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13-05
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At a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County, Virginia,
held in the Board Auditorium of the
·
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,
·
Supervisor Catherine M. Hudgins,
Hunter Mill District
·
Supervisor Gerald W.
·
Supervisor Dana Kauffman,
·
Supervisor Linda Q. Smyth, Providence
District
Supervisor Elaine McConnell, Springfield District, arrived at
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;
and Patti M. Hicks, Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors.
BOARD MATTER
1. MOMENT OF SILENCE (
Supervisor Frey asked everyone to keep in thoughts the family of Nicholas
Cain Kirven, a US Marine, who died while serving in
Supervisor Hyland asked everyone to keep in thoughts the family of Ruth
Scott, wife of retired Lieutenant Frank Scott, and mother-in-law of Lieutenant
Purvis Dawson, who died recently. She
and her family had been very involved in the
AGENDA ITEMS
2. CERTIFICATE
OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO STUDENTS, TEACHERS, PARENTS, AND REPRESENTATIVES
OF
Supervisor DuBois said that this certificate
was supposed to be presented earlier this year but school was closed due
to snow, and the students were unable to appear.
Supervisor DuBois moved approval of the Certificates
of Recognition presented the following teachers of
·
Ms. Sheila Wynne-Houck
·
Ms. Patricia Wilson
·
Ms. Karen Hershey
and the students for their volunteer efforts
to assist with the development of a project for the kindergarten class to
provide homemade scarves which were distributed to homeless children during
the holiday season, teaching the students that giving of themselves is always
a good feeling. Supervisor Bulova
seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell
not yet having arrived.
3. CERTIFICATE
OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO SOUTH LAKES HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ SWIM AND DIVE
TEAM (
Supervisor Hudgins moved approval of the Certificate
of Recognition presented to South Lakes High School Girls’ Swim and Dive
Team for receiving its first Virginia AAA State Championship. Supervisor Bulova and Supervisor Hyland jointly
seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell
not yet having arrived.
4. CERTIFICATE
OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO REPRESENTATIVES OF
Supervisor Kauffman moved approval of the Certificate
of Recognition presented to representatives of
5. CERTIFICATE
OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO MR. BLAINE LOTZ (
Supervisor Hudgins moved approval of the Certificate
of Recognition presented to Mr. Blaine Lotz for his service to the community.
Chairman Connolly seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of
nine, Supervisor McConnell not yet having arrived.
6. CERTIFICATE
OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO MS. PATRICIA MALLOY AND MR. JUSTIN MALLOY (
Supervisor DuBois moved approval of the Certificate
of Recognition presented to Ms. Patricia Malloy and Mr. Justin Malloy
for their service to the community. Supervisor
Bulova seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor
Hudgins being out of the room, Supervisor McConnell not yet having arrived.
7. PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MAY 27, 2005, AS
“RACHEL CARSON DAY” AND “PESTICIDE FREE DAY” IN FAIRFAX COUNTY (9:52 a.m.)
Supervisor Hyland moved approval of the Proclamation
to designate
8. PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING
Chairman Connolly announced that Supervisor
McConnell fell and broke her leg a few weeks ago, but she would be arriving
later in the meeting.
Therefore, Supervisor Kauffman, on behalf of
Supervisor McConnell, moved approval of the Proclamation to designate
9. CERTIFICATE
OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO THE GREATER MERRIFIELD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (
Supervisor Smyth moved approval of the Certificate
of Recognition presented to the Greater Merrifield Business Association
to commemorate its twentieth anniversary. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion and it
carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell not yet having arrived.
10. PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MAY 2005 AS “COMMUNITY ACTION MONTH” IN
Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to
Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved approval of the Proclamation to designate
May 2005 as “Community Action Month” in
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman
Connolly.
11. CERTIFICATE
OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF VEHICLE
SERVICES (
Supervisor Kauffman moved approval of the Certificate
of Recognition presented to representatives from the Department of Vehicle
Services for outstanding management and commendable work to complete the
school bus retrofit, installing equipment to reduce diesel emissions 15
months ahead of schedule and 40 percent under the originally estimated cost. Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion and it
carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell not yet having arrived.
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12. 10 A.M.
– PRESENTATION OF THE ANNUAL VOLUNTEER FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES AWARDS (
Tim Fleming, Chairperson, Volunteer Fire and
Rescue Services, presented its 2004 Volunteer Fire Service Awards to:
·
Eugene Jacob,
·
Gary Gaal,
·
Sue Orsini, Burke Volunteer Fire and Rescue
Department, Volunteer Emergency Medical Service Provider
·
Deborah Volker,
·
Steve Jacobson, Dunn Loring Volunteer Fire and
Rescue Department, Volunteer Basic Life Support Provider
·
Joan Bliss,
·
Carrie Simpson, Dunn Loring Volunteer Fire and
Rescue Department, Rookie of the Year
·
Brian Mayberry,
·
Larry Reed,
Joe Lawler, Regional Director, National Capital
Region, National Park Service, US Department of the Interior, presented
a special award to the Member Departments of the Fairfax County Volunteer
Fire and Rescue Association for their volunteer support to
13.
William Lecos, Chairman, Solid Waste Task Force,
presented its report which focused on customer service, environmental, operations,
and communications issues. Mr. Lycos
also expressed the Task Force’s appreciation to Linda Boone, Management
Analyst III, Disposal and Resource Recovery, Management of Solid Waste,
Department of Public Works and Environmental Services, for her efforts.
Following affirmation that the County was not
proposing to terminate County pick-up and transfer services to the private
sector, Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova
and asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to review the Task
Force’s recommendations and report with issues that require legislative
action. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman
Connolly.
In reference to customer service issues, Supervisor
Bulova asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to disseminate
the recommended standards to community associations and organizations throughout
the County. Without objection, it
was so ordered.
Following discussion of electronic waste issues,
Supervisor Gross moved that the Board:
·
Accept the report.
·
Refer the report to the
Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion.
Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to
Vice-Chairman Bulova and asked to amend the motion to address unresolved
issues such as the need to:
·
Continue the dialogue with private
haulers regarding retrofitting fleets to use ultra low sulfur diesel.
·
Work toward coordinating pick-up
efforts between County haulers and private haulers during emergencies.
This was accepted.
Chairman Connolly asked unanimous consent that
the Board refer to the
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman
Connolly.
Supervisor Kauffman called the Board’s attention
to page 18 of the report, Sections C-4, C-5, and C‑6, regarding the
issue of responding to emergencies and asked unanimous consent that the
Board direct staff to review the possibility of having a stronger recommendation.
Without objection, it was so ordered.
Supervisor Kauffman called the Board’s attention
to page 23 of the report, regarding separate collection of yard waste, and
asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to review the issue
of adding County oversight in addition to the private haulers. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Supervisor Kauffman asked unanimous consent
that the Board direct staff to determine the feasibility of private haulers
having access to the County supply of diesel fuel. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Supervisor Hyland referred to the issue of clean-up
following emergencies and asked unanimous consent that the Board direct
staff to review the report and respond to the recommendations. Without objection, it was so ordered.
The question was called on the motion, as amended,
and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McConnell not yet having arrived.
(NOTE: Later in the meeting, action was taken
relating to the report. See Clerk’s
Board Summary Item CL#15.)
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14.
(APPTS)
(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
SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
The Board deferred the appointments of the Hunter
Mill, Lee, and Sully District Representatives to the Advisory Social Services
Board.
AFFORDABLE
DWELLING UNIT ADVISORY BOARD
Supervisor DuBois moved the reappointment of
Mr. Mark Ingrao as the Citizen Representative to the Affordable Dwelling
Unit Advisory Board. Supervisor Bulova
seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
Supervisor Bulova moved the reappointment of
Mr. James Scanlon as the Builder Representative to the Affordable
Dwelling Unit Advisory Board. Chairman
Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
The Board deferred the appointment of the Builder
Representative to the Affordable Dwelling Unit Advisory Board.
AIRPORTS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Board deferred the appointments of the Mason
and Sully District Representatives to the Airports Advisory Committee.
