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June 10, 2025 ·5:30 PM Final

Council Chamber

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Agenda — 58 items

  1. 1 The June 10, 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: 993 9486 8987 Webinar Passcode: 582098 Dial-in number: 301-715-8592 Registration: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6ZpkCXqsQkC2s_epL94W-Q 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 by Members of Council. [ROLL-CALL VOTE] 25-3270
  4. 4 Closed Session
  5. 3. Consideration of a closed executive session for discussion and consideration of the performance of the City Council appointees and discussion concerning a prospective business or industry or where no previous announcement has been made of the business' or industry's interest in locating or expanding its facilities in the community. [ROLL-CALL VOTE] 25-3273
  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 Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week. 25-3138
  10. 6. Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing June as Pride Month. 25-3234
  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: *Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) (Councilman Aguirre and Vice Mayor Bagley) 25-3304
  14. 14 City Council General Member Updates
  15. 15 City Manager Oral Report
  16. 8. Consideration of ARHA Request for a City Guarantee in Support of $56 Million in Virginia Resource Authority Bond Funding for Silver Fox Acquisition 25-3268
  17. 9. Torpedo Factory Art Center Governance Update 25-3305
  18. 18 ACTION DOCKET
  19. 19 Roll-Call Consent Items (10-30)
  20. 10. Reading and Acting Upon Minutes from the Following Meetings of City Council: The Public Hearing Meeting Minutes of April 26, 2025; The Regular Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2025; The Public Hearing Meeting Minutes of May 17, 2025; and The Regular Meeting Minutes of May 27, 2025. 25-3294
  21. 11. Receipt of the following resignations from Members of Boards, Commissions, and Committees: a) Alexandria Housing Affordability Advisory Committee Annette Bridges b) Alexandria Transportation Commission Jody Manor c) Children, Youth, and Families Collaborative Commission Trinady Maddock d) Citizen Corps Council Crystal Steele e) Commission for the Arts Ashley Smith f) Commission on Information Technology Ricardo Alfaro Sara Crifasi g) Community Policy and Management Team Nathan Shultz h) Historic Alexandria Resources Commission Thomas Schultz i) Independent Community Policing Review Board Ingris Moran j) Landlord-Tenant Relations Board Victoria Kelley 25-3303
  22. 12. Uncontested Appointments for Boards, Commissions, and Committees: a) Alexandria Housing Affordability Advisory Committee - 3-year term 1 representative of an employer in the city who employes at least 100 employees b) Archaeological Commission - 4-year term 1 member from the Historic Alexandria Foundation c) Board of Architectural Review - 3-year term 1 member who is an architect d) Citizen Corps Council - 3-year term 1 citizen member e) George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee - 2-year term 1 citizen member f) Health Systems Agency of Northern Virginia - 3-year term 1 consumer member g) Historic Alexandria Resources Commission - 2-year term 1 Alexandria Association representative h) Landlord-Tenant Relations Board - 2-year term 1 resident member who is not a landlord or tenant i) Public Health Advisory Commission - 2-year term 1 physician practicing in the City, nominated by the Medical Society of Northern Virginia j) Public Records Advisory Commission - 2-year term 1 citizen member k) Towing Advisory Board - 3-year term 1 member representing licensed towing and recovery operators doing business in the City of Alexandria l) Waterfront Commission - 2-year term 1 representative from the pleasure boat lease holders at the Alexandria Marina 25-3301
  23. 13. Consideration of the Monthly Financial Report for the Period Ending April 30, 2025. 25-3212
  24. 14. Consideration of a Grant Renewal to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Food Program for At-Risk After School Snack Program for the FY 2026 School Year Snack Program Sponsored by the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities. 25-3208
  25. 15. Consideration of a Resolution to Authorize the City Manager to Accept a Donation of Bench Shelters to be placed at four City athletic fields. [ROLL-CALL VOTE] 25-3230
  26. 16. Consideration of a Resolution to Support Proposed Vehicle Procurement Project Application for the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors & Individuals with Disabilities - Section 5310 Program for FY 2027 to FY 2028 [ROLL-CALL VOTE] 25-3215
  27. 17. Consideration of a Resolution for a Grant Application to the Virginia Department of Transportation for the Innovation and Technology Transportation Fund (ITTF). [ROLL-CALL VOTE] 25-3216
  28. 18. Consideration of a Resolution to Support a CY 2025 Grant Application to the Virginia Department of Transportation for the FY 2029 and FY2030 Revenue Sharing Program. [ROLL-CALL VOTE] 25-3217
  29. 19. Consideration of a Resolution to Accept Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (“CMAQ”) Funds from the Virginia Department of Transportation for Employer Outreach Activities in FY 2026. [ROLL-CALL VOTE] 25-3232
  30. 20. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing an Application to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) for the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program. [ROLL-CALL VOTE] 25-3225
