CLERK'S BOARD SUMMARY 

REPORT OF ACTIONS OF THE

FAIRFAX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

 

MONDAY

February 9, 2004

 

 

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The meeting was called to order at 9:38 a.m., with all Members being present, and with Chairman Connolly presiding.

 

Others present were Anthony H. Griffin, County Executive; J. Patrick Taves, Deputy County Attorney; Catherine A. Chianese, Assistant to the County Executive; Nancy Vehrs, Clerk to the Board of Supervisors; and Patti M. Hicks, Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors.

 

(NOTE: David P. Bobzien, County Attorney, was absent from the entire meeting.)

 

BOARD MATTERS

 

1.                     MOMENT OF SILENCE  (9:38 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Hyland asked everyone to keep in thoughts the family of Ms. Emily W. Myatt who died recently.  She lived in the Mount Vernon District almost all her life and was involved in politics.  Ms. Myatt was the Mount Vernon District representative for Lady Fairfax.

 

2.                     RECOGNITION OF GUESTS FROM BELARUS  (9:41 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly recognized the presence of a group of Belarusian Parliamentarians who were visiting through the Open World Program, which is run by the Open World Leadership Center and funded by the US Congress.  On behalf of the Board, he warmly welcomed them to the Board Auditorium.

 

AGENDA ITEMS

 

3.                     CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO THE JAMES MADISON HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM  (9:42 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Hudgins moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to the James Madison High School football team for winning its second Northern Region Division Five title and finishing the season with a record of 10-3.  Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote.

 

4.                     ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO 36 STUDENTS FROM COUNTY PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS  (9:45 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved approval of the Acknowledgment of Recognition presented to 36 students from County public high schools who were accepted into the 2004 Fairfax County Youth Leadership Program.  Supervisor Hyland and Supervisor Hudgins jointly seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote.

 

                        Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.

 

5.                     PRESENTATION BY "GEORGE WASHINGTON" AND PRESENTATION OF A GAVEL TO THE BOARD  (9:54 a.m.)

 

Mr. William Sommerfield, historical interpreter, gave a presentation emulating "George Washington."

 

Mr. James Rees, Executive Director, Historic Mount Vernon, said that when Hurricane Isabel came through this past September not a single building at Historic Mount Vernon was harmed, but significant damage was done to some of the trees.  He noted that about half of one of the 13 original trees that George Washington supervised the planting of in 1785 was destroyed.  On behalf of the 26 women and the board at Historic Mount Vernon, Mr. Rees presented the Board with a gavel which a craftsman made from a piece of the tree which was uprooted by Hurricane Isabel.

 

AGENDA ITEMS

 

6.                     CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO THE VIRGINIA CHAPTER OF ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS  (10 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Gross moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to the Virginia Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors for donating the labor and materials to build the new First Responder Training Facility at the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Academy.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote.

 

7.                     CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO THE 29^TH INFANTRY DIVISION OF THE NATIONAL GUARD  (10:05 a.m.)

 

Supervisor McConnell moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to the 29^th Infantry Division of the National Guard for their service through Fairfax County to the region during and subsequent to Hurricane Isabel.  Supervisor Hudgins seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote.

 

8.                     CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO MS. BARBARA GERNAT  (10:08 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Frey moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to Ms. Barbara Gernat for her accomplishments as principal of Mountain View Alternative High School.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote.

 

9.                     CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO MS. LYN GANSCHINIETZ  (10:17 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Bulova moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to Ms. Lyn Ganschinietz for her service to Fairfax County on behalf of Media General and Cox Communications.  Supervisor Gross seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote.

 

ADDITIONAL BOARD MATTER

 

10.                   BOOK SIGNING EVENT FOR MS. SURJIT KAUR  (10:23 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Bulova said that several months ago she mentioned to Board Members that Surjit Kaur, whom many of them know through the Multicultural Center and/or Faith Communities in Action, had just returned from a visit to India, where she received celebrity status for her new book, Sikhs in America.  The book is a collection of stories about Sikhs who have made America their home and have distinguished themselves in different ways.  Supervisor Bulova reminded the Board that at that time she had asked if the library system could provide some opportunity to inform County residents of this acclaimed home town author.  Supervisor Bulova announced that a book signing event for Ms. Kaur has been scheduled at the Woodrow Wilson Library for April 22, 2004, at 7:30 p.m.

 

Supervisor Bulova asked unanimous consent that the Board direct the Office of Public Affairs to publicize this event through the appropriate media.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

                        Ms. Kaur presented copies of her book to Board Members.

AGENDA ITEMS    

 

11.                   10 A.M. – PRESENTATION BY THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION’S ANNUAL TRANSPORTATION ACHIEVEMENT AWARD  (10:27 a.m.)

 

(BACs)            George Barker, Chairman, Transportation Advisory Commission, presented the annual Transportation Achievement Award to Ahmed Rayyan, Chief, Planning Support Branch, Planning and Design Division, Department of Public Works and Environmental Services.

 

A brief discussion ensued.

 

12.                   10:15 A.M. – PRESENTATION OF A CITATION TO FAIRFAX COUNTY FOR ITS RECERTIFICATION AS A GOLD LEVEL CHESAPEAKE BAY PARTNER COMMUNITY  (10:31 a.m.)

 

Mark Thompson, Staff Coordinator for the Chesapeake Bay Program's Local Government Advisory Committee gave the presentation.

 

A brief discussion ensued with input from Kambiz Agazi, Environmental Coordinator, Office of the County Executive,  and Noel Kaplan, Senior Environmental Planner, Department of Planning and Zoning.

 

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13.                   10:30 A.M. – REPORT ON GENERAL ASSEMBLY ACTIVITIES  (10:43 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly, Chair, Board's Legislative Committee, gave the report on the General Assembly.

 

Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved approval of the Legislative Report dated February 9, 2004.  Supervisor Kauffman seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Frey being out of the room.

 

Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.

 

14.                   ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS  (10:46 a.m.)

 

                        Supervisor Gross moved approval of the Administrative Items.  Supervisor Kauffman seconded the motion.

 

Chairman Connolly announced that Admin 3 – Additional Time to Commence Construction for Special Exception Application SE 01-M-010, Muhammad Alhussein (Skyline Amoco), has been withdrawn from consideration by the County Executive.

 

Supervisor Gross called the Board's attention to Admin 8 – Authorization to Advertise a Public Hearing on a Proposal to Prohibit Through Truck Traffic on Leesville Boulevard, Heming Avenue, and Queensberry Avenue as Part of the Residential Traffic Administration Program (Braddock District) and said that, due to redistricting, one small section of Leesville Boulevard is now in Mason District; therefore, Supervisor Gross asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to keep her office apprised regarding the item.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The question was called on the motion, with the exception of Admin 3, and it carried by unanimous vote, Supervisor Bulova, Supervisor DuBois, Supervisor Frey, Supervisor Gross, Supervisor Hudgins, Supervisor Hyland, Supervisor Kauffman, Supervisor McConnell, Supervisor Smyth, and Chairman Connolly voting "AYE."

 

                        ADMIN 1 – ADDITIONAL TIME TO COMMENCE CONSTRUCTION FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION SE 01-P-030, ENTERPRISE LEASING COMPANY, D/B/A ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR (PROVIDENCE DISTRICT)

 

(AT)                 Approved the request for seven months of additional time to commence construction for Special Exception Application SE 01-P-030 to July 28, 2004, pursuant to the provisions of Section 9-015 of the Zoning Ordinance.

 

                        ADMIN 2 – ADDITIONAL TIME TO ESTABLISH THE USE FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION SE 2002-SP-032, CLIFFORD AND MADONNA TAYLOR – MEADOWS FARMS NURSERY (SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT)

 

(AT)                 Approved the request for three months of additional time to establish the use for Special Exception Application SE 2002-SP-032, to February 24, 2004, pursuant to the provisions of Section 9-015 of the Zoning Ordinance.

 

                        ADMIN 3 – ADDITIONAL TIME TO COMMENCE CONSTRUCTION FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION SE 01-M-010, MUHAMMAD ALHUSSEIN (SKYLINE AMOCO) (MASON DISTRICT)

 

(NOTE:  Earlier in the meeting, this item was withdrawn from consideration.  See page 4.)

 

                        ADMIN 4 – INSTALLATION OF “NO PARKING” SIGNS ON CUMBERLAND AVENUE NORTH SIDE (LEE DISTRICT)

 

(R)	·        Adopted the Resolution endorsing the installation of “No Parking” signs on Cumberland Avenue north side.
	·        Directed staff to install these signs at the earliest possible date.

 

ADMIN 5 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF FAIRFAX, APPENDIX G, EXPANDING THE BROYHILL PARK RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT (RPPD), DISTRICT 28 (MASON DISTRICT)

 

(A)                   Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on March 8, 2004, at 3:30 p.m. to consider proposed amendments to the Code of the County of Fairfax, Appendix G, expanding the Broyhill Park RPPD, District 28.

 

ADMIN 6 – INSTALLATION OF “NO PARKING 7 A.M. TO 3 P.M. SCHOOL DAYS” SIGNS ON LEES CORNER ROAD FROM NORTH SIDE OF BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO TABSCOTT DRIVE (SULLY DISTRICT)

 

(R)	·        Adopted the Resolution restricting parking on Lees Corner Road from the north side of Brookfield Elementary School to Tabscott Drive.
	·        Directed staff to install these signs at the earliest possible date.

 

ADMIN 7 – ADDITIONAL TIME TO ESTABLISH THE USE FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION SE 01-Y-001, BUDGET RENT-A-CAR CORPORATION (SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT)

 

(AT)                 Approved the request for six months of additional time to establish the use for Special Exception Application SE 01-Y-001, to June 25, 2004, pursuant to the provisions of Section 9-015 of the Zoning Ordinance.

 

                        ADMIN 8 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSAL TO PROHIBIT THROUGH TRUCK TRAFFIC ON LEESVILLE BOULEVARD, HEMING AVENUE, AND QUEENSBERRY AVENUE AS PART OF THE RESIDENTIAL TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM (R-TAP) (BRADDOCK DISTRICT)

 

(A)                   (NOTE:  Earlier in the meeting there was discussion of this item.  See page 5.)

 

                        Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on February 23, 2004, at 4 p.m. to consider endorsing roads to be included in the R‑TAP for a through truck traffic restriction as follows:

 

·        Leesville Boulevard between Backlick Road and Heming Avenue

 

·        Heming Avenue between Braddock Road and Queensberry Avenue

 

·        Queensberry Avenue between Heming Avenue and Braddock Road

 

ADMIN 9 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSAL TO PROHIBIT THROUGH TRUCK TRAFFIC ON HICKORY HILL ROAD, BEECHTREE LANE, SLADE RUN DRIVE, DEVON DRIVE, ROSE LANE, AND VALLEY BROOK DRIVE AS PART OF THE RESIDENTIAL TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM (R-TAP) (MASON DISTRICT)

 

(A)                   Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on February 23, 2004, at 3:30 p.m. to consider endorsing roads to be included in the R-TAP for a through truck traffic restriction as follows:

 

·        Hickory Hill Road between Annandale Road and Rose Lane

 

·        Beechtree Lane between Annandale Road and Rose Lane

 

·        Slade Run Drive between Annandale Road and Valley Brook Drive

 

·        Devon Drive between Slade Run Drive and Valley Brook Drive

 

·        Rose Lane between Slade Run Drive and Annandale Road

 

·        Valley Brook Drive between Rose Lane and Sleepy Hollow Road

 

ADMIN 10 – SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION (SAR) AS 04073 FOR THE FAIRFAX COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT (FCPD) TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES (DCJS) TO CONTINUE THE V-STOP SOMEPLACE SAFE PROGRAM

 

(SAR)              Approved SAR AS 04073 in the amount of $55,500 for the FCPD to accept grant funding from DCJS to continue the V-STOP Someplace Safe Program.  This includes DCJS funding of $41,626 and a local cash match of $13,874.

 

ADMIN 11 – AUTHORIZATION FOR THE FAIRFAX COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) TO APPLY FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2005 GRANT FUNDING FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF RAIL AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION (DRPT) TO CONTINUE THE RIDESOURCES MARKETING PROGRAM

 

(R)                   Adopted the Resolution authorizing DOT's submission of a grant application in the amount of $350,000 to DRPT for the marketing and promotion of ridesharing and transit services during FY 2005.  The requested level of funding includes $280,000 in State funds and requires a local cash match of $70,000.  Funding for the local cash match is projected to be available from FY 2005 Reserve for Anticipated Located Cash Match in Fund 102, Federal/State Grant Fund.

 

ADMIN 12 – STREETS INTO THE SECONDARY SYSTEM (DRANESVILLE, HUNTER MILL, AND SULLY DISTRICTS)

 

(R)                   Approved the request that the streets listed below be accepted into the State Secondary System:

 

Subdivision	District	Street
Colvin Meadows Estates                   Piney Run Meadow, Section 1       Walney Estates	Dranesville                   Hunter Mill         Sully	Colvin Meadows Lane        Route 7425 Lee Meadow Court Leesburg Pike        Route 7        Additional ROW Only Colvin Run Road        Route 743        Additional ROW Only   Tommye Lane Leesburg Pike        Route 7        Additional ROW Only   Walbern Drive Walbern Court Brentwall Drive Brentwall Court Walney Road        Route 657        Additional ROW Only Poplar Tree Road        Route 4831        Additional ROW Only

 

ADMIN 13 – SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION (SAR) AS 04070 ONE-TIME PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT FUNDING FOR THE FEDERAL HEAD START PROGRAM GRANT WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY SERVICES/OFFICE FOR CHILDREN

 

(SAR)              Approved SAR AS 04070 in the amount of $90,200 for one-time program improvement funding supporting the Federal Head Start Program.  No local cash match is required.

