City Council Legislative Meeting
Council Chamber
Agenda — 56 items
- 1 The June 25, 2024 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: 965 5205 6323 Webinar Passcode: 645371 Dial-in number: 301-715-8592 Registration : https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WR7ApZ5dSMGECVdSBPjlsQ 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. *******
- I. OPENING MATTERS
- 1. Calling the Roll
- 2. Electronic Participation Resolution (if needed)
- 5 Closed Session
- 3. 5:45 p.m. -- Consideration of a closed executive session for personnel matters. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
- 4. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance
- II. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
- 5. Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing July as Disability Pride Month.
- 6. Presentation of the Annual Commission of the Year Impact Award.
- III. Oral Reports from Members of Council on Boards, Commissions, and Committees
- 12 *Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) (Mayor Wilson)
- 13 *ARHA Redevelopment Committee (Mayor Wilson and Councilman Chapman)
- 14 *City/Schools Subcommittee (Mayor Wilson and Councilman Chapman)
- 15 *Virginia Railway Express (VRE) (Councilmember Bagley)
- 16 *Waterfront Commission (Councilmember Bagley)
- IV. Oral Report from the City Manager
- 7. Status of the Solicitation for the Sale and Redevelopment of a Portion of City-owned Property at 2 King Street
- V. ACTION DOCKET
- 20 Regular Consent Calendar (8-22)
- 8. Consideration of a Lease Agreement Between the City and Alexandria Renew Enterprises (“AlexRenew”) for Office Space in the Environmental Center at AlexRenew Headquarters located at 1800 Limerick Street
- 9. Acceptance of the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant award to the Alexandria Community Services Board (ACSB) in the Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) for the implementation and ongoing operation of the Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) for adults with a serious mental illness.
- 10. Authorization of a Competitive Grant Application and Acceptance of Funds for Personal Responsibility Education Program (Prep) from the Administration for Children, Youth And Families.
- 11. Submission of the Final Report of the Alexandria Commission on Aging Age-Friendly Plan for a Livable Community 2019-2023.
- 12. 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 2025 School Year Snack Program Sponsored by the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities
- 13. Consideration of the Release of the $900,000 from FY 2025 Contingent Reserves for Mental Health Staffing Stabilization.
- 14. Consideration of the Release of $1,000,000 from FY 2025 General Fund Contingent Reserves to Review and Implement Findings to the City of Alexandria’s Classification and Pay System.
- 15. Consideration of the Release of $1.75 Million in FY 2025 Contingent Reserve Funding to Fund Alexandria City Employee Retention Incentives
- 16. Consideration of a Continued Funding Agreement with the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice for the Provision of a Behavioral Health Staff Position.
- 17. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to establish the process to solicit and grant a Franchise to use certain public property to design, install, own, operate, maintain, repair, upgrade, and remove electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) for the use and benefit of the public, including incidental design, construction, and modifications to City infrastructure to further and accommodate such use.
- 18. 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 709 and 711 Pendleton Street from CL/Commercial Low with proffer to CL/Commercial low in accordance with the said zoning map amendment heretofore approved by city council as Rezoning No. 2024-00001 (Implementation Ordinance for Rezoning No. 2024-00001 associated with 709 and 711 Pendleton Street approved by City Council on June 15, 2024).
- 19. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to amend and reordain Section 2-188.1 (RECREATION AND ENTERTAINMENT USE) of Article II (DEFINITIONS); Sections 4-102 (PERMITTED USES), 4-103 (SPECIAL USES), 4-202 (PERMITTED USES), 4-203 (SPECIAL USES), 4-302 (PERMITTED USES), and 4-303 (SPECIAL USES) of Article IV; and Section 6-603 (USES) of Article VI (SPECIAL AND OVERLAY ZONES) of the City of Alexandria Zoning Ordinance, in accordance with the text amendment heretofore approved by city council as Text Amendment No. 2024-00006 (Implementation Ordinance for Text Amendment No. 2024-00006 associated with the recreation and entertainment use text amendment approved by City Council on June 15, 2024).
- 20. 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 Landmark/Van Dorn Small Area Plan chapter of such master plan as Master Plan Amendment No. 2024-00001 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. 2024-00001 associated with 6101 and 6125 Stevenson Avenue approved by City Council on June 15, 2024).
- 21. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to amend and reordain Sheet No. 047.03 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 properties at 6101 and 6125 Stevenson Avenue from, OCM(50)/Office commercial medium (50) zone to CRMU-H/Commercial residential mixed use (high) in accordance with the said zoning map amendment heretofore approved by city council as Rezoning No. 2024-00002 (Implementation Ordinance for Rezoning No. 2024-00002 associated with 6101 and 6125 Stevenson Avenue approved by City Council on June 15, 2024).
- 22. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to amend and reordain Section 5-602(A) (COORDINATED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS CREATED, CONSISTENCY WITH MASTER PLAN, REQUIRED APPROVALS) of Article V (MIXED USE ZONES) of the City of Alexandria Zoning Ordinance, in accordance with the text amendment heretofore approved by city council as Text Amendment No. 2024-00007 (Implementation Ordinance for Text Amendment No. 2024-00007 associated with multiple addresses in Eisenhower East text amendment approved by City Council on June 15, 2024).
- VI. Roll-Call Consent Calendar (23 - 28)
- 23. Consideration of a Resolution to Establish the 2024 Personal Property Tax Relief Rates. [ROLL-CALL VOTE].
- 24. Consideration of a Resolution to Support a Grant Application to the Safe Streets & Roads for All (SS4A) Program of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). [ROLL-CALL VOTE].
- 25. Consideration of a Resolution for a Grant Application to the United States Department of Transportation for the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation Program. [ROLL-CALL VOTE].
- 26. Consideration of a Resolution to Support a Grant Application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Round 2 Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant Program and Resubmission of the FY 2022/FY 2023 Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant Program for Reconsideration. [ROLL-CALL VOTE].
- 27. Consideration of a Resolution Adopting an Updated Electronic Participation Policy for Public Meetings. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
- VII. ACTION MATTERS
- 44 Recommendations from the City Manager
- 29. Update on Civilian Oversight of Policing in Alexandria
- VIII. Ordinances
- 47 None.
- IX. Resolutions
- 30. Consideration of a Resolution to Support Grant Applications to the Virginia Department of Transportation for FY 2030 - FY 2031 SMART SCALE projects. [ROLL-CALL VOTE].
- X. Other Business
- 31. Oral Reports and Oral Presentations from Members of City Council
- 32. Consideration of City Council Calendar.
- 33. Closed Session (if needed)
- 54 Consideration of a closed executive session for personnel matters. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
- XI. ADJOURN
- 56 The Cablecast schedule of Government meetings on Channel 70 can be found here: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/AltDisplay/VideoList.aspx
- 57 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. * * * * *