Action Docket for Regular Meeting (05/25/2004)

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Office of the City Clerk
May 26, 2004

There was a Reception at
6:00 p.m., in the Vola Lawson
Lobby to Recognize the City's
Faith-Based Community for the
Human, Social and Emergency
Services Support They Provide
to City Residents.

Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 25, 2004 - - 5:00 p.m.

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Please take notice that the City Council held a Special Meeting from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, May 25, 2004, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 301 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia, for the purpose of considering the following item.

/s/Philip Sunderland, City Manager

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

1. Public Hearing on Draft Proposals to Change How the Taxicab Industry is Regulated by the City of Alexandria.

Council heard testimony on the draft proposals to change how the taxicab industry is regulated by the City of Alexandria.
Council Action:_____________________________________________________

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(City Council adjourned the meeting at 6:20 p.m. and reconvened the regular legislative meeting at 7:00 p.m.)
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OPENING

2. Calling the Roll.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Euille and the Deputy City Clerk called the roll; all members of City Council were present.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

3. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance.

City Council observed a moment of silence and recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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

(a) The Regular Meeting of May 12, 2004; and

(b) The Public Hearing Meeting of May 15, 2004.

City Council approved the Regular Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2004 and the
Public Hearing Meeting Minutes of May 15, 2004.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

RECOGNITION OF YOUTH BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

5. Recognition of Music Students from City Elementary Schools.

City Council recognized the Music Students from City Elementary Schools and listened to muscial selections from the chorus.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

PROCLAMATIONS

6. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring May 29, 2004, as World War II Veteran's Recognition Day.

City Council endorsed the proclamation.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

7. Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing the City's Faith-Based Community.

City Council endorsed the proclamation.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

8. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring the Month of May 2004, as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

City Council endorsed the proclamation.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

9. Presentation of a Proclamation Commending Lawrence "Lucky" Elliott For His Efforts to Improve the Quality of Life for Alexandria Youth.

City Council endorsed the proclamation.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

CONSENT CALENDAR (10-13)

(Resignations and Uncontested Appointments)

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

(a) Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission
Patrick G. Eddington

(b) Alexandria George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee
Marvin H. Heinze

(c) Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board of Commis-
sioners
Shirley M. Marshall

11. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:

(a) Alexandria-Gyumri Sister City Committee
1 Citizen Member

(b) Alexandria Commission on HIV/AIDS
1 Member From and Representing the Alexandria
Community Services Board

(c) Historic Alexandria Resources Commission
1 Representative From the Historic Alexandria Foundation

(d) Alexandria Local Emergency Planning Committee
1 Representative From the Alexandria Firefighting Personnel

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

(e) Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board of Commis- sioners
1 Representative of the Alexandria Resident Council

(f) Alexandria Social Services Advisory Board
1 Citizen Member

(Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager)

12. Consideration of Monthly Financial Report For the Period Ending April 30, 2004.

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

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

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

10. City Council received the following resignations with regret: (a) Patrick G. Eddington, Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission; (b) Marvin H. Heinze, Alexandria George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee; and (c) Shirley M. Marshall, Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.

11. City Council made the following appointments: (a) reappointed Helen Bertot as the citizen member to the Alexandria-Gyumri Sister City Committee; (b) appointed Tiffeny Sanchez-Brown as the member from and representing the Alexandria Community Services Board to the Alexandria Commission on HIV/AIDS; (c) reappointed Joseph Johnston as the representative from the Historic Alexandria Foundation to the Historic Alexandria Resources Commission; (d) waived the residency requirement and appointed John North as the representative from the Alexandria Firefighting Personnel to the Alexandria Local Emergency Planning Committee; (e) appointed Richard Blake as the representative of the Alexandria Resident Council to the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners; and (f) appointed Barbara O'Neil as the citizen member to the Alexandria Social Services Advisory Board.

12. City Council received and approved the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending April 30, 2004.

13. City Council approved the authorization of recommended Capital Project Allocations and Planned Expenditures.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS

14. Alexandria Commission for Women
1 Citizen Member

City Council appointed Jenny Wade as the citizen member to the Alexandria Commission for Women.
Council Action:___________________________________________________________

15. Alexandria Human Rights Commission
2 Citizen Members

City Council appointed JoAnn Roosa and Andrew Hyman as the two citizen members to the Alexandria Human Rights Commission.
Council Action:__________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER FOR DISCUSSION

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

City Council received the report on the Duke Street Concourse.
Council Action:________________________________________________________________

17. Receipt of Report and Consideration of Proposals to Change How the Taxicab Industry is Regulated by the City of Alexandria.

City Council received the report and proposed that two members of Council review the taxicab matrix from Transportation and Environmental Services, comments from the Public Hearing, along with input from Council members, to compose a plan of action to present at the first legislative meeting in June.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

18. Consideration of After Action Report on the Impact of Hurricane Isabel.

City Council received the After Action Report on the Impact of Hurricane Isabel.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

19. Designation of the City Manager as the City's Agent and Authorizing Him to Submit the Hurricane Isabel Pre-approved Application For Federal Assistance.

City Council (a) designated the City Manager as the City's Agent; (b) authorized him to submit the Hurricane Isabel Pre-approved Application for Federal Assistance; and (c) to execute all necessary documents that may be required.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

20. Consideration of Board and Commission Survey Report.

City Council received the Board and Commission Survey Report.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

21. Consideration of Implementing an Urban Forestry Program and Enhancing the City's Tree Protection Program.

City Council approved implementing an Urban Forestry Program and enhancing the City's Tree Protection Program.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

None

ORAL REPORTS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

None

ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

(a) Mayor Euille stated that the matter dealing with the proposed gas line through the Parkfairfax neighborhood to connect to the Arlington bus barn is no longer an item for formal consideration by City Council. Mayor Euille noted that he took the initiative at the meeting to publicly state that the matter would be referred to WMATA (Washington Metropolitian Area Transit Authority) and Washington Gas for further review and consideration of other lines outside the city limits.

