City Council Legislative Meeting

Agenda — 57 items

1. 1 The October 13, 2026 Legislative Meeting of the Alexandria City Council is being held in the City Council Chamber at Del Pepper Community Resource Center (4850 Mark Center Drive, Room 1305, Alexandria, Virginia 22311) and electronically. Members of the City Council and staff are participating either in-person or from a remote location through a video conference call on Zoom webinar. The meeting can be accessed by government channel 70, streaming on the City's website, and can be accessed via Zoom by the following link: Webinar ID: 978 1462 3494 Passcode: 698968 Dial-in number: 301-715-8592 Registration Link: https://alexandriava.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bsEGWd2wRxWgX43l55_OmQ If you use the Zoom webinar application, please be sure you have updated the application to the latest version for the best results. If you are unable to access the Zoom webinar, please use the Dial-In number to access the meeting. ***PLEASE LOG-IN EARLY IF POSSIBLE*** Links: Meeting Agenda and Live Webcast The meeting will be webcast live and video and audio recordings will be available a few days after the meeting. Zoom Registration Form If you wish to use Zoom to watch the meeting or to address Council, you must register first. Submission of written statements is encouraged. Please verify the meeting date on the City's website. If you have prepared statement or written comments for the record you may email it to the City Clerk at CouncilComment@alexandriava.gov. ******* Individuals requiring translation services should contact the City Clerk and Clerk of Council at gloria.sitton@alexandriava.gov or at 703.746.4550. We request that you provide a 48-hour notice so that the proper arrangements may be made. Please specify the language for translation when you make the request. Las personas que requieran servicios de traducción deben comunicarse con el Secretario de la Ciudad y el Secretario del Consejo en gloria.sitton@alexandriava.gov o al 703.746.4550. Le solicitamos que proporcione un aviso de 48 horas para que se puedan hacer los arreglos necesarios. Por favor, especifique el idioma de traducción cuando realice la solicitud. ****** Individuals with disabilities who require assistance or special arrangements to participate in the City Council meeting may call the City Clerk and Clerk of Council Office at 703.746.4550 (TTY/TDD 838.5056). We request that you provide a 48-hour notice so that the proper arrangements may be made. City meetings are closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.
2. I. OPENING
3. 3 Landmark Community Development Authority Board Meeting 27-1190
4. 1. Calling the Roll.
5. 5 Approval of Electronic Participation Resolution (if needed).
6. 2. Approval of Electronic Participation Resolution by City Council. [ROLL-CALL VOTE] 27-1389
7. II. Closed Session
8. 3. Executive Session - VA Code Section 2.2-3711(A)(6) - Discussion or consideration of the investment of public funds where competition or bargaining is involved, where, if made public initially, the financial interest of the City would be adversely affected. 27-1350
9. III. OPENING MATTERS
10. 4. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance
11. IV. Proclamations and Recognitions
12. 5. Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing the Honorees of the Ben Brenman Award. 27-1346
13. 6. Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of Tenants and Workers United. 27-1348
14. 7. Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 27-1349
15. V. Oral Reports
16. 16 City Council Reports on Boards, Commissions,and Committees:
17. 8. Oral Reports from Members of City Council on Boards, Commissions, and Committees: *Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)(Councilman Elnoubi) *Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) (Councilman Aguirre and Vice Mayor Bagley) *Eisenhower Partnership Board of Directors (Councilwoman Greene and Mayor Gaskins) *Citizens Corp Council (Councilwoman Greene and Councilwoman Marks) *Council of Governments (COG) - Chesapeake Bay Water Resources and Policy Committee (Councilwoman Greene) *COG - Food and Agricultural Regional Member (FARM) Policy Committee (Councilwoman Greene) 27-1390
18. 9. City Council General Updates
19. 19 City Manager's Oral Report
20. 10. State of the Economy 27-1345
21. 11. State of ALEX911 27-1355
22. VI. Action Docket
23. 23 Roll-Call Consent Items (12-20)
24. 12. Receipt of resignations from Members of Boards, Commissions, and Committees. 27-1391
25. 13. Uncontested Appointments for Board, Commission, and Committees 27-1392
26. 14. Reading and Acting upon the Meeting Minutes of the following meetings: The Regular Meeting Minutes of September 8, 2026; The Public Hearing Meeting Minutes of September 19, 2026; The Regular Meeting Minutes of September 22, 2026; and The Special Meeting Minutes of October 2, 2026. 27-1377
