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Regular Meeting
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - - 7:00 p.m.

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

Absent: None.

Also Present: Mr. Hartmann, City Manager; Mr. Banks, City Attorney; Ms. Evans, Deputy City Manager; Mr. Jinks, Deputy City Manager; Mr. Baier, Director, Transportation and Environmental Services (T&ES); Ms. Boyd, Director, Citizen Assistance; Mr. Johnson, Chief Financial Officer/Director of Office of Management and Budget (OMB); Mr. Castrilli, Communications Director, City Manager's Office; Ms. Davis, Director, Office of Housing; Ms. Niebauer, Director, Human Rights Office; Ms. Triggs, Director, Finance; Mr. Lerner, Deputy Director, T&ES; Mr. Spengler, Director, Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities; Mr. Caton, Legislative Director, City Manager's Office; Mr. Maslanka, Division Chief, T&ES; Mr. Ortiz, Rideshare Coordinator, T&ES; Mr. Williams, Fiscal Officer, T&ES; Ms. Hamer, Director, Planning and Zoning; Ms. Snow, Assistant City Attorney, City Attorney's Office; Mr. Browand, Director, Special Events, Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities; Police Captain Ogden; Ms. McLean, ITS; and Mr. Lloyd.

Recorded by: Gloria Sitton, Deputy City Clerk and Clerk of Council.


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City Council held a work session on Small Business City Process Improvements at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council work room.

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OPENING

1. Calling the Roll.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Euille, and the Deputy City Clerk called the roll; all members of Council were present.

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 Meeting of City Council:

(a) The Regular Meeting Minutes of January 12, 2010.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Donley, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council approved the regular meeting minutes of January 12, 2010. The voting was as follows:

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

RECOGNITION OF YOUTH BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
None.

PROCLAMATIONS
None.

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

CONSENT CALENDAR (4-8)

(Resignations and Uncontested Appointments)

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

(a) Commission on Employment
Dave Svec

(b) Redevelopment and Housing Authority

(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. 4 (a-b); 01/26/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.) 5. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:

(a) Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee
2 Citizen Members

(b) Commission on Aging
1 Citizen Member

(c) Local Emergency Planning Committee
1 Representative of Broadcast and Print Media

(d) Potomac Yard Design Advisory Committee
1 Member Representing the Potomac Yard Area

(e) Social Services Advisory Board
1 Citizen Member

(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. 5; 01/26/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

(Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager)

6. Consideration of Authorization of Recommended Capital Project Allocations and Planned Expenditures.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated January 15, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 6; 01/26/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

7. Consideration of Proposal to Hold a Race Before the George Washington Birthday Parade.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated January 20, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 7; 01/26/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

8. Consideration and Ratification of New Fire Department Representatives on the City of Alexandria Firefighters and Police Officers Pension Board.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated January 15, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 8; 01/26/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Donley, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council approved the consent calendar, with the exception of docket item numbers 6 and 7, which were considered under separate motions. The City Manager's recommendations were as follows:

4. City Council accepted the following resignations with regret: (a) Dave Svec, Commission on Employment and (b) Kerry-Ann Powell, Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority.

5. City Council made the following appointments: (a) appointed Anne Paine West and Laura F. Wagstaff as the two citizen members to the Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee; (b) appointed Jermaine A. Mincey as the citizen member to the Commission on Aging; (c) appointed Jim Sheehy as the representative of broadcast and print media to the Local Emergency Planning Committee; (d) appointed Brett Libresco as the member representing the Potomac Yard Area to the Potomac Yard Design Advisory Committee; and (e) appointed Michael Kalutkiewicz as the citizen member to the Social Services Advisory Board.

8. City Council ratified the appointment of Patrick Evans as the Fire Representative and Michael Wimer as the Fire Alternate member to the City of Alexandria Firefighters and Police Officers Pension Board.

