CLERK'S BOARD SUMMARY 

REPORT OF ACTIONS OF THE

FAIRFAX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MONDAY

March 29, 2004

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The meeting was called to order at 9:44 a.m., with all Members being present, and with Chairman Connolly presiding.

Others present were Anthony H. Griffin, County Executive; David P. Bobzien, County Attorney; Catherine A. Chianese, Assistant to the County Executive; Regina Thorn Corbett, Assistant to the County Executive; Nancy Vehrs, Clerk to the Board of Supervisors; and Patti M. Hicks, Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors.

BOARD MATTERS

1.                     MOMENT OF SILENCE  (9:44 a.m.)

Supervisor Hudgins asked everyone to keep in thoughts the family of Virginia Peters, who died last week.  She was the founder of Wesley Housing and an advocate for affordable housing, especially for special needs individuals.  Supervisor Gross also noted that Ms. Peters had served on the Human Rights Commission as well.

Supervisor Bulova asked everyone to keep in thoughts Reid Herlihy, Vice President for Facilities at George Mason University, and his family on the recent death of his wife, Cristina.

Chairman Connolly asked everyone to keep in thoughts the family of Michael Mohler, President, Fairfax County Professional Firefighters, on the death of his father last week. 

AGENDA ITEMS

2.                     CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO LANGLEY HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASTICS TEAM  (9:47 a.m.)

Supervisor DuBois moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to members of the Langley High School Gymnastics team for their accomplishments.  Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote.

3.                     PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING APRIL 2004 AS “CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH” IN FAIRFAX COUNTY  (9:52 a.m.)

Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved approval of the Proclamation to designate April 2004 as “Child Abuse Prevention Month” in Fairfax County.  The motion was multiply seconded and it carried by unanimous vote.

Supervisor Gross noted that Hispanics Against Child Abuse and Neglect are having its annual breakfast on April 16, 2004, at the Mason District Governmental Center and invited Chairman Connolly to attend.

Chairman Connolly asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to publicize the Child Protective Services hotline.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

                        Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.

4.                     PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING APRIL 4 – 10, 2004, AS “BUILDING SAFETY WEEK” IN FAIRFAX COUNTY  (9:59 a.m.)

Supervisor Frey moved approval of the Proclamation to designate April 4 – 10, 2004, as “Building Safety Week” in Fairfax County.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote.

Staff presented representatives from Washington Gas Company with the 2004 Building Safety Community Partnership Award.

(NOTE: Later in the meeting, the Board noted International Building Safety Week.  See Clerk’s Summary Item CL# 18.)

5.                     PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING APRIL 22, 2004, AS “VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION DAY” IN FAIRFAX COUNTY  (10:10 a.m.)

Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved approval of the Proclamation to designate April 22, 2004, as “Volunteer Recognition Day” in Fairfax County.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Frey and Supervisor Smyth being out of the room.

The Volunteer Awards Breakfast is scheduled for Thursday, April 22, 2004.

6.                     PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING APRIL 5 – 11, 2004, AS “PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK” IN FAIRFAX COUNTY  (10:15 a.m.)

Chairman Connolly moved approval of the Proclamation to designate April 5 – 11, 2004, as “Public Health Week” in Fairfax County.  Supervisor Gross seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Frey and Supervisor Smyth being out of the room.

Chairman Connolly moved approval of the following Certificates of Recognition for partnering with Fairfax County to build a healthy community by improving access to health care through the Community Access Program Grant:

·        Northern Virginia Family Service

·        The Community Health Resource Center

·        George Mason University

·        Hispanic Committee of Virginia

·        Inova Health System

·        Northern Virginia Area Health Education Center

Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Frey and Supervisor Smyth being out of the room.

7.                     PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING APRIL 2004 AS “IMMUNIZATION MONTH” IN FAIRFAX COUNTY  (10:24 a.m.)

Chairman Connolly moved approval of the Proclamation to designate April 2004 as “Immunization Month” in Fairfax County.  Supervisor Hudgins and Supervisor Hyland jointly seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote.

8.                     PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING APRIL 2004 AS “FAIR HOUSING MONTH” IN FAIRFAX COUNTY  (10:27 a.m.)

Chairman Connolly and Supervisor Hudgins jointly moved approval of the Proclamation to designate April 2004 as “Fair Housing Month” in Fairfax County.  Supervisor Hyland  seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote.

9.                     PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING APRIL 2004 AS “DONATE LIFE MONTH” IN FAIRFAX COUNTY  (10:38 a.m.)

Chairman Connolly moved approval of the Proclamation to designate April 2004 as “Donate Life Month” in Fairfax County.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion.

Chairman Connolly moved approval of a Certificate of Recognition presented to Ms. Toni Webb for eight years of dedication and service to the Fairfax County Commission on Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation representing the Washington Regional Transplant Consortium.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion.

The question was called on the motions and they carried by unanimous vote.

Chairman Connolly asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to publicize the website www.save7lives.org and any other information relating to organ donation as well as the current vacancies on the Commission on Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

                        Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.

10.                   10 A.M. – PRESENTATION OF THE ADVISORY SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD ANNUAL REPORT  (10:48 a.m.)

(BACs)            Alyce Pope, Chairman of the Advisory Social Services Board, presented the board’s annual report.

                        Brief discussion ensued with input from Dana Paige, Director, Department of Family Services.

Supervisor Hudgins asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to draft correspondence to the congressional delegation to support the reauthorization of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, and related program.  Supervisor Gross seconded the motion and it carried by  vote of eight, Supervisor Frey and Chairman Connolly being out of the room.

11.                   10:15 A.M. – PRESENTATION OF THE FAIRFAX COUNTY SMALL BUSINESS COMMISSION (SBC) 2003 ANNUAL REPORT  (11 a.m.)

(BACs)            Joyce Bissonette, Chairman of the SBC, presented the commission’s annual report.

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

Supervisor Gross asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to refer the possible development of a website for the SBC to the Information Technology Policy Advisory Committee.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to schedule a joint meeting with the Economic Development Authority to further discuss the subject of the incubator model.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.

Supervisor Hudgins asked unanimous consent that the Board direct the SBC to provide additional information such as demographics.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

12.                   10:30 A.M. – APPOINTMENTS TO CITIZEN BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, COMMISSIONS, AND ADVISORY GROUPS  (11:21 p.m.)

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(BACs)            A. HEATH ONTHANK MEMORIAL AWARD SELECTION COMMITTEE

Supervisor DuBois moved the appointment of Ms. Jeanne McChesney as the Dranesville District Representative to the A. Heath Onthank Memorial Award Selection Committee.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

The Board deferred the appointment of the Sully District Representative to the A. Heath Onthank Memorial Award Selection Committee. 

ADVISORY SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD

Chairman Connolly moved the appointment of Mr. Marcus Simon to fill the unexpired term of Ms. Ellen Graves as the At-Large Chairman's Representative to the Advisory Social Services Board.  Supervisor DuBois seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

The Board deferred the appointments of the Providence and Springfield District Representatives to the Advisory Social Services Board. 

                        AIRPORTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Supervisor McConnell moved the appointment of Mr. Stephen Denes as the Springfield District Representative to the Airports Advisory Committee.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

The Board deferred the appointment of the Braddock District Representative to the Airports Advisory Committee.

ANIMAL SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION

Supervisor Hudgins moved the reappointment of Ms. Ava McDannell as the Hunter Mill District Representative to the Animal Services Advisory Commission.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

The Board deferred the appointments of the Braddock and Dranesville District Representatives to the Animal Services Advisory Commission.

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD

Supervisor Gross moved the appointment of Mr. Robert Wilson Mobley as the Related Professional Group #1 Representative to the Architectural Review Board.  Supervisor DuBois seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

ATHLETIC COUNCIL

Chairman Connolly moved the reappointment of Ms. Elizabeth Bradsher as the At-Large Principal Representative to the Athletic Council.  Supervisor Kauffman seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

The Board deferred the appointment of the Women's Sports Association Alternate Representative to the Athletic Council.

BOARD OF BUILDING CODE APPEALS

The Board deferred the appointment of the Design Professional Representative #5 to the Board of Building Code Appeals. 

BOARD OF EQUALIZATION OF REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENTS

Supervisor Smyth moved the appointment of Ms. Anne Ketcham Felder as the Freeholder #1 Representative to the Board of Equalization of Real Estate Assessments.  Supervisor Gross seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

The Board deferred the appointments of the Appraiser #1 and Appraiser #3 Representatives to the Board of Equalization of Real Estate Assessments.

CELEBRATE FAIRFAX, INCORPORATED BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chairman Connolly moved the appointment of Ms. Cheryl Berry-Gaines to fill the unexpired term of Ms. Shelly Park as the At-Large #4 Representative to the Celebrate Fairfax, Incorporated Board of Directors.  Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

CHILD CARE ADVISORY COUNCIL

Supervisor McConnell moved the appointment of Mr. Robert Berman as the Springfield District Representative to the Child Care Advisory Council.  Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

COMMISSION FOR WOMEN

Chairman Connolly moved the appointment of Ms. Regina Fosstvedt to fill the unexpired term of Ms. Alta Newman as the At-Large Minority Representative to the Commission for Women.  Supervisor Gross seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

Supervisor Smyth moved the appointment of Ms. Tania Hossain-Almaraz to fill the unexpired term of Ms. Regina Fosstvedt as the Providence District Representative to the Commission for Women.  Supervisor Gross seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

Chairman Connolly asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to invite Ms. Alta Newman to appear before the Board to be recognized for her service to the Commission for Women.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

COMMISSION ON ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION AND TRANSPLANTATION

The Board deferred the appointments of the At-Large Chairman's and At-Large Minority Representatives and the Sully District Representative to the Commission on Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation.

