City Council Meeting

Agenda

• 2 (Special)Closed meeting to discuss appointments to boards and commissions

  Outcome: Closed meeting was held per the actions report. No public action recorded.

• 3aPresentation of a proclamation acknowledging March 31, 2026 as Transgender Day of Visibility in the City of Fairfax

  Outcome: The Mayor presented the proclamation to Reverend Emma Chattin of Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia.

• 6Consent Agenda

  Outcome: Approved unanimously (6-0). Included approval of March 3, 2026 Work Session Minutes; March 10, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes; March 10, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes; and Resolution R-26-11 establishing Procedures for Use of the Construction Management and Design-Build Methods of Construction Contracting.

  passedApprove the consent agenda including minutes from three prior meetings and Resolution R-26-11.

  Amos: yesBates: yesHall: yesHardy-Chandler: yesMcQuillen: yesPeterson: yes
• 7aPublic hearing and consideration of an ordinance amending and re-enacting Chapter 38 (Environment), Article II (Noise), of the Code of the City of Fairfax, Virginia, pertaining to noise mitigation and the regulation of loud, disturbing and unnecessary noises

  Outcome: Public hearing was opened. Several members of the public spoke in support of the proposed amendments. Council voted unanimously (6-0) to continue the public hearing and defer action until May 12, 2026.

  passedContinue the public hearing and defer action until May 12, 2026.

  Amos: yesBates: yesHall: yesHardy-Chandler: yesMcQuillen: yesPeterson: yes
• 7bPublic hearing on the proposed FY27 budget

  Outcome: Public hearing held. No Council action taken, per agenda design.

• 11aWork Session: Review of the Capital Improvement Program, Stormwater Utility Fund, and Wastewater Fund

  Outcome: Staff presentations given by J.C. Martinez, Kyle Laux (Davenport and Company), and Satoshi Eto. Council reached consensus for staff to prepare a budget memo with more information on potential use of a referendum for capital improvement projects.

• 11bWork Session: Discussion of a possible increase in the compensation (salaries) paid to the Mayor and the members of the City Council

  Outcome: City Attorney Brian Lubkeman gave a staff report on current salary levels, state law maximums, and procedural requirements for any increase. Council reached consensus to hold a follow-up work session on May 12, 2026.

• 5 & 8General Public Comment Periods

  Outcome: Multiple members of the public spoke. Prominent topics included strong support for the Willard-Sherwood Community Center project, support for the noise ordinance amendments, FY27 budget priorities including a Climate and Energy Manager position, and police compensation concerns.