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

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

Absent: Vice Mayor Donley.

Also Present: Mr. Hartmann, City Manager; Mr. Banks, City Attorney; Ms. Evans, Deputy City Manager; Mr. Jinks, Deputy City Manager; Mr. Castrilli, Communications Director, City Manager's Office; Mr. Gates, Assistant City Manager; Mr. Caton, Legislative Director, City Manager's Office; Mr. Baier, Director, Transportation and Environmental Services; Mr. Mason, Acting Division Chief, Human Resources; Police Chief Cook; Fire Chief Thiel; Mr. Trobridge, Director, Office of Information Technology; Dr. Gilmore, Director, Mental Health/Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse; Ms. Smith-Page, Director, Real Estate Assessments; Mr. Penn, Emergency Management Coordinator; Sheriff Lawhorne; Ms. Niebauer, Director, Office of Human Rights; Mr. McPike, Deputy Director, General Services; Ms. Baker, Director, Office on Women; Ms. Triggs, Director, Office of Finance; Ms. Boyd, Director, Citizen Assistance; Mr. Johnson, Chief Financial Officer; Ms. Taylor, Office of Management and Budget; Mr. Routt, Office of Management and Budget; Mr. Doku, Office of Management and Budget; Mr. Eisinger, Office of Management and Budget; Mr. Elliott, Office of Management and Budget; Mr. Schultz, Office of Management and Budget; Mr. Stewart, Office of Management and Budget; Mr. Touhill, Office of Management and Budget; Ms. Hamer, Director, Planning and Zoning; Mr. Mortiz, Planning and Zoning; Police Captain Ogden; Mr. Chesley, Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities; Ms. Colton, Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities; Mr. Catlett, Director, Office of Building and Fire Code Administration; Ms. Davis, Director, Office of Housing; Ms. McIlvaine, Deputy Director, Office of Housing; and Mr. Lloyd.

Recorded by: Jacqueline M. Henderson, City Clerk and Clerk of Council.

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City Council held a work session on the results of the study of the Alexandria Torpedo Factory Arts Center from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.

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OPENING

1. Calling the Roll.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Euille, and the City Clerk called the roll; all members of Council were present, with the exception of Vice Mayor Donley, who was absent.

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 January 23, 2010; and

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

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Krupicka, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council approved the public hearing meeting minutes of January 23, 2010 and the regular meeting minutes of January 26, 2010. The voting was as follows:

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

RECOGNITION OF YOUTH BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

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

This item was deferred.

PROCLAMATIONS

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

City Council received the award from the U.S. Green Building Council for the Charles Houston Recreation Center.

Mayor Euille noted two events at Charles Houston Recreation Center: the Human Rights Commission will have a community forum for youth on February 17 at 6:00 p.m., and they have invited key African-American leaders to talk about growing up in Alexandria. Mayor Euille noted that on February 27, there will be a reception beginning at 3:00 p.m. and program at 4:00 p.m. for the formal naming and dedication for the gymnasium and swimming pool at the new Charles Houston Recreation Center.

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NEW BUSINESS ITEM #1: Status Update on Recent Snow Storm: City Manager Hartmann, along with Director of Transportation and Environmental Services Baier, Fire Chief Thiel and Alexandria Public Schools Superintendent Sherman gave an update on the recent work during the snow storms and they responded to questions of City Council.

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(Item #7 was heard before item #6.)

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

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated February 3, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 7; 2/16/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

Legislative Director Caton went over the issues for discussion with Congressman Moran.

Congressman Moran went over the issues of request from City Council and responded to questions and comments from City Council.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Smedberg, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council approved the items for which the City will request action by the 2010 Congress. The voting was as follows:

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

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.)

City Manager Hartmann presented the FY 2011 Operating Budget and the proposed Capital Improvement Program for FY 2011-2020. Director of Real Estate Assessments Smith-Page reported on the 2010 real property assessments, and Chief Financial Officer Johnson spoke about revenue estimates and the General Assembly potential action and other potential budget issues.

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

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

(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. 8 (a-c); 2/16/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

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

(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. 9 (a-i); 2/16/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

(Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager)

10. Consideration of Funding Allocation for Rebuilding Together Alexandria.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated February 1, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 10; 2/16/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

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

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated February 1, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 11; 2/16/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

(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

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Krupicka, seconded by Councilwoman Hughes and carried unanimously, City Council adopted the consent calendar, with the removal of item #11 and considered it under separate motion. The City Manager's recommendations were as follows:

8. City Council accepted the following resignations with regret: (a) Amy Susskind, Affordable Housing Advisory Committee; (b) Dave Cavanaugh, Archaeological Commission; and (c) Beth Knisley, Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee.

