Calling the Roll.
Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading and Acting Upon the Minutes of the Following Meetings of City Council:
PROCLAMATIONS
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER (five min.)
CONSENT CALENDAR (9-13)
(Resignations and Uncontested Appointments)
Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees:
(Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager)
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER FOR DISCUSSION (60 min.)
ORAL REPORTS AND ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
ORAL REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
(c) Other orals
*Update on Alexandria Healthcare System Partners (Councilwoman Jackson and Councilman Seifeldein)
*Legislative Subcommittee (Mayor Wilson and Vice Mayor Bennett-Parker)
*ARHA Redevelopment Committee (Mayor Wilson and Councilman Chapman)
*Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (Vice Mayor Bennett-Parker and Councilman Aguirre)
*Virginia Railway Express (VRE) (Vice Mayor Bennett-Parker)
*Library Board (Vice Mayor Bennett-Parker)
*Visit Alexandria Board of Governors (Vice Mayor Bennett-Parker)
*Waterfront Commission (Councilman Seifeldein)
*Economic Opportunities Commission (EOC) (Councilman Aguirre)
*Children, Youth and Families Collaborative Commission (CYFCC) (Councilman Aguirre and Councilwoman Jackson)
*Alexandria Campaign on Adolescent Pregnancy (ACAP)(Councilman Aguirre and Vice Mayor Bennett-Parker)
Board of Zoning Appeals
2 Citizen Members
Public Records Advisory Commission
1 Citizen Member
Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee
4 Citizen members
Citizen Corps Council
1 Citizen Member
Redevelopment and Housing Authority
1 citizen member
Commission on Employment
1 business representative from recognized area businesses including minority-owned and small businesses
Environmental Policy Commission
1 citizen member
1 member from the field of environmental sciences (e.g. environmental/sanitary engineering, ecology, geology, botany, hydrology, chemistry) or who have Alexandria waterfront expertise, provided that at least for members shall have scientific expertise
Commission for Women
2 Citizen Members
Receipt of the following resignations from Boards, Commissions, and Committees:
(a) Children, Youth and Families Collaborative Commission
Michelle-Smith Howard
(b) Commission for Women
Human Rights Commission
Kendra Martello
(c) Environmental Policy Commission
James Kapsis
Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing World Polio Day.
Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing Neighborhood Health and City residents for the 5th Annual Health Fair.
Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing Pedestrian Safety Week.
Presentation of Proclamation recognizing October as Disability Employment Awareness Month.
Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees:
(a) Alexandria Housing Affordability Advisory Committee
1 person designated by, but who need not be a member of the Commission on Persons with Disabilities
1 representative of the City’s small business community, including the retail, restaurant, or hospitality sectors
(b) Beauregard Urban Design Advisory Committee
1 professional member skilled in architecture, planning, landscape architecture and/or urban design
(c) Building Code Board of Appeals
1 citizen member
1 alternate member
(d) Commission on Aging
1 citizen member who is 60 years of age or older
(e) Community Policy and Management Team
1 designee for Superintendent of Schools
(f) George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee
1 citizen member
(g) Human Rights Commission
1 citizen member
(h) Public Health Advisory Commission
1 representative of the Fire Department
(i) Potomac Yard Design Advisory Committee
1 member representing the Potomac Yard Civic Associations
(j) Sister Cities Committee
2 citizen members
Consideration of the Monthly Financial Report for the Period Ending August 31, 2019.
Consideration to Join the U.S. Department of Energy Better Buildings Challenge Program.
Consideration of Recommendations for Shared Expectations for Open Space in New Development.
Consideration of Reinstatement of the Ad Hoc Open Space Steering Committee.
Consideration of an Increase of $1.4 Million in the City Loan to ARHA for Redevelopment of Ramsey Homes.
Ordinances and Resolutions
Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend the City Code to Amend the Composition of the Commission for Women.
Consideration of a Resolution from the Landlord-Tenant Relations Board regarding Voluntary Rent Increase Guidelines. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
Consideration of City Council Schedule.
Closed meeting.
6:00 p.m. - Consideration of a closed meeting to consult with Legal Counsel and Staff regarding the investment of public funds where competition or bargaining is involved.
Closed Meeting (if needed).
Consideration of a closed meeting to consult with Legal Counsel and Staff regarding the investment of public funds where competition or bargaining is involved.
Resolution in Response to Presidential Executive Order #1388 related to Restricting Refugee Resettlement in States and Localities. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
The Regular Meeting Minutes of September 10, 2019
The Regular Meeting Minutes of September 24, 2019
(a) Resoluton Declaring a Climate Emergency [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
(b) Compensation of Council Aides
Council Orals:
Council Orals (Vice Mayor Bennett-Parker and Councilwoman Pepper): Resolution Declaring a Climate Emergency.[ROLL-CALL VOTE]
Council Orals (Vice Mayor Bennett-Parker and Councilman Aguirre): Council Aide Compensation.
Consideration of Support Letter for the Long Bridge Project Environmental Impact Statement
ORAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL ON BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
Children, Youth and Families Collaborative Commission
1 young adult who is a community member with expertise in children, youth and family issues, public safety, medical/health related profession or non-profit experience
Calling the Roll