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Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Meeting, Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Place: Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, Virginia
Length: 4h 4m (video)
Official meeting video (Fairfax County): https://video.fairfaxcounty.gov/player/clip/4189
Official Board of Supervisors page (Fairfax County): https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/boardofsupervisors/

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[00:00:02] All right. Good morning, everyone, and welcome to our board meeting of June 23rd, 2026. And we are going to begin our board meeting this morning with a moment of silence to be followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. And in a moment, I will ask all who are able to rise for that.

[00:00:18] But before I do that, I'm going to ask my colleagues if they have anyone they would like us to keep in their thoughts and prayers this morning. And I'm just going to mention two things at a very high level because we've been paying close attention to these. The first is, as probably everyone in the auditorium knows, we have had a spike in pedestrian-involved fatalities on our roadways.

[00:00:41] And this is in multiple areas of the county for multiple reasons as the investigation continues. But I would just ask that, you know, one, we keep the families of those individuals who lost their lives in our thoughts and prayers. And two, if we all as a community could double down on awareness of pedestrian safety, awareness of speeds that we're traveling.

[00:01:05] And frankly, this is a team effort. It's not just the motorists. It's the pedestrians. It's bicyclists. It's people on e-bikes. It's all the people who are out there trying to move around our community to please be cognizant of we need to share the road. We need to follow the posted speed limits.

[00:01:22] We need to be aware of our surroundings. The county years ago started a campaign called Take a Moment, and we're doubling down on messaging to our community. I'm appreciative of our police who saw this pattern happening and has been doing some advanced messaging in our community.

[00:01:39] But as we remember, people we've lost this morning, if we could please keep those pedestrians who lost their lives in our thoughts and prayers. And then also, while we had no loss of life that we're aware of last night, we did have some horrendous storms come through our community.

[00:01:54] I know Braddock in particular was hard hit, a lot of property loss, a lot of our first responders out there working extra hours in really dangerous conditions. Another reminder of how great it is to live in such a safe community with outstanding first responders.

[00:02:11] But if we could think about the storms last night and be grateful that appears to be no loss of life, but also to always keep our first responders in our thoughts and prayers as they do the difficult work that they do throughout our county. And with that, if there's others who would like to be recognized at this time, Supervisor Jimenez.

[00:02:29] Well, thank you, Mr. Chairman. And as you had just noted, Fairfax County had four traffic-related deaths this weekend. With two of those tragic deaths occurring in Mason District, I want to extend my sincere condolences to the families and loved ones of 38-year-old Sean King, 73-year-old Stephen Roberts, who both lost their lives as a result of separate vehicle collisions.

[00:02:49] Thank you. Thank you, Supervisor Jimenez. Supervisor Palchuk. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. many of us had the chance to get to know Kathleen Thomas especially those of us who were on the school board while she served there. She served Fairfax County and its residents as a communication specialist for the Department of Family Services primarily supporting the Adult and Aging Division and Disabilities Rights and Resources. Prior to joining DFS she worked for more than a decade with Fairfax County Public Schools demonstrating her deep

[00:03:23] commitment to public service. Her resources and her just kind spirit will be greatly missed. Kathleen passed away at home on June 3rd due to a very hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer, and she was very much cherished as a wife, a mother, a daughter, a sister, and a friend.

[00:03:44] Having served as a news coverage in the London Bureau for many years before coming to Fairbanks County, her biggest pride were her two children. And so she is survived by her husband, Drew Thomas, and their two children, Andrew and Caroline, as well as her father, Robert. Unfortunately, her mother passed away on the same day. So we send our deep condolences both to her, her family, and to all in the county and the schools who had the great opportunity to work with her throughout the years. Thank you, Supervisor Palachuk. Supervisor Herity. Yeah, Mr. Chairman, I was sad

[00:04:21] to learn the passing of Sam Clay on on May 7th he led our library system for 34 years bringing the libraries into the digital age and was always viewing the libraries more than a place to check out books but but as a crucial resource to to the community served on numerous organizations from Virginia Arts Commission to the Fall for Book Festival Wakefield School really really our library system today is because of those 34 years Sam served he was always very responsive to me and my staff go on the extra mile to help residents and he'll

[00:04:58] be remembered for his kindness he was a very very kind man I ask we keep his wife Debra is his daughter and and his grandkids and our thoughts and prayer as well as our library family yeah thank you supervisor Hardy and we did acknowledge him at our last meeting extensively yeah and I've been in with his family so I mean Sam was a legend to our library system a lot of us shared our thoughts at that time but a huge loss for the county and frankly our modern library system as we know it today is due in large part to Sam Clay's

[00:05:31] work. Supervisor Alcorn. Yes I just learned that Carol Hawn passed away she's not in the Hunter Mill district but I did just learn that she passed away from from cancer.

[00:05:46] So when I was on the Planning Commission at large, I worked with her on a number of things over the years. But anyway, sorry, I did just learn that. But our thoughts and prayers are with her family as well. Thank you. Thank you, Supervisor Alcorn.

[00:06:02] Any others who would like to be recognized? Supervisor Sizemore Heiser. Thank you. Well, this is not a memorial. I just wanted to recognize the number of families in the Braddock District who were impacted by the storm yesterday and the significant loss of property and disruption, and power.

[00:06:18] And my office is here to help. We're all here to help. I just wanted to also thank the first responders who worked tirelessly to come and help yesterday in the midst of that crazy storm. So thank you. Thank you very much. And with that, if all who were able to could rise for a moment of silence to be followed

[00:06:34] by the Pledge of Allegiance.

[00:07:03] Please face the flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, One nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. And this morning we are going to begin by recognizing our Fairfax County Public Schools VHSL Spring Athletics Championships for the 2025 to 2026 season.

[00:07:40] And we know that a number of our student athletes and coaches are not here today because school is out and many folks are out and about doing other things. And we try to schedule this as quick as we can, but obviously we don't know who the winners of these championships are until sometimes it's too late to do it during the school year.

[00:08:01] So I do want to make sure we have an opportunity to mention all of them today, whether they're here or not, because it is an extraordinary achievement. And we are blessed here in Fairfax County at each season to have state champions in our presence.

[00:08:17] And just a reminder of what a great job our schools and our sports teams and their support systems do throughout the county. There are communities throughout Virginia that do not ever have state champions. And we are blessed always with having a lot of them that we're very proud of.

[00:08:34] And so what I'm going to ask us to do first, we do this before we start going through the individual presentations because some of you may need to leave quickly to get out of here to other obligations. And so the first thing I want to do is take one large, giant group photo.

[00:08:50] And this is going to be easy. All we're going to ask the folks in the audience to do is stand up. And the board is going to come down like we normally do. Office of Public Affairs is going to get us set up to take one giant group photo and then we'll go through the individual honorees.

[00:09:06] So at this time, if everyone in the auditorium could rise and the board will come down front.

[00:10:32] Now, for each recognition that follows, the chairman and supervisor representing the school district will come forward for photos while the rest of the board will remain at the dais for these presentations. But before we begin those, first I'd like to welcome Tom Horn.

[00:10:49] as always, who is the Executive Director for Activities and Athletics, to say a few words to us on behalf of our Fairfax County Public Schools. Welcome, Tom. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you for mentioning the tremendous success, the opportunities afforded to our communities and our kids.

[00:11:06] That is a true statement that many are envious of. So, again, thank you for having us here on behalf of the Fairfax County School Board and Dr. Reed. I am honored to represent them, but to all of our students with us today, Congratulations not only on your amazing accomplishments, but what you have learned, what you have grown, how you have grown, and how you have impacted and represented your communities.

[00:11:31] We are here because of you. So thank you for having us. To the family members with us, thank you for your encouragement, not only of your own child, but of your community, of the school, and all of the programs that our community provides for them. And to our coaches, my deepest and most sincere thanks your sacrifices and there are many your leadership and your modeling creates these opportunities for our young people and your impact matters more than you know and more than you hear so thank you to our school administrators and our directors of student activities who are here with us they provide the

[00:12:06] support and the structure that allows these opportunities for our student athletes your leadership matters we need you to hear that but we're also here to celebrate not just the the achievement of the state championship which is glorious enough right but as a community we recognize that these students learned to play tennis on our park authority courts and they learned to run in our in our on our trails and they played and kicked soccer balls on our fields and and they built their foundation of sport in our community sports programs and then this community provided them a unique opportunity to go on and experience education-based athletics in

[00:12:44] a well-resourced high school athletic program where they have the opportunity to flourish. It is a full development pattern from community programs through high school, and I am fortunate to live and work in a community where we continue to make the investment in our young people and continue to make the investment in our program.

[00:13:04] So I'm so proud of our student-athletes for what they've done and how they have brought us here together today. I know that your parents and your coaches are proud of you, and thank you, Chairman McKay and supervisors, for having us today. Thank you very much, Tom, and thank you for your hard work.

[00:13:20] We know it's a difficult job, but moments like this are the joy moments, so thank you for that. And I also want to acknowledge, I'm going to read the teams that we're going to be recognizing here, but also acknowledge that we had a lot of teams that made it to the state title game and didn't succeed in that game, including some that were the first time in school history.

[00:13:41] And so a lot of really great athleticism, sportsmanship out there in really every corner of the county. But today we're going to recognize, and I'm going to call them in this order, our spring 2026 championship teams, including Madison High School Girls Lacrosse, Westfield High School Boys Soccer, Madison High School Boys Tennis, Langley High School Girls Tennis, Oakton High School Girls Wrestling, and Robinson Secondary School Girls Outdoor Track and Field.

[00:14:10] And first up is Supervisor Alcorn, who has a proclamation to recognize the Madison High School girls lacrosse team. Coach Gene Counts and the team, if you are here, please come on down to the podium in front of us. And while you are doing that, I will recognize Supervisor Alcorn.

[00:14:27] Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Glad they're in the front row coming down. Whereas the Madison High School girls lacrosse team demonstrated exceptional determination and athletic excellence in winning the Virginia High School League Class 6 state championship with an 11-9 victory over Battlefield High School at Briarwoods High School in Ashburn.

[00:14:48] And whereas, after finishing as the state runner-up last season, the Warhawks used that experience as a motivation to return to the championship stage and capture the state title. And whereas, Madison overcame an early deficit and held off a late battlefield rally through teamwork, perseverance, and disciplined play.

[00:15:12] and whereas senior Hannah Berry led the Warhawks with four goals while Elizabeth Johnson scored three goals and Julia Meyer added two in the championship victory and whereas head coach Jean Counts, her staff, and the players represented Fairfax County public schools with distinction, sportsmanship, and pride.

[00:15:36] Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, On behalf of all residents of Fairfax County, does hereby congratulate the Madison High School girls lacrosse team on winning the Virginia Class 6 state championship, and I would so move. And the chair will second that, along with Supervisor Palchik.

[00:15:52] Discussion on the motion, Supervisor Alcorn. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. You know, as you said, you know, we also had teams that got to the championship game and didn't get there this year. But that's what you guys did last year, and using that as a motivating force. Maybe not everybody that was on the team last year is here this year, and maybe some of you weren't here last year, but still, it's really great to see the perseverance and continued excellence to get it over the top.

[00:16:20] So congratulations to you guys, and I don't know, maybe they'll happen again next year, but we'll see how that goes. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you, Supervisor Alcorn. Let me just add congratulations for making Fairfax County proud.

[00:16:35] And I know we have girls wrestling in a few moments, but I just want to take a moment to just acknowledge lacrosse as a sport because for many of us, it wasn't even hardly on the radar when we were kids, and now it has just taken over.

[00:16:51] And to see us winning state titles is just amazing. So congratulations to all of you and your families. Most importantly, Coach Count's outstanding job, and we're really proud of you, and you made Fairfax County really proud. So with that, I think we're ready for a vote.

[00:17:08] All those in favor of the motion, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Any abstentions? And that motion counts. Coach, if you'd like to share a few words with us, you're welcome to. Hi, thank you, chairmen, supervisors, clerks, and staff for having us here and recognizing us.

[00:17:26] Last year was hard, and that was huge motivation to get to the same game due to diligent leadership by our seniors and talent, and just explosive play by our underclassmen. So that last game came down to two things-- composure and camaraderie.

[00:17:44] And we did that together as a team from the beginning to the end, very bumpy, ups and downs. But we're just grateful that we had the opportunity to play in that game. And winning it was, I mean, for me personally, it was a cherry on top. So thank you for having us. Congratulations.

[00:17:59] Thank you very much. With that, I think we're ready for a photo. And if you all could come forward all the way up here and then face the audience, Supervisor Alcorn and I will come on down. And, Tom, you're welcome to join us in these photos, too, if you'd like to. Please come on down.

[00:18:36] Right.

[00:19:23] Next, we will recognize the Westfield High School boys' soccer team. And Coach Will Wiltz is here. I'm sorry, he's unable to attend, I'm told. But we have our Westfield Director of Student Activities, Isaac Bumgardner, who is here.

[00:19:39] And if you all are here for the Westfield High School boys soccer team recognition, anyone else that's here can come on down. If not, I am going to turn to Supervisor Smith to read a resolution. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

[00:19:55] Whereas the Westfield High School boys soccer team won the 2026 Virginia High School League Class 6 state championship, bringing distinction to Westfield High School, the Sully District, and Fairfax County, And whereas in the state championship match against Concord District rival James Madison High School, the Bulldogs rallied from a deficit on goals from Esteban Guarin and Gerard Dubon before senior captain Elro Takali scored directly from a corner kick to give Westfield the lead in a 4-2 victory.

[00:20:26] And whereas under the leadership of first-year head coach Drew Wiltz, Westfield demonstrated resilience, determination, and teamwork throughout a season defined by growth and perseverance. and whereas the Bulldogs advanced through one of Virginia's most competitive postseasons and earned their place in the state final through outstanding play and dedication, and whereas the student athletes, coaches, families, and supporters exemplified the values of sportsmanship, commitment, and excellence that make Fairfax County Public Schools a source of pride for the entire community, now therefore be it resolved that the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, on behalf of all residents, does hereby congratulate the Westfield High School Boys Soccer Team

[00:21:05] on winning the 2026 Virginia High School League Class 6 State Championship. And I'm happy to second that, along with Supervisor Palchik. Discussion on the motion. Supervisor Smith. Just briefly, my former chief of staff used to be an assistant coach at Westfield, and he texted me as soon as they won.

[00:21:24] And I said, OK, what am I supposed to say? And he said, mention that late in the match, Westfield converted a beautifully placed corner kick for a goal to go up 3-2 And that momentum carried them to the 4-2 win. So congratulations.

[00:21:40] I appreciate all the work, the families out there. You guys have a great school, and you just bring everybody together. So congratulations. Thank you, Supervisor Smith, and thank you for going to the experts to know what to say. I will also congratulate you.

[00:21:57] This is a huge achievement, as I mentioned before, and will mention to all the schools. We're grateful to live in this county, but you make us proud when we win these state tournaments. It's about Westfield, that community, but also Fairfax County. And congratulations to all the boys on this team, the coaches, the parents, the staff.

[00:22:16] I know it takes a village to get these things done. And I know we would have the players here, but they're off doing a million other things because of summer. But just because of that, we didn't want to miss this opportunity to congratulate them as well. So with that, we're ready for a vote.

[00:22:31] All those in favor of the motion, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Any abstentions? That motion carries. And I mentioned we have our Director of Student Activities, Isaac Baumgardner, here. Welcome. The floor is yours. Thank you. On behalf of the whole soccer, boys' soccer program, I want to express my gratitude to Fairfax County and the Board of Supervisors for supporting each sport throughout the year.

[00:22:55] Again, my name is Isaac Baumgardner, and I've been a part of the tremendous Westfield community for the last 23 years. Currently, I serve as the proud Director of Student Activities at Westfield High School, a role that I've had for less than a year. Hiring the right leadership for our student athletes is one of my most vital duties. I am honored that our head coach, Drew Wiltsy, a Westfield alum who was unable to join us today due to work commitments, was my first hire last summer. Drew reminded me of the fact shortly after I presented him with the state

[00:23:31] trophy on June 13th. I truly admire the longevity of soccer coaches as this intense season felt like it took three years off of my life. Out of 20 matchups, only four were decided by more than one goal. We achieved an undefeated record in district play before ultimately falling to an exceptional Madison team during the district playoffs. The team demonstrated incredible resilience, particularly during the region and state tournament championship runs. Their collective

[00:24:05] effort and poise under pressure made it a privilege to witness their journey. Although Ethan Connor, one of our captains, identified this group's potential during the initial tryouts on February 23rd, it took me slightly longer to recognize it myself. Some of the highlights from this year were staging a comeback in the final five minutes against a formidable South Lakes team on senior night while playing a player down, denying three shots in the final 10 seconds of regulations in the region semifinals.

[00:24:38] Without those stops, our season could have concluded in the same round as the previous two years. And of course, as mentioned, Elroy's Olympico with less than a minute remaining in the state finals. That goal puts us ahead three to two, as mentioned, against a disciplined, well-coached Madison squad.

[00:24:59] and nearly had me celebrating by taking off my shirt. Beyond the title, I hope these athletes cherish the connections they made, remember those that paved the way before them, and carry forward the lessons from both their triumphs and their challenges.

[00:25:16] Every player in this roster possesses the heart of a champion. This is just the start. Hopefully they will continue to achieve greatness, and we are all behind them even after they turn in their kits. Go Bulldogs. Thank you very much, Isaac.

[00:25:39] And you don't look three years older, having gone through that experience. So it's all good. I think we're ready for a photo. Supervisor Smith and I will come on down, and the board will rise.

[00:26:27] Right.

[00:27:04] Next, Supervisor Alcorn is going to recognize the Madison High School boys tennis team. If Coach Tom Herman and members of the team are here, if you all could come on down to the podium. And while you are doing that, I will recognize Supervisor Alcorn for a motion.

[00:27:24] Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Whereas the James Madison High School Warhawks boys' tennis team captured the Virginia High School League Class 6 state championship with a 5-0 victory over rival Langley High School, sorry, Supervisor Beerman, at Huntington Park.

