REPORT OF ACTIONS OF THE
MONDAY
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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 Sharon Bulova, Braddock District
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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 Gerald W.
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Supervisor Dana Kauffman,
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Supervisor Elaine McConnell, Springfield District
Supervisor Linda Q. Smyth, Providence District
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. MOMENT OF SILENCE (
Chairman Connolly asked everyone to keep in thoughts Captain Greg Hedrick, Fire and Rescue Department, who is continuing his recovery from burn injuries he sustained while in the line of duty. On behalf of the Board, Chairman Connolly extended well wishes to Mr. Hedrick.
Supervisor Smyth asked everyone to keep in thoughts the family of Carolyn Taylor, wife of Herbert Taylor, who died last week. Supervisor Smyth said Mr. Taylor has done a great deal for the County, was one of the Lords Fairfax, and served on the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB).
Supervisor Hudgins asked everyone to keep in thoughts the family of Ms. Beverly Sharp, who died recently. Ms. Sharp and her family were early Restonians and helped to develop the community and made many contributions, including her recent planning of
Supervisor DuBois asked everyone to keep in thoughts the family of eight-year-old Cameron McClain, who died of leukemia. He was the son of
Supervisor DuBois asked everyone to keep in thoughts the Cheatham, Price, and Buro families, and particularly Carol Buro, who is an employee with the Department of Family Services. Over the holidays a terrible tragedy took place in McLean/Great Falls, which resulted in five deaths and forever changed the lives of these three families. For the record, Supervisor DuBois commended the Police Department for its professional response to this case, and particularly its Victim’s Assistance Services staff for its ongoing work with these families.
Chairman Connolly noted that, as a result of this unfortunate tragedy, the homicide rate in the County increased. He said that most of the homicides that occurred in the County involved either family-related members or acquaintances, and were not random killings.
(NOTE: Later in the meeting, the Board discussed the County’s low crime. See Clerk’s Summary Item CL#40.)
Supervisor Frey asked everyone to keep in thoughts the family of Laura Harsh, who died recently. She was the daughter of Trudy Harsh, Sully District Representative to the CSB.
Chairman Connolly asked everyone to keep in thoughts the family of Ms. Agnes Morrison. She was the mother of Patrick Morrison, former firefighter and member of the International Association of Firefighters.
AGENDA ITEMS
2. RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO MS. DIANE MILLER (
Supervisor Bulova, jointly with Supervisor McConnell and Chairman Connolly, moved approval of the Resolution of Recognition presented to Ms. Diane Miller of
3. CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO MS. ELISABETH GRIFFITH AND MR. STEPHEN HOCKETT (
Supervisor DuBois moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to Ms. Elisabeth Griffith for receiving a 2005 Distinguished Educational Leadership Award from The Washington Post. Supervisor Smyth seconded the motion.
Supervisor Hudgins moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to Mr. Stephen Hockett for receiving a 2005 Distinguished Educational Leadership Award from The Washington Post. Supervisor Bulova seconded the motion.
The question was called on the motions, which carried by unanimous vote.
4. PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING JANUARY 2006 AS “MENTORING MONTH” IN
Supervisor Bulova moved approval of the Proclamation to designate January 2006 as “Mentoring Month” in
5. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO JIMMIE JENKINS, DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (DPWES) AND STAFF (
Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to Jimmie Jenkins, Director, DPWES, and staff for increasing by 71 percent the capital construction projects completed in Fiscal Year (FY) 2005 over those completed in FY 2004. Supervisor Hyland and Vice-Chairman Bulova jointly seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote.
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.
6. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO STAFF OF
Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to staff of Fairfax County Cable Channel 16 for receiving the Overall Excellence in Government Access Award from the
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.
7. CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT FOR HUMAN SERVICES (DSMHS), THE COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD (CSB), AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) (
Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to representatives from DSMHS for receiving the FOSE Homeland Security Center Award. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion.
Chairman Connolly moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to CSB for receiving the FOSE Homeland Security Center Award. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion.
Chairman Connolly moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to GIS for receiving the FOSE E-Town Award. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion.
The question was called on the motions, which carried by unanimous vote.
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8. 10 A.M. – BOARD ORGANIZATION AND APPOINTMENTS OF BOARD MEMBERS TO VARIOUS REGIONAL AND INTERNAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (
Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and asked unanimous consent that the Board approve the list of Appointments of
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.
The entire list is as follows:
APPOINTMENTS OF BOARD MEMBERS TO VARIOUS REGIONAL AGENCIES, COMMITTEES, AND SUBCOMMITTEES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2006
INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMMITTEES
Gerald Hyland – Chairman
Penelope Gross
Dana Kauffman
Gerald Connolly
Penelope Gross – Chairman
Linda Smyth
Joan DuBois
Gerald Connolly
Gerald Connolly – Chairman
Gerald Hyland
Dana Kauffman
Linda Smyth
Sharon Bulova – Chairman
Elaine McConnell
Linda Smyth
Gerald Connolly
Penelope Gross – Chairman
Linda Smyth
Joan DuBois
Gerald Connolly
Dana Kauffman – Chairman
Gerald Hyland
Gerald Connolly
HERNDON
Joan DuBois – Chairman
Catherine Hudgins
Gerald Connolly
Michael Frey – Chairman
Catherine Hudgins
Joan DuBois
Gerald Connolly
PRINCE WILLIAM
(includes UOSA, City of
Michael Frey – Chairman
Gerald Hyland
Elaine McConnell
Gerald Connolly
INTERGOVERNMENTAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
(including Federal and State)
COMMUNITY CRIMINAL JUSTICE BOARD
Catherine Hudgins
METROPOLITAN
COG BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Penelope Gross – Principal
Gerald Connolly – Principal
Joan DuBois – Principal
Sharon Bulova – Alternate
Michael Frey – Alternate
Dana Kauffman – Alternate
COG METROPOLITAN
Dana Kauffman – Principal
Linda Smyth – Principal
Sharon Bulova – Principal
Gerald Hyland – Alternate (for any member)
Joan DuBois – Principal
Gerald Hyland – Principal
Michael Frey – Alternate (for either member)
COG
Penelope Gross – Principal
Gerald Hyland – Principal
COG HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Catherine Hudgins – Principal
COG PUBLIC SAFETY POLICY COMMITTEE
Penelope Gross – Principal
COG METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT POLICY COMMITTEE
Michael Frey – Principal
Sharon Bulova – Principal
Dana Kauffman – Principal
COG TASK FORCE ON REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY ISSUES
Penelope Gross
COG TRANSPORTATION PLANNING BOARD
Linda Smyth – Principal
Catherine Hudgins – Principal
Gerald Connolly – Alternate
Joan DuBois – Alternate
CLEAN AIR PARTNERS
Sharon Bulova
Gerald Connolly
Elaine McConnell
INOVA HEALTH SYSTEMS BOARD
Elaine McConnell
IHS HOSPITALS BOARD
Penelope Gross
Gerald Hyland
LIAISON WITH
Sharon Bulova
NORTHERN VIRGINIA REGIONAL COMMISSION (NVRC)
(Formerly the
Sharon Bulova
Gerald Connolly
Penelope Gross
Catherine Hudgins
Elaine McConnell
Joan DuBois
Linda Smyth
(including WMATA and VRE Representatives)
Sharon Bulova – Principal (VRE Operation)
Gerald Connolly
Catherine Hudgins – Alternate (WMATA)
Dana Kauffman – Principal (WMATA) and Principal (VRE Operation)
Elaine McConnell – Principal (VRE Operation)
Penelope Gross
ROUTE 28 HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT COMMISSION
Gerald Connolly
Michael Frey
Catherine Hudgins
Joan DuBois
(Appointed by NVTC. The Board of Supervisors makes recommendations for consideration.)
Dana Kauffman – Principal
Catherine Hudgins – Alternate
VACo BOARD OF DIRECTORS (REGIONAL DIRECTORS)
Penelope Gross
Catherine Hudgins
Linda Smyth
INTRAGOVERNMENTAL AND OTHER COMMITTEES
AUDIT COMMITTEE
Gerald Connolly – Chairman
Sharon Bulova
Elaine McConnell
Joan DuBois
BOARD PROCEDURES COMMITTEE
Penelope Gross – Chairman
Joan DuBois – Co-Chairman
BUDGET POLICY AND REORGANIZATION COMMITTEE
(Committee of the Whole)
Sharon Bulova – Chairman
Joan DuBois – Vice-Chairman
COMMITTEE ON AGING
(Committee of the Whole)
Dana Kauffman – Chairman
Joan DuBois – Vice-Chairman
DEVELOPMENT PROCESS COMMITTEE
(Committee of the Whole)
Michael Frey – Chairman
Penelope Gross – Vice-Chairman
ECONOMIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Elaine McConnell – Chairman
Gerald Connolly
Catherine Hudgins
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE
(Committee of the Whole)
Penelope Gross – Chairman
Sharon Bulova – Vice-Chairman
FIRE COMMISSION
Gerald Hyland
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(Committee of the Whole)
Catherine Hudgins – Chairman
Dana Kauffman – Vice-Chairman
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
(Committee of the Whole)
Catherine Hudgins – Chairman
Penelope Gross – Vice-Chairman
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
(Committee of the Whole)
Linda Smyth – Chairman
Catherine Hudgins – Vice-Chairman
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
(Committee of the Whole)
Gerald Connolly – Chairman
PERSONNEL AND REORGANIZATION COMMITTEE
(Committee of the Whole)
Penelope Gross – Chairman
Joan DuBois – Vice-Chairman
REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE
Gerald Hyland – Chairman
Penelope Gross
Dana Kauffman
Gerald Connolly
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
(Committee of the Whole)
Elaine McConnell – Chairman
Catherine Hudgins – Vice-Chairman
9. RE-APPOINTMENT OF BRADDOCK DISTRICT SUPERVISOR SHARON BULOVA AS VICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS (
Supervisor Gross moved the reappointment of Supervisor Bulova as Vice‑Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Supervisor Hudgins seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote.
10. 10 A.M. – APPOINTMENT TO THE
(APPT) Supervisor Hyland moved the appointment of Ms. Mattie Palmore to fill the unexpired term of Mr. David Bender as the Mount Vernon District Representative to the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board. Supervisor Bulova and Supervisor Hudgins jointly seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
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11. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS (
Supervisor Gross moved approval of the Administrative Items. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion.
Supervisor Smyth called the Board’s attention to Admin 4 – Authorization to Advertise Public Hearings to Consider Proposed Amendments to the Public Facilities Manual (PFM) Regarding Pavement Design Requirements for Pipestem Driveways, Density Testing, and the Timing of Director Approval of Alternate Pavement Sections and Special Designs and discussion ensued with input from Judy Cronauer, Engineer III, Code Analysis Division, Department of Public Works and Environmental Services, concerning pervious pavers.
Supervisor Gross called the Board’s attention to Admin 6 – Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2006 and asked unanimous consent that the Board meeting on June 19, 2006, be moved to June 26, 2006, to prevent a conflict with a meeting of the National Association of Regional Councils. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Chairman Connolly relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Bulova and asked unanimous consent that the Board:
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Reserve July 24, 2006, as a potential Board meeting date, rather than approve it as a scheduled meeting date, with a final decision to be made later in the year.
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Reserve
Without objection, it was so ordered.
Vice-Chairman Bulova returned the gavel to Chairman Connolly.
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 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING TO OBTAIN CITIZEN INPUT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND RECREATION SERVICES’ (CRS) GRANT APPLICATION TO THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA FOR THREE REPLACEMENT VEHICLES
(A) Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on
ADMIN 2 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF FAIRFAX, APPENDIX G, TO EXPAND THE ROBINSON RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT (RPPD), DISTRICT 17 (BRADDOCK DISTRICT)
(A) Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on
ADMIN 3 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE PUBLIC HEARINGS TO CONSIDER PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE PUBLIC FACILITIES MANUAL (PFM) AND THE CODE OF THE
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Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Planning Commission on
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Adopted the Resolution authorizing the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Planning Commission on |
ADMIN 4 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE PUBLIC HEARINGS TO CONSIDER PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE PUBLIC FACILITIES MANUAL (PFM) REGARDING PAVEMENT DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR PIPESTEM DRIVEWAYS, DENSITY TESTING, AND THE TIMING OF DIRECTOR APPROVAL OF ALTERNATE PAVEMENT SECTIONS AND SPECIAL DESIGNS
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Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Planning Commission on February 2, 2006, at 8:15 p.m. and before the Board on February 27, 2006, at 4 p.m. to consider proposed amendments to the PFM regarding pavement design requirements for pipestem driveways, density testing, and the timing of Director approval of alternate pavement sections and special designs.
ADMIN 5 – RESOLUTION TO INSTALL "WATCH FOR CHILDREN" SIGNS ON WILLOWMEADE DRIVE (SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT), FLORENCE LANE (LEE DISTRICT), CAVALCADE STREET AND RUNWAY LANE (DRANESVILLE DISTRICT), AND MAGIC LEAF ROAD AND POTOMAC VIEW BOULEVARD (MOUNT VERNON DISTRICT) AS PART OF THE RESIDENTIAL TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM (R-TAP)
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· Adopted the Resolution endorsing the installation of "Watch for Children" signs as part of the Department of Transportation's R‑TAP at the following locations:
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ADMIN 6 – BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ MEETING SCHEDULE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2006
(NOTE: Earlier in the meeting, the Board took additional action regarding this item. See page 11.)
Adopted the Board’s meeting schedule for January through December 2006.
ADMIN 7 – ADDITIONAL TIME TO COMMENCE CONSTRUCTION FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION SE 97-Y-042, FAI OLD CENTREVILLE LLC (SULLY DISTRICT)
(AT) Approved the request for six months of additional time to commence construction for Special Exception Application SE 97-Y-042, FAI Old Centreville LLC to
ADMIN 8 – ADDITIONAL TIME TO COMMENCE
(AT) Approved the request for 18 months of additional time to commence construction for Special Exception Amendment Application SEA 89-C-027-9, Columbia Regency Retail Partners, LLC to
ADMIN 9 – AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSDIER A PROPOSAL TO ABANDON A PORTION OF FOLEY STREET (MOUNT VERNON DISTRICT)
(A) Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing to be held before the Board on
12. A-1 – APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE
On motion of Supervisor Kauffman, seconded by Supervisor Hyland, and carried by unanimous vote, the Board concurred in the recommendation of staff and approved up to $6 million from funds available at the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority for the Huntington Metrorail Station parking garage.
13. A-2 – ADOPTION OF THE POPES HEAD CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN (BRADDOCK AND SPRINGFIELD DISTRICTS) (
Supervisor McConnell asked unanimous consent that this item be deferred until
Chairman Connolly noted that he had questions on the cost structure of the plan. Supervisor Gross stated that she would support a two week deferral and asked that a meeting with appropriate staff be scheduled as soon as possible. Chairman Connolly stated that he would host that meeting with Supervisor McConnell.
Supervisor Bulova noted that the list of stormwater facilities did not include one in The Cloisters. Discussion ensued with input from Paul Shirey, Engineer III, Stormwater Planning Division, Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) concerning the listing of privately and publicly owned facilities on page 3-5 of the Popes Head Creek Watershed Management Plan report.