            CONFIRMATION:

Supervisor Gross moved the confirmation of the following appointment to the Commission on Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation:

·        Ms. Cindy Speas as the Washington Regional Transplant Consortium Representative

Supervisor DuBois seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

COMMUNITY ACTION ADVISORY BOARD

The Board deferred the appointments of the Dranesville and Providence District Representatives to the Community Action Advisory Board.

CONSUMER PROTECTION COMMISSION

Chairman Connolly moved the appointment of Mr. Hung Quoc Nguyen to fill the unexpired term of the late Mr. Larry Willner as the Fairfax County Resident #9 Representative to the Consumer Protection Commission.  Supervisor Gross seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVISORY BOARD

The Board deferred the appointment of the Mason District Representative to the Criminal Justice Advisory Board.

                        ENGINEERING STANDARDS REVIEW COMMITTEE

            CONFIRMATION:

Supervisor Gross moved the confirmation of the following appointment to the Engineering Standards Review Committee:

·        Mr. William Putman as the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties Representative

Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

FAIRFAX AREA DISABILITY SERVICES BOARD

The Board deferred the appointments of the At-Large Business Community Representative and the Dranesville and Mount Vernon District Representatives to the Fairfax Area Disability Services Board.

FAIRFAX COUNTY CONSTRUCTION TRADES ADVISORY BOARD

Supervisor Gross moved to disband the Fairfax County Construction Trades Advisory Board.  Supervisor DuBois seconded the motion.

A brief discussion ensued with input from Anthony H. Griffin, County Executive.

The question was called on the motion and it carried by unanimous vote.

HEALTH SYSTEMS AGENCY BOARD

Supervisor Hyland moved the appointment of Stephen Goldberger, M.D. as the Provider #1 Representative to the Health Systems Agency Board.  Supervisor Kauffman  seconded the motion.

Supervisor Gross moved the appointment of Samer Ellahham, M.D., as the Provider #1 Representative to the Health Systems Agency Board.  Supervisor Smyth seconded the motion.

Discussion ensued with input Nancy Vehrs, Clerk to the Board.

The question was called on the motion to appoint Dr. Ellahham and it CARRIED by a recorded vote of seven, Supervisor Bulova, Supervisor DuBois, Supervisor Gross, Supervisor Hudgins, Supervisor McConnell, Supervisor Smyth, and Chairman Connolly voting "AYE," Supervisor Frey, Supervisor Hyland, and Supervisor Kauffman voting "NAY."

HISTORY COMMISSION

Chairman Connolly moved the appointment of Ms. Randa Kayyali as the Citizen #8 Representative to the History Commission.  Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

Supervisor Frey moved the appointment of Ms. Paula Elsey as the Citizen #5 Representative to the History Commission.  Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

The Board deferred the appointment of the Archaeologist Representative to the History Commission.

HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL

The Board deferred the appointment of the Springfield District #2 Representative to the Human Services Council.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

            CONFIRMATION:

Supervisor Hudgins moved the confirmation of the following appointment to the Information Technology Policy Advisory Committee:

·        Mr. Thomas Mukai as the Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations Representative

Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

LIBRARY BOARD

Supervisor Frey moved the reappointment of Mr. Flint Lewis as the Sully District Representative to the Library Board.  Supervisor Gross seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

Chairman Connolly moved the appointment of Mr. Herbert Doyle to fill the unexpired term of Ms. Joyce Andrews as the At-Large Representative to the Library Board.  Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON DRINKING AND DRIVING

Chairman Connolly moved the appointment of Ms. Eileen Nelson to fill the unexpired term of Ms. Lee Lavinthal Forman as the At-Large Chairman's Representative to the Oversight Committee on Drinking and Driving.  Supervisor Gross seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

Discussion ensued with input Nancy Vehrs, Clerk to the Board of Supervisors.

The Board deferred the appointment of the Braddock District Representative to the Oversight Committee on Drinking and Driving.

ROUTE 28 HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD

The Board deferred the appointment of the Resident/Owner #1 Representative to the Route 28 Highway Transportation District Advisory Board.

            CONFIRMATIONS:

Supervisor Frey moved the confirmation of the following appointments to the Route 28 Highway Transportation District Advisory Board:

·        Mr. John DeBell as an elected Resident/Owner Representative

·        Mr. Jeffrey Saxe as an elected Resident/Owner Representative

·        Mr. Peter Scholz as an elected Resident/Owner Representative

This motion, the second to which was inaudible, carried by  unanimous vote.

