CLERK'S BOARD SUMMARY

REPORT OF ACTIONS OF THE

FAIRFAX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

 

MONDAY

January 10, 2005

 

 

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At a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County, Virginia, held in the Board Auditorium of the Government Center at Fairfax, Virginia, on Monday, January 10, 2005, at 9:16 a.m., there were present:

 

·        Chairman Gerald E. Connolly, presiding

 

·        Supervisor Sharon Bulova, Braddock District

 

·        Supervisor Joan M. DuBois, Dranesville District

 

·        Supervisor Michael Frey, Sully District

 

·        Supervisor Penelope A. Gross, Mason District

 

·        Supervisor Catherine M. Hudgins, Hunter Mill District

 

·        Supervisor Gerald W. Hyland, Mount Vernon District

 

·        Supervisor Linda Q. Smyth, Providence District

 

Supervisor Dana Kauffman, Lee District, arrived at 9:50 a.m.

 

Supervisor Elaine McConnell, Springfield District, was absent from the entire meeting.

 

Others present during the meeting were Anthony H. Griffin, County Executive; David P. Bobzien, County Attorney; Catherine A. Chianese, Assistant to the County Executive; Angela C. Schauweker, 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  (9:16 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly noted that the Virginia and County flags were ordered flown at half-staff today in memory of Staff Sergeant Nathaniel Nyren, a native of the County, who died while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom.  Chairman Connolly asked everyone to keep Sergeant Nyren’s family in thoughts.

 

Chairman Connolly also noted that future County residents who die in the line of duty will also be so honored and their families informed appropriately.

 

Supervisor Hudgins asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to also notify the family when flags are ordered flown at half staff.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Supervisor Hudgins asked everyone to keep in thoughts the family of Mr. Paul Preusser, a longtime Reston resident, who died recently.  Mr. Preusser was known for his early involvement in the Reston bus system.  

 

Supervisor Hyland asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to notify appropriate County personnel at the various governmental centers of whose memory is being honored when flags are flown at half-staff for the public’s information.  Without objection, the request was so ordered.

 

Chairman Connolly asked everyone to keep in thoughts the family of Dottie Callaghan, wife of Delegate Vincent Callaghan, Jr., who recently died.  She will be interred at Arlington Memorial Cemetery in March.

 

Chairman Connolly asked everyone to keep in thoughts the people of the countries suffering due to the recent tsunami tragedy.

 

(NOTE:  Later in the meeting, the Board announced the death of another prominent citizen, and also directed action regarding the tsunami in South Asia.  See Clerk’s Summary Items CL#8, CL#27, and CL#28.)

 

2.                     LATE ARRIVAL AND ABSENCE OF SUPERVISORS  (9:20 a.m.)

 

                        Chairman Connolly announced that Supervisor McConnell would be absent from the entire meeting and would be back in the area later in the week and that Supervisor Kauffman would be arriving late because he was taking his son to school.

 

AGENDA ITEMS

 

3.                     CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO ELECTION VOLUNTEERS AND GIRL AND BOY SCOUT TROOPS  (9:21 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved approval of the Certificates of Recognition presented to students in the County who served as election volunteers for the General Election on November 2, 2004, and to the Girl and Boy Scout troops who also assisted at the polling places.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Kauffman not yet having arrived,  Supervisor McConnell being absent.

 

Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.

 

4.                     CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO THE OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF AND OTHER PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIALS  (9:27 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Bulova moved approval of the Certificates of Recognition presented to the Office of the Sheriff,  the Police Department, the Fire and Rescue Department, and the City of Fairfax’s  Police Department and Fire and Rescue Department for conducting the simulation of a jail evacuation during a biological event.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Kauffman not yet having arrived, Supervisor McConnell being absent. 

 

A brief presentation of the drill was provided.

 

5.                     CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO MS. LILLIE DEGREE  (9:37 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Hudgins moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to Ms. Lillie DeGree for her contributions to the children of Forest Edge Elementary School and the community.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Kauffman not yet having arrived, Supervisor McConnell being absent.

