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Office of the City Clerk
February 3, 2010

From 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m, City Council Will Hold a Work Session
on the Results of the Study of the Alexandria Torpedo Factory Arts
Center in the City Council Work Room.

From 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., City Council Will Hold its Regular
Legislative Meeting (see docket below.)

At 7:30 p.m., City Council Will Hold Budget Work Sessions on
Revenues and on Human Resource and Compensation Issues
in the City Council Work Room. (These Budget Work Sessions
Follow the Legislative Meeting.)


Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 - - 5:30 p.m.

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THIS MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 and WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 TO TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2010, DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS LEGISLATIVE MEETING WILL BEGIN AT 5:30 P.M.

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 Public Hearing Meeting Minutes of January 23, 2010; and

(b) The Regular Meeting Minutes of January 26, 2010

Council Action:_________________________________________________________



RECOGNITION OF YOUTH BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

4. Recognition of Anna Paez, Who Organized Clean-up of Four Mile Run Park.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

PROCLAMATIONS

5. Presentation of U.S. Green Building Council LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold Certification for the Charles Houston Recreation Center.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

OTHER

6. Presentation of the Proposed Annual Operating Budget for FY 2011 (Including Schools) Calendar Year 2010 Real Property Assessments, and the Proposed Capital Improvement Program for FY 2011-2020 (including the Schools CIP.)

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

7. Federal Issues for Discussion With Congressman James P. Moran.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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

CONSENT CALENDAR (8-12)

(Resignations and Uncontested Appointments)

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

(a) Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Amy Susskind

(b) Archaeological Commission
Dave Cavanaugh

(c) Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee
Beth Knisley



REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

9. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:

(a) Alexandria Transportation Commission
1 Alexandria Transit Company Board of Directors Member

(b) Commission on Persons with Disabilities
1 Representative of the Business Community From the
Chamber of Commerce

(c) Community Policy and Management Team
1 Representative of a Private Organization or Association
of Providers of Children's or Family Services Which
Provides Such Services Within the City on a Continuing
and Consistent Basis

(d) Environmental Policy Commission
1 Member From the Field of Environmental Sciences (e.g.,
Environmental/sanitary Engineering, Ecology, Geology,
Botany, Hydrology, Chemistry) Or Who Have Alexandria
Waterfront Expertise

(e) Historic Alexandria Resources Commission
1 Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association
Board of Governors Member

(f) Public Health Advisory Commission
1 Citizen Member Who Shall Not Be a Health Professional
1 Physician Practicing in the City, Nominated by the Medical
Society of Northern Virginia

(g) Public Records Advisory Commission
2 Citizen Members

(h) Waterfront Committee
1 Citizen Representative Who Resides East of Washington
Street and North of Pendleton Street

(i) Youth Policy Commission
1 Representative of the Business Community

(Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager)

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

10. Consideration of Funding Allocation for Rebuilding Together Alexandria.

11. Consideration of Funding Application from Homes for America to Support Multi-family Affordable Housing Rehabilitation for Elevator Modernization at Brent Place.

(Ordinances for Introduction)

12. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance Implementing a Zoning Map Amendment For Changing Carlyle Block P from CDD 1 to CDD 11, as Previously Recommended by the Planning Commission and Approved by City Council. (THIS ITEM IS BEING DEFERRED.)

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS (three min.)

13. George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee
1 Member Nominated by the Alexandria Jaycees

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

14. Park and Recreation Commission
1 Member from Planning District II
1 Member from Planning District III

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

15. Redevelopment and Housing Authority
1 Citizen Member

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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

16. Consideration of Recommendations and Status Report on Legislation Introduced at the 2010 General Assembly Session.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER FOR DISCUSSION (continued)

17. Receipt of the Monthly Financial Report for the Period Ending December 31, 2009.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

18. Consideration of a Grant Application to the Port Security Grant Program, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

19. Receipt of Staff Report on Proposed City Real Estate Disposition Policy and Progress Update.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

20. Staff Update Report on BRAC-133 and the Beauregard Corridor Small Area Planning Process.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

21. Staff Presentation on Joint Planning Issues Between Alexandria and Fairfax County.

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.)

22. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Property at 600 N. Henry Street for Future Open Space. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

22.1. Consideration of Resolution Affirming a City Manager Declaration of Local Emergency From February 4, 2010 at 6:00 p.m., to February 14, 2010 at 7:00 p.m., in Response to a Major Snow Storm. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Council Action:________________________________________________________

OTHER (three min.)

23. Consideration of City Council Schedule.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

EXECUTIVE SESSION

24. Consideration of Convening an Executive Session Closed to the Public to Discuss Land Acquisition.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________
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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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 2/1/2010
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*
MARCH 2010

March 2, Planning Commission, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
March 3, Board of Architectural Review – Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
March 9, City Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m. *LIVE*
March 10, City Council Budget Public Hearing, 4:00p.m. *LIVE*
March 11, School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
March 11, Board of Zoning Appeals, 7:30 p.m. *TAPED*
March 12, City Council, 6:00 p.m. *Replay of 3/09 Meeting*
March 13, City Council Public Hearing, 9:30 a.m. *LIVE*
March 15, Board of Zoning Appeals, 6:00 p.m. *Broadcast of 3/11 Meeting*
March 16, City Council Budget Public Hearing, 6:00 p.m.*Replay of 3/10 Meeting*
March 17, Board of Architectural Review – Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
March 20, City Council Meeting, 9:30 a. m. *Replay of 3/13 Meeting *
March 23, City Council Meeting 7:00 p.m. *LIVE*
March 24, Board of Architectural Review – Parker Gray District, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
March 25, School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
March 26, City Council, 6:00 p.m. *Replay of 3/23 Meeting*