27. 15. Consideration of the Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) Center for Economic Support Grant Award from the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS). 27-1332
28. 16. Consideration of a Resolution Supporting the City's Submitted Application for a Catalyst Grant through the World Wildlife Fund National Household Wasted Food Prevention Project. 27-1339
29. 17. Consideration of a Retroactive Grant Renewal Application for the Virginia Department of Education At-Risk After School Meal Program for the FY 2027 School Year Sponsored by the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities. 27-1341
30. 18. Consideration of a Grant Application to the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) for Gun Violence Awareness and Prevention Initiatives. 27-1342
31. 19. Consideration of the Monthly Financial Report for the Period Ending August 31, 2026. 27-1343
32. 20. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Section 13-1-3 (COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES AND RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES - NIGHT ILLUMINATION) of Chapter 1 (GENERAL OFFENSES) of Title 13 (MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES) of the Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended. 27-1234
33. VII. Individual Action Items (Roll-Call Vote)
34. 21. Appointment of Viewer for 406 E. Alexandria Avenue (Vacation No. 2024-00002) and 408 E. Alexandria Avenue (Vacation No. 2024-00001). 27-1374
35. 22. Consideration of a Resolution to Establish a Friendship City Relationship with Osijek, Croatia. 27-1368
36. VIII. CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS
37. 23. Alexandria Gang Prevention Community Task Force - 3-year term One citizen member 27-1393
38. 24. Alexandria Transportation Commission - 3-year term One citizen member who shall be a resident residing East of Quaker Lane possessing qualifications in land-use, transportation and/or municipal finance One citizen member who shall be a resident residing East of Quaker Lane 27-1394
39. 25. Archaeological Commission - 4-year term One Visit Alexandria representative or a representative of tourism 27-1395
40. 26. Beautification Commission - 2-year term One citizen member 27-1396
41. 27. Board of Zoning Appeals - 4-year term One citizen member 27-1397
42. 28. Children, Youth and Families Collaborative Commission - 3-year term One community member with expertise in children, youth and family issues, public safety, medical/health related profession or non-profit experience 27-1398
43. 29. Commission for the Arts - 3-year term One professional in fields relevant to arts and cultural development, including cultural planning, marketing, finance, funding, tourism, promotion, nonprofit organizational development, and real estate development 27-1399
44. 30. Commission for Women - 3-year term One citizen member 27-1400
45. 31. Commission on Aging - 3-year term One representative of older persons One citizen member who is 60 years of age or older 27-1401
46. 32. Commission on Persons with Disabilities - 2-year term One citizen member 27-1402
47. 33. Community Services Board - 3-year term One citizen member 27-1403
48. 34. Park and Recreation Commission - 3-year term One member representing Planning District I 27-1404
49. 35. Potomac Yard Design Advisory Committee - 2-year term One member who represents the Potomac West area 27-1405
50. 36. Public Health Advisory Commission - 2-year term One citizen member, who shall be health professionals and at the time of appointment derive, or within the previous five years derived, their principal income from providing health care, health services or health related activities 27-1406
51. 37. Public Records Advisory Commission - 2-year term One citizen member 27-1407
52. XI. Other Business
53. 38. Consideration of City Council Schedule. 27-1344
54. 39. Closed Session (cont.)(if needed)
55. 40. Adjournment.
56. 56 The Cablecast schedule of Government meetings on Channel 70 can be found here: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/AltDisplay/VideoList.aspx
57. 57 This docket is subject to change. * * * * * Full-text copies of ordinances, resolutions, and agenda items are available in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of the Council. Meeting materials are also available on-line at alexandriava.gov/council. * * * * * Individuals with disabilities who require assistance or special arrangements to participate in the City Council meeting may call the City Clerk and Clerk of Council's Office at 703-746-4550 (TTY/TDD 838-5056). We request that you provide a 48-hour notice so that the proper arrangements may be made. City Council meetings are closed-captioned for the hearing impaired. * * * * *

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