TENANT LANDLORD COMMISSION

The Board deferred the appointments of the Condominium Owner and Landlord Member #3 Representatives to the Tenant Landlord Commission.

TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION

Supervisor McConnell moved the appointment of Mr. Eric Thiel to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Jerry Little as the Springfield District Representative to the Transportation Advisory Commission.  Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

TREE COMMISSION

Supervisor Smyth moved the appointment of Ms. Penelope Firth to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Marco Greenberg as the Providence District Representative to the Tree Commission.  Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

AD HOC COMMITTEES

TELECOMMUNICATION LAND USE REGULATIONS TASK FORCE-MONOPOLES

The Board deferred the appointment of the Sully District Representative to the Telecommunication Land Use Regulations Task Force-Monopoles.

ADDITIONAL APPOINTMENT

BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY

Chairman Connolly moved the appointment of Mr. Robert Stalzer, Deputy County Executive, as the Fairfax County Alternate Representative to the Board of the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority.  Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.

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13.                   ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS  (11:35 a.m.)

                        Supervisor Gross moved approval of the Administrative Items, with the exception of Admin 10.  Supervisor  Smyth seconded the motion.

                        Supervisor Smyth called the Board's attention to Admin 8 – Approval of Traffic-Calming Measures for the Mantua Subdivision as Part of the Department of Transportation's Residential Traffic Administration Program (Providence District).  A brief discussion ensued.

                        The question was called on the motion to approve the Administrative Items, with the exception of Admin 10, 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 AMENDMENT APPLICATION SEA 88‑V‑023, LCOR/JC ACQUISITION, LLC (MOUNT VERNON DISTRICT)

(AT)                 Approved the request for 30 months of additional time to commence construction for Special Exception Amendment Application SEA 88-V-023 to September 10, 2006, pursuant to the provisions of Section 9-015 of the Zoning Ordinance.

                        ADMIN 2 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN LAND RIGHTS NECESSARY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF COUNTY ROAD PROJECT – GALLOWS ROAD/ANNANDALE ROAD/HUMMER ROAD (MASON AND PROVIDENCE DISTRICTS)

(A)                   Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on April 26, 2004, at 4 p.m. to consider the acquisition of certain land rights necessary for the construction of Project 006616 – Gallows Road/Annandale Road/Hummer Road, in Fund 300, Countywide Roadway Improvement Fund.

                        ADMIN 3 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ENLARGEMENT OF SMALL AND LOCAL SANITARY DISTRICTS FOR REFUSE AND LEAF COLLECTION SERVICE (DRANESVILLE, HUNTER MILL, LEE, AND MASON DISTRICTS)

(A)                   Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on April 26, 2004, at 4:30 p.m. to consider the following changes to small and local sanitary districts for refuse and leaf collection service in accordance with the Board’s adopted criteria for the Creation/Enlargement/Withdrawal of Small or Local Sanitary Districts:

ADMIN 4 – ADDITIONAL TIME TO COMMENCE CONSTRUCTION FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION SE 2002-MA-034, TEO CHEW ASSOCIATION OF GREATER WASHINGTON, INCORPORATED (MASON DISTRICT)

(AT)                 Approved the request for four months of additional time to commence construction for Special Exception Application SE 2002-MA-034 to July 15, 2004, pursuant to the provisions of Section 9-015 of the Zoning Ordinance.

                        ADMIN 5 – ACCEPTANCE OF A PORTION OF LINTON LANE INTO THE SECONDARY SYSTEM OF STATE HIGHWAYS (MOUNT VERNON DISTRICT)

(R)                   Adopted the Resolution authorizing acceptance of a portion of Linton Lane into the secondary system of State highways from 70 linear feet north of centerline of Camden Street, Route 2052 to a point approximately 910 linear feet (0.17 miles) north to section line at existing Route 2192.

ADMIN 6 – STREETS INTO THE SECONDARY SYSTEM (DRANESVILLE, HUNTER MILL, AND SPRINGFIELD DISTRICTS)

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

ADMIN 7 – EXTENSION OF REVIEW PERIODS FOR 2232 PUBLIC FACILITY REVIEW APPLICATIONS (SPRINGFIELD AND SULLY DISTRICTS)

Authorized the extension of review periods for the following Public Facility (2232) Review Applications:

·        2232-Y01-15 to September 27, 2004

·        2232-S04-3 to September 27, 2004

·        2232-S04-4 to September 27, 2004

ADMIN 8 – APPROVAL OF TRAFFIC-CALMING MEASURES FOR THE MANTUA SUBDIVISION AS PART OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S (DOT) RESIDENTIAL TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM (PROVIDENCE DISTRICT)