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March 12, 2024 ·6:45 PM Final ·*There will be an Alexandria Transit Company Board Meeting at 6:45 p.m. The Council meeting will begin shortly thereafter.*

Council Chamber

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Agenda — 55 items

  1. 1 The March 12, 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: 937 5852 8763 Webinar Passcode: 186297 Dial-in number: 301-715-8592 Registration : https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y_NAvTfVT-WbmlrJfv1qHA 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. PLEASE NOTE: Docket Item # is the only item that will receive public comment at this meeting. Those wishing to address Council should submit a Speaker's Form. Please sign up after the docket is created and posted and you are able to verify the meeting date on the City's website. Speaker's Form https://survey.alexandriava.gov/s3/2020-VIRTUAL-City-Council-Speakers-Form Submission of written statements is encouraged. 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 Municipal y el Secretario del Consejo por correo electrónico a 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. Approval of Electronic Participation Resolution by Members of City Council (if needed)
  5. 3. Closed Session (if needed)
  6. 4. Alexandria Transit Company Stockholders Meeting - 6:45 p.m. 24-1795
  7. 5. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance
  8. 6. Reading and Acting Upon the Minutes of the Following Meetings of City Council: The Regular Meeting Minutes of January 23, 2024; The Regular Meeting Minutes of February 13, 2024; The Public Hearing Meeting Minutes of February 24, 2024; The Regular Meeting Minutes of February 27, 2024; and The Summary Meeting Minutes of Budget Worksession #1 (February 28, 2024). 24-1915
  9. II. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
  10. 7. Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing March as Women’s History Month. 24-1823
  11. 8. Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing Virginia Flood Awareness Week 2024. 24-1884
  12. 9. Presentation of a Proclamation Honoring the 275th Anniversary of the City of Alexandria. 24-1887
  13. 10. Presentation of a Proclamation for March for Meals. 24-1932
  14. III. PUBLIC HEARING
  15. 15 ***Please Note: The public hearing on Special Use Permit #2023-00076 - 404A E. Alexandria Avenue will be the only item that you may sign up to speak on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. ***
  16. 11. Special Use Permit #2023-00076 404A E Alexandria Avenue Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Special Use Permit to construct a Single-family dwelling on a vacant substandard lot, for a lot without frontage on a public street, and for a parking reduction; zoned: R-2-5/Single and Two-family. Applicant: Eric Teran and Daniela Gross Planning Commission Action: Recommended Approval 4-3 24-1897
  17. IV. Oral Reports from Members of Council on Boards, Commissions and Committees
  18. 18 *Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC) (Councilman Chapman and Councilwoman Gaskins)
  19. 19 *Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC)(Councilman Aguirre and Councilmember Bagley)
  20. 20 Oral Report from the City Manager
  21. V. ACTION DOCKET
  22. 23 Regular Consent Calendar (13-23)
  23. 13. Receipt of the following resignations from Members of Boards, Commissions, and Committees: a) Children, Youth, and Family Collaborative Commission Dr. Ingrid Bynum b) Social Services Advisory Board Paul Almeida Stephanie Kanwit 24-1925
  24. 14. Uncontested Appointments for Boards, Commission, and Committees a) Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee - 2-year term 1 citizen member b) Alexandria Gang Prevention Community Task Force - 3-year term 1 school board member c) Birmingham Greens - concurrent with employment 1 city representative d) Children, Youth and Families Collaborative Commission - 3-year term 1 school board member e) Commission for Women - 3-year term 2 citizen members f) Commission on Employment - 2-year term 1 citizen member g) Commission on HIV/AIDS - 3-year term 1 citizen member h) Commission on Persons with Disabilities - 2-year term 2 citizen members i) Community Services Board - 3-year term 1 citizen member j) Historic Alexandria Resources Commission - 2-year term 1 Alexandria Archaeology Commission representative k) Potomac Yard Design Advisory Committee - 2-year term 1 member representing Potomac Yard Area l) Sister Cities Committee - 2-year term 2 citizen members m) Social Services Advisory Board - 3-year term 1 parent member n) Waterfront Commission - 2-year term 1 Alexandria Archaeological Commission representative 24-1926
