City Council Meeting

What was decided

• ✓7a
  Consideration of the April 22, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes

  Approved unanimously as part of consent agenda items #7a and #7c.

  Passed, unanimous
  not chaptered
• ✓7c
  Award of Construction Contract to Environmental Quality Resources, LLC for Dale Lestina Tributary Restoration

  Approved unanimously as part of consent agenda items #7a and #7c. Contract awarded in the estimated amount of $327,628 to Environmental Quality Resources, LLC for Sanitary Sewer Encasement, Bank Stabilization, and Stormwater Outfall Restoration within the Dale Lestina Tributary.

  Passed, unanimous

  • Dale Lestina Tributary Sanitary Sewer Encasement Bank Stabilization and Stormwater Outfall RestorationapprovedCouncil approved a construction contract in the estimated amount of $327,628 to Environmental Quality Resources, LLC for this project.
  • Dale Lestina TributarySite of the approved sanitary sewer encasement, bank stabilization, and stormwater outfall restoration project.
  not chaptered
• ✓7b
  ResolutionResolutionA formal statement of council position or a one-time action, such as approving a contract. Passes on a single vote. to Establish a Safe Streets for All Steering Committee

  Pulled from consent agenda for discussion by Councilmember Peterson. Approved unanimously with an amendment to add the Environmental Sustainability Committee as an organization asked to designate a representative to the steering committee (R-25-07).

  Passed, unanimous

  • R-25-07approvedCouncil approved R-25-07 establishing the Safe Streets for All Steering Committee, amended to include the Environmental Sustainability Committee as an organization asked to designate a representative.
  • Safe Streets for All Steering CommitteeapprovedCouncil established the Safe Streets for All Steering Committee via R-25-07, with ten members (two at-large residents and eight representatives from boards/organizations, including the newly added Environmental Sustainability Committee).
  • Safe Streets for All (SS4A) GrantThe City was previously awarded a federal SS4A grant to develop a citywide Safety Action Plan, an Old Town Circulation Study, and a citywide Pedestrian Master Plan; the steering committee is a program requirement.
  • Alta Planning Design ContractContract previously awarded on February 11, 2025 to Alta Planning + Design for the SS4A-related planning work; referenced in staff reportStaff reportThe city staff's written analysis and recommendation on an agenda item, published with the agenda packet..
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• ✓8a
  Public HearingPublic hearingThe formal, legally advertised part of a meeting where anyone can speak on an item before the body votes.: 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. – Veronica Flores (Eliana's Childcare LLC), 10941 Byrd Drive

  Public hearing opened and closed with no testimony. Council approved the Special Use Permit with five conditions, including an amendment changing the outdoor play start time from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Approved unanimously 6-0.

  Passed, unanimous · 2 motions on this item

  • Special Use Permit Tax Map Parcel 57-3-05-H-002approvedCouncil 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. under Code Section 110-3.5.5. D.8 for a day care home for a maximum of 12 children; outdoor play condition amended to no earlier than 8:00 a.m.
  • 10941 Byrd DriveSite of the approved day care home 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 Eliana's Childcare LLC.
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• ✓8b
  Public HearingPublic hearingThe formal, legally advertised part of a meeting where anyone can speak on an item before the body votes.: 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. – Maria S Unda Perez (Learning Tree Bilingual Montessori, LLC), 3936 Providence Place

  Public hearing opened and closed with no testimony. Council approved the Special Use Permit with five conditions. Approved unanimously 6-0.

  Passed, unanimous

  • Special Use Permit Tax Map Parcel 57-4-03-037approvedCouncil 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. under Code Section 110-3.5.5. D.8 for a day care home for a maximum of 7 children; effective only after driveway improvement to add one parking space.
  • 3936 Providence PlaceSite of the approved day care home 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 Learning Tree Bilingual Montessori, LLC.
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• ✓8c
  Public HearingPublic hearingThe formal, legally advertised part of a meeting where anyone can speak on an item before the body votes.: Endorsement of VDOT Transportation Alternatives and Revenue Sharing Funding Applications

  Public hearing opened and closed with no testimony. Council unanimously approved two motions: (1) endorsing submission of a Transportation Alternatives Program application for the Norman Avenue Sidewalk Project (R-25-08); and (2) adopting a resolution (R-25-09) approving submission of three projects—1st/2nd Street Sidewalks, Dwight Avenue Improvements, and Northfax East-West Roadway—for VDOT Revenue Sharing Funding.

  Passed, unanimous

  • R-25-08approvedCouncil endorsed submission of a Transportation Alternatives Program application for the Norman Avenue Sidewalk Project via R-25-08.
  • R-25-09approvedCouncil adopted R-25-09 approving submission of three projects to VDOT for Revenue Sharing Funding: 1st/2nd Street Sidewalks, Dwight Avenue Improvements, and Northfax East-West Roadway.
  • Norman Avenue Sidewalk Feasibility Studyin progresswikiCouncil endorsed submission of a Transportation Alternatives Program application to VDOT for FY 27 funding for this project, with $625,000 in commercial and industrial funding as the match.
  • 1st/2nd Street Sidewalksin progresswikiCouncil approved submission to VDOT for Revenue Sharing Funding; project involves construction of three blocks of sidewalk, curb and gutter along 1st and 2nd Streets between Hallman and Oak Streets.
  • Dwight Avenue Improvementsin progresswikiCouncil approved submission to VDOT for Revenue Sharing Funding; project involves intersection realignment at Sager/Roberts/Dwight and new sidewalk, curb and gutter on the north side of Dwight Avenue between Roberts Road and Orchard Drive.
  • Northfax East-West Roadwayin progresswikiCouncil approved submission to VDOT for Revenue Sharing Funding; project involves construction of a new east-west roadway between Chain Bridge Road and University Drive Extension.
  • VDOT Transportation Alternatives ProgramCity will apply for FY 27 Transportation Alternatives funding for the Norman Avenue Sidewalk Project; maximum award is $2.5M.
  • VDOT Revenue Sharing FundingCity will submit three projects for FY 29/30 Revenue Sharing funding with $5M in commercial and industrial funding as the match.
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• ✓16
  Closed MeetingClosed sessionA portion of a meeting closed to the public under state law, typically for legal advice, personnel, or property negotiations. Votes must still happen in open session.: Consultation with Legal Counsel (Non-Litigation)

  Council convened a closed meeting under Section 2.2-3711.A.7 of the Code of Virginia for consultation with legal counsel regarding non-litigation. Council reconvened and unanimously certified compliance with Virginia FOIA open meeting requirements.

  Passed, unanimous · 2 motions on this item
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