City Council · Sep 8, 2026

City Council Meeting

▶ Watch recording Agenda Read the transcript1h 28m · 8 agenda items · 5 votes, all unanimous · 10 tracked topics

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What was decided

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Consent Agenda
Included approval of four sets of meeting minutes, cancellation of the University Drive Intersection Improvements Project (VDOT UPC 121747), FY 2027 fund reappropriation, and DRPT grant agreements for CUE operating and capital assistance.
Passed, unanimous
- University Drivein progressA resolution to cancel the University Drive Intersection Improvements Project (VDOT UPC 121747) was approved unanimously as part of the consent agenda. The Purchasing Agent was authorized to award a construction contract of $725,551 to Arthur Construction Co., Inc. for the University Drive Bike Lanes project, contingent upon VDOT approval.
- FY 2027 BudgetapprovedA resolution for reappropriation of general/operating, capital, and enterprise funds carryover to FY 2027 (appropriated in FY 2026 and unspent as of June 30, 2026) was approved unanimously as part of the consent agenda.
- Budget Processin progressThe city manager was authorized to sign FY 2027 DRPT grant agreements for CUE operating and capital assistance totaling approximately $4,967,570 across five grants, previously appropriated as part of the FY 2027 budget process.
watch 20:46
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Board, Commission, and Advisory Committee Appointments
Nine appointments and reappointments made across multiple boards and committees.
Passed, unanimous
Until the next chapter, names Special Use Permit ×5, Master Plan ×4, City Council Code of Ethics ×2, Courthouse Plaza ×2, Small Area Plans ×2, Strategic Plan ×2 · read the transcript
- Board Commission and Advisory Committee AppointmentsapprovedNine appointments and reappointments were approved unanimously across multiple boards and committees at the September 8, 2026 meeting.
watch 21:35
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Public Hearing: Special Use Permit – 10230 Antietam Avenue (Naila Ayoub Daycare)
Special Use Permit granted to Naila Ayoub to operate a family day care home for up to 12 children at 10230 Antietam Avenue, subject to five conditions.
Passed, unanimous
- Special Use PermitapprovedThe Special Use Permit pursuant to City Code Section 110-3.5.5.D.8 was approved unanimously to allow a family day care home for up to 12 children at 10230 Antietam Avenue, with five conditions including state licensing, operator residency, and no outdoor play before 8:00 a.m.
- 10230 Antietam AvenueThe property at 10230 Antietam Avenue (Tax Map Parcel 47-4-07-Q-008) was the subject of an approved Special Use Permit for a family day care home for up to 12 children.
not chaptered
✓10a
Adoption of City Council Code of Ethics
Council adopted the Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct Document as presented.
Passed, unanimous
- City Council Code of EthicsapprovedThe City Council Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct Document was adopted unanimously as presented.
not chaptered
10b
Award of Construction Contract for University Drive Bike Lanes
Purchasing Agent authorized to award a construction contract of $725,551 to Arthur Construction Co., Inc. for University Drive Bike Lanes, contingent upon VDOT approval.
Passed, unanimous
University Drivein progress
not chaptered

Presented

3a
Constitution Week · proclamation, September 17–23, 2026
- Constitution WeekA proclamation was presented acknowledging September 17–23, 2026 as Constitution Week in the City of Fairfax.
3b
Car Free Day · proclamation, September 22, 2026
- Car Free DayA proclamation was presented acknowledging September 22, 2026 as Car Free Day in the City of Fairfax.
3c
Disability Voting Rights Week · proclamation, September 14–18, 2026
- Disability Voting Rights WeekA proclamation was presented acknowledging September 14–18, 2026 as Disability Voting Rights Week in the City of Fairfax.

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.

Master Planin progress4 passages, 3m
“…plans, and that's the genesis of this project. And then in June of 2021, the bicycle master plan was adopted, which also included this project and gave it a little bit more specificity, recommending it as a road diet and bicycle lanes, whereas the Old Town…”
watch 37:26 every passage
Courthouse Plazain progress2 passages, 1m
“…projections from the willard sherwood project and the um the caps i'm sorry the courthouse plaza project”
watch 43:14 every passage wiki
City of Fairfax 2035 Comprehensive Planapprovedonce
“…zoning is residential high this is an allowable use in this zoning district and the comprehensive plan future land use designates this area as a single-family detached neighborhood and staff recommends approval of this use as being harmonious with this…”
watch 25:33 every passage wiki
Willard Sherwoodin progressonce
“…half a percent per year and we also included traffic prediction projections from the willard sherwood project and the um the caps i'm sorry the courthouse plaza project”
watch 43:14 every passage
Highlands at Mantuaapprovedonce
“…establishment of the process Trust Fund. We expect public hearing and action on the Highlands at Mantua during public hearing, and then we'll have a work session on potential amendments to the zoning ordinance that we previously discussed. October 6th…”
watch 73:01 every passage wiki
Two-Year Transportation Programproposedonce
“And so then we took that project and put it into our program, our two-year transportation program in spring of 2021. which was adopted in June of 2021 for us to proceed with developing the concept. We then had a city council work session in 2021 to look at…”
watch 38:10 every passage wiki
South Street Extensiononce
“…at the core of Old Town Fairfax. Again, separately, now that we're going to have the South Street extension and we're looking at the Old Town Circulation Study, that's going to maybe have us take another look at how this is going to continue, or how we can”
watch 69:54 every passage wiki
Labor Day Car Showonce
“Very quickly, congratulations to all involved in a very successful Labor Day car show yesterday. Again, another live life connected example of the community coming together on a number of different levels. Thanks to staff, too, working the holiday and, again,…”
watch 83:33 every passage

Recording · 1h 28m

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20:466 · Consent Agenda
21:357 · Board, Commission, and Advisory Committee Appointments
Other items are not chaptered in the recording.

Topics touched · 10

Constitution Week
Constitution Week is an annual civic observance held September 17–23, commemorating the U.S. Constitution.
Car Free Day
Car Free Day is an annual civic observance celebrated internationally on September 22nd that encourages residents to try alternative transportation options such as public transit, bicycling, walking, and carpooling instead of driving alone. The City of Fairfax has recognized Car Free Day by mayoral proclamation for at least two consecutive years.
Disability Voting Rights Week
University Drivein progress
University Drive is a key corridor in the City of Fairfax, appearing in multiple overlapping municipal matters. Most prominently, the University Drive Bicycle Lanes Project proposes dedicated bike lanes along the segment between South Street and Layton Hall Drive; a public hearing on the project was held February 25, 2025, where speakers expressed general support but some concerns about sharrows, with no council action taken at that time.
- VDOT authorization for the University Drive Bike Lanes construction contract awarded September 8, 2026 is listed as a contingency — confirmation of VDOT approval and construction commencement status…
- The Courthouse Plaza redevelopment proposal (which fronts University Drive) was in the post-submission/work session phase as of July 2026; no final council action on that application has been…
FY 2027 Budgetapproved
The FY 2027 Budget is the City of Fairfax's annual operating and capital budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. Budget development began in fall 2025, with staff presenting a range of CIP requests to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board in September 2025.
Budget Processin progress
The City of Fairfax budget process is an annual multi-phase cycle spanning from fall CIP planning through spring adoption, typically culminating in a City Council vote in May. The process involves work sessions, public hearings, and coordination across multiple bodies including the City Council, School Board, Planning Commission, and advisory boards such as HHCAB.
- The state budget had not been adopted as of early May 2026; it is unclear whether it has since been adopted and what its final impact on City of Fairfax schools and localities will be.
- The Housing Trust Fund vote, framed as needing to occur before the budget process, was anticipated for September 2026; its outcome and budget implications are not yet recorded.
Board Commission and Advisory Committee Appointmentsapproved
The City Council regularly considers appointments and reappointments to its various boards, commissions, and advisory committees as an ongoing administrative matter. At the July 28, 2026 meeting, the Council unanimously approved a slate of appointments and reappointments spanning five bodies: Sucha Khamsuwan (Board of Architectural Review), Amini Bonane and Brenda Kuhlman (Commission for Women), Manisha Maskay (Fairfax Commission on Aging), Suzanne Levy (Fairfax County Public Library Board of Trustees), and Kirk Knoll (Commission on the Arts).
- Remaining board and commission vacancies identified by City Clerk Shinaberry as of July 28, 2026 have not been fully resolved in the record — it is unclear whether all vacancies were filled through…
- The individual names and board assignments for the nine appointments approved at the September 8, 2026 meeting were not detailed in the record.
Special Use Permitapproved
Special Use Permits (SUPs) are a land use approval mechanism within the City of Fairfax's zoning framework, distinct from rezonings in that they carry a time limit: under the zoning ordinance, an approved SUP automatically expires after two years unless the property owner takes qualifying action, such as obtaining a building permit. A noted ambiguity existed where not all SUPs require building permits, leaving some in a gray area regarding validity; a zoning ordinance amendment was discussed (September–October 2026) to add "or equivalent zoning permit" to resolve this.
- A zoning ordinance amendment to clarify that zoning permits are equivalent to building permits for purposes of maintaining SUP validity was under discussion as of September–October 2026; its final…
- The post-submission work session on the SUP (and related Zoning Map Amendment, Special Exceptions, and Major Certificate of Appropriateness) for 4085-4117 Chain Bridge Road was held in June 2026 with…
10230 Antietam Avenue
City Council Code of Ethicsapproved
The City of Fairfax City Council Code of Ethics is a formal Standards of Conduct document adopted to govern the behavior of the Mayor and City Council members. City Attorney Brian Lubkerman noted at the May 26, 2026 meeting that despite the topic arising on multiple occasions over his 20-plus years as city attorney, the city had never previously adopted such a code.

Documents · 22

Presentation Memo1
Draft Minutes4
Staff Report7
Motion7
Presentation2
- Presentation 1
- Presentation 2
Reporter1

Filed in agenda order; the agenda names the item each belongs to.