Falls Church, Virginia

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

Housing Commission

The Falls Church Housing Commission will receive several updates on housing-related policies and programs. Topics include an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) policy update, a university‑affiliated research update, the VA Village project status, a tenant relocation policy update, and an affordable living report. The commission will discuss these items but no formal decisions are noted on the agenda.

• ADU Policy Update
• UA Research Update
• VA Village Update
• Tenant Relocation Policy Update
• Affordable Living Report Update

Electoral Board

The Falls Church Electoral Board will review and approve the April 21, 2026 meeting minutes, hold a closed session for personnel annual reviews, appoint additional election officers, and discuss preparations for the August 4 dual primary election. Additional items and announcements will also be addressed.

• Approve minutes from the April 21, 2026 meeting
• Closed meeting for personnel annual review
• Appoint additional officers of election
• Prepare for the August 4 dual primary election
• Other items and announcements

Human Services Advisory Council

The Human Services Advisory Council will meet to receive updates on the Continuum of Care and various housing items. Discussion topics include the Virginia Village project, a Community Needs Assessment, and the Northern Virginia Regional Opioid Abatement Authority project.

• Continuum of Care update
• Virginia Village project update
• Community Needs Assessment discussion
• Northern Virginia Regional Opioid Abatement Authority project update

Environmental Sustainability Council

The Environmental Sustainability Council and Energy Transition Subcommittee will meet to discuss progress reports and small-scale actions supporting CEAP goals. The meeting includes the introduction of new council members and discussion regarding student involvement activities.

• Introduction of new ESC members Dylan Stearns and Belén Quellet
• GOEAP Progress Report
• ETS Memo: Response Regarding Small-Scale Actions Supporting CEAP Goals
• Discussion on Activities for Student Involvement

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Falls Church llevará a cabo una reunión especial para realizar entrevistas remotas con los solicitantes para el puesto de Administrador de la Ciudad. Las entrevistas se llevarán a cabo en una sesión cerrada, según lo permitido por la ley de Virginia. No hay votos ni decisiones públicas programadas.

• Sesión cerrada bajo el VA Code § 2.2-3711.A.(1) para entrevistas de candidatos a Administrador de la Ciudad
• Formato de reunión especial con participación remota de los solicitantes

Arts and Humanities Council of Falls Church

The Arts and Humanities Council will meet to discuss a funding request for the FY2026 Fall Budget Amendment. The council will also receive an update regarding the FC250 Committee.

• FY2026 Fall Budget Amendment Funding Request
• FC250 Committee Update

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

The City Council will meet with staff to discuss the upcoming Council schedule and agendas. The meeting is open to the public.

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

The July 15, 2026 Council Agenda Meeting with Staff was held to discuss scheduling items for upcoming council meetings. Attendees included Mayor Hardi and council members Arthur Agin, Marybeth Connelly, and David Snyder. The meeting listed future dates and topics but recorded no approvals, denials, or other decisions. Therefore, no substantive actions were taken.

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss library operations and strategic planning. The agenda includes a review of draft meeting minutes and proposed strategic goals for fiscal year 2027.

• Review of DRAFT Meeting Minutes from June 17, 2026
• Discussion of DRAFT MRSPL FY2027 Strategic Goals
• Review of FY2026 Annual Report Statistics

Urban Forestry Commission

The Urban Forestry Commission will meet to finalize initiatives for the FY2027-2028 budget cycle. The body will also discuss draft guidelines for tree grievances and public service announcement outreach on tree care.

• Final UFC Initiatives to Council for FY2027-2028
• Draft UFC guidelines for discussing tree grievances
• Draft PSA outreach on tree care
• Legislative priority recommendations for 2027
• Virginia Tree Canopy Working Group discussion

Falls Church250 Committee

The committee will discuss ongoing business including the Soap Box Conversations Program Series and Civic Jam. The meeting also includes a report back on organization outreach.

• Soap Box Conversations Program Series update
• Report Back on Organization Outreach
• Civic Jam

Aurora House Citizens' Advisory Committee

The Aurora House Citizens’ Advisory Committee will meet to hear a report from the Group Home Manager. The agenda also includes potential discussion of scholarships and new business.

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

Aurora House Citizens' Advisory Committee

The Aurora House Citizens' Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on July 14, 2026, to approve minutes, receive a manager's report, and discuss scholarships and new business. The public may submit comments via email until 7:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Group Home Manager’s Report
• Scholarships discussion (if applicable)
• New Business discussion
• Public comments deadline: July 14, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

City Council

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una reunión especial para realizar una sesión cerrada bajo la ley de Virginia para revisar las solicitudes para el puesto de City Manager. No hay votos públicos ni otros asuntos programados.

• Sesión cerrada conforme al VA Code § 2.2-3711.A.(1) para revisar las solicitudes para City Manager

Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation

El Comité Asesor Ciudadano de Transporte recibirá actualizaciones sobre los proyectos de Safe Streets, las directrices de calmado de tráfico vertical y la actualización mensual del NTC. El comité discutirá el refinamiento del NTC antes de una sesión de trabajo del Concejo Municipal el 20 de julio y revisará estudios de caso de políticas de uso de suelo. La reunión también incluye la aprobación rutinaria de actas e informes.

• Actualización del DPW sobre las actualizaciones del proyecto Safe Streets
• Elemento de información: Directrices de Calmado de Tráfico Vertical
• Actualización mensual del NTC y lista de proyectos de Safe Streets
• Discusión: Refinamiento del NTC previo a la sesión de trabajo del Concejo Municipal del 20 de julio
• Discusión: Estudios de caso de políticas de uso de suelo

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

This is a procedural agenda meeting where the Falls Church City Council meets with staff to review the upcoming council schedule and meeting agendas. No votes or decisions on specific ordinances, contracts, or rezonings are on the agenda. The meeting is open to the public, and a closed session may be held if needed.

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

The July 8 council meeting with staff focused exclusively on scheduling upcoming meetings and listing future agenda topics for July through October. No policies, contracts, or ordinances were voted on or approved during this session. The council will address code updates, housing reports, budget analysis, and zoning matters at later action meetings.

• No substantive decisions were made; the session covered only scheduling future meetings and agenda planning.

City Council Committee: Government Operations

El Comité de Operaciones del Gobierno celebrará una sesión cerrada bajo la ley de Virginia para discutir el desempeño, los salarios y otros asuntos de personal de la Secretaria Municipal y el Abogado de la Ciudad. No hay otro asunto sustancial en la orden del día.

• Sesión cerrada bajo el Código de VA § 2.2-3711.A.(1) para las evaluaciones del desempeño de la Secretaria Municipal y el Abogado de la Ciudad

The City Council Government Operations Committee held a special meeting on July 8, 2026. The committee entered a closed session to discuss the performance reviews of the City Clerk and City Attorney. Following the closed session, the committee reconvened in open session and certified that only the legally exempted business identified in the motion was discussed.

• The committee entered closed session pursuant to VA Code § 2.2-3711.A.(1) to deliver performance reviews to the City Clerk and City Attorney.
• The committee certified that only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements and identified in the motion were heard or discussed during the closed session.

Economic Development Authority

La Economic Development Authority discutirá y potencialmente adoptará su presupuesto para el año fiscal 2027. Los miembros también revisarán el programa piloto DORA y considerarán la programación de futuros eventos de Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area. La junta elegirá a un miembro para servir en el Virginia Village RFP Evaluation Committee.

• Presupuesto de la Economic Development Authority para el año fiscal 2027
• Revisión del piloto Little City Sips DORA y posibles futuros eventos DORA (Summer Restaurant Week, Halloween, Holiday Market, Watch Night)
• Elección de miembro para el Virginia Village RFP Evaluation Committee
• Instalación de señales de Parklet
• Actualización de VA250 – Civic Jam pospuesto para el 24 de julio

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Falls Church se reunirá en una sesión especial cerrada para realizar las revisiones anuales de desempeño del Secretario Municipal, el Abogado Municipal y el Administrador Municipal. No hay asuntos públicos ni votaciones programadas. La reunión es de carácter procesal e implica la discusión de asuntos de personal.

• Sesión cerrada bajo el VA Code § 2.2-3711.A.(1) para revisar el desempeño del Secretario Municipal, el Abogado Municipal y el Administrador Municipal

City Council Committee: Budget & Finance

El Comité de Presupuesto y Finanzas se reunirá para discutir un enfoque de distribución de ingresos. No se enumeran propuestas específicas ni montos en dólares en la agenda. La reunión está programada para el 26 de junio de 2026, a las 8:30 a.m.

• Discusión de un enfoque de distribución de ingresos

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

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

Retirement Board

La Junta de Retiro votará sobre un estudio de experiencia y supuestos económicos presentados por Segal Consulting. La junta también recibirá una actualización informativa sobre el proceso de RFP de consultoría financiera y de inversión. Otros puntos del orden del día incluyen la aprobación de las actas del 20 de mayo de 2026 y una reunión virtual de fideicomisarios.

• Acción sobre el Estudio de Experiencia y Supuestos Económicos por Robert Burrell de Segal Consulting (30 min)
• Actualización y cronograma de la RFP de Consultoría Financiera y de Inversión (informativo)
• Revisión y aprobación del borrador de las actas del 20 de mayo de 2026
• Punto de acción: Reunión Virtual de Fideicomisarios (3 minutos)

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

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

City Council Committee: Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee will meet to discuss and potentially review the performance of the City Attorney and City Clerk. The meeting will include standard procedural items and a closed session.

• Closed session for performance reviews of City Attorney and City Clerk
• Standard committee meeting agenda items
• Meeting at City Hall, 300 Park Avenue

The Government Operations Committee convened in closed session to discuss the performance reviews of the City Attorney and City Clerk. The session was reconvened in open session at 10:05 a.m. with a certification that only exempted public business was discussed.

• Entered closed session (3-0)
• Reconvened in open session (3-0)
• Certified closed session compliance (3-0)

Environmental Sustainability Council

El Consejo de Sostenibilidad Ambiental discutirá actualizaciones sobre el proyecto Virginia Village, revisará las prioridades estratégicas del Concejo Municipal para los años fiscales 2027-2028 y escuchará una actualización sobre el Capítulo 5 del Plan Integral. La reunión también incluye un informe sobre el Informe de Progreso Anual del CEAP y la actividad del Green Building Group.

• Actualización sobre el proyecto Virginia Village con memorando del ESC
• Revisión de las Prioridades Estratégicas del Concejo Municipal para el AF2027 y AF2028
• Actualización de la revisión del Capítulo 5 del Plan Integral
• Informe de Progreso Anual del CEAP
• Actividad del Green Building Group

Human Services Advisory Council

El Human Services Advisory Council discutirá un problema de accesibilidad en Founders Row 2 (Modera Founders) y recibirá una actualización sobre la Community Needs Assessment. La reunión también incluye comentarios públicos, aprobación de actas y actualizaciones de la comisión regional.

• Problema de accesibilidad en Founders Row 2 (Modera Founders) – punto de discusión
• Actualización de la Community Needs Assessment
• Periodo de comentarios públicos – comentarios enviados antes de las 6:30 p.m. del 18 de junio de 2026
• Actualizaciones de la comisión regional: Continuum of Care y Fairfax Area Commission on Aging

The council discussed resident concerns regarding building heights at Virginia Village and accessibility at Founders Row 2. Staff provided an update on the Community Needs Assessment RFP process. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Arts and Humanities Council of Falls Church

El Consejo de Artes y Humanidades discutirá y posiblemente actuará sobre una solicitud de financiamiento para la enmienda del presupuesto de otoño del FY26. También revisarán actualizaciones sobre el sitio web de Art Walk y el proyecto de placas, y recibirán una actualización del comité sobre la iniciativa FC250. El comentario público está abierto antes de los puntos del orden del día.

