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Office of the City Clerk
November 4, 2003

There will be a Senior Services
reception at 6:00 p.m., in the Vola
Lawson Lobby.

There will be an Alexandria Transit
Company stockholders meeting at
6:45 p.m. in Council Chambers.


Regular Meeting
Tuesday, November 11, 2003 - - 7:00 p.m.

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OPENING

1. Calling the Roll.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

2. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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

(a) The Public Hearing Meeting of October 18, 2003; and

(b) The Regular Meeting of October 28, 2003.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

RECOGNITION OF YOUTH

None.

PROCLAMATIONS

4. Presentation by the Senior Services of Alexandria of its Calendar for 2004.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

5. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring November 2003, as National Adoption Month.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

6. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring November 2003, as Family Involvement Month.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

7. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring November 27, 2003, as Potomac West Turkey Trot Day.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________
PROCLAMATIONS (continued)

8. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring the Week of November 17-21, 2003, as Gifts In Kind International Week.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

9. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring November 20, 2003, as Feed America Thursday.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

CONSENT CALENDAR (10-12)

(Resignations and Uncontested Appointments)

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

(a) Alexandria-Caen Exchange Committee
Ross Canton

(b) Alexandria Community Policy and Management Team
Carol Moore

(c) Alexandria Human Rights Commission
Justine M. Rowe

11. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:

(a) Alexandria-Caen Exchange Committee
1 Representative From the Arts With Expertise In Theatre

(b) Alexandria Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee
1 Member Designated by the Alexandria School Board

(c) Alexandria Commission on Aging
3 Citizen Members (Two of Whom Must Be 60 Years of Age or Older)

(d) Alexandria Commission on Employment
1 Business Representative From Among Recognized Area Businesses, Including Minority-Owned and Small Businesses

(e) Alexandria Community Criminal Justice Board
2 Citizen Members

(f) Alexandria Public Health Advisory Commission
1 Health Professional Member
1 Non-Health Professional Member

(g) Alexandria Public Records Advisory Commission
1 Citizen Member

(h) Alexandria Transportation Safety Commission
1 Member From the Alexandria Traffic and Parking Board

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

CONSENT CALENDAR (10-12)

(Resignations and Uncontested Appointments)

(i) Alexandria Youth Policy Commission
1 Representative of A Community Non-Profit Agency Having An
Interest In Youth Issues
1 Representative From the Business Community

(Ordinances for Introduction)

12. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Make a Supplemental Appropriation of Funds for the Operation of City Government in Fiscal Year 2004.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS

13. Alexandria Potomac Yard Design Advisory Committee
1 Representative From the Business Community

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER FOR DISCUSSION

14. Consideration of a Reciprocal Agreement Between the City of Alexandria and the County of Fairfax Regarding Police Escorts and Motor Vehicle Processions.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

15. Consideration of Termination of the Blighting Influences Program.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

16. Update on the Duke Street Concourse. (Staff presentation)

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

None

ORAL REPORTS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORAL REPORT BY THE CITY MANAGER

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

WORK SESSION

17. Discussion of Standards and Procedures for Council Consideration of Board of Architectural Review Appeals.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

18. Consideration of a Resolution on the U.S.A. Patriot Act. (ROLL-CALL VOTE)

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

19. Consideration of a Resolution Reaffirming the City's Policy in Support of Taxation of All Real and Personal Property, Including That of Not For Profit Owners. (ROLL-CALL VOTE) (Staff presentation)

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

OTHER

20. Consideration of City Council Schedule.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

Public Notice

City Council will hold its Annual Retreat on Friday, November 7, 2003, at 5:00 p.m., at the Lloyd House, 220 North Washington Street, and on Saturday, November 8, 2003, at 9:00 a.m., at the G.W. Middle School Library, 1005 Mt. Vernon Avenue.

This docket is subject to change.

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Full-text copies of ordinances, resolutions, and agenda items are available in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of the Council. Meeting materials are also available on-line at https://dockets.alexandriava.gov/dsr/dsrhome.nsf
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Individuals with disabilities who require assistance or special arrangements to participate in the City Council meeting may call the City Clerk and Clerk of Council's Office at 838-4500 (TTY/TDD 838-5056). We request that you provide a 48-hour notice so that the proper arrangements may be made.

City Council meetings are closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.
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Individuals who require translation services to participate in the City Council meeting may call the City Clerk and Clerk of Council's Office at 703-838-4500. We request that you provide a 48-hour notice so that the proper arrangements may be made.

THE CABLECAST SCHEDULE OF GOVERNMENT MEETINGS ON CHANNEL 70 FOLLOWS:

Updated 11/3/2003
NOVEMBER 2003

November 5, Board of Architectural Review - Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*

November 6, School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*

November 6, Planning Commission, 7:30 p.m. *TAPED*

November 7, Planning Commission, 6:00 p.m. *REPLAY 11/6*

November 11, City Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m. *LIVE*

November 13, Board of Zoning Appeals, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*

November 14, City Council Meeting, 6:00 p.m. *REPLAY 11/11*

November 15, City Council Public Hearing, 9:30 a.m. *LIVE*

November 19, Board of Architectural Review - Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*

November 20, School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*

November 22, City Council Public Hearing, 9:30 a.m. *REPLAY 11/15*

November 25, City Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m. *LIVE*

November 25, Board of Architectural Review - Parker-Gray District, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*

DECEMBER 2003


December 2, Planning Commission, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*

December 3, Board of Architectural Review - Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE* December 4, School Board Public Hearing, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*

December 5, City Council Meeting, 6:00 p.m. *REPLAY OF 11/25*

December 8, City Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m. *LIVE*

December 11, Board of Zoning Appeals, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*

December 12, City Council Meeting, 6:00 p.m. *REPLAY of 12/8*

December 16, City Council Public Hearing, 7:00 p.m. *LIVE*

December 17, Board of Architectural Review - Parker-Gray District, 7:30 p.m. *TAPED*

December 17, Board of Architectural Review - Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE* December 18, School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*

December 19, Board of Architectural Review - Parker-Gray District, 6:00 p.m. *REPLAY OF 12/17*

December 20, City Council Public Hearing, 9:30 a.m., *REPLAY 12/16*