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Council approves tax ordinance on first reading, schedules hearings; adopts appointments and receives financial reports

AlexandriaMar 10, 20263 min read

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At the March 10, 2026 Alexandria City Council Legislative Meeting the Council held a closed executive session, approved a tax-rates ordinance on first reading and scheduled public hearings, endorsed a rezoning ordinance on first reading, adopted a resolution on school funding intent, received financial and capital project reports, and completed multiple appointments and removals to boards and commissions.

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Convened a closed executive session (Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(3) and (A)(6)) and adopted the related closed-session resolution (RES. NO. 3367).
Approved the tax-rates ordinance on first reading, established rates to be advertised, and scheduled second reading and public hearing for April 18 and final passage for April 29. The FY 2027 proposed budget reflects a real estate tax rate of $1.135 and recommends a vehicle personal property tax rate of $5.33; the document also continues a $0.20 Special Services District tax for Tier I Potomac Yard Metrorail Station and reserves 1.0 cent for affordable housing and 2.2 cents for transportation.
Introduced and approved on first reading an ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map for properties at 11 and 21 North Quaker Lane and 3369 Duke Street (implementation of Rezoning No. 2025-00007); scheduled for public hearing, second reading and final passage on March 14, 2026.
Adopted a resolution of intent to appropriate funding to Alexandria City Public Schools by major classification beginning FY 2028 (RES. NO. 3368).
Received the Monthly Financial Report for period ending January 31, 2026 and the FY 2026 Second Quarter Capital Projects Status Report as information.
Adopted minutes of multiple prior meetings and received resignations from several board/commission members.
Made multiple appointments and reappointments across boards and commissions (e.g., Park and Recreation Commission, Potomac Yard Design Advisory Committee, Board of Architectural Review, Commission on Employment, and others) and removed Alvaro A. Colato from the Building Code Board of Appeals for failure to submit an oath of office.
Reappointed Annie Ebbers to the Traffic and Parking Board and deferred filling the second Traffic and Parking Board vacancy, requesting readvertisement.
Approved the City Council schedule and adjourned the meeting at 8:56 p.m.

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City Council Legislative Meeting

Mar 10, 2026, 12:00 AMCouncil Chambersscheduled

There will be a closed Executive Session at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter.

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The March 10, 2026 Legislative Meeting of the Alexandria City Council is being held in the City Council Chamber at Del Pepper Community Resource Center (4850 Mark Center Drive, Room 1305, Alexandria, Virginia 22311) 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: 992 9698 3110 Webinar Passcode:660386 Dial-in number: 301-715-8592 Registration: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zb1KrIHuQgqdOkl_1I67BA 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. 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).
Executive Session (if needed)
Closed Session - 2.2-3711(A)(3) and (A)(6) To discuss or consider the acquisition of real property for a public purpose, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the City and the discussion or consideration of the investment of public funds where competition or bargaining is involved, where, if made public initially, the financial interest of the City would be adversely affected. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
Opening Matters
Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance
Proclamations and Recognitions
Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing March as Women’s History Month.
Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing National Girl Scout Day.
Oral Reports
City Council Reports on Boards, Commissions,and Committees:
Oral Reports from Members of Council on Boards, Commissions, and Committees: *Council of Governments (COG) Board of Directors Executive Committee (Mayor Gaskins) *Legislative Subcommittee (Mayor Gaskins and Councilman Chapman) *City Council/School Board Subcommittee (Mayor Gaskins and Councilman Chapman) *Alexandria Gang Prevention Community Task Force (Councilman Elnoubi) *Workforce Development Center (Councilman Elnoubi) *Alexandria Economic Development Partnership (AEDP) Board of Directors (Councilman Chapman) *Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC) (Councilman Chapman and Councilwoman Greene) *Health and Safety Coordinating Committee (Mayor Gaskins and Councilwoman Greene)
City Council General Updates
City Manager Oral Report
Presentation on Workforce Development from the Brookings Institute.
Action Docket
Roll-Call Consent Items (10-16)
Reading and Acting Upon the Minutes of the Following Meetings of City Council: The Regular Meeting Minutes of November 25, 2025; The Regular Meeting Minutes of December 9, 2025; The Public Hearing Meeting Minutes of December 13, 2025; and The Regular Meeting Minutes of January 27, 2026.
Receipt of the following resignations from Members of Boards, Commission, and Committees: a) Commission for the Arts Marcee Craighill b) Commission for Women Jennifer Beatty c) Environmental Policy Commission Kathie Hoekstra d) Independent Community Policing Review Board Lawrence Lewis
Uncontested Appointments for Boards, Commissions, and Committees: a) Alexandria Gang Prevention Task Force - 3-year term 1 member from and representing Alexandria City High School b) Board of Architectural Review - 3-year term 1 member who is a property owner in the Parker-Gray District c) Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee - 2-year term 1 member designated by the Alexandria School Board d) Commission on Employment - 2-year term 1 representative from a recognized area business including minority-owned and small businesses 1 representative from such organization as education agencies, organized labor, rehabilitation agencies, community-based organization, economic development agencies and the public employment service e) Historic Alexandria Resources Commission - 2-year term 1 representative who serves as a volunteer at a historic property or attraction which is open to the public on a regularly scheduled basis 1 Tourism and business community representative 1 representative from the Alexandria Archaeological Commission f) Park and Recreation Commission - 3-year term 1 Planning District III representative g) Potomac Yard Design Advisory Committee - 2-year term 1 qualified professional skilled in landscape architecture, architecture or urban design 1 member representing the Potomac Yard area
Missing Oaths from Members of Board, Commissions, and Committees: a) Building Code Board of Appeals Alvaro A. Colato
Consideration of the Monthly Financial Report for the Period Ending January 31, 2026.
Consideration of Receipt of Fiscal Year 2026 Second Quarter Capital Projects Status Report Related to City Council Approved Capital Projects
Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to amend and reordain Sheet No. 061.01 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 properties at 11 and 21 North Quaker Lane and 3369 Duke Street, from CL/Commercial low zone with proffer to CL/Commercial low zone in accordance with the said zoning map amendment heretofore approved by city council as Rezoning No. 2025-00007 (Implementation Ordinance for Rezoning No. 2025-00007 associated with Duke and Quaker Townhomes approved by City Council on February 21, 2026).
Individual Action Items (Roll-Call Vote)
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 2026 (Fiscal Year 2027).
Consideration of a Resolution of Intent to Appropriate Funding to Alexandria City Public Schools by Major Classification Beginning FY 2028.
Contested Appointments
Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee - 2-year term 1 citizen member
Beautification Commission - 2-year term 1 citizen member
Board of Architectural Review - 3-year term 1 citizen member
Children, Youth, and Families Collaborative Commission - 3-year term 1 member with expertise in children, youth, and family issues, public safety, medical/health profession or non-profit experience
Citizen Corps Council - 3-year term 1 citizen member
Commission for Women - 3-year term 1 citizen member
Commission on Aging - 3-year term 2 citizen members who are 60 years of age or older
Commission on Employment - 2-year term 1 citizen member
Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Commission - 4-year term 1 citizen member
Planning Commission - 4-year term 1 citizen member
Sister Cities Committee - 2-year term 3 citizen members
Traffic and Parking Board - 2-year term 2 citizen members
Other Business
Consideration of City Council Schedule.
Closed Session (cont)(if needed)
Adjournment

Council approves tax ordinance on first reading, schedules hearings; adopts appointments and receives financial reports

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