City Council Meeting

What was decided

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  Consideration of the FY24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)

  Approved unanimously (6-0). The City Council accepted the City of Fairfax FY 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

  Passed, unanimous

  Discussed for 20m · also names General Fund ×5, Appointments to boards and commissions, City of Fairfax 2025 Legislative Program, Meals Tax, Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, Special Use Permit · read the transcript

  • FY24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)The ACFR for fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 was presented by auditors Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates and accepted by the City Council 6-0.
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• ✓7a
  Consideration of the November 12, 2024 Regular Meeting minutes

  Approved unanimously as part of the consent agenda (6-0).

  Passed, unanimous

  Discussed for 1h 06m · also names Taco Bell ×21, Special Use Permit ×10, George Snyder Trail ×2, City of Fairfax 2035 Comprehensive Plan, Meals Tax, Special Exceptions · read the transcript

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• ✓8a
  Public hearingPublic hearingThe formal, legally advertised part of a meeting where anyone can speak on an item before the body votes. on ABTB Mid-Atlantic, LLC request — Boulevard Marketplace Shopping Center (Taco Bell drive-through): GDPGeneral development planThe conceptual layout submitted with a rezoning or special use permit that shows what the applicant commits to build. amendment, Special Use PermitSpecial use permitPermission for a use the zoning allows only case by case (a drive-through, a school, a larger building). Needs a public hearing and a council vote, and can carry conditions., Special ExceptionSpecial exceptionA council-approved departure from a specific zoning rule, such as parking counts or height, for one property., and Certificate of AppropriatenessCertificate of appropriatenessBoard of Architectural Review approval that an exterior change fits the district's design standards.

  All four motions approved 4-2 (Lim and Stehle opposed). Ordinance No. 2024-14 adopted for the GDP amendment; Special Use Permit approved for drive-through restaurant; Resolution R-24-39 adopted for special exception on parking landscaping; Certificate of Appropriateness approved.

  Passed 4–2 · 4 motions on this item

  • Ordinance No 2024-14approvedOrdinanceOrdinanceA local law. Ordinances amend the city code and need a public hearing and two readings. No. 2024-14 approving the General Development PlanGeneral development planThe conceptual layout submitted with a rezoning or special use permit that shows what the applicant commits to build. amendment for Boulevard Marketplace Shopping Center was adopted 4-2.
  • R-24-39approvedResolutionResolutionA formal statement of council position or a one-time action, such as approving a contract. Passes on a single vote. R-24-39 approving the special exceptionSpecial exceptionA council-approved departure from a specific zoning rule, such as parking counts or height, for one property. for interior landscaped parking islands at 10120 Fairfax Boulevard was adopted 4-2.
  • Boulevard Marketplace Shopping Center GDP AmendmentapprovedwikiThe General Development PlanGeneral development planThe conceptual layout submitted with a rezoning or special use permit that shows what the applicant commits to build. amendment for Boulevard Marketplace was approved 4-2, allowing a Taco Bell drive-through restaurant at 10120 Fairfax Boulevard.
  • 10120 Fairfax BoulevardThis parcel (Tax Map 47-4-23-000-D) is the site of the approved Taco Bell drive-through restaurant development within Boulevard Marketplace.
  • 10140-10160 Fairfax BoulevardThis parcel (Tax Map 47-4-23-000-A) is part of the Boulevard Marketplace Shopping Center subject to the approved GDPGeneral development planThe conceptual layout submitted with a rezoning or special use permit that shows what the applicant commits to build. amendment.
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• ✓8b
  Public hearingPublic hearingThe formal, legally advertised part of a meeting where anyone can speak on an item before the body votes. on Olympus Pines, LLC request — redevelopment of 9917 Fairfax Boulevard with a car wash facility: Special Use PermitSpecial use permitPermission for a use the zoning allows only case by case (a drive-through, a school, a larger building). Needs a public hearing and a council vote, and can carry conditions., Special ExceptionsSpecial exceptionA council-approved departure from a specific zoning rule, such as parking counts or height, for one property., and Certificate of AppropriatenessCertificate of appropriatenessBoard of Architectural Review approval that an exterior change fits the district's design standards.

  All three motions approved 4-2 (Lim and Stehle opposed). Special Use Permit approved for vehicle service (car wash); Resolution R-24-40 adopted for special exceptions; Certificate of Appropriateness approved.

  Passed 4–2 · 3 motions on this item

  • R-24-40approvedResolutionResolutionA formal statement of council position or a one-time action, such as approving a contract. Passes on a single vote. R-24-40 approving special exceptionsSpecial exceptionA council-approved departure from a specific zoning rule, such as parking counts or height, for one property. for exterior vacuum stations, fence installation, and modified street tree requirements at 9917 Fairfax Boulevard was adopted 4-2.
  • Tommy's CarwashapprovedwikiThe redevelopment of 9917 Fairfax Boulevard as a car wash facility was approved 4-2, including a SUPSpecial use permitPermission for a use the zoning allows only case by case (a drive-through, a school, a larger building). Needs a public hearing and a council vote, and can carry conditions., special exceptionsSpecial exceptionA council-approved departure from a specific zoning rule, such as parking counts or height, for one property., and certificate of appropriatenessCertificate of appropriatenessBoard of Architectural Review approval that an exterior change fits the district's design standards..
  • 9917 Fairfax BoulevardThis parcel (Tax Map 48-3-13-001) was approved for redevelopment as a car wash facility.
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• ✓8c
  Public hearingPublic hearingThe formal, legally advertised part of a meeting where anyone can speak on an item before the body votes. on Pathway Homes, Inc. request — Special Use PermitSpecial use permitPermission for a use the zoning allows only case by case (a drive-through, a school, a larger building). Needs a public hearing and a council vote, and can carry conditions. for upper story residential/mixed uses at 4010 University Drive

  Approved 4-3 (Doyle Feingold, Greenfield, and Lim opposed). Special Use Permit granted for up to 10 dwelling units in the CR Commercial Retail zoning district and Old Town Fairfax Historic Overlay District.

  Passed 4–3

  • 4010 University Drivein progresswikiThis parcel (Tax Map 57-4-02-087-B) in the CR Commercial Retail zoning districtZoningThe city rules that say what can be built where: uses, height, density, setbacks, and parking, by district. and Old Town Fairfax Historic Overlay District was approved for upper story residential/mixed uses, up to 10 units.
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• ✓8d
  Public hearingPublic hearingThe formal, legally advertised part of a meeting where anyone can speak on an item before the body votes. on OrdinanceOrdinanceA local law. Ordinances amend the city code and need a public hearing and two readings. No. 2024-15 amending Chapter 90 (Taxation) pertaining to tax relief program exemptions for the elderly and disabled

  Approved unanimously (6-0). Ordinance No. 2024-15 enacted, updating qualifying income levels, asset limits, and adding a new 75% exemption category.

  Passed, unanimous

  • Ordinance No 2024-15approvedOrdinanceOrdinanceA local law. Ordinances amend the city code and need a public hearing and two readings. No. 2024-15 amending Chapter 90 (Taxation) to update qualifying income levels, asset limits, and add a new 75% exemption category for tax relief for the elderly and disabled was enacted unanimously.
  • Tax relief program exemptions for the elderly and disabledThe City updated its property tax relief eligibility thresholds and added a new 75% exemption tier to remain competitive with surrounding jurisdictions.
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• ✓8e
  Public hearingPublic hearingThe formal, legally advertised part of a meeting where anyone can speak on an item before the body votes. on supplemental appropriationAppropriationCouncil authorization to spend a specific amount of money. Budget changes mid-year come as supplemental appropriations. resolutionResolutionA formal statement of council position or a one-time action, such as approving a contract. Passes on a single vote. of $650,000 for FY 2025 Fall non-discretionary and Council authorized expenditures

  Approved unanimously (6-0). $650,000 supplemental appropriation approved, including $600,000 for City Manager work plan and Fire Department items and $50,000 for Transit Development Plan for CUE via NVTA 30%.

  Passed, unanimous

  • Supplemental Appropriation Resolution FY 2025 Fall ($650 000)proposedA $650,000 supplemental appropriationAppropriationCouncil authorization to spend a specific amount of money. Budget changes mid-year come as supplemental appropriations. was approved unanimously, comprising $600,000 for City Manager work plan/Fire Department items and $50,000 for the CUE Transit Development Plan funded by NVTA 30%.
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• ✓8f
  Public hearingPublic hearingThe formal, legally advertised part of a meeting where anyone can speak on an item before the body votes. on ResolutionResolutionA formal statement of council position or a one-time action, such as approving a contract. Passes on a single vote. R-24-42 for reappropriation of $5,000,000 in general funds within the approved FY 2025 budget

  Approved 5-1 (Lim opposed). Resolution R-24-42 adopted, reducing the general fund transfer to the CIP fund by $5,000,000 (from $12,136,540 to $7,136,540) and reappropriating the $5,000,000 to the Economic Development Office.

  Passed 5–1

  • R-24-42approvedResolutionResolutionA formal statement of council position or a one-time action, such as approving a contract. Passes on a single vote. R-24-42 reappropriating $5,000,000 of general funds from the CIPCapital improvement programThe multi-year budget for big physical projects: roads, buildings, parks, utilities. transfer to the Economic Development Office was adopted 5-1.
  • FY 2025 General Fund reappropriation ($5 000 000)The council approved a $5,000,000 reappropriation, reducing the CIPCapital improvement programThe multi-year budget for big physical projects: roads, buildings, parks, utilities. fund transfer and directing funds to the Economic Development Office to support the EDA Real Estate Resources Fund.
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• ✓10a
  Consideration of a Memorandum of Agreement with the Economic Development Authority (EDA) for City Contribution of $5,000,000 to the EDA's Real Estate Resources Fund

  Approved 5-1 (Lim opposed). MOA approved authorizing a $5,000,000 city contribution to the EDA's Real Estate Resources Fund for acquisition of strategic economic development properties.

  Passed 5–1

  Discussed for 28m · also names Master Plan, Personnel Matters, Willard Sherwood · read the transcript

  • EDA Real Estate Resources Fundin progressThe City Council approved a $5,000,000 contribution to the EDA's Real Estate Resources Fund via a Memorandum of Agreement, to fund acquisition of strategic economic development properties, with the EDA to return funds upon sale of properties.
  • Economic Development Authority (EDA)The EDA received Council approval for a $5,000,000 conditional contribution MOA to its Real Estate Resources Fund to acquire strategic city properties.
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  Closed meetingClosed sessionA portion of a meeting closed to the public under state law, typically for legal advice, personnel, or property negotiations. Votes must still happen in open session. to discuss personnel matters — actions out of closed session

  Council approved a Memorandum of Agreement with City Clerk Melissa E. Shinaberry (unanimously by voice vote) and voted 4-2 to terminate City Manager Laszlo Palko's employment not for cause.

  Passed, unanimous · 2 motions on this item
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