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Office of the City Clerk
February 15, 2012

City Council held a Joint Work Session
With the Planning Commission on February 13, 2012
on the Beauregard Small Area Plan at Landmark
Mall, 5801 Duke Street, West End Community
Redevelopment Center.


Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - - 7:00 p.m.

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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, with Councilwoman Pepper arriving at 7:05 p.m.

Council Action:_________________________________________________________


2. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance.

Mayor Euille offered condolences for members of the Alexandria community who have recently passed including community activist Lenny Harris, longtime resident Doris Mela, Earl Johnson, and City Paramedic Joshua Weismann. Mayor Euille asked that during the moment of silence to remember these and other City residents who have passed away.

City Council observed a moment of silence and recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

New Business Item #1: Mayor Euille extended sympathies and condolences on behalf of the City of Alexandria to the family of Alexandria paramedic, Joshua Weismann, who died recently in the line of duty.

City Manager Young reported that the City's public safety departments have been working diligently with regional departments to coordinate funeral arrangements and ceremonies for fallen Alexandria paramedic Joshua Weismann. Mr. Young noted that there will be significant traffic disruptions and delays because thousands are expected to attend the wake and the funeral on Wednesday and Thursday.

Police Chief Cook, Fire Chief Thiel, Police Captain Dickinson and regional representatives gave Council an overview of the funeral arrangements and street closures for the wake and funeral on February 15 and February 16 and responded to questions from Council about the arrangements and closures.

Deputy City Manager Evans reported that the schools mostly impacted by the closures, MacArthur Elementary, T.C. Williams High School, Hammond Middle School and G.W. Middle School and Minnie Howard, will close around 12:30 p.m. Ms. Evans noted that all other schools will close short after 1:00 p.m. Ms. Evans also noted that after school programs are being coordinated for those students whose parents cannot come get their children early.

3. Reading and Acting Upon the Minutes of the Following Meetings of City Council:

(a) The Regular Meeting Minutes of January 10, 2012;

(b) The Public Hearing Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2012; and

(c) The Regular Meeting Minutes of January 24, 2012.

City Council approved the minutes of the following meetings of City Council: the regular meeting minutes of January 10, 2012; the public hearing meeting minutes of January 21, 2012; and the regular meeting minutes of January 24, 2012.
Council Action:________________________________________________________

RECOGNITION OF YOUTH BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

None.

PROCLAMATIONS

4. Presentation of a Check From the United Way of the National Capital Area for the Alexandria Community Impact Fund.

City Council received a check in the amount of $115,467 from the United Way of the National Capital Area for the Alexandria Community Impact Fund.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________


REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

CONSENT CALENDAR (5-15)

(Resignations and Uncontested Appointments)

5. Receipt of the Following Resignations from Members of Boards, Commissions and Committees:

(a) Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association Board of Governors


(b) Commission on Aging
Lewis Simon

(c) Commission on Persons with Disabilities
Patrick Gaffney

(d) Economic Opportunities Commission
Julie Jakopic

(e) Social Services Advisory Board
Yen Chau

6. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:

(a) Archaeological Commission
1 Citizen Member

(b) Commission on HIV/AIDS
1 Citizen Member
1 Representative From the Human Rights Commission

(c) Commission on Information Technology
1 Citizen Member

(d) Convention and Visitors Association Board of Governors
1 Hotel Owner/Manager Representative

(e) George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee
1 Citizen Member

(f) Historic Alexandria Resources Commission
1 Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association Board of
Governors Representative

(g) Human Rights Commission
1 Citizen Member

(h) Industrial Development Authority
1 Citizen Member

(i) Law Library Board
1 Citizen Member

(j) Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Commission
1 Citizen Member

(k) Public Health Advisory Commission
1 Citizen Member Who Is Not a Health Professional

(l) Public Records Advisory Commission
2 Citizen Members

(m) Waterfront Committee
1 Citizen Representative Who Resides East of Washington Street
and North of Pendleton Street.

(Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager)

7. Consideration of a Request to Vacate a Position on the Commission on Persons with Disabilities.

8. Consideration of a Request to Vacate Two Positions on the Commission on HIV/AIDS.

9. Consideration of a Authorization for the City Manager to Execute a Conservation Easement Agreement With the Alexandria Historical Restoration and Preservation Commission For the Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial.

10. Consideration of a Grant Application by the Police Department to the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services For a Grant to Enhance Investigation and Prosecution of Internet Crimes Against Children.