(b) Mayor Euille requested that the Police Department present Council with information on the Gang Task Force and report what actions the Police were taking to prevent gang violence from occuring in Alexandria. Mayor Euille then referred the discussion to Deputy Chief Cook.

Deputy Chief Cook and Lt. Hoover, Police/Investigations, gave a brief presentation on the steps that the Police Department, along with the Alexandria City Public Schools, were taking to combat gang violence among the youth in Alexandria.

(c) Vice Mayor Pepper announced that the City received an award from the Environmental Protection Agency for being One of the Best Workplaces for Commuters.

(d) Councilman Woodson announced that the Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for Leadership Alexandria and that the deadline is June 11.

(e) Councilman Gaines announced that Emergency First Aid Training would be offered June 14, 2004 as part of the Flag Day celebration in the District of Columbia.

(f) Councilman Macdonald reported that the entire region was experiencing a shortage of green space and Alexandria's efforts to preserve green space is timely.

(g) Councilman Macdonald reported that he visited Gadsby's Tavern Museum and he stated that the historical preservation efforts in Alexandria were an important part of Alexandria.

(h) Councilman Macdonald stated that there was an increased number of people running red lights and talking on cell phones while driving, creating hazardous situations.

(i) Councilman Macdonald stated that the area around the King Street Metro Station, particularly the left turn toward Duke Street, was increasingly congested and requested that staff take a look at improving the traffic situation in that area.

(j) Councilman Krupicka reported that over 750 people attended the Del Ray Home and Garden Show this past weekend. Councilman Krupicka noted that all the money raised would help fund the beautification efforts in the Mount Vernon Avenue neighborhood.

(k) Councilman Krupicka commended the General Services staff on all the green initiatives taking place throughout the City.

(l) Councilman Krupicka mentioned that Alexandria is a very open and affirming place for people of all backgrounds and lifestyles. Councilman Krupicka stated that the citizens embrace and celebrate the diversity throughout Alexandria.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORAL REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER

City Manager Sunderland reported that : (a) the City has produced a calendar of summer events for distribution to businesses and civic groups; (b) Francis Hammond Middle School won first place for Northern Virginia in the Washington Post Stock Market Game for middle schools; (c) Mayor Euille would be attending a press conference at Landmark Mall on Thursday about the redevelopment project at Landmark and in the adjacent area; and (d) Fort Ward Park has experienced numerous improvements including the buildings and the grounds.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

22. Consideration of a Resolution Enabling the Alexandria School Board to Enter Into a Comprehensive Agreement for the T.C. Williams High School Replacement Project. (ROLL-CALL VOTE)

City Council adopted the revised resolution. (RES. NO. 2107)
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

OTHER

23. Consideration of City Council Schedule.

City Council adopted the schedule of Council's regular City Council meetings for May 2004 through June 2004 with the following additions and changes: a simulcast of the World War II Veterans' Memorial dedication event on Saturday, May 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial; the public hearing on the Open Space Plan on Monday, June 21 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers and the grand opening of the Duke Street Concourse, Saturday, July 17 at 9:00 a.m.

Assistant City Manager Evans reported that appeals for the Second Presbyterian Site and the Lloyds' Lane property had been received and these two items would be docketed for the Public Hearing in June.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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The meeting adjourned at 11:05 p.m.

Note: The action docket is a summary of Council's meeting deliberations prepared largely for staff follow-up. Formal minutes of the meeting, when approved by Council, become the official record of the meeting and of Council decisions made at the meeting.

Public Notices:

City Council will hold a public hearing on the Open Space Plan on Monday, June 21, at 7:00 p.m., in Council Chambers at City Hall.

City Council will hold a public hearing on the City's Vision and Strategic Plan on Tuesday, June 15, 2004, at 7:00 p.m., in Council Chambers at City Hall.

This docket is subject to change.

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THE CABLECAST SCHEDULE OF GOVERNMENT MEETINGS ON CHANNEL 70 FOLLOWS:

Updated 5/17/04
MAY 2004

May 19, Board of Architectural Review - Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
May 20, School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
May 22, City Council Public Hearing, 9:30 a.m. *REPLAY of 5/15*
May 25, City Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m. *LIVE*
May 26, Board of Architectural Review - Parker-Gray District, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
May 27, City Council Meeting, 6:00 p.m. *REPLAY of 5/25

JUNE 2004

June 1, Planning Commission, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
June 2, Board of Architectural Review - Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
June 3, School Board Public Hearing, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
June 9, City Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m. *LIVE*
June 10, Board of Zoning Appeals, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
June 11, City Council Meeting, 6:00 p.m. *REPLAY of 6/9 Meeting*
June 12, City Council Public Hearing, 9:30 a.m. *LIVE*
June 15, School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
June 16, Board of Architectural Review - Old & Historic District *LIVE*
June 19, City Council Public Hearing, 9:30 a.m. *REPLAY of 6/12 Meeting*
June 22, City Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m. *LIVE*
June 23, Board of Architectural Review - Parker Gray District, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
June 24, City Council Meeting, 6:00 p.m. *REPLAY of 6/22 Meeting*