CLERK'S BOARD SUMMARY

REPORT OF ACTIONS OF THE

FAIRFAX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

 

MONDAY

June 6, 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, June 6, 2005, at 8:41 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 Gerald W. Hyland, Mount Vernon District

 

·       Supervisor Dana Kauffman, Lee District

 

·       Supervisor Linda Q. Smyth, Providence District

 

Supervisor Elaine McConnell, Springfield District, arrived at 10:40 a.m.

 

Supervisor Catherine M. Hudgins, Hunter Mill District, was absent from the entire meeting.

 

Others present during the meeting were Anthony H. Griffin, County Executive; David P. Bobzien, County Attorney; Karen J. Harwood, Deputy 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.

 

1.                     PRESENTATION OF COLORS  (8:42 a.m.)

 

                        In conjunction with “US Army Week” activities, the Colors were presented by the Army Continental Color Guard, and an element of the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps performed.

 

2.                     PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING JUNE 6–13, 2005, AS “US ARMY WEEK” IN FAIRFAX COUNTY  (8:47 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved approval of the Proclamation to designate June 6–13, 2005, as “US Army Week” in Fairfax County.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor McConnell not yet having arrived, Supervisor Hudgins being absent.

 

Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.

 

3.                     PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING JUNE 14, 2005, AS “COLONEL T.W. WILLIAMS DAY” IN FAIRFAX COUNTY  (8:53 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Hyland moved approval of the Proclamation to designate June 14, 2005, as “Colonel T.W. Williams Day” in Fairfax County.  Supervisor Kauffman seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor McConnell not yet having arrived, Supervisor Hudgins being absent.

 

4.                     CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO THE 2005 LORD AND LADY FAIRFAX HONOREES  (9:08 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Bulova moved approval of the Certificates of Recognition presented to the 2005 Lord and Lady Fairfax honorees as follows:

 

Chairman At-Large

 

·       Ms. Maria Demarest

 

·       Reverend Ronald Winters

 

Braddock District

 

·       Ms. Kathy Ichter

 

·       Mr. Larry Ichter

 

Dranesville District

                                               

·       Ms. Robin Rentsch

 

·       Mr. Michael Kearney

 

Hunter Mill District

 

·       Ms. Ann Rodriguez

 

·       Mr. Ed Tennyson

 

Lee District

 

·       Ms. Liz Murphy

 

·       Mr. Edward Batten

 

Mason District

 

·       Ms. Alice Snitzer

 

·       Mr. John King

 

Mount Vernon District

 

·       Ms. Louise Cleveland

 

·       Mr. Tim Sargeant

 

Providence District

 

·       Ms. Renata Wade

 

·       Mr. Herb Taylor

 

Springfield District

 

·       Ms. Charlene Murphy

 

·       Mr. Philip Rosenthal

 

Sully District

 

·       Ms. Paula Elsey

 

·       Mr. Gary Flather

 

Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor McConnell not yet having arrived, Supervisor Hudgins being absent.

 

Paul Weinschenk, Chairman, Celebrate Fairfax Board of Directors, introduced several members of the Board of Directors, and announced that Exxon/Mobil was the recipient of the James Scott Community Spirit Award this year and Hope and Dan Danielson were the recipients of the Volunteer of the Year Award.  He presented an overview of the upcoming festivities.  Mr. Weinschenk stated that Celebrate Fairfax is this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 10, 11, and 12 at the Government Center.

 

5.                     CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO CAPITAL ONE  (9:43 a.m.)

 

Supervisor DuBois moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to Capital One for its gift of playing fields to the County.  Supervisor Smyth seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor McConnell not yet having arrived, Supervisor Hudgins being absent.

 

6.                     PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING JUNE 9–16, 2005, AS “DIRECT CARE WORKERS WEEK” IN FAIRFAX COUNTY  (9:48 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved approval of the Proclamation to designate June 9–16, 2005, as “Direct Care Workers Week” in Fairfax County.  Supervisor Gross seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of seven, Supervisor Hyland being out of the room, Supervisor McConnell not yet having arrived, Supervisor Hudgins being absent.