 

6.                     RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO FAITH COMMUNITIES IN ACTION  (9:40 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Bulova moved approval of the Resolution of Recognition presented to Faith Communities in Action on the occasion of its tenth anniversary.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Kauffman not yet having arrived, Supervisor McConnell being absent.

 

7.                     RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO THE RESTON DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION PLANNING COMMITTEE  (9:54 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Hudgins moved approval of the Resolution of Recognition presented to the Reston Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Birthday Celebration Planning Committee for its work in honor of his birthday.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent.

 

Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to publicize events around the County honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.

 

ADDITIONAL BOARD MATTER

 

8.                     REMEMBRANCE OF HARRY AVERY    (10:02 a.m.)

 

(NOTE:  Earlier in the meeting the Board noted the passing of several prominent citizens.  See Clerk’s Summary Item CL#1.)

 

Supervisor Kauffman asked everyone to keep in thoughts the family of Harry Avery, a leader in the Windsor Park community, who died recently.

 

AGENDA ITEMS

 

9.                     PROCLAMATION TO DESIGNATE JANUARY 2005 AS “MENTORING MONTH” IN FAIRFAX COUNTY  (10:02 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved approval of the proclamation designating January 2005 as “Mentoring Month” in Fairfax County.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell being absent.

 

Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.

 

10.                   10 A.M. – BOARD ORGANIZATION AND APPOINTMENTS OF BOARD MEMBERS TO VARIOUS REGIONAL AND INTERNAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEES  (10:07 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and asked unanimous consent that the Board approve the list of Appointments of Board Members to Various Regional Agencies, Committees, and Subcommittees for Calendar Year 2005 as distributed.  Without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.

 

The entire list is as follows:

 

APPOINTMENTS OF BOARD MEMBERS TO VARIOUS REGIONAL AGENCIES, COMMITTEES, AND SUBCOMMITTEES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2005

 

INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMMITTEES

 

ALEXANDRIA

Gerald Hyland – Chairman

Penelope Gross

Dana Kauffman

Gerald Connolly

 

ARLINGTON

Penelope Gross – Chairman

Linda Smyth

Joan DuBois

Gerald Connolly

 

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Gerald Connolly – Chairman

Gerald Hyland

Dana Kauffman

Linda Smyth

 

FAIRFAX CITY

Sharon Bulova – Chairman

Elaine McConnell

Linda Smyth

Gerald Connolly

 

FALLS CHURCH

Penelope Gross – Chairman

Linda Smyth

Joan DuBois

Gerald Connolly

 

FORT BELVOIR

Dana Kauffman – Chairman

Gerald Hyland

Gerald Connolly

 

HERNDON

Joan DuBois – Chairman

Catherine Hudgins

Gerald Connolly

 

LOUDOUN COUNTY

Michael Frey – Chairman

Catherine Hudgins

Joan DuBois

Gerald Connolly

 

PRINCE WILLIAM

(includes UOSA, City of Manassas, and City of Manassas Park)

Michael Frey – Chairman

Gerald Hyland

Elaine McConnell

Gerald Connolly

 

INTERGOVERNMENTAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

(including Federal and State)

 

COMMUNITY CRIMINAL JUSTICE BOARD

Catherine Hudgins

 

METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (COG)

 

COG BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Penelope Gross – Principal

Gerald Connolly – Principal

Joan DuBois – Principal

Sharon Bulova – Alternate

Michael Frey – Alternate

Dana Kauffman – Alternate

 

COG METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON AIR QUALITY COMMITTEE 

Dana Kauffman – Principal

Linda Smyth – Principal

Sharon Bulova – Principal

Gerald Hyland – Alternate (for any member)

 

COG AIRPORT NOISE ABATEMENT

Joan DuBois – Principal

Gerald Hyland – Principal

Michael Frey – Alternate (for either member)

 

COG CHESAPEAKE BAY POLICY COMMITTEE

Penelope Gross – Principal

Gerald Hyland – Principal

 

COG HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

Catherine Hudgins – Principal

 

COG PUBLIC SAFETY POLICY COMMITTEE

Penelope Gross – Principal

 

COG METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT POLICY COMMITTEE

Michael Frey – Principal

Sharon Bulova – Principal

Dana Kauffman – Principal

 

COG TASK FORCE ON REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY ISSUES

Penelope Gross

 

COG TRANSPORTATION PLANNING BOARD

Linda Smyth – Principal

Catherine Hudgins – Principal

Gerald Connolly – Alternate

Joan DuBois – Alternate

 

CLEAN AIR PARTNERS

Sharon Bulova

 

FAIRFAX PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUTH, INCORPORATED

Gerald Connolly

Elaine McConnell

 

INOVA HEALTH SYSTEMS BOARD

Elaine McConnell

 

IHS HOSPITALS BOARD

Penelope Gross

Gerald Hyland

 

LIAISON WITH CENTRAL FAIRFAX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Sharon Bulova

 

NORTHERN VIRGINIA REGIONAL COMMISSION (NVRC)

(Formerly the Northern Virginia Planning District Commission - NVPDC)

Sharon Bulova

Gerald Connolly

Penelope Gross

Catherine Hudgins

Elaine McConnell

Joan DuBois

Linda Smyth

 

NORTHERN VIRGINIA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (NVTC)

(including WMATA and VRE Representatives)

Sharon Bulova – Principal (VRE Operation)

Gerald Connolly

Catherine Hudgins – Alternate (WMATA)

Dana Kauffman – Principal (WMATA) and Principal (VRE Operation)

Elaine McConnell – Principal (VRE Operation)

 

POTOMAC WATERSHED ROUNDTABLE

Penelope Gross

 

ROUTE 28 HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT COMMISSION

Gerald Connolly

Michael Frey

Catherine Hudgins

Joan DuBois

 

WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY (WMATA)

(Appointed by NVTC.  The Board of Supervisors makes recommendations for consideration.)

Dana Kauffman – Principal

Catherine Hudgins – Alternate

 

VACo BOARD OF DIRECTORS (REGIONAL DIRECTORS)

Penelope Gross

Catherine Hudgins

Linda Smyth

 

INTRAGOVERNMENTAL AND OTHER COMMITTEES

 

            AUDIT COMMITTEE

            Gerald Connolly – Chairman

            Sharon Bulova

            Elaine McConnell

 

            BOARD PROCEDURES COMMITTEE

            Penny Gross – Chairman

            Joan DuBois – Co-Chairman

 

BUDGET POLICY AND REORGANIZATION COMMITTEE

(Committee of the Whole)

            Sharon Bulova – Chairman

            Joan DuBois – Vice-Chairman

 

            DEVELOPMENT PROCESS COMMITTEE

            (Committee of the Whole)

            Michael Frey – Chairman

            Penelope Gross – Vice-Chairman

 

            ECONOMIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE

            Elaine McConnell – Chairman

            Gerald Connolly

            Catherine Hudgins

 

            ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE

            (Committee of the Whole)

            Penny Gross – Chairman

            Sharon Bulova – Vice-Chairman

 

            FIRE COMMISSION

            Gerald Hyland

 

            HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

            (Committee of the Whole)

            Catherine Hudgins – Chairman

            Dana Kauffman – Vice-Chairman

 

            HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

            (Committee of the Whole)

            Catherine Hudgins – Chairman

            Penelope Gross – Vice-Chairman

 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

(Committee of the Whole)

Linda Smyth – Chairman

Catherine Hudgins – Vice-Chairman

 

LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE

(Committee of the Whole)

Gerald Connolly – Chairman

 

PERSONNEL AND REORGANIZATION COMMITTEE

(Committee of the Whole)

Penelope Gross – Chairman

Joan DuBois – Vice-Chairman

 

REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE

Gerald Hyland – Chairman

Penelope Gross

Dana Kauffman

Gerald Connolly

 

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

(Committee of the Whole)

Elaine McConnell – Chairman

Catherine Hudgins – Vice-Chairman

 

(NOTE:  Later in the meeting clarification was made regarding these appointments.  See Clerk’s Summary Item CL#15.)

 

11.                   RE-APPOINTMENT OF BRADDOCK DISTRICT SUPERVISOR SHARON BULOVA AS VICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  (10:08 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Gross moved the re-appointment of Supervisor Bulova as Vice‑Chairman of the Board of Supervisors.  Supervisor Smyth seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote.

 

12.                   10:15 A.M. – PRESENTATION OF THE DON SMITH AWARDS

 

(NOTE:  Later in the meeting, these awards were presented.  See Clerk’s Summary Item CL#16.)

 

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13.                   ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS   (10:09 a.m.)

 

                        Supervisor Gross moved approval of the Administrative Items with the exception of Admin 4 and Admin 13.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion.

 

                        Supervisor Kauffman called the Board’s attention to Admin 5 – Authorization to Advertise a Public Hearing to Consider Proposed Amendments to the Code of the County of Fairfax, Chapter 109 (Solid Waste) and discussion ensued regarding the amount of time a trash can/bin can remain at the curve for pickup.

 

Supervisor Kauffman asked unanimous consent that the Board direct the Solid Waste Management Task Force to work with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to look at a possible partnership to address this issue between VDOT and the private haulers.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Following discussion, with input from Joyce M. Doughty, Director, Division of Solid Waste Disposal and Resource Recovery, Department of Public Works and Environmental Services, regarding the amendment, Supervisor Hudgins asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to request the Task Force to look at ways of being more stringent in enforcing the penalties.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Supervisor DuBois called the Board’s attention to Admin 4 – Authorization to Advertise a Public Hearing to Consider Proposed Amendments to the Code of the County of Fairfax, Chapter 70 (Water), Relating to Private Water Well Supplies and asked to amend the main motion to include this item, and this was accepted.

 

                        The question was called on the motion, as amended, with the exception of Admin 13, and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Bulova, Supervisor DuBois, Supervisor Frey, Supervisor Gross, Supervisor Hudgins, Supervisor Hyland, Supervisor Kauffman, Supervisor Smyth, and Chairman Connolly voting “AYE,” Supervisor McConnell being absent.

 

                        (NOTE:  Later in the meeting, the Board took action on Admin 13.  See Clerk’s Summary Item CL#14.)

 

                        ADMIN 1 – BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ MEETING SCHEDULE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2005

 

                        Adopted the Board’s meeting schedule for January through December 2005.

 

ADMIN 2 – ADDITION OF TWO LANES TO AN EXISTING SEGMENT OF LEE CHAPEL ROAD TO THE SECONDARY SYSTEM OF STATE HIGHWAYS (SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT)

 

(R)                   Adopted the Resolution requesting that two additional lanes of Lee Chapel Road (Route 643) be added to the Secondary System of State Highways.

 

ADMIN 3 – EXTENSION OF REVIEW PERIODS FOR 2232 PUBLIC FACILITY REVIEW APPLICATIONS (PROVIDENCE AND SULLY DISTRICTS)

 

Approved the extension of review periods for the following Public Facility (2322) Review Applications:

 

·        FSA-Y98-8-2 to March 18, 2005

 

·        2232A-P00-5-2 to March 18, 2005

 

                        ADMIN 4 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF FAIRFAX, CHAPTER 70 (WATER), RELATING TO PRIVATE WATER WELL SUPPLIES

 

(A)                   (NOTE:  Earlier in the meeting, there was a brief discussion regarding this item. )

 

Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on Monday, February 7, 2005, at 4 p.m. to consider proposed amendments to the Code of the County of Fairfax, to replace the present County requirements on the regulation of water well supplies, now set forth in Chapter 70 (Water), with a new Chapter 70.1 (Private Water Well Ordinance) containing requirements based on the Commonwealth of Virginia, State Board of Health Regulation for the handling of private water well supplies.

 

ADMIN 5 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF FAIRFAX, CHAPTER 109 (SOLID WASTE)

 

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

 

Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on Monday, February 7, 2005, at 3:30 p.m. to consider proposed amendments to the Code of the County of Fairfax, Chapter 109 (Solid Waste),  regarding required changes in referenced Federal and State codes and regulations; alternative financial mechanisms in lieu of the bonding requirements; and editorial changes to clarify intent, terminology, and applicability of various provisions.

 

ADMIN 6 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF FAIRFAX, APPENDIX G, EXPANDING THE ANNANDALE TERRACE RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT (RPPD), DISTRICT 37 (BRADDOCK DISTRICT)

 

(A)                                      Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on Monday, February 7, 2005, at 4 p.m. to consider proposed amendments to the Code of the County of Fairfax, Appendix G, to expand the Annandale Terrace RPPD, District 37.  The proposed district expansion includes the following street blocks:

 

·        Gaylord Drive (Route 3062) from Mayfield Drive (Route 3060) to the end

 

·        Weyburn Drive (Route 3059) from Mayfield Drive to Medford Drive (Route 2249)

 

·        Weyburn Drive from Medford Drive to the end

 

ADMIN 7 – ADDITION OF A SEGMENT OF BEULAH STREET, ADDITION OF TWO NEW LANES ON A SEGMENT OF BEULAH STREET, AND ADDITION OF TWO NEW LANES ON A SEGMENT OF TELEGRAPH ROAD TO THE SECONDARY SYSTEM OF STATE HIGHWAYS (LEE AND MOUNT VERNON DISTRICTS)

 

(R)                   Adopted the Resolution requesting that a segment of Beulah Street (Route 613) and the additional lanes on Beulah Street and Telegraph Road (Route 611) be added to the Secondary System of State Highways.

 

ADMIN 8 – APPROVAL OF TRAFFIC-CALMING MEASURES FOR WASHINGTON DRIVE AS PART OF THE FAIRFAX COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S (DOT) RESIDENTIAL TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM (MASON DISTRICT)

 

·        Endorsed the traffic-calming plan for Dearborn Drive as proposed by  DOT and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), consisting of the following measures:

 

·        Speed  hump adjacent to 3506 and 3507 Washington Drive

 

·        Multi-way stop at the intersection of Washington Drive and Courtland Drive

 

·        Speed hump adjacent to 3416 and 3415 Washington Drive

 

·        Directed staff to request VDOT to install the approved measures as soon as possible.

 

ADMIN 9 – RECOMMENDATION OF STREETS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR TRAFFIC-CALMING MEASURES AS PART OF THE RESIDENTIAL TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM (R-TAP) (PROVIDENCE AND LEE DISTRICTS)

 

·        Endorsed the selection of the following streets to be considered for traffic-calming measures as part of R-TAP:

 

·        Hibbard Street (Providence District)

 

·        Beechcraft Drive (Lee District)

 

·        Directed staff to request the Virginia Department of Transportation to develop traffic-calming plans in conjunction with each community, as soon as possible.

 

ADMIN 10 – RESOLUTION TO INSTALL “WATCH FOR CHILDREN” SIGNS ON DUNN MEADOW ROAD (DRANESVILLE DISTRICT) AND TUTTLE ROAD (SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT)

 

(R)                                      Adopted the Resolution endorsing the installation of “Watch for Children” signs on the following streets:

 

·        Dunn Meadow Road (Dranesville District)

 

·        Tuttle Road (Springfield District)

 

ADMIN 11 – INSTALLATION OF MULTI-WAY STOPS AT KAMPUTA DRIVE AND OTTAWA ROAD (SULLY DISTRICT) AND AT BREVITY DRIVE AND CHALLEDON ROAD (DRANESVILLE DISTRICT)

 

·        Endorsed the installation of multi-way stops as part of the Fairfax County Department of Transportation’s Residential Traffic Administration Program (R-TAP) at the following locations: