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March 11, 2025 ·6:15 PM Final ·There will be an executive session at 6:15 p.m. The regular meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter.

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Agenda — 49 items

  1. 1 The March 11, 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: 942 2317 6281 Webinar Passcode: 002784 Dial-in number: 301-715-8592 Registration: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vJ45n93_QXuMFmS0ybTgbA 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. 3. Closed Session
  6. 6 6:15 p.m. - Consideration of a closed executive session to discuss a personnel matter. [ROLL-CALL VOTE] 25-2933
  7. 4. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance
  8. 5. Reading and Acting Upon the Minutes of the Following Meetings of City Council:
  9. 9 Reading and Acting Upon Minutes of the Following Meetings of City Council: The Special Meeting Minutes of January 31, 2025 and February 1, 2025 (Council Retreat); The Regular Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2025; The Public Hearing Meeting Minutes of February 22, 2025; and The Regular Meeting Minutes of February 25, 2025. 25-2932
  10. II. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
  11. 6. Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing National 311 Day. 25-2887
  12. 7. Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing Women In Law Enforcement. 25-2934
  13. 8. Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing March as Senior Nutrition Programs Month. 25-2935
  14. III. Oral Reports from Members of Council on Boards, Commissions and Committees
  15. 15 *Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) (Vice Mayor Bagley and Councilman Aguirre) *Subcommittee on Alexandria’s Workforce Development Center (Councilman McPike and Councilman Elnoubi) 25-2943
  16. IV. Oral Report from the City Manager
  17. 9. Update on the 2025 General Assembly Session 25-2904
  18. 10. Update Regarding Housing 2040 Master Plan. 25-2779
  19. V. ACTION DOCKET
  20. 20 Regular Consent Calendar (11-19)
  21. 11. Receipt of the following resignations from Members of Boards, Commissions, and Committees: a) Alexandria Transportation Commission Murat Omay b) Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee Robert Rapanut Kristine E. Slayden c) Commission on HIV/AIDS Margaret Nabors d) George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee Laura Packard 25-2944
  22. 12. Uncontested Appointments for Boards, Commissions, and Committees: a) Alexandria Gang Prevention Task Force - 3-year term 1 Latino representative b) Alexandria Transportation Commission - 3-year term 1 citizen who resides west of Quaker Lane, who shall be residents of the City possessing qualifications in land-use, transportation and/or municipal finance, of whom shall reside east c) Beautification Commission - 2-year term 2 citizen members d) Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee - 2-year term 2 members designated by City Council as representatives e) Citizen Corps Council - 3-year term 1 representative of the Crime Prevention council, or an individual with law enforcement or crime prevention experience f) Public Records Advisory Commission - 2-year term 1 citizen member 25-2945
  23. 13. Authorize the Grant Application and Acceptance of Funds if Awarded from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for the Strategic Prevention Framework-Partnerships for Success for Communities and Tribes. 25-2875
  24. 14. Consideration of the Monthly Financial Report for the Period Ending January 31, 2025. 25-2880
  25. 15. Receipt of the Viewers’ Report to Vacate a Portion of the Public Right-of-Way at North Clarens Street. 25-2961
  26. 16. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to vacate a portion of the public right-of-way at North Clarens Street, adjacent to the property at 1 & 2 North Clarens Street (VAC No. 2024-00007) (Implementation Ordinance for Vacation No. 2024-00007 associated with Clarens Estates approved by City Council on February 22, 2025). 25-2857
  27. 17. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to amend Section 5-6-224 (Method of Storm and Subsoil Water Disposal) of Subdivision J (Miscellaneous Provisions) of Article B (SEWAGE DISPOSAL AND DRAINS) of Chapter 6 (Water and Sewer) of Title 5 (Transportation And Environmental Services) to Transfer Signature Authority. 25-2877
  28. 18. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to amend and reordain Section 1-1-11 of Chapter 1 (USE AND INTRODUCTION) of Title 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS) of the Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended, to increase interdepartmental enforcement flexibility. 25-2878
  29. 19. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to amend and reordain Article VII (SUPPLEMENTAL ZONE REGULATIONS) to delete Section 7-203(B)(7) (ACCESSORY DWELLINGS) and add Sections 7-302 (SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL RENTALS) and 7-1400 (SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL RENTALS) of the City of Alexandria Zoning Ordinance, in accordance with the text amendment heretofore approved by city council as Text Amendment No. 2024-00011 (Implementation Ordinance for Text Amendment No. 2024-00011 associated with short-term residential rental regulations approved by City Council on February 22, 2025). 25-2855
  30. VI. ACTION MATTERS
  31. 31 Contested appointments
  32. 20. Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee - 2-year term 1 citizen member 25-2946
  33. 21. Commission for the Arts - 3-year term 1 professional with expertise in the arts, including, but not limited to, arts educators, professional practitioners of various art disciplines and professional administrators working in the arts 25-2947
  34. 22. Commission on Aging - 3-year term 1 citizen who is 60 years of age or older 25-2948
  35. 23. Commission on Information Technology - 3-year term 1 citizen member 25-2949
  36. 24. Commission on Persons with Disabilities -2-year term 2 citizen members 25-2950
  37. 25. Human Rights Commission - 3-year term 1 citizen member 25-2951
  38. 26. Traffic and Parking Board - 2-year term 1 citizen member 25-2952
  39. 39 Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager
  40. 27. Consideration of Adoption of the Repetitive Loss Area Analysis (RLAA) supporting the City of Alexandria’s (City) ongoing participation in the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Community Rating System (CRS). 25-2874
  41. 28. Consideration of a Request to Approve the Submission of the Flood Insurance Assessment to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 25-2873
  42. 42 Ordinances and Resolutions
  43. 29. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance on the Proposed Real and Personal Property Tax Rates and Proposed Effective Tax Rate Increase for Calendar Year 2025 (Fiscal Year 2026). 25-2879
  44. VII. OTHER
  45. 30. Oral Reports and Oral Presentations by Members of City Council
  46. 31. Consideration of City Council Schedule. 25-2883
  47. VIII. ADJOURN.
  48. 48 The Cablecast schedule of Government meetings on Channel 70 can be found here: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/AltDisplay/VideoList.aspx
  49. 49 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. * * * * *