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Office of the City Clerk
January 5, 2010

City Council Will Hold 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.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

2. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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

(a) The Regular Meeting Minutes of December 8, 2009;

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

(c) 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.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________






PROCLAMATIONS

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

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

OTHER

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

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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

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



REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

(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.

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

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

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS (three min.)

16. Commission for Women
1 Citizen Member

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

17. Commission on Persons with Disabilities
2 Citizen Members

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

20. Sanitation Authority
1 Citizen Member

Council Action:_________________________________________________________





REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER FOR DISCUSSION (60 min.)

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

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
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.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

24. Receipt of 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.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

26. Consideration of Release of Funds from the FY 2010 Contingent Reserve Account to the 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

Council Action:_________________________________________________________



ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORAL REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (10 min.)

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]

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

OTHER (three min.)

28. Consideration of City Council Schedule.

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.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

Public Notices:

The City's Legislative Subcommittee will meet at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Workroom on January 15, 22, 29, and February 5, 2010.

This docket is subject to change.

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Full-text copies of ordinances, resolutions, and agenda items are available in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of the Council. Meeting materials are also available on-line at alexandriava.gov/council.
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Individuals with disabilities who require assistance or special arrangements to participate in the City Council meeting may call the City Clerk and Clerk of Council's Office at 703-746-4550 (TTY/TDD 838-5056). We request that you provide a 48-hour notice so that the proper arrangements may be made.

City Council meetings are closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.
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THE CABLECAST SCHEDULE OF GOVERNMENT MEETINGS ON CHANNEL 70 FOLLOWS:
Updated 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*