Meeting Minutes for Regular Meeting (02/25/2003)

Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 25, 2003 - - 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; Mr. Neckel, Director of Finance; Human Rights Administrator Niebauer; Ms. Boyd, Director of Citizen Assistance; Budget Analyst Taylor; Ms. Ross, Deputy Director of Planning and Zoning; Ms. Whitmore, Director of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities; Ms. Kratzok, Volunteer Coordinator, Youth Services; Ms. Steele, Interim Director of Human Services; Ms. Chis, Director of Division of Family Services; Mr. Culpepper, Deputy Director of Transportation and Environmental Services; Senator Ticer; Delegates Van Landingham and Moran; City Engineer Baker; Legislative Services Director Caton; Acting Fire Chief Gower; Code Enforcement Director Dahlberg; and Police Lieutenant Uzzell.

Recorded by: Mrs. Beverly I. Jett, City Clerk and Clerk of Council.

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At 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, City Council held a work session on the Taxicab Task Force Report.

The agenda was followed. Director and Deputy Director of Transportation and Environmental Services Baier and Culpepper provided a PowerPoint presentation on this issue.

The Members of City Council, Mr. Baier, Mr. Culpepper, City Manager Sunderland, and task force members Avery, Stephens, and Dodhy participated in the discussion.

Staff will report back prior to the public hearing on April 12, 2003, with information on the following: statistics on cabs per capita for Arlington and Fairfax Counties; the process that the City might consider in terms of dispute resolution, particularly driver, company, company, driver, as there really haven't been many consumer complaints; the issue of supply and demand; certificate recall system that would be an orderly process, i.e., potentially what kind of attrition do we see on an annual basis and could we achieve some type of reduction through attrition rather than recall; the question of level of enforcement, both enforcement affecting owner/operators and enforcement on part of the drivers, as there needs to be a level of fairness and equity.

The work session concluded at approximately 7:30 p.m.

(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.)

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At 7:35 p.m., the Annual Meeting of the Alexandria Transit Company Stockholders was held in the Council Chamber and was concluded at approximately 7:40 p.m.

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

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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 Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Vice Mayor Cleveland and carried on a vote of 6-to-0, City Council approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 11, 2003, as submitted. The voting was as follows:

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

4. THERE BEING NO DISCUSSION, upon motion by Vice Mayor Cleveland, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried on a vote of 6-to-0, City Council received the Report of the City Clerk dated February 18, 2003, which is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 4; 2/25/03, 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 out of room
Woodson "aye"

RECOGNITION OF YOUTH BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

5. Recognition of the T.C. Williams High School "Young Stars Success Program" (YSSP).

Councilman Euille introduced the group of young men and their adult mentors.

City Council noted the importance of the "Young Stars Success Program." The Mission of this program is to create a cadre of academically and socially successful young males who can serve as role models in the school and community. It is expected that whatever successes these young men have in this program will become guides for a bright and happy future. It is also expected that while these students are participating in this program their attendance and academic progress will improve.

City Council recognized the group of young men and their adult mentors and encouraged them to keep up the good work.

6. Presentation of Proclamation Declaring March 2003, as the Rotary Club of Alexandria 75th Anniversary Month.

(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; 2/25/03, 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 Pepper and carried on a vote of 5-to-0, City Council endorsed the proclamation. The voting was as follows:

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

7. Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming March 2003, as American Red Cross 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. 7; 2/25/03, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

Councilwoman Eberwein presented the proclamation.

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

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

8. Presentation of Proclamations Recognizing The Chart House of Alexandria and Mango Mike's Restaurant for Their Loyal Support of the Alexandria Foster Parent Program in the City of Alexandria.

(A copy of the proclamations is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 8; 2/25/03, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

Councilwoman Pepper presented the proclamations.