[00:27:42] And whereas the championship marked the first VHSL Class 6 boys tennis state title in school history and reflected the team's commitment to excellence, perseverance, and sportsmanship, and whereas the victory provided redemption for the Warhawks, who suffered a narrow 5-4 loss to Langley in the 2025 state championship match on the same courts, as Madison's aggressive singles-focused strategy proved decisive by securing all five points needed for victory before doubles play began.

[00:28:15] And whereas, number one singles player Josh Vargas and a talented roster of seniors returning and returning underclassmen led the team through a dominant postseason and championship performance. And whereas, under the leadership of coach Tom Herman, the Warhawks won five consecutive singles matches to demonstrate outstanding preparation, teamwork, and determination.

[00:28:39] Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, on behalf of all residents, does hereby congratulate the James Madison High School Warhawks boys' tennis team on winning the 2026 VHSL Class VI State Championship, and I would so move.

[00:28:56] And the chair will second that motion. Discussion on the motion, Supervisor Alcorn. Thank you very much. You know, it's wonderful to have Madison here a couple of times. today, but congratulations in particular, you know, this is a really exceptional achievement, but I also just want to note something about Madison. It's such a great community. You know, one of the things we here on the Board of Supervisors try to do as much as we can is build community and encourage the building of community, and you're a great example of what

[00:29:31] good community can result in, you know, this type of excellence, the teamwork, and just the exceptional play that you guys have done. Congratulations for that. And anyway, see you about next year. Thank you, Supervisor Alcorn. And let me also congratulate you and Coach Herman.

[00:29:52] Outstanding job, again, making us proud. And since you teased Langley a little bit, Supervisor Bierman a moment ago, the next one I have up are the girls' tennis team at Langley, who won. So they're all getting to be celebrated here this year.

[00:30:08] But it is always great to see, just like the last team, teams bounce back, not only get to the tournament, which is a huge deal, but to win it. And so tennis, often seen as an individual sport, but is absolutely a team sport. And I appreciate so many of you being able to be here today to celebrate, really, this team victory that you all played a role in.

[00:30:29] With that, I think we're ready to vote. All those in favor of the motion, please say aye. Aye. Aye. Any opposed? Any abstentions? That motion carries. Coach Herman, welcome. The floor is yours. Thank you. Good morning, Chairman McKay and members of the board. Thank you much for having us here today to recognize these outstanding young men.

[00:30:48] And Mr. Alcorn, you stole all my thunder, but that's okay. But to truly appreciate this moment, you have to look back where we stood exactly one year ago. Last spring, after defeating them in the regular season and the regional finals, we lost a heartbreaker 5-4 battle in the state championships against perennial power Langley.

[00:31:09] When it came time to face our rival again this year, these young men had left absolutely no doubt. They defeated Langley by identical scores of 5-0 in the regional finals and the state championship game. They didn't just win the state team title.

[00:31:27] They completely or kind of dominated the tournament, walking away with a historical trifecta by capturing the team trophy, individual singles, Josh Vargas. Where's Josh? Josh right here. Doubles state title, Lucas and Caleb Vargas. Where's Lucas and Caleb?

[00:31:43] Right here. But did a great job all the way around. And for that, I'd just like to thank you for having us here today and celebrating our state victory. Thank you. Thank you very much, Coach Herman, for all your dedication to these young men.

[00:32:09] I can see the pride in you, and we appreciate all the time and effort that you put into them, as well as the parents and support structure that's here. Again, you made us proud here in Fairfax County. And so with that, we are ready for a photo. If all of you could come forward and face the audience, Supervisor Alcorn will join me, and the board will rise.

[00:33:07] And next, I'm going to have Supervisor Beerman recognize the Langley High School girls tennis team.

[00:33:53] And I know, unfortunately, the team could not be here today, but I would like to have this opportunity to have Supervisor Beerman read the resolution so that we can have it on the record. Supervisor Beerman. Sure, and I'd just like to point out that the Langley girls team beat James Madison in the finals.

[00:34:11] So there's quite a rivalry between these two schools, just like the very important rivalry between me and I love all of these schools. I love them all. Great. Whereas the Legley High School girls tennis team demonstrated exceptional skill, determination and sportsmanship in capturing the 2026 Virginia High School League class six state championship with a five to one victory over James Madison High School in an all northern Virginia final.

[00:34:40] And whereas the Saxons' success reflected the strength, depth, and resilience of a young and talented team that returned the program to the pinnacle of Virginia high school tennis following a period of transition. And whereas in the championship match, Zoziah Henryson Gibbs displayed extraordinary poise and competitive excellence, overcoming a first set deficit to defeat Gabriela Hernandez 4-6, 6-4, 1-0, including a commanding 10-2 victory in the deciding tiebreaker.

[00:35:10] And whereas Hannah Chopas secured the state championship clinching point at prevailing in a dramatic 10-point tiebreaker against Gene Lee and sealing Langley's 5-1 team triumph. And whereas the championship victory was the result of countless hours of practice, the outstanding leadership of head coach Stefan Henriksen and the unwavering support of families and the collective commitment of every student athlete on the team.

[00:35:35] Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, on behalf of all residents, does hereby congratulate the Langley High School girls' tennis team on winning the 2026 VHSL Class 6A state championship. Motion. Discussion on the motion. Supervisor Beerman.

[00:35:54] I will only note that that is four out of five for the Langley girls' tennis team, a true dynasty here in Fairfax County. No need for response, but thank you, Supervisor Beerman, and congratulations.

[00:36:10] I know the team couldn't make it here today. As I mentioned earlier, it's tough with summer being here, but we certainly don't want to take away at all from the sportsmanship and the achievements of all the girls on this team and their coaches and Langley High School, and so I wanted to make sure we got that on the record.

[00:36:25] And let me make sure I verify before we move on to the next one that there is no one here present for the Langley high school girls tennis team. Okay. I'll be delivering the resolution to them. Thank you, supervisor Behrman. Other duties as assigned. And that brings us to our next recognition, which I'm going to recognize supervisor Palchuk to recognize the Oakton high school girls wrestling team, coach Jeff Lewis and team who is here. If you all could come on down to the podium, and while you are doing that, I will recognize Supervisor Palchik.

[00:37:00] Whereas the Oakton High School girls wrestling team demonstrated exceptional skill, determination, and teamwork in capturing the Virginia High School League Girls Wrestling State Championship, bringing distinction to Oakton High School, Fairfax County Public Schools, and Fairfax County, and whereas the championship reflects the dedication, perseverance, and hard work of student-athletes who balance rigorous training and competition with academic achievement while representing their school with integrity and sportsmanship.

[00:37:33] Whereas the team's success highlights the continued growth and excellence of girls' wrestling in Fairfax County and across the Commonwealth of Virginia, whereas individual contributions to the championship effort included state champion Allison Hegg.

[00:37:48] Where's Allison? Not here. State runners-up, Catherine Crockett. And Catherine Donohue? Yeah. And whereas under the leadership of coach Jeff Lewis, the team achieved the highest level of success in Virginia high school girls wrestling while fostering a culture of discipline, resilience, and sportsmanship, serving as an inspiration to young athletes across Fairfax County through its commitment to excellence.

[00:38:15] Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on behalf of all residents does hereby congratulate the Oakton High School girls wrestling team on winning the Virginia High School League Girls Wrestling State Championship. And the chair will second that motion. Discussion on the motion, Supervisor Palczyk.

[00:38:31] Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And first of all, I want to congratulate you. We're all waiting so patiently in the audience. And it's such a pleasure to have you all here. You've really made history. It's a very exciting day for women, for girls. Former Supervisor Gross used to remind us about Title IX and what it meant for women's sports that many of us these days take for granted.

[00:38:53] And just how transformative that was. But you all, not only won, but you really took it home. You had the highest team score of the 2026 championships. You had seven state qualifiers and one alternate in the state tournament.

[00:39:11] Highest number of qualifiers of any of the 80 schools that participated. That is phenomenal. I want to congratulate not only the ladies who were mentioned, but all of you who are here. And we're so excited for this. I want to thank the coaches. There's nothing more important as women leaders to have great men coaching and supporting the team.

[00:39:30] And so I appreciate the work that you've done to support these incredible winners, the girls, and the future of sports. And I just want to say, for me, it really is, personally, as a mom of a four-year-old who's trying to figure out what sports she likes, so far they're ballet and tap and dance.

[00:39:48] but I'm hoping that she gets to discover the whole variety of sports that women and girls can be a part of and to really inspire them as future generations realize we can do all the sports, we can participate, and just finding that joy, not just in winning, but in participating.

[00:40:07] I want to thank you all for being here. It's very exciting. Though she has moved on to executive principal, you are making Principal Lane very proud today, And I'm sure your future principal and your interim principal as well. And we're just very delighted and excited to see you moving forward.

[00:40:24] I have just one question. For how many of you in the audience, is this your first time in the government center? So that's what I was thinking as I was sitting here, is what I love about this is you're all ahead of me. I had not walked into the government center until after graduating from high school.

[00:40:42] And so I love that this brings you here and helps you realize that you are leaders in the community and hopefully future leaders in Fairfax County as well. Thank you. Thank you, Supervisor Behrman. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Just a quick point of privilege. I wrestled for eight years and four years in high school, three years in Division III.

[00:41:00] There is no such thing as Division IV. That was our joke. So if you can't make it there, you can't make it anywhere. But I have to say that wrestling, and I've played other sports as well, football, baseball, played basketball briefly until my football coach said, you're too short, you're too fat, you're too slow.

[00:41:18] You better go out for the wrestling team. It'll make you better at football. But wrestling, there really is no sport like wrestling to learn more about yourself, right? You step out on a mat. It's just you and the other person, mano a mano. It's hard.

[00:41:33] It's pushing each other to the brink. And so I hope that you all had a wonderful season. Of course you had a wonderful season, but I hope that you stick with it and continue to work hard. It teaches you, I used to joke, it teaches you about the importance and sometimes the futility of hard work.

[00:41:52] You will work really hard and somebody might still beat you. But I think it's really awesome also that wrestling has opened up to women and girls. When I was growing up, you know, there was always a couple girls on wrestling teams all over the place. But the opportunity for a full team and going against each other, it's just so wonderful.

[00:42:11] So it's great to see you and congratulations on your great accomplishment. Thank you, Supervisor Bierman, our D4 wrestler. D3, D3. But I also do want to take this moment at a high level because we've had expansion teams here before over the past couple of years.

[00:42:32] And just thank FCPS and their leadership for giving the opportunities to the girls who were here before us. I had an opportunity to go to a couple of the girls wrestling matches this year at various high schools. And just the fact that we've only been doing this for such a short period of time, to look at the talent level of these girls was just amazing.

[00:42:52] And what's most important is giving all of our students opportunities for them to become sportsmen, to be engaged in the community, to take on extracurricular activities. I know it makes them better students in the classroom, but also builds a lifetime of camaraderie, and few get to celebrate a state title.

[00:43:10] So you are among the blessed, and you earned it, and you deserve it, and we're proud of you. So with that, I think we're ready to vote. All those in favor of the motion, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Any abstentions? That motion carries, and a very proud Coach Jeff Lewis is here with us.

[00:43:26] Welcome. The floor is yours. Thank you so much, and thank you for this recognition. So I may sound a little redundant with a couple of things that have been mentioned, but a lot of people have asked me over the last couple of years, Obviously, we culminated this last season with a state championship, which was awesome.

[00:43:44] But we've been incredibly competitive and winning at pretty high levels for the past few years. And a lot of people ask me, how have we grown our program so quickly? And how have we been successful in winning championships and winning matches?

[00:44:03] And so the first question is easy to answer. these girls are the kindest most inclusive just awesome kids you can imagine and so when they go to their you know classmates or or teammates from other sports and they're like hey how about trying out wrestling and then that person you know comes in the wrestling room immediately feels like part of the team you know discovers that they're part of this awesome group and you know who who would say no to that so that's that's how our program has grown so quickly all because of these amazing

[00:44:36] girls. As far as the success, it's really been a combination of courage, work ethic, and a champion mentality that these kids have. In terms of courage, like you said, when you wrestle, it's just you and your opponent. You don't have your team there to support you. Obviously, the support comes in the wrestling room and the preparation, but on the mat, it's just you and your opponent. And sometimes you get your hand raised and sometimes you don't and it takes a lot of courage to sign up for that and in terms of getting your hand raised obviously it happens a

[00:45:12] lot for these girls but not always and when they do win they they win graciously and respectful of their of their opponent and when they lose they are they do it with dignity and and know that there's no such thing as loony losing and only learning and they get back to the drawing board and and try to do it better next time um in terms of work ethic this this is the hardest working group of teenagers i've ever had the privilege of coaching they're willing to put in the work after school every day and during the season off season a bunch of them were just at a tournament a couple days ago um

[00:45:48] off season practices trying to get better trying to trying to be better for next season in terms of champion mentality wrestling is special in another way in that you can always win you know i have nothing against like football or other sports but like if you're down 40 nothing in a football game and there's a minute left you're probably not going to win that game wrestling you can always find a way to win uh and so and nobody has ever believed it in my experience more than than these girls they can never be counted out they you know so many times they've been they've been down maybe even fighting off their back for like a minute and a half not naming any names

[00:46:27] anyway and then still finding still finding a way to win and and they they believe it they they find a way to win uh and like i said when they don't they go back to the drawing board and try to figure out how to do better next time so yeah that's been our recipe for for success just kindness courage hard work and and a champion mentality and on the behalf of the whole oakton community. I just want to say we're super proud of these girls, and thank you again for the

[00:46:59] recognition, and we'll see you next year. Confidence. I love that confidence. Well said. So with that, we're ready for a photo, and if you all can come forward, Supervisor Palchuk,

[00:47:16] and I will join you, and the board can rise. Mr. Chairman, Tom Horne just reminded me,

[00:48:30] it is today, June 23, 1972, that Title IX was signed. So excellent to be celebrating you all today. All right. Finally, we have Supervisor Sizemore-Hyzer, who's going to recognize the Robinson Secondary School Girls Outdoor Track and Field Team. The team was unavailable to come today again because of commitments, and they had just completed finishing their national championships. And so at this time, I'm going to turn to Supervisor Sizemore-Hyzer to read a resolution. Thank you. Whereas the Robinson Secondary School Girls Track and Field Team

[00:49:06] completed an outstanding 2026 season by winning the Virginia High School League VHSL Class 6 Outdoor State Championships in Newport News, and whereas the Robinson Rams earned 56.5 points to secure the state title by a margin of one-half point over North Stafford High School, capturing the first outdoor track and field state championship in program history, and whereas junior Olivia Jones led the team with a state championship in the 400-meter dash while also placing second in the

[00:49:41] 200-meter dash and third in the 100-meter dash. And whereas sophomore Petra Grundel won the state title in the 1600-meter run and contributed to Robinson's fourth-place 4x800-meter relay team alongside Isabella Willard, Alexandra Bird, and Karina Bird. And whereas additional scoring performances were contributed by Alexander Bird, Karina Bird, Haley True, Joya Kutuna, Sydney Tubins, Claire Anderson, Juliet Lord, and other dedicated members of the team.

[00:50:15] And whereas, under the leadership of head coach Luke Coyote, the athletes' achievements reflect exceptional talent, determination, sportsmanship, and bring great pride to Fairfax County Public Schools and the Fairfax County community. Now therefore, be it resolved that the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, on behalf of all residents, does hereby congratulate the Robinson Secondary School girls track and field team on winning the 2026 VHSL Class 6 state championships.

[00:50:42] Senator Chairman, we'll second that, along with Supervisor Herity. Any discussion on the motion? Supervisor Heiser. I'll just briefly say something. I know nobody's here, so I'm going to deliver this there. But I just wanted just to share with the folks listening that this was the first outdoor track and field state championship in Robinson history.

[00:51:02] And they had an undefeated postseason for cross-country, indoor track, and outdoor track, an accomplishment that has not been achieved by any of Virginia high school in over 20 years. So I just thought I'd share that piece of knowledge of how dominant this team has been.

[00:51:17] I will deliver this to them. Outstanding. Thank you for that. And again, we're sorry they couldn't be here today, but wanted to make sure we could officially recognize them. Even though they're not here with us, we are very proud of all of them. And thank you for hand-delivering that.

[00:51:33] With that, we are going to move on to our individual champions section. And as we recognize the individual state champions in tennis and outdoor track and field, we know, again, not all of our student-athletes are able to attend today, but we're going to recognize each of them verbally, both the individuals and relay team members.

[00:51:54] And for each sport, the athletes and their coaches should come on down to the floor in front of us And their family, school administrators, and supporters are welcome to join them as well. We'll recognize each of the athletes and their accomplishments, and then we'll take a group photo by category.

[00:52:10] And so our first category is tennis. And will all our tennis champions and their coaches and supporters please come on down as I read your name and accomplishment. Madison High School Girls Single State Champion Gabriela Hernandez. Madison High School Boys Singles State Champion Josh Vargas.

[00:52:30] Madison High School Girls Doubles Champions, Gabriela Hernandez and Katie Hilton. Madison High School Boys Doubles State Champions, Caleb Vargas and Lucas Albusu. If I read your name and if anyone's here who's with you, wants to come on down, welcome to do that.

[00:52:49] And OPA is going to help us in circulating certificates. And at this time, we are going to take a group photo with all of these individuals. So if the board could rise, I will come on down. And if you all could come forward, as we did in the past, just come forward and face the audience.

[00:54:22] Recognize our outdoor track and field, individual state champions, relay champions, and their coaches and supporters who are here. Again, we're going to do the same thing we just did for the last group. As I call your name, please come on down. If you're a coach, you're welcome to join us as well.

[00:54:39] And first is West Springfield High School boys 400-meter dash state champion, Nicholas Bailey. Edison High School Dylan Howes, boys long jump state champion. Oakton High School boys 4x100-meter relay state champions, Norell Boomer, Gabe Tempo, Liam Kim, and Elijah McCallson.

[00:55:02] Robinson Secondary School girls 400-meter dash state champion, Olivia Jones. Robinson Secondary School Girls 1,600-meter-run state champion Petra Grundle. Lake Braddock Secondary School Girls 100-meter hurdles state champion Amelia Cole.

[00:55:20] Woodson High School Girls 4x800-meter relay state champions Camille Lichtenstein, Simran Amato, Kira Arneholz, Hadley Vanek. And Oakton High School Girls 3,200-meter-run state champion Abigail Meslin.

