PRAB Regular Meeting

Discussed

• 1
  Call to Order · Meeting called to order by Chair Sarah Ross at 7:05 p.m.
• 2
  Adoption of Agenda · Agenda adopted.
• 3
  Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes · Previous meeting minutes approved.
• 4a
  Future Stream Restoration Projects – Satoshi Eto, Storm Water Manager · Satoshi Eto presented a stream assessment covering 128 segments along Accotink Creek and its tributaries. Staff recommended preliminary engineering for Daniels Run Park (segment 2) and conceptual engineering and phasing for Accotink Creek from Fairfax Blvd to Pickett Rd (segments 5 and 6). Community survey results and grant funding options were discussed.

  • Future Stream Restoration Projectsin progressSatoshi Eto presented a new stream assessment of 128 segments (up from 31 in 2007) using ArcGIS; staff recommended preliminary engineering for Daniels Run Park and conceptual engineering/phasing for the Accotink Creek corridor from Fairfax Blvd to Pickett Rd.
  • Accotink CreekAssessment identified erosion issues along Accotink Creek and its tributaries; segment north of Fairfax Boulevard was among community-prioritized sites, and the corridor from Fairfax Blvd to Pickett Rd was recommended for conceptual engineering.
  • Fairfax CircleFairfax Circle was identified as one of seven prioritized stream segments for restoration.
  • Fairfax Circle Small Area PlancompletedwikiStaff noted that completing stream restoration in the Accotink Creek corridor from Fairfax Blvd to Pickett Rd would allow components of the Fairfax Circle Small Area PlanSmall area planA detailed plan for one neighborhood or corridor that fills in the comprehensive plan's broad goals with block-level guidance. to move forward.
  • Blenheim BlvdAddressing capacity constraints at the Blenheim Blvd bridge was noted as a way to improve floodplain conditions for adjacent properties.
  • Pickett RoadThe Pickett Road bridge capacity constraint was identified as a factor in floodplain conditions; the Property Yard/Pickett Road area was one of the seven prioritized stream segments.
  • Fairfax BoulevardThe Accotink Creek segment north of Fairfax Boulevard was identified as a community-prioritized restoration site.
  • Engage FairfaxEngage Fairfax was cited as one of the public outreach channels used to collect community feedback on the stream restoration project.
• 5a
  Stakeholder Update – Commission on the Arts · Update provided by proxy; Yolanda Ortiz was absent. Election of new officers coming June 17th; grant call starts in July; some members will judge parade floats on July 4th.
• 5b
  Stakeholder Update – Environmental Sustainability Committee · Rusty Russell reported that City Council voted to extend the Stewardship Coordinator's position for another year, voted to approve C-PACE, ESC had orientation with City Council, and ESC is working on the Green Building Proposal.
• 5c
  Stakeholder Update – NOVA Parks · Douglas Stewart reported that Dominion is conducting tree cutting on the W&OD trail between Falls Church and Dunn Loring and in Arlington, Western Fairfax, and Loudoun. NOVA Parks has expressed concern and is working with Dominion on a revised MOU for vegetation management and restoration.

  • NOVA Parksin progressDominion is conducting summer tree cutting on the W&OD trail; NOVA Parks has communicated concern about the scope and lack of a restoration plan, and is working with Dominion on a revised MOU for vegetation management.
• 5d
  Stakeholder Update – Planning CommissionPlanning CommissionThe appointed body that reviews land-use applications and plans first and sends a recommendation to City Council, which makes the final decision. · Matt Rice reported that the Planning Commission's May 12 meeting primarily discussed Accessory Dwelling Units; next meeting is June 23rd.

  • Accessory Dwelling Unitsin progressAccessory Dwelling UnitsAccessory dwelling unitA second, smaller home on a single-family lot: a basement apartment, a garage conversion, or a backyard cottage. were the primary topic of the Planning CommissionPlanning CommissionThe appointed body that reviews land-use applications and plans first and sends a recommendation to City Council, which makes the final decision.'s May 12 meeting.
• 5e
  Stakeholder Update – School Board · Amit Hickman reported the School Board is still in the RFP process for elementary school renovation design proposals, is considering delaying the roof project, and that the Fairfax High School principal was awarded Principal of the Year for all of Fairfax County.

  • RFP Processin progressThe School Board is still in the RFP process for proposals for the design of elementary school renovations.
  • Fairfax High Schoolin progressThe Fairfax High School principal was awarded Principal of the Year for all of Fairfax County.
• 5f
  Stakeholder Update – Senior Center · Chuck Paceley reported a Father's Day celebration on May 13th, a picnic on July 11th, 56 new first-time memberships in May, and 2,384 total visits scanned in.

  • Senior CenterThe Senior Center held a Father's Day celebration on May 13th, has a picnic scheduled for July 11th, recorded 56 new first-time memberships in May, and logged 2,384 total visits.
• 5g
  Stakeholder Update – Student Representative · Madeline Clary provided no update.
• 5h
  Community Member Updates · Diana Gibson shared that Rusty Russell participated in the New School's Science Fest as a judge, Diana participated in invasive species removal along the Wilcoxon Trail, and will be working at KJMS as a camp counselor this summer.
• 6a
  Old Business – Pat Rodio Playground Update and Color Choice · Survey shows swings winning by a large margin. PRAB reviewed 12 color options and preferred option 6.

  • Pat Rodio Playgroundin progressThe public survey shows swings winning by a large margin; PRAB reviewed 12 color options and selected option 6 as preferred.
• 6b
  Old Business – Thaiss Park Update · Project is still on budget and on time.

  • Thaiss Parkin progressThe Thaiss Park project remains on budget and on schedule.
• 6c
  Old Business – OTH/OTS Update · The Splash Pad is expected to open by the first week of July. OTH is slated to go before City Council in July.

  • Old Townin progressThe OTH/OTS Splash Pad is expected to open by the first week of July; OTH is slated to go before City Council in July. Old Town Square was noted as the venue for the June 14th Juneteenth celebration.
• 6d
  Old Business – Park Foundation Update · An attorney has been found and funding from City Council has been secured.

  • Park Foundationin progressAn attorney has been secured and City Council has provided funding for the Park Foundation.
• 6e
  Old Business – WSHCC Update · Different budgetary scenarios are being prepared. Concerns raised include staffing and cost of building.

  • WSHCCin progressDifferent budgetary scenarios are being prepared; concerns include staffing and the cost of the building.
• 7a
  New Business – Summary of Recent Council Meeting Actions Pertaining to Parks and Recreation · City Council voted to approve building the full George Snyder Trail.

  • George Snyder TrailapprovedwikiCity Council voted to approve building the full George Snyder Trail.
• 8a
  Parks and Recreation Department Report – Project Updates · Project updates provided by staff.
• 8b
  Parks and Recreation Department Report – Upcoming Events and Programs · Juneteenth will be celebrated on Saturday, June 14th in Old Town Square.

  • JuneteenthJuneteenth is scheduled to be celebrated on Saturday, June 14th in Old Town Square.

  Old Townin progress
• 9
  Matters of the Members · No specific matters recorded in the minutes.
• 10
  Upcoming Meetings · Next meeting: Monday, July 10th at 7pm at Fairfax City Hall, Work Session Room.

  • City HallCity Hall Work SessionWork sessionA meeting for discussion and briefing only. No formal votes are taken, but positions get set here. Room was identified as the venue for the next PRAB meeting on July 10th.
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  Adjournment · Meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM.