The Alexandria City Council completed several procedural actions during the meeting, taking roll-call votes on consent items, approving minutes amendments, and deferring one planning item.

- Consent calendar items 5 through 7: Councilmember Kanika Giri moved and Councilmember Chapman seconded to approve roll-call consent calendar items 5'7. The clerk called the roll; all voting members recorded aye and the motion carried.

- Amendment to the meeting minutes of Nov. 12, 2024: Councilmember Chapman moved and Vice Mayor Bagley seconded approval of the correction to the minutes. The council voted aye by voice and the motion carried.

- Planning Commission item (public hearing item 4): Staff reported the signed-up speaker was no longer available and recommended deferral. Councilmember Chapman moved to defer; Vice Mayor Bagley seconded. The council approved the motion.

- Motion to close the public hearing (general): Various motions to close hearings were made during the meeting; where recorded, votes were taken either by voice or roll call and carried.

These procedural votes were routine approvals or deferrals; staff will process the administrative follow-ups, including publishing approved minutes and docketing deferred items for future hearings.