Manassas public meetings in 2025
18 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Manassas Regional Airport Commission
The Manassas Regional Airport Commission will discuss FY2027 proposed revenues and receive an update on Northwest Development bids. The agenda also includes approval of the 2026 commission calendar and presentations on website analytics and a tabletop exercise. Public comments are invited.
- FY 2027 Proposed Revenues discussion
- Update on NW Development Bids
- Approval of 2026 Commission Calendar
- Airport Project Update by Assistant Director
- Airport Website Analytics presentation
Architectural Review Board
The Architectural Review Board will consider an amendment to the Historic District Design Guidelines, receive an update on the architectural survey, discuss notifications for Historic Overlay District owners, and review administrative and enforcement matters.
- Amendment to the Historic District Design Guidelines
- Architectural Survey Update
- Historic Overlay District Owner Notifications
- Administrative & Enforcement Update
Economic Development Authority
The Manassas Economic Development Authority will consider approval of October 2025 financial reports and minutes. New business includes EDA director input, an MBC report, and discussion of an EDA retreat. Old business focuses on the Mathis Avenue Shopping Center, with Rappaport updates, project tracker discussion, trash corral bids, tenant relocation at the Salhi & Portner garage, and a Portner House overview. The facade and landscape grants discussion is tabled until 2026, and a closed session is scheduled for a Grounds Central request.
- Approval of October 2025 financial report and November minutes
- Rappaport update and project tracker for Mathis Avenue Shopping Center (discussion/action)
- Follow-up on trash corral bids for Mathis Avenue Shopping Center
- Tenant relocation update for Salhi & Portner garage
- MSC Operating Report (action) and EDA Retreat discussion
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on zoning text amendments for data center/industrial standards, a change to commercial car wash hours, and franchise agreements for aircraft hangars at Manassas Regional Airport. The consent agenda includes approval of the 2026 meeting calendar, a property conveyance at The Landing at Cannon Branch, and updates to UOSA wastewater fees. The council will also consider a commendation and close the meeting in closed session.
- ZTA #2026-0001: Public hearing on zoning text amendments for data center/industrial standards
- Ordinance #O-2026-411: Public hearing to amend hours of operation for commercial car washes
- Ordinance #O-2026-452 & #O-2026-451: Public hearings and first readings for franchise agreements for hangars at Manassas Regional Airport (Lot W-2 and Lot W-1)
- Ordinance #O-2026-443: Public hearing and first reading for conveyance of The Landing at Cannon Branch property to Good Housing VA, LLC
- Consent agenda includes Resolution #R-2026-434 (2026 Council Calendar), Ordinance #O-2026-367 (property conveyance), and Ordinance #O-2026-460 (UOSA wastewater fees)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct a work session regarding an update to its Rules and Procedure. Staff will also provide an update on pending land use cases.
- Planning Commission Rules and Procedure Update
Housing Advisory Board
The Housing Advisory Board will hear presentations on the Northern Virginia Regional Commission's demographic study and the GoodHousing affordable housing project (The Landing at Cannon Branch), and receive an update on the City of Manassas Code of Ordinances. Public comment is also scheduled. No votes or decisions are on the agenda.
- Guest speaker Jill Kaneff (NVRC) presenting a demographic study
- Guest speakers Kim Hart and Colin Stiles (GoodHousing) presenting the Landing at Cannon Branch affordable housing project
- Update on the City of Manassas Code of Ordinances related to housing
- Approval of meeting minutes from November 3, 2025
Manassas Regional Airport Commission
The Manassas Regional Airport Commission will consider approving lease renewals for Aviation Adventures, EAA Chapter 186, and Piston2Jet, review the FY 2027 Capital Improvement Plan, and discuss a possible airport name change. The commission will also vote on recommending that the City Council accept proposals for Lots W-1 and W-2 and award franchises to High Flying Hangars of Virginia, LLC and HEF JPC Hangar, LLC. Quarterly security and ARFF reports will be presented.
- Approve lease renewals for Aviation Adventures (office and small office), EAA Chapter 186, and Piston2Jet
- Review FY 2027 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects
- Discuss proposal to change the airport's name
- Recommend that City Council award franchises for Lot W-2 to High Flying Hangars of Virginia, LLC and for Lot W-1 to HEF JPC Hangar, LLC
- Quarterly Security Report and Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter (ARFF) Report presentations
Solid Waste Committee
The Solid Waste Committee will review and possibly update its bylaws, discuss collaboration with local businesses, and receive updates on the student art contest and the Adopt-a-Street program. The agenda is mostly routine with no major financial decisions or new policy proposals.
- Review of Solid Waste Committee Bylaws (2021 version attached)
- Update on Local Business Collaboration
- Student art contest update
- Adopt-a-Street: request for traffic controls to remove signs from Portner section; street now open for adoption
- Refuse and Recycling Coordinator Report
Architectural Review Board
The Architectural Review Board will meet on November 18, 2025, to vote on meeting minutes and discuss new business, including a designation review for 9019-9021 Center Street, a discussion on alternate members, and an initiation of an amendment to the Historic District Design Guidelines. An administrative and enforcement update is also scheduled. Public comment is accepted on non-agenda items.
- Request for Designation Review at 9019 - 9021 Center Street (Staff: Benjamin Walker)
- ARB Alternate Members Discussion (Staff: Benjamin Walker)
- Initiation of Amendment to the City of Manassas Historic District Design Guidelines (Staff: Ben Walker)
- Administrative & Enforcement Update (Staff: Benjamin Walker)
Appointments Committee
The Manassas Appointments Committee will meet on November 18, 2025, to approve the minutes from its October 2025 meeting, discuss plans for the December meeting, and authorize a closed meeting. No appointments or substantive decisions are on the agenda; the items are procedural.
- Approval of October 2025 Appointments Committee meeting minutes
- Discussion of December 2025 meeting schedule
- Authorization of a closed meeting
City Council
At this work session, the City Council will discuss the future of downtown mobility, hear an appeal of the Architectural Review Board's denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness for 9229 Portner Ave, and consider a proposed commercial and industrial tax for transportation funding. Also on the agenda are a proposed ordinance amendment for commercial car wash hours of operation, an update on social services, UOSA wastewater code amendments, and the status of the FY 2025 annual audit. These are discussion items; no final votes are scheduled.
- Appeal of ARB denial for Certificate of Appropriateness at 9229 Portner Ave
- Proposed commercial and industrial tax to fund transportation
- Ordinance amendment to regulate commercial car wash hours of operation
- UOSA city code amendments regarding industrial wastewater discharges
- Status update on FY 2025 annual audit
Utility Commission
This is a routine meeting of the Manassas Utility Commission. The agenda includes approval of the October 9, 2025 minutes, staff reports on customer service and finances, and updates from the directors of Electric and Water & Sewer. No new business items, ordinances, or contracts with dollar amounts are listed.
- Approval of minutes from October 9, 2025 regular meeting
- Utility Customer Service and Financial Reports
- Director of Electric Update and Electric Operations Report
- Director of Water & Sewer Update and Water & Sewer Operations Report
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority will discuss and take action on several items related to the Mathis Avenue Shopping Center, including lease renewals, trash corrals, landscaping, and tenant relocations. The board will also consider approval of the September 2025 financial report and an MSC Operating Report. Additionally, there will be a discussion on next steps for Facade & Landscaping Grants.
- Approval of October 14, 2025 meeting minutes
- Action on September 2025 financial report and city invoice
- Mathis Avenue Shopping Center: lease renewals, trash corrals, landscaping, and garage tenant relocations
- MSC Operating Report (Action)
- Facade & Landscaping Grants next steps discussion
Parks and Recreation Committee
The Parks and Recreation Committee will vote on its 2026 meeting calendar and work plan. They will also introduce a new member and hear updates on partnerships with the Greater Prince William Trails Coalition and Keep Manassas Beautiful.
- Approval of 2026 Parks & Recreation Committee Calendar
- Approval of 2026 Parks & Recreation Committee Work Plan
- New member introduction: Nephatiti "Nef" Kennedy
- Update from Greater Prince William Trails Coalition (Mike Freeland)
- Update from Keep Manassas Beautiful (Andy Morris, Amy McCracken)
City Council
The City Council will receive annual reports from the Business Council, Utility Commission, and Economic Development Authority, and hear proclamations. Action items include approving a telecom franchise for SummitIG, tax relief for elderly/disabled, and appointing committee members via consent. Two public hearings will be held: one for conveying property at The Landing at Cannon Branch and one for a special use permit for the Manassas City Public Schools Alternative Education Program. The Council will also consider a ground lease for aircraft hangars at the Regional Airport.
- Public hearing and first reading of ordinance conveying property at The Landing at Cannon Branch
- Public hearing and first reading of SUP for MCPS Alternative Education Program at 8700 Centreville Road
- Second reading of ordinance granting franchise to SummitIG for telecommunications conduits in public rights-of-way
- Second reading of ordinance for real estate and personal property tax relief for elderly and disabled
- Bid opening for ground lease to construct aircraft hangars at Manassas Regional Airport
City Council
The Manassas City Council will receive a Legislative Priorities Update from Senator Danica Roem and Delegate Michelle Maldonado. Council members will discuss the 2026 Legislative Priorities for the City Council and for the School Board of the City of Manassas. A City Council and MCPS Legislative Breakfast will be held at the Manassas Museum on Thursday, November 6, 2025.
- Legislative Priorities Update (Senator Danica Roem and Delegate Michelle Maldonado)
- 2026 Manassas City Council Legislative Priorities
- 2026 School Board of the City of Manassas Legislative Priorities
- City Council and MCPS Legislative Breakfast at Manassas Museum, 9101 Prince William St
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a special use permit for the MCPS Alternative Education Program at 8700 Centreville Road and a zoning text amendment that includes a draft cannabis ordinance. Other business includes a proposed update to the commission's rules and procedures and a monthly land use case update.
- SUP #2026-0001 for MCPS Alternative Education Program at 8700 Centreville Road
- ZTA #2026-0001 Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment, including draft cannabis ordinance
- Proposed update to Planning Commission Rules & Procedures
- Monthly Land Use Case Update
- Public comment period for non-hearing items
Historic Resources Board
The Historic Resources Board will approve prior meeting minutes, hear committee reports, and review core documents. New business includes discussing the 2026 calendar and workplan, and considering the establishment of a Cultural Events Sub-Committee. The meeting is largely procedural and planning-oriented.
- Approval of minutes from September 2, 2025
- Overview of core documents (Collections Policy, Disaster Plan)
- Collections Committee report
- Review of 2026 Historic Resources Board calendar
- Proposal to establish Cultural Events Sub-Committee