Falls Church, Virginia

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will discuss and potentially adopt its FY2027 budget. Members will also review the DORA pilot program and consider scheduling future Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area events. The board will elect a member to serve on the Virginia Village RFP Evaluation Committee.

• FY2027 Economic Development Authority Budget
• Little City Sips DORA pilot review and potential future DORA events (Summer Restaurant Week, Halloween, Holiday Market, Watch Night)
• Election of member to Virginia Village RFP Evaluation Committee
• Parklet signs installed
• VA250 Update – Civic Jam postponed to July 24

Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation

The Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation will receive updates on Safe Streets projects, vertical traffic calming guidelines, and the NTC monthly update. The committee will discuss NTC refinement ahead of a July 20 City Council work session and review land use policy case studies. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes and reports.

• DPW update on Safe Streets Project Updates
• Information item: Vertical Traffic Calming Guidelines
• NTC Monthly Update and Safe Streets Project List
• Discussion: NTC Refinement Pre-July 20 City Council Work Session
• Discussion: Land Use Policy Case Studies

City Council Committee: Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee will hold a closed session under Virginia law to discuss performance, salaries, and other personnel matters for the City Clerk and City Attorney. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Closed session under VA Code § 2.2-3711.A.(1) for performance reviews of the City Clerk and City Attorney

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct a closed session under Virginia law to review applications for the position of City Manager. No public votes or other business are scheduled.

• Closed session pursuant to VA Code § 2.2-3711.A.(1) to review applications for City Manager

City Council

The Falls Church City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct remote interviews with applicants for the City Manager position. The interviews will take place in a closed session as permitted under Virginia law. No votes or public decisions are scheduled.

• Closed session under VA Code § 2.2-3711.A.(1) for interviews of City Manager candidates
• Special meeting format with remote participation by applicants

City Council

The Falls Church City Council is meeting in a special closed session to conduct annual performance reviews of the City Clerk, City Attorney, and City Manager. No public business or votes are scheduled. The meeting is procedural and involves discussion of personnel matters.

• Closed session under VA Code § 2.2-3711.A.(1) to review performance of City Clerk, City Attorney, and City Manager

City Council Committee: Budget & Finance

The Budget & Finance Committee will meet to discuss a revenue sharing approach. No specific proposals or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda. The meeting is scheduled for June 26, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.

• Discussion of a revenue sharing approach

The City Council approved a motion to allow Mayor Hardi to participate electronically from Amherst, VA, due to a personal conflict. The vote was 3-0 with no dissenting votes. No other substantive items were decided.

• Approved electronic participation for Mayor Hardi (3-0)
• Mayor Hardi to participate from Amherst, VA, for personal reasons

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will vote on an experience study and economic assumptions presented by Segal Consulting. The board will also receive an informational update on the financial and investment consulting RFP process. Other agenda items include approval of May 20, 2026 minutes and a virtual trustee meeting.

• Action on Experience Study and Economic Assumptions by Robert Burrell of Segal Consulting (30 min)
• Financial and Investment Consulting RFP Update and Timeline (informational)
• Review and approval of draft minutes from May 20, 2026
• Virtual Trustee Meeting (3 minutes) action item

The Retirement Board scheduled a special meeting to review and potentially adopt new economic assumptions for the pension and OPEB actuarial valuations. The board also approved the February 2026 meeting minutes with corrections and re-elected Connie Rydberg as chair and Matt Parker as vice-chair. No action was taken on the proposed OptiNext portal; additional information was requested.

• Approved February 12, 2026 meeting minutes as amended (4-0-3)
• Scheduled special meeting for Experience Study and Economic Assumptions (5-0-2)
• Elected Connie Rydberg as Chair and Matt Parker as Vice-Chair (5-0-2)

Human Services Advisory Council

The Human Services Advisory Council will discuss an accessibility issue at Founders Row 2 (Modera Founders) and receive an update on the Community Needs Assessment. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of minutes, and regional commission updates.

• Accessibility issue at Founders Row 2 (Modera Founders) – discussion item
• Community Needs Assessment Update
• Public comment period – comments submitted by 6:30 p.m. on June 18, 2026
• Regional commission updates: Continuum of Care and Fairfax Area Commission on Aging

Environmental Sustainability Council

The Environmental Sustainability Council will discuss updates on the Virginia Village project, review City Council strategic priorities for fiscal years 2027-2028, and hear an update on the Comprehensive Plan Chapter 5. The meeting also includes a report on the CEAP Annual Progress Report and Green Building Group activity.

• Update on Virginia Village project with ESC memo
• Review of City Council Strategic Priorities for FY2027 and FY2028
• Update to Comprehensive Plan Chapter 5 review
• CEAP Annual Progress Report
• Green Building Group activity

Arts and Humanities Council of Falls Church

The Arts and Humanities Council will discuss and possibly act on a FY26 fall budget amendment funding request. They will also review updates on the Art Walk website and plaques project and receive a committee update on the FC250 initiative. Public comment is open before business items.

• FY26 Fall Budget Amendment Funding Request
• Art Walk Website and Plaques
• FC250 Committee Update

Urban Forestry Commission

The Urban Forestry Commission will discuss a draft amendment to Chapter 5 of the city code, titled 'Environment for Everyone'. They will also review an updated task list for 2026 priorities and receive a report from the City Council. The meeting includes approval of May minutes and public comment.

• Draft amendment to Chapter 5 (Environment for Everyone) discussed
• Updated task list for 2026 UFC priorities reviewed
• Memo to UFC and Environment and Sustainability Commission (ESC) considered
• City Council calendar and priorities on the agenda
• Approval of May meeting minutes

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review several administrative documents. Discussion items include the FY2026 Library Annual Report, workplan accomplishments, and library statistics.

• Review of FY2026 Library Annual Report
• Review of FY2026 Library Workplan Accomplishments
• Review of Library Statistics
• Review of May 20, 2026 meeting minutes

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

This is a procedural work session where City Council members meet with the City Manager and staff to review upcoming Council schedule and agendas. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is largely administrative.

• Discuss Council Schedule and Upcoming Meeting Agendas
• Closed Session – if needed

The City Council discussed scheduling items for future meetings, including proclamations, code updates, and the Virginia Village project. No substantive decisions were made during this agenda-setting session.

• Set agenda for June 22 Action Meeting
• Set agenda for July 13 Action Meeting
• Set agenda for July 27 Action Meeting
• Set agenda for August 31 Action Meeting
• Set agenda for September 14 Action Meeting
• Set agenda for September 28 Action Meeting
• Cancelled July 6 Work Session
• Cancelled September 21 Work Session

Environmental Sustainability Council

The Environmental Sustainability Council and Energy Transition Subcommittee will conduct a tour of the American Geophysical Union's Net Zero Building. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily educational.

• Tour of the American Geophysical Union's Net Zero Building at 2000 Florida Ave. NW, Washington, DC

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and appoint additional officers of election. The agenda includes discussions regarding Sunday voting hours, security, and upcoming elections.

• Appointment of Additional Officers of Election
• Feedback from the Special Election
• Discussion of Sunday Voting Hours
• Primary Election discussion
• General Election discussion

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear a variance application (V1667-25) for 509 S Spring Street, seeking to reduce the required front setback from 30 feet to 19 feet 1 inch and the side yard setback from 13 feet to 9 feet 6 inches to build a covered front porch. The item was continued from July 10, 2025, at the applicant's request. The board will also approve minutes from April 9, 2026, and may enter closed session.

• Variance application V1667-25 by Kiara Ventura-Lopez on behalf of owner Tracy Montgomery for 509 S Spring Street (RPC#52-602-025, zoned R-1A).
• Requested relief: front setback of 19'1" instead of 30', side yard setback of 9'6" instead of 13'.
• Item continued from July 10, 2025, by the applicant.
• Public comments accepted until 4:30 p.m. on June 11, 2026, via email to [email protected].
• Approval of minutes from the April 9, 2026, meeting.

Recreation & Parks Advisory Board

The Recreation & Parks Advisory Board will discuss City Council strategic priorities, review updates on park projects including Firefly Forest, Cavalier, and Lincoln parks, and discuss the farmers market. The board will also consider the 250th anniversary update and other business.

• City Council Strategic Priorities discussion
• Farmers Market discussion
• Park project updates: Firefly Forest, Cavalier, Lincoln
• 250th anniversary update

City Council Committee: Appointments

The Falls Church City Council Appointments Committee is conducting interviews for vacant positions and considering reappointment requests for several boards and commissions. The agenda includes two new applicants for unexpired terms on the Environmental Sustainability Council and the Housing Commission, as well as three reappointment requests for the Library Board, Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board, and Northern Virginia Community College Board.

• Interview of Belen Quellet for an unexpired term on the Environmental Sustainability Council (2026–2029)
• Interview of Griffin Koupal for an unexpired term on the Housing Commission (2026–2028)
• Reappointment request for Jessica Labukas to the Library Board of Trustees (2026–2030)
• Reappointment request for Sarah Coughter to the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (2026–2029)
• Reappointment request for Carolyn Welch to the Northern Virginia Community College Board (2026–2030)

Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation

The Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation will review several neighborhood traffic calming updates and safety recommendations. The committee will also discuss its 2026 priorities and upcoming City Council priorities for FY27 and FY28.

• Greenway Downs Neighborhood Traffic Calming Project Update
• Gundry Drive & Annandale Road NTC Reevaluation & Recommendation
• Oak Street Elementary School Zone Safety Recommendation
• Grove Avenue Review of Crash Report & Recommendation
• 2026 CACT Priorities and FY27/FY28 City Council Priorities

Housing Commission

The Falls Church Housing Commission will review City Council priorities and workplan. It will receive updates on affordable housing programs, VA Village, a draft tenant relocation policy, a draft affordable living report, and a community needs assessment. Public comments are accepted before the meeting. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• City Council Priorities/Workplan presentation
• Affordable Housing Programs (ADU & AHP) update
• VA Village updates
• Draft Tenant Relocation Policy discussion
• Draft Affordable Living Report review

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

This is a working session for the City Council to meet with the city manager and staff to discuss the upcoming council schedule and future meeting agendas. No legislative actions or public hearings are scheduled. The meeting is open to the public with opportunity to submit comments via email.

• Review of upcoming council schedule and meeting agendas
• Possible closed session if needed
• No specific ordinances, rezonings, or contracts on the agenda

The City Council held a procedural agenda meeting to discuss scheduling items for future meetings. No votes or substantive decisions were taken; the meeting was limited to reviewing upcoming agenda topics.

Falls Church250 Committee

The Falls Church250 Committee will discuss and brainstorm upcoming initiatives, including a July video project and the Soap Box Conversations program series. Members will also hear reports on organization outreach and finalize plans for the closing of the 250th anniversary celebration. The meeting includes approval of minutes and public comment.

• Reflections at 250 July Video Brainstorm
• Soap Box Conversations Program Series Update
• Report Back on Organization Outreach
• Closing 250 Brainstorm

Economic Development Authority

The Falls Church Economic Development Authority will consider a request to support a Farmers Market expansion pilot, receive an update on the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA), and hold a discussion with local restaurants. The meeting also includes welcome of new member Amanda Vega, approval of minutes, and updates on marketing and business visits.

• Public comment on Farmers Market Expansion Support Request from Falls Church Forward
• Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) update
• VA250 Update – Civic Jam presentation by Jim Coyle
• Marketing updates: Summer Restaurant Week (August 21–30) and Fall/Winter event
• Discussion with local restaurants

City Council Committee: Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee will hold a closed session under state law to discuss performance reviews for the City Attorney and City Clerk. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda. The meeting is a continuation from May 27, 2026.

• Closed session for performance reviews of the City Attorney and City Clerk
• Meeting continued from May 27, 2026 Government Operations Committee meeting

The Government Operations Committee voted unanimously to enter a closed session to discuss performance reviews for the City Attorney and City Clerk. After the closed session, the committee voted unanimously to reconvene in open session. The committee then unanimously certified that only exempt public business was discussed in the closed session.

• Entered closed session for performance reviews (3-0)
• Reopened open session (3-0)
• Certified compliance with open‑meeting requirements (3-0)

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

This is a routine planning meeting where the City Council will discuss the upcoming council schedule and meeting agendas. No substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled. The meeting is open to the public, and comments may be submitted via email.

• Discuss council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas

This was a scheduling-only meeting to plan upcoming City Council agenda items and work sessions. No votes, approvals, or denials occurred; the council discussed the timeline for future items such as budget amendments, code updates, and the Virginia Village redevelopment.

City Council Committee: Government Operations

The Falls Church City Council Government Operations Committee will conduct its regular meeting, covering standard items such as call to order, roll call, and conflict of interest declarations. The agenda includes a closed‑session portion to discuss performance reviews for the City Attorney and City Clerk. No policy decisions or contracts are on the public agenda.

• Closed session to discuss performance reviews for the City Attorney and City Clerk
• Call to Order and Roll Call
• Conflicts of Interest Declarations (if applicable)
• Virtual Meeting and/or Remote Participation Certification (if applicable)
• Other Business

The Government Operations Committee entered a closed session to discuss performance reviews for the City Attorney and City Clerk. The committee voted to continue the meeting on Friday, May 29, 2026.

• Entered closed session for personnel performance reviews (3-0)
• Continued meeting to May 29, 2026 at 9 a.m. (3-0)

Human Services Advisory Council

The Falls Church Human Services Advisory Council will discuss new business including a Teen Center, Virginia Village project update, Unity Club, and a Rent Relief Recommendation. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion and public comment.

• Teen Center discussion – Ripal Patel
• Virginia Village project update – Kayleen Mark
• The Unity Club open discussion – Ripal Patel
• Rent Relief Recommendation – Ripal Patel
• Regional Commission updates – Continuum of Care – Sue Armstrong

The Human Services Advisory Council met on May 21, 2026 and adopted its agenda and minutes. No formal actions or votes were taken; members discussed a teen center, an update on the Virginia Village project, accessibility for The Unity Club, and the FY2027 Rent Relief grant applications. The council will reconvene with the teen center resident in June.

Environmental Sustainability Council

The Environmental Sustainability Council will consider a comment on the Virginia Village project as an action item, review the CEAP Annual Progress Report, and receive updates from liaisons and subcommittees. Public comments may be submitted until 5:00 p.m. on May 21. The meeting is primarily procedural but includes one substantive action item.

• Action item: Comment on Virginia Village project (project webpage linked)
• CEAP Annual Progress Report review
• Green Building Group activity update
• Public comment period open until 5:00 p.m. on May 21
• Approval of April meeting minutes

Arts and Humanities Council of Falls Church

The Arts and Humanities Council will consider new business items, including input for the Falls Church website OCOM and policies for all-virtual and remote participation. It will also receive updates on the FC250 Committee and a recap of City of Falls Church Arts Day. The meeting includes routine approval of April 2026 minutes and a public comment period.

• Visit Falls Church Website Input for OCOM (new business)
• All-Virtual and Remote Participation Policies (new business)
• FC250 Committee Update (ongoing business)
• City of Falls Church Arts Day Recap (ongoing business)
• Approval of April 2026 minutes

Urban Forestry Commission

The Urban Forestry Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve April minutes, hear public comments, and discuss business including the City Council calendar and next steps on the commission's 2026 priorities. No specific ordinances, contracts, or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Approval of April meeting minutes
• Public comment period before business items
• Discussion of the City Council calendar
• Discussion of next steps on the 2026 priorities

The Urban Forestry Commission approved the April 2026 meeting minutes and discussed potential funding sources for 2026 priorities, including permit fee increases and using neighboring jurisdictions' tree inventories. The group also reviewed the City Council's upcoming agenda items.

• Approved April 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussed increasing permit fees to fund priorities
• Discussed using Fairfax County tree inventory as a resource
• Discussed calendarizing outreach activities like Arbor Day

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will discuss the draft minutes from April 15, 2026, library statistics, and the draft MRSPL annual report. No action items or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Draft meeting minutes from April 15, 2026
• Library statistics document
• Draft MRSPL Annual Report

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

The Falls Church City Council is holding an agenda meeting with staff to review the upcoming council schedule and future meeting agendas. The session is primarily procedural, allowing council members to coordinate with the city manager. No specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are on the agenda; the only possible closed session is noted as needed.

• Discussion of council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas
• Possible closed session if needed

The City Council met to schedule items for the upcoming agenda, including a budget amendment and code updates. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hardi and adjourned at 9:04 a.m.

• Called to order by Mayor Hardi at 8:01 a.m.
• Adjourned at 9:04 a.m.
• Set agenda for May 26 Action Meeting (budget amendment, RFP scope, contract renewals)
• Set agenda for June 8 Action Meeting (GA resolutions, budget briefing, code updates)
• Set agenda for June 15 Work Session (Virginia Village, tax relief, tenant relocation)
• Set agenda for June 22 Action Meeting (proclamations, Virginia Village referral)
• Set agenda for July 13 Action Meeting (code updates, Virginia Village public hearing)
• Set agenda for October 12 Regular Meeting (Virginia Village interim agreement)

Recreation & Parks Advisory Board

The Recreation & Parks Advisory Board will discuss the Recreation and Park Master Plan as new business. They will also receive updates on park projects including Firefly Forest, Cavalier, and Lincoln, as well as the 250th anniversary update. The board will consider approving the minutes from March 11, 2026.

• Discussion of the Recreation and Park Master Plan
• Park project updates: Firefly Forest, Cavalier, Lincoln
• 250th anniversary update
• Approval of March 11, 2026 meeting minutes
• Opportunity for public comment until 5:00 PM on May 13, 2026

The board unanimously approved the March 11, 2026 meeting minutes. They received reports on summer class registration, park projects (including Lincoln Park closure and Cavalier Trail playground contract authorization), and safety issues at Art Walk. No other formal decisions were made; discussions included a potential departmental master plan and staffing updates.

• Approved March 11, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council Committee: Appointments

The City Council Appointments Committee will interview candidates for several board and commission positions. This includes a single vacancy on the Economic Development Authority, two vacancies on the Housing Commission, and one vacancy on the Urban Forestry Commission. The committee will also consider a reappointment request for the Architectural Advisory Board.

• Interview of Eric Wakeham for City Employee Review Board (term 11/01/23‑10/31/26)
• Interview of Dylan Stearns for Environmental Sustainability Council (term 03/01/26‑02/28/29)
• Interviews of Alicia Good and Mark Isaacson for the Economic Development Authority vacancy (term 12/01/23‑11/30/27)
• Interviews of Jill Kruse and a second applicant for Housing Commission (terms 01/01/26‑12/31/28)
• Reappointment request for Philip Osburn to Architectural Advisory Board (term 06/01/26‑05/31/29)

Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation

The Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation will vote on its 2026 priorities and discuss the S. Washington Street Bus Stop Expansion (30% design). The committee also plans to review next steps for Oak Street Elementary School safety and consider extending meetings to 9:30 p.m. Public comments are due by 4:00 p.m. on May 12.

• Action item: vote to adopt 2026 CACT Priorities
• Review of S. Washington Street Bus Stop Expansion & Access to Transit (30% design)
• Discussion on Oak Street Elementary School Safety Memo next steps
• Action item: motion to extend meetings to 9:30 p.m. with revised Rules of Procedure
• Discussion on W&OD and Grove Avenue intersection observations

The Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation approved its agenda, April minutes, and a motion to extend future meetings to 9:30 p.m. with revisions to the Rules of Procedure. Members heard a presentation on the S. Washington Street Bus Stop Expansion project and received updates on several Neighborhood Traffic Calming projects. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved April 2026 minutes (6-0)
• Approved motion to extend meetings to 9:30 p.m. (6-0)
• Approved motion to extend current meeting to 9:45 p.m. (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Aurora House Citizens' Advisory Committee

This is a regular meeting of the Aurora House Citizens’ Advisory Committee. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, a report from the group home manager, and consideration of scholarships if applicable. No specific decisions or proposals are listed in the agenda.

• Group Home Manager’s Report
• Scholarships (if applicable)

Aurora House Citizens' Advisory Committee

The Aurora House Citizens' Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting with standard agenda items including approval of minutes, a manager's report, and discussion of scholarships if applicable. No specific proposals or decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily procedural oversight.

• Group Home Manager's Report
• Scholarships discussion (if applicable)
• New Business

Aurora House Citizens' Advisory Committee

This is a regular meeting of the Aurora House Citizens' Advisory Committee. The agenda includes approval of minutes, the group home manager's report, and a discussion of scholarships if applicable. New business will also be considered. No major decisions or specific financial items are listed.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Group home manager's report
• Scholarship discussion (if applicable)
• New business

Aurora House Citizens' Advisory Committee

The Aurora House Citizens' Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss routine items including approval of previous minutes, a report from the group home manager, and possible scholarship awards. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Group Home Manager’s Report
• Scholarships (if applicable)
• New Business

Falls Church250 Committee

The Falls Church250 Committee will meet to discuss upcoming events and ongoing projects related to the city's 250th anniversary. Items include an update on the Alexandria250 event opportunity, the Civic Jam, the Soap Box Conversations series, and outreach efforts. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of Alexandria250 Event Opportunity
• Civic Jam Update
• Soap Box Conversations Program Series Update
• Report Back on Organization Outreach
• FC250 Video Series Update

Housing Commission

The Housing Commission will discuss City Council priorities, receive updates on accessory dwelling units (ADUs) including a utility notice, and hear reports on the Affordable Homeownership Program, Virginia Village (with a consultant update), and the Community Needs Assessment. Public comments may be submitted by email. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• City Council Priorities/Workplan presented by Mayor Letty Hardi
• Housing ADU Updates: utility notice discussion
• Affordable Homeownership Program Updates
• Virginia Village Updates: consultant update
• Community Needs Assessment Update

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will discuss and potentially approve a Memorandum of Agreement with City Council regarding the operation of Virginia Village, and consider a pilot program for a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area. Other business includes a survey of local businesses, an update on VA250 events, and marketing initiatives such as the Falls Church Fitness Challenge and Summer Restaurant Week. Public comments may be submitted until 8 p.m. on May 4, 2026.

• Virginia Village Memorandum of Agreement between City Council and EDA (current and updated versions)
• Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area Pilot
• Business Survey
• VA250 Update – Civic Jam (Friday, June 3)
• Falls Church Fitness Challenge Review and Summer Restaurant Week updates

The Falls Church Economic Development Authority approved up to $5,000 for cups, a band, and promotional costs for the new Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area pilot, with the first event on June 13. The board also approved edits to the Virginia Village Memorandum of Agreement and a waiver of a potential conflict of interest for the City Attorney. Minutes and remote participation were approved unanimously or by roll call. No public comments were received.

• Approved remote participation for Alan Brangman (unanimous)
• Approved March 10 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved April 7 meeting minutes (4-0, Brangman abstained)
• Approved Waiver of Potential Conflict of Interest for City Attorney (unanimous)
• Approved edits to Virginia Village Memorandum of Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved up to $5,000 in EDA funds for DORA cups, band, and promotional expenses (unanimous)

Urban Forestry Commission

The Urban Forestry Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss urban design standards and the City Council calendar. The agenda also includes approval of March minutes, public comment, and other routine business. No specific proposals or dollar amounts are listed.

• Discussion of urban design standards
• Discussion of City Council calendar
• Approval of March meeting minutes
• Public comment period

The Urban Forestry Commission approved the March 2026 meeting minutes by voice vote. Commissioners discussed a new urban design master plan and suggested promoting higher tree‑canopy percentages, but no formal actions were adopted. The meeting also recognized the recent Arbor Day sapling distribution and a student‑led garden project.

• Approved March 2026 meeting minutes (voice vote)

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

This is a procedural meeting where the City Council meets with the City Manager and staff to review the upcoming Council schedule and future meeting agendas. No votes, public hearings, or specific action items are listed. The public may submit comments by email.

• Discussion of Council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas
• Closed session if needed

The meeting was a procedural agenda session where staff presented upcoming items such as budget townhall, code updates for Chesapeake Bay compliance, contract authorizations, and proclamations. No votes, approvals, or denials were recorded. The council discussed scheduling but took no formal actions.

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

This is a procedural work session where the City Council meets with staff to review upcoming meeting agendas and the council schedule. No votes or public hearings are scheduled. The meeting is open to the public and includes a possible closed session if needed.

• Review of council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas
• Possible closed session if needed

The April 22 council agenda meeting was held to discuss scheduling of upcoming items. Council members and staff reviewed a list of future public hearings, consents, and resolutions but did not vote on any items. No approvals, denials, or amendments were recorded.

City Council Committee: Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee will discuss the recruitment of a new city manager, including a presentation. The committee will also review city code references and membership for several boards and commissions: Architectural Advisory Board, Historic Architectural Review Board, Housing Commission, Human Services Advisory Council, and Public Utilities Commission. The meeting includes procedural items such as roll call and potential closed session.

• City Manager Recruitment presentation (PDF)
• Architectural Advisory Board city code reference and membership discussion
• Historic Architectural Review Board city code reference and membership discussion
• Housing Commission city code reference and membership discussion
• Human Services Advisory Council establishing resolution and membership discussion

The Falls Church City Council Government Operations Committee met on April 22, 2026, but took no recorded votes or actions. The agenda included discussions on boards and commissions and city manager recruitment, but no decisions were made.

Electoral Board

The Falls Church Electoral Board will convene on April 21 at 7:00 am in the Dogwood Room to begin work on a special election. The agenda includes a preliminary canvass, followed by suspensions and continuations on April 22 and April 27 for further canvassing, absentee and provisional ballot review, and finalization of election results. The Board will also hear public comments and review incident reports.

• Special election canvass to be conducted across multiple sessions (April 21, 22, 27)
• Preliminary canvass of election results
• Review of additional absentee ballots on April 27
• Review of provisional ballots on April 27
• Consideration of incident reports and comments received on conduct of the election

The Falls Church Electoral Board canvassed results from a special election over three sessions. The board accepted and counted 60 of 64 provisional ballots and processed 25 additional absentee ballots. Eight absentee ballots were rejected. One rejected provisional ballot case was forwarded to the Commonwealth's Attorney for possible investigation.

• Approved agenda as proposed
• Approved minutes of March 10, 2026
• Conducted special election with no incident reports
• Began preliminary canvass April 21, completed canvas April 22
• Accepted and counted 60 of 64 provisional ballots (unanimous)
• Rejected four provisional ballots, one forwarded to Commonwealth's Attorney
• Processed 25 additional absentee ballots (CAP 2)
• Rejected eight absentee ballots

City Council Committee: Budget & Finance

The Budget & Finance Committee will receive presentations on third-quarter financial results and year-end projections for FY2026, as well as discuss potential revenue options for the FY2027 budget. An update on the Virginia state budget will also be presented. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only work session.

• Presentation: Q3 Financial Results and FY2026 Year End Projections (David So)
• Presentation: FY2027 Budget Revenue Levers (David So)
• Presentation: Virginia State Budget Update (Cindy Mester)

The Budget and Finance Committee approved electronic participation for Council Member Justine Underhill, who was absent from the meeting due to medical reasons. The committee reviewed Q3 financial results, FY2026 year-end projections, FY2027 budget revenue levers, and a Virginia State Budget update.

• Approved electronic participation for Ms. Underhill (2-0)
• Reviewed Q3 Financial Results and FY2026 Year End Projections
• Reviewed FY2027 Budget Revenue Levers
• Reviewed Virginia State Budget Update

Human Services Advisory Council

The Human Services Advisory Council will hold discussions on the Teen Center, the Unity Club, and an update on the Virginia Village project. The meeting also includes public comment and regional commission updates. No votes or ordinance actions are listed.

• Teen Center discussion led by Ripal Patel
• Unity Club open discussion led by Ripal Patel
• Virginia Village project update by Dana Jones
• Regional Commission Updates – Area on Aging Commission by Irv Katz

Environmental Sustainability Council

The Environmental Sustainability Council will meet to approve previous minutes, hear public comments, and discuss liaison reports, a budget review, and Green Building Group activities. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific proposals or funding amounts detailed.

• Approval of February and March meeting minutes
• Budget Review discussion
• Green Building Group Activity update
• Liaison and subcommittee reports

The Environmental Sustainability Council unanimously approved a draft letter from the Falls Church Climate Action Network regarding the 2027 budget, with the condition that the final version not materially differ from the presented draft. The group also discussed the budget environment and postponed the Green Building activity.

• Approved February and March meeting minutes unanimously
• Approved motion to allow Sarah Bayldon remote participation unanimously
• Approved motion to endorse FCCAN budget letter unanimously
• Postponed Green Building activity to next meeting
• Motion to lead May 14 green building tour proposed

Arts and Humanities Council of Falls Church

The Arts and Humanities Council will hold a regular meeting with updates on utility box art wraps, the annual report, FC250 committee, and Arts Day planning. The agenda includes approval of March 2026 minutes and public comment. No votes on contracts or ordinances are scheduled.

• Utility Box Art Wraps Part 2 Presentation
• Visit Falls Church Website Input for OCOM
• AHC Annual Report Update
• FC250 Committee Update
• City of Falls Church Arts Day Planning Update

Library Board of Trustees

The provided text is only a cover page with links to the actual agenda and draft minutes in PDF format. No specific discussion items are listed in the text. The meeting will be held in person with online access via Microsoft Teams.

• Agenda and minutes available as separate PDF documents; specific items not provided in text.

The Library Board of Trustees met on March 18, 2026, and approved the February 4 meeting minutes and the cancellation of the August 19 board meeting because the library director will be on leave. The board also received a library report highlighting rising statistics, upcoming programs, and building updates, along with updates from the Foundation, City Council liaison, and Arts and Humanities Council. No other business was discussed.

• Approved February 4, 2026, meeting minutes
• Approved cancellation of August 19, 2026, board meeting

Housing Commission

The Housing Commission will discuss updates on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), an affordable homeownership program, and the Virginia Village development. No votes or decisions are scheduled; these are discussion items only.

• Housing ADU Updates from staff
• Affordable Homeownership Program Discussion
• Virginia Village Updates with consultant report
• Joint meeting with Planning Commission on May 6

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the March meeting. No other formal actions or votes were recorded; the remainder of the session consisted of staff updates on ADUs, affordable homeownership contracts, the Virginia Village project, and a community needs assessment.

• Approved March meeting minutes

Falls Church250 Committee

The Falls Church250 Committee is meeting to discuss new business including the Demystifying Democracy Program, a closing brainstorm for the 250th anniversary, and a tree planting/giveaway update. Ongoing business includes updates on the Soap Box Conversations series, organization outreach, the FC250 video series, and Memorial Day involvement. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from March 2026 and public comment.

• Demystifying Democracy Program discussion
• Closing 250 Anniversary Brainstorm
• Tree Planting/Giveaway Update
• Soap Box Conversations Program Series Update
• FC250 & Memorial Day planning

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear four variance applications for property setbacks, including a continued case from February. Applicants seek to reduce required setbacks to build porches, a sunroom, and an addition on single-family homes. The board will also approve meeting minutes from February 12, 2026.

• Continued variance V1675-26: rear setback of 24 ft 2 in instead of 40 ft at 303 E. Broad Street (R-1A zone)
• V1676-26: front setback of 24 ft instead of 30 ft along Hillier Street at 116 South Oak Street (R-1A zone)
• V1677-26: side setback of 9 ft instead of 10 ft at 928 North Quesada Street (R-1B zone)
• V1678-26: side setback of 3.1 ft instead of 10 ft at 319 N Maple Avenue (R-1A zone)

The Board discussed a variance application to allow a 9-foot side yard setback for a rear covered porch at 928 North Quesada Street. The applicant requested the variance because moving the porch one foot to meet current requirements would interfere with existing windows. No final decision was recorded in the provided text.

• Discussed variance V1677-26 for a rear covered porch at 928 North Quesada Street

Recreation & Parks Advisory Board

The Falls Church Recreation & Parks Advisory Board will meet to discuss updates on Firefly Forest and Cavalier Trail Park projects, along with the Farmers Market. The board will also approve minutes from the March 11 meeting and receive a Recreation Director's report. The agenda is largely procedural with no votes on new ordinances or fee changes.

• Park project updates: Firefly Forest and Cavalier Trail Park
• Discussion of the Farmers Market
• Approval of March 11, 2026 meeting minutes
• Recreation Director's report
• Public petitions and board member petitions

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

The Falls Church City Council will review its upcoming schedule and meeting agendas. In a closed session, members will discuss the City Manager’s resignation and performance requirements for a successor. The same closed session will consider retaining a recruitment firm to fill the City Manager position.

• Roll Call
• Electronic Participation Motions
• Discuss Council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas
• Closed session to discuss City Manager’s resignation and performance requirements
• Closed session to consider retaining a recruitment firm for the City Manager position

The Falls Church City Council met April 6, 2026 to schedule upcoming meeting agendas and discuss procedural items. No votes were taken and no substantive decisions were made. The meeting adjourned after reviewing upcoming action items, work sessions, and hearing an update on the city manager recruitment process.

City Council Committee: Appointments

The Appointments Committee will interview five new applicants and consider three reappointments for various city boards and commissions. Key items include three candidates vying for one unexpired term on the Economic Development Authority.

• Interview of Meredith Cavan for Arts and Humanities Council (at-large, unexpired term through Feb 2029)
• Interview of Jessie McLain for Architectural Advisory Board (unexpired term through May 2028)
• Three applicants (Brian Pendelton, Amanda Vega, Kelly Millspaugh Thompson) for one EDA vacancy (unexpired term through Nov 2027)
• Reappointment request for Amy Crumpton to Urban Forestry Commission (term Apr 2026–Mar 2029)
• Reappointment request for Tim Roche to Urban Forestry Commission (term Apr 2026–Mar 2029)

The committee voted to enter a closed session to discuss prospective candidates, then voted to reconvene in open session. Finally, it voted to certify that only exempt matters were discussed in the closed session. All three motions passed unanimously.

• Motion to enter closed session passed (unanimous 3‑0)
• Motion to reconvene in open session passed (unanimous 3‑0)
• Motion to certify compliance with open‑meeting law passed (unanimous 3‑0)

Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation

The Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation will discuss and potentially adopt its 2026 priorities and next steps for an Oak Street Elementary School safety memo. They will also receive updates on the annual paving program and the Urban Design Master Plan. Public comments are accepted until April 7.

• Discussion of Oak Street Elementary School safety memo and staff response matrix
• Consideration of 2026 CACT Priorities for adoption
• DPW Annual Paving Program update presentation
• Urban Design Master Plan update presentation
• NTC Monthly Update

The committee approved the March 2026 minutes and discussed a $700,000 reduction in the paving program budget. Staff provided updates on the Urban Design Master Plan consolidation and the status of several Neighborhood Traffic Calming projects. No new transportation ordinances were decided.

• Adopted agenda (6-0)
• Approved March 2026 minutes (6-0)
• Approved meeting extension to 9:15 p.m. (7-0)

Architectural Advisory Board

The Architectural Advisory Board will consider a site plan application for redeveloping an existing dental office at 815 W Broad St, and provide feedback on the Urban Design Master Plan, an update to the City's Streetscape Guidelines and Design Guidelines. The board will also review its draft annual report to City Council.

• Site plan application for redevelopment at 815 W Broad St (dental office between S Spring and S Oak St)
• Feedback on Urban Design Master Plan update to Streetscape Guidelines and City Design Guidelines (amendment to Comprehensive Plan Chapter 3)
• Draft annual report to City Council scheduled for April 13, 2026
• Approval of draft minutes from January 15 and March 11, 2026 meetings