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Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 9, 2002 - - 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; Mr. Jinks, Assistant City Manager; Public Information Officer Gordon; Mr. Baier, Director of Transportation and Environmental Services; Ms. Whitmore, Director of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities; Ms. O'Regan, Director of Human Services; Legislative Director Caton; Mr. Neckel, Director of Finance; Ms. Davis, Director of Housing; Mr. Swearingen, Director of Management and Budget; Ms. Boyd, Director of Citizen Assistance; Ms. Chis, Director of Division of Family Services; Ms. Niebauer, Director of Human Rights; Assistant City Attorney Snow; Ms. Fogarty, Director of Planning and Zoning; Ms. Ross, Deputy Director of Planning and Zoning; Elections Administrator Spicer; Mr. McCobb, Deputy Director of Transportation and Environmental Services; Mr. Skrabak, Division Chief of Environmental Quality; Police Chief Samarra; and Captain Butler, Police Department.

Recorded by: Mrs. Beverly I. Jett, City Clerk and Clerk of Council.
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At 6:15 p.m., in the Council Workroom, there was a City Council Work Session on the Windmill Hill Park concept plan.

Mayor Donley provided opening remarks and introduced Andrew Macdonald, chair, Ad Hoc Windmill Hill Park Steering Committee, who set the stage for the discussion on the concept plan for Windmill Hill Park which was submitted by the steering committee. He provided an overview of the process and thanked everyone who was involved in coming up with the concept plan.

Greg Long, Director of Planning for Baker and Associates, walked the City Council through the recommended concept plan and addressed the queries which were posed by the Members of City Council.


The Members of City Council participated in a discussion, along with Consultant Long, steering committee members MacDonald and Palmieri, and Director of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Whitmore. Councilwoman Eberwein reported that she is working with Congressman Moran to provide him with information that hopefully addresses any issues and concerns that he might have with respect to this park and to try to persuade him to support pursuing federal funding for this park.

Mayor Donley reported that the concept plan for Windmill Hill Park is scheduled for public hearing on Saturday, April 13, 2002, and for final consideration at the May 14, 2002 legislative meeting.

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

The Work Session was concluded at 7:38 p.m.
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OPENING

The Meeting was called to Order by Mayor Donley, and the City Clerk called the Roll; all Members of City Council were present.

City Council observed a moment of silence and then recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. THERE BEING NO DISCUSSION, upon motion by Vice Mayor Cleveland, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council approved the Minutes for (a) the Public Hearing Meeting of March 16, 2002; and (b) the Regular Meeting of March 26, 2002, as submitted. The voting was as follows:

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

4. THERE BEING NO DISCUSSION, upon motion by Vice Mayor Cleveland, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council received the Report of the City Clerk dated April 1, 2002, which is marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 4; 4/9/02, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference. The voting was as follows:

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










RECOGNITION OF YOUTH BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

(a) Councilwoman Pepper introduced the teacher and students from T.C. Williams High School.

City Council recognized students from T.C. Williams' TV Production classes for producing a video for the recent TECH Awards during Information Technology Week in the City of Alexandria. They were selected by their teacher for their demonstrated creativity, work ethic and initiative which are shown during class.

OPENING (continued)

5. Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Month of April as Fair Housing Month 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. 5; 4/9/02, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

Vice Mayor Cleveland presented the proclamation.

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

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

6. Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Month of April 2002, as Child Abuse Prevention Month 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. 6; 4/9/02, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

Councilman Speck presented the proclamation.

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

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

7. Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of April 21-27, 2002, as Alexandria Volunteer Week 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; 4/9/02, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)


Councilman Euille presented the proclamation.