[00:55:40] Edison High School Boys Long Jump State Champion Dylan Howes, Chantilly High School Girls High Jump and Triple Jump State Champion Apriya Smith. And if I called your name, please be on down here at this time.

[00:55:56] We are going to take a group photo, same way we did last time. If all of you could come forward, face the audience, and the board will rise.

[00:56:03] And congratulations again to all of our tennis champions, our outdoor track and field champions.

[00:57:34] We are proud of all of you. Thank you for joining us here this morning. And this does conclude our recognition of the Fairfax County Public Schools Spring Champions. Again, congratulations to all of our student-athletes, their families, coaches, parents who made this happen.

[00:57:50] We're super proud of you, and keep up the great work.

[00:58:49] Next up, we have our annual presentation of the A. Heath On Thank Awards, where we recognize the accomplishments of our outstanding county and FCPS staff. With us today, we have Commissioner John Towns, as we always do, with the Civil Service Commission, who has some remarks and will come on down.

[00:59:08] And I want to also introduce Shelly Siana, Deputy Director of Human Resources, who is here as well. If you all could come on down, and I am going to turn the floor over to Mr. Towns. Welcome. Thank you, Chairman. It's one of my favorite times of the year, so it's always good to be here.

[00:59:29] And I get the honor to welcome you to the 59th presentation of the A. Heath Onthank Memorial Award for Merit, the highest award granted to county employees. The award was created by the Board of Supervisors in 1996 in honor of the memory of Colonel A.

[00:59:50] Heath Onthank, the first chairman of Fairfax County's Civil Service Commission, and the creator of the county's merit system under which these employees work today. The purpose of the ONFAC award is to grant recognition for accomplishments of, quote, outstanding worth in advancing and improving public service in the Fairfax County government and school system.

[01:00:16] These three employees join the ranks of 360 prior recipients of the award. They represent the best of the county and school system, and I am proud to honor them today. I will now introduce Shelly Sciana, Deputy Director of the Department of Human Resources, who will introduce this year's recipients.

[01:00:40] Thank you. Welcome. Good morning. I'm Shelly Sciana, Deputy Director of the Department of Human Resources. Thank you, Onthanks Selection Committee, for your work selecting this year's winners. I'm pleased to honor these deserving employees.

[01:00:59] Recipients, please come forward and stand with the presenter when I call your name. Ellen Volo, Community Service Board. We would like to recognize Ellen for her extraordinary leadership in advancing Fairfax County's response to opioid crisis.

[01:01:21] As the opioid response manager for the Fairfax Falls Church Community Services Board, Ellen united public health, behavioral health, public safety, schools, courts, health care providers, and community organizations into a coordinated, data-driven system focused on one critical goal, saving lives.

[01:01:43] Under her leadership, Fairfax County sustained significant reductions in opioid fatalities, maintained zero fatal opioid overdoses among youth ages 0 to 17, expanded Narcan distribution and treatment access, and strengthened pathways to recover for individuals and families affected by substance use disorder.

[01:02:04] She also led regional collaboration efforts across Northern Virginia to improve continuity of care following non-fatal overdoses, helping connect individuals to life-saving treatment and recovery services more quickly and effectively.

[01:02:22] Ellen's work has strengthened accountability, improved regional coordination, and built lasting systems that support prevention, treatment, recovery, and public trust. Through innovation, compassion, and unwavering dedication to public service, she has made a profound and measurable impact on the health and well-being of Fairfax County community.

[01:02:44] For her exceptional leadership and life-saving contributions, we proudly recognize Ellen as an outstanding recipient to the A. Heath Onthink Award for Mayor. Our last two recipients are Fairfax County Public Schools employees.

[01:03:13] Amufa Abjekum from Laurel Ridge Elementary School. We would like to recognize Amufa for his outstanding service, leadership, and compassion in supporting of the Laurel Ridge Elementary School community. Amufa consistently exceeds expectations by maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and families. Beyond his daily responsibilities, he is known for his positivity, reliability, and genuine care for others. Through meaningful

[01:03:51] relationships and everyday acts of kindness, he fosters a strong sense of belonging and creates an uplifting atmosphere throughout the school. His dedication and commitment have made a lasting impact on the Laurel Ridge community, demonstrating the essential role that compassion, service, and leadership play in public education. We proudly recognize Amufa for his exceptional contributions in unwavering support of students and staff at Laurel Ridge Elementary School.

[01:04:32] And last, from Annandale High School, Jennifer Corey. We would like to recognize Fairfax County Public Schools employee Jen Corey for her extraordinary leadership, innovation, and commitment to student success. In 2025, Jen created and expanded programs that removed barriers for students at Annandale High School and across the division. Through her Saturday academic coaching program, she provided struggling students with free personalized academic support, meals, and a welcoming environment that helped keep students on track for graduation.

[01:05:13] Jen also led the division's 10 school summer credit continuation pilot program, helping hundreds of students recover credits and remain on a path towards graduation. Her leadership extended beyond her assigned role as she coordinated staff, supported multiple schools and ensured equitable access for multilingual learners and students facing academic challenges. Through initiative, collaboration, and an unwavering focus on equity, Jen has made a lasting impact on students, schools, and the Fairfax County community. We are proud to recognize her exceptional public service and dedication

[01:05:50] to educational opportunities. Congratulations. And congratulations to all of our award winners,

[01:06:25] And I want to thank Shelly for stepping in and helping us out this morning, too, as Chrissy Peterson, our HR director, is out sick. And so thank you for making it a priority to be here to celebrate these awardees with us this morning. With that, we are going to move on to our next agenda item, which is appointments to boards, authorities, commissions, and advisory groups.

[01:06:48] And at this time, I'm going to turn to Vice Chair Smith for a motion. I move approval of the appointments to boards, authorities, and commissions in the document dated June 23, 2026. And the chairman will second that. Before we vote, let me ask if there's any questions board members have or anyone that they would like to have a separate vote on.

[01:07:06] Seeing and hearing none, all those in favor of the motion, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Any abstentions? And that motion carries. We're next going to move on to board matters. And we have collected these digitally as we always do.

[01:07:23] We will go in alphabetical order following myself and Vice Chair Smith. I am going to hand the gavel over to Vice Chair Smith so that I can read a couple board matters from the chairman's office. First, our first board matter is establishing a conference center in Tysons.

[01:07:40] It's long been envisioned that Fairfax County would be an ideal location for a conference center. As early as 1984, our comprehensive plan envisioned Tyson's as a conference destination. In 2011, the county engaged in a consultant study that concluded that there would be demand for a conference center and that the most appropriate location for one would be in Tyson's.

[01:08:01] In 2025, a second study was conducted by the Tyson's Community Alliance that reaffirmed the findings of the earlier study and recommended a mid-sized regional conference facility and full-service hotel in a facility that is much smaller than that typically associated with convention centers, including the D.C. Convention Center and the Gaylord.

[01:08:21] Having a conference center in Tyson's is consistent with the overall vision for the area that calls for a symbiotic mix of mutually supportive uses. Furthermore, the presence of metro and the significant amount of destination retail add to the viability of a potential conference center in Tyson's.

[01:08:37] Both studies pointed out that conference centers are often not self-sustaining and require significant financial support. However, a conference center can act as a catalyst for broader economic development, and the financial support can be offset by the positive economic impacts, which include increased visitor spending, tax revenues, job creation, and earnings.

[01:08:59] I believe that Tyson's has evolved to a point where we need to review the concept of a conference center and that doing so would be consistent with my economic competitive board matter from last August. Therefore, I move the board direct the county executive to review the previous studies and work with groups such as Visit Fairfax and the EDA to determine the feasibility of pursuing a conference center in Tyson's and to report his findings at a board economic initiatives committee meeting prior to the end of the year.

[01:09:28] And I will just say that this is not approving this. This is asking that we review the studies that have been done, look at the viability, and come back and have a discussion about this. Second. That's seconded by Supervisor Bierman and Palczyk. Discussion on the motion?

[01:09:43] Very briefly, because we're not going to adjudicate this here clearly. There have been studies that have been done. We've talked about this for a long time. There are things happening in Tyson's where now is the time to make sure that we all can reaffirm the findings of this study and begin looking towards models that might produce a conference center in the Tysons area as it has matured.

[01:10:06] And, again, this has been envisioned for a long time. I think it's time to revisit this, and I appreciate my colleagues' support for that conversation. Mr. Professor Peltrick. Thank you, Madam Vice Chair. Thank you very much to the Chairman for this board matter. I very much support this and support the look at the two studies that have been done.

[01:10:25] I would also just request, recommend that as the county executive goes back to visit Fairfax and the EDA, knowing that this will require support and incentives, public-private partnerships, that we look at potential state partnerships as well as local, knowing that this is the economic engine of the state and a priority for all of Virginia.

[01:10:48] Thank you. Supervisor Alcoyne? Thank you. Just want to thank the chairman for bringing this board matter forward. This is, I think, very much an appropriate time to take a hard look at this and see where there might be an opportunity. Thank you.

[01:11:04] Seeing no further discussion, all those in favor of the motion, please say aye. Aye. Anyone opposed? Any abstentions? That motion carries. Thank you very much. My next board matter is protecting the Potomac River in Fairfax County during drought. Almost continuously since June of 2024, northern Virginia has experienced drought conditions.

[01:11:23] Recent spring rains moved Fairfax County from a severe drought to moderate drought condition, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. However, Potomac River flows remain near record-level lows, and the Climate Prediction Center shows drought persisting through this summer.

[01:11:40] Fairfax Water and Fairfax County rely on the Potomac River as a critical component of our regional water supply. Because we share this vital resource with Maryland and the District of Columbia, regional water utilities have worked cooperatively for more than 40 years to coordinate operations and invest in water supply planning.

[01:11:58] Our existing drought response plan, developed collaboratively in partnership with COG, contains technical risk measures specific to the unique characteristics of the Potomac River. The Metropolitan Washington COG Plan recognizes the multi-state users and upstream reservoirs utilized in the Potomac River system.

[01:12:17] However, the Virginia Drought Monitoring Task Force assessments rely solely on drought indicators within Virginia, excluding conditions in more than 60 percent of the Potomac River watershed and 100 percent of the upstream Potomac River storage outside of the Commonwealth.

[01:12:36] Northern Virginia localities have invested millions to ensure the resiliency of the Potomac River system, and we have a strong multi-jurisdictional drought response plan already in place. Therefore, I move the board send the attached letter to Governor Spanberger informing her that we support Fairfax Water's request for the Potomac River to be excluded from any statewide drought declarations to avoid unnecessary hardship for millions of Northern Virginia residents and businesses.

[01:13:06] I'll second that motion. Any discussion on the motion? First, Mr. Chairman? No, I think it's self-explanatory. I do appreciate we had a little bit of a conversation about this when we met with Fairfax Water. For those who serve on COG, I know they're quite familiar with the plans that are in place, and the timing of this letter seems to be important as we look towards what could be a particularly dry summer and being prepared.

[01:13:31] So I thank my colleagues for their support. Supervisor Harrity? I don't know. I was trying to second it, but you missed that. I'm sorry. I'm happy I brought this up at the meeting, and I'm glad we're doing this because it's going to be important for both our residents and businesses. Sorry, I misunderstood. Unfortunately, it looks like hopefully this week will help.

[01:13:50] Yes, hopefully. Okay, seeing no further discussion, all those in favor of the motion, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Any abstentions? That motion carries. Mr. Chairman. Finally, I just have one announcement. I just want to celebrate and recognize Channel 16.

[01:14:06] because Channel 16, of course, always serves our community well. We see them out in the community everywhere. But our Fairfax County Government Channel 16 won an Emmy from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter Capital Emmys recently.

[01:14:26] And the Emmy, of course, is the gold standard in the television profession across all media platforms and speaks volumes about the work of so many dedicated people who bring county government and things that are going on in the county directly into people's homes.

[01:14:41] It's a tough job, and it is great to have them recognized with celebrating yet another Emmy Award. We're going to need extra shelves for all these Emmys that Channel 16 gets, but we're very proud. This year's winning program, and I'm not going to pronounce it properly, so I'm just going to say Fertilizer with a Purpose, was produced by Maria Rosa Lucini and Ale Al-Tawil and Van Pour on camera and Caleb Karges with engineering.

[01:15:14] And the program is hosted by Kristen Buckner in the Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services. And I just want to make sure that, you know, we congratulate all of them on that success and take a moment to do that. And then lastly, I do have a board matter that we always move without objection, which is to approve the proclamation requests that are listed in this document.

[01:15:39] And I will briefly mention them. A resolution jointly with Supervisor Palczyk to recognize Marlene Blum for her years of service on the Health Care Advisory Board.

[01:15:50] One jointly with Supervisor Palchek to recognize Fatherhood Awareness Month, a resolution to recognize the Virginia Morticians Association 98th Annual Convention in Fairfax County, which I attended on June 18th, a proclamation to recognize National Health Centers Week, August 2nd through the 8th, National Preparedness Month in September, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September, and finally a proclamation jointly with Supervisor Palchek and Supervisor Menes to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month in September.

[01:16:20] September, let's see, Hispanic Heritage Month, it says in September 15th to October 15th, but I think it's from September 15th to October 15th, and I would move that without objection. Without objection, it's so ordered.

[01:16:36] Thank you very much, and that is the end of my board matters. Next up is Vice Chair Smith. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I have a motion for concurrent processing. Enterprise RAC Company of Maryland LLC, the applicant, has filed a special exception on property identified among Fairfax County tax map records as 44-2 double circle 14 and known as 13940 Willard Road.

[01:17:03] The applicant is currently processing an application identified as SE-2026-6-SU-00011 that seeks to establish a vehicle rental facility within an existing industrial building on the property.

[01:17:20] The proposal will consolidate enterprises' operations at a number of nearby facilities to a single location resulting in greater efficiency for its customers. The pending application is scheduled for a Planning Commission public hearing on September 16, 2026. The applicant is interested in concurrently processing the required site plan so that it may proceed as expeditiously as possible with establishing its use.

[01:17:42] Therefore, I move that the Board of Supervisors direct the Director of Land Development Services to accept for concurrent and simultaneous processing any and all site plans filed by Enterprise RAC Company of Maryland, LLC, associated with this SE application.

[01:17:57] The applicant is aware that this motion should not be considered as a favorable recommendation by the Board on the proposed application and does not relieve the applicant from compliance with the provisions of all applicable ordinances, regulations, and or adopted standards, nor does it prejudice in any way the Board's consideration of the spending applications.

[01:18:15] And the Chairman will second that, along with Supervisor Palczyk. Discussion on the motion? Seeing and hearing none, all those in favor, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Any abstentions? That motion carries. Supervisor Smith. I'm done, thank you. Thank you, Supervisor Smith.

[01:18:31] Supervisor Sizemore Heiser. I don't have a formal board matter, but I just wanted to announce that the Braddock Night Summer Concert Series kicks off this weekend. And the first night, Friday night, is the Kings Park Band, which is one of a handful of community bands that are left in the country. So I just wanted to mention that for Friday night at Lake Akatink and Saturday at Audrey Moore for the Children's Series.

[01:18:53] Thank you very much. And next up is Supervisor Beerman. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Like Kathy, I have a very, very exciting one, which is also a concurrent processing. This is concurrent processing for Seekus Homes Limited, RZ-2025-DR-00021.

[01:19:12] Seekus Homes Limited has filed a rezoning application on property identified as Fairfax County Tax Map Parcel 19-3, double circles, 119. The property is currently zoned R1 and is developed with the Wolf Trap Nursery. The application seeks to rezone the 6.58-acre property to the PDH-2 district to permit the development of 13 single-family dwellings.

[01:19:37] The applicant has worked collaboratively with county staff, the community, and my office on improvements to the development plan and is scheduled for a Planning Commission public hearing on September 30, 2026. In order to proceed with construction as expeditiously as possible, the applicant is requesting concurrent processing of the site plan.

[01:19:56] Therefore, Mr. Chairman, I move that the Board of Supervisors direct land development services to accept for concurrent and simultaneous processing any and all plans filed by SECAS Homes Limited associated with RZ-2025-DR-00021. The authorization of concurrent processing in no way relieves the applicant from the requirement to comply with applicable ordinances, regulations, or adopted standards. In addition, the authorization should not be construed as a favorable recommendation on the application by the board, nor does it prejudice staff's review.

[01:20:30] The chairman will second that, along with Supervisor Palchik. Discussion on the motion? Seeing and hearing none. All those in favor, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Any abstentions? That motion carries. Supervisor Beerman. One other thing. This Saturday from 12 to 5 at Arts Herndon in Herndon is the third annual Herndon Pride. When Congressman Walkinshaw went to Congress, I ended up taking his place on the COG board. So I will actually be at the COG retreat. But Congressman Walkinshaw is taking my place in Herndon. So I feel like Herndon got the better deal. But I hope

[01:21:07] that everyone can make it out to Herndon Pride on Saturday. I'll try to make it back for the end, but it should be a really fun time. Thank you. Thank you, Supervisor Behrman. And next up is Supervisor Lusk. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Frank Begovich, the vice chair of the Fairfax County Water Authority has submitted his resignation effective for July 31st, 2026. Mr. Begovich has served the Water Authority with distinction as the Franconia District, formerly Lee District, representative since September of 2004. That's almost 22 years of devoted service to maintaining

[01:21:43] excellent water quality for Fairfax County customers. You may recall that the Fairfax County Water Authority's annual water quality report released earlier this month indicated that once Once again, our tap water continues to meet or exceed all drinking water regulations as set by the EPA and the Virginia Department of Health.

[01:22:03] To his steadfast leadership and passion for service to his community as Vice Chairman of the Fairfax County Water Authority Board, Frank Begovich is more than worthy of recognition for his contributions. Therefore, Mr. Chairman, I move the Board of Supervisors direct the Office of Public affairs to prepare a proclamation to recognize frank begovich for his many years of service the fairfax county war authority to be presented either within or outside the boardroom and the chairman will second that motion um i appreciate you bringing this forward frank has has served as your board matter says says for a long time uh with distinction so proud we get a chance to uh

[01:22:42] honor him thank you sir uh with that all those in favor of the motion please say aye aye any opposed Any abstentions? That motion carries. Supervisor Lusk. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Bush Hill Elementary School, located in the Front Canyon District, has participated in the Special Olympics programming since 2017, bringing together students with and without disabilities through open sports, teamwork, and shared experiences.

