Regular Meeting
Tuesday, January 13, 1998 - - 7:30 p.m.
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Present: Mayor Kerry J. Donley, Vice Mayor William D. Euille, Members of Council William C. Cleveland, Redella S. Pepper, Lonnie C. Rich, David G. Speck, and Lois L. Walker.
Absent: None.
Also Present: Mrs. Lawson, City Manager; Mr. Sunderland, City Attorney; Ms. Evans, Assistant City Manager; Mr. Lynn, Director of Planning and Zoning; Ms. Boyd, Director of Citizen Assistance; Mr. O'Kane, Director of Transportation and Environmental Services; Mr. Gitajn, Director of Financial and Information Technology Services; Mrs. Godwin, Director of Management and Budget; Mr. Brannan, Assistant City Manager; Mr. Caton, Legislative Director; Fire Chief Hawkins; Mr. McMahon, Deputy Director of General Services; Ms. Steele, Deputy City Manager; Ms. O'Regan, Director of Human Services; Mr. Neckel, Director of Finance; Ms. Davis, Director of Housing; and Lieutenant Butler, Police Department.
Recorded by: Mrs. Beverly I. Jett, CMC, City Clerk and Clerk of Council.
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OPENING
The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Donley, and the City Clerk called the Roll; all Members of City Council were present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Councilman Cleveland.
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 a book on Alexandria, Virginia, "Portrait of a City", to the Mayor and Members of Council This book will be used to promote Alexandria.
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3. THERE BEING NO DISCUSSION, upon motion by Councilman Cleveland, seconded by Council Member Rich and carried unanimously, 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. The voting was as follows:
Cleveland "aye" Euille "aye"
Rich "aye" Pepper "aye"
Donley "aye" Speck "aye"
Walker "aye"
4. THERE BEING NO DISCUSSION, upon motion by Councilman Cleveland, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council received the report of the City Clerk dated January 6, 1998, which is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 4; 1/13/98, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference. The voting was as follows:
Cleveland "aye" Euille "aye"
Pepper "aye" Rich "aye"
Donley "aye" Speck "aye"
Walker "aye"
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)
(A copy of the proclamation is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 5; 1/13/98, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
Council Member Rich presented the proclamation.
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Council Member Rich, seconded by Vice Mayor Euille and carried unanimously, City Council endorsed the proclamation. The voting was as follows:
Rich "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Euille "aye" Pepper "aye"
Donley "aye" Speck "aye"
Walker "aye"
6. Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming January 15, 1998, as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Alexandria.
(A copy of the proclamation is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 6; 1/13/98, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
Councilwoman Pepper presented the proclamation.
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Councilman Cleveland and carried unanimously, City Council endorsed the proclamation. The voting was as follows:
Pepper "aye" Euille "aye"
Cleveland "aye" Rich "aye"
Donley "aye" Speck "aye"
Walker "aye"
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER
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
(A copy of each of the above resignations is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 1 of Item Nos. 7(a-b); 1/13/98, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
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
(g) Alexandria Task Force on AIDS
1 Representative From the Whitman-Walker Clinic
(Material pertaining to the above appointments is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 1 of Item Nos. 8(a-g); 1/13/98, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
9. Consideration of Grant Application to the Institute of Museum and Library Services for Funding for Alexandria Archaeology.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated December 30, 1997, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 9; 1/13/98, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
10. Consideration of Grant Application to the Institute of Museum and Library Services for Funding for Gadsby's Tavern Museum.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated December 30, 1997, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 10; 1/13/98, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
11. Consideration of Grant Application to the Institute of Museum and Library Services for Funding for Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated December 31, 1997, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 11; 1/13/98, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
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.
(A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council present received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 15; 1/13/98, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.
A copy of an Informal Memorandum explaining ordinance is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 15; 1/13/98, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
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.
(A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council present received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 16; 1/13/98, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.
A copy of an Informal Memorandum explaining ordinance is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 16; 1/13/98, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
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.
(A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council present received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 17; 1/13/98, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.
A copy of an Informal Memorandum explaining ordinance is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 17; 1/13/98, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
18. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to make supplemental appropriations for the FY 97-98 operating budget.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated December 22, 1997, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 18; 1/13/98, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.
A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council present received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 18; 1/13/98, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.
A copy of an Informal Memorandum explaining ordinance is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 3 of Item No. 18; 1/13/98, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
WHEREUPON, upon motion Council Member Walker, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, 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.
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.
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.
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
The voting was as follows:
Walker "aye" Euille "aye"
Pepper "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Donley "aye" Rich "aye"
Speck "aye"
12. Consideration of an Allocation of Additional Housing Trust Monies for the Moderate Income Homeownership Program.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated January 6, 1997, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 12; 1/13/98, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
Vice Mayor Euille made comments on this item, and encouraged those who are not taking advantage of this program to do so.
Mayor Donley and City Manager Lawson made comments.
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Euille, seconded by Councilman Cleveland and carried unanimously, 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. The voting was as follows:
Euille "aye" Pepper "aye"
Cleveland "aye" Rich "aye"
Donley "aye" Speck "aye"
Walker "aye"
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.
14. Consideration of an Amendment to the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program to Fund the Winter Overflow Shelter Program in Alexandria.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated January 8, 1998, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 14; 1/13/98, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
WITHOUT OBJECTION, City Council noted the deferral of this item to the January 27, 1998 City Council Meeting.
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.
(c) Councilman Speck spoke to a letter received from Mayor James L. Eason, Hampton, Virginia, with respect to issues facing Virginia's cities regarding the proposed changes to the personal property tax in the General Assembly.
(A copy of Mayor Eason's letter dated December 31, 1997, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Oral Presentation (c); 1/13/98, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(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, at the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission.
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]
Vice Mayor Euille spoke to this item.
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Euille, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried on a ROLL-CALL vote of 6-to-0, City Council adopted the revised resolution. The voting was as follows:
Euille "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Pepper "aye" Rich out of room
Donley "aye" Speck "aye"
Walker "aye"
The resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1854
WHEREAS, children may remain in foster care for over three years without opportunity for a permanent home; and
WHEREAS, service efforts for their parents have often been required even when they may have committed serious crimes against their children; and
WHEREAS, adoption provides for the stabilization of the lives of these children through achieving a lifetime commitment of caring parents; and
WHEREAS, the Alexandria Division of Social Services currently has 30 children who have special needs and are in need of quality permanent placements; and
WHEREAS, 20 of the adoptable children have medical, social or educational delays because of abuse/neglect or exposure to drugs prior to birth; and
WHEREAS, the Alexandria Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, in its 1998 agenda as one of the nation's 10 Model Courts participants, has established the recruitment of adoptive homes as a high priority; and
WHEREAS, the City of Alexandria recognizes the importance of investing in those service programs whenever a reasonable opportunity for reunification exists;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, KERRY J. DONLEY, Mayor of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, and on behalf of the Alexandria City Council, do hereby commend and support the federal legislation signed into law by PRESIDENT CLINTON which:
1. Clarifies that reasonable efforts to reunify families are not required in cases involving aggravated circumstances where torture, manslaughter and felony assault and the like have been found.
2. Places time limits on the length of time a child must wait for a permanent home.
3. Provides for incentive payments, demonstration projects, reauthorization of and expansion of family preservation and support services, health insurance coverage for children with special needs, continuation of adoption assistance payments on behalf of children with special needs.
4. Provides for appropriated funds and continuation of service initiatives.
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OTHER
20. Consideration of City Council Schedule.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated January 8, 1998, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 20; 1/13/98, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
General Discussion.
