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October 17, 2011

City Council Attended the King Street Gardens Park
Dedication at 8:15 a.m.


Public Hearing Meeting
Saturday, October 15, 2011 - - 9:30 a.m.

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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 the members of Council were present.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

New Business Item #1:

City Council reconvened out of Executive Session at 9:33 a.m.

City Council adopted the resolution pertaining to the Executive Session. (RES. NO. 2475)

Mayor Euille announced that the City Council has selected Rashad Young, the current City Manager in Greensboro, N.C., as the new City Manager for the City of Alexandria. Mayor Euille noted that the formal appointment of Mr. Young will take place on October 24 at a special meeting at 6:00 p.m.

2. Public Discussion Period.

(a) Vola Lawson, former City Manager, announced that this month is National Adopt a Dog from Your Shelter Month and she encouraged everyone to consider adopting a dog. Ms. Lawson also had a shelter dog with her at the meeting for the announcement. Ms. Lawson also announced that throughout the month, the adoption of a Fall color cat will be free.

(b) Jack Sullivan, 4300 Ivanhoe Street, updated Council on the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) decision concerning the lighting at Hammond Middle School. Mr. Sullivan stated that the Seminary Hills neighborhood is willing to seek redress in court. Mr. Sullivan requested that Council direct the Planning and Zoning staff to stop putting their desires ahead of the Zoning Ordinances and require more transparency.
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REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR (3-4)

Planning Commission

3. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2011-0052
2016 EISENHOWER AVENUE (Parcel Address: 2000 Eisenhower Avenue)
SUNO JAPANESE RESTAURANT


4. SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2011-0053
2705 HEMLOCK AVENUE
SUBSTANDARD LOT CONSTRUCTION
END OF ACTION CONSENT CALENDAR

City Council approved the action consent calendar, with the exception of docket item #4, which was considered under a separate motion: The voting was as follows:

3. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation.

4. City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation. (separate motion)
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REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

5. Public Hearing to Obtain Citizens Input on the City's Proposed Fiscal Year 2012 Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

City Council held the public hearing to obtain citizens input on the City's proposed fiscal year 2012 Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

Planning Commission (continued)

6. CDD CONCEPT PLAN #2011-0007
DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT #2009-0019
350 and 400 HOOFF’S RUN DRIVE
ALEXANDRIA SANITATION AUTHORITY
Public hearing and consideration of a request for approval of A) a CDD Concept Plan; B) a development special use permit, with site plan, to construct above ground utility tanks and other ASA facilities, soccer field and administrative building and to extend the period of validity of the project; zoned CDD #11/Coordinated Development District #11. Applicant: Alexandria Sanitation Authority represented by Kenneth Wire, attorney City Council approved the Planning Commission recommendation with an amendment to page 7, referring to right of first refusal by adding a sentence to read, "such right of first refusal shall be granted only after presentation to and approval by City Council in a subsequent docket item."
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

7. Public Hearing on the Report on the Proposed Renewal of the City’s Cable Television Franchise and the Fiber Use Agreement Between the City of Alexandria and Comcast of Virginia, Inc. (Council Consideration Will Be On Tuesday, October 25.) (#14, 10/11/11)

City Council closed the public hearing on the report on the proposed renewal of the City's Cable Television Franchise and the Fiber Use Agreement between the City of Alexandria and Comcast of Virginia, Inc.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

8. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to Amend and Reordain the City’s Cable Communications Code Chapter 3 (Alexandria Cable Communications Code) of Title 9 (Licensing and Regulation) of the Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia 1981, as Amended, to Comply With Changes in Federal and State Law. (#15, 10/11/11)

City Council adopted an ordinance to amend and reordain the City's Cable Communications Code Chapter 3 of Title 9 of the Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended, to comply with changes in Federal and State Law. (ORD. NO. 4738)
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

9. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to Amend and Reordain Sections 3-2-353 and 3-2-354 To Add Code Sections Not Previously Included, To Clarify How a Parking Citation Can Be Contested, and To Provide a Deadline For Contesting a Citation. (#6, 10/11/11)

City Council adopted an ordinance to amend and reordain Sections 3-2-353 and 3-2-354 to add code sections not previously included, to clarify how a parking citation can be contested, and to provide a deadline for contesting a citation. (ORD. NO. 4739)
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10. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance Authorizing the Tenant of the Property Located at 608 Montgomery Street in the City of Alexandria, Virginia to Construct and Maintain an Encroachment For Outdoor Seating at That Location. (#9, 10/11/11)

City Council adopted an ordinance authorizing the tenant of the property located at 608 Montgomery Street in the City of Alexandria, Virginia to construct and maintain an encroachment for outdoor seating at that location. (ORD. NO. 4740)
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REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (continued)

DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR

Planning Commission (continued)

None.

END OF DEFERRAL/WITHDRAWAL CONSENT CALENDAR

Council Action:_________________________________________________________

The meeting was adjourned at 1:29 p.m.
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