City Council Meeting
What was decided
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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.
Passed, unanimousUntil the next chapter, names General Fund ×17, Stormwater Utility ×13, Willard Sherwood ×7, Budget Process ×4, Capital Improvement Program ×2, Engage Fairfax ×2 · read the transcript
- R-26-11approvedResolution R-26-11, establishing Procedures for Use of the Construction Management and Design-Build Methods of Construction Contracting, was approved unanimously as part of the consent agenda.
- 7anot chapteredPublic 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
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.
Passed, unanimous- Ordinance Amending Chapter 38 Article II NoisedeferredThe ordinance amending and re-enacting Chapter 38, Article II (Noise) of the City Code was the subject of a public hearing. Council voted unanimously to continue the public hearing and defer action until May 12, 2026.
Presented
- 2 (Special)Closed meeting to discuss appointments to boards and commissions · Closed meeting was held per the actions report. No public action recorded.
- Appointments to boards and commissions[2 (Special)] Council convened in closed session to discuss appointments to boards and commissions. No public action was recorded.
- 3aPresentation of a proclamation acknowledging March 31, 2026 as Transgender Day of Visibility in the City of Fairfax · The Mayor presented the proclamation to Reverend Emma Chattin of Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia.
- Transgender Day of VisibilityThe Mayor presented a proclamation acknowledging March 31, 2026 as Transgender Day of Visibility in the City of Fairfax to Reverend Emma Chattin of Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia.
- 7bPublic hearing on the proposed FY27 budget · Public hearing held. No Council action taken, per agenda design.
- FY 2027 BudgetapprovedA public hearing was held on the proposed FY27 budget. Several members of the public spoke, including comments on funding a Climate and Energy Manager position and police compensation concerns. No Council action was taken.
- 11aWork Session: Review of the Capital Improvement Program, Stormwater Utility Fund, and Wastewater Fund · 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.
- Capital Improvement ProgramproposedThe Capital Improvement Program was reviewed during the work session; Council reached consensus for staff to prepare a budget memo regarding potential use of a referendum for capital improvement projects.
- Stormwater Utility FundStormwater Program Manager Satoshi Eto presented an update on the Stormwater Utility Fund, including past and future program activities, the SWU credit program, and recommended program enhancements.
- Wastewater FundThe Wastewater Fund was reviewed, including the financial status and capital needs, and improvements to the Noman Cole Water Plant were discussed.
- Noman Cole Water PlantImprovements to the Noman Cole Water Plant were discussed as part of the Wastewater Fund capital needs review.
- 11bWork Session: Discussion of a possible increase in the compensation (salaries) paid to the Mayor and the members of the City Council · 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.
- Mayor and City Council CompensationThe Council discussed a possible increase in compensation for the Mayor and Councilmembers. Current City Code sets Mayor salary at $13,000 and Councilmember salary at $12,000, against state maximums of $24,000 and $22,000 respectively. Council reached consensus for a follow-up work session on May 12, 2026.
- 5 & 8General Public Comment Periods · 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.
- Willard-Sherwood Community Centerin progresswiki[5 & 8] Numerous residents and Jennifer Rose, Executive Director of the Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of the Willard-Sherwood Community Center project during the general public comment periods.
- Climate and Energy Manager position[5 & 8] Pradeep Chilka, Vice-Chair of the Environmental Sustainability Committee, and Keya Chilka spoke in support of funding a full-time permanent Climate and Energy Manager position and adopting the proposed Green Building Policy and Climate Action Plan.
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.
“…Live Life Connected. What could encourage connection more than a place such as the Willard Sherwood Health and Community Center? Thank you. Our next speaker”
- General Fund17 passages, 13m
“…TWO OF THE THREE PRESENTATIONS. OF THE PRESENTATIONS, ONE WILL DEAL WITH THE GENERAL FUND FY27 PLAN OF FINANCE SPECIFICALLY ON CAPITAL. THE OTHER ONE WILL BE ON WASTEWATER FUND ANALYSIS AND THE THIRD ONE WILL BE ON THE STORMWATER UTILITY UPDATE AS…”
- Stormwater Utility13 passages, 10m
“…THE OTHER ONE WILL BE ON WASTEWATER FUND ANALYSIS AND THE THIRD ONE WILL BE ON THE STORMWATER UTILITY UPDATE AS WELL. happy to answer any questions during those presentations or any time after those presentations as well again we have Kyle Lux from…”
- Senior Center6 passages, 5m
“…previously planned Sherwood Willard Center. I've been a member of the Green Acres Senior Center for 11 years. I've served on the advisory council. I've been an eager participant in the luncheon parties, the day trips, and especially indoor pickleball.…”
“…I respectfully ask the council to keep this in mind as you move forward in the budget process. I've provided a copy of a handout that I'll leave with the clerk if you're interested in some of the comparisons that we did. Thank you.”
“…affect other major projects, including the property yard redevelopment and the fire station three? Is this project an overreach? Is Fairfax City taking on a big city debt for a small city footprint? Do we have that problem? In spite”
“…31 years at 4141 evergreen drive in the city I'm one of your members at large on the Fairfax Village in the City advisory board also. I'm here to express my support of the Willard Sherwood Health and Community Center. First let me say I understand your…”
“…That's another part of the problem. Again, colluded votes. I hate to say it, when Davies Property went from zone for, what was it, nine units per acre and was approved at 102, I started looking around at VPAP.org to see if any developers had paid…”
“…a path forward that includes better education of our residents? Reviewing the city's comprehensive plan, the Willard Sherwood Center is fully in alignment”
“…to improve flood conditions along the Akatink Creek Corridor adjacent to the Fairfax Circle Small Area Plan. We've also been working on plans to retrofit the detention pond at Lion Run and Fairfax Boulevard to enhance its pollutant reduction…”
- Ashby Pondonce
“…major environmental projects. Those were the Stafford Drive stream restoration and Ashby Pond dredging and retrofit projects, and those were both substantially completed in February. These projects were partially funded by the Department of Environmental…”