[01:23:10] Bush Hill Elementary has been honored twice with the distinction as a Special Olympics Unified Champion School, a very prestigious honor, which our community is so proud to acknowledge. This year, Bush Hill was selected as one of only three schools in the nation to receive an in-person celebration, recognizing both its ESPN Honor Roll designation and its second National Unified Champion School banner.

[01:23:38] Therefore, Mr. Chairman, I move the Board of Supervisors direct the Office of Public Affairs to prepare a proclamation to recognize Bush Hill Elementary for its recent honors and achievement to be presented either within or outside the boardroom. And the chair will second that motion.

[01:23:54] Discussion on the motion? Seeing and hearing none. All those in favor, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Any abstention of that motion carries? Supervisor Lusk. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. This one's a little longer, but I think you'll see why. Mr. Chairman, on July 11, 2026, Franconia District resident Carl Sell will turn 90 years old.

[01:24:17] Mr. Sell's public service began in the early 1960s as a youth baseball coach and advocate for increased opportunities and facilities for the youth of the district. In 1971, Sell was named the lead district representative to the Fairfax County Park Authority Board and served as its chairman in 1974 and 1975.

[01:24:40] During his tenure, Fairfax County experienced phenomenal growth in parkland acreage and in facilities. The first recreation center opened at Wakefield, followed by lead district, now Franconia Recreation Center. Huntley Meadows Park, the crown jewel, I believe, of Fairfax County's inventory, at least in Carl Sell's mind, was acquired from the federal government at no cost in 1975.

[01:25:12] The acquisition was a result of the continued efforts of Carl Sell and the park staff with considerable efforts from former Supervisor Joe Alexander and Senator Harry F. Byrd of Virginia. In 1975, Carl Sell was appointed the lead district representative to the Fairfax County Planning Commission.

[01:25:31] One of his first actions was to establish a district advisory committee, an ad hoc citizens group that continues to advise the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors on local planning and zoning issues. Major accomplishments during that period was the planning and rezoning of a former gravel pit known today as the Kingstown Community.

[01:25:54] After retiring, Carl Sell began a new career as a community organizer, serving first as a member and then as president of the Rose Hill Civic Association. He has held that role since the late 1990s.

[01:26:12] Carl has also provided countless volunteer hours at the Frank County Museum, located in the Frank County Governmental Center, and continues volunteering to this day. Carl Sell has been an amazing volunteer for close to 60 years in Franconia District. He has made many outstanding contributions resulting in the preservation of our district's history, expansion of our parks, and development of our neighborhoods.

[01:26:36] Because of Carl's servant leadership, his work will continue to positively impact our residents for decades to come. With that said, Mr. Chairman, I would like to move without objection that the Board of Supervisors direct the Office of Public Affairs to prepare a proclamation honoring Carl Sells' contributions to the Frank County District and Fairfax County to be presented either within or outside the boardroom.

[01:27:00] And without objection, that is so ordered. Carl is a legend, and, you know, he also professionally worked for a lot of years supporting George Mason University and their athletics programs. I know when I see the sign in honor of Carl at Franconia District Park all the time, it's just a tiny piece of the things that Carl has touched over a lifetime, literal lifetime, a service to the residents of Fairfax County.

[01:27:29] And so I look forward to joining you and formally honoring him and appreciate you bringing this forward. No problem. And Supervisor Lusk. That concludes my matters, and thank you again, Mr. Chairman. Thank you. Next up is Supervisor Alcorn. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

[01:27:44] No board matters, but I do have three quick announcements. First of all, this afternoon we have a public hearing scheduled in the Hunter Mill District for Pulte Home Company. There's an affidavit problem, so that public hearing is going to need to be deferred. And I guess we'll mention this again right before we go into closed session.

[01:28:04] But for anybody that's watching, I wanted to make sure they heard that that is going to be deferred. Also, I want to pass along some good news. Fairway Drive is a street in Reston that has been the subject of neighborhood balloting for traffic calming.

[01:28:23] And enough ballots were submitted, and this past week that did pass in terms of the traffic calming measures. That's been an area of a lot of activity for that immediate community and some real safety concerns. We're going to be coming to the board in a couple of months, the end of August.

[01:28:44] And perhaps with Supervisor Behrman, I know you're looking at ways to speed up various things. This might be another piece, you know, where things might speed up a little bit. But I mainly just wanted to let folks know this is good news. We're going to speed it up to slow people down.

[01:29:00] That's it. That's what we need. Exactly. Thank you, Jimmy. Hurry up and go slower. Hurry up and go slower. Exactly. And then finally, Mr. Chairman, I thank you during the announcements earlier today, cautioning folks to be careful with the e-bikes. Over the weekend on Saturday, I was coming down Whealy Avenue, which is four-lane right before Isaac Newton Square, and I saw a group of young people in the middle of the street, and one of the kids said they were all on e-bikes,

[01:29:33] But one of them had flipped over the median, the raised median, and was sprawled out in the left-turn lane there by Isaac Newton Square. So the traffic stopped, and our fire and rescue showed up. He was injured, but it didn't look like, you know, too seriously.

[01:29:51] But, you know, I have to say, I think it's only a matter of time before we start seeing serious injuries and worse, you know, with those. And I do know, and I really appreciate OPA putting out last month some education materials on that.

[01:30:08] And, you know, there are different classes of bikes, you know, of e-bikes. But it's really picked up speed, I think, recently. And, you know, there's, right, and there's been some stuff I know on Gallows Road. I believe in the Providence District.

[01:30:25] But anyway, I just wanted to bring that. I think we're all seeing this and anything that we can do, I think, to help get ahead of it would be, I think, a good thing. So anyway. Yeah, thank you. Thank you for mentioning that. And I mentioned it on purpose because we've been seeing some of the things that have been happening.

[01:30:44] But I also had a chance to talk to some of our officers, and many of them have told me that when they see young people in e-bikes, they will often stop and talk to them just to remind them they're not doing anything wrong. They're allowed to do certain things within law, depending on what level bike they have, but just reminders about helmet requirements and traveling, how you carefully travel on sidewalks versus when you get on the road.

[01:31:11] And so I know our officers at the ground level are doing a great job trying to introduce themselves and spark conversations. It seems to be particularly popular among our young middle and high school kids in particular has really taken off.

[01:31:27] And in a lot of ways, they provide a great opportunity for kids to get to and from school and work and other activities. But doing it safely becomes really important. And so I know we'll continue our outreach efforts and do appreciate the work that our police department is already doing on that front.

[01:31:45] So thank you for mentioning it. Supervisor Smith. Just on that, my supervisor, I'll coin an email. Kerry Delaney, Delegate Kerry Delaney, is creating a work group on e-bikes. Yeah, Mr. Chairman. Yeah, just to polish up on this, that task force, that state task force, I am looking forward to that to see if there might be some updates to state laws or guidelines relating to it.

[01:32:10] But it is something we're seeing. It's complicated, too, because a lot of our paths and trails are private, you know, their association or other, you know, privately owned and managed. So it's not just a question of the VDOT, you know, on VDOT right away.

[01:32:27] But thank you very much. Let's keep trying to get the word out there and make sure that we avoid those bad outcomes. So thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you. Supervisor Palcic. I just want to add, as an e-bike rider and not a young one, I guess, is that I appreciate that the police are doing that outreach.

[01:32:47] You know, constituents that come to me, I direct to their appropriate station because each station has its outreach person. I would say I know our staff and libraries, everyone's on board with doing training around bikes and making it safer.

[01:33:03] And some of us who live in the more urban areas, that is how kids are getting around. So I just want to make sure as we do that education and that training that it's proactive in all ways and making it safer where there maybe is not safe infrastructure to do this as we continue to push for more, but also making sure there's support for the police Department and others who are doing some of that outreach to be able to do more. It does seem to be a priority right now. Road Shark has worked really well. Maybe Bike Shark is the next one. So thanks for bringing that up. Thank you. And just to wrap that up, you know, we want to strike a balance here

[01:33:39] because there are a lot of good things that come out of these, especially for our young people that otherwise don't have transportation. And it can be an affordable, environmentally sensitive way for many of our kids to get around, to jobs, to school, to after school activities. And so I think we definitely want to emphasize the side of safety reminders. We don't want anyone getting hurt. And for our drivers on the road, I think it's another one of those strong sharing the road messages. Because many times, these e-bikes are on the very edge of the road if there's not a sidewalk. Sometimes they're in bike lanes. But at times, many of them

[01:34:18] are on our streets with cars, and I think we all just need to practice patience and respect and respect for the law and do everything we can to share messages of safety as we navigate some of the rules around these, because they've come in almost out of nowhere in some ways, and they're here, and they can bring positive things if they're handled properly and within the law. So to be continued. All right. Thank you, Supervisor Alcorn. Supervisor Jimenez.

[01:34:50] Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I just have one quick announcement. No board matters. Mason District Summer Concert Series returns this season, this Friday, actually, with eight free concerts, June 26th through August 24th, all held at Mason District Park at 730. We are really excited. We have a lot of great bands. So come on out, bring friends, and look forward to see you there. Thank you. Thank you, Supervisor Jimenez. Supervisor Stork. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

[01:35:21] And just on the point made earlier, we do have today as a public hearing our consideration of an item to require 15-year-olds to wear helmets, which I think is, again, heading us in the right direction, but it doesn't really automatically address, I think, some of the major issues that we have there. But it is a step of improvement, if you will, or precaution, if nothing else.

[01:35:44] I will also be deferring the Lorton Corps Study public hearing today. It will be deferred later. I'll announce that before we go into a closed session. And then I have two other announcements. The Friends of Little Hunting Creek, Nature Forward, and Defensoras de la Quinta, which I did.

[01:36:02] Oh, thank you. Have been planning a watershed bus tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the county's adoption of the Little Hunting Creek Watershed Management Plan. They are having this tour on Saturday, and if you would like to attend, you just go to Mount Vernon Woods Park, and we'll be starting around 9.30, 9.45, and there'll be a bus tour to really get to see the whole Little Hunting Creek watershed.

[01:36:27] So it's a great opportunity. And the last item announcement was Rebecca Madre, Director, DEI, puts together every month a kind of a labor market report, And the labor market for Fairfax County remains very strong.

[01:36:44] Our unemployment rate dipped to 3.2%, which is below the national rate. Our federal workforce disruption is still a growing concern. I don't know if we know clearly how that's going to fully evolve, but we know there's been an increase in unemployment filings claims over the last year.

[01:37:01] Inflation is rising locally and nationally, which is of great concern. This war of choice is a key part of that, as well as the taxes that the federal government is imposing on trade. And sales tax revenues for us are up, and the real estate market is cooling slightly, which probably is a good thing because we know our housing prices are one of our biggest challenges.

[01:37:21] So lots of good things. Our population continues to increase. Our GDP in our area continues to grow, although Virginia overall is having challenges with its GDP. But just wanted to kind of bring you all up to date on some of those key economic indicators. Thank you. Thank you, Supervisors.

[01:37:38] Supervisor Palcic. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I have one joint board matter with Vice Chair Smith. Members of the board, glue traps are a common method of pest control used in homes, businesses, and schools. However, while an effective option, they mobilize animals by adhering them to a sticky surface, often resulting in prolonged suffering, dehydration, starvation, injury, and exposure before death.

[01:38:04] In addition to rodents, glue traps frequently capture non-target animals, including birds, reptiles, and other wildlife. Many jurisdictions and organizations have explored alternatives to glue traps that are more humane and effective in addressing pest concerns while minimizing unnecessary suffering.

[01:38:23] Adopting more humane pest control practices presents a simple opportunity for individuals to reduce unintended harm to animals and support healthy ecosystems. Therefore, I move that staff engage with relevant stakeholders and provide recommendations in the form of a memo to the board regarding potential policy, communication, and education options available to the county and our residents to reduce the use of glue traps.

[01:38:48] And let's do without objection, seeing none that is so ordered, Supervisor Palczyk. Yeah, first of all, I really want to thank our Animal Service Advisory Board who have been working on this with our Director of Animal Services. and in coordination with Tom Arnold as well to look at the ways to help reduce this.

[01:39:09] Number one, I say will be education. I know we don't want to share all of our personal stories with this, but I know that having moved into a very old house, this was an issue that we had to address fairly quickly, and I had no education on glue traps and their impact.

[01:39:27] So I think just even starting with the education, So, please, PISA is very helpful, as well as working with our county agencies to see what they are doing and able to do. All right. Thank you very much. And was that all, Supervisor Project?

[01:39:43] That is all, Mr. Chairman. Supervisor Herity. No formal board matters, Mr. Chairman, but I will note that the weather forecast shows it will be 80 degrees and sunny at 7 p.m. tomorrow at Burke Lake Park for the road ducks and the opening of the summer concert series.

[01:40:00] Thank you. You heard it here. All right. With that, we're going to move on to our administrative items. There's only three. Let me ask Supervisor Smith if you have a motion to approve admin items one through three.

[01:40:16] I move approval of admin items one through three. And the chair will second that. Let me ask if any board members have items they'd like to be pulled for discussion or a separate vote. Seeing and hearing none, all those in favor of Admin Items 1 through 3, please say aye. Aye.

[01:40:31] Any opposed? Any abstentions? That motion carries. Action Items, we also have three. Action Item 1 is Annual Adoption of the Board's Policy Governing Remote Participation of Board Members in Public Meetings, and I will turn to Vice Chair Smith for a motion.

[01:40:47] I move that the Board readopt its existing policy for remote participation in meetings. Second. You've heard the motion. It's been multiply seconded. Any discussion on the motion? Seeing and hearing none. All those in favor, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Any abstentions?

[01:41:03] That motion carries. Action item two is approval of the fall 2026 bond referenda for parks and park facilities and community health and human services facilities. And I'm going to turn the gavel over to Vice Chairman Smith, and I will move approval of the county executive's recommendation.

[01:41:20] Supervisor Palczyk, second the motion. Any discussion on the motion? Seeing and hearing none. those in favor please say aye aye any opposed any abstentions that motion carries thank you supervisor smith and similarly action three is approval of resolution authorized the extension of time to issue general obligation bonds for public safety facilities i again will hand the gavel to vice chairman smith and i move the county executive's recommendation supervisor palchek second that any discussion on the motion seeing and hearing none all those in in favor, please say aye. Aye. Any abstentions? Anyone more voting? No? I forgot that. That motion

[01:41:58] carries. Thank you. Thank you. The always reliable vice chairman's man. Says we're paying attention. All right. We do have one information item. And just as a reminder, the board does not vote on information items, but this is an update to the Tyson's public facilities cash contribution amount.

[01:42:20] the Providence and 100 mill districts and does anyone have any questions or comments seeing and hearing none I will just thank staff for all their work on this information item and appreciate the update with that that ends our county executive items we do have a hefty closed session but before I ask the county attorney how long we're gonna need and before I turn for a motion for closed session. Again, let's do formal announcements of intents to defer applications and public hearings this afternoon. Supervisor Alcorn. Thank you,

[01:42:57] Mr. Chairman. We do have scheduled this afternoon at 3:30 a public hearing in the Hunter Mill District for RZ 2022-HM-00003 Pulte Home Company LLC. Because of an affidavit problem, that public hearing is going to be deferred deferred and at that period of time I'll have a date and time for that one. So thank you. So if anyone is, I know the clerk reaches out, but if anyone is watching and wishes to testify on these deferrals, we will be having new set dates this afternoon when we make our formal motions, but want to make sure nobody makes the trouble to come here for a case that then they

[01:43:35] learn is going to be deferred. Other deferrals, Supervisor Stork. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The four o'clock public hearing on proposed plan amendment uh 2021-iv-lp1 the lorton core study and the lp2 lorton south route 1 community planning sector and suburban center of the lower potomac planning district will be deferred to july um 14th at four o'clock at four o'clock all right and we'll make that formal motion but again if anyone's wishing to testify on that

[01:44:13] matter, please do everything we can to get them the word that that's going to be deferred. With that, I am going to turn to Supervisor Smith for a motion for closed session. Mr. Chairman, I move that the Board of Supervisors recess and go into closed session for discussion and consideration of matters enumerated in Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711 and listed in the attached agenda for this meeting, and in addition, one, as permitted by Virginia Code Section 2.2-37117 and 8, legal briefings and analysis regarding the following, Maryland

[01:44:51] v. D.C. Water, which was pending in the Montgomery County, Maryland Circuit Court, and United States v. D.C. Water et al., case number 1, colon 26-CV-01346 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, as well as related legal agreements.

[01:45:10] Kathleen Stanley McCaffery v. Fairfax County, case number 1, 23-CV-96 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. And Coresight, LLC, et al. v. Fairfax County, Virginia Court of Appeals, record number 0510-25-4.

[01:45:31] Number two, as permitted by Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711A8, legal analysis regarding the following, House Bill 14 and Senate Bill 219 from the regular 2026 General Assembly Session, Digital Gateway Opinion from the Virginia Court of Appeals, County Solid Waste Management, and U.S. Office of Management and Budget Proposed Rule Revising the Uniform Guidance at 2 CFR Part 200.

[01:46:00] And number three, as permitted by Virginia Code section 2.2-3711A3 and 29, potential acquisition of real property in the Springfield District for a public purpose where open discussion would adversely affect bargaining position or negotiating strategy.

[01:46:16] You've heard the motion. The chair will second the motion. Any discussion on the motion? Seeing and hearing none, all those in favor, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Any abstentions? That motion carries. Before we break, I understand we need, is it an hour and a half for closed session?

[01:46:33] Yes, sir. That's my estimate. An hour and a half. So we will report back. We'll take a recess and report back to closed session promptly at 2 p.m. 2 p.m. Our public hearings begin at 3 p.m. And with that, the board will recess.

[01:46:50] The board is coming out of closed session, and first order of business is to recognize

[02:20:22] Supervisor Smith for a motion. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that the Board of Supervisors certify that, to the best of each member's knowledge, only public business matters lawfully exempted from the open meeting requirements by virtue of Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711, and only such public business matters as were identified in the motion by which closed session was convened, were heard discussed or considered by the Board of Supervisors during the closed session.

[02:20:45] Heard the motion. It's been seconded by Supervisor Palczyk. Discussion on the motion? Seeing and hearing none. All those in favor, please say aye. Any opposed? Any abstentions? That motion carries. We do have a number of motions coming out of closed session. I'm going to start, and I'm going to hand the gavel to Supervisor Smith for a moment, and move the following, that the Board of Supervisors authorize the county attorney to file motions to intervene in all pending litigation related to the discharge of wastewater from the Potomac Interceptor earlier this year.

[02:21:18] I'll second that motion. Any discussion on the motion? Seeing and hearing none. All those in favor, please say aye. Any opposed? Any abstentions? That motion carries, Mr. Chairman. Thank you, Vice Chairman Smith. I know we have a number of other motions coming out of closed session. Let me start by recognizing—you have a motion?

[02:21:38] Okay. Supervisor Jimenez. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that the Board of Supervisors authorize the filing of comments on the county's behalf regarding the U.S. Office of Management and Budgets proposed rule revising the Uniform Guidance Head 2, CFR Part 200, If county staff, in coordination with the county attorney, determine that such a filing is in the county's best interest.

[02:22:02] And the chair will second that, along with Supervisor Lusk. Any discussion on the motion? Seeing and hearing none. All those in favor of the motion, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Any abstentions? Parity abstains. Parity abstains. And so that vote is 9 to 0 to 1.

[02:22:21] All right. And that motion passes. Other motions coming out of closed session. Supervisor Sizemore Heiser. Thank you. I move that the Board of Supervisors enter into a purchase and sale agreement to acquire a certain real property for a public purpose located in the Springfield District, consistent with the terms discussed by the Board in closed section on June 23rd, 2026.

[02:22:42] Second. You've heard the motion. It's been seconded by Supervisor Smith. Discussion on the motion? Discussion on the motion, Supervisor Herity. As I stated in closed session, I'm not going to be supporting this motion. The property is located in the Springfield District. I had a briefing back in October and asked some questions, never heard back.

[02:23:02] Found out Monday at 4.30 it was going to be added to this closed session with a few details. It was added to the closed session Monday at 4.46. Sounds a lot like redistricting to me, but I don't think this is the best use of taxpayer money based on the limited bit that I got in closed session, so I will not be supporting it.

[02:23:26] Thank you, Supervisor Herity. Any further discussion? Supervisor Sizemore Heiser. Yeah, I just wanted to share a little bit as Chair of Housing why I think this is such an important motion. I think this is going to be something that's really good for the county in multiple ways for the use of a property that fits with our vision and long-term of our county and the stated goal that we and many people in our county have around housing.

[02:23:49] So I'm very supportive of this. Thank you very much. If further discussion, Supervisor Stork. Mr. Chairman, I saw in our closed session agenda items on Thursday this listed. So I've had this information at least since Thursday.

[02:24:06] Maybe not complete information, but I've had general information, and I could have asked more questions if I so chose. But when I saw it on the closed item agenda on Thursday, you know, I'm going to ask some questions about it. So I think that's available for everybody to do. Mr. Chairman?

[02:24:21] Supervisor Harry. I need to correct that. The Thursday agenda did not have the Springfield District item. on it. I credit it. Go back. Okay. I will do that. I credit it at the time. That's why I know I had it on it. Okay. Mine did not. Well, we just had a robust conversation about it in closed session, and if there's no further discussion, all those in favor of the motion, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Any abstentions? And that motion carries, and with that, we are going to move on to public hearings. We now are going to move on to our afternoon public hearings, and just as a reminder,

[02:24:59] Individuals wishing to provide testimony have a number of options. They can testify here in person or they can provide testimony by phone or by YouTube video. At the designated point in the public hearing, I'll call for any speakers from the speakers list and they will either come forward or their video will be shown or they will be connected by telephone.

[02:25:16] There will then be an opportunity for anyone else who would like to speak to the matter to come down to the podium or to call in at 703-324-1020. Speakers testifying via video must have signed up and submitted their video no later than 9 a.m. on the day prior to the hearing.

[02:25:32] For public hearing testimony, you're given three minutes to speak as an individual. If you're a spokesperson for a group, you are given five minutes. And with that being said, our first public hearing of the afternoon is a public hearing on PCA-2003-HM-046-05 Woodland Park Crossing Retail LLC in the Hunter Mill District, and could the applicant please reaffirm the affidavit?

[02:25:59] Good afternoon, Mr. Chairman and members of the board. I'm Zach Fountain, a land use planner with Walsh Colucci. On behalf of Woodland Park Crossing Retail, LLC, I reaffirmed the affidavit dated April 28, 2026. Thank you. Thank you very much. Are there any disclosures from board members?

[02:26:16] Disclosures from board members. Seeing and hearing none, I will now recognize staff for a staff presentation. Good afternoon, Mr. Chairman and members of the board. I'm Karen Yee with the Department of Planning and Development. The subject property is a 6.46-acre parcel located in the Woodland Park East area of the Woodland Park Crossing Shopping Center.

[02:26:36] The site is zoned at PDC. The site is presently developed with a Woodland Shopping Center, which consists of the Harris Teeter grocery store, multifamily, retail, office buildings, and two parking structures. The applicant is requesting to amend the previously approved proffers and development plan to add the additional principal and secondary uses shown on the screen above and to increase the total gross floor area of secondary uses from 10% to 75% consistent with what the zoning ordinance currently permits.

[02:27:07] There are no site modifications or additions proposed, and the floor area ratio will remain at 0.51. That concludes staff presentation. Thank you. Thank you very much. At this time, we welcome an applicant's presentation. Again, Zach Fountain, land use planner with Walsh Colucci.

[02:27:29] And since I did not have the opportunity to make a presentation at the Planning Commission to save some time for that evening, I did want to make a presentation today. So I am here on behalf of the property owner, Woodland Park Crossing Retail, LLC, also known as Willard Retail.

[02:27:45] And joining me this afternoon is Michael Magnarelli with Willard Retail. Briefly, Willard Retail is a real estate investment development and property management firm that owns and manages commercial. centers throughout the DMV. Let's see, there we go. One year ago, Willard Retail acquired the ground floor and second-story commercial uses at the commercial center known as Woodland Park Crossing, which is outlined in red. A Woodland Park Crossing was constructed nearly 20 years ago, and today is occupied with a grocery store, restaurants, personal service establishments,

[02:28:17] and office uses that serve the local community. In 2004, a series of rezoning and PCA applications rezoned approximately 47 acres to the PDC district to permit an office development with commercial uses and one residential building.

[02:28:34] Since then, a series of rezoning and PCA applications have been approved to permit the establishment of residential uses north of Woodland Park Crossing. In 2004, the original proffers included a list of permitted principal and secondary uses and limited the percent of secondary uses to 10% of the gross floor area.

[02:28:59] We are before you this afternoon to seek approval of five additional uses commonly found in commercial centers. And these include a veterinary hospital, pet grooming establishment, carryout restaurants, indoor recreational uses, and a craft beverage establishment.

[02:29:15] Willard Retail also seeks to increase the secondary use limitation from 10% to 75% to align with the current zoning ordinance provisions. These two requests afford Willard Retail the flexibility to attract new uses that will serve the residential community that has been established over the past 20 years.

[02:29:34] And finally, I am pleased to share the staff and the Hunter Mill Land Use Committee both recommended approval of the requested applications. And for these reasons, we respectfully request your recommendation of approval. And final note, because I did not say this at the Planning Commission, and I should have, Mr. Chairman, I would like to take a moment to thank Karen Yee and Mary Ann Tai for their thoughtful and diligent review of these applications.

[02:29:58] So thank you. I'm happy to answer any questions. Thank you very much. Are there any questions of staff or the applicant? Seeing and hearing none. This is a public hearing, and I do not have any speakers who have signed up in advance to testify on this matter. Is there anyone here present who would like to speak on this subject?

[02:30:16] This is a public hearing. Anyone who would like to testify? Seeing and hearing no one. Let me verify we have no callers. There are no callers. The applicant waives rebuttal. Closing comments and a recommendation from staff. On June 3, 2026, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the application.

[02:30:34] Staff concurs with a recommendation of approval. Thank you very much. If there are no questions of the board, I will now close the public hearing and recognize Supervisor Alcorn for a motion. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that the Board of Supervisors approve PCA 2003-HM-046-05, subject to the executed proffer, stated May 13, 2026.

[02:30:58] You've heard the motion. It's been multiply seconded by Supervisor Lusk and Palachuk. Discussion on the motion. Seeing and hearing none, all those in favor of the motion, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Any abstentions? That motion carries. Thank you. Next, we have a public hearing that I know is going to be deferred, but I will call it.

[02:31:17] It's a public hearing on RZ2022-HM-00003, Pulte Home Company, LLC, in the 100 Mill District. Supervisor Alcorn. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Due to an affidavit problem discovered late yesterday afternoon, I move to defer the public hearing for RZ 2022-HM-00003, Pulte Home Company, LLC, to a date certain of July 14, 2026, at 3.30 p.m.

[02:31:46] Second. You've heard the motion. It's been seconded by Supervisor Palczyk. Discussion on the motion? Seeing and hearing none. All those in favor of the motion, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Any abstentions? That motion carries.

[02:32:02] And that brings us to our next public hearing, which is a public hearing on SE 2025-DR-00027 Sweet Green DuPont LLC in the Drainville District. And could we please have the applicant reaffirm the affidavit?

[02:32:19] Thank you, Mr. Chairman, members of the board. My name is Sherry Akin, and I reaffirmed the affidavit dated April 21st, 2026. Thank you very much. Are there any disclosures from board members? Disclosures from board members. Seeing and hearing none, I will now recognize staff for a staff presentation.

[02:32:39] Hello, it's me again. Good afternoon, Mr. Chairman and members of the board. I'm Karen Yee with the Department of Planning and Development. The subject property is a 25,929-square-foot pad site located in the south corner of the Chester Brook Shopping Center. Both the subject site and the shopping center are zone C6.

[02:32:57] The subject property is presently developed with a 4,505-square-foot building that was previously used as a drive-through financial institution with a single teller window and a single drive-thru lane. The building is divided into two tenant spaces. Sweetgreen is currently operating a restaurant without a drive-thru by right in tenant space one.

[02:33:16] The applicant requests a special exception approval to permit a restaurant with a drive-thru in the existing building. The applicant intends to use this drive-thru lane, which will be called suite lane, and window for pickup orders only. No orders will be placed from the lane. There are no proposed site modifications or additions, nor any changes to the existing vehicle and pedestrian circulation.

[02:33:38] That concludes staff presentation. Thank you. Thank you very much. At this time, we'd recognize the applicant for a presentation. Thank you. I'm going to keep my remarks brief. Ms. Yee made a great presentation.

[02:33:55] Again, this has been an existing drive-thru since the '70s. It fits well within the center. Sweetgreen is already there, and allowing them to open up this existing drive-thru lane better serve its customers it is a unique use stacking will be limited and won't impact the shopping center and with that I'd like to thank Miss me for her assistance with this approval we are or with this application we are pleased to be here with approval or a recommendation of approval from the Planning Commission and I'd be happy to answer any questions thank you very much

[02:34:31] any questions of staff or the applicant seeing and hearing none this is a public hearing. I have no speakers signed up in advance to testify on this matter. Is there anyone here present who would like to speak on this subject? This is a public hearing. Anyone who wants to speak on this matter? Seeing and hearing no one. Let me verify we have no callers. There are no callers. The applicant waives rebuttal. Closing comments and a recommendation from staff. On May 13, 2026, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the application. Staff concurs with the recommendation of approval. Thank you very much. Any questions of the board? Seeing and hearing none, I will now close the public hearing and recognize Supervisor Bierman for a motion.

[02:35:11] Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I request that the applicant confirm for the record their agreement to the development conditions dated April 29, 2026. On behalf of the applicant, yes, we agree to the conditions dated April 29, 2026. Fantastic. Mr. Chairman, I move that the Board of Supervisors approve SE-2025-DR-00027, subject to the development conditions dated April 29, 2026. I also move that the Board of Supervisors approve the waivers and modifications listed on the cover of the staff report dated April 29, 2026. And Chair, we'll second that motion. Is

[02:35:49] there a discussion on the motion? Seeing, yes, discussion, Supervisor Beerman. I will simply say that this is proof that people are more likely to testify at a public hearing when they don't want something than when they do. I have heard from lots of people, including someone in my own House, that they are very much looking forward to the Sweet Lane at Sweet Green. And I've heard lots of great things about the upgrades to the Chesterbrook Shopping Center taking place under Federal Realty. It's a great place, and this will be a really great addition to it.

[02:36:21] I will say that someone in Chairman McKay's office, his chief of staff, was very happy when I approved a drive-thru for Taco Bell out in Herndon. He's also on vacation, so I can make that joke. But we are very happy about approving the drive-through for this sweet green. And thank you. Thank you very much. Supervisor Behrman, we'll all go experience the sweet lane. Please do.

[02:36:44] Please do. All those in favor of the motion, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Any abstentions? And that motion carries. Thank you. Thank you. And next up, we have a public hearing on AFR-2025-SP-00005.

[02:37:03] Armstrong Local Agricultural and Forestral District renewal in the Springfield District. And as soon as they are ready, we would welcome a county staff presentation.

[02:37:26] Thank you, Mr. Chairman. My name is Natalie DeGraff. I am joined by Kelly Atkinson from the Department of Planning and Development. This application requests the renewal of the Armstrong Local Agricultural and Forestral District for an eight-year term. The 40-acre property is located on Henderson Road in the Springfield District.

[02:37:45] The property is zoned residential conservation and is in the Water Supply Protection Overlay District. It is planned for low-density residential uses. Approximately 39 acres is used for forest conservation, while the remaining acre is used for residential use as the property owner's home.

[02:38:03] This site is in the Ryan's Dam Creek and Wolfron watersheds, contains perennial streams, and other environmentally sensitive features, such as EQC, RPA, and floodplain. A soil and water quality conservation plan was prepared by the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District.

[02:38:21] Critical recommendations include nutrient and pest management and erosion control. Other recommended items include record keeping. The area forester visited the property and found no substantial changes to the site since the last renewal. Continued conformance with the previous forest management plan is required.

[02:38:39] Recommendations include management of the deer population and invasive species, such as autumn, olive, and mile-a-minute, and continued combined use of herbicide and cutting to control invasives. The proposed district renewal satisfies all the applicable Group A criteria and three of the applicable criteria in Group B, and meets the minimum district acreage and other requirements of the code.

[02:39:02] Should it be renewed, it would be expected to meet all other ordinance provisions. I'd be happy to answer any questions. Thank you. Thank you very much. We will allow the applicant, if you'd like to make a presentation, you're not required to. But if you'd like to share anything with us at this time, you're welcome to.

[02:39:22] Good afternoon, Chairman and members of the board. I would like to just say, first of all, my name is Charlie Armstrong. And I'm happy that we're looking at the renewal of this agricultural forestal district today.

[02:39:40] This property's been in my family since 1957. My parents were in the military. This was a last move for them in the military. And our intention is to keep it in the family as long as possible. We've been good stewards of the property in terms of complying with all the requirements around the Agricultural Forest District, which-- this is now our fourth renewal.

[02:40:09] And so we've done our best to make sure that we're maintaining an adequate buffer between the road and the watershed, which is in alignment with the county plans. And I respectfully request your renewal of our district.

[02:40:28] Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Armstrong. Thank you for being here today, and thank you for that. Are there any questions of staff or the applicant? Seeing and hearing none, this is a public hearing. And I have no one signed up in advance to testify on this specific matter.

[02:40:44] Is there anyone here who wishes to speak on this subject? This is a public hearing. Anyone who wishes to testify? Seeing and hearing no one, let me verify we have no callers. There are no callers. The applicant weighs rebuttal. Closing comments and a recommendation from staff. The Agricultural and Forestry District Advisory Committee and the Planning Commission recommend approval of the renewal application subject to the proposed code provisions, and staff concurs with this recommendation.

[02:41:12] Thank you. Thank you. Last check. Any questions from members of the board? Seeing and hearing none, I will now close the public hearing and recognize Supervisor Herity for a motion. Yeah, just real quickly, and I'll do this up front. Thank you for being good stewards in renewing this. This is a benefit to the watershed and to our entire community.

[02:41:33] I'd request that the applicants state on the record their acceptance of the provisions contained in the proposed ordinance dated May 6, 2026. Supervisor Herity, I affirm that we will comply with the recommendations.

[02:41:51] Thank you. I move the Board of Supervisors adopt the district ordinance renewing the Armstrong Local Agricultural and Forestal District to be codified in Appendix F of the County Code as proposed in AFR-2025-SP-00005 pursuant to Chapter 44 of Title 15.2 of the Code of Virginia and Chapter 115 of the Fairfax County Code as set forth in the staff reported dated May 6, 2026.

[02:42:20] So moved. Chair, we'll second that along with Supervisor Smith. Discussion on the motion? Seeing and hearing none. All those in favor of the motion, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Any abstentions? That motion carries. Thank you. Our next case has been announced in intention to defer, but it is a public hearing on proposed plan amendment 2021-4-LP1 Lorton core study in the LP2 Lorton South Route 1 community planning sector and suburban center of the Lower Potomac Planning District in the Mount Vernon District. Supervisor Stork.

[02:42:59] Thank you, Mr. Chairman. We're still engaging with community input and conversations, and we'll have probably another meeting. With that, I move that the Board of Supervisors defer the public hearing for plan amendment PA 2021-IV-LP1 to a date certain of July 14, 2026 at 4 o'clock.

[02:43:21] You've heard the motion. It's been seconded by Supervisor Herity. Discussion on the motion? Seeing and hearing none, all those in favor, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Any abstentions? That motion carries. And that takes us to our next public hearing, which is a public hearing on the sale of 2.2 million gallons per day of Fairfax County's unused treatment capacity at the Alexandria Renew Treatment Plant in the City of Alexandria. And as soon as they are ready, we would welcome

[02:43:52] a county staff presentation. Good afternoon, Mr. Chairman and members of the board. My name is Bill Barrick, the Director of Wastewater Planning and Monitoring Division. The proposed wastewater capacity sales agreement will sell 2.2 million gallons per day MGD of Fairfax County's unused wastewater treatment capacity at the Alex Renew Treatment Plant to address the City of Alexandria's need for additional capacity due to growth. The City of Alexandria will make the following payments into the County's Integrated Sewer Fund. An initial payment of $19.921 million

[02:44:27] within 30 days at the effective date of the sales agreement. A final payment of $19.921 million no later than December 31, 2026. Following these transactions, the City's treatment capacity at The Alex Renewed Treatment Plant will increase from 21.6 MGD to 23.8.

[02:44:47] If you have any questions, I'd be happy to answer. Thank you very much. Are there any questions of staff? Supervisor Palczyk. Thank you. You may have said this, and I think we have the information, but could you just clarify that this will not impact our needed capacity, and could you tell us what the proceeds will be for the sale?

[02:45:09] So this will not impact our long-term capacity. We will have available capacity through 2050 and through the future, and taking the two payments together, if I can do higher math, it's $39.842 million we will be receiving for this.

[02:45:25] Okay. If there are no additional questions of staff, this is a public hearing, and I have nobody who signed up in advance to testify on this matter. Is there anyone here who would like to speak on this subject? This is a public hearing. Anyone who would like to testify? Seeing and hearing no one, let me verify we have no callers.

[02:45:44] There are no callers. No callers. Closing comments and a recommendation from staff. Staff recommend that the Board of Supervisors approve the wastewater capacity sales agreement with the City of Alexandria, Virginia, and authorize the County Executive to execute the agreement in Attachment 1. Thank you very much. Any questions from Board members?

[02:46:03] Seeing and hearing none, I will now close the public hearing and recognize Supervisor Palczyk for a motion. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that the Board of Supervisors approve the sale of 2.2 million gallons per day of Fairfax County's unused treatment capacity at the Alexandria Renewed Treatment Plant.

[02:46:20] the City of Alexandria, Virginia, in a form substantively similar to the agreement as set forth in Attachment 1 to this board item. You've heard the motion. I'm happy to second that, along with Supervisor Lusk. Discussion on the motion? Just want to thank you.

[02:46:36] Yes, Supervisor Palcic. I just want to thank staff for all the work on this. I think this is an excellent opportunity and in partnership with the City of Alexandria. All those in favor of the motion, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Any abstentions? That motion carries.

[02:46:51] Thank you. Next up, we have a public hearing on proposed plan amendment 2022-3-BR1 Centerville Area Planning Study in the Sully District, and as soon as they are ready, we recognize county staff for a staff presentation.

[02:47:14] Awesome. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Good evening, Mr. Chairman and members of the board. I'm Michael Burton with the Department of Planning and Development. Joining me this evening are Clara Johnson from Planning and Development and Kyle Kelly Mike Garcia from the Department of Transportation. We're here to present staff's recommendations for updating the comprehensive plan for the Centerville area. To begin, staff were directed to conduct a comprehensive review of the Centerville area plan and identify new plan priorities and opportunities for growth. Recognizing Centerville's character and diversity and

[02:47:50] emphasis was placed on strong community engagement. The study area is defined by the Centerville area planning geography, generally centered around the intersections of Route 28, Route 29, and Interstate 66. This map shows the general boundary of the area including the Centerville Suburban Center. Designated as a planned activity center, it constitutes the commercial heart of the community and a significant portion of the core planning area. Early community engagement began in fall of 2023 with the Centerville Planning Study Task Force convening in March of 2024. Consisting of community residents, the group met bi-weekly through December of 2025 and were important partners in the development

[02:48:29] plan recommendations. They provided meaningful insight, informing staff's analysis, and their work centered on issues related to improving the community's character, reconnecting neighborhoods separated by major arterials, improving walkability, bikeability, and expanding housing options to meet a diverse set of needs. Part of their work culminated into new guiding planning principles summarized here, ranging from creating more publicly accessible community spaces, improving multimodal and active transportation, and enhancing housing options. A steady milestone was reached in fall of 2024 when we invited community members to workshop ideas for Centerville's future.

[02:49:07] What emerged was a clearer sense of the types of developments participants envisioned and importantly where growth opportunities existed. Here, the town center concept and improving walkability and bikeability were cemented as key community goals. As a result, the identified opportunity areas were largely focused within existing commercial centers, areas central to the community represent the best strategic opportunity for future growth the land use scenario introduces greater flexibility for office and industrial properties while expanding residential opportunity developed in response to task force discussion and workshop feedback the scenario supports a broader mix of uses

[02:49:46] within core commercial areas while expanding planned retail potential to retain long-term commercial viability existing office and light industrial plan options would remain however new plan recommendations would allow portions of those uses to transition to residential as redevelopment occurs. If residential options are pursued, corresponding reductions in office and light industrial potential would occur. Transportation analysis found that the proposed land use scenario can generally be accommodated within the existing transportation network. There are several intersections would require operational improvements. Additional recommendations include removing three

[02:50:25] planned interchanges and encouraging a future metro rail or high-quality transit facility and Land Unit E subject to further study. Staff also recommends retaining the planned New Braddock Road extension for flexibility as a long-term transportation improvement but with a modified multimodal design. As noted, a key highlight of the proposed plan includes concentrating redevelopment within the Centerville Suburban Center. This creates opportunity to introduce new public spaces, accessible commercial amenities for residents that would prefer walking or biking, and a more diverse mix of housing types. The new plan and also emphasizes design and building form.

[02:51:03] New development is expected to take a more thoughtful design approach that prioritizes the pedestrian experience. Building design and public space elements are an important focus, and plan guidance encourages active public spaces that enhance the feeling of safety and pedestrian comfort. In addition, use and building flexibility are emphasized.

[02:51:21] Commercial property owners will have greater flexibility to respond to changing market demands and to help meet the county and community's long-term goals. New plan guidance encourages flexible building design that can adapt to change and support a wider range of uses over time. These core elements are meant to ensure Centerville's long-term growth and adaptability.

[02:51:39] Both structural and plan text modifications are recommended, including the addition of new area-wide plan guidance. Outside of the opportunity areas, several targeted updates are proposed, including revisions to a pre-existing plan option and new options to co-locate affordable housing on two county-owned sites.

[02:52:00] Both sites pictured here were identified by housing and community development and include the Centerville Regional Library and the Stone Road Park and Ride lot. Residential development potential for each site would be reallocated from neighboring opportunity areas and existing county operations would remain.

[02:52:16] Public engagement was a central component of the study and included extensive outreach through community meetings, surveys, stakeholder interviews, a workshop, and participation in local community events. Through partnerships with neighborhood and community services and community-based organizations, staff were able to engage diverse populations across the community, including Korean, Spanish, and youth-focused outreach efforts. These partnerships and engagement activities helped ensure the study was informed by a broad range of perspectives and community priorities. In summary, the proposed Centerville plan recommendations establishes a redevelopment framework focused on improving mobility and concentrating mixed-use development

[02:52:55] to create a town center. The plan introduces a more flexible, form-based planning approach that guides redevelopment through design expectations and limits on development intensity. To conclude, the amendment advances both the county and community's long-term vision by focusing redevelopment opportunity, expanding housing and commercial options, and modernizing the Centerville plan framework.

[02:53:17] This concludes the presentation. We're happy to answer any questions. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you very much for that presentation. Are there any questions of staff at this point, seeing or hearing any? So at this time, I would recognize the task force representative, who I know is here, Edmund Braff, who was the chair of the Centerville Comprehensive Plan Task Force.

[02:53:37] If you would like to share some thoughts with us, please do. Chairman McKay, Supervisor Smith, and the rest of the Board of Supervisors, on behalf of the task force, thank you for the opportunity to speak today regarding the Centerville Comprehensive Plan update.

[02:53:54] This plan lays out a framework for both the current and future development of Centerville. It is grounded in sound, guiding principles that recognize the importance of preserving and strengthening the community while planning responsibly for future growth.

[02:54:11] These principles provide a framework for evaluating future land use, transportation, redevelopment, and community investments, helping ensure that future decisions remain align with the broader vision and priorities identified by the community and aligns closely with the Board of Supervisors' priorities. It reflects an effort to balance growth while preserving the character and quality of life that residents value so deeply. The task force recognized the significance of helping shape a plan that will impact Centerville for decades to come. Throughout the process, there was a strong emphasis on creating thoughtful guardrails while

[02:54:50] allowing flexibility for future opportunities and options that can meet the needs of residents 25 or 30 years from now. The goal was not simply to plan for today, but to create a sustainable framework that allows for future generations to live, work, and thrive in a vibrant community.

[02:55:08] The plan is also important because it is not about one neighborhood, one property, or one individual community. It is about creating a stronger and more connected Centerville as a whole, improving connections across communities, creating shared opportunities, and ensuring that the benefits of future investments and redevelopment can be experienced broadly throughout the area.

[02:55:32] I want to offer special thanks to county staff. Michael and his team did a great job, my fellow task force members, and the many residents who participated and shared their perspectives throughout this process. I also want to recognize Supervisor Smith and her team for their partnership and engagement and commitment throughout this effort.

[02:55:52] The task force wanted me to share this observation. One thing I heard repeatedly from task force members was that many were initially surprised that they had been asked to serve on this task force because they did not necessarily share Supervisor Smith's political views or agree with her on every issue.

[02:56:14] But she understood that good planning is strengthened, not weakened, by bringing people together with different backgrounds and experience and viewpoints. At a time when it feels easier to retreat into like-minded circles, the process demonstrated the value of respectful dialogue and genuine community engagement.

[02:56:36] She understood that the best ideas often emerge when people with diverse perspectives work towards a common goal. That kind of leadership, the willingness to listen, embrace different viewpoints, and build consensus despite disagreements, is worthy of recognition and appreciation, so thank you.

[02:56:55] On behalf of the task force, thank you for entrusting us with this responsibility. It has truly been an honor to serve. We are confident that this plan provides a strong foundation for preserving what residents cherish while creating opportunities for future generations to live, work, and thrive in a vibrant and connected Centerville.

[02:57:17] Thank you. Thank you very much, Evan, both for your service on this task force, but for all you do in the community. We appreciate it. This is a public hearing and I do have one speaker who has signed up in advance to testify on this matter Jeff Club is mr. Club here. He is and if anyone else is here to speak on this specific matter Please come in and come down and sign in with the clerk over here to my far right if you're here to testify on this specific matter Mr. Club will be our first speaker welcome. You're welcome. Good evening chair members of the board and Supervisor Smith

[02:57:52] My name is Jeff Clubb. I'm a 32-year resident of Centerville in the Centerville community, and I'm here to speak in opposition to the proposed neighborhood road extension known as the Braddock Road Extension. This proposal has one thing that should get every member of the board paused, the overwhelming widespread opposition of the very people who would have to live with the consequences every day of this extension.

[02:58:17] This is not a case of a small vocal minority. It is not a handful of neighbors resisting change. It is an entire community speaking with one voice, homeowners, families, parents, walkers, runners, elementary school parents, and long-time residents have consistently and repeatedly expressed their opposition.

[02:58:35] Public meetings, community discussions, e-mails, petitions, and testimony have all conveyed the same message. We do not want this road. When citizens are this united, government has an obligation to listen. I would like to address Supervisor Smith directly.

[02:58:51] You have publicly stated in front of 125 individuals in my community center that you are not supporting this road. Many residents took comfort in those words because they reflected what we, your constituents, were telling you. Please do not try to walk back your statement or pacify us by saying the road is not funded, needs further approval, won't take place for 20 years.

[02:59:17] Don't worry about it. We ask, no, we demand that you honor your commitment, honor your word. Leadership is measured not by how many projects move forward, but by the willingness to stand with your constituents when they have spoken clearly. This is one of those moments.

[02:59:34] Approving this extension would forever alter an established neighborhood. It would bring through traffic into a community that was never designed to serve as a transportation corridor, a cut through. Once built, there's no going back. History teaches us that roads rarely remain what they were originally promised to be.

[02:59:50] They are widened. Traffic increases, speeds increase, more signals are added, streetlights are added. What begins as a neighborhood connector often becomes a major commuter route. The people who bear the consequences are not transportation planners, not urban planners.

[03:00:06] They are the families who live there. Government works best when citizens believe their voices matter. If a community can organize, participate respectively, provide thoughtful input, and still be ignored despite nearly universal opposition, it sends a troubling message.

[03:00:22] Speaking of community input or lack thereof, a survey with just over 100 or so respondents is not community input. A word search to develop guiding principles from that limited response is not community input. A planning study group where none or one of the members lived in my area, the affected area of the Braddock Road Extension, is not community input.

[03:00:44] Limiting the non-study group attendees to 10 total minutes of talk after a meeting and then it not being discussed is not community input. However, having 100 community members show up and 125 in a meeting and having Ms. Smith tell us she doesn't approve this road, not on her watch is a vow, a pledge, a commitment.

[03:01:04] Tonight, we ask you to demonstrate that citizen engagement still matters, that a pledge, a vow, a commitment still matters. We ask every member of the board, and especially Supervisor Smith, to stand with your constituents, keep your commitment, reject this unnecessary road, remove it from the plan, send it back, vote on it again.

[03:01:25] Please preserve our neighborhood, protect our quality of life, and let this community know when it speaks with one voice, its elected representatives are listening. Thank you very much, and thank you for going over. Thank you very much. I appreciate your testimony. Our next speaker is Molly Sullivan. It will be speaker number two.

[03:01:42] Welcome. Hi, Chairman and members of the Board of Supervisors. My name is Molly Sullivan, and I'm a Sully District resident, parent, FCPS teacher, and PTA president. While I support affordable housing and thoughtful mixed-use development, I am deeply concerned that our schools are not prepared for the scale of growth being proposed in Centerville.

[03:02:04] The board is considering plans that could add approximately 5,000 housing units to Centerville. That means hundreds, if not thousands, of additional students entering the school system that is already stretched thin. Centerville High School is already overcrowded, serving hundreds more students than it was designed for. While Skyview High School may provide some relief elsewhere, it does not solve Centerville's long-term capacity issues.

[03:02:24] More concerning, Centerville's renovation and expansion remain stalled because of the land lease beneath the school was allowed to lapse. Combined with the backlog and the capital improvement plan, meaningful improvements may still be years away. The challenge extends beyond Centerville High School. Center Ridge Elementary, Bull Run Elementary, and Liberty Middle School are all nearing capacity, and proposed library housing and movie theater redevelopment are currently zoned for these schools.

[03:02:46] These developments will be completed long before the additional school capacity is created, forcing yet another round of re-boundary changes in a community that's already struggling with the current process. As a teacher, I know overcrowding doesn't just affect the buildings. It affects the students, it affects the teachers, and the parents, too.

[03:03:02] It means larger class sizes, fewer resources, and less individualized support. I urge the Board of Supervisors to align housing development with school capacity planning. Before approving thousands of new housing units, we need to have a realistic plan of where those children will learn. Growth without educational infrastructure is not responsible planning.

[03:03:19] Our students, families, and educators need you to pause, go back to the table, talk again, and ask them to represent. Thank you. Thank you very much. That is the end of the speakers that I have signed up in advance, and Ms. Sullivan, who just joined us, is there anyone else present who would like to speak on this matter?

[03:03:36] Anyone else who would like to testify? Seeing and hearing no one, let me ask if we have any callers. There are no callers. No callers. Closing comments and a recommendation from county staff. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

[03:03:51] On June 10, 2026, the Planning Commission supported the staff recommendation for Plan Amendment 2022, Roman numeral 3, BR1, to update the plan guidance for the Centerville area. this concludes the staff presentation thank you thank you very much questions from board members seeing and hearing none i will now close the public hearing and recognize vice chair smith for a motion thank you mr chairman i'd like to make my motion and then make some comments mr chairman i move that the board of supervisors adopt the planning commission recommendation for plan amendment 2022 dash roman numeral 3 dash br1 as shown on pages 52 through 104 of the staff

[03:04:30] report dated April 20, 2026. The amendment would update the plan guidance for the Centerville Planning Area, adding new options to allow for an increase in residential mixed-use development and multimodal transportation improvements. You've heard the motion. It's been multiply seconded by Supervisor Behrman and Pouchik. Discussion on the motion. Supervisor Smith.

[03:04:50] Thank you. The proposed amendment revises the comprehensive plan guidance for the Centerville Planning Area and Suburban Center, providing an updated vision for the community's future. It establishes a strategic framework to guide long-term growth, redevelopment, and land use decisions while responding to evolving community needs.

[03:05:09] The recommendations focus growth within targeted areas, promote a mix of uses within a connected and pedestrian-oriented environment, and encourage high-quality development. Informed by extensive public engagement and planning analysis, the amendment seeks to accommodate future growth while preserving the qualities that contribute to Centerville's character and enhancing its long-term future.

[03:05:32] I want to talk through the process. To me, staff did a wonderful outreach job. Before we even got the task force or did any of the work, staff did outreach with the community. They walked around Centerville. It was really getting informed by members of the community before the real work started.

[03:05:52] They talked to key stakeholders, trusted community partners. We have Centerville Immigration Forum, Western Fairfax Christian Ministries, the different faith organizations. They had the survey in Korean. They had outreach at KCPC Korean Church so that people could be involved.

[03:06:12] They had outreach with youth. They went to the Bent Tree Apartments and talked to youth. It just was outstanding. And we had the two open houses, outstanding community engagement. Evan Braff. I had to ask Evan a couple of times to chair the task force, and I have to apologize to your wife that it did take a while to get this done, but I knew Evan had the skill set to ensure every voice on that task force was heard, and that was really important. There were some great

[03:06:45] discussions, and I can't thank my task force members enough. They represented so many different parts of the community, the bikers, the walkers, people that loved the libraries, just school people, business owners.

[03:07:02] It was really a great group, and they all listened to each other and worked well together. And the guiding principles, it took them quite a while to come up with them, but if you look at these guiding principles, it just takes you out to the future. It shows the core of the belief and the appreciation of the diversity in Centerville.

[03:07:23] transportation is not always easy. We have Kyle here with us today and Bob. They did a great job really answering the questions of the task force and really being aware of the needs in Centerville because people are concerned about congestion and what happens when we have more people living there, right? And it's hard for people to understand when you switch out office for residential, it's different impacts. So I really want to thank them for their leadership and the work on this.

[03:07:52] I do need to address the New Braddock Road extension. And so this has been something I have been dealing with for a number of years. And I did go to the community meeting with over 100 people there, and I told them there is no plan for this road.

[03:08:11] There is no need for this road. We took it out of the long-range plan that I always forget the name of because we don't need the road, right? There's no plan for this road. At the same time, when staff was looking at the roads in the area, this was in the comprehensive plan as a four-lane road.

[03:08:33] Staff changed that to a two-lane road with pathways on it. These are just thoughts. When I look at an easement that the county has had for over 50 years, I have to think about the future. I have to think about future generations.

[03:08:50] We don't know what they're going to want. We don't know what's going to change. We don't know what happens when this community gets so old. I cannot give up that easement. I don't know what will happen with it. I can't picture this going to be anything in my lifetime. But I have a responsibility if the community, if the county has had this easement for so long, we need to hold on to it.

[03:09:12] There are so many other areas in Sully District where we need to improve roads and I don't have money for it. My commitment is I will never support building this road. And doing this comp plan does not mean we're approving this road.

[03:09:30] That's a whole other process whenever that comes up. And then Michael and Clara, outstanding work, really. So much, and so much education that you provided to the task force members. I can't imagine being somebody that doesn't have any background in this coming in, and we're asking them to make decisions.

[03:09:51] You were thoughtful. You really explained things to them so well. We should be so proud of our county staff and the work they do, and our community members. I will be quiet now, but thank you so much. It was a long time coming, but you guys did a great job.

[03:10:10] Thank you. Any further discussion? I'm just going to add something. It's almost like a boilerplate when we do these long-range plan amendments, but sometimes it's easy for people in the community to forget the real difference between a long-range comprehensive plan and a rezoning application.

[03:10:27] And I can't say it enough times because the long-range plan is a guide for future development. A rezoning application has to come into conformance with that plan, and through that rezoning process, we look very specifically at things like school capacity.

[03:10:43] Schools weigh in, give us a memo on school capacity issues. We look very specifically at potential proffers and other commitments from the development community to help offset any of the impacts that that development brings into the community. And that, of course, happens in a very precise way through the rezoning process, not necessarily through the comprehensive planning process.

[03:11:06] And many of the things in the long-range plan may never materialize. These plans sit for a long time, and somebody may look at this 10, 15, 20 years from now and say, we need to revamp it again. But this sets a platform out, at least for creative ideas and new uses to come into the county.

[03:11:25] But it does not remove their obligation to comply with our ordinances, to go through specific public hearings, rezoning applications, site plan approvals, conformance with county requirements, offering of proffers, community outreach and engagement.

[03:11:41] All of that stuff still happens. And so I just want to make sure that folks understand that what we're doing today doesn't in and of itself permit a single thing to be built. What it does permit is for people to come through with ideas for filing zoning applications and actions that would require all of those things that I just mentioned to still happen.

[03:12:02] And so I just want to make sure I reiterate that, as I do oftentimes when we have these big, long-range plans, because no matter how many times we have that conversation, it still is difficult for people in the community, understandably, to completely grasp that. And I appreciate that, and anything I can do to help clarify that, I want to make sure I'm doing.

[03:12:22] Other discussion on the motion? Any other discussion on the motion? All those in favor of the motion, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Any abstentions? That motion carries. And again, thank you to our entire team, to the task force and community for your engagement.

[03:12:42] And that brings us to our next public hearing, which is a public hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Employees' Retirement System Ordinance. And at this time, I would recognize county staff for a staff presentation.

[03:13:12] I'm Brad Baker, Deputy Director for the Fairfax County Retirement Systems. And today, before you, we have an amendment to the ordinance of the Employee's Retirement System. The county and SEIU, Virginia Local 512, through collective bargaining, have proposed or agreed to a proposal to include the ability for members of the Retirement System, the Employee's Retirement System, to purchase prior active duty military and public employment service, up to total four years of service,

[03:13:46] Purchasing and giving that opportunity to purchase service increases retirement benefits for those that proceed to make that decision, as well as potentially increase or lessen the time to enter into retirement.

[03:14:03] Upon approval by the board, effective July 1st of this year, members of the employee retirement system could then go forward with a purchase of that service credit for qualifying periods of service through Fairfax County's retirement systems. The cost of a service purchase under this ordinance change is fully responsible to the members making the purchase.

[03:14:28] There is no cost to the county itself. Therefore, the funding of the retirement system would be no better or worse, and the liabilities for Fairfax County would not increase nor decrease. Service purchases can be completed in forms of personal checks, or rollover from a qualified plan, or a trustee-to-trustee transfer, example from a former employer. Service purchases can be completed via lump sum payments or payroll deductions. The cost of a service purchase has been calculated by our actuary, Chiron,

[03:15:05] and they use the same assumptions that they do in our annual valuations, which include that the member will retire when they're first eligible, that the current pay of members will increase by a rate of 2.25 percent per year. Interest is calculated at 6.75 percent, which is the assumed rate of return for the investments of that retirement system. Future cost of living adjustments, COLAs, will also increase at projected 2.1 percent per year, and it is also based on mortality tables that were most recently adopted by the Employees Board of Trustees. A brief note

[03:15:41] on the assumptions used by the actuary, there could be changes on future benefits for any single employee will vary from what is assumed if the following occur. Working longer than assumed could reduce the cost, living longer than assumed could add to the cost, higher than assumed salary increases such as raises could increase the cost, and lower than assumed retiree colas could reduce the cost. Fairfax County Retirement Systems is holding a town hall on June 29th to provide additional context, answer questions. We have additional materials on our website that can be

[03:16:19] located here at fairfaxcandy.gov slash retirement. There's information out there currently. There is also a link through the employee you so members can sign up for participation in that educational event and then post meeting it will be virtually recorded and provided on the website as well for anybody that was not able to attend the meeting to review and get additional questions answered of course the retirement systems is always available to anybody I would like to schedule meetings meet counselors in person or just address questions pertain to any service purchases and they begin can be contacted through our website directly

[03:16:58] as well which is a website or email sorry service purchases at fairfax dot gov prefix conduct gov and that concludes my presentation thank you very much for that are there any questions of staff seeing and hearing none this is a public hearing I have no one signed up in advance to testify on this matter is there anyone here present who would like to speak on this specific subject this is a public hearing anyone who would like to testify on this specific matter Seeing and hearing no one. Let me verify we have no callers. There are no callers. No callers any closing comments or recommendation from staff

[03:17:36] The staff recommends proceeding. Thank you last check questions from board members seeing and hearing none I will now close the public hearing and recognize vice chair Smith for a motion. Thank you. Mr. Chairman I move that the Board of Supervisors adopt the amendments to article 2 of chapter 3 of the code of the county of Fairfax The amendments are set out as attachment number two to the agenda item for today's public hearing.

[03:18:00] Chair, we'll second that motion along with Supervisor Lusk. Discussion on the motion. Seeing and hearing none, all those in favor of the motion, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Any abstentions? And that motion carries. Thank you. Our next public hearing is on amendments to the Code of the County of Fairfax, Chapter 5, Offenses Relating to Property.

[03:18:24] And we're going to give a moment here for our staff to come on down and assemble.

[03:18:39] As soon as staff is ready, we would welcome a county staff presentation.

[03:19:09] Good afternoon, Chairman McKay and members of the Board of Supervisors. My name is Major Scott Caldwell. I'm the commander of the Fairfax County Traffic Division. We'll try this again.

[03:19:29] Good afternoon, Chairman McKay and members of the board. My name is Dalton Becker, and I'm a deputy chief with the Fairfax County Police Department. This public hearing is a housekeeping measure to amend Section 5-4-1 of the County Code related to trespassing on private property.

[03:19:46] Under 18.2-119 Code of Virginia, only an owner or other person lawfully in charge of the property may forbid a person entering or maintaining or remaining upon such property. Additionally, 15.2-1717.1 Code of Virginia authorizes localities to enact ordinances allowing property owners or persons lawfully in charge to designate law enforcement agencies to act on their behalf for trespassing enforcement.

[03:20:17] The proposed amendments will authorize owners, leasees, custodians, or other persons lawfully in charge of real property to designate the Fairfax County Police Department as a person lawfully in charge of the property. Any such designation would be required to be in writing and maintained on file by the Fairfax County Police Department.

[03:20:39] The proposed amendment will bring the county code in line with the Code of Virginia and assist the county's ability to respond efficiently to recurring trespass issues on designated properties after receiving lawfully written designation. This concludes staff presentation.

[03:20:59] My mic's off now. Thank you very much for that presentation. Are there any questions of staff? Seeing and hearing none, this is a public hearing, and I have no speakers who have signed up in advance to testify on this matter. Is there anyone here present who would like to speak on this specific subject?

[03:21:15] This is a public hearing. Anyone who would like to testify? Seeing and hearing no one, let me ask if we have any callers. There are no callers. No callers. Any closing comments and a recommendation from staff? The staff recommends the approval of the proposed amendments to Chapter 5.

[03:21:37] Thank you very much. Last check, questions from board members. Seeing and hearing none, I will now close the public hearing and recognize Supervisor Lusk for a motion. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move approval of the county executive's recommendation, approving proposed amendments to Chapter 5.

[03:21:56] Second. You've heard the motion. It's been multiply seconded. Supervisor Stork, Palchek, and the chairman will second that. Discussion on the motion. Supervisor Stork. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

[03:22:09] This is something that our office got very involved with, the situation where a business owner was having really great difficulty trying to address issues with folks that are coming and not wanting them to be there and trespassing issues that were, as we got into it, we understood better that having our ordinance aligned with state code really gave us more flexibility, more opportunity to enforce that.

[03:22:40] And frankly, give business owners, really, they're having them more confident and comfortable that if someone consistently is violating their request and or their document to not come on property, that it isn't just a matter of that business owner having to have to be there, police then have that ability to do the same.

[03:23:04] And this is private property, so that got into part of the question and concern. And this is something I think will give us, gives and provides the police another tool, but more importantly, provides the businesses, I think, more confidence that the police and all of us are working with them to ensure that they can operate their business really as the way they intend and, of course, within the law as well.

[03:23:26] So thank you. Any additional questions, comments from board members? All right. All those in favor of the motion, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Any abstentions? That motion carries. Thank you.

[03:23:43] And that brings us to our next public hearing, which is a public hearing on amendments to the Code of the County of Fairfax, Chapter 82, Motor Vehicles and Traffic. And again, at this time, we'd recognize county staff for a staff presentation. Good afternoon again, Chairman McKay and members of the Board of Supervisors.

[03:24:03] My name is Major Scott Cull. I'm the commander of the Fairfax County Traffic Division. This public hearing is a housekeeping measure to update Chapter 82, Portions of Section 82-1-6, Adoption of State Law, 82-2-7, Traffic Light Signal Violation Monitoring System, 82-6-38.1, Use of a Protective Helmet While Operating a Bicycle, 82-6-48, Other Permissible Lights,

[03:24:37] 82-8-7, use of accident reports made by investigating officers, and 82-9-5, pedestrians not to use highways except when necessary, have been amended to reflect changes made to the Code of Virginia by the 2026 General Assembly.

[03:24:55] These proposed amendments are housekeeping changes to conform the language of the ordinances with newly enacted state code. This concludes the staff presentation. Thank you very much. Are there any questions of staff? Supervisor Stork.

[03:25:11] Thank you, Mr. Chairman. My major question is, as I maybe I should say rediscovered, that one of the challenges we're having along the Richmond Highway in particular is folks who are, I would say, jaywalking or walking unsafely in and out of the street or in other ways, behaving in ways that I would view as dangerous, unsafe.

[03:25:37] And for motorists, it's really very, very concerning. And one of the things I was reminded of at our local community advisory committee meeting last week is that some offenses are primary offenses and some are secondary offenses, and some can be enforced directly and others cannot be enforced directly.

[03:26:00] They can only be enforced as part of some other violation that the person's committed. So with this particular ordinance, are these considered primary or secondary? These here are primary offenses. And yes, you are correct. The pedestrian that you're talking about is a secondary offense.

[03:26:23] So we can obviously look, frankly, very positively because I think we all are now experiencing, I know I have many, many times, particularly young people zipping down our residential street without helmets and going, I'm sure, at least 20 or 30 miles an hour.

[03:26:42] And so this would be something that they could be stopped for. Obviously, the discretion of the officer is how they proceeded with that would be at their discretion. So do we have any kind of general guidelines that you will be, I guess, advertising or sharing with all of us?

[03:26:59] Or is there some things already, standards already, that you would use for determining how individuals who violate this ordinance might be addressed? Yes, sir. So the traffic division has created some pamphlets and flyers that we've been handing out to schools and parents.

[03:27:20] And some of that was just distributed to our public affairs bureau today. And they're going to be pushing something out to the public that's going to cover all of that. What e-bikes and scooters, any of that, what is required for helmets and what the laws are regarding the classifications for different ones.

[03:27:36] but any of them that once they go on the road, they are expected to adhere to the same road rules that any other vehicle would be on the road. Thank you very much. I think that will make a huge difference. I think this can make a big difference. I realize it's up to the individual rider and the parents, hopefully, who are engaged and involved with managing their particularly younger teenagers' behaviors.

[03:28:02] Thank you. Thank you. Supervisor Stork, any other questions of staff? Seeing and hearing none, this is a public hearing. I have no speakers who have signed up in advance to testify on this matter. Is there anyone here present who would like to speak on this specific subject? This is a public hearing. Anyone who would like to speak on this specific matter?

[03:28:22] Seeing and hearing no one, let me verify we have no callers. There are no callers. No callers. Closing comments and a recommendation from staff? The staff recommends the approval of the proposed amendments to Chapter 82. Thank you very much. Last check, any questions from board members?

[03:28:40] Seeing and hearing none, I will now close the public hearing and recognize Supervisor Behrman. Do you have a motion, or Supervisor Lusk? Supervisor Lusk. Happy to do the motion. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I will move the county executive's recommendation of approval for the proposed amendments to Chapter 82.

[03:28:59] And the chairman will second that, along with Supervisor Behrman. Discussion on the motion? Mr. Chairman, if I can just add, I appreciate the comments from Supervisor Stork and acknowledge that we've had a pretty tough year as it relates to pedestrian fatalities, particularly in the southern part of Fairfax County.

[03:29:18] Anything that we can do to kind of prevent those and make it harder for people to put their lives in jeopardy is going to be very, very important. So I appreciate the work that's been done with this item. I'll also note on the point of the helmets, and this is something that draws me bananas.

[03:29:37] I'll see people zooming down the road without the helmets on, whether it's on a bicycle, a scooter, an e-bike, or even that one-wheel thing that people kind of roll on. And I just get so worried because I know if they fall off of it and they hit their head, we're going to have something pretty dramatic.

[03:29:56] So appreciate that this is something that's being done to kind of improve and increase safety as well. and just want to acknowledge the police department for the work that they do and acknowledge, too, that this is important and necessary. Thank you, Supervisor Lusk, and I associate myself with your comments, and then also we had a brief conversation earlier this morning about this very subject, and do want to thank our police, particularly at the district stations, the folks who are out there on the roads.

[03:30:27] We see a lot of pedestrian activity. We've seen activity that's happened in the department in terms of messaging, specifically related to recent incidents. But I also have seen and heard that there's a lot of interaction between the officers on the street and particularly our young kids who are seen at times operating e-bikes and other equipment and just encourage that continued conversation because it makes a difference from a proactive standpoint.

[03:30:57] And a word from an officer, especially to our young people, about practices that are safe can go a long, long way. And so I appreciate all that's being done on the ground level with that already, and I know it's happening. So I do want to acknowledge that. With that, all those in favor of the motion, please say aye.

[03:31:14] Aye. Any opposed? Any abstentions? And that motion carries. Thank you all. And that brings us to our last agenda item today, which is public comment. Just a couple rules for public comment. The Board will hear public comment on any issue except issues under litigation, issues that have been scheduled for a public hearing before the Board, and personnel matters and or comments regarding specific individuals.

[03:31:42] Speakers must have registered in advance, and each speaker is given three minutes for their remarks. A maximum of 10 speakers may address the Board during any public comment period, and speakers may address the Board once during a six-month period. I do have a full slate of speakers who have signed up in advance to testify, so I am going to be strict with time and try to make sure that we adhere to the time limits that are posted for public comment.

[03:32:08] And I'm going to call our first speaker, who is supposedly connected by telephone, Julie Kasten. Can you hear me? We were unable to reach Ms. Kasten. We were unable to reach Ms. Kasten. So when Ms. Kaston hears this, she can contact us, but right now we do not have a connection.

[03:32:26] So we do have a number of in-person speakers. Speaker number two is Jimmy Barrett. Is Jimmy Barrett here? Jimmy, if you could come on down to be followed by John Ferreira and Marlon Wecker. If I called your name, just be ready to testify, and there are some seats right down here close.

[03:32:45] If I called your name, that you're welcome to use while you're waiting your turn. We are on speaker number two, Jimmy Barrett. Welcome. Thank you. Good afternoon. My name is Jimmy Barrett. I'm a recently retired Arlington County Deputy Sheriff Major with over 32 years of service.

[03:33:01] I've lived in Hunter's Branch since 2001 and have served as the president of Hunter's Branch Condominium Association on five separate occasions. I'm here representing them today. I want to thank Providence District Supervisor Dalia Palchik and her staff for providing meeting space and working alongside us.

[03:33:19] Their engagement has been invaluable. Our community is governed by written agreements written in 1988 and 1998 when the parcels next to us held commercial office buildings. Those buildings are coming down. In their place, Insight Property Group is building 452 apartments and Toll Brothers is building 76 townhomes, over 500 new homes.

[03:33:41] Our governing documents were never designed for change on this scale. We have three very big concerns. First and most important, pedestrian safety. The 1991 Comprehensive Plan eliminated Fairbury Lane and Maple Drive, leaving the private roads of Hunter's Branch as the only viable pedestrian route to the Vienna Metro.

[03:34:01] Non-residents already cut through our community in active vehicle lanes. I'll repeat that, active vehicle lanes. A fence divides the flats at Metro West from our property, but the gates in between let residents of the surrounding communities, the townhomes, the Bezito, and Dwell Apartments walk through Hunter's Branch using our grills, dog park, and gazebo.

[03:34:20] without contributing to the wear and tear, and cross active vehicle lanes to reach the metro. The new 452 apartments and 76 Toll Brothers townhomes will significantly multiply pedestrian traffic. After three decades in law enforcement, I can tell you plainly, this is an accident waiting to happen.

[03:34:40] We need real pedestrian infrastructure, improved sidewalks, lighting signage, and traffic calming, funded by the developers with ongoing maintenance shared by the Master Association in proportion to residents in each community. Second, equitable cost sharing. The 1998 Reciprocal Easement Agreement allocates costs based on commercial owners who will no longer exist.

[03:35:04] Without modernizing it, our small condominium community could end up subsidizing roads, stormwater systems, and amenities serving over 1,000 new residents. Cost allocations must be based on dwelling units, not on a formula written for buildings that are being demolished. Third, fair governance.

[03:35:20] Adding 528 new units will overwhelm voting power in our master association. Smaller, longstanding communities need supermajority thresholds and real protections, so we're not outvoted on matters that directly affect our homes. We're not here to oppose this development. We want it to succeed along our community.

[03:35:38] We ask this board to require, as a condition of any further approvals, that developers commit to pedestrian safety, infrastructure, and to modernize equitable cost-sharing and governance structure before new residents move in. Thank you for your time and your service to Fairfax County. Thank you.

[03:35:54] Thank you very much for your testimony. I appreciate that. Speaker number three is John Ferreira. Is John here? If you could come on down. And folks, if you're waiting to testify, there's a couple seats right up here. You're more than welcome to have a seat there if you'd like on any of these seats that are here.

[03:36:10] If you'd rather do that than stand. Welcome, Mr. Ferreira. Good afternoon. My name is John Ferreira. I'm a high schooler and part of CAPE. It stands for Kids and Parents Engaged. And I'm here to talk about how, explain how program should be, how do I say it?

[03:36:34] Like, sorry, why program should continue. One of the main, I have many points, one of them being the, let's see.

[03:36:57] You're okay. Take your time. You're okay. You're fine. One of the many things that program has helped us out are the teachers. They truly go above and beyond when it comes to helping students and being able to educate them while also coming up with many activities that are both fun yet educational.

[03:37:24] I've seen time and time again where many of the teachers who are meeting with parents or students who do not understand English very well still always try to speak with them, connect with them, and with students that also try to always include them in the activities we do.

[03:37:46] The other reason I am defending the program and why it should stay on is it acts as sort of a time waster. Not waste, but during after school or during summer, it gives many different students something to do while they are home alone instead of just sitting at home doing mostly nothing.

[03:38:08] I can also say that the parents also are very fond of program, as they do also provide tutoring for students who are struggling with classes as well as therapy sessions.

[03:38:24] I can say that myself. I am currently trying to get in touch with a therapist, and I can already tell just by meeting with her for the first time that she is really kind. Many of the therapist people I've met are kind, especially her.

[03:38:46] I think overall, programs are really safe, fun, and educational place, and I think that we should keep it. Thank you.

[03:39:02] Thank you very much. Appreciate your testimony. Good job. Our next speaker is Marlon Wecker.

[03:39:17] Buenas tardes, Presidente McCain y Supervisores. Mi nombre es Marlon Welcher. Soy madre de tres estudiantes. Gracias, primeramente, doy gracias a Dios por la oportunidad. También a ustedes que nos han brindado para que nosotras como madres podamos expresar el deseo de que el programa CAPE continúe, Ya que es un programa que les ha ayudado mucho a nuestros estudiantes, a nuestros hijos.

[03:39:49] Donde ellos están aprendiendo mucho, como lo dijo mi hijo John. Estamos agradecidos y le pedimos por favor, con todo respeto, que nos permita continuar con el programa. Que nos ayude a salvar el programa, ya que es de mucho beneficio para nuestros estudiantes.

[03:40:14] Continúo. Entonces, es por eso que estamos acá y de verdad agradecidos por todo lo que han hecho, esperando que sientan empatía por nuestros niños, ya que ellos son dos horas que pasan en el programa, los maestros son muy buenos.

[03:40:32] Yo como madre soy una de las que trabajo por la tarde y cuando mis niños están en el programa me siento bien saber que ellos están aprendiendo. Good afternoon, Chairman McKay and the rest of the supervisors.

[03:41:05] I thank you for the granted opportunity to be able to ask you or please to please help us with the CAPE program. As mothers, it is very important for us to express to you how this program has helped us.

[03:41:21] And you can see, as my son John said, that they just learn a lot. Please, with all my respect, save this program for the benefit of our children. I hope you feel empathy for children and support the program for tomorrow's children or tomorrow's future.

[03:41:46] Know that for me, I am a mother working mother, and I work in the afternoons. It is very important for me to know that my children are at a safe place learning. So I hope you feel empathy, and thank you for everything.

[03:42:01] Thank you very much. Our next speaker is Sandra Herrera, to be followed by Zulma Guzman and Anna Chavaria. Welcome, Ms. Herrera. Buenas tardes a cada una de las personas acá presente.

[03:42:22] My name is Sandra Herrera, I have a daughter of 11 years old, I live in Herdon, Virginia, since 2008. I am here to thank you for listening to us and to trust God that we can help. In Herdon, there is a program for more than 15 years that is called CAPE.

[03:42:40] This program is after school, from 5 to 7 p.m., where they help our children to do their tasks, reforzar sus habilidades y les brindan a nuestros hijos pequeños bocadillos, les enseñan valores, respetos y ser mejor personas cada día.

[03:42:58] Mi hija llegó hace dos meses al programa CAPE. Ella tiene un diagnóstico desde el 2022, ADHD, déficit de atención e interactividad. Desde diciembre de 2025, estamos luchando con ansiedad y depresión.

[03:43:15] Cuando llegamos a CAPE, mi hija no quería más programas. ya que por su condición es bien difícil encajar y que ella se sienta segura. El día de la entrevista la llevé obligada y le prometí que si no le gustaba no iríamos más al programa.

[03:43:38] CAPE nos explicaron todo, nos dieron un recorrido y cuando terminó la entrevista, mi hija preguntó a la directora de CAPE cuándo podía empezar. For me it was a great joy, maybe it is wrong to say it, but I was very tired of dealing with the work and the family life without results, and Cape was a light in my path.

[03:44:07] I knew that she had connected with the people of the program. There are many programs, but the personal Cape for her is not just a job.

[03:44:26] For CAPE, they teach us with love and our children can feel that. Since June 17th, the CAPE program is closed. Our children and our parents are destroyed.

[03:44:43] In that place, we don't only attend young children. We are from all the places and we are parents of families honoured and workers. We pay our taxes and we stay away from problems.

[03:44:59] Por eso les pedimos con todo mi corazón que nos ayuden con el programa, porque es un programa que sí funciona. CAPE vale la pena. Nuestros hijos necesitan el programa para poder ser ciudadanos buenos y profesionales en el futuro.

[03:45:17] Gracias por su atención y es lo que el tiempo me ha dado. No tengo más. Good afternoon to all present. My name is Sandra Herrera. I have an 11-year-old daughter and I live in Herndon, Virginia, since 2008.

[03:45:36] I am here to thank you for taking the time to listen to us, and I trust that you, and with God's help, you can support us. In Herndon, there's a program that has existed for more than 15 years called CAPE. This program is after school from 5 to 7, and it helps our children with their homework and reinforces their skills.

[03:45:57] They give our children sandwiches and show them values, respects, and how to be better people every day. My daughter arrived to the CAPE program two months ago. She was diagnosed with ADHD in 2022, and since December 2025, we're also fighting anxiety and depression.

[03:46:18] When we arrived to CAPE, my daughter did not want to participate in yet another program. Due to her conditions, these situations are harder for her. The day of the interview, I forced her to go to visit, and I told her that if she did not like it, she did not have to attend.

[03:46:35] They explained everything and gave us a tour. When the interview ended, she asked the director of the program when she could start. For me, this was a great relief. And perhaps it's not best to say that it is very hard to deal with work and family life without seeing positive results.

[03:46:55] Cape was a light in my way. She connected with the staff and the program. The staff does not only work there. They share their love and our children can feel it. June 17th, our children will no longer feel it. Cape is closed and our children and us parents are destroyed. This is a place not only for Latinos. There are children from everywhere and we are all families that are honest, hardworking. We pay for our taxes and stay away from problems. Therefore, I ask you from the bottom of my heart to help us with this program.

[03:47:29] It is worth it for children to become good and valuable professionals the day of tomorrow. Thank you for your attention, and this is all the time I have. God bless. Thank you very much. Speaker number six is Zulma Guzman, to be followed by Ana Shavaria and Sarhad Khan, in that order.

[03:47:52] Welcome, Ms. Guzman. Good afternoon. My name is Melania Renderos. This program is very important to many kids and many families, kids come very happy in or out. Families can work and they know

[03:48:15] a safe place for their kids. Ms. Karen is someone that helps mothers have great days and it's not just hispanic persons, it's every case in every world. Good afternoon. Have a great afternoon.

[03:49:13] We have a space that educate, une to the family and promote positive values in our children. It's a world full of empty content. This program is a fire of inspiration and a tool for us.

[03:49:33] Cerrarlo no es solo pagar una pantalla exitosa, es perder una oportunidad invaluable de conectar con generación que necesita referentes sanos y constructivos.

[03:49:53] Cuando mis hijos iniciaron este programa, enfrentaron al reto de un mundo que exige aprender de forma distinta. Sin embargo, la metodología empleada aquí superó cualquier expectativa.

[03:50:24] No solo adquirieron conocimiento académico, hoy veo en ellos una notable evaluación en sus pensamientos críticos, su capacidad para resolver problemas y sobre todo una autonomía que antes no tenían.

[03:50:47] Han aprendido a colaborar equipos con comunicarse sus ideas con claridad y perder el miedo, viendo el error como una oportunidad de mejorar.

[03:51:06] Les pedimos que mantengamos vivo este proyecto. Su legado apenas comienza. Y como padres, nosotros seguiremos siendo audiencia. su audiencia más leal y su mayor apoyo. Thank you.

[03:51:27] Good afternoon to all supervisors. The numbers, the data does not lie. The success of this program is undeniable. As parents here, we ask for you to reconsider the cancellation of the program, which is a space that educates, brings the families together, and fosters positive values and our children. In a world full of emptiness, this program is a beacon of light and a valuable

[03:52:01] tool for us. Closing it is not only turning off a successful screen, but also losing a way to connect with a generation that needs healthy and constructive references. When my children started in the program, they were confronting a world that demands new ways of learning. Nonetheless, less, the mythology used by this program surpassed all expectations, and we all learned much more than just the academics. Today, I see in my children a notable evolution in their critical thinking, how they solve problems, and above all, an autonomy that did not have before. They have

[03:52:40] learned to collaborate with others, to communicate their ideas clearly, and have learned how not to fear to make a mistake, seeing that an error can be an opportunity to improve. I ask from you to please keep this project alive. Its legacy has just started, and as parents, we're the most loyal members and supporters. Thank you. Thank you. Our next speaker is Ana Chavaria, to be followed by Sarhad Khan and Josue Benavidez. Welcome.

[03:53:20] My name is Hannah Chavarría, I'm the mother of three kids and I'm here to ask you to help us achieve funds to continue our program after school.

[03:53:36] The program CAPE is a blessing for all of us. It supports all of the families. The program is not only in the case of the children, but also in the families.

[03:53:55] They are safe every day. They have enough food, they have enough food and they advance in their studies with the help of the program CAPE. Pues en el momento que a ella le dijeron que Cape ya no tenía, ya no iba a continuar, se destruyó su corazón por saber tanto cariño que ella tiene por sus niños y el apoyo que les da Cape.

[03:54:26] Si se vence este programa, será una gran pérdida para nuestras familias durante el tiempo que vivimos con las amenazas de ser agarrados por ICE. Estas dos horas de este programa son invaluables.

[03:54:47] Son dos horas cuando nuestros niños ya están bajo el estrés pensando en que si sus padres serán detenidos o deportados. Este programa es un recurso invaluable para nuestras familias trabajadoras.

[03:55:08] Por eso, por esas dos horas, nuestros padres un poco, nos sentimos, los padres un poco de paz, sabiendo que sus hijos están seguros, en manos seguras por esas dos horas.

[03:55:26] Aprender es algo que por lo general ser niños, sus propios pensamientos, ese programa les ayuda. Estoy pidiendo con todo mi corazón su apoyo en encontrar una solución para continuar este programa.

[03:55:45] Nuestros niños, nuestros padres, ambos necesitan de la esperanza, de ese soporte. CAPE es un programa, es muy importante. Gracias. Que Dios los bendiga. Good afternoon, Chairman McKay and rest of the members of the Board of Supervisors.

[03:56:11] my name is Ana Chavarria. I am a grandmother to three grandchildren. I'm here to ask you to help find funds to continue with our program after school. CAPE is a blessing for all of us.

[03:56:27] It supports the children in the program and its families. They are safe there every day. It ensures that our children have a roof, enough food, and helps them advance in their studies. This was all destroyed when they said there were no more funds. My granddaughter is heartbroken.

[03:56:44] If this program expires, it will be a great loss for our families during these hard times with the fear of being taken by ICE. These two hours of this program were invaluable. Two hours where children were not under stress thinking if their parents are going to be taken to be detained or deported.

[03:57:05] This program is an invaluable resource for working parents. During these two hours, parents are at peace knowing that their children are at a safe place. This program also helps them develop their ideas and advance in their studies. And also for two hours, our children are in a space where they can have fun, learn, and just be kids.

[03:57:26] I ask you from the bottom of my heart for your support in finding a solution to continue with this program. Both our children and us parents need this place of hope. Please provide us with this support. It is very important. Thank you, and God bless. Thank you.

[03:57:42] Our next speaker, speaker number eight, is Sarhad Khan. Is Sarhad here? He is, to be followed by Josue Benavidez. Welcome. Good afternoon. I'm Mohamed Khan, speaking on behalf of Sarhad Khan, my mother.

[03:57:58] This program has helped me since I was in a stroller. Ms. Karen has known my whole family, and my whole family has went to this program. She has helped me learn how to be me, how to help others, and help me with everything.

[03:58:23] She always calls to check up on me. She helps us with money, food, and clothes. Even if we don't ask, she'll call us and ask how we're doing or if you guys need anything. She'll always be there, and this program has always helped me and my family.

[03:58:43] I have cousins that went here that helped me, and that's it.

[03:59:06] Thank you. Thank you very much for your testimony. Speaker number nine is Josue Benavidez, to be followed by Beatrice Benavidez. Welcome. Good afternoon. My name is Josue Elias Benavidez.

[03:59:24] I am a 16-year-old, and I attend this program. I'm here to talk about the case, about the fundings program. This program has been a real inspirational place for lots of kids and many others.

[03:59:41] People ranging from elementary school, middle school, and high school come to this program. And this place is almost like a gateway to heaven for students in education. Most of my life, I've been dealing with stuff.

[03:59:59] And I've been in this program for almost four and a half years. Since I started middle school, I would say for myself, it has been hell. And I didn't like it at first. But finding out about this program helped me a lot mentally and even educationally.

[04:00:16] Without this program, I wouldn't be here or even be talking with you guys. I'm glad that I'm still here and to have this program still. I ask from you guys to understand, as parents too, that education is the number one thing parents want for their children.

[04:00:40] And I'm here to ask to please help or even keep this program still alive. And because without this program, many of the children would have any difficulties in learning.

[04:00:56] Without this program, many students or even people wouldn't understand how education works or anything. Because not only this helps educationally, but the staff here are almost like angels.

[04:01:14] They work with each grade level that there is. And it has been a big help for almost families, Hispanic families, Asian families, any kind of family. And that would be it. Thank you. Thank you very much. I appreciate your testimony.

[04:01:30] And our next speaker is Beatriz Benavidez. Welcome. Good afternoon. My name is Sofia Benavidez Chavaria. I am talking for my sister Beatriz Benavidez Chavaria because she couldn't attend.

[04:01:49] And I am talking for myself, and I am here defending the after-school program. When I first joined, I was in third grade. I didn't want to go, but it was fun. We learned, we danced, we laughed, and I thought I was going to grow up and come back. I thought they were going to see me graduate, but when we found out that they weren't funding for the program anymore, we cried and the staff still consoled us.

[04:02:16] And even the kids who didn't cry cried after. And the staff manager, Karen Pope, was the most joyful woman that most of us have ever met. She helped us all see our goals, our specialties, the things we were good at, even the things that we weren't good at.

[04:02:36] The teacher, Ms. Sherry, helped me out on my bad days and my good days. She helped me find my top goal of being a writer. My mother once said that they were angels sent from heaven, and I still believe that till this day. I hope you will help fund the funding of this program.

[04:02:54] Thank you. That'll be all. Thank you very much. Excellent job. Thank you all for coming out. I know this wasn't easy, and thank you especially to our young people for contributing to today's meeting in a really positive way.

[04:03:10] We are aware of this program. We are working on solutions to it. but I did want to recognize my colleague, Supervisor Beerman, for a moment as he wanted to share some information. Yes, I just want to thank you all for coming out and having the courage to make your voices heard.

[04:03:26] We are working on a solution to this issue and continuing after-school programming and out-of-school time programming at the Neighborhood Resource Center in Herndon. So thank you for making your voices heard. Thank you, Supervisor Beerman. I also want to thank our staff who's on top of this.

[04:03:43] We were made aware of this abruptly, the same way many of our families were made aware of it. And we are taking the time to come up with solutions that hopefully can preserve this program. And your testimony today really did matter. So thank you for putting in the effort.

[04:04:00] With that, that brings us to the end of our board meeting today on June 23, 2026. And with that, the board is adjourned.

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