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Office of the City Clerk
June 16, 2004

There Will Be a Reception at
6:00 p.m., in the Vola Lawson
Lobby of City Hall to Present the
Alexandria Commission on
Persons with Disabilities John
Duty Collins, III, Outstanding
Advocate Award.


Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 22, 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 Meeting of City Council:

(a) The Regular Meeting Minutes of June 9, 2004.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

RECOGNITION OF YOUTH BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

4. Recognition of Youth Who Participated in the City's Earth Day Celebration.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

4a. Recognition of the Young Stars Rising Program.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

PROCLAMATIONS

5. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring July 16-18, 2004, as Alexandria Salutes! - A USO Weekend.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

6. Presentation of a Proclamation Honoring Judge Stephen Rideout.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

7. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring July 18-24, 2004, as Probation Parole and Community Supervision Week.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________


PROCLAMATIONS (continued)

8. Presentation of a Proclamation to Recognize and Salute Senior Girl Scout Honor Troop #1674.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

CONSENT CALENDAR (9-19)

(Resignations and Uncontested Appointments)

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

(a) Alexandria Commission on HIV/AIDS
John Harper

(b) Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association
Board of Governors
Annmarie Pittman
John Varghese

(c) Alexandria Human Rights Commission
John Harper

10. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:

(a) Alexandria Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
1 Representative of An Employer in the City Who Employs At Least
100 Employees

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

(c) Alexandria Board of Architectural Review - Old and Historic District
1 Citizen Member

(d) Alexandria Board of Architectural Review - Parker-Gray District
2 Citizen Members

(e) Alexandria Carr/Norfolk Southern (Carlyle) Design Review Board
1 Citizen Member

(f) Alexandria Commission for the Arts
1 Member Who Represents Arts Education or Business Expertise
Relative to Arts and Cultural Development, Including Such
Perspectives As Marketing, Finance/Funding, Tourism Promotion
and Organizational Development

(g) Alexandria Commission on HIV/AIDS
1 Member From and Representing Hospice of Northern Virginia

(h) Alexandria Community Services Board
1 Citizen Member
1 Consumer (Current or Former Direct Recipient of Public or
Private Mental Health, Mental Retardation, or Substance
Abuse Treatment Rehabilitation Services) or Family Member
(Immediate Family Member or the Principal Caregiver Who
Is Not Paid) of Consumer
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

CONSENT CALENDAR (9-19) (continued)

(i) Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association Board of Governors
1 Retail Business Owner/Manager Representative
1 Attraction Representative
1 Historic/Preservation Representative
1 Restaurant Owner/Manager Representative
1 Citizen-at-Large
1 Hotel Owner/Manager Representative
1 National or International Trade or Professional Association
Executive

(j) Alexandria Waterfront Committee
1 Representative From the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce

(Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager)

11. Consideration of Closing East Masonic View Avenue at Braddock Road to Motor Vehicles.

12. Receipt of the Annual Report from the Alexandria Volunteer Fire Department for 2002-2003.

13. Consideration of Early Childhood Commission Proposal Review Committee Recommendations for the Use of FY 2005 Children's Fund Monies.

14. Receipt of the Alexandria Commission for the Arts FY 2002-2003 Annual Report.

15. Consideration of the Monthly Financial Report for the Period Ending May 31, 2004.

16. Consideration of an Increase in the Maximum Loan Amount Under the City's Homeownership Assistance Program.

17. Authorization to Enter Into Loan Agreement with Tenants' and Workers' Support Committee for $300,000 to Acquire 3801 Mt. Vernon Avenue.

18. Consideration of Proposed Changes in Animal Control Fees and Licensing and Request to the City Attorney to Prepare the Necessary Ordinance Changes for Consideration in September.

