City Council Meeting

What was decided

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  Consent AgendaConsent agendaRoutine items bundled into a single vote with no discussion. Any member can pull an item out for separate debate.

  Approved unanimously (6-0). Items included: September 30, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes; October 7, 2025 Special Meeting minutes; scheduling of a public hearing on a proposed resolution requesting General Assembly amend City Charter Sections 2.2(c), 3.1, and 5.2(f).

  Passed, unanimous

  Until the next chapter, names Special Use Permit ×9, Special Exceptions ×6, City of Fairfax 2035 Comprehensive Plan ×4, Fall Festival ×4, Willard Sherwood ×3, Future Meeting Topics ×2 · read the transcript

  • City Charter Amendment Sections 2(c) and 2(f)proposedCouncil approved scheduling a public hearingPublic hearingThe formal, legally advertised part of a meeting where anyone can speak on an item before the body votes. on a proposed resolutionResolutionA formal statement of council position or a one-time action, such as approving a contract. Passes on a single vote. requesting the General Assembly amend City Charter sections relating to the transient occupancy tax, mayoral/council/school board elections, and compensation of board and commission members.
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  Public hearingPublic hearingThe formal, legally advertised part of a meeting where anyone can speak on an item before the body votes. and Council action – Special Use PermitSpecial use permitPermission for a use the zoning allows only case by case (a drive-through, a school, a larger building). Needs a public hearing and a council vote, and can carry conditions., special exceptionsSpecial exceptionA council-approved departure from a specific zoning rule, such as parking counts or height, for one property., and Certificate of AppropriatenessCertificate of appropriatenessBoard of Architectural Review approval that an exterior change fits the district's design standards. for Health and Community Center at 3740 Blenheim Boulevard (Tax Map 57-2-02-175A) – City of Fairfax applicant

  All motions approved. SUP for expanded government use (RM district): approved 4-3 (Hall, McQuillen, Peterson opposed). Two special exceptions: approved 4-3 (Hall, McQuillen, Peterson opposed). Certificate of Appropriateness: approved 4-2 (Hall and Peterson opposed).

  Passed 4–3 · 3 motions on this item

  • Willard-Sherwood Community CenterapprovedwikiCouncil approved the Special Use PermitSpecial use permitPermission for a use the zoning allows only case by case (a drive-through, a school, a larger building). Needs a public hearing and a council vote, and can carry conditions. for expanded government use, two special exceptionsSpecial exceptionA council-approved departure from a specific zoning rule, such as parking counts or height, for one property., and a Certificate of AppropriatenessCertificate of appropriatenessBoard of Architectural Review approval that an exterior change fits the district's design standards. for the joint City-County Health and Community Center redevelopment at 3740 Blenheim Boulevard.
  • 3740 Blenheim Boulevard (Tax Map 57-2-02-175A)Site of the City of Fairfax's Health and Community Center application, in the RM Residential Medium zoning districtZoningThe city rules that say what can be built where: uses, height, density, setbacks, and parking, by district..
  • Stacy Sherwood Community Centerin progresswikiA building addition to the Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center was approved as an optional component of the project under each of the land-use motionsMotionA member's formal proposal to act. It needs a second from another member before the body votes on it..
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  Public hearingPublic hearingThe formal, legally advertised part of a meeting where anyone can speak on an item before the body votes. and Council action – Special Use PermitSpecial use permitPermission for a use the zoning allows only case by case (a drive-through, a school, a larger building). Needs a public hearing and a council vote, and can carry conditions., special exceptionsSpecial exceptionA council-approved departure from a specific zoning rule, such as parking counts or height, for one property., and Certificate of AppropriatenessCertificate of appropriatenessBoard of Architectural Review approval that an exterior change fits the district's design standards. for Health and Community Center at 3750 Blenheim Boulevard (Tax Map 57-2-02-172) – Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County applicant

  All motions approved. SUP for government use (RH district): approved 4-3 (Hall, McQuillen, Peterson opposed). Seven special exceptions: approved 4-3 (Hall, McQuillen, Peterson opposed). Certificate of Appropriateness: approved 4-3 (Hall, McQuillen, Peterson opposed).

  Passed 4–3 · 3 motions on this item

  • 3750 Blenheim Boulevard (Tax Map 57-2-02-172)Site of the Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County's Health and Community Center application, in the RH Residential High zoning districtZoningThe city rules that say what can be built where: uses, height, density, setbacks, and parking, by district..
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• ✓7c
  Public hearingPublic hearingThe formal, legally advertised part of a meeting where anyone can speak on an item before the body votes. and Council action – OrdinanceOrdinanceA local law. Ordinances amend the city code and need a public hearing and two readings. amending Chapter 66 (Personnel), Sections 66-167 and 407, regarding treatment of accumulated contributions for non-vested participants

  Ordinance enacted unanimously (6-0). No public testimony was offered.

  Passed, unanimous

  • Ordinance amending Chapter 66 Sections 66-167 and 407approvedCouncil unanimously enacted the ordinanceOrdinanceA local law. Ordinances amend the city code and need a public hearing and two readings. amending the City's retirement plan provisions to require automatic distribution of accumulated contributions for non-vested participants who do not elect a lump-sum or rollover within 90 days of separation.
  • Retirement Plan Non-Vested Participant Accumulated ContributionsThe Retirement Administrative Committee had unanimously recommended the change at its August 27, 2025 meeting; the ordinanceOrdinanceA local law. Ordinances amend the city code and need a public hearing and two readings. was enacted at this meeting.
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  Public hearingPublic hearingThe formal, legally advertised part of a meeting where anyone can speak on an item before the body votes. – OrdinanceOrdinanceA local law. Ordinances amend the city code and need a public hearing and two readings. amending Chapter 54, Section 54-4, pertaining to prohibition on possession, carrying, or transportation of firearms in City buildings, public property, or at permitted public events

  Public hearing held with 12 speakers (one opposed, 10 in support, one additional opposed). Council unanimously voted to defer action to October 28, 2025.

  Passed, unanimous

  • Ordinance amending Chapter 54 Section 54-4deferredPublic hearingPublic hearingThe formal, legally advertised part of a meeting where anyone can speak on an item before the body votes. was held; Council unanimously deferredDeferredPostponed to a later meeting without a decision. Items can be deferred to a set date or indefinitely. action on the firearms prohibition ordinanceOrdinanceA local law. Ordinances amend the city code and need a public hearing and two readings. to October 28, 2025. The ordinance would add prohibitions at City-permitted events and adjacent rights-of-way, and increase the penalty from a Class 3 to a Class 1 misdemeanor.
  • Firearms prohibition City buildings public property and permitted eventsCouncil held a public hearingPublic hearingThe formal, legally advertised part of a meeting where anyone can speak on an item before the body votes. drawing 12 public speakers and deferredDeferredPostponed to a later meeting without a decision. Items can be deferred to a set date or indefinitely. final action to October 28, 2025; the proposed ordinanceOrdinanceA local law. Ordinances amend the city code and need a public hearing and two readings. carries a delayed effective date of July 1, 2026.
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