Docket for Regular Meeting (04/22/2008)

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Office of the City Clerk
April 16, 2008

There will be a Reception at 6:00 p.m.
in the Vola Lawson Lobby for the Flora
Krause Casey Public Health Award.

Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - - 7:00 p.m.

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OPENING

1. Calling the Roll.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

2. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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

(a) The Regular Meeting Minutes of April 8, 2008; and

(b) The Public Hearing Meeting Minutes of April 12, 2008.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

RECOGNITION OF YOUTH BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

4. Recognition of Art Students from William Ramsay Elementary School.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

OTHER

4.A Presentation of City of Alexandria Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee Report on the City Manager's Proposed Budget for FY 2009.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

PROCLAMATIONS (20 min.)

5. Presentation of a Proclamation for the Flora Krause Casey Public Health Award to Dr. Robert K. Wineland.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

6. Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing April 27-May 4, 2008 as Days of Remembrance.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

7. Presentation of a Proclamation in Recognition of the 30th Anniversary of the Cheerleader Competition at T.C. Williams High School on April 19, 2008.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

8. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring April as Fair Housing Month.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

OTHER

9. Verbal Report of the Presentation of the Annual Report by First Night Alexandria's President Mike Geissinger.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (five min.)

CONSENT CALENDAR (10-14)

(Resignations and Uncontested Appointments)

10. Receipt of the Following Resignations From Members of Boards, Commissions and Committees:

(a) Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee

Kevin Holmes

(b) Alexandria George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee

Cheryl Zadlo

Anthony Dale

11. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:

(a)

Alexandria Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

1 Representative of An Employer in the City Who Employs at Least

100 Employees

(b) Alexandria Board of Zoning Appeals

2 Citizen Members

1 Citizen-at-Large

(d) Historic Alexandria Resources Commission

1 Representative From the Alexandria Archaeological Commission

(e)

Alexandria Human Rights Commission

2 Citizen Members

(f) Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission

2 Members From Planning District I

(Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager)

12. Consideration of Monthly Financial Report for the Period Ending March 31, 2008.

13. Consideration of the FY 2007 Annual Report from the Park and Recreation Commission.

14. Consideration of Appropriation From Fiscal Year 2008 General Fund Contingent Reserve for King Street Gardens Lighting Enhancements.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS (three min.)

15. Alexandria Commission on HIV/AIDS

1 Member From and Representing the Northern Virginia AIDS Ministry

(NOVAM)

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

16. Alexandria Traffic and Parking Board
3 Citizen Members

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER FOR DISCUSSION (30 min.)

17. Consideration of a Report on Changing the Election of the Mayor, Members of the City Council and Members of the School Board From the May General Election Cycle to the November General Election Cycle, and of a Resolution Proposing an Advisory Referendum On This Issue During the November 4, 2008, General Election. (#31, 3/11/08, #12, 4/12/08)

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

18. Consideration of Authorization of Recommended Capital Project Allocations and Planned Expenditures.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

19. Consideration of a Contract Between the City of Alexandria and Sprint\Nextel to Reconfigure the City's Radio Frequencies.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

20. Consideration of Referral to the Planning Commission For Processing of a Text Amendment to Potomac Yard Coordinated Development District (CDD.)

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

20.A Consideration of Referral to the Planning Commission for Processing of a Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Text Amendment to Coordinated Development District (CDD) #7 to Amend the Development Special Use Permit Application for Alexandria Toyota.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

None

ORAL REPORTS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORAL REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

21. Public Hearing on the Increase in Real Estate Tax Revenue, at a Rate Not to Exceed $0.86 per $100 of Assessed Value, Attributable to the Increase in Value of Assessed Property as of January 1, 2008, and Known as the "Effective Rate Increase" Pursuant to Section 58.1-3321 of the Virginia Code. Adoption of the Tax Rate is Scheduled for May 5, 2008.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

22. Public Hearing on an Ordinance to Establish the General Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Rates for Calendar Year 2008 and to Conform the City Code to the Amendments to the Personal Property Tax Relief Act of 1998 Which Were Made by the General Assembly in 2006. Adoption is Scheduled For May 5, 2008. (#28.1, 3/11/08, #5.1, 3/15/08)

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

23. Public Hearing on an Ordinance to Establish the Additional Real Estate Tax Rate for Commercial and Industrial Property for Calendar Year 2008. Adoption is Scheduled For May 5, 2008. (#28.2, 3/11/08, #5.2, 3/15/08)

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

24. Public Hearing on an Ordinance to Increase the City’s Transient Lodging Tax from 5.5 to 7.5 Percent. Adoption is Scheduled For May 5, 2008. (#20, 4/8/08)
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

