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City Council meeting summary

AlexandriaMay 26, 20262 min read

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Council approved the GO Alex Strategic Plan (FY 2027–2031); authorized a $270,000 grant application to the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation; approved up to $550,000 in additional city funding for renovation of 1022 Pendleton Street; and directed staff to pursue several school- and waterfront-related investigations and committee actions. The Council also received updates on the Duke Street Land Use Plan and the ACPS School Resource Officer MOU and approved its look-ahead calendar including the RiverRenew ribbon cutting.

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The Council set the city’s strategic direction for 2027–2031 and approved funding moves that aim to preserve at least one affordable rooming house and to seek a neighborhood improvement grant that could bring $270,000 to local projects. Council asked the City Manager to examine possible reserve funding for an in-school support program, to form an ad hoc group to review school board election timing, and to study adding portable restrooms along the waterfront for large events. Residents can expect planning work on Duke Street and continued discussion of the school resource officer agreement with the Alexandria Police Department.

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Approved resolution adopting the GO Alex Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2027–2031 (RES. NO. 3383).
Authorized submission of a $270,000 grant application to the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation (Love Your Block grant) and authorized the City Manager to execute required documents.
Approved an amendment to a City grant and loan agreement to provide up to $550,000 additional City funding for renovation and preservation of the rooming house at 1022 Pendleton Street and authorized the City Manager to execute necessary documents.
Granted majority support for the City Manager to investigate using contingent reserve funds to support Communities In Schools NOVA and to present funding recommendations in the fall.
Directed the City Manager to prepare a resolution to establish an ad hoc committee to recommend a timeline and implementation steps for the school board’s 2024 election-cycle resolution and potential charter amendment.
Gave majority approval for the City Manager to investigate the cost of adding portable restrooms along the waterfront for the 250 Celebration events.
Received updates and provided feedback on the Duke Street Land Use Plan (including connections to Eisenhower Valley, affordable housing, small business opportunities, and transit) and on the ACPS School Resource Officer MOU with the Alexandria Police Department.
Received and approved the FY2026 City Council Look Ahead Schedule, the Proposed FY2027 City Council Schedule (July–December 2026), and noted the RiverRenew ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled for July 1, 2026.

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May 26, 2026, 12:00 AMCouncil Chambersscheduled

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The May 26, 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: 944 1313 7507 Webinar Passcode:579968 Dial-in number: 301-715-8592 Registration: https://alexandriava.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_x9MGcpxFQHOeZcgnhpLA5w 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. ****** Individuals with disabilities who require assistance or special arrangements to participate in the City Council meeting may call the City Clerk and Clerk of Council Office at 703.746.4550 (TTY/TDD 838.5056). We request that you provide a 48-hour notice so that the proper arrangements may be made. City meetings are closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.
OPENING
Calling the Roll.
Approval of Electronic Participation Resolution (if needed)
Closed Session (if needed)
Opening Matters
Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance
Proclamations and Recognitions
Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing June as the 82nd Anniversary of D-Day Commemoration Month.
Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing May as Sex Education Month.
Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing May as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Oral Reports
City Council Reports 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) *City Council/School Board Subcommittee (Mayor Gaskins and Councilman Chapman) *Commission on Aging (Councilman Aguirre) *Council of Governments (COG) Transportation Planning Board (TPB) (Councilman Aguirre)
City Council General Updates
City Manager's Oral Report
Duke Street Land Use Plan Update
ACPS School Resource Officer MOU with Alexandria Police Department
Action Docket
Roll-Call Consent Items (12-13)
Consideration of a Grant Application for Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation’s Love Your Block Grant
Individual Action Items (Roll-Call Vote)
Other Business
Consideration of City Council Schedule.
Closed Session (if needed)(cont.)
Adjournment.
Consideration of a Resolution to Approve the GO Alex Strategic Plan, Fiscal Years 2027 - 2031
Consideration of an Amendment to the City Grant and Loan Agreement to Provide Up to $550,000 in Additional City Funding for the Renovation and Preservation of 1022 Pendleton Street as a Rooming House.

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