CLERK'S BOARD SUMMARY 

REPORT OF ACTIONS OF THE

FAIRFAX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

 

MONDAY

March 21, 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, March 21, 2005, at 9:36 a.m., there were present:

 

·        Chairman Gerald E. Connolly, presiding

 

·        Supervisor Sharon Bulova, Braddock 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 Michael Frey, Sully District, arrived at 9:37 a.m.

 

Supervisor Joan M. DuBois, Dranesville 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; 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.                     ABSENCE OF DRANESVILLE DISTRICT SUPERVISOR JOAN DUBOIS  (9:36 a.m.)

 

                        Chairman Connolly announced that Supervisor DuBois, Dranesville District, will be absent from the meeting today because she is tending to family matters in Massachusetts.

 

2.                     MOMENT OF SILENCE  (9:36 a.m.)

 

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

 

AGENDA ITEMS

 

3.                     CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO MS. ELLENA SOULE  (9:37 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Frey moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to Ms. Ellena Soule for her timely response in an emergency situation.  Supervisor Hyland and Supervisor McConnell jointly seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.

 

4.                     CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO MR. JEFF KARATZ  (9:42 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Gross moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to Mr. Jeff Karatz for nearly two decades of work in the community.  Chairman Connolly seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.

 

5.                     PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MARCH 24, 2005, AS “TUBERCULOSIS AWARENESS DAY” IN FAIRFAX COUNTY  (9:48 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved approval of the Proclamation to designate March 24, 2005,  as “Tuberculosis Awareness Day” in Fairfax County.  Supervisor Gross and Supervisor McConnell jointly seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent. 

 

Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.

 

6.                     PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING APRIL 2, 2005, AS “CLEAN STREAM DAY” IN FAIRFAX COUNTY  (10:01 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Gross moved approval of the Proclamation to designate April 2, 2005, as “Clean Stream Day” in Fairfax County.  Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion.

 

Chairman Connolly noted that each Board Member had received a blue bag which he said was their “clean-up kit” complete with gloves, so that they could all spend some time volunteering in cleaning up the streams and watersheds.  On behalf of the Board, he thanked the Fairfax Watershed representatives for the bags.

 

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

 

The Alice Ferguson Foundation presented each Board Member with a certificate of appreciation in recognition of their outstanding support of the Potomac River Watershed Clean-Up and their leadership role in promoting Countywide trash cleanup initiatives.

 

Following discussion, regarding the cleanup efforts, it was noted that additional volunteers are still needed and further information is available on the website at www.potomaccleanup.org.

 

Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and asked unanimous consent that the Board direct the Office of Public Affairs to publicize on Channel 16 the need for volunteers to help with the cleanup efforts.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

(NOTE:  Later in the meeting, action was taken regarding the Potomac River Watershed.  See Clerk’s Summary Item CL#30.)

 

7.                     PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING APRIL 2005 AS “CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH” IN FAIRFAX COUNTY  (10:09 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly moved approval of the Proclamation to designate April 2005 as “Child Abuse Prevention Month” in Fairfax County.  Supervisor Gross and Supervisor Hyland jointly seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent. 

 

Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.

 

On behalf of the Advisory Social Services Board (ASSB) and the Department of Family Services, Ryan Kelly, Chairman, ASSB, presented Board Members with a blue ribbon lapel pin which represents the Blue Ribbon Campaign “Keeping Kids Safe” and a basket with samples of some of the public information material and encouraged them to display it in their district offices.

8.                     PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MARCH 28–APRIL 3, 2005, AS “COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEEK” IN FAIRFAX COUNTY  (10:15 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Bulova moved approval of the Proclamation to designate March 28–April 3, 2005, as “Community Development Week” in Fairfax County.  Supervisor Gross seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent. 

 

Audrey Spencer-Horsley, Associate Director, Real Estate Finance and Grants Management Division, Department of Housing and Community Development, noted that Northern Virginia communities have been working together to highlight how important Community Development Block Grant funding is to the community.  She distributed a video card, which was produced by the Northern Virginia communities as an educational tool, to Board Members.

 

(NOTE:  Later in the meeting, the Board took action regarding funding for the block grants.  See Clerk’s Summary Item CL#34.)

 

9.                     10 A.M. – PRESENTATION OF THE ADVISORY SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD (ASSB) ANNUAL REPORT  (10:22 a.m.)

 

                        Ryan P. Kelly, Chairman, ASSB, presented its annual report.

 

Supervisor Gross called the Board’s attention to page four of the report, Adult Protective Services, and asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to report with whether any new approaches are being explored for the care and guardianship of senior adults.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Following discussion, regarding language barrier issues with the Seniors-on-the-Go program, Supervisor Hudgins asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to review this issue and explore ways to make better use of the program.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Supervisor Kauffman asked unanimous consent that the Board direct the County Executive to work with the Department of Systems Management for Human Services to try to complete some of the trends analysis to have them in time for the budget deliberations.

 

10.                   10:15 A.M. – PRESENTATION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA) ANNUAL REPORT  (10:42 a.m.)

 

                        Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to, in the future, provide the EDA report to the Board in advance, so that it can be reviewed prior to the meeting.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

                        Vice-Chairman Bulvoa returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.

 

                        Steven Davis, Chairman, EDA, presented its annual report.

 

Supervisor Kauffman complimented the EDA on its latest advertising campaign, noting that it was likely to bring the most success.

 

Discussion ensued, with input from Mr. Davis and Gerald L. Gordon, President, EDA, regarding the value of the dollar/business return for foreign offices and job growth.

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11.                   10:30 A.M. – APPOINTMENTS TO CITIZEN BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, COMMISSIONS, AND ADVISORY GROUPS  (11:07 a.m.)

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(BACs)            A. HEATH ONTHANK MEMORIAL AWARD SELECTION COMMITTEE

 

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

 

ADVISORY PLANS EXAMINER BOARD

 

            CONFIRMATION:

 

Supervisor Bulova moved the confirmation of the following appointment to the Advisory Plans Examiner Board:

 

·        Mr. Jack Rinker as the Professional Engineer/ Surveyor #1 Representative

 

·        Mr. James Scanlon as the Professional Engineer/ Surveyor #3 Representative

 

Supervisor McConnell seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.

 

                        ADVISORY SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD

 

The Board deferred the appointments of the Hunter Mill, Lee, and Sully District Representatives to the Advisory Social Services Board.

 

AIRPORTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

 

The Board deferred the appointments of the Mason and Sully District Representatives to the Airports Advisory Committee.

 

ANIMAL SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION

 

The Board deferred the appointment of the Hunter Mill District Representative to the Animal Services Advisory Commission.

 

ATHLETIC COUNCIL

 

On behalf of Supervisor DuBois, Chairman Connolly moved the appointment of Mr. Anthony LaManna as the Dranesville District Alternate Representative to the Athletic Council.  Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.

 

Supervisor Hudgins moved the reappointment of Ms. Mary de la Fe as the Hunter Mill District Alternate Representative to the Athletic Council.  Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.

 

Supervisor Hyland moved the following reappointments:

 

·        Mr. Wesley Viilo, Jr. as the Mount Vernon District Principal Representative

 

·        Mr. Henry Russo as the Mount Vernon District Alternate Representative

 

Supervisor McConnell seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.

 

Supervisor Frey moved the following reappointments:

 

·        Mr. David Lacey as the Sully District Principal Representative

 

·        Mr. Mark Abbott as the Sully District Alternate Representative

 

Supervisor McConnell seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.

 

The Board deferred the appointment of the Hunter Mill District Principal Representative to the Athletic Council.

 

BOARD OF BUILDING CODE APPEALS

 

Supervisor Bulova moved the reappointment of Mr. Thomas Schroeder as the Alternate #2 Representative to the Board of Building Code Appeals.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.

 

Chairman Connolly moved the reappointment of Mr. Marvin Cantor as the Design Professional #3 Representative to the Board of Building Code Appeals.  Supervisor Kauffman seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.

 

Supervisor Kauffman noted that because Mr. Cantor wished to continue to serve, he withdrew his nomination of Mr. Mark Drake for appointment to the Board of Building Code Appeals.

 

BOARD OF EQUALIZATION OF REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENTS

 

Chairman Connolly moved the appointment of Mr. John Yeatman from the Freeholder #3 Representative to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Richard Mortimer as the Appraiser #1 Representative to the Board of Equalization of Real Estate Assessments.  Supervisor McConnell seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.

 

Chairman Connolly moved the appointment of Ms. Noelle Maynard to fill the unexpired term of Mr. John Yeatman as the Freeholder #3 Representative to the Board of Equalization of Real Estate Assessments.  Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.

