City Council Regular Meeting
What was decided
- 4watch 1:13Consideration for remote participation by Councilmember Ross
Approved unanimously (5-0). Councilmember Ross participated remotely via Zoom.
Passed, unanimousUntil the next chapter, names Fairfax Circle Small Area Plan, Remote Participation Policy, Resolution establishing the Housing and Healthy Communities Advisory Board, Rock the Block · read the transcript
- 8awatch 27:47Consideration of the July 2, 2024 Special Meeting minutes
Approved unanimously (6-0) as part of the consent agenda.
Passed, unanimousUntil the next chapter, names Accessory Dwelling Units ×14, Green Building Policy ×10, City of Fairfax 2035 Comprehensive Plan ×6, Fire Station ×3, Small Area Plans ×3, Fairfax Circle Small Area Plan ×2 · read the transcript
- 8bnot chapteredConsideration of the July 9, 2024 Special Meeting minutes
Approved 5-0-1 as part of the consent agenda; Councilmember Doyle Feingold abstained.
Passed, unanimous - 8cnot chapteredConsideration of the July 9, 2024 Regular Meeting minutes
Approved 5-0-1 as part of the consent agenda; Councilmember Doyle Feingold abstained.
Passed, unanimous - 8dnot chapteredConsideration of a resolution establishing the Housing and Healthy Communities Advisory Board
Approved unanimously (6-0) as part of the consent agenda.
Passed, unanimous- Resolution establishing the Housing and Healthy Communities Advisory BoardapprovedThe resolution establishing the Housing and Healthy Communities Advisory Board was approved unanimously as part of the consent agenda.
- 8enot chapteredConsideration of a resolution approving the City's participation in the proposed settlement of opioid-related claims against Kroger and its related entities
Approved unanimously (6-0) as part of the consent agenda.
Passed, unanimous- Resolution approving City participation in opioid settlement against KrogerapprovedThe resolution approving the City's participation in the proposed opioid-related claims settlement against Kroger and its related entities was approved unanimously as part of the consent agenda.
- Opioid settlement KrogerCouncil approved the City's participation in the proposed settlement of opioid-related claims against Kroger and its related entities and authorized execution of necessary documentation.
- 8fnot chapteredIntroduction of an ordinance amending Chapter 2 (Administration), Article III, Division 3, Section 2-96 pertaining to the position of Acting City Manager
Introduced unanimously (6-0) as part of the consent agenda.
Passed, unanimous- Ordinance amending Chapter Section 2-96 (Acting City Manager)proposedAn ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article III, Division 3, Section 2-96 of the City of Fairfax Code pertaining to the position of Acting City Manager was introduced unanimously as part of the consent agenda.
- 9anot chapteredPublic hearing and Council action on adoption of the Fairfax Circle Small Area Plan
Public hearing held with no public testimony. Resolution adopting the Fairfax Circle Small Area Plan (draft dated July 11, 2024) approved 4-2, with Councilmembers Doyle Feingold and Greenfield opposed.
Passed 4–2- Fairfax Circle Small Area PlanapprovedwikiThe Fairfax Circle Small Area Plan (draft dated July 11, 2024) was adopted by City Council on a 4-2 vote, with Councilmembers Doyle Feingold and Greenfield opposed. The plan had been in development since Spring 2023 and previously recommended by the Planning Commission on July 8, 2024.
- 11anot chapteredConsideration of a resolution approving an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for real property at 4085-4087 University Drive owned by GMUF Commerce Buildings, LLC
Approved unanimously (6-0). Council adopted the resolution approving the Agreement of Purchase and Sale for property at 4085-4087 University Drive and authorized execution and consummation of the transaction.
Passed, unanimous- Resolution approving Agreement of Purchase and Sale for 4085-4087 University DriveapprovedThe resolution approving the Agreement of Purchase and Sale for City acquisition of property at 4085-4087 University Drive was adopted unanimously.
- 4085-4087 University DriveThe City Council approved purchase of real property at 4085-4087 University Drive (Tax Map Nos. 57-4-02-40-085 A, B and C and 57-4-02-40-087 A, B, C and D) from GMUF Commerce Buildings, LLC.
Presented
- 5aAcknowledging the Fire Department for achieving the American Heart Association Mission: Lifeline EMS Recognition award · Mayor recognized Fire Chief John O'Neal and acknowledged the Fire Department for receiving the Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold award from the American Heart Association.
- Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold AwardThe City of Fairfax Fire Department was acknowledged for receiving the American Heart Association Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold award for cardiac and stroke care.
- 5bProclamation acknowledging July as Disability Pride Month in the City of Fairfax · proclamation, Proclamation presented to Shea Megale, Terri Hobson and family, Lucy Beadnell of Arc of Northern Virginia, and Doug Church and his son Douglas of Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce
- Disability Pride MonthA proclamation was presented acknowledging July as Disability Pride Month in the City of Fairfax.
- 5cProclamation acknowledging July 25–31, 2024 as Shop Local Week in the City of Fairfax · proclamation, Proclamation presented to the Fairfax City Economic Development Office, Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce, and Old Town Fairfax Business Association
- Shop Local WeekA proclamation was presented acknowledging July 25–31, 2024 as Shop Local Week in the City of Fairfax.
- 13aWork Session: Discussion on the development of the city's green building policy · Discussed in work session. No action taken.
- Green Building Policyin progressThe development of the city's green building policy was discussed during the work session; no formal action was taken.
- 13bWork Session: Discussion on the composting program assessment scope of work · Discussed in work session. No action taken.
- Composting program assessmentThe composting program assessment scope of work was discussed during the work session; no formal action was taken.
- 13cWork Session: Discussion on Zoning for Accessory Dwelling Units · Discussed in work session. No action taken.
- Accessory Dwelling Unitsin progressZoning regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units were discussed during the work session; no formal action was taken.
Named in discussion
Tracked topics the transcript names that no agenda item is filed under. Their own pages and wikis do not yet record this meeting; the passages below are the only trace.
“…area plan and activity center one of the five activity centers identified in the comprehensive plan that's the area of our plan for those who are not sure the boundaries if you'll notice in the next plan this is the red line it's an area of our boundary…”
“…this effort with the community and with you all I have to say that I've been doing small area plans for a long time and I grew up in Fairfax County and Fairfax was part of my life both before after when I came and lived in Reston for a few years.”
“…one for the city as you all are aware the city has determined that the existing fire station number three needs to be replaced city staff in consultation with professionals outside analyzed a number of properties and determined that this particular…”