REPORT OF ACTIONS OF THE
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At a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County, Virginia, held in the Board Auditorium of the
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Chairman Gerald E. Connolly, presiding
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Supervisor Joan M. DuBois, Dranesville District
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Supervisor Michael Frey, Sully District
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Supervisor Penelope A. Gross,
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Supervisor Catherine M. Hudgins, Hunter Mill District
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Supervisor Dana Kauffman,
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Supervisor Linda Q. Smyth, Providence District
Supervisor Gerald W. Hyland, Mount Vernon District, arrived at
Supervisor Sharon Bulova, Braddock District, and 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, Administrative Assistant, Office of the County Executive; Nancy Vehrs, Clerk to the Board of Supervisors; and Patti M. Hicks, Chief Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors.
BOARD MATTERS
1. GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY (
Chairman Connolly announced that the meeting began a little late because Board Members just returned from the groundbreaking ceremony for the new
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Fairfax County Department of Public Safety Communications (9‑1-1- call center)
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Virginia State Police Division 7 call-takers and dispatchers
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2. MOMENT OF SILENCE (
(P) Supervisor Hudgins asked everyone to keep in thoughts the family of Mary Jackson, who died recently. Mrs. Jackson and her husband, Walter, moved to
Supervisor Hudgins asked everyone to keep in thoughts the family of Ed Herlihy, a very active and fervent citizen activist, who died recently. He was organized in the Reston Citizen’s Association and the
Supervisor Hyland asked everyone to keep in thoughts the family of Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Wren, a member of the Lorton community, who died in
Chairman Connolly announced that, should there be any more casualties in
Supervisor Gross asked everyone to keep in thoughts the family of Leroy Eakin, Jr. who died recently. She said that, although he was not a constituent in the
AGENDA ITEMS
3. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO THE FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT, THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 2068, THE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION, AND SUN TRUST BANK (9:53 a.m.)
Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to the Fire and Rescue Department, the International Association of Firefighters Local 2068, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and Sun Trust Bank for their efforts for the 2005 Fill the Boot Campaign. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote.
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.
4. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO MS. KATE ZIEGLER (
Supervisor DuBois moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to Ms. Kate Ziegler for her accomplishments at the 2005 World Aquatics Championship in
5. PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING NOVEMBER 2005, AS “ADOPTION AWARENESS MONTH” IN
Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved approval of the Proclamation to designate November 2005 as “Adoption Awareness Month” in
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.
(NOTE: Later in the meeting, an announcement was made regarding an Adoption Awareness Display. See Clerk’s Summary Item CL#12.)
6. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO DR. BUD CALVERT OF THE
Supervisor McConnell moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to Dr. Bud Calvert of the
7. PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING NOVEMBER 2005 AS “AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE MONTH” IN
Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved approval of the Proclamation to designate November 2005 as “American Indian Heritage Month” in
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.
8. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO
Supervisor Hudgins moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to Fairfax Families Care Coalition for its work. Supervisor Hyland and Supervisor McConnell jointly seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote.
(NOTE: Later in the meeting, the Board provided an update on Fairfax Families Care. See Clerk’s Summary Item CL#37.)
9. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO THE STAFF OF WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT DIVISION, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (DPWES) (
Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to the staff of the Wastewater Management Division, DPWES, for receiving a Gold Peak Award for clean water. Supervisor Gross and Supervisor Hyland jointly seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote.
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.
10. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO THE STORMWATER RETROFIT PROJECT TEAM (PROVIDENCE DISTRICT) (
Supervisor Smyth moved approval of a Certificate of Recognition presented to the project team for implementing the stormwater retrofit at the Providence District Office and their commitment to strengthening the environment. Supervisor Bulova and Supervisor McConnell jointly seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Frey being out of the room.
11. PROCLAMATION TO DESIGNATE
Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved approval of the Proclamation to designate
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.
12. ADOPTION AWARENESS DISPLAY (
(NOTE: Earlier in the meeting, the Board proclaimed November as Adoption Awareness Month. See Clerk’s Summary Item CL#5.)
Supervisor Hudgins announced that there is an Adoption Awareness display in the lobby of the
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Stella M. Koch, Chairperson, Environmental Quality Advisory Council, presented the Environmental Excellence Award to Janet Rahman, Administrative Assistant, Park Authority.
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(BACs) ADVISORY SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
The Board deferred the appointments of the Lee and Sully District Representatives to the Advisory Social Services Board.
ANIMAL SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION
The Board deferred the appointment of the Hunter Mill District Representative to the Animal Services Advisory Commission.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
The Board deferred the appointment of the Professional Group #5 Representative to the Architectural Review Board.
ATHLETIC COUNCIL
Chairman Connolly moved the reappointment of Mr. Phuc Truong Dao as the At-Large Chairman’s Alternate Representative to the Athletic Council. Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
Supervisor DuBois moved the appointment of Mr. Scott Wilks to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Anthony LaManna as the Dranesville District Alternate Representative to the Athletic Council. This motion, the second to which was inaudible, carried by unanimous vote.
The Board deferred the appointments of the Hunter Mill District Alternate and Mason District Alternate Representatives to the Athletic Council.
(NOTE: Later in the meeting, the Board adopted revised bylaws for the Athletic Council. See Clerk’s Summary Item CL#22.)
CHILD CARE ADVISORY COUNCIL
The Board deferred the appointment of the Sully District Representative to the Child Care Advisory Council.
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Supervisor DuBois moved the appointment of Mr. Richard Stacy as an At-Large Representative to the Civil Service Commission. Supervisor Gross seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
Supervisor McConnell moved the appointment of Mr. John Townes as an At-Large Representative to the Civil Service Commission. Supervisor Frey seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
Chairman Connolly moved the appointment of Ms. Silvia Patton to fill the unexpired term of Ms. Regina Fosstvedt as the At-Large (Minority) Representative to the Commission for Women. Supervisor Gross seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
COMMISSION ON ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION AND TRANSPLANTATION
The Board deferred the appointments of the Religious Community and the Sully District Representatives to the Commission on Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation.
COMMUNITY ACTION ADVISORY BOARD
Chairman Connolly moved the appointment of Mr. Tom Fox to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Lawrence Graham as the At-Large Chairman’s Representative to the Community Action Advisory Board. Supervisor Gross seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
CONFIRMATION:
Supervisor Hudgins moved the confirmation of the following appointment to the Community Action Advisory Board:
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Ms. Adalene Spivy as the Junior League of Northern Virginia Representative
Supervisor Gross seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
The Board deferred the appointments of the Dranesville and Lee District Representatives to the Community Action Advisory Board.
Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and, pursuant to the Community Action Advisory Board’s request, moved that the Board direct staff to add representatives from the Fairfax County Bar Association and the Fairfax County Faith Communities in Action to the Community Action Advisory Board. Supervisor McConnell seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
CONFIRMATION:
Supervisor Bulova moved the confirmation of the following appointment to the Community Criminal Justice Board:
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Mr. David Hodgkins as the City of
This motion, the second to which was inaudible, carried by unanimous vote.
COUNTYWIDE NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION (TRAILS) COMMITTEE
Supervisor Smyth moved the appointment of Mr. Roger Diedrich to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Donald Emerson as the Providence District Representative to the Countywide Non-Motorized Transportation (Trails) Committee. Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion.
The question was called on the motion and it CARRIED by a recorded vote of nine, Supervisor Gross abstaining.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVISORY BOARD
CONFIRMATION:
Supervisor Hyland moved the confirmation of the following appointment to the Countywide Non-Motorized Transportation (Trails) Committee:
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Ms. Rebecca Cate as the Federation of Citizens Associations Representative
Supervisor Kauffman seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
The Board deferred the appointment of the Mason District Representative to the Fairfax County Convention and Visitors Corporation Board of Directors.
The Board deferred the appointment of the Mount Vernon District Representative to the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board.
HISTORY COMMISSION
The Board deferred the appointment of the Citizen #8 Representative to the History Commission.
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Supervisor Gross moved the appointment of Mr. Daoud Khairallah as the At-Large #8 Representative to the Human Rights Commission. Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
Chairman Connolly moved the appointment of Mr. Joon Cho to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Preston Royster as the At-Large #11 Representative to the Human Rights Commission. Supervisor Gross seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
The Board deferred the appointments of the At-Large #1, and #2 Representatives to the Human Rights Commission.
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT CITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL
LIBRARY BOARD
TREE COMMISSION
Chairman Connolly moved the reappointment of Ms. LaDuska Adriance as the At-Large Chairman’s Representative to the Tree Commission. Supervisor Gross seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
UNIFORMED RETIREMENT SYSTEM
CONFIRMATION:
Supervisor Bulova moved the confirmation of the following appointment to the Unformed Retirement System:
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Second Lieutenant Charles Formeck as the Elected Uniformed Employee Representative
Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
AD HOC COMMITTEES
Supervisor Hudgins moved the appointment of Mr. Joseph Stowers as the Hunter Mill District #2 Representative to the Hunter Mill Road Area Special Study Task Force. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
Supervisor Hudgins moved the appointment of Ms. Sheryl Markham as the Hunter Mill District #5 Representative to the Hunter Mill Road Area Special Study Task Force. Chairman Connolly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
ADDITIONAL BOARD MATTER
15. RESIGNATION OF MR. LAWRENCE FOWLER FROM THE CONSUMER PROTECTION COMMISSION (
(BACs) Supervisor Kauffman announced that after 41 years of serving on the Consumer Protection Commission, Mr. Lawrence Fowler has resigned due to health issues. Supervisor Kauffman asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to invite Mr. Fowler to appear before the Board to be recognized for his many years of service to the Consumer Protection Commission. Without objection, it was so ordered.
AGENDA ITEMS
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16. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS (
Supervisor Gross moved approval of the Administrative Items. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion.
Supervisor Hudgins called the Board’s attention to Admin 4 – Authorization to Advertise a Public Hearing Regarding the Leasing of County-Owned Property Located at 12470 Braddock Road, to the Southwestern Youth Association and discussion ensued with input from Hayden Codding, Assistant County Attorney, and Patricia D. Franckewitz, Director, Department of Community and Recreation Services, concerning the assignment and dedication of field time.
Chairman Connolly called the Board’s attention to Admin 5 – Supplemental Appropriation Resolution AS 06037 for the County Police Department to Accept Funding from ChildSafeNet and discussion ensued with input from Major Robert Callahan, Police Department, and Anthony H. Griffin, County Executive, concerning action by the Board at its December 6, 2004, meeting regarding funding for this program. Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice‑Chairman Bulova and asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to review alternative funding sources for this program to ensure its viability. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.
Supervisor Frey called the Board’s attention to Admin 17 – Authorization to Advertise Public Hearings for Proposed Amendments to the Public Facilities Manual Regarding Stormwater Outfall and Proposed Amendments to the Code of the County of Fairfax, Chapter 101 (Subdivision Ordinance) and Chapter 112 (Zoning Ordinance) Regarding Notification Requirements and discussion ensued concerning the need for the Board to receive the Planning Commission’s recommendations in anticipation of the Board’s public hearing on January 26, 2006.
Further discussion ensued regarding the use of the word “incremental” in the report, with input from Michelle Brickner, Assistant Director, Land Development Services, Department of Public Works and Environmental Services.
The question was called on the motion to approve the administrative items and it 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.”
ADMIN 1 – EXTENSION OF REVIEW PERIODS FOR 2232 REVIEW APPLICATIONS (LEE,
Approved an extension of review period for the following Public Facility (2232) Review Applications:
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2232-L05-8 to
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2232-P05-19 to
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456A-Y97-8-2 to
ADMIN 2 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF FAIRFAX, APPENDIX M, TO ESTABLISH THE CARDINAL FOREST COMMUNITY PARKING DISTRICT (CPD) (BRADDOCK DISTRICT)
(A) Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on
ADMIN 3 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF FAIRFAX, APPENDIX M, TO ESTABLISH THE BURKE CENTRE COMMUNITY PARKING DISTRICT (CPD) (BRADDOCK DISTRICT)
(A) Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on
ADMIN 4 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE LEASING OF COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT
(A) (NOTE: Earlier in the meeting, the Board discussed this item. See page 12.)
Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on January 9, 2006, at 4 p.m. regarding the proposed leasing of County-owned property located at 12470 Braddock Road (Tax Map 66-2-01 Parcel 4D) to the SYA.
ADMIN 5 – SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION (SAR) AS 06037 FOR THE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT FUNDING FROM CHILDSAFENET
(SAR) (NOTE: Earlier in the meeting, the Board took additional action regarding this item. See page 12.)
Approved
ADMIN 6 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING ON SPOT BLIGHT ABATEMENT ORDINANCE FOR
(A) Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on
ADMIN 7 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF THE
(A) Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on
ADMIN 8 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE LEASING OF A PORTION OF COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY AND BARON CAMERON AVENUE TO CINGULAR WIRELESS (HUNTER MILL DISTRICT)
(A) Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on January 9, 2006, at 4 p.m. regarding the proposed leasing of a portion of County-owned property at the intersection of the Fairfax County Parkway and Baron Cameron Avenue, Tax Map Number 17-1 ((12)) 8.
ADMIN 9 – ADDITIONAL TIME TO COMMENCE
(AT) Approved 12 months additional time to commence construction for
ADMIN 10 – ADDITIONAL TIME TO COMMENCE CONSTRUCTION FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION SE 01-L-020,
(AT) Approved 24 months additional time to commence construction for Special Exception Application SE 01-L-020 to
ADMIN 11 – ADDITIONAL TIME TO COMMENCE