 

ADMIN 14 – SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION (SAR) AS 04074 FOR THE FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT (FRD) TO ACCEPT AN ADDITIONAL AWARD FROM THE US AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (USAID) TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR A PROGRAM IN INTERNATIONAL URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE

 

(SAR)              Approved SAR AS 04074 in the amount of $556,983 for FRD to accept grant funds from USAID.  The local cash requirement is $70,014, and the cost share is $997,040.

 

15.                   A-1 – DESIGNATION OF SUPPLEMENTAL VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (VDOT) FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2003-2004 REVENUE SHARING PROGRAM FUNDS (LEE AND MOUNT VERNON DISTRICTS)  (10:47 a.m.)

 

(R)                   On the motion of Supervisor Hyland, seconded by Supervisor Bulova, and carried by unanimous vote, Supervisor Bulova, Supervisor DuBois, Supervisor Frey, Supervisor Gross, Supervisor Hudgins, Supervisor Hyland, Supervisor Kauffman, Supervisor McConnell, Supervisor Smyth, and Chairman Connolly voting "AYE," the Board concurred in the recommendation of staff and adopted the Resolution designating a maximum of $100,000 in unused VDOT FY 2004 Revenue Sharing Program funds and a maximum of $100,000 in matching funds from the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission to partially fund the Richmond Highway Public Transportation Initiative.

 

16.                   A-2 – VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (VDOT) BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN POLICY REVIEW  (10:47 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Hudgins moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and approve the draft letter from Chairman Connolly to Secretary Clement transmitting the comments and recommendations to VDOT as contained in the Board Agenda Item dated February 9, 2004.  Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion.

 

Discussion ensued with input from Christopher D. Wells, Pedestrian Program Manager, Department of Transportation.

 

Following discussion, Supervisor Hyland referenced Section 4.5, Maintenance, of the draft Virginia Department of Transportation Policy for Integrating Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations, and asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to provide a recommendation on whether citizens should be required to shovel and clear their sidewalks of snow and ice.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Supervisor Hudgins asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to concentrate on some level of population density or something that identifies the number of people, streets, pathways, and public facilities that are needed to be accessed and recommend the most feasible method of accomplishing the task of snow and ice removal.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Following additional discussion, the question was called on the motion and it carried by unanimous vote.

 

17.                   A-3 – DESIGNATION OF VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (VDOT) REVENUE SHARING FUNDS AND MATCHING FAIRFAX COUNTY FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2005 (LEE AND MOUNT VERNON DISTRICTS)  (10:59 a.m.)

 

(R)                   On the motion of Supervisor Kauffman, seconded by Supervisor Hyland, and carried by unanimous vote, Supervisor Bulova, Supervisor DuBois, Supervisor Frey, Supervisor Gross, Supervisor Hudgins, Supervisor Hyland, Supervisor Kauffman, Supervisor McConnell, Supervisor Smyth, and Chairman Connolly voting "AYE," the Board concurred in the recommendation of staff and adopted the Resolution designating a maximum of $500,000 in FY 2005 VDOT Revenue Sharing Program Funds and $500,000 in matching funds from NVTC to partially fund the Richmond Highway Public Transportation Initiative.

 

18.                   A-4 – APPROVAL OF A PROJECT AGREEMENT, AS AMENDED, BETWEEN THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION (VDOT) AND FAIRFAX COUNTY TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL BUS STOP IMPROVEMENTS, INCLUDING BUS SHELTERS, PADS, AND/OR BENCHES, APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION (SAR) AS 04071 TO EXECUTE A PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH AMENDMENT TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL BUS STOP IMPROVEMENTS COUNTYWIDE, AND ENDORSEMENT OF THE SITE LOCATIONS CHOSEN FOR IMPROVEMENTS  (10:59 a.m.)

 

(SAR)              Supervisor Gross moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and:

 

·        Approve in substantial form a project agreement, as amended, between VDOT and the County.

 

·        Approve SAR AS 04071 to execute a project agreement to purchase and install bus stop improvements Countywide.  The estimated total project cost for the bus stop improvements is $250,000, of which $200,000 is funded by Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality grant funding and the remaining $50,000 is the required 20 percent local cash match, available in Fund 102, Federal/State Grant Fund.

 

·        Endorse the 16 locations analyzed and reviewed by staff for recommended bus stop improvements.