The voting was as follows:

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

6. Consideration of Authorization of Recommended Capital Project Allocations and Planned Expenditures.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated January 15, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 6; 01/26/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

In response to a question from Councilwoman Hughes about the planned expenditures, Chief Financial Officer Johnson stated that all the items had been recommended because they have some purpose that improves the efficiency and effectiveness of City government.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Hughes, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council authorized $1,887,048 for capital project allocations and planned expenditures for the capital projects as detailed in the Capital Improvement Expenditure Summary. The voting was as follows:

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

7. Consideration of Proposal to Hold a Race Before the George Washington Birthday Parade.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated January 20, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 7; 01/26/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

In response to a question from Councilman Smedberg about the addition of the foot race, Mr. Browand, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Activities, stated that the Old Town Business and Professional Association (OTBPA) and the Old Town Civic Association (OTCA) had been contacted and only the OTBPA responded in favor of the race at this time.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Smedberg, seconded by Vice Mayor Donley and carried unanimously, City Council approved the request to add the "Washington Win Sprint" one-mile race to the 2010 George Washington Birthday Parade scheduled for Monday, February 15, 2010. The voting was as follows:

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

CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS

9. Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
1 Representative of the City's Faith Community

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

NAME: ENDORSED BY:

Sonya Sacks Rev. Lee Earl, Shiloh Baptist Church

(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. 9; 01/26/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, ballots were distributed, tellers were appointed and the ballots tallied with the following results: City Council waived the residency requirement and appointed Sonya Sacks as the representative of the City's faith community to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. The voting was as follows:

Euille - Sacks
Donley - Sacks
Fannon - Sacks
Hughes - Sacks
Krupicka - Sacks
Pepper - Sacks
Smedberg - Sacks

10. Commission on HIV/AIDS
The Sheriff or the Sheriff's Designee

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

NAME: ENDORSED BY:

Anthony DiCesare Dana Lawhorne, Sheriff

(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. 10; 01/26/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, ballots were distributed, tellers were appointed and the ballots tallied with the following results: City Council waived the residency requirement and appointed Anthony DiCesare as the Sheriff's Designee to the Commission on HIV/AIDS. The voting was as follows:

Euille - DiCesare
Donley - DiCesare
Fannon - DiCesare
Hughes - DiCesare
Krupicka - DiCesare
Pepper - DiCesare
Smedberg - DiCesare

11. Human Rights Commission
1 Citizen-at-large
1 Commission on Aging Member

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

NAME: ENDORSED BY:

Kristy M. Herrick
David A. Horne
Jaimie A. Saratella
Eileen Longstreet Bill Harris, chair, Commission on Aging

(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. 11; 01/26/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, ballots were distributed, tellers were appointed and the ballots tallied with the following results: City Council appointed Kristy M. Herrick as the citizen-at-large and waived the residency requirement and appointed Eileen Longstreet as the Commission on Aging member to the Human Rights Commission. The voting was as follows:


Euille - Herrick, Longstreet
Donley - Herrick, Longstreet
Fannon - Horne, Longstreet
Hughes - Herrick, Longstreet
Krupicka - Horne, Longstreet
Pepper - Horne, Longstreet
Smedberg - Herrick, Longstreet

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER FOR DISCUSSION

Please note: This docket item was considered before docket item #9.

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

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated January 25, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 12; 01/26/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

Legislative Director Caton gave an overview of the legislative package that the Legislative Subcommittee has reviewed and responded to questions and concerns from members of Council about the issues before the 2010 General Assembly Session, noting that the State budget is the big issue facing the legislators.

Council members expressed concerns and asked questions of Mr. Caton about the budget shortfall facing the State and how it would affect localities in areas of education, car taxes and environmental issues.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Councilman Smedberg and carried unanimously, City Council: (1) 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); (2) opposed any delay in the implementation of a revised Composite Index (this is also a recommendation of the Legislative Subcommittee), which will be especially costly to Northern Virginia localities; and (3) authorized the Mayor to send a letter to the General Assembly and other State officials about City concerns about the State budget. The voting was as follows:

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

13. Consideration of Restoration of Funding for the Eisenhower Partnership for Fiscal Year (FY) 2010.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated January 20, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 13; 01/26/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

This item was withdrawn at Council's request.

