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 Council were present. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 2. Public Discussion Period. The following persons participated in the Public Discussion Period: (a) Charlotte Landis, 433 North Patrick Street, spoke about the possibility of the Parker-Gray Historic District receiving a tax credit and requested a response from staff concerning the matter. In response to Ms. Landis, City Attorney Pessoa reported that outside counsel was researching the issues and he would give Council and Ms. Landis a response to the issue as soon as he received it from counsel. (b) Frank Shaforth, 410 Virginia Avenue, thanked Mayor Euille and Deputy City Manager Jinks for contributions for the fundraiser for tsunami victims. Mr. Shaforth also requested that Council consider renaming the fields at George Washington Middle School in honor of the Swanson family who have made numerous contributions to the Alexandria community. Mayor Euille stated that the request for renaming the fields would be forwarded to the Naming Committee for further consideration. Vice Mayor Pepper noted that citizens from the North East Civic Association are interested in naming a park after Tom Whitey and she would like their request to be forwarded to the Naming Committee for further consideration. (c) Charles Benagh, 1204 South Washington Street, Apt. 228W, representing Hunting Terrace and Hunting Towers, spoke on the issue of affordable housing in Alexandria and how the complexion of Alexandria is changing to not include those of modest means. Mr. Benagh stated that the residents have a petition circulating seeking support from Council to maintain affordable housing in the community, particularly at Hunting Terrace and Hunting Towers. Mr. Benagh requested that the residents of Hunting Terrace and Hunting Towers be included in any decisions with the state officials about the future of Hunting Terrace and Hunting Towers. (d) Joseph Bennett, 5108 Donovan Drive, #402, invited the members of Council and the community to attend a campaign forum on March 30, 2006 at 7:00 p.m., at the Patrick Henry Elementary School Auditorium, 4643 Taney Avenue. (e) Julie Crenshaw, 816 Queen Street, spoke about efforts taken to preserve affordable housing in Alexandria and noted that the minutes of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge should not censure comments of the citizens. Ms. Crenshaw stated that she hoped that there would be more progress on various issues during these months before elections. (f) David Fromm, 2307 East Randolph Avenue, reported that the fifth annual Meet-n-Greet sponsored by the Del Ray Citizens Association was successful and he thanked the City staff for helping to make the event successful. Mr. Fromm pointed out that there was need for numerous services provided by the City and the citizens of Alexandria demand the services. Mr. Fromm stated that in order for the level and quality of services the citizens receive to continue, there is a cost that everyone in Alexandria has to pay. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR1 (3-5) Planning Commission 3. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2005-0001 25 SOUTH QUAKER LANE ROCKLANDS BARBECUE AND GRILLING CO. Public Hearing and Consideration of a request to amend a special use permit to allow the sale of beer and wine, on and off premise; zoned CSL/Commercial Service Low. Applicant: John B. Snedden PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 6-0 4. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2005-0135 4678 KING STREET (4700 KING STREET) ULTIMATE RESULTS PHYSICAL TRAINING Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit to operate a personal physical training facility; zoned OCM-100/Office Commercial Medium. Applicant: Ultimate Results Personal Training and Wellness Center, LLC by Anthony Malave and Mustafa Nazary PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 6-0 5. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2005-0136 700 NORTH PATRICK STREET HAIR SALON Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit to operate a nonconforming personal service use (hair salon); zoned RB/Residential. Applicant: Sophea Nuth PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 6-0 9. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2006-0002 2615-2617 MOUNT VERNON AVENUE LOS TIOS RESTAURANT Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit to expand an existing restaurant; zoned CL/Commercial Low. Applicant: Meija Brothers, Inc., by Mariela Garrido. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval with amendments 5-0 END OF ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR City Council approved the action consent calendar, including docket item #9, as follows: 3. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation. 4. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation. 5. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation. 9. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER 6. Public Hearing on the Increase in Real Estate Tax Revenue, at a Rate Not to Exceed $.847 per $100 of Assessed Value, Attributable to the Increase in Value of Assessed Property as of January 1, 2006, and Known as the "Effective Rate Increase" pursuant to Section 58.1-3321 of the Virginia Code. City Council heard testimony and closed the public hearing. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued) Planning Commission (continued) 7. TEXT AMENDMENT #2006-0002 THIRD PARTY REVIEW OF TRAFFIC STUDIES Public Hearing and Consideration of an amendment to Article 11 of the Zoning Ordinance to require independent, third party reviews of traffic studies submitted as part of certain development applications. Applicant: City of Alexandria, Departments of Planning and Zoning and Transportation and Environmental Services. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 5-0 City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 8. MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT #2006-0001 FOUR MILE RUN FOUR MILE RUN BETWEEN SHIRLINGTON ROAD ON THE WEST AND THE POTOMAC RIVER ON THE EAST Public Hearing and Consideration of an amendment to the City's Master Plan to add the Four Mile Run Restoration Master Plan. Applicant: City of Alexandria, Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities, Departments of Planning and Zoning, and Transportation and Environmental Services. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 5-0 City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued) Planning Commission (continued) 9. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2006-0002 2615-2617 MOUNT VERNON AVENUE LOS TIOS RESTAURANT Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit to expand an existing restaurant; zoned CL/Commercial Low. Applicant: Meija Brothers, Inc., by Mariela Garrido. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval with amendments 5-0 This item was moved to the Action Consent Calendar. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 10. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2006-0004 1225 POWHATAN STREET RESTAURANT Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit to change the ownership of a restaurant; zoned RB/Residential. Applicant: Vasiliki Voliotis and Efthalia Dhana PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval with amendments 5-0 City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation, with an amendment to condition #20(c) stating, "the director has determined that there are issues with the operation of the use and that new or revised conditions are needed." Council Action:________________________________________________________ ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS None. REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued) DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR (11) Planning Commission (continued) 11. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2005-0137 3912 ELBERT AVENUE COMMUNITY LODGINGS Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit for a non-commercial, not-for-profit facility and for a parking reduction; zoned RA/Residential. Applicant: Community Lodgings, Inc., by Bonnie Baxley PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Deferred END OF DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR City Council noted the deferrals. Council Action:________________________________________________________