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Alexandria City Council Legislative Meeting — Action Docket and Decisions (November 12, 2025)

AlexandriaNov 12, 20253 min read

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City Council met November 12, 2025 (executive session 6:01–7:01 p.m.; regular session 7:01–8:17 p.m.). Council endorsed an Epilepsy Awareness Month proclamation; received multiple board/commission resignations, made uncontested and contested appointments, and removed members for attendance violations; accepted an archaeological collection; authorized tax write-offs under $20 totaling $6,997; confirmed the City Labor Relations Administrator; adopted FY2027 budget guidance and the budget process resolution; advanced several ordinances (rezoning for 601 Wythe Street, supplemental appropriations, taxi regulations, food truck vending amendments); approved DOT paratransit fare updates and a vehicle lease for paratransit service; and approved the City Council schedule.

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Convened executive session under VA Code 2.2-3711(A)(6) (investment of public funds) and reconvened in open session.
Presented and endorsed a proclamation recognizing November as Epilepsy Awareness Month.
Received resignations from multiple boards and commissions (including Beautification, Budget & Fiscal Affairs Advisory, Commission for Women, Commission on Employment, Community Policy & Management Team, Environmental Policy Commission, Traffic & Parking Board).
Made a slate of uncontested and contested appointments to boards and commissions (including Alexandria Housing Affordability Advisory Committee, Budget & Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee, Commission for Women, Commission on Information Technology, Commission on Persons With Disabilities, Economic Opportunities Commission, Historic Alexandria Resources Commission, Sister Cities Committee, Social Services Advisory Board, Waterfront Commission, Traffic & Parking Board).
Removed several board/committee members for failing to meet the 75% attendance requirement.
Accepted transfer of an Alexandria archaeological collection from Goodwin & Associates and authorized the City Manager to finalize acceptance and legal title (Resolution No. 3331).
Authorized Director of Finance to write off uncollected property tax balances under $20 totaling $6,997 and to destroy certain older tax records in accordance with Code provisions.
Confirmed appointment of Sarah Miller Espinosa as the City Labor Relations Administrator for collective bargaining (Resolution No. 3332).
Adopted FY 2027 Budget Guidance and established the FY 2027 budget/CIP process (Resolutions Nos. 3333 and 3334).
Introduced and passed on first reading a rezoning ordinance for 601 Wythe Street (Rezoning No. 2025-00005) to CRMU-X (Commercial residential mixed use).
Introduced a supplemental appropriations ordinance for FY 2026 and an ordinance to amend taxi regulations (first reading).
Adopted a resolution updating DOT Paratransit fares and authorized execution of a vehicle lease agreement to provide DOT Paratransit services (Resolutions Nos. 3335 and 3336).
Introduced and scheduled further consideration for an ordinance amending on-street vending locations and related parking penalties for food truck vendors (first reading scheduled for November 15, 2025).
Approved the City Council schedule and adjourned the meeting at 8:17 p.m.

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