**City Council considered docket item 14 and 15 together.**

14. Consideration and Approval of a License Agreement with L.A. Yachts, Incorporated to Berth the Potomac Bellein the Commercial Dock Space at the City Marina.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated January 20, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk and Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 14; 01/26/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

15. Consideration and Approval of a License Agreement with the Potomac Riverboat Company to Berth the Cherry Blossom, Miss Christin, Admiral Tilp, Matthew Hayes, and a Work Boat in the Commercial Dock Space at the City Marina.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated January 19, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 15; 01/26/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Activities Spengler reviewed the proposed lease agreements with L.A. Yachts and the Potomac Riverboat Company. Mr. Spengler responded to questions from members of Council about the negotiation process with the two companies, the length and costs of the leases and the possible effects of the leases on the upcoming Waterfront planning process.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Smedberg, seconded by Vice Mayor Donley and carried unanimously, City Council remanded docket items 14 and 15 back to City staff for further review and requested that an addendum be added to the extension of the current leases until February 28, 2010. City Council also requested that staff negotiate a five-year lease agreement with the three-year renewal option with both L.A. Yachts and the Potomac Riverboat Company, including updated numbers in the fiscal impact. City Council requested that the item return to Council at the February 23 Legislative meeting. The voting was as follows:

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

16. Consideration of Submitting a Grant Application Under the Federal Transit Administration’s Transportation Livability Initiative for the Potomac Yard Transitway.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated January 20, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 16; 01/26/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

Council asked questions and expressed concerns about the types of transit that would be installed using this grant money and about the discussions that need to take place with the Arlington County Board of Supervisors about the possible joint project.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Donley, seconded by Councilman Krupicka and carried unanimously, City Council authorized the City Manager to apply for an $8.5 million Federal Transit Administration Livability grant to assist in funding the Potomac Yard Transitway, and to enter any agreement necessary if the grant is awarded. The voting was as follows:

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

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

None

ORAL REPORTS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

and

ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

(a) Mayor Euille reported that the H1N1 vaccine is available to everyone at the City's Health Department by appointment and walk-ins are welcome.

(b) Mayor Euille reported that the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on January 27 at the WMATA headquarters at 600 5th Street, NW at 5:30 p.m., to discuss the budget shortfall.

(c) Mayor Euille reported that on February 2 the Complete Count Census faith-based initiative will be held at the Masonic Temple at 7 p.m. and he encouraged everyone to come out and participate.

(d) Councilman Smedberg stated that at the last Virginia Railway Express meeting, the officials of the new operating company, Keolis, were introduced. Councilman Smedberg also noted that new officers were elected at the meeting: Paul Milde of Stafford County, Chair; Sharon Bulova, Fairfax County, Vice Chair and Paul Smedberg was elected Treasurer.

(e) Councilwoman Hughes reported that on January 19 she attended a summit of the Aviation Subcommittee that focused on developing corridors around the area airports, particularly a centralized corridor between Reagan National and Dulles airports.

(f) Councilman Krupicka reported that he and Mayor Euille attended the City Schools committee meeting and copies of the Superintendent's draft budget was distributed. Councilman Krupicka also noted that a proposal for the potential redevelopment of Jefferson-Houston Elementary School was discussed to address the acute space needs that the schools are facing. Councilman Krupicka requested that Council members review the presentation and talk to the School Board representatives if there are any questions about the potential project.

(g) Councilman Krupicka reported that the Chesapeake Bay Policy Committee for the Council of Governments (COG) reviewed Senator Cardin's Chesapeake Bay Bill, which is intended to have significant impact on the availability of funding to address Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) required improvements. Councilman Krupicka stated that there was appreciation for some of the funding that may result from the bill and concerns about some of the requirements that may be placed on local governments; and the Committee is evaluating the requirements to provide feedback that will be helpful to local governments.

(h) Councilman Krupicka requested that staff provide Council with a formal list/report of all the forthcoming meetings concerning BRAC and other transportation issues in the West End.

