City Council · Jun 24, 2025

City Council Meeting

▶ Watch recording Agenda Minutes Read the transcript4h 07m · 16 agenda items · 9 votes · 13 tracked topics, 2 in the wiki

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What was decided

✓3a
Actions out of closed meeting
Council voted 6-0 to appoint Jaison Desai and Emily Rabbitt as City Resident representatives to the Move Fairfax City Steering Committee.
Passed, unanimous
- Move Fairfax City Steering CommitteeTwo City Resident representatives, Jaison Desai and Emily Rabbitt, were appointed to the Steering Committee.
watch 1:02
4
Adoption of the agenda
The agenda was adopted with an amendment adding a Brief Discussion on the NVTA Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Action Plan as item #5a, approved 4-2 (Bates and Hardy-Chandler opposed); the full amended agenda was then adopted unanimously.
Passed 4–2 · 2 motions on this item
Discussed for 6m · read the transcript
watch 1:59
6a
Consideration of the May 27, 2025 Special Meeting minutes
Approved unanimously as part of the consent agenda (items 6a–6c passed together).
Passed, unanimous
not chaptered
6d
Consideration of appointments to boards and commissions
Approved unanimously 6-0. Multiple individuals appointed to various boards and commissions.
Passed, unanimous
Discussed for 2m · also names Fairfax City Purchasing Resolution, Fairfax Village in the City · read the transcript
watch 18:21
✓6e
Consideration of approval of changes to the Fairfax City Purchasing Resolution
Approved unanimously 6-0. The 2025 Fairfax City Purchasing Resolution was adopted incorporating changes required by HB 2150 and SB 913 from the 2025 Virginia General Assembly session.
Passed, unanimous
Discussed for 2m · read the transcript
- 2025 Fairfax City Purchasing ResolutionapprovedCouncil adopted the updated Purchasing Resolution incorporating two procurement-related changes (HB 2150 on IT contract terms and SB 913 on forced/indentured child labor prohibition) enacted by the 2025 Virginia General Assembly.
- HB 2150Provisions addressing public IT contracts conflicting with Virginia law were incorporated into the City's Purchasing Resolution.
- SB 913Provisions prohibiting forced or indentured child labor in public contracts exceeding $10,000 were incorporated into the City's Purchasing Resolution.
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6f
Consideration to receive the list of delinquent taxes from the City Treasurer in compliance with State Code Section 58.1-3940
Approved unanimously 6-0. Council authorized the write-off of $44,504.55 in uncollectible 2019 personal property and business license taxes and directed publication of the delinquent tax list on the city website.
Passed, unanimous
Discussed for 3m · also names Meals Tax · read the transcript
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✓6g
Consideration of a resolution setting the allocation percentage for Personal Property Tax Relief (PPTR) in the City of Fairfax for the 2025 Tax Year at 32.00%
Approved unanimously 6-0. Resolution adopted setting the PPTR allocation percentage at 32.00% for the 2025 tax year.
Passed, unanimous
Discussed for 3m · read the transcript
- Personal Property Tax Relief (PPTR) Allocation Resolution 2025approvedCouncil adopted a resolution setting the PPTR allocation percentage at 32.00% for the 2025 tax year.
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✓6h
Consideration of a resolution to adopt the updated Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
Approved unanimously 6-0. Resolution adopting the 2025 Emergency Operations Plan was approved; the plan had been reviewed and accepted by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management contingent on formal Council adoption.
Passed, unanimous
Discussed for 5m · also names Blenheim Boulevard Multimodal Improvements · read the transcript
- 2025 Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)approvedCouncil adopted the resolution formally approving the 2025 Emergency Operations Plan, which had previously been reviewed and accepted by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management pending this formal adoption.
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✓7a
Public hearing and Council action on a resolution authorizing the exercise of 'quick-take' powers for the Blenheim Boulevard Multimodal Improvement Project (UPC-107013)
Public hearing held with no public testimony. Council approved unanimously 6-0 the resolution authorizing quick-take condemnation proceedings, with amendments to correct owner name spellings on parcels 008 and 054 and to delete parcels 004 and 047 from the resolution.
Passed, unanimous
Discussed for 12m · read the transcript
- Blenheim Boulevard Multimodal Improvementsin progresswikiCouncil authorized the exercise of quick-take condemnation powers to acquire necessary rights-of-way and easements from various property owners in order to meet project deadlines; the resolution was amended to correct owner spellings on parcels 008 and 054 and remove parcels 004 and 047.
watch 35:24

Presented

5a
Brief Discussion on the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Action Plan · Councilmember Peterson briefed the Council that the NVTA Planning Coordination Advisory Committee will vote on endorsement of the BRT Action Plan on June 25, 2025, and that the proposed plan includes the City of Fairfax. No Council action taken.
Until the next chapter, names Appointments to boards and commissions ×2, Fairfax City Purchasing Resolution · read the transcript
- NVTA Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Action PlanCouncilmember Peterson informed the Council that the NVTA Planning Coordination Advisory Committee is scheduled to vote on endorsing the BRT Action Plan on June 25, 2025; the proposed plan includes the City of Fairfax.
- Northern Virginia Transportation AuthorityNVTA's Planning Coordination Advisory Committee meeting on June 25, 2025 at 2600 Park Tower Drive, Suite 601, Vienna, VA was noted as the venue for the BRT Action Plan endorsement vote.
watch 8:27
6b
Consideration of the May 27, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes · Approved unanimously as part of the consent agenda.
6c
Consideration of the June 3, 2025 Special Meeting minutes · Approved unanimously as part of the consent agenda.
11a
Work Session: Presentation update on Old Town Hall project · Presentation given during work session. No formal Council action recorded.
Discussed for 34m · also names General Fund · read the transcript
- Fairfax Old Town Hall Rehabilitationin progresswikiStaff provided a presentation update on the Old Town Hall project during the work session; no formal action was taken.
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11b
Work Session: Discussion of possible amendments to Chapter 54 (Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions), Section 54-4, pertaining to prohibition on possession, carrying or transportation of firearms in City buildings, public property, or at permitted public events · Discussion held during work session. No formal Council action recorded.
Discussed for 50m · also names Fall Festival, NOVA Parks, Rock the Block · read the transcript
- Chapter 54 Article Section 54-4 (firearms prohibition)proposedCouncil discussed possible amendments to the City's prohibition on possession, carrying, or transportation of firearms, ammunition, or components in City buildings, on public property, or at permitted public events; no formal action was taken.
watch 84:41
11c
Work Session: Discussion on process requirements for possible amendments to the City Charter · Discussion held during work session. No formal Council action recorded.
Discussed for 52m · also names Community Survey ×14 · read the transcript
- City Charter amendment processCouncil discussed the process requirements for possible amendments to the City Charter during the work session; no formal action was taken.
watch 136:43
11d
Work Session: Community Survey discussion · Discussion held during work session. No formal Council action recorded.
Discussed for 54m · also names Budget Open House, Fairfax Village in the City, Juneteenth · read the transcript
- Community Surveyin progressCouncil discussed the Community Survey during the work session; no formal action was taken.
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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.

Fairfax Village in the City2 passages, 2m
“…Campus Advisory Board, Matthew Slumka. Board of Equalization, Timothy Scholl. Fairfax Village in the City Advisory Board, Rebecca Rager. Regional Coordinating Council for Adults and Adults with Disabilities, Grace Francis. Regional Fairfax Falls…”
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Recording · 4h 07m

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1:023a · Actions out of closed meeting
1:594 · Adoption of the agenda · 6m
8:275a · Brief Discussion on the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Action Plan
18:216d · Consideration of appointments to boards and commissions · 2m
20:516e · Consideration of approval of changes to the Fairfax City Purchasing Resolution · 2m
23:356f · Consideration to receive the list of delinquent taxes from the City Treasurer in compliance with State Code Section 58.1-3940 · 3m
26:396g · Consideration of a resolution setting the allocation percentage for Personal Property Tax Relief (PPTR) in the City of Fairfax for the 2025 Tax Year at 32.00% · 3m
30:226h · Consideration of a resolution to adopt the updated Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) · 5m
35:247a · Public hearing and Council action on a resolution authorizing the exercise of 'quick-take' powers for the Blenheim Boulevard Multimodal Improvement Project (UPC-107013) · 12m
49:5411a · Work Session: Presentation update on Old Town Hall project · 34m
84:4111b · Work Session: Discussion of possible amendments to Chapter 54 (Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions), Section 54-4, pertaining to prohibition on possession, carrying or transportation of firearms in City buildings, public property, or at permitted public events · 50m
136:4311c · Work Session: Discussion on process requirements for possible amendments to the City Charter · 52m
190:1411d · Work Session: Community Survey discussion · 54m
Other items are not chaptered in the recording.