 

Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion.

 

Discussion ensued with input from Michael R. Lake, Senior Transportation Planner, Department of Transportation.  Following discussion, Supervisor Kauffman called the Board's attention to page 23 of Attachment IV to the Board Agenda item and asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to provide additional detail regarding the Shelter on Telegraph Road at Pike Road, NB (east side).  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Supervisor Gross called the Board's attention to Maintenance Funding on page 53 of the Board Agenda Item, and said that trash becomes a problem once a shelter is established because there are no trash receptacles for collection services included at the County's General Services Bus Stop Improvement Projects.  Consequently, Supervisor Gross asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to determine methods to alleviate this problem.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Following discussion, the question was called on the motion and it carried by unanimous vote, Supervisor Bulova, Supervisor DuBois, Supervisor Frey, Supervisor Gross, Supervisor Hudgins, Supervisor Hyland, Supervisor Kauffman, Supervisor McConnell, Supervisor Smyth, and Chairman Connolly voting "AYE."

 

19.                   A-5 – ENDORSEMENT OF FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2005 VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT APPLICATIONS  (11:06 a.m.)

 

(Rs)                  Supervisor Bulova moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and:

 

·        Endorse the enhancement projects to be submitted to the Commonwealth Transportation Board for FY 2005 funding, for which applicants have identified a source for the required minimum 20 percent match.

 

·        Direct the County Executive to execute a Project Endorsement Resolution for each project endorsed by the Board.

 

Supervisor Kauffman seconded the motion.

 

Following discussion, with input from Jay Guy, Transportation Planner, Coordination and Funding Section, Department of Transportation, Supervisor Hudgins said that the Lawyers North Flashing Morning Beacon Project, is not listed on page 56 of Attachment I, List of Projects with Matching Funds Identified, and asked to amend the motion to add the project to the list and to identify matching funds.  This was accepted.

 

Following further discussion, the question was called on the motion, as amended, and it carried by unanimous vote, Supervisor Bulova, Supervisor DuBois, Supervisor Frey, Supervisor Gross, Supervisor Hudgins, Supervisor Hyland, Supervisor Kauffman, Supervisor McConnell, Supervisor Smyth, and Chairman Connolly voting "AYE."

 

20.                   A-6 – AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE SOUTH COUNTY BUS SERVICE PLAN  (11:07 a.m.)

 

                        On motion of Supervisor Kauffman, seconded by Supervisor Hudgins, and carried by unanimous vote, the Board concurred in the recommendation of staff and authorized the Department of Transportation to:

 

·        Solicit comments from the public and interested parties on the Department's proposed South County Bus Service Plan for the purpose of finalizing recommendations to be made to the Board on restructuring bus service in South County.

 

·        Expend up to $55,000 of funds available at the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission for the purpose of developing specifications and requirements for procuring advanced public transportation systems applications for the FAIRFAX CONNECTOR.

 

21.                   I-1 – CONTRACT AWARD – ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) CONSULTING SERVICES  (11:11 a.m.)

 

The Board next considered an item contained in the Board Agenda dated February 9, 2004, requesting authorization for staff to award a contract to Sebesta Blomberg and Associates in the amount of $450,000 for HVAC consulting  services on various County projects which are being designed or managed by County staff.

 

The staff was directed administratively to proceed as proposed.

22.                   I-2 – CONTRACT AWARD – CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE WEST COUNTY FAMILY SHELTER (SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT)  (11:11 a.m.)

 

The Board next considered an item contained in the Board Agenda dated February 9, 2004, requesting authorization for staff to award a contract to Wisnewski Blair and Associates in the amount of $413,591 for architectural and engineering design services for the West County Family Shelter.

 

Discussion ensued with input from Anthony H. Griffin, County Executive.

 

                        The staff was directed administratively to proceed as proposed.

 

23.                   I-3 – THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S APPROVAL OF THE CITIZEN’S GUIDE TO THE 2004 NORTH COUNTY CYCLE AREA PLANS REVIEW (APR)  (11:11 a.m.)

 

The Board next considered an item contained in the Board Agenda dated February 9, 2004, announcing the Planning Commission’s approval of the Citizen’s Guide to the 2004 North County Cycle APR.

 

Following discussion with input from Fred R. Selden, Director, Planning Division, Department of Planning and Zoning, Supervisor Frey noted that on page five of the guide the address for the Sully District Supervisor's office is incorrect and asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to update this item.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

24.                   I-4 – APPLICATION BY WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY FOR A GENERAL INCREASE IN NATURAL GAS RATES AND CHARGES, SCC CASE NUMBER PUE-2002-00364 – FINAL ORDER  (11:14 a.m.)

