Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Meeting, Tuesday, September 9, 2025

What was decided · How each member voted

• 2. Proclamation Designating September 8 – 12, 2025, as “disability Voting Rights Week” in Fairfax County Supervisor Walkinshaw moved approval of the Proclamation designating September 8–12, 2025, as "Disability Voting Rights Week" in Fairfax County. Chairman McKay and Supervisor Palchik jointly seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 3. Resolution of Recognition Presented to Elaine Miletta (10 a.m.) Chairman McKay relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Smith and moved approval of the Resolution of Recognition presented to Elaine Miletta for her five decades of dedicated service and contributions to animal welfare. Vice-Chairman Smith seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 4. Proclamation Designating September 2025 as “suicide Awareness Month” in Fairfax County Supervisor Smith moved approval of the Proclamation designating September 2025 as "Suicide Awareness Month" in Fairfax County. Chairman McKay and Supervisor Palchik jointly seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 5. Proclamation Designating September 2025 as “sickle Cell Awareness Month” in Fairfax County Chairman McKay relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Smith and moved approval of the Proclamation designating September 2025 as "Sickle Cell Awareness Month" in Fairfax County. Vice-Chairman Smith and Supervisor Palchik jointly seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 6. Proclamation Designating September 2025 as “hunger Action Month” in Fairfax County Chairman McKay relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Smith and moved approval of the Proclamation designating September 2025 as "Hunger Action Month" in Fairfax County. Vice-Chairman Smith and Supervisor Alcorn jointly seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 15. Letter to Transportation Secretary and Acting Nasa Administrator Sean Duffy Regarding Space Shuttle Discovery Relocation Therefore, Chairman McKay moved that the Board approve the letter attached to his Board Matter to Secretary Sean Duffy, urging him to carefully consider the legal, logistical, financial, and preservation challenges involved in relocating the Space Shuttle Discovery, and to support keeping it at the Udvar-Hazy Center in the County. Vice-Chairman Smith and Supervisor Bierman jointly seconded the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 16. Proclamation Request for the Fairfax County’s 1975 Comprehensive Plan Therefore, jointly with Vice-Chairman Smith, Chairman McKay moved that the Board direct staff to prepare a Proclamation in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the 1975 Countywide Comprehensive Plan, to be presented to past and present Planning Commissioners and the Department of Planning and Development staff, to be presented at the November 18, 2025, Board Meeting. The motion was multiply seconded. Following discussion regarding including task force chairs and all who were involved with the document, the question was called on the motion and it carried by unanimous vote. · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 18. Housing Initiatives to Increase Production and Sustain the County’s Economic Advantage As such, Chairman McKay moved that the Board direct the County Executive to provide a road map to address the requested information wholistically no later than Spring of 2026 at a Land Use Policy Committee meeting since many of these items are land use related, including how they may fit into the update of the Housing element of the Comprehensive Plan Policy Plan expected in 2026. Other topics may need to come back to the Housing Committee or other Board committees, as determined by staff, the Chairman’s office, and specific committee chairs. Vice-Chairman Smith seconded the motion. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding: • Partnering with the faith-based communities • Streamlining the … (full text in the official record) · Carried by unanimous vote Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 22. Comment to U.s. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to Uphold the Endangerment Finding Regarding Greenhouse Gas Emissions Therefore, jointly with Chairman McKay, Supervisor Walkinshaw moved that the Board authorize the County Executive and legislative staff to prepare and submit comments on behalf of the County, under the Chairman’s signature, to the U. S. EPA opposing the rescission of the Endangerment Finding. These comments should be based on facts specific to the County region, such as the documented increase in severe weather and related property damage incurred over the past several decades, and the documented improvement in regional air quality from improved vehicle emissions. These comments should be submitted by staff to the U. S. EPA prior to the end of the public comment period on September 22, … (full text in the official record) · Carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Herrity being out of the room Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 29. William H. Randall Estates Historic District Nomination Consent to File Therefore, jointly with Chairman McKay, Supervisor Storck moved that the Board support the nomination of the William H. Randall Estates Historic District for listing on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places and send the letter of support, attached to his Board Matter, to the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Chairman McKay seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Bierman being out of the room. · Carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Bierman being out of the room Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 37. Administrative Items Supervisor Smith moved approval of the Administrative Items. The motion was multiply seconded and carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Alcorn, Supervisor Bierman, Supervisor Herrity, Supervisor Jimenez, Supervisor Lusk, Supervisor Palchik, Supervisor Smith, Supervisor Storck, and Chairman McKay voting “AYE,” Supervisor Walkinshaw being out of the room. · Carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Alcorn, Supervisor Bierman, Supervisor Herrity, Supervisor Jimenez, Supervisor Lusk, Supervisor Palchik, Supervisor Smith, Supervisor Storck, and Chairman McKay voting “AYE,” Supervisor Walkinshaw being out of the room Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 38. A-1 – Approval of the Washington Transnational Organized Crime East Hemisphere and Major Theft Task Force (TOCMTTF) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (F Supervisor Lusk moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and authorize the Chief of Police to sign the MOU between the FBI and the FCPD. Chairman McKay seconded the motion. Following a brief discussion regarding this item being in accordance with the Trust Policy, the question was called on the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Walkinshaw being out of the room. · Carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Walkinshaw being out of the room Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 40. A-3 – Approval of Proposed Revisions to the Fairfax County Relocation Guidelines Supervisor Palchik moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of staff and approve the proposed Fairfax County Relocation Guidelines. Chairman McKay seconded the motion. Discussion ensued, with input from Thomas Fleetwood, Director, Department of Housing and Community Development, regarding: • Collaborative process with community and stakeholders • Cost impact to developers • Clarification that the guidelines are only recommendations, not requirements The question was called on the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Walkinshaw being out of the room. · Carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Walkinshaw being out of the room Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 43. Certification by Board Members Regarding Items Discussed in Closed Session Supervisor Smith moved that the Board certify that, to the best of its knowledge, only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements by virtue of Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711 and only such public business matters as were identified in the motion by which closed session was convened were heard, discussed, or considered by the Board during the closed session. Chairman McKay seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Alcorn, Supervisor Bierman, Supervisor Herrity, Supervisor Jimenez, Supervisor Lusk, Supervisor Palchik, Supervisor Smith, Supervisor Storck, and Chairman McKay voting “AYE,” Supervisor Walkinshaw being out of the room. · Carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Alcorn, Supervisor Bierman, Supervisor Herrity, Supervisor Jimenez, Supervisor Lusk, Supervisor Palchik, Supervisor Smith, Supervisor Storck, and Chairman McKay voting “AYE,” Supervisor Walkinshaw being out of the room Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 44. Denial of Settlement Demand of the Personal Representative of Timothy Johnson Supervisor Lusk moved that the Board deny the settlement demand of the Personal Representative of the Estate of Timothy Johnson according to the terms and conditions outlined by the County Attorney in Closed Session. Chairman McKay seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Walkinshaw being out of the room. · Carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Walkinshaw being out of the room Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 46. 3:30 P.m. – Public Hearing on Proposed Plan Amendment Sspa 2023-III-2BR (A&A Contracting) (SULLY District) Supervisor Smith moved that the Board adopt the Planning Commission recommendation for Plan Amendment Application SSPA 2023-III-2BR, as found in the Board Item. Chairman McKay and Supervisor Palchik jointly seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Walkinshaw being out of the room. · Carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Walkinshaw being out of the room Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 46. 3:30 P.m. – Public Hearing on Proposed Plan Amendment Sspa 2023-III-2BR (A&A Contracting) (SULLY District) Supervisor Smith moved that the Board: • Approve Rezoning Application RZ 2020-SU-005, subject to the proffers dated August 22, 2025 • Approve a modification of subsection 5108.5 of the Zoning Ordinance requiring transitional screening and barriers on the eastern property boundary in favor of the existing landscaping Supervisor Palchik seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Alcorn, Supervisor Bierman, Supervisor Herrity, Supervisor Jimenez, Supervisor Lusk, Supervisor Palchik, Supervisor Smith, Supervisor Storck, and Chairman McKay voting “AYE,” Supervisor Walkinshaw being out of the room. · Carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Alcorn, Supervisor Bierman, Supervisor Herrity, Supervisor Jimenez, Supervisor Lusk, Supervisor Palchik, Supervisor Smith, Supervisor Storck, and Chairman McKay voting “AYE,” Supervisor Walkinshaw being out of the room Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 48. 4 P.m. – Public Hearing on Ar 92-V-001-03 (BELMONT Bay Farms Forestal District Renewal) to Permit Renewal of a Previously Approved Agricultural and Forestal District, Located on Approximately 289. Supervisor Storck moved that the Board approve Agricultural Application AR 92- V-001-03 and amend Appendix E of the County Code to renew the Belmont Bay Farms Statewide Agricultural and Forestal District, subject to the Ordinance Provisions dated July 2, 2025. The motion was multiply seconded and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Alcorn, Supervisor Bierman, Supervisor Herrity, Supervisor Jimenez, Supervisor Lusk, Supervisor Palchik, Supervisor Smith, Supervisor Storck, and Chairman McKay voting “AYE,” Supervisor Walkinshaw being out of the room. · Carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Alcorn, Supervisor Bierman, Supervisor Herrity, Supervisor Jimenez, Supervisor Lusk, Supervisor Palchik, Supervisor Smith, Supervisor Storck, and Chairman McKay voting “AYE,” Supervisor Walkinshaw being out of the room Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)
• 49. 4 P.m. – Public Hearing on Afr 2009-SP-002-02 (CRAWFORD Local Agricultural and Forestal District Renewal) to Permit Renewal of a Previously Approved Agricultural and Forestal District, Located on Supervisor Herrity moved that the Board approve Agricultural Renewal Application AFR 2009-SP-002-02 and amend Appendix F of the County Code to renew the Crawford Local Agricultural and Forestal District, subject to the Ordinance Provisions dated July 9, 2025. The motion was multiply seconded and it carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Alcorn, Supervisor Bierman, Supervisor Herrity, Supervisor Jimenez, Supervisor Lusk, Supervisor Palchik, Supervisor Smith, Supervisor Storck, and Chairman McKay voting “AYE,” Supervisor Walkinshaw being out of the room. · Carried by a vote of nine, Supervisor Alcorn, Supervisor Bierman, Supervisor Herrity, Supervisor Jimenez, Supervisor Lusk, Supervisor Palchik, Supervisor Smith, Supervisor Storck, and Chairman McKay voting “AYE,” Supervisor Walkinshaw being out of the room Clerk's Board Summary (Fairfax County)

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