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

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

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

CONSENT CALENDAR (8-15) (24)

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

(a) Alexandria Commission on HIV/AIDS
Darryl Francois

(A copy of the above resignation is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 8(a); 4/9/02, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

9. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:

(a) Alexandria Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
1 Real Estate Professional With Knowledge and Experience
in Residential Real Estate

1 Representative of the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing
Authority Board of Commissioners

(b) Alexandria Commission on Aging
1 Citizen Member

(c) Alexandria Commission on HIV/AIDS
1 Member From and Representing the Alexandria Youth Policy
Commission

(d) Alexandria Commission on Persons With Disabilities
1 Citizen Member Who Has A Disability

(e) Alexandria Community Services Board
The Sheriff’s Designee

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

(g) Alexandria Emergency Medical Services Council
1 Citizen Member

(h) Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission
1 Member From the Field of Intergovernmental Relations

(i) Historic Alexandria Resources Commission
1 Representative From the Alexandria Archaeological Commission

(j) Alexandria Human Rights Commission
1 Representative From the Alexandria Commission on Aging

(k) Alexandria Local Emergency Planning Committee
1 Representative From the Print Media

(l) Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission
1 Member From Planning District III

(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. 9(a-l); 4/9/02, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

10. Receipt of the Alexandria Sanitation Authority's Financial Report.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 3, 2002, together with the report, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 10; 4/9/02, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

11. Consideration of Grant Application for the Summer Food Service for Children.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated March 28, 2002, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 11; 4/9/02, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

12. Consideration of Grant Application to the National Endowment for the Arts for Fort Ward.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 1, 2002, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 12; 4/9/02, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

13. Consideration of Support for Two Applications for Federal Funds to Replace the Old District Home in Manassas, Adoption of a Resolution to Lease Two Parcels of Publicly Owned Land to Birmingham Green Adult Care Residence, Inc., and Setting the Item for Public Hearing on Saturday, April 13, 2002.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 3, 2002, requesting a deferral of this item, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 13; 4/9/02, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

14. Request to Permit an Exception to the Major Event Policy To Allow A Modification to the "Colin Casey Fun Run" Race Route in Old Town.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 2, 2002, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 14; 4/9/02, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)


15. Consideration of Adopt-A-Block Litter Program.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 2, 2002, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 15; 4/9/02, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

24. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to amend the provisions of Title 2 of the City Code to establish the Ladrey Senior Building as an election precinct and polling place, instead of the United Way of America election precinct and polling place.

(A copy of the City Attorney's memorandum dated April 5, 2002, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 24; 4/9/02, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

A copy of an Informal Memorandum explaining ordinance is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 24; 4/9/02, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council present received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 3 of Item No. 24; 4/9/02, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Cleveland, seconded by Councilman Euille and carried unanimously, City Council approved the Consent Calendar as presented. The City Manager's recommendations are as follows:

8. City Council received the resignation of Darryl Francois from the Alexandria Commission on HIV/AIDS; requested the Executive Secretary for Boards and Commissions to send the appropriate letter of appreciation and to advertise the vacancy in the usual manner.

9. City Council: (a) reappointed Michael Caison as a Real Estate Professional with Knowledge and Experience in Residential Real Estate and A. Melvin Miller as a Representative of the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners to the Alexandria Affordable Housing Advisory Committee; (b) reappointed Sabrina Reilly as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Commission on Aging; (c) appointed Elizabeth Johnson as a Member From and Representing the Alexandria Youth Policy Commission to the Alexandria Commission on HIV/AIDS; (d) appointed Felix Wedgwood-Oppenheim as a Citizen Member Who Has a Disability to the Alexandria Commission on Persons with Disabilities; (e) appointed Marleen Venter as the Sheriff's Designee to the Alexandria Community Services Board; (f) reappointed Barbara Rudin as a Member-at-Large to the Alexandria Early Childhood Commission; (g) reappointed Stacey Haralson as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Emergency Medical Services Council; (h) appointed Adam Wilson as a Member From the Field of Intergovernmental Relations to the Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission; (i) reappointed S. Kathleen Pepper as a Representative From the Alexandria Archaeological Commission to the Historic Alexandria Resources Commission; (j) reappointed Justine Rowe as a Representative From the Alexandria Commission on Aging to the Alexandria Human Rights Commission; (k) appointed Brian Ekeland as a Representative From the Print Media to the Alexandria Local Emergency Planning Commission; and (l) reappointed Ellen Murray as a Member From Planning District III to the Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission.

