Office of the City Clerk
January 14, 1998
There was an Executive Session
at the Close of this Meeting. Please
see Docket Item No. 28.
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, January 13, 1998 - - 7:30 p.m.
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OPENING
1. Calling the Roll.
The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Donley, and the City Clerk called the Roll; all Members of City Council were present.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
The Invocation was pronounced by Councilman Cleveland.
2. Invocation. By:_________________________________________________________
3. Reading and Acting Upon the Minutes of the Following Meetings of City Council:
(a) The Regular Meeting of November 25, 1997;
(b) The Regular Meeting of December 9, 1997; and
(c) The Public Hearing Meeting of December 13, 1997.
City Council approved the Minutes for (a) the Regular Meeting of November 25, 1997; (b) the Regular Meeting of December 9, 1997; and (c) the Public Hearing Meeting of December 13, 1997, as submitted.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
4. Report of the City Clerk.
City Council received the report of the City Clerk.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
New Business Item No. 1: Mayor Donley introduced former Vice Mayor Hope. Mr. Hope made a few remarks and wished Council well.
New Business Item No. 2: WITHOUT OBJECTION, Mayor Donley recognized Kathleen Snyder, CEO, Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, who presented the Mayor and Members of Council a book on Alexandria, Virginia, "Portrait of a City." This book will be used to promote Alexandria.
OPENING (continued)
5. Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of January 18-24, 1998, as Jaycee Week in the City of Alexandria. (The Mayor and Members of City Council)
City Council endorsed the proclamation.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
6. Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming January 15, 1998, as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Alexandria.
City Council endorsed the proclamation.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)
CONSENT CALENDAR (7-12) (15-18)
WITHOUT OBJECTION, City Council withdrew Docket Item No. 12 from the Consent Calendar.
7. Receipt of the Following Resignations From members of Boards, Commissions and Committees:
(a) Alexandria Landlord-Tenant Relations Board
Regina Kincaid
(b) Alexandria Task Force on AIDS
Yolanda Cavalier
8. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:
(a) Alexandria Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
1 Representative From the Alexandria Redevelopment
and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
(b) Alexandria Commission on Aging
1 Representative of a Supportive Service Provider
(c) Alexandria Commission on Information Technology
1 Member Representing the Holder of the City's Cable
Television Franchise
1 Member Representing the Alexandria City School Board
(d) Historic Alexandria Resources Commission
1 Representative From the Alexandria Archaeological Commission
(e) Alexandria Sanitation Authority
1 Citizen Member
(f) Alexandria Social Services Advisory Board
1 Parent Member
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)
CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
(g) Alexandria Task Force on AIDS
1 Representative From the Whitman-Walker Clinic
9. Consideration of Grant Application to the Institute of Museum and Library Services for Funding for Alexandria Archaeology.
10. Consideration of Grant Applicant to the Institute of Museum and Library Services for Funding for Gadsby's Tavern Museum.
11. Consideration of Grant Application to the Institute of Museum and Library Services for Funding for Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site.
12. Consideration of an Allocation of Additional Housing Trust Monies for the Moderate Income Homeownership Program.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council approved the Consent Calendars, Items (7-11) (15-18) as presented, with the exception of Docket Item No. 12, which was considered under a separate motion. The City Manager's recommendations are as follows:
7. City Council received the following resignations with regret: (a) Regina Kincaid from the Alexandria Landlord-Tenant Relations Board and (b) Yolanda Cavalier from the Alexandria Task Force on AIDS; requested the Executive Secretary for Boards and Commissions to send the appropriate letters of appreciation, and to advertise the vacancies in the usual manner.
