Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 8, 1999 - - 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; Ms. Steele, Deputy City Manager; Mr. O'Kane, Director of Transportation and Environmental Services; Mr. Jinks, Director of Financial and Information Technology Services; Ms. Plemmer, Assistant City Manager; Mrs. Godwin, Director of Management and Budget; Mr. Ransom, Special Assistant to the City Manager for Human Relations; Ms. Boyd, Director of Citizen Assistance; Mr. Caton, Legislative Director; Mr. Lynn, Director of Planning and Zoning; Mr. Neckel, Director of Finance; Mr. Sudduth, Director of Personnel Services; Dr. Claiborn, Director of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse; Ms. Davis, Director of Housing; Ms. Whitmore, Director of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities; Ms. Barnett, Deputy Director of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities; Ms. Moore and Ms. Gallimore, Budget Analysts, Management and Budget; Ms. O'Regan, Director of Human Services; Mr. Ruller, Deputy Director, and Mr. Jivatode, Division Chief, Transportation and Environmental Services; Deputy Police Chief Cook; Sergeant Story and Lieutenant Butler, Police Department.
Recorded by: Ms. Susan K. Seagroves, Deputy City Clerk and Clerk of Council.
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City Council held a Work Session with the Boards of Architectural Review at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Workroom. The Agenda was followed.
The Mayor opened the Work Session by explaining that this matter came up when City Council proposed legislation to the General Assembly that BAR appeals would be made to the Circuit Court rather than to the Council. This Work Session will give Council an understanding of the BAR and the methods they employ and will perhaps become an annual Work Session.
Assistant City Attorney Pessoa addressed the Council's role on appeal of BAR decisions and gave an overview of standards applicable to Council decisions. Principal Planning and Zoning Staff to the BAR Smith presented overheads and went over the background of BAR decisions and the use of decision standards by City Council in reviewing a BAR appeal.
Members of City Council, City Attorney Sunderland, Principal Planning and Zoning Staff to the BAR Smith, Planning and Zoning Director Lynn, and Members of the Boards of Architectural Review participated in the discussion.
The work session was concluded at approximately 7:30 p.m.
(Material pertaining to this work session is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council and incorporated herewith as part of the record.)
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OPENING
The Meeting was called to Order by Mayor Donley, and the Deputy City Clerk called the Roll; all Members of Council were present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Mrs. Michelle Conn, Member of Alexandria Baha'i Local Spiritual Assembly.
3. THERE BEING NO DISCUSSION, upon motion by Councilman Cleveland, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council approved the Minutes for (a) the Regular Meeting of May 25, 1999, as submitted. The voting was as follows:
Cleveland "aye" Euille "aye"
Pepper "aye" Rich "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 June 1, 1999, which is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 4; 6/8/99, 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 June 1999 as Safe Graduation Month. (Mayor Donley)
(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; 6/8/99, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
Mayor Donley presented the proclamation.
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Speck, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council endorsed the proclamation. The voting was as follows:
Speck "aye" Euille "aye"
Pepper "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Donley "aye" Rich "aye"
Walker "aye"
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER
CONSENT CALENDAR (6 - 10) (15 - 31)
6. Receipt of Resignations from Boards, Commissions and Committees:
(a) Alexandria Consumer Affairs Commission
Paul C. Jost
(b) Alexandria Social Services Advisory Board
Elizabeth G. Engle
(c) Alexandria Task Force on AIDS
Diane Alex Hall
(d) Alexandria Waterfront Committee
Robert A. Roland
(A copy 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. 6(a-d); 6/8/99, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
7. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:
(a) Historic Alexandria Resources Commission
1 Representative From the Alexandria Association
1 Representative From the Torpedo Factory Artists'
Association
1 Representative From Planning District I
(b) Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission
1 Representative From Planning District I
(c) Alexandria Potomac West Alliance Board of Directors
1 Representative Designated by the Potomac West Business
Association
(d) Alexandria Public Records Advisory Commission
1 Citizen Member
(e) Alexandria Waterfront Committee
1 Representative From the Alexandria Seaport Foundation
(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. 7(a-e); 6/8/99, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
8. Request for Street Closing and Reservation of Parking Spaces on June 26th for the Gadsby's Tavern Museum 18th Century Fair.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 1, 1999, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 8; 6/8/99, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
9. Consideration of Community Partnership Fund for Human Services FY 2000 Grant Awards.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 1, 1999, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 9; 6/8/99, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
10. Consideration of Permitting the Route Used for the 1998 Scottish Christmas Walk Parade to be Used for the 1999 Scottish Christmas Walk Parade Scheduled to be Held on December 4, 1999. (#19 3/23/99)
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 26, 1999, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 10; 6/8/99, 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 Seminary Hill/Strawberry Hill Small Area Plan Chapter of the 1992 Master Plan to change the land use designation of the far western portion of the Cameron Run Regional Park parcel, at 4001 Eisenhower Avenue, from POS/Public Open Space to I/Industrial, in conjunction with the proposed new animal shelter.
(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. 1 of Item No. 15; 6/8/99, 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. 15; 6/8/99, 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 the city zoning map to change the zoning designation of the far western portion of the Cameron Run Regional Park parcel at 4001 Eisenhower Avenue, from POS/Public Open Space to I/Industrial, subject to a proffer that limits the use of the parcel to the proposed animal shelter.
(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. 1 of Item No. 16; 6/8/99, 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. 16; 6/8/99, 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 amend the city zoning map to correct the zoning designation of the eastern portion of the Cameron Run Regional Park parcel, at 4001 Eisenhower Avenue, by changing it from OCM-(100)/Office Commercial Medium to POS/Public Open Space.
(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. 1 of Item No. 17; 6/8/99, 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. 17; 6/8/99, 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 amend the city code so that the city's photo red light program includes the lessees and renters, as well as the registered owners, of motor vehicles.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 26, 1999, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 18; 6/8/99, 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. 18; 6/8/99, 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. 3 of Item No. 18; 6/8/99, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
19. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to amend the city code to clarify the rate that is to be used in the computation of the city's meal sales tax.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 27, 1999, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 19; 6/8/99, 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. 19; 6/8/99, 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. 3 of Item No. 19; 6/8/99, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
20. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to amend the city code to conform with recent amendments to the state code concerning the licensure of out-of-state contractors.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 26, 1999, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 20; 6/8/99, 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. 20; 6/8/99, 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. 3 of Item No. 20; 6/8/99, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
21. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to amend the city code to establish a procedure whereby property owners may authorize the police department, acting through its employees, to forbid persons from entering or remaining on the owner's property, for purposes of the city's trespass laws.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 26, 1999, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 21; 6/8/99, 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. 21; 6/8/99, 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. 3 of Item No. 21; 6/8/99, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
22. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to amend the city code to provide for the payment of interest on tax refunds issued by the city, and, effective January 1, 2000, to revise the rate of interest to be paid on tax refunds and to be charged on delinquent taxes.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 21, 1999, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 22; 6/8/99, 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. 22; 6/8/99, 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. 3 of Item No. 22; 6/8/99, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
23. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to amend the provisions of the city code relating to inoperative motor vehicles (i) to revise the definition of such vehicles, and (ii) to have the regulations for such vehicles apply to all private properties in the city, except those zoned for industrial purposes.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 2, 1999, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 23; 6/8/99, 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. 23; 6/8/99, 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. 3 of Item No. 23; 6/8/99, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
24. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to amend the city code (i) to require that the city's community policy and management team include a member of the city council or a city official appointed by council, and (ii) to provide that parents may be a member of the team, even if they are employed by an agency which is represented on the team, so long as the parents, while in that employment, do not directly and regularly interact with children.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 2, 1999, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 24; 6/8/99, 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. 24; 6/8/99, 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. 3 of Item No. 24; 6/8/99, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
25. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow, with a special use permit, temporary school trailers in the Public Open Space zone, so long as the trailers are used in conjunction with a public school that is located on adjacent property.
(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. 1 of Item No. 25; 6/8/99, 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. 25; 6/8/99, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
26. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance to place upon the landowner or developer, rather the city, the responsibility for preparing and distributing notices of final site plans for development projects occurring within a Coordinated Development District.
(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. 1 of Item No. 26; 6/8/99, 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. 26; 6/8/99, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
27. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to authorize an encroachment into the public right-of-way for an existing wall and planters at 820-824 Queen Street.
(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. 1 of Item No. 27; 6/8/99, 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. 27; 6/8/99, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
28. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to authorize an encroachment into the public right-of-way, for a directional sign, at 2819 Russell Road.
(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. 1 of Item No. 28; 6/8/99, 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. 28; 6/8/99, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
29. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to amend Ordinance 3760 to correct the description of the portion of the public right-of-way of Mill Road that was vacated by Ordinance 3760.
(A copy of the City Attorney's memorandum dated June 1, 1999, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 29; 6/8/99, 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. 29; 6/8/99, 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. 3 of Item No. 29; 6/8/99, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
30. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to make supplemental appropriations for the support of the city government for fiscal year 1999.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 26, 1999, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 30; 6/8/99, 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. 30; 6/8/99, 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. 3 of Item No. 30; 6/8/99, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
31. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to make appropriations for the support of the city government for fiscal year 2000.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 26, 1999, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 31; 6/8/99, 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. 31;
6/8/99, 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. 3 of Item No. 31; 6/8/99, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Council Member Walker and carried unanimously, City Council approved the Consent Calendar as presented. The City Manager's recommendations are as follows:
6. City Council accepted the following resignations with regret: (a) Paul C. Jost from the Alexandria Consumer Affairs Commission; (b) Elizabeth G. Engle from the Alexandria Social Services Advisory Board; (c) Diane Alex Hall from the Alexandria Task Force on AIDS; and (d) Robert A. Roland from the Alexandria Waterfront Committee; and requested the Executive Secretary for Boards and Commissions to send the appropriate letters of appreciation and to advertise the vacancies in the usual manner.
7. City Council: (a) reappointed Catherine Hollan as a Representative from the Alexandria Association and Murney Keheler as a Representative from the Torpedo Factory Artists' Association, and appointed Susan Horne-Quatannens as a Representative from Planning District I to the Historic Alexandria Resources Commission; (b) appointed William Conkey as a Representative from Planning District I to the Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission; (c) reappointed Gayle Reuter as a Representative Designated by the Potomac West Business Association to the Alexandria Potomac West Alliance Board of Directors; (d) appointed Kyle Chadwick as a Citizen Member to the Alexandria Public Records Advisory Commission; and (e) reappointed James McIlhenny as a Representative from the Alexandria Seaport Foundation to the Alexandria Waterfront Committee.
8. City Council approved the closing of the 100 block of North Royal Street between 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on June 26, 1999, and granted temporary parking restrictions on North Fairfax and King Streets around Market Square from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to allow Fair vendors to unload and load their merchandise.
9. City Council received the report and thanked the members of the citizen review panel for their assistance in the FY 2000 grant award process.
10. City Council: (1) permitted the route used for the 1998 Scottish Christmas Walk Parade to be used for the 1999 Scottish Christmas Walk Parade, scheduled to be held on December 4, 1999; and (2) requested staff to meet with representatives from the Campagna Center, the Old Town Civic Association, and the Old Town Business Association after the 1999 parade to assess the impact of the parade route on Old Town, and report back to City Council in the spring of 2000 with recommendations for a standing route.
21. City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, June 12, 1999.
22. City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, June 12, 1999.
23. City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, June 12, 1999.
24. City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, June 12, 1999.
25. City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, June 12, 1999.
26. City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, June 12, 1999.
27. City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, June 12, 1999.
28. City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, June 12, 1999.
29. City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, June 12, 1999.
30. City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, June 12, 1999.
31. City Council introduced and passed the Ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, June 12, 1999.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
The voting was as follows:
Pepper "aye" Euille "aye"
Walker "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Donley "aye" Rich "aye"
Speck "aye"
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (continued)
11. Consideration of Amendments to the City's Community Development Block Grant Program and Home Investment Partnerships (HOME).
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 28, 1999, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 11; 6/8/99, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.
Communications received on this item are on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 11; 6/8/99, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
Housing Director Davis and the City Manager reported on comments received during the 30-day public comment period from the Commission on Persons with Disabilities and the United Way; those issues are being addressed.
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Speck, seconded by Council Member Walker and carried unanimously, City Council: (1) approved the following actions with regard to the CDBG and HOME program amendments: (a) allocated $139,000 in unbudgeted CDBG monies and $280,062 in unbudgeted HOME monies, and authorized the transfer of $180,938 in HOME Preservation monies ($144,750 HOME and $36,188 matching funds), to assist Sheltered Homes of Alexandria to acquire five condominium units to replace five leased apartments, as requested; (b) allocated $22,650 in unbudgeted CDBG monies for the Community YouthMapping Project to be administered by the Department of Human Services, as requested. This $22,650 will be combined with other public and private monies to fund the program for the summer of 1999; (c) authorized the City Manager to submit program amendments to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to amend the current year CDBG and HOME programs to include the activities in (a) and (b) above; (2) allocated $10,000 from unbudgeted prior year CDBG program income to renovate the kitchen and bathrooms at the Battered Women's Shelter. The Battered Women's Shelter renovation is a budgeted activity (based on a FY 1998 program amendment) and therefore does not require a new program amendment. The voting was as follows:
Speck "aye" Euille "aye"
Walker "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Donley "aye" Pepper "aye"
Rich "aye"
12. Public Discussion of Traffic Concerns and Traffic Calming Measures in the City.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 3, 1999, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 12; 6/8/99, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.
Communications received on this item are on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 12; 6/8/99, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.
A copy of a partial verbatim transcript of this item is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 3 of Item No. 12, 6/8/99, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
The following persons participated in the public hearing on this item:
Maria Wildes, 3360 Gunston Road, president of Parkfairfax Unit Owners Association, spoke about speeding, cut-through traffic and parking on Martha Custis Drive as issues of concern in Parkfairfax;
Elizabeth Wright, 113 South Ingram Street, co-chair of Wakefield Tarleton Civic Association, requested additional turn lanes in their neighborhood and distributed a traffic analysis describing the large number of vehicles coming through Wheeler Avenue up to Duke Street. One of the worst offenders are City vehicles, including fire vehicles, even though there weren't any fire or rescue calls within the neighborhood; a copy of the traffic analysis is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 4 of this item;
Mayor Donley asked Fire Chief Hawkins to get back to Council with a response.
Judy Durand, 1431 Janney's Lane, spoke to speeding and tailgating on Janney's Lane, the need for more Police Officers dedicated to traffic enforcement and higher fines for violators;
Mel Bergheim, 4905 Maury Lane, spoke about the greater numbers of cars Alexandrians are using on City streets today and that fewer vehicles are coming into Alexandria than previously. He requested better traffic management. In keeping the drivers from Fairfax County from overrunning our streets, it has become more difficult for Alexandrians to move around the City. He spoke to traffic safety and the need for a crosswalk to be painted on Seminary Road at Nottingham Drive; traffic signage: specifically about the lack of street signs near the DMV, and there is no sign just before or after the King Street overpass going westbound on King Street to indicate the proper lane to enter; and traffic blockage: the need for a dedicated right turn for eastbound traffic on Seminary Road onto southbound Quaker Lane, and a solution to the congestion of eastbound traffic on Duke Street toward Telegraph Road caused by the single turn lane;
Director of Transportation and Environmental Services O'Kane explained that part of the final design on the Woodrow Wilson Bridge includes this interchange and some major changes proposed to provide better access to the south and the link between the Duke Street ramp to Telegraph Road and down to the Beltway.
Vice Mayor Euille reported that at the Economic Summit on Saturday, one of the issues was that until we start addressing traffic and parking improvements, we're really not going to encourage economic development. The City needs to move in that direction to make some corrections.
Jeff Bernholz, 4708 Richmarr Place, representing Brookville/Seminary Valley Civic Association, requested a camera to be moved to the exit from 395 onto Seminary Road because of red-light violations to slow the traffic. He spoke about the Eisenhower Connector alternatives and the possible extension of Pickett Street;
Mayor Donley assured Mr. Bernholz that an amendment was placed in the Brookville/Seminary Valley Small Area Plan, with Councilwoman Pepper's support, that precludes an extension of Pickett Street from happening, and a copy of the Plan is available. The Mayor concurred that a four-way stop sign is needed at Richenbacher and Pegram, and the civic association may have to request it again if it doesn't meet the warrants.
Julie Crenshaw, 816 Queen Street, spoke to pedestrians being intimidated by automobiles and pedestrian problems in the King Street Station area. She stated that the Police Department has told her there's nothing that they can do even if she has the license number and can identify the car, and there ought to be some alternative for pedestrians to report violators;
Councilman Speck brought up that citizens can file a complaint with the Magistrate and have a warrant sworn out. Sergeant Story explained that there's nothing to prohibit the Police from identifying the violator and providing information to a complainant to obtain a summons from the Magistrate to appear in court.
Al Collins, 421 East Alexandria Avenue, representing the Del Ray Citizens Association, spoke to a list of potential problems identified by their association. He spoke to the parking lot at the CVS and Giant on Monroe Avenue and how it relates to the entrance to the parking lot at the YMCA and a separate entrance to the parking lot at Simpson Field. If the City could come up with an improved intersection there, Giant will be willing to help out by reconfiguring the parking lot and planting trees;
Patricia Tyler, 300 East Glebe Road, representing Lynhaven Citizens Association, requested that traffic be monitored on East Glebe Road and Montrose Avenue and a no-parking sign at the Montrose intersection. The traffic lights on Jefferson Davis Highway need to be synchronized and to be green longer;
Larry Stansbury, 6101 Edsall Road, #1503, representing Alexandria Knolls West, spoke about concerns on street parking by commercial vehicles, speeding and other traffic issues on the West End and the need for space for Police Officers to pull off the road for enforcement purposes; a copy of Mr. Stansbury's statement is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 5 of this item;
Tom Burke, 2909 South Dinwiddie Street, Arlington (the Alexandria section of Fairlington), representing King Street/Beauregard Neighborhood Alliance, spoke to the need for signal synchronization and signal optimization, and that the City's arterials don't function very well. He suggested a City-wide traffic engineering audit on the signals and the need for a Traffic or Transportation Advisory Commission.
Councilman Cleveland explained that the City tried a transportation committee at one time but it disbanded because they weren't able to get into planning and zoning issues mandated by state law.
Poul Hertel, 1217 Michigan Court, representing North East Citizens Association, thanked City Council, the City Manager, Mr. O'Kane, Director of Transporation and Environmental Services, and staff on the North East Traffic Management Program which is finally coming to fruition. He spoke to the process from a civic association standpoint--total consensus from the neighborhood is imperative when introducing major changes. He will provide Council with a copy of the North East process to share with other civic associations.
Councilman Speck and Mayor Donley stated their agreement with Transportation and Environmental Services Director O'Kane's memorandum outlining the timetable, and their understanding that Council would be taking a more in-depth look at some of the recommendations in October and implementation in early 2000. Some enforcement issues can be handled now, and there are relatively minor problems that can be addressed sooner than the October schedule whenever possible.
There was a discussion of the traffic issues raised in the testimony. City and Police staff will coordinate and come back at the June 22 meeting with a list of to-do items and a realistic timetable for the summer and into the fall.
Council Member Walker requested that traffic counts and accident statistics be published.
Vice Mayor Euille requested that staff return to Council at the appropriate time for action on supplemental funds for additional staff to support the discussion this evening.
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Speck, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council received the report. The voting was as follows:
Speck "aye" Euille "aye"
Pepper "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Donley "aye" Rich "aye"
Walker "aye"
13. Consideration of the King Street Station Area Pedestrian Access Study. (#14 5/11/99)
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 3, 1999, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 13; 6/8/99, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.
A copy of a memorandum and photographs submitted by Mrs. Pickering is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 13; 6/8/99, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
City Council participated in a discussion with Transportation and Environmental Services Director O'Kane about facilitating access to and increasing usage of the King Street Station. Mayor Donley stated that the key element is the extension of the King Street platform to eliminate the pedestrian crossings in order to facilitate traffic and maintain a safe environment. This will also make the King Street Station operate at a higher level. Funds for a preliminary design have been allocated to do this.
There is no plan to close off the right-turn from Cameron onto Commonwealth. Staff will check to determine if anything will be done with the underpass in the future.
Council Member Walker acknowledged Mrs. Pickering's memorandum and would like to explore declaring the King Street area a pedestrian-friendly zone, perhaps using street signs or flyers as part of a public relations effort to get some credit for what Council is doing in that area.
Council Member Walker brought up other long-range options: redo the overpass over King Street and develop a huge plaza, and provide a Duke Street pedestrian tunnel from the Carlyle project and asked for movement on two fronts, both the south and the north, with a cost analysis as to what the benefits are going to be. In the meantime these other improvements will be taking place.
Councilman Cleveland asked that the six-second crosswalk at the intersection at Duke, Dulaney and Diagonal be looked at.
Without Objection, City Council received the report to prioritize the improvement projects under consideration for the King Street Station Area and adopted the proposed implementation schedule.
14. (a) Consideration of Bids and Award of Lease by the City of Two Parcels of Real Property to be Used for Vehicular Access to the Alexandria/Arlington Waste-to-Energy Facility. (#20 4/13/99)
(A copy of the City Attorney's memorandum dated June 2, 1999, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 14(a); 6/8/99, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
(b) Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of AN ORDINANCE to grant to Ogden Martin Systems of Alexandria/Arlington, Inc., a lease, on a long-term basis, of two lots of city-owned real property on Eisenhower Avenue for use in providing vehicular access to waste-to-energy facility.
(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. 1 of Item No. 14(b); 6/8/99, 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. 14(b); 6/8/99, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Council Member Walker and carried unanimously, City Council (a) accepted the bid from Ogden Martin, and (b) introduced and passed the Ordinance on its First Reading; set it for Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on Saturday, June 12, 1999. The voting was as follows:
Pepper "aye" Euille "aye"
Walker "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Donley "aye" Rich "aye"
Speck "aye"
REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
None
ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
(a) Vice Mayor Euille inquired into the need for water restrictions in light of the current heat wave we're experiencing. Transportation and Environmental Services Director O'Kane provided him a memorandum from the Fairfax County Water Authority, the source of Virginia-American Water Company water for the City, and they foresee no necessity for water restrictions this summer. They also indicate that their storage facilities are at or near capacity.
(b) Councilwoman Pepper stated that now that the weather is getting warm, people are beginning to move into the parks and cause a good deal of loitering and littering, and it's not always very safe. They are having a great deal of trouble in Holmes Run Park. She circulated a packet of photographs of what residents are finding in the park. Our Recreation Department is on top of this, but we're going to have to stay right on top of it not only in this park but all over. The City Manager advised that staff was at the Holmes Run Committee meeting last week and there are serious problems there. Staff has identified that the brush needs to be cleared to increase visibility, inspections of the park will be made and staff will do everything to see that these activities cease. It was stressed that the Holmes Run Committee realizes there is a serious problem, and they are supportive of the clearing of the underbrush.
(A copy of a partial verbatim transcript of this item is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Oral(b); 6/8/99, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference )
(c) Councilwoman Pepper reported on the Socrates Festival held at Landmark Mall last weekend displaying an exhibit of children's inventions for the future as part of the celebration of the City's 250 Anniversary. There was discussion of displaying the artwork in City Hall.
(d) Councilman Cleveland congratulated all of the inductees to the National Honor Society from T.C. Williams.
(e) Council Member Rich noted that this past weekend Del Ray held its first House and Garden Tour. It was a huge success and raised about $8,000 for tree planting. He thanked Fire Captain North and the firefighters from the Windsor Avenue Fire Station for opening its doors for the tour, since it used to be the town hall for the town of Potomac from 1908 to 1930. Council Member Rich congratulated Del Ray on a successful event.
(f) Council Member Walker thanked the American Society for Industrial Security for donating 17 computers to the Alexandria Public School System and encouraged other companies to donate computer equipment to the Schools.
(g) Mayor Donley thanked AEDP Executive Director Riley and her staff for the logistics work with the Economic Summit meeting on Saturday, as well as City staff who participated as facilitators and reporters. He also thanked the 120 residents and business owners who attended. A number of new ideas were raised to guide the City in its economic development efforts this year.
(h) Mayor Donley reported that Jefferson Houston Elementary School had Transportation and Environmental Services Director O'Kane and him over today as part of their field day, along with Bud Hart and John Peterson, and gave us plaques for taking down The Hill.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)
32. Consideration of Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Bonds by the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Alexandria for Global Printing, Inc. (ROLL-CALL VOTE)
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 20, 1999, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 32; 6/8/99, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
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 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. 1920
WHEREAS, the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Alexandria (the Authority), has considered the application of Global Printing, Inc. (the Applicant), whose principal business address is 3670 Wheeler Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia, requesting the issuance of the Authority’s revenue bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $3,000,000 (the Bonds). The proceeds of the Bonds will be used to assist the Applicant in financing the cost to acquire certain printing equipment (the Project) for a printing plant, located in the City of Alexandria, Virginia, to be owned by the Applicant. The proceeds of the Bonds may also be used to finance certain costs of the issuance of the Bonds and property functionally related and subordinate to the Project.
WHEREAS, Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code), and Section 15.2-4906 of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended (the Virginia Code), provide that the highest elected governmental unit of the locality having jurisdiction over the issuer of private activity bonds and over the area in which any facility financed with the proceeds of private activity bonds is located must approve the issuance of the bonds. The Authority issues its bonds on behalf of the City of Alexandria, Virginia (the City). The City Council of the City of Alexandria, Virginia (the Council) constitutes the highest elected governmental unit of the City.
WHEREAS, following the public hearing held by the Authority on May 11, 1999, the Authority adopted a resolution (the Inducement Resolution) in which it recommended and requested that the City Council approve of the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority. A copy of the Inducement Resolution, a brief summary of the Authority’s public hearing, and the Applicant’s Fiscal Impact Statement have been filed with the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA:
1. The City Council approves the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority in a principal amount now estimated to be $3,000,000 for the benefit of the Applicant, as required by Section 147(f) of the Code and Section 15.2-4906 of the Virginia Code, to permit the Authority to assist in the financing of the Project.
2. The approval of the issuance of the Bonds does not constitute an endorsement to a prospective purchaser of the creditworthiness of the Project or the Applicant, and, as required by Section 15.2-4909 of the Virginia Code, the Bonds shall provide that neither the City nor the Authority shall be obligated to pay the Bonds or the interest thereon or other costs incident thereto except from the revenues and moneys pledged therefor, and neither the faith and credit nor the taxing power of the Commonwealth of Virginia nor any political subdivision thereof, including the City and the Authority, shall be pledged thereto.
3. Pursuant to the limitations contained in Temporary Income Tax Regulations Section 5f.103-2(f)(1), this resolution shall remain in effect for a period of one year from the date of its adoption.
4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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33. Consideration of Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Bonds by the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Alexandria for the Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association, Inc. (ROLL-CALL VOTE)
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 19, 1999, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 33; 6/8/99, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Council Member Walker and carried on a ROLL-CALL vote of 6-to-0, City Council adopted the resolution. The voting was as follows:
Pepper "aye" Euille "aye"
Walker "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Donley "aye" Rich out of room
Speck "aye"
The resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1921
The Industrial Development Authority of the City of Alexandria (the "Authority"), has considered the application of The Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association, Inc. (the “Applicant”), whose principal business address is 2775 South Quincy Street, Arlington, Virginia 22206, requesting the issuance of the Authority’s revenue bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $18,255,000 (the “Bonds”). The proceeds of the Bonds will be used to assist the Applicant in financing or refinancing the cost of (i) certain real property construction and renovation projects, including the construction of new studio space and the renovation of the office building at 2775 South Quincy Street, Arlington, Virginia 22206 (known as Campbell Place), (ii) the renovation, build-out and equipping of a portion of Campbell Place as radio and television broadcast facilities, (iii) the acquisition of a building known as Shirlington I located at 3620 South 27th Street, Arlington, Virginia 22206, and (iv) the renovation, expansion and equipping of the television production center at Shirlington I, all of the foregoing in clauses (i) through (iv) being collectively referred to as the “Projects.” The proceeds of the Bonds may also be used to finance certain costs of the issuance of the Bonds and any other real and personal property appurtenant, functionally related or subordinate to any of the Projects.
The Applicant has filed its request for the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority in connection with the bond pool program established by the agreement between the Authority and NationsBank, N.A. (“NationsBank”), pursuant to which NationsBank has agreed to have the Authority issue bonds for 501(c)(3) organizations utilizing the NationsBank bond pool program structure. The Bonds will be secured by a NationsBank Letter of Credit, will bear interest at a variable rate and will be in minimum authorized denominations of $100,000 so as to avoid the application of the continuing disclosure rules promulgated in Rule 15c2-12 by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), and Section 15.2-4906 of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended (the “Virginia Code”), provide that the highest elected governmental unit of the locality having jurisdiction over the issuer of private activity bonds and over the area in which any facility financed with the proceeds of private activity bonds is located must approve the issuance of the bonds. The Authority issues its bonds on behalf of the City of Alexandria, Virginia (the “City”). The City Council of the City of Alexandria, Virginia (the “Council”) constitutes the highest elected governmental unit of the City. The County Board of Arlington County, Virginia, as the highest elected governmental unit over the area in which the Projects are located, will also have to consider and approve the issue.
Following the public hearing held by the Authority on May 11, 1999, the Authority adopted a resolution (the “Inducement Resolution”) in which it recommended and requested that the Council approve of the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority. Copies of the Inducement Resolution, a brief summary of the Authority’s public hearing, and the Applicant’s Fiscal Impact Statement have been filed with the Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA:
1. The Council approves the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority in a principal amount now estimated to be $18,255,000 for the benefit of the Applicant, as required by Section 147(f) of the Code and Section 15.2-4906 of the Virginia Code, to permit the Authority to assist in the financing and refinancing of the Projects.
2. The approval of the issuance of the Bonds does not constitute an endorsement to a prospective purchaser of the creditworthiness of the Projects or the Applicant, and, as required by Section 15.2-4909 of the Virginia Code, the Bonds shall provide that neither the City nor the Authority shall be obligated to pay the Bonds or the interest thereon or other costs incident thereto except from the revenues and moneys pledged therefor, and neither the faith and credit nor the taxing power of the Commonwealth of Virginia nor any political subdivision thereof, including the City and the Authority, shall be pledged thereto.
3. Pursuant to the limitations contained in Temporary Income Tax Regulations Section 5f.103-2(f)(1), this resolution shall remain in effect for a period of one year from the date of its adoption.
4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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OTHER
34. Consideration of City Council Schedule.
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 3, 1999, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 34; 6/8/99, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Vice Mayor Euille and carried on a vote of 6-to-0, City Council: (1) set the date tentatively for Council's fall retreat, beginning with a dinner and a speaker on Friday, November 5, followed by a one-day retreat at Lee Center on Saturday, November 6; (2) noted that the dedication of Windmill Hill Park on Saturday, June 12, at 8:30 a.m., will be held at Windmill Hill Park, located in the 500 block of South Lee Street; and (3) added to the Council Calendar: the luncheon with the Mayor from our Sister City Caen, France, at noon on Friday, July 9, at the Warehouse Restaurant; National Night Out, the crime/drug prevention event, on Tuesday, August 3, from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Staff will forward the location of the events as soon as they are available; the 5th Annual Walk to Fight Breast Cancer on Saturday, October 23, with registration at 8:00 a.m., the walk at 9:00 a.m., at Cameron Run Regional Park, 4001 Eisenhower Avenue; the City Manager will come back on June 22 with a special meeting date and time for the public hearing meeting on Potomac Yard, perhaps with a recommendation that Council start early as with the budget public hearing; and set a work session at 6:00 p.m. prior to the June 22 legislative meeting to discuss the development of a Visitors' Center at Union Station. The voting was as follows:
Pepper "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Euille "aye" Rich out of the room
Donley "aye" Speck "aye"
Walker "aye"
CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS
35. Alexandria Commission on Employment
1 Business Representative From Among Recognized
Area Businesses Including Minority-Owned and
Small Businesses
(The following person volunteered for appointment to the above Commission:)
NAME ENDORSED BY:
Robyn Fitzgerald*
(Residency Waiver Required)
*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. 35; 6/8/99, 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 reappointed Robyn Fitzgerald as a Business Representative From Among Recognized Area Businesses Including Minority-Owned and Small Businesses to the Alexandria Commission on Employment. The voting was as follows:
Donley - Fitzgerald
Euille - Fitzgerald
Cleveland - Fitzgerald
Pepper - Fitzgerald
Rich - Fitzgerald
Speck - Fitzgerald
Walker - Fitzgerald
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36. Alexandria Task Force on AIDS
1 T.C. Williams High School Student
(The following persons volunteered for appointment to the above Task Force:)
NAME ENDORSED BY:
Maria Montiel
Sophie West
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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. 36; 6/8/99, 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 Maria Montiel as a T.C. Williams High School Student to the Alexandria Task Force on AIDS. The voting was as follows:
Donley - West
Euille - Montiel
Cleveland - Montiel
Pepper - Montiel
Rich - Montiel
Speck - West
Walker - Montiel
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
37. Consideration of Convening of an Executive Session to Consider and Discuss the Acquisition or Use of Real Property for Public Purpose, Pursuant to Virginia Code Sec. 2.1-344(A)(3).
