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Alexandria City Council approves transportation funding requests, Potomac Yard payment, FY26–28 Strategic Plan; discusses Housing 2040

AlexandriaJan 27, 20263 min read

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Meeting held Jan. 27, 2026 via Zoom due to winter emergency. Council approved the action docket (Item 10 considered separately); approved non-emergency medical transport provider; authorized multiple state transit grant applications and local match commitments; endorsed MWCOG/WMATA DMVMoves conceptually (no funding commitment); authorized a third amendment/payment for the Potomac Yard Metrorail station using up to $35M from the Potomac Yard Fund; approved the FY26–FY28 Strategic Plan; received Housing 2040 work session; appointed Kevin C. Greenlief to pension boards; approved submission for a DCJS grant.

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Approved Action Docket (with Item #10 considered separately).
Adopted resolution approving FR Ambulance, LLC to provide non-emergency medical transportation in the City (RES. NO. 3352).
Adopted resolution affirming City Manager authority to transfer unencumbered appropriations within and between offices/departments (resolution number unavailable) (separate motion).
Authorized submission to Virginia DRPT for FY2027 State Aid grant programs (transport operating and capital, MERIT, TRIP, CAP, workforce development) and authorized City Manager to commit up to $10,954,000 in local funds (breakdown: up to $10,400,000 NVTA 30% for DASH fleet replacement FY2027; $254,000 DASH operating; ~ $300,000 Go Alex Fund or NVTA 30%). (RES. NO. 3351)
Approved submission of an application to the DCJS Combatting Hate Crimes Grant Program for up to $200,000 and authorized the City Manager to execute necessary documents.
Appointed Kevin C. Greenlief, Director of Finance, as City Representative to the Firefighters and Police Officers Pension Board and the Supplemental Retirement Board.
Received MWCOG presentation on DMVMoves and adopted MWCOG/WMATA resolution endorsing the DMVMoves Plan conceptually but declined to recommend committing funding at this time (RES. NO. 3350).
Authorized City Manager, subject to City Attorney approval, to enter into a third amendment to the WMATA Funding Agreement for the Potomac Yard Metrorail Station upon a global settlement and authorized appropriation/use of up to $35,000,000 from the Potomac Yard Fund balance to fund the amendment.
Received and approved the City Strategic Plan for FY26–FY28 and directed staff to proceed with implementation.
Held Housing 2040 Plan work session; Council provided feedback on principles, goals, and recommendations.
Approved City Council Look Ahead schedule and received the Council calendar for Jan.–June 2026.

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Jan 27, 2026, 12:00 AMZOOM Webinarscheduled

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PLEASE NOTE: The January 27, 2026 Legislative Meeting of the Alexandria City Council is being held electronically via Zoom webinar. Due to the Declaration of Emergency related to winter weather issued by Governor Spanberger on January 22, 2026, and the local declaration of an emergency as declared by the City Manager on January 24, 2026, the Legislative Meeting of the Alexandria City Council will be held electronically pursuant to the Virginia Code Section 2.2-3708.2(A)(3), to discharge the City Council’s lawful purposes, duties, and responsibilities. All the members of the City Council and staff are participating from remote locations through a video conference on Zoom. This meeting is being held electronically, unless a determination is made that it is safe enough to be held in person in the City Council Chamber at the Del Pepper Community Resources Center, 4850 Mark Center Drive, Alexandria, Virginia, 22311. The meeting can be access by the public via Zoom by following the link below: Webinar ID: 950 2788 1426 Webinar Passcode: 056334 Dial-in number: 301-715-8592 Registration: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XhsbjjqGQV6edGIqE5pqqw 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. ******* Submission of written statements is encouraged. Please verify the meeting date on the City's website. If you have prepared statement or 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. ******* Webinar ID: 950 2788 1426 Webinar Passcode: 056334 Dial-in number: 301-715-8592 Registration: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XhsbjjqGQV6edGIqE5pqqw 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. ******* Submission of written statements is encouraged. Please verify the meeting date on the City's website. If you have prepared statement or 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. *******
OPENING
Calling the Roll.
Approval of Electronic Participation Resolution (if needed)
Closed Session (if needed)
Executive Session - Consideration of a closed executive session to discuss a personnel matter. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
Opening Matters
Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance
Proclamations and Recognitions
Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing February as Black History Month.
Oral Reports
City Council on Boards, Commissions and Committees
Oral Reports from Members of City Council on Boards, Commissions, and Committees: *Council of Governments (COG) - Board of Directors (Mayor Gaskins) *Health and Safety Coordinating Committee (Mayor Gaskins and Councilwoman Greene) *Legislative Subcommittee (Mayor Gaskins and Councilman McPike) *City Council/School Board Subcommittee (Mayor Gaskins and Councilman Chapman) *Children, Youth and Families Collaborative Commission (Vice Mayor Bagley) *Virginia Railway Express (VRE) (Vice Mayor Bagley) *Waterfront Commission (Vice Mayor Bagley) *Gang Prevention Community Task Force (Vice Mayor Bagley and Councilman Elnoubi) *Alexandria Campaign on Adolescent Pregnancy (ACAP) (Councilman Aguirre and Vice Mayor Bagley) *Council of Governments (COG) Transportation Planning Board (TPB) (Councilman Aguirre) *Alexandria Workforce Development (Councilman Elnoubi and Councilman McPike)
City Council General Member Updates
City Manager's Oral Report
ACTION DOCKET
Roll-Call Consent Items (9-13)
Consideration of a Resolution Approving FR Ambulance LLC to Provide Private Medical Transports in the City of Alexandria
Consideration of a Resolution Regarding the Transfer of Unencumbered Appropriations by the City Manager or Designee.
Consideration of Grant Applications to the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation for the FY 2027 State Aid Grant Programs for Capital and Operating Assistance, MERIT, CAP Workforce Development, and TRIP
Consideration of a Grant Application to the FY 2026 Combatting Hate Crimes Grant Program through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS).
Consideration of the Appointment of City Representatives to the City of Alexandria Supplemental Retirement Board and Firefighters and Police Officers Pension Board.
Individual Action Items
Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG) Presentation on DMVMoves
Consideration of a Resolution Endorsing the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG) and Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority (WMATA) Boards DMVMoves Plan.
Consideration of Modifications to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Funding Agreement for the Potomac Yard Metrorail Station [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
Consideration of the City Strategic Plan for FY26-FY28.
Housing 2040 Plan Work Session
Other Business
Consideration of City Council Schedule.
Closed Session (cont.) (if needed)
Adjournment.

Alexandria City Council approves transportation funding requests, Potomac Yard payment, FY26–28 Strategic Plan; discusses Housing 2040

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