City Council Meeting

What was decided

• ✓8a
  Consideration of the October 22, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes

  Approved 5-0-1, with Councilmember Lim abstaining.

  Passed, unanimous
  not chaptered
• ✓8b
  Award of Construction Contract – City Hall Landscape Improvements Project

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

  Passed, unanimous

  • City Hall Landscape Improvements ProjectapprovedwikiConstruction contract awarded to Galicia Construction Corporation for an estimated amount of $587,752.
  not chaptered
• ✓8c
  Award of Construction Contract – Stafford Drive Stream Restoration

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

  Passed, unanimous

  • Stafford Drive Stream RestorationapprovedConstruction contract awarded to Meadville Land Service, Inc. for an estimated amount of $3,299,558.90.
  • Stafford DriveSite of the stream restoration project for which a construction contract was approved.
  not chaptered
• ✓8d
  Award of Construction Contract – Andes Drive Pump Station Force Main Lining

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

  Passed, unanimous

  • Andes Drive Pump Station Force Main LiningapprovedwikiConstruction contract awarded to J. Fletcher Creamer & Son, Inc. for an estimated amount of $834,892.
  • Andes DriveLocation of the pump station force main lining project for which a construction contract was approved.
  not chaptered
• ✓8e
  Updates to the FY 2026 Financial Policies and Council Budget Guidelines

  Pulled from consent agenda for discussion; approved unanimously (6-0) following staff presentation by CFO J.C. Martinez. Council adopted the presented financial policies and suggested budget guidelines for use in preparing the FY 2026 budget.

  Passed, unanimous

  Until the next chapter, names FY 2026 Budget, General Fund · read the transcript

  • FY 2026 Financial Policies and Council Budget GuidelinesapprovedCouncil adopted the FY 2026 financial policies and budget guidelines following a staff presentation; no proposed changes to existing policies were noted.
  watch 32:43
• ✓8f
  Introduction of an OrdinanceOrdinanceA local law. Ordinances amend the city code and need a public hearing and two readings. Amending Chapter 90 (Taxation) – Tax Relief for Elderly and Disabled

  Approved unanimously (6-0) as part of consent agenda; ordinance introduced.

  Passed, unanimous

  • Ordinance Amending Chapter 90 (Taxation) Article II (Real Property Taxes) Division Tax Relief for Elderly and DisabledproposedOrdinanceOrdinanceA local law. Ordinances amend the city code and need a public hearing and two readings. introduced amending the Code of the City of Fairfax pertaining to tax relief program exemptions for the elderly and disabled.
  not chaptered
• ✓8g
  Introduction of a 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. – FY 2025 Fall ($650,000)

  Pulled from consent agenda for discussion; approved unanimously (6-0) following staff presentation. First reading waived; public hearing set for December 10, 2024.

  Passed, unanimous

  Discussed for 4m · also names Capital Improvement Program, City of Fairfax 2025 Legislative Program, General Fund · read the transcript

  • Supplemental Appropriation Resolution FY 2025 Fall ($650 000)proposedResolutionResolutionA formal statement of council position or a one-time action, such as approving a contract. Passes on a single vote. introduced for $650,000 in FY 2025 Fall supplemental appropriationsAppropriationCouncil authorization to spend a specific amount of money. Budget changes mid-year come as supplemental appropriations.; first readingFirst readingThe introduction of an ordinance. Approval here schedules the public hearing; the binding vote is at the second reading. waived and public hearingPublic hearingThe formal, legally advertised part of a meeting where anyone can speak on an item before the body votes. set for December 10, 2024.
  • CUE Transit Development Plan (TDP)in progresswikiCIPCapital improvement programThe multi-year budget for big physical projects: roads, buildings, parks, utilities. Fund to receive $50,000 from NVTA 30% applied towards a Transit Development Plan for CUE as part of the supplemental appropriationAppropriationCouncil authorization to spend a specific amount of money. Budget changes mid-year come as supplemental appropriations..
  watch 34:50
• ✓11a
  ResolutionResolutionA formal statement of council position or a one-time action, such as approving a contract. Passes on a single vote. Requesting Issuance of Revenue Bonds by the City of Fairfax Economic Development Authority – Up to $54,500,000

  Approved unanimously (6-0). Resolution R-24-32 adopted requesting the EDA to issue revenue bonds up to $54,500,000 to finance general government capital project costs.

  Passed, unanimous

  Until the next chapter, names Capital Improvement Program, Legislative Program, Willard Sherwood · read the transcript

  • R-24-32approvedResolutionResolutionA formal statement of council position or a one-time action, such as approving a contract. Passes on a single vote. adopted requesting the City of Fairfax Economic Development Authority to issue revenue bonds in a maximum aggregate principal amount of $54,500,000 to finance general government capital project costs.
  • City of Fairfax Economic Development Authority Revenue BondsCouncil authorized the EDA to serve as conduit issuer for up to $54.5M in revenue bonds, anticipated to fund capital projects including Fire Station 3 and the Willard-Sherwood Community Center.
  • Fire Stationin progressListed as an anticipated capital expenditure to be funded through the $54.5M revenue bond issuance.
  • Willard-Sherwood Community Centerin progresswikiListed as an anticipated capital expenditure to be funded through the $54.5M revenue bond issuance.
  watch 65:10
• ✓11b
  Consideration of Board and Commission Appointment

  Approved unanimously (6-0). Myron Maslowsky reappointed to the Board of Equalization for a three-year term through November 30, 2027.

  Passed, unanimous
  not chaptered
• ✓14
  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. – Personnel Matters, Property Acquisition, and Legal Consultation

  Council convened closed meeting at 8:16 p.m. under Virginia Code §§ 2.2-3711.A.1, A.3, and A.8. Reconvened at 9:30 p.m. and certified by 7-0 vote that only lawful matters were discussed.

  Passed, unanimous · 2 motions on this item

  Names Personnel Matters · read the transcript

  watch 74:43