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 – 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. (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. 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.

Items not requiring a public hearing.

1. (TENTATIVE) 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%) for the purpose of providing revenue solely for public school capital projects in accordance with Virginia Code Section 58.1-605.1.

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).

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.

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.

October 6, 2026 – Work Session

1. Discussion on the City of Fairfax 2027 Legislative Program.
2. Chain Bridge Road Shared Use Path Project Update.
3. Two-year Transportation Program Kickoff.

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

1. FY 2027 1st Quarter Financial Review
2. Discussion on FY 2028 Financial Policies
3. Discussion on FY 2028 Budget Guidelines
4. Discussion and review/recommendations on Tax Relief.

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 adopting FY 2028 Financial Polices.
3. Consideration of adopting FY 2028 Budget Guidelines.
4. Introduction on proposed recommendations for Tax Relief.

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.

December 1, 2026 – Work Session

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

December 8, 2026 – Regular Meeting

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.

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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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