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CLERK'S BOARD SUMMARY REPORT OF ACTIONS OF THE FAIRFAX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TUESDAY May 11, 2010 This does not represent a verbatim transcript of the Board Meeting and is subject to minor change. For the most up-to-date version, check the website http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/bosclerk/main.htm. This document will be made available in an alternative format upon request. Please call 703-324-3151 (VOICE), 703-324-3903 (TTY). 11-10 EBE:ebe 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 Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at 9:38 a.m., there were present: • Chairman Sharon Bulova, presiding • Supervisor John C. Cook, Braddock District • Supervisor John W. Foust, Dranesville District • Supervisor Michael Frey, Sully District • Supervisor Penelope A. Gross, Mason District • Supervisor Patrick S. Herrity, Springfield District • Supervisor Catherine M. Hudgins, Hunter Mill District • Supervisor Gerald W. Hyland, Mount Vernon District • Supervisor Jeffrey C. McKay, Lee 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 County Executive; Regina Stewart, Administrative Assistant, Office of the County Executive; Nancy Vehrs, Clerk to the Board of Supervisors; Patti M. Hicks, Chief Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors; and Denise A. Long, Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors. Board Summary -2- May 11, 2010 BOARD MATTER 1. MOMENT OF SILENCE (9:39 a.m.) Chairman Bulova asked everyone to keep in thoughts the family of Dr. Ross Netherton who died recently. Ross and Nan Netherton were prolific writers who chronicled the history of the County, and their contributions to the County over the years were very much appreciated. Supervisor Frey asked everyone to keep in thoughts the family of Mr. Dallas Porter Hutchison who died recently. He was active in historic preservation, and he was one of the authors of The Chantilly Voices History Project that came out in 1996. Mr. Hutchison was also the first paid firefighter in Fire Station 15 in Chantilly. Supervisor Frey also noted that Canine Molly died last week. Molly and her brother Charger were the first two bloodhounds that the Police Department utilized. He asked everyone to keep in thoughts the Police Department. AGENDA ITEMS 2. PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MAY 2010 AS "ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH" IN FAIRFAX COUNTY AND CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO THE ASIAN AMERICAN HISTORY PROJECT AND SPONSORS (9:42 a.m.) Chairman Bulova introduced and welcomed performers from the Asian Community Service Center who performed the Dragon Dance. Chairman Bulova relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Gross and moved approval of the Proclamation to designate May 2010 as "Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month" in Fairfax County. Supervisor Foust, Supervisor Herrity, and Supervisor McKay, jointly seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. Vice-Chairman Gross returned the gavel to Chairman Bulova. On behalf of Chairman Bulova, Supervisor Gross moved approval of the Certificate of Recognition presented to the Asian American History Project and sponsors for the debut of its book. Supervisor Foust seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. Chairman Bulova, on behalf of the Board, warmly welcomed Mr. David Wang, Office of Asian/Pacific American Affairs, who presented a proclamation on behalf of Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley proclaiming May as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. Board Summary -3- May 11, 2010 Supervisor Gross acknowledged the presence of Ms. Jackie Bong-Wright, author of Autumn Cloud, and warmly welcomed her to the Board Auditorium. 3. PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MAY 9–15, 2010, AS “POLICE WEEK” AND MAY 15 AS “PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY” IN FAIRFAX COUNTY (10:19 a.m.) Chairman Bulova relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Gross and moved approval of the Proclamation to designate May 9–15, 2010, as "Police Week" and May 15 as “Police Officers Memorial Day” in Fairfax County to honor those officers and sheriff’s deputies who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the community, including: Detective Vicky O. Armel Police Office Karen Bassford Captain Tommy Bernal Master Police Officer Michael E. Garbarino Special Police Office Hendrik “Sandy” Gideonse Deputy Sheriff George A. Malcolm Second Lieutenant Francis “Frank” J. Stecco This motion was multiply seconded and it carried by unanimous vote. Vice-Chairman Gross returned the gavel to Chairman Bulova. 4. PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MAY 22, 2010, AS "GIRL POWER DAY" IN FAIRFAX COUNTY (10:27 a.m.) Supervisor Hudgins moved approval of the Proclamation to designate May 22, 2010, as "Girl Power Day" in Fairfax County. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. 5. CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO LAKE BRADDOCK SECONDARY SCHOOL BAND AND ITS DIRECTOR, ROY HOLDER (10:35 a.m.) Supervisor Cook moved approval of the Certificates of Recognition presented to the Lake Braddock Secondary School band and its director, Roy Holder, for their accomplishments. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of eight, Supervisor Frey and Supervisor McKay being out of the room. Board Summary -4- May 11, 2010 6. CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO THE CHANTILLY YOUTH ASSOCIATION (CYA) CHEER SELECT SQUAD AND THE CHEER SELECT UNDER TEAM (10:43 a.m.) Supervisor Frey moved approval of the Certificates of Recognition presented to the CYA Cheer Select Squad for winning the US National Competition, as well as the Cheer Select Under Team for being named the Overall Level Winner. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor McKay being out of the room. 7. PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MAY 2010 AS "COMMUNITY ACTION MONTH" IN FAIRFAX COUNTY (10:49 a.m.) (BACs) Supervisor Foust moved approval of the Proclamation to designate May 2010 as "Community Action Month" in Fairfax County. Supervisor Gross and Supervisor McKay jointly seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. 8. PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MAY 16–22, 2010, AS "PUBLIC WORKS WEEK" IN FAIRFAX COUNTY (10:59 a.m.) Chairman Bulova relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Gross and moved approval of the Proclamation to designate May 16–22, 2010, as "Public Works Week" in Fairfax County. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. Vice-Chairman Gross returned the gavel to Chairman Bulova. 9. 10:30 A.M. – PRESENTATION OF THE HISTORY COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT (11:11 a.m.) (BACs) Debbie Robison, Chairman of the History Commission, introduced the following members of the Commission: • Elise Ruff Murray, Vice-Chairman • Naomi Zeavin, Historian #1 • Lynne Garvey-Hodge, Citizen #4 • Esther McCullough, Citizen #10 Ms. Robison presented the History Commission’s annual report and noted the following: • Four Historic Markers were installed and dedicated by the Marker Committee Board Summary -5- May 11, 2010 • Sixteen properties were added to the inventory of historic sites • The History Commission’s fifth annual conference theme was: “Fairfax: This is YOUR County!” • A list of names and terms of service for all former Chairs of the Board from 1870–Present is available on the website at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/histcomm/ Discussion ensued, with input from Ms. Robison and Linda C. Blank, Historic Preservation Planner, Planning Division, Department of Planning and Zoning, regarding: • A listing of all past members of the Board since 1870 and a list of date of service. • Tysons Corner and what needs preserving. • The list of historic sites and its accuracy. • Keeping and maintaining historic sites and looking into methods used by other jurisdictions in preserving these properties. • Policies and programs that can be adopted that could help in the preservation of historic properties. DAL:dal 10. 10:45 A.M. – PRESENTATION OF THE ADVISORY SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD (ASSB) ANNUAL REPORT (11:32 a.m.) (BACs) Marcus B. Simon, Chairman, ASSB, presented its annual report, summarizing challenges and accomplishments from calendar year 2009. He highlighted several of the statistics, as follows: • Public Assistance caseload increased 13 percent • SkillSource Center usage increased 33 percent • Adult Protective Services increased 8 percent • Child Protective Services increased 2 percent • Domestic and Sexual Violence Services increased 9 percent • Families participating in parenting classes increased 31 percent Board Summary -6- May 11, 2010 • Average number of children in foster care decreased 13 percent Mr. Simon noted that the format of the report has changed this year. He also noted that the report can be found on the web at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/assb/. Supervisor Hudgins complimented the ASSB on the new format of the report and asked unanimous consent that the Board direct staff to provide information regarding the programs for youth training and jobs and whether any of the funding from the Workforce Investment Board are being utilized. Without objection, it was so ordered. Discussion ensued, with input from Mr. Simon; Kathy Froyd, Director, Child, Youth, and Family Services Division, Department of Family Services (DFS); and Barbara Antley, Adult and Aging Division, DFS, regarding: • The impact of the County’s relationship with the State regarding resources for healthy families • Public assistance for needy families • Disability Services Planning and Development Chairman Bulova noted some of the workload numbers in public assistance and thanked staff of the Department of Family Services for thinking of reorganizational efficiencies and ways to continue to provide an increased amount and level of service to a growing needy community during these difficult budget times. Anthony H. Griffin, County Executive, noted that the numbers for the first six months of Fiscal Year 2010 exceeded the entire previous year. 11. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS (11:48 a.m.) Supervisor Gross moved approval of the Administrative Items. Supervisor Hyland seconded the motion.