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.

March 3, 2026 – Work Session

1. FY 2027 Budget Presentation by Schools.
2. Discussion on General Fund Questions and Discussion.
3. Discussion of the Historical Real Estate Tax Rate.
4. Discussion on setting the Max Real Estate Tax Rate (Action Item for March 10, 2026). 

5. 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.

Public hearing.

1. Public hearing and Council action on a request from Rise and Shine Preschool, applicant, for renewal of a Special Use Permit (SUP) pursuant to City Code Section 110-6.7 to allow a Day Care Center as an accessory use to a religious institution in the RH zoning district on premises known as Fairfax Christian Church, 10185 Main Street and more particularly described as Tax Map 57-4-09-001.

2. Public hearing on the proposed FY 2027 Budget.

Items not requiring a public hearing.

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

Work Session.

1. Discussion on Beacon Landing Tax Grant Request
2. Discussion of draft Small Area Plan Zoning Ordinance Amendments
3. Discussion on Meals Tax.
4. General Fund Questions and Discussion.

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

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 and Council action on an ordinance amending Chapter 38 (Environment), Article II (Noise) to amend the City's noise regulations.
2. Public hearing on the proposed FY 2027 Budget.

Work Session.

1. Review of the Capital Improvement Program, Stormwater Utility Fund, and Wastewater Fund.

April 7, 2026 –Work Session

1. Discussion on the proposed FY 2027 budget, General Fund Questions and Discussion (if needed)
2. 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 an ordinance amending and readopting Chapter 90, Article II, Division 1, Section 90-33 of the Code of the City of Fairfax, Virginia, pertaining to classification and taxation of certain real property in the City of Fairfax used for zoned for commercial and industrial purposes, and to establish a separate tax rate on such real property effective as of January 1, 2026, revenue from which would be used exclusively for transportation purposes that benefit the City of Fairfax.
2. Introduction of an ordinance amending Chapter 102, Article II, Section 102-31(b) of the Code of the City of Fairfax, Virginia to increase the wastewater utility rate by <>% percent for FY 26.
3. Introduction of an ordinance amending Chapter 102, Article V, Section 102-203(b) of the Code of the City of Fairfax, Virginia to set the rate for stormwater utility service furnished by the City at $<> per BU (Billing Unit); a <> percent increase.
4. Introduction of an ordinance amending Chapter 90 (Taxation), Article VI (Tax on Meals), Section 90-262 of the Code of the City of Fairfax, Virginia, pertaining to the levy and amount of tax on meals.
5. Introduction of an ordinance amending Chapter 90 (Taxation), Article X (Old Town Service District Tax), section 90-422 of the Code of the City of Fairfax, Virginia, pertaining to the additional tax imposed upon real property and improvements located within the Old Town Service District.

Public hearing.

1. Public hearing on the proposed FY 2027 Budget.

Work Session.

1. Discussion on the proposed FY 2027 budget, City Council identified topics.

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.

Consent.

1. Consideration of awarding a construction contract for the Blenheim Boulevard Multimodal Improvements.
2. Introduction of appropriation resolutions for the General, Capital, Wastewater, Transit, Stormwater Utility, Cable, Old Town, and Transportation tax funds for FY 2027 

    

Public hearing.

1. Public hearing on the real estate tax rate of $<>per $100 of assessed value based upon an assessment ratio of 100% of fair market value, and a personal property and machinery and tools tax rate of $<> per $100 of assessed value based upon an assessment ratio of 100% trade-in value (No Council action, tax rate set on May 5, 2026).
2. Public hearing on an ordinance amending and readopting Chapter 90, Article II, Division 1, Section 90-33 of the Code of the City of Fairfax, Virginia, pertaining to classification and taxation of certain real property in the City of Fairfax used for zoned for commercial and industrial purposes, and to establish a separate tax rate on such real property effective as of January 1, 2026, revenue from which would be used exclusively for transportation purposes that benefit the City of Fairfax. (No Council action, Council Consideration on May 5, 2026)
3. Public hearing on an ordinance amending Chapter 102, Article II, Section 102-31(b) of the Code of the City of Fairfax, Virginia to increase the wastewater utility rate by <>% percent for FY 26 (No Council action, Council Consideration on May 5, 2026).
4. Public hearing on an ordinance amending Chapter 102, Article V, Section 102-203(b) of the Code of the City of Fairfax, Virginia to set the rate for stormwater utility service furnished by the City at $<> per BU (Billing Unit); a <> percent increase (No Council action, Council Consideration on May 5, 2026).
5. Public hearing on an ordinance amending Chapter 90 (Taxation), Article VI (Tax on Meals), Section 90-262 of the Code of the City of Fairfax, Virginia, pertaining to the levy and amount of tax on meals (No Council action, Council Consideration on May 5, 2026).
6. Public hearing on an ordinance amending Chapter 90 (Taxation), Article X (Old Town Service District Tax), section 90-422 of the Code of the City of Fairfax, Virginia, pertaining to the additional tax imposed upon real property and improvements located within the Old Town Service District (No Council action, Council Consideration on May 5, 2026).

Work Session.

1. FY 2026 3rd Quarter Financial Review.
2. Discussion on the proposed FY 2027 budget and draft changes presented/deliberated.

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 an ordinance readopting Chapter 90, Article II, Division 1, Section 90-33 of the Code of the City of Fairfax, Virginia, pertaining to classification and taxation of certain real property in the City of Fairfax used for or zoned for commercial and industrial purposes, and to establish a separate tax rate on such real property effective as of January 1, 2026, revenues from which would be used exclusively for transportation purposes that benefit the City of Fairfax.
2. Consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 102, Article II, Section 102-31(b) of the Code of the City of Fairfax, Virginia to increase the wastewater utility rate by <>% percent for FY 26.
3. Consideration on an ordinance amending Chapter 102, Article V, Section 102-203(b) of the Code of the City of Fairfax, Virginia to set the rate for stormwater utility service furnished by the City at $<> per BU (Billing Unit); a <> percent increase.
4. Consideration on an ordinance amending Chapter 90 (Taxation), Article VI (Tax on Meals), Section 90-262 of the Code of the City of Fairfax, Virginia, pertaining to the levy and amount of tax on meals.
5. Consideration on an ordinance amending Chapter 90 (Taxation), Article X (Old Town Service District Tax), section 90-422 of the Code of the City of Fairfax, Virginia, pertaining to the additional tax imposed upon real property and improvements located within the Old Town Service District
6. 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.

Public hearing.

1. Public hearing and Council action on the Solid Waste Management Plan.

Work Session.

1. Potential Options for Detached Accessory Dwelling Units.

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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