(Ordinances for Introduction)

11. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend and Reordain Sections 3-3-35, 3-3-39, 3-3-43, 3-3-52, 3-3-54, 3-3-62, 3-3-69, 3-3-70, 3-3-81, 3-3-121, 3-3-122, 3-3-127, 3-3-128 and to Amend and Ordain Section 3-3-63.2, of the Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as Amended, in Order to Make the Procurement Provisions Comply With the Code of Virginia and Make Clerical Changes. 12. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance Authorizing the Owner of the Property Located at 923 King Street to Construct and Maintain an Encroachment For Two (2) Bay Windows and a Front Door Entry Way on the King Street Right-of-way and Two (2) Bay Windows and a Portion of a Building Wall on the Patrick Street Right-of-way at That Location. 13. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend and Reordain the Master Plan of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, By Adopting and Incorporating Therein the Amendment Heretofore Approved By City Council to Braddock Metro Station Small Area Plan and the Northeast Small Area Plan Chapters as Master Plan Amendment No. 2011-0008 and No Other Amendments, and Repeal All Provisions of the Said Master Plan as May Be Inconsistent With Such Amendment. 14. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend and Reordain the Master Plan of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, By Adopting and Incorporating Therein the Amendment Heretofore Approved By City Council to the Fairlington/Bradlee Small Area Plan Chapter as Master Plan Amendment No. 2011-0007 and No Other Amendments, and To Repeal All Provisions of the Said Master Plan As May Be Inconsistent With Such Amendment. 15. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend and Reordain Sheet No. 032.01 of the “Official Zoning Map, Alexandria, Virginia,” Adopted by Section 1-300 (Official Zoning Map and District Boundaries), of the City of Alexandria Zoning Ordinance, By Rezoning the Property at 3526 King Street From, CG/Commercial General to OC/Office Commercial With Proffer in Accordance With the Said Zoning Map Amendment Heretofore Approved By City Council as Rezoning No. 2011-0002. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

City Council approved the consent calendar. The City Manager's recommendations were as follows:

5. City Council accepted the following resignations with regret: (a) Troy Clayton, Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association Board of Governors; (b) Lewis Simon, Commission on Aging; (c) Patrick Gaffney, Commission on Persons with Disabilities; (d) Julie Jakopic, Economic Opportunities Commission; and (e) Yen Chau, Social Services Advisory Board.

6. City Council made the following appointments to boards and commissions: (a) reappointed James McCall as the citizen member to the Archaeological Commission; (b) appointed Carolyn Perry as the citizen member and appointed Monika Jones as the representative from the Human Rights Commission to the Commission on HIV/AIDS; (c) appointed Rachid Chaker as the citizen member to the Commission on Information Technology; (d) appointed Tobias Arff as the hotel owner/manager representative to Convention and Visitors Association Board of Governors; (e) appointed Ellen Tabb as the citizen member to the George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee; (f) reappointed Stephanie Brown as the Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association Board of Governors representative to the Historic Alexandria Resources Commission; (g) appointed John Baker as the citizen member to the Human Rights Commission; (h) appointed Joshua Krantz as the one citizen member to the Industrial Development Authority; (i) appointed Patricia Evans as the citizen member to the Law Library Board; (j) reappointed Dorathea Peters as the citizen member to the Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Commission; (k) reappointed Travis Lee as the citizen member who is not a health professional to the Public Health Advisory Commission; (l) reappointed Anthony Jones and Laura Vetter as the two citizen members to the Public Records Advisory Commission; and (m) appointed Christa Watters as the citizen representative who resides east of Washington Street and north of Pendleton Street to the Waterfront Committee.

7. City Council declared as vacant one of the citizen positions on the Alexandria Commission on Persons with Disabilities and authorized the City Clerk to advertise the vacancy.

8. City Council declared as vacant one of the citizen positions and the position for a representative of the Alexandria Chapter of the American Red Cross and authorized the City Clerk to advertise the vacancy.

9. City Council authorized the City Manager to: (1) sign the Conservation Easement Agreement with the Alexandria Historical Restoration and Preservation Commission in substantially the form attached and subject to approval by the City Attorney; and (2) execute all documents that may be required.

10. City Council: (1) authorized the submission of grant application, not to exceed $25,000; and (2) authorized the City Manager to execute all necessary documents that may be required.

11. City Council passed the ordinance on first reading and scheduled it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, February 25, 2012.

12. City Council passed the ordinance on first reading and scheduled it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, February 25, 2012.

13. City Council passed the ordinance on first reading and scheduled it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, February 25, 2012.

14. City Council passed the ordinance on first reading and scheduled it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, February 25, 2012.

15. City Council passed the ordinance on first reading and scheduled it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, February 25, 2012.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS

16. Commission for the Arts
1 Member Who Has Expertise in the Arts, Either as Practitioners of
Various Art Disciplines or as Professional Administrators Working
in the Field

City Council appointed Sarah Pearson as the member who has expertise in the arts, either as practitioners of various art disciplines or as professional administrators working in the field to the Commission for the Arts.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

17. Commission on Persons with Disabilities
1 Representative of the Business Community, Nominated by the
Alexandria Chamber of Commerce

City Council waived the residency requirement and appointed Kevin Lynch as the representative of the business community, nominated by the Chamber of Commerce to the Commission on Persons with Disabilities.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

18. Environmental Policy Commission
1 Citizen Member

City Council reappointed Geoffrey Goode as the citizen member to the Environmental Policy Commission.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

19. Sanitation Authority
1 Citizen Member

City Council appointed William Dickinson as the citizen member to the Sanitation Authority.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER FOR DISCUSSION

20. Receipt of Report on Items Before the 2012 Virginia General Assembly. (Staff Presentation).

City Council approved the legislative positions included in the Recommended Positions on Bills of Importance to the City, as recommended by City Council's Legislative Subcommittee (Vice Mayor Donley and Councilman Smedberg).
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

21. Presentation of the Proposed Annual Operating Budget for FY 2013 (Including Schools) Calendar Year 2012 Real Property Assessments, and the Proposed Capital Improvement Program for FY 2013-2022 (including the Schools CIP).

