Falls Church public meetings in 2025

Arts and Humanities Council of Falls Church

The Falls Church250 Committee unanimously approved a motion to allow Christine Lee Buchholz to join the meeting virtually. The committee also unanimously approved the November 2025 minutes and then adjourned the meeting. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved virtual participation for Christine Lee Buchholz (unanimous)
• Approved November 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Human Services Advisory Council

The Human Services Advisory Council will hear a homelessness strategic planning effort update and a food emergency update. It will also get input from boards and commissions for the upcoming council retreat and an update on the Community Services Fund grant. Public comments will be accepted before the meeting and read during the session.

• Homelessness Strategic Planning Effort meeting update – Sue Armstrong
• Food emergency update – Dana Jones
• Board and Commission input for Council Retreat – Ripal Patel
• Community Services Fund grant update – Ripal Patel
• Public comment period – Jeff Person, Chair

The council adopted the agenda and approved the previous meeting minutes unanimously. Members voted to move the January 2026 meeting from the 15th to the 13th and to extend the start time to 8:30 PM. No other policy actions were decided at this meeting.

• Agenda adopted (unanimous)
• Minutes approved (unanimous)
• January meeting changed to Jan 13, 6:30‑8:30 PM (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Falls Church Mary Riley Styles Public Library Board of Trustees meeting on Dec. 17, 2025 will be held in person at the Upper‑Level Floor Conference Room, 120 N Virginia Avenue, and streamed via Microsoft Teams. Board members will consider three documents: the meeting agenda (2025.12.17_LIBRARYBOARDAGENDA.PDF), draft minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting (2025.11.19_DRAFT_BOARD_MTG_MINUTES.PDF), and a library statistics report (LIBRARY_STATISTICS.PDF). No other agenda items are listed in the provided text.

• Review Library Board Meeting Agenda (2025.12.17_LIBRARYBOARDAGENDA.PDF)
• Review Draft Meeting Minutes from November 19, 2025 (2025.11.19_DRAFT_BOARD_MTG_MINUTES.PDF)
• Review Library Statistics report (LIBRARY_STATISTICS.PDF)

The board discussed a petition to designate a library parking space for electric vehicles and agreed the library is not a suitable location, recommending the request be taken to the City Council. The board also approved the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Declined library parking space for electric cars (board agreement)
• Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council Committee: Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee will hold a closed session to discuss and consider performance reviews for the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk. No other agenda items are listed.

• Closed session to discuss performance reviews of City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk

The Government Operations Committee voted unanimously to enter a closed session to discuss performance reviews for the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk. It then voted unanimously to reconvene in open session. Finally, it voted unanimously to certify that only exempt public business was addressed in the closed session. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved motion to enter closed session (3 AYE)
• Approved motion to reconvene in open session (3 AYE)
• Approved motion to certify closed‑session compliance (3 AYE)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review a variance application for a residential property. The board will also approve minutes from the November 13, 2025, meeting.

• Variance application V1673-25 for a 14-foot wide second driveway at 906 Madison Lane to access an accessory dwelling unit

Recreation & Parks Advisory Board

The Recreation & Parks Advisory Board will meet to receive a report from the Recreation Director. The board is scheduled to discuss updates regarding park projects.

• Park project updates

The board approved Brendan Kelly's remote participation after a roll‑call vote. The November 12, 2025 meeting minutes were approved, with one member abstaining. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved remote participation for Brendan Kelly (motion passed by roll call)
• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (motion by Bill Ackerman, seconded by Charley O’Hara; all approved, one abstention)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion by Michael Bracken, seconded by Bill Ackerman; all in favor)

Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation

The Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation will review updates from the Department of Public Works and the NTC. The committee is scheduled to adopt its 2025 Annual Report and discuss next steps for the Oak Street Elementary School Safety Memo.

• Adoption of CACT 2025 Annual Report
• Discussion of Oak Street Elementary School Safety Memo next steps
• Review of 2025 Transportation Dashboard
• CIP Quarterly Update
• NTC Monthly Update

The Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation adopted its agenda and approved the November 2025 minutes, each by a 6‑0 vote. The committee also adopted the 2025 draft annual report with a 6‑0 vote. It granted three‑month extensions for the Fowler Street and Poplar Drive Hill working groups to reach consensus. The City Council asked the committee to submit transportation priorities by Jan 21.

• Agenda adopted (6‑0)
• November 2025 minutes approved (6‑0)
• 2025 draft annual report adopted (6‑0)
• Granted three‑month extension for Fowler Street deliberations (vote not recorded)
• Granted three‑month extension for Poplar Drive Hill working group (vote not recorded)

Housing Commission

The Housing Commission will review updates on the Affordable Housing Fund and a Community Needs Assessment RFP. The body will also discuss updates regarding ADUs, Virginia Village, AHP, and CDBG/HOME.

• Affordable Housing Fund discussion
• Community Needs Assessment RFP update
• ADU updates
• Virginia Village updates
• CDBG/HOME updates

The Housing Commission approved the December 9, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Jordan and a second by Ben. No other formal actions were taken; discussions on the affordable‑housing budget and a community‑needs‑assessment RFP were informational only. The commission then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Jordan, seconded by Ben)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Sara, seconded by Jordan)

Falls Church250 Committee

The Falls Church250 Committee meeting on December 8, 2025 will approve the November 2025 minutes and consider new business items, including a memo to the City Council and a Soap Box Conversations presentation. The committee will also receive updates on organization outreach and the FC250 video series subcommittee. No formal decisions beyond minutes approval are indicated.

• Approve November 2025 minutes
• Memo to City Council (new business)
• Soap Box Conversations presentation (new business)
• Report back on organization outreach (ongoing business)
• FC250’s video series subcommittee update (ongoing business)

The Falls Church250 Committee unanimously approved a motion allowing Christine Lee Buchholz to join the meeting virtually. The committee also unanimously approved the November 2025 minutes. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No final decisions were made on the memo to City Council or the Soap Box Conversations program.

• Approved virtual participation for Christine Lee Buchholz (unanimous)
• Approved November 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

The Mayor will meet with City Council staff to review the Council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas. The meeting includes a follow-up discussion regarding budget guidance.

• Budget Guidance Follow-Up Discussion

The mayor’s agenda meeting with staff on Dec. 3, 2025 reviewed upcoming council agenda items and scheduling. Topics included FY2027 budget guidance, upcoming council sessions, and various pending resolutions and contracts. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

City Council Committee: Appointments

The City Council Appointments Committee will interview candidates for open terms on the Urban Forestry, Historical, Economic Development, and Housing Commissions. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 8 p.m. in the Oak Room at City Hall.

• Interview: Sean O'Brien for Urban Forestry Commission
• Reappointment: Steve Hicks to Historical Commission
• Reappointment: James Coyle to Economic Development Authority
• Reappointment: Meredith Anderson to Housing Commission
• Reappointment: Sara Ferrara to Housing Commission

The Appointments Committee met on Dec. 3, 2025 to interview candidates for several city boards and commissions. Candidates included Sean O’Brien for the Urban Forestry Commission and reappointment requests for Steve Hicks (Historical Commission), James Coyle (Economic Development Authority), Meredith Anderson and Sara Ferrara (Housing Commission). No votes or appointments were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m.

Economic Development Authority

The Falls Church Economic Development Authority will approve the draft minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting, review a proposed Memorandum of Understanding with Virginia Village, and discuss marketing initiatives including a new logo and upcoming Restaurant Week. The board will also hear business updates, set dates for the 2026 EDA meetings, and accept public comments submitted by December 1.

• Approval of draft minutes from the Nov 4, 2025 EDA meeting
• Review of the Virginia Village Memorandum of Understanding (draft terms)
• Marketing update: general update, logo discussion, Restaurant Week, Winter Wonderland debrief
• Business updates and new openings
• Discussion of 2026 EDA meeting dates and annual notice

The Economic Development Authority board approved the draft minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting by a 6‑0 vote. The board also unanimously approved the revised "The Little City" logo to meet ADA compliance. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved Nov 4, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Approved revised "The Little City" logo (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Falls Church Board of Equalization will hold an organizational meeting. Members will elect a board officer, establish and vote on board procedures, and set the 2025 hearing schedule. The meeting includes introductions, a public comment period, and a discussion segment before adjournment.

• Election of Board of Equalization officer
• Establishment of Board of Equalization procedures
• Vote on Board of Equalization procedures
• Elaboration of the 2025 Board of Equalization hearing schedule

The Board unanimously elected Brian Pendleton as Chairperson and Laura Hodges as Secretary. A unanimous vote adopted the revised Board of Equalization rules and procedures. The board also approved a hearing schedule for January, including dates on Jan 5, 7, 12, 14, 15 and alternate dates on Jan 20‑22.

• Brian Pendleton elected Chairperson (unanimous)
• Laura Hodges elected Secretary (unanimous)
• Adopt revised BOE rules and procedures (unanimous)
• Approve January hearing dates: Jan 5, 7, 12, 14, 15 (approved)
• Approve alternate hearing dates: Jan 20, 21, 22 (approved)
• Set hearing notices to be mailed Dec 11, 2025 (approved)
• No items were tabled

City Council Committee: Government Operations

The City Council Government Operations Committee will meet to review recruitment statistics. The committee is also scheduled to discuss a council retreat.

• Recruitment Stats
• Council Retreat Discussion

The Government Operations Committee approved electronic participation for Council Member Laura Downs, Council Member Marybeth Connelly, and Council Member Erin Flynn under the City Council’s Policy for Remote Participation. The motions passed with vote counts of 2‑0 for Downs and 3‑0 for Connelly and Flynn. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved electronic participation for Laura Downs (Delaware) – passed 2-0
• Approved electronic participation for Marybeth Connelly (Pennsylvania) – passed 3-0
• Approved electronic participation for Erin Flynn (Falls Church) – passed 3-0

Falls Church250 Committee

The Video Series Subcommittee of the Falls Church250 Committee is meeting to discuss ongoing business. The primary focus is to finalize the themes and schedule for a video series.

• Approval of October 2025 minutes
• Finalization of themes and schedule for Video Series

The subcommittee unanimously approved the October 2025 minutes. It finalized the monthly themes and schedule for the 2026 Falls Church250 video series. The committee decided to offer a $250 honorarium to each speaker, with flexibility for adjustments. Holly Irwin and Callie Hawkins were assigned to contact potential speakers.

