Falls Church public meetings in 2024

City Council Committee: Government Operations

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

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

Arts and Humanities Council of Falls Church

The Arts and Humanities Council of Falls Church will meet to approve November 2024 minutes, hear a presentation on parklet naming, discuss relocation of the Don Beyer Pig Statue, and continue discussion on the developer-initiated public art process.

• Parklet Naming Presentation
• Don Beyer Pig Statue Relocation Discussion
• Developer-Initiated Public Art Process Discussion
• Approval of November 2024 minutes

The Arts and Humanities Council recommended naming the Triangle Parklet after the Foote family and the Cavalier Trail Parklet for the Dogue tribe and Tauxenent village. The council also discussed a draft memo on the developer-initiated public art process but deferred a formal vote until the next meeting due to a lack of quorum. The November meeting minutes were unanimously approved.

• Recommended naming Triangle Parklet after the Foote family
• Recommended naming Cavalier Trail Parklet for the Dogue tribe and Tauxenent village
• Approved November 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred vote on developer-initiated public art memo to next meeting

Library Board of Trustees

This is a meeting notice for the Mary Riley Styles Public Library Board of Trustees. The provided text includes links to the agenda PDF, draft minutes, and library statistics, but does not list specific agenda items. Therefore, this summary is based on procedural information only.

Falls Church250 Committee

This is the first organizational meeting of the Falls Church250 Committee. The committee will adopt rules of procedure and a virtual participation agreement, elect a chair, vice chair, and secretary, and set a schedule for future meetings.

• Adopt Rules of Procedure
• Adopt Virtual Participation Agreement
• Elect officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary)
• Determine schedule for future meetings

The Falls Church250 Committee held its meeting on December 17, 2024, and adopted two virtual participation policies unanimously. The committee deferred adopting rules of procedure and electing officers to the next meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for January 23, 2025.

• Adopted All-Virtual Participation in Public Meetings Policy (6-0)
• Adopted Policy for Remote Participation in Public Meetings (6-0)
• Deferred adoption of Rules of Procedure to next meeting
• Deferred election of officers to next meeting

Architectural Advisory Board

The Architectural Advisory Board will discuss and provide feedback to the Planning Commission on a Site Plan Application for the Quinn and Homestretch Redevelopment Project at 350-360 S Washington Street and 303 S Maple Avenue. The applicant proposes a 10-story mixed-use building for senior living/human care with a maximum height of 115 feet. The Board will also approve minutes from its November 13, 2024 meeting.

• Feedback requested by the Planning Commission on the Quinn-Homestretch Redevelopment site plan for a 10-story senior living/human care building (115 ft max height) at 350-360 S Washington Street and 303 S Maple Avenue
• Approval of November 13, 2024 meeting minutes

Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation

The Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation will consider approving the Fowler Street prioritization as an action item. The committee will also discuss the draft 2024 annual report to City Council, set 2025 priorities, and review the 2024 Transportation Dashboard. A DPW update includes the Smart City Program.

• Action item on Fowler Street Prioritization with memo and traffic data
• Discussion of draft 2024 CACT Annual Report to City Council
• Discussion of 2025 CACT priorities
• Review of 2024 Transportation Dashboard
• DPW Smart City Program update

The Falls Church Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation voted 6-0 to have staff review potential painted traffic calming solutions, such as mid-block curb extensions with flexi-posts, for Fowler Street, and to explain if proposed measures don't qualify. The committee also approved the November 13, 2024 minutes (5-0), allowed David Beddoe to participate virtually (5-0), and received updates on the Smart City Program and neighborhood traffic calming projects.

• Approved November 13, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Voted to allow David Beddoe to participate virtually (5-0)
• Voted to have staff review painted traffic calming options for Fowler Street (6-0)
• Voted to extend meeting until 9:30 p.m. (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Housing Commission

The Housing Commission will meet to receive staff updates from Health and Human Services. Discussions will focus on housing, the Affordable Homeownership Program, and the VA Village.

• Housing update
• Affordable Homeownership Program update
• VA Village update

The Housing Commission received updates on the Alder ADU project, noting that seven units at 60% AMI are being leased, while 15 studio units at 80% AMI at Broad and Washington are difficult to fill due to pricing. Staff will gather more information on potential AMI adjustments. The Affordable Homeownership Program has a closing scheduled for a seventh property and has acquired two more properties. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting
• Discussed leasing challenges for 15 studio units at 80% AMI at Broad and Washington
• Noted first phase of Alder ADUs includes seven units at 60% AMI, with 1-bedroom units rented to city employees
• Reported closing scheduled for seventh Affordable Homeownership Program property
• Reported acquisition of two additional properties for homeownership program
• Discussed Virginia Village transition to long-term strategy, including new property manager search
• Discussed Affordable Housing Fund concurrent process with 6-10 year outlook
• Discussed HOME Funds allocation to Homestretch for rent subsidies

Housing Commission

The Falls Church Housing Commission and Human Services Advisory Committee will hold a joint meeting to discuss updates to the Affordable Living Policy (ALP). Staff will present a process overview, followed by a presentation from the NVAHA team and a discussion of the ALP draft. Public comments may be submitted by email ahead of the meeting.

• Affordable Living Policy process overview by staff
• ALP presentation by the NVAHA team
• Discussion of the ALP draft
• Public comments accepted via email until 6:30 pm on meeting day

The Housing Commission and Human Services Advisory Council met jointly to review the draft Affordable Living Policy, which will amend the city's Comprehensive Plan. Members provided extensive feedback, including concerns about goal accuracy, structure, and feasibility, and requested revisions before the January 6th deadline. No formal votes were taken on the policy itself.

• Reviewed draft Affordable Living Policy and provided feedback for revisions
• Set internal deadline for comments to be submitted within the week
• Agreed to request more time if needed for additional review
• Noted city attorney directed certain language changes in the draft

Human Services Advisory Council

The Falls Church Human Services Advisory Council will meet on December 10, 2024. The agenda includes a meet-and-greet with new Police Chief Shahram Fard, an update on FY24 accomplishments from Welcoming Falls Church, and a Community Services Fund grant update. Public comments may be submitted by 6:30 pm that day.

• Meet and greet with new Police Chief Shahram Fard
• Welcoming Falls Church update on FY24 accomplishments – Paul Boesen, Executive Director
• Community Services Fund grant update – Ripal Patel, Staff

The Human Services Advisory Council met on December 10, 2024, and approved the meeting minutes. No public comment was received. The council heard an update on the Welcoming Falls Church Family Literacy Program, which serves 61 adults at Oak Street Elementary. The new police chief was unable to attend. The meeting was adjourned and followed by a combined meeting with the Housing Commission to discuss the Affordable Living Policy.

• Approved meeting minutes
• Adjourned at 6:30 pm

Economic Development Authority

The Falls Church Economic Development Authority will discuss a proposed scope reduction for the Tinner Hill Parklet and receive a presentation on accessory dwelling units. The meeting also includes a review of the draft FY ’25 budget, updates on Virginia Village and other development projects, and a parklet naming project. Public comments are accepted in advance.

• Tinner Hill Parklet scope reduction discussion
• Accessory Dwelling Units staff presentation on regulations
• Parklets Naming Project overview
• Saigon Boulevard naming update
• FY ’25 EDA Draft Budget review

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

The Falls Church City Council will meet virtually to review the Council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas. This is a procedural planning session with no specific legislative or policy decisions on the agenda. Public comments can be submitted by email.

• Discussion of Council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas
• Electronic participation motions for virtual meeting

City Council Committee: Government Operations

The Falls Church City Council Government Operations Committee will meet to discuss a vacancy report and an update on the employee survey action plan. The meeting is largely procedural, with no ordinance readings, public hearings, or financial decisions on the agenda.

• Vacancy Report for city positions
• Employee Survey Action Plan Update

City Council Committee: Economic Development

The City Council Economic Development Committee is meeting to receive updates on local business initiatives and commercial real estate. The body will discuss upcoming events and current commercial vacancy rates.

• Restaurant Week 2025 update with 36 restaurants signed up to date
• Winter Wonderland Event at Founders Row on 12/3
• EDA and Parklets update
• Commercial vacancy rate update
• Marketing and commercial/business updates

Arts and Humanities Council of Falls Church

The Arts and Humanities Council will consider a LOVE Sign presentation under new business, and discuss ongoing projects including World Art Day planning and city-initiated public art. They will also vote on approval of October 2024 meeting minutes.

• LOVE Sign Presentation (new business)
• World Art Day Planning (ongoing business)
• City-Initiated Public Art Projects Update
• Minutes for approval: October 2024

Human Services Advisory Council

The Human Services Advisory Council will meet on Nov 21, 2024 to discuss a request for a combined December meeting with the Housing Commission to provide comments on the Affordable Living Policy. The council will also hear an update from Welcoming Falls Church on FY24 accomplishments and a Community Services Fund grant update. The meeting includes a meet and greet with new Police Chief Shahram Fard.

• Meet and greet with new Police Chief Shahram Fard
• Request for combined December meeting with Housing Commission to comment on Affordable Living Policy
• Welcoming Falls Church update on FY24 accomplishments
• Community Services Fund grant update
• Regional commission updates from Department of Social Services and Juvenile Justice liaisons

Environmental Sustainability Council

The Environmental Sustainability Council will meet to discuss its quarterly Capital Improvement Plan update, FY25 Q1 strategic priorities, an Energy Transition Subcommittee discussion, an issue brief on a potential waste-to-energy bill, and accessory dwelling units with a draft framework. Public comments may be submitted until 5pm on the meeting date.

• Approval of October meeting minutes
• CIP Quarterly Update Report
• Council Strategic Priorities FY25 Q1 Report
• Position Issue Brief: Waste to Energy Potential Bill
• Accessory Dwellings Discussion with Draft Framework

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

This is a procedural meeting where the Mayor and City Council staff discuss the council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Discussion of council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas only

Library Board of Trustees

The Falls Church Library Board of Trustees will meet to review draft minutes from October, discuss a draft 2025 legislative agenda, and consider a redlined comparison of the Library Foundation's Memorandum of Agreement. The meeting also includes a review of library statistics. All documents are linked in the agenda.

• Review and approval of draft meeting minutes from October 16, 2024
• Discussion of the DRAFT 2025 Legislative Agenda
• Consideration of the Library Foundation's Memorandum of Agreement (redlined comparison)
• Review of Library Statistics as of November 14, 2024

City Council Committee: Budget & Finance

The Budget & Finance Committee will review the FY2025 First Quarter Report and discuss financial policies. No specific dollar amounts or rezonings are on the agenda.

• FY2025 First Quarter Report review
• Discussion of financial policies

Architectural Advisory Board

The Architectural Advisory Board will elect a Chair and Vice Chair, receive a report on active site plan applications, and then consider a request from the Board of Zoning Appeals for feedback on a signage package for Modera Falls Church (Founders Row II) at 1033 W Broad Street. The applicant is seeking a variance for additional, larger signs than allowed by-right. Public comments may be submitted until 7:30 PM.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Report on Active Site Plan Applications
• Feedback to BZA on signage package for Modera Falls Church (Founders Row II) at 1033 W Broad Street – variance requested for additional, larger signs

Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation

The Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation will review updates on HAWK signals and the Capital Improvement Program. The body is deciding on prioritization for E Columbia Street and funding improvements for the annual paving program.

• Action item: E Columbia Street (N Van Buren-N Sycamore) NTC Prioritization
• Action item: Considerations to Improve Annual Paving Program Funding Memo
• DPW updates on HAWK Signals, Lincoln Ave and Yucatan St, and N West and Park Ave
• Discussion of Draft 2025 Legislative Program Request
• Review of Draft 2024 CACT Annual Report to City Council

City Council Committee: Appointments

The Falls Church City Council Appointments Committee is interviewing applicants and reappointment candidates for several city boards and commissions, including the Planning Commission, Retirement Board, Board of Zoning Appeals, and the new Falls Church250 committee. The committee will hear from multiple candidates in scheduled time slots and may hold additional Planning Commission interviews later.

• New applicant Arthur (Tom) Hall for Retirement Board unexpired term through 2027
• New applicant Robert Kravinsky for Planning Commission term 2025–2028
• Reappointment requests for Andrea Caumont, Brent Krasner (Planning Commission), and John Misleh, Dale Eppler (Board of Zoning Appeals)
• Seven appointment requests for the Falls Church250 committee from various organizations including Arts and Humanities, Recreation, Tinner Hill, and Chamber of Commerce
• Reappointment request for Sgt. Eric Reynolds as Police Dept. representative to Towing Advisory Board

City Council Committee: Legislative

The City Council Legislative Committee is meeting to review the 2025 legislative program and various recommended positions from local and regional boards. The committee will also receive briefings on housing and waste-to-energy topics.

• Review of VML Adopted 2025 Policy and Positions
• Review of draft legislative programs for FCCPS School Board, MRSPL Board of Trustees, NVTA, and NVTC
• Discussion of Arlington County 60-day Tenant Notice Housing Bill
• Faith in Housing VOICE Briefing
• Waste to Energy/ Reworld Briefing

Aurora House Citizens' Advisory Committee

The Aurora House Citizens’ Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear the Group Home Manager’s report, discuss scholarships if applicable, and take up any new business. No votes on specific contracts, ordinances, or rezoning items are listed. The meeting is largely procedural.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Group Home Manager’s report
• Discussion of scholarships (if applicable)

Retirement Board

The Falls Church Retirement Board will consider the June 30, 2024 actuarial valuation for the Basic, Police, and OPEB plans, presented by Segal Consulting. The board will also review first quarter FY25 investment reports and discuss the FY2026 administrative allocation request. Other actions include adopting the 2025 work plan and updated meeting dates.

• Actuarial valuation for Basic, Police, and OPEB plans (Segal Consulting) – action item
• First quarter FY25 all plans review, including international asset allocation follow-up
• FY2026 Administrative Allocation Request – action
• Legal services RFP status update
• 2025 Work Plan Adoption – action

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

This is a procedural meeting where the Mayor and City Council staff will discuss the Council's schedule and agendas for upcoming meetings. The meeting is open to the public and accommodations are available. No votes or substantive decisions are expected.

• Discuss Council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas

Housing Commission

The Housing Commission will receive staff updates on the Affordable Homeownership Program, VA Village, and the Affordable Living Policy. The meeting also includes a letter of support for Faith in Housing from Virginians Organized for Interfaith Community Engagement (VOICE).

• Faith in Housing Letter of Support from VOICE
• Affordable Homeownership Program update
• VA Village update
• Affordable Living Policy progress and dashboard update

Environmental Sustainability Council

The Education Task Group, a subcommittee of the Environmental Sustainability Council, is meeting to discuss activity planning for Operation EarthWatch.

• Operation EarthWatch activity planning

City Council

The City Council is holding a meeting to discuss financial policies. The agenda does not list specific decisions or detailed proposals.

• Discussion of financial policies

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

The Mayor is meeting with City Council staff to review the Council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas. This is a procedural meeting to coordinate future business.

• Discussion of Council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will meet to discuss and adopt the draft budget for fiscal year 2025. The body will also review financial terms for West Falls and receive updates on parklets and city business openings.

• Discussion and adoption of FY ’25 EDA DRAFT budget
• Review of West Falls financial terms
• Parklets update
• Commercial Parking Zoning Code Text Amendment update
• Discussion of murals for 100/200 blocks of W Broad St

Arts and Humanities Council of Falls Church

The Public Art Committee of the Arts & Humanities Council is meeting to review submissions for the City Council Chambers Portrait Project RFQ. The meeting will include a call to order, roll call, and the single new business item of reviewing these submissions before adjournment.

• Review of City Council Chambers Portrait Project RFQ submissions

City Council Committee: Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee is meeting to discuss the city website and follow-up steps. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• City website discussion

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

The Mayor is meeting 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

City Council Committee: Economic Development

The City Council Economic Development Committee is meeting to receive updates on business activity and commercial vacancy rates. The body will discuss the fiscal impact reporting of mixed-use development and review progress on the EDO work plan.

• Commercial vacancy rate update
• Mixed use development fiscal impact reporting discussion
• Virginia Village update
• Parklets update
• EDO work plan update

West Falls Community Development Authority

The West Falls Community Development Authority will consider Resolution 24-02 to approve the recommended budget and annual special assessment collections for Assessment Year 2025. The board also will vote on a policy allowing remote participation by members. No old business is scheduled.

• Resolution 24-02: approval of recommended budget and annual special assessment for Assessment Year 2025
• Proposed policy for remote participation by members
• Approval of March 2024 draft minutes (motion references March 2023)

Electoral Board

This is a procedural meeting to appoint Officers of Election for the upcoming November 5 Presidential and Special Elections. The board will also discuss party parity in a closed session and review election preparations. Other items include a youth sticker contest and approval of draft meeting minutes.

• Appointment of Officers of Election for the November 5 elections
• Closed session under Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A)(1) to discuss officer appointments and party parity
• Preparation for the November 5 Presidential and Special Elections
• Youth Representatives 'I Voted' Sticker Contest
• Approval of October 1, 2024 draft meeting minutes

City Council Committee: Budget & Finance

The Budget & Finance Committee will hold a virtual meeting to discuss a proposed amendment to the FY2025 budget. The agenda includes only this item and other unspecified business. No details on the amendment's contents are provided in the agenda.

• FY2025 Budget Amendment (no details provided)

Arts and Humanities Council of Falls Church

The Arts and Humanities Council will meet to review updates on city-initiated public art projects and the VA 250 initiative. The body will also discuss the Visit Falls Church website and approve September 2024 minutes.

• City-Initiated Public Art Project Updates
• Visit Falls Church Website discussion
• VA 250 Update
• Approval of September 2024 minutes

Human Services Advisory Council

This meeting of the Falls Church Human Services Advisory Council (HSAC) will consider changes to dental clinic eligibility, an update to the Affordable Living Policy, and a homelessness workgroup update. The council will also receive a grant timeline update for the Community Services Fund and debrief a recent visit from Senator Salim. Public comments may be submitted by October 16.

• Dental Clinic Eligibility changes discussed
• Affordable Living Policy update
• Falls Church Internal Homelessness Workgroup update
• Community Services Fund grant timeline update
• Senator Salim visit debrief

Environmental Sustainability Council

The Environmental Sustainability Council will discuss and vote on a motion to endorse the Bicycle Master Plan. They will also review the Accessory Dwellings Draft Framework, an Invasive Species Update, and consider a Technical Assistance Grant application. Additionally, they will discuss state and local legislative priorities for 2024 and 2025.

• Vote on motion to endorse Bicycle Master Plan
• Review of Accessory Dwellings Draft Framework
• Discussion of Ready, Set, Go Application (Technical Assistance Grant)
• Invasive Species Update
• State Legislative Priorities and ESC 2024/2025 legislative agendas

Urban Forestry Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the Falls Church Urban Forestry Commission. The agenda includes approval of July and September minutes, public comments, and staff updates. No specific policy decisions or projects are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of July and September meeting minutes
• Public comments on urban forestry matters
• Staff and community updates

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

This is a procedural meeting where the Falls Church City Council will review its schedule and upcoming meeting agendas. The meeting is open to the public but involves no voting or substantive decisions. Public comments may be submitted via email.

• Discuss council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas
• Electronic participation motions

Library Board of Trustees

This is a procedural meeting of the Falls Church Library Board of Trustees. The board will review and consider approval of draft minutes from September 18, 2024, and discuss library statistics for September 2024. No substantive actions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

Retirement Board

The Falls Church Retirement Board will meet to approve minutes, receive updates on the Mission Square WAPSX funding change and legal services RFP, and conduct annual mandatory fiduciary training. The agenda is largely procedural and informational, with no votes on financial or policy changes.

• Annual mandatory fiduciary training by Segal Consulting (60 minutes)
• Mission Square WAPSX funding change update and timeline
• Legal services RFP status update
• Approval of September 9, 2024 meeting minutes

Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation

The Falls Church Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation (CACT) will consider an action item on improving the annual paving program funding and receive information on the Missing Links Program and sidewalk repairs. New members Tristan Southard and Marc Cloutier will be introduced. The agenda also includes public comment and setting future meeting dates.