ORAL REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER

None.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

17. Consideration of a Grant Application and Resolution for FY 2011 Funding for the Continuation of the Alexandria Transportation Demand Management Program and to Fund a Public Transportation Intern Position.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated January 20, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 17; 01/26/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Councilman Krupicka and carried unanimously by roll-call vote, City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager to: (A) submit a grant application and the resolution to the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) for continued funding for FY 2011, (1) in the amount of $228,240 which will be matched by $57,060 of City funds, for a total program of $285,300, for the continuation of the City's transportation demand management services (formerly, rideshare); and (2) in the amount of $26,600, which will be matched by $1,400 of City funds for a total of $28,000 to continue the public transportation intern program; (B) approve the continuation of two full-time grant-funded positions (Transit Specialist I and Transit Services Assistant I) to administer the ongoing Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program. Continuation of these positions is contingent upon continuation of funding from the DRPT or other non-City sources; and (C) execute all necessary documents that may be required under this program. The voting was as follows:

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

The resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2380

WHEREAS, in accordance with Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation allocation procedures, it is necessary that a request by City Council resolution be made in order that the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation fund a transportation demand management program in the City of Alexandria and to fund a public transportation intern;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that the City Manager is authorized, for and on behalf of the City of Alexandria, hereafter referred to as the PUBLIC BODY, to execute and file an application to the Department of Rail and Public Transportation, Commonwealth of Virginia, hereafter referred to as the DEPARTMENT, for a grant of financial assistance in the amount of $228,240 to defray the costs borne by the PUBLIC BODY for continuation of the ALEXANDRIA TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT program and to accept from the DEPARTMENT grants in such amounts as may be awarded, and to authorize the City Manager to furnish the DEPARTMENT grants in such amounts as may be awarded, and to authorize the City Manager to furnish to the DEPARTMENT such documents and other information as may be required for processing the grant request. The City Council certifies that the funds shall be used in accordance with the requirements of Section 58.1-638.A.4 of the Code of Virginia.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL that the City Manager is authorized, for and on behalf of the City of Alexandria, hereafter referred to as the PUBLIC BODY, to execute and file an application to the Department of Rail and Public Transportation, Commonwealth of Virginia, hereafter referred to as the DEPARTMENT, for a grant of financial assistance in the amount of $26,600 to defray the costs borne by the PUBLIC BODY to fund a public transportation intern and to accept from the DEPARTMENT grants in such amounts as may be awarded, and to authorize the City Manager to furnish the DEPARTMENT grants in such amounts as may be awarded, and to authorize the City Manager to furnish to the DEPARTMENT such documents and other information as may be required for processing the grant request. The City Council certifies that the funds shall be used in accordance with the requirements of Section 58.1-638.A.4 of the Code of Virginia.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the PUBLIC BODY will provide funds in the amount of $57,060, which will be used as a 20 percent match to the state funds in the ratio as required in such Act, that the records of receipts of expenditures of funds granted the PUBLIC BODY may be subject to audit by the DEPARTMENT and by the State Auditor of Public Accounts, and that funds granted to the PUBLIC BODY for defraying the expenses of the PUBLIC BODY shall be used only for such purposes as authorized in the Code of Virginia.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the PUBLIC BODY will provide funds in the amount of $1,400, which will be used as a 5 percent match to the state funds in the ratio as required in such Act, that the records of receipts of expenditures of funds granted the PUBLIC BODY may be subject to audit by the DEPARTMENT and by the State Auditor of Public Accounts, and that funds granted to the PUBLIC BODY for defraying the expenses of the PUBLIC BODY shall be used only for such purposes as authorized in the Code of Virginia.

18. Consideration of a Resolution Supporting the Victory Center site (5001 Eisenhower Avenue) for the Location of the offices for the Defense Intelligence Agency or the Department of Defense Medical Command Headquarters.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated January 20, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 18; 01/26/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Donley, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously by roll-call vote, City Council:(1) adopted the resolution expressing support for the Victory Center building site with the following amendments:
-delete the 7th and 8th whereas clauses;
-in the 5th whereas delete the last section beginning with "representing" and add, "and its approved site plan afford the federal government near-term occupancy along with substantial expansion capabilities;"
-replace the 7th whereas clause with, "WHEREAS, the Van Dorn Metro rail station is located within one-half mile of the Victory Center, affording federal workers convenient, affordable mass transit options, and; "
-replace the 8th whereas clause with, "WHEREAS, the Victory Center is likewise located near the Eisenhower Avenue interchange with the Capital Beltway;" and (2) communicated the City's position to appropriate federal audiences. The voting was as follows:

