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Office of the City Clerk
June 16, 1998

There Will Be a City Council Work Session
at 6:00 p.m. with the Alexandria AIDS Task
Force to Discuss the Task Force's Report on
Needle Exchange Programs. The Work
Session will be held in the City
Council Work Room.

There Will Be an Executive Session
At the Close of the Meeting. Please See
Docket Item No. 56.


Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 23, 1998 - - 7:30 p.m.


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OPENING

1. Calling the Roll.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

2. Invocation. By:_________________________________________________________

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

(a) The Regular Meeting of June 9, 1998.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

4. Report of the City Clerk.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

5. Presentation of Proclamation Commending Washington House and Community Washington House and Declaring Saturday, June 27 as Community Washington House Day in Alexandria. (Councilwoman Pepper)

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

6. Presentation of Proclamation in Memory of Francis Taylor Slate. (Councilwoman Pepper)

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________




OPENING (continued)

7. Presentation of Proclamation Declaring Wednesday, June 24, 1998, as St. John the Baptist Day in the City of Alexandria.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

8. Introduction of Beth McDonald, Director of Marketing and Member Services, Virginia Municipal League, and Brief Remarks by Ms. McDonald Regarding the Importance of Alexandria's Participation in VML. (Council Member Walker)

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

CONSENT CALENDAR (9 - 18)

9. Receipt of Resignations from Boards, Commissions and Committees:

(a) Alexandria Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee
Michael McNair

(b) Alexandria Local Emergency Planning Committee
John R. Hoffman

10. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:

(a) Alexandria-Caen Exchange Committee
1 Representative From the Public Schools in the City of Alexandria

(b) Alexandria-Gyumri Sister City Committee
3 Citizen Members

(c) Alexandria Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee
1 Member Designated by Council Member Lonnie C. Rich

(d) Alexandria Commission for the Arts
1 Member Who Represents Arts Education or Business
Expertise Relative to Arts and Cultural Development
Including Such Perspectives as Marketing, Finance/
Funding, Tourism Promotion and Organizational
Development

(e) Alexandria Community Services Board
2 Consumer Members

(f) Alexandria Social Services Advisory Board
1 Citizen Member

11. Consideration of Application to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, Litter Prevention and Recycling Program, for Funding for the Adopt-A-Park Program.

12. Consideration of Early Childhood Commission and Review Committee Recommendations for the Use of FY 1999 Children's Fund Monies.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

13. Consideration of the Grant Application to the Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services for $25,000 for the Development of a Self-Help Directory and Guide for Persons with Disabilities.

14. Consideration and Approval of a Grant Application to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority for Transportation Subsidies to Low-Income, Newly Employed Residents.

15. Receipt of the Monthly Financial Report for the Period Ending May 31, 1998.

16. Consideration of Renewal Grant Application to the Department of Criminal Justice Services for One Police Department School Resource Officer.

17. Consideration of Report on City Employee Compensation Issues.

18. Consideration of a One-Year Lease of the Colasanto Center Located at 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue by the Del Ray Artisans.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

19. Consideration of Naming the New Alexandria Central Library and the East End Park at Cameron Station. (Councilman Speck and Councilwoman Pepper)

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

20. Consideration of Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Five-Year Agreement with the Vendors of Publications on City Rights-of-way to Regulate the Appearance, Location, and Maintenance of Newsracks on King Street from the Unit Block through and Including the 1000 Block; Union Street and Washington Street for One Block North and South of King Street, and All Other Cross Streets (Through and Including Henry Street) for One-Half Block North and South of King Street. (Councilman Speck)

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

21. Consideration of the City Entering into Negotiations with Starpower, Other Competitive Local Exchange Carriers and Any Other Companies Which Provide an Open Video Service (OVS) While Detailed Proposals are Being Developed by These Groups. (Council Member Rich)

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________





REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

22. Presentation on New Type of Trash Can to be Introduced in the Lower King Street Retail Area. (Councilman Speck)

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

23. Consideration of the Three-Year Marketing Plan (Fiscal Years 1999-2001) for the City of Alexandria Developed by the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership, Inc. and the Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association. (Mayor Donley and Councilman Speck)

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

24. Consideration of Interjurisdictional Funding Agreement with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). (Mayor Donley)

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

25. Receipt of the Environmental Policy Commission's Report on Environmental/Quality of Life Issues in the City of Alexandria.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

26. Receipt of Semi-Annual Report from the Cameron Valley Limited Partnership.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

27. Consideration of the One-Year Action Plan (July 1, 1998 - June 30, 1999) for the Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development and Required Budget Transfers. (#17 6/13/98)