8. City Council (a) appointed Joyce Woodson as a Representative From the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners to the Alexandria Affordable Housing Advisory Committee; (b) appointed Anita Baker as a Representative of a Supportive Service Provider to the Alexandria Commission on Aging; (c) appointed Marie Schuler as a Member Representing the Holder of the City's Cable Television Franchise, and Henry Brooks as a Member Representing the Alexandria City School Board to the Alexandria Commission on Information Technology; (d) reappointed William Hranicky as a Representative From the Alexandria Archaeological Commission to the Historic Alexandria Resources Commission; (e) reappointed Edward Semonian as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Sanitation Authority; (f) reappointed Frederick Wyse as a Parent Member to the Alexandria Social Services Advisory Board; and (g) appointed Gregory Reid as a Representative From the Whitman-Walker Clinic to the Alexandria Task Force on AIDS.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)
CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
9. City Council authorized the City Manager to: (1) submit the grant application to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in the amount of $80,399; (2) approve the establishment of two part-time positions (one 0.75 FTE Museum Education Specialist and one 0.75 FTE Museum Technician) to administer the grant-funded activities should the grant be awarded. These grant-funded positions would terminate upon the expiration of the grant and the individuals who are to fill these positions would be notified of this condition of employment at the time that they are hired and would sign an agreement of understanding with regard to this condition. It should be noted that there are no funds available in the City budget to continue these activities once the grant funds are expended; and (3) execute all documents that may be required.
10. City Council authorized the City Manager to: (1) submit the grant application to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in the amount of $96,000; (2) approve the establishment of one full-time Museum Aide II position and one part-time (0.75 FTE) Curator I position at Gadsby's Tavern Museum to administer the grant-funded activities should the grant be awarded. These grant-funded positions would terminate upon the expiration of the grant and the individuals who are to fill these positions would be notified of this condition of employment at the time that they are hired and would sign an agreement of understanding with regard to this condition. It should be noted that there are no funds available in the City budget to continue these activities once the grant funds are expended; and (3) execute all documents that may be required.
11. City Council authorized the City Manager to: (1) submit the grant application to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in the amount of $41,808; (2) approve the establishment of one part-time position (one 0.75 FTE Museum Technician) to administer the grant-funded activities should the grant be awarded. The grant-funded position would terminate upon the expiration of the grant and the individual who is to fill the position would be notified of this condition of employment at the time that he/she is hired and would sign an agreement of understanding with regard to this condition. It should be noted that there are no funds available in the City budget to continue these activities once the grant funds are expended; and (3) execute all documents that may be required.
12. City Council approved the allocation of an additional $120,000 in Housing Trust Fund monies to cover anticipated needs for the balance of Fiscal Year 1998. (Separate Motion)
15. City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, January 24, 1998.
16. City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, January 24, 1998.
17. City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, January 24, 1998.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)
CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
18. City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, January 24, 1998.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)
13. Discussion of Private and Corporate Financial Support for Municipal Facilities and Events. (Councilman Speck)
Councilman Speck explained the purpose for docketing this item.
Members of City Council and City Manager Lawson participated in the discussion.
City Council took it under advisement that the Mayor will appoint a working group consisting of someone from the City Attorney's Office, Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Activities, City Manager's representative, Chamber of Commerce, and Economic Development. This group will come together to develop a framework to see if this is feasible to pursue.
Councilman Speck will be the City Council representative and will convene a meeting of the group once it is appointed. The group will report back to Council in a month or so.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
14. Consideration of an Amendment to the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program to Fund the Winter Overflow Shelter Program in Alexandria.
City Council noted the deferral of this item to the January 27, 1998 City Council Meeting.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
None
ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
(a) Vice Mayor Euille spoke to a recent meeting held with taxi representatives. He requested staff to docket a memorandum for the January 24, 1998 public hearing meeting with respect to establishing a working group to discuss the drivers' proposal regarding taxicab certificates and other issues which have been addressed previously.
(b) Council Member Walker wished everyone a Happy New Year, and introduced Lauren Adkin, the new director of the Potomac West Alliance.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL (continued)
(c) Councilman Speck spoke to a letter received from Mayor James L. Eason, Hampton, Virginia, with respect to issues facing Virginia's cities with respect to the proposed changes to the personal property tax in the General Assembly.
(d) Mayor Donley raised the issue of distribution of Northern Virginia gas tax revenues and gave Council a brief report. He indicated that the next meeting of the elected officials on this will be Monday, January 19.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR (15 - 18)
15. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to amend the City of Alexandria Zoning Ordinance to extend grandfather status, under the ordinance's nonconforming use provisions, to waterfront uses, fraternal clubs and public buildings.
16. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to amend Section 12-600 of the City of Alexandria Zoning Ordinance regarding the procedures for amending approved CO planned residential/commercial development special use permits, and the scope of permitted amendments.
17. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to repeal Ordinance No. 3972, which vacated a portion of the public right-of-way of Jamieson Avenue located immediately to the east of the intersection of Jamieson Avenue and Holland Lane and conveyed the vacated land to Shurgard Storage Centers, Inc., and to vacate the same portion of the public right-of-way of Jamieson Avenue and to convey the vacated land to Holland Lane Associates, L.L.C.
18. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to make supplemental appropriations for the FY 97-98 operating budget.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council introduced and passed the Ordinances on their First Reading; set them for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, January 24, 1998.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)
19. Consideration of Resolution Supporting Federal Legislation which will Allow Opportunities for Children Awaiting Placement into Permanent Adoptive Homes. (Vice Mayor Euille) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
City Council adopted the revised resolution. RES. NO. 1854
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
OTHER
20. Consideration of City Council Schedule.
City Council (1) scheduled a work session to discuss the Alexandria-Arlington Waste-to-Energy Plant at 6 p.m. before Council's Tuesday, January 27 legislative meeting; (2) noted that Congressman James Moran has asked that Council schedule a work session to discuss with him issues of interest to the City in the upcoming congressional session to be held at 6:00 p.m. on February 10; and (3) added to the Council calendar the events for the March 1998 Alexandria Technology Week including a reception for the Technology Achievement Award finalists before the Tuesday, March 10 Council Meeting, and a Friday, March 13 luncheon to announce the winner of the Technology Achievement Award.
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CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS
21. Alexandria Beautification Commission
5 Citizen Members
City Council reappointed Candace Beane, Bette Jo Sullivan and Robert Watts, and appointed Lisa Johnson and Noel Sengel as Citizen Members to the Alexandria Beautification Commission.
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22. Alexandria Commission on Information Technology
1 Member Representing a Provider of Local Telephone
Communication Services in the City
City Council waived the residency requirement and appointed F. Thomas Mullikin, Jr. as a Member Representing a Provider of Local Telephone Communication Services in the City to the Alexandria Commission on Information Technology.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
23. Alexandria Commission on Persons With Disabilities
2 Citizen Members
City Council reappointed Geoffrey Baynard, Sr. and appointed Christopher Marston as Citizen Members to the Alexandria Commission on Persons With Disabilities.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
24. Alexandria Consumer Affairs Commission
1 Citizen Member
City Council reappointed Paul Jost as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Consumer Affairs Commission.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS (continued)
25. Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission
1 Member From Planning District III
City Council appointed Joanne Tomasello as a Member From Planning District III to the Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
26. Alexandria Public Health Advisory Commission
1 Health Professional Member
City Council appointed Deborah Bombard as a Health Professional Member to the Alexandria Public Health Advisory Commission.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
27. Alexandria Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments
1 Citizen Member
City Council reappointed Andrea Dimond as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
EXECUTIVE SESSION
28. Convening of an Executive Session for the Purpose of Consulting with Legal Counsel Pertaining to the Acquisition or Use of Real Property for Public Purposes, Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.1-344(A)(3).
At 9:15 p.m., Council convened an executive session at this time for the purpose of discussing the acquisition of real property for a public purpose, pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.1-344(A)(3).
At 9:35 p.m., City Council reconvened the meeting and adopted the resolution pertaining to the executive session. RES. NO. 1855
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
This docket is subject to change.
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