9. City Council made the following appointments to boards and commissions: (a) reappointed Sean Kumar as the one Alexandria Transit Company Board of Directors member to the Alexandria Transportation Commission; (b) reappointed Thomas Lantz as the one representative of the business community (one from the Chamber of Commerce) to the Commission on Persons with Disabilities; (c) reappointed Gretchen Abell as the one 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 to the Community Policy and Management Team; (d) appointed Matthew Voorhees as the one member from the field of environmental sciences (e.g., environmental/sanitary engineering, ecology, geology, botany, hydrology, chemistry) or who have Alexandria waterfront expertise to the Environmental Policy Commission; (e) reappointed Stephanie Brown as the Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association Board of Governors member to the Historic Alexandria Resources Commission; (f) appointed Nairuby Beckles as the one citizen member who shall not be a health professional and reappointed John Klousia as the one physician practicing in the City, nominated by the Medical Society of Northern Virginia to the Public Health Advisory Commission; (g) reappointed Sammye Collins and appointed Jean K. Lavery as the two citizen members to the Public Records Advisory Commission; (h) reappointed Engin Artemel as the one citizen representative who resides east of Washington Street and north of Pendleton Street to the Waterfront Committee; and (i) reappointed Julian Owens as the one representative of the business community to the Youth Policy Commission.

10. City Council: 1. approved a grant of $35,000 in Housing Trust Fund (HTF) monies to Rebuilding Together Alexandria (RTA) to fund its activities in FY 2010; and 2. authorized the City Manager to execute all necessary documents and agreements.

12. This item was deferred at the request of the City Attorney.

The voting was as follows:

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

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

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated February 1, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 11; 2/16/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

Director of Housing Davis, along with Deputy Director McIlvaine, and Mr. Doug Smith, Chief Asset Manager with Homes for America, responded to questions of City Council.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Smedberg, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council approved a loan of $494,447 from the HOME funds portion of the Housing Opportunities Fund (HOF) for an elevator modernization project. The voting was as follows:

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

CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS

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

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

NAME: ENDORSED BY:

Sharon Sobel

(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. 13; 2/16/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, ballots were distributed, tellers were appointed and the ballots were tallied with the following results: City Council waived the residency requirement and reappointed Sharon Sobel as the member nominated by the Alexandria Jaycees to the George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee. The voting was as follows:

Euille - Sobel
Donley - absent
Fannon - Sobel
Hughes - Sobel
Krupicka - Sobel
Pepper - Sobel
Smedberg - Sobel

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

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

NAME: ENDORSED BY:

Planning District II:
Stephen Beggs
Robert Moir

Planning District III:
J. Glenn Eugster
Jeffrey Murphy

(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. 14; 2/16/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, ballots were distributed, tellers were appointed and the ballots were tallied with the following results: City Council reappointed Robert Moir as the one member from Planning District II and appointed Jeffrey Murphy as the one member from Planning District III to the Park and Recreation Commission. The voting was as follows:

Euille - Moir, Murphy
Donley - absent
Fannon - Beggs, Murphy
Hughes - Moir, Eugster
Krupicka - Beggs, Murphy
Pepper - Moir, Eugster
Smedberg - Moir, Murphy

15. Redevelopment and Housing Authority
1 Citizen Member

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

NAME: ENDORSED BY:

Christopher Lewis
Brett Libresco

(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. 15; 2/16/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, ballots were distributed, tellers were appointed and the ballots were tallied with the following results: There was no winner. The voting was as follows:

Euille - Lewis
Donley - absent
Fannon - Libresco
Hughes - abstained
Krupicka - Libresco
Pepper - Lewis
Smedberg - Libresco

Mayor Euille noted the request received from the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority Commissioners through executive director Roy Priest to defer action on the item so they could make sure they are seeking candidates that would be a benefit to the Board. Mayor Euille said the decision rests with Council and because they had two viable candidates, that they would move forward unless Council chose to do otherwise. Mayor Euille noted that the votes have been cast, there was not a successful winner because one applicant received two votes and the other received three votes, and the City Code states that applicants must have four votes of Council.

Councilman Smedberg suggested the revote be done this evening.