 

Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.

 

7.                     CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO THE BULL RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHESS TEAM (SULLY DISTRICT)  (9:58 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Frey moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to the Bull Run Elementary School Chess Team for its accomplishment.  Chairman Connolly and Supervisor Hyland jointly seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor McConnell not yet having arrived, Supervisor Hudgins being absent.

 

8.                     CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO THE MCLEAN LITTLE LEAGUE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (DRANESVILLE DISTRICT)  (10:06 a.m.)

 

Supervisor DuBois moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to the board of directors of the McLean Little League on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the organization.  Chairman Connolly seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor McConnell not yet having arrived, Supervisor Hudgins being absent.

 

9.                     CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO MR. GEORGE SMITH  (10:14 a.m.)

 

Supervisor DuBois moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to Mr. George Smith for his years of service to the County.  Chairman Connolly seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor McConnell not yet having arrived, Supervisor Hudgins being absent.

 

10.                   CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO THE SPRINGFIELD SWIMMING AND RACQUET CLUB  (10:19 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Kauffman moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to the Springfield Swimming and Racquet Club on the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary.  Chairman Connolly seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of seven, Supervisor DuBois being out of the room, Supervisor McConnell not yet having arrived, Supervisor Hudgins being absent.

 

11.                   CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO MR. ALBERT G. VAN METRE, SR. AND FAMILY  (10:24 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Bulova moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to Mr. Albert G. Van Metre, Sr. and family for their contributions to the County and on occasion of the company’s fiftieth anniversary.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of seven, Supervisor DuBois being out of the room, Supervisor McConnell not yet having arrived, Supervisor Hudgins being absent.

 

12.                   PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING JUNE 18, 2005, AS “HEPATITIS AWARENESS DAY” IN FAIRFAX COUNTY  (10:30 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved moved approval of the Proclamation to designate June 18, 2005, as “Hepatitis Awareness Day” in Fairfax County.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor McConnell not yet having arrived, Supervisor Hudgins being absent.

 

Chairman Connolly asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to publicize the upcoming Tim Harmon 5K race.  Tim Harmon was a County employee who developed Hepatitis C and died.  In his honor there is an annual 5K race which will take place this year on June 18, 2005, at 8:30 a.m. at the Government Center.  Without objection it was so ordered.

 

13.                   PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING JUNE 27–JULY 1, 2005, AS “GIRLS FINANCIAL LITERACY WEEK” IN FAIRFAX COUNTY  (10:39 a.m.)

 

Chairman Connolly, on behalf of Supervisor Hudgins, moved approval of the Proclamation to designate June 27–July 1, 2005, as “Girls Financial Literacy Week” in Fairfax County.  Supervisor Smyth seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Frey being out of the room, Supervisor Hudgins being absent.

 

Dollar Divas of the Girls Advisory Board, Girls’ Financial Literacy Program, will hold the Dolla’ Divas Guide to Money, Money and More Money, “The Reality Store” on June 29, 2005, beginning at 11 a.m. at the South County Government Center.

 

                        Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.

 

14.                   10 A.M. – APPOINTMENTS TO THE FAIRFAX-FALLS CHURCH COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD AND TYSONS CORNER TRANSPORTATION AND URBAN DESIGN STUDY COORDINATING COMMITTEE  (10:49 a.m.)

(APPTS)

(BACs)            FAIRFAX-FALLS CHURCH COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD

 

Chairman Connolly moved the appointment of Ms. Renee Alberts as the At-Large #3 Representative to the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Frey being out of the room, Supervisor Hudgins being absent.

 

Supervisor DuBois moved the appointment of Ms. Rosann Ridley as the Dranesville District Representative to the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board.  Supervisor Gross seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Frey being out of the room, Supervisor Hudgins being absent.

