CLERK'S BOARD SUMMARY 

REPORT OF ACTIONS OF THE

FAIRFAX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

 

MONDAY

May 10, 2004

 

 

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The meeting was called to order at 9:48 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 MATTER   

 

1.                     MOMENT OF SILENCE  (9:48 a.m.)

 

                        Chairman Connolly asked everyone to keep in thoughts the men and women overseas and also the men, women, and children affected by the US presence overseas.

 

AGENDA ITEMS

 

2.                     CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO MS. ALEXIS KUIPER  (9:49 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Bulova moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to Ms. Alexis Kuiper for being named in the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program as a 2004 top youth volunteer in Virginia.  This motion, the second to which was inaudible, carried by unanimous vote.

 

3.                     CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO RESTON COMMUNITY CENTER  (9:57 a.m.)

 

                        Supervisor Hudgins moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to Reston Community Center for being selected by the National Association of Counties as a winner in the 2004 Acts of Caring Awards Program.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Frey being out of the room.

 

4.                     PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MAY 2004 AS “EARLY INTERVENTION AWARENESS MONTH” IN FAIRFAX COUNTY  (10:04 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Gross moved approval of the Proclamation to designate May 2004 as “Early Intervention Awareness Month” in Fairfax County.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. 

 

5.                     RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION  (10:11 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved approval of the Resolution to congratulate the Fairfax County Public Library Foundation on its tenth anniversary.  Supervisor Gross seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. 

 

Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.

 

6.                     PROCLAMATION TO DESIGNATE MAY 16–22, 2004 AS "PUBLIC WORKS WEEK" IN FAIRFAX COUNTY  (10:21 a.m.)

                                                                                                   

                        Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved approval of the Proclamation to designate May 16–22, 2004, as “Public Works Week” in Fairfax County.   This motion, the second to which was indistinguishable, carried by unanimous vote.  

 

Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.

 

ADDITIONAL BOARD MATTERS

 

7.                     INTRODUCTION OF STAFF MEMBER MARTIN TAYLOR OF THE HUNTER MILL DISTRICT OFFICE  (10:30 a.m.)

 

                        Supervisor Hudgins introduced Martin Taylor as a new staff member to the Hunter Mill District Office.  Mr. Taylor will be responsible for human services issues.  He previously worked at the National Leagues of Cities and the AFL-CIO.

 

8.                     RECOGNITION OF THE PRESENTATION OF UMBRELLAS TO THE BOARD BY THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE  (10:30 a.m.)

 

                        Chairman Connolly informed Board Members that the umbrellas they received were provided by the Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the February 26, 2004, Twenty-sixth Annual Valor Awards and presented to the Board in appreciation for its support of the program.

 

9.                     BIKE TO WORK DAY  (10:31 a.m.)

 

                        Christopher D. Wells, Pedestrian Program Manager, Department of Transportation, reported on the outcome of Bike to Work Day, which was held on Friday, May 7, 2004.

 

Supervisor Smyth noted that the Virginia Department of Transportation handed out surveys at the W&OD stop in Vienna and asked unanimous consent that the Board direct Mr. Wells to provide the Board with the results of the survey.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

AGENDA ITEMS

 

10.                   CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FOR MS. ROSE LAMBERT FOR HER YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE MOUNT VERNON DISTRICT AND FAIRFAX COUNTY  (10:34 a.m.)

 

                        Supervisor Hyland moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to Ms. Rose Lambert for her years of service to the Mount Vernon District and Fairfax County.  This motion, the second to which was inaudible, carried by unanimous vote.

                       

11.                   10 A.M. – PRESENTATION OF THE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMMISSION

                        (10:47 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly introduced Tim Fleming, Chairman of the Volunteer Fire Commission.  Mr. Fleming presented the 2003 Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service Awards to the following recipients:

 

·        Kevin Piatt, Volunteer Firefighter of the Year

 

·        Howard Springsteen, Volunteer Operational Officer

 

·        Michael Toreno, BLS Provider of the Year

 

·        Anthony Stancampiano, EMS Provider of the Year

 

·        Erik MacClain,Volunteer Rookie of the Year

 

·        Margaret Monthan, Administrative Officer of the Year

 

·        Paul Filipowicz, Administrative Member of the Year

 

·        Virginia Burke, Auxiliary Member of the Year

 

·        Laura Adams, Fire Commission Special Recognition Award

 

·        Joe Davis, Fire Commission Special Recognition Award

 

·        Fabio Mir, Fire Commission Special Recognition Award

 

·        Dallas Slemp

 

ADDITIONAL BOARD MATTER

 

12.                   RECOGNITION OF VICE MAYOR EDYTHE FRANKEL KELLEHER OF THE TOWN OF VIENNA  (10:58 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Gross recognized the presence of Vice Mayor Edythe Frankel Kelleher of the Town of Vienna in the audience and warmly welcomed her to the Board Auditorium.

 

AGENDA ITEMS

 

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13.                   ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS   (10:59 a.m.)

 

                        Supervisor Gross moved approval of the Administrative Items with the exception of Admin 3, which was withdrawn by staff.  Supervisor Kauffman seconded the motion.

 

                        Chairman Connolly called the Board's attention to Admin 6 – Installation of "$200 Additional Fine for Speeding" Signs as Part of the Fairfax County Department of Transportation Residential Traffic Administration Program.  Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and asked unanimous consent that the Board direct the County Executive to report with the following information:

 

·        The total number of $200 speeding tickets that have been written.

 

·        The location associated with those speeding tickets.

 

·        The number of $200 speeding tickets that were written from April 2002 through April 2004.

 

Without objection, the request was so ordered.

 

Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.

 

                        Following discussion, Supervisor Hyland asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to report with the following information:

 

·        Of the total number of tickets written, the number of cases where the individual was found guilty.

 

·        The number of cases where the $200 fine was imposed.

 

Without objection, the request was so ordered.

 

                        Chairman Connolly called the Board's attention to Admin 16 – Authorization for the Fairfax County Police Department to Apply to the US Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, for a Grant under the COPS in Schools Program.  Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to work with the Police Department to ascertain whether its staff understands that the School Resource Officers also have a gang prevention role and that future items like this reflect that as a priority.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

                        Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.

 

                        The question was called on the motion to approve the Administrative Items, 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 – EXTENSION OF REVIEW PERIODS FOR 2232 PUBLIC FACILITY REVIEW APPLICATIONS (LEE, MASON, MOUNT VERNON, AND PROVIDENCE DISTRICTS)

 

Approved the extension of review periods for Public Facility (2322) Review Applications to the dates noted:

 

·        Application 2232-V04-2 to July 16, 2004

 

·        Application FS-P04-5 to July 16, 2004

 

·        Application 2232-L04-5 to July 17, 2004

 

·        Application FS-M04-11 to July 18, 2004

 

ADMIN 2 – DESIGNATION OF PLANS EXAMINER STATUS UNDER THE EXPEDITED LAND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROGRAM

 

                        Designated the following individuals, identified with their registration numbers, as Plans Examiners:

 

·        John C. Levtov             (246)

 

·        Edward R. Umbrell                   (247)

 

·        Mohamed A. Kadasi                (248)

 

·        Kyle Burchard                          (249)

 

·        Matthew K. Koirtyohann          (250)

 

·        Kimberly Jones             (251)

 

·        David R. Hall                            (252)

 

·        Deniz Callahan              (253)

 

ADMIN 3 – AUTHORIZATION FOR THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO APPLY TO THE DE BEAUMONT FOUNDATION FOR EMERGENCY PLANNING FUNDS

 

                        This item was withdrawn by staff.

 

ADMIN 4 – INSTALLATION OF "NO PARKING FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLES OVER 12,000 POUNDS" SIGNS ON BOTH SIDES OF SOUTH STREET FROM ARLINGTON BOULEVARD TO THE FAIRFAX COUNTY LIMIT SOUTH OF HILLWOOD AVENUE (PROVIDENCE DISTRICT)

 

(R)	·        Adopted the Resolution restricting parking of commercial vehicles over 12,000 pounds on both sides of South Street from Arlington Boulevard to the Fairfax County limit south of Hillwood Avenue.
	·        Directed staff to install the necessary signs at the earliest possible date.

 

ADMIN 5 – INSTALLATION OF A MULTI-WAY STOP AT WELCH COURT AND BROADMOOR STREET (LEE DISTRICT)

 

·        Endorsed the installation of a multi-way stop as part of the Fairfax County Department of Transportation's Residential Traffic Administration Program at Welch Court and Broadmoor Street (Lee District).

 

·        Directed staff to request the Virginia Department of Transportation install the necessary signs at the earliest possible date.

 

ADMIN 6 – INSTALLATION OF "$200 ADDITIONAL FINE FOR SPEEDING" SIGNS AS PART OF THE FAIRFAX COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RESIDENTIAL TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM (R-TAP) (SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT)

 

(R)                   (NOTE:  Earlier in the meeting, additional action was taken regarding this item.  See pages 4–5.)

 

	·        Adopted the Resolution endorsing the installation of "$200 Additional Fine for Speeding" signs as part of the R-TAP at the following locations:   Ÿ         Popes Head Road between Clifton Road and the Fairfax County Parkway   Ÿ         Colchester Road between Braddock Road and Fairfax Station Road (south intersection)
	·        Directed staff to install the necessary signs at the earliest possible date.

 

                        ADMIN 7 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF FAIRFAX, APPENDIX G, EXPANDING THE ROBINSON RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT (RPPD), DISTRICT 17 (BRADDOCK DISTRICT)

 

(A)                   Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on June 7, 2004, at 4 p.m. to consider the proposed amendments to the Code of the County of Fairfax, Appendix G, expanding the Robinson RPPD, District 17.  The proposed district expansion includes the following street blocks:

 

·        Concordia Street (Route 4893) from Linfield Street (Route 4894) to Holden Street (Route 4895)

 

·        Concordia Street from Gadsen Drive (Route 4871) to the end

 

·        Holden Street from Concordia Street to Grinnell Street (Route 4896)

 

                        ADMIN 8 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF FAIRFAX, APPENDIX G, EXPANDING THE LANGLEY RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT (RPPD), DISTRICT 20 (DRANESVILLE DISTRICT)

 

(A)                   Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on June 7, 2004, at 4 p.m. to consider the proposed amendments to the Code of the County of Fairfax, Appendix G, expanding the Langley RPPD, District 20.  The proposed district expansion includes the following street:

 

·        Ridge Drive (Route 6090) from Sunny Hill Court (Route 6093) to Ridge Drive

 

                        ADMIN 9 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF FAIRFAX, APPENDIX G, TO REMOVE THE GREENWAY DOWNS RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT (RPPD), DISTRICT 12 (PROVIDENCE DISTRICT)

 

(A)                   Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on June 7, 2004, at 4 p.m. to consider proposed amendments to the Code of the County of Fairfax, Appendix G, to consider removing the Greenway Downs RPPD, District 13, from the RPPD Program.  The proposed district removal includes the following street blocks, which represent all of the area encompassed in the Greenway Downs RPPD:

 

·        West George Mason Road (Route 1716) from Curtis Parkway (Route 3404) to Lee Highway (Route 29)

 

·        Greenway Boulevard (Route 1715) from Curtis Parkway (Route 3404) to Lee Highway (Route 29)

 

                        ADMIN 10 – APPROVAL OF THE 2004 SCHEDULE AND THE REVIEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR THE EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN AWARDS PROGRAM

 

                        Approved the implementation schedule and the Review Committee members for the 2004 Exceptional Design Awards Program.

 

ADMIN 11 – STREETS INTO THE SECONDARY SYSTEM (LEE DISTRICT)

 

(R)                   Approved the request that the street listed below be accepted into the State

                        Secondary System:

 

Subdivision	District	Street
Kingstowne Section 47	Lee	Greendale Village Drive

 

                        ADMIN 12 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF FAIRFAX, CHAPTER 112 (ZONING ORDINANCE), REGARDING LOCATION OF OFF-STREET PARKING RELATIVE TO THE FRONT LOT LINE

 

(A) (R)             Adopted the Resolution authorizing the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Planning Commission on June 16, 2004, and before the Board on July 12, 2004, at 3:30 p.m. to consider proposed amendments to the Code of the County of Fairfax, Chapter 112 (Zoning Ordinance), regarding the location of off-street parking relative to the front lot line.

 

                        ADMIN 13 – AUTHORIZATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY SERVICES (DFS) TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (VDSS) FOR FEDERAL TITLE IV-E ADMINISTRATIVE PASS-THROUGH FUNDS FOR FOSTER/ADOPTIVE PARENT AND VOLUNTEER TRAINING, CHILD WELFARE STAFF TRAINING, AND AN EMPLOYEE EDUCATIONAL AWARD PROGRAM

 

                        Authorized DFS to submit a grant application in the amount of $600,676 from VDSS for the training of foster and adoptive parents and volunteers, training for child welfare staff, and an employee educational stipend program.  A local cash match of $150,169 is required.

 

                        ADMIN 14 – AUTHORIZATION FOR THE FAIRFAX-FALLS CHURCH COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD (CSB) TO APPLY FOR US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (SAMHSA) FUNDS FOR EXPANSION OF TREATMENT FOR HOMELESS PERSONS

 

                        Authorized CSB to apply to SAMHSA for a grant in the amount of $400,000 which is designed to expand capacity to provide mental health, substance abuse, and dual diagnosis treatment to the homeless.  No local cash match is required.

 

                        ADMIN 15 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING ON SPOT BLIGHT ABATEMENT ORDINANCE FOR 4800 OLD MILL ROAD (MOUNT VERNON DISTRICT)

 

(A)                   Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on June 7, 2004, at 3 p.m. to consider adoption of a Spot Blight Abatement Ordinance for 4800 Old Mill Road, Tax Map Number 110-1-((03)-0004.

 

                        ADMIN 16 – AUTHORIZATION FOR THE FAIRFAX COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT (FCPD) TO APPLY TO THE US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ), OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES (COPS), FOR A GRANT UNDER THE COPS IN SCHOOLS PROGRAM

 

                        (NOTE:  Earlier in the meeting, additional action was taken regarding this item.  See page 5.)

 

                        Authorized the FCPD to apply to the US DOJ for a COPS in Schools grant in the amount of $750,000.  A local cash match of $1,621,056 over the 36-month grant period is required, for a total program cost of $2,371,056.

 

                        ADMIN 17 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF FAIRFAX, CHAPTER 101 (SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE), REGARDING SHARED UTILITY EASEMENTS AND REVIEW TIMES FOR SUBDIVISION PLATS AND PLANS

 

(A)                   Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Planning Commission on June 3, 2004, and before the Board on June 21, 2004, to consider proposed amendments to the Code of the County of Fairfax, Chapter 101 (Subdivision Ordinance), regarding shared utility easements and review times for subdivision plats and plans.

 

                        ADMIN 18 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF FAIRFAX, CHAPTER 13 (AUXILIARY POLICE FORCE)

 

(A)                   Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on May 24, 2004, at 4 p.m. to consider proposed amendments to the Code of the County of Fairfax, Chapter 13 (Auxiliary Police Force), to add a new section which creates a volunteer traffic control program.

 

                        ADMIN 19 – REVISED PROJECT AGREEMENT FOR BURKE CENTRE VIRGINIA RAILWAY EXPRESS STATION PARKING STRUCTURE

 

                        Approved a revised project agreement between the Virginia Department of Transportation and the County for the design and preliminary engineering for the Burke Centre Virginia Railway Express Station Parking Structure.

 

14.                   A-1 – APPROVAL OF A PROJECT AGREEMENT AND FUNDING FOR THE LOCAL CASH MATCH FOR THE PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING OF THE WIDENING OF LEE HIGHWAY (ROUTE 29) TO SIX LANES FROM SHIRLEY GATE ROAD TO OLD CENTREVILLE ROAD (SULLY, SPRINGFIELD, AND BRADDOCK DISTRICTS)  (11:02 a.m.)

 

On motion of Supervisor McConnell, seconded by Supervisor Bulova, and carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Frey being out of the room, the Board concurred in the recommendation of staff and approved a project agreement, in substantial form, for Virginia Department of Transportation Revenue Sharing Funds totaling $1,707,551.  The required local cash match is $1,707,551, for a total amount of funding of $3,415,102.

 

15.                   A-2 –APPROVAL OF A PROJECT AGREEMENT AND FUNDING FOR A GRADE SEPARATED INTERCHANGE AT THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTH VAN DORN STREET (ROUTE 613) AND FRANCONIA ROAD (ROUTE 644) (LEE DISTRICT)  (11:03 a.m.)

 

                        Supervisor Kauffman moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and approve a project agreement, in substantial form, for Regional Surface Transportation Program funds for a Grade Separated Interchange at the intersection of South Van Dorn Street (Route 613) and Franconia Road (Route 644).  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion.

 

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

 

16.                   A-3 – APPROVAL OF A PROJECT AGREEMENT AND FUNDING FOR THE WIDENING OF THE FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY FROM RUGBY ROAD TO SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE (HUNTER MILL AND SULLY DISTRICTS)  (11:05 a.m.)

 

                        Supervisor Hudgins moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and approve a project agreement, in substantial form, for $3,325,000 in Regional Surface Transportation Program funds.  No local cash match is required.  Supervisor Frey seconded the motion.

 

                        Discussion ensued with input from Tom Biesiadny, Chief, Coordination and Funding Section, Department of Transportation.

 

                        Supervisor Frey asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to provide the following information:

 

·        When the lane widening designation was approved on the Comprehensive Plan.

 

·        How long the high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane designation has been on the Comprehensive Plan.

 

·        A map showing where the Comprehensive Plan designates  the HOV lane on the Fairfax County Parkway.

 

                        Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

                        The question was called on the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being out of the room.

 

17.                   A-4 – BOARD ACCEPTANCE OF THE STAFF COMMUNITY ASCERTAINMENT REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE THE REQUEST FOR RENEWAL PROPOSAL TO COMCAST CABLEVISION OF VIRGINIA, INCORPORATED (RESTON FRANCHISE AREA)  (11:09 a.m.)

 

                        On motion of Supervisor Hudgins, seconded by Chairman Connolly, and carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being out of the room, the Board concurred in the recommendation of staff and:

 

·        Accepted the staff report on Future Cable-Related Community Needs and Interests of Fairfax County for the Reston Franchise Area and the Past Performance of Comcast Cablevision of Virginia, Incorporated.

 

·        Authorized staff to issue the Request for Renewal Proposal to Comcast Cablevision of Virginia, Incorporated, as part of the formal cable franchise renewal process.

 

18.                   A-5 – AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN FAIRFAX COUNTY AND THE AMERICAN RED CROSS OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA  (11:09 a.m.)

 

Supervisor McConnell moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and authorize execution of a Statement of Understanding between the County and the American Red Cross of the National Capital area.  Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion.

 

Following discussion, with input from Anthony H. Griffin, County Executive, the question was called on the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being out of the room.

 

19.                   A-6 – PUBLIC-PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION ACT PROPOSAL FOR HIGH OCCUPANCY TOLL (HOT) LANES ON THE CAPITAL BELTWAY (I‑495)  (11:10 a.m.)

 

(BACs)            Supervisor Kauffman moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and approve the draft letter from Chairman Connolly to Secretary Clement transmitting comments and recommendations to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) on the Public-Private Transportation Act proposal by Fluor Daniel for the development, financing, design, and construction of the Capital Beltway HOT Lane project with the considerations as outlined in the Board Agenda Item dated May 10, 2004, with the following modifications on handwritten page two:

 

·        Third Open Bullet – Change "Access and transit options should be included..." to "Access and transit options need to be included..."

 

·        First Solid Bullet – Change "To make transit a component of the HOT lane initiative..." to "Transit needs to be an integral component of the HOT lane initiative..."

 

Chairman Connolly seconded the motion.

 

Supervisor Smyth asked unanimous consent that the Board direct:

 

·        Staff to find additional mechanisms to ensure that the public receives consistent and accurate information regarding targeted areas that may be affected by the proposals, and communicate this to VDOT.

 

·        The Countywide Non-Motorized Transportation (Trails) Committee to review the proposals.

 

                        Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Following discussion, with input from Young Ho Chang, Director, Department of Transportation, Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and asked to amend the motion as follows: