Falls Church public meetings in 2021
35 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Committee: Government Operations
The City Council Government Operations Committee will meet at noon on December 16, 2021. The single agenda item is a meeting with staff from the Racial Equity Action Team.
- Meeting with staff Racial Equity Action Team
City Council Committee: Appointments
The committee is reviewing several new applicants and reappointment requests for various city boards and commissions. The meeting includes interviews for the Housing Commission and the Northern Virginia Community College Board.
- New applicant Hannah Jordan for the Housing Commission
- Exit interview for Pete Davis of the Housing Commission
- New applicant Tommy Goodwin for the Northern Virginia Community College Board
- Reappointment request for Jonathan Ross to the Historical Commission
- Reappointment requests for the Historic Architectural Review Board, Board of Zoning Appeals, and City Employee Review Board
Environmental Sustainability Council
The Environmental Sustainability Council is meeting to discuss the Founders Row II project and proposed input for the FCCPS Strategic Plan. The body will also receive updates on action priorities including green buildings, stormwater, and carbon-neutral government.
- Review of Founders Row II schedule and discussion
- Proposed ESC input to FCCPS Strategic Plan
- Updates on Green Buildings, Stormwater, and Bikeable City priorities
- Updates on Parking & Transit and Carbon-neutral government priorities
- Review and approval of October 21st, 2021 minutes
Human Services Advisory Council
The Human Services Advisory Council will meet to discuss the application process for the Fiscal Year 2023 Community Services Fund and review Department of Family Services caseload data. The body will also address the proposed Founders Row II development and social equity community training.
- Community Services Fund application process for Fiscal Year 2023
- Review of Department of Family Services caseload data
- Founders Row II proposed development
- Social equity community training
Aurora House Citizens' Advisory Committee
The committee is meeting to discuss the budget process between Arlington and Falls Church and the needs of Aurora House residents. Members will also review meeting rules and consider a potential summer internship program.
- Election of new Chair
- Budget process between Arlington and Falls Church
- Fundraising needs
- Potential summer internship program
- Activities and needs of Aurora House residents
City Council Committee: Appointments
The committee is meeting to interview and review candidates for vacancies and reappointments. This includes evaluating two applicants for one term on the Economic Development Authority.
- Economic Development Authority: Reappointment request for James Coyle and application from Carolyn Welch
- Board of Zoning Appeals: Reappointment request for alternate Kristine Ward
- Arts and Humanities Council of Falls Church: Appointment request for Elise Bengston (Chamber of Commerce Representative)
City Council Committee: Government Operations
The City Council Government Operations Committee is meeting to discuss art for the Council Chambers. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Council Chambers Art
Environmental Sustainability Council
The Environmental Sustainability Council is meeting to discuss the Founders Row II review and the legislative agenda. The body will also review reports from subcommittees and provide updates on action priorities including green buildings and carbon-neutral government.
- Founders Row II review
- Legislative agenda – ETS request; VML
- Meridian High School tour discussion
- Action priority updates for Green Buildings, Stormwater, Bikeable City, Parking & Transit, Carbon-neutral government, Green infrastructure, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Human Services Advisory Council
The Human Services Advisory Council will discuss the proposed Founders Row II development and a charter amendment regarding board member qualifications. The body will also review an American Legion presentation and recruitment of people with disabilities for city boards.
- Founders Row II proposed development
- Proposed Charter Amendment to remove qualified voter requirement for board and commission appointees
- American Legion presentation
- Affordable housing homeownership program
- Social equity community training
Environmental Sustainability Council
The Environmental Sustainability Council will review a draft Community Climate and Energy Action Plan and the ESC Action Plan. The meeting includes updates on the Fellows Property and reports from three subcommittees.
- Draft Community Climate and Energy Action Plan
- ESC Action Plan
- Fellows Property update
- Public comments regarding RainSmart and Stormwater
- Subcommittee reports from ETS, ETG, and HRTG
City Council Committee: Appointments
The City Council Appointments Committee is meeting to interview new applicants and review reappointment requests for various city boards and commissions. This process determines who will fill vacancies and serve on advisory bodies.
- Interview of Michael Trauberman and Peter Kien for West Falls Community Development Authority
- Interview of Christopher Weir for Architectural Advisory Board (non-resident consultant)
- Interview of Joseph Rollo for City Employee Review Board
- Reappointment request for Albert Bitici (Architectural Advisory Board)
- Reappointment requests for Charles O’Hara (Recreation and Parks Advisory Board) and Paul Baldino (Northern Virginia Regional Parks Authority Board)
Human Services Advisory Council
The council will hear presentations on affordable housing and the American Legion. Members will discuss human services needs in new development and the COVID-19 response for vulnerable residents.
