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February 10, 2026 ·5:30 PM Final ·There will be an executive session at 5:30 p.m. The regular meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter.

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Agenda — 58 items

  1. 1 The February 10, 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: 976 6030 2389 Webinar Passcode: 038971 Dial-in number: 301-715-8592 Registration:https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ES6aU9uVReyTAWDApJBOsA 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. *******
  2. I. OPENING
  3. 1. Calling the Roll.
  4. 2. Approval of Electronic Participation Resolution. (if needed)
  5. 5 Approval of Electronic Participation Resolution by Council. [ROLL-CALL VOTE] 26-0674
  6. 3. Closed Session.
  7. 7 2.2-3711(A)(6) and (8) - Discussion and consideration of the investment of public funds where competition or bargaining is involved, where, if made public initially, the financial interest of the governmental unit would be adversely affected; and consultation with legal counsel employed or retained by a public body regarding specific legal matters concerning housing policy and budget authority which require the provision of legal advice by such counsel. [ROLL-CALL VOTE] 26-0655
  8. II. OPENING MATTERS
  9. 4. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance
  10. III. Proclamations and Recognitions
  11. 5. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring February as George Washington Birthday Celebration Month. 26-0654
  12. IV. Oral Reports
  13. 6. Oral Reports from Members of City Council on Boards, Commissions, and Committees: *Legislative Subcommittee (Mayor Gaskins) *Council of Governments (COG) - Climate Energy and Environmental Policy Committee (Vice Mayor Bagley) *Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) (Vice Mayor Bagley and Councilman Aguirre) 26-0675
  14. 7. City Council General Updates
  15. 15 City Manager's Oral Report
  16. 8. State of Economy 26-0648
  17. V. Action Docket
  18. 18 Roll-Call Consent Items (9-24)
  19. 9. Receipt of the following resignations from Members of Boards, Commissions, and Committees: a) Beautification Commission Daniya Tamendarova b) Children, Youth, and Families Collaborative Commission Ava Samimi c) Commission for Women Nichelle J. Billips d) Planning Commission David Brown e) Sister Cities Committee Diana Price f) Social Services Advisory Board Maura D. Miller 26-0676
  20. 10. Uncontested Appointments for Boards, Commissions, and Committees: a) Alexandria Housing Affordability Advisory Committee - 3-year term 1 representative of the City’s small business community, including retail, restaurant, or hospitality sectors b) Building Code Board of Appeals - 5-year term 1 citizen member c) Commission on Employment - 2-year term 1 citizen member d) Economic Opportunities Commission - 2-year term 3 Category II - representatives of residents living with low income and/or from historically marginalized communities in the City certified by the Commission e) Historic Alexandria Resources Commission - 2-year term 1 community group representative f) Human Rights Commission - 3-year term 1 Economic Opportunities Commission representative g) Local Emergency Planning Committee - 2-year term 1 representative of broadcast and print media h) Stormwater Utility and Flood Mitigation Advisory Committee 1 member of the Alexandria Federation of Civic Associations 3 members nominated by civic associations in flood affected areas 1 member that is a representative of a business group 2 members that are residents with engineering, environmental, financial or related experience that are not a member of any firm involved with or in pursuit of work proposed or being conducted by the City 1 member with interest or expertise in diversity, race, and social equity and inclusive issues 26-0677
  21. 11. Reading and Acting Upon the Minutes of the Following Meetings of City Council: The Regular Meeting Minutes of October 28, 2025; The Special Meeting Minutes of November 1, 2025 (Budget Retreat); The Regular Meeting Minutes of November 12, 2025; and The Public Hearing Meeting Minutes of November 15, 2025. 26-0584
  22. 12. Resolution Affirming Local Emergency Declaration for January 2026 Snowstorm. [ROLL-CALL VOTE] 26-0647
  23. 13. Consideration of the Monthly Financial Report for the Period Ending December 31, 2025. 26-0627
  24. 14. Consideration of a Grant Application to the National Endowment for the Humanities for the Celebrate America Grant Program. 26-0618
  25. 15. Consideration of a Resolution Rededicating Calhoun Avenue, Stevens Street, and Frost Street 26-0540
  26. 16. Consideration of a Resolution to Support a Grant Application for Regional Roadway Safety Program to the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. 26-0623
  27. 17. Consideration of a Resolution to Support a Grant Application for the Transportation Land-Use Connections Program to the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. 26-0688
  28. 18. Consideration of a Resolution Designating the Potomac Yard Landbay G-G Site a Revitalization Area. 26-0626
  29. 19. Consideration of a Housing Trust Fund Grant of $450,000 to Wesley Housing to Provide Rental Subsidies for Nine Units at the Landbay G-G Project. 26-0691
  30. 20. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an ordinance to temporarily move the polling place in the City Hall Precinct to Lyles Crouch School and temporarily rename the Precinct accordingly. 26-0575
  31. 21. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to amend and reordain the Master Plan of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, by adopting and incorporating therein the amendment heretofore approved by city council to the Old Town North Small Area Plan chapter of such master plan as Master Plan Amendment No. 2025-00005 and no other amendments, and to repeal all provisions of the said master plan as may be inconsistent with such amendment (Implementation Ordinance for Master Plan Amendment No. 2025-00005 associated with 732 North Washington and 710 Madison Streets approved by City Council on January 24, 2026). 26-0631
  32. 22. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to amend and reordain Sheet No. 054.04 of the "Official Zoning Map, Alexandria, Virginia," adopted by Section 1-300 (OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AND DISTRICT BOUNDARIES), of the City of Alexandria Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning the properties at 732 North Washington and 710 Madison Streets from, CD-X/Commercial downtown zone (Old Town North) to CRMU-X/Commercial residential mixed use (Old Town North) zone in accordance with the said zoning map amendment heretofore approved by city council as Rezoning No. 2025-00006 (Implementation Ordinance for Rezoning No. 2025-00006 associated with 732 North Washington and 710 Madison Streets approved by City Council on January 24, 2026). 26-0633
  33. 23. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to amend and reordain Article XII (NONCOMPLIANCE AND NONCONFORMITY) of the City of Alexandria Zoning Ordinance, in accordance with the text amendment heretofore approved by city council as Text Amendment No. 2025-00009 (Implementation Ordinance for Text Amendment No. 2025-00009 for Commercial-to-Residential Conversions approved by City Council on January 24, 2026). 26-0635
  34. 24. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to amend and reordain the Master Plan of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, by adopting and incorporating therein the Green Building Plan chapter heretofore approved by city council as Master Plan Amendment No. 2025-00004 and no other amendments, and to repeal all provisions of the said master plan as may be inconsistent with such amendment (Implementation Ordinance for Master Plan Amendment No. 2025-00004 associated with the Green Building Plan approved by City Council on January 24, 2026). 26-0637
  35. VI. Individual Items (Roll-Call Items)
  36. 25. Update on the 2026 Virginia General Assembly Session. 26-0666
  37. 26. Resolution Certifying the Existence of a Vacancy on the City Council and Authorizing the City Attorney to Petition the Circuit Court of the City of Alexandria for a Writ of Election 26-0687
  38. 27. Consideration of a Request to Release FY 2026 Contingent Reserve funds for the Office of Climate Action 26-0625
  39. 28. Introduction and First Reading, Consideration, and Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Initiate And Establish The Process To Grant An Agreement For The Lease, Management, And Operation Of The Torpedo Factory Arts Center (“TFAC”), Owned By The City Of Alexandria And Located At 105 Union Street. 26-0652
  40. 29. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to amend Sections 3-2-82 and 3-2-85 (Encroachment fees) Article G of Chapter 2 of Title 3 (Finance, Taxation and Procurement) and Section 5-2-29 (Street Encroachments) of Chapter 2 (Streets and Sidewalks) of Title 5 (Transportation and Environmental Services) to allow publicly accessible electrical vehicle charging equipment encroachments into public rights-of-way. 26-0556
  41. 30. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to adopt Section 10-4-28 (Parking in spaces reserved for charging plug-in electric motor vehicles) of the Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia. 26-0642
  42. 31. Duke Street Land Use Plan Update 26-0358
  43. VII. Contested Appointments
  44. 32. Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee - 2-year term 1 citizen member 26-0678
  45. 33. Board of Zoning Appeals - 4-year term 1 citizen member 26-0679
  46. 34. Children, Youth, and Families Collaborative Commission - 3-year term 1 high school student (one year term) 26-0680
  47. 35. Commission on Aging - 3-year term 1 citizen member 26-0681
  48. 36. Historic Restoration & Preservation Commission - 4-year term 1 citizen member 26-0682
  49. 37. Public Health Advisory Commission - 2-year term 1 citizen member who is not a health professional 26-0683
  50. 38. Public Records Advisory Commission - 2-year term 1 citizen member 26-0684
  51. 39. Traffic and Parking Board - 2-year term 1 citizen member 26-0685
  52. 40. Waterfront Commission - 2-year term 1 citizen representative who resides east of Washington Street and North of Pendleton Street 1 citizen representative from Park Planning District I 26-0686
  53. VIII. Other Business
  54. 41. Consideration of City Council Schedule. 26-0649
  55. 42. Closed Session (if needed).
  56. 43. Adjournment.
  57. 57 The Cablecast schedule of Government meetings on Channel 70 can be found here: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/AltDisplay/VideoList.aspx
  58. 58 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. * * * * *