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Office of the City Clerk
March 18, 1998

There will be a Work Session with the
Alexandria Commission on Persons with
Disabilities at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council
Workroom.

Following this Work Session, at 7:00 p.m.,
Staff will Update City Council on the New
Community Library, in the City Council
Workroom.


Regular Meeting
Tuesday, March 24, 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 Meetings of City Council:

(a) The Regular Meeting of March 10, 1998; and

(b) The Public Hearing Meeting of March 14, 1998.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

4. Report of the City Clerk.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

5. Presentation of Proclamation Honoring the T.C. Williams Boys' Varsity Basketball Team. (Mayor Donley and Vice Mayor Euille)

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

6. Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of April 16, 1998, as KOVAR Week in the City of Alexandria. (Mayor Donley)

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________




OPENING (continued)

7. (a) Presentation of Proclamation Honoring Five T.C. Williams High School Students Who Won the Virginia Regionals of the National Science Bowl. (Mayor Donley and Members of City Council)

(b) Special Presentation by Vice Mayor Euille.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

8. Presentation of Proclamation Honoring Robert Denison for His Service to the City of Alexandria. (Mayor Donley)

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

CONSENT CALENDAR (9 - 17) (21 - 23)

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

(a) Alexandria Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee
Henry Fenlon

(b) Alexandria Local Emergency Planning Committee
Craig W. Chase

10. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:

(a) Alexandria Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
1 Homeowner

1 Representative From the Financial Community

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

(c) Alexandria Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee
1 Member Designated by Vice Mayor William D. Euille

(d) Alexandria Commission for the Arts
2 Members Who Represent 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 Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Board of Commissioners
1 Representative From the Alexandria Resident Council

(f) Alexandria Social Services Advisory Board
1 Parent Member


REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

11. Consideration of Request to Modify the Membership of the George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee.

12. Receipt of the FY 1997 Annual Report for the Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission.

13. Receipt of FY 1997 Report from the Alexandria Commission for Women.

14. Receipt of the Monthly Financial Report for Period Ending February 28, 1998.

15. Consideration of Application to the Virginia Commission for the Arts for Funding for a Local Government Challenge Grant for the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities.

16. Consideration of Application to the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for Funding Under the Federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Act Program to Support Delinquency Prevention Activities Within the City.

17. Consideration of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids Grant Funding Allocated to the City of Alexandria and Approval of the HOPWA Certification.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

18. Consideration of Proposed City Testimony for the Commonwealth Transportation Board 1998 Preallocation Hearing.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

19. Consideration of Update Report on Items Before the 1998 General Assembly.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

20. Consideration of Changes to the Stevenson Court Condominium Homeownership Project.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

None

ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

CONSENT CALENDAR (21-23)

21. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to establish the Real and Personal Property Tax Rates for Calendar Year 1998.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

22. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to amend the City Code by increasing the transient lodging tax from five percent to five and one-half percent.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

23. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to amend the City Code by establishing an admission tax on the price paid to gain entrance to places of amusement or entertainment and sporting events.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)

24. Consideration of Resolution and the FY 1999-2000 LOCAL PLAN for the Expenditure of Grant Funds Under the Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

25. Consideration of Resolution to Support the Refinancing of Virginia Railway Express Bond Issues. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

OTHER

26. Consideration of City Council Schedule.

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS

27. Alexandria Commission for the Arts
1 Member Who Represents the Public-At-Large, As Arts Consumers and Participants

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________





CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS (continued)

28. Alexandria Consumer Affairs Commission
1 Citizen Member

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

29. Alexandria Landlord-Tenant Relations Board
1 Landlord or Representative of a Landlord

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

30. Alexandria Traffic and Parking Board
1 Citizen Member

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

This docket is subject to change.

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Full-text copies of ordinances, resolutions, and agenda items are available in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of the Council. Meeting materials are also available on-line at https://dockets.alexandriava.gov/dsr/dsrhome.nsf
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Individuals with disabilities who require assistance or special arrangements to participate in the City Council meeting may call the City Clerk and Clerk of Council's Office at 838-4500 (TTY/TDD 838-5056). We request that you provide a 48-hour notice so that the proper arrangements may be made.

City Council meetings are closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.
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Public Notice

There will be a City Council Work Session on the Proposed Budget on Thursday, March 26, 1998, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Workroom, Room 2420, City Hall, 301 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia.

Individuals with disabilities who require assistance or special arrangements to attend the City Council Work Session may call the City Clerk and Clerk of Council's Office at 838-4500 (TTY/TDD 838-5056). We request that you provide a 48-hour notice so that the proper arrangements may be made.
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Meeting materials are available on-line at http://ci.alexandria.va.us.
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