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

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

9. Presentation of Proclamation Declaring Saturday, March 1, 2003, as St. Patrick's Day Parade 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. 9; 2/25/03, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

Mayor Donley presented the proclamation.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Speck, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council endorsed the proclamation. 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

CONSENT CALENDAR (10-14)

10. Receipt of Resignations from Boards, Commissions and Committees

(a) Alexandria Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Catherine Traffanstedt

(b) Alexandria Commission on HIV/AIDS
Penelope M. Bridges

(c) Alexandria Community Services Board
Carol Holmes

(A copy 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. 10(a-c); 2/25/03, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

11. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:

(a) Alexandria Archaeological Commission
1 Member-at-Large

(b) Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission
1 Member From the Field of Environmental Sciences

(c) Alexandria Juvenile Detention Commission
1 Citizen Member

(d) Alexandria Landlord-Tenant Relations Board
1 Minority Resident of the City Who Is Not A Landlord or A Tenant

(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. 11(a-d); 2/25/03, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

12. Receipt of the Monthly Financial Report for the Period Ending January 31, 2003.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated February 19, 2003, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 12; 2/25/03, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

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

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated February 20, 2003, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 13; 2/25/03, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

14. Consideration of Proposed City Testimony for the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) Year 2003 Regional Financial Planning and Programming Meeting.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated February 20, 2003, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 14; 2/25/03, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

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

10. City Council received the following resignations with regret: (a) Catherine Traffanstedt from the Alexandria Affordable Housing Advisory Committee; (b) Penelope M. Bridges from the Alexandria Commission on HIV/AIDS; and (c) Carol Holmes from the Alexandria Community Services Board; requested the Executive Secretary for Boards and Commissions to send the appropriate letters of appreciation and to advertise the vacancies in the usual manner.

11. City Council (a) reappointed William Tabor as a Member-at-Large to the Alexandria Archaeological Commission; (b) reappointed Kenyon Larsen as a Member from the field of Environmental Sciences to the Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission; (c) reappointed Marvin Wagner as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Juvenile Detention Commission; and (d) reappointed Raymond Johnson as a Minority Resident of the City who is not a landlord or a tenant to the Alexandria Landlord-Tenant Relations Board.

12. City Council received the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending January 31, 2003.

13. City Council authorized the capital project allocations and planned expenditures for the capital projects as detailed in the Capital Improvement Expenditure Summary.

14. 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 March 6, 2003 financial planning meeting; and (2) directed staff to 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.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

The voting was as follows:

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

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

15. Consideration of Update Report on Items Before the 2003 General Assembly Session.

(A copy of Mr. Caton's memorandum dated February 24, 2003, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 15; 2/25/03, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

Senator Ticer, Delegates Van Landingham and Moran spoke regarding this year's General Assembly Session.

Legislative Director Caton and Members of City Council participated in the discussion.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Euille, seconded by Councilman Speck and carried unanimously, City Council received this report. The voting was as follows:

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

16. Consideration of Rescinding or Amending the Approved Windmill Hill Park Concept Plan.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated February 21, 2003, together with a copy of the Windmill Hill Park 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. 16; 2/25/03, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

A copy of Ms. Woodson's overlay and a list of revisions pertaining to Windmill Hill Park are on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 16; 2/25/03, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

Copies of drawings showing interim and ultimate dog access to Water at Windmill Hill Park are on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 3 of Item No. 16; 2/25/03, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.

A copy of Ms. Miller's faxed memorandum dated February 20, 2003, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 4 of Item No. 16; 2/25/03, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

Councilwoman Woodson provided Council with an overlay and explained her suggested improvements at the south end of Windmill Hill Park to allow for dog access to the river from that area, and spoke to the list of final revisions to the Windmill Hill Park Concept plan.

Members of Council participated in the discussion of the proposed changes and revisions.

WHEREUPON, a motion was made by Councilwoman Eberwein, seconded by Councilman Speck to accept all of the revisions on the list, and that the dog access area be, as recommended by staff, on the northern end of the park. Councilman Speck clarified the motion by incorporating the items on the list as follows:

1. Relocate the basketball court to allow for the completion of the sidewalk on Gibbon to Union.
2. Construct the sidewalk as noted in #1 above.
3. Relocate the volleyball court adjacent to the basketball court.
4. Remove the asphalt parking lot on the east side of Union, clean that area, seed and install family-oriented equipment and furniture.
5. Remove the gates that restrict access to the area in #4 above.
6. Reseed the area between Union and the basin, provide additional plantings and install family-oriented equipment and furniture.
7. Remove the curb cuts on the east side of Union at the Gibbon extended area.
8. Begin the restoration of the area immediately north of the current dog area by trimming some of the overgrowth, removing dead and decayed trees, and planting appropriate new materials.
9. Make the necessary improvements at the north end of Windmill Hill Park to safely allow for dog access to the river from the existing ramp.
10. Increase the wattage or number of fixtures or adjustments to the lighting in the Wilkes Street Tunnel.

