City Council Legislative Meeting

ZOOM Webinar

Agenda — 34 items

1. 1 PLEASE NOTE: The January 27, 2026 Legislative Meeting of the Alexandria City Council is being held electronically via Zoom webinar. Due to the Declaration of Emergency related to winter weather issued by Governor Spanberger on January 22, 2026, and the local declaration of an emergency as declared by the City Manager on January 24, 2026, the Legislative Meeting of the Alexandria City Council will be held electronically pursuant to the Virginia Code Section 2.2-3708.2(A)(3), to discharge the City Council’s lawful purposes, duties, and responsibilities. All the members of the City Council and staff are participating from remote locations through a video conference on Zoom. This meeting is being held electronically, unless a determination is made that it is safe enough to be held in person in the City Council Chamber at the Del Pepper Community Resources Center, 4850 Mark Center Drive, Alexandria, Virginia, 22311. The meeting can be access by the public via Zoom by following the link below: Webinar ID: 950 2788 1426 Webinar Passcode: 056334 Dial-in number: 301-715-8592 Registration: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XhsbjjqGQV6edGIqE5pqqw 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. ******* 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. ******* Webinar ID: 950 2788 1426 Webinar Passcode: 056334 Dial-in number: 301-715-8592 Registration: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XhsbjjqGQV6edGIqE5pqqw 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. ******* 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. 3. Closed Session (if needed)
6. 6 Executive Session - Consideration of a closed executive session to discuss a personnel matter. [ROLL-CALL VOTE] 26-0595
7. II. Opening Matters
8. 4. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance
9. III. Proclamations and Recognitions
10. 5 Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing February as Black History Month. 26-0597
11. IV. Oral Reports
12. 12 City Council on Boards, Commissions and Committees
13. 6. Oral Reports from Members of City Council on Boards, Commissions, and Committees: *Council of Governments (COG) - Board of Directors (Mayor Gaskins) *Health and Safety Coordinating Committee (Mayor Gaskins and Councilwoman Greene) *Legislative Subcommittee (Mayor Gaskins and Councilman McPike) *City Council/School Board Subcommittee (Mayor Gaskins and Councilman Chapman) *Children, Youth and Families Collaborative Commission (Vice Mayor Bagley) *Virginia Railway Express (VRE) (Vice Mayor Bagley) *Waterfront Commission (Vice Mayor Bagley) *Gang Prevention Community Task Force (Vice Mayor Bagley and Councilman Elnoubi) *Alexandria Campaign on Adolescent Pregnancy (ACAP) (Councilman Aguirre and Vice Mayor Bagley) *Council of Governments (COG) Transportation Planning Board (TPB) (Councilman Aguirre) *Alexandria Workforce Development (Councilman Elnoubi and Councilman McPike) 26-0641
14. 7. City Council General Member Updates
15. 8. City Manager's Oral Report
16. V. ACTION DOCKET
17. 17 Roll-Call Consent Items (9-13)
18. 9. Consideration of a Resolution Approving FR Ambulance LLC to Provide Private Medical Transports in the City of Alexandria 26-0493
19. 10. Consideration of a Resolution Regarding the Transfer of Unencumbered Appropriations by the City Manager or Designee. 26-0607
20. 11. Consideration of Grant Applications to the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation for the FY 2027 State Aid Grant Programs for Capital and Operating Assistance, MERIT, CAP Workforce Development, and TRIP 26-0555
21. 12. Consideration of a Grant Application to the FY 2026 Combatting Hate Crimes Grant Program through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). 26-0577
22. 13. Consideration of the Appointment of City Representatives to the City of Alexandria Supplemental Retirement Board and Firefighters and Police Officers Pension Board. 26-0591
23. VI. Individual Action Items
24. 14. Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG) Presentation on DMVMoves 26-0596
25. 15. Consideration of a Resolution Endorsing the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG) and Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority (WMATA) Boards DMVMoves Plan. 26-0639
26. 16. Consideration of Modifications to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Funding Agreement for the Potomac Yard Metrorail Station [ROLL-CALL VOTE] 26-0511
27. 17. Consideration of the City Strategic Plan for FY26-FY28. 26-0544
28. 18. Housing 2040 Plan Work Session 26-0356
29. VII. Other Business
30. 19. Consideration of City Council Schedule. 26-0594
31. 20. Closed Session (cont.) (if needed)
32. 21. Adjournment.
33. 33 The Cablecast schedule of Government meetings on Channel 70 can be found here: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/AltDisplay/VideoList.aspx
34. 34 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. * * * * *