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

28. Receipt of the Final Report from the Fayette Court Corporation and Consideration of Partial Forgiveness of Loans Made to the Previous Owner of the Fayette Court Property.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

29. Consideration of Revised Guidelines for Sponsoring Major Events in Old Town.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

30. Consideration of Referral to the City's Naming Committee the Renaming of the Park Parcels Known as Pommander Walk, Potomac View Park, Gibbon and Wilkes Street Ends and the Old Town Yacht Basin Site as One Park and Consideration of the Concept Plan for the Future Development of This Area.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

31. Receipt of the Alexandria Human Rights Commission's FY 1997 Report on Citizen Appointments to City Boards and Commissions.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

32. Receipt of Annual Utilization Analysis Report and Applicant Tracking System Report for Fiscal Year 1997.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

33. Consideration of the Alexandria Community Services Board's FY 1999 Plan of Services Including the Program Evaluation Plan and the Performance Contract, FY 1999-2000 Plan to Meeting Identified Needs of Alexandrians with Mental Disabilities, and FY 1999-2003 Proposed Housing Plan.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

34. Consideration of a Transfer of $20,000 from FY 1998 Contingent Reserves for a Grant to the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum for the Second Half of FY 1998.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

None

ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

35. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to amend Ordinance No. 3943, enacted June 24, 1997, which authorized the issuance, sale and delivery of bonds by the city to finance various public improvements, by increasing the principal amount of authorized bonds from an amount not to exceed $45 million to an amount not to exceed $60 million. (#30 6/9/98) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

36. Consideration of Resolution for the City to Join ENDZONE Partners and Establish a City Ozone Action Day Program. (Council Member Rich and Councilwoman Pepper) [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

37. Consideration of Privatization Plan and New Lease Agreement with the Torpedo Factory Artist Association for the Operation of the Torpedo Factory Art Center and Adoption of a Resolution Conveying Equipment to the Torpedo Artist Association. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

38. Consideration of Resolution Changing the Current Code Enforcement Fee Schedule. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)

39. Consideration of the Balancing Resolution for the FY 1998 Operating Budget. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

40. Consideration of Resolution Authorizing the Donation of Surplus Firefighter Protective Clothing (Turnout Gear) to the Virginia Department of Fire Programs. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

41. Consideration of Resolution and Applications to the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development for FY 1999 Continuation Funding of the State Homeless Housing Assistance Resources (SHARE) Program and Approval of SHARE Program Applications Submitted by Alexandria Non-Profit Organizations. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

42. Consideration of Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Bonds by the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Alexandria for the American Roentgen Ray Society. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

43. Consideration of a Resolution Providing Local Governing Body Approval of $32 Million in ARHA Multifamily Housing Bond Financing for Park Center Apartments in Alexandria. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

44. Consideration of a Resolution (A) to approve the following documents that will be executed in conjunction with the issuance of Resource Recovery Refunding Revenue Bonds ("Bonds"), in an amount not to exceed $65,000,000, relating to the Alexandria/Arlington Waste-to-Energy facility located in the City of Alexandria and refunding bonds issued in 1984 by the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Alexandria as its Weekly Adjustable/Fixed Rate Resource Recovery Revenue Bonds, Series 1984:

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued) 44. (continued)
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

OTHER

45. Consideration of City Council Schedule.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS

46. Alexandria Board of Architectural Review - Old and Historic District
2 Architects
1 Citizen Member

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

47. Alexandria Board of Architectural Review - Parker-Gray District
2 Citizen Members

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

48. Alexandria Community Services Board
2 Citizen Members

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

49. Alexandria Consumer Affairs Commission
1 Citizen Member

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

50. Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission
3 Citizen Members

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

51. Alexandria Law Library Board
1 Citizen Member

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

52. Northern Virginia Community College Board
1 Citizen Member

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

53. Alexandria Task Force on AIDS
1 Member-at-Large

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

54. Alexandria Youth Policy Commission
1 Citizen Member Who Has An Interest In Issues Affecting Youth In the City

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

OTHER (continued)

55. Consideration of Possible Resolution of the Title Dispute Involving the Old Dominion Boat Club. (Mayor Donley)

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

EXECUTIVE SESSION

56. Consideration of Convening of an Executive Session to Consult with Legal Counsel Pertaining to Actual and Pending Litigation that Involves the City of Alexandria, Pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.1-344(A)(7), and the Performance of Specific Appointees Pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.1-344 (A)(1).

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

This docket is subject to change.

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Public Notice

The Alexandria Youth Policy Commission is sponsoring Families Facing the Future- A Community Focus on Prevention, on Saturday, June 20, 1998, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson Street, Alexandria, Va.

Mayor Kerry J. Donley and Council Member Walker will be participating in the program.
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