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June 9, 2010

City Council Called the Meeting to Order at 6:00 p.m.
in Order to Convene in Executive Session. (This is in lieu
of the Executive Session at the End of the Docket.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Consideration of Convening a Closed Meeting For
Consultation with Legal Counsel and Staff Regarding
Pending Legal Matters.


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

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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.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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

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.

At 7:07 p.m., City Council reconvened the meeting.

City Council adopted a resolution pertaining to the Executive Session. (RES. NO. 2399)

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 Public Hearing Meeting Minutes of May 15, 2010; and

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

City Council approved the public hearing meeting minutes of May 15, 2010 and the regular meeting minutes of May 25, 2010.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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

City Council recognizes the T.C. Williams High School Cappies for its production of Chicago.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

PROCLAMATIONS

6. Recognition of the Graduates of the Citizens Academy.

City Council recognized the graduates of the Citizens Academy.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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:

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

(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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

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 $46,263 for training and technical assistance; and (2) authorized the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

14. 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. (separate motion)

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.

16. City Council passed the ordinance on first reading and scheduled it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, June 12, 2010. (separate motion)

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.

20. City Council passed the ordinance on first reading and scheduled it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, June 12, 2010. (separate motion)

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, which sets the dedicated funding from real estate tax rate for affordable housing to 0.6 cents effective July 1, 2010, 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 to increase towing charges, impound service charges, and the impound lot storage fees 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 to increase parking meter rates in all meter zones on first reading, and set it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, June 12, 2010.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS

26. Board of Zoning Appeals
1 Citizen Member

City Council appointed Stephen Koenig as the citizen member to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

27. Public Records Advisory Commission
1 Citizen Member

City Council appointed J. Glenn Eugster as the citizen member to the Public Record Advisory Commission.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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.

City Council retained the current system for the processing of master plan amendments and not seek a change to the City Charter.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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

City Council received the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending April 30, 2010.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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.

City Council approved and authorized 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., to berth the Matthew Hayes, Admiral Tilp, Cherry Blossom, Miss Christin,and an unnamed workboat in the commercial dock space at the City Marina and Council agreed to reduce each year's licensing fee by $2000 as listed in the proposal.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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

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.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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

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.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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

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.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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

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.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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

City Council will docketed a resolution 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.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

36. Consideration of Staff Report on Taxicab Issues.

City Council received the staff report on Taxicab Issues.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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

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

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.

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.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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 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.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORAL REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER

None.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

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

City Council adopted the resolution to increase solid waste hauler permit fees. (RES. NO. 2400)
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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.

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. (RES. NO. 2401)
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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

City Council adopted the resolution to increase the fees for right-of-way and excavation permits. (RES. NO. 2402)
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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

City Council adopted the resolution to increase sanitary sewer line maintenance fees. (RES. NO. 2403)
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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

City Council adopted the resolution to increase the fine for parking meter violations from $35 to $40. (RES. NO. 2404)
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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

City Council adopted the resolution raising fares for the Paratransit Program. (RES. NO. 2405)
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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

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. (RES. NO. 2406)
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

OTHER

46. Consideration of City Council Schedule.

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.

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

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.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________
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The meeting was adjourned at 10:22 p.m.

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