City Council · May 26, 2026

City Council Meeting

▶ Watch recording Agenda Minutes Read the transcript1h 42m · 9 agenda items · 6 votes, all unanimous · 13 tracked topics, 3 in the wiki

What was decided

6a
Consideration of the May 5, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes
Approved unanimously as part of the consent agenda.
Passed, unanimous
Until the next chapter, names George Snyder Trail ×5, Wilcoxon Trail Extension ×4, Green Building Policy ×3, Strategic Plan ×3, City of Fairfax 2035 Comprehensive Plan ×2, Future Meeting Topics ×2 · read the transcript
watch 8:31
6b
Consideration of the May 12, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approved unanimously as part of the consent agenda.
Passed, unanimous
not chaptered
✓6c
Consideration to approve the Virginia Career Works - Northern Region (Area #11) Consortium Agreement
Approved unanimously as part of the consent agenda.
Passed, unanimous
- Virginia Career Works- Northern Region (Area #11) Consortium AgreementapprovedThe Virginia Career Works - Northern Region (Area #11) Consortium Agreement was approved unanimously as part of the consent agenda.
not chaptered
✓6d
Introduction of an ordinance enacting and authorizing a license agreement between the City of Fairfax and Fairfax Eruv Committee, for the placement of Eruv facilities on existing joint use utility poles in the public right-of-way
Ordinance introduced and approved unanimously as part of the consent agenda.
Passed, unanimous
- Ordinance authorizing license agreement with Fairfax Eruv CommitteeproposedAn ordinance authorizing a license agreement between the City of Fairfax and the Fairfax Eruv Committee for placement of Eruv facilities on joint use utility poles in the public right-of-way was introduced and approved for introduction unanimously as part of the consent agenda.
not chaptered
✓7a
Public hearing and Council action on a request from Chelsea Wolf for a Special Use Permit to allow keeping up to four (4) chickens at 4136 Orchard Drive
Special use permit approved unanimously with four conditions: consistency with the application materials, city right to inspect the yard at any time, non-transferability of the permit, and requirement to obtain all required Zoning Permits.
Passed, unanimous
- Special Use Permit 4136 Orchard Drive (Tax Map 57-4-05-04-075)approvedThe special use permit to allow keeping of up to four chickens as an accessory use at 4136 Orchard Drive in the RM Residential Medium District was approved unanimously with four conditions.
- 4136 Orchard DriveThe subject property at 4136 Orchard Drive in the RM Residential Medium District was the site of the approved special use permit for keeping chickens.
not chaptered
✓9a
Consideration of an Award of Construction Contract to Meadville Land Service, Inc. in the amount of approximately $628,655 for Providence Park and Van Dyck Park Outfall Restoration
The Purchasing Agent was authorized to award a construction contract in the amount of $628,655.00 to Meadville Land Service, Inc. for the Providence Park and Van Dyck Park outfall restoration project.
Passed, unanimous
- Providence Park Van Dyck Park Outfall Restoration ProjectapprovedwikiThe construction contract for the Providence Park and Van Dyck Park Outfall Restoration was awarded to Meadville Land Service, Inc. for $628,655.00, approximately 5.5% below the engineer's estimate of $665,000.
- Providence Parkin progressProvidence Park is one of the two parks whose outfall restoration is the subject of the awarded construction contract.
- Van Dyck Parkin progressVan Dyck Park is one of the two parks whose outfall restoration is the subject of the awarded construction contract.
not chaptered

Presented

3a
Presentation of a proclamation acknowledging June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in the City of Fairfax · The Mayor presented Reverend Emma Chattin of Metropolitan Church of Northern Virginia with the proclamation acknowledging June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month.
- LGBTQIA+ Pride MonthJune was proclaimed LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in the City of Fairfax.
11a
Wilcoxon Trail Extension Connectivity Study Briefing · Mayor and Council gave consensus to move forward with a feasibility study of the proposed alignment modification using already-appropriated City funds, and to initiate public outreach on the updated concept.
- Wilcoxon Trail Extensionin progresswikiCouncil reached consensus to proceed with a feasibility study of a proposed alternative alignment for the Wilcoxon Trail Extension (formerly associated with the George Snyder Trail project), funded by already-appropriated City funds, and to initiate public outreach on the updated concept.
- George Snyder TraildeniedwikiThe George Snyder Trail project's associated shared-use path component, funded by approximately $9.5 million in FY26 Smart Scale funding, is being reconceived as the Wilcoxon Trail Extension with an alternative alignment under study.
- Draper Drive ParkDraper Drive Park was identified as a potential route component in the alternative alignment concept for the Wilcoxon Trail Extension.
- Fairfax BoulevardThe segment between Fairfax Boulevard and the Wilcoxon Trail would remain unchanged under the proposed alternative alignment concept.
11b
Discussion of City Council Code of Ethics · Mayor and Council gave consensus for staff to draft a Code of Ethics to bring back for discussion at a future work session before the August recess.
- City Council Code of EthicsapprovedCouncil reached consensus to have staff draft a Code of Ethics/Standards of Conduct for the Mayor and City Council, to be presented at a future work session before the August recess.

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.

Strategic Planin progress3 passages, 3m
“…I CERTAINLY DON'T HAVE THE ANSWER TO ALL OF THOSE. I DO THINK THAT ALMOST LIKE WITH STRATEGIC PLANNING, and the collaboration and the comments and the questions so that a council can ask around a code of ethics can actually be the most helpful part with the…”
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Green Building Policyin progress3 passages, 2m
“…night and then we will be bringing back to you both the sustainability matrix and green building policy for a work session on the 9th as we look ahead to the 23rd we'll be bringing forward some changes and revisions as we do from time to time on…”
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City of Fairfax 2035 Comprehensive Planapproved2 passages, 1m
“…are permitted. We find that the proposed applicant's request is consistent with a comprehensive plan compliant with the zoning ordinance creates no negative impact on the health or safety of persons residing or working in the neighborhood nor on the…”
watch 10:14 every passage wiki
Two-Year Transportation Programproposedonce
“…this project that received that FY26 funding was first included in the FY22 two-year transportation program. The funding became available in FY26 July 1st of 2025. So it's been online now for almost a year, but no work has been completed yet. And we…”
watch 36:42 every passage wiki
Asian Festival on Mainonce
“…impressed by a couple signature events, 27th annual antique car show and also the asian festival on maine congratulations and thanks to the community council and staff very well run again from my perspective great attendance always room for improvement i…”
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Recording · 1h 42m

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8:316a · Consideration of the May 5, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes
Other items are not chaptered in the recording.

Topics touched · 13

LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
Each June, the City of Fairfax formally recognizes LGBTQIA+ Pride Month through a mayoral proclamation presented at a City Council meeting. On May 27, 2025, Mayor Read presented the proclamation to the Pride Festival Committee and the Metropolitan Community Church.
Virginia Career Works- Northern Region (Area #11) Consortium Agreementapproved
The Virginia Career Works – Northern Region (Area #11) Consortium Agreement is a regional workforce development agreement under the Virginia Career Works system, which coordinates employment and training services across Northern Virginia localities. The City Council has approved this agreement on two separate occasions, indicating it is subject to periodic renewal or reauthorization.
Ordinance authorizing license agreement with Fairfax Eruv Committeeproposed
Special Use Permit 4136 Orchard Drive (Tax Map 57-4-05-04-075)approved
4136 Orchard Drive
Providence Park Van Dyck Park Outfall Restoration Projectapproved
This meeting in the wiki Overview
Providence Parkin progress
Providence Park is a city park in Fairfax that has been the subject of multiple overlapping improvement efforts. As of late 2024, staff began exploring use of a Vienna contract to resurface the park's tennis courts.
- Whether pickleball court lining will be added at Providence Park, pending community feedback and pricing sought by staff as of February 2025.
- What accessibility improvements or amenity additions, if any, will be made at Providence Park to better serve the disability community, as raised in January 2026.
Van Dyck Parkin progress
Van Dyck Park is a City of Falls Church park undergoing multiple overlapping improvement efforts. The most significant initiative is a full park redevelopment/master plan, which has been subject to repeated scheduling delays: the construction start was pushed to FY28 (as of February 2025) to avoid overlap with the Blenheim Boulevard and Willard Sherwood Center construction projects, and the master plan design deadline was similarly pushed to FY28 in the February 2026 CIP submission.
- The master plan redevelopment construction start is scheduled for FY28 — no further acceleration or change has been confirmed as of the most recent record.
- The master plan design deadline was pushed to FY28 in the CIP; final design scope and community input process remain ongoing.
Wilcoxon Trail Extensionin progress
This meeting in the wiki Overview
George Snyder Traildenied
The George Snyder Trail was a planned shared-use path project (VDOT UPC 112816) in the City of Fairfax aimed at improving multimodal connectivity along Fairfax Boulevard. The project received $20.6 million in I-66 Outside the Beltway concessionaire funding.
- What will be the final outcome of the Wilcoxon Trail Extension feasibility study and public outreach process, and will VDOT formally approve the modified alignment without negatively impacting the…
- How will the city finance repayment of project expenditures incurred prior to cancellation (estimated at approximately $3.7 million in taxpayer funds, with total returned funding reported as…
This meeting in the wiki Overview
Draper Drive Park
Draper Drive Park is a City of Fairfax park that has been the subject of several overlapping municipal actions across multiple years. In September 2024, the City Council unanimously approved local artist Jessica Pidcock to paint a public art mural — titled "Mother's Helpers" — on the park's restroom structure; as of April 2025, the mural was anticipated to be unveiled later that spring.
- Completion and outcome of the Wilcoxon Trail Extension feasibility study and public outreach process, including whether the Draper Drive/Beach Drive alignment will be formally adopted.
- Whether the $200,000 park security improvement request (cameras and blue light buttons) was funded and, if so, whether improvements at Draper Drive Park have been implemented.
Fairfax Boulevard
Fairfax Boulevard is a major arterial road in the City of Fairfax that appears recurrently across multiple municipal projects and planning efforts. In September 2025, the City Council unanimously approved a construction contract worth approximately $1,727,333.60 to Virginia Paving Company for reconstruction and paving of Fairfax Boulevard (agenda item 6h, 2025-09-09).
- The Wilcoxon Trail Extension alternative alignment via Draper Drive — including the shared-use path and signalized crossing at Fairfax Boulevard — is under active public outreach and has not yet been…
- The Circle Gateway pre-application proposal at 3226–3250 Blenheim Boulevard (south of Fairfax Boulevard) was briefed to the Planning Commission in July 2026 and referenced in a September 2026…
City Council Code of Ethicsapproved
The City of Fairfax City Council Code of Ethics is a formal Standards of Conduct document adopted to govern the behavior of the Mayor and City Council members. City Attorney Brian Lubkerman noted at the May 26, 2026 meeting that despite the topic arising on multiple occasions over his 20-plus years as city attorney, the city had never previously adopted such a code.

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Documents · 16

Reporter1
Presentation Memo1
Draft Minutes2
- Draft Minutes 1
- Draft Minutes 2
Staff Report6
Motion2
- Motion 1
- Motion 2
Presentation3
Minutes1

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