23. Alexandria Commission for Women 1 Citizen Member City Council appointed Tina Games-Evans as the citizen member to the Alexandria Commission for Women. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER FOR DISCUSSION 24. Presentation of the Report of the Ad Hoc Task Force to Review Sites for a New Police Department Facility. City Council heard the presentation by the Task Force, received the report and thanked the members of the Task Force for their work on behalf of the City. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 25. Appointment of the City Employee Nominees of the City Manager and Alexandria Firefighters and Police Officers Employee Nominees to the Retirement Board For the City of Alexandria Firefighters and Police Officers Pension Plan. City Council appointed the following individuals to the City of Alexandria Firefighters and Police Officers Pension Plan Board: Michael Cross, Christopher Lockwood, Patrick Evans (alternate), Dana Lawhorne, Joseph Seskey, Shirl Mammarella (alternate), Michele Evans, Mark Jinks, Henry Howard, Jr., D. A. Neckel and Bruce Johnson (alternate). Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 26. Consideration of Approval in Concept of a Proposed Change to the Supplemental Retirement Program for Alexandria Deputy Sheriffs and Emergency Medical Technicians. City Council approved in concept the proposed changes to the supplemental retirement program for deputy sheriffs and EMTs, authorized the City Manager and the City Attorney to proceed to prepare the amendments to the City of Alexandria Supplemental Retirement Plan (Supplemental Retirement Plan) documents and present the proposed plan to Council for final adoption in early 2005. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 27. Consideration of Approval in Concept of a Plan Amendment to the City of Alexandria Supplemental Retirement Plan to Implement Two Proposed Changes That Would Make Normal Retirement Age and the Calculation of Final Average Earnings the Same as in the Provisions of the Virginia Retirement System. City Council approved the proposed Supplemental Retirement Plan amendment in concept and authorized the City Manager and the City Attorney to develop the plan documents and present them to Council for final adoption in early 2005. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 28. Consideration of Approval of Two License Agreements With the Potomac Riverboat Company to Berth the Matthew Hayes and the Admiral Tilp in Commercial Dock Space at the City Marina. City Council approved and authorized the City Manager to execute the four-year license agreements (November 1, 2004 through December 21, 2008) with the Potomac Riverboat Company, allowing it to berth the Matthew Hayes and the Admiral Tilp in commercial dock space at the City Marina with the following modifications: (1) approve a five-year term with a right of first negotiation for an additional three-year term and (2) a directive to staff to align the three other contracts with the Potomac Riverboat Company along the same term lengths and general provisions in the license agreements. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 29. Consideration of Applying for National Historic Register Status for the Gunston Hall Apartments. City Council received the report and directed staff to take the following actions: (1) assemble a citizen work group and direct staff to work with the citizen group to begin preparing a "Preliminary Information Form" in order to determine if the property is eligible for nomination to the Historic Preservation List; (2) charge the citizen group and City staff to explore other options in order to support the goals of preservation and affordable housing; and (3) to take proactive measures to identifying potential property owners. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 30. Consideration of the FY 2004 Workforce Utilization and FY 2004 Applicant Tracking Report for City Employees. City Council received the reports and thanked the members of the Commission on Persons with Disabilities, the Commission for Women, the Human Rights Commission, and the Commission on Aging for the assistance they provided in the preparation of the reports. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 31. Receipt of Resolution Affirming the City's Policy Regarding Real and Personal Property Tax Exemptions and Setting the Resolution for Public Hearing on Saturday, January 22, 2005. City Council received the resolution affirming the City's policy regarding real and personal property tax exemptions and setting the resolution for public hearing on Saturday, January 22, 2005. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES None ORAL REPORTS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL None Council Action:_________________________________________________________ ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL (a) Councilwoman Woodson reported that she attended the National League of Cities (NLC) Conference in Indianapolis and requested that the students from Alexandria who participated in the conference be invited to a meeting in January to share their experience with Council. (b) Councilwoman Woodson reported on a session she attended at the NLC Conference concerning Parent Leadership, which is similar to the City's Citizens Academy. Councilwoman Woodson noted that she would send more information concerning Parent Leadership and Democracy in Governance to Council soon. (c) Councilwoman Woodson congratulated the Health Department and Community Services Board on the grand opening of the new facility and clubhouse. (d) Councilwoman Woodson congratulated the Arlandria Community Center on the dedication of the new facility. Councilwoman Woodson noted that there would be a microentreprise growing out of the Arlandria Community Center. (e) Vice Mayor Pepper reported that the 70 foot red spruce from the George Washington National Forest in Highland County used for the Capitol Christmas Tree stopped at the George Washington Masonic Temple. Vice Mayor Pepper presented an ornament from the visit to the City. (f) Vice Mayor Pepper reported that she and Mayor Euille attended the opening for the Lifelong Learning and Resource Center at the Urban League. Vice Mayor Pepper noted that the center will help citizens who are interested in continuing their education. (g) Vice Mayor Pepper gave her top ten events of 2004 as follows: (1) the openings: the Duke Street Concourse, the Durant Center, and the Health Department and the West End Clubhouse; (2) T.C. Williams groundbreaking; (3) 97.2% of 1001 residents surveyed said the quality of life in Alexandria was very good or good; (4) completion of the 2004-2015 Strategic Plan