 

Supervisor Smyth moved the appointment of Ms. Mary Ann Beall as the Providence District Representative the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Frey being out of the room, Supervisor Hudgins being absent.

 

The Board deferred the appointments of the At-Large #4 and Springfield District Representatives to the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board.

 

TYSONS CORNER TRANSPORTATION AND URBAN DESIGN STUDY COORDINATING COMMITTEE

 

Chairman Connolly moved the appointment of Ms. Katherine K. Hanley as the Chairman of the Tysons Corner Transportation and Urban Design Study Coordinating Committee.  Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Frey being out of the room, Supervisor Hudgins being absent.

 

Supervisor Bulova moved the appointment of Ms. Janyce Hedetniemi as the Braddock District Representative to the Tysons Corner Transportation and Urban Design Study Coordinating Committee.  Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Frey being out of the room, Supervisor Hudgins being absent.

 

            CONFIRMATIONS:

 

Supervisor Bulova moved the confirmation of the following appointments to the Tysons Corner Transportation and Urban Design Study Coordinating Committee:

 

·       Mr. Michael J. Lewis as the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce #1 Representative

 

·       Ms. Brenda Krieger as the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce #2 Representative

 

·       Ms. Kohann Whitney as the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce #3 Representative

 

Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Frey being out of the room, Supervisor Hudgins being absent.

 

Supervisor DuBois moved the appointment of Mr. Stuart Mendelsohn as the Dranesville District Representative to the Tysons Corner Transportation and Urban Design Study Coordinating Committee.  Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Hudgins being absent.

 

Supervisor Kauffman moved the appointment of Mr. J. Douglas Koelemay as the Lee District Representative to the Tysons Corner Transportation and Urban Design Study Coordinating Committee.  Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Hudgins being absent.

 

Supervisor Gross moved the appointment of Mr. William Lecos as the Mason District Representative to the Tysons Corner Transportation and Urban Design Study Coordinating Committee.  Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Hudgins being absent.

 

The Board deferred the appointments of the Hunter Mill District #4; Mount Vernon, Springfield, and Sully Districts; Tysons Neighborhood north of Route 123, Tysons Neighborhood south of Route 123, and Tysons Neighborhood Westwood at Ashgrove; and the TYTRAN #1, TYTRAN #2, and TYTRAN #3 Representatives until later in the day.

 

Chairman Connolly noted that the Tysons Neighborhood north of Route 123 and south of Route 123 were Providence District appointments and the Tysons Neighborhood Westwood at Ashgrove was a Hunter Mill District appointment.

 

(NOTE:  Later in the meeting, the Board took additional action regarding this committee.  See Clerk’s Summary CL#47.)

 

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15.                   ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS   (10:53 a.m.)

 

                        Supervisor Gross moved approval of the Administrative Items.  Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion 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 absent.

 

ADMIN 1 – EXTENSION OF REVIEW PERIODS FOR 2232 PUBLIC FACILITY REVIEW APPLICATIONS (LEE AND SPRINGFIELD DISTRICTS)

 

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

 

·       FSA-L98-9-1 to August 6, 2005

 

·       FS-S05-14 to September 26, 2005

 

ADMIN 2 – CONFIRMATION OF COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE TO THE FAIRFAX-FALLS CHURCH COMMUNITY POLICY AND MANAGEMENT TEAM (CPMT)

 

(APPT)            Confirmed the appointment of Dr. Regina Milteer as a Community Representative to the Fairfax-Falls Church CPMT.

 

ADMIN 3 – ADDITIONAL TIME TO COMMENCE CONSTRUCTION FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION SE 2002-DR-012, BETTY M. MEADOWS (MEADOWS NURSERY) (DRANESVILLE DISTRICT)

 

(AT)                Approved four months of additional time to commence construction for Special Exception Application SE 2002-DR-012 to July 24, 2005, pursuant to the provisions of Section 9‑015 of the Zoning Ordinance.

 

                        ADMIN 4 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSAL TO ABANDON RICHARDS LANE (ROUTE T-2005) IN THE TOWN OF CLIFTON (SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT)

           

(A)                  Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on July 11, 2005, at 4 p.m. to consider the abandonment of Richards Lane (Route T‑2005) located in the Town of Clifton.

 

ADMIN 5 – SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION (SAR) AS 05106 FOR THE FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT (FRD) TO ACCEPT AN AWARD FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) FOR GRANT FUNDS TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE RESPONSE SYSTEM

 

(SAR)              Approved SAR AS 05106 in the amount of $900,000 for the FRD to accept an assistance agreement and grant funds from FEMA for the development, administration, and maintenance of an approved National Urban Search and Rescue Response System.  No local cash match is required.

 

ADMIN 6 – AUTHORIZATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD) AND THE FAIRFAX-FALLS CHURCH COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD (CSB) TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT FUNDING FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) THROUGH THE CONTINUUM OF CARE HOMELESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR MULTIPLE CONSOLIDATED PLAN CERTIFICATIONS

                       

·       Authorized HCD, in partnership with Pathway Homes, to apply and accept funding, if awarded, for one new Shelter Plus Care grant for $250,800.  No local cash match is required.

 

·       Authorized HCD, in partnership with Pathway Homes, to apply and accept funding, if awarded, for six renewal Shelter Plus Care grants totaling $701,628.  No local cash match is required.

 

·       Authorized CSB to apply and accept renewal funding, if awarded, for $305,670, including match, for an existing transitional housing and treatment program for homeless single individuals.  Of this total, $253,332 is HUD funding and the remaining $52,338 is the required local cash match.

 

·       Endorsed 21 renewal grant applications totaling $3,312,875 including all matching funds, by nonprofit organizations through the Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Program, and authorized by the McKinney-Vento Act.  Of this total, $2,345,268 is HUD funding, $445,136 is State pass-through funds, and $676,056 is private match.  No local cash match is required for these applications; however, five applications by Christian Relief Services for a total of $644,245 in HUD funds, four applications by Pathway Homes, Incorporated, for a total of $157,788 in HUD funds, and one application by PRS, Incorporation for a total of $168,450 in HUD funds, required a combined cash match of $445,136 for a one-year period.  This match will be supported with State pass-through funds to the CSB.  The remaining 11 nonprofit applications totaling $1,374,785 in HUD funds require no local cash match; however, a private match of $622,471 is included and committed by the applicants to support these applications.

 

·       Authorized DFS to apply and accept funding, if awarded, for three renewal grants.  These grants and their required local cash match were anticipated as part of the Fiscal Year 2006 budget in Fund 102, Federal/State Grant Fund.  This funding includes the following:

 

·        $560,856, including $67,000 in local cash match and $53,585 in private funds, for the RISE Supportive Housing Grant.

 

·        $464,638, including $220,936 in local cash match for the Community Housing and Resource Program – Award One.

 

·        $858,552, including $433,837 in local cash match, for the Community Housing Resource Program – Award Three.

 

·       Authorized the County Executive to sign the certification to be included in each application.

 

ADMIN 7 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF FAIRFAX, CHAPTER 84 (PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION), SECTION 84.1‑6-3, RATES, FARES, AND CHARGES

 

(A)                  Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on June 20, 2005, at 4:30 p.m. to consider proposed amendments to the Code of the County of Fairfax, Chapter 84 (Public Transportation), Section 84.1-6-3, Rates, Fares, and Charges to provide for a rate increase in metered taxicab fares, and waiting time charges.

 

ADMIN 8 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF FAIRFAX, CHAPTER 3, (COUNTY EMPLOYEES), ARTICLES 2 AND 3, REGARDING INCLUSION OF PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER POSITIONS IN THE UNIFORMED RETIREMENT SYSTEM

 

(A)                  Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on June 20, 2005, at 4:30 p.m. to consider proposed amendments to the Code of the County of Fairfax, Chapter 3 (County Employees), Articles 2 and 3, for the purpose of including specified Public Safety Communications positions in the Uniformed Retirement System.

