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.

November 5, 2026 - Engage Fairfax: Shaping the FY 2028 Budget Priorities

Community Engagement Session with residents, businesses, and stakeholders on providing feedback to shape the FY 2028 Budget before development begins.

November 7, 2026 –Budget Work Session

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. 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.)

Presentation.

1. Presentation of a proclamation acknowledging November 15-21, 2026, as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in the City of Fairfax.
2. Presentation of a proclamation acknowledging November 27 - December 24, 2026 as Small Business Month in the City of Fairfax.

Consent.

1. Consideration of Updates to the FY 2028 Financial Policies and Council Budget Guidelines.
2. Consideration of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Fairfax and Electrify DC, on behalf of Go Electric DMV.
3. 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.
4. Introduction of an Ordinance modification to the Residential Permit Parking District (RPPD) Ordinance.
5. Introduction on an ordinance to grant charitable real estate tax exemption for the property located at 3850 Jermantown Road Fairfax Virginia 22030, and more particularly described as tax map parcel 57-1-02- -003, owned by Nova Labs Inc.

    

Public Hearing.

1. Public hearing on proposed City of Fairfax 2027 Legislative Program. (No Council Action)
2. Public hearing on the Chain Bridge Road Shared Use Path. (No Council Action)
3.  Public hearing and council action on potential amendments to the Zoning Ordinance related to adopted Small Area Plans.
4. Public hearing on the First Street and Second Street Sidewalk Project. (No Council Action.)
5. Public hearing on the Oak Street Sidewalk Project. (No Council Action.)
6. Public hearing on the Dwight Avenue Pedestrian Improvement Project. (No Council Action.)
7. Public hearing and Council action on potential amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to include the following: SB388 Housing Mandate, Removing Noise Standards from Zoning Ordinance, Carports, and Housekeeping Amendments.

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 Capital Projects for the Construction or Renovation of Schools and/or Public Transportation Purposes, in Accordance with Virginia Code Section 58.1-605.1

    

December 1, 2026 – Work Session

1. Discussion on the proposed City of Fairfax 2027 Legislative Program.
2. Presentation and Discussion on the Draft FY 2028-2032 Capital Improvement Program.
3. Discussion on the Move Fairfax City Draft Pedestrian Master Plan and Draft Safety Action Plan.
4. Discussion of potential upcoming reviews and updates to adopted Small Area Plans.
5. CUE Transit Development Plan (TDP) Update.
6. Parks Foundation Naming Rights Discussion.
7. Discussion and review of feedback on the Wilcoxon Trail Alignment.

December 8, 2026 – Regular Meeting

Outgoing Ceremony of the Mayor and Council at 6:30 p.m.

Presentations.

1. Presentation of the FY 2026 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) to the City Council.

Consent.

1. Consideration of a Resolution to adopt the City of Fairfax 2027 Legislative Program.  
2. Consideration of a resolution temporarily extending an existing franchise agreement with Verizon Virginia, Inc.
3. Consideration of a resolution temporarily extending an existing franchise agreement with CoxCom, Inc. d/b/a Cox Communications.
4. Consideration of a resolution to adopt Wilcoxon Trail Updated Alignment.
5. Consideration of a Resolution to Adopt the CUE Transit Development Plan (TDP).
6. Consideration to Accept the City of Fairfax FY 2026 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).

Public hearing.

1. 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.
2. (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 Capital Projects for the Construction or Renovation of Schools and/or Public Transportation Purposes, in Accordance with Virginia Code Section 58.1-605.1
3. Public hearing and Council action on adoption of ordinance modification of the Residential Permit Parking District (RPPD) Ordinance.
4. Public hearing and Council action on an ordinance to grant charitable real estate tax exemption for the property located at 3850 Jermantown Road Fairfax Virginia 22030, and more particularly described as tax map parcel 57-1-02- -003, owned by Nova Labs Inc.(TENTATIVE) Public hearing and Council action on a land-use application for Gallery at City Center, 4085-4117 Chain Bridge Road.
5. (TENTATIVE) Public hearing and Council action on a land use application for Courthouse Plaza, 10300 Willard Way and 3922 Blenheim Boulevard.

December 15, 2026 –Special Meeting (If Needed)

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Meeting Information

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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