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September 10, 1997

There was an Executive Session, with the Alexandria
School Board, at the Conclusion of the Meeting.
Please refer to Docket Item No. 28.


Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 9, 1997 - - 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 provided by Reverend Dale P. Seley, Pastor, Downtown Baptist Church.
2. Invocation. By:_________________________________________________________

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

(a) The Public Hearing Meeting of June 14, 1997;
(b) The Regular Meeting of June 24, 1997; and
(c) The Special Installation Meeting of July 1, 1997.

City Council approved the Minutes for (a) the Public Hearing Meeting of June 14, 1997; (b) the Regular Meeting of June 24, 1997; and (c) the Special Installation Meeting of July 1, 1997.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

4. Report of the City Clerk.

City Council received the report of the City Clerk.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

New Business No. 1: WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT, Mayor Donley introduced and congratulated Sammy Retta, the Middle Weight Champion of the World of the International Boxing Organization. Sammy lives in the City's West End. Mayor Donley presented Sammy with a Key to the City.

Councilman Cleveland offered his congratulations and extended an invitation to Sammy to meet with the youth group, The Untouchables.



OPENING (continued)

5. Presentation of Proclamation Declaring September 20, 1997, as Chili Appreciation Day. (Vice Mayor Euille)

City Council endorsed the proclamation.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

New Business Item No. 2: City Manager Lawson introduced three new key staff persons, namely, Elbert Ransom, Special Assistant to the City Manager; David B. Sudduth, Director of Personnel Services; and Margaret A. O'Regan, Director of Human Services.

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

CONSENT CALENDAR (6-7)(13-15)

6. Receipt of the Following Resignations From Members of Boards, Commissions and Committees:

(a) Alexandria Commission on Aging
Catherine L. Noe

(b) Alexandria Commission on Persons With Disabilities
Lourie A. Russell

(c) Alexandria Community Services Board
Susan Riedinger
Jeanette A. Sites

(d) Alexandria Consumer Affairs Commission
Mark A. Smith

(e) Alexandria Economic Opportunities Commission
Brian Dorris

(f) Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission
Walter R. Beam

(g) Alexandria Human Rights Commission
Emily Rothberg

(h) Alexandria Public Health Advisory Commission
Gina M. LaSasso

7. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:

(a) Ad Hoc City of Alexandria 250th Anniversary Commission
1 Member Designated by The Alexandria Public Records Advisory Commission

(b) Ad Hoc Old and Historic Alexandria District Newsrack Committee
1 Member From the Alexandria Old Town Civic Association


REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

(c) Alexandria Archaeological Commission
1 Member From Planning District II

(d) Alexandria Commission on Aging
1 Supportive Service Provider

1 Citizen Member

(e) Alexandria Commission on Persons With Disabilities
1 Citizen Member With a Disability

(f) Alexandria Economic Opportunities Commission
1 Representative of the Commonwealth's Attorney

(g) Alexandria Fair Share Task Force
Chair of the Alexandria Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

Chair of the Alexandria Community Services Board

Chair of the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners

2 Representatives From Civic Associations in Planning District III

(h) Alexandria Human Rights Commission
1 Representative From the Alexandria Economic Opportunities Commission

(i) Alexandria Industrial Development Authority
2 Citizen Members

(j) Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission
1 Member From Among the High School Youth of the City

(k) Alexandria Public Health Advisory Commission
1 Health Professional Member

(l) Alexandria Sister Cities Committee
1 Member From the Alexandria-Gyumri Sister City Committee

1 Member From the Alexandria School Board

(m) Alexandria Social Services Advisory Board
1 Parent Member

(n) Alexandria Task Force on AIDS
1 Member-at-Large
1 Representative From the Alexandria Community Services Board

(o) Alexandria Urban Design Advisory Committee
1 Representative of the Old Town North Business Community
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

(p) Alexandria Waterfront Committee
1 Citizen Representative Who Resides West of Washington Street

1 Representative From the Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

City Council approved the Consent Calendar as presented.

6. City Council received the following resignations, with regret, of (a) Catherine L. Noe from the Alexandria Commission on Aging; (b) Lourie A. Russell from the Alexandria Commission on Persons with Disabilities; (c) Susan Riedinger and Jeanette A. Sites from the Alexandria Community Services Board; (d) Mark A. Smith from the Alexandria Consumer Affairs Commission; (e) Brian Dorris from the Alexandria Economic Opportunities Commission; (f) Walter R. Beam from the Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission; (g) Emily Rothberg from the Alexandria Human Rights Commission; and (h) Gina M. LaSasso from the Alexandria Public Health Advisory Commission; and requested the Executive Secretary to send the appropriate letters of appreciation and to advertise the vacancies in the usual manner.