 

16.                   A-1 – AUTHORIZATION TO REALLOCATE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM FUNDS TO THE GLENWOOD MEWS MAGNET HOUSING PROJECT (LEE DISTRICT)  (10:53 a.m.)

 

On motion of Supervisor Kauffman, seconded by Supervisor McConnell, and carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Hudgins being absent, the Board concurred in the recommendation of staff and authorized the reallocation of $1 million from Fund 145, HOME Investment Partnership Grant, Project 013974, Home Development Cost to Project 013966, Telegraph Road Project (Glenwood Mews) to be used for predevelopment and construction costs.

 

17.                   A-2 – AUTHORIZATION TO REALLOCATE AND AUTHORIZE DISBURSEMENT OF TIER ONE PREDEVELOPMENT FUNDS AND TIER TWO PREDEVELOPMENT FUNDS FROM THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FUND OF THE HOUSING TRUST FUND AS A LOAN TO AHC, INCORPORATED FOR THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF 98 UNITS AT THE HOLLYBROOKE II APARTMENTS (MASON DISTRICT)  (10:54 a.m.)

 

On motion of Supervisor Gross, seconded by Chairman Connolly, and carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Hudgins being absent, the Board concurred in the
recommendation of staff and authorized reallocation of funds in the amount of up

to:

 

·       $40,000 from the Affordable Housing Partnership Program within Fund 144, Housing Trust Fund, from Project 014013, Tier One Predevelopment Project to Project 014232, Hollybrooke II Apartments.

 

·       $35,000 from the Affordable Housing Partnership Program within Fund 144, Housing Trust Fund, from Project 014042, Tier Two Predevelopment Project to Project 014232, Hollybrooke II Apartments.

 

18.                   A-3 – FAIRFAX COUNTY’S COMMENTS REGARDING THE WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY’S (WMATA) PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2006 OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP)  (10:54 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Kauffman moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and:

 

·       Endorse the comments outlined in the Board Agenda Item dated June 6, 2005, regarding the WMATA Proposed FY 2006 Operating Budget and CIP.

 

·       Direct staff to transmit the comments to WMATA.

 

Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion.

 

Supervisor Kauffman distributed to Board Members a draft “Dear Fellow Rider” letter, which he, as Chairman of the WMATA Board of Directors, and Richard A. White, Metro General Manager and Chief Executive Officer, will be signing and sending to customers Tuesday evening, inviting them to dial in to an online chat with him and Mr. White to voice any questions and concerns.

 

Discussion ensued regarding the draft letter and the formation of a Rider’s Advisory Council.

 

Supervisor Smyth announced that the Providence District will be having its third annual Land Use Seminar, the topic of which is Transportation Planning, on Tuesday, June 7.  Therefore, Supervisor Smyth asked Supervisor Kauffman to provide her with copies of the letter to distribute to seminar participants.

 

Following additional discussion, regarding Metro, the question was called on the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Hudgins being absent.

 

(NOTE:  Later in the meeting Supervisor Smyth announced the Providence District Land Use Seminar.  See Clerk’s Summary Item CL#45.)

 

19.                   A-4 – APPROVAL OF THE ALLOCATION OF TAXICAB CERTIFICATES TO BE AUTHORIZED IN 2005  (11:06 a.m.)

 

Supervisor Bulova moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and approve the awarding of 51 additional taxicab certificates, distributed as follows:

 

·       Murphy Brothers, Incorporated – 12 certificates

 

·       Fairfax Taxi, Incorporated – 11 certificates

 

·       Paul Wallace Management, Incorporated – 14 certificates

 

·       L&Z Transportation, Incorporated – 14 certificates

 

Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion.