• Approved October 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Finalized monthly themes and schedule for 2026 video series
• Decided to offer $250 honorarium to each speaker (adjustable)
• Tasked Holly Irwin and Callie Hawkins to reach out to potential speakers

Arts and Humanities Council of Falls Church

The Arts and Humanities Council will meet on November 20, 2025 at City Hall to consider several updates. Items include a sign update for the community center gym, the council’s annual report, and ongoing business such as a letter to the EDA, a committee update, and planning for Falls Church Arts Day. No formal decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Community Center Gym Sign Update
• AHC Annual Report
• Letter to EDA on Visit Falls Church website
• FC250 Committee Update
• Falls Church Arts Day Planning Update

Environmental Sustainability Council

The Environmental Sustainability Council will vote on letters regarding the Comprehensive Plan Chapter 8 update and the Special Exception process. The body will also receive presentations on tree canopy code changes, the C-PACE program, and the Gordon Road Triangle.

• Vote on ESC letter regarding Comprehensive Plan Chapter 8 Update
• Vote on ESC letter regarding Special Exception Process Memo
• Motion for support of 'Better Walking and Biking to School' letter from Bike Falls Church
• Presentation on Tree Canopy Code Changes
• Presentation on C-PACE Program and Locality Agreements

The council endorsed the Bike Falls Church letter encouraging walking and biking to school. It approved the October meeting minutes. The council recommended that the City Council adopt the proposed tree‑canopy code changes for commercial properties. It also recommended that the City Council adopt the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C‑PACE) financing program.

• Endorsed Bike Falls Church letter and authorized ESC to sign (unanimous)
• Approved October ESC meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council adopt tree‑canopy code changes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council adopt C‑PACE financing program (unanimous, Mike abstained)
• Moved Gordon Road Triangle presentation up the agenda (unanimous)
• Approved ESC comments on Comprehensive Plan Chapter 8 (unanimous)
• Approved ESC letter to City Council on special‑exception green building criteria (unanimous)
• Approved motion to amend agenda for Gordon Road Triangle presentation (unanimous)

Human Services Advisory Council

The Human Services Advisory Council will meet to conduct leadership elections and receive updates on food emergencies and grant timelines. The meeting also includes introductions for Housing and Human Services staff.

• Election for Chair and Vice Chair
• Food emergency update
• Community Services Fund grant timeline
• Housing and Human Services Staff Introduction
• Regional Commission Updates

The agenda and minutes were adopted unanimously. Jeff Person was elected chair and Nicole Newman vice chair, both unanimously approved. The council approved a $25,000 emergency financial assistance allocation for food distribution. The January 15 meeting was extended by 30 minutes.

• Agenda adoption approved unanimously
• Minutes approval approved unanimously
• Jeff Person elected HSAC Chair (unanimously approved)
• Nicole Newman elected HSAC Vice Chair (motion passed)
• Approved $25,000 emergency financial assistance for food distribution
• Extended Jan 15 meeting to 8:30 PM (extra half hour)
• No regional commission updates reported
• Shelter provider remains New Hope Housing

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

The Mayor will meet with City Council staff on November 19, 2025 to review the Council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas. The meeting is virtual via Microsoft Teams and is open to the public. Items on the agenda include roll call, electronic participation motions, discussion of the schedule, and adjournment.

• Roll call
• Electronic participation motions
• Discuss council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas
• Adjourn

The Mayor's agenda meeting with staff was called to order by Letty Hardi at 8:34 a.m. on November 19, 2025. Its purpose was to discuss scheduling items for future City Council agenda sessions. The minutes list upcoming reports, readings, and consent items but record no approvals, denials, or other substantive actions.

Urban Forestry Commission

The Urban Forestry Commission will approve the October meeting minutes, consider a fine appeal for 624 S. Washington St., and receive staff updates that include a proposed amendment to the Tree Canopy Code. Additional items are a City Council calendar update and other staff information.

• Approval of the October minutes
• Fine appeal for 624 S. Washington St.
• Tree Canopy Code amendment (staff update)
• City Council calendar update
• General staff updates

The Urban Forestry Commission approved the August 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. Commissioners discussed an appeal of a $15,875 fine for unauthorized tree cutting and agreed to defer deciding the final fine amount. No other actions were taken.

• Approved August 2025 UFC minutes (voice vote)
• Deferred decision on $15,875 fine for unauthorized tree cutting

Library Board of Trustees

The Mary Riley Styles Public Library Board of Trustees will meet on November 19, 2025 at 120 N Virginia Avenue in Falls Church. The agenda PDF, draft minutes from October 15, 2025, and library statistics are linked for the meeting. Specific items to be decided or discussed are not listed in the provided text, so no concrete actions can be identified here.

The Board of Trustees approved the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes with a minor change after a motion by Robert Leopold and second by Steve Morse (Claire McCray abstained). The Board then approved the Legislative Agenda, incorporating Mr. Leopold’s edits, on a motion by Janis Johnson and second by Steve Morse. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:29 p.m. after a motion by Erin Cline and second by Steve Morse.

• Approved September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (minor change) – motion Leopold, second Morse
• Approved Legislative Agenda with Leopold's edits – motion Johnson, second Morse
• Adjourned meeting unanimously at 7:29 p.m. – motion Cline, second Morse

City Council Committee: Budget & Finance

The Budget & Finance Committee will receive the FY2026 first‑quarter financial report and discuss the FY2027 budget calendar. Members will also talk about commercial and industrial tax matters and plan the December 1 work session. The meeting concludes with any other business.

• FY2026 First Quarter Financial Report
• FY2027 Budget Calendar
• Commercial and Industrial Tax Discussion
• December 1 Work Session Agenda
• Other Business

The Falls Church Budget & Finance Committee met on November 14, 2025. Council members and staff attended and reviewed the agenda items, which included the FY2026 first‑quarter financial report, the FY2027 budget calendar, a commercial and industrial tax discussion, and a December 1 work‑session agenda. No actions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 9:37 a.m.

Falls Church250 Committee

The Falls Church250 Committee will approve the October 2025 meeting minutes and discuss finalizing the themes and schedule for its video series. No other agenda items are listed.

• Approve October 2025 minutes
• Finalize themes and schedule for video series

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider an old‑business variance (V1669‑25) submitted by Homer Perez and Grocery Outlet, Inc. for additional wall signs at 500 S Washington (zoned B‑3). It will also hear three new‑business residential variances—V1670‑25 for a screened porch at 714 Berry Street, V1671‑25 for a screened porch at 203 Buxton Road, and V1672‑25 for a wrap‑around porch at 817 Ridge Place (all zoned R‑1A). The meeting includes approval of the July 10 and September 11, 2025 minutes and a legislative update discussion.

• Variance V1669‑25: increase wall sign quantity to 5 and total sign area to 192 sq ft at 500 S Washington (B‑3)
• Variance V1670‑25: allow 10‑ft side‑yard setback and 27.16 % lot coverage for a screened porch at 714 Berry Street (R‑1A)
• Variance V1671‑25: allow 11 ft 1 in side‑yard setback and 26.5 % lot coverage for a screened porch at 203 Buxton Road (R‑1A)
• Variance V1672‑25: allow 9 ft 7⁄8 in side‑yard setback and 24 ft 5⁄8 in front‑yard setback for a wrap‑around porch at 817 Ridge Place (R‑1A)
• Approval of July 10 and September 11, 2025 meeting minutes

The Board of Zoning Appeals reviewed variance application V1669‑25 submitted by Homer Perez and Grocery Outlet, Inc. for additional wall signage at 500 South Washington Street. Staff presented the proposed sign dimensions and compared them to previous approvals. The board members discussed the location, size, and impact, but the minutes do not record a vote, motion, or final decision. No formal approval, denial, or tabling was documented.

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will consider actions on the June 30, 2025 actuarial valuation and an asset allocation study for Basic, Police, and OPEB plans. The board will also discuss the 2026 COLA calculation and review proposed city administrative fee recommendations for FY27.

• June 30, 2025 Actuarial Valuation Presentation Summary for Basic, Police, and OPEB
• Asset Allocation Study for Basic, Police, and OPEB
• City Administrative Fee Analysis and Recommendation for FY27
• Amendments to DB, OPEB, and DC Investment Policy Statements (IPS)
• Financial Services RFP Scoping and Evaluation Committee

Aurora House Citizens' Advisory Committee

The Aurora House Citizens' Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes, receive a group home manager's report, discuss scholarships, and address new business. The public can submit comments until 7:00 p.m. on November 13, 2025.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Group Home Manager’s Report
• Scholarships discussion
• New Business
• Public comments deadline: November 13, 2025

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

The mayor will meet with city council staff to review the council's meeting schedule and upcoming agenda items. The meeting is open to the public and will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. No formal decisions are listed; the focus is on discussion and coordination of future council business.

• Review council schedule
• Discuss upcoming meeting agendas

The meeting on November 12, 2025 was a Mayor’s agenda meeting with staff to discuss scheduling items for future City Council meetings. No votes, approvals, or other actions were recorded. The minutes list topics that will be considered at upcoming sessions but contain no substantive decisions.

Housing Commission

The Falls Church Housing Commission will review recent housing updates, including accessory dwelling units, Virginia Village, AHP, and CDBG/HOME programs. Commissioners will hear a presentation on the Fairfax Community Needs Assessment from a county Continuum of Care manager. The meeting also includes discussion of the commission's goals and public comments from residents.

• Fairfax Community Needs Assessment presentation by Stephen Knippler
• Discussion of Housing Commission Goals
• Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) updates
• Virginia Village program updates
• CDBG/HOME funding updates

The commission approved its meeting minutes. A motion to hold the FY26 CDBG and HOME funding allocation was moved and passed unanimously (4‑0). The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Jordan Hicks, seconded by Sara Ferrera)
• Paused FY26 CDBG and HOME funding allocation (motion by Sara Ferrera, vote 4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Jordan Hicks, seconded by Sara Ferrera)

Recreation & Parks Advisory Board

The Recreation & Parks Advisory Board will meet to discuss future planning for the Farmers Market. The board will also receive a report on the Comprehensive Plan Chapter 8 Update and park project updates.

