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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) Jack Sullivan, 4300 Ivanhoe Place, Alexandria, congratulated Council members on their re-election and thanked the Council for making beneficial use of the connector funds for transportation improvements and to counteract the negative effect that commuter traffic has on the affected neighborhoods. (b) Thomas Reiner, 505 North Armistead Street, T-1, Alexandria, spoke about a Police misconduct issue and how the complaint against him is being handled. Police Lt. Uzzell stated that Mr. Reiner's case was pending with the Police Department and he would make sure that Mr. Reiner has the information to contact Internal Affairs to make an official report. (c) Amy Slack, 2307 East Randolph Avenue, recognized Police Week and thanked the Police Department for the work they do in the community. Ms. Slack also mentioned the Citizen Police Academy and how it helps citizens understand the Police Department. Mayor Euille expressed condolences on behalf of Alexandria for the police officers who were killed in Fairfax County and recognized the conclusion of National Police Week. (d) David Fromm, 2307 East Randolph Avenue, announced that the Del Ray House and Garden Tours would be today from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. and tickets were $15. Mr. Fromm also announced there would be a benefit auction at 7:00 p.m. at Lonnie Rich's home for the Mount Vernon Community School Parent Teacher Association. (e) Jim Hurysz, 127 South Fairfax Street, #202, complimented the City on the Bike to Work event and the telecommuting seminar. Mr. Hurysz requested that a federal, state and local effort be launched to improve air quality and eliminate major sources of air pollution in the area. (f) Lillian J. White, 119 West Mason, requested that Council consider a sidewalk improvement program throughout the City to make Alexandria a more walkable community. (g) Julie Crenshaw, 816 Queen Street, expressed concerned that Mayor Euille left the Virginia Paving meeting before citizen comment and presentations. Ms. Crenshaw stated that Mayor Euille should have stayed because the meeting was set to accommodate his schedule. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR1 (3-5) Planning Commission 3. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2006-0013 611 KING STREET BREAD AND CHOCOLATE, INC. Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit to increase the seating at a restaurant; zoned KR/King Street Retail. Applicant: Bread and Chocolate, Inc. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 6-0 4. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2006-0015 1321 LESLIE AVENUE COMMONWEALTH ACADEMY Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit to expand an existing private school and to increase the number of students allowed; zoned CSL/Commercial Service Low. Applicant: Learning Foundation of Metropolitan Washington, Inc. by Duncan Blair, attorney PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 6-0 5. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2006-0007 1561 POTOMAC GREENS DRIVE JW SALONS AND DAY SPA, LLC Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a special use permit to operate a massage therapy facility within a salon and spa; zoned CDD-10/Coordinated Development District. Applicant: John W. Hall PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 6-0 END OF ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR City Council approved the action consent calendar, with the exception of item number 4, which was considered under separate motion. The voting was as follows: 3. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation. 4. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation. (separate motion) 5. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER 6. Public Hearing on a Report on Establishment of a Poet Laureate for Alexandria. (#20, 4/25/06) City Council heard testimony and closed the public hearing. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 7. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance Soliciting Franchise Proposals to Use the Public Right-of-Way to Provide Free Wireless Internet Access Service in the City. (#16, 05/09/06) (ROLL-CALL VOTE) City Council passed an ordinance soliciting franchise proposals to use the public right-of-way to provide free wireless access service in the City. (ORD. NO. 4447) Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 8. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to Increase the Fees Charged for Ambulance Services. (#17, 05/09/06) (ROLL-CALL VOTE) City Council passed an ordinance to increase the fees charged for ambulance services. (ORD. NO. 4448) Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 9. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to Revise the Membership of the Consumer Affairs Commission. (#18, 05/09/06) (ROLL-CALL VOTE) City Council passed an ordinance to revise the membership of the Consumer Affairs Commission. (ORD. NO. 4449) Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 10. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to Amend the City’s Master Plan to Designate Route 1 - Jefferson Davis Highway as the Route for Transit-bus Rapid Transit. (#19, 05/09/06) (ROLL-CALL VOTE) City Council passed an ordinance to amend the City's Master Plan to designate Route 1 - Jefferson Davis Highway as the route for transit-bus rapid transit. (ORD. NO. 4450) Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 11. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to Amend the City’s Master Plan to Expand the Boundaries of the Old and Historic Alexandria District. (#21, 05/09/06) (ROLL-CALL VOTE) City Council passed an ordinance to amend the City's Master Plan to expand the boundaries of the Old and Historic Alexandria District. (ORD. NO. 4451) Council Action:________________________________________________________ 12. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map to Expand the Boundaries of the Old and Historic Alexandria District. (#22, 05/09/06) (ROLL-CALL VOTE) City Council passed an ordinance to amend the Zoning Map to expand the boundaries of the Old and Historic Alexandria District. (ORD. NO. 4452) Council Action:________________________________________________________ REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued) DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR (13-14) Planning Commission (continued) 13. MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT #2006-0002 EISENHOWER EAST SMALL AREA PLAN Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for an amendment to the Eisenhower East Small Area Plan. Staff: Department of Planning and Zoning PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: DEFERRED 14. EISENHOWER EAST PLAN IMPLEMENTATION Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for the Planning Commission and City Council approval of a formula for the implementation of the open space elements of the Eisenhower East Small Area Plan. Staff: Department of Planning and Zoning PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: DEFERRED END OF DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR City Council noted the deferrals. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ New Business Item No. 1: City Manager Hartmann reported that a request has been received from the attorney representing Virginia Paving Company to defer the consideration of a Special Use Permit and he was recommending cancelling the joint work session with the Planning Commission concerning the matter.