 

The Board deferred the appointments of the Appraiser #2 and Builder Representatives to the Board of Equalization of Real Estate Assessments.

 

COMMISSION FOR WOMEN

 

The Board deferred the appointment of the Dranesville District Representative to the Commission for Women.

 

COMMISSION ON ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION AND TRANSPLANTATION

 

The Board deferred the appointments of the Dranesville and Sully District Representatives and the Religious Community Representative to the Commission on Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation.

 

Chairman Connolly suggested that Supervisor Bulova contact the Faith in Action community and ask them to provide a nomination for the Religious Community Representative to the Commission on Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation.

 

COMMUNITY ACTION ADVISORY BOARD

 

The Board deferred the appointment of the Dranesville District Representative to the Community Action Advisory Board.

 

            CONFIRMATION:

 

Supervisor Gross moved the confirmation of the following appointment to the Community Action Advisory Board:

 

·        Ms. Marcia McDevitt as the League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area Representative

 

Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.

 

COMMUNITY CRIMINAL JUSTICE BOARD

 

The Board deferred the appointment of the Fairfax County At-Large #1 Representative to the Community Criminal Justice Board.

 

COUNTYWIDE NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION (TRAILS) COMMITTEE

 

Chairman Connolly moved the appointment of Mr. Gregory Galligan to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Harry Glasgow as the At-Large Chairman’s Representative to the Countywide Non-Motorized Transportation (Trails) Committee.  Supervisor Kauffman seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.

The Board deferred the appointment of the Mason District Representative to the Countywide Non-Motorized Transportation (Trails) Committee.

ENGINEERING STANDARDS REVIEW COMMITTEE

 

            CONFIRMATIONS:

 

Supervisor Bulova moved the confirmation of the following appointments to the Engineering Standards Review Committee:

 

·        Mr. Keith Sinclair as the Engineers and Surveyors Institute Representative

 

·        Ms. Jean Packard as the League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area Representative

 

·        Mr. Paul Johnson as the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association Representative

 

·        Mr. Robert Kohnke as the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District Representative

 

Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.

 

FAIRFAX AREA DISABILITY SERVICES BOARD

The Board deferred the appointments of the At-Large Business Community #1, Hunter Mill, Providence, and Springfield District Representatives to the Fairfax Area Disability Services Board.

HEALTH SYSTEMS AGENCY BOARD

 

The Board deferred the appointment of the Provider #4 Representative to the Health Systems Agency Board.

HISTORY COMMISSION

Supervisor Hyland moved the appointment of Ms. Sallie Lyons to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Nichols Ajay, Jr., as the Citizen #2 Representative to the History Commission.  Supervisor Kauffman seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.

 

HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL

 

The Board deferred the appointment of the Springfield District #1 Representative to the Human Services Council.

 

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

 

Supervisor Smyth moved the appointment of Mr. Charles Watson as the At-Large #7 Representative to the Industrial Development Authority.  Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.

 

The Board deferred the appointment of the At-Large #3 Representative to the Industrial Development Authority.

 

JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT CITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL

 

The Board deferred the appointments of the Dranesville, Lee, Providence, and Springfield District Representatives to the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Citizens Advisory Council.

 

OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON DRINKING AND DRIVING

 

The Board deferred the appointments of the Braddock, Lee, and Mason District Representatives to the Oversight Committee on Drinking and Driving.

 

ROAD VIEWERS BOARD

 

The Board deferred the appointments of the At-Large #1 and At-Large #4 Representatives to the Road Viewers Board.

 

TENANT LANDLORD COMMISSION

 

Chairman Connolly moved the reappointment of Mr. Antonio Gomez as the Citizen Member #2 Representative to the Tenant Landlord Commission.  Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent.

 

The Board deferred the appointment of the Landlord Member #3 Representative to the Tenant Landlord Commission.

 

(NOTE:  Later in the meeting, the Board took additional action regarding BACs.  See Clerk’s Summary Item’s CL#40 and CL#45.)

 

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

 

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

 

                        Chairman Connolly called the Board’s attention to Admin 7 – Authorization to Advertise a Public Hearing to Amend the Current Appropriation Level in the Fiscal Year 2005 Revised Budget Plan and discussion ensued concerning recurring revenue, with input from Susan W. Datta, Director, Department of Management and Budget. 

 

Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to determine the cost to reinstitute a tax deferral program for senior citizens.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.

 

                        Supervisor McConnell called the Board’s attention to Admin 3 – Installation of Yield to Pedestrians in Crosswalk $100-$500 Violation Fine Signs.  Discussion ensued concerning the enforcement of pedestrian walkways in shopping centers as well as on public streets with input from Christopher D. Wells, Pedestrian Program Manager, Traffic Operations Section, Transportation Planning and Operations Division, Department of Transportation, and Anthony H. Griffin, County Executive.

                       

Supervisor Bulova returned the discussion to Admin 7 referencing a meeting earlier in the day with the Library Board.  Following discussion, with input from Anthony H. Griffin, County Executive, Supervisor Bulova asked unanimous consent that:

 

·        The scheduled completion of the Burke Community Library be moved up to the same schedule as the Oakton Community Library.

 

·        A Consideration Item be advanced for the book buy for the Burke Library. 

 

·        The source of funding be identified as either coming out of carryover, or, if needed, third quarter, to meet the schedule, and information be returned to the Board as an Information Item. 

 

Without objection it was so ordered.

 

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

 

ADMIN 1 – EXTENSION OF REVIEW PERIOD FOR A 2232 PUBLIC FACILITY REVIEW APPLICATION (LEE DISTRICT)

 

Approved the extension of review period for Public Facility (2322) Review Application FS-L04-73 to May 21, 2005.

 

ADMIN 2 – AUTHORIZATION FOR THE FAIRFAX COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY (FCRHA) TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2004 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER FAMILY SELF SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM

 

Authorized FCRHA to accept $63,000 for the Housing Choice Voucher Family Self-Sufficiency program from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.

 

ADMIN 3 – INSTALLATION OF YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS IN CROSSWALK $100–$500 VIOLATION FINE SIGNS

 

(Note:  Earlier in the meeting, the Board discussed this item.  See page 11.)

                       

Endorsed the installation of Yield to Pedestrians in Crosswalk $100–$500 Violation Fine signs at the 50 subject locations, as shown in Attachment 1 of the Board Agenda Item dated March 21, 2005.

 

                        ADMIN 4 – INSTALLATION OF A MULTI-WAY STOP AT DALLAS STREET AND ELMWOOD STREET (SULLY DISTRICT)

 

·        Endorsed the installation of a multi-way stop at Dallas Street and Elmwood Street.

 

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

 

ADMIN 5 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE REVISIONS TO TWO LONG TERM LEASES WITH BIRMINGHAM GREEN ADULT CARE RESIDENCE, INCORPORATED, IN CONNECTION WITH HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FUNDING TO REPLACE THE EXISTING ADULT CARE RESIDENCE AT MANASSAS, VIRGINIA

 

(A)                   Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on April 25, 2005, at 4 p.m. to consider approval of revisions to two long term leases with Birmingham Green Adult Care Residence in connection with a grant application for HUD funding to replace the existing adult care facility in Manassas, Virginia, pursuant to Virginia Code Section 15.2-1800 (2003).

 

ADMIN 6 – STREETS INTO THE SECONDARY SYSTEM (BRADDOCK, MASON, PROVIDENCE, AND SPRINGFIELD DISTRICTS)

 

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

 

Subdivision	District	Street
The Preserve               Overlook Edsall Road           Flint Hill Upper School             Burke Mill Cove       Woodvale Pond Estates	Braddock               Mason           Providence             Springfield       Springfield	Braddock Road        Route 620        Additional ROW Only Powell Road        Route 832        Additional ROW Only     Edsall Road        Route 648        Additional ROW Only Timber Forest Drive        Route 10620   Jermantown Road        Route 655        Additional ROW Only Oakton Road        Route 664 Court        Additional ROW Only   Burke Street        Route 652        Additional ROW Only   Woodvale Pond Drive        Route 8663

 

ADMIN 7 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND THE CURRENT APPROPRIATION LEVEL IN THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2005 REVISED BUDGET PLAN

 

(Note:  Earlier in the meeting, the Board discussed this item.  See pages 10–11.)

 

(A)                   Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on April 4, 5, and 6, 2005, at 7 p.m. to consider increasing the FY 2005 appropriation level.

 

13.                   A-1 – AUTHORIZATION TO FILE A NOTICE OF PARTICIPATION AS A RESPONDENT AND TESTIMONY IN APPLICATION OF WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY FOR APROVAL OF AN EXPERIMENTAL WEATHER NORMALIZATION ADJUSTMENT  (11:29 a.m.)

 

On motion of Supervisor Bulova, seconded by Chairman Connolly, and carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent, the Board concurred in the recommendation of staff and authorized the Department of Cable Communications and Consumer Protection and the County Attorney’s Office to file a Notice of Participation as a Respondent and testimony concerning the application of Washington Gas Light Company for an Experimental Weather Normalization Adjustment, SCC Case Number PUE‑2005‑00010.

                       

14.                   A-2 – REVISIONS TO PERSONNEL REGULATIONS UPDATING LANGUAGE TO REFLECT CHANGES IN TERMINOLOGY AND CLARIFYING POLICY REGARDING PERFORMANCE REVIEWS AND REDUCTION IN FORCE REEMPLOYMENT PROCEDURES  (11:29 a.m.)

 

                        On motion of Supervisor Gross, seconded by Supervisor Hyland, and carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent, the Board concurred in the recommendation of staff and approved the proposed revisions to the Personnel Regulations.

 

15.                   A-3 – ADJUSTMENT TO FAIRFAX CENTER ROAD FUND CONTRIBUTION RATE AND AUTHORIZATION OF CORRESPONDING RATE ADJUSTMENTS IN THE CENTREVILLE AND TYSONS CORNER FUND AREAS (PROVIDENCE, SPRINGFIELD, AND SULLY DISTRICTS)  (11:30 a.m.)

 

                        On motion of Supervisor Smyth, seconded by Supervisor Hyland, and carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent, the Board concurred in the recommendation of staff and:

 

·        Adopted the revised Procedural Guidelines for the Annual Review Process including 6.0 percent adjustment of the existing contribution rate in the Fairfax Center Area from $4.48 to $4.75 per gross square foot on non-residential building structure and from $993 to $1,053 per residential unit, with the new rate to become effective March 21, 2005.

 

·        Approved the recommended rates used in other areas of the County for similar purposes (e.g. Centreville and Tysons) also be increased by 6.0 percent, also to become effective March 21, 2005.

 

ADDITIONAL BOARD MATTER

 

16.                   TRANSPORTATION SUMMIT  (11:31 a.m.)

 

                        Chairman Connolly congratulated Supervisor McConnell for a successful Transportation Summit.

 

                        Supervisor Kauffman asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to provide written copies of the presentations.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

(Note:  Later in the meeting, this issue was discussed.  See Clerk’s Summary Item CL#55.)

 

AGENDA  ITEMS

 

17.                   A-4 – APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL PEDESTRIAN PROJECTS FOR THE BOARD’S FOUR-YEAR TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM TO BE FUNDED WITH COUNTY GENERAL OBLIGATION FUNDS FOR TRANSPORTATION  (11:31 a.m.)

 

                        On motion of Supervisor Bulova, the second to which was inaudible, and carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent, the Board concurred in the recommendation of staff and endorsed the pedestrian projects contained in Attachment 1 of the Board Agenda Item dated March 21, 2005, for funding with available County general obligation funds for transportation.

 

18.                   A-5 – AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH EARTH SANGHA AND THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY FOR IMPLEMENTING A COUNTYWIDE BUFFER RESTORATION PROJECT  (11:32 a.m.)

 

                        On motion of Supervisor Gross, seconded by Supervisor Hyland, and carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor DuBois being absent, the Board concurred in the recommendation of staff and authorized an agreement with Earth Sangha and the Virginia Department of Forestry to implement a countywide buffer restoration project.

 

19.                   I-1 – CONSOLIDATION PLAN CERTIFICATION FOR THE PUBLIC HOUSING AND HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER 5-YEAR PLAN UPDATE FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2006–2010 AND ANNUAL PLAN UPDATE FOR FY 2006 OF THE FAIRFAX COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY (FCRHA)  (11:32 a.m.)

 

                        The Board next considered an item contained in the Board Agenda dated March 21, 2005, requesting authorization for staff to sign the Consolidated Plan certification and provide it to the FCRHA for inclusion in the Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher 5-Year Plan Update for FY 2006–2010 and Annual Plan Update for FY 2006 submitted to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.