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.

July 7, 2026 – Special Meeting and Work Session

Special Meeting.

1. Consideration of a Resolution Requesting that the Fairfax Circuit Court Order a Special Election on the Question of Authorizing the City of Fairfax to Levy a General Retail Sales Tax at a Rate Not to Exceed One Percent (1.0%).

Work Session.

1. Discussion on a land-use application (Z-25-00770) Gallery at City Center, Christopher Land Inc., applicant, 4117 Chain Bridge Road.
2. Presentation on Mediascribe (Enhanced language access tool for meetings).

July 14, 2026 – Regular Meeting

Work Session.

1. Urban Forest Master Plan update - 1-year plan and 5-year outlook.
2. Housing Trust Fund Presentation.
3. Update and discussion of potential Small Area Plan Zoning Ordinance amendments.
4. Follow-up discussion on City Council Code of Ethics.

July 28, 2026 –Regular Meeting

Consent.

1. Consideration of a contract award for an Owner's Representative for School Construction Projects.

Public hearing.

1. Public hearing and Council action on potential Zoning Text Amendments regarding Detached Accessory Dwelling Units.

Work Session.

1. Pre-application briefing for 3541 Chain Bridge Road – proposed redevelopment of office space to a mixed-use development of townhouses and retail uses.
2. Discussion on a land use application (Z-26-00137) Courthouse Plaza, Combined Courthouse LLC, applicant, 10300 Willard Way & 3922 Blenheim Boulevard.

September 1, 2026 –Work Session

1. Pre-application briefing Circle Gateway, 3250 Blenheim Boulevard, on mixed-use development.
2. Pre-application briefing on Mosby Building, 10560 Main Street, on a concept plan to convert an office building to a mixed-use building including up to 107 multi-family units and commercial on the ground floor.
3. Pre-application briefing on Northfax West, 3570 Chain Bridge Road, on a concept plan to redevelop the Future Development Parcel (Phase IV) with two multi-family residential buildings (up to 350 units), ground floor commercial (up to 7,000 square feet) with structured and surface parking.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
4. Discussion on the Citywide Level of Service Study and Dynamic Capital Impact Model.
5. Discussion on youth sports. (Tentative).

6. Discussion of a Resolution for the Reappropriation of General/Operating, Capital, and Enterprise Funds Carryover to FY 2027 that were Appropriated in FY 2026 and have not been spent as of June 30, 2026.

September 8, 2026 –Regular Meeting

Presentations.

1. Presentation of a proclamation acknowledging September 22, 2026 as Car Free Day in the City of Fairfax.
2. Presentation of a proclamation acknowledging September 17 - 23, 2026 as Constitution Week in the City of Fairfax.

Consent.

1. (Tentative) Consideration of an award of Construction Contract for University Drive Bike Lanes.
2. (Tentative) Consideration of a resolution to Cancel VDOT UPC 121747 University Drive Intersection Improvements.

3. Introduction OR Consideration of a Resolution for the Reappropriation of General/Operating, Capital, and Enterprise Funds Carryover to FY 2027 that were Appropriated in FY 2026 and have not been spent as of June 30, 2026.

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.

Public hearing.

1. Public hearing and Council action on a redevelopment of existing office complex into 14 townhouses, Highlands at Mantua, 9495 Silver King Court.

2. (If Needed) Public Hearing and Council Action on a Resolution for the Reappropriation of General/Operating, Capital, and Enterprise Funds Carryover to FY 2027 that were Appropriated in FY 2026 and have not been spent as of June 30, 2026.

October 6, 2026 – Work Session

1. Discussion on the City of Fairfax 2027 Legislative Program.
2. Two-year Transportation Program Kickoff.
3. Transportation Project Status Update.

4. (If Needed) Discussion on a FY 2027 Fall Supplemental Appropriations.

October 13, 2026 – Regular Meeting

Presentations.

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

Consent.

1.  (If Needed) Introduction OR Consideration of a FY 2027 Fall Supplemental Appropriations.

October 27, 2026 – Regular Meeting

Public Hearing.

1.  (If Needed) Public Hearing and Council Action on a FY 2027 Fall Supplemental Appropriations.

November 7, 2026 –Budget Retreat

1. Presentation and Discussion on the FY 2026 Preliminary Results & FY 2027 1^st Quarter Financial Review.
2. Discussion on Updates to the FY 2028 Financial Policies and Council Budget Guidelines.
3. (If Needed) Discussion of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 90 (Taxation), Article II (Real Property Taxes), Division 3 of the Code of the City of Fairfax, Virginia pertaining to Tax Relief Program Exemptions for the Elderly and Disabled.
4. Discussion on FY 2028 Forecast including Macro and Micro Economic Conditions, Revenue and Expenditure Overview; Review of Current Debt and Associated Ratios, the Capital Improvement Program, and Other Funds. 

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

Consent.

1. Consideration of a resolution to adopt Wilcoxon Trail Updated Alignment (TENTATIVE - alternate date would be December 8).

2. Consideration of Updates to the FY 2028 Financial Policies and Council Budget Guidelines.

3. (If Needed) Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 90 (Taxation), Article II (Real Property Taxes), Division 3 of the Code of the City of Fairfax, Virginia pertaining to Tax Relief Program Exemptions for the Elderly and Disabled.

Public Hearing.

1. Public hearing on proposed City of Fairfax 2027 Legislative Program.
2. Public hearing and Council action on the Chain Bridge Road Shared Use Path.

November 17, 2026 – Special Meeting (If Needed)

1. (TENTATIVE) Introduction of an ordinance enacting the City of Fairfax to levy a General Retail Sales Tax at a Rate Not to Exceed One Percent (1.0%) for the Purpose of Providing Revenue Solely for Public School Capital Projects in Accordance with Virginia Code Section 58.1-605.1.

December 1, 2026 – Work Session

1. (T) Discussion on the proposed City of Fairfax 2027 Legislative Program.

2. Presentation and Discussion on the Draft FY 2028-2032 Capital Improvement Program.

December 8, 2026 – Regular Meeting

Work Session.

1. Presentation and Discussion on the Draft FY 2028-2032 Capital Improvement Program.

Public hearing.

1. Public hearing and Council action on proposed recommendations for Tax Relief.

Items not requiring a public hearing.

1. Consideration on the proposed City of Fairfax 2027 Legislative Program.
2. Consideration of the FY 2026 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) Presentation to the City Council.
3. (If Needed) Public Hearing and Council Action on an Ordinance Amending Chapter 90 (Taxation), Article II (Real Property Taxes), Division 3 of the Code of the City of Fairfax, Virginia pertaining to Tax Relief Program Exemptions for the Elderly and Disabled.
4. (TENTATIVE) Public Hearing and City Council action on an ordinance enacting the City of Fairfax to levy a General Retail Sales Tax at a Rate Not to Exceed One Percent (1.0%) for the Purpose of Providing Revenue Solely for Public School Capital Projects in Accordance with Virginia Code Section 58.1-605.1. 

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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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