City Council Meeting
What was decided
- 7watch 65:03Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Advisory Committees
Council unanimously approved the appointment of James Feather as the Planning Commission representative to the Board of Architectural Review through December 31, 2026, and Nick Tricarichi to the Planning Commission for a remainder of a four-year term through February 11, 2028.
Passed, unanimousDiscussed for 9m · read the transcript
Presented
- 3aNational Invasive Species Awareness Week (February 23–27, 2026) · proclamation, Mayor presented the proclamation to Sophia Chapin, Stewardship Coordinator, Urban Forestry Forest Rescues Program Manager and Fairfax PRISMwatch 1:40
Discussed for 5m · also names Restaurant Week, Urban Forest Master Plan · read the transcript
- National Invasive Species Awareness WeekCity Council proclaimed February 23–27, 2026 as National Invasive Species Awareness Week in the City of Fairfax.
- 3bWinter 2026 Fairfax City Restaurant Week (February 27 – March 8, 2026) · proclamation, Mayor presented the proclamation to the Fairfax City Restaurant Week Committeewatch 7:39
Discussed for 7m · also names Restaurant Week ×6, FY 2027 Budget, Meals Tax · read the transcript
- Winter 2026 Fairfax City Restaurant WeekCity Council proclaimed February 27 – March 8, 2026 as Winter 2026 Fairfax City Restaurant Week in the City of Fairfax.
- 3cPresentation by the City Manager on the Proposed FY27 Operating and CIP Budgets · City Manager Daniel Alexander presented the proposed FY27 budget. Key highlights included 84 CIP projects totaling $83.1M for FY27 and $637.3M over five years, full funding of the School Board's tuition request of $76,429,791 (a 7.0% increase), and $22.1M as initial funding for the school bond referendum financing plan. No Council action was taken.watch 14:15
Discussed for 30m · also names General Fund ×9, Meals Tax ×6, FY 2027 Budget ×3, Stormwater Utility ×3, Engage Fairfax ×2, Willard Sherwood ×2 · read the transcript
- FY27 Operating and CIP BudgetsCity Manager Daniel Alexander presented the proposed FY27 budget, including $83.1M in FY27 CIP appropriations, $637.3M forecasted over five years, and full funding of the City School Board's tuition request of $76,429,791. No Council action was taken at this meeting.
- 12aWork Session: Presentation by Police and Human Services – A Coordinated Community Response · Chief of Police Raul Pedroso, Deputy Chief Natalie Hinesley, Captain Andrew Hawkins, Human Services Director Lesley Abashian, and Housing Program Manager Jamie Ergas presented an overview of current collaborative efforts and recommendations to strengthen coordination, prevention strategies, and data capacity. No Council action was taken.watch 74:53
Discussed for 1h 32m · also names Capital Improvement Program, Citywide Level of Service Study, Strategic Plan · read the transcript
- Coordinated Community ResponsePolice and Human Services staff presented collaborative efforts and recommendations for prevention strategies and data capacity improvements as directed by Council at the October 28 work session. No action was taken.
- 12bWork Session: Citywide Level of Service Study · City Planner Eric Forman and consultants Julie Herlands and Jackson Barlow of TischlerBise presented the project's goals, progress, and Land Use Assumptions. The study is estimated to be completed by mid-2026. No Council action was taken.watch 168:42
Discussed for 32m · also names Fire Station ×4, Willard Sherwood ×3, General Fund ×2, 10340 Democracy Lane, Master Plan, Small Area Plans · read the transcript
- Citywide Level of Service Studyin progresswikiTischlerBise consultants presented progress on the Citywide Level of Service Study, including Land Use Assumptions for the Capital Impacts Model. The project is estimated to be completed by mid-2026.
- 12cWork Session: Pre-Application Briefing – Multifamily Residential Development at 10340 Democracy Lane · City Planner Clara Schweiger presented the pre-application briefing for a potential 6-story multifamily residential building on 3.22 acres, replacing approximately 59,983 sq ft of office space with ~434,000 sq ft of residential. No Council action was taken.watch 201:37
Discussed for 22m · also names Courthouse Plaza ×2, Old Town Small Area Plan, Small Area Plans, The Botanist · read the transcript
- 10340 Democracy Lanepre applicationwikiThe site at 10340 Democracy Lane was the subject of a pre-application briefing for a potential multifamily residential redevelopment on 3.22 +/- acres.
