CLERK'S BOARD SUMMARY 

REPORT OF ACTIONS OF THE

FAIRFAX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

 

MONDAY

February 7, 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, February 7, 2005, at 9:07 a.m., there were present:

 

·        Chairman Gerald E. Connolly, presiding

 

·        Supervisor Sharon Bulova, Braddock 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 Dana Kauffman, Lee District

 

·        Supervisor Elaine McConnell, Springfield District

 

·        Supervisor Linda Q. Smyth, Providence District

 

Supervisor Joan M. DuBois, Dranesville District, arrived at 9:09 a.m.

 

Others present during the meeting 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  (9:08 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly asked everyone to keep in thoughts the men and women serving overseas.

 

Supervisor Hudgins asked everyone to keep in thoughts the family of Ms. Emma Jean Budd, who died last week.  She was a longtime active member in the South County community, and former County employee who worked for the Electoral Board and retired a few years ago.

 

Chairman Connolly asked everyone to keep in thoughts the family of Young Ho Chang, Director of Transportation, whose father died recently.

 

Supervisor DuBois asked everyone to keep in thoughts the family of Mr. Steven Sherman, who died last week in Iraq.  His family resides in Great Falls. 

 

AGENDA ITEMS

 

2.                     RESOLUTIONS OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT MOTOR SQUAD, OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF, POLICE DEPARTMENTS OF THE TOWN OF VIENNA AND THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, AND THE VIRGINIA STATE POLICE  (9:10 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved approval of the Resolutions of Recognition presented to the following for their work on behalf of Santa’s Ride:

 

·         Fairfax County Police Department Motor Squad

 

·         Office of the Sheriff

 

·         Town of Vienna Police Department

 

·         City of Fairfax Police Department

 

·         Virginia State Police

 

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

 

Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.

 

3.                     RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO THE SANTA TRAINS TEAM  (9:15 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Bulova moved approval of the Resolution of Recognition presented to the Santa Trains Team for its effort.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor DuBois and Supervisor McConnell being out of the room.

 

4.                     CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO MR. JOSEPH HILLS  (9:21 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Bulova moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to Mr. Joseph Hills for 40 years of service as a teacher for Fairfax County Public Schools.  Mr. Hills also received the 2005 Virginia Teacher of the Year Award.  Chairman Connolly seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote.

 

5.                     CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO MS. SUE BETHKE AND MR. KARL INGEBRITSEN  (9:25 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Hudgins moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to Mr. Karl Ingebritsen for his service to the community.  Mr. Ingebritsen was the first director of LINK, a source for transportation schedules and information for the community.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion.

 

Supervisor Hudgins announced that Ms. Sue Bethke was unable to attend today’s meeting to receive her award.  However, Supervisor Hudgins moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition for Ms. Sue Bethke for her administrative support and noteworthy dedication assisting the director of LINK.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion.

 

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

 

6.                     CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FOR MERRIFIELD FIRE AND RESCUE STATION NUMBER 30  (9:32 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly announced that this Certificate of Recognition will be presented at the March 7, 2005, meeting.

 

A brief discussion ensued with input from Merni Fitzgerald, Director, Office of Public Affairs, regarding the number of presentations scheduled for the March 7 meeting.

 

7.                     CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO THE LAUREL HILL TASK FORCE  (9:32 a.m.)

 

(BACs)            Supervisor Hyland moved approval of the Certificates of Recognition presented to the Laurel Hill Task Force for its work.  Supervisor McConnell seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Hudgins being out of the room.

 

                        (NOTE:  Later in the meeting, action was taken regarding Laurel Hill.  See Clerk’s Summary Item CL#38.)

 

8.                     CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO THE LITTLE HUNTING CREEK STEERING COMMITTEE  (9:46 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Hyland moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to the Little Hunting Creek Steering Committee for its work in producing the first watershed plan.  Supervisor Kauffman seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of seven, Supervisor Hudgins, Supervisor McConnell, and Supervisor Smyth being out of the room.

 

(NOTE:  Later in the meeting, the Board approved the Little Hunting Creek Management Plan.  See Clerk’s Summary Item CL#17.)