 

Supervisor Bulova said that at a recent town meeting, at Little River Glen Senior Center, citizens voiced complaints because some of the cab companies were not picking them up and/or honoring the Seniors-on-the-Go taxicab vouchers.  Therefore, Supervisor Bulova asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to, when reviewing the criteria, require cab companies to make a commitment to honor the Seniors-on-the-Go Taxicab Voucher Program.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Discussion ensued, with input from Gail Eskew, Director, Department of Cable Communications and Consumer Protection (DCCCP) and Dave Reidenbach, Director, Consumer Protection Division, DCCCP, regarding the criteria used to consider giving additional taxicab certificates, the Seniors-on-the Go Taxicab Voucher Program, and the number of handicap accessible taxicabs.

 

Additional discussion ensued, with input from Ms. Eskew; Renee Faulkner, Assistant County Attorney; and Young Ho Chang, Director, Department of Transportation, regarding taxicab companies’ denial of service to senior citizens.

 

Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to report with information regarding:

 

·       The issue of the number of handicap accessible taxicabs.

 

·       The Seniors-on-the-Go Program and any efforts to ensure the effectiveness of the program.

 

·       Ordinance amendments to determine if penalties can be imposed if companies abuse the system.

 

Following discussion, with input from Anthony H. Griffin, County Executive, without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.

 

The question was called on the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Hudgins being absent.

 

Supervisor Bulova moved that the Board direct staff to report with:

 

·       Language that would increase the floor for handicap accessible taxi cabs.

 

·       Recommendations for changes to the Code or County Ordinance for dealing with taxicab companies’ refusal to pick up individuals.

 

·       Language to add to the criteria that is considered when taxicab vouchers are given and the policy for companies who provide service for seniors, especially the Seniors-on-the-Go Program.

 

Chairman Connolly seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Hudgins being absent.

 

20.                   A-5 – 2005 SCHOOL BOND REFERENDUM  (11:22 a.m.)

 

(BONDS)        Discussion ensued with input from Leonard P. Wales, County Debt Manager, Department of Management and Budget, and Dean Tistadt, Assistant Superintendent, Fairfax County Public Schools, regarding the school bond referendums and the status of the Woodson School project.

 

Supervisor Hyland moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and adopt the Resolution requesting the Circuit Court to order a special election on November 8, 2005, regarding the issuance of Fairfax County Public School bonds totaling $244,326,000.  Supervisor Kauffman seconded the motion.

 

Following discussion regarding the Base Realignment and Closure Commission’s  (BRAC) proposal for Fort Belvoir, Supervisor Hyland amended his motion that the Board direct staff to add $2 million to the total for the purpose of beginning the planning for a new middle school in the southeastern part of the County, and this was accepted.

 

Discussion ensued, with input from Mr. Wales, regarding the proposed amendment, and whether $2 million of the $244,326,000 could be earmarked for that purpose.

 

Additional discussion ensued, with input from Erin C. Ward, Assistant County Attorney, regarding seeking concurrence of this item from the School Board.

 

Additional discussion ensued, with input from Anthony H. Griffin, County Executive, regarding County staff discussions with school staff about the desire to build new schools.

 

Following discussion, with input from Mr. Tistadt and Ms. Ward, regarding the site acquisition funds and the BRAC proposal, Supervisor Frey asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to provide information regarding the impact of the BRAC proposal on the school system.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Following additional discussion, with input from Mr. Wales, Supervisor Hyland amended his motion to defer action on this item until the next Board meeting on June 20, 2005, to allow staff time to seek concurrence or guidance from the School Board regarding the issues raised.  This was accepted.

 

The question was called on the motion, as amended (to defer action), and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Hudgins being absent.

 

21.                   A-6 – APPROVAL OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS PREPEARED IN CONNECTION WITH LEASE FINANCING OF THE HERNDON SENIOR CENTER BY FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA, THROUGH THE REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A FACILITY LEASE AGREEMENT (DRANESVILLE DISTRICT)  (11:46 a.m.)

 

(R)                   On motion of Supervisor DuBois, seconded by Chairman Connolly, and carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Bulova, Supervisor DuBois, Supervisor Frey, Supervisor Gross, Supervisor Hyland, Supervisor Kauffman, Supervisor McConnell, Supervisor Smyth, and