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Euille, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, 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. The voting was as follows:
Euille "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Pepper "aye" Rich "aye"
Donley "aye" Speck "aye"
Walker "aye"
CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS
21. Alexandria Beautification Commission
5 Citizen Members
(The following persons volunteered or were recommended for appointment to the above Commission:)
NAME ENDORSED BY:
Candace Beane* Beautification Commission
Lisa Johnson Beautification Commission
David Mulgrew
Noel Sengel Beautification Commission
Bette Jo Sullivan* Beautification Commission
Robert Watts* Beautification Commission
*Incumbent
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(Material pertaining to the above appointments is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 21; 1/13/98, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
Whereupon, ballots were distributed, tellers were appointed and the ballots tallied with the following results: 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. The voting was as follows:
Donley - Beane, Johnson, Sengel, Sullivan, Watts
Euille - Beane, Mulgrew, Sengel, Sullivan, Watts
Cleveland - Beane, Johnson, Mulgrew, Sullivan, Watts
Pepper - Beane, Johnson, Sengel, Sullivan, Watts
Rich - Beane, Johnson, Sengel, Sullivan, Watts
Speck - Beane, Johnson, Sengel, Sullivan, Watts
Walker - Johnson, Mulgrew, Sengel, Sullivan, Watts
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22. Alexandria Commission on Information Technology
1 Member Representing a Provider of Local Telephone
Communication Services in the City
(The following person volunteered for appointment to the above Commission:)
NAME ENDORSED BY:
F. Thomas Mullikin, Jr.*
*Residency Waiver Required
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(Material pertaining to the above appointment is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 22; 1/13/98, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
Whereupon, ballots were distributed, tellers were appointed and the ballots tallied with the following result: 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. The voting was as follows:
Donley - Mullikin
Euille - Mullikin
Cleveland - Mullikin
Pepper - Mullikin
Rich - Mullikin
Speck - Mullikin
Walker - Mullikin
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23. Alexandria Commission on Persons With Disabilities
2 Citizen Members
(The following persons volunteered for appointment to the above Commission:)
NAME ENDORSED BY:
Geoffrey Baynard, Sr.*
Brenda Estes
Christopher Marston
Jean Peelen
*Incumbent
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(Material pertaining to the above appointments is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 23; 1/13/98, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
Whereupon, ballots were distributed, tellers were appointed and the ballots tallied with the following result: City Council reappointed Geoffrey Baynard as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Commission on Persons With Disabilities, and there had to be a second balloting for the second position since no one received a majority vote. The voting was as follows:
Donley - Baynard, Peelen
Euille - Baynard, Marston
Cleveland - Baynard, Estes
Pepper - Baynard, Marston
Rich - Baynard, Peelen
Speck - Baynard, Estes
Walker - Baynard, Marston
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Thereupon, ballots were again distributed, tellers were again appointed and the ballots again tallied with the following results: there was a tie vote between Marston and Peelen; therefore, there had to be a third balloting. The voting was as follows:
Donley - Peelen
Euille - Marston
Cleveland - Peelen
Pepper - Marston
Rich - Peelen
Speck - Estes
Walker - Marston
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Whereupon, ballots were again distributed, tellers were again appointed and the ballots again tallied with the following result: City Council appointed Christopher Marston a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Commission on Persons With Disabilities. The voting was as follows:
Donley - Peelen
Euille - Marston
Cleveland - Peelen
Pepper - Marston
Rich - Peelen
Speck - Marston
Walker - Marston
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24. Alexandria Consumer Affairs Commission
1 Citizen Member
(Material pertaining to the above appointment is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 24; 1/13/98, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(The following persons volunteered for appointment to the above Commission:)
NAME ENDORSED BY:
William Briggs
Paul Jost*
*Incumbent
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Whereupon, ballots were distributed, tellers were appointed and the ballots tallied with the following result: City Council reappointed Paul Jost as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Consumer Affairs Commission. The voting was as follows:
Donley - Jost
Euille - Jost
Cleveland - Jost
Pepper - Jost
Rich - Jost
Speck - Jost
Walker - Jost
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25. Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission
1 Member From Planning District III
(The following persons volunteered or were recommended for appointment to the above Commission:)
NAME ENDORSED BY:
Chanley Mohney* Anne Haynes, Chair, Park and Recreation Commission
S. Kathleen Pepper
Joanne Tomasello Brookville Seminary Valley Civic Assn.
*Incumbent
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(Material pertaining to the above appointment is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 25; 1/13/98, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
Whereupon, ballots were distributed, tellers were appointed and the ballots tallied with the following result: City Council appointed Joanne Tomasello as a Member From Planning District III to the Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission. The voting was as follows:
Donley - Tomasello
Euille - Tomasello
Cleveland - Tomasello
Pepper - Tomasello
Rich - Tomasello
Speck - Tomasello
Walker - Tomasello
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26. Alexandria Public Health Advisory Commission
1 Health Professional Member
(Material pertaining to the above appointment is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 26; 1/13/98, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(The following persons volunteered or were recommended for appointment to the above Commission:)
NAME ENDORSED BY:
Deborah Bombard John D. Kling II, DDS, FAGD, PC
Patricia Mcguire
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Whereupon, ballots were distributed, tellers were appointed and the ballots tallied with the following result: City Council appointed Deborah Bombard as a Health Professional Member to the Alexandria Public Health Advisory Commission. The voting was as follows:
Donley - Bombard
Euille - Bombard
Cleveland - Bombard
Pepper - Bombard
Rich - Bombard
Speck - Bombard
Walker - Bombard
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27. Alexandria Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments
1 Citizen Member
(Material pertaining to the above appointment is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 27; 1/13/98, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(The following person volunteered for appointed to the above Board:)
NAME ENDORSED BY:
Andrea Dimond*
Matthew Natale
*Incumbent
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Whereupon, ballots were distributed, tellers were appointed and the ballots tallied with the following result: City Council reappointed Andrea Dimond as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments. The voting was as follows:
Donley - Dimond
Euille - Dimond
Cleveland - Dimond
Pepper - Dimond
Rich - Dimond
Speck - Dimond
Walker - Dimond
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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).
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Speck, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, 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). The voting was as follows:
Speck "aye" Euille "aye"
Pepper "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Donley "aye" Rich "aye"
Walker "aye"
THEREUPON, upon motion by Council Member Rich, seconded by Council Member Walker and carried on a vote of 4-to-0, at 9:35 p.m., City Council reconvened the meeting. The voting was as follows:
Rich "aye" Euille out of room
Walker "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Donley "aye" Pepper out of room
Speck out of room
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Council Member Rich, seconded by Council Member Walker and carried on a unanimous ROLL-CALL vote, City Council adopted the resolution pertaining to the executive session. The voting was as follows:
Rich "aye" Euille "aye"
Walker "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Donley "aye" Pepper "aye"
Speck "aye"
The resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1855
WHEREAS, on this 13th day of January, 1998, the Alexandria City Council did recess into executive session pursuant to a motion made and adopted in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.1-344.1 of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by City Council that such executive session was conducted in accordance with Virginia law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that city council does hereby certify that, to the best of each member's knowledge, only public business matters that were identified in the motion by which the executive session was convened, and that are lawfully exempted by the Freedom of Information Act from the Act's open meeting requirements, were heard, discussed or considered by council during the executive session.
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THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED, upon motion by Council Member Rich, seconded by Council Member Walker and carried on a vote of 6-to-0, at 9:40 p.m., the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, January 13, 1998, was adjourned. The voting was as follows:
Rich "aye" Euille "aye"
Walker "aye" Cleveland out of room
Donley "aye" Pepper "aye"
Speck "aye"
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APPROVED BY:
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KERRY J. DONLEY MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Beverly I. Jett, CMC City Clerk
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.
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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.
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