• Solicitud de Financiamiento para la Enmienda del Presupuesto de Otoño del FY26
• Sitio Web y Placas de Art Walk
• Actualización del Comité FC250

Library Board of Trustees

La Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca se reunirá para revisar varios documentos administrativos. Los temas de discusión incluyen el Informe Anual de la Biblioteca del FY2026, los logros del plan de trabajo y las estadísticas de la biblioteca.

• Revisión del Informe Anual de la Biblioteca del FY2026
• Revisión de los Logros del Plan de Trabajo de la Biblioteca del FY2026
• Revisión de las Estadísticas de la Biblioteca
• Revisión de las actas de la reunión del 20 de mayo de 2026

The Library Board of Trustees formally approved the April 15, 2026 meeting minutes. The board reviewed a draft of the FY2026 Library Annual Report, offering feedback and directing staff to incorporate edits for final approval at the June meeting. Library staff reported on rising usage statistics, upcoming closures, staff training (including NARCAN), and a travel collection reorganization. Reports from the Foundation, City Council liaison, and Arts & Humanities Council were also presented; no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved April 15, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Reviewed draft FY2026 annual report; final approval deferred to June meeting

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

Esta es una sesión de trabajo procedimental donde los miembros del Concejo Municipal se reúnen con el Administrador de la Ciudad y el personal para revisar el calendario y las agendas próximas del Concejo. No hay votos ni audiencias públicas programadas; la reunión es mayormente administrativa.

• Discutir el Calendario del Concejo y las Agendas de las Próximas Reuniones
• Sesión Cerrada – si es necesario

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

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

Urban Forestry Commission

La Urban Forestry Commission discutirá un borrador de enmienda al Capítulo 5 del código de la ciudad, titulado 'Environment for Everyone'. También revisarán una lista de tareas actualizada para las prioridades de 2026 y recibirán un informe del City Council. La reunión incluye la aprobación de las actas de mayo y comentarios del público.

• Discusión del borrador de la enmienda al Capítulo 5 (Environment for Everyone)
• Revisión de la lista de tareas actualizada para las prioridades de la UFC para 2026
• Consideración del memorando para la UFC y la Environment and Sustainability Commission (ESC)
• El calendario y las prioridades del City Council en la agenda
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión de mayo

The Urban Forestry Commission approved the minutes from the May meeting by voice vote. No other formal actions were taken. Commissioners discussed upcoming priorities and upcoming tasks such as drafting a priority list for City Council and attending a tree canopy working group.

• Approved May meeting minutes (voice vote)

Electoral Board

La Junta Electoral se reunirá para aprobar las actas de la reunión anterior y designar oficiales de elección adicionales. La agenda incluye discusiones sobre los horarios de votación los domingos, la seguridad y las próximas elecciones.

• Designación de Oficiales de Elección Adicionales
• Comentarios sobre la Elección Especial
• Discusión de los Horarios de Votación los Domingos
• Discusión sobre las Elecciones Primarias
• Discusión sobre las Elecciones Generales

The board appointed six additional officers of election and approved the April 21, 2026, meeting minutes. Members reviewed the annual ADA compliance report update and discussed upcoming legislative goals to be adopted in August.

• Approved April 21, 2026, meeting minutes
• Appointed six officers of election: Daniela Zagarino, Jean Ponton, Jean Kilker, Jennifer Bonner, Renee Andrews, and Ian Lancaster
• Reviewed yearly ADA compliance report update

Environmental Sustainability Council

El Consejo de Sostenibilidad Ambiental y el Subcomité de Transición Energética realizarán un recorrido por el Edificio Net Zero de la American Geophysical Union. No hay votos ni decisiones programadas; la reunión es primordialmente educativa.

• Recorrido por el Edificio Net Zero de la American Geophysical Union en 2000 Florida Ave. NW, Washington, DC

Board of Zoning Appeals

La Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación escuchará una solicitud de varianza (V1667-25) para 509 S Spring Street, que busca reducir el retranqueo frontal requerido de 30 pies a 19 pies 1 pulgada y el retranqueo del patio lateral de 13 pies a 9 pies 6 pulgadas para construir un porche delantero cubierto. El punto fue aplazado desde el 10 de julio de 2025, a solicitud del solicitante. La junta también aprobará las actas del 9 de abril de 2026 y puede entrar en sesión cerrada.

• Solicitud de varianza V1667-25 presentada por Kiara Ventura-Lopez en nombre del propietario Tracy Montgomery para 509 S Spring Street (RPC#52-602-025, zonificación R-1A).
• Alivio solicitado: retranqueo frontal de 19'1" en lugar de 30', retranqueo del patio lateral de 9'6" en lugar de 13'.
• Punto aplazado desde el 10 de julio de 2025, por el solicitante.
• Se aceptan comentarios públicos hasta las 4:30 p.m. del 11 de junio de 2026, vía correo electrónico a [email protected].
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 9 de abril de 2026.

City Council Committee: Appointments

El Comité de Nombramientos del Concejo Municipal de Falls Church está realizando entrevistas para puestos vacantes y considerando solicitudes de renombramiento para varias juntas y comisiones. La agenda incluye dos nuevos solicitantes para términos no vencidos en el Consejo de Sostenibilidad Ambiental y la Comisión de Vivienda, así como tres solicitudes de renombramiento para la Junta de la Biblioteca, la Junta de Servicios Comunitarios de Fairfax-Falls Church y la Junta del Northern Virginia Community College.

• Entrevista de Belen Quellet para un término no vencido en el Consejo de Sostenibilidad Ambiental (2026–2029)
• Entrevista de Griffin Koupal para un término no vencido en la Comisión de Vivienda (2026–2028)
• Solicitud de renombramiento de Jessica Labukas para la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca (2026–2030)
• Solicitud de renombramiento de Sarah Coughter para la Junta de Servicios Comunitarios de Fairfax-Falls Church (2026–2029)
• Solicitud de renombramiento de Carolyn Welch para la Junta del Northern Virginia Community College (2026–2030)

Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation

El Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation revisará varias actualizaciones de mitigación de tráfico en vecindarios y recomendaciones de seguridad. El comité también discutirá sus prioridades para 2026 y las próximas prioridades del City Council para el FY27 y FY28.

• Actualización del Greenway Downs Neighborhood Traffic Calming Project
• Reevaluación y recomendación de Gundry Drive & Annandale Road NTC
• Recomendación de seguridad de la zona de Oak Street Elementary School
• Revisión del informe de accidentes y recomendación de Grove Avenue
• Prioridades de CACT para 2026 y prioridades del City Council para FY27/FY28

The Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation adopted its agenda and approved the May 2026 minutes, each by a 6‑0 vote. A motion to extend the meeting until 9:45 p.m. also passed unanimously (6‑0). Staff presented updates on several traffic‑calming projects, but no formal decisions were made on those recommendations.

• Agenda adopted (6‑0)
• May 2026 minutes approved (6‑0)
• Motion to extend meeting to 9:45 p.m. passed (6‑0)

Recreation & Parks Advisory Board

La Junta Asesora de Recreación y Parques discutirá las prioridades estratégicas del Concejo Municipal, revisará actualizaciones sobre proyectos de parques, incluidos los parques Firefly Forest, Cavalier y Lincoln, y discutirá el mercado de agricultores. La junta también considerará la actualización del 250 aniversario y otros asuntos.

• Discusión sobre las Prioridades Estratégicas del Concejo Municipal
• Discusión sobre el Farmers Market
• Actualizaciones de proyectos de parques: Firefly Forest, Cavalier, Lincoln
• Actualización del 250 aniversario

Housing Commission

La Comisión de Vivienda de Falls Church revisará las prioridades y el plan de trabajo del Concejo Municipal. Recibirá actualizaciones sobre programas de vivienda asequible, VA Village, un borrador de la política de reubicación de inquilinos, un borrador del informe de vida asequible y una evaluación de las necesidades de la comunidad. Se aceptan comentarios públicos antes de la reunión. No se indican decisiones formales en la agenda.

• Presentación de Prioridades/Plan de Trabajo del Concejo Municipal
• Actualización de Programas de Vivienda Asequible (ADU y AHP)
• Actualizaciones de VA Village
• Discusión del borrador de la Política de Reubicación de Inquilinos
• Revisión del borrador del Informe de Vida Asequible

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

Esta es una sesión de trabajo para que el Concejo Municipal se reúna con el administrador de la ciudad y el personal para discutir el calendario del concejo y las agendas de futuras reuniones. No hay acciones legislativas ni audiencias públicas programadas. La reunión está abierta al público con la oportunidad de enviar comentarios por correo electrónico.

• Revisión del próximo calendario del concejo y las agendas de las reuniones
• Posible sesión cerrada si es necesario
• No hay ordenanzas, rezonificaciones ni contratos específicos en la agenda

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

Economic Development Authority

La Autoridad de Desarrollo Económico de Falls Church considerará una solicitud para apoyar un piloto de expansión del Farmers Market, recibirá una actualización sobre el Área Designada de Refrescos al Aire Libre (DORA) y mantendrá una discusión con restaurantes locales. La reunión también incluye la bienvenida de la nueva integrante Amanda Vega, la aprobación de las actas y actualizaciones sobre marketing y visitas comerciales.

• Comentario público sobre la Solicitud de Apoyo a la Expansión del Farmers Market de Falls Church Forward
• Actualización del Área Designada de Refrescos al Aire Libre (DORA)
• Actualización de VA250 – presentación de Civic Jam por Jim Coyle
• Actualizaciones de marketing: Summer Restaurant Week (21–30 de agosto) y evento de otoño/invierno
• Discusión con restaurantes locales

The Economic Development Authority approved the minutes from its May 5, 2026 meeting. The board held extensive discussions regarding a proposed Farmers Market Expansion Pilot, though no formal vote on the proposal was recorded.

• Approved May 5, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)

Falls Church250 Committee

El Comité Falls Church250 discutirá y analizará iniciativas próximas, incluyendo un proyecto de video de julio y la serie de programas Soap Box Conversations. Los miembros también escucharán informes sobre la divulgación de la organización y finalizarán los planes para el cierre de la celebración del 250 aniversario. La reunión incluye la aprobación de las actas y comentarios públicos.

• Lluvia de ideas para el video de julio Reflections at 250
• Actualización de la serie de programas Soap Box Conversations
• Informe sobre la divulgación de la organización
• Lluvia de ideas para el cierre del 250

City Council Committee: Government Operations

El Government Operations Committee llevará a cabo una sesión cerrada bajo la ley estatal para discutir las revisiones de desempeño del City Attorney y el City Clerk. No se enumeran otros asuntos sustantivos en la agenda. La reunión es una continuación del 27 de mayo de 2026.

• Sesión cerrada para las revisiones de desempeño del City Attorney y el City Clerk
• Reunión continuada desde la reunión del Government Operations Committee del 27 de mayo de 2026

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

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

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

Esta es una reunión de planificación rutinaria donde el Concejo Municipal discutirá el próximo calendario del concejo y las agendas de las reuniones. No hay decisiones sustantivas ni audiencias públicas programadas. La reunión está abierta al público y se pueden enviar comentarios por correo electrónico.

• Discutir el calendario del concejo y las próximas agendas de las reuniones

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

City Council Committee: Government Operations

El Comité de Operaciones del Gobierno del Concejo Municipal de Falls Church llevará a cabo su reunión regular, tratando puntos estándar como la apertura de la sesión, el pase de lista y las declaraciones de conflicto de intereses. La agenda incluye una parte de sesión cerrada para discutir las evaluaciones de desempeño del City Attorney y del City Clerk. No hay decisiones de política ni contratos en la agenda pública.

• Sesión cerrada para discutir las evaluaciones de desempeño del City Attorney y del City Clerk
• Apertura de la sesión y pase de lista
• Declaraciones de conflictos de intereses (si aplica)
• Certificación de reunión virtual y/o participación remota (si aplica)
• Otros asuntos

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

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

Human Services Advisory Council

El Falls Church Human Services Advisory Council discutirá asuntos nuevos, incluyendo un Teen Center, una actualización del proyecto Virginia Village, Unity Club y una Recomendación de Alivio del Alquiler. No hay votos ni decisiones programadas; todos los puntos son para discusión y comentarios públicos.

• Discusión sobre el Teen Center – Ripal Patel
• Actualización del proyecto Virginia Village – Kayleen Mark
• Discusión abierta sobre The Unity Club – Ripal Patel
• Recomendación de Alivio del Alquiler – Ripal Patel
• Actualizaciones de la Comisión Regional – Continuum of Care – Sue Armstrong

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

Environmental Sustainability Council

El Consejo de Sostenibilidad Ambiental considerará un comentario sobre el proyecto Virginia Village como un punto de acción, revisará el Informe de Progreso Anual del CEAP y recibirá actualizaciones de los enlaces y subcomités. Los comentarios públicos pueden enviarse hasta las 5:00 p.m. del 21 de mayo. La reunión es principalmente procedimental, pero incluye un punto de acción sustantivo.

• Punto de acción: Comentario sobre el proyecto Virginia Village (página web del proyecto vinculada)
• Revisión del Informe de Progreso Anual del CEAP
• Actualización de la actividad del Green Building Group
• Periodo de comentarios públicos abierto hasta las 5:00 p.m. del 21 de mayo
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión de abril

Arts and Humanities Council of Falls Church

El Consejo de Artes y Humanidades considerará temas de nuevos negocios, incluyendo comentarios para el OCOM del sitio web de Falls Church y políticas para la participación remota y totalmente virtual. También recibirá actualizaciones sobre el Comité FC250 y un resumen del Día de las Artes de la Ciudad de Falls Church. La reunión incluye la aprobación rutinaria de las actas de abril de 2026 y un período de comentarios públicos.

• Comentarios para el OCOM del sitio web Visit Falls Church (nuevos negocios)
• Políticas de Participación Remota y Totalmente Virtual (nuevos negocios)
• Actualización del Comité FC250 (negocios en curso)
• Resumen del Día de las Artes de la Ciudad de Falls Church (negocios en curso)
• Aprobación de las actas de abril de 2026

Library Board of Trustees

La Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca discutirá el borrador de las actas del 15 de abril de 2026, las estadísticas de la biblioteca y el borrador del informe anual de MRSPL. No hay puntos de acción ni audiencias públicas enumerados en la agenda.

• Borrador de las actas de la reunión del 15 de abril de 2026
• Documento de estadísticas de la biblioteca
• Borrador del Informe Anual de MRSPL

The Library Board of Trustees approved the March 18, 2026, meeting minutes and unanimously adjourned the session. The meeting included reports on library operations, upcoming closures, and staff updates.

• Approved March 18, 2026, meeting minutes
• Unanimously adjourned the meeting at 6:44 p.m.

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

El Concejo de la Ciudad de Falls Church mantiene una reunión de agenda con el personal para revisar el calendario del concejo y las agendas de futuras reuniones. La sesión es primordialmente procedimental, permitiendo que los miembros del concejo coordinen con el administrador de la ciudad. No hay ordenanzas, contratos ni audiencias públicas específicas en la agenda; la única sesión cerrada posible se indica según sea necesario.

• Discusión del calendario del concejo y las agendas de las próximas reuniones
• Posible sesión cerrada si es necesario

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

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

Urban Forestry Commission

La Comisión de Silvicultura Urbana llevará a cabo una reunión ordinaria para aprobar las actas de abril, escuchar comentarios del público y discutir asuntos que incluyen el calendario del Concejo Municipal y los siguientes pasos sobre las prioridades de 2026 de la comisión. No hay ordenanzas, contratos ni acciones financieras específicas en la agenda.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión de abril
• Periodo de comentarios públicos antes de los asuntos a tratar
• Discusión del calendario del Concejo Municipal
• Discusión de los siguientes pasos sobre las prioridades de 2026

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

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

Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation

El Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation votará sobre sus prioridades de 2026 y discutirá la S. Washington Street Bus Stop Expansion (diseño al 30%). El comité también planea revisar los siguientes pasos para la seguridad de la Oak Street Elementary School y considerar la extensión de las reuniones hasta las 9:30 p.m. Los comentarios públicos deben entregarse antes de las 4:00 p.m. del 12 de mayo.

• Elemento de acción: votación para adoptar las Prioridades de CACT 2026
• Revisión de la S. Washington Street Bus Stop Expansion & Access to Transit (diseño al 30%)
• Discusión sobre los siguientes pasos del Memorando de Seguridad de la Oak Street Elementary School
• Elemento de acción: moción para extender las reuniones hasta las 9:30 p.m. con Reglas de Procedimiento revisadas
• Discusión sobre las observaciones de la intersección de W&OD y Grove Avenue

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

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

Recreation & Parks Advisory Board

La Junta Asesora de Recreación y Parques discutirá el Plan Maestro de Recreación y Parques como nuevo negocio. También recibirán actualizaciones sobre proyectos de parques, incluyendo Firefly Forest, Cavalier y Lincoln, así como la actualización del 250 aniversario. La junta considerará aprobar las actas del 11 de marzo de 2026.

• Discusión del Plan Maestro de Recreación y Parques
• Actualizaciones de proyectos de parques: Firefly Forest, Cavalier, Lincoln
• Actualización del 250 aniversario
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 11 de marzo de 2026
• Oportunidad para comentarios públicos hasta las 5:00 PM del 13 de mayo de 2026

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

• Approved March 11, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council Committee: Appointments

El Comité de Nombramientos del Concejo Municipal entrevistará a candidatos para varios puestos en juntas y comisiones. Esto incluye una única vacante en la Economic Development Authority, dos vacantes en la Housing Commission y una vacante en la Urban Forestry Commission. El comité también considerará una solicitud de renombramiento para la Architectural Advisory Board.

• Entrevista de Eric Wakeham para la City Employee Review Board (periodo 11/01/23‑10/31/26)
• Entrevista de Dylan Stearns para el Environmental Sustainability Council (periodo 03/01/26‑02/28/29)
• Entrevistas de Alicia Good y Mark Isaacson para la vacante de la Economic Development Authority (periodo 12/01/23‑11/30/27)
• Entrevistas de Jill Kruse y un segundo solicitante para la Housing Commission (periodos 01/01/26‑12/31/28)
• Solicitud de renombramiento de Philip Osburn para la Architectural Advisory Board (periodo 06/01/26‑05/31/29)

Aurora House Citizens' Advisory Committee

Esta es una reunión ordinaria del Comité Asesor de Ciudadanos de Aurora House. La agenda incluye la aprobación de las actas, el informe del gerente del hogar grupal y una discusión sobre becas si corresponde. También se considerarán asuntos nuevos. No se enumeran decisiones importantes ni partidas financieras específicas.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior
• Informe del gerente del hogar grupal
• Discusión de becas (si corresponde)
• Asuntos nuevos

Aurora House Citizens' Advisory Committee

El Comité Asesor de Ciudadanos de Aurora House llevará a cabo una reunión ordinaria con puntos de agenda estándar, que incluyen la aprobación de actas, un informe del gerente y la discusión de becas si corresponde. No se enumeran propuestas ni decisiones específicas; la reunión es principalmente de supervisión procesal.

• Informe del Gerente del Hogar Grupal
• Discusión de becas (si corresponde)
• Asuntos Nuevos

Aurora House Citizens' Advisory Committee

Esta es una reunión ordinaria del Comité Asesor de Ciudadanos de Aurora House. La agenda incluye la aprobación de actas anteriores, un informe del gerente del hogar grupal y la consideración de becas si corresponde. No se enumeran decisiones ni propuestas específicas en la agenda.

• Informe del Gerente del Hogar Grupal
• Becas (si corresponde)

Aurora House Citizens' Advisory Committee

El Comité Asesor de Ciudadanos de Aurora House se reúne para discutir asuntos rutinarios, incluyendo la aprobación de actas anteriores, un informe del gerente del hogar grupal y posibles premios de becas. No hay decisiones importantes ni audiencias públicas programadas; la agenda es mayormente procedimental.

• Informe del Gerente del Hogar Grupal
• Becas (si aplica)
• Asuntos Nuevos

Falls Church250 Committee

El Comité Falls Church250 se reunirá para discutir los eventos futuros y los proyectos en curso relacionados con el 250 aniversario de la ciudad. Los temas incluyen una actualización sobre la oportunidad del evento Alexandria250, el Civic Jam, la serie Soap Box Conversations y los esfuerzos de divulgación. No se programan votaciones ni decisiones vinculantes.

• Discusión sobre la Oportunidad del Evento Alexandria250
• Actualización del Civic Jam
• Actualización de la Serie de Programas Soap Box Conversations
• Informe sobre la Divulgación de la Organización
• Actualización de la Serie de Videos FC250

Housing Commission

La Comisión de Vivienda discutirá las prioridades del Concejo Municipal, recibirá actualizaciones sobre las unidades de vivienda accesorias (ADUs), incluyendo un aviso de servicios públicos, y escuchará informes sobre el Programa de Propiedad de Viviendas Asequibles, Virginia Village (con una actualización de un consultor) y la Evaluación de Necesidades Comunitarias. Los comentarios públicos pueden enviarse por correo electrónico. No hay votos ni decisiones enumeradas en la agenda.

• Prioridades/Plan de Trabajo del Concejo Municipal presentado por la Alcaldesa Letty Hardi
• Actualizaciones de ADU de Vivienda: discusión sobre el aviso de servicios públicos
• Actualizaciones del Programa de Propiedad de Viviendas Asequibles
• Actualizaciones de Virginia Village: actualización del consultor
• Actualización de la Evaluación de Necesidades Comunitarias

Economic Development Authority

La Autoridad de Desarrollo Económico discutirá y potencialmente aprobará un Memorando de Acuerdo con el Concejo Municipal sobre la operación de Virginia Village, y considerará un programa piloto para un Área Designada de Refrescos al Aire Libre. Otros asuntos incluyen una encuesta de negocios locales, una actualización sobre los eventos de VA250 e iniciativas de marketing como el Falls Church Fitness Challenge y la Summer Restaurant Week. Los comentarios públicos pueden enviarse hasta las 8 p.m. del 4 de mayo de 2026.

• Memorando de Acuerdo de Virginia Village entre el Concejo Municipal y la EDA (versiones actual y actualizada)
• Piloto de Área Designada de Refrescos al Aire Libre
• Encuesta de Negocios
• Actualización de VA250 – Civic Jam (viernes 3 de junio)
• Revisión del Falls Church Fitness Challenge y actualizaciones de la Summer Restaurant Week

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

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

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

Esta es una reunión de carácter procesal en la que el Concejo Municipal se reúne con el Administrador de la Ciudad y el personal para revisar el próximo calendario del Concejo y las agendas de las futuras reuniones. No se enumeran votaciones, audiencias públicas ni temas de acción específicos. El público puede enviar comentarios por correo electrónico.

• Discusión del calendario del Concejo y de las agendas de las próximas reuniones
• Sesión cerrada si es necesario

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

Urban Forestry Commission

La Comisión de Silvicultura Urbana llevará a cabo una reunión ordinaria para discutir los estándares de diseño urbano y el calendario del City Council. La agenda también incluye la aprobación de las actas de marzo, comentarios públicos y otros asuntos rutinarios. No se enumeran propuestas específicas ni montos en dólares.

• Discusión de los estándares de diseño urbano
• Discusión del calendario del City Council
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión de marzo
• Periodo de comentarios públicos

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

• Approved March 2026 meeting minutes (voice vote)

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

Esta es una sesión de trabajo procedimental donde el Concejo Municipal se reúne con el personal para revisar las agendas de las próximas reuniones y el calendario del concejo. No hay votos ni audiencias públicas programadas. La reunión está abierta al público e incluye una posible sesión cerrada si es necesario.

• Revisión del calendario del concejo y de las agendas de las próximas reuniones
• Posible sesión cerrada si es necesario

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

City Council Committee: Government Operations

El Comité de Operaciones Gubernamentales discutirá la contratación de un nuevo administrador de la ciudad, incluyendo una presentación. El comité también revisará las referencias del código de la ciudad y la membresía de varias juntas y comisiones: Architectural Advisory Board, Historic Architectural Review Board, Housing Commission, Human Services Advisory Council y Public Utilities Commission. La reunión incluye elementos procesales como el pase de lista y una posible sesión cerrada.

• Presentación sobre la contratación del City Manager (PDF)
• Discusión sobre la referencia del código de la ciudad y la membresía del Architectural Advisory Board
• Discusión sobre la referencia del código de la ciudad y la membresía del Historic Architectural Review Board
• Discusión sobre la referencia del código de la ciudad y la membresía de la Housing Commission
• Discusión sobre la resolución de establecimiento y la membresía del Human Services Advisory Council

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

Electoral Board

La Junta Electoral de Falls Church se reunirá el 21 de abril a las 7:00 am en el Dogwood Room para comenzar el trabajo de una elección especial. La agenda incluye un escrutinio preliminar, seguido de suspensiones y continuaciones el 22 de abril y el 27 de abril para realizar más escrutinios, revisar las boletas ausentes y provisionales, y finalizar los resultados electorales. La Junta también escuchará comentarios públicos y revisará informes de incidentes.

• El escrutinio de la elección especial se llevará a cabo en múltiples sesiones (21, 22 y 27 de abril)
• Escrutinio preliminar de los resultados electorales
• Revisión de boletas ausentes adicionales el 27 de abril
• Revisión de boletas provisionales el 27 de abril
• Consideración de informes de incidentes y comentarios recibidos sobre la conducción de la elección

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

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

City Council Committee: Budget & Finance

El Comité de Presupuesto y Finanzas recibirá presentaciones sobre los resultados financieros del tercer trimestre y las proyecciones de fin de año para el FY2026, además de discutir posibles opciones de ingresos para el presupuesto del FY2027. También se presentará una actualización sobre el presupuesto del estado de Virginia. No hay votos ni decisiones programadas; se trata de una sesión de trabajo únicamente para discusión.

• Presentación: Resultados Financieros del Q3 y Proyecciones de Fin de Año del FY2026 (David So)
• Presentación: Palancas de Ingresos Presupuestarios del FY2027 (David So)
• Presentación: Actualización del Presupuesto del Estado de Virginia (Cindy Mester)

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

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

Human Services Advisory Council

El Human Services Advisory Council llevará a cabo discusiones sobre el Teen Center, el Unity Club y una actualización sobre el proyecto Virginia Village. La reunión también incluye comentarios públicos y actualizaciones de la comisión regional. No se enumeran votos ni acciones de ordenanza.

• Discusión sobre el Teen Center liderada por Ripal Patel
• Discusión abierta sobre el Unity Club liderada por Ripal Patel
• Actualización del proyecto Virginia Village por Dana Jones
• Actualizaciones de la Comisión Regional – Area on Aging Commission por Irv Katz

Environmental Sustainability Council

El Consejo de Sostenibilidad Ambiental se reunirá para aprobar las actas anteriores, escuchar comentarios públicos y discutir informes de enlace, una revisión del presupuesto y las actividades del Grupo de Construcción Sostenible. La agenda es mayormente procedimental, sin propuestas específicas ni importes de financiación detallados.

• Aprobación de las actas de las reuniones de febrero y marzo
• Discusión de la revisión del presupuesto
• Actualización de las actividades del Grupo de Construcción Sostenible
• Informes de enlace y de subcomités

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

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

Arts and Humanities Council of Falls Church

El Consejo de Artes y Humanidades llevará a cabo una reunión ordinaria con actualizaciones sobre los revestimientos artísticos de las cajas de servicios públicos, el informe anual, el comité FC250 y la planificación del Día de las Artes. La agenda incluye la aprobación de las actas de marzo de 2026 y comentarios públicos. No hay votos programados sobre contratos u ordenanzas.

• Presentación de la Parte 2 de los Revestimientos Artísticos de las Cajas de Servicios Públicos
• Aportes para OCOM sobre el sitio web Visit Falls Church
• Actualización del Informe Anual del AHC
• Actualización del Comité FC250
• Actualización de la planificación del Día de las Artes de la City of Falls Church

Library Board of Trustees

El texto proporcionado es solo una portada con enlaces a la agenda y a las actas borrador en formato PDF. No se enumeran artículos de discusión específicos en el texto. La reunión se llevará a cabo en persona con acceso en línea a través de Microsoft Teams.

• La agenda y las actas están disponibles como documentos PDF separados; los artículos específicos no se proporcionan en el texto.

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

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

Housing Commission

La Comisión de Vivienda discutirá actualizaciones sobre las Unidades de Vivienda Accesorias (ADUs), un programa de propiedad de vivienda asequible y el desarrollo de Virginia Village. No hay votos ni decisiones programadas; estos son solo temas de discusión.

• Actualizaciones de ADU de vivienda por parte del personal
• Discusión sobre el Programa de Propiedad de Vivienda Asequible
• Actualizaciones de Virginia Village con el informe del consultor
• Reunión conjunta con la Comisión de Planificación el 6 de mayo

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

• Approved March meeting minutes

Falls Church250 Committee

El Comité Falls Church250 se reúne para discutir nuevos asuntos, incluyendo el Programa Demystifying Democracy, una lluvia de ideas para el cierre del 250 aniversario y una actualización sobre la plantación y entrega de árboles. Los asuntos pendientes incluyen actualizaciones sobre la serie Soap Box Conversations, el alcance de la organización, la serie de videos FC250 y la participación en el Memorial Day. La agenda también incluye la aprobación de las actas de marzo de 2026 y el comentario público.

• Discusión del Programa Demystifying Democracy
• Lluvia de ideas para el cierre del 250 Aniversario
• Actualización de la Plantación/Entrega de Árboles
• Actualización de la serie del Programa Soap Box Conversations
• Planificación de FC250 y Memorial Day

Board of Zoning Appeals

La Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación escuchará cuatro solicitudes de varianza para retiros de propiedad, incluyendo un caso continuado desde febrero. Los solicitantes buscan reducir los retiros requeridos para construir porches, una sala solarium y una ampliación en viviendas unifamiliares. La junta también aprobará las actas de la reunión del 12 de febrero de 2026.

• Varianza continuada V1675-26: retiro posterior de 24 ft 2 in en lugar de 40 ft en 303 E. Broad Street (zona R-1A)
• V1676-26: retiro frontal de 24 ft en lugar de 30 ft a lo largo de Hillier Street en 116 South Oak Street (zona R-1A)
• V1677-26: retiro lateral de 9 ft en lugar de 10 ft en 928 North Quesada Street (zona R-1B)
• V1678-26: retiro lateral de 3.1 ft en lugar de 10 ft en 319 N Maple Avenue (zona R-1A)

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

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

City Council Committee: Appointments

El Comité de Nombramientos entrevistará a cinco nuevos solicitantes y considerará tres renombramientos para varias juntas y comisiones de la ciudad. Los puntos clave incluyen a tres candidatos que compiten por un término no vencido en la Economic Development Authority.

• Entrevista de Meredith Cavan para el Arts and Humanities Council (at-large, término no vencido hasta febrero de 2029)
• Entrevista de Jessie McLain para el Architectural Advisory Board (término no vencido hasta mayo de 2028)
• Tres solicitantes (Brian Pendelton, Amanda Vega, Kelly Millspaugh Thompson) para una vacante de la EDA (término no vencido hasta noviembre de 2027)
• Solicitud de renombramiento de Amy Crumpton para la Urban Forestry Commission (término abril 2026–marzo 2029)
• Solicitud de renombramiento de Tim Roche para la Urban Forestry Commission (término abril 2026–marzo 2029)

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

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

Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation

El Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation discutirá y potencialmente adoptará sus prioridades para 2026 y los siguientes pasos para un memorando de seguridad de Oak Street Elementary School. También recibirán actualizaciones sobre el programa anual de pavimentación y el Urban Design Master Plan. Se aceptan comentarios públicos hasta el 7 de abril.

• Discusión del memorando de seguridad de Oak Street Elementary School y la matriz de respuesta del personal
• Consideración de las Prioridades de CACT para 2026 para su adopción
• Presentación de actualización del DPW Annual Paving Program
• Presentación de actualización del Urban Design Master Plan
• Actualización mensual de NTC

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

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

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

El Concejo de la Ciudad de Falls Church revisará su calendario próximo y las agendas de las reuniones. En una sesión cerrada, los miembros discutirán la renuncia del Administrador de la Ciudad y los requisitos de desempeño para un sucesor. La misma sesión cerrada considerará la contratación de una firma de reclutamiento para cubrir el puesto de Administrador de la Ciudad.

• Pasar lista
• Mociones de Participación Electrónica
• Discutir el calendario del Concejo y las próximas agendas de reuniones
• Sesión cerrada para discutir la renuncia del Administrador de la Ciudad y los requisitos de desempeño
• Sesión cerrada para considerar la contratación de una firma de reclutamiento para el puesto de Administrador de la Ciudad

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

Recreation & Parks Advisory Board

La Junta Asesora de Recreación y Parques de Falls Church se reunirá para discutir actualizaciones sobre los proyectos de Firefly Forest y Cavalier Trail Park, junto con el Farmers Market. La junta también aprobará las actas de la reunión del 11 de marzo y recibirá un informe del Director de Recreación. La agenda es mayormente procedimental, sin votaciones sobre nuevas ordenanzas o cambios en las tarifas.

• Actualizaciones de proyectos de parques: Firefly Forest y Cavalier Trail Park
• Discusión del Farmers Market
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 11 de marzo de 2026
• Informe del Director de Recreación
• Peticiones públicas y peticiones de los miembros de la junta

Architectural Advisory Board

La Junta Asesora Arquitectónica considerará una solicitud de plan del sitio para remodelar una oficina dental existente en 815 W Broad St, y proporcionará comentarios sobre el Plan Maestro de Diseño Urbano, una actualización de las Guías de Paisajismo Urbano y las Guías de Diseño de la Ciudad. La junta también revisará el borrador de su informe anual para el Concejo Municipal.

• Solicitud de plan del sitio para la remodelación en 815 W Broad St (oficina dental entre S Spring y S Oak St)
• Comentarios sobre la actualización del Plan Maestro de Diseño Urbano de las Guías de Paisajismo Urbano y las Guías de Diseño de la Ciudad (enmienda al Capítulo 3 del Plan Integral)
• Borrador del informe anual para el Concejo Municipal programado para el 13 de abril de 2026
• Aprobación del borrador de las actas de las reuniones del 15 de enero y 11 de marzo de 2026

Economic Development Authority

The Falls Church Economic Development Authority will consider a revised Memorandum of Agreement with Virginia Village and discuss a real‑estate services request, an urban design master plan update, and a VA250 project update. The board will also provide a general update on marketing initiatives, a fitness challenge, an outdoor refreshment pilot, business visits, vacancy reports, and new business openings. The meeting includes standard items such as approval of March 10, 2026 minutes and a public comment period.

