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Office of the City Clerk
January 21, 2004

DUE TO THE INCLEMENT WEATHER, THIS MEETING HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2004.



There will be a Work Session
at 6:00 p.m. in the Council
Workroom to Discuss the
Transportation Plan
and Program.


Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 3, 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 of January 13, 2004.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

RECOGNITION OF YOUTH BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

4. Recognition of Students in the Drama Group of the Nannie J. Lee Recreation Center's After School Program.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

PROCLAMATIONS

5. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring February as George Washington Birthday Month.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

6. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring February 1-7, 2004, as National Consumer Protection Week.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

CONSENT CALENDAR (7-13)

(Resignations and Uncontested Appointments)

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


REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)


(a) Alexandria Commission on Aging
Ralph C. Smith, III

(b) Alexandria Community Services Board
Ryan A. Allain

(c) Alexandria Emergency Medical Services Council
Michael Carrasco

(d) Alexandria Landlord-Tenant Relations Board
Jacqueline McClain

8. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:

(a) Alexandria Archaeological Commission
1 Member From the Alexandria Historical Society

(b) Alexandria Economic Opportunities Commission
1 Representative of Councilman Andrew Macdonald
1 Representative of Councilman Ludwig Gaines

(c) Alexandria Human Rights Commission
1 Representative From the Alexandria Commission for Women

(Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager)

9. Consideration of a Request to Vacate Two Positions on the Alexandria Sister Cities Committee.

10. Consideration of Monthly Financial Report for the Period Ending December 31, 2003.

11. Consideration of Authorization of Recommended Capital Allocations and Planned Expenditures.

12. Consideration of Receipt of the FY2002-2003 Annual Report of the Economic Opportunities Commission.

13. Consideration of a Request to Refer to the City Council Naming Committee the Proposed Change of the Name of the Alexandria Black History Resource Center to the Alexandria Black History Museum.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS

14. Incorporators of Proposed Alexandria Housing Development Corporation
5 Residents and Qualified Non-Residents Who Possess One or More of the Following Attributes: Background/Experience in the Housing Industry, e.g. Development, Real Estate, Architecture, Construction, Affordable Housing Programs, etc.; Background/Experience in Financing Industry; Background/Experience in Other Areas of the Private Sector; Active Involvement in the Faith Community, As Evidenced by Endorsement By a Faith Institution or Other Faith-Based Organizations; and Active Involvement In Community/Civic/Service Organizations

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

15. 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

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

16. Alexandria Commission on HIV/AIDS
1 Citizen-at-Large

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

17. Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission
1 Representative From Planning District II

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER FOR DISCUSSION

18. Consideration of Recommendations and Status Report on Legislation Introduced at the 2004 General Assembly Session.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

20. Consideration of Report on City Enforcement of Special Use Permit Conditions and the Inclusion of Project Impact Statements in City Staff Reports on Development Special Use Permit Reports

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

21. Consideration of the Visitors Center Study Report. (#22, 12/8/03, and #9, 1/24/04)

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

22. Consideration of a Grant Application and Resolution for FY2005 Funding for the Continuation of the Alexandria Rideshare Program. (ROLL-CALL VOTE)

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

23. Consideration of a Resolution and Contract of Sale to Purchase the Building Located at 2900 Business Center Drive for Current and Future City Uses. (ROLL- CALL VOTE)

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

OTHER

24. Consideration of a License Agreeement to Extend For Three Years the Authorization Previously Granted WilTel Communications (formerly Williams Communications) to Utilize the Public Right-of-Way of Metro Road For Telecommunications Facilities.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

25. Consideration of City Council Schedule.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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Public Notices

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 meet in a joint work session with the Planning Commission on Monday, February 2, 2004, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Workroom to discuss Planning Priorities and to hear a presentation on the Mt. Vernon Avenue Planning Initiative.
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Members of City Council will be attending the annual General Assembly Legislative Day sponsored by the Virginia Municipal League and the Virginia Association of Counties on Thursday, February 12, 2004, at the Omni Richmond Hotel, 100 South 12th Street, Richmond, Virginia.

The City will host a dinner with Alexandria's Legislative Delegation at 6:00 p.m. at the Linden Row Inn, 100 East Franklin Street, Richmond, Virginia.

More than two members of City Council will be attending.


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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 1/20/2004
JANUARY 2004

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*