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Office of the City Clerk
March 9, 2005

There was a reception at
5:30 p.m., in Room 2000 hosted
by the Soroptomist Club to honor
their award winners.

There was a reception at
6:15 p.m., in the Vola Lawson
Lobby for the Technology
Achievement Awards.


Regular Meeting
Tuesday, March 8, 2005 - - 7:00 p.m.

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OPENING

1. Calling the Roll.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Euille, and the Deputy City Clerk called the roll; all the members of City Council were present, except Councilwoman Joyce Woodson, who had an excused absence.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

2. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance.

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

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

(a) The Public Hearing Meeting Minutes of February 12, 2005; and

(b) The Regular Meeting Minutes of February 22, 2005.

City Council approved the public hearing meeting minutes of February 12, 2005 and the regular meeting minutes of February 22, 2005.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

RECOGNITION OF YOUTH BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

None

PROCLAMATIONS

4. Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing Michelle Davis as the City Employee of the Month for February.

City Council endorsed the proclamation.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

5. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring March as Diabetes Month.

City Council endorsed the proclamation.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

6. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring March as Women's History Month.

City Council endorsed the proclamation.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

7. Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing the Heroic Actions of Individuals at Goodwin House on January 9, 2005.

City Council endorsed the proclamation.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

8. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring the Week of March 14-20, 2005, as Tall Cedars Week.

City Council endorsed the proclamation.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

9. Presentation of a Proclamation on the Re-Accreditation of the Alexandria Office of Sheriff by the Commission on Accreditation for Corrections.

City Council endorsed the proclamation.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

10. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring March 7-11, 2005 as Alexandria Technology Achievement Week.

City Council endorsed the proclamation.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

11. Consideration of Final Report on Legislation Introduced at the 2005 General Assembly Session.

City Council received the final report on legislation introduced at the 2005 General Assembly Session.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

12. Presentation of the Proposed Annual Operating Budget for FY 2006 (including Schools) and the Proposed Capital Improvements Program for FY 2006-2011 (including the Schools CIP).

City Manager Hartmann presented the proposed Annual Operating Budget for FY 2006 and the Proposed Capital Improvements Program for FY 2006-2011. Assistant City Manager Jinks and Director of the Office of Management and Budget Johnson gave detailed descriptions of the different components of the proposed budget.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

New Business Item #1: Director of Transportation and Environmental Services Baier gave an update on the traffic problems occurring on Route 1 as a result of construction from the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Project. Nick Nicholson, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), updated City Council on the steps that VDOT would implement to try to alleviate some of the problems caused by the construction.

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

CONSENT CALENDAR (13-22)

(Resignations and Uncontested Appointments)

13. Receipt of the Following Resignations from Members of Boards, Commissions and Committees.

(a) Alexandria Consumer Affairs Commission
Michael Gaw

(b) Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association Board of Governors
James Moore

14. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:

(a) Alexandria-Gyumri Sister City Committee
2 Citizen Members

(b) Alexandria Beautification Commission
3 Citizen Members

(c) Alexandria Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee
1 Member Designated by the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce

(d) Alexandria Commission on HIV/AIDS
1 Citizen-at-Large

(e) Alexandria Consumer Affairs Commission
1 Business Member

(f) Alexandria Emergency Medical Services Council
1 Emergency Room Physician From Inova Alexandria Hospital
1 Representative of the Alexandria Medical Society Who Has
Privileges at Inova Alexandria Hospital

(g) Historic Alexandria Resources Commission
1 Representative From the Alexandria Historical Society
1 Representative From the George Washington Masonic
Memorial

(h) Alexandria Social Services Advisory Committee
2 Citizen Members

(i) Alexandria Urban Design Advisory Committee
1 Representative of the Old Town North Business Community

(Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager)

15. Consideration of Authorization for Grant Renewal Submission to the Virginia Tobacco Settlement Foundation to Provide Tobacco Prevention Programming in Preschools.

(Ordinances for Introduction)

16. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance Making Supplemental Appropriations For Fiscal Year 2005.

17. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Establish the Citizen Corps Council as a Standing Committee.

18. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Revise the Membership of the Alexandria-Caen Exchange Committee.

19. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Revise the Membership of the Youth Policy Commission.

20. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Revise the Local Filing and Other Requirements For Conversion Condominium Registrations.

21. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Establish a Polling Place at the Durant Center, in Lieu of the Jefferson Houston School.

22. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Prohibit Through Trucks From the 200 block of South West Street, at Certain Times.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

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

13. City Council accepted the following resignations with regret: (a) Michael Gaw, Alexandria Consumer Affairs Commission and (b) James Moore, Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association Board of Governors.

