City Council Work Session
Discussed
- 2Closed Meeting – Board and Commission Interviews and Appointments · Council convened a closed meeting to conduct interviews for boards and commissions and discuss appointments, per the actions report.watch 203:35
- Boards and Commissions AppointmentsCouncil met in closed session to conduct interviews and discuss appointments to City Council-appointed boards and commissions.
- 1aUpdate and Discussion on Move Fairfax City (Safety Action Plan, Pedestrian Plan, and Old Town Circulation Study) · Item was presented and discussed during the work session. No vote or formal action recorded.watch 1:07
Discussed for 1h 08m · also names Master Plan ×8, City of Fairfax 2035 Comprehensive Plan ×4, Old Town Small Area Plan ×4, Small Area Plans ×3, South Street Extension ×3, Future Stream Restoration Projects · read the transcript
- Move Fairfax CitywikiStaff provided an update and presentation on Move Fairfax City, covering the Safety Action Plan, Pedestrian Plan, and Old Town Circulation Study.
- Safety Action PlanDiscussed as a component of the Move Fairfax City update during the work session.
- Pedestrian PlanDiscussed as a component of the Move Fairfax City update during the work session.
- Old Town Circulation StudyDiscussed as a component of the Move Fairfax City update during the work session.
- 1bUpdate on Future Stream Restoration Projects · Item was presented and discussed during the work session. No vote or formal action recorded.watch 71:39
Discussed for 55m · also names Fairfax Circle Small Area Plan ×3, Stormwater Utility ×3, Ashby Pond, Country Club Hills Connector Trail, Engage Fairfax, FY 2026 Budget · read the transcript
- Future Stream Restoration Projectsin progressStaff provided an update and presentation on future stream restoration projects during the work session.
- 1cDiscussion of City Council Policies and Procedures Regarding the Filling of Vacancies on, and Certain Required Actions by, City Council Appointed Boards and Commissions · Item was discussed during the work session. No vote or formal action recorded.watch 128:50
Discussed for 22m · also names Conflict of Interest ×4 · read the transcript
- Board and Commission Vacancy Policies and ProceduresCouncil discussed policies and procedures related to filling vacancies on and required actions by City Council-appointed boards and commissions.
- 1dDiscussion on Council Request for Staff Support, Messaging, and Communication · Item was discussed during the work session. No vote or formal action recorded.watch 152:14
Discussed for 14m · also names Community Survey · read the transcript
- Council Staff Support Messaging and CommunicationCouncil discussed requests for staff support and approaches to messaging and communication.
- 1eFollow-up Discussion on the Community Survey · Item was discussed during the work session. No vote or formal action recorded.watch 166:35
Discussed for 35m · read the transcript
- Community Surveyin progressCouncil held a follow-up discussion on the community survey during the work session.
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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.
“…of those plans in a little bit more detail for the safety action plan, pedestrian master plan, and the Old Town Circulation Study. And then the Old Town Circulation Study is the most detailed of the three plans and so we want to have a more in-depth…”
- Old Town Small Area Plan4 passages, 3m
“And the Old Town Small Area Plan, of course, looks to have improvements to walkability and connectivity and improves traffic circulation in Old Town. What these plans don't provide is specific project priorities. And so that's what we're doing with this…”
“…safety and safety overall throughout the throughout the city and we so we have the comprehensive plan and we have the bicycle master plan all call for improvements to safety and pedestrian improvements and walkability.”
- Conflict of Interest4 passages, 2m
“…correctly, says that members of boards and commissions have the same obligations for conflict of interest as elected members do here. So it's a substantial responsibility. And I'm wondering what has been said beyond just this short paragraph here to our…”
“…project here, and stream corridor improvements are proposed for this area within the Fairfax Circle Small Area Plan. Portions of this segment impact private property, so easements would be required. However, there is the opportunity to improve floodplain…”
- South Street Extension3 passages, 2m
“…north and south of Old Town with the bike lanes, and we're working on the South Street extension. So all of those projects, again,”
“…And it's good to see the developers acknowledging that the city has a plan. I think small area plans have really been beneficial in that regard for giving people a concept. And it is a concept, not a blueprint. keep hearing that. But you have to start…”
- Stormwater Utility3 passages, 1m
“Which is a part of his credit program for his stormwater utility.”
“…so there would be limited access and visibility to a project here however the George George Snyder Trail would provide some visibility it would get close to the stream but not provide direct access to it the fourth project option is also within Mosby Woods…”
“…area and behind fire station 33 this project area overlapped with the canceled Country Club Hills connector trail however stream restoration project is not dependent on or related to trail construction as you can see in some of stream are very steep…”
“…and Country Club Hills it's next to the Country Club Hills common area and behind fire station 33 this project area overlapped with the canceled Country Club Hills connector trail however stream restoration project is not dependent on or related to trail…”
- Ashby Pondonce
“option however there is only one public pond it's ashby pond it's currently being retrofit now credit purchases are an alternative however the per credit cost is approximately double what it would cost to generate credits through a stream restoration project…”