19. Consideration of a Grant Application to Enhance Police Response and Communications Capability.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS

20. Alexandria Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
1 Representative of the City’s Faith Community

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

21. Alexandria Board of Architectural Review - Old and Historic District
2 Architects

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS (continued)

22. Alexandria Commission for the Arts
1 Member Who Represents the Public-at-Large, As An Arts
Consumer and Participant

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

23. Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission
2 Citizen Members

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

24. Alexandria Historical Restoration and Preservation Commission
3 Citizen Members

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

25. Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
1 Citizen Member

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER FOR DISCUSSION

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

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

27. Consideration of Report From the City's Naming Commission.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

28. Receipt of Proposed Changes Regarding Developer Contributions to Affordable Housing.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

29. Consideration of Issues Related to the Mirant Potomac River Generating Station.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

30. Consideration of Proposals to Change How the Taxicab Industry is Regulated by the City of Alexandria.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

31. Consideration of the Open Space Steering Committee's Report, Including Its Recommended List of Open Space "Priority Sites," the Processes it Recommends Be Used in the Future in Revising or Otherwise Adding Properties to the City Council's List of Priority Sites and the Criteria It Recommends Be Used in the Future in Revising or Otherwise Adding Properties to the Council's List of Sites.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

32. Consideration of Acquisition of a Parcel of Land at 4500 Braddock Road adjacent to the Seminary Forest Apartment Complex for Open Space Purposes.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________


REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER FOR DISCUSSION (continued)

33. Consideration of Acquisition of a Parcel of Land at 2600 Business Center Drive for Park and Recreation Purposes.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

34. Consideration of the Alexandria Community Services Board's Amended FY 2005 Plan of Services, Which Includes the FY 2005 Performance Contract With the State, Status of the Board's FY 2004-2008 Housing Plan, and Performance and Outcomes Measurement Plan.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

35. Consideration of a Grant Submission for the Safe Haven Project.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

36. DEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN #2004-0005
1400 JANNEYS LANE
Consideration of an appeal to a decision of the Planning Commission on May 6, 2004, for a development site plan for construction of single family houses at 1400 Janneys Lane; zoned R-20/Residential. Applicant: Elm Street Development, Inc. (#31, 6/12/04)

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

37. Update on the City Council's 2004-2015 Strategic Plan for Alexandria.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

39. Consideration of Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Initial Interconnection of the Institutional Network (INET) Systems in Arlington County and Alexandria.

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:_________________________________________________________



ORAL REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

40. Update on the City's Website (verbal report.)

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

41. Consideration of a Transfer Resolution for the FY 2004 Operating Budget.(ROLL-CALL VOTE)

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)

42. Consideration of a Resolution Establishing a Citizens Task Force to Discuss Potential Sites for a New Police Department Facility. (ROLL-CALL VOTE)

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

OTHER

43. Consideration of City Council Schedule.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

44. Consideration of the Process to Recruit and Select a New City Manager.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

EXECUTIVE SESSION

45. Consideration of Convening An Executive Session Closed to the Public to Review the Performance of the City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

Public Notices:

City Council will hold a special public hearing meeting on Monday, June 21 2004, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers at City Hall to consider the Open Space Steering Committee Report.

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.

City Council meetings are closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.


THE CABLECAST SCHEDULE OF GOVERNMENT MEETINGS ON CHANNEL 70 FOLLOWS:



Updated 6/14/04
JUNE 2004

June 15, City Council Public Hearing on the Draft Strategic Plan, 7:00 p.m. *LIVE*
June 15, School Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m. *TAPED*
June 16, Board of Architectural Review - Old & Historic District *LIVE*
June 18, School Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m. *Broadcast of 6/15 Meeting*
June 19, City Council Public Hearing, 9:30 a.m. *REPLAY of 6/12 Meeting*
June 21, City Council Public Hearing on the Proposed Open Space Plan, 7:00 p.m. *LIVE*
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, Board of Zoning Appeals, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
June 25, City Council Public Hearing, 6:00 p.m. *REPLAY of 6/21 Public Hearing*
JULY 2004

July 1, School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
July 2, City Council Meeting, 6:00 p.m. *REPLAY of 6/22 Meeting*
July 8, Planning Commission, 7:30 p.m., *LIVE*
July 8, Board of Zoning Appeals, 7:30 p.m., *TAPED*
July 9, Board of Zoning Appeals, 6:00 p.m. *Broadcast of 7/8 Meeting*
July 21, Board of Architectural Review - Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m., *LIVE*
July 28, Board of Architectural Review - Parker-Gray District, 7:30 p.m., *LIVE*
AUGUST 2004

August 18, Board of Architectural Review - Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m., *LIVE*
August 25, Board of Architectural Review - Parker-Gray District, 7:30 p.m., *LIVE*