Topics touched · 13

Move Fairfax City Steering Committee
NVTA Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Action Plan
The NVTA Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Action Plan is a regional transportation initiative developed by the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) that includes the City of Fairfax as a proposed corridor participant. The plan first came before the City Council on June 24, 2025, when Councilmember Peterson briefed the Council that the NVTA Planning Coordination Advisory Committee was scheduled to vote on endorsing the BRT Action Plan the following day, June 25, 2025; no Council action was taken at that meeting.
- No Council action has been taken on the BRT Action Plan to date — it is unclear whether the Council will be asked to formally endorse, comment on, or take any position on the plan.
- The outcome of the NVTA Planning Coordination Advisory Committee's June 25, 2025 endorsement vote is not recorded in the available material.
Northern Virginia Transportation Authority
The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) is a regional body that funds and coordinates transportation projects across Northern Virginia, including in the City of Fairfax. The City has an ongoing relationship with NVTA involving recurring Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) funding submissions: a $1,000,000 FY 25-30 RSTP submission was approved unanimously by Council on December 10, 2024, and a $1,000,000 FY 27-32 RSTP submission was approved unanimously on November 18, 2025.
- The George Snyder Trail $4.6 million supplemental appropriation failed 3-3 on January 13, 2026 — it is unresolved whether the City will reconsider or pursue alternative paths to accept or return…
- The NVTA BRT Action Plan's conclusions and recommendations remain in draft form as of July 2025 pending resolution of technical and policy concerns — final endorsement status and any City Council…
2025 Fairfax City Purchasing Resolutionapproved
HB 2150
SB 913
Personal Property Tax Relief (PPTR) Allocation Resolution 2025approved
2025 Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)approved
Blenheim Boulevard Multimodal Improvementsin progress
The Blenheim Boulevard Multimodal Improvements Project is a City of Fairfax transportation project focused on adding multimodal infrastructure along Blenheim Boulevard. As of early 2025, construction was anticipated to begin that year, with utility relocation confirmed underway as of March 2026.
- The School Board's discussion of the project, particularly the proposed amphitheater on Fairfax High School grounds, was ongoing as of September 2026 and the board's formal recommendation to City…
- The construction contract award was conditional on final approval by VDOT; confirmation of that approval has not been recorded.
This meeting in the wiki Overview
Fairfax Old Town Hall Rehabilitationin progress
The Fairfax Old Town Hall Rehabilitation project concerns the renovation of the historic Old Town Hall building at 3999 University Drive. As of early 2025, the facility was expected to be offline for approximately twelve months during renovations.
- Completion of Phase 2 rehabilitation construction and final project closeout remain pending, as the project was still in progress as of the latest available record.
This meeting in the wiki Overview
Chapter 54 Article Section 54-4 (firearms prohibition)proposed
City Charter amendment process
Community Surveyin progress
The City of Fairfax Community Survey is a citywide resident satisfaction and priorities survey that was developed and administered over the course of 2025. Staff first presented the survey process to City Council in a work session on April 22, 2025, with subsequent work session discussions held on June 24 and July 1, 2025 (a June 10 session was rescheduled), and a follow-up discussion slated at the June 28 Council Retreat with no recorded outcome.
- The Parks Master Plan community survey was scheduled to be presented to City Council on January 6, 2026 — no record of that presentation's outcome is available in the material.
- It is unresolved whether the community survey will be conducted on a recurring/regular basis, as at least one member has expressed hope for this but no formal decision has been recorded.

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Documents · 19

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