City Manager Young presented the Proposed Annual Operating Budget for FY 2013 (Including Schools), calendar year 2012 Real Property Assessments, and the proposed Capital Improvement Program for FY 2013-2022 (including the Schools CIP). Mr. Young responded to questions from Council about different aspects of the proposed budget and reviewed the upcoming budget discussion schedule.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

22. Consideration of a Grant Application to the SAFER (Staffing For Adequate Fire and Emergency Response) Grant Program, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency.

City Council: (1) approved the submission of the grant application (due February 24, 2012); and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents that may be required.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

23. Consideration of the Monthly Financial Report For The Period Ending December 31, 2011.

City Council received the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending
December 31, 2011.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

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 Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) operating and capital improvement budget for $1.6 billion for FY 2013 is available for public comment and there a couple of public hearings scheduled for Northern Virginia: February 29 at the Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School Cafeteria in Falls Church and March 5 at Washington-Lee High School in Arlington, with four more scheduled throughout the Metropolitan area. Mayor Euille noted that additional information is available on the City's website.

(b) Mayor Euille recognized February as National African American History Month and noted there were many activities commemorating the month throughout the City of Alexandria.

(c) Mayor Euille reminded everyone of the upcoming George Washington Birthday Celebration events, culminating with the Birthday Parade on Monday, February 20 at 1 p.m. in Old Town.

(d) Councilwoman Hughes reported that she has been appointed Vice Chair of the Council of Governments (COG) Human Services and Public Safety Policy Committee.

(e) Mayor Euille congratulated Councilman Smedberg on being elected as the Treasurer/Secretary of the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority.

(f) Councilwoman Pepper reported that there was a tent community meeting sponsored by various developers involved with the Beauregard Small Area Plan this past Saturday and noted that the event was well attended and the presentation was well done.

(g) Councilwoman Pepper reported that the GenOn facility has experienced six violations resulting in more than $280,000 in fines for emissions violations and she noted that the facility has been operating only on a limited basis since August.

(h) Councilwoman Hughes thanked the NAACP for hosting the repast following the memorial services for Lenny Harris.

(i) Councilwoman Hughes recognized the Society for the Preservation of Black Heritage and the Alexandria Black History Museum for the showcase of Paul Robeson's life.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORAL REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER

Deputy City Manager Jinks gave Council an update on the status and possibilities of another Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process and how that might affect office space in the City.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

24. Waterfront Ordinance: Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend and Reordain the Master Plan of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, By Adopting and Incorporating Therein the Amendment Heretofore Approved By City Council as Master Plan Amendment No. 2011-0001 to incorporate the Waterfront Small Area Plan Chapter into the Master Plan and No Other Amendments, and to Repeal All Provisions of the Said Master Plan as May Be Inconsistent With Such Amendment.

City Council passed the ordinance on first reading and scheduled the public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, February 25, 2012.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

25. Waterfront Ordinance: Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend and Reordain Section 5-500 (W-1/Waterfront Mixed Use Zone) of Article V (Mixed Use Zones) of the City of Alexandria Zoning Ordinance, in Accordance With the Text Amendment Heretofore Approved By City Council as Text Amendment No. 2011-0005. THIS ITEM IS BEING DEFERRED.

City Council deferred this item.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)

26. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading and Second Reading of an Ordinance to Adopt Supplement Number 100 of the City Code.

City Council passed on first and second reading an ordinance to adopt Supplement Number 100 of the City Code. (ORD. NO. 4748)
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

OTHER

27. Consideration of City Council Schedule.

City Council: (1) scheduled a work session on the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership (AEDP) and Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association (ACVA) programs and budgets at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Workroom before Council's Tuesday, March 13 legislative meeting; (2) scheduled a work session on the Alexandria Sanitary Sewer Master Plan at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Workroom before Council's Tuesday, March 27 legislative meeting; and (3) noted the following additions to the Council calendar: Saturday, April 21 Earth Day 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ben Brenman Park; Tuesday, April 17 Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust Program, in Market Square at noon; and Saturday, April 28, National Rebuilding Day.
Council Action:_________________________________________________________

EXECUTIVE SESSION

28. Consideration of Convening a Closed Meeting For the Purpose of Consulting With Legal Counsel Regarding Potential and Pending Litigation.

City Council convened in closed executive session at 10:38 p.m., pursuant to Section 2. 2-3711(A)(7) of the Code of Virginia, for the purpose of consultation with counsel and briefing by staff pertaining to actual or probable litigation, where public consultation in open meeting would adversely affect the negotiation or litigation posture of the public body, and for consultation regarding specific legal matters that require the provision of legal advice.

City Council reconvened in open session at 11:03 p.m.

City Council adopted the resolution pertaining to the Executive Session. (RES. NO. 2489)
Council Action:_________________________________________________________
The meeting was adjourned at 11:04 p.m.

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