  25. 15. Consideration of a Grant Application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant. 24-1822
  26. 16. Consideration of a Fiscal Year 2025 Grant Application to the Virginia Commission for the Arts for a Creative Community Partnership Grant for the Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities. 24-1828
  27. 17. Consideration of a Grant Application to the Virginia Commission for the Arts for a Virginia250 Impact Grant for the Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities. 24-1836
  28. 18. Consideration of the Monthly Financial Report for the Period Ending January 31, 2024.
  29. 19. Introduction and Consideration of a Renewed Five-Year License Agreement with Cox Virginia Telecom, LLC. To Permit Cox Virginia Telecom’s Existing Conduits and Fiber Optic Cables to Remain in the City of Alexandria’s Public Rights-of-Ways. 24-1809
  30. 20. Introduction and Consideration of the Second Renewal of a Five-Year License Agreement with Summit IG, LLC to permit Summit IG’s Existing Conduits to Remain in the City of Alexandria’s Rights-of-Ways. 24-1810
  31. 21. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to amend Section 5-6-23 (Constructed so as to Require Separate and Direct Service for Each House, Building or Parcel of Property), 5-6-25.1 (Sewer Connection Permits and Service Fees; Construction Costs; Constructing Sewers by Owners Rather Than City; Additional Connections), and 5-6-28 (Unlawful to Connect Without Permit and Payment) of Division 1 (General Provision) of Article B (SEWAGE DISPOSAL AND DRAINS) of Chapter 6 (Water and Sewer) of Title 5 (Transportation And Environmental Services). 24-1799
  32. 22. 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 Old Town North chapter of such master plan as Master Plan Amendment No. 2023-00008 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. 2023-00008 associated with 1201 East Abingdon Drive approved by City Council on February 24, 2024). 24-1872
  33. 23. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to amend and reordain Sheet No. 044.04 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 property at 1201 East Abingdon Drive from OCM(50)/Office Commercial Medium (50) to CRMU-X / Commercial Residential Mixed Use (Old Town North) in accordance with the said zoning map amendment heretofore approved by city council as Rezoning No. 2023-00006 (Implementation Ordinance for Rezoning No. 2023-00006 associated with 1201 East Abingdon Drive approved by City Council on February 24, 2024). 24-1874
  34. 35 Roll-Call Consent Calendar (24)
  35. 24. Consideration of a Resolution to Support a Grant Application and Funding Request for the Better Bike Share Partnership Living Lab Program. [ROLL-CALL VOTE] 24-1826
  36. VI. ACTION MATTERS
  37. 38 Contested Appointments of Boards, Commission, and Committees
  38. 25. Children, Youth and Families Collaborative Commission - 1-year term 1 Alexandria High School student 24-1927
  39. 26. Commission for the Arts - 3-year term 2 members representing public at large, as arts consumers or participants 24-1928
  40. 27. Landlord-Tenant Relations Board - 2-years 2 tenant representatives 24-1929
  41. 28. Traffic and Parking Board - 2-year term 1 citizen member 24-1930
  42. 43 Recommendations from the City Manager
  43. 29. Consideration of Receipt of Fiscal Year 2024 Second Quarter Capital Projects Status Report Related to City Council Approved Capital Projects. 24-1825
  44. 45 Resolutions
  45. 46 None.
  46. 47 Ordinances
  47. 30. 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 2024 (Fiscal Year 2025).
  48. VII. OTHER BUSINESS
  49. 31. Oral Reports and Oral Presentations from Members of City Council
  50. 51 After Item (Oral Report/Presentation - Councilmember Bagley) Medicare 4 All Resolution 24-1955
  51. 32. Consideration of City Council Calendar. 24-1817
  52. 53 Closed Session (If needed)
  53. VIII. ADJOURN
  54. 55 The Cablecast schedule of Government meetings on Channel 70 can be found here: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/AltDisplay/VideoList.aspx
  55. 56 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. * * * * *