With respect to docket item no. 9(i), Councilwoman Pepper disclosed that she was not related to S. Kathleen Pepper; therefore, she would be voting on this item.

10. City Council received the Alexandria Sanitation Authority's Financial Report.

11. City Council authorized the City Manager to: (1) submit the grant application to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for its continuation funding, in the amount of $121,000 in estimated program income; and (2) execute all necessary documents that may be required.

This grant application is due to the U.S. Department of Agriculture on May 17, 2002. To meet the application deadline, staff will submit the grant proposal to the agency, contingent upon City Council's approval at its April 9, 2002 meeting. It was noted that there are no funds available in the City budget to continue these activities once the grant funds are expended.

12. 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 $125,000; (2) approve the use of grant funds, if awarded, for funding restoration of the Northwest Bastion at Fort Ward; and (3) execute all documents that may be required.

Due to time constraints, the application for this grant was submitted to the National Endowment for the Arts by the April 5, 2002, deadline, pending City Council approval at its April 9, 2002 legislative meeting. Grants will be awarded after August 1, 2002.

13. City Council noted the deferral to the May 14 City Council legislative meeting.

14. City Council approved an exception to the Major Events Policy to allow a modification to the "Colin Casey Fun Run" race route in Old Town, which is scheduled for May 19, 2002, to accommodate the closing of Jones Point Drive as a result of construction of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge.

15. City Council approved the establishment of an Adopt-A-Block Program in Alexandria, as described in the memorandum, along with the Adopt-A-Block Agreement.

24. City Council introduced the ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, April 13, 2002.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

The voting was as follows:

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





REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

16. Verbal Report on the Status of Proposed Improvements to the CSX Overpass at the King Street Metro Station.

City Manager Sunderland and Transportation and Environmental Services Director Baier provided City Council with an update on the proposed improvements. The painting of the overpass and other improvements should begin by the end of April.

17. Verbal Report on the Status of the Datatel Building on Mount Vernon Avenue.

Planning and Zoning Deputy Director Ross briefed Council on the status of the Datatel site. She stated that they have had a meeting with the contract purchaser of the Datatel site. Ms. Ross stated that they have inquired as to their intentions and are asking them, and they have agreed, to come back and show staff their numbers and exactly how they intend to move forward on this.

In addition, staff has been talking to Ms. Weisberg and the Weisberg Corporation about what their plans are. The tenant in the Safeway site is moving forward. But meanwhile, the Weisberg Corporation maintains that they are taking steps to acquire additional property. They are talking about architects and are interested in what's happening on the Datatel site. They are alluding as though in the future they are going to be redeveloping the whole corner.

Planning and Zoning Director Fogarty spoke to the parking garage analysis and indicated that they have a parking garage consultant under contract. They will be looking at the actual design of the garage and will be coming back with the cost for construction.

Councilman Speck posed questions with respect to timing. Planning and Zoning Deputy Director Ross, City Manager Sunderland and Planning and Zoning Director Fogarty responded to his concerns.

Mayor Donley noted that the contract purchaser is in the due diligence period and is studying what they can do, how much things might cost and get an idea for the current status of the building.

18. Receipt of the Recommended Concept Plan for Windmill Hill Park, and Setting it for Public Hearing on Saturday, April 13, 2002.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 4, 2002, together with the concept plan, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 18; 4/9/02, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

Communications received on this item are on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 18; 4/9/02, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)







WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Vice Mayor Cleveland and carried unanimously, City Council (1) received the concept plan for Windmill Hill Park that has been recommended by the Ad Hoc Steering Committee; (2) set it for public hearing on Saturday, April 13, 2002, and for Council consideration on May 14, 2002; and (3) thanked the members of the Ad Hoc Steering Committee for their valuable work on this project. The voting was as follows:

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

19. Consideration of Proposed Guidelines for Distributing Monies from the FY 2002 Youth Fund.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 2, 2002, together with the proposed guidelines, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 19; 4/9/02, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

Mayor Donley spoke to this item and commended the members of the Youth Policy Commission.

Councilman Euille questioned staff on how it was going to market this and encouraged exploration of all options of promoting and advertizing it. Director of Division of Family Services Chis responded to Mr. Euille's query.

Councilwoman Eberwein complimented staff on its report and indicated that she could certainly see a lot of Lori Godwin's work in the report.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Councilwoman Eberwein and carried unanimously, City Council (1) endorsed the proposed guidelines and processes developed by the Youth Policy Commission for expending the Youth Fund; and (2) directed City staff to initiate all processes necessary to solicit proposals for expending the Youth Fund. The voting was as follows:

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

Without objection, City Council considered docket item no. 22 out of order.

22. Consideration of the Alexandria Human Rights Commission FY 1999-FY 2001 Reports on Appointments of Citizens to City Boards and Commissions. (#15 3/26/02)

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated March 22, 2002, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 22; 4/9/02, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.





A corrected copy of "Table 1: Trend Analysis of Appointment Rates from FY 1992-FY 2001" is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 22; 4/9/02, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the "Non-Discrimination Data Form" is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 3 of Item No. 22; 4/9/02, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

Members of Council, Human Rights chair Jenkins, Human Rights Director Niebauer and Citizen Assistance Director Boyd participated in a discussion of the report and addressed the use of the Non-Discrimination Data form.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Councilwoman Eberwein and carried unanimously, City Council received the report, approved the use of the [Non-Discrimination Data] form as a separate sheet of paper to accompany the application, with the understanding that the Office of Citizen Assistance as well as the Office on Human Rights are going to promote the use of the form by all applicants including incumbents, and that Council will get a report back in two years that will examine some of the trends that have happened since then. The voting was as follows:

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

Council returned to docket item no. 20.

20. Consideration of the Fair Housing Testing Report for Rental Discrimination on the Basis of Familial Status.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 2, 2002, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 20; 4/9/02, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

Mayor Donley complimented staff for an excellent report.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Cleveland, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council received the report and thanked the Fair Housing Testing Program Advisory Committee for its work. The voting was as follows:

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









21. Consideration of Proposed City Testimony for the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) Year 2002 Financial Planning and Programming Meeting.

Mayor Donley commented on the report and queried Transportation and Environmental Services Director Baier about prioritization of the projects. Mr. Baier provided Council with the rationale for the prioritization.

Councilwoman Pepper posed questions to Mr. Baier with respect to the Van Dorn Project and was requested to provide a history of accidents and provide a more detailed report on the Van Dorn Street project.

In addition to responding to Mrs. Pepper's queries, Mr. Baier also responded to Councilman Euille's question regarding the Monroe Avenue Bridge. Mr. Euille suggested that we contact Transportation Secretary Clement to follow through with his agreement to meet with the City.

Mayor Donley indicated that he has been in contact with Secretary Clement who will be available sometime after the veto session which is scheduled for April 17.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Euille, seconded by Vice Mayor Cleveland and carried unanimously, City Council: (1) approved the priority listing of transportation projects discussed in the memorandum for presentation by the Mayor to the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) for the Northern Virginia District at the April 15 financial planning meeting; (2) requested that staff prepare letters for the Mayor's signature listing the City's priorities to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (VDRPT), as appropriate; and (3) requested that Council support, in principle, only those VDOT urban construction fund formulas that do not decrease or otherwise lessen the City's current pro-rata share of the State monies. The voting was as follows:

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

23. Consideration of a Five-Year License Agreement with Dominion Telecom, Inc., to Authorize the Installation of Fiber Optic Cable in the Public Right-of-Way.

(A copy of the City Attorney's memorandum dated April 5, 2002, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 23; 4/9/02, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Euille, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council approved the five-year license agreement with Dominion Telecom and authorized the City Manager to execute the license agreement and to take any other actions that are necessary to implement the agreement. The voting was as follows:

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




REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

None

ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

(a) Councilman Speck spoke to the Adopt-A-Block litter program which was under the Consent Calendar. Councilman Speck thought it was a great idea, asked how staff was advertising it and to let the Council know how it is going.

Transportation and Environmental Services Director Baier addressed the ways in which the City will be promoting the program.

(b) Councilman Speck addressed concern about the number of motorcycles that will be parking in the 100 block of King Street now that spring has arrived. He wondered if there was a way in which the spaces could be regulated to limit the number.

There was a lengthy dialogue amongst the Members of Council, City Manager Sunderland, City Attorney Pessoa and Police Chief Samarra.

City Manager Sunderland stated that the Police Chief has a group together who is meeting. The City Manager will get involved. If nothing else, we'll get back to where we were last summer with Sergeant Story and others monitoring and enforcing on the weekend when you tend to get more people.

(c) Councilman Speck expressed the concern of residents of Porto Vecchio with the possible removal of mature trees and the berm for the gateway into the City.

Planning and Zoning Director Fogarty, Transportation and Environmental Services Director Baier and Members of City Council participated in the discussion of this item.

Transportation and Environmental Services Director Baier suggested that maybe there is a way to modify the gateway feature and will bring it up at the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Task Force meeting.

Vice Mayor Cleveland noted that next Wednesday, April 17, at 7:00 p.m., at Porto Vecchio, there will be a meeting of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Task Force.

(d) Councilwoman Woodson welcomed her two new interns for this quarter, Melinda Snow and Kathy Stoddard. Those who are interested in future internships should contact her at 703-838-4500 or on her website.

(e) Councilwoman Woodson reported that she will be attending a National League of Cities' conference on Child Care at the Embassy Suites in Alexandria on Monday and Tuesday of next week. She hopes to bring back some ideas and best practices and will share them with the Council.

(f) Councilwoman Woodson spoke to the Memorial Scholarship Fund that will be established in memory of Lori Godwin.

(g) Councilwoman Pepper thanked all of those involved in putting together the Technology Achievement Award event.


(h) Councilman Euille requested a report on the proposed media compound at the Carlyle site with respect to the terms, conditions and the length of time that this designated compound will be there. In addition, he wanted to know what benefits the City derives from this.

City Manager Sunderland responded to these issues and to the process to be followed regarding a special use permit.

Members of City Council also participated in the discussion.

(i) City Manager Sunderland spoke to the two new election district scenarios which were brought forth at the community meeting last week and requested Council's guidance. One request was that a nine-district scenario be developed. The second request was that analysis be given to the creation of a majority-minority district, in which the minority population aged 18 and above would be over 60 or 65 percent of the voting age population.

Staff was requested to check with the schools to see what software was used when they studied this.

Members of City Council participated in the discussion. It was the Council's consensus to go forward to look at these options.

(j) Police Chief Samarra provided an overview of crime statistics for calendar year 2001.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)

25. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to amend the provisions of Title 3 of the City Code which establish penalties for the late filing and payment of certain local taxes.
Staff was requested to report back with any fiscal impacts.

(A copy of the City Attorney's memorandum dated April 5, 2002, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 25; 4/9/02, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

A copy of an Informal Memorandum explaining ordinance is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 25; 4/9/02, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council present received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 3 of Item No. 25; 4/9/02, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

Councilman Speck offered the following amendments to the ordinance: on line 21, introduced, after "the director shall assess a penalty of $10 or" strike 10 percent and insert 5 percent; on line 23, introduced, after "the penalty assessed shall" strike be $10 or five percent of the amount of the tax assessable on the property in question, which is greater insert not exceed $500; on line 25, introduced, after "filed within 30 days of the due date," strike and the person filing the return has timely filed any return required under subsection (b) within the three years preceding the then current tax year,; on line 32, introduced, after "the director shall assess a penalty of $10 or" strike 10 percent, insert 5 percent.

There was Council discussion on the fiscal impacts of this ordinance. Staff was requested to report back with any fiscal impacts.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Speck, seconded by Vice Mayor Cleveland and carried unanimously, City Council introduced and passed the ordinance on its First Reading, as amended; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, April 13, 2002. The voting was as follows:

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

OTHER

26. Consideration of City Council Schedule.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated April 4, 2002, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 26; 4/9/02, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Vice Mayor Cleveland and carried unanimously, City Council (1) scheduled work sessions as follows: (a) a work session to discuss revisions that are being made to the City's development review process at 6:00 p.m. before Council's Tuesday, April 23 legislative meeting; (b) a work session to receive an update on the Eisenhower East planning process at 6:00 p.m. before Council's Tuesday, May 14 legislative meeting; and (c) a work session to discuss alternative routes for a potential Eisenhower-Duke Connector at 6:00 p.m. before Council's Tuesday, May 28 legislative meeting; and (2) received the revised calendar which includes the following revisions and/or additions: (a) the annual Take Our Daughters to Work Day, sponsored by the Office on Women, on Thursday, April 25 (corrected date). Kick-off at 8:00 a.m. in the Vola Lawson Lobby, City Hall; (b) a ceremony to honor those who lost their lives at the Pentagon and first responders on September 11, 2001, on Wednesday, April 17, at 10:30 a.m., on the Portico of the State Capitol in Richmond; (c) a town meeting on federal courthouse security issues with Carlyle residents hosted by Congressman James P. Moran on Monday, April 22, at 7:00 p.m., (location to be determined); (d) an outdoor celebration in recognition of Alexandria City Public School teachers and volunteers on Tuesday, May 7, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., on King Street from Union Street to Fairfax Street; and (e) a dedication ceremony for the Captain Rocky Versace and Vietnam Veterans Plaza on Saturday, July 6, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Mount Vernon Recreation Center, 2001 Commonwealth Avenue. The voting was as follows:

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









CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS

27. Alexandria-Gyumri Sister City Committee
1 Citizen Member

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

NAME ENDORSED BY:

Amy Wilson*

*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. 27; 4/9/02, 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 Amy Wilson as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria-Gyumri Sister City Committee. The voting was as follows:

Donley - Wilson
Cleveland - Wilson
Eberwein - Wilson
Euille - Wilson
Pepper - Wilson
Speck - Wilson
Woodson - Wilson
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28. Alexandria Public Health Advisory Commission
1 Representative of the Inova Alexandria Hospital Board

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

NAME ENDORSED BY:

Colleen Mahoney* Inova Alexandria Hospital
(Residency Waiver Required)

*Incumbent
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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. 28; 4/9/02, 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 reappointed Colleen Mahoney as a Representative of the Inova Alexandria Hospital Board to the Alexandria Public Health Advisory Commission. The voting was as follows:

Donley - Mahoney
Cleveland - Mahoney
Eberwein - Mahoney
Euille - Mahoney
Pepper - Mahoney
Speck - Mahoney
Woodson - Mahoney
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THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED, upon motion by Councilman Euille, seconded by Vice Mayor Cleveland and carried unanimously, at 11:00 p.m., the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, April 9, 2002, was adjourned. The voting was as follows:

Euille "aye" Eberwein "aye"
Cleveland "aye" Pepper "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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Beverly I. Jett, CMC City Clerk




This docket is subject to change.

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