  31. 21. Consideration of a Resolution to Support a Grant Application to the Safe Streets & Roads for All Program of the U.S. Department of Transportation. [ROLL-CALL VOTE] 25-3220
  32. 22. Consideration of a Resolution to Support a Grant Application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Federal FY 2025 Low or No Emission (Low-No) and/or Buses and Bus Facilities Grant Programs. [ROLL-CALL VOTE] 25-3233
  33. 23. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance Authorizing and Empowering the Issuance, Sale and Delivery of General Obligation Bonds to Finance City and Schools Capital Projects and to Refund Certain Outstanding Bonds of the City. 25-3092
  34. 24. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Make Appropriations for the Support of the City Government for Fiscal Year 2026. 25-3213
  35. 25. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Make Supplemental Appropriations for the Support of the City Government for Fiscal Year 2025. 25-3214
  36. 26. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration on first reading of an Ordinance to amend and reordain Section 8-1-118- Issuance of certificate; fees, Subsection (a) of the Residential Rental Inspection Program Ordinance. 25-3204
  37. 27. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend and Reordain Chapter 3 (Emergency Services) of Title 4 (Public Safety). 25-3186
  38. 28. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to amend and reordain Section 3-1406 (FLOOR AREA RATIO) of Article III (RESIDENTIAL ZONE REGULATIONS) to make the RMF/Residential multi-unit zone comply with updated Virginia Housing Development Authority lending policies related to long-term affordability, in accordance with the text amendment heretofore approved by city council as Text Amendment No. 2025-00004 (Implementation Ordinance for Text Amendment No. 2025-00004 approved by City Council on May 17, 2025). 25-3247
  39. 29. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to amend and reordain Sheet No. 062.03 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 property at 2921 Nob Hill Court and a portion of the property at 126 Longview Drive from, R-8/Residential to RA/Multi-unit in accordance with the said zoning map amendment heretofore approved by city council as Rezoning No. 2025-00001 (Implementation Ordinance for Rezoning No. 2025-00001 associated with Westridge Towns approved by City Council on May 17, 2025). 25-3249
  40. 30. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to amend and reordain Articles IV (COMMERCIAL, OFFICE AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES), V (MIXED USE ZONES), VII (SUPPLEMENTAL ZONE REGULATIONS), and X (HISTORIC DISTRICTS AND BUILDINGS) to correct technical errors and make clarifications; Articles III (RESIDENTIAL ZONE REGULATIONS), IV (COMMERICAL, OFFICE AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES), V (MIXED USE ZONES), and VI (SPECIAL AND OVERLAY ZONES) to add churches as a permitted use in the RD/High density apartment, RS/Townhouse, RT/Townhouse, CD-X/Commercial downtown (Old Town North), CR/Commercial regional, I/Industrial, CRMU-L, M, H, and X (Commercial residential mixed use low, medium, high, and Old Town North), W-1/Waterfront mixed-use, and CDD/Coordinated development district zones; Section 6-403 (GENERAL REGULATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS) of Article VI (SPECIAL AND OVERLAY ZONES) to remove height limitations for lighting permitted with a Special Use Permit approval for congregate recreational facilities and dog parks; Section 7-202 (PERMITTED OBSTRUCTIONS) of Article VII (SUPPLEMENTAL ZONE REGULATIONS) to allow electric vehicle charging equipment in any required yard; Section 7-203 (ACCESSORY DWELLINGS) of Article VII (SUPPLEMENTAL ZONE REGULATIONS) related to accessory dwelling units to delete permit requirement and use limitations; and Section 8-200(F) (GENERAL PARKING REGULATIONS) of Article VIII (OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING) to exempt churches from certain parking requirements , in accordance with the text amendment heretofore approved by city council as Text Amendment No. 2025-00003 (Implementation Ordinance for Text Amendment No. 2025-00003 approved by City Council on May 17, 2025). 25-3251
  41. 41 Individual Action Items
  42. 31. Board of Architectural Review - 3-year term 1 member who is a property owner in the Old and Historic Alexandria District 25-3307
  43. 32. Commission for Women - 3-year term 2 citizen members 25-3295
  44. 33. Commission on Aging - 3-year term 1 citizen member of which shall be 60 years of age or older 25-3296
  45. 34. Environmental Policy Commission - 2-year term 2 citizen members 25-3297
  46. 35. Human Rights Commission - 3-year term 1 citizen member 25-3298
  47. 36. Independent Community Policing Review Board - 3-year term 1 citizen member 1 member from historically, racially, or socially marginalized communities that have commonly experienced disparate policing in Alexandria or the Commonwealth of Virginia 25-3299
  48. 37. Park and Recreation Commission - 3-year term 1 Planning District I representative 25-3300
  49. 38. 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 25-3306
  50. 39. FY 2026-2027 DRAFT Long-Range Planning Interdepartmental Work Program. 25-3279
  51. 51 Other Business
  52. 40. Independent Evaluation of the Alexandria Fund for Human Services. 25-3093
  53. 41. Update on Memorandum of Understanding Between Alexandria City School Board and Alexandria Police Department School Law Enforcement Partnership 25-3292
  54. 42. Consideration of City Council Schedule. 25-3231
  55. 43. Closed Session (if needed).
  56. 44. 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. * * * * *