• Farmers Market future planning presentation by Jennifere Brady
• Comprehensive Plan Chapter 8 Update
• Park Project Updates

The Recreation & Parks Advisory Board discussed the Farmers Market banner issue, reviewed the director’s report, and provided updates on the Cavalier Trail and Fellows Park projects. No motions to approve or deny items were recorded. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion.

Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation

The Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation will adopt the meeting agenda, review prior minutes, and receive reports from the City Council liaison and the NTC. Members will hear presentations on bike stop signs, the Missing Links sidewalk program, and micromobility devices, followed by a discussion of the Oak Street Elementary School safety memo. The committee will also discuss the 2025 CACT Annual Report and vote to elect a new chair.

• Election of chair (action item)
• Discussion of Oak Street Elementary School safety memo next steps
• Bike Falls Church presentation on W&OD stop signs
• Missing Links program and sidewalk repairs update
• Micromobility (shared mobility devices) update

The committee elected Tristan Southard as the new chair with a 7‑0 vote. The agenda and prior meeting minutes were approved unanimously (agenda 6‑0, October 8 minutes 6‑0, October 20 minutes 5‑0‑1). The meeting was extended twice (to 10:00 PM and to 10:15 PM) and adjourned with a 7‑0 vote.

• Adopt agenda (6-0)
• Approve October 8 minutes (6-0)
• Approve October 20 minutes (5-0-1, one abstention)
• Extend meeting to 10:00 PM (7-0)
• Extend meeting to 10:15 PM (7-0)
• Elect Tristan Southard as new CACT chair (7-0)
• Adjourn meeting (7-0)

City Council Committee: Appointments

The Appointments Committee will interview candidates and decide on appointments. It will consider appointing Marguerite Siemer to the Human Services Advisory Council for the terms 03/01/23–02/28/26 and 03/01/26–02/28/29. The committee will also conduct an exit interview for Brian Bowden, who served on the council from March 2022 to September 2025.

• Consider appointment of Marguerite Siemer to Human Services Advisory Council (terms 03/01/23–02/28/26 and 03/01/26–02/28/29)
• Conduct exit interview for Brian Bowden, departing member of Human Services Advisory Council (served March 2022–Sept 2025)

The committee met to interview a new applicant for the Human Services Advisory Council and to conduct an exit interview with a departing member. No appointments, reappointments, or other actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

City Council Committee: Legislative

The Legislative Committee will review updates from the VML conference, NOVA programs, DMV moves, and the Governor's proposed budget. It will discuss preparation for the 2026 General Assembly, including local parking code coordination with Senator Salim and input from boards and commissions. The committee will also set the council adoption schedule for November 17 and 24.

• Governor proposed budget December presentation
• 2026 General Assembly preparation – report board and commission input
• Proposed local parking code legislation – coordination with Senator Salim
• Council adoption schedule – November 17th and 24th
• DMV Moves/SJ28 resolutions updates

The Falls Church Legislative Committee met on November 7, 2025, and reviewed a range of topics including VML conference debrief, NOVA programs, DMV updates, the governor's proposed budget, 2026 General Assembly preparation, and federal workforce funding. No motions were adopted, no votes were taken, and no approvals or denials were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 9:39 a.m.

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will approve the draft minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting and hear public comments submitted by November 3. Staff will give updates on the permitting process consulting, commercial vacancy, and marketing efforts. An information item will present a draft update to Chapter 8 of the City’s Comprehensive Plan covering community facilities, infrastructure, utilities, and public services. Additional business updates and other issues will be discussed.

• Approval of draft Oct 7, 2025 EDA meeting minutes
• Permitting Process Consulting Update
• Draft Update to Chapter 8 of City’s Comprehensive Plan – information item only
• Commercial Vacancy Report
• Marketing Update – October 2025 Economic Development Office Business Update Newsletter

The Economic Development Authority approved the draft minutes from the Oct. 7, 2025 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled. Staff provided updates on permitting, the comprehensive plan draft, vacancy, marketing, and business matters, and discussed upcoming events.

• Approved Oct 7, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

Falls Church250 Committee

The Falls Church250 Committee will meet to consider funding for its 250 initiatives and to receive input on City 250 events. The committee will also hear a report on organization outreach and a briefing from the video series subcommittee. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Funding for 250 Initiatives
• FC250 Committee Input for City 250 Events
• Report Back on Organization Outreach
• FC250’s Video Series Subcommittee Brief

The Falls Church250 Committee unanimously approved Todd Hermann's virtual participation, approved the October 2025 minutes, and then unanimously adjourned the meeting. The committee noted the City Council's pending $25,000 allocation for 250 initiatives and discussed ideas for future events.

• Approved virtual participation for Todd Hermann (unanimous)
• Approved October 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting adjournment (unanimous)

Public Utilities Commission

The Falls Church Public Utilities Commission will meet on Oct. 29, 2025. Commissioners will approve the prior meeting minutes, receive public comments, and introduce two new staff members. The agenda includes a discussion of best practices for addressing illegal connections to private lateral sewers, referencing a pilot study from St. Petersburg. The meeting will end with open discussion before adjourning.

• Approve minutes from the previous meeting
• Receive public comments submitted by 4 pm on the meeting day
• Introduce new City Engineer Tahir Benabdi and Senior Sanitary Sewer Engineer Reza Ravandoust
• Discuss best practices for illegal private lateral sewer connections, citing St. Petersburg pilot study
• Open discussion and adjournment

The Public Utility Commission approved the minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting. No public comments were received. Commissioners discussed goals and stormwater topics but took no further action. The next meeting was scheduled for July 23, 2025.

• Approved minutes from July 17, 2025 meeting
• Scheduled next meeting for July 23, 2025

Falls Church250 Committee

The Video Series Subcommittee is meeting to establish its leadership and operational framework. The group will discuss the schedule and logistics for a video series related to Falls Church250.

• Election of a Chair
• Adoption of a Virtual Participation Agreement
• Determination of schedule and logistics for the video series

The Falls Church250 Committee video series subcommittee approved virtual participation agreements by unanimous vote. The group decided that electing a chair was unnecessary and appointed Holly Irwin as the project lead. They also adopted a monthly video series schedule with specific themes for each month of 2026.

• Approved virtual participation agreements (unanimous)
• Decided not to elect a chair; Holly Irwin designated as lead
• Adopted monthly video series schedule with themes from January to December

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

The City Council Mayor will meet with staff to review the council’s meeting schedule and upcoming agenda items. The discussion will focus on coordinating future council meetings and ensuring agenda items are prepared. No formal actions or votes are scheduled.

• Roll call of council members
• Electronic participation motions
• Discussion of council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas
• Adjournment

The October 22, 2025 Mayor’s Agenda Meeting with Staff was held to discuss scheduling items for upcoming City Council sessions. Attendees included Mayor Letty Hardi, council members Marybeth Connelly, Laura Downs, Debora Schantz‑Hiscott, Justine Underhill, and staff members Celeste Heath and Sally Gillette. The meeting reviewed upcoming work sessions, regular‑session agenda items, and upcoming proclamations, but recorded no formal council votes, approvals, or rejections. Therefore, no substantive decisions were made at this meeting.

Arts and Humanities Council of Falls Church

The Arts and Humanities Council will meet to review the Outreach Committee Report and discuss plans for World Art Day 2026. The body will also receive an update on FC250.

• Outreach Committee Report
• World Art Day 2026 planning
• FC250 update

The Arts and Humanities Council approved the October 2025 minutes after minor corrections, with a unanimous vote. The council also unanimously approved a motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:04 a.m. No other formal approvals or denials were recorded.

• Approved October 2025 AHC minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Environmental Sustainability Council

The Environmental Sustainability Council will hold a public comment period and review several draft initiatives, including the MWCOG Comprehensive Climate Action Plan and the council's 2026 legislative priorities. Members will receive and discuss input on the Operation EarthWatch education task group and the Special Exception process. The meeting also includes updates to the Comprehensive Plan’s Community Building Blocks chapter and the Urban Forestry Commission priorities.

• Public Comment Period – residents may submit comments by 5:00 pm on Oct 16, 2025
• MWCOG Draft Comprehensive Climate Action Plan – public comment session
• Introduction to Operation EarthWatch (Education Task Group) – presentation by Kathy Hite
• ESC Legislative Priorities Draft for 2026 – review and discussion
• Special Exception Process Discussion – led by Matt Cunningham

The council moved the FCCAN 2026 GA Legislative Priorities Letter to the Legislative Priorities agenda item by unanimous motion. The September ESC minutes were approved unanimously. The ESC also approved the 2026 legislative priorities draft, with minor organization and grammatical changes, by unanimous vote (David recused).

• Moved FCCAN 2026 GA Legislative Priorities Letter to agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September ESC minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 legislative priorities with minor edits (unanimous, David recused)

Human Services Advisory Council

The Human Services Advisory Council will meet on Oct 16, 2025 to review updates to Chapter 8 of the city’s comprehensive plan, receive an update on the ADA Transition Plan, and introduce new housing and human services staff. The council will also consider public comments, approve minutes, and receive regional commission updates.

• Chapter 8 of the City’s comprehensive plan – update presentation
• ADA Transition Plan – update presentation
• Housing and Human Services Staff – introduction of new staff
• Public Comment – comments accepted until Dec 10 2024

The Human Services Advisory Council adopted the agenda with two changes after a motion by Nicole. All members approved the meeting minutes unanimously. The council then adjourned the meeting at 8:10 PM following Nicole’s motion.

• Adopted agenda with two changes (motion by Nicole, approved unanimously)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:10 PM (motion by Nicole)

Urban Forestry Commission

The Falls Church Urban Forestry Commission will receive staff updates, including a proposed resolution (TR25-30) on tree canopy coverage in non‑residential zoning districts, regional tree canopy data, and a spotted lanternfly outreach poster. The commission will also hear a report on the Gordon Road Triangle prepared by the Urban Land Institute TAP. Public comments will be accepted, and the meeting will conclude with any necessary adjournment actions.

