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City of Fairfax · City Council
City of Fairfax City Council Meeting, Tuesday, Jul 14, 2026
City of Fairfax City Council meeting · video 4h 10m
What was decided · How each member voted
- 4 Approved, unanimously, remote participation by Councilmembers Hall and McQuillen pursuant to Code of Virginia Sec. 2.2-3708.3 · Unanimous Official minutes (Granicus)
- 5 Approved, unanimously, the adoption of the agenda. · Unanimous Official minutes (Granicus)
- 7.d Approved, unanimously, the consent agenda. · Unanimous Official minutes (Granicus)
- 8 Approved, unanimously, to appoint: · Unanimous Official minutes (Granicus)
- 11.a Approved, unanimously, to adopt the resolution requesting that the Fairfax Circuit Court order a Special Election to be held on November 3, 2026, 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%), with revenues to be used solely for capital projects for schools and/or public transportation purposes, in accordance with Virginia Code 58.1-605.1 · Unanimous Official minutes (Granicus)
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Moments worth watching
- 00:00:00
Item 2 Consideration for remote participation by Councilmembers Hall and McQuillen pursuant to Code of Virginia Sec. 2.2-3708.3. Post
- 00:04:01
Pledge of Allegiance. Post
- 00:05:20
Item 5 Adoption of the agenda. Post
- 00:11:58
Consent agenda motion. Post
- 00:12:48
Item 8 Consideration of Boards, Commissions, and Advisory Committee Appointments Post
- 00:14:34
Item 11.a Consideration of a resolution requesting that the Fairfax Circuit Court order a special election on the question of authorizing the City… Post
- 00:49:08
Item 13.a Discussion on the second draft of amendments to the City of Fairfax Zoning Ordinance related to adopted Small Area Plans. Post
- 02:07:35
Item 13.b Urban Forest Master Plan update – 1-year plan and 5-year outlook. Post
- 02:43:30
Item 13.c Discussion of Housing Trust Fund Guidelines and Application. Post
- 03:18:37
Item 13.d Follow up discussion on City Council Code of Ethics. Post
- 03:32:31
Item 15 Future Meeting Topics Post
- 04:08:05
Item 17 Council Comments and Committee reports out Post
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On the agenda
Items as listed by the city, with staff reports. Not results.
1. Call the special meeting to order. 6:00 p.m. - CANCELLED
2. Consideration for remote participation by Councilmembers Hall and McQuillen pursuant to Code of Virginia Sec. 2.2-3708.3.
3. Closed meeting to discuss personnel matters.
4. Adjourn.
1. Call the regular meeting to order. 7:00 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Presentations and Proclamations. None.
4. Consideration for remote participation by Councilmembers Hall and McQuillen pursuant to Code of Virginia Sec. 2.2-3708.3.
5. Adoption of the agenda.
6. Initial general public comment period (a maximum of three (3) minutes per speaker for any city matters not requiring a public hearing. The speakers who have registered with the city clerk’s office (703-385-7935) prior to 5:00 p.m. the day of the meeting may speak at this time. Any remaining speak
7. Consent agenda.
8. Consideration of Boards, Commissions, and Advisory Committee Appointments
9. Public hearings. None.
10. Second general public comment period (a maximum of three (3) minutes per speaker for any city matters not requiring a public hearing – limited to speakers who did not speak under initial general public comment period).
11. Items not requiring a public hearing.
12. Recess the regular meeting to go into a work session.
13. Work Session.
- 13.aDiscussion on the second draft of amendments to the City of Fairfax Zoning Ordinance related to adopted Small Area Plans.
- 13.bUrban Forest Master Plan update – 1-year plan and 5-year outlook.
- 13.cDiscussion of Housing Trust Fund Guidelines and Application.
- 13.dFollow up discussion on City Council Code of Ethics.