WHEREUPON, at 10:10 p.m., upon motion by Councilman Speck, seconded by Council Member Walker and carried unanimously, City Council convened an executive session at this time for the purpose of discussing or considering the acquisition of real property for a public purpose, pursuant to Virginia Code Sec. 2.1-344(A)(3) discussing the location in Alexandria of a prospective business, where no previous announcement has been made of the business' interest in locating in Alexandria, pursuant to Virginia Code Sec. 2.1-344(A)(5). The voting was as follows:
Speck "aye" Euille "aye"
Walker "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Donley "aye" Pepper "aye"
Rich "aye"
THEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Speck, seconded by Councilman Cleveland and carried unanimously, at 10:25 p.m., City Council reconvened the meeting. The voting was as follows:
Speck "aye" Euille "aye"
Cleveland "aye" Pepper "aye"
Donley "aye" Rich "aye"
Walker "aye"
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Speck, seconded by Councilman Cleveland and carried on a unanimous ROLL-CALL vote, City Council adopted the resolution. The voting was as follows:
Speck "aye" Euille "aye"
Cleveland "aye" Pepper "aye"
Donley "aye" Rich "aye"
Walker "aye"
The resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1922
WHEREAS, on this 8th day of June 1999, 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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New Business Item No. 1: City Manager Lawson reported on conditions at Crestview Commons which has no air conditioning as of last night. Code Enforcement Director Dahlberg has contacted the Red Cross and the Fire Department was brought in to assist. Fans have been purchased and distributed. There were 23 at-risk persons there and all are in air conditioning now. The Park at Landmark has offered 4 or 5 units for at-risk people, and the Red Cross and the City have identified residents with extended families to whom the at-risk people can go. It is estimated that a limited amount of air conditioning should be available by Friday, but it appears it will be four weeks for repairs to be completed. There was discussion of alternative housing solutions if repairs take longer.
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THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED, upon motion by Councilman Speck, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, at 10:30 p.m., the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, June 8, 1999, was adjourned. The voting was as follows:
Speck "aye" Euille "aye"
Pepper "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Donley "aye" Rich "aye"
Walker "aye"
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APPROVED BY:
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KERRY J. DONLEY MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Susan K. Seagroves, Deputy 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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Public Notice
The City of Alexandria Economic Summit III will be held on Saturday, June 5, 1999, at the Sheraton Suites Alexandria, located at 801 North Saint Asaph Street, Alexandria, Virginia. Registration at 8:00 a.m., and program from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
It is anticipated that more than two Members of City Council will be in attendance.
For further information, please contact the Alexandria Economic Development Office at 703-739-3820 ext. 25.
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THE CABLECAST SCHEDULE OF GOVERNMENT MEETINGS ON CHANNEL 11 FOLLOWS:
As of 5/27/99
CABLECAST SCHEDULE OF GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
ON
CHANNEL 11
JUNE 1999
• June 1, Planning Commission Meeting, 7:30 p.m. - Live
• June 3, Alexandria School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. - Live
• June 8, City Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m. - Live
• June 9, Planning Commission Work Session on Potomac Yard, 7:30 p.m. - Live
• June 10, Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting, 7:30 p.m. - Live
• June 11, City Council Meeting, 6:00 p.m. - Replay of the June 8 meeting.
• June 12, City Council Public Hearing, 9:30 a.m. - Live
• June 15, Planning Commission Public Hearing on Potomac Yard, 7:30 p.m. - Live
• June 17, Alexandria School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. - Live
• June 19, City Council Public Hearing, 9:30 a.m. - Replay of the June 12 meeting.
• June 22, City Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m. - Live
• June 23, City Council Meeting, 6:00 p.m. - Replay of the June 22 meeting.