• ACTION ITEM: Considerations to Improve Annual Paving Program Funding Memo
• Information item: Missing Links Program Memo
• Information item: Sidewalk Repairs Memo
• Introduction of new CACT members Tristan Southard and Marc Cloutier
• Proposal to shift January 8, 2025 meeting to Tuesday, January 14 or Thursday, January 16 to accommodate staff attending TRB Annual Meeting

City Council Committee: Appointments

The City Council Appointments Committee will interview new applicants Alexander Mericola (Historical Commission) and R. Blair Gentry (Towing Advisory Board), conduct an exit interview with Michael Doctor (Public Utilities Commission), and consider reappointment requests for Jonathan Ross and Edwin B. Henderson to the Historical Commission.

• New applicant Alexander Mericola for Historical Commission (unexpired term through 08/31/25)
• New applicant R. Blair Gentry for Towing Advisory Board (towing representative, unexpired term through 11/30/26)
• Exit interview with Michael Doctor of the Public Utilities Commission (term ended 08/24)
• Reappointment request for Jonathan Ross to Historical Commission (09/01/24 – 08/31/27)
• Reappointment request for Edwin B. Henderson to Historical Commission (09/01/24 – 08/31/27)

City Council Committee: Legislative

The City Council Legislative Committee will discuss and set preliminary legislative positions for 2025, including items on affordable housing (Affordable Dwelling Unit State Code, Accessory Dwelling Units, housing on religious property), Speed Safety Cameras, Bicycle Safety, and Police Reports by Non-Sworn. They will also coordinate with the Virginia Municipal League (VML) on legislative policy and the 2025 Local Government Day, and discuss federal delegation coordination and meeting schedules.

• 2025 Preliminary Legislative Positions (VML continued, GA legislation, ADU, housing on religious property, speed cameras, bicycle safety, police reports by non-sworn, others)
• Affordable Dwelling Unit State Code
• Accessory Dwelling Units
• Speed Safety Cameras
• Police Reports by Non-Sworn

Housing Commission

The Housing Commission will receive updates on the Affordable Homeownership Program, VA Village, general housing, and the Affordable Living Policy progress and dashboard. They will also host a presentation on Welcoming FC and discuss a future joint meeting with HSAC on the Affordable Living Policy draft.

• Affordable Homeownership Program Update
• VA Village Update
• Housing Update
• Affordable Living Policy Progress
• Affordable Living Dashboard

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to discuss historic tourism and the naming of a parklet. The body will also receive updates regarding the 250 Celebration.

• Discussion of Historic Falls Church Tourism
• Discussion of Parklet Naming
• Updates on 250 Celebration

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

Historic Architectural Review Board

The Historic Architectural Review Board will meet to consider a single application for 258 N Washington St. Public comments may be submitted until 5:00 PM on September 30, 2024. The board may discuss and decide on the proposed plans and concept as outlined in the attachments.

• Application for 258 N Washington St – review of plans, concept, and area tabulations

Environmental Sustainability Council

The Environmental Sustainability Council will discuss a memo on funding environmental initiatives and consider a letter on energy and climate project priorities for FY2025 supplemental funding. The meeting also includes updates on the One Stop Shop, Cherry Hill Farmhouse energy efficiency improvements, and new city vehicles including EVs and plug-in hybrids.

• ESC Memo on Funding Environmental Initiatives (30-minute discussion)
• FCCAN Letter: Energy and Climate Project Priorities for FY2025 Supplemental Funding
• Cherry Hill Farmhouse Energy Efficiency Improvements
• New City Vehicles: EV and Plug-in Hybrid
• National Clean Energy Week proclamation and activities

City Council Committee: Budget & Finance

The committee is meeting to discuss year-end financial results for General Government and Falls Church City Public Schools (FCCPS). The agenda also includes a review of FCCPS enrollment and the budget calendar.

• General Government FY2024 Year-End Results
• FCCPS FY2024 Year-End Results
• FCCPS Enrollment
• Budget Calendar

Housing Commission

The Falls Church Housing Commission will hear updates on the Affordable Homeownership Program, VA Village, and the Affordable Living Policy Workgroup. Commissioners will also review an upcoming meeting with Virginia State Senator Salim and discuss future meetings.

• Affordable Homeownership Program update
• VA Village Update
• Affordable Living Policy Workgroup discussion
• Review of upcoming meeting with VA Sen. Salim
• Discussion of future meetings at St. James and goals

Arts and Humanities Council of Falls Church

The Arts and Humanities Council will meet to discuss new and ongoing business. They will receive a presentation on the West Falls Mural and provide updates on city-initiated public art projects. They will also approve minutes from July 2024 and hear organizational updates.

• West Falls Mural Presentation
• City-Initiated Public Art Project Updates
• Visit Falls Church Website update
• Approval of July 2024 meeting minutes
• Organization Round Table

Human Services Advisory Council

The Human Services Advisory Council and Housing Commission are meeting to discuss city programs and legislative priorities. Discussions include affordable living policies and potential state code changes regarding dwelling units.

• VA Village/Homeownership program overview
• Community Services Fund grants and inter-jurisdictional contracts
• 2025 General Assembly priorities including Accessible Dwelling Units
• Independent Living Certification/Ombudsman discussion
• Affordable Living Policy review

Human Services Advisory Council

The Human Services Advisory Council will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss an update on the Affordable Living Policy and prepare questions for a meeting with Senator Saddam Azlan Salim. Following the meeting, the HSAC will join the Housing Commission for a joint meeting with the Senator.

• Update on the Affordable Living Policy presented by Vice Chair Jeff Person
• Preparation of questions for a meeting with Senator Saddam Azlan Salim
• Public comment accepted via email until 6:30 pm on April 18, 2024 (previously submitted deadline)
• Joint meeting with the Housing Commission scheduled for 7:00 pm in the Dogwood Room

Urban Forestry Commission

This regular meeting of the Urban Forestry Commission covers procedural items including call to order, roll call, and approval of previous minutes. Staff updates include a stormwater ordinance update and other informational items. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• Approval of July meeting minutes
• Stormwater ordinance update (staff informational item)
• City Council calendar review
• Current and future business discussion

The Urban Forestry Commission met on September 18, 2024, but lacked a quorum, so no official business was conducted. The meeting was informational only, with staff updates on city budget discussions, tree canopy priorities, and community initiatives. No votes or decisions were taken.

• No quorum; July 17, 2024 minutes deferred to Sept 16 agenda
• No business conducted; meeting was information only

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

Library Board of Trustees

The Falls Church Library Board of Trustees will review draft policies for electronic and all-virtual participation in public meetings, potentially discarding an existing policy. They will also approve August meeting minutes and review August 2024 library statistics.

• Draft policy for electronic participation (remote)
• Draft policy for all-virtual participation in public meetings
• Library Board of Trustees policy to be discarded
• August 2024 library statistics
• Approval of draft August 21, 2024 meeting minutes

Economic Development Authority

The Falls Church Economic Development Authority will consider approving minutes from July meetings, discuss the Virginia Village update, and enter a closed session. A proposed zoning text amendment on nonconforming commercial parking for existing buildings will be discussed following guidance on conflict of interest. The board will also review funding requests, including $20,000 for Restaurant Week 2025 and $5,000 for West Falls mural reproduction rights, along with updates on tourism, ARPA funds, and upcoming events.

• Approval of draft July 2 and July 16, 2024 EDA meeting minutes
• Virginia Village Update / Discussion with City Manager Wyatt Shields
• Proposed Zoning Text Amendment: Nonconforming Commercial Parking for Existing Buildings
• Request for $20,000 from EDA funds for Restaurant Week 2025
• Request for $5,000 in EDA funds for West Falls mural reproduction rights

The Falls Church Economic Development Authority approved up to $20,000 in EDA funds for Restaurant Week 2025, with Chair Bob Young abstaining due to a conflict of interest. The board also approved minutes from July meetings, entered closed session to discuss Virginia Village properties, and declined to fund the Yiftee gift card program. A request for $5,000 to purchase mural reproduction rights failed for lack of a second.

• Approved up to $20,000 for Restaurant Week 2025 (passed, Bob Young abstaining)
• Approved minutes of July 2 and July 16, 2024 meetings (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss possible acquisition of Virginia Village properties (unanimous)
• Certified closed session complied with open meeting requirements (unanimous)
• Declined to fund Yiftee 'Little City Gift Card' program with EDA funds
• Request for $5,000 for West Falls mural reproduction rights failed (no second)

Retirement Board

The Falls Church Retirement Board will meet on September 12, 2024, to receive first-quarter 2024 investment performance reports for all plans and consider a recommendation from Western Asset Management (WAMCO). The board will also act on a disability and pre-retirement death benefits update, a remote meeting resolution aligning with state code, and several training-related items. Informational updates include an OPEB implicit subsidy policy update, legal services RFP status, and retirement board vacancy outreach.

• Defined Benefit Retirement Plans Reports (Basic and Police Pension Plans and OPEB) including Investment Commission/Fee Review
• Western Asset Management (WAMCO) briefing and recommendation on fixed income mutual fund (WAPSX) – action item
• Disability and Pre-retirement Death Benefits Update – action item
• Remote and Virtual Meeting Resolution Update to align with state code changes – action item
• OPEB Implicit Subsidy Policy Update – informational

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

The Mayor is meeting with City Council staff to review the Council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas. This is a procedural meeting to coordinate future business.

• Discussion of Council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas

The Falls Church City Council held a scheduling meeting on September 11, 2024, and approved electronic participation for Councilmember Debbie Schantz-Hiscott due to medical reasons, with a 4-0 roll call vote. The meeting was otherwise procedural, focused on reviewing upcoming agenda items and scheduling discussions.

• Approved electronic participation for Councilmember Schantz-Hiscott (4-0)

Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation

The Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation will consider a recommendation to City Council on the Bicycle Master Plan update. Other action items include adopting changes to virtual meeting and remote participation policies, and prioritizing Neighborhood Traffic Calming projects on Fowler Street, Poplar Drive Hill, and Sherrow Avenue. The committee will also receive updates on DPW, the NTC program, and a memo on improving annual paving program funding.

