Council Reporter for the Feb. 25 City Council Meeting; City Manager's Recommended FY2026 Budget Presentation Included
 Pictured from left to right: Mayor Catherine Read and City Councilmembers Anthony Amos, Billy Bates, Stacy Hall, Stacey Hardy-Chandler, Rachel McQuillen, and Thomas Peterson.
The Council Reporter for the Feb. 5 meeting includes video segments linked to agenda items. View the Reporter. A summary of the meeting is provided below.
- Mayor Catherine Read presented proclamations acknowledging Restaurant Week (Feb. 24 - March 2) and Invasive Species Awareness Week (Feb. 24-28) in the City of Fairfax.
- City Manager Bryan Foster presented his recommended fiscal year 2026 budget. View the presentation. The budget news story includes a summary.
Consent Agenda
- The city council awarded a professional services contract in the estimated amount of $545,300 to Alta Planning + Design, Inc. for a citywide pedestrian master plan, a citywide safety action plan, and an Old Town Fairfax multimodal circulation study.
- Appointed Janet Jaworski Letter and Mark Angres as the first two directors to the newly formed Fairfax City Parks Foundation, Inc.
- Adopted the Two-Year Transportation Program for FY 2025-26. Included projects: Fairfax Circle evaluation, bike route wayfinding, Main Street/Lyndhurst Street intersection improvements, Vienna Metrorail (north side) improvements, and Rust Road/Westmore Drive sidewalk feasibility study.
- Approved a resolution fixing the date for continuation of a regular meeting of the city council upon a finding and declaration by the mayor that weather or other conditions are such that it is hazardous for members and the public to attend the regular meeting as advertised.
- Appointed Jay Tolan (Police) and Nicholas Beede (Fire) to the city’s Retirement Plan Administrative Committee.
Public Hearings
- Approved a request from Pathway Homes, Inc., for consideration of a Special Exception to exceed the maximum density at 4010 University Dr. in the CR Commercial Retail zoning district and Old Town Fairfax Historic Overlay District. View the presentation.
- Approved a request from Living Spring Church, LLC, for a Special Use Permit for a Religious Institution in the CO Commercial Office District with proffers and Architectural Control Overlay District at 10015 Main St. View the presentation.
- Public hearing on the University Drive Bicycle Lanes Project. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) requires that a public hearing be conducted to seek input from the public on federally funded projects. (No council action). View the presentation.
Work Session
- Discussed a pre-application for 10230 Main St. The Five Chimneys concept plan proposes to develop a hotel and hospitality venue with 96 rooms on 9.4 acres. View the presentation.
- Discussed a request by RJL Associates, Inc., on the redevelopment of 9495 Silver King Ct. to replace approximately 21,566 square feet of office space with 14 townhouses on 2.12 acres. View the presentation.
- Discussed a request by Combined Courthouse, LLC, on the redevelopment of 10300 Willard Way. The proposal includes developing a mixed-use building with 315 upper story residential units and 12,000 square feet of ground floor commercial space with a demolition of approximately 25,000 square feet of existing retail on approximately 8.73 acres. View the presentation.
The council held a closed meeting for consultation with legal counsel regarding non litigation.
A city council work session is slated for March 4. 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.
Please Take This Survey about Housing in Fairfax City
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The city is developing an Affordable Housing and Homelessness Strategic Plan. Your answers will inform planning and decision-making efforts to enhance housing affordability for all.
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Summer Camp Registration Opens March 4 for City Residents and Returning Campers (tap image)
Attend the Craft and Vendor Market, March 8
Come One. Come All. Free to the public. All ages welcome. Enjoy a sweet treat while you shop a variety of crafts, jewelry, toys, and graphic arts. Join the fun at the Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Blenheim Blvd. The market is hosted by the Fairfax City Young at Heart Senior Advisory Committee. Open 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. For additional information email CraftVendor2025@outlook.com.
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Last Chance to Comment on the University Drive Bicycle Facilities Project
The City of Fairfax has developed intermediate (60%) design plans for the University Drive Bicycle Facilities project.
If you were unable to share your comments during the Feb. 25 public hearing, comments may be submitted on the Engage page through March 7
Learn more about the project.
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Summer Fun Begins at George Mason
It’s never too early to begin making plans for the summer! Keep your children engaged through academics, the arts, and sports/recreation camps at George Mason.
Programming covers a variety of interests including conflict resolution, conservation, game design and technology, podcasting, theater, music, and much more. Visit https://camps.gmu.edu/ for details.
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