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Office of the City Clerk
November 4, 2009

City Council Will Hold a Work Session
on the Proposed City Legislative Package
For the 2010 General Assembly With the
City’s Legislative Delegation at 5:30 p.m.
in the City Council Work Room.


Regular Meeting
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - - 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 Public Hearing Meeting Minutes of October 17, 2009; and

(b) The Regular Meeting Minutes of October 27, 2009.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

RECOGNITION OF YOUTH BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

None.

PROCLAMATIONS

None.




REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (five min.)
CONSENT CALENDAR (4-12)

(Resignations and Uncontested Appointments)

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

5. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:

(a) Alexandria-Gyumri Sister City Committee
1 Citizen Member

(b) Archaeological Commission
1 Citizen Member From Planning District II

(c) Commission on Aging
1 Citizen Member

(d) Commission on HIV/AIDS
1 Citizen-at-Large

(e) George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee
1 Member Nominated by the Friendship Veterans
Fire Engine Association

(f) Local Emergency Planning Committee
1 Representative of a Community Group

(g) Park and Recreation Commission
1 Planning District II Member

(h) Youth Policy Commission
1 Member From the Park and Recreation Commission
1 Parent From School Board District A
1 Member of Professions Which Require Special Training
or Knowledge in Issues Affecting Youth
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

(Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager)

6. Receipt of Report of the City Council Naming Committee on Naming the Gymnasium and Pool at Charles Houston Recreation Center.

7. Authorization to Apply for Renewed Grant Monies to Fund a Mentoring Program Administered By the Alexandria Court Services Unit.

(Ordinances for Introduction)

8. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend and Reordain Section 3-2-246 (Exemptions; Limitations on Application) of Article N (Tax on Meals Sold by Restaurants) of the Alexandria City Code.

9. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Add a New Article X (Pollution Control Equipment Tax Exemption) to Chapter 2 (Taxation) of Title 3 (Finance, Taxation and Procurement) of the Alexandria City Code.

10. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Repeal Article T (Daily Rental Tax) and to Adopt and Reordain a New Article T (Short-Term Rental Tax) to Chapter 2 (Taxation) and 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 Adopt an Amendment to Section 11-513 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance to Apply the Zoning Regulations Governing Certain Small Businesses to the Cameron Station Development.

12. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Make Supplemental Appropriations For The Support of the City Government For Fiscal Year 2010.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

Council Action:_________________________________________________________





PUBLIC HEARING:

13. Public Hearing and Consideration of the Recommendation of the City Council Naming Committee to Name the City's New DASH Maintenance Facility in Honor of the Late William B. Hurd.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS (three min.)

14. Archaeological Commission
1 Member at Large

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

15. USS Alexandria Liaison Committee
1 Representative From the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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

16. Consideration City Charter Amendments Regarding Council Elections Which May Be Considered as a Part of the Legislative Package for the 2010 General Assembly Session.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

17. Consideration of Authorizing the City Manager to Approve Construction Permits Allowing BRAC-133 Related Local Road Improvements to Seminary Road and Beauregard Street.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________ 18. Consideration and Approval of Phase I Projects (Fugitive Dust Controls) Under the 2008 Project Schedule and Agreement Between the City and Mirant Potomac River LLC.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

19. Receipt of the Monthly Financial Report for the Period Ending September 30, 2009.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER FOR DISCUSSION (continued)

20. Receipt of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2009.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

21. Receipt of Listing of Delinquent Taxes and Authorization to Advertise the Listings and Write Off Balances Less than Twenty Dollars.

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 (five min.)

22. Consideration of Budget Resolution Establishing the Process to be Used to Adopt Operating Budgets and Capital Improvement Programs. [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 For Discussion or Consideration of the Acquisition of Real Property for a Public Purpose.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

Public Notices:

City Council will hold its Council Retreat on Saturday, November 7, 2009, at 8:30 a.m., at the Transportation and Environmental Services and Recreation Department's Maintenance Facilities Building at 2900 Business Center Drive, Alexandria.

Members of City Council will attend the dedication ceremony for the President Gerald R. Ford Park on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. at 1422 and 1426 Janney's Lane.
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 11/2/2009
NOVEMBER 2009

November 4, Board of Architectural Review – Old & Historic District, 7:00 p.m. *LIVE*
November 5, School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
November 5, Planning Commission, 7:30 p.m. *TAPED*
November 6, Planning Commission, 6:00 p.m. *Replay of 11/5 Meeting*
November 10, City Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m. *LIVE*
November 12, Board of Zoning Appeals, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
November 13, City Council Meeting, 6:00 p.m. *Replay of 11/10 Meeting*
November 16, School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
November 18, Board of Architectural Review – Parker Gray District, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
November 21, City Council Public Hearing, 9:30 a.m. *LIVE*
November 24, City Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m. *LIVE*
November 30, City Council Meeting, 6:00 p.m. *Replay of 11/24 Meeting*
DECEMBER 2009

December 1, Planning Commission, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
December 2, Board of Architectural Review – Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
December 5, City Council Meeting, 6:00 p.m. *Replay of 11/21 Meeting*
December 8, City Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m. *LIVE*
December 9, Board of Architectural Review – Parker Gray District, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
December 10, Board of Zoning Appeals, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
December 11, City Council, 6:00 p.m. *Replay of 12/8 Meeting*
December 12, City Council Public Hearing, 9:30 a.m. *LIVE*
December 16, Board of Architectural Review – Old & Historic District, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
December 17, School Board Public Hearing Meeting, 7:30 p.m. *LIVE*
December 19, City Council Meeting Public Hearing, 9:30 a.m. *Replay of 12/12 Meeting*