ALCOHOL
SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM LOCAL POLICY BOARD
CONFIRMATION:
Supervisor
McConnell moved the confirmation of the following appointment to the Alcohol
Safety Action Program Local Policy Board:
·
Mr. Mark Sullivan as the Commonwealth’s Attorney Alternate Representative
Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which
carried by unanimous vote.
ANIMAL
SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION
Supervisor Hudgins moved the appointment of
Ms. Pamela Ahart as the Hunter Mill District Representative to the
Animal Services Advisory Commission. Chairman
Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
The Board deferred the appointment of the Lee
District Representative to the Animal Services Advisory Commission.
ATHLETIC
COUNCIL
The Board deferred the appointment of the Dranesville
District Alternate Representative to the Athletic Council.
BOARD
OF EQUALIZATION OF REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENTS
The Board deferred the appointment of the Appraiser
#2 Representative to the Board of Equalization of Real Estate Assessments.
CIVIL
SERVICE COMMISSION
The Board deferred the appointment of the At-Large
#3 Representative to the Civil Service Commission.
CHILD
CARE ADVISORY COUNCIL
The Board deferred the appointment of the Sully
District Representative to the Child Care Advisory Council.
COMMISSION
ON AGING
Chairman Connolly moved the reappointment of
Ms. Mary McWhorter as the At-Large Chairman’s Representative to the
Commission on Aging. Supervisor Gross
seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
Supervisor Bulova moved the reappointment of
Ms. Tena Bluhm as the Braddock District Representative to the Commission
on Aging. Chairman Connolly seconded
the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
Supervisor DuBois moved the reappointment of
Ms. Ellamae Doyle as the Dranesville District Representative to the
Commission on Aging. Supervisor Gross
seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
Supervisor Smyth moved the reappointment of
Mr. Joseph Heastie as the Providence District Representative to the
Commission on Aging. Chairman Connolly
seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
The Board deferred the appointment of the Springfield
District Representative to the Commission on Aging.
COMMISSION
ON ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION AND TRANSPLANTATION
Supervisor DuBois moved the appointment of Ms.
Lisa Kory as the Dranesville District Representative to the Commission
on Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation.
Supervisor Gross seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
vote.
The Board deferred the appointments of the Sully
District Representative and the Religious Community Representative to the
Commission on Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation.
CONFIRMATION:
Supervisor
McConnell moved the confirmation of the following appointment to the Community
Action Advisory Board:
·
Mr. Robert “Mike” Mohler
as the
Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which
carried by unanimous vote.
Chairman Connolly moved the appointment of Mr. Terry Adams to fill the unexpired term of Ms. Anhthu
Lu as the Resident #7 Representative to the Consumer Protection Commission.
Supervisor Gross seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
vote.
CONFIRMATION:
Supervisor
Hudgins moved the confirmation of the following appointment to the Countywide
Non-Motorized Transportation (Trails) Committee:
·
Mr. Dennis Frew
as the Washington Area Bicyclist Association’s Representative
Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which
carried by unanimous vote.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVISORY BOARD
The
Board deferred the appointments of the Hunter Mill,
Chairman Connolly provided notice of his intent
to nominate Ms. Renee Alberts as the At-Large #3 Representative for appointment
to the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board at the Board meeting
scheduled for
Supervisor DuBois provided notice of her intent
to nominate Ms. Rosann Ridley as the Dranesville District Representative
for appointment to the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board at
the Board meeting scheduled for
Supervisor Smyth provided notice of her intent
to nominate Ms. Mary Ann Beall as the Providence District Representative
for appointment to the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board at
the Board meeting scheduled for
Chairman Connolly asked unanimous consent that
the Board direct staff to bring these appointments before the Board at the
meeting scheduled for
Supervisor
Bulova announced her intent to nominate Mr. Lee Draznin as the Provider
#4 Representative to the Health Systems Agency Board.
ADDITIONAL BOARD MATTER
15. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM TASK FORCE
(
(NOTE:
Earlier in the meeting the Solid Waste Management Task Force gave its presentation. See Clerk’s Board Summary Item CL#13.)
Supervisor
Gross noted that with its presentation today, the Solid Waste Management
Program Task Force completed its mission and asked unanimous consent that
the Board direct the Clerk to process the certificates for its members. Without objection, it was so ordered.
AGENDA ITEMS
16. ADMINISTRATIVE
ITEMS (
Supervisor Gross moved approval of the Administrative
Items. Supervisor Hyland seconded
the motion.
Supervisor Kauffman called the Board’s attention
to Admin 6 – Authorization to
Advertise a Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to the Code of County
of Fairfax, Chapter 82 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic), Section 82-1-6, Adoption
of State Law, and discussion
ensued with input from Robert Ross, Assistant County Attorney, regarding
the process by which police officers are informed of yearly updates to the
State law.
Supervisor Kauffman called the Board’s attention
to Admin 8 – Authorization to Advertise a Public Hearing
on a Spot Blight Abatement Ordinance for 7159 Barry Road (Lee District), and discussion ensued
with input from Paula Sampson, Director, Department of Housing and
Community Development, regarding processing of the spot blight abatement ordinance.
Supervisor Bulova called the Board’s attention
to Admin 9 – Authorization to
Advertise a Public Hearing to Consider a Repeal to the Code of The County
of Fairfax, Chapter 82 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic), Section 82-2-7, Relating
to “Photo-Red” Traffic Light Signal Monitoring Systems, and discussion ensued with input from Michael
H. Long, Senior Assistant County Attorney, regarding the necessity of conducting
a public hearing for a State repeal that is beyond the control of the Board.
Following additional
discussion, Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova
and moved that the Board deny authorization for staff to advertise
a public hearing to consider a repeal to the Code of the County of Fairfax,
Chapter 82 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic), Section 82-2-7, relating to the
“Photo-Red” traffic light signal monitoring system. Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion and it
carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Hudgins being out of the room.
Vice-Chairman
Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.
The question was called on the motion, with
the exception of Admin 9 and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor
Bulova, Supervisor DuBois, Supervisor Frey, Supervisor Gross, Supervisor
Hyland, Supervisor Kauffman, Supervisor McConnell, Supervisor Smyth, and
Chairman Connolly voting “AYE,” Supervisor Hudgins being out of the room.
ADMIN 1 –
AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE CONVEYANCE OF
COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY TO THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (VDOT)
FOR EXPANSION OF
(A) Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to
be held before the Board on
ADMIN 2 – APPROVAL OF TRAFFIC-CALMING MEASURES FOR MERIWETHER LANE AS PART OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S RESIDENTIAL TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM (R-TAP) (LEE DISTRICT)
·
Endorsed the traffic-calming plan for
Ÿ
Raised crosswalk adjacent to 6339, 6341, and
Ÿ
Raised crosswalk adjacent to 6201 and
· Directed staff to request VDOT to install the approved measures as soon as possible.
ADMIN 3 – INSTALLATION OF MULTI-WAY STOPS
AT NEW
·
Endorsed the installation of multi-way stops as part of the Department of
Transportation’s Residential Traffic Administration Program at
· Directed staff to request the Virginia Department of Transportation to install these signs at the earliest possible date.
ADMIN
4 – EXTENSION OF REVIEW PERIODS FOR 2232 PUBLIC FACILITY REVIEW APPLICATIONS
(BRADDOCK, HUNTER MILL, LEE, MASON, AND MOUNT VERNON DISTRICTS)
Approved an extension of review period for the
following Public Facility (2322) Review Applications:
·
FS-L05-9 to
·
FS-V05-5 to
·
FSA-M00-106-1 to
·
FSA-H96-49-1 to
·
2232-B05-6 to
ADMIN
5 – ADDITIONAL TIME TO COMMENCE CONSTRUCTION FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION
SE 99-M-038, LEEWOOD INVESTMENTS AND ASSOCIATES, LLC (
(AT) Approved 18 months of additional time to commence construction
for Special Exception Application SE 99-M-038 to
ADMIN 6 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC
HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF
(A) (NOTE: Earlier in the meeting, there was discussion
on this item. See page 12.)
Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing
to be held before the Board on
ADMIN 7 – STREETS INTO THE SECONDARY SYSTEM (DRANESVILLE AND SULLY DISTRICTS)
(R) Approved the request that the streets listed below be accepted into the State Secondary System:
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