7. City Council (a) reappointed Ruth Kaye as a Member Designated by the Alexandria Public Records Advisory Commission to the Ad Hoc City of Alexandria 250th Anniversary Commission; (b) appointed Patricia Braun as a Member From the Alexandria Old Town Civic Association to the Ad Hoc Old and Historic Alexandria District Newsrack Committee; (c) appointed Richard Cunningham as a Member From Planning District II to the Alexandria Archaeological Commission; (d) appointed Terrence Onderick as a Supportive Service Provider and Joann Miller as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Commission on Aging; (e) appointed Geoffrey Baynard (Identified a Disability) as a Citizen Member With a Disability to the Alexandria Commission on Persons With Disabilities; (f) appointed James Lay as a Representative of the Commonwealth's Attorney to the Alexandria Economic Opportunities Commission; (g) appointed Jeremy Flachs as Chair of the Alexandria Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, Geraldine Doon as Chair of the Alexandria Community Services Board, Michael Reid as Chair of the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, and John Tedesco and Joanne Tomasello as Representatives From Civic Associations in Planning District III to the Alexandria Fair Share Task Force; (h) appointed Johanna Ramos as a Representative From the Alexandria Economic Opportunities Commission to the Alexandria Human Rights Commission; (i) appointed Roslyn Gadley and John Lewis as Citizen Members to the Alexandria Industrial Development Authority; (j) appointed Andrew Papp as a Member From Among the High School Youth of the City to the Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission; (k) reappointed Fay Menacker as a Health Professional Member to the Alexandria Public Health Advisory Commission; (l) appointed Susan Clot de Broissia as a Member From the Alexandria-Gyumri Sister City Committee and reappointed Henry S. Brooks as a Member From the Alexandria School Board to the Alexandria Sister Cities Committee; (m) appointed Nina Hillary-Bush as a Parent Member to the Alexandria Social Services Advisory Board; (n) appointed Bradley Buster as Member-at-Large and Carlos Vega-Matos as a Representative From the Alexandria Community Services Board to the Alexandria
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)

7. (continued) Task Force on AIDS; (o) appointed Martin Meisel as a Representative of the Old Town North Business Community to the Alexandria Urban Design Advisory Committee; and (p) reappointed Myra Halpin as a Citizen Representative Who Resides West of Washington Street and appointed Thomas Adams as a Representative From the Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission to the Alexandria Waterfront Committee.

13. City Council introduced the ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, September 13, 1997.

14. City Council introduced the ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, September 13, 1997.

15. City Council introduced the ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, September 13, 1997.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

8. Consideration of King Street Metro Area Task Force Report. (Mayor Donley; Council Member Walker).

Council Member Walker gave an overview of the report. She spoke to a Metro town meeting which will be held probably some time in October, and encouraged people from all over the City to attend.

Mayor Donley spoke to an amount that was included in this year's Transportation Appropriation Bill which directly will benefit the King Street Metro area.

Transportation and Environmental Services Director O'Kane stated that the City still has a million dollars in that Bill. He indicated that it has passed the House and goes to the Conference Committee next. Proposed uses of the funding could be extension of platform at King Street and other ways of enhancing the connection between VRE and Metrorail.

Mayor Donley asked as the Conference Committee on the Hill continues to work on the Transportation Appropriation Bill that staff monitor this particular appropriation through the Conference Committee to make sure it stays in the Bill. Council Member Walker and the Mayor would be willing to do whatever is necessary to ensure that these dollars stay in the Bill.

Councilman Cleveland expressed concern of the statement in the report concerning the residential development in the Kiss and Ride area on which Council has not acted.

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

8. (continued) Mayor Donley stated for the record that Council's consideration of this matter in no way signifies any kind of approval or acquiescence to an application that may come forward on the Kiss and Ride lot.

Councilwoman Pepper spoke to this and asked questions concerning the status of the development at the Van Dorn Station area.

Council Member Walker gave a brief status report on the future joint development of the Van Dorn Station area.

WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT, Marguerite Lang, 14 West Rosemont Avenue, representing the Rosemont Citizens Association, spoke to concerns of her Association.

City Council received the report, with explicit understanding as a matter of record that Council has not by reference suggested approval of any rezoning.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

9. Consideration of Affidavit Information to be Included on Red-Light Traffic Camera Notices of Violation. (Councilman Cleveland)

Councilmen Speck and Cleveland participated in a dialogue on this item.