11. Install pedestrian crosswalks across Union at the north end which is the terminus of the new pathway from the Wilkes Street Tunnel and the south end which is Gibbon extended.
12. Complete the construction of the new dog exercise area including fencing and landscaping.
13. To instruct the City Manager to report back to Council with cost estimates, work schedule, and any additional details as needed.
14. Schedule a public hearing on these final revisions.

There was discussion on the motion.

Councilwoman Woodson offered an amendment to the motion that Council consider both the north end or south end dog access to the river; which motion DIED for lack of a second.

WHEREUPON, Council returned to the main motion made by Councilwoman Eberwein, seconded by Councilman Speck and carried on a vote of 4-to-3, City Council accepted all of the revisions on the list, and that the dog access area be, as recommended by staff, on the northern end of the park, incorporating the items on the list as follows:

1. Relocate the basketball court to allow for the completion of the sidewalk on Gibbon to Union.
2. Construct the sidewalk as noted in #1 above.
3. Relocate the volleyball court adjacent to the basketball court.
4. Remove the asphalt parking lot on the east side of Union, clean that area, seed and install family-oriented equipment and furniture.
5. Remove the gates that restrict access to the area in #4 above.
6. Reseed the area between Union and the basin, provide additional plantings and install family-oriented equipment and furniture.
7. Remove the curb cuts on the east side of Union at the Gibbon extended area.
8. Begin the restoration of the area immediately north of the current dog area by trimming some of the overgrowth, removing dead and decayed trees, and planting appropriate new materials.
9. Make the necessary improvements at the north end of Windmill Hill Park to safely allow for dog access to the river from the existing ramp.
10. Increase the wattage or number of fixtures or adjustments to the lighting in the Wilkes Street Tunnel.
11. Install pedestrian crosswalks across Union at the north end which is the terminus of the new pathway from the Wilkes Street Tunnel and the south end which is Gibbon extended.
12. Complete the construction of the new dog exercise area including fencing and landscaping.
13. To instruct the City Manager to report back to Council with cost estimates, work schedule, and any additional details as needed.
14. Schedule a public hearing on these final revisions.

The voting was as follows:

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

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

None

REPORTS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

(a) Councilman Speck reported on an issue that he had raised at an earlier meeting regarding a community calendar. He indicated that he received a report from the City Manager and Citizen Assistance Director Boyd that the Chamber of Commerce has expanded its community calendar to make it more widely available to the community. Councilman Speck noted that the Chamber is doing the following with respect to its community calendar: making it available for all major events to do advance scheduling; sending a letter to all civic associations advising them of this; and encouraging these groups to post their scheduled events. PIO Gordon is going to issue a press release announcing this so that we may be able to actually create a coordinated structure for some of the conflicts that have been coming up in the past. He stated that this looks like a nice program that the Chamber is going to provide for the whole community.

ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

(a) Councilman Speck spoke to a previous discussion about the ability to use the African-American Heritage Park and the difficulty of accessing it. He reported that there have been some staff discussion, in conjunction with the Traffic and Parking Board, about parking availability in the area.

Transportation and Environmental Services Director Baier reported that there are 14 spaces available on Jamieson Avenue. The Traffic and Parking Board approved the installation of a two-hour parking area on the 1600 block of Jamieson Avenue for the 14 parking spaces.

Councilman Speck requested that the signage be clear and encourages people to stop and use the park.

(b) Councilman Speck shared his thoughts about parking concerns on Mount Vernon Avenue, particularly sort of the heart of Mount Vernon. He noted that Council talked about it at the last public hearing when there was an application for the Yoga Studio, and Council was just talking about the continued pressure on parking and that the Avenue has become something sort of a victim of its own success. As more and more people are attracted to come there, it becomes more and more difficult for people to be able to find parking because it’s a popular area and the parking is being used. One of the issues that has come up, and this has been raised by people both at the civic and the business association level, is to try to get a clearer picture of really what the current parking conditions are and the impediments to maximizing some of that parking, i.e., guidance, both educational information for the retailers and the consumers, and better signage, kind of survey the conditions, look at some of the past requests, check with the businesses, get some feedback from the community, look at the pedestrian and vehicular safety. This could be a fairly large project, but he suggested that the Mount Vernon Avenue community is one of our shining stars in constructive community activism and between the civic association and the PWBA, his impression is that they would very much like to be in a position of providing volunteers to help gather this information and get us a more comprehensive picture of the current parking conditions and the impediments to utilizing and maximizing the use of parking. Mr. Speck just wanted to put that out on the table. He indicated that he thinks that the City really does need to get on this parking. He noted that there are a lot of people who he thinks would like to be participating in helping with this. We just need to channel them correctly to be sure we get all of the information that we need.

(c) Councilwoman Woodson requested that a peace resolution regarding the proposed war in Iraq be docketed for Council discussion soon. It would be sent to the federal elected representatives as well as to the President of the United States.

(d) Councilwoman Eberwein requested Director of Transportation and Environmental Services Baier to provide Council with an overview of meetings that they and Councilman Speck have been having with citizens in the area of Quaker Lane to address traffic issues on Quaker, Seminary and Janney's. Mr. Baier provided an overview to the Members of Council and will report back.

(e) Mayor Donley announced that on Friday, February 28, there will be an open house sponsored by the Alexandria Small Business Development Center along with the Chamber of Commerce regarding an emergency preparedness expo. It will be held at the Radisson on North Fairfax Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is no cost to attend.

REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER

(a) City Manager Sunderland and Community Services Board Chair Bradbury introduced and welcomed the new Director of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse, Michael Gilmore.

(b) Assistant City Manager Jinks and Planning and Zoning Deputy Director Ross provided Council with a positive report on the three corners of King and Union Streets. The sale of the Corn Exchange did occur. Starbucks is coming to the Seaport Inn property and will be requesting some outside seating. There has been active interest to purchase the vacant Fish Market building.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

17. Consideration of Grant Application for FY 2004 Funding for the Continuation of the Alexandria Rideshare Program. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated February 11, 2003, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 17; 2/25/03, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Eberwein, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried on a unanimous ROLL-CALL vote, City Council adopted the resolution and authorized the City Manager to: (1) submit the grant application and resolution to the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation for FY 2004 funding, in the amount of $175,419 for the continuation of the City's ridesharing services through ALEXANDRIA RIDESHARE; (2) approve the continuation of two full-time grant-funded positions (Transit Specialist I and Transit Services Assistant I) to administer the ongoing ALEXANDRIA RIDESHARE program. Continuation of these positions is contingent upon funding from the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation or other non-City sources; and (3) execute all necessary documents that may be required under this program. The voting was as follows:

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

The resolution reads as follows:

RESOLUTION NO. 2060

WHEREAS, in accordance with Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation allocation procedures, it is necessary that a request by City Council resolution be made in order that the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation fund a Rideshare Program in the City of Alexandria;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that the City Manager is authorized, for and on behalf of the City of Alexandria, hereafter referred to as the PUBLIC BODY, to execute and file an application to the Department of Rail and Public Transportation, Commonwealth of Virginia, hereafter referred to as the DEPARTMENT, for a grant of financial assistance in the amount of $175,419 to defray the costs borne by the PUBLIC BODY for continuation of the ALEXANDRIA RIDESHARE Program and to accept from the DEPARTMENT grants in such amounts as may be awarded, and to authorize the City Manager to furnish the DEPARTMENT grants in such amounts as may be awarded, and to authorize the City Manager to furnish to the DEPARTMENT such documents and other information as may be required for processing the grant request. The City Council certifies that the funds shall be used in accordance with the requirements of Section 58.1-638.A.4 of the Code of Virginia.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the PUBLIC BODY will provide funds in the amount of $35,084, which will be used as a 20 percent match to the state funds in the ratio as required in such Act, that the records of receipts of expenditures of funds granted the PUBLIC BODY may be subject to audit by the DEPARTMENT and by the State Auditor of Public Accounts, and that funds granted to the PUBLIC BODY for defraying the expenses of the PUBLIC BODY shall be used only for such purposes as authorized in the Code of Virginia. The undersigned duly qualified and acting as City Clerk of the PUBLIC BODY certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted at a legally convened meeting of the City Council held on the 25th day of February 2003.

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OTHER

18. Consideration of City Council Schedule.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated February 21, 2003, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 18; 2/25/03, 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 received the revised calendar which now includes the work session with Department of Human Services staff on child welfare issues and the viewing of the "Our Kids-Our Business: Protect, Foster, Adopt Alexandria's Children" video at 6:00 p.m. before Council's Tuesday, March 25 legislative meeting. The voting was as follows:

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

CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS

19. Alexandria-Caen Exchange Committee
1 Citizen-at-Large

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

NAME ENDORSED BY:

Patricia Chapla

Andrea Lauritzen

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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. 19; 2/25/03, 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 Patricia Chapla as Citizen-at-Large to the Alexandria-Caen Exchange Committee. The voting was as follows:

Donley - Chapla
Cleveland - Lauritzen
Eberwein - Chapla
Euille - Lauritzen
Pepper - Chapla
Speck - Chapla
Woodson - Chapla

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20. Alexandria Landlord-Tenant Relations Board
1 Tenant Member

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

NAME ENDORSED BY:

Richard Sforza*

Ellen Upchurch

*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. 20; 2/25/03, 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 reappointed Richard Sforza as a Tenant Member to the Alexandria Landlord-Tenant Relations Board. The voting was as follows:

Donley - Sforza
Cleveland - Sforza
Eberwein - Sforza
Euille - Sforza
Pepper - Sforza
Speck - Sforza
Woodson - Sforza

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21. Alexandria Traffic and Parking Board
4 Citizen Members

(The following persons volunteered and were recommended for appointment to the above Board:)

NAME ENDORSED BY:

Kathleen Burns Petition and Endorsements on file in City Clerk's Office
Shawn Conrad
John M. and Susan Alford

Thomas Johnson*

Matthew Mueda

Lawrence Ruggiero*

Tom Walczykowski* Susan Dawson

Converse West*

*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. 21; 2/25/03, 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 Thomas Johnson, Lawrence Ruggiero, Tom Walczykowski and Converse West as Citizen Members to the Alexandria Traffic and Parking Board. The voting was as follows:

Donley - Burns, Johnson, Walczykowski, West
Cleveland - Johnson, Ruggiero, Walczykowski, West
Eberwein - Johnson, Ruggiero, Walczykowski, West
Euille - Johnson, Ruggiero, Walczykowski, West
Pepper - Johnson, Ruggiero, Walczykowski, West
Speck - Johnson, Ruggiero, Walczykowski, West
Woodson - Burns, Johnson, Ruggiero, West

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EXECUTIVE SESSION

22. Consideration of the Convening of an Executive Session to discuss with legal counsel and staff probable litigation, pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711(A)(7).

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Woodson, seconded by Vice Mayor Cleveland and carried unanimously, at 10:25 p.m., City Council convened in executive session at this time, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(7) of the Code of Virginia, for the purpose of consulting with legal counsel and staff with respect to the claims against the City of Millard Sailor, pending before the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission, and of Brigitte Nixon, pending before the Workers' Compensation and Alexandria Human Rights Commission. The voting was as follows:

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

THEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Woodson, seconded by Councilwoman Eberwein and carried on a vote of 6-to-0, at 10:40 p.m., City Council reconvened the meeting. The voting was as follows:

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

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Woodson, seconded by Vice Mayor Cleveland and carried on a vote of 6-to-0, City Council authorized the City Attorney to settle the claims which were the subject of the executive session along the lines discussed in the executive session. The voting was as follows:

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

THEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Woodson, seconded by Vice Mayor Cleveland and carried on a ROLL-CALL vote of 6-to-0, City Council adopted the resolution pertaining to the executive session. The voting was as follows:

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

The resolution reads as follows:

RESOLUTION NO. 2061

WHEREAS, the Alexandria City Council has this 25th day of February 2003, recessed into executive session pursuant to a motion made and adopted in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and

WHEREAS, Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by the city council that such executive session was conducted in accordance with Virginia law;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council does hereby certify that, to the best of each member's knowledge, only public business matters that were identified in the motion by which the executive session was convened, and that are lawfully exempted by the Freedom of Information Act from the Act's open meeting requirements, were heard, discussed or considered by council during the executive session.

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THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED, upon motion by Councilwoman Woodson, seconded by Vice Mayor Cleveland and carried on a vote of 6-to-0, at 10:44 p.m., the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, February 25, 2003, was adjourned. The voting was as follows:

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

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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

The Meeting was adjourned at 10:44 p.m.

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