• Action item: Recommend Bicycle Master Plan update to City Council
• Action item: Adopt policy changes for All Virtual Meeting and Remote Participation
• Action item: Prioritize NTC project on Fowler Street
• Action item: Prioritize NTC project on Poplar Drive Hill
• Action item: Prioritize NTC project on Sherrow Avenue

The committee voted 4-0 to unpause and move forward with traffic-calming solutions for Sherrow Avenue, Fowler Street, and Poplar Drive Hill. It also adopted an All Virtual Meeting Policy and a Remote Participation Policy, each 5-0. The Bicycle Master Plan update was discussed, with plans to return in January after a 100-day VDOT review. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted All Virtual Meeting Policy (5-0)
• Adopted Remote Participation Policy (5-0)
• Unpaused Sherrow Avenue case, moving forward with light/heavy solutions (4-0)
• Unpaused Fowler Street case, moving forward with light solutions (4-0)
• Unpaused Poplar Drive Hill case, moving forward with light solutions (4-0)
• Approved August 21, 2024 minutes (5-0)

City Council Committee: Appointments

The Falls Church City Council Appointments Committee meets to conduct interviews for vacancies and reappointments on several boards and commissions, including the Board of Equalization, Citizens' Advisory Committee on Transportation, Architectural Advisory Board, and Recreation and Parks Advisory Board. The committee also discusses a draft resolution to re-establish the City's participation in the Criminal Justice Board (CCJB), with a Council vote scheduled for September 23.

• New applicant Laura Hodges for Board of Equalization (unexpired term through 01/31/27)
• Three applicants (Tristan Southard, Marc Cloutier, Jacob Williams) for two unexpired terms on the Citizens' Advisory Committee on Transportation
• New applicant Heather Schmidt for Architectural Advisory Board (unexpired term through 05/31/27)
• Reappointment requests for Charles J. O'Hara and Brendan Kelly to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board (09/01/24 – 08/31/27)
• Discussion of draft resolution re-establishing the Criminal Justice Board, with Arlington County Board vote on 9/17/24 and Falls Church Council vote on 9/23/24

Aurora House Citizens' Advisory Committee

The Aurora House Citizens' Advisory Committee is meeting in person with a virtual option. They will hear the Group Home Manager's report, discuss a parklet update related to the Christina Goodwin Memorial, post a committee vacancy, and consider scholarships.

• Group Home Manager's Report
• Parklet Update/Christina Goodwin Memorial
• CAC Vacancy Posting
• Scholarships (if applicable)
• Approval of Minutes

Electoral Board

The Falls Church Electoral Board will meet to discuss appointments of officers of election and prepare for the upcoming November 5 Presidential and Special Elections. A closed session is scheduled for discussion of officer appointments and party parity. The board will also consider a youth 'I Voted' sticker contest.

• Closed session under Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(1) for discussion of officer appointments and party parity
• Appointment of Officers of Election
• Preparation for November 5 Presidential and Special Elections
• Youth Representatives I Voted Sticker Contest

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

The Mayor is meeting 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

Historical Commission

The Falls Church Historical Commission will discuss Historic Falls Church Tourism and receive updates on the Inventory of Historic Houses. No votes or action items are listed; the meeting is largely a discussion and update session.

• Discussion of Historic Falls Church Tourism
• Update on Inventory of Historic Houses

Historic Architectural Review Board

The Historic Architectural Review Board is meeting to consider an application for 258 N Washington St. The board will review the staff report, plans, and renderings for this location.

• Application for 258 N Washington St

Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation

The Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation holds a rescheduled meeting on August 21, 2024, with a final work session on the Bicycle Master Plan update and an action item on a memo regarding Oak Street Elementary School. The committee will also hear DPW updates on trail crossings, HAWK signals, and a demo crosswalk, and discuss Capital Bikeshare promotion. Future meeting plans include a recommendation to Council on the Bicycle Master Plan and prioritization of several streets for Neighborhood Traffic Calming.

• Bicycle Master Plan Update final work session with staff report and draft plan
• Action item: Draft Oak Street Elementary School (OSES) Memo
• DPW update on W&OD Trail crossings, HAWK signals, and demo crosswalk at Broad and Oak
• Capital Bikeshare Promotion information item
• Future agenda includes Bicycle Master Plan recommendation to Council and NTC prioritizations for Fowler Street, Poplar Drive Hill, Sherrow Avenue

Library Board of Trustees

The Mary Riley Styles Public Library Board of Trustees will consider adopting new board bylaws, a policy for all-virtual participation, and a policy for electronic participation. They will also review a draft 2025 meeting schedule, approve minutes from July 17, 2024, and examine library statistics for July 2024.

• Adoption of draft Library Board of Trustees Bylaws
• Adoption of policy for all-virtual participation in public meetings
• Adoption of policy for electronic (remote) participation
• Approval of draft 2025 Board Meetings Schedule
• Approval of meeting minutes from July 17, 2024

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

This is a procedural meeting of the Falls Church City Council with staff to review the council schedule and plan upcoming meeting agendas. No ordinances, votes, or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda consists only of roll call, electronic participation motions, discussion of future agendas, and adjournment.

• No specific ordinances, rezonings, contracts, or fee changes are on the agenda.
• Public comments may be submitted via email to cityclerk@fallschurchva.gov.
• Meeting is virtual and open to the public via Microsoft Teams.

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

The City Council is meeting virtually with staff to review the council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas. This is a planning session to coordinate future business. Public comments may be submitted via email.

• Discussion of council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas (no specific actions or votes listed)

City Council Committee: Government Operations

The Falls Church City Council Government Operations Committee will discuss public engagement strategies and review after-action reports from the Demographics Chapter and Tinner Hill Cultural District projects. The committee will also hear a vacancy report and consider next steps. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is a working session.

• Vacancy report
• Spectrum of Participation discussion
• Demographics Chapter After Action Report
• Tinner Hill Cultural District After Action Report

Arts and Humanities Council of Falls Church

The Arts and Humanities Council will receive a presentation on public art for West Falls Church Commons, review updates on city-initiated public art and the tourism website, and discuss storm drain presentations. The council will also approve minutes from June 2024.

• West Falls Church Commons Public Art Presentation
• City-Initiated Public Art Project Update & Public Art Subcommittee Debrief
• Economic Development Office Tourism Website Update
• Storm Drain Presentations
• Approval of June 2024 minutes

Human Services Advisory Council

The Human Services Advisory Council will review services for seniors and proposed initiatives to support the City Council workplan. The body will also discuss updates regarding the Affordable Living Policy and next steps following a meeting with Senator Salim.

• Overview of Services for Seniors
• Proposed Initiatives to Support City Council Workplan
• Regional Commission Updates
• Affordable Living Policy update
• Senator Salim Meeting next steps

Environmental Sustainability Council

The Environmental Sustainability Council will vote on endorsing a policy to manage leaves in place rather than removing them. They will also discuss a commercial parking relief zoning amendment, hold a work session on accessory dwellings, and receive an update on the Bike Master Plan. Public comments will be heard, including from Gene Gresko on a letter from Falls Church Forward about leaves.

• Vote on endorsing managing leaves in place
• Commercial Parking Relief Zoning Amendment (45-minute presentation)
• Accessory Dwellings Work Session (45 minutes)
• Bike Master Plan Update (15 minutes)
• Falls Church Forward 'Leave the Leaves' letter and flyer

Public Utilities Commission

The Public Utilities Commission will hold a meeting to discuss a kickoff for a comprehensive plan amendment regarding the Community Facilities, Public Utilities, and Government Services chapter, and a City Stormwater Code update. Public comments can be submitted by email until 4pm on the meeting day.

• Kickoff of Comprehensive Plan Amendment: Community Facilities, Public Utilities, and Government Services Chapter Update
• City Stormwater Code update
• Receipt of public comment
• Approval of minutes
• Open discussion

Public Utilities Commission

The commission will begin updating the Community Facilities, Public Utilities, and Government Services chapter of the city's comprehensive plan. It will also review proposed changes to the City Stormwater Code. Public comments may be submitted in advance by email until 4pm on the meeting day.

• Kickoff of Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Community Facilities, Public Utilities, and Government Services chapter update
• City Stormwater Code update
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Open discussion period

Urban Forestry Commission

The Falls Church Urban Forestry Commission will hear public comments and discuss updates on accessory dwellings, stormwater regulations, and a jewelry store site plan. The meeting will also review landscape plans for Lee Park Townhomes and consider amendments to the city’s stormwater code.

• Accessory Dwelling Unit Presentation by Jack Trainor
• Yasini Jewelers site plan review (Staff Report, Application, Site Plan Submission #3)
• Amendments to City Code Chapter 35 ‘Stormwater’ (TO24-08)
• Lee Park Townhomes landscape plan review
• Public comments on Lee Park Townhomes street tree spacing

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

The Mayor is meeting 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

Library Board of Trustees

The Mary Riley Styles Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss library operations and planning. The board will review a draft of the FY24 Annual Report and a draft of the 12-month FY25 Strategic Work Plan.

• Draft FY24 Annual Report
• Draft FY25 Month Strategic Work Plan
• Library Statistics
• LBOT Resources Webpage
• Picture Book Genre Card

Economic Development Authority

The Falls Church Economic Development Authority is meeting in closed session to discuss the prospective acquisition of real property. The public may submit comments by email until 3:00 PM on July 16, 2024.

• Closed session under § 2.2-3711.3 to discuss acquisition or disposition of real property

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

This is a procedural meeting where the Mayor meets with City Council staff. The purpose of the meeting is to review upcoming Council schedules and meeting agendas.

• Review of Council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas

Arts and Humanities Council of Falls Church

The Public Art Subcommittee will meet to establish its founding documents and review RFQ submissions for the City Council Chambers Portrait Project. The meeting is scheduled for July 10 at Cherry Hill Farmhouse.

• Establish subcommittee founding documents
• Review City Council Chambers Portrait Project RFQ submissions

Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation

The Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation will receive updates from the Department of Public Works regarding signal improvements and annual paving. The committee will also discuss community working group meetings and a Capital Bikeshare promotional opportunity.

• West and Park signal improvements and annual paving updates
• Capital Bikeshare promotional opportunity discussion
• Community/Neighborhood Working Group Meetings discussion

City Council Committee: Appointments

The City Council Appointments Committee is conducting interviews for various board and commission vacancies. Candidates are being considered for the Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Commission, Library Board of Trustees, and Historical Commission.

