Absent: None.
Also Present: Mr. Hartmann, City Manager; Mr. Pessoa, City Attorney; Ms. Evans, Deputy City Manager; Mr. Jinks, Deputy City Manager; Mr. Johnson, Director, Office of Management and Budget (OMB); Ms. Fogarty, Director, Planning and Zoning (P&Z); Mr. Baier, Director, Transportation and Environmental Services (T&ES); Mr. Josephson, Deputy Director, P&Z; Ms. Peterson, Urban Planner, P&Z; Mr. Hunt, Urban Planner, P&Z; Mr. Kincannon, Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Activities; Ms. Barnett, Deputy Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Activities; Ms. Adcock-Stearns, Division Chief, ITS; Mr. Sood, ITS; Mr. Martinez, ITS; Police Lt. Uzzell and Mr. Lloyd.
Recorded by: Gloria Sitton, Deputy City Clerk and Clerk of Council.
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. 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. 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 (A copy of the Planning Commission report dated May 4, 2006, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 3; 5/20/06, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.) 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 (A copy of the Planning Commission report dated May 4, 2006, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 4; 5/20/06, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.) 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 (A copy of the Planning Commission report dated May 4, 2006, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 5; 5/20/06, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.) END OF ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Krupicka, seconded by Vice Mayor Pepper, City Council approved the action consent calendar, with the exception of item number 4, which was considered under separate motion. 3. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation. 5. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation. The voting was as follows: