City Council Legislative Meeting

Council Chamber

Agenda — 57 items

1. 1 The September 9, 2025 Legislative Meeting of the Alexandria City Council is being held in the Council Chamber (301 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia, 22314) 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: 910 4344 3834 Webinar Passcode: 043719 Dial-in number: 301-715-8592 Registration: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0izMxfDxQ22wXhAwYypyqQ 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. 1. Calling the Roll.
3. 2. Approval of Electronic Participation Resolution (if needed).
4. 4 Closed Session.
5. 3. 6:15 p.m. – Executive Session - 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. [ROLL-CALL VOTE] 26-0160
6. 6 Opening Matters
7. 4. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance
8. 8 Proclamations and Recognitions
9. 5. Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing Sickle Cell Awareness Month. 26-0109
10. 6. Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing September as Suicide Prevention Month. 26-0161
11. 11 Oral Reports
12. 12 City Council on Boards, Commissions, and Committees
13. 7. Oral Reports from Members of City Council on Boards, Commissions, and Committees: *ARHA Redevelopment Work Group (Mayor Gaskins and Councilman Chapman) *Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) (Vice Mayor Bagley and Councilman Aguirre) *Virginia Railway Express (VRE) (Vice Mayor Bagley) *Eco-City Steering Committee (Vice Mayor Bagley and Councilman McPike) *Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC) (Councilman Chapman and Councilwoman Greene) 26-0193
14. 8. City Council Member General Updates
15. 9. City Manager Oral Report
16. 16 Dominion Energy Update. 26-0208
17. 17 State of the Economy. 26-0207
18. 18 Action Docket
19. 19 Roll-Call Consent Items (10- 26)
20. 10. Reading and Acting Upon Minutes from the Following Meetings of City Council: The Regular Meeting Minutes of June 10, 2025; The Public Hearing Meeting Minutes of June 14, 2025; The Regular Meeting Minutes of June 24, 2025; and The Special Public Hearing Meeting Minutes of July 1, 2025. 26-0159
21. 11. Receipt of the following resignations from Member of Boards, Commissions, and Committees: a) Beautification Commission Alexandra Garza Felicia Hackett Sarah Hill Kelsey Pramik b) Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee Amy Friedlander c) Citizen Corps Susan Reinertson d) Commission on Persons with Disabilities Jake Griffin e) Economic Opportunities Commission Taylor Phillips f) Historic Alexandria Resources Commission Tim Rose g) Local Emergency Planning Committee Vernon Miles h) Potomac Yard Design Advisory Committee Nicholas Gueterman i) Sister Cities Committee Jose Mandujano James Morrison 26-0206
22. 12. Uncontested Appointments for Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Alexandria Gang Prevention Community Task Force – 3-year term 1 member from and representing Alexandria Elementary Schools b) Alexandria Housing Affordability Advisory Committee – 3-year term 1 representative of the City’s Faith Community c) Board of Architectural Review – 3-year term 1 citizen member d) Children, Youth, and Families Collaborative Commission – 3-year term 1 high school student (one year term) e) Citizen Corps Council – 3-year term 1 citizen member f) Commission on Employment – 2-year term 1 representative from a recognized area business including minority-owned and small business g) Community Services Board – 3-year term 2 family members of a consumer h) Economic Opportunities Commission – 2-year term 1 Category III – representative of business industry, labor, religious, welfare or other private groups and interests certified by the Commission i) Environmental Policy Commission – 2-year term 1 member from the field of environmental sciences (e.g. environmental/sanitary engineering, ecology, geology, botany, hydrology, chemistry) or who have Alexandria waterfront expertise j) George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee – 2-year term 1 member nominated by the Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association 1 citizen member k) Historic Alexandria Resources Commission – 2-year term 1 Planning District II representative 1 Planning District III representative l) Human Rights Commission – 3-year term 1 representative from the Commission on Aging m) Park and Recreation Commission – 3-year term 1 Planning District II representative n) Sister Cities Committee – 2-year term 2 citizen members o) Social Services Board – 3-year term 1 citizen member p) Waterfront Commission – 2-year term 1 representative from the Environmental Policy Commission 1 representative from Planning District II 26-0194
23. 13. Consideration of a Resolution to Extend the Term of the Subcommittee on Boards & Commissions. 25-3372
24. 14. Consideration of a Resolution to Extend the Term of the Subcommittee for the Review of Standing Committees. 25-3373
25. 15. Consideration of Receipt of City Council Closed Meetings Report for FY 2024 to FY 2025. 26-0121
26. 16. Consideration of a Resolution to Authorize the City Manager to Accept a Bequest from the Marilyn Senn Moll Irrevocable Trust. 26-0137
27. 17. Consideration of a Resolution to Authorize the City Manager to Accept a Transfer of an Alexandria Archaeological Collection from the Virginia Museum of Natural History. 26-0141
28. 18. Release of FY26 Contingent Reserves to Fund an Old Town Small Business Marketing Grant. 26-0142
29. 19. Consideration of a Grant Application to the Fall 2025 Rescue Squad Assistance Fund. 26-0151
30. 20. Consideration of Application for and Award of Grant Funds from the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) for Construction of Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Units at Seminary Road. 26-0147
31. 21. Consideration of a Resolution to Support an Application to the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors & Individuals with Disabilities Program. 26-0152
32. 22. Consideration of a Resolution approving the City’s participation in the proposed settlement of opioid-related claims against Purdue Pharma and Sackler Family and directing the City Attorney and/or the City’s outside counsel to execute the documents necessary to effectuate the City’s participation in the settlements. 26-0182
33. 23. Consideration of a Resolution of the Alexandria City Council approving of the City’s participation in the proposed settlement of opioid-related claims on behalf of Alvogen, Inc., Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Apotex Corp., Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Indivior Inc., Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., and Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. (collectively “the Manufacturers”) and directing the City Attorney and/or the City’s outside counsel to execute the documents necessary to effectuate the City’s participation in the settlements. 26-0183
34. 24. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend and Reordain Section 3-2-152 (Short Term Residential Rental Registry) of Article K (Transient Lodging Tax) of Chapter 2 (Taxation) of Title 3 (Finance, Taxation and Procurement) of the Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended. 26-0144
35. 25. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend and Reordain Section 3-3-70 (Design-Build and Construction Management Contracts) of Division 2 (Competitive Negotiation) of Article D (Contract Formation and Methods Of Source Selection) of Title 3 (Finance, Taxation and Procurement) of the Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended. 26-0150
36. 26. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading to amend and reordain Article A (GENERAL PROVISIONS) of Chapter 5 (OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES) of Title 2 (GENERAL GOVERNMENT) of the Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended. 26-0177
37. 37 Individual Action Items [Roll-Call Vote]
38. 27. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Permanent Closure of the 200 Block of King Street to Vehicular Traffic. 26-0153
39. 28. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Refunding Bonds by the Industrial Development Authority for Goodwin House Incorporated. 26-0149
40. 40 Contested Appointments
41. 29. Archaeological Commission - 4-year term 1 at-large member 26-0195
42. 30. Beautification Commission – 2-year term 5 citizen members 26-0201
43. 31. Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee – 2-year term 1 citizen member 26-0197
44. 32. Commission for the Arts – 3-year term 1 member who represents the public at large, as arts consumers or participants 26-0196
45. 33. Commission for Women – 3-year term 1 citizen member 26-0198
46. 34. Commission on Information Technology – 3-year term 2 citizen members 26-0199
47. 35. Community Services Board – 3-year term 1 citizen member 26-0200
48. 36. Industrial Development Authority – 4-year term 1 citizen member 26-0202
49. 37. Planning Commission – 4-year term 1 citizen member 26-0203
50. 38. Towing Advisory Board – 3-year term 1 member representing licensed towing and recovery operations doing business in the City of Alexandria 26-0204
51. 39. Visit Alexandria Board of Governors – 3-year term 1 Attraction Representative 2 members to come from any of the 4 categories (Hotel, Restaurant, Association or Retail) 1 National or International Trade or Professional Association Executive 1 Retail owner/Manager representative 26-0205
52. 52 Other Business
53. 40. Consideration of City Council Schedule. 26-0178
54. 41. Closed Session (cont.)(if needed)
55. 42. Adjournment.
56. 56 The Cablecast schedule of Government meetings on Channel 70 can be found here: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/AltDisplay/VideoList.aspx
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