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

The resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2381

WHEREAS, the City of Alexandria, its economic development partners, and the owners of the Victory Center at 5001 Eisenhower Avenue have been working for a number of years to promote the Victory Center as an office site for federal agencies and contractors; and

WHEREAS, the City’s draft strategic plan identifies the targeting of federal users and associated contractors (in leased, not owned space) as a primary opportunity for economic development in Alexandria; and

WHEREAS, the City is attractive to federal tenants because of its close proximity to major government facilities and military installations; and

WHEREAS, most federal agencies have contractor tails, or groups of related businesses that locate adjacent to federal offices in leased office space; and

WHEREAS, vacant office space is a ready asset for increased economic growth and the Victory Center building and its approved site plan afford the federal government near-term occupancy along with substantial expansion capabilities; and

WHEREAS, the City has approved land use plans for major office users for which federal government requirements can be compatible; and

WHEREAS, the Van Dorn Metro rail station is located within one-half mile of the Victory Center, affording federal workers convenient, affordable mass transit options; and

WHEREAS, the Victory Center is likewise located near the Eisenhower Avenue interchange with the Capital Beltway; and

WHEREAS, the City welcomes the federal government as a corporate entity providing investment and jobs in a variety of Alexandria commercial neighborhoods; and

WHEREAS, the General Services Administration has prepared two separate lease prospectuses which the Victory Center building and site are on the short list and positioned to respond to; and

WHEREAS, the City has other sites and buildings in the Carlyle, Potomac Yard and Eisenhower Avenue area that can accommodate future federal lease requirements; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the City of Alexandria strongly supports the Victory Center building and site as the preferred location in response to security-sensitive federal lease prospectus requirements including but not limited to the Department of Defense Medical Command Headquarters and the Defense Intelligence Agency; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, the City of Alexandria requests the support of its federal elected officials in promoting the Victory Center building and site as a viable and competitive candidate for these two federal prospectuses.

OTHER

19. Consideration of City Council Schedule.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated January 20, 2010, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 19; 01/26/10, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Councilwoman Hughes and carried unanimously, City Council adopted the Council schedule as follows: scheduled a work session with the Commission on Employment at 5:30 p.m. before its Tuesday, April 13 legislative meeting. The voting was as follows:

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

EXECUTIVE SESSION

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

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Hughes, seconded by Councilman Smedberg and carried unanimously, at 8:50 p.m., City Council convened in executive session, pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2.3711(A)(3) to discuss land acquisition. The voting was as follows:

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

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Hughes, seconded by Councilman Smedberg and carried unanimously, at 9:57 p.m., City Council reconvened the meeting. The voting was as follows:

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

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Hughes, seconded by Councilman Smedberg and carried unanimously by roll-call vote, City Council adopted a resolution pertaining to Executive Session. The voting was as follows:

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

The resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2382

WHEREAS, the Alexandria City Council has this 26th day of January 2010, recessed into executive session pursuant to a motion made and adopted in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and

WHEREAS, Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by the city council that such executive session was conducted in accordance with Virginia law;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the city council does hereby certify that, to the best of each member's knowledge, only public business matters that were identified in the motion by which the executive session was convened, and that are lawfully exempted by the Freedom of Information Act from the Act's open meeting requirements, were heard, discussed or considered by council during the executive session.
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THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED, upon motion by Councilwoman Hughes, seconded by Councilman Smedberg and carried unanimously, City Council adjourned the regular meeting of January 26, 2010 at 9:59 p.m. The voting was as follows:

Hughes "aye" Donley "aye"
Smedberg "aye" Fannon "aye"
Euille "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Pepper "aye"
APPROVED BY:

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WILLIAM D. EUILLE MAYOR

ATTEST:

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Gloria A. Sitton, CMC Deputy City Clerk


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THE CABLECAST SCHEDULE OF GOVERNMENT MEETINGS ON CHANNEL 70 FOLLOWS:

Updated 1/19/2010
JANUARY 2010

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*