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City Council legislative meeting summary

AlexandriaJun 9, 20264 min read

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Council held an executive (closed) session and reconvened to approve an electronic participation resolution and the closed-session resolution. Council received fiscal and capital reports, authorized up to $35 million in SMART SCALE grant applications, passed multiple ordinances on first reading (including bond authorization and fiscal appropriations), approved numerous board and commission appointments, and approved the Council calendar and look-ahead schedule.

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The Council reviewed financial and capital project reports and started the formal process to sell bonds and adjust the city budget, which helps fund city and school projects. The City authorized pursuing up to $35 million in state transportation grant applications, which could fund local road and transit projects if awarded. Council also approved many appointments to local boards and set a new polling place for one precinct — residents in that precinct should check for the new voting location when it is finalized.

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Adopted Electronic Participation Resolution (Res. No. 3387) allowing remote participation.
Held closed executive session under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(6) and adopted the related closed-session resolution (Res. No. 3388).
Endorsed a proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month.
Received the FY2026 Third Quarter Capital Projects Status Report and the Monthly Financial Report.
Authorized submission of up to $35 million in SMART SCALE grant applications and authorized the City Manager to execute required documents (Res. No. 3386).
Passed on first reading ordinances including: encroachment implementation ordinances for 601 Wythe Street and 732 N. Washington Street; authorization to issue general obligation bonds to finance city and school capital projects; supplemental appropriations for FY2026 and appropriations for FY2027; and an ordinance to move the Blessed Sacrament precinct polling place (scheduled for final passage on June 13, 2026).
Approved multiple uncontested and contested appointments and reappointments to boards, commissions, and committees (listed in the docket).
Approved the Fiscal Year 2026 City Council Look-Ahead Schedule and the official City Council Calendar for June–December 2026.
Adjourned the meeting at 10:08 p.m.

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City Council Legislative Meeting

Jun 9, 2026, 12:00 AMscheduled

There will be an executive session at 6:15 p.m. The regular meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter.

Agenda

The June 9, 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: 997 0901 3611 Webinar Passcode:914508 Dial-in number: 301-715-8592 Registration: https://alexandriava.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MMb9drAlTh69LHRwI25TDA 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).
Approval of the Electronic Participation Resolution by Council. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
Closed Session (if needed).
6:15 p.m. - Closed Session - Consideration of closed executive session pursuant to Virginia Code section 2.2-3711(A)(6) to discuss or consider 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 June as Pride Month.
Oral Reports
City Council Reports on Boards, Commissions, and Committees:
Oral Reports from members of City Council on Boards, Commissions, and Committees: *Virginia Railway Express (VRE) (Vice Mayor Bagley) *Council of Governments (COG) - Climate Energy and Environment Policy Committee (CEEPC) (Vice Mayor Bagley) *Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) (Vice Mayor Bagley and Councilman Aguirre) *Alexandria Gang Prevention Task Force (Vice Mayor Bagley and Councilman Elnoubi) *Children, Youth and Families Collaborative Commission (CYFCC) (Vice Mayor Bagley) *Sister Cities Committee (Councilman Chapman) *Transportation Commission (Councilman Chapman and Councilwoman Marks) *Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC) (Councilman Chapman and Councilwoman Greene)
CIty Council General Updates
City Manager's Oral Report
Sails on the Potomac: Alexandria Commemorates America’s 250th Update
Alexandria Police Department Update
State of the Economy
Briefing and Consideration of a Term Sheet for a Potential Public Infrastructure Investment at 1300 North Royal Street, the Former Potomac River Generating Station (PRGS) Site, through Tax Increment Financing.
Action Docket
Roll-Call Consent Items (12-26)
Receipt of resignations from Members of Boards, Commissions, and Committees.
Uncontested Appointments for Boards, Commissions, and Committees: a) Alexandria Gang Prevention Community Task Force - 3-year term 1 member from and representing the parents of youth of the City of Alexandria b) Alexandria Housing Affordability Advisory Committee -3-year term 1 representative of the City’s small business community, including the retail, restaurant, or hospitality sector c) Alexandria Transportation Commission 1 representative from Traffic and Parking Board d) Board of Architectural Review - 3-year term 1 citizen member e) Children, Youth, and Families Collaborative Commission - 3-year term 1 City Council Representative f) Community Services Board - 3-year term 2 consumer members (current or former direct recipient of public or private mental health, intellectual disability, or substance abuse treatment rehabilitation services) g) George Washinton Birthday Celebration Committee - 2-year term 1 citizen member who is a veteran h) Waterfront Commission - 2-year term 1 representative from the Historic Alexandria Foundation 1 representative from the Old Town Civic Association i) Visit Alexandria Board of Governors - 3-year term 1 Historic/Preservation Representative 1 member to come from any of the 4 categories (Hotel, Restaurant, Association or Retail 1 Hotel Owner/Manager Representative
Reading and Acting Upon the Minutes of the Following Meetings of City Council: The Regular Meeting Minutes of April 14, 2026; The Public Hearing Meeting Minutes of April 18, 2026; The Regular Meeting Minutes of April 28, 2026; and The Special Meeting Minutes of April 29, 2026 (Budget Adoption).
Consideration of Receipt of Fiscal Year 2026 Third Quarter Capital Projects Status Report Related to City Council Approved Capital Projects
Consideration of the Monthly Financial Report for the Period Ending April 30, 2026.
Consideration of a Resolution to Support Grant Applications to the Virginia Department of Transportation for FY 2033 - FY 2034 SMART SCALE projects. [ROLL-CALL VOTE].
Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance authorizing the owner of the property located at 601 Wythe Street to construct and maintain encroachments in the public right of way for upper floor balconies, street-level bollards, a permanent planter, and a retaining wall at that location (Implementation Ordinance for Encroachment No. 2025-00006 associated with 601 Wythe Street approved by City Council on October 18, 2025).
Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance authorizing the owner of the property located at 732 North Washington Street to construct and maintain encroachments in the public right of way for upper floor balconies at that location (Implementation Ordinance for Encroachment No. 2025-00009 associated with 732 North Washington Street and 710 Madison Street approved by City Council on January 24, 2026).
Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance Authorizing and Empowering the Issuance, Sale and Delivery of General Obligation Bonds to Finance City and Schools Capital Projects and to Refund Certain Outstanding Bonds of the City.
Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Make Supplemental Appropriations for the Support of the City Government for Fiscal Year 2026.
Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Make Appropriations for the Support of the City Government for Fiscal Year 2027.
Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Move the Polling Place in the Blessed Sacrament Precinct to Christ the King Anglican Church and Rename the Precinct North Quaker.
Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to amend and reordain Article V (PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY COMMISSION) of Chapter 4 (COMMITTEES, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS) of Title 2 (GENERAL GOVERNMENT) of the Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended.
Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to amend and reordain Section 2-4-161 (SAME- COMPOSITIONS) of Article U (ALEXANDRIA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION) of Chapter 4 (COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) Title 2 (GENERAL GOVERNMENT) of the Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended.
Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend and Reordain Section 2-4-80 (Creation, Composition and Organization) of Article 1 (Alexandria Archaeological Commission) of Chapter 4 (Committees, Boards, and Commissions) of Title 2 (General Government), of the Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended.
Individual Action Items (Roll-Call Vote)
None.
Contested Appointments
Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee - 2-year term 1 citizen member
Beautification Commission - 2-year term 1 citizen member
Commission for Women - 3-year term 2 citizen members
Community Policy Management Team - 2-year term 1 parent representative who is not an employee of any public or private program which receives funds from the Children’s Services Act
Human Rights Commission - 3-year term 2 citizen members
Northern Virginia Community College Board - 4-year term 1 citizen member
Social Services Advisory Board - 3-year term 2 citizen members
Traffic and Parking Board - 2-year term 2 citizen members
Visit Alexandria Board of Governors - 3-year term
Other Business
Consideration of City Council Schedule.
Closed Session (cont.)(if needed)
Adjournment.

Documents from this meeting

Agendahttps://legistar.granicus.com/alexandria/meetings/2026/6/2691_A_City_Council_Legislative_Meeting_26-06-09_Docket.pdf
Minuteshttps://legistar.granicus.com/alexandria/meetings/2026/6/2691_M_City_Council_Legislative_Meeting_26-06-09_Action_Docket.pdf

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