 

9.                     PROCLAMATION TO DESIGNATE FEBRUARY 20–26, 2005, AS “ENGINEERS WEEK” IN FAIRFAX COUNTY  (9:55 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved approval of the proclamation designating February 20–26, 2005, as “Engineers Week” in Fairfax County.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of seven, Supervisor Frey, Supervisor Hudgins, and Supervisor McConnell being out of the room.

 

Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.

 

10.                   CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO EDISON HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING EAGLE BAND AND GUARD, AND DIRECTOR ERIC RICHARDS  (10 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Kauffman moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to the Edison High School Marching Eagle Band and Guard, and their director, Eric Richards, for receiving First Place at the Regional Tournament of Bands  held in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.  They also placed in the top ten bands of more than 100 bands that participated in the Tournament of Bands Atlantic Coast Finals.  Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of seven, Supervisor Frey, Supervisor Hudgins, and Supervisor McConnell being out of the room.

 

11.                   10 A.M. – PRESENTATION OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD (CSB) ANNUAL REPORT  (10:13 a.m.)

 

(BACs)            David Redman, Chairman, CSB, presented its annual report.

 

Discussion ensued with input from James A. Thur, Executive Director, CSB, regarding its budget.

 

Chairman Connolly referred to page 26 of the report and relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to provide comparative charts, spanning a ten year period, showing how the various “slices of the pie” have grown or shrunk over the years, to monitor the program to ensure that it reflects the need in the community, and that resources are being properly allocated to those needs.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.

 

Supervisor Hudgins asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to report with information regarding the loss of psychiatric beds.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Supervisor McConnell asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to report with information from other states regarding how they handle situations when a patient who is released from the hospital refuses to follow the treatment plan.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

12.                   10:15 A.M. – PRESENTATION OF THE HISTORY COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT  (10:44 a.m.)

 

(BACs)            Lynne Garvey Hodge Wark, Chairperson, History Commission, presented its annual report.

 

                        Supervisor Gross asked unanimous consent that the Board direct the History Commission to send a letter to each District Supervisor’s Office requesting any oral history that may have been gathered from residents in their district.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

                        Supervisor Gross asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to review the setup of the Virginia 2007 Community Citizen Planning Committee to determine whether an additional seat could be created for Mr. Mayo Stuntz.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

13.                   10:30 A.M. – REPORT ON GENERAL ASSEMBLY ACTIVITIES (11:06 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly noted that photo red light legislation was defeated in the House of Delegates.

 

Discussion ensued with input from Michael H. Long, Senior Assistant County Attorney, who noted that the issue of photo red lights is still alive in the senate.

 

(NOTE:  Later in the meeting, the Board discusses the cost associated with photo red light cameras.  See Clerk’s Summary Item CL#29.)

 

Supervisor Hyland moved that the Board direct staff to prepare a letter for Chairman Connolly’s signature to be sent by email to members of the Delegation expressing opposition of House Bills (HB) 2456 and 2888.  Supervisor Hudgins and Supervisor Kauffman jointly seconded the motion.

 

Discussion ensued regarding:

 

·        HB 2456 – which says no locality can seek or accept any cash proffer payment paid either as a lump sum or on a pro-lot basis until the time a building permit is taken out.

 

·        HB 2888 – which requires a locality to give the money back if the improvements have not been constructed after a five-year period from when the proffer payment is received.

 

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

 

Chairman Connolly, Chair, Board's Legislative Committee, relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved adoption of the Legislative Report dated February 7, 2005.  Supervisor Hyland and Supervisor McConnell jointly seconded the motion.

 

Discussion ensued with input from Mr. Long and David P. Bobzien, County Attorney, regarding the status of the Board of Zoning Appeals bills.

                       

Further discussion ensued, with input from Mr. Long, regarding the issue of machetes and the anti-gang legislation.

 

The question was called on 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.

 

Chairman Connolly reminded the Board that the second annual Legislative Reception is scheduled to be held February 15, 2005, in Richmond, Virginia.  He encouraged all Board Members to attend.

 

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14.                   ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS   (11:28 a.m.)

 

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

 

Chairman Connolly called the Board's attention to Admin 2 - Authorization to Advertise a Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to the Code of the County of Fairfax, Chapter 69.1 (Water Recreation Facility Ordinance), and discussion ensued with input from Glenn L. Smith, staff, Division of Environmental Health, Health Department, regarding the requirement for lifeguards at pools in hotels.

 

Chairman Connolly called the Board's attention to Admin 3 - Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Issuance of Revenue Bonds Pursuant to the Plan of Financing of Public Broadcasting Service by the Economic Development Authority, and discussion ensued with input from Anthony H. Griffin, County Executive, regarding a facility in the County, that is headquartered outside of the County, which has come to the County’s Economic Development Authority for purposes of getting finances.

 

The question was called on the motion to approve the administrative items and it carried by a 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."

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ADMIN 1 – STREETS INTO THE SECONDARY SYSTEM (HUNTER MILL AND LEE DISTRICTS)

 

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

 

Subdivision	District	Street
Oakmill Section 5               Carrington Estates	Hunter Mill               Lee	Frying Pan Road        Route 608        Additional ROW Only Monroe Street        Route 666        Additional ROW Only     Highland Meadows Court        Route 6973 Telegraph Road        Route 611        Additional ROW Only

 

ADMIN 2 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF FAIRFAX, CHAPTER 69.1 (WATER RECREATION FACILITY ORDINANCE), REGARDING PUBLIC WATER RECREATION FACILITIES

 

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

 

                        Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on Monday, February 28, 2005, at 5 p.m. to consider proposed amendments to the Code of the County of Fairfax, Chapter 69.1 (Water Recreation Facility Ordinance), regarding public water recreation facilities.

 

ADMIN 3 – ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS PURSUANT TO THE PLAN OF FINANCING OF PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)

(BONDS)

(R)                   (NOTE:  Earlier in the meeting, there was discussion of this item.)

 

Adopted the Resolution authorizing the EDA to issue revenue bonds to assist financing pursuant to the Plan of Financing by Public Broadcasting Service authorizing the issuance of up to $24,900,000.

 

ADMIN 4 – APPROVAL FOR THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT A DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY URBAN AREAS SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) SUB-GRANT AWARD FROM THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (DC)

 

Authorized the Health Department to accept a Department of Homeland Security UASI Sub-Grant Award from the DC Office of Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice in the amount of $1,420,000 to purchase basic level A, B, and C personal protective equipment for public health personnel.  No local cash match is required.

 

ADMIN 5 – ADDITIONAL TIME TO COMMENCE CONSTRUCTION FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION AMENDMENT APPLICATION SEA 83‑P‑045-4, TYCON TOWER I INVESTMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND TYCON TOWER III INVESTMENT CORPORATION (PROVIDENCE DISTRICT)

 

(AT)                 Approved 30 months of additional time to commence construction for Special Exception Amendment Application SEA 83-P-045-4 to July 22, 2007, pursuant to the provisions of Section 9-015 of the Zoning Ordinance.

 

ADMIN 6 – EXTENSION OF REVIEW PERIOD FOR A 2232 PUBLIC FACILITY REVIEW APPLICATION (SULLY DISTRICT)

 

Extended the review period for 2232 Public Facility Review Application 2232‑Y04-18 to June 20, 2005.

 

ADMIN 7 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF FAIRFAX, APPENDIX M, ESTABLISHING THE SIGNAL HILL COMMUNITY PARKING DISTRICT (CPD) (BRADDOCK DISTRICT)

 

(A)                   Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on February 28, 2005, at 4:30 p.m. to consider proposed amendments to the Code of the County of Fairfax, Appendix M, to establish the Signal Hill CPD.  The proposed parking prohibition for Signal Hill CPD is proposed to be in effect 7 days per week, 24 hours per day.

 

                        ADMIN 8 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING TO OBTAIN CITIZEN INPUT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND RECREATION SERVICES’ (CRS) GRANT APPLICATION TO THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA FOR TWO REPLACEMENT VEHICLES

 

(A)                   Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on February 28, 2005, at 4:30 p.m. to obtain citizen input for CRS’ grant application in the amount of $99,814 to the Commonwealth of Virginia for FTA Section 5310 grant funds to replace two high-mileage FASTRAN vehicles at a substantially reduced cost to the County.  Of this total, $79,851 is the 80 percent grant funding, and the remaining $19,963 is the required local cash match, which will be funded from the DVS FASTRAN Bus Replacement Program.

 

                       

ADMIN 9 – APPROVAL FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT URBAN AREAS SECURITY INITIATIVE SUB-GRANT AWARDS FROM THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (DC)

 

                        Authorized the Police Department to accept two sub-grant awards totaling $1,697,086 from the Department of Homeland Security FY 2003 Urban Areas Security Initiative Grant Program, through the DC Office of Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice.  No local cash match is required.

 

15.                   A-1 – DESIGNATION OF VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (VDOT) FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2004–05 SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE SHARING PROGRAM FUNDS AND MATCHING COUNTY FUNDS (LEE AND MOUNT VERNON DISTRICTS)  (11:30 a.m.)

 

(R)                   On motion of Supervisor Hyland, seconded by Supervisor Kauffman, 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 2004–05 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 – DESIGNATION OF VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (VDOT) FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2005–06 REVENUE SHARING FUNDS AND MATCHING COUNTY FUNDS (LEE AND MOUNT VERNON DISTRICTS)  (11:31 a.m.)

 

(R)                   On motion of Supervisor Hyland, seconded by Supervisor Kauffman, 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 2005–06 VDOT Revenue Sharing Program funds and $500,000 in matching funds from the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission to partially fund the Richmond Highway Public Transportation Initiative.

 

17.                   A-3 – APPROVAL OF THE LITTLE HUNTING CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN (MOUNT VERNON AND LEE DISTRICTS)  (11:32 a.m.)

 

On motion of Supervisor Hyland, seconded by Supervisor Kauffman, and carried by unanimous vote, the Board concurred in the recommendation of staff and approved the Little Hunting Creek Watershed Management Plan.

18.                   A-4 – ENDORSEMENT OF VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (VDOT) DESIGN PLANS FOR A PARK-AND-RIDE FACILITY ON BACKLICK ROAD AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAY (LEE DISTRICT)  (11:32 a.m.)

 

On motion of Supervisor Kauffman, the second being inaudible, and carried by unanimous vote, the Board concurred in the recommendation of staff and endorsed VDOT’s design plans for a park-and-ride facility on the eastern side of Backlick Road at its intersection with the Franconia-Springfield Parkway, including roadway, trail, stormwater management, and drainage improvements, as presented at the December 1, 2004, public hearing.

 

19.                   C-1 – CHESAPEAKE BAY PRESERVATION ORDINANCE EXCEPTION REVIEW COMMITTEE BYLAWS  (11:32 a.m.)

 

(BACs)            The Board next considered an item contained in the Board Agenda dated February 7, 2005, requesting approval of the Bylaws of the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance Exception Review Committee.

 

                        Supervisor Gross moved approval of the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance Exception Review Committee Bylaws.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote.

 

20.                   I-1 – FIRST ROUND OF PUBLIC MEETINGS CONCERNING UPDATING THE TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT OF THE COUNTY POLICY PLAN (TRANSPORTATION PLAN UPDATE)  (11:33 a.m.)

 

The Board next considered an item contained in the Board Agenda dated February 7, 2005, requesting authorization for staff to proceed with the first round of public meetings for the Transportation Plan Update according to the scheduled dates and locations outlined in the Board Agenda Item.

 

Discussion ensued with input from Leonard Wolfenstein, Chief, Transportation Planning Section, Department of Transportation, regarding additional public meetings being held concerning updating the transportation element of the County Policy Plan. 

 

Following additional discussion, Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice‑Chairman Bulova and asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to add two additional informational public meetings to be located in the Reston/Herndon/Great Falls and Burke/Fairfax areas.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.

 

Supervisor Kauffman asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to look at a way to adjust the Policy Plan to assure that it reflects the need for improving existing transit infrastructure and particularly Metro Stations that serve as terminal stations and that will need to be modified over time.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The staff was directed administratively to proceed as proposed.

 

21.                   I-2 – CONTRACT AWARD – EMERGENCY HOSPITAL PSYCHIATRIC CARE SERVICES  (11:36 a.m.)

 

The Board next considered an item contained in the Board Agenda dated February 7, 2005, requesting authorization for staff to award a contract to INOVA Mount Vernon Hospital potentially in the amount of $1,603,272.94 inclusive of the initial contract period and four one year renewal options for emergency hospital psychiatric care services.

 

The staff was directed administratively to proceed as proposed.

 

22.                   I-3 – CONTRACT AWARD – TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION DESIGN SERVICES TASK ORDER CONTRACT  (11:36 a.m.)

 

The Board next considered an item contained in the Board Agenda dated February 7, 2005, requesting authorization for staff to award a contract to BMI‑SG in the amount of $150,000 for Traffic Signalization Design services on various County projects which are being designed by staff and/or when these services are not part of a design contract with an outside firm.

 

Following discussion, with input from Anthony H. Griffin, County Executive, Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice‑Chairman Bulova and asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to put on the agenda for the next scheduled City/County meeting with the City of Fairfax, the issue of traffic signalization and coordination of signalization.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.

 

The staff was directed administratively to proceed as proposed.

 

23.                   I-4 – CONTRACT AWARD – ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR ROUTE 29 WIDENING (SPRINGFIELD AND SULLY DISTRICTS)  (11:37 a.m.)

 

The Board next considered an item contained in the Board Agenda dated February 7, 2005, requesting authorization for staff to award a contract to Rinker Design Associates, PC in the amount of $343,392 for the design of Project 008803, Route 29 Widening, in Fund 301, Contributed Roadway Improvement Fund.

 

The staff was directed administratively to proceed as proposed.

 

24.                   I-5 – CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTHGATE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY CENTER (HUNTER MILL DISTRICT)  (11:37 a.m.)

 

The Board next considered an item contained in the Board Agenda dated February 7, 2005, requesting authorization for staff to award a contract to the Falls Church Construction Corporation in the amount of $2,880,000 for the construction of the Southgate Neighborhood Community Center, located in Reston.

 

The staff was directed administratively to proceed as proposed.

 

ADDITIONAL BOARD MATTERS

 

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25.                   ORDERS OF THE DAY  (11:37 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly requested that Board Members present their matters with alacrity because the Board needed to proceed directly into closed session.  He announced that Supervisor Gross needed to leave at 2 p.m. to represent the Board at a meeting, and Supervisor Hyland needed to leave at 2:30 p.m. 

 

Chairman Connolly announced that Supervisor Hyland had prepared pea soup for the Board’s lunch.

 

26.                   RECOGNITION OF THE EMERALD SOCIETY PIPE BAND  (11:38 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly said that in March of 1984, the Northern Virginia Firefighters’ Emerald Society Pipe Band stepped onto the streets and proudly made their first public appearance at the Alexandria Saint Patrick’s Day parade. Last year the band marked its twentieth anniversary of service to Fire, Rescue, Law Enforcement, and the communities of Fairfax County and Northern Virginia.

 

Accordingly, Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to:

 

·        Invite the members of the Emerald Society Pipe Band to appear before the Board to receive recognition for their years of service to the citizens of Fairfax County.

 

·        Coordinate this recognition for the first meeting in March, before Saint Patrick’s Day.

 

Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

27.                   HANDS-ON HELP PREVENTING IDENTITY THEFT  (11:38 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly announced that every day this week, February 7 – 11, County residents can get hands-on help from the Department of Cable Communications and Consumer Protection to prevent identity theft.  In celebration of National Consumer Protection Week, consumer protection investigators will be available to answer questions, offer advice, and take complaints about identity theft or any other consumer scam.  Residents can visit the Government Center, Suite 127, 12000 Government Center Parkway from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for free help or call the Consumer Protection Division for help at 703-222-8435.

 

Discussion ensued regarding the use of Social Security numbers in the collection of taxes, as well as the possibility of having this program on cable television.

 

Chairman Connolly asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to publicize this information, possibly developing his written Board Matter, with its helpful hints, into a press release.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

28.                   HOSTING OF WORLD POLICE AND FIRE GAMES  (11:41 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly stated that Sergeant Bruce K. Blechl of the Franconia Station of the Police Department visited a number of Board Members regarding the opportunity for the County to bid on hosting the World Police and Fire Games in 2013.  These games have been held every two years since 1985.  This sports event is second only to the World Olympics in terms of athlete participation, typically involving 7,000 to 10,000 law enforcement officers and firefighters. 

 

Chairman Connolly distributed a memorandum from Sergeant Blechl as an attachment to the written Board Matter.  He provided a “frequently asked questions” section regarding the hosting of this event.

 

Accordingly, Chairman Connolly moved that the Board endorse the concept of the County’s applying to be a host city for the 2013 World Police and Fire Games and direct the County Executive to work with the necessary parties to return to the Board with a plan of action for Board approval.  Supervisor Frey seconded the motion.

 

Supervisor Kauffman asked to amend the motion to direct staff to work with the Convention and Visitors Corporation on this endeavor, and this was accepted.

 

Following discussion regarding the development of a possible steering committee, with input from Anthony H. Griffin, County Executive, the question was called on the motion, as amended, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being out of the room.

 

29.                   COST OF PHOTO RED LIGHT CAMERAS  (11:44 a.m.)

 

(NOTE: Earlier in the meeting, during the report of General Assembly activities, Chairman Connolly mentioned photo red light legislation.  See Clerk’s Summary Item CL#13.)

 

Chairman Connolly called the Board’s attention to a January 31, 2005, article in The Washington Times that states that the AAA motor club is asking for hearings on the use of the District of Columbia’s photo red light and speeding cameras.  AAA is concerned that the District might be using its photo red light and speeding cameras primarily for revenue collection.

 

Chairman Connolly noted for the record that recent studies have shown that the County is actually losing money on the operation of red light cameras.  In Fiscal Year 2003, Fairfax collected $1,120,086 in revenue and paid $1,271,518 in costs.  He said that the County set up the program to save lives and protect the public, not to increase revenues.

 

30.                   WORLD TUBERCULOSIS (TB) DAY  (11:44 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly noted that TB continues to kill approximately two million people each year worldwide.  As noted in his written Board Matter, to encourage detection and educate the public about TB, the Health Department and Health Care Advisory Board will participate in “World TB Day,” on March 24, 2005, the day that marks the anniversary of the discovery of the organism which causes TB.

 

Accordingly, Chairman Connolly asked unanimous consent that the Board proclaim March 24, 2005, as “World TB Day” in Fairfax County and direct staff to invite the appropriate representatives from the Health Care Advisory Board, Health Department, and others to be recognized with the proclamation at the March 21, 2005, Board meeting.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

31.                   NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK  (11:45 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly announced that April 4-10, 2005, is recognized as National Public Health Week.  Accordingly, he moved that the Board proclaim April 4-10, 2005, as “National Public Health Week” in Fairfax County and direct staff to invite the appropriate representatives from the Health Department, Health Care Advisory Board, and others to receive the proclamation at the April 4, 2005, Board meeting.  Supervisor McConnell seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being out of the room.

 

Chairman Connolly moved that the Board direct staff to invite representatives from the Medical Society of Northern Virginia and FASTRAN to be recognized with certificates on April 4 in conjunction with this event for their outstanding contributions to County public health efforts.  Supervisor McConnell seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being out of the room.

 

32.                   YOUR HEALTH IS IN YOUR HANDS: WASH  (11:46 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly announced that the Health Department is beginning a large scale public education campaign called “Your Health is in Your Hands: WASH.”  He noted that one of the simplest, but most powerful actions people can do to prevent the spread of infectious and communicable diseases is to wash their hands with some frequency.  He shared the results of some studies on hand washing.

 

Therefore, Chairman Connolly moved that the Board direct the Office of Public Affairs to promote this important initiative by including it in Channel 16 programming, the Courier, and all other appropriate media outlets.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion.

 

Following discussion, the question was called on the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being out of the room.

 

33.                   MEDIATION MONTH  (11:48 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly noted that March is traditionally recognized as Mediation Month.  Accordingly, he moved that the Board proclaim March 2005 as “Mediation Month” in Fairfax County and direct staff to invite the appropriate representatives from the County’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Office and possibly the Conflict Resolution Office from George Mason University to appear before the Board to receive the proclamation at the March 7, 2005, Board meeting.  Supervisor McConnell seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being out of the room.

 

34.                   FOSTER CARE MONTH  (11:49 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly announced that May is Foster Care Month.  Accordingly, he moved that the Board proclaim May 2005 as “Foster Care Month” in Fairfax County and direct staff to invite the appropriate representatives from the Department of Family Services and appropriate non-profit organizations to be recognized with the proclamation at the April 25, 2005, Board meeting.  Supervisor Hudgins seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being out of the room.

 

35.                   VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARDS  (