- Affordable housing presentation
- American Legion presentation
- Discussion of human services needs in new development
- COVID-19 response to vulnerable residents
- Social equity community training
Environmental Sustainability Council
The Environmental Sustainability Council will meet to discuss the Park Avenue Great Street project and prepare for a City Council work session on July 19, 2021. The body will also review development plans for Founders II and One City Center.
- Park Avenue Great Street project update
- Development plan reviews for Founders II and One City Center
- Preparation for July 19 City Council work session
- Subcommittee reports from ETS, ETG, and HRTG
- Stormwater Task Force update
Aurora House Citizens' Advisory Committee
The Aurora House Citizens' Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a Group Home Manager's report and discuss new business. The committee will review a new scholarship application and discuss deliverables and candidates from Arlington County.
- Review of New Scholarship Application
- Discussion of Arlington County Deliverable List
- Preparation for additional Arlington candidates
Environmental Sustainability Council
The Council is planning priority topics for a proposed meeting with City Council regarding environment and land use. The agenda includes discussions on greenhouse gas emissions mitigation and safe routes to schools.
- Planning for proposed meeting with City Council on Environment and Land Use
- Discussion of GHG emissions mitigation in the Special Exceptions process
- CACT safe routes to schools
- Subcommittee reports from ETS, ETG, and HRTG
- Stormwater Task Force updates
Human Services Advisory Council
The Human Services Advisory Council will meet to review and approve rent relief payments for seniors and persons with disabilities. The body will also receive a report on the Affordable Housing Fund and discuss citizenship requirements for boards and commissions.
- Review and approval of Rent Relief payments for seniors and persons with disabilities
- Report on the Affordable Housing Fund
- Discussion of citizenship requirement for participation in boards and commissions
- Social equity community training update
City Council Committee: Appointments
The committee is meeting to interview candidates for vacancies and reappointments for terms ending in June. The session focuses on the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Library Board of Trustees.
- Interview of Kristine Ward for Board of Zoning Appeals (Alternate)
- Interview of John Lawrence for Library Board of Trustees
- Interview of Janis Johnson for Library Board of Trustees
- Reappointment request for Kathleen Tysse for Library Board of Trustees
Environmental Sustainability Council
The Environmental Sustainability Council will discuss energy policy, including electric vehicle and greenhouse gas recommendations. The body will also review the City Council Work Plan regarding equity and receive subcommittee reports.
- Equity & the City Council Work Plan discussion
- Energy Policy discussion including EV and GHG recommendations
- Subcommittee reports from ETS, ETG, and HRTG
- Stormwater Task Force updates
- Review and approval of April 15th, 2021 minutes
Aurora House Citizens' Advisory Committee
The Aurora House Citizens' Advisory Committee is meeting to review the Group Home Manager's report and discuss new business. The committee will address equity and ongoing COVID-19 concerns regarding family health and the needs of residents.
- Equity review
- 2021 fundraising
- Family health safety under COVID-19
- Needs of the girls under COVID-19
Human Services Advisory Council
The Human Services Advisory Council will meet virtually to discuss the reallocation of unused Community Services Funds.
- Discussion of reallocation of unused Community Services Funds
City Council Committee: Appointments
The committee is reviewing candidates for vacancies and reappointments for city boards and commissions. This includes interviews for the Planning Commission and requests for reappointment to advisory committees.
- Planning Commission interviews: Daniel Polinsky and Derek Hyra
- Library Board of Trustees exit interview: Donald Camp
- Fairfax County Advisory Social Services Board applicant: Mary Wilcox
- Aurora House Citizens’ Advisory Committee reappointment request: Christina Goodwin
- Fairfax Area Commission on Aging reappointment request: Martha Cooper
Environmental Sustainability Council
The Energy Transition Subcommittee will discuss recommendations for electric vehicle infrastructure and the Greenhouse Gas Action Plan. The subcommittee may also consider regrouping with the Environmental Sustainability Council.
- Electric Vehicle infrastructure recommendations to City Council
- Possible regrouping of ETS and ESC
- One City Center Project discussion
- GHG emissions voluntary concessions language
- Greenhouse Gas Action Plan review
Environmental Sustainability Council
The Environmental Sustainability Council will meet to discuss the City Council work plan and the 'Environment for Everyone' initiative. The body will also review updates on several local development projects and receive subcommittee reports.
- Discussion of Founders Row II development project
- Discussion of West Falls Church Economic Development Project
- Discussion of One City Center and Broad and Washington (Insight) projects
- Introduction on equity by Jennifer Carroll, MRSPL Library Director
- Updates from the Stormwater Task Force
Human Services Advisory Council
The Human Services Advisory Council will discuss the proposed FY 2022 Budget and receive reports from virtual town halls regarding specific development projects. The meeting also includes discussions on COVID-19 responses for vulnerable residents and social equity community training.
- Proposed FY 2022 Budget
- Founders Row II Special Exception and Rezoning Application report
- West Falls Economic Development project report
- COVID-19 response to vulnerable residents
- Social equity community training
City Council Committee: Appointments
The Mayor will meet with City Council staff to discuss the Council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas. This is a procedural meeting open to the public.
- Discussion of Council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas
Environmental Sustainability Council
The Energy Transition Subcommittee will discuss building weatherization, electric vehicle infrastructure, and solar campaigns. The subcommittee will also review items related to the Greenhouse Gas Action Plan.
- Building Energy Efficiency – Weatherization discussion with Ryan van Patten, LEAP
- Electric Vehicles – Voluntary Concessions for EV infrastructure; EV Ready and EVSE Installed Benchmarking
- Solar Campaigns – Solarize; Capital Area Solar Co-op
- Greenhouse Gas Action Plan – Comp Plan Environment Chapter 5; Chapter 5 Action Items
Environmental Sustainability Council
The Environmental Sustainability Council and the Energy Transition Subcommittee are meeting to discuss local and regional environmental policies. The agenda includes a guest presentation on Arlington's policies and updates on legislative and local projects.
- Guest speaker John Bloom on Environmental Policy in Arlington
- Discussion on the 2021 Virginia Legislative Session
- Status update on the West Falls Church Economic Development Project
- Solarize 2021 campaign
- Review and approval of January and February minutes
City Council Committee: Appointments
The committee is reviewing vacancies and reappointment requests for several city boards and commissions. Members will interview one new applicant and ten individuals seeking reappointment or appointment to unexpired terms.
- Interview of Mary Wilcox for Human Services Advisory Council
- Reappointment request for Anne Norloff for Human Services Advisory Council
- Reappointment requests for five members of the Environmental Sustainability Council
- Reappointment request for Cinda Rose for Historic Architectural Review Board
- Appointment request for Maureen Budetti for Arts & Humanities Council of Falls Church
Historic Architectural Review Board
The Historic Architectural Review Board will meet virtually to hear a presentation regarding public art. No other decisions or legislative actions are listed on the agenda.
- Public Art Presentation by Ms. Bazemore
Environmental Sustainability Council
The Environmental Sustainability Council is holding a joint meeting with the Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation. The body will discuss cycling in the city and receive an update on LED streetlight conversion.
- Discussion on Cycling in the City of Falls Church
- LED Streetlight Conversion Update
City Council Committee: Appointments
The committee is meeting to interview new applicants and consider reappointment requests for various city boards and commissions. These roles include positions on the Environmental Sustainability Council and the Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Transportation.
- Interviews for Environmental Sustainability Council: Stephanie Hamilton and Joseph Schiarizzi
- Interview for Urban Forestry Commission: Mike Nichols
- Interviews for Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Transportation: Jessica Hegenbart, Andrew Olesen, Jason Garman, and Arthur Agin
- Reappointment request for Historic Architecture Review Board: Kimball Winn
- Reappointment requests for Human Services Advisory Council (Alisa Macht) and Board of Equalization (Aaron Ford)
Environmental Sustainability Council
The Environmental Sustainability Council Education Task Group is meeting to discuss Operation Earthwatch. The group will select a t-shirt design and conduct planning for the end of the school year.
- Tshirt design selection
- End of school year planning
Environmental Sustainability Council
The Environmental Sustainability Council Energy Transition Subcommittee is meeting to discuss greenhouse gas emission reductions and electric vehicle infrastructure. The group will also review solar access programs and provide input on the Special Exceptions ordinance.
- ESC input to Planning Commission regarding proposed changes to the Special Exceptions (SE) ordinance
- Use of voluntary concessions at Broad & Washington for GHG emission reductions
- Voluntary concessions for electric vehicles
- Electric vehicle charging infrastructure and survey
- SCC-approved solar access programs
Environmental Sustainability Council
The Environmental Sustainability Council is meeting to review the Fellows Property proposal and the West Falls Church LEED ND scorecard. The body will also receive staff reports on City Hall's LEED Silver certification and regional climate resilience planning.
- Fellows Property Proposal presented by Stacey Evers
- West Falls Church LEED ND scorecard review
- Proposed amendment of the Primary and Secondary Special Exception Criteria
- City Hall LEED Silver certification checklist and celebration
- Climate Resilience Planning Regional Summary and NVRC Dashboard
Environmental Sustainability Council
The Environmental Sustainability Council Energy Transition Subcommittee is meeting to review staff reports and electric vehicle policy. The body will discuss climate planning, student involvement, and cost of ownership data from Consumer Reports.
- AchiEVe policy options for electric vehicles
- Consumer Reports on Cost of Ownership for electric vehicles
- Staff report on climate planning
- Staff report on student involvement
- Review and approval of November and December minutes