Posted on: May 22, 2017

May 22, 2017 Regular Meeting

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• Legislative Update (report of action taken)

There were a number of proclamations given at this meeting:

• Operation Earth Watch Student Recognition
• Appointment and Recognition of Student ...

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Posted on: April 24, 2017

April 24, 2017 Regular Meeting

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• Agenda with Meeting Materials
• Legislative Update (report of action taken)

Fiscal Year 2018 Budget and Capital Improvements Program Adoption

The City Council held a public hearing on the proposed FY2018 Budget and C...

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Posted on: April 17, 2017

April 17, 2017 Work Session

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This was the final budget mark-up session. The original proposed Fiscal Year 2018 (FY18) budget called for a 1 cent increase in the real estate tax to cover the schools’ increased budget r...

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Posted on: April 10, 2017

April 10, 2017 Regular Meeting

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• Legislative Update (report of action taken)

2016 Employee of the Year

Public Works Crew Leader Joe Dowling has been named the 2016 City of Falls Church Employee of the Year. The citize...

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Posted on: April 6, 2017

April 3, 2017 Work Session

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Broad & Washington Project DiscussionInsight Property Group presented on their proposed mixed-use development on the corner of East Broad Street and North Washington Street.  This is th...

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Posted on: March 27, 2017

March 27, 2017 Regular Meeting

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• Agenda with Meeting Materials
• Legislative Update (report of action taken)

Fiscal Year 2018 Budget and Capital Improvements Program Discussion

The City Council discussed the proposed FY2018 Budget and CIP. All budge...

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Posted on: March 20, 2017

March 20, 2017 Work Session

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Proposed FY2018 Budget and Capital Improvements Program (CIP)The City Manager and Acting Chief Financial Officer fielded questions from the City Council on the proposed budget and CIP.

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Posted on: March 13, 2017

March 13, 2017 Regular Meeting

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• Legislative Update (report of action taken)

Fiscal Year 2018 Budget and Capital Improvements Program ProposalThe City Manager and Chair of the School Board presented the proposed FY20...Read on...

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Posted on: November 29, 2016

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Posted on: November 28, 2016

November 28 Regular Meeting

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• Legislative Update (report of action taken)

  Budget AmendmentThe City Council passed an ordinance to amend the budget. Each year, the City typically adopts a budget amendment in the fall to ref...

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Posted on: November 21, 2016

November 21 Work Session

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The City Council and School Board discussed the campus renovation project. A representative from Link Strategic Partners presented an agenda of:

• Overview of Working Group
• Questions on Capacity & E...

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Posted on: October 24, 2016

October 24 Regular Meeting

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• Legislative Update (report of action taken)

  This was a full meeting! Three notes:

  1. This digest is not a full record of the meeting. Please review the video and meeting materials linked above.
  2. On...

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Posted on: October 17, 2016

October 17 Work Session

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  The Human Services Advisory Council gave a presentation about the Community Services Fund. One items they talked about was the over $83,000 in grant funding that is recommended for Fiscal Year 2...

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Posted on: October 11, 2016

October 11 Regular Meeting

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  The City Council granted first reading to an ordinance amendment that redefines what buildings are qualified for tax abatement. The second reading and ...

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Posted on: October 3, 2016

October 3 Work Session

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  At this meeting, Link Strategic Partners made a presentation. LSP is a strategic communications firm, and they were brought on to figure out how to find common themes and move the project forwar...

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Posted on: September 26, 2016

September 26 Regular Meeting

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  City Council unanimously passed a resolution to endorse two applications for Smart Scale transportation funds. The first application includes funding f...

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Posted on: September 19, 2016

September 19 Work Session

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  At this Work Session the City Council discussed a possible ordinance amendment regarding redefining buildings that qualify for tax abatement, scope of eligible building improvements, duration an...

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Posted on: September 12, 2016

September 12 Regular Meeting

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• Legislative Update (report of action taken)

  At this relatively short meeting, the Council heard Delegate Marcus Simon recognize Kieran Sharpe for his years of service to the School Board; congrat...

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Posted on: September 6, 2016

September 6 Work Session

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  At this Work Session the City Council discussed ideas for helping displaced businesses with the Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber created a resource guide to help these businesses negotiate lease...

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Posted on: August 8, 2016

August 8 Regular Meeting

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• Legislative Update (report of action taken)

  At this Work Session the City Council adopted two ordinances. One ordinance creates additional fees for delinquent taxes and increased fees for bad ch...

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Posted on: July 25, 2016

July 25 Regular Meeting

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• Legislative Update (report of action taken)

The City Council approved an ordinance to authorize bonds for the Library renovation and expansion. The Circuit Court will now dec...Read on...

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Posted on: July 11, 2016

July 11 Regular Meeting

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• Legislative Update (report of action taken)

At this meeting, the City Manager gave an update on the potential referendum for the Library expansion and renovation. There will ...Read on...

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Posted on: June 27, 2016

June 27 Regular Meeting

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This was a full meeting that included Council adopting an ordinance amendment to "Private Schools, Special Schools and Home C...Read on...

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Posted on: June 20, 2016

June 20 Work Session

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  At this Work Session the City Council discussed the possible referendum for the bond for the library renovation/expansion project. The Council will hear a first reading on June 27, and a second ...

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Posted on: June 13, 2016

June 13 Regular Meeting

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• Legislative Update (report of action taken)

This was a full meeting that included the following:

The Council adopted two ordinances: designation of specimen trees and incr...Read on...

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Posted on: June 6, 2016

June 6 Work Session

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  The Recreation and Parks Advisory Board discussed their goals and action items with City Council.

  The Council discussed with staff 604 S. Oak Street, also known as the Fellows Property. Staf...

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Posted on: June 2, 2016

June 2 Joint Work Session with School Board

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  The City Council and the School Board discussed the Campus Redevelopment Project, and whether the City should proceed with the second phase of the Request for Detailed Proposals (RFDP) or "...

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Posted on: May 23, 2016

May 23 Regular Meeting

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• Legislative Update (report of action taken)

A highlight of the meeting was that City Council heard a first reading on the proposed increase in certain permit fees. Permit and...Read on...

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Posted on: May 16, 2016

May 16 Work Session

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  The City Council discussed the possibility of designating six new specimen trees based on a recommendation by the Tree Commission. Specimen Trees receive additional protection during development...

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Posted on: May 9, 2016

May 9 Regular Meeting

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• Legislative Update (report of action taken)

One highlight of the meeting was Council passing a resolution that creates a Streetscape Task Force. The scope of work includes revi...Read on...

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Posted on: April 25, 2016

April 25 Regular Meeting

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• Legislative Update (report of action taken)

Highlights of this meeting include the passage of the Fiscal Year 2017 budget and Capital Improvements Program. This news release...Read on...

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Posted on: April 18, 2016

April 18 Work Session

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The City Council discussed the proposed Fiscal Year 2017 budget and the possible creation of a Streetscape Task Force. The task force would be responsible for reviewing and ...Read on...

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Posted on: April 11, 2016

April 11 Regular Meeting

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• Legislative Update (report of action taken)

The City Council celebrated the 2015 Employee of the Year, Jennifer "Missy" Elliott, a detective in the Police Departm...Read on...

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Posted on: April 4, 2016

April 4 Work Session

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The Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation (CACT) presented their annual report. The group presented three ...Read on...

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Posted on: March 28, 2016

March 28 Regular Meeting

The Regular Meeting video is available with skip-ahead agenda and meeting materials at the link. The Legislative Update is now posted.

In brief, the budget highlights were the City Council agreed to schedule public hearings on April 11 and April 25, 20...Read on...

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Posted on: March 21, 2016

March 21 Work Session

The Work Session (video), included four key discussions:

TRADITION PLACE CONCEPT PLAN
Discussion of a proposed private development plan for a mixed-use building with 34% commercial use and 66% residential use. That proposal includes ground floor retai...Read on...

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Posted on: March 14, 2016

March 14 Regular Meeting

The Regular Meeting (video), included the City Council honoring retiring Judge Wiggins and proclaiming March 19 as Earth Hour in the City.

The meeting also served as an official public hearing on the proposal to construct a group home for persons with...Read on...

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Posted on: March 7, 2016

March 7 Work Session

At the Work Session (video), Council received presentations on several new and proposed projects and programs.

Staff from the Economic Development Office (video, materials) unveiled a new website to market the City to new businesses: choosefallschurch...Read on...

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Posted on: February 22, 2016

February 22 Regular Meeting

The Regular Meeting (video, legislative update) included annual reports by the Tree Commission (video, webpage) and the Environmental Services Council (video, webpage).The winner of the first annual Vehicle Decal Design Contest was announced: congratulati...Read on...

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Posted on: February 20, 2016

February 20 Retreat: Two Year Work Plan

The entire City Council and staff met for a retreat to update the two-year Work Plan. The Work Plan is a document that lists project priorities. Members from some of the City's Boards and Commissions were on hand for a portion of the meeting to discuss pr...Read on...

City Council Meeting Digest

Posted on: February 11, 2016

February 8 Regular Meeting

The Regular Meeting (video) included Annual Reports from the Library Board of Trustees (video) and Planning Commission (video). Staff from the Planning Department presented the West Broad Street Small Area Plan (webpage and video), which is a conceptual f...Read on...

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Posted on: February 1, 2016

February 1 Work Session

The work session video can be viewed on YouTube and the meeting materials here.

The City's Finance Department and a representative from BrownEdwards (certified public accountants) presented the Fiscal Year 2015 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (C...Read on...

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Posted on: January 25, 2016

Canceled: January 25 Regular Meeting

The January 25 regular meeting was canceled due to a blizzard.

City Council Meeting Digest

Posted on: January 19, 2016

January 19 Work Session

Due to a technical error, video is not available for this meeting. The Council reviewed their Work Plan, which includes accomplishments from previous two years and making a plan for the upcoming year. The Council also reviewed which members will serve on ...Read on...

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Posted on: January 11, 2016

January 11 Regular Meeting

Highlights of the Regular Meeting included the annual report from the Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation (CACT). The Council also passed 6-0 (one abstention) the proposed Mason Row private development project. The full Legislative Update is now...Read on...

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Posted on: January 4, 2016

January 4 Organizational Meeting and Work Session

At the Organizational Meeting, the City Council members unanimously elected David Tarter as Mayor and Marybeth Connelly as Vice Mayor. At the Work Session, Council discussed the proposed Mason Row private development project, including revised Voluntary C...Read on...

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Posted on: December 14, 2015

December 14 Regular Meeting

Highlights of the Regular Meeting included the Oath of Office for new Council Member Letty Hardi and returning Council Members Phil Duncan and P. David Tarter. Outgoing Council Member Nader Baroukh was honored for his many years of service. Council voted ...Read on...

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Posted on: September 10, 2015

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Posted on: September 10, 2015

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Posted on: November 24, 2015

November 23 Regular Meeting and Work Session

Highlights of the Regular Meeting include Council issuing proclamations to honor the life of longtime Falls Church resident, Richard Allen, and to recognize the Refugee Blanket and Children’s Coat Collection Drive. State Delegate Marcus B. Simon was prese...Read on...

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Posted on: November 19, 2015

November 16 Work Session

Highlights of the Work Session include a closed joint session with the School Board about the proposed Campus Redevelopment project. Staff gave a presentation on the City's proposed Legislative Program for the Virginia General Assembly, which includes ite...Read on...

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Posted on: November 12, 2015

November 9 Regular Meeting and Work Session

Highlights of the Regular Meeting include Council tabling an update to the Zoning Ordinance regarding parking regulations for mixed-use buildings (and more). Council granted a first reading to another update to the Zoning Ordinance regarding special use p...Read on...

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Posted on: October 27, 2015

October 26 Regular Meeting

At the Regular Meeting, Council heard a second reading for the proposed budget amendment that includes funds for implementing small projects of the Bicycle Master Plan, a new Transportation Planner and new Environmental Program Coordinator, using state gr...Read on...

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Posted on: October 23, 2015

October 19 Work Session

Check out the video from Monday’s City Council Work Session.

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Posted on: October 13, 2015

October 13 Regular Meeting

At the Regular Meeting, Council heard a first reading for the proposed budget amendment that includes funds for implementing small projects of the Bicycle Master Plan, a new Transportation Planner and new Environmental Program Coordinator, using state gra...Read on...

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Posted on: October 5, 2015

October 5 Work Session

The Work Session started with a walking tour of the West Broad Street Small Area Plan. At the meeting, the Council discussed the Fiscal Year 2016 budget amendment, which is due for first reading at the October 13 Regular Meeting.Read on...

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Posted on: October 1, 2015

September 28 Regular Meeting

At the Regular Meeting, City Council heard a presentation from the Virginia Department of Transportation on the Transform I-66 Project. Council authorized projects under VDOT's revenue sharing program and authorized architectural services for City Hall an...Read on...

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Posted on: September 17, 2015

September 21 Regular Meeting and Work Session

On September 21, there was a Regular Meeting (rescheduled from September 14 to accommodate Rosh Hashanah) followed by a Work Session. At the Regular Meeting, City Council authorized an amendment to the human services agreement with Fairfax County. (Legisl...Read on...

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Posted on: September 10, 2015

September 8 Work Session

At the September 8 Work Session, the City Council referred the Mason Row proposed development project to Boards and Commissions for review; asked the Planning Commission to recommend changes to parking regulations and allowable uses in commercial zones; a...Read on...

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Posted on: July 7, 2016

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Posted on: August 31, 2017

Video Presentation Posted from High School Referendum Info Session

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NEW -- Info Session: Sunday, September 10 at 4 p.m. at George Mason High School's Auditorium

• PowerPoint Presentation (28 slides)
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NEW -- Alvarez & Marsal Strategic Marketing ...

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Posted on: September 1, 2017

Falls Church History Panels

A portion of the S. Washington St. Transit Plaza will include eight large, glass panels which will illustrate the history of Falls Church. These panels will tell the story of our community from the late 1600s to today with a transportation theme running t...

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Posted on: September 18, 2017

2017-2018 Vehicle Decal

The City's Treasurer's Office has mailed out the 2017-2018 vehicle decal along with this year's personal property tax bills.All cars, trucks, and motorcycles normally garaged within the City of Falls Church must be registered and clearly display a 2017 - ...

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Posted on: December 12, 2016

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Posted on: September 20, 2017

"RESCHEDULED" Library Board of Trustees Meeting September 27, 2017 @ 7:00 PM

The MRSPL Board of Trustees meeting has been rescheduled from September 20, 2017 to September 27, 2017 at 7:00 pm at the Library Conference room

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Posted on: September 12, 2017

October 4: Essential Oils Winter Prep

Learn how essential oils can help your well being as we enter the fall and winter seasons. Free program lead by Megan Koppel. Registration required. Learn more...

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Posted on: August 3, 2017

Overdrive Help Tips for Users Experiencing Logon Issues

We continue to receive reports that many of our Overdrive users are having difficulty logging into their accounts. We are working with Overdrive and our catalog vendor to resolve the issue. Overdrive has recommended some steps users can take.

REMINDER: 

On June 21/22, we switched to a new general catalog system, which uses as your default password (unless you have since changed it) the 10-digit phone number we have on file in your account. This is also the password Overdrive u...

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