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Office of the City Clerk
January 7, 2004

There Will Be a Work Session at
6:00 p.m., in the Council Workroom
to Discuss the Alexandria Visitors
Center Report.


Regular Meeting
Tuesday, January 13, 2004 - - 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 Regular Meeting of December 8, 2003; and

(b) The Public Hearing Meeting of December 16, 2003

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

RECOGNITION OF YOUTH BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

None

PROCLAMATIONS

4. Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing the Artists Involved in the King Street Underpass CSX Bridge Mural Project.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

5. Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing Members of the Alexandria Council of Garden Clubs and the Beverley Hills Garden Club for the Holiday Decorations at City Hall.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

6. Presentation of a Proclamation Expressing Appreciation to the Donors of the Christmas Tree at Market Square.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

7. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring January 15, 2004, as Martin Luther King, Jr., Day in the City of Alexandria.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

PROCLAMATIONS (continued)

8. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring January 18-24, 2004, as Jaycee Week in the City of Alexandria.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

CONSENT CALENDAR (9-22)

(Resignations and Uncontested Appointments)

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

(a) Alexandria-Caen Exchange Committee
Kim-Scott Miller

(b) Alexandria Commission for the Arts
Marjon van den Bosch

(c) Alexandria Commission on HIV/AIDS
Susan Petersen

10. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:

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

(b) Alexandria Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments
1 Citizen Member

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

(d) Alexandria Commission on Persons With Disabilities
2 Citizen Members Who Have Disabilities

(e) Alexandria Consumer Affairs Commission
1 Citizen Member

(f) Alexandria Early Childhood Commission
1 Representative From the Alexandria Social Services Advisory Board

(g) Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission
1 Member From the Field of Engineering

(h) Alexandria Historical Restoration and Preservation Commission
1 Citizen Member

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

(j) Alexandria Social Services Advisory Board
1 Parent Member




REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

(Reports and Recommendation of the City Manager)

11. Consideration of a Supplement to the Annual Committee Attendance Report for Fiscal Year 2003.

12. Council Consideration of the Fiscal Year 2003 Annual Report From the Alexandria Waterfront Committee.

13. Vacation - #2003-0006 - 700 South Royal Street and a portion of Franklin Street. Receipt of Viewers' Report For a Request For Vacation of the Public Right-of-Way of Franklin and South Royal Street; Zoned RM/Residential. Applicant: William Savage and Ilona Garrard by Harry Hart, Attorney (#9, 11/15/03 and #25, 12/8/03.)

(Ordinances for Introduction)

14. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Adopt Master Plan Amendment No. 2003-0009, to Amend the Seminary Hill/Strawberry Hill Small Area Plan Chapter of the Master Plan by Changing the Land Use Designation of Property Adjacent to the Minnie Howard School from Parks and Open Space to Institutional.

15. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Adopt Rezoning No. 2003-0005, to Rezone Property Adjacent to the Minnie Howard School From POS/Public Open Space Zone to R-12/Residential Zone.

16. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Adopt Master Plan Amendment No. 2003-0004, to Amend the Seminary Hill/Strawberry Hill Small Area Plan Chapter of the Master Plan by Changing the Land Use Designation of Property at 3517 - 3551 Duke Street from Residential Low to Residential Medium, With Increased Height Limitations.

17. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Adopt Rezoning No. 2002-0005, to Rezone Property at 3517 - 3551 Duke Street from R-8/Single Family Zone to RB/Townhouse Zone, With Proffers.

18. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Adopt Zoning Text Amendment No. 2003-0005, to Allow Increases in Height and Density for Public School.

19. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Adopt Zoning Text Amendment No. 2003-0006, to Define, Regulate and, in Certain Zones, Prohibit and Abate Day Labor Agencies.

20. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Change the Time Requirements Applicable to the Appeal of Real Estate Assessments to the Board of Equalization.

21. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Approve an Encroachment into the Public Sidewalk Right-of-Way at 1700 Duke Street.

22. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Change the Membership of the Alexandria Community Criminal Justice Board.

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS

23. Alexandria Beautification Commission
3 Citizen Members

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

24. Alexandria Commission on Information Technology
1 Citizen Member

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER FOR DISCUSSION

25. Update on the Duke Street Concourse Project. (verbal report)

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

26. Consideration of Tying Future PTO Certificates of Occupancy to Completion of the Duke Street Concourse.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

27. Consideration of Amending the Lease for the Torpedo Factory Arts Center With The Torpedo Factory Artists Association and Extending the Lease For a Period of Five Years.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

28. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Provide For an Advanced Decal Process for Motor Vehicles Within the City, and to Discontinue the Proration of Vehicle Decal Fees.

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 FROM THE CITY MANAGER

Council Action:_________________________________________________________



ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

None

OTHER

29. Consideration of City Council Schedule.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

EXECUTIVE SESSION

30. Consideration of Convening an Executive Session Closed to the Public Pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(3) of the Code of Virginia For the Purpose of Discussing the Acquisition of Real Property for a Public Purpose.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

Public Notices

The City Council Legislative Subcommittee Meeting will be held in the Council Workroom beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 16, 2004.

The City Council Legislative Subcommittee Meeting will be held in the Council Workroom beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 23, 2004.

The City Council Legislative Subcommittee Meeting will be held in the Council Workroom beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2004.

Please call the City Clerk's Office at 703-838-4550 to confirm that these meetings will be held.
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The City Council will hold a breakfast work session with Congressman James Moran to discuss legislative issues on Monday, January 12, 2004, at 8:00 a.m. in the Council Workroom.
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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 1/5/2004
JANUARY 2004

January 6, Planning Commission, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
January 7, Board of Architectural Review - Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
January 8, School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
January 8, Board of Zoning Appeals, 7:30 p.m. *TAPED*
January 9, Board of Zoning Appeals, 6:00 p.m. *REPLAY of 1/8*
January 13, City Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m. *LIVE*
January 15, School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
January 16, City Council Meeting, 6:00 p.m. *REPLAY OF 1/13*
January 21, Board of Architectural Review -Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
January 24, City Council Public Hearing, 9:30 a.m. *LIVE*
January 27, City Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m. *LIVE*
January 28, Board of Architectural Review - Parker-Gray District, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
January 29, City Council Meeting, 6:00 p.m. *REPLAY of 1/27*
January 31, City Council Public Hearing, 9:30 a.m. *REPLAY of 1/24*

FEBRUARY 2004

February 3, Planning Commission, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
February 4, Board of Architectural Review - Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
February 5, School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
February 7, School Board Public Hearing, 9:30 a.m. *LIVE*
February 10, City Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m. *LIVE*
February 12, Board of Zoning Appeals, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
February 13, City Council Meeting, 6:00 p.m. *REPLAY of 2/10*
February 18, Board of Architectural Review - Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
February 19, School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
February 21, City Council Public Hearing, 9:30 a.m. *LIVE*
February 24, City Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m. *LIVE*
February 25, Board of Architectural Review - Parker-Gray District, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
February 26, City Council Meeting, 6:00 p.m. *REPLAY of 2/24*
February 28, City Council Public Hearing, 9:30 a.m. *REPLAY of 2/21*