• Virginia Village Memorandum of Agreement revision (Wyatt Shields)
• Virginia Village Real Estate Services request (Matt Mattauszek)
• Urban Design Master Plan update (Cameron Gahres)
• VA250 project update – Civic Jam (June 3)
• General marketing and business updates (fitness challenge, outdoor refreshment pilot, business visits, vacancy report, openings)

The board did not vote on any agenda items, including the draft minutes, due to a lack of quorum. The meeting featured staff updates on the Urban Design Master Plan, a fitness‑challenge marketing effort, the DORA pilot, Virginia Village agreements, and a commercial vacancy report. No approvals, denials, or other formal actions were recorded.

City Council Committee: Legislative

The City Council Legislative Committee will discuss federal and state budget updates and the status of the city's 2026 Legislative Program. The body will review a bill tracking log and specific policy issues.

• Federal Budget Update regarding discretionary locality funding
• State proposed biennium budget negotiations and Special Session status
• Review of 2026 Legislative Program tracking log and Governor action deadlines
• Discussion of issues including Faith in Housing and Collective Bargaining
• Discussion of Tree Canopy, Residential Solar Panels, Parking, and Photo/Speed Enforcement

The Legislative Committee approved a motion allowing Councilmember Underhill to participate electronically in the meeting, passing 2‑0. The committee decided that the next Legislative Committee meeting will be scheduled after the General Assembly’s April sessions. The committee also agreed to submit the listed issues—faith in housing, collective bargaining, tree canopy, residential solar panels, parking, and photo/speed enforcement—to the governor as presented.

• Approved electronic participation for Ms. Underhill (2-0)
• Scheduled next Legislative Committee meeting after April sessions
• Agreed to submit housing, labor, tree canopy, solar, parking, enforcement issues to governor

City Council Committee: Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee will discuss the recruitment of a new City Manager. It will review the charters and membership for several boards and commissions, including the Architectural Advisory Board, Historic Architectural Review Board, Housing Commission, Human Services Advisory Council, and Public Utilities Commission. The committee will also discuss City Council office hours.

• Discussion of recruitment of a City Manager
• Review of Architectural Advisory Board charter and membership
• Review of Historic Architectural Review Board charter and membership
• Review of Housing Commission charter and membership
• Discussion of City Council office hours

The City Council approved electronic participation by Justine Underhill, who was traveling to City Hall, under the Council’s policy. The motion was moved by Council Member Agin, seconded by Council Member Downs, and all three members voted aye, passing the motion 3‑0. No other substantive actions were taken at the meeting.

• Approved electronic participation for Justine Underhill (3-0)

Historic Architectural Review Board

The Historic Architectural Review Board meeting on March 25, 2026 will consider two applications for historic properties at 319 N Maple Ave and 116 S Oak St, including updated plan sets and BZA variances. The board will also approve the minutes from the February 26, 2026 meeting. Public comments are accepted until 5:00 pm on March 25.

• Application and BZA variance for 319 N Maple Ave
• Application and BZA variance for 116 S Oak St
• Approval of February 26, 2026 meeting minutes

Human Services Advisory Council

The Human Services Advisory Council will discuss updates on community project funding, the Virginia Village program, the opioid abatement fund, and the Rising to Meet the Challenge Resource Fair. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda consists of informational updates and a public comment period.

• Community Project Funding update
• Virginia Village update
• Opioid abatement fund update
• Rising to meet the Challenge Resource Fair update

The Human Services Advisory Council adopted its agenda and approved the prior meeting's minutes by unanimous consent. Members consented to invite The Unity Club for an open discussion at the April meeting and agreed to invite Irv Katz, the Area Agency on Aging representative, to a future meeting. No other decisions were made; members requested updates on several projects and asked to add a community member to the April agenda.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous consent)
• Approved minutes (unanimous consent)
• Consented to invite The Unity Club to April meeting (unanimous consent)
• Agreed to invite Area Agency on Aging representative Irv Katz to future meeting (unanimous consent)

Arts and Humanities Council of Falls Church

The Arts and Humanities Council will meet to elect its officers and review the public art section of the Comprehensive Plan. The body will also receive updates on the annual report, the FC250 Committee, and Arts Day planning.

• Election of Officers
• Review of Public Art Section of the Community Character, Appearance, and Design Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan
• AHC Annual Report Update
• FC250 Committee Update
• City of Falls Church Arts Day Planning Update

Environmental Sustainability Council

The Environmental Sustainability Council and Energy Transition Subcommittee will meet to finalize the 2025 Annual Report. The body will also review the FY2027 Budget and Capital Improvements Program.

• Finalization of the 2025 Annual Report
• Review of FY2027 Budget and Capital Improvements Program (CIP)
• Discussion of Urban Design Session based on March 18 Planning Commission staff report
• State legislative update

The council unanimously approved remote participation for two members and amended the agenda to place the Urban Design Session earlier. It then adopted the ESC Annual Plan for 2026 with four noted changes. A unanimous motion was passed to have Mike and Jon draft a memorandum to the City Council requesting funding and scheduling for roof renovations to capture tax credits. The Planning Commission also approved the Capital Improvements Program, though council action on it is pending.

• Approved remote participation for Matt and Marisa (unanimously)
• Amended agenda to move Urban Design Session before Liaison and Subcommittee Reports (unanimously)
• Adopted ESC Annual Plan for 2026 with four changes (unanimously)
• Approved motion to draft and send memorandum to City Council for roof‑renovation funding (unanimously)
• Planning Commission approved Capital Improvements Program (CIP) (approved)
• City Council to vote on CIP and budget in May (scheduled)

Urban Forestry Commission

The Urban Forestry Commission will meet to review staff updates and plan for Arbor Day. The body will also note the City Council's adoption of an ordinance regarding tree canopy coverage in non-residential zoning districts.

• Arbor Day planning
• Review of adopted Ordinance (TO25-22) to increase minimum standards for tree canopy coverage in non-residential zoning districts

The Urban Forestry Commission approved the February 2026 meeting minutes by voice vote. The commission received updates on the Virginia Village Project, the 258 N. Washington Street redevelopment, Arbor Day planning, and invasive species work. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved February 2026 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet in person at the Mary Riley Styles Public Library to discuss agenda items and review draft minutes from the February 4, 2026 meeting.

• Review draft minutes from February 4, 2026
• Review library statistics
• Discuss agenda items

The Board approved the January 21, 2026 meeting minutes. It adopted the revised FY2027 budget comments to the City Manager. The Draft Library Behavior Policy was approved on its second reading. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved January 21, 2026 meeting minutes (motion by Mr. Morse, seconded by Ms. Johnson)
• Adopted revised FY2027 budget comments to City Manager (motion by Ms. Labukas, seconded by Mr. Morse)
• Approved Draft Library Behavior Policy on second reading (motion by Ms. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Morse)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (motion by Mr. Morse, seconded by Mr. Leopold)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The meeting scheduled for March 12, 2026, was cancelled. The agenda included three variance applications for residential setbacks and a discussion on easements and right-of-way.

• Variance V1676-26: 24-foot front yard setback for sunroom at 116 South Oak Street
• Variance V1677-26: 9-foot side yard setback for covered porch at 928 North Quesada Street
• Variance V1678-26: 3.1-foot side yard setback for addition at 319 N Maple Avenue
• Clarification of Easements and Right-of-Way

West Falls Community Development Authority

The West Falls Community Development Authority will consider a presentation by MuniCap Inc., adopt a policy for remote member participation, and vote on Resolution 26-01 to approve the recommended budget and annual special assessment collections for assessment year 2027. The board will also elect officers, approve the April 17, 2025 minutes, and receive an update on the West Falls Project.

• Presentation by MuniCap Inc.
• Resolution 26-01: approve 2027 budget and special assessment collections
• Adopt policy for remote participation by members
• Election of officers
• Update on the West Falls Project

Recreation & Parks Advisory Board

The Recreation & Parks Advisory Board will hold a session to gather community input on replacing playground equipment at Cavalier Trail Park. The board will also meet in a closed session to recommend a 2026 Grand Marshal.

• Community input session for playground equipment replacement at Cavalier Trail Park
• Recommendation for 2026 Grand Marshal

The board approved the February 11, 2026 meeting minutes. A motion to explore improvements to the Teen Center was approved unanimously. The board unanimously recommended the 2026 Grand Marshal of the Memorial Day Parade in a closed session. Feedback on new playground designs at Cavalier Trail Park was collected, but no design was selected.

• Approve February 11, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approve motion to explore Teen Center improvements (unanimous)
• Approve recommendation for 2026 Grand Marshal of Memorial Day Parade (unanimous roll‑call)
• Collect resident feedback on Cavalier Trail Park playground design options (no decision yet)

Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation

The Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation will meet virtually to review updates, discuss the Oak Street Elementary School safety memo, and consider the 30% design for the South Washington Street bus stop expansion. The committee will also receive a DPW update on the Great Falls Street and Virginia Avenue curb extension project and adopt the 2026 CACT priorities. An action item will set the 2026 all‑virtual and alternate meeting dates.

• Great Falls Street and Virginia Avenue Curb Extension Project – information item
• Oak Street Elementary School Safety Memo – discussion item
• S. Washington Street Bus Stop Expansion & Access to Transit: 30% Design – discussion item
• 2026 CACT Priorities – discussion and approval for adoption
• 2026 All‑Virtual & Alternate Meeting Dates – action item

The committee voted to allow David Bloomgarden to participate virtually (4‑0). It adopted the agenda and approved the February 2026 minutes unanimously. It approved moving the November meeting to Thursday, November 12 (6‑0) and changed the August and December meetings to virtual format (each 6‑0). A motion to extend the meeting to 9:30 p.m. was also approved (6‑0).

• Allowed David Bloomgarden to join virtually (4‑0)
• Adopted agenda (5‑0)
• Approved February 2026 minutes (5‑0)
• Moved November meeting to Thursday, November 12 (6‑0)
• Changed August meeting to virtual format (6‑0)
• Changed December meeting to virtual format (6‑0)
• Extended meeting end time to 9:30 p.m. (6‑0)
• Staff to install flex‑posts at Annandale Road and Gundry Drive intersection (administrative action)

Architectural Advisory Board

The Architectural Advisory Board will consider the Planning Director’s feedback and recommendation on the site‑plan application for the Park‑Washington Apartments, an 8‑unit project at 258 N Washington St. The board will also discuss a draft annual report to Council dated April 13, 2026, and a final draft of an AAB letter to Council. Public comments may be submitted by 7:30 PM on March 11, 2026.

• Review Planning Director feedback on the Park‑Washington Apartments site‑plan (8 new apartments at 258 N Washington St)
• Presentation of site‑plan submission, architectural sheets, and application form
• Discuss draft Annual Report to Council (April 13, 2026)
• Discuss final draft of AAB Letter to Council

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review a Memorandum of Agreement and real estate advisory services for Virginia Village. The body will also discuss the EDA's authority to own Affordable Dwelling Units and proposed permit fee changes for FY2027.

• Memorandum of Agreement between EDA and City Council regarding Virginia Village
• EDA authority to own Affordable Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Real Estate Advisory Services scope of work for Virginia Village
• Proposed permit fee changes for FY2027
• Proposed Public Safety Plan for a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA)

The Economic Development Authority approved the draft minutes from the February 3 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. The board also voted 6‑0 to authorize Chairman Ross Litkenhous to sign the amended Virginia Village Memorandum of Agreement, with the provision that any member may call a follow‑up meeting after reviewing the revised draft.

• Approved February 3 draft minutes (5-0)
• Authorized Ross Litkenhous to sign Virginia Village MOU (6-0)

Housing Commission

The Falls Church Housing Commission will hold its regular meeting on March 10, 2026. Commissioners will discuss the Affordable Homeownership Program with a guest from NHPF, receive updates on accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and on the Virginia Village project. The agenda also includes public comments, approval of minutes, and other items.

• Affordable Homeownership Program discussion – guest from NHPF
• Housing ADU updates – presented by staff Kayleen Mark
• Virginia Village updates – presented by staff Brenden Woodley
• Public comments – submitted by residents
• Approval of minutes – chaired by Jordan Hicks

The commission approved a virtual participation policy for a member, with all members in favor. The meeting minutes were approved. A 7‑0 vote was recorded to adopt the initiating resolution for the Virginia Village project.

• Approved virtual participation policy (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted initiating resolution for Virginia Village (7-0)

Aurora House Citizens' Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to review the Group Home Manager’s report and discuss scholarships. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and general business.

• Group Home Manager’s Report
• Scholarships

Falls Church250 Committee

The Falls Church250 Committee will discuss ongoing business items. Items include an update on the Soap Box Conversations program series, a report back on organization outreach, an update on the FC250 video series, and information about FC250 activities for Memorial Day. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Soap Box Conversations Program Series Update
• Report Back on Organization Outreach
• FC250 Video Series Update
• FC250 & Memorial Day

The Falls Church250 Committee unanimously approved a motion to allow Charlie Lord to participate virtually. They also approved the February 2026 minutes and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved virtual participation for Charlie Lord (unanimous)
• Approved February 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

The City Council will meet with the City Manager and staff to review the Council's schedule and upcoming meeting agendas. Items on the agenda include roll call, electronic participation motions, discussion of the schedule, and adjournment. No substantive policy decisions are on the agenda.

• Roll Call
• Electronic Participation Motions
• Discuss Council Schedule and Upcoming Meeting Agendas
• Adjourn

The City Council held an agenda meeting with staff on March 4, 2026 to discuss scheduling items for future council meetings. Attendees included council members Arthur Agin, Marybeth Connelly, Laura Downs, Erin Flynn, Justine Underhill, Letty Hardi, and staff members Wyatt Shields, Celeste Heath, Sally Gillette, Cindy Mester, and Veronica Prince. The meeting reviewed upcoming agenda items but did not approve, deny, or table any proposals, and no votes were recorded.

Falls Church250 Committee

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

• Approval of January 2026 minutes
• Finalization of themes and schedule for Video Series

Historic Architectural Review Board

The Historic Architectural Review Board will meet to consider an application for 319 N Maple Ave. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Application for 319 N Maple Ave

City Council Committee: Government Operations

The City Council Government Operations Committee will meet to discuss a council retreat follow-up, the 2026 schedule and scope, and an HR update. The meeting will be held at City Hall and is accessible virtually via Microsoft Teams.

• Council Retreat Follow-up
• 2026 Schedule & Scope
• HR Update
• Meeting at City Hall, 300 Park Avenue
• Virtual access via Microsoft Teams

The Government Operations Committee approved a motion allowing Council Member Downs to join the meeting electronically from St. Louis for personal reasons, citing the council’s existing policy. The motion passed by voice vote, 2‑0. No other agenda items were acted upon.

• Approved electronic participation for Council Member Downs (voice vote 2-0)

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

The Falls Church City Council will meet with staff to review the council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas. The meeting includes roll call, electronic participation motions, discussion of the schedule, and adjournment. No substantive policy decisions are on the agenda.

• Roll Call
• Electronic Participation Motions
• Discuss Council Schedule and Upcoming Meeting Agendas
• Adjourn

The council voted to allow Council member Laura Downs to participate electronically in the meeting for personal reasons, following the adopted policy. The motion passed on a voice vote with a 3‑0 tally. No other substantive actions were decided at this agenda meeting.

• Approved electronic participation for Council member Downs (voice vote 3-0)

City Council Committee: Budget & Finance

The Budget & Finance Committee will present the City’s second‑quarter financial results, provide a look‑ahead to the FY2027 budget, and give an update on the school fund‑balance policy. No decisions are indicated; the items appear to be informational presentations and policy discussion.

• Q2 Quarterly Financial Results presentation
• FY2027 Budget Look Ahead presentation
• School Fund Balance Policy Update discussion

The Budget & Finance Committee approved a motion allowing Council Member Connelly to join the meeting electronically for personal reasons, following the City Council’s policy. The motion passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved electronic participation for Council Member Connelly (3-0)

Arts and Humanities Council of Falls Church

The Arts and Humanities Council will consider a Park Naming Project presentation for South Oak Street and discuss a developer‑initiated public art proposal with CPEDS. The meeting also includes updates on the AHC annual report, the FC250 committee, and planning for City of Falls Church Arts Day.

• Park Naming Project Presentation – South Oak Street
• Developer‑Initiated Public Art Discussion with CPEDS
• AHC Annual Report Update
• FC250 Committee Update
• City of Falls Church Arts Day Planning Update

Environmental Sustainability Council

The Environmental Sustainability Council will approve the November meeting minutes, adopt rules of procedure and the 2026 meeting schedule, and elect officers. It will discuss a letter to the Sustainable Communities Committee about proposed net metering changes and review a green building initiatives memo. Additional items include a shared mobility device presentation and goal‑setting for 2026.

• Letter to SCC on Proposed Net Metering Changes
• Action Item: Green Building Initiatives Memo – Matt Cunningham & Mike Trauberman
• Adopt Rules of Procedure
• Adopt 2026 Meeting Schedule
• Election of Officers

The council unanimously approved remote participation for Chair Mike Trauberman, approved the November 2025 minutes, and elected Mike Trauberman as Chair and Matt Cunningham as Vice‑Chair. It also adopted the Rules of Procedure, the Remote Participation policy, and the Green Building Initiatives memo with minor edits. The city decided it will not build a stormwater retention vault after a new agreement with Fairfax County.

• Approved remote participation for Chair Mike Trauberman (unanimous)
• Approved November 2025 ESC minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Mike Trauberman to continue as Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Matt Cunningham as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Adopted Rules of Procedure (unanimous)
• Adopted Remote Participation, All‑Virtual Participation Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Green Building Initiatives memo with minor edits (unanimous)
• Decided city will not build stormwater retention vault due to agreement with Fairfax County

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

The City Council will meet with staff to review the Council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at City Hall.

• Review Council schedule and upcoming agendas
• Electronic participation motions
• Public comments accepted via email

The February 18, 2026 Mayor’s Agenda Meeting with Staff reviewed items to be placed on future City Council agendas. Items discussed included upcoming budget and finance committee meetings, action meetings, proclamations, reports, ordinances, and work sessions. No motions were adopted, no votes were taken, and no formal decisions were recorded during this meeting.

Urban Forestry Commission

The Urban Forestry Commission will review staff updates on a proposed ordinance to increase tree canopy standards and draft its 2025 annual report. The meeting will also cover Arbor Day planning and legislative bills related to urban forestry.

• Approval of January 2025 minutes
• Discussion of ordinance to increase tree canopy standards
• Draft of 2025 Annual Report and 2026 priorities
• Arbor Day planning
• Virginia General Assembly bills on urban forestry

The Urban Forestry Commission voted to approve the draft 2025 UFC Annual Report and the commission’s priorities for 2026. The commission also approved the January 2026 meeting minutes by voice vote. No other substantive decisions were taken by the commission at this meeting.

• Approved 2025 UFC Annual Report and 2026 priorities (vote of commission)
• Approved January 2026 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• First Reading of Ordinance to Increase Maximum Standards for Tree Canopy Coverage passed by City Council (6-1)

City Council Committee: Legislative

The Legislative Committee will receive a Federal Budget Update on discretionary locality funding and a status report on the State proposed budget. It will then review the City’s 2026 Legislative Program, including a tracking log and issue review topics such as housing, tax rates, parking, land‑use, transit, police matters, and speed enforcement. The meeting concludes with adjournment.

• Federal Budget Update – discretionary locality funding
• State proposed budget – status report
• City’s 2026 Legislative Program – tracking log
• Issue review topics: housing, tax rate category, parking, land use, transit, police immunity, speed enforcement
• Adjournment

The Legislative Committee voted to allow Mayor Hardi to participate electronically in the meeting for personal reasons. The motion was moved by Ms. Underhill, seconded by Mr. Snyder, and passed unanimously with a 2-0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved electronic participation by Mayor Hardi (2-0)

Retirement Board

The Falls Church Retirement Board will review and approve the November 13, 2025 draft minutes and receive several investment and benefit reports. Members will take action on the Secure 2.0 Purchase Service Agreement revisions, water‑sale‑proceeds investment options, and the Segal Experience Study cost proposal, as well as on disability re‑evaluation and fiduciary oversight policies. Additional items include updates to the insurance policy, the 2026 work plan, a financial services RFP scope, and a cybersecurity and AI governance project update.

• Approve draft minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting
• Revise and adopt the Secure 2.0 Purchase Service Agreement
• Decide on investment options for Water Sale Proceeds City Reserve Account
• Approve the Segal Experience Study cost proposal
• Action on disability re‑evaluation and fiduciary oversight policy updates

The Retirement Board approved the October 9, 2025 meeting minutes by a 6‑0 vote. The Board then adopted the June 30, 2025 actuarial valuation presented by Segal Consulting with a 7‑0 vote. The meeting also included a presentation on 2026 COLA calculations and quarterly investment performance, but no further actions were taken.

• Approved October 9, 2025 minutes (6‑0, Holmes absent)
• Adopted June 30, 2025 actuarial valuation (7‑0)

Retirement Board

The Falls Church Retirement Board will review and act on several pension and investment items, including the Secure 2.0 purchase service agreement. The meeting includes updates on defined contribution plans, a Segal Experience Study cost proposal, and fiduciary oversight policies. Additional agenda items cover the city’s annual audit report, disability re‑evaluation, and a financial services RFP scope update.

• Review and approval of draft minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting
• Second Quarter FY26 Defined Contribution report and Secure 2.0 Purchase Service Agreement revisions (action)
• Segal Experience Study Cost Proposal (action)
• Fiduciary Oversight Policies review and related resolutions (action)
• Financial Services RFP Scope Update (action)

The Retirement Board unanimously approved amendments to the participant eligibility definitions for the 457(b) and 401(a) defined contribution plans. It also approved adding the Baird short‑term fixed‑income fund to the City Reserve Account, keeping OPEB’s current allocation, and a $30,000 Segal Experience Study cost proposal. The November 13, 2025 meeting minutes were approved with one absentee.

• Approved 457(b) and 401(a) participant eligibility definition amendments (7-0)
• Approved addition of Baird short‑term fixed‑income fund at 50% for Basic and Police Plans (7-0)
• Approved retaining OPEB current allocation and target ranges (7-0)
• Approved Segal Experience Study cost proposal $30,000 (7-0)
• Approved November 13, 2025 meeting minutes as amended (6-0-1)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to elect a chair and vice-chair and consider two variance applications for residential porches. The first, continued from a prior meeting, seeks a front setback of 17.4 feet and a side yard setback of 906 feet at 509 S Spring Street. The second requests a rear yard setback of 24 feet and 2 inches at 303 E Broad Street.

• Election of BZA Chair and Vice-Chair
• Variance V1667-25 at 509 S Spring Street (continued)
• Variance V1675-26 at 303 E Broad Street
• Approval of December 11, 2025, and January 8, 2026, meeting minutes

The Board of Zoning Appeals met on February 12, 2026. Members heard a presentation from Kiara Ventura‑Lopez and Tracy Montgomery requesting a variance to reduce the front setback to 17.4 ft and the side setback to 9.6 ft for a covered porch at 509 South Spring Street. A staff report was requested, but no vote or formal decision was recorded. The meeting ended without a ruling on the application.

Recreation & Parks Advisory Board

The Falls Church Recreation & Parks Advisory Board will review the FY27 budget update. It will also receive updates on the South Oak Street Parkland naming process, the South Oak Street Parkland project, and the Cavalier Trail Park playground replacement. The meeting includes routine items such as call to order, petitions, and approval of prior minutes.

• FY27 budget update
• South Oak Street Parkland naming process (Amy Youngs)
• South Oak Street Parkland project update (Alvaro Astorga)
• Cavalier Trail Park playground replacement update

The Recreation & Parks Advisory Board approved Charley O’Hara’s remote participation in the meeting. The board also approved the minutes from the December 10, 2026 meeting. After those actions, the board adjourned the session.

• Approved Charley O’Hara remote participation (roll‑call vote)
• Approved December 10, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council Committee: Appointments

The Falls Church City Council Appointments Committee will interview candidates for several board and commission vacancies and consider reappointment requests. Items include new applicants for the Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Transportation, a reappointment request for that committee, and reappointments for the Environmental Sustainability Council and Board of Equalization. Exit interviews for former Arts and Humanities Council members will also be conducted.

• Interview David Bloomgarden for Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Transportation
• Interview Michael A. Chase for Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Transportation
• Interview Brian Pendleton for Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Transportation
• Reappointment request for Stuart Whitaker to Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Transportation
• Reappointment request for John Ferris to Environmental Sustainability Council

The Appointments Committee voted to enter a closed session to discuss prospective candidates, then voted to reconvene in open session, and finally certified that only exempt public business was discussed in the closed session. All motions were passed by roll‑call vote of the three committee members.

• Motion to go into closed session passed by roll‑call vote
• Motion to reconvene in open session passed by roll‑call vote
• Certification of compliance with open‑meeting law passed by roll‑call vote

Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation

The Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation will review updates on shared mobility devices and a Department of Public Works update, and discuss several items. Key discussion items include next steps for the Oak Street Elementary School safety memo, adoption of the 2026 CACT priorities, and the See Me Flag project. The committee will also vote on adopting all‑virtual and alternate meeting dates for 2026.

• Adoption of all‑virtual and alternate meeting dates for 2026
• Discussion of Oak Street Elementary School safety memo and staff response
• Adoption of 2026 CACT priorities
• Review of Shared Mobility Devices permit application and memorandum of agreement
• Presentation of See Me Flag project

The City Council agreed to suspend the acceptance of new Neighborhood Traffic Calming (NTC) applications while existing cases continue. The committee also adopted the agenda and approved the January minutes unanimously, and extended the meeting time by a motion that passed 5‑0. Staff administratively approved repaving and adding bike lanes on Gundry Drive & W Annandale Road.

• Council agreed to pause acceptance of new NTC applications (no vote recorded)
• Agenda adopted unanimously (5-0)
• January 2026 minutes approved unanimously (5-0)
• Motion to extend meeting until 10:15 PM passed unanimously (5-0)
• DPW joined the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO)
• Staff administratively approved repaving and installing bike lanes on Gundry Drive & W Annandale Road
• Staff to order Residential Permit Parking Zone 3 signage for S West Street and Ellison Street
• Staff to provide revised solutions for Great Falls Street NTC case

Housing Commission

The Falls Church Housing Commission and Human Services Advisory Council will hold a joint meeting to hear a presentation from Friends of FC Homeless Shelter. Commissioners will review the Community Needs Assessment request for proposals, including the process, scope, and selection‑committee members. The commission will also discuss shared goals for 2026. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Friends of FC Homeless Shelter presentation
• Community Needs Assessment RFP process overview
• Community Needs Assessment RFP scope review
• Election of RFP selection committee membership
• Discussion of shared 2026 goals

Human Services Advisory Council

The Human Services Advisory Council will meet to review recommendations for Community Services Fund grants. The meeting also includes updates from the Regional Commission.

• Community Services Fund grant recommendations

Economic Development Authority

The City Council and Economic Development Authority are meeting to discuss business integration, marketing, and major events. The agenda includes a review of a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) application and a discussion with the Restaurant Association.

• Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) Application
• Restaurant Association Discussion
• Business Integration Into City Activities
• Marketing and Communications

Housing Commission

The Housing Commission will meet to vote on the Affordable Housing Fund. Members will also receive updates on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Virginia Village, and the AHP.

• Vote to approve Affordable Housing Fund
• ADU updates
• Virginia Village updates
• AHP updates

The commission approved the virtual participation policy for a remote member, with all members voting yes. The meeting minutes were approved unanimously. The commission also unanimously approved the Affordable Housing Fund changes, reducing the yearly allocation to $200,000 for the next five years and setting aside funds for a Virginia Village reserve.

• Approved virtual participation policy (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved reduction of Affordable Housing Fund allocation to $200,000 per year for five years (unanimous)
• Approved creation of reserve fund for Virginia Village (unanimous)

Falls Church250 Committee

The Falls Church250 Committee is meeting to review updates on several public engagement initiatives. The body will discuss the Soap Box Conversations, video series, and volunteer events.

• Soap Box Conversations Program Series update
• Organization outreach report
• FC250 video series update
• Memorial Day planning
• Doorhanger volunteer event update

Aurora House Citizens' Advisory Committee

The Aurora House Citizens’ Advisory Committee will open the meeting with a call to order, then review scholarship applications and decide on award distribution, and finally adjourn.

• Call to Order
• Scholarship Review and Award Dispersal
• Adjourn

Library Board of Trustees

The Falls Church Mary Riley Styles Public Library Board of Trustees will consider the FY2027 Library Budget Phase 2, conduct a second reading of the draft Behavior Policy, and review the draft minutes from the January 21, 2026 meeting.

• FY2027 Library Budget Phase 2
• Draft Behavior Policy – second reading
• Draft meeting minutes from January 21, 2026

The Library Board of Trustees approved the Draft Library Behavior Policy on its first reading. It also approved moving the February trustee meeting from Feb. 18 to Feb. 4 and approved the December 17, 2025 meeting minutes with a minor change. The board authorized electronic participation by Trustee Robert Leopold and submitted a comment expressing concern about the flat FY2027 operational budget. Additional items noted were a staffing vacancy, winter‑storm related closures, and a rescheduled used‑book sale.

• Approved Draft Library Behavior Policy (first reading)
• Moved February trustee meeting from Feb 18 to Feb 4
• Approved Dec 17, 2025 meeting minutes with minor change
• Approved electronic participation by Robert Leopold
• Submitted comment on FY2027 flat operational budget
• Noted open 30‑hour Library Assistant I position (applications received)
• Announced used‑book sale rescheduled to Mar 6‑9 due to winter storm
• Closed library and city offices on Mon Feb 16 for storm

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 roll call, electronic participation motions, and discussion of future agenda items. No formal decisions are expected; the session is primarily informational. Public comments can be submitted by email to [email protected].

• Roll call of participants
• Electronic participation motions
• Discussion of Council schedule
• Discussion of upcoming meeting agendas
• Adjournment

The February 4, 2026 Mayor’s Agenda Meeting with Staff was held to discuss scheduling items for future City Council meetings. Attendees reviewed dates and topics for upcoming regular meetings, work sessions, and special events. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded during this session.

Economic Development Authority

The Falls Church Economic Development Authority will approve draft minutes from the Jan. 6, 2026 meeting, hear public comments, and review several reports, including the Virginia Village Memorandum of Agreement, a permit‑review assessment, and a fiscal impact study on mixed‑use development. The board will also discuss restaurant outreach and upcoming marketing events. No formal decisions beyond the agenda items are indicated.

• Virginia Village Memorandum of Agreement – Wyatt Shields (City Council and EDA)
• Assessment of Permit Review & Code Services (January 2026) – Blue Heron Leadership Group
• CY 2024 Mixed Use Development Fiscal Impact Report
• Restaurant Outreach / Roundtable – next meeting Feb. 10, 6 p.m.
• Grocery Outlet Ribbon Cutting & Donation Ceremony – Feb. 12, 10 a.m., 500 S. Washington St.

The Economic Development Authority approved the draft minutes from the January 6, 2026 meeting by a 6‑0 vote. It also voted 6‑0 to allow attorney Sally Gillette to represent the EDA in the Virginia Village Memorandum of Agreement matter. No other formal actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved draft January 6, 2026 EDA meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Consented to Sally Gillette representing EDA in Virginia Village MOA (6‑0)

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a planning retreat to build relationships and develop an action plan. The session focuses on identifying 1-3 big picture priorities for the City of Falls Church and creating a council work plan.

• Facilitated exercise to determine 1-3 big picture priorities
• Development of a council work plan
• Review of Community Survey results and Boards and Commissions Survey Summary

The Falls Church City Council held a planning retreat on Jan. 31, 2026. Council members and staff discussed and agreed on four priority areas: housing, transportation, economic development, and environmental sustainability. No formal votes or approvals were recorded; the meeting resulted in a list of discussion points and proposed action items.

City Council Committee: Legislative

The City Council Legislative Committee will discuss federal and state budget updates and transit funding legislation. The body will review the City's 2026 Legislative Program and a tracking log of various policy issues.

• Federal budget update regarding discretionary locality funding
• Briefing on DMV Moves/SJ28 Resolutions and transit funding legislation
• Status of the state proposed budget
• Review of 2026 Legislative Program issues including housing, parking, and tax rate categories
• Discussion on BPOL, car tax, grocery tax, and photo/speed enforcement

Council approved electronic participation by Mayor Hardi from Richmond, VA for personal reasons, with Ms. Connelly, Mr. Snyder and Ms. Underhill voting AYE. The committee also unanimously elected Mr. Snyder as chair of the City Council Legislative Committee by voice vote.

• Approved electronic participation by Mayor Hardi (AYE: Connelly, Snyder, Underhill)
• Elected Mr. Snyder as chair of the Legislative Committee (unanimous voice vote)

Public Utilities Commission

The Falls Church Public Utilities Commission will receive public comments, approve the minutes from the previous meeting, and get an update on the Stormwater Capital Improvement Program. Commissioners will also discuss a potential purchase of sanitary sewer capacity with Fairfax County and address inflow and infiltration issues within the city. The meeting will conclude with open discussion before adjourning.

• Stormwater Capital Improvement Program update (presented by Tony Dudley)
• Sanitary sewer capacity purchase with Fairfax County and discussion of inflow and infiltration issues (Reza, Behailu, Tahir)
• Receipt of public comment
• Approval of minutes
• Open discussion

The Public Utility Commission approved the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting. No public comments were received. The commission scheduled its next meeting for January 28, 2026 at 7:00 pm.

• Approved minutes from April 23, 2025 meeting (no vote tally recorded)
• Scheduled next meeting for Jan 28, 2026 at 7:00 pm

City Council Committee: Government Operations

The City Council Government Operations Committee will meet to elect officers and establish its 2026 schedule. The committee will also receive an update on the permitting business process.

• Election of officers
• Business Process update regarding Permitting
• Establishment of 2026 Schedule

The council approved electronic participation for Mayor Hardi from Richmond, VA, with a 2-0 vote. The committee elected Ms. Downs as chair of the Government Operations Committee by a unanimous 3-0 voice vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved electronic participation for Mayor Hardi (2-0)
• Elected Ms. Downs as chair of Government Operations Committee (3-0)

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 council voted to allow electronic participation by Council Member Justine Underhill for medical reasons, under the City Council’s adopted policy. The motion was moved by Erin Flynn, seconded by Arthur Agin, and passed unanimously with a 5-0 roll‑call vote. No other substantive decisions were made at this meeting.

• Approved electronic participation for Council Member Underhill (5-0)

Urban Forestry Commission

The Urban Forestry Commission will review an ordinance to increase minimum tree canopy standards for non-residential zoning districts. The body will also adopt rules of procedure and provide recommendations to the City Council on community priorities.

• Ordinance (TR25-30) to increase minimum standards for tree canopy coverage in non-residential zoning districts
• Adoption of Rules of Procedure and Electronic Participation Policy
• Selection of the 2026 Tree of the Year
• Recommendations to City Council on community priorities

The Urban Forestry Commission approved a new Rules of Procedure and Electronic Participation Policy by voice vote. The commission also unanimously selected the Oak species as the 2026 Tree of the Year. Earlier, the November 2025 meeting minutes were approved by voice vote.

• Adopted Rules of Procedure and Electronic Participation Policy (voice vote)
• Selected Oak species as Tree of the Year for 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved November 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Library Board of Trustees

The Falls Church Library Board of Trustees meeting on Jan 21 2026 will consider several documents, including the FY2027 library budget process, a first‑reading draft of a new behavior policy, library usage statistics, and draft minutes from the Dec 17 2025 meeting. The board will discuss these items and any related actions.

• Review FY2027 Library Budget Process presentation
• First reading of Draft Behavior Policy
• Review Library Statistics report
• Consider Draft Board Meeting Minutes from Dec 17 2025

The Library Board approved the November 19, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Jessie Labukas and a second by Steve Morse. The Board also voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:39 p.m. The trustees decided to drop the School Board report from future library agendas and replace it with outreach items in the director’s announcements.

• Approved November 19, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Labukas, second by Morse)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (motion by Cline, second by Leopold)
• Decided to remove School Board report from library agenda and add outreach content

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet to review two specific hearings. The board will also approve previous minutes and sign decision letters.

• Hearing 010-25AB
• Hearing 009-25AB

The Board approved the previous meeting minutes. It affirmed the assessor’s original valuation for Appeal 010-25AB (1311 Seaton Circle) and for Appeal 009-25AB (711 Poplar Dr.) by roll‑call vote of Kaye, Pendleton and Hodges. A unanimous motion to stop recording was also adopted.

• Approved previous minutes (unanimous)
• Affirmed assessor's value for Appeal 010-25AB (roll‑call vote: Kaye, Pendleton, Hodges)
• Affirmed assessor's value for Appeal 009-25AB (roll‑call vote: Kaye, Pendleton, Hodges)
• Unanimously approved motion to stop recording at 6:00 p.m.

Arts and Humanities Council of Falls Church

The Arts and Humanities Council will meet to discuss the naming of Fellows Property Park. The body will also receive updates on the AHC Annual Report, FC250 Committee, and Falls Church Arts Day planning.

• Fellows Property Park Naming Presentation
• EDO & Visit Falls Church Website discussion
• AHC Annual Report Update
• FC250 Committee Update
• Falls Church Arts Day Planning Update

Architectural Advisory Board

Board of Equalization

Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation

The Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation will adopt its agenda, review the December 10, 2025 minutes, and elect a chair and vice chair. The committee will also adopt draft rules of procedure, a Remote Participation Policy, and an All‑Virtual Participation Policy. Discussion items include setting 2025 CACT priorities, city‑wide transportation priorities, and next steps for the Oak Street Elementary School safety memo.

• Election of Chair & Vice Chair (action item)
• Adoption of Remote Participation Policy (action item)
• Adoption of All‑Virtual Participation Policy (action item)
• Discussion of 2025 CACT Priorities Setting
• Oak Street Elementary School Safety Memo next steps

City Council Committee: Appointments

Aurora House Citizens' Advisory Committee

The Aurora House Citizens’ Advisory Committee will meet on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Members will elect officers, approve the prior meeting’s minutes, and hear a report from the Group Home Manager. The agenda also allows discussion of scholarships (if applicable) and other new business items.

• Election of Officers / Business Meeting
• Approval of Minutes
• Group Home Manager’s Report
• Scholarships (if applicable)
• New Business

Aurora House Citizens' Advisory Committee

The Aurora House Citizens’ Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on January 13, 2026 at the Laurel Room, City Hall, 300 Park Avenue, Falls Church. The agenda includes a call to order, election of officers, approval of minutes, a report from the Group Home Manager, discussion of scholarships if applicable, and any new business items.

• Election of officers
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Group Home Manager’s report
• Discussion of scholarships (if applicable)
• Consideration of new business items

Housing Commission

The Housing Commission will hold its annual business meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, review its charter, and vote on the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) waitlist. The body will also discuss a Community Needs Assessment Request for Proposals (RFP) and review housing updates.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Vote on ADU Waitlist
• Vote on Community Needs Assessment RFP
• Review of Housing Commission Charter
• Housing Updates including ADU and Virginia Village

The commission elected Jordan Hicks as Chair and Sara Ferrara as Vice Chair by unanimous vote. Members approved a policy allowing electronic participation in meetings. The ADU waitlist for Priority Three applicants was paused for six months, and the nomination for a Community Needs Assessment RFP member was tabled.

• Jordan Hicks elected Chair (unanimous)
• Sara Ferrara elected Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Adopt Housing Commission Policy on Electronic Meeting Participation (all in favor)
• Approve meeting minutes (approved)
• Pause ADU waitlist for Priority Three applicants for six months (unanimous yay)
• Table nomination for Community Needs Assessment RFP HC Member (unanimous yay)

Human Services Advisory Council

The Human Services Advisory Council will meet to approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive presentations on Community Services Fund grants and input for the Council Retreat. The meeting will be held in person at the Dogwood Room B with a virtual option via Microsoft Teams.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Community Services Fund grant presentations
• Board and Commission input for Council Retreat
• Public comments deadline: January 13, 2026
• Meeting location: Dogwood Room B, 300 Park Avenue

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet to conduct a hearing on a specific appeal. The board will also approve previous meeting minutes.

• Appeal 018-25AB

The Board of Equalization unanimously approved the minutes from the January 8, 2026 meeting. Signatures were received for the previous decision letters. The board voted to affirm the city assessor's valuation for appeal 018-25AB.

• Approved previous minutes (unanimous vote)
• Signed previous decision letters (signatures from Pendleton and Hodges)
• Affirmed assessor's valuation for appeal 018-25AB (3‑0 vote)

Falls Church250 Committee

The Falls Church250 Committee meeting will review upcoming FC250 and Memorial Day activities and a Doorhanger Volunteer Event. It will also receive updates on the Soap Box Conversations program, organization outreach efforts, and the FC250 video series subcommittee. No formal decisions are noted in the agenda.

• FC250 & Memorial Day
• Doorhanger Volunteer Event
• Soap Box Conversations Program Series Update
• Report Back on Organization Outreach
• FC250’s Video Series Subcommittee Update

The committee voted to allow Callie Hawkins, Charlie Lord, and Nikki Graves Henderson to join meetings virtually. It also approved the December 2025 minutes, approved a memo with minor edits, and adjourned the meeting, all by unanimous consent.

• Approved virtual participation for Callie Hawkins, Charlie Lord, and Nikki Graves Henderson (unanimous)
• Approved December 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved memo with minor edits (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

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 November 2025 minutes
• Finalization of themes and schedule for Video Series

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet to review and decide on two specific appeals. The board will also approve previous meeting minutes.

• Appeal 014-25AB
• Appeal 016-25AB

The Board of Equalization approved the previous meeting minutes unanimously. It signed the pending decision letters. The board affirmed the assessor’s evaluation for the appeal at 506 Randolph St and also affirmed the assessor’s evaluation for the appeal at 1001 Lincoln Ave. A discussion on the retreat question group response was tabled for the January 12 meeting.

• Approved previous minutes (unanimous vote)
• Signed decision letters (Pendleton and Hodges)
• Affirmed assessor’s evaluation for 506 Randolph St (Pendleton, Kaye, Hodges voted to affirm)
• Affirmed assessor’s evaluation for 1001 Lincoln Ave (Pendleton, Kaye, Hodges voted to affirm)
• Tabled retreat question group response for discussion on Jan 12

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to elect a new Chair and Vice-Chair, approve the 2024 annual report, and consider a variance request to reduce a rear setback for a screened porch at 1303 Gibson Place.

• Election of BZA Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of 2024 BZA Annual Report
• Variance V1674-25 for rear setback at 1303 Gibson Place

The Board of Zoning Appeals heard a presentation on variance application V1674‑25 to reduce the rear setback at 1303 Gibson Place. Staff reported the lot width and area meet requirements but the property is not classified as substandard, making it ineligible for the usual rear‑yard reduction. Board members expressed support for the request, but no vote or formal decision was recorded in the minutes.

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization is meeting to review and decide on two specific appeals. The board will also address comments regarding a previous BOE Retreat.

• Appeal 004-25AB
• Appeal 012-25AB
• BOE Retreat comments group response

The Board of Equalization unanimously approved the minutes from the January 8, 2026 meeting. It affirmed the assessor’s valuation for the appeals concerning 955 Rochester Street and 1000 N Rochester Street, with all voting members supporting each affirmation. Signatures were received on prior decision letters, and the next meeting was set for January 8 at 5 p.m. in the Laurel Room.

• Approved previous minutes (unanimous vote)
• Signed prior decision letters (signatures from Kaye and Hodges, Pendleton to sign)
• Affirmed assessor’s value for Appeal 017‑25AB (955 Rochester St) – all voted to affirm
• Affirmed assessor’s value for Appeal 008‑25AB (1000 N Rochester St) – all voted to affirm
• Tabled: Pendleton to sign decision letters and minutes from Jan 5 meeting on Jan 8
• Tabled: Retreat questionnaire to be completed at a future meeting

Economic Development Authority

The Falls Church Economic Development Authority will hold its Jan 6, 2026 meeting to approve the draft minutes from Dec 2, 2025, elect officers, receive public comments, and review several agenda items. Topics include a restaurant outreach update from the Dec 9 meeting, designated outdoor refreshment areas, a marketing update (including a preview of Winter Restaurant Week), business openings, and a music and theater district marketing concept. The meeting may include a closed session if needed.

• Approval of draft Economic Development Authority minutes dated Dec 2, 2025
• Election of Economic Development Authority officers
• Restaurant outreach update from the Dec 9 meeting
• Discussion of designated outdoor refreshment areas
• Music and theater district marketing concept

The Economic Development Authority approved the December 2, 2025 meeting minutes with a 6‑0 vote. The board then elected Ross Litkenhous as Chairman, Jim Coyle as Vice‑Chairman, and appointed Becky Witsman as Executive Director, each by unanimous roll‑call vote. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved Dec 2, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Elected Ross Litkenhous as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Jim Coyle as Vice‑Chairman (unanimous)
• Appointed Becky Witsman as Executive Director (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Falls Church Board of Equalization meeting on Jan 5, 2026 will consider Appeal 004-25AB and Appeal 012-25AB. Public comments may be submitted by email to [email protected] by 4:00 p.m. on Jan 2, 2026 and will be read at the meeting. The board will also discuss comments on the BOE retreat and schedule the next meeting for Jan 7, 2026.

• Appeal 004-25AB
• Appeal 012-25AB
• Public comment submission deadline Jan 2, 2026
• BOE retreat comments discussion
• Next meeting scheduled Jan 7, 2026, Oak Room, 5 p.m.

The Board approved the December 24, 2025 minutes unanimously. It affirmed the assessor's valuation for the appeal concerning 311 Wrens Way (Appeal 004-25AB). It also affirmed the city’s assessment for the appeal concerning 309 Sycamore S (Appeal 012-25AB). The meeting was adjourned at 6:22 p.m.

• Approved previous minutes (unanimous)
• Affirmed assessment for 311 Wrens Way (Appeal 004-25AB)
• Affirmed assessment for 309 Sycamore S (Appeal 012-25AB)

Electoral Board

The Falls Church Electoral Board will meet to appoint officers of election and review suggestions from election officials following the November 4th election. The meeting agenda lists procedural items including the adoption of the agenda and approval of prior minutes.

• Appoint Additional Officers of Election
• Discuss Suggestions Received from Officers of Election after Nov 4th
• Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
• Determination of Electoral Board Officers
• Public Comment