) the Regular Meeting of November 13, 2001, as submitted. The voting was as follows:

Euille "aye" Cleveland not yet arrived
Woodson "aye" Eberwein "aye"
Donley "aye" Pepper not yet arrived
Speck "aye"

At this time, 7:45 p.m., Councilwoman Pepper arrived.

4. THERE BEING NO DISCUSSION, upon motion by Councilman Euille, seconded by Councilwoman Woodson and carried on a vote of 6-to-0, City Council received the report of the City Clerk dated November 19, 2001, which is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No.1 of Item No. 4; 11/27/01, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference. The voting was as follows:

Euille "aye" Cleveland not yet arrived
Woodson "aye" Eberwein "aye"
Donley "aye" Pepper "aye"
Speck "aye"

RECOGNITION OF YOUTH BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

5. Recognition of Rebecca Sklepovich, a Senior at T.C. Williams High School and a Red Cross Volunteer, Who is a Recipient of an Award from the Points of Light Foundation.

In the Council's effort to acknowledge the accomplishments of the City's youth, City Council recognized Rebecca Sklepovich as a recent recipient of The Daily Points of Light Award.

OPENING (continued)

6. Presentation by General Jackson, Commanding General of the Military District of Washington, to the Alexandria Fire and Police Departments for their Participation at the Pentagon on September 11, and thereafter.

General Jackson presented to Fire Chief Hawkins and Police Chief Samarra plaques signed by the Army Chief of Staff General Shinseki and Secretary of the Army White to recognize the Fire Department Technical Rescue and Police Department for their heroic participation from September 11 on.

7. Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming December 1, 2001, as Scottish Christmas Walk Day in the City of Alexandria.

(A copy of the proclamation is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 7; 11/27/01, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

Councilwoman Pepper presented the proclamation.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Councilwoman Woodson and carried on a vote of 6-to-0, City Council endorsed the proclamation. The voting was as follows:

Pepper "aye" Cleveland not yet arrived
Woodson "aye" Eberwein "aye"
Donley "aye" Euille "aye"
Speck "aye"

8. Presentation of Proclamation Declaring December 1, 2001, World AIDS Day in the City of Alexandria.

(A copy of the proclamation is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 8; 11/27/01, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

Councilman Euille advised that in addition to the Saturday, December 1, 7:00 p.m. interfaith service at the Church of St. Clement, other churches in the community will be having programs and events on that day as well, and he encouraged all citizens to participate.

Councilman Euille presented the proclamation.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Euille, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried on a vote of 6-to-0, City Council endorsed the proclamation. The voting was as follows:

Euille "aye" Cleveland not yet arrived
Pepper "aye" Eberwein "aye"
Donley "aye" Speck "aye"
Woodson "aye"

At this time, 8:10 p.m., Vice Mayor Cleveland arrived.

9. Presentation of Proclamation in Commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of the State Football Championship and Integration at T.C. Williams High School.

(A copy of the proclamation is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 9; 11/27/01, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

Councilwoman Woodson presented the proclamation.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Woodson, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council endorsed the proclamation. The voting was as follows:

Woodson "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Pepper "aye" Eberwein "aye"
Donley "aye" Euille "aye"
Speck "aye"

10. Presentation of Proclamation Honoring the Accounting Division for Early Implementation of Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 34.

(A copy of the proclamation is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 10; 11/27/01, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

Councilwoman Eberwein presented the proclamation.

City Council presented to the Accounting Division a Certificate of Excellence in Finance Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association which the City has received for 24 years in a row. Also presented was a Certificate of Recognition from GASB for the City's early implementation of GASB Statement No. 34 for its 2000 CAFR. Alexandria was the first city in Virginia and one of the first in the nation to implement GASB Statement No. 34. Council congratulated Accounting for a job well done.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Eberwein, seconded by Vice Mayor Cleveland and carried unanimously, City Council endorsed the proclamation. The voting was as follows:

Eberwein "aye" Euille "aye"
Cleveland "aye" Pepper "aye"
Donley "aye" Speck "aye"
Woodson "aye"

11. Presentation to Alethea Taylor Camp Thanking Her for Her Service to the City of Alexandria.

The City Council and City Manager Sunderland commended Ms. Camp for her many years of service to Warwick Village and to the City. She will be sorely missed.

On behalf of the City Council, the Mayor presented Ms. Camp with a key to the City.

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

CONSENT CALENDAR (12-17)

Without Objection, City Council removed docket item nos. 15 and 16 from the Consent Calendar and considered them under separate motions.

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

(a) Alexandria-Gyumri Sister City Committee
Samuel Gyulnazarian

(b) Alexandria Commission for the Arts
Ilona S. Savage

(c) Alexandria Social Services Advisory Board
Lisa Carr
Lori L. Cole

(A copy of each of the above resignations is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 1 of Item Nos. 12(a-c); 11/27/01, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

13. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:

(a) Alexandria Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
1 Builder or Developer of Residential Property

(b) Alexandria Commission for the Arts
1 Member Who Represents the Public-at-Large As An Arts
Consumer and Participant

(c) Alexandria Commission on Aging
1 Member Who Is 60 Years of Age or Older

(d) Alexandria Commission on HIV/AIDS
1 Student Who Currently Attends T.C. Williams High School

(e) Alexandria Commission on Information Technology
1 Member Representing the Alexandria Library Board

(f) Alexandria Human Rights Commission
1 Representative From the Alexandria Commission for Women

(g) Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
1 Representative From the Alexandria Landlord-Tenant Relations Board

(h) Alexandria Sister Cities Committee
1 Member Designated by the Alexandria Chief of Police

(i) Alexandria Youth Policy Commission (Material pertaining to the above appointments is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 1 of Item Nos. 13(a-i); 11/27/01, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

14. Receipt of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2001.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated November 14, 2001, along with the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 14; 11/27/01, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

17. Consideration of Waiving the Docking Fees at the City Marina for the 2001 Annual Festival of Lights and Parade of Boats.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated November 16, 2001, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 17; 11/27/01, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Euille, seconded by Councilwoman Eberwein and carried unanimously, City Council approved the Consent Calendar as presented with the exception of docket item nos. 15 and 16 which were considered under separate motions. The City Manager's recommendations are as follows:

12. City Council received the following resignations with regret: (a) Samuel Gyulnazarian from the Alexandria-Gyumri Sister City Committee, (b) Ilona S. Savage from the Alexandria Commission for the Arts, and (c) Lisa Carr and Lori L. Cole from the Alexandria Social Services Advisory Board; 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.

13. City Council (a) appointed Stephen Weber as a Builder or Developer of Residential Property to the Alexandria Affordable Housing Advisory Committee; (b) appointed Justine Walden as a Member Who Represents the Public-at-Large As An Arts Consumer and Participant to the Alexandria Commission for the Arts; (c) reappointed Donald Fowler as a Member Who Is 60 Years of Age or Older to the Alexandria Commission on Aging; (d) appointed Zarah Burstein as a Student Who Currently Attends T.C. Williams High School to the Alexandria Commission on HIV/AIDS; (e) reappointed Patrick O'Brien as a Member Representing the Alexandria Library Board to the Alexandria Commission on Information Technology; (f) appointed Jenny Wade as a Representative From the Alexandria Commission for Women to the Alexandria Human Rights Commission; (g) appointed Fletcher Johnston as a Representative From the Alexandria Landlord-Tenant Relations Board to the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners; (h) appointed J. Barry Schiftic as a Member Designated by the Alexandria Chief of Police to the Alexandria Sister Cities Committee; and (i) reappointed Robert Sennewald as a Member of A City Board, Commission or Other Organization Having An Interest In Youth Issues to the Alexandria Youth Policy Commission.

14. City Council received the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2001.

17. City Council: (1) approved waiving the docking fees for up to a maximum of 20 transient boats participating in the Annual Festival of Lights and Parade of Boats, from Friday evening, December 7, through Sunday morning, December 9, 2001, to serve as an incentive for boaters to participate in this event; and (2) approved waiving the docking fees for two nights during the 2002 summer boating season for a boat 40 feet or less, as part of a weekend package for the winner of the "Dockside Competition" for the best decorated boat, subject to the conditions discussed in the City Manager's memorandum.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

The voting was as follows:

Euille "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Eberwein "aye" Pepper "aye"
Donley "aye" Speck "aye"
Woodson aye"

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

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated November 16, 2001, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 15; 11/27/01, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

Councilwoman Eberwein stated her pleasure in seeing that the City is implementing a permit-processing plan that involves computers, and that she assumes this will vastly speed and simplify the process for building permits. She requested staff to return to Council if they are hearing any comments from homeowners and from building professionals about speeding up what is sometimes a very daunting and time-consuming process.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Eberwein, seconded by Vice Mayor Cleveland and carried unanimously, City Council authorized the capital project allocations and planned expenditures for the capital projects as detailed in the Capital Improvement Expenditure Summary. The voting was as follows:

Eberwein "aye" Euille "aye"
Cleveland "aye" Pepper "aye"
Donley "aye" Speck "aye"
Woodson "aye"

16. Consideration of Allocation of City Funding to First Night Alexandria.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated November 15, 2001, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 16; 11/27/01, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

Councilman Speck removed this item from Consent to allow a representative from First Night Alexandria to address the Council.

Without objection, First Night Alexandria Executive Director Dorman addressed City Council and asked them to please wear their First Night buttons for the next 30 days in order to promote First Night Alexandria. Ms. Dorman advised that at the level of funding given by the City, it was entitled to receive 240 badges. However, it was the consensus of Council to have First Night sell the badges instead of presenting them to Council for distribution. Ms. Dorman advised that there will be a full program with about 25 different venues from Jefferson Houston School down to Christ Church, including the train station, and the Masonic Temple for fireworks at Midnight.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Speck, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council allocated $10,750 from the General Fund Contingent Reserve to First Night Alexandria, Inc. The voting was as follows:

Speck "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Pepper "aye" Eberwein "aye"
Donley "aye" Euille "aye"
Woodson "aye"

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

18. (a) Consideration of the Proposed City Legislative Package for the 2002 General Assembly Session. (# 10(a) 11/17/01; #18 10/23/01)

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated November 20, 2001, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 18(a); 11/27/01, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated November 26, 2001, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 18(a); 11/27/01, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Speck, seconded by Councilman Euille and carried unanimously, City Council adopted the positions in the City's Legislative Package for the 2002 General Assembly Session with the following amendments: item 31 -- VHDA Loan Eligibility will be changed to Support Legislation, and a letter will be written to the governor requesting changes to some of their regulations regarding loan eligibility; item 37 -- Exemptions from the Virginia Landlord Tenant Act will be changed to Support Legislation rather than Proposed Legislation; item 38 -- Notice of Termination of a Lease will be changed from Proposed to Support Legislation, should any such legislation be introduced; and item 40 -- School Board Elections is not in the package at this time. Staff will tighten up the language a little bit and potentially bring something back for further Council consideration. The voting was as follows:

Speck "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Euille "aye" Eberwein "aye"
Donley "aye" Pepper "aye"
Woodson "aye"

(b) Consideration of the City of Alexandria's Proposed 2002 Charter Bill. (#10(b) 11/17/01; #18 10/23/01)

(A copy of the proposed 2002 Charter Bill is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 18(b); 11/27/01, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

A partial verbatim transcript is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item Nos. 18(a) & (b); 11/27/01, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

Mayor Donley went over the changes to the legislative package discussed at Council's Work Session with the members of the City's legislative delegation this evening. There was discussion among the Members of Council about deferring this Charter Bill to allow Council to come to an agreement on the proposed School Board elections legislation.

Legislative Director Caton advised that the General Assembly, starting last year, adopted deadlines for having bills drafted so that all requests have to be in by December 10; however, the Charter Bill could be filed drafted one way and amended once it came up, or we could ask one of the Delegation to use their small number of requests which they can submit later.

Councilman Speck stated that Council doesn't want to use up any "chits" on getting this in if there's something else that might come up. He suggested going forward with some language that gives Council the opportunity to make any final changes it wishes, getting the bill in before the December 10 deadline, and modifying it after the deadline rather than run the risk of not being able to get it in at all.

City Attorney Pessoa explained that the language as drafted gives the Council maximum flexibility in terms of the organization of the School Board: to elect between seven and nine, whether they're from districts, and how many districts, whether there's a mix of some districts, some at-large. He feels that unless Council wants to discard one or more of those items of flexibility in drafting the bill, he is not sure we're in a position at this point or by December to make that decision.

The Mayor clarified that one option, as we've had a public hearing and had discussion, would be to adopt this as presented with the understanding that that's just to get it in on the deadline, but that it's going to come back to us potentially with some changes on December 11. Council could make changes after the bill is submitted.

The Members of Council participated in an expansive discussion on the Charter Bill filing and the proposed School Board election amendment with City Attorney Pessoa, City Manager Sunderland and Legislative Director Caton.

Councilwoman Woodson requested that the School Board election item be docketed for the first legislative session in January 2002, and she will provide language to the City Manager.

Councilman Euille requested staff to make this particular matter relative to the proposed changes to the School Board as part of the City's Charter Bill be distributed to various organizations such as the School Board, PTA's and other interested parties to solicit their comments and have it for the record.

Councilwoman Eberwein explained that there are two potential dates on tonight's Council schedule for the proposed meeting with the School Board and City Council to be briefed by the Electoral Board on School Board election options, including district boundary changes necessitated by the 2000 census results.

City Manager Sunderland clarified the subject for the meeting with the Electoral Board, explaining that redrawing the electoral district boundaries to achieve the one-person, one-vote requirement is an issue properly before the Electoral Board for discussion. The City's request in this year's Charter Bill to go to at-large representation on the School Board is not a subject for Electoral Board consideration but under City Council's authority; therefore, the at-large issue will not be part of the Electoral Board meeting.

City Manager Sunderland responded to Councilwoman Woodson's inquiry about whether a change to the pre-clearance provision of the Voting Rights Act took place recently, and Mayor Donley participated in the discussion. It was explained that the Electoral Board has adopted a phased approach to develop a final plan which then must be submitted to the court for a court order to remove the pre-clearance provision.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Speck, seconded by Councilwoman Eberwein and carried on a vote of 6-to-1, City Council adopted the City's Proposed 2002 Charter Bill, as presented. The voting was as follows:

Speck "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Eberwein "aye" Euille "aye"
Donley "aye" Pepper "aye"
Woodson "no"

19. Receipt of the Monthly Financial Report for the Period Ending October 31, 2001.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated November 14, 2001, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 19; 11/27/01, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the Agenda and PowerPoint presentation for the Monthly Financial Report Economic, Budget and Action Report is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 19; 11/27/01, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

Council received a briefing by staff relative to actions taken in response to impacts from the events of September 11. Presentations were made by: Assistant City Manager Jinks, on City revenue impacts and actions; Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association Director Mitchell, on efforts to date by ACVA; Alexandria Economic Development Program Executive Director Riley, on AEDP's work with local businesses; Alexandria Chamber of Commerce President Moore and Small Business Development Center Director Reagan, on their activities; Human Services Director O'Regan, on increased caseloads; and JobLink Director McKinney, on service impacts. Council directed questions to and participated in the discussion with staff.

Councilman Speck requested that the Chamber of Commerce, in particular, regularly remind businesses about the importance of not having their employees tie up parking spaces on the street.

Councilman Speck asked staff to report on how the Marketing Fund is being used to stimulate different activities and events and to make a recommendation on whether funding needs to be increased.

Councilman Speck inquired if there is a need to increase the DASH ABOUT service and to what extent. Staff will report back on the status of DASH ABOUT, the length of the grant and whether or not services should be expanded.

Mayor Donley requested a report by mid-January from JobLink Director McKinney regarding the results of their outreach activities, especially the actual number of placements made.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Cleveland, seconded by Councilwoman Woodson and carried on a vote of 6-to-0, City Council received the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending October 31, 2001. The voting was as follows:

Cleveland "aye" Eberwein out of room
Woodson "aye" Euille "aye"
Donley "aye" Pepper "aye"
Speck "aye"

20. Consideration of Supplemental Report on Brenman Park Drive in the Ben Brenman Park.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated November 14, 2001, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 20; 11/27/01, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Councilman Speck and carried on a vote of 6-to-0, City Council: (1) received the supplemental report on Brenman Park Drive, and (2) approved keeping Brenman Park Drive, in Ben Brenman Park, in its current configuration as a two-way road open to vehicular traffic. The voting was as follows:

Pepper "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Speck "aye" Eberwein out of the room
Donley "aye" Euille "aye"
Woodson "aye"

21. Receipt of the 2001 Annual Report and Plant Survey of Comcast Cable Communications.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated November 16, 2001, along with the Comcast Cable Communications 2001 Annual Report and Plant Survey, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 21; 11/27/01, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Woodson, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council received the Comcast Cable Communications 2001 Annual Report and Plant Survey. The voting was as follows:

Woodson "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Pepper "aye" Eberwein "aye"
Donley "aye" Euille "aye"
Speck "aye"

22. Receipt of the 2001 Annual Subscriber Survey of Comcast Cable Communications.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated November 16, 2001, along with the Comcast Cable Communications 2001 Annual Subscriber Survey Report, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 22; 11/27/01, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Cleveland, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council received the 2001 Annual Subscriber Survey Report from Comcast Cable Communications, Inc. The voting was as follows:

Cleveland "aye" Eberwein "aye"
Pepper "aye" Euille "aye"
Donley "aye" Speck "aye"
Woodson "aye"

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

None

REPORTS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

(a) Councilwoman Eberwein announced that she attended the Sister Cities meeting, and there is going to be a reception for the Lord Provost of Dundee, Scotland. She encouraged everyone to attend the Scottish Walk Parade and greet the Lord Provost on Saturday, December 1.

(b) Councilwoman Woodson reported that the Commission on Information Technology Awards Week is being celebrated March 18-22, 2002, and it will be taking nominations until January 18. Citizens can visit the City's web site, the Chamber of Commerce web site or the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership web site for information and to make nominations.

(c) Mayor Donley reported that the Council of Governments endorsed the concept of a regional housing trust fund, a recommendation brought to it by the Washington Area Housing Partnership. They are not expecting local governments to capitalize that trust fund. They will try to raise $5 million in the first year and $15 million in the first three years to assist affordable housing programs in the region, and are looking to get the first $5 million from the federal government. Congressman Moran has agreed to meet with a delegation from the Washington Area Housing Partnership, and the Mayor will keep Council informed.

(d) Councilwoman Pepper, as a member of the Council of Governments, announced that COG is considering whether to send a letter to the Redskins asking them to change the team's name because it is offensive, and she would like to hear people's opinions on that.

ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

(a) Councilwoman Pepper shared the 2000 Ozone Action Days award plaque presented to the City by Clean Air Partners, in conjunction with the COG Metropolitan Washington Air Quality Committee, for its outstanding program on ozone days.

(b) Councilwoman Pepper reminded everyone of the Alexandria Animal Shelter Imprint Party fund raiser at 9 a.m. - Noon on Saturday, December 8, 2001, to assist the Animal Welfare League in raising its share of the funds for the new animal shelter. With a contribution of $100 or more, you can have your hand or a paw print put in the cement there. Proxy paws will also be available for use.

(c) Vice Mayor Cleveland requested the City Clerk to send a letter conveying Council's congratulations to Tucker School principal Cathy David who received a Washington Post Principal of the Year award.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

23. Consideration of a resolution to extend temporary vending operations in the King Street Gardens Park through December 31, 2002. [ROLL-CALL]

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated November 16, 2001, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 23; 11/27/01, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Euille, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried on a unanimous ROLL-CALL vote, City Council adopted the resolution to extend permission through December 31, 2002, for a food cart vendor on the site who will sell prepackaged food and nonalcoholic beverage items during concerts and special events held in the park, as authorized by Section 6-104 of the Zoning Ordinance. The voting was as follows:

Euille "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Pepper "aye" Eberwein "aye"
Donley "aye" Speck "aye"
Woodson "aye"

The resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2011

WHEREAS, on June 26, 2001, the Council of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, adopted Resolution No. 2004, which authorized a vending operation, consisting of a food and beverage cart and service, to operate on a temporary basis at King Street Gardens park; and

WHEREAS, under the terms of Resolution No. 2004, the vending operation could only be extended by resolution of City Council adopted prior to October 31, 2001; and

WHEREAS, such resolution had not been adopted by City Council and the West King Street Neighborhood Association, KISMET, the King Street Metro Task Force and City staff support the extension of the vending operation through December 31, 2002, in order to provide food and beverages during events which have been scheduled at King Street Gardens park from November 28, 2001, through December 31, 2002; and

WHEREAS, the City of Alexandria's Zoning Ordinance, Article VI, Special and Overlay Zones, 6-104, Temporary Uses and Structures, allows City Council, by resolution to authorize temporary uses and structures compatible with the purposes of the POS zone;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA:

1. That temporary vending at King Street Gardens park be authorized to operate from November 28, 2001, through December 31, 2002; and

2. That the City Manager, through the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities, provide supervision of the vendor selected and the vending operation; and

3. That the vending operation can be terminated by the City Manager at any time for unsatisfactory performance; and

4. That the term of this authorization will be from November 28, 2001, through December 31, 2002.

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OTHER

24. Consideration of City Council Schedule.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated November 20, 2001, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 24; 11/27/01, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Euille, seconded by Vice Mayor Cleveland and carried unanimously, City Council (1) received the revised calendar, as amended, which includes the following additions: (a) the Kevin Shifflett Reward Fund presentation ceremony on Thursday, November 29, 2001, at 6:00 p.m. at the Mt. Vernon Recreation Center; (b) the 25th Annual Hanukkah Celebration at INOVA Alexandria Hospital on Tuesday, December 11, 2001, at 5:30 p.m. in the Atrium (prior to the Council Work Session with ACVA scheduled for 6:00 p.m. before the Council meeting); (c) the passing of the Olympic torch through Alexandria on Friday, December 21, 2001, time and location to be determined; (d) the George Washington Birthday Parade on Monday, February 18, 2002, at 1:00 p.m.; (e) the Alexandria Commission for Women's Annual Salute to Women Awards on Monday, March 25, 2001, at 6:00 p.m. (location to be determined); (f) the Animal Welfare League Imprint Party fund raiser at the new Alexandria Animal Shelter site, 9 a.m. - Noon on Saturday, December 8, 2001; and (2) staff will return to Council on December 11 with a date for the joint meeting of the City Council, the School Board, the Electoral Board and appropriate City staff to discuss potential electoral changes and various election options for School Board. The voting was as follows:

Euille "aye" Eberwein "aye"
Cleveland "aye" Pepper "aye"
Donley "aye" Speck "aye"
Woodson "aye"

CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS

25. Alexandria Commission for the Arts
1 Member Who Has Expertise in the Arts, Either As A
Practitioner of Various Art Disciplines or As A Professional
Administrator

(The following person volunteered for appointment to the above Commission:)

NAME ENDORSED BY:

Betty Anderson*

*Residency Waiver Required
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(Material pertaining to the above appointment is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 25; 11/27/01, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

Whereupon, ballots were distributed, tellers were appointed and the ballots tallied with the following result: City Council waived the residency requirement and appointed Betty Anderson as a Member Who Has Expertise in the Arts, Either As A Practitioner of Various Art Disciplines or as a Professional Administrator to the Alexandria Commission for the Arts. The voting was as follows:

Donley - Anderson
Cleveland - Anderson
Eberwein - Anderson
Euille - Anderson
Pepper - Anderson
Speck - Anderson
Woodson - Anderson
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26. Alexandria Commission on Information Technology
2 Citizens-at-Large

(The following persons volunteered for appointment to the above Commission:)

NAME ENDORSED BY:

Steven Felber

David Lantzy

William May

Justin Wilson*

*Incumbent
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(Material pertaining to the above appointments is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 26; 11/27/01, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

Whereupon, ballots were distributed, tellers were appointed and the ballots tallied with the following results: City Council reappointed Justin Wilson and appointed David Lantzy as Citizens-at-Large to the Alexandria Commission on Information Technology. The voting was as follows:

Donley - Lantzy, Wilson
Cleveland - Lantzy, Wilson
Eberwein - Lantzy, Wilson
Euille - Lantzy, Wilson
Pepper - Lantzy, Wilson
Speck - Lantzy, Wilson
Woodson - Lantzy, Wilson
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27. Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission
1 Citizen Member

(The following persons volunteered for appointment to the above Commission:)

NAME ENDORSED BY:

Victor Addison

Robin Hays

Luke Jeffery

John Koch

James Lowenstern

James Roorbach
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(Material pertaining to the above appointment is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 27; 11/27/01, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

Whereupon, ballots were distributed, tellers were appointed and the ballots tallied with the following result: City Council appointed Robin Hays as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission. The voting was as follows:

Donley - Hays
Cleveland - Hays
Eberwein - Hays
Euille - Roorbach
Pepper - Koch
Speck - Hays
Woodson - Koch
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THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED, upon motion by Vice Mayor Cleveland, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, at 11:15 p.m., the Regular Meeting of November 27, 2001, was adjourned. The voting was as follows:

Cleveland "aye" Eberwein "aye"
Pepper "aye" Euille "aye"
Donley "aye" Speck "aye"
Woodson "aye"
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APPROVED BY:



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KERRY J. DONLEY MAYOR


ATTEST:


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Susan K. Seagroves, Deputy City Clerk



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