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Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 - - 6:00 p.m.

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Present: Mayor William D. Euille, Vice Mayor Kerry J. Donley, Members of Council Frank H. Fannon, Alicia Hughes, K. Rob Krupicka, Redella S. Pepper and Paul C. Smedberg.

Absent: None.

Also Present: Mr. Hartmann, City Manager; Mr. Banks, City Attorney; Ms. Evans, Deputy City Manager; Mr. Jink, Deputy City Manager; Mr. Baier, Director, Transportation and Environmental Services (T&ES); Ms. Hamer, Director, Planning and Zoning (P&Z); Mr. Lerner, Deputy Director, T&ES; Mr. Gates, Assistant City Manager, City Manager's Office; Ms. Baker, City Engineer, T&ES; Mr. Johnson, Chief Financial Officer/Director, Office of Management and Budget; Ms. Triggs, Director, Finance; Ms. Collins, Assistant City Manager for Community and Human Services; Mr. Caton, Legislative Director, City Manager's Office; Fire Chief Thiel; Police Chief Cook; Mr. Catlett, Director, Office of Building and Fire Code Administration; Mr. Mallamo, Director, Office of Historic Alexandria; Ms. Boyd, Director, Citizen Assistance; Mr. Castrilli, Communications Director, City Manager's Office; Ms. Taylor, Financial Management Coordinator, Office of Management and Budget; Ms. Frizzell, Assistant City Attorney, City Attorney's Office; Ms. Snow, Assistant City Attorney, City Attorney's Office; Mr. Eisinger, Budget Analyst, Office of Management and Budget; Mr. Spengler, Director, Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities; Dr. Gilmore, Executive Director, Mental Health/Mental Retardation/Substance Abuse; Mr. Garbacz, Division Chief, T&ES; Mr. Williams, Fiscal Officer I, T&ES; Ms. Wheel, Division Chief, Police; Ms. Orr, Director, Human Resources; Mr. Weaver, Division Chief, T&ES/Solid Waste; Ms. Herring, Recycling Specialist, T&ES/Solid Waste; Ms. Wilkinson. Parking Planner, T&ES; Police Captain Ogden; Ms. McLean, ITS, 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 at 6:00 p.m. by Vice Mayor Donley, and the Deputy City Clerk called the roll; all members of Council except Mayor Euille and Councilwoman Hughes, were present. Both arrived during the Executive Session.

**The following item was taken out of order.**

47. Consideration of Convening a Closed Meeting For Consultation with Legal Counsel and Staff Regarding Pending Legal Matters.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Krupicka, seconded by Councilman Smedberg and carried 5-2, at 6:08 p.m., City Council convened in executive session, pursuant to Sections 2.2-3711(3) and (7) of the Code of Virginia, for the purpose of discussion or consideration for the acquisition of real property for public purpose or for the disposition of publicly held real property and for the consultation with legal counsel regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice. The voting was as follows:

Krupicka "aye" Donley "aye"
Smedberg "aye" Fannon "aye"
Euille absent Hughes "aye"
Pepper "aye"

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Krupicka, seconded by Councilman Smedberg and carried unanimously, at 7:07 p.m., City Council reconvened the meeting. The voting was as follows:

Krupicka "aye" Donley "aye"
Smedberg "aye" Fannon "aye"
Euille "aye" Hughes "aye"
Pepper "aye"

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Krupicka, seconded by Councilwoman Hughes and carried unanimously, City Council adopted a resolution pertaining to the Executive Session. The voting was as follows:

Krupicka "aye" Donley "aye"
Hughes "aye" Fannon "aye"
Euille "aye" Pepper "aye"
Smedberg "aye"

The resolution reads as follows:

RESOLUTION NO. 2399

WHEREAS, the Alexandria City Council has this 8th day of June 2010, recessed into executive session pursuant to a motion made and adopted in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and

WHEREAS, Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by the city council that such executive session was conducted in accordance with Virginia law;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the city council does hereby certify that, to the best of each member's knowledge, only public business matters that were identified in the motion by which the executive session was convened, and that are lawfully exempted by the Freedom of Information Act from the Act's open meeting requirements, were heard, discussed or considered by council during the executive session.

2. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance.

City Council observed a moment of silence and recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

(a) The Public Hearing Meeting Minutes of May 15, 2010; and

(b) The Regular Meeting Minutes of May 25, 2010.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Donley, seconded by Councilwoman Hughes and carried unanimously, City Council approved the public hearing meeting minutes of May 15, 2010 and the regular meeting minutes of May 25, 2010. The voting was as follows:

Donley "aye" Fannon "aye"
Hughes "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Euille "aye" Pepper "aye"
Smedberg "aye"

RECOGNITION OF YOUTH BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

4. Recognition of the Alexandria Aces Baseball Team.

Councilman Fannon reported that the Alexandria Aces Baseball Team would not be in attendance tonight because they were attending a Washington Nationals Game and invited everyone to come out and enjoy one of the Aces games this season.

5. Recognition of the T.C. Williams High School Cappies Nominees for Its Production of Chicago.

City Council recognized the T.C. Williams High School Cappies for its production of Chicago.

PROCLAMATIONS

6. Recognition of the Graduates of the Citizens Academy.

City Council recognized the graduates of the Citizens Academy.

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

CONSENT CALENDAR (7-25.1)

(Resignations and Uncontested Appointments)

7. Receipt of the Following Resignations From Members of Boards, Commissions and Committees: (A copy of the above resignations is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 7 (a-c); 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.) 8. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:

(a) Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
1 Representative Who is Employed By Or Affiliated With an
Organization That Promotes and Maintains Affordable Housing

(b) Alexandria-Gyumri Sister City Committee
1 Citizen Member

(c) Commission on HIV/AIDS
2 Citizens-at-large

(d) Commission on Persons with Disabilities
1 Citizen Member

(e) George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee
1 Citizen Member

(A copy of the above appointments is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 8 (a-e); 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

(Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager)

9. Consideration of Grant Application to the U.S. Department of Justice for the Renewal of the Justice Assistance Grant for the Police Department’s Part I Crimes Task Force for FY 2011.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 24, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 9; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

10. Consideration of a Grant Application to the U.S. Department of Justice for the Purchase of a Forensic Field Vehicle for the Crime Scene Investigation Unit of the Police Department.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 25, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 10; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

11. Consideration of a Grant Application to the Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission/Virginia Tourism Corporation Sesquicentennial Tourism Marketing Program.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 26, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 11; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

12. Consideration of a non-competitive Grant Application to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, Litter Prevention and Recycling Program, for Funding for the Adopt-a-Park Litter Control Program.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 25, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 12; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

13. Consideration of an Application for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funds for the Second Year of a Two-Year Expansion of the Alexandria Head Start Program.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 24, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 13; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

(Ordinances for Introduction)

14. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a 5-Year License Agreement to Authorize 106 Union Dublin, LLC to Utilize a Portion of Wales Alley and To Take Any Other Actions Necessary to Implement the Agreement.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 26, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 14; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the informal memorandum explaining the ordinance is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 14; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 3 of Item No. 14; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

15. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Make Supplemental Appropriations for Support of the City Government for Fiscal Year 2010.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 2, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 15; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the informal memorandum explaining the ordinance is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 15; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 3 of Item No. 15; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

16. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Make Appropriations for Support of the City Government for Fiscal Year 2011.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 27, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 16; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of the record by reference.

A copy of the informal memorandum explaining the ordinance is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 16; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 3 of Item No. 16; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

17. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend and Reordain the City’s Fire Prevention Code Article B (Fire Prevention) Of Chapter 2 (Fire Protection And Prevention), Title 4 (Public Safety), of the Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as Amended, to Comply With Changes in State Law and Regulations.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 1, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 17; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of the record by reference.

A copy of the informal memorandum explaining the ordinance is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 17; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 3 of Item No. 17; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

18. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend and Reordain the City's Food Code Section 11-2-3 (Adoption of the United States Food and Drug Administration/Public Health Service 2005 Food Code), Section 11-2-4 (Definitions) and Section 11-2-5 (Modifications to FDA Food Code) of Article A (General Provisions) and Section 11-2-51 (Submission of Plans, Specifications and Other Data; Inspection Prior to Operation; Fees) of Article E (Review of Plans and Specifications) of Chapter 2 (Food and Food Establishments), Title 11 (Health, Environmental and Sanitary Regulations) of the Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended, to Adopt and Amend Provisions of the FDA 2009 Food Code.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 26, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 18; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the informal memorandum explaining the ordinance is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 18; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 3 of Item No. 18; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

19. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend and Reordain the Amounts of the Civil Penalties For Violations of the City's Building Code Regulations Section 8-1-6 (Civil Penalties) of Chapter 1 (Building Code), Title 8 (Building Code Regulations) of the Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as Amended, to Reflect Current State Law.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 1, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 19; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the informal memorandum explaining the ordinance is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 19; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 3 of Item No. 19; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

20. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Increase Residential Parking Permit Fees.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 26, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 20; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference

A copy of the informal memorandum explaining the ordinance is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 20; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 3 of Item No. 20; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

21. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Establish and Fund the Storm Water Infrastructure Trust Fund Account.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 26, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 21; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the informal memorandum explaining the ordinance is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 21; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 3 of Item No. 21; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

22. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend the Rate of Funding For the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 18, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 22; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the informal memorandum explaining the ordinance is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 22; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 3 of Item No. 22; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

23. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance Setting the Fees and Charges for Recovering an Impounded Vehicle From the City's Impound Facility.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 25, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 23; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the informal memorandum explaining the ordinance is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 23; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 3 of Item No. 23; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

24. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend and Reordain the 1992 Master Plan (1998 ed.) of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, to Include the North Potomac Yard Small Area Plan in Accordance With the Text Amendment Previously Approved By City Council as Master Plan Amendment No. 2010-0002.

(A copy of the Master Plan Amendment is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 24; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the informal memorandum explaining the ordinance is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 24; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 24; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

25. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to amend and reordain the 1992 Master Plan (1998 ed.) and Zoning Map of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, to Reflect a Change in Zoning Designation for the Area That is Now the Freedmens' Cemetery Memorial in Accordance With the Amendment Previously Approved By City Council as Master Plan Amendment No. 2010-0001.

(A copy of the informal memorandum explaining the ordinance is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 25; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 25; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

25.1 Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Increase Parking Meter Rates in All Parking Meter Zones.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 26, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 25.1; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the informal memorandum explaining the ordinance is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 25.1; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 3 of Item No. 25.1; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Councilman Smedberg and carried unanimously, City Council approved the consent calendar, with the exception of docket items #14, #16, and #20, which were considered under separate motions. The City Manager's recommendations were as follows:

7. City Council accepted the following resignations with regret: (a) Brian Jacobson, Citizen Corps Council; (b) Sarah Almy, Early Childhood Commission; and (c) Katharine Vaughn, George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee.

8. City Council made the following appointments: (a) reappointed Patricia Arnaudo as the representative who is employed by or affiliated with an organization that promotes and maintains affordable housing to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee; (b) appointed Jennifer Bissett as the citizen member to the Alexandria-Gyumri Sister City Committee; (c) appointed Isaac Green and Amy Olson as the two citizens-at-large to the Commission on HIV/AIDS; (d) reappointed Petra Osborne as the citizen member to the Commission on Persons with Disabilities; and (e) reappointed Kathleen Kelly as the citizen member to the George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee.

9. City Council: (1) approved the renewal grant application (due June 30, 2010) to the U.S. Department of Justice in the amount of $67,088, which will provide funds for the Police Department's Part I Crimes Task Force in FY 2011; (2) authorized the City Manager to execute all necessary documents that may be required; and (3) affirmed that no City funds would be available to fund this program in FY 2011 or future years.

10. City Council: (1) approved the grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice in the amount of $140,000, which will provide funds to the Police Department to purchase a forensic field vehicle in the Crime Scene Investigations (CSI) unit; and (2) authorized the City Manager to execute all necessary documents that may be required.

11. City Council: (1) authorized a grant application to be submitted to the Virginia Sesquicentennial of American Civil War Commission/Virginia Tourism Corporation, requesting $5,000 in funding; and (2) authorized the City Manager to execute all necessary documents that may be required.

12. City Council authorized the City Manager to: (1) submit a non-competitive grant application to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, Litter Prevention and Recycling Program, for funding in the approximate amount of $16,764 for the Adopt-a-Park Litter Control Program (the exact amount to be determined by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality by September 1, 2010); (2) due to severe City budget constraints, affirm that no City funds will be available to fund this program in FY 2011 or future years; and (3) execute all the necessary documents that may be required.

13. City Council: (1) authorized the submission of a grant application, due June 30, 2010, in the amount of $319,425, consisting of $313,162 for Head Start program operations and $6,263 for training and technical assistance; and (2) authorized the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

15. City Council passed the ordinance on first reading and scheduled it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, June 12, 2010.

17. City Council passed the ordinance on first reading and scheduled it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, June 12, 2010.

18. City Council passed the ordinance on first reading and scheduled it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, June 12, 2010.

19. City Council passed the ordinance on first reading and scheduled it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, June 12, 2010.

21. City Council passed the ordinance on first reading and scheduled it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, June 12, 2010.

22. City Council passed the proposed ordinance on first reading and set it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, June 12, 2010.

23. City Council passed the proposed ordinance on first reading and set it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, June 12, 2010.

24. City Council passed the ordinance on first reading and scheduled it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, June 12, 2010.

25. City Council passed the ordinance on first reading and scheduled it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, June 12, 2010.

25.1 City Council passed the proposed ordinance on first reading and set it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, June 12, 2010.

The voting was as follows:

Pepper "aye" Donley "aye"
Smedberg "aye" Fannon "aye"
Euille "aye" Hughes "aye"
Krupicka "aye"

14. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a 5-Year License Agreement to Authorize 106 Union Dublin, LLC to Utilize a Portion of Wales Alley and To Take Any Other Actions Necessary to Implement the Agreement.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 26, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 14; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the informal memorandum explaining the ordinance is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 14; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 3 of Item No. 14; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

Councilman Smedberg inquired whether the money collected from the lease of the alley would be used toward cleaning and beautification efforts in the vicinity of the project.

In response to Councilman Smedberg, Deputy City Manager Jinks stated that there had not been any discussion of what to do with the proceeds. Mr. Jinks noted that the Special Use Permit did have a condition for the operator to clean the alley twice daily.

Councilman Smedberg stated that if there was a desire among the members of Council, some of the funds could possibly be designated for historic restoration and cleanup in the area.

Councilman Fannon expressed concern about the width of the alley once the seating was allowed and the possible hazards created by cars using it.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Smedberg, seconded by Vice Mayor Donley and carried unanimously, City Council: (1) passed the ordinance on first reading and scheduled it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on June 12; and (2) authorized the City Manager to execute the attached 5 year license agreement with 106 Union Dublin, LLC and to take any other actions necessary to implement the agreement. The voting was as follows:

Smedberg "aye" Fannon "aye"
Donley "aye" Hughes "aye"
Euille "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Pepper "aye"

16. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Make Appropriations for Support of the City Government for Fiscal Year 2011.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 27, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 16; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of the record by reference.

A copy of the informal memorandum explaining the ordinance is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 16; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 3 of Item No. 16; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

Councilwoman Hughes expressed concerns about contracting/consulting fees in the FY 2011 budget and inquired about the scope of services associated with the $54 million in the budget for these items.

In response to Councilwoman Hughes, Financial Management Coordinator Taylor stated that the kick-off with department heads and financial representatives is beginning, starting with an inventory of every line item in the non-personnel budget.

City Manager Hartmann noted that the information should be available to Council early in the fall.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Smedberg, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council passed the ordinance on first reading and scheduled it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, June 12, 2010. The voting was as follows:

Smedberg "aye" Donley "aye"
Pepper "aye" Fannon "aye"
Euille "aye" Hughes "aye"
Krupicka "aye"

20. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Increase Residential Parking Permit Fees.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 26, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 20; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference

A copy of the informal memorandum explaining the ordinance is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 20; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 3 of Item No. 20; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

Councilman Fannon requested that Council consider amending the proposed ordinance and having the fee for the first car's registration remain at $15.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Fannon, seconded by Councilwoman Hughes and carried unanimously, City Council passed the ordinance on first reading and scheduled it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, June 12, 2010. The voting was as follows:

Fannon "aye" Donley "aye"
Hughes "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Euille "aye" Pepper "aye"
Smedberg "aye"

CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS

26. Board of Zoning Appeals
1 Citizen Member

(The following persons volunteered for appointment to the above Commission)


NAME: ENDORSED BY:

Sean Holihan
Stephen Koenig
David Shattls
Daniel Straub

(Material pertaining to the above appointment is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 26; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, ballots were distributed, tellers were appointed and the ballots tallied with the following results: City Council appointed Stephen Koenig as the citizen member to the Board of Zoning Appeals. The voting was as follows:


Euille - Holihan
Donley - Koenig
Fannon - Koenig
Hughes - Koenig
Krupicka - Holihan
Pepper - Holihan
Smedberg - Koenig

27. Public Records Advisory Commission
1 Citizen Member

(The following persons volunteered for appointment to the above Commission)

NAME: ENDORSED BY:

J. Glenn Eugster
Luke Nichter

(Material pertaining to the above appointment is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 27; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, ballots were distributed, tellers were appointed and the ballots tallied with the following results: City Council appointed J. Glenn Eugster as the citizen member to the Public Record Advisory Commission. The voting was as follows:

Euille - Eugster
Donley - Eugster
Fannon - Eugster
Hughes - Eugster
Krupicka - Eugster
Pepper - Eugster
Smedberg - Eugster

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER FOR DISCUSSION

28. Consideration of a Proposed Amendment to the City Charter and City Code on the Procedure for Master Plan Amendments.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 4, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 28; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

Councilwoman Hughes stated that an ad hoc committee should look at the potential charter amendments and submit a recommendation to Council whether the amendments should become part of the City's Legislative Package in the fall. Councilwoman Hughes also stated that tonight's formal action was inappropriate and requested that an ad hoc committee be established to bring this and any other changes to Council during the fall legislative session.

Members of Council expressed concern about the amount of staff time this proposal will require for analysis, the time needed to fully vet the issue and the lack of a defined problem at the present time.

WHEREUPON, a motion was made by Councilwoman Hughes, seconded by Vice Mayor Donley, to create an ad hoc committee to review the procedure for Master Plan Amendments and report back to Council in September. The motion failed 2-5 and was as follows:

Hughes "aye" Fannon "no"
Donley "aye" Krupicka "no"
Euille "no" Pepper "no"
Smedberg "no"

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Donley, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried 6-1, City Council retained the current system for the processing of master plan amendments and not seek a change to the City Charter. The voting was as follows:

Donley "aye" Fannon "aye"
Pepper "aye" Hughes "no"
Euille "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Smedberg "aye"

29. Receipt of the Monthly Financial Report for the Period Ending April 30, 2010.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 26, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 29; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Councilman Smedberg and carried unanimously, City Council received the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending April 30, 2010. The voting was as follows:

Pepper "aye" Donley "aye"
Smedberg "aye" Fannon "aye"
Euille "aye" Hughes "aye"
Krupicka "aye"

30. Consideration of Two License Agreements with the Potomac Riverboat Company and Polak Steamboat, Inc. to Berth the Matthew Hayes, Admiral Tilp, Cherry Blossom, Miss Christin and a Workboat in Commercial Dock Space at the City Marina.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 2, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 30; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

Director of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Spengler gave a presentation of the license agreements and requested that Council make a policy consideration of whether to collect the taxes from the commercial boats. Mr. Spengler responded to questions from Council about the collection of the taxes from commercial boats using the City Marina.

WHEREUPON, a motion was made by Councilman Fannon, seconded by Vice Mayor Donley, for City Council to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the five-year license agreements (January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2014) with the Potomac Riverboat Company and Polak Steamboat, Inc., allowing them to continue to berth the Matthew Hayes, Admiral Tilp, Cherry Blossom, Miss Christin and an unnamed workboat in the commercial dock space at the City Marina with the collection of the property taxes.

WHEREUPON, an amendment was made to the motion by Vice Mayor Donley, seconded by Councilwoman Hughes, to include a new (9)(iii) stating that "a portion of the payments shall be allocated to the personal property taxes due on the vessel." The amendment failed 2-5 and the voting was follows:

Donley "aye" Fannon "no"
Hughes "aye" Krupicka "no"
Euille "no" Pepper "no"
Smedberg "no"

WHEREUPON, an amendment was made to the motion by Councilman Krupicka, seconded by Councilwoman Hughes and carried unanimously, to reduce each year's licensing fee by $2000 as listed in the proposal. The voting was as follows:

Krupicka "aye" Donley "aye"
Hughes "aye" Fannon "aye"
Euille "aye" Pepper "aye"
Smedberg "aye"

The voting on the main motion as amended was as follows:

Krupicka "aye" Donley "aye"
Hughes "aye" Fannon "aye"
Euille "aye" Pepper "aye"
Smedberg "aye"

31. Consideration of License Agreement with LA Yachts to Berth the Potomac Belle in Commercial Dock Space at the City Marina.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 2, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 31; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Donley, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council approved and authorized the City Manager to execute the five-year license agreement (January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2014) with LA Yachts allowing it to berth the Potomac Belle in commercial dock space at the City Marina. The voting was as follows:

Donley "aye" Fannon "aye"
Pepper "aye" Hughes "aye"
Euille "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Smedberg "aye"

32. Consideration of the Alexandria Community Services Board’s FY 2011-FY 2015 Housing Plan.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 27, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 32; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Donley, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council approved the Alexandria Community Services Board's proposed FY 2011 - FY 2015 Housing Plan and authorized the Board to seek funding to implement the plan subject to City Council approval of any effort to seek such funding. The voting was as follows:

Donley "aye" Fannon "aye"
Pepper "aye" Hughes "aye"
Euille "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Smedberg "aye"

33. Consideration of Staff Recommendation on Use of a Radio Frequency Identification System in the City’s Recycling Bins.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 2, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 33; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

Transportation and Environmental Services Director Baier gave a presentation on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags for recycling bins, noting that the Transportation and Environmental Services (T&ES) department would be using them for inventory control and performance measurements. Director Baier and Ms. Herring, Recycling Specialist, responded to questions and concerns from Council about the new recycling bins.

WHEREUPON, a motion was made by Councilman Fannon, seconded by Councilwoman Hughes, to approve option 2 to purchase the new recycling carts without the RFID tags. The motion failed 2-5 and the voting was as follows:

Fannon "aye" Donley "no"
Hughes "aye" Krupicka "no"
Euille "no" Pepper "no"
Smedberg "no"

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Krupicka, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried 6-1, City Council approved the purchase of recycling containers with the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags. The Solid Waste Division will use the RFID tag to track the street, by block, leaving off the house numbers. Transportation and Environmental Service (T&ES) would not track customer containers by individual names or specific addresses, only by street or block. This should address the privacy concerns and still enable the City to collect data for public education. Citizens may retain their current yellow bins if they do not want to receive a new bin with the RFID tag. The voting was as follows:

Krupicka "aye" Donley "aye"
Pepper "aye" Fannon "no"
Euille "aye" Hughes "aye"
Smedberg "aye"

34. Consideration of Funding From Contingent Reserves for a BRAC-133 Management Position.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 1, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 34; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

Council asked questions of staff about recruitment, qualifications, compensation for the position and the timeframe for hiring.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Donley, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council approved the establishment of a two-year ovehire position for a BRAC-133 Project Management Position, and allocated $124,203 from Council's FY 2011 Contingent Reserve account to fund this position. The voting was as follows:

Donley "aye" Fannon "aye"
Pepper "aye" Hughes "aye"
Euille "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Smedberg "aye"

35. Consideration of Staff Report on Changes in the Virginia Supplemental Retirement System.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 2, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 35; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

Councilman Smedberg recommended that City Council refer the issue of having City employees hired after July 1, 2010, pay all or a portion of the required member contribution (5% of salary) for the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) to the City Council Pension/Compensation Committee for review and discussion over the summer and at Council's fall retreat.

Councilman Fannon noted that if City Council took no action, all new employees will pay 5% toward VRS pension cost, giving the City a budget savings of $175,000 over FY 2011.

City Manager Hartmann, Legislative Director Caton and Human Resources Director Orr responded to questions and concerns from Council about the recommendation for no contributions from new employees, the impact this would have on hiring potential, and the formal resolution Council needed to adopt stating their position on VRS contribution.

Councilman Krupicka requested that the resolution be placed on the docket for consideration at the next legislative meeting and consider what actions other jurisdictions are taking concerning the matter in order to make an informed decision.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Smedberg, seconded by Councilwoman Hughes and carried 6-1, City Council referred the issue of having City employees hired after July 1, 2010, pay all or a portion of the required member contribution (5% of salary) for the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) to the City Council Pension/Compensation Committee for review and discussion over the summer and a Council's fall retreat and City Council requested that a resolution be docketed for adoption at Council's June 22 meeting that will address Council's wishes at that time (either no employee contribution or some contribution up to five percent) to present to the State Legislature. The voting was as follows:

Smedberg "aye" Donley "aye"
Hughes "aye" Fannon "no"
Euille "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Pepper "aye"

36. Consideration of Staff Report on Taxicab Issues.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 1, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 36 & 37; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Krupicka, seconded by Councilwoman Hughes and carried unanimously, City Council received the staff report on Taxicab Issues. The voting was as follows:

Krupicka "aye" Donley "aye"
Hughes "aye" Fannon "aye"
Euille "aye" Pepper "aye"
Smedberg "aye"

37. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Delay the 2009 Annual Taxicab Industry Review.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 1, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 36 & 37; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the informal memorandum explaining the ordinance is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 37; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 37; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Krupicka, seconded by Councilwoman Hughes and carried unanimously, City Council passed the ordinance on first reading and scheduled it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, June 12, 2010. The voting was as follows:

Krupicka "aye" Donley "aye"
Hughes "aye" Fannon "aye"
Euille "aye" Pepper "aye"
Smedberg "aye"

38. Report on Proposed Amendments to the Ordinance to Amend Chapter 7 (Animals and Fowl), Article C (Dogs and Other Animals) of the City Code to Reflect Current State Law on Providing Dogs With Adequate Space and Adequate Shelter and to Prohibit the Tethering of Dogs for More Than One Hour Per Day, Subject to Certain Conditions, and Which Has Been Set for Public Hearing for Saturday, June 12, 2010.

(A copy of the City Attorney's memorandum dated June 8, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 38; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 38; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Donley, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council passed the revised ordinance on first reading and scheduled it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, June 12, 2010. The voting was as follows:

Donley "aye" Fannon "aye"
Pepper "aye" Hughes "aye"
Euille "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Smedberg "aye"

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

None.

ORAL REPORTS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

(a) Mayor Euille reported that the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Board of Directors will vote on their budget on June 22. Mayor Euille stated that there would be a fare increase but no reduction in services for the transit authority. Mayor Euille noted that the Board decided to transfer $25 million from the Capital Maintenance side to the operating side in order to balance the budget, resulting in a total increase of $25 million for compact members. Mayor Euille pointed out that for the City of Alexandria, instead of the $1.6 million set aside in the budget, there would only be a $200,000 increased contribution.

(b) Mayor Euille reported that there would be a meeting on June 9 with Congressman Moran, the National Park Service and the Virginia Department of Transportation to discuss Jones Point Park, focusing on parking under the bridge and the construction plan and program.

(c) Councilman Fannon congratulated the Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Department on two successful Memorial Day events: the Memorial Service honoring fallen Vietnam Veterans at Rocky Versace Memorial at the Mount Vernon Elementary School and the Annual Memorial Day Jazz Festival at Fort Ward Park. Councilman Fannon invited everyone to join the festivities next year.

(d) Councilwoman Hughes reported that the City's chapter of the Virginia Jaycees ranked #7 at the National Convention in New Orleans for having an outstanding chapter.

(e) Councilwoman Hughes reported that the Governor's Commission on Governmental Affairs/Restructuring met last Friday in Richmond and a preliminary report will be available in September. Councilwoman Hughes stated that she will be a member of the Intergovernmental Relations subcommittee and she noted that she would be happy to take suggestions from members of Council to present to the subcommittee for consideration.

ORAL REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER

None.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

39. Consideration of a Resolution To Increase the Fee for Solid Waste Hauler Permits.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 18, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 39; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Krupicka, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried 6-1 by roll-call vote, City Council adopted the resolution to increase solid waste hauler permit fees. The voting was as follows:

Krupicka "aye" Donley "aye"
Pepper "aye" Fannon "no"
Euille "aye" Hughes "aye"
Smedberg "aye"

The resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2400

WHEREAS, under Section 2.07 of the City Charter, City Council has the authority to establish fees to be charged for services provided by the City; and

WHEREAS, under City Code Section 5-1-53(a), City Council is required to set by resolution the fee that is to be paid as defined in Section 5-1-53(a) of the City Code, for the City to issue applicants permits per vehicle; authorizing the applicant to collect, transport or dispose of solid waste, ashes, or yard debris collection and disposal of solid waste, ashes, yard debris and recyclable material, in the city during the fiscal year; and

WHEREAS, City Council has now determined that it is necessary and desirable to increase the permit fee to $300 for all other vehicles;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ALEXANDRIA

1. That, beginning in fiscal year 2011, the charge for the City to issue applicants permits per vehicle, authorizing the applicant to collect, transport or dispose of solid waste, ashes, or yard debris collection and disposal of solid waste, ashes, yard debris and recyclable material, in the city shall be $300 for all other vehicles.

2. That the fee established in Section 1 above shall apply to the permit for the collection and disposal services provided by the permit applicant during fiscal year 2011 and, unless and until revised by the City Council, to such services provided during subsequent fiscal years.

3. That this resolution shall be effective on the date and at the time of adoption.

40. Consideration of a Resolution to Increase Fees for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Activities Including Rental of Fields, Garden Plots, Youth Sports Registration and Field Use, and Adult Fitness Programs.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 25, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 40; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Smedberg, seconded by Vice Mayor Donley and carried unanimously by roll-call vote, City Council adopted the resolution for the recommended fee increase of field rental fees, garden plot rental fees, adult fitness fees, youth sports registration fees and youth sports field use fees, effective July 1, 2010. The voting was as follows:

Smedberg "aye" Fannon "aye"
Donley "aye" Hughes "aye"
Euille "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Pepper "aye"

The resolution reads as follows:

RESOLUTION NO. 2401

Resolution to Adopt Fees Increases Administered by
the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities for FY 2011

WHEREAS, the last increase to non-programmatic fees collected by the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities (RPCA) occurred in Fiscal Year 2010; and

WHEREAS, the majority of non-programmatic fees charged by RPCA fell within the Baltimore Washington CPI-U fee adjustment guidelines set forth by City Council in Fiscal Year 2008; and

WHEREAS, the costs of providing Leisure Services to the general taxpayer continue to increase and the fees do not cover the entire costs of these programs; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, that the Field Rental Fee, Garden Plot Rental Fee, Adult Fitness Fee, Youth Sports Registration Fee and Youth Sports Field Use Fee administered by the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities shall be as updated beginning July 1, 2010, as follows:

Section (a) Field Rental fees are hereby established as contained in Attachment 2.

Section (b) Garden Plot Rental fees are hereby established as contained in Attachment 2.

Section (c) Adult Fitness fees are hereby established as contained in Attachment 2.

Section (d) Youth Sports Registration fees are hereby established as contained in Attachment 2.

Section (e) Youth Sports Field Use fees are hereby established as contained in Attachment 2.

41. Consideration of a Resolution To Increase the Fees for Right-of-Way and Excavation Permits.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 25, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 41; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Smedberg, seconded by Vice Mayor Donley and carried 6-1 by roll-call vote, City Council adopted the resolution to increase the fees for right-of-way and excavation permits. The voting was as follows:

Smedberg "aye" Fannon "no"
Donley "aye" Hughes "aye"
Euille "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Pepper "aye"

The resolution reads as follows:

RESOLUTION NO. 2402

WHEREAS, under Section 2.07 of the City Charter, City Council has the authority to establish fees to be charged for services provided by the City; and

WHEREAS, under City Code Section 3-1-8(a), except as otherwise expressly provided in this code or in the zoning ordinance, all fees and charges for applications submitted to; for permits and approvals issued by, and for activities, programs and services provided by, the City of Alexandria shall be established by resolution of the City Council

WHEREAS, City Council has now determined that it is necessary and desirable to increase the excavation permit fee to $200.00, all right-of-way permit fees to $100.00; and reserved parking fees to $20.00 for non-metered spaces and $30.00 for metered spaces;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ALEXANDRIA

1. That, beginning in fiscal year 2011, the fee for excavation permits shall be $200.00 per permit, and the fee for right-of-way permits shall be $100.00 per permit, and reserved parking will be $20 for non-metered spaces and $30 for metered spaces.

2. That the fees established in Section 1 above shall apply to excavation permits, right-of-way permits and reserved parking, unless and until revised by the City Council, to such services provided during subsequent fiscal years.

3. That this resolution shall be effective on the date and at the time of adoption.

42. Consideration of a Resolution To Increase Sanitary Sewer Line Maintenance Fees.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 26, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 42; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Hughes, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously by roll-call vote, City Council adopted the resolution to increase sanitary sewer line maintenance fees. The voting was as follows:

Hughes "aye" Donley "aye"
Pepper "aye" Fannon "aye"
Euille "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Smedberg "aye"

The resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2403

WHEREAS, under Section 2.07 of the City Charter, City Council has the authority to establish fees to be charged for services provided by the City; and

WHEREAS, under City Code Section 5-6-211(d), except as otherwise expressly provided in this code or in the zoning ordinance, all sewer usage charges by; the City of Alexandria shall be established by resolution of the City Council


WHEREAS, City Council has now determined that it is necessary and desirable to increase the sanitary sewer line maintenance charge to $1.25 per 1,000 gallons of usage;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ALEXANDRIA

1. That, beginning in fiscal year 2011, the fee for the sanitary sewer line maintenance charge shall be $1.25 per 1,000 gallons of usage.

2. That the fees established in Section 1 above shall apply to sanitary sewer line maintenance charge, unless and until revised by the City Council, to such services provided during subsequent fiscal years.

3. That this resolution shall be effective on the date and at the time of adoption.

43. Consideration of a Resolution To Set The Fine For Parking Meter Violations in FY 2011.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 25, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 43; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Hughes, seconded by Vice Mayor Donley and carried 6-1 by roll-call vote, City Council adopted the resolution to increase the fine for parking meter violations from $35 to $40. The voting was as follows:

Hughes "aye" Fannon "no"
Donley "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Euille "aye" Pepper "aye"
Smedberg "aye"

The resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2404

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2.03(x) of the City Charter, City Council has the authority to use parking meters to assess charges for the privilege of parking on designated public streets in the City; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 46.2-1220 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, City Council has the authority to impose a penalty for violation of City ordinances that govern parking in spaces controlled by parking meters; and

WHEREAS section 1-1-7 of The Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended, provides, in pertinent part, that whenever any provision of The Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended, prohibits an act or declares an act to be unlawful, and provides no specific penalty for the violation of its terms, the violation shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding $2,500.00; and

WHEREAS, City Council has now determined that it is necessary and desirable to increase the fine for parking meter violations from $35.00 to $40.00;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA:

1. That, beginning in fiscal year 2011, the fine for the violation of any provision of Article G (Parking Meters) of Chapter 8 (Parking and Traffic Regulations), Title 10 (Transportation and Environmental Services) shall be $40.00.

2. That this resolution supersedes and rescinds all prior resolutions of City Council that established a fine or penalty for the parking meter violations described in Section 1, above.

3. That the fine established in Section 1, above, shall remain in effect during subsequent fiscal years until it is revised by the City Council.

44. Consideration of a Resolution Raising Fares for the Paratransit Program.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 26, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 44; 06/0810, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Donley, seconded by Councilman Smedberg and carried 6-1 by roll-call vote, City Council adopted the resolution raising fares for the Paratransit Program. The voting was as follows:

Donley "aye" Fannon "aye"
Smedberg "aye" Hughes "no"
Euille "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Pepper "aye"

The resolution was as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2405

WHEREAS, under Section 2.07 of the City Charter, City Council has the authority to establish fees to be charged for services provided by the City; and

WHEREAS, under City Code Section 3-1-8(a), except as otherwise expressly provided in this code or in the zoning ordinance, all fees and charges for applications submitted to; for permits and approvals issued by, and for activities, programs and services provided by, the City of Alexandria shall be established by resolution of the City Council; and

WHEREAS, City Council has now determined that it is necessary and desirable to increase the DOT passenger fare to $3 per trip for inside the City and up to 5 miles outside the City, and increase the DOT passenger fare to $5 per trip for all 5 mile and over outside the City trips;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ALEXANDRIA

1. That, beginning in fiscal year 2011, the DOT passenger fare shall be $3 per trip for inside the City and up to 5 miles outside the City, and $5 per trip for all 5 mile and over outside the City trips.

2. That the fees established in Section 1 above shall apply to the DOT inside and outside of the City passenger fare, unless and until revised by the City Council, to such services provided during subsequent fiscal years.

3. That this resolution shall be effective on the date and at the time of adoption.

45. Consideration of a Resolution to Apply for Revenue Sharing Program Funding from the Virginia Department of Transportation for the Reconstruction of Edsall Road.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 26, 2010, is on file in Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 45; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Hughes, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously by roll-call vote, City Council: (1) adopted the resolution to apply for a FY 2011 Revenue Sharing Program funding allocation from the Virginia Department of Transportation for the continued reconstruction of Edsall Road; and (2) authorized the City Manager to submit this resolution and Designation of Funds, an enter into any agreements with the state that may be required to receive these funds should the requested allocation be approved. The voting was as follows:

Hughes "aye" Donley "aye"
Pepper "aye" Fannon "aye"
Euille "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Smedberg "aye"

The resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2406

At a regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council of the City of Alexandria, Virginia held on June 8, 2020, on a motion by Councilwoman Hughes, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper, the following resolution was adopted by a vote 7 to 0:

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Alexandria desires to submit an application for an allocation of funds of $1,000,000 through the Virginia Department of Transportation Fiscal Year 2010-11 Revenue Sharing Program; and

WHEREAS, $1,000,000 of these funds are requested to fund the continued reconstruction of Edsall Road from Whiting Street to the western City limits;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council of the City of Alexandria, hereby supports this application for an allocation of $1,000,000 through the Virginia Department of Transportation Revenue Sharing Program.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City Council of the City of Alexandria hereby grants authority for the City Manager to execute project administration agreements for any approved revenue sharing projects.

OTHER

46. Consideration of City Council Schedule.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 3, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 46; 06/08/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Krupicka, seconded by Vice Mayor Donley and carried unanimously, City Council received the updated calendar which now includes: combining the ARHA joint work session with the community meeting scheduled for Monday, June 21, 2010; the joint work session with the School Board before the June 22 legislative meeting; and the Parker-Gray Roundtable Community Day on Saturday, June 26. The voting was as follows:

Krupicka "aye" Fannon "aye"
Donley "aye" Hughes "aye"
Euille "aye" Pepper "aye"
Smedberg "aye"

Councilwoman Hughes reported that she would be absent from the June 22 Legislative Meeting because of a diplomatic trip abroad for the American Council on Young Political Leaders.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

47. Consideration of Convening a Closed Meeting For Consultation with Legal Counsel and Staff Regarding Pending Legal Matters.

THIS WAS MOVED TO 6:00 P.M.
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THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED, upon motion by Vice Mayor Donley, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council adjourned the regular meeting of June 8 at 10:22 p.m. The voting was as follows:

Donley "aye" Fannon "aye"
Pepper "aye" Hughes "aye"
Euille "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Smedberg "aye"

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APPROVED BY:

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WILLIAM D. EUILLE MAYOR

ATTEST:

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Gloria A. Sitton, CMC Deputy City Clerk


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