25. Public Hearing on an Ordinance to Increase the City’s Meals Tax From 3 to 4 Percent. Adoption is Scheduled For May 5, 2008. (#21, 4/8/08)

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

26. Public Hearing on an Ordinance to Increase the Threshold For Paying the Revenue-based Retail Gross Receipts Tax From $100,000 to $1,000,000. Adoption is Scheduled For May 5, 2008. (#22, 4/8/08)

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

27. Public Hearing on an Ordinance to Restrict Eligibility For Affordable Homeownership Preservation Program Grants. Adoption is Scheduled For May 5, 2008. (#23, 4/8/08)

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

28. Public Hearing on an Ordinance to Increase Ambulance Service Fees. Adoption is Scheduled For May 5, 2008. (#24, 4/8/08)

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

29. Public Hearing on an Ordinance to Increase Parking Meter Fees. Adoption is Scheduled For May 5, 2008. (#25, 4/8/08)

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

30. Public Hearing and Second Reading of an Ordinance to Increase Sewer Connection Fees. Adoption is Scheduled For May 5, 2008. (#26, 4/8/08)

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)

31. Public Hearing and Second Reading of an Ordinance to Increase the Business Professional and Occupational License Tax Rate Applicable to Pay Day and Car Title Lenders. Adoption is Scheduled For May 5, 2008. (#3, 4/14/08)

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

OTHER (three min.)

32. Consideration of City Council Schedule.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

Public Notices:

The Days of Remembrance Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at 12:00 noon at Market Square.

Budget Calendar for FY 09 Proposed Budget

Monday, April 28, 2008 - 7:00 p.m., Sister Cities Conference Room, Room 1101 - Budget Work Session on the Preliminary Add/Delete List.

Monday, May 5, 2008 - 6:00 p.m., Council Work Room - Budget Work Session on the Finalization of the Add/Delete List.

Monday, May 5, 2008, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers - Special Meeting on the Adoption of the Budget for FY 2009 and Tax Rate Adoption.

For copies of the above agendas, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 703 838-4550. Agendas may also be viewed on the City's website at www.alexandriava.gov. Please call the City Clerk's Office at 703 838-4550 to confirm that these meetings will be held.

This docket is subject to change.

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Full-text copies of ordinances, resolutions, and agenda items are available in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of the Council. Meeting materials are also available on-line at alexandriava.gov/council.

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Individuals with disabilities who require assistance or special arrangements to participate in the City Council meeting may call the City Clerk and Clerk of Council's Office at 838-4500 (TTY/TDD 838-5056). We request that you provide a 48-hour notice so that the proper arrangements may be made.

City Council meetings are closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.

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THE CABLECAST SCHEDULE OF GOVERNMENT MEETINGS ON CHANNEL 70 FOLLOWS:

Updated 04/11/08

APRIL 2008

April 11, City Council Meeting, *Replay of 04/08 Meeting*
April 12, City Council Public Hearing, 9:30 a. m. *LIVE*
April 14, City Council Budget Public Hearing Meeting, 4:00 p.m. *LIVE*
April 16, Board of Architectural Review – Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m., *LIVE*
April 17, Board of Zoning Appeals, 7:30 p.m., *Broadcast of 04/10 Meeting*
April 18, City Council Budget Public Hearing Meeting, 4:00 p.m. * Replay of 04/14 Meeting *
April 19, City Council Public Hearing - *Replay of 04/12 Meeting*
April 22, City Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m., *LIVE*
April 23, Board of Architectural Review – Parker Gray District, 7:30 p.m., *LIVE*
April 24, School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., *LIVE*
April 25, City Council Meeting, *Replay of 04/22 Meeting*

MAY 2008

May 5, City Council Budget Adoption, 7:00 p.m. *LIVE*
May 6, Planning Commission, 7:30 p. m. *LIVE*
May 7, Board of Architectural Review – Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m., *LIVE*
May 8, School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
May 8, Board of Zoning Appeals, 7:30 p.m., *TAPED
May 9, Board of Zoning Appeals, 7:30 p.m., *Broadcast of May 8 Meeting*
May 12, City Council Budget Adoption, *Replay of May 5 Meeting*
May 13, City Council Meeting, 7:00 p. m. *LIVE*
May 15, City Council Meeting, *Replay of May 13 Meeting*
May 17, City Council Public Hearing, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
May 21, Board of Architectural Review – Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m., *LIVE*
May 24, City Council Public Hearing, 7:30 p.m. *Replay of May 17 Meeting*
May 27, City Council Meeting, 7:00 p. m. *LIVE*
May 28, Board of Architectural Review – Parker Gray District, 7:30 p.m., *LIVE*
May 29, School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., *LIVE*
May 30, City Council Meeting, *Replay of May 27 Meeting*