 

The Board next considered an item contain in the Board Agenda dated February 9, 2004, regarding the application by Washington Gas Light Company for a general increase in natural gas rates and charges, SCC Case Number PUE-2002-00364 – Final Order.

 

Discussion ensued with input from Anthony H. Griffin, County Executive.

 

25.                   I-5 – CONTRACT AWARD – FAIRFAX CENTER FIRE STATION (SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT)  (11:17 a.m.)

 

The Board next considered an item contained in the Board Agenda dated February 9, 2004, requesting authorization for staff to:

 

·        Award a contract to Zadmer Enterprises, Incorporated, in the amount of $6.1 million for the construction of Fairfax Center Fire Station, Project 009079, in Fund 312, Public Safety Construction.

 

·        Reallocate funds in the amount of $301,221.05 to Project 009203, Public Safety Contingency, to fund possible shortfalls in other projects within this fund.

 

The staff was directed administratively to proceed as proposed.

 

ADDITIONAL BOARD MATTERS

 

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26.                   HANDICAPPED PARKING SPOT SIGNAGE ENFORCEMENT  (11:17 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly reported that his office was recently contacted by a constituent who had a complaint regarding a business in the County that lacked the proper above-grade signage marking its handicapped parking spot, in violation of both the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and the County's enforcement of such violations.  When the constituent first contacted the County to report the violation, he was directed to the Office of Site Development Services in the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES), where he was told that the property owner must be referred to the County by the citizen before any action could be taken.  After the constituent contacted Chairman Connolly’s staff regarding this situation, they discovered that the Office of Building Code Services, also in DPWES, does indeed investigate and enforce such violations once they are brought to its attention by citizens.  Chairman Connolly expressed his concern that County citizens are given different answers to the same question by the same department, especially on such an important issue.

 

Therefore, Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and asked unanimous consent that the Board direct the County Executive to examine this matter and report with a clear and coherent Policy regarding the enforcement of proper signage for handicapped parking spots.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

27.                   IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ONLINE LAND DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM (LDSNET)  (11:18 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly called the Board’s attention to a memorandum dated January 26, 2004, from Barbara A. Byron, Director, Zoning Evaluation Division, Department of Planning and Zoning, to Members of the Board.  This memorandum announced that staff reports for rezoning, proffered condition amendment, special exception, special permit, and variance applications are now available to the public through the internet version of the LDSNet, which is accessible through the County website.  Supervisor Connolly commended staff on the completion of these updates to the LDSNet, and asked unanimous consent that the Board direct the Office of Public Affairs to disseminate this information to the citizens of the County.

 

                        Supervisor Smyth commented that all of the attachments to staff reports are not yet available online.

 

                        Without objection, the request was so ordered.

 

28.                   REAPPOINTMENT OF MS. MICHELLE BRICKNER TO THE ADVISORY PLANS EXAMINER BOARD  (11:20 a.m.)

 

(APPT)            Chairman Connolly called the Board’s attention to a letter from the chairman of the Board of Directors for the Engineers and Surveyors Institute requesting the reappointment of Michelle Brickner, Director, Office of Site Development Services, Department of Public Works and Environmental Services, to the Advisory Plans Examiner Board.  Accordingly, he moved the reappointment of Ms. Michelle Brickner as the County Employee Representative to the Advisory Plans Examiner Board.  Supervisor Kauffman and Supervisor McConnell jointly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

 

29.                   APPOINTMENT TO THE LAUREL HILL ADAPTIVE REUSE PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE  (11:20 a.m.)

 

(APPT)            Chairman Connolly called the Board’s attention to a memorandum from the chairman of the Park Authority regarding its appointment to the Laurel Hill Adaptive Reuse Plan Advisory Committee.  Accordingly, he moved the appointment of Ms. Jennifer Heinz to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Phillip Niedzielski-Eichner as the Park Authority Representative to the Laurel Hill Adaptive Reuse Plan Advisory Committee.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

 

30.                   MARCH IS PURCHASING MONTH  (11:21 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly noted that for the past four years the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Incorporated, along with other purchasing groups and associations around the world, has declared the month of March as "Purchasing Month." As noted in his written Board Matter, this effort enhances the awareness of purchasing and materials management's role in the efficiency and effectiveness of government and business. 