- 12dWork Session: Pre-Application Briefing – Redevelopment of Courthouse Plaza Shopping Center at 10300 Willard Way · City Planner Clara Schweiger presented the pre-application briefing for a two-phase mixed-use redevelopment of Courthouse Plaza (10300 Willard Way and 3922 Blenheim Boulevard), including a 6-story mixed-use building in Phase 1. No Council action was taken.watch 224:38
Discussed for 32m · also names Special Exceptions ×3, Beacon Landing ×2, City of Fairfax 2035 Comprehensive Plan ×2, FY 2027 Budget, Future Meeting Topics, General Fund · read the transcript
- Courthouse PlazaproposedwikiA pre-application briefing was presented to Council for a two-phase mixed-use redevelopment of Courthouse Plaza. Phase 1 proposes a 6-story mixed-use building; Phase 2 proposes a new street network and reorientation of the grocery anchor. The proposal would require rezoning from CR to PD-M, a Master Development Plan, and multiple Special Exceptions. No action was taken.
- 10300 Willard Wayin progress10300 Willard Way (Parcel A, ~8.73 acres) is the primary site for the proposed Courthouse Plaza Shopping Center redevelopment.
- 3922 Blenheim Boulevardin progress3922 Blenheim Boulevard (Parcel B, ~1.61 acres) is included in the proposed Courthouse Plaza Shopping Center redevelopment pre-application briefing.
- 5Initial General Public Comment Period · Seven members of the public spoke in support of the Willard-Sherwood Community Center project.watch 45:25
Discussed for 18m · also names Willard Sherwood ×10, Senior Center ×2, City of Fairfax 2035 Comprehensive Plan · read the transcript
- Willard-Sherwood Community Centerin progresswikiSeven members of the public, including a representative of the Green Acres Senior Center Senior Council and the Chair of the City of Fairfax School Board, addressed the City Council in support of the Willard-Sherwood Community Center project.
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“…FY27 projection. $3.3 million for planned debt issuance for school renovations, the Willard Sherwood Health and community center, 1.3 million for workforce investment, salary increases and fringe, half a million for one-time expenses offset by 1.3 million…”
- General Fund12 passages, 11m
“…adjustments as we go through this presentation. Education is our single largest general fund obligation. The slide shows the tuition history and trend line. The key point is that tuition has grown steadily over time, driven by operating realities,…”
- Meals Tax8 passages, 8m
“by collecting and contributing to the city's meals tax revenue, which provides funding for critical public services all residents and visitors. And whereas the 2026 Winter Fairfax City Restaurant Week features 24 of the finest restaurants throughout the city,…”
- Restaurant Week8 passages, 6m
“All right. I'm looking for my Fairfax City Restaurant Week Committee. Yes,”
“…I'm going to recognize Mr. Dan Alexander, our city manager, to present the proposed FY27 budget. Traditionally, this is an opportunity for all of us to be presented with the budget. And traditionally, we do not comment or have debate on the budget at this…”
- Stormwater Utility3 passages, 3m
“…in an average annual increase of approximately $44.65. Fourth, a 5% increase in the stormwater utility rate, which translates to about $10.19 annually for the average property. And finally, we're utilizing a $5 million in assigned fund balance as part of a…”
“…for an off-site facility. So we are talking about system level kinds of things, fire stations, fire apparatus, road improvements, those kinds of things. that there is a benefit that's received. I mentioned that. The payer pays the cash proffer that…”
“The Comprehensive Plan and Capital Improvement Plan have included this project for years. Please consider the overall project as well as key reasons to support authorizing the bonds in April. Tonight I will focus on one of the many positives of the proposed…”
“…land use request for this proposal would be a rezoning, master development plan, special exceptions, and then a major certificate of appropriateness for architecture and landscaping. So the next steps are formal application submittal, and then after that…”
“…use the model in determining what those infrastructure needs are to support the small area plans which have already been gone through and been adopted. So that is a third piece of the project. So we are looking at the following infrastructure…”
“…and action on an SUP for rising sign church coming up there's a discussion on beacon landing along again with a number of budget related matters going out a little bit further into the 24th of note noise is coming back for public hearing and that is…”
“…which threatens the health of native plants. And whereas the recently updated Urban Forest Master Plan addresses best practices for maintaining a healthy tree canopy in our city, it is incumbent upon all of us to be good stewards of plants wherever…”