City Attorney Sunderland explained the law.

Councilman Speck requested that Council get a package of what is expected on this that will provide as much information and publicity as there can be.

Councilman Cleveland spoke to using the funds for targeted enforcement rather than red light cameras.

Mayor Donley stated for the record that this is not a measure to collect fines. This is a measure designed to change behavior. That is the policy objective of this Council and this City in their pilot red light program, and it's not about collecting fines for revenue.

City Council requested that the citation that is used be roughly parallel to the way a parking ticket is issued, i.e., that it states the violation, the procedure for paying it or for appealing it, and leave it at that; and explicit to what is being stated is that there is no requirement to give notice of affidavit.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

10. Consideration of Certifications for the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority's Application for Federal Comprehensive Grant Program Monies.

City Council approved the required City certifications for ARHA's Comprehensive Grant application.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________





REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

11. (a) Receipt of Comments Received on the Youth Services Study Report Since Its Distribution in June. (#14 6/10/97)

(b) Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to amend the City Code by establishing and defining the responsibilities of a youth services commission.

Staff will prepare memo for Saturday with respect to the Commonwealth Attorney's request of having membership on this commission, and addressing other memos that have been received since this docket item has been prepared.

City Council (1) received the report in preparation for the September 13 public hearing on the Youth Services Report; (2) approved on First Reading, the proposed ordinance establishing the Youth Policy Commission, which has been amended to designate the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Judge as a non-voting member, based on a recommendation from Judge Stephen W. Rideout, Chief Judge, Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court; and (3) set the ordinance for public hearing on Saturday, September 13, and Second Reading and Final Passage on September 23.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

12. Consideration of a Three-Year Lease Agreement Between the City and the Alexandria Seaport Foundation for the Use of the "Old Park Police Building" at Jones Point and the Paved Surface Adjacent to the Building.

Staff will report back to Council with the number of rent-free leases, if any, that the City currently has.

City Council (1) approved a three-year, rent free, lease agreement with the Alexandria Seaport Foundation for the use of the 1,200 square foot building at Jones Point known as the "Old Park Police Building" and the paved surface adjacent to the building; and (2) authorized the City Manager to sign the agreement.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

None

Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

(a) Councilwoman Pepper noted a number of recent openings during Council's recess, i.e, Sun Rise Assisted Living Home, Society for Human Resource Management, Jones Telecommunications celebrated the completion of its telecommunications network for Alexandria, National Airport's new terminal, and the Eisenhower Connector.

With respect to the Eisenhower Connector, Councilwoman Pepper directed questions to Transportation and Environmental Services Director O'Kane with respect to date that construction on the connecting road to Duke Street will begin.


ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL (continued)

Mr. O'Kane stated that the resolution is not specific as to the period of time, but he will try to confirm it, to initiate another analysis of this corridor and to look at a connection to Duke Street.

(b) Councilwoman Pepper congratulated the Police Department on being named "Best Dressed".

(c) Council Member Rich announced a fundraiser to be held at Baptist Temple Church to benefit the Northern Virginia Urban League on September 20, 1997, at 6:00 p.m. There will be a series of musical performances by members of the church. The cost is $5 for adults, and $3 for children. For tickets or questions, please call 548-4000.

(d) Councilman Speck congratulated the Convention and Visitors Association on its recent very successful promotional effort showcasing the City for meeting planners. Some leads have been received.

(e) Councilman Speck gave a report on his effort with respect to the posting of political signs. Council will docket several possibilities for public hearing.

(f) Councilman Cleveland congratulated the Alexandria Police Department for catching the "candyman" who had been alluding the police in the area.

(g) Councilman Euille announced that on Thursday, September 25, Alexandria Works! Employers Advisory Subcommittee, will be hosting a job fair for welfare recipients. It will be from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Holiday Inn on Eisenhower Avenue.

(h) Councilman Euille announced that the structure at the King Street Gardens Park is nearing completion. The dedication is set for Saturday, October 4.

(i) Mayor Donley announced that the final Environmental Impact Statement on the Woodrow Wilson Bridge will be released on Friday, September 12. Anyone who received a copy of the draft, will be receiving a copy of the final. There will be a comment period.

(j) Mayor Donley stated that there is a Major Investment Study underway on the Capital Beltway which entails the expansion of the Beltway from its current eight lanes to something larger, and also include elements such as high occupancy lanes and reconfigured interchanges. As part of the MIS process that is run by VDOT, they establish a MIS Policy Advisory Committee which is appointed by VDOT with the advice of the Northern Virginia Transportation Coordinating Council. Alexandria was omitted from the membership.