• TR25-30: Initiating Resolution – Tree Canopy Coverage Within Non-Residential Zoning Districts
• WMCOG Regional Tree Canopy Subcommittee data presentation
• Spotted lanternfly poster for public outreach
• Public/Private Tree Conservation Forum – Restore NoVa Forests Initiative
• Gordon Road Triangle report by Urban Land Institute TAP

The Urban Forestry Commission approved the August 20, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. A motion to move the Tree Canopy Coverage Initiating Resolution (TR25-30) from Staff Updates to Current Business was approved. No other formal actions or votes were recorded at this meeting.

• Approved August 20, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved motion to move TR25-30 Tree Canopy Initiating Resolution to Current Business

Library Board of Trustees

The Falls Church Library Board of Trustees will consider the draft minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting, a draft 2026 legislative agenda, and recent library statistics. No specific decisions or actions are listed in the agenda excerpt.

The Board voted to allow Robert Leopold to join the meeting electronically, with all present members voting in favor. The Board also approved the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting.

• Approved electronic participation by Robert Leopold (unanimous support)
• Approved August 20, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)

Housing Commission

The Housing Commission will meet to review staff updates on Accessory Dwelling Units and the Virginia Village project, discuss council input on priorities, and review state and local legislation cooperation. The meeting will also cover commission goals and a potential rescheduling of the November meeting.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• ADU Updates presented by staff
• Virginia Village Updates presented by staff
• Discussion on Council Input for HC Priorities
• November Meeting Reschedule proposed

The commission approved the meeting minutes. The meeting was adjourned. The November commission meeting was rescheduled for November 12.

• Approved meeting minutes
• Adjourned the meeting
• Rescheduled November meeting to Nov 12

Retirement Board

The Falls Church Retirement Board will approve the virtual trustee attendance and the draft minutes from September 11, 2025. It will receive an annuity options summary chart and an update on the fiduciary insurance project. The board will also be presented with the annual mandatory fiduciary training session. The meeting concludes with any other business and adjournment.

• Approval of virtual trustee attendance (action)
• Review and approval of draft minutes from September 11, 2025 (action)
• Annuity Options Summary Chart presentation (informational)
• Fiduciary Insurance Project update (informational)
• Annual Mandatory Fiduciary Training session (informational)

City Council Committee: Legislative

The City Council Legislative Committee is meeting to review proposed legislative positions for the Virginia Municipal League. The body will also discuss preparations for the 2026 General Assembly and potential impacts of federal workforce and funding changes.

• Review of Virginia Municipal League proposed legislative positions
• Preparation for the 2026 General Assembly
• Review of 2025 Adopted Legislative Program
• Discussion on federal workforce and funding potential impacts

The committee voted to allow Council member Snyder to join the meeting remotely from his residence for medical reasons. The motion was moved by Ms. Underhill, seconded by Ms. Hiscott, and passed unanimously with a 2-0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved electronic participation for member Snyder (2-0)

Recreation & Parks Advisory Board

The Recreation & Parks Advisory Board is holding a community meeting at Cavalier Trail Park. The session focuses on the replacement of playground equipment located on W. Westmoreland Rd.

• Community meeting regarding Cavalier Trail Park playground replacement

The Recreation & Parks Advisory Board discussed replacing the playground equipment at Cavalier Trail Park. Residents shared preferences for swings, mulch ground cover, natural colors, climbing elements, a crosswalk, fencing, lighting, and other features. The board did not vote on or approve any specific plan or contract. No formal decisions were recorded.

Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation

The Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation will meet virtually to review several transportation‑related information items, including the Vision Zero/Complete Streets initiative, the ADA Transition Plan, and a report on Wilson Boulevard safety improvements. The committee will also discuss next steps for the Oak Street Elementary School safety memo and the 2025 CACT Annual Report. Public comment will be accepted, and the meeting will set the agenda for the November 12 session.

• Information Item: Vision Zero/Complete Streets
• Information Item: ADA Transition Plan
• Information Item: Wilson Boulevard Safety Improvements Report
• Discussion Item: Oak Street Elementary School Safety Memo next steps
• Discussion Item: CACT 2025 Annual Report

The committee adopted its agenda unanimously (5‑0) and approved the August meeting minutes (4‑0). The City administratively approved repaving Gundry Drive and W Annandale Road and adding 5‑foot bike lanes, with work slated for October. CACT voted 4‑0‑1 to give the Fowler Street Working Group an additional three months to reach consensus on light traffic‑calming solutions.

• Agenda adopted (5-0)
• August 13, 2025 minutes approved (4-0)
• City administratively approved repaving Gundry Drive & W Annandale Road and installing bike lanes (no vote recorded)
• CACT voted 4-0-1 to grant the Fowler Street Working Group an extra three months to reach consensus
• CACT voted 5-0 to extend the meeting until 9:30 p.m.

City Council Committee: Appointments

The City Council Appointments Committee will interview candidates for the Housing Commission and the Aurora House Citizens’ Advisory Committee. The meeting is scheduled for 8 p.m. on October 8, 2025, at City Hall.

• Interview: Andrew Becker-Bolton for Housing Commission
• Interview: Benjamin Allard for Housing Commission
• Interview: Kirsten Zockowski for Aurora House Citizens’ Advisory Committee
• Meeting Location: Oak Room, City Hall, 300 Park Avenue
• Meeting Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025

The Appointments Committee met to interview three applicants for two vacant seats on the Housing Commission and one seat on the Aurora House Citizens’ Advisory Committee. No votes or appointment decisions were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 9 p.m.

Economic Development Authority

The Falls Church Economic Development Authority will approve the draft September 10 2025 meeting minutes, discuss permitting, certificate of occupancy and change‑of‑use requirements, and review ordinance matters. It will consider updates such as the final design approval for public parking signs, a marketing update that includes funding for the January 2026 Restaurant Week, and a draft business outreach flyer for a proposed business visit program. Public comments will be heard and the board will receive updates on the dining guide distribution and upcoming community events.

• Approval of draft September 10 2025 EDA meeting minutes
• Discussion of permitting, CO and change‑of‑use process requirements
• Approval of final design for public parking signs
• Marketing update with approval of funds for January 2026 Restaurant Week
• Review of draft business outreach flyer for proposed business visit program

The Economic Development Authority unanimously approved spending up to $25,000 for the January 2026 Restaurant Week. The board also approved the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes by a 7‑0 vote. No other items were formally decided; remaining topics were discussed or referred for further work.

• Approved Sept 10, 2025 EDA meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved up to $25,000 for January 2026 Restaurant Week (unanimous)

Falls Church250 Committee

The Falls Church250 Committee will consider approval of the September 2025 meeting minutes, receive a report on organization outreach, and discuss a proposed video collaboration between FC250 and FCCTV.

• Approve September 2025 meeting minutes
• Report back on organization outreach
• Discuss FC250 x FCCTV video collaboration

The Falls Church250 Committee unanimously approved virtual attendance for Lapha Havan and Councilmember David Snyder. The September 2025 minutes were also approved without dissent. A new subcommittee was formed to work with FCCTV on a video series, with Jim Coyle, Todd Hermann, Callie Hawkins, and MRSPL staff assigned.

• Approved virtual participation for Lapha Havan and David Snyder (unanimous)
• Approved September 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Established FC250‑FCCTV video collaboration subcommittee (unanimous)
• Assigned Jim Coyle, Todd Hermann, Callie Hawkins, and MRSPL staff to the subcommittee

City Council Committee: Budget & Finance

The Falls Church City Council Budget & Finance Committee will meet on October 3, 2025 at City Hall. The committee will review the FY2025 Year End Report, consider the FY2026 Fall Budget Amendment, and discuss the FY2027 Budget Calendar. The meeting will also address any other business raised by members.

• FY2025 Year End Report
• FY2026 Fall Budget Amendment
• FY2027 Budget Calendar
• Other Business

The Budget & Finance Committee voted to allow Council Member Connelly to participate electronically from Ireland. The motion was moved by Ms. Flynn, seconded by Ms. Underhill, and passed with a 2-0 roll‑call vote. Mayor Hardi was absent during the vote. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved electronic participation for Council Member Connelly from Ireland (2-0)

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

The City Council will meet with staff to review the upcoming meeting schedule and agendas. The meeting is open to the public and will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams.

• Review of Council schedule and agendas
• Electronic participation motions
• Public comments via email
• Meeting held virtually via Microsoft Teams

The minutes list scheduled meetings, agenda topics, and proclamations but do not record any approvals, denials, or vote counts. No substantive actions were documented.

City Council Committee: Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee will meet to discuss a website update, communications strategy, and strategic planning for a Council retreat. The body will also review contract approvals and the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Website update
• Communications strategy
• Strategic Planning & Council Retreat
• Contract Approvals by City Council
• 2026 Gov Ops Meeting Schedule

The committee met on September 24, 2025, and reviewed agenda items including a website update, communications strategy, strategic planning and council retreat, contract approvals, and the 2026 meeting schedule. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled, and no vote tallies were recorded.

Arts and Humanities Council of Falls Church

The Arts and Humanities Council meeting on September 18, 2025 will consider updates from the Outreach Committee, recommendations for the Visit Falls Church subcommittee, and planning for World Art Day 2026, as well as an overview of its strategic plan. No formal decisions are listed; the items are presented as updates and discussion topics. The meeting runs from 9:30 am to about 11:00 am at City Hall, 300 Park Ave., Dogwood Room A & B, with virtual access via Microsoft Teams.

• Outreach Committee Update
• Subcommittee Recommendations for Visit Falls Church
• World Art Day 2026 planning
• Strategic Plan Overview

Environmental Sustainability Council

The Environmental Sustainability Council will hear updates on solid waste and changes to the EPA Green Power Partnership, review a public notice from the Virginia DEQ about air emissions at Dominion Energy’s Chesterfield Power Station, and consider presentations on shared mobility devices and legislative priorities. New council members will be introduced and the July meeting minutes will be approved. Public comments are accepted through 5 p.m. on September 18, 2025.

• Comment on DEQ Air Public Notice for Dominion Energy – Chesterfield Power Station
• Shared Mobility Devices Presentation – Kurt Lawrence
• Update on Solid Waste
• Memo to ESC – Changes to EPA Green Power Partnership
• ESC Legislative Priorities – Kurt Lawrence

The Environmental Sustainability Council approved the July 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. The council also approved, without substantive changes, a draft comment to the State Corporation Commission regarding Dominion Energy's proposed power station, also unanimously. No other formal decisions were recorded at this meeting.