• Interview: John Lawrence for Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Commission
• Interview: Catherine McCormick for Library Board of Trustees
• Reappointment request: Robert Leopold for Library Board of Trustees
• Interview: Todd Hermann for Historical Commission

Housing Commission

The meeting includes an annual business session for Chair and Vice-Chair elections and a charter review. The regular meeting features a work session on accessory dwellings and updates on various housing programs.

• Elections for Chair and Vice-Chair
• Work session on Accessory Dwellings
• Affordable Homeownership Program Rent-to-Own update
• VA Village update
• Review of 2024 Housing Commission Goals

Aurora House Citizens' Advisory Committee

The Aurora House Citizens' Advisory Committee will meet on July 9, 2024. The agenda includes a report from the Group Home Manager and discussion regarding a parklet or tree planting to commemorate Christina Goodwin.

• Group Home Manager’s Report
• Parklet/Tree Planting to Commemorate Christina Goodwin
• Scholarships (if applicable)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review a request for Restaurant Week 2025 funds. Members will also receive a status update on the closing of Virginia Village. The meeting includes updates on city projects and upcoming business openings.

• Request for Restaurant Week 2025 funds
• Status update of Virginia Village closing
• Updates on EDA 2024 Work Plan items
• Update on City projects and upcoming business openings

Historic Architectural Review Board

The Historic Architectural Review Board will discuss its authority within city ordinance with the City Attorney. The board will also discuss its future goals.

• Discussion regarding HARB’s authority within city ordinance
• Discussion of future goals for HARB

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will receive updates regarding City Council action on the Tinner Hill Historic & Cultural District. The meeting includes discussions on certified historic structures and local tourism initiatives. Members will also discuss new murals in Tinner Hill and the West End.

• Update on City Council action for Tinner Hill Historic & Cultural District
• Discussion of Falls Church List of Certified Historic Structures
• Discussion regarding local tourism initiatives and historic resources
• Discussion of new murals in Tinner Hill and West End

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 meeting is for administrative review of the council's calendar.

City Council Committee: Economic Development

The Economic Development Committee will discuss special exceptions applications and the schedule for West Falls openings. The meeting also includes updates on business resources such as a dining guide, website, and gift card.

• Special exceptions applications
• West Falls openings/schedule
• Updates on website, dining guide, and gift card
• Other commercial and business updates

City Council Committee: Budget & Finance

The Budget & Finance Committee will discuss the FY2025 budget development process. This is the only substantive item listed on the agenda.

• FY2025 budget development process

City Council Committee: Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee will hold a closed session during this meeting. The session is scheduled to discuss performance reviews for the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk.

• Performance reviews for the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk

Environmental Sustainability Council

The Environmental Sustainability Council will consider a memo for one-time funding. The meeting also includes work sessions on commercial parking relief and progress reports for GOEAP and CEAP.

• ESC Memo for One Time Funding action item
• Commercial Parking Relief work session
• GOEAP Progress Report and Discussion
• DES Falls Church Solar Proposal and Tiger Solar assessment
• CEAP Progress Report and Green Building White Paper discussion

Arts and Humanities Council of Falls Church

The Council will review May 2024 meeting minutes and discuss ongoing business items. These include updates on city-initiated public art projects and the Economic Development Office tourism website.

• Approval of May 2024 minutes
• Update on City-Initiated Public Art Projects
• Discussion regarding EDO Tourism Website
• Review of City Boards and Commissions Process and Procedures

Human Services Advisory Council

The Human Services Advisory Council will review recommendations for FY2025 Rent Relief applicants. The meeting also includes updates on the ADA Transition Plan, Commission on Aging, and Affordable Living Policy.

• Recommendations for FY2025 Rent Relief applicants
• Update on ADA Transition Plan
• Update on Commission on Aging
• Affordable Housing overview
• Update on Affordable Living Policy

Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation

The CACT will review prioritization memos for Poplar Drive Hill and Sherrow Avenue. The committee will also discuss proposed zoning updates for nonconforming commercial parking and receive DPW updates on annual paving and trail crossings.

• Poplar Drive Hill Prioritization Memo
• Sherrow Avenue Prioritization Memo
• Proposed zoning updates around nonconforming commercial parking
• Bicycle Master Plan Update
• DPW update on annual paving and trail crossings

Library Board of Trustees

The meeting consists of reviewing several library documents and updates. The Board will review the May 15, 2024 minutes, the FY2024 workplan update, the draft FY2024 annual report, and library statistics.

• FY2024 Workplan Update
• Draft FY2024 Annual Report
• Library Statistics
• May 15, 2024 meeting minutes

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will discuss a proposed zoning text amendment regarding nonconforming commercial parking. The meeting also includes a review of the 2023 EDA Annual Report and notification of an upcoming financial audit.

• Proposed Zoning Text Amendment: Nonconforming Commercial Parking for Existing Buildings
• Review of 2023 EDA Annual Report to City Council
• Notification of the 2023-2024 financial year audit by Brown Edwards

City Council Committee: Economic Development

The City Council Economic Development Committee will meet to receive updates on the EDA work plan and various business and development projects. The committee will also discuss a restaurant dining guide and the NAIOP Bus Tour.

• EDA Work Plan Update
• Business and development projects update
• Restaurant dining guide
• NAIOP Bus Tour

Historic Architectural Review Board

The Historic Architectural Review Board will consider two action items: applications for properties at 108 E Jefferson St and 212 E Jefferson St, and an update to the HARB Rules & Procedure. Public comments submitted by 5:00 PM on May 22 will be read during the meeting.

• Application for 108 E Jefferson St with revised plans and renovation overview
• Application for 212 E Jefferson St with plat and plan set
• Updated HARB Rules & Procedure with track changes

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

This is a procedural meeting for the City Council and staff to discuss the council's schedule and upcoming meeting agendas. No votes or decisions are expected.

City Council

This meeting is a training session on the Fair Housing Act, covering definitions, protected classes, and distinctions between federal and local protections. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda is purely educational and procedural.

• Training on Fair Housing Act definitions and covered housing-related services
• Discussion of protected classes including federal and local distinctions
• Focus on 'Source of Income' and 'Familial Status' as protected classes

Environmental Sustainability Council

The Environmental Sustainability Council will discuss the city's budget and environmental priorities, the Solid Waste Management Plan, and the Metropolitan Washington 2030 Climate and Energy Action Plan. They will also receive updates on the Comprehensive Plan, Bus Rapid Transit, and a CPRG grant. The meeting includes a 30-minute budget review of the GOEAP and CEAP.

• Review of May 13 Budget Ordinance and CIP Section 7: Environment Summary
• Discussion of Solid Waste Management Plan
• Update on Metropolitan Washington 2030 Climate and Energy Action Plan
• New Regional Tree Canopy Goal
• EV Test Drive Event at Meridian High School

Arts and Humanities Council of Falls Church

The Arts and Humanities Council will meet to discuss the council's strategic plan and goals. The body will also receive an update on city-initiated art projects.

• Review of AHC’s Strategic Plan & Goals
• City-Initiated Art Projects Update
• Approval of April 2024 minutes

Human Services Advisory Council

The Human Services Advisory Council is meeting to receive updates on the Affordable Living Policy and human services. The body will also plan for a joint meeting with the Housing Commission and a visit from Senator Saddam Azlan Salim in June.

• Affordable Living Policy update
• Falls Church Human Services 101 presentation
• Planning for joint meeting with Housing Commission
• Planning for June visit from Senator Saddam Azlan Salim

Library Board of Trustees

The board will consider draft meeting minutes from April 17, 2024, and review the MRSPL High Level Strategic Plan for FY2024-FY2028. A board self-evaluation form and library statistics are also on the agenda.

• Draft meeting minutes from April 17, 2024
• MRSPL High Level Strategic Plan FY2024-FY2028
• Board self-evaluation form
• Library statistics

Housing Commission

The Housing Commission will receive updates on the Affordable Homeownership Program, discuss options for AHP-ineligible properties with NHPF, and hear a VA Village update. The commission will also review 2024 goals and council priorities. Public comments may be submitted by email until 6:30 pm on meeting day.

• Affordable Homeownership Program update
• Discuss options for AHP Ineligible Property with NHPF Pamela Lee
• VA Village update
• Affordable Living Policy Workgroup update from Hannah Jordan
• Review 2024 Housing Commission Goals and Council Priorities

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

This is a procedural meeting where the Falls Church City Council discusses the schedule and agendas for upcoming meetings. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled. Public comments may be submitted via email.

• Discussion of council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas
• Virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams with call-in option
• Public comments accepted at cityclerk@fallschurchva.gov

Aurora House Citizens' Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to elect officers and conduct a business meeting. The agenda also includes a report from the Group Home Manager and a review of scholarships if applicable.

• Election of Officers
• Group Home Manager's Report
• Scholarships review

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board is meeting to review first quarter 2024 investment performance for various retirement and pension plans. The board will vote on the FY25 training budget, travel and training expense policies, and disability and pre-retirement death benefits.

• Annual Economic Valuation Assumption Review
• FY25 Training Budget adoption
• Travel and Training Expense Policy adoption
• Disability and Pre-retirement Death Benefits Review
• 2024 Work Plan Revisions

Architectural Advisory Board

The board will hold a discussion-only item on the City Council's 2024-2025 Strategic Priorities, a high-level plan providing direction for city initiatives. The meeting also includes election of officers and approval of prior minutes.

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

This is a procedural meeting where the Mayor and City Council staff will discuss the Council's schedule and upcoming meeting agendas. The meeting is open to the public, and comments may be submitted via email. No decisions or substantive actions are listed on the agenda.

• Discuss Council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas

Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation

The Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation will review updates on W&OD Trail crossings and NTC operations. The committee is scheduled to vote on the 2024 annual report and a memo regarding Oak Street Elementary School.

• Vote to approve 2024 CACT Annual Report to City Council
• Vote on Oak Street Elementary School Memo
• DPW update on W&OD Trail Crossings
• NTC Monthly Update
• Discussion of Transportation Dashboard and City Council Strategic Priorities 2024-2025

City Council Committee: Appointments

The committee is meeting to interview new applicants and review reappointments for several boards. This includes positions on the Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Transportation, Library Board of Trustees, Retirement Board, and Arts & Humanities Council.

• New applicant Sarah Myers for Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Transportation
• New applicant Erin Cline for Library Board of Trustees
• Reappointment request for Connie Rydberg to Retirement Board
• Reappointment requests for Arts & Humanities Council members

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will discuss its 2024 Work Plan and receive a tourism website update. The meeting includes several information items regarding local landscaping, parklets, and zoning amendments.

• Tourism Website Update presentation
• EDA 2024 Work Plan discussion
• Proposed Zoning Text Amendment: Nonconforming Commercial Parking for Existing Buildings
• Tinner Hill Historic & Cultural District Comprehensive Plan Amendment Update
• Retail Zoning Code Changes Proposal

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

This is a procedural meeting where the Mayor meets with City Council staff to discuss the Council's schedule and upcoming meeting agendas. The meeting is open to the public, and public comments may be submitted via email. No votes or substantive decisions are expected.

• Discussion of Council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas
• Public comments accepted via cityclerk@fallschurchva.gov
• Virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams

Historic Architectural Review Board

The Historic Architectural Review Board will discuss a renovation application for 108 E Jefferson Street and consider updated HARB Rules & Procedure. Public comments accepted until 5pm April 24.

• 108 E Jefferson Street renovation application with plans and elevations
• Updated HARB Rules & Procedure for board consideration

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

This is a procedural meeting where the Mayor and City Council staff discuss the council's schedule and upcoming agendas. No legislative decisions or public hearings are scheduled. Public comments may be submitted via email.

• Discussion of council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas

Environmental Sustainability Council

The Education Task Group subcommittee of the Environmental Sustainability Council is meeting to finalize planning for the 2023-2024 Operation EarthWatch program. The agenda includes only this single substantive item before adjournment.

• Final planning meeting for Operation EarthWatch 2023-2024

City Council Committee: Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee will discuss progress on a workplace cultural assessment and the employee review process. The committee will also discuss the 2024 committee calendar. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Workplace cultural assessment progress update
• Employee review process discussion
• 2024 committee calendar planning

City Council Committee: Economic Development

The Economic Development Committee will discuss several city projects and updates. Discussion topics include Maple and Annandale, business development, and the EDA Work Plan.

• Maple and Annandale project discussion
• Business and development projects update including Modera Falls Church brochure
• NAIOP Bus Tour
• City Appearance and Beautification
• EDA Work Plan development update

Solid Waste Management Plan Advisory Committee

The Solid Waste Management Plan Advisory Committee will review ESC comments and vote on revised ESC goals. The committee is also scheduled to vote on the final draft of the plan to be presented to City Council.

• Vote on revised ESC goals 2
• Vote on final draft of plan for City Council presentation

Human Services Advisory Council

The Falls Church Human Services Advisory Council will meet in person with a virtual option. The agenda includes a presentation on the Demographics Chapter update, a review of general procedures for citizen bodies and election of officers, and planning for a joint meeting with the Housing Commission. The council will also receive liaison updates and a Human Services/Housing update from staff.

• Demographics Chapter Update Presentation by Senior Planner Emily Bazemore
• Review of procedures for citizen bodies appointed by Council and election of officers
• Planning for joint meeting with Housing Commission; Senator Saddam Azlan Salim expected visit in June
• Liaison updates and discussion on relevant commissions
• Human Services/Housing Update from staff member Dana Jones

Electoral Board

The Falls Church Electoral Board will hold a closed session to discuss election security matters, appoint officers of election, and plan for the June 18 primary election. The meeting also includes public comment and announcements.

• Closed session under §2.2-3711(A)(35) for voting security discussion
• Appointment of officers of election
• Plan for June 18 primary election
• Youth Representative and 'I Voted' sticker design contest

Environmental Sustainability Council

The Environmental Sustainability Council will discuss the demographics chapter of the Comprehensive Plan update, review the 2023 Community Profile, and set council priorities. They will also consider the FY2025 proposed budget and receive updates on the Cherry Hill Farmhouse audit, Virginia Village efficiency, and recent General Assembly bills.

• Demographics chapter of the Comprehensive Plan update – presentation and discussion
• 2023 Community Profile review
• FY2025 Proposed Budget discussion
• Update on Cherry Hill Farmhouse audit
• Discussion of gas-powered landscape equipment at Fall Recycling Extravaganza

Arts and Humanities Council of Falls Church

The Arts and Humanities Council will meet to discuss the council's strategic plan and goals. The meeting includes a demographics chapter presentation by Emily Bazemore of CPEDS and an update on city-initiated art projects.

• Demographics Chapter Presentation by Emily Bazemore (CPEDS)
• Review of AHC’s Strategic Plan & Goals
• City-Initiated Art Projects Update

City Council Committee: Budget & Finance

The City Council Budget & Finance Committee will review the FY2024 Third Quarter Report. The committee is also scheduled to discuss the FY2025 budget preliminary mark-up.

• FY2024 Third Quarter Report
• FY2025 Budget Preliminary Mark-up

Urban Forestry Commission

The commission will discuss the Maple and Annandale Mixed-Use Development and the Oak Park Townhomes Project. The meeting includes remarks regarding shadow analysis and regional tree canopy efforts. Staff will also provide updates on Virginia General Assembly tree bills.

• Public comment on Bamboo Ordinance
• Remarks on shadow analysis and regional tree canopy efforts
• Maple and Annandale Mixed-Use Development review
• Oak Park Townhomes Project review
• Status of Tree Bills at Close of 2024 VA General Assembly

Public Utilities Commission

The Public Utilities Commission will discuss updates to the City Stormwater Code and provide an update on the Flow Equalization project. The meeting also includes a Capital Improvement Program update.

• Capital Improvement Program Update
• City Stormwater Code update
• Update on Flow Equalization project

Library Board of Trustees

The Falls Church Library Board of Trustees is meeting to consider second readings of a draft Circulation of Library Materials Policy and a draft Fee Schedule. The board will also review draft minutes from March 20, 2024, City Council priorities for 2024-2025, and library statistics. The meeting is open to the public and can be attended in person or online.

• Second reading of draft Circulation of Library Materials Policy
• Second reading of draft Fee Schedule
• Review of City Council Priorities 2024-2025
• Review of library statistics
• Approval of draft meeting minutes from March 20, 2024

Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation

The Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation will vote on a staff recommendation regarding N Roosevelt Street. The committee will also review the 2024 annual report and a Comprehensive Plan demographics update.

• Vote on N Roosevelt Street prioritization
• Review of Draft 2024 CACT Annual Report to City Council
• 2024 Comprehensive Plan Demographic Chapter Update presentation
• NTC Monthly Update
• DPW Update

Historical Commission

The Falls Church Historical Commission will meet virtually to discuss historic resource priorities for the city's tourism initiative, receive updates on the Tinner Hill Historic & Cultural District and the Women's History Walk, and approve the March 2024 minutes. Public comments are due by 5:00pm on March 14.

• Discussion of Historic Resource Priorities for Falls Church Tourism Initiative
• Update on Tinner Hill Historic & Cultural District
• Update on Women's History Walk (5/11/24)
• Approval of March 2024 minutes

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

This is a procedural meeting where the Falls Church City Council will meet with staff to discuss the council's schedule and upcoming meeting agendas. No substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Discuss council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas

Housing Commission

The Falls Church Housing Commission will meet to approve minutes, receive staff updates on housing programs, and continue discussion of the Steve Sprague Award. The main item is setting the 2024 Housing Commission goals for presentation to the City Council.

• Housing Update, Affordable Homeownership Program Update, VA Village Update, and Housing Preservation Update from staff
• Discussion and finalization of 2024 Housing Commission goals for Council presentation
• Continued discussion of the Steve Sprague Award

City Council Committee: Legislative

The Falls Church City Council Legislative Committee is meeting to receive an update on legislation tracking and discuss open topics. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific bills, votes, or dollar amounts listed.

• Legislation tracking update
• Open topics discussion

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will discuss the approval of a third-party management company for West Falls. The body will also review a demographics presentation for the Comprehensive Plan and a commercial building energy audit program.

• Approval of third-party management company for West Falls
• Comprehensive Plan: Demographics Chapter presentation
• Proposed Zoning Text Amendment regarding nonconforming commercial parking
• Commercial Building Energy Audit Program presentation
• Appraisal of EDA owned land at Maple & Annandale

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

This is a procedural meeting where the Mayor and Council staff discuss the Council's schedule and upcoming meeting agendas. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Discussion of Council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas

West Falls Community Development Authority

The West Falls Community Development Authority will review a construction status update for the West Falls project. Members will consider Resolution 2024-1 to approve the fiscal year 2025 budget and annual special assessments, which must be forwarded to City Council to levy. The meeting also includes a proposal to adopt a policy allowing authority members to attend meetings remotely.

• Briefing on West Falls project construction status
• Resolution 2024-1 proposing approval of the fiscal year 2025 budget and annual special assessments
• Request for City Council to levy the approved fiscal year 2025 assessments
• Proposed policy adoption for remote participation by authority members

Historic Architectural Review Board

The Historic Architectural Review Board will meet to discuss proposed amendments to its rules and procedures. No specific project or property applications are listed for review. The meeting is open to the public, and comments may be submitted in advance.

• Discussion of HARB rules and procedure amendments

City Council Committee: Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee will receive staff feedback on City Council priorities and discuss the 2024 committee calendar. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists of procedural items and discussion only.

• Staff feedback on council priorities
• 2024 committee calendar discussion

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

This is a procedural meeting where the mayor and city council staff discuss the council's schedule and upcoming meeting agendas. No votes or decisions are expected.

• Discussion of council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas

Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation

The Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation is reviewing updates to the Bicycle Master Plan. The committee will also vote on case prioritizations for Noland Street and Fowler Street.

• Bicycle Master Plan Update review
• Greenway Downs 100% Plans information item
• Vote on Noland Street Case Prioritization
• Vote on Fowler Street Case Prioritization

Environmental Sustainability Council

The Environmental Sustainability Council will hear a 60-minute presentation on the Bicycle Master Plan, including existing conditions and priority route options. They will also consider approving the 2023 Annual Report and receive updates from City Hall on energy and sewer projects.

• Bicycle Master Plan presentation and discussion (60 minutes)
• Approval of 2023 Annual Report
• One-Stop Shop for Community Energy Action update
• Sanitary Sewer update from Council meeting
• CIP Review for FY2025-2030

Arts and Humanities Council of Falls Church

The Arts and Humanities Council will discuss updates on city-initiated art projects and specific installations. The body is also scheduled to review the council's strategic plan and goals.

• Founders Row II Sculpture Presentation
• West Falls Church Mural Review
• City-Initiated Art Projects Update
• World Art Day Planning
• Review of AHC’s Strategic Plan & Goals

Urban Forestry Commission

The Falls Church Urban Forestry Commission will review development projects, budget updates, and recommended code changes during its March 20 meeting. Staff briefings cover recent planning sessions for the Greening of Lincoln Project and Maple and Annandale Mixed-Use Development. These agenda items address local tree canopy management, municipal forestry standards, and policy updates relevant to city residents.

• Oak Park Townhomes Project review
• Soil Profile Building Prospectus discussion
• Recommended Code Changes consideration
• Arborist and Urban Forestry Budget update
• Greening of Lincoln Project and Maple and Annandale Mixed-Use Development briefings

Library Board of Trustees

The Mary Riley Styles Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a second reading and vote on a draft Chain of Command Policy. They will also conduct a first reading of a draft Circulation of Library Materials Policy and a draft fee schedule. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and review of library statistics.

• Second reading of draft Chain of Command Policy
• First reading of draft Circulation of Library Materials Policy
• First reading of draft Fee Schedule Attachment
• Review of library statistics (door traffic)

City Council Committee: Budget & Finance

The Budget & Finance Committee will discuss FY2025 budget themes and the FY2025-31 Capital Improvement Program. The meeting also includes a review of the Sanitary Sewer Funding Plan.

• FY2025 Budget Themes
• FY2025-31 Capital Improvement Program
• Sanitary Sewer Funding Plan

Architectural Advisory Board

The Architectural Advisory Board will provide feedback on a site plan for 12 townhomes at 711 Park Avenue and 104 N. Oak Street, recently rezoned T-1. The board will also discuss updates to the Demographics Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan as referred by City Council. Administrative items include the 2024 meeting calendar and rules of procedure.

• Site plan for 12 townhomes at 711 Park Ave and 104 N. Oak St (15,575 sq ft, T-1 zoning)
• Feedback on Demographics Chapter (Chapter 2) of the Comprehensive Plan
• 2024 Meeting Calendar approval
• 2024 AAB Rules of Procedure & Electronic Participation Procedures
• Meeting minutes from December 13, 2023

Solid Waste Management Plan Advisory Committee

The Solid Waste Management Plan Advisory Committee is meeting to review ESC comments and coordinate an ARC visit. The body is discussing next steps for presenting a final draft plan to a City Council work session.

• Review of ESC comments
• Scheduling of ARC visit
• Planning for final draft plan presentation to City Council

City Council Committee: Appointments

The committee is reviewing current vacancies and reappointments for terms ending in March. The agenda includes an exit interview and requests for reappointments to various city boards and councils.

• Reappointment request: Daniel Kirk, Public Utilities Commission
• Reappointment request: Ellen Gross, Arts and Humanities Council
• Exit interview: Jon Ward, Environmental Sustainability Council
• New applicant: Sue Armstrong, Advisory Social Services Board

Housing Commission

The Falls Church Housing Commission will meet in person at the Winter Hill Apartments Resident Center with a virtual option. The agenda includes a vote on the Affordable Housing Fund Subcommittee's Household Subsidy Program, updates on housing and affordable homeownership programs, and discussion of 2024 goals and the Steve Sprague Award.

• Vote on Affordable Housing Fund Subcommittee - Household Subsidy Program
• Housing Update and Affordable Homeownership Program Update from staff
• Affordable Living Policy Update
• Discussion of 2024 Housing Commission goals and presentation to Council
• Begin discussion of candidates for Steve Sprague Award

Aurora House Citizens' Advisory Committee

The Aurora House Citizens' Advisory Committee will meet to receive reports from the Group Home Manager and the Olom-Porzel College Scholarship Fund. The committee will also review scholarship fund balance reports.

• Group Home Manager's Report
• Olom-Porzel College Scholarship Fund Reports
• Scholarships Fund Balance Reports

City Employee Review Board

The City Employee Review Board is meeting to conduct a roll call and hold an open session. During this session, the board will review and vote on the 2023 Employee of the Year.

• Vote on 2023 Employee of the Year

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

This is a procedural meeting where the Mayor and City Council staff review the Council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas. No votes or public hearings are scheduled. The meeting is open to the public via Microsoft Teams.

• Discussion of Council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review a tourism website development and the 2023–2028 planning outlook. The body will also discuss business incubation and community appearance initiatives.

• EDA tourism website development presentation by Imagine
• Falls Church 5 Year Planning Outlook 2023–2028
• Business incubation strategic initiative
• Community appearance discussion including banners, murals, and street light pole flower baskets
• Updates on W&OD Wayfinding Signage, Parklets, and Virginia Village

Housing Commission

The Affordable Housing Fund Committee is meeting to review an overview of the fund, hear a presentation of an application, and vote on it. Public comments can be submitted until 7:30 pm on the meeting day. The meeting is in person with a virtual option.

• Vote on Affordable Housing Fund application
• Overview of the Affordable Housing Fund
• Public comments accepted until 7:30 pm

City Council Committee: Legislative

The Falls Church City Council Legislative Committee will discuss the status of HB54, a charter amendment bill, and receive updates on state legislation tracking. They will also review budget reports from the Virginia Senate and House committees, covering stormwater funding, WMATA, K-12 education, behavioral health, and police funding.

• HB54 Charter Amendment Status
• Legislation Tracking Update
• Stormwater funding including City-specific and SLAF-WQIF
• WMATA funding
• K-12, behavioral/mental health, and police funding

City Council Committee: Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee is meeting to discuss the City Council's 2024 priorities and review notes from a recent council retreat. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or public hearings listed.

• Discussion of City Council Priorities 2024
• Review of City Council Retreat Notes

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

This is a procedural meeting where the Mayor and City Council staff discuss the Council's schedule and upcoming meeting agendas. The meeting is open to the public and includes a closed session. No decisions or substantive items are on the agenda.

• Discuss Council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas
• Closed session with a quorum of City Council
• Public comments may be submitted to cityclerk@fallschurchva.gov

West Falls Community Development Authority

The authority will receive a briefing on the West Falls project construction status. Members will also consider Resolution 24-01 regarding the fiscal year 2025 budget and annual special assessments. Additionally, the body will review a resolution to allow remote participation by members.

• Briefing on West Falls project construction status
• Resolution 24-01 regarding FY2025 budget and annual special assessments
• Presentation by MuniCap Inc on special assessments
• Resolution to allow remote participation by Members

City Council Committee: Economic Development

The Economic Development Committee will meet to vote for a committee chair and receive an organizational overview. The body will also discuss updates on major development projects and EDA retreat information.

• Vote for Chair of Economic Development Committee
• City of Falls Church Economic Development Organizational Overview
• Update on major development projects
• EDA retreat information

Urban Forestry Commission

The commission will discuss the 2023 annual report and plan for 2024 priorities. Staff updates include information on the arborist budget and potential impacts of sanitary sewer capacity on park trees.

• 2023 UFC Annual Report
• 2024 Tree of the Year
• Arborist and Urban Forestry Budget updates
• Green Building Design Standards
• Sanitary Sewer Capacity impact on park trees

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially revise a draft Chain of Command Policy, which was previously approved in 2021. The board will also review draft meeting minutes from January 31, 2024, and library statistics.

• First reading of draft Chain of Command Policy revision
• Approved Chain of Command Policy from March 2021 for reference
• Draft meeting minutes from January 31, 2024
• Library statistics report

City Council Committee: Budget & Finance

The Falls Church City Council Budget & Finance Committee is meeting to review the FY2024 Second Quarter Report and discuss the Affordable Housing Fund Governance Policy, including the 2011 guidelines. The meeting is open to the public virtually and in person.

• FY2024 Second Quarter Report
• Affordable Housing Fund Governance Policy
• Affordable Housing Fund Guidelines 2011

Environmental Sustainability Council

The Environmental Sustainability Council will hear a 60-minute presentation on solid waste and review a draft annual report. Other items include a City Council retreat recap, student representative activity discussion, and a state legislative update.

• Solid Waste Presentation – Lonnie Marquetti (60 minutes)
• Present Draft Annual Report – Joseph Schiarizzi (10 minutes)
• City Council Retreat Recap – Debbie Hiscott (10 minutes)
• State Legislative Update – Mike Trauberman (20 minutes)
• Virginia Conservation Network Bill Tracker

Arts and Humanities Council of Falls Church

The Arts and Humanities Council will review presentations on public art in West Falls Church and the Tinner Hill Historic District. The body will also discuss proposed changes to the Arts & Humanities Grant Program and provide updates on Art Day and Art Walk planning.

• West Falls Church Public Art Presentation
• Tinner Hill Historic District Presentation
• Proposed changes to Arts & Humanities Grant Program
• City Council Retreat & Work Plan Report
• Art Day and Art Walk planning update

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

This is a procedural meeting where the Mayor and City Council staff will discuss the Council's schedule and upcoming meeting agendas. No votes or decisions are expected. The meeting is open to the public.

• Discuss Council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas

Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation

The Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation is reviewing updates for the Bicycle Master Plan and the Greening of Lincoln project. The committee will also receive reports from the Department of Public Works and the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission.

• Greening of Lincoln status update and concept plans
• Bicycle Master Plan update including a Virginia Tech student study
• DPW technical memo on W&OD Trail Crossings
• DPW Missing Links Program overview
• Draft 2024 CACT Annual Report to City Council

Solid Waste Management Plan Advisory Committee

The Solid Waste Management Plan Advisory Committee is meeting to review a draft presentation for the ESC. The body will also discuss member interest and dates for an ARC visit.

• Review of draft presentation for ESC
• Discussion of ARC visit dates and member interest
• Preparation to present final draft plan to ESC on 2/15/24
• Approval of minutes for February, March, May, June, July, August, September, and November

City Council Committee: Appointments

The City Council Appointments Committee is conducting interviews for new applicants, exit interviews for departing members, and reviewing requests for reappointments. These actions address current vacancies across several city boards and commissions.

• New applicant Robert Kravinsky for the Housing Commission
• New applicant David Beddoe for the Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Transportation
• Exit interview for Andrew Olesen, Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Transportation
• Exit interview for Ed Saltzberg, Economic Development Authority
• Reappointment requests for the Environmental Sustainability Council, Arts and Humanities Council, Human Services Advisory Council, and Historic Architectural Review Board

Housing Commission

The Falls Church Housing Commission will meet to receive updates on housing, the Affordable Homeownership Program, and VA Village. Staff will present an Affordable Housing Report and discuss the Affordable Housing Fund. The meeting includes public comments and approval of previous minutes.

• Housing update from staff Brenden Woodley and Kayleen Mark
• Affordable Homeownership Program update
• VA Village update
• Affordable Housing Report by staff Kayleen Mark
• Affordable Housing Fund discussion by staff Brenden Woodley

Human Services Advisory Council

The Falls Church Human Services Advisory Council is meeting in person with a virtual option to review Community Service Fund applications and make recommendations, and to receive a staff update on human services. Public comments may be submitted by email until February 1, 2024. The agenda is otherwise routine, covering minutes approval and standard items.

• Community Service Fund application review and recommendations
• Human Services Update by staff member Dana Jones
• Public comments accepted via email until 6:30 pm on February 1, 2024
• Meeting held at Laurel Room, 300 Park Avenue, Falls Church, VA

Electoral Board

The Falls Church Electoral Board will meet to appoint officers of election and discuss items from the Director of Elections. The agenda includes public comment and other routine business.

• Appoint officers of election
• Electoral Board/Director of Elections items

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board is meeting to review investment performance for the fourth quarter of 2023 across all plans. The board will consider actions regarding index fund changes, disability benefit reviews, and the OPEB implicit subsidy policy.

• Action on Basic, Police, and OPEB index funds analysis and recommended changes
• Annual re-evaluation of disability and pre-retirement death benefits
• Action on OPEB Implicit Subsidy Policy
• Annual review of Ethics with Conflict of Interest and Purchasing Policies
• Status update on Legal Services RFP and Securian contract termination

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

This is a procedural meeting where the mayor and city council staff discuss the council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas. The meeting is open to the public and includes a closed session. No specific decisions or notable items are listed.

• Discuss council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas
• Closed session planned (quorum of council will attend)
• Public comments may be submitted via email

Environmental Sustainability Council

The Education Task Group subcommittee of the Environmental Sustainability Council is meeting to plan the spring activity sheet for the EarthWatch program. The agenda includes only this planning item and standard procedural actions.

• Spring EarthWatch activity sheet planning

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review the status of the Virginia Village closing and the Tinner Hill Historic & Cultural District Amendment. The body will also discuss updates on commercial district amenities, tourism, and outdoor dining parklets.

• Status update of Virginia Village closing
• Tinner Hill Historic & Cultural District Amendment
• Washington and Old Dominion Trail wayfinding signage
• Parklets (outdoor dining areas) funded via Federal ARPA funds
• Yiftee ‘Little City Gift Card’ Program update

City Council

This is a procedural planning retreat, not a decision-making meeting. The City Council will discuss strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges, and define key focus areas and strategies for the city's future. No votes or binding actions are scheduled.

• Discussion of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges with Council and BAC members
• Defining outcomes for key focus areas such as efficient and effective governance
• Identifying strategies including fostering positive organizational culture and employee development

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet virtually to provide updates on several city initiatives. The body will discuss the Tinner Hill Historic & Cultural District and the Falls Church 75th Anniversary.

• Update on Tinner Hill Historic & Cultural District
• Update on Falls Church 75th Anniversary
• Introduction of new City Council Representative Marybeth Connelly

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

The Falls Church City Council is holding a virtual staff meeting to discuss the schedule and agendas for upcoming regular meetings. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; the session is primarily procedural.

• Discuss Council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas

Library Board of Trustees

The Falls Church Library Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss the FY2025 budget presentation and library statistics. The agenda includes reviewing draft minutes from the previous meeting and other documents. This is a regular business meeting with no specific action items listed.

• FY2025 Budget Presentation
• Library Statistics report
• Draft meeting minutes from December 13, 2023

Environmental Sustainability Council

The Energy Transition Subcommittee of the Environmental Sustainability Council is meeting to discuss energy savings at Cherry Hill Farmhouse and a community demonstration project. The agenda includes a facility tour, steps to complete an energy audit and improvements, and planning for documentation and video recording.

• Energy savings at Cherry Hill Farmhouse, 312 Park Ave
• Demonstration project for the community
• Tour facility (60 minutes)
• Discuss steps to complete audit and improvements
• Gameplan for documentation and video recording

Human Services Advisory Council

The Falls Church Human Services Advisory Council will meet in person with a virtual option to approve minutes, elect a chair and vice chair, hear Community Services Fund presentations, and receive updates on human services and seniors accessibility. Public comments may be submitted by email before the meeting.

• Annual elections for Chair and Vice Chair positions
• Community Services Fund presentations by Ripal Patel
• Affordable Living Policy update by HSAC representative Jeff Person
• Human Services update by Dana Jones
• Seniors Accessibility update by Jeff Person

City Council Committee: Legislative

The City Council Legislative Committee will meet on Thursday, January 25, at 8:00 AM in the Oak Room of City Hall. Agenda items include a call to order, roll call, discussion of VML Local Government Day, and a legislative tracking update.

• VML Local Government Day
• Legislative Tracking Update

City Council Committee: Government Operations

The Falls Church City Council Government Operations Committee will meet to select a chair, plan the upcoming City Council retreat, and discuss the committee's charter and annual schedule. The meeting is open to the public virtually and in person.

• Selection of committee chair
• Planning for City Council retreat
• Discussion of committee charter and annual schedule

Environmental Sustainability Council

The Environmental Sustainability Council will hold its annual business meeting, including electing officers, adopting rules of procedure, and setting goals for 2024. The council will also discuss input on the Bicycle Master Plan.

• Election of officers for the council
• Adoption of rules of procedure
• Goal setting for 2024
• Discussion of draft input on the Bicycle Master Plan

City Council Committee: Legislative

The Falls Church City Council Legislative Committee will meet to elect a chair, establish meeting dates for the year, and discuss tracking of legislation and engagement. The meeting is largely organizational.

Arts and Humanities Council of Falls Church

The Arts and Humanities Council is meeting to review updates on public art projects and plan for Art Day and Art Walk. The body will discuss a recommendation for Founders II public art and proposed changes to the Arts & Humanities Grant Program.

• Founders II Public Art Recommendation
• Proposed changes to Arts & Humanities Grant Program
• Art Day and Art Walk planning
• Public Art Projects update

Urban Forestry Commission

The Urban Forestry Commission will review staff updates regarding the arborist and urban forestry budget, as well as Tree City USA certification. The commission is also scheduled to discuss 2024 priorities and the election of new officers.

• Arborist and Urban Forestry Budget updates
• Review of HB 47 proposal regarding invasive plant species
• Review of SB316 regarding tree conservation
• Election of 2024 Officers
• Discussion of 2024 UFC Priorities

Public Utilities Commission

The Public Utilities Commission will review an update on the Capital Improvement Program and discuss the Flow Equalization project. The meeting also includes the receipt of public comments and approval of previous minutes.

• Capital Improvement Program Update
• Flow Equalization project discussion

City Council: Council Agenda Meeting with Staff

This is a procedural meeting where the Mayor and City Council staff will discuss the council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas. No votes or decisions are expected; the agenda consists only of roll call, electronic participation motions, and adjournment.

• Discussion of council schedule and upcoming meeting agendas

Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation

The Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation will discuss updates to the Bicycle Master Plan and DPW projects. The committee is scheduled to vote on the prioritization of the Noland Street case based on staff recommendations and traffic data.

• Vote on Noland Street Case Prioritization
• Bicycle Master Plan Update
• W&OD Trail Crossings Update
• Review of Draft 2024 CACT Annual Report to City Council
• Discussion of Oak Street Elementary School Zone concerns

Solid Waste Management Plan Advisory Committee

The January 10, 2024, meeting was cancelled due to a lack of a quorum. No decisions were made.

City Council Committee: Appointments

The Appointments Committee will conduct interviews for new applicants and reappointments to several local bodies. The meeting includes reviews for the Economic Development Authority, Environmental Sustainability Council, and others.

• New applicant Rachelle Dove for Economic Development Authority
• New applicant David Stile for Environmental Sustainability Council
• New applicants Sarah Coughter and Marsha Hertzberg for Community Services Board
• Reappointment request for Jessica Hegenbart to Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Transportation
• New applicant Pirouz Khanmalek for Architectural Advisory Board

Housing Commission

The Housing Commission will discuss updates on housing, the Affordable Homeownership Program, and the VA Village initiative. The Affordable Housing Fund Workgroup will also report, and the commission will review its goals for the year ahead.

• Housing update from staff
• Affordable Homeownership Program update
• VA Village update
• Affordable Housing Fund Workgroup report from Vice Chair Jordan Hicks
• Housing Commission Goals Review/Lookahead

Electoral Board

The Falls Church Electoral Board is meeting to discuss plans for the upcoming March 5 dual presidential primary election, along with other election-related items. The agenda includes public comment, approval of minutes, and items from the Director of Elections. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Plan for March 5 Dual Presidential Primary Election
• Public comment period
• Approval of minutes
• Electoral Board/Director of Elections items

Electoral Board

The Falls Church Electoral Board will discuss plans for the March 5 dual presidential primary election. The meeting includes public comment, approval of minutes, and other administrative items.

• Plan for March 5 dual presidential primary election
• Public comment period
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will elect its officers and receive status updates on several city projects. The body will discuss the Virginia Village closing and various 2023 work plan items.

• Election of EDA Officers
• Status update of Virginia Village closing
• Updates on Parklets via Federal ARPA funds
• Washington and Old Dominion Trail wayfinding signage
• Yiftee ‘Little City Gift Card’ Program update

Aurora House Citizens' Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to receive the Group Home Manager's report and updates on the Olom-Porzel College Scholarship Fund. The body will also review scholarship fund balance reports.

• Group Home Manager's Report
• Olom-Porzel College Scholarship Fund Reports
• Scholarships Fund Balance Reports