WITHOUT OBJECTION, Mayor Donley will draft a letter that will formally petition the Virginia Department of Transportation for membership for Alexandria on this important policy advisory committee regarding the Capital Beltway. He will provide Council with a copy.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________




ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

CONSENT CALENDAR (13-15)

13. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to amend the provisions of the City Code relating to the preparation and storage of food at restaurants and other food service establishments by adopting the model food code recently issued by the United States Food and Drug Administration.

14. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to amend the 1992 Master Plan by changing the land use designation of the property at 3408 King Street and 1205 North Quaker Lane from R-20/Residential to RA/Residential.

15. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to rezone the property at 3408 King Street and 1205 North Quaker Lane from R-20 single-family zone to RA multiple-family zone.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

City Council Introduced and Passed the Ordinances on First Reading; set them for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, September 9, 1997.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)

16. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First and Second Readings of AN ORDINANCE to adopt Supplement No. 52 of the Alexandria City Code. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the Ordinance. ORD. NO. 3947
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

17. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First and Second Readings of AN ORDINANCE to adopt Supplement 14 of the City of Alexandria Zoning Ordinance. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]

City Council finally passed the Ordinance. ORD. NO. 3948
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

OTHER

18. Consideration of City Council Schedule.

City Council (1) adopted the schedule of regular Council meetings for September, 1997 - June, 1998, which included changing the October public hearing date from Saturday, October 18 to Saturday, October 25; (2) scheduled a work session at 6:00 p.m. before the Tuesday, October 14 City Council meeting as requested by Vice Mayor Euille to discuss the proposal to amend the non-conforming uses provision of the Zoning Ordinance; (3) scheduled a work session on the 1998 legislative package with the City's delegation to the Virginia General Assembly at 6 p.m. before the Tuesday, December 9 legislative meeting;

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

18. (continued)

and (4) adopted the following schedule for consideration of the FY 1999 City budget:
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS

19. Alexandria Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
1 Landlord

City Council reappointed Frank McCarthy as a Landlord to the Alexandria Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

20. Alexandria Commission for Women
1 Citizen Member

City Council appointed Susan Kellom as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Commission For Women.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

21. Alexandria Community Policy and Management Team
1 Representative of a Private Organization or Association of Providers of Children's or Family Services Whose Office is Located Within the City

City Council waived the residency requirement and appointed Vera Jackson as a Representative of a Private Organization or Association of Providers of Children's or Family Services Whose Office is Located Within the City to the Alexandria Community Policy and Management Team.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

22. Alexandria Community Services Board
2 Citizen Members

City Council appointed Larry Hoffer and Joseph Lee as Citizen Members to the Alexandria Community Services Board.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________








CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS (continued)

23. Alexandria Fair Share Task Force
3 Representatives of Non-Profit Housing Providers

2 Representatives From Civic Associations in Planning District II

City Council appointed Barbara Brenman, Kevin Heanue and Loyd LaMois as Representatives of Non-Profit Housing Providers and John Hartung and Glenda Davis as Representatives From Civic Associations in Planning District II to the Alexandria Fair Share Task Force.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

24. Alexandria Human Rights Commission
1 Citizen Member

City Council appointed Linda Schaefer as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Human Rights Commission.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

25. Alexandria Public Health Advisory Commission
1 Non-Health Professional Member

City Council appointed Sandra McIntosh as a Non-Health Professional Member to the Alexandria Public Health Advisory Commission.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

26. Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
2 Citizen Members

City Council reappointed Michele Chapman and Michael Reid as Citizen Members to the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

27. Alexandria Waterfront Committee
1 Representative From the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce

City Council waived the residency requirement and reappointed James Boatner as a Representative From the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce to the Alexandria Waterfront Committee.
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

At this point, City Council considered Docket Item No. 29.

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)

29. Discussion of Approving the Closing of a Portion of Mt. Vernon Avenue for a Children's Halloween Parade. (Councilman Speck)

City Council deferred this until September 13, 1997.
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 § 2.1-344(A)(3).

At 9:25 p.m., City Council convened an executive session at this time for the purpose of discussing or considering the acquisition and use of real property for public purposes, pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.1-344(A)(3).

At 10:25 p.m., City Council reconvened the meeting and adopted the resolution pertaining to the Executive Session. RES. NO. 1838
Council Action:_______________________________________________________________

The Meeting was adjourned at 10:28 p.m.


This docket is subject to change.

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