• Approved July 2025 ESC minutes (unanimous)
• Approved ESC comment on Dominion Energy power station (unanimous)

Human Services Advisory Council

The Human Services Advisory Council will meet to receive updates on community needs and departmental activities. The session includes reports from the CSB and Housing and Human Services staff.

• Community needs assessment update from Sue Armstrong
• CSB update from Sarah Coughter
• Housing and Human Services Staff update from Dana Jones
• Regional Commission Updates

The Human Services Advisory Council adopted its agenda after a motion by Nicole Newman that was approved by all members. The council approved the July meeting minutes with a correction following Jeff Person’s motion. The meeting was adjourned after Jeff Bowman moved to adjourn, which was approved.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous approval)
• Approve July minutes with correction (unanimous approval)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous approval)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will hold a meeting in person at the Mary Riley Styles Public Library. The agenda includes draft minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting and library statistics. The meeting will also be accessible online via Microsoft Teams.

• Draft meeting minutes from August 20, 2025
• Library statistics presentation
• In-person and online meeting access via Microsoft Teams

The Library Board unanimously elected Elise Stein as Chair and Claire McCray as Vice Chair. The Board adopted its Bylaws and Rules of Procedure without changes, and approved the procedures for electronic participation and all‑virtual meetings as presented. It also adopted the 2026 calendar‑year meeting schedule and approved the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes with a minor change.

• Elected Elise Stein as Board Chair (unanimous vote)
• Elected Claire McCray as Board Vice Chair (unanimous vote)
• Adopted Bylaws and Rules of Procedure without changes (motion passed)
• Adopted Procedure for Electronic Participation as presented (motion passed)
• Adopted Procedure for All Virtual Meetings as presented (motion passed)
• Adopted 2026 Calendar Year Meeting Schedule (motion passed)
• Approved July 16, 2025 meeting minutes with a minor change (two abstentions)
• No petitions received

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Falls Church Board of Zoning Appeals will review variance application V1669-25 submitted by Homer Perez and Grocery Outlet, Inc., on behalf of April Lane Associates JV‑Tinner Hill, LLC. The request seeks multiple signage allowances for the property at 455 S Maple / 500 S Washington, which is zoned B‑3, General Business District. The board will also approve the July 10 and August 7, 2025 meeting minutes and address any other business.

• Variance application V1669-25 for additional wall, window, and aggregate signs at 455 S Maple / 500 S Washington
• Approval of July 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of August 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Other business items as listed on the agenda

The Board of Zoning Appeals reviewed variance application V1669 for additional wall and window signs at 500 South Washington. Staff presented a report outlining the requested sign quantities and areas, and board members asked clarification questions. No vote tally or formal decision was recorded in the minutes.

Retirement Board

The Falls Church Retirement Board will review fourth‑quarter FY25 reports and discuss investment and administrative fee matters. Trustees will consider a recommendation to extend a temporary administrative services contract through June 30 2026. Additional actions include a possible vote on an annuity optional form proposal and approval of a $3,250 fiduciary‑training expense. The meeting will conclude with a consent agenda covering several routine items.

• Investment and Administrative Fee Review – action item
• Pension Administrative Coordination Staffing Recommendation – extension to June 30 2026, action
• Annuity Optional Form Proposal – possible action
• Fiduciary Training expense approval – $3,250, action
• Water Sales Proceed Administrative Manual Review – action

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

The City Council will meet with staff to discuss the upcoming meeting schedule and agendas. The meeting is open to the public and will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams.

• Discussion of Council schedule and upcoming agendas
• Electronic participation motions
• Public comments submitted to [email protected]
• Meeting held virtually via Microsoft Teams
• Meeting open to more than two City Council members

The September 10, 2025 Mayor’s Agenda Meeting with Staff was held to discuss scheduling items for future City Council agendas. Attendees included Council members Marybeth Connelly, Laura Downs, Erin Flynn, David Snyder, and Letty Hardi, with staff Celeste Heath, Sally Gillette, and Cindy Mester present. The meeting listed upcoming topics such as the September 15 work session, October budget items, and various code amendment readings, but no actions were approved, denied, or voted on.

Economic Development Authority

The Falls Church Economic Development Authority will approve the draft minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting and hear public comments. Staff will provide updates on parklet signs, the 2025 Dining Guide, a new marketing/content calendar and CRM software, the FY 2026 budget and funding request, and the acquisition of three Virginia Village buildings. The board will discuss a new BPOL tax rate reduction aimed at business startups, a VA250 update, and recent business openings. The meeting also includes references to the 2025 Community Profile and upcoming agency events.

• Approval of draft July 9, 2025 EDA meeting minutes
• EDA budget and funding request for FY 2026
• Acquisition of three Virginia Village buildings
• BPOL tax rate reduction for business startups (new)
• 2025 Dining Guide update

The Economic Development Authority approved remote participation for board member Alan Brangman by unanimous vote. The board also approved the July 9, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑0 vote. A budget amendment adding $75,000 plus $8,000 in miscellaneous expenses ($83,000 total) for FY 2026 was approved unanimously. No other formal votes were taken; remaining items were discussed or noted for future action.

• Approved remote participation for Alan Brangman (unanimous)
• Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved FY 2026 budget allocation of $83,000 (unanimous)

Recreation & Parks Advisory Board

The Falls Church Recreation & Parks Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting on September 10, 2025. The board will elect its officers, discuss plans for an October community‑input meeting at Cavalier Trail Playground, and consider a name for a future park on the Fellows property. Old business includes updates on existing park projects.

• Election of board officers
• Planning October community‑input meeting at Cavalier Trail Playground
• Naming of future park on Fellows property
• Park project updates (old business)

The Recreation & Parks Advisory Board adopted the Electronic Participation policy and approved Charley O’Hara’s remote participation. Jenna Schroeder was elected Chair with a 6‑0 vote and Michael Bracken was elected Vice‑Chair with a 6‑0 vote. The May 14, 2025 minutes were approved, with Michael Bracken abstaining.

• Adopted Electronic Participation by Advisory Board Members Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Charley O’Hara’s remote participation (unanimous roll‑call)
• Elected Jenna Schroeder as Chair (6‑0)
• Elected Michael Bracken as Vice‑Chair (6‑0)
• Approved May 14, 2025 minutes (all approved, Michael Bracken abstained)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation

The Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation will adopt the meeting agenda and review the August 13, 2025 minutes. It will receive updates from the Department of Public Works and the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission. The committee will discuss the Oak Street Elementary School Safety Memo and the duration of public comment for outside groups. Upcoming topics include a Capital Bikeshare update and a Complete Streets discussion.

• Adoption of meeting agenda (action item)
• Review of August 13, 2025 CACT meeting minutes
• Oak Street Elementary School Safety Memo (action item)
• Capital Bikeshare update
• Complete Streets discussion (committee roundtable)

The Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation (CACT) approved the Oak Street Elementary School safety memo after edits, with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. The committee also approved the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0) and granted the Poplar Drive Hill Working Group an additional three months to reach consensus (4‑0). Additionally, CACT allocated 15 minutes on the November agenda for a Bike Falls Church presentation.

• Approved Oak Street Elementary safety memo with changes (4‑0)
• Approved August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Granted Poplar Drive Hill Working Group three more months to reach consensus (4‑0)
• Allocated 15 minutes on November agenda for Bike Falls Church presentation
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

City Council Committee: Appointments

The Falls Church City Council Appointments Committee will interview candidates for current vacancies and reappointments on several advisory boards. Two new applicants will be considered for the Advisory Board of Recreation and Parks, which has one expiring term. New applicants will also be considered for the Architectural Advisory Board, and a reappointment request will be reviewed for the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority.

• New applicant Marcelo Boffelli – Advisory Board of Recreation and Parks (09/01/25 – 08/31/28)
• Exit interview with Lindsay Harris – Fairfax Area Disability Services Board (Oct 2021 – Oct 2024)
• New applicant LaGuardia Myers – Architectural Advisory Board (06/01/25 – 05/31/28)
• New applicant Craig Riegler – Architectural Advisory Board (06/01/23 – 05/31/26)
• Reappointment request: Paul Baldino – Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority (10/01/25 – 09/30/29)

The Appointments Committee interviewed four new applicants and discussed one reappointment request, as well as an exit interview. No votes, approvals, denials, or other formal actions were recorded in the minutes.

Housing Commission

The Housing Commission will receive a presentation on homelessness as part of a Community Needs Assessment. The body will also discuss updates regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Virginia Village, and CDBG/HOME programs.

• Homelessness presentation by guest Sue Armstrong
• ADU updates
• Virginia Village updates
• CDBG/HOME updates
• Housing Commission vacancy discussion

The commission approved the September 9, 2025 minutes after two corrections were made. No other formal votes or decisions were recorded in this meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Sara Ferrara, seconded by Jordan Hicks)

Falls Church250 Committee

The committee will review updates on the Falls Church Festival and the FC250 Committee, consider proposals from Jim Coyle, and discuss the VA250 Reading Revolution Week with Fairfax County Public Schools. The agenda also includes routine items such as public comment, approval of July 2025 minutes, and a report on organization outreach. No specific actions or votes are detailed in the agenda.

• Review of Falls Church Festival and FC250 Committee matters
• Consideration of proposals presented by Jim Coyle
• Discussion of VA250 Reading Revolution Week with FCCPS
• Report back on organization outreach (ongoing business)
• Approval of July 2025 meeting minutes

The committee unanimously approved virtual participation for four members. It also unanimously approved the August 2025 minutes and the meeting adjournment. The committee decided to host a table at the Falls Church Festival on September 13, 2025 and will seek volunteers to staff it.

• Approved virtual participation for Todd Hermann, Nikki Graves Henderson, Christine Lee Buchholz, and Bill Ackerman (unanimous)
• Approved August 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to host a table at the Falls Church Festival on September 13, 2025; volunteers needed
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

The Mayor will meet with City Council staff to review the Council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas. This is a procedural meeting open to the public.

• Discussion of Council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas

The September 3, 2025 Mayor’s Agenda Meeting with Staff was held to discuss scheduling items for future City Council meetings. All council members except Justine Underhill and several staff members attended. The agenda listed upcoming events, proclamations, code updates, and consent items but recorded no votes or formal approvals. No substantive decisions were made during this session.