 

Accordingly, Chairman Connolly moved that the Board proclaim March as “Purchasing Month” in Fairfax County and direct staff to invite representatives from the Department of Purchasing and Supply Management and the Fairfax County Public Schools’ Office of Supply Operations to appear before the Board at its February 23, 2004, meeting for the issuance of the proclamation.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

 

31.                   CHILDREN OF PERSIA  (11:21 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly called the Board’s attention to an event on Sunday, February 22, 2004, sponsored by the Children of Persia and a coalition of Iranian community organizations to honor the County’s Urban Search and Rescue Team of the Department of Fire and Rescue and the US Agency for International Development for their humanitarian efforts on behalf of the citizens of Bam, Iran who suffered a devastating earthquake in December 2003.  The event begins at 4:30 p.m. with the actual ceremony commencing at 5 p.m. in the Board Auditorium of the Government Center.

 

Accordingly, Chairman Connolly asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff of the Office of Public Affairs to publicize this event.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

32.                   BOARD'S TRANSPORTATION PLAN - CHAIRMAN'S INITIATIVE  (11:22 a.m.)

 

In keeping with a pledge he made last fall regarding proceeding with a comprehensive transportation initiative, Chairman Connolly presented his plan in writing to the Board.  The four-year plan (fiscal years 2005-2009) outlines a $100 million initiative that improves some highway and transit projects, some spot intersection improvements, and some pedestrian improvements throughout the County.  Funding will be a combination of an advance commitment of $50 million in RSTP and GMAQ funds (Federal and State Match) as well as $50 million in general obligation bonds (in addition to $115 million transportation bond sale planned for November 2004).  Chairman Connolly said that projects were selected that can realistically be completed within the next four years, that do not have other sources of funding, and will provide significant congestion relief for minimal capital outlay.

 

Therefore, Chairman Connolly moved that the Board endorse this initiative.  Supervisor McConnell seconded the motion.

 

Following discussion, Supervisor Kauffman asked to amend the motion to add under the category “Spot Intersection Improvements” the construction of a left turn lane on South Kings Highway westbound onto Harrison Lane.  This was accepted.

 

Further discussion ensued regarding the implementation of the plan, with input from Young Ho Chang, Director, Department of Transportation, and Edward L. Long, Jr., Chief Financial Officer.

 

Supervisor Hudgins asked to amend the motion to consider as a priority piece, under “Major Transit and Highway Projects, Centreville Road Improvements (Sully),” the inclusion of the mile of uncompleted area further down the road that has been on hold. 

Following discussion, Chairman Connolly amended his motion to direct staff to cost out the referenced project and add it to the list, and this was accepted.

 

Following input from Mr. Chang, Supervisor McConnell asked to amend the motion to direct staff to provide an implementation plan should this initiative be approved, and this was accepted.

 

Further discussion ensued, with input from Mr. Chang.

 

Chairman Connolly clarified that the projects on the list have some flexibility for substitutions and additions as the plan proceeds.

 

Following further discussion, the question was called on the motion, as amended, which carried by unanimous vote.

 

Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.

 

33.                   PORTABLE STORAGE UNITS  (11:41 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Hyland said that a new phenomenon has come to the Mount Vernon District, and probably the County as a whole, the advent of the portable storage units springing up in communities and in front of homes which need additional storage for a given period of time. 

 

Supervisor Hyland said that what seemed to be a good idea – large (12-16 feet by approximately eight or more feet), weather resistant, portable storage boxes, delivered to a site for placement in a homeowners’ driveway for a limited time period, such as a move into a home or during renovation projects, has taken on different dimensions.  He said that his office has received reports of the misuse of these units, such as their permanency and size and location, without regard to the limitations set forth in Article 10 of the Zoning Ordinance.

 

Therefore, Supervisor Hyland moved that the Board direct staff to review the issue of portable storage units and report with recommendations for modifying the Zoning Ordinance to prevent these units from becoming an undesirable use in residential areas.  Supervisor Gross seconded the motion.

 

Following discussion, Chairman Connolly noted that this issue would be put on the agenda for the March meeting of the Development Process Review Committee as part of the staff review.

 

Following discussion, Supervisor Smyth asked to amend the motion to expand the scope to include commercial districts, and this was accepted.

 

Supervisor DuBois asked to amend the motion to include a review of the enforcement and time limitations on large refuse containers that are used in residential areas during remodeling projects, and this was accepted.

The question was called on the motion, as amended, which carried by a vote of seven, Supervisor Hudgins, Supervisor Kauffman, and Supervisor McConnell being out of the room.

 

34.                   PROPOSED TRIBUTE TO THE LATE MR. LOUIS V. GENUARIO (MOUNT VERNON DISTRICT)  (11:47 a.m.)

 

(BACs)            Supervisor Hyland said that last month Mr. Louis V. Genuario, Mount Vernon District  Representative to the Fairfax Area Disability Services Board, died.  Supervisor Hyland referred to his written Board Matter and outlined Mr. Genuario’s significant accomplishments.

