1. Calling the Roll. The meeting was called to order at 7:21 p.m. by Mayor Euille, and the City Clerk called the roll; all the members of Council were present. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 2. Public Discussion Period. (a) Joyce Henderson, 5911 Edsall Road, with Top Ladies of Distinction, along with Ciara McPhail, president of Top Teens of America, presented Mayor Euille with a plaque for his belief and support in allowing their group to attend the Area 2 Leadership Conference in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. (b) Gene Kendall, 209 E. Luray Avenue, speaking on behalf of the Alexandria Neighborhood Health Services (Arlandria Health Center,) thanked Council for its support of its work over the past 10 years, financially and otherwise. Mr. Kendall said that since they have begun operating as a federally qualified health center as of February 2004, they have seen a 166 percent increase in Alexandria residents seeking health care, and over that same period of time, the City's support has increased only 11 percent. In February 2004, they had just under 2,000 City residents seeking health care, and as of June 30, 2007, that number is now close to 6,000 and they project that in 2009, that number will be close to 8,000. He spoke of their expansion and growth and said they are requesting FY 2009 grant increase of $65,000, as an adjustment to the base budget request, for a total grant request of $350,000. In addition, he said, they have requested a supplemental grant in the amount of $98,400 to cover the cost of their lease at the Adult Health Center at 2 East Glebe Road. He urged Council to seriously consider their request for an increase in funding, so that the Arlandria Health Center can continue to provide access to care for the neediest residents of the City. (c) Lyles Carr, 1525 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, said how proud he was of the Mayor and City Council for the position it took on immigration, and said he is proud to be part of a community that has that kind of compassionate embrace. Not only is it reflective of the kind of community where neighbors look out for neighbors, but it was smart. Immigrants come in and become part of the economy and often they step into positions and jobs that others don't take and start to work their way up and become contributing members of their broader community. He said it was smart and compassionate, and he thanked Council for its vision, its caring and its leadership. * * * * * * City Council went into recess at 7:34 p.m. in order to attend and testify at the Virginia Air Pollution Control Board Public Hearing at the Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson Street, and reconvened the Council meeting at 8:25 p.m. * * * * * * Public Discussion Period. (continued) (d) Bert Ely, 200 S. Pitt Street, spoke about the process by which the City determined where new Gadsby style street lights will be placed in the 300 block of South Lee Street. He showed on an illustration the placement of the lights in an eight block area, and there has been a mix of Gadsby style street lights and modern, high up lights in the area that have been positioned in a decidedly irregular pattern, paralleling the haphazard placement of street lights throughout Old Town. However, he said, there has been some success in placing the new Gadsby style lights in an alternating side of the street or zigzag pattern, as now exists in the 200-400 blocks of Prince Street. He said the zigzag light pattern should have continued into the 300 block of S. Lee Street in conjunction with utility undergrounding and would have had there not been a last minute unannounced change in the light placements. He noted that after consultations with residents of the block, the City adopted a revised plan, which continued the zigzag pattern in the 200 block of S. Lee Street, while providing an even distribution of light along the 300 block, and that is the plan that should have been followed. Mr. Ely said that plan was scrapped for the October 23 placement pattern, presumably because two residents objected to lights being placed in front or near their homes, and he understood that Jon Wilbor paid at least $20,000 to the City to facilitate the change. He said a consistent pattern and open process for placing lights should be followed, whereby lights are placed for the common good and the aesthetic appearance of Old Town, and he recommended that Council adopt that process and direct the City Manager to place the lights along the 300 block of S. Lee Street in accordance with the September 29 plan. (e) Carolyne Roehrenbeck, 313 S. Lee Street, said there was no consultation with any of the neighbors. Mayor Euille asked to get a report from staff on what the practice and policies are relative to a project like this, noting that he never heard of a block of neighbors paying for something that they want or don't want, and he asked for the response in writing, detailing specifics and what the standard processes are, and he said the communication issue also needs to be resolved. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (3-7) Planning Commission 3. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2007-0098 5220 FILLMORE AVENUE HOME CHILD DAY CARE Public Hearing and Consideration of a request to operate a home child day care; zoned R-12/Residential. Applicant: Mossammat Razia Khatun PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 5-0 4. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2007-0099 209 MADISON STREET WATERFRONT CAFE - AMENDMENT Public Hearing and Consideration of a request to amend a special use permit to extend the days of operation at an existing restaurant; zoned OCM(50)/Office Commercial Medium. Applicant: Kun Yong Ha PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 5-0 5. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2007-0101 611 SOUTH ALFRED STREET (Parcel Address: 601 South Alfred Street) HOME CHILD DAY CARE Public Hearing and Consideration of a request to operate a home child day care; zoned RB/Residential. Applicant Ruth Walker PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 5-0 6. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2007-0100 3648 & 3650 KING STREET ATLANTIS FAMILY RESTAURANT - EXPANSION Public Hearing and Consideration of a request to amend a special use permit for an expansion and increased seating at an existing restaurant, and a request for a parking reduction; zoned CG/Commercial General. Applicant: Vasilios and Dimitrios Patrianakos for DP, Inc by Mary Catherine Gibbs PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 5-0 7. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2007-0026 4251 EISENHOWER AVENUE CITY PUBLIC RECYCLING CENTER Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for continued operation of the City's public recycling drop-off and leaf mulching center; zoned POS/Public Open Space. Applicant: City of Alexandria, Department of Transportation and Environmental Services PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval w/amendments 5-0 END OF ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR City Council adopted the consent calendar, with the removal of items #3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, as follows: 3. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation. (separate motion) 4. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation. (separate motion) 5. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation. (separate motion) 6. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation. (separate motion) 7. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation, with a new condition #6 to read: This special use permit shall expire five years from the date of this approval, or upon the adoption of the Eisenhower West Small Area Plan, whichever occurs first; provided, however, that this small area plan limitation shall not be effective in the event the small area plan is adopted within the five year period, and continuation of the use is consistent with the adopted plan. (separate motion) Council Action:_________________________________________________________ REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER 8. Public Hearing on the Proposed City Legislative Package for the 2008 General Assembly Session (#13, 10/23/07) City Council held the public hearing and scheduled adoption for November 27, 2007. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued) Planning Commission (continued) 9. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2007-0097 430 HUME AVENUE (Parcel Address: 426 Hume Avenue) MOPEDLAND Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for an amendment to allow the outdoor display of scooters; zoned CSL/Commercial Service Low. Applicant: Mopedland, Inc. by Bernard Gratz PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval w/amendments 5-0 City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 10. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2007-0103 1026 KING STREET (Parcel Address: 1024 King Street) HANK'S OYSTER BAR Public Hearing and Consideration of a request to amend a special use permit to increase the hours of operation, add mixed drinks, and increase the number of seats at an existing restaurant; zoned CD/Commercial Downtown. Applicant: Hank's Oyster Bar Old Town, LLC by David Chamowitz, attorney PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommend Approval 5-0 City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 11. Deferral From the May 12, 2007 Meeting for Final Passage of an Ordinance to Approve an Encroachment For a Marquee at 1101 Queen Street. (#14, 5/12/07 and #20, 05/08/07) (ROLL-CALL VOTE) City Council passed the ordinance to approve an encroachment for a marquee at 1101 Queen Street. (ORD. NO. 4503) Council Action:_________________________________________________________ REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued) DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR (12-14) Planning Commission (continued) 12. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2007-0029 625 BURNSIDE PLACE (Parcel Address: 619 Burnside Place) POTOMAC RECYCLING Public Hearing and Consideration of a request to amend a special use permit to increase the allowed daily tonnage at a waste recycling facility; zoned I/Industrial. Applicant: Sandra Crippen (Deferred from June and October dockets) PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: DEFERRED (improper notice) 13. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2007-0104 1743 KING STREET ERNIE'S CRAB HOUSE Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for an amendment to increase the hours and the seating at a restaurant; zoned OCH/Office Commercial High. Applicant: James Mao PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: DEFERRED (improper notice) 14. DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2006-0019 2312 MOUNT VERNON AVENUE 2312 MOUNT VERNON AVENUE MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT Public Hearing and Consideration of a request for a form based development special use permit, with site plan and modifications, to construct a retail/office mixed use building; zoned CL/Commercial Low. Applicant: Shops at Del Ray, LLC by Duncan Blair, attorney PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: DEFERRED (applicant's request) END OF DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR City Council noted the deferrals. Council Action:_________________________________________________________ Executive Session. 15. Consideration of Convening An Executive Session Closed to the Public To Discuss the Acquisition of Real Property for Public Purposes. At 9:12 p.m., City Council convened in Executive Session, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(3) of the Code of Virginia, for the purpose of discussing the acquisition of real property for public purposes. At 9:42 p.m., City Council reconvened the meeting. City Council moved to authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to proceed with the acquisition of the property which was the subject of the executive session along the lines discussed with Council. City Council adopted the resolution pertaining to the Executive Session. (RES. NO. 2251) Council Action:_________________________________________________________ * * * * * * The meeting adjourned at 9:43 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.