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

The August 27, 2025 Mayor’s Agenda Meeting with Staff reviewed items slated for future City Council sessions, including work sessions, regular sessions, proclamations, and various consent items. No votes or formal approvals were recorded during this meeting.

Environmental Sustainability Council

The Energy Transition Subcommittee will review a draft 2023 community-scale greenhouse gas inventory with staff from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. The meeting is scheduled for August 27, 2025, at 2:00pm.

• Review draft 2023 community-scale greenhouse gas inventory with MWCOG staff
• Public comments accepted via email until 1:00pm on August 27, 2025

Urban Forestry Commission

The Urban Forestry Commission will meet to discuss legislative priorities for the 2026 General Assembly. The body will also review staff and community updates.

• UFC Legislative priorities for GA 2026

The commission approved the July 16, 2025 Urban Forestry Commission minutes. A motion to submit the UFC's legislative priorities to Cindy Meister of the Falls Church Legislative Affairs Committee was adopted unanimously (3 ayes). No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved July 16, 2025 UFC minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to submit UFC Legislative Priorities to Cindy Meister passed (3 ayes)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board approved the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting after a motion and second. The board then unanimously adjourned the meeting at 6:46 p.m. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (6:46 p.m.)

City Council Committee: Appointments

The Appointments Committee met on August 20, 2025 to interview candidates for several boards and commissions. Candidates discussed included Marcelo Boffelli, Michael Bracken, Mark Kaye, and Alexander Mericola. The committee did not vote on or approve any appointments during this meeting. The meeting adjourned at 9 p.m.

Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation

The Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation will receive updates from the Department of Public Works and the NTC. The committee is scheduled to take action on a safety memo regarding Oak Street Elementary School.

• Action item: Oak Street Elementary School Safety Memo
• Information item: DPW Update
• Information item: NTC Monthly Update

The committee reported that the City Council authorized awarding the Greenway Downs traffic‑calming contract to Imperio Construction LLC on August 11. The July 9, 2025 meeting minutes were approved unanimously (4‑0). The committee adopted agenda items for a September capital bikeshare update and an OSES safety memo, and scheduled a Transportation Dashboard for the December agenda. No public comment was received.

• Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes (vote 4‑0)
• City Council authorized award of Greenway Downs traffic‑calming contract to Imperio Construction LLC (August 11)
• Adjourned the meeting (vote 4‑0)
• Adopted September agenda items: capital bikeshare update and OSES safety memo
• Scheduled Transportation Dashboard for December agenda
• Initiated Residential Permit Parking Zone 3 study near Founders Row Phase II
• Neighborhood Vote passed for Noland Street speed humps; humps installed
• Ordered speed cushions for S West Street, estimated installation Fall 2025

Environmental Sustainability Council

The August 13 meeting was used to thank Tina Ho, transfer program materials, and discuss recruitment and leadership roles for the 2025‑2026 school year. Attendees assigned responsibilities for outreach, registration, and event planning, but no formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Falls Church Board of Zoning Appeals approved variance V1666‑25, allowing OneLife Fitness to install three wall signs with a total area of 338.92 square feet at 1000 East Broad Street. The motion was made, seconded, and passed unanimously. No decision was reached on variance V1665‑25 for Tatte Bakery, which remains pending.

• Approved Variance V1666‑25 for OneLife Fitness signage at 1000 East Broad Street

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

The council voted to allow Letty Hardi to join the meeting electronically from Carmel, California, and from Cape May, New Jersey. Both motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 roll‑call vote. No other decisions were made at this agenda meeting.

• Approved electronic participation for Letty Hardi from Carmel, CA (4-0)
• Approved electronic participation for Letty Hardi from Cape May, NJ (4-0)

Public Utilities Commission

The Public Utility Commission approved the minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting. No public comments were received. Commissioners discussed goals for 2024‑2025, including stormwater credit ideas and a recent culvert cleanup project. The next meeting was set for July 23, 2025 at 7:00 pm.

• Approved minutes from July 17, 2025 meeting
• Scheduled next meeting for July 23, 2025 at 7:00 pm

City Council Committee: Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee met on July 23, 2025, and reviewed agenda items including HR vacancies, the city’s mission, vision and values, and the boards and commissions list. No motions were made, no votes were taken, and no decisions were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m.

Arts and Humanities Council of Falls Church

The Arts and Humanities Council approved the May 2025 minutes without opposition. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also approved unanimously. The council expressed support for the Historical Commission’s flag update request, noting no immediate action is required. A poll will be sent to members to consider changing the regular meeting day and time.

• Approved May 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)
• Supported Historical Commission flag update request (no action needed)
• Will send poll to members on changing meeting day and time

Human Services Advisory Council

The council adopted the meeting agenda after a motion by Jeff Person that all members approved. The June meeting minutes were approved following Jeff Person's motion. The council also approved merging the Fairfax County Department of Family Services contracts, with the City Manager expected to sign the agreement in the coming weeks. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Adopt agenda (motion by Jeff Person, approved by all members)
• Approve June minutes (motion by Jeff Person, approved)
• Approve merger of Fairfax County DFS contracts (City Council approval)

Urban Forestry Commission

The commission approved the February 19, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. It voted to endorse the city’s 2025 “Leave the Leaves” environmental outreach message. The 2024 UFC Annual Report was also approved by voice vote.

• Approved February 19, 2025 UFC minutes (voice vote)
• Endorsed 2025 “Leave the Leaves” campaign message (vote)
• Approved 2024 UFC Annual Report (voice vote)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board voted to allow Robert Leopold to join the meeting electronically, with all trustees voting in favor. The Board also approved the May 21, 2025 meeting minutes. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:00 p.m. The minutes noted upcoming library closures for Juneteenth and Independence Day.

• Approved electronic participation for Robert Leopold (unanimous aye vote)
• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Johnson, seconded by Cline)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously at 7:00 p.m.

Falls Church250 Committee

The Falls Church250 Committee approved virtual participation for two members, adopted the June 2025 minutes, and enacted the new mission statement, all by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. Members were each assigned 2‑3 organizations for outreach before the September 9 meeting.

• Approved virtual participation for Jim Coyle and Nikki Graves Henderson (unanimous)
• Approved June 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved mission statement (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
• Assigned 2‑3 outreach organizations to each member for follow‑up (task)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals received a motion to approve variance V1668-25 for 618 Laura Drive, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome. The meeting minutes were not approved. No decision was made on a continuance request for variance V1 6 67-25.

• Motion to approve variance V1668-25 (618 Laura Drive) presented (no vote recorded)
• Meeting minutes not approved
• Continuance request for variance V1 6 67-25 received; no decision recorded

Economic Development Authority

The board approved the June 3 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It adopted a motion for new parklet signs to match existing signage, also passing 5‑0. In closed session, the board unanimously approved discussion of a real‑property acquisition for affordable housing, then unanimously accepted ownership of 303 Shirley Street and 208 Gibson and authorized the chair to execute the related documents.

• Approved June 3, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Adopted parklet sign design preference matching Mr. Browns Park sign (5‑0)
• Amended signage motion to consider future park sign consistency (5‑0)
• Closed session convened to discuss acquisition of real property for affordable housing (unanimous)
• Accepted ownership of 303 Shirley Street and 208 Gibson (unanimous)
• Authorized EDA Chair to execute all associated ownership documents (unanimous)
• Authorized EDA Chair and staff to carry out closed‑session direction on affordable‑housing property acquisition (unanimous)

Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation

The committee adopted motions to pursue quick‑fix light solutions for the Gundry Drive and Annandale Road intersection while also studying longer‑term redesign options. It endorsed staff’s recommendation for light solutions on Great Falls Street and ordered an upgrade of the Great Falls/Little Falls traffic signal to include pedestrian signals. The city began the process to create Residential Permit Parking Zone 3 near Founders Row Phase II and ordered speed humps for Noland Street after a neighborhood vote. No additional all‑virtual meeting dates were selected and the meeting was extended to 9:30 p.m., with all motions passing 5‑0.

• Approved motion (5‑0) to pursue quick‑fix light solutions for Gundry Drive & Annandale Road and study long‑term redesign
• Approved motion (5‑0) to support staff’s light‑solution recommendation for Great Falls Street and upgrade its traffic signal with pedestrian signals
• Ordered speed humps for Noland Street after Neighborhood Vote (installation July/August)
• Initiated process to establish Residential Permit Parking Zone 3 near Founders Row Phase II
• Approved staff’s revised light‑measure solutions for Sherrow Avenue and will send Neighborhood Vote
• No all‑virtual meeting dates were selected for 2025
• Motion to extend meeting to 9:30 p.m. passed (5‑0)
• June 9, 2025 minutes approved (5‑0)

City Council Committee: Appointments

The Appointments Committee voted to go into a closed session to discuss prospective candidates, then voted to reconvene in open session. Both motions passed unanimously with Council Members Flynn, Hardi, and Connelly voting yes. The committee also voted unanimously to certify that only exempt public business was discussed in the closed session.

• Entered closed session (3-0)
• Reopened open session (3-0)
• Certified exemption of closed‑session matters (3-0)

Housing Commission

The Housing Commission voted unanimously to allocate both the $30,000 HOME grant and the $40,000 CDBG grant to Homestretch. The commission also approved Galina Tarasova's virtual attendance and approved the meeting minutes, each by unanimous vote.

• Approved virtual attendance for Galina (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Allocated $30,000 HOME grant and $40,000 CDBG grant to Homestretch (unanimous)

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

The City Council voted to allow Council Member David Snyder to participate electronically in the meeting for medical reasons, following the adopted policy. The motion was moved by Mayor Hardi, seconded by Vice Mayor Schantz-Hiscott, and passed unanimously with a 4-0 vote.

• Approved electronic participation for Council Member Snyder (4-0)

City Council Committee: Budget & Finance

The Budget and Finance Committee met on June 26, 2025 at City Hall. The agenda included a FY2025 third‑quarter report, FY2026 budget update, and discussion of a federal funding freeze. No actions, approvals, or votes were recorded in the minutes. The meeting was adjourned at 9:34 a.m.

City Council Committee: Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee voted 2‑0 to enter a closed session for performance‑review discussions. It then voted 2‑0 to reconvene in open session. Finally, it voted 2‑0 to certify that only exempt public‑business matters were discussed in the closed session.

• Closed session convened for performance‑review discussions (2-0)
• Open session reconvened after closed session (2-0)
• Certification of compliance with open‑meeting law (2-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees approved the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting with a minor change after a motion by Robert Leopold and a second by Steve Morse. The board then unanimously adjourned the May 21 meeting. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Leopold, seconded by Morse)
• Unanimously adjourned the May 21, 2025 meeting (motion by Cline, seconded by Labukas)

Human Services Advisory Council

The Human Services Advisory Council adopted its agenda and approved the May meeting minutes. Members elected Brian Bowden as Chair and Jeff Person as Vice Chair. The council also approved the FY2026 Rent Relief Program Grant with all members voting in favor.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Brian Bowden as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Jeff Person as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved FY2026 Rent Relief Program Grant (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals held a public hearing on June 12, 2025 for variance V1663‑25. After discussion, the board voted to approve the variance allowing a front yard setback of 26.1 feet instead of the required 30 feet at 102 North Cherry Street. No other applications were decided at this meeting.

• Approved variance V1663‑25 for front yard setback of 26.1 ft (motion passed)

Environmental Sustainability Council

The council approved remote participation for Jon Ward. Mike Trauberman was appointed Chair to fill the remainder of Joseph Schiarizzi's term. Lauren will serve as interim Vice‑Chair until a vote next month. The May ESC minutes were approved.

• Approved remote participation for Jon Ward (unanimous)
• Appointed Mike Trauberman as Chair (unanimous)
• Designated Lauren as interim Vice‑Chair pending vote next month (unanimous)
• Approved May ESC minutes (unanimous)

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

The council voted to allow Letty Hardi to join the meeting remotely from Providence, RI under the city’s electronic participation policy. The motion was moved by Vice Mayor Schantz‑Hiscott, seconded by Council Member Connelly, and passed unanimously with a 4‑0 roll‑call vote. No other decisions were made during this staff agenda meeting.

• Approved electronic participation for Letty Hardi (4-0)

Recreation & Parks Advisory Board

The Recreation & Parks Advisory Board approved the minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting after a motion by Bill Ackerman, seconded by Jenna Schroeder, with Shannon Friedlander abstaining. The board then adjourned the June 11 meeting following a motion by Jerrod Anderson, seconded by Bill Ackerman. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved May 14, 2025 minutes (motion by Bill Ackerman, seconded by Jenna Schroeder; 1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Jerrod Anderson, seconded by Bill Ackerman)

Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation

The committee approved the May 14, 2025 minutes with a 4‑0 vote. A motion to extend the meeting to 9:20 p.m. also passed 4‑0. A motion to oppose the proposed residential permit parking zone failed because it received no second. The meeting was adjourned with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved May 14, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Extended meeting to 9:20 p.m. (4-0)
• Motion to oppose residential permit parking failed (no second)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council Committee: Appointments

The Appointments Committee met on June 11, 2025 to interview several candidates for city boards and commissions. Candidates included Sarah Mossburg, Irv Katz, Marisa McNatt, Deborah Oluka, and appointment requests for Joseph Rollo, Edwin B. Henderson II, and Sue E. Armstrong. The minutes record only the interviews and discussions and do not note any approvals, rejections, or votes. Consequently, no appointment decisions were made or recorded at this meeting.

Housing Commission

The commission approved its meeting minutes. It then voted unanimously to allocate a total of $180,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds for FY 23, FY 24, and FY 25 to the Winter Hill project (FCHC Virginia Community Development Corporation). No other funding motions were adopted; discussions on Welcoming Falls Church and other programs were left for future meetings.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Jordan, seconded by Sara)
• Unanimously approved $180,000 CDBG allocation to Winter Hill for FY 23‑FY 25

Falls Church250 Committee

The committee unanimously approved a motion to allow David Snyder and Callie Hawkins to join virtually. It also unanimously approved the May 2025 minutes and the motion to adjourn the meeting. Members reviewed a draft mission statement and agreed to revise it with feedback before the next meeting. The committee assigned each member a group of organizations to contact for the 2026 calendar of events.

• Approved virtual participation for David Snyder and Callie Hawkins (unanimous)
• Approved May 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)
• Agreed to revise mission statement draft incorporating members' feedback (no vote recorded)
• Assigned outreach groups for 2026 calendar of events (decision, no vote recorded)

Economic Development Authority

The board approved the draft minutes from the April 1 and May 6 meetings. Alan Brangman was elected to represent the EDA on the West Falls Community Development Authority, filling Bob Young’s seat. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved April 1, 2025 EDA meeting minutes (6-0 vote)
• Approved May 6, 2025 EDA meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
• Appointed Alan Brangman to West Falls Community Development Authority (unanimous approval)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees voted to approve the March 26, 2025 meeting minutes. The board then unanimously moved to adjourn the May 21, 2025 meeting at 6:37 p.m. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved March 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:37 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

The May 21, 2025 Mayor’s Agenda Meeting with Staff was called to discuss scheduling items for future City Council sessions. The meeting recorded attendance and listed topics to be addressed in upcoming sessions, but no motions, votes, or approvals were documented. Consequently, no council decisions were made or recorded at this meeting.

Arts and Humanities Council of Falls Church

The council voted to approve the March and April 2025 meeting minutes. The motion was made by Maureen Budetti, seconded by Ronald Anzalone, and passed unanimously. A motion to adjourn the meeting was then made by Ari Autor, seconded by Elise Neil Bengston, and also passed unanimously.

• Approved March and April 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Environmental Sustainability Council

The Environmental Sustainability Council approved the April meeting minutes unanimously. The Planning Commission approved the site plan for the Econize site on Broad Street. No other formal actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved April ESC minutes (unanimous)
• Planning Commission approved Econize site plan on Broad Street

Recreation & Parks Advisory Board

The board unanimously approved the February 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It decided to place no‑smoking policy stickers on park trash cans. The meeting was then adjourned by motion.

• Approved February 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized placement of no‑smoking stickers on park trash cans
• Motion to adjourn passed

Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation

Committee members approved a revised N West Street and Park Avenue safety memo and directed it to City Council (vote 6‑0, one abstention). The committee gave high priority to two Hillwood Avenue traffic‑calming cases, voting 7‑0 to move forward with light‑solution recommendations. Additional actions included adopting the April 9 minutes (6‑0), keeping September and October meetings in person (7‑0), and extending the meeting time (two motions passed 7‑0). The meeting adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• April 9, 2025 minutes approved (6-0)
• September and October meeting dates kept in person (7-0)
• Extended meeting to 9:15 PM (7-0)
• Hillwood Avenue (Grace Lane to Cleave Drive) high‑priority, light solutions requested (7-0)
• Hillwood Avenue (Cleave Drive to S Roosevelt Street) high‑priority, light solutions requested (7-0)
• Extended meeting to 9:35 PM (7-0)
• N West Street and Park Avenue memo approved to forward to City Council (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Meeting adjourned (7-0)

City Council Committee: Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee voted unanimously to go into a closed session, then unanimously voted to reconvene in open session. Afterwards, the committee unanimously certified that only exempt public‑business matters were discussed in the closed session, as required by law.

• Entered closed session (3‑0 AYE)
• Reopened open session (3‑0 AYE)
• Certified compliance with open‑meeting exemptions (3‑0 AYE)

Housing Commission

The commission approved its 2024 annual report after a motion and second. A motion to approve goal 2 as a priority in the Affordable Living Policy was passed. The meeting minutes were approved and the session was adjourned.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Sara, seconded by Jordin)
• Approved goal 2 as a priority in the Affordable Living Policy (motion by Jordin, approved by Sara)
• Approved the 2024 Housing Commission annual report (all members voted in support)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion by Jordin, seconded by Sara)

City Council Committee: Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee voted unanimously to enter a closed session to discuss performance reviews for the City Manager, 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 matters were discussed in the closed session, as required by law.

• Approved motion to enter closed session (3-0)
• Approved motion to reconvene in open session (3-0)
• Approved certification of closed‑session compliance (3-0)

Human Services Advisory Council

The council adopted the meeting agenda after a motion by Nicole Newman that was approved by all members. The April meeting minutes were approved following a motion by Jeff Person, also unanimously approved. Members agreed to change the scheduled HSAC meeting from June 19 to June 18 due to a public holiday. The meeting was adjourned after a motion by Nicole Newman, approved by all members.

• Adopt agenda – approved unanimously
• Approve April minutes – approved unanimously
• Reschedule HSAC June meeting to June 18 – approved unanimously
• Adjourn meeting – approved unanimously

Aurora House Citizens' Advisory Committee

The Aurora House Citizens’ Advisory Committee approved the minutes of the 04/07/25 special meeting (with edits) and the 03/11/25 regular meeting. No other actions requiring a vote were taken. The meeting included reports on program discharges, upcoming spring events, staffing vacancies, and a $24,000 fund balance. Plans were noted for a spring garden open house and a future presentation of the CAC annual report to the City Council.

• Approved 04/07/25 Special Meeting minutes (with edits)
• Approved 03/11/25 Regular Meeting minutes

Aurora House Citizens' Advisory Committee

The committee reviewed the Aurora House manager’s report on recent discharges, upcoming spring garden event, spring break activities, staff training, and staffing vacancies. They noted a $24,000 balance in the Arlington Community Foundation Fund and discussed a potential scholarship for a resident. Plans were mentioned for presenting the annual report to City Council and for installing a new oven, but no formal approvals or votes were recorded.

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

The May 7 Mayor’s agenda meeting with staff was used to discuss scheduling items for upcoming City Council sessions. Attendees reviewed upcoming proclamations, ordinance readings, and franchise agreements. No motions were voted on, and no actions were approved, denied, or tabled during this meeting.

Economic Development Authority

The board voted unanimously to enter a closed session to discuss acquiring the property at 301 Park Ave. It then unanimously approved reconvening in open session and recording that no formal action was taken in the closed meeting. A further unanimous vote certified that only exempted matters were considered in the closed session. The date for the 2024 EDA Annual Report presentation to City Council was changed to June 23, 2025.

• Approved moving to closed session to discuss acquisition of 301 Park Ave (unanimous)
• Approved reconvening in open session and noting no formal action taken in closed meeting (unanimous)
• Approved certification that only exempted public business matters were discussed in closed session (unanimous)
• Changed date of 2024 EDA Annual Report presentation to Council to June 23, 2025

Falls Church250 Committee

The Falls Church250 Committee approved a motion to let Todd Hermann and Bill Ackerman join the meeting virtually. The April 2025 meeting minutes were approved. Callie Hawkins and Bill Douthitt were tasked with drafting a mission statement, and Paula Hawkins will create an events calendar. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved virtual participation for Todd Hermann and Bill Ackerman (unanimous)
• Approved April 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Assigned Callie Hawkins and Bill Douthitt to draft committee mission statement
• Assigned Paula Hawkins to create events calendar
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Human Services Advisory Council

The Human Services Advisory Council adopted its agenda by unanimous consent. The April meeting minutes were also approved unanimously. The council then adjourned the meeting by motion.

• Adopt agenda – approved unanimously
• Approve April minutes – approved unanimously
• Adjourn meeting – motion passed

Public Utilities Commission

The Falls Church Public Utility Commission approved the minutes from its July 17 meeting. No public comments were received. The commission discussed goals, stormwater credit programs, fee structures, and other topics but took no further formal actions.

• Approved minutes from July 17 meeting

City Council Committee: Government Operations

The Falls Church City Council Government Operations Committee met on April 23, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in the Oak Room at City Hall. The agenda included an HR update and routine business items. No actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting.

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

The meeting on April 23, 2025 was a Mayor's agenda meeting with staff to discuss upcoming council agenda items. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled during this session. The council and staff reviewed a schedule of future proclamations, reports, hearings, and work sessions.

Arts and Humanities Council of Falls Church

The Arts and Humanities Council unanimously approved a virtual participation request for Russ Mardon. It also voted to approve the March 2025 minutes at the May meeting. The council unanimously adopted the edited developer‑initiated public art process letter. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Russ Mardon to participate virtually (unanimously)
• Voted to approve March 2025 minutes at the May meeting (unanimously)
• Approved the developer‑initiated public art process letter with edits (unanimously)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimously)

Environmental Sustainability Council

The Environmental Sustainability Council approved the March 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The discussion with Lionel Millard, PE, about the Government Energy Action Plan was postponed to June. Council members assigned tasks to draft ESC comments on the solid‑waste proposal and to follow up on LEED v5 implementation. The minutes also noted the City Council’s 7‑0 vote on an accessory‑dwelling‑unit ordinance.

• Approved March 2025 ESC minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed discussion with Lionel Millard to June
• Assigned Chris to draft ESC comments on waste proposal
• Noted City Council vote 7‑0 on accessory dwelling unit ordinance
• Identified $50K commercial energy audit program transferred to DPW

West Falls Community Development Authority

The West Falls Community Development Authority approved the October 22, 2024 meeting minutes, with all members voting yes except one abstention. The board then approved Resolution 25-01, adopting the recommended budget and annual special assessment collections for assessment year 2026, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The meeting was formally adjourned.

• Approved October 22, 2024 minutes (voice vote; all yes, Mr. Brangman abstained)
• Approved Resolution 25-01 – 2026 budget and special assessment (5-0 yes votes)
• Adjourned meeting by motion at 12:57 pm

Library Board of Trustees

The Board approved the February 5, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Mr. Morse and a second by Ms. Cline. The Library Director reported that the resident’s appeal was withdrawn, so the library will keep the book in the children's nonfiction collection per policy. Staffing updates were noted, including an internal fill of a 30‑hour Library Assistant I position and an offer for a 20‑hour Library Assistant I position.

• Approved February 5, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Morse, seconded by Cline)
• Retained "P is for Palestine" in children's nonfiction collection (appeal withdrawn)
• Filled 30‑hour Library Assistant I position internally
• Offered 20‑hour Library Assistant I position internally and accepted
• Noted resignation of 40‑hour Technical Services Library Assistant II (vacancy posted)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (motion by Leopold, seconded by Labukas)

City Council Committee: Budget & Finance

The Falls Church Budget and Finance Committee met on April 11, 2025 at City Hall. Members discussed the FY2025 third‑quarter report, the FY2026 budget update, and the impact of a federal funding freeze. The meeting was adjourned at 9:41 a.m. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals heard variance application V1659‑25 from Miguel Nogales on behalf of Gillian and Mike Economou for a side‑yard setback at 1203A Lincoln Avenue. Members and the applicant discussed how the zoning code defines screened porches and related accessory structures. No vote or formal decision was recorded; the board indicated the matter would be referred to staff for clarification.

City Council Committee: Legislative

The Legislative Committee voted to allow Justine Underhill to participate electronically in the meeting for medical reasons, invoking the City Council’s policy. The motion passed unanimously, 6-0. The meeting adjourned at 9:54 AM.

• Approved electronic participation for Justine Underhill (6-0)

Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation

The committee approved the March 12, 2025 minutes by a 6‑0 vote. It voted 6‑0 to keep the July meeting in person and make the August meeting all‑virtual. It voted 6‑0 to allow member Jessica Hegenbart to attend virtually due to a family illness. The committee voted 7‑0 to recommend adoption of the Pedestrian Protection Ordinance, with the removal of lines 67‑69.

• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (6‑0)
• Kept July meeting in person, August meeting all‑virtual (6‑0)
• Allowed Jessica Hegenbart to attend virtually (6‑0)
• Recommended adoption of Pedestrian Protection Ordinance, removing lines 67‑69 (7‑0)
• Extended meeting from 8:45 PM to 9:30 PM (7‑0)
• Extended meeting from 9:29 PM to 9:40 PM (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (7‑0)

City Council Committee: Appointments

The Appointments Committee met on April 9, 2025 at City Hall to interview candidates for various boards and commissions. Candidates included Kathleen Norman for the Urban Forestry Commission and reappointment requests from Mathann Jackson, Ariadne Autor, and Elise Neil Bengston. The committee discussed these applicants but recorded no formal approvals, denials, or votes.

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

The Mayor’s Agenda Meeting with Staff on April 9, 2025 was held to discuss scheduling items for future City Council sessions. Attendees included Council members Letty Hardi, Laura Downs, Erin Flynn, Debora Schantz‑Hiscott, and Justine Underhill, and staff members Wyatt Shields, Celeste Heath, Kiran Bawa, and Veronica Prince. The meeting listed upcoming committee meetings, proclamations, ordinance readings, and other events but recorded no votes, approvals, or other formal actions. Therefore, no substantive decisions were made during this session.

Housing Commission

The commission approved the April 8 meeting minutes after a motion by Sara Ferrara and a second by Galina Tarasova. The meeting was then formally adjourned following a motion by Sara Ferrara, seconded by Galina Tarasova. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Sara Ferrara, seconded by Galina Tarasova)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Sara Ferrara, seconded by Galina Tarasova)

Falls Church250 Committee

The committee approved Christine Lee Buchholz's virtual participation by unanimous vote. The March 2025 minutes were also approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned unanimously. Members agreed the next meeting will prioritize ideas and form sub‑committees for the 250th‑anniversary celebrations.

• Approved virtual participation for Christine Lee Buchholz (unanimous)
• Approved March 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Aurora House Citizens' Advisory Committee

The Aurora House Citizens’ Advisory Committee met on April 7, 2025. The committee agreed to fully fund the applicant’s scholarship at $4,890, to be paid in three installments with two progress check‑ins. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Fully fund scholarship $4,890 (3 payments, 2 progress check‑ins)

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

The Mayor's agenda meeting on April 2, 2025 discussed scheduling of upcoming City Council items for April through June, including budget work sessions, proclamations, and ordinance readings. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled during this meeting.

Economic Development Authority

The board approved the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0) and unanimously authorized a $8,000 streetscape inventory update. It then moved into a closed session to discuss a Letter of Intent for acquiring EDA‑owned land at Maple Avenue and Annandale Road (Parcel 52‑309‑115). Subsequent unanimous motions reconvened the open session, certified the limited scope of the closed session, and directed the Director of Economic Development to act on the discussed matters.

• Approved March 4, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved $8,000 streetscape inventory update (unanimous)
• Authorized closed session to discuss Letter of Intent for Parcel 52‑309‑115 (unanimous)
• Moved to reconvene in open session and note no formal action taken (unanimous)
• Certified that only exempt matters were discussed in closed session (unanimous)
• Directed Director of Economic Development to proceed as discussed in executive session (unanimous)

Human Services Advisory Council

The Human Services Advisory Council adopted its agenda and approved the March meeting minutes. Members approved two new staff positions—a coordinator and a behavioral specialist—and a temporary change to the financial assistance policy. The council also endorsed the updated Affordable Living Policy and changed the recommendation letter amount to $15,000.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Approve March meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Change recommendation letter amount to $15,000 (agreed by chair)
• Approve HHS Coordinator and Behavioral Specialist positions (approved)
• Approve temporary change to Financial Assistance policy (approved)
• Endorse changes to Affordable Living Policy (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board approved the minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting, with Elise Stein abstaining. The board noted the library will be closed on February 17 for President's Day. A verbal offer was made for the new Adult Services Programming and Outreach Librarian position. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Jan 15, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Library will close on Feb 17 for President's Day
• Adult Services Programming and Outreach Librarian position verbally offered
• Unanimously adjourned meeting (5-0)

Arts and Humanities Council of Falls Church

The council approved the minutes from the February 20 meeting, allowed a voting member to join virtually, and unanimously approved the AHC annual report subject to a final round of revisions. The Student Representative Involvement item was tabled until the next meeting, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved February 20 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved virtual participation for voting member Elise Bengston (unanimous)
• Approved AHC annual report subject to final revisions (unanimous)
• Tabled Student Representative Involvement until next meeting
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Environmental Sustainability Council

The council unanimously approved the August meeting minutes. Members voted unanimously to appoint Matt C as the ETS Overseer. No other formal actions or votes were recorded at this meeting.

• Approved August meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Matt C as ETS Overseer (unanimous)

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

The March 12, 2025 Mayor’s Agenda Meeting with Staff was held to discuss scheduling items for upcoming City Council sessions. Attendees included all council members and several staff members. The meeting listed dates and topics for future council meetings, proclamations, budget work sessions, and other events. No substantive actions, approvals, or denials were recorded.