A MOTION WAS MADE by Councilwoman Hughes and seconded by Councilman Fannon, to defer the vote until the position has been readvertised.

After discussion and comments from City Council, the motion failed 2-4 and was recorded as follows:

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

City Council revoted on the appointment, and it is as follows:

WHEREUPON, ballots were distributed, tellers were appointed and the ballots were tallied with the following results: City Council appointed Brett Libresco as the one citizen member to the Redevelopment and Housing Authority. The voting was as follows:

Euille - Libresco
Donley - absent
Fannon - abstained
Hughes - did not vote
Krupicka - Libresco
Pepper - Libresco
Smedberg - Libresco

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER FOR DISCUSSION

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

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated February 8, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 16; 2/16/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

Legislative Director Caton made a presentation on the legislation.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Smedberg, seconded by Councilwoman Hughes and carried 5-0, City Council approved the legislative positions included in attachment 1 (recommended positions on bills of importance to the City) as recommended by City Council's Legislative Subcommittee (Vice Mayor Donley and Councilman Smedberg.) The voting was as follows:

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

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

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated February 1, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 17; 2/16/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

Chief Financial Officer Johnson made a presentation of the report.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Smedberg, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council received the monthly financial report for the period ending December 31, 2009. The voting was as follows:

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

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

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated February 3, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 18; 2/16/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

Fire Chief Thiel made a presentation of the report and responded to questions of City Council.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Smedberg, seconded by Councilwoman Hughes and carried unanimously, City Council: 1. approved the submission of the grant application (due February 12, 2010); and 2. authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents that may be required. The voting was as follows:

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

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

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated February 2, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 19; 2/16/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

Deputy Director of General Services McPike made a presentation of the staff report and he responded to questions of City Council.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Krupicka, seconded by Councilwoman Hughes and carried unanimously, City Council: 1. received the real property disposition update; and 2. received the proposed real estate disposition policy, and directed that it be disseminated for public comment and brought back to Council for action on March 23, 2010; and with the notation on page 3, subsection #4 in the staff report needs to be corrected to reflect Council's action from May 26, 2009. The voting was as follows:

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

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

Deputy City Manager Jinks, along with Director of Transportation and Environmental Services Baier, made a presentation on the staff update report on the BRAC-133 and the Beauregard Corridor Small Area Planning process and they responded to questions of City Council.

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

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated February 16, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 21; 2/16/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

Planning Deputy Director Moritz made a presentation of the report and he, along with Deputy City Manager Jinks, responded to questions of City Council.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Smedberg, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council authorized the Mayor to sign the letter to Fairfax County, with the changes to the letter as submitted by Councilman Smedberg and Councilwoman Hughes. The voting was as follows:

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

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

None

ORAL REPORTS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

None.

ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

None.

ORAL REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER

None.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

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

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated February 1, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 22; 2/16/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Krupicka, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried 6-0 by roll-call vote, City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager to proceed to contract for the purchase of property at 600 N. Henry Street for future open space, subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the report, utilizing $2.4 million of available open space funds to finance the purchase. The voting was as follows:

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

The resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2383
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PURCHASE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR USE AS PUBLIC OPEN SPACE

WHEREAS, the City of Alexandria, Virginia desires to acquire by purchase certain real
property located in the City at 600 North Henry Street; and

WHEREAS, the City is empowered by Chapter 13 of its charter to acquire by purchase or eminent domain private property for the purpose of carrying out its powers and duties; and

WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that the acquisition of the real property located at 600 North Henry Street is necessary and convenient to create public open space for the use and enjoyment of the citizens of the City and for the beautification of the City; and

WHEREAS, the City Council further finds and determines that a public necessity exists for the acquisition of the referenced property for such aforesaid public uses and purposes; and

WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to authorize the City Manager and, in the event necessary, the City Attorney to proceed with the acquisition of the real property;

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

1. That, after approval of this proposed open space acquisition by the Planning Commission pursuant to City Charter section 9.06, the City Manager and City Attorney be, and hereby are, authorized and directed to negotiate with and execute on behalf of the City a contract to acquire by purchase the real property located in the City at 600 North Henry Street at a price reasonably related in their judgment to the fair market value of the property, and on such terms and conditions as they deem advantageous to the City, and any such contract is hereby ratified and confirmed by the City Council; and
2. That the expenditure of funds from the Open Space Trust Fund Account necessary for the purchase and acquisition of the said real property be, and the same hereby is, authorized and approved; and
3. That the City Manager and City Attorney be, and hereby are, authorized and directed to take such additional actions as may be necessary or convenient to accomplish the acquisition of the easements as required by this Resolution; and
4. That the City Clerk be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to affix the seal of the City to such documents as may be necessary or convenient to accomplish the acquisition of the property as required by this Resolution; and
That this Resolution shall be effective immediately.

