Council Meetings

Overview

Future City Council Agenda Items

Note: This is a working document for planning purposes only. Dates and agenda items may change at any time.

February 17, 2026 – Special Meeting and Work Session

Consent.

1. Consideration of a resolution to endorse the City’s application to the Transportation Planning Board’s Regional Roadway Safety Program.
2. Consideration of a resolution to adopt the Affordable Housing Strategic Plan.
3. Consideration of resolution endorsing an application to the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation's Transit Ridership Incentive Program.

Work Session.

1. Discussion of Alternative Delivery Methods for Construction Projects.
2. Introduction of draft Small Area Plan Zoning Ordinance Amendments.
3. Discussion on the development of the Green Building Policy.

February 24, 2026 – Regular Meeting

Presentations.

1. Presentation of a proclamation acknowledging February 23 - 27, 2026 as National Invasive Species Awareness Week in the City of Fairfax.
2. Presentation of a proclamation acknowledging February 27 - March 8, 2026 as Winter 2026 Fairfax City Restaurant Week in the City of Fairfax.
3. Presentation by the City Manager on the proposed FY 2027 Operating and CIP Budgets.

Work Session.

1. Police and Human Services: A Coordinated Community Response
2. Pre-application briefing for a potential multifamily residential development located at 10340 Democracy Lane.
3. Pre-application briefing for a potential redevelopment of the Courthouse Plaza Shopping Center at 10300 Willard Way.
4. Update and discussion of the Citywide Level of Service Study, which will assess impacts and cost implications of new development on City services and infrastructure

    

March 3, 2026 – Work Session

1. FY 2027 Budget Presentation by Schools.
2. Follow-up on City Council Retreat and Next Steps.

March 10, 2026 – Regular Meeting

Presentations.

1. Presentation of a proclamation acknowledging March as Women's History Month, and March 8, 2026 as International Women's Day in the City of Fairfax.

Consent.

1. Consideration of a resolution establishing Procedures for Use of the Construction Management and Design-Build Methods of Construction Contracting.

Public hearing.

1. Public hearing on the proposed FY 2027 Budget.
2. Public hearing and Council action on a special use permit for an expansion of an existing childcare Rise and Shine at a church, 10185 Main Street.

Items not requiring a public hearing.

1. Consideration of the real estate tax rate to be advertised.

Work Session.

1. Discussion of draft Small Area Plan Zoning Ordinance Amendments
2. Discussion on Beacon Landing Tax Grant Request

    

March 24, 2026 - Regular Meeting

Presentations.

1. Presentation of a proclamation acknowledging March 31, 2026 as Transgender Day of Visibility in the City of Fairfax

Public hearing.

1. Public hearing on the proposed FY 2027 Budget.

2. Public hearing and Council action on an ordinance amending Chapter 38 (Environment), Article II (Noise) to amend the City's noise regulations.

April 7, 2026 –Work Session

1. FY 2026 Spring Supplemental Appropriation discussion (if needed).
2. Discussion on the proposed FY 2027 budget.
3. Discussion on city services and support for older adults.

April 14, 2026 –Regular Meeting

Presentation.

1. Presentation of a proclamation acknowledging April 19 - April 25, 2026 as National Library Week in the City of Fairfax.
2. Presentation of a proclamation acknowledging April 22, 2026 as Earth Day, and April 24, 2026 as Arbor Day in the City of Fairfax.

Consent.

1. Introduction of the FY 2026 Spring Supplemental Appropriations (if needed).
2. Introduction of the tax and utility rates.
3. Introduction of the FY 2027 budget appropriations.

Public hearing.

1. Public hearing on the proposed FY 2027 Budget.

Work Session.

1. Discussion on the proposed FY 2027 budget.

April 28, 2026 – Regular Meeting

Presentations.

1. Presentation of a proclamation acknowledging May as Bike Month in the City of Fairfax.
2. Presentation of a proclamation acknowledging May as Older Americans Month in the City of Fairfax.
3. Presentation of a proclamation acknowledging May as Mental Health Awareness Month in the City of Fairfax.

Public hearing.

1. Public hearing on the tax and utility rates.
2. Public hearing and Council action on the FY 2026 Spring Supplemental Appropriations (if needed).

Work Session.

1. FY 2026 3rd Quarter Financial Review.
2. Discussion on the proposed FY 2027 budget.

May 5, 2026 – Special Meeting - Budget Adoption

Public hearing.

1. Public hearing of all FY 2027 Budget Appropriations.

Items not requiring a public hearing.

1. Consideration of adopting the FY 2027 budget, FY 2027-2031 CIP, tax rates, and rates & levies.

May 12, 2026 – Regular Meeting

Presentations.

1. Presentation of a proclamation acknowledging May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the City of Fairfax.
2. Presentation of a proclamation acknowledging May 10 - 16, 2026 as National Police Week in the City of Fairfax.

May 26, 2026 –Regular Meeting

Presentations.

1. Presentation of a proclamation acknowledging June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in the City of Fairfax.

June 2, 2026 –Work Session

1. Grant supplemental appropriation resolution for FY 2026 Federal, State, and Use of Balance Sheet Funds for Expenditures.

June 9, 2026 –Regular Meeting

Presentations.

1. Presentation of a proclamation acknowledging June 15 - 21, 2026 as National Waste and Recycling Workers Appreciation Week in the City of Fairfax.
2. Presentation of a proclamation acknowledging June 19, 2026 as Juneteenth in the City of Fairfax.

Consent.

1. Consideration or Introduction of the Grant Supplemental Appropriation resolution for FY 2026 Federal, State, and Use of Balance Sheet Funds for Expenditures.

June 23, 2026 – Regular Meeting

July 7, 2026 – Work Session

July 14, 2026 – Regular Meeting

July 28, 2026 –Regular Meeting

September 1, 2026 –Work Session

September 8, 2026 –Regular Meeting

Presentations.

1. Presentation of a proclamation acknowledging September 22, 2026 as Car Free Day in the City of Fairfax.

September 22, 2026 – Regular Meeting

Presentations.

1. Presentation of a proclamation acknowledging September 15 - October 15, 2026 as National Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Fairfax.
2. Presentation of a proclamation acknowledging October as Pedestrian Safety Month in the City of Fairfax.

October 6, 2026 – Work Session

October 13, 2026 – Regular Meeting

Presentations.

1. Presentation of a proclamation acknowledging October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Fairfax.

October 27, 2026 – Regular Meeting

November 7, 2026 –Budget Retreat

November 10, 2026 – Regular Meeting & Work Session (November 3, 2026 Work Session canceled due to City Elections.)

December 1, 2026 – Work Session

December 8, 2026 – Regular Meeting

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The City Council typically meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, and holds work sessions on the first Tuesday of the month. The City Council conducts no meetings or work sessions in August. Additional meetings may be called as necessary.

• Time: 7 p.m.
• Location: Council Chamber, Room 100, City Hall Annex, 10455 Armstrong Street

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