 

Because of Mr. Genuario’s role in the upcoming renovation of the Board Auditorium to make it more accessible to persons with disabilities, Supervisor Hyland moved that, upon completion, the Board dedicate the upper seating area of the auditorium in honor of Mr. Louis V. Genuario and identify it with a plaque indicating the role he played on the Fairfax Area Disability Services Board in bringing about these modifications to benefit County residents with disabilities. 

 

Following discussion, Supervisor Hyland revised his motion to dedication of a plaque in the appropriate area of the Board Auditorium in honor of the late Mr. Genuario to recognize his contribution.

 

Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion.

 

Following discussion, Supervisor Gross asked unanimous consent that the Board refer to the County Attorney the criteria for naming County facilities.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

(NOTE: Later in the meeting, the question was called on the pending motion.  See Clerk's Summary Item CL#36.)

 

35.                   MOUNT VERNON’S SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL TOWN MEETING  (11:50 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Hyland expressed his appreciation to Chairman Connolly; Anthony H. Griffin, County Executive; Edward L. Long, Jr., Chief Financial Officer; and other staff for participating in Mount Vernon’s Seventeenth Annual Town Meeting held on January 31, 2004, which was successful and well attended.

 

A brief discussion ensued.

 

The videotape of the meeting will be replayed on Cable Channel 16 at the following times:

 

·        Friday, February 13 at 8 p.m.

 

·        Saturday, February 21 at 9 a.m.

 

Extra copies of the tape will also be available for loan to citizens by the end of this week at Mount Vernon District Libraries and at Supervisor Hyland’s office. 

 

36.                   VOTE ON PLAQUE HONORING THE LATE MR. LOUIS V. GENUARIO  (11:52 a.m.)

 

(NOTE: Earlier in the meeting, the Board made a motion regarding a plaque to honor the late Mr. Louis V. Genuario.  See Clerk's Summary Item CL#34.)

 

The question was called on the motion, as amended, to dedicate a plaque in the appropriate area of the Board Auditorium in honor of the late Mr. Genuario to recognize his contribution, which carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Kauffman and Supervisor McConnell being out of the room.

 

37.                   REQUEST FOR EXPEDITED AND CONCURRENT PROCESSING OF THE SITE PLAN WITH THE SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION FOR SUNTRUST BANK (MOUNT VERNON DISTRICT)  (11:53 a.m.)

 

With reference to his written Board Matter, Supervisor Hyland said that Sun Trust Bank will lose parking spaces because of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge construction project.  He noted that due to the Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT) recent taking of 5,184 square feet of its property for the construction of highway improvement associated with the new Woodrow Wilson Bridge, Sun Trust Bank must file a new special exception application and site plan.  In addition, VDOT needs a 12-foot plus wide strip across the entire frontage of the site for a temporary construction easement adjacent to the taking.  This site, zoned in the C-8 District, appears in a Highway Corridor and Floodplain Overlay District, and falls within the Commercial Revitalization District.

 

With the highway taking, the bank will lose six of its 12 parking spaces and the other six spaces will be lost during the construction process.  The applicant believes that this is a situation that could put the bank out of business at this location if it is unable to recapture or relocate these parking spaces elsewhere on or adjacent to the site.  To this end, the bank has been negotiating with VDOT to acquire a portion of the adjoining property to the west (former Sun Oil site) equal in area to the land lost in the highway taking.  The plan shows an equal area land exchange in which the bank goes from its current 12 parking spaces to 26 parking spaces by relocating its drive-in window.  

 

As outlined in Supervisor Hyland’s written Board Matter, the applicant advises that a new special exception application will be required regardless of whether it uses the proposed new layout shown or if the drive-in window is left as is and provide only the number of parking spaces lost on the new land exchange area.  Thus, the bank has elected to proceed with the special exception and site plan providing the additional spaces.  This makes it imperative that the site plan and special exception application be worked together so that construction on the new parking spaces for the bank can be constructed prior to or simultaneously with any highway construction.

 

Accordingly, Supervisor Hyland moved that the Board direct staff to expedite and concurrently process the Sun Trust special exception application, site plan and associated permits.  This motion, the second to which was inaudible, carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Kauffman and Supervisor McConnell being out of the room.

 

38.                   ABSENCE OF MOUNT VERNON DISTRICT SUPERVISOR HYLAND  (11:53 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Hyland announced that he would be attending a memorial service for a citizen of the Mount Vernon District and, therefore, would not be present for today’s closed session.</