At its July 23, 2024, meeting, the Fairfax City Council voted to establish the Housing and Healthy Communities Advisory Board.

This new 17-member board will advise and assist the city council and city staff on strategies, policies, practices, programs, services, and budget allocations to address housing, homelessness, and a healthy community. City residents with an interest in tackling these challenges are encouraged to apply online.

Paving to repair utility cuts from the Washington Gas project on and around University Drive is scheduled for July 29-Aug. 2. Work will occur 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Inspectors from the City of Fairfax Public Works Department will be on-site throughout the day to monitor the work.

The following areas will be repaved:

• Stratford Avenue from University Drive to Jean Street.
• Jean Street from Stratford Avenue to Dale Drive.
• Dale Drive (small section of road between 3515 and 3519 Jean St.).
• 10300 Stratford Ave.
• 3581-3584 University Dr.
• University Drive from Jean Street to Wood Road
• 10300 Wood Rd.
• 3612-3614 University Dr.
• Ford Road from 10304 Ford Rd. to University Drive.
• Randolph Road from 3711 Randolph Road to Ford Road.

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Energy will begin pruning trees in the landscape strip along University Drive and Forest Avenue. A tree service contractor will then remove large dead branches to improve safety. Work will be performed between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. No parking signs have been posted.

Three willow oak trees will be removed. The trees at 4209 University Dr. and 10507 Forest Ave. were struck by lightning and will be removed July 26 and Aug. 2, respectively. The tree at 4373 University Dr. is failing and presents a severe safety hazard. Removal is scheduled for Aug. 2.

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During the 2024 sales tax holiday on Aug. 2-4, you can buy qualifying school supplies, clothing, footwear, hurricane and emergency preparedness items, and Energy Star™ and WaterSense™ products without paying sales tax.

Savings are applied when you shop online, in-store, or by mail or phone.

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The Council Reporter for the July 23 meeting includes video segments linked to agenda items. View the Reporter. A summary of the meeting is provided below. 

• Fire chief John O’Neal acknowledged the fire department for achieving the American Heart Association Mission: Lifeline EMS Recognition Award for cardiac and stroke care.
  
  
• Mayor Catherine Read presented proclamations acknowledging the month of July as Disability Pride Month and the week of July 25-31 as Shop Local Week.
  
  
• City Council approved the creation of the Housing and Healthy Communities Advisory Board. This new 17-member board will advise and assist the city council and city staff on strategies, policies, practices, programs, services, and budget allocations to address housing, homelessness, and a healthy community. Learn more and apply online.
  
  
• City Council adopted a resolution approving the city’s participation in the proposed settlement of opioid-related claims against Kroger and its related entities and authorizing and directing the execution of any documentation necessary to effectuate the city’s participation in the settlements. The city, along with more than 75 other Virginia localities, has been engaged in litigation against various entities involved in the manufacturing chain, sale, and distribution of opioid products.
  
  
• City Council approved the introduction of an ordinance amending Chapter 2 (Administration) of the City Code pertaining to the position of acting city manager.

Public Hearings

• City Council adopted the Fairfax Circle Small Area Plan. View the presentation.
  
  
• City Council approved a resolution approving the purchase of the GMUF Commerce Buildings, LLC, located at 4085-4087 University Dr. in connection with the planned relocation of Fire Station 3.

Work Session

• City Council discussed the development of the city’s green building policy. View the presentation.
  
  
• City Council discussed the composting program assessment scope of work. View the presentation.
  
  
• City Council discussed zoning for accessory dwelling units. View the presentation.

A city council work session is slated for Sept 3. View the agenda (subject to change). 

Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday nights in City Hall. Watch meetings live on Channel 12 (COX/Verizon) and online, or catch a replay at 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. 

The turtle save project at Ashby Pond has concluded. Fifty-five turtles were captured and relocated to ponds in Manassas with the help of Dr. Rimkus from Marymount University. 

Students from a local STEM summer camp observed the work, and Dr. Rimkus explained his process and a information about turtle biology. 

Watch the video.

Here are three more videos you may enjoy:

1. Helping Hands: Kamelia Roshanian
2. Faces of Fairfax: NOVA Labs
3. Great Clips Ribbon-cutting Ceremony

Join the City of Fairfax Police Department as a full-time or temporary sworn police officer.

Discover what the city police department can offer you at recruiting events scheduled this summer at the City of Fairfax Police Station.

Reserve your space at one of these events:

• Wednesday July 31 • 5-7 p.m.
• Wednesday Aug. 28 • 5-7 p.m.

Read the police department’s daily crime and weekly arrest reports. 

Explore job opportunities with the police department

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