14. City Council made the following appointments: (a) reappointed Kenneth Hill and appointed Lois Lipson as the two citizen members to the Alexandria-Gyumri Sister City Committee; (b) appointed John Bramer, Mary Gregerson and Ruth McKenty as the three citizen members to the Alexandria Beautification Commission; (c) reappointed Dennis Auld as the member designated by the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce to the Alexandria Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee; (d) appointed John Chapman as the citizen-at-large to the Alexandria Commission on HIV/AIDS; (e) reappointed Alan Dubow as the business member to the Alexandria Consumer Affairs Commission; (f) reappointed Thomas Clark as the emergency room physician from INOVA Alexandria Hospital and waived the residency requirement and reappointed Martin Brown as the representative of the Alexandria Medical Society who has Privileges at INOVA Alexandria Hospital to the Alexandria Emergency Medical Services Council; (g) reappointed Anne Paul as the representative from the Alexandria Historical Society and appointed Robert Watkins, Jr. as the representative from the George Washington Masonic Memorial to the Historic Alexandria Resources Commission; (h) reappointed Alison Decourcey and appointed J. Lester Feder as the two citizen member to the Alexandria Social Services Advisory Committee; and (i) waived the residency requirement and appointed Bruce Machanic as the representative of the Old Two North Business Community to the Alexandria Urban Design Advisory Committee.

15. City Council authorized: (1) the submission of the grant renewal application to the Virginia Tobacco Settlement Foundation, in the amount $70,565, to continue services to 275 children aged 3-5 years, to include providing parenting workshops, monitoring the implementation of Al's Pals, a science-based prevention program delivered by 20 trained preschool teachers, and providing consultation to parents and teachers regarding child behavior problems; and (2) the continuation of a full-time bilingual Therapist II (1.0 FTE) in the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse.

16. City Council passed the proposed ordinance on first reading and scheduled it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on March 12, 2005.

17. City Council passed the proposed ordinance on first reading and scheduled it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on March 12, 2005.

18. City Council passed the proposed ordinance on first reading and scheduled it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on March 12, 2005.

19. City Council passed the proposed ordinance on first reading and scheduled it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on March 12, 2005.

20. City Council passed the proposed ordinance on first reading and scheduled it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on March 12, 2005.

21. City Council passed the proposed ordinance on first reading and scheduled if for public hearing, second reading and final passage on March 12, 2005.

22. City Council passed the proposed ordinance on first reading and scheduled it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on March 12, 2005.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS

23. Alexandria Commission for Women
1 Citizen Member

City Council appointed Deborah Connor as the citizen member to the Alexandria Commission for Women.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

24. Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission
1 Member From Planning District III

City Council appointed David Dexter as the member from Planning District III to the Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

25. Alexandria Urban Design Advisory Committee
1 Member Representing the Old Town North Residential Community

City Council requested that the Director of Citizen Assistance readvertise for the vacancy on the Alexandria Urban Design Advisory Committee for more applicants.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER FOR DISCUSSION

26. Consideration of the Ten Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness in Alexandria Developed by the Alexandria Homeless Services Coordinating Committee.

City Council endorsed the Ten Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness in Alexandria and approved including the Plan in the five year Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development currently under development by the Office of Housing.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

27. Consideration of Proposal to Accept a Safe Haven Grant Award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Safe Haven Facility at the City Owned- Property at 115 North Patrick Street.

City Council authorized the Alexandria Community Services Board to accept $163,824 in HUD grant funds over a three-year period to establish a Safe Haven facility and program at 115 North Patrick Street.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

None

ORAL REPORTS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

(a) Vice Mayor Pepper reported that she, Councilman Smedberg and T&ES Director Baier met with Ralph DiGinero about issues surrounding the Mirant Plant and his potential business with the plant. Vice Mayor Pepper requested that Director Baier give an overview of the meeting with Mr. DiGinero.

Director Baier gave a brief overview of the meeting and recommended that Council stay the course of action it is following concerning the Mirant Plant.

(b) Councilman Smedberg requested that Director Baier give an update on the downwash study and consent order concerning the Mirant Plant.

Director Baier gave an update of the ongoing downwash study and a letter has been sent to Virginia Department of Environmental Quality requesting: (1) clarification of the term "nearby" as it relates to the Mirant case (2) all of the toxic and noxious gases be part of the parameters of the protocol for Mirant; and (3) the inclusion of the PM2 particles in the protocol. Director Baier reported that Council would receive a written update on the Consent Order about activity at the plant at an upcoming legislative meeting.

(c) Councilman Gaines reported on updated actions to improve regional transportation and coordination during incidents from the Council of Governments Transportation Planning Board.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

(a) Councilman Macdonald thanked City Staff, Police and Fire for their help during the last two parades in Alexandria.

(b) Councilman Macdonald encouraged everyone to visit the refurbished Old Town Theater and commended the owner on the restoration.

(c) Councilman Macdonald commended the Police Department on apprehending the individuals that were attacking pizza delivery workers in Alexandria and he reported that the Police would be working with delivery workers on safety methods.

(d) Councilman Macdonald reported that he and City Manager Hartmann visited the construction site at T.C. Williams High School and were impressed with the process and quality of the construction.

(e) Councilman Krupicka reported that Del Ray has received recognition as one of the top five upcoming neighborhoods in the country and will be discussed on television program, "The View" on Thursday, March 10.

(f) Councilman Krupicka inquired whether the open space in front of Chinquapin could be used for overflow parking while construction was taking place at T.C. Williams.

City Manager Hartmann noted that staff would look at the parking and approach the parking from several different avenues to find a viable solution.

(g) Vice Mayor Pepper commended Captain Rodney Masser, Fire Department, for receiving an honor from the Jaycees for helping with the rescue during the helicopter crash into the Potomac River.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORAL REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER

City Manager Hartmann reported that there would be a meeting of the Jones Point Park stakeholders and requested that Director Baier give an overview of the upcoming meeting.

Director Baier reported that there would be a meeting with Parks, Recreation and Cultural Activities of the different stakeholders in the Jones Point Park issue to discuss the current plans for the park and other issues surrounding the proposed plan. Director Baier noted that the meeting would be March 23 at 7:00 p.m., at the Lee Center.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

28. Consideration of a Resolution Opposing Elimination of the Community Development Block Grant Program. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council adopted the resolution opposing elimination of the Community Development Block Grant Program and authorized the City Manager to forward it to the City's Congressional Delegation. (Res. No. 2141)
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

29. Consideration of a Resolution on the Proposed State Constitutional Amendments Defining Marriage and Reaffirming the City's Human Rights Ordinance. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council approved the resolution on the proposed State Constitutional Amendments defining marriage and reaffirming the City's Human Rights Ordinance. (Res. No. 2142)
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

OTHER

30. Consideration of City Council Schedule.

City Council adopted the City Council Schedule for the months of March through June, 2005 with the following additions and changes: (a) change the Tuesday, May 24, 2005, 5:30 p.m. work session on the Community Health Assessment and the 7:00 p.m. legislative meeting to Wednesday, May 25, 2005; (b) schedule a reception on April 26, 2005 at 6:00 p.m., to recognize the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership, Inc. for winning the American Planning Association Award for the PTO Project; and (c) change the work session with the Transportation Task Force on Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. to Tuesday, May 10, 2005 at 5:00 p.m.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

The meeting was 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:

The Annual Alexandria St. Patrick's Day Parade will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2005, at 12:30 p.m.


This docket is subject to change.

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THE CABLECAST SCHEDULE OF GOVERNMENT MEETINGS ON CHANNEL 70 FOLLOWS:


Updated 2/28/05
MARCH 2005

March 1, Planning Commission, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
March 2, Board of Architectural Review - Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
March 3, School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
March 8, City Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m. *LIVE*
March 10, Board of Zoning Appeals, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
March 11, City Council Meeting, 6:00 p.m. *Replay of 3/8 Meeting*
March 12, City Council Public Hearing, 9:30 a.m. *LIVE*
March 16, Board of Architectural Review - Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
March 17, School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
March 19, City Council Public Hearing, 9:30 p.m. *Replay of 3/12 Meeting*
March 22, City Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m. *LIVE*
March 23, Board of Architectural Review - Parker-Gray District, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
March 24, City Council Meeting, 6:00 p.m. *Replay of 3/22 Meeting*
APRIL 2005

April 4, City Council Budget Public Hearing, 4:00 p.m. *LIVE*
April 5, Planning Commission, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
April 6, Board of Architectural Review - Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m., *LIVE*
April 7, School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., *LIVE*
April 8, City Council Budget Public Hearing, 6:00 p.m. *Replay of 4/4 Meeting*
April 12, City Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m., *LIVE*
April 14, Board of Zoning Appeals, 7:30 p.m., *LIVE*
April 15, City Council Meeting, 6:00 p.m., *Replay of 4/12 Meeting*
April 16, City Council Public Hearing, 9:30 a.m., *LIVE*
April 20, Board of Architectural Review - Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m., *LIVE*
April 21, School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., *LIVE*
April 23, City Council Public Hearing, 9:30 a.m., *Replay of 4/16 Meeting*
April 26, City Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m., *LIVE*
April 27, Board of Architectural Review - Parker-Gray District, 7:30 p.m., *LIVE*
April 28, City Council Meeting, 6:00 p.m., *Replay of 4/26 Meeting*