for Alexandria; (5) Superintendent Perry's DUI arrest in April; (6) June announcement of City Manager Phil Sunderland's retirement and the November announcement of James Hartmann of Spartanburg, South Carolina as the new City Manager; (7) the legislation and study of the Mirant Power Plant and the establishment of the task force to monitor the studies; (8) the closing of the Alexandria Pyschiatric Unit in August after 42 years of operation; (9) the May announcement of General Growth properties of plans to demolish most of the present Landmark Mall and build a new urban center with mixed uses, including office, retail and residential, with Hecht's and Sears remaining. This should help revitalize the West End. The West End Business Association was formed as a result of these plans; and (10) The mourning of the deaths of Alexandrians Nancy Dunning, John Catillo, Laura Lyman and Sgt. Deforest Talbert. (h) Mayor Euille thanked Councilwoman Woodson for the reports about the NLC Conference. Mayor Euille congratulated Washington, D.C.'s Mayor Anthony Williams on becoming president of the NLC. Mayor Euille also announced that he accepted an appointment as the Vice Chair of the Community and Economic Development Committee and he would be attending a retreat in January. (i) Mayor Euille extended his condolences to the family of Barbara Gilly, a community advocate for the disabled and affordable housing and noted that a reception and proclamation would be given at the January 11 meeting to honor her. (j) Councilman Smedberg reported that Healthy Families held their annual Holiday Party at the Hilton. (k) Councilman Smedberg congratulated the West End Business Association on having a successful Holiday Celebration. (l) Councilman Smedberg reported that the first Hospital Task Force meeting was held and was very productive. Councilman Smedberg stated that they received reports about the hospital expansion, short term strategic plans, and status of the Casey Clinic. Councilman Smedberg thanked Michele Evans, Assistant City Manager and Dr. Konigsberg for putting the meeting together. (m) Councilman Gaines reported that he and Mayor Euille attended the opening of the Child and Family Network Centers West End Daycare Facility. Councilman Gaines also reported that the facility received a $250,000 appropriation from Congressman Moran, as well as a contribution from Freddie Mac of $450,000. (n) Councilman Krupicka reported that the Hospital Task Force meeting was productive and an update was received on the Pyschiatric Services at the Hospital. Councilman Krupicka noted that the transitioning of services to INOVA Mount Vernon was going well. (o) Councilman Krupicka reported that the taxicab process is still ongoing and he and Councilman Gaines have met with drivers, companies and consumers. Councilman Krupicka noted that next week they would be submitting comments on an early proposal, followed by a meeting in early January about the different proposals. (p) Councilman Krupicka reported that the Citizen Corps group is close to completing the efforts of this task force and the Citizen Corps was working on the final proposal to address emergency preparedness to present to Council. (q) Councilman Krupicka reported that he met last week with the Volunteer Emergency Families for Children Organization, which provides temporary emergency shelter and foster parents. Councilman Krupicka pointed out that organization needed more volunteers. (r) Councilman Krupicka reported that there would be a new CERT class starting in the early part of 2005 and noted that the City was second in the state with the number of citizens trained for emergency response. (s) Councilman Krupicka reported that the Lend-A-Hand Group needs more volunteers to mentor and tutor students at area schools. (t) Councilman Macdonald congratulated the Health Department on its grand opening. (u) Councilman Macdonald stated that he participated in the judging for the Parade of Lights and enjoyed it thoroughly. (v) Councilman Macdonald thanked Mayor Euille, Rose Boyd, and other staff members for hosting the Dundee delegation. (w) Councilman Macdonald congratulated the Campagna Center for hosting another successful Scottish Walk. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ ORAL REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER None. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 32. Consideration of a Resolution Establishing an Alexandria Gang Prevention Community Task Force. (#29, 11/23/04) [ROLL-CALL VOTE] City Council adopted the resolution establishing an Alexandria Gang Prevention Community Task Force. (Res. No. 2128) Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 33. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Bonds by the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Alexandria for the National Society of Black Engineers. [ROLL-CALL VOTE] City Council adopted the resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds by the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Alexandria for the National Society of Black Engineers. (Res. No. 2129) Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 34. Consideration of a Resolution in Support of an Amendment to the Virginia Constitution to Allow a Governor to Serve Two Consecutive Terms. [ROLL-CALL VOTE] City Council adopted the resolution in support of an amendment to the Virginia Constitution to allow a Governor to Serve two consecutive terms. (Res. No. 2130) Council Action:_________________________________________________________ OTHER 35. Consideration of City Council Schedule. City Council adopted the schedule of regular City Council meetings for December 2004 through June 2005, with the following additions and changes: a reception in honor of Barbara Gilly, 5:00 p.m., January 11, 2004, in the Vola Lawson Lobby; the Chatham Square Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Tuesday, January, 18, 2005, at 10 a.m.; the Community Visioning Session on Saturday, February 5, 2005 (time and location to be announced); the "Taste of Alexandria at the Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)" event on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the PTO Atrium; the Alexandria Technology Achievement Awards reception on Tuesday, March 8, 2005 at 6:15 p.m., in the Vola Lawson Lobby; the Alexandria Technology Achievement Awards breakfast on Thursday, March 10, 2005 (location to be announced); the Alexandria Technology Achievement Awards luncheon on Friday, March 11, 2005 at noon (location to be announced); and the Salute to Women Award Banquet on March 28, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 625 First Street. 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