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City Council Legislative Meeting — December 9, 2025: Potomac Yard master plan first readings, VPRA authorization, housing grant, police impasse and appointments

AlexandriaDec 9, 20253 min read

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On December 9, 2025 the Alexandria City Council met in Council Chambers and electronically. Council approved multiple board and commission appointments, authorized the City Manager to act on the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) Fourth Track Project, approved a $45,000 grant submission to MWCOG for a housing affordability pattern book, adopted Potomac Yard master plan and zoning implementation ordinances on first reading (scheduling further hearings for Dec. 13, 2025), appointed Ameratu Kamara as Independent Policing Auditor, and held/decided an impasse hearing with the SSPBA on three collective bargaining articles.

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Endorsed proclamations recognizing December as Human Rights Month and December 31, 2025 as a Fair Weather Night for First Night Alexandria.
Received the semi-annual civilian oversight update; Interim Independent Policing Auditor Ameratu Kamara presented work and 2026 goals.
Approved a $45,000 grant submission to the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ 2026 Housing Affordability Planning Program to create a Pattern Book.
Authorized the City Manager to take necessary steps on behalf of the City regarding the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA)’s Fourth Track Project.
Adopted on first reading implementation ordinances for Master Plan Amendment No. 2025-00003 (Potomac Yard/Potomac Greens) and for Text Amendment No. 2025-00006; scheduled public hearings, second readings, and final passage for December 13, 2025.
Approved the appointment of Ameratu Kamara as the Independent Policing Auditor.
Approved multiple appointments and accepted resignations for city boards, commissions, and committees (e.g., Unique Coleman; Regina Davis; Cesar J. Madison; Melissa B. Kuennen; Cassandra Lynette Womack; and others listed in the docket).
Held an impasse resolution hearing with the Alexandria Chapter of the Southern States Police Benevolent Association (SSPBA); Council (a) adopted the SSPBA position on Wages with guidance to the city manager to evaluate budgetary implications including potential APD authorized force reductions, (b) adopted the City’s recommended position on Longevity, and (c) adopted the City’s recommended position on Pay Parity and Rejoiner.
Convened a closed executive session pursuant to Virginia Code section 2.2-3711(A)(6) to discuss investment of public funds where competition or bargaining is involved; reconvened and certified the closed session.

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