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Office of the City Clerk
January 13, 2010

City Council Held a Work Session on the Urban
Forestry Implementation Plan and Athletic Fields at
5:30 p.m. in the City Council Work Room.


Regular Meeting
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - - 7:00 p.m.

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OPENING

1. Calling the Roll.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Euille, and the Deputy City Clerk called the roll; all members of Council were present.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

2. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance.

City Council observed a moment of silence and recited the 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 December 8, 2009;

(b) The Public Hearing Meeting Minutes of December 12, 2009; and

(c) The Special Meeting Minutes of December 29, 2009.

City Council approved the regular meeting minutes of December 8, 2009, the public hearing meeting minutes of December 12, 2009 and the special meeting minutes of December 29, 2009.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

RECOGNITION OF YOUTH BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

4. Recognition of Jacob Landa For His Academic and Athletic Achievement.

City Council recognized Jacob Landa for his academic and athletic achievement.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

PROCLAMATIONS

5. Presentation of an Award From Fire Chief Magazine For Its Bronze Award For Fire Station 9 (Potomac Yard) Architecture, and From FIERO (Fire Industry Equipment Research Organization) For Fire Station 9 Superior Design.

City Council was presented an award from Fire Chief Magazine for its bronze award for Fire Station 9 (Potomac Yard) Architecture and from FIERO for Fire Station 9 Superior Design.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

OTHER

6. Presentation of the Northern Virginia Comprehensive Gang Assessment 2003 - 2008.

Mr. Billingsley, Director of Information and Demographic Services Divisions, Northern Virginia Regional Commission, gave an oral report and responded to questions and comments from Council about the Gang Assessment.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

CONSENT CALENDAR (7-15)

(Resignations and Uncontested Appointments)

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

(a) Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee

8. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:

(a) Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee
3 Citizen Members

(b) Archaeological Commission
1 Member-at-large

(c) Beautification Commission
2 Citizen Members

(d) Commission on Employment
1 Business Representative From Among Recognized Area
Businesses Including Minority-owned and Small Businesses

(e) Commission on Information Technology
1 Member Representing the Alexandria City Library Board
1 Member From and Representing the Alexandria Chamber of
Commerce

(f) Landlord-Tenant Relations Board
1 Low-income Tenant

(g) Sister City Committee
1 Citizen Member

(Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager)

9. Consideration of Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Consortium Funding Agreement with the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments for the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP2).

(Ordinances for Introduction)

10. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend and Reordain Section 3-2-321 (License Required; License Tax Levied and Billed) and Section 3-2-222 (Exempt Vehicles to Obtain License) of Article R (License Taxes on Motor Vehicle, Trailers and Semitrailers) of Chapter 2 (Taxation) of Title 3 (Finance, Taxation and Procurement) of the Alexandria City Code.

11. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Implement the Zoning Master Plan Amendment For Carlyle That Was Approved by the Planning Commission and Council in December 2009.

12. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Eliminate the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Task Force.

13. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Formally Codify the Alexandria Gang Prevention Community Task Force.

14. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Formally Codify the Alexandria Beautification Commission.

15. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Formally Codify the Parks and Recreation Commission.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

City Council approved the consent calendar. The City Manager's recommendations were as follows:

7. City Council accepted the following resignations with regret: (a) Khalil Gueye, Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee; (b) Patty Donmoyer, Commission for Women; and (c) Michael Lyons, Commission on Employment.

8. City Council made the following appointments: (a) reappointed Sean Kennedy and Nicholas Kuhn and appointed Constance Troutman as the three citizen members to the Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee; (b) appointed James McCall as the member-at-large to the Archaeological Commission; (c) reappointed Ruth McKenty and Oscar Martin as the two citizen members to the Beautification Commission; (d) appointed Florence King as the business representative from among recognized area businesses including minority-owned and small businesses to the Commission on Employment; (e) reappointed Lynda Rudd as the member representing the Alexandria City Library Board and appointed Page Moon as the member from and representing the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce to the Commission on Information Technology; (f) reappointed Geraldine Baldwin as the low income tenant to Landlord-Tenant Relations Board; and (g) appointed Steronica Dunston as the citizen member to the Sister City Committee.

9. City Council authorized the City Manager to execute the requested Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP2) Consortium Funding Agreement with the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) in order to meet the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) requirement that such agreements be ratified by January 29, 2010.

10. City Council passed the ordinance on first reading and scheduled it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, January 23, 2010.

11. City Council passed the ordinance on first reading and scheduled it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, January 23, 2010.

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

13. City Council passed the ordinance on first reading and scheduled it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, January 23, 2010.

14. City Council passed the ordinance on first reading and scheduled it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, January 23, 2010.

15. City Council passed the ordinance on first reading and scheduled it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, January 23, 2010.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS

16. Commission for Women
1 Citizen Member

City Council appointed William (Bill) Smith as the citizen member to the Commission on Women.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

17. Commission on Persons with Disabilities
2 Citizen Members

City Council appointed Mary (Mollie) Danforth and Kent Fee as the two citizen members to the Commission on Persons with Disabilities.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

18. George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee
1 Representative of the Business Community Nominated by the
Chamber of Commerce

City Council waived the residency requirement and reappointed Thomas Shaw as the representative of the business community nominated by the Chamber of Commerce to the George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

19. Public Health Advisory Commission
1 Citizen Member Who Shall Not Be a Health Professional

City Council reappointed Arlene Hewitt as the citizen member who shall not be a health professional to the Public Health Advisory Commission.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

20. Sanitation Authority
1 Citizen Member

City Council reappointed Edward Semonian as the citizen member to the Sanitation Authority.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER FOR DISCUSSION

21. Presentation by Staff on the City's Response to the December Snow Storm. (verbal report)

City Manager Hartmann, Mr. Penn, Emergency Management Coordinator and Fire Chief Thiel gave a verbal report on the City's response to the December Snow Storm and responded to questions and concerns from City Council about the response to the storm.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

22. Consideration of a Grant Application to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Grant Program, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA.)

This item has been withdrawn from the docket.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

23. Request from ACT for Alexandria for the City to Partner in Establishing the ACTion Alexandria Network to Better Engage Residents in Civic Problem Solving and Increase Philanthropy.

City Council: (1) appropriated funds from unspent Comprehensive Services Act general fund support to the Department of Human Services budget in the amount of $50,000, which will then be encumbered specific to this project; and (2) authorized the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

24. Receipt of the Monthly Financial Report for the Period Ending November 30, 2009.

City Council received the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending November 30, 2009.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

25. Consideration of Proposed Restructured Pharmacy Program at the Alexandria Health Department.

City Council approved the Alexandria Health Department restructured pharmacy program to take effect on March 31, 2010 (FY 2010), which includes maintaining one full-time pharmacist position funded by budgeted City monies which are part of the Health Department cooperative budget.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

26. Consideration of Release of Funds from the FY 2010 Contingent Reserve Account to the Alexandria Transit Company for DASH Bus Operations.

City Council approved the release of $200,000 from the FY2010 City Council Contingent Reserves account to Alexandria Transit Company for DASH Bus operations.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

None

ORAL REPORTS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

and

ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

(a) Mayor Euille reported that Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) held two meetings to address the $40 million budget shortfall that they are facing and the WMATA staff offered two recommendations to the Board to solve the shortfall, neither considering a fare increase. Mayor Euille stated that the Board will hold a public hearing and add a recommendation for fare increases up to 10 cents. Mayor Euille noted that the public hearing will be held Wednesday, January 27, 2010, at 5:30 p.m., at the WMATA headquarters at 600 5th Street and the public will have a chance to express their opinion on the recommendations and offer suggestions for handling the shortfall. Mayor Euille also stated that the Board will hold a special meeting on January 28 to vote on the recommendations.

(b) Mayor Euille reported that H1N1 flu vaccinations are available to everyone. Mayor Euille stated that the vaccines are available at the Casey Health Center at 1200 North Howard Street by appointment and walk-ins are accepted.

(c) Mayor Euille reported that City staff has drafted a letter that included recommendations from the December public hearing meeting the Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRAC) project to Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) representative Nick Nicholson. Mayor Euille noted that all comments from Council members are needed to send the letter to him as soon as possible. Mayor Euille also reported that a productive meeting was held last week with VDOT, BRAC, Duke Realty and City staff and BRAC and Army officials have committed to continue to work with the City to address all the issues relative to the traffic impacts in the area surrounding the project. Mayor Euille noted that he testified at the National Capitol Planning Commission public hearing regarding the architectural aspects of the project and the he reported that the commissioners decided to include the Remote Inspection Facility (RIF) with the proposed project.

(d) Mayor Euille reported that the Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Celebration Service will be held on Friday, January 15 at the Alfred Street Baptist Church at 7:00 p.m. and the Annual Poster Contest in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., will be held here at City Hall in the Viola Lawson Lobby on Monday, January 18 at 1:00 p.m.

(e) Vice Mayor Donley reported that Governor-Elect McDonnell will be at the Carpenter's Shelter on Thursday at 10:30 a.m., and he hoped all members of Council would be present to greet the new governer.

(f) Vice Mayor Donley reported that a member of the Sheriff's Department was involved in an off-duty incident over the holidays and the officer was able to stop a break-in that was in progress at his neighbor's house. Vice Mayor Donley congratulated the officer for his quick action and for responding so valiantly in the situation.

(g) Councilman Fannon reported that there will be a forum on January 26 at T.C. Williams High School, Minnie Howard Campus, explaining all the mentoring opportunities available in the City and he encouraged citizens to come out and become a mentor to a child.

(h) Councilman Krupicka reported that there will be a community meeting on traffic planning in the West End on January 20 at William Ramsey Elementary School and he encouraged citizens to come out and participate in the meeting.

(i) Councilman Krupicka requested an update on Verizon FIOS negotiations from Citizen Assistance Director Boyd.

In response to the request, Ms. Boyd stated that the negotiations between the City and Verizon has ceased because Verizon has ceased negotiations nationwide concerning expansion into new markets. Ms. Boyd and City Attorney Banks responded to questions from Council about the cessation of negotiations and possible next steps for the City to take to encourage Verizon to consider Alexandria as a new market opportunity.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORAL REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER

None.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

27. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Bonds by the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Alexandria for Protestant Episcopal High School. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council approved the resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds by the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Alexandria for Protestant Episcopal High School. (RES. NO. 2378)
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

OTHER

28. Consideration of City Council Schedule.

City Council: (1) changed the date of the joint work session with the Planning Commission on Potomac Yard from Tuesday, January 26 to Tuesday, February 9; (2) changed the date of the King Street Retail and Parking Study work session from Tuesday, February 9 to Tuesday, February 23; (3) changed the date of the Small Business City Process Improvements work session from Tuesday, February 23 to Tuesday, January 26; and (4) received the revised calendar which included a faith-based forum hosted by the City's Complete Count Committee to promote the upcoming Census in April on Tuesday, February 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the George Washington National Masonic Memorial auditorium, 101 Callahan Drive.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

EXECUTIVE SESSION

29. Consideration of Convening An Executive Session Closed to the Public For the Purpose of Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Pending Litigation and Legal Matters and to Discuss Plans to Protect Public Safety.


At 10:36 p.m., City Council convened in executive session, pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711(a)(7) and (20) to consult with legal counsel regarding pending litigation and legal matters and to discuss plans to protect public safety.

At 11:39 p.m., City Council reconvened the meeting.

City Council adopted a resolution pertaining to the Executive Session. (RES. NO. 2379)
Council Action:_________________________________________________________
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The meeting was adjourned at 11:40 p.m.

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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


This docket is subject to change.

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THE CABLECAST SCHEDULE OF GOVERNMENT MEETINGS ON CHANNEL 70 FOLLOWS:
Updated 1/5/2010
JANUARY 2010

January 5, Planning Commission, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
January 6, Board of Architectural Review – Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
January 12, City Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m. *LIVE*
January 14, School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
January 14, Board of Zoning Appeals, 7:30 p.m. *TAPED*
January 15, City Council, 6:00 p.m. *Replay of 1/12 Meeting*
January 19, Board of Zoning Appeals, 6:00 p.m. *Broadcast of 1/14 Meeting*
January 20, Board of Architectural Review – Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
January 21, School Board Public Hearing Meeting, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
January 23, City Council Public Hearing, 9:30 a.m. *LIVE*
January 26, City Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m. *LIVE*
January 27, Board of Architectural Review – Parker Gray District, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
January 29, City Council, 6:00 p.m. *Replay of 1/26 Meeting*
January 30, City Council Meeting Public Hearing, 9:30 a.m. *Replay of 1/23 Meeting*
FEBRUARY 2010

February 2, Planning Commission, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
February 3, Board of Architectural Review – Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
February 9, City Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m. *LIVE*
February 11, School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
February 11, Board of Zoning Appeals, 7:30 p.m. *TAPED*
February 12, City Council, 6:00 p.m. *Replay of 2/09 Meeting*
February 15, Board of Zoning Appeals, 6:00 p.m. *Broadcast of 2/11 Meeting*
February 17, Board of Architectural Review – Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
February 20, City Council Public Hearing, 9:30 a.m. *LIVE*
February 23, City Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m. *LIVE*
February 24, Board of Architectural Review – Parker Gray District, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
February 25, School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
February 26, City Council, 6:00 p.m. *Replay of 2/23 Meeting*
February 27, City Council Meeting Public Hearing, 9:30 a.m. *Replay of 2/20 Meeting*