City Council Legislative Meeting

Agenda — 39 items

1. 1 The April 24, 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: 966 2910 8137 Webinar Passcode: 224760 Dial-in number: 301-715-8592 Registration : https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LKMMnkK-RGeKLFyyKhjUUw 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. Public Comment will be received at this meeting. Speaker's Form https://survey.alexandriava.gov/s3/2020-VIRTUAL-City-Council-Speakers-Form Submission of written statements is encouraged. Please sign up after the docket is created and posted and you are able to verify the meeting date on the City's website. If you have prepared statement or a 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 MATTERS
3. 1. Calling the Roll
4. 2. Electronic Participation Resolution (if needed)
5. 3. Closed Session (if needed)
6. 6 Tax Rate Public Hearing - 5:30 p.m.
7. 4. Public Hearing and Second Reading of an Ordinance on the Proposed Real and Personal Property Tax Rates and Proposed Effective Tax Rate Increase for Calendar Year 2024 (Fiscal Year 2025). 24-1958
8. 8 Budget Work Session
9. 5. Budget Work Session for Add/Delete. 24-1857
10. 6. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance
11. II. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
12. 7. Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing April as Alcohol Awareness Month. 24-2009
13. 8. Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing National Arab American Heritage Month. 24-2010
14. 9. Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing Letter Carriers Food Drive Day in the City of Alexandria. 24-2066
15. III. Oral Reports from Members of Council on Boards, Commissions, and Committees
16. 16 *Council of Governments (COG) Board of Directors - Mayor Wilson
17. 17 *ARHA Redevelopment Work Group - Mayor Wilson and Councilman Chapman
18. 18 Oral Report from the City Manager
19. 10. Alex311 Update. 24-1787
20. IV. ACTION DOCKET
21. 21 Regular Consent Calendar (11-14)
22. 11. Consideration of a Grant Application to the Federal 2023 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant Program from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency. 24-1962
23. 12. Consideration of a Grant Application to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for the Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Act Grant. 24-1995
24. 13. Consideration of the Release of $20,000 from FY 2024 Contingent Reserves to Fund Police Technology Initiatives to Increase Safety and Deter Crime. 24-1984
25. 14. Consideration of Petition for Special Commissioner and Acceptance of a Parcel at 129 S. Gordon Street. 24-1924
26. 26 Roll-Call Consent Calendar (15)
27. 15. Consideration of a Resolution Designating the Acting City Manager During Temporary Absence of the City Manager. [ROLL-CALL VOTE] 24-1966
28. 28 ACTION MATTERS
29. 29 Recommendations from the City Manager
30. 16. Consideration and Receipt of the Draft City Fiscal Year 2025 Action Plan for Housing and Community Development. 24-1956
31. 31 Resolutions
32. 32 Ordinances
33. VI. Other Business
34. 34 Oral Reports and Oral Presentations from Members of City Council
35. 17. Consideration of City Council Calendar. 24-2051
36. 36 Closed Session (if needed)
37. VII. ADJOURN
38. 38 The Cablecast schedule of Government meetings on Channel 70 can be found here: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/AltDisplay/VideoList.aspx
39. 39 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. * * * * *