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]

(A copy of the resolution is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 22.1; 2/16/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Krupicka, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried 6-0 by roll-call vote, City Council adopted a resolution affirming a City Manager declaration of a 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. The voting was as follows:

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

The resolution reads as follows:

RESOLUTION NO. 2384

WHEREAS, on February 4, 2010, the City Manager, as the Director of Emergency Management of the City of Alexandria, as a result of a major snowstorm, found that the City of Alexandria faced emergency conditions of peril to life and property which threatened and constituted a disaster, and made a Declaration of Local Emergency; and

WHEREAS, state law and the city code require that such Declaration of Local Emergency be approved and confirmed by City Council, as the governing body of the City of Alexandria, Virginia.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, that the Declaration of Local Emergency, dated February 4, 2010, at 6:00 p.m., is approved and confirmed; provided, however, that such Declaration shall expire at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 14, 2010.

OTHER

23. Consideration of City Council Schedule.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated February 3, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 23; 2/16/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

Councilwoman Hughes noted that February is Black History Month and she said that on February 25 at Charles Houston Recreation Center, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., in association with the Urban League, will have a mixer called Communicating for Love and there will be a panel discussion taking place, and LaMarr Tyler, a playwright/filmmaker from Alexandria who has done a movie called Black and Married with Kids, will be part of the panel discussion. She said she would host a viewing of that movie at the Old Town Theatre at 9:30 p.m., followed by a panel discussion. There will also be a screening of Remember the Titans with a panel discussion following that on Sunday, February 28 at noon at the Old Town Theatre. She said that at 2:00 on February 28, the NAACP will host its annual Black History program at the Charles Houston Recreation Center. She said the 30th annual Salute to Women Awards Program will take place at the Crowne Plaza at 7:00 p.m., on March 22, sponsored by the Office on Women.

Councilman Fannon thanked the over 100 Alexandrians who came out this past Saturday for the second annual Alexandrians Have Heart Valentine's weekend food and clothing drive. He said there were two truckloads of food and clothes that was donated and it was taken to the Carpenter Shelter, the ALIVE food bank and Christ House.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Krupicka, seconded by Councilman Smedberg and carried unanimously, City Council adopted the Council schedule as follows: 1. change the date of the parking Study work session at 5:30 p.m. before Council's Tuesday, February 23 legislative meeting to 5:30 p.m. before Council's Tuesday, April 27 legislative meeting; 2. change the date of the joint work session with the Planning Commission and Potomac Yard from February 9 to Tuesday, February 23; and 3. received the revised calendar, which includes: a joint Community Transportation Workshop (BRAC 133 - Beauregard Planning Group regular meeting) at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 17 at John Adams Elementary School, 5651 Rayburn Avenue; a Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Citizen Information meeting to review the VDOT preliminary Interchange Justification Report on Mark Center access on Thursday, March 11 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at Minnie Howard School, 3801 West Braddock Road; the Mayor's annual State of the City Address at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 20 at the Fire Station at Potomac Yard, 2800 Main Line Boulevard; the third annual Spring for Alexandria service day event on Friday, April 30 from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.; the 12th annual Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 21 from 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., on Market Square; and the annual Commission on Persons with Disabilities awards reception at 5:30 p.m., before Council's Tuesday, June 22 legislative meeting in the Vola Lawson Lobby; and noted that the School Board work session on the budget would be March 15 instead of March 3. The voting was as follows:

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

EXECUTIVE SESSION

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

In lieu of going into executive session, City Council made the following motion:

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Krupicka, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council accepted the City Attorney recommendation previously provided to City Council on a legal matter. The voting was as follows:

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

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THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED, upon motion by Councilman Krupicka, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council adjourned the regular meeting of February 16, 2010 at 9:42 p.m, whereupon it went into a work session on the budget. The voting was as follows:

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



APPROVED BY:

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WILLIAM D. EUILLE